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What to watch on TV tonight: Thursday

Here are the shows that’ll be on your Twitter timeline later

EVERY WEEKDAY lunchtime, DailyEdge.ie rounds up the TV shows that you’ll be tweeting about tonight and talking about tomorrow.

Des Bishop: Breaking China (RTÉ One, 10.15pm)

The second episode of Des Bishop’s new documentary series has the comedian setting up a comedy club in Beijing. According to Des’ Twitter, he also “goes to a park to try and find a Chinese wife”, but we’ll have to watch to find out how that went for him. #BreakingChina

The Takeover (RTÉ Two, 9.30pm)

This week, businesswoman Norah Casey revamps the Waldorf Barbers on Dublin’s Westmoreland St, which has been open since 1929. Will the family-owned shop be able to introduce modern touches to their retro-tastic business? #TheTakeover

Kevin’s Supersized Salvage (Channel 4, 9pm)

The irrepressible Kevin McCloud challenges three designers to turn one Airbus A320 plane into a variety of household items. The results of the “upcycling” contest are bound to be interesting.

Trending: #JamaicaInn

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BBC’s eagerly-awaited new drama (starring Downton Abbey alum Jessica Brown-Findlay) finished up last night amid a storm of complaints – people just couldn’t understand those mumbling actors. Still, those who could understand it thought it was great:

Or switch over for…

  • Great British Menu (BBC Two, 7.30pm) Chefs prepare the best British desserts in tonight’s show.
  • Inside Rolls Royce (Channel 4, 9pm) Documentary goes behind the scenes at the luxury car brand’s factory.
  • Wanted: A Family of My Own (UTV, 9pm) Series looking at the adoption process in the UK.
  • Pickpockets and Proud (TV3, 9pm) Repeat of documentary on people who choose to make their money by stealing from others.
  • Two For The Money (BBC One, 11.35pm) Judge Matthew McConaughey’s pre-Oscar, pre-Rust Cohle acting in this sports drama.

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