bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15ELECTIONS 2023 Mark Carruthers, Tara Mills and Mark Simpson host live coverage of the local election results, with analysis with a range of experts, commentators and politicians. (S)1.00BBC NEWS (S)1.15BARGAIN HUNT Charlie Ross presents from Ardingly Antiques Fair, West Sussex. (S) (R)2.00LIVE CHALLENGE CUP RUGBY LEAGUE Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors (Kick-off 2.30pm). All the action from the sixth-round tie at Headingley Stadium. (S)4.30FINAL SCORE Jason Mohammad presents a round-up of the results and this afternoon’s news from the Premier League, EFL and Scotland. (S)5.10GARDEN RESCUE Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers take on the job of redesigning an unusually shaped garden in Droitwich Spa. (S) (R)5.40BBC NEWS (S)5.50BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)6.00MICHAEL MCINTYRE’S THE WHEEL The comedian hosts the Saturday-night game show, joined by Anton Du Beke, Josie Gibson, Iain Stirling, Kadeena Cox, Nigel Ng, Tony Blackburn and Emma Barnett. (S) (R)7PM7.00BLANKETY BLANK Sally Lindsay, Andi Oliver, Chris McCausland, Jimmy Carr, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Melvin Odoom take part in the game show, hoping to help the contestants win prizes. (S) (R)7.35POINTLESS CELEBRITIES Phil Tufnell, Mark Butcher, Cece Lightfoot, Pooja Shah, Chris McCausland, Sarah Keyworth, Ritchie Neville and Scott Robinson compete in the quiz. (S)8PM8.25CASUALTY Jodie’s drink is spiked during a night out, but she is able to call Rida for help. When she makes it to the emergency department, Faith offers her support, but a furious Max assumes she is drunk. Ryan feels he is not being given enough opportunity to prove his worth, while Teddy worries about asking Paige out. (S)9PM9.15ANNIKA New series. Crime drama, starring Nicola Walker as DI Annika Strandhed, who has returned to Glasgow to head up the Marine Homicide Unit, where she is tasked with solving puzzling crimes and unexplained murders. On her first day in a new role, Annika is called in to solve the murder of a man found in the Clyde. (S)10PM10.05BBC NEWS Weather (S)10.25MATCH OF THE DAY Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Bournemouth v Manchester United at Vitality Stadium and Nottingham Forest v Arsenal at The City Ground and Liverpool v Aston Villa at Anfield. (S)11PM11.45MOTD Top 10: Dark Arts (S)12.15FILM: The Mercy (2017) Factual drama,starring Colin Firth. (S)1.50Weather for the Week Ahead (S)1.55BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Hey Duggee (S) (R)6.35Hey Duggee (S) (R)6.45Supertato (S) (R)6.55Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)7.00Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (S) (R)7.15Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)7.25The Deep (S) (R)7.50Odd Squad (S) (R)8.00Game on Grandparents (S) (R)8.25One Zoo Three (S) (R)8.45Newsround (S) (R)8.55Blue Peter (S) (R)9.25Deadly Predators (S) (R)9.55Suzie Lee: Home Cook Hero (S) (R)10.00Saturday Kitchen Live (S)11.30Mary Berry – Love to Cook (S)12.00Football Focus With Alex Scott. (S)1.00FILM: GREAT EXPECTATIONS (1946) Drama, starring John Mills. (S) (b/w)2.55FILM: THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1993) Period drama, starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. (S)5.05WEATHER WATCHERS WITH BARRA BEST (S) (R)5.30GARDENERS’ WORLD (S) (R)6.35HIDDEN TREASURES OF THE NATIONAL TRUST (S) (R)7PM7.35PET SHOP BOYS AT THE BBC A selection of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s many appearances on the BBC, from the early days of just two men and a synth right up to the fun and flamboyance of their modern live shows. The programme also features collaborations with Liza Minnelli, Dusty Springfield and David Bowie. (S)9PM9.05REEL STORIES: PET SHOP BOYS Dermot O’Leary invites Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe to join him in a London cinema. (S)9.50LATER... WITH JOOLS HOLLAND New series. Jools returns to Alexandra Palace Theatre, with the opening edition featuring performances by Hozier, Arlo Parks, Lisa O’Neil, Thee Sacred Souls and Venbee. (S)10PM10.35PET SHOP BOYS: LIVE IN HYDE PARK The duo’s headline set at the Radio 2 festival in 2019, featuring performances of Always On My Mind, It’s a Sin, Suburbia, Left to My Own Devices and West End Girls. (S) (R)11PM12.05Top of the Pops: The Story of 1982 (S) (R)1.05FILM: By the Grace of God (2018) Fact-based drama, starring Melvil Poupaud.3.20This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Dare Master (S) (R)6.05Lloyd of the Flies (S) (R)6.20Lloyd of the Flies (S) (R)6.35Thunderbirds Are Go (S) (R)7.05LEGO Monkie Kid (S) (R)7.15LEGO Monkie Kid (S) (R)7.30Craig of the Creek (S) (R)7.45Craig of the Creek (S) (R)8.00Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (S) (R)8.25ITV NEWS (S)8.30OTI MABUSE’S BREAKFAST SHOW With Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Giovanna Fletcher. (S)9.25JAMES MARTIN’S SATURDAY MORNING With Charlene White. (S)11.35JOHN AND LISA’S WEEKEND KITCHEN A decadent and creamy carbonara lasagne. (S)12.35JAMES MARTIN’S FRENCH ADVENTURE The chef arrives in the riverside town of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in south-eastern France. (S) (R)1.10ITV NEWS (S); Weather1.25ITV RACING: LIVE FROM NEWBURY Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present coverage of a card headlined by the Lockinge Stakes from Newbury, plus three races from Newmarket. (S)4.00LIVE CHAMPIONS CUP RUGBY Leinster v La Rochelle (Kick-off 4.45pm). Jill Douglas presents all the action from the final at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (S)7PM7.15ITV NEWS; Weather (S)7.20UTV LIVE (S); Weather7.30IN FOR A PENNY Stephen Mulhern heads to Brighton for the game show in which he travels around the UK setting members of the public unusual challenges, giving them the chance to win anything from the price of their petrol to £1,000 in the final game. (S)8PM8.00BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT More performers take to the stage in London and Manchester to try to impress Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon and secure their place in the live-semi-finals. Ant and Dec host both on stage and from the wings as they get ready to cheer and console the acts brave enough to perform in front of thousands. (S)9PM9.20THE 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)10PM10.15ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.30FILM: FAST & FURIOUS (2009) News of a friend’s murder brings international fugitive Dominic Toretto back to his home city of Los Angeles in search of revenge. Thriller sequel, with Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster. (S)11PM12.35English Football League Highlights (S) (R)1.35Shop: Ideal World3.00Unwind with ITV (S)4.15Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.10Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)6.35Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.00Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)7.25The King of Queens (S) (R)7.50The King of Queens (S) (R)8.15The King of Queens (S) (R)8.40The King of Queens (S) (R)9.10Frasier (S) (R)9.40Frasier (S) (R)10.10Frasier (S) (R)10.40The Simpsons Animated comedy.(S) (R)11.10The Simpsons (S) (R)11.40The Simpsons (S) (R)12.10The Simpsons (S) (R)12.40FILM: THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (2008) (S)2.25Four in a Bed (S) (R)2.55Four in a Bed (S) (R)3.25Four in a Bed (S) (R)3.55Four in a Bed (S) (R)4.30Four in a Bed (S) (R)5.00GEORGE CLARKE’S AMAZING SPACES (S) (R)6.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S) (R)6.30THE LANCASTER BOMBER AT 80 WITH DAVID JASON (S) (R)7PM7.30FORMULA 1 EMILIA ROMAGNA GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING HIGHLIGHTS Action from the battle for pole position in the sixth round of the season at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy. Red Bull dominated qualifying here last year, with Max Verstappen qualifying fastest and Sergio Perez joining him at the front of the grid. (S)9PM9.00FILM: BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (2020) Isabel Aretas, the widow of crime lord Benito, escapes from a Mexican prison with the help of her son, Armando. She sends him to Miami to recover the stash of money his father had hidden, as well as assassinating those responsible for his dad’s arrest and eventual death in prison. Action sequel, starring Will Smith. (S)11PM11.25FILM: American Assassin (2017) Thriller, starring Dylan O’Brien. (S)1.25Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)2.20Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.10Jamie’s Comfort Food (S) (R)3.20Hollyoaks Omnibus (S) (R)5.30Moneybags (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.55Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.05Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.15Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.30Pip and Posy (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Milo (S) (R)8.05The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.20Santiago of the Seas (S) (R)8.35Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)8.50Baby Shark’s Big Show! (S) (R)9.05Pop Paper City (S) (R)9.15Reu & Harper’s Wonder World (S)9.30Mimi’s World (S) (R)9.40Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)9.50The World According to Grandpa (S) (R)10.00THE SMURFS (S)10.15SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (S) (R)10.25ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)10.30CASH IN THE ATTIC (S) (R)11.00POLICE INTERCEPTORS (S) (R)12.00FILM: MIRROR MIRROR (2012) Fantasy, starring Julia Roberts. (S)2.10FILM: THE ’BURBS (1989) Black comedy, starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern and Carrie Fisher. (S)4.15FILM: THE TERMINAL (2004) An Eastern European en route to America is stranded after a coup in his homeland, but makes a life for himself in JFK Airport. Comedy, starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones. (S)6.505 NEWS WEEKEND (S)6.55THE VICAR OF DIBLEY: 30 YEARS OF LAUGHS A celebration of Richard Curtis’s sitcom. (S) (R)8PM8.20THE ROYAL KITCHEN: UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS Light-hearted glimpse into the world of the British royal family, looking at how the monarchy’s culinary traditions have changed through the ages, from being sent to the Tower if you served the wrong fruit, to a political storm over the Duchess of Sussex’s penchant for avocados. (S) (R)9PM9.20THE FAB FIVE: THE KING’S GRANDCHILDREN As proud grandparents, King Charles and Queen Camilla have 10 grandchildren between them, with some being princes and princesses while others have more normal existences outside the media spotlight. This programme examines the lives of the royal grandchildren. (S)10PM10.45WHEN TV STARS GO HORRIBLY WRONG Jennifer Ellison narrates a compilation of moments that soap stars would rather forget, with clips featuring Marc Bannerman, Katie Jarvis, Jack P Shepherd and Martine McCutcheon. (S) (R)11PM1.30Teleshopping (S)3.30The Yorkshire Vet (S) (R)4.30Britain’s Biggest Mosque (S) (R)5.15Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.45Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures (S) (R)5.50Pip and Posy (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.25TELESHOPPING8.00NATIONWIDE (S) (R)8.30NATIONWIDE (S) (R)9.00ROS NA RÚN (S) (R)10.05FAIR CITY OMNIBUS (S); Weather11.40THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF (S)12.55RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.05IRELAND’S SMARTEST (S) (R)1.40NORTH ATLANTIC (S) (R)2.40MARTY WHELAN’S EUROVISION LEGENDS (S) (R)3.40FILM: YOU’VE GOT MAIL (1998) Romantic comedy, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. (S)5.45NUACHT5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.35FILM: TOM & JERRY (2021) Premiere. Part-animated family comedy, with Chloe Grace Moretz, Michael Pena and Rob Delaney. (S)8PM8.25KILLINASKULLY When Miss Fahy mysteriously disappears, Willie Power is forced to find a replacement teacher before the school inspector calls. Meanwhile, Sgt Dick O’Toole and Pa Conners invest in a consignment of woks. Comedy, starring Louis Lovatt and Pascal Scott. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.30ANGELA SCANLON’S ASK ME ANYTHING Broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth, TV presenter Lucy Kennedy and comedian Gearoid Farrelly all agree to be asked absolutely anything. (S)10PM10.30CLEAN SWEEP Housewife and mother-of-three Shelly Mohan is married to a Galway detective, but finds her humdrum existence is thrown into turmoil when a man from her distant past resurfaces and threatens to expose her former life. Crime thriller, starring Charlene McKenna. (S) (R)11PM11.35FILM: Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) Comedy, starring Melissa McCarthy and Richard E Grant. (S)1.40Treaty: Songs from the National Concert Hall (S) (R)2.40Unforgotten (S) (R)3.30EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews8.00news2day Weekly (S)8.20Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (R)8.50Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)8.55Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)9.05Bush Kids (S) (R)9.25Bush Kids (S) (R)9.45Mystic (S) (R)10.20Mystic (S) (R)10.55C.L.U.B (S) (R)10.20Funny Little Monsters (S) (R)11.25The Sarah Jane Adventures (S) (R)12.00HOME AND AWAY Justin begs Theo to help him get through to Ava. Finding Mackenzie in a depressed slump, Mali learns that Gabe has left her. (S) (R)12.30HOME AND AWAY Justin goes into protective father mode. (S) (R)1.00HOME AND AWAY With the police arriving on scene, an enraged Justin is pulled off a severely beaten Conor, while Leah returns to the Bay and rushes to the police station. (S) (R)1.30FILM: DRIVEN TO DANCE (2018) While preparing to audition for a renowned ballet company, Paige must convince herself that she has what it takes to make it in the world of dance. Drama, starring Juliet Doherty. (S)3.30CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MAGAZINE Including highlights and news, as well as a look through the archives.4.00HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUP Leinster v La Rochelle (Kick-off 4.45pm). Jacqui Hurley presents all the action from the final at Aviva Stadium. (S)7PM7.30DEADLY FLOODS: A CLIMATE DISASTER In July 2021, a disastrous flood nearly wiped out a small valley in western Germany. A total of 134 people died along the Ahr River. This documentary reveals what exactly happened that night and examines the reasons for such an unexpected event. (S)8PM8.30CHRIS PACKHAM’S ANIMAL EINSTEINS Chris Packham shines a light on some of the species that show how brainpower, ingenuity and clever tactics are just as important as brawn in the daily battle for survival. Spotted hyenas play politics to gain power, and the female with the most friends rules their group. (S) (R)9PM9.30THE SATURDAY GAME Damian Lawlor is joined by Enda McGinley, Lee Keegan and Ursula Jacob for highlights and analysis of the day’s Championship and Tailteann Cup action. (S)11PM11.00FILM: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) Action adventure sequel, starring Tom Cruise. (S)1.25FILM: Beautiful Boy (2018) Drama, starring Timothée Chalamet. (S)2.20EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10Nanny 911 (R)7.00Who’s Doing the Dishes? (S) (R)8.00Who’s Doing the Dishes? (S) (R)9.00Ireland AM (S)12.00Britain’s Got Talent (R)1.25LIVE RACING Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present coverage of a card headlined by the Lockinge Stakes from Newbury, plus three races from Newmarket.4.00HELP ME BUY A HOME (S) (R)5.00DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05BLANKETY BLANK Featuring Lawrence Chaney, Jermaine Jenas, Desiree Burch, Alan Davies, Roman Kemp and Scarlett Moffatt.6.55CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE Stephen Mulhern hosts a celebrity special of the classic game show. (S) (R)8PM8.00BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT More performers take to the stage.9PM9.20BEAT THE CHASERS Contestants from across the UK take on a team of six Chasers. (S) (R)10PM10.20BRIAN COX: HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVE (R)11PM11.20THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW (R)12.20INSIDE THE HOSPICE (R)1.20THE TOWER (S) (R)2.20CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM6.00Cúla 410.00GAA 2023 (R)11.00Lurgan 2K19 (R)11.25Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S) (R)12.20Shark Tank (S) (R)1.10The Wonder Years (S) (R)1.40The Golden Girls (S)2.10Domhan an Dúlra – Fiántas Nua na hEorp (R)3.10NA SAORA BAD (R)4.12AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH4.15GAA BEO Micheál Ó Domhnaill presents live coverage of an All Ireland Semi-Final in the Electric Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (Throw-in TBA).6.05VIVA CEOL TÍRE Performers include Declan Nerney, Darcey Walsh and Ciaran Rosney. (R)6.35CÉAD SEANS Nigel Kelly focuses on the life of sports coach Micheal Ryan.6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15SACAR BEO Bohemians v Athlone Town (Kick-off 7.35pm). Live coverage from Dalymount Park of the Women’s Premier Division clash.9PM9.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH9.35FILM: TRUE ROMANCE (1993) A newlywed couple make off with $5million of stolen cocaine, with the Mob in hot pursuit. Crime thriller, starring Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette and Dennis Hopper. (S)11PM11.45TÉACS TAISTIL (R)12.45TEENAGE CICS (R)1.15TEACH NA CÉIBHE (R)2.00NUACHT TG4 (R)2.15COMHLUADAR CEOIL (R)3.15TEACH NA CÉIBHE (R)3.45TRUCKERS NA HÉIREANN (R)4.15BEAN AN TI (R)4.45GLÓR TÍRE: ROGHA & TOGHA (R)5.10FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24
