Every lunchtime, DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you’ll be tweeting about tonight and talking about tomorrow.
First Dates (Channel 4, 10pm)
The charming reality show continues with four more couples meeting for the first time under the glare of the cameras. Ann-Marie has survived four bouts of cancer – will company manager Carl be the great love she’s looking for? Meanwhile, serial dater Mitz struggles to impress the lovely Sarah. #firstdates
Islanders (TV3, 9pm)
In this week’s episode of the fascinating documentary series, Brid and Joe are trapped on Inisturk thanks to bad weather. Not ideal, since they’re currently trying to plan their wedding on the mainland. A new GAA pitch opens on the island, complete with celebrity guest… #islanders
Champions League: Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid (RTÉ2, 7.30pm)
The two sides meet again in the second leg quarter-final clash. Darragh Maloney, Richie Sadlier and Eamon Dunphy are your pundits. #championsleague
Everyone’s talking about: #GrandTheftAuto
This is a bit of a weird one - the BBC has commissioned a factual drama about game series Grand Theft Auto. It plans to examine the controversy around the violent games, which the Beeb calls the “greatest British coding story since Bletchley Park.” Heady claims.
Daniel Radcliffe and Bill Paxton have been picked for the lead roles. Watch this space.
Or flick over for…
- MasterChef (BBC1, 8pm) The final four contestants become the final three.
- The Island with Bear Grylls (Channel 4, 9pm) Sing it with us! I WANNA TAKE YOU TO THE ISLAND…
- Eat Pray Love (RTÉ One, 9.35pm) Julia Roberts wants to make you weep with this cheesy tale of self-discovery. She does.
- Hancock (3e, 10pm) Will Smith is the down-and-out superhero who must rebuild his image after the public grows tired of his theatrics.
- Insomnia (BBC1, 11.45pm) The late Robin Williams stars in this thriller about a murder in a small town.
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