Weekly Highlights Week 11/12: Sat 20th - Fri 26th March 2021
The Voice UK Final, Saturday, 8.30pm Who will be crowned champion and walk away with a recording contract?
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Six Nations: Ireland v England Live Saturday, 4pm 20th March ITV
Mark Pougatch is joined by studio guests Jonny Wilkinson, Sir Clive Woodward, Brian O’Driscoll and Rory Best for this Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland go head-to-head with England in Dublin, with both teams looking to salvage some pride after what have proved to be hugely disappointing campaigns. Nick Mullins, Lawrence Dallaglio and Geordan Murphy provide the commentary.
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway Saturday, 7pm 20th March ITV
Everyone’s favourites, Ant and Dec, continue the new series of Saturday Night Takeaway. Sit back, relax and enjoy The Happiest 90 Minutes of the Week.
This week, comedian Romesh Ranganathan takes a seat in the Guest Announcer Booth - while Stephen Mulhern is back for another action-packed, sporting Ant v Dec Challenge. Plus, Cat Deeley is in the studio for one of the riskiest Undercovers ever!
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The Voice UK Final Saturday, 8.30pm 20th March ITV
Emma Willis presents as the singing competition reaches its exciting conclusion. There’s a life-changing record contract up for grabs, but who will be victorious?
It’s the live final of The Voice UK and the four remaining singers must battle it out to win a recording contract. Join the four superstar coaches - Sir Tom Jones, Anne-Marie, Olly Murs and will.i.am - to find out who will be crowned the winner of The Voice UK.
The Jonathan Ross Show: Special Guests Saturday, 10.35pm 20th March ITV
We’re dipping into the archive for a look back at some of the most memorable moments from recent series of the show, featuring the very best guests.
Highlights of chats with some of the biggest stars on the planet, including Sir David Attenborough, Sheridan Smith, Kevin Hart, Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Hugh Jackman, Liam Gallagher, Michelle Keegan, Ed Sheeran, Tiffany Haddish and Robbie Williams.
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Britain’s Got Talent: Acts That Stormed the World Sunday, 1.40pm 21st March ITV
The first of three special episodes celebrating Britain’s Got Talent - featuring the most memorable, surprising and extraordinary auditions from years gone by.
A dip into the archives for a look at the most iconic auditions from Britain’s Got Talent and Got Talent’s from across the globe - featuring some of the incredible auditions which sent the internet into a spin - including X, Callum Scott and Kseniya Simonova.
All Star Musicals Sunday, 6.30pm 21st March ITV
John Barrowman hosts this one-off spectacular in which six celebrities take to the stage for a night of musicals magic - performing a selection of show tunes.
Ranj Singh, Robert Peston, Rob Rinder, Barney Walsh, Jessica Hynes and Luisa Bradshaw-White perform songs from Chicago, The Greatest Showman, Guys and Dolls and more, hoping to impress Elaine Paige, Samantha Barks and Trevor Dion Nicholas.
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Midsomer Murders Sunday, 8pm 21st March ITV
Neil Dudgeon returns as DCI John Barnaby as the 21st series of the crime drama continues, and as ever, with this being Midsomer, a murder case isn’t far away...
The Deddington’s thriving bee empire has put Granville Norton on the map, but things are buzzing away in the background - and trouble isn’t far away. Barnaby investigates when the bee hives are attacked - and a murder turns the case upside down...
Unforgotten Monday, 9pm 22nd March ITV
Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar return to their roles as DCI Cassie Stuart and DI Sunil Khan as the fourth series of the captivating police drama continues.
Cassie and Sunny interview two of the four suspects again and get closer to the truth about what happened the night Walsh disappeared. They learn that phone mast data puts Ram and Dean in the same vicinity three days after the announcement about Walsh’s body being discovered.
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Kate Garraway Finding Derek Tuesday, 9pm 23rd March ITV
A one-off film in which journalist and presenter Kate Garraway allows cameras to document her life with her husband seriously ill in hospital with Covid-19.
Kate meets others whose lives have been affected by coronavirus, including community nurse Orli, who is experiencing symptoms from long covid, and Julie, whose husband Steve has been unconscious for 12 months since contracting the virus.
Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport Wednesday, 8pm 24th March ITV
The new series of the documentary exploring the ups and downs of life behind the scenes at the busiest airport in the UK, and what it’s like to work there, continues.
With Christmas approaching, new airline Domestic Carrier Eastern Airways discover bad news in the form of a new coronavirus variant that is closing airports around the world. Plus, Demi and new Passenger Experience Manager Tas have troubles galore.
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DNA Journey Wednesday, 9pm 24th March ITV
The third and final part of the series in which six celebrities embark on an adventurous and life-changing road trip to discover their family history.
Father and son Martin and Roman Kemp travel from North London to the North East as they unlock secrets of their past and meet family they never knew existed. There’s a night at the British Museum and an emotional trip to a grave along the way.
World Cup Live: England v San Marino Thursday, 7.15pm 25th March ITV
Mark Pougatch presents action from Wembley as England begin their qualifying campaign for the 2022 FIFA World Cup by hosting football minnows San Marino.
Gareth Southgate’s England will expect to make a strong start to their campaign against the lowest-ranked team in world football - San Marino. Eni Aluko, Roy Keane and Ian Wright provide analysis, with commentary by Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon.
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TheLove Only Island: Way Australia is Essex SundaySaturday-Friday, & Wednesday, 9pm 10pm ITV220th-26th March ITV2
The second series of the Australian version of the show in which singles on the lookout for love live in a beautiful villa and compete to win big money continues.
Over the course of the week, Todd chooses to couple up with Jessie, leaving Gerard single and heartbroken, Adam hopes a new girl will arrive to sweep him off his feet, a massive triple dumping leaves the islanders in shock, and much, much more.
