Splash! (Sat, 7pm, ITV)From the kicking this show has had from the critics and the internet you might assume that this final episode of the first series might be your last chance to see it, but against the odds, the rumours are that it may splutter to the surface and get recommissioned for another year. Anyhow, five million or so have tuned in to see Tom Daley tutor celebs on the noble art of diving, and the three finalists – ‘Benidorm’ actor ...
more Splash! (Sat, 7pm, ITV)From the kicking this show has had from the critics and the internet you might assume that this final episode of the first series might be your last chance to see it, but against the odds, the rumours are that it may splutter to the surface and get recommissioned for another year. Anyhow, five million or so have tuned in to see Tom Daley tutor celebs on the noble art of diving, and the three finalists – ‘Benidorm’ actor Jake Canuso, TV presenter Linda Barker and notorious Winter Olympics also-ran (also-jumped?) Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards – now prepare to plunge for glory. There’s a special treat for fans as they each get to perform a synchronised dive with Tom, and then a solo dive, as we see who will be crowned the winner. But the real questions: will Vernon be wearing shorts? Will Gabby still be pretending that this is a proper sporting event? And whose idea was this show, anyway? -
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