There's a tribute night for Ella Fitzgerald, crime drama Traces returns for a second run, Bradley and Barney Walsh host the Grand Final of Gladiators - and a rare screening of Biblical drama King of Kings . . .
Pick of the Day
A Life in Ten Pictures, 8.35pm, BBC Two
There’s nearly eight hours of telly devoted to the legendary Ella Fitzgerald tonight, beginning with this journey through the jazz singer's life in 10 defining photos, from famous shots to private snaps, with their secrets revealed by those who were there, and those who knew her best.
Then there’s Alan Yentob Remembers - Ella Fitzgerald (10.30pm).
Ahead of the opportunity to watch the great Ella Fitzgerald singing in 1974 at Ronnie Scott's nightclub, Yentob sets the scene by sharing the fascinating story of how the broadcast came about.
That’s followed by the gig itself, then it’s Oscar Peterson: Words and Music at 11.55pm.
The pianist is joined by Ella Fitzgerald on his showcase of some of the world's foremost jazz musicians, with performances of tunes such as Mellow Tone and More than You Know.
At 12.45am Ella Fitzgerald Swings is a 1965 performance by the jazz singer and the Tommy Flanagan Trio.
Finally, at 2.30am - remember clocks go forward at 2am - there’s Ella Fitzgerald Sings. A performance from 1965 by the jazz singer accompanied by the Johnny Spence Orchestra, including big band versions of Don't Rain on My Parade and Mack the Knife.
Given the time change, this celebratory night should end with Ella singing the Gershwin tune Summertime.
New or Returning Shows
Traces, 9.25pm, BBC One
It’s season two of the crime drama by Amelia Bullmore, based on an original idea by Val McDermid, starring Molly Windsor, Laura Fraser, Martin Compston and Jennifer Spence.
Emma is now training as a forensic chemist and on the cusp of seeing her mother's murder case solved, while Daniel has returned to Dundee to give evidence against Phil.
Hindenburg: The Cover-Up, 7.30pm, Channel 4
In May 1937, the largest aircraft ever flown, The Hindenburg, became a raging fireball and was destroyed in under 40 seconds.
Three generations later, there are still no definitive answers as to why this occurred.
This documentary reveals new theories and documents that shed light on a possible cover-up that spans two continents.
As well as being a tragic story about the airship and its demise, it's a tale of the sinister secrets of those in charge and their ties to the Nazi party.
Don’t Miss
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, 7.00pm, Virgin Media One
The ultimate Saturday evening show offers its usual entertaining mix, with live music from JLS, an End of the Show Show with Blue Man Group and Stephen Mulhern with an extra-special edition of In for a Penny.
A Takeaway favourite is back in the form of Home Run, and a member of the audience gets the chance to win the items advertised in one of last week's commercial breaks.
Ending Today
Gladiators: Grand Final, 5.50pm, BBC One
Bradley and Barney Walsh host the latest reboot of the competition show in which four contenders must face five brutal events before going head-to-head in the legendary Eliminator.
The first season comes to an end with a grand final, in which the four strongest contenders return and battle it out to be crowned Gladiators Champion 2024.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show, 6.50pm, BBC One
Compilation shows can be a bit boring, but this one’s covering the entire series rather a recent run. It’s just got to be fun.
Host Michael McIntyre (above) looks back on some of the best moments from a hefty years of his Big Show, featuring Send to All, Unexpected Star and Midnight Gameshow.
Plus, a look back at karaoke surprises that were sprung on unsuspecting members of the public, with help from singing superstars Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow and ABBA's Bjorn.
Saturday Cinema
King of Kings, 2.40pm, RTÉ One
Given the weekend that’s in it, this Biblical epic directed by Nicholas Ray is well worth a look – especially as it rarely gets a TV screening.
It chronicles the life of Jesus Christ, from the rumours of a coming Messiah before his birth, through his rise as a spiritual leader to his eventual betrayal, crucifixion and resurrection.
Narrated by Orson Welles it stars Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Robert Ryan, Rip Torn, Hurd Hatfield and Harry Guardino.
The soundtrack is great – and Ray Milland pops up in an impressive piece of voice casting as Satan.
On the Waterfront, 2.30pm, BBC One
Elia Kazan's Oscar-winning drama, starring Marlon Brando, Lee J Cobb, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden and Rod Steiger, is one of the greats.
The cast is in collectively superb form but it’s worth watching just for Brando’s performance as a former prizefighter who is reduced to completing errands for the gangsters running the dockyard unions.
When he witnesses his boss's thugs commit murder, he is willing to keep his mouth shut - until his conscience is pricked by an outspoken priest and the dead man's sister, who hope to persuade him to testify against the crooks.
The Informer, 9.50pm, RTÉ2
Fancy an action flick? Director Andrea Di Stefano's thriller, starring Joel Kinnaman and Rosamund Pike, should fit the bill.
Ex-con Pete Koslow is working undercover for corrupt FBI agents Montgomery and Wilcox to bring down a Polish drug lord called the General.
Eventually Koslow owes his life to the crime boss and is forced to break parole so he can head back inside and facilitate the flow of narcotics to inmates.
Family Flick
Jumanji: The Next Level, 6.35pm, RTÉ One
Director Jake Kasdan's fantasy adventure sequel to his 2017 rebooted hit Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, starring Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart and Jack Black.
Players of Jumanji return, but as they attempt to rescue one of their own, they will have to brave parts unknown from arid deserts to snowy mountains, to escape the world's most dangerous game.
