Weekly Highlights Week 08/09: Sat 27th February - Friday 5th March 2021
McDonald & Dodds, Sunday, 8pm The mismatched detective duo return.
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Six Nations: Italy v Ireland Live Saturday, 1.30pm 27th February ITV
Mark Pougatch is joined by Jonny Wilkinson, Brian O’Driscoll and Rory Best at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome as both teams look to kick-start their tournaments.
Both teams have lost their opening games in the competition, with Ireland going gown 21-16 to Wales before being narrowly defeated by France. Italy have lost their last 29 games in the tournament, meaning Ireland start as heavy favourites in this clash.
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway Saturday, 7pm 27th February ITV
Everyone’s favourites, Ant and Dec, continue the new series of all-new Saturday Night Takeaway. Is everyone ready for The Happiest 90 Minutes of the Week?
The boys are back with more games, surprises and musical performances. Gordon Ramsay takes his place in the Star Guest announcer booth, the Pandas attempt to escape from Hamleys and the Takeaway Rainbow alights somewhere in the UK.
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The Voice UK Saturday, 8.30pm 27th February ITV
Emma Willis is our host with the most as the singing competition continues. Once again, there’s a life-changing record contract up for grabs for the winner.
The Battle rounds continue as will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, Olly Murs and Anne-Marie pit their acts against each other, going head to head for a place in the semi finals. Those who don’t earn a place in the next round can still be stolen by another coach.
The Jonathan Ross Show: Special Guests Saturday, 10.35pm 27th February ITV
We’re dipping into the archive for a look back at some of the most memorable moments from recent series of the show, featuring the very best guests.
The second episode of the series features stars including Celine Dion, David Beckham, Tina Turner, Samuel L Jackson, Lindsey Lohan, Sir Paul McCartney, Amy Schumer, Michael Douglas, Jennifer Hudson, Kit Harrington, Samson Kayo and many more.
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Dancing on Ice Sunday, 6pm 28th February ITV
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are back as the Greatest Show on Ice continues. Which of this year’s celebrities will become the champion?
Expect glamour and glitz galore as we reach Movie Week on the ice. The remaining celebrities and their professional partners will be giving it their all to impress the ice panel - Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and John Barrowman.
McDonald & Dodds Sunday, 8pm 28th February ITV
The second series of the detective drama set in Bath pairing the ambitious DCI McDonald with the shy DS Dodds, starring Tala Gouveia and Jason Watkins, begins.
Four friends living in Bath are joined by their other housemate on a surprise hot air balloon trip. However, what begins as a stunning trip ends in disaster, with one of the number missing. Can McDonald and Dodds figure out what happened in the Bath sky?
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Love Your Garden Monday, 8pm 1st March ITV
Alan Titchmarsh travels around the country, setting out to meet some deserving people who need their outdoor spaces transforming and working his magic.
In this cut-down version of the original hour-long episode, Alan Titchmarsh and his team of horticultural experts head to Chandlers Ford in Hampshire to turn a neglected suburban back garden into a woodland-style retreat for the Richardson family.
Unforgotten Monday, 9pm 1st March ITV
Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar return to their roles as DCI Cassie Stuart and DI Sunil Khan as the fourth series of the captivating police drama continues.
Cassie and Sunny identify four suspects who trained as police probationers together - and two of them are still serving police officers. Unfortunately, they have no luck finding the rest of the body, and decide to make the discovery of Walsh’s body public.
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Million Pound Pawn Tuesday, 8pm 2nd March ITV
A series looking at pawnbroking in the midst of the economic crisis, telling stories of the pawnbrokers and the people looking to part with their prized possessions.
Dan in Sheffield takes to the skies in a helicopter, can he land the biggest deal of his career? Elsewhere, John Freeze meets a client who wants to sell 20 luxury handbags, and Ray takes delivery of a stunning bespoke, hand-made Rolls Royce.
Marcella Tuesday, 9pm & 10.45pm 2nd March ITV
Anna Friel heads the cast of the third series of the drama, joined by Hugo Speer, Ray Panthaki, Amanda Burton, Aaron McCusker, Kelly Gough and Martin McCann.
In a thrilling two-part conclusion to the third series, Marcella cuts her ties with her old life as she attempts to become the centre of the Maguire family with Finn, only for her to then be forced to make the ultimate choice regarding her identity.
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Fergie’s Killer Dresser: The Jane Andrews Story Wednesday, 9pm 3rd March ITV
Documentary about former royal dresser Jane Andrews, whose murder of her boyfriend Tom Cressman in 2000 shocked and fascinated Britain in equal measure.
After Britain's first murder conviction was overturned on the grounds of domestic violence in the case of Sally Challen, this film sets out to tell the definitive story of Andrews’ rise and fall, asking whether the courts would have dealt with the case in the same way had it happened now.
Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Thursday, 9pm 4th March ITV
The host continues the show in which he sits down with famous faces to look at their lives in detail, this time chatting to an actor with a colourful past.
Piers is joined by actor Rupert Everett, who looks at comments he made about Piers in the past and how he was a ‘nasty piece of work’ in his early career. He also opens up about life in the 70s and 80s and relationships with women including Paula Yates.
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TheLove Only Island Way Australia is Essex SundayMonday-Friday, & Wednesday, 9pm 10pm ITV21st-5th March ITV2
The second series of the Australian version of the show in which singles on the lookout for love live in a beautiful villa and compete to win big money begins.
As the boys and girls meet for the first time, they waste no time in getting to know each other. One couple split away get closer, another singleton finds themselves caught in a love triangle, and a game of darts sparks a very intimate moment.
