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ITV1 autumn 2005
Footprints in the Snow autumn 2005, ITV1 – Two-hour drama starring Caroline Quentin, based on a true story of Julie Hill, a mother of two young boys who was severely injured in a car crash and becomes a guinea pig for revolutionary electronic spine implants. With Kevin Whately as Julie’s husband Kevin, Annette Crosbie as Julie’s mother, Phil Davis as a pioneering biomedical engineer, Kerry Fox as Julie’s nurse Claire and Aidan McArdle and Abby Ford as fellow patients Seamus and Becky. Adapted from the book of the same name by Nigel Williams. Made by Oxford Film & TV.
Class Of ’76 autumn 2005, ITV1 – Two-part psychological drama starring Robert Carlyle as DI Tom Monroe who investigates a series of deaths, whose victims are all from the same primary school class in the seaside town of Cornton. With Daniel Mays as DS Steven Grant, Claire Skinner as Dr Kate Tremaine, one of the class of ’76, who helps Monroe with his investigations, Robert Glenister, Anton Lesser, Pip Torrens and Sean Gallagher. Made by Zenith Entertainment.
Bad Girls Christmas Special 2005, ITV1 – In G-Wing on Christmas Eve, disturbing new inmate Miranda Miles (Nicola Redmond) arrives, with no paperwork, but with a blizzard approaching, the prison is forced to take her. Julie J is still haunted by the memory of Fenner, Governor Joy Masterton allows prison Chaplin Christie (Gaynor Howe) to perform an exorcism, and Phyl comes to the rescue when the electricity supply fails.
Marian Again autumn 2005, ITV1 – Two-part thriller – "an horrific tale of physical and mental persecution" – starring Stephen Tompkinson as happily married, deputy head teacher Chris Bevan who comes face-to-face with his first love Marian (Kelly Harrison) who disappeared 15 years previously and was presumed dead. With Owen Teale as Marian's husband Bernie Samantha Beckinsale as Chris's wife Josie. Written by Ben Court and Caroline Ip. Made by Company Pictures.
Secret Smile autumn 2005, ITV1 – Two-part drama, starring David Tennant, adapted from Nicci French's bestseller. Tennant plays Brendan Block, a man with disturbing psychotic tendencies, who dates Miranda Cotton (Kate Ashfield) and then, when she dumps him, her younger sister Kerry (Claire Goose). With Rory Kinnear, John Bowe, Jill Baker, Susannah Wise and Robert Lowe. Made by Granada.
Afterlife autumn 2005, ITV1 – Lesley Sharp stars as Alison Mundy, a medium who believes her powers have a negative effect on those she counsels and herself. Dr Robert Bridge (Andrew Lincoln) is sceptical of her talents, but the pair becomes inextricably linked when a vision of Robert’s young son appears in Alison’s home. Also stars Kate Duchene, Adrian Lester, Anna Wilson-Jones, Saskia Reeves and Phyllida Law. Written by Stephen Volk.
All About George autumn 2005, ITV1 – Comedy drama starring Rik Mayall as George Kinsey who, along with his and his extended family, must deal with all that life can throw at them whether they are George’s 81-year-old grandma or a new born addition to the clan. Written by Mike Bullen, the author of Cold Feet and Life Begins, the cast also includes Gemma Jones, Jack Shepherd, Edna Dore, Aidan McArdle, Sian Brooke and Christopher Simpson.
Jane Hall’s Big Bad Bus Ride autumn 2005, ITV1 – Bizarre, occasionally dark drama starring Sarah Smart (of At Home With The Braithwaites fame) as Jane Hall a Yorkshire lass who leaves homely Huddersfield for London and ends up getting a job driving double deckers. As she settles in London, she finds the turbulent lives of her colleagues and flatmates ensures she never has a dull moment. Also stars Gillian Taylforth, Robert Glenister, Nitin Ganatra, Noel Clarke, Ann Mitchell, Ian Reddington, Suzanna Hamilton, Daniel Lapaine, Stephen Mangan, Caroline O’Neill and Geraldine James.
The Best Man autumn 2005, ITV1 – Thriller about Peter (Toby Stephens) and Michael (Richard Coyle) whose close friendship is threatened when Michael meets and falls in love with Kate (Keeley Hawes). After Peter acts as best man at their wedding, he follows them on honeymoon where his fixation with his best friend becomes a dangerous obsession. Also stars George Irving and Indra Ove. Written by Russell Lewis.
