ITV Highlights: Saturday 8 to Friday 14 July 2023

ITV Week 28 Highlights 2023

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Boris Becker: The Rise and Fall Full series drop on ITVX on Thursday 13th July ITVX

A brand new series for ITVX will reveal the untold, inside story of how one of the world’s greatest sporting stars ended up in Wandsworth Jail.

Boris Becker: The Rise and Fall features exclusive interviews with some of those who know the Wimbledon legend best – some speaking for the first time - and other tennis greats, as well as previously unseen archive, to tell the story of how the three-time Wimbledon champion lost it all in a highly publicised bankruptcy trial.

It is a story of greed, egotism, the destructive power of fame and Becker’s contentious relationships with the women in his life. The series will build a character study of the German tennis prodigy from his earliest days as Wimbledon’s youngest ever champion in the 1980s, through to the present day. The story will be set against the background of a golden era for tennis - a time of hedonism, big bucks and even bigger characters. It was a perfect storm of media exposure and money, into which walked the 17-year- old Becker from a small town in Germany.

The Voice Kids Saturday, 7.30pm 8th July ITV1

Emma Willis hosts the second episode in a new series of the entertainment talent show where a group of famous faces search for the best kids’ voices in the UK.

The seventh series of the show continues with superstar coaches Ronan Keating, Danny Jones, Pixie Lott and will.i.am getting ready to push their buttons to create their teams as the blind auditions come to an end... but who will get chosen to continue?

Crime Saturday, 10.05pm 8th July ITV1

Dougray Scott, Joanna Vanderham and Angela Griffin star in this thrilling series, based on Irvine Welsh’s best-selling novel, about Detective Inspector Ray Lennox.

Lennox struggles with his sobriety. Meanwhile, detective Louis LeBlanc arrives to investigate the death of the French couple. Crime trainspotter Gary Franklin confesses to the murder of Britney and other girls, but Lennox suspects that he’s a fantasist...

Sitting on a Fortune Sunday, 7pm 9th July ITV1

Pulse-quickening quiz, hosted by football legend Gary Lineker, that sees six players compete to be in the right place at the right time to take away a big cash jackpot.

In this episode, Jesse, Craig, Marie, Sharon, Ian, Chloe and Ali all step up to play for a massive 100,000-pound prize - correct answers keep players in the money chair, but everything could change from one question to the next. Who has what it takes to win?

A Year On Planet Earth Sunday, 8pm 9th July ITV1

A new series offering us the chance to witness the incredible ways in which all life is connected by our journey around the sun - narrated by Stephen Fry.

A look at the northern hemisphere’s winter, including the plight of a polar bear mother preparing her cub for life alone - and the southern hemishphere summer, as king penguins flock to Marion Island, and a baby elephant loves life in the epic rain.

A Spy Among Friends Sunday, 9pm 9th July ITV1

Nicholas Elliott of MI6 is left in turmoil when his friend and colleague, Kim Philby, is revealed to be working as a double agent for the KGB, defecting to the USSR.

In the wake of Kim Philby’s escape to Moscow, Nicholas - his closest friend in (MI6) - is under investigation by Lily Thomas from the Security Service (MI5). Did Nicholas facilitate Philby’s escape because he’s also a traitor working for the Russians?

Long Lost Family Monday, 9pm 10th July ITV1

Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell present the documentary series which aims to reunite family members desperate to find long-lost relatives after years apart.

This episode follows the story of a woman who lost two members of her adoptive family in a single year and is desperate to find her birth family - we also take on a birth mother’s search for the son she gave up against her will as a teenager in the 1960s.

The Martin Lewis Money Show Live: Mortgage Special Tuesday, 8pm 11th July ITV1

As interest rates rise and many of the nation’s homeowners face sky-high repayments, Martin has a mortgage special to help us navigate this financial storm.

Martin returns to our screens with a mortgage special where he’s joined by specialists to answer the tough financial questions of the moment and provide the latest News You Can Use to help save money and cut costs in a toughening economic climate.

Cooking with the Stars Tuesday, 9pm 11th July ITV1

Emma Willis and Tom Allen host the second episode of a new series of the culinary show where a host of famous faces cook up a storm in a bid to outdo their rivals.

Emma Willis and Tom Allen host as four new stars - Chris Eubank, Jason Watkins, Claire Richards and Indiyah Polack - and their mentors compete to create the perfect Indian dish. Who has what it takes to really impress, and who’s getting flustered in the heat?

Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure Wednesday, 9pm 12th July ITV1

The documentary following Joanna Lumley as she sets off on one her most epic voyages yet, a journey through the world’s greatest spice continents, continues.

Joanna returns to India in search of a kitchen cupboard staple once known as ‘black gold’ - starting in the majestic ancient city of Hampi, she’s invited to a dazzling Hindu festival by a local rock climber. From there it’s on to the lush backwaters of Kerala.


Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani present coverage of the 2023 Newmarket July Festival, with some huge races taking place across Thursday and Friday.

On Thursday, the feature race of the day is the Princess of Wales’s Stakes for the older horses, and there’s also a possible trial for the St Leger in the Bahrain Trophy. On Friday, the Group One Falmouth Stakes the highlight of the day.

