TV Highlights for Saturday
Drama Based on a True Story
Written and directed by Ciaran Creagh, this film was shot in Boyle, County Roscommon. It tells the story of a day in the life of a 15-year-old girl in a small Irish town. Although fictional, it closely reflects the life and tragic death of Ann Lovett, who died on January 31, 1984, hours after giving birth to her stillborn son near a church in Granard, County Longford. Zara Devlin stars in the title role.
Girlbands Forever, BBC Two, 9:00 PM
The final episode of this lively series explores Little Mix’s journey as talent show winners coping with social media pressures. It also covers the evolving line-ups of Sugababes and the return of familiar faces. The evening continues with a strong focus on girl power, 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
Marking 20 years since the original British cult classic, director Danny Boyle reunites the cast for this 2017 sequel. Though it received mixed reviews, it remains an entertaining follow-up to the landmark film.
"Written and directed by Ciaran Creagh and shot in Boyle, County Roscommon, this film is the story of one day in the life of a 15-year old girl in a small town in Ireland."
"It is fiction but closely based on the life and death of Ann Lovett, who died on the 31st of January 1984; some hours after giving birth to her stillborn son."
Author's summary: This Saturday’s TV schedule offers a gripping drama inspired by true events and a vibrant celebration of girl bands, capped by Danny Boyle’s sequel to a British classic.