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Irish Independent
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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 Independent
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Oasis at the BBC, Apocalypse Now and Murderer Behind The Mask
Oasis at the BBC BBC Two, 8.35pm An evening dedicated to the Gallagher brothers — Noel, left and Liam — and their cohorts starts with a selection of performances from the BBC's archives. It's followed by 1997 documentary Oasis: Right Here, Right Now (10.20pm) and Later Presents Oasis from 2000 (11pm). Rhod Gilbert: The Book of John Channel 4, 10.25pm Stand-up performance recorded at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. The comedian's first live show for six years reveals how he managed to find humour even in his darkest hour, with help from a surprising source. In the Arena: Serena Williams BBC One, 11.10pm & 11.55pm Fascinating eight-part series in which the tennis star looks back on her 27-year career, one of the most successful in the sport's history. It begins with an insight into Serena's early years on the circuit when she was in the shadow of her older sister Venus, to her first Grand Slam victory at the 1999 US Open. Dune RTÉ One, 9.25pm Denis Villeneuve's acclaimed take on Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel stars Timothée Chalamet as a gifted young man who faces numerous challenges while trying to secure the future of his family and his people. A second instalment followed in 2024. Apocalypse Now RTÉ One, 12.20am Acclaimed Oscar-winning Vietnam War drama, inspired by Joseph Conrad's novella Heart of Darkness. An army captain is sent to kill a fellow officer who has gone insane, but finds his own state of mind pushed to its limit. Martin Sheen and Marlon Brando star. Murderer Behind The Mask Prime Video, streaming now ADVERTISEMENT Learn more True crime isn't just the purview of Netflix, you know, and this Prime Video offering about Elaine O'Hara and Graham Dwyer hits particularly close to home. It highlights how An Garda Síochana meticulously pieced together the truth, turning an overlooked case into one of Ireland's most haunting murder trials. Back in September 2013, the remains of childcare worker O'Hara were discovered in the Dublin mountains. Initially believed to be a suicide, her case took a twisted tangent when fishermen stumbled upon crucial evidence leading to Dwyer, a respected architect who lived in Foxrock with his wife and kids. Beneath his carefully crafted facade lurked a secret life fuelled by a dark stabbing obsession, revealed through his disturbing text exchanges with O'Hara. Over the course of two 45-minute instalments, this Wag Entertainment-produced series purports to uncover how the investigation unfolded and the tragic story behind Elaine's murder. The Waterfront Netflix, streaming now From the makers of Dawson's Creek and Scream, we have this deliciously ridiculous number inspired by true events. It centres on the Buckley family, who have ruled Havenport, North Carolina, for decades. Now, with their patriarch, Harlan (Holt McCallany), recovering from multiple heart attacks (not helped by his predilection for impromptu punching sessions with his son), they resort to drug smuggling courtesy of a surprising face (belonging to Topher Grace). For more glossy, far-fetched US drama, season three of Manifest is available from Monday. The Buccaneers AppleTV+, streaming now Apple's answer to Bridgerton (but with bonus Americans) is here with its second season. Grenfell: Uncovered Netflix, streaming now Exploring the events leading up to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, this heart-rendering documentary reveals decisions by businesses and government that contributed to the tragedy. Somebody Feed Phil Netflix, streaming now This time, Phil visits Amsterdam, Tbilisi, Sydney, Adelaide, Manila, Vegas, Guatemala, San Sebastián and Boston, while enjoying a spot of bone gnawing with Ray Romano and Brad Garrett along the way. The Many Deaths of Nora Dalmasso Netflix, streaming now She wasn't rich, famous, or part of the swinger set. Rather 'a symbol of what happens to those who stray from the patriarchal mould'. In other unsolved murder documentaries on Netflix, we have I'm Your Venus, landing on Monday.
