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What's on TV|26-Jun-2021HOT TV THIS WEEKnewLove IslandMON TUE WED THU FRI 28 June-2 July, 9pm ITV2 EntertainmentIt’s been 16 months since the last series of the much-talked-about dating show, but it’s back with more singletons ready to pair up at the villa in Mallorca. At the end of the series, one couple will be crowned winners and nab the cash prize. Laura Whitmore returns to host.FULL STORY P11Holby CityTUE 29 June, 7.20pm (Scot, 8.20pm) BBC1 DramaAs she struggles with her own emotional turmoil after recent tragic events, Lucky throws herself into her work and goes above and beyond for a young couple who receive a devastating diagnosis. But in her eagerness to set things right, Lucky’s challenged by her colleagues for overstepping the mark, resulting in all her pent-up emotion spilling out. Does Holby’s mental-health…4 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Farewell…Best known for…His breakthrough role come in 1972 film Deliverance, about a canoe trip that takes a dark turn. He also starred as Lex Luthor’s henchman Otis in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1981) and voiced villainous Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear in Toy Story 3 (2010).Other achievements…On TV, he appeared in famous US series including The Waltons, The Rockford Files, Hawaii Five-O, and Murder, She Wrote. He also played J Edgar Hoover in the miniseries Robert Kennedy and His Times.Family life…Ned died from natural causes on 13 June, aged 83, at his LA home. He had eight children and was married four times.…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Dom’s dilemma!HOLBY CITYTue, 7.20pm (Scot, 8.20pm) BBC1 DramaAfter the turmoil of recent months, Dominic Copeland is focused on moving forward as he settles into his new role as clinical lead on Keller. And he’s not the only one moving on, as he learns that his ex-husband Lofty is getting married again!Dom’s day gets worse when a patient, Danny, accuses him of leaving a surgical glove inside him during an earlier operation. Dom’s certain this never happened, but struggles to stand his ground alongside Rory, the chirpy new locum registrar.Rory tries to apologise to Dom for them getting off on the wrong foot but Dom’s preoccupied – Danny’s gone missing and Dom suspects the patient has an eating disorder. Dom and Rory soon track down Danny, who they discover has eaten a…2 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Time to COUPLE UP!newLOVE ISLANDMon-Fri, 9pm ITV2 EntertainmentAfter taking a break from our screens last summer due to the pandemic, ITV2’s sun-kissed saga, Love Island, is back!Laura Whitmore – who fronted last year’s winter Love Island in South Africa – hosts, as a new batch of flirty young singletons descend on the iconic villa on the sunny Spanish island of Mallorca to find their perfect match. And Laura is already feeling excited…Fun loving‘I think we all need a bit more love and fun in our lives and everyone’s ready for Love Island to be back, myself included,’ says Laura. ‘I really missed watching it last summer. I couldn’t watch the news any more. I needed something that was a bit more fun – everyone’s the same.’Among the Islanders looking to ‘couple up’ this…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Fight for the future!The Tomorrow WarNEWAvailable: Friday 2 July Genre: Sci-fi thriller Runs: 140minChris Pratt takes on another high-intensity, sci-fi role as family man, high-school teacher and action hero Dan Forester, who travels to the future to join a battle against aliens threatening the world, in a bid to save the destiny of his young daughter.The action kicks off when a group of time travellers arrive from the year 2051 with a terrifying message – 30 years in the future mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for humanity is for Dan and a ragtag band of fellow civilian recruits to be transported into the future and fight to rewrite the fate of the planet.