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Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd What’s on TV is a value-packed, easy-to-use weekly magazine, full of TV information, features and listings. The Soapweek section gives you in-depth story updates and the double-page Soap Diary gives you a rundown of upcoming plots, complete with "must-see" moments flagged up. The TV Week and Real Life sections cover the best of the week's programmes, and there are seven days of clearly set out listings. ENGLAND edition

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In This IssueHOT TV THIS WEEKnew for 2018Dancing on IceSUNDAY 7 January, 6.00pm ITV EntertainmentThe celebrity ice-skating show is back with the likes of Coronation Street’s Brooke Vincent and Antony Cotton, as well as singer Cheryl Baker gliding around the rink with expert partners. This time Torvill and Dean are judges, along with Jason Gardiner and Ashley Banjo. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield are back to host.FULL STORY P12new for 2018KiriWEDNESDAY 10 January 9.00pm C4 DramaSarah Lancashire plays social worker Miriam in this four-part drama about the abduction and murder of Kiri, a young, black girl who is just about to be adopted by her white foster family. Miriam arranges for Kiri to see her biological grandparents but she goes missing during the visit and Miriam finds herself under suspicion.FULL STORY P14Keep up with the…4 min

In This IssueBack on the case!9 pages of all the week’s biggest TV showsVERASunday, 8.00pm ITV DramaQ What can fans expect from the new series?A More good-quality drama! There are always good stories – that’s what I like about it. This year, there’s a car crash that Vera thinks is suspicious, but you’ll have to wait and see about the rest. We’ve got good guest stars, too.Q The first episode opens with the discovery of a detective’s body in an abattoir. What was it like filming that?A That was filmed in a real meat-processing plant. There were some mock-up scenes – some of it wasn’t real because it had to be filmed in such a way that it wