DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you’ll be tweeting about tonight and talking about tomorrow.
Redwater (RTÉ One, 9.30pm)
We’re already into the fifth episode of this EastEnders spin-off – and things are picking up. Tonight, Bernie still suspects that Lance’s death was not a heart attack – but who would want to kill him? LOADS of people, it’s Redwater! Meanwhile, the christening brings up painful memories for Eileen, although the atmosphere is soured by a heated exchange between Dermott and Peter.
Poldark (BBC One, 9pm)
It’s back for another series! No word whether Aidan Turner will be running through fields with his top off yet (a subject the Irish man is sick of talking about). In terms of what to expect tonight: the year is 1794, and Ross Poldark throws himself into the business of repairing Nampara, and rebuilding his relationship with Demelza. However, Elizabeth’s pregnancy continues to cast a shadow over the pair’s marriage. Poldark, we’ve missed you.
World Cup 2018 Qualifier: Republic of Ireland v Austria (RTÉ 2, 4pm – kick-off 5pm)
H’on. Ireland. Coverage of the Group D encounter at the Aviva Stadium, as Martin O’Neill’s men look to continue their strong start to the campaign. Darragh Maloney presents, with analysis from Dietmar Hamann, Eamon Dunphy and Liam Brady, commentary by George Hamilton and Jim Beglin, and reports from Tony O’Donoghue.
Everybody’s talking about… Ice Cube confronting Bill Maher about his use of the n-word
A week after a controversy blew up about late night comedian Bill Maher using the n-word on his show, he hosted an episode of Real Time focussing on the issue of race.
And Ice Cube’s monologue telling him exactly why he was so wrong to do it is everywhere this weekend:
Or flick over for…
- The Handmaid’s Tale (Channel 4, 9pm) The third episode of the intensely dark drama, starring Elisabeth Moss.
- Dragons’ Den (BBC Two, 7pm) More doomed pitches and enjoyable successes to feast on.
- Paul Hollywood’s Big Continental Road Trip (BBC Two, 9pm) The Bake Off judge concludes his trip in France.
- The Sunday Game (RTÉ 2, 9pm) All the action from a big weekend in the hurling and football championships.
