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What's on TV|07-Oct-2017HOT TV THIS WEEKnewFULL STORY P9Our GirlTUESDAY 10 October, 9.00pmBBC1 DramaFormer Corrie star Michelle Keegan returns as Corporal Georgie Lane in another series of the hit army drama. Georgie’s mission, in the first of this four-part story, sees her sent to Nepal where she must help with relief following an earthquake. Can Georgie, who has a complicated love life, once again show courage and inspire the troops? Luke Pasqualino also returns as Special Forces officer Elvis Harte, while Ben Aldridge reprises his role as Captain James.FULL STORY P13Holby CityTUESDAY 10 October, 8.00pm (Scot, 10.45pm) BBC1 DramaFletch was thrilled to become director of nursing, but this week the realities of his new job come into focus when he’s tasked with breaking bad news. Meanwhile, Essie might have to say goodbye to someone important, and…4 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017The heat is on!RELLIKMonday, 9.00pm BBC1 DramaThe action moves back to the discovery of the acid killer’s second victim in the penultimate episode of time-twisting thriller Rellik, with DCI Gabriel Markham and his team realising that they have a serial killer on their hands.Going further into the past, after the first victim is found, Gabriel puts enigmatic psychiatrist Isaac Taylor (Paterson Joseph) under pressure with some tricky questions.Meanwhile, as Elaine is forced to revisit the past after she gets news from her father, new light is shed on her relationship with Gabriel as his troubling behaviour from before he was attacked is revealed.‘Gabriel is a good cop, but he’s also flawed,’ says Richard Dormer, who plays him. ‘He’s unpredictable and scary, and willing to break any rules. We’ve seen how damaged he is…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Unhappy returns!COLD FEETFriday, 9.00pm ITV DramaAs midlife crises go, Adam appears to have been in the middle of one for years, so it’s not surprising his impending 50th birthday isn’t without its fair share of drama!Having swerved becoming a grandfather, he’s still trying to become a dad again with his girlfriend Tina – despite a recent steamy rendezvous in the stationery cupboard with Sarah!So when Pete suggests a joint celebration for their milestone birthdays, Adam isn’t exactly in the mood.Things are taken out of his hands, though, when Jenny and Tina organise a night away for the gang, which turns out to be a ‘celebration’ to forget…What’s onTVEXTRAYou liked…If you enjoyed…BBC1’s drama about diligent nurse Cath Hardacre (Jodie Whittaker), who riskily masquerades as a senior doctor. Having lost her job for…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Look who’s back...JOANNA SCANLANElectric Dreams: Crazy Diamond C4 • Sunday • 9.00pmFACT FILE▸ Comedy spoof Joanna is best known for her role in BBC2’s The Thick of It from 2005 to 2012.▸ Hospital drama In 2013, she starred in BBC4’s Getting On alongside Jo Brand.▸ Tough cop In 2015, she starred in C4’s gritty drama No Offence as Detective Inspector Viv Deering and also appeared in Death Comes to Pemberley and Rev.Joanna plays Sue, a half woman/ half pig in Crazy Diamond, this week’s story in the sci-fi series Electric Dreams. She’s part of a bonkers futuristic world where a section of the population are synthetically created. Sue is a member of lab security, who’s been genetically modified, and is friends with Sally (Julia Davis), a woman who’s worried her husband is…2 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Dynasty IS BACK!newDYNASTYFrom Thursday Netflix DramaWith its feuding families, catfights and megabucks business deals, US series Dynasty was compelling viewing in the 1980s. The vicious fights between glamorous rivals Alexis Colby, played by Joan Collins, and Krystle Carrington (Linda Evans), and the ruthless plotting of billionaire oil mogul Blake Carrington were TV gold.Now the iconic show, which ran from 1981 to 1989, has been given a reboot for a new Netflix series.RuthlessMelrose Place actor Grant Show stars as Blake, played in the original series by John Forsythe, and he’s just as strong a character.