The Golden Hour autumn 2005, ITV1 – New drama series about the thrilling adventures of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). The team consists of Dr Alec Track (Richard Armitage), Dr Jane Cameron (Zoe Telford), Dr Paul Keane (Ciaran McMenamin) and Dr Naz Osbourne (Navin Chowdhry).
Walk Away And I Stumble autumn 2005, ITV1 – Complex drama about a love triangle in Wiltshire starring Mark Strong as happily married Andy Spader who is tempted by the charms of Claire (Tamzin Outhwaite) which threatens his relationship with his wife Elaine (Julie Graham). Also stars Aiden Gillen.
Abba’s All Time Hits autumn 2005, ITV1 – This chart counts the top 20 Abba tunes using new technology which clinically determines beyond all dispute which were the best songs. Also featuring footage of the Swedish supergroup in action, commentary from myriad admirers and cover versions by the very best bands of today.
Booze Cruise autumn 2005, ITV1 – The Booze Cruisers set off on another chaotic amble as they embark on a treasure hunt. But their adventure is complicated when Daniel discovers his ex is about to give birth, but is he the father? Along with Rob’s infidelity and Dave’s toadying to prospective client Marcus Foster, it’s the typical carnage you would expect when these lads head off on the road together. Stars Ian Richardson, Mark Benton, Neil Pearson, Brian Murphy, Tom Bennett and Anne Reid.
Britain’s Youngest Boozers autumn 2005, ITV1 – Documentary about how children as young as 13 are taking to alcohol, while those veterans of the bottle, all of 18-years-old, talk about how drink has ruined their lives.
On The Door autumn 2005, ITV1 – A behind-the-scenes documentary about the life of bouncers at one of Britain’s most popular nightclubs as they deal with comatose drunks, violent drinks, delirious drunks and underage drunks.
Paparazzi Secrets autumn 2005, ITV1 – A team of celebrity photographers are trailed as they try to take lucrative unguarded shots of the rich and famous as they go out shopping, eat in restaurants, bop in nightclubs or simply walk down the street.
Supersize Surgery autumn 2005, ITV1 – Documentary series filmed at Dolan Park hospital following those people for whom the only option to lose weight is to undergo surgery such as Franny, who has lost 10 stone after having a stomach staple, but 27 stone Nick may be too obese to survive an operation.
Teenage Tourette’s Camp autumn 2005, ITV1 – Five British teenagers, who all suffer from Tourette’s Syndrome, take a trip to a camp in Chicago where they can be themselves without needing to worry about how their condition will offend or repulse other people.
The Shot That Took The World autumn 2005, ITV1 – As part of ITV’s 50th birthday celebrations, this programme aims to find the definitive image of the past-half century of news. Viewers can vote for their choice from a list containing JFK’s assassination, Margaret Thatcher’s 1979 election win, Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream…” speech and the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. Trevor McDonald hosts.
The Gunpower Plot autumn 2005, ITV1 – Richard Hammond hosts this recreation of what would have happened had Guy Fawkes and his cohorts had succeeded in blowing up the Houses of Parliament using a life-size model of the seat of British government.
Bruno – Gloves Off autumn 2005, ITV1 – Documentary about how Frank Bruno rose to become one of the nation’s most popular sportsmen and how he has coped since the end of his illustrious boxing career.
ITV’s World Of Sport autumn 2005, ITV1 – As part of ITV1’s 50th birthday celebrations this is a retrospective of the best moments from sport of the past half-century (that ITV has the broadcasting rights to) including rugby and football World Cups, Formula One and boxing. With contributions from Dickie Davies, Saint & Greavsie and Reg Gutteridge.
ITV's 50 Greatest Shows September 2005, ITV1 – A three-hour show featuring the results of a viewer vote to select the channel's best shows from a list chosen by ITV controllers. The show features behind-the-scenes reports on the contenders and contributions by Dame Helen Mirren, Robson Green, Christopher Eccleston, George Cole, Martin Kemp, Michael Parkinson, Sir Cliff Richard and Chris Tarrant plus the casts of Cold Feet, Footballers’ Wives and Coronation Street. The nominees…
What Did ITV Do For Me? autumn 2005, ITV1 – Stars including David Jason, Victoria Wood, Sir Roger Moore and Simon Cowell, Tom Jones, Chris Tarrant, Bruce Forsyth and Will Young talk about how appearances on ITV boosted their careers.
