The Top Five Films and TV Shows to Watch this Week (18th - 23rd August 2024)

Sunday, 18 August 2024 00:00

By Josephine Tamburello @StartWithThis

Human connections and our relationships with what and who we love are a running themes in my choices of what to watch this week! Get ready to feel inspired, happy and above all else in love with my top five must see shows…

Team GB Homecoming By The National Lottery, 8:30pm, BBC One, Sunday 18th August: They have made us so incredibly proud over the past few weeks, so it seems only right that we celebrate them in style. Hosts Emma Willis and Vernon Kay will be looking back at all the highlights of the 2024 Olympic games with those who starred in it.

Dame Judi and Jay: The Odd Couple, 9pm, Channel Four, Sunday 18th August: They may seem like an unlikely pair, yet, Jay Blade, from The Repair Shop, and Dame Judi Dench have formed a strong bond since she appeared on the show. Together, the pair share their history, enticing the other to join in with what they love, including DIY projects and theatre productions.

Celebs Go Dating, 9pm, E4, Monday 19th August: Rob Beckett is back delivering some very witty one liners in this dating show with a difference. Celebrities from all over are seeking love. Will they find it? You will have to watch to find out. What I can ensure though is that Beckett won’t go easy on them!

We Might Regret This, 10pm, BBC Two, Monday 19th August: Telling the incredible story of one woman’s journey learning about her disability, whilst tackling a new relationship, friendship and more, brings a whole new comedic series to life. Get ready to laugh and learn at the same time.

The Big Fat Quiz of Telly, 9pm, Channel Four, Friday 23rd August: Normally hosted at the end of the year, The Big Fat Quiz has had a summer makeover to celebrate all things telly! It’s time to test your knowledge on everything from soaps to reality, as the comedic teams fight to win the trophy at the end.

Let us know what you have been watching and what you are most looking forward to catching over the course of the week, via our social media pages, as we would love to know!

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