Innholdsfortegnelse for 6-Sep-25 i TV Times

COMEDY DRAMA Only Murders in the Building NEW FROM TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER DISNEY+ The fifth season of this Emmy Award-winning murder thriller comes to Disney+ this week. With the beloved doorman of The Arconia, Lester, dying under suspicious circumstances, Mabel (Selena Gomez), Charles (Steve Martin) and Oliver (Martin Short) are in danger. Watch out for Renée Zellweger in a guest role. See page 22 All Creatures Great & Small actor Rachel Shenton is our cover star for her new thriller The Rumour (Wed-Fri, 9pm, 5). These dramas on 5 are popular and have big star names. In addition to Rachel, Joanne Whalley also appears. You may remember Joanne from 1986’s The Singing Detective and you can watch that series now on BBC iPlayer. Also this week, it is The…

FREDDIE FLINTOFF’S FIELD OF DREAMS: ULTIMATE TEST NEW SUN, 8.10PM, BBC1 (N IRELAND, BBC2) FACTUAL (BOX SET, BBC iPLAYER) England cricket legend Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff was praised in the House of Commons for his remarkable work promoting the sport he loves in Field of Dreams, the award-winning BBC documentary series that saw him set up a youth team in his home town of Preston, and then take the lads on a tour of India. Now, his inspiring campaign continues in a new third series as he attempts to expand his grassroots cricket operation across the north-west of England. In this week’s first episode of the four-part series, the 47-year-old sets about creating a new boys’ team in Bootle on Merseyside, and assembling his first-ever girls’ team in Blackpool. A third…

I FOUGHT THE LAW: THE ANN MING STORY NEW THURSDAY, 9PM, ITV1 FACTUAL The remarkable true-life tale of Teesside grandmother Ann Ming’s fight to put the man who murdered her daughter Julie Hogg behind bars is currently playing out in ITV1 drama I Fought the Law – starring Sheridan Smith – which concludes this week. To accompany the series, a documentary tells the story of the flawed police investigation into Julie’s disappearance in 1989, the acquittal of prime suspect William Dunlop, despite damning evidence, and Ann’s subsequent campaign to overturn the 800-year-old ‘double jeopardy’ law that prevented him from being retried. From the outset, Ann recalls that her concerns were being ignored, even though she was sure 22-year-old Julie had been the victim of foul play when she went missing…

Time is running out for psycho John Sugden, and when there’s nowhere to run, he decides to jump – off a gorge, to be precise. Which might come as good news for Robron fans if it weren’t for the fact that he takes Aaron down with him. Aaron now knows his ‘heroic’ husband is a wrong’un, but he’s trapped in John’s childhood home. This being soapland, it’s in the middle of nowhere. As Aaron works on getting the hell out of there, ex-hubby Robert pitches up, having got hold of the address from Pollard. He accuses John of murdering Nate, but he comes a cropper when the brothers’ confrontation turns physical… ‘ROBERT SEES THEIR TWO, LIFELESS-LOOKING BODIES AT THE BOTTOM’ ‘Robert gets banged out in one go! He’s not very…

Annika LAST ONE DRAMA 9.10PM, BBC1 The plot threads involving the fractured family of DI Annika Strandhed (Nicola Walker) continue to be woven throughout this final episode in the series, revolving especially around the father figures of Magnus (Sven Henriksen) and Michael (Jamie Sives). The Marine Homicide Unit is assigned the case when a retired detective inspector dies in a houseboat fire. One of the suspects is ex-con Gary Nair (a creepy turn by Two Doors Down’s Jonathan Watson) and, as the investigation continues, it becomes more and more personal for Annika. We’re left with a brilliant cliffhanger, but it’s uncertain if it’ll be resolved as there are currently no plans for a third series… JP You Bet! On Tour GAME SHOW 8.15PM, ITV1 As Stephen Mulhern continues to take…

The Great British Bake Off COOKERY 8PM, C4 Dame Prue and Paul are looking for the perfect snap as they set ambitious Biscuit Week challenges. For the Signature, the bakers must cook up patterned ‘slice and bake’ biscuits, then for the Technical they tackle a fancy twist on a chocolate Hobnob. The Showstopper sees them create memento-filled time capsules made from biscuit, and while they fret over how to ensure their constructions are stable, Prue reveals that she is keen for their intricately designed bakes to surprise her, taste wonderful and also be witty. ‘Not much to ask!’ she chuckles. But as crunch time approaches, who will be leaving the tent? CC Supermarket Own Brands NEW CONSUMER 7PM, 5 The popular consumer series looks at supermarket ‘special buys’ – as…

