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Saturday Night Live UK

10pm, Sky One

These are not easy times for TV satire. This is unfortunate because the world has rarely felt more in need of some brutal disdain. It remains to be seen whether this attempt to create a British version of an American comedy will succeed, but its line-up indicates an impressive commitment to new faces. Its regular cast includes Ayoade Bambooi, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, and Annabelle Marlowe. There will be guest speakers each week and some musical interludes too, starting with Tina Fey and Wet Leg. Phil Harrison

The Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts

8pm on Channel 4

It’s time to say “Ciao!” To Choo Choo as Professor Roberts concludes her 1,300-mile journey through Italy, France and now Spain. Her final stop takes her to the Catalan city of Tarragona – known as the second capital of the Roman Empire – and then south to Cartagena, where a collection of archaeological treasures recovered from the port await. Graeme Virtue

BBC Comic Relief and Hidden Gems

8.45pm, BBC2

With all due respect to Hale and Pace’s ridiculous 1991 hit The Stonek, Comic Relief’s charity singles are a mixed bag. But this rifle, despite Red Nose Day’s 38-year archive, shows notable TV performances from major stars like Adele and One Direction while also celebrating Kate Bush’s stunning Alan Partridge hit from 1999. Graeme Virtue

Vietnam Bill Billy

9pm on Channel 4

Billy’s bizarre trip to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War arrives in Hanoi, where a laughing yoga session gets things off to a happy start. He also hears about local traditions that honor the dead and tastes authentic Vietnamese coffee. Verdict? “Like a cross between cappuccino and tiramisu.” JV

The Forgotten Prince: The Mystery of the Duke of Kent

9pm on Channel 5

Aside from Harry, Meghan and Camilla for a rare second, Channel 5 is delving into an ancient royal controversy for this one and only time. The death of Queen Elizabeth II’s uncle, Prince George, Duke of Kent, in 1942 has inspired bizarre conspiracies – a reference to a former Metropolitan police officer who believes he knows what really happened. Hannah J. Davis

The Walsh sisters

9.15pm, BBC One

Mamie Walsh (Carrie Crawley) continues to be the star of the show by putting it down. Elsewhere in the Irish family drama inspired by the novels of Marian Keyes: Anna plans a memorial service for Aidan but still refuses to read Rachel’s letter, and amidst all the gloom Maggie gets some good news. Holly Richardson

Choose a movie

On Swift Horses, 8.20am, 9.45pm, premieres on Sky Cinema

When discharged Korean War soldier Julius (Jacob Elordi) visits his brother Lee (Will Poulter) in Kansas, he and his fiancée Muriel (Daisy Edgar-Jones) seem to have an instant connection. However, in Daniel Minahan’s sad, episodic drama set in the 1950s, it’s not the way you might expect. In an era where sexual fluidity was taboo/illegal, their experiences seem to be different – ​​one stuck in a domestic routine in San Diego; The other is a sharp Vegas card – linked to their frustrated desire to be themselves. Simon Wardle

La Chimera, 9.20pm, BBC Four

Alice Rohrwacher’s brilliant 2023 drama burrows itself into your heart, just as a group of Italian grave robbers introduced by her uncover and plunder the ancient past. At his most diffident, Josh O’Connor plays Arthur, an English archaeologist with an innate ability to excavate Etruscan tombs. He has just been released from prison, but goes right back to the activity that led to his beating, while pining for his missing, possibly dead, lover. Carol Duarte is a real revelation as Italy, a still-living maid who may be his way out of a corrupt life. Southwest

Live sports

Athletics: World Indoor Championships, 9am, BBC Two The second day, including the semi-finals of the men’s and women’s 800 meters.

Premier League: Brighton vs Liverpool, 11am, TNT Sports 1 Followed by Everton vs Chelsea at 5pm and Leeds vs Brentford at 7.45pm on Sky Sports Main Event.

Football Championship: Ipswich v Millwall, noon, ITV1 On Portman Road.

Super Rugby: Warrington v Castleford, 2.45pm, BBC Two At Halliwell Jones Stadium.