Meet the cast of Trust Me as BBC One's thriller arrives on Netflix
Jodie Whittaker fans are revisiting this acclaimed performance.
The BBC's psychological thriller Trust Me is getting a new lease of life since landing on Netflix, which has introduced the show to a new wave of viewers who may have missed its initial broadcast. Jodie Whittaker led the first season of the anthology, playing a nurse pushed to breaking point who begins imitating a consultant – but how long until her dishonesty is detected? Exploring the blind faith we put in professionals, the problems facing the NHS and how far an individual will go to prove themselves, Trust Me features a stellar supporting cast too. Written by Dan Sefton, a (real) doctor, the show has cherry-picked its stars from The Inbetweeners, The Gold and Downton Abbey, to name just a few. Here's everything you need to know about the Trust Me cast. Jodie Whittaker as Cath Hardacre Who us Cath Hardacre? A compassionate and hard-working nurse who is suspended when she tries to call out neglect in her hospital. At the leaving party of her friend, A&E doctor Alison, she spots a pile of her official documents in the bin and formulates a plan that she hopes will see her finally getting the credit she deserves. Moving to Edinburgh with her young daughter, she starts a new life as a consultant... but how long can she keep up the pretence? A lesson against neglecting and ignoring our most valuable medical professionals, Cath lets her ego and frustration overtake the kindness and common sense that made her good at her job. Writer Sefton calls her a "decent, honourable woman who, when everything is falling apart, takes a huge risk in search of a better life. A life that she will fiercely protect." Where have I seen Jodie Whittaker before? Whittaker is best known these days for playing the Thirteenth Doctor on sci-fi drama Doctor Who. She recently departed the show with feature-length special The Power of the Doctor. Previously, she had collaborated with Who showrunner Chris Chibnall on the crime drama Broadchurch, where she played Beth Latimer. Her other credits include St Trinian's and its sequel, Attack the Block and Black Mirror. Coming up: One Night and Time season 2. Blake Harrison as Karl Who is Karl? Cath's ex and father of her daughter, Molly. Well-meaning but a tad useless, Karl has sorted his addiction problems and is keen to be a good father to Molly – it's just a shame he can't scrape together the cash to even take her to the cinema, and is having to rely on handouts from Cath. He's devastated by the fact his daughter will be miles away in Scotland, though he doesn't know the extent of Cath's impulsiveness; he thinks that she is taking a better-paid job as a cardiology nurse. Where have I seen Blake Harrison before? Harrison is best known for playing loveable dimwit Neil Sutherland in The Inbetweeners. Since then he has starred in more comedy including Him & Her and White Van Man, as well as making forays into drama, appearing in Prime Suspect 73, Houdini & Doyle and A Very English Scandal. His most recent gigs include World on Fire, Kate & Koji, The Great and I Hate Suzie. Emun Elliott as Andrew Brenner Who is Andrew? A doctor at Cath/Alison's new Edinburgh hospital, Andrew's easy banter with his colleagues belies how committed he is to his job. Using grim humour and sarcasm to deal with the difficulties of working in a busy A&E department – "Welcome to Hell" is his wry greeting to Cath on her first Friday night shift – Andrew is an assured presence on the ward. Assigned to look after "Alison's" pastoral needs, he soon finds himself doing much more than that, embarking on a passionate fling with his new colleague. As his feelings for her grow stronger, it's unclear how far this relationship can go when, unbeknownst to Andrew, it's based on cataclysmic lies. Where have I seen Emun Elliott before? He played creepy businessman Alistair McDermid on BBC Three's hit drama Clique. He also played John Moray, owner of The Paradise department store in the eponymous period drama. More recently, the actor has become known for his Scottish comedy-drama Guilt, which recently wrapped its final season, plus Prime Video's The Rig and BBC One's The Gold. Film credits include Prometheus, The King's Man and M Night Shyamalan's Old. Sharon Small as Dr Brigitte Rayne Who is Dr Brigitte Rayne? Cath/Alison's overworked and frazzled new boss. She is perplexed yet grateful that this seemingly overqualified new consultant would