TOP SPECIALSDeparture (Sky Witness, Wednesday 2nd, 9pm)It was a beautiful day in Boston when 500 passengers boarded the ferry destined for Newfoundland. A few hours into the journey an “explosion” onboard leaves them rushing for lifeboats as the ferry takes on water with alarming speed. Veterans recount their experiences and describe the events that claimed the lives of 26 comrades and changed the course of Irish military history. BEST FILMSInvisible Man (RTE 2, Friday 4th, 10pm)After staging his own suicide, a crazed scientist uses his power to become invisible to stalk and terrorise his ex-girlfriend. Misbehaviour (RTE 1, Saturday 5th, 9.55pm)In 1970, the Miss World competition took place in London, hosted by US comedy legend, Bob Hope.

Source: Irish Independent August 02, 2023 01:49 UTC