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Planning a night on the couch? Here are today’s top TV and streaming picks: Nationwide RTÉ One, 7pm Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh meets artisans and craftspeople who draw inspiration from the natural world. Among them is former construction worker Will Fogarty, who now travels the country, using a chainsaw to create eye-catching sculptures for individuals or local communities. How to Cook Well in Morocco How to Cook Well in Morocco RTÉ One, 8.
30pm The next stop on Rory O’Connell’s tour is Chefchaouen, which is famous for its eye-catching blue buildings. It also has an amazing market and a communal oven — which come together during an amazing event. Plus, Rory finds the time to make a spiced lentil soup.
Race Across the World Race Across the World BBC One, 9pm Five more intrepid duos embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Their challenge is to travel from northeastern China to the southern tip of India on a tight budget. They begin at the Great Wall.
RTÉ Investigates: Christian Brothers — The Assets, The Abusers RTÉ One, 9.35pm Disturbing insight into the religious group, paying particular attention to its wealth and assets, as well as its controversial treatment of abuse survivors. The Golden Voyage of Sinbad The Golden Voyage of Sinbad Film4, 11am Ray Harryhausen’s stop-motion special effects steal the show from human stars John Phillip Law, Tom Baker and Caroline Munro in this fantasy adventure.
It involves the brave sailor and his crew’s efforts to find a magic fountain. Bullet Train Explosion Bullet Train Explosion Netflix, streaming now Featuring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and hyperrealistic graphics, Shinji Higuchi’s reimagining (like Speed but on a Tokyo train) delivers dramatic suspense in spades. A Tragedy Foretold: Flight 3054 , which explores the aftermath of the 2007 Congonhas Airport tragedy, is also due for release today.
Battle Camp Netflix, streaming now When you think about it, there are more reality TV stars headbanging about needing something to do now more than ever — mostly thanks to Netflix. Fret not, for the good people behind the platform have devised yet another show for them to partake in. In Battle Camp , Netflix’s biggest stars from its reality and docu-series line-up face the ultimate test of physical and mental endurance.
With all of them at the mercy of a giant spinning wheel that decides their fate, these famous(ish) faces must try to avoid it by mastering high-octane challenges, enduring punishing trials, and winning over their campmates, who each hold the power of the vote. The one who masters all three earns the title of ultimate Netflix reality champion and a $250,000 prize. Think I’m a Celebrity by way of Big Brother , with familiar faces from The Mole and Squid Game: The Challenge .
Carlos Alcaraz: My Way Carlos Alcaraz: My Way Netflix, streaming now The 2024 season showcases Carlos Alcaraz, both on and off the court, as he transforms the world of sports. Race for the Crown Netflix, streaming now Watch the champers flow as this rollicking documentary series tails (apologies) jockeys, trainers, and owners as they chase titles and triumph in the Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing. Secrets of The Penguins Secrets of The Penguins Disney+, streaming now In three innovative episodes, cinematographer Bertie Gregory uses cutting-edge technology and scientific collaboration to depict the unique qualities of penguins: perseverance, inventiveness and camaraderie.
Also available on Netflix is Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey , from the Academy Award-winning director of My Octopus Teacher . iHostage Netflix, streaming now Inspired by the 2022 hostage crisis at Amsterdam’s Apple Store and directed by Bobby Boermans, this dramatic reinactment is seen through the lens of the attacker, the hostages, and the first responders. Leverage: Redemption Leverage: Redemption Prime Video, streaming now Once again, the Leverage Crew are back to support the underdog! This season, they tackle a power broker making money off stolen water, a despotic small-town mayor, and a pool hustler engaging in international extortion.
The Not Very Grand Tour Prime Video, streaming now Reflecting on their time spent racing muscle cars in Detroit, Richard Hammond and James May (no Clarkson) pay tribute to the internal combustion engine — from the confines of a studio spliced with retrospective snippets. Also landing is animated offering #1 Happy Family USA . Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror Netflix, streaming now The most deadly act of domestic terrorism in US history, the 1995 bombing of a federal facility in Oklahoma City (in which 168 people, including 19 children, were killed), is revisited in this stark documentary from the makers of Waco: American Apocalypse .
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