Today's top TV and streaming picks: All-Ireland football semi-final, Fisherman's Friends and The Crossbow Cannibal
Croke Park is the venue for Meath's clash with Donegal in the All-Ireland football semi-final. Highlights can be seen later in the evening at 10.15pm.
All Creatures Great and Small RTÉ One, 6.30pm
James may be wonderful with animals of all ages and sizes, but human babies are another matter altogether, so Helen tries to help him get the hang of fatherhood. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall is caught between Siegfried and her new boss.
Adam Henson travels to Worcestershire's Vale of Evesham to chat to members of the Padda family. Three generations run its thriving soft-fruit farm, with help from a dedicated band of pickers, testers and packers. There's also a dive into the archive for a few juicy reports from the programme's past.
24 Hours in Police Custody: Lost Boys Channel 4, 9pm
Fascinating if disturbing edition focusing on the search for a 15-year-old who has gone missing, and not for the first time. Detectives fear he's been recruited by drug dealers; the programme exposes the escalating trend for gangs to use vulnerable teens and reveals the devastating impact such behaviour can have on young lives.
Fisherman's Friends Channel 4, 6pm
Cosy comedy inspired by a true story. A music executive struggles to win over a group of shanty-singing Cornish fishermen, until he ditches his slick city ways and begins falling for their traditional way of life. Daniel Mays and James Purefoy head the cast.
Angel Has Fallen RTÉ One, 9.30pm
The third film in the Has Fallen franchise sees US Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) facing a race against time to clear his name after being framed for a drone attack on the president (Morgan Freeman).
One Night In Idaho Prime Video, streaming now
In late 2022, a fatal stabbing attack involving four university students rocked a small Idaho town, drawing national attention. An explosion of social media sleuthing, a cross-country manhunt, a dramatic arrest, and a looming trial made this crime one of the most high-profile stories of the last decade.
Foundation AppleTV+, streaming now
Season 3 returns to Apple, with new episodes dropping every Friday through to September 12. Inspired by Isaac Asimov's celebrated books, the saga follows exiles fighting to restore civilisation as an empire collapses.
The Crossbow Cannibal Prime Video, streaming now
Keeping things super light on Prime Video this week, we also have a profile of Stephen Griffiths, who created his own deadly persona in the hope of following in the footsteps of his idol — serial killer Peter Sutcliffe. Fifteen years after Griffiths's arrest, this documentary revisits one of Britain's darkest criminal cases.
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story Disney+, streaming now
National Geographic dives into (apologies) the legacy of a legendary film with this Laurent Bouzereau documentary, tracing its journey from book to enduring pop culture phenomenon. If the tween in your life has been counting down the days, they'll probably already know that Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires is also now available (be warned, it's a musical).
Oppenheimer Netflix, streaming now
Finally, the wait is over. Anyone who failed to catch it in the cinema back in the heady summer of 2023 can now view it on whatever device they please. Speaking of German-related drama, Brick, an atmospheric number with Danny Boyle vibes, is also available.
