Today's top TV and streaming picks: The Hunt For Shannon Matthews, Beekept and Calm With Horses
RTÉ One, 6.30pm
It's autumn, and the storm damage is there for all to see. Nevertheless, bulb planting is gathering pace as the garden team prepares for spring, and there could be good news – it's suspected that the resident pony is pregnant.
Beekept
RTÉ One, 7.30pm
A buzzing documentary charting the life and work of Irish beekeepers. They come from many different walks of life, including science, the arts and business, but they all have one thing in common – to help the humble honey bee thrive.
Titanic: Secrets of the Shipwreck
Channel 4, 8pm
In the concluding part of the documentary, scientist and explorer Robert Ballard piggybacks on US Navy missions to hunt for the wreck. He's assisted by French researchers whose access to hi-tech equipment proves invaluable.
Murder Case: The Vanishing Cyclist
BBC Two, 10.50pm
Gripping if disturbing two-part documentary about the disappearance of Tony Parsons, a 63-year-old ex-British Navy officer. For three years, his whereabouts remained unknown, until an emergency call helped the authorities piece together what happened to him.
Calm with Horses
RTÉ2, 9pm
Compelling crime drama focusing on the efforts of a gang member to carry out the tasks set for him by his drug-dealer bosses while also being a good father, tasks put to the test when he's ordered to kill for the first time. Cosmo Jarvis and Barry Keoghan star.
Confess, Fletch
RTÉ One, 9.30pm
Jon Hamm takes over the role of the investigative journalist-turned-freelance writer originally played by Chevy Chase. This time his efforts to rescue a kidnapped father result in him accused of murder.
The Hunt For Shannon Matthews
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Prime Video, streaming now
In 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews disappeared on her way home from school in West Yorkshire, sparking a nationwide search. What began as a heartbreaking mystery soon took a disturbing turn. This two-parter revisits the case.
Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser
Netflix, streaming now
Remember the 'transformation' shows of the Noughties? At one end of the scale, you had What Not To Wear and 10 Years Younger. At the other end, there was Extreme Makeover and The Swan. While most of the aforementioned predominantly featured women changing themselves for societal approval, The Biggest Loser was different. The global franchise, which ran from 2004 until (would you believe it) 2016, equally targeted men. Now, this docu-series looks at the making of the hit reality competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the exceptionally complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers and health professionals, the three-parter examines the show's approach to transformation, the support systems in place, and the unique challenges of filming a reality television show predominantly hinged on people with obesity issues losing weight in record time in the name of entertainment.
Limitless: Live Better Now
Disney+, streaming now
Chris Hemsworth takes on three epic challenges to explore science-backed ways to improve our health. It proves that, when you're a famous actor fronting a documentary, your resources are 'limitless', as Thor becomes a drummer at a stadium gig, climbs a frozen 600-foot wall, and embraces brutal Special Forces pain training in South Korea. Speaking of which... The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea's Tragedies
Netflix, streaming now
South Korea is known for its cultural exports like K-pop and drama, but its story runs far deeper. Like Ireland, it bears the scars of oppression – a legacy that has fuelled renowned artistic expression. This powerful documentary series revisits traumatic events that profoundly shaped the nation.
Night Always Comes
Netflix, streaming now
Movie time now. And it's a light little number (I jest) featuring Vanessa Kirby, Julia Fox and Eli Roth. Adapted from Willy Vlautin's bestselling novel, it follows Lynette, a woman who risks everything to secure a house for her family in a city they can no longer afford to live in.
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