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What's on TV|6-Jul-2024HOT TV THIS WEEK!NEWThe Night CallerSunday-Wednesday, 9pm, Channel 5 DramaRobert Glenister stars as disillusioned taxi driver Tony, who regularly listens to a late-night radio talk show. Then Tony finds himself a ‘friend of the show’ and becomes obsessed with DJ Lawrence (Sean Pertwee), who hosts the phone-in. He starts to interpret his views in dangerous ways but then realises Lawrence isn’t the man he thought he was. Suzanne Packer plays cafe worker Rosa, who Tony becomes close to after she leaves her abusive and criminal ex Ste (Anthony Brophy).P11NEWCooking BuddiesWednesday-Friday, 6pm, CBBC FactualThis 10-part series is hosted by 13-year-old Buddy Oliver, the son of TV chef Jamie Oliver. Buddy and other kids will be sharing their culinary skills and hobbies from basketball, street art, karate and ice skating to boxing, BMXing, hip-hop, salsa…4 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Troubled past?DOUGLAS IS CANCELLEDThursday, 9pm, ITV1 Comedy dramaAs the scandal involving broadcaster Douglas Bellowes continues to gather pace, the complex past shared between him, his fellow presenter Madeline and their producer Toby comes under the spotlight.In flashbacks set three years earlier, Madeline (Karen Gillan), who’s long been a fan of Douglas (Hugh Bonneville), is making her way in the media industry and hoping to become his co-host.When Douglas and Toby (Ben Miles) attend an awards ceremony, Madeline is invited for an interview in a nearby hotel room, but as power dynamics shift during the evening, there are repercussions in the present day…‘Toby was orchestral in arranging for Madeline to come on to the show and we see how that came about,’ reveals Ben. ‘But now, things may get brought up that…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Phone call of fateNEWTHE NIGHT CALLERSunday-Wednesday, 9pm, Channel 5 DramaRobert Glenister stars as cabby Tony in Channel 5’s new four-part thriller The Night Caller, which is shown across four nights the week.‘Tony is an ex-teacher who lost his job and family following a major trauma,’ explains Sherwood star Robert. ‘The career he was so passionate about and respected for has gone and now he’s lonely, vulnerable and making ends meet by driving passengers round Liverpool.’The series starts with Tony striking up a friendship with cafe worker Rosa (Suzanne Packer) who’s recently come out of an abusive relationship. Meanwhile, Tony becomes increasingly hooked on the late-night radio show NightTalk, hosted by DJ Lawrence (Sean Pertwee), who chats to members of the public on his phone-in.One night, Tony feels compelled to call in and, live…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Look who’s back…SOPHIE THOMPSONSisters, from Friday 12 July, UKTV PlayFACT FILESoap baddie Sophie starred as Phil Mitchell’s fiancée Stella Crawford (right) in BBC soap EastEnders (2006-2007).Big screen She found fame as Lydia in 1994 film Four Weddings and a Funeral.High spirits She’s had roles as quirky medium Rosemary Piper in Coronation Street and as Sheila in Detectorists.Sophie stars in the dark Irish-Canadian comedy drama Sisters, which follows Toronto-based Sare (Sarah Goldberg), who, after the death of her mother, discovers that her biological dad was an Irish busker. Sare decides to travel to Ireland, where she reunites with her hapless half-sister Suze, and soon the pair are embarking on an eventful road trip to find their alcoholic father. Meanwhile, Sophie plays Suze’s straight-talking Dublin mum, Sheryl, who doesn’t exactly show Sare the hospitality…2 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024In bot pursuit…NEWSunnyAvailable: Wed 10 July Genre: Thriller Season: 1 Eps: 10 (first two episodes from 10 July, then weekly)At times of bad tidings, cards and flowers are the traditional expressions of condolence. In Apple TV+’s darkly comic thriller series Sunny, however, main character Suzie is gifted a personalised robot after her husband and son go missing following a plane crash.The first of this week’s opening two episodes introduces Japanese-based American Suzie (Rashida Jones) as she gets the devastating news that spouse Masa (Hidetoshi Nishijima) and child are presumed dead.Shortly afterwards, Masa’s colleague Yuki (Jun Kunimura) turns up with Sunny (voiced by Joanna Sotomura), a new model of ‘homebot’ that her husband programmed especially for her… which is news to Suzie, who thought Masa worked in refrigeration!