Building The Band Netflix, streaming now
If The Circle and The Voice procreated and were imbued in a cocoon of cringe. If this is too much schmaltz for you, then the second season of 1923 might be a better fit.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
44 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
James Whale interviewed by Nigel Farage for ‘final interview' after star admitted he ‘hadn't got long left'
JAMES Whale was pictured for his "final interview" with Nigel Farage after he admitted he "hasn't got long left" amid his cancer battle. The broadcaster, 74, revealed last week that he Advertisement 4 James Whale has done his 'final interview' with Nigel Farage Credit: @jameswhaleradio/Instagram 4 The interview has been described as James' 'most compelling' interview Credit: Getty 4 The TalkTV presenter shared an emotional health update last week Credit: Instagram/@jameswhaleradio In 2020, the television personality revealed the cancer had spread to his spine, brain and lungs. The TalkTV presenter has now been interviewed by the Reform UK MP, giving the "most compelling" interview of his career. New photos show a frail looking James sitting on a garden chair next to Nigel, with a sun hat on his head and a yellow blanket over his legs. Advertisement READ MORE ON JAMES WHALE James is seen placing an hand on Nigel's arm as they chatted. The photos were shared by TalkTV producer Chuck Thomas ahead of it being released. He captioned it: "After 50 years in broadcasting, Whaley delivers one of the most compelling and profound conversations of his career. "A masterclass in asking the right questions." Advertisement Most read in News TV He added: "Filming Whaley's last interview with Nigel Farage . The bravest man I know. A legend and a friend." Last Sunday, James took to social media to post a Talk's James Whale issues devastating health update as star says he's 'at end' of cancer journey and ending treatment He shared a video on X in which he said: ''m not terribly well in the final stages of cancer, but I just want to tell my grandson how proud I am of him. ' He's a royal marine and he's been a royal marine for over six months, nearly a year now, he got through all his training, and I am so, so proud, you have no idea.' Advertisement As he struggled to hold back tears, the Celebrity Big Brother star continued: 'Happy Birthday, mate. 'Happy Birthday to all of you who have put your lives where you have. '360 years ago, the royal marines were founded. Happy Birthday to you all.' Taking the opportunity to reassure his fans, he concluded: 'It's alright, I'm an old git, [I'm] 74. Advertisement 'I'm still on the TV and radio but not for much longer. I love you all, guys.' Fans and well-wishers flocked to the comments section to send him their messages of support as he continues his final stages of terminal kidney cancer. One X user wrote: 'You have been the voice of many people, thank you. Your family are lucky to have such an inspirational loved one. Thinking of you and sending love.' Another fan commented: 'Bless you James, stay strong and keep fighting, we are all with you on this journey.' Advertisement Cancer types, signs and symptoms Everything you need to know about different types of Cancer What are Stomach cancer: Symptoms, causes, and treatments What does a What are esophageal cancer symptoms? Is How to tell the Just last month, James announced on his show, which he has been filming from home, that he doesn't have long left in his battle. He told viewers: 'I'm actually in my last couple of weeks. Last time I saw my oncologist, he said I probably have only got weeks to go. 'Over the 50 years, I have interviewed and chatted to some of the most amazing people. It may have been you. Maybe we'll catch up for the last time.' Earlier this year, he celebrated his 74 th birthday in the company of his loved ones, surrounded by his family and friends. Advertisement James has been married to his wife Nadine Lamont-Brown for four years, after tying the knot at a ceremony in Tenterden, Kent in October 2021. The broadcaster's first wife, Melinda Maxted, ironically, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in February 2018 and died three months later. They have two sons, James and Peter. 4 James admitted he 'hasn't got long left' in a fresh health update Credit: @jameswhaleradio/Instagram
Irish Times
2 hours ago
- Irish Times
Taylor Tomlinson at 3Arena review: more personal, more vulnerable but few surprises
Taylor Tomlinson 3Arena, Dublin ★★★☆☆ Sophie Buddle opens at Dublin 's 3Arena with a quirky, self-consciously annoying, and more or less effective set. There are some obligatory vibrator jokes, a vaguely political bit about the American Democrat party being like a guy who talks big but can't get hard. While the material is far from fresh, it does the job: the room is loose, primed and game. In the break before Taylor Tomlinson takes the stage, a screen invites the audience to text in responses to a list of questions: 'What was your queer awakening?' 