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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?/Saturday-FridayJeremy Clarkson asks the questions as the big-money quiz show returns.
Week 18/19: Sat 5th May to Fri 11th May 2018
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The host continues her weekend slot, beginning each day by chatting to the biggest celebrities and inviting some of the world’s hottest bands into the studios.
Zoë spends Saturday with actor Tony Audenshaw and comic David Morgan, with music by 90s rockers Reef. On Sunday, she’s chatting with Love Island’s Chris Hughes, DJ Scott Mills and comic London Hughes, while The Wombats provide the tunes.
Zoë Ball on Saturday/ Zoë Ball on SundaySaturday/Sunday 8.30am 5th & 6th MayITV
Ed Chamblerlin and Francesca Cumani present two fantastic days of racing at Newmarket. Plus, there is coverage of other top races from across the country.
Saturday’s racing at Newmarket features the first classic race day of the season, including the 2,000 Guineas, and there are further races at Goodwood. Sunday features the fillies’ classic the 1,000 Guineas, with two more races at Hamilton.
ITV Racing: Live from NewmarketSaturday/Sunday, 1.30pm 5th & 6th MayITV
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The big-collared comic has to prevent another alien invasion, and welcomes a panel of celebrity guests to play a series of fun-filled games in order to do so.
The Last Leg regular Alex Brooker, broadcaster and journalist Janet Street-Porter, Rizzle Kicks singer Jordan Stephens and legendary actress Una Stubbs join Harry, taking part in a number of over-the-top challenges to halt an incoming alien attack.
Harry Hill’s Alien Fun CapsuleSaturday, 7.30pm 5th MayITV
Amanda Holden, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and Simon Cowell continue their search for a star, travelling the length of the country as they see more auditions.
The quartet take in more weird and wacky performances as they see more auditioning acts, looking for someone capable of performing at the Royal Variety Performance. Will any of tonight’s hopefuls inspire a press of a Golden Buzzer?
Britain’s Got TalentSaturday, 8pm 5th MayITV
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The quiz returns for a week of episodes to celebrate its 20th anniversary, with Jeremy Clarkson taking over in the hot seat to ask the questions to keen hopefuls.
The host pits contestants against each other in Fastest Finger First to see who has the opportunity to win the jackpot. The hopeful then has lifelines Ask the Audience, Phone a Friend and 50:50 to aid them, and there are a number of new twists too.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?Saturday, 9.15pmSunday-Friday, 9pm 5th-11th MayITV
Presenter Dawn French continues the second series of her talent show in which some of the country’s most incredible children showcase their skills in the studio
Dawn meets more children who bring an exciting mix of talent and knowledge to her sofa. This time out she has the chance to experience chicken racing, as well as taking in some fantastic dancers, mind-blowing cyclists and a special Eurovision act.
Little Big ShotsSunday, 7pm 6th MayITV
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Louisa and Spiros continue to grow closer and a fun-filled circus is in town as the Corfu-set drama, starring Keeley Hawes, reaches the end of its second series.
Spiros, looking to avoid his empty house, spends his time at the Durrell’s home, which Louisa has no problem with. In town, Larry falls in love with a beautiful woman from a travelling circus, and the family unite to drum up business for the entertainers.
The DurrellsSunday, 8pm 6th MayITV
Baroness Karren Brady meets more budding business people, all of who are hoping to make a success of their respective ventures over a 12-month period.
Karren meets a man who hopes that his idea for private bin collectors is a winner. It’s a controversial plan, but can he go from bin man to businessman? Plus, she encounters a young woman looking to go it alone in the children’s clothing industry.
Give It a YearMonday, 8pm 7th MayITV
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Davina McCall continues the second series of her transformation programme in which people share the way in which they’ve changed their lives in 12 months.
Davina meets a young couple looking to overcome their fertility problems to start a family, an 11-year-old meningitis survivor who wants to finally have hands and parents who want nothing more than for their young son to take his first steps.
This Time Next YearTuesday, 8pm 8th MayITV
At an airport that oversees a plane taking off or landing every 45 seconds – cameras go behind the scenes to learn the secrets of parking massive aircraft.
We also follow Kat and Bob at Border Force, who encounter a visitor whose reason for entering the UK just doesn’t seem to add up, while Demi and Sue, the King and Queen of Terminal 2, have to tackle and wrestle with a bare-chested drunk man.
Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest AirportWednesday, 8.30pm 9th MayITV
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The host continues his Indian adventure, coming to the aid of more pooches in need of a little love and attention, but it’s far from plain sailing this week...
Paul encounters a traumatised dog who is desperate to find a home and does all he can to help the troubled canine’s issues. However, the host himself needs some medical attention after falling ill while out and about treating Dehli’s injured dogs.
Paul O’Grady For the Love of Dogs: IndiaThursday, 8.30pm 10th MayITV
Tim Marlow returns for a second run of his documentary series in which he looks at some of the most respected artists in the world, beginning with David Hockney.
Considered by many as Britain’s most popular artist, David Hockney has exhibitions all around the world that attract millions of visitors. This documentary features interviews with the artist and focuses on two blockbuster exhibitions held in London.
Great ArtThursday, 10.45pm 10th MayITV
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Britain’s Got More TalentSaturday, 9.15pm 5th MayITV2
The sister show continues as Stephen Mulhern goes behind the scenes of Britain’s Got Talent to gather gossip and dish the dirt on the unsuspecting star judges.
Stephen meets some of the show’s most unusual, outrageous and wacky contestants, getting private performances along the way. Plus, the host asks the judges questions no-one else dare, and plays a number of toe-curling games.
