The BBC has a new crime drama based on Ian Rankin's Rebus books, Later . . . with Jools Holland returns for a new run, Songs of Ireland continues, and there's a documentary about Kylian Mbappe . . .
Pick of the Day
Rebus, 9.25pm, BBC One
This new crime drama is based on the hugely successful series of Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
It stars Richard Rankin - no relation to Ian - in the title role, with Brian Ferguson and Lucie Shorthouse.
It reimagines the character John Rebus as a younger detective sergeant drawn into a violent criminal conflict that turns personal when his brother, a former soldier, crosses the line.
In the opening episode, Rebus finds himself torn between protecting his brother and enforcing the law to bring Michael to justice.
Then at 10.30pm on BBC Four there’s Ian Rankin's Hidden Edinburgh, where the author revisits locations used in his John Rebus novels revealing the darker side of the city.
Places featured include a police station where Rankin was interviewed about a real murder and the home of Scotland's most infamous madam.
New or Returning Shows
Britain's Got Talent, 7.30pm, Virgin Media One
Back on Saturdays following a week off for Eurovision, Ant and Dec host as more performers take to the stage.
They’ll all be aiming to impress judges Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon and secure their place in the live semi-finals, with the ultimate prize a life-changing £250,000 in cash and a spot on the bill of the Royal Variety Performance.
Later... with Jools Holland, 9.50pm, BBC Two
Jools (below) returns to Alexandra Palace Theatre in North London, in what’s the 64th season of the eclectic live music show.
The opening edition featuring elbow, who showcase their latest album Audio Vertigo, while frontman Guy Garvey chats to the host at the piano.
Also appearing are rock band Idles, country star Lainey Wilson, singer-songwriter Myles Smith, and Sam Morton, a collaboration between actress Samantha Morton and producer Richard Russell.
An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th, 9.00pm, Sky Documentaries
Streaming on NOW
On April 19, 1995, the Oklahoma City bombing became the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism against the government in U.S. history.
This HBO documentary examines the details of that day, the experiences of the people there, the hunt for the perpetrators, the pivotal moments of the trials, and its effects still felt today.
Don’t Miss
More musical journeys in the company of Pat Shortt and Mike Hanrahan.
This week they perform The West's Awake with musical collective Baba Yarga in Galway, before moving on to Roscommon where they join Dervish's Cathy Jordan for a performance of Eileen Og.
Then in Mayo, they meet Con Murphy and collaborate on a song made famous by Padraig Pearse, Oro Se Do Bheatha Bhaile.
Doctor Who, 6.50pm, BBC One
Following last week’s double-episode return, it’s back to single stories with the world’s most popular Time Lord.
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson (below) star in an episode written by former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat.
The Doctor and Ruby arrive on an alien battlefield, where the Time Lord is trapped in place by a landmine that will go off if he moves.
Can he still save the planet while rooted to the spot?
Elvis Presley: '68 Comeback Special, 8.35pm, BBC Two
It’s been on several times before, but every generation should get to see Elvis Presley return to basics in hugely impressive fashion.
The singer's classic TV special, which saw him make a return to live performance after years in Hollywood shows that Elvis was a fantastic performer, singer and rock ’n’ roll genius.
The show features an array of musical set-pieces, with performances of Hound Dog, All Shook Up, Heartbreak Hotel, Are You Lonesome Tonight, That's All Right, Jailhouse Rock, Blue Suede Shoes, Don't Be Cruel and Love Me Tender.
New to Stream
The Inseparables, Sky Cinema & NOW
Monica Young, Olivier Paris, Jordan Baird, Donte Paris and Danny Fesenfeld star in this animated tale for all the family.
It’s about a puppet with a boundless imagination and an abandoned stuffed animal toy who cross paths in a New York City park.
But despite their differences, they will join forces for an epic adventure that will transform their lives.
Sport
Rugbaí Beo, 7.15pm, TG4
Tonight’s live rugby action is an all-island affair as Ulster play host to Leinster (Kick-off 7.35pm) in a United Rugby Championship match at Kingspan Stadium.
Mbappe, 10.35pm, BBC One
This is a profile of the France and Paris Saint-Germain footballer Kylian Mbappe, who won the World Cup in 2018 as a teenager and scored a hat-trick in the 2022 final.
The documentary explores his upbringing in Paris suburbs, and the likes of Thierry Henry, Didier Deschamps, Arsene Wenger, Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate provide an insight into why he has been so successful.
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