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What's on TV|16-Feb-2019HOT TV THIS WEEKnewBaptisteSUNDAY 17 February, 9pm BBC1 DramaThis spin-off of hit BBC1 drama series The Missing sees stubborn French detective Julien Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo) getting caught up in a case in Amsterdam’s gritty underworld. Tom Hollander plays expat Edward Stratton, whose niece, Natalie, believed to be a sex worker in the city, goes missing, and he’s determined to find her. Former Call the Midwife star Jessica Raine plays Genevieve, a tough Europol detective who arrives later in the series.FULL STORY P9Real Marigold on TourWEDNESDAY 20 February, 9pm BBC1 FactualPaul Nicholas, Sheila Ferguson, Jan Leeming and Wayne Sleep head off to Argentina in episode two. While in Buenos Aires, the home of the tango, the group learn all about the dance from locals. Meanwhile, Wayne and Jan enrol in a life drawing class…3 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Farewell…Best known for…Clive’s most famous TV role came when he was cast opposite Patricia Routledge as Richard Bucket, the long-suffering husband of social climber Hyacinth, in the hit sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, shown between 1990 and 1995.Other famous achievements…In 2007, Clive starred in the Doctor Who Christmas Special alongside David Tennant and Kylie Minogue, and also appeared in shows such as The Barchester Chronicles and Midsomer Murders.Family life…Clive, 82, passed away on 1 February. He is survived by sons, Joe, who’s a presenter on BBC2’s Gardeners’ World, and academic Adam.…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Coming soon…★ Hollywood legend Richard Gere stars alongside Billy Howle, Sarah Lancashire and Helen McCrory in BBC2’s political drama MotherFatherSon. Richard plays Max, an American owner of a British newspaper when the UK has its first Muslim Prime Minister…★ Juliet Stevenson and model Poppy Delevingne join the cast of Sky Atlantic’s Riviera for its second series. The pair will play members of the aristocratic Eltham family, who meet the Clioses just as Georgina is trying to get away with murder.★ There’s a fourth coach joining The Voice Kids UK when the show returns to ITV. Jessie J, who was previously a coach on The Voice UK, will take her place on the red swivel chairs alongside Will.i.am, Danny Jones and Pixie Lott.★ Who doesn’t love a pub quiz, especially with Al…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019You liked… Now try…HAIRon BBC2If you enjoyed…The hairdressing world’s answer to Bake off, fronted by comedian katherine Ryan, where eight amateur stylists completed for the title of Britain’s best coiffeur. Each week, the hopefuls created increasingly bizarre 'dos under the watchful eyes of judges Denise McAdam and Alain Pichon.GLOW UP: BRITAIN’S NEXT MAKE-UP STARon BBC3 OnlineYou'll want to check outStrictly’s Stacey Dooley is the host of this upcoming make-up competition that follows 10 contestants as they battle it out to win a contract assisting some of the world’s biggest beauty artists. But they’ll need to impress judges Val Garland and Dominic Skinner first……1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Wacky racers!CURFEWFriday, 9pm Sky One DramaScreeching on to our screens in a cloud of tyre smoke comes Curfew, a high-octane mix of humour, horror and action as rival drivers take part in an illegal night-time road race between London and the Scottish Highlands.The backdrop to the eight-part series is a world where, following the outbreak of a virus, man-eating monsters roam at night and a curfew’s in place.The road race offers an escape from this hellish existence, since the winners get to live on an island unaffected by the outbreak.The racers taking part include Joker Jones (Billy Zane), whose crazy stunts have made him a YouTube sensation, civil servant Simon (Adrian Lester) and his family, paramedic Kaye (Phoebe Fox), and a notorious criminal known as The General (Sean Bean).Supercars‘The General has…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Jack under threat!DEATH IN PARADISEThursday, 9pm BBC1 DramaAs if recent events weren’t tough enough for the team to deal with, the Commissioner has bad news for everyone this week that could have huge consequences.DS Madeleine Dumas from Internal Affairs is flying in from Paris to investigate Jack – there’s a real