DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you’ll be tweeting about tonight and talking about tomorrow.
The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl (BBC 2, 8pm)
If you grew up devouring Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, then you’re bound to love this documentary. The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl tells the story of Dahl’s remarkable life as a fighter pilot, spy and beloved children’s author.
Mrs Brown’s Boys Live (RTÉ One, 9.45pm)
In a rather daring move, Brendan O’Carroll and co. are broadcasting a live episode of the popular sitcom. Will there be cursing? Will anyone snot themselves? Tune in to find out.
Saturday Night with Miriam (RTÉ One, 10.20pm)
Tonight Miriam is joined by retired rugby player Luke Fitzgerald, model Roz Purcell and former Fianna Fáil TD Mary O’Rourke.
Everyone’s talking about… Unsolved: The Boy Who Disappeared
Already being described as the BBC’s answer to Making a Murderer and Serial, Unsolved: The Boy Who Disappeared follows two journalists, Alys Harte (who incidentally hails from Donegal) and Bronagh Munro, as they investigate the disappearance of Damien Nettles on the Isle of Wight twenty years on.
The Guardian has already said it makes for “compelling viewing”. It debuts online on BBC Three on Monday.
Or flick over for…
- Alan Carr’s Grease Night (Channel 4, 8pm) A live extravaganza devoted to Grease featuring songs, special guests and leather jackets.
- Ordinary Decent Criminal (TV3, 10pm) Irish crime comedy starring Kevin Spacey.
- Keith Richards: The Origin of the Species (BBC 2, 10pm) Documentary about the legendary Rolling Stones guitarist.
- Something’s Gotta Give (TG4, 10.45pm) For all of us who aspire to Nancy Meyers kitchens <3
