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Week 22/23: Sat 30th May - Fri 5th June 2020

Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow Saturday, 8.15pm

The comic presents revamped versions of classic shows, beginning

with Play Your Cards Right.

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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?

It’s the last episode for a while, 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 through to the semi finals.

Britain’s Got Talent Saturday, 7pm 30th MayITV

Alan Carr is at the helm of revamps of some of Britain’s favourite gameshows - Play Your Cards Right, The Price is Right, Take Your Pick, Strike It Lucky and Bullseye.

The series begins with a Play Your Cards Right celebrity special. Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, Chris and Rosie Ramsey, Ore and Portia Oduba and Martine McCutcheon and her husband Jack McManus are all looking to win big for charity.

Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow Saturday, 8.15pm30th MayITV

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As a nation we need gardens more than ever in a changing world. Who better to guide us through growing what we need than gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh?

The host continues his master class in being self sufficient, this time focusing on juicy strawberries that can be grown almost anywhere - even on a doorstep. Plus, he has tips for family friendly ways to grow vegetables, and his team share handy hints.

Grow Your Own at Home with Alan Titchmarsh Monday, 8.30pm 1st JuneITV

Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell come to the aid of more people known as foundlings - people who were abandoned in the first hours or days of their lives.

Over the course of two episodes, the duo help four people, each with their own unique story. The hosts have access to the latest DNA technology as they try to aid those in need of answers in their quests to discover just why they were abandoned.

Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace Monday & Tuesday, 9pm 1st & 2nd JuneITV

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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.

As the travel series reaches its conclusion, the lads face the challenge of a lifetime against a girls’ hockey team, head out of Mumbai on an iconic train and complete their trip in style - getting into the spirit as they attend a festival with a difference.

Absolutely India: Mancs in Mumbai Wednesday, 8pm 3rd JuneITV

A celebration of one of the most popular figures in the world of entertainment on his 60th birthday - looking at his illustrious career on the small screen.

Jason Manford narrates this look at Bradley Walsh’s long and varied career, from stand-up comedy and presenting to quiz shows and acting. Expect wild haircuts, questionable fashion and laugh-out-loud moments in the star’s 40 years on screen.

Bradley Walsh: Happy 60th Birthday Wednesday, 9pm 3rd JuneITV

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The Governess, aka Anne Hegerty, is back with more brainteasers, but this time she’s pitting famous faces against each other to find the country’s brightest family.

Footballers are taking centre stage in the shape of two former England stars. John Barnes and his family go up against Matt Le Tissier and his clan. Who will secure their place in the next round, and whose journey will be over at the final whistle?

Britain’s Brightest Celebrity Family Thursday, 8pm 4th JuneITV

The series - which features a mix of incredible footage which was shot by members of the public returns - with more mind-blowing tales from around the world.

Alexander Armstrong narrates stories including a man who wasn’t fastened in to a hang-glider properly and had to cling on for dear life as he sailed high above the ground. Plus, the US Navy come to the rescue when a plane crashes into the Pacific.

Unbelievable Moments: Caught on Camera Thursday, 9pm 4th JuneITV

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The Only Way is EssexSunday & Wednesday, 10pmITV2

The Only Way is EssexSunday & Wednesday, 10pmITV2


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Ride Along Saturday, 8pm30th May ITV2

Hilarious action-comedy film starring rap legend Ice Cube and comedian Kevin Hart as a mismatched duo dealing with crime on the streets of Atlanta together.

A fast-talking guy joins his girlfriend’s brother - a hot-tempered cop - on a routine patrol of the city, and gets caught up in the officer’s latest case. In order to prove he’s a worthy member of the family, he must survive the most insane 24 hours of his life.

Season 18 of the most lewd and hilarious cartoon on TV continues, and a disgraced Principal Shepherd moves in with the Griffin family while trying to clear his name.

Principal Shepherd is unceremoniously fired for fat-shaming Chris at school, leaving him with nowhere else to turn. At the same time, Brian decides to sue Stewie for writing a popular series of children’s books featuring him as an idiotic main character.

Family Guy Monday, 9pm1st JuneITV2

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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 Beverly HillsMonday-Friday, 5pm 1st-5th JuneITVBe

A week of real love, real life and very real drama with the glamorous housewives of Beverly Hills as they navigate the complexities of their work, family and friendships.

As the ninth series begins, Erika is excited when Lisa Rinna brings Denise Richards to the group, Kyle and Lisa visit a dermatologist, Denise discovers conflict in the group, Lisa Rinna and Denise comfort Dorit and Kyle’s family bid Sophia a tearful farewell.

The Real Housewives of CheshireMonday, 9pm 1st JuneITVBe

The ladies of the glamorous Golden Triangle in Cheshire are back for more new episodes of drama, love and laughter, and the holiday in Greece is reaching its end.

