Weekly Highlights Week 02/03: Sat 16th - Friday 22nd January 2021
Dancing on Ice Sunday, 6pm Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield present the Greatest Show on Ice.
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The Masked Singer Saturday, 7pm 16th January ITV
TV’s craziest guessing game continues its new series. Joel Dommett presents as a new gang of celebrities don costumes and sing with their identities hidden.
We’re back as the madcap singing competition continues. Five more masked singers are competiting to remain anonymous. Can Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan guess who are behind the masks? And who will be taking theirs off here?
The Voice UK Saturday, 8.30pm 16th January ITV
Emma Willis is our host with the most as a new series of the singing competition cotinues. Once again, there’s a life-changing record contract for the winner.
The Blind Auditions continue in the third instalment of the new series of The Voice UK. The competition heats up as will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, Olly Murs and new coach Anne- Marie search for a singing superstar - but will any of them spin their red chairs?
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Paul Sinha’s TV Showdown Saturday, 10pm 16th January ITV
Quizzing superstar, Chaser and stand-up comedian Paul Sinha is joined by a whole host of celebrities as he presents this new TV-themed comedy quiz show.
Team captains Fay Ripley and Rob Beckett are joined by celebrity guests Chizzy Akudolu, Shirley Ballas, Roman Kemp and Iain Stirling as they compete head-to-head and test their TV knowledge. Who will have what it takes to come out on top?
Dancing on Ice Sunday, 6pm 17th January ITV
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are back as the Greatest Show on Ice returns to our screens. Which of this year’s 12 celebrities will become a star?
More celebrities compete alongside professional skaters, looking to impress the judging panel of Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and John Barrowman. Tonight, the first six couples take to the ice, and the pros put on a spectacular show.
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Sunday, 8pm 17th January ITV
Jeremy Clarkson presents new series of the quiz show that sees contestants attempting to answer a string of questions for the ultimate prize of £1,000,000.
Six contestants, 15 questions each, four lifelines, and one chance to become a millionaire. It’s a long and difficult road from the first question to the last, but with plenty of helping hands on the way, will anyone have what it takes to win big?
Finding Alice Sunday, 9pm 17th January ITV
An cast including Keeley Hawes, Gemma Jones, Jason Merrells, Joanna Lumley and Nigel Havers head up this drama from writers Roger Goldby and Simon Nye.
Alice’s life in her dream home with daughter Charlotte and husband Harry is turned upside down when she finds her beloved dead at the bottom of the stairs. Her parents and in-laws only cause her more problems, and her daughter soon has troubles, too.
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Long Lost Family Monday, 9pm 18th January ITV
Nicky Campbell and Davina McCall present a new series of the show in which they come to the aid of people looking to reunite with estranged family members.
The series starts with stories of separation: a mother and father who, having fought in vain to get their son back through the courts, have lived with a lifetime of loss; and a son’s search for his mother, who disappeared from his life when he was a baby.
South Africa with Gregg Wallace Tuesday, 7.30pm 19th January ITV
The six-part series in which Gregg Wallace sets off to explore South Africa’s most iconic landscapes and experiences - along with its glorious food - continues.
Gregg flies into Upington the gateway to the Kalahari and follows the Orange River to the spectacular Augrabies Falls. After paddling down the river, the host has a traditional Afrikaans braai, before trekking into the heart of a desert for a taste test.
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Outbreak: The Virus that Shook the World Tuesday, 9pm 19th January ITV
This documentary is the dramatic global story of the first year of Covid-19, tracing the devastation caused by the spread of the virus across four continents.
This feature-length film explores the science, politics and tragic stories of the victims of the pandemic. It also the looks at how the pandemic was and remains potentially within our control, and how the decisions of governments helped shape its course.
Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury Wednesday, 8.30pm 20th January ITV
Our favourite rambler Julia Bradbury is walking Cornwall and Devon - two counties boasting over 5,000 miles of footpaths across epic and varied landscapes.
Julia spends this episode in Dartmoor National Park. While enjoying a seven-mile circular walk from the iconic Hay Tor, she climbs its towering rocks, learns about Dartmoor ponies and discovers some myths and legends with musician Seth Lakeman.
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The Bay Wednesday, 9pm 20th January ITV
Morven Christie is back as DC Lisa Armstrong as the second series of the hit drama begins. Daniel Ryan, Stephen Tompkinson and Joe Absolom are among the cast.
After dealing with the repercussions of her actions from last year, DC Lisa Armstrong is given the opportunity to prove herself when asked to assist a murder investigation in Morecambe. However, there is danger for Lisa and her kids lurking in the shadows.
The Chasers Road Trip: Trains, Brains and Automobiles Thursday, 9pm 21st January ITV
Anne Hegerty, Shaun Wallace and Mark Labbett are embarking on the geekiest road trip ever, looking to uncover the surprising cognitive abilities of animals.
The Governess, The Dark Destroyer and The Beast travel the globe to take on child geniuses, great apes, and the latest AI and robot technology. They beginin America, where they take on a Bonobo ape, a chimpanzee memory wizard and a dolphin.
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The OnlyCabins Way is Essex SundayMonday-Friday, & Wednesday, 9pm 10pm ITV218th-22nd January ITV2
It’s the final week as a new cast of singles throw out the rule book and delete their dating apps as they attempt to find true love - all in the space of 24 hours.
The pairs move into their cabins, but every 24 hours they’ll decide whether to extend their stay or call it quits and leave. If they’re hunkered down when check out comes there’s one big decision left to make - head home separately or depart as a couple.
TheIbiza Only Weekender Way is Essex SundayTuesday & & Wednesday, Wednesday, 10pm 10pm ITV219th & 20th January ITV2
Join the Ibiza reps for another episode of fun and flirting in the hot Mediterranean sun as they do their best to keep their guests happy, and to have some fun as well.
On Tuesday, David is determined to lay down the law and shake it up a as he has booked in the hotel’s first hen party. Then on Wednesday, things get too much and it’s time for him to get tough. Will the threat of the sack be enough to end the drama?
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ChrisBotched & Kem: StraightSunday, 9pmOutta Love Island Sunday17th January & Monday, 9pm ITVBe
Season six of the show following two of California’s most respected plastic surgeons continues, as more people with botched surgeries seek out their help.
Dr Nassif does his best to kick the butt off a patient’s nose, while Dr Dubrow helps a mother whose breast surgery in the Dominican Republic left her in hospital. While one implant fell out into the hand of a medic, the other fell out as she brushed her teeth.
TheChris Real & Kem: Housewives ofStraight New Jersey Outta Love Island Monday-Friday,Sunday & Monday, 5pm 9pm 18th-22ndITVBe January ITVBe
We’re spending another week in the company of the Real Housewives of New Jersey. Drama’s never far away as we follow the lavish lifestyle of the ladies.
Jennifer loses control when the ladies’ quiet beach vacation goes crazy, Jennifer questions whether she should stay in the Hamptons, Jackie has a heart-to-heart with her dad, Jennifer and Margaret go head to head and Melissa confronts Danielle.
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MidsomerVera Murders Saturday,Monday & 9pm Thursday, 8pm ITV318th & 21st January ITV3
Catch up with some cases from the archives featuring the obsessive, caustic and courageous DCI Vera Stanhope in the wind-swept wilds of Northumberland.
In Monday’s episode, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the brutal murder of a young physiotherapist. Then, on Thursday, Vera and her team must race against time to track down the killer of a respected surgeon and save his abducted teenage daughters.
MidsomerFoyle’s War Murders Saturday,Monday & 9pm ITV3Wednesday-Friday, 10pm Tuesday, 10.05pm 18th-22nd January ITV3
More classic episodes of crime drama starring Michael Kitchen as the methodical DCS Christopher Foyle as he fights crime during the Second World War.
Across the week, Foyle discovers appearances are deceptive, a pact with Nazis leads to revenge and murder, Foyle is accused of a serious offence, a body draws Foyle into an intricate web of SOE espionage, and Foyle investigates sabotage, murder and adultery.
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BritishITV Racing Touring Live: Car Warwick Championship Sunday,Saturday, 10.30am 1.30pm ITV416th January ITV4
Ed Chamberlin presents racing from Warwick and Market Rasen on a competitive afternoon of National Hunt racing. Richard Hoiles provides the commentary.
The action at Warwick includes the Classic Chase over three and a half miles, as well as the three-mile Novices’ Chase. Plus, coverage from Market Rasen includes three races, one of which is a listed National Hunt Flat Race. Mick Fitzgerald provides reports.
BritishMr Bean Touring Day Car Championship Sunday, 10.30amfrom 12.15pm ITV417th January ITV4
A celebration of all things Mr Bean - featuring the first-ever episode of Rowan Atkinson’s comedy, some classics from the archive and a special documentary.
In the first episode, Bean takes an exam, sunbathes and goes to church with Richard Briers. Then, the hapless Bean finds himself in trouble over 13 further episodes, before Happy Birthday Mr Bean celebrates all things Bean through clips and interviews.
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ThunderbirdsScrambled! Are Go Saturday,Saturday &8.30am Sunday, 7.30am CITV16th & 17th January 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 CITV17th January 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.
More challenges beginning with the word How. Sam shows the team how to tuck into a tasty worm treat, Frankie explains how a mistake rewrote a famous fairy tale, and Vick shows Frankie how balloons can go bang with no more than a cotton wool ball.
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04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 6th January. Abi rallies the neighbours to voice their opposition to Ray. Leanne reaches out for help. Evelyn tells Tyrone about Arthur.
05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 1st January. Sarah finds temptation particuarly difficult to resist. 01 | Beat the Chasers Broadcast Elsewhere, Rhona makes Charlie and - 7th January. More contestants step offer and Mack has an offer for Aaron. up to take on The Beast, The Governess, The Sinnerman, The 06 | South Africa with Gregg Vixen and The Dark Destroyer. Wallace Broadcast - 5th January. Gregg starts his exciting journey around South Africa by going on safari at the Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape.
07 | Family Fortunes Broadcast - 3rd January. Gino D’Acampo presents as the Craig family from Falkirk go up against the Mills family from Essex. 02 | Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury Broadcast - 6th 08 | Love Your Weekend with Alan January. The host begins with a Titchmarsh Broadcast - 3rd January. stunning six-mile walk in Cornwall . Alan kickstarts the year with joyful January plants and new craft drinks, and welcomes Father Brown’s Nancy Carroll and presenter Kirsty Gallacher
09 | Peston Broadcast - 6th January December. Featuring guests Therese Coffey, Michael O’Leary, Martin ~Luther King III and John McDonnell.
10 | The Martin Lewis Money Show 03 | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Live Broadcast - 7th January. Martin The Million Pound Question has his January Bill Busting top tips, Broadcast - 5th January. A look at the infamous game of Charles Ingram. and explores how our relationship with Europe could impact our finances.
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