Issue 09-Sep-2017 - What's on TV (2024)

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Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd What’s on TV is a value-packed, easy-to-use weekly magazine, full of TV information, features and listings. The Soapweek section gives you in-depth story updates and the double-page Soap Diary gives you a rundown of upcoming plots, complete with "must-see" moments flagged up. The TV Week and Real Life sections cover the best of the week's programmes, and there are seven days of clearly set out listings. ENGLAND edition

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IN THIS ISSUEHOT TV THIS WEEKStrictly Come DancingSATURDAY 9 September, 7.00pm BBC1 EntertainmentThe Strictly season begins with the launch that pairs the celebrities with their professional partners. Among those sporting Lycra and spray tans this year are Holby City star Joe McFadden, entertainer Debbie McGee, JLS star Aston Merrygold and comedian Brian Conley. Shirley Ballas replaces Len Goodman as head judge, while Claudia and Tess are back hosting.FULL STORY P13newStrike: The SilkwormSUNDAY 10 September, 9.00pm BBC1 DramaCanny sleuth Cormoran Strike needs a strong stomach for his latest two-part case. He and his assistant Robin are searching for an author, but their investigation shifts after Strike stumbles upon the man’s body, which has been arranged to resemble a scene from his bizarre new novel…FULL STORY P14Keep up with the latest from What’s on TV at:/whatsontvuk@whatsontvuk@whatsontvuknewThe Other…4 min

IN THIS ISSUEZosia’s betrayal!8 pages of all the week’s biggest TV showsHOLBY CITYTue, 8.00pm (Scot, 10.45pm) BBC1 DramaQ Why did Zosia recently turn down the chance to study in America to stay at Holby with her dad, neurosurgeon Guy Self?A Guy told Zosia he was having psychotherapy, so she could tell he was deeply unhappy and began to worry he might actually be feeling suicidal. For Zosia, at this moment, Guy was more important than Yale School of Medicine.Q This week, Guy and Zosia treat a patient, Christian, who has a brain tumour. What concerns Zosia about the case?A Zosia fears her dad could do something potentially dangerous and, in this case, she’s concerned when Guy changes his mind about how much of Christian’s tumour to remove. For him to go back on…3 min

IN THIS ISSUEIn control!DOCTOR FOSTERTuesday, 9.00pm BBC1 DramaThe battle between warring exes Gemma (Suranne Jones) and Simon (Bertie Carvel) hots up in this week’s Doctor Foster.Gemma makes a discovery when she secretly pops round to Simon’s home that he shares with wife Kate (Jodie Comer), and turns to ex-lover Neil (Adam James) to help her find out what else scheming Simon might be hiding. But her former husband has plans of his own for Neil…‘In the first series, Gemma was driving the story and Simon was trying to spin plates, but now he’s started a new life and is coming in with an agenda,’ says Bertie. ‘He’s trying to take the wheel a bit more.’The divorced couple’s son Tom (Tom Taylor) is at the heart of their conflict, and the fractured family’s troubles…1 min

IN THIS ISSUELet’s have a BABY!COLD FEETFri, 9.00pm ITV DramaAdam and Tina’s relationship hits a snag this week when the subject of kids comes up. One night, Adam declares that he and Tina would make great babies! Tina, caught off-guard, suggests he’s too old. The truth is that Tina has resigned herself to a life without children.‘Tina wasn’t waiting for Prince Charming,’ says Leanne Best, who plays her. ‘The last thing she wanted was to fall in love.’But now Adam – already dad to teen son Matthew – has mentioned kids, Tina’s in two minds about what she wants.Late one night, Adam brings up the subject again. What will Tina say?‘Can they be brave enough to do it?’ asks Leanne.Words: Nick Cannon, Caren Clark, Hannah Davies, Victoria Wilson Photos: BBC, Getty Images, ITV, Rex Shutterstock…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEComing soon…John Cleese and Alison Steadman star in BBC1’s new sitcom Hold the Sunset, following the romance between widower Edith and neighbour Phil, whose dreams of marriage are put on hold when Edith’s 50-year-old son suffers a mid-life crisis and moves back home.Guy Martin takes on the most coveted job in fast car engineering, joining an elite F1 pit crew. In new C4 documentary, Guy Martin: Pit Stop, he’s working with the Williams Martini Racing team in the Belgian Grand Prix.The Good Wife’s Archie Panjabi plays Mona Shirani, a GP whose brother is murdered, in ITV’s new drama Next of Kin. When the death brings secrets to light, Mona’s family comes under suspicion. But just how far will she go to keep them safe?Get ready for some 1980s nostalgia when a…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEHaving a ball?VICTORIASunday, 9.00pm ITV DramaQueen Victoria was delighted when Lord Melbourne came to visit her in last week’s episode. The former Prime Minister, played by Rufus Sewell, had once been her closest confidante, and there were suggestions of loving feelings between the pair before Prince Albert swept her off her royal feet.Viewers know Lord M is receiving medical treatment for a mystery blood illness, but Victoria is unaware of his health issues, and would be devastated to lose him.‘Victoria has a close connection with Lord M,’ explains Jenna Coleman, who plays the monarch. ‘She’s in need of a father figure and someone who is “safe”. She’s feeling lost since becoming a mother, so navigates towards him for counsel. There are lots of unexpected twists, however, when it comes to Lord M.’Personal…1 min

Issue 09-Sep-2017 - What's on TV (2024)

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