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What's on TV|30-jul-16HOT TV THIS WEEKOlympic GamesFRIDAY 5 August, 11.40pm BBC1 SportThe Rio Olympics finally get under way with what promises to be a spectacular Opening Ceremony inside the Maracana Stadium. There’s a carnival theme and it will feature the march of competing nations, the raising of the Olympic flag and the lighting of the cauldron. Team GB has plenty of medal hopes over the next two weeks, including cyclist Laura Trott, distance runner Mo Farah and heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill.CasualtySATURDAY 30 July, 9.25pm BBC1 DramaLAST IN SERIESAlicia returns to the hospital, but now as a locum doctor. She tries to avoid an awkward run-in with her former rival, Lily, but the pair soon find themselves working together on a medical emergency. How will they get on? Meanwhile, Connie and daughter Grace are involved in a…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16What a week for...Grant’s back!EASTENDERSPhil’s brother returns to Walford when desperate Sharon gets in touch – but will he help save the troubled Mitchells?Phelan’s plot!CORONATION STREETThe ruthless builder whips up trouble at No.11 to ensure Sean moves out, but will his latest plan be rumbled?Cain cheatsEMMERDALEThe fiery mechanic kisses his ex, Charity, after a heated row with Moira. Will his secret betrayal be exposed?Esther’s weddingHOLLYOAKSThe bride-to-be is gutted when Grace reveals she doesn’t want to come to the wedding – but there may not be a ceremony to attend!Elly’s in dangerNEIGHBOURSAfter saving Nell from cycling into the path of a poisonous snake, she gets bitten herself and is left fighting for her life…Alf’s heart attackHOME AND AWAYRoo reels when her father suffers a heart attack and is rushed to hospital, where he takes…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Deadly snake bites Elly!whatsontv.co.uk/neighboursThe row over the new bike path takes a dangerous turn when a protestor plants a venomous snake in mayor Sonya’s garden! But it’s Elly, not Sonya, who’s in danger when she stops Nell from going near the snake only to be bitten herself. As Elly’s rushed to hospital, Karl and Susan are worried the bite could be fatal. The situation goes from bad to worse when Susan’s niece suddenly goes into severe shock – and tests reveal she’s pregnant! Will Elly and her baby survive?www.channel5.com/shows/neighbours…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Andy’s secret revealed!Mysterious handyman Andy has done a very thorough job of muscling his way into the Mitchell sisters’ lives. Not only has he started a tentative romance with Roxy, he’s become so entwined in Ronnie’s life he’s child-minding for her over the summer holidays.When Andy announces he’s taking Matthew, Amy and Ricky to the zoo for the day, Ronnie’s delighted. But should she be so trusting of a man she barely knows?The mum worries when Andy is late returning with the children; and when they do get back, his behaviour piques Ronnie’s suspicions.In a bid to ease her anxiety, Ronnie visits Kyle to see what she can find out about Andy. Initially reluctant to open up, Kyle eventually sends Ronnie reeling when he admits that Andy has a folder containing newspaper…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Soap gossip!★Corrie killer in new chillerGray O’Brien brought terror to the Corrie cobbles as Tony Gordon. Now he’s set to be part of another chilling story in new drama Loch Ness. The ITV series follows the hunt for a serial killer, and Gray plays Alan Redford whose life is shattered during the investigation…★ Ricky’s doing PorridgeFormer EastEnders star Ricky Grover will appear in a new production of the BBC’s iconic prison series Porridge. Ricky, best known in the soap as Heather Trott’s bloke, Andrew Cotton, will star as inmate Scudds in a one-off sequel to the classic sitcom. Comedian and actor Kevin Bishop also stars.