ITV Programming Thread

[iloveTV1]

"The Spy who loved me" is on next week. 
Have they decided to shift the prerecorded series of The Voice UK to the Autumn?

Seems to be the case.  Never really understood cutting The Voice Kids to 3 eps burnt off after Christmas either when it did OK (granted not spectacular) in the summer.   Even if they cut it to 4 weeks it still sees them through a month.

I thought The Masked Dancer might air Saturdays from June but they're clearly saving it for autumn, whether weekly or across one week.

Somewhere (might have been The Mirror) reported it was supposed to air on Sundays during the summer but has been delayed to the autumn.

[eyeTV]

Ninja Warrior, The Masked Dancer & The Voice I guess will be ITV's Saturday lineup in the autumn then.

[natashajacobs]

Ninja Warrior, The Masked Dancer & The Voice I guess will be ITV's Saturday lineup in the autumn then.

Might they hold back Ninja Warrior as a lead in for Masked Singer in the spring? Probably not but it might be wasted against a teatime Strictly

[Ash101]

I’ve noticed Vick Hope’s breakfast show is tomorrow morning. What happened to big Zhu’s show?

Started last week, I think? But yes, these shows seem to follow the same basic format & just change up the presenter. 

Is there a quota reason why they keep trying different things, or are they still trying to strike gold?

[Brekkie]

It's held up well against Strictly before and actually complements it quite nicely being a younger, male skewing show.

Worth noting the Limitless Win contestant call ends at the end of August which somewhat suggests that won't return till the New Year, probably in the same slot. 1% Club applications close the beginning of July though so wouldn't be surprised if that made a swift return in the autumn.

[natashajacobs]

I’ve noticed Vick Hope’s breakfast show is tomorrow morning. What happened to big Zhu’s show?

Started last week, I think? But yes, these shows seem to follow the same basic format & just change up the presenter. 

Is there a quota reason why they keep trying different things, or are they still trying to strike gold?

It’s the quota for independent productions for the breakfast licence. Interesting how Vick seemed to get the best guests (imo) the past 2 weeks and Kate Garraway not so much. Wonder if Vick’s contact book will help them to book better guests

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It's held up well against Strictly before and actually complements it quite nicely being a younger, male skewing show.

Worth noting the Limitless Win contestant call ends at the end of August which somewhat suggests that won't return till the New Year, probably in the same slot.  1% Club applications close the beginning of July though so wouldn't be surprised if that made a swift return in the autumn.

Guess the scheduling will somewhat depend on advertiser interest in the co-Strictly slots and somewhat depend on what is in the can. Strictly is a juggernaut and advertisers will be cautious that other shows generally attract low share when it is on.

[tellyblues]

Ninja Warrior, The Masked Dancer & The Voice I guess will be ITV's Saturday lineup in the autumn then.

A good lineup if all those shows were starting out, but they aren't so it's merely OK.

ITV cutting back on The Voice may not actually be a bad idea if they want to preserve BGT, Masked Singer and Starstruck. Having multiple singing shows I think lessens the enthusiasm for them.

[Brekkie]

Talking of singing it looks likely now the Idol revival will initially just be a reunion show, with only the possibility of a series to follow, although marking 20 years since the last series rather than 20 years since the first feels very much like an afterthought.

https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/popidol-reunion-excrep

[natashajacobs]

Just announced on Sunday Brunch by Rochelle that Ninja Warrior will air in August and September.

[tellyblues]

Next Level Chef coming next year.

https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/624318...-2023.html

[NinjaBoi]

Just announced on Sunday Brunch by Rochelle that Ninja Warrior will air in August and September.

Has she gotten confused with filming and airing?

[natashajacobs]

Just announced on Sunday Brunch by Rochelle that Ninja Warrior will air in August and September.

Has she gotten confused with filming and airing?

Nope it’s filming week of transmission

[tellyblues]

Epic Gameshow getting a lot of hate on Twitter. If they can't get something right after three series and the show only gets by on nostalgia then time to call it a day.

[HEW2343]

Epic Gameshow getting a lot of hate on Twitter. If they can't get something right after three series and the show only gets by on nostalgia then time to call it a day.

Still going with their version of Bullseye then.

[Steve Williams]

Epic Gameshow getting a lot of hate on Twitter.

What light entertainment show doesn't?

Interesting that "throwers and knowers" is now regularly used regarding Bullseye, seemingly the only legacy of the Dave Spikey incarnation.