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Week 44/45: Sat 2nd - Fri 8th November 2019

Rugby World Cup 2019 Live: The Final

Saturday, 8am Who will be

crowned champions and take home the

Webb Ellis Cup?

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Weekly highlights


England go into the World Cup Final against South Africa in great form after a confident win over the All Blacks in the semi-finals, but can they go all the way?

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus is confident his side can show more of the iron will that saw them hold out against Wales to earn thier place in the final, but with both sides sounding confident and hungry for victory, it’s sure to be a final to remember.

Rugby World Cup 2019 Live: The FinalSaturday, 8am 2nd NovemberITV

Paddy McGuinness takes the helm for another exciting episode of the everybody’s favourite dating show, as four gents test their charms on the ladies in the studio.

In the love lift this time are Mr Luton Nathan, model Luke, gardener Ryan and cage-fighter Modestas. Do they have what it takes to get the attention of one of the 30 sassy singles and secure a top notch holiday for two on the lovely Isle of Fernandos?

Take Me OutSaturday, 7.10pm2nd NovemberITV

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Judges Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh reunite to continue their search for a singing sensation in a star-studded take on the hit music talent show.

After performing in LA and surviving the judges’ deliberation, the remaining celebs head to London as the show goes live. With Simon mentoring the Groups, Louis the Unders and Nicole the Overs, the remaining stars will be leaving their comfort zones.

The X Factor: CelebritySaturday, 8.30pm2nd NovemberITV

The host with the most continues his chat show, featuring some of the biggest stars on the planet dropping by for a natter and the best musical acts performing.

Jonathan is joined by national treasure Sir Trevor McDonald, ex-footballer Peter Crouch, international supermodel Jourdan Dunn and comedian and actor Aisling Bea. Singer-songwriters John Newman and Nina Nesbitt perform together in the studio.

The Jonathan Ross ShowSaturday, 10.20pm 2nd NovemberITV

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Celebrity special of the popular family game show hosted by Stephen Mulhern, in which the panel of celebs identify familiar phrases by way of fun animated clues.

Mark Wright, Tim Healy and Alexandra Mardel all try to guess the familiar phrases in animated clues and say what they see for the chance to win a £50,000 jackpot for their chosen charity. But who has what it takes to make it through to the final round?

Celebrity CatchphraseSunday, 8pm3rd NovemberITV

The series covering a year on Mount Snowdon, observing the beauty of its changing seasons and the lives and hopes of the people who work on it, contiues.

Spring has arrived on the mountain - new life and the return of the tourist crowds. Railwayman Steff re-opens the summit café and also welcomes a big spender to the mountain as Dame Shirley Bassey arrives to unveil a train carriage named after her.

The MountainMonday, 8pm 4th NovemberITV

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To celebrate 50 years spent in gardens around the world, Alan Titchmarsh curates a list of some of Britain’s most impressive and beloved outdoor areas and venues.

Alan heads to the National Gallery to reveal how painters have inspired him, to the roof at Fortnum and Masons to uncover a secret wildlife garden and on a visit to the Queen’s perfumer to find out if all the scents of a beautiful garden can be bottled up.

Fifty Shades of Green with Alan Titchmarsh Monday, 9pm 4th NovemberITV

More than 100 famous faces come together to pay tribute to the extraordinary ordinary people chosen to be the 2019 winners of the Pride of Britain Awards.

Hosted as always by Carol Vorderman, this year’s ceremony is a double celebration as it marks the event’s 20th anniversary. The winners of this year’s awards will be selected from more than 20,000 nominations by a panel of distinguished judges.

The Daily Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards 2019Tuesday, 8pm5th NovemberITV

Weekly highlights


Join animal lover Paul O’Grady for another episode of heart-warming canine capers at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in this multiple-award-winning show.

Paul goes rogue when he’s asked to help bottle feed a pair of week-old kittens whose mother had abandoned them, and he falls in love. He also meets a whole gang of dogs from a puppy farm who need his help to learn how to be dogs again.

