Weekly Highlights Week 38/39: Sat 19Th - Fri 25Th September 2020
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Weekly Highlights Week 38/39: Sat 19th - Fri 25th September 2020 Rose West & Myra Hindley: Their Untold Story with Trevor McDonald Monday, 9pm The host looks at the relationship between the two notorious killers. This information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain until Tue 15th September 2020. Press contacts 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.ebs.tv This information is produced by EBS New Media 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 Catchphrase Celebrity Special Saturday, 6pm 19th 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 Jeff Stelling, Charlotte Hawkins and Andy Whyment 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 jackpot for their chosen charity. The Chase Celebrity Special Saturday, 7pm 19th 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. Designer Jeff Banks, presenter Michelle Ackerley, broadcaster Andy Crane and comedian Brian Conley 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? Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Britain’s Got Talent Saturday, 8pm 19th 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 19th September ITV This exciting comedy show, in which Jonathan and his co-host comedian Mawaan Rizwan are joined by the most exciting new stand-ups in the UK, continues. As the side-splitting laughs continue, Jonathan and Mawaan welcome up-and-coming stars Nigel Ng, Bec Hill and Jordan Brookes. Plus, seasoned star and actor Kerry Godliman joins the duo in the comedy club to test out some of her new material. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Sunday, 7pm 20th 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. Michael Owen, Tess Daly and Hal Cruttenden 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? Family Fortunes Sunday, 8pm 20th September ITV One of the nation’s favourite game shows returns to our screens. Having undergone a bit of a revamp, expect fun, excitement and laughter with host Gino D’Acampo. Two families go head-to-head, trying to name the most popular answer to survey questions answered by 100 people. There are prizes along the way, with one family going on to play Big Money - where they stand to win up to a massive £30,000. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights The Singapore Grip Sunday, 9pm 20th September 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. Matthew tries to adjust to life in Singapore - acquainting himself with his father’s rubber trade - but his discovery of some dubious practices leaves him troubled. Later, after an evening of entertainment, he finds himself torn between two women. Inside Animal A&E Monday, 8pm 21st September ITV The 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. Ambulance driver Lee in London picks up a senior citizen in the form of 17-year-old tabby Twinkle whose mouth is sore. Plus, Roshene helps bulldog Ace, who has a swollen face, and a litter of one-day-old Staffie pups delight volunteer Helen. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Rose West & Myra Hindley: Their Untold Story with Trevor McDonald Monday, 9pm 21st September ITV The untold story of how the two most notorious women in British crime - Rose West and Myra Hindley - became lovers in jail and the life they lived behind bars. Contributors describe how Hindley manipulated people in jail, and how Rose West revealed her murderous temper in prison. The host looks at the relationship between the two, and how they turned their back on their men after their convictions. Love Your Exotic Garden Tuesday, 8pm 22nd September ITV The series of Love Your Garden specials, in which Alan reveals the secrets to his favourite garden designs - and the twists that his team put on them, continues. This time out Alan is exploring the exotic garden, looking back at three episodes which rewarded three deserving people with stunning spaces. The gardens on display are a tranquil Japanese garden, a Moroccan oasis and a theatrical Italian masterpiece. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Appropriate Adult Tuesday & Wednesday, 9pm 22nd & 23rd September ITV Another chance to see this drama, starring Emily Watson and Dominic West, about Janet Leach, who was asked by police to be Fred West’s appropriate adult. Janet’s life is transformed forever when she’s asked to sit in on interviews with the man they’ve arrested - Fred West. Within minutes he confesses to murder - and she’s drawn into the centre of the investigation, and a complex relationship with West. London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year Thursday, 9pm 24th September ITV A new two-part series with exclusive access to London Zoo and its sister Whipsnade during lockdown as staff and keepers care for more than 500 species. In this opener, zookeepers Meg and Gemma look after pregnant Oni the okapi, while Alex struggles with saying goodbye to sea lion Dominic and his family, who are due to move to a new zoo. Elsewhere, the London team try to diagnose sick lion Indi. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights TheLove Only Island Way USA is Essex SundaySaturday-Friday, & Wednesday, 9pm 10pm ITV219th-25th 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? Two couples’ futures are in the hands of the other Islanders, who must decide who’s sent home. The, the remaining couples indulge in a marriage-themed challenge, before everyone enjoys stretch during a yoga class that offers a dose of inner peace. TheCelebrity Only WayKaraoke is Essex Club SundayWednesday, & Wednesday, 10pm 10pm ITV223rd September ITV2 Seven celebrities head into the karaoke bar together in this exciting new music competition. But who will have what it takes to impress, and who will be sent home? Scarlett Moffatt, Courtney Act, Jess Wright, Melvin Odoom, Tallia Storm, Luke Kempner and David Potts take to the karaoke stage in the hope of being crowned the ultimate karaoke star, but the singers are also the judges in this contest. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights ChrisThe Only & Kem: Way is Essex StraightSunday & Outta Wednesday, Love Island 9pm Sunday20th & 23rd & Monday, September 9pm ITVBe The 26th series of The Only Way is Essex continues, celebrating a decade of laughs, fights and saucy shenanigans. But what do the boys and girls have in store this time? In the first of two episodes, Courtney has hit the milestone age of 25, and she’s feeling calm, collected... and on the brink of a quarter-life crisis. Then, Liv finds herself torn between her life down south with her pals and her fiancé Brad up north. CelebrityChris & Kem: Dinner Date Wednesday,Straight Outta 8pm Love Island 23rdSunday September & Monday, 9pm ITVBeITVBe A famous face takes the hot seat for another episode of Dinner Date, choosing three blind dinner dates from five menus while looking for that special someone. Comedy writer and performer Donna Preston is given five menus, each put together by a potential blind date. The five men behind the menus have all come up with a three course meal, but whose will impress Donna most, and will she want seconds? Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. , Weekly highlights MidsomerGrantchester Murders Saturday, 9pm & 10pm ITV319th 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.