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Lucy Buglass

TV Tonight: Our highlights for Thursday, May 18

Jane McDonald smiling in the desert

On TV tonight, Jane McDonald's Magical Morocco sees the presenter on her final trip of the series, it's the last ever episode of Mark Bonnar's Guilt, Alexander Armstrong visits Sri Lanka, and No Escape kicks off on Paramount Plus. Here's what you shouldn't miss on TV Tonight.

  • Our hand-selected recommendations for what's on TV tonight include TV shows, a film, live sport and the latest trending need-to-binge-on-now box set 
  • Keep up to date with the latest soap spoiler storylines on TV tonight with our daily soap synopsis 
  • For more information about what’s on TV tonight see our TV Guide

What's on TV tonight

Our expert TV journalists have picked the best things on TV tonight... 

Best TV shows on TV tonight

Jane McDonald's Magical Morocco, 8 pm, Channel 5

In her final trip of the series, Jane McDonald’s destination is Marrakesh, where she’s booked into a beautiful riad, an oasis of calm in the bustling medina. On her to-do list is a walking tour with food stops (‘No, I can’t eat an eyeball!’), a trip by motorbike and sidecar to Koutoubia Mosque, some TLC in a hammam and a spot of haggling while shopping. 

Jane ends her trip with a dune-buggy ride in the Agafay Desert and, of course, an accompanying rousing song. If you fancy a trip to Marrakesh, this episode is full of practical information about things such as tipping, booking tours and where not to shop. Jane’s most consistent advice to travellers? ‘Have a go!’ 

★★★★ JP

Guilt, 9 pm, BBC Two

(Image credit: BBC/Anne Binckebanck)

Prepare for a white-knuckle ride in the last-ever episode of this superlative Scottish comedy drama. Max (Mark Bonnar) thinks he’s got things all figured out: he’s going to help detective Yvonne (Isaura Barbé-Brown) take down gangster Maggie Lynch (Phyllis Logan) while blackmailing bank boss Sir Jim Sturrock (Euan Macnaughton), ending up as a wealthy man whose enemies are all thoroughly neutered. He just needs brother Jake (Jamie Sives) to stick to the plan – but has he betrayed Jake one too many times? Enjoy this firecracker of a finale while it lasts. We’re going to miss this show very much. 

★★★★★ SP

Alexander Armstrong in Sri Lanka, 9 pm, Channel 5

(Image credit: Channel 5)

The Pointless host explores a side of Sri Lanka that tourists don’t often see in his new tour around the paradise island. In this episode, Alexander tries durian fruit, helps disabled dogs take a dip in the ocean and shovels elephant poo that will be turned into paper. But the highlight is him taking part in his very own Sri Lankan-style exorcism, in which masked drummers and dancers ceremoniously try to expel his inner demons!

★★★ HD

No Escape, Paramount Plus

(Image credit: Paramount Plus)

Murderous secrets come to light in this thriller set amid the stunning turquoise seas of South East Asia. The seven-part drama series, based on the best-selling novel The Blue by Lucy Clarke, sees friends Lana (Tin Star’s Abigail Lawrie) and Kitty (The Outlaws’ Rhianne Barreto) on the run in the Philippines and taking refuge with strangers on board a yacht. 

However, a flash-forward shows Lana being questioned by police when the yacht is discovered eerily empty floating off the coast of Australia. Tense, exciting and with a backdrop of exotic landscapes, it will pull you in straightaway, as you’re left wondering just what terrible event these girls are fleeing from and what’s happened on board.

★★★★★ TL

Best box set on TV tonight

Sorry for Your LossITVX

Elizabeth Olsen cemented her reputation as a seriously talented actor in this smart drama about the unexpected effects of grief, first shown on Facebook Watch. It’s one of many US dramas that have been added to ITVX recently. She plays widow Leigh, who moves back in with her sparky mother Amy (a wonderful Janet McTeer) after the death of her husband Matt (Mamoudou Athie). As the two series progress, she attempts to deal with her difficult relationship with her sister, a growing attraction to her brother-in-law and the realisation that she didn’t know her partner at all. 

★★★★ NT

Best film on TV tonight

The Book of Eli, Film4 

(Image credit: Warner Bros.)

A man travels across a post-apocalyptic America carrying a book believed to hold the key to mankind's future. He encounters trouble in a desolate town and finds himself pursued by a despotic leader who will stop at nothing to get his hands on the text. Action adventure, starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson and Jennifer Beals.

Soaps

Live Sport

  • Premier League: Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion (Kick-off 7:30 pm), Sky Sports Main Event
  • UEFA Europa Conference League: AZ Alkmaar v West Ham United (Kick-off 8 pm), BT Sport 1

If you watch just one thing on TV tonight…

Don't miss Jane McDonald's Magical Morocco on TV tonight.

Not found anything you want to watch on TV tonight? Check out our TV Guide

Happy viewing!

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