Weekly Highlights Week 33-34: Sat 21st -27th August 2021
Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport Wednesday, 8pm
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ITV Racing: Live from York Saturday, 1.25pm 21st August ITV
Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani are at York for the final day at one of the most prestigious meetings on the British racing calendar, covering the Ebor Festival.
Day four of the Ebor meeting from York, with four races from the Knavesmire, plus two excellent races from Sandown. At York, the feature race is the very valuable Skybet Ebor with a huge prize fund up for grabs for the staying handicappers.
Rolling In It Saturday, 6.30pm 21st 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. This time soap stars Simon Gregson, Lisa Riley and Richard Blackwood help three members of the public try and win thousands of pounds.
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The Void Saturday, 7.30pm 21st 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.
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 the contestants trying to win £25,000 this week are an ultra-marathon runner, an IT student and a Muay Thai boxer.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Saturday, 8.30pm 21st August ITV
The greatest quiz show on television continues with Jeremy Clarkson at the helm, and a host of new contestants chasing their dream to become a millionaire.
Between the contestants and one million pounds are 15 questions on all manner of general knowledge. The contestants have four lifelines on hand to use in order to help them on their way: two chances to Phone a Friend, 50:50 and Ask the Host.
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Professor T Sunday, 9pm 22nd August ITV
Professor Jasper Tempest, a genius Cambridge University criminologist with OCD and an overbearing mother, advises the police. Ben Miller heads the cast.
It’s the last episode of the series - and Professor T’s birthday - and with it comes a haunting childhood memory. Plus, an attempt is made on a billionaire businessman’s life, and Professor T suspects the culprit may be closer to home than the police think.
James Martin’s Islands to Highlands Monday, 8pm 23rd August ITV
A recut version of the series following James Martin as he sets off on his foodie travels across the UK, meeting up with fellow foodies in his favourite locations.
James returns to Northern Ireland with his old chef buddy Paul Rankin, where they’re exploring the area around Lough Neagh. The pair enjoy wasabi and local honey, before James cooks overlooking the dramatic backdrop of Slieve Gullion.
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Long Lost Family Monday, 9pm 23rd 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.
Louise Stoppani is looking for the father she never knew, having discovered aged seven that the man bringing her up was not her biological dad. Plus, Jonathan Gaskarth looks for his birth parents, following the breakdown of his adopted family unit.
Wild China with Ray Mears Tuesday, 7.30pm 24th August ITV
This brand new, seven-part series for ITV features natural world expert Ray Mears on a journey of discovery among the landscapes and wildlife of China.
In an episode named The Secrets of Shangri La, Ray is in the foothills of the Himalayas, where he treks alongside herbal medicine experts, uncovering secrets of some of its plants. Plus, he finds one of the world’s rarest creatures; the snub nosed monkey.
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Love Your Cottage Garden Special Tuesday, 8pm 24th August ITV
Alan Titchmarsh and the team are back for another Love Your Garden special, this time turning their attention to Britain’s favourite garden style - the Cottage Garden.
Visiting some of the nation’s most picture-perfect plots, Alan shares secrets to create this pretty style. Plus, the team take on plots for two hardworking nurses, Pat Hastings in Redditch and Grace Finney in Stoke, creating jaw-dropping plots for the NHS heroes.
Unbelievable Moments Caught on Camera Tuesday, 9pm 24th August ITV
The series - which features a mix of incredible footage was shot by members of the public - continues with more mind-blowing tales from around the world.
From the heart-stopping moment a skydiver gets knocked out at 10,000 feet after a mid air collision, to the rescue of a young woman from her burning car on the M1; the programme is filled with incredible, life-changing events, all captured on camera.
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Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport Wednesday, 8pm 25th August ITV
More new episodes 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.
Spring is about to be sprung and Heathrow is readying itself for a flurry of passengers as it’s announced that holiday makers can travel to 12 new countries. To keep Britain safe - a new traffic light system has come into operation - but it’s confusing travellers.
Undercover Big Boss Thursday, 9pm 26th August ITV
Britain’s biggest bosses go undercover in their own companies to learn what they need to do in order to survive the pandemic and future-proof their companies.
It’s the turn of Shelim Hussain MBE, Managing Director of Euro Foods, one of the biggest suppliers of Indian food in Europe. He has plans to supersize his company, but before doing so, he wants to go undercover to make sure his workforce is ready.
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TheLove Only Island: Way The is LiveEssex Final SundayMonday, & 9pm Wednesday, 10pm ITV223rd August ITV2
After almost two months we have finally reached the final of this year’s competition. It’s been one to remember, but only one couple can go home happy.
It’s been an incredible summer of drama and love. Laura Whitmore brings the finalists together and you get to choose which of them deserves to be crowned winners of Love Island 2021 and walk away with the cash prize. Who will it be?
TheBuffering Only Way is Essex SundayThursday, & Wednesday,10pm 10pm ITV226 August ITV2
A new six-part sitcom, written and created by Steve Bugeja and Iain Stirling, following Iain and his friends - too old for nightclubs yet too poor for mortgages.
Rosie hosts a pop-up art gallery at the house, which is hijacked by Thalia - and Iain finds himself being roped in as the mystery celebrity guest. To deal with her trauma, Olivia drags Finn on a healing mission, while, in Greg’s absence, Ashley and Robbie get close.
