Historical drama Wolf Hall returns, Joe Duffy discusses The Meaning of Life with Fintan O'Toole, Sinead reaches breaking point on The Gone, and there's the FAI Cup Final between Drogheda United and Derry City . . .
Wolf Hall, 9.00pm, BBC One
Return of the much-lauded historical drama, adapting the final novel in Hilary Mantel's trilogy about Henry VIII's adviser Thomas Cromwell.
In terms of the star-studded cast, Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis reprise their roles alongside Harriet Walter and Timonthy Spall.
As Anne Boleyn's blood is sluiced from the scaffold, Oliver Cromwell picks his way through the wreckage of her death to take his place as principal councillor to King Henry VIII.
But in rising so high in the royal pecking order, Cromwell has also attracted some powerful enemies.
Shoot to Kill: Terror on the Tube, 9.00pm, Channel 4
Two-part documentary featuring previously unheard testimony, exploring the manhunt following the London bombings of 2005.
You might recall that it resulted in the shooting dead of the entirely innocent electrician Jean Charles de Menezes (above) by armed police.
Featuring a forensic look at the course of action taken on the day, and testimony from UK PM Tony Blair, senior police officers, a close friend of Jean Charles, and civilian eyewitnesses.
Things are coming to a head as a spiralling Sinead reaches breaking point, worrying her mother, as she seeks vigilante justice, while Aileen confronts Derry's widow.
Evidence suggests the Mountain Murderer is back and responsible for the latest killing, leaving a trail of breadcrumbs for Diana and Richter, who close in on an unlikely suspect.
Life Actually, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One
In this week's episode, Karl and Caroline's wedding plans are in jeopardy as their legal documents go MIA somewhere between Mayo and Austria.
Elsewhere, the excitement mounts for Aoife and Graham.
Joe Duffy meets author and journalist Fintan O'Toole (below), who talks about his Catholic, working-class upbringing in Crumlin.
This include a close encounter as an altar boy with legendary (and hugely feared) Archbishop of Dublin, John Charles McQuaid.
While no longer personally religious, O'Toole reveals his concerns about the idea of a moral vacuum or God-shaped hole in a more secular culture and seeks to imbue his own life with meaning through love.
Junior Eurovision 2024, 8.30pm, TG4
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Madrid is just one week away and Ireland's entry Enya Cox Dempsey is gearing up to sing to millions of people around Europe.
This special episode follows her incredible journey from winning the national selection, to recording the brand new Irish Eurosong Le Chéile.
With 15 musical acts from around Europe taking part in the competition, it won't be easy.
Journey to Bethlehem, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
You might think Christmas is about rampant consumerism – but it’s supposed to be about something else. A clue is in the name.
It’s the story of a young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility and a young man torn between love and honour.
Then there’s a jealous king who will stop at absolutely nothing to keep his crown.
This live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family weaves classic Christmas melodies with humour, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told, the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus.
Neil Jordan's black comedy, based on Patrick McCabe's novel, starring Eamonn Owens, Stephen Rea, Milo O'Shea and Sinead O'Connor.
Francie Brady, a boy growing up in a dysfunctional family, finds solace in a fantasy world.
He begins to plunge deeper into his delusions, with his behaviour becoming increasingly erratic, until it eventually culminates in the murder of a neighbour.
War Horse, 2.35pm, BBC One
Steven Spielberg's drama based on Michael Morpurgo's book, starring Jeremy Irvine, Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch.
A farmer's son forms a close bond with a horse he trains, but is forced to give the animal up when it is sold to the British army during the First World War.
The horse passes through various owners on both sides as he travels across the battlefields of France, while the boy refuses to give up on being reunited.
Drogheda United meet Derry City (KO 3pm) in Irish football’s Big Day Out and Peter Collins presents all the action from the final at Aviva Stadium.
Despite enduring a disappointing league campaign, a 3-2 win against Wexford in the semi-finals ensured Drogheda reached this stage for the first time since they were runners-up in 2013.
Derry last lifted this trophy just two seasons ago and have a chance to regain the trophy – and make some amends for a frustrating Premier Division campaign - after overcoming Bohemians 2-0 in the last four.
With commentary by Des Curran and Tony O'Donoghue.
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