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Entertainment
Ellen E Jones, Mike Bradley Ali Catterall, Paul Howlett, Phil Harrison

Thursday’s best TV: Back in Time for School; The Paras: Men of War

Private Jack Kojo-Braima
Private Jack Kojo-Braima of the Parachute Regiment hopes to earn his wings in the final episode of the 3-part documentary Photograph: ITV Plc

Flirty Dancing
10pm, Channel 4

There have been some wacky and wildly unromantic premises for dating shows (Naked Attraction, anyone?) but three episodes into Ashley Banjo’s new dance-based series and it appears he might actually be on to something. Getting into the groove this week are Manchester office manager Wing, who is matched with Yorkshire lass Alice, plus Londoners Andy and Zoe. Banjo’s tricky choreography ensures someone will fall head over heels – figuratively, if not literally. Ellen E Jones

Back in Time for School
8pm, BBC Two

The latest instalment of the “time-travelling adventure” sees 15 teenagers arrive at the BBC’s idea of the 1960s. Aspiration and optimism is all around as they enter a stylish secondary modern school, but they soon learn that it pales in comparison with the elite grammars of the day. Interesting nonetheless. Mike Bradley

The Paras: Men of War
9pm, ITV

The new recruits are broken in and the experienced Paras parachute along the Latvian border, in the series finale of yet another military training series. Will Private Kojo-Braima finally earn his wings? And will Major Nick French get to his own wedding day amid a possible terror incident? Ali Caterall

Hunted
9pm, Channel 4

This gameshow, which ranges the length and breadth of the nation, doesn’t always reflect well on the honesty of the general public. Tonight, two contenders are left relying on the kindness of strangers after their bank cards are frozen. But who, if anyone, can they trust? Elsewhere, two contestants deal with some bad news from home. Phil Harrison

American History’s Biggest Fibs With Lucy Worsley
9pm, BBC Four

“Could the Lincoln Monument itself be telling one of US history’s biggest fibs?” asks the TV historian in an episode dedicated to reassessing the American civil war, whose legacy stretches all the way up to the recent tragic events in Charlottesville. More myths exploded and lies exposed. Mike Bradley

Tin Star
9pm, Sky Atlantic

Following season one’s cliffhanger ending, a new chapter opens in Rowan Joffé’s blood-soaked revenge western as Anna goes on the run in the wake of her drastic actions, and Tim Roth’s runty sheriff Jim fights back. Elsewhere, Elizabeth tries to forget her traumatic ordeal with little success. Tin Star is back to its rampaging best. Mike Bradley

Film choice

Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall
The Gift stars Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall. Photograph: Allstar/Universal

The Gift 11.05pm, Film4

Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall are a well-off couple whose move to a swish new home prompts unwanted attention, because here comes Simon’s down-at-heel one-time school chum Gordo (played by debut director Joel Edgerton), bearing peculiar housewarming gifts that start to test the foundations of the couple’s relationship. Clever and creepy. Paul Howlett

Today’s best live sport

Motor Racing: Word Rally Championship 6.30pm, BT Sport 1. The Rallye Monte-Carlo, round one of this year’s championship.

Carabao Cup Football: Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur 7.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Spurs seek to defend a narrow semi-final, first-leg lead.

Test Cricket: Australia v Sri Lanka 2.45am, BT Sport 1. Day two of the first Test.

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