TV PICKS OF THE WEEK
ALL STAR MUSICALS TONIGHT, ITV, 6.30PM
THE good news is that All Star Musicals is back on the box. The bad news is it’s for one night only.
Jessica Hynes, Rob Rinder, Barney Walsh, Robert Peston, Dr Ranj Singh and Luisa BradshawWhite are the famous faces thrilled to be in the spotlight to show off their hitherto unknown singing talents. The winner will be the one whose all-round performance skills have impressed a panel of experts most. West End icon Elaine Paige and stage stars Trevor Dion-Nicholas and Samantha Barks will decide the winner.
John Barrowman hosts.
FOOTBALL’S DARKEST SECRET TOMORROW, BBC1, 9PM
BAFTA-WINNING director Daniel Gordon’s three-part documentary examines the abuse of young footballers from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s.
We learn how many were too afraid to speak out about their experiences until one man – Andy Woodward – bravely came forward.
Since then, more than 800
victims have broken their silence, identifying around 300 suspects. Survivors and their families discuss how their experiences have impacted on their lives, with many living a nightmare after their dreams were shattered.
KATE GARRAWAY: FINDING DEREK TUESDAY, ITV, 9PM
IN March 2020, shortly after Britain first went into lockdown, Derek Draper was admitted to hospital with Covid-19. One year later, he has still not come home. His wife, journalist and presenter Kate Garraway, is grateful for the support she has received from the public, but knows that her experience isn’t unique.
In this documentary, she talks about how her family has been forced to adjust to a new way of life, and meets people who have been through similar ordeals, including a community nurse who is suffering from the effects of long-Covid.
FIRST DATES HOTEL WEDNESDAY, CHANNEL 4, 9PM
THE singletons checking into the hotel for the first episode in a new series include 24-year-old Thalia, who has a phobia of kissing following a string of bad relationships.
Can Essex lad Jack help her overcome her fear as they bond over their shared love of something many people would find scarier – sharks? Meanwhile, 79-year-old Tony is matched with Lesley, but political differences threaten to derail their date, while self-declared ‘only gay in the village’ Winston is about to get a surprise.
10 YEARS YOUNGER IN 10 DAYS
THURSDAY, CHANNEL 5, 9PM
IN this week’s challenge, the team
tackles pub and party-loving Nick, whose face and teeth tell the tale of one too many late-night sessions.
Nick loves his wife and wants to make his sons proud, so the experts attempt to unearth the new Nick.
Also featured is security guard Michelle, whose drab clothes and reclusive lifestyle are a far cry from her fun, fashion-loving past.
Cherry Healey presents.
THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW
FRIDAY, BBC1, REGIONS VARY GRAHAM chats to father-andson duo Liam Neeson and Micheal Richardson, stars of
comedy drama Made in Italy, which follows a London artist and his estranged child trying to fix their relationship while doing up a house in Italy.
The Serpent’s Tahar Rahim is promoting his new film, The Mauritanian, and The Good Wife
actress Cush Jumbo talks about her part in the thriller The Beast Must Die. Comedian Rob Brydon and the queen of Dragon’s Den, Deborah Meaden also make an appearance.
Laura Mvula provides the music.
PALOMA FAITH: AS I AM SATURDAY, BBC2, 9PM
WITH unlimited access to Paloma as a woman, a mother and an international pop-star in the public eye, this film follows the singer-songwriter on an emotional journey, as she balances the demands of a tour with writing a new album, launching an acting career and