The best of modern British entertainment television programming is now available in Hong Kong with the launch of ITV’s Granada TV on NOW TV channel 517. The much anticipated arrival of ITV’s Granada TV brings a line-up of high-quality contemporary dramas, cool comedy, cutting-edge reality and the best in celebrity talk and entertainment shows to Hong Kong viewers. The channel is part of ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment and draws on the vast resources of the ITV STUDIOS programming portfolio.
ITV is the UK's most successful commercial broadcaster and one of the world’s largest television producers. TV programs include Dancing On Ice, I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, and Lewis. Celebrated dramas include Cold Feet, Blood Strangers and Boy Meets Girl. Many of the programmes have never been seen before in Hong Kong.
ITV’s Granada TV is available on now TV for HK$40* per month. For further subscription details, please contact now TV on +852 2888 0008 (English), +852 2888 1888 (Chinese) or visit www.now-tv.com
What’s On ITV’s Granada TV
British dramas on this September and October include:
Blood Strangers
Gripping thriller with a surprise twist. Lin Beresford, starring Caroline Quentin, and her two children live happily in a picturesque town, until Lin receives news that in a single minute rips her world apart. Her 14 year-old daughter Emma has been found dead on a patch of common ground near their home. Nothing could be worse than the death of a child, or so Lin believes - until she is delivered a further terrible blow that Emma was a prostitute.
Bloodlines
A tense, intriguing thriller about murder and torn loyalties. Ambitious young police officer Justine and her brother Mark haven't seen their father since the former detective was jailed for murder when they were children. But when their mother is killed, suspicion falls on their father, newly released from prison and out to prove his innocence. Justine is torn between her connection with her father and loyalty to her boss and mentor Jordan. She turns to colleague Bannerman for help when another murder is committed. Her determination to get to the truth triggers a series of tragic events that Justine could never have foreseen…
Cold Feet
Focusing on the complex emotional lives of three young(ish) couples, Cold Feet, winner of twelve international awards, follow their fortunes as they cope with impotence, infidelity, in-laws and a selection of other very modern crises.
Losing Gemma
A dream holiday to India becomes a nightmare in this thrilling two-part drama, based on the best selling book by Katy Gardner. Unlikely travel partners Esther and Gemma are thrown together when their mutual friend has an accident on the eve of their trip to India. Needy Gemma is befriended by an exotic couple and persuades a reluctant Esther to join them on their travels. Events spiral out of control when Gemma disappears and Esther is accused of murder.
Kindness Of Strangers
A chance meeting with a stranger seems to provide a lifeline for a stressed-out mother, but relief soon turns to suspicion in this tense psychological drama. After the birth of twins, Ellie is now juggling working from home with the demands of the babies. She’s grateful when the widowed Fiona offers to help out. But slowly Fiona starts taking over Ellie’s life and no-one else seems to notice. Can Ellie get anyone to believe her in time to save her marriage, family and even her life? Starring Julie Graham, Hermione Norris and Neil Pearson.
I’m a celebrity … Get me out of here! (Series 9)
A hugely successful reality program where a group of celebrities are dropped into the heart of a remote and isolated location. With few creature comforts, the celebrities are forced to share a basic camp in harsh conditions. The small amount of food that is provided has to be won in daily challenges called Bushtucker Trials, which often involve eating hideous insects and grubs or touching rats and spiders. Viewers at home vote for who they think should undertake these challenges. At the end of every day, the celebrity with the fewest votes is voted off, and the last remaining star is crowned the King or Queen of the jungle. Celebrities this season include Hollywood actor George Hamilton, professional snooker player Jimmy White, model/singer Sam Fox and Katie Price (aka Jordon) will face their toughest tasks as the boundaries are pushed to the limit. Award winning duo Ant and Dec (Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly) are on hand with more infamous Bushtucker Trials which are sure to be the most terrifying yet and there will be plenty of new surprises to keep the celebrities on their toes every step of the way.
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (Series 3)
The hugely popular and award winning entertainment show brings hilarity and mayhem with the comedic duo Ant & Dec. The third series mixes celebrity guests with more games and prize giveaways. There are more undercover pranks and a member of the audience gets the chance to win the items advertised in one of last week's commercial breaks in “Win The Ads”. The celebrity guests featured in the new series include Robbie Williams, Geri Halliwell, Avril Lavigne, Kylie Minogue, Angelina Jolie, Blue and Destiny's Child.
Piers Morgan
It’s up close and personal with the interviewer who pulls no punches. In each episode Britain’s Got Talent judge and ex-tabloid editor Piers Morgan delves into the life of a big name star in a show which redefines the genre of the celebrity interview. The format is more biography than fanzine as the life of the famous subject is laid bare over an hour in front of a live audience. There are no other guests, no bands, no plugging books, no comedy sketches and definitely no sycophantic fawning over the star. Fortunately Piers Morgan isn’t interested in being liked. He will ask whatever he wants, and he’ll make sure he gets the answers we’ve all been waiting for. See the show in the evening, read the headlines the next morning. Celebrity guests include Katherine Jenkins, Boris Becker and Dannii Minogue.
Dancing on Ice
Introducing for the first time the original UK version of the global format sensation Dancing On Ice, a show that dazzles and delights. Under the guidance of Olympic figure skating champions, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, celebrity contestants take to the ice each week with a live performance as they compete for the judge's approval and the public's vote. It's a star-packed show with Heather Mills, Sinitta, Gary Lucy and Boyzone's Mikey Graham amongst the celebrities getting their skates on and Spice Girl Emma Bunton joining the judging panel.
Lewis
The ratings winning detective drama follow up to the hugely acclaimed Inspector Morse series. Five years after Morse's death, Lewis (Kevin Whately) - now promoted to inspector - returns to his old stomping ground of the university city of Oxford.
Reviews:
"In a class of its own." - The Guardian
"Classy stuff, lovingly created. - Daily Mail
"A classy act." - The Radio Times
Coronation Street
The world’s longest running prime time drama serial is consistently the highest rating programme in the UK and has a legion of passionate fans around the world. The quality of writing is outstanding and highly acclaimed, portraying the lives of believable characters with a large dose of humour and witty dialogue, with plenty of dramatic incident. The series follows the lives of neighbours in a suburban community, with its universal themes resonating with every nationality.
Official website: www.itv.com/coronationstreet
For more information, ITV’s Granada TV website is www.itv.asia and Facebook community fan page is ITV Granada TV.
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