David Hollingsworth

David Hollingsworth

Editor

David is the What To Watch Editor and has over 20 years of experience in television journalism. He is currently writing about the latest television and film news for What To Watch.


Before working for What To Watch, David spent many years working for TV Times magazine, interviewing some of television's most famous stars including Hollywood actor Kiefer Sutherland, singer Lionel Richie and wildlife legend Sir David Attenborough. 


David started out as a writer for TV Times before becoming the title's deputy features editor and then features editor. During his time on TV Times, David also helped run the annual TV Times Awards. David is a huge Death in Paradise fan, although he's still failed to solve a case before the show's detective! He also loves James Bond and controversially thinks that Timothy Dalton was an excellent 007.


Other than watching and writing about telly, David loves playing cricket, going to the cinema, trying to improve his tennis and chasing about after his kids!

Latest articles by David Hollingsworth

DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) stands in police headquarters, wearing a blue shirt and a green jacket. He is clutching a football in his left hand.

Death in Paradise quiz: can you get all 20 questions correct?

By David Hollingsworth published

How well do you know the hit show?

Crime Dramas
John Chapel (Timothy Spall) sits at his kitchen table with various documents and a teacup on top of it. DS Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth) is standing next to him, leaning on the table with her left arm and looking at John with some degree of confusion.

Death Valley season 2: everything we know

By David Hollingsworth published

We're getting more quirky cases...

Crime Dramas
Joyce in The Thursday Murder Club

The Joyce from the book is completely missing in The Thursday Murder Club movie

By David Hollingsworth published

And why is Coopers Chase like Downton?!

Netflix
William, Duke of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau)

Best BBC dramas — all the must-see shows on iPlayer

By David Hollingsworth, Simon Timblick last updated

Our guide to all the very best BBC dramas available to stream on iPlayer right now.

BBC
Wayward stars Toni Collette, Laura Redman and Mae Martin

Wayward: release date, cast, plot and everything we know about the Netflix series

By David Hollingsworth last updated

Wayward is a new thriller heading to Netflix soon about a creepy school that claims it can 'solve the problem of adolescence'.

Dramas
Abigail and Toussaint look to the side in Hostage

Netflix adds thriller starring Suranne Jones — it has to be your next binge

By David Hollingsworth published

Hostage promises to be addictive

Netflix
Abigail looks forward in Hostage

TV tonight: our highlights for Thursday, August 21 including Hostage

By David Hollingsworth published

Also on is The Hotel Inspector and Tom Kerridge Cooks Spain

UK Shows
Rob Brydon takes a helicopter in Destination X.

TV tonight: our highlights for Wednesday, August 20, including new Destination X

By David Hollingsworth published

Also on is Mudtown and The Fortune Hotel

UK Shows
Things get truly nightmarish for Jo in In Flight.

TV tonight: our highlights for Tuesday, August 19, including the next episode of In Flight

By David Hollingsworth published

Also on is The Great British Sewing Bee and Jasper Carrott Night

UK Shows
Glenn Close

Glenn Close to star as a serial killer in new Channel 4 series based on bestsellers

By David Hollingsworth published

Don't mess with Maud!

Crime Dramas
The Iris Affair stars Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander.

Sky has just dropped a stunning trailer for the thriller I'm most excited about this autumn — just look at the cast!

By David Hollingsworth published

Anything with Tom Hollander in is worth watching

Thrillers
The Thursday Murder Club members Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley), Ron (Pierce Brosnan) and Joyce (Celia Imrie)

The Thursday Murder Club movie: release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

By David Hollingsworth last updated

The Thursday Murder Club movie is bringing Richard Osman's best-selling debut novel to the big screen. Here's what we know about the movie right now.

Dramas
Ridley season 2

Ridley season 2: release date, cast, plot and everything we know

By David Hollingsworth last updated

Adrian Dunbar's acclaimed drama returns...

Crime Dramas
Father Brown season 13 cast

Father Brown season 13: cast, plot and everything we know

By David Hollingsworth published

A familiar face returns as Father Brown cracks more cases

Crime Dramas
The Thursday Murder Club members Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley), Ron (Pierce Brosnan) and Joyce (Celia Imrie)

I fear The Thursday Murder Club movie will lose the British quirkiness of the book, judging by the trailer

By David Hollingsworth published

Everything looks too Hollywood in the adaptation of Richard Osman's bestseller...

Netflix
Homes Under the Hammer presenters Dion Dublin, Jacqui Joseph, Martin Roberts, Martel Maxwell, Owain Wyn Evans

Homes Under the Hammer: next on, locations, presenters, more

By David Hollingsworth last updated

Homes Under the Hammer continues with episodes in a string of places, including Dover...

Competition Shows
Tom Cruise wire hanging stunt in Mission: Impossible

Netflix adds doc about Mission: Impossible-style diamond heist — and over $100million worth have never been found!

By David Hollingsworth published

How did they get past thermal-motion sensors and a lock with millions of possible combinations?

Netflix
Heather Matarazzo as Judi Spannegel in Wednesday season 2

Who is cat-loving Judi Spannegel in Wednesday season 2? And who plays her?

By David Hollingsworth published

Judi Spannegel is a mysterious smiling character in Wednesday season 2

Netflix
Father Brown season 13 cast

Father Brown series 13 finishes filming as star Mark Williams reveals fab locations — and Mrs McCarthy is back!

By David Hollingsworth published

Maureen Lipman is among the guest stars

Crime Dramas
The Gone season 2's Theo Ritcher (Richard Flood)

TV tonight: our highlights for Thursday, August 7, including The Gone

By David Hollingsworth published

Also on is the second episode of the new series of MasterChef

UK Shows
Lady Gaga performing

Is Lady Gaga in Wednesday season 2 part 1? And who does Lady Gaga play?

By David Hollingsworth published

Did you spot the Lady Gaga potential reference in the new episodes?

Netflix
MasterChef 2025 logo

MasterChef returns: What to expect tonight and who's competing in Heat 1

By David Hollingsworth last updated

Meet the contestants...

Food and Cooking
Corey Mylchreest and Sofia Carson in My Oxford Year

Netflix's new rom-com lands terrible Rotten Tomatoes rating after War of the Worlds' O% fiasco

By David Hollingsworth published

My Oxford Year hasn't been well received

Netflix
Agnes looks frazzled in Wednesday season 2

Evie Templeton's age and everything you need to know about the new Wednesday star

By David Hollingsworth published

Evie Templeton has made a big impact in Wednesday season 2. Here's everything you need to know about the actress, including how old she is.

Netflix
MasterChef 2025 logo

TV tonight: our highlights for Wednesday, August 6, including the controversial return of MasterChef

By David Hollingsworth published

Also, on is The Fortune Hotel and Wednesday season 2

UK Shows
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