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New Channel 5 documentary The Highland Midwife sees one woman help 2000 women give birth

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New Channel 5 documentary The Highland Midwife sees one woman help 2000 women give birth

Brand new documentary series The Highland Midwife airs tonight (Wednesday, July 5) and showcases the important work midwives are doing in the Scottish countryside.

Labour can be a scary prospect for pregnant mums in rural Scotland, as maternity wards can often be miles away and difficult to access. This Channel 5 documentary series highlights the various obstacles faced by expecting parents and the importance of the midwife in facilitating a safe and comfortable birth.

Tonight, viewers will get an insight into the job as the series focuses in on certain midwifes in the area.

Morven Fioretti, for instance, has been a midwife for 23 years and estimates she must have helped more than 2000 women.

She said: “I don’t keep count of how many babies I’ve delivered. In my mind, you’re just catching the baby when it comes out. I’ve got a wee sticker on the back of my car which says, ‘Midwives help people out.’

“I remember all the ladies who have had their babies at home but I don’t keep a tally. Most of our ladies have their babies in the hospital but we have a few home births.”

Morven continued: “It’s an amazing job. You’re seeing someone through a very exciting time in their life but also quite a daunting time.

“You’re there to guide them through pregnancy and to maintain their health and preparation for the baby coming.

“It’s a privileged time to be part of their lives. And it’s nice to watch communities’ families growing as well.”

The Highland Midwife airs tonight (Wednesday) at 8pm on Channel 5.

The Windsors returns for a second hilarious series tonight on Channel 4

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The Windsors returns for a second hilarious series tonight on Channel 4

The hilariously funny royal comedy, The Windsors, premieres with its second series tonight (Wednesday, July 5) at 10pm on Channel 4.

The programme returns for more Royal Family satire this evening and stars Harry Enfield, Haydn Gwynne, Morgana Robinson, Louise Ford, Hugh Skinner, Richard Goulding, Katy Wix, Ellie White, Celeste Dring, Tim Wallers and Matthew Cottle.

Alongside the usual Royal favourites, there are also a couple of exciting character additions to the show this year. Theresa May and Donald Trump are to set appear in the storyline this time around, and we’re sure they will be more than favourable portrayals…

When asked to describe the show, Gwynne (who plays Camilla) recently explained: “I would call it sublimely daft, I suppose. It’s spoofing not so much the royal family as media portrayals of the royal family. It’s spoofing a particular brand of American TV soap opera. And there are also lots of references to famous films and so on – there was Rebecca in the first series, and you get a bit of The Man in the Iron Mask. But it’s a particularly British sort of comedy.”

She also spoke about what it is like to work so closely alongside Harry Enfield: “I love working with Harry. Apart from anything else, he’s a really sweet, gentle man. It’s a really lovely cast, we really enjoy each other. Working with Harry, when we’re rehearsing, I never know what he’s going to come up with. We do just laugh a lot.

“Actually, we didn’t have a lot to do together in the Christmas Special, my storyline took me off in a different direction – so when we were having meetings about what was going to happen in the second series, I did actually check that I’d have a lot to do with Harry.”

If you cannot wait until 10pm to watch the series, Channel 4 has released a trailer, which you can watch below:

The Windsors returns tonight (Wednesday) at 10pm on Channel 4

Scarlett Moffatt makes her debut as a solo host in tonight’s Host The Week

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Scarlett Moffatt makes her debut as a solo host in tonight’s Host The Week

Scarlett Moffat presents new series Host The Week tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm.

The TV personality originally made a name for herself on Channel 4’s Gogglebox, and later went on to win I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! and appear on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.

Now, the star will be making her first debut as a solo presenter for one episode on Host The Week.

The concept of the show is that each week it will presented by a different celebrity guest, who will have had no rehearsals, no script, and pretty much no idea what is going to happen. Comics and improvisers will guide the host through the show, as they are placed into a series of unconventional situations.

Ed Havard, Channel 4’s Head of Events, Entertainment & Sport said: “This hilarious and topical hybrid show will offer a unique televisual experience for viewers as anything can, and probably will happen. With the smash hit Murder in Successville, Tiger Aspect has an excellent track record in organised TV chaos and we hope to deliver something just as brilliant.”

Ben Cavey, Joint Managing Director of Tiger Aspect said: “Tiger Aspect Entertainment continues to develop brilliantly inventive and original ideas, so it makes absolute sense that our next generation comedy entertainment show Host The Week has found its home at C4 who have always been at the forefront of distinctive and ground-breaking programme making.”

Host The Week airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 4.

WATCH: Crystal Maze Celebrity Special trailer with new host Richard Ayoade

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WATCH: Crystal Maze Celebrity Special trailer with new host Richard Ayoade

Channel 4’s classic game show Crystal Maze is making a comeback this Friday, and a brand new trailer has been released ahead of the show’s return.

