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Entertainment
Ammar Kalia, Graeme Virtue, Phil Harrison and Paul Howlett

TV tonight: a decade of the Duchess of Cambridge

Kate: Our Queen in Waiting.
Kate: Our Queen in Waiting. Photograph: David Jones/PA

Kate: Our Queen in Waiting

9pm, Channel 5

The latest instalment of Channel 5’s royal documentaries focuses on the Duchess of Cambridge. We trace her 10-year journey from marrying Prince William in 2011 to her assimilation into the royal household and her role as a mother to their three children George, Charlotte and Louis. The royal commentators forensically analyse the pervading themes of Kate’s decade in the royal family, from her canny recycling of outfits, to her understanding of publicity, and her support of key workers during the pandemic. Ammar Kalia

Saturday Kitchen Live

10am, BBC One

Louche troubadour Jack Savoretti has proven himself to be a bit of a musical magpie but does he pick at his food? Matt Tebbutt will find out with the help of in-studio chefs Sabrina Ghayour and Shivi Ramoutar, while booze expert Olly Smith patches in remotely to recommend the all-important wines. Graeme Virtue

Tour de France

10.45am, ITV4

With 184 riders set to take to the start line in Brest for this most prestigious of road cycling races, last year’s champion Tadej Pogačar will be hoping to hold onto his title throughout the 21 stages between Brittany and Paris. Stiff competition comes from the likes of 2018 champion Geraint Thomas. AK

Rugby Union: Lions v Japan

2.15pm, Channel 4

Lee McKenzie presents coverage of this first Lions match on British soil since 2005, a warm up contest before they tour South Africa where they will face the world champions three times. Analysis comes from Sir Ian McGeechan, two-tour Lions captain Sam Warburton, and Bryan Habana. AK

Glastonbury in the 21st Century

9pm, BBC Two

Jay-Z’s 2008 Glastonbury performance.
Jay-Z’s 2008 Glastonbury performance. Photograph: John Rahim/Rex Features

Continuing the BBC’s Glastonbury Experience coverage this year, this compilation special traces the key performances from Worthy Farm since the year 2000. There are historical Pyramid stage firsts from Jay-Z and Beyoncé, as well as Kylie Minogue’s 2019 return. AK

Best of Top Gear

11pm, BBC One

This look back at highlights of the motoring banter-fest continues. This time, it’s series 29 and 30, which were filmed in 2020. The presenters are challenged to spend 24 hours in various company cars in Bolton and, slightly more excitingly, Andrew Flintoff races an electric car against a man in a jet pack. Phil Harrison

Film choice

Wickedly sexy ... The Outlaw.
Wickedly sexy ... The Outlaw. Photograph: Allstar/Cinetext

The Outlaw, 10.10am, BBC Two

This wickedly sexy western was made by the besotted Howard Hughes as a vehicle for Jane Russell. It supposes a jealous rivalry between Pat Garrett, Billy the Kid and Doc Holliday for her beautiful Rio, whose heroic cleavage (reinforced by a Hughes-designed bra) throws the lads into disarray. Paul Howlett

Live sport

Tennis: Eastbourne 12.15pm, BBC One. Women’s singles final coverage from Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club.

Cricket: England v Sri Lanka 2pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Third and final match in the T20 series.

Football: Uefa Euro 2020 4.30pm, BBC One. First last-16 match, with another at 7.30pm.

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