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Weekly Highlights Week 49/50: Sat 5th - Friday 11th December 2020

Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years Monday, 8.30pm William Roach is one of the many stars looking at the soap’s history.

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Celebrity Supermarket Sweep Saturday, 5pm 5th December ITV

The new series in which Rylan Clark-Neal welcomes some famous faces into his superstore continues. Have they got what it takes to win big money for charity?

Emmerdale’s Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden, The Chase’s Jenny Ryan and singer Megan McKenna and DJs Melvin Odoom and Rickie Haywood-Williams are ready to race around Rylan’s store. Will any of them win £10,000 for charity?

Catchphrase: Catchiest Moments Saturday, 6.30pm 5th December ITV

Stephen Mulhern takes a hilarious look back at some of the most memorable moments of the game show - joined as ever by his animated friend Mr Chips.

We’re treated to more of the best, funniest and strangest moments in the host’s time on the programme. Expect unseen footage, incredible wins, some frankly unbelivable answers and plenty of chance to play along at home, just ‘say what you see’.

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The Show Saturday, 9.30pm 5th December ITV

The host continues the new series of his chat show, featuring some of the biggest stars on the planet dropping by for a natter and the best musical acts performing.

The host is joined by travelogue, Monty Python and comedy legend Michael Palin. Plus, pop goddess discusses her chart-topping album, and Jonathan’s The co-stars , Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan drop by.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: The Million Pound Question Sunday, 8pm 6th December ITV

The new series looking back at those who have gone on to win the biggest prize that the game show has to offer continues, with some celebrity offerings too.

We are transported to 2001 and the iconic, winning game of Robert Brydges. Plus, there’s a look back at Rachel Golding from the first series, Chris Evans boosting his charities’ good fortune, and celeb games featuring John Barnes and Jeremy Clarkson.

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Gary Barlow’s Night at the Museum Sunday, 9pm 6th December ITV

A very special evening of entertainment in a very special venue as hosts an hour of musical fun from the Natural History Museum in .

The superstar performs some of his biggest hits, as well as songs from his new album and some special covers as he’s joined by stars including Michael Buble, , Alfie Boe, , Jason Donovan, Beverley Knight and .

Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years Monday, 8.30pm 7th December ITV

A host of Corrie stars past and present come together to celebrate the programme’s 60th anniversary, exploring how it became a national institution.

Joanna Lumley narrates this look at Coronation Street’s diamond anniversary. Stars including Michelle Keegan, William Roache, , Simon Gregson, Sally Dynevor, Jennie McAlpine and many more celebrate six decades on the cobbles.

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For the Love of Britain Tuesday, 7.30pm 8th December ITV

The second instalment of a new series in which Julie Walters - helped by a number of her celebrity - invites us to take a great escape into our great outdoors.

This time we’re in Britain’s most popular national park, the Lake District. Julia Bradbury hikes up the mighty Helvellyn, while Ben Fogle enjoys a climbing experience at Honister slate mine, and Ade Edmondson captains a steamer on lake Ullswater.

The Royal Variety Performance 2020 Tuesday, 8pm 8th December ITV

Comedian, entertainer, radio DJ and presenter hosts his debut Royal Variety Performance on a star-studded evening at ’s Opera House.

A show-stopping night of entertainment features Gary Barlow, Steps, Melanie C, Britain’s Got Talent winner , Marisha Wallace, Celeste, Daliso Chaponda, Jo Caulfield, Stephen Mulhern, and Michael Ball with Captain Sir Tom.

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Paul O’Grady’s Great British Escape Wednesday, 8.30pm 9th December ITV

A six-part series in which Paul O’Grady embraces the staycation and explores the county which has been his adopted home for more than 20 years - Kent.

Paul’s focus this time around is Kent’s beautiful forests. He begins at the Wildwood Trust just outside Canterbury, where he meets rodents and feed bears. Later, he visits a cider apple orchard, tries his look at horse coppicing and meets a beekeeper.

Queens of the Street Wednesday, 8pm 9th November ITV

As part of the Coronation Street birthday celebrations, this special looks back at some of the women who have ruled the roost since the first episode in 1960.

There is exclusive backstage footage revealing what it takes to get six episodes of the show on screen each week, while stars including Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sally Lindsay, Alison King, Helen Worth, Sue Nicholls, Kate Ford and more discuss life on Corrie.

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TheShopping Only Way with is Keith Lemon SundaySunday, &10pm Wednesday, 10pm ITV26th December ITV2

Keith and a celebrity guest hit the shops as he delves into the shopping habits of the rich and famous whilst having a good gossip. Who is he out with this week?

The host spends more time with his famous friends. FIrst up, Italian chef and presenter Gino D’Acampo teaches Keith how to make pizza and pasta at one of his restaurants, before Keith takes rapper Lady Leshurr to an adventure farm park.

TheFamily Only Guy Way is Essex SundayMonday, & 9pm Wednesday, 10pm ITV27th December ITV2

More 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.