Paul O’Grady: For the Love of DogsWednesday, 8pm6th NovemberITV

Martin Clunes stars as Doctor Martin Ellingham in the ninth series of the beloved and gentle comedy drama, alongside Caroline Catz, Eileen Atkins and Ian McNeice.

Mrs Tishell sends her work experience student packing, and Martin has to rush Buddy up to Angela. Al is officially moving in with Morwenna, which thrills Caitlin more than Bert. Louisa learns the hard way that she shouldn’t see her clients alone.

Doc MartinWednesday, 9pm6th NovemberITV

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The investigative team from Tonight are back with another in-depth look at one of the most pressing issues impacting the day-to-day lives of people across the UK.

House prices have risen significantly across most parts of the country in recent years. So has the time now come for cash-poor but asset-rich home owners to consider unlocking some of that hidden value in their properties? Jonathan Maitland reports.

Cash In Your House: Deal or No Deal? TonightThursday, 7.30pm 7th NovemberITV

To mark the 50th anniversary of The Prince of Wales’ Investiture, this documentary looks behind the headlines to find the truth about the Prince’s life.

Over the tumult of the past half a century, the Prince has seen good times and bad both on the international stage and in his own private life. But what does he make of all those experiences, and what will be the legacy of his time as the Prince of Wales?

Prince Charles: 50 Years a PrinceThursday, 9pm7th NovemberITV

Weekly highlights


Zomboat! Tuesday, 10pm 5th November ITV2

Hilarious sitcom about a zombie apocalypse hitting the Midlands city of Birmingham, leaving two sets of 20-somethings stuck on a narrowboat together.

Kat worries about sharing a kiss with Sunny with Zombie Jude still chasing them. Meanwhile, the gang finds another boat, and Jo decides to stay on it to avoid Kat’s bossiness. However, when Jo accidentally crashes the boat, Jude arrives and attacks.

The anarchic hip-hop comedy quiz concludes its second series, hosted by Rizzle Kicks member Jordan Stephens, and featuring two teams of celeb hip-hop lovers.

Maya Jama, Michael Dapaah and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Natasha Demetriou and NSG in a series of rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges, all with the one and only DJ Shortee Blitz providing the music from up on the decks.

Don’t Hate the Playaz Wednesday, 10pm 6th November ITV2

Weekly highlights


Ferne McCann: First Time MumWednesday, 9pm 6th NovemberITVBe

Ferne and baby daughter Sunday continue their new series looking at what life is like outside of the spotlight for a famous first-time mum and her young child.

Ferne celebrates her 29th birthday in style with a wild weekend in Ibiza, but reality hits home when she reveals to best mate Danielle that she’s feeling lonely. Back home, she struggles to keep up with dating, work and Sunday’s tricky potty training.

Love Island: Australia Monday-Friday, 10pm 4th-8th NovemberITVBe

Catch up with all the latest from the villa as the Aussie Love Islanders have some more fun in the sun. But will everyone be smiling by the time Friday rolls around?

Life moves fast on Love Island, and with several of the housemates having already been dumped, the temperature is rising fast for those still competing. There’s plenty of challenges yet to come, but only one $50,000 top prize. Who will go all the way?

Weekly highlights


DCI BanksTuesday, 10pm & 11pm5th NovemberITV3

Catch up with the most recent series of the hard-hitting crime drama starring Steven Tompkinson as the cynical DCI Banks, based on a popular series of novels.

When a victim of a frenzied attack is found in the woods with his head caved in, Banks’ instincts drag himself and his team into the murky world of organised crime. Can they tie the killing to the hitherto untouchable local mob boss Steve Richards?

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.

Jack is concerned when Vera refused to eat and sleep. Everyone gathers at number seven to ring in the New Year. Jim apologises to Liz for putting her in an awkward position. Kevin is stunned when his fine is paid. Reg is upset to leave without a party.

