MUST-SEE SHOWS
THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW
Tonight, ITV, 10.10pm
THE host is joined by Sir Michael Caine, who discusses his role in this year’s Hatton Garden heist film King Of Thieves, as well as his recent memoir Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life. Also on the sofa is comedian and author David Walliams, who will be appearing on TV over the festive season in comedy dramas The Queen and I and The Midnight Gang. The line-up is completed by TV presenter Sue Perkins and Olympic gold medal-winning athlete Sir Mo Farah, while George Ezra provides the music.
I’M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE! FINAL
Tomorrow, ITV, 9pm GOSH, is it that time already! For almost three weeks we’ve enjoyed seeing celebrities including Noel Edmonds and former football manager Harry Redknapp down insect cocktails; watched The Chase’s Ann talk about her autism, and seen soap stars tackle crocodile’s unmentionables. Now it’s time for Dec and stand-in host Holly Willoughby to reveal who the public have voted this year’s
King or Queen of the Jungle. The newly crowned winner will then make an appearance on ITV2 companion show Extra Camp.
NADIYA’S ASIAN ODYSSEY
Monday, BBC1, regions vary
NADIYA HUSSAIN takes a trip to Nepal to learn more about its people, places and food in the final part of her adventure to explore her identity. She begins in Kathmandu, joining a supper club run by young foodies who share the vastly varied cuisine of their country. Then Nadiya heads to the historic city of Bhaktapur, which was devastated by
THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE 2018
Tuesday, ITV, 7.30pm
THE annual event took place three weeks ago, so chances are you’re already aware of what happened and who wore what. Nevertheless, there’s nothing quite like seeing it all for yourself. Hosted by comedian Greg Davies at the London Palladium, it’s packed full of amazing performances and was attended by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Musical
the earthquake of 2015, and visits an abbey to meet nuns from a Buddhist sect who practice kung fu and teach female empowerment.
artists on the bill included the West End casts of hits Hamilton and Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Take That, George Ezra and Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo. Comedians Rhod Gilbert and The Lost Voice Guy also appeared, as did Cirque Du Soleil and Circus 1903.
THE APPRENTICE
Wednesday, BBC1, 9pm
AT LAST, the interview rounds. This is always the most entertaining episode of the series as the candidates have their egos well and truly pricked as their boasts and business plans are put under the microscope by Lord Sugar’s trusted business contacts. Expect some tough talking, turmoil and tears.
BILLY CONNOLLY’S ULTIMATE WORLD TOUR
Thursday, ITV, 9pm
LAST year, ITV brought us the documentary Billy Connolly & Me: A Celebration, which stirred up mixed emotions for fans. It was great to see ‘The Big Yin’ on TV, but it felt so much like an obituary, a few viewers felt moved to take to social media to ask if they had missed some sad news. So, many people will be
breathing a sigh of relief to learn that although this new documentary finds Billy reflecting on his previous TV travels, it also features some upbeat new footage of the comedian exploring his current home of Florida.
JAMIE AND JIMMY’S FRIDAY NIGHT FEAST
Friday, Channel 4, 8pm
HE’S starred in everything from Sherlock to Black Panther (via The Hobbit films), but while Martin Freeman clearly has no fear of acting in front of groups of people, it seems he is afraid of cooking for them. Luckily, Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty are on hand to help him get over his kitchen-based stage fright as they show him how to make the perfect eggs royale.