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What's on TV|29-Jan-2022HOT TV THIS WEEKThe TeachernewMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 31 January-3 February, 9pm Channel 5 DramaSheridan Smith plays teacher Jenna Garvey, whose life is turned upside down following an accusation of a sexual encounter with a teen pupil, Kyle (Ackley Bridge star Samuel Bottomley). Drunk when the incident allegedly occurred, Jenna can’t remember what happened. But as the four-part drama unfolds, Jenna’s only hope of proving her innocence lies in uncovering the truth about a dark event in her past. Look out for Kelvin Fletcher and Sharon Rooney playing Jenna’s teaching colleagues.FULL STORY P11LAST IN SERIES!Around the World in 80 DaysSUN 30 January, 6.10pm BBC1 DramaThe adventurous voyage comes to an end, with Phileas Fogg (David Tennant), Fix and Passepartout reaching New York for the last leg of their extraordinary journey. But Phileas realises…4 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Farewell…Best known for…Peter presented popular BBC show Gardeners’ World, starting out as a guest host in 1976. He was soon a firm favourite and worked on the show regularly until 2007.Other achievements…He was also a presenter on BBC1’s lunchtime series Pebble Mill at One from 1981 until 1984 and covered the Chelsea Flower Show for the BBC. Peter worked as a gardening columnist until his death and recently campaigned against the ban on the use of peat in commercial horticulture.Family life…Peter died in Chelmsford, Essex, on 14 January, aged 86. He’s survived by his children, Alison and Roger.…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Coming soon…★ Sister Boniface Mysteries on UKTV channel Drama is a 10-part crime series set in 1960s rural England. It follows the investigations of moped-riding Sister Boniface of St Vincent’s Convent, played by Lorna Watson, who was first seen in the role in BBC1’s Father Brown.★ There’s another season of the popular ITV2 series Shopping with Keith Lemon on the way. The eccentric presenter, alter ago of comedian Leigh Francis, will again be chatting to celebrities as they trawl around the shops.★ Adrian Scarborough stars in Acorn TV’s new crime series The Chelsea Detective. He plays DI Max Arnold, who lives on a houseboat and investigates murders and murky goings-on in a wealthy London borough.★ Sir Patrick Stewart is back in his iconic role of Jean-Luc Picard in season two of…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022You liked…Now try…DOC MARTINon ITVIf you enjoyed…The Cornwall-based comedy drama starring Martin Clunes as grumpy GP Martin Ellingham, which followed the doctor’s relationships with the gossipy locals and his on/off relationship with school headmistress Louisa (Caroline Catz).HOLDINGon ITVYou’ll want to check out…Game of Thrones star Conleth Hill and Derry Girls’ Siobhán McSweeney in the upcoming four-part comedy drama Holding, set in a small coastal West Cork village. Conleth plays local police officer PJ Collins, who’s called to solve a serious crime for the first time in his career.WORDS: CAREN CLARK, HANNAH DAVIES, ELAINE REILLY. PHOTOS: BBC, GETTY, ITV…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Traumatic reunion!CASUALTYSaturday, 9.30pm BBC1 DramaParamedic Iain Dean was left reeling when girlfriend Chrissie Danes dumped him at Christmas 2020 when they worked for the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services.The couple were completely loved-up until Iain undertook a risky rescue in a quarry that nearly cost him his life. For reasons unknown, Chrissie walked away from the relationship, leaving Iain hurt…Big challengeThis week, Iain and Chrissie (played by real-life couple Michael Stevenson and Lauren Crace) are reunited, when they’re paired together to work a shift. But, from the start, Iain’s frosty with his ex.Despite that, the medics work closely as they treat husband and wife Tommy and Danni (Corrie’s Richard Crehan and Emmerdale star Jasmine Stewart), who have been injured in an explosion at their pub. With Tommy unable to see and Danni…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Cooking up classics!newGREAT BRITISH MENUTuesday-Thursday, 8pm BBC2 CookeryA new batch of top chefs get set to compete as Great British Menu returns, and this time the prize is to cook a course at a banquet celebrating 100 years of British broadcasting.There’s also a new judging panel, made up of restaurateur Nisha Katona, food podcaster and comedian Ed Gamble and Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge.Host Andi Oliver oversees proceedings once again and, this week, chefs from the UK’s central region battle it out by theming their dishes on some of the area’s most iconic actors and shows.There are two interpretations of Dad’s Army, a reimagining of Peaky Blinders and even Blockbusters gets a look-in!But what is Tom hoping to see from the chefs?