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What's on TV|11-jun-16HOT TV THIS WEEKnewThe Queen’s Birthday ParadeSATURDAY 11 June, 10.15am BBC1 EntertainmentThere’s an extra-special display of pomp and pageantry as this year’s Trooping the Colour marks the Queen’s official 90th birthday, and culminates with the Royal family’s traditional appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. On Sunday, the Queen joins 10,000 people for The Patron’s Lunch (BBC1, 1.15pm), a street party which recognises the Queen’s work as patron of more than 600 charities.newGogglesprogsFRIDAY 17 June, 8.00pm C4 EntertainmentThe children take over the sofa and the remote control again following the one-off special of Gogglesprogs last Christmas. They’re back for their own six-part series of the junior version of Gogglebox. And the kids don’t pull any punches with their sometimes painfully frank views on the week’s telly.Read more star interviews at whatsontv.co.uk…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16What a week for...Linda’s agonyEASTENDERSThe landlady struggles to cope when she takes Ollie to hospital – and an unexpected visitor appears.Billy’s love shock!CORONATION STREETThe vicar is dumped by boyfriend Sean, but he soon turns to Todd and reveals he’s fallen for him!Bernice’s kissEMMERDALEThe brokenhearted beautician makes a move on her farmer ex, Andy. How will he react?Grace’s furyHOLLYOAKSIt’s Trevor’s funeral, but his furious widow is on the warpath, determined to expose his secret lover…Lauren’s guiltNEIGHBOURSThe mum feels terrible when Brad says he’s moving out after hearing about her kiss with his son, Ned.Roo’s horrorHOME AND AWAYShe organises a fundraiser that goes tragically wrong when a gas canister sparks an explosion……1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Brad turns his back on Lauren!whatsontv.co.uk/neighboursThe tension between Lauren and Ned is unbearable after Ned’s attempt to kiss her. When Tyler spots the pair together at Harold’s, he susses Lauren – who’s going out with Ned’s dad, Brad – is the older woman Ned’s infatuated with! Later, Piper’s shocked when she hears Ned and Lauren discussing ‘the kiss’. She insists dad Brad is told, but has she done more harm than good when Brad reels from the revelation and says he’s moving out?www.channel5.com/shows/neighbours…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Bobby freed?Heartbroken dad Ian is beside himself with worry as Bobby’s court hearing approaches. Having covered up for his killer son’s crimes for so long, it’s finally judgment time. But what are Bobby’s chances of being sent to prison for his sister Lucy’s murder all those months ago?Solicitor Ritchie offers Ian hope by explaining that if the youngster pleads guilty, he could escape a jail sentence. But Sharon is stunned by the lawyer’s information and, in a heated outburst, tells Ian that Bobby deserves to be put behind bars! With Lucy dead and Jane in hospital following Bobby’s recent vicious attack with a hockey stick, and the fact he once hurt Sharon’s son Dennis, it’s hardly a surprise the mum feels so strongly about the situation.But does Ian agree with Sharon,…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Soap gossip!★ From pop singer to soap star!Singer Duncan James, who shot to fame in boyband Blue, is to join Hollyoaks. The presenter and actor will be in the C4 soap this summer playing Ryan, a family man with principles. ‘I’m thrilled to be joining and bringing the character of Ryan to life!’ says Duncan.★ Roy joins BroadchurchFilming has recently begun on the third and final series of ITV drama Broadchurch, and joining the cast is former Corrie actor Roy Hudd, who played undertaker Archie Shuttleworth. ‘We have one last story to tell, featuring both familiar faces and new characters,’ says executive producer Chris Chibnall.★ Kara is a fair ladyFormer EastEnders actress Kara Tointon is to star as Eliza Doolittle in a one-off theatre production of My Fair Lady. Kara will…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Joey meets the Queen?newEDUCATING JOEY ESSEX Sunday, 8.00pm ITV2 EntertainmentJoey Essex hoped to fulfil his dream of meeting the Queen while filming the first episode in a new series of Educating Joey Essex. And the ex-TOWIE star says he considered risking his life to get close to Her Majesty!