bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)10.00SATURDAY KITCHEN LIVE Matt Tebbutt is joined by Clive Myrie. (S)11.30NADIYA’S SIMPLE SPICES (S) (R)12.00FOOTBALL FOCUS Alex Scott looks ahead to the weekend’s matches. (S)1.00BBC NEWS (S)1.15BARGAIN HUNT From the Yorkshire Events Centre, North Yorkshire. (S) (R)2.00LIVE INTERNATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE England v Tonga (Kick-off 2.30pm). Mark Chapman presents all the action from the third test in the three-match series, held at Emerald Headingley Rugby Stadium. (S)4.30FINAL SCORE A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (S)5.25GARDEN RESCUE Charlie Dimmock and Harry and David Rich transform a garden in Bournemouth for young married couple Thomas and Rhiann, who want a flower-filled space with a koi carp pond. (S) (R)5.55BBC NEWS (S)6.10BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)6.20ALAN CARR’S PICTURE SLAM Game show in which contestants from Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn and Glasgow have to identify a board full of images, with a chance of winning up to £10,000. Last in the series. (S)7PM7.05STRICTLY COME DANCING Procelebrity contest in which sets of partners battle it out to convince judges and viewers they can trip the light fantastic. (S)8PM8.30SURVIVOR Two castaways are chosen to face a moral dilemma – revealing a game-changing twist – as the contestants aim to avoid being the third person voted out of Survivor. (S)9PM9.25BLANKETY BLANK Bradley Walsh hosts the revival of the comedy quiz show, with panellists Carol Vorderman, Clara Amfo, Johnny Vegas, Judi Love, Prue Leith and Asim Chaudhry. (S)10PM10.00BBC NEWS (S); Weather10.20MATCH OF THE DAY Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Manchester City v Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium and Newcastle United v Arsenal at St James’ Park. (S)11PM11.45FILM: Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021) Premiere. Horror sequel, starring Taylor Russell. (S)1.10Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.15BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.20Hey Duggee (S) (R)6.25Hey Duggee (S) (R)6.35Supertato (S) (R)6.40Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)6.50Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)7.00Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (S) (R)7.10Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)7.20Grizzy and the Lemmings (S) (R)7.40Pokemon: Sun and Moon – Ultra Legends (S) (R)8.00Deadly Mission Shark (S) (R)8.30Blue Peter (S) (R)8.55Newsround Current affairs reports. (S)9.05Gardeners’ World (S) (R)10.05FILM: A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (2021) Premiere. Comedy. (S)11.30LIVE WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE (S)2.00FILM: LOVER COME BACK (1961) Comedy, starring Doris Day. (S)3.45BARRA ON THE FOYLE (S) (R)4.00SAVING LIVES AT SEA (S) (R)5.00THE FAST AND THE FARMER-ISH (S) (R)5.30MATCH OF THE DAY LIVE: THE FA CUP (S)8PM8.00DAD’S ARMY Jones buys black-market pigeons from wheeler-dealer Walker – but is horrified to discover the birds were taken from Trafalgar Square. Comedy, starring Clive Dunn and James Beck. (S) (R)8.30THE BEATLES & THE BBC The relationship between the band and the corporation. (S)9PM9.35SOUNDS OF LIVERPOOL AT THE BBC Archive performances by Merseyside acts, including The Story of the Blues by Wah!, You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers and Two Tribes by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. (S) (R)10PM10.25LATER... WITH JOOLS HOLLAND Taking to the stage at Alexandra Palace Theatre in north London are singersongwriter and producer Sampha, who plays tracks from his second LP Lahai, while veteran synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark perform the title track of their latest album Bauhaus Staircase. Also appearing are