What to watch on TV and streaming today: Super Garden, Oblivion and Fountain of Youth
The judges give their final decision on who should be crowned the winner. Will it be Jorge's 'fáilte fiesta' theme, Eileen's 'new beginnings' design, Debbie's 'bee happy' garden, Chris's culinary canopy design or Rosie's WB Yeats-themed garden?
Bake Off: The Professionals Channel 4, 8pm
Ellie Taylor and Liam Charles welcome a fresh batch of pastry chefs to compete for the title. The series begins with a secret challenge, which sees them working without a recipe to create one of Cherish Finden's own creations, the Apple Tin.
The One That Got Away RTÉ One, 11.15pm
Elen Rhys and Richard Harrington star in this six-part crime drama. The shocking murder of a nurse in the Welsh seaside town of Pembroke Dock throws a historic conviction into doubt.
Oblivion Film4, 9pm
In the aftermath of a decades-long interplanetary war, Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) works as a drone repairman on an abandoned Earth. With only a few weeks before his mission is due to end, Jack rescues a stranger from a downed spacecraft (Olga Kurylenko) and makes a disturbing discovery.
Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders Netflix, streaming now
Chicago, 1982. Several cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules randomly resulted in at least seven deaths. Understandably, it ignited a countrywide panic in the United States, leading to one of the biggest criminal investigations in the nation's history. This striking documentary, from executive producer Joe Berlinger (Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes) and directors Yotam Guendelman and Ari Pines (Shadow of Truth, Buried), revisits the terrifying crime that destroyed the country's faith in the safety of commonplace brands. Were these horrifying fatalities the work of a single psychopath, or was it just a convenient scapegoat in a larger conspiracy and possible cover-up? The case that transformed the bestselling medication in the world into a terrible symbol and permanently altered public perception of the items in people's medicine cabinets is revisited through this three-part series.
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Surviving The Tunisia Beach Attack Prime Video, streaming now
In 2015, a single shooter killed 38 people in less than 40 minutes. Ten years later, survivors talk about their struggle for survival and the tragedy's lingering effects.
Clarkson's Farm Prime Video, streaming now
Be it for inheritance tax purposes or just a pure latent love of land, Clarkson is back. After wrapping up series three, the Diddly Squat crew return to find Kaleb touring the country and Lisa launching a new product line. This means Clarkson is left to 'manage it all'. Poor lamb.
Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds Netflix, streaming now
Experience the thrill (albeit second-hand) of flying with the US Air Force's Thunderbirds, witnessing the intense training, risks and dedication required to be part of this elite American institution who, essentially, do doughnuts in the sky and make Mother Nature cry. That's my two cents, anyway.
Fountain of Youth AppleTV+, streaming now
Estranged siblings John Krasinski and Natalie Portman go on a high-stakes global heist to find the legendary fountain, unlocking secrets that could grant immortality. Yep, you read that correctly. It also stars Domhnall Gleeson, Eiza González and Stanley Tucci. Also on Apple, we have Deaf President Now, which explores a pivotal but often overlooked civil rights movement.
Fear Street: Prom Queen Netflix, streaming now
Bit of an arbitrary time of year for slasher fare, but here we are. The 1988 prom at Shadyside High is a battleground as the dominant It Girls plot to win the title. However, the competition becomes lethal as candidates begin to die.
As a stand-up comedian and part-time convenience store employee, Cheng Le-le (Hsieh Ying-xuan) is finding that work/life balance tricky. If you throw her marital woes and her father's memory lapses into the mix, she's a woman on the brink.
