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What's on TV|09-Jun-2018HOT TV THIS WEEKnewPoldarkSUNDAY 10 June, 9pm BBC1 DramaIt’s 1796 when the fourth series kicks off, with Ross and Demelza (Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson) trying to patch up their relationship, although their other loves, Elizabeth Warleggan and Hugh Armitage, are never far from their minds. After a riot, Demelza’s brothers, Sam and Drake, are arrested. Can Ross save them from execution? Morwenna is distraught over Drake’s plight, but her husband, Reverend Ossie Whitworth, doesn’t share her concern.FULL STORY P9newSoccer AidSUNDAY 10 June, 6.30pm ITV SportCelebrities and football players team up at Old Trafford for the biennial Soccer Aid match for Unicef. Pop singer Robbie Williams leads out the all-star England side, while Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt captains the Rest Of The World squad. Celebrity players include singer Olly Murs, TOWIE’s Mark…3 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Bernie’s back!HOLBY CITYTuesday, 8pm (Scot, 10.45pm) BBC1 DramaSerena is surprised when her long-distance lover, Bernie Wolfe, returns from Nairobi. Bernie (Jemma Redgrave) has set up a Kenyan trauma centre and Serena agreed to join her as its other lead surgeon, so Bernie can’t see what’s keeping Serena at Holby.‘The public response to ‘Berena’ was so explosive, that to drop it would’ve been a mistake,’ says Catherine Russell, who plays Serena. ‘It’s great to have Jemma back!’Bernie and Serena soon prove they’re a dream team in theatre. Serena’s nephew, Jason, has a pregnant girlfriend, Greta, who arrives at Holby with stomach pains, and Bernie is able to treat her. When Bernie tells Serena that she understands she’s staying at Holby because Greta, Jason and their baby are her family now, Serena reassures…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Rage at royalty!VERSAILLESMonday, 9pm BBC2 DramaKing Louis XVI might be the most powerful man in Europe, but he’s shocked when a lowly cobbler accuses him of starving his people this week. Shoemakers Jeanne (Jenny Platt) and her brother, Guillaume (Matthew McNulty), come to the palace to measure Louis for a new pair of shoes, yet the King is furious when Jeanne blames him for the poverty in Paris…‘People thought the King was ordained by God,’ says Jenny, who played Violet Wilson in Coronation Street. ‘So it’s very brave – and dangerous – for a humble shoemaker like Jeanne to question him!’You liked…HARD SUN On BBC1If you enjoyed…The pre-apocalyptic cop thriller set in London with Jim Sturgess as DCI Charlie Hicks and Agynesss Deyn as his mismatched partner DI Elaine Renko. When the…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Love for Missy?ACKLEY BRIDGETuesday, 8pm C4 DramaAfter learning Aaron is her estranged half-brother in last week’s opener of Ackley Bridge, Nas Paracha wants nothing to do with him. But when the family of her best friend, Missy Booth, runs into trouble this week, it seems Missy likes having him around…There’s drama in the Booth household when Missy discovers her mum Simone’s boyfriend, Craig, has moved out – but he’s left her in debt, and loan shark Linda is banging on the door, demanding to be repaid!Family strifeFeeling responsible for her mum and younger sister, Hayley, Missy skips school to work shifts at a burger van in order to pay Linda what she’s owed.‘Missy’s got so much resting on her shoulders and starts working to the detriment of her schooling,’ says Poppy Lee…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Baby heartbreakW hen Chas found herself attending a baby scan on her own, she was expecting to find out the sex of the baby and take the good news home to her fiancé Paddy. But it didn’t turn out like that.Though Chas was delighted to be told she was carrying a girl, the sonographer then identified bilateral renal agenesis, a genetic disorder which prevents kidneys from developing. Chas was then given the utterly devastating diagnosis that her baby wouldn’t make it.The mum returned home in shreds but found herself keeping it from Paddy.TensionThis week, churned up Chas finds herself having to agree to allow an excited and unaware Paddy to throw a baby shower.With The Woolpack all ready for the party, Chas can hold it in no longer and blindsides Paddy…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Soap gossip!Jenna’s musicalEastEnders’ Jenna Russell, who played Michelle Fowler in the soap, is about to take to the stage. From Monday, 18 June the actress will star in award-winning musical Fun Home as it transfers from the US to the UK’s Young Vic theatre in London.Sinead to return!It’s been two years since Hollyoaks’ Sinead O’Connor (Stephanie Davis) disappeared with Ste Hay’s daughter Hannah. But Diane’s stepdaughter will make a dramatic comeback this Autumn after having an affair with her stepdad Tony.Corinne celebratesA new season celebrating 100 years of women’s lives is set to start this month on BBC4, including Happy Birthday, the story of a woman looking back over her 90 years of life, starring Corinne Skinner-Carter, aka EastEnders’ Audrey Trueman.