Weekly Highlights Week 34/35: Sat 22nd - Fri 28th August 2020

Rolling In It Saturday, 6.25pm Stephen Mulhern presents the big-money game show.

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ITV Racing Live: York Ebor Festival Saturday, 1.25pm 22nd August ITV

Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present coverage of the conclusion of the 2020 Ebor Festival, covering all of the biggest races at York and Sandown.

The Skybet Ebor is the feature on a top day of racing at York, with the Strensall Stakes, the Melrose Handicap and the City of York Stakes on the card. There are also a number of competitive handicaps at Sandown. Richard Holies provides commentary.

The Masked Singer US Saturday, 5pm 22nd August ITV

Season two of the US version of the surreal talent show featuring mystery celebrities performing extravagant musical numbers in fancy dress continues.

The five remaining acts are vying for a place in the final, but who will wow the judges and secure their spot in the showpiece event? Nick Cannon presents as Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger try to guess the singers’ identity.

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Rolling In It Saturday, 6.25pm 22nd August ITV

Stephen Mulhern presents the show in which members of the public team up with celebrities to win cash prizes on one of the biggest arcade games in the world.

This time around famous faces , Vick Hope and Joe Swash are on hand to help the contestants win big. However, the hopefuls can go bankrupt or have their winnings stolen by other players, meaning high drama is rarely very far away.

The Voice Kids Saturday, 7.25pm 22nd August ITV

Emma Willis presents as the junior version of continues - and the youngsters have just one more hurdle to navigate before the grand final.

It is semi-final Saturday, and we’ve reached the business end of the competition. Paloma Faith, Danny Jones, Pixie Lott and will..am have three kids each left in their teams, and they have to narrow it down to just one each before next week’s final.

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Midsomer Murders Sunday, 8pm 23rd August ITV

A dip into the archives in the lead up to Britain’s Favourite Detective on ITV on Sunday 30th August. More deadly deeds need investigating in Midsomer.

There’s trouble in Midsomer Cicely when a Saint’s bones are discovered at an archaeological dig. The leader of the dig is murdered soon after, leaving Barnaby and Nelson to conclude not only skeletons have been long buried in the sleepy village.

A Touch of Frost Monday, 8pm 24th August ITV

A dip into the archives in the lead up to Britain’s Favourite Detective on ITV on Sunday 30th August. DI Jack Frost is on the case when three bodies are discovered.

Three male bodies are found buried naked in the shape of a triangle. Is it part of a satanic ritual, or will closes analysis offer up other options? Meanwhile, millionaire James Cullum looks to make his mark on Denton - can Frost stop him in his tracks?

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Inspector Morse Tuesday, 8pm 25th August ITV

A dip into the archives in the lead up to Britain’s Favourite Detective on ITV on Sunday 30th August. Another chance to see the final Inspector Morse film.

John Thaw and Kevin Whately make their farewell appearances as detective duo Chief Inspector Morse and Detective Sergeant Lewis. A year-long investigation is throw wide open, but will a returning Morse be happy with Lewis leading matters?

Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport Thursday, 8pm 6th August ITV

The new series of the documentary exploring the ups and downs of life behind the scenes at the busiest airport in the UK, and what it’s like to work there, continues.

This time out, Airside Ian has a close shave out on the runway, while Border Force Officers Glen and Amarjit are sent to hunt down some surprising smuggled cargo. Elsewhere, there’s a new engineering kid in town, and he really, really likes skid marks.

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Coronation Street Icons: Sally Metcalfe Wednesday, 8.30pm 26th August ITV

The series, narrated by Sally Lindsay, focussing on ’s legendary characters and revisiting their greatest moments from the archives continues.

This time we’re looking at the incredible 34-year career of Sally Dynevor, best known on the cobbles as Sally. It features all of the drama, comedy and snobiness over the course of three decades, and features the thoughts of all those who know her best.

Agatha Christie’s Poirot Wednesday, 9pm 26th August ITV

A dip into the archives in the lead up to Britain’s Favourite Detective on ITV on Sunday 30th August. The Belgian sleuth’s plans for a quiet Christmas go awry.

Hercule Poirot looks forward to a festive season with a box of chocolates, but his plans are thrown up in the air when the British government ask him to investigate a missing famous ruby, owned by Prince Parouk, a member of the Egyptian royal family.

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Emmerdale Family Trees: The Dingles - Young Guns Thursday, 7pm 27th August ITV

Documentary series looking back at the different generations of three of the Emmerdale’s most-loved families: the Tates, Sugdens and the Dingles.

The focus falls on the latest Dingles in the clan - from the loveable rogues to the tough cookies. There’s a look at Belle’s affair with Jamie and Aaron’s destructive streak, alongside storylines featuring sexuality, mental health and lust.

Vera Friday, 8pm 28th August ITV

A dip into the archives in the lead up to Britain’s Favourite Detective on ITV on Sunday 30th August. Brenda Blethyn dons her iconic hat and takes on another case.

DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the mysterious death of a wildlife ranger whose body is discovered on the shore of a remote island off the coast of Northumberland. It is usually only home to birds and rangers - so what could have happened to the victim?

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TheVirgin Only Media’s Way isV EssexFestival 2020 SundaySaturday & &Wednesday, Sunday, 7pm 10pm ITV222nd & 23rd August ITV2

The UK faces a summer of cancelled gigs and festivals, but the V Festival is returning with a virtual twist. and present the action.

The second and third of three nights of the virtual festival, featuring exclusive performances by stars including Olly Murs, Anne-Marie and Dizzee Rascal. Plus, interviews, surprises for fans watching at home and memorable V performances.

TheSpectre Only Way is SundaySunday, & Wednesday, 10pm ITV28pm 23rd August ITV2

Sam Mendes’s big-budget thriller sees Daniel Craig step into the famous 007 role once more, tracking down the origins of the sinister SPECTRE organisation.