want to come and work for the underwhelming West Lothian Trust. Brigitte takes her new colleague under her wing, convinced that any strange behaviour is the result of a tricky divorce rather than anything more sinister. Where have I seen Sharon Small before? She is best known for playing Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers in the BBC crime drama The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. She has also appeared in Law & Order: UK, Silent Witness, Midsomer Murders and Downton Abbey. Nathan Welsh as Sam Kelly Who is Sam Kelly? The Sheffield Express journalist that Cath approaches when she realises that there have been serious cases of patient neglect at her hospital. However, she is struck by doubt and decides to file a complaint through official channels. After she has moved to Edinburgh, new leads encourage Sam to try and track her down. Don't be fooled by his calm exterior – this is a man who will do anything, including a little of his own impersonation, to get the story. Where have I seen Nathan Welsh before? Welsh has subsequently appeared in Shetland, Am I Being Unreasonable? and historical drama Domina. Andrea Lowe as Alison Sutton Who is Alison Sutton? Cath's best friend. After 20 years as an A&E consultant, she is getting married and moving to New Zealand with her "sheep-farmer" husband, glad to be leaving the NHS once and for all. Fun-loving and straight-talking, at her leaving party she tells Cath she would do anything to help her. However, Cath stealing her identity and using it to do a job she isn't qualified to may be taking her offer a step too far, and who knows what fiery Alison will do when she finds out... Where have I seen Andrea Lowe before? Lowe is an established stage actress, making her debut in Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, and later starring in How The Other Half Loves at the Duke of York's theatre. She has also appeared in TV shows such as The Tudors, Midsomer Murders, Torchwood, DCI Banks and Endeavour. Cara Kelly as Mona McBride Who is Mona McBride? The upstairs neighbour in Cath/Alison's new Edinburgh flat. She is old-fashioned, raising an eyebrow at the fact "Ally" is a single parent, but nevertheless is keen to welcome mother and daughter, and offer her babysitting services. A friendly face in Cath's scary new world, she is used to taking care of the new doctors that move into the flat below and is on hand for tea, biscuits and reassurance. Where have I seen Cara Kelly before? Kelly has starred in a variety of TV shows including Waterloo Road, Shetland, Rillington Place and Bloodlands. She also has had an illustrious career on stage, including playing the title role in National Theatre of Scotland's Elizabeth Gordon Quinn and working for the Royal Court, Royal Shakespeare Company and the Almeida. Lois Chimimba as Karen Who is Karen? A nurse at the Edinburgh hospital, she has the know-how and boldness of Cath in her former life, unafraid to say what she thinks and keen to keep the doctors on their toes. She takes to "Ally" for her lack of arrogance and encourages Andrew to be honest about his feelings for her – little does she know that the reason why the new doctor seems like one of the nurses is because she is one of them. Where have I seen Lois Chimimba before? She starred in The National Theatre Live: Peter Pan, as well playing Beth Forbes in Holby City, and making an appearance in the BBC Comedy Feeds. More recently, Chimimba has featured in hit shows such as A Discovery of Witches, Vigil and The Outlaws. Michael Abubakar as Charlie McKee Who is Charlie McKee? A younger doctor in Edinburgh, Charlie is methodical and can seem uptight at work, with Karen calling him "OCD", but is jokey and sweet in his downtime. Like Andrew and Brigitte, he is nothing but friendly to "Alison", keen to welcome her into the team both professionally and socially. Where have I seen Michael Abubakar before? Since Trust Me aired, Abubakar has secured further roles on sitcom Motherland, and dramas Annika, Grantchester and Irvine Welsh's Crime. View Green Video on the source website Trust Me is available to stream on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Want to visit Death in Paradise locations in Guadeloupe at a discount? Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10, PLUS a £10 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Everyone in the small town of Polesford seems like a suspect – but who exactly are the familiar faces stalking its streets?
