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What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Virtual insanityDOCTOR WHOSaturday, 6.50pm, BBC1 Sci-fiThe Doctor and Ruby pay a visit to Finetime this week, an alien world where everything seems harmonious for Lindy Pepper-Bean and her friends, but behind the veneer of perfection, there’s a terrifying presence preying on the people. Can the intrepid duo help Lindy to realise she’s in grave danger before it’s too late?‘Lindy lives in a world of influencers in the future,’ explains Callie Cooke, who plays her. ‘She’s popular and has lots of followers. She’s kind and fun, but also petulant and neurotic. In Finetime, people never talk together in person, so you have to think what effect it would have on a person if they’re only communicating through an app.‘Russell T. Davies is so clever at taking scenarios that could well happen in…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Die another day!NEWSISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIESFri, 9pm, Drama Drama (box set, UKTV Play)There’s an unusual sight in the skies over the Cotswolds village of Great Slaughter, as parachutists land in the grounds of a local estate.But rather than an airborne invasion, sleuthing nun Sister Boniface (Lorna Watson) and her partner in crime-solving DI Sam Gillespie (Max Brown) are witnessing auditions for a Bond-style big-screen secret agent.‘Sam turns up at this huge house, where film producer Lincoln Leigh Varsey [played by New Tricks’ Denis Lawson] is trying to cast the next Agent Best!’ explains Max. ‘The plot thickens when people start dropping dead, as they often do in Great Slaughter!’Dramatic turnWith Bond puns by the dozen, death by scorpion, lethal gadgets and a femme fatale, this opening episode of the third series of the…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Lookwho’s back…RONNI ANCONAPainting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir, Wednesday, 9pm, Sky ArtsFACT FILETango drinker She played alcoholic Judith (right) in BBC1 drama Last Tango in Halifax from 2012 to 2020.Comic talent Ronni found fame on The Big Impression (1999-2004) as Nigella Lawson, among others.Quizzed She’s also appeared on Pointless Celebrities and House of Games.Ronni, who used to be an art teacher, joins her friends Jim and Nancy Moir in Scotland in this week’s episode of Painting Birds to show off her creative flair with some landscape painting of a loch. Instead of ordinary paints, they use Japanese ink and water, while Jim also gets to work sketching a crested tit. ‘I trained at Central Saint Martins school of art but I’m dreadful at landscapes,’ says Ronni. ‘Although I’m quite pleased…2 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Feel the Force!NEWThe AcolyteAvailable: Wed 5 June Genre: Sci-fi Season: 1 Eps: 8 (first two eps from 5 June, then weekly)Take a trip back to the start of the Star Wars story in a series about the fall of the Jedi Order and the birth of their dark enemies the Sith.Set 100 years before the events in Star Wars movie Episode I – The Phantom Menace, the sci-fi spin off takes place during the High Republic era, when the Jedi were all powerful. Jedi Master Sol (Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae) is sent to investigate a killing spree, in which members of the Order are being murdered.‘As a Jedi Master, he is a highly skilled fighter, but he’s also someone who is willing to risk everything to protect peace,’ says South Korean…4 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024What a week for…Priya accusesEASTENDERSAs Suki and Vinny plot to rinse Nish, will his suspicious ally uncover their plan?p20Joel proposes!CORONATION STREETAfter Dee-Dee meets his unimpressed parents, he asks her to marry him…p18Matty’s attackEMMERDALEHe’s in serious trouble after a clash in the HOP sees Samson stabbed…p19Frankie talks?HOLLYOAKSWhen her parents hear about her plans, will she speak out about JJ’s abuse?p20Al suspectsDOCTORSAs Michelle’s old colleague Graham joins The Mill staff, he’s not convinced.p21Cash rescuesHOME AND AWAYSeeing a stalker trying to pounce on Stevie, he leaps in the way of danger…p21Nell caught!NEIGHBOURSFollowing Toadie’s ban, the teenager is caught alone in her bedroom with JJ…p21…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Toyah’s arrested!When Toyah found people digging