Bradley Walsh in Sunday night ratings war… against Bradley Walsh!

Bradley Walsh at the Baftas, wearing a tux and bowtie
(Image credit: David Fisher/BAFTA/REX/Shutterst)

It's Bradley v, erm, Bradley!

Bradley Walsh is in his very own ratings battle against himself this Sunday, leaving Bradley fans with a big decision to make - which one do they watch first!

The 58-year-old star's Sunday night telly takeover starts at 6.55pm on BBC1 when he plays companion Graham in Doctor Who, and just five minutes later over on ITV, Bradley hosts a celebrity special of The Chase featuring Coronation Street favourite!

Doctor Who - Jodie Whittaker and her companions for new series of Doctor Who

Bradley Walsh is a key part of the Doctor Who team

It’s not the first time a star has ever been on at the same time on BBC1 and ITV, but it’s certainly unusual to see someone dominant a night’s telly like this. Just in case you need a bit more Bradley there’s also a repeat of The Chase on Challenge on Sunday at 9pm!

So, what’s Bradley up to in The Chase and Doctor Who?

Well, The Chase Celebrity Special sees us reminded of his days on the Corrie cobbles (he played Danny Baldwin back in the mid-2000s).

The Chase - Celeb Specials - July 2016 - RX3

Bradley Walsh hosts a celebrity special of The Chase featuring some very famous Corrie faces - can they win lots of money for charity?

He introduces the Chasers to Coronation Street stars Simon Gregson (who plays Steve McDonald), Lucy Fallon (Bethany Platt), Victoria Ekanoye (Angie Appleton) and Andrew Whyment (Kirk Sutherland), who are attempting to win thousands for their chosen charities.

Meanwhile, over on BBC1 Bradey’s Graham finds himself marooned on a deserted planet, appropriately named Desolation, with Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor, plus Ryan and Yasmin. Graham and co must work out why the planet is oddly deserted and, most importantly, why they can’t travel at night?

Doctor Who episode two

Episode two of Doctor Who will see the team on a strange deserted planet - why is nothing there?

So, get ready for Bradley night!

Bradley Wash main pic: David Fisher/BAFTA/REX/Shutterstock

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