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9.10pm, BBC Two<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s been 30 years since Van Morrison first performed on Later \u2013 and it was far from his last. Jools Holland celebrates one of his favourite artists by looking back at his most memorable visits, including the 1999 Hootenanny and the 25th anniversary celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in 2017. Expect classics, collaborations and a take on Frank Sinatra\u2019s That\u2019s Life. Hollie Richardson<\/p>\n 8pm, ITV1<\/strong><\/p>\n This revival of the 90s war horse, in which celebrities wager on unlikely challenges, takes things out of the studio and on the road, beginning on a blowy beach in Bournemouth. Stephen Mulhern asks Alesha Dixon, Josie Gibson and Josh Widdicombe to partake in daft tasks such as: can you use three JCB diggers to set up a deckchair? Graeme Virtue<\/p>\n 8pm, Channel 4<\/strong><\/p>\n Continuing her mission to spotlight the forgotten ancient Middle East civilisation, Bettany Hughes is at a newly discovered temple in the waters of the Bay of Naples. It\u2019s proof of an ancient trade network from Oman and across the Red Sea, which led the Nabataeans to be big players on the global map. HR<\/p>\n 9pm, U&Drama<\/strong><\/p>\n This lavishly silly adaptation of Alexandre Dumas\u2019 already daft novel has proved a reliable source of guilty amusement. Sam Claflin\u2019s Count Edmond continues to saunter around villainously, this time conjuring some sneaky financial peril for Danglars and buying the freedom of bewildered Algerian slave Haydee, presumably for nefarious reasons. Phil Harrison<\/p>\n 9.10pm, BBC One<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThey found a body in the river \u2026 you might need to come over.\u201d It seems Annika can\u2019t even enjoy a minibreak at an eco resort in Perthshire (albeit with a family struggle in tow) without a corpse popping up in the vicinity. So how has local builder Casper McCray ended up in the drink? Ali Catterall<\/p>\n 10pm, ITV1<\/strong><\/p>\n More glossy Aussie drama: a journalist turns up on Tess\u2019s doorstep saying she knows Tess is the anonymous writer of One Night. Of course, we know the real author is Tess\u2019s friend Simone \u2013 when that realisation hits, there\u2019s a confrontation that could end their lifelong friendship. HR<\/p>\n The Quick and the Dead, 9pm, 5Action<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span>Lethal weapon \u2026 Sharon Stone in The Quick and the Dead on 5Action. <\/span> Photograph: Tristar\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar<\/p>\n Back in 1995 \u2013 when she was a far bigger draw than Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio \u2013 Sharon Stone starred alongside them in Sam Raimi\u2019s jolly spaghetti western homage. Cowgirl Ellen rides into the town of Redemption on the eve of a sharp-shooting competition organised by the autocratic mayor, Herod (Gene Hackman). She seems to have a beef with him, but what is it? Also intrigued by her are Crowe\u2019s outlaw turned pacifist preacher Cort and DiCaprio\u2019s braggadocious teenage gunslinger the Kid, in a reworking of Sergio Leone\u2019s greatest tricks. Simon Wardell<\/p>\n Premier League Football: Chelsea v Fulham, 11am, TNT Sports 1 <\/strong>Followed by Leeds v Newcastle at 5pm on Sky Sports Main Event.<\/p>\n Women\u2019s Rugby World Cup: Canada v Wales, 11.45am, BBC Two <\/strong>Followed by Scotland v Fiji at 2.15pm, then England v Samoa at 4.35pm. Ireland play Spain on Sunday at 11.45am.<\/p>\n Men\u2019s Cycling: Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, 3.15pm, TNT Sports 1 <\/strong>Stage eight from Monz\u00f3n Templario to Zaragoza.<\/p>\n Tennis: US Open, 8.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event <\/strong>Day seven of the grand slam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.theguardian.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Van Morrison: Later \u2026 With Jools Holland 9.10pm, BBC Two It\u2019s been 30 years since Van Morrison first performed on Later \u2013 and it was far from his last. 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Bettany Hughes\u2019 Lost Worlds: The Nabataeans<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Count of Monte Cristo<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Annika<\/strong><\/h2>\n
One Night<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Film choice<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Live sport<\/strong><\/h2>\n