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What's on TV|08-Sep-2018HOT TV THIS WEEKnewStrictly Come DancingSATURDAY 8 September, 7.35pm BBC1 EntertainmentAnother eclectic bunch of celebrities takes to the Strictly dance floor, including Lee Ryan, Danny John-Jules, Stacey Dooley and Katie Piper. As it all kicks off with the initial ‘pairing up’ show, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman return to host, while Shirley Ballas is back in charge of fellow judges Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood.FULL STORY P13Vanity FairSUNDAY 9 September, 9pm ITV DramaThe tables have turned as Amelia finds herself in financial dire straights, wondering if George will still want to marry her now the family has hit hard times. Meanwhile, Becky’s star is on the rise and romance is blossoming with cavalry officer Rawdon Crawley…FULL STORY P8Celebrity MasterChefTHURSDAY FRIDAY 13-14 Sept, times vary BBC1 EntertainmentIt’s the final week of…4 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Farewell…Best known for…In 2011, Antonio reached the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent on ITV with his unique act of bulging his eyes in time to music. Judges Amanda Holden, Michael McIntyre and David Hasselhoff were impressed by Antonio’s talent, which he discovered aged just seven.Other achievements…Antonio appeared in a variety of TV shows, including World’s Greatest Body Shockers, Britain’s Ugliest Models and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.Family life…On 18 August, Antonio died aged 54 following a stroke after a prolonged period of ill health. He’s remembered by family and friends in Britain and Barbados.Words: Elaine Reilly, Victoria Wilson Photos: BBC, C4, ITV…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Coming soon…⋆ Victoria actress Jenna Coleman will be joined by Ewen Leslie, who starred in New Zealand mystery Top of the Lake, in BBC1’s new four-part thriller The Cry. They will play a couple whose baby is abducted from a small coastal town in Australia.⋆ Paddy Considine plays a counter-terrorism officer with a secretive past in BBC1’s six-part thriller Informer. He persuades a young second-generation Pakistani man from East London to go undercover and inform for him…⋆ Comedian and presenter Matt Richardson co-hosts The Hangover Games on E4. He will spring surprises and challenges on hungover Brits around the UK on the morning after they have enjoyed a boozy night out, which has secretly been filmed.⋆ In new C4 sitcom Home, a British family go on holiday to France and return…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018You liked…Now try…THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACEon BBC2If you enjoyed…This drama, which followed the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace, who was gunned down on the steps of his Miami villa by serial killer Andrew Cunanan in July 1997. The gripping drama featured the stories of the four other alleged victims of Cunanan, played by Darren Criss.THE CENTRAL PARK FIVEon NetflixYou’ll want to check out…Upcoming four-part drama The Central Park Five, which tells the true story of five teenagers from Harlem, New York, who were convicted of a rape they didn’t commit. Michael K Williams from The Wire plays the father of one of the accused teens.Words: Emma Bullimore, Tess Lamacraft, Sean Marland Photos: BBC, Channel 5, ITV, Rex…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Get set for Strictly!STRICTLY COME DANCINGSaturday, 7.35pm BBC1 EntertainmentWe may have had a scorching summer but Autumn’s about to get even hotter – as Strictly Come Dancing is back on TV!The sequins are on, the fake tan’s been applied and, on Saturday night, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as 15 eager celebrities are paired with a professional dancer, who will teach them to jive, salsa and quickstep their way to lifting the glitterball trophy, won last year by Holby City actor Joe McFadden.Once again, watching their every move will be judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Shirley Ballas. With the line-up in place, let’s meet the stars of the show…Danny John-JulesWill the Death in Paradise star be lively on the dancefloor?Kate SilvertonWill BBC News presenter and journalist Kate make…2 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Dynasty of tragedyTRUSTWednesday, 9pm BBC2 DramaOil magnate J Paul Getty was one of the world’s richest men, but he was also one of the meanest. Worth $2billion, he had pay phones installed at his sprawling British mansion, Sutton Place in Surrey, for family and guests to use.Hollywood star Donald Sutherland, 83, stars as the tycoon in BBC2’s new 10-part series Trust, which opens in 1973 when one of Getty’s sons stabs himself to death with a barbecue fork.Cold-heartedGetty is unmoved by the tragedy.