ITV’s Week Ahead: From Morning Debates to Evening Drama – Your Navigational Guide
Here’s your comprehensive rundown of ITV’s full week of programming, with a dash of opinion, a touch of humor and a sprinkle of recommendations for every age group and interest.
Monday (03 August 2026) – The Classic Start‑to‑Finish Line
06:00 – Good Morning Britain – News, current affairs and lively debate. 
Still reliable as the day’s kickoff, though it occasionally feels formulaic.
10:00 – This Morning – Magazine show with news, celebrity guests and cooking. 
A solid blend of everyday life and light entertainment, still entertaining for families.
12:30 – ITV Lunchtime News – Headlines and analysis at noon. 
Keeps you informed, though it may be too brief for deep dives.
13:00 – Dickinson’s Real Deal – Auction excitement beneath Concorde. 
The commentary can be a bit casual, but the auction remains engaging.
14:00 – Deal or No Deal – Stephen Mulhern hosts the game show. 
Classic game show; still entertaining, though some find the stakes predictable.
15:00 – Tipping Point – Quiz with a massive machine. 
The machine adds suspense, but the pacing can be uneven.
16:00 – The Chase – Team quiz showdown. 
Quiz format holds up well, though it can be intense for younger viewers.
17:00 – ITV News London – Local news and weather. 
Localized coverage benefits local viewers.
17:30 – ITV Evening News – National coverage. 
Comprehensive, though sometimes heavy.
18:30 – New: Fletchers’ Family Farm – Rural documentary. 
Charming rural insight, still entertaining.
19:00 – Emmerdale – Soap drama. 
Continues to deliver everyday drama, still engaging.
19:30 – Coronation Street – Classic soap. 
A staple for viewers, still relevant.
20:00 – New: Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace – Emotional revelations. 
Heart‑warming, holds up well.
21:00 – ITV News at Ten – In‑depth analysis. 
Still reliable.
21:30 – Bad Boys II – Action‑comedy film. 
Entertaining for older teens.
23:45 – Shop on TV – Teleshopping. 
Usually tedious, but a familiar routine.
Tuesday (04 August 2026) – A Day of Variety
06:00 – Good Morning Britain – Continues to spark debate. 
A reliable start for news‑hungry viewers.
09:00 – This Morning – Light‑hearted mix of cooking and lifestyle. 
Still entertaining for families.
12:30 – ITV Lunchtime News – Quick updates. 
Good for a brief catch‑up.
13:00 – Deal or No Deal – The Banker returns. 
Classic game show, still entertaining.
14:00 – Dish of the Day – Not listed, but the channel often features cooking segments for culinary lovers.
15:00 – Tipping Point – The machine challenge continues. 
Still holds up well for trivia fans.
16:00 – The Chase – Teams battle the Chasers. 
Intense for younger audiences, but exciting overall.
17:00 – ITV News London – Local weather. 
Useful for residents.
17:30 – ITV Evening News – National coverage. 
Still reliable, though heavy at times.
18:30 – New: Inside The Langham:… – Luxury hotel reveal. 
A sophisticated look that still holds up for viewers interested in hospitality.
19:00 – Emmerdale – Continues the soap saga. 
Still engaging.
19:30 – Coronation Street – Classic drama. 
Still relevant.
20:00 – New: Cold Case Forensics: A Death on the Nile – Mystery documentary. 
Intriguing for crime‑film lovers.
21:00 – ITV News at Ten – In‑depth coverage. 
Still reliable.
21:30 – Bad Boys II – Action‑comedy film. Entertaining for older teens.
23:45 – Shop on TV – Teleshopping. A familiar but often tedious segment.
Wednesday (05 August 2026) – Midweek Momentum
06:00 – Good Morning Britain – Morning debate continues. 
Reliable start for news‑hungry viewers.
09:00 – This Morning – Light‑hearted segment. 
Still entertaining for families.
