Alison Hammond explores Florida, Carla O’Brien returns with CrimeCall, Stanley Tucci uncovers Venice’s culinary secrets, Vótáil delves into the 2011 General Election, and The Tattooist’s Son: Journey to Auschwitz shares a powerful story.
Pick of the Day
Alison Hammond’s Florida Unpacked, 6:30 PM, BBC Two
This 15-part series promises to be engaging.
Alison Hammond and her son Aidan embark on a budget-friendly tour of Florida’s lesser-known attractions.
In their first episode, they visit Silver Springs State Park, delving into the history and charm of the area.
Hammond demonstrates that renting a motorhome can be an efficient and safe choice, proving it can be more cost-effective than staying in hotels.
They also kayak through clear waters and discover the unique retro elements of 1950s and ’60s drive-in culture.
New or Returning Shows
The Tattooist’s Son: Journey to Auschwitz, 9:00 PM, Sky History
Streaming on NOW
This heart-wrenching documentary follows Gary Solokov, the son of Gita and Lali Sokolov, real-life tattooists in Auschwitz.
The Sokolovs’ story began in the concentration camp, surviving amidst the horrors of the Nazi regime.
The film captures Gary’s first visit to Auschwitz, shedding light on the experiences of his parents in one of the most notorious death camps in history.
CrimeCall, 9:35 PM, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
CrimeCall returns, featuring Carla O’Brien’s crime-solving appeals.
Watch as O’Brien presents reconstructions, CCTV footage, and features to solve crimes with help from police advisers and the public.
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, 8:00 PM, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
The hit foodie series continues its culinary journey with American actor Stanley Tucci.
This week, Tucci immerses himself in Venice, exploring its unique culinary offerings.
Discover the innovative ways Venetians adapted to their lagoon environment and the influences on their food culture.
Don’t Miss
Vótáil, 8:00 PM, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
This episode of Vótáil focuses on the 2011 General Election in Ireland.
Examine how Fianna Fáil navigated the challenges after the economic crash, the guarantee, and the bailout, and the public’s demand for change.
The Usual Suspects, 9:30 PM, TG4
Bryan Singer’s gripping thriller stars Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Benicio Del Toro, Kevin Pollak, Stephen Baldwin, Pete Postlethwaite, Chazz Palminteri, and Suzy Amis.
Five criminals form a team for a final heist, only to uncover that their meeting was planned by a cunning crime lord.
The Windermere Children, 10:30 PM, BBC Four
Based on true events, this drama follows child survivors of the Holocaust sent to England’s Windermere.
Psychologist Oscar Friedmann and his team strive to help the children, who are waiting for news about their families.
Special Features
Jamie’s £1 Wonders & Money-Saving Meals, 8:00 PM, Channel 4
Chef Jamie Oliver shows how to save money on meals, demonstrating dishes made from discounted vegetables and utilizing leftovers.
From mushroom soup to cheesy air-fryer soda bread, this episode offers practical advice for budget-conscious cooks.
Holocaust: Night Will Fall, 12:00 AM, Channel 4
This documentary revisits a 1945 project by the Ministry of Information to document Nazi concentration camp atrocities.
Narrated by Helena Bonham Carter, the film details the restoration of Sidney Bernstein’s original archival material by the Imperial War Museum.
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