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What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Thursday

Michael Parkinson
Michael Parkinson

There's the final episode of Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland, a tribute to Michael Parkinson, FBI and FBI: International Unburdened return to Sky Witness, while Derry City have a big Euro night at Tallaght . . .

Pick of the Day

Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland, 10.10pm, RTÉ One

Streaming on RTÉ Player

This superb series ends with a look at how after decades of violence a breakthrough was reached in the form of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

It came after years of talks at government level with people on both sides of the conflict, and with the intervention of US president Bill Clinton (above).

The programme also examines the legacy of the Troubles, with its effects on victims and survivors being both lasting and significant.

Don’t Miss

Parkinson At 50, 9.00pm, BBC One

The BBC will re-air a celebration programme about the broadcasting legend Michael Parkinson, who died today at the age of 88.

Live UEFA Europa Conference League, 7.30pm, RTÉ2

Streaming on RTÉ Player

It’s Derry City v Tobol (KO 7.45pm) for a spot in the Europa Conference League play-off and here’s overage of the third qualifying-round second-leg tie at Tallaght Stadium.

Last week's first leg ended 1-0 to Tobol, with Roman Asrankulov scoring the only goal of the game, but Derry will be hopeful of turning the tie around on 'home’ territory.

Unfortunately, they had to move the second leg to Dublin as the Ryan McBride Brandywell doesn’t meet the UEFA requirements for hosting a game at this level.

Still, coach Ruaidhri Higgins and his squad will be keen to bring the Candystripes one step closer to group stage football for the first time.

Boyz N the Hood, 8.00pm, Sky Cinema Greats

John Singleton’s groundbreaking 1991 drama - starring Cuba Gooding Jr, Laurence Fishburne, Morris Chestnut and Ice Cube – was originally written as part of his film school application.

A bright but underachieving teenager with a domineering single father strikes up a friendship with two brothers, and over time, the three young men each follow their own path.

But a tragedy eventually leaves them all facing a dangerous choice.

The Hidden World of Hospitality with Tom Kerridge, 8.00pm, BBC Two

Tom Kerridge meets trailblazing operators who are risking everything to redefine the British pub, while trying to navigate the cost-of-living crisis.

They include siblings Josh and Holly Eggleton, who used the pandemic to refurbish their Somerset pub the Pony Chew Valley, and have reopened it as a restaurant, cookery school and wedding venue.

But when Tom hears how much they are in debt he worries that the siblings have bitten off more than they can chew.

How We Tamed the Cat and Dog, 8.30pm, BBC Four

Two-part documentary examining archaeology and genetics to answer questions about cats and dogs, including where they came from and how they ended up living with humans.

This first episode focuses on the dog, revealing that the emotional bond between human and canine is so profound that it is helping transform the lives of hardened criminals in the US prison system convicted of the most violent crimes.

The programme also hears from Callie Truelove, a girl living with the rare genetic condition Williams syndrome, which makes her extremely loving and sociable.

Geneticists have discovered that the same mutations that give Callie her super social nature have also been found in dogs. Narrated by Mark Benton.

New or Returning Shows

FBI, 9.00pm, Sky Witness

Streaming on NOW

As Season 5 opens, the team pivots when their sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal broker leads them to discover that the device is already in the wrong hands.

Also, Jubal's promise to be present at his son's birthday party is put to the test as the case continues to heat up.

FBI: International Unburdened, 10.00pm, Sky Witness

Streaming on NOW

Season 2 of the FBI spin-off sees The Fly Team combine with new Europol liaison Megan "Smitty" Garretson (new regular series cast member Eva-Jane Willis).

They investigate when an American police detective on the Federal task force is murdered in Paris while looking into a US company suspected of selling illegal weapons in France and the Middle East.

Bangers & Cash, 8.00pm, Yesterday

Back for an eighth season, Derek and Paul are off to Leeds on a rare father and son road trip to pick up a VW Cabriolet and a Lotus Elite.

New to Stream

The Upshaws: Part 4, Netflix

A working-class Black family in Indiana strives for a better life and a happy home while juggling everyday struggles in this comedy series.

This latest run will focus on Regina's journey of self-discovery after quitting her job and her struggles to reconnect with her family, as shown in the recently released trailer.

My Dad the Bounty Hunter: Season 2, Netflix

The hunter becomes the hunted when Terry mysteriously goes missing, leaving his wife, kids - and Blobby - to search for him all over the universe.

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