★ Army life for Angela!When BBC1’s army drama Our Girl returns for a second series later this year, look out for former Doctors star Angela Lonsdale. In…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Deadly trap!THE MUSKETEERS Saturday, 8.30pm, Monday, 9.00pm BBC1 DramaThe musketeers face a battle to save their friends and loved ones when Grimaud blows up the Garrison in this week’s second Musketeers episode, in the spectacular finale of the fast-paced drama…Villainous criminal Grimaud (Matthew McNulty) watches as D’Artagnan braves the flames in a bid to rescue his beloved Constance, and when the building collapses he’s convinced the brave musketeer has met his end.AmbushedHowever, Grimaud doesn’t stop there. With the help of the evil Marcheaux and his Red Guard, he captures Sylvie and sets a trap for Athos, Aramis and Porthos!With Athos refusing to let his friends risk their lives, he sets off to save Sylvie on his own. But when he finds her, Grimaud has news that will turn his blood cold.…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Look who’s back...IAN KELSEYCoronation Street ITV • Friday, 7.30pmFACT FILE>Lover Glover!Ian made his name in 1994 as Emmerdale’s Dave Glover, who had a tryst with feisty Kim Tate and died in a fire in 1996.>Medical managerHe played The Mill’s practice boss Howard Bellamy in Doctors from 2012 until Howard’s shock demise last year.>Doctor dramaHis role as Casualty’s Dr Patrick Spiller lasted from 1999 to 2002. Ian was also in Blue Murder and The Bill.I an returns to our screens in Coronation Street on Friday as crafty property developer Vinny, who teams up with evil Pat Phelan. With Jason abroad, Phelan is helping Eileen look after her son’s firm. So when Vinny asks him to invest in a building scam, excited Phelan offers him £80k. Will Eileen find out about the dodgy deal…2 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16HERO MO'S REUNION!MO FARAH: RACE OF HIS LIFE Thursday, 9.00pm BBC1 FactualFrom the moment they were born in 1983, twin brothers Mohamed and Hassan Farah had a special bond. Yet they were separated aged eight, growing up to have radically different lives.Hassan stayed in Djibouti, a poor African country. Mo went to England, where his talent was spotted and he became a double Olympic champion, five-times world champion – and is now Mo Farah CBE.As Mo prepares to defend his Olympic titles in Rio, a BBC1 documentary follows him for the year leading up to the Games, showing his brutal training regime and life with wife Tania and their four kids. He also takes a trip back to Djibouti to see Hassan.Missing‘My dad was working in England, and the plan was for…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16DAD’S TRAGIC CHILDHOODI AM JOHNNY CASH Fri, 9.00pm Quest DocumentaryDuring the 1950s and 60s, Johnny Cash was up there with Elvis and The Beatles as one of the world’s biggestselling artists, after such hits as I Walk the Line and Ring of Fire.But in this new documentary about the American singer, his daughter, Rosanne Cash, reveals how a childhood tragedy changed his life forever.Strained relationshipJohnny grew up in poverty in Dyess, Arkansas, and started working in the cotton fields aged just five. But when he was 12, his beloved 15-year-old brother, Jack, died after falling onto a circular saw. Johnny’s father, Ray, told him he wished Johnny had died instead.‘What a terrible thing to say to a child,’ says singer Rosanne, who’s interviewed about her famous father for the first time on…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16FUN!£500 crosswordSolve the clues and rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out a horror drama series (5,8). To enter, see right. The winner gets £500. Usual rules apply (see page 97).ACROSS1 Prince William’s sisterin-law, ----- Middleton (5)4 Zak’s youngest son in Emmerdale (3,6)7 2005 Ralph Fiennes film, The -------- Gardener (8)8 Larry Lamb’s former role in EastEnders (6)10 See picture clue: Homeland actress, Claire ----- (5)12 2013 film starring Rose Byrne, I Give It a ---- (4)13 Lead singer of Simply Red, ---- Hucknall (4)15 Pointless co-presenter, Richard ----- (5)16 The Cube presenter, ------- Schofield (7)18 TV weather presenter, Ms Kirkwood (5)19 1990s US cop show, ---- Blue (1,1,1,1)21 First name of US comedy actor Mr Sandler (4)23 Comedian and TV personality, Julian ----- (5)25 1980 Blondie…2 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16More HOT TV THIS WEEK!The Living and the DeadTUESDAY 2 August, 9.00pm BBC1 DramaLAST IN SERIESShepzoy is a changed place after the horrifying events of All Hallows Eve. Nathan’s desperate attempts to contact Gabriel have left him on the edge of madness, and