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Weekly Highlights

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Week 20/21: Sat 16th - Friday 22nd May 2020

Harry’s Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh Monday-Wednesday, 9pm

Harry Redknapp and his team of veterans are reunited as they head

abroad for a new challenge.

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The UK’s biggest and favourite talent show continues, hosted as ever by Ant and Dec. Who will follow in the footsteps of 2019 champion Colin Thackery?

Britain’s Got Talent continues its 14th series, with David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden returning to their seats behind the famous desk. As ever, the judges and the hosts have Golden Buzzers to send acts to the semi finals.

Britain’s Got Talent Saturday, 8pm 16th MayITV

Harry Redknapp and his group of veteran football stars are back, this time travelling to Europe for training, a bit of culture and an all-important match.

Harry and his assistant John Barnes take the boys on a European tour before they face a German Legends team. They have stars including Ray Parlour, Paul Merson, Matt Le Tissier and Lee Sharpe, but can they focus enough to beat the Germans?

Harry’s Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh Monday-Wednesday, 9pm 18th-20th MayITV

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Series looking at the challenges of keeping a dog fit and healthy, and what tips people have learned to make sure your dog stays happy during lockdown.

This episode looks at dogs embracing their sense of purpose. We meet Kyan, who enjoys howling along to club hits, a golden retriever whose maternal instinct extends to rescue kittens, and Bodie, a Jack Russell who helps children with reading.

How to Keep Your Dog Happy at Home Tuesday, 8.30pm 19th MayITV

The showbiz Thomas brothers - Ryan from Corrie, Adam from Emmerdale and Scott from Love Island - travel across India with dad Dougie to learn of their roots.

The lads make a move from Mumbai and head to Goa, where sun, sea and sand await. They’re there to track down members of their ever-expanding family tree, but some brutal yoga, followed by troubling group therapy, lead to arguments.

Absolutely India: Mancs in Mumbai Wednesday, 8pm 20th MayITV

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The host is back with more advice in these difficult times, giving viewers tips and hints on making the most of the money they have and addressing concerns.

In the final show of the series, filmed in his own home, the host has up-to-the-minute advice for everyone who has found themselves in financial uncertainty. Plus, Martin takes questions from viewers about family finances, jobs and consumer rights.

The Martin Lewis Money Show Live Thursday, 8pm 21st MayITV

The sixth and final episode of the series, filmed over two years, with unprecedented access to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, putting cameras in test cars.

Cocksure 17-year-old Bethany has barely left the test centre when she’s drawn into a dangerous game of chicken. Elsewhere, retired policeman Philip is hoping a pass will stop his wife telling him how to drive, and Drew and Julie are back for another try.

Secrets of the Driving Test Thursday, 8.30pm 21st MayITV

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The Only Way is EssexSunday & Wednesday, 10pmITV2

The Only Way is EssexSunday & Wednesday, 10pmITV2


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Family Guy Monday, 9pm18th May ITV2

Season 18 of the most lewd crude, and hilarious cartoon on TV continues, and Meg makes use of a huge bureaucratic blunder to start a brand new life for herself.

Meg goes bowling alone when everyone abandons her on her birthday, and a mix up at the front desk means people mistake her for having died in a car crash. When her funeral is poorly attended, Meg decides to start the life she has always dreamed of.

More hilarious fun from the mind of writer and animator Seth MacFarlane, following the exploits of the Smith family, their sentient goldfish and alien tenant.

Steve introduces Stan and Francine to Barry’s parents, Connie and Ted, but it isn’t long before he comes to regret it. Meanwhile, Roger steals a pair of glasses from a homeless person and goes completely blind after he refuses to stop wearing them.

American Dad! Monday, 9.30pm 18th May ITV2

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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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The Real Housewives of CheshireMonday, 9pm 18th MayITVBe

The ladies of the glamorous Golden Triangle in Cheshire are back for more drama, love and laughter, and this time they are off to Athens for some fun in the sun.

Tension hangs in the air following Nicole’s dinner party, Tanya questions whether her long-running truce with Dawn could be in jeopardy, while Seema worries over whether one of her closest friends might not be as loyal as she had believed her to be.

Mummy Diaries Extra: Daddy Day CareWednesday, 9pm 20th MayITVBe

Another look at life behind the scenes of the long-running reality TV show, focussing on the people around Sam and Billie that make their lives whole.

An episode of all the best bits from when the dads were left holding the babies as the mums took a break, including Paul and Greg’s questionable night time routines for the kids, Arthur’s first haircut, and Little Paul’s first trip to the car wash.

