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- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Love Rat, Nicholas Nickleby and Mayor of Mayhem
Aistear an Amhráin RTÉ One, 7pm
It's almost 40 years since Spandau Ballet released their hit single Through the Barricades. Some have dismissed it as a cheesy love song, but as this programme reveals, it's actually much deeper than that and was inspired by the murder of the band's Belfast-born roadie, Thomas 'Kidso' Reilly, by a British soldier in 1983.
Love Rat RTÉ2, 9.30pm
Four-part psychological thriller starring Sally Lindsay as a divorcee who tries to escape her personal problems by holidaying in Tenerife. She soon falls in love with a local hotelier and, to the horror of her friends, decides to give everything up to live with him — are her nearest and dearest right to be worried?
In the Footsteps of Killers Channel 4, 10pm
Emilia Fox and Professor David Wilson present the third run of the true-crime series. They begin by examining the case of Bulic Forsythe, a London council worker who was killed at home in 1993.
Nicholas Nickleby Film4, 11am
Classic take on Charles Dickens's novel, with Derek Bond in the title role. He's a teacher who, horrified by the brutal regime at the school where he works, quits his job and joins a band of travelling actors. However, he can't seem to shake off his past.
Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem Netflix, streaming now
Initially dismissed as a joke by politicians and the media alike, Rob Ford's unexpected 2010 Toronto mayoral election bid defied expectations with a stunning landslide victory. However, his administration soon spiralled into chaos, marred by scandals and allegations of hard drug use, igniting an international media frenzy. Rob was 15 years too early; no one would bat an eyelid nowadays.
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Sally Disney+, streaming now
Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space, but behind her serene exterior lay a deeply personal story. For 27 years, she shared her life with writer and professional tennis player Tam O'Shaughnessy, who now unveils the untold journey of their relationship in this Cristina Costantini-directed film.
American Thunder Prime Video, streaming now
Celebrating its 100th anniversary in June 2023, the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans — one of motorsports' most prestigious endurance races — introduced an unexpected competitor: stock car aficionados Nascar. As for what they brought to proceedings? A Chevrolet Camaro to compete against cutting-edge Ferrari and Porsche prototypes in this almost fabled, gruelling test of long-distance racing. Competing at Le Mans was the lifelong dream of Nascar chairman and CEO Jim France. As such, he brought in Hendrick Motorsports, the most successful team in Nascar history, to build and race the car (which, again, was a Camaro). On the plus side, he also enlisted the help of elite drivers Jenson Button, Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller. Over the course of 18 months, this team transformed a car built for (at most) three-hour oval track races in the US into one capable of surviving the relentless 24-hour challenge.
Deep Cover Prime Video, streaming now Not to be mistaken for the 1990s movie starring Fishburne and Goldblum, this film is about an improv teacher and her two students posing as criminals to slip into London's underworld. Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Nick Mohammed and Sean Bean have their work cut out for them to make this fly.
Return to the Wild Disney+, streaming now Famed as 'the greatest living explorer', Sir Ranulph 'Ran' Fiennes joins his cousin, actor Joseph Fiennes (no sign of brother Ralph, unfortunately), on a breathtaking journey through British Columbia. As they navigate its rugged terrain, they reflect on Ran's legendary expeditions, his battle with Parkinson's, and the deepening bond forged through their shared adventure. Echo Valley AppleTV+, streaming now Julianne Moore and Domhnall Gleeson are getting all the work of late. Both co-star in this thriller about a mother who will do anything to keep her drug-addled daughter 'safe' (including body disposal). Written by Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown), this moody (if a tad predictable) number stars Sydney Sweeney alongside 'dad' Kyle MacLachlan and Fiona Shaw.
