OVER THE WORLD
stars of the show ITV, 9pm
Do you remember the days when dummies and puppets were a staple of primetime television?
If you turned on the box on a Saturday night, you’d often see a ventriloquist working a dummy or someone making us laugh with a glove puppet.
Even Phillip Schofield’s first ever co-host was a puppet. But where have they all gone?
In this nostalgic film, Bradley Walsh tells the story of Britain’s most famous puppet stars, but then asks: “What happened when the limelight faded?”
It’s a question you may never have thought about – did Orville end up in rehab? Is Lord Charles now working in middle management?
Don’t worry, you’ll be delighted to see the likes of Bob Carolgees and Spit the Dog, along with Roger De Courcey and Nookie Bear, as well as Richard Cadell with legends Sooty and Sweep.
Here Bradley brings them all back together for a very special reunion – one that proves to be a rather charming trip down memory lane. Channel 5, 9pm
Exuberant and mischievous, Gino D’Acampo is brilliantly suited to host this old-school-style family entertainment show.
Previously the National Lottery game show on BBC1 with Shane Richie, this was revived by Channel 5 and is now back for a second series.
In this “seasonal spectacular” to kick off the run, Italian chef Gino welcomes a family of five who have the chance to win their ultimate wish D’Acampo hosts