‘I’m looking for technique, I’m looking for flavour,’ he says. ‘Above all…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Where is Tina?Friday MUST-SEE EPISODE!As news of Aaron’s arrest leaks out, the locals are up in arms to think that one of their own has been part of the spate of evil attacks by far-right extremists. With morale low in the community, Shirley’s thoughts return to her own personal pain over her ‘missing’ sister Tina.In The Vic, Zack’s all ears as Shirley wonders aloud whether Tina will one day stroll through the doors, and offers to help search for her sister.Of course, the Carters don’t know that serial killer Gray murdered Tina after she worked out he’d killed his wife Chantelle. They still think she’s on the run, having been accused of trying to kill Ian Beale.Gray then bundled Tina’s body out of No.1 and into the boot of his car. But…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Locked in!While Roy’s done his best to try to get Nina to address her anxiety, this week Nina takes drastic action, much to Asha’s alarm.Knowing that Nina is really struggling to control her fear following Seb’s horrific murder last year, Asha’s now wavering about going to university. Nina’s confided that she makes her feel safe, and the last thing her girlfriend Asha wants to do is wrong-foot her.HelpAsha’s shift in enthusiasm comes as a shock to dad Dev – so in a bid to encourage his daughter to visit the college she’s set her heart on, Dev drops a guide to Glasgow in her bag.However, Nina spots it and, realising Asha’s heading north, she starts catastrophising over reports that floods are expected.When Asha drops in to say goodbye, Nina pockets her…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Soap gossip!★ Inside Emmerdale’s fiery romanceActor Lawrence Robb AKA Emmerdale’s Mackenzie Boyd has explained why Charity and his character are such a good match. ‘Mack sees a lot of himself in Charity,’ says Lawrence. ‘Not knowing what either one of them is thinking or will do next is quite exciting for them.’★ Corrie villain to star with Dallas legend!Gray O’Brien, best known as Coronation Street villain Tony Gordon, is taking part in a stage play alongside Patrick Duffy of Dallas fame! The actors are starring in a new production of classic Broadway thriller Catch Me If You Can. Its UK tour opens in February.★ Ex-Hollyoaker in new cop seriesFilming has begun on a new ITV detective drama, Ridley. The four-parter will see ex-Hollyoaks actor Bronagh Waugh star as DI Carol Farman…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Search for a star!NEW FACTUALThe Great Cookbook ChallengeMonday, 8pm C4We’re a nation of cookbook enthusiasts, and chef Jamie Oliver is on the hunt for the next big name in cookery in a new seven-part C4 series, The Great Cookbook Challenge.There’s a book deal with Penguin Michael Joseph up for grabs, and foodies from all walks of life will be pitching their cookbook idea and showcasing their recipes in the hope of securing the prize.‘Getting a book deal is huge as publishing is brutal and it’s hard to get your pitch in front of anyone,’ says Jamie, who’s developed 25 cookbooks over his career.‘It could be life-changing – it was for me. My books have shaped my career, taken me around the world and given me amazing opportunities. That’s why it’s so exciting to…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022To the Manoir born!NEW FACTUALSimply Raymond BlancSaturday, 11.40am ITVRaymond Blanc invites us back to the kitchen garden of his two-Michelin-starred Oxfordshire restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons this weekend for a new series of Simply Raymond Blanc, where the chef shows us delicious and tempting recipes that you can rustle up easily with a few fresh ingredients.