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Rob James-Collier’s character Kevin O’Dowd comes to blows with Gunner in The Level

Also tonight:

  • The Graham Norton Show
  • Still Game
  • Travel Man: 48 Hours in Naples
Rob James Collier's character O'Dowd isn't happy about a car escaping during a chase

The Level 9pm ITV
Here, at the mid-point of the series, the drama really goes up a gear.

 Rob James Collier's character O'Dowd isn't happy about a car escaping during a chase
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Rob James Collier's character O'Dowd isn't happy about a car escaping during a chaseCredit: ITV

Following the latest murder, Nancy is increasingly under pressure (Karla Crome, who plays her, looks even more wide-eyed and anxious than ever) because of her links with Frank Le Saux and her habit of being nearby when people get shot.

She’s not the only one of the police team under suspicion: after Gunner (Noel Clarke) lets a car escape during a chase, O’Dowd (Rob James- Collier) becomes convinced that he’s helping the bad guys.

But when he questions the detective, the pair come to blows.

Fortunately DCI Newman is on hand to calm matters down, by yelling at them all. And this is all before some crucial evidence goes missing.

It’s got car chases, fights and nail-biting tension – what more could you want?

The Graham Norton Show 10.35pm BBC1
She’s a busy woman, starring in two films right now, but Oscar-nominated actress Amy Adams still finds time to chat to Graham tonight, along with her Arrival co-star Jeremy Renner.

 Amy Adams chats to Graham Norton along with her Arrival co-star Jeremy Renner, Chris O'Dawd and Lady Gaga
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Amy Adams chats to Graham Norton along with her Arrival co-star Jeremy Renner, Chris O'Dawd and Lady GagaCredit: Getty

They’re joined on the sofa by actor Chris O’Dowd, while Lady Gaga sings from her new album, ensuring it’ll definitely be a memorable night.

Still Game 9.30pm BBC1
Another comfortingly funny episode from this popular comedy comeback begins with pensioners Jack and Victor (Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill) both distraught that their old friend Pete The Jakey has died.

 Jack and Victor are distraught when their old mate Pete the Jakey passes away...but at least they've got a good old funeral to look forward to
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Jack and Victor are distraught when their old mate Pete the Jakey passes away...but at least they've got a good old funeral to look forward toCredit: BBC

Still, it’s nice that the funeral can bring the community together – in a big argument. And that’s before they hear what he’s left them all in his will…

Travel Man: 48 hours in Naples 8.30PM C4
Richard Ayoade takes Jack Dee for a whistle-stop tour of Napoli.

 Richard Ayoade and Jack Dee enjoy a hectic Vespa ride in Naples
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Richard Ayoade and Jack Dee enjoy a hectic Vespa ride in NaplesCredit: C4

It’s hard to decide what’s funniest – their hectic Vespa ride, their pizza-making class, their flutter on the local lottery or their trip to the Herculaneum ruins.

What with this, Gino on ITV and Portillo on BBC2, it’s like the telly is telling us to book an Italian holiday.