TV Highlights for Saturday
Film: Girlbands Forever – Final Part
Written and directed by Ciaran Creagh and filmed in Boyle, County Roscommon, this drama portrays one day in the life of a 15-year-old girl in a small Irish town. The story is fictional but closely mirrors the life and tragic death of Ann Lovett, who passed away on January 31, 1984, shortly after giving birth to a stillborn son near a church in Granard, County Longford. Zara Devlin stars in the lead role.
Girlbands Forever, BBC Two, 9:00 PM
The concluding episode of this engaging series explores the journey of talent show winners Little Mix as they navigate the challenges of social media fame. It also covers the changing line-ups of Sugababes, while former members reunite. The night continues with intense girl power on BBC Two including:
- The Spice Girls at the BBC at 10:00 PM
- Sugababes at Glastonbury 2024
- Top of the Pops: Eternal Special
- Ronnie Spector at the BBC
T2 Trainspotting, Channel 4, 11:30 PM
Twenty years after the original landmark British film, director Danny Boyle reunites the cast for this entertaining but uneven 2017 sequel.
The film "is the story of one day in the life of a 15-year old girl in a small town in Ireland," closely based on Ann Lovett's life and death.
Author's summary: This Saturday's TV lineup features a poignant Irish drama, a compelling music documentary on girl bands, and a spirited sequel to a cult classic film.