Steven Perkins

Steven Perkins

Staff Writer for TV & Satellite Week, TV Times, What's On TV and whattowatch.com

Steven Perkins is a Staff Writer for TV & Satellite Week, TV Times, What's On TV and whattowatch.com, who has been writing about TV professionally since 2008. He was previously the TV Editor for Inside Soap before taking up his current role in 2020. He loves everything from gritty dramas to docusoaps about airports and thinks about the Eurovision Song Contest all year round.

Latest articles by Steven Perkins

A shot of Sally Lindsay as Jean White in The Madame Blanc Mysteries, shot in front of a plain grey background. She is wearing a light blue halterneck dress with a multi-coloured long coat over the top of it, which is a mixture of pale blue and darker blue, with a print that includes pictures of oranges and lemons
The Madame Blanc Mysteries' Sally Lindsay teases season 4

By Steven Perkins Published

Sally Lindsay, creator and star of The Madame Blanc Mysteries, reveals what's in store for season four — and where she finds her inspiration

Dramas
Police Chief André Caron (Alex Gaumond) and Jean White (Sally Lindsay) sit at a table in a resort hotel, interviewing a man in a suit who has his back to the camera.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries season 4: release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

By Steven Perkins Published

The Madame Blanc Mysteries season 4 sees Sally Lindsay's sleuthing antique dealer back for more compelling cases

Dramas
Dorna Bray (Judith Jacob) stands out on her veranda next to some garden chairs. She is holding a broom and looking deep in though. Behind her the garden is lush and green, and there is a white outhouse on the right hand side of the picture.
Death in Paradise season 14 episode 7 recap: who killed Dorna Bray?

By Steven Perkins Published

Death in Paradise season 14 episode 7 finally reveals what happened to DI Mervin Wilson's mother

Mystery
Mrs Devine (Claudie Blakley) and Chief Inspector Sullivan (Tom Chambers) stand at the altar in their wedding outfits, facing the camera. She is in an ivory dress with a bolero-style jacket oer the top. He is wearing a grey morning suit with a white flower in his lapel. The altar behind them has a beautiful display of mostly white flowers with some red, orange and blue as well.
Father Brown's Tom Chambers and Claudie Blakley on their 'gorgeous, emotional' screen wedding

By Steven Perkins Published

The Father Brown season 12 finale sees Chief Inspector Sullivan and Mrs Devine heading to the altar

Dramas
A generic shot of Tyler Fayose as Adam Carter in Death in Paradise season 14 episode 6. He is standing in front of a bright blue sky, wearing a yellow open-necked shirt with a repeating pattern of white squares all across it, and has a thin gold chain around his neck. He is half-smiling.
Death in Paradise season 14 episode 6: who killed Adam Carter?

By Steven Perkins Published

Death in Paradise season 14 episode 6 sees a romance scammer meeting an untimely end — but whodunnit?

Mystery
Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) stands on the waterfront, with a view of the New York City skyline behind him. He is wearing red-tinted glasses, and his walking cane is resting against a bollard in front of him. He is wearing a suit with no tie and his top button undone, with a long navy overcoat over the top. He has his hands in his trouser pockets.
Daredevil: Born Again star Charlie Cox: 'I was convinced the journey had come to an end'

By Steven Perkins Published

Charlie Cox reveals why he was thrilled to get the call to play blind lawyer-turned-vigilante Matt Murdock once again.

Action
A women's football team are huddling with their coach Curtly Lewis (Patrick Regis). Ines Mercedes (Nkechi Simms), the goalkeeper, is right next to Curtly with her elbow on his shoulder. She looks very serious and focused.
Death in Paradise season 14 episode 5 recap: who killed Ines Mercedes?

By Steven Perkins Published

Death in Paradise season 14 episode 5 sees a star player killed during a football match — and the return of an old flame for Naomi.

Mystery
A generic shot of Shantol Jackson as DS Naomi Thomas in Death in Paradise. She is standing in front of a clear blue sky, wearing a mustard-yellow top with high-waisted cream-coloured trousers. She is smiling brightly and has her hands in her pockets.
Death in Paradise's Shantol Jackson: "Naomi has a big decision to make!"

By Steven Perkins Published

Shantol Jackson reveals why the surprise reappearance of Naomi's ex-boyfriend will leave her character questioning her choices.

Mystery
Jim Bergerac (Damien Molony) stands on the beach - it's clearly windy because his hair is being blown back and the front of his jacket, which is unbuttoned, has been blown back against his arms. In his right arm he is holding a silver hip flask, upside down.
Bergerac's Damien Molony: 'Jim's a heartbroken dad who can't look after his daughter'

By Steven Perkins Published

Damien Molony reveals why the titular detective is a broken man in the long-awaited Bergerac reboot

Crime Dramas
DS Naomi Thomas (Shantol Jackson) stands in a distillery store room, with several casks behind her. There is yellow tape across the entrance with "CRIME SCENE DO NOT ENTER" written on it, which Naomi is gently leaning on. She has her other hand on her hip and looks deep in thought.
Death in Paradise season 14 episode 4 recap: who killed Patrick Ambrose?

