Cilla Black

All the obvious targets were shunted off into the vault of shame a long time ago, so the attraction of Room 101 these days is the window that it gives into the bizarre minds of celebrities.

Without a script, and without anything to plug, what are they really thinking? This week it's showbiz legend Cilla Black who provides some of the most unexpected moments, as ­comedian Frank Skinner invites his guests to nominate their pet hates concerning people and modern life, plus their wild card entry.

"When I used to watch you on TV I used to wonder what we'd talk about if we ever met," Frank admits. "I never expected this." His other guests, Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis and Great British Bake Off presenter Mel Giedroyc, can only stare in wonder as Cilla explains her gripe with one particular gadget.

But Frank has also got an old clip of Cilla that's odder than the rest of the show put together.

Frank Skinner seems uncharacteristically star-struck at having Cilla Black on the show, perhaps because so many of his guests have been distinctly underwhelming (even boring) so far this series. Cilla's professional sparkle certainly jollies along some fairly morose contributions from comedian Hugh Dennis and TV presenter Mel Giedroyc as they discuss their competitive dislikes of, among other things, pompous celebrities, office leaving cards, Las Vegas and knickers.

Monarchs of the entertainment world rather than royalty are the subject of this engaging three-parter celebrating some of showbusiness's most flamboyant performers. It does promise some serious intent, reflecting on how the likes of Paul O'Grady, Graham Norton and Elton John have changed attitudes to homosexuality. But it's the performances from the archives that really glitter.

This opener looks back to the Dark Ages in 1952, and features such shining stars as Danny La Rue and Liberace. Contributors include Cilla Black, Julian Clary, Ronnie Corbett, Boy George and Arlene Phillips.

Keith Lemon ropes in Cilla Black for Lemonaid

Comedy character Keith Lemon has roped in dating queen Cilla Black for his new Saturday night show.

Leigh Francis's comedy character Keith Lemon - a failed businessman from Yorkshire who fancies himself as a ladies' man - has been popping up our screens for four years now. His panel show Celebrity Juice has gathered a loyal audience on ITV2, and last year recorded the highest ratings of any digital show. Now he's landed his debut prime-time terrestrial vehicle, fronting this anarchic twist on the Jim'll Fix It wish fulfilment format. Lemon meets members of the public with desires, dilemmas and niggles. In mischievous style, he attempts to solve their problems or make their dreams come true. Each week he'll be joined by a celebrity helper, starting tonight with Cilla Black - well-versed in these shiny-floored shows herself, as former presenter of Blind Date and Surprise Surprise! There's also music from Brighton hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks and a chance for the audience to win prizes in daft game "Lemon Drops". Shamelessly cheesy family fodder, it won't be to everyone's taste, but this is harmless, big-hearted fun, and part of ITV's search for new Saturday night fixtures since the long-running TV Burp ended a fortnight ago.

A best-of compilation proving that this has been yet another strong series. Your hosts include Tinie Tempah, who was confident enough not to try to be funny all the time, but was funny when he did try; and James Blunt, who was even more confident in that he did try to be funny all the time, and was. At one point Blunt had Phill Jupitus doubled over laughing at a naughty joke about the Pussycat Dolls. We can only hope Blunt devotes more and more of his time to comedy.

Meanwhile, the myths surrounding Alice Cooper's rock antics gave the show's gag-writers one of their best nights, and earlier this month Cilla Black made a surprise appearance.

Cilla Black, naked in a Jacuzzi. That is the prospect dangled before our imaginations in this opener, in which the former Blind Date presenter makes a cameo appearance that's as cheerfully clunky as cheap amber jewellery. It's in keeping with the series, which feels like the funny bits of yesteryear's Coronation Street sent on permanent holiday - salt and vinegar comedy that raises as much of a wince as a smile. Tim Healy stars as a the new barman and unlikely transvestite, but it's mostly the usual faces, including leathery old Madge, who finds herself on her uppers.

Oh joy! Buoyed by its deserved win at last month's National Television Awards, the sun-licked, unashamedly bawdy sitcom is back to beat away those February blues. And, yes, that really is Cilla Black playing herself - and giving the Garveys a far frostier reception at her villa than the holiday snap below implies. The big question is: what's happened to Madge and her fortune? Fear not, the vinegary gran has survived the interseason cast cull (unlike poor Johnny Vegas) and, when she does show up, bears an alarming resemblance to Ben Gunn from Treasure Island. Other delicious frights include Tim Healy as a roller-skating cocktail waitress throttling real-life missus Denise Welch, who's butched up as debt-collecting Scary Mary. And almost the entire ensemble joins in the final, chokingly funny poolside brawl.

Cilla Black plays herself (appallingly) as the sitcom returns even broader, perhaps too broad and lacking Johnny Vegas more than ever. Good enough to hold your attention but now feels stretched at an hour.

The Spanish resort looks as unappealing as always in series four of this sitcom but there are a few changes among its denizens. Gavin has a new companion in the shape of Kenneth, an employee from his salon, while at the pool bar Mateo has a new colleague with a few surprises in store. Meanwhile, the Garveys arrive to stay at Madge's luxury villa, only to discover it's been sold to tonight's guest star... the illustrious Cilla Black.