What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Monday

John Byrne John Byrne | 05-20 08:15

PJ Gallagher - Changing My Mind explores mental health in Ireland, there's the bizarre tale of Imposter: The Man Who Came Back from the Dead, while The Cleaning Lady returns for a second season . . .

Pick of the Day

Exploring mental health in Ireland through the lens of comedian PJ Gallagher's journey to sustain his mental health and well-being with ground-breaking therapies, including Psilocybin, mindfulness and talk therapy.

Following a lifesaving stay at St Patrick's Mental Health Services, PJ's journey expands to support others, while also partnering with advocacy groups to dismantle stigmas and champion mental health progress.

Facing the joys and challenges of welcoming twins, PJ’s journey expands to support others, partnering with advocacy groups to dismantle stigmas and champion mental health progress.

This documentary is a celebration of PJ’s progress and his commitment to extend that lifeline to those navigating their own mental health journeys, all told with the heart and humour that define him.

New or Returning Shows

The Cleaning Lady, 9.00pm, Sky Witness

Streaming on NOW

We’re heading straight into the second season of the hit US crime drama just one week after the first season concludes.

Season Two picks up with Thony desperately trying to find her son, Luca, after he was kidnapped by his father Marco.

With nowhere else to turn, she enlists the help of FBI Agent Garrett Miller to track him down before they leave the country.

Meanwhile, an incident involving Chris forces Fiona to shield her son by any means necessary.

Cold Case Investigators: Solving Britain's Sex Crimes, 9.00pm, BBC Two

In this two-part documentary, detectives use DNA to reinvestigate unsolved sexual offences dating back to the 1980s to try to find the offenders and get justice for their victims.

They re-open the cases of the kidnap and serious sexual assault of two schoolgirls in 2002 and the rape of a teenage boy in 1983.

It’s season 5 of the very watchable crime thriller based on books by Harry Potter author JK Rowling, and starring Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger (below) as Strike and his partner Robin.

Strike is hired by a woman to find her mother, who went missing in 1974 when a serial killer was at large, leading to decades of speculation that she was another of his victims.

While searching through the missing woman's belongings, Robin finds an anonymous and crude threatening letter.

Imposter: The Man Who Came Back from the Dead, 9.00pm, Channel 4

Documentary telling the story of a man in a Glasgow hospital who awoke from a Covid coma to discover that the police had identified him as a fugitive from justice and one of America's most wanted criminals.

He maintained that this was a case of mistaken identity - but was he an extraordinary criminal, constantly changing his name and identity, or a wronged innocent thrown into a limelight he did not deserve?

In part two at 10pm, Arthur Knight rails against the injustice of his incarceration, and his distressed wife Miranda is at a loss as to what they can do to get their lives back.

But there's hope when he rolls back his sleeves for an investigating journalist and the supposedly incriminating tattoos that match Nicholas Rossi's are nowhere to be seen.

Plus, Rossi victim Mary Grebinski describes the shocking assault by Rossi when she was 19 years old and the extraordinary aftermath in which Rossi takes legal action against her for reputational damage.

Kingpins, 11.05pm, Channel 4

Ben Zand (below) explores the lives of some of the world's most notorious criminals.

He begins his journey in Mexico, where he visits the luxury estate of a drug lord from the infamous Sinaloa Cartel, which is home to the criminal's pet tigers.

Ben explores the dangerous allure of the cartel life and the high stakes involved, and gains insights into why cartel members continue to engage in this perilous trade despite the immense consequences.

Don’t Miss

The Fortune Hotel, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One

The Stephen Mangan-hosted reality/challenge show - set in a luxury Caribbean resort filled with glamour, opulence and deception - continues.

A room-service challenge takes a comedic turn when pairs are judged on the merit of their artistic talents before the guests need to put aside rivalries and work with their competitors to triumph when they work in teams.

But with only two pairs gaining the powerful final swap, it's soon clear that communication will be key to success.

MasterChef, 8.00pm, BBC One

The finalists jet across the globe for the trip of a lifetime to Singapore, where they are set a challenge by the godfather of Singapore heritage cuisine.

That’s chef Damian D'Silva, who sets them to work in teams to cook traditional dishes for the people who know them best - the locals.

After a well-earned sleep, the final four will be back on the road as they head to the city's botanical gardens and renowned restaurant Pangium.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show, 8.00pm, BBC Two

Monty Don and Joe Swift launch BBC Two's coverage of this year’s Chelsea Flower show.

They are joined by gardening experts including Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Rachel de Thame, Arit Anderson and Frances Tophill.

They delve into some of the 35 inspirational gardens, exploring the horticultural excellence on display in the Great Pavilion and taking a first look at some of this year's planting trends.

Meanwhile, Sophie Raworth welcomes the British royal family to the showground.

Mysterious Origins of Insects, 9.00pm, BBC Four

Insects are vital to life on our planet, yet almost 40 per cent of known species are in danger of extinction.

This film explores the eye-opening realm of these creatures to better understand how they evolved.

Travelling from the rain forests of French Guiana to the Arctic Ocean, scientists are using traditional and cutting-edge techniques to examine both modern insects and the fossil record in their search for a single, common insect ancestor.

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