‘The Tomorrow War is going to be epic – it’s like nothing…3 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021What a week for…Lola’s surpriseEASTENDERSShe meets up with a distracted Isaac for lunch. And he has a big surprise for her…p22Fiz gets newsCORONATION STREETShe finds out ex Tyrone and Alina are expecting a baby. Will she go on the warpath?p20Faith’s fearEMMERDALEWorried that her cancer’s returned, will she confide in Cain and her family?p21Cleo’s questHOLLYOAKSHer mission is to bring her abuser Pete to justice, and she makes a drastic decision…p23Hendrix’s dadNEIGHBOURSThe lad’s father, Pierce, turns up in Ramsay Street. But what does he want?p23Ryder worriesHOME AND AWAYHe’s feeling very guilty that Mac had to close her business due to the rat allegations.p23● Doctors is on its summer break…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Heart attack!Life at No.8 hasn’t exactly been an easy ride for Gail recently, what with her kids Nick, David and Sarah bickering like toddlers.That’s not to mention all the serious trouble Nick and his partner Leanne have found themselves in with drug dealer Harvey, which has left Nick’s ex Natasha refusing to let him have contact with son Sam.This week, it all gets too much for a stressed-out Gail. First, Nick and Sarah have a bust-up about Nick selling his shares in the factory. Then David discovers Gail is babysitting Sam and puts pressure on her to let Nick see him.Even though Gail’s adamant she needs to respect Natasha’s wishes, that doesn’t stop conniving David, who ends up duping Gail into letting Sam and Nick meet, which leads to yet another…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Soap gossip!★ Katie joins Hollyoaks!Hollyoaks fans can see a familiar face from Corrie soon when Katie McGlynn, AKA Sinead Tinker, arrives in the soap. Her character Becky becomes friends with Diane Hutchinson as the pair bond over their babies, but Becky definitely has some ulterior motives for striking up the friendship…★ Pooky’s climate dramaPooky Quesnel is among the cast of new BBC1 drama The Trick. The actor, who played Rachel Branning in EastEnders, will star with Jason Watkins and Jerome Flynn in a story that follows the ‘Climategate scandal’ of 2009 involving a Norfolk professor.★ Cruising with KenJoin Corrie legend William Roache this September for a five-day cruise from Southampton to Belfast and back! He is among the entertainment on board the Regal Princess, along with music shows featuring Lulu and…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Coming of age!NEW FACTUALKate: Our Queen in WaitingSaturday, 9pm Channel 5A decade has passed since Kate walked down the aisle to marry Prince William, yet since that day the shy middle-class girl has become an integral part of the Royal Family.This special documentary traces how the duch*ess of Cambridge has come of age since a nervy first media appearance when she and William announced their engagement back in 2010.‘Kate was clearly not comfortable speaking on camera,’ explains royal commentator Ashley Pearson. ‘That was the first time we really got to hear her voice and in the interview William kind of answered the questions for her and was very protective.’Now the mother of future king Prince George is a fashion icon who is polished in front of the camera and moved Brits as…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Surviving summerFACTUALScotland: A Year in the WildFriday, 7pm Channel 5For one young male white-tailed eaglet on the west coast of Scotland, survival hangs in the balance.His bigger sister has been attacking him since he was a few days old and steals every mouthful of food his parents provide.‘If he doesn’t get his fair share, his days are surely numbered,’ says John Hannah, narrator of Scotland: A Year in the Wild, which was filmed over four seasons.In this week’s episode, it’s summer, and the country’s creatures must make the most of the abundance of food in order to survive the winter.We meet a one-year-old otter who’s reluctant to leave his mum but faces an attack from a male looking to mate with her, plus a red deer calf who must follow his…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021HAVE YOUR SAYWrite to: Have Your Say, What’s On TV, 2nd Floor, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9APEmail us: wotv.postbag@futurenet.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!Holby shockI can’t believe what I’ve heard on the news, that Holby City is going to end early next year. I think it is so much better than any of the other medical dramas on TV – the storylines and gritty, realistic plots had me glued to the screen. Please, BBC1, have a change of heart and continue this wonderful programme.Georgina Davies, West MidlandsRant of the weekKeep it real!What’s wrong with Corrie? After enjoying the soap for such a long time, some of the storylines are getting ridiculous.…3 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021YOUR STARSARIES (21 March-20 April)Walking a coastal path or a converted railway trail will allow you to raise money for a local charity you’re keen to support.