Weekly Highlights Week 09/10: Sat 6th - Fri 12th March 2021

DNA Journey, Wednesday, 9pm Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp investigate their family histories.

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Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway Saturday, 7pm 6th March ITV

Everyone’s favourites, Ant and Dec, continue the new series of Saturday Night Takeaway. Is everyone ready to enjoy The Happiest 90 Minutes of the Week?

Stephen Mulhern is back for another bonkers Ant v Dec challenge, while Davina McCall is the latest victim of Get Out Me Ear. Hollywood star Rob Delaney is the week’s Star Guest Announcer, and Tom Jones features in the End of the Show Show.

The Voice UK Saturday, 8.30pm 6th March 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.

We’ve reached the semi finals - and the coaches have tricky decisions to make. Each can only pick one act from their teams to progress - and they get advice from their respective guests, Melanie C, James Bay, Danny O’Donoghue and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.

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The Jonathan Ross Show: Special Guests Saturday, 10.35pm 6th March 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 third episode of the series features chats with some of the biggest stars on the planet, including Madonna, Dave Bautista, Mel Giedroyc, Peter Kay, the Spice Girls, Harrison Ford, Glenn Close, Mo Gilligan, Keira Knightley, Bear Grylls and many more.

Dancing on Ice Sunday, 6pm 7th March 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?

It’s time for the celebrities and their professional partners to get creative as we reach Props Week. The remaining couples will be giving it their all as they try to impress the judging panel - Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ashley Banjo and John Barrowman.

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McDonald & Dodds Sunday, 8pm 7th March ITV

The second series of the drama set in Bath pairing the ambitious DCI McDonald with the shy DS Dodds, starring Tala Gouveia and Jason Watkins, continues.

A woman enjoys a weekend away from her husband and small child and hits the town with her best friend, sister-in-law, sister and new step mum. However, things soon take a devastating turn, and what started as fun ends with them all as murder suspects.

Unforgotten Tuesday, 9pm 9th 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 interview each of the four suspects, who all deny knowing the victim. Bouting discovers Walsh was cautioned three weeks before his death and believes it was with Ram, whilst Collier manages to locate the rest of Walsh’s body.

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For the Love of Britain Tuesday, 7.30pm 9th March 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 falls on Wales.

Ray Mears witnesses a rare sight for bird lovers on the banks of the River Wye, Ben Fogle goes wild swimming in the lakes of Snowdonia, Robson Green is paddle- boarding on the Isle of Anglesey, and Liz Bonnin tries a daring sport in Pembrokeshire.

Million Pound Pawn Tuesday, 8pm 9th 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.

The third and final instalment looks at the tricky nature of valuing assets. Kathy in Wilmslow considers some gold and a Rolex, while Ray at Suttons and Robertson’s looks at some Russian artwork, and broker Dan has the chance to buy a unique item.

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Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport Wednesday, 8pm 10th March ITV

A brand-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.

We’re back at the airport during lockdown - with only one runway and two terminals open. Staff are doing their best to keep business going, with Customer Service King Demi helping those that can travel, and naval swabbing potentially saving a wedding.

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DNA Journey Wednesday, 9pm 10th March ITV

The first of a three-part series in which six new celebrities embark on an adventurous and life changing road trip to discover their family history.

In this opener, cricket legend Freddie Flintoff and former footballer Jamie Redknapp embark on a roadtrip to explore each other’s family history. They discover mystery, surprises and royalty in Yorkshire, London’s East End and at Tottenham Hotspur.

Return to Dunblane with Lorraine Kelly Thursday, 9pm 11th March ITV

This new one-off documentary presented by Lorraine Kelly marks the 25th anniversary of the Dunblane Primary School tragedy.

Lorraine, who reported on the events for GMTV nearly a quarter of a century ago, forging enduring bonds with people in Dunblane, revisits the town to talk to survivors and families of the victims in a film highlighting the spirit and resilience of their community.

