Paris is the place as Ireland face New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup, Later . . . with Jools Holland returns, Vogue Williams pops up on Michael McIntyre's The Wheel, and Woody Harrelson stars in feelgood comedy Champions . . .
Pick of the Day
Live Rugby World Cup 2023, 6.50pm, Virgin Media One
Ireland come up against New Zealand (KO 8pm) at Stade de France for a place ion the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. It's a big deal as Ireland has never advanced beyond this stage of the competition.
They topped Pool B with a 100 per cent record, cementing their status as one of the favourites with a 13-8 triumph over current World Cup holders South Africa.
But Ireland coach Andy Farrell (above) won't underestimate the All Blacks, who lost their opening match of the tournament to France, but responded with typically dominant displays against Namibia, Italy and Uruguay.
Earlier on (KO 4pm) Wales meet Argentina at Stade de Marseille in today’s other quarter-final. Coverage on Virgin Media One begins at 3.30pm.
Don’t Miss
Strictly Come Dancing, 6.30pm, BBC One
After the excitement of Movie Week, the 13 remaining couples show off another routine in a bid to impress judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.
It’s all about getting through to next week’s show and avoiding the fate of last week's eliminated couple Nikita Kanda and Gorka Marquez.
Our own Angela Scanlon (above), Amanda Abbington, Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier have all impressed in the opening weeks, but know they are only one poor dance away from slipping down the leaderboard.
Presented, as usual, by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel, 8.30pm, BBC One
There’s a bit of an Irish flavour to the Saturday night game show, as contestants take on a colossal spinning wheel and answer questions in the hope of securing a cash prize.
Vogue Williams will be among the celebrity experts offering advice. No surprise, her chosen subject is reality TV.
The show’s other experts are Big Narstie on Jamaica, Ellie Taylor on breakfast, Frankie Bridge on pop music, Harry Judd on drummers, Jonathan Ross on movies, Richie Anderson on traffic and travel.
New or Returning Shows
Mary J Blige at the BBC, 8.30pm, BBC Two
A celebration of the American R&B superstar that features the best of her appearances on a selection of BBC shows over the decades.
They range from the mid 1990s up to her acclaimed 2015 performance on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage.
Look out for hits such as Just Fine, Everything and No More Drama, as well as collaborations with U2, George Michael and Elton John.
Later... with Jools Holland, 10.30pm, BBC Two
Jools returns for a 63rd run of his eclectic music show to Alexandra Palace Theatre in North London.
The opening edition features singer-songwriter Jorja Smith, who performs songs from new album Falling or Flying, and American rock band the National, who play tracks from their latest LP Laugh Track.
Also appearing on the show are Brooklyn-based trio Say She She, spoken word and hip-hop artist Antony Szmierek, and new wave singer-songwriter Wreckless Eric, who also chats to Jools.
Here's Eric with one of the greatest records ever made:
New to Stream
Champions, Sky Cinema & NOW
Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson, Ernie Hudson, Cheech Marin, Matt Cook and Madison Tevlin star in director Robert Farrelly’s comedy, a remake of Spanish movie Campeones and inspired by a true story.
Harrelson plays a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities.
He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.
Saturday Cinema
Calendar Girls, 9.30pm, TG4
Nigel Cole's feelgood, fact-based comedy drama, starring Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, Annette Crosbie, Celia Imrie and Penelope Wilton, should brighten up your night.
When her husband dies of leukaemia, a Women's Institute member is inspired to raise funds for the local hospital.
Casting inhibitions and clothes aside, the widow and her daring friend encourage their fellow members to pose nude for a charity calendar, causing a stir in their Yorkshire village and beyond.
The Red Shoes, 1.00pm, BBC Two
Here’s an absolute classic to brighten up your day. It's so beautiful.
Powell and Pressburger's drama, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, stars Anton Walbrook, Moira Shearer, Marius Goring, Robert Helpmann and Albert Basserman.
A budding prima ballerina is set to achieve her dream of stardom when she decides to leave her prestigious company to marry a composer - a decision that enrages her possessive mentor, who vows revenge.
Knives Out, 9.30pm, Channel 4
Writer/director Rian Johnson's comedy crime thriller, starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans and Ana de Armas, is great fun.
Wealthy crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (the late great Christopher Plummer) invites his kin to an 85th birthday party at his mansion, but festivities are cut short by arguments.
When the writer apparently commits suicide, Detective Lieutenant Elliott and Trooper Wagner attend the scene, while private detective Benoit Blanc hovers in the background, closely observing family members.
Family Flick
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, 6.35pm, RTÉ One
Fantasy adventure sequel to Journey to the Centre of the Earth, starring Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine and Josh Hutcherson.
This time around, a teenager picks up a distress signal originating from the middle of the ocean.
Joining an expedition to track the signal to its source, he discovers an unexplored island inhabited by strange creatures, and searches for a way to rescue its sole human inhabitant.
