SATURDAY SPORT LIVE UEFA EURO QUALIFIERS

Scotland host Cyprus at Hampden Park, where Steve Clarke’s men will be keen to get off to a flying start (kick-off 2pm). Later, new captain Aaron Ramsey leads Wales when they visit Croatia (k.o. 7.45pm). Viaplay, 1.30pm & 7.35pm

DOCUMENTARY THE MI5 SPY AND THE IRA: OPERATION CHIFFON

After spending 20 years tracking him down, journalist Peter Taylor finally meets the MI5 officer, known as ‘Robert’, who put his life on the line to persuade the IRA to adopt a ceasefire. Robert reveals his extraordinary story, one that many claim helped pave the way for the Good Friday Agreement. BBC2, 7pm (N Ire: 9.50pm)

MUSIC BIG NIGHT OF MUSICALS 2023 BY THE NATIONAL LOTTERY

Jason Manford – who’s no stranger to warbling a show tune himself – hosts a special concert at Manchester AO Arena showcasing the talents of those currently performing in West End musicals. Listen out for numbers from Hamilton, Wicked, The King And I and many more. There’s also time for Michael Ball to recall his role in the original production of Aspects Of Love. BBC1, 7.50pm

DOCUMENTARY FORTRESS BRITAIN WITH ALICE ROBERTS

With help from Professor Danielle George and Dr Onyeka Nubia, the historian embarks on a quest to discover why our forefathers were obsessed with either invading or being invaded. Roberts begins by highlighting how Henry VIII’s fear of attack by his European Catholic neighbours led him to form the Tudor version of the Secret Service. Channel 4, 8.30pm

BOXING Friday, Channel 5, 10pm