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TUESDAY TRAVEL MAN: 96 HOURS IN RIO

SBS VICELAND, 9.40pm

FRIDAY

SMOTHER

ABC, 8.30pm

Awash with the moody landscapes of seaside County Clare and the turmoil of the Ahern family, this unabashedly over-the-top Irish drama returns for its third and nal season. After last season’s cli anger, viewers are advised to hang onto to their weatherproof hats: a wave of red herrings and jolting surprises are forecast. Starring a erce Dervla Kirwan (above) as the family matriarch Val, this season takes an unexpected turn. In tonight’s opener, the Ahern clan gathers for Val’s brisk remarriage. Grace (Seána Kerslake) returns to London and Finn (Dean Fagan) is incensed about his ordeal, despite the Ahern family’s candour.

FRIDAY, May 26

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne meets a productive duo.

8.30 Smother. (Return, Mals) After the turmoil and Finn’s subsequent injuries, Grace returns to London.

9.25 Mayfair Witches. (Masv)

At Deirdre’s funeral, Rowan is plunged into the world of the infamous Mayfair family.

10.10 Interview With The Vampire. (Malnsv) Louis and Lestat’s lives change.

10.50 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.05 The Split. (Mals, R) Hannah’s lives collide.

12.05 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

It’s the travel show that purposefully takes a di erent tack. Fronted by British comedian Joe Lycett – who has taken over Richard Ayoade’s (pictured) former role like a duck to water – it’s basically a vehicle for interesting scenery, humorous asides and quirky facts as Lycett accompanies fellow comedians on laconic trips around the globe. Tonight, Stephen Mangan (The Split sized and very relaxed foray into sunny Rio de Janeiro. Armed with sunglasses and board shorts, the duo wax lyrical as they sip coconut cocktails, sample local fruit and check out iconic sights such as Christ the Redeemer.

THURSDAY MIRIAM & ALAN: LOST IN SCOTLAND AND

Margolyes and Alan Cumming. Unfailingly funny and admirably honest, the duo came together to explore the delights and quirks of their native land in a motorhome during the pandemic. In this four-part follow-up, premiering tonight, Miriam and Alan are still enamoured by Scotland, but they also expand their horizons to include California. They are like kids in a candy shop, riding the “Hogwarts Express” steam train and visiting the Cairngorms, with ordained minister Alan even conducting an LGBTQIA+ wedding. It’s a joyous, personal take on the travelogue genre.

6.00 NBN News.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Building The Impossible.

8.30 Robson Green’s British Adventure: The Hebrides And The Dee. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Curse Of The Pyramids. (Ms, R) A look at the Pharaoh Sneferu.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+a)

11.45 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Adam Dovile makes a modern, oating-style vanity. Karen Martini bakes a carrot, gruyere and herb loaf.

8.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Far From Home. (2019, Mv, R) After Peter Parker, in his identity as Spider-Man, nds himself facing four destructive elemental monsters while on holiday in Europe, he receives help from a mysterious new hero called Mysterio. Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 MOVIE: Ablaze. (2019, Mal, R) A re occurs in a Christchurch department store. Hannah Marshall, Daniel Watterson.

2.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 A Current A air.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Parramatta Eels versus North Queensland Cowboys match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Triple 9. (2016, MA15+lv, R) An unsuspecting rookie foils a heist. Casey A eck, Anthony Mackie.

12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter and gets assistance from an unlikely source.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by actors Daniel Craig and Sir Ian McKellen, presenter Clive Myrie, and comedian John Bishop. Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth performs his song Loser

11.30 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)