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The 5 best shows on TV tonight: Thursday 8 July

The top TV picks for Thursday 8 July.
The top TV picks for Thursday 8 July.

Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett are being put through their paces by Andy Murray this evening.

The tennis pro, who crashed out out Wimbledon last week, takes them to the court in a new episode of their Vs series.

It's also the last episode of the current series of Dragons' Den - and the final appearance of one of the Dragons.

Rob & Romesh vs Andy Murray - 9pm - Sky One

Andy Murray puts Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett through their paces. (Sky UK / Andrea Southam)
Andy Murray puts Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett through their paces. (Sky UK / Andrea Southam)

Comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan meet up with tennis pro Andy Murray for a special versus episode.

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He pushes the boys to the limit in a tennis session and also takes them out road cycling.

Dragons' Den - 9pm - BBC One

Tej Lalvani sits in the Den one last time tonight. (BBC)
Tej Lalvani sits in the Den one last time tonight. (BBC)

It's the last episode of the series and also Tej Lelvani's final appearance as he's stepped down from his Dragon duties.

Tonight there's a pitch from a digital entrepreneur with online hypnobirthing platforms, a pair of jewellers with bespoke ring making kits and two business partners with a unique recycling building system.

Escape to the Chateau: Make Do and Mend - 9pm - Channel 4

Strawbridge family on Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend  (Channel 4)
Strawbridge family on Escape To The Chateau: Make Do And Mend (Channel 4)

The Strawbridges come with more advice to help out those in need of some handy DIY tips.

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This time it's Lexie, whose cellar they help transform into a 1920s style speakeasy. Plus Angel assists bride Izzy in creating a bouquet for her Great Gatsby inspired wedding.

Diana's Decades - 9pm - ITV

Danae Brook a young journalist, found herself living in same block of flats as Lady Diana Spencer during her courtship with Prince Charles in the late 70s. (ITV)
Danae Brook a young journalist, found herself living in same block of flats as Lady Diana Spencer during her courtship with Prince Charles in the late 70s. (ITV)

A new series offers an insight into Princess Diana's dramatic life through the decades.

The three episode documentary starts with the 1970s, looking at her life before marriage and her courtship with Prince Charles toward the end of the decade.

It hears from some of those who knew her at the time or whose lives intersected with hers and draws upon archive footage.

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted - 10pm - Channel 4

Gordon Ramsay (R) prepares a feast for locals in Peru's Sacred Valley on Gordon Ramsay Uncharted (National Geographic/Ernesto Benavides)
Gordon Ramsay (R) prepares a feast for locals in Peru's Sacred Valley on Gordon Ramsay Uncharted (National Geographic/Ernesto Benavides)

The sweary chef travels to some of the most incredibles places earth has to offer in search of culinary inspiration.

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In the first episode he goes to the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru to discover the secrets behind cooking at a high-altitude.

He also samples one of Peru's famous delicacies, guinea pig.

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