…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018I love my new familyNEW FACTUALLong Lost Family: What Happened NextMonday, 9pm ITVOver a year has passed since Cathie Cutler-Evans met her half-sister and brother, Ann and Mark, for the first time.In 1964, Cathie was born to teenage single mum Adrienne, who made the tough decision to give her up for adoption when she was 10 weeks old. Cathie appeared on the last series of Long Lost Family in a desperate bid to find Adrienne, but she was devastated to learn that her birth mother had passed away in 2012.She made the discovery, however, that Adrienne had gone on to have Ann and Mark, and the siblings were thrilled to finally get to know each other.In the first episode of the follow-up show, Long Lost Family: What Happened Next, Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018A diet to save my life?NEW FACTUALThe Fast Fix: DiabetesWednesday, 9pm ITVThere are 3.5m people living with type 2 diabetes in the UK, with 10 per cent of the NHS’s budget spent treating it. It causes strokes, blindness, heart disease and death, while a shocking 160 people a week lose a lower limb because of it.For this new two-part series hosted by Anita Rani, five people with type 2 diabetes will try to reverse their condition, which could potentially save their lives…‘Type 2 diabetes is all about how much we’re eating, a lack of exercise and how our bodies store fat,’ says Anita. ‘It’s a terrifying disease. It’s on the increase and it’s putting pressure on our NHS. But new research has found that type 2 diabetes is completely controllable through lifestyle and diet.’The five…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018HAVE 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!star letterThe happy couple!I really enjoyed the Royal Wedding, and all the pomp and ceremony was Britain at its best. Meghan Markle looked stunning, Prince Harry looked a bit nervous, and the bride’s mum shed a few tears, as did many of us. I particularly enjoyed BBC1’s coverage as famous guests arrived, and the service was very special. Congratulations Harry and Meghan, you deserve all the happiness in the world!M Horne, MerseysideIntense dramaI’ve just watched ITV drama Innocent and thought it was excellent, taking viewers on a rollercoaster…3 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018YOUR STARSARIES (21 March-20 April)Don’t overlook details if you’re launching new plans. A pal may act inconsiderately and a lover may need calming down.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0426TAURUS (21 April-21 May)Read the small print if you’re considering a deal. Beware trouble at home. Aspects to Venus say avoid impulsive behaviour.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0427GEMINI (22 May-21 June)The New Moon advises you to stick to the facts while making a personal decision. Some people may be very unsympathetic.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0428CANCER (22 June-22 July)A revelation may not be the whole story, and a financial disagreement could turn nasty. Double check social arrangements.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0429LEO (23 July-22 August)A new dream is worth pursuing. Sparks may fly in private matters. Let a partner know how much they mean to you.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0430VIRGO (23 August-22…2 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Can Robbie beat Usain?newSOCCER AIDSunday, 6.30pm ITV SportQ Are you both feeling confident before you head to Old Trafford?Robbie I’m buzzing and can’t wait to get out there to captain the all-star England team! This year we’re taking it to a whole new level.Usain I’m always confident. My rest-of-the-world team has players who’ve won the World Cup, the Rugby World Cup and the UEFA Champions League. I think Robbie should be pretty nervous right now.Q Robbie, are you happy with your England team that includes Mo Farah, Olly Murs, Lee Mack, Jamie Redknapp, Mark Wright and Paddy McGuinness?Robbie Every player is a legend to me, but getting Sir Mo Farah to strap on his boots for England has got to win it for me this year. I’ve been practising my Mo-Bot!Q Tell us…3 min
