Today's top TV and streaming picks: All-Ireland football semi-final, Fisherman's Friends and The Crossbow Cannibal
Croke Park is the venue for Meath's clash with Donegal in the All-Ireland football semi-final. Highlights can be seen later in the evening at 10.15pm.
All Creatures Great and Small RTÉ One, 6.30pm
James may be wonderful with animals of all ages and sizes, but human babies are another matter altogether, so Helen tries to help him get the hang of fatherhood. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall is caught between Siegfried and her new boss.
Adam Henson travels to Worcestershire's Vale of Evesham to chat to members of the Padda family. Three generations run its thriving soft-fruit farm, with help from a dedicated band of pickers, testers and packers. There's also a dive into the archive for a few juicy reports from the programme's past.
24 Hours in Police Custody: Lost Boys Channel 4, 9pm
Fascinating if disturbing edition focusing on the search for a 15-year-old who has gone missing, and not for the first time. Detectives fear he's been recruited by drug dealers; the programme exposes the escalating trend for gangs to use vulnerable teens and reveals the devastating impact such behaviour can have on young lives.
Fisherman's Friends Channel 4, 6pm
Cosy comedy inspired by a true story. A music executive struggles to win over a group of shanty-singing Cornish fishermen, until he ditches his slick city ways and begins falling for their traditional way of life. Daniel Mays and James Purefoy head the cast.
Angel Has Fallen RTÉ One, 9.30pm
The third film in the Has Fallen franchise sees US Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) facing a race against time to clear his name after being framed for a drone attack on the president (Morgan Freeman).
One Night In Idaho Prime Video, streaming now
In late 2022, a fatal stabbing attack involving four university students rocked a small Idaho town, drawing national attention. An explosion of social media sleuthing, a cross-country manhunt, a dramatic arrest, and a looming trial made this crime one of the most high-profile stories of the last decade.
Foundation AppleTV+, streaming now
Season 3 returns to Apple, with new episodes dropping every Friday through to September 12. Inspired by Isaac Asimov's celebrated books, the saga follows exiles fighting to restore civilisation as an empire collapses.
The Crossbow Cannibal Prime Video, streaming now
Keeping things super light on Prime Video this week, we also have a profile of Stephen Griffiths, who created his own deadly persona in the hope of following in the footsteps of his idol — serial killer Peter Sutcliffe. Fifteen years after Griffiths's arrest, this documentary revisits one of Britain's darkest criminal cases.
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story Disney+, streaming now
National Geographic dives into (apologies) the legacy of a legendary film with this Laurent Bouzereau documentary, tracing its journey from book to enduring pop culture phenomenon. If the tween in your life has been counting down the days, they'll probably already know that Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires is also now available (be warned, it's a musical).
Oppenheimer Netflix, streaming now
Finally, the wait is over. Anyone who failed to catch it in the cinema back in the heady summer of 2023 can now view it on whatever device they please. Speaking of German-related drama, Brick, an atmospheric number with Danny Boyle vibes, is also available.
Building The Band Netflix, streaming now
If The Circle and The Voice procreated and were imbued in a cocoon of cringe. If this is too much schmaltz for you, then the second season of 1923 might be a better fit.
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Prince William, Kate Middleton and kids step out at Wimbledon for the men's singles final clash between Sinner & Alcaraz
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They have been joined by two of their three children - George, 11, and Charlotte, 10 - for the marathon match. Tennis-mad Charlotte also appeared at the final last year alongside Kate, which was one of the royal's first public engagements following her cancer diagnosis. Sports-loving George, often spotted at England and Aston Villa footy games with dad William, is also back for the first time in two years. Advertisement Read More on Royals The family were all smiles as they arrived together ahead of the final and were introduced to a special greeting party near the players' lounge. Kate wore a sleek blue dress with a necklace while William donned a smart double-breasted navy suit, complete with matching tie and pocket square. Prince George was also kitted out in a smart suit and tie for the grand occasion. The family first talked with men's doubles winners Julian Cash and Lewis Glasspool, who became the first all-Brit pair to take the top prize in 89 years on Saturday. 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