Biscuits, Breasts and a Butt-Naked Jason Segel: The Best of Tonight’s TV

Tonight you will really be spoilt for choice as the television listings are serving up a sprinkle of drama, a dollop of comedy and a handful of entertainment! Here are our top picks…

The Gathering: Homeward Bound –RTÉ One (7:00pm)

In the first of the series, which sees famous Irish people who have moved abroad return to their hometowns in the lead up to Gathering Ireland 2013, comedian Brendan Grace swaps Florida for Dublin. We’re not sure we would do the same but we’ll definitely be watching this one tonight.

 

The Great British Bake Off – BBC Two (8:00pm)

We are half way through the series now and the competition is really starting to heat up. Tonight the quarter-finalist amateur bakers tackle a number of biscuit-based tasks to prove that they have what it takes to get to the semi-finals. One to enjoy with a cuppa and a biscuit we reckon!

Homeland – RTÉ Two (9:00pm)

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Homeland is returning to television screens tonight! The series premiere sees former CIA Case Officer Carrie Mathison dealing with an asset from her former life while Congressman Brody is caught between conflicting political agendas.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall – ITV2 (9:00pm)

This romantic comedy starring Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Russell Brand will certainly put a smile on your face this evening. Peter (Segel) takes himself away to Hawaii to get over his ex (Bell) who turns up at the same resort with her new catch (Brand). You won’t be forgetting this comedy gem any time soon, that’s for sure!

Is Breast Best? Cherry Healey Investigates – BBC One (11:05pm)

Cherry Healey investigates the topical issue of breast-feeding in this interesting and entertaining documentary. The presenter draws on her own experience as well as the public’s perception of the practice.

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