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Planning a night on the couch? Here are today’s top TV and streaming picks: Donal’s Real Time Recipes RTÉ One, 8pm Donal Skehan demonstrates how to make a trio of foolproof dishes that are sure to go down a treat with friends — crispy pork belly with spicy vegetables, Thai-style fish and veggie stew and Turkish-inspired lamb mince flatbreads. After the Party After the Party Channel 4, 9pm New drama from New Zealand, co-created by and starring Robyn Malcolm as straight-talking teacher Penny. She’s horrified when she spots her husband Phil (Peter Mullan) apparently behaving inappropriately with a drunken minor at a birthday party, and although nobody believes it happened, she becomes increasingly determined to expose the truth.
The Big Interview: Mary Lou McDonald Virgin Media One, 10.05pm Colette Fitzpatrick sits down with the Sinn Féin leader for a discussion around the issues affecting ordinary people and her plans for the country as the next General Election draws near. Biden’s Decision RTÉ One, 11.
05pm In July, US President Joe Biden decided to withdraw from the election race against now president-elect Donald Trump. This programme examines Biden’s long career in politics, his tenure in the White House and what led him to decide not to run for a second term in favour of Kamala Harris. The Bucket List The Bucket List RTÉ2, 9pm Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman star as terminally ill patients who come up with a list of all the things they would love to do before they die, and set out to achieve them.
Moving comedy, with Sean Hayes and Rob Morrow. 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.
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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.
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