Izo FitzRoy. (S)11PM11.10Sgt Pepper’s Musical Revolution – with Howard Goodall (S) (R)12.10Arena: The Brian Epstein Story (S) (R)1.40The Beatles & the BBC (S) (R)2.45FILM: 8 Minutes Idle (2012) Comedy, starring Tom Hughes. (S)4.10This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00LOVE YOUR GARDEN (S) (R)6.25LOVE YOUR GARDEN (S) (R)7.25LOVE YOUR WEEKEND WITH ALAN TITCHMARSH (S) (R)9.25ITV NEWS (S)9.30JAMES MARTIN’S SATURDAY MORNING With Kaye Adams. (S)11.40AINSLEY’S MEDITERRANEAN COOKBOOK (S) (R)12.40ITV NEWS (S); Weather1.00ITV RACING: LIVE FROM WETHERBY Ed Chamberlin presents coverage, as the Charlie Hall Chase takes centrestage at Wetherby. Plus, races from Ascot. With analysis from Luke Harvey and Tom Scudamore, reporting from Natalie Green and Alice Plunkett. (S)4.05ITV NEWS AND WEATHER (S)4.25UTV LIVE (S)4.35MAMMA MIA! I HAVE A DREAM Zoe Ball hosts a search for two new stars for the hit musical, with 14 hopefuls competing for the lead roles of Sophie and Sky in the West End production. (S) (R)5.55FILM: HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) The teenage wizard is alarmed to learn a dangerous fugitive sorcerer is searching for him. Fantasy adventure series, with Daniel Radcliffe and Gary Oldman. (S)8PM8.25THE VOICE UK New series. Emma Willis returns with the spinning-chair singing contest, with Anne-Marie, Olly Murs, Tom Jones and Will.i.am overseeing the first blind auditions. (S)9PM9.55THE 1% CLUB Quiz hosted by Lee Mack in which the questions have nothing to do with remembering facts, but are all about logic and common sense. A hundred contestants begin every show, but who will make it to the end and answer a question only one per cent of the country can get right – and win up to £100,000? (S) (R)10PM10.55ITV NEWS (S); Weather11PM11.15English Football League Highlights (S)12.15Olivia Marries Her Match (S) (R)1.10Catchphrase (S) (R)1.45Winning Combination (S) (R)2.35Inside Iran: The Fight for Freedom (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05James Martin’s French Adventure (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00The King of Queens (S) (R)6.25The King of Queens (S) (R)6.45The King of Queens (S) (R)7.10Cheers (S) (R)7.35Cheers (S) (R)8.00Cheers (S) (R)8.30Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)9.00Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)9.30Frasier (S) (R)10.00Frasier (S) (R)10.30The Simpsons (S) (R)11.00The Simpsons (S) (R)11.30The Simpsons (S) (R)12.00FILM: LEAP YEAR (2010) Romantic comedy, starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode. (S)1.55Four in a Bed (S) (R)2.25Four in a Bed (S) (R)2.55Four in a Bed (S) (R)3.25Four in a Bed (S) (R)4.00Four in a Bed (S) (R)4.30KIRSTIE AND PHIL’S LOVE IT OR LIST IT: BRILLIANT BUILDS (S) (R)5.30CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)6.00FORTRESS BRITAIN WITH ALICE ROBERTS The story of Britain’s obsession with invasion through history. (S) (R)7PM7.00MESSAGES HOME: LOST FILMS OF THE BRITISH ARMY Documentary about recently recovered films made by British soldiers serving in Burma during the Second World War in which they send messages home to their families. (S) (R)8PM8.00JFK: 24 HOURS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Documentary exploring the last 24 hours in President Kennedy’s life, from his arrival into Dallas to his body being taken by Air Force One to Washington DC. (S)9PM9.00KENNEDY, SINATRA AND THE MAFIA Documentary exploring the relationship between the singer and the president, and how both men’s ride to success involved connections with the world of organised crime. (S)11PM11.00Formula 1: Sao Paulo Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights (S)12.30FILM: Let Him Go (2020) Crime drama, starring Diane Lane and Kevin Costner. (S)2.25Griff’s Canadian Adventure (S) (R)3.20Naked, Alone and Racing to Get Home (S) (R)4.15Hollyoaks Omnibus (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Milkshake!9.55The Smurfs (S) (R)10.05SpongeBob SquarePants (S) (R)10.20Entertainment News on 5 (S)10.25FRIENDS (S) (R)10.50FRIENDS (S) (R)11.20FILM: EVERY CHRISTMAS HAS A STORY (2016) Festive romantic comedy, starring Lori Loughlin. (S)12.20ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)12.25FILM: EVERY CHRISTMAS HAS A STORY (2016) Concluded. (S)1.05FILM: A CHRISTMAS WALTZ (2020) Festive romance. (S)2.05ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)2.10FILM: A CHRISTMAS WALTZ (2020) Concluded. (S)2.55FILM: A HEAVENLY CHRISTMAS (2016) Festive romance. (S)3.55ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)4.00FILM: A HEAVENLY CHRISTMAS (2016) Concluded. (S)4.45FILM: WE WISH YOU A MARRIED CHRISTMAS (2022) Premiere. Romantic comedy, starring Marisol Nichols and Kristoffer Polaha. (S)5.455 NEWS UPDATE (S)5.50FILM: WE WISH YOU A MARRIED CHRISTMAS (2022) Concluded. (S)6.305 NEWS WEEKEND (S)6.40THE GUNPOWDER PLOT: COUNTDOWN TO TREASON (S) (R)8PM8.30SECRETS OF THE ROYAL PALACES New series. Stories of love and marriage from within palaces’ walls, beginning with the scandal caused by Princess Diana’s intimate phone conversations with James Gilbey. (S)9PM9.30BRITANNIA: SECRETS OF THE ROYAL YACHT Rob Bell uncovers the intriguing history of the royal yacht, discovering what life was like on board for the royal family and the 220 crew members who served them. (S)11PM11.00Million Pound Motorhomes (S) (R)12.00ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 (S)12.55ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 (S)1.50PlayOJO Live Casino Show (S)3.50Secret Life of the Holiday Resort (S) (R)5.25Entertainment News on 5 (S)5.40Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)5.45Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00TELESHOPPING6.35TELESHOPPING (S) (R)7.10TELESHOPPING (R)7.45ROS NA RÚN (S) (R)8.45FAIR CITY OMNIBUS (S)10.45MONARCH OF THE GLEN (S) (R); Weather11.50MASTERCHEF (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather1.10RACING FROM DOWN ROYAL Ruby Walsh is joined by Barry Geraghty, Jane Mangan and Lisa O’Neill for day two of the Ladbrokes Festival of Racing. (S)3.40IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY (S) (R)5.15MY BODYFIX (S) (R)5.45NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather6.30FIANNA FÁIL ARD FHEIS: THE LEADER’S SPEECH Live coverage of Micheál Martin’s address.7PM7.00FILM: CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG (2021) Premiere. A young girl is given a small red puppy by a magical animal rescuer, but the dog soon grows to an enormous size. Family adventure, starring Jack Whitehall and Darby Camp. (Includes Lotto). (S)8PM8.45KILLINASKULLY A festival comes to the village, leading to an influx of mountain men hoping to claim victory in the bachelor competition. The hopes of Killinaskully rest on Jimmy and his robotic dance routine, but the life-drawing class and tantric yoga prove to be a troubling distraction. With Jack Walsh, Louis Lovett, Pascal Scott and Paraic Breathnach. (S) (R)9PM9.20RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather9.50MRS BROWN’S BOYS D’MINI SERIES New series. Agnes is feeling down in the dumps as the house is a mess and she can’t seem to get any sleep. Return of the comedy, starring Brendan O’Carroll. (S)10PM10.25THE TOMMY TIERNAN SHOW The return of the improvised chat show in which neither the host nor the viewers are told the identity of the guests in advance. (S) (R); Weather11PM11.40Ireland 100: An Old Song Resung (S) (R)1.20The Gone (S) (R)2.25The Teacher (S) (R)3.15EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews Headlines update.7.45Taking the Next Step (S) (R)8.15Taking the Next Step (S) (R)8.50Viking Skool9.15Deadly Predators (S) (R)9.50HOME AND AWAY Tane plots his future with Felicity. (S) (R)10.20HOME AND AWAY Cash tries