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STRICTLY COME DANCING SATURDAY, 6.05PM, & SUNDAY, 7.15PM, BBC1 ENTERTAINMENT Roll out the red carpet, grab the popcorn and settle back for some scene-stealing performances as BBC1’s sequinned spectacular Strictly Come Dancing celebrates the glamour and glitz of Hollywood in its annual blockbuster Movie Week. But, after a technical glitch with a sparkly carousel horse during her American smooth to Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club in the first live show, contender La Voix – who’s paired with fan favourite pro Aljaž Škorjanec – is hoping for less drama and more diva. ‘Movie Week is meant to be about dramatic entrances, but I’ve told Aljaž I don’t want to fly onto the stage or anything like that,’ laughs the charismatic performer, 45, during an exclusive chat with TV Times. ‘I just…

Back-from-the-dead Becky is getting right on Carla’s wick, though Ms Connor is doing herself no favours by allowing the woman to swan into No 6 whenever she fancies (just shut the front door!). The Underworld boss would be far happier if Becky were still incognito in Alicante, but she’s not the only one – Becky’s return is a huge headache for DI Costello, and this week he resorts to devious methods to try to get shot of her. As Monday’s visit to Weatherfield gets under way, Carla does, at least, get rid of the other bane of her life – she reveals she has sold the Rovers to a bloke called Ben. With the paperwork signed off, she prepares to visit Michelle in Ireland, though she admits to Lisa that…

A picture is worth a thousand words, so the saying goes. But one single image can also destroy lives, as Nicola, Dawn and their families are fast discovering. Last week, Dawn’s girl Clemmie sent an intimate photo of herself to Nicola’s stepson Carl, who then sent it to his pals. The youngsters had no idea of the seriousness of their actions… and now it’s time for the fallout. For Nicola and Jimmy, there’s the stress of a police interview for their 11-year-old lad. Nicola is raging, believing the situation should have been sorted out among themselves. ‘She thinks that what happened was a silly mistake by a young girl and a young boy that needn’t have been taken further,’ reveals Nicola Wheeler, who plays the perplexed parent. ‘Carl is genuinely sorry…

ON NOW The Man in My Basement DISNEY+ PREMIERE MYSTERY A disquieting mix of psychological thriller and twisted moral fable, this sees a feckless, unemployed Corey Hawkins struggling to prevent the foreclosure of his ancestral home in an African-American neighbourhood in a Long Island village. Then Willem Dafoe’s enigmatic businessman turns up, offering a substantial sum of money to rent out his basement for several months. What the stranger wants from this transaction only emerges slowly, and its meaning remains elusive, but Hawkins and Dafoe’s powerful performances make the psychological duel between their characters work on its own terms. Dir: Nadia Latif 2025, 15, 115min ON NOW Play Dirty PRIME VIDEO PREMIERE CRIME THRILLER A watchable take on serial heist master Parker, the star of countless books by Richard Stark.…

SOAP EastEnders SOAP 7.30PM, BBC1 (WALES, BBC2) We’ve long suspected that Joel’s twisted behaviour would culminate in him attacking Vicki. Tonight, as his stepmum lies in hospital, the spotlight falls on dad Ross (Alex Walkinshaw), whose efforts to teach Joel some basic rules about respecting women have been drowned out by the preachings of the teenager’s misogynistic hero, ‘influencer’ Drake Zagan. Heaven knows, raising young men isn’t easy, especially in this digital age, as Netflix’s Adolescence reminded us. Can Ross make a difficult decision and finally opt to protect Walford’s women, rather than continuing to protect his dangerous son? AS • See Soaps, page 26 A Place in the Sun NEW PROPERTY 6PM, C4 The property show celebrates 25 years of helping people find their ideal homes abroad. As this…

All Creatures Great and Small DRAMA 9PM, 5 Teenager Jenny (Imogen Clawson) faces the biggest decision of her life when she hears her application to nursing college has been accepted. It means relocating to London and leaving her beloved family and Dales behind. Cue some heart-wrenching scenes between Jenny, sister Helen (Rachel Shenton) and dad Richard (Tony Pitts), as they grapple with whether she should spread her wings. Siegfried (Samuel West) struggles with a troublesome goat and a request from Mrs Hall (Anna Madeley) for some time off. Can he cope without her? RF • See feature, page 17 How I Made £1 Million NEW FACTUAL 10PM, C4 …In 90 Days. Self-described internet trickster Oobah Butler sets out to make a fortune using tips and tricks available online. Following…