‘We’d gone to meet the Queen at Windsor Castle when Prince Philip spotted us and said: “If you want to meet the Queen, jump over the fence!” ’ says Joey. ‘But I knew that if I did, I could have been shot or tasered. I’m gutted now. It may have hurt, but at least I would’ve got closer to the Queen.’As the monarch celebrates her 90th birthday this year, Joey tries to find out more about her and the Royal family.He takes a tour of…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Gogglesprogs are back!newGOGGLESPROGS Fri, 8.00pm C4 EntertainmentThe lovable Gogglesprogs are back on their sofas, watching the nation’s favourite programmes – and don’t expect the kids to pull any punches with their TV opinions! After delighting viewers with their hilarious observations in a one-off special at Christmas, the young generation of Gogglebox critics return for a new six-part series.Here, we meet some of the opinionated kids…Toby, Sam and JamesBrothers Sam, 11, and James, six, and Sam’s best pal, Toby, 11 (all above), live in Shropshire and enjoy nature shows. ‘I loved Human Planet but it was sad when they were trying to kill whales,’ says Toby.Sam’s favourite show is Game of Thrones. ‘I love dragons and sword fights!’ he says.And James is pleased to be making his mum proud. ‘Mummy loves us being…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Deadly enemyNEW BLOOD Thursday, 9.00pm BBC1 DramaDetective Rash and Serious Fraud Squad officer Stefan might not have seen eye-to-eye when they met in last week’s opening episode, but that changes this week when Rash saves Stefan’s life!Crossing pathsThe pair both attend a party hosted by shady pharmaceutical firm UK Remicon, when Rash (Ben Tavassoli) pulls Stefan (Mark Strepan) from the road as a truck approaches.As the lads dust themselves down, they realise that they are investigating the same drug firm!Stefan’s attending the party hoping to find evidence that UK Remicon have been committing fraud.But he and Rash are dealing with a sinister corporation that will do anything to stop them getting to the truth.‘Stefan and Rash are going against the grain,’ explains Mark. ‘They’re outsiders who don’t mind standing up to…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16WORLD’S MOST PIERCED MAN!newBODYSHOCKERS: NIPS, TUCKS AND TATTOOS Thursday, 10.00pm C4 DocumentaryMany people have the odd tattoo or piercing, but there are few who would go so far as having 453 piercings – with most of them around their private parts!Rolf Buchholz, an IT expert from Germany, has piercings all over his body, including 278 around his genitalia, 158 around his lips and 25 in his eyebrows.‘Girlfriends think they’re attractive, and so do I,’ says Rolf, who meets presenter Katie Piper in a one-off Bodyshockers documentary this week. ‘Sex is no problem. Most of the piercings are in places that are not disturbed during sex.’Rolf also has two horn implants, a forked tongue to make him look like a snake, tattoos all over his body and magnets in his fingertips.‘I do it only…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16OBSESSED WITH DEATHMURDERERS AND THEIR MOTHERS Sun, 10.00pm CBS Reality FactualWhen a Dyno-Rod worker was called in February 1983 to clear drains at flats in north London, he made a grim find – they were packed with human flesh and bones.The police were alerted and one of the residents, Dennis Nilsen, confessed to killing 15 men between 1978 and 1983 by luring them to his home and strangling them or drowning them in buckets of water.After cutting up their bodies, he burnt the remains or flushed them down the toilet.He later put the killings down to psychological trauma he had suffered during his childhood in Aberdeenshire.‘As one of seven kids, he had to compete for the affections of his mother, Betty, who neglected him,’ explains crime journalist Donal MacIntyre in this week’s…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16HAVE YOUR SAYAnimal magicWhat a delight BBC2’s nature documentary Kangaroo Dundee and Other Animals was! Brolga and his wife, Tahnee, are so lovely for looking after baby kangaroos that have lost their mothers and it was fantastic to see their dream to build a hospital for these creatures come true. I hope BBC2 returns to the Australian Outback to see Brolga again soon – we need more like him in this troubled world!Wendy Stevens, HampshireWhat a waste of time!Rant of the weekThe final episodes of ITV crime drama Marcella were so disappointing. I persevered with the series, but I shouldn’t have bothered! There were loads of things that didn’t make sense and in the end I felt like I had wasted eight hours of my time. Why did Marcella move