TV Guide 2021-06-19

A choice of musical entertainment on Saturday, as Cardiff Singer of the World (BBC4) vies with Eurovision Again (the internets).

The other highlight: Countdown finals week (C4), which also marks the last week with Nick Hewer. Will we miss him? You be sure of it!

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Schedules are accurate at the time of publication; check against EPG for late changes.

Contents

Saturday 19 June

  • The Dog Ate My Homework (BBC2, 7.30am).
  • Don't Unleash the Beast (ITV Breakfast Broadcasting and CITV, 7.55).
  • Four in a Bed (C4, 12.50) Five episodes.

Primetime

  • Celebrity Mastermind (BBC1, 5.25) The one with Bez.
  • Pointless Celebrities (BBC1, 5.55) In a change to the billed "Soap" episode, this is now "Comedy" with Jenny Eclair, Cariad Lloyd, Ed Gamble, and others, from 18 January 2020.
  • The Hit List (BBC1, 6.45) Another chance to see the celebrity show from 31 December 2020 - but will it be faded out for an update on Gary Lineker checking his pools coupon?
  • Cardiff Singer of the World (Radio 3 and BBC4, 7.30) The live final, hosted by Petroc Trelawney and Josie d'Arby.
  • Eurovision Again (youtube.com/eurovision, 8pm) In the series two finale, vindication for Greta Salóme, "Never again" won the semi-final non-qualifiers special. After a six-month break, series three begins here, with a return to the traditional format: one mystery year. Our money's on 2011.
  • Game of Talents (VM1, 8pm) Mel B and Michelle Visage, shown on ITV on 22 May.

Weekend repeats

Saturday

  • Breaking the News Euros Special (Radio Scotland, 11.30) From Friday.
  • Survivor (TG4, 12.20) Only on Ireland.
  • Mock the Week (BBC2, 10pm; not Wales) From Thursday.
  • The 3rd Degree (R4, 11pm) From Monday.

Sunday

  • I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (Radio 4, 12.04) From Monday.
  • Great Photography Challenge (BBC2, 5pm) From BBC4 last Monday. Subject to delay if the tennis goes to extra time, serves from the penalty mark, or there's rain.

Sunday 20 June - Father's Day

  • Don't Unleash the Beast (ITV Breakfast Broadcasting and CITV, 7.55am).
  • Lego Masters Usa (E4, 8.25) Finals.
  • The Masked Singer Us (ITV, 9.55) Two episodes.
  • Bargain Hunt (BBC1, 11.45; not Scotland).
  • Ninja Warrior Down Under (ITV, 11.50).

Weekday Daytimes

  • Bargain Hunt (BBC1, 12.15; Scot 11.15 Th; Wales 2.30 Fr; repeated BBC2 6.45am next day).
  • Dickinson's Real Deal (ITV, 2pm) Most daytime shows are in repeats.
  • Countdown (C4, 2.10) Finals week, with Rufus Hound.
  • Unbeatable (BBC1, 2.15; Fr 1.45; repeated BBC2 6am next day) Jason Manford pops back in for a week.
  • Tenable (ITV, 3pm; not Mo, We).
  • Tipping Point (ITV, 4pm; not Mo, We).
  • Gino's Win Your Wish List Colon The Big Win (C5, 4pm) New episodes until Wednesday, then two repeats.
  • The Bidding Room (BBC1, 4.30).
  • The Chase (ITV, 5pm; not Mo, We).
  • Couples Come Dine with Me (C4, 5pm).
  • Pointless (BBC1, 5.15).
  • Eggheads (BBC2, 6pm; not Th) Almost as if they're trying to raise this show's profile. House of Games continues on Dave.
  • Yankee Masterchef (W, 7pm).

Monday 21 June

  • Quote... Unquote (Radio 4 Extra, 9am and 4pm) From 2016, though with a very good panel - Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, and Kirsty Lang.
  • The 3rd Degree (Radio 4, 3pm) Anglia Ruskin University.
  • Stephen Mulhern's Catchphrase (ITV, 3pm); Tipping Point Best Ever Finals (ITV, 3.45).
  • I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (Radio 4, 6.30) Tony Hawks, Marcus Brigstocke, Vicki Pepperdine, and Henning Wehn are on the panel, but Jack Dee still occupies the host's chair.
  • Have I Got Old News for You (BBC1, 11.15; not NI) From last autumn.
  • Drag Race Down Under (BBC1, 11.45) The grand final with Olivia Newton-John.

Tuesday 22 June

  • Got What it Takes? (CBBC, 5pm) The public vote.
  • Bake Off The Professionals (C4, 8pm) Oooooh, carrots.
  • Guessable (Comedy Central, 9pm) Rick Edwards, Big Zuu, Joanne McNally, Aaron Simmonds.
  • QI (BBC2 Wales, 9pm; elsewhere 10pm) Noisy Noises, with Aisling Bea, Corey Taylor, Ross Noble.

Wednesday 23 June

  • Whispers (Radio 4 Extra, 9am and 4pm) Gyles Brandreth's gossip quiz from 2003.
  • Stephen Mulhern's Catchphrase (ITV, 3pm); Tipping Point Best Ever Finals (ITV, 3.45).
  • Survivor (TG4, 11.35) "Y'all making me crazy".

Thursday 24 June

  • Who Goes There? (Radio 4 Extra, 9am and 4pm) Biography quiz from 2002.
  • Would I Lie to You (BBC1, 8.30; not Wales) A repeat, with Jo Brand.
  • Dragons' Den (BBC1, 9pm) Drumming training.
  • Celebability With the Fabulous Iain Stirling (ITV2, 10pm) Tonight's celebs are Jorgie Porter, Kae Kurd, Chris Hughes, Suzi Ruffell.

Friday 25 June

  • Counterpoint (Radio 4 Extra, 9am and 4pm) The 2010 series continues.
  • Countdown (C4, 2.10) The series final, and Nick Hewer's final episode as host. He'll regenerate into the new host before Monday's show.

Sign language interpretation

  • Brightest Family (ITV, 3.15am Sun) A civilian episode from 2019.
  • Kirstie's Celebrity Craft Masters (C4, 4.35am Mon).
  • Tipping Point (ITV, 5.05am Mon-Thu).
  • Lingo (ITV, 3.15am Tue).
  • Winning Combination (ITV, 3.15am Wed).
  • Sewing Bee (BBC2, 12.45am Fri).
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