Four-part BBC drama sees Bafta-winning writer Danny Brocklehurst adapt Mark Billingham's crime novels In the Dark and Time of Death for the small screen. The result is complex and intriguing, as the line between good and bad becomes increasingly blurred and the viewer is left increasingly unsure of who can be trusted. For no-nonsense police officer Helen, the case takes her alarmingly close to her family and old school-friends – but you might know the characters better from downstairs at Downton, the picket line in Pride and even Mark and Jez's flat in Peep Show. Here's who they are and where you might have seen them before: MyAnna Buring as Detective Helen Weeks Who does she play? Police officer Helen Weeks, who seems authoritative and in control until a trip to her home town brings back unwelcome memories. She is compelled to return when she realises that her best friend from school is the wife of the main suspect in a missing girls case. As if this isn't enough to deal with, she's just discovered that she's pregnant, and coming to terms with this isn't made easier by the fact that secrets from her past are threatening to re-surface. Buring describes her as 'witty, compassionate and determined', and she's going to need this core of steel as she becomes embroiled in the most difficult case of her life. Where have I seen her before? Causing a stir in the kitchens in Downton, where she tried to seduce Lady Sybil's widower Tom Branson. This Swedish-born actress has also had bit parts in Doctor Who and Ripper Street, even reaching Hollywood with her role as leader of the Denali vampire coven in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. Ben Batt as Detective Paul Hopkins Who does he play? Helen's partner and fellow cop. He's delighted that Helen's pregnant, but his excitement at becoming a father is marred by her increasingly odd behaviour. Caring and up for a laugh, he's keen to pull in his contacts to help his wife, but she seems to be pushing him away. Batt describes him as 'the kind of guy you want to go for a pint with down the pub', yet his carefree attitude may be built on shaky ground – Batt hints towards a darker trajectory in his character's relationship, claiming that 'this perfect lifestyle he thinks he has is actually all a fairytale, it's not true". Where have I seen him before? Batt starred as the sleazy Joe Pritchard in Shameless, going on to score roles in The Village and Scott & Bailey. Like his on-screen partner, he has also made his first foray into Hollywood with a small part in an huge blockbuster: he played an Enlistment Office MP in Captain America: The First Avenger. Emma Fryer as Linda Bates Who does she play? The wife of Stephen Bates, the main suspect in the case of two missing young girls. Despite incriminating evidence against him, Linda is convinced that her husband is innocent and is adamant that he has been a good stepfather to her two children from a previous marriage. However, her loyalty is increasingly looking more like the delusion. Helen, who was her best friend whilst they were children, seems to be the only person taking her seriously and entertaining the possibility that Stephen could be innocent. Where have I seen her before? This is a new venture into drama for Fryer, who is best known for her comedic roles: Janine in E4's PhoneShop, Tania in BBC3's Ideal, and Gaynor in BBC2's Home Time, which she co-wrote. Having also found success as a standup comedian, Fryer's role as the distraught Linda couldn't be further from her previous work. Jessica Gunning as DCI Sophie Carson Who does she play? The officer on the field in the Polesford missing girls case. Whilst she gathers what seems to be damning evidence around Stephen Bates, she doesn't appreciate Helen muscling in. Understandably, she feels like this outsider is infringing on her territory and trying to undermine her. Where have I seen her before? Gunning had a small roles in Doctor Who and Law & Order UK, but is best known for her role in Golden Globe and Bafta nominated film Pride. She shone as Siân James, the fiery Welsh housewife who eventually became first female MP to represent Swansea East. Ashley Walters as Tim Cornish Who does he play? An officer on the missing girls case, Cornish is confident, verging on cocky. An old friend of Paul, this doesn't stop him turning on him and his wife in his bullish determination to convict Stephen Bates. Desperate to close the case and revel