12:30 – ITV Lunchtime News – Brief updates. 
Good for a quick catch‑up.
13:00 – Deal or No Deal – The Banker returns. Classic game show; still entertaining.
14:00 – Tipping Point – Machine challenge. 
Still holds up well for trivia fans.
15:00 – The Chase – Teams vs. Chasers. 
Intense but exciting.
16:00 – ITV News London – Local news. 
Informative for residents.
17:00 – ITV Evening News – National coverage. 
Still reliable.
18:30 – New: Deal or No Deal: Banker’s Best Battles – Special episodes. 
Adds variety for game‑show lovers.
19:00 – Emmerdale – Soap drama continues. 
Still engaging.
19:30 – Coronation Street – Classic soap. 
Still relevant.
20:00 – Who Wants to Be a…Millionaire? – Q&A with Jeremy Clarkson. 
Fun for trivia buffs.
21:00 – ITV News at Ten – In‑depth coverage. 
Still reliable.
21:30 – Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace – Emotional revelations. Heart‑warming.
22:45 – The Assembly – Aitch’s interview. 
Adds a unique spin on celebrity interviews.
23:10 – Shop on TV – Teleshopping. 
A familiar but often tedious segment.
Thursday (06 August 2026) – A Blend of Reality and Drama
06:00 – Good Morning Britain – Continues the morning debate. 
Reliable start for news‑hungry viewers.
09:00 – This Morning – Light‑hearted segment. 
Still entertaining for families.
12:30 – ITV Lunchtime News – Brief updates. 
Good for a quick catch‑up.
13:00 – Deal or No Deal – The Banker returns. 
Classic game show; still entertaining.
14:00 – Tipping Point – Machine challenge. 
Still holds up well for trivia fans.
15:00 – The Chase – Teams vs. Chasers. 
Intense but exciting.
16:00 – ITV News London – Local news. 
Informative for residents.
17:00 – ITV Evening News – National coverage. 
Still reliable.
18:30 – New: Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy – Culinary adventure. 
A tasty treat for food lovers, still entertaining.
19:00 – Emmerdale – Soap drama continues. 
Still engaging.
19:30 – Coronation Street – Classic soap. 
Still relevant.
20:00 – Who Wants to Be a…Millionaire? – Jeremy Clarkson hosts. Fun for trivia buffs.
21:00 – ITV News at Ten – In‑depth coverage. Still reliable.
21:30 – Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace – Emotional revelations. Heart‑warming.
22:45 – The Assembly – Aitch’s interview. Adds a unique spin on celebrity interviews.
23:10 – Shop on TV – Teleshopping. A familiar but often tedious segment.
Friday (07 August 2026) – The Weekend Prelude
06:00 – Good Morning Britain – Morning debate continues. 
Reliable start for news‑hungry viewers.
09:00 – This Morning – Light‑hearted segment. 
Still entertaining for families.
12:30 – ITV Lunchtime News – Brief updates. 
Good for a quick catch‑up.
13:00 – Deal or No Deal – The Banker returns. 
Classic game show; still entertaining.
14:00 – Tipping Point – Machine challenge. Still holds up well for trivia fans.
15:00 – The Chase – Teams vs. Chasers. 
Intense but exciting.
16:00 – ITV News London – Local news. 
Informative for residents.
17:00 – ITV Evening News – National coverage. 
Still reliable.
18:30 – EFL Carabao Cup Live: Middlesbrough v Wrexham – Live football. 
A sports highlight for football fans, still entertaining.
21:25 – ITV News at Ten – In‑depth coverage. 
Still reliable.
21:55 – ITV News London – Local news. 
Informative for residents.
22:15 – Jack Reacher: Never Go Back – Action thriller. 
Entertaining for thriller fans.
00:10 – Shop on TV – Teleshopping. 
A familiar but often tedious segment.
Saturday (08 August 2026) – Late‑Night Escapes
02:00 – Force of Nature – Documentary on wildlife. 
