PICKS OF THE WEEK: 16-22 SEPTEMBER 2024

What to watch this week.

My Mum, Your Dad

Monday-Friday, ITV1

Once again the grown-up kids return to the surveillance room dubbed the ‘Bunker’ where they are entrusted with the fate of their single parents as they search for love in the retreat - watching along, there will be some new twists along the way as they get a front-row seat to how their parents fare in their bid to make a romantic connection and ultimately decide if they give their blessing to any potential matches.

Married At First Sight UK

Monday-Thursday, E4

As always, there’ll be the usual stunning wedding ceremonies and sun-soaked honeymoons as the couples all enter into this life changing experiment. They’ll move in together, attend dramatic dinner parties and reunite at commitment ceremonies where every marriage is put under the microscope and scrutinised by our relationship experts.

Dress The Nation

Tuesday, ITV1

Hosts AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay kick off ITV’s nationwide search for the UK’s next top designer in partnership with M&S. Ten up-and-coming designers will compete to win a highly coveted role working alongside some of the best designers in the industry at M&S.

The Wives

Monday-Wednesday, Channel 5

Six-part mystery drama that follows the unravelling of one family in a summer that changes all their lives. One year ago, Annabelle Morgan disappeared while on holiday in Malta, leaving behind her husband Charlie and daughter, Sky. The police concluded that she must have fallen to her death from the perilous cliff edge where they found her phone.

All Creatures Great & Small

Thursday, Channel 5

It is Spring 1941 and we return to Darrowby to find young baby Jimmy keeping our favourite Skeldale House family on their toes. Helen is getting the hang of motherhood with James away at RAF Abingdon, Mrs Hall and Siegfried are enjoying having a little one around, and Carmody is now part of the furniture.

A Very Royal Scandal

Thursday, Prime Video

Based on the real-life 2019 interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew over the scandalous accusations he faced regarding his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre. A Very Royal Scandal follows the action of Maitlis and Prince Andrew in the lead-up to the interview, the ground-breaking event itself and the many questions left in its wake that would change their lives forever.

Strictly Come Dancing

Saturday, BBC One

The phenomenal musical backdrop provided by Dave Arch and his wonderful band and the amazing singers, unforgettable group routines, world class music acts performing in the Strictly Ballroom, theme weeks and of course the much anticipated trip to the North West of England as the show takes up residency for one week only in the iconic and much loved Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

Sunday, Channel 4

No allowances or exceptions will be made for this group of celebrities, who will be tested to their mental and physical limits, through a series of brutal tasks and interrogations.