Your TV Guide: Must-Watch Shows, New Arrivals, and More!
Get ready for a week of captivating television! From heartwarming dating shows to gripping crime dramas, there’s something for everyone on this week’s schedule.
First Dates Ireland Makes a Sweet Return
Ready for another dose of romance? *First Dates Ireland* is back on RTÉ2 tonight at 9:30pm. 🍷💕
Maître d’ Mateo Saina welcomes a fresh batch of singletons hoping to find love over dinner. Will sparks fly?
There’s nervous IT manager Paddy from Kildare, who goes from chaos to harmony with feisty singer-songwriter Dervla from Bundoran.
Then it’s fun-loving super-positive Brazilian waiter Luis, who takes to the stage with sassy Nigerian playwright Doyle.
Next up is primary school teacher and comedian Sinead (above, right) from Louth, who shares her passion for the unconventional with idiosyncratic part-time DJ John (above, left) from Shankill.
Finally, it’s former inter-county footballer and Paul Mescal lookalike Hugh from Kildare who enters the gladiatorial arena with trainee lawyer and ‘curly mullet’ aficionado Aisling from Limerick.
First Dates Ireland airs on RTÉ2 at 9.30pm and is also available to stream on RTÉ Player.
Dragons’ Den Fires Up for a New Season
Get ready for another season of high-stakes deals on Dragons’ Den. This Tuesday at 8pm on BBC One, the Dragons return with fresh pitches and entrepreneurs hoping to secure funding.
Guest investor Joe Wicks joins the gang of multi-millionaire investors including Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Sara Davies, Steven Bartlett, and Touker Suleyman.
Expect to hear pitches from a fitness fanatic turned entrepreneur, cousins with a range of dissolvable vitamins, a chicken hotel entrepreneur, and a mother-of-two hoping to revolutionize shoelaces.
New and Returning Shows
Get ready for a mix of fresh faces and familiar favorites.
* **No Worries If Not!:** This hilarious sketch show featuring Sean Burke, Michael Fry, Justine Stafford and Killian Sundermann returns for a second season on RTÉ2 at 10:30pm Tuesday. There’ll be plenty of laughs as the crew parodies popular shows and creates quirky, relatable sketches.
* **Sandi’s Great British Woodland Restoration:** Sandi Toksvig tackles a different kind of challenge in this new series on Channel 4. With her wife, she’s taken on the ambitious task of reviving a neglected woodland. Will they succeed? Tune in at 8pm Wednesday to find out.
* **Far North:** A new crime caper series, filmed in New Zealand and premiering on U&Alibi at 10pm Thursday.
Don’t Miss: Clint Eastwood Collection
Eastwood fans, rejoice! BBC Four has a special treat lined up: Clint Eastwood: The Man With No Name (9:20pm, Monday) a profile of the legendary actor and director, with interviews and excerpts from his iconic films.
Enjoy a night of classic Eastwood films,
including *Kelly’s Heroes* (7pm) and *Where Eagles Dare* (10:20pm).
New Streamable Titles
Looking to settle in for a movie night? New releases are coming to your favorite platforms!
* **American Primeval (Netflix):** Step into the brutal, violent world of 1857 America in this gripping historical drama starring Betty Gilpin and Taylor Kitsch. Prepare for a story of survival amidst conflict.
* **On Call (Prime Video):** This high-octane procedural takes you inside the world of Long Beach Police. Experience the pressures and complexities of the job through the eyes of a veteran officer and a rookie.
* **The Upshaws (Netflix):** Mike Epps shines in this heartwarming family comedy about a family navigating life’s ups and downs in Indianapolis.
**What are you watching this week? Share your picks in the comments!**