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The Traitors Ireland: how it started
The Traitors Ireland: how it started

There's the penultimate episode of The Traitors Ireland, the rather scary Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic, Panorama looks at the appalling situation in Gaza, while dramas The Guest and I Fought the Law both conclude . . .

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The Traitors Ireland, 9.30pm, RTÉ One

Streaming on RTÉ Player

We’re almost there! Ther’s sure to be murder at Slane Castle with everyone so close to the big prize.

Host Siobhán McSweeney will have her hands full at this stage.

In the penultimate episode, the remaining contestants - both faithful and traitor - lie for their lives in an attempt to get to tomorrow night’s grand finale.

Siobhán McSweeney on The Traitors Ireland
Siobhán McSweeney

As usual, The Traitors Ireland Uncloaked follows at 10.40pm.

Host Kevin McGahern, along with celebrity guests and players from the show, assess the latest betrayals, mind games and manipulations.

New or Returning Shows

Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic, 9.00pm, BBC Two

This should set the conspiracy theorists’ heads spinning.

Virologist Chris Van Tulleken embarks on a global investigation into the hunt for the pathogen that could trigger the next pandemic and the cutting-edge science developed to tackle it.

Known only as Disease X, it is shrouded in uncertainty, with its origin unknown and how it could spread unclear.

The aim is to uncover what it might be, where it could emerge and what traits it needs to spread,

Chris follows the paths of past deadly viruses, visiting the epicentre of the Nipah virus in Malaysia, which inspired the film Contagion, and heading to the frontline of the ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle in California.

Restoration Rescue, 8.00pm, BBC One

As season two begins, architect Patrick Bradley heads to Ballymena where he meets retired couple Stephen and Marie who are on a mission to restore a row of derelict cottages into their new family home.

The project soon faces a a major hurdle, the original thatched roof from the 1800s is beyond repair and most of the structure is no longer viable.

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Panorama, 8.30pm, BBC One

As many nations prepare to officially recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations, Panorama and BBC Eye investigate the desperate shortages of food in Gaza and the allegations of war crimes.

 Palestinians inspect the scale of destruction after al-Ghafri Tower is completely destroyed as a result of the Israeli attacks on Gaza City

Israel is on the verge of expanding its military campaign in the Gaza Strip and is blaming Hamas for the shortages of food there.

Jeremy Bowen asks what all this means for the million or so Palestinians who now face being displaced from their homes in Gaza City, and for those facing the prospect of fleeing again,

Stronger, 9.00pm, TG4

Here’s a pretty good drama based on a true story, starring Jake Gyllenhaal.

A man's life changes radically after he is seriously injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.

Jeff Bauman loses both his legs in the tragedy but captures the hearts of his city and the world through his recovery, as he adjusts to his new way of life.

Anthony Wall Remembers - Arena, 10.15pm, BBC Four

When young music journalist and radio trainee Anthony Wall joined the BBC Arena team in 1978 he had no idea what lasting impact this documentary arts strand would have on his life and career.

Under the guidance of then series editor Alan Yentob (above), and working alongside director Nigel Finch, films such as My Way, Desert Island Discs and The Private Life of the Ford Cortina would breathe new life into the BBC’s arts programming.

As Arena celebrates its 50th anniversary, Anthony looks back fondly on his time as producer, director and longest-running series editor, celebrating the films and people that made it ground-breaking, unmissable and unforgettable TV.

Followed by two classic episodes of Arena, one on the writer William Golding (10.50pm), the other on the cultural significance of the banana (12.20am).

Jamie: Eat Yourself Healthy, 8.00pm, Channel 4

This week Jamie Oliver (below) demonstrates how he incorporates more white fish into his diet, by serving up cod in crispy filo pastry and a sensational tomato orzo.

Next, he combines calcium-rich tofu with mushrooms containing vitamin D to deliver a crowd-pleasing stew with dumplings, and cooks up prawn curry using chickpeas and sweet mango.

Plus, the latest science about how protein could help keep energy levels stable.

Coldwater, 9.00pm, UTV

The six-part thriller, starring Andrew Lincoln, Indira Varma and Ewen Bremner, continues.

John is full of regret over his friendship with Tommy and attempts to voice his suspicions to Fiona, who feels she needs space from her husband.

But she soon learns more than she bargained for when Catriona arrives to deliver a stark warning about Tommy.

As Fiona's frustrations with John reach boiling point, they culminate in a confrontation with Tommy that spirals dangerously out of control and leads to a startling confession.

Ending Today

The Guest, 9.00pm, BBC One

As the Eve Myles-starring drama concludes, Ria finds herself a fugitive on the run.

She must stay one step ahead of the police - and Fran - long enough to repair old relationships and discover the evidence that will clear her name.

Will she make it?

I Fought the Law, 9.00pm, Virgin Media One

Determined to overturn the double jeopardy law, Ann takes her fight for justice to the home secretary.

Meanwhile Julie's son Kevin is now a teenager and starting to ask questions about how his mother really died.

Ann's crusade takes her to the House of Lords, where she speaks not as a politician but as a grieving mother, and wins them over unconditionally.

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