Weekly Highlights Week 32/33: Sat 8th - Friday 14th August 2020 Coronation Street Icons Wednesday, 8.30pm Documentary looking at the life and times of Ken Barlow, the infamous ladies’ man of the cobbles. This information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain until Tue 2nd June 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 ITV Racing: Live from Newbruy Saturday, 1.30pm 15th August ITV Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present from Newbury and Newmarket, where the feature meeting is at Newbury with two group races taking centre stage. The Geoffrey Freer Stakes at 3.00pm is a race that has seen some great winners down the years, before the feature race of the day sees some top-class horses line up in the Hungerford Stakes at 3.35pm, over the specialist distance of seven furlongs. The Masked Singer US Saturday, 4pm 15th August ITV Surreal musical antics from season two of the US version of The Masked Singer, featuring a roster of famous competitors in outlandish disguises singing for glory. The six remaining contestants face a brand new challenge as they compete together for the first time while judges Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger do their best to guess their identities. Hosted by Nick Cannon. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Rolling In It Saturday, 6.25pm 15th August ITV Stephen Mulhern presents a gameshow in which members of the public try to win big cash prizes against celebrities on one of the biggest arcade games in the world. Joel Dommett, Chris Kamara, and Gemma Collins join Stephen for the show in which everything can change on the roll of a coin. Three contestants are all hoping to win some serious money, but in their way is one of the biggest arcade games in the world. The Voice Kids Saturday, 7.25pm 15th August ITV The junior version of The Voice continues as the youngsters who got through the first round do whatever they can to impress the panel of music industry celebrities. It’s the final day of Battles as Paloma Faith, Danny Jones, Pixie Lott and will.i.am must make serious decisions on who will grab the last six spaces in the semi-final. Solo singers and duos will take to the stage, hoping to get those red chairs spinning. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Martin & Roman’s Sunday Best! Sunday, 8.30am 16th August ITV Father and son presenting duo Martin and Roman Kemp team up to fill your Sunday morning with all kinds of fun chat, special celebrity guests and light-hearted games. The guests for this week’s episode include actor and Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley, who’ll be chatting about her character’s latest storylines, and The Vamps lead singer Brad Simpson, who will be offering up a very special performance. Don’t miss out. Coronation Street: High Days and Holidays Monday, 8.30pm 17th August ITV Gentle documentary charting all the highs and lows of the holidays that the residents of Weatherfield have taken over the years, presented by Jason Manford. The characters of Corrie love their holidays, though they rarely go to plan. We revisit the first episode filmed on location in 1967, a coach trip to Windermere in 1969 that ended in disaster, and we remember Bet, Rita and Mavis’s flings in Majorca in 1974. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies Monday-Tuesday, 9pm 17th-18th August ITV True crime drama focussing on the trial by public opinion of Christopher Jefferies, an eccentric landlord thrust into the spotlight when his tenant Jo Yeates was killed. Retired teacher Christopher Jefferies’ quiet life is turned upside down when police question him about the disappearance of his young tenant Jo Yeates. When her tragic murder becomes a major news story, the press seize upon him as a suspect. Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport Wednesday, 8.00pm 19th August 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. Officers Terry and Dave deal with an unruly passenger threatening to close down the entire airport, Ramp Team Rachel is dishing out safety fines, and in Terminal 2 Security, exuberant Estefania is speechless with someone’s unusual carry-on luggage. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Coronation Street Icons Wednesday, 8.30pm 19th August ITV An exciting new series narrated by Sally Lindsay, focussing on Coronation Street’s legendary characters and revisiting their greatest moments from the archives. In the first episode, we look at the life and times of Ken Barlow, the infamous ladies’ man of the cobbles. We’ll be chatting with William Roache about what it’s been like to play Ken over the years, and what his co-stars thought of him and his character. Emmerdale Family Tree Thursday, 7pm 20th August ITV An exciting new documentary series looking back at the different generations of three of the Emmerdale’s most-loved families: the Tates, Sugdens and the Dingles. The Dingles hit our screens in the mid 90’s and became one of the country’s most- loved soap families. From bare knuckle fighting to scams and scandal, they made their mark, with Zak leading the pack. Find out how the family made it to our screens. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Wonders of the Coast Path Thursday, 8pm 20th August ITV Journalist Sean Fletcher takes on an epic challenge as he travels the 870-mile long Wales Coast Path. Along the journey he’s discovering some unexpected treasures. Sean reaches Carmarthen Bay and the Gower Peninsula, with its peaceful estuaries, sandy beaches and limestone cliffs. At Pendine sands Sean discovers the story of Wales’ land speed record holder and sees his original car roar up the beach once more. Inside Britain’s Food Factories Thursday, 8.30pm 20th August ITV Go behind the scenes at some of Britain’s most iconic food and drinks factories to discover how they manage to keep the shelves stocked and put food on our tables. This time we’re learning how Stilton is made at a family firm that’s been churning it out for three generations. We’re learning the secrets of Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, and we’re getting our caffeine fix by roasting coffee at Taylors of Harrogate. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Kong: Skull Island Sunday, 8pm 16th August ITV2 Super-sized fantasy action adventure starring Brie Larson, Tom Hiddleston and Samuel L Jackson as adventurers tracking the legendary King Kong on Skull Island. As US forces abandon Vietnam in the late 1970s, a team of scientists and explorers break off from the main group to look for a mythical creature on a dangerous island. But are the stories of King Kong really true, and are they ready for what they may find? Virgin Media V Festival 2020 Friday, 7pm 21st August ITV2 Joel Dommett and Maya Jama present three nights of fun from Hylands Park in Chelmsford with performances from Olly Murs, Anne-Marie and Dizzee Rascal. Each episode will also see our headline artists surprise their fans watching the festival from their living rooms, with exclusive interviews, Festival Fashion, Festival Food and a look back at some of the most memorable performances from V Festival. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Dinner Date Wednesday, 8pm 19th August ITVBe Love is on the menu again on the cooking and dining reality show that gives five contenders the chance to win someone’s heart by making them a delicious meal. Jayde 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 Jayde will only be having dinner with three of them. Who will do enough to leave her wanting seconds? Vanderpump Rules Thursday, 9pm & 10pm 20th August ITVBe Follow the drama at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant SUR as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star juggles her family life and her hectic business for a seventh season. Schwartz takes James to task for how he has been insulting Katie, and Scheana feels threatened by Stassi and Ariana’s newfound close friendship. Katie’s ultimatum forces Lisa Vanderpump to reconsider continued employment for James. Please note that all information is embargoed from reproduction in the public domain as stated. Weekly highlights Sanditon Sunday, 10pm 16th August ITV3 Gentle period drama based on the final novel by Jane Austen, following a spirited young woman who moves to a sleepy fishing village looking for a new adventure. The arrival of Miss Lambe’s forbidden love causes Charlotte to question her opinion of Sidney.