around at the site where her teenage self buried her stillborn baby, Rose, she flipped.This week, the tragedy returns to haunt Toyah as the police arrest her for murder, having discovered a tot’s remains in the park.But who tipped them off? It doesn’t take Toyah long to suggest that Rowan, Leanne’s ‘guru’, is behind it…As Leanne returns from Rowan’s retreat, things soon go to pot when she learns Simon is heading off to join his dad Peter on his yacht. Leanne doesn’t believe Nick when he says he told Rowan to pass on Simon’s news.Things get worse later when Rowan shows Leanne her sister’s negative online posts about the Institute. Toyah is then hit with a letter saying she’s being sued!Driven ever closer to her…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Soap gossipSoap stars dominate Channel 5 thriller★ Channel 5 has announced a soap heavy cast for its new ‘domestic thriller’ The Feud. Jill Halfpenny (right), Amy Nuttall, Ray Fearon, Chris Gascoyne and Larry Lamb have started filming the series in Newcastle and it will air next year.Rose in milestone miniseries…★ Ex-EastEnder Rose Ayling-Ellis is to star in new BBC1 series Reunion. The majority of the cast and members of the crew are deaf or use British Sign Language, which has led to the four-part thriller being branded a ‘milestone’.Alex’s open-door exit from Corrie★ Actor Alex Bain, who’s leaving Corrie this week after playing Simon Barlow since 2008, has shared his feelings about his exit. ‘I am so pleased he hasn’t been killed off or gone to prison,’ he says. ‘I can…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Heart ofthe matterNEWTHE HOSPITAL: LIFE ON THE LINEMonday, 9pm, Channel 5 FactualMore than half of us will develop a heart condition in our lives, while heart disease is still one of Britain’s biggest killers, taking one person every three minutes.Two months ago, 54-year-old Andy was admitted to the Golden Jubilee hospital near Glasgow following a major heart attack.Although his specialist team have battled hard to repair his failing heart, the only thing that can save him is a transplant, which means an agonising wait for a donor.Emotional wait‘As time goes on, you start to feel less and less confident,’ says Andy’s partner, Shabana. ‘All he wants is to see our daughter grow up. I’d do anything to give him my own heart, because even though it’s his that’s not working properly, it…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024FUN!£500, CrosswordSolve the clues and rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out the name of an English actor (6,9). To enter, see below right. The winner gets £500. Usual rules apply (below).ACROSS1 Liverpudlian comedian, John ------(6)5 -------Bertrand, singer of Ça Plane Pour Moi (7)7 See picture clue: Singer of 2008 hit Poker Face, Lady ----(4)8 The West Wing actor, Rob ----(4)9 -----on the Hill, 2017 Ed Sheeran song (6)10 Eurovision Song -------, annual competition (7)13 Group with Niall Horan, One ---------(9)16 Stephen ----, author of books It and Carrie (4)18 Jimmy ----, star of 1990s series Spender (4)19 2011 Jason Momoa film, Conan the ---------(9)21 Celebrity -------, game show with Bob Monkhouse (7)23 Agnes ------, 17th-century witch in Good Omens (6)27 The ----, US miniseries with Emma…4 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024YOUR STARSARIES (21 March-20 April)Mars in your sign brings courage and a desire for independence. It’s a great time to start a new project.STARLINE: 0905 817 0426*TAURUS (21 April-21 May)Enjoy the last days of Mercury in your sign by turning your ideas into concrete plans – and commit to them!STARLINE: 0905 817 0427*GEMINI (22 May-21 June)The Sun, Venus and Jupiter are in your sign. If you’re looking for romance, this may come your way now…STARLINE: 0905 817 0428*CANCER (22 June-22 July)As a natural carer, it’s easy for you to take on everyone’s problems. But try to focus more on yourself this week.STARLINE: 0905 817 0429*LEO (23 July-22 August)You’re usually sociable, but at this moment, you need to take some time to yourself to reflect on your wishes.STARLINE: 0905 817 0430*VIRGO (23…2 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Fight for the truthCASUALTYSaturday, 8.30pm, BBC1 DramaStress levels run high when clinical lead Patrick Onley piles pressure on the staff after a new report reveals an alarming rise in serious incidents in