TV WEEK: 16-22 MARCH
TUNE IN TO CLOSER’S PICK OF THE TELLY EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT WITH TV EDITOR HANNAH WRIGHT
1 THE GREAT CELEBRITY BAKE OFF FOR STAND UP TO CANCER
FAMOUS FACES IN THE TENT SUN 17 MARCH, 7.40PM, C4
Over the next five weeks, 20 celebs enter the most famous tent in Britain. Step forward this week’s four… Paloma Faith, Spencer Matthews, Munya Chawawa and Jodie Whittaker, aka the first female Doctor Who (cue hilarious “Extermi-cake” jokes). There can only be one winner, and that person gets to take home a Bake Off apron. Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith want cake pops with a “meaningful” decorative topping. Paul reckons it’s an easy challenge, but too wet and the dough won’t go on the lolly stick. “They are celebrities, I’m not expecting that much,” he says. None taken!
2 CELEBRITY EX ON THE BEACH
PAST ROMANCES TUE 19 MARCH, PARAMOUNT+ / 10PM, MTV UK
The reality TV show where famous singles are confronted with their former partners returns – coming at us from Gran Canaria.
3 HUNTED
ON THE RUN
SUN 17 MARCH, 9PM, C4
Twelve ordinary folk attempt to outrun an elite team of “hunters” for 21 days – with a share of £100k up for grabs. Assistant Chief Constable of Cleveland Police, Lisa Theaker, oversees the hunters’ team of top police and military personnel.
4 JORDAN NORTH: THE TRUTH ABOUT VAPING
LONG-TERM EFFECTS? WED 20 MARCH, 9PM, BBC3
The number of young people vaping has skyrocketed. Jordan North asks what’s inside these vapes and how are they made?
5 ANTON & GIOVANNI’S ADVENTURES IN SPAIN
PASSPORTS PACKED MON 18 MARCH, 9PM, BBC1
Afollow-up to Adventures In Sicily (available on iPlayer) – where Strictly Come Dancing pals Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice spent time sampling the local delights of Gio’s home island. This time it’s Anton’s turn to play tour guide, introducing Giovanni to a place in the north of the country he fell in love with as a child. He is very excited for his pal to experience everything Spain has to offer, from surfing to sangrias and from festivals to flamencos! There are three hour-long episodes.
