Weekly Highlights Week 28/29: Sat 11th - Fri 17th July 2020
The Voice Kids Saturday, 7.25pm The search for a new young singing superstar begins.
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John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen Saturday, 11.35am 11th July ITV
The duo provide us with more easy to follow, mouth-watering recipes to try at home - creating wonderful food that even the most novice of cooks could try.
We’re all dreaming of sandy beaches and crystal clear seas right now, and our hosts provide us with a taste of the Mediterranean this time - from bruschetta served three ways, to Lisa’s beetroot risotto and John’s beautiful baked cod and tapenade.
ITV Racing: Live from Newmarket Saturday, 1.25pm 11th July ITV
Hosts Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present a busy weekend of racing, bringing us all of the action from the biggest runs at Newmarket and Ascot.
The feature race of the day at Newmarket is the Group One July Cup, featuring some of the country’s top sprinters. The Superlative Stakes and the Bunbury Cup are also on the card, while the Group Two Summer Mile is the pick of the four races at Ascot.
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The Voice Kids Saturday, 7.25pm 11th July ITV
Emma Willis presents as a new series of the talent show begins - and there is a new coach in town trying to snap up the very best singers for their team.
McFly frontman Danny Jones, pop princess Pixie Lott and The Voice veteran Will.i.am are joined by BRIT Award-winner Paloma Faith as they search for a star of the future. The eventual winner will receive a £30,000 bursary and a family holiday in Orlando
Coronation Street: Weddings Monday, 8.30pm 13th July ITV
Jason Manford narrates this eight-part series taking a look through the Coronation Street archives, with each episode concentrating on a different theme.
This time we’re looking at some of the most memorable weddings in Weatherfield. One hundred and thirty couples have tied the knot on the soap, including Raquel and Curly, Shelley and Charlie and Beth and Kirk - all of who are featured here.
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Long Lost Family: What Happened Next Monday, 9pm 13th July ITV
Catching up with some of the most moving and heart-breaking stories from the show that reunited long-lost family members after events kept them apart.
We follow Geoffrey Tonks who, alongside the sister he was reunited with on the main show, investigates more of his family - and discovers another sister he’s never met. Plus, Robert Lindsay discusses establishing a relationship with his Croatian father.
Paul O’Grady For the Love of Dogs: Back in Business Wednesday, 9pm 15th July ITV
The host returns to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in one of the most dramatic periods in its history as the centre had to be locked down back in March.
Before its doors closed for the first time in its 160-year history, Paul spent the day at Battersea, trying to rehome 150 animals. Among them are some puppies. Can Paul resist adding to his canine family when a tiny pup called Dinky crawls into his coat?
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Stephen Lawrence: Has Britain Changed? Thursday, 8pm 16th July ITV
A special live programme in which presenters Rageh Omaar and Anushka Asthana are joined by a panel of high-profile guests to examine how equal the UK really is.
The killing of George Floyd in the US triggered global protests, with thousands taking to the streets in Britain demanding an end to racial inequality here. The programme presents the results of an exclusive poll taking a look at racism in Britain today.
European Cup Winners: The British Pioneers Thursday, 11.55pm 16th July ITV
A special programme looking at the European Cup - football’s biggest European club competition before the Champions League - and the British teams that won it.
Beginning in 1955, Real Madrid dominated the competition early on, but British teams made their mark in 1967, first via Celtic, then Manchester United. It then charts the considerable success of Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, as well as Aston Villa.
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TheLove Only Island: Way Australia is Essex SundaySaturday-Monday, & Wednesday, 9pm 10pm ITV211th-13th July Love Island: Australia - The Final Tuesday, 9pm 14th July ITV2
Catch up with the Australian edition of the glamorous reality hit in which beautiful singles live in a sun-drenched villa under the watchful gaze of the audience at home.
As finale week continues, tensions between the couples comes to an all-time high. One Islander runs away from the villa, and a controversial challenge spells the end of one couple’s connection. Then, on Tuesday, the winning couple is revealed.
TheLove Only Island: Way All is the Essex Dramz SundayLove Island: & Wednesday, All the Feels 10pm ITV2Love Island: All the Lols Wednesday-Friday, 9pm 15th-17th July ITV2
Join Love Island narrator Iain Stirling for a guide to some of the most memorable moments in the show’s history, including rows, tears and more than a few laughs.
