Sonas offers an exploration of the Wellness industry, Gareth Southgate gives The Richard Dimbleby Lecture, Twister: Caught in the Storm tells a terrifying tale, while The Repair Shop gets to work on a suit of armour . . .
Pick of the Day
Sonas, 8.30pm, TG4
In this new series, Áine Ní Bhreisleáin explores the Wellness Industry in Ireland - body, mind and soul.
She's been on a journey of change over the past year with a pivot in career as she tries to find more balance in her life.
She tries the latest therapies and treatments and meets with people who have changed their lives in the pursuit of happiness.
In episode 1, Áine begins an exercise programme under the guidance of personal trainer and performance expert Ciana Ní Churraoin, finds sanctuary in the Dublin Mountains (above) with the Priestley brothers at Tigh an Alluis and tries a Rage Room with her good friend Sinéad Ní Uallacháin.
New or Returning Shows
Billy Monger: The Race Is on for Comic Relief, 9.00pm, BBC One
People are amazing. Just look at this guy!
After 12 months of intensive training and relentless preparation, former racing driver Billy Monger - who lost both of his legs in an accident when he was 17 - takes on an endurance Ironman competition in Kona, Hawaii to raise money for life-changing Comic Relief-funded projects.
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The challenge pushes him to new depths as he takes on a two-and-a-half mile swim in the deep ocean followed by a 112-mile bike ride and culminating in a full marathon in extreme heat, wind and rain.
He's clearly a very determined fella.
The Richard Dimbleby Lecture with Sir Gareth Southgate, 11.40pm, BBC One
Footballers giving lectures – particularly one as prestigious as this? Changed times indeed.
The former England football player and manager Gareth Southgate (above) reflects on his personal journey as a leader, explores the concept of belief, examines the power of unity and highlights the importance of resilience for young people in a fast changing and challenging world.
David Dimbleby presents the lecture from Senate House at the University of London.
My Wife, My Abuser, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One
Here's a Channel 5 documentary well worth a look if you haven’t seen it there or on Netflix.
The real-life experiences of Richard Spencer, who endured nearly two decades of coercive control and manipulation by his wife, Sheree.
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The documentary provides an unfiltered look into Richard's life, showing how the abuse impacted his physical health, emotional well-being and sense of safety.
Much of his experience is documented through hidden recordings, creating a powerful narrative of survival.
New to Stream
Twister: Caught in the Storm, Netflix
Set against a backdrop of end-of-the-world predictions on May 22, 2011, this coming-of-age feature-length documentary is told from the perspective of a group of young people in Joplin, Missouri.
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It's a moment they'll never forget as they encounter the extreme power of Mother Nature when a rare EF-5, mile-wide monster tornado hits their hometown on high school graduation day.
In the fierce 200 mph winds of the twister, they discover the power of their resilience as they fight for survival - each with a transformative story spurred by their experiences of that day.
This catastrophic event ravaged Joplin, and yet its community overcame, rebuilt, and became an enduring symbol of hope.
The film features real-life footage, filmed by people in Joplin, taking viewers into the eye of the storm.
Don’t Miss
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life, 9.00pm, BBC Two
This show isn’t something you could watch while eating dinner – indeed, it’s hard going under any circumstances if you’re any way squeamish. But it’s fascinating TV.
Consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon Ashley Hay joins forces with consultant plastic surgeon Patrick Addison to save their patient's life and preserve her smile.
They plan to do so by removing a tumour in her cheek and reconstructing her facial nerve.
At Edinburgh's Western General Hospital, consultant urological surgeon Voula Granitsiotis attempts a complete bladder removal that will change her patient's life.
Home Grown, 8.00pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Colm O'Driscoll starts this edition in County Meath at McCormack Family Farms, talking to Stephen McCormack about how localised weather information is vital for successful growing.
Kitty Scully investigates the mushroom industry's response to rising energy costs. After discussing energy challenges with Teagasc Mushroom advisor Donal Gernon, she travels to Tullow in County Carlow.
The Repair Shop, 8.00pm, BBC One
Brenton West, Will Kirk and Suzie Fletcher restore a suit of armour from the 1973 film The Three Musketeers and Walid and Joujou Saad tackle the restoration of a pre-war typewriter brought in by Nicola and her father Joe.
Visitor Charlotte brings in a pane of stained glass made by her grandfather and dance teacher Helen is hoping the experts can repair her cowboy boots.
Sian Phillips Remembers: Under Milk Wood, 11.00pm, BBC Four
Sian Phillips looks back on Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood and her own experiences with various adaptations that have brought the poet's 'play for voices' to cinema and TV audiences.
She recalls the BBC's 2014 version - which follows afterwards - that brought together a huge range of Welsh talent including Tom Jones, Matthew Rhys, Charlotte Church, Michael Sheen and Katherine Jenkins.
She also looks further back, sharing the story of her encounters with Dylan Thomas, and her part in the 1972 film, which saw her working alongside her then-husband Peter O'Toole, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
Misneach: Cumas, 9.30pm, TG4
Streaming on the TG4 Player
Ireland sits at the bottom of the EU league table in relation to disability employment rates.
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Nearly one in five people in Ireland live with a disability, yet despite the sizeable population, the country is among the worst in Europe when it comes to employing individuals with disabilities.
What is it like for a disabled person searching for work in Ireland, and what steps can we take as a nation to provide better opportunities for people to have meaningful and accessible employment?
This programme explores the stories of those most affected. Including first hand personal interviews, interviews with employment organisations and disability advocates.
There's also an insight into the lives of people living with disabilities in rural and urban Ireland, highlighting the importance of further societal and structural change.
