RTÉ Guide

TV Planner

- w ith Stephen Mey ler

The Durrells, RTÉ One

If you’re not lucky enough to be going on a sun holiday this summer, then this nostalgic series about a transplant­ed English family living in rural Corfu between the wars is a perfect virtual blast of sunshine. Writer Henry Miller comes to stay with the family, and stirs up tension among Louisa and her children.

A Royal Guide To... Funerals, Channel 4

The UK’S royals plan their own funerals from start to nish. Phillip designed a bespoke Land Rover hearse for his departure. More than 250,000 people saw the late Queen lying in state in London and two million lined the streets for Diana’s funeral.

Glastonbur­y 2024, BBC Two

Day two brings pop icon Cyndi Lauper and Mercury Prize winner Michael Kiwanuka, whose soulful vibe is the perfect soundtrack to a summer Saturday afternoon. Then it’s global popstar Camila Cabello, who releases her third album, C, XOXO, the day before she makes her debut at the festival.

Glastonbur­y 2024, BBC Two

Clara Amfo and Lauren Laverne are live from the Glastonbur­y Festival, introducin­g the best performanc­es from the ve main stages, including Janelle Monae, Avril Lavigne and Brittany Howard. Plus, a short lm about the performanc­e that opened the Pyramid Stage on Sunday morning from the Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Suranne Jones: Investigat­ing Witch Trials, Channel 4

The actor concludes her look at the most infamous witch trials in history. Suranne discovers why so many women were accused of witchcraft and what their story means today. This time, she is at the site of the most infamous witch trials of all, Salem.

All Creatures Great and Small, RTÉ One

When new vet Richard Carmody joins the practice, James feels his place by Siegfried’s side is threatened. Con icts come to the surface at Mrs Pumphrey’s community tea party. Starring Nicholas Ralph, Rachel Shenton and Tony Pitts.

Under the Banner of Heaven, RTÉ One & Player

True crime drama based on the 2003 non- ction book by Jon Krakauer. With a lead suspect in custody, the investigat­ion uncovers more ominous questions than answers as the hidden history of the once admired La erty family is exposed.

The Cleaning Lady, Sky Witness & NOW

The series following gifted CambodianF­ilipino doctor Thony De La Rosa in the US to seek medical care for her gravely ill son. Detective Flores digs deeper into the cause of Marco’s death. Meanwhile, Thony, Arman and Garrett team up to bring down Kamdar.

Bake Off: The Profession­als, Channel 4

The best three teams from each set of heats compete to reach the nal. For their rst challenge, the chefs create two batches of chocolate bars: 24 gourmet bars and 24 fusion bars. In the second challenge, the chefs create a hanging showpiece made entirely from chocolate.

Crossfire, RTÉ One & Player

Drama about a British family who are caught up in an armed assault on a holiday resort in Spain. With the hotel shooters still at large and crippled by fear for her own family, Jo summons her courage to rescue as many sta and guests as possible.

Storyville: Inheriting the Castle, BBC Four

Justina, an indigenous Argentinia­n, has been rewarded by her former employer for her lifelong work as her maid with an enormous crumbling mansion deep in the Argentine Pampas. The only condition is that she can never sell it.

Super Surgeons: A Chance At Life, Channel 4

When Lauren was eight years old, she complained to her mum about a lump in her groin. At the time, nothing was found. It was only when the growth returned, many years later, that it was recognised as a very rare cancer called myxoid liposarcom­a.

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