Motherland fan-favourite star’s exciting TV return is confirmed – and you can watch it so soon

The much-anticipated reality series, “Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters,” starring beloved actress Lucy Punch from “Motherland,” has officially set its premiere date.

As a thrill-seeking admirer, I find myself drawn into the captivating world of the ITV series, where renowned personalities, like me, conquer their own oceanic fears. This exhilarating voyage takes us face-to-face with nature’s most formidable underwater predators. Each celebrity embarks on an adrenaline-pumping and demanding adventure, a challenge-filled journey that pushes them beyond their limits.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s iconic film Jaws, it has been announced that Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters will debut on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on Monday, July 14th.

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Actress Punch, renowned for her role as Amanda Hughes in “Motherland” and its spin-off “Amandaland”, will be joined on screen by Ade Adepitan, Sir Lenny Henry, Ross Noble, Dougie Poynter, Helen George, and Rachel Riley in the upcoming production.

In this show, filming has taken place in The Bahamas, home to over a dozen types of sharks such as Bull, Hammerhead, and Tiger. As the story unfolds, each celebrity will encounter larger and more perilous creatures.

According to Karen Plumb, the team at Plimsoll Production stands out as the ideal group to initiate a unique blend of conservation and captivating popular culture.

We’re always on the hunt for creative methods to tell wildlife tales, and we believe our unique take on the fish-out-of-water theme, which comes 50 years after the release of ‘Jaws’, will significantly change people’s viewpoint about these vital predators before it’s too late.

Soon, Punch will step into waters teeming with sharks, but before that, she’s set to return as Amanda in the popular sitcom Amandaland. The BBC announced its renewal for a second season back in March.

Delighted by the commission for another season of “Amandaland”, its co-writer and creator, Holly Walsh, expressed: “We’ve been amazed by the reception our show has received, and we can hardly wait to collaborate on the upcoming series!

Executive producer Sharon Horgan stated, “When creating each new production, our aim is to produce something we’re passionate about and can take pride in. Yet, the fact that we’ve amassed such a dedicated fanbase surpasses even our wildest dreams and aspirations.

She mentioned that the remarkable team behind the show – actors, scriptwriters, directors, and production staff – put in a tremendous amount of effort. It’s truly heartening to witness their hard work resulting in success. Furthermore, she referred to our leading character, Punch, as exceptionally talented.

Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters premieres on ITV1 and ITVX on 14 July.

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2025-07-04 17:49