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Midsomer MurdersSaturday, 9pmITV3

Midsomer MurdersSaturday, 9pmITV3


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ITV3 Most Wanted: Lewis Saturday, 7pm16th MayITV3

Viewers’ choice of three episodes of the popular Inspector Morse spin-off, following the exploits of acerbic workaholic Lewis and his partner DS Hathaway.

Picking up where his mentor, Inspector Morse left off, it’s no surprise that Lewis and his team have plenty of crimes to investigate to keep them busy. There are three potential episodes for viewers’ to choose from - which has been chosen today?

Documentary featuring exclusive access to Sir Cliff Richard following one of the toughest periods in his career as he celebrates his 60th year in show business.

Featuring interviews with Barry Gibb, Olivia Newton-John, Hank Marvin, Jimmy Osmond and more, this programme reflects on Cliff’s six decades in the charts. Cliff also talks about the days that followed the televised police raid on his home in 2014.

Sir Cliff Richard: 60 Years in Public and in Private Sunday, 9pm17th MayITV3

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British Touring Car ChampionshipSunday, 10.30amITV4

British Touring Car ChampionshipSunday, 10.30amITV4


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Brian Moore Meets...Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7pm18th, 19th, 21st & 22nd MayITV4

A week of incredible interviews from the ITV Sport archives featuring the legendary Brian Moore talking with some of the biggest names in sports history.

In 1980, Brian sits down with tennis star Bjorn Borg. In 1979, Brian chats with Kevin Keegan about Kevin winning European Footballer of the Year, and meets F1 superstar Niki Lauda. In 1981, Brian chats with charismatic young golf star Seve Ballesteros.

A chance to relive the highs and lows of the entire Euro ’96 football tournament, including all of England’s emotionally charged matches in front of a home crowd.

Enjoy two games from England’s Euro ‘96 campaign, including their tie with Scotland, featuring one of the most famous goals Wembley ever saw. Then, relive an incredible match between England and the Netherlands that left home fans overjoyed.

Euro ’96 RelivedSunday, 6.45pm & Wednesday 6.30pm17th & 20th MayITV4

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Thunderbirds Are GoSaturday, 8.30amCITV

Thunderbirds Are GoSaturday, 8.30amCITV


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Pokemon Sun & Moon: Ultra LegendsSaturday, 11.25am16th MayCITV

Join Ash, Pikachu and friends as they train to become the best pokemon masters they can be, meeting all kinds of other trainers and their pokemon along the way.

The summer holiday has arrived, and the students are deciding what to do with all that free time. Kiawe wants to battle Ash, while Sophocles wants to begin astronaut training. But what does Ash actually want to do, and where does he want to do it?

Ben Tennyson uses the Omnitrix, a mysterious alien device with the power to transform the wearer into different alien creatures, to be the hero the world needs.

Over the course of the week, Team Tennyson must stop a super-powered Xingo, save a baking class from Zombozo’s hypnosis, take on the Weatherheads at a ski resort, stop Queen Bee from robbing a bank, and remember how to defeat the evil Forgeti.

Ben 10Monday-Friday, 5pm & 5.15pm18th-22nd MayCITV

The Hub Top 10


The Hub Top 10


01 | Van der Valk Broadcast - 3rd May. The murder of a young woman leads Van der Valk and his team into a world of mysticism, drug addiction and some tempestuous family dynamics.

02 | Isolation Stories Broadcast - 5th May. A father and son who don’t see eye-to-eye are isolated together in the family home, but they would both rather be anywhere else.

03 | The Village Broadcast - 5th May. It’s been a tough winter for all involved at Portmeirion, but spring arrives with all its restorative powers.

04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 4th May. An ambulance arrives for Geoff. Imran meets Yasmeen at the police station. The residents answer questions on the Metcalfes’ marriage.

05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 4th May. Belle is feeling especially loved up, while Dan is embarrassed by recent events. Will pleads for mercy, but will anyone listen to him?

06 | Coronavirus: Q&A Broadcast - 4th May. Nina Hossain presents, putting viewers’ coronavirus questions and concerns on a range of issues to a diverse panel of experts.

07 | Innocent Broadcast - 5th May. Crime drama. DI Hudson uncovers serious flaws in the original murder investigation, while David finally confronts his brother and sister-in-law.

08 | John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen Broadcast - 3rd May. Join John Torode and Lisa Faulkner in their weekend kitchen. On the menu are duck pancakes with a tasty plum sauce.

09 | Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook Broadcast - 3rd May. Ainsley’s in southern Spain, soaking up the sunshine and discovering the many incredible delicacies of Seville.

10 | ITV Britain’s Got Talent Broadcast - 2nd May. The nation’s favourite TV talent show continues its fun-filled 14th series packed full of variety and new entertainment acts.

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