Weekly Highlights Week 37/38: Sat 12th - Fri 18th September 2020
Des Monday-Wednesday, 9pm David Tennant heads the cast of this new three-part drama.
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Catchphrase Celebrity Special Saturday, 6pm 12th September ITV
Stephen Mulhern presents as three more stars say what they see for the chance to secure a massive amount of money for charity, but who has what it takes to win?
The host and Mr Chips have visual clues for Larry Lamb, Sam Quek and Scarlett Moffatt as they try to guess the familiar phrases in the animated clues. If they can ‘say what they see’, they could win a 50,000-pound jackpot for their chosen charity.
The Chase Celebrity Special Saturday, 7pm 12th September ITV
Bradley Walsh hosts a special celebrity edition of the quiz show in which a group of stars take on the mighty Chasers to see if they can win some big money for charity.
Broadcaster Giles Coren, journalist Rachel Johnson, TV presenter Chris Packham and comedian Josie Long hope to win thousands of pounds for their chosen charities as they take on one of the country’s finest quiz brains. Do they have what it takes?
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Britain’s Got Talent Saturday, 8pm 12th September ITV
The nation’s favourite TV talent show continues its 14th series, packed full of the best performers, as the search continues for this year’s ultimate winner.
The semi finals continue as the remaining hopefuls, and the Golden Buzzer acts, vie for a coveted place in the final. Who has what it takes to impress Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Simon Cowell’s replacement, Ashley Banjo?
Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club Saturday, 10pm 12th September ITV
In this exciting, brand-new comedy show, Jonathan and his co-host comedian Mawaan Rizwan are joined by the most exciting new stand-ups in the UK.
In the first episode of the series, Jonathan and Mawaan welcome up-and-coming stars Kae Kurd, Sophie Duker and Flo & Joan. Plus, seasoned star Rob Beckett pops into the comedy club to test out some of his new material. Prepare to laugh.
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Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Sunday, 7pm 13th September ITV
Ben Shephard hosts the quiz in which three celebrities take on the extraordinary tipping point machine in the hopes of winning money for their chosen charities.
Paul Merton, Sally Lindsay and Jamie Laing are ready for action and keen to prove they’ve got what it takes to win for each of their individual causes, but are they ready to go toe-to-toe one of the trickiest machines in all of game show history?
Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Sunday, 8pm 13th September ITV
Piers Morgan continues his hit talk show, inviting more familiar faces from all walks of life to share some of their stories in a relaxed and personal setting.
The host chats to Captain Sir Tom Moore, who looks back at his extraordinary life. He discusses the accident which left him in intensive care aged 98, what inspired his record-breaking charity walk, his first marriage and his beloved second wife.
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The Singapore Grip Sunday, 9pm 13th August ITV
An epic story, set during the Second World War, focusing on a family living in Singapore at the time of the Japanese invasion - based on JG Farrell’s novel.
Rubber baron Walter Blackett has decisions to make on where to place his trust as he looks to replace his elderly partner - his wilful daughter or his reckless son? However, their world is rocked by the arrival of a mysterious Chinese dissident, who needs help.
Inside Animal A&E Monday, 8pm 14th September ITV
The new series in which we step behind the scenes into two of the UK’s busiest animal A&E departments, following the lives of the staff and patients, continues.
The team pick up overweight cat Tiger, whose embarrassing downstairs problem means he desperately needs to go on a diet. Elsewhere, struggling nine-year-old greyhound Carter needs surgery, and Nurse Charlotte treats a stray corn snake
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Des Monday-Wednesday, 9pm 14th-16th September ITV
A three-part drama about serial killer Dennis Nilsen, featuring an all-star cast including David Tennant, Danny Mays and Jason Watkins - shows over three night.
As the series begins in February, 1983, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay is called to the North London address 23 Cranley Gardens - where the drains are clogged with flesh and bones. Dennis Nilsen is arrested, but it’s far from an open-and-shut case.
Harbour Cops Tuesday, 7.30pm 15th September ITV
Documentary following Powys Police officers over the summer as they patrol the largest police area with the smallest number of officers anywhere in the UK.
In this series opener, the officers have their hands full in the seaside town of Tenby. Holidaymakers are causing trouble, and the rowdiest of the gang need to be dealt with. Meanwhile, the police are called to search for a pensioner who has gone missing.
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Flying for Britain with David Jason Tuesday, 8pm 15th September ITV
Marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this documentary follows David Jason as he meets the people who fly and maintain aircraft of World War II.
The actor meets members of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as they emerge from lockdown. Their big anniversary events were decimated by Coronovirus, but the team were determined to pay tribute, and take David into the sky with them.
The Real ‘Des’: The Dennis Nilsen Story Thursday, 9pm 17th September ITV
Following the drama earlier in the week, this documentary looks at the true story behind one of the most notorious serial killers in British criminal history.
On the surface, Dennis Nilsen was a mild-mannered civil servant, but his true persona was terrifying and he confessed to murdering and mutilating 15 young men. The programme features interviews with former detectives and families of his victims.
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TheLove Only Island Way USA is Essex SundaySaturday-Friday, & Wednesday, 9pm 10pm ITV212th-18th September ITV2
Things continue to heat up between the beautiful residents of the villa atop Caesars Hotel in Las Vegas, but will we be seeing any new pairings come together this week?
Moira and Calvin appear smitten with each other, but James won’t go down without a fight. A game of Truth or Dare sends tempers soaring when Connor locks lips with someone. James and Jeremiah leave, giving the other couples some welcome calm.
