What’s on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Saturday

There’s more Six Nations action as Ireland face France, a musical Valentine’s night on BBC Two, Olly Murs is Michael McIntyre’s big guest, there’s The Brit Awards 2023 and it’s semi-final night on The Masked Singer . . .

Pick of the Day

Live Six Nations Rugby Union, 1.15pm, RTÉ2

Streaming on RTÉ Player

It’s a biggie at Lansdowne Road today as Ireland entertain France in the Six Nations.

Jacqui Hurley is joined by Jamie Heaslip (below), Jerry Flannery and Stephen Ferris for live coverage from the Aviva Stadium. Commentary from Hugh Cahill and Donal Lenihan. KO 2.15pm.

France edged a thrilling encounter 30-24 when the sides met in Paris last year with the help of some fine kicking by Melvyn Jaminet.

It proved to be a pivotal contest, as it was the only match Ireland lost, but Les Bleus went on to claim the Grand Slam.

Then at 4.15pm there’s Live: Guinness Six Nations on Virgin Media One, as Scotland host Wales (KO 4.45pm).

Wales prevailed 20-17 when the sides met at Principality Stadium last year thanks to Dan Biggar’s drop goal 11 minutes from time.

Don’t Miss

Valentine’s Night on BBC Two

The themed run of shows begins at 8pm with Love Songs at the BBC: Volume 2.

It’s a selection of performances of love songs from the BBC’s music archives, including the sounds of Nat King Cole, Shania Twain (below), Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran and many, many more.

Heartbreakers at the BBC at 9.00pm has some classic heart-breaking performances from some of music’s biggest stars, including George Michael, Amy Winehouse, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift and Dionne Warwick.

That’s followed at 10pm by Love Songs at the BBC: A Valentine’s Day Special, which offers a selection of romantic songs for guilty pleasures, for courtship, and declarations of love.

It’s a compilation of some of the greatest love songs from the likes of Celine Dion, Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes, Jason and Kylie, 10cc and Lionel Richie, all from the Top of the Pops era.

Finally, at 11pm there’s Barry White in Concert 1975, with the legendary soul singer captured live in concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

The Masked Singer, 7.30pm, Virgin Media One

Jellyfish, Phoenix, Rhino, Jacket Potato and Fawn take to the stage in the semi-final as panelists Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan try to guess their identities.

They’re accompanied by guest panellist Peter Crouch. It’s also a double elimination, so at the end of the show two contenders will be unmasked, leaving three to compete in the final. Hosted by Joel Dommett.

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, 7.00pm, BBC One

Michael McIntyre (below) presents another hour of entertainment, featuring music from Olly Murs, singing Dancing on Cars, and Stacey Dooley handing over her mobile in Send to All.

There’s also a rude awakening for Alexander Armstrong when he plays the Midnight Gameshow and a pair of Unexpected Stars of the Show are invited to perform a duet.

New or Returning Shows

The Brit Awards 2023, 8.30pm, Virgin Media Two & UTV

Mo Gilligan presents this year’s music awards show, with performances by Harry Styles, Lizzo, Stormzy, Sam Smith and Kim Petras, Wet Leg and David Guetta.

Apples in Winter, 7.30pm, TG4

Filmed at Irish Seed Savers Association in Scariff and Glor in Ennis, this is an ode to nature more especially the native Irish Apple.

A year spent in the Seedsavers orchards produced a silent film which was used as a backdrop to a concert featuring Karan Casey, Mary Frances Keenan, Carl Corcoran, Mick O’Brien, Michelle Mulcahy, Cindy Cummins and Tommy Hayes.

The live concert was filmed and edited by Fergus Tighe. All the music and songs are associated with apples and involved extensive research at ITMA. A mixture of traditional and modern pieces are used.

Living Wild: How to Change Your Life, 8.00pm, Channel 4

Sophie Morgan returns for a second run of shows where she meets people building new lives around the things they love.

Sophie begins with a trip to Finnish Lapland to meet Bex and Steve, a couple who gave up their stressful jobs in the UK to start a new life in the wilderness of the Arctic Circle.

In Northern Ireland, she meets Michael and Alex, a young couple who quit their jobs and home in Belfast for a more sustainable way of life in the lush County Down countryside.

She then meets Amira, a former beauty therapist from Blackburn, who made the decision to change her life, and that of many other Muslim women, by setting up an adventure group in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District.

New to Stream

Rock Dog 3: Battle the Beat, Sky Cinema & NOW

Eddie Izzard, Ashleigh Bal and Andrew Francis star in this animated family movie.

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When the young performers on a music contest show admit they have never heard of Angus Scattergood, Bodi is compelled to join the show to restore the Rock Legend’s good name.

Ending Today

Early Doors, 10.30pm, BBC Four

The superb Stockport-based sitcom comes to an end.

Rumours circulate about Ken quitting as landlord, leaving the regulars horrified their beloved boozer will become a ‘fun pub’.

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Joe shares his personal problems with Duffy, Jean continues sleepwalking, and Eddie’s well-meaning help threatens to scupper Joan’s chances of passing her driving test

Then at 11pm, the regulars celebrate Mel’s 21st birthday, with Nicola desperately trying to attract DJ Joe’s attention and Phil and Nige contemplating a new business venture.

A downbeat Ken remains in a gloomy mood, with Tanya’s departure and an unwelcome visitor weighing heavily on his mind.

Saturday Cinema

Only the Lonely, 9.30pm, TG4

The late great John Candy stars in this enjoyable Chris Columbus romantic comedy as a shy Chicago cop.

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He embarks on a tentative romance with the equally self-effacing daughter of a local undertaker – but neither of them expects his domineering mother to be so hostile to their relationship.

Ally Sheedy co-stars as the object of his affections, while the legendary Maureen O’Hara – in her last-ever role – is fantastic as the monstrous matriarch. James Belushi also appears.

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