Top TV and Streaming Picks for New Year’s Eve: The Late Late NYE Show, The Guard, Avicii

Looking for some TV and streaming options for New Year’s Eve? Here are a few top picks for your evening in:

If you’re in the mood for a touching tribute, check out “Cloch Le Carn – Micheál” on RTÉ One at 6:30 pm. This show celebrates the life and career of GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, who passed away at 93 in June. It features tributes from his loved ones and sporting legends.

For some laughs, tune in to “Mrs. Brown’s Boys New Year’s Special” on RTÉ One at 9:15 pm. Agnes tries to make extra money by turning her home into a B&B, but things take a dangerous turn when an escaped criminal heads her way.

If you want to ring in the new year with some music, don’t miss “The Late Late NYE Show” on RTÉ One at 10:20 pm. This star-studded special features Olympians, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, The Undertones, and James Blunt, among others.

For a late-night celebration, catch “Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s New Year’s Eve Disco” on BBC One at 11:30 pm. Enjoy her greatest hits and special guests as you countdown to midnight and beyond.

And if movies are more your style, check out “Black Panther” on BBC One at 8 pm, starring the late Chadwick Boseman. Or switch to RTÉ2 at 9 pm for “The Courier,” a true-life Cold War tale starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

Looking for something on Netflix? Dive into “Avicii – I’m Tim” to learn about the global music phenomenon before his untimely end in 2018. Or try out “Evil,” a show about investigating miracles and demonic possession with a forensic psychologist and a Catholic priest-in-training.

Whether you prefer comedy, music, or drama, there’s something for everyone on TV and streaming this New Year’s Eve. Enjoy the celebrations from the comfort of your couch!