Weekly Highlights Week 34-35: Sat 28th Aug- Fri 3rd Sep 2021
Stephen, Monday 9pm 30th August, ITV
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Rolling In It Saturday, 6.30pm 28th August ITV
Stephen Mulhern presents a game show in which members of the public are joined by celebrities to try to win big on one of the biggest arcade games in the world.
Stephen Mulhern continues the fun-packed game show in which everything can change on the roll of a coin. Actor and singerJason Donovan, comedian Katherine Ryan and TV doctor Dr Ranj help contestants to try and win thousands of pounds.
The Void Saturday, 7.30pm 28th August ITV
Ashley Banjo and Fleur East continue the new physical game show in which contestants take on a number of challenges in an attempt to cross The Void.
A number of mental and physical challenges lay in store for the hopefuls as they try to bag the top prize and avoid falling into The Void. Amongst those trying to win the £25,000 jackpot this week are a firefighter, a former pro footballer, and a figure skater.
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The Cube for Soccer Aid Saturday, 8.30pm 28th August ITV
Phillip Schofield presents a special Soccer Aid edition of the game show as celebrity contestants attempt to win a quarter of a million pounds for UNICEF.
Soccer Aid teammates Olly Murs and Joel Dommett, and TV presenter Ore Oduba and his wife Portia are the celebrities whose skills will be put to the test as they face a series of new and classic games in the hope of winning a big cash prize for UNICEF.
MotoGP Live Sunday, 12.30pm 29th August ITV
Matt Roberts presents coverage of the British Grand Prix as the 2021 World Championship heads to Silverstone for the twelfth round of the season.
Brad Binder will be looking to replicate his thrilling victory in the last round in Austria, while championship leader Fabio Quartararo will be keen to extend his lead at the top of the standings after only finishing in seventh place at the Austrian Grand Prix.
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Extreme E Live Sunday, 4pm 29th August ITV
The Extreme E series continues its journey to some of the remotest corners of the world to showcase the performance of all-electric SUVs in extreme conditions.
Action this time comes from the retreating Russell Glacier near Kangerlussuaq in Greenland for the Arctic X Prix. Molly Taylor and Johan Kristofferson won the opening two rounds and will be hoping to make it three out of three on this challenging terrain.
On Yer Bike for Soccer Aid Sunday, 6.30pm 29th August ITV
Eight celebrities take on a huge cycling challenge for UNICEF. The cyclists battle it out across the Yorkshire Dales before heading for the finish line in Emmerdale.
Team England are represented by Alex Beresford, Sair Khan, Barney Walsh and Rebecca Sarker, while Team World include Keith Duffy, Maura Higgins, Joe McFadden and Zoe Lyons. As rivalries grow, which team will pedal their way to victory?
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Vera Sunday, 8pm 29th August ITV
Brenda Blethyn returns as dishevelled Northumberland & City Police detective DCI Vera Stanhope for the eleventh series of the award-winning crime drama.
Vera must unravel the mystery when well-respected local builder and family man Jim Tullman is found beaten to death on the steps of the Collingwood Monument the day before he was due to testify in court as the key witness in a violent assault case.
It’s Clarkson on TV Sunday, 10pm 29th August ITV
We’re living through a golden age of television, but some shows are considerably better than others. This series sees Jeremy Clarkson tell us exactly what he thinks.
The host has a huge array of clips and archive material at hand as he looks at memorable moments across an array of topics including garden makeovers, Cornwall, and Matt Hancock, as well as Jeremy revealing who his ultimate royal crush is.
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Stephen Monday, 9pm 30th August ITV
Hugh Quarshie, Sharlene Whyte and Steve Coogan star in this three-part drama following Doreen and Neville Lawrence’s crusade to achieve justice for their son.
Thirteen years after their son’s racist murder, Stephen Lawrence’s parents continue their fight for justice. Meanwhile, DCI Clive Driscoll finds Stephen’s cold case files and is convinced the case can be solved, despite opposition from within the police.
Love Your Garden Tuesday, 8pm 31st August ITV
Alan Titchmarsh and his team head to Dudley, hoping to transform a deserving young family’s inaccessible patch of lawn into a Mediterranean-style garden.
Alan’s bold design features an outdoor kitchen, spaces for entertainment as well as a quiet, contemplative water feature. Planted throughout with fragrant plants, the garden completely captures the family’s favourite holiday destination of Malta.
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Long Lost Family Tuesday, 9pm 31st August ITV
Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present the moving documentary series that aims to reunite long lost family members after many long years of separation.
We go on a quest across the Atlantic on behalf of our eldest ever searcher. With his 87th birthday approaching, Roy David believes this is his last chance to find his daughter. But his search has a far bigger impact than he could ever have foreseen.
