Ireland face England at Twickenham in the Six Nations, Limerick hurlers host Tipp in the National League, there's a Texas night on the Beeb and there's more fun and games on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway . . .
Pick of the Day
Live Six Nations Rugby Union, 4.00pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
England host Ireland (KO 4.45pm) in both teams' fourth and penultimate match of the championship, held at Twickenham.
Although they have two wins from three matches so far, England have struggled to impress, only narrowly overcoming Wales and Italy, before losing 30-21 to Scotland.
In contrast, Ireland have been in dominant form in victories over France, Italy and Scotland and look to be in a strong position to win a second successive Grand Slam
Jacqui Hurley presents the action, with analysis from Jamie Heaslip, Jerry Flannery and Stephen Ferris.
New or Returning Shows
Texas Live in the Piano Room, 8.35pm, BBC Two
A night of programming dedicated to the Glasgow band opens with a performance alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios.
That’s followed at 9.05pm with Texas at the BBC. Sharleen Spiteri (above) takes a dive into the BBC's music archives for a look back at some of her band's greatest appearances on a selection of programmes and live events from across their 35-year career.
It's a collection featuring all the Glasgow band's biggest hits, from I Don't Want a Lover and Black Eyed Boy to Summer Son and Say What You Want.
Sharleen also shares memories of several of her own favourite moments, including last year's triumphant return to the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury, dressing up as Elvis, and a key collaboration with hip-hop icons the Wu-Tang Clan.
Then at 10.15pm there’s Texas with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra – they clearly like teaming up with orchestras.
The band join forces with the 60-piece ensemble at Glasgow's legendary Barrowland Ballroom in an event recorded for BBC Music Day in 2017.
Don’t Miss
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, 7.00pm, Virgin Media One
The fun and games on the greatest Saturday evening show’s final season as Joe Lycett takes on the mantle of the Star Guest Announcer.
Lorraine Kelly stars in the first I'm A Celebrity Get Out of Me Ear! of the run, and there’s an epic End of the Show Show featuring Olly Alexander.
Plus, Stephen Mulhern returns with a new Ant vs Dec challenge.
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel, 6.50pm, BBC One
Head-to-Head against Saturday Night Takeaway means only one winner – but this remains a pretty good Saturday night show.
The comedian hosts the game show in which contestants take on a colossal spinning wheel and answer questions in the hope of securing a cash prize.
Celebrity experts offering advice are Russell T Davies on Doctor Who, AJ Odudu on fitness, Deborah Meaden on business, Lucy Beaumont on chocolate, Harry Redknapp on football, William Hanson on etiquette and Bash the Entertainer on social media.
Parkinson, 11.00pm, BBC Four
This week’s trip down chat show memory lane sees Parky meet the multi-talented Michael Crawford (below).
The TV and stage star talks about his life and career, from Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em to Phantom of the Opera and performs Music of the Night from the Andrew Lloyd Webber show.
Originally broadcast in 1999.
New to Stream
The Canterville Ghost, Sky Cinema & NOW
Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Freddie Highmore, Emily Carey, David Harewood, Meera Syel are among the voice cast in drector Kim Burdon’s 2023 animated movie.
It’s a reimagining of the same-name short story by Oscar Wilde that screened as an Official Selection of the 2023 Annecy Animation Film Festival.
The Canterville Ghost tells the story of a modern American family that moves to their recently purchased country home, Canterville Chase in England, only to find it is haunted by a ghost.
Effectively, Sir Simon de Canterville (Fry) has been haunting the grounds of Canterville Chase successfully for over 300 years, but he meets his match when he tries to scare out the new arrivals.
Saturday Cinema
Candyman, 11.40pm, BBC One
Enjoyable sequel to the 1992 horror movie, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Vanessa Williams.
Artist Anthony McCoy and his art gallery director girlfriend Brianna move into the heavily gentrified Cabrini Green neighbourhood of Chicago, where the urban legend of the Candyman once struck fear into residents' hearts.
For his provocative new exhibition, Anthony plunders the old legend.
Richard III, 2.00pm, BBC Two
Classically camp adaptation of Shakespeare's play, directed by and starring a gloriously OTT Laurence Olivier. With Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Cedric Hardwicke and Claire Bloom.
King Edward IV assumes the English throne in the aftermath of a long civil war. But the hard-won peace is threatened by his ruthless deformed brother the Duke of Gloucester, who is determined to seize the crown and will murder anyone who stands in his way.
Family Flick
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, 7.00pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Enjoyable sequel, starring Rose Byrne and Domhnall Gleeson, with the voice of James Corden as Peter Rabbit.
Following on from the first film, Thomas and Bea are now married and living with Peter and his rabbit family.
Bored of life in the garden, Peter goes to the big city, where he meets shady characters and ends up creating chaos for the whole family.
Sport
Saturday GAA Live, 7.20pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Saturday night hurling as Limerick host Tipperary (throw-in 7.35pm) in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match at TUS Gaelic Grounds.
Limerick are the reigning champions and both teams won their opening two matches in this season's competition so this should be a keen and classy contest.
Damian Lawlor presents, with analysis from Liam Sheedy and Shane Dowling.