‘He will ruthlessly defend his family, his business and his dynasty and will crush anything that gets in his way,’ says Grant.In themes that echo the original series, Blake sparks a conflict in the family when he marries a…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Max kills Jane?EASTENDERSThursday MUST-SEE EPISODE!Max has been walking on eggshells since he learnt Jane was pulled alive from the fire at Beale’s. As such, he’s barely left Ian – who’s been keeping vigil by his unconscious wife’s hospital bed – alone. But, of course, the schemer isn’t there to support his ‘mate’, Max is there to make sure Jane stays silent because she knows way too much…Deadly visitAnd, so far, things have gone Max’s way. Jane’s still on life support, and Steven died without confiding in anyone that Max insisted he kill his stepmum. But if Jane wakes up and remembers what happened at Beale’s, and that she knows Max is back in Walford for revenge for being wrongfully charged with Lucy Beale’s murder, it would be catastrophic.Not wanting his meticulous plans…2 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Shona dumps David!Monday MUST-SEE EPISODE!David and Shona’s relationship didn’t get off to the best start. When the widower learnt she was the mother of his wife Kylie’s killer, Clayton, he wanted out. But they’ve found their way back to each other.‘David’s the first person Shona has ever gone out with who makes her laugh,’ says Julia Goulding, who plays the mum. ‘And Shona is light relief with the misery David has been through.’Yet problems dog the couple. And this week, it’s enough to break them…When David learns Shona’s ex, Clayton’s dad Dane, is demanding achunk of her recent windfall on a scratchcard, he’s fuming and goes with Shona to tell him where to go. Dane doesn’t take it too well.Furious‘He goads David, he’s mean,’ says Julia. ‘Dane says something very nasty about…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017The body in the trunkNEW FACTUALMurder MapsThursday, 9.00pm YesterdayOn a hot summer’s day in June 1934, in the seaside town of Brighton, a station porter noticed a foul smell coming from a trunk in left luggage.Inside, and wrapped in brown paper, was the dismembered torso of a woman.‘There were few clues, no identifying marks on the body, no fingerprints on the trunk,’ says Nicholas Day, who presents this series looking at history’s most intriguing and notorious crimes.The horrific discovery turned into a major investigation. The body was that of a 25-year-old woman who was pregnant and who’d suffered a heavy blow to the head with a blunt instrument, but her identity remained a mystery.Files of 700 missing women were reviewed and, for the first time ever, the police used the national press to appeal…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Killed by her stalkerNEW FACTUALAn Hour to Catch a Killer with Trevor McDonaldThursday, 9.00pm ITVWhen Alice Ruggles was found stabbed to death in her Gateshead flat in October 2016, the Northumbria police homicide team knew the first 60 minutes of their investigation – the ‘golden hour’ – was crucial if they were going to successfully catch her killer.‘I’d never heard of the golden hour before, but it’s well known in the science of homicide investigations,’ explains Sir Trevor McDonald in a new documentary.‘It means that what you do in that first hour could determine whether the case works out well or not.’Alice’s throat had been cut in the brutal attack, and the prime suspect was her obsessive ex-boyfriend, Trimaan ‘Harry’ Dhillon, a serving soldier who had started stalking Alice after their relationship ended.24-year-old…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017NEXT WEEK’S ISSUEFOR THE LOVE OF DOGS• Paul O’Grady meets more canines in search of a homeEMMERDALE• Robert’s scheming puts Chrissie in deadly dangerBAD HABITS• Five fun-loving women spend four weeks in a convent☎For a more detailed reading of your stars, ring your sign’s Starline. Starlines are updated every Thursday. Calls cost 80p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge and last about three minutes. You must have the bill payer’s permission. Users must be 18+ SP: Spoke 0333 202 3390Compiled by: Sean Marland Photos: BBC, Channel 5, ITV…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Lording it up!Q How is your character, the Duke of Atholl, introduced to the series?A Victoria and Albert need to get away from the palace and decide to visit the Duke in Scotland. He wants to welcome them with a huge, elaborate ceremony, but actually they’re desperate to escape all the formality and just want some peaceful time in the countryside.Q The Duke belongs to an ancient Scottish family. What is he like?A In Victorian times he was quite a powerful figure in the UK. He had his own private army, and as far as I gather, the current Duke of Atholl still has the right to have his own private army.Q Did the power of playing