'When and how did you come out?' It's a nice device, creating a sense of intimacy and some gentle suspense. When Tomlinson arrives, the atmosphere shifts. She exudes authority: measured, magnetic, completely in control. Her delivery is pitch-perfect: immaculate pacing, precise modulation, punchlines landing with forensic accuracy. Like all good comics, she commands not just the laughs but the silences between them. The Save Me tour finds Tomlinson at a pivotal moment in her career. Her two Netflix specials, Quarter-Life Crisis and Look at You, cemented her as a polished, emotionally astute voice of millennial comedy. READ MORE This new show feels like a progression: more personal, more vulnerable. She confronts the death of her mother, reflects on coming out as bisexual in her 30s, and reckons with the rigid Christianity that shaped her early life. As the tour's title implies, that religious upbringing forms the show's thematic spine. Yet for all its structure and candour, the set never quite breaks open. The religious material might have felt transgressive to someone deeply sheltered, but for anyone living in a secular society, it treads familiar ground. Tomlinson attempts to mine the comic gap between the cheery iconography of Sunday school and the darker realities of scripture, calling Noah's Ark 'dark as f**k,' and pointing to the latent misogyny embedded in many Biblical stories. It's all true, I guess, but it's also boring. A line like 'If you're using religion to terrify people, f**k you,' lands more like mainstream progressivism than comic provocation. A similar flatness hangs over the sexual material. 'I could have been licking ice cream when I was swallowing swords,' she quips, comparing cunnilingus to fellatio. The audience laughs, but mildly. Is anyone scandalised by this? Beneath the punchlines are familiar assumptions: that heterosexual sex is structurally unequal, that women are disproportionately impacted, that queerness is liberation. Again, not necessarily untrue, but neither is it revelatory or surprising stuff. This is the central problem. Comedy, at its best, works by compression and sudden release: a set-up that feints in one direction, then snaps somewhere else. Genuine shock. You laugh because something dislodges. Tomlinson is brilliant at building rhythm, but the surprise rarely comes. The set is warm, sympathetic, beautifully delivered and safe. It's in the final stretch that something livelier emerges. Tomlinson and Buddle return, seated on a church pew, riffing off the audience's texts. The exchange is loose, quick-witted, delightfully unscripted. You feel their friendship, their sharpness, their spontaneity. For 15 minutes, the room crackles.
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
‘I was confused' – Cole Palmer and Reece James open up on Donald Trump's Club World Cup celebrations with Chelsea stars
COLE PALMER and Reece James were left confused after Donald Trump celebrated with them as they lifted the Club World Cup. 4 Reece James was left stunned by Donald Trump's inclusion for the Club World Cup trophy celebrations Credit: Getty 4 Cole Palmer was equally confused by the US President's insistence on being involved in the trophy presentation Credit: Getty 4 James told reporters afterwards he thought Trump was going to exit the stage 4 Trump later told reporters he had a great time at the event Credit: Reuters But as the Blues geared up for the trophy lift ceremony, they were threatened with being upstaged by US President Trump. The 79-year-old was seen handing out many of the medals alongside Fifa president However, while typically political figures would be expected to exit the stage at that point to give the team their moment to shine, Trump remained alongside the team with a beaming smile. Trump appeared to be gestured away from the stage initially by Infantino, before James, 25, was seen asking him, "Are you staying?" READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The Republican had also inadvertently blocked the view of Golden Ball winner Palmer, who had a confused look on his face as he was also seen asking James, "What's he doing?" Speaking after the game, Palmer, 23, and James both admitted they were surprised about the turn of events. Palmer told the BBC: "I knew he was going to be here but I didn't know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy so I was a bit confused, yeah." Captain James added to Sky Sports: "Before they told me he (Trump) was going to present the trophy and then exit the stage. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "Then I thought he was going to exit the stage but he wanted to stay." Following the game Trump revealed he had a good time, and joked he would even consider signing an executive order to change America's naming of "soccer" to football for next summer's World Cup. Club World Cup final crowd's reaction to Donald Trump This summer's Club World Cup served as a preamble for the coveted international tournament next summer, which Fifa estimate will see 6.5 million visitors to stadiums across the US, Trump's appearance at the MetLife stadium was Club World Cup 2025 Guide SOME of the world's biggest clubs are in action at this summer's Club World Cup in the United States! Chelsea are keeping Premier League hopes alive in the big tournament which is on until the final at New Jersey's Metlife Stadium July 13. Though Manchester City have been knocked out by Saudi Pro side Al-Hilal after losing in a 4-3 thriller. INFO Everything you need to know about the Club World Cup LATEST NEWS & FEATURES Club World Cup top scorers
