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 rapist in self defence.
Harvey Keitel and Brad Pitt are among the supporting cast. Robert DeNiro in Raging Bull RTÉ One, 12.10am A shapeshifting Robert De Niro is on Oscar-winning form as talented but troubled boxer Jake LaMotta in Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed biopic.
Time Bandits AppleTV+, streaming now Meet Kevin. He’s a young British boy who, according to this family, is “stuck in the past.” So, it seems fitting that a portal to the past lurks in his wardrobe and contains all sorts of comedians in costume, including Lisa “Phoebe” Kudrow, Jemaine “ Flight of the Concords ” Clement, and Matt “Super Hans” King.
And, yes, it’s a reboot of the 1981 movie, which was directed by Terry Gilliam and featured John Cleese plus Michael Palin. You could call it partially Python. Toyko Swindlers.
Photo: Netflix Netflix, streaming now Inspired by Ko Shinjo’s novel and directed by Hitoshi One, this offering portrays a thrilling saga of real estate fraud. The story reveals a series of unique crimes orchestrated by a cunning group of cons, who exploit real estate transactions to embezzle significant wads of cash. Gold.
Photo: Netflix Netflix, streaming now Idris Elba brings a bird’s eye view to all things gold. From deep mega mines to ornate tribal and familial celebrations, Elba’s global tour traces the human story of the revered yellow ore. Wonderland.
Photo: Netflix Netflix, streaming now This week’s South Korean sci-fi dystopia comes dipped in a saccharine glaze. When AI enables the grieving to talk to the recently departed, a flight attendant and a mother grapple with the meaning of reality and humanity. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.
