Weekly Highlights Week 16/17: Sat 24th - Fri 30th April 2021
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In For A Penny Saturday, 7pm 24th April ITV
Stephen Mulhern continues the third series of the hit game show which sees him travelling the country with his unique brand of games, giving away cash prizes.
Stephen’s next port of call is Southampton, where he challenges more unsuspecting members of the public to take on his silly and often bonkers games for a chance to win anything from the price of their petrol to a cool £1,000 in the final game of the show.
Game of Talents Saturday, 7.30pm 24th April ITV
The new entertainment series, hosted by Vernon Kay, in which game shows and talent shows collide to create a guessing game like no other, continues.
This time around Stephen Mulhern goes up against Emma Willis. Each teams up with a contestant to try to win big-money prizes by matching performers to their secret skills, but which of the television stars will be sending their team-mate home happy?
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Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow Saturday, 8.30pm 24th April ITV
Alan Carr continues the second series of his Epic Gameshow - revamping old favourites including Play Your Cards Right, Take Your Pick, Bullseye and more.
Alan brings back Name That Tune. He is joined by a live house band who play a whole host of party anthems, while four hopeful contestants try to name that tune in the shortest time possible to win £25,000. Plus, Sophie Ellis-Bextor makes an appearance.
The Jonathan Ross Show Saturday, 9.35pm 24th April 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.
Jonathan is joined by music and fashion icon Boy George, Great British Bake Off supremo Prue Leith, rapper-turned-chef Big Zuu and rising star of comedy Joanne McNally. Plus, multi platinum-selling London Grammar perform in the studio.
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Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Sunday, 7pm 25th April 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.
Robert Rinder, Josie Gibson and Greg Rutherford are keen to prove they’ve got what it takes to win for each of their individual causes, but do they have the brain power and skill to go toe-to-toe with one of the trickiest machines in game show history?
After the Storm: America’s Enemy Within? Sunday, 10.25pm 25th April ITV
Robert Moore - whose TV news crew were inside the Capitol building when it was stormed on January 6th - tracks down those he encountered inside the chaos.
The journalist tries to find the perpetrators he encountered. He hears about their motivations and grievances and asks if they regret their role. One hundred days since the failed insurrection, what is the fallout for America from this deadly invasion?
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Alan Titchmarsh: Spring into Summer Monday, 8pm 26th April ITV
The new series in which Alan Titchmarsh celebrates the great outdoors and the joy of getting back into the fresh air and our green and pleasant land continues.
As the outdoors series continues, former model Twiggy pays tribute to the Great British seaside, David Domoney has garden furniture to help viewers entertain this summer, and Alan goes behind the scenes at one of the UK’s leading farm parks.
Viewpoint Monday-Friday, 9pm 26th-30th April ITV
Noel Clarke heads the cast of this five-part drama, shown every night across the week, following a police surveillance investigation in a Manchester community.
As the series begins, primary school teacher Gemma goes missing in Manchester and surveillance officers Martin and Stella are tasked with observing the prime suspect - Gemma’s boyfriend Greg Sullivan. What will they discover as they watch on?
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Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook Tuesday, 7.30pm 27th April ITV
Ainsley Harriott invites us on a tour of the Mediterranean, where he visits sun- kissed destinations and cooks up some delectable and delicious local treats.
Ainsley kicks off his journey across in style on board a 44ft catamaran, where skipper Jean-Hughes teaches him the basics of sailing and he cooks seafood skewers. Then, he’s in Bonifacio, where he cooks cheese-stuffed aubergines overlooking the harbour.
Paul O’Grady For the Love of Dogs Wednesday, 8pm 28th April ITV
Paul continues his stint at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, meeting a number of pooches with problems as he tries to help find the animals forever homes.
Paul meets a number of canines in need of extra care if they are to find a new home. There’s an American bulldog heartbroken at leaving her owner, a pair of shih tzu sisters from a puppy farm, a Staffie who doesn’t like ladies and a peanut butter-loving stray.
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Giving Up Sugar: For Good? Tonight Thursday, 7.30pm Friday, 8pm 29th & 30th April ITV
In a special two-part investigation over two nights, former MP Tom Watson takes a look at the amount of damage refined sugar is doing to the nation’s health.
Three years on from ditching refined sugar from his own diet, Tom - who lost eight stone in the process - discovers if others can follow his lead, asks what impact us eating less sugar could have on the NHS, and looks at links between Covid and obesity.
Britain’s Brightest Celebrity Family Thursday, 8.30pm 29th April ITV
A second series of the quiz hosted by Anne Hegerty, in which eight celebrities and their families battle it out to try to win £25,000 for the charity of their choice.
Two celebrity families battle it out in the second heat for a place in the semi-final of the competition. Anne Hegerty asks the questions as Coronation Street star Craig Charles and EastEnders actress Rita Simons - with their families in tow - face off.
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TheFamily Only Guy Way is Essex SundayMonday, & 9pm Wednesday, 10pm ITV2American Dad! Monday, 9.30pm 26th April ITV2
An evening of fun and laughs with a selection of new episodes of animations from the mind of Seth MacFarlane - first Family Guy, followed by American Dad!
In Family Guy, Chris and Peter start their own baseball memorabilia business. Meanwhile, Stewie attempts to combat ageing with plastic surgery. Then, in American Dad!, Steve is shocked to discover that Francine is secretly still feeding him breast milk.
TheCelebrity Only WayJuice is Essex SundayThursday, & Wednesday,10pm 10pm ITV229th April ITV2
Host with the most Keith Lemon continues the new series of his anarchic game show as another selection of famous faces play a range of outrageous games.
