Weekly Highlights Week 51/52/53: Sat 19Th December - Friday 1St January
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Weekly Highlights Week 51/52/53: Sat 19th December - Friday 1st January The Masked Singer Boxing Day, 7pm The unique singing competition returns for a second series. This information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain until Sat 5th December 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 The Masked Singer: The Story So Far Saturday, 5pm 19th December ITV With a new series of the hit singing competition on the horizon, this special goes behind the scenes of the show that turned us into a nation of couch detectives. Joel Dommett presents this one-off, featuring previously unseen interviews with the judges and contestants from the first series of the show. There are highlights galore too as we look back with Ken Jeong, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross. Celebrity Supermarket Sweep Saturday, 6.20pm 19th December ITV The fun-filled 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? Store manager Rylan invites Diversity stars Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, pop legend Martin Kemp and his radio DJ son Roman, and Gavin and Stacey stars Joanna Page and Melanie Walters. Who has what it takes to take home £10,000 for charity? Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights The Cube Celebrity Special Sunday, 8pm 20th December ITV Phillip Schofield presents a special episode of the game show in which famous faces take on the challenges in the hopes of winning big money for charity. In this Christmas edition of the tense game show, stand-up and Celebrity Juice captain Emily Atack and her mum Kate Robbins take on The Cube, before Danny and Dougie from the band McFly have a go. Have they got what it takes to win £250,000? Bradley Walsh’s How to Win a Game Show Sunday, 9.15pm 20th December ITV A one-off special in which Bradley Walsh takes us on a tour through the archives, looking at a selection of best bits from game shows, focusing on contestants. The show is a celebration of amazing competitors and big-money winners, featuring commentary from the hosts who witnessed the wins. Plus, there’s a look at the Chasers’ training regime, as well as chats with Ant & Dec and Stephen Mulhern. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights The Big Soap Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale Monday, 9pm 21st December ITV Stephen Mulhern returns to pit the casts of ITV’s biggest soaps against each other once more. Who will take the bragging rights in this year’s extravaganza? Host Stephen is testing the stars in a head-to-head battle to find out who knows their soap best. Will it be Corrie’s Jack P Shepherd, Simon Gregson and Sair Khan, or will Emmerdale’s Mark Charnock, Karen Blick and Jay Kontzle take home the trophy? For the Love of Britain Tuesday, 7.30pm 22nd December ITV The series in which a number of famous faces enjoy the great outdoors continues. This time around, the celebrities are visiting ‘God’s own county’ - Yorkshire. Julia Bradbury follows in the footsteps of the Brontes as she explores the windswept moors, Robson Green sings shanties in the seaside town of Whitby, Ore Oduba hits the Coast to Coast walking trail near Richmond and Ade Edmondson heads to Malham. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Chefs’ Burnt Bits Wednesday, 8pm 23rd December ITV Chefs’ Burnt Bits blends the best food bloopers in TV history to cook up a classy and funny dish of moments where things didn’t go according to plan in the kitchen. A host of top TV chefs including Gino D’Acampo, James Martin, Ainsley Harriot and Lisa Faulkner remember the times that things went wrong in the kitchen - on the telly. There are food disasters galore in this side-splitting guide to cooking on the box. Jennifer Saunders’ Memory Lane Wednesday, 9pm 23rd December ITV Jennifer Saunders slips behind the wheel of a classic red Jaguar E-Type for this special show in which she takes Michael Sheen on a journey into his past. Jennifer drives Michael through the streets of Port Talbot where he grew up, stopping at key locations to hear personal stories from his childhood to the present day. With everything caught on in-car cameras, this is a funny, emotional and poignant journey. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Katherine Jenkins Christmas Spectacular from the Royal Albert Hall Christmas Eve, 2.15pm 24th December ITV Classical music superstar Katherine Jenkins OBE is joined by a a host of guests as she presents a magical Christmas musical from the iconic Royal Albert Hall. The Welsh singing sensation will be performing seasonal favourites and carols with Hollywood musical glamour. Joining her in the incredible venue are Vanessa Redgrave, Bill Nighy, Sir Bryn Terfyl, Alberto Urso, Marisha Wallace, Erina Takahashi and more. Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Christmas Special Christmas Eve, 4.40pm 24th December 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. Ben Shephard presents a seasonal special of his fun-filled game show. Looking to win £20,000 for their chosen charities are broadcasting legend Claire Balding, TV favourite Joe Swash and actress and Loose Women regular Sherrie Hewson. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Celebrity Catchphrase Christmas Special Christmas Eve, 5.45pm 24th December 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? Expect Mr Chips to be wearing his festive jumper in this festive special. Diversity star Jordan Banjo, Call the Midwife star Helen George and football legend Harry Redknapp are all trying to ‘say what they see’ in order to win huge money for their charity. Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow Christmas Special Christmas Eve, 8.15pm 24th December ITV The festive fun continues as Alan Carr returns for a special edition of his Epic Gameshow, asking more lucky audience members to ‘come on down!’ to win. In this festive romp, audience members will be called down to Contestants’ Row for the chance to guess if the price is right on a host of Christmas prizes before spinning the wheel and taking on the showcase, where they stand to win a mountain of prizes. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Birds of a Feather - We Gotta Get Out Of This Place Christmas Eve, 9.15pm 24th December ITV A festive visit to some of our favourite ladies. Not everything is as it has always been in Chigwell, but while some things change, some will always stay the same... Tracey and Dorien have been cooped up together in Chigwell for months upon months. However, Dorien is back to her old tricks with a rich dentist, while Tracey is missing her family. As 2020 finally comes to an end, who’s in and who’s out? The Jonathan Ross Christmas Show Christmas Eve, 10pm 24th December ITV The host presents the festive special of his chat show, featuring some of the biggest stars on the planet dropping by for a natter and the best musical acts. Jonathan is joined by Bradley Walsh and his son Barney, Our Girl star Michelle Keegan, award-winning comedian Kevin Bridges and Sir Mo Farah, who tells all about his recent stint in I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Jess Glynne provides the music. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights James Martin’s Christmas Day Christmas Day, 12noon 25th December ITV For the first time on Christmas Day, James invites viewers his house and kicks off the nation’s celebrations in style as he serves up a fantastic feast of festive food. The host cooks up a magical meal with Denise Van Outen and Chris Evans. They’re joined by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, The Ritz’s head chef John Williams and Bake Off Creme De La Creme winner Mark Tilling to make stunning treats. Tenable Christmas Cracker Christmas Day, 3.40pm 25th December ITV Warwick Davis returns with a special festive episode of the popular general knowledge quiz, but do the contestants have what it takes to win the jackpot? A team of five pantomime performers take on the tricky Tenable Tower and attempt to answer a series of taxing top tens. Can they go all the way and bag themselves the ultimate Christmas present and walk away with a £125,000 jackpot? Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights The Chase Celebrity Christmas Special Christmas Day, 5pm Boxing Day, 6pm 25th & 26th December ITV As their festive tradition continues the Chasers don their glad rags - and fancy dress - and work as a team to try to take down more teams of celebrities.