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What to watch on TV and streaming today: Spain's Deadly Disaster, Boston Strangler and Trainwreck: Poop Cruise
Aistear an Amhráin RTÉ One, 7pm
The series' final episode focuses on An Poc ar Buile, one of the most-loved Irish-language songs. Garry Mac Donncha explores its origins in the 1940s, when it was written by Donal Ó Mulláin, who was inspired by a satirical 17th-century poem.
Why Cities Flood: Spain's Deadly Disaster BBC One, 9pm
Footage captured by eyewitnesses reveals the terror of the floods that swept through Valencia last year, killing 228. There's also an insight into why the tragedy happened.
The final episode of the fourth season sees Mike make a decision he would rather avoid and Lalo uncover something important within Gus's operation. Jimmy, meanwhile, could be waving goodbye to his reputation forever.
Boston Strangler Film4, 9pm
Not to be mistaken for the similarly named 1968 Tony Curtis drama, this one nevertheless covers the same story, albeit from a different angle. Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon play real-life reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole whose efforts to expose a serial killer were met with scorn by the police and their colleagues.
Trainwreck: Poop Cruise Netflix, streaming now
Giving a whole new twist to the interpretation of the term 'poop deck', this week's instalment 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 instalments, 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.
Grenfell: Uncovered Netflix, streaming now
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