Murder in the Family Thursday, 9pm 13th July ITV1

This new series investigates three murders, where the victim and perpetrator are family, telling stories of ordinary relationships that take tragic turns.

Episode one features Cheryl Hooper, wh was shot dead in front of her daughter outside their home by her husband Andrew. Cheryl, who was a dental surgery manager, had previously split from Andrew after suffering years of abuse.

Riches Friday, 9pm 14th July ITV1

A glossy and high-stakes family drama following the Richards family, whose lives are turned upside down when their father Stephen suffers a devastating stroke.

As the drama continues, the Richards gear up for the biggest event of the year, but there’s some bad news, which comes as a blow to Claudia and Nina’s half siblings. Meanwhile, Nina’s suspicions turn to a once-trusted employee, but is she right?

Love Island Saturday-Friday, 9pm 8th-14th July ITV2

Maya Jama and Iain Stirling are on hand to guide us through another week of romantic rivalry and cautious coupling in the nation’s hottest destination for love.

The Islanders are still enjoying all their romance, flirting and fun in the sun, but they know that they can’t rest on their laurels - catch up with all the Unseen Bits at 9pm on Saturday, then give your take on the show on Love Island: Aftersun on Sunday at 10pm.

Next Level Chef USA Monday-Friday, 7pm 10th-14th July ITV2

The American version of the reality television series hosted by Gordon Ramsay that sees talented contestants battle it out to win the show’s prestigious title.

15 contestants from around the country prepare to level up their cooking skills with judges Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington, and Richard Blais - once each of them have selected their teams, it’s time for the teams to fight it out in a bid to avoid elimination.

The Real Housewives of Miami Sunday, 10pm 9th July ITVBe

This branch of the popular reality series heads to America’s Sunshine State of Florida to meet some of Miami’s most affluent and glamorous female residents.

Julia and Guerdy share shocking revelations about their past, Larsa goes house hunting, Adriana receives a foot massage that rubs Martina the wrong way, and the ladies celebrate Julia’s birthday at an event where Adriana and Guerdy come to blows.

Project Bakeover Monday-Friday, 6pm 10th-14th July ITVBe

A reality series that follows renowned pastry chef Steve Hodge and design guru Tiffany Pratt as they work to reinvigorate American bakeries that are on the brink.

This week features the start of the show’s second series and sees Steve and Tiffany come to the aid of a Vancouver bakery owner whose dream is now a nightmare, an enthusiastic but inexperienced baker, and a bakery that’s struggling in the off-season.

The Bay Monday-Thursday, 11pm Friday, 11pm & 12am 10th-14th July ITV3

Another chance to see the third series of the engaging character-driven crime drama rooted in the families and community of the seaside town of Morecambe.

New recruit DS Jenn Townsend is immediately thrown in at the deep end when a body is found in Morecambe on her first day in the job, and she must get under the skin of a grieving and complicated family if she is to have any chance of cracking this hard case.

Vera Wednesday & Thursday, 8pm 12th & 13th July ITV3

Crime drama following DCI Vera Stanhope, who is obsessive about her work and tackles every case with unmatched gusto and professionalism with her colleagues.

The first of two cases from the 10th series of the show sees Vera called upon to piece together the final hours of a cleaner who died several hours after receiving their killer blow - in the second, Vera investigates the murder of a wealthy betting shop tycoon.

World Series of Darts: Polish Masters Saturday, 9pm 8th July ITV4

Emma Paton presents action from Day Two of the 2023 Polish Darts Masters from Warsaw as the winner of the first-ever PDC event in Poland is set to be decided.

Dan Dawson, Stuart Pyke, and Mark Webster are on hand with commentary and analysis as a field that includes world champion Michael Smith and 2022 World Series of Darts winner Gerwyn Price compete to win the final World Series event of the year.

Tour De France Live 2023 Saturday, 11.30am Sunday, 12.15pm Tuesday, 1.45pm Wednesday-Friday, 2pm 8th, 9th & 11th-14th July ITV4

Gary Imlach presents continuing coverage of the opening week of racing from the 110th edition of one of the most historic and popular events in cycling’s calendar.

The stages in this week’s racing include a stage between Libourne and Limoges that could spring some surprises on the sprinters, a hilly stage from Vulcania to Issoire, and a tough mountain stage that goes from Chatillon-sur-Charlaronne to Grand Colombier.

Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Monday-Friday, 5.30pm 10th-14th July CITV

This animated series follows six teenagers who have been selected to experience the world’s most incredible adventure camp - and meet its impressive residents...

This week’s adventures include Kenji accepting an important assignment but driving himself into danger in the process, a conflicted Darius worrying that he’s lost his way, and Ben getting help from a surprising source when he sets out to rescue an old friend.

LEGO Ninjago Monday-Friday, 7.30 + 7.45pm 10th-14th July CITV

Animated series following six teenage ninjas who are destined to protect their world from evil and achieve mastery as the powers of darkness threaten balance...

This week’s action includes the story of young Wu and Garmadon being told in flashback, one of the ninjas facing a terrible choice when Aspheera breaks down the ninja defence of the monastery, and an attempt by the ninjas to pull off a speedy heist!

July 6, 2023 4:00am ET by ITV Press Centre  

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