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0426*TAURUS (21 April-21 May)You’re sorting through recipes to plan a special event. Check your list before shopping to avoid forgetting something.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0427*GEMINI (22 May-21 June)You feel like exploring some local caves or a nature reserve. Ask a potential lover to join you and it could turn romantic.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0428*CANCER (22 June-22 July)Considering selling your house? Get it valued first – you may decide to keep it a little longer as an investment.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0429*LEO (23 July-22 August)If you’re working on something in your garden, protect yourself from the sun’s rays. They’re stronger than you…2 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021In theHOT SEAT!COUNTDOWNMonday-Friday, 2.10pm C4 Game showQ What made you say yes to presenting Countdown?A I’d had a modest amount of offers – but then Countdown came along and I thought, ‘That would be really satisfying and enjoyable.’ It seemed quite a good fit – I’ve had all those years of thinking on my feet. I do the Times crossword, so I’m not completely hopeless with anagrams, but I’m less good at mental arithmetic!Q You were known as the ‘queen of mean’ when you hosted the BBC’s Weakest Link. Will you be bringing any of that energy to Countdown?A Like Weakest Link, it depends on who the contestant is and how they’ll react to you. Some you can be naughtier with than others!Q You appeared in the show’s Dictionary Corner in 1987.…2 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Fight for justice!LAST IN SERIES!BEFORE WE DIEWednesday, 9pm C4 DramaBilly and Hannah are poised to intercept the Mimicas’ attempt to smuggle 150kg of cocaine into Bristol – but then a devastating shock makes them realise that they’ve been deceived. Can they still bring the Croatian crime family to justice, and identify the mole working within the police?‘A drama like Before We Die is like tugging at a thread on a garment,’ says Vincent Regan, who plays Billy. ‘When you get to the end, we’ve been pulling at a lot of threads – but there’s still a very big cardigan you can carry on pulling!’…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Mini crosswordwin £100!ACROSS1 Film starring Jeff Bridges as The Dude, The ---Lebowski (3)3 Ernie’s Sesame Street pal (4)6 Band whose albums include The Bends and OK Computer (9)7 ----Beach, short-lived ITV soap with Jason Donovan (4)9 ----Girls, Lindsay Lohan film (4)11 Michelangelo ---------, film director (9)13 ----LaBeouf, played John McEnroe in Borg vs McEnroe (4)14 Raiders of the Lost ---, 1981 Steven Spielberg movie (3)DOWN1 Jersey-based TV detective played by John Nettles (8)2 TV sitcom set in a retirement home, Waiting for ---(3)3 Oscar-winning movie starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali, Green ---- (4)4 Superman actor, Christopher -----(5)5 Better Call Saul star, Bob --------(8)8 Detective played by David Soul and Owen Wilson (5)10 True Blood star, ----Paquin (4)12 ---Jordan, ballroom dancer (3)Editorial Complaints We work hard to achieve the highest standards…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021NEW TO WATCHAmerica: The Motion PictureNETFLIX From Wednesday 30 June, one-off animationChanning Tatum voices George Washington in Netflix’s satirical (and slightly foul-mouthed) take on US history. The bonkers adult animated comedy is set in an alternative timeline, as a chainsaw-wielding George Washington goes to war.Somos.NETFLIX From Wednesday 30 June, six eps as a box setThis harrowing Mexican drama tells the true story of a small border town. When a US Drug Enforcement Administration operation goes wrong, a powerful drugs cartel kills hundreds of innocent people.Young RoyalsNETFLIX From Thursday 1 July, six episodes as a box setLove or duty? That’s the question Prince Wilhelm has to answer in Netflix’s new Swedish royal drama. The series follows the teenage prince as he arrives at a new boarding school, where he gets the chance to…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Be our surrogate!Despite Bernie’s fear that she’s not losing weight fast enough for Rainie and Stuart to consider her as a surrogate, her fortunes reverse this week. In the light of little Abi’s disappearance, the Highways agree to pay her to carry their baby. But with Bernie ordering more diet drugs from Tiff, will Rainie and Stuart find out about her pill-popping?EastEnders may be affected by Euro 2020 football. This week’s episodes are available on BBC iPlayer from Mon 28 June…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Cain’s torment…Wednesday MUST-SEE EPISODE!Faith’s been experiencing some pain, but she hasn’t been able to bring herself to talk to anyone about it. Five years ago, she had cancer, which resulted in a double mastectomy, so she’s worried that it might have returned.