DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you’ll be tweeting about tonight and talking about tomorrow.
Game Of Thrones (Sky Atlantic, 9pm)
Can we expect something of a reprieve after last week’s devastating episode? Probably not, TBF. But here’s what’s coming up: Jaime faces off against the High Sparrow, Arya makes a difficult choice, and an “old foe” comes back into the picture. HMM. #gameofthrones
Ireland’s Teen Killers (TV3, 9pm)
This disturbing documentary attempts to understand the motivations of Ireland’s teenage murderers, with an ex-prison governor, a psychologist and a barrister bringing their professional expertise to each case. #irelandsteenkillers
Podge Collins: My Toughest Year (UTV Ireland, 8pm)
In May 2015, Clare hurler Podge Collins suffered a cruciate ligament injury during a club game. This documentary follows him over 12 months as he goes through the rehabilitation process, from surgery to his attempts to regain his fitness. #mytoughestyear
Everyone’s talking about: Top Gear
Well, the revamped Top Gear is here and – surprise, surprise – nobody likes it. Viewers were tweeting (the wrong) Chris Evans all night with their complaints, and fans ultimately dismissed the new show as ‘boring’.
Around 4.4 million people watched it – according to The Telegraph, 5.8 million watched Jeremy Clarkson and co’s final episode.
Or flick over for…
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream (BBC1, 8.30pm) The Hollow Crown series continues with this take on Shakespeare’s comedy, starring Matt Lucas.
- Love Island (UTV Ireland, 9pm) Caroline Flack hosts a new series of this dating show.
- The Brave One (TG4, 9.30pm) Jodie Foster stars as a woman who takes the law into her own hands following a vicious attack.
- Catch Me If You Can (BBC4, 10pm) A teenage con artist (Leonardo DiCaprio) leads the FBI on a merry chase. Also starring Tom Hanks.
- Bob Geldof on WB Yeats: A Fanatic Heart (BBC1, 10.25pm) Catch this RTÉ documentary on Yeats’ role in the 1916 Rising if you missed it the first time.
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