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What's On? TV Highlights for Thursday

Journalist Shiori Ito shares her story in Japan's Secret Shame
Journalist Shiori Ito shares her story in Japan's Secret Shame

 Japan's Secret Shame. 9pm, BBC Two

This eye-opening documentary tells the moving story of 29-year-old Japanese journalist Shiori Ito, who in May 2017 shocked Japan when she went public with allegations that she was raped by a well-known TV journalist. Through Shiori's testimony, the film outlines her allegations against Noriyuki Yamaguchi, on the night the two met for a business dinner in Tokyo.

After speaking out Shiori were met with hate mail and humiliation. The hour-long show portrays the consequences Shiori faced by speaking out in Japanese society, while documenting her personal journey, as she visits the institutions she believes failed her.

The Emmerdale cast will be taking a trip down memory lane

The Funny Side of the Farm, 9pm, TV3

The Emmerdale cast, both past and present recall their favourite moments and celebrate the lighter side of the farm. Featuring the funniest scenes, best oneliners and terrific comedy stunts, it's not to be missed. Plus, viewers are given an insight into much-loved characters including the Dingles, Seth Armstrong and Viv and Bob. With contributions by Tony Audenshaw (Bob Hope), Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle), Lucy Pargeter (Chas Dingle) and many others.

Eamon Dunphy will be giving his views on the FIFA World Cup

LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2018, RTÉ 2, 6pm

Darragh Maloney is joined by Eamon Dunphy, Liam Brady and Richie Sadlier as Group G reaches an end tonight, with England taking on Belgium in Kaliningrad, while Panama face Tunisa in Saransk. Gareth Southgate's England side will be hoping to put the poor performances of both the World Cup in Brazil in 2014 and the 2016 European Championship behind them, but Belgium's talented-packed side will be a tough nut to crack, while Tunisia will be hoping to earn three points against the Panamanians.

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