DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you’ll be tweeting about tonight and talking about tomorrow.
Women’s Six Nations Ireland v England (RTE 2, 7.50pm)
It’s the BIG one. The Grand Slam is on the line in Donnybrook, and a menacing England are in town looking for a clean sweep as well. Presented by Joanne Cantwell, with commentary by Ryle Nugent and Fiona Coghlan, and analysis from Donal Lenihan and Fiona Steed. Kick off is at 8pm, and COYGIG.
The Late Late Show (RTÉ 1, 9.35pm)
Earlier this year broadcaster Maura Derrane, soccer pundit Eamon Dunphy, comedian Jason Byrne and politician Michael Healy-Rae agreed to have their DNA tested to determine their ancestry. This edition sees host Ryan Tubridy invite ancestry.ie’s Mike Mulligan to share the results with them. Plus, Paul McGrath assesses the Republic of Ireland’s chances in the upcoming World Cup Qualifier against Wales.
PS I Love You (TV3, 9pm)
If you want to have the truly quintessential American Patty’s Day feeling, tune into this romantic drama based on Cecelia Ahern’s novel, starring Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler and Lisa Kudrow. Boyo.
Everyone’s talking about… Jamie Dornan explaining all the Irish phrases we have to say we’re drunk on Jimmy Kimmel
And he had 41 of them specially for Paddy’s Day:
That’s comprehensive.
Or flick over for…
- St Patrick’s Festival Parade (RTÉ One, 12.15pm) Des Cahill and Blathnaid Ni’Chofaigh present live coverage of the Paddy’s Day event from O’Connell Bridge.
- Wild Ireland: The Edge of the World (BBC Two, 9pm) Natural history cinematographer Colin Stafford-Johnson begins a journey along Ireland’s Atlantic coast. Part one of two.
- Reeling in the Years (BBC One, 7pm) 2003. Because, why not?
- Live Six Nations Under-20s (RTÉ 2, 5.30pm) Ireland v England (Kick-off 5.45pm). Coverage of the match from the fifth and final round of the Six Nations, which takes place at Donnybrook.
