Updated account of the infamous ‘Kerry Babies Case'
TV WEEK (Wednesday 17th to Tuesday 23rd)
TOP SPECIALS
I’ll Be Watching You (Virgin Media One, Wednesday 17th, 9pm)
Two-part documentary delving behind the story of how UK serial voyeurs exploited vulnerable victims, only to be finally uncovered, unmasked and ultimately convicted for their crimes. Even more shocking was how these cases had powerful men abuse positions of authority and status within a community to get away with their crimes.
Reported Missing (BBC 1, Thursday 18th, 9pm)
Every two minutes, someone in Britain is reported as missing, and many of the subsequent searches involved dozens of police officers, volunteers, dogs and helicopters. This series follows live missing person investigations as they unfold, capturing the frantic efforts and quick thinking that hopefully result in the missing person being located before any harm can come to them – using multiple cameras in real-life events, where every second of the search counts.
Isle of Wight Festival 2026 (Sky 1, Friday 19th, 7pm)
Once again coming live from Seaclose Park, the biggest party of the summer will be headlined by Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers, The Cure. You can also expect supporting sets from a stellar line up, with appearances from Wet Leg, Teddy Swims, The Kooks, Tom Grennan, Sex Pistols (ft Frank Carter), Perrie, Two Door Cinema Club, Rita Ora, The Last Dinner Party, Five, Anastacia, David Gray, Rick Astley and KT Tunstall.
Grace (Virgin Media 1, Friday 19th, 9pm)
The sixth series again stars John Simm as the Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace alongside Richie Campbell as DS Glenn Branson, adapting more of Peter James’s best-selling crime novels. When a wealthy property developer reports his wife missing, Grace is thrust into a complex investigation where everyone has something to hide.
WATCH OF THE WEEK
Murdered: The Baby On The Beach (CH4, Thursday 18th, 11.05pm)
Made in 2023, this three-part series is an updated account of the infamous ‘Kerry Babies Case’. In 1984, the body of a violently murdered baby boy was found on a beach in County Kerry. Much to the disbelief of the local community, the official investigation cast suspicion on Joanne Hayes, and this series revisits a case that sparked outrage among women across the country and led to a highly publicised tribunal of inquiry.
BEST FILMS
Braveheart (Film4, Wednesday 17th, 9pm)
Mel Gibson became the toast of Ireland making this all action historical drama about one of Scotland’s most famous legends. Directing and starring himself, Gibson is joined by an all star cast that included Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan and Brendan Gleeson, in addition to most of the Irish Army in this rousing tale of rebellion filmed around Meath and Kildare that swept the Oscars.
Black Phone 2 (Sky Cinema Premiere, from Friday)
Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death, and the phone is ringing again as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn from beyond the grave by menacing his younger sister. Ethan Hawke stars.
Carolina Caroline (Sky Cinema Premiere, from Saturday)
Desperate to escape her small west Texas town, Caroline Daniels runs away with a charismatic conman who takes her on a romantic crime spree through the American South. But as confidence games escalate into more elaborate heists, Caroline transforms into a criminal icon and notorious bank robber, and the danger arc gets higher and higher.
CLASSIC MOVIE
Rear Window (TG4, Friday 19th, 11.20pm)
One of Alfred Hitchcock’s most acclaimed films has James Stewart as a newspaper photographer with a broken leg who passes time recuperating by observing his neighbours through his apartment rear window – only to witness what he believes to be a murder. He decides to solve the crime, trying to catch the murderer without being killed himself. A classic.
KIDS STUFF
Total Football (RTÉ 2, Thursday 18th, 3.50pm)
It’s all about the jersey this week when Total Football arrives at Ireland’s ancient east in Wexford to meet the bright young players from Curracloe United FC. Olivia Spuds delves into football fashion, and young reporter John Joe challenges the pros at the men’s national team camp and much more.
The Grumpy Onion (RTÉ 2, Monday 22nd, 9.40am)
The Grumpy Onion is an animated series about an onion who wants to be an online star. He hopes to replicate the success of the biggest influencers on VegTube, and he’ll try it all – cooking, unboxing, gaming… The problem is, hard as he may try, his grumpiness always wins over, making things spiral out of control.
ON DEMAND
Oasis (Netflix)
Oasis is the most luxurious holiday resort in the country, a paradise reserved for the wealthiest families, featuring private beaches, VIP facilities, and impenetrable security. The perfect place to spend the best summer of your life… that is until everything falls apart when the police storm the resort to investigate a mysterious disappearance in which everyone is a suspect, and no one can leave until the culprit is found.
Sugar (Apple TV)
Dubliner Colin Farrell stars once again as John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some recent, others long-buried in a chaotic trail of Tinseltown’s dark past.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Netflix)
From Emmy Award–winning director Greg Whiteley, the series returns for season three, following the 2025–26 squad from high-pressure auditions through the NFL season as they navigate a growing global spotlight. With only six open spots, unprecedented opportunities, and heightened scrutiny, the women at the centre of DCC push their talent, resilience, and sisterhood to new levels.
SPORTS CENTRE
FIFA World Cup 26 Live (RTÉ 2, Wednesday 17th, 8.30pm)
We’re well into the opening group stages at this point, with goals and controversies already building. One of this week’s premier matches has to be England versus Croatia – a tricky affair as our near neighbours tangle with talented opponents. Joanne Cantwell presents live coverage from Dallas. KO 9pm.
FIFA World Cup 26 Live (RTÉ 2, Friday 19th, 10.30pm)
Another interesting match-up this week when Marie Crowe presents live coverage of Scotland v Morocco in Group C from Boston. KO 11pm. Sad to think Ireland is not part of this truly global event…