Today's TV Saturday 18 March
Find out what's on television today with our TV listings guide.

BREAKFAST (S)
SATURDAY KITCHEN LIVE Matt Tebbutt is joined by chefs Theo Randall and Philli Armitage-Mattin plus special guest Fleur East. (S)
FOOTBALL FOCUS Alex Scott look ahead to the weekend’s fixtures. (S)
BBC NEWS (S)
LIVE SIX NATIONS RUGBY UNION Scotland v Italy (Kick-off 12.30pm). Gabby Logan presents all the action from the opening match in the final round of fixtures, held at BT Murrayfield. With analysis from Martin Johnson and John Barclay. (S)
MONEY FOR NOTHING Items found at Woking Recycling Centre include a set of discarded garden chairs. (S) (R)
COMIC RELIEF – HIGHLIGHTS 2023 Highlight’s of this year’s Red Nose Day. (S)
FINAL SCORE A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (S)
BBC NEWS (S)
BBC NEWSLINE; (S); Weather
MATCH OF THE DAY LIVE: THE FA CUP Manchester City v Burnley (Kick-off 5.45pm). All the action from the sixth-round tie at Etihad Stadium. With analysis from Alan Shearer and Micah Richards. (S)
MICHAEL MCINTYRE’S THE WHEEL The comedian is back with his colossal spinning wheel, offering three contestants the chance to secure the final cash prize - but only one of them can play for the jackpot. Helping them along the way includes celebrity experts Jonathan Ross on Comic Books, Vick Hope on Pop Music and Victoria Derbyshire on News. (S)
CASUALTY Charlie questions his loyalties when Robyn is brought into the ED following a car crash just as the department reaches breaking point, with limited staff available to treat her. David and Marty make a difficult decision, Jacob realises his actions might have devastating consequences, and Faith makes a horrifying discovery. (S)
NOT GOING OUT Lee thinks the twins are too young to be taught about sex at school and that their teacher Miss Anstis is too stuck up to teach it. He resolves that it is his duty as a father to teach his children everything he knows about the facts of life, discovering only when it is too late that his knowledge is somewhat limited. Comedy, starring Lee Mack. (S) (R)
BBC NEWS (S); Weather
MATCH OF THE DAY Mark Chapman presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Chelsea v Everton and Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur. Meanwhile, Spurs continued their bid to finish in the top four when they took on the relegation-threatened Saints. (S)
FILM: Halloween (2018) After a prison bus crashes, killer Michael Myers is back in the wild, but survivor Laurie Strode is ready for his return. Director David Gordon Green’s horror sequel based on John Carpenter’s much imitated 1978 namesake movie. With Jamie Lee Curtis, returning to the franchise for the first time since 2002’s Halloween Resurrection, Judy Greer and Andi Matichak. (S)
Weather for the Week Ahead (S)
BBC News (S)
Hey Duggee (S) (R)
Hey Duggee (S) (R)
Supertato (S) (R)
Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (S) (R)
Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)
The Football Academy (S) (R)
The Dengineers (S) (R)
Operation Ouch! (S) (R)
Newsround (S)
Blue Peter (S) (R)
Deadly Pole to Pole (S) (R)
Deadly Pole to Pole (S) (R)
Life in the Air (S) (R)
Rick Stein’s Cornwall (S) (R)
Coast to Coast Food Festival (S) (R)
Celebrity Best Home Cook With Mary Berry. (S) (R)
FILM: DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (1965) Epic drama, starring Omar Sharif. (S)
THE REAL MARIGOLD ON TOUR (S) (R)
FLOG IT! (S) (R)
CELEBRITY ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP
SAVING LIVES AT SEA A crew rescue a boy who has got into difficulties after jumping off rocks. (S) (R)
UNIVERSE Brian Cox explores how cutting-edge space missions have revealed the origin of the universe, how discoveries have helped scientists understand how we came to be here and the technology they have used along the way, from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to the European Space Agency’s Planck space telescope. Last in the series. (S) (R)
CHAKA KHAN AT THE BBC A selection of appearance by the American singer on the BBC over the course of five decades, featuring her number one hit I Feel For You, as well as I’m Every Woman, and Ain’t Nobody in partnership with Rufus. (S)
ARETHA FRANKLIN: DUETS Admirers including Elton John, Gloria Estefan, Smokey Robinson, PM Dawn, Bonnie Raitt and Rod Stewart share a stage with the Queen of Soul. The concert took place at Manhattan’s Nederlander Theatre in 1993, as an AIDS benefit. Elton, Smokey and Rod provide backing vocals on the first number Chain of Fools. (S) (R)
RANDY CRAWFORD AT DRURY LANE A 1981 concert at the Theatre Royal in London’s West End by the American jazz and R&B singer, whose hits include One Day I’ll Fly Away and You Might Need Somebody. (S) (R)
Queens of Soul Celebration of the female singers who define the genre. (S) (R)
FILM: Northern Soul (2014) Two teenagers in the 1970s bond over their shared love of soul music and look to a future beyond their small town. Drama, with Elliot James Langridge and Josh Whitehouse. (S)
Dave Kareem Abdul-Jabbar finds out that Lil Dicky made a song about him. (S) (R)
Dave Elz and Dave perform together. (R)
Dave (S) (R)
This Is BBC Two (S)
Dare Master @Home (S) (R)
Lloyd of the Flies (S) (R)
Lloyd of the Flies (S) (R)
Thunderbirds Are Go (S) (R)
LEGO Monkie Kid: Revenge of the Spider Queen (S) (R)
