What time is Inside the Ritz Hotel on ITV and who is starring?
INSIDE The Ritz Hotel - the series which explores one of the world’s most prestigious and well known establishments - is back on your screens TONIGHT (July 24) on ITV.
The hotel has housed Margaret Thatcher and Charlie Chaplin, but what makes it so popular with the elite? Find out in this behind-the-scenes programme...
What is Inside The Ritz Hotel?
The series explores the workings of one of the greatest hotels in the world.
ITV has been granted access to the establishment to learn how the brand has managed to stand out from a host of luxury hotels.
Famous faces including Richard E Grant, Anna Wintour and Mo Salah visit the hotel and we find out how they prepare their famous Afternoon Tea.
The Piccadilly hotel is where former prime minister Margaret Thatcher died in a private suite in April 2013.
Also, Fred Moore, who founded Woolworth, and Conservation Lord Steinberg passed away in the hotel.
When does Inside The Ritz Hotel start?
The series debuted on July 3 on ITV from 8.00pm to 8.30pm, and is composed of four episodes.
With the final episode in the series being broadcast TONIGHT (July 24) at the same time.
Episode one gave viewers a glimpse of how the hotel is operated and what makes it one of the best hotels in the world.
The second show followed follow executive chef John Williams as he prepared to launch the first ever cookbook revealing The Ritz’s most famous recipes.
Also, Penny Lancaster popped in for cocktails, and head concierge Michael De Cozar was celebrated for his 46 years of service.
While in the third episode, the Ritz hosted a glitzy dinner dance at the establishment.
And executive chef John Williams will introduce a new home-reared ingredient to the famous menu.
The show will also explore how old butler tricks are still in practise today as well as welcome some Spanish superstars who have jetted in for Prince Charles' 70th birthday celebrations, no less.
Four interesting facts about The Ritz Hotel?
1) The Ritz has its own magazine, detailing the history of the establishment, as well as the latest news on the hotel. You can .
2) There is a cocktail named after the actress Tallulah Bankhead, who drank champagne out of her size four black suede shoe during a press conference held at The Ritz in 1951.
Before slurping down the drink, she cried out: "Winston Churchill is my god! I'm just mad about England. I mean Britain..."
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3) Charlie Chaplin was mobbed outside the famous hotel by fans when he arrived there in September,1921.
He had to be escorted inside by roughly 40 policeman and once inside he threw carnations from his balcony to his adorers.
4) The Ritz has inspired songs including Irving Berlin’s 1927 song ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’, which became a popular phrase in 1911.