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TheLove Only Island: Way Australia is Essex SundaySaturday-Friday, & Wednesday, 9pm 10pm ITV26th-12th 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 continues.

Over the course of the week, a compatibility test causes chaos, Phoebe and Cassie chat about sexuality and labels, Luke chats with Jessie - who seems to be flirting back, Jessie and Eoghan spend the night together in the hideaway and much much more.

The OnlyStand Way Up Sketchis Essex Show SundayMonday, & 10.05pm Wednesday, 10pm ITV28th 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 live-action reconstruction. In this episode, comics Russell Kane, Larry Dean, Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Glenn Moore, Jayde Adams and Adam Rowe present stories that are bound to bring on the laughter.

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ChrisThe Real & Kem: Housewives of Potomac StraightMonday, Outta10pm Love Island Sunday8th March & Monday, 9pm ITVBe

The fifth series of the reality show which follows the lives of six women living in Potomac - one of the most affluent towns in the United States - continues.

Tensions are bubbling following recent events, and Karen hears Monique’s side of what happened at the winery. Elsewhere, finding herself really struggling, Candiace decides that she would benefit from therapy to deal with the aftermath of the altercation.

SamChris & & Billie: Kem: The Mummy Diaries Wednesday,Straight Outta 9pm Love Island 10thSunday March & Monday, 9pm ITVBeITVBe

Reality series providing a 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, it’s Rosie’s third birthday - and Sam pulls out all the stops in an attempt to make it special. Meanwhile, Billie suffers her first major fall during training for Dancing on Ice.

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MidsomerJoanna Lumley’s Murders Japan Saturday,Sunday, 9pm 9pm ITV37th March ITV3

A three-part series following Joanna Lumley as she travels to the far reaches of Japan, from the Siberian seas of the north to the subtropical islands of the south.

Joanna starts her trip in Hokkaido, where she meets one of the most important animals in Japanese culture. Leaving the countryside behind her, she heads to the city of Sapporo, visiting a brewery before travelling to Tokyo on the famous bullet train.

MidsomerHatton Garden Murders Saturday,Monday-Thursday, 9pm 10pm ITV38th-11th March ITV3

Tune into the true crime drama over the course of the week, following the exploits of Britain’s oldest criminal gang and their unbelievable heist of a safe depository.

A gang of villains attempt a daring burglary on the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company. They get a two-day headstart on the authorities, but can they maintain their lead on the law, or will leader Basil’s overcautious nature lead to their downfall?

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BritishDarts: UK Touring Open Car Live Championship Sunday,Saturday, 10.30am 12.30pm & 7pm ITV4Sunday, 12.45pm & 7pm 6th & 7th March ITV4

Jacqui Oatley and Ned Boulting present coverage from the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes as 160 players compete for victory and a prize of £100,000.

Action continues throughout Saturday, with only the best making their way through to Sunday’s action. The quarter finals take place on Sunday afternoon, before the semis and the final conclude the action on Sunday evening, and a winner is crowned.

BritishCycling: Touring Paris-Nice Car HighlightsChampionship Sunday, 10.30am6pm ITV4Monday-Friday, 7pm 7th-12th March ITV4

Action from the historic and challenging French cycling race. Gary Imlach presents coverage across the week, with commentary from Ned Boulting and David Millar.

Riders face a tough start to the week, with a hilly 166km on Sunday to begin, and things get no easier in stage two’s 188km trek to Amilly. There are also time trials, incredibly different climbs and fast, flat stages to complete the first week of the race.

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ThunderbirdsScrambled! Are Go Saturday,Saturday &8.30am Sunday, 7.30am CITV6th & 7th March 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 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 CITV6th & 7th March 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 and his friends get lost on a school orienteering exercise thanks to Robert Robot. Then, Dave finds a mermaid at the dockside, who quickly invites herself round for tea and takes up residence in the Spuds’ bathtub.

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