such a prominent figure go to your head a bit?A Oh, totally, yes! I was…3 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Coming soon…Strictly favourite Reverend Richard Coles rejoins Mariella Frostrup to host the new series of The Big Painting Challenge on BBC1. Once again 10 amateur artists are sent on an intensive six-week painting boot camp with only one crowned the ultimate winner.Patricia Routledge is among the stars joining the BBC2 documentary Joe Orton Laid Bare, charting the comedy writer’s life, which was cut short in 1967 when he was murdered by his lover, Kenneth Halliwell.Get ready for Sounds Like Friday Night on BBC1, a live music show. Radio 1’s Greg James and Radio 1 Xtra’s Dotty will be joined each week by a major music artist, who’ll be introducing and interviewing the newest acts.When Sky1’s Strike Back returns for a sixth series, look out for Corrie’s Katherine Kelly in the new…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Louisa turns detectiveDOC MARTINWednesday, 9.00pm ITV DramaWith everything Louisa is juggling she could open a circus and sell tickets! The busy mum is tested this week when a Skype call for her child therapy course is disrupted by her grumpy doctor husband Martin (Martin Clunes), who shares his thoughts on Louisa’s lessons with her lecturer in his usual charming manner.Under pressure‘Louisa’s working as a headmistress, teaching, and studying at college, so she’s gone from being overwhelmed by her work to doubling the pressure!’ explains Caroline Catz, who plays hardworking mum to toddler James.‘The great thing about Martin and Louisa is, there’s never any danger of there being utter bliss between them – everyone has accepted that now!’Martin’s charms are the least of Louisa’s worries when she discovers a break-in at the school.Unsettlingly,…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Will Essie lose Parker?HOLBY CITYTuesday, 8.00pm (Scot, 10.45pm) BBC1 DramaEssie Harrison has always done her best to juggle her job as transplant coordinator at Holby with being foster mum to teen Parker Whitfield. But, this week, it could all change!Kim, Parker’s mum, has just been released from prison and Essie waits nervously for her to arrive at the hospital to spend the day with Parker.Shock‘When Essie took on Parker, it was a big shock for her to suddenly have this very different life, but I always knew she’d be a great mum,’ says Kaye Wragg, who plays her.Essie’s keen for mother and son to bond, but then Kim reveals she’s moving to Gibraltar to be with her parents. Essie can’t believe Kim’s going to pass up the opportunity to rebuild her relationship with…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017SHOCK KISS!Thursday MUST-SEE EPISODE!Charity hasn’t had any passion for a while, as her energy has been anchored towards splitting up Frank and Megan. But with that game over, she needs to spice things up again, and this week that happens – by chance…It starts as a normal day for the Woolpack landlady. Her only problem is a broken cellar door that Charity is keeping propped open with a chair. She’s down there changing a barrel when Vanessa piles in and has a pop at Charity about her fling with Frank.A big fracas‘Vanessa comes in drunk, knocks the chair and the door slams shut!’ says Emma Atkins, who plays Charity. ‘Victoria is set to lock up, so they’re there for the foreseeable future. Vanessa is angry with Charity for the way she…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Pregnant!Utter disaster rocks Phelan’s world this week when his daughter Nicola tells him she’s fallen pregnant. The chance to become a grandparent means everything to him, but when he hears the father is Gary Windass, he’s horrified.Not only is Gary in a relationship with Sarah, he knows how evil Phelan is. After all, Phelan tried to rape Gary’s mum, Anna, then forced her to have sex with him.The thought of Gary revealing all to Nicola has Phelan terrified.Will she spot his panic?It’s not great for Nicola either. A baby borne out of a one-night stand with someone who clearly wants to keep a lid on it is a nightmare.Gary is racked with guilt about his betrayal of Sarah, and if she finds out, he’ll be dumped. And if Nicola hears…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017PLEASE HELP OUR SONDOCUMENTARYBody BizarreThursday, 10.00pm TLCRobert David is a happy, smiley four-year-old but he was born with a medical condition that means the right side of his face and tongue grows much faster than the left.Not only is Robert’s face severely disfigured