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A closer look at ITV2's Autumn lineup
Published Wednesday, Aug 20 2008, 11:29 BST | By Neil Wilkes | 30 comments
Here are the highlights:
- Entourage season five, airing just a few days after it goes out in the US. Premieres on September 11.
- ITV2's first ever originally-commissioned sitcom No Heroics, starring James Lance and Patrick Baladi
- CelebAir, a weekly reality show following a group of celebrities turning trolley dollies
- Secret Diary Of A Call Girl series two from September 11 (check back for an exclusive clip tomorrow!)
- A second run of Katy Brand's Big Ass Show from September 2. I've seen the first episode and it's improved significantly on last year: better writing, more spoof music videos and a hilarious take on The Queen
- A new exclusive reality show featuring Paris Hilton (probably along the lines of Living With Kimberly Stewart). Actually part of the 2009 lineup but announced yesterday
- A new series of Jack Osbourne's Adrenaline Junkie, with celebrities as the contestants
- Spinoff show I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here Now!, fronted by Mark Durden-Smith in the UK and Emma Griffiths and Matt Willis in Oz
- The Fashion Show, hosted by a triumverate including George Lamb, Michelle de Swarte and Abi Clancy. No further explanation needed
- Season four of Hell's Kitchen USA with Gordon "f***ing" Ramsay
- Another new series of Katie & Peter: The Next Chapter, which coincidentally comes as the couple plan to renew their wedding vows
- Celebrity Juice, a new weekly topical panel show hosted by Keith Lemon, with Fearne Cotton (old Xtra Factor host) and Holly Willoughby (new Xtra Factor host) as team captains
How does the ITV2 lineup sound to you? Add your comments to this entry below!
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Shaun, Maidenhead, on September 2nd, 2008
Dire. But do we blame the TV station or the british viewing public. Perhaps this dumbing down of the entertainment is for all the dumb people out there who want to watch this garbage?
Dire. But do we blame the TV station or the british viewing public. Perhaps this dumbing down of the entertainment is for all the dumb people out there who want to watch this garbage?
Ant, on August 30th, 2008
Oh my god! Can't believe they're airing Entourage so soon after it premiers in the U.S!! Good on you ITV2!
Oh my god! Can't believe they're airing Entourage so soon after it premiers in the U.S!! Good on you ITV2!
Emma, Brum, on August 22nd, 2008
Im not waiting till next year to watch Gossip Girl and Supernatural. Its an outrage. Looks like i'll be using my usual sources. I wish ITV2 never showed them. Its as bad as E4s treatment of One Tree Hill in the past.
Im not waiting till next year to watch Gossip Girl and Supernatural. Its an outrage. Looks like i'll be using my usual sources. I wish ITV2 never showed them. Its as bad as E4s treatment of One Tree Hill in the past.
Paul Harper, London, on August 22nd, 2008
Lowest common denominator rubbish of the first order.
Lowest common denominator rubbish of the first order.
Cookie, on August 22nd, 2008
I cant wait for super
I cant wait for super
stitch, on August 21st, 2008
why are they airing a usa pace Entourage when Supernatural gets better ratings for them?? shouldnt have the rights when they treat it so bad...and dont even get me started on that 'gossip girl' they over promote
why are they airing a usa pace Entourage when Supernatural gets better ratings for them?? shouldnt have the rights when they treat it so bad...and dont even get me started on that 'gossip girl' they over promote
Blog, London, on August 21st, 2008
No Heroics is about the mudane lives of four superheroes. Can't wait to see what's on the other side, can you?
No Heroics is about the mudane lives of four superheroes. Can't wait to see what's on the other side, can you?
John, York, on August 20th, 2008
As usual this is a complete waste of space. Why any one would watch ITV 1, 2, 3 OR 4 is beyond me. Please advertisers stop supporting ITV, they are taking up valueable frequency space that could be used for non soap/celeb tv that may be worth wathing. Signed A non ITV viewer for at least 10 years
As usual this is a complete waste of space. Why any one would watch ITV 1, 2, 3 OR 4 is beyond me. Please advertisers stop supporting ITV, they are taking up valueable frequency space that could be used for non soap/celeb tv that may be worth wathing. Signed A non ITV viewer for at least 10 years
Garry, Glasgow, on August 20th, 2008
I really don't get some people on here. You are all saying it's a waste of time for ITV2 - but it isn't. The channel is still top of the multichannel list. The channel is getting more popular as the months and years go on. If you find the programming distasteful and pathetic, you don't have to watch (or pay) for it!
