ITV Specials
ITV Specials are a selection of programmes which focus on some of the biggest stars in music, dance and magic.
| ITV Specials | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Entertainment |
| Presented by | Holly Willoughby Fearne Cotton Phillip Schofield Declan Donnelly Ant McPartlin Bradley Walsh Christine Lampard Zoë Ball Paul O'Grady Ben Shephard Reggie Yates Emma Willis Stephen Mulhern Alan Titchmarsh Steve Jones John Barrowman |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 105 (as of 2 January 2018) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60–90 minutes (inc. adverts) |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 15 January 2000 – present |
Since 15 January 2000, stars including Cheryl, Michael Flatley, the Spice Girls and Duran Duran have featured in these special programmes. They are presented by various presenters including Phillip Schofield, Christine Lampard, Paul O'Grady, Ben Shephard, Reggie Yates, Alan Titchmarsh, Fearne Cotton, Steve Jones, Holly Willoughby, Stephen Mulhern, Zoë Ball and Emma Willis.
Music specials
There are six main "types" or "series" of music specials aired on ITV. The basic format remains the same for most shows. Occasionally, the star/s of the show may also present their special (such as Michael Bublé on all occasions). The first special aired was Extreme Magic Extreme Danger on 15 January 2000, hosted by Ulrika Jonsson.
- One Night Only – since 20 December 2008, fifth episode aired in March 2011. The first "series" of the franchise and was hosted by Myleene Klass in 2008, followed by Ben Shephard, Fearne Cotton in 2010 and most recently, Christine Lampard in 2011. Stars featured include Tom Jones, Rod Stewart and Bon Jovi.
- For the Last Time – since 25 September 2010, second episode aired in December 2011. Both episodes have been hosted by Christine Lampard.
- This is... – since 4 December 2010, fourth episode in April 2012. Third episode was hosted by Reggie Yates, starring Justin Bieber, and the fourth was hosted by Christine Lampard, starring Lionel Richie.
- The Nation's Favourite – a documentary series, celebrating music by a particular artist, group or theme. Viewers are able to vote for their favourite song in the category. Aired since 5 December 2010, it has been narrated by Kate Thornton, Amanda Holden, Fearne Cotton, Liza Tarbuck, Rufus Hound and more recently Zoë Ball in 2013.
- A Night with... – two episodes aired in 2011. Featured artists were Will Young and Beyoncé, respectively. Hosted by Kate Thornton and later Steve Jones.
- The One and Only – two episodes, first starring Des O'Connor in April 2012, second starring Cilla Black and hosted by Paul O'Grady in October 2013.
Other specials
Other specials have included Michael Flatley: A Night to Remember and Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality, both presented by Christine Lampard in 2014.
There have been "...Story" specials such as The Talent Show Story (narrated by Victoria Wood) and Come on Down! The Game Show Story (presented and narrated by Bradley Walsh).[1] Stephen Mulhern has presented/narrated a few specials including The Magic Show Story and The Saturday Night Story, both of which aired in 2015.
Episodes
Music specials
Entertainment specials
The Real Full Monty
The Real Full Monty is a number of British television specials based on the 1997 film The Full Monty, featuring celebrities stripping to raise money for cancer charities. Ashley Banjo features in every special to coach the celebrities and choreograph.[9]
The Real Full Monty (2017)
The first episode, titled The Real Full Monty aired on 15 June 2017 featuring eight male celebrities.[10]
| Celebrity | Known for |
|---|---|
| Alexander Armstrong | Actor & television presenter |
| Ashley Banjo | Diversity dancer |
| Danny John-Jules | Stage & screen actor |
| Dominic Littlewood | Journalist & television presenter |
| Elliott Wright | The Only Way Is Essex star |
| Harry Judd | McFly singer |
| Mark Foster | Former Olympic swimmer |
| Matthew Wolfenden | Emmerdale actor |
| Wayne Sleep | Dancer & choreographer |
The Real Full Monty and The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night (2018)
The Real Full Monty and The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night aired on 28 and 29 March 2018.[11][12]
| Celebrity | Known for |
|---|---|
| Ainsley Harriott | Chef & television presenter |
| Alexander Armstrong | Actor & television presenter |
| Ashley Banjo | Diversity dancer |
| Coleen Nolan | Singer & Loose Women panellist |
| Helen Lederer | Actress & comedian |
| James "Arg" Argent | The Only Way Is Essex star |
| Jeff Brazier | Television presenter |
| John Hartson | Former Wales footballer & pundit |
| John Partridge | Former EastEnders actor |
| Megan McKenna | Television personality & singer |
| Michelle Heaton | Former Liberty X singer |
| Ruth Madoc | Hi-de-Hi! actress |
| Sally Dexter | Stage & screen actress |
| Sarah-Jane Crawford | Television & radio presenter |
| Tom Parker | The Wanted singer |
| Ugo Monye | Former England rugby player & pundit |
| Victoria Derbyshire | Journalist & television presenter |
The All New Monty: Who Bares Wins (2019)
The All New Monty: Who Bares Wins aired on 6 and 7 May 2019.[13][14]
| Celebrity | Known for |
|---|---|
| Ashley Banjo | Diversity dancer |
| Coleen Nolan | Singer & Loose Women panellist |
| Crissy Rock | Benidorm actress & comedian |
| Danielle Armstrong | The Only Way Is Essex star |
| Gorka Márquez | Strictly Come Dancing professional |
| Jack Fincham | Love Island winner |
| Jason Cundy | Former footballer |
| Joe Pasquale | Comedian |
| Kelvin Fletcher | Former Emmerdale actor & racing driver |
| Laurie Brett | Former EastEnders & Waterloo Road actress |
| Lisa Maffia | Former So Solid Crew singer |
| Martina Navratilova | Former tennis player |
| Matt Evers | Dancing on Ice professional |
| Megan Barton Hanson | Love Island finalist |
| Rav Wilding | Stage & screen actress |
| Victoria Derbyshire | Journalist & television presenter |
| Willie Thorne | Former snooker player |
The Real Full Monty on Ice (2020)
The Real Full Monty on Ice featured two specials aired on 14 and 15 December 2020, themed around Dancing on Ice.[15][9]
| Celebrity | Known for |
|---|---|
| Ashley Banjo | Diversity dancer |
| Bob Champion | Former jump jockey |
| Chris Hughes | Love Island finalist |
| Gareth Thomas | Former Wales rugby player |
| Hayley Tamaddon | Former Emmerdale & Coronation Street actress |
| Jake Quickenden | Singer & reality television star |
| Jamie Lomas | Hollyoaks actor |
| Jenni Murray | Journalist & broadcaster |
| Linda Lusardi | Model & actress |
| Perri Kiely | Diversity dancer |
| Shaughna Phillips | Love Island contestant |
| Zoe Williams | Television doctor |
Strictly The Real Full Monty (2021)
Strictly The Real Full Monty featured two specials aired on 13 and 14 December 2021, themed around Strictly Come Dancing.[16][17]
| Celebrity | Known for |
|---|---|
| Ashley Banjo | Diversity dancer |
| Brenda Edwards | Singer & Loose Women panellist |
| Christine McGuinness | Model & The Real Housewives of Cheshire star |
| Colin Jackson | Former Olympic hurdler |
| Demi Jones | Love Island finalist |
| Duncan James | Blue singer & actor |
| James Jordan | Former Strictly Come Dancing professional |
| Laila Morse | Former EastEnders actress |
| Martin Roberts | Homes Under the Hammer presenter |
| Ola Jordan | Former Strictly Come Dancing professional |
| Teddy Soares | Love Island finalist |
Documentary
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