# TV tonight: Aidan Gillen stars in a twisty Irish crime caper

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/tv-tonight-aidan-gillen-stars-in-a-twisty-irish-crime-caper/
- Published: 2026-11-03T06:15:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T16:49:56+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/nov/03/tv-tonight-aidan-gillen-stars-in-a-twisty-irish-caper
- Topics: Americas, Celebrity, Culture, Elections, Entertainment, Government, Health, Medicine, Politics, TV, World

## Key points

- Aidan Gillen stars as a gangster in an Irish crime caper.
- Andy Burnham’s first 100 days as prime minister are examined.
- Tonight’s line-up also includes *MasterChef* and Champions League football.

## Summary

Tonight’s television line-up ranges from an Irish crime caper starring Aidan Gillen to political and international news coverage, returning cookery competition and drama. The programmes offer both escapist entertainment and perspectives on current affairs, including Andy Burnham’s early days as prime minister and the US midterm elections.

At 10.40pm on BBC One, *Tall Tales and Murder* follows nurse Bridget, whose drug habit and discovery of a gangster’s buried treasure lead her into danger. Other picks include *MasterChef* at 8pm, a report on Burnham’s first 100 days at 7.15pm on ITV1, a film by Syrian filmmakers about life in a UK asylum hotel, and Champions League football featuring Barcelona v Aston Villa.

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