the ED!Furious, senior doctor Dylan Keogh sneaks into Patrick’s office and gathers evidence to prove the arrogant boss is the reason for the rise and a danger to patients.Unfortunately, Patrick catches Dylan in the act. But Dylan then receives a damning phone call from a nurse who previously worked with Patrick at another hospital!Cornered by Dylan, Patrick seems to accept defeat. But he later reports Dylan to occupational health and takes over the treatment of his patient – with disastrous results! Will his incompetence be exposed in time for Dylan to clear his name?More at whattowatch.com/casualtyWORDS: NICK CANNON, NATASHA HOLT, ELAINE…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Dark pathREBUSSaturday, 9.20pm, BBC1 DramaMichael’s forays into the criminal underworld are escalating dangerously for him.The troubled brother of DS John Rebus (Richard Rankin) has already turned to theft to make ends meet, and now, after he threatens gangland figure Darryl Christie (Noof Ousellam), he learns about a bigger moneymaking plan.But when the risky scheme is put into motion, will everything run smoothly?DS Rebus is investigating Darryl’s feud with rival gangster Ger Cafferty (Stuart Bowman), but will he also unearth links to Michael as events snowball?‘Michael is trying to find a way to get by,’ says Brian Ferguson, who plays him. ‘But he’s struggling…’…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Mini crosswordWIN £100!ACROSS1 Hollywood actor, ---Gardner (3)3 1964 comedy film starring Amanda Barrie, Carry On ----(4)6 One of the Wombles (9)7 Big ----, character from long-running series Sesame Street (4)8 Actor in 2021 movie Ghostbusters: Afterlife, ----Rudd (4)11 Alter ego of DC superhero character Green Lantern (3,6)13 Anna Leonowens in 1956 film The King and I, Deborah ----(4)14 1993 film Death Becomes ---(3)DOWN1 1970s hit single released by German band Kraftwerk (8)2 -----Heard, played Mera in 2018 superhero film Aquaman (5)3 Downton Abbey countess (4)4 Beyoncé Knowles single from 2008 album I Am… Sasha Fierce (3)5 Crush with --------, 1995 hit for US rock band R.E.M. (8)9 Adjoa -----, Bridgerton actor (5)10 2005 film starring Mark Wahlberg and Tyrese Gibson, ----Brothers (4)12 Hips Don’t ---, 2006 Shakira hit (3)Editorial Complaints We…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024NEW TO WATCHThe VeilAvailable: Wednesday 29 May Genre: Thriller Season: 1 Eps: 6Elisabeth Moss (right) plays Imogen Salter, a veteran undercover MI6 agent, whose mission is to get close to Adilah (Yumna Marwan), a potential ISIS leader suspected of planning an attack on the West.Mayor of KingstownAvailable: Mon 3 June Genre: Drama Season: 3 Eps: 10 (released weekly)Jeremy Renner (right) reprises his role as ‘Mayor’ Mike McLusky in this third run. This time, a Russian cartel invades the town and a drug war rages inside and outside the prison walls.Tell Me EverythingAvailable: Thu 6 June Genre: Drama Season: 2 Eps: 6Following his mental-health struggles, Jonny (Eden H. Davies) has given up drink and drugs, and moved to a new town, with a new group of friends. But when he starts a romance…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Cindy’s seduction…With George and Elaine at odds over his illicit kiss with Cindy, the boxer needs to steer well clear of his eager ex.But Anna’s mugging pushes her folks back together this week, and Cindy’s only too happy to tackle the crime with George. Junior watches on as she tries to reel in his dad. Cindy fails, but then decides a ‘family film night’ is just the thing.After a row with Ian, she later turns up at No.55… Will George take the bait or does Elaine have his heart?WORDS: SARAH WATERFALL. PHOTOS: AMAZON FREEVEE, BBC, CHANNEL 5, ITV, LIME PICTURES…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024HORROR attack!ThursdayMUST-SEE EPISODE!A horrible situation in the Hide escalates this week and sees Matty blamed when Samson is stabbed…The teenage Dingle is there with his new mate, Josh, to celebrate passing his driving test. It’s great news for the lad, who’s planning to drive around Europe with his friend. But Lydia’s not keen on the idea at all and after secretly hoping he’d fail, she’s even more gutted when Cain gives Samson’s car the A-OK.As a knees-up gets under way, co*cky Josh starts flirting with Amy, knowing she’s just married Matty, who’s trans. Waitress Amy bats him