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TV tonight: Richard E Grant on his obsession with The Odyssey

The Guardian UK Sunday 02 August 2026, 05:15 UTC By Hollie Richardson, Graeme Virtue, Hannah Verdier and Ellen E Jones 1 min read

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The actor is a charismatic tour guide as he follows in Homer’s footsteps. Plus: Amsterdam cop Van Der Valk is back. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Channel 4 Continue reading...

The actor is a charismatic tour guide as he follows in Homer’s footsteps. Plus: Amsterdam cop Van Der Valk is back. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4

Richard E Grant (PERSON) Amsterdam (LOCATION) Van Der Valk (PERSON) Channel 4 Continue (ORG)

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