The OnlyStand Way Up Sketchis Essex Show SundayMonday, & 10.30pm Wednesday, 10pm ITV21st March ITV2
Variety comedy show featuring some of the best established and up-and-coming comedians in the UK showing off their skills in stand-up routines and sketches.
Each comedian tells a story, then performs a surreal live-action reconstruction. In this episode, comics Huge Davies, Felicity Ward, Kemah Bob, Alfie Brown, Bobby Mair, Suzi Ruffell and Iain Stirling present stories that are bound to bring on the laughter.
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ChrisThe Real & Kem: Housewives of Potomac StraightMonday, Outta10pm Love Island Sunday1st March & Monday, 9pm ITVBe
The fifth series of the reality show which follows the lives of six women living in Potoma - one of the most affluent towns in the United States - continues.
As the ladies try to make sense of the altercation between Monique and Candiace, Ashley presents Michael with a post-nup agreement, Gizelle heads to Atlanta for her daughters’ restaurant opening, and Karen seeks help with mending her relationship.
SamChris & & Billie: Kem: The Mummy Diaries Wednesday,Straight Outta 9pm Love Island 3rdSunday March & Monday, 9pm ITVBeITVBe
Reality series providing an look at the motherhood of personalities Sam and Billie Faiers of TOWIE fame as they juggle their children with glitz and glamour.
In this episode following the challenges and tears that come with motherhood, Sam ticks things off of her bucket list while also trying to get the kids to sleep in their own room. Meanwhile, Billie and Greg’s dream home renovations cause some drama.
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MidsomerThe Savoy Murders Saturday,Sunday, 9pm 9pm ITV328th February ITV3
Filled with glamour, elegance, history and character and truly the first luxury hotel in Britain, The Savoy opens its famous revolving doors to a team of cameras.
After their most profitable year and their busiest festive season, the hotel hosts its annual staff gala where the 600-strong staff can celebrate - but there is a crisis looming as news of Covid-19 starts to become a reality in the UK and at the hotel.
MidsomerAnt & Dec’s Murders DNA Journey Saturday,Sunday, 7.30pm 9pm ITV328th February ITV3
A two-part documentary following Ant and Dec as they are given an insight into their lives using innovative DNA science and technology to trace their ancestors.
As Britain’s best-loved presenting duo go on their journey, they uncover revelations about military men in both of their families – one a medal-winning war hero, the other a deserter – meet close living relatives, and travel to Ireland and New York for answers.
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BritishSnooker: Touring Car Championship Sunday,Players Championship10.30am Live ITV4Saturday, 6.45pm Sunday, 12.45pm & 6.50pm 27th & 28th February ITV4
Jill Douglas is joined by Stephen Hendry, Alan McManus, Ken Doherty, Neal Foulds and Rob Walker as the snooker tournament reaches its thrilling conclusion.
On Saturday we see the second semi-final of the tournament, before the final two go head to head on Sunday. The winner of the tournament will go home with £125,000 and the trophy that World Number One Judd Trump won at this stage last year.
BritishDarts: UK Touring Open Car Live Championship Sunday,Friday, 12noon 10.30am & 7pm ITV45th March ITV4
Jacqui Oatley and Ned Boulting present coverage from the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes as 160 players compete for a top prize of 100,000 pounds.
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen had a dramatic win over Gerwyn Price in 2020, but faces a huge challenge in the tournament dubbed the FA Cup of Darts due to of its random draw format. Commentary is provided by Stuart Pyke and John Rawling.
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ThunderbirdsScrambled! Are Go Saturday,Saturday &8.30am Sunday, 7.30am CITV27th & 28th February 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 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!, DC Superhero Girls and more.
ThunderbirdsThe Rubbish World Are Go of Dave Spud Saturday,Saturday &8.30am Sunday, 9.05am CITV27th & 28th February CITV
The second series of the animation about Dave Spud and his family – along with Gareth the Starfish and one-eyed flea-ridden Fuzzypeg the dog – returns.
In the first two episodes, Dave is practising for Grimsby’s Grimmest Face competition and finds that the wind changing direction really can cause the face to stick – then, when Gran is particularly naughty, she is sentenced to a stay in an old people’s home.
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04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 17th February. The Websters are found while Ray makes his getaway. Nick worries about Leanne’s state of mind. Paul swallows his pride.
05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 17th February. Mandy is brave and confronts the kidnappers. Elsewhere, 01 | Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Laurel is concerned for Gabby, but Broadcast - 18th February. Piers Gabby is completely devastated. Morgan welcomes Chris Eubank, who tells him all about his career. 06 | Bradley and Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad Broadcast - 15th February. Barney and Bradley Walsh embark on the final leg of their epic European road trip, as they continue to explore Italy.
07 | Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury Broadcast - 17th February. Julia takes on a dramatic river walk along the Dart Valley in 02 | Marcella Broadcast - 16th Devon, where she walks 13 miles February. Marcella investigates the along the banks of the River Dart. truth about Bobby, while trying to track down her own stalker leads her to a shock and troubling truth. 08 | The Bay Broadcast - 17th February. A rash decision unsettles Lisa, so throwing herself into her work, she pursues a new line of investigation, uncovering a secret with far-reaching consequences.
09 Long Lost Family Broadcast - 13th February. Two stories of people desperate to find missing family.
03 | Finding Alice Broadcast - 14th 10 | Paul Sinha’s TV Showdown February. Alice’s decision to try for Broadcast - 13th February. The host is a baby using sperm Harry stored before he died is met with doubts. joined by Josie d’Arby, Emilia Fox, Richard Madeley and John Thomson.
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