Tenable for Soccer Aid Wednesday, 3pm 1st September ITV
Sally Lindsay presents a special edition of the quiz show as a team of footballers join forces in the hope of winning 125,000 pounds for Soccer Aid for UNICEF.
Professional women’s football team, the London City Lionesses, take on the Tenable Tower as they attempt to answer top 10 list questions and win a huge amount of money for UNICEF. Have they got what it takes to score a Perfect 10?
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Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport Wednesday, 8pm 1st September ITV
The documentary series 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.
Britain is on the cusp of holiday season and Heathrow is revving up for passengers from all over the globe. Suki, a new member of the Passenger Experience Team, has to take some drastic action when a car outstays its welcome at the drop-off point.
Lee Mack’s Road to Soccer Aid Wednesday, 9pm 1st September ITV
Comedian Lee Mack aims to get match fit and raise money for this year’s Soccer Aid for UNICEF match as a cast of celebrities and sports stars help him on his way.
Lee is joined by Rob Brydon, Eddie Izzard, Chunkz, Paul McKenna, Sven Göran Eriksson, Sir Mo Farah and Nicola Adams who help him as he embarks on his quest to improve his skill, stamina, and mental and physical strength in time for the Soccer Aid match.
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Tipping Point for Soccer Aid Thursday, 4pm 2nd September ITV
Ben Shephard hosts a special edition of the quiz in aid of Soccer Aid for UNICEF as three celebrities take on the machine, aiming to win a lot of money for the charity.
TV presenter and UNICEF ambassador Charlie Boorman, ITV’s fishing aficionado Ali Hamidi and Love Islander turned horse racing commentator Chris Hughes all take their turns to answer questions and aim to outwit the mechanical marvel for the jackpot.
World Cup Live: Hungary v England Thursday, 7.15pm 2nd September ITV
Mark Pougatch presents live World Cup qualifying action as England take on Hungary in Budapest, looking to continue their perfect start to the campaign.
It’s the first match for England since the disappointment of their defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final, and Hungary proved they can hold their own against the bigger teams with draws against France and Germany in Euro 2020’s so-called Group of Death.
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The Chase for Soccer Aid Friday, 5pm 3rd September ITV
Join Bradley Walsh for a special Soccer Aid edition of The Chase as four celebrities take on a Chaser in the hope of winning thousands of pounds for UNICEF.
Actor Jimmy Nesbitt, sports commentators Sam Matterface and Seema Jaswal, and football legend Chris Kamara must work together as a team to outwit the Chaser. Soccer Aid regular Bradley Walsh will be on hand to hopefully guide them to victory.
Grantchester Friday, 9pm 3rd September ITV
Robson Green and Tom Brittney return as DI Geordie Keating and Rev Will Davenport for the sixth series of the crime drama set in 1950s’ Cambridgeshire.
The vicarage family and the Keatings are on a summer break at Merries Holiday Camp when the camp’s owner, Roy Reeves, is found dead in suspicious circumstances. Will and Geordie investigate and soon discover almost everyone had a grudge against Roy.
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TheBatman Only v Way Superman: is Essex Dawn of SundayJustice & Wednesday, 10pm ITV2Monday, 6.10pm 30th August ITV2
Blockbuster superhero action from acclaimed director Zack Snyder. Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill suit up as Batman and Superman and go to war with each other.
Fearing the power of a god-like superhero being left unchecked, Batman takes on Metropolis’s most revered and powerful saviour, Superman, but with Batman and Superman at war, a new threat quickly arises placing mankind in even greater danger.
TheBuffering Only Way is Essex SundayThursday, & Wednesday,10pm 10pm ITV22nd September ITV2
The six-part sitcom, written and created by Steve Bugeja and Iain Stirling, following Iain and his group of twenty-something friends, reaches its conclusion.
Iain screen tests for a prime time dating show with Vicky Pattison. Ashley attempts to shut the door on her relationship with Robbie, before Greg’s return. Meanwhile, Rosie tries to convince Iain and Olivia to finally open up to each other about the miscarriage.
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ChrisLove Island& Kem: USA StraightMonday, Outta10.30pm Love & IslandTuesday- SundayFriday 11pm & Monday, 9pm ITVBe30th August-3rd September ITVBe
Arielle Vandenberg hosts the third series of the US version of the hit reality show, featuring a gang of gorgeous young singles, all ready for the summer of their lives.
The Islanders arrive at the Hawaiian Villa and are ready to fall in love. As they take on the first challenges of the series and sparks begin to fly, which couples will stand strong during the coupling ceremony and which Islanders will end up single?
GeorgiaChris & Kem:& Tommy: Baby Steps WednesdayStraight Outta & Thursday, Love Island 9pm 1st-2ndSunday September & Monday, 9pm ITVBeITVBe
We follow TOWIE couple Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou on their journey towards parenthood and all the joy, tears, stress and magical moments that brings.
