Issue 10-Mar-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 WEEKnewSir Bruce: A CelebrationSUNDAY 11 March, 9.00pm BBC1 EntertainmentSir Bruce Forsyth made his name on TV in Sunday Night at the London Palladium in the 1950s and many stars, family and friends return there for a big tribute show to the late star. His former Strictly co-host Tess Daly presents an evening of music and memories, with performers including Shirley Bassey and Alexandra Burke belting out Bruce’s favourite songs. The Strictly pro dancers entertain with sparkling routines, while Bruce’s widow, Lady Forsyth, and his family attend for what is sure to be an emotional night.FULL STORY P14newdinnerladies diariesWEDNESDAY 14 March, 8.00pm Gold FactualVictoria Wood’s personal diaries are opened in this new documentary series about the comedian and her award-winning sitcom, dinnerladies. Viewers get a glimpse into her notebooks, backstage photos…4 min

IN THIS ISSUEDebbie gets tough!newPILGRIMAGEFriday, 9.00pm (not Scotland) BBC2 FactualQ You joined six other celebrities (including Neil Morrissey, Gogglebox’s Rev Kate Bottley and Ed Byrne) on this pilgrimage through Spain. What made you sign up?A I was brought up a Catholic, but Paul was very much an atheist, so in recent years I really haven’t been sure what I feel about religion. I would never have considered doing a pilgrimage myself, but it sounded like the most amazing thing to do.Q It’s a physically demanding route and you slept in dormitories with the other celebs. Was it tough?A I’m the sort of person who just gets on with the job, but the hiking was a struggle. I had blisters on my feet and the boots dug into my ankles, so I don’t know how…3 min

IN THIS ISSUEWill Lofty dump Dom?HOLBY CITY8.00pm (10.45pm, Scotland) BBC1 DramaNurse Lofty and medic Dominic have only recently rekindled their romance – but things look rocky this week, when they lock horns over Lofty’s nan!Knowing her heart could stop at any time, Sheilagh tells Dom she wants to sign a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation form – and she doesn’t want Lofty to know! When Sheilagh takes a turn for the worse, Dom can’t find the signed form, so helps Frieda to revive her. Sheilagh’s annoyed and tells Dom in front of Lofty that she’d signed the form ‘like he told her to’. Lofty’s furious at being kept in the dark. So is this the end of their fledgling relationship?‘Dom and Lofty have been on again, off again,’ says Lee Mead, who plays Lofty. ‘At the…1 min

IN THIS ISSUETime’s up!CASUALTYSaturday, 8.10pm BBC1 DramaMore pressure is piled on Dr Ethan Hardy this week when hospital CEO Serena Campbell threatens that either anonymous blog Rage in Resus is taken down by the end of the day, or Ethan’s out on his ear!The shaken doc warns everyone that the secret blogger could be sacked. He even asks medic Alicia Munroe if she’s responsible. Alicia, who actually is the blogger, angrily denies it.Ethan turns detective, and his ruthless attitude shocks those around him. But will Ethan’s digging lead to his former lover Alicia being sacked?‘He can’t keep everyone happy,’ says George Rainsford, who plays the doctor. ‘Ethan in charge isn’t a version we’ve seen of him before!’More online at whatsontv.co.uk/casualtyWords: Nick Cannon, Elaine Reilly, Victoria Wilson Photos: Alamy, BBC, Wild Mercury Productions…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEEveryone’s talking about…TROY: FALL OF A CITYFive secrets from BBC1’s epic drama (Saturday, BBC1, 9.00pm)…Louis the daredevilLouis Hunter, who plays Paris, did as many stunts as he could. ‘I came out four weeks before filming in Cape Town to train at sword-fighting, javelin-throwing, wrestling, archery and horse-riding,’ he says. ‘I loved working with two horses, called Shakira and Suzy.’Shark encountersChloe Pirrie (Andromache) took advantage of filming in South Africa to dive among great white sharks, in a shark-proof cage of course. ‘It’s quite calm and meditative. It changes your opinion of sharks,’ says Chloe.Fun rivarlyDavid Gyasi (Achilles) had plenty of fun on set. ‘I once found an Afro wig and suddenly Achilles was moonwalking for the other cast!’ he laughs. ‘We also had volleyball games of Greeks v Trojans.’Snake hunterA snake wrangler…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEBye bye Barbara!LAST IN SERIES!CALL THE MIDWIFESunday, 8.00pm BBC1 DramaEmotions run high in Poplar as Nurse Barbara Hereward is laid to rest in the last episode of the series this week. Following Barbara’s death from blood poisoning last week, the community turns out for her funeral and Barbara’s husband, Tom, struggles to cope.Nurse Phyllis Crane is also devastated and breaks down as she reads a poem at the service.‘When Phyllis first arrived, she and Barbara shared a room and Phyllis told Barbara: “I’ve put a line down the centre of the dressing table, so we have a side each”,’ says Linda Bassett, who plays Phyllis. ‘But they became close.’Back to workThere’s little time to mourn, however, when a nearby maternity home closes down and all its mums-to-be arrive in Poplar.But a grieving…1 min

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