PICKS OF THE WEEK: 06-12 JANUARY 2025, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK

What to watch this week.

Pictionary

Weekdays, ITV1

Based on Mattel’s popular board game of quick-fire sketches and hilarious guesses, Pictionary will follow the same rules as the familiar at-home game and will see two teams battle against each other. In the classic sketching and guessing game Mel will be joined by two celebrity team captains who will lead their teams of contestants.

Lingo

Weekdays, ITV1

Lingo is back! The hit word-game hosted by Adil Ray where the simplest of words can win members of the public thousands of pounds. In each show, three pairs of contestants go head-to-head in a battle of words. Using their powers of deduction, they must correctly and quickly work out the words that appear in the Lingo grids and Puzzlewords.

Silent Witness

Monday-Tuesday, BBC One

The new series opens with a disturbing mystery, when the death of an elderly woman found in a cave has the team asking what drives a person to murder someone so vulnerable. We also get an introduction to the two dynamic new team members.

Grantchester

Wednesday, ITV1

1961 - life is good for Will and Geordie (Robson Green). The families are always together, from Sunday lunches to planning summer holidays - with honorary grandparents Mrs C and Jack and adopted uncles Daniel and Leonard, it’s one big happy family! However, when Will is approached with a life-changing offer, can he leave Grantchester and Geordie behind?

Dragons' Den

Thursday, BBC One

Aspiring entrepreneurs have one chance to make their dreams come true when they pitch their business idea to five multimillionaire investors. It's make-or-break time.

Would I Lie To You

Friday, BBC One

Rob Brydon is back in the host’s chair for the award-winning comedy panel show, with Lee Mack and David Mitchell returning as the lightning-quick team captains. Each week, a stellar cast of celebrity guests reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

The Good Ship Murder

Friday, Channel 5

Jack Grayling has traded his old life on the force for a new adventure on the high seas, where he dazzles audiences as a charming cruise ship singer. But when murders disturb the tranquility of the ship, Jack’s detective instincts kick back in. Teaming up with Kate Woods—a sharp and intuitive ally who may just be more than a friend—they dive into the cases, navigating both clues and their undeniable chemistry.

Dancing On Ice

Sunday, ITV1

Twelve celebrities prepare to embark on the ultimate challenge as they take to the ice each week, skating live in a bid to impress both the panel and viewers at home. Back for a sparkling new series, the greatest show on ice promises more glitz, glamour and show stopping performances as the celebrities brave it all to learn this challenging new discipline.