chance he may be fired and sent back to the UK. The Commissioner even suggests to him, ‘You should be a little less yourself!’Jack knows he must make a good impression. But how will Madeleine react when she sees that he does most of his work sitting next to a lizard with a beer in his hand?Business as usualThere may be a big cheese in the office, but it doesn’t mean the team aren’t busy with their usual detective work! This…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Death crash*thursday MUST-SEE EPISODE!A sequence of events lands Rhona Goskirk in the wrong place at the wrong time this week and she’s left fighting for her life!The vet’s card is marked when she agrees to cover Vanessa’s shift. Rhona was hoping to have a duvet day at home with her boyfriend Pete Barton. But she gives up on the idea when Pete – who has a seriously bad hangover – goes to work.When Pete arrives at Butlers, his cousin Matty forgets to tell him that one of the tractors is playing up!‘Cain does warn Matty that the tractor isn’t in working order, but Matty fails to relay that message to Pete,’ says Anthony Quinlan, who plays Pete.DistractedMeanwhile, Rhona’s arrived at Butlers to check over a herd of cows, who aren’t where…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019You’re a thief!Having put her sister Sally Metcalfe through hell, Gina’s name is mud in Weatherfield. The consequences of Gina’s crush on her brother-in-law Tim were a major factor in innocent Sally’s recent jail sentence and the breakdown of her marriage.By the looks of it, Sally and Tim will never forgive Gina, but the machinist is determined to make it back into the family fold.An opportunity to curry favour arises when Gina hears talk of a factory girls’ night out. She’s stung when she learns Sally doesn’t want her there, so she suggests they throw Sally a party instead.Missing moneyHaving organised a collection, Gina puts the money through the letterbox at No.13, so Sophie can keep hold of it. But Sophie never gets it – Kev finds it, thinks it’s money for…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Family at war!NEW FACTUALClash of TigersSunday, 6pmNational Geographic WildYoung tiger cubs face many dangers, and only one in two cubs make it to their first birthday. But the biggest danger is often each other!This documentary follows Bengal tiger Krishna at the Ranthambore reserve in India as she raises her cubs, Lightning, Arrowhead and Bhola. Although Bhola, the male cub, is calm and obedient, sisters Lightning and Arrowhead don’t get on, and by the time they’re a year old, their play fighting quickly turns violent.Supremacy‘A tiger’s family doesn’t work like we might expect it to – it has a dark side,’ explains narrator Jessica Whittaker.Cameras follow the cubs as they try to assert themselves independently. Both female cubs have a go at hunting alone. But while Arrowhead is unsuccessful, Lightning manages to make…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019I survived Ted BundyNEW FACTUALTed Bundy: Serial MonsterThursday, 10pm ReallyStudent Rhonda Stapley was waiting for a bus in Salt Lake City in 1974 when a stranger offered her a lift in his car. He told her his name was Ted and that he was studying law.‘I thought it was my lucky day,’ she says. ‘This didn’t feel like hitchhiking – it just felt like a friendly college student helping another student.’Unknown to Rhonda, then aged 21, the man was Ted Bundy, who had already killed at least 10 women and would go on to confess to 30 murders.Her story is told as part of this new four-part series about Bundy’s crimes, which is shown in two double-bills. She reveals how Bundy appeared friendly at first, but things soon took a terrifying turn.‘He pulls…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019HAVE YOUR SAYWrite to: Have Your Say, What’s On TV, 2nd Floor, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9APEmail us: wotv.postbag@ti-media.