TV & Radio

Tonight's TV features some great entertainment such as A Touch of Cloth, MNS, Michael Collins the movie and Marley.

Main Event: A Touch of Cloth, Sky One, 9pm

DCI Jack Cloth and his incompetent sidekick DC Anne Oldman search for a sword-wielding maniac, however, the stereotypically unhappy detective battles with his personal demons and is haunted by his dead wife's ghost. Charlie Brooker's spoof crime drama, starring John Hannah, Suranne Jones, Daisy Beaumont, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Navin Chowdhry.

Sporting Pick: MNS, RTE2 HD, 7pm

Con Murphy introduces highlights of the third-round matches in the FAI Cup, which included Waterford United v Mervue United, Drogheda United v Wexford Youths and Shelbourne v Cherry Orchard. With analysis by Colm Foley, Damien Richardson and Stuart Byrne. Don’t worry if you miss it as it will be available on the RTEPlayer which is available on UPC’s new On-Demand service.

Movie Pick: Michael Collins, RTE1, 9.35pm

This is a fact-based drama which focuses on the life of the Irish radical who rose to prominence after his involvement in the 1916 Easter Rising against British rule. He became a hero to his countryfolk before his single-minded determination to stick to his plans drove a wedge between his allies and himself. Written and directed by Neil Jordan, and starring Liam Neeson, Julia Roberts, Alan Rickman, Aidan Quinn and Stephen Rea.

On-Demand Pick: Marley

This week’s On-Demand pick takes a look at the life, music and legacy of Bob Marley in the movie Marley. Marley is new to UPC’s new On-Demand service so make sure to check out what else is On-Demand if nothing on the terrestrial channels looks good to you.