Wondering what's on TV tonight? Saturday's TV guide is a genuine feast this week. The Six Nations provides a blockbuster double-header, the Winter Olympics are nearing their crescendo, and primetime has enough heavyweight programming to cause a scheduling headache for anyone with only one telly. Our Freeview TV guide picks through the TV listings below -- from Spielberg's finest personal work to a brand new Irish family drama, a BGT relaunch and a late-night movie music marathon on BBC Two.
What's On TV Tonight: Quick Picks
- The Fabelmans -- Channel 4, 9.15pm -- Spielberg's five-star autobiographical drama
- The Walsh Sisters -- BBC One, 9.15pm -- Brand new Marian Keyes adaptation set in Dublin
- Britain's Got Talent -- ITV1, 7pm -- Series 19 launches with KSI on the panel
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show -- BBC One, 8.15pm -- Peter Crouch, B*Witched and Katherine Jenkins
- Six Nations: England v Ireland -- ITV1, 1pm (KO 2.10pm) -- Twickenham showdown
- Six Nations: Wales v Scotland -- BBC One, 4pm (KO 4.40pm) -- Principality Stadium
TV Guide: Early Evening (6pm -- 8pm)
Wheel of Fortune -- ITV1, 6pm
Graham Norton takes the reins of the revived game show, and his natural warmth suits the format well. Contestants spin, guess letters, solve puzzles -- it's pleasantly old-fashioned Saturday evening comfort viewing.
Britain's Got Talent -- ITV1, 7pm
The 19th series. Nineteen. Let that sink in for a moment. The big news is KSI replacing Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel alongside the usual trio of Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell. Whether a YouTuber-turned-boxer-turned-musician brings something genuinely fresh or is simply there for the younger demographics remains to be seen, but BGT has always thrived on spectacle, and the opening episode promises to be "bigger, bolder, weirder" than before. Ant and Dec host, as they have since 2007, and at this point they could probably run the show in their sleep. They don't, though. That's why they're still good at it.
Gladiators -- BBC One, 7.15pm
Quarter-final time, and the Suspension Bridge challenge alone is worth tuning in for -- it's one of the more brutal physical tests the show has come up with. Barney Walsh is enjoyable as co-host alongside his dad Bradley. Tonight's women's matchup features an Edinburgh vet surgeon against a Birmingham business consultant, which sounds like the setup to quite a good sitcom.
The Great Icelandic Swim with Ross Edgley -- Channel 4, 7.15pm
The final episode. One thousand miles of swimming around Iceland, and tonight we find out whether Edgley actually completes it. The man is clearly operating on a different level of physical and mental endurance to the rest of us. Worth watching just to feel inadequate about your own fitness.
TV Tonight: Prime Time (8pm onwards)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show -- BBC One, 8.15pm
Live from the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and the guest list is properly eclectic. Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy are on for the celebrity segment, 90s girl group B*Witched are performing (C'est La Vie will get stuck in your head for a week, you have been warned), and Katherine Jenkins provides the classier end of the musical spectrum. EastEnders stars Shane Richie and Gillian Taylforth also pop up, which should delight the Walford faithful on a night when the soap itself isn't on.
Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts -- Channel 4, 8.15pm
Alice Roberts is in Rome, tracing the ancient Appian Way and digging into how Etruscan and Greek traditions shaped what became the most powerful city in the ancient world. Roberts has a genuine talent for making archaeology feel immediate and alive rather than dusty and academic. If you've enjoyed any of her previous travel-history programmes, this delivers more of the same quality.
The Fabelmans -- Channel 4, 9.15pm ⭐
This is the one. Spielberg spent decades putting off this story -- he first conceived the idea in 1999 but shelved it, worried about how it might affect his parents while they were still alive. They eventually talked him into making it, and the result is arguably the most personal and emotionally honest film of his entire career.
Gabriel LaBelle plays young Sammy Fabelman, a kid growing up in post-war America who becomes obsessed with movies after his parents take him to see a train wreck on the big screen. The filmmaking sequences are joyful -- you can feel Spielberg remembering what it was like to pick up a camera for the first time. But this isn't just a love letter to cinema. The family drama at its core, anchored by Michelle Williams as the artistic, increasingly troubled mother and Paul Dano as the kind but emotionally limited father, gives the film a raw, aching quality that Spielberg rarely allows himself.
It won't make you cry in the way E.T. does. It'll make you cry in the way that recognising your own family in someone else's story does. Five stars, and a film I'd urge anyone who cares about storytelling to see.
