Monday’s TV tips
Martin King and Lucy Kennedy will host a new fast paced, witty show chatting with some of Ireland’s biggest celebrities.
The show samples food from the country's best chefs and delivers expert guidance on everything from consumer affairs to latest trends.
And because Martin and Lucy are both nosey and love a good chat, they’re always insisting that viewers send in their pictures, comments, stories and gossip.
The path to potential FA Cup glory this season opened up for many clubs in the fourth round, as the carnage that ensued saw the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur all beaten at home, and in some cases embarrassed by lower-league opposition.
One team hoping to benefit is Manchester United, and the Red Devils continue their quest for long overdue cup glory with an away tie against Preston North End at Deepdale.
While United are among the favourites, the hosts will be well aware that fellow League One side Sheffield United, the team they beat in round four, reached the semi-finals last season, and a shock victory over Louis van Gaal’s men would leave the Lilywhites just one step away from such an occasion.
Having gone so long without avoiding Premier League opposition in the cup, this season has seen United drawn against clubs from the bottom two divisions, although they have been drawn away on each occasion.
Over the course of six months, The Notorious will delve into the rapidly expanding world of mixed martial arts, and through Conor eyes, will explore the physical and mental strain a fighter has to go through to become an Ultimate Fighting Champion.
From Dublin, to Rio, Las Vegas and finally Boston we see how both McGregor’s reputation and skills in the octagon are matched by a personality and charisma that has captured the imagination of fight fans worldwide. Love him or hate him, you can’t help but watch him.
Over the three fights, McGregor must contend not only with his opponents, but with injury, personal tribulations, and the pressure that goes with immense popularity and expectation. With the eyes of the world on him, Conor has everything to lose in a profession that treads a fine line between failure and success.
“What if?” is one of the greatest, and occasionally most chilling premises for any drama, as Twilight Zone and Black Mirror have proved over the years.
Occasionally Channel 4 also make one-off political dramas such as The Trial of Tony Blair, and this docu-drama from the producers of excellent Maisie Williams drama Cyberbully.
It’s set in a future where UKIP have won a shock victory in the 2015 general election, and Nigel Farage is Britain’s Prime Minister. It follows the work of a newly elected MP, Deepa Kaur, UKIP’s only female Asian MP enduring frontline politics during her first 100 days in office.
Real-life archive footage is woven with scripted drama, while the cast features actors and members of the public.
Of course, with the real-life election just months away, we can’t expect the programme makers to take sides – so don’t hope to take away a message, just sit back and enjoy the ride...
This comedy character began life as a guise under which Neil Forsyth would reply to email scam artists; however the Dundonian chancer proved popular, and following the publication of two books detailing his online travails, he was given his own show, now in its second series, in which he’s portrayed by none other than Brian Cox (the beloved Scottish thesp, as opposed to the synonymous simpering stargazer).
This week, Bob ends up in court after taking drastic steps to prevent Kendo from becoming his love rival. He elects to defend himself, and with just Frank and washed-up lawyer ’Objection’ McNally fighting in his corner, it’s not long before events spiral even further out of control.
He’s got his work cut out if he’s to convince a jury of his innocence – and worse still, if he’s found guilty, his hopes of a political career will be in tatters.
In 1984, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Brookside had turned into surefire ratings winners for the likes of ITV and Channel 4.
The fact BBC One didn’t have its own regular soap opera seemed like a huge error, so a team were assembled to put that right.
Set in the grimy London borough of Walford, where working class folks ducked, dived and downed pints in local boozer The Queen Vic, EastEnders was born.
And by 1985 it proved an instant smash with the masses and made household names of Dirty Den, Ian Beale and Dot Cotton.
In this one-off, Graham looks ahead to a special week of EastEnders marking its 30th anniversary on Thursday, which the show is marking with live scenes in every episode; Friday’s instalment is fully live.
Current stars June Brown, Adam Woodyatt, Letitia Dean, Jessie Wallace, Shane Richie, Danny Dyer, Kellie Bright and John Altman guest, along with series newcomer Richard Blackwood and former regular Pam St Clement.
Mr Magorium (Dustin Hoffman) is a highly eccentric but lovable shopkeeper, owner of a toy store where anything is possible – an oversized ledger, known as The Big Book, can whip up any toy your imagination cares to wish for.
Natalie Portman plays Molly, Mr Magorium’s assistant, and the person he’s planning to leave the store to.
But first he brings in Henry Weston, a stuffy accountant to work out what it’s worth – and as the tale develops, it becomes clear that Molly and Henry have a very important part to play in the store’s future.
Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Jason Bateman, Zach Mills, Ted Ludzik
Based on Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series and helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov, Wanted stars Academy Award-winners Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman as members of a secret fraternity of assassins.
James McAvoy portrays a slacker who is unexpectedly recruited to join the ranks of these elite fighters.
As his powers and skills increase under their tutelage, however, he begins to waver between heroism and vengeance, and discovers that there is more to his dangerous associates than meets the eye.
Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, James McAvoy.
Two strangers get bored of the daily humdrum of their lives, and after meeting in a Liverpool nightclub, embark on a sexual relationship that provides the excitement they’ve been craving for so long.
Antonia Campbell-Hughes and Julian Morris give brave, terrific performances in this fantastic drama.
This version of Niall Griffiths’ novel also features William Ruane, Stephen Walters, Claire Keelan and Michael Ryan.
This is certainly proof that low-budget, independent British films can often be far more effective than safer, big budget studio pictures.
Not for all tastes, but a brave stab at a tricky subject – credit where it’s due to Welsh filmmaker Kieran Evans for his feature film debut. If you can stomach it, Kelly + Victor is a great offering.
Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Julian Morris, William Ruane, Stephen Walters, Claire Keelan, Michael Ryan
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