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Love Island

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Everyone’s favourite villa is ready and waiting, packed with brand new sexy singles in the return of Love Island, hosted by Maya Jama. The first coupling up is on the way, and the big question is… who’s here for love? With a tasty £50k prize up for grabs, the game is well and truly on.   

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ITV2

Episode 48: Sunday 28 July: 9pm - 10pm
Episode 49: Monday 29 July: 9pm - 10.35pm - LOVE ISLAND: THE LIVE FINAL

 

The information contained herein is embargoed from all Press, online, social media, non-commercial publication or syndication - in the public domain - until Tuesday 23 July 2024.

McDonald & Dodds

Episode 2 - Jinxy Sings The Blues

When local man Ian Andrews gets on at his usual bus stop in Bath, nothing is out of the ordinary. But when the bus pulls into the station, Ian is dead. And despite it being the busiest route of the day, there isn’t a single eyewitness to Ian’s death.

DCI McDonald and DS Dodds face a mammoth challenge as they try to unravel how a man can be killed in broad daylight, on a busy city bus, and yet not a single person has seen it happen. The only thread they have to follow is a ticket stub for the Avalon Festival of Ideas, a local arts and culture event taking place at Bath, found in Ian Andrew’s jacket pocket.

A few days prior, Ian Andrew’s had attended a talk from esteemed US history professor and bluesologist Clarence Adderley. Everything the respected academic on the surface, is there more to Professor Adderley than meets the eye? His interest in the shady world of art auctions, run by the eccentric brother and sister duo the De Veres suggests there may be…

McDonald and Dodds will have to delve into the history of Ian Andrews, Professor Adderley and the blues if they hope to uncover what happened that day on the B6 bus. And as the investigation begins to unravel, DS Dodds will find some answers may lead closer to home. despite these revelations , McDonald and Dodds  must stay the course to crack this most puzzling of cases.  

Love & Death

Series overview

The unbelievable true story of Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen), a 1980s Texas housewife accused of murder. Despite a loving family, a picture-perfect home, and an active presence at church, Candy is unable to shake her sense of suburban ennui.

Episode 2

As their affair continues, Candy fears that she and Allan are at risk of breaking their first rule about having no feelings for each other - at the same time, Candy bristles at the news that Allan and Betty have signed up for a Christian marriage retreat.

Changing Ends

Series 2 overview

Reprising their roles as the Carr family for a new run of episodes are Oliver Savell (young Alan), Shaun Dooley (Graham Carr), Nancy Sullivan (Christine Carr) and Taylor Fay (Gary Carr).

Also returning are the Carr’s neighbours, the Hudsons, played by Gabby Best (Angela Hudson), Harry Peacock (Nigel Hudson) and Rourke Mooney (Charlie Hudson).

Changing Ends is based on Alan’s own life in Northampton in the 1980s growing up as the son of a fourth division football manager.

The second season picks up shortly after the first, as young Alan contends with impending puberty and feeling sidelined by his family. With Graham Carr distracted by Northampton Town FC who are battling for promotion can he be there for his son when he most needs him?

The series is produced by Baby Cow Productions, written by Alan Carr, co-written by Gabby Best and was co-created by the late Simon Carlyle. The director is Dave Lambert and the producer is Mollie Freedman Berthoud. The Executive producers are Baby Cow’s Sarah Monteith and Rupert Majendie, Alan Carr and Danny Julian.

Baby Cow is one of BBC Studios owned production labels. BBC Studios are handling the international distribution of both series.

Episode 4

A Sex-Ed lesson and impending school disco strike fear into Alan’s heart, why is everyone talking about kissing girls?! Graham has girl trouble of his own with a female linewoman.

Cast

Alan Carr    HIMSELF
Young Alan Carr    OLIVER SAVELL
Graham Carr    SHAUN DOOLEY
Christine Carr    NANCY SULLIVAN
Gary Carr    TAYLOR FAY
Richard Hill    JACK SHEP
Alfie    JACK MEDLIN
Banjo    CHARLIE JOBE
Kay    DOTTY DAVIES
Leslie Gorman    LOGAN MATTHEWS
Mandy Taylor    MATTHEW STAGG
Paddy    JOSEPH DOBBIN
News Reporter    RIZ KHAN
Angela Hudson    GABBY BEST
Miss Gideon    CARIAD LLOYD
Val    VICTORIA ALCOCK
Donna Ridgeway    MISSY HAYSOM
Nigel Hudson    HARRY PEACOCK
Charlie Hudson    ROURKE MOONEY
Manager    ANDREW HISLOP
Maureen    LACEY BOND

The information contained herein is embargoed from all Press, online, social media, non-commercial publication or syndication - in the public domain - until Tuesday 23 July 2024.

