Secret Interview (1/4)
Imagine having the chance of the job of a lifetime without even knowing it? Secret Interview’s unwitting candidates believe that they are filming a documentary about their workplace. In fact, they are about to have an interview for an amazing job without even realising it. Each of them will be tested to their limits by a team of undercover actors intent on causing utter chaos. Meanwhile, their prospective new boss, a giant of their industry, watches everything and unbeknown to the candidates – judges their performance. Conducting the secret interviews are Michelin starred chef Jason Atherton, property tycoon Kevin Green, editor of women’s Glamour magazine Jo Elvin, and hair stylist to the stars Nicky Clarke.
Celebrity Wedding Planner (Series 2: 1/3)
Following a hugely successful first series earlier this year, ‘Celebrity Wedding Planner’ returns to take the stress of planning a wedding out of the hands of three couples and hand over complete control of their big day to three pairs of celebrities. Of course, what the bride- and groom-to-be don’t know until it is too late to back out is the identity of their celebrities, all of whom are known for their opinionated, over-the-top personalities… Participating celebrities include the inimitable Louie Spence from ‘Pineapple Dance Studios’ and Jake Canuso (‘Benidorm’ barman Mateo). Ryan Moloney and Mark Little (Toadie and Joe Mangel from ‘Neighbours’) play their part, while ‘Loose Woman’ Denise Welch teams up with astrologer and ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ legend Russell Grant.
The Oklahoma City Bomber Tapes
In this documentary, Martin Bashir brings viewers the inside story of the deadliest terror attack to take place on US soil prior to the events of September 11. The Oklahoma City bombing took the lives of 168 people and injured more than 500 others. This documentary draws from over 45 hours of the audio tapes recorded by Buffalo News reporters Dan Herbeck and Lou Michel from interviews with bomber Timothy McVeigh during his time in prison. The tapes reveal McVeigh's chilling confession of his devastating crime, spoken in his own words.
The Removal Men (Series 2: 1/6)
Returning to Channel 5 this week is the popular observational documentary series following the busy, hard working teams at one of the UK’s best-known house-moving firms. ‘The Removal Men’ follows the fortunes of some of the millions of Britons who move house every year and the hardworking, long-suffering lads who help them do so. The first series was a big hit for Channel 5, averaging 1.2 million viewers with a 5.5% share of the national audience.
Mutt Ugly: World’s Ugliest Dog
Tight smiles, tiny bikinis and sparkly tiaras… Channel 5 goes behind the scenes of a beauty pageant like no other. Held every year in California, this is the antithesis of Crufts. As 29 contestants vie to be crowned the world's ugliest dog, this film follows the first-ever British competitor Mugly, a canine so ugly that he’s cute.
Reza, Spice Prince of India (1–5/5)
Take a sensory tour of India with Reza Mahammad, top Indian restaurateur, as he embarks on an unforgettable journey around some of India’s regal residences to discover some fascinating food and feasting traditions. Each episode features magnificent palaces and a look into the local gastronomy,with chef Reza offering his own contemporary take on two traditional Indian dishes whilst adding inspiring ideas to complement them.
Andy Bates' Street Feast (1–5/5)
In this new series, cheeky chef Andy Bates reinterprets Britain’smost famous dishes, giving them a modern ‘street food’ feel. ‘Andy Bates Street Feasts’ follows Andy as he travels the UK, stopping off at some of the nation’s most vibrant food destinations. In each location he zones in on popular local markets, food festivals, events and speciality food producers, cooking with some of the people he meets who share his passion for traditional British fare.
City of Friends RESCUE Week (Milkshake!)
This week is RESCUE week on ‘Milkshake!’, as ‘City of Friends’ celebrates the anniversary of its first broadcast on Channel 5. Each weekday from Monday, the ‘City of Friends’ cast will be joining the ‘Milkshake!’ presenters in the studio for this special week, which is themed around the Emergency Services.
Burn Notice (5*)
The fourth season of the US comedy-drama kicks off on 5* about Michael Westen, a former spy who is forced to take on private work when he is blacklisted or ‘burned’ by his former employers for no clear reason.
Disney's Robin Hood (1973)
Disney’s feature-length version of the classic tale of Robin Hood, in which the merry band of thieves are all portrayed by cartoon animals. After evil Prince John and Sir Hiss have hypnotised good King Richard and bundled him off on the Third Crusade, they begin imposing outrageous taxes on the poor peasants. But they have not reckoned upon the intervention of the people’s hero and his band of merry men.
via Channel 5 Press