Weekly Highlights Week 03/04: Sat 23rd - Fri 29th January 2021
Marcella Tuesday, 9pm & 10.05pm Anna Friel stars as the third series of the drama begins.
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The Masked Singer Saturday, 7pm 23rd January ITV
TV’s craziest guessing game continues its second series. Joel Dommett presents as a gang of celebrities don costumes and sing with their identities hidden.
We’re back as the madcap singing competition continues. This time around all eight remaining celebrities have a time to shine on stage. At the end of the show, the fifth contestant is eliminated and unmasked. Will the panel be able to guess who it is?
The Voice UK Saturday, 8.30pm 23rd January ITV
Emma Willis is our host with the most as the singing competition continues. Once again, there’s a life-changing record contract up for grabs for the winner.
The Blind Auditions continue in the fourth instalment of the new series of The Voice UK. The competition heats up as will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, Olly Murs and new coach Anne-Marie search for a singing superstar - but will any of them spin their red chairs?
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Paul Sinha’s TV Showdown Saturday, 10pm 23rd January ITV
Quizzing superstar, Chaser and stand-up comedian Paul Sinha is joined by a whole host of celebrities as he presents his TV-themed comedy quiz show.
Team captains Fay Ripley and Rob Beckett are joined by celebrity guests Antony Cotton, Melvin Odoom, Janet Street-Porter and Laura Whitmore as they compete head-to-head and test their TV knowledge. Who will come out on top this time?
Dancing on Ice Sunday, 6pm 24th January ITV
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are back as the Greatest Show on Ice returns to our screens. Which of this year’s 12 celebrities will become a star?
More celebrities compete alongside professional skaters, looking to impress the judging panel of Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and John Barrowman. Tonight, the second six couples take to the ice, all looking to avoid the first skate off.
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Finding Alice Sunday, 9pm 24th January ITV
An cast including Keeley Hawes, Gemma Jones, Jason Merrells, Joanna Lumley and Nigel Havers head up this drama from writers Roger Goldby and Simon Nye.
Alice is shaken after meeting George, but why didn’t he show up when Harry was alive. Organising Harry’s funeral causes tension with Minnie and Gerry, but can she really bury her former husband in their garden? Plus, the police look for a potential witness.
Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad Monday, 8pm 25th January ITV
Bradley Walsh and his son Barney are back on the road for a third series of their travel show, but this time they are staying closer to home and heading for Europe.
The duo have made their way to Switzerland. After taking in some incredible views on a mountain rollercoaster, they try the Swiss tradition of yodelling. Later, they enjoy a cheese treat, before facing a 220-metre bungee jump made famous in a Bond film.
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Long Lost Family Monday, 9pm 25th January ITV
Nicky Campbell and Davina McCall present the long-running show in which they come to the aid of people looking to reunite with estranged family members.
This edition features two stories who discovered relatives closer than they could have ever imagined. Pauline Pedder looks for the child she gave up 50 years earlier, while Donna Cowell looks for the younger brother she never got the chance to know.
South Africa with Gregg Wallace Tuesday, 7.30pm 26th January ITV
The six-part series in which Gregg Wallace sets off to explore South Africa’s most iconic landscapes and experiences - along with its glorious food - continues.
Gregg enjoys a 300-km road trip along the coast of Western Cape, heading for Gansbaai, aka Shark Town. He has lunch at an incredible fish and chip shop, helps African penguins returning to the wild and meets his match while on a boat trip.
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Marcella Tuesday, 9pm & 10.05pm 26th January ITV
Anna Friel heads the cast of the third series of the drama - joined by Hugo Speer, Ray Panthaki, Amanda Burton, Aaron McCusker, Kelly Gough and Martin McCann.
Marcella is in Belfast, working deep undercover to investigate the notorious Maguire crime family. They control the ports, trafficking drugs and people through the borders, but Marcella finds a way in and begins a relationship with one of the sons.
Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury Wednesday, 8.30pm 27th January ITV
Our favourite rambler Julia Bradbury is walking Cornwall and Devon - two counties boasting over 5,000 miles of footpaths across epic and varied landscapes.
The host heads to the Isles of Scilly, a collection of enchanting islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Julia walks a five-mile circular loop around St Martins, visits a rum distillery, harvest seaweed and discovers what is thought to be the oldest beacon in Britain.
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The Bay Wednesday, 9pm 27th January ITV
Morven Christie stars as DC Lisa Armstrong as the second series of the hit drama continues. Daniel Ryan, Stephen Tompkinson and Joe Absolom are among the cast.
Lisa throws herself into the case and quickly discovers a significant lead. The information opens the investigation up and the team uncovers key evidence. Elsewhere, Lisa questions Andy’s motives and Penny discovers she’s being lied to.
The Chasers Road Trip: Trains, Brains and Automobiles Thursday, 9pm 28th January ITV
Anne Hegerty, Shaun Wallace and Mark Labbett are embarking on the geekiest road trip ever, looking to uncover the surprising cognitive abilities of children.
Travelling across the UK, The Governess, The Dark Destroyer and The Beast take on child geniuses before delving deeper into IQ, emotional intelligence and creativity, as well as leaning what secrets our sleep might tell us about our intelligence.
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The OnlyCabins Way Reunion: is Essex SundayOut of the & Wednesday, Woods 10pm ITV2Sunday, 9pm 24th January ITV2
The doors of the Cabins have closed - but are any of the couples still together? Clara Amfo presents this reunion show as the contestants meet one last time.
Clara is joined by friend of the show David Potts, who helps out as we discover the answer to the question on everyone’s lips... is anyone still a Cabins couple? Plus, there are shock revelations, awkward confrontations and some exclusive unseen footage.
TheLove Only Bites Way is Essex SundayMonday-Friday, & Wednesday, 6pm 10pm ITV225th-29th January ITV2
Scarlett Moffatt hosts a dating series in which three suitors cook a three-course meal, all using the same ingredients, with the best earning a date with a singleton.
It’s a busy week in the Kitchen of Love. Across the week, groups of three singletons battle it out for the affections of 26-year-old Ayca, Brighton beauty Nina, 27-year-old Kyle from Newcastle, 27-year-old Danika and 28-year-old Jessica from London.
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ChrisThe Real & Kem: Housewives of Jersey Monday,Straight Outta9pm Love Island 25thSunday January & Monday, 9pm ITVBe
We’re back with the glamorous residents of the Isle of Jersey. The ladies set out to enjoy a glorious staycation - but can it really be plain sailing all the way?
Tension lingers in the air following Jane’s spat with Margaret, while Ashley reacts badly when her character is called into question. Meanwhile, the ladies are joined by a host of new friends when the carnival comes to town - will Kate be able to build bridges?
TheChris Real & Kem: Housewives ofStraight Potomac Outta Love Island Monday,Sunday &10pm Monday, 9pm 25thITVBe January ITVBe
Season five following the glamorous women living in the Potomac region of Maryland continues, and as is usually the case, temperatures are on the rise.
Candiace and Ashley finally agree to bury the hatchet, while Gizelle’s daughters question her about her relationship with their father. Meanwhile, Monique expresses her marital frustrations to Chris, and Karen throws a glitzy housewarming party.
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MidsomerClassic Emmerdale Murders Saturday,Monday-Friday, 9pm 1.45pm & 2.15pm ITV325th-29th January ITV3
A chance to catch up with older episodes of one of the nation’s most beloved and long-running soaps as we open up the Emmerdale catalogue for a week of classics.
Across the week, Tara worries about the consequences of selling Home Farm, Zak and Butch attempt to find some rent money, Heather is determined to find a new home, Betty refuses to believe that Zoe had nothing to do with the evictions, and much more.
MidsomerVera Murders Saturday,Monday & 9pm Thursday, 8pm ITV325th & 28th January ITV3
Catch up with some cases from the archives featuring the obsessive, caustic and courageous DCI Vera Stanhope in the wind-swept wilds of Northumberland.