Tom Kerridge Cooks Britain

Series overview

Tom Kerridge hits the road in his 1950s food truck in this series to discover what it takes to produce the food on our plate and to cook with the British ingredients he finds along the way.

Episode 5

Tom heads to Eastern Scotland to get stuck into a tough day at sea before cooking up the catch, Smoked Haddock Kedgeree and then at a local farm he creates the Ultimate Carrot Cake.

The information contained herein is embargoed from all Press, online, social media, non-commercial publication or syndication - in the public domain - until Tuesday 23 July 2024.

Champions: Full Gallop

Series overview

Champions: Full Gallop follows the thrills, spills, and drama on and off the racetrack, as jockeys, trainers, owners and horses battle to become Champions of Jumps season.

Episode 3

Seventy thousand race goers a day descend on Cheltenham for the most prestigious meeting of the jumps season. Jockeys and trainers are feeling the pressure, as they battle it out over 28 races across four days.  With close to £5m in prize money the festival attracts the very best horses from UK and Ireland. Success here at Prestbury Park is a key stepping stone to glory in the Trainers Championship. Going into the festival, trainer Paul Nicholls leads the way, as he guns for a record equalling 15th title, but hot on his heels, is his former assistant and protégé Dan Skelton. Standing in their way, Irish Trainer Willie Mullins who is looking to write himself into the history books, as he targets an unprecedented 100th festival winner?

Piglets is a brand new 6 x 30 comedy, set in a fictional police training college from the award-winning team behind Smack The Pony and Green Wing.

Episode 2

Diffusing difficult situations to prevent escalation. Someone will be expelled if a fellow student reports their misconduct, and there’s an unexpected staff sacking.

Champions: Full Gallop

Series overview

Champions: Full Gallop follows the thrills, spills, and drama on and off the racetrack, as jockeys, trainers, owners and horses battle to become Champions of Jumps season.

Episode 2

There are thrills and spills in the race to be champion jockey. Jockey Sean Bowen is riding high, 30 wins ahead of his nearest rival, Harry Cobden. Each must ride up to 700 horses in the season to achieve their goal.

Piglets is a brand new 6 x 30 comedy, set in a fictional police training college from the award-winning team behind Smack The Pony and Green Wing.

ITV has announced a new documentary focusing on the phone hacking scandal called Tabloids On Trial, due to air on Thursday July 25.

The phone hacking scandal exposed a murky tabloid world where stealing secrets was big business and privacy, meaningless. 

It's been almost two decades since the story broke and subsequent legal actions have revealed that hacking was apparently just the start, with victims accusing some of Britain's biggest newspapers of tapping landlines, fitting properties with listening devices and even burglaries to order – in the name of journalism - allegations that have been strongly denied.

Featuring Prince Harry's first major interview since the conclusion of his court case with Mirror Group Newspapers this documentary hears about his mission to continue his fight to expose the illegal tactics of Britain's tabloid press and explores what those in charge at Fleet Street really knew as this scandal unfolded. 

ITV News's Rebecca Barry meets high profile celebrities including Hugh Grant, Charlotte Church and Paul Gascoigne as well as people catapulted into the public eye, whose lives were ripped apart by newspapers.

Against a backdrop of new and impending civil trials, Rebecca speaks to the journalists and private investigators who stopped at nothing to get their headline and asks what should happen next.

Tabloids On Trial airs on ITV1 & ITVX at 9pm on Thursday July 25

This is an ITV News/ITN production for ITV1

Love Island

Media pack here > https://www.itv.com/presscentre/media-packs/love-island-series-11

Everyone’s favourite villa is ready and waiting, packed with brand new sexy singles in the return of Love Island, hosted by Maya Jama. The first coupling up is on the way, and the big question is… who’s here for love? With a tasty £50k prize up for grabs, the game is well and truly on.   

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ITV2

Episode 42: Sunday 21 July: 9pm - 10pm
Episode 43: Monday 22 July: 9pm - 10.05pm
Episode 44: Tuesday 23 July: 9pm - 10.05pm
Episode 45: Wednesday 24 July: 9pm - 10.05pm
Episode 46: Thursday 25 July: 9pm - 10.05pm
Episode 47: Friday 26 July: 9pm - 10.05pm
 

Love & Death

Series overview

The unbelievable true story of Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen), a 1980s Texas housewife accused of murder. Despite a loving family, a picture-perfect home, and an active presence at church, Candy is unable to shake her sense of suburban ennui.

