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DRAMA Outlander: Blood of My Blood NEW FROM SAT 9 AUGUST MGM+ This is the prequel to the popular Outlander series and features the parents of Jamie and his time travelling modern wife Claire. The year is 1714 and this tale is full of star-crossed lovers, time travellers from the 1920s and clan rivalry. Watch for the amazing Scottish scenery. A real treat. See page 22 ✱ MGM+ is available on Prime Video for an additional fee Back in May we commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day. On Friday 15 August, it is 80 years since VJ Day, when World War Two came to an end in the Far East with the surrender of Imperial Japan. To mark the occasion, there will be a commemoration at the National Memorial…

RIDLEY NEW SUN, 8PM, ITV1 DRAMA (BOX SET, ITVX) A drian Dunbar is delighted to don a battered brown leather jacket again as he reprises his leading role in ITV1’s Ridley for a second outing of the acclaimed mystery drama. The first series aired in 2022, introducing us to his charismatic yet troubled character, former detective inspector Alex Ridley, who retired from the force after the tragic deaths of his wife and daughter in an arson attack but was drawn back into fighting crime by his loyal protégée, DI Carol Farman (Bronagh Waugh). Now, the jazz-loving police consultant’s expertise is needed to unravel another four perplexing cases in the north of England, starting this week with a jewellery heist that turns into a murder investigation. Helping Alex and Carol again are…

1 RIOT WOMEN NEW BBC1 DRAMA  Written and directed by Happy Valley creator Sally Wainwright, this star-spangled six-parter centres on a group of spirited Yorkshire ladies who form a punk-rock band for a local talent contest. But as their musical endeavours give them all a new lease of life, a revelation causes ructions. Lorraine Ashbourne, Rosalie Craig, Joanna Scanlan, Amelia Bullmore and Tamsin Greig (pictured, l-r) head the cast, while Anne Reid and Sue Johnston also appear. 2 I FOUGHT THE LAW NEW ITV1 DRAMA Sheridan Smith (left) stars in a four-part series inspired by the true story of Ann Ming, whose 22-year-old daughter, Julie Hogg, was murdered in 1989. Tenacious Ann embarked on a long campaign to change the 800-year-old double-jeopardy law – which prevented someone from being tried again…

Pregnant at 16 after a one-night stand with creepy Joel, fun-loving Avani is in no rush to go shopping for bootees and a breast pump. And this week, as reality kicks in, the teenager takes control and has a termination… which inevitably sparks a torrent of family fury. As things currently stand, Suki has railroaded her granddaughter into proceeding with the pregnancy and handing over the baby to her and Eve to raise. Priya and Ravi, meanwhile, are still clueless over the fact their daughter is expecting. But Avani’s struggling with morning sickness, and her turmoil rockets when she attends a hot-tub party at Amy’s place. Feeling self-conscious about her body, she reaches for a drink, at which point Suki and Eve arrive to check on her. ‘Suki goes in…

Having suffered in silence for weeks, Vinny finally opens up about his confusion regarding his sexuality. The person he offloads on is Mike, a man he’s met on a digital forum who says he’s in the same situation. The fella seems kind and understanding… until he makes a visit to Vinny’s home. The pair first meet up in the countryside, away from the prying eyes of the residents. Although Vinny’s a little taken aback by Mike asking him outright if he’s gay, he finds their chat therapeutic and arranges to see his new ‘friend’ again. Back in the village, the scrap-metal worker continues to play it straight with fiancée Gabby. As she gears up for their forthcoming wedding, she heads off to a spa for the night. Home alone, Vinny…

1 RIDLEY ITV1 DRAMA  A call of duty beckons for troubled former detective inspector-turned-police consultant Alex Ridley (portrayed by Adrian Dunbar) as he is tasked with unravelling four more murky mysteries in a second outing of the popular whodunnit. See page 8 2 AINSLEY’S FANTASTIC FLAVOURS ITV1 COOKERY  Get ready to spice up your life as the second series of Ainsley Harriott’s popular journey of culinary discovery resumes, with the first of the five new episodes exploring the wonders of Nordic cuisine, including a comforting laxpudding. See page 37 3 THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE BBC1 REALITY  Sustainable sewing practices are at the heart of Episode 5 as judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant ask the remaining stitchers to weave their magic on unwanted clothes and leftover fabrics in the…