49 Up autumn 2005, ITV1 – The latest documentary by film director Michael Apted following the lives of a variety of people born in the late 1950s.
Ant and Dec's Game Show Marathon autumn 2005, ITV1 – To celebrate ITV's 50th anniversary, Ant and Dec will host versions of 3-2-1, The Price is Right and The Golden Shot.
ITV's Best Ever Ads autumn 2005, ITV1
Avenue Of The Stars autumn 2005, ITV1 – A live event in which celebrities who have contributed to ITV's success will make their mark on a new walkway near the company's London HQ.
Rose & Maloney autumn 2005, ITV1 – Three-part return of Sarah Lancashire and Phil Davis as an odd couple who work as investigators for the Criminal Justice Review Agency. With Nisha Nayar returns as caseworker Joyce, and guest stars including Tara Fitzgerald, Brooke Kinsella, Anthony Head, Brendan Coyle, George Costigan, Neil Dudgeon and Paterson Joseph.
Smarter Than Your Kids? autumn 2005, ITV1 – Series in which parents of teenagers taking GCSEs this year also take the exams.
Fact Hunt autumn 2005, ITV1 – Pub quiz series hosted by Al Murray, The Pub Landlord
The Brief autumn 2005, ITV1 – Series two of the legal drama starring Alan Davies as criminal barrister Henry Farmer. Jennifer Ellison guests in the first of four episodes, and Camilla Power joins the cast as Henry’s junior, Millie.
Vincent autumn 2005, ITV1 – Four-part drama series starring Ray Winstone as Vincent Gallagher, a workaholic private investigator, with Suranne Jones and Ian Puleston-Davies as colleagues Beth and John, Joe Absolom as keen junior PI Robert, Angel Coulby as office secretary Gillian, Eva Pope as Vincent's ex-partner Cathy and Philip Glenister as her new lover and his work rival DCI David Driscoll. With Roy Marsden, Marc Warren, Adam Rayner, Maggie O’Neil, Sean Dooley and Tracie Bennett. Written by Stephen Butchard, whose credits include ITV1 drama Lenny Blue. Made by Granada.
Jericho autumn 2005, ITV1 – Four-part crime drama, set in the 1960s, starring Robert Lindsay as the revered Scotland Yard officer DI Michael Jericho, who becomes famous through investigating high-profile cases with help from newspaper journalists.. Written by Stewart Harcourt, whose credits include Hearts & Bones. Producer Cameron McAllister says: “The 1950s is a very exciting era to recreate, and Stewart Harcourt has brought real insight and intrigue to a period of massive social change. After the drabness and austerity of the war years, London saw an explosion of colour and changing attitudes. Out went the old and in came the new. In a way it was the birth of every thing modern. In Robert Lindsay’s lovingly evoked Jericho we see a man surveying a city changing beyond recognition in front of his very eyes.”
The cast also includes David Troughton as Jericho’s faithful friend and colleague DS Clive Harvey, Ciaran McMenamin as young, ambitious DC John Caldicott, Nicholas Jones, Francesca Annis, Patrick Ryecart, Brooke Kinsella, William Ash, Peter Bowles, Laurence Fox, Jane Horrocks, Lucy Speed, Peter Egan, James Wilby, Jonathan Firth, Claire Bloom and Natalie Lunghi, the daughter of actress Cherie Lunghi and director Roland Joffe.
Cold Blood autumn 2005, ITV1 – Matthew Kelly plays serial killer Brian Wicklow who has spent 15 years in prison playing a psychological cat-and-mouse game with the authorities. With Jemma Redgrave as murder squad detective Eve Granger, John Hannah as Eve's former boyfriend Jake and David Calder as psychiatrist Kerr. Made by Granada.
Mike Bassett autumn 2005, ITV1 – A six-part comedy drama spin-off from the feature film, with Ricky Tomlinson and Amands Redman reprising their roles as the football manager and his long-suffering wife Karine. Bassett has fallen on hard times but is given a chance. to resurrect the bottom-of-the-league Wirral County. Written by Rob Sprackling and John Smith. Made by Artists Independent Films.