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MURDER BEFORE EVENSONG TUESDAY, 9PM, 5 DRAMA A mit Shah won rave reviews for his performance as pharmacist-turned-killer Faisal Bhatti in BBC1 crime drama Happy Valley two years ago. But the actor is firmly back on the right side of the law in his latest role, playing DS Neil Vanloo in 5’s six-part whodunnit Murder Before Evensong. The opening episode (set to air on Tuesday 7 October) saw Neil arrive in the fictional village of Champton to investigate the death of Anthony Bowness (Adam Smethurst). However, coming from the nearby town of Braunstonbury, the dynamics of this area are a mystery to him, so the cop soon relies on calm and collected local rector Canon Daniel Clement (Matthew Lewis) for guidance. KEEPING THE FAITH ‘Neil considered that Daniel could be…

ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL THURSDAY, 9PM, 5 DRAMA Spirited farmer’s daughter Jenny Alderson faces a difficult decision this week when she receives some career news that would mean saying farewell to her beloved Yorkshire Dales in hit 5 period drama All Creatures Great and Small. ‘Jenny’s offered a place to train at nursing college in London,’ explains Imogen Clawson, 18, who has played the younger sister of fan favourite Helen Herriot, portrayed by Rachel Shenton, since the rebooted show’s debut in 2020. ‘Initially, she’s thrilled, but then it dawns on her that everything would change – it would mean leaving the farm and family she loves, which feels scary and intimidating.’ Here, in an exclusive chat, Imogen tells TV Times more… Jenny is really torn over whether to stay…

There’s no rule book for dealing with a misogynistic teenager, but if there were, we’re pretty sure it wouldn’t suggest presenting them with a new laptop and trusting they’ll be so grateful that they’ll change their ways. This, however, has been the approach adopted by Ross when it comes to son Joel. Yes, he’s given the lad the odd lecture as well, but his words have lacked clout. This week, as it becomes clearer that Joel is disturbed and dangerous, will Ross finally do something to keep the women of Walford – and beyond – safe? Having already committed several crimes against females, Joel’s latest appalling act has been to attack his opinionated stepmum, Vicki. As Vicki seeks help at The Vic, Ross is oblivious to what has gone on.…

Bettany Hughes’ Treasures of the World NEW FACTUAL 7PM, C4 Historian Bettany Hughes is off on another epic voyage to discover more of the stories of past civilisations and unearth remarkable artefacts. This series will take her to Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Greece, Oman and Estonia, but first she heads to Croatia, where she dives below the waves of the Adriatic Sea in an excavation of the site of a former Stone Age road. She explores the salt mines protected by defensive walls in Ston and finds hidden remains below the cathedral in Dubrovnik. Bettany then finishes her Croatian adventure on the island of Lokrum, where it’s believed Richard the Lionheart was once shipwrecked. NH Pavarotti Night NEW MUSIC FROM 8.40PM (TIMES VARY), BBC2 The world-famous Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti would…

Witches of Essex NEW FACTUAL 9PM, SKY HISTORY (BOX SET, SKY BOX SETS & NOW) Famous Essex resident Rylan Clark joins forces with professor Alice Roberts for this three-parter about one of his county’s darkest chapters. Covering three individual cases spanning the late-16th and early-17th centuries, history is brought into sharp focus via dramatic reconstructions and expert contributions. Tonight examines the 1566 Chelmsford Witch Trial, where three members of the same family were accused of black magic in a test trial for the Witchcraft Act. A future episode will explore Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins’ reign of terror. An eye-opening look at a harrowing period of state-sponsored persecution. ER Worlds Apart REALITY 9.15PM, C4 As the junior-senior travellers carry on chasing clues around Japan in a bid to win a life-changing…

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out TRAVELOGUE 8PM, 5 Susan Calman and Helen Mirren (the van) are on the road again and this week they’re exploring Cornwall. There’s a Poldark theme throughout the episode, and though Susan begins by pretending to be Ross Poldark looking out to sea at Kynance Cove, much of her itinerary involves inland villages. At Helston, she takes part in Flora Day celebrations (‘better than Christmas’ according to one local); in Geevor, she visits a tin mine; and in Altarnun, she finds out about Cornish bagpipes. Susan’s also inspired by the Aidan Turner Poldark scything scenes that went viral – and has a go herself (keeping her clothes on!). JP FILM The Substance PREMIERE DRAMA PARAMOUNT+ Coralie Fargeat’s Oscar-winning satirical body horror earned Demi Moore a host…