the woman’s…4 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16More HOT TV THIS WEEK!newMurder in SuccessvilleWED 15 June, from 10.00am BBC3 Online ComedyDI Sleet solves more fictional celebrity killings in a new series of the show which sees actors play exaggerated versions of well-known faces. Helping Sleet (Tom Davis) to solve each week’s mystery is a real celebrity, and first up is I’m a Celebrity… winner Vicky Pattison. His sidekicks later in the series include Emma Bunton, Mark Wright and George Shelley.newRoyal AscotTUE WED THU FRI 14-17 June, 1.40pm C4 SportOutrageous hats and posh frocks take centre stage at the famous Royal Ascot horse race meeting this week. All eyes will be on the Royal enclosure on Thursday when The Gold Cup is run in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday. Clare Balding and Nick Luck introduce all the racing action, while Gok…3 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Love shock!Ever since Billy’s drugaddict brother, Lee, arrived in Weatherfield, the vicar’s been preoccupied. But his boyfriend Sean’s had enough of the interrupted lunches and postponed holidays – not to mention the recent sight of Billy hugging Todd; so, this week, he angrily tells his other half he’s dumped!Before Billy can properly explain himself, Sean races off to see Todd and accuses him of having an affair with Billy. The jealous barman is stunned when Todd explains he was comforting Billy, who’d just found his drug-addict brother, Lee, unconscious! Sean had no idea Billy and Lee were related. Rendered speechless, he feels betrayed that Billy’s kept such a huge secret from him.ExplosiveAshamed of all his lies, Billy tells Sean he understands why he ended their relationship, leaving the barman secretly gutted.…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Grace’s fury at the funeralwhatsontv.co.uk/hollyoaksAs Trevor’s funeral day approaches, Grace is reeling from the revelation that her other half was secretly seeing another woman behind her back. Her blood runs cold when she discovers a lipstick in Trevor’s car that isn’t hers and, later, when Trevor’s hearse pulls into the village, she spots Joe wearing her late hubby’s leather jacket! Furious at the sight, she accuses Mercedes of being Trevor’s bit on the side. It’s not long before the funeral descends into chaos as the accusations fly. Could Grace be about to discover that the guilty party is not Mercy, but Sienna?www.e4.com/hollyoaks★DOCTORS takes a summer break and returns on 30 August…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Kiss me, Andy!Sunday MUST-SEE EPISODE!It’s the aftermath of Bernice’s drunken digger escapades and not only is she nursing a terrible hangover, she’s also mortified by her outrageous actions!Having run amok with the digger as revenge on husband Lawrence, after finding out he’d once been in a relationship with plumber Ronnie Hale, she feels her marriage is a sham and is broken-hearted.‘We all know what Bernice is like when she’s had a few drinks,’ says Samantha Giles, who plays her. ‘She makes mad decisions and is impulsive. She’s lethal!’Rakesh is not amused by the destruction at the Mill’s building site and he immediately points the finger of blame at workman Ronnie. But Ronnie is sure Bernice has something to do with it. He sets off to confront the fiery beautician, but Andy steps…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Big Mac QUITS!CASUALTY Sat, 9.25pm BBC1 DramaQ Charlie’s been suspended for covering up Big Mac’s painkiller addiction. Why doesn’t Mac come clean?A At first Mac thinks he’ll ride it out and it will all be fine. Then his best friend, Noel, gets very cross with him. He suspects Mac stole the patient’s pills and let Charlie take the blame. At this point, Mac attempts to fake the facts and insists he didn’t steal the pills, someone else must have…Q What is it that makes him change his mind?A There comes a point, after Mac helps a troubled young patient, where he realises he needs to stand up and be counted. And he does. He confesses everything about his painkiller addiction and medication thefts. He feels he’s ready to leave the ED and…3 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Deadly rescue missionTHE MUSKETEERS Saturday, 8.30pm BBC1 DramaThe Musketeers try to stop a civil war breaking out on the streets of Paris as a group of ex-soldiers take up arms against King Louis in this week’s episode!After the king’s brother, Prince Gaston, kills three innocent men in a fit of rage at an inn, the dead men’s friends want to see the treacherous royal put on trial for murder.But the king refuses to punish Gaston and when the Red Guard try to arrest those who dared to accuse his brother, the winds of rebellion sweep through Paris…‘The class divide in the city has become more extreme,’ says Tom Burke, who plays Musketeer Athos. ‘The people are starting to stand up to the inequality they see all around them. But while the Musketeers…1 min
