Girls’ night in... and out
1 The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years
ITV, TUESDAY, 9PM
Who remembers the night Judy Finnegan’s dress fell off and we all saw her bra? Everyone? Well it’s just one of the stand-out moments of a quarter of a century of the celebration of the nation’s favourite shows. The stars sharing personal memories and behind-the-scenes stories include Graham Norton, Ant and Dec, Holly Willoughby, Simon Cowell and Craig Revel Horwood. New host David Walliams joins in the fun and there are also contributions from past hosts Sir Trevor McDonald and Dermot O’Leary, who tell us what it’s like to anchor two and a half hours of live TV, where anything can happen. Dame Julie Walters narrates.
2 The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury
FRIDAY, ITV, 8PM NEW SERIES
Although her mum is Greek, Julia Bradbury has never strayed much off the tourist track in her visits to the islands. So join her on this sunny adventure as she discovers the hidden side of what’s on offer, including some less famous destinations.
3 Grantchester
ITV, FRIDAY, 9 PM NEW SERIES
In this fifth series, Tom Brittney returns as Will Davenport, the handsome clergyman who joins Robson Green as DI Geordie Keating’s sidekick. In Cambridge in 1957, Harold Macmillan may have told residents ‘they’ve never had it so good’, but murder is always around the corner.
4 Naked Attraction CHANNEL 4, THURSDAY, 9 PM
NEW SERIES
The dating show which gets right down to the bare necessities returns – with some singletons who are prepared to strip off on camera. Anna Richardson presents, and the first episode launches with student Charlie, while EmmyLou is back for her third visit to the show.
5 Silent Witness BBC ONE, 9 PM
NEW SERIES
The series kicks off with a dramatic air crash – and the passengers include the former US Ambassador, a friend of Matt. After Nikki breaks the bad news, Matt is desperate for answers as to whether it was an accident or the work of dark forces