U2's Adam Clayton explores the showband days in Ballroom Blitz, Rage Against the Regime: Iran looks at protests in that country, there's Champions League action, and The Big Interview features Micheál Martin . . .
In this two-part documentary, U2's Adam Clayton explores how showbands played an integral role in the development of an Irish music industry, which is a global powerhouse today.
In this opening episode, he documents the rise and fall of Irish showbands as they inspired a church-dominated 1950s Ireland to embrace a new modern world of music, fashion and pop culture of the 1960s.
Rage Against the Regime: Iran, 9.00pm, BBC Two
First of a two-part documentary revealing the truth about the mass anti-government protests that erupted across Iran since 2009, told through the stories of eyewitnesses and survivors.
Iranians protested against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's 2009 election victory with deadly consequences, and 10 years later they took to the streets again after a hike in fuel prices, with the regime's response becoming known as Bloody November.
The Mayor of Casterbridge, 10.00pm, BBC Four
Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's tale of a rich man who auctions his wife and child while drunk, but whose past comes back to haunt him in later life. Alan Bates stars. First broadcast 22 January 1978
Episodes 2-4 follow, so you might want to record them all and watch some other time.
After the Party, 9.00pm, Channel 4
The intense New Zealand drama continues.
Spurred on by the news that Phil will be selecting boys for a basketball camp, Penny attempts to find Ollie and persuade him to expose Phil but he rejects her pleas.
After the death of her mother, Penny feels like an outsider in her own family and seeks solace with Simon, which pushes their relationship into dangerous territory. A new accusation against Phil is revealed.
My Brilliant Friend, 9.00pm, Sky Atlantic
Streaming on NOW
As this superb adaptation continues it's fourth and final season, Elena returns from a trip to New York, and then she and Lila share news that they are both pregnant.
Then, after spending a day together, a sudden earthquake sends terror through Naples as Lila and Elena try to reunite with their families.
The Big Interview: Micheál Martin, Virgin Media One
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin joins Colette Fitzpatrick for a live one-on-one interview to discuss the issues affecting people and his plans for the country as the nation prepares to vote in Friday’s General Election.
Chef's Table, Netflix
Season 7 continues the series' tradition of spotlighting the world's most extraordinary chefs who are redefining the culinary landscape.
This season’s lineup features a diverse group of chefs, each bringing their unique perspective and creativity to the table.
9-1-1 Lone Star, Disney+
We're up to season 5 on this drama series starring Rob Lowe. It's also the final run.
Nearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11. In the wake of the attack, Owen had the unenviable task of rebuilding his station.
After a similar tragedy happens to a firehouse in Austin, Owen, along with his troubled firefighter son, T.K., takes his progressive philosophies of life and firefighting down to Texas, where he helps them start anew.
On the surface, Owen is all about big-city style and swagger, but underneath he struggles with a secret he hides from the world - one that could very well end his life.
Our Little Secret
Lindsey Lohan stars in this movie about two resentful exes who are forced to spend Christmas under the same roof after discovering that their current partners are siblings.
Pretty big one as Liverpool host Real Madrid (Kick-off 8.00pm) as Joanne Cantwell presents all the action from the matchday five league phase contest at Anfield.
Real are unbeaten in their last eight meetings with the Reds, a run that includes victories in the 2018 and 2022 finals of this competition.
But the English side have made the stronger start to the current campaign, winning their opening four matches, while holders Real have been beaten by Lille and Milan.
With commentary by Darragh Maloney and Ray Houghton.
Over on Virgin Media Two there’s Celtic v Club Brugge (Kick-off 8.00pm) at Celtic Park.
The Scottish side won their previous two home matches in the competition against Slovan Bratislava and Red Bull Leipzig and another victory will put them in a strong position in the table.
But Belgium’s Brugge will go into this match on a high after their 1-0 home win against English club Aston Villa last time out.
.svg)