Closer TV
TV WEEK: 17-23 FEB
TUNE IN TO CLOSER’S PICK OF THE TELLY EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT WITH TV EDITOR HANNAH WRIGHT
1 THE PET PSYCHIC: WHAT’S YOUR DOG THINKING?
NEW SERIES
TUE 20 FEB, 7PM, CHANNEL 5
Renowned pet psychic Beth Lee-Crowther uses her all-seeing eye to help owners gain a better understanding of their furry friends. Using her natural other-worldly abilities, Beth’s been speaking to animals for over 20 years and, incredibly, they answer back! Areal-life Dr Doolittle, in episode one (of four) prepare to be staggered by chicken chat (why has Petal stopped laying eggs?), plus there’s Yogi the dog who won’t go walkies. She also asks cat Arya (on behalf of its owners) if she’d mind being cloned, and meets Misty the ferret who may be ready for love… Ace!
2 THE MASKED SINGER: THE FINAL
FINAL
SAT 17 FEB, 7.20PM, ITV1
The final three disguised singers compete to be crowned the ultimate champion in the Grand Final, while all 12 masked singers return for a special group performance.
3 THE WAY
NEW SERIES
MON 19 FEB, 9PM, BBC1
Michael Sheen directs (as well as appears in) this fab unique drama that mixes hard-hitting political storylines with supernatural elements. Set in the steelworking community in Port Talbot, Wales, it stars Callum Scott Howells and Steffan Rhodri.
4 BOARDERS
NEW SERIES
TUE 20 FEB, 9PM, BBC3
New coming-of-age comedy following five underprivileged black students who win scholarships to an elite boarding school.
5 LOVE ISLAND: ALL STARS: THE LIVE FINAL
FINAL
MON 19 FEB, 9PM, ITV2
Ashorter series than normal, but Love Island: All Stars has certainly brought the drama – thanks to former faves such as Georgia Steel, Toby Aromolaran, Arabella Chi and Callum Jones all returning. As Closer went to press, a number of relationships were still very much in the air, but there’s still time for the sparks to fly before presenter Maya Jama announces the winner – and £50k is up for grabs, just like in the regular show.
6 SORT YOUR LIFE OUT WITH STACEY SOLOMON
NEW SERIES
Stacey Solomon:
Transforming homes with a clear-out and life-changing hacks, Stacey Solomon, 34, is back with decluttering tips…
TUE 20 FEB, 9PM, BBC1
Stacey Solomon and her dream team of expert sorters (Dilly, Iwan and Rob) make folk lay out everything they own in a massive warehouse, and then go through it all. Fabulously inspiring, it’s a wonderful way to upcycle and declutter – kicking off a new series in Redhill, Surrey, with single dad Craig, who’s been bringing up his two young daughters since they lost their mum to cancer four years ago. He feels th
