Weekly Highlights Week 21/22: Sat 29th May - Fri 4th June 2021

The Masked Dancer, Saturday, 7pm Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7.30pm

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The Masked Dancer Saturday, 7pm Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7.30pm 29th May-4th June ITV

TV’s greatest guessing game is back - but this time they’re dancing! Joel Dommett hosts, and is joined by , Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Oti Mabuse.

This series runs across the week, with the panel trying to guess the identities of the dancers in the weird and wonderful costumes. They’ll have more clues than normal - will they be able to work out who is throwing shapes before they’re unmasked?.

Beat the Chasers - Celebrity Special Saturday, 8.30pm 29th May ITV

More famous faces go head-to-head with not just one, but five Chasers. With big money on offer for charity, who has what it takes to Beat the Chasers?

The famous faces are confident they have what it takes to win, but can Gregg Wallace, Brenda Edwards, Jake Wood, Dom Joly and Krishnan Guru-Murthy take the Chasers down and go home with money for their charities? Bradley Walsh hosts.

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The Jonathan Ross Show Saturday, 9.30pm 29th May ITV

The host concludes the 17th 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 Jeremy Clarkson, BGT judge Alesha Dixon, himself Steve Coogan, Hollywood stars Dame Emma Thompson and Emma Stone, plus Niall Horan and Anne-Marie, who are chatting and performing together.

Piers Morgan’s 100 Life Stories Sunday, 9pm 30th May ITV

Inimitable host Piers Morgan takes a look back at some of his favourite moments from 100 Life Stories interviews since his talk show series first began in 2009.

With a rich history of guests to choose from, the host isn’t lacking in clips to show. Guests making an appearance include Sir Rod Stewart, Mary Berry, Sir Bruce Forsyth, James Corden, Dame Barbara Windsor, Sir Roger Moore, Mel B and Simon Cowell.

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Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Sir Keir Starmer Tuesday, 9.30pm 1st June ITV

The host is back for another edition of his show in which he sits down with famous faces to look at their lives in detail - this time chatting to a politician.

Piers Morgan is joined by Sir Keir Starmer for a revealing insight into the man behind the politician. Sir Keir reflects on his childhood in Surrey, his career in law, which earned him a Knighthood, his move into politics, and being made Labour leader in April 2020.

International Football Live: England v Austria Wednesday, 7.30pm 2nd June ITV

Mark Pougatch presents this friendly - the first of two warm-up clashes for Gareth Southgate’s England - at Wembley as they prepare for the upcoming Euro 2020.

England go up against Austria at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium, providing Gareth Southgate with a look his squad ahead of the tournament kicking off. Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon commentate, with Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Eni Aluko in the studio.

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Harry’s Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh Again! Thursday, 9.30pm 3rd June ITV

With the Euros round the corner, Harry Redknapp takes his team of England Legends across Europe to tackle their German rivals on their home soil.

The German Legends have strengthened since Harry’s squad beat them 4-2 in London and they’re hungry for revenge, while the England Legends have gone back to their old ways of bad diet and boozing. Can the England stars be victorious in Europe?

Bear & Nicola Adams’ Wild Adventure Friday, 9.30pm 4th June ITV

Olympic Boxing gold medallist and Strictly star Nicola Adams goes on an adventure with Bear Grylls that will put her well out of her comfort zone.

Nicola Adams waits for her adventure in a quarry in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. As Bear arrives on a motorbike, Nicola realises she’s about to enter Bear’s world - which will put her well out of her comfort zone and push the elite athlete to the limit.

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TheSecret Only Crush Way is Essex SundayTuesday-Friday, & Wednesday, 6pm 10pm ITV21st-4th June ITV2

Dating show, presented by Verona Rose, in which hopefuls reveal all to their long term crushes - but will they get the response that they have been hoping for?

Admirers from all walks of life secretly invite their crush to join them as they declare their true feelings. The other person is told before filming that someone in their life secretly likes them, but don’t find out who it is until the moment they walk in.

TheIain Stirling’sOnly Way CelebAbility is Essex SundayThursday, & Wednesday,10pm 10pm ITV23rd June ITV2

Iain Stirling takes centre stage for another fun-filled edition of the game show in which contestants take on famous faces putting their secret talents to the test.

The host is joined by team captain Scarlett Moffatt as she leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of fabulous prizes by defeating four celebrities - Katherine Ryan, Sonny Jay, Megan Barton-Hanson and Melvin Odoom.

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ChrisBotched: & Kem: Where Are They Now? StraightSunday, 9pmOutta Love Island Sunday30th May & Monday, 9pm ITVBe

The first of four new Botched specials in which Dr Dubrow and Dr Nassif check in with previous patients to find out what happened after they left their office.

This series opener features the return of the now world-famous Justin Jedlica, aslso known as ‘the human Ken doll’ who appeared in the very first episode and who has undergone hundreds of surgical procedures in his quest for ultimate perfection.

TheChris Real & Kem: Housewives ofStraight Orange Outta County Love Island Tuesday,Sunday & 9pm Monday, 9pm 1stITVBe June ITVBe

Series following the lives of Shannon Storms Beador, Kelly Dodd, Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Braunwyn Windham-Burke and Elizabeth Lyn Vargas.

