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08th Aug 2015

Diana, The Duchess & Dragons’ Den : The Best of the Weekend’s TV

On the small screen this weekend...

Rebecca McKnight

From Miriam O’Callaghan to the Queen, there’s plenty to watch tonight!

Saturday…

The Duchess – BBC Two (9.10pm)

Period drama about Georgiana Spencer who became the Duchess of Devonshire at the age of 17. Starring Keira Knightley and Dominic Cooper.

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Saturday Night with Miriam – RTÉ One (9.50pm)

As she does every week, host Miriam O’Callaghan discusses a range of topical subjects and chats to a number of celebrity guests.

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I Am Legend – RTÉ 2 (9.55pm)

Will Smith stars in this sci-fi thriller about a scientist determined to find a cure for the virus that turned the human population into vampire-like creatures.

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Sunday…

Dragons’ Den – BBC Two (8.00pm)

More aspiring entrepreneurs enter the Den in the hope of securing financial backing for their business ideas. Presented by Evan Davis.

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21 Jump Street – ITV2 (9.00pm)

Two cops, played by Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, are sent back to their high school to uncover a drug ring.

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The Queen – RTÉ One (9.30pm)

Oscar-winning film focusing on the events following the death of Princess Diana. Starring Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen.

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