TV View: The O'Donovans are part philosopher kings, part Cha and Miah in a boat

D-day on the water. The afternoon a nation turned on, tuned in and became instant rowing experts.

Claire Lambe and Sinead Jennings are first up. On the formbook they shouldn’t be there. The formbook is proved correct. Still, the duo have punched above their weight in reaching the final. It’s an achievement not to be overlooked.

On to the men’s final — or, as we trust it will turn out to be, the Gary and Paul Show after the garrulous West Cork siblings who captured the hearts of the nation literally overnight. They don’t have to tell us their gameplan. We already know it.