Weekly Highlights Week 08/09: Sat 27Th February - Friday 5Th March 2021
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Weekly Highlights Week 08/09: Sat 27th February - Friday 5th March 2021 McDonald & Dodds, Sunday, 8pm The mismatched detective duo return. This information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain until Tue 23rd February 2021. 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 23 February 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 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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? Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights 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. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. , Weekly highlights 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.