Key artwork for The War Between The Land And The Sea / BBC
The War Between The Land and the Sea
BBC One, 8.05pm
Having got intimate with a fish, can Russell Tovey’s Barclay now save humankind?
Saturday Night Live
Sky Comedy, 9pm
Ariana Grande hosts for Bowen Yang’s final show – alongside musical guest Cher!
The Royal Variety Performance 2025
ITV1, 7.05pm
Jason Manford hosts the annual show, this year featuring Sir Stephen Fry, Jessie J and Westlife.
Classic Christmas TV
BBC Four, from 8pm
Including Larry Grayson’s Generation Game, Bruce and Ronnie Christmas Special and The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show.
Amadeus
Sky Atlantic, 2am and 9pm
Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany star in a drama about a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
The Chase – The Bloopers
ITV1, 6.05pm
In which Bradley Walsh laughs at rude-sounding words.
The Family Next Door
ITVX, from 7am
Aussie drama following a woman’s attempts to solve a mystery which shines a spotlight on four local families.
Hallow Road
Sky Cinema Premiere, from midnight
Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys star as a couple who help cover up a car accident caused by their daughter.
Oppenheimer
BBC Two, 9pm
Oscar-winning powerhouse telling the story of the American scientist who helped develop nuclear weapons during World War II.