in his glory, Cornish is keen to add two and two and make five, wanting to propel his own career without necessarily paying attention to the facts. Where have I seen him before? Back in the early '00s, Walters went by the stage name Asher D in the So Solid Crew, a rap and hip-hop group that shot to fame with hit singles 'Oh No (Sentimental Things)' and '21 Seconds'. He has also been acting since a young age, and is best known for playing drug dealer Dushane in hit Channel 4 drama Top Boy. Matt King as Phil Hendricks Who does he play? Another of Paul's friends, Phil is a forensic scientist that may a helpful ally. With his dry sense of humour and matter-of-fact attitude to gruesome deaths, as well as valuable professional knowledge, he could be key player when it comes to uncovering the truth. Where have I seen him before? King is best known for playing drug-addled musician Super Hans in Peep Show, but he has also appeared in Skins, Doctor Who and BBC1 drama Jekyll. He also co-wrote the sitcom Whites, starring Alan Davies, and worked as a standup comedian on the Australian comedy circuit for 15 years. Sinead Matthews as Paula Days Who does she play? An old acquaintance of Helen from her school days, Paula's joking, carefree attitude suddenly switches into vindictiveness when she suspects Helen of not wanting to spend time with her and her partner Gavin. A childhood friend of Helen's sister Jenny , Paula accuses Helen of bullying them when they were younger, pushing her into a spiral of defensiveness and then self-doubt. Where have I seen her before? Matthews starred in comedies Inside No.9 and Toast of London, as well as in Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror. She also has a burgeoning film career, having starred in 2005's Pride and Prejudice, Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, and, most recently, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Kevin Sutton as Gavin Sweeney Who does he play? Paula's jovial husband. However, there's a hint of the suspicious about cabbie Gavin: could he be using the jokes and constant banter as a mask? Where have I seen him before? Sutton had bit parts in Shameless, Waterloo Road and Doctors, before landing a role as Gary Kendal in zombie thriller In The Flesh. Clive Woods as Robert Weeks Who does he play? Helen and Jenny's dad. He is divorced from their mother, but has found happiness with new partner Sid – the pair are excited to become grandparents. Where have I seen him before? Despite small roles in Doctor Who and Midsomer Murders, Woods is better known for his theatre work. He is a Royal Shakespeare Company veteran, and has played Antony in Antony and Cleopatra at the Globe.
What time is Who Do You Think You Are? on TV?
The 14th series of the ancestry continues with a typically emotional journey into the family history of singer Lulu
It's a journey into the unknown for singer Lulu, as he investigates the past of her mysterious grandparents... What time is it on? Who Do You Think You Are? is on on Thursday at 9pm on BBC1. What does Lulu uncover? Lulu has no high-falutin’ ideas about what she might find in her family tree: “I’m not waiting to find out I’m really a princess. I know!” she says. What she doesn’t know is why her mother Elizabeth – the middle child of seven – was singled out by her parents to be raised by another family, the McDonalds. Her researches into her maternal grandparents – Helen Kennedy and Hugh Cairns - in Glasgow reveal they had a tough life. She died at a scandalously young age while it seems he was a drunk, often out of work but just as often in prison and, like so many young Glaswegian men, a member of a violent gang. But it was the fact that he was a Catholic while she was a Protestant that caused tension between their families: “But they couldn’t keep them apart,” says Lulu of this Romeo and Juliet story, although she concedes that “he made choices that weren’t smart … and she married a wrong ’un”. What can we expect from the new series? The new line-up includes celebrities such as Fearne Cotton, Craig Revel Horwood, Clare Balding, Ruby Wax and Emma Willis. There's also a new narrator, Poldark star Phil Davies. Let's hope this series is as packed with revelations as we've come to expect...
Who is Seal? Meet the Pitch Battle guest judge
This isn't the first time singer and songwriter Seal has judged a talent competition, but will he make the right choices when it comes to choirs?