Charlotte is struggling to hold their marriage and the farm together. As the increasingly strange events reach a haunting climax, can Nathan finally unravel the mystery of the woman with the book of light?SuspectsWED 3 August, 10.00pm Channel 5 DramaThe Suspects team are back for a new series with detectives DCI Daniel Drummond (James Murray), DS Alisha Brooks (Lenora Crichlow) and trainee DC Gary Roscoe (Perry Fitzpatrick) joining the line-up. Their first case begins when DS Jack Weston learns that his friend and colleague, DI Martha Bellamy has been shot dead!Holby…3 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Phelan strikes again!Eileen’s a woman on the edge this week as she learns that Jason has had an accident out in Thailand.Leaping into action, Eileen books a flight to the Far East so she can join her injured son as soon as possible.But it’s not just Jason who’s on the mum’s mind – her other son, Todd, and her lodger Sean, who Eileen loves like one of her own, are giving her headaches, too.What Eileen doesn’t realise, though, is that her evil and manipulative boyfriend Phelan is behind all the aggravation going on under her roof.It all kicks off when Sean finally finds out about the secret romance between his ex, Billy, and Todd. Phelan gets involved and brands Todd ‘poisonous’. Eileen, of course, is very upset to hear the builder make…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Will Kim and Esther marry?whatsontv.co.uk/hollyoaksAs their wedding day draws near, Kim and Esther are bubbling with excitement. But not everyone shares their joy. Esther’s gutted when Grace says she doesn’t want any part of the ceremony, while Frankie’s out to derail the nuptials entirely. Meanwhile,Kim might call it off herself after she overhears Esther telling Grace she’d cancel the wedding if it meant they could be together! Will Kim give Esther the heave-ho?www.e4.com/hollyoaks★DOCTORS is on a summer break and returns on 30 AugustWords: Tess Lamacraft, Sarah Waterfall Photos: BBC, Channel 5, ITV, Lime Pictures…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Love cheats!Tuesday MUST-SEE EPISODE!There’s hell to pay, and huge repercussions, when Cain discovers Moira’s been hiding secrets from him.Stumbling across HIV medication in his wife’s bag, Cain is furious to learn that not only is stepdaughter Holly back on drugs, but Moira’s life has been put at risk after falling on a used drug needle at a dealer’s house.‘Cain immediately assumes the pills are Holly’s,’ explains Jeff Hordley, who plays him. ‘When Moira’s forced to reveal the treatment is actually hers and that she might be infected with HIV, he feels massively betrayed that she’s kept such a huge secret from him.’As the husband and wife get into a heated row, Cain, who’s always had a zero tolerance policy on drugs, demands Moira ask Holly to leave. But she isn’t prepared…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Killer crash?CASUALTY Sat, 9.25pm BBC1 DramaQ How does Grace discover that her mum, Connie, is seeing Jacob again?A She stumbles across the truth. Connie and Jacob are enjoying an affectionate moment at Connie’s when Grace returns unexpectedly from a sleepover and catches them red-handed!Q So how does Grace react to seeing them together?A The look on her face says it all – she’s not happy. Jacob lets her know he has her mother’s best interests at heart. Understandably, Grace has been Connie’s priority and Jacob has had to take a back seat, but enough is enough!Q Then Grace’s best friend, Carmel, is brought into the ED. What happens with her?A It’s a tragic psychological child-abuse story. Carmel blames herself and is very defensive of her mum, Steph, (played by Tonicha Lawrence,…3 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Martha murdered!SUSPECTS Wednesday, 10.00pm Channel 5 DramaSuspects is back for a new series, but the team are left stunned when their colleague DI Martha Bellamy (Cold Feet star Faye Ripley) is found brutally murdered in her own home.In shock‘The team are heartbroken and are desperate to catch her killer,’ says former Cutting It star James Murray, who joins the cast as the team’s new boss DCI Daniel Drummond for this six-part series.The team begin to investigate the murder and it soon transpires that Martha’s death is connected to London’s murky underworld. And unknown to them, their new boss isn’t everything he seems.