A Touch Of Frost autumn 2005, ITV1 – A new tale starring David Jason as detective Jack Frost.
Doc Martin autumn 2005, ITV1 – Series two of the comedy drama starring Martin Clunes.
Foyle's War autumn 2005, ITV1 – Return of the drama series starring Michael Kitchen as wartime detective DCS Christopher Foyle. Guest stars include Keith Barron, Jay Benedict, Tom Harper, Philip Jackson, Roy Marsden and John McArdle.
Taggart autumn 2005, ITV1 – Three new stories featuring the Glasgow detectives.
Creature Comforts autumn 2005, ITV1 – A second series of the highly-acclaimed animation from Aardman.
The Frank Skinner Show autumn 2005, ITV1 – Series nine of the chat show.
The X Factor autumn 2005, ITV1 – Series two of the talent show hosted by Kate Thornton with judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh.
Take My Mother In Law autumn 2005, ITV1 – Return of the reality documentary series.
Real Life autumn 2005, ITV1 – Return of the documentary series featuring programmes entitled My Child Can't Stop Eating, My Husband's Gay, Meet The Parents, The Boy They Call Chucky, The Harlequin Sisters, The Man Who Loved Number 12, A Murderer In The Family, Jailhosue Love, Me And My Face, The Diary Of A Mother On The Edge, The Man With The Secen-Second Memory and Marsha's Cancer.
Dial A Mum autumn 2005, ITV1 – Four mums, with varying but complementary skills, come to the aid of the hopeless fashion disasters who need a makeover to really make themselves complete.
Don’t Just Dream It autumn 2005, ITV1 – Jenny Powell pounces on people all around the country and gives them a chance to fulfil their dreams such as the lollypop lady who has designs on performing in a night club and the full-time father who wants to kick it with his favourite football team.
First Dance autumn 2005, ITV1 – Soon-to-be-wed couples are trained by a choreographer in order to perform a dance – anything from a Salsa to disco romp – at their reception will which astound the assembled guests.
Make Me Perfect autumn 2005, ITV1 – Fifteen women, battered into self-loathing by false images of beauty in women’s magazines, are given the chance to undergo cosmetic enhancement which they hope will enrich their physical and spiritual well-being.
The Golden Lot autumn 2005, ITV1 – Carol Vorderman hosts a game show in which three pairs of contestants must identify the most valuable artefact from a selection of six to win a fabulous prize of £10,000.
Teenage Dirtbags autumn 2005, ITV2 – Parents toiling under the spoilt demands of their teenage brats are spirited away in the night to be replaced with a child behaviour expert who will talk to the tearaway in the hope of getting them to act in a more sociable manner.
Celebrities Entourage: Celebrities Exposed autumn 2005, ITV2 – Those employees who peripherally orbit a celebrity spill their former boss’s secrets such as Mariah Carey’s dog trainer, Britney Spears’s dancer and Eminem’s bodyguard.
Hell’s Kitchen USA autumn 2005, ITV2 – Gordon Ramsay takes his particular brand of diabolic curses and piquant cookery to America to verbally beat a bunch of incompetent chefs into shape.
Jack Osbourne’s Exciting Ways To Die autumn 2005, ITV2 – Jack Osbourne trains hard in order to get fit enough to scale El Capitan, a distinctive landmark of the Yosemite Valley in California. But the training – which takes him to Thailand and Europe – threatens to be as tough as the climb itself.
The Unlikely Lovers autumn 2005, ITV2 – A collection of couples who, despite all the odds, have fallen in love with one another including 26 stone Lisa and 12 stone Karl; Tina, 46, and Richard, 25; and the lookalike Posh and Becks whose professional relationship blossomed into true love.
Numb3rs autumn 2005, ITV3 – American drama series in which FBI agent Don (Rob Morrow) uses his brother Charlie’s (David Krumholtz) genius with numbers to help solve crimes despite the snide scepticism of his colleagues. Also starring Judd Hirsch, Sabrina Lloyd and Alimi Ballard.