Over six series Love Island has secured its place as one of the most popular reality shows in British TV history, and Iain Stirling takes us through all of the juiciest drama, saddest tear-jerking moments and hilarious laughs that the island has offered so far.
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ChrisHow to& Kem:Lose a Guy in 10 Days StraightSaturday, Outta 8pm Love Island Sunday11th July & Monday, 9pm ITVBe
Romantic comedy starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey as cynical singles out to break each other’s hearts, until they find themselves falling in love.
Ad executive Benjamin is challenged to make a woman fall in love with him to win a contract. Andie has to write an article on how to lose a man in 10 days. They seem like a perfect match, but neither is prepared for the possibility of actual romance.
RealChris Housewives & Kem: of Atlanta Sunday,Straight 9pm Outta Love Island 12thSunday July & Monday, 9pm ITVBeITVBe
The glamorous reality show following affluent women of Atlanta as they organise careers, motherhood and social calendars continues its 11th season.
Eva and the ladies continue their celebration with a bachelorette party, and some epic battles go down during a traditional samurai lesson. Elsewhere, NeNe’s troubles with Gregg come to an ugly head and leave her questioning their entire relationship.
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MidsomerCharles: 50 Murders Years a Prince Saturday,Sunday, 9pm 9pm ITV312th July ITV3
To mark the 50th anniversary of The Prince of Wales’ Investiture, this documentary looks behind the headlines to find the truth about the Prince’s life.
Over the tumult of the past half a century, the Prince has seen good times and bad both on the international stage and in his own private life. But what does he make of all those experiences, and what will be the legacy of his time as the Prince of Wales?
MidsomerLaw & Order: Murders UK Saturday,Monday-Friday, 9pm 10pm ITV313th-17th July ITV3
A week of thrilling crime drama following both police and prosecutors as they fight to bring criminals to justice and exonerate the innocent, one case at a time.
A body is found at a London hospital, a teenager is murdered, a former vice cop is beaten to death in an underpass, a convicted murderer who has been studying law inside is given the chance to appeal, and repressed memories reignite a cold case.
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BritishTour De Touring France CarReCycled: Championship Sunday,Geraint’s 10.30am Tour ITV4Saturday-Friday, 7pm 11th-17th July ITV4
Cycling star and 2018 Tour De France winner Geraint Thomas looks back on his greatest race so far, covering all 21 stages of that gruelling odyssey in the saddle.
Over the course of the week, Geraint introduces several more stages of the 2018 Tour De France, and offers insights and behind-the-scenes information about how he prepared for the immense physical and mental challenges of securing his success.
BritishGiant Lobster Touring Hunters Car Championship Sunday,Monday, 10.30am 9pm ITV413th July ITV4
Reality drama on the high seas with six Australian lobster boat captains risking everything to catch the prized seafood delicacy over the winter hunting season.
It’s the very last week of the winter rock lobster hunting season, but the powerful Bass Strait tide is dragging the Ella Rose dangerously close to the razor-sharp rocks of Three Hummocks Island. Can the crew keep the ship steady and bring in one last haul?
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ThunderbirdsNicky, Ricky, Dicky Are Go and Dawn Saturday,Monday-Friday, 8.30am CITV12.35pm & 5pm 13th-17th July CITV
Madcap live action comedy. Quadruplets Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn, though different from each other, come up with interesting solutions to their problems.
Stories across the week include Ricky and Dawn’s battle for control of the remote ruining a party, Dawn making her school’s soccer team, with a price attached, and as everyone’s 10th birthday approaches, they decide to hold solo parties.
ThunderbirdsDrop Dead Weird Are Go Saturday, 8.30am8.30 & 8.55am CITV11th July CITV
Paranormal children’s comedy following the hilarious antics of an unusual Australian family who move to an isolated seaside village in rural Western Ireland.
In the first of a double bill of madcap supernatural shenanigans, there’s a certain kind of strange romance sweeping through the village. Then, in the second of the two episodes, everyone is getting very competitive. But who has their eyes on the prize?
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