Issue 16-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 WEEKnewEarth: One Amazing DaySATURDAY 16 June, 7.30pm (NI, 6.30pm) BBC2 NatureFollow life on our amazing planet over the course of a single day in this documentary film narrated by Hollywood legend Robert Redford. The animals span 38 species and include a baby zebra desperate to cross a swollen river, a penguin up to all sorts of heroics to feed his family, a pod of sperm whales that snooze vertically and an adorably adventurous harvest mouse.FULL STORY P25Our GirlTUESDAY 19 June, 9.10pm BBC1 DramaAfter their heart-stopping mission in Nigeria, Georgie and 2 Section head to Belize for a routine training exercise. But they’re soon plunged into chaos when Captain James gets his leg caught in an animal trap, and they realise they’re not alone in the jungle… Can Georgie get him…3 min

In this issueLooking for love!newBLIND DATESaturday, 8.30pm Channel 5 EntertainmentQ What can you tell us about the contestants?A Some of the marvellous characters from the last series have come back this year, and we also have a lady who was on the show 26 years ago with Cilla! Her date didn’t go well! There are three drag queens who want to date a criminologist, a smashing Marilyn Monroe impersonator, a lady with a fabulous little lizard who sat in the palm of my hand, good as gold… We had a mother and son going on a double date on a cruise. But my favourite was a pagan witch from Blackpool. She was great fun, but said she’s not allowed to cast love spells.Q Is there a brand new set this year?A Yes, I hated…3 min

In this issueTrapped in the jungle!OUR GIRLTuesday, 9.10pm BBC1 DramaThere’s a new mission for 2 Section this week, as they swap Nigeria for the jungles of Belize in Central America, heading out on a training exercise.But while most of the team can enjoy a more relaxed pace of life, Captain James is carrying the world on his shoulders. He’s called in by his superiors to discuss Elvis’ death in the line of duty.‘James isn’t yet sure how accountable he is for Elvis’ death – he’s haunted by it,’ says Ben Aldridge, who plays the captain.‘He’s trying to lose himself in his work, but he steadily becomes more war-weary than ever.’There’s danger, too, as James gets his leg caught in a trap, with only Georgie to keep him alive as the rest of 2 Section look…1 min

In this issueWhat’s wrong?CASUALTYSaturday, 8.20pm BBC1 DramaDr Alicia Munroe has struggled with her emotions since her date rape at the hands of junior doctor Eddie McAllister (Joe Gaminara). But this week her personality change becomes obvious to friend and colleague Bea Kinsella (Michelle Fox).When Alicia and Bea treat a young woman, Molly, who has suffered an electric shock, Bea is surprised when Alicia is unusually snappy, then her behaviour puts Molly’s life at risk.Bea asks what’s wrong. But will Alicia open up about her ordeal?‘Alicia goes from, “I can do this, I’m just going to completely ignore it,” to “I need to tell somebody”, to “I can’t tell anyone I’m embarrassed”,’ says Chelsea Halfpenny, who plays her. ‘There’s lots of self-doubt.’More online at whatsontv.co.uk/casualty…1 min

In this issueComing soon…Michael Sheen, Tamsin Greig, Martin Freeman and Meera Syal are among the cast of new BBC1 drama To Provide All People. To mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS, it tells the story of 24 hours in one hospital and its patients, surgeons, nurses and porters.Kathy Burke discovers what it means to be a woman in 2018 in threepart series Kathy Burke: All Woman on C4. She’ll meet various women to explore their takes on beauty, work, motherhood and relationships.Shirley Ballas is tracing her family tree in BBC1’s Who Do You Think You Are? What mysteries about will the Strictly Come Dancing head judge discover about her ancestors?When Celebrity MasterChef returns to BBC1, look out for Dolly Parton’s younger sister, Stella. The country singer and actress will be among the…1 min

In this issueFight for love!POLDARKSunday, 9pm BBC1 DramaHaving been granted a dramatic stay of execution last week, Sam Carne is keen to move on with his life. But he soon finds himself in yet another scrape when he agrees to fight George Warleggan’s hefty henchman Tom Harry in a wrestling match to win the heart of on-off love interest Emma Tregirls (Ciara Charteris).Taking a riskUnfortunately for Sam, Tom’s not only smitten with Emma, too, but he’s also twice Sam’s size and a wrestling champion!‘Sam really loves Emma,’ says Tom York, who plays him. ‘She represents a lot of things that he keeps locked down – excess, fun and a kind of frivolity. I don’t think he’s felt anything like that before.’When George gets wind of the bout, however, he can’t resist betting Ross 100…1 min

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