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What's on TV|11-jun-16Doctor in despair!HOLBY CITY Thursday, 8.00pm BBC1 DramaEveryone is reeling from the traumatic events of last week, and Dr Dominic Copeland in particular is struggling to cope.Fellow consultant Sacha Levy is very concerned about his colleague, but Dom chooses to deal with things by throwing himself into his work.Losing control‘Dom doesn’t deal with things well and tends to suppress his feelings,’ explains David Ames, who plays him. ‘In situations like this, he reverts back to the way he used to act, which is to be very emotionally cut off.’Dom’s plan soon backfires when his patient, Marisa – who suffered abdominal injuries following a train crash – unwittingly does something that leaves him unsettled.Dom insists on seeing his patient’s case through, however, especially when scans reveal she has internal bleeding. Dom explains to…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16BABY LILY’S NEW SMILE!newINSIDE BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Thursday, 9.00pm C4 FactualWhen Charlotte and Dan were told their first baby was going to be a girl, they were thrilled. Then a routine scan revealed their unborn daughter had a cleft lip and palate.‘I just sobbed… I didn’t know what it meant for her,’ says Charlotte, who appears in this week’s Inside Birmingham Children’s Hospital documentary.Shocked reactionsAfter baby Lily Grace was born, Charlotte struggled to get used to people’s shocked reactions.‘Unfortunately, in this world you are judged on your appearance,’ says Charlotte. ‘You just want her to be like every other child.’When Lily is six weeks old, surgeons are able to improve her ability to feed and her appearance. But Charlotte hates her baby having to undergo surgery for mainly cosmetic reasons.When the operation is…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16YOUR STARSAries(21 March-20 April)Although Mercury will make you restless, a risk will pay off and you will succeed doing things your way. Trust your instincts.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0426Libra(23 Sept-22 Oct)A relative puts their foot down, you will see a close companion differently, and a tolerant approach will serve you very well.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0432Taurus(21 April-21 May)An offer will be better than expected, a treat is worth getting excited about and an announcement or letter clarifies a puzzling matter.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0427Scorpio(23 Oct-21 Nov)As long as you are open to improvements, you’ll do brilliantly – and Pluto ensures a fresh scheme will come up trumps.☎STARLINE: 0905 817 0433Gemini(22 May-21 June)Look forward to lots of fun early this week. Mercury means solving problems will be second nature and an idea takes your fancy.☎STARLINE:…2 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Funeral HORROR!CORONATION STREETTuesday MUST-SEE EPISODE!The tension is unbearable as the day of Callum’s funeral arrives. Billy, who’s conducting the service, is certainly feeling the strain. With Todd having told the vicar Sarah ‘confessed’ to killing Callum, Billy is appalled Todd lied to the police, telling them the late Tony was the murderer, and that ‘real killer’ Sarah is now sat in church among the other mourners!David is terrified his sister, Sarah, will crack at the funeral and blurt out it was his wife, Kylie, who killed drug dealer Callum. But Sarah’s determined to be there to see him buried.Freaked out‘Sarah wants to know Callum’s finally gone,’ says Tina O’Brien, who plays her.In church, Sarah’s ex, Todd, finds her in a fragile state, under the watchful eye of the police who are…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Roo’s fatal fundraiser…whatsontv.co.uk/homeandawayIt’s time for the Hospital Fundraiser, but Roo’s dismayed when the venue is double-booked and she’s forced to switch locations to the caravan park. As the day gets under way, everyone’s in high spirits, but tragedy strikes when a gas canister