‘It’s not a cheffy programme, it’s about creating simple food which is fun and rewarding to make!’ says Raymond. ‘It’s not something where you’re going to sweat for four hours – then you’d hate me because it’s too complicated!’The series’ first episode focuses on breakfast and brunch dishes, including homemade granola bars, an appetising apricot-and-almond crumble, and three ways to serve an omelette.He hopes that viewers will rediscover the joy of cookery from watching the show and trying…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022HAVE YOUR SAYWrite to: Have Your Say, What’s On TV, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6JREmail us: wotv.postbag@futurenet.com Please remember to include your full postal address in your emailWe pay: £10 for every letter or rant printed and £25 for the Star Letter!In it to win it!Ant and Dec’s new ITV show Limitless Win is quite gripping in some places, though hard to understand in others, as there is no end of lifelines and bonus rounds to contend with. Two couples have to answer questions to win a potentially limitless cash prize, yet it’s the hosts who make the show enjoyable, with their enthusiastic antics.Joyce Wilson, Co DerryRant of the weekQuiet questions!It’s good to have The Weakest Link back on BBC1 – however, I can’t help but feel that comedian Romesh Ranganathan…3 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Farewell, Trixie!CALL THE MIDWIFESunday, 8pm BBC1 DramaQ Trixie has a harrowing case this week with a paraplegic man. What happens?A He’s discharged himself early from hospital, so he’s in an inadequate living situation and nothing has been put in place – there’s no social or nursing care. Trixie is left to pick up the pieces. But she loves a fight! She’s posh but a scrapper when she fights against social injustice. There are not enough Trixies in this world!Q At the end of the episode, Trixie goes to Portofino to be with her godmother. What can you tell us about that?A It’s sad, as she receives a message that her godmother is poorly. Trixie feels she must visit because her godmother has always been there for her. Trixie doesn’t have a…2 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Ruby’s rage!THE GOOD KARMA HOSPITALSunday, 8pm ITV DramaDr Ruby was devastated when Dr Varma left without even saying goodbye, and she’s still processing her heartbreak!She returns to work after two weeks in quarantine following her contact with a Nipah virus patient, but anger gets the better of her.Ruby’s brusque manner offends a patient’s daughter, Mia, and Dr Lydia steps in to diagnose Mia’s mother with mercury poisoning from skin creams she uses to hide her low-caste identity.‘Ruby feels like a lot of strong-willed women after a break-up,’ says Amrita Acharia, who plays her. ‘She’s in denial and wants to punch something!’But as tensions come to a head, she gets some devastating news…‘Ruby has to accept she’s really not OK,’ explains Amrita. ‘She doesn’t know who to turn to!’…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Talk of the town!newHOPE STREETMon-Fri, 2.15pm (Scot, Wed, 3pm) BBC1 Drama All 10 episodes are available on BBC iPlayer nowEnglish cop DC Leila Hussain’s first impression of fictional Northern Ireland coastal town Port Devine is of a sleepy backwater and the perfect place to lie low. But she soon learns that the tight-knit locals are watching her closely.‘Leila’s arrived under mysterious circ*mstances. Inspector Finn O’Hare [Primeval star Ciarán McMenamin] knows why she’s there and is protecting her secret,’ explains Amara Karan, who plays Leila, the region’s first Muslim officer, in BBC1’s new 10-part drama Hope Street. ‘The locals are a little bit nosy, but there’s also suspicion. It’s odd for a detective to suddenly arrive at a small station and do day-to-day policing.’Making her markLeila spins a story about a jealous ex-boyfriend in…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Crossing the line?newTHE TEACHERMonday-Thursday, 9pm Channel 5 DramaJenna Garvey (Sheridan Smith) is one of the most popular teachers at a selective grammar school in Bradford, although her chaotic personal life raises a few eyebrows in the staffroom…After a drunken night out, Jenna’s horrified to discover that she’s been accused of sleeping with Kyle (Ackley Bridge’s Samuel Bottomley), one of her 15-year-old pupils.‘Jenna is such a complex character. I love the fact that you don’t know if she’s telling the truth or not,’ says Sheridan. ‘She’s got a drink problem, she’s lost her mum and she has a strained relationship with her dad – she’s gone off the rails a bit. I always want to make a character likeable, but I also want the audience to doubt Jenna and to feel unsure about…2 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Look who’sback…OLIVIA D’LIMADeath in Paradise BBC1 • Friday • 9pmFACT FILE➤ Casualty paramedic Olivia is best known as Fenisha Khatri in Casualty from 2020 until last year, when she was killed off in a train accident.