PICKS OF THE WEEK: 26 AUGUST-01 SEPTEMBER 2024

What to watch this week.

Rob & Romesh Vs

Wednesday, Sky Max

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are back with a bang as they throw themselves into the world of Hollywood stuntmen. Flying out to LaLaLand itself, our heroes meet up with The Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt before training with the film's director David Leitch.

Paralympics

Wednesday, Channel 4

Channel 4’s elite team of presenters, pundits, reporters and commentators sees Ade Adepitan return for Paris 2024, joined by five-time Paralympic swimming champion and BAFTA-winner Ellie Simmonds, who makes her Channel 4 presentation debut. Actress, producer and activist Rose Ayling-Ellis presents live for the first time as she hosts alongside Clare Balding from a new position inside the Athletes’ Village.

The Last Leg

Wednesday, Channel 4

The Last Leg takes over as Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe are live in Paris throughout the Games to give their unique take on the day’s events, all with their usual comedic twist. They’ll also be joined by a variety of guests and a live studio audience.

The Rings Of Power

Thursday, Prime Video

Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will.

The Voice UK

Saturday, ITV1

In search of the next singing sensation, superstar coaches Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am are back and ready to take their seats in the most iconic chairs on television. They are joined by brand-new coaches in international multi-platinum selling singer and Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes and British boyband royalty Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones from McFly who will sit in a double chair for the first time in The Voice UK’s history!

Password

Saturday, ITV1

Featuring one of the UK’s biggest comics - Alan Carr - and an award-winning actor and writer - Daisy May Cooper - as resident Team Captains, each episode sees Alan and Daisy pair up with contestants to give one-word clues that aim to help their teammate guess a mystery ‘password’.

Grace

Sunday, ITV1

The four feature-length films are all set in Brighton - joining John Simm are returning cast members Richie Campbell (Top Boy, Stephen) as DS Glenn Branson, Zoë Tapper (Liar) as Cleo Morey, Craig Parkinson (Line of Duty) as DS Norman Potting, Laura Elphinstone (Chernobyl) as DS Bella Moy, Brad Morrison (Dinosaur) as DC Nick Nicholl and Sam Hoare (The Capture) as ACC Cassian Pewe. This series will also feature renowned TV and theatre actor, Robert Glenister (Sherwood, Hustle)