As the Housewives react to Tanya’s early departure, all efforts are made to make the most of the remaining time in Athens. A trip to a local vineyard soon lifts everyone’s spirits whilst Lauren receives some exciting news in her search for the perfect man.

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Midsomer MurdersSaturday, 9pmITV3

Midsomer MurdersSaturday, 9pmITV3


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Deep WaterSunday, 10pm31st MayITV3

Anna Friel, Sinead Keenan and Rosalind Eleazar star in this six-part drama, set in the Lake District, adapted from the Windermere series of novels by Paula Daly.

Three women, all struggling with their own issues, are united by children the same age. In this opener, mother-of-three Lisa struggles after getting too familiar with someone at a dinner party, before forgetting to pick up a friend’s child from school.

A full week of the classic crime drama starring Michael Kitchen as the methodical DCS Christopher Foyle as he fights crime in Hastings during the Second World War.

Foyle’s investigations concern fast-living pilots, a businessman makes a pact with the Nazis, Foyle is accused of a series offence while investigating a murder, a mysterious body draws Foyle into a troubling case, and the detective investigates sabotage.

Foyle’s WarMonday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10pmWednesday, 11pm1st-5th JuneITV3

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British Touring Car ChampionshipSunday, 10.30amITV4

British Touring Car ChampionshipSunday, 10.30amITV4


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Giant Lobster HuntersMonday, 9pm1st JuneITV4

Reality drama on the high seas with six Australian lobster boat captains risking everything to catch the prized seafood delicacy over the winter hunting season.

The price of lobster is holding strong above $100 per kilo, but the lobster boat teams have all run into problems. Team Kai Koura and Team Ansons Bay are targeting a combined total of 1,000 big reds, but only have five days to make it pay.

It has been a long wait - but live sport returns to our screens thanks to snooker’s Championship League, taking place at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.

Jill Douglas presents the tournament, featuring some of the game’s biggest names. The competition is split over 16 groups of four, with matches the best of four frames. The winner will take home £30,000 and a place at the Champion of Champions?

Snooker: Championship League LiveMonday-Thursday, 2.50pmFriday, 4pm1st-5th JuneITV4

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Thunderbirds Are GoSaturday, 8.30amCITV

Thunderbirds Are GoSaturday, 8.30amCITV


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Hotel TransylvaniaMonday-Friday, 4.30pm & 4.45pm1st-5th JuneCITV

Catch up with the latest adventures of all the staff and residents of Hotel Transylvania across the week, as various comings and goings lead to all sorts of fun.

Adventures include Dracula getting an endorsement deal for his prototype, Hank and Zombie Sir Isaac Newton swapping brains, Mavis learning the meaning of Halloween, Cousin Klaus asking Mavis for help, and Sandman sending everyone to sleep.

Five days of non-stop action and adventure with the Ninjago warriors as they fight to keep their entire reality safe from the combined forces of darkness and evil.

Stories across the week include, Master Wu goes after Zane, the Ice Emperor learning of the ninja’s arrival and responding in kind, Lloyd finding a cave with the mech inside, Cole waking in the cavern of a beast, and Akita telling the story of the Choosing.

LEGO NinjagoMonday-Friday, 5pm & 5.15pm1st-5th JuneCITV

The Hub Top 10


The Hub Top 10


01 | Harry’s Heroes: Euro Having a Laugh Broadcast - 19th May. The next leg of the tour takes the boys to Italy to a traditional palazzo in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence.

02 | How To Keep Your Dog Happy at Home Broadcast - 19th May. In this episode, we look at how you can tap into basic breeding instincts to keep your dog happy and help you out too.

03 | The Village Broadcast - 19th May. Autumn arrives, and it’s all hands on deck as Festival No 6 and the Christmas Food Fair draw thousands.

04 | Coronation Street Broadcast - 18th May. Steve and Leanne await the results of Oliver’s tests. The Baileys show different attitudes to racism. Gemma sees she’s not alone.

05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 18th May. Charity seeks out Priya for help and advice. Harriet and Malone play with fire and risk everything. Moira and Cain talk about the divorce.

06 | Don’t Ask Me Ask Britain Broadcast - 18th May. Interactive gameshow hosted by Alexander Armstrong, in which celebrity teams try to guess the views of the nation.

07 | John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen Broadcast - 17th May. The duo make pull-apart bread with bacon and cheese, John shows us his paella, while Lisa makes patatas bravas.

08 | Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook Broadcast - 17th May. Ainsley is pushing the boundaries with a visit to Jordan, a country in the region of the eastern Mediterranean.

09 | Britain’s Got Talent Broadcast - 16th May. The nation’s favourite TV talent show, Britain’s Got Talent, continues as the search for the most exciting talent around gets under way.

10 | Ninja Warrior UK Broadcast - 16th May. It’s the second part of the semi-final and the course is more extreme than ever as the competitors fight it out to earn a place in the final.

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