DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you’ll be tweeting about tonight and talking about tomorrow.
Live International Rugby Union: Ireland vs New Zealand (RTÉ 2, kick-off 5.30pm)
The rematch. When are sequels ever as good as the first film? Irish fans will be hoping this one lives up to the billing laid down by the team’s win against New Zealand two weeks ago in Chicago. Everyone will be on the edge of their seats for this one.
The Irish Book Awards 2016 (RTÉ One, 11.15pm)
Coverage of the 11th annual Irish Book Awards, which took place at a gala ceremony on Wednesday, November 16th, attended by authors, publishers and a selection of special guests. Some high quality Irish books took home the gongs.
The Rubberbandits Guide to the Internet (RTÉ 2, 9.45pm)
Another chance to see Blindboy Boatclub and Mr Chrome give their unique take on the internet. Fresh from nailing it on the Late Late last night, the second episode of their new series delves into the deepest darkest corners of the internet, all in the Bandits’ familiar style.
Everybody’s talking about: last night’s Late Late
And Blindboy Boatclub’s no-nonsense approach to some serious topics.
Apart from that, the 6th class students of Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada were on to perform their Haka as Gaeilge ahead of the match:
Or flick over for…
- The Ray D’Arcy Show (RTÉ One, 9.50pm) For your Saturday night in.
- A Good Day to Die Hard (Channel 4, 9pm) John McClane, miraculously still alive, fights the power.
- U2: Innocence and Experience Live in Paris (RTÉ 2, 10.15pm) he film combines footage from several of these concerts around Paris.
- Tommy Tiernan: Stray Sod (TV3, 10.55pm) A stand-up show filmed live at the Glebe Gardens Ampitheatre in Baltimore, Co Cork.
- Hercules (RTÉ 2, 8pm) The premiere of the action adventure starring The Rock.