With Georgia and Tommy’s bundle of joy due any day, nerves set in for the couple as they prepare for their baby’s arrival. The emotional rollercoaster really begins though when Baby Brody arrives and the couple adapt to becoming first-time parents.
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MidsomerThe Booze MurdersCruise Saturday,Wednesday, 9pm 8pm ITV31st September ITV3
Comedy drama starring Martin Clunes and Neil Pearson about the misadventures of five neighbours who set off to Calais to buy cheap champagne for a wedding.
What should be a straightforward trip turns out to be anything but when the group of five set off in one car at first light and head for the hypermarkets of Calais. And while the lads are away in France, the wives and girlfriends make the most of their absence!
MidsomerGrantchester Murders Saturday,Monday-Wednesday, 9pm 10pm & ITV311pm 30th August-1st September ITV3
Another chance to watch the fifth series of the hit detective drama set in picturesque 1950s’ Cambridgeshire ahead of the start of the sixth series on ITV.
Geordie and Will’s investigations include infiltrating the murky world of university societies when a student is found dead, pursuing an arrogant professor who pushes mind-altering but deadly drugs, solving the mystery of a murdered nun, and more.
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BritishITV Racing: Touring Live Car from Championship Goodwood Sunday,Saturday, 10.30am 1.30pm ITV428th August ITV4
Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present action from Goodwood, and there’s coverage of other races from Newmarket and Beverley on a busy day of racing.
The feature meeting of the day is at Goodwood, where a superb card features the Prestige Stakes, March Stakes and the Celebration Mile. Newmarket’s feature race is the Hopeful Stakes, and at Beverley, the Beverley Bullet is the highlight of the day..
British Touring Car Championship Sunday,Live 10.30am ITV4Sunday, 11.10am 29th August ITV4
Steve Rider presents live coverage from Rounds 16, 17 and 18 of the 2021 campaign as the British Touring Car Championship heads to Thruxton.
Last time out, at Knockhill, the title leaders all picked up race wins in their bid to claim vital championship points. Colin Turkington, reigning champion Ash Sutton and Tom Ingram will all be jostling for position this time around as the championship heats up.
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ThunderbirdsScooby-Doo! TheAre MysteryGo Begins Saturday,Monday, 1.30pm 8.30am CITV30th August CITV
Live-action fun with everyone’s favourite crime-solving dog as the story of how Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo formed Mystery Inc. is revealed!
When spooky events begin occurring at Coolsville High, kids Daphne, Velma, Fred, Shaggy and talking dog Scooby-Doo are accused of staging a practical joke and are suspended - to clear their names, they team up to solve the supernatural mystery.
ThunderbirdsScooby-Doo! LegendAre Go of the Saturday,Phantosaur 8.30am CITVFriday, 1.35pm 3rd September CITV
Shaggy, Scooby-Doo, Velma, Daphne and Fred embark on another hair-raising yet hilarious adventure when Mystery Inc. encounter a baffling supernatural monster.
When the Mystery Inc. gang agree to travel to a secluded town to help Fred with his latest science project, their trip turns into a nightmare when they encounter the horrible Phantosaur, and must investigate what’s behind this prehistoric haunting.
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04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 18th August. Alina explains her heartache to a guilty Tyrone. Daniel sees a different side to Daisy. Brian helps Abi to write down her feelings.
05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 18th August. Leyla guards a secret. Meena fumes when David and Victoria help 01 | Rolling In It Broadcast - 14th each other. Bernice hatches a plan. August. Jo Brand, Will Mellor and Richie Anderson try to help three 06 | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? contestants go home with big money. Broadcast - 14th August. Jeremy Clarkson is joined by six contestants, all wanting the chance to become millionaires.
07 | Long Lost Family Broadcast - 16th August. Two siblings who found each other as adults try to trace their older sister, whose existence they only heard of at their mother’s funeral. 02 | The Void Broadcast - 14th August. An aerialist, an action grandma, and a divemaster compete 08 | Cooking With the Stars for the chance to win 25,000 pounds. Broadcast - 17th August. In the final episode, our three remaining stars cook for their lives in a bid to be crowned this year’s winner.
09 Wild China with Ray Mears Broadcast - 17th August. In Qinghai Province, Ray goes on a bear hunt and also comes across pika, Tibetan fox and wolves.
03 | Professor T Broadcast - 15th 10 | Craig and Bruno’s Great British August. Professor T befriends a Road Trips Broadcast - 18th August. vulnerable girl and is convinced she is Craig and Bruno take on a spectacular the key witness to a murder. Dan and Lisa agree to go on a date. scenic Scottish road trip as they follow the A82 from the Lowlands.
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