Issue 02-Jun-2018 - 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 WEEKnewThe British Soap AwardsSATURDAY 2 June, 8pm ITV AwardsFor the first time ever, The British Soap Awards will be broadcast live from London’s Hackney Empire, with all your favourite soap stars nervously waiting to see if they’ve picked up a gong. Among the hopefuls are Jack P Shepherd (Coronation Street’s David Platt), Lacey Turner (EastEnders’ Stacey Fowler), Anna Passey (Sienna Blake in Hollyoaks) and Ryan Hawley (Robert Sugden in Emmerdale). Philip Schofield hosts the glittering event.newWho Do You Think You Are?WED 6 June, 9pm (Wales 11.05pm; Scot Thur 7 June 9pm) BBC1 FactualScot Thur 7 June 9pm) BBC1 Factual Star of Our Girl Michelle Keegan traces her family tree in this one-off episode and learns of some amazing women from her past, including her great-great-grandmother Elizabeth. As she digs deeper,…4 min

IN THIS ISSUECruise controlnewCRUISING WITH JANE McDONALDFriday, 9pm Channel 5 EntertainmentQ How did it feel to win a BAFTA for Cruising With Jane McDonald?A Incredible! I’ll polish it every week! I’ve always thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be wonderful?’ but never in a million years did I dream it would happen. When you get a BAFTA for something you’re passionate about it means the world.Q Cruising returns for a fourth series this week, starting with a two-parter exploring Australia and New Zealand… What were your personal highlights?A Walking up Sydney Harbour Bridge with its breathtaking views – and jumping off the Sky Tower in Auckland was something I’ll never forget either. I was screaming, but it was the best experience ever. I also had the chance to visit to Larnach Castle in Dunedin, where everyone…3 min

IN THIS ISSUEAlicia attackedCASUALTYSaturday, 8.20pm BBC1 DramaDoctor Alicia Munroe was heartbroken when doctor Ethan Hardy knocked her back last week. She hit the pub and ended up going home with junior doctor Eddie McAllister after some serious flirting.But in a shocking episode this week, we discover Alicia has been raped.‘When we pick up this story Alicia’s distraught in bed, with an arm around her,’ reveals Chelsea Halfpenny, who plays her. ‘Alicia leaves without waking Eddie and spends the day avoiding him. When there’s a huge coach crash in Holby, Alicia goes to the scene to get away from Eddie.’Later in the ED, Alicia’s trauma causes her to collapse. Ethan realises something’s wrong, but will Alicia open up about the night before?‘Eddie’s acting as if nothing’s happened, which scares Alicia,’ says Chelsea. ‘We worked…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEMonarchy and mayhem!newVERSAILLESMonday, 9pm BBC2 DramaGet ready for more 17th-century sex and scandals in the golden halls of Versailles, as the final series of this racy period drama begins. King Louis XIV is more powerful than ever after defeating the Dutch in a gruelling war, but now there are new enemies…Although his brother Prince Philippe (ex-Merlin star Alexander Vlahos) may be safely back in the fold, there’s trouble brewing over a mysterious man in an iron mask. There are also sibling shoemakers Guillaume and Jeanne (Matthew McNulty and ex-Corrie star Jenny Platt) stirring up trouble in Paris.‘The introduction of the working people of France is an amazing aspect we’ve not seen in the show before,’ says George Blagden, who plays the French king. ‘It shows what it was like for normal people…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEEveryone’s talking about…A VERY ENGLISH SCANDALSunday, 9pm, BBC1As the three-part drama starring Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw finishes, here are some secrets from the set…Inside and out…Bulstrode Park in Buckinghamshire doubled as the Houses of Parliament in many scenes, while the pivotal attempted murder of Norman Scott was filmed in a field nearby, which stood in for Exmoor in 1975.Doggie trouble!Ben Whishaw found that acting alongside dogs was quite a challenge. ‘We went through about four Great Danes while filming the scenes with Norman’s dog,’ he says. ‘They’re very beautiful creatures, but just wouldn’t do what was needed!’Judge thee not…Ian McKellen turned down the part of the judge, because of Peter Cook’s famous comedy impersonation. ‘Ian knew he’d be compared to Peter,’ says director Stephen Frears.Hair and wigsBen Whishaw had a wig…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEGeorgie’s next missionnewOUR GIRLTuesday, 9pm BBC1 DramaLast year, Our Girl fans were left reeling when Special Forces hero Elvis was killed in action – just after he and ex-fiancée Georgie had reunited.His shock death left Georgie in pieces, and, as the series returns for a new eight-part story, the army medic is only just getting ready to go back to work.‘She went on compassionate leave for six months so she could grieve,’ explains Michelle Keegan, who plays Georgie. ‘She didn’t want to go on tour for a while. But now work is going to be her focus again, she loves her job and she doesn’t want to sit at home doing nothing.‘Now she’s concentrating on the army and pretending everything is fine, but deep down she’s heartbroken. I’d have loved Elvis and…2 min

Issue 02-Jun-2018 - What's on TV (2024)

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