‘WE’VE GOT TO STOP THINKING EVERYTHING’S DISPOSABLE’ THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE TUESDAY, 9PM, BBC1 REALITY Patrick Grant lets out a slight groan when TV Times asks which theme week he loves best in BBC1’s stitching showcase The Great British Sewing Bee. ‘That’s like asking someone which is their favourite child!’ grins the popular judge, 53, during our exclusive interview. ‘There are loads of great themes in the competition, but, yes, this Tuesday’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Week is the one that means most to me. I lobbied for it as a theme [in 2019] and it’s had such a massive impact on viewers that we keep doing it, which makes me very happy!’ The former director of Savile Row tailor Norton & Sons, who is a champion of sustainable style,…

LIMITLESS: LIVE BETTER NOW NEW FROM FRIDAY 15 AUGUST, DISNEY+ FACTUAL Chris Hemsworth has become a global superstar through his portrayal of Thor, the Norse god of thunder, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But while his powerful alter ego can battle whatever’s thrown at him, life for the Australia-born actor, who earned his stripes in soaps Neighbours and Home and Away, is a little more down-to-earth. During filming for the first run of his 2022 Disney+ docuseries Limitless, which saw him push his mind and body to the brink in a variety of challenges on a quest to live a longer and healthier life, he discovered he has an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, due to having two copies of the APOE4 gene. As Chris now continues exploring science-backed…

There are many ways for an affair to be exposed, but just when we thought that being outed at a Coldplay gig was the most remarkable one yet (check social media if you’re confused), Corrie comes up with something even better. This week, Abi and Carl risk being busted thanks to Tyrone’s bottom! As Abi works with Kev at the garage, Carl sends her a saucy text, prompting her to feign a headache so she can nip home for some nookie. But in the surroundings of No 13, Abi’s guilt gets the better of her, so they go out for a drive instead. The lovers end up at the precinct (they deserve to get caught), where Tyrone attends to a breakdown. Abi slumps down in the passenger seat to avoid…

George’s autistic brother Kojo has made huge strides in his bid to become independent, landing a job at Phil’s garage which, in turn, has enabled him to get a place of his own. But while the lovable fella is walking round Walford with a grin from ear to ear, pal and flatmate Harry is riddled with guilt, aware that Kojo is being taken advantage of by Okie and Ravi as part of their drug-dealing operation. Harry, who has been sucked into Ravi’s criminal sideline, has already been forced to store drugs in Kojo’s home, and is horrified when he realises the place is now a base for the operation. He tries to intervene, but Ravi owes money to the taxman and simply orders him and Okie to ‘up their game’.…

9-15 AUGUST THIS WEEK’S PICKS Your Ultimate 80s Duet Saturday, BBC Radio 2, 1.00pm NEW Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the host of Kitchen Disco every Friday night, counts down the Top 30 duets recorded in the 1980s – as voted for by Radio 2 listeners. The shortlist featured Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers, Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush and Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson… NEW Hersey’s Hiroshima  Sunday, BBC Radio 4, 3.00pm A two-part dramatisation of New Yorker journalist John Hersey’s influential 1946 account of the bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945 and its devastating aftermath. His article focused on the experiences of six interviewed survivors. Concludes next week. THIS WEEK ON… THE ARCHERS The summer fete staged at Grey Gables finally arrives … but there are mixed results. One resident appears…

HOSTAGE NETFLIX Suranne Jones plays a British Prime Minister faced with an unthinkable decision in a new thriller ONE NIGHT  ITV1 After its debut on Paramount+ in 2023, the Australia-set mystery with Jodie Whittaker arrives on free-to-air TV HORIZON: CONFESSIONS OF A BRAIN SURGEON BBC2 Pioneering brain surgeon Henry Marsh talks about some of his most difficult cases MATTHEW PERRY: A HOLLYWOOD TRAGEDY  ITV1 A one-off documentary examines the life of Friends star Matthew Perry, who passed away in 2023 THE TWISTED TALE OF AMANDA KNOX DISNEY+ An eight-episode drama explores one of the most high-profile court cases of the 2000s…

