
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

The White Lotus season 3 episode 7 recap: does Rick kill Jim?
By Claire Crick published
The White Lotus season 3 episode 7 sees Rick face his demons, but will he kill the man who murdered his father?

Call the Midwife season 14 finally lands in the US - but prepare yourself for a Lucille bombshell
By Claire Crick published
Call the Midwife season 14 has finally arrived on PBS and it might just be the best season yet.

Gladiators 2025 cancelled tonight — here's why
By Claire Crick published
A scheduling shake-up means Gladiators fans have to wait longer for the next episode.

Caught is the best thing I've watched on Netflix in ages — don't let the thing everyone is complaining about put you off
By Claire Crick published
Caught on Netflix is the latest Harlan Coben adaptation and it's got me totally gripped.

Netflix adds the most perfect rom-com - but warning: it might have you making bold life decisions
By Claire Crick published
Netflix has added The Life List - a cozy movie that is set to stay with you for weeks after you have watched it.

Ten Pound Poms season 2 episode 4 recap: Terry's life hangs in the balance - will he die?
By Claire Crick published
Ten Pound Poms season 2 episode 4 sees Terry terrified after he is bitten by a snake in the bush.

Caught: release date, recaps, plot, cast, trailer and everything we know about the Harlan Coben adaptation
By Claire Crick last updated
Caught is the latest Harlan Coben adaptation for Netflix and follows the story of a missing 16-year-old girl in Argentina.

Caught episode 2 recap: tragedy as Leo is shot, but who pulls the trigger?
By Claire Crick published
Caught episode 2 sees Leo go on the run, but he soon finds himself in a devastating confrontation with one of his closest friends.

Grace season 5 gets ITV release date at last... and it's not long to wait
By Claire Crick published
John Simm is back as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace for Grace season 5.

Caught episode 1 recap: what horror does Ema find in the old house?
By Claire Crick published
Caught episode 1 sees journalist Ema investigating an online predator, but her hunt for the truth soon unearths something shocking.

Netflix adds unsettling new Harlan Coben thriller that will stay with you for weeks
By Claire Crick published
Caught by Harlan Coben is set to be your new Netflix obsession.

For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond season 2: release date, episode guide, interview and everything we know
By Claire Crick last updated
For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond season 2 sees the star returning to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to make more furry friends.

The White Lotus season 3 episode 6 recap: what happened between Saxon and Lachlan at the full moon party?
By Claire Crick published
The White Lotus season 3 episode 6 sees the brothers haunted by what happened during a night of partying on Chloe's boat.

Ten Pound Poms season 2 episode 3 recap: Annie makes a shocking confession, but what has she been hiding?
By Claire Crick published
Ten Pound Poms season 2 episode 3 sees Pattie overhear a secret that her mother has kept hidden for years.

Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks — release date, premise, episode guide and everything we know
By Claire Crick published
Old Hands, New Tricks sees Rose Ayling-Ellis head off on a passion project to teach sign language to seniors.

Natalie Dormer swaps Anne Boleyn for Fergie as she's cast in huge new ITV royal drama
By Claire Crick published
The Tudors star Natalie Dormer has been cast in a new ITV period drama.

Crongton: release date, cast, trailer and everything we know about the new comedy-drama
By Nicholas Cannon, Claire Crick published
Crongton is a TV adaptation of Alex Wheatle’s bestselling novels.

River City becomes second soap axed in 2025 already
By Claire Crick published
The BBC has announced Scottish soap River City is coming to an end after more than 20 years on screen.

EastEnders tonight reveals a sickening murder twist that no one saw coming
By Claire Crick published
Tonight's EastEnders sees Shireen Bashar's real killer unmasked, and it will change the Mitchell family forever.

The White Lotus season 3 episode 5 recap: Belinda's in grave danger, but who wants her dead?
By Claire Crick published
The White Lotus season 3 episode 5 sees Belinda fear for her life, while Tim makes a devastating decision.

Why is Prue Leith not on Celebrity Bake Off?
By Claire Crick published
Bake off fans are missing Prue after she has taken a step back from the celebrity version of the show.

Britain's Got Talent cancelled tonight — here's why
By Claire Crick published
A scheduling shake-up means Britain's Got Talent fans have to wait longer for the next episode.

I Will Find You: plot, news and everything we know about the Harlan Coben adaptation
By Claire Crick published
I Will Find You follows the story of a father who has been wrongly accused of murdering his own son.
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