A Brush With Fame autumn 2005, ITV1 – Daytime series presented by Carol Smillie, visiting nine cities to find Britain's best amateur painter
ITV1 autumn 2005
Footprints in the Snow autumn 2005, ITV1 – Two-hour drama starring Caroline Quentin, based on a true story of Julie Hill, a mother of two young boys who was severely injured in a car crash and becomes a guinea pig for revolutionary electronic spine implants. With Kevin Whately as Julie’s husband Kevin, Annette Crosbie as Julie’s mother, Phil Davis as a pioneering biomedical engineer, Kerry Fox as Julie’s nurse Claire and Aidan McArdle and Abby Ford as fellow patients Seamus and Becky. Adapted from the book of the same name by Nigel Williams. Made by Oxford Film & TV.
Class Of ’76 autumn 2005, ITV1 – Two-part psychological drama starring Robert Carlyle as DI Tom Monroe who investigates a series of deaths, whose victims are all from the same primary school class in the seaside town of Cornton. With Daniel Mays as DS Steven Grant, Claire Skinner as Dr Kate Tremaine, one of the class of ’76, who helps Monroe with his investigations, Robert Glenister, Anton Lesser, Pip Torrens and Sean Gallagher. Made by Zenith Entertainment.
Bad Girls Christmas Special 2005, ITV1 – In G-Wing on Christmas Eve, disturbing new inmate Miranda Miles (Nicola Redmond) arrives, with no paperwork, but with a blizzard approaching, the prison is forced to take her. Julie J is still haunted by the memory of Fenner, Governor Joy Masterton allows prison Chaplin Christie (Gaynor Howe) to perform an exorcism, and Phyl comes to the rescue when the electricity supply fails.
Marian Again autumn 2005, ITV1 – Two-part thriller – "an horrific tale of physical and mental persecution" – starring Stephen Tompkinson as happily married, deputy head teacher Chris Bevan who comes face-to-face with his first love Marian (Kelly Harrison) who disappeared 15 years previously and was presumed dead. With Owen Teale as Marian's husband Bernie Samantha Beckinsale as Chris's wife Josie. Written by Ben Court and Caroline Ip. Made by Company Pictures.
Secret Smile autumn 2005, ITV1 – Two-part drama, starring David Tennant, adapted from Nicci French's bestseller. Tennant plays Brendan Block, a man with disturbing psychotic tendencies, who dates Miranda Cotton (Kate Ashfield) and then, when she dumps him, her younger sister Kerry (Claire Goose). With Rory Kinnear, John Bowe, Jill Baker, Susannah Wise and Robert Lowe. Made by Granada.
Afterlife autumn 2005, ITV1 – Lesley Sharp stars as Alison Mundy, a medium who believes her powers have a negative effect on those she counsels and herself. Dr Robert Bridge (Andrew Lincoln) is sceptical of her talents, but the pair becomes inextricably linked when a vision of Robert’s young son appears in Alison’s home. Also stars Kate Duchene, Adrian Lester, Anna Wilson-Jones, Saskia Reeves and Phyllida Law. Written by Stephen Volk.
All About George autumn 2005, ITV1 – Comedy drama starring Rik Mayall as George Kinsey who, along with his and his extended family, must deal with all that life can throw at them whether they are George’s 81-year-old grandma or a new born addition to the clan. Written by Mike Bullen, the author of Cold Feet and Life Begins, the cast also includes Gemma Jones, Jack Shepherd, Edna Dore, Aidan McArdle, Sian Brooke and Christopher Simpson.
Jane Hall’s Big Bad Bus Ride autumn 2005, ITV1 – Bizarre, occasionally dark drama starring Sarah Smart (of At Home With The Braithwaites fame) as Jane Hall a Yorkshire lass who leaves homely Huddersfield for London and ends up getting a job driving double deckers. As she settles in London, she finds the turbulent lives of her colleagues and flatmates ensures she never has a dull moment. Also stars Gillian Taylforth, Robert Glenister, Nitin Ganatra, Noel Clarke, Ann Mitchell, Ian Reddington, Suzanna Hamilton, Daniel Lapaine, Stephen Mangan, Caroline O’Neill and Geraldine James.
The Best Man autumn 2005, ITV1 – Thriller about Peter (Toby Stephens) and Michael (Richard Coyle) whose close friendship is threatened when Michael meets and falls in love with Kate (Keeley Hawes). After Peter acts as best man at their wedding, he follows them on honeymoon where his fixation with his best friend becomes a dangerous obsession. Also stars George Irving and Indra Ove. Written by Russell Lewis.
