TV and Streaming Highlights: The meaning of the Murphy name on TG4's Sloinne
Noelle Gallagher (Ní Mhurchú) and Brian Ó Cléirigh at Fr Murphy 1798 Centre, on Sloinne; Sunday, 8.30pm; TG4
Buster Moon and his friends must persuade a reclusive rock star to join them for the opening of a new show. Animated musical sequel, with the voice of Matthew McConaughey.
In the first three weeks, Dionne Warwick, Alexander Armstrong, and Shirley Ballas have all been unmasked, which means pretty much anyone could be lurking beneath the costumes.
However, one person we can definitely rule out is pop star Ellie Goulding — she’s appearing as a guest panellist.
An actress and a struggling jazz musician fall in love and attempt to realise their respective dreams in LA. Musical, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.
FA Cup Football: Maidstone United v Ipswich Town (kick-off 12.30pm, BBC One)
GAA: Women’s Football — Galway v Mayo (3pm, TG4). Football League Division One, Kerry v Derry (throw-in 5.30pm, RTÉ2)
Football League: Dublin v Monaghan (throw-in 7.30pm, TG4)
It’s week four and a second contestant is set to be voted off.
New series with Jeremy Clarkson asking the questions that could see someone win a life-changing amount of money.
The surname Murphy is the topic this week and Noelle Gallagher - née Murphy - finds out more about her family surname.
Her father, broadcaster Liam Ó Murchú, is from Cork City, so she learns more about the Murphy Brewery and visits the North Mon school where her father was educated.
Vicky McClure returns for the second series of the tension-filled drama executive produced by her Line of Duty boss Jed Mercurio. Her alter ego, Lana, is back in London after being sent to train Ukrainian bomb disposal experts.
When an explosion occurs nearby, Lana rushes to help, and in the ensuing chaos, uncovers some disturbing facts about the blast and her team. Mark Stanley, Julian Ovenden, and Nabil Elouahabi co-star.
Final episode of the Williams’ brothers’ action thriller — will everything work out for Elliot as he makes one last-ditch effort to repair his relationship with his family?
Probably not, seeing as a spate of violent attacks is about to take place that could change everyone’s life. Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald head the cast.
GAA: Football League — Galway v Mayo (throw-in 1.45pm); Tyrone v Roscommon (throw-in 3.45pm); Donegal v Cork (deferred coverage 5.40pm, all TG4).
FA Cup: Newport County v Manchester United (ko 4.30pm BBC One).
Part one of two. The inside story of the year following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and how it rocked the foundations of European security.
Filmmaker Norma Percy charts the first year of the conflict and its impact on European security, hearing from the Presidents and Prime Ministers who were making the critical decisions.
Among the homes featured in the fourth and final programme in the series are: Forenaught, Dunmore East, Co Waterford; and Two Trees, Ballylickey, County Cork.
The latter is a wood-panelled farmhouse that was once home to an American advertising executive who brought a touch of Mad Men glamour to West Cork.
Síle Nic Chonaonaigh meets with the designers of two wonderful homes. First, she meets Donegal architect Tarla MacGabhann in ‘Breac House’ in the rugged and beautiful setting of Horn Head.
Moving along to Strangford Lough she meets architect Melanie and her husband, engineer Martin Hamill in Quarry Hill Church.
On April 17, 2021, 24-year-old mother of two Jennifer Poole was murdered by her ex-boyfriend Gavin Murphy in her Finglas apartment.
Unknown to Jennifer, Gavin Murphy had 13 previous convictions when they met. Her death highlighted the rise in domestic violence cases during covid.
This programme looks at the ongoing campaign by Jennifer Poole’s family to highlight domestic abuse in relationships and their lobbying for a new act ‘Jennie’s Law’ — a register of previous domestic abusers.
England Premier League: Manchester City v Burnley (ko 7.30pm); Liverpool v Chelsea (ko 8.15pm Discovery+ and Discovery Sports).
An Irish entrepreneur is on a bold mission to help the world breathe better.
Former Ireland’s Got Talent contestant Gary Lyons from Tipperary (aka MC Daycent) is on a double date accompanied by younger brother Anthony — self-confessed ‘worst wingman ever’.
Anthony (33) meets Angie (35) from Australia; Gary (36) dines with Oriel (33) from Kildare. Trina (67) from Balbriggan meets Leo (68) from Sandyford whose daughters applied to First Dates for him, and hip-hop dancer George (22) from Glasnevin and drag queen Killian (22) from Ballybrack compare moves.
By the age of 13, the average child has 1,300 photos and videos of them online, posted on social networks by their parents. Social influencers regularly share details of their children’s lives with their followers.
This show travels from Europe to the USA, via Canada and Dubai, mixing personal experiences with investigative journalism, to examine the harm caused by exposing children online.
England Premier League: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United (ko 8.15pm Discovery+).
Monty Don looks at different types of roses.
Guests include Dakota Johnson and Sterling K Brown.
Six Nations Live: Ireland v France (ko 8pm, UTV)
In 1985, a supergroup consisting of the likes of Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen and Cyndi Lauper gathered under the banner of USA for Africa to record ‘We Are the World’, America's answer to the ‘Do They Know It's Christmas?’ charity record. It’s not clear why the documentary isn’t about the first song and the Bob Geldof-organised event. Anyway, it's an intriguing story that begins with a call from Harry Belafonte, who came up with the initial idea. Previously unseen footage brings the story to life, revealing how the performers, as well as producer Quincy Jones, were persuaded to take part.
Oprah Winfrey is among the executive producers of this eight-part drama, which is based on Charmaine Wilkerson's 2022 debut novel of the same name. The story takes place across two linked timelines — the first is in the late 1960s and follows a runaway bride who disappears off the Jamaican coast, feared dead. The second happens 50 years later as a dead woman's estranged children learn the shocking truth about their family. Chipo Chung, Mia Isaac and Adrienne Warren star.
TV spin-off of the 2005 film. While making the film , Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met and fell in love. Their subsequent relationship gave the movie some notoriety, although the then-couple failed to get a sequel off the ground. In this, lonely strangers join a mysterious spy agency, and are ordered to pose as man and wife. Each episode sees them tackle a different case, alongside guest stars including Sharon Horgan, Michaela Coel and Alexander Skarsgard.
