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

Ralf Little as DI Neville Parker in Death In Paradise, walking along a Caribbean beach with the water up to his ankles. He's wearing a blue jacket, a checked shirt of a lighter blue, a green tie, and sand-coloured chinos rolled up to the knee. Behind him are several houses; beyond them are mountains covered in trees

'Death in Paradise' star Ralf Little 'all for Neville and Florence romance' after Christmas shock

By Steven Perkins published

'Death in Paradise' star Ralf Little on Neville and Florence's romantic future. Contains spoilers if you've not watched the Christmas episode!

TV Shows
Danny John-Jules in character as Officer Dwayne Myers, in uniform and leaning against a motorcycle with his arms folded while standing under a palm tree

'Death In Paradise' star Danny John-Jules: 'I didn't want to make a comeback for the sake of it!'

By Steven Perkins published

Why has 'Death In Paradise' star Danny John-Jules returned? The star explains all...

TV Shows
Mark Gatiss, Simon Callow and Tamsin Greig in character as Mr Wickens, Mr Blunden and Mrs Wickens in the key image for The Amazing Mr Blunden. The image shows the three of them surrounded by snow against a blue background, while an image of the country house from the film is superimposed over Mr Blunden's chest, and in front of them is clock face, on top of which the four child characters from the film are running away from the house

Mark Gatiss on 'The Amazing Mr Blunden': 'It's a very personal project!'

By Steven Perkins published

Mark Gatiss reveals why his festive remake of cult classic film The Amazing Mr Blunden means so much to him.

UK Shows
Mark Gatiss, Simon Callow and Tamsin Greig in character as Mr Wickens, Mr Blunden and Mrs Wickens in the key image for The Amazing Mr Blunden. The image shows the three of them surrounded by snow against a blue background, while an image of the country house from the film is superimposed over Mr Blunden's chest, and in front of them is clock face, on top of which the four child characters from the film are running away from the house

Tamsin Greig on 'The Amazing Mr Blunden': 'My character is Robin Hood from Hell!'

By Steven Perkins published

Tamsin Greig reveals why she was delighted to play the twisted Mrs Wickens in the festive drama.

Christmas TV
Bloods: Wendy (Jane Horrocks) and Maleek (Samson Kayo) in uniform outside an ambulance. Wendy is leaning on Maleek's shoulder.

'Bloods' season 1 on Hulu and Sky — release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything you need to know

By Steven Perkins published

Bloods is a comedy about paramedics starring Jane Horrocks and Samson Kayo.

TV Shows
Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor in 'Flux' - a profile shot of the Doctor in front of an amber background with a rainbow-coloured stripe behind her rupturing as it approaches the right margin

'Doctor Who' star Jodie Whittaker: 'Even thinking about leaving makes me upset!'

By Steven Perkins published

Jodie Whittaker reveals that saying goodbye to the TARDIS has been emotional...

TV Shows
John Bishop as Dan Lewis, standing in front of a wall comprised of glass windows in Liverpool, with the Liver Building visible in the distance behind him

'Doctor Who' star John Bishop: 'My audition was on the TARDIS!'

By Steven Perkins published

John Bishop talks about his role as the Doctor's newest companion, Dan Lewis

TV Shows
Pearl Mackie as DS Jen Rafferty and Ben Aldridge as DI Matthew Venn in The Long Call, both standing with their hands in their pockets on the street in front of a row of bungalows

'The Long Call' star Pearl Mackie: 'Devon is a shock to Jen's system!'

By Steven Perkins published

Pearl Mackie on playing the outsider in new crime drama 'The Long Call'.

TV Shows
The Long Call - Ben Aldridge as DI Matthew Venn, in a shirt and tie with a long dark trenchcoat, standing on a Devon beach with police cars behind him

'The Long Call' star Ben Aldridge: 'I feel proud to be a part of it!'

By Steven Perkins published

Ben Aldridge tells us why his role as DI Matthew Venn in The Long Call means so much to him.

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DI Jimmy Perez (Douglas Henshall) stands on the Shetland coastline, with an charcoal-y fade effect at the borders of the image

'Shetland' star Douglas Henshall: 'The raciest I get is going to Tesco!'

By Steven Perkins published

Douglas Henshall on staying safe while filming the latest series during the pandemic

UK Shows
Jean White (Sally Lindsay) stands in front of a majestic chateau, holding a magnifying glass with police tape reflected in it

'The Madame Blanc Mysteries' star Sally Lindsay: 'Jean's observation is her superpower!'

By Steven Perkins published

Sally Lindsay reveals all about playing an antiques expert turned amateur sleuth in her new show.