‘He has an inability to love, which is so sad,’ says Donald Sutherland. ‘He would love to be able to love, but something always prevents it.’When Getty’s grandson, John Paul Getty III (played by Harris Dickinson), arrives for his uncle’s funeral, it offers Getty hope, as he sees the 16-year-old…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018DEATH in the Square?Friday MUST-SEE EPISODE!Last week’s shock shooting in the Square left residents reeling and the victim close to death…A gunshot was heard around the Square soon after landlord Mick’s twisted childhood friend Stuart broke into the pub with a gun, ready to confront the Carter family who he has a grudge against.Having already threatened Mick and his wife Linda, been exposed as the man who locked Tina in a car boot years earlier and tried to wreck his brother Halfway’s relationship with girlfriend Whitney, sinister Stuart is not a man to be messed with.Accusations flyBut this week, as paramedics are called to the pub and the police descend on Albert Square to make an arrest, is Stuart’s hate campaign against the Carter family finally over? Or is there worse to come?As…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018NOT GUILTY?Wednesday MUST-SEE EPISODE!Charity has waited years to see DI Bails brought to justice for raping her when she a teenager.But with the crooked cop’s trial about to begin this week, the case is thrown into chaos when a confrontation between Charity’s son Ryan and his long-lost dad Bails turns violent, with Ryan attacking Bails with a plank of wood!After Ryan is arrested for assault, Charity fears it could impact on the case and that a cunning Bails will find a way to swing things in his favour and leave court a free man…Taking the standBut Charity’s not the kind of woman to let a man walk all over her. So when it’s time for her to give evidence at the trial, she gives an emotional account of how she first…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Toyah sleeps with Imran!After an awkward lunch with her angry ex Peter, Toyah goes in search of sister Leanne for some emotional support. But over at the law firm where Leanne now works as a PA, Toyah instead finds a shoulder to cry on in the shape of Leanne’s handsome new boss, Imran. When the lawyer starts giving Toyah some relationship advice over a bottle of wine, however, the tipsy twosome unexpectedly find themselves kissing passionately…But little does Toyah realise, the love-rat lawyer has also been mixing business and pleasure with Leanne!Despite a warning from fellow legal eagle Adam that his two-timing will only end in disaster, Imran cheekily continues to secretly see the two sisters. But he had better beware crossing the Battersby women, as there’ll be hell to pay when they…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Forbidden royal loveNEW FACTUALPrincess Margaret: The Rebel RoyalTuesday, 9pm BBC2Princess Margaret always knew her older sister Elizabeth would become Queen but she struggled to make sense of what her own role in British society would be. She told friends she would become ‘the bad princess’.‘She loved being centre of attention and she loved men,’ says Lady Anne Glenconner, her friend and lady-in-waiting, in the first of a two-part BBC2 documentary.But it was falling in love with Group Captain Peter Townsend that really caused controversy. He was a World War Two pilot who became her father’s equerry. He was also married with children.Secret affairIt was on a visit to South Africa when she was just 16 that she fell for him. They kept their affair secret but when it hit the headlines following…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018FUN!£500 crosswordSolve the clues and rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out an Australian mystery drama (6,2,7,4). To enter, see right. The winner gets £500. Usual rules apply (below).ACROSS1 2006 animated film about a raccoon, Over the ----- (5)4 Boardwalk Empire’s Margaret Thompson, Kelly --------- (9)7 Valuation show with Fiona Bruce, Antiques -------- (8)8 Pop duo popular in the 1960s, The ------ Brothers (6)10 See picture clue: Formerly played Rose Tyler in BBC’s Doctor Who, Billie ----- (5)12 Actress in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Elisabeth ---- (4)13 Tom Hanks film released in 1994, Forrest ---- (4)15 John Thaw’s character in The Sweeney, Jack ----- (5)16 Wife of Ellen DeGeneres, actress Portia -- ----- (2,5)18 TOWIE star, ----- Collins (5)19 Former model and US chat-show host, ---- Banks…4 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018YOUR STARSARIES (21 March-20 April)Aspects to Mars will create some tension and confusion in your daily life, but you will manage to hold your own, Aries!☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0426TAURUS (21 April-21 May)A partner or boss will be hard to please this week, but you can still expect a spot of excitement in your daily routine.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0427GEMINI (22 May-21 June)You’ll find yourself well placed to settle a long-running wrangle this week, but be ready for some unforeseen upsets.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0428CANCER (22 June-22 July)Someone special will have lots to share, but the new Moon predicts you might get caught up in a misunderstanding.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0429LEO (23 July-22 August)Aspects to the Sun put you in the mood to overcome obstacles, but you must also double check…2 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Agony for Roxanna!HOLBY CITYTue, 8pm (Scot, 10.45pm) BBC1 DramaQ How did neurosurgeon Roxanna MacMillan go from wanting to be part of Professor John Gaskell’s pioneering stem cell trial, to stepping down from it, then ‘investigating’ her friend?A Roxanna always wanted to be part of Gaskell’s trial because she admires the radical way he’s trying to change modern medicine. But she now fears his ambition to find a cure for degenerative diseases is at the expense of the patients involved. I don’t think Roxanna believes Gaskell’s doing anything purposefully manipulative, it’s just that he’s become all-consumed by this trial and she needs to find out the truth about what’s going on.Q Roxanna gains access to Gaskell’s lab in a bid to hunt for some information on him. What does she find there?A Roxanna…2 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Life after Becky!VANITY FAIRSunday, 9pm ITV DramaLast week, fearless Becky Sharp left the Crawleys’ estate without a second glance, riding off to new adventures with filthy rich Aunt Matilda. But how will Sir Pitt adjust to life without his former governess and secretary?‘He may come across like a predatory bully but actually he saw something in Becky he respected; she worked her magic on him,’ says Martin Clunes, who plays him. ‘He liked the way that she manipulated him, rather than resenting her. Sir Pitt saw Becky as an opportunity and even a possibility for his next wife.’Sir Pitt may be miserable now, but Martin says he loved filming the seven-part series.Riding high‘I was overjoyed when I realised I could drive a horse and carriage for the role!’ he beams. ‘The stock…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Living a lie!STRANGERSMonday, 9pm ITV DramaUniversity lecturer Jonah leads a modest life with his wife Megan, who spends half her time working abroad. Jonah’s crippling fear of flying stops him visiting her when she’s overseas, but despite being frequently apart, he believes their marriage is strong.ConspiracyOne horrible day, Jonah receives a telephone call to say that Megan (Dervla Kirwan) has died in a car crash while in Hong Kong. Having no option but to board a plane, he’s about to discover a secret life Megan had been hiding from him. Worse still, the circumstances surrounding her death might not be as straightforward as they seem.‘It’s so intriguing to wonder how anyone might react to that kind of news,’ says John Simm, who plays Jonah in this new eight-part drama. ‘If it wasn’t…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018A witch’s tale!A DISCOVERY OF WITCHESFriday, 9pm Sky One DramaWho’d have thought a forbidden love story involving a witch and a vampire would take place in an Oxford library?Sky One’s new eight-part series, A Discovery of Witches, based on the first in a trilogy of novels by Deborah Harkness, tells the tale of reluctant witch and academic Diana Bishop.She causes a stir when she requests a special book from the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Library – little does she know it’s an enchanted manuscript, and she’s the only one who’s able to access it. Suddenly vampires, demons and witches are at her door, forcing her to come to terms with her incredible abilities.‘She’s not really embraced that part of her life,’ says Teresa Palmer, who plays Diana. ‘Her parents were killed for…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Fighting for life!BODYGUARDSunday, 9pm BBC1 DramaAs the dust settles after an explosive end to last week’s episode, David Budd finds himself in a race against time to uncover a conspiracy before it’s too late!Home Secretary Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes) is fighting for her life after someone detonated a bomb during her speech, in which she was possibly about to launch a bid to become Prime Minister.SuspectsPolice believe Julia’s aide, Tahir Mahmood – who died in the blast – held the briefcase that contained the bomb. But they aren’t sure if he planned the attack or whether the device was planted on him without his knowledge.As the authorities battle for control of the investigation into the attack, David (Richard Madden) begins to wonder if he can trust anyone in Westminster.