Paralympics Opening Ceremony Kicks Off 11 Days of Thrilling Competition

6:30pm, Channel 4

Get ready for the second act of the summer Games as the 17th Paralympic Games begin in Paris. Clare Balding presents coverage of the opening ceremony, a spectacle featuring a parade of athletes up the iconic Champs-Élysées, culminating in the Place de la Concorde. Over 4,000 athletes from around the globe will compete across eleven days of action-packed events, starting on Thursday. Team GB finished a strong second in the medal table at the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago – will they be able to maintain their momentum this time around? Phil Harrison

Other TV Highlights:

The Repair Shop

8:00pm, BBC One

Can the Repair Shop experts breathe new life into a broken silver ring, a cherished gift commemorating the aid given to Jewish families imprisoned in the Warsaw ghetto during World War II? And can they restore a beloved, fire-damaged chef figurine to its former glory? The anticipation surrounding the restoration process is what makes this show such delightful viewing. Alexi Duggins

Celebrity Race Across the World

9:00pm, BBC One

While lacking the charm of its civilian counterpart, the celebrity version of this adventure show still provides plenty of vicarious travel fun. The third leg sees the teams navigate two of Brazil's biggest cities, a journey that puts their budgets to the test. Will Kola and Mary Ellen manage to catch the last bus out of town? PH

Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story

9:00pm, BBC Three

After a week of harrowing captivity, abducted model Chloe (played by Nadia Parkes) is released to the UK's Milan consulate. With trepidation, she recounts her chilling ordeal to authorities. Despite her freedom, Chloe faces intense questioning from police, suggesting that her challenges are far from over. Nicole Vassell

Rob & Romesh Vs Hollywood Stunts

9:00pm, Sky Max

For those missing Romesh Ranganathan's comedic presence on their screens, rejoice! He's back, this time alongside his longtime friend Rob Beckett. The duo embarks on a new series of their comedy challenge show, with their first stop being Los Angeles, where they delve into the world of Hollywood stunt performers. PH

The Last Leg in Paris

10:30pm, Channel 4

Adam Hills, Alex Brooker, and Josh Widdicombe return with their lively and laughter-filled sporting show, running daily throughout the Paralympics. They're joined by comedian Josh Pugh, with the first episode featuring former rugby player Ed Jackson, who defied medical predictions to walk again after a career-ending injury. AD

Film Choice:

The Florida Project (Sean Baker, 2017)

Wednesday, 1:40am, Film4

Sean Baker is known for his compassionate portrayal of America's underclass. His poignant and witty drama delves into the lives of residents in a budget motel on a typical Florida highway. It's also a compelling exploration of childhood, experienced through the eyes of Moonee (Brooklynn Prince), a mischievous six-year-old who, along with her friends, transforms the garish hotels, parking lots, and fast-food joints into their playground. While they revel in the simple joys of spitting, begging for ice cream money, and setting fire to abandoned houses, the weight of adult anxieties, like poverty and paedophilia, linger in the background. Simon Wardell