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TV tonight: momentous, show-stopping – it’s the Fleabag finale

Olivia Colman keeps up the monster act in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s fine sitcom. Plus: The Victim, A House Through Time and other highlightsThere are spirited debates to be had about whether this run of...

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TV tonight: the brilliant Derry Girls bow out with a visit from Bill Clinton

The rip-roaringly funny second series comes to a close, as Toby Jones’s state-of-the-nation comedy kicks off. Here’s what to watch on TV this eveningLisa McGee’s acutely observed yet rip-roaringly...

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Tyrion, Daenerys ... Hot Pie? The greatest Game of Thrones characters

As the final season of the fantasy saga gets underway, our writers pick their favourite Westerosi citizens, from blunt Bronn to ‘deliciously vicious’ CerseiThere’s nothing like a good redemption story...

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TV tonight: self-esteem is stripped bare in Channel 4’s new series

ITV’s current affairs show Tonight gets a retrospective, while the Celebrity Painting Challenge continues. Here’s what to watch this eveningTypically for Channel 4, this new series is lurid voyeurism...

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Dragon fire and fury: Game of Thrones has turned on its bloodthirsty fans

With its latest emotionally eviscerating (and hideously naff) episode, the show held up a mirror to its audience’s lust for violence – and we’re all implicated• Game of Thrones recap: season eight,...

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TV Tonight: Deadwood delivers a superb, swear-filled goodbye

David Milch’s western bids farewell with an extended finale, while Italian whodunnit Inspector Montalbano confronts the migrant crisis. Here’s the best TV to watch this evening9pm, BBC Four Related:...

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TV tonight: tears, nerves and a mind-reading dog on Britain's Got Talent

Cowell and co pull out all the stops as the reality contest reaches its grand final. Plus it’s all aboard the ‘sex raft’ in a new Storyville. Here’s the evening’s best TV7.30pm, ITV Related: Mutiny on...

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TV tonight: Britain's future gets even grimmer in Years and Years

Populism reaches Westminster in Russell T Davies’s turbulent ‘what if’ drama. Plus Michael Apted’s monumental documentary series returns with 63 Up. Here’s what to watch this evening.Now that the...

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TV tonight: the outrageous book that taught the Victorians about sex

Historian Dr Fern Riddell investigates A Victorial Scandal: The Rudest Book in Britain. Plus: secrets and lies continue in Summer of Rockets. Here’s what to watch this evening“We’ve been getting the...

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TV tonight: lesbian pugs and frisky lions in a look at animal same-sex behaviour

An insightful documentary features a bit too much greyhound-on-greyhound action, while ITV asks whether meat is still safe. Here’s this evening’s best TV Continue reading...

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Succession recap: season two, episode one – TV's most vicious family are back!

Schemes are afoot and the profane putdowns are flowing as Jesse Armstrong’s dynasty drama returns. But who is in pole position to take the crown?Spoiler alert: this recap is for people watching...

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Succession recap: season two, episode two – sadism is all around!

It’s still striking how childish the Roy siblings are, like 12-year-olds in a playground. Meanwhile, Connor continues his presidential bidSpoiler alert: this recap is for people watching Succession...

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Succession recap: season two, episode three – Logan is on mighty, medieval form

The Roy family patriarch reaches new levels of vindictiveness and fury, as he takes his employees on a traumatic corporate retreatSpoiler alert: this recap is for people watching Succession season two,...

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Succession recap: season two, episode four – the disunited states of America

A tough day for Roman, while Shiv finally confronts Kendall on his closeness to their dad. Is he blackmailing him? Spoiler alert: this recap is for people watching Succession season two, which airs on...

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Succession recap: season two, episode five – a test of moral character that...

The Roys are required, for 48 hours, to impersonate an alcoholically abstemious clan that is socially conscious and free of moral turpitude. Some hopeSpoiler alert: this recap is for people watching...

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Succession recap: season two, episode six – Logan is losing it

An entertainingly perilous episode in which old scandals come back to haunt the Roys ... and threaten to bring everything crashing downSpoiler alert: this recap is for people watching Succession season...

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Succession recap: season two, episode seven – deliciously twisted as ever

The world’s most offensive family are forced to go on a charm offensive. What a superb episode, with barbs raining relentlesslySpoiler alert: this recap is for people watching Succession season two,...

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Succession recap: season two, episode eight – it's a rap

At a surprise party for Logan, the sycophants come out in force – topped by a grovelling rap from Kendall. Then the damning home truths start to flood outSpoiler alert: this recap is for people...

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Succession recap: season two, episode nine – time for a blood sacrifice

With whistleblowers and hostage situations, the heat intensifies on the Roy family in a brilliantly tense episode with a chilling ending. Bring on the finaleSpoiler alert: this recap is for people...

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Succession recap: season two finale – it's a killer all right

A truly Shakespearean closer, which sets us up for another stunning season. This means warSpoiler alert: this recap is for people watching Succession season two, which airs on HBO in the US and Sky...

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