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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 23 AUGUST 2020 10 TV & FILM TODAY The Great Raid (2005) [Film] 8pm on AMC HD (Channel 336) In early 1945, as World War II is nearing its end, Gen. Doug- las MacArthur selects Lt. Col. Henry Mucci (Benjamin Bratt) to command a bold rescue mission in the Philippines. There, in the city of Cabanauan, more than 500 Ameri- can soldiers are being held captive in a brutal prisoner-of-war camp. With the assistance of Capt. Prince (James Franco), Mucci will lead the valiant soldiers of the 6th Ranger Battalion in one of the boldest POW rescues in American history. MONDAY Ed Stafford: First Man Out [Documentary] 9pm on Discovery Channel (Channel 400) Survivalist and explorer, Ed Staf- ford, heads to the wilds of China to face off the planet's top survival experts in a real-life race to get out of the country's most hostile environments. In every episode, Ed faces a different and equally skilled opponent in the race to be the first to reach a pre-determined extrac- tion point, on a journey fraught with danger. From the huge cliffs and bamboo forests of Bashan to the mountains and waterfalls of Yunnan Province, he may be able to survive almost anywhere or anything, but so can these extraordinary people. With speed as important as survival, who will be the first to escape these lethal landscapes in a country with some of the world's most extreme climates? TUESDAY Pretty Little Liars S7 Ep.8: "Exes and OMGs" [Drama Series] 7pm on Melita More (Channel 315) After receiving a job offer as the Rosewood High swim coach, Emily discovers that Paige has returned to Rosewood and is also a candidate for the job. Hanna is visited by Mrs. Grunwald, who warns her about Noel. Meanwhile, Alison goes back to work at Rose- wood High, but finds it difficult after her students play a prank on her. Aria struggles with her rela- tionship with Ezra after telling him she deleted a call that came from Nicole's cellphone, and later, with Spencer, visits the doctor who delivered Mary's baby in order to get answers. Aria buys a plane ticket for Ezra to get him closer to the latest news on Nicole, delaying their wedding. After not getting any help from the Liars, Hanna goes rogue and decides to work alone in an unknown plan to try and discover who "A.D." is... WEDNESDAY Viking Quest (2014) [Film] 8:10pm on Sony Movies Action (Channel 317) Young boy Erik is taken from his family by Viking raiders and is raised as one of them. When his clan is attacked by a dragon and a cohort of armoured warriors, he discovers he is bound to an ancient prophecy and destined to stop an impending apocalypse by rescuing princess Tasya, who was captured to be used as a sacrifice to the ancient Midgard Serpent. THURSDAY The Musketeers – Series 3 [Drama] 9:55pm on BBC Entertainment (Channel 300) Set on the streets of 17th-century Paris, "The Musketeers" gives a contemporary take on the classic story about a group of highly trained soldiers and bodyguards as- signed to protect King and country. In war-torn France, three musket- eers launch a daring attack on the Spanish while Aramis battles his conscience at the nearby monas- tery. When brutal mercenary Lucien Grimaud brings the war to Aramis' new home, the former friends reu- nite to foil a stolen arms deal and rescue a group of orphans. FRIDAY Final Voyage (1999) [Film] 8:10pm on Sony Movies Action (Channel 317) After an ocean liner has been restored, it embarks on an extended cruise with the rich and famous on board, including actress Gloria (Erika Eleniak) and her dutiful guard, Aaron (Dylan Walsh). Given its abundance of riches, the ship becomes a target for piracy, with the ambitious criminal Josef (Ice-T) leading a group of thugs onto the vessel in hopes of scoring a major haul. But, when an explosion occurs on the ship, everyone has to struggle for survival as the boat sinks into the sea. SATURDAY The Good Doctor S1 Ep.15: "Heartfelt" [Drama Series] 8:15pm on Melita More (Channel 315) A female teen goes through a risky surgery to implant a sternum so she can live a normal life. A young boy initially rejects the idea of having a convicted killer's liver transplanted in him but, without it, he has a day to live. Streaming picks Your guide to the best shows on streaming platforms Dark [Season 1] Netflix When t wo children go missing in a small German town, its sinful past is exposed along with the double lives and fractured relationships that exist among four families as they search for the kids. The myster y-drama series introduces an intricate puzzle filled with t wists that includes a web of curious characters, all of whom have a connection to the town's troubled histor y -- whether they know it or not. The stor y includes supernatural elements that tie back to the. The Legion Amazon Prime During the invasion of Parthia, two Roman legions have been brought to a standstill in the snowy mountains of Armenia, leaving them slowly dying in the freezing cold. The rest of the Roman army is two weeks' march away, and the region swarms with Parthian patrols. Their only hope for survival is Noreno, a half-Roman soldier, who is entrusted with the impossible mission of crossing the deadly terrain to save two legions. The Legion Dark What to watch this week