‘Julia is an ambitious…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Fight for justiceBLACK EARTH RISINGMonday, 9pm BBC2 DramaAfrica’s relationship with Europe and America and international war crimes are at the heart of BBC2’s tense new thriller Black Earth Rising. The eight-part drama stars Roseanne’s John Goodman as respected lawyer Michael Ennis, the boss of troubled young legal investigator Kate Ashby (Chewing Gum’s Michaela Coel).As a child in the 1990s, Kate was rescued from the Rwandan genocide and adopted by Michael’s friend, international criminal lawyer Eve Ashby (Harriet Walter).The conflictMichael encourages Eve to prosecute the controversial case of General Nyamoya (Danny Sapani), an African militia leader accused of war crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, at the International Criminal Court. But Kate is passionately opposed to her mother becoming involved, because Nyamoya also helped to end the savagery of the genocide 25…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018What a week for…p22Carmel’s shockEASTENDERSHow will she react when Shakil’s killer’s mum turns up in the Square?p21Liz in agonyCORONATION STREETShe’s shocked when Jim says their daughter Katie is still alive!p20Charity in courtEMMERDALEWill she finally see her rapist DI Bails brought to justice?p22Glenn collapsesHOLLYOAKSHe keels over as he tries to attack Maxine. Is this the end for the killer?p23Xanthe crashes!NEIGHBOURSHer life is in danger when she has a seizure and loses control of a car…p23Hunter framedHOME AND AWAYThe student’s married lover threatens to report him for stalking…p23Ruhma accusedDOCTORSShe’s in trouble when a baby is born with a broken collarbone……1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Is Rebecca dead?Rebecca hasn’t been seen since her shock showdown with her killer nephew Lachlan at the cabin in the woods weeks ago. So when Rebecca’s boyfriend Ross and ex-lover Robert hear that she’s disappeared and discover the police are searching for a body at Home Farm, they fear she could be dead…Desperate for answers, Robert who has a son, Sebastian, with Rebecca, sets out in search of her but is furious when he discovers a shrine dedicated to her memory and angrily trashes it. The stress of Rebecca’s demise then takes its toll on Robert, however, as he suddenly has a shaky fit and collapses…Troubling behaviourRoss deals with his emotions in a very different way, by taking more drugs to try to numb his fears over what’s happened to Rebecca and…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Soap gossip!⋆ Ben’s new role!Ex-EastEnders star Ben Hardy can next be seen on the big screen in Bohemian Rhapsody, due for release on 24 October, which tells the story of British band Queen. Ben plays drummer Roger Taylor, and even got a lesson from him to prepare for the part. ‘Who doesn’t want to play a rock’n’roll star?’ says Ben.⋆ Coronation Street stars on stageThere’s a new stage version of Doctor Dolittle to celebrate the classic film’s 50th anniversary, and the cast includes ex-Corrie stars Brian Capron (Richard Hillman) and Vicky Entwistle (Janice Battersby). Visit doctordolittlemusical.com for tickets. The tour begins on 9 November.⋆ Morecambe murderITV’s forthcoming drama, The Bay, sees ex-EastEnder Lindsey Coulson (right) and former Corrie star Tracie Bennett as residents of Morecambe, where a police investigation rocks the…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018I’m looking for love!NEW FACTUALThe UndateablesMonday, 9pm C4When James was a boy, his mum asked him what he’d like for Christmas and her heart melted when he said all he wanted was a girlfriend!James was born with Down’s syndrome and has grown up to be a confident young man who now has a job as well as a flat of his own. Yet he hasn’t managed to find the thing he’s always wanted – and that's true love.First date jittersCan the 27-year-old from Northamptonshire finally meet the right girl?