TheFamily Only Guy Way is Essex SundaySaturday-Monday, & Wednesday, 10pm ITV2Wednesday & Friday, 10pm Tuesday & Thursday, 10.50pm 12th-18th September ITV2
Another week of fun with the most outrageous and outlandish cartoon family on TV, as they get themselves into all kinds of crazy trouble just by being themselves.
Among the Griffin clan’s adventures this week, pop star Taylor Swift agrees to go to the homecoming dance with Chris, Quagmire’s skills as a pilot are called into question, and the guys decide to form a string quartet - but Peter fails to make the final cut.
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TOWIE is back for a triumphant 26th series, celebrating a full decade of laughs, fights and saucy shenanigans. But what do the boys and girls have in store this time?
Having navigated their way through lockdown, the TOWIE royalty make a welcome return - and Amy Childs is back. Pete and Chloe Sims haven’t spoken in months, and their shared stubbornness means that it looks like that won’t be changing soon.
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Sam and Billie are dealing with more everyday life in another episode of the reality show following the drama and excitement that goes on out of the spotlight.
After Greg’s epic scampi disaster, the Shep’s kitchen is finally being renovated, so the family must move into nanny Sue’s. Sam heads into London for a photoshoot, but this time she’s the one in charge and calls all the shots from behind the camera.
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MidsomerGrantchester Murders Saturday, 9pm & 10pm ITV312th September ITV3
Crime drama starring Robson Green, set in the 1950s Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester and following the exploits of local vicar and sleuth William Davenport.
A brutal murder cuts Ellie and Will’s first date to the pictures short in the most shocking way possible. Then, a young man is found dead stark naked out on the Fens. But is his peculiar University research project responsible for his untimely end?
MidsomerInside the Crown:Murders Saturday,Secrets of 9pm the Royals ITV3Sunday, 9pm 13th September ITV3
Another chance to catch the landmark documentary series revealing how the Queen has navigated the turbulent last seven decades of her record-breaking reign.
The second episode explores the Royal Family’s rollercoaster relationship with the press, from the Queen’s landmark tour of the Commonwealth nations to the lasting impact of the death of Princess Diana on every member of their family to this day.
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BritishTour de Touring France CarLive Championship Sunday,Saturday, 10.30am 12pm, Sunday, 11.15am, ITV4Tuesday & Thursday, 1pm Wednesday, 11am, Friday, 2pm 12th & 13th, 15th-18th September ITV4
The Tour de France continues with another week of epic races across France as the world’s best cyclists compete for the yellow jersey. Gary Imlach presents.
Across the week, the peloton makes its way from the volcanic Puy-de-Dome, across the Loire to Lyon, the capital of the Rhone. Then it’s on through 100km of flat roads before three incredibly hard climbs, including the final ascent of the Grand Colombier.
BritishTarget TouringSports Stars Car Championship Sunday,Fishing Championship 10.30am ITV4Wednesday, 8pm 16th September ITV4
A special one-day fishing extravaganza bringing together stars from across the world of sport to compete for the best team haul and raise money for charity.
A host of sporting stars come together at Tunnel Barn Farm Fisheries in the Midlands for the angling competition. Who will nab themselves the best catch and earn their team the victory while raising money for charity along the way?
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ThunderbirdsProject Z Are Go Saturday,Monday-Friday, 8.30am 5.31pm CITV14th-18th September CITV
Zeds have taken over the world, and five new survivors must escape the horde surrounding their school every day of the week. Do they have what it takes?
Students from Birmingham, Portsmouth, Bolton, East Kilbride and Exmouth find themselves surrounded by hordes of the strange Zeds with no escape. Which group, if any, has what it takes to defeat their supernatural foe and make their way to safety?
ThunderbirdsThe Tom and JerryAre Go Show Saturday,Monday-Friday, 8.30am from 4.30pm CITV14th-18th September CITV
Tune in for a whole week of hilarious antics from the classic cat-and-mouse cartoon duo, as Tom continues his never-ending quest to catch the mischievious Jerry.
Across the week, Tom falls into a manhole and finds a magic cloak, Tom and Jerry are hired by Dixie Wolf to investigate missing sheep, Tom decides to grow a moustache, much to Jerry’s amusement, and the warring duo come up against a very odd creature.
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04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 2nd September. Geoff’s actions push Alya to breaking point. Nina encourages David to spend time with Shona. Asha tries to ease Dev’s burden.
05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 2nd September. Nate reaches breaking point and lashes out. Paul makes a 01 | Black Work Broadcast - 2nd very mysterious phone call. Marlon September. When her detective does his best to get one over on Al. husband is murdered, PC Jo Gillespie must leave the case to her colleagues. 06 | Supermarket Sweep Broadcast But can she really trust them with it? - 2nd September. Rylan Clark-Neal hosts the reboot of the iconic game show. Shoppers go wild in the aisles as they compete for a 3,000-pound prize.
07 | Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum Broadcast - 1st September. Documentary telling the intimate story of Sheridan Smith’s pregnancy and her struggles with mental health.
02 | Coronation Street Icons 08 | In for a Penny Broadcast - 31st Broadcast -2nd September. David August. Stephen Mulhern is back Neilson shares how he shaped Roy’s travelling around the country with eccentricities and we explore the story his unique brand of hilarious games. of his unique relationship with Hayley. This time Stephen is in Nottingham.
09 | Britain’s Favourite Detective Broadcast - 30th August. Sheridan Smith takes us on a whistle stop trip through the top 25 detectives of all time, as voted for by the ITV audience.
10 | Britain’s Got Talent Broadcast - 30th August. The nation’s favourite 03 | Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest talent show continues its 14th series Airport Broadcast - 2nd September. packed full of variety, as the search An elderly passenger causes chaos. for 2020’s winner get serious.
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