sparks an explosion in the catering van! Who is trapped inside? And will anyone be able to save them? Elsewhere, relations between newlyweds Ricky and Nate go from bad to worse when Nate discovers his bride received a text from Brax just before they got married…www.channel5.com/shows/home-and-away…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Family in fearTuesday MUST-SEE EPISODE!Ever since little Ollie fell from his highchair, Mick and Linda have been terrified their baby son has suffered long-lasting head injuries. The tot was sent flying on Mother’s Day after being caught in the crossfire of a row between his two older siblings, Lee and Nancy. The accident left furious Mick and Linda holding Nancy responsible for Ollie’s uncertain health.With the landlord and his wife still fearing Ollie could have suffered brain damage, this week, they take him to hospital for a check-up. But tensions rise when they fail to get reassurance from the medics. Mick storms off, leaving Linda alone with Ollie – and her worries for their child’s future.But Ollie’s health is not the only issue that scares the couple this week. Mick’s nan, Sylvie,…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Belle turns burglar?Lisa and Cain aren’t the only people worried about Belle’s affair with older married man Dr Bailey. Lachlan is also doing his best to steer her away from him.This week however, Lachlan, who fancies Belle, decides to teach his rival Bailey a lesson by trashing his house!Meanwhile, it’s awkward all round when Belle takes her mum Lisa out for a meal only to find Bailey and his wife, Angie, in the same restaurant.‘Belle’s heartbroken,’ says Eden Taylor-Draper, who plays her. ‘It’s Bailey and Belle’s special place, so seeing them upsets her.’There’s another blow when Belle later realises what Lachlan is up to and discovers him at Bailey’s house doing his worst! Lachlan tries to make her see just how much she’s being fooled by the doctor and even shows her…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16What’s the story?CASUALTYDoes Rita know who slashed her tyres? Not yet. The police have yet to check the hospital’s CCTV footage, but she’s convinced it’s her ex-husband, Mark, who’s recently been stalking her!Does she find out the truth? Yes, and it turns out it wasn’t Mark after all. The police call Rita having watched the security video, and confirm it definitely wasn’t her ex.What does her lover, Iain, think about that? He doesn’t know! At first Rita avoids telling Iain the truth. Then, later, she intentionally lies and tells Iain the police have confirmed it was Mark who slashed her tyres!Why does she lie? Rita knows Iain is interested in another nurse and is terrified of losing him! Rita relishes Iain’s protectiveness and the way he lavishes her with attention when he…2 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16Coming soon…★Holly Willoughby hosts ITV’s new dating series Meet the Parents. A singleton will grill the parents of a potential partner. Those hoping to be picked have to hear their parents spill the beans on every aspect of their lives!★ Being Human star Lenora Crichlow joins Channel 5’s crime drama, Suspects. In this part-improvised series, Lenora plays DS Alisha Brooks, with two new characters – DCI Drummond (James Murray) and DC Gary Roscoe (Perry Fitzpatrick).★Lorenzo Richelmy is back playing the famous 13thcentury Italian explorer in the second series of Netflix drama Marco Polo. Marco’s in ancient China again clashing with Chinese ruler Kublai Khan (Benedict Wong).★ Former British tennis star Annabel Croft joins the team covering Wimbledon 2016 on BBC1 and BBC2 starting on 27 June. She will be commentating on…1 min
What's on TV|11-jun-16THE CHATTY GORILLA!newKOKO: THE GORILLA WHO TALKS TO PEOPLE Wednesday, 8.30pm (not Scot) BBC1 FactualSome friendships can last a lifetime. Penny Patterson knows how true that is, as she’s had a special pal for 44 years – a gorilla named Koko.Penny first encountered Koko while studying psychology at university in California, having devised an experiment to try to teach sign language to an ape.Baby Koko had become estranged from her family of gorillas at San Francisco Zoo and was put forward to be taught by Penny. ‘Everyone has that Doctor Dolittle moment when they think, “If only we could talk to animals.” And here was my chance,’ says Penny, who hoped to communicate with Koko on an emotional level.Within two years, Koko knew around 80 words, and Penny had formed a bond…1 min