‘So many things attracted me to…4 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024DEADLY SECRET REVEALED!TuesdayMUST-SEE EPISODE!Life has been a roller coaster for Billy ever since his dad Stevie showed up in the Square.He kept the old man at arm’s length for as long as he could but, bit by bit, Stevie’s muscled his way into his son’s heart. Billy went on to find out he has a half-brother, Teddy, and two nephews, Harry and Barney, and could barely take it in as his family’s size swelled overnight.But Billy’s about to learn his cousin Phil was right to remain suspicious of Stevie after all…This week, the market trader is excited to get the chance to throw a birthday party for his dad. With Will’s help, Billy organises a surprise do in The Queen Vic. Stevie’s touched when Billy gives a speech about him and raises…2 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Prison HORROR!MondayMUST-SEE EPISODE!Things have been nothing but awful since Matty Barton got banged up for stabbing Samson Dingle.The gentle barman didn’t do it, of course, but so far Samson has refused to change his statement and expose his mate Josh, no matter what his exasperated uncle Cain and aunt Moira say or do.The ordeal has divided the Dingles and has seen Sam blindly back his son while his brother Cain has been stuck in the middle trying to defend his stepson, who’s terrified about what will happen if it’s discovered he’s transgender.This week, however, when Amy visits her husband, there’s good news. Not only has chirpy Matty got an understanding cellmate in Les, he’s also got a new solicitor and is hopeful that his terrifying prison nightmare might soon be over.OutedWhen…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Siblings reunited!NEWLONG LOST FAMILYMonday, 9pm, ITV1 FactualTegan Cornish was adopted as a toddler in west London in 1963, but decades later, she was stunned to learn that she had a little brother she never knew about.When she was in her 40s, the mum-of-one was searching for answers about her birth family and discovered she had a baby brother, Kenneth, and they were due to be adopted together. But while her adoptive parents, who were in their 50s, kept Tegan, they decided they weren’t able to also raise Kenneth, who was just three months old, and he was placed back into care.Tegan’s desperate hunt for her sibling features in the opening episode of the new run of ITV1’s Long Lost Family, hosted once more by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.‘I felt lonely.…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Friends, food and skills!NEWCOOKING BUDDIESWed-Fri, 6pm, CBBC FactualKids can learn to cook some simple, healthy and delicious ‘pukka tucker’ from pasta to pizza with Jamie Oliver’s 13-year-old son Buddy in his first series, Cooking Buddies.Across 10 episodes – including a Christmas special later this year – the wannabe chef shares easy recipes with other youngsters while also learning some skills that they’re good at, such as karate and keepy-uppy!‘It’s a really fun cooking show, where I teach some new friends tasty recipes and they teach me something they’re super good at – I guess you could call it a skills swap,’ says Buddy.‘I have a go at things like karate, BMX racing, street art and boxing – lots of stuff I’ve never tried before. It’s been fun… even when I’ve not been very…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024NEXT WEEK’S ISSUETHE JETTYNew crime drama with Jenna Coleman as a rookie detectiveMIDSOMER MURDERSDCI Barnaby and DS Winter are back to solve another caseEMMERDALEThe Dingle family rift over Samson explodes!* 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, ITV…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Farewell…Best known for…Due to her resemblance to the late monarch, Jeannette was best known for playing Queen Elizabeth II in comedy movies like 1989’s The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (above), The Parent Trap (1998) and Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002).Other achievements…She appeared as Queen Elizabeth II on television from the 1970s onwards, including in The Goodie, The Sooty Show and on Big Brother in 2009. Her last TV appearance was on The One Show in 2018.Family life…Jeannette died, aged 96, on 2 June. She’s survived by her daughter Carol and her sons David and Peter.Where to watch Jeannette…The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is available on Paramount+, while The Parent Trap is on Disney+.