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TV Times|16-Jul-2022COAST with the most!SANDITON NEW FRIDAY, 9PM, ITV DRAMA (BOX SET, ITV HUB) The season-one finale of Sanditon left fans devastated as heartbroken heroine Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) returned home to Willingdon after her beloved Sidney Parker (Theo James) married wealthy widow Eliza Campion (Ruth Kearney) to save his entrepreneur brother Tom (Kris Marshall) from financial ruin. A second series of the sumptuous Regency-era drama, inspired by Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel of the same name and adapted by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies, premiered on BritBox in March (and is still available on the service) – and now, the six-parter is making its highly-anticipated debut on ITV. The action picks up nine months on, as spirited Charlotte finds herself drawn back to the picturesque (fictional) seaside town. TV Times visited Rose, 28, and…5 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022WITNESS for thePROSECUTION‘PEOPLE WILL BE ON THE EDGE OF THEIR SEATS!’ WITNESS NUMBER 3 NEW MONDAY-THURSDAY, 9PM, CHANNEL 5 DRAMA A single mum finds her life spiralling out of control after she comes forward with key evidence about a murder in Channel 5’s brand-new thriller Witness Number 3. Airing over four consecutive nights this week, the series sees Bodyguard star Nina Toussaint-White play hairdresser Jodie Packer, who unwittingly becomes the only witness to a gangland killing, sparking a terrifying campaign of intimidation to silence her. Here, Nina, 36, tells TV Times why the story is set to have viewers gripped… How does Jodie find herself embroiled in the murder investigation? One morning, Jodie looks out of the window at work and sees two men crossing the street. It doesn’t seem out of…3 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022We willREMEMBERthemLONG LOST FAMILY SPECIAL: THE UNKNOWN SOLDIERS MONDAY, 9PM, ITV FACTUAL Brenda Clayton always yearned to discover the last resting place of her maternal grandfather, Private Harry Miller, who died, aged 28, at the Battle of Passchendaele in October 1917. There are over half a million British and Commonwealth military personnel who lost their lives during World War One but whose bodies have never been recovered. Now, in a special episode of ITV’s Long Lost Family, Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell follow the moving search for farm labourer Harry and some of his missing comrades. ‘Solving these mysteries that have haunted generations may seem impossible,’ says Davina. ‘But sometimes, an accidental discovery gives us hope.’ In 2018, road workers in Belgium discovered the remains of nine soldiers, and since then,…4 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022DAME DARCEY’S ROYAL TOURTHE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS EPISODE ONE Dame Darcey begins her trip in Scotland, where she visits the Highland Games and talks to neighbours of the Queen who live near Balmoral. Then, in Edinburgh, she visits our monarch’s former yacht, The Royal Yacht Britannia, to hear what life was like on board for its staff. LONDON AND THE SOUTH-EAST EPISODE TWO In Richmond Park, Dame Darcey visits the hunting lodge where the Queen spent the first year of her life. She also heads to Ascot to learn about Her Majesty’s love of horse racing, plus explores some of her favourite haunts in London’s West End. NORFOLK EPISODE THREE The third leg starts at the secret royal entrance to a beach just a few miles from the Queen’s country retreat of Sandringham. It’s…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022BUSTED!Tyrone and Fiz’s reunion is fast resembling a Ray Cooney farce. This week, there’s more chaos on the cards as they try to move forward, while at the same time keeping Fiz’s oblivious ex Phill in the dark. So worried are the couple by Phill’s threat to deny Fiz a quickie divorce should he discover they’re together that Ty has even accompanied Phill on his ‘It would be a shame to waste it’ honeymoon. Returning home, he admits that Phill’s a wreck, but Ty and Fiz park the problem as they head off for their first session of relationship counselling. Phill, meanwhile, remains intent on winning Fiz back, and opts for another grand gesture. Dressing up like Richard Gere in An Officer and a Gentleman, he strides into the factory…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022WEATHERFIELD