On Monday, DCI Vera Stanhope and her team investigate the fatal stabbing of an ex-Met police officer outside a busy Newcastle nightclub. Thursday sees Vera look at a death in a quiet coastal town with clues that keep revolving around one street.
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BritishITV Racing: Touring Live Car from Championship Ascot Sunday,Saturday, 10.30am 1pm ITV423rd January ITV4
Ed Chamberlin presents another excellent afternoon of National Hunt racing with action coming from Ascot, Haydock and Taunton. Richard Hoiles commentates.
Action from Ascot includes some of the top two-mile chasers in the country lining up for the Clarence House Chase, as well as a Grade 2 Mares’ Hurdle. Haydock is host to the Peter Marsh Chase, while some Grand National hopefuls go in the Portman Cup.
BritishDarts: The Touring Masters Car Championship Sunday,Friday, 7pm 10.30am ITV429th January ITV4
Jacqui Oatley is joined by Chris Mason and Alan Warriner-Little at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes as 24 of the best darts players in the world go for glory.
The cream of the crop in the PDC are in Milton Keynes, looking to win the trophy Peter Wright took home in 2020. The opening round matches here include Michael Smith v Adrian Lewis, Glen Durrant v Mervyn King and Joe Cullen v Stephen Bunting.
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ThunderbirdsScrambled! Are Go Saturday,Saturday &8.30am Sunday, 7.30am CITV23rd & 24th January CITV
Bite-sized fun with the scrambled team along with all your favourite Saturday and Sunday morning cartoons, playing games and giving out prizes to lucky viewers.
There are more fun and games with our favourite friends across the weekend to entertain younger viewers, including The Tom & Jerry Show, Hotel Transylvania, Scooby Doo and Guess Who?, Teen Titans Go!, DDC Superhero Girls and more.
ThunderbirdsHOW Are Go Saturday,Sunday, 8.30am 8.30am CITV24th January CITV
Vick Hope, Sam Homewood, Frankie Vu and Fred Dinenage ask questions beginning with the word HOW - discovering how the world works along the way.
Frankie pays a visit to Doctor HOW - who demonstrates how to make some explosive crisps - Vick and Sam stop two tractors with nothing more than paper, and the team have a decorating disaster when Fred challenges them to a wallpapering HOW.
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04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 15th January. Ken regrets issuing Peter with an ultimatum, Ray tells Debbie he bribed a council official and Tim makes a shocking discovery.
05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 15th January. Vinny is left lost for words after receiving a surprise, Paul slips 01 | Finding Alice Broadcast - back into the world of gambling, while 17th January. Another chance to Harriet makes things hard for Dawn. see the opening episode of this new drama, starring Keeley Hawes, 06 | Bradley and Barney Walsh: Joanna Lumley and Nigel Havers. Breaking Dad Broadcast - 11th January. Bradley Walsh and his son Barney are back on the road, this time staying closer to home and heading for Europe, beginning in Italy.
07 | South Africa with Gregg Wallace Broadcast - 12th January. Gregg starts in the mother city - Cape Town - where he heads to the city’s highest point, Table Mountain. 02 | Dancing On Ice Broadcast - 17th January. A new series of The Greatest Show On Ice begins, as more 08 | Storming the Capitol: The celebrities skate to impress . Inside Story Broadcast - 12th January. ITV’s Robert Moore talks viewers through his experience of being part of the historic American event.
09 Paul Sinha’s TV Showdown Broadcast - 16th January. With guests Chizzy Akudolu, Shirley Ballas, Roman Kemp and Iain Stirling.
10 | The Martin Lewis Money Show 03 | The Pembrokeshire Murders Live Broadcast - 14th January. As we Broadcast - 11th January. Another step into the heart of January and the chance to see the entire crime drama series, starring Luke Evans. credit card bills continue to arrive, Martin Lewis is on hand to help.
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