Michael Darling

Michael Darling

Writer/Editor on Chat, Woman, Woman's Own plus TV & Satellite Week, TV Times and What's On TV

Michael writes about TV for Woman, Woman's Own, Chat, What's On TV, TV Times, TV & Satellite Week and regularly contributes to whattowatch.com.


After graduating from the University of Winchester with a degree in English and American Studies, he chose a career that combined his great passions in life – magazines and television – and he has primarily worked as a TV journalist for more than 25 years.


He loves classic sitcoms such as The Good Life, Hi-de-Hi! and Man About the House, as well as shows such as Downton Abbey, Call the Midwife, The Great Pottery Throwdown and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. 


Some of his favourite people who he has interviewed over the years include Gillian Taylforth, Linda Robson, Sara Davies, Alex Polizzi and Bradley Walsh!

Latest articles by Michael Darling

Touker, Sara, Deborah, Peter and Steven in Dragons' Den.

Dragons' Den season 22: who are the Dragons? And everything we know

By Michael Darling published

Dragons’ Den season 22 will see more entrepreneurs pitch for investments from Peter Jones and his fellow Dragons.

UK Shows
Danni Minogue, Demi and Fiorenza in I Kissed A Girl

I Kissed A Girl: next episode, trailer, contestants, interviews and everything we know

By Michael Darling last updated

I Kissed A Girl sees Dannii Minogue play Cupid for girls who like girls in an all-female version of the groundbreaking I Kissed A Boy.

Competition Shows
Gladiators finalists for 2024

Who are the Gladiators finalists for 2024? Meet the four remaining contenders

By Michael Darling published

The Gladiators finalists will compete to be crowned the male and female champions of Gladiators 2024!

Competition Shows
Mary Berry's Highland Christmas on BBC1 includes Mary teaching Sir Andy Murray (here with gran Shirley Erskine) to cook kedgeree,

Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas: release date, trailer, recipes, locations, guests, interview and all you need to know

By Nicholas Cannon last updated

Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas on BBC1 sees the famous cook in Scotland where she's joined by tennis superstar Andy Murray.

Food and Cooking
Dannii Minogue hosts I Kissed A Boy

I Kissed A Boy host Dannii Minogue: 'It's about time for a show like this!'

By Michael Darling published

I Kissed A Boy — Dannii Minogue on hosting the UK's first gay dating show.

Reality
Peter Rabbit 2 movie still of Peter wearing a blue jacket and holding up a gold ring.

Easter TV 2023: our guide to the best shows and films to watch this bank holiday weekend

By Michael Darling published

Our guide to Easter TV 2023 brings you all the best shows and films for the long bank holiday weekend.

Food and Cooking
Jake Quickenden outside his Essex home in Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted

Jake Quickenden reveals spooky goings on in Celebrity Help! My House is Haunted

By Michael Darling published

Former X Factor star Jake Quickenden on appearing in Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted.

Reality
Scarlett Moffatt in Scarlett's Driving School

Scarlett’s Driving School: air date and all we know about Scarlett Moffatt’s new show

By Michael Darling published

Scarlett's Driving School sees the former Gogglebox favorite open a unique driving school for struggling learners — including herself!

UK Shows
Paddy McGuinness hosts Celebrity Catchpoint

Celebrity Catchpoint host Paddy McGuinness: ‘It can get quite treacherous!’

By Michael Darling published

Paddy McGuinness hosts as famous faces compete to raise money for charity in BBC One game show Celebrity Catchpoint.

UK Shows
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Mackenzie Crook cast in futuristic US drama

By mdarling published

Dramas
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Ricky Gervais plans David Brent comeback

By mdarling published

Comedy
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BGT drag act are 'like the Spice Girls'

By mdarling published

Britain's Got Talent
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Has Michael Moon lost Scarlett for good?

By mdarling published

EastEnders
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