EXTRASamia Longchambon, who plays hairdresser/councillor Maria, says that despite the huge popularity in social-media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, there are still plenty of Corrie fans who like to getin touch with her and her fellow cast members the old-fashioned way – by writing them a letter. ‘We still get our fair share of fan mail,although I am useless at replying,’ Samia, 40, tells us. ‘It’s much easier on social media because you can just send people a quick message back. ‘The pigeonholes are still very busy at Coronation Street, and we get sent presents now and again as well. Chocolates are always a favourite, and a girl not so long ago sent me a lovely pair of earrings.’…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022TOUGH LOVENow that Marlon and Rhona are officially engaged, Vanessa reckons they should bloomin’ well celebrate with a proper knees-up in The Woolie. Rhona’s not sure, and Marlon’s doubtful when his fiancée raises the subject, but he eventually agrees and later heads to the pub for the first time since his stroke. There are cheers aplenty as Marlon declares his love for his wife-to-be, but it soon becomes clear that he’s not quite as comfortable with the situation as he seems. What’s bothering the ailing chef? And will he open up to his other half?…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022I KILLED JAGS!A holiday to Lanzarote was never going to ‘fix’ broken Ben. This week, as he continues to self-destruct following his rape ordeal, he throws himself into the line of fire by admitting to the Panesars that he was responsible for the death of their beloved Jags. Ben’s confession follows some equally shocking ‘duff duff’ moments. In the wake of last week’s drama, he’s pacing around like a wild animal, and mum Kathy is so worried that she calls by The Arches and suggests he get professional help. Kaff’s frustrated when they are interrupted by a customer, James, while a worrying discovery adds to her misery. To top it off, Rocky lays into Ben about the way he’s been treating his muvva, with shocking consequences… ‘As the situation gets heated, Ben…2 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022WALFORD EXTRABig Mo is coming back to the Square! Actor Laila Morse is to briefly reprise her role as the troublesome pensioner for a storyline that will air later in the summer. Mo, you’ll recall, leftWalford in June last year to go on a cruise with her beau, Fat Elvis – lumbering Jean with a garage full of illegal cannabis plants in the process. ‘I always have so much fun playing Mo, so I can’t wait toget back to the Square and see what mischief she gets up to this time,’ says Laila, 76. ‘I’ve missed my on-screen family so much, and can’t wait to see everyone again.’…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022SUNDAY HighlightsLittle Women PREMIERE FILM 6.30PM, C4 It may have been filmed countless times, but Greta Gerwig’s take on Louisa May Alcott’s Victorian classic is one for the ages. The actor-turned-director is helped by a pitch-perfect cast portraying the rumbustious March sisters – Florence Pugh (Amy), Emma Watson (Meg), Eliza Scanlen (Beth) and, in the choicest role, Saoirse Ronan (Jo). They’re joined by Laura Dern as their mother and Meryl Streep as their aunt in a version that zips along with warmth, empathy, humour and pathos. Gerwig has a lightness of touch with material that could be maudlin and overly sentimental in lesser hands and has created a film of pure charm. ★★★★★ NP Hacks COMEDY-DRAMA PRIME VIDEO Fans of the award-laden US comedy-drama about a veteran stand-up will be delighted…4 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022FRENCH connectionMURDER IN PROVENCE NEW SUNDAY, 8PM, ITV DRAMA Roger Allam is a long way from the dreaming spires of 1970s Oxford in his sun-dappled new drama, but the Endeavour favourite still has crime on his mind… Based on the popular Verlaque and Bonnet novels by Canadian author ML Longworth, Murder in Provence launched exclusively on BritBox in March (and is still available on the service) and this week, the three-parter makes its much-anticipated debut on ITV. The series sees Roger play debonair, wine-loving investigative judge Antoine Verlaque, who uncovers evidence about crimes in and around the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence before they come to trial. Helping Antoine crack the cases are his spirited criminal-psychologist