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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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).