The Golden Hour autumn 2005, ITV1 – New drama series about the thrilling adventures of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). The team consists of Dr Alec Track (Richard Armitage), Dr Jane Cameron (Zoe Telford), Dr Paul Keane (Ciaran McMenamin) and Dr Naz Osbourne (Navin Chowdhry).
Walk Away And I Stumble autumn 2005, ITV1 – Complex drama about a love triangle in Wiltshire starring Mark Strong as happily married Andy Spader who is tempted by the charms of Claire (Tamzin Outhwaite) which threatens his relationship with his wife Elaine (Julie Graham). Also stars Aiden Gillen.
Abba’s All Time Hits autumn 2005, ITV1 – This chart counts the top 20 Abba tunes using new technology which clinically determines beyond all dispute which were the best songs. Also featuring footage of the Swedish supergroup in action, commentary from myriad admirers and cover versions by the very best bands of today.
Booze Cruise autumn 2005, ITV1 – The Booze Cruisers set off on another chaotic amble as they embark on a treasure hunt. But their adventure is complicated when Daniel discovers his ex is about to give birth, but is he the father? Along with Rob’s infidelity and Dave’s toadying to prospective client Marcus Foster, it’s the typical carnage you would expect when these lads head off on the road together. Stars Ian Richardson, Mark Benton, Neil Pearson, Brian Murphy, Tom Bennett and Anne Reid.
Britain’s Youngest Boozers autumn 2005, ITV1 – Documentary about how children as young as 13 are taking to alcohol, while those veterans of the bottle, all of 18-years-old, talk about how drink has ruined their lives.
On The Door autumn 2005, ITV1 – A behind-the-scenes documentary about the life of bouncers at one of Britain’s most popular nightclubs as they deal with comatose drunks, violent drinks, delirious drunks and underage drunks.
Paparazzi Secrets autumn 2005, ITV1 – A team of celebrity photographers are trailed as they try to take lucrative unguarded shots of the rich and famous as they go out shopping, eat in restaurants, bop in nightclubs or simply walk down the street.
Supersize Surgery autumn 2005, ITV1 – Documentary series filmed at Dolan Park hospital following those people for whom the only option to lose weight is to undergo surgery such as Franny, who has lost 10 stone after having a stomach staple, but 27 stone Nick may be too obese to survive an operation.
Teenage Tourette’s Camp autumn 2005, ITV1 – Five British teenagers, who all suffer from Tourette’s Syndrome, take a trip to a camp in Chicago where they can be themselves without needing to worry about how their condition will offend or repulse other people.
The Shot That Took The World autumn 2005, ITV1 – As part of ITV’s 50th birthday celebrations, this programme aims to find the definitive image of the past-half century of news. Viewers can vote for their choice from a list containing JFK’s assassination, Margaret Thatcher’s 1979 election win, Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream…” speech and the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. Trevor McDonald hosts.
The Gunpower Plot autumn 2005, ITV1 – Richard Hammond hosts this recreation of what would have happened had Guy Fawkes and his cohorts had succeeded in blowing up the Houses of Parliament using a life-size model of the seat of British government.
Bruno – Gloves Off autumn 2005, ITV1 – Documentary about how Frank Bruno rose to become one of the nation’s most popular sportsmen and how he has coped since the end of his illustrious boxing career.
ITV’s World Of Sport autumn 2005, ITV1 – As part of ITV1’s 50th birthday celebrations this is a retrospective of the best moments from sport of the past half-century (that ITV has the broadcasting rights to) including rugby and football World Cups, Formula One and boxing. With contributions from Dickie Davies, Saint & Greavsie and Reg Gutteridge.
ITV's 50 Greatest Shows September 2005, ITV1 – A three-hour show featuring the results of a viewer vote to select the channel's best shows from a list chosen by ITV controllers. The show features behind-the-scenes reports on the contenders and contributions by Dame Helen Mirren, Robson Green, Christopher Eccleston, George Cole, Martin Kemp, Michael Parkinson, Sir Cliff Richard and Chris Tarrant plus the casts of Cold Feet, Footballers’ Wives and Coronation Street. The nominees…
What Did ITV Do For Me? autumn 2005, ITV1 – Stars including David Jason, Victoria Wood, Sir Roger Moore and Simon Cowell, Tom Jones, Chris Tarrant, Bruce Forsyth and Will Young talk about how appearances on ITV boosted their careers.