Six more groups will be entering the Pitch Battle choral gladiator ring on Saturday night, hoping to riff their way to the £50,000 prize. Every week, regulars Gareth Malone and Kelis are joined by a guest judge. Chaka Khan, Bebe Rexha and Will Young have all stepped up to offer their services, and this week it is the turn of The Voice Australia judge Seal. But who exactly is he? Name: Seal Twitter: @seal Instagram: @seal Best known for: His song 'Kiss from a Rose', which snowballed into a huge hit when it was featured in the Batman Forever soundtrack, and went on to win the Grammy award for Song of the Year in 1996. Bio: Before London-born-and-bred Seal was a multi-platinum selling singer, he studied architecture, completing a two-year diploma in the subject. However, Seal (real name Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel) soon realised that he preferred high notes to high buildings and blues music to blueprints, and set off to tour with funk and blues bands in Japan and Thailand. His talent as a solo vocalist came to the public's attention when he collaborated with acid house producer Adamski on 'Killer', which spent four weeks at number 1 in the UK charts in 1990. His self-titled debut album was released the following year to critical acclaim, and in the 1992 Brit Awards he was the first artist in the history of award to achieve a hat-trick win: he won Best British Male, Best British Video and Best British Album. The album featured his own version of 'Killer', which won an Ivor Novello Award, and he won another the following year for 'Crazy'. View oEmbed on the source website View oEmbed on the source website It was his second album, Seal II, that featured 'Kiss from a Rose', as well as vocals from Joni Mitchell and US hit 'Prayer for the Dying', that really made his name. The image on the cover, a monochrome stylistic shot of a leaping Seal, has become an iconic part of the singer's brand, and was re-used for his greatest hits album. View oEmbed on the source website Seal has released nine albums in total, performed at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and The Royal Variety Performance, and has starred as a judge in three seasons of The Voice Australia. Following the breakdown of his marriage to supermodel Heidi Klum, his latest album, 7, was praised by critics as his rawest and most soul-baring yet. View oEmbed on the source website Pitch Battle is on Saturday 8th July at 7.30pm on BBC1
Will's got his team ready after the final Blind Audition – who is he taking to the next stage of the competition?
Brooke Age: 12 From: Milton Keynes Audition Song: Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush Who turned: Covering Kate Bush isn’t an easy thing for anyone to do, let alone for a 12 year old. Her performance earned her turns from Danny and Will. View oEmbed on the source website Perry Age: 14 From: Norwich Audition Song: Stay With Me – Sam Smith Who Turned: Sneaky Will left us at the edge of our seats, as he didn’t push the button for Perry until the last second. View oEmbed on the source website Jake Age: 12 From: Wigan Audition Song: All of Me – John Legend Who Turned: Yet again Will waited until right at the end to turn as Jakes performance got more and more confident as time went on. View oEmbed on the source website Lil T Age: 10 From: Leicester Audition Song: Shutdown – Skepta Who Turned: Within 5 seconds of Lil T opening his mouth Will turned and joined him on stage. Danny and Pixie also turned, as although they knew Lil T would go on team Will they didn’t want to miss any of the onstage action. View oEmbed on the source website Adam Age: 14 From: County Clare Audition Song: When You Love Someone – James TW Who Turned: Adam received instant turns from Danny and Pixie, but it was Will, who turned at the end of the song that got Adam on his team. View oEmbed on the source website Zara Age: 11 From: Nottingham Audition Song: Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai Who turned: Zara seemed slightly shy on stage, but this didn't detract from the power of her voice, and both Danny and Will turned. View oEmbed on the source website Francesca Age: 13 From: Buckinghamshire Audition Song: If I Ain't Got You – Alicia Keys Who Turned: All three judges turned for Francesca's soulful, slow and chilled out tones, with Pixie spinning around after only a few notes. View oEmbed on the source website Dominiyka Audition Song: Diamonds - Rihanna Who turned: Will and Danny both turned for Dominiyka, but her stylish outfit meant that fashionista Will was the obvious choice. View oEmbed on the source website Victoria Age: 14 From: Bath Audition Song: O Mio Babbino Caro Marby Age: 14 From: Kildare, Ireland Audition Song: Slip – Stooshe Gina Age: 13 From: Bromley, London Audition Song: I Put a Spell On You – Nina Simone Cole Age: 13 From: Leeds Audition Song: My Boo – Ghost Town DJs
New BBC1 entertainment show celebrates the talent of tribute artists
Even Better Than The Real Thing will pit professional tribute artists against each other to find out who could give the real stars a run for their money
There has been a recent spate of very specific talent shows: looking for the best people to impersonate Take That, the best dogs to be put in charge of planes, and now, the person who is best at pretending to be a famous pop artist for a living. Due to air on BBC1 in the autumn, Even Better Than The Real Thing will see professional tribute artists recreate the performances of their idols, with the audience voting on the best act. In the one hour special, the competitors will also sing 'unique collaborations' together, giving viewers the chance to witness duets they wouldn't have thought possible. Perhaps huge-voiced Londoners Adele and Amy will have a sing-off, or Michael Jackson will moonwalk to Ed Sheehan's 'Shape of You'? At the end of the show the studio audience will decide who, on the night, really was Even Better Than The Real Thing. Among the stars being honoured by talented doppelgängers are George Michael, Ed Sheeran, Amy Winehouse, Katy Perry, Michael Jackson, and Adele. The latter star isn't averse to a musical impersonation herself, whether it is following in the footsteps of her heroes The Spice Girls or rapping Nicki Minaj on Car Pool Karaoke, which in turn was spoofed by one of her tribute acts in a kind of impersonation inception. The show was commissioned by Rachel Ashdown, who claims that it is in some respects a tribute itself – to the tribute artists it features and the art of impersonation. "In the last ten years, tribute artists have exploded in popularity across the UK and around the world," she said. "Their talent and professionalism is breathtaking and now BBC1 is delighted to be sharing and celebrating these show-stopping performances.”
