Weekly Highlights Week 49/50: Sat 5th - Friday 11th December 2020 Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years Monday, 8.30pm William Roach is one of the many stars looking at the soap’s history. This information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain until Tue 1st December 2020. Press contacts 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 Celebrity Supermarket Sweep Saturday, 5pm 5th December ITV The new series in which Rylan Clark-Neal welcomes some famous faces into his superstore continues. Have they got what it takes to win big money for charity? Emmerdale’s Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden, The Chase’s Jenny Ryan and singer Megan McKenna and DJs Melvin Odoom and Rickie Haywood-Williams are ready to race around Rylan’s store. Will any of them win £10,000 for charity? Catchphrase: Catchiest Moments Saturday, 6.30pm 5th December ITV Stephen Mulhern takes a hilarious look back at some of the most memorable moments of the game show - joined as ever by his animated friend Mr Chips. We’re treated to more of the best, funniest and strangest moments in the host’s time on the programme. Expect unseen footage, incredible wins, some frankly unbelivable answers and plenty of chance to play along at home, just ‘say what you see’. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights The Jonathan Ross Show Saturday, 9.30pm 5th December ITV The host continues the new series of his chat show, featuring some of the biggest stars on the planet dropping by for a natter and the best musical acts performing. The host is joined by travelogue, Monty Python and comedy legend Michael Palin. Plus, pop goddess Kylie Minogue discusses her chart-topping album, and Jonathan’s The Masked Singer co-stars Rita Ora, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan drop by. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: The Million Pound Question Sunday, 8pm 6th December ITV The new series looking back at those who have gone on to win the biggest prize that the game show has to offer continues, with some celebrity offerings too. We are transported to 2001 and the iconic, winning game of Robert Brydges. Plus, there’s a look back at Rachel Golding from the first series, Chris Evans boosting his charities’ good fortune, and celeb games featuring John Barnes and Jeremy Clarkson. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Gary Barlow’s Night at the Museum Sunday, 9pm 6th December ITV A very special evening of entertainment in a very special venue as Gary Barlow hosts an hour of musical fun from the Natural History Museum in London. The superstar performs some of his biggest hits, as well as songs from his new album and some special covers as he’s joined by stars including Michael Buble, Alesha Dixon, Alfie Boe, Rick Astley, Jason Donovan, Beverley Knight and Ronan Keating. Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years Monday, 8.30pm 7th December ITV A host of Corrie stars past and present come together to celebrate the programme’s 60th anniversary, exploring how it became a national institution. Joanna Lumley narrates this look at Coronation Street’s diamond anniversary. Stars including Michelle Keegan, William Roache, Barbara Knox, Simon Gregson, Sally Dynevor, Jennie McAlpine and many more celebrate six decades on the cobbles. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights For the Love of Britain Tuesday, 7.30pm 8th December ITV The second instalment of a new series in which Julie Walters - helped by a number of her celebrity friends - invites us to take a great escape into our great outdoors. This time we’re in Britain’s most popular national park, the Lake District. Julia Bradbury hikes up the mighty Helvellyn, while Ben Fogle enjoys a climbing experience at Honister slate mine, and Ade Edmondson captains a steamer on lake Ullswater. The Royal Variety Performance 2020 Tuesday, 8pm 8th December ITV Comedian, entertainer, radio DJ and presenter Jason Manford hosts his debut Royal Variety Performance on a star-studded evening at Blackpool’s Opera House. A show-stopping night of entertainment features Gary Barlow, Steps, Melanie C, Britain’s Got Talent winner Jon Courtenay, Marisha Wallace, Celeste, Daliso Chaponda, Jo Caulfield, Stephen Mulhern, Sheridan Smith and Michael Ball with Captain Sir Tom. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Paul O’Grady’s Great British Escape Wednesday, 8.30pm 9th December ITV A six-part series in which Paul O’Grady embraces the staycation and explores the county which has been his adopted home for more than 20 years - Kent. Paul’s focus this time around is Kent’s beautiful forests. He begins at the Wildwood Trust just outside Canterbury, where he meets rodents and feed bears. Later, he visits a cider apple orchard, tries his look at horse coppicing and meets a beekeeper. Queens of the Street Wednesday, 8pm 9th November ITV As part of the Coronation Street birthday celebrations, this special looks back at some of the women who have ruled the roost since the first episode in 1960. There is exclusive backstage footage revealing what it takes to get six episodes of the show on screen each week, while stars including Julie Hesmondhalgh, Sally Lindsay, Alison King, Helen Worth, Sue Nicholls, Kate Ford and more discuss life on Corrie. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights TheShopping Only Way with is Keith Essex Lemon SundaySunday, &10pm Wednesday, 10pm ITV26th December ITV2 Keith and a celebrity guest hit the shops as he delves into the shopping habits of the rich and famous whilst having a good gossip. Who is he out with this week? The host spends more time with his famous friends. FIrst up, Italian chef and presenter Gino D’Acampo teaches Keith how to make pizza and pasta at one of his restaurants, before Keith takes rapper Lady Leshurr to an adventure farm park. TheFamily Only Guy Way is Essex SundayMonday, & 9pm Wednesday, 10pm ITV27th December ITV2 More fun with the most outrageous and outlandish cartoon family on TV as they get themselves into all kinds of crazy trouble just by being themselves. Lois and Peter bicker over who should be the new major of Quahog following the death of Major West. Pest leading Peter to seek out the late Mayor West’s cousin, Wild Wild West, and getting him to run - but his plan soon backfires... Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights ChrisChristmas & Kem: Dinner Date StraightWednesday, Outta 8pm Love Island Sunday9th December & Monday, 9pm ITVBe Love is on the menu in a festive edition of the cooking and dining reality show that gives five contenders the chance to win someone’s heart by making them a meal. Legal assistant and law student Mimi is given five menus, each put together by a blind date, but she will only be having dinner with three of them. She’ll choose her dates based on the menus she most likes. Who will she want to see for seconds? GemmaChris & Kem:Collins: Diva for Xmas Wednesday,Straight Outta 9pm Love Island 9thSunday December & Monday, 9pm ITVBeITVBe Gemma Collins is getting ready for Christmas! It’s been a terrible year for most and The GC is determined to raise the nation’s spirits in a way that only she can. Gemma visits a turkey sanctuary to learn about the plight of the bird at this time of year, before glamming up for her Christmas card shoot. Finally, she meets up with Darren Day to record what they hope will be a chart-topping Christmas hit. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. , Weekly highlights MidsomerClassic Coronation Murders Street - Saturday,60th Anniversary 9pm ITV3Monday-Wednesday, 10pm & 10.35pm Thursday, 10pm Friday, 10.10pm 7th-11th December Tune in for a whole week’s worth of classic stories from the cobbles to celebrate the diamond anniversary of the long-running soap - 60 years of Corrie. A collection of memorable episodes from the archives across the week. Beginning with the very first episode of the soap in 1960, through some shocking storylines, all the way up to the aftermath of the tram crash, which stunned the nation in 2010. MidsomerThe Road to Murders Coronation Street Saturday,Friday, 8.30pm 9pm ITV311th December ITV3 The story of how the genius and passion of scriptwriter Tony Warren gave birth to Coronation Street, the longest-running drama in British television history. Tony Warren had a dream of bringing characters from the working-class Salford that he knew and loved to the small screen, but could he persuade his bosses to turn his dream into reality? The drama tells the story of his battle to have his show made. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights BritishITV Racing: Touring Live Car from Championship Sandown Sunday,Saturday, 10.30am 1.15pm ITV4ITV Racing Live: Huntingdon Sunday, 1pm 6th & 7th December ITV4 Oli Bell is our host for a weekend packed-full of with top horse racing action, featuring runs at Sandown, Aintree, Huntingdon, Kelso, Cork and Punchestown.