ITV Granada Announces July Programming

ITV Granada has announced the following programming:

Doc Martin (S3 Premiere)

Award winning comedy drama series, Doc Martin, premieres on ITV Granada this July.  Set against the stunning backdrop of Cornwall, England, Martin Clunes (Reggie Perrin, Men Behaving Badly), stars as the curmudgeonly Doctor Martin Ellingham whose truculent and tactless manner upsets just about everyone. If the patients are expecting tea and sympathy from their grouchy GP, they are going to be disappointed. Highly amusing, must-see TV, only on ITV Granada.

Series 3, Starting 3^rd July, continuing Tuesdays: Malta / THAI: 2000, HK/SIN/KSA: 2100, MAL/ UAE: 2200

 

Islands of Britain (New Series)

It is a startling fact that the UK is made up of about 6,000 different islands, and this three part landmark series sets out to explore the most fascinating yet unfamiliar ones. Martin Clunes (Doc Martin, Shakespeare In Love, Men Behaving Badly) visits some of these beautiful but remote communities, shedding new light on their history, culture, flora and fauna. Guiding us through amazing landscapes and seascapes, meeting colourful locals along the way. Don’t miss this new series, Tuesdays before Doc Martin!

Tuesdays, starting Tuesday 3^rd July:  Malta/ THAI: 1900, HK/SIN/KSA: 2000, MAL/ UAE: 2100

 

Marchlands (New Series)

Marchlands is the gripping new five part story of three different families living in the same house across three generations, the 1960s, 1980s and the present day. The families are linked by the spirit of a young girl, Alice –the daughter of the family that lived in the house in 1968, who died under mysterious circumstances. As the atmospheric story weaves through the three generations of families up to the present day, the truth about what happened to Alice emerges. Starring Jodie Whittaker (Cranford; Venus) and Alex Kingston (ER; Doctor Who).

Starting Wednesday 11^th, continuing Wednesdays: Malta / THAI: 2000, HK/SIN/KSA: 2100, MAL/ UAE: 2200

 

An Audience with Michael Bublé (New Special)

Michael Bublé hosts his own special and performs some of his best loved songs and classics including ‘Cry Me A River’, ‘Haven’t Met You Yet’, Everything’, ‘Me and Mrs Jones’, ‘Home’, ’Hold On’, ‘Feeling Good’, ‘Georgia’ and ‘How Sweet It Is’. Michael is joined by and answers questions from a star-studded audience including Paul O’Grady, Dermot O’Leary and Keely Hawes (‘Ashes to Ashes).

Friday 20^th July: Malta /THAI: 2200, HK/SIN/KSA: 2300, MAL/ UAE: 0000

 

You’re Wearing That?!? (New Series)

For every mother who's ever wanted to throw out her daughter's baggy tracksuit, and every daughter who's wanted to burn her mother's embarrassing mini-skirts - here is the show which gives them the chance to do just that. Sassy stylist Lucienne Salomone plays referee as You're Wearing That?!? let’s mothers and daughters tear apart each other's wardrobe, and then gives them expert tips as they shop for three new looks for one another.

Series 1, Starting Tuesday 3rd, continuing Tuesdays: Malta: 1900, THAI: 2200, HK/SIN/KSA: 2300, MAL/ UAE: 0000

 

Chatsworth (New Series)

An extraordinary access-all-areas, three part documentary inside one of Britain’s most majestic stately homes. Chatsworth House is a view into a past world as we see what really goes on behind closed doors. What is life like today for the 12th Duke of Devonshire who inherited the estate which has been in his family for 450 years? With all the characters you’d expect to find in a great house, like the head housekeeper who maintains the 300 rooms, Chatsworth is a fascinating look at class and tradition in a modern world.

Sundays, starting Sunday 8^th July:  Malta/ THAI: 2200, HK/SIN/KSA: 2300, MAL/ UAE: 0000

 

Popstar To Operastar (S2 Finale)

The series finale is approaching, but who will take the winner’s crown? The cameras have followed the celebrities every step of the way from their first tentative moments during their early rehearsals, through to their last minute preparations for their live performances. The celebrities may have topped the charts, but our singing sensations will be hoping they can be number one in the classical arena.

Series 2, Fridays in July, ending Friday 13^th July : Malta / THAI: 2000, HK/SIN/KSA: 2100,  MAL/ UAE: 2200

 

Durham County (S3 Finale)

The emotionally powered series three comes to an end on ITV Granada this July. Mike shares some shocking news about Ivan with his team at the station. Ivan is forced to co-operate with Miro in order to save Eva’s life as the cops raid the house for evidence. Sabina helps keep a secret to protect Sadie, who is moving forward with Ray Jr. and Mike finally discovers the truth about Ivan’s wife. Don’t miss it!

Series 3, Thursdays in July, ending 19th July: Malta / THAI: 2000, HK/SIN/KSA: 2100, MAL/ UAE: 2200