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- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Oasis documentary, Sleepless in Seattle and All The Sharks
ELO at the BBC BBC Two, 8.05pm This delve into the broadcaster's archive kick-starts an evening of programmes dedicated to the Birmingham band. It's followed by the documentary Mr Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO (9.05pm) and a pair of concerts from 2015 (10.05pm) and 2014 (11pm). Killinaskully On a day in which the schedules are dominated by sport and films, here's a welcome chance to see the first-ever episode of the comedy, starring Pat Shortt, which introduces a group of unusual village residents. To mark the fact that the Gallagher brothers are back on the road together, we're being treated to this feature-length documentary, which looks at Oasis's rise to fame. Liam and Noel are among the interviewees offering their views, alongside mum Peggy and former band members Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs and Paul 'Guigsy' McGuigan. Sleepless in Seattle TG4, 9.45pm Hit romcom in which a boy tries to find his widowed dad a new wife by ringing a radio chat show. A reporter hears his plea, and feels drawn to the pair, despite already being engaged to someone else. Meg Ryan, Ross Malinger and Tom Hanks star. The Other Man RTÉ2, 10.30pm Compelling drama starring Liam Neeson as a man who tracks down his wife's lover after learning of his existence following her death. He initially wants revenge, but their unlikely friendship leaves him with a dilemma. Laura Linney, Romola Garai and Antonio Banderas also appear. All The Sharks Netflix, streaming now If you're wondering, 'Why all the shark-related viewing of late?' Well, the simple answer is that we're currently in the run-up to July 14, which is Shark Awareness Day. This summer also happens to be the 50th anniversary of Jaws, so one should expect an inordinate level of shark-themed programming over the coming weeks. A lot of it, however, does seem somewhat at odds with itself. For instance, last week saw the release of Shark Whisperer, which featured a herd of conservationists expressing concern about people, like Instagrammer Ocean Ramsey, interfering with endangered sharks. Now, Netflix is proffering an almost oxymoronic competition show, where conservationists infiltrate the oceans to tick all the sharks off their assigned apex predator bingo cards. If you favour more traditional shark viewing — ie. without a nigh-dystopic gameshow element — Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory lands on Disney+ tomorrow. Heads of State Prime Video, streaming now Have you ever considered a parallel universe where Idris Elba is the UK prime minister and John Cena is the US president? Well, now's your chance! For context, their 'special relationship' is under threat on account of their huge egos, but — once confronted with a common adversary — the pair must learn to rely on each other.
Irish Times
9 hours ago
- Irish Times
The Guide: Peter Kay, Camila Cabello, Galway Film Fleadh and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end
Event of the week Peter Kay Thursday, July 10th, until Saturday, July 12th, 3Arena, Dublin, 6.30pm, €180.75/€54.25 (Fri/Sat sold out), After he won Channel 4's So You Think You're So Funny in 1997 (Tommy Tiernan won it a year earlier), the English comedian Peter Kay became a cult hit with his TV series Phoenix Nights, set in a working men's club in northern England. Within a couple of years he was one of Britain's best-known comedians, not least through his charity cover of (Is This the Way to) Amarillo, which became the UK's top-selling single of 2005. Kay, whose mother was born in Co Tyrone, set another record when he sold more than a million tickets for his standup tour of 2010-11. The Bolton comic didn't go on the road for more than a decade after that – his projects in the meantime included Peter Kay's Car Share, the BBC sitcom set largely in a Fiat 500L – but he's been selling out arenas again since 2022. This Better Late Than Never Again! tour made headlines in February when Kay had hecklers – just noisy fans, according to some of the people around them – thrown out of a show in Manchester. That won't deter long-term admirers. But perhaps don't get too rowdy if you're heading for 3Arena. Gigs Longitude Saturday and Sunday, July 5th & 6th, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin, 2pm, €199/€149.90/€99.90, Longitude: David Guetta Ireland's premier dance/techno/hip-hop/house festival comes around again with another heavy-duty line-up that will keep arms in the air and legs on the move all weekend. Headliners include David Guetta and Belters Only, on Saturday; and 50 Cent and Sonny Fodera, on Sunday. Other acts to look out for across the two-day event include blk., Hannah Laing, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and Patrick Topping. Keep an ear out, also, for Irish DJ talents such as Cody Wong, Robbie Doherty