Weekly Highlights Week 13/14: Sat 3rd - Fri 9th April 2021

Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow - Celebrity Special, Saturday, 8.35pm

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Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway Saturday, 7pm 3rd April ITV

Ant and Dec present the last in the series of this run of Saturday Night Takeaway. Sit back, relax and enjoy for one more time, The Happiest 90 Minutes of the Week.

The series goes out with a bang, and Mo Gilligan will tell us all about it as the Star Guest Announcer. Plus, Mo Farah is the victim of I’m A Celebrity... Get Out Of Me Ear - and both Ant v Dec: Go For Gold and Double Trouble reach their conclusions.

Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow - Celebrity Special Saturday, 8.35pm 3rd April ITV

Alan Carr returns for a second series of his Epic Gameshow - revamping old favourites including Play Your Cards Right, Take Your Pick, Bullseye and more.

The series kicks off with a celebrity special as famous faces including Harry Redknapp and Martin and Shirlie Kemp try their hand at Play Your Cards Right. Alan guides them through the game - but will anyone take home the jackpot for their chosen charity?

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It’s Clarkson on TV Saturday, 9.35pm 3rd April ITV

We’re living through a golden age of television, but some shows are considerably better than others. This series sees tell us exactly what he thinks.

The host has a huge array of clips and archive material at hand as he looks at memorable moments. In his unique way, he unpicks popular television events and unearths wonderful hidden gems, with an eye for detail and a rogue sense of humour.

Extreme E Live Sunday, 12noon 4th April ITV

This new series brings electric racing to some of the most remote corners of the planet to highlight the climate change challenges faced by different ecosystems.

The opening round takes place in AlUla in Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest continuous sand desert. Drivers including Jenson Button, Sebastien Loeb and Jamie Chadwick will be pushed to their limit as their all-electric SUVs take on some extreme conditions.

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Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Sunday, 7pm 4th 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.

Jason Manford, Iwan Thomas and Debbie McGee 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?

Midsomer Murders: The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy Sunday, 8pm 4th April ITV

Neil Dudgeon returns as DCI John Barnaby as the 22nd series of the crime drama begins. Unsurprisingly, considering we are in Midsomer, a murder isn’t far away...

After a local photographer wins an urban myth competition with his creation of The Wolf Hunter, it unexpectedly gains a cult following. However, when a man is killed, Barnaby and Winter must investigate if this myth has become murderous reality.

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Alan Titchmarsh: Spring into Summer Monday, 8pm 5th April ITV

A 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.

Joining Alan in Hampshire in this opener is , who discusses her continuing crusade to protect Great British wildlife. Meanwhile, carpenter Wayne Perrey has advice on the best garden seating, and some lambs make their TV debut.

Agatha & Poirot: Partners in Crime Monday, 9pm 5th April ITV

A special one-off in which actor Richard E Grant marks the 100th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s Belgian super sleuth Hercule Poirot making his first appearance.

Richard explores the life of the author, looking at events that inspired her plots, characters and locations. Plus, he examines the relationship between Christie and her longest literary life companion, with the help of some famous celebrity fans.

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For the Love of Britain Tuesday, 7.30pm 6th April ITV

Julie Walters narrates as a number of her famous friends explore more of the weird and wonderful parts of the UK. This time the focus is on Sussex and Kent.

Zoe Ball is at Standen House to check out its garden, while actor Robert Bathurst walks through Rye to his home of more than 20 years, Camber Sands. Plus, the white cliffs of Dover wow Liz Bonnin, and Ade Edmondson tries oysters in Whitstable.

Britain’s Tiger Kings - On the Trail with Tuesday, 9pm 6th April ITV

This two-part documentary series features Ross Kemp on the trail of Britain’s very own tiger and lion kings - those who keep dangerous wild animals at home.

In the second part of this documentary, Ross meets a man who keeps 46 snakes in his three-bedroom terraced house and a crocodile owner with an unusual wish for when he dies. Plus, a couple who took over Britain’s worst zoo, but couldn’t turn it around...

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Paul O’Grady For the Love of Dogs Wednesday, 8pm 7th April ITV

Paul is back for a new stint at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, meeting a number of pooches with problems as he tries to help find the animals forever homes.

As his new adventure begins, Paul helps a shy rottweiler who has trouble bonding with people, is left gobsmacked when a family of rabbits turns up at the doors of Battersea, and falls head-over-heels in love with a spaniel cross pup with a serious mite problem.

The Day Will and Kate Got Married Wednesday, 9pm 7th April ITV

Documentary which celebrates the wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who tied the knot at Westminster Abbey on April 29th, 2011.

Almost 10 years on, The Day Will and Kate Got Married celebrates that day through the memories of family, friends and insiders who played a part in it - casting an eye over the couple’s courtship and reliving the ritual and pageantry of the day.

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Britain’s Brightest Celebrity Family Thursday, 8.30pm 8th 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 first heat for a place in the semi-final of Britain’s Brightest Celebrity Family. Anne Hegerty asks the questions as television stars Vanessa Feltz and Matthew Wright - with their families in tow - face off.

The Queen Unseen Thursday, 9pm 8th April ITV

A look at the HM The Queen’s coronation, an event which was televised to a huge global audience, and learning more about her from those who know her best.

Featuring interviews and personal stories from those who know HM The Queen and have worked alongside her, this documentary shows her as a wife, mother, animal lover, cook, farmer and comedian, lifting the mask of royalty to show who she really is.

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TheFamily Only Guy Way is Essex SundayMonday, & 9pm Wednesday, 10pm ITV2American Dad! Monday, 9.30pm 5th 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!

