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

TV tonight: our highlights for Saturday, July 12, including Not Going Out

By David Hollingsworth Published 11 July 25

Also on is Live Aid at 40: The Concert and Casualty

TV Shows

Under a Dark Sun episode 4 recap: Alba must kill Jacques!

By David Hollingsworth Published 11 July 25

Alba is betrayed in yet another fiendish twist...

Dramas

Richard Rankin as John Rebus for Rebus on BBC One

The fate of Rebus is finally revealed after epic fan wait — and it's good news!

By David Hollingsworth Published 11 July 25

Richard Rankin will return as John Rebus

Dramas

I'm hooked on Netflix's nutty new French murder mystery — you never know what's going to happen next

By David Hollingsworth Published 11 July 25

Who killed Arnaud at his family's flower farm?

Mystery

Karen Pirie season 2: release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

By David Hollingsworth Last updated 11 July 25

Karen Pirie season 2 sees Karen reinvestigate the 1984 kidnapping of a heiress...

Dramas

Michael C. Hall in Dexter: Resurrection.

TV tonight: our highlights for Friday, July 11, including Dexter: Resurrection

By David Hollingsworth Published 10 July 25

Also on is The Wild Ones and JAWS @ 50

TV Shows

Captain Underpants running out of school holding a big pair of white pants.

Best shows for 7 year olds to enjoy right now

By Joanne Lowles Last updated 10 July 25

Our handy guide highlights the best shows for 7 year olds to watch in 2024.

Comedy

Under a Dark Sun episode 3 recap: will Alba sign Béatrice's murder deal?

By David Hollingsworth Published 10 July 25

Alba finds a secret lair as things heat up

Mystery

Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin in Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders in the Building heading to ITV in huge Disney deal

By David Hollingsworth Published 10 July 25

Plus ITVX users will be able to see the first seasons of The Bear and Andor

Comedy

Will there be a Marie Antoinette season 3?

By David Hollingsworth Published 10 July 25

Marie is sadly doomed...

Period Dramas

Robson Green and Rishi Nair in the tenth season of Grantchester.

Grantchester season 11: cast, plot and everything we know

By David Hollingsworth Published 10 July 25

Sob! Series 11 will be the last

Period Dramas