What to watch on TV, Netflix, AppleTV+ and Disney+ today: Tony Connelly: A Hidden History, Tom Hanks in The Post and series With Love

Tony Connelly: A Hidden History

RTÉ One, 9.35pm

RTÉ’s Europe Editor Tony Connelly investigates the extraordinary story of his grandfather, Michael Connelly, a constable in the RIC during the War of Independence and later a sergeant in Northern Ireland’s controversial police force.

Best Interests

BBC1, 9pm

New drama series starring Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen as a couple who have resolved to keep their seriously ill daughter alive whatever the cost, but face conflicting advice from doctors.

Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland

BBC2, 9pm

In March of 1988, as the conflict dragged on and divisions became increasingly entrenched, international audiences were shocked by TV footage of an IRA funeral being disrupted by a reversing car containing two British soldiers who were dragged out and killed.

The Post

Film4, 6.45pm

In 1971, when The Washington Post got hold of leaked documents that constituted an indictment of America’s actions in Vietnam, the paper’s editor and owner faced a dilemma. Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep star in Steven Spielberg’s gripping drama.

The Batman

Sky Cinema Action, 7.05pm

A masked villain who calls himself The Riddler has begun murdering some of Gotham’s most prominent citizens, and The Batman follows a trail of clues as he attempts to stop him. Sombre reboot starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Colin Farrell.

Tigerland

TG4, 9.30pm

In the role that made him a star, Colin Farrell plays Roland Bozz, a draftee during the Vietnam War who opposes the conflict and becomes a disruptive force at a brutal army training camp. With Matthew Davis, Shea Whigham, Clifton Collins Jr.

The Crowded Room

Apple TV+, streaming now

This is based on the true story of an infamous campus rapist and Tom Holland stars as Billy Milligan — a man reputedly tormented by 24 personalities battling for control over his body. Ten of his 24 personalities included an escape artist called Tommy, the affection-starved Adalana, and a “mean Brit” by the name of Arthur. As for the other 14? He called them the “undesirables”.

Bloodhounds

Netflix, streaming now

Netflix’s penchant for K-Drama continues unabated with Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi starring as two deft kids mired in the world of loan sharks. Fans of stunningly orchestrated fight scenes will be thrilled.

With Love

Prime Video, streaming now

Season two sees the Diaz siblings, Lily and Jorge, continue to overcomplicate their already idyllic lives — all while their parents try to enjoy some alone time.

Tex Mex

Netflix, streaming now

With access to cheap classic cars dwindling in the US, junkers set up shop in El Paso, crossing the border to Mexico to plunder its wealth of stock in a bid for radical restorations. Expect exhaust fumes, Benjamins, and an almost unnecessary level of whooping.

The Playing Card Killer

Netflix, streaming now

While the dodgy overdub does its very best to make a mockery of the content, it can’t detract from the fact that Alfredo Galán Sotillo killed six people, while attempting to murder another three. Deemed Spain’s first (known) serial killer, he was sentenced to 142 years in prison. However, he will serve a maximum of 25 years, rendering him released from prison aged 52. Do yourself a favour: watch with subtitles.