CORMAC STUART MARTIN A leading member of a criminal syndicate, the mysterious gangster coerces Jo into using her job to help them further their illegal dealings. JO CONRAN KATHERINE KELLY  The flight attendant is blackmailed into drug smuggling after her teenage son, Sonny, is convicted of murder and imprisoned in Bulgaria. IN FLIGHT NEW TUESDAY-THURSDAY, 9PM, C4 THRILLER (BOX SET, CHANNEL 4 STREAMING) How far would a mother go to protect her child? This is the question at the heart of C4’s new high-pressure crime thriller, In Flight. Co-created and written by Mike Walden (Whitstable Pearl) and Adam Randall (Slow Horses), the six-parter sees Mr Bates vs The Post Office star Katherine Kelly play flight attendant Jo Conran, whose 19-year-old son, Sonny (Everything Now’s Harry Cadby), has been imprisoned in…

SHARK! CELEBRITY INFESTED WATERS LAST ONE MONDAY, 9PM, ITV1 REALITY A fearsome final dive awaits the seven famous faces in the concluding episode of ITV1’s Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters this week as they prepare to swim with 18-foot tiger sharks. For presenters Ade Adepitan and Rachel Riley, actors Helen George and Lucy Punch, comedians Ross Noble and Sir Lenny Henry, along with McFly bassist Dougie Poynter, this is the ultimate test that they’ve been working towards during their time in the Bahamas. But it’s up to their expert mentors to decide whether the household names have demonstrated the necessary scuba skills and underwater confidence to complete the dive safely – will they all make the grade? In an exclusive interview, dad-of-two Ade, 52, tells TV Times about his fin-tastic journey……

LOST IN THE DESERT WITH NICK KNOWLES NEW FRI, 9PM, 5 TRAVELOGUE Recent years have seen Nick Knowles venturing into the world of TV travelogues, exploring destinations such as Japan and South America as well as an epic trip along the mighty Mississippi. Now, the DIY SOS frontman is packing his suitcase again for new series Lost in the Desert with Nick Knowles. Beginning on 5 this week, the three-episode expedition takes him to Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, the land of ruthless 12th- and 13th-century warrior Genghis Khan and home to one of the world’s largest dinosaur fossil sites. ‘Mongolia sits in the middle of Asia, sandwiched between Russia and China. It’s a vast landlocked country with a population of around only 3.5 million people, and the Gobi Desert covers almost…

WIN £100 CROSSWORD YOU CAN WIN £100! REARRANGE THE LETTERS IN THE YELLOW SQUARES TO SPELL OUT THE NAME OF A NORTHERN IRISH-AUSTRALIAN COMEDIAN (7) ACROSS 1 & 25 Across How host enraged fiend somehow (4,8) 3 In oven, cook thoroughly for presenter Joan (8)  9 Threw onion at Italian chef Mr Carluccio (7) 10 US actor Channing thanks workers’ organisations (5)  11 Nannies not taking sides with Schitt’s Creek’s Ms Murphy (5) 12 American actor Mr Baldwin is in denial, possibly (6) 14 Ms Andoh as Bridgerton’s Lady Danbury follows commercial with comic Ms Rivers, shortly (5) 16 Topic is the Mermaids, 1991 film with Cher (5) 17 Has fir transplanted for Corrie’s Mr Nazir, as played by Marc Anwar (6)  20 Insert forcefully for actor Mr Karimloo, who played…

SUNDAY GIRL The first series of ITV1’s crime drama Karen Pirie was really intriguing, and the recent second series was no different. Lauren Lyle was once again brilliant as the titular detective in the three-parter. I loved the mix of complex relationships, morally grey characters and the stunning Scottish landscapes. It was a highlight of my Sunday-night viewing!  Iris Dutton, Telford WONDERFUL WHITNEY The evening of special programmes dedicated to Whitney Houston on BBC2 [on Saturday 26 July] was an absolute joy. She was one of the most iconic singers of all time and it was great to see archive footage of her performing her greatest hits in Whitney at the BBC and to see the story of her life in the 2022 biopic Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody.…