The Olympic Rings on the Eiffel Tower, Paris. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire Leah Purcell in High Country. Photo: BBC Thelma and Louise Jacqui Hurley and Des Cahill, Up For The Match.
Photo: Andres Poveda Planning a night on the couch? Here are today’s top TV and streaming options. RTÉ2, 9.15am, 1.
15pm & 7.15pm The first official day of action from the Games is dominated by swimming but there’s also some cycling to enjoy, while medals will be handed out in the men’s rugby sevens this evening. Coverage continues throughout the week, with the eagerly awaited athletics getting underway on Friday.
Leah Purcell in High Country. Photo: BBC BBC Two, 9pm & 9.45pm Tension rises as Andie’s investigation gathers pace.
However, putting a tip from supposed psychic Damien to the test could land her in grave danger. Meanwhile, as Helen makes good use of her studio, daughter Kirra is left to her own devices. Jacqui Hurley and Des Cahill, Up For The Match.
Photo: Andres Poveda RTÉ One, 9.20pm Jacqui Hurley and Des Cahill present another edition of the sports show. This time they are joined by Marty Morrissey and Anna Geary, who are live in Armagh and Galway to meet fans looking forward to Sunday’s All-Ireland football final.
There’s also a chance to win tickets to the game. Thelma and Louise TG4, 9.45pm Ridley Scott’s superb drama stars Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, above, as the titular duo, best friends whose road trip takes an unexpected turn after they kill a would-be rap.