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PETE WICKS: FOR DOGS’ SAKE NEW MONDAY, 9PM, U&W FACTUAL (BOX SET, U) As TV Times arrives at Dogs Trust Basildon in Essex on a balmy September afternoon, we are greeted with a big hug from our cover star Pete Wicks. After apologising for being covered in mud, the presenter and podcaster can’t wait to show us a photo on his phone of some cute pug puppies who have been snuggling up to him all morning. We’ve been invited to the rescue centre to observe filming for his dog-umentary Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake, which returns to U&W for a second series this week. The five-part run again follows the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 semi-finalist as he works alongside the Trust’s dedicated staff to help rehabilitate and find forever homes…

THE IRIS AFFAIR NEW THU, 9PM, & FRI, 9PM, 10PM & 11PM, SKY ATLANTIC & SKY SHOWCASE THRILLER Niamh Algar couldn’t be happier about being at the heart of the action in Sky’s glossy thriller The Iris Affair. Starring as Iris Nixon, a mysterious maths prodigy who’s swept into a high-stakes game of hide and seek across Italy, the Malpractice actor grabbed the opportunity to throw herself into as many stunt sequences as possible. ‘Iris is so many characters in one and I loved playing her adrenaline side,’ smiles Niamh, 33. ‘Jumping off boats, leaping from buildings, blowing up things – and racing a Ferrari at high speed through the mountains was the absolute highlight!’ Written by Luther creator Neil Cross, the eight-parter begins with Iris cracking a series of…

He may be out of hospital, but Tyrone needs round-the-clock care as he recovers from his hit-and-run ordeal. And when both Cassie and Fiz bail on him, the mechanic comes a cropper. It’s supposed to be all hands on deck at No 9, but though Cassie helps her son with his physio while Fiz is out, she scarpers when Steve suggests she join him at Chez Barlow for some fun. Over at No 1, Tracy’s fuming when she discovers her ex and his ‘floozy’ have drunk a bottle of wine that Ken kept from his first wedding to Deirdre. Incidentally, that was in 1981, so the plonk has either aged to perfection – much like our Kenneth – or is a bit past its best, like Steve. Just joking –…

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Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles NEW NATURE 6.15PM, BBC1 (BOX SET, iPLAYER) We’re always pleased to see affable wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on our screens, and in this four-part series, the Countryfile regular travels across Britain to showcase some of the elusive creatures that inhabit our islands. Each episode covers a different season, and we open with spring, when he gets some great footage of bitterns, badgers and brown hares. Things also get unexpectedly emotional when he meets adder expert Nigel Hand, who has made it his life’s mission to protect the shy snakes. TL • See feature, page 21 The Offer NEW DRAMA ITVX Previously on Paramount+, this 10-parter tells the story of the making of iconic Mafia flick The Godfather. Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick) plays Al…

The Hack DRAMA 9PM, ITV1 Tonight’s episode of this excellent series follows Metropolitan Police detective Dave Cook (Robert Carlyle) as he’s pulled back into a murder case that continues to haunt him. When a new witness comes forward with information about Daniel Morgan, a private investigator who was brutally killed in a south-east London pub car park in 1987, the case is reopened and Dave is asked to take the helm again. But as he collaborates with an unexpected contact from within the tabloids, the strain of the investigation begins to take its toll both on Dave’s health and his marriage to Crimewatch presenter Jacqui Hames (Eve Myles). Phil Davis guest stars. RM Murdaugh: Death in the Family NEW DRAMA DISNEY+ (THREE EPISODES, THEN WEEKLY) Based on a hit podcast,…

ON SONG I was delighted to watch Johnny Mathis at the BBC on BBC2. I’m a huge fan of the American singer, so I thoroughly enjoyed watching clips of him performing in this delve into the archives. Margaret Brown, Warrington FAMILY FAVOURITE I’m so happy that Stacey & Joe has returned to BBC1 for a second series. It’s great to watch Stacey Solomon, her husband Joe Swash and the rest of their down-to-earth family as they face everyday hurdles while exchanging lots of witty banter along the way. I hope there will be another series. Jennifer Gibson, Cumbria ROYAL INSIGHT 5’s documentary Kate: Judge My Work, Not My Clothes was inspiring as it detailed the work that the Princess of Wales does for charity. It showed that she has a…

ON THE COVER IN… 1991 Dr Miriam Stoppard, our very own agony aunt, took centre stage on our cover to celebrate the start of her new BBC1 show People Today in which she interviewed those in the public eye to find out what made them tick. It was the first non-medical series for Miriam, who had made her TV debut as a presenter on ITV’s Don’t Ask Me in 1974 before going on to front a number of other health-related programmes including ITV’s Where There’s Life… (1981-1989). As well as her TV work and authoring books on medical matters, Miriam also wrote the Dear Miriam problem page for TV Times. ‘I read all the letters,’ she said. ‘No problem’s too large or small to tackle.’ Now 88, Miriam, the ex-wife…