girlfriend Marine Bonnet (Father Brown star Nancy Carroll) and no-nonsense Deputy Police Commissioner Hélène Paulik (The…5 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022Line ofDUTYTHE CONTROL ROOM NEW SUNDAY-TUESDAY, 9PM, BBC1 DRAMA (BOX SET, BBC iPLAYER) A life-and-death situation is the catalyst for BBC1’s brand-new thriller The Control Room. A Airing over consecutive nights this week, the three-part series follows an emergency call handler, Gabe Maver (Roadkill star Iain De Caestecker), working for Strathclyde Ambulance Service in Glasgow, who has his world turned upside down after he answers a 999 call from a distraught woman, Sam Tolmie (The Paradise’s Joanna Vanderham), who appears to know him. After Sam rings off, Gabe faces a barrage of questions from Detective Inspector Anna Breck (Sharon Rooney), his colleague Anthony (Daniel Portman) and his boss and lover Leigh (Taj Atwal), but he insists he has no idea who this lady is. Things soon take a very intriguing turn,…4 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022ALSO IN WITNESS NUMBER 3…CATHY SUE JOHNSTON Jodie’s mum is protective of her daughter and grandson, Kyle (My Name Is Leon’s Cole Martin). ‘Cathy worries she can’t help Jodie when everything comes crashing down,’ says Sue. PC IVAN BARKAS SION DANIEL YOUNG The mysterious cop is assigned to protect Jodie when she becomes the significant witness. ‘He and Jodie have a history,’ says Sion. ‘But there are lots of twists and turns.’ DETECTIVE WHELAN CLARE DUNNE The police officer keeps her cards close to her chest as she investigates the murder. ‘You don’t really know what she’s up to – is she on Jodie’s side?’ teases Clare.…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022HARRY’S COMRADESThe remains of eight other soldiers were found alongside Harry Miller, and this week’s episode also explores two more of their remarkable stories as their relatives finally get answers… Second Lieutenant Leslie Wallace Ablett of the 11th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, was 20 when he was killed. He was identified through the DNA of his distant cousin, Rachel Fixsen, from Somerset, who was honoured to lay him to rest on behalf of the loved ones who were unable to bury him. Private Arnold Sanderson, another member of Harry’s regiment, won a military medal for bravery before his death at the age of 26. His great-niece Jackie Golding, from Yorkshire, had always been touched by his story and was eager to discover whether he was one of the missing soldiers.…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022TheSPYING GAME‘LLOYD BECOMES OBSESSED WITH BEATING SIX’Ryan Gosling THE GRAY MAN NEW FROM FRIDAY 22 JULY, NETFLIX THRILLER Hold on to your hats, as Hollywood favourites Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans go head-to-head as rival assassins in Netflix’s much-anticipated new spy thriller The Gray Man. Based on the bestselling 2009 book of the same name by Mark Greaney, and produced and directed by Marvel-associated brothers Joe and Anthony Russo, the film sees Ryan (La La Land) play CIA operative Court Gentry, AKA Sierra Six, who was plucked from prison to become a government-sanctioned merchant of death. Also known as ‘The Gray Man’ for his ability to hide in plain sight before striking, Six finds his life unravelling after he accidentally uncovers dark agency secrets, leading to an unhinged ex-colleague, Lloyd Hansen…3 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022WENDY AND KEN: THE REUNIONHaving so far remained tight-lipped about her link to the cobbles, Wendy flamin’ Papadopoulos finally opens up to Abi about her affair with Ken in the late 80s and her not-so-classy attempt to reignite their passion 10 years ago, when she was knocked back by the bookworm and lied to Deirdre that they’d spent the night together. As someone with her own backcatalogue of mistakes, Abi sympathises with her and urges her to build bridges with Mr Barlow. Later, as the pair head to the Street, Abi steers Tracy off to Roy’s Rolls, leaving the coast clear for Wendy to visit Ken at No.1. How will he react when he claps eyes on his ex-lover? And as Trace catches sight of Wendy leaving the house, will Wendy escape with both…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022BabyHORRORAdolescence has turned the once self-assured Amelia into a bundle of insecurity, brimming with secrets and lies. This week, as she continues to neck that dodgy