Joanne Lowles

Joanne Lowles

Freelance writer and editor

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

Louisa Jacobson at HBO's "The Gilded Age" Season 3 Premiere during Tribeca Film Festival
Louisa Jacobson — things you didn't know about The Gilded Age star

By Joanne Lowles Last updated

Here's everything you need to know about Louisa Jacobson, including why she was the reason her mum starred in Mamma Mia!

Biographies
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

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

Comedy
Katheryn Winnick, Travis Fimmel and Clive Standon in Vikings.
The best TV shows with Vikings to watch right now

By Joanne Lowles Published

Here’s our guide to the best TV shows featuring Vikings, including what’s on and where to watch.

Fantasy
James Norton
James Norton: things you didn't know about the actor

By David Hollingsworth Last updated

James Norton — find out more about the man behind the Happy Valley, Grantchester and McMafia roles.

Biographies
Ant McPartlin attends "Britain's Got Talent" Manchester at The Lowry on February 09, 2024
Ant McPartlin — things you didn't know about the TV star

By Joanne Lowles Last updated

Best known as one half of the presenting duo Ant and Dec, Ant McPartlin has come a long way since 'Byker Grove'.

I'm a Celeb
Iman Vellani in Ms. Marvel.
The best TV shows for tweens

By Laura Morgan Last updated

Our guide guarantees hours of entertainment for 11 and 12-year-olds.

UK Shows
Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) and The 15th Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) in The Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023
The best shows for 10 year olds to enjoy right now

By Joanne Lowles Last updated

Our handy guide picks the best TV shows for 10 year olds.

US Shows
Joel Dommett photographed in front of lit torches on a beach at sundown for Survivor UK 2023
Joel Dommett — things you didn't know about Survivor UK host

By Joanne Lowles Last updated

Everything you need to know about Joel Dommett, the comedian and presenter

Biographies
Shotgun Wedding sees Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel star as Darcy and Tom.
Shotgun Wedding: release date, trailers, cast and everything we know

By Joanne Lowles Published

Shotgun Wedding stars Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel in an all-action romantic comedy about the wedding day from hell!

Comedy
Ellen Thomas stars as Violet and Lesley Manville as Mrs. Harris in director Tony Fabian's MRS.HARRIS GOES TO PARIS.
Mrs Harris Goes to Paris — release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything we know

By Joanne Lowles Last updated

A bubbly adaptation of Mrs Harris Goes to Paris arrives in movie theaters with Lesley Manville in the lead role.

Romance
The presenter and journalist Kaye Adams.
Kaye Adams — things you didn’t know about the TV star

By Joanne Lowles Published

Kaye Adams is best known for presenting Loose Women and starring in Strictly Come Dancing 2022, but what else is there to know about her?

Talk Shows
Kym Marsh at the Pride of Manchester Awards.
Kym Marsh — things you didn't know about the TV star and Strictly contestant

By Joanne Lowles Published

Kym Marsh is a former pop star and Coronation Street actor, but what else is there to know about her?

Strictly Come Dancing
Emily Deschanel and Madeleine Arthur star.
Meet the Devil in Ohio cast: who's who in the Netflix thriller

By Joanne Lowles Published

Devil in Ohio — discover our cast and character guide to the creepy new horror series from Netflix.

Horror
Brad Pitt in Bullet Train
Bullet Train: release date, review, trailer, cast, and everything we know about the Brad Pitt film

By Joanne Lowles Published

Bullet Train is an action blockbuster starring Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock. Here is everything we know about the movie.

Action
Phoebe Dynevor at a screening of her 2021 film 'The Colour Room'.
Phoebe Dynevor — things you didn’t know about the TV star

By Joanne Lowles Last updated

Phoebe Dynevor became a household name thanks to the Netflix series Bridgerton, but what else do we know about the actor?

Biographies
Tylor Tuskmon's first day at work doesn't go to plan.
The best TV shows for families to watch right now

By Joanne Lowles Last updated

Here’s our handy guide to the best TV shows for all the family in 2021.

US Shows
TV tonight – Anna’s research takes her to Scotland.
TV Tonight: our highlights for Thursday, June 23

By Joanne Lowles Published

Who Do You Think You Are? Is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

UK Shows
TV tonight – Sir Lenny chats to Baroness Benjamin.
TV Tonight: our highlights for Wednesday, June 22

By Joanne Lowles Published

Lenny Henry's Caribbean Britain is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

UK Shows
George Michael Freedom Uncut looks at the remarkable career of the late George Michael.
George Michael Freedom Uncut: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know

By Joanne Lowles Published

George Michael Freedom Uncut, a new film about the music star's life, is soon to be released in movie theatres worldwide.

Movies
Queen's Platinum Jubilee - The Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne.
How to watch the Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022 on TV: what's on over the bank holiday weekend, when and where

By Joanne Lowles Published

Our guide to all the TV specials for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Find out what's on each channel over the bank holiday weekend.

UK Shows
Stranger Things actor Jamie Campbell Bower.
Jamie Campbell Bower — things you didn't know about the TV and film star

By Joanne Lowles Published

Jamie Campbell Bower stars in The Twilight Saga and Netflix's smash-hit series Stranger Things, but what else is there to know about the actor?

Biographies
Halftime — Jennifer Lopez performing at the 2020 Super Bowl.
Halftime: release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

By Joanne Lowles Last updated

Take a look behind the scenes at the remarkable life of Jennifer Lopez as her new documentary drops on Netflix this summer.

Movies
Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods with Chihuahua Bruiser.
Legally Blonde 3: cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

By Joanne Lowles Published

Reese Witherspoon reprises her role as Elle Woods for the much-anticipated Legally Blonde 3.

Movies
Bridgerton dresses - The Featherington ladies in typical understated attire.
The best Bridgerton dresses from season one — ranked

By Joanne Lowles Published

We look back at the best Bridgerton dresses that rocked Regency London in season 1.

Bridgerton
Bridgerton fan theories — The Bridgerton family wonder what fans are predicting for season 2?
'Bridgerton' fan theories for season 2 — all the best plot predictions

By Joanne Lowles Published

Bridgerton fan theories — who will fall in love, fall pregnant, fall out of favor, or fall foul of Lady Whistledown's powerful pen? Here are the top fan theories for season 2.

Bridgerton
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