
Elaine Reilly
With over twenty years of experience as an entertainment journalist, Elaine writes for What’s on TV, TV Times, TV & Satellite Week and www.whattowatch.com covering a variety of programs from gardening and wildlife to documentaries and drama.
As well as active involvement in the WTW family’s social media accounts, she has been known to get chatty on the red carpet and wander into the odd podcast.
After a day of previewing TV, writing about TV and interviewing TV stars, Elaine likes nothing than to relax… by watching TV.
Latest articles by Elaine Reilly

Casualty spoilers: Teddy Gowan spirals when his assault goes viral
By Elaine Reilly published
Airs Saturday 04 May at 8.30pm on BBC1.

Casualty spoilers: Dylan Keogh and Stevie Nash join forces to EXPOSE Patrick
By Elaine Reilly published
Airs on Saturday, April 27 at 8.25pm on BBC1.

Derek Thompson joins Blue Lights season 2: 'It's a phenomenal tale'
By Sean Marland, Elaine Reilly published
Former Casualty star Derek Thompson joins Blue Lights as former RUC Special Branch officer Robin Graham.

The Apprentice 2024: where to watch, winner, interviews, candidates and everything we know
By Elaine Reilly last updated
In The Apprentice 2024 Lord Alan Sugar, Baroness Karren Brady and Tim Campbell mean business as 18 new candidates vie for a £250,000 investment.

Casualty spoilers: Jacob Masters' custody fight AND Holby ED in shock documentary
By Elaine Reilly published
Airs Saturday 20 April at 8.25pm on BBC1.

Casualty exclusive with Manpreet Bachu: 'Tariq is very cheeky… and a sucker for a pretty face!'
By Elaine Reilly published
Manpreet Bachu gives us the inside story on joining as irrepressible junior doctor Tariq Hussein

Casualty spoilers: Teddy Gowan confronts callous attacker in heartbreaking scenes
By Elaine Reilly published
Airs Saturday 13 April at 8.35pm on BBC1.

Have I Got News for You season 66: release date, guests, trailer and everything we know
By Elaine Reilly last updated
Have I Got News for You season 66 sees Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return with their satirical comedy and an interesting array of presenters and guests.

Casualty spoilers: Dylan Keogh QUITS in a bitter showdown with Patrick Onley!
By Elaine Reilly published
Airs Saturday 06 April at 8.35pm on BBC1.

Casualty spoilers: Dylan Keogh caught in DEADLY blame game?
By Elaine Reilly published
Airs Saturday 30 March at 8.35pm on BBC1.

Casualty nurse Siobhan’s STRONG opinions on Patrick - in quotes!
By Elaine Reilly published
Casualty’s Siobhan McKenzie has robust views on Patrick Onley… will her discontent spread like wildfire at Holby ED?

Casualty favourites pushed to BREAKING POINT in new trailer revealing shocking assaults and dark twists!
By Elaine Reilly published
The new Casualty trailer showcases shocking stories coming up for the Holby ED medics in new 12-parter Breaking Point. Warning: spoilers

Raymond Blanc’s Royal Kitchen Gardens season 1: trailer, episodes, locations and exclusive interview
By Elaine Reilly last updated
Raymond Blanc’s Royal Kitchen Gardens season 1 — a guide to the famous French chef’s new ITV series.

Casualty exclusive: Jamie Glover on taking over from Nigel Harman as Holby ED’s ‘tough love’ clinical lead
By Elaine Reilly published
Jamie Glover — an exclusive interview with the Waterloo Road star on joining Casualty as enigmatic clinical lead Patrick Onley.

Casualty spoilers: Rash Masum’s sets fire to the ED in SHOCKING double-bill
By Elaine Reilly published
Airs Saturday 23 March at 8.25pm and 9.15pm on BBC1.

Casualty launches MAJOR new chapter with special double-bill, new medics and a dark time for a fan-favourite!
By Elaine Reilly published
Casualty’s new 12-parter ‘Breaking Point’ kicks off with a double-bill on BBC1 with Holby ED going through some major changes. Here’s everything you need to know…

Whitstable Pearl EXCLUSIVE: Kerry Godliman ‘We start shooting season three in a couple of months!’
By Elaine Reilly published
Exclusive: Kerry Godliman on Whitstable Pearl’s debut on DRAMA and UKTV Play - and filming season 3.

Casualty EXCLUSIVE: Derek Thompson on why Charlie's exit storyline is so good it's 'worth leaving the show for'
By Elaine Reilly published
Derek Thompson gives us an exclusive interview on filming nurse Charlie Fairhead’s final Casualty chapter after almost 38 years at the helm of Holby ED — and what’s next for the star.

Casualty spoilers: Will Charlie Fairhead live or die in his last ever shift?
By Elaine Reilly last updated
Airs Saturday 16 March at 9.25pm on BBC1.

Casualty EXCLUSIVE: Elinor Lawless on the ‘sadness’ of Charlie Fairhead’s final chapter
By Elaine Reilly published
Elinor Lawless talks exclusively about saying goodbye to real-life friend Derek Thompson and iconic Casualty character Charlie Fairhead.

Whitstable Pearl season 1: cast, plot, interviews, release date, trailer and all about the crime drama with Kerry Godliman
By Nicholas Cannon last updated
Head to the picturesque British coast for crime drama Whitstable Pearl with Kerry Godliman, Frances Barber and Howard Charles....

Casualty EXCLUSIVE: Sunetra Sarker on returning to Holby ED for Charlie Fairhead’s ‘emotional’ final chapter
By Elaine Reilly published
Casualty exclusive: Sunetra Sarker on returning to Holby ED as doctor Zoe Hanna for Charlie Fairhead’s final chapter in BBC1’s medical drama and her exciting new TV projects…

The South Westerlies season 1: trailer, cast, episode guide, exclusive interview and everything we know
By Elaine Reilly last updated
The South Westerlies season 1 — everything you need to know about the warmhearted Irish comedy-drama starring Orla Brady and Patrick Bergin.

Bring The Drama: release date, how it works, host, the actors, celebrity mentors, coaches, episode guide, interview and everything you need to know
By Nicholas Cannon published
Bring The Drama on BBC2 sees Bill Bailey host as eight aspiring actors are put through their paces on some of Britain’s most iconic TV sets.
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