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Paul O’Grady For the Love of Dogs: What

Happened Next Wednesday, 8pm

The host catches up with some of the

dogs he previously met at Battersea.

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

Nick Cannon introduces as contestants Black Widow, Thingamajig, Butterfly, Leopard and Flamingo perform. Will any of them wow Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger? And will the panellists figure out who any of them are?.

The Masked Singer USSaturday, 4pm18th JulyITV

Emma Willis presents as the new series of the talent show continues - and all four of the coaches go all out to try to secure the best singers for their teams.

It’s week two of the blind auditions, but will anyone have that special something and inspire judges Paloma Faith, Pixie Lott, Danny Jones and Will-i-am to spin their chairs? Anyone who does will take one step towards winning a £30,000 music bursary.

The Voice KidsSaturday, 7.25pm18th JulyITV

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Jason Manford narrates this eight-part series taking a look through the Coronation Street archives, with each episode concentrating on a different theme.

We love to hate the bad guys in soapland, and this edition looks at some of the most despicable characters to call the cobbles home. From Richard Hillman to Charlie Stubbs, and Maya Sharma to Pat Phelan, the worst of the worst are featured here.

Coronation Street: VillainsMonday, 8.30pm20th JulyITV

Catching up with some of the most moving and heart-warming stories from the show that reunited long-lost family members after events kept them apart.

In tales featuring sons, Marc Wolfe, who struggled to form a relationship with his mother, discusses life with his dad, Sheila Knox is reunited with the son she gave up for adoption, and Richard Cue discusses the difficulties of joining a family in later life.

Long Lost Family: What Happened NextMonday, 9pm20th JulyITV

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Jeanette Kwakye hosts the inaugural Sport Gives Backs Awards from the Royal Institution in London - celebrating those whose actions have helped others.

The event celebrates and acknowledges the many charities, staff and volunteers that focus on improving the lives of others in the UK and is dedicated to recognising those who have excelled in using sport and dance as a vehicle for social change.

The Sport Gives Back AwardsTuesday, 10.45pm21st JulyITV

A new series in which Paul O’Grady catches up with some of the most memorable pooches he’s met during eight years of visits to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

The host soon discovers that leaving Battersea is just the start of the adventure for some of the wonderful pups he meets - including Tulip, a puppy he met five years ago - and Bruce, a terrified puggle who has gone on to transform the lives of his owners.

Paul O’Grady For the Love of Dogs: What Happened NextWednesday, 8pm22nd JulyITV

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Ranvir Singh and a team of experts set out to help families save money and their waistbands by ditching takeaway food and cooking for themselves.

In this opener, the team is in Pontefract to help the Formstone, whose snacking and fussy eating is causing problems. With eight weeks to turn their fortunes around, will the team be able to help the family turn their chaotic shopping habits around?

Eat, Shop, SaveThursday, 7.30pm23rd JulyITV

The first of a new series in which presenter Sean Fletcher sets off on an epic journey, covering a huge distance as he traverses the 870-mile Wales Coast Path.

Sean’s journey begins in North Wales and Anglesey. He’s hoping to catch a glimpse of the country’s rarest toad, creating a Bronze-Age axe head and finishing his journey by cooking up mussels and oysters - caught in the Menai Straight - on the beach.

Wonders of the Coast PathThursday, 8pm23rd JulyITV

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New series which goes behind the scenes at some of Britain’s most iconic food factories to discover how they keep the shelves stocked and put food on our tables.

The opening episode has some mouth watering secrets from the Wagon Wheel factory in South Wales - which produces millions of biscuits a year - pork pies being made in Melton Mowbray and Tyrells turning potatoes into posh crisps.

Inside Britain’s Food FactoriesThursday, 8.30pm23rd JulyITV

It’s a story that has dominated news for more than a decade. Madeleine McCann vanished from her hotel room 13 years ago - and a new suspect has emerged.

German prosecutors claim they believe they have a prime suspect in the case - a convicted sex offender living near the apartments at the time. Who is Christian B, and why did it take so long to link him to the crime? Julie Etchingham investigates.

Madeleine McCann: The Hunt for the Prime SuspectThursday, 9pm23rd JulyITV

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The Only Way is EssexSunday & Wednesday, 10pmITV2

The Only Way is EssexSunday & Wednesday, 10pmITV2


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Blade Runner 2049 Saturday, 9pm18th JulyITV2

Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford and Ana de Armas head the cast of this sci-fi smash- hit from director Denis Villeneuve - the follow up to Ridley Scott’s 1982 classic.

Three decades after the events of the original film, Blade Runner and LAPD officer K uncovers a long-hidden secret that threatens to plunge what is left of society into chaos. His only hope is to track down Deckard, who has been missing for 30 years.

Jeanine Mason, Nathan Parsons and Michael Vlamis head the cast of this sci-fi drama series following a woman who discovers a shocking secret in her home town.

Max is determined to find Cameron, Michael and Isobel learn the painful truth about the night Tripp attacked their mothers, a cryptic message sends the gang on a journey, Max enlists Kyles help and Liz and Max have some detective work to do.