➤ Finding fame She started out in some short films before playing Boss in the 2019 comedy Twisted Guide to Life.➤ Red carpet She was nominated for the Newcomer gong at the National Television Awards in 2021, and played Daffers in the 2020 TV movie Hash#.Olivia guest stars in this week’s Death in Paradise as pop star Ayana Jelani, who’s now a patient at the Ocean View Rehabilitation clinic on the island. There’s a huge shock when Ayana is found dead in her room. An investigation is launched and it seems her death could have been…2 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Brawn in the USA!ReacherNEWAvailable: Friday 4 February Genre: Action thriller Season: 1 Eps: 8 (released weekly) Runs: 60minAs played by Tom Cruise in two action movies, Jack Reacher was physically rather different from the hulking 6ft 5in military veteran described in author Lee Child’s novels. But the incarnation of the drifter in new series Reacher will be more familiar to fans of the books, as muscle-bound, square-jawed 6ft 2in Alan Ritchson takes on the role.‘Reacher is a retired military police officer who is huge, violent, highly intelligent and an incredible detective,’ says Alan, who played Aquaman in Smallville and Hawk in Titans. ‘He just sort of wanders the country and trouble seems to find him. He’s that knight in shining armour who cleans up the streets for us!’Wanted manThe series starts with Reacher…4 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Horror for Rhona!Monday MUST-SEE EPISODE!An unexpected dose of horror floors Rhona Goskirk this week when her killer rapist ex-husband Pierce Harris gets in touch!The village vet is stunned to receive a letter from jailed Pierce informing her that he’s dying and asking her to help him contact his son, Marcus.Given that twisted Pierce raped Rhona, took Vanessa hostage and killed Rhona’s boyfriend Graham Foster, Vanessa is horrified when Rhona entertains the idea. Desperate to stop Rhona helping Pierce, Vanessa threatens to tell her partner Marlon – who was initially charged and jailed for Graham’s murder – what’s going on.‘Every time Rhona feels as though she has managed to put Pierce to bed, he comes back to haunt her. She feels fear, panic and mistrust because he has been so deceitful. Can she…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Struggles with fameNEW FACTUALKate Garraway’s Life StoriesThursday, 9pm ITVCharlotte Church shot to stardom when she was just 11 after singing Pie Jesu on This Morning. Since then, the so-called ‘Voice of an Angel’ has sold more than 10 million records worldwide. But fame hasn’t been easy for the Welsh classical singer turned pop star, as she reveals to Kate Garraway in the presenter’s first Life Stories show since taking over from Piers Morgan.‘I’ve lived through all sorts of rubbish and trauma, chaos and pain,’ says Charlotte, now 35. ‘Being famous is like being in a psychological grinder. You’re constantly questioned and rejected and betrayed.’Invasion of privacyOver the years Charlotte has had to deal with plenty of heartache, which has become the subject of tabloid gossip. She was also a victim of the…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022BLOOMING marvellous!NEW FACTUALYour Garden Made PerfectFriday, 8pm (not NI) BBC2Angela Scanlon is back helping people create their ideal gardens as Your Garden Made Perfect returns to BBC2. But this time some of the virtual reality garden plans are so wildly ambitious that Angela has doubts about whether the designers can pull them off!‘I look at the designs and go, are you serious? Are you going to be able to achieve that?’ says the 38-year-old presenter.Innovative ideas‘This series there’s one particular project where there’s a giant mouldy shed and the budget won’t stretch to replace it, so instead the designer – and I won’t say who – goes, we’ll just flip the shed on its side instead. It didn’t go to plan!’This week, award-winning garden designers Manoj Malde and Pip Probert compete…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022FUN!