Five things to do this week

The best of this weeks events, chosen by Des O’Driscoll

1|TV|

THE WALKING DEAD

The zombie drama returns for a tenth series and we at last find out which major character was killed in last year’s violent cliffhanger.

• Fox UK, 10pm

2|album|

PLANXTY

Between The Jigs And The Reels is a greatest hits CD and archive DVD from the original trad supergroup.

3|gig|

JAMES BLAKE

We’ll lazily pigeonhole James Blake as ‘electronic’, but whatever you want to call what he does, the British maestro is the best at doing it.

• Olympia, Dublin, Thursday

4|theatre|

SHANDY HALL

After its sold-out run in Macroom, the tale of 19th century murder with Patrick Bergin relocates to the city for one night only.

• Cork Opera House, Thursday

5 |festival|

GUINNESS CORK JAZZ FESTIVAL

Leeside’s annual music extravaganza may have broadened from its jazz roots, but there are quality gigs to suit all tastes.

• Friday to Sunday