Who are the celebrities taking part in The Crystal Maze episode 3?
The third episode brings together I'm a Celebrity, This Morning and Hollyoaks stars to do battle in the Dome
Revived 90s hit The Crystal Maze has been a huge success, boasting everything from a worthy Richard O'Brien replacement in Richard Ayoade to updated Zones. But who are the latest intrepid celebrities queuing round the block to chat to Adam Buxton's Jarhead and Jessica Hynes' Medieval Knight, not to mention taking on the iconic Crystal Dome itself? Find out who will feature on this week's episode. Joel Dommett Age: 31 Famous for: Ostensibly stand-up comedy, though in reality he's better known for taking his shirt off on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Twitter: @joeldommett Instagram: @joeldommett Bio: Joel moved from Gloucestershire to London to pursue a career in stand-up comedy when he was 19. Despite appearing on Skins, Sky 1 panel show Bring the Noise and as a team captain on ITV2's Reality Bites, Dommett only really became a household name when he took part in the jungle reality show. His good-natured humour and bravery when completing the tasks, along with his shirtless shower antics, won him second place in the 2016 series, losing out to last week's Maze contestant Scarlett Moffatt. Jermaine Jenas Age: 34 Famous For: Scoring goals for Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa Twitter: @jjenas8 Instagram: @jjenas Bio: Footballer Jenas began playing professionally for Nottingham Forest at 17, graduating to the Premier League only a year later when he transferred to Newcastle United. He went on to play for Villa, Nottingham Forest and Queen's Park Rangers. Since then, he's had a successful career as a football pundit, appearing on Match of the Day and BT Sport Score. A childhood fan of The Crystal Maze, let's hope that Jenas can make his younger self proud... Adil Ray Age: 43 Famous for: Creating and starring in BBC1 sitcom Citizen Khan Twitter: @adilray Bio: Birmingham-born Ray started out by presenting a late-night show on BBC Asian Network, working his way up to the breakfast slot and winning Best Radio Show at the UK Asian Music Awards in 2008 with The Adil Ray Show. He first played Mr Khan in BBC2 comedy Bellamy's People in 2010. By 2012, the self-styled "community leader" had his own series, with Sadiq Khan even making a cameo appearance. Ray was given an OBE for services to broadcasting in the 2016 Birthday Honours, is currently starring in Channel 4's Ackley Bridge, and will soon be tracing his family history in Who Do You Think You Are? Tamara Wall Age: 39 Famous for: Playing gangster Grace in Hollyoaks Twitter: @tammiew Bio: Wall first appeared as Grace Black in Hollyoaks in 2013, and has since been pushed from a balcony, held hostage, shot, electrocuted and stalked by her secret lover – all in a day's work for your standard soap matriarch. She has also played fitness queen Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde: The Musical and Karen in the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! Rylan Clark-Neal Age: 28 Famous for: Crying for 23 glorious minutes when he found out he was getting into the live shows on The X Factor Twitter: @Rylan Instagram: @rylanclarkneal Bio: Rylan only reached Week 8 of The X Factor and never did release his Groove Is In The Heart/Gangnam Style mash-up as a hit single, but music's loss is entertainment TV's gain. He is a cheeky, rebellious presence as the celebrity correspondent on This Morning, has presented Big Brother's Bit on the Side and The Xtra Factor, and was named The Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller for his autobiography The Life of Rylan. After watching the first two episodes of The Crystal Maze, Rylan hinted on Twitter that his team took the game extra seriously...looks like we are in for an intense episode!