£500 crosswordSolve the clues and rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out the name of an English soap actor (4,5). To enter, see below right. The winner gets £500. Usual rules apply (below).ACROSS1 See picture clue: Jo -----, host of The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (5)6 Francesca -----, played Lady Jessica in 1984 science-fiction film Dune (5)7 Amber -----, played Mera in superhero film Aquaman (5)9 Voice of Marge Simpson, Julie ------(6)11 Emmerdale role of Shirley Stelfox, ----Birch (4)12 Nicola ------, actor whose TV credits include The Split and Unforgotten (6)15 TV series from 2015 written by Charlie Higson, ------and Hyde (6)17 Sir Elton John album, Goodbye ---------------(6,5,4)19 Pinocchio’s ‘cricket’ (6)21 Jane ------, played Daphne in sitcom Frasier (6)24 Law-enforcing cartoon canine, Deputy ----(4)25…4 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022YOUR STARSARIES (21 March-20 April)This is one of the most productive weeks in your career. Focus on the longer-term aims of your professional ambition.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0426*TAURUS (21 April-21 May)Lateral thinking will help you make sense of a recent conundrum. You’ll find the solution as the Moon moves towards Leo.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0427*GEMINI (22 May-21 June)This week’s astral configuration will encourage some of your unused skills to resurface when you help a friend in need.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0428*CANCER (22 June-22 July)Create some mystery around you and develop some gumption, as you’ll always be the leading person in your own life.☎ STARLINE: 0905 817 0429*LEO (23 July-22 August)If you’re starting a DIY project, meal prep for the upcoming week because you’re going to be hard-pressed to complete it.☎ STARLINE:…2 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022What’s Hot!What’s Not!Ice is nice!The new series of Dancing on Ice, which began on ITV on 16 January, did well, with 4.3m tuning in to the opener. It narrowly beat the second episode of BBC1’s The Green Planet, which pulled in 4.2m.Losing gameDespite drawing 3.2m viewers for the first episode on 11 January, BBC1’s workplace-harassment drama Rules of the Game struggled on 12 January, with its second episode pulling in just 2.5m. It was beaten by the return of ITV detective drama The Bay (3.4m).…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Nicky’s worst NIGHTMARE!HOLBY CITYTuesday, 7.50pm (Scotland, 8.20pm) BBC1 DramaCameron Dunn may be dead, but his evil legacy lives on for Nicky McKendrick. Not only is she struggling to bond with baby Juliet, who was fathered by Cameron, this week she comes face-to-face with a patient, Patricia Cole, whose dad was murdered by her ex!Nicky (Belinda Owusu) is shaken when Patricia is assigned as her patient, and Patricia (Kimberley Okoye) is equally horrified. She lashes out at Nicky, then begs to be transferred to another hospital.But her condition deteriorates rapidly, and Patricia needs emergency heart surgery. Although Eli Ebrahimi (Davood Ghadami) offers to step in, Jac Naylor (Rosie Marcel) insists that Nicky must operate on Patricia. Will she save Patricia?whattowatch.com/holby-city…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Identity crisis!LAST IN SERIES!THE TOURISTSunday, 9pm BBC1 DramaDanger awaits Elliot when his quest to discover who he is concludes in the explosive finale to twisty thriller The Tourist.Events take a shocking turn for the mysterious amnesiac and his ex-lover Luci (Shalom Brune-Franklin) during their encounter with vengeful gangster Kosta (Alex Dimitriades). As Elliot then teams up again with caring rookie cop Helen (Danielle Macdonald), difficult decisions have to be made. But while he fights for survival, can Elliot finally learn the truth about his identity?‘His past catches up with him,’ teases Jamie Dornan, who plays Elliot. ‘It’s exciting!’…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Mini crosswordwin £100!ACROSS1 Netflix series, Behind ---Eyes (3)3 Star, writer and director of BBC1’s I May Destroy You, Michaela ----(4)5 Oscar-winner who starred in 2003’s Chicago, Catherine ---------(4-5)7 ----Armstrong, played Brian Lane in BBC1 crime drama New Tricks (4)9 ----Grylls, TV survivalist (4)11 TV comedy-drama series set in the fictional village of Portwenn (3,6)13 ----Headey, Game of Thrones’ Cersei Lannister (4)14 The Simpsons’ helicopter traffic reporter, Arnie ---(3)DOWN1 Luke and Bo Duke’s county (7)2 Celebrity group that included Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, ---Pack (3)3 Rabid dog in a Stephen King story turned into a 1983 film (4)4 Eric Morecambe’s long-time comedy partner, -----Wise (5)6 Star of BBC1 dramas Gentleman Jack and Vigil, -------Jones (7)8 The Man from -----, 1960s TV series and 2015 film (1.1.1.1.1.)10 Mr Selfridge actor and 2010…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022A bit ofrazzle-dazzle!newBIG NIGHT OF MUSICALSSaturday, 7pm BBC1 EntertainmentMusicals can take us into a magical world of storytelling, song and dance, and this week sees a one-off celebration of a whole variety of them.This Saturday, for one night only, The National Lottery is bringing together the biggest shows in theatre, including Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and Disney’s The Lion King and Frozen.Filmed at the Manchester Arena, the mood-lifting spectacular is a thank-you to lottery players who helped National Lottery funding support theatres with £228m during the pandemic.Your host for the evening is Jason Manford, who’s thrilled to be involved with it, especially as he opens the show with his very own jazz-hands performance!‘It would be silly not to, given there’s a live orchestra,’ grins Jason, who’s no stranger to treading the…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022SHOCK ATTACK!Tuesday MUST-SEE EPISODE!Another day, another scrap between Max and his No.1 enemy Daniel.But this time round, the consequences are catastrophic.Although Daniel has tried to keep his patience with Max – who’s caused no amount of trouble, almost losing him his job – the teacher is about to get pushed too far.IndiscreetAt the school, Daniel’s leading a workshop about consent and is pleasantly surprised when Max shows up. But tempers flare when a comment Daniel makes later forces David to open up about his rape ordeal to Max.David’s furious with Daniel for putting him in this awkward position – and so is Max.‘With a child’s understanding of things, Max then decides it’s his job to make Daniel suffer,’ says Rob Mallard, who plays the teacher.Unable to contain his rage, Max swipes…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Woolpack sold!Given that Cain ruined the deal Chas had struck with Al, the fate of The Woolpack now lies in the hands of an auctioneer.Chas is horrified when she hears that Kim Tate is sniffing around. And a confrontation between the women only serves to fuel Kim’s desire.With deflated Chas refusing to attend the sale, Paddy starts to worry about his wife until a chance comment from Charity sparks a fire in the former landlady…Mystery buyerAt the auction house, the Dingles’ hearts are in their mouths as the bidding gets underway. Moira is especially aghast when her husband Cain starts raising his hand! Much to the farmer’s relief, Cain’s outbid by someone online who clinches the deal.‘Chas has lost everything and now she has no idea who’s going to be buying…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022FLOWER POWERFACTUALThe Green PlanetSunday, 7pm BBC1During his decades as a natural-history broadcaster, Sir David Attenborough has had numerous encounters with wildlife, and in this week’s The Green Planet, he’s attacked by a cactus!The presenter is in Arizona exploring how plants deal with extreme desert temperatures. To demonstrate how the teddy-bear cholla cactus uses sharp spines for protection, he gamely prods one…‘That’s a dangerous plant!’ he says. ‘It has dense spines in rosettes, so they point in all directions. They’re like glass and go into you and you have trouble getting them out!’IngeniousMeanwhile, the saguaro cactus, also in Arizona, has another method of survival. It stores up to 5,000 litres of rainwater in a ‘pleated’ trunk.‘They have ribs like an accordion,’ reveals producer Paul Williams. ‘If it rains, they swell; if it…1 min
What's on TV|29-Jan-2022Conned by my Tinder boyfriendNEW FACTUALThe Tinder SwindlerFrom Wednesday 2 Feb NetflixCecilie Fjellhøy was swept off her feet when she met Simon Leviev on the dating app Tinder. He claimed he was the CEO of a diamond company and lived a lifestyle of fancy restaurants, fast cars and luxury holidays.‘Simon had this magnetism,’ says Cecilie, who lives in London. ‘I thought, “There’s something about this guy that’s special.” It felt like being in a movie.’In dangerBut everything changed when Simon rang Cecilie from Amsterdam claiming he was being threatened over a diamond deal worth millions. He said he couldn’t use his credit cards in case his enemies tracked him down and killed him.‘He asked if he could use my cards for a while instead,’ says Cecilie. ‘Of course I was going to help him,…1 min
