Tonight on TV: Marian Keyes’ new must-see drama for fans | TV and Radio

walsh sisters

Saturday, 9.15pm, BBC One

Finally, Marian “Queen of Rom-Coms” Keyes brings a flawed, hilarious, and painfully relatable character to the small screen. The story begins with Rachel forced to confront her relationship with alcohol, but does she really think she has a problem?Meanwhile, Claire, an outgoing single mother, is in the process of getting divorced. Touching and thoughtful, that crackly Irish comedy is woven throughout. Holly Richardson

Navigating Shipping Forecasts with Pastor Richard Coles

6:15pm, Channel 4

Visibility is good…Sail through shipping forecasts with Reverend Richard Coles on Channel 4. Photo: Channel 4

The pastor finds shipping forecasts so comforting that he considers them a form of prayer. He is exploring the Region of Wight, a stretch of the Channel, on the penultimate leg of a wonderful journey to mark 100 years of radio broadcasting. He will start on the Isle of Wight, where the annual regatta is held in Cowes, before training for seven-star service at the Superyacht School. Human resources department

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show

8:15pm, BBC One

B*Witched is pranked with Unexpected Star. Shane Ritchie and Gillian Taylforth are contributing to a special EastEnders-themed TV takeover. Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy are Remember Me’s first couple. They may or may not remember who sang at their wedding…but some of them definitely remember their middle school crush. Ali Catterall

The Roman Empire by train with Alice Roberts

8:15pm, Channel 4

Professor Roberts’ latest archeology journey inevitably includes a stop in Rome, and she seems to relish exploring such a history-rich city. Then she hops on her bike and takes a bone-rattling detour down the Via Appia, the ancient but sturdy road that helped the greedy empire expand.. graham virtue

jonathan ross show

9.25pm, ITV1

One for Grey’s Anatomy fans: Patrick Dempsey will be working on his new thriller Memories of a Murderer this week at his Los Angeles studio. They will be joined by Jack Whitehall, who last made a fuss as the evil nanny in last year’s Malice, and Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor), who is currently on the West End stage in a revival of Tea ‘n Smiles. Human resources department

dinosaur

10pm, BBC Three

In a dual narrative that concludes this series of the great Glasgow sitcom, a museum opening day brings a love triangle to a sharp end, and further misdeeds by the antiquities (“Tomb robbers and boyfriend robbers?!” says Evie). Then, on advice from her lovely colleague Declan, Nina makes a dash to confess her feelings. Ellen E. Jones

movie selection

Fabelmans, 9.15pm, Channel 4

First meeting…Channel 4’s Fabelman family. Photo: TCD/Prod.DB/Alamy

Steven Spielberg mined his own history to create his most personal film yet, a drama about family, growing up, and the power of cinema set in the 1950s. The film tells the story of Sammy Fabelman (played by Gabrielle LaBelle as a teenager), who became obsessed with filmmaking from an early age and continues to pursue his celluloid dreams as his family moves to New Jersey, Arizona, and California. There’s nostalgia for the post-war era of opportunity, but there’s also anti-Semitism and domestic turmoil between disparate parents (Michelle Williams and Paul Dano). Simon Wardell

live sports

Winter Olympics 2026, 9am, BBC Two The penultimate day begins with four-person bobsled heats.

Snooker: Players Championship, 12.30pm, Channel 5 First semi-final from Telford.

Six Nations Rugby Union: England v Ireland, 1pm, ITV1 England captain Maro Itoje will be hoping for his side to improve at Twickenham. Wales v Scotland will then be broadcast on BBC One from 4pm.

Premier League Football: West Ham v Bournemouth, 5pm, Sky Sports Main Event Man City vs. Newcastle will then be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 from 7pm.

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