off and finishes work early.Josh’s humiliated when Matty ends up booting him and Samson out. But when Matty has another go at Josh, the oik starts being transphobic.Aggressive‘It goes from banter and causing a…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Land ofcontrasts!NEWNICK KNOWLES IN SOUTH AMERICAWednesday-Friday, 7pm, Channel 5 FactualDIY SOS star Nick Knowles is back on his intrepid travels again, this time for a three-episode adventure in South America, where he crosses Chile and Argentina from Patagonia to Buenos Aires.His exploration of some of the continent’s culture, history and food begins with a terrifying challenge – rock climbing in the far south of Patagonia at the foothills of the Andes, clinging on 100ft over a sheer drop!‘I’m not a climber, so it was pretty scary,’ says Nick. ‘It’s a beautiful place, there’s no doubt about that. It was exhilarating, terrifying and really tested my physical ability. I was literally hanging on by my fingernails!’Also in Wednesday’s opening episode, Nick comes face to face with baby Magellan penguins, meets the indigenous…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-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!On a scrollThe Lost Scrolls of Pompeii: New Revelation on Channel 5 was fascinating. Researcher Brent Seales has developed pioneering technology to scan ancient scrolls from Herculaneum, carbonised in the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. This has resulted in words hidden deep inside these incredibly fragile papyri being read – an amazing achievement!E. Bulman, HertfordshireRant of the week…Out of tune!Why do we waste so much money on Eurovision every year? Olly Alexander is a talented musician, yet his performance was mostly just him and a load of other men dancing…3 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024The winnertakes it all!LIVE FINAL!BRITAIN’S GOT TALENTSunday, 7.30pm, ITV1 EntertainmentQ After joining last year, what’s it been like judging this series of Britain’s Got Talent?A With any first series, there’s more pressure, because if anything goes wrong, you’ve got to carry the bucket, ha, ha! Fortunately, it went well. It’s been even better this year because we had so much talent. We’ve never had nine Golden Buzzers before – we just kept breaking records!Q And breaking Golden Buzzers, too, right!?A Yes! I absolutely smashed it for Phoenix Boys – I couldn’t control my powers. As a team of dancers, they really touched me.Q The grand final follows a week of live semi-finals. What do you enjoy about them and the final?A I love the live shows and the final – aside from the…2 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Coming soon…★ Mark Heap and Sarah Parish play Superintendents Bob Weekes and Julie Spry in six-part ITV1/ITVX comedy Piglets. Their job is to oversee the next batch of would-be cops, but knocking them into shape turns out to be a thankless task.★ Outrageous Homes with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is a C4 series hosted by the interior designer. He’ll be meeting ordinary folk across the UK who’ve gone for flamboyance and styled up their homes with the most wild and wacky decor.★ ITV1 will be showing Loud, a documentary in which American singing star Adam Lambert explores the history of queer artists within the music industry. He’ll also give us an insight into his own success and the barriers he’s come across.★ Acclaimed Disney+ series The Bear returns for a third season with…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024You liked…Now try…HUMANSon C4If you enjoyed…The sci-fi series Humans starring Katherine Parkinson and Tom Goodman-Hill as Laura and Joe Hawkins, a couple who brought a highly developed servant robot into their home. Gemma Chan played their synth Anita (pictured), who ended up creating havoc for the family.SUNNYon Apple TV+You’ll want to check out…The darkly comic thriller series Sunny, which begins on 10 July. Rashida Jones plays Suzie, whose life falls apart after her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As ‘consolation’, Suzie is given a domestic robot called Sunny, and soon they go on a mission to discover what really happened to Suzie’s family.