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Weekly Highlights Week 28-29: Sat 17th-Fri 23rd July 2021 Professor T, Sunday, 9pm This information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain until Tue 13th July 2021. Pictu Press contacts EMBARGO NOTICE The information contained herein is embargoed from all Press, online, social media, non-commercial publication or syndication - in the public domain until: Tuesday 13th July 2021 Further programme publicity information: ITV Press Office [email protected] www.itv.com/presscentre @itvpresscentre ITV Pictures [email protected] www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures ITV Billings [email protected] www.pa.media/pa-tv-metadata/ This information is produced by PA TV Metadata Ltd on behalf of ITV +44 (0)1462 895 999 Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Rolling In It Saturday, 7pm 17th July ITV Stephen Mulhern presents a gameshow in which members of the public are joined by celebrities to try to win big on one of the biggest arcade games in the world. Stephen Mulhern continues the new series of the game show in which everything can change on the roll of a coin. This week, Martine McCutcheon, Jason Manford and AJ Odudu help three members of the public try and win thousands of pounds. The Void Saturday, 8pm 17th July ITV Ashley Banjo and Fleur East continue the new physical gameshow in which contestants take on a number of challenges in an attempt to cross The Void. Mental and physical challenges lay in store for the hopefuls as they try to bag themselves the top prize. Amongst those trying to win the £25,000 jackpot this week are a circus performer, a dodgeball world champion and an amateur boxer. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights It’s Clarkson on TV Saturday, 10pm 17th July ITV We’re living through a golden age of television, but some shows are considerably better than others. This series sees Jeremy Clarkson tell us exactly what he thinks. This time around, Jeremy is in his element as he judges some shouty Americans, before taking on manufactured jeopardy and Tony Robinson. In the studio, Jeremy wins a staring match with a dog and is very brave when he’s stung by an errant bee. Professor T Sunday, 9pm 18th July ITV Professor Jasper Tempest, a genius Cambridge University criminologist with OCD and an overbearing mother, advises the police. Ben Miller heads the cast. In the first of a six-part series, Professor T is persuaded by a former student - now a police detective - to help her investigate a serial rapist. When he discovers his mother, Adelaide, is trying to sell his long-abandoned family home, T makes a huge decision. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Long Lost Family Monday, 9pm 19th July ITV Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present the moving documentary series that aims to reunite long lost family members after many long years of separation. Two women try to find missing parents after half a century apart. Ann found her birth mother over a decade ago, and now wants to locate her birth father, and Amanda is on the trail of her birth mother who gave her up for adoption in the 1960s. Wild China with Ray Mears Tuesday, 7.30pm 20th July ITV This brand new series for ITV, which features natural world expert Ray Mears on a journey of discovery among the landscapes and wildlife of China, continues. In the second instalment of the new wildlife series, Ray explores some of the incredible plants and wildlife in China’s tropical rainforest. Plus, our host meets elephant conservationist Dr Bao Mingwei and goes in search of China’s Asian elephant. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Love Your Garden Tuesday, 8pm 20th July ITV More and more of us in the UK now own homes with small gardens, and Alan Titchmarsh is here to show that small really can be beautiful in the garden. Alan and his team head to Wiltshire to create a formal garden for 74-year-old Richard Warren MBE, known as Britain’s oldest policeman, who has been a serving as a Special Constable for 52 years and dedicates his spare time to running marathons for charity. Cooking with the Stars Tuesday, 9pm 20th July ITV This cooking contest sees eight celebrities each paired with a professional chef who will mentor, teach and take them from amateur to restaurant-level chefs. The next four celebrities - Griff Rhys Jones, Catherine Tyldesley, Denise Van Outen and AJ Odudu - take to the kitchen in a series of head-to-head cooking battles as they each attempt to create the perfect Italian dish and avoid elimination in the Cook Off. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Craig and Bruno’s Great British Road Trips Wednesday, 8pm 21st July ITV Petrolheads Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli leave the dancefloor behind to take on six of the best drives in Britain for a series of road trips to remember. Craig and Bruno experience the very best of the Yorkshire Dales as they take the scenic route from Skipton to Richmond. They try cricket in the village of Grassington, before Bruno tries a new career in farming, choreographing livestock on Ellerton Abbey Farm. Les Dawson: The Lost Tapes Wednesday, 9pm 21st July ITV An affectionate look back at the life of Les Dawson on what would have been his 90th birthday - a comedy icon famed for his gurn, piano bum notes and characters. Unearthing previously unseen family footage and clips, we reveal a very different side to his very public persona and discover the real Les away from the spotlight. Featuring contributions from his wife and daughter, as well as some well-known fans. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Martin Clunes: My Travels and Other Animals Thursday, 8.30pm 22nd July ITV The actor’s series, which looks back at some of his most exciting journeys around the globe - featuring the people and animals he met en route - concludes. Martin’s time in Africa left an indelible mark. In 2012, he was involved in a mission to put lions back into a remote Kenyan wilderness, and it started with a lion cub called Mugi. This story of the stunning big cat’s adventure is one of great highs and lows. Diana’s Decades Thursday, 9pm 22nd July ITV This new three-part documentary series goes through the decades of Princess Diana’s development - from her life in the 1970s before marrying Prince Charles to becoming the ‘People’s Princess’ twenty years later. As the Berlin Wall came down and Nelson Mandela walked free, a new sense of liberty dawned. In Britain, New Labour was emerging and the Spice Girls were soon to form. This final episode explores how - in the new age of mass communication - Diana became the emblem of a new spirit of emotional candour. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights TheLove Only Island: Way Unseen is Essex Bits SundaySaturday, & 9pmWednesday, 10pm ITV2Love Island Sunday-Friday, 9pm 17th-23rd July ITV2 Saucy shenanigans continue on everyone’s favourite sun-kissed show, featuring a gaggle of beautiful singles sharing a villa by the Mediterranean. Is love blooming? Iain Stirling shows us what we’ve been missing on Saturday, before we return to the villa. The islanders have settled into the fun of life in paradise, and the dating, flirting and dumping continues, but there are surprises in store round every corner. TheIain Stirling’sOnly Way CelebAbility is Essex SundayThursday, & Wednesday,10.05pm 10pm ITV222nd July ITV2 Iain Stirling takes centre stage for another fun-filled edition of the game show in which contestants take on famous faces putting their secret talents to the test. The host is joined by team captain Scarlett Moffatt as she leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of fabulous prizes by defeating four celebrities - Matt Richardson, Vicky Pattison, Josh Jones and Donna Preston - in a series of wacky games. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights ChrisThe Real & Kem: Housewives of Dallas StraightMonday-Friday, Outta Love 5pm Island Sunday19th-23rd & Monday, July 9pm ITVBe Season five of the reality show continues. Catch up with all the latest drama among the wealthy housewives of Dallas as they contend with life and each other. Stephanie plans a trip to Oklahoma, but her efforts are threatened, Brandi reluctantly forgives D’Andra, Kameron hosts a seance to communicate with her dog, Tiffany finds the closure she’s been looking for and the gang watch some armadillo racing. TheChris Real & Kem: Housewives ofStraight Orange Outta County Love Island Tuesday,Sunday & 9pm Monday, 9pm 20thITVBe July ITVBe Series following the lives of Shannon Storms Beador, Kelly Dodd, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Braunwyn Windham-Burke and Elizabeth Lyn Vargas. Elizabeth plans a getaway trip to Lake Arrowhead to help to build some bridges, but health concerns are enough to keep some of the ladies away. Elsewhere, Braunwyn struggles to find her new normal in her journey towards sobriety. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. , Weekly highlights MidsomerThe Pembrokeshire Murders Murders Saturday,Wednesday 9pm & Thursday, 10pm ITV3Friday, 10.05pm 21st-23rd July ITV3 Actor Luke Evans takes the lead in true crime drama The Pembrokeshire Murders, a three-part mini-series depicting the pursuit of a cold-blooded serial killer.