A new BBC documentary deals with the Rochdale scandal
This documentary interviews the real people involved in the events on which recent BBC drama Three Girls was based When is The Betrayed Girls on TV? The documentary will air on Monday 3rd July at 8:30pm on BBC1. What can we expect? The grooming of young white girls by Pakistani men in Rochdale was a tragedy not only because of the horror of the abuse itself, but also due to the shameful failure of the authorities to take the appropriate action. Documentary-maker Henry Singer, whose past work includes Baby P: The Untold Story and The Falling Man, interviews those who were involved, shedding further light on the way professionals ignored the abuse. As well as the victims themselves, sexual health centre manager Sara Rowbotham, DC Maggie Oliver and investigative journalist Andrew Norfolk discuss their involvement in the case. How close are the real events explored in the documentary to those portrayed in Three Girls? Very close indeed – Three Girls writer Nicole Taylor spoke to many of the same people who were interviewed for the documentary. Where else might you have seen whistleblower Sara Rowbotham recently? The social worker who revealed the abuse recently appeared on Channel 4's First Dates, and, though she didn't find her soulmate, Twitter was flooded with praise and well wishes for this previously unsung hero.
What time is Joanna Lumley's India on TV?
The Ab-Fab star and travel aficionado takes on the sub-continent
Joanna Lumley returns to the country in which she was born for her new three-part series. Find out more about her new series Joanna Lumley's India below. When does Joanna Lumley's India start? The first episode of the series airs on Wednesday 5th July at 9pm on ITV. Where do Lumley's explorations take her this time? To all corners of India, to see both the old and iconic, and the new and surprising – not to mention delving into her own family history. In this episode, Lumley is moved by a letter written by her diplomat grandfather in 1930, amazed by piles of raw jute ("It's just like my hair!") and touched by stories of transgender young people. A trip to see elephants is initially unsuccessful, but nothing can mar Lumley's palpable, infectious joy for the country of her birth... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbuvl6d3DxY Will Lumley ever stop adventuring? It looks unlikely – the 71-year-old star is determined to relish every moment: "You're only here for a short time and then we are going to die, so what you want to do is make sure that you don't waste life." She hopes the programme will inspire viewers... "I want people not to be afraid. There's a kind of nervousness among people who like to have a hot shower every day in the same place...be brave and bold. You will experience something wonderful." Read the full article. Where can we see more of India on our screens? In the BBC's India season, a selection of programmes to mark the 70th anniversary of the partition. Coming soon are documentaries where director Gurinder Chadha investigates the partition and Countryfile star Anita Rani traces her family history, as well as a look at the border between India and Pakistan in the present day.
Who are the celebrities taking part in The Crystal Maze episode 2?
After a glorious comeback last week, we investigate who will be competing in second episode of the revived classic...
