What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Thursday

November 28, 2024
What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Thursday

There's Memorial - The Story of HIV/AIDS in Ireland, What They Really Mean for You looks at aviation, Hector heads to Antigua, and Smoggie Queens is a new comedy set in a catty drag scene . . .

Pick of the Day

This documentary tells the story of the virus and its impact on Irish society, while following the commissioning and creation of the recently unveiled memorial at the Phoenix Park.

This programme examines how HIV/AIDS shattered the lives of homosexual men, haemophiliacs, drug users, sex workers, prisoners and women when it was at its deplorable peak in the 1980s and 1990s.

New or Returning Shows

What They Really Mean for You, 9.00pm, BBC One

Well worth a look as the implications will be felt in Ireland.

Michelle Ackerley finds out what the UK Government's net zero targets means for holidaymakers and asks if it's possible to make an environmentally responsible decision on a budget.

As the aviation industry develops new ideas to reduce emissions with technologies, such as new fuels and battery-powered planes, the BBC's climate editor Justin Rowlatt and science reporter Fran Scott join Michelle to explore whether it will be possible to keep flying abroad into the future.

Smoggie Queens, 10.10pm, BBC Three

This brand-new comedy is about a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their north-eastern town of Middlesbrough and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community.

Dickie's friends rally around him when his boyfriend dumps him on the doorstep. He vows to fight for his love and win back his man.

Written by and starring Phil Dunning, with Mark Benton, Alexandra Mardell, Patsy Lowe and Elijah Young.

Highlights from the annual ceremony hosted by Anton Savage and Kathryn Thomas, with the overall winner representing Ireland at the Word Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

Don’t Miss

Hector Caribbean, 9.30pm, TG4

This week’s episode sees Hector Ó hEochagáin land on the island of Antigua.

He checks out the West Indies cricket team as the prepare for the World Cup, joins in with the famous Hells Gate Steel Orchestra and lifts a stingray in the Caribbean Sea.

Then it's time to board his own yacht and make the trip to the 'Emerald Isle of the Caribbean', Montserrat.

He takes an emotional trip to the exclusion zone of the Soufrière Hills volcano that erupted in 1995 causing widespread devastation.

Hector then ends up investigating the true Irishness of this island and uncovers a new truth about the slave trade there.

New to Stream

The Madness, Netflix

Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo) is a political consultant-turned-TV pundit who may have lost his way in life.

While on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel, Muncie finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he's being framed for the crime.

Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out.

Along the way he'll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.

Is It Cake? Holiday, Netflix

Talented bakers, unbelievable illusions and joyful Christmas vibes. Or 'holidays’ as the Americans are prone to call Christmas time.

Is It Cake? Holiday brings back nine All Star bakers from past seasons for the ultimate Yuletide showdown.

Across four episodes, watch as bakers return to craft tasty replicas of ice skates, wreaths, nutcrackers and more in this holiday spin on the mind-bending baking competition.

Bakers will baffle the celebrity judges with their festive and delicious deceptions and fight their way to the ultimate grand prize.

Asaf, Netflix

In this Turkish drama, Asaf is an ordinary driver with strong moral values, trying to find a way to get his life back on track after his separation from his wife and son.

Following an unfortunate traffic accident, he gets entangled with the wrong people and finds himself sucked into a world of mystery. His life will never be the same.

Ending Today

The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, 8.00pm, Channel 4

Here’s a last look at this year’s contest.

Jo Brand is joined by series judge Prue Leith (below) and comedian Harry Hill to review the final, with exclusive unseen footage from the tent and interviews with all three participants.

Co-host Tom Allen casts a beady eye upon the bakes brought along by the studio audience and there are photos of the wonderful and woeful bakes sent in by viewers.

Hunting Mr Nice: The Cannabis Kingpin, 9.00pm, BBC Two

The story of legendary cannabis dealer Howard Marks concludes.

In 1987, Howard and his crew are planning their biggest shipment - smuggling 30 tons of 'sticky bud' from Thailand to Canada, worth $60million.

Meanwhile, the War on Drugs is picking up pace. Has Howard's luck finally run out?

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