The Late Late Eurosong Special takes centrestage, Robert De Niro and Elton John are among Graham Norton's guests, Denise Van Outen lifts the lid on alcohol-free drinks, while Jodie Comer stars in The Bikeriders . . .
The search to find the act who will represent Ireland in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in 2025 comes to an end on tonight’s Late Late Show Eurosong Special.
In a night of music, tension, drama and surprises the country will come together with host Patrick Kielty to pick who will represent Ireland on the world’s biggest musical stage.
Eurovision royalty Linda Martin (above), Niamh Kavanagh and Eimear Quinn will come together for the first time to perform Loreen's Tattoo, hoping their rendition of Sweden’s winning song in 2023 will channel winner’s energy.
Last year's Irish contestant Bambie Thug will give feedback on the six acts hoping to take Ireland to the Eurovision Song Contest Final in Basel, Switzerland this May.
Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian takes up the fourth spot on the feedback panel.
The winner will be chosen by a combination of National Jury, International Jury and public vote on the night.
Alcohol-Free Booze: Is It Worth It? 8.00pm, Channel 4
Denise Van Outen (above) lifts the lid on alcohol-free drinks to see if these popular new drinks are everything that consumers hope them to be.
Featuring consumer taste tests and scientific research, the hidden secrets of the growing alcohol-free industry are unlocked.
Extraordinary Portraits, 7.30pm, BBC One
Comedian and art lover Bill Bailey (below) matches talented artists with inspiring subjects, to create breathtaking works of art that reflect modern Britain.
The first episode of season four features realist painter and charcoal artist Oriane Pierrepoint, who is introduced to Clare, the founder of a charity offering support and community to young cancer patients.
Having first been diagnosed with cancer at 25, Clare has been told her condition is incurable, so she has decided to devote her remaining time to helping others in her situation.
Oriane knows this portrait will serve as a legacy to Clare's determination and achievements.
The Bikeriders, Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW
This 2023 movie captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing.
After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy (Jodie Comer) is inextricably drawn to Benny (Austin Butler), the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals led by the enigmatic Johnny (Tom Hardy).
Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
The Graham Norton Show, 10.40pm, BBC One
Graham is joined tonight by Hollywood legend Robert De Niro (below), currently appearing in political thriller series Zero Day, and upcoming star-on-the-block Mikey Madison, star of comedy-drama Anora.
Also on the sofa is comedy star Alan Carr, currently appearing with Amanda Holden in Amanda & Alan's Spanish Job and Holly Willoughby, who is set to hit the Costa Rican jungle for reality show Bear Hunt.
Plus, no less than pop royalty Elton John is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile for a special performance.
Amanda & Alan's Spanish Job, 8.30pm, BBC One
Speaking of Alan Carr and Amanda Holden, this week sees the makeover mavericks consider the kitchen in their rebuild.
With a love for eating and entertaining, it's crucial to the project that they get this social space perfect.
They plan a Spanish-tiled extravaganza but are initially unable to agree on a colour scheme.
Alan's sloppy bricklaying skills are put to the test when Scott ropes him in to try to build a traditional cooker hood, but Amanda is unimpressed with the result.
The best friends then head to Seville for a tapas tour at the city's gastronomic hub. Though not a fan of heights, Alan prepares to face his fears when invited on a rock-climbing course.
Uncanny, 9.00pm, BBC Two
The second season continues with an episode called The Charity Shop Poltergeist.
Host Danny Robins (above) meets Sybil, the manager of a shop where multiple staff witnessed the terrifying presence of a man who appeared to be watching their every move.
That's followed at 10pm by Uncanny: Post Mortem, where Danny Robins takes a deeper dive into the case of The Charity Shop Poltergeist with new evidence, leads and insights, and celebrity expert Meera Syal gives her take on the case.
Free Solo, 11.05pm, BBC Two
2018 documentary following free climber Alex Honnold on his quest to make it up Yosemite's El Capitan without ropes or safety gear.
At 3,200ft, El Capitan will be the largest mountain face ever scaled without equipment, and extensive mental and physical preparation is required.
However, Alex's family and friends remain unsure if the rewards are worth the risk.
Presumably he made it. Otherwise, this could end on a rather grim note.
Rio Grande, 9.40pm, TG4
Another Western gem in the Friday night TG4 slot.
One of John Ford's many great movies, this time with John Wayne, Shamrock Rovers fan Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson and J Carrol Naish.
A cavalry officer has to avoid showing preferential treatment when the son he has not seen for 15 years is posted to his fort as a cadet.
His estranged wife also turns up wanting to take the boy away, but he is forced to put duty before his family when called on to rescue children kidnapped by Apaches on the Mexican border.
Live FA Cup Football, 7.30pm, UTV
In the pre-Premiership days when Manchester United weren’t mapped for the title for almost three decades, the FA Cup often redeemed a poor season.
Current Reds’ coach Ruben Amorim (above) would surely love to lead the club to a consecutive Wembley win.
The FA Cup holders host Leicester City (KO 8pm) in the opening tie of the fourth round, at Old Trafford as Mark Pougatch presents coverage.
Leicester are also enduring a difficult campaign and are now managed by former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who recently – and briefly - served at Old Trafford as caretaker manager.
Tonight’s coverage comes with analysis from the dynamic duo of Roy Keane and Ian Wright, commentary by Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon, and reports from Gabriel Clarke.
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