…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Unrightful king!HOUSE OF THE DRAGONMonday, 9pm, Sky Atlantic Fantasy dramaQueen Rhaenyra made a desperate last-ditch bid to avoid war by reaching out to Alicent Hightower last week, but her efforts were in vain.This week, both sides realise war is inevitable and begin plans for the battle for the Iron Throne.After Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) revealed the truth about the prophecy, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) realised it’s a battle based on lies.Alicent believed her late husband, King Viserys, changed his mind on his deathbed and named her son, Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), as his successor, rejecting his daughter Rhaenyra.However, Rhaenyra’s story proves that wasn’t the case and he was trying to tell her about the prophecy with his dying breath! Alicent knows Aegon was never meant to sit upon the Iron Throne, but will she…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Diva dresses!THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEETuesday, 9pm, BBC1 EntertainmentThe Sewing Room is a hive of activity as the competition reaches the quarter-final stage with Diva Week.The remaining stitchers are challenged to make garments inspired by divas from Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, and even host Kiell Smith-Bynoe has his own diva outfit!Judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young task the sewers with creating their own version of Tina Turner’s iconic fringed dress. Then they make a stage outfit for their favourite star. But things fall apart at the seams for one unlucky contestant!Who’ll make it to the semi-final?DUE TO EURO 2024, THIS WEEK’S SEWING BEE TRANSMISSION MAY VARY. SEE LISTINGS FOR DETAILS…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024NEW TO WATCHMelissa Etheridge: I’m Not BrokenAvailable: Wednesday 10 July Genre: Factual Season: 1 Eps: 2In 2020, American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge (right) lost her 21-year-old son Beckett to opioid addiction. This two-parter chronicles her journey to write a song inspired by five women incarcerated for addiction issues.Abbott ElementaryAvailable: Wednesday 10 July Genre: Comedy Season: 3 (part 2) Eps: 7The mockumentary series is back, once again following the school’s teachers as they strive to help their students succeed against the odds. Quinta Brunson (right) returns as the enthusiastic Janine Teagues.Reginald the VampireAvailable: Thursday 11 July Genre: Comedy Season: 2 Eps: 10Unconventional vampire Reginald Andres, played by Jacob Batalon (right), is back. He’s now found happiness with an unlikely group, including the cool vampire who sired him, Maurice (Mandela Van Peebles). Also airing as…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Love hurts!Relationships aren’t easy and some of the village’s strongest couples are on rocky ground right now.Manpreet’s been iced out by Charles, who’s turned against her in the wake of Ethan’s death and is fuming as the police have dropped their investigation into his son’s hit-and-run.As Manpreet checks in on the brooding vicar, will frosty Charles warm up when she dares to mention how much she is missing him?Given Caleb’s recent clash with Charles, which pushed Nicky to leave the village with boyfriend Suni, the Miligans’ marriage is in the dumpster. Can Ruby forgive Caleb for her son’s exit?Last but not least, there’s fragile Laurel, who’s still in hospital recovering from her scary ordeal. She’s told Jai that their marriage is over given what went on between him and Amit. But…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Comfort and joyLAST IN SERIES!THE SUPERVET: NOEL FITZPATRICKThursday, 8pm, C4 FactualChristmas comes early in this week’s final episode of The Supervet, as Professor Noel Fitzpatrick gives one pooch patient a new lease of life – by fitting spinal implants shaped like Christmas trees!Odin, a 165lb Caucasian shepherd, has wobbler syndrome – a condition where malformed vertebrae press on the spine, impairing nerve signals to the back legs, causing pain and difficulty walking.‘With this debilitating condition squashing the spinal cord at multiple sites, Odin would be considered untreatable but I believed he was,’ says Noel, who uses a cutting-edge technique he and his team have perfected.