The boys experience a life of luxury as they have the chance to attend a free session at a swanky bathhouse. However, they soon outstay their welcome.
The clientele of the bathhouse take exception to the trio of visitors, but the boys are determined to stay for as long as possible. While there, Marcus courts a business contact met in the changing room, while Jason begins dating a yoga instructor.
PlebsMonday, 10pm 7th MayITV2
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The Real Housewives of CheshireMonday, 10pm 7th MayITVBe
Seema takes the ladies to Marrakech for what is sure to be a hen party to remember, but will the party environment encourage them to get on?
The girls enjoy themselves in the Moroccan sun, but will Tayna’s decision to have the ladies wear their wedding dresses for the hen do come back to bite her? Elsewhere, Lauren enjoys a birthday party, but Nermina ends up ruffling a few feathers.
Ferne McCann: First Time MumWednesday, 9pm 9th MayITVBe
The new series of the reality series continues as Ferne McCann forges her own path into motherhood, realising that things don’t always go as she had planned.
After what has been a difficult few months for the new mum, Ferne looks for a bit of rest and relaxation. She recruits good friend Arg for a break in Marbella, but quickly comes to realise that going on holiday with a baby isn’t as easy as she’d imagined.
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Agatha Christie’s PoirotMonday-Friday, 8pm 7th-11th MayITV3
A chance to spend a week in the company of Belgium’s most famous sleuth, as David Suchet brings Agatha Christie’s detective Hercule Poirot to life on screen.
Over the course of five episodes, Poirot investigates a murder at a fête in Devon, is pit against a group of murderous dissidents, looks into the murder of a psychiatrist, tracks an art thief to the Swiss Alps and hunts for a serial killer haunting Styles.
Reece Shearsmith is on chilling form as he plays convicted murderer Malcolm Webster in this three-part drama focusing on a series of devastating crimes.
The troubling tale of Malcolm Webster, who married first wife Claire, but responded for requests to see the truth behind his debts by drugging her and staging a car accident. Webster then moves on to a new beau, but will she meet a similar fate?
The WidowerThursday, 10pm & 11pmFriday 10pm 10th & 11th MayITV3
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Tour De YorkshireSaturday, 1pm & 8pmSunday, 12noon & 8pm 5th & 6th MayITV4
Gary Imlach and Chris Boardman present coverage of the final two days of the tour, as the riders take on a stage designed for sprinters and a difficult final climb.
The riders endure a 184km looped course from Richmond to Scarborough on Saturday, before encountering climbs in the final stage from Halifax to Leeds on Sunday. Who has what it takes to earn their place at the top of the podium?
Coverage of England’s final two games in the group stage of the tournament as they look to secure their passage through to the competition’s knock-out stages.
The Three Lions face a tough task on Tuesday as they go up against Italy at the Bescot Stadium in Walsall. Steve Cooper’s team then meet Switzerland in their final Group A clash, looking to secure qualification at Rotherham’s New York Stadium.
UEFA Under 17 Championship LiveMonday, 2.45pmThursday 6.45pm 7th & 10th MayITV4
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Thunderbirds Are GoSaturday, 8am 5th MayCITV
The team has another disaster to deal with as the action-packed animated adventure series, based on Gerry Anderson’s classic children’s puppets, continues.
A rockslide leaves Captain Taylor and a scientist trapped in a Martian cavern. It falls to Virgil and Alan to fly Thunderbird 3 to Mars to help, but when Virgil accidentally ejects the air in his suit, it leaves the heroes trapped with little air in a leaking cave.
The channel celebrates the bank holiday with a Mr Bean marathon, as the animated master of disaster finds himself in trouble time and time again.
In a day filled with hilarious episodes, Bean becomes a wrestling champion, visits a safari park, becomes a superhero to tackle a burglar, converts his flat into a soft play centre, hunts for treasure, declares war on a fly, and much, much more.
Mr Bean: The Animated SeriesMonday, 7.55am-4.55pm & 7.25pm-8.55pm 7th MayCITV
The Hub Top 10
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01 | The Good Karma Hospital Broadcast - 22nd April. Lydia faces a tough choice following a request from her former mentor as the medical drama series reaches its finale.
02 | The Real Camilla: HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Broadcast - 23rd April. Charting a year in the life of Camilla, featuring contributions from those who know her best.
03 | Britain’s Brightest Family - Final Broadcast - 25th April. Anna Hegerty presents the final of the competition as the two remaining families battle to be crowned winners.
04 | Coronation StreetBroadcast - 25th April. David’s family want the truth about Emma, Shona asks Adam to save Billy from eviction, while Kate fights her insecurities.
05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 25th April. Tracy makes a monumental decision, Nicola is far from happy with Jimmy, and Frank sets out to find himself a job.
06 | The Keith & Paddy Picture Show Broadcast - 21st April. Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness climb into the cockpit as they recreate the high-octane 80s classic Top Gun.
07 | Give It a Year Broadcast - 23rd April. Baroness Karren Brady visits a woodland outdoor centre with owners that have high ambitions, but is everything in place for success?
08 | Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule Broadcast - 21st April. The big-collared comic presents his fun- filled celebrity panel show, with guests Tom Davis, Suzanne Packer, Kara Tointon and Moira Stewart.
09 | The Durrells Broadcast - 22nd April. The family plan a party to celebrate Gerry’s 13th birthday, but he is far from happy and accuses them of treating him too much like a child.
10 | Little Big Shots Broadcast - 22nd April. Dawn French welcomes some of the world’s most talented children to showcase their unique skills as they perform in the studio.