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Issue 09-Feb-2019 - What's on TVWhat's on TV|09-Jun-2018Coming soon…Toby Stephens leads an all-star cast in Summer of Rockets on BBC2, set during the Cold War in 1958. Toby plays Russian Jewish emigrant Samuel, who’s approached by MI5 to dish the dirt on his high-powered friends. But how far is he prepared to go for his cause?Moving from BBC3, the final series of comedy mockumentary People Just Do Nothing will now be on BBC2. MC Grindah and DJs Beats are back, but pirate radio Kurupt FM comes under threat when DJ Steves is arrested…Hot on the heels of First Dates comes dance-based dating show Flirty Dancing on C4. Ashley Banjo plays cupid as he teaches singles carefully choreographed dance routines to showcase on a first date. But will sparks fly on the dancefloor?The Big Family Cooking Showdown returns for…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018To Russia with love!newFOOTBALL: WORLD CUPThursday, Friday, times vary BBC1, ITV SportPrepare for a feast of football as the finest players on the planet head to Russia for what promises to be an exciting World Cup. The action begins on Thursday with hosts Russia playing Saudi Arabia (ITV, kick-off 4pm), yet England wait a few days before their campaign starts against Tunisia on Monday 18 June (BBC1, kick-off 7pm) in Volgograd.HopefulWith Panama and Belgium in England’s group, ex-England striker Gary Lineker hopes Gareth Southgate’s men can progress to the knockout stage, but knows it won’t be easy.‘It’s hope that kills you,’ says Gary, who’ll be anchoring the BBC’s coverage. ‘The expectations rise and then we all get disappointed, but one day it might change. This is the biggest stage in international football and…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Look who’s back…KIMBERLEY WALSHAckley Bridge C4 • Tuesday • 8pmTHEN 2002FACT FILE▸ Girl band Kimberley shot to fame in 2002 in ITV’s Popstars: The Rivals, winning a place in the pop group Girls Aloud.▸ Acting up She had a role in Horrid Henry: The Movie in 2011 and played Princess Fiona on stage in Shrek the Musical the same year.▸ Strictly finalist In 2012, she partnered Pasha Kovalev in Strictly, finishing as one of the runners-up behind series winners Flavia Cacace and gymnast Louis Smith.NOWKimberley joins the cast of Ackley Bridge this week, guest starring as netball teacher Claire Butterworth, the spirited ex of Steve (Paul Nicholls) and mum to their child, Zak. With Steve and Mandy (Jo Joyner) having split up thanks to Mandy’s fling with Sadiq, Claire wastes no time…2 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Find me a DATE!TAKE ME OUT: OVER 50S SPECIALSat, 8pm ITV EntertainmentLove can find you at any age, and presenter Paddy McGuinness will be hoping to prove this theory as he works his matchmaking magic on a ‘Flirty Thirty’ of single golden girls in a one-off Take Me Out over-50s special.One person hoping to find love is Merle, 72, from Folkestone in Kent, who has had her fair share of heartache over the years.‘I married my first husband in 1963 and had four children in Gravesend, Kent, before emigrating to South Africa in 1969,’ she reveals. ‘We divorced after a couple of years and I found a new partner in South Africa and had another three children with him. We never married, but I left him and returned to the UK in 1981.’Leading…2 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Body found!Monday MUST-SEE EPISODE!Kim has known since day one there is something suspicious about husband Vincent’s disappearance. She’s convinced that he wouldn’t have simply upped and left her and their daughter Pearl.Though she’s found out Phil knows something about Vincent’s vanishing act, the mechanic hasn’t let on about her husband’s involvement with gangster Aidan Maguire.Collapse!To shut Kim up, Phil claimed Vincent is abroad with a woman, and that the lump sum Phil gave her was ‘guilt money’ from her hubby. But Phil’s plan backfired, making Kim dig deeper.Having been to the police, this week, Kim finds Pearl’s bank account has been cleared. The mum, who’s pregnant again, is horrified when a sergeant says they’ve found a body matching her husband’s description… Is it Vincent?A strained Kim collapses and ends up in…2 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Take your baby backFriday MUST-SEE EPISODE!The decision to pass Eva and Aidan’s unplanned baby off as her own has never sat well with Toyah. Though her desperation to become a mum pushed truth and rationale aside, Toyah has struggled at every step of the scam, and when Aidan died, it became too much.This week, Toyah’s guilt reaches its peak. Unable to carry on any longer, she tells Peter the truth that their surrogate miscarried their child and that baby Susie is Eva and Aidan’s daughter! But that’s not her only bombshell – she has one for Eva, too…TormentedToyah’s messy web of lies unravels when Simon is found smoking around Susie. Eva kicks off and a row erupts between her and Peter. Later, Simon finds Eva has a photo of Susie in hospital and…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018GIANTS of the world!NEW FACTUALBig Beasts: Last of the GiantsWednesday, 9pm Sky OneSky One’s new wildlife series Big Beasts: Last of the Giants, brings us as close as you can get to some of the planet’s largest animals – including a grizzly bear, an anaconda and a sperm whale.But this three-parter also looks at the even bigger and more fearsome ancestors of these huge creatures!