PICKS OF THE WEEK: 09-15 SEPTEMBER 2024

What to watch this week.

The Teacher

Monday-Thursday, Channel 5

The Teacher series 2 follows the story of Dani, a teacher who loves her job. She’s a mentor and inspiration to her students, but what she lacks is a properly functioning marriage with real intimacy and mutual desire. This leads her into an impulsive affair with a fellow colleague that at first answers all her needs, but soon spirals out of control.

Waterloo Road

Tuesday, BBC One

Waterloo Road sees a changing of the guard. Battling some expected teething problems, the students and teachers attempt to find their feet and make big decisions that affect their future at the school. But when a chain of unfortunate circumstances - and one bad choice - turns lives into chaos, there are tragic repercussions for everyone at Waterloo Road.

National Television Awards

Wednesday, ITV1

NTA host Joel Dommett is shining up the all-important trophies as the UK’s leading TV Awards event returns to The O2 London.  The star-studded ceremony will be broadcast LIVE on ITV1 and ITVX from 8pm on Wednesday 11th September.

Taskmaster

Thursday, Channel 4

A new group of comedians have all agreed to attempt a series of Tasks that will test their wits, their reasoning, their problem-solving and whether or not they can locate hidden rockets under pressure. The Taskmaster will judge their efforts with his customary merciless precision, and will eventually award one his coveted golden head.

Gogglebox

Friday, Channel 4

From Saturday night entertainment juggernauts to the week’s big soap storylines, from hard hitting documentary series to gritty drama, the Gogglebox households offer sharp, insightful, passionate and sometimes emotional critiques of the week’s popular and topical TV shows, sparking debates and giving the audience the chance to share those ‘we said that!’ moments.

The Grand Tour: One For The Road

Friday, Prime Video

In this special episode, the trio ignore Mr Wilman’s instructions and head to Zimbabwe in three cars they’ve always wanted to own, a Lancia Montecarlo, a Ford Capri 3-litre, and a Triumph Stag. They embark on a stunning road trip through Zimbabwe’s beautiful and sometimes challenging landscapes leading to an emotional farewell to their lives together on The Grand Tour.

Strictly Come Dancing

Saturday, BBC One

During the launch show, alongside a beautifully empowering celebratory dance to welcome Amy Dowden MBE back to the Strictly Ballroom, it's also revealed which celebrity contestants will be paired with which Professional Dancers. Audiences will get a first glimpse of the Strictly class of 2024’s dancing skills in a fabulous group routine.

Nightsleeper

Sunday, BBC One

Nightsleeper is a six-part series in which a train is ‘hackjacked’ while travelling from Glasgow to London, and suddenly finds itself on an uncertain journey with an even less certain destination. Part fast-moving heart-in-the-mouth action-adventure and part twisty-turny whodunnit detective story, it’s a roller coaster ride set across a single night where no-one is ever quite who they seem.