This page previews upcoming TV and Radio Programmes, mostly in Ireland and the UK.

This is for information purposes only and does not imply recommendation unless clearly stated otherwise.

Some of the material is available live or for catchup/download/podcast/streaming from the websites/apps of the relevant broadcaster.

Note: All times and dates are accurate at time of posting, but broadcasters can make changes so it's a good idea to double check in the daily papers/teletext etc. Watch also for regional variations, especially on BBC. The Irish channels, and EWTN can be watched online and through their various apps. EWTN is also available on most satellite services.

QUEST FOR SHAKESPEARE
EWTN Sun 16 March 9 am also Tues 18 March 10 pm
TO BE OR TO SEEM TO BE, THAT IS THE QUESTION: Host Joseph Pearce examines Shakespeare's Catholic motives in Hamlet. Topics include debunking negative criticisms of the play; Hamlet and his likeness to the Earl of Essex; the Ghost of Hamlet's father as a soul in purgatory.

GREAT BOOKS EVERY CATHOLIC SHOULD KNOW
EWTN Sun 16 March 3.30 pm, also Fri 21 March 10.30 am
LOVE & MERCY: The moral dilemmas that permeate his stories are a big reason why Shakespeare’s works are loved and performed. Pearce looks at Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, The Merry Wives of Windsor and Julius Caesar.

The Priests: Faith and Fame
BBC One NI Sun 16 March 7 pm
Fathers Martin and Eugene O’Hagan and Father David Delargy and the record executives who signed them reveal the real story of how The Priests were discovered and catapulted to fame.

Film: KATERI
EWTN Sun 16 March 9 pm
Born a Mohawk, Kateri endured many hardships. Orphaned and ostracized by smallpox and traumatized by war, she embraced the Catholic faith, became a missionary to her people and our first Native American saint.

Patrick - A Slave to Ireland
RTE One St Patrick’s Day 7 pm, BBC One NI 10.40 pm, BBC Two NI Thurs 9 pm
The story of St. Patrick, his extraordinary mission from Roman Britain to Ireland and how he spread the Christian faith, 1,500 years ago. New RTE documentary directed by Ruán Magan.

Scannán: Calvary 
TG4 Mon 17 March 9.30 pm
(2014) Starring Brendan Gleeson, Chris O'Dowd and Kelly Reilly. Directed by John Michael McDonagh. After he is threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him. Largely positive portrayal of priest, but very adult themes.