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (S) (R)
Smarty Pants (S) (R)
Smarty Pants (S) (R)
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (S) (R)
ITV NEWS (S)
JAMES MARTIN’S SATURDAY MORNING With actresses Laura Main and Claire Goose. (S)
AINSLEY’S FANTASTIC FLAVOURS Chef Ainsley Harriott demonstrates meaty recipes. (S)
JAMES MARTIN’S AMERICAN ADVENTURE The chef enters Los Angeles in style before visiting a food market in Santa Monica. (S) (R)
ITV NEWS (S); Weather
SIX NATIONS LIVE France v Wales (Kick-off 2.45pm). Jill Douglas presents all the action from the match in the final round of fixtures, held at Stade de France. (S)
SIX NATIONS LIVE Ireland v England (Kick-off 5.00pm). Mark Pougatch presents all the action from Aviva Stadium. With analysis from Jonny Wilkinson, Brian O’Driscoll, Rory Best and Clive Woodward. (S)
ANT & DEC’S SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY Toni Collette is the Star Guest Announcer, Joe Wicks searches for a handyman in I’m a Celebrity Get Out of Me Ear and Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters appears in a disco End of the Show Show. Plus, surprises and a member of the audience gets the chance to win items advertised in the commercial breaks. (S)
STARSTRUCK Olly Murs hosts as four more teams of superfans are transformed into their music idols before stepping onto the stage to sing one of their biggest hits. Panellists Adam Lambert, Shania Twain, Beverley Knight and Jason Manford decide their favourite of the night before the voting audience pick just one person to go through to the series final. (S)
THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW The host is joined by actor Liam Neeson, actress and Unforgivable host Mel Giedroyc and quick-witted Taskmaster star and stand-up Munya Chawawa. Plus, acclaimed American singer Lady Blackbird performs in the studio. (S)
ITV NEWS (S); Weather
Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad The actor and his son head to Denmark, where Bradley’s fear of heights is pushed to the limit with a visit to the top of an offshore wind turbine with breathtaking views. (S) (R)
English Football League Highlights Action from the latest fixtures. (S)
Shop:Ideal World
Unwind with ITV (S)
Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh With actor Duncan Preston and musical theatre star Bonnie Langford. (S) (R)
3rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)
3rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)
3rd Rock from the Sun (S) (R)
The King of Queens (S) (R)
The King of Queens (S) (R)
The King of Queens (S) (R)
Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)
Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)
Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)
FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)
FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)
FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)
FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)
FILM: THE KARATE KID (2010) Martial arts drama, with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. (S)
CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)
BETTANY HUGHES’ TREASURES OF THE WORLD Historical artefacts from around the world. (S)
EDWARD VIII: BRITAIN’S TRAITOR KING Exploring evidence that Edward VIII may have collaborated with the Nazis following his abdication in 1936. Historians examine the possibility that the former king may have passed information to known spies and been complicit in a plot to reinstate him to the throne in the event of Britain being successfully occupied. (S) (R)
FORMULA 1 SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING HIGHLIGHTS Lee McKenzie presents action from the battle for pole in the second round of the campaign, held at Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Last year’s qualifying was dominated by Red Bull and Ferrari, with Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen taking the first and fourth spots on the grid for the former, and Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr second and third fastest for the latter. With analysis from David Coulthard and Billy Monger. (S)
FILM: MIDWAY (2019) The story of the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy, which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theatre during the Second World War. Drama, starring Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson and Woody Harrelson. (S)
FILM: Patriots Day (2016) A police sergeant joins the hunt for the perpetrators in the aftermath of the 2013 Boston marathon bombing. Fact-based drama, with Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan. (S)
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Gordon Ramsay visits an Italian restaurant in Michigan. (S) (R)
Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders Host Jamie Oliver makes a salmon pie using only one pan. (S) (R)
Hollyoaks Omnibus (S) (R)
Thomas & Friends (S) (R)
Pip and Posy (S) (R)
Peppa Pig (S) (R)
Paw Patrol (S) (R)
Baby Shark’s Big Show! (S) (R)
Pirata & Capitano (S)
Santiago of the Seas (S) (R)
The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)
Pop Paper City (S) (R)
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)
Cooking with the Gills (S)
Show Me How.. (S) (R)
Mimi’s World (S) (R)
The World According to Grandpa (S) (R)
