Weekly Highlights Week 30-31: Sat 31St July - Fri 6Th Aug 2021
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Weekly Highlights Week 30-31: Sat 31st July - Fri 6th Aug 2021 Undercover Big Boss Thursday, 9pm This information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain until Tue 27th 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 27th 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, 6.30pm 31st July ITV Stephen Mulhern presents a game show 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, Rob Beckett, Brenda Edwards and Jordan North help three members of the public try and win thousands of pounds. The Void Saturday, 7.30pm 31st July ITV Ashley Banjo and Fleur East continue the new physical game show 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 the top prize and avoid falling into The Void. Amongst those trying to win the 25,000 pound jackpot this time are an opera singer, a Santa look alike and a guy who can’t swim. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Professor T Sunday, 9pm 1st August ITV Professor Jasper Tempest, a genius Cambridge University criminologist with OCD and an overbearing mother, advises the police. Ben Miller heads the cast. As the new drama series continues, Professor T becomes embroiled in a hostage situation, but his unconventional negotiating tactics do not go down well with the police. Elsewhere, old flame Christina reveals all is not well with her marriage. James Martin’s Islands to Highlands Monday, 8pm 2nd August ITV A recut version of the series following James Martin as he sets off on his foodie travels across the UK, meeting up with fellow foodies in his favourite locations. James is in South Wales, accompanied by Michelin-starred chef Stephen Terry, where he discovers award-winning Welsh wine, cooks a lamb ragu on a beautiful mountainside, samples organic chocolate and cooks churros at Barry Island beach. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Long Lost Family Monday, 9pm 2nd August 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. Kate Brown grew up in Portsmouth with a foster family. The closest thing she had to a blood relative was her foster brother John. But whilst Kate was adopted by the foster family, John was sent back to care. Ever since, Kate has been on a mission to find him... Wild China with Ray Mears Tuesday, 7.30pm 3rd August ITV This brand new series for ITV features natural world expert Ray Mears on a journey of discovery among the landscapes and wildlife of China. Searching for more examples of the amazing wildlife China has to offer, Ray travels to the Tibetan plateau. On his journey he meets a family of yak herders and joins conservationist Terry Townsend on a search for the elusive snow leopard. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Cooking with the Stars Tuesday, 9pm 3rd August 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. Hosted by Emma Willis and Tom Allen, this celebrity food series continues. In the fourth episode, the remaining celebrities battle it out in French week. They’ll have to be at their best if they are to avoid the cook off and elimination from the competition. Craig and Bruno’s Great British Road Trips Wednesday, 8pm 4th August 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. Despite some torrential rain, Craig and Bruno carve their way through Cheddar Gorge to get to The Cotswolds, winding their way through some gloriously pretty villages, bursting with history, and, fittingly for the boys, ending in village a called Broadway. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights A Year in the Beacons Thursday, 8.30pm 5th August ITV Documentary series showing the beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park through the changing seasons and the eyes of those who live and work there. It’s winter in the Brecon Beacons and 5th generation farmer ‘Flash’ welcomes his first lambs to the flock, Glanusk Estate owner Harry is in floods and the Brecon Mountain Rescue team save two snowboarders from South Wales’ highest peak, Pen-y-fan. Undercover Big Boss Thursday, 9pm 5th August ITV Britain’s biggest bosses go undercover in their own companies to learn what they need to do in order to survive the pandemic and future-proof their companies. First up is Alfie Best, owner of Wyldecrest Parks, the largest caravan and park home operator in Europe. He’s soon left tearing his hair out while working in the sales department and getting elbow-deep in a blocked drain with the maintenance man. 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 31st July-6th August 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. TheBuffering Only Way is Essex SundayThursday, & Wednesday,10pm & 10.30pm 10pm ITV25th August ITV2 A new six-part sitcom, written and created by Steve Bugeja and Iain Stirling, following Iain and his friends - too old for nightclubs yet too poor for mortgages. In the first of a double bill, Iain launches himself into the dating scene following his break-up with Olivia, while Rosie has an unorthodox game of Scrabble. Then, Iain and Olivia debate whether they are ready to become co-parents, as the first scan looms. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights ChrisThe Real & Kem: Housewives of Atlanta StraightSunday, 10pmOutta Love Island Sunday1st August & Monday, 9pm ITVBe The 12th series of the reality show following affluent, ambitious women as they organise challenging careers, motherhood and social calendars continues. The ladies head home from Greece to Atlanta. Back in the USA, Eva debuts baby Maverick to the world, while Kenya’s marriage hangs in the balance. Elsewhere, Porsha hosts a charity event, and Kandi heads to Chicago for a major acting opportunity. TheChris Real & Kem: Housewives ofStraight Orange Outta County Love Island Tuesday,Sunday & 9pm Monday, 9pm 3rdITVBe August ITVBe Series following the lives of Shannon Storms Beador, Kelly Dodd, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Braunwyn Windham-Burke and Elizabeth Lyn Vargas. As the glamorous reality television series continues, Shannon gets her eldest daughter Sophie ready for college, while Braunwyn and Sean discuss their marriage problems. Elsewhere, Elizabeth digs deep and opens up about her past to Emily. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. , Weekly highlights MidsomerUnforgotten Murders Saturday,Monday-Thursday, 9pm 10pm ITV3Friday, 10pm & 11.05pm 2nd-6th August ITV3 The fourth series of the hit drama, starring Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar, plays out across the week as Cassie and Sunny investigate an alarming case. Cassie and Sunny investigate a cold case with alarming links to the police force when a corpse is discovered in a scrap yard, his features frozen in time. All four of their suspects have links to the law and attended a police training course back in 1989... MidsomerAn Audience Murders with Saturday,Bob Monkhouse 9pm ITV3Sunday, 9pm 1st August ITV3 Super-talented comedian and television presenter Bob Monkhouse pulls out all the stops to entertain a howling celebrity audience in this side-splitting special. In front of a hand picked celebrity audience, Bob Monkhouse delivers a barrage of wit and wisdom and gets to grip with a range of comedy topics. Bob answers questions from a celebrity audience and reveals sides of his personality never shown before. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights British Touring Car Championship Sunday,Championship 10.30am Live ITV4Sunday, 11.50am 1st August ITV4 The 2021 British Touring Car Championship campaign continues with live coverage of rounds 10, 11 and 12 at Oulton Park. Steve Rider presents the action.