What's on TV

Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd What’s on TV is a value-packed, easy-to-use weekly magazine, full of TV information, features and listings. The Soapweek section gives you in-depth story updates and the double-page Soap Diary gives you a rundown of upcoming plots, complete with "must-see" moments flagged up. The TV Week and Real Life sections cover the best of the week's programmes, and there are seven days of clearly set out listings. ENGLAND edition

HOT TV THIS WEEK! • Sat12 Sun13 Mon14 Tue15 Wed16 Thu17 Fri18

Farewell… • Dame Maggie Smith 1934-2024

Tough decisions! • James Anthony-Rose on trainee vet Carmody’s big dilemma…

For better or worse! • David and Fiona’s marriage comes under scrutiny as the cult comedy returns…

New challenges? • Sam needs a fresh outlet when high-society life bores him…

Coming soon… • What you’ll be watching in the weeks ahead

All or nothing! • Joan plans her biggest jewellery heist so far…

A spoonful of sugar! • It’s Caramel Week, which means sticky situations in the tent…

You liked… Now try…

Lust and power! • An all-star cast gets passionate in Dame Jilly Cooper’s racy story set in the world of 1980s television…

Mini crossword • Solve the clues and rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out the name of a British TV host (3,5). Turn to p97 to enter. The winner gets £100. Usual rules apply (see p97).

Funny business! • The stars of Absolutely Fabulous reflect on bringing the show to life…

Look who’s back… • Spot some familiar faces appearing in new roles this week

Secrets and lies! • Lennie James plays a dapper gent leading a double life…

Ghosts from the past • Elen Rhys on playing a detective who investigates a murder while catching up with an old flame…

Mayhem in Oz! • Comedy star Felicity Ward on playing a David Brentstyle boss in an Australian version of The Office…

NEW TO WATCH

What a week for…

TRUTH’S OUT! • Guilty Chelsea’s secret is revealed to the Brannings…

A near miss…

MURDERED! • But who has killed abusive liar Joel?

Sam’s hurt • The upset lad is injured as he tries to play Cupid…

TRAGEDY for the Dingles • News hits that head of the family, Zak, has died…

SOAP DIARY • Your quick guide to this week’s soaps…

Soap gossip • Have you heard the latest about the stars?

Hidden horrors • Did the Nazis carry out mass murder on British soil?

From hovel to home! • Teamwork makes the dream work as Amanda Owen and her family renovate a ruined farmhouse…

A tale of two cities • David Olusoga tells the story of homes in London and Berlin in the lead-up to World War Two…

KILLED for kicks • Transgender teen Brianna Ghey was murdered to satisfy the sick fantasies of her killers…

A Royle ride! • Sue Johnston and Ricky Tomlinson uncover some intriguing family secrets…

Scandal of the studios • Giancarlo Parretti’s takeover of Hollywood’s MGM/UA rocked America…

REAL LIFE TV PLANNER • YOUR UNIQUE AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE

FILMWEEK • PICKS OF THE WEEK 12-18 October

Football diary • Your guide to the week’s best soccer action

SATURDAY 12 October

SUNDAY 13 October

MONDAY 14 October

TUESDAY 15 October

WEDNESDAY 16 October

THURSDAY 17 October

FRIDAY 18 October

FUN! • Puzzles, entry form and answers all on one page…

HAVE YOUR SAY

NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE • On sale Tue 15 October

YOUR STARS • 12-18 October 2024 with Sally Trotman (sallytrotman.com)