What to watch on TV and streaming today: First Night of the Proms, Aisha and Building the Band
This year's event starts in fine style with works by Bliss, Mendelssohn, Sibelius, Wallen and Vaughan Williams. Bass-baritone Gerald Finley and violinist Lisa Batiashvili are among the performers.
The final edition sees the former grocer's shop reopen its doors on the local community's busiest day of the year.
Aisha RTÉ One, 9.35pm
Touching drama in which a Nigerian refugee befriends an ex-con, but their relationship is soon threatened by red tape. Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor play the central characters.
The Ballad of Cable Hogue TG4, 9.35pm
Sam Peckinpah's wonderful comedy-western stars Jason Robards as a prospector who, while lost in the desert, stumbles upon an underground spring. Not only does it save his life, it gives him a money-making idea, as well as a way to take revenge on his enemies.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Prime Video, streaming now
The third and final season (well, Belly is pretty much a full-blown adult at this juncture) kicks off with a two-episode premiere. The 11-episode season will continue weekly, wrapping up with its last instalment on September 17.
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Trainwreck: Balloon Boy Netflix, streaming now
Remember Balloon Boy? Back in 2009, a man from Colorado rang the authorities claiming his homemade spaceship had blown away with his six-year-old son inside. If you don't know the story, you can probably guess the rest.
Apocalypse in the Tropics Netflix, streaming now
Where does governance end and doctrine begin? To put it another way, at what point do the lines blur between democratic rule and religious rule? This isn't an anatomy of what's devolving in North America right now, but rather what's already happened in South America. In her new documentary, Brazilian filmmaker Petra Costa returns with a penetrating look at how Christian evangelical movements have gained powerful influence over Brazil's political system. With remarkable access to both sitting president Lula and former president Bolsonaro — plus one of Brazil's most prominent televangelists — the film dives into the spiritual and strategic alliances shaping modern Brazil. What emerges is a tense portrait of a nation where apocalyptic beliefs mix with political ambition. Costa, known for her Oscar-nominated The Edge of Democracy, again captures a country in flux with raw honesty and clarity.
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
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