Twin (BBC Four, 9pm & 9.45pm)
CREATED by Kristoffer Metcalfe and Game of Thrones and Beck actor Kristofer Hivju (who also stars), this Norwegian thriller tells the story of a twin who switches lives with his brother after his sibling is killed. Erik and Adam look identical, but are living completely different lives. Erik is a ne’er-do-well surfer bum, Adam a successful family and businessman. When Erik seeks out his brother for the first time in 15 years, a quarrel ends with Erik and Adam’s wife, Ingrid, accidentally killing Adam.
The Virtual Grand National 2020 (STV, 5pm)
ONE of the knock-on effects of the global coronavirus pandemic has been the postponement of many major sporting events. Although the Cheltenham Festival went ahead at the beginning of March, it had become clear that subsequent horse-racing fixtures would have to be cancelled. One of the meetings put on ice was that of the Grand National. The loss of this year’s race was especially damaging to the sport, as Tiger Roll had been due to attempt the unprecedented feat of a third consecutive success after wins in 2018 and 2019. However, with the race postponed, this year’s virtual running, hosted by Nick Luck, could be the definitive opinion of what would have happened if the 173rd staging of the event had gone ahead. In addition, there is also a chance to see what happened when sophisticated algorithms pitted the legendary three-time winner Red Rum against modern-day great Tiger Roll.
Kemper on Kemper: Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer (Pick, 9pm)
ED Kemper, also known as the Co-Ed Killer, murdered and dismembered 10 people including his own mother. In this fascinating true crime documentary, previously shown on Sky Crime, former FBI agent John Douglas takes viewers through his extensive interviews with the highly intelligent Californian, which formed the backbone of modern criminal psychology. Kemper reveals how he obsessed over death from a young age, initially killing his family pet and soon leading to the murder of his own grandparents by the age of 15. But was he a product of a troubled upbringing, or was he born to kill?
All Round to Mrs Brown’s (BBC1, 9.15pm)
MRS Brown’s Boys creator, writer and star Brendan O’Carroll dons Agnes’s famous cardigan and curly wig once again as he throws open the doors of the larger-than-life Irish matriarch’s home to host the Saturday night chat show. In the third episode of the series, Agnes and the family are joined on the show by Spice Girl and girl power icon Mel B, comedy actor and Little Britain star Matt Lucas, with his mother Diana Lobatto. Plus, a special musical performance from Jax Jones and Raye.
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