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!Soap swapI’m rather bemused at the backlash against the upcoming return of a recast Ben Mitchell in EastEnders. This is a soap where parents have claimed to be their children’s siblings, every other person is having an affair and wrong ’uns get bumped off, only to magically reappear years later. Surely viewers can suspend their disbelief again on this occasion?Amber Phillips, Essexstar letterMarvellous midwives!Call the Midwife is simply brilliant – I’m so glad it’s back on BBC1. The period drama has always been my go-to comfort viewing on damp…3 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019I’d love to play a nun!CALL THE MIDWIFESunday, 8pm BBC1 DramaQ What can you tell us about your character?A Elsie’s the grandmother of Nurse Valerie Dyer [Jennifer Kirby]. She’s a widow who’s lived in Poplar all her life and is waiting to be rehoused. Elsie’s pretty fiery, strong and certain of many things but she’s also very gentle. She’s suffering with a boil on her thigh and Valerie comes to treat her.Q What’s Elsie’s relationship like with Valerie?A Valerie’s the apple of Elsie’s eye – she loves her granddaughter and is so proud of what she’s achieved. We see their relationship change and develop – it’s a journey for both of them.Q What are your own memories of the 1960s?A I actually grew up near Poplar, in London’s East End. My eldest son, Sean, was…2 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Double trouble?ENDEAVOURSunday, 8pm ITV DramaOxford may be all agog about the imminent moon landing, but DI Fred Thursday (Roger Allam) has other matters to distract him…Against the orders of boss DCI Ronnie Box, Thursday chases some criminals, who savagely beat him up. He’s put on light duties and is soon helping DS Endeavour look into the deaths of an astrophysicist and his girlfriend. But as the body count rises, Box is angry with them for getting too involved…‘Box is aggressive but Fred copes by respecting rank,’ says Roger.Thursday’s home life with wife Win isn’t much fun either.‘Things are bad because she wanted him to retire but he can’t because he’s in financial difficulty,’ he says. ‘Home’s a chilly place.’For Roger, however, this week’s episode was a treat to film as Shaun…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Back on the case!BAPTISTESunday, 9pm BBC1 DramaAfter relentlessly trying to track down lost loved ones in two series of The Missing, dogged French detective Julien Baptiste is back in BBC1’s thrilling new six-part spin-off, Baptiste.‘We didn’t want to say goodbye to that character because he still has skeletons in his closet,’ reveals Tchéky Karyo, who plays the dedicated retired cop.EmbroiledAt the end of the second run of The Missing, Baptiste was about to undergo surgery for a brain tumour. The new series finds him on the mend and in Amsterdam with wife Celia (Anastasia Hille), looking after their new grandchild.But he’s drawn to sleuthing once more when former girlfriend Martha (Barbara Sarafian), the city’s police chief, asks him to help look for missing sex worker Natalie, the niece of Brit Edward Stratton (Rev’s…2 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Look who’sback…LUCY SPEEDDoctors BBC1 • Thursday • 1.45pmFACT FILE▸East End girl Lucy played Natalie Price in EastEnders from 1994 until 2004. Her biggest storyline was her fling with Ricky Butcher, the boyfriend of her best mate, Bianca Jackson.▸Playing detective The actor went on to play DC Stevie Moss in The Bill on ITV from 2008 until the final episode in 2010. 1994▸Comedy role In 2015, Lucy starred in BBC2 comedy Cradle to Grave, which was based on the early life of Danny Baker.Lucy guest stars in Thursday’s episode of Doctors as Holly, who’s in serious financial difficulty and faces having her car repossessed. Holly sees Ayesha at The Mill and the nurse is worried by her blood pressure and recent weight loss. When medication is offered, Holly tells her to forget…2 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Zosia’s back!HOLBY CITYTuesday, 8pm (Scotland 10.45pm) BBC1 DramaJac Naylor’s stuck in surgery and the locum registrar due on Darwin Ward is running late. But Jac gets an almighty shock when the mystery surgeon walks into the operating theatre… it’s former Holby favourite Zosia!After marrying fellow medic Oliver Valentine just over a year ago, Zosia then said farewell to him and Holby to move to America with her dad and pursue her dream job.