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The reality series returns, following entertainment star Ferne McCann as she navigates the biggest challenge of her life: being a mother to daughter Sunday
Things in the McCann household have changed a lot during lockdown. Ferne fell in love with Jack, who moved in with her and Sunday. However, Sunday is not so sure that a new man in her life is for her and Ferne worries she is drifting apart from Carl and Ellis.
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Season 12 of the popular reality series following the extravagant lives of a group of New York housewives begins with three episodes of fun, drama and tears.
Across the three episodes, Ramona is on the prowl and looking for love, while Luann celebrates the end of her probation, Tinsley defends herself in her continuing feud with Dorinda, and the ladies enjoy a glamorous weekend in the Hamptons.
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MidsomerVera Murders Saturday,Monday-Friday, 9pm 8pm ITV323rd-27th August ITV3
A chance to catch up with another set of cases in the company of obsessive, caustic and courageous DCI Vera Stanhope as she tracks down more criminals.
Vera investigates when two people are drowned and surrounded by flowers; a woman once accused of murder takes her own life; a murder occurs in the Northumbrian countryside, Vera rescues a boy from a pond; Vera is reunited with her first sergeant.
MidsomerRuth Rendall Murders Mysteries Saturday,Sunday, 9pm ITV32.45pm, 3.55pm & 5pm 22nd August ITV3
These self contained crime dramas, adapted from novels by international best-selling author Ruth Rendell, ensure intrigue and suspense at every turn.
A man discovers the mutilated body of a young woman on the moors and becomes obsessed with tracking down the killer, however, his passion for the moor fuels Detective Inspector Manciple’s suspicions about who the killer really is...
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BritishSnooker: Touring British Car Open Championship 2021 Live Sunday,Saturday, 10.30am 12.45pm & 6.45pm ITV4Sunday, 7.15pm 21st & 22nd August ITV4
Jill Douglas is joined by Stephen Hendry, Alan McManus, Neal Foulds and Ken Doherty at Leicester’s Morningside Arena for the conclusion of the tournament.
Only the best eight remain as we reach the quarter finals of the competition - played over the best of seven frames - on Saturday afternoon, before the semi finals on Saturday night. Sunday is the best of 11 final, but who’s taking home £100,000?
BritishITV Racing Touring Live: Car Championship Sunday,Sky Bet 10.30amSunday Series ITV4Sunday, 3.45pm 22nd August ITV4
Oli Bell presents the third of three special racing events this summer. The Sunday Series features huge prize money, showcasing the sport in an exciting new way.
This time around the host is at Sandown Park for the third and final staging of the Sunday Series. He’s joined by Leonna Mayor, Luke Harvey and Richard Hoiles for previews and analysis, while Khadijah Mellah is on hand to provide reports.
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ThunderbirdsScooby-Doo! Abracadabra-DooAre Go Saturday,Monday, 1.30pm 8.30am CITV23rd August CITV
We’re back with our favourite crime-fighting pooch and his friends, Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne, but what capers lay in store this time? And whodunnit?
The gang goes on a trip to check on Velma’s younger sister Madelyn, who has been studying stage magic at the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy. Apparently, there have been sightings of a giant griffin there - so the gang decides to investigate.
ThunderbirdsBig Top Scooby-Doo! Are Go Saturday,Friday, 1.35pm 8.30am CITV27th August CITV
More animated adventure comedy featuring Scooby and the gang. The cast of vocal actors includes Frank Welker, Matthew Lillard, Mindy Cohn and Grey Griffin.
When Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang investigate the mystery of a chain of jewel robberies which were reportedly carried out by werewolves, the team decides to go undercover as circus performers in order to attempt to catch the culprits.
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04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 11th August. Craig questions David about Todd’s accident. Nina provokes Asha into declaring her feelings. Nick and Leanne make Debbie an offer.
05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 12th August. Noah discovers Sarah is still trying. Elsewhere, Sarah makes a plea 01 | Undercover Big Boss Broadcast for secrecy, and things get no better - 12th August. It’s the turn of Robert for April, who is still suffering. Forester, chief executive of Bristol Street Motors, one of the largest 06 | The Masked Singer US car dealership groups in the UK. Broadcast - 8th August. Frog, Kitty, Rhino, Night Angel and Turtle perform for guest judge Jeff Dye.
07 | James Martin’s Islands to Highlands Broadcast - 9th August. James’s final stop is in England’s first National Park: The Peak District. He is joined by cooking star Tessa Bramley.
02 | A Year in the Beacons 08 | Craig & Bruno’s Great British Broadcast - 12th August. It’s spring Road Trips Broadcast -11th August. in the Brecon Beacons, and Flash Craig and Bruno experience the and Stella are busy with lambing. very best of the Lake District as they take the scenic westward circuit from Kendal to Keswick.
09 Wild China with Ray Mears Broadcast - 10th August. Ray explores one of China’s famous landscapes - Karst country. On the Li River, he learns how to fish with cormorants.
10 | Long Lost Family Broadcast 03 | Cooking With The Stars - 2nd August. A man whose only Broadcast - 10th August. The memento of his birth mother and celebrities cook their best south east Asian dishes to earn a spot in the final. siblings is an old local newspaper article searches for his family.
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