I really don't get some people on here. You are all saying it's a waste of time for ITV2 - but it isn't. The channel is still top of the multichannel list. The channel is getting more popular as the months and years go on. If you find the programming distasteful and pathetic, you don't have to watch (or pay) for it!
Morph, Scotland, on August 20th, 2008
The ITV2 line up looks really really pathetic as per usual,what a waste of time and money.
The ITV2 line up looks really really pathetic as per usual,what a waste of time and money.
ush, on August 20th, 2008
Mark, I agree with you!!! Supernatural deserves more recognition! it shouldnt be on ITV2!!!
Mark, I agree with you!!! Supernatural deserves more recognition! it shouldnt be on ITV2!!!
Emma and Jo, Manchester, on August 20th, 2008
If they can air the new season of Entourage a few days after it goes out in the US then why can't they do the same with Supernatural. The new season starts in the US on September 18th, it just seems very unfair that we have to wait until January at the very earliest to see it when they can pull the strings for one show but not the other!
If they can air the new season of Entourage a few days after it goes out in the US then why can't they do the same with Supernatural. The new season starts in the US on September 18th, it just seems very unfair that we have to wait until January at the very earliest to see it when they can pull the strings for one show but not the other!
Lee Baareet, Barton-on-Humber , on August 20th, 2008
well sounds good but why cant you have Supernatural a few days after its shown in the us like you are doing with Entourage
well sounds good but why cant you have Supernatural a few days after its shown in the us like you are doing with Entourage
Spyro, London, on August 20th, 2008
Utter crap except for the new series of Entourage. Saves me downloading it I suppose if they are showing it close to the US airing.
Utter crap except for the new series of Entourage. Saves me downloading it I suppose if they are showing it close to the US airing.
Lynne, Surrey, on August 20th, 2008
What about Pushing Daisies? (ITV1, probably next year -Neil)
What about Pushing Daisies? (ITV1, probably next year -Neil)
Alan, London, on August 20th, 2008
Where is The Office? After all, we are still one whole (though shortened due to the writer's strike) season behind the US and the new one will be on soon as well over there. If they can do that for Entourage, why not catch up with The Office as well?
Where is The Office? After all, we are still one whole (though shortened due to the writer's strike) season behind the US and the new one will be on soon as well over there. If they can do that for Entourage, why not catch up with The Office as well?
Craig, Middlesbrough, on August 20th, 2008
I'm guessing we won't be seeing Supernatural in the UK this year? That is disgraceful. I'm guessing ITV want ratings to be low, because if they're going to wait a long time to show the decent programs such as Supernatural, then people are going to find other ways to watch it. I'm guessing ITV arn't looking at what the competitors are doing then? It's disgraceful.
I'm guessing we won't be seeing Supernatural in the UK this year? That is disgraceful. I'm guessing ITV want ratings to be low, because if they're going to wait a long time to show the decent programs such as Supernatural, then people are going to find other ways to watch it. I'm guessing ITV arn't looking at what the competitors are doing then? It's disgraceful.
Paul Bowie, on August 20th, 2008
Drab and un-original
Drab and un-original
Laura, Edinburgh, on August 20th, 2008
Apart from Entourage you might as well re-name ITV2 as "cant be bothered in investing in real programmes with talented actors" channel.What is it with channels relying so heavily on reality tv? Am i the only one getting tired of watching has beens and never will be's trying to secure a future in tv - give it up already. I just wish that channels like ITV2 didnt encourage these talentless wasters go and get a real job.
Apart from Entourage you might as well re-name ITV2 as "cant be bothered in investing in real programmes with talented actors" channel.What is it with channels relying so heavily on reality tv? Am i the only one getting tired of watching has beens and never will be's trying to secure a future in tv - give it up already. I just wish that channels like ITV2 didnt encourage these talentless wasters go and get a real job.
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sounds good to me cant wait 4 xtra factor/celebrity juice 2 start