THE SMURFS (S)
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (S) (R)
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)
FRIENDS (S) (R)
FILM: CALENDAR GIRLS (2003) Fact-based comedy drama, starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. (S)
FILM: STEEL MAGNOLIAS (1989) Drama, starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts and Dolly Parton. (S)
FILM: THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN (1999) A couple whose son was kidnapped 10 years ago move to another town, only to find their lost child already living there. Drama, starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Whoopi Goldberg and Treat Williams. (S)
5 NEWS WEEKEND (S)
ZARA & ANNE: LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER? (S) (R)
HARRY WILD INVESTIGATES Harry and Fergus agree to help local loan shark Happy find out who murdered his employee in return for the ripping up Fergus’s father’s sizeable debt. However in doing so, Harry draws the attention of a fledgling serial killer. Crime drama, starring Jane Seymour and Rohan Nedd. (S)
CHALLENGE ANNEKA New series. Revival of the 1980s and ‘90s show in which Anneka Rice takes on tasks that must be completed in a set time She begins at a dog rescue centre at Foal Farm in Kent with the building of a new block of kennels, a grooming parlour and a play area, all in time for its 60th anniversary. (S)
WHEN CLASSIC TV GOES HORRIBLY WRONG Less-than-perfect moments from some of the nation’s favourite shows over the years. From the black and white days of the 1960s and Dixon of Dock Green, to the 1970s and The Generation Game, right through the 80s, 90s and 00s to the present day. (S) (R)
The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)
Tutankhamun with Dan Snow Dan investigates why the images of Tutankhamun look more like a woman. (S) (R)
The Woman with 106 Dogs Documentary about people with large numbers of pets. (S) (R)
Friends The first-ever episode of the comedy. (S) (R)
Friends Monica shows off her new boyfriend. (S) (R)
Friends Monica shows off her new boyfriend. (S) (R)
Nick’s Quest Mountain gorillas in Uganda. (S) (R)
Peppa Pig (S) (R)
EURONEWS
TELESHOPPING
ROS NA RÚN (S) (R)
FAIR CITY OMNIBUS (S)
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT REPORT (S)
THE MALLORCA FILES (S) (R)
MASTERCHEF (S)
MASTERCHEF (S)
RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)
CHEAP EUROPEAN HOMES (S) (R)
SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY: PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS (S) (R)
ANT & DEC’S LIMITLESS WIN (S) (R)
DANCING WITH THE STARS (S) (R)
NUACHT
RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING (S)
THE ANGELUS (R)
RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)
FILM: THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN (2019) Thanks to his race car driver owner, golden retriever Enzo learns that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life. Comedy drama, starring Milo Ventimiglia and Amanda Seyfried. Includes Lotto. (S)
KILLINASKULLY Dieter’s wedding is put in jeopardy when he is caught in a compromising position in the ladies’ toilets. Nurse Moloney takes Timmy in hand, and Cantwell’s campaign to woo Miss Fahy seems doomed to failure. With Pat Shortt, Louis Lovett, Joe Rooney and Aoife Molony. (S) (R)
RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)
THE TOMMY TIERNAN SHOW Improvised chat show in which neither the presenter nor the viewers are told the identity of the guests in advance. With the comedian in the dark about who he will be interviewing until they walk out to greet him. (S)
SMOTHER On trial for murder, Val’s fate appears to be sealed as the events surrounding the death are presented to the court and the Aherns are thrust back into the spotlight, ut there may yet be one final twist in the tale. Drama, starring Dervla Kirwan. Last in the series. (S) (R); Weather
The DryIn the messy aftermath of the family meeting, animosity towards Shiv grows and sets her on a new and perilous path. (S) (R)
The Dry Shiv struggles with her guilt for sleeping with Jack. (S) (R)
FILM: Paris Can Wait (2016) The wife of a movie producer takes a car trip from the south of France to Paris with one of her husband’s associates. Romantic comedy drama, starring Diane Lane. (S)
Unforgotten (S) (R)
EuroNews
EuroNews
Hardball (R)
Wild Kratts (R)
Gamer Mode (S) (R)
This Is Art Club! (R)
HOME AND AWAY Mackenzie is haunted by a past love, Xander’s romantic gesture backfires, and Cash uncovers a horrifying truth. (S) (R)
HOME AND AWAY Cash sets out on a mission to avenge Eden. (S) (R)
HOME AND AWAY On a mission to avenge Eden, Cash operates outside the law. (S) (R)
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MAGAZINE Including highlights and news, as well as a look through the archives. (S)
LIVE SIX NATIONS RUGBY UNION Scotland v Italy (Kick-off 12.30pm). Jacqui Hurley presents all the action from the opening match in the final round of fixtures, held at BT Murrayfield. (S)
SATURDAY GAA LIVE Meath v Dublin (Throw-in 3.00pm). Damian Lawlor presents all the action from the Allianz Football League Division Two encounter at Páirc Tailteann. (S)
SATURDAY GAA LIVE Armagh v Galway (Throw-in 5.00pm). Damian Lawlor presents all the action from the Allianz Football League Division One encounter at Athletic Grounds.