‘I’m on a mission to discover why, in the natural world, size really matters,’ says presenter Patrick Aryee. ‘But I’m also going back in time to meet prehistoric monsters that once roamed the Earth.’After getting worryingly close to a grizzly bear in Alaska, Patrick reveals that its ancestor weighed 1,600kg and was 6ft tall on all fours! But it still became extinct…Bigger, but not better‘When leaner, meaner predators evolved,…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018QUEEN of the RING!NEW FACTUALFight Like A GirlMonday, 7.30pm BBC1By day Kim Benson has an ordinary job working in her family’s coach-hire business. But by night she’s one of Britain’s top female wrestlers, going by the ring name of Viper.Kim, 26, first took up wrestling 10 years ago as a way to keep fit. But now she travels the world, risking serious injury to throw and dropkick her opponents around the ring!‘I used to watch wrestling all the time but until I took it up it never occurred to me it was something you could actually do,’ says Kim, who’s from Ayrshire. ‘I just love throwing myself at people – as soon as the music hits and you hear that roar of the crowd, your adrenaline’s buzzing!’Physical painFor this BBC1 documentary, cameras follow…2 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018CAPTURED!OUR GIRLTuesday, 9pm BBC1 DramaShe’s only just returned from compassionate leave after Elvis’ death, but Georgie is already in danger, as 2 Section’s Nigeria mission goes badly wrong.Dicing with deathDetermined to do more to rescue the kidnapped school girls, Georgie pushed Maisie to take a dangerous diversion on the way to a simple mission, and now the pair are in a cell themselves and in grave danger in this week’s second episode.‘If Georgie wants to do something she’ll do it,’ says Michelle Keegan, who plays the fearless army medic. ‘I love playing such a strong character. She’s brave and she just wants to do good by people, but then she gets into trouble.’But Georgie’s actions have not only left her in a precarious plight, they’ve also blown a three-month undercover…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Poldark is back!newPOLDARKSunday, 9pm BBC1 DramaAidan Turner bares his chest again and shows off Ross Poldark’s rippling muscles in the very first scene, as the series returns this week. Ross, thinking about his life so far, then emerges dripping wet from the cold Cornish sea…‘That was filmed in September,’ laughs Aidan, who previously caused a storm when Ross was scything topless. ‘So it wasn’t pleasant – for a lot of reasons!’Thankfully, Ross is in a better place as the fourth series kicks off, and things are much less stormy with wife Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) after her affair with Hugh Armitage (Josh Whitehouse) at the end of last series. But, of course, Ross had also been unfaithful, with his former fiancée, Elizabeth (Heida Reed).Complicated‘After all the love traumas, they’re finally talking and trying…2 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018OUR WORLD CUP PREDICTIONS!GARY LINEKER (BBC)Who’ll win?It’s always inadvisable to bet against the Germans, but Brazil could push them all the way.Who’ll be England’s top star?Harry Kane will need to play well for England to make progress.Who’ll be the World Cup’s top star?Lionel Messi. He can be the difference for Argentina.RYAN GIGGS (ITV)Who’ll win?Germany because of their experience at big tournaments.Who’ll be the top star in the England squad?England’s goalkeeper – whoever it is – will need to play well for them to have a good tournament!Who’ll be the World Cup’s top star?Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne is now one of the best players in the world.ALAN SHEARER (BBC)Who’ll win?Brazil will want it so badly after losing by so much to Germany in 2014. With Neymar up front they have a chance.Who’ll be England’s…2 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Sam kisses Jacob!CASUALTYSat, 8.25pm BBC1 DramaWhen paramedic Sam Nicholls sheepishly wheels nurse Jacob Masters into the ED this week, eyebrows are raised. They’re both embarrassed by the situation and aren’t sure what to tell their colleagues!A few weeks ago Jacob was a shoulder for Sam to lean on after a traumatic shift resulted in her amputating a teenage boy’s foot. Since then the pair have become closer, with Sam offering to give Jacob’s son, Blake, boxing lessons.FlirtationAfter a tough night shift, Sam invites Jacob to breakfast with her. After some flirty fighting talk, Sam challenges Jacob to a sparring match at the ambulance station, resulting in Jacob getting knocked out!