Drama
'Portrait Artist Of The Year' 2021 hosts Stephen Mangan and Joan Bakewell.

'Portrait Artist Of The Year' 2021 — release date, presenters, judges, celebrity sitters, and everything we know

By Steven Perkins published

'Portrait Artist Of The Year' is back to bring us more brushes with greatness.

UK Shows
Outsiders: David Mitchell stands in the woods next to a wooden signpost with branches pointing to 'David HQ', 'Camp', 'Trees', 'Shepherding', 'More Trees' and 'Water', with a tent in the background

'Outsiders' on Dave — release date, host, contestants and all we know

By Steven Perkins published

Outsiders tests comedians on their ability to survive in the wilderness.

UK Shows
A group shot of Strictly judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse in front of a silver glitter backdrop with light blue neon lights

'Strictly' star Shirley Ballas: My rules for sending celebs packing

By Steven Perkins published

Shirley Ballas reveals what she'll be looking out for ahead of this weekend's first live show

UK Shows
Tom Fletcher sports a white suit over a patterned shirt as he stands in front of a golden glittery backdrop

'Strictly' star Tom Fletcher: "Harry might be trying to steer me in the wrong direction!"

By Steven Perkins published

McFly's Tom Fletcher has been seeking advice from his Strictly champion bandmate — but is it any good?

UK Shows
Alan Davies attempts to mime something for the Taskmaster in the live studio task — but what?

'Taskmaster' star Alan Davies: 'If I really made a fool of myself, I've blotted it out!'

By Steven Perkins published

QI and Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies tells us how he fared when trying to impress Greg Davies and Alex Horne...

UK Shows
Ron's Gone Wrong: Barney sits in front of a heavily-decorated pinboard with 'How To Be My Friend' at the top as he explains friendship to his new robot Ron

'Ron's Gone Wrong' — release date, plot, cast, trailer, and everything you need to know...

By Steven Perkins published

Barney gets a new best friend in Ron's Gone Wrong — but it's not quite the pal he was expecting.

Movies
Everybody's Talking About Jamie: Jamie (Max Harwood) proudly displays his brand new red high heels on the table at school

Everybody's Talking About Jamie on Prime Video — release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know

By Steven Perkins published

Hit musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie gets the movie treatment.

Movies
Back To Life: Miri Matteson (Daisy Haggard) stands in the foreground with a lighthouse behind her, her semi-crimped hair blowing into her face

'Back To Life' Season 2 — release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know

By Steven Perkins published

Back To Life's second season sees Miri feeling optimistic about the future... but for how long?

TV Shows
Stephen: Hugh Quarshie as Neville Lawrence, Steve Coogan as DCI Clive Driscoll and Sharlene Whyte as Doreen Lawrence, all in suits and standing in a dark panelled room

'Stephen' — Stephen Lawrence drama release date, cast, plot, trailer, and everything you need to know

By Steven Perkins published

New miniseries Stephen follows Doreen and Neville Lawrence's ongoing quest for justice for their murdered son

TV Shows
Clive Myrie sitting behind the host's desk in the Mastermind studio

New 'Mastermind' host Clive Myrie: 'It's a dream come true!'

By Steven Perkins published

Clive Myrie on taking over question-master duties on Mastermind.

UK Shows
Niamh Algar in character as 'Sadie Byrne' in C4's Deceit, sitting at a bar and wearing glittery make-up as part of a previous undercover sting

'Deceit' star Niamh Algar: 'The lines of what is real and what is not begin to blur...'

By Steven Perkins published

Niamh Algar stars as the undercover officer at the centre of a real-life honeytrap operation in C4 drama Deceit.

UK Shows
Jungle Cruise: stars Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson review the monitors on set with director Jaume Collet-Serra

'Jungle Cruise' director Jaume Collet-Serra: 'You want to be scared and laughing at the same time!'

By Steven Perkins published

How the much-loved Disneyland attraction Jungle Cruise became the latest cinematic blockbuster.

Movies
Jungle Cruise: Skipper Frank Wolff (Dwayne Johnson) and Dr Lily Houghton (Emily Blunt) are in the heart of the jungle

'Jungle Cruise' — release date, plot, cast, trailer, and all you need to know.

By Steven Perkins last updated

Jungle Cruise stars Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson in a thrilling adventure into the unknown.

Movies
Solos: Tom, played by Anthony Mackie, stands in a burgundy suit in a slick, chrome-filled living room, looking pensive

'Solos' on Amazon Prime Video — release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything you need to know

By Steven Perkins last updated

Amazon Prime Video's anthology drama Solos features stars including Anne Hathaway, Anthony Mackie and Helen Mirren.

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