The Crystal Maze returned last Friday with its first celebrity special, and although there have been a few changes since its 1990s heyday, it was as entertaining, ridiculous and witty as ever, with some even saying that Richard Ayoade is a better host than his predecessor Richard O'Brien. A new set of famous adventurers will be entering the dome on Friday, but who exactly are they? Scarlett Moffatt Age: 26 Famous For: Winning over the nation with her straight-talking take on TV in Gogglebox, and, like last week's competitor Vicky Pattison, winning I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Twitter: @scarlettmoffatt Instagram: @scarlett_moffatt Bio: Scarlett first appeared on Gogglebox in 2014 and soon became a firm favourite with killer lines such as "Down south all they do is walk past each other and moan about the tube" and "How would you add evaporated milk? It's not there!" After her triumph on I'm a Celebrity, she became a host on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway where she once again charmed the public with her up-for-anything enthusiasm. Less successful, however, was her stint on new Channel 4 show Host the Week which was pulled after only one episode due to low ratings. Hopefully she'll have more success in the dome... Steve Jones Age: 40 Famous For: Saying '"coming up next, more Friends" on Channel 4's 'hangover TV' weekend show T4 Twitter: @stevejones Bio: Jones started out as a model for Esquire magazine and has since established himself as a firm presenting favourite, fronting everything from T4 to Sex Box, as well as acting in teen films Chalet Girl and Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging. Whilst he was axed from his position as host of The X Factor US, he recently landed lead anchor for Channel 4's Formula 1 coverage. David Coulthard Age: 46 Famous For: All things Formula 1 – both racing and presenting Twitter: @therealdcf1 Bio: After an impressive 13 wins in Formula 1, David stepped out of the driving seat and in front of the camera as a presenter for first BBC and now Channel 4, where he joins his fellow competitor Steve Jones in the racing coverage. He also writes a regular column for The Daily Telegraph, and won a Royal Television Society Award in 2016 for Best Sports Presenter. Jodie Kidd Age: 38 Famous For: Cutting a fine figure both on the catwalk as a successful model and on the racetrack as a talented Maserati racing driver Twitter: @realjodiekidd Instagram: @jodiekiddofficial Bio: Kidd started modelling when she was 15 and went on to work for big names such as Chanel and Yves St Laurent. As well as pursuing racing driving, Kidd is a seasoned celebrity reality show contestant having appeared on Celebrity MasterChef, Strictly Come Dancing and The Jump. Joey Essex Age: 26 Famous For: Having a 'bare reem' time on the streets of Essex Twitter: @joeyessex_ Instagram: @joeyessex Bio: Joey has impressed with his fake tan and flashing white teeth on The Only Way is Essex since 2011, where he became well known for his nice-but-dim schtick and his naive take on the world. It would be easier to list the reality shows he hasn't starred in: highlights include winning The Jump, looking for love on Celeb's Go Dating, and heading back to the GCSE exam hall for Educating Joey Essex. He's produced his own fragrance, a hair product range, and later this year he's launching his own clothing line. The second episode of The Crystal Maze: Celebrity Specials is on Friday 30th June at 9pm on Channel 4 View oEmbed on the source website
Where can I watch Line of Duty series 3 on TV or online?
Series 3 isn't being repeated and it's not on Netflix – here's where you can find it
Where can I watch Line of Duty series 3? The third series, which originally aired back in March and April 2016, can be streamed on Amazon Video , or you can also own it as a DVD. Unfortunately you can no longer download the show from BBC Store – the closing service no longer allows new purchases. What is series 3 about? The plot centres on Danny Waldron (Daniel Mays), a police sergeant who's soon caught up in the activities of anti-corruption force AC-12. View oEmbed on the source website Who's in the cast of series 3? Check out our full meet the cast - including Daniel Mays, Martin Compston and Vicky McClure - here. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Where can I watch the first two series? Both series 1 and 2 are available on Netflix. What about Series 4? Series 4 can also be found on Amazon Video or bought as a DVD. What's the future for Line for Duty? When the cast aren't busy having a good time, they will be filming series 5 – but sadly it won't hit our screens until spring 2019 at the earliest...
What time is the George Best documentary on TV?
George Best: All by Himself explores the tragedy behind the talent
As famous for his struggle with alcohol addiction as for his sportsmanship, this new documentary looks at both sides of the Manchester United legend. When is George Best: All by Himself on TV? The one-off documentary will air on Sunday 2nd July at 9pm on BBC2. What can we expect? Documentary-maker Daniel Gordon tackles everything (excuse the pun) from Best's role in helping Manchester United win the European Cup in 1968, to his lifelong battle with booze. The film provides an unflinching look at Best's frustration with the club in later years, his US career and his struggles with the tabloid press. Interviews with those closest to him, including his wives, as well as the input of professional pundits such as sports journalist Hugh McIlvanney, help to create a fascinating and wide-ranging portrait of a figure that continues to intrigue, even decades after he last graced our pitches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvU3xW1QjCY Will it be handled sensitively? By providing balance, Gordon makes sure that Best is portrayed realistically, yet takes care not to slip into the salacious tone of the press that plagued him for so much of his life. As a result, the film is fair and measured, without losing its compelling honesty.