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1 KATE GARRAWAY: DEREK’S STORY
STRUGGLES WITH ILLNESS TUE 26 MARCH, 9PM, ITV1
This follow up to Finding Derek (2021) and Caring For Derek (2022) sees Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway documenting the final year of husband Derek Draper’s life. With close access to Derek – who sadly passed away in January of this year – and Kate, it highlights the challenges faced by millions of people in the UK living with serious illness and disability and those who care for them. When asked why he wanted to take part in this film, Derek said, “I want to be heard”. His body was ravaged by Covid and he became the longest-surviving patient with Coronavirus. He died at the age of 56.
2 THE ONLY WAY IS ESSEX
WAY MORE DRAMZ
SUN 24 MARCH, 9PM, ITVBE
Our favourite glam Essex set ditch the grey skies of the UK for the vibrant beaches of Bali. Back in Essex, a familiar face returns – the OG herself, Lauren Goodger!
3 THE UNDERDOG: JOSH MUST WIN
REALITY WITH A TWIST
MON 25-WED 27 MARCH, 9PM, E4 / GOOD FRI, 11.05PM, C4
Abunch of people think they’re in a TV popularity contest called The Favourite, living in a “pimped-up mansion”. In there is an “underdog” called Josh, and behind the scenes, Nick Grimshaw, Amber Gill, Vicky Pattison and bid to make Josh the winner.
Pete Wicks are manipulating the show in a
NEW SERIES
4 MANDY
HAPLESS HERIONE
WED 27 MARCH, 10/10.15PM, BBC2
The third series of Diane Morgan’s comedy sees her joined by faces old and new (including Diane’s Motherland cast-mate Paul Ready).
5 ANDI OLIVER’S FABULOUS FEASTS
BIG BASHES ACROSS THE COUNTRY WED 27 MARCH, 8PM, BBC2
Renowned chef Andi Oliver is the ultimate party-starter (from legendary warehouse bashes back in the ’80s when she was a singer in a punk band, to her ground-breaking pop-up restaurants). Now Andi comes to the aid of folk across the UK who want to celebrate their communities. Each episode will see Andi put on a big party – rustling up unique themed dishes, meeting local chefs and suppliers and looking at recipes that make the area special.
THE GREAT CELEBRITY BAKE OFF FOR STAND UP TO CANCER
A MOST ENTERTAINING EPISODE SUN 24 MARCH, 7.40PM, C4
Pretty much anything Danny Dyer says is hilarious, so week two of Celebrity Bake Off is crammed with LOLs – plus Paul, Prue, Alison, and Noel chuckling away as the famous faces attempt to make “highly decorated biscuit people”. Along with Danny, we’ve got Rhod Gilbert, plus Leigh Francis (as himself – not his alter-ego Keith Lemon), and Yinka Bokinni. According to Prue, it should be