‘I’d do anything to fall in love,’ says James. ‘I haven’t been on a date in a year, but my older brother is getting married and it’s made me realise that I need to get serious. I want to find a girl I can have…2 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018How did Natalie die?NEW DOCUMENTARYNatalie Wood: An American Murder MysterySaturday, 11pm Quest RedWhen the body of Hollywood icon Natalie Wood was found off the coast of Catalina Island in California, the news sent shock waves around the world. Her death on 29 November 1981 was thought to have been an accident, but ever since, there have been rumours of foul play.That night, Natalie, 43, her husband, actor Robert Wagner, and film star Christopher Walken were all aboard Robert’s yacht, Splendour. They’d been ashore drinking heavily, and later that evening, Natalie, who couldn’t swim and always confessed to being afraid of the water, ended up in the sea.Robert claimed that she had stormed off after a row on the yacht and climbed into a dinghy alone. The two other witnesses – Christopher and the…2 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018What’s Hot! What’s Not!Bodyguard bonus!BBC1’s Bodyguard, starring Keeley Hawes, opened on Sunday at 9pm with an average overnight audience of 6.7m. It beat all other shows that day, including the movie Jurassic World on ITV at the same time.School slide!The second series of C4’s school drama Ackley Bridge finished its 12-week run on Tuesday night at 8pm with a lowly 0.7m, which was half a million down on the series one average. It was soundly beaten by Holby City (3.4m) on BBC1 and Love Your Garden (2.8m) on ITV.…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Grin and bear it!PRESSThursday, 9pm BBC1 DramaEd Washburn’s first job at The Post was to ‘death knock’ the bereaved parents of a footballer who’d committed suicide. His second was to go back and tell them their late son was gay, and write a story about how they ‘never knew him’.In this week’s episode of Press, he has to dress up as a polar bear, go to a celebrity party and try to get some dirt on celebs behaving badly.Oxbridge graduate Ed is also busy avoiding phone calls from his mum, who doesn’t know what his new job is. And he’s narrowly avoided a drunken fling with Holly (Charlotte Riley), deputy news editor at The Herald.‘He’s thrust into the snake pit!’ laughs Paapa Essiedu, who plays Ed. ‘He enters this world alone – without…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Jailed and alone!CELEBS IN SOLITARYTue-Thu, times vary C5 RealityLiving with no phone, no human contact and zero interaction with the outside world, just like the world’s most dangerous criminals behind bars. That’s the challenge facing TV presenter Anthea Turner as she and three other celebs – musician Stephen Manderson (aka Professor Green), Eddie Hall, the World’s Strongest Man 2017, and comedian Shazia Mirza – try to live in a pod in total isolation for up to five days.Shown over three consecutive nights, the Channel 5 series, presented by George Lamb and psychologist Dr Sandra Scott, will scrutinise their every movement as the celebs battle with confinement and struggle to make it through the final stages when they must live with no water, electricity or light! One of them doesn’t make it……1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Look who’s back…ROXANNE PALLETTCelebrity Island with Bear Grylls C4 • Sunday • 9pmFACT FILESoap queen Roxanne is best known for playing Jo Sugden in Emmerdale from 2005-08 and was at the centre of a domestic-violence storyline.Talent shows She took part in ITV’s Soapstar Superstar in 2006 and the fourth series of Dancing on Ice (2009).Big breakfast She now hosts her own breakfast radio show on Minster FM and was a housemate in the latest series of Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother.Roxanne is one of 10 celebrities plonked on a remote, deserted island with basic tools and limited water supplies in Bear Grylls’ extreme survival show. On day one, TOWIE’s Pete Wicks makes a tactical error with the group’s water but all is forgiven when he rescues Roxanne from a net in deep…2 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018What else can I watch?CATCH-UP TVThe best of BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, and more…Talking to a StrangerBBC iPlayerThis 1966 drama series stars Judi Dench, who won a BAFTA for her performance. It features four stories, each told by members of the same family, with Judi playing the daughter, Terry.Any Human HeartAll 4Jim Broadbent, Matthew Macfadyen and Sam Claflin all play the same man, writer Logan Mountstuart, at different stages in his eventful life in this four-part drama first shown in 2010.The Lenny Henry Birthday ShowBBC iPlayerTrevor McDonald hosts this special to celebrate Lenny Henry’s 60th birthday with archive clips from the comedian and actor’s 43 years on TV.HIDDEN GEMSThe secret shows tucked away in the TV listings…Celebrity Ghost HuntSunday, 