It's Valentine's Day, it's a Saturday, and British television has pulled out all the stops. Our TV guide for tonight is packed -- The Masked Singer reaches its grand final on ITV, Gladiators returns on BBC One at an unusual time thanks to FA Cup football, and the Six Nations delivers two mouth-watering rugby internationals. There's a Valentine's-themed edition of The 1% Club, a celebrity Weakest Link, a dramatic Casualty, and The Jonathan Ross Show fields a properly impressive guest list including Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr and Scream legend Neve Campbell. Scroll through the TV listings below or check your Freeview TV guide -- whether you're curled up with a loved one or treating yourself to a Saturday night in, the telly has you covered.
What's On TV Tonight: Quick Picks
- The Masked Singer Final -- ITV1, 7pm -- The series seven grand finale crowns a winner
- Gladiators -- BBC One, 8pm -- The last heat of series three with Atlaspheres returning
- The 1% Club Valentine's Special -- ITV1, 8:30pm -- Couples and singles compete for love and cash
- The Weakest Link -- BBC One, 9pm -- Tasha Ghouri, Patsy Kensit and more go head to head
- The Jonathan Ross Show -- ITV1, 9:35pm -- Alan Carr, Neve Campbell, Rob Beckett, Mumford & Sons
- Casualty -- BBC One, 9:45pm -- Jacob's world comes crashing down in a gripping instalment
Is EastEnders on tonight?
No. EastEnders does not air on Saturdays -- the soap runs Monday to Thursday on BBC One. If you've missed any of this week's episodes, they're all sitting there waiting for you on BBC iPlayer. Given the rate at which storylines are moving in Walford at the moment, you'll want to be caught up before Monday rolls around.
TV Guide: Early Evening (2pm -- 7pm)
Six Nations Rugby: Ireland v Italy -- ITV1, 2:15pm
The first of two Six Nations fixtures on ITV today sees Ireland host Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Jill Douglas presents the coverage with analysis from Brian O'Driscoll and Maggie Alphonsi. Ireland will be expected to put points on the board at home, but Italy have been growing in stature in this tournament for several years now, and dismissing them at your peril has become something of a recurring theme. Kick-off is at 2:15pm.
Six Nations Rugby: Scotland v England -- ITV1, 4:10pm
The Calcutta Cup. If any fixture in the Six Nations calendar comes with its own built-in drama, it's this one. Scotland host England at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, with Mark Pougatch presenting and analysis from Jonny Wilkinson, John Barclay and Dan Biggar. Kick-off is at 4:40pm, and given the atmospherics that Murrayfield generates for this particular match, it should be a cracker. The pre-match build-up begins at 4:10pm.
FA Cup Fourth Round: Aston Villa v Newcastle United -- BBC One, 5:30pm
BBC One's coverage of this all-Premier League fourth-round tie from Villa Park begins at 5:30pm ahead of a 5:45pm kick-off. It's the reason Gladiators has been bumped from its usual slot tonight -- the FA Cup takes priority, and rightly so. Two clubs with genuine ambitions in this competition should produce an entertaining encounter under the lights at Villa Park.
Winter Olympics 2026 -- BBC One/BBC Two, from 1pm
Day 8 of the Milano Cortina Games. BBC One picks up live coverage from 1pm, and BBC Two takes over in the early evening from 6pm with Clare Balding presenting. The big draw for British fans today is the women's skeleton, where Tabby Stoecker, Amelia Coltman and Freya Tarbit are all in contention at the Cortina Sliding Centre. Great Britain has a proud tradition in this event, and the women are looking to add to the six Olympic medals British skeleton sliders have claimed since Salt Lake City 2002. Elsewhere, there's the men's 500m speed skating final, women's freestyle skiing dual moguls, the men's giant slalom in alpine skiing, and the women's biathlon 7.5km sprint. Plenty to keep Olympics devotees occupied throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
TV Tonight: Prime Time (7pm onwards)
The Masked Singer Final -- ITV1, 7pm *
This is the one ITV have been building towards all series. The grand final of series seven sees the last three masked performers -- Moth, Conkers and Toastie -- go head to head for the title. Joel Dommett hosts, with panellists Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross doing their best to work out who's been hiding behind those elaborate costumes all along. The final runs for around 90 minutes, so it'll wrap up at roughly 8:30pm, and if you've been following the clue packages and forming your own theories, tonight is the payoff. Expect big performances, plenty of guessing-game chaos from the panel, and those all-important reveals that have become one of Saturday night telly's most reliably dramatic moments. The show has been a genuine ratings performer for ITV since it launched, and finals tend to deliver the biggest surprises of the run.
Gladiators -- BBC One, 8pm
A heads-up if you're a creature of habit: Gladiators is not in its usual 5:45pm slot tonight. The FA Cup has commandeered that part of the schedule, so Bradley and Barney Walsh's action-packed contest moves to the later time of 8pm. This is Series 3, Episode 5, and it's the final heat of the season -- meaning these are the last new contenders we'll be meeting before the quarter-finals begin next week.
