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01st Aug 2015

Laughs, the Lotto & a Lads’ Holiday: The Best of the Weekend’s TV

On the small screen this weekend...

Rebecca McKnight

From movies to a chat show, there’s plenty to watch this weekend!

Saturday…

Waking Ned – TV3 (9.00pm)

An old man dies from shock when he wins the lottery, after which his friends try to get their hands on the money. Starring David Kelly and Fionnula Flanagan.

waking ned

The Inbetweeners Movie – Channel 4 (9.00pm)

The foursome head to Crete for a lads’ holiday after finishing their exams. Comedy with Joe Thomas, Simon Bird, James Buckley and Blake Harrison.

inbetweeners

Saturday Night with Miriam – RTÉ One (9.40pm)

Every week host Miriam O’Callaghan chats to a number of celebrity guests and talks about the most topical news stories.

sat night miriam

Sunday…

Dragons’ Den – BBC Two (8.00pm)

More aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to Deborah Meaden and co in the hope of securing financial investment.

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Snitch – TV3 (9.00pm)

Dwayne Johnson and Susan Sarandon star in this crime thriller about a man who goes undercover in a drug trafficking ring to clear his son’s name.

snitch

The Sunday Game – RTÉ 2 (9.30pm)

Des Cahill introduces highlights from the big weekend matches as the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship continues.

Launch of RTE's 2009 GAA Championship Coverage, Donnybrook 8/5/2009 Sunday Game presenter Des Cahill Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall Farmer