Peter gets a job as a nurse after making it through the whole of flu season without getting sick, but is torn when his enemy, the Giant Chicken, is admitted. Then, Stan and Steve travel to little Colombia, before Hayley and Steve run into trouble downtown.

TheCelebrity Only WayJuice is Essex SundayThursday, & Wednesday,10pm 10pm ITV28th 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 this week for more silly games and over-the-top fun are Capital Breakfast DJ Roman Kemp, judge Shirley Ballas, comedian Judi Love and reality star Jamie Laing.

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ChrisThe Only & Kem: Way Is Essex StraightSunday, 9pmOutta Love Island Sunday4th 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.

Things are moving fast in Demi’s relationship with Francesca. Chloe M and Courtney’s attempt to bring their friendship groups together doesn’t go to plan. Plus, Gatsby is ready to step his relationship with Dani up a notch by introducing her to his best mates.

Don’tChris Be& Kem: Tardy... Tuesday,Straight 9pmOutta & Love 9.30pm Island 6thSunday April & Monday, 9pm ITVBeITVBe

The eighth season of the reality series following Kim Zolciak of The Real Housewives of Atlanta fame and Atlanta Falcons Kroy Biermann begins.

First, Kim and Kroy plan to take the kids on one last epic family vacation, heading coast to coast over six weeks with six kids crammed into an RV. Then, the Biermanns head to Nashville, where Arianna and Brie are single and ready to mingle in the Music City.

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MidsomerJoanna Lumley’s Murders India Saturday,Sunday, 9pm 9pm ITV34th April ITV3

Joanna Lumley revisits the country of her birth to see what’s changed and what has remained now India has one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

In this episode, Joanna visits the Maharaja of Dungarpur, who shows her around his lakeside palace. Plus, she takes a trip to visit the Dalit community in Gujarat, considered India’s lowest caste, as well as seeing the enormous World One Tower.

MidsomerWycliffe: The Murders Cycle of Death Saturday,Monday, 10pm 9pm ITV35th April ITV3

A chance to go right back to the start of the crime drama series, starring Jack Shepherd as Detective Chief Superintendent Wycliffe, with the pilot episode.

A bookshop owner in Penzance is brutally murdered, and Wycliffe discovers all is not well among the members of one of the area’s most respected families. When another family member is killed, it’s up to Wycliffe to unravel the mystery before more die.

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BritishITV Racing Touring Live: Car Musselburgh Championship Sunday,Saturday, 10.30am 1.30pm ITV4ITV Racing Live: Irish Grand National Monday, 2.30pm 3rd & 5th April ITV4

Oli Bell presents a double bill of top racing action, beginning at Musselburgh on Saturday before heading over to the Irish Grand National on Monday afternoon.

On Saturday, the feature race is the valuable Queen’s Cup, with further action from Haydock Park. Then on Monday, we have coverage of the Irish Grand National from Fairyhouse. Plus, four more races from the card and flat action at Kempton Park.

BritishVirtual TouringGrand National Car Championship 2021 Sunday,Friday, 8pm 10.30am ITV49th April ITV4

Nick Luck uses the latest CGI technology and software in an experiment to see whether a computer can outwit experts as he simulates the big race at Aintree.

Can a computer reveal the winner of the most unpredictable race in the world? Nick Luck returns with the computer which forecast Tiger Roll’s win in 2018 and has it take on the experts and reveal how the 2021 Grand National may be won or lost.

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ThunderbirdsScrambled! Are Go Saturday,Saturday &8.30am Sunday, 7.30am CITV3rd & 4th April CITV

Bite-sized fun with the Scrambled! team along with all your favourite Saturday and Sunday morning cartoons, as well as games and some exciting giveaways.

There are more fun and games with our favourite friends across the to entertain younger viewers, including Mighty Mike, Craig of the Creek, Teen Titans Go!, Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny, The Rubbish World of Dave Spud and more.

ThunderbirdsScooby-Doo! MoviesAre Go Saturday,Monday-Friday, 8.30am 4.30pm CITV5th-9th April 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.

Monday features Big Top Scooby-Doo!, before Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy on Tuesday. Wednesday has Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon, while Thursday has Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!, before we finish the week with Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright.

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04 | Broadcast - 24th March. Leanne reaches the end of her tether with Harvey. Fiz’s humiliation becomes public. Cathy implores Steve to end Brian’s suffering.

05 | Broadcast - 24th March. Mack leaves Aaron facing plenty of trouble. Elsewhere, Priya 01 | : Finding Derek awkwardly stays out of Ellis’ way, Broadcast - 23rd March. Kate allows while Nicola tries to reassure Jimmy. cameras to document her story as her husband battles Covid and her 06 | Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest family adjusts to a new way of life. Airport Broadcast - 24th March. Christmas is approaching and there’s a new kid on the block - British airline, Domestic Carrier Eastern Airways.

07 | Unforgotten Broadcast - 22nd March. Cassie and Sunny interview two of the suspects again and get closer to the truth of what happened to Walsh. Balcombe believes she may have found the cause of death. 02 | DNA Journey Broadcast - 24th March. Martin and Roman Kemp take a family road trip to find out some 08 | James Martin’s Saturday surprises about their family history. Morning Broadcast - 20th March. James is back in the kitchen, where he’s serving up a feast of food for This Morning’s medic Dr Ranj Singh.

09 All Star Musicals Broadcast - 21st March. Ranj Singh, Robert Peston, Rob Rinder, Barney Walsh, Jessica Hynes and Luisa Bradshaw-White take to the stage for a night of musicals magic.

03 | Midsomer Murders Broadcast 10 | The Show: - 21st March. The Deddington’s bee Special Guests Broadcast - 20th empire is thriving, but what lengths will they go to in order to protect it? March. Guests include Sheridan Smith, Kevin Hart, Michael Caine and more.

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