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Weekly Highlights

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Weekly highlights


Lionel Messi and co begin their quest for glory, but can Iceland, who conquered England at Euro 2016, throw a spanner in the works for the South American stars?

Argentina, who began the tournament as one of the favourites thanks to their array of attacking talent including Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero, go up against organised Iceland in a Group D clash at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Argentina v IcelandSaturday, 1.30pm 16th JuneITV

The day’s second Group D match sees Dalic Zlatko’s Croatia go up against Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles, with both teams desperate to start the competition well.

Both teams go into this clash knowing they have a tough task to come against Argentina, and that three points are crucial at the Kaliningrad Stadium. The European team begin tonight as favourites, but will be wary of a Nigeria team filled with pace.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia v NigeriaSaturday, 7.30pm 16th JuneITV

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Group E gets underway in Samara as Costa Rica, one of the bookmakers’ biggest outsiders for success in Russia, get their campaign underway against Serbia.

The team is at the Samara Arena for coverage of this intriguing clash as Oscar Ramirez’ Costa Rica, featuring former Fulham midfielder Bryan Ruiz, take on a Serbia side who will be looking to their fiery striker Aleksandar Mitrovic for inspiration.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Costa Rica v SerbiaSunday, 12.30pm 17th JuneITV

The pre-tournament favourites bring their Samba style to Russia, kicking off their Group E campaign against the Swiss, who only lost once on their way to qualifying.

Tite’s superstars, including Neymar, Philippe Coutinho, Marcelo and Thiago Silva will expect to start the competition strongly and lay down a marker signalling their intention, but know today’s opponents at the Rostov Arena will be no pushovers.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil v SwitzerlandSunday, 6.30pm 16th JuneITV

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Stephen Mulhern and Mr Chips are back, asking a number of big names from the football world to ‘say what they see’ in this special celebrating the World Cup.

Former Liverpool and England star John Barnes, football fanatic and TV presenter Helen Chamberlain and well-loved pundit Chris Kamara are the trio taking part, looking to hit the back of the net and win up to £50,000 for their chosen charities.

Celebrity CatchphraseSunday, 9.15pm 17th JuneITV

Alexander Armstrong and Myleene Klass present the star-studded award ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall in London, featuring a host of special guests.

The duo present the prestigious event, featuring performances from Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, Andrea Bocelli, Katherine Jenkins, Sir Bryn Terfel, Beatrice Rana, Pretty Yende, Alexis Ffrench and a celebration of the work of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Classic BRIT Awards 2018Sunday, 10.30pm 17th JuneITV

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Sweden can finally put pre-tournament chat about Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s involvement in Russia behind them as they begin their Group F campaign.

Janne Andersson’s Zlatan-less Swedes, who qualified for the tournament ahead of the Netherlands, begin their World Cup campaign against Shin Tae-yong’s little-fancied South Korea in this Group F encounter at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Sweden v Republic of KoreaMonday, 12.30pm 18th JuneITV

Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell continue their look back at memorable cases featured on the show, showcasing what has happened since the episodes aired.

The duo revisit the story of Marion Williams and James McDonnell, a divorced couple who were searching for the son they gave up for adoption as teenagers which took a dramatic turn. Plus, there are looks at the cases of Ray Jones and Laura Aker.

Long Lost Family: What Happened NextMonday, 9pm 18th JuneITV

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Francesca Cumani and Ed Chamberlin present coverage of the prestigious horse racing event – featuring all of the big races across a week of action at Ascot.

The duo are at the course for the Royal event, featuring analysis from Jason Weaver and Johnny Murtagh, and a team including Oli Bell, Rishi Persad, AP McCoy, Charlotte Hawkins and Brian Gleeson covering everything from fashion to betting news.

ITV Racing Live: Royal AscotTuesday & Wednesday, 1.30pmFriday, 3.20pm 19th, 20th & 22nd JuneITV

Mark Pougatch presents as the teams get their Group H campaign underway, looking for a crucial three points in a group that also contains Colombia and Japan.

In what could be a battle of the front men, Poland will look to talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski to continue his terrific international form against Aliou Cissé’s Senegal, who can call on the talents of Liverpool’s Sadio Mané for inspiration.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Poland v SenegalTuesday, 3.25pm 19th JuneITV

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Trevor McDonald returns to the country he first visited as a journalist at the height of Apartheid to mark what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday.