weight-gain syrup, she faints again – and for added jeopardy, she drops baby Thomas in the process! Amelia’s pursuit of ‘perfection’ isn’t the only thing she’s hiding, of course – she’s been secretly visiting pervy Noah in prison. Lydia’s aware that Amelia’s seeing someone, although she doesn’t know who it is, and Dan’s gobsmacked when she tips him the wink. ‘He’s not sure if he thinks Amelia should’ve told him herself, or whether he should have figured it out for himself,’ says Liam Fox, who plays the perplexed parent. As a mortified Amelia shuts down her dad’s questions, her vision becomes blurred. It happens…2 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022DALES EXTRAJoanne Mitchell is thrilled her latest stint on the soap is allowing fans to see more sides to her character, flighty mum Sandra Flaherty. ‘Obviously, I’ve been backwards and forwardsa few times over the years,’ says Joanne, 50, who first appeared as Sandra way back in 2016. ‘Mostly, my work before was with Isobel Steele [Liv] and Danny Miller, who played Aaron.This time, it’s great to expand and work with the other cast members. ‘It’s about seeing a few more layers to thecharacter, developing her and seeing where the journey goes. She’s a car crash, so it could go anywhere!’…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022Mitch’sPAINJust two weeks after being reunited with his estranged brother Avery, Mitch says a sad goodbye as his poorly sibling succumbs to cancer. It’s a heartbreaking moment, but at least Mitch has buried the hatchet with the fella. When Avery initially pitched up in Walford, the cabby gave him the cold shoulder; angry over the way he’d been treated by him in the past. Thankfully, he’s since had the good sense to welcome Avery back into his life. With the brothers now keen to enjoy the time they have left together, Avery suggests they re-create a special memory and visit a restaurant they used to eat at when they were younger. It’s a nice thought, but Mitch knows his bro is just too weak. Not wanting to ditch the idea…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022MONDAY HighlightsWitness Number 3 NEW DRAMA 9PM, CHANNEL 5 This psychological thriller follows a young woman whose life is turned upside down when she’s targeted by a violent gang. After witnessing a murderer and his victim just before the killing, Jodie (Nina Toussaint-White) goes to the police. But when the gang launch a terrifying campaign of intimidation, she’s torn between protecting her mum (Sue Johnston) and son (Cole Martin) and doing what’s right. A fantastically chilling, claustrophobic drama, which makes us wonder if we could be as brave as Jodie. Showing over four nights until Thursday. ★★★★★ RM ● See feature, page 12 Write Around the World TRAVELOGUE BBC iPLAYER (BOX SET) For a quick burst of sunny escapism, try Richard E Grant’s travelogue series, which leaves iPlayer at the start…3 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022THURSDAY HighlightsMeet the Richardsons NEW COMEDY 10PM, DAVE It’s a Richardsons’ road trip as Jon and Lucy head for Whitby in the first of two ‘holiday specials’ of their mockumentary. The couple’s enthusiasm for making a travel show wanes when they discover that Joanna Lumley and Griff Rhys Jones have already covered the best destinations in their travelogues. Since Whitby, with its Dracula connection, is a Goth hotspot, Jon and Lucy dress up and take a trip down the ‘Screaming Tunnel’, discovering at every turn that Lumley has been there, done that. However, Jon perks up when he recreates one of his favourite TV shows, Fred Trueman’s 1970s pub games contest, The Indoor League. ★★★★ IM The Thing About Pam NEW DRAMA PARAMOUNT+ (BOX SET) Renée Zellweger portrays a real-life killer…4 min
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TV Times|16-Jul-2022MY INSPIRATIONHow did the premise of The Control Room come about? One morning, we couldn’t wake my youngest daughter up. It was terrible. We rang 999, and they sent an ambulance. She was absolutely fine later, but for a few intense minutes, you’re dependent on a person you don’t know. That was my starting point, and from there, I got fascinated with what would happen if an emergency handler’s professional situation was suddenly personal. Why did you decide to make this story a thriller? To impress my nephew! I had something I’d written on telly and he said he prefers twisty-turny stuff. It was a bit of a condemnation of my