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TV tonight: Aidan Gillen stars in a twisty Irish crime caper
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.
In short
- 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.
Explained simply
Aidan Gillen is an Irish actor known for roles in crime and political dramas. In this fictional story, nurse Bridget finds buried treasure linked to a gangster, and her drug habit complicates her efforts to deal with what she has found.
Crime capers often mix suspense with dark humour, as characters face danger while trying to keep control of events. The wider television line-up also includes coverage of UK politics and the US midterm elections, which choose members of Congress and can shape the balance of power in Washington.
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