…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Heartbreak for Sonia!ThursdayMUST-SEE EPISODE!Sonia is riding high at the moment. She’s happy with Reiss, she’s got her big sister Bianca living with them, and she’s pregnant.It’s taken time and tears to get to this point following endless rounds of costly IVF. Although Sonia already has a grown-up daughter, Bex, who has flown the nest, she has fought to have another go at parenthood with Reiss, who wants to be a dad.But the wheels start to come off their cosy set-up at No.25 this week.UltimatumWith Bianca still in the doghouse with Whitney – who’s refusing to speak to her since she moved to Wakefield with Dolly and Britney – the mum is in a bad mood and is taking it out on Reiss, who’s getting on her nerves more than ever.Accountant Reiss, meanwhile,…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Shockproposal!WednesdayMUST-SEE EPISODE!Their romance may have hit a serious bump in the road not so long ago, but trusting Dee-Dee decided to give Joel another chance.But why is the solicitor in such a rush to lock down their relationship seeing as he’s still married on paper?This week, the lawyer appears to be going all out to woo his girlfriend. Dee-Dee’s surprised when Joel says he wants her to meet his parents and has booked a table at the Bistro.What’s prompted this sudden romantic gesture? Is Joel feeling guilty about how upset Dee-Dee was when she discovered he’d decided to represent sex criminal Nathan Curtis?‘Dee-Dee is definitely someone who believes in forgiveness and now that she’s made that decision for them, she is really excited about the future,’ says Channique Sterling-Brown, who…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Crunch timeMarlon and Rhona’s marriage is at rock bottom and Marlon can think of no other solution than divorce. Rhona’s fed up with her husband’s muckraking, while the chef fumes when he hears his wife making more decisions without him.Marlon doesn’t want to hear it when Rhona points out that it was Charles, the vicar, who started a conversation about getting Ivy christened. Tired of her excuses, he announces he’s had it.Later, Rhona reels when she finds out Marlon’s going camping with Paddy so he can think about divorce.As the friends set up, Paddy listens as Marlon vents. Knowing that Marlon loves the bones of his wife and that their rift is down to the stress of all that’s gone on with Gus and Ivy, Paddy speaks up. Will the vet…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024Kicking off!NEWFOOTBALL COPSMonday, 10pm, C4 FactualThe Euros are almost upon us, and while fans gather to cheer on their teams, big crowds can mean trouble.Ahead of the 2024 tournament, this series follows the specialised work of the dedicated football officers (DFOs) who tackle violence, disorder and antisocial behaviour at football matches every single week.In this week’s first episode, it’s all go at Coventry City’s game against Sunderland when there’s a punch-up between rival fans in the car park and Sunderland supporters storm the protective barriers. Not only that, but there’s a pitch runner to deal with!‘It can be a lonely place being a DFO – you’re generally with the groups most likely to cause trouble,’ says Coventry City DFO Stu Spencer. ‘We’re there to keep the peace but you become aware…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024French fancy!NEWSECRET FRANCE WITH DICK AND ANGELSunday, 8pm, C4 FactualHitting the road for a new adventure, Escape to the Chateau couple Dick and Angel Strawbridge explore their adopted home of France.‘We’ve spent nine years making our chateau comfortable and thought it was time for a little road trip to share the hidden beauty of France!’ says Dick, who, over eight years and nine series of their previous C4 show, allowed cameras to follow his and wife Angel’s DIY exploits as they transformed a grand but dilapidated 45-bedroom property in north-west France into their ‘forever home’.In this three-part series, the duo jump in their trusty 1950s Renault 4CV and head to Provence’s vibrant capital, Marseilles, historic Gascony and the volcanic region of the Auvergne, where they uncover unusual crafts, fine vintage finds…1 min
What's on TV|1-Jun-2024NEXT WEEK’S ISSUEEURO 2024The football competition kicks off in GermanyBAKE OFF: THE PROFESSIONALSWho’ll handle the pressure as the hit cookery series returns?CORONATION STREETToyah learns of worrying news involving sister Leanne…* 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: ALAMY, BBC, ITV, C4, GETTY…1 min