The show will be fronted by brand new host Richard Ayoade and begins this Friday with a Stand Up to Cancer celebrity special.

The first episode will feature famous faces Louie Spence, TOWIE‘s Lydia Bright, Strictly Come Dancing champion Ore Oduba, former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison and The Last Leg‘s Alex Brooker.

In the trailer, presenter Richard explains: “Welcome to the Crystal Maze. Inside lies a labyrinth of games where the highly skilled are awarded with crystals for time itself.


“In short, it’s nothing like real life, which frankly is a relief.”

Friday’s show will be followed by more all-star specials, as well as a full brand new civilian series. And it looks as though the revival will be sticking to the format that made it a British TV favourite back in the 90s.


If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of the show, the main objective is to amass as many crystals as possible by playing a number of games in different zones. The crystals will earn contestants time in the famous Crystal Dome, in which they have to get their hands on as many golden tickets as possible in order to win a prize.

The original series was hosted by Richard O’Brien between 1990-1993, followed by Edward Tudor-Pole who presented two series and two specials.

The Crystal Maze: Celebrity Special airs Friday (June, 23) at 9pm on Channel 4.

Richard Osman will host new quiz show House of Games on BBC Two

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Richard Osman will host new quiz show House of Games on BBC Two

The BBC has commissioned Richard Osman’s House of Games, which will air later this year on BBC Two.

The much-loved Richard Osman is best know for co-hosting popular quiz series Pointless alongside Alexander Armstrong. However, the presenter will now begin a new venture solo as he fronts his own celebrity teatime quiz on BBC Two.

The new show will see celebrities battle one another in the ultimate test of quiz knowledge. The programme will be made up of a succession of fast-paced rounds as the famous faces compete in knowledge-based games.

Each show will culminate with an intense quick-fire round, which will not only decide the daily winner but will build up to the eventual week’s champion each Friday.

Of course, Richard will be on hand to cross-examine the opposing celebs as they showcase their quizzing talents.

“The show is going to be great fun,” Richard said.

“Lots of great rounds, lots of competitive celebs, lots of surprises, and, most importantly, so much to play along with at home.”

Richard Hague, Head of Entertainment at Remarkable Television, added: “Richard Osman’s House of Games is a unique collection of innovative, clever play-along trivia rounds.

“In the very capable hands of Richard, each game is a proper test of knowledge – and with a returning cast of celebrity contestants building warmth and camaraderie throughout the week, this entertaining new format is the ultimate feel good quiz for BBC Two.”

Richard Osman’s House of Games will air on BBC Two later this year.

Wife Swap returns for a one-off, Brexit special tonight

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Wife Swap returns for a one-off, Brexit special tonight

Wife Swap: Brexit Special airs tonight (Thursday, June 15) on Channel 4 and we’re sure this politically charged episode will be full of fireworks.

The original Wife Swap series began back in 2003, but was axed six years later in 2009. However, Channel 4 is revamping the show for a one-off, Brexit edition.

The show will return “for an intimate look at the nation’s biggest talking point – Brexit.” Brexit and Remain households will trade spouses, as Ukip supporter Pauline Edwards and Green Party Remainer Kat Boettge switch lives for one whole week.

Oh, boy. This is going to be interesting.

Daniel Fromm, Executive Producer at RDF Television said: ““With the Brexit debate dominated by politicians and journalists it will be fascinating to hear the voices of two ordinary families grappling with the issue.”

Emily Jones, Commissioning Editor, Education, for Channel 4, added: “Wife Swap was largely about how people chose to run their homes, but it always had political undertones.

“Now the world has changed and recent events have brought political issues into the heart of every household.

“What better time to bring back this much loved format to explore Brexit and hear firsthand the conversations happening in every home.”

You can watch the trailer for Wife Swap: Brexit Special below:

Wife Swap: Brexit Special airs tonight (Thursday, June 15) at 9pm on Channel 4.

New ITV drama Fearless starts tonight

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New ITV drama Fearless starts tonight

New crime drama Fearless premieres on ITV this evening at 9pm.

The exciting six-part series begins tonight (Monday June 12) and stars Peaky Blinders‘ Helen McCrory.

The crime drama follows a hard-working lawyer named Emma Banville (McCrory) as she fights to prove the innocence of her client, who she believes has been wrongly accused of murdering a young Suffolk schoolgirl.

Fearless jumps from Emma’s present city life in London to her earlier days growing up in Suffolk, where she began establishing her law career.

McCrory spoke about her character Emma, describing her as: “A vulnerable hero, a pioneer, a reaction to her own damaged past and someone who cares so much about what’s happening to the world about her.”

Speaking to the Express, she continued: “We’ve seen some strong female leads on TV, but (writer) Patrick Harbinson created a character I’ve never seen before.”