Lois and Peter bicker over who should be the new major of Quahog following the death of Major West. Pest leading Peter to seek out the late Mayor West’s cousin, Wild Wild West, and getting him to run - but his plan soon backfires...

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ChrisChristmas & Kem: Dinner Date StraightWednesday, Outta 8pm Love Island Sunday9th December & Monday, 9pm ITVBe

Love is on the menu in a festive edition of the cooking and dining reality show that gives five contenders the chance to win someone’s by making them a meal.

Legal assistant and law student Mimi is given five menus, each put together by a blind date, but she will only be having dinner with three of them. She’ll choose her dates based on the menus she most likes. Who will she want to see for seconds?

GemmaChris & Kem:Collins: Diva for Xmas Wednesday,Straight Outta 9pm Love Island 9thSunday December & Monday, 9pm ITVBeITVBe

Gemma Collins is getting ready for Christmas! It’s been a terrible year for most and The GC is determined to raise the nation’s spirits in a way that only she can.

Gemma visits a turkey sanctuary to learn about the plight of the bird at this time of year, before glamming up for her Christmas card shoot. Finally, she meets up with Darren Day to record what they hope will be a chart-topping Christmas hit.

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MidsomerClassic Coronation Murders Street - Saturday,60th Anniversary 9pm ITV3Monday-Wednesday, 10pm & 10.35pm Thursday, 10pm Friday, 10.10pm 7th-11th December

Tune in for a whole week’s worth of classic stories from the cobbles to celebrate the diamond anniversary of the long-running soap - 60 years of Corrie.

A collection of memorable episodes from the archives across the week. Beginning with the very first episode of the soap in 1960, through some shocking storylines, all the way up to the aftermath of the tram crash, which stunned the nation in 2010.

MidsomerThe Road to Murders Coronation Street Saturday,Friday, 8.30pm 9pm ITV311th December ITV3

The story of how the genius and passion of scriptwriter gave birth to Coronation Street, the longest-running drama in British television history.

Tony Warren had a dream of bringing characters from the working-class Salford that he knew and loved to the small screen, but could he persuade his bosses to turn his dream into reality? The drama tells the story of his battle to have his show made.

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BritishITV Racing: Touring Live Car from Championship Sandown Sunday,Saturday, 10.30am 1.15pm ITV4ITV Racing Live: Huntingdon Sunday, 1pm 6th & 7th December ITV4

Oli Bell is our host for a packed-full of with top horse racing action, featuring runs at Sandown, Aintree, Huntingdon, Kelso, Cork and Punchestown.

Saturday’s action features National Hunt Racing, including the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown and the Becher Chase at Aintree. As we move into Sunday, there’s the Hilly Way Chase at Cork, followed by the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown.

BritishThe Motorbike Touring CarShow Championship Sunday,Wednesday 10.30am & Thursday, 9pm ITV49th & 10th December ITV4

Presenter, motorcycle adventurer and writer Henry Cole concludes the series in which he takes more in-depth looks at the fascinating world of motorcycling.

On Wednesday, Henry rides an African Twin through the backroads of Oxfordshire road-tests his first ever electric motorbike, while on Thursday he brings his Chopper rebuild to a climax while taking time to ride the latest CCM bike.

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ThunderbirdsScrambled! Are Go Saturday,Saturday &8.30am Sunday, 7.30am CITV5th & 6th December 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 CITV6th December 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.

Join the team in the HOW Hub as Frankie proves how a car can clean up, Doctor HOW makes bright bears, Vick explains just how pants a shooting star can be and Fred keeps everyone in suspense as he asks how a box can keep you guessing!

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04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 23rd November. Desperate Leanne looks for another solution to her problem. Elsewhere, Carla learnsa about Johnny’s historic crime.

05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 23rd November. Liam is left reeling by recent developments. Elsewhere, Priya 01 | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: has a suggestion, but is left hurting, The Million Pound Question while Jacob tells Leyla he’s leaving. Broadcast - 22nd November. The show’s first million-pound winner 06 | Griff’s Great Australian Judith Keppel takes us through her Adventure Broadcast - 20th journey up the question ladder. November. Griff seeks to uncover what makes ‘the good life’ - travelling from the Gold Coast to Longreach.

07 | Celebrity Supermarket Sweep Broadcast - 21st November. Rylan is joined in the store by JLS heart- throbs Aston and JB, actress and singer Martine McCutcheon and husband Jack McManus, and pals and . 02 | Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Broadcast - 22nd November. WIth Daniel Brocklebank, Shazia Mirza and 08 | Gyles Brandreth playing for charity. Broadcast - 19th November. Jonathan is joined by Michael McIntyre, Joe Wicks and , who perform.

09 | James Martin’s Saturday Morning Broadcast - 21st November. James is joined by singer Natasha Hamilton and chefs Paul Ainsworth and Ryan and Liam Simpson-Trotman..

10 | John and Lisa’s Weekend 03 | 5 Gold Rings Broadcast - 22nd Kitchen Broadcast - 21st November. November. presents as more hopefuls try to win big. The duo make some of their favourite comfort food, including treacle tart.

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