‘Jac bristles the minute Zosia walks through the door and there’s some obvious animosity there,’ says Camilla Arfwedson, who reprises the role of Zosia. ‘But it seems Jac’s hostility comes from wanting Zosia to do well.’HoodwinkedWhen Jac (Rosie Marcel) quizzes Zosia about why she’s returned, Zosia tells her that the job in America just didn’t work out. But Jac’s…2 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Left for DEAD!Karen Taylor is sure her son’s involved in something dodgy on the continent and she’s right.When Phil shipped Keanu out to Spain to get him away from daughter Louise, who was gutted about their split, he knew the young mechanic was headed for hot water.But, this week, Phil realises he underestimated the danger when he’s sent a picture of Keanu, who has been beaten to a pulp and left for dead!Horror storyThe shocking photo arrives after Karen piles pressure on Sharon to get answers about her AWOL son from Phil, using Sharon’s secret affair with Keanu as leverage. When lovecheat Sharon fails to get anywhere, she’s forced to manipulate Louise into trying to mine the information from Phil.Louise adopts extreme tactics and tells her dad she’s pregnant! Phil promptly explodes,…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Dawn and Ryan kiss!Ryan Stocks has got a whopping great crush on Dawn Taylor.The recovering addict has lots of baggage and a ton of problems to fix, but Ryan’s undaunted and is happy to help Dawn improve her situation.So far, Charity’s adult son has saved the former prostitute from a pimp and encouraged Dawn to fight to get her son Lucas back in her care, despite Ryan’s mum’s constant stream of disparaging comments.Though Ryan is happy to remain just friends, he has fallen for Dawn, and, this week, is delighted when she agrees to a date. But the evening takes a terrible turn when an ex-punter makes trouble. When Ryan gets rid of him, Dawn’s touched and kisses him. But what will she say after he clumsily offers her money for sex?When Ryan’s…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Soap gossip!★ Jill in period dramedy!Ex-EastEnders actress Jill Halfpenny is set to star in an upcoming C4 period dramedy set in Victorian London. The six-parter, Year of the Rabbit, follows the trials and tribulations of hardened copper DI Rabbit (Matt Berry). Jill will play Rabbit’s ‘deadly’ ex, Flora.★ A new Ben MitchellLast seen a year ago when he fled to France, EastEnders’ Ben Mitchell will return to Walford this Spring. Max Bowden will be taking over the role – the sixth actor to play the character. But why is he back in the Square?★ New Neighbour!Loose Women panellist Janet Street-Porter has a guest spot on Neighbours! This Spring, Janet will appear as herself in a storyline that will see her cause trouble among the locals. Janet says: ‘I have more than…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Living in fearNEW FACTUALThe AbusedWed, 9pm Channel 5Try to imagine being too afraid to leave your own home for fear of being killed. Kelly suffered five months of horrifying abuse at the hands of her husband, Keiron Watkins. She was punched, strangled and choked before she finally plucked up the courage to call the police.PetrifiedNow, however, Kelly lives in constant terror. Despite Watkins being issued with a restraining order as he awaits trial, he continues to harass her, calling her several hundred times a day and threatening to burn down her house.‘I’m petrified of him,’ says Kelly, from Norwich, who has a baby son, Reggie. ‘He’d kill me – he’s already told me he would. I put on a brave face, but I’m still a scared little girl.’ Kelly’s story is told…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Against the oddsNEW FACTUALGrowing Up GiftedMonday, 9pm BBC2Jamarley, 15, has been identified as gifted by his school and dreams of making it big as a music producer. But success won’t come easily, even though he’s predicted top grades in his GCSEs.In this follow-up series to last year’s documentary Generation Gifted, tracking the lives of six bright teens from low-income families, Jamarley is preparing to take his music GCSE a year early.But his home life presents challenges. His dad, Winston, was deported to Jamaica last year and was recently caught in the crossfire of a shooting.‘He got shot in his back and in his ankle,’ says Jamarley, from London. ‘He’s not okay but he’s alive. It’s hard to move on from something that big.’Jamarley’s mum works full-time as a security guard, earning just…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019What’s Hot!What’s Not!Vera triumphs!The last episode of the current series of Vera did well on ITV on 3 February, with 5.5m viewers tuning in. It beat the final episode of BBC1’s lavish period drama Les Misérables, which drew in 4.1m.All bark and no bite…Britain’s Top 100 Dogs Live on ITV, which aired from 7.30pm until 10pm on 29 January, struggled. ITV’s canine offering pulled in 2.8m, but lost out to both Holby City (3.6m) and Silent Witness (5.3m) on BBC1 in the same time slot.