The OnlyStand Way Up Sketchis Essex Show SundayMonday, & 10.05pm Wednesday, 10pm ITV222nd March ITV2
Variety comedy show featuring some of the best established and up-and-coming comedians in the UK showing off their skills in stand-up routines and sketches.
Each comedian tells a story, then performs a live-action reconstruction. This time, Alfie Brown, Adam Rowe, Felicity Ward, Kemah Bob, Huge Davies, Elf Lyons, Matt Richardson and Chris Washington present stories that will have you laughing out loud.
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The 28th series of The Only Way is Essex continues, and there are more laughs, fights and shenanigans on the horizon. Sit back end enjoy Essex’s finest in action.
Ella spills the beans on her secret kiss with Pete, but how will he respond? Amy, meanwhile, finds herself in the middle of not one, but two dramas involving Harry and Saff. Elsewhere, Chloe B makes good on her promise to prove herself to Harry L.
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The 12th series of the reality show following affluent, ambitious women as they organise challenging careers, motherhood and enviable social calendars begins.
As the new series begins, Porsha and Dennis have to dig deep as their relationship hits a rough patch, while Kenya relishes her new role as mother to daughter Brooklyn. Elsewhere, Cynthia is obsessed about getting engaged, but is it a one-way thing?
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MidsomerLong Lost FamilyMurders Saturday,Sunday, 8pm 9pm ITV321st March ITV3
Nicky Campbell and Davina McCall present the show in which they come to the aid of people who are looking to reunite with their estranged family members.
This episode features two stories of new beginnings. First up is a woman who was separated from her mother because of a tragic twist of fate. Then, the series’ first transgender searcher is desperate to know if their birth mother will accept them.
MidsomerLaw & Order Murders UK Saturday,Monday-Wednesday, 9pm 10pm ITV3Thursday & Friday, 10.05pm 22nd-26th March ITV3
Bradley Walsh, Harriet Walter and Jamie Bamber star as police detectives trying to make a difference in the UK version of the wildly successful US crime drama.
Another chance to see the series from the very beginning. Cases across the week feature the discovery of a body at a London hospital, a teenager’s murder, a former vice cop being beaten to death, a troubling cold case resurfacing - and much more.
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BritishITV Racing Touring Live: Car Uttoxeter Championship Sunday,Saturday, 10.30am 1.30pm ITV420th March ITV4
Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present a busy day of top-class racing action, featuring the biggest races at both Uttoxeter and Kempton.
The feature meeting is at Uttoxeter, where the four races on show include the Midlands Grand National - the highlight of the season at the course. Plus, there are three races at Kempton. Analysis comes from Andrew Thornton and Luke Harvey.
BritishSnooker: Touring Tour Championship Car Championship Sunday,Monday-Friday, 10.30am ITV412.45pm & 6.45pm 22nd-26th March ITV4
The Cazoo Series concludes with the Tour Championship at the Celtic Manor resort in Wales as the top eight snooker players on the one-year list compete.
World number one Judd Trump heads the field, alongside Neil Robertson, Mark Selby, John Higgins, Ronnie O’Sullivan and more, with £150,000 up for grabs. The quarter- finals are played from Monday to Thursday, before the semi-finals begin on Friday.
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ThunderbirdsScrambled! Are Go Saturday,Saturday &8.30am Sunday, 7.30am CITV20th & 21st March CITV
Bite-sized fun with the Scrambled! team along with all your favourite Saturday and Sunday morning cartoons, as well as games and some exciting giveaways.
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!, DC Superhero Girls and more.
ThunderbirdsThe Rubbish World Are Go of Dave Spud Saturday,Saturday &8.30am Sunday, 9.05am CITV20th & 21st March CITV
The second series of the animation about Dave Spud and his family – along with Gareth the Starfish and one-eyed flea-ridden Fuzzypeg the dog – continues.
On Saturday, Dave and his friend Robert Robot must catch a meteor heading for Grimsby before everyone is squished. Then on Sunday, Anna is training to be a magician - with Dave as her helpful assistant - when they receive a magic spell book.
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04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 10th March. Peter encourages Carla to follow her heart. Sean is taken in by Rhydian’s flattery. Corey voices his disgust at Asha and Nina’s relationship.
05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 10th March. Dawn is shocked by Kim’s revelation. Elsewhere, Jimmy and 01 | Oprah with Meghan and Harry Nicola continue to be watched, Broadcast - 8th March. Another while Manpreet feels guilty. chance to see the interview that the whole world has been talking about. 06 | Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport Broadcast - 10th March. It’s lockdown as a new series of the documentary begins, and staff are fighting to keep business going.
07 | Unforgotten Broadcast - 9th March. Cassie and Sunny interview each of the four suspects, who all deny knowing the victim. Bouting discovers Walsh was cautioned 02 | DNA Journey Broadcast - 10th three weeks before his death. March. Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp go on a voyage of discovery, using DNA to find out all about 08 | James Martin’s Saturday their respective family histories. Morning Broadcast - 6th March. The host is joined by Priyanka Chopra Jones, Claude Bosi and Stephen Terry.
09 Dancing on Ice Broadcast - 7th March. The Greatest Show On Ice reaches the semi-finals and all of the contestants perform twice each, looking to secure a spot in the final.
10 | The Jonathan Ross Show: 03 | McDonald & Dodds Broadcast Special Guests Broadcast - 6th March. - 7th March. The duo investigate a Guests include Madonna, Dave troubling murder when a girls’ weekend away takes a sinister turn. Bautista, Peter Kay, Harrison Ford, Glenn Close, The Spice Girls and more.
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