Bake-Offs, Adoption Stories and The Wonder of Dogs:The Best of Tonight’s TV

Thinking of checking out what’s on the box this evening? We’ve got you covered.

The Wonder of Dogs – BBC Two (8.00pm)

Looking at the psychology of the human-dog connection, Kate Humble and Steve Leonard discover how canines have evolved.

 

Adoption Stories – TV3 (8.30pm)

Adoption stories takes a look at the many adoptions that have taken place in Ireland. In this episode a mother who tried to find her son after giving him up for adoption in Dublin. The show documents her struggle to locate him and also features the experiences of Tom and Breege, who have adopted two Russian children.

 

The Great Irish Bake Off – TV3 (9.00pm)

The baking enthusiasts are tested on their bread-making skills! This week they must cook a basket of Irish tea breads for the judges in the signature round. Presented by Anna Nolan.

 

Maia Dunphy’s What Women Want - RTÉ Two (9.55pm)

In this show, presenter Maia Dunphy explores issues that are important to modern-day women.

 

The Works – RTÉ One (11.10pm)

Sinéad Gleeson talks to Irish-Canadian author Anakana Schofield about her debut comic novel Malarky. Mick Heaney and Nadine O'Regan review How I Live Now , based on the book by Meg Rosoff and starring Irish actress Saoirse Ronan (below). John Kelly gets a preview of the Dublin Theatre Festival, and talks to poet Thomas Kinsella about his latest publication.