critics’ choice

Germaine Bloody Greer (BBC2, 9pm-10pm)

Profile of the writer and academic, whose 1970 book The Female Eunuch became an international bestseller and an important part of the feminist movement. The programme features previously unseen archive footage, while interviews with

Take Me Out: Over 50s Special (STV, 8pm-9pm)

Don’t get too excited Paddy McGuinness fans. This is just a one-off special aimed at an ‘older range’ of contestants (which in TV terms means anyone over the age of 50). Dusting off Cupid’s bow, the host will attempt to work his match-making magic on a lineup of 30 single golden girls.

Hidden (BBC4, 9pm-10pm)

New series. The discovery of a young woman’s body in a river in Snowdonia National Park brings DI Cadi John and DS Owen Vaughan together. The discovery opens old wounds in the community and the woman’s father is furious with what he sees as police ineptitude. Greer reveal with typical honesty, candour and wit her thoughts on the days when the book was originally published, as well as her opinion on the MeToo movement. Camille Paglia, Zoe Heller and Rosie Boycott are among those sharing their opinions on the influence of The Female Eunuch.

All Round to Mrs Brown’s (BBC1, 9.15pm-10.15pm)

Mrs Brown’s Boys creator, writer and star Brendan O’Carroll dons Agnes’s famous cardigan and curlers once again, throwing open the doors of the larger-than-life Irish matriarch’s home to host the Saturday night chat show. Joining in the fun this time around is Spice Girl Geri Horner.

Hannibal’s Elephant Army: The New Evidence (More4, 9pm-10.05pm)

Scientists search for traces of the Carthaginian general’s journey across the Alps with an army that included 40,000 men, 9000 cavalry and 37 elephants, a challenge that involved traversing mountains, raging rivers and the territory of hostile tribes.