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Today's top TV and streaming choices: The Feud, The Shining and Oppenheimer

The Feud Virgin Media One, 9pm A kitchen extension is at the root of all manner of problems between jealous neighbours in this tense drama series. Golf: The Open Highlights BBC Two, 9pm Live action can be seen on Sky Sports Main Event from 6.30am, but if you don't have access to it, the next best thing is to watch the crucial moments of the first day's play from Royal Portrush Golf Club in Co Antrim during this programme. Trump: Moscow's Man in the White House: Dispatches Channel 4, 9pm Ex-US intelligence officials and White House insiders are among those offering their views on why Donald Trump remains so close to Russian premier Vladimir Putin and the impact their relationship may be having on global politics. Listen To The Land Speak RTÉ One, 10.10pm Inspired by his 2022 book of the same name, writer and documentary-maker Manchán Magan explores the wisdom and knowledge contained in the Irish landscape and the nation's myths. The Shining BBC Four, 9pm Stanley Kubrick's brilliant adaptation of Stephen King's bestselling horror novel still packs a punch. Jack Nicholson plays a troubled writer whose caretaking job at a remote hotel turns into a nightmare for his wife and son thanks to the establishment's resident evil spirits. ADVERTISEMENT The Summer I Turned Pretty Prime Video, streaming now The third and final season (well, Belly is pretty much a full-blown adult at this juncture) kicks off with a two-episode premiere. The 11-episode season will continue weekly, wrapping up with its last instalment on September 17. Trainwreck: Balloon Boy Netflix, streaming now Remember Balloon Boy? Back in 2009, a man from Colorado rang the authorities claiming his homemade spaceship had blown away with his six-year-old son inside. If you don't know the story, you can probably guess the rest. Apocalypse in the Tropics Netflix, streaming now Where does governance end and doctrine begin? To put it another way, at what point do the lines blur between democratic rule and religious rule? This isn't an anatomy of what's devolving in North America right now, but rather what's already happened in South America. In her new documentary, Brazilian filmmaker Petra Costa returns with a penetrating look at how Christian evangelical movements have gained powerful influence over Brazil's political system. With remarkable access to both sitting president Lula and former president Bolsonaro — plus one of Brazil's most prominent televangelists — the film dives into the spiritual and strategic alliances shaping modern Brazil. What emerges is a tense portrait of a nation where apocalyptic beliefs mix with political ambition. Costa, known for her Oscar-nominated The Edge of Democracy, again captures a country in flux with raw honesty and clarity. One Night In Idaho Prime Video, streaming now In late 2022, a fatal stabbing attack involving four university students rocked a small Idaho town, drawing national attention. An explosion of social media sleuthing, a cross-country manhunt, a dramatic arrest, and a looming trial made this crime one of the most high-profile stories of the last decade. Foundation AppleTV+, streaming now Season 3 returns to Apple, with new episodes dropping every Friday through to September 12. Inspired by Isaac Asimov's celebrated books, the saga follows exiles fighting to restore civilisation as an empire collapses. The Crossbow Cannibal Prime Video, streaming now Keeping things super light on Prime Video this week, we also have a profile of Stephen Griffiths, who created his own deadly persona in the hope of following in the footsteps of his idol — serial killer Peter Sutcliffe. Fifteen years after Griffiths's arrest, this documentary revisits one of Britain's darkest criminal cases. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story Disney+, streaming now National Geographic dives into (apologies) the legacy of a legendary film with this Laurent Bouzereau documentary, tracing its journey from book to enduring pop culture phenomenon. If the tween in your life has been counting down the days, they'll probably already know that Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires is also now available (be warned, it's a musical). Oppenheimer Netflix, streaming now Finally, the wait is over. Anyone who failed to catch it in the cinema back in the heady summer of 2023 can now view it on whatever device they please. Speaking of German-related drama, Brick, an atmospheric number with Danny Boyle vibes, is also available. Building The Band Netflix, streaming now If The Circle and The Voice procreated and were imbued in a cocoon of cringe. If this is too much schmlatz for you, then the second season of 1923 might be a better fit.