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Entertainment
Phil Harrison, Hannah Verdier, Jack Seale and Paul Howlett

TV tonight: the Windsors at war

Taking cover…Harry and Meghan shelter from the storm.
Taking cover…Harry and Meghan shelter from the storm. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters

Harry and Meghan vs the Monarchy
9pm, Channel 5

Given that Prince Harry is only sixth in line to the throne and therefore really just a character actor in the great royal story, his relationship with Meghan Markle has certainly kicked up a storm. With an Oprah interview incoming, this doc runs the rule over the media’s hate/hate relationship with Markle. Increasingly, ideas of duty and myths regarding fairytale matches seem challenged by this sideshow – what are the implications for the institution of monarchy itself? Phil Harrison

Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

7pm, ITV

The larkishly indestructible geordie scamps continue to bring the light-entertainment goods. Look out for more daft high jinks in the show-within-a-show Double Trouble in which the duo go rogue after being cloned. And there are more challenges for Stephen Mulhern. PH

The Voice UK
8.30pm, ITV

Watching people sing without giant bird heads on doesn’t seem right, but with The Masked Singer a distant memory it’s time for semi-finals of The Voice. As 12 acts sing for a place in the live showdown, Sir Tom Jones, Olly Murs, Anne-Marie and Will.i.am can only pick one from each team. Hannah Verdier

Man in Room 301

9pm, BBC Four

The simmering, inventive Finnish crime drama continues to explore its two timelines, as the story of the Kurtti family gradually unfurls and the truth about the shooting is revealed. Tonight, Seppo travels to Greece and Risto has a heart-to-heart with Niina about her relationship with Leo. PH

The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out
9pm, Gold

An affectionate stroll down memory lane, as Dawn French and Richard Curtis choose their favourite moments from one of the UK’s best-loved sitcoms and talk about the making of the show. They’ll be joined by a selection of celebrity fans including Kylie Minogue and Joanna Lumley. PH

The Jonathan Ross Show: Special Guests
10.35pm, ITV

Another compendium of memorable chat includes sofa performances from such A-listers as Madonna, the Spice Girls, Harrison Ford, Glenn Close and Keira Knightley, plus reliable chums Mo Gilligan, Mel Giedroyc, Bear Grylls and, perhaps the show’s most popular guest, Peter Kay. Jack Seale

Film choice

Kevin Spacey in Margin Call.
Kevin Spacey in Margin Call. Photograph: Allstar/ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

Margin Call, 11.20pm, BBC One

This compelling fiscal drama follows a Manhattan investment bank through a dark night of what passes for its soul in the midst of the 2008 economic crisis. Among the victims of the latest round of sackings is analyst Stanley Tucci, who bequeaths a timebomb of a report pointing to the firm’s imminent collapse. Paul Howlett

Live sport

Premier League Football: Burnley v Arsenal 11.30am, BT Sport 1. With three more top-flight games to follow on Sky Sports.

Premiership Rugby Union: Bath v Exeter Chiefs 2.30pm, BT Sport 2. From the Recreation Ground.

Test Cricket: India v England 3.45am, Channel 4. The fourth day of the final Test from Ahmedabad.

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