ITV’s Week‑Long TV Guide: From Breakfast Buzz to Late‑Night Drama

Here’s what you should watch on ITV from Monday to Sunday, with our top picks for news, game shows, soaps and more.

Monday 12 Oct 2026

06:00 – 09:30 Good Morning Britain. A reliable mix of news and debate that sets the tone for the day.

Opinion: The show remains a dependable source of current affairs, though it can feel a bit formulaic at times.

09:30 – 11:30 This Morning. A magazine show that blends lifestyle, cooking and expert advice.

Opinion: Still entertaining, but occasionally a bit rushed.

11:30 – 12:30 Loose Women. Panelists discuss topical issues and celebrity gossip.

Opinion: Holds up well as light conversation for a midday break.

13:00 – 14:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. David Dickinson showcases antiques.

Opinion: One of the better options for history buffs.

18:30 – 19:00 New: Cooking with the Stars. Celebrity chefs cook on a budget.

Opinion: Still entertaining, a recipe for fun.

19:00 – 20:00 Emmerdale. Current soap drama continues.

Opinion: Holds up well as a familiar daily routine.

19:30 – 20:00 Coronation Street. Evening drama continues.

Opinion: Reliable as a late‑night staple.

Tuesday 13 Oct 2026

06:00 – 09:30 Good Morning Britain. Same reliable start to the day.

Opinion: Still dependable for early‑bird viewers.

09:30 – 11:30 This Morning. Lifestyle and cooking segments for the day.

Opinion: Still entertaining, though a bit rushed at times.

11:30 – 12:30 Loose Women. Light discussion and gossip.

Opinion: Holds up well as a midday break.

13:00 – 14:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. Antique showcase.

Opinion: One of the better options for history lovers.

18:30 – 19:00 New: Cooking with the Stars. Celebrity chefs cook on a budget.

Opinion: Still entertaining, a recipe for fun.

19:00 – 20:00 Emmerdale. Soap drama continues.

Opinion: Holds up well as a familiar daily routine.

19:30 – 20:00 Coronation Street. Evening drama continues.

Opinion: Reliable as a late‑night staple.

Wednesday 14 Oct 2026

06:00 – 09:30 Good Morning Britain.

Opinion: Still dependable for early‑bird viewers.

09:30 – 11:30 This Morning.

Opinion: Still entertaining, but can feel rushed.

11:30 – 12:30 Loose Women.

Opinion: Holds up well as a midday break.

13:00 – 14:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

Opinion: One of the better options for antique lovers.

18:30 – 19:00 New: Cooking with the Stars.

Opinion: Still entertaining, a recipe for fun.

19:00 – 20:00 Emmerdale.

Opinion: Holds up well as a familiar daily routine.

19:30 – 20:00 Coronation Street.

Opinion: Reliable as a late‑night staple.

Thursday 15 Oct 2026

06:00 – 09:30 Good Morning Britain.

Opinion: Still dependable for early‑bird viewers.

09:30 – 11:30 This Morning.

Opinion: Still entertaining, though a bit rushed.

11:30 – 12:30 Loose Women.

Opinion: Holds up well as a midday break.

13:00 – 14:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

Opinion: One of the better options for antique lovers.

18:30 – 19:00 New: Cooking with the Stars.

Opinion: Still entertaining, a recipe for fun.

19:00 – 20:00 Emmerdale.

Opinion: Holds up well as a familiar daily routine.

19:30 – 20:00 Coronation Street.

Opinion: Reliable as a late‑night staple.

Friday 16 Oct 2026

06:00 – 09:30 Good Morning Britain.

Opinion: Still dependable for early‑bird viewers.

09:30 – 11:30 This Morning.

Opinion: Still entertaining, though a bit rushed.

11:30 – 12:30 Loose Women.

Opinion: Holds up well as a midday break.

13:00 – 14:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

Opinion: One of the better options for antique lovers.

18:30 – 19:00 New: Cooking with the Stars.

Opinion: Still entertaining, a recipe for fun.

19:00 – 20:00 Emmerdale.

Opinion: Holds up well as a familiar daily routine.

19:30 – 20:00 Coronation Street.

Opinion: Reliable as a late‑night staple.

Saturday 17 Oct 2026

06:00 – 09:30 Good Morning Britain.

Opinion: Still dependable for early‑bird viewers.

09:30 – 11:30 This Morning.

Opinion: Still entertaining, though a bit rushed.

11:30 – 12:30 Loose Women.

Opinion: Holds up well as a midday break.

13:00 – 14:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

Opinion: One of the better options for antique lovers.

18:30 – 19:00 New: Cooking with the Stars.

Opinion: Still entertaining, a recipe for fun.

19:00 – 20:00 Emmerdale.

Opinion: Holds up well as a familiar daily routine.

19:30 – 20:00 Coronation Street.

Opinion: Reliable as a late‑night staple.

Sunday 18 Oct 2026

06:00 – 09:30 Good Morning Britain.

Opinion: Still dependable for early‑bird viewers.

09:30 – 11:30 This Morning.

Opinion: Still entertaining, though a bit rushed.

11:30 – 12:30 Loose Women.

Opinion: Holds up well as a midday break.

13:00 – 14:00 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

Opinion: One of the better options for antique lovers.

18:30 – 19:00 New: Cooking with the Stars.

Opinion: Still entertaining, a recipe for fun.

19:00 – 20:00 Emmerdale.

Opinion: Holds up well as a familiar daily routine.

19:30 – 20:00 Coronation Street.

Opinion: Reliable as a late‑night staple.

Age & Interest Recommendations

Kids – skip all prime‑time drama, enjoy lighter game shows like Deal or No Deal (after parental guidance).

Teenagers – keep up with The Chase for quick quizzes, and The Party for light comedy.

Adults – dive into Emmerdale or Coronation Street for daily drama, and Good Morning Britain for news.

Senior viewers – prefer Good Morning Britain, and the relaxed Cooking with the Stars.