to chase a lead in the city. (S) (R)10.50HOME AND AWAY At the shack where he is holding Dana, Madden administers a lethal dose. (S) (R)11.25FILM: ROAD TRIP ROMANCE (2022) Premiere. An escalating series of unfortunate events keeps delaying a young woman’s journey to her sister’s wedding. Romantic comedy, starring Natalie Hall and Corey Sevier. (S)1.00HIS DARK MATERIALS The mission to find Will’s father becomes more pressing. (S) (R)2.00CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MAGAZINE Including highlights and news, as well as a look through the archives.2.30URC LIVE Leinster v Edinburgh (Kick-off 3.05pm). All the action from the match in the third round of fixtures, held at RDS Arena.5.00URC LIVE Munster v Dragons (Kick-off 5.15pm). Coverage of the clash from Musgrave Park, as Munster continue their defence of the title.7PM7.30SATURDAY GAA LIVE Eire Og v Kilmacud Crokes (Throw-in 7.45pm). Damian Lawlor presents coverage of the Leinster Senior Club Football Championship quarter-final from Netwatch Cullen Park. Eire Og defeated St Joseph’s in the previous round, while Kilmacud received a bye after winning the title last year.9PM9.30FILM: THE INFORMER (2019) An ex-con is forced to head back to prison so he can facilitate the flow of narcotics to inmates. Thriller, starring Joel Kinnaman and Rosamund Pike.11PM11.30The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In (S) (R)12.35FILM: Pavarotti (2019) Premiere. The life, career and legacy of tenor Luciano Pavarotti.2.35EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10Dress to Impress (S) (R)7.00Who’s Doing the Dishes? (S) (R)8.00Pressure Pad (S) (R)9.00Ireland AM Magazine programme.(S)12.00John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen (R)1.00Live Racing4.00BRADLEY & BARNEY WALSH: BREAKING DAD (R)4.30FOTA: INTO THE WILD (S) (R)5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00IN FOR A PENNY New series. Stephen Mulhern sets challenges to members of the public in Edinburgh.6.30FAMILY FORTUNES Gino D’Acampo hosts as Welsh family the Lloyds go up against the Cheeks of Suffolk, trying to guess the most popular responses to surveys posed to 100 people for a chance to win a £30,000 jackpot prize. (S) (R)7PM7.30CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE With Charlie Brooks, Jimmi Harkishin and Siobhan McSweeney. (S) (R)8PM8.25THE VOICE UK Spinning-chair singing contest, in which celebrity “coaches” seek out the nation’s best vocal talent.9PM9.55WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Big-prize quiz. (R)10PM10.55THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW Guests include Boy George and Miriam Margolyes.11PM12.00LIVING WITH LUCY (S) (R)1.00FORGOTTEN (R)3.00CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM6.00Cúla 49.45GAA 2023 (R)9.49Dodo10.45AFL Aussie Rules na mBan12.27An Aimsir Láithreach12.30STEIP BEO 2023 Live coverage of the final of the individual sean-nós dancing competition from Oireachtas na Samhna 2023 in Killarney, Co Kerry4.30MOLSCÉAL (R)4.35MOLSCÉAL (R)4.45SACAR NA MBAN BEO 2023 Treaty Utd v Shamrock Rovers (Kick-off 5.00pm). Coverage from the Markets Field in Limerick from the penultimate round of matches in the Women’s Premier Division.6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15RUGBAÍ BEO Connacht v Ulster (Kick-off 7.35pm). Coverage of of the United Rugby Championship match from The Sportsground in Galway.9PM9.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH10PM10.00FILM: HIGH FIDELITY (2000) Romantic comedy, with John Cusack and Iben Hjejle. (S)11PM12.05UNDERDOGS (R)1.00SURVIVOR (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.15CEOL Ó KYLEMORE: CEILIÚRADH NA MBAN (R)3.15GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA (R)3.40MEN’S SHEDS (R)4.10AMHRÁIN IS ANSA LIOM (R)4.35BEAN AN TÍ SA CHISTIN (R)5.00FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24