career, so hopefully he’ll watch this! Gabe’s not a typical screen hero, is he? I love thrillers but, when watching…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022InTUNE!THE HIT LIST NEW SATURDAY, 7.10PM, BBC1 GAME SHOW Hosting The Hit List has proved a dream come true for husband-and-wife team Marvin and Rochelle Humes. So the popular pop stars and presenters are thrilled that their BBC1 music quiz is back for a fifth series, comprising six episodes featuring members of the public followed by six celebrity specials. Here, Marvin, 37, and Rochelle, 33, tell TV Times what to expect this time… How do you feel about the show returning for a new outing? ROCHELLE It’s crazy that this is our fifth series! We took a while to do something together because we wanted to make sure it was a show that we were equally as passionate about, and we’re so delighted that everyone loves it in the same…3 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022In theQUEEN’S footstepsDARCEY BUSSELL’S ROYAL ROAD TRIP NEW TUESDAY, 9PM, MORE4 TRAVELOGUE Dame Darcey Bussell has ‘always had a deep and abiding affection for the Queen’, and has enjoyed meeting Her Majesty on a number of occasions over the years. So the former prima ballerina was thrilled to embark on an adventure around the UK to explore the places that have shaped our monarch’s identity in a new More4 travelogue, Darcey Bussell’s Royal Road Trip. A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest-reigning sovereign in British history earlier this year, each episode of the four-part series will see Dame Darcey visit a different region of the country, where she will sample some of Her Majesty’s favourite pastimes – including hiking in the Scottish Highlands and horse racing at Ascot. Here, in…4 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022ALSO IN THE GRAY MAN…DANI MIRANDA ANA DE ARMAS A tough agent, without whose support Six would have been dead many times over, but is she a key operative or a rogue? ‘I spoke to a CIA agent who helped me understand how the agency works,’ says Ana. ‘Ultimately, you always do the right thing.’ DENNY CARMICHAEL REGÉ-JEAN PAGE The ruthless CIA group chief with rapier wit and a lack of scruples hires Lloyd to hunt down Six. ‘This is a global travel adventure, but with spies, explosions, guns and falling out of planes!’ says Regé-Jean. SUZANNE BREWER JESSICA HENWICK The deputy group chief believes her boss is reckless and his job would be hers if it were based on merit, not gender. ‘I love villains you can empathise with,’ says Jessica. ‘Suzanne’s quiet…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022Kelly’s HEROIt’s not looking good for Kelly this week – her Robin Hood routine to pay back loan shark Rick’s punters has spectacularly backfired and resulted in her being held hostage in a dingy cellar. Luckily for her, she has Gary on her side. But as Mr Windass swoops in to save her, she’s in for a startling reality check about the kindly father figure who’s taken her under his wing. As the first of our three visits to Weatherfield gets under way, Gary’s aware that Kelly has been out all night, but assumes she’s making a point after their row. He starts to panic, however, when Aadi tells him that Kel went to see another of Rick’s clients. His fear then escalates when Kelly sends him a text. She has…2 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022Leylacaught out!Leyla’s trotted out plenty of excuses to explain her jittery behaviour-usually ones involving the words ‘busy’ and ‘stressed’. But David’s about to find out that it has little to do with organising weddings, and a lot to do with the copious amounts of gak she’s been shoving up her nose. So far, accusations thrown at Leyla have generally come from husband Liam, but at the start of the week, David has a pop at her for not being there for Jacob, who’s about to go off to uni. High on coke and desperate to show she really does care, Leyla whips out a wad of notes to help cover the lad’s accommodation costs. Jakey’s delighted but David’s livid, while Leyla soon regrets her generous gesture. All over the place, she…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022MORE SOAPSHOLLYOAKS A flashforward scene shows a figure disposing of a bloodstained hoodie in a bin… but who does the clothing belong to, and what has happened? As we head back to the present, the countdown is on to the end-of-term party, but DeMarcus is thrown when Vicky tells