Sister Boniface Mysteries DRAMA 2PM, BBC1 ‘Something weird’s going on, sir,’ young constable Peggy Button (Ami Metcalf) ventures to her boss, DI Sam Gillespie (Max Brown). Quite the understatement, if you ask us. When a dead body is found in the woods at Great Slaughter, it turns out the village has its very own witches’ coven – and some rather surprising members are unmasked. Sister Boniface (Lorna Watson) investigates amid a rising tide of hysteria (Reverend Mother Adrian is by far the worst culprit), and although there are the usual cosy-crime elements, this is quite a bit less cosy than we’re used to. Meanwhile, is it just us, or is Peggy’s police cap getting bigger with each episode..? JP Isolated NEW DRAMA C4 STREAMING The community of remote Finnish island…

6-12 SEPT 2025 with Sally Trotman (sallytrotman.com) PHONE NOW FOR WEEKLY, MONTHLY, COMPATIBILITY AND TAROT READINGS ARIES (21 March-19 April) As Saturn leaves your sign, you may feel the pressure’s been lifted. Remember, energy flows where intention goes. Call… 09058 170 399* TAURUS (20 April-20 May) The Moon on 11 September brings the opportunity to start a new project. It’s time for something different and creative. Call… 09058 170 400* GEMINI (21 May-20 June) Uranus has been in your sign for a while, inspiring your thoughts and ideas. Follow through on all this inspiration… Call… 09058 170 401* CANCER (21 June-22 July) With Jupiter in your sign, lots of fresh and exciting opportunities have opened up for you. Embrace them all. Call… 09058 170 402* LEO (23 July-22 August) Venus…

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THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF TUESDAY, 8PM, C4 COOKERY After three years of co-hosting C4’s The Great British Bake Off with Noel Fielding, the excitement of immersing herself in the glorious world of gingham-clad tables, bucketloads of bunting and a deluge of delicious delicacies still hasn’t worn off for Alison Hammond. ‘I’ve never worked on a show where such a cross section of people come up to talk to me about it. It really brings people together. It’s happy TV. I love it,’ says the always bubbly Brummie. ‘Each series is completely different and this is a lovely, quality season.’ Here, as the new run continues with the bakers trying to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith in Biscuit Week, Alison, 50, tells TV Times more… This week,…

KATE CROSS Having made her England debut in 2014, 33-year-old pace bowler Kate was the first woman to be accepted into the Lancashire cricket academy. Why was it important for Freddie to form a girls’ cricket team? As professional cricketers, we know how important visibility is, as you can’t be what you can’t see. So for Fred to put women’s cricket on our televisions is really important for the next generation. What was your first impression of the girls’ team? That Fred had bitten off more than he could chew! The girls were so reserved at first, but what stood out was how much they became a group of friends. What were the most rewarding and challenging aspects of the experience? One of the biggest challenges was getting the girls…

Educating Yorkshire FACTUAL 8PM, C4 The availability of AI to students poses a tricky problem across the education system – and Dewsbury’s Thornhill Academy is no exception. This week, headteacher Mr Burton’s school mantra of ‘Be nice and work hard’ is put to the test when Year 10 pupil Casey is suspected of using the tech as a shortcut to completing her Shakespeare assignment. Though Casey vehemently denies the accusation, the incident sparks a staff debate about how to address the growing and fast-changing challenge of AI in the classroom. Meanwhile, Year 7 Tremaine is struggling to adjust to the demands of secondary school but student manager Miss Nurse is determined to help him make the step up. RL NFL Big Game Night NEW GAME SHOW 5.30PM, 5 Dermot O’Leary’s American-football…

The Rumour NEW DRAMA 9PM, 5 A wave of paranoia engulfs a small town when a mother stumbles across an online post about a convicted child killer living in her neighbourhood under a new identity. As a newcomer to the area, Joanna (Rachel Shenton, All Creatures Great and Small) wants to know more and is soon sharing the information with a group of mums at her son’s new school. But as her mission to uncover the killer’s identity intensifies, there are devastating consequences. A great cast, including Emily Atack and Joanne Whalley, get this five-part adaptation of Lesley Kara’s bestselling novel off to a gripping start. Continues until Friday. TL • See feature, page 6 GREAT SAVINGS SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 6 ISSUES FOR £1 www.magazinesdirect.com/xtv/D68K Stranded on Honeymoon Island REALITY 9PM,…

THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE TUE, 9PM, BBC1 (WALES, BBC2) REALITY There’s a buzz of excitement as BBC1’s The Great British Sewing Bee reaches the semi-final stage this week with just three challenges standing between the remaining amateur stitches and a coveted spot in the final. As the last four sewers tackle flapper dresses and plus fours for Roaring 20s Week, under the sharp eyes of judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young, it is a hive of activity for those working behind the camera as they ensure that every hem, tuck and mid-stitch drama is captured on screen. ‘The Sewing Room may look calm but with a team of more than 50 people buzzing around backstage it gets busy!’ smiles series producer Rebecca Cray. ‘There’s never a dull moment,’ Here,…

