“The Heiress and the Heist” airs tonight at 9.35pm on RTÉ One. The name Rose Dugdale invokes memories of a dangerous and tumultuous time, particularly for those over 50. In the mid-1970s, during the Troubles, bombings occurred in Dublin and Monaghan, resulting in the deaths of 33 people. Just weeks prior to this, a daring art robbery took place at Russborough House, orchestrated by the IRA. At the heart of this heist was Rose Dugdale, an Oxford-educated aristocrat who became passionate about Irish republicanism. The stolen paintings from the Russborough collection, valued at approximately £100m today, were intended to fund the IRA’s fight for a united Ireland. In the first part of this documentary, we delve into Dugdale’s background, from her privileged upbringing in Devon to her radicalization after witnessing the atrocities of Bloody Sunday. She even stole money from her own family to support her cause. Together with her boyfriend Eddie Gallagher, she devised a plan to attack the RUC station in Strabane by dropping milk churns containing explosives.
On another channel, Bake Off: The Professionals is back on Channel 4 at 8pm. Pastry chefs will test their skills by creating 36 individual opéra aux fruits in just three hours.
Meanwhile, on RTÉ One at 7pm, a cat named Baffi, who has paralyzed back legs, is about to make a remarkable recovery with the help of Shelter staff. Another cat named Bamboo may have to have its tail removed and could struggle to survive in the wild.
In BBC2’s Your Home Made Perfect at 8pm, actor Jill Halfpenny and her son Harvey decide to move back to her hometown in the north-east of England. While they love the sea views at their new home, the flat’s layout presents challenges.
Later at 11.15pm, The Program on BBC2 tells the story of Irish journalist David Walsh’s relentless pursuit of cycling champion Lance Armstrong, whose remarkable achievements seemed too good to be true. The film showcases performances by Ben Foster, Dustin Hoffman, and Chris O’Dowd.
For those who enjoy streaming, Prisoner’s Daughter is now available on Prime Video. This drama stars Brian Cox and Kate Beckinsale as a father and daughter who are estranged due, in part, to the US prison system.
Netflix offers a variety of options, including The King Who Never Was, which follows the story of Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia, the last heir to the Italian throne. It explores his life in exile, his relationship with a top model, and the consequences of a gunshot in the dark.
Another Netflix series, Unknown: The Lost Pyramid, takes viewers on a journey to unexplored regions, uncovering the world’s oldest graveyard and searching for a forgotten Egyptian king’s pyramid. Egyptologists Dr Zahi Hawass and Dr Mostafa Waziri lead the way in this four-part docuseries.
If you’re in the mood for something lighter, Is It Cake, Too? on Netflix showcases amateur cake illusionists competing to create hyper-realistic cakes for a chance to win $100k. Expect fondant Docs, kettlebells, football boots, and even toilets in this quest to deceive the judges.
Lastly, Game On on Netflix focuses on the rise of women’s sport, coinciding with the upcoming Women’s World Cup and Ireland’s match against Australia. For an action-packed thriller, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan on Prime Video follows the adventures of CIA operative Jack Ryan, with episodes three and four of the latest season releasing this Friday.
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