10pm, Channel 5Starting on Channel 5 on Sunday night, Rylan Clark-Neal travels to…3 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Lovers exposed?Sharon’s hubby Phil has cheated on her in the past, but now she’s the one having the affair as she’s hooked up with Keanu.Despite previously getting into a fight with Phil and being sacked, Keanu can’t keep away from his former boss’s wife.But as they get passionate at the Arches, they are startled when the door slams shut and they realise they’ve been seen!Has Phil discovered Sharon’s betrayal?Words: Simon Timblick Photos: BBC, Channel 5, ITV, Lime Pictures…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Our daughter is still alive!Monday MUST-SEE EPISODE!Liz is still reeling from the unexpected return of her ex-hubby Jim, who’s fresh out of prison after serving a sentence for armed robbery.But there’s an even bigger shock for Liz this week, when Jim reveals the real reason he is back in Weatherfield. He has made the startling discovery that their daughter, Katie, who was born prematurely and was believed to have died 26 years ago, is still alive and now living under the name Hannah!As Liz tries to process the huge news, Jim explains there was a mix-up with the hospital records at birth, and shows Liz a DNA test that confirms Hannah is definitely their daughter.ReunionWhen Jim gives Liz a photo of the now-grown Hannah, she breaks down with emotion over the life-changing turn of…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018In search of silk!NEW FACTUALJoanna Lumley’s Silk Road AdventureWednesday, 9pm ITVFrom Egypt and Greece to Japan and India, Joanna Lumley has already explored the history and culture of some of the world’s most fascinating countries.Now, in a new travelogue, the Absolutely Fabulous actor is embarking on her most ambitious journey yet, as she travels from Italy to the border of China, following the ancient routes taken by silk traders.‘The Silk Road changed all our lives, but it isn’t one road, it’s a network of connections and they traded everything from glass to gunpowder,’ says Joanna, who has always dreamed of visiting the regions covered by the route.‘To study those countries in Central Asia was an obsession because my grandfather was a diplomat and travelled around that area, so it was sown into me…2 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018Remarkable ROSEY!FACTUALPaul O’Grady’s Little HeroesWednesday, 8pm ITVWhen four-year-old Rosey was born, she had multiple internal abnormalities. She has only one kidney, a hole in her heart, a hole in her larynx and suffers from bowel and bladder problems. But as she meets Paul ahead of her 17th operation in the last episode of Little Heroes this week, it’s clear that this remarkable little girl hasn’t let it hold her back.SuccessfulRosey is undergoing surgery on her bowel to refit a colostomy bag that will enable her to lead a more normal life and, in particular, go back to school. At the moment that’s not possible as she is incontinent.During the two-hour operation, surgeons will also work on her bladder but she will need further surgeries in the future. Her mum, Rachel, copes…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018The killer milkmanFACTUALMurdertownMonday, 9pm CIOn 18 January 1993, 16-year-old schoolgirl Claire Tiltman set off to meet a friend in Greenhithe, Dartford, and was stabbed nine times in an alleyway.‘It was the most awful feeling,’ explains Claire’s friend Joanne Roberts in this week’s episode of Murdertown. ‘I kept thinking to myself, “Was she alone? Was she in pain?”’Without any forensic evidence, witnesses or signs of a struggle, everyone just assumed that Claire had known her attacker.In October 1995, another woman was stabbed in Dartford. She survived and was able to give an account of the attack.The arrestPolice later picked up local milkman Colin Ash-Smith, and found the knife used in the recent attack at his house. Officers also discovered a diary, in which he’d detailed two previous attacks on women. He was given…1 min
What's on TV|08-Sep-2018HAVE 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!Indian SummerI thoroughly enjoyed Anita Rani’s Bollywood: The World’s Biggest Film Industry on BBC2. She covered so many subjects to do with Indian cinema and is such an enthusiastic presenter. I’ve learnt so much about Bollywood through her programme and it’s also great she interviewed many of India’s top actors. Anita has had unique access to a fascinating industry and the show has been most entertaining!Manisa Kuinkel, MiddlesexUnforgettable!I’ve never before been hooked by a drama more than the recent series of Unforgotten. Starring the wonderful nicola walker and…3 min