Episode 1

After a surprisingly charged moment at a church volleyball match, Candy proposes that she and Allan have an affair - though he initially refuses, the pair soon begin planning their secret arrangement.

The information contained herein is embargoed from all Press, online, social media, non-commercial publication or syndication - in the public domain - until Tuesday 16 July 2024.

A Grain of Truth

Short synopsis

The world of organic baking begins to crumble after a series of incidents at the newly revamped Larkton’s Mill.

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Long synopsis

The superstar couple of the baking world – artisan baker TOM LARKTON and his pâtissière wife CHRISSIE have recently revamped her family’s beautiful old water mill. Following intensive refurbishment, LARKTON’S MILL re-opened with a state-of-the-art water turbine making it fully sustainable, producing 100% organic flour – which has brought the couple huge success and a dedicated online following.

But despite growing up in the village, Chrissie has not been welcomed back with open arms. The popularity of Larkton’s as a destination has caused resentment in Lower Blissingham. Many of the old village businesses are now struggling, traffic has increased, and rumour has it that Larkton’s have plans to expand.

DENISE BANTRIG, the landlady of The Highwayman Inn, is outraged by the impact Larkton’s Mill is having on the village and has organised a protest group against the couple. She is supported by MARIA, who runs the old village café and will not let her business go down without a fight…

While the charismatic power couple may seem to be living the magazine cover dream, things are not quite as perfect as they seem when they become targets of aggressive online hate. The threats appear to escalate when locals boycott the Larkton’s attempt to build bridges with the village, a Midsummer’s Eve Party, embarrassing them in front of the local press. But things take a sinister turn as Chrissie begins to hallucinate and is nearly killed as she staggers into the mill pond in a trance-like state before being saved by head miller GABRIEL.

BARNABY and WINTER are called in to investigate as patrons at the pub were similarly affected. FLEUR has a hunch that the seeded rolls which Chrissie ate were contaminated. But why would the pub, the hub of the protest, have eaten the rolls from Larkton’s Mill?

When a farmer is murdered Barnaby and Winter must race to work out the truth before the killer can strike again. Is this revenge for the poisoned rolls? Or is something hellbent on preventing the success of Larkton’s Mill?

Tom Kerridge Cooks Britain

Series overview

Tom Kerridge hits the road in his 1950s food truck in this series to discover what it takes to produce the food on our plate and to cook with the British ingredients he finds along the way.

Episode 4

Tom heads to Scotland and his journey starts at the very top of the country, the stunning Isle of Mull, where he is in search of mussels. Tom heads to the UK's largest mussel farm in Inverlussa, then prepares delicious mussels cooked in beer for the crew that he's worked alongside - his journey then heads south to Arbroath, which is home to some of the biggest soft fruit farms in the country, as he puts himself to the test against seasonal workers who can pick strawberries staggeringly quickly while also learning about how the conditions of eastern Scotland are perfect for this British favourite. Tom finishes by celebrating this fantastic fruit in his own take on strawberries and cream that is served up with shortbread.

The information contained herein is embargoed from all Press, online, social media, non-commercial publication or syndication - in the public domain - until Tuesday 16 July 2024.

McDonald & Dodds

Ep 1 - The Rule of Three

McDonald and Dodds have spent their weekend tying up a case after a local scandal-breaking journalist dies of anaphylaxis at a party in her own home. They swiftly deduce that there’s foul play afoot, expose the murderer and call it a day, satisfied with another job well done. But their work isn’t over yet…

Separately, a middle-aged woman is found shot dead in a rented flat in Bath. The killer has removed all clues to her identity, but DNA reveals she’s a missing person; ANNE HOLGATE, who vanished on her way home from school, 38 years ago. McDonald and Dodds are intrigued. Where has she been all those years? And who with? And who, after all this time, would want her dead?

The trail begins with her only living relative, her twin brother MARK HOLGATE, now a wealthy financier living the dream in one of Bath’s most prestigious addresses. Despite his obvious grief and trauma, it becomes clear Mark may be concealing a dark and long-buried secret of his own…

McDonald and Dodds will have to unlock the deeply private Mark Holgate and navigate through the tightly wound social circles of Bath’s elites if they are to discover what happened to Anne. If they do, they may be able to put one of Bath’s most wanted professional criminals behind bars. However, McDonald’s drive and Ormond’s personal connection to the case may jeopardise the entire investigation.  

Long Lost Family

Series overview

The multi award-winning Long Lost Family returns with a fourteenth series. Presented by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell with help from a team of trained intermediaries, DNA experts and investigators, it tells extraordinary stories of people yearning to find missing family. The series investigates mysteries that have troubled entire lives, uncovering answers that no one else could find.

