TV Guide 2019-02-09
New creative shows are the order of the week. Masterchef goes large once more (BBC1, Mon), and Joe Lycett takes time for Sewing Bee (BBC2, Tue). Even more sedate, there's a new run of Portrait Artist of the Year (Artsworld, Tue).
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Saturday 9 February
- The Dog Ate My Homework (BBC2, 8.30) Repeats from CBBC.
- Horrible Histories Gory Games (CBBC, 10.30).
- Swashbuckle (Cbeebies, 10.30).
- Strongman Champions' League (Spike, 10.15).
- Fighting Talk (Radio 5, 11am).
- Double Dare (Nickelodeon, 11am) Laurdiy and Wassabi.
- Four in a Bed (C4, 11.55) Five episodes.
- Portrait Artist of the Year 2018 (Artsworld, 2pm) Six episodes, the first half of last years' series.
- The Chase (ITV, 2.40).
Primetime
- Pointless Celebrities (BBC1, 6.45) 1970s: David Jensen, Les McKeown, Diane Keen, Martin Jarvis, Robin Askwith, Liza Goddard, Isla St Clair, Patti Boulaye.
- Small Fortune (ITV, 7pm) Teams of three take on tiny challenges.
- This Territory's Got Talent (VM1, 7.30) Got Mór Talent follows at 8.30.
- The Greatest Dancer (BBC1, 7.35).
- BBC The Voice of This Territory (ITV, 8pm; VM1, 9pm).
- Wie is de Mol? (BVN.tv, 8.10) Spin-off MolTalk follows afterwards.
- Winning Streak (RTE1, 8.25).
- Through the Keyhole (ITV, 9.30) Stacey Solomon, Joel Dommett, Beverley Callard.
Weekend repeats
Saturday
- The News Quiz (Radio 4, 12.30) From Friday.
- Dancing on Ice (ITV, 12.40) From last Sunday.
- Mastermind (BBC2 Wales, 7pm) From Friday.
- Round "Britain" Quiz (R4, 11pm) From Monday.
Sunday
- Just a Minute (Radio 4, 12.04) From Monday.
- BBC The Voice of This Territory (ITV, 12.45) From last night.
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4, 10pm) From Friday.
- Hunted (C4, 11pm) From Thursday.
- Insert Name Here (BBC2, 11.30) From Wednesday.
Sunday 10 February
- Spy School (CITV and ITV Breakfast Broadcasting, 8.30) Dungeon Danger.
- The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC, 8.30).
- Double Dare (Nickelodeon, 11am) Football Fanatics and Bow-Tie Boys.
- Bargain Hunt (BBC1, 2.20; not Scotland).
- Portrait Artist of the Year (Artsworld, 3pm) Five episodes to end the repeated series; Celebrity Portrait Artist of the Year follows at 8pm.
- Pointless Celebrities (BBC1, 4.50; not Scotland) Very Mixed Bag with Richard Coles and Gyles Brandreth.
- The Chase (ITV, 5pm).
Primetime
- Dancing on Ice (ITV and VM1, 6pm) With a performance from Nick Buckland and Penny Coomes.
- Dancing With the Stars (RTE1, 6.30).
- Y Talwrn (R Cymru, 7.05).
- Dragons' Den (BBC2, 8pm) Singers for hire.
Weekday Daytimes
- Bargain Hunt (BBC1, 12.15).
- Think Tank (BBC2, 1pm We-Fr; not Wales).
- Countdown (C4, 2.10) Shaun Wallace (Mo-Tu), Dave Myers (We-Fr).
- Tenable (ITV, 3pm; repeated around midnight in England and on UTV) University Challenged, Up the Geek Without a Paddle, Stay Tuned, The Variety Pack, and All Along for the Wride.
- Tipping Point (ITV, 4pm).
- The £100k Drop (C4, 4pm; rpt 4Seven 7pm).
- The Chase (ITV, 5pm).
- Couples Come Dine with Me (C4, 5pm).
- Pointless (BBC1, 5.15) Repeats from Wednesday.
- Eggheads (BBC2, 6pm).
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (BBC2, 7pm; not Fr).
- Masterchef Yankee (W, 7pm).
- Celebrity Coach Trip (E4, 7.30) Gladiator training.
