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

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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

UK Shows
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

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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

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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

UK Shows
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...

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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

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Death In Paradise's Don Gilet teases Christmas special and reveals personal link to guest star Jim Howick from Ghosts!

By Steven Perkins published

Don Gilet joins Death In Paradise in the Christmas special as new DI Mervin Wilson

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Famous Five's Jemima Rooper laughs 'we were awful' compared to well-behaved new cast

By Steven Perkins published

Jemima Rooper previously starred as George in ITV's 1990s adaptation of Enid Blyton's much loved stories

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Patrick (Tony Robinson), Jean (Sally Lindsay), Dom (Steve Edge) and Gloria (Sue Vincent) sit around a table outdoors, toasting with glasses of wine. Each of them is wearing a paper hat from a Christmas cracker, and there is a Christmas dinner on the table in front of them.

The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special 2024: release date, plot, cast, interview and everything we know

By Steven Perkins published

The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special 2024 sees Jean searching for the killer of a puppeteer.

Christmas TV
Tara Kirk (NALINI CHETTY), DI ‘Tosh’ McIntosh (ALISON O’DONNELL) and Joni Connal (GEMMA McELHINNEY) smiling and chatting

Shetland's Alison O'Donnell on the season finale 'we'll keep people guessing until the final moments!'

By Steven Perkins published

Alison O'Donnell reveals what's in store as Tosh and Calder close in on Annie Bett's killer in the Shetland season 9 finale

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Kate Woods (Catherine Tyldesley) and Jack Grayling (Shayne Ward) stand in a white-stone passageway looking concerned. There is a Christmas tree in the distance behind them, as well as Christmas lights.

The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2024: release date, cast, plot, interview and everything we know

By Steven Perkins published

The Good Ship Murder is setting sail again this Christmas — but who'll be on board?

Christmas TV
The Doctor is walking through an ornate mahogany door into a hotel room, carrying a wooden lunch tray, on which is a red mug with foam visible on the top, and a plate with a toasted sandwich.

Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024: cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

By Steven Perkins published

This year's Doctor Who Christmas Special sees the Doctor joined by a Derry Girls and Bridgerton favourite...

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Anton Du Beke sitting at the judges' desk in the BBC Strictly studio. He is wearing a tuxedo and a black bow tie, and his glasses are on the desk in front of him. The room behind him is lit by bright blue and purple floor lights.

Anton Du Beke reveals his winner predictions as Strictly heads to Blackpool

By Steven Perkins published

Anton Du Beke shares his thoughts on Strictly 2024 ahead of the big Blackpool weekend.

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DI Ruth Calder (ASHLEY JENSEN);DI ‘Tosh’ McIntosh (ALISON O’DONNELL) in Shetland season 9

Shetland's Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell on Season 9: "Friendships are going to be tested!"

By Steven Perkins published

Shetland stars Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell reveal why they're thrilled to be back for another season - on a case that hits close to home for Tosh.

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Kit Harington and Marisa Abela as Henry Muck and Yasmin Kara-Hanani in Industry. They are sitting on opposite sides of a table in an expensive restaurant, Henry is holding a glass of white wine and Yasmin has a glass of champagne on the table in front of her

Industry's Kit Harington and Marisa Abela on 'exploding the show' in season 3

By Steven Perkins published

Kit Harington and Marisa Abela reveal what's in store in the third season of the riotous finance drama

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The key art for Apocalypse Slough, showing the cast standing in front of a rugby club that is exploding and bursting into flames. From left to right: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Gemma Jones, Jim Howick, Ben Bailey Smith, Simon Day, Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson, Shaun Williamson, Sarah Hadland, Annette Badland, Matthew Kelly and Charlie Hardwick

Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery — release date, cast, plot and everything we know

By Steven Perkins published

Apocalypse Slough is the latest adventure for coach-tour operators turned private investigators Terry and Gemma Bremmer.

UK Shows
Designing The Hebrides season 2: Banjo Beale stands on a harbour wall with the brightly coloured houses of Tobermory visible in the distance behind him. He is clutching a wheelbarrow piled high with chairs, picture frames, lampshades and so on. Next to him is his dog, Grampa.

Designing The Hebrides season 2: release date, locations, episode guide, interview and all we know

By Steven Perkins published

Designing The Hebrides season 2 sees Banjo Beale work his design magic across the islands once again.

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