…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019To the rescueCASUALTYSaturday, 8.50pm BBC1 DramaSenior nurse Louise Tyler springs into action when she finds severely injured Connie Beauchamp barely conscious on a stairwell outside Holby City Hospital this week.Picking up minutes after last week’s assault by an unknown assailant, Louise races Connie to resus, where shocked colleagues Dr Dylan Keogh and nurse David Hide take charge.Louise realises time is of the essence. The police are called and hospital security scrutinise CCTV, but with fragile Connie unable to remember her vicious ordeal, Louise orders all nurses with body cameras to hand them in immediately.‘Connie can’t remember who attacked her and she feels really vulnerable,’ reveals Amanda Mealing, who plays her.Meanwhile, Louise (Azuka Oforka) begins to form suspicions about the identity of the culprit and sets out to prove it… Can Louise catch…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019True love!COLD FEETMonday, 9pm ITV DramaRomance is in the air as Cold Feet draws to a close. After finally admitting their feelings, lovebirds Karen (Hermione Norris) and Adam (James Nesbitt) just can’t get enough of each other!Pete (John Thomson) knows they’ve previously shared a kiss, but the couple are keen to keep their fledgling relationship secret from him, Jenny (Fay Ripley) and Karen’s ex David (Robert Bathurst) in case they don’t approve. When it becomes too hard to hide their feelings, however, they’re eventually forced to come clean…But how will their pals react when they hear the news? And will Karen and Adam decide to continue with their romance?…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019Twists and turns!SHETLANDTuesday, 9pm (Wales, 10.40pm) BBC1 DramaPerez and Tosh have their work cut out this week, as the investigation into human trafficking on Shetland takes another deadly turn.The team are hunting for the killer of Daniel Ugara, a murder they suspect is connected to a trafficking ring. But they’re stunned when two people who they thought might know something about the trafficking are stabbed to death, and another member of their family is left fighting for their life…Red herring?There’s speculation that dodgy dealings by one of the victims has led to the deaths, especially when Tosh finds a cannabis farm he appears to have been running. Perez (Douglas Henshall), though, is still convinced the murders are linked to Daniel’s death.The team also try to learn more about the hotel where they…2 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019It’s a SCANDAL!FLACKThursday, 10pm W DramaThey say you shouldn’t believe what you read in the newspapers, and this new comedy drama shows us why! Oscar-winning actress and True Blood star Anna Paquin plays Robyn, an American PR executive living in London, who must clear up the scandals of her celebrity clients.‘She’s a skilful PR, enjoys working with her tyrannical, yet impressive boss Caroline [Sophie Okonedo], and knows how to intervene when her clients behave badly,’ says Anna. ‘But her work is often at the expense of her own sanity and private life!’Covering upAs the series kicks off, Robyn must kill a damaging piece about Anthony Henderson (Max Beesley), a celebrity chef with a squeaky-clean image and a fondness for one-night stands. Of course, Robyn knows exactly how to make the story go…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019What a week for…p22Masood’s shockEASTENDERSHe’s taken aback when his two nieces arrive in Walford – with a motive…p21Tracy’s bidCORONATION STREETThe mum offers Tyler cash to keep out of pregnant Amy’s life…p20Rhona dead?EMMERDALEShe’s left fighting for her life after Pete causes an accident on the farm!p22Cindy’s callHOLLYOAKSShe’s put in a situation when Donna-Marie calls to ask for help…p23Mel’s crimeNEIGHBOURSShe torches the garage, not realising Bea is pulling an all-nighter inside…p23Colby’s pleaHOME AND AWAYHe splits from Chelsea and then dramatically pleads for another chance!p23Al onlineDOCTORSThe doc becomes an online sensation when an angry outburst goes viral!