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

A close up of Birdie Bell [Asher Keddie] and Joe Burt [David Wenham].

Fake: release date, cast, plot, episode guide, trailer and everything we know

By Claire Crick published 14 April 25

Fake is a gripping Australian thriller following the story of a woman who thinks she’s found her perfect match online. But is her new romance too good to be true?

Thrillers

Paul, Caroline, Alison and Noel all posing together with a cup of tea in the Bake Off tent

The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2025: next episode, bakers, episode guide, hosts, judges and everything we know

By Claire Crick last updated 9 April 25

The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2025 for Stand Up To Cancer is back on Channel 4 with more baking triumphs and tragedies!

Food and Cooking

Robbie (Nic English), Kate (Michelle Keegan), Terry (Warren Brown) and Annie (Faye Marsay)

Ten Pound Poms season 3: everything we know so far

By Claire Crick published 8 April 25

Ten Pound Poms season 3 would see us return to Australia for more romance, heartache and family drama.

Dramas

Kate looking happy at her engagement party

Ten Pound Poms season 2 ending explained: does Kate marry Robbie and what happens to baby Mary?

By Claire Crick published 8 April 25

The Ten Pound Poms season 2 ending sees a huge twist in Kate and Robbie's doomed romance while Pattie fights to keep her daughter.

Dramas

The Brown family and Mrs Bird in Peru for Paddington in Peru

Netflix just added one of my favourite family movies fresh from the cinema — and it's perfect timing for Easter

By Claire Crick published 8 April 25

Netflix has added a feel-good family movie just in time for the school holidays.

Comedy

Paddington on a rock in Paddington in Peru

Paddington in Peru: how to watch, trailer, poster, cast, plot and everything we know

By Claire Crick last updated 8 April 25

Paddington in Peru is the long-awaited follow-up to the beloved bear's second adventure. Here's all we know about Paddington 3.

Movies

Rick wearing a jazzy shirt and looking stunned

The White Lotus season 3 episode 4 recap: tragedy looms Rick reveals why he is really in Thailand

By Claire Crick last updated 7 April 25

The White Lotus season 3 episode 4 sees Rick make a heartbreaking confession to Chelsea.

Dramas

Saxon talking to Chloe and Chelsea on the beach as they sunbathe

The White Lotus season 3 ending explained: which three main characters die?

By Claire Crick published 7 April 25

The White Lotus season 3 ending included a mass shooting, a foiled murder-suicide and three main characters meeting a grisly end.

Dramas

Ray standing looking at the camera with a light blue jacket on, behind him is Daniel looking at the back of his head.

Reunion ending explained: Did Daniel really kill Ray?

By Claire Crick published 7 April 25

The Reunion ending reveals what really happened the night that Ray died.

Dramas

Daniel and Carly in the countryside looking off into the distance with serious looks on their faces

Reunion episode 3 recap: Are Daniel and Carly dead?

By Claire Crick published 7 April 25

Reunion episode 3 sees tragedy loom just as Daniel and Carly are getting their relationship back on track.

Dramas

Daniel looking sinister at the school reunion

Reunion episode 2 recap: What happens when Daniel gets to the school reunion?

By Claire Crick published 7 April 25

Reunion episode 2 sees Christine finally come face to face with Daniel.

Dramas

Daniel in his car at night looking cross

Reunion episode 1 recap: What is Daniel hiding in the boot of his car?

By Claire Crick published 7 April 25

Reunion episode 1 sees Daniel released from prison, but it isn't long before his past comes back to haunt him.

Dramas

Kate sitting at the dining table looking happy

Ten Pound Poms season 2 episode 5 recap: Robbie is hiding a huge secret, but what is he not telling Kate?

By Claire Crick published 4 April 25

Ten Pound Poms season 2 episode 5 sees Robbie propose to Kate, but there is something that she doesn't know.

Dramas

Caught ending explained: who killed Martina and is Leo still alive?

By Claire Crick published 2 April 25

The Caught ending reveals a huge double twist that no one saw coming!

Thrillers

Ema looks straight into the camera with a police car behind her and a blank look on her face

Caught episode 5 recap: Ema works out the truth, but has it got her killed?

By Claire Crick published 2 April 25

Caught episode 5 sees Ema work out the grisly truth about Martina's death, but tragedy is just around the corner.

Thrillers

Martina on her bed in a vest top and talking on the phone.

Caught episode 4 recap: who is the mystery man in Martina's hotel room?

By Claire Crick published 2 April 25

Caught episode 4 sees the mystery surrounding Martina's murder deepen as a shocking new suspect comes to light.

Thrillers

Rose wearing a purple dress with her hair down, standing in front of a pink background and smiling

Rose Ayling-Ellis — things you didn't know about the TV star

By Claire Crick last updated 2 April 25

Rose Ayling-Ellis — everything you need to know about the actor and Strictly Come Dancing winner.

Strictly Come Dancing