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Hollie Richardson, Graeme Virtue and Phil Harrison

TV tonight: the countdown to Eurovision begins

‘Heartwarming if slightly generic’ … Jason Manford and Chelcee Grimes tell the story of Eurovision.
‘Heartwarming if slightly generic’ … Jason Manford and Chelcee Grimes tell the story of Eurovision. Photograph: David Hogan/BBC/Little Gem

Eurovision Calling: Jason and Chelcee’s Ultimate Guide

9pm, BBC One

The campest television event of the year finally takes place in Liverpool this week – and don’t you dare try to escape it. Jason Manford gets us in the mood with this heartwarming if slightly generic look at the contest’s story – including a catch-up with the nicest man in pop, last year’s UK entry and runner-up Sam Ryder, who is now playing sold-out venues. Singer Chelcee Grimes also captures the excitement around her Liverpool home ground. Hollie Richardson

Clive Myrie’s Italian Road Trip

6.30pm, BBC Two

“Would you put a bit of pineapple on it?” Clive Myrie quickly learns what not to ask someone while in the queue for the best pizzeria in Naples. Proving there’s more to the city than its “rough and ready” reputation, he then visits the hotel that is also an art gallery and goes behind the scenes at a theatre. HR

Andrew: The Problem Prince

9pm, Channel 4

The concluding part of this profile unpacks the media storm around Prince Andrew’s relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his self-immolating Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis. She provides valuable behind-the-monitors context; media lawyer and adviser Paul Tweed simply looks aghast. Graeme Virtue

Succession

9pm, Sky Atlantic

Office politics … Roman (Kieran Culkin) and Kendall (Jeremy Strong)
Office politics … Roman (Kieran Culkin) and Kendall (Jeremy Strong) in Succession. Photograph: HBO

As Roman put it while watching Kendall promise eternal life at the launch of the Living+ project: “If I cringe any harder, I might become a fossil.” And yet – with the help of a deepfake Logan – he might have pulled it off, much to his siblings’ astonishment. With just a few episodes left, it’s harder than ever to call what happens next. HR

Barry

9pm, Sky Comedy

The fourth and final season of Bill Hader’s underrated dark comedy approaches its endgame and continues to sustain its almost implausibly convincing integration of the worlds of acting and organised crime. Barry (Hader) is starting to consider his legacy – but as events spiral out of control around him, is there any realistic way out? Phil Harrison

First Dates

10pm, Channel 4

Self-described “alpha female” Mabel is looking for someone who can handle her – but perhaps she’ll need to do some taming when she meets Lion (by name and nature). Also in the restaurant this week: will film rigger Graham find a romance fit for the screen with widower Sonya? HR

Live sports

Eventing: Badminton Horse Trials, 2pm, BBC Two Show jumping on the final day.

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