and Caz. Ludovico Einaudi Tuesday, July 8th, 3Arena, Dublin, 6.30pm, €106.25/€49.20, The Turin-born pianist and composer came to prominence in the 1990s through the use of his music in Italian-language films, but since the early 2000s – specifically through the use of his music in the British film This Is England – he has been one of the go-to ambient, neoclassical and electronic composers. Einaudi's latest album, The Summer Portraits, continues his fascination with quietude, so you are kindly advised to keep your thoughts to yourself until after the concert. Support comes from the British traditional/folk singer Sam Lee. Coheed and Cambria/Alexisonfire Tuesday, July 8th, Telegraph Building, Belfast, 7pm, £56.50; Wednesday, July 9th, National Stadium, Dublin, 7pm, €67.35, Sharing the spoils, creative or otherwise, is rare in many music genres, but this co-headline tour by New York's Coheed and Cambria, and Ontario's Alexisonfire makes amends. Each band is a law unto itself. The former's style is a mix of prog metal and alternative rock, while the latter has described their post-hardcore/punk-rock music as 'the sound of two Catholic high school girls mid-knife-fight'. Get there early for the support acts: Meryl Streek in Belfast, and Molly Vulpyne Band in Dublin. READ MORE Camila Cabello Wednesday, July 9th, 3Arena, Dublin, 6.30pm, €181.75/€80.25/€75.25, Camila Cabello The Cuban-Mexican singer and songwriter Camila Cabello has effortlessly graduated from her 2012 career start in the US version of The X Factor. As part of the girl group Fifth Harmony (formed by the X Factor judges Demi Lovato, LA Reid, Britney Spears and Simon Cowell), Cabello sold more than 30 million records. Her departure in late 2016 paved the way for a solo career that has progressed alongside her acting. Plugging C,XOXO, her 2024 album, Cabello tours Europe for the first time in seven years, and returns to Ireland for her first headline show. Film Galway Film Fleadh Tuesday-Sunday, July 8th-13th, Pálás cinema/Galmont Hotel, Galway city, various times and prices, Ever since its foundation, in 1989, Galway Film Fleadh has prided itself as a festival of discovery, and this year's, the 37th edition, is no exception. An agreement with Galway City Council to reopen the city's arthouse Pálás cinema (which closed in February) has added a subtle wow factor to the scheduled programme of films. Documentary highlights include David Keenan: Words on Canvas, and In Time: Dónal Lunny. Many of the workshops, panel discussions, masterclasses and networking events take place at the Galmont Hotel. In conversation Ian Leslie on John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs Wednesday, July 9th, Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin, 8pm, €25, One of the best music books of the year is surely John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs. The book by Ian Leslie highlights (this paper's reviewer noted ) 'insights heretofore unexplored, which alone makes [it] essential reading for fans'. Talking to Leslie about Lennon and McCartney and their songwriting processes are two avid Beatles fans, the writer Paul Howard and the musician and broadcaster Tom Dunne. Literature West Cork Literary Festival From Friday, July 11th, until Friday, July 18th, Bantry, Co Cork, various venues, times and prices, Arriving bang in the middle of summer, this year's West Cork Literary Festival features high-profile actors (Richard E Grant on his recent memoir, A Pocketful of Happiness), film directors (Neil Jordan on Amnesiac , his nonfiction book from 2024), television personalities (Graham Norton, on his latest work of fiction, Frankie ) and radio presenters (John Creedon, talking about his memoir, This Boy's Heart ; and Ryan Tubridy, who will be interviewing Norton in a sold-out event at the Maritime Hotel on Friday, July 18th). Factor in a library of authors, including Wendy Erskine , Ferdia Lennon , Sarah Maria Griffin, Alan Hollinghusrt, Claire Kilroy and Eimear McBride, and you have little excuse not to attend. Still running Willie Clancy Summer School From Saturday, July 5th, until Sunday, July 13th, Miltown Malbay, Co Clare, various venues, times and prices, The annual Willie Clancy Summer School is pivotal in highlighting Irish traditional music more as a way of life than a passing interest. Visitors can expect a blend of emerging and established musicians, experienced through concerts, workshops and lectures. Also includes performances by the Kilfenora Céilí Band and the Tulla Céilí Band. Book it this week Poor, Gate Theatre, Dublin, September 26th-November 2nd, Niamh Regan, Star Bar, Dublin, October 9th and 10th, Robert Forster & His Swedish Band, NCH, Dublin, October 15th, Aisling Bea, Vicar Street, Dublin, March 18th,
Irish Daily Mirror
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- Irish Daily Mirror
'If the planet is going to have billionaires, we need them to sign this pre-nup'
