Ant and Dec are back (already!) with a new run of Britain's Got Talent, 60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 celebrates the channel through its musical output - and there’s plenty of GAA, football, rugby and snooker to enjoy. . .
Pick of the Day
Britain's Got Talent, 7.30pm, Virgin Media One/UTV
Now that their Saturday Night Takeaway has ended, Ant and Dec can finally put their feet up.
Well, that would be the case for most TV folk but these guys are insatiable and instead they’re back on the box on Saturday evenings with the 17th season of Britain’s Got Talent.
The telly perennials return for the annual UK-wide talent search, with a fresh batch of contestants taking to the stage in the hope of impressing judges Bruno Tonioli, Simon Cowell (above), Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon and progressing to the semi-finals.
Don't Miss
60 Songs: BBC Two at 60, 8.25pm, BBC Two
This music special is a compilation of 60 songs performed over the past 60 years on the channel to celebrate BBC Two's 60th anniversary.
All the performances featured were originated on the channel, from intimate performances on the 1970s In Concert series by singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell and Elton John, to Glastonbury appearance by the Rolling Stones, Dolly Parton and Stormzy.
There's also the likes of Sam Smith and Kylie Minogue on Later . . . With Jools Holland, classic turns from Bob Marley and Blondie (above) on The Old Grey Whistle Test, as well as Queen at Live Aid.
New to Stream
Relax, I’m from the Future, Sky Cinema & NOW
This sci-fi comedy stars Rhys Darby, Gabrielle Graham, Janine Theriault, Julian Richings, Zachary Bennett and Louisa Zhu.
Casper (Rhys Darby) is a charming, but embarrassingly underprepared time traveller, now trapped in the past.
When he befriends Holly (Gabrielle Graham), a jaded drifter, she helps him exploit his trivial knowledge of the future for a series of quick payouts, oblivious to the consequences they have set in motion.
When tracked down by a more competent time traveller, Casper and Holly are forced to figure out what they mean to each other and whether the future they’ve threatened is even worth saving.
Will they embrace their fate, or do they have the courage to change it?
Sport
Emirates Lions v Leinster (KO 2pm). All the action from the match at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
Leinster have enjoyed a strong campaign so far and will hope to end the regular season on top of the table, but they will have to be at their best against the Lions, who are one of a number of teams battling it out for a quarter-final spot
Followed at 3.35pm by coverage of Vodacom Bulls v Munster (KO 4.05pm). All the action from the match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
Both these teams look set to end the campaign in the play-offs, but a win for either side could help them to secure a home tie in the quarter-finals
Damian Lawlor is joined by Ciaran Whelan and Peter Canavan for live coverage of Derry v Donegal from Celtic Park. Commentary by Darragh Maloney with Enda McGinley. Throw-in 6.15pm
Snooker: The World Championship, 1.45pm, BBC Two
Live coverage of the afternoon session on day one at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, featuring the opening frames of Ali Carter and Judd Trump's respective first-round matches against qualifiers.
Trump was a champion here in 2019 goes into this tournament in excellent form, having won five ranking titles already this season.
With commentary and analysis from Steve Davis (above), Ken Doherty, Stephen Hendry, Shaun Murphy, John Parrott, Joe Perry, Dennis Taylor, John Virgo and Rob Walker, and reports by Abigail Davies.
Match of the Day Live: The FA Cup, 4.45pm, BBC One
Manchester City face Chelsea (KO 5.15pm) in the opening semi-final, which comes from Wembley Stadium in London.
Although holders City are enjoying a far stronger campaign than inconsistent Chelsea overall, both league meetings between the teams this term have ended in draws and the Londoners will be looking to reach a second domestic cup final this season.
But City will still go into this match as clear favourites as they aim to retain the trophy.
Gary Lineker presents, with analysis from Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard and Micah Richards, and commentary by Steve Wilson and Jermaine Jenas
Saturday Cinema
Gandhi, 3.35pm, TG4
Richard Attenborough's Oscar-winning biopic of Mohandas K Gandhi, the legendary Indian leader.
This was a man who rose from unlikely beginnings as a small-time lawyer to become the inspirational face of India's struggle for independence and a worldwide ambassador for peace thanks to his philosophy of non-violent protest.
Starring Ben Kingsley, John Gielgud, Edward Fox, Candice Bergen, Martin Sheen, Richard Griffiths, Saeed Jaffrey, Om Puri and Geraldine James, with Daniel Day-Lewis in an early role.
Walk the Line, 9.30pm, TG4
Biopic of country singer Johnny Cash, with Joaquin Phoenix as the Man in lack and an Oscar-winning Reese Witherspoon as June Carter.
Traumatised by the death of his brother as a child and scorned by his father, Cash leaves Arkansas to serve in the US Air Force in Germany, where he starts to write songs.
Although reaching a high point in his career touring alongside Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis, he descends into drink and drug addiction.
Meanwhile fellow singer and future wife June Carter seems to be the only person standing between him and self-destruction.
Family Flick
Tim Burton's children's fantasy, based on Roald Dahl's novel, starring Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, Helena Bonham Carter, and Deep Roy playing all the Oompa Loompas.
Penniless Charlie Bucket is one of five lucky children who find a golden ticket in a chocolate bar, winning a once-in-a-lifetime tour of eccentric recluse Willy Wonka's magical sweet company.
Unfortunately, the other winners each face a grim fate when they start to misbehave.
While Johnny Depp’s Wonka is a bit too close to Michael Jackson territory for comfort, the film’s more loyal to the original Rold Dahl story than the much-loved 1971 version starring Gene Wilder.
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