but the rapid growth is affecting his breathing and slowly choking him to death.Mum Ilona and her husband, Szabolcs, both from Romania, were scared for their son’s health and desperate to find a cure.DiagnosisWith help from friends, who fundraised, Robert and his parents travelled to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where they were told Robert has segmental overgrowth. It’s a genetic mutation only present in some parts of the body and causes excessive growth in the tissue.Sadly there’s no cure, but Robert’s parents are hopeful their son can be helped, and…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017My triumphs and tragedyNEW DOCUMENTARYSir Bobby Charlton at 80Sunday, 10.30pm BBC1He may be turning 80, but Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton remains one of the world’s most famous footballers.Raised in Ashington, Northumberland, Bobby was talent spotted by Man United aged 15.‘It’s what you dream of, isn’t it? It was magic,’ he says in this special documentary to celebrate his 80th birthday that also features interviews with United legends Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney.Bobby became one of manager Sir Matt Busby’s first team players, the Busby Babes. But when he was 20, everything changed.As the team was returning from a European Cup match against Red Star Belgrade on 6 February 1958, their plane crashed on take off at Munich Airport. Of the 44 on board, 23 died, eight…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Connie’s crisis!CASUALTYSaturday, 8.40pm BBC1 DramaMedics are well known for making the worst patients and Holby City ED’s clinical lead, Connie Beauchamp, is no exception.This week, Connie’s private cardiologist, Dr Simon Feathering, confirms she has a serious heart tumour and recommends that she has immediate surgery to treat the tumour and find out for certain if it’s malignant.Connie, however, has a crisis of confidence. She certainly doesn’t want her colleague Jac Naylor performing the operation, even if she is one of the best in the business, and insists on a referral outside of Holby.Later, while working in the ED, a distressed Connie decides to discuss the case of a heart tumour patient with her colleague Ethan, who’s completely unaware that she’s actually the patient in question.Ethan, it turns out, agrees with Dr…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Georgie to the rescue!newOUR GIRLTue, 9.00pm BBC1 DramaAfter showing true grit to prove herself in the last series of Our Girl, Lance Corporal Georgie Lane is back for three separate missions – and this week sees the start of a four-part run of the first one, which sees the British Army medic heading to Nepal to assist in the relief effort after a series of terrible earthquakes.‘As the series begins, we see Georgie in Syria with Special Forces, then we cut to her getting a call from Captain James [Ben Aldridge] asking her to go to Nepal,’ says Michelle Keegan, who plays Georgie. ‘She’s there to provide medical support and look after the children.’New romanceAt the end of the last series, Georgie rejected both fiancé Jamie (Royce Pierreson) and old flame Elvis (Luke…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Hidden secrets!LIARMonday, 9.00pm ITV DramaAndrew Earlham has certainly shown his true colours in ITV’s tense thriller, Liar. After drugging and raping schoolteacher Laura (Joanne Froggatt), it looks like he has subsequently done the same to DI Vanessa Harmon (Shelley Conn), who was originally investigating the case.God complexIn this week’s penultimate episode, pregnant Vanessa starts to piece together what has happened, while evil Andrew visits an elderly friend and asks if he can stow away a mysterious bag in her shed…‘Andrew has a huge ego and a god complex,’ says Ioan Gruffudd, who plays the sinister surgeon.‘He’s driven, dogged and determined and he uses his charm and intelligence to get what he wants.’DangerousMeanwhile, as Laura makes a devastating discovery, her mission to ensure that Andrew pays for his crimes is all-consuming and…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Hunting for Jay!newCELEBRITY HUNTEDTuesday, 9.15pm C4 RealityWhen musicians Jay McGuiness and Siva Kaneswaran agreed to go on the run for C4’s cat-and-mouse reality show Celebrity Hunted, fans of their band, The Wanted, helped them to avoid capture.