The Suffolk setting plays a prominent role in the new series, with much of the famous countryside featuring throughout the six episodes.

Assistant location manager Chloe Misson said: “Suffolk looks amazing. It features from the opening episode all the way through, in a series of flashbacks, as well as current-day action.

“We filmed at Bentwaters Parks and the countryside around it. The way those hills roll – the way they look if you are out on them – we captured something very rural, very isolated.”

Fearless begins tonight (Monday, June 12) at 9pm on ITV. 

The Price is Right is making a comeback

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The Price is Right is making a comeback

A The Price is Right revival is set to air on Channel 4.

The classic gameshow, which sees contestants guess the prices of household items in order to win cash and prizes, is to make a comeback to television screens.

Comedian and chat show host Alan Carr will front the show, following in the footsteps of Leslie Crowther and Sir Bruce Forsyth.

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According to The Sun, the channel and production firm behind Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor – Thames – are currently working on a pilot of the programme.

A source revealed: “Alan is seen as the perfect fit for The Price Is Right.

“It’s an iconic programme so Channel 4 want to make sure they are getting it spot-on.

“All being well with the pilot, they will look at bringing it back properly for a full series and even celebrity specials.”

Alan reportedly told The Sun: “I’m so excited to be the new host of The Price Is Right.

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“It’s proper bucket list territory for me as I loved it when I was growing up and now for me to be at the helm of such a legendary show is a dream come true.”

Channel 5 launching new show to rival ITV2’s Love Island

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Channel 5 launching new show to rival ITV2’s Love Island

Channel 5 is set to launch a new show to rival popular ITV2 dating series Love Island.

The new programme, reportedly entitled We’re On A Break, will feature a group of loved up couples who are jetted off to sunny Mexico for the ultimate relationship test. Landing in party central and presented with numerous opportunities to flirt with other people, the duos will find out whether their relationship has what it takes to go the distance.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “These couples are in that situation where you just don’t know how you feel about the relationship until you’ve broken up, tested the water with a new date or seen your ex with someone else.

“What everyone in the show would agree on is they want a better relationship than what they’ve been having.

“Some might sink, some might swim. It’s being tipped as Love Island in reverse – they’re not singles looking for love – these people are in established relationships potentially looking to become single again.

“Who comes home with who on the flight back to Blighty is anyone’s guess.”

Love Island is set to return very soon for a third series and it is rumoured that former contestant Katie Salmon might be making a comeback to the show this year.


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A source told The Sun: “Katie was only in the house for five minutes but was caught up in two of the most dramatic twists in the entire series.

“It’s no secret that ITV are hoping for more sex, drama and tensions this year, and they know that Katie would be the perfect instigator.

“She’s already spoken to producers who seem to want her to return to the villa for the whole stint rather than arriving later than the others.

“Katie is a gorgeous girl and she’s bound to make even more of an impact second time around – boys AND girls need to watch out.”

Love Island returns soon to ITV2. 

Gladiators meets Love Island in “sexy new show” Ladiators

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Gladiators meets Love Island in “sexy new show” Ladiators

ITV is reportedly bringing audiences a version of Gladiators for the Love Island generation with a new show called Ladiators.

Yes, you read that correctly. According to The Sun, Ladiators will see contestants battle it out in true Gladiators style as they compete to become the “ultimate lad”.

We’re as confused as we are intrigued here.

The new gameshow will see the lad line-up compete in a series of fitness and stamina challenges alongside their girlfriends, and so be sure to expect deeps tans, oily bods and six-packs galore!

A show source said: “Gladiators was a huge hit back in the day so producers have constantly been finding ways they can bring it back in one form or another.

“Being a lad has almost become a bit of a business with reality TV stars like Joey Essex and Geordie Shore’s Gaz Beadle hailed as the ultimate lads. So TV producers wanted a tongue-in-cheek series that embraces lad culture.

“Ladiators will be a funny entertainment series and is certainly going to appeal to the Love Island fans as the couples appearing on the show will be very fit, sexy and have the stamina to take on the challenges.”

There is no confirmed host as of yet, but apparently ITV bosses are hoping to nab the likes of Vicky Pattison, Caroline Flack or Rochelle Humes to front the show.

Yesterday, the first 2017 Love Island hopeful was revealed: David Lundy. The personal trainer and fitness model will appear on this year’s instalment of the ITV2 dating series and apparently he did just about anything to get on the programme… including ditching his long-term girlfriend.

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A friend of David’s ex explained: “They’ve been dating seriously for a couple of months. David was the one who asked Danielle to be his girlfriend and even told her that he loved her.

“He’s been going to auditions and speaking to producers behind her back. It’s awful. The women going on the show should know what he’s really like. It’s absolutely disgusting.”

Love Island will return soon to ITV2.

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