
Joanne Lowles
Joanne Lowles has been writing about TV since 2002. After graduating from Cardiff University with a Postgraduate Diploma in Magazine Journalism, she worked for All About Soap magazine covering the ups and downs of life on the cobbles, the square and the Dales.
Next came nearly 10 years at TV Times magazine as a writer and then deputy features editor. Here she spent many happy days interviewing the biggest names in entertainment and visiting the sets of some of our most popular shows including Downton Abbey, Call the Midwife and Strictly Come Dancing.
With a love of nature and wildlife she’s also interviewed the leading experts in this area including David Attenborough, Chris Packham and Steve Backshall. She’s also travelled the world visiting Mongolia, Canada and South Africa to see how the best in the business make the most brilliant natural history documentaries.
Freelance since 2013, she is now is a digital writer and editor for What to Watch, previews the best on the box for TV Times mag each week and loves being constantly surprised, entertained and informed by the amazing TV that she is lucky enough to watch.
Latest articles by Joanne Lowles

'Marry Me' release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know
By Joanne Lowles published
Save the date for 'Marry Me' a new rom-com starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson.

Julie Walters — things you didn't know about the 'Harry Potter' star
By Joanne Lowles published
Here's everything you need to know about Julie Walters including why she was expelled from school!

Adam Woodyatt: things you didn't know about the EastEnders actor
By Joanne Lowles published
Adam Woodyatt is back in EastEnders after a short break.

Freddie Mercury: Six things you didn't know about the Queen frontman
By Joanne Lowles last updated

Frankie Bridge — from pop princess to Queen of the Castle? Things you didn't know about the 'I'm A Celebrity' favourite
By Joanne Lowles published
Frankie Bridge is heading to Gwrych Castle in Wales for 'I'm a Celebrity' 2021.

The best children's TV shows to watch right now
By Joanne Lowles published
Stuck for what will keep the kids entertained? Here’s our guide to the best shows for children to watch right now.

The best historical TV shows to stream right now
By Joanne Lowles published
The only problem with historical TV shows is there are so many to choose from. Here’s our handy historical hit-list of the best to watch in 2021.

Best Netflix shows for toddlers to watch right now
By Joanne Lowles published
Here’s our handy guide to the best Netflix shows for toddlers to enjoy in 2021

Tall & Tiny: Nature’s Extremes – Eden
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Friday 28 February 2020

My Grandparents’ War – C4
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Wednesday 11 December 2019

Monster Croc Wrangler – National Geographic WILD
By Joanne Lowles, Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 7:00pm on Tuesday 15 October 2019

Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future – C4
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Wednesday 12 February 2020

Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad – ITV
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 8:00pm on Wednesday 12 February 2020

Is there any hope for Coronation Street couple Fiz and Tyrone?
By Joanne Lowles published

Emmerdale fans impressed and shocked by dramatic double bill episode
By Joanne Lowles published

Rick Stein’s Secret France – BBC2
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Tuesday 12 November 2019

Emmerdale: six questions we have after last night's dramatic stunt spectacular
By Joanne Lowles published

The UnXplained with William Shatner – History
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Tuesday 7 January 2020

The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury – ITV
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 8:00pm on Friday 31 January 2020

Imagine: Lenny Henry: Young, Gifted and Black – BBC1
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 11:00pm on Thursday 2 January 2020

Hospital – BBC2
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Thursday 20 February 2020
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