The presenter, who was the first to interview Nelson Mandela following his release from prison, heads to a country that has changed immeasurably since, investigating whether it is still a land of division, or has become the nation Mandela dreamed of.

Trevor McDonald: Return to South AfricaTuesday, 9pm19th JuneITV

The teams go head to head at the Kazan Arena, with both looking to take a huge step to qualification out of Group B, which also includes Portugal and Morocco.

Julen Lopetegui’s Spain, who can call on the talents of stars including David Silva, Sergio Ramos and Isco, with will have to be wary of complacency as they take on Iran, who finished top of their qualifying group and remained unbeaten throughout.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Iran v SpainWednesday, 6.30pm 20th JuneITV

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Jacqui Oatley presents coverage of the Group C clash at the Samara Arena as the teams go in search of three vital points in their quest to reach the knockout stage.

Bert van Marwijk’s Australia, who boast the talents of 38-year-old Millwall veteran midfielder Tim Cahill, take on a dangerous Denmark team who will start this encounter as favourites and look to Tottenham star Christian Eriksen for inspiration.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Denmark v AustraliaThursday, 12.30pm 21st JuneITV

Didier Deschamps’ France have a second chance to impress and live up to their status as one of the pre-tournament favourites at the Ekaterinburg Arena.

The French, who boast one of the most impressive squads in the competition, including Premier League stars Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante and Olivier Giroud, will expect to put on a strong showing as they take on their South American opponents.

FIFA World Cup 2018: France v PeruThursday, 3.15pm 21st JuneITV

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Susanna Reid looks into the investigation which followed the 11-year-old’s murder in Liverpool in 2008 – with police explaining how they caught the killers.

The shooting of Rhys Jones provided police with a difficult task as a gang code of silence and a community living in fear left them without leads to follow. Here, police explain the lengths they went to in order to gather the evidence they required.

The Murder of Rhys Jones: Police TapesThursday, 9pm 21st JuneITV

Brazil make their second appearance in the competition, and fans will expect to see plenty of goals as they go up against the team ranked 23rd in the world.

Brazil will expect their attacking players, including Willian, Philippe Coutinho, Gabriel Jesus, Neymar and Roberto Firmino, to be able to fire them to glory against Oscar Ramirez’s Costa Rica, who have their own hopes of qualifying from Group E.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil v Costa RicaFriday, 12.30pm 22nd JuneITV

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Love IslandSunday-Friday, 9pmLove Island: Aftersun Sunday, 10pm 17th-22nd JuneITV2

Caroline Flack presents the third week from the nation’s favourite villa, but there is no let-up in the games and surprises being thrown at the keen singletons.

Things get hotter at the villa as the hopefuls continue their sun-filled adventure. However, the group face having their dreams shattered as they go in search of the prize. Aftersun features the host chatting to celebs about the latest goings-on.

Iain Stirling returns for the second series of his comedy game show in which a group of contestants take on famous faces in a series of unusual challenges.

The host welcomes guests Jennifer Metcalfe, James Argent, Marcel Sommerville, Paisley Billings and Jordan Davies, all of whom go head-to-head with contestants as they play games that are inspired by the unusual abilities that they have.

CelebAbilityWednesday, 10pm 20th JuneITV2

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Bridget Jones’s DiarySaturday, 9pm 16th JuneITVBe

Renée Zellweger stars in arguably her most well-known role, playing the troubled titular character as Helen Fielding’s novel makes its way to the big screen.

Singleton Bridget Jones sets out to improve her lot in life, starting a diary as a New Year’s resolution, but soon finds herself in a love triangle between Mark Darcy and her womanising boss Daniel Cleaver. Colin Firth and Hugh Grant also star.

BotchedSunday, 9pm 17th JuneITVBe

Series four of the reality series continues, as doctors Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif come to the aid of people in need whose plastic surgery has gone badly wrong.

The doctors set out to help more people in dire need of their assistance. Dr Dubrow is on hand to help a woman who thinks that her breasts are the cause of her lack of sexual confidence, before the duo help a bodybuilder to go back to the gym.

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MaigretWednesday, 8pm 20th JuneITV3

Rowan Atkinson heads the cast of the drama as Chief Inspector Jules Maigret, inspired by Georges Simenon’s novels, which is shown again from the beginning.