Roswell, New Mexico Monday-Friday, 8pm20th-24th JulyITV2

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Chris & Kem: Straight Outta Love Island Sunday & Monday, 9pmITVBe

Chris & Kem: Straight Outta Love Island Sunday & Monday, 9pmITVBe


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Mamma Mia!Saturday, 8pm 18th JulyITVBe

An all-star cast featuring Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgård star in this musical, set to the music of the legendary Abba.

A young woman living on an idyllic Greek island is preparing to get married when she discovers one of three men could be her father. Taking matters into her own hands - she invites all three to her wedding - without letting her mother know.

Dinner DateWednesday, 8pm22nd JulyITVBe

The culinary dating show continues, as another lucky diner chooses three blind dates from a selection of menus that have been put together by potential beaus.

Candice 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 Candice will only be having dinner with three of them. Who will she want to see for seconds?

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Midsomer MurdersSaturday, 9pmITV3

Midsomer MurdersSaturday, 9pmITV3


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Prince Charles: Inside the Duchy of Cornwall Sunday, 9pm19th JulyITV3

The first part of a landmark documentary with privileged access to PrinceCharles and his private domain, the Duchy of Cornwall, his family and his charities.

This first episode examines the life’s work of Prince Charles as the longest servingDuke of Cornwall. It shows how the Duchy is run to reflect his personal philosophiesacross the whole estate, from the Duchy headquarters to farms on the Isles of Scilly.

A chance to catch up with older episodes of one of the nation’s most beloved and long-running soaps as we open up the Corrie back catalogue for a week of classics.

Liz tells Andy she will never have Jim back, Sally is excited at the chance of Kevin owning his own garage, Eric tells Curly that Reg has resigned from his job, Maureen receives some horrifying news and Vicky is stunned when Alec arrives.

Classic Coronation StreetMonday-Friday, 2.50pm & 3.20pm20th-24th JulyITV3

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British Touring Car ChampionshipSunday, 10.30amITV4

British Touring Car ChampionshipSunday, 10.30amITV4


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ITV Racing: Live from Newbury Saturday & Sunday, 1.30pm18th & 19th JulyITV4

Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present two days of racing from Newbury, York and The Curragh, with analysis by Jason Weaver and reports from Luke Harvey.

On Saturday the feature races are the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury, and the John Smith’s Cup at York. Sunday features the valuable Weatherbys Super Sprint at Newbury, the Summer Stakes at York and top action in Ireland.

We’re going back in time to the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia - following England’s matches in the tournament as they looked for the ultimate glory.

Things begin on Monday with England v Georgia in Pool C, followed by a tough clash with South Africa on Tuesday, a bruising battle with Samoa on Wednesday and Uruguay up on Thursday. Then, it’s quarter-final time against Wales on Friday.

2003 Rugby World Cup Revisited Monday-Friday, Times Vary20th-24th JulyITV4

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Thunderbirds Are GoSaturday, 8.30amCITV

Thunderbirds Are GoSaturday, 8.30amCITV


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Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and DawnMonday-Friday, 12.35pm & 5pm20th-24th JulyCITV

Madcap live action comedy. Quadruplets Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn, though different from each other, come up with interesting solutions to their problems.

Stories across the week include the quads seeing who can go the longest without their favourite possessions, Dawn learning the boys have been keeping things from her and the group planning to do something nice for someone on Valentine’s Day.

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

In the first of a double bill of episodes, things begin to get pretty tense in Tubbershandy - but what’s getting everyone’s back up? Then, with things not exactly going to plan, a new project provides hope that things could get better.

Drop Dead Weird Saturday, 8.30 & 8.55am 20th-24th JulyCITV

The Hub Top 10


The Hub Top 10


01 | Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow Broadcast - 4th July. The host reboots everyone’s favourite darts-based game show as Bullseye returns to our screens. You can’t beat a bit of Bully.

02 | John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen Broadcast -4th July. The duo serve up some summery salads, including a mouth watering spiced lentil and salmon centerpiece.

03 | Coronation Street - Stories That Gripped the Nation Broadcast - 6th July. A look at how the soap made headlines and broke new ground.

04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 8th July. Leanne dismisses Nick’s suggestion. Meanwhile, Sally tries to convince Tim of Geoff’s villainy and Roy’s words are a help for Evelyn.

05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 8th July. Jamie sets off to find his wife. Elsewhere, Leanna feels sorry for her dad Liam, while Chas has some sound advice for Bob advice.

06 | Manhunt: The Raoul Moat Story Broadcast - 9th July. Nicky Campbell tells the inside story of how one of Britain’s most notorious killers was tracked down - all in front of the cameras of rolling news channels.

07 | Britain’s Brightest Celebrity Family Broadcast - 10th July. Anne Hegerty presents as the final two teams go head to head. Who will be crowned as the country’s cleverest?

08 | Martin & Roman’s Sunday Best! Broadcast - 5th July. Father and son Martin and Roman Kemp are joined by special guests Laura Whitmore, Beverley Knight and Jessie Ware.

09 | The Martin Lewis Money Show Live Broadcast - 9th July. The host guides us through some money mine fields in the last episode of the series.

10 | The DurrellsBroadcast - 5th July. The drama, starring Keeley Hawes, about a mother who uproots her family to Corfu is shown from the beginning.

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