Elaine Penn

England, London

Content Lead, TV at Bauer Media Group (UK)

Happily married mum of two adult kids. Worrier, angry commuter & wannabe Canadian. Journalist. Love TV, theatre & music. Silent lisp. Views are my own

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What to watch (February 24 - March 1, 2024)

Feb 23, 2024 | tvchoicemagazine.co.uk | Elaine Penn

SATURDAYAnt & Dec’s Saturday Night TakeawayITV1, 7pmMake the most of the return of this family favourite, which marks its 20th series, as it will be the last for a while – the boys are taking a break. Highlights in this live launch show include a new Little Ant & Dec, Stephen Merchant as the Guest Announcer, a hilarious Simon Cowell Undercover and a special End of the Show Show with Becky Hill and Urban Theory. Watch out, too, for nostalgic favourite moments from past series.
What to watch (February 3 - February 9, 2024)

Feb 2, 2024 | tvchoicemagazine.co.uk | Elaine Penn

SATURDAYTell Them You Love MeSky Documentaries/Showcase, 9pmOne of the most divisive criminal trials in recent times is explored in this documentary from Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse production company.
What to watch (January 27 - February 2, 2024)

Jan 26, 2024 | tvchoicemagazine.co.uk | Elaine Penn

SATURDAYBig Night Of Musicals By The National LotteryBBC1, 7.50pmJazz hands at the ready as Jason Manford returns to host another glitzy spectacular, with performances from some of the bestselling West End musicals and touring shows around the UK. He’s joined by stage and singing legend Beverley Knight – who’ll also belt out a top tune. It’s a chance, too, for the pair to thank National Lottery players for their help in securing vital arts funding, while also rewarding those who’ve benefitted.
What to watch (January 20 - January 26, 2024)

Jan 19, 2024 | tvchoicemagazine.co.uk | Elaine Penn

SATURDAYJohn & Lisa’s Food Trip Down UnderITV1, 11.40amBill Bailey’s not long since explored Western Australia in his Channel 4 series, and now husband and wife John Torode and Lisa Faulkner are following in his footsteps. Unsurprisingly, given he’s a foodie and she’s won Celebrity MasterChef, there’s a culinary flavour to their WA road trip. Expect them to be sampling plenty of food and wine as they experience some interesting people and places during their 500-mile adventure.
What to watch (January 13 - January 19, 2024)

Jan 12, 2024 | tvchoicemagazine.co.uk | Elaine Penn

SATURDAYGladiatorsBBC1, 5.50pmLarger than life, the muscle-bound, spandex-wearing athletes are back in a re-boot of the iconic combat show (previously seen on ITV), and the feast for the eyes doesn’t stop there with lighting and pyrotechnics making it even more of a visual spectacle than before. Hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh lighten the mood as they get the chance to wind up a new generation of Gladiators, such as the towering Giant and the super-strong Diamond.
What to watch (January 6 - January 12, 2024)

Jan 5, 2024 | tvchoicemagazine.co.uk | Elaine Penn

SATURDAYWheel Of FortuneITV1, 6pmWhat is it with classic US game shows? They’re like buses, as two have come along at once. Hot on the heels of Stephen Fry fronting a new version of Jeopardy!, here comes Graham Norton with the latest UK incarnation of Wheel Of Fortune, last revived here in 2001. Three contestants take on the iconic wheel and some hangman-style challenges with the aim of winning either a holiday or a life-changing sum of money.
What to watch (December 30, 2023 - January 5, 2024)

Dec 29, 2023 | tvchoicemagazine.co.uk | Elaine Penn

SATURDAYThe Masked SingerITV1, 7pmWhat’s this? A singing cup of Bubble Tea? It can only mean one thing – Joel Dommett is back with the whackiest show on telly. A fresh line-up of 12 secret celebrities transform themselves into all sorts – including Air Fryer, Owl, Dippy Egg and Big Foot – so that returning judges Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan, along with viewers at home, can decipher the clues to work out: who’s that behind the mask?
What to watch (December 23 - December 29, 2023)

Dec 22, 2023 | tvchoicemagazine.co.uk | Elaine Penn

SATURDAYBlankety BlankBBC1, 9pmBlankety BlankWho’d have imagined that this cheap and cheerful game show would still be so popular, four decades on from its 1980s heyday? Host Bradley Walsh must take some of the credit, but it also proves that the simplest ideas are often the best. Taking part in tonight’s festive special are actor Brian Blessed, chef Ainsley Harriott, presenter AJ Odudu, media personality Gemma Collins and comedians Katherine Ryan and Rob Beckett.
What to watch (December 16 - 23, 2023)

Dec 15, 2023 | tvchoicemagazine.co.uk | Elaine Penn

SATURDAYStrictly Come DancingBBC1, 7pmSo many questions ahead of tonight’s series decider… Will Craig have finally seen hip action worthy of a 10? Will a rhumba ever not be, well, a bit ridiculous? Can Motsi whisper? Will Claudia have trimmed her fringe? But first, all those hours of hard work in rehearsals have paid off for tonight’s finalists who now have just three dances each – and the votes of viewers at home only – between them and the Glitterball trophy.
What to watch (December 2 - 8, 2023)

Dec 1, 2023 | tvchoicemagazine.co.uk | Elaine Penn

SATURDAYDoctor WhoBBC1, 6.30pm‘That is textbook enigmatic,’ something David Tennant’s previous Doctor once said, way back when. And it’s a good description of tonight’s special, which comes shrouded in mystery. Preview copies verboten! All we know is, following Donna’s spillage last week, an out-of-control TARDIS takes the time travellers to the furthest edge of adventure. And to escape, they face a desperate fight in which the fate of the universe is at stake.