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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 29 MARCH 2020 7 LISTINGS TV & FILM TODAY Unfinished Business (2015) [Film] 9:50pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312 Tired of playing second-fiddle to his obnoxious boss (Sien- na Miller), businessman Dan Trunkman (Vince Vaughn) quits and forms his own competing mineral sales firm. He takes a retiring associate (Tom Wilkinson) and a dim-witted sales applicant (Dave Franco) with him. After a year and a half of struggle, a promising deal is in sight – then promptly folds, thanks to Dan's ex-boss. Determined to save the deal, Dan and company fly to Germany, where a series of outrageous obstacles awaits. MONDAY Father Brown [Drama Series] 9pm on BBC Entertainment (Channel 300) Set in the early 1950s, while Brit- ain is still suffering through the af- termath of the Second World War, the local priest at St Mary's Cath- olic Church in fictional Cotswold village Kembleford often finds himself solving the town's biggest crimes. In addition to his typical parish duties, Father Brown uses his love and understanding of other people to ensure justice is served, and the right person held accountable (though in some circumstances, not always to the standard of the law). Assisted by the parish secretary and his own wit and sharp intellect, Father Brown works his way through a series of mishaps and intriguing clues to piece together the truth at every turn. TUESDAY Adventureland (2009) [Film] 8:35pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312) TA dark comedy centering around Barry Egan, the socially impaired owner of a small business-distrib- uting novelty toilet plungers-in the San Fernando Valley. Dominated by seven sisters, and constantly negotiating his own manhood, he is unlikely to find romance unless romance finds him. In an attempt to resolve his loneliness, while having a vulnerable moment, Barry contacts a phone sex operator who, in turn threatens him with blackmail. WEDNESDAY Adventureland (2009) [Film] 9pm on Fine Living Network (Channel 333) This series goes inside actress Patricia Heaton's home as she draws inspiration from her family and serves party-friendly foods to those closest to her. Whether she's celebrating a special occa- sion – such as her 25th anniver- sary with husband David Hunt – or just looking for an excuse to spend time with friends, Heaton is always willing to throw a bash with lots of food. THURSDAY Stumptown Part B [Drama Series] 8pm on FOX Life (Channel 304) Based on the graphic novel series, 'Stumptown' follows Dex Parios (Co- bie Smulders), a strong, assertive and sharp-witted army veteran with a complicated love life, gambling debt and a brother to take care of in Portland, Oregon. Her military intelligence skills make her a great PI, but her unapologetic style puts her in the firing line of hardcore criminals and not quite in alliance with the police. In the first episode following the winter hiatus, Dex is hired by a famous TV judge to help find his prodigal brother but soon finds that she is not the only one looking for him. FRIDAY PLL The Perfectionists S1 Ep.9 "Lie Together, Die Together" [Drama Series] 8:45pm on Melita More (Channel 315) On the night of a school gala, the gang is convinced it knows who killed Nolan and sets out to prove it; Dana continues to cause complications by exposing a critical secret between the Perfectionists. SATURDAY Total Bellas [Lifestyle] 9:00pm on E! Entertainment (Channel 306) In addition to twin sisters Nikki and Brie Bella being two of the most popular divas in recent WWE history, they are romantically involved with two former WWE champions on the men's side, John Cena and Daniel Bryan, respectively. That quartet is at the forefront of this show, which provides a look at their lives away from the bright lights and big stage of the world-famous arenas where they compete. Entering new chapters in their lives, both personally and professionally, the stars move in together as they deal with injuries, Daniel and Brie's retirements and John's burgeoning career in Hollywood. What to watch this week Streaming picks Your guide to the best shows on streaming platforms Ozark (Season 3) Netflix Mar t y Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to a summer resor t communit y in the Ozarks. With wife Wendy and their t wo kids in tow, Mar t y is on the move af ter a money-laundering scheme goes wrong, forcing him to pay of f a substantial debt to a Mexican drug lord in order to keep his family safe. While the Byrdes' fate hangs in the balance, the dire circumstances force the fractured family to reconnect. Luther Amazon Prime John Luther is a Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) working for the Serious Crime Unit in series one, and the new "Serious and Serial" unit from series 2. A dedicated police officer, Luther is obsessive, possessed, and sometimes violent. However, Luther has paid a heavy price for his dedication; he has never been able to prevent himself from being consumed by the darkness of the crimes with which he deals. For Luther, the job always comes first. His dedication is a curse and a blessing. Luther Stumptown is airing at 8pm on FOX Life (Channel 304) Ozark (season 3)

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