The Walsh Sisters -- BBC One, 9.15pm
New series, and the full run is already sitting on iPlayer if you get hooked. Based on Marian Keyes' beloved novels about the Walsh family of Dublin -- a household where dysfunction is practically a bonding activity. Caroline Menton plays Rachel, who we first meet in a state of enthusiastic inebriation. Danielle Galligan is Claire, navigating a divorce. Louisa Harland is Anna, unable to announce her engagement for reasons that become clear. Stefanie Preissner's Maggie is desperate for a baby. And Máiréad Tyers' Helen, the youngest, watches the entire circus from the sidelines with a mixture of horror and amusement. It's warm, chaotic, and unapologetically Irish.
The Jonathan Ross Show -- ITV1, 9.25pm
Patrick Dempsey, Jack Whitehall and Rebecca Lucy Taylor (better known as Self Esteem) make for a decent Saturday night sofa lineup. Dempsey's always a charming guest, Whitehall will inevitably have a story about his dad, and Self Esteem should bring some musical energy.
The Turkish Detective -- BBC Four, 9.05pm
Double bill tonight. Haluk Bilginer plays Inspector Cetin Ikmen, an Istanbul detective with a pleasantly rumpled, Columbo-ish quality -- the sort who looks like he's half asleep right up until the moment he corners you with an observation you didn't see coming. Ethan Kai is his more polished sidekick. Based on Barbara Nadel's crime novels, and the Istanbul setting gives it a texture and atmosphere that sets it apart from the usual detective fare.
TV Guide UK: Late Night
Match of the Day -- BBC One, 10.25pm
The Premier League highlight of the day is Manchester City hosting Newcastle at 8pm (live on TNT Sports), but the rest of the Saturday afternoon results will be covered too. Essential viewing for anyone who's been watching rugby all afternoon and needs to catch up on the football.
Songs Inspired by the Movies at the BBC -- BBC Two, 10pm
A gorgeous archive trawl through movie-inspired musical performances. Bruce Springsteen performing Streets of Philadelphia, Kate Bush singing This Woman's Work, Isaac Hayes with the Theme from Shaft, and the Bee Gees providing the Saturday Night Fever. Followed at 11.50pm by Movie Themes at the BBC for more of the same. Perfect late-night viewing.
Django Unchained -- Film4, 9pm
Tarantino's 2012 revenge Western with Jamie Foxx as a freed slave teaming up with Christoph Waltz's charismatic bounty hunter to rescue his wife from Leonardo DiCaprio's plantation owner. It runs long and it's fantastically violent, but it's also one of the most purely entertaining films of the last fifteen years.
Catch Me a Killer -- U&Drama, 10pm
Double bill. A grim but gripping drama set amid the serial homicides of 1990s South Africa, where apartheid-era policing meant investigations were desperately under-resourced. Not a cheerful watch, but a compelling one.
Sport
Six Nations -- England v Ireland: The big one. ITV1 from 1pm, kick-off 2.10pm at Twickenham. England and Ireland are the two heavyweights of this tournament, and the atmosphere at HQ will be electric. Both teams have realistic title ambitions, so the stakes could hardly be higher. This is must-watch sport.
Six Nations -- Wales v Scotland: BBC One from 4pm, kick-off 4.40pm at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Also on S4C with Welsh-language commentary. Wales at home under that closed roof is always a special occasion, and Scotland will fancy their chances of spoiling the party.
Winter Olympics 2026: Day 15 -- the penultimate day of competition. BBC Two from 9am, BBC One from 1pm, then BBC Two again from 3.40pm through to 10pm. Medal finals galore as the Games wind down.
Live Snooker: Players Championship: Semi-final day on Channel 5, with sessions from 12.30pm and 6.30pm. The business end of the tournament.
Premier League: Manchester City v Newcastle at 8pm, live on TNT Sports 1. Highlights on Match of the Day at 10.25pm on BBC One.
