Weekly Highlights Week 21/22: Sat 29Th May - Fri 4Th June 2021
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Weekly Highlights Week 21/22: Sat 29th May - Fri 4th June 2021 The Masked Dancer, Saturday, 7pm Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7.30pm This information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain until Tue 25th May 2021. Pictu Press contacts EMBARGO NOTICE The information contained herein is embargoed from all Press, online, social media, non-commercial publication or syndication - in the public domain until: Tuesday 25th May 2021 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 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 Jonathan Ross, 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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, Alan Partridge 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. , Weekly highlights 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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.