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What to watch on TV tonight: Thursday

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

Image: Channel 4

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

jamaica-inn-630x397 Source: BBC/Origin Pictures

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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