
Claire Crick
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

EastEnders 'confirms' shocking fan theory with blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment — did you spot it?
By Claire Crick published
EastEnders seems to have confirmed a shocking twist that will change everything.

Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace season 7 — next episode, hosts, episodes and everything we know
By Claire Crick last updated
Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace season 7 sees Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell return to reunite more lost relatives.

Netflix adds drama that could be as big as Virgin River — and shockingly, it's inspired by true events
By Claire Crick published
There's new drama on Netflix that is set to rival some of the streaming site's biggest and best-loved shows.

The Survivors episode 2 recap: Verity is terrified after finding something sinister on the beach - but what is it?
By Claire Crick published
The Survivors episode 2 sees more secrets and lies revealed as the police close in on their main suspect for Bronte's murder.

The best period dramas on Netflix to watch now
By Claire Crick, Christina Izzo last updated
Add the best period dramas on Netflix to your watch list, from groovy 60s-set series like Queen's Gambit to beloved Regency-era movies like Pride & Prejudice

Prime Video adds psychological thriller series based on bestselling horror book: I think it will keep me awake at night!
By Claire Crick published
Prime Video has added a new thriller that is set to become everyone's new summer TV addiction.

Apple TV Plus has one of the best period dramas I've watched — and now the second season is finally here
By Claire Crick published
The Buccaneers season 2 has landed on Apple TV Plus, meaning we can finally find out what happens after that season 1 twist.

Prime Video has the best crime thriller series I've seen this year — but the ending shocked me
By Claire Crick published
Prime Video's eight-part thriller didn't end the way I thought it would!

EastEnders dropped from BBC iPlayer — here's why the soap has vanished
By Claire Crick published
EastEnders isn't currently on iPlayer - here is everything you need to know.

Emmerdale killer John finally exposed when he kills half-brother Robert?
By Claire Crick published
Emmerdale's Robert is back in the village and lining himself up as John's next target
![Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] looking stressed as he leans against the sofa with a black eye](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DmuWRpwPipdMvA25pnigN.jpg)
Emmerdale's Robert unearths truth that killer John isn't even his brother?
By Claire Crick published
Emmerdale's Ryan Hawley has hinted that John might not be related to Robert after all...

The Better Sister ending explained: who killed Adam and who else ends up dead?
By Claire Crick published
The Better Sister ending sees Adam's killer revealed — but he isn't the only one who is dead by the end of the series.

The Better Sister episode 7 recap: Nicky's in the frame for murder after Adam's dark past is revealed
By Claire Crick published
The Better Sister episode 7 sees another sickening family lie emerge that leads to a shocking confession from Nicky.

The Better Sister episode 6 recap: the jury's verdict is in, but is Ethan going to jail?
By Claire Crick published
The Better Sister episode 6 sees the jury decide Ethan's fate.

Netflix's new thriller series has netted a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes — I can absolutely see why
By Claire Crick published
Netflix thriller The Survivors has received rave reviews since it landed on the streaming site.

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.
![Robert Sugden [RYAN HAWLEY] looking stressed as he leans against the sofa with a black eye](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4DmuWRpwPipdMvA25pnigN.jpg)
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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.
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