Six months after David and Daisy’s near-fatal encounter with a car bonnet, another resident suffers a similar fate. Corrie bosses aren’t revealing who comes a cropper, but we’re told that Betsy lets out a scream. Is she the victim, or is this a giant red herring? The crash happens on Betsy’s 18th birthday. The spirited teen has a little shindig at No 6, thrown by mum Lisa and her partner Carla, but it’s bittersweet as Mason isn’t around and neither is Betsy’s other mum, Becky. Wanting to include the ‘late’ copper in the celebrations (is she dead, really?), Betsy raises a toast to a photo of her on the sideboard. ‘It’s a milestone birthday and Betsy is officially an adult,’ says Sydney Martin, who plays her, ‘but she feels like…

As the Slaters try to process Zoe’s return, across The Square Jack is feeling the heat following last week’s shooting, which happened after a confrontation with Ravi, who’d been trying to retrieve Okie’s missing gun that had been found by Oscar. Can the disconcerted DI find a way to cover his back, or will Ravi – his long-time nemesis – get the better of him? Visited by DS Spencer, Jack lies about his whereabouts on the night in question, leading to a grilling from missus Denise. When Ravi is then questioned, the shrewd drug dealer says he was with Jack at the time - which is true - and that the copper is his alibi. Forced to explain why he was hanging out with a known criminal, Jack tells a…

FROM FRIDAY Dangerous Animals MGM+ PREMIERE HORROR Outlandish and wildly off-kilter, this Australian suspense thriller serves up a bloody feast. Jai Courtney is in his element as a lumbering, sneering fisherman who doubles up as a vicious serial killer – one who’s obsessed with feeding his prey to the local sharks. Enter one free-spirited American surfer, Hassie Harrison, who becomes his latest potential victim. But she’s not going to go without a fight… A crisp, whipsmart script, more than credible acting and a few moments of nail-biting tension make this a seriously fun ride. And it makes a change for a movie to not make sharks the worst things at sea… Dir: Sean Byrne 2025, 15, 98min ON NOW The Count of Monte-Cristo BFI PLAYER PREMIERE PERIOD ADVENTURE Although a stonking…

Jamie: Eat Yourself Healthy COOKERY 8PM, C4 We’re all well used to newspaper reports on the next ‘superfood’, or consumer shows telling us why we need this or that trending ingredient in our fridges or larders, so what’s been refreshing about Jamie Oliver’s latest series is bringing the science together with recipes that look genuinely delicious. In this week’s episode, for example, we may know that fermented foods are good for the gut, but how about using kimchi in a sauce for a seared tuna dish to boost our bone health? Other highlights include a squash risotto with potential to help with our eyesight, plus a look at how compounds in kiwi fruit could aid sleep. JA Emmerdale SOAP 7.30PM, ITV1 It’s not like Emmerdale to air its juiciest drama…

The Newsreader NEW DRAMA 9PM, BBC2 (BOX SET, iPLAYER) With its authentic sets, compelling ensemble and amalgamation of fiction and real-life events, the first two seasons of this 1980s news drama (available on BBC iPlayer) have been a joy. Now, we catch up with ex-lovers Helen Norville (Anna Torv) and Dale Jennings (Sam Reid) as they’re forced into a ratings war which will prove ruinous for one of them before this third and final series wraps. Tonight they’re at the LOGIEs, alongside Kylie and Jason, when Helen learns her new show is going head-to-head with Dale’s broadcasts seconds before she presents him with an award at the star-studded bash… Continues tomorrow. ER The Hotel Inspector LAST ONE FACTUAL 8PM, 5 As the series draws to a close, Alex Polizzi visits…

THE SINGING DETECTIVE I enjoyed ITV1’s crime drama Ridley on ITV1. Adrian Dunbar plays retired detective inspector Alex Ridley, who’s now a police consultant. We also get a glimpse into his past and see him performing jazz. I love the actor’s soft Irish lilt, too. It’s so easy on the ear! Angela Garvin, Essex BLOOMING GREAT! 5’s Great Gardens of Europe is a great way to escape and unwind. The first episode looked at one of the world’s oldest botanical gardens, Hortus Botanicus in the Netherlands, whose exotic flowers reminded me of similar gardens I have visited. I can’t wait for the rest of the series! Peter Kemp, Norwich FOLLOW THE LEADER Any drama starring Suranne Jones is sure to be a great watch and Hostage on Netflix is no…

ON THE COVER IN… 1993 Dame Patricia Routledge played one of the most memorable TV characters of the 1990s – overbearing, social-climbing snob Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced ‘Bouquet’) in BBC1’s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. Hyacinth was preoccupied with etiquette and went to absurd lengths to impress those she considered important, while her long-suffering husband Richard (Clive Swift) viewed her antics with resigned exasperation. The series, which began in 1990, was created by Last of the Summer Wine and Open All Hours writer Roy Clarke. ‘Don’t be too hard on Hyacinth,’ he told us. ‘She’s a lovable monster. If she was a pure monster, she wouldn’t be entertaining.’ Keeping Up Appearances ended in 1995 after five series. In 2016, Roy, now 95, penned BBC1’s one-off prequel, Young Hyacinth, with Kerry Howard. Patricia,…