Strictly Come Dancing (BBC1, 7.15pm)
BILL Bailey has emerged as one of the surprise favourites to win this year’s show. The comedian, who is partnered with last year’s winning professional Oti Mabuse, has already wowed the viewers and the judges with a Western-style paso doble and an amazing couples’ choice, and you can bet he will be throwing everything into tonight’s performance as he continues his quest to win the Glitterball trophy. Once again, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite the remaining couples to take to the floor and impress judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood as well as the viewing public.
Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (BBC1, 8.30pm)
PROMISING to bring a “brand-new spin to Saturday nights”, The Wheel sees three contestants doing battle for a life-changing sum of money. Central to the show is a giant rotating set, upon which sit seven celebrities. For every question asked, the contestants will get the help of one of the stars. However, they don’t get to choose who helps them – the Wheel does. This means they could get the perfect person they need, or someone who has absolutely no idea about the subject. Either way, they chat through the multiple-choice answer options together before the contestant ultimately decides which one to choose and lock in with host Michael.
The Jonathan Ross Show (STV, 9.35pm)
MATT Lucas joins the host to share what it was like hosting The Great British Bake Off. There is also an interview with comedy power couple Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont who star in sitcom Meet The Richardsons on Dave. Dancing on Ice and Don’t Hate The Playaz star Lady Leshurr also pops by for a chat, as does artist Grayson Perry. He is back on C4 this coming Friday with Grayson’s Art Club Exhibition, which takes viewers behind the scenes at Manchester Art Gallery for the preparation of an exhibition of work produced on Grayson’s Art Club.
Rod Stewart: Secrets of His Biggest Hits (C5, 10.55pm)
ROD Stewart’s incredible career spans five decades and encompasses a string of No1 albums and hit singles. His trademark gravely voice, instantly recognisable the world over, has helped define and propel “Rod the Mod” from truly humble beginnings to worldwide success. This documentary looks at stories behind three of the songs that cemented the 75-year-old London-born singer and songwriter as a musical superstar – 1975 international hit Sailing, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? from his 1978 album Blondes Have More Fun and Young Turks that first appeared on his 1981 LP Tonight I’m Yours.
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