‘She puts it down to stress and tiredness, and the fact she’s been living in a hearse,’ says Sally Dexter, who plays Faith. ‘But things get worse quite quickly.’CollapseWhen Faith falls over, Cain and Chas are convinced their mum is drunk. Then, later, she collapses in front of her ex, Pollard.‘This pain gets worse and worse in her back and her hip,’ explains Sally. ‘Her leg goes numb and it folds underneath her and she just collapses on the floor.’After Manpreet sends her to hospital for an MRI scan, Faith…2 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Fall of a socialiteNEW FACTUALGhislaine Maxwell: Epstein’s ShadowSunday, 9pm Sky Documentaries All three episodes will be on Sky Box Sets and NOW from Sunday 27 JuneGhislaine Maxwell is currently in a US jail, charged with her alleged role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of young girls by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – which she denies.It’s a far cry from her life as a wealthy British socialite, the daughter of billionaire Mirror Group media mogul Robert Maxwell, and a friend of Prince Andrew.‘The woman sitting in a prison cell bears no resemblance to this confident, social girl I knew,’ says Anna Pasternak, who met Ghislaine at the University of Oxford. ‘You think, “How on Earth could you have got to this place?”’So how did Ghislaine end up awaiting trial for allegedly procuring girls…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021What’s Hot!What’s Not!All kicking off!England’s opening football match of Euro 2020 on 13 June was the most-watched game of the tournament up to that point, with 7.2m tuning in to watch the Three Lions beat Croatia 1-0 at Wembley.Criminal figuresThe first episode of C4’s three-part crime docuseries In the Footsteps of Killers, fronted by Emilia Fox, attracted just 850,000 viewers at 10pm on 9 June. BBC1’s The Great British Sewing Bee (9pm) was the night’s big winner, with 4.5m viewers.…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021You liked…Now try…CANOE MANon BBC4If you enjoyed…The BBC4 drama about real-life con man John Darwin (Bernard Hill), who faked his own death in 2002 for life-insurance money. The former teacher pretended to disappear at sea in a canoe, with his wife Anne (Saskia Reeves) playing the grieving widow to friends, the police and even their sons.THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND THE CANOEon ITVYou’ll want to check out…Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan as John and Anne Darwin in ITV’s upcoming four-part drama. Focusing on how Anne became complicit in the deception, the series also stars Mark Stanley (White House Farm) and Karl Pilkington (Sick of It).WORDS: HANNAH DAVIES, STEVEN PERKINS, VICTORIA WILSON. PHOTOS: BBC, C4, GETTY, PA IMAGES…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Blast from THE PAST!CASUALTYSaturday, 9.30pm BBC1 DramaCharlie Fairhead’s jaw drops in Casualty this week when he realises that the hospital’s former chief executive Vanessa Lytton has been admitted!The other medics nominate Charlie (Derek Thompson) to treat her… something he’s less than pleased about! But, as it turns out, Vanessa seems a changed woman…Comeback‘I’m thrilled to be stepping back into Vanessa’s shoes,’ says Leslie Ash, who played the CEO on Holby City from 2009 until 2010. ‘She caused a lot of trouble and ended up having to leave!’Charlie’s surprised when Vanessa apologises for all the problems she caused – and credits her new husband, Mike (Coronation Street star Bill Ward), for helping turn her life around. Vanessa also reveals her disability has progressed and she’s now almost entirely dependent on Mike.Vanessa’s admitted with a…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021TIME FOR A CATCH-UP!I May Destroy YouBAFTA-winner Michaela Coel plays Arabella, a London writer who’s sexually assaulted and soon discovers that coming to terms with what happened will take the unwavering support of her friends.TogetherThe bitterness between a married couple (played by Sharon Horgan and James McAvoy) is palpable as they are forced to spend all their time in each other’s company in BBC2’s poignant lockdown drama.Our Cilla: The One and OnlyThis show is a celebration of singer and TV presenter Cilla Black, who gave us a ‘lorra lorra’ fun from the 1960s onwards. Guests include Ore Oduba