‘Drummond’s had to do things he wasn’t proud of,’ says James. ‘And, in the end, his past catches up with him…’…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16New love for Ollie?HOLBY CITY Tuesday, 8.00pm (Scot, Wed, 10.45pm), Thursday, 8.00pm BBC1 DramaFollowing their break-up, doctors Ollie Valentine and Zosia March have found it awkward working together on Darwin. Zosia dumped Ollie after he questioned her professional judgment and kissed Holby nurse Cara!‘Zosia represents true love for Ollie,’ says James Anderson, who plays him. ‘So, when things came off the rails, he didn’t see it coming. But he’s a fool and he messed up.’Unfinished businessIn the first of this week’s double helping of Holby, a familiar face makes Ollie realise he finally needs to start looking to the future.Ollie’s surprised when Lexi, a heart patient he’s treated many times, returns to the hospital with a faulty Herzig heart device that needs replacing.As Ollie works with new medic Jasmine Burrows (Lucinda Dryzek) to…2 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16The end for Verloc?THE SECRET AGENT Sunday, 9.00pm BBC1 DramaScotland Yard is still reeling from the news that the Russian Embassy is behind the bomb that rocked Greenwich in last week’s episode.Under orders from his superiors, Chief Insp Heat (Stephen Graham) is gunning to arrest Adolf Verloc.Heat knows that double agent Verloc (Toby Jones) was behind the bomb plot and, in a cowardly act, used his mentally disabled brother-in-law, Stevie, to plant the Greenwich bomb… only for poor Stevie to be killed in the explosion!‘Heat is a man driven to get to the truth,’ says Stephen. ‘He hates the bureaucracy and the hierarchical structure within the Force and society. He’s a man of the people and his job is to protect them.’But then Heat discovers Verloc’s wife, Winnie (Vicky McClure), has ditched her…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16THEY STOLE MY MEMORIESLONG LOST FAMILY Wednesday, 9.00pm ITV FactualSusan Webb lives a happy life in rural Norfolk, but the 70-year-old widow is still haunted by a chain of events that ripped her family apart.When she was a teenager, Susan’s brother died in a road accident. The family struggled to cope with the tragedy, yet her nightmare was only beginning.HeartbrokenAs her family fell to pieces, Susan discovered that she was pregnant. With the baby’s father unwilling to support her, she was forced to put her daughter, Samantha, in foster care after she was born in 1967.‘For six months I visited her,’ says Susan. ‘But when she was officially adopted, I realised I was never going to see her again. From that moment I started to feel lower and lower all the time. I…2 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16DON’T JUDGE ME!BODY FREAKS: OLD FACE, NEW FACE Thursday, 10.00pm Channel 5 DocumentaryHow would you feel if your young daughter swapped her nail varnish and girlie hair bands for 11 facial piercings, punk-like make-up and eyeball tattoos?That’s the situation facing Lil, whose daughter, Heather, has transformed her look and is featured in a new Channel 5 documentary, Body Freaks: Old Face, New Face.Heather, 21, from Tamworth, was on a mission to change her appearance because she hated her teenage image.‘I didn’t feel like I was myself,’ she says. ‘I didn’t like anyone else’s idea of normal. Every new piercing or modification I get, I feel more myself.’The make-up, which takes two hours each day to put on, boosts Heather’s confidence. Mum Lil, however, doesn’t approve, and says her nose piercing makes her…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16HAVE YOUR SAYFlower power!The BBC’s coverage of this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show was superb. It made for marvellous viewing! The programmes hosted by presenters including Carol Klein were inspiring and I really enjoyed seeing all the stunning show displays. I’d love to visit the show, so seeing it on TV is the next best thing, and I greatly appreciate the Beeb’s excellent coverage. Well done to all involved.A Brown, North YorkshireKitchen nightmare!Rant of the weekI have been a big fan of MasterChef for many years, but I have found the recent series of Celebrity MasterChef so disappointing. The standard of cooking this year has been absolutely terrible! Sinitta and Amy Childs were particularly awful and nearly poisoned the judges with raw meat. They clearly had no interest in cooking…4 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Killer secret is out!CORONATION STREETMonday MUST-SEE EPISODE!As the day of Kylie’s funeral dawns, Sarah’s determined to see her sister-in-law laid to rest.