‘We developed a system of custom-made titanium rods shaped like upside-down Christmas trees to turn into an intervertebral spacer, alleviating the compression. We then used a system of…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Rescue missionNEWGUY MARTIN’S LOST WW2 BOMBERSunday, 9pm, C4 FactualOn 13 June 1943, Avro Lancaster ED603 was shot down over the Netherlands while returning to the UK after an air raid over Germany. It crashed into Lake IJsselmeer, killing all seven crew. Four bodies were recovered, but over 80 years later, three are still missing.In this documentary, Guy Martin follows the work of the National Programme for Aircraft Recovery in the Netherlands as they attempt to solve two mysteries – what exactly happened to the British bomber? And where are its three missing crew members?‘The plan is to find the bodies and give them a proper burial. They paid the ultimate price for our freedom,’ says Guy. ‘To be a part of it is emotional.’The complex recovery mission involves a million-pound engineering…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024FUN!£500 CrosswordSolve the clues and rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out the name of a British ventriloquist (4,5). To enter, see below right. The winner gets £500. Usual rules apply (below).ACROSS1 English comic and actor, Roisin ------ (6)5 EastEnders role of Wendy Richard, ------- Fowler (7)7 Swedish pop group with the 2021 album Voyage (4)8 Breaking Bad spin-off, Better Call ---- (4)9 Alan Halsall’s Corrie role, ------ Dobbs (6)10 Play, The Importance of Being ------- (7)13 Katherine ---------, The IT Crowd actor (9)16 Jamie ----, star of hit 2000 film Billy Elliot (4)18 Member of Monty Python, Eric ---- (4)19 Bob Mortimer’s comedy partner (3,6)21 2004 Mel Gibson movie, The ------- of the Christ (7)23 Keeping up Appearances’ Hyacinth ------ (6)27 Darkest ----, 2018 movie with…4 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024YOUR STARSARIES (21 March-20 April)Sometimes knowing when to walk away can be the hardest decision. The moment has come to let go and trust in new beginnings.STARLINE: 0905 817 0426*TAURUS (21 April-21 May)Mars in your sign gives you the patience and perseverance to pursue your goals. Why not use your creative talents to inspire others?STARLINE: 0905 817 0427*GEMINI (22 May-21 June)Now that Jupiter’s moving through your sign for the next year, the sky really is the limit! Aim high and take a leap of faith.STARLINE: 0905 817 0428*CANCER (22 June-22 July)The Sun in your sign gives you the motivation to follow your dreams. Listen to your heart and trust your inner guidance.STARLINE: 0905 817 0429*LEO (23 July-22 August)On 12 July, Venus moves into your sign, bringing the focus to love. Know…2 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024You liked…Now try…DOMINAon Sky AtlanticIf you enjoyed…This epic saga that told the story of Ancient Rome from the perspective of Livia Drusilla (Kasia Smutniak), who overcame adversity to become Rome’s most-influential empress as the wife of Gaius (AKA Caesar Augustus), played by Matthew McNulty (right). Isabella Rossellini and Ben Batt also starred.THOSE ABOUT TO DIEon Prime VideoYou’ll want to check out…Sir Anthony Hopkins (right) as Emperor Vespasian in this 10-part series, available from Friday 19 July. The historical drama follows the spectacular yet corrupt world of Ancient Rome’s chariot racing and gladiatorial fights and has a top cast that also includes Rupert Penry-Jones, Iwan Rheon, Tom Hughes and Sara Martins.…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Catwalk calamity!NEWSPENTMon, 10pm (NI, 11.05pm), BBC2 Comedy drama (box set, BBC iPlayer)There are dire finances to face and a bitter pill to swallow when model Mia realises she’s blown her fortune.Stand-up comedian, actor and former model Michelle de Swarte stars as Mia in Spent, a six-part comedy drama that she’s written and produced and which is loosely based on her own experiences.‘I’d describe Mia as charismatic, troubled and fun,’ says south Londoner Michelle, who has modelled for the likes of Gucci, Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger. ‘The show begins with her in New York facing bankruptcy.’Mia decides to move back home to Brixton, south London. However, she’s too proud to admit to her friends and family that she’s broke.