By Steven Perkins Published

Death in Paradise season 14 episode 4 involves a curious poisoning at an island distillery

Mystery
Dom Hetrakul as Pornchai and Natasha Rothwell as Belinda in The White Lotus season three. They are in the hotel's spa with lush green vegetation visible in the background. Pornchai is wearing massage scrubs, while Natasha is in casual clothes.
The White Lotus's Natasha Rothwell on returning as Belinda and what her character has been up to since we last saw her

By Steven Perkins Published

Natasha Rothwell on returning for season 3 — and how spa manager Belinda has changed since we last saw her

Dramas
Susie Montagu (Georgia Maguire) stands with lots of lush green vegetation in the background behind her. She is wearing a V-neck green desk with floral prints on it and a chain around her neck. She is smiling softly.
Death in Paradise season 14 episode 3 recap: who killed Susie Montagu?

By Steven Perkins Published

Death in Paradise season 14 episode 3 sees a wellness influencer dying of an apparent allergic reaction — but all is not as it seems...

Mystery
The Dancing Duchess (Angela Rippon) stands on the set of the fictional TV show Go Dancing!, with a 1950s-style stage microphone on a stand in front of her. She is wearing a black evening dress with a sequinned jacket over the top. The backdrop behind her has vertical strips of blue, magenta and pink alternating.
Angela Rippon on making her acting debut in Father Brown: 'I was absolutely thrilled!'

By Steven Perkins Published

Broadcaster Angela Rippon plays The Dancing Duchess in season 12 of the clerical crime caper

Crime Dramas
Death in Paradise season 14 episode 2 recap: who killed Jonny Feldon?

By Steven Perkins Published

Death in Paradise's latest mystery sees tragedy strike a reality show filming on the island

Mystery
Officer Benjamin Brice (Anthony J Abraham) stands with Sergeant JP Hooper (Tobi Bakare) in Saint Marie, just outside the police station (not visible in the picture). They are both in plain clothes: Benjamin is wearing a blue, white and yellow horizontal striped polo shirt and a blue backpack, and JP is in a red polo shirt. JP has his arm around Benjamin's shoulder.
Death in Paradise season 14 episode 1 recap: who killed Officer Benjamin Brice?

By Steven Perkins Published

Death in Paradise's season premiere sees the team rocked by the sudden death of a new colleague

Mystery
DS Naomi Thomas (Shantol Jackson) leans on the bonnet of the Saint Marie police jeep, which is parked on the beach, while DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) leans on the open window of the open passenger door. Naomi is smiling brightly, Mervin's expression is more neutral.
Death in Paradise stars Don Gilet and Shantol Jackson: 'There are a lot more human stories!'

By Steven Perkins Published

As Death in Paradise returns for a new series with a new DI, stars Don Gilet and Shantol Jackson reveal what's in store in the sun-soaked whodunnit

Mystery
The Good Ship Murder season 2 again stars Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley as Jack and Kate.
The Good Ship Murder season 2: episode guide, cast, plot, trailer, interviews, release date and everything about the 2025 series

By Nicholas Cannon Last updated

The Good Ship Murder season 2 on Channel 5 sees Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley joined by some new faces and guest stars.

Dramas
Jaz Singh sits in a red leather armchair in the Traitors castle, wearing a black suit. He is smiling, and looking off to the left of the frame.
The Traitors' Jaz Singh reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of being a finalist

By Steven Perkins Published

As The Traitors UK Series 3 reaches its gripping conclusion, Series 2 finalist Jaz Singh reveals what the contestants are going through.

Reality
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr stand in a partially demolished bathroom, wearing boiler suits and hard hats. Alan's boiler suit is adorned with vibrant tassels to make it look like a matador's outfit. Alan is holding a sledgehammer and there is the remains of a interior wall in front of them.
Amanda & Alan's Spanish Job: release date, location, episode guide, interview and everything we know

By Steven Perkins Published

Amanda & Alan's Spanish Job sees Amanda Holden and Alan Carr tackle their most ambitious renovation yet

Reality
Lucy holding David and looking series in Playing Nice
Playing Nice's Jessica Brown Findlay on playing Lucy: "She lives within her own narrative"

By Steven Perkins Published

Jessica Brown Findlay tells us how she got under the skin of her Playing Nice alter-ego

Dramas
Miles and Lucy at a charity event, smiling in Playing Nice
Playing Nice's James McArdle talks playing vile Miles and surfing contests with James Norton

By Steven Perkins Published

James McArdle reveals why he relished getting his teeth into his latest role as manipulative Miles in Playing Nice

Dramas
Colin (Ross Adams) sits in a bank of chairs with Piers (Geoffrey Breton), whose back is to the camera. Colin is dressed in his uniform and leaning in with a slightly cynical look on his face.
The Good Ship Murder's Ross Adams: 'Colin wants to be everyone's friend!'

By Steven Perkins Published

Ross Adams reveals why his role as new cruise director Colin Smallwood was a perfect fit

Dramas
Playing Nice is an ITV1 thriller starring and executive produced by James Norton (in first look above).
Playing Nice: release date, recaps, cast, plot, episode guide, trailer, interviews and everything we know

By Nicholas Cannon Last updated

Playing Nice is an ITV1 thriller series starring James Norton, Jessica Brown Findlay, James McArdle and Niamh Algar.

Dramas
Seth Rollins is mid-air with his right foot outstretched, attempting a Curb Stomp move against Sami Zayn, who is lying on his back in the wrestling ring. The marquee screens in the background above the crowd show the "WWE" and "Raw" logos in repeat.
WWE on Netflix: launch date, shows, interviews and everything we know

By Steven Perkins Published

WWE is now on Netflix — and here's what you can look forward to...

Sports
Beyond Paradise's Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton on Humphrey and Martha's festive fostering journey

By Steven Perkins Published

This year's Beyond Paradise Christmas Special sees the couple taking in teenager Jaiden for the festive period

Dramas
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