Today's top TV and streaming picks: Shakespeare in Love and Surf Girls International
Jacob Elordi is a busy man. Having sealed his fame playing Elvis Presley in the biopic Priscilla, and portraying the object of Barry Keoghan's obsession in Saltburn, he currently has three films awaiting release — remakes of Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights, and Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic sci-fi The Dog Stars. Somehow, amid all that, he's also found the time to shoot The Narrow Road to the Deep North, a five-part wartime drama based on Richard Flanagan's 2014 Booker Prize-winning novel of the same name.
It's a production that took the Brisbane-born actor back to his native Australia to play the central character of Dorrigo Evans as a young man (Ciarán Hinds takes over as he ages). The story itself is set across three particular phases — before, during and after World War II. When we first meet him, Dorrigo is a medical student on the verge of beginning his military service. He's due to be married to a wealthy young woman, but is about to have his head turned by Amy (Odessa Young), the much younger wife of his uncle (Simon Baker). However, there are dark times ahead that will change his life forever.
'The Narrow Road to the Deep North is an epic tale of the sustaining power of love under the harshest of circumstances,' say executive producers Jo Porter and Rachel Gardner. 'We can't wait for audiences to see it.'
The Sunday Game Live RTÉ2, 2.15pm
Who will succeed Clare as the All-Ireland hurling champions? We're about to find out — this year's final, between Cork and Tipperary, takes place at Croke Park this afternoon. Jacqui Hurley presents highlights later on at 9.30pm.
All Creatures Great and Small RTÉ One, 6.30pm
It's the day of little Jimmy's christening, but one person who might not be at the church is godparent Siegfried — he's been called out by the always awkward Biggins. Here's hoping James's parents can make it on time at least.
Jimmy Doherty's Big Bear Rescue Channel 4, 8pm
More bears are set to arrive at the wildlife park. One of them, Brunhilda, is being transported from Romania as company for the social Diego, but to say they don't hit it off is an understatement. Meanwhile, another polar bear joins the resident gang.
Faraway Downs RTÉ2, 11.30pm
Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and Bryan Brown star in director Baz Luhrmann's six-part extended take on his film Australia. Set in 1939, it deals with a widowed English aristocrat's efforts to run a huge cattle ranch in the Outback.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade RTÉ2, 6.05pm
The third film in the blockbusting franchise is also one of the best. Harrison Ford once again plays the intrepid archaeologist, who is searching for his estranged missing father (Sean Connery).
Shakespeare in Love BBC One, 10.30pm Oscar-winning period comedy-drama focusing on the fictional affair between William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) and an actress (Gwyneth Paltrow), which inspires him to write Romeo and Juliet. Judi Dench makes a memorable appearance as Queen Elizabeth I.
Amy Bradley is Missing Netflix, streaming now
In 1998, Amy Bradley vanished from a cruise ship without a trace. Decades later, sightings and speculation still swirl. This three-parter explores this haunting cold case and her family's fight to bring her home. Krays: London Gangsters Prime Video, streaming now
Twins Reggie and Ronnie ruled London's underworld for two decades — and had their story portrayed by the Kemps to boot. Through prison recordings, this documentary reveals the powerful bond behind their dubious legacy.
Untamed Netflix, streaming now
If you've already mainlined all three series of Sneaky Pete, it's OK — Netflix has teed up this new Eric Bana and Sam Neill (both looking suitably at home in rangers uniforms) vehicle for you. Set in Yosemite, the National Parks agents are caught between a brutal crime, the wilderness, and themselves. Ironically, in Trump's America, they'd have probably been laid off. Surf Girls: International Prime Video, streaming now
From breakout star Ewe Wong to Olympian Sol Aguirre, follow four female surfing athletes as they face personal hurdles, cultural expectations, and fierce competition.
Wall to Wall Netflix, streaming now
Imagine saving enough to buy an apartment only to face financial ruin while sandwiched between mysteriously noisy floors. It's South Korean, so Woo-seong's neighbourinos could be anyone (or anything).
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