Monday 11 February
- Quote... Unquote (Radio 4 Extra, 9am and 4pm) From 2017.
- Round "Britain" Quiz (R4, 3pm) Wales and the North, recorded at the Harrogate Festival.
- Just a Minute (Radio 4, 6.30) Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josh Widdicombe, Julian Clary.
- Only Connect (BBC2, 8pm; Scotland 9.30) Motorheads and LARPers.
- University Challenge (BBC2, 8.30; Scotland 7.30 Tue) Group phase match 3.
- Masterchef (BBC1, 9pm) Series don't get newer than this!
- Shipwrecked (E4, 9pm) Five into one might not go.
- Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You (BBC1, 10.45; NI 11.20) From April 2018.
- The News Quiz Extra (Radio 4 Extra, 11pm).
Tuesday 12 February
- Un Cwestiwn (S4C, 5.40).
- This Time Next Year (ITV, 8pm).
- Portrait Artist of the Year 2019 (Artsworld, 8pm) Matthew Goode has a painting done.
- The Great Sewing Bee (BBC2, 9pm) Joe Lycett joins to host, with Patrick Grant and Esme Young judging. This week: a made-to-measure jumpsuit.
- Hell's Kitchen (ITV2, 9pm) Devilish desserts.
- Shipwrecked (E4, 9pm) Special seats.
- Mock the Week (BBC2, 10pm).
- Oci Oci Oci (S4C, 11pm).
Wednesday 13 February
- The 99p Challenge (Radio 4 Extra, 9am and 4pm).
- Masterchef (BBC1, 8pm) Smoked haddock.
- Brightest Family (ITV, 8pm) Carpenter from Lincolnshire, Langmead from Glasgow.
- Celebrity Dinner Date (ITVBe, 8pm) David Potts.
- Hell's Kitchen (ITV2, 9pm) We've hit the final six.
- Shipwrecked (E4, 9pm) A sacrifice.
- Insert Name Here (BBC2, 10pm) Jules, with Andy Hamilton, Suzannah Lipscomb, Naga Munchetty, and Reginald D Hunter.
- Hypothetical (Dave, 10pm) This week's guests are Rose Matafeo, Rachel Parris, Romesh Ranganathan, and Richardson (Jon).
- A Question of Sport (BBC1, 10.45; Wales 11.10, NI 11.40) Liam Plunkett, Grace Reid, Kevin Davies, Jeanette Kwakye.
Thursday 14 February - World Book Donation Day
- All the Way from Memphis (Radio 4 Extra, 9am and 4pm) From 2006.
- Would I Lie to You (BBC1, 8pm).
- Hunted (C4, 9pm) An "exciting" chase through Birmingham city centre. Yeah, right.
- Shipwrecked (E4, 9pm) Coconut roulette.
- A League of Their Own European Road Trip (The Satellite Channel, 9pm) The best bits.
Friday 15 February
- Foul Play (Radio 4 Extra, 9am and 4pm).
- Pigo dy Drwyn (S4C, 5.05).
- Sam and Mark's Big Friday Wind Up (CBBC, 6pm).
- The News Quiz (Radio 4, 6.30) Hugo Rifkind, Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Susan Calman.
- Celebrity Mastermind (BBC1, 7.30; Wales 8.30) John Bradley.
- Mastermind (BBC2, 8pm; Wales 6.30 Sat) Best Picture, Greek myths, Joseph Bazalgette, history of Manchester and Salford.
- A Question of Sport (BBC1, 8.30; not Wales) Repeat from Wednesday.
- Can't Stop Dancing (RTE1, 8.30) Preview of this Sunday's Dancing With the Stars.
- Masterchef (BBC1, 9pm) CAUTION: contains William Sitwell.
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4, 9pm).
- Shipwrecked (E4, 9pm) The finale. Last in the present series.
- QI (BBC2, 10pm) Past Times: Joe Lycett, Phil Wang, Ellie Taylor.
- Through the Keyhole (ITV, 10.45; UTV, 11.10); Small Fortune (ITV, 11.45; UTV, 12.10) Repeats from Saturday.
Sign language interpretation
- Amazing Greys (ITV, 3am Mon; STV, 12.30am We).
- Great Local Menu (BBC2, 8am Tu, We).
- Celebrity Squares (ITV, 3am Sa; STV 12.05am Tu).
