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THE REMOTE IS our weekly look at upcoming TV highlights.
Across TV and streaming services, we bring you some suggestions for your week’s viewing, based on quality, intrigue, and the simple likelihood that something might end up sparking an interesting discussion. Here’s what you should watch out for this week.
Tony Connelly: A Hidden History (Monday 12 June, 9.35pm, RTÉ)
Tony Connelly came to the fore as RTÉ’s Europe correspondent during Brexit, but his latest RTÉ documentary sees him reflecting upon his own ancestry, specifically his grandfather, who was a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary.
The documentary specifically sees Connelly examine whether his own grandfather was on the wrong side of history.
The Days (Netflix)
This one passed us by last week but has kicked up some hype in the last few days. A dramatisation of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear plant disaster, The Days will remind viewers of HBO’s fantastic Chernobyl series. It will come as no surprise that it doesn’t quite live up to Craig Mazin’s masterpiece, but it’s certainly a hooky story for anyone who likes that kind of thing.
The Crowded Room (Apple TV)
Tom Holland won near-universal adoration for his charming and boyish and boyishly charming performance as Peter Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s been going a bit darker lately, starring in Netflix’s The Devil All The Time, and now Apple TV’s The Crowded Room.
The miniseries follows a young man (Holland) after he’s been arrested for his involvement in a New York City shooting in 1979. Speaking about the role, Holland said: “The show did break me. There did come a time where I was sort of like, ‘I need to have a break.’” So that could be fun. Also stars Amanda Seyfriend from Mamma Mia!
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Keep it up! You’re doing fantastic fair play to you x
Keep up the good work Murph. You are my daughters favourite Operation Transformation leader.
Oh murph…… Can I, eh, have your autograph….. It’s….. Eh….. For my ‘daughter’. Thanks. Oh….. And any chance of a selfie too… Yeah my, eh, ‘daughter’ would love that…. And a hug?
Well done I recently joined slimming world and I’m down 1.7 stone so I know how he feels well done again
Great work, keep it up. Love hearing your story
Seriously.
Who cares?
It’s good to see people sorting themselves out but why do we commend people for eating properly and exercising. Instead we should be harder on those that don’t.
Arseh*le
well said Oran and Uncle.. people dont like to hear the obvious, soon we will hear well done for getting out of bed.. The 6.20am here, and I am having breakfast, then off to gym.. Wheres my gold star??
I care – because (I) I’ve enough empathy to want people (whether I know them or not to be happy) (2) every less obese person is less strain on the health system and (3) it is unusual for someone once they put the weight off to keep it off, so anyone inspiring others to do the same benefits us all.
Fair play murph.
Last year we had gay marriage. This year we have fat people losing weight. I can’t wait for 2017 !
I know what that fella eats for breakfast.
f******* sick of this operation transformation shite……………..its their own fault they end up obese in the first place
Good man keep up the good work
The meals look really tasty actually! I need some variety with my food! I always just end up making a stirfry when I’m trying to eat well which I get bored off and that’s when I end up having a bit of a pig-out! I follow the Bodycoach on Facebook and Instagram and he often posts meal ideas that look quick and tasty .. I have yet to try them out though.
That picture reminds me of the movie stuck on you
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