What's on - TV highlights for Saturday
Final Part of Girlbands Forever
The last episode of Girlbands Forever on BBC Two at 9:00pm explores the journey of talent show winners Little Mix as they navigate social media pressures. The series also covers Sugababes’ evolving line-ups and the return of familiar members.
Wicked Musical Extravaganza and Girl Power Specials
Following Girlbands Forever, BBC Two continues the celebration of girl power with The Spice Girls at the BBC at 10:00pm. Later broadcasts include Sugababes at Glastonbury 2024, Top of the Pops: Eternal Special, and Ronnie Spector at the BBC.
New Drama Based on a True Tragedy
Written and directed by Ciaran Creagh and filmed in Boyle, County Roscommon, this drama follows a day in the life of a 15-year-old girl in a small Irish town. While fictional, it closely reflects the story of Ann Lovett, who died on January 31, 1984, hours after giving birth to her stillborn son near a church in Granard, County Longford.
Starring Zara Devlin in the title role.
T2 Trainspotting on Channel 4
At 11:30pm, Channel 4 airs T2 Trainspotting, the 2017 sequel directed by Danny Boyle, reuniting the original cast twenty years after the iconic British film. Though it received mixed reviews, it remains an engaging watch.
Author's summary: Saturday's TV highlights feature girlband stories, a poignant Irish drama, and a much-anticipated Trainspotting sequel, blending music, drama, and nostalgia.