…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019EVILbaby plan!Since finding out their daughter Amy’s fallen pregnant, distraught Steve and Tracy have barely talked about anything else.The couple have tried to get Amy to discuss things and recently they’ve got somewhere. Dodgy Tyler has been revealed as the dad, and Amy agreed to let Tracy and Steve adopt her child.Taking controlBut the calm waters didn’t last long. Vicky, Tyler’s mum, has since got involved and insisted her son was sorry and is keen to play dad.This week, Tracy and Steve are in meltdown over the idea. Not only did Tyler sleep with their underage daughter, he’s a gang leader who’s caused tons of trouble in Weatherfield in the past. There’s no way they’re going to allow him within 4ft of Amy again!‘Tracy thinks that she’s doing the right thing…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019A right royal spend-up!NEW FACTUALSpending Secrets of the RoyalsSaturday, 9pm Channel 5While many of us struggle with finances in a time of austerity and Government cuts, the Royal Family don’t feel the pinch in quite the same way.This film goes behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace to tell tales of the millions spent on everything from luxury travel and lavish state banquets to a priceless wine cellar and royal security.One of the largest expenses for the Royals is the designer labels they wear, and it’s not just the duch*esses who like to splash the cash…‘The Queen never goes anywhere without a Launer handbag,’ says royal author Katie Nicholl. ‘Her Majesty has about 200 of them. It’s estimated her collection is worth around £370,000!’Lavish partiesBut the Queen isn’t a patch on the late Queen…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019A little Latin love!FACTUALThe Real Marigold on TourWednesday, 9pm BBC1Having been married five times, former newsreader Jan Leeming had almost given up on finding love again.But romance was in the air when Jan, 77, headed to Buenos Aires in Argentina, along with fellow celebs Paul Nicholas, Sheila Ferguson and Wayne Sleep, in the second episode of The Real Marigold on Tour.Suave‘People often think, “God, five marriages.” It’s been a big disadvantage,’ says Jan. ‘But all my men have been womanisers!’Jan enjoys a late night at a traditional tango event known as a ‘milonga’, where people of all ages gather to dance to live singing. She soon finds herself dancing with a suave Argentinian called Marcello, and they arrange to meet up again.Meanwhile, the group takes in the capital’s sights, including the presidential palace,…1 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019FUN!£500, crosswordSolve the clues and rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out a British comedy TV series (3,9,8). To enter, see right. The winner gets £500. Usual rules apply (below).ACROSS1 Animated festive film from 2004, The -----Express (5)6 Gemma Collins was made famous on this reality TV show, The Only Way Is -----(5)7 Ben Affleck’s actor brother, known for his role in 2017’s Manchester by the Sea (5)9 Billions actor, ------Lewis (6)11 Long-running series hosted by Frank Skinner, ----101 (4)12 C4 documentary series with Dick Strawbridge and his wife, Angel, ------to the Chateau (6)15 Star of 1973 heist movie, The Sting, Paul ------(6)17 Vera star, Brenda -------(7)18 Thomas Shelby in Peaky Blinders, -------Murphy (7)21 Bond film released in 1963, From ------with Love (6)23 Coronation Street con man…5 min
What's on TV|16-Feb-2019YOUR STARSARIES (21 March-20 April)Unexpected events restore your confidence and someone with influence will back you all the way, but don’t take on too much.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0426TAURUS (21 April-21 May)One particular deal will be going nowhere fast, and aspects to Venus advise you not to ignore important news or messages.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0427GEMINI (22 May-21 June)Your fortunes are on the up and you can rely on associates to be straight with you – but don’t let a relative pull a fast one.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0428CANCER (22 June-22 July)You may have to shoulder too much responsibility for a plan, but an exciting proposal will soon brighten up your life.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0429LEO (23 July-22 August)Money matters will need careful attention and a colleague will be supportive. But…2 min