‘Jacob was there for Sam when she needed to vent her frustrations, which starts to fuel a romance,’ explains Charlotte Salt, who plays…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Betrayed!Tuesday MUST-SEE EPISODE!When Debbie’s secret about Ross’ acid attack was exposed, it was her young daughter, Sarah, who took the bombshell the hardest. She was disgusted by her mum’s crime and decided she wanted nothing more to do with her.ConfrontationThis week, the teenager’s fury continues and sees her target her mum’s relationship with Joe Tate, whom she loathes. After Sarah tells him she wants him out of their lives, bringing her genetic disease, Fanconi anaemia, into the argument, Joe listens, takes stock and later finishes with Debbie.Sarah’s soon causing more trouble, though. Debbie reels as her daughter then gets caught up in a joyriding incident with Jacob, Noah and Leanna, who persuade Sarah to pinch Joe’s car keys. When the police arrive, it’s Sarah who’s collared, while her pals are…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018I love you!As the day of Aidan’s funeral draws near, Johnny loses it when Jenny spills coffee on the suit his son is to be buried in. Banning his wife from going to the chapel of rest, he takes his confidante, Liz, instead.With the Connors’ marriage already fragile, the rift opens further when Johnny learns Aidan left the factory to Alya – and Jenny kept it from him.Unwilling to listen to explanations, Johnny turns up at Liz’s drunk, where they end up kissing.The next day, a guilty Johnny tries to patch things up with Jenny. After the funeral, which sees the grieving dad deliver a moving eulogy, Johnny returns to the Street and tells Liz he loves her.‘Tears can heal the heart’s pain, but I don’t actually think it is real,’ says…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018Celebrating women!FACTUALAntiques RoadshowSunday, 8pm BBC1There are always extraordinary items from history on the Antiques Roadshow. But this week’s special, celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, uncovers objects that tell the stories of some of the most pioneering women of the last century!Fiona Bruce and an all-female team of experts explore the sacrifices and victories of women, from scientists and engineers, to war heroes and sportswomen.InspiringAmong the items are a travelling case belonging to war correspondent Clare Hollingworth, the first journalist to announce the outbreak of World War Two, and the Eva Perón cup, which was awarded to Brenda Fisher, now 91, who became the fastest woman to swim the English Channel in 1951.‘We also hear the story of 22-year-old Violette Szabo, who risked her life repeatedly behind enemy lines during…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018The story of GrenfellNEW FACTUALBefore Grenfell: A Hidden HistoryWednesday, 9pm BBC2When it was built, Grenfell Tower was a symbol of hope for the working class of Kensington and Chelsea. But since June 2017, it has remained in ruins after the tragic fire that claimed the lives of 72 of its residents.The disaster revealed a huge gap between rich and poor in London’s wealthiest borough that goes back 150 years to when lavish houses were built next door to slums. There was even a wall built to divide the communities, which still exists today.‘It was a physical barrier between them and us,’ says lifelong local resident Allan Tyrrell. ‘It was like a 19th-century Berlin Wall. Nothing’s really changed, the stigma is still there.’This BBC2 documentary tells the story of the working-class community whose families…1 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018FUN!£500 crosswordSolve the clues and rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out a US comedy (5,7). To enter, see right. The winner gets £500. Usual rules apply (below).ACROSS1 Craig Charles sci-fi sitcom, Red ----- (5)6 TV presenter and actor, ----- Deayton (5)7 Emmerdale’s Bernice Blackstock, Samantha ----- (5)9 2015 biopic starring Bradley Cooper, American ------ (6)11 See picture clue: Star of Ray Donovan, ---- Schreiber (4)12 1983 Chaka Khan song, Ain’t ------ (6)15 C4 property show, A Place in --- --- (3,3)17 Played Nicola Murray in The Thick of It, ------- Front (7)18 Countryfile presenter (3,4)21 Dawn French sitcom, The Vicar of ------ (6)23 Plays ’s Juliette Barnes, ------ Panettiere (6)26 Old BBC drama series, Lark ---- to Candleford (4)27 1970s sitcom that starred Richard Beckinsale and…4 min
What's on TV|09-Jun-2018NEXT WEEK’S ISSUEBLIND DATE• Paul O’Grady is back to matchmake more singletonsCORONATION STREET• Johnny vows to fight Eva for custody of baby SusieCASUALTY• Bea worries there’s something wrong with Alicia☎ 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, C4, Channel 5, ITV, Rex…1 min