I'd have paid good money to be a fly on the wall at the Bezos wedding's Great Gatsby-themed bash in Venice. Not that any such lowly creature would have made it within the gilded walls of one of the most expensive and repulsive nuptials of the modern age. The billionaire groom and Amazon owner probably had every fly swatting service and insect repellent contractor in town on the payroll. Nothing that could be bought was left to chance when he wed bride Lauren Sanchez in the City of Love last week. Every desire and whim had its price. The hotel rooms went for €4,000 a night. The entire Venetian water taxi fleet, a mere €1.5 million for three days. There was two mill for private jet travel. Throw in the same again for the fees to stage a party on the half-billion euro yacht. Then raise it the same again for wedding rings to match what was already shelled out on an engagement ring. The tsunami of vulgarity even managed to put a figure on one of humanity's priceless heritage treasures - Venice itself - which was bought like a trinket as a selfie filter for the weekend. Still, it would have been worth that fly making its way to a wall draped in Renaissance masters just to let us all know, did they get it at all? The irony? Here was the fourth richest guy in the world, dropping around €40 billion for a party. And everyone was dressed as if they were in the pages of F. Scott Fitzgerald's great novel on the dark heart of the American dream. A cautionary tale of the pursuit of materialism and wealth at the cost of all else – including your morality and your soul. We know the guest list was well heeled, sprinkled with Kardashians and Trumps. But we don't know if they were that well-read. We do know at least one guest had seen the movie version of Gatsby. Leonardo di Caprio was in it. That was before he made those woke, tree-hugging flicks about saving the planet. That must have raised a giggle as the squadron of 90 private planes swarmed in, belching their fumes into the scorching skies over Europe's holiday destinations. But maybe Leo and the gang did get the irony. Maybe this court of the billionaire aristocrats is happy to party on, in the full knowledge their lust and craving for privilege at any cost to the rest of us is corrupting the soul of that same American dream that haunts Gatsby. The mathematics of even becoming a billionaire – there are now close to 4,000 in the world – can only work by excluding as many other little people as you can from that dream of a decent life. Almost four billion people in the world need to live on the same amount that this gilded 4,000 have hoarded. In 2024, the combined wealth of the billionaire class was $15 trillion. The wealth of the world's 10 richest men including Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg grew on average by almost $100 million a day that year. Meanwhile, the number of people living in poverty has barely changed since 1990, according to World Bank data. Of course Jeff Bezos, being a smart guy, isn't banking on the course of true love running straight. He ensured he signed a pre-nuptial agreement with his new bride that ensures she can't waltz away with his treasures if the spark dies. So maybe that's precisely what the little people – and the planet – should require of anyone who we tie the knot with and allow amass billion-dollar fortunes and the privilege of emitting more climate heating carbon in 90 minutes than the rest of us do in a lifetime A people's pre-nup might lay down some rules for when things turn sour. Like if our billionaire overlords ever decide they can't stand the sight of us any more, they will still agree to paying more than their fair share of tax for the help we gave them along the way. They could keep their jewels, but - fair being fair - the rest of humanity would still keep access to treasures like art and beauty and the world's great heritage cities. We owned human empathy and democracy before we met you, so we are not letting you have those in any split – Elon we're looking at you. Sovereignty and the rule of international law are not to be divided up like the good delph either. Come to that, we want custody too of rights to public treasures like education, health, welfare and a liveable climate. And, sorry if we are getting greedy here, but if it's not too much can we add ending global poverty. Don't worry we are not vindictive. We don't want you to end it 22 times which is what you could afford with your cash pile. Once will do. But if your side is feeling generous with what's left we would happily take equality, clean water, sanitation, clean energy, decent work, infrastructure, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, peace and justice – oh and cancel a few debts. Basically all the sustainability and development goals thanks. In exchange maybe you could keep in the region of €50 million each and a few yachts to make sure you don't end up in the workhouse. And unlike the last crowd of peasants that decided they had enough of the ruling aristocracy, we will also let you keep your heads.