James Bond receives a message from the past, sending him on a quest to Mexico City and Rome. Infiltrating a secret meeting, Bond uncovers the organisation SPECTRE, but soon discovers a link between himself and the enemy he’s chasing.

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ChrisDallas & Cowboy Kem: Cheerleaders StraightMonday-Friday, Outta Love 3.10pm Island Sunday24th-28th & Monday, August 9pm ITVBe

Reality series following the day-to-day lives of initiate Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders - one of the most well respected cheerleading troupes in the world.

Across the week, 400 nervous and excited women flock to AT&T Stadium to try out, the ladies try to conquer a DCC dance routine, a group of veterans join the group at training camp, the cheerleaders travel to the Bahamas, and the girls make progress.

DinnerChris & Date Kem: Wednesday,Straight Outta 8pm Love Island 26thSunday August & Monday, 9pm ITVBeITVBe

Love is on the menu again on the cooking and dining reality show that gives five contenders the chance to win someone’s by making them a delicious meal.

Mitch is given five menus, each put together by a potential blind date. The five people behind the menus have all come up with a three-course meal but Mitch will only be having dinner with three of them. Who will do enough to leave him wanting seconds?

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MidsomerJudi Dench’s Murders Wild Borneo Saturday,Adventure 9pm ITV3Monday & Tuesday, 8pm 24th & 25th August ITV3

National treasure Judi Dench goes on the trip of a lifetime to uncover the lush rainforests, magical wildlife and spectacular coastlines of Malaysian Borneo.

Judi discovers how orangutans are helping to prevent global warming by spreading the seeds of the large trees that hoover up the harmful carbon in the atmosphere, and learns how, without dung beetles, we would all find ourselves knee deep in poo.

MidsomerThe Queen’s Murders Green Planet Saturday,Sunday, 9pm 9pm ITV323rd August ITV3

Documentary following members of the Royal Family as they attempt create a network of national forest parks from each of the 53 Commonwealth nations.

The Queen is dreaming of a lasting legacy. Her dream is to create a network of national forest parks from each of the 53 Commonwealth nations called the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy. Follow her as this amazing project comes to life.

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British Touring Car Championship Sunday,Championship 10.30am Live ITV4Sunday, 11.50am 23rd August ITV4

After a delayed start to the season, the 2020 British Touring Car Championship continues - with vital championship points at stake - at Oulton Park.

The championship heads to Oulton Park for Rounds 7, 8 and 9 and it is four-time champion Colin Turkington who leads the championship standings after six races. Ash Sutton and Tom Oliphant make up the top three, and will hope for glory here.

BritishMonster Touring Carp Car Championship Sunday,Thursday, 10.30am 8pm ITV427th August ITV4

Essex mates Ali Hamidi, Tom Dove, and Neil Spooner set off on another adventure, looking to catch some of the biggest - and most exciting - fish on the planet.

The new series kicks off with the trio in Thailand. They’ve previously caught Siamese carp there, but this time they’re focusing on other species. They’re at Fishing Park Samui and Gillhams Fishing Resorts, where Jullien’s golden carp can be found.

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ThunderbirdsDrop Dead Weird Are Go Saturday,Saturday 8.30am CITV8.30 & 8.55am 22nd August CITV

Paranormal children’s comedy following the hilarious antics of an unusual Australian family who move to an isolated seaside village in rural Western Ireland.

Over the course of two episodes, Bunni concludes that Maggie is a witch and organises a bogus event to expose her; then Bunni thinks she’s got the Champs cornered when Europe’s Most Haunted Hotel TV show comes to film in the B&B.

ThunderbirdsLEGO Ninjago Are Go Saturday,Monday-Friday, 8.30am 1.30pm CITV24th-28th August CITV

The ninja team of Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, Lloyd and Nya face up to even more dastardly threats as they try to keep themselves and those around them safe.

Adventures across the week include the story of young Wu and Garmadon being told in flashback, the ninja running afoul of the Explorer’s Club, Wu planning to try and save Zane following his noble sacrifice and the Ice Emperor attacking the gang.

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04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 12th August. Adam orders Sarah to reveal all she knows about Gary’s misdeeds. Elsewhere, Leanne offers Steve a shoulder to cry on.

05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 12th August. The penny finally drops for Leyla. Elsewhere, Dawn makes a 01 | Unsaid Stories Broadcast - surprising discovery, while Lydia has 13th August. A new mother who has her suspicions about what’s going on. recently had a baby with a black man has an uncomfortable 06 | Rolling In It Broadcast - 8th conversation with her own mother. August. It’s a soap star special as Coronation Street stars Jenni McAlpine, Antony Cotton and Said Khan join contestants to win big.

07 | Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures Broadcast - 11th August. The final episode in the series follows Joanna exploring tombs in Iran, following the Silk Road through Azerbaijan and in Haiti and Cuba. 02 | The Life & Times of Captain Sir Tom Broadcast - 13th August. For 08 | Eat, Shop, Save Broadcast - 13th Captain Sir Tom Moore reveals his life August. Ranvir Singh and her team of story and the key events in the experts are in , where amazing century that shaped his life. they try to help the Marshall family.

09 | Wonders of the Coast Path Broadcast - 13th August. Sean is in Pembrokeshire meeting a family ~who moved there to live off the grid and takes part in an archaeological dig at St Patrick’s chapel.

03 | Coronation Street: Battleaxes 10 | Inside Britain’s Food Factories Broadcast - 10th August. A look back Broadcast - 13th August. A look at at some of the most memorable Lancashire Eccles Cakes, jam fit for characters to ever walk the Street. the Queen and Bombay Sapphire gin.

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