‘Our fans are the best,’ says Jay, the winner of Strictly Come Dancing in 2015. ‘They’re so much smarter than us. We made lots of mistakes while we were on the run and our fans certainly helped us out of a few pickles.’PursuedJay and Siva join five other celebrity ‘fugitives’ – Gogglebox’s Steph and Dom, Made in Chelsea stars Spencer Matthews and Jamie Laing, and TV presenter Anneka Rice – in the fourpart series, which is showing as part of C4’s Stand Up to Cancer strand.The seven famous faces must remain at large for two weeks…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Village in agony!Following the fatal events of last week’s fire and shooting – which saw Moira trapped in a burning barn with furious Emma who then ran off into the woods, chased by gun-toting Adam – the villagers are in utter shock.The results were grave. Some are grieving a lost loved one, and for others, shocks, secrets and lies have surfaced that will change their lives for ever.Freaked outGabby, who sparked Emma’s rage by outing her killer secret about pushing James to his death, is in bits. She was looking for revenge on the nurse, but she hadn’t expected it to go this far. The frazzled teen is totally freaked out.But it’s Moira, who’s in real dire straits. Having been targeted by jealous Emma over the farmer’s relationship with James – she…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Soap gossip!⋆ No more Mr NastyCorrie’s Nathan is safely locked up now, but what’s next for actor Chris Harper, who brought the evil sex predator to life? ‘It’s really exciting – there are a number of things coming up,’ reveals Chris. ‘But first is an animation I have worked on for Voicing CSA [a charity for survivors of sexual abuse].’⋆ New in WalfordHollywood starPatrick Bergin is swapping Tinsel Town for Walford. The irish actor, whose films include Sleeping with the Enemy, plays Phil’s villainous old mate Aidan Maguire. ‘I’ve watched and admired EastEnders since the days of Dirty Den,’ says Patrick, who will be on screen over Christmas.⋆ Anna... again!The roles keep coming for former Brookie star Anna Friel who’s gone on to do great things since her days on the…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017Date with a SHARK!NEW FACTUALAustralian Wilderness with Ray MearsFriday, 8.00pm (regions vary) ITVWildlife expert and survivalist Ray Mears has travelled to Australia many times, but he fulfilled a lifelong dream while filming his new series for ITV — he went swimming with sharks.The first stop on Ray’s journey is the Ningaloo Coast along theIndian Ocean. After a hot day trekking across the rocky desert of the Mandu Mandu Gorge, Ray arrives at Ningaloo Reef, where he gets up close and personal with the world’s largest fish.‘Swimming alongside the whale shark was a first for me,’ says Ray. ‘It’s quite something to get close to a fish the size of a double-decker bus. To swim with a marine mammal and to lookone straight in the eye, you feel a special connection. It’s a mysterious…1 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017HAVE YOUR SAYWrite to:Have Your Say, What’s On TV, 2nd Floor, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9APEmail us:wotv.postbag@timeinc.com Please remember to include your full postal address in your emailWe pay:10 for every letter or rant printed and 25 for the Star Letter!Dour Debbie DingleI wish that the Emmerdale writers would stop pushing Ross Barton and Debbie Dingle as the ITV soap’s ‘golden couple’. I have never been able to understand why Debbie is so well-liked by viewers, she’s so dour and surly. Heaven knows why Ross is pining for her like a lovesick puppy! The charming mechanic could do so much better and would be better off on his own.Adrian David, LondonRant of the weekShut up and dance!Why do Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have to perform those stupid, childish jokes when…3 min
What's on TV|07-Oct-2017YOUR STARSARIES(21 March-20 April)If problems start piling up, or people won’t see sense, it’s best to leave them be for a while and focus on other things.STARLINE: 0905 817 0426TAURUS(21 April-21 May)Jealousy rears its ugly head and there’ll be hold-ups at work – but you will be okay as long as you avoid misunderstandings.STARLINE: 0905 817 0427GEMINI(22 May-21 June)There may be a row over money, a relative will require careful handling, and it’s best to let a partner have their own way, too.STARLINE: 0905 817 0428CANCER(22 June-22 July)It’s a case of more haste less speed this week. Someone close will shout the odds and a few home truths will be flying about.STARLINE: 0905 817 0429LEO(23 July-22 August)You’ll need the patience of a saint to handle interruptions to your schedule, money matters…2 min
