Animal Rescue School (Channel 4, 4.20pm)
DURING their first weeks out alone, the RSPCA inspector students face a huge variety of challenging and, in some cases, terrifying rescues. Debs kicks off her probationary period by saving a homeowner from a potentially deadly snake on the loose, but can she catch it and return it home safe and sound? Debs also discovers a Staffie-cross called Chico being kept in a storage unit, and Rowena puts her animal handling skills to the test as she rushes to rescue an escaped pet rabbit. Finally, Jess helps a family who are struggling to care for Sasha, a boxer with an angry-looking lump hanging from her stomach.
Britain’s Got Talent (STV, 8pm)
ANT and Dec host the 14th series of the nationwide talent search, which sees a wide variety of acts, from comedians to contortionists, singers to spoon players, compete for the chance to win £250,000 and a coveted slot at the Royal Variety Performance. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams are again on hand to judge this week’s applicants, and each has the chance to put their favourite contestant straight through to the live semi-finals by awarding them the Golden Buzzer. If you didn’t like the first 13 series, this won’t change your mind.
Twin (BBC Four, 9pm & 9.45pm)
AS the Norwegian thriller continues, Ingrid picks up Karin from the police officer’s house and finds her revelations could have major consequences. Meanwhile, Erik discovers Adam’s dark secrets, and Frank begins to investigate the circumstances that led to the accident. Then, in the second half of tonight’s double-bill, Erik confronts Ingrid over Adam’s dark side and is surprised to discover that his brother’s life was far from perfect. Karin struggles at school, but when Erik tries to play the role of a dedicated father, he only reinforces her suspicion that something is not right.
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 fifth episode of the series, Agnes and his family are joined on the show by the comedian and The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett, and morning television presenters Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes. Plus, country duo The Shires perform live on the show.
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