Claire Crick

Claire Crick

Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 


After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off. 


She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 


As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book. 

Latest articles by Claire Crick

Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks with sunglasses in The Better Sister

The Better Sister episode 5 recap: A shocking twist is revealed as Ethan's court case gets underway

By Claire Crick published

The Better Sister episode 5 sees Ethan take to the stand, but Chloe and Nicky are left stunned when horrifying new evidence comes to light.

Thrillers
Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] looking stressed as he leans against the sofa with a black eye

Emmerdale spoilers: Robert does the UNTHINKABLE in a bid to get Aaron back?

By Claire Crick published

Airs Friday, 20th June 2025 at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Emmerdale
Sally Lindsay and Gerald Kyd in Love Rat episode 3

Netflix has added one of my favourite crime dramas — and it's so intense you'll be watching through your fingers

By Claire Crick published

Netflix UK has just added Love Rat — a British thriller that has an ending even the most dedicated crime fan won't see coming.

Crime Dramas
(L to R) Charlie Vickers as Kieran, Thom Green as Sean in The Survivors.

I'm completely hooked on this new Netflix thriller that's so intense I can't turn it off

By Claire Crick published

Netflix has added The Survivors, a new thriller so gripping it will have you watching episodes back-to-back.

Thrillers
John's questioned by police

Emmerdale killer John finally caught when a sickening lie is unearthed?

By Claire Crick published

Emmerdale's John has been hiding his true colours for months, but is the truth finally about to be revealed?

Emmerdale
EastEnders spoilers, Kat Slater

EastEnders chaos as a sickening twist ruins Kat and Alfie's wedding day

By Claire Crick published

Kat and Alfie are all set to tie the knot in EastEnders, but soon their happiness turns to heartache when a secret is revealed.

EastEnders
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in the lead roles of Tess and Anna

Freakier Friday: release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything we know

By Claire Crick last updated

Freakier Friday is the long-awaited sequel to 2003 movie, Freaky Friday.

Comedy
Kelly Macdonald on the red carpet.

Kelly Macdonald — things you didn't know about the TV star

By Claire Crick last updated

Kelly Macdonald: From playing a ghost to living in New York — there's lots to know about the actress.

Line of Duty
Shannon Berry as Bronte in The Survivors.

The Survivors episode 1 recap: a sickening death tears apart a sleepy seaside town

By Claire Crick published

The Survivors episode 1 sees the past come back to haunt Evelyn Bay.

Dramas
(L to R) Yerin Ha as Mia, Charlie Vickers as Kieran in The Survivors

Netflix adds a twisted whodunnit based on a brooding bestselling book

By Claire Crick published

Netflix has your next crime drama box set all lined up as The Survivors lands on the streaming site.

Mystery
Elizabeth Banks as a waitress in The Better Sister

The Better Sister episode 4 recap: Nicky makes a sickening confession that turns Chloe's world upside down

By Claire Crick published

The Better Sister episode 4 sees Nicky finally reveal a secret to Chloe that she has been keeping hidden for decades.

Thrillers
Jake and Bill standing in a plush office having what looks like a deep conversation.

The Better Sister episode 3 recap: A secret is revealed that changes everything

By Claire Crick published

The Better Sister episode 3 sees a family bombshell revealed, but who has been keeping dark secrets?

Thrillers
Nicky and Ethan looking shocked as they stand in a fancy kitchen

The Better Sister episode 2 recap: Ethan is arrested, but what have the police found?

By Claire Crick published

The Better Sister episode 2 sees Ethan become the prime suspect in his father's murder case, but what evidence have the police found?

Thrillers
Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks with sunglasses in The Better Sister

I knew I was going to love this new Prime Video thriller, but I'm completely addicted!

By Claire Crick published

The Better Sister on Prime Video has got me totally hooked.

Thrillers
Robson Green as Patrick and Jason Watkins as Huw in The Game

Best Channel 5 dramas — all the must-see TV shows to watch on 5

By Claire Crick last updated

5 has plenty of brilliant dramas to sink your teeth into.

Channel 5
Pictured: TONM HUGHES as Dr James Ford, HELEN BEHAN as DR Norma Callahan and JORDAN KOUAME as DR George Adjei in a promo shot for Malpractice season 2 with an ambulance behind them.

Best ITV dramas — latest drama series to enjoy on ITVX

By Claire Crick last updated

All the best ITV dramas that you definitely don't want to miss!

Dramas
The Crawley family at the races in their fancy clothes and watching horses come towards them which are off screen

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale trailer reveals heartbreaking moment ahead for the Crawley family

By Claire Crick published

The new trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale has been released and it's an emotional one for fans.

Downton Abbey
Ant & Dec and Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, Bruno Tonioli and KSI standing on the BGT stage for a promo shot.

Britain's Got Talent 2025: winner, how to watch, judges, hosts and everything we know

By Claire Crick last updated

Britain's Got Talent 2025 has crowned its winner!

Britain's Got Talent
Britain's Got Talent winners logo

Britain's Got Talent winners — full list of everyone who has won the show

By Claire Crick last updated

Britain's Got Talent winners have wowed the nation for the last seventeen years. Here is a list of everyone who has won the show.

Britain's Got Talent
Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks with sunglasses in The Better Sister

The Better Sister episode 1 recap: What deadly secret is Chloe hiding?

By Claire Crick published

The Better Sister episode 1 sees Adam brutally murdered, but not everything is as it seems.

Thrillers
Milly Alcock as Simone, Julianne Moore as Michaela

'I can imagine Simone being pregnant!' Milly Alcock teases where Sirens season 2 could go

By Claire Crick published

After that shocking ending to season 1 everyone is desperate to know what happens next if season 2 is commissioned.

Dramas
Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks with sunglasses in The Better Sister

Prime Video adds a deliciously twisted psychological thriller based on a bestselling book

By Claire Crick published

Prime Video has added The Better Sister — a thriller so gripping it is set to be this year's most bingeable series.

Thrillers
Maya Jama in Love Island 2024

Love Island 2025 release date finally confirmed — and it's much sooner than you think

By Claire Crick published

Get ready for another summer of romance as Love Island 2025 returns.

Reality
John and Aaron standing at the altar in wedding suits, ready to get married

Emmerdale suddenly pulled from schedules — here's why you can't watch the episode early

By Claire Crick published

Aaron and John's wedding drama is about to take a surprising turn in Emmerdale.

Emmerdale
F1: The Academy. (L to R) Bianca Bustamante, Abbi Pulling, and Doriane Pin in F1: The Academy

Netflix adds adrenaline-packed new docuseries set to have you gripped from the first episode

By Claire Crick published

F1: The Academy sees a rising generation of women tearing up the track in one of the most male-dominated sports in the world.

Documentaries
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