49 Up autumn 2005, ITV1 – The latest documentary by film director Michael Apted following the lives of a variety of people born in the late 1950s.
Ant and Dec's Game Show Marathon autumn 2005, ITV1 – To celebrate ITV's 50th anniversary, Ant and Dec will host versions of 3-2-1, The Price is Right and The Golden Shot.
ITV's Best Ever Ads autumn 2005, ITV1
Avenue Of The Stars autumn 2005, ITV1 – A live event in which celebrities who have contributed to ITV's success will make their mark on a new walkway near the company's London HQ.
Rose & Maloney autumn 2005, ITV1 – Three-part return of Sarah Lancashire and Phil Davis as an odd couple who work as investigators for the Criminal Justice Review Agency. With Nisha Nayar returns as caseworker Joyce, and guest stars including Tara Fitzgerald, Brooke Kinsella, Anthony Head, Brendan Coyle, George Costigan, Neil Dudgeon and Paterson Joseph.
Smarter Than Your Kids? autumn 2005, ITV1 – Series in which parents of teenagers taking GCSEs this year also take the exams.
Fact Hunt autumn 2005, ITV1 – Pub quiz series hosted by Al Murray, The Pub Landlord
The Brief autumn 2005, ITV1 – Series two of the legal drama starring Alan Davies as criminal barrister Henry Farmer. Jennifer Ellison guests in the first of four episodes, and Camilla Power joins the cast as Henry’s junior, Millie.
Vincent autumn 2005, ITV1 – Four-part drama series starring Ray Winstone as Vincent Gallagher, a workaholic private investigator, with Suranne Jones and Ian Puleston-Davies as colleagues Beth and John, Joe Absolom as keen junior PI Robert, Angel Coulby as office secretary Gillian, Eva Pope as Vincent's ex-partner Cathy and Philip Glenister as her new lover and his work rival DCI David Driscoll. With Roy Marsden, Marc Warren, Adam Rayner, Maggie O’Neil, Sean Dooley and Tracie Bennett. Written by Stephen Butchard, whose credits include ITV1 drama Lenny Blue. Made by Granada.
Jericho autumn 2005, ITV1 – Four-part crime drama, set in the 1960s, starring Robert Lindsay as the revered Scotland Yard officer DI Michael Jericho, who becomes famous through investigating high-profile cases with help from newspaper journalists.. Written by Stewart Harcourt, whose credits include Hearts & Bones. Producer Cameron McAllister says: “The 1950s is a very exciting era to recreate, and Stewart Harcourt has brought real insight and intrigue to a period of massive social change. After the drabness and austerity of the war years, London saw an explosion of colour and changing attitudes. Out went the old and in came the new. In a way it was the birth of every thing modern. In Robert Lindsay’s lovingly evoked Jericho we see a man surveying a city changing beyond recognition in front of his very eyes.”
The cast also includes David Troughton as Jericho’s faithful friend and colleague DS Clive Harvey, Ciaran McMenamin as young, ambitious DC John Caldicott, Nicholas Jones, Francesca Annis, Patrick Ryecart, Brooke Kinsella, William Ash, Peter Bowles, Laurence Fox, Jane Horrocks, Lucy Speed, Peter Egan, James Wilby, Jonathan Firth, Claire Bloom and Natalie Lunghi, the daughter of actress Cherie Lunghi and director Roland Joffe.
Cold Blood autumn 2005, ITV1 – Matthew Kelly plays serial killer Brian Wicklow who has spent 15 years in prison playing a psychological cat-and-mouse game with the authorities. With Jemma Redgrave as murder squad detective Eve Granger, John Hannah as Eve's former boyfriend Jake and David Calder as psychiatrist Kerr. Made by Granada.
Mike Bassett autumn 2005, ITV1 – A six-part comedy drama spin-off from the feature film, with Ricky Tomlinson and Amands Redman reprising their roles as the football manager and his long-suffering wife Karine. Bassett has fallen on hard times but is given a chance. to resurrect the bottom-of-the-league Wirral County. Written by Rob Sprackling and John Smith. Made by Artists Independent Films.