‘Even though she knows it could be detrimental to her own wellbeing, Sarah really wants to be there for David,’ says Tina O’Brien, who plays the troubled mum. ‘She can’t face the thought of David having to do this without her there by his side.’But when Sarah calls in at Preston’s Petals to buy flowers, florist Todd – who believes Sarah killed Callum – is concerned to learn she’s attending the service when she should be in hospital, and he drops a bombshell on his ex.‘Sarah’s shocked Todd thinks she’s the murderer,’ says Tina. ‘She knows she wasn’t well when she spoke to Todd about Callum, and can now see that what…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Alf suffers a heart attack!whatsontv.co.uk/homeandawayAfter Alf agrees to give Tori’s brother, Justin, a job, the pair set off on the Blaxland. But when the boat breaks down, Alf takes a turn for the worse and Justin is panicked to see his skipper is having a heart attack! With no way of contacting the mainland, Justin frantically swims ashore to call for help. Alf is rescued and taken to hospital, but Roo is beside herself when he starts flatlining… Will her dad pull through?www.channel5.com/shows/home-and-away…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16I need you!Friday MUST-SEE EPISODE!With Paul’s tragic death occupying his every thought, Ben is beside himself with grief and hellbent on revenge. Desperate to make those responsible pay for his boyfriend’s death, the troubled mechanic embarks on a dangerous plan…When Ben goes missing, Kathy fears the worst, knowing her son is devastated about Paul. But while she’s eager to get the police involved, Sharon won’t hear of it.Like his wife, Phil’s also adamant the police should be kept out of the picture, but as his ailing health takes a turn for the worse, he’s in no position to be of any help in the search for his missing son.Taking charge despite Ian’s misgivings, Sharon decides to get in touch with Grant, telling him that she urgently needs his help.With unfinished business –…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Kiss me!With her marriage to Jimmy in freefall ever since the fire at The Mill left her disabled and partially paralysed, Nicola’s at a very low ebb and struggling to cope.‘Everything is getting her down.Jimmy has been mollycoddling her.The problem is they’re no longer husband and wife, they’ve become carer and patient,’ explains Nicola Wheeler, who plays her. ‘She doesn’t feel like a woman any more.’But with Dan, who’s training to be a paramedic and has offered to give her physio, things are different.‘Dan tells her what’s what and rallies her in exactly the way she needs. It’s like a swift kick up the backside,’ says Nicola.Getting physicalBut Dan’s understanding nature coupled with his close physical proximity is having an effect on Nicola – and it’s clear there’s a spark brewing…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Stuck for MONEY!CASH TRAPPED Weekdays, 5.00pm ITV EntertainmentWe’re used to seeing contestants getting kicked off quiz shows and never being seen again. But that’s not the case with Bradley Walsh’s new daytime game show Cash Trapped!Six contestants set out to deliberately sabotage their opponents during several fast-paced general knowledge question rounds. At the end of each episode the player who has managed to earn the most cash then takes on the other five contestants and attempts to ‘escape’ with everyone’s prize money.Winner takes it all…If they succeed, they win the cash and the others go home empty-handed. If they fail, all six remain trapped in the game and both the contestants and the cash roll over to the next episode. Basically, nobody leaves the game until somebody manages to win!It was quizmaster…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Mini crosswordwin £100!ACROSS1 1993 Spielberg film, Jurassic ---- (4)4 Musical genre (3)7 Drama series, --- of