and Christopher Biggins.SmotherDervla Kirwan is compelling as rattled matriarch Val tries to get to the truth after her husband, Denis (Stuart Graham), is found dead at the bottom of a cliff in Alibi’s twisty Irish…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Max returns?Thursday MUST-SEE EPISODE!Mick Carter’s not the only one who has been in a state of shock since discovering his childhood sweetheart Linda is pregnant for the fifth time – and that Max is the baby daddy.Linda’s been struggling to come to terms with carrying a child that’s not her hubby’s, after she had a brief fling with businessman Max while estranged from Mick.DilemmaWith her bump growing, Linda’s well aware she can’t hide her pregnancy much longer. But the truth comes out faster than she hoped this week when stepdaughter Frankie throws a surprise joint birthday party and baby shower in honour of Linda turning 44, leaving both Mick and Linda horrified by the unwanted attention!Not only that, but Linda receives a birthday present from Max – postmarked Croatia – leaving…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Shock for Aaron!Aaron’s head is still spinning following Victoria’s bombshell about the death of her rapist, Lee.Robert, Aaron’s ex-husband and Victoria’s brother, is currently serving a 14-year prison sentence for murdering Lee after hitting him over the head with a shovel in revenge for his sister’s rape ordeal.But it’s suddenly come to light that Lee had already suffered a head injury earlier in the day while fighting with his brother Luke. It could mean that Robert might be released sooner than expected.Good newsAlthough that’s good news for Victoria, Aaron won’t be hanging out the bunting for his ex just yet, especially after Robert decided to end their marriage when he was banged up.Last week, Victoria asked Aaron to visit Robert in prison, but he refused and stormed off. Now that he’s with…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021Rainforest superheroes!FACTUALImpossible AnimalsSunday, 8pm Sky NatureRainforests are lush, fertile and teeming with life but even this doesn’t guarantee success for animals trying to survive there.‘Naturally you’d think this would be the best place to live, but think again,’ says presenter Patrick Aryee in the second episode of his wildlife series. ‘It’s an impenetrable maze of dense vegetation and there are more species per square kilometre than anywhere else on earth.’Just getting around is a problem, which is why the hummingbird is able to rotate its wings in a figure of eight, allowing it to fly backwards, forwards and sideways at speed as well as hover in mid air.Squirrel monkeys and gibbons can propel their way through the trees, the margay wildcat can climb head first down a tree, while the basilisk…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021BIG and beautiful!NEW FACTUALBig Dog BritainThursday, 10pm C4Things are a bit of a squeeze at the Moorhouse family’s home in Yorkshire. Claire and Mav have two grown-up children but it’s their pet dogs who dominate the house. The couple own a whopping 10 Irish wolfhounds, one of the biggest and tallest breeds of canines.‘We started with just a couple but once you’ve got three or four, you think “Why not have another?”’ says Mav, who’s one of the owners of large breed dogs featured in the hour-long documentary.Claire and Mav are besotted with their dogs and the animals even have a spacious chill-out room devoted entirely to them where they can lounge on dog beds and be entertained by the TV. But Claire confesses to having a favourite.‘I have a soft spot…1 min
What's on TV|26-Jun-2021FUN!£500 crosswordSolve the clues and rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out the name of an English actor and presenter (5,4). To enter, see below right. The winner gets £500. Usual rules apply (below).ACROSS1 Strictly judge, Shirley ------(6)5 Presenter married to Judy Finnigan, -------Madeley (7)7 Film director, Nicolas ----(4)8 Cartoon animal resident of Jellystone Park, ----Bear (4)9 British star of drug-trafficking drama series ZeroZeroZero, ------Riseborough (6)10 Actor from 2002 comedy drama film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, John -------(7)13 2005 fantasy movie, Charlie and the ---------Factory (9)16 Bake Off judge, ----Leith (4)18 Played Gloria in 1996 film Brassed Off, ----Fitzgerald (4)19 Strictly Come Dancing co-host, Claudia ---------(9)21 Sitcom written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge (7)23 Comedian and long-distance runner, Eddie ------(6)27 BBC sitcom from 1990-2000 that starred…4 min
