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Dembele scores for PSG against Arsenal
Dembele scores for PSG against Arsenal

There's the Champions League semi-final between PSG and Arsenal, a documentary about a mysterious plane crash that killed 150, Rory O'Connell arrives in Marrakesh, and Téacs Taistil hits Seville . . .

Pick of the Day

Champions League Live, 7.30pm, RTÉ2

Streaming on RTÉ Player

Darragh Maloney presents all the action from the semi-final second-leg tie at Parc des Princes as Paris Saint-Germain host Arsenal (Kick-off 8.00pm).

PSG are in the driving seat after showing their class in a 1-0 first leg win at Emirates Stadium, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring his 33rd goal of the season in all competitions.

But the tie is far from over and an early goal for the visitors would certainly make things interesting.

Both clubs are looking to lift the trophy for the first time in their history, with PSG's only previous appearance in the final coming in 2020 when they were beaten by Bayern Munich.

As for Arsenal, they finished as runners-up to Barcelona on the one occasion they reached the showpiece match in 2006.

Analysis from Dietmar Hamann and commentary by Des Curran.

New or Returning Shows

Germanwings: What Happened on Flight 9525? 9.00pm, Sky Documentaries

Streaming on NOW

On March 24, 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed in the French Alps enroute from Barcelona to Düsseldorf. All 150 passengers and crew members were killed.

Shortly thereafter, the French public prosecutor's office determined that the co-pilot deliberately crashed the plane.

But ten years after the disaster, questions remain.

This Sky Original documentary analyses the crash as survivors, experts, and journalists have their say.

Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History, 9.00pm, BBC Four

Maritime historian Dr Sam Willis reveals the stories behind some of the shipwrecks that surround Britain's coastline.

He begins by examining how the top-heavy Mary Rose became a source of national embarrassment and discovers why the wrecking of the Spanish Armada was so unexpected.

He also considers the terrifying real-life disasters that inspired two great castaway tales - The Tempest by William Shakespeare and Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe.

New to Stream

Last Bullet, Netflix

In the final installment of the Lost Bullet trilogy, Lino, freshly released from prison, is determined to seek justice for Charas.

Alongside Julia, he embarks on a pursuit of Areski, who has returned to France and is being hunted by Commander Resz and his men.

A breathtaking chase ensues, marked by fragile alliances and intense confrontations. In this new chapter, old enemies must unite against a common adversary to survive and uncover the truth.

Don’t Miss

Jimmy McGovern Remembers: Common, 10.00pm, BBC Four

Screenwriter Jimmy McGovern (below) remembers his 2014 drama, Common.

The one-off explores the concept and consequences of the law of Joint Association through the story of a fictional murder involving a group of Liverpool teenagers.

Jimmy explains how he came to be persuaded to write the programme, his approach and what he was trying to achieve. He also talks about whether he considers the endeavour to be a success.

A screening of Common follows at 10.15pm.

How to Cook Well in Morocco, 8.30pm, RTÉ One

Streaming on RTÉ Player

Rory O'Connell arrives in Marrakesh late at night, but still in time to join the traders, hawkers and visitors who throng Jamaa El Fna, the city's main square.

The next day, he takes a food tour with Amanda Mouttaki, from Moroccan Food Adventures, and cooks a tanjia - a stew not to be confused with a tagine.

Rory also advises viewers how to buy genuine spices and avoid the fake, highly coloured ones.

The Repair Shop, 8.00pm, BBC One

The team marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe by restoring four items with wartime stories behind them.

They include a timepiece belonging to 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran John Holloway, which comes under the care of Steve Fletcher.

Teddy bear specialists Julie and Amanda find themselves up against it when faced with a 90-year-old plastic doll that accompanied three-year-old Jewish orphan Ruth on an extraordinary journey from wartime Austria to the safety of the UK.

Race Across the World, 9.00pm, BBC One

In the third leg of the contest, the five pairs are challenged to race from the island checkpoint of Sanya to the mysterious Shangri-La, a city sitting on the edge of the Tibetan plateau towards the foothills of the Himalayas.

As race leaders Elizabeth and Letitia check out, ex-married couple Yin and Gaz have only just made it in, having been stuck on the mainland unable to cross.

With an almighty 44-hour gap between first and last place, Yin and Gaz know they have a mountain to climb to remain in the race but are determined to come out for leg three fighting.

Worst House on the Street, 8.00pm, Channel 4

Scarlette and Stuart Douglas help Demi, who has recently bought her first home in Croydon and hopes to move out of her mother Thelma's before her 30th birthday.

Demi has no experience of renovations or managing builders, so the siblings need to guide her on this massive learning curve.

Téacs Taistil, 9.35pm, TG4

The travelling trio dive headfirst into the vibrant festivities of Seville's Feria de Abril.

Seville, bursting with tradition and culture, has the scent of orange blossom that defines the Andalusian capital and gives it its unique identity.

Proinsias gives Flamenco dancing his best shot, Louise heads to the convent and ends up the belle of the ball, and Séaghan learns some sean-nós dancing, Spanish style.

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