the Lake (3)8 Lead singer of Madness (5)9 Stacey’s daughter in EastEnders (4)10 1992 hit song by country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, ---- Breaky Heart (4)13 Former Goodie turned TV nature presenter, Bill ----- (5)15 Surname of Kosovo-born singer and actress Rita (3)16 South African golfer, Ernie --- (3)17 TV’s Supervet, ---- Fitzpatrick (4)DOWN2 Former chat-show host and This is Your Life presenter, Michael ----- (5)3 EastEnders character played by Davood Ghadami, ---- Kazemi (4)4 Elton John’s real name, --- Dwight (3)5 Title of a 1965 Tom Jones hit and a film, What’s New --------? (8)6 Hollywood actor, Sylvester -------- (8)11 Actor who played the title role in the 2014 film Noah, Russell ----- (5)12…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16Let the Games begin!OLYMPIC GAMES Friday, 11.40pm BBC1 SportThe eyes of the world will be on the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Friday night as the Olympics begin with a dazzling opening ceremony – and everyone’s expecting a huge carnival atmosphere!AnticipationAlong with Gabby Logan and Hazel Irvine, Clare Balding will be at the heart of the BBC’s Olympic coverage over the next 16 days, and she’s raring to go…‘It’s going to be party time in Brazil while the Olympics are on,’ she says. ‘I’m expecting a spectacular opening ceremony; Rio knows how to celebrate and I’m hoping for big surprises!‘London 2012 was a special Olympics for us as the home nation, and our athletes did amazingly well.‘We won’t have home advantage this time, but we can still get another big haul…3 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16A VERY TALL TALE!MY GIANT LIFE Tuesday, 9.00pm TLC FactualWhen Julie began online dating, she saw a profile of a woman she liked the look of – Katja. When the pair met for a date, Julie got a surprise: Katja’s 6ft 8in, while Julie’s just 5ft 2in.‘I never had a preference for tall women,’ says Julie in the first of a new series of TLC’s My Giant Life. ‘When I read that Katja was 6ft 8in, I thought it was a typo and she meant 5ft 8in!’True loveDespite the height difference, the pair became a couple and got married.Although Katja can’t stand under the shower and Julie can’t reach high cupboards, the pair find there are few problems.‘Everyone in my family is tall, but I’m the tallest,’ says Katja. ‘As a teenager, being…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16GROWING OLD DISGRACEFULLY!A GRANNY’S GUIDE TO THE MODERN WORLD Wednesday, 10.30pm C4 FactualModern Britain can be a baffling place for the older generation. Changes in food, culture and technology have left many feeling out of touch.So, in this three-part series, 82-year-old Aussie comic Barry Humphries offers a tongue-in-cheek guide to help pensioners navigate their way through everything from swearing and drugs to political correctness and superfoods!‘However “with it” you might be, there are differences and customs that are mystifying to the older generation,’ says Barry, who’s best known as his alter ego, Dame Edna Everage. ‘It’s easy to become a terrible old fogey!’In the first episode, a group of seniors experiment with modern trends: 82-yearold Laura-June learns how to swear from foul-mouthed builders; Margot, 73, samples marijuana in an Amsterdam coffee shop;…1 min
What's on TV|30-jul-16YOUR STARSAries(21 March-20 April)A colleague will lead you up the garden path, but a new romance is on the cards. An announcement will start the week nicely.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0426Taurus(21 April-21 May)Domestic rearrangements go well, a deal’s promising and you’ll get a surprise at home – but getting sense out of a loved one is hard.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0427Gemini(22 May-21 June)Mercury suggests that communication difficulties may cause trouble but a relationship and exciting plans should turn out fine.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0428Cancer(22 June-22 July)An unconventional approach will work. The new Moon makes you very confident about money – and you’ll get support.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0429Leo(23 July-22 August)Aspects to the Sun mean you need to think about a matter close to your heart – and resist showing off. Avoid new agreements.☎STARLINE: 0905 817…2 min
