Today's top TV and streaming choices: Gardeners' World, Persuasion and a new season of The Bear
Gardeners' World BBC Two, 8pm
Due to the BBC's Glastonbury coverage on Friday, the horticultural series moves to Thursday this week. At Longmeadow, Monty Don plants some pretty perennials and gets set to harvest garlic and potatoes.
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The comedy continues with Emily and Ewen going out on a double date, which coincides with their biggest deal. Later, Ewen decides he no longer wants to be a dealer, but Emily is keen to continue.
Fíorscéal TG4, 10.45pm The documentary series' latest run ends with an insight into how medical professionals are constantly working to improve their care, often putting patients before their own needs, leading to incredible breakthroughs in treatment.
Persuasion BBC Four, 10.15pm
This 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel stars Amanda Root as a young woman who is persuaded to turn down an impoverished man's (Ciarán Hinds) marriage proposal. He returns to her life years later, having made his fortune, but seems more interested in her sister-in-law than rekindling their romance. Fiona Shaw also appears.
The Bear Disney+, streaming now
Season four of The Bear is upon us. As ever, it follows Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they push to elevate the restaurant further amid the constant chaos of continuous camera shots. Facing new challenges, they must adapt while redefining what's worth holding onto.
Ironheart Disney+, streaming now
After Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel's Ironheart follows Riri Williams, a brilliant inventor, as she returns to Chicago. Her iron suit designs are groundbreaking, but her ambitions lead her into a clash with the enigmatic Parker Robbins, aka The Hood.
Trainwreck: Poop Cruise Netflix, streaming now
Giving a whole new twist to the interpretation of the term 'poop deck', this week's installment of Trainwreck looks at the 2013 cruise that turned into a literal shit show when a power outage left 4,000 passengers stranded on board.
Murderer Behind The Mask Prime Video, streaming now
True crime isn't just the purview of Netflix, you know, and this Prime Video offering about Elaine O'Hara and Graham Dwyer hits particularly close to home. It highlights how An Garda Síochana meticulously pieced together the truth, turning an overlooked case into one of Ireland's most haunting murder trials. Back in September 2013, the remains of childcare worker O'Hara were discovered in the Dublin mountains. Initially believed to be a suicide, her case took a twisted tangent when fishermen stumbled upon crucial evidence leading to Dwyer, a respected architect who lived in Foxrock with his wife and kids. Beneath his carefully crafted facade lurked a secret life fuelled by a dark stabbing obsession, revealed through his disturbing text exchanges with O'Hara. Over the course of two 45-minute installments, this Wag Entertainment-produced series purports to uncover how the investigation unfolded and the tragic story behind Elaine's murder.
The Waterfront Netflix, streaming now
From the makers of Dawson's Creek and Scream, we have this deliciously ridiculous number inspired by true events. It centres on the Buckley family, who have ruled Havenport, North Carolina, for decades. Now, with their patriarch, Harlan (Holt McCallany), recovering from multiple heart attacks (not helped by his predilection for impromptu punching sessions with his son), they resort to drug smuggling courtesy of a surprising face (belonging to Topher Grace). For more glossy, far-fetched US drama, season three of Manifest is now streaming.
The Buccaneers AppleTV+, streaming now
Apple's answer to Bridgerton (but with bonus Americans) is here with its second season.
Exploring the events leading up to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, this heart-rendering documentary reveals decisions by businesses and government that contributed to the tragedy.
Somebody Feed Phil Netflix, streaming now
This time, Phil visits Amsterdam, Tbilisi, Sydney, Adelaide, Manila, Vegas, Guatemala, San Sebastián and Boston, while enjoying a spot of bone gnawing with Ray Romano and Brad Garrett along the way.
The Many Deaths of Nora Dalmasso Netflix, streaming now
She wasn't rich, famous, or part of the swinger set. Rather 'a symbol of what happens to those who stray from the patriarchal mould'. In other unsolved murder documentaries on Netflix, we have I'm Your Venus.
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