There's a night devoted to Eric Clapton – who turns 80 tomorrow - on the Beeb, Josh Henderson and Christine Evangelista star in The Arrangement, Ilana Glazer wrote and stars in comedy Babes, and there’s a lot of sports action . . .
Pick of the Day
Eric Clapton Night
Eric Clapton at the BBC, 8.15pm, BBC Two
Tomorrow, legendary British guitarist, singer and songwriter Eric Clapton turns 80.
To mark the occasion, BBC Two presents an evening of programmes dedicated to the acclaimed blues guitarist, kicking off with a selection of his BBC performances over the decades.
Highlights include the reggae-infused cover of Bob Marley's I Shot the Sheriff, the 1980s' ballad Wonderful Tonight and appearances with Smokey Robinson, Bobby Whitlock and Tina Turner.
That’s followed at 9.15pm by Eric Clapton: Old Grey Whistle Test, featuring Slowhand in concert at the BBC Television Theatre in Shepherd's Bush from June 1977.
Songs include Hello Old Friend, Alberta, I Shot the Sheriff and Knocking on Heaven's Door.
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars is next at 10.20pm. It’s a documentary profiling the blues guitarist, narrated by the man himself, as he charts his six decades in the music business.
He also tells why his insatiable desire to grow his artistic voice led him to quit a stream of successful bands, from the Yardbirds and John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers to short-lived supergroups Cream and Blind Faith.
Clapton also talks about his battles with drugs and alcohol, his love for George Harrison's wife Pattie Boyd and the tragic loss of his son in an accident.
Including archive interviews with BB King, George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix.
New or Returning Shows
The Arrangement, 9.00pm, Virgin Media Two
Here’s the pilot episode of a thriller miniseries, starring Josh Henderson and Christine Evangelista.
Struggling actress (the classic waitress hoping for a break) Megan Morrison auditions for a big-time role opposite movie star Kyle West.
That audition leads to an incredible first date, her Cinderella story takes an unexpected turn when she is presented with a contract that promises to change her life forever.
New to Stream
Babes, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
This is a childbirth comedy, directed by Pamela Adlon, that stars and was written by Ilana Glazer.
It follows inseparable childhood friends Eden (Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau) who, having grown up together in New York city, now firmly in different phases of adulthood.
When carefree and single Eden decides to have a baby on her own after a one-night stand, their friendship faces its greatest challenge. Babes delves into the complexities of female friendship with a blend of laughter, tears and labour pains.
Don’t Miss
Wogan: The Best Of, 9.00pm, BBC Four
A few treats for Terry Wogan (below) fans kicks off with a look his interviews with Oscar Winners.
Here he takes a nostalgic look back at his self-titled chat show, featuring some of his favourite encounters with the biggest stars of the day.
The first programme shows him in conversation with various Oscar winners, including Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, James Stewart, Cher, Gene Hackman, Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft.
A compilation episode of Wogan follows at 9.45pm where Terry Wogan presents a compilation of the best moments from his chat show, including Patrick Duffy, Elton John, Selina Scott, Omar Sharif, Mike Harding, Bob Carolgees, Elaine Stritch, The Pointer Sisters and Diahann Carroll.
First broadcast 7 August 1985.
Then there’s One on One at 10.25pm, Terry Wogan looks back over his career, telling stories about his encounters with stars, including George Best (an infamous interview, when Best was plied with gargle beforehand), Victoria Principal and Dyan Cannon.
Includes archive footage from Wogan, Blankety Blank and the Eurovision Song Contest.
Finally, at 11.05pm there’s Wogan: The Best Of, where he takes another nostalgic look back at his self-titled chat show, featuring some of his favourite encounters with the biggest stars of the day.
Guests include Debbie Reynolds, Gene Wilder, Gregory Peck and George Burns and more. First broadcast 29 December 1989
Saturday Cinema
Terminator 2: Judgment Day, 9.35pm, TG4
Classic sci-fi action-adventure sequel, starring Arnold ('I’ll be back!’) Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong and Robert Patrick.
A reprogrammed killing machine is sent back in time to the 20th century to protect John Connor, a teenage boy whose destiny is to save the human race.
After breaking John's mother out of a mental institution, the pair set out to avert a future nuclear war - pursued by an advanced prototype terminator with shape-changing powers.
Mrs Harris Goes To Paris, 9.15pm, Channel 4
Whimsical comedy drama, an ideal vehicle for its star, the always excellent Lesley Manville, along with Isabelle Huppert and Lambert Wilson.
Widowed cleaning lady Ada Harris (Manville) fixates on a designer dress belonging to one of her clients.
A war widow's pension and a windfall secure an airplane ticket to Paris, and Ada innocently gate-crashes the premiere of Dior's 10th anniversary collection.
Ada winds up with a unique creation that requires an unexpected stay in the French capital.
Family Flick
Trolls World Tour, 6.35pm, RTÉ One
Animated adventure, with the voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake and Rachel Bloom.
Poppy and Branch discover there are different troll tribes scattered over six different lands. Each tribe is also devoted to different kinds of music - funk, country, techno, classical, pop and rock.
When rockers Queen Barb and King Thrash decide to destroy the other music, Poppy and Branch embark on a mission to unite the trolls and save the diverse melodies from becoming extinct.
Sport
GAA Beo, 4.45pm, TG4
This week’s TG4 GAA action is a double-header of National League Football finals.
First up, there’s Limerick v Wexford (Throw-in 5.00pm). Micheál Ó Domhnaill presents live coverage of the Allianz Football League Division Four final from Croke Park.
Later, from 7.15pm, Micheál Ó Domhnaill presents live coverage of the Allianz Football League Division Two final between Monaghan and Roscommon - also from Croke Park.
URC Live, 4.45pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Daire O'Brien presents coverage of the United Rugby Championship match from Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban, as South Africa Sharks host Leinster (Kick-off 5.15pm GMT).
Leinster have been in dominant form so far this season, but this match on South African soil could be one of their toughest tests of the campaign. With commentary by Hugh Cahill and Donal Lenihan.
Earlier in the day there’s Connacht v Munster (Kick-off 2.30pm) in Rugbaí Beo on TG4. Live coverage of the United Rugby Championship match from MacHale Park.
Match of the Day Live: The FA Cup, 5.00pm, BBC One
Gary Lineker presents coverage of the quarter-final match, which takes place at AMEX Stadium between Brighton & Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest (Kick-off 5.15pm).
This is the third meeting of the season between the Premier League rivals, and the hosts will know they need to perform much better than they did in their trip to The City Ground last month when they were on the wrong end of a 7-0 hammering.