him her boyfriend Joseph will be there. Wanting to protect himself from the lad, who has been bullying him, he decides to carry a knife, much to the horror of Charlie, who is so worried for his pal that he confides in copper Saul. Concerned for where DeMarcus might be headed, and wanting to steer him in the right direction, Saul suggests to Felix that his son take part in a police shadowing scheme. But later, as Saul is planning to surprise…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022IS JAY MOVING ON?When Lola ribs Jay about his domestic set-up with Honey, he’s keen to prove that he’s not ready for a pipe and slippers just yet, and accepts her invitation to a night out. Honey says she’s game for it, too, although when party time comes round, she’s fast asleep on the sofa and Jay ends up going without her. He has a great time knocking back shots with Lola and Frankie. Arriving home, he’s three sheets to the wind, and Hon is not impressed. With their age gap really starting to show, will Jay be left questioning if their romance has run its course?…1 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022TUESDAY HighlightsKew Gardens: A Year in Bloom NEW DOCUMENTARY 8PM, CHANNEL 5 Some very strange flowers are blossoming at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, as cameras return for a second behind-the-scenes series. In the Princess of Wales Conservatory, the Alcantarea imperialis is about to flower for the first time since it was planted 20 years ago. It’s not an entirely happy occasion, though, because after its blooms finally appear the plant will die! We also get the lowdown on the odd-looking Titan arum from Indonesia, which grows a bizarre three-metre flower spike that smells strongly of rotting flesh! Luckily, we don’t have TVs with digital scent technology yet! ★★★ HD Two Doors Down COMEDY 10PM, BBC2, iPLAYER (BOX SET) The ladies of Latimer Crescent dress up to the nines when Michelle…3 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022FRIDAY HighlightsThe Gray Man PREMIERE FILM NETFLIX Joe and Anthony Russo directed one of the highest-grossing movies of all time in 2019, Marvel blockbuster Avengers: Endgame, which earned nearly $3 billion at the global box office, and Netflix will be hoping for more fireworks from them here. The brothers’ new big-budget film tells the tale of CIA assassin Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling), aka ‘The Gray Man’, who finds himself being hunted by his colleagues after accidentally uncovering a host of dark agency secrets. Bullets fly during some spectacular action sequences, while there’s great tension between leading men Gosling and Chris Evans, who plays Gentry’s villainous pursuer, Lloyd Hansen. SMA ● See feature, page 20 Trollied n COMEDY FROM 10PM, PICK A first free-to-air showing for this popular comedy, which ran on…4 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022WHAT YOU’RE WATCHINGTEAR-JERKING DRAMA The emotional scenes in Emmerdale with Faith Dingle being given her terminal cancer diagnosis, then going on to tell her surrounding family, were really overwhelming. Sally Dexter as Faith is an amazing actress. There isn’t anyone watching who hasn’t had their lives touched by cancer. Dawn Bullock, Derbyshire TURNING BACK TIME I was enthralled by BBC2’s Back in Time for Birmingham, which saw the Sharma family explore 50 years of British-Asian history in the city. Hearing what the first immigrants endured upon arriving in Britain had me in tears. It revealed what a challenge it was – and still is – to make a new life here. Well done on such a great series. Dionne Graham, Darlington NO.1 QUIZ! I love new C4 quiz show One Question. It’s…3 min
TV Times|16-Jul-2022ON THE COVER IN…1974 13-19 July Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews, who so memorably co-starred in 1964’s beloved family film Mary Poppins, reunited a decade later for ITV’s spectacular variety show Julie and Dick at Covent Garden, which was filmed on a specially built replica of London’s iconic open-air market. We spoke to Dick as, surrounded by crates of fresh fruit and veg, he waited for the fog machine to be turned on. ‘A couple of days ago, I was sunning myself on my ranch in Arizona – 75 degrees, clear skies, 180 acres to roam about in. What am I doing here?’ he joked. Now aged 96, Dick had a cameo in 2018’s Mary Poppins Returns. Julie, now 86, was made a Dame in 2000, and was presented last month with…1 min