‘I’d say 20% of the show is autobiographical,’ explains Michelle. ‘However, unlike Mia, I…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024What a week for…Ian’s porkiesEASTENDERSAs Bobby’s 21st approaches, the dad is being cagey and lies to his family. What’s he hiding?Roy’s shockCORONATION STREETAfter he collapses and is rushed to hospital, a shock visitor sneaks in… Is he imagining things?Matty in dangerEMMERDALEAmy visits her innocent hubby in jail and unwittingly lands him in danger of a brutal attack…Ste’s fateHOLLYOAKSFearing a jail stint for Ella’s death, he cuts ties with James. But when he’s let off, what will Warren do?Bree saves?HOME AND AWAYIn the wake of Stevie’s shooting, can the doc save the actor when she’s rushed into the ER?Aaron reelsNEIGHBOURSHe’s shocked to find out the truth about Logan’s past connection to David. Will he banish him?Doctors is on a summer break…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024KILLER SHOCK!MUST-SEE: ALL WEEK!Although predator Nathan Curtis has been jailed for Lauren’s murder, her real aggressor, solicitor Joel Deering, is walking free. And having proposed to Dee-Dee, strengthening his good-guy image, Joel is now sniffing around the local young ladies in plain sight.But behind the scenes, things are starting to unravel. DS Swain’s found out Nathan received a bung to stop him revealing who attacked him, and has questioned Sarah, who paid off her daughter Bethany’s abuser.This week, Gary, who funded the bribe, is brought in for questioning… Armed with his incriminating bank statements, will he confess he attacked Nathan, too?‘With Lauren, Swain is not satisfied yet,’ says Vicky Myers, who plays the cop. ‘She wants answers, she wants more. She wants to know what happened. Nathan is still refusing to…2 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Soap gossip★ Matthew Wolfenden signs up for panto Matthew Wolfenden, who played David Metcalfe in Emmerdale, has been cast as the lead in panto Jack and the Beanstalk. The Sunderland Empire theatre will host the production, which opens on 13 December 2024 and ends on 5 January 2025.★ Comedy copper caper for Ricky Ricky Champ, best known as EastEnders’ Stuart Highway, will star in Piglets, a new ITV1 comedy set in a police-training academy. He will play one of the trainers tasked with knocking a diverse set of raw recruits into shape. The six-parter airs this month.★ Claire’s new onset bezzie… With Cassie Plummer now working as Ken Barlow’s carer, Corrie actors Claire Sweeney and William Roache have been bonding on set. ‘I have been asking him about the rehearsals in…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Rock-star comedians!PAUL WHITEHOUSE’S SKETCH SHOW YEARSThursday, 10pm, Gold FactualPaul Whitehouse gives his personal tribute to some iconic sketch shows of the 1990s – the decade he landed on screen with The Fast Show!This week, he enjoys revisiting classic comedy moments from Vic Reeves Big Night Out, Smack the Pony, Goodness Gracious Me and French and Saunders.‘There was a feel-good factor about the 90s with New Labour, Britpop, Cool Britannia and a conscious nod to the optimism and freedom of the 60s,’ says Paul. ‘Sketch comedy was surging forward into new territory and was described by one or two journalists as the new rock ’n’ roll. It was certainly an exciting, colourful, hedonistic decade!’Also in the episode, Paul picks out his favourite Fast Show clips, from Jazz Club to Ted and Ralph…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024Bid to surviveLAST IN SERIES!SUPER SURGEONS: A CHANCE AT LIFETuesday, 9pm, C4 FactualAfter working as a postman for 44 years, Dave was told his back pain was caused by his job. However, five years later, scans showed that he had a tumour the size of a grapefruit wrapped around his left kidney.‘One minute you’re fine and the next minute you get hit with a sledgehammer,’ says Dave, who’s now 66. ‘My family mean the world to me and I’d like to be with them as long as possible.’Dave faces a huge operation at The Royal Marsden hospital in west London to remove the tumour. But it comes with the potentially life-ending risk of a major bleed.‘It’s scary,’ he admits. ‘I’m putting my life in other people’s hands. I’ve never had surgery before…1 min
What's on TV|6-Jul-2024HAVE YOUR SAYWrite to: Have Your Say, What’s On TV, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6JREmail 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!Football feverEuro 2024 has started, so I imagine loads of people will be complaining about the amount of football on TV. I’d like to remind them that such tournaments only come around every four years, as most live-televised football nowadays is covered by subscription channels. Other programmes are on for hours every week, so the Euros pales into insignificance!Chris Holden, ManchesterRant of the week…Sew embarrassing!Who on Earth gave the job of presenting BBC1’s The Great British Sewing Bee to Kiell Smith-Bynoe? He’s just embarrassing. I don’t think even a five-year-old…3 min
