EVERY WEEKDAY lunchtime, DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you’ll be tweeting about tonight and talking about tomorrow.
Des Bishop: Breaking China (RTÉ One, 10.15pm)
The second episode of Des Bishop’s new documentary series has the comedian setting up a comedy club in Beijing. According to Des’ Twitter, he also “goes to a park to try and find a Chinese wife”, but we’ll have to watch to find out how that went for him. #BreakingChina
The Takeover (RTÉ Two, 9.30pm)
This week, businesswoman Norah Casey revamps the Waldorf Barbers on Dublin’s Westmoreland St, which has been open since 1929. Will the family-owned shop be able to introduce modern touches to their retro-tastic business? #TheTakeover
Kevin’s Supersized Salvage (Channel 4, 9pm)
The irrepressible Kevin McCloud challenges three designers to turn one Airbus A320 plane into a variety of household items. The results of the “upcycling” contest are bound to be interesting.
Trending: #JamaicaInn
BBC’s eagerly-awaited new drama (starring Downton Abbey alum Jessica Brown-Findlay) finished up last night amid a storm of complaints – people just couldn’t understand those mumbling actors. Still, those who could understand it thought it was great:
Or switch over for…
- Great British Menu (BBC Two, 7.30pm) Chefs prepare the best British desserts in tonight’s show.
- Inside Rolls Royce (Channel 4, 9pm) Documentary goes behind the scenes at the luxury car brand’s factory.
- Wanted: A Family of My Own (UTV, 9pm) Series looking at the adoption process in the UK.
- Pickpockets and Proud (TV3, 9pm) Repeat of documentary on people who choose to make their money by stealing from others.
- Two For The Money (BBC One, 11.35pm) Judge Matthew McConaughey’s pre-Oscar, pre-Rust Cohle acting in this sports drama.
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