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Planning a night on the couch? Here are today’s top TV and streaming picks: Scéalta ár Stampaí TG4, 8pm The final episode sees activist Maureen O’Sullivan, actor Bríd Ní Neachtain, Marianne Kennedy and artist Martin De Porres Wright discuss how drama is depicted on stamps with actor and writer Roxanna Nic Liam. Ambulance BBC One, 9pm The last in the series follows crewmates Ellis and Jade as they attend a regular caller with cardiac issues, made worse by her inability to afford to feed herself. Blindboy: The Land of Slaves And Scholars RTÉ One, 10.
15pm The Rubberbandits member doesn’t believe in God or religion, but in this documentary, he unearths the facts about early Irish Christianity and its followers. I Know Where I’m Going! I Know Where I’m Going! BBC Four, 8.20pm Classic Powell and Pressburger romantic drama.
A headstrong woman’s plan to marry a wealthy man may be scuppered by bad weather and the attentions of a dashing navy officer. Wendy Hiller and Roger Livesey head the cast. Saudi Pro League: Kickoff Netflix, streaming now Global icons (namely Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar) join local stars to reshape the Saudi league.
Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy Netflix, streaming now This subversive documentary unpacks the tricks brands use to keep their customers purchasing and the real impact they have on our lives and the world. In short, fast fashion and compulsive impulse buying are consuming the planet. Not an upbeat number but a necessary watch.
The Merry Gentleman Netflix, streaming now This week’s festive schmaltz-fest is more Full Monty than magical — and features a present-day Chad Michael Murray busting out the shapes. To save her parents’ small-town performing venue, a former big-city dancer (Britt Robertson) decides to stage an all-male, Christmas-themed revue/strip show. Our Oceans Our Oceans Netflix, streaming now If you still need to hear Obama say something soothing before humanity falls off a proverbial cliff next year, here he narrates stories from beneath the water in this docuseries exploring planet Earth’s five oceans.
See them now while they’re still somewhat intact. Rhythm + Flow Netflix, streaming now Judged by industry heavies DJ Khaled, Ludacris and Latto, season two returns to discover the next generation’s rap star. This competition again features contestants hungry to crack the industry, plus take home $250,000.
Zombieverse: New Blood Zombieverse: New Blood Netflix, streaming now The absolute epic carnage that is this South Korea mission show returns for season two, with zombies more terrifying than ever. In order to survive, the wild-eyed participants solve bizarre quests against a backdrop of seriously committed background actors. Speaking of which.
.. Interior Chinatown Disney+, streaming now Based on Charles Yu’s award-winning book, this series follows Willis Wu — a background character trapped in a police procedural called Black & White.
Perpetually stuck in scenes, Willis goes through the motions of his on-screen job (waiting tables), until he inadvertently witnesses a crime. Bad Sisters Bad Sisters AppleTV+, streaming now It’s all happening over on AppleTV+ at the moment, with the recent release of Silo’s second season, Steve McQueen’s Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan, landing this coming Friday, and — of course — the return of Sharon Horgan’s wildly hilarious and equally stylish comedy. There are currently two episodes available to view, with subsequent drops every Wednesday.
By way of an overview, it’s been two whole years since the “accidental” death of Grace’s abusive husband, JP, and the Garvey sisters seem to have moved on. The past has other ideas, however. When truths inevitably bubble to the surface, the siblings are forced to work out who they can trust (again).
In addition to the return of Horgan, Eve Hewson, Eva Birthistle, Anne-Marie Duff and Sarah Greene, there’s a herd of new faces, including stalwart Fiona Shaw. Expect more impressive architecture, sweeping seaside shots, firepit conversations, and ALL the wines known to humanity. Kneecap Prime Video, streaming now Behold Kneecap’s origin story courtesy of Rich Peppiatt.
Set in post-Troubles Belfast, childhood besties Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh and Naoise Ó Cairealláin are selling drugs and partying to pass the time, but when they cross paths with school teacher JJ Ó Dochartaigh, an anti-establishment rap trio is born. Expect a stirring turn from Michael Fassbender, who plays Naoise’s dad..