A Touch Of Frost autumn 2005, ITV1 – A new tale starring David Jason as detective Jack Frost.
Doc Martin autumn 2005, ITV1 – Series two of the comedy drama starring Martin Clunes.
Foyle's War autumn 2005, ITV1 – Return of the drama series starring Michael Kitchen as wartime detective DCS Christopher Foyle. Guest stars include Keith Barron, Jay Benedict, Tom Harper, Philip Jackson, Roy Marsden and John McArdle.
Taggart autumn 2005, ITV1 – Three new stories featuring the Glasgow detectives.
Creature Comforts autumn 2005, ITV1 – A second series of the highly-acclaimed animation from Aardman.
The Frank Skinner Show autumn 2005, ITV1 – Series nine of the chat show.
The X Factor autumn 2005, ITV1 – Series two of the talent show hosted by Kate Thornton with judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh.
Take My Mother In Law autumn 2005, ITV1 – Return of the reality documentary series.
Real Life autumn 2005, ITV1 – Return of the documentary series featuring programmes entitled My Child Can't Stop Eating, My Husband's Gay, Meet The Parents, The Boy They Call Chucky, The Harlequin Sisters, The Man Who Loved Number 12, A Murderer In The Family, Jailhosue Love, Me And My Face, The Diary Of A Mother On The Edge, The Man With The Secen-Second Memory and Marsha's Cancer.
Dial A Mum autumn 2005, ITV1 – Four mums, with varying but complementary skills, come to the aid of the hopeless fashion disasters who need a makeover to really make themselves complete.
Don’t Just Dream It autumn 2005, ITV1 – Jenny Powell pounces on people all around the country and gives them a chance to fulfil their dreams such as the lollypop lady who has designs on performing in a night club and the full-time father who wants to kick it with his favourite football team.
First Dance autumn 2005, ITV1 – Soon-to-be-wed couples are trained by a choreographer in order to perform a dance – anything from a Salsa to disco romp – at their reception will which astound the assembled guests.
Make Me Perfect autumn 2005, ITV1 – Fifteen women, battered into self-loathing by false images of beauty in women’s magazines, are given the chance to undergo cosmetic enhancement which they hope will enrich their physical and spiritual well-being.
The Golden Lot autumn 2005, ITV1 – Carol Vorderman hosts a game show in which three pairs of contestants must identify the most valuable artefact from a selection of six to win a fabulous prize of £10,000.
Teenage Dirtbags autumn 2005, ITV2 – Parents toiling under the spoilt demands of their teenage brats are spirited away in the night to be replaced with a child behaviour expert who will talk to the tearaway in the hope of getting them to act in a more sociable manner.
Celebrities Entourage: Celebrities Exposed autumn 2005, ITV2 – Those employees who peripherally orbit a celebrity spill their former boss’s secrets such as Mariah Carey’s dog trainer, Britney Spears’s dancer and Eminem’s bodyguard.
Hell’s Kitchen USA autumn 2005, ITV2 – Gordon Ramsay takes his particular brand of diabolic curses and piquant cookery to America to verbally beat a bunch of incompetent chefs into shape.
Jack Osbourne’s Exciting Ways To Die autumn 2005, ITV2 – Jack Osbourne trains hard in order to get fit enough to scale El Capitan, a distinctive landmark of the Yosemite Valley in California. But the training – which takes him to Thailand and Europe – threatens to be as tough as the climb itself.
The Unlikely Lovers autumn 2005, ITV2 – A collection of couples who, despite all the odds, have fallen in love with one another including 26 stone Lisa and 12 stone Karl; Tina, 46, and Richard, 25; and the lookalike Posh and Becks whose professional relationship blossomed into true love.
Numb3rs autumn 2005, ITV3 – American drama series in which FBI agent Don (Rob Morrow) uses his brother Charlie’s (David Krumholtz) genius with numbers to help solve crimes despite the snide scepticism of his colleagues. Also starring Judd Hirsch, Sabrina Lloyd and Alimi Ballard.
A Brush With Fame autumn 2005, ITV1 – Daytime series presented by Carol Smillie, visiting nine cities to find Britain's best amateur painter