Taking on the Gladiators tonight are 35-year-old foreman Mo Robertson from Swansea, 28-year-old personal trainer Sid Islam from Sheffield, 32-year-old cake maker Helena Moss from the West Midlands, and 24-year-old architecture assistant Nikki Hufano from the New Forest. The games on offer include Unleash, Gauntlet, Duel and the return of the Atlaspheres -- a particular favourite with fans of the original 1990s series -- before the Eliminator decides who goes through. If you can't stay up for the later start, the episode will be on iPlayer straight after broadcast.
The 1% Club Valentine's Special -- ITV1, 8:30pm
Lee Mack hosts a Valentine's Day spin on the quiz format that has quietly become one of ITV's most reliable performers. The twist tonight is that the usual 100 contestants are split between 25 couples and 50 singles who are hoping to find love as well as prize money. The questions still follow the same principle -- starting with ones that most of the population could answer and building to the fiendish brain-teaser that only one per cent of the country can crack -- but the romantic element adds an extra dimension. With up to 100,000 pounds on the line and Cupid's arrow flying, it's a fun Valentine's night concept that should sit nicely between the end of The Masked Singer and the weightier offerings later in the evening.
TV Guide UK: Late Night
The Weakest Link -- BBC One, 9pm
Romesh Ranganathan presides over another celebrity edition, and there's a properly eclectic mix of famous faces in the hot seat tonight. Strictly Come Dancing finalist and Love Island star Tasha Ghouri lines up alongside actress Patsy Kensit, opera singer Ignacio Lopez, TV property expert Craig Rowe, Derry Girls' Philippa Dunne, Coronation Street's Colson Smith, social media personality Fats Timbo and rugby union international Adam Jones. They're all competing for their chosen charities, which tends to add an extra edge to proceedings -- nobody wants to be the celebrity who gets voted off first when there's a good cause on the line. The 9pm start is later than usual, again because of the FA Cup disrupting the schedule.
The Jonathan Ross Show -- ITV1, 9:35pm
Jonathan Ross welcomes a properly loaded guest list for Valentine's night. Fresh from winning Celebrity Traitors, Alan Carr is the headline booking and arrives in characteristically ebullient form -- reportedly discussing his new ambition to buy a castle, which he's described as being in his "turret era." Neve Campbell makes an appearance to discuss Scream 7, and apparently revealed during filming that Prince Harry once told her he had a poster of her on his wall, which is the sort of anecdote this show exists for. Comedian Rob Beckett and his author wife Lou are on the sofa together, actor Archie Madekwe stops by, and Mumford & Sons provide the musical performance. That's a strong Saturday night lineup by any measure, and Alan Carr after a major TV win tends to be excellent value.
Casualty -- BBC One, 9:45pm
Learning Curve continues with its sixth instalment, and there's a lot happening at Holby ED this week. The big storyline sees Jacob Masters left reeling after his son Blake is arrested on suspicion of mugging by Ashley Sullivan -- who also happens to be the new girlfriend of Jacob's colleague Teddy. That creates an impossibly awkward dynamic at work, especially when Jan and Teddy side with Ashley over Jacob. Elsewhere, Dylan is struggling to keep his distance from Matty after letting slip that he cares about him, but Matty is growing suspicious -- and the pressure is building towards a revelation that Dylan is actually Matty's biological father. Siobhan is dealing with the aftermath of her assault after learning that police couldn't recover sufficient DNA to identify her attacker, Faith is left uncertain about her future with Iain after he confesses to sleeping with someone else, and junior doctor Kim is battling an eating disorder that her mentor Stevie hasn't spotted. That's a heavy slate of storylines, and Casualty handles them with the kind of emotional weight that has kept this show relevant for four decades.
Love Songs at the BBC -- BBC Two, late night
BBC Two rounds off Valentine's Day with a compilation of love songs drawn from the BBC's extensive archive. It's the sort of programming that BBC Two does particularly well on special occasions -- dipping into decades of televised performances to assemble a playlist featuring some of the most iconic romantic songs ever recorded, from artists including Celine Dion, Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes, Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue, 10cc, Lionel Richie and Hot Chocolate. Perfect wind-down viewing if you're still awake after the drama of Casualty.
Sport
Six Nations Rugby: Ireland v Italy, kick-off 2:15pm on ITV1. Scotland v England (Calcutta Cup), kick-off 4:40pm on ITV1. Both matches available on ITVX.
FA Cup Fourth Round: Aston Villa v Newcastle United, kick-off 5:45pm on BBC One (coverage from 5:30pm).
Winter Olympics 2026: Day 8 of the Milano Cortina Games across BBC One (from 1pm) and BBC Two (from 6pm). Highlights include women's skeleton, men's 500m speed skating, women's freestyle skiing dual moguls, men's giant slalom and women's biathlon 7.5km sprint.
ITV Racing: Coverage from Ascot, Haydock and Wincanton throughout the day on ITV1, including the Grade One Ascot Chase at 3:35pm, the Kingwell Hurdle at 1:35pm and the Grand National Trial at 3:15pm. Matt Chapman hosts The Opening Show from 9:30am.
Tonight's TV Listings: Full Schedule
| Time | Channel | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am | ITV1 | ITV Racing: The Opening Show |
| 1:00pm | BBC One | Winter Olympics 2026 Day 8 |
| 2:15pm | ITV1 | Six Nations: Ireland v Italy |
| 4:10pm | ITV1 | Six Nations: Scotland v England |
| 5:30pm | BBC One | FA Cup: Aston Villa v Newcastle United |
| 6:00pm | BBC Two | Winter Olympics 2026 (evening session) |
| 7:00pm | ITV1 | The Masked Singer Final |
| 8:00pm | BBC One | Gladiators |
| 8:30pm | ITV1 | The 1% Club Valentine's Special |
| 9:00pm | BBC One | The Weakest Link (celebrity edition) |
| 9:35pm | ITV1 | The Jonathan Ross Show |
| 9:45pm | BBC One | Casualty |
Freeview TV Guide: What's On Streaming
BBC iPlayer: Gladiators, The Weakest Link, Casualty, FA Cup highlights, Winter Olympics (full coverage) ITVX: The Masked Singer final, The 1% Club Valentine's Special, The Jonathan Ross Show, Six Nations highlights Channel 4 streaming: Gogglebox (Friday's episode available to catch up) Discovery+: Winter Olympics (comprehensive coverage of every event)
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is The Masked Singer final on tonight?
The Masked Singer series seven grand final is on ITV1 at 7pm tonight (Saturday 14th February 2026). The three finalists -- Moth, Conkers and Toastie -- compete to be crowned champion. Joel Dommett hosts with panellists Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross. The show runs for approximately 90 minutes.
What time is Gladiators on tonight?
Gladiators is on BBC One at 8pm tonight, not its usual 5:45pm slot. The schedule change is due to FA Cup coverage earlier in the evening. This is Series 3, Episode 5 -- the last heat before the quarter-finals.
Who is on The Jonathan Ross Show tonight?
The Jonathan Ross Show airs on ITV1 at 9:35pm tonight with guests Alan Carr, Neve Campbell, Rob Beckett, Lou Beckett and Archie Madekwe, plus music from Mumford & Sons.
Is EastEnders on TV tonight?
No, EastEnders is not on tonight. The soap airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and is not scheduled on Saturdays. Catch up on recent episodes via BBC iPlayer.
What sport is on TV tonight?
Six Nations rugby on ITV with Ireland v Italy at 2:15pm and Scotland v England at 4:40pm. FA Cup fourth round with Aston Villa v Newcastle United at 5:45pm on BBC One. Winter Olympics Day 8 across BBC One and BBC Two from 1pm featuring women's skeleton, speed skating and more.
What's the best thing to watch on TV tonight?
The Masked Singer grand final at 7pm on ITV is the unmissable event of the evening. Gladiators at 8pm on BBC One is great family entertainment, and The Jonathan Ross Show at 9:35pm offers a stellar guest list. Casualty at 9:45pm has one of its most dramatically charged episodes in weeks. Sports fans are spoiled with Six Nations rugby and FA Cup football.
TV Guide UK: Final Verdict
The Masked Singer final dominates the early evening and is the single biggest draw on the box tonight. Seven weeks of speculation, clue packages and unhinged panel guesses all come down to this, and whether you've been following religiously or just tuning in for the reveals, the grand final is always an event. ITV will be hoping for big numbers.
Once that's done, the channels split nicely. BBC One gives you Gladiators at 8pm -- later than usual, but still the same adrenaline-fuelled arena spectacle that has turned this revival into one of the Beeb's biggest Saturday night successes. The return of Atlaspheres alone is worth tuning in for. Over on ITV, The 1% Club Valentine's Special at 8:30pm offers a clever seasonal twist on a format that continues to surprise with its staying power.
The late evening belongs to Casualty at 9:45pm on BBC One, which packs an extraordinary amount of emotional drama into its running time -- Jacob's storyline alone would carry an episode, but the Dylan-Matty revelation and Siobhan's assault aftermath give it even more weight. On ITV, The Jonathan Ross Show at 9:35pm is well worth staying up for: Alan Carr fresh from his Celebrity Traitors triumph, telling stories about wanting to buy a castle, is exactly the kind of Saturday night telly that makes you glad you didn't go out.
And on a day when the Six Nations delivers the Calcutta Cup and the Winter Olympics continues to deliver drama from Milan Cortina, the sports fans aren't short of options either. Happy Valentine's Day -- the telly loves you back.