Episode 3

Sue Stalley was a teenager when she became pregnant by her first boyfriend. Her mother was deeply ashamed and forced her to wear a coat to conceal the pregnancy, even in the height of summer. Sue’s mother would not allow her to keep the child and Sue tearfully gave him up for adoption, but she has never forgotten her eldest son and still berates herself that she could have tried harder to keep him.

Melanie Mackney had a good adoption but from her paperwork learnt that her mother had twins before her. Melanie discovers that her mother fled war-torn Yugoslavia before ending up in Australia and finally coming to England where she lived on the streets. What happened to the twins that her mother also gave up for adoption? The mystery has haunted Melanie her entire life.

Changing Ends

Series 2 overview

Reprising their roles as the Carr family for a new run of episodes are Oliver Savell (young Alan), Shaun Dooley (Graham Carr), Nancy Sullivan (Christine Carr) and Taylor Fay (Gary Carr).

Also returning are the Carr’s neighbours, the Hudsons, played by Gabby Best (Angela Hudson), Harry Peacock (Nigel Hudson) and Rourke Mooney (Charlie Hudson).

Changing Ends is based on Alan’s own life in Northampton in the 1980s growing up as the son of a fourth division football manager.

The second season picks up shortly after the first, as young Alan contends with impending puberty and feeling sidelined by his family. With Graham Carr distracted by Northampton Town FC who are battling for promotion can he be there for his son when he most needs him?

The series is produced by Baby Cow Productions, written by Alan Carr, co-written by Gabby Best and was co-created by the late Simon Carlyle. The director is Dave Lambert and the producer is Mollie Freedman Berthoud. The Executive producers are Baby Cow’s Sarah Monteith and Rupert Majendie, Alan Carr and Danny Julian.

Baby Cow is one of BBC Studios owned production labels. BBC Studios are handling the international distribution of both series.

Episode 3

A vicious Alsatian on the loose forces the Carrs and Nanna Joyce to have some unexpected quality time together, while Alan’s little white lie turns the place into a pressure cooker.

Cast

Alan Carr    HIMSELF
Young Alan Carr    OLIVER SAVELL
Graham Carr    SHAUN DOOLEY
Christine Carr    NANCY SULLIVAN
Gary Carr    TAYLOR FAY
Richard Hill    JACK SHEP
Alfie    JACK MEDLIN
Banjo    CHARLIE JOBE
Kay    DOTTY DAVIES
Leslie Gorman    LOGAN MATTHEWS
Mandy Taylor    MATTHEW STAGG
Paddy    JOSEPH DOBBIN
News Reporter    RIZ KHAN
Angela Hudson    GABBY BEST
Miss Gideon    CARIAD LLOYD
Val    VICTORIA ALCOCK
Donna Ridgeway    MISSY HAYSOM
Nigel Hudson    HARRY PEACOCK
Charlie Hudson    ROURKE MOONEY
Manager    ANDREW HISLOP
Maureen    LACEY BOND

The information contained herein is embargoed from all Press, online, social media, non-commercial publication or syndication - in the public domain - until Tuesday 9 July 2024.

Midsomer Murders

The Debt of Lies

Short Synopsis

When the latest resident of a police retirement community is found dead, the tight-knit group regard a murder on their doorstep as an affront and a challenge.

Long synopsis

The party to celebrate the retirement of DCS ELAINE BENNET is an appropriately high-end affair, filled with the great and the good. BARNABY and SARAH are in attendance, and although he does not know DCS Bennet terribly well, Barnaby is representing the station.

At the party, Sarah is introduced to Barnaby’s old gaffer - SEBASTIAN CABOT – who informs the pair that Elaine is his new neighbour – she has recently moved into Challis Court. Set up by an independent charity fifteen years ago, Challis is a collection of desirable apartments within a grand estate providing comfortable and secure housing for retired police officers.

A remark from Sebastian tells Barnaby that Elaine may not be as popular as the turn out suggests – her husband is not even in attendance. Barnaby is further intrigued when he notices Elaine having a heated argument with someone outside the party.

As the event draws to a close, Barnaby sees that behind the handshakes and smiles, some of the officers are harbouring resentment and bitterness. After bidding farewell to her colleagues, Elaine heads home… only to be later found dead in the Bennet’s family car after crashing into a tree.

Barnaby and WINTER arrive at the scene and realise there are no signs of braking, it appears as if Elaine deliberately drove off the road without a seatbelt and died of massive trauma. It is FLEUR who corrects the pair and explains that the brake cable has been cut – this was no accident… And as Challis Court is a gated community that means the killer was inside and they are looking for an ex-officer.