HELL ON EARTH: WWII With the power of the Soviet army pushing back the German forces on the lands they occupied, and Allied bombers devastating Germany cities, propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels makes a speech in which he calls for ‘total war’. (S)
RISE OF THE NAZIS: DICTATORS AT WAR In January 1942 the German army loses the battle for Moscow and a furious Hitler sacks or side-lines his top generals and appoints himself commander-in-Chief of the army. He decides on a bold new plan, focusing his forces on seizing the Soviets oil fields and stealing the fuel from the Red Army to supply his own. (S)
FILM: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (2016) A remote frontier town falls under the control of a ruthless industrialist, who uses the locals as forced labour in his mines. A woman goes in search of help, recruiting a band of seven hired guns to protect the town and train the people to fight back. Remake of the classic Western, starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Byung-hun Lee, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier and Peter Sarsgaard. (S)
FILM: Five Feet Apart (2019) A pair of teenagers with cystic fibrosis fall in love, though their disease means they must avoid close physical contact. Drama, starring Haley Lu Richardson. (S)
Empires of New York A chronicle of the rise of five iconic figures in 1980s New York – Ivan Boesky, Donald Trump, Leona Helmsley, Rudy Giuliani and John Gotti. (S) (R)
EuroNews
Nanny 911 (R)
Who Gets to Stay in Australia
Britain’s Secret Treasures (R)
Britain’s Secret Treasures (R)
Ireland AM (S)
John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen (R)
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (S) (R)
LIVE: GUINNESS SIX NATIONS France v Wales (Kick-off 2.45pm). Action from the final round of fixtures, held at Stade de France
LIVE: GUINNESS SIX NATIONS Ireland v England (Kick-off 5.00pm). All the action from the final match of this year’s championship, held at Aviva Stadium. (S)
VIRGIN MEDIA NEWS UPDATE (S)
ANT & DEC’S SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY Actress Toni Collette is the Star Guest Announcer and Joe Wicksc searches for a handyman in I’m a Celebrity Get Out of Me Ear
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Another line-up of contestants answer questions that could change their lives.
THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW (R)
STORIES FROM THE STREET (S) (R)
THE MR MOONLIGHT MURDER (R)
LAST LAUGH IN VEGAS: SHOWTIME (S) (R)
CLOSE
Cúla 4
GAA 2023 (R)
Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S) (R)
Domhan an Dúlra (R)
Na Blaas (R)
An Aimsir Láithreach
SACAR NA MBAN BEO Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers (Kick-off 2.00pm). Live coverage of the Women’s Premier Division clash in Tolka Park.
HER SPORT AWARDS
THE WONDER YEARS (S) (R)
KILFENORA BEO (R)
NUACHT TG4 (S); Weather
NUACHT TG4
GAA BEO Kerry v Roscommon (Throw-in 7.30pm). Coverage of the Division 1, Round 6 clash in the Allianz Football League at Austin Stack Park. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill.
AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH
FILM: THE REWRITE (2014) A washed-up screenwriter takes a job at a small university and falls for a single mother working toward her degree. Romantic comedy, with Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei. (S)
CORN UÍ RIADA I MBARR A CHUMA Corn Uí Riada winner singer Conchubhar Ó Luasa. (R)
CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR: LIVE AT THE TROUBADOUR Reunion concert recorded in 2007 at the West Hollywood venue. (R)
HECTOR AMÚ SAN EORAIP (R)
NUACHT TG4 (R)
PEIL NA MBAN BEO Donegal v Dublin. A full replay of the recent fixture in Round 6 of the Lidl League. Presented by Máire Ní Bhraonáin. (R)
PAISEAN FAISEAN (R)
FRANCE 24
FRANCE 24