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What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Friday

Jamie Lee Curtis at the double tonight
Jamie Lee Curtis at the double tonight

Lots of chat as Jamie Lee Curtis, Graham Norton and Brian O'Driscoll are among the guests on The Late Late Show, while The Graham Norton Show returns with David Tennant and – you guessed it – Jamie Lee Curtis . . .

Pick of the Day

The Late Late Show, 9.35pm, RTÉ One

Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis will be live in studio to talk about her new movie Halloween Ends and how she feels about being part of one of the most revered horror franchises in film history.

Author, comedian, presenter, and Bandon’s favourite son, Graham Norton will catch up with Ryan on everything from his love of West Cork to life as a novelist and his brand-new book Forever Home.

After 15 years of a glittering international rugby career, Brian O’Driscoll retired and when it all ended, he was confronted with the challenge we all face when we retire: what now?

In a new documentary, Brian confronts this question with former Irish football international and now psychotherapist Richie Sadlier.

Fresh from selling out the 3 Arena in nine minutes, The 2 Johnnies (above) join Ryan to chat about their most recent adventures in America for their new television series, the enormous reaction to Johnny B's catfish story and their new daily radio show.

Founding member of 221+ CervicalCheck Patient Support Group Stephen Teap and campaigner Lorraine Walsh will speak about Vicky Phelan in light of a new documentary, Vicky, which is released in cinemas next weekend.

Plus, there’s music from pop sensation Ella Henderson and Cian Ducrot with their current hit All For You.

Don’t Miss

Phil Collins at the BBC, 9.00pm, BBC Four

Archive footage of the singer's performances on BBC programmes from Top of the Pops to Parkinson and The Two Ronnies, as well as the hits that saw him top the charts multiple times here and in the US.

The hits include You Can't Hurry Love, A Groovy Kind of Love, One More Night, I Missed Again and Two Hearts

Followed at 10pm by The Old Grey Whistle Test: Genesis, where Anne Nightingale introduces a recording of a Genesis concert performed at the Lyceum Ballroom, London, on 7 May 1980.

The band was fronted at that time by a bearded Phil Collins.

Am I Being Unreasonable? 9.30pm, BBC One

In the second episode of this new comedy, it’s the morning after their boozy night, so Nic is paranoid about what she said to Jen and putting a brave face on things for Ollie's birthday party fails to calm her nerves.

Suzie comes round that evening to drop off Ollie's present and discuss Alex's imminent anniversary with Dan.

But it soon becomes apparent Suzie doesn't trust Nic. Mr Miaowgi is found, but Ollie seems unconcerned about the cat's return and Nic is shocked to see her wedding album and video out. Comedy thriller, with Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli

New or Returning Shows

The Graham Norton Show, 10.40pm, BBC One

Back for a 30th run, Graham is joined by actor David Tennant, who is currently appearing on the West End stage in political classic Good.

Also appearing are fellow actors Jamie Lee Curtis and Lydia West - promoting Halloween Ends and Inside Man respectively, while Monty Python star and comedy icon Eric Idle talks frankly about his recent battle with cancer.

Plus, pop superstar Robbie Williams chats and performs his current single Lost.

Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared, 11.05pm, Channel 4

This brand-new series is a comedy horror satirising children's puppet shows.

In the opening episode, Red Guy, Yellow Guy and Duck learn about everything there is to know, with the help of some friendly talking objects.

New to Stream

Jungle, Amazon Prime Video

This new drama follows the connected lives of several strangers, each facing their own struggle, viewed through the prism of UK rap and drill music, and giving a perspective on an often-unseen world.

Frequently misunderstood, it’s a world where one law governs everything: only the strongest will survive. As the strangers’ worlds begin to unravel around them, they come to the realization that every action, no matter how small, has a consequence.

The series will be told through a unique blend of music and dialogue, working alongside creatively ambitious cinematography and design to create a tilted, timeless version of today’s London and bring to life a compelling and complex narrative.

The series will feature some of the UK’s top drill and rap artists, including Tinie Tempah, Big Narstie, Unknown T, Jordan McCann, Jaykae, IAMDDB, Double Lz, Bandokay, M24 and others.

Entergalactic, Netflix

From the minds of Kid Cudi and Kenya Barris comes a story of two young artists navigating the twists and turns of finding love in New York City.

It’s an animated special that accompanies Kid Cudi’s new album, which is also released today.

The voice cast includes Timothee Chalamet, Jessica Williams and – naturally - Cudi.

Inspector Borowski, All4

The German cop show return for a third season of this pleasing detective series, starring Axel Milberg.

For Season 3, Borowski is paired up with a new partner, Mila Sahin (played by Almila Bagriacik), who turns up for work with a punchbag called Walter and is immediately thrown into an investigation.

Floor is Lava: Season 3, Netflix

Fifteen daring new teams fight to race to the top of a towering volcano to win $10,000. Who's going to triumph and who's going to be toast?

Human Playground, Netflix

Idris Elba serves as Executive Producer, as well as providing voiceover, on this new documentary series brought to viewers by the same team behind international best-seller Before They Pass Away, which has sold hundreds of thousand copies worldwide.

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