In this opener, Maigret finds himself under pressure to catch a serial killer. Struggling with no leads, he sets a trap using undercover police women, and although it helps him capture a suspect, another murder quickly throws the case into disarray.

Sinead Keenan, Brian F O’Byrne and Stephen Graham head the cast of this drama telling the story of the 2007 murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones in Liverpool.

Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly is tasked with bringing a teenage killer to justice when 11-year-old Rhys Jones is shot dead when walking home from football practice, and while he knows who did it, finding evidence to charge him is tough.

Little Boy BlueThursday & Friday, 10pm & 11pm21st & 22nd JuneITV3

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World Rugby U20 Championship 2018Sunday, 5.30pm 17th JuneITV4

Jill Douglas presents coverage from France as the competition reaches the final, and the remaining teams go all out in their quest for the ultimate glory.

Following a hard-hitting competition made up of youth players from around the globe, two teams go head-to-head in this showpiece event, looking to take home the trophy New Zealand won last year after they overcame England 64-17 in the final.

Francesca Cumani and Ed Chamberlin make the transition from ITV to ITV4 for the conclusion of the first day of the world-famous royal horse racing event.

The duo are on hand for the final four races of the day – the King’s Stand Stakes, the St James’ Palace Stakes, the Ascot Stakes and the Wolferton Stakes. Jonny Murtagh and Jason Weaver provide analysis, with commentary provided by Richard Hoiles.

ITV Racing: Royal AscotTuesday, 3.20pm 19th JuneITV4

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Drop Dead Weird Saturday & Sunday, 7.55am 9th & 10th June CITV

The comedy following Lulu, Frankie and Bruce who move from Australia to a B&B in an Irish seaside town with their parents, who happen to be zombies, continues.

In the first of two episodes over the weekend, Dermot gets the impression that Lulu is homesick and decides to throw an Australia party in an attempt to help. Then, Lulu takes a day off, leaving Frankie and Bruce in charge, but will it all go smoothly?

The children’s sitcom about an unlikely friendship between Max Asher – a famous celebrity snowboarder – and Alvin ‘Shred’ Ackerman, a science whiz, continues.

Alvin has no intention of looking after Max’s dog and needs an excuse, so he invents an allergy to escape his responsibilities, but things quickly go wrong. Then, Max falls head-over-heels fall a girl who loves snowboarding, but is she a little familiar?

Max & ShredThursday & Friday, 5pm 21st & 22nd JuneCITV

The Hub Top 10


01 | Grenfell: The First 24 Hours Broadcast - 6th June. Documentary piecing together a timeline of events on the tragic night using survivors’ stories and eye-witness accounts.

02 | Britain’s Got Talent Broadcast - 3rd June. Another chance to see the final as the remaining acts went head-to-head and the winner of this year’s competition was announced.

03 | The British Soap Awards Broadcast - 2nd June. Phillip Schofield presents the awards ceremony celebrating the best in British soaps.

04 | Coronation StreetBroadcast - 6th June. Tyrone steps in to stop an argument, Craig has some good news for Rosie, while Sharon presents Kirk with an expensive gift.

05 | Emmerdale Broadcast - 6th June. Lachlan has more than he’d like on his plate, while Debbie is upset. Elsewhere, Doug attempts to salve his conscience.

06 | The Queen’s Coronation in Colour Broadcast - 4th June. Alexander Armstrong gets the inside story of the historic event, talking to people who were involved in it.

07 | How to Spend It Well: House & Garden with Phillip Schofield Broadcast - 5th June. Phillip and a whole host of friends road-test, rate and review essential products to see us through the summer season.

08 | Give It a Year Broadcast - 4th June. Karren Brady meets a breast cancer survivor who has big plans to open her own hair salon and spa.

09 | James Martin’s Saturday Morning Broadcast - 2nd June. The host is joined by TV presenter and radio DJ Iain Lee and chef Lisa Allen as he cooks veal Milanese, roast lamb with gnocchi and scallops tempura.

10 | Les Dawson Forever Broadcast - 3rd June. Documentary featuring contributions from the comic’s family and friends, as well as unseen footage, to tell the story of the TV personality.

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Weekly Highlights - itv.com · Former Liverpool and England star John Barnes, football fanatic and TV presenter Helen Chamberlain and well-loved pundit Chris Kamara are the trio taking