This week’s must-see TV
1 Celebrity MasterChef THURSDAY, BBC ONE, 8PM NEW SERIES
The knives are out! Everyone’s favourite cookery contest is back, with the likes of Gemma Collins, Keith Allen, Stella Parton ( yes, Dolly’s sister!) and Spencer Matthews all out to impress John Torode and Gregg Wallace with their culinary prowess, and be crowned top chef. The motley crew of celebs undertake three challenges, first using specific ingredients to create one dish, before splitting into two groups to cook in a restaurant kitchen. The final test sees them back in the MasterChef kitchen to prepare a two-course menu, with one of them set to get the boot. So, who will step up to the plate, and who won’t be able to take the heat? Either way, see you in the kitchen!
2 Naked Attraction FRIDAY, CHANNEL 4, 10PM
NEW SERIES The controversial show is back, with host Anna Richardson guiding contestants through the game of choosing a partner – naked. Josh, a 20-year-old virgin, hopes to find a fairytale princess, while couple Matt and Mary want to explore polyamory and find a third person to join their relationship. Prudish? Switch over now…
4 Location, Location, Location
THURSDAY, CHANNEL 4, 8PM NEW SERIES Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are back – and scoping out Greater Manchester. Kirstie searches the suburbs for Kate and Vicky, looking for their first family home, while Phil meets Angelina and Thomas, who’ve sold the house they’ve lived in for 30 years.
3 The Lenny Henry Birthday Show
WEDNESDAY, BBC ONE, 8PM In 1975, 16-year-old Lenny Henry appeared on TV talent show New Faces – and it was the start of a glittering career in comedy, theatre and film. Dawn French’s ex is 60 soon, the perfect excuse to celebrate his 43-year career. Hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald.
5 John Bishop: In Conversation With Alesha Dixon
THURSDAY, UKTV, 10PM John Bishop turns on the charm with stunning Britain’s Got Talent judge and musician Alesha Dixon, who opens up about her troubled upbringing, her drive to become a pop star, her time on Strictly Come Dancing and – of course – all the juice about BGT!