As the 15th season of the reality series continues, Shannon feels like she is ready to show off her new house, boyfriend and body at her housewarming party. Plus, Kelly and Gina question Elizabeth’s love life, while Emily hopes to make peace with Shannon.

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MidsomerVera Murders Saturday,Monday-Friday, 9pm 8pm ITV331st May-4th June ITV3

A chance to catch up with some cases from the archives of the hit detective drama featuring the obsessive, caustic and courageous DCI Vera Stanhope.

The body of a woman is found on the moors, a young man’s remains are found in remote caves, Vera investigates a mysterious double murder in a remote country manor house, a missing trawlerman’s body is found and a wildlife ranger is found dead.

MidsomerFoyle’s War Murders Saturday,Monday-Friday, 9pm 10pm ITV331st May-4th June ITV3

More classic episodes of the drama starring Michael Kitchen as the methodical DCS Christopher Foyle as he fights crime during the Second World War.

A businessman makes a pact with the Nazis, Foyle is accused of a serious offence, a mysterious body draws Foyle into an intricate web of SOE espionage, Foyle investigates sabotage, murder and adultery at an RAF burns hospital, and more.

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BritishFrench TouringOpen Tennis: Car Championship Sunday,Roland-Garros 10.30am Live ITV4Sunday, 9.30am Monday-Friday, 10pm 30th May-4th June ITV4

Live coverage of the French Open, the second Grand Slam of 2021, from the impressive Stade Roland-Garros outside of Paris. John Inverdale presents.

Match analysis is from two-time men’s champion Jim Courier, former French players Fabrice Santoro and Marion Bartoli, Andy Murray’s former coach, Mark Petchey, and former British number ones Anne Keothavong and Sam Smith.

BritishCycling: Touring Criterium Car Du Championship Sunday,Dauphine 10.30am Highlights ITV4Sunday-Friday, 10pm 30th May-4th June ITV4

Highlights from the Critérium du Dauphiné, as the best stage racers in the world gather to begin their long warm-up ahead of the 2021 Tour de France.

The race begins with a difficult 182km stage, and gets no easier through the week, including a lumpy 173km second stage and a tricky time trial. There are also a couple of opportunities for sprinters to shine, meaning anyone could take home gold this year.

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ThunderbirdsScooby-Doo! MoviesAre Go Saturday,Monday-Friday, 8.30am 5.30pm CITV31st May-4th June CITV

A chance to see some of Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventures in a week filled with Scooby movies. There are ghost and ghouls galore for the gang to investigate.

The action-packed animated adventure films showing across this week are Scooby- Doo! Pirates Ahoy!, Scooby-Doo! in Where’s My Mummy?, Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico, Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster and Aloha, Scooby-Doo!.

ThunderbirdsHalf Term Daily Are Stacks Go Saturday,Monday-Friday, 8.30am 9am-5pm CITV31st May-4th June CITV

We’ve got marathon sessions with some of our favourite friends this week, so sit back, get comfortable and prepare to laugh along to CITV’s funniest cartoons.

All week we have back-to-back daily stacks of all of our favourite shows, including Mr Magoo, Teen Titans Go! Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!, Mr. Bean: The Animated Series and The Rubbish World of Dave Spud. It promises to be a pretty incredible week!

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04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 19th May. Johnny is delighted to be back home with Jenny. Debbie offers Tyrone first refusal on the salon flat. Daisy goes against Sean’s wishes.

05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 19th May. It seems as though Kim might be in considerable danger. Elsewhere, 01 | Innocent Broadcast - 17th May. Chas tries to get through to Liv, while Another chance to see the four-part Matty is taken aback by proceedings. drama, starring Katherine Kelly, Shaun Dooley and Jamie Bamber. 06 | Britain’s Brightest Celebrity Family Broadcast - 20th May. Anne Hegarty presents as the two remaining families go for glory.

07 | Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook Broadcast - 18th May. Ainsley is in southern Spain, where he’s in stunning Seville, soaking up the sunshine and trying some lovely food. 02 | The Martin Lewis Money Show: Live Summer Special Broadcast - 18th 08 | Australian Ninja Warrior May. Martin and Angellica look at Broadcast - 16th May. Rebecca breaks at home and away this year. Maddern, Ben Fordham and Freddie Flintoff present as contestants try to prove they have what it takes to reach the top of Mt Midoriyama.

09 Game of Talents Broadcast - 15th May. Host Vernon Kay welcomes two radio legends behind the podiums, Nick Grimshaw and Clara Amfo. They’ll be hoping to collect those moneyballs.

03 | Alan Titchmarsh: Spring into 10 | The Jonathan Ross Show Summer Broadcast - 17th May. Joining Broadcast - 15th May. Jonathan is Alan is man of a thousand show tunes, joined by Sir Tom Jones, , Michael Ball, who is discussing his return to the West End Stage. Dave Bautista, James Acaster, Nicola Adams and rockers Royal Blood.

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