Barnaby and Winter must interview these retired officers who are wise to their line of questioning, and who are keen to offer their expert opinion on the handling of the case. Is an ex-colleague out for revenge? Can Barnaby steer through the lies to catch the killer before it is too late?

The information contained herein is embargoed from all Press, online, social media, non-commercial publication or syndication - in the public domain - until Tuesday 9 July 2024.

Champions: Full Gallop

Series overview

Champions: Full Gallop follows the thrills, spills, and drama on and off the racetrack, as jockeys, trainers, owners and horses battle to become Champions of Jumps season.

Episode 1

It’s Boxing Day at Kempton, and the horses line up for the historic big money King George VI chase, one of the most prestigious jump races of the entire season. On everybody’s lips: Will super horse Shishkin refuse to start again? Can the reigning 14-time trainers champion Paul Nicholls achieve further glory with last year’s winner, Bravemansgame, ridden by stable star Harry Cobden? Can Hewick, a small £800 horse from Ireland, upset the status quo and claim unlikely glory? Or can veteran horse Frodon rekindle his successful partnership with top female jockey Bryony Frost?

UEFA Euro 2024

FINAL

Teams TBC

Mark Pougatch presents live coverage of the UEFA EURO 2024 final at Olympiastadion Berlin.
 

UEFA Euro 2024

Spain v Germany

Two of the form teams in the tournament, Germany and Spain, meet in Stuttgart in a repeat of the final from sixteen years ago.

The hosts edged past Denmark in a nervy round of sixteen match played in atrocious weather conditions, thanks in no small part to a controversial penalty given against the unfortunate Joachim Anderson, who minutes earlier had a goal ruled out for offside.

Jamal Musiala continued to justify his star billing with another emphatic finish to seal the victory. By contrast the impressive Spanish made serene progress to the last eight, comfortably seeing off Georgia 4-1 with winger Nico Williams again catching the eye with a superb finish.

Mark Pougatch is joined by Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Gaizka Mendieta for live coverage, with commentary from Sam Matterface and Ally McCoist.

UEFA Euro 2025 Qualifier

Sweden v England

The Lionesses conclude their UEFA EURO 2025 qualifying campaign against Sweden in Gothenburg.

It ended all level at Wembley when the teams last met back in April, with Fridolina Rolfö cancelling out Alessia Russo's opener. Now both nations will be aiming for a victory, and to seal an automatic qualification spot into next summer's tournament in Switzerland.

Laura Woods presents live coverage of the match, alongside Karen Carney and Eni Aluko, who provide their expert analysis. Commentary comes from Seb Hutchinson and Lucy Ward, and Katie Shanahan reports.

UEFA Euro 2025 Qualifier

England v Republic of Ireland

Seema Jaswal presents coverage as the Lionesses continue their qualifying campaign for UEFA Euro 2025 in Switzerland by taking on the Republic of Ireland.

The Lionesses continue their qualifying campaign for the UEFA Euro 2025 Championship in Switzerland next summer. The European champions take on the Republic of Ireland at Carrow Road chasing automatic qualification in their final two group matches.

Seema Jaswal presents live coverage of the match, alongside Anita Asante and Eni Aluko who provide expert analysis. Commentary comes from Seb Hutchinson and Lucy Ward, and Katie Shanahan reports.
 

UEFA Euro 2024

Netherlands v Turkey

Continuing coverage of the prestigious football tournament - this year being held in Germany - as the action reaches its thrilling quarter-final and semi-final stages.

In the last of the quarter finals, Netherlands, who brushed aside Romania 3-0 in the knockout round, take on a Turkey team that battled past Austria 2-1 to make it this far. Which team will be going through to the semi finals, held on Tuesday and Wednesday?

Love Island

Media pack here > https://www.itv.com/presscentre/media-packs/love-island-series-11

Everyone’s favourite villa is ready and waiting, packed with brand new sexy singles in the return of Love Island, hosted by Maya Jama. The first coupling up is on the way, and the big question is… who’s here for love? With a tasty £50k prize up for grabs, the game is well and truly on.   

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ITV2

Episode 36: Sunday 14 July: 9pm - 10pm
Episode 37: Monday 15 July: 9pm - 10.05pm
Episode 38: Tuesday 16 July: 9pm - 10.05pm
Episode 39: Wednesday 17 July: 9pm - 10.05pm
Episode 40: Thursday 18 July: 9pm - 10.05pm
Episode 41: Friday 19 July: 9pm - 10.05pm