TV PICKS OF THE WEEK
PLATINUM PARTY AT THE PALACE Tonight, BBC1, 7.30pm
We have already seen street parties, pageants, beacon-lighting and bakeoffs over this Jubilee weekend. And now, it’s the turn of stars from music and dance to pay tribute to Her Majesty.
Queen and Adam Lambert open a spectacular concert, before Alicia Keys, Hans Zimmer, Mabel, Elbow, George Ezra and more will share the three-stage set up with the likes of Duran Duran, Andrea Bocelli, Jax Jones, Celeste, Nile Rodgers and Diversity. Sam Ryder will also perform live, and closing the show will be Motown legend Diana Ross.
THE PLATINUM PAGEANT Tomorrow, BBC1, 1pm
A wide variety of performers, including dancers and musicians, as well as military personnel, key workers and volunteers, come together to tell the story of Her Majesty the Queen’s remarkable 70-year reign, live from St James’s Park. Those taking part represent nations from across the Commonwealth. If you’re in the
mood for more royal-themed fun, there’s a chance to see highlights from various events in Platinum Jubilee: What a Weekend over on BBC2 at 8pm.
LOVE ISLAND Monday, ITV2, 9pm
This year, the dating show has moved away from its spot in Mallorca and taken up residency in a brand-new villa on the same Mediterranean island.
But while there’s a change of location, viewers can expect the usual hilarious challenges,
dramatic recouplings and shock dumpings, as well as possibly another trip to the infamous Casa Amor. The battle begins for the huge cash prize as host Laura Whitmore meets the latest contestants. Her husband, comedian Iain Stirling, is the narrator.
COOKING WITH THE STARS Tuesday, ITV, 8pm
If you missed the first run of this series, think of it as Celebrity Masterchef with a dash of Strictly Come Dancing – and not just because this year the
line-up includes ballroom judge Anton Du Beke. As on Strictly, each celebrity will be paired with a professional, only in this case it’s a chef who aims to teach these passionate amateurs to produce restaurant-level food.
Putting on their aprons alongside Anton are Dame Kelly Holmes, This Morning’s Josie Gibson, Chaser Anne Hegerty, Love Island’s Maura Higgins, TV expert Dr Ranj Singh, comedian Joe Wilkinson and DJ Woody Cook. The experts are Rosemary Shrager, Ronnie Murray, Jack Stein, Judy Joo, Jean-christophe Novelli, Tony Singh, Clodagh Mckenna and Mike Reid. Emma Willis and Tom Allen are presenting.
THE REPAIR SHOP Wednesday, BBC1, 8pm
Instrument expert Pete Woods has a challenge on his hands this week as a woman asks him to work his magic on a cornet that once belonged to her late mum and which she hopes to able to play again in her memory.
The team also tackles a ride-on rocking motorbike, and a muchloved monkey toy which has seen better days. Finally, book binding expert Chris Shaw and embroidery specialist Sara Dennis work to save an autograph book containing the signatures of some of Britain’s leading suffragettes.
HOLLYWOOD GREATS: JUDY GARLAND Thursday, BBC Four, 9pm
Jonathan Ross investigates the tragic life behind the glamorous image of actress and child star Judy Garland, who, away from the glare of public scrutiny, was an unhappy young woman who
attempted to escape her despair with drugs. The programme includes her greatest on-screen moments, and interviews with those close to the star, including Tony Bennett and Mickey Rooney.
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? FOR SOCCER AID
Friday, ITV, 9pm
Comedians Eddie Izzard and Omid Djalili are barmy about their favourite football teams. As a result, they’re both keen to participate in Soccer Aid this year. That’s why they’ve accepted the challenge to try and win £1m for the charity UNICEF.