TV tonight: Our highlights for Thursday, September 21
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On TV tonight, Crime returns to ITV1 for its second series, another five comedians take on a series of wacky challenges to impress Greg Davies in Taskmaster, For the Love of Dogs sees the late Paul O'Grady meeting some more problem pooches and Sex Education's fourth and final season arrives on Netflix. Here's what you shouldn't miss on TV Tonight.
Our hand-selected recommendations for what's on TV tonight include TV shows, a film, live sport and the latest trending need-to-binge-on-now box set
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What's on TV tonight
Our expert TV journalists have picked the best things on TV tonight...
Best TV shows on TV tonight
Crime season 2, ITVX (box set)
A welcome return for the stylish Irvine Welsh crime drama, starring Dougray Scott as traumatised Edinburgh cop Ray Lennox. Last seen being put on gardening leave after bringing paedophile ‘Mr Confectioner’ (John Simm) to justice, an apparently revitalised Lennox is back at work and comes to the aid of trans woman Lauren, formerly his colleague, who was assaulted during a suspected burglary at her friend Gayle’s flat. Meanwhile, an alleged assault at a hotel appears to be linked to former sex worker Gayle and a high-profile sugar daddy, but the inquiry is soon shut down by a government lawyer. A winning combination of black comedy, sharp dialogue, cover-up conspiracy and personal demons.
★★★★ IM
Taskmaster season 16, 9 pm, Channel 4
Another batch of comedians take on more weird and wonderful challenges as the hugely entertaining comedy game show returns for a 16th series. As always, the five contestants must also endure withering put-downs from the Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies, assisted by his co-presenter, ‘Little’ Alex Horne. Those hoping to walk away with the title of series champion this time are Julian Clary, Sue Perkins, Meet the Richardsons’ Lucy Beaumont, Year of the Rabbit’s Susan Wokoma and Bloods’ Sam Campbell. But their first bizarre task is particularly tricksy and earns Alex a volley of abuse – though he must be used to that by now!
★★★★★ JE
Sex Education season 4, Netflix
It’s time to bid farewell to teenage sex therapist Otis (Asa Butterfield), best friend Eric (Ncuti Gatwa), troubled love interest Maeve (Emma Mackey) and their classmates in the final series of the heartfelt comedy drama. But there are difficulties ahead as, following Moordale Secondary’s demise, many of them have joined Cavendish Sixth Form College, where some face an uphill battle to fit in. Meanwhile, Otis’ mum Jean (Gillian Anderson) is finding second-time motherhood challenging.
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Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs season 11, 8.30 pm (times vary), ITV1 (not Scotland)
Paul O’Grady has his hands full with three more dogs looking for new homes. First up is 11-year-old chihuahua Princess, who is in Battersea for the second time. She has a few health problems, but Paul is smitten. Next, we meet Bertie, a beagle basset cross who loves food but he’s been living a sedentary life. Then there’s lovable Benny, who is terribly timid with both humans and other dogs. Can Paul help one or more of them beat their issues and find a happy ending?
★★★★ RP
Best box set on TV tonight
Mad Men, UKTV Play (box set)
The brilliant period drama about a New York advertising agency, which originally aired on BBC Four, is available to stream for free on UKTV Play from Tuesday, September 19. Mad Men follows the fortunes of Sterling Cooper and its many incarnations, from the early 1960s to the early 1970s. In the role of genius ad man Don Draper, a character whose complicated history unfolds throughout the series, Jon Hamm became the breakout star, but it’s really an ensemble piece with a great cast including Elisabeth Moss, John Slattery, Christina Hendricks and Jared Harris. The recipient of numerous Emmys, BAFTAs and Golden Globes, it will no doubt remain a fixture on ‘greatest ever TV’ lists for many years to come (why not check where it placed on What To Watch's Top 100 TV shows list?).
★★★★★ JP
Best film on TV tonight
Daredevil, 11.10 pm, Film4
A blind lawyer with radar-like sensory perception takes to the streets to battle the evil he cannot fight in the courts. But during his quest to bring down the elusive Kingpin, who controls the New York underworld, he is hunted by a crazed hitman and falls into a dangerous romance with a mysterious heiress. Comic-book adventure, with Ben Affleck, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jennifer Garner and Colin Farrell.
Soaps
EastEnders, 7.30 pm, BBC One
Emmerdale, 7.30 pm, ITV1
Hollyoaks, 6.30 pm, Channel 4
Home and Away, 6 pm, 5Star
Neighbours, 7 am, Amazon FreeVee
Live Sport
Rugby World Cup 2023: France vs Namibia, 7.15 pm, ITV4
UEFA Europa League: LASK vs Liverpool, 5 pm (k-o 5.45 pm), TNT Sports 1
If you watch just one thing on TV tonight…
Don't miss Sex Education on TV tonight.
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Happy viewing!