Classic Coronation StreetMonday-Friday, 2.50pm & 3.20pm4th-8th NovemberITV3

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World Series of Darts: FinalSaturday, 7pm Sunday, 12.45pm & 7pm2nd & 3rd November ITV4

Jacqui Oatley is joined by Chris Mason and Alan Warriner-Little for live coverage of three exciting sessions at the 2019 World Series of Darts finals in Amsterdam. Defending champion James Wade, world number one Michael van Gerwen and Dutch legend Raymond van Barnveld will all be hoping to leave their mark this year, but who will show the endurance and skill to walk away as World Series Champion?

Live coverage across the week as snooker returns to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena, where 16 of the game’s best players fight to be crowned Champion of Champions.

Ronnie O’Sullivan will be the headline act as he returns to defend the title he won last year, but world champion Judd Trump will be hoping to see his own name on the trophy for the first time. Clive Everton, David Hendon and Phil Yates commentate.

Snooker: Champion of Champions LiveMonday-Thursday, 12.45pm & 6.45pm Friday, 6.45pm4th-8th NovemberITV4

Weekly highlights


Mr Magoo WeekendSaturday from 11.05am, Sunday from 9.25am2nd & 3rd NovemberCITV

Spend a weekend with the kindly but accident-prone Mr Magoo, whose poor sight leads him and his long-suffering friends into all sorts of funny situations together.

Magoo thinks he is on a camping trip in the wild while walking through the city park, confuses a swimming pool for an entire flooded town, mistakes Weasel for a wizard, tries using a robot as a shopping trolley, meets a giant hamster and lots, lots more!

Enjoy two afternoons of spooky fun with the residents of the Hotel Transylvania to celebrate Halloween, before we show Hotel Transylvania 2 at 4.30pm on Friday.

Mavis wants to prove she can care for a living creature, the kids try to get the best seats in the house for their favourite TV show, winning employee of the month means Mavis gets to eat breakfast with Aunt Lydia, and Wendy finds herself in debt.

Hotel TransylvaniaThursday & Friday, 4pm & 4.15pm7th & 8th NovemberCITV

The Hub Top 10


01 | Prince Charles: Inside the Duchy of Cornwall Broadcast - 24th October. Documentary examining the life and work of Prince Charles as the longest ever serving Duke of Cornwall.

02 | Doc Martin Broadcast - 23rd October. Someone has been shot, and PC Penhale needs to figure out who did it. Louisa and Martin decide to go and see a fertility specialist together.

03 | Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs Broadcast - 23rd October. Paul babysits some cheeky Staffie pups needing to be taught better manners.

04 | Coronation StreetBroadcast - 24th October. Sinead records messages for Bertie. Tracy intervenes in the ongoing Osbourne family drama. Daniel faces the music.

05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 24th October. Faith is struggling under mounting pressure. Chas and Paddy finally agree on a name for their child. Lydia’s suspicions start bearing fruit.

06 | Coronation Street Icons: Audrey Roberts - 40 Fabulous Years Broadcast - 21st October. Celebrating Sue Nicholls’ time on the beloved street with highlights and interviews.

07 | Love Your Garden Broadcast - 22nd October. Alan Titchmarsh is in Wales helping father-of-three Chris Garlick, who lost his hands and feet to sepsis, get the garden of his dreams.

08 | Long Lost Family Special: The Unknown Soldiers Broadcast - 21st October. A special episode dedicated to international searches for soldiers who were lost during World War One.

09 | Harry & Meghan: An African Journey Broadcast - 20th October. Tom Bradby gains exclusive access to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their royal tour across southern Africa.

10 | The Jonathan Ross Show Broadcast - 19th October. Jonathan is joined by Iggy Pop, actor Aaron Paul, comedian Jack Whitehall, Radio1 DJ Maya Jama, and pop star Sam Fender.

The Hub Top 10


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