Tonight's TV Listings: Full Schedule
| Time | Channel | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am | BBC Two | Winter Olympics 2026 Day 15 |
| 12:30pm | Channel 5 | Live Snooker: Players Championship Semi-Final |
| 1:00pm | BBC One | Winter Olympics 2026 |
| 1:00pm | ITV1 | Live Six Nations: England v Ireland (KO 2.10pm) |
| 3:40pm | BBC Two | Winter Olympics 2026 |
| 4:00pm | BBC One | Live Six Nations: Wales v Scotland (KO 4.40pm) |
| 5:00pm | ITV1 | The Chase Celebrity Special |
| 6:00pm | ITV1 | Wheel of Fortune (new, Graham Norton) |
| 6:15pm | Channel 4 | Sailing the Shipping Forecast with Rev Richard Coles |
| 6:30pm | Channel 5 | Live Snooker: Players Championship Semi-Final |
| 6:40pm | Sky Arts | David Bowie: A Reality Tour (Dublin 2003) |
| 7:00pm | ITV1 | Britain's Got Talent (new series, S19 E1, KSI joins) |
| 7:15pm | BBC One | Gladiators (quarter-finals) |
| 7:15pm | Channel 4 | The Great Icelandic Swim with Ross Edgley (last in series) |
| 8:00pm | Sky Arts | Elvis: Summer of '56 |
| 8:15pm | BBC One | Michael McIntyre's Big Show |
| 8:15pm | Channel 4 | Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts |
| 8:25pm | ITV1 | The 1% Club (new, Lee Mack) |
| 9:00pm | Film4 | Django Unchained (2012) |
| 9:05pm | BBC Four | The Turkish Detective (double bill) |
| 9:15pm | Channel 4 | The Fabelmans (2022, Spielberg) |
| 9:15pm | BBC One | The Walsh Sisters (new series, Ep 1/6) |
| 9:25pm | ITV1 | The Jonathan Ross Show |
| 10:00pm | BBC Two | Songs Inspired by the Movies at the BBC |
| 10:00pm | U&Drama | Catch Me a Killer (double bill) |
| 10:00pm | BBC Three | Dinosaur (Ep 5, followed by Ep 6 finale at 10.25pm) |
| 10:25pm | BBC One | Match of the Day |
| 11:50pm | BBC Two | Movie Themes at the BBC |
Freeview TV Guide: What's On Streaming
Can't watch live? Use our now and next guide to see what's showing right now, or browse the full channels list for every available station.
BBC iPlayer: The Walsh Sisters (full series), Gladiators, Michael McIntyre's Big Show, Match of the Day, The Turkish Detective, Dinosaur, Winter Olympics (full coverage), Songs Inspired by the Movies at the BBC ITVX: Britain's Got Talent, The 1% Club, The Jonathan Ross Show, Wheel of Fortune, Six Nations highlights Channel 4 streaming: The Fabelmans, Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts, The Great Icelandic Swim with Ross Edgley, Sailing the Shipping Forecast Channel 5 streaming: Snooker Players Championship semi-final highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is The Fabelmans on TV tonight?
The Fabelmans is on Channel 4 at 9.15pm tonight (Saturday 21st February 2026). Steven Spielberg's autobiographical drama stars Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams and Paul Dano.
What's the best thing to watch on TV tonight?
Our top pick is The Fabelmans on Channel 4 at 9.15pm -- Spielberg's gorgeous autobiographical film about a young filmmaker growing up in post-war America. The Walsh Sisters on BBC One at 9.15pm is also well worth a look if you fancy something new and Irish.
What time is Britain's Got Talent on tonight?
Britain's Got Talent is on ITV1 at 7pm tonight (Saturday 21st February 2026). This is the first episode of series 19, with KSI joining the judging panel alongside Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell.
Is EastEnders on tonight?
No, EastEnders does not air on Saturdays. The next episode is on Monday. However, EastEnders legends Shane Richie and Gillian Taylforth appear on Michael McIntyre's Big Show on BBC One at 8.15pm tonight.
What's on BBC One tonight?
BBC One's Saturday highlights include Winter Olympics from 1pm, Live Six Nations Wales v Scotland at 4pm, Gladiators at 7.15pm, Michael McIntyre's Big Show at 8.15pm, The Walsh Sisters new series at 9.15pm, and Match of the Day at 10.25pm.
What time is the Six Nations on TV today?
There's a Six Nations double-header today. England v Ireland is on ITV1 from 1pm (kick-off 2.10pm) at Twickenham. Wales v Scotland is on BBC One from 4pm (kick-off 4.40pm) at the Principality Stadium.
TV Guide UK: Final Verdict
The Fabelmans on Channel 4 at 9.15pm is our pick of the night -- Spielberg at his most vulnerable and truthful, turning his own childhood into a film that anyone who's ever loved stories will connect with. It's a five-star film and the best thing on any channel tonight.
The rest of Saturday's TV guide is stacked. The Walsh Sisters on BBC One at 9.15pm gives us a vibrant new drama worth investing in, Britain's Got Talent relaunches with fresh energy at 7pm, and Michael McIntyre's Big Show at 8.15pm delivers a crowd-pleasing mix of comedy, music and Albert Square alumni. Sport dominates the afternoon with a Six Nations double-header that could shape the entire tournament, plus the Winter Olympics approaching the finish line. Late-night viewing is sorted too -- Match of the Day for the football, the Movie Themes double bill on BBC Two for the music lovers, and Django Unchained on Film4 for anyone who doesn't mind staying up past midnight. A Saturday worth staying in for. Check our tonight's highlights page for a quick look at what else is on TV tonight across every channel.