There's the Strictly Come Dancing Launch Show, Little Mix The Search has its first performance episode, more Sicilian snooping with Inspector Montalbano, and some cracking movies for a Saturday night at home at the cinema . . .
Pick of the Day
Strictly Come Dancing Launch Show 2020, 7.50pm, BBC One
After several weeks of build-up watching the show’s 'best of’ moments, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2020. Should be interesting to see how they present the show in these Covid-19 times.
They will be joined in the ballroom by judges Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas and 12 brand new celebrities for what promises to be an unforgettable night of dance.
As well as revealing this year’s pairings, there will be two spectacular group routines from the Strictly professionals, a very special music performance from Joel Corry and MNEK, and the return of reigning champion Kelvin Fletcher.
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Don't Miss
Inspector Montalbano, 9.00pm, BBC Four
A Swedish film troupe arrives to shoot a period drama in Vigata and - of course - Augello immediately takes a shine to the production's female lead.
When Montalbano intervenes in a case of bullying at a local school, a town resident asks the inspector to unearth the story behind a collection of mysterious home movies found in his dead father's attic.
Little Mix The Search, 6.50pm, BBC One
Little Mix's six bands make their debuts in the first performance episode of the series, competing to impress and performing head to head for the very first time.
Only five of the hopeful acts can make it through to next week, and stay in the running for the prize.
New or Returning Shows
The Apollo, 9.00pm, Sky Arts & NOW TV
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Discover the unique history of the Apollo - one of New York’s most well known theatres - in this Emmy award-winning documentary.
See archived footage from some of the most memorable performances on the Apollo stage over the years, from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Jimi Hendrix and Pharrell Williams. Plus, enjoy a fascinating insight into what goes on behind the scenes of this famous building.
Guy Martin's War Machines, 7.15pm, Channel 4
The presenter looks back on engineering projects involving military vehicles, including the restoration of a Mark 1 Spitfire and the recreation of a First World War tank.
Movie Picks
Iron Man 3, 9.00pm, RTÉ2
The armoured avenger faces a terrorist whose plans involve a drug that makes people indestructible. Superhero adventure sequel, with Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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The Shining, 9.15pm, BBC Two
A hotel caretaker tormented by evil spirits goes on a murderous rampage. Stanley Kubrick's horror, based on the Stephen King novel, starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall.
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, 9.15pm, Channel 4
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The agents of the Impossible Mission Force become fugitives in order to bring down a shadowy society of assassins. Spy thriller sequel, with Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner.
Mission: Impossible - Fallout, 9.45pm, RTÉ One
Ethan Hunt, the IMF team and a CIA assassin try to prevent a disaster caused by a group of terrorists. Action thriller sequel, starring Tom Cruise.
Family Flick
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, 6.35pm, RTÉ One
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Fantasy action comedy in which four high school students are drawn into the jungle setting of a video game. With Dwayne Johnson and Karen Gillan.