A riveting look into nature, still entertaining.
02:50 – Long Lost Family – Emotional stories. 
Heart‑warming, still engaging.
04:05 – Unwind with ITV – Relaxation segment. 
A calm escape for evening viewers.
05:00 – James Martin’s American Adventure – Culinary journey. 
A delightful food adventure, still entertaining.
06:00 – The Man with the Golden Gun – Bond film. 
A classic spy film, still entertaining.
08:25 – ITV News – Brief news roundup. 
Quick recap, still reliable.
08:30 – James Martin’s Saturday Morning – Food showcase. 
A tasty treat for food lovers, still entertaining.
10:00 – Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen – Cooking showcase. 
A delightful culinary experience, still entertaining.
10:30 – ITV News – Brief news. 
Quick recap, still reliable.
11:10 – ITV Racing: Live from Ascot – Live racing. 
A thrilling sports segment, still entertaining.
15:00 – Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals – Best of the series. 
A nostalgic revisit, still entertaining.
16:30 – The Chase Celebrity Special – Celebrity teams. 
Adds a fresh twist, still entertaining.
17:30 – ITV Evening News – National coverage. 
Still reliable.
18:00 – ITV News London – Local news. 
Informative for residents.
18:00 – New: Deal or No Deal: Celebrity Special – Celebrity edition. 
Adds a fun twist, still entertaining.
19:00 – Quantum of Solace – Bond film. 
A classic spy adventure, still entertaining.
21:05 – ITV News – Brief news roundup. 
Quick recap, still reliable.
21:20 – New: The Staircase – Court drama. 
A gripping legal drama, still entertaining.
22:35 – Sorry, I Didn’t Know – Cultural history. 
A revealing look at history, still engaging.
23:10 – Shop on TV – Teleshopping. A familiar but often tedious segment.
Sunday (09 August 2026) – Wind‑Down and Light Entertainment
00:10 – Shop on TV – Teleshopping. A familiar but often tedious segment.
02:50 – Force of Nature – Wildlife documentary. A riveting look into nature, still entertaining.
03:15 – Unwind with ITV – Relaxation segment. 
A calm escape for evening viewers.
04:35 – Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy – Culinary adventure. A tasty treat, still entertaining.
05:00 – James Martin’s American Adventure – Culinary journey. A delightful food adventure, still entertaining.
06:00 – The Man with the Golden Gun – Bond film. A classic spy film, still entertaining.
08:25 – ITV News – Brief news roundup. Quick recap, still reliable.
08:30 – James Martin’s Saturday Morning – Food showcase. A tasty treat, still entertaining.
10:00 – Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen – Cooking showcase. A delightful culinary experience, still entertaining.
10:30 – ITV News – Brief news. Quick recap, still reliable.
11:10 – ITV Racing: Live from Ascot – Live racing. A thrilling sports segment, still entertaining.
15:00 – Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals – Best of the series. A nostalgic revisit, still entertaining.
16:30 – The Chase Celebrity Special – Celebrity teams. Adds a fresh twist, still entertaining.
17:30 – ITV Evening News – National coverage. Still reliable.
18:00 – ITV News London – Local news. Informative for residents.
18:00 – New: Deal or No Deal: Celebrity Special – Celebrity edition. Adds a fun twist, still entertaining.
19:00 – Quantum of Solace – Bond film. A classic spy adventure, still entertaining.
21:05 – ITV News – Brief news roundup. Quick recap, still reliable.
21:20 – New: The Staircase – Court drama. A gripping legal drama, still entertaining.
22:35 – Sorry, I Didn’t Know – Cultural history. A revealing look at history, still engaging.
23:10 – Shop on TV – Teleshopping. A familiar but often tedious segment.
Bottom line: ITV’s week offers a balanced mix of news, quiz shows, dramas and light‑hearted cooking. Whether you’re a news‑buff, a drama fan, or simply looking for a quick laugh, there’s something for everyone.