TV Tonight: Shergar Kidnap Story and Britain's Got Talent Final
TV Tonight: Shergar Kidnap Story and Britain's Got Talent Final

Shergar: The Racehorse and the IRA

Channel 4, 8pm. In 1983, Shergar was the world's most valuable racehorse, worth around £10 million. The IRA, needing funds, kidnapped him with three masked men wielding machine guns. This documentary features racing insiders like commentator Derek Thompson and journalist Lissa Oliver recounting the extraordinary story.

Britain's Got Talent: Live Final

ITV1, 7pm. The winner is chosen tonight. Golden Buzzer finalists include dance group LMA, drone artists Celestial, and fire juggler Liqei Yang. Public vote finalists feature Anastasiia with her dancing collie Salsa, the Hawkstone Farmers' Choir, and magician Fabian Fox.

Casualty

BBC One, 8.25pm. The miniseries spin-off continues. Flynn discovers Col Bard is worse than a domineering officer when a callout injures two soldiers. Meanwhile, Dylan confronts his alcoholism amid high tension.

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Monsieur Spade

U&Drama, 9pm. Set in the south of France, Clive Owen's private eye interrogates a burglar, learning everyone wants him dead.

Two Weeks in August

BBC One, 9.15pm. Zoe tries to forget seeing her husband kissing her friend, but gossip spreads during a boat trip, leading to awkward moments and a biting incident.

Nobody's Fool

ITV1, 9.30pm. After a shock withdrawal, contestants vote to eliminate again. A maths challenge forces Billy to prioritize winning over morals.

Film Choice: Ghost Trail

BBC Four, 9.05pm. In this French thriller, exiled Syrians track war criminals. Hamid believes he found his torturer in Strasbourg, but lacks definitive proof, leading to obsession and PTSD.

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Live Sport

  • Cycling: Giro d'Italia, Stage 20, 9.15am, TNT Sports 3
  • Tennis: French Open, Day 7, 9.30am, TNT Sports 4
  • Challenge Cup Rugby League: Women's final, Wigan v St Helens, 11.15am, BBC Two; Men's final, Wigan v Hull KR, 2pm, BBC One
  • Prem Rugby Union: Saracens v Harlequins, 12.30pm, TNT Sports 1
  • Women's T20 Cricket: England v India, 2pm, Channel 5
  • Champions League Football: Paris Saint-Germain v Arsenal, 3pm, TNT Sports 1