Top 10 TV and Streaming Recommendations for Saturday

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

Ready for some top-notch entertainment tonight? Here are the best TV and streaming shows to check out this Saturday.

Kicking things off, we have the opening semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent at 7.00pm on Virgin Media One/UTV. Ant and Dec will be hosting as the first eight acts perform for a chance to make it to the final. And for the first time ever, the golden buzzer will make an appearance in the live rounds, giving judges and hosts the power to send one act straight through to the grand final.

In a new series called The Assembly at 10.05pm on Virgin Media One and streaming on Virgin Media Play, celebrities like David Tennant, Gary Lineker, Jade Thirlwall, and Danny Dyer will face tough interviews from a cast of autistic and learning-disabled interviewers. No question is off the table, so get ready for some candid moments.

If you’re in the mood for a movie, check out “Between The Temples” on Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW. This warm comedy-drama follows Ben, played by Jason Schwartzman, a cantor losing his voice and faith. His life takes an unexpected turn when his grade school music teacher re-enters the scene. It’s a story about belief, connection, and what it means to be a real mensch.

For some late-night viewing, BBC Four is airing “Imagine” at 12.50am. This documentary offers an intimate look at the life of Marlon Brando, using his own audio tapes and home movies to reveal the man behind the actor.

If you’re more in the mood for a classic, tune in to BBC Two at 1.50pm for “West Side Story.” This Oscar-winning musical tells the tale of two teenagers from rival New York street gangs who fall in love, sparking tensions between their groups. It’s a timeless story that still captivates audiences today.

For a feel-good film, catch “Jerry Maguire” at 9.05pm on TG4. Tom Cruise stars as a sports agent who learns the hard way about fairness and standing up for what’s right. It’s a heartwarming comedy-drama that will leave you smiling.

And for the whole family, “The Mitchells vs the Machines” at 7.00pm on RTÉ One is a must-watch. Join this quirky family on a wild adventure as they navigate a robot apocalypse and find themselves humanity’s last hope.

Finally, sports fans can catch the URC Live match on RTÉ2 at 4.45pm, streaming on RTÉ Player. Leinster takes on Scarlets in what promises to be an exciting game. Don’t miss Clare MacNamara’s hosting and analysis from Bernard Jackman, Donncha O’Callaghan, and Jamie Heaslip.

That’s your Saturday night entertainment sorted! Enjoy the shows and have a great weekend.