Joining regular team captains Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore this week for more silly games and over-the-top fun are Take That star Howard Donald, singer and presenter HRVY, media sensation Rebekah Vardy and regular guest Maya Jama.
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ChrisThe Only & Kem: Way Is Essex StraightSunday, 9pmOutta Love Island Sunday25th April & Monday, 9pm ITVBe
The 28th series of The Only Way is Essex continues, and there are more laughs, fights and shenanigans on the horizon. Sit back end enjoy Essex’s finest in action.
Chloe Sims’ confidence gets in the way of her becoming Essex’s next top business magnate. Meanwhile, best mates Tom and Harry decide to buy a house together, and Diags’ long-awaited 30th birthday draws ever closer, but will he bag a world record?
TheChris Real & Kem: HousewivesStraight Outta of Potomac Love Island Monday,Sunday &10pm Monday, 9pm 26thITVBe April ITVBe
The fifth series of the reality show which follows the lives of six women living in Potomac - one of the most affluent towns in the United States - continues.
Robyn provokes tension amongst the ladies when she publishes their photos on her website. Elsewhere, Ashley and Gizelle’s dominatrix party comes to a crashing halt when Ashley makes a shocking statement, while Candiace feels betrayed.
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MidsomerVera Murders Saturday,Tuesday, 8pm 9pm ITV327th April ITV3
A chance to catch up with some cases from the fifth series of the hit detective drama featuring the obsessive, caustic and courageous DCI Vera Stanhope.
When the remains of a teenage girl are found half-buried in a Northumberland wood, Vera and her team find themselves investigating a 30-year-old mystery. Can she discover what happened to the daughter of a miner during the strike in 1984?
MidsomerInside the Crown:Murders Saturday,Secrets of 9pm the Royals ITV3Sunday, 9pm 25th April ITV3
Another chance to catch the documentary series revealing how HM the Queen has navigated the turbulent last seven decades of her record-breaking reign.
The second episode explores the Royal Family’s rollercoaster relationship with the press, from the Queen’s landmark tour of the Commonwealth nations to the lasting impact of the death of Princess Diana on every member of their family to this day.
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BritishWorld RallyTouring Championship Car Championship Sunday,Highlights 10.30am 2021 ITV4Wednesday, 8pm 28th April ITV4
More high-octane action from the 2021 World Rally Championship, as drivers compete for crucial points on a number of nail-biting courses across the planet.
The third round of the action-packed season sees the teams make their way to Croatia, which is making its debut in the calendar. A combination of asphalt roads and some bumpy surfaces will challenge drivers on fast, but often extremely narrow, roads.
BritishMade in Touring Britain Car Championship Sunday,Thursday, 10.30am 8pm ITV429th April ITV4
The third series of the documentary following the processes, design work and creativity that goes into making some of Britain’s best-loved products continues.
Going behind the scenes at the factory making Pimms, meeting the team of craftspeople who make sure the Household Cavalry look their best, learning how polo mallets are made and discovering how street lights are designed to weather any storm.
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ThunderbirdsLEGO Ninjago Are Go Saturday,Monday-Friday, 8.30am 6pm & 6.15pm CITV26th-30th April CITV
The new series of the animated action-packed adventures from the LEGO universe sees the brave ninja head out on a mission to find the missing Master Wu.
Across the week, the ninjas fight their way through the palace to the Hydro Bounty and race to obtain the Storm Amulet before Prince Kalmaar can obtain it. Plus, Wu, Kai, Cole, Ray and Misako try to stop King Kalmaar from leaving Ninjago City, and more.
ThunderbirdsDetention Adventure Are Go Saturday,Monday-Friday, 8.30am CITV5.25pm & 5.40pm 26th-30th April CITV
Framed for an epic prank, the ‘Detention Adventure Four’ are joined by a new ally with clues that might help them find Ignatius Cockshutt’s lost fortune.
Another chance to see the second series of the children’s comedy. Raign, Brett, Joy and Hulk end up in detention again, the detention team follow their clue to a haunted church, a bright star leads these wise boys and girls to a dusty antique store and more.
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04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 14th April. Tyrone agrees to return to Number 9 for the girls, Brian feels helpless as Cathy decides to move, while Michael and James search for Ed.
05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 14th April. Matty is relieved as he receives the support he needs. Elsewhere, 01 | Too Close Broadcast - 12th Noah receives a job offer, while April. Another chance to see the Victoria offers Ethan some help. three-part drama series, starring Emily Watson and Denise Gough. 06 | The Jonathan Ross Show Broadcast - 10th April. In the first of a new series, Jonathan talks to Obi Matuse, Daisy May Cooper, Jimmy Carr and Martin and Roman Kemp.
07 | Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Broadcast - 11th April. Funnyman Tom Allen, Radio DJ Melvin Odoom and Corrie star Patti Clare put their wits to the test to see if any of them have 02 | Game of Talents Broadcast what it takes to master the machine. - 10th April. Vernon Kay hosts the game show in which contestants and their celebrity partners try to guess 08 | Alan Titchmarsh: Spring into what secret talents people are hiding. Summer Broadcast - 12th April. Joining Alan are Anton Du Beke, who discusses cheering up the nation, and horticulturist Camilla Bassett-Smith, who opens up her cottage garden.
09 Britain’s Brightest Celebrity Family Broadcast - 15th April. Antony Cotton and his family go head to head with Joe Pasquale and his clan.
03 | Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow 10 | James Martin’s Saturday Broadcast - 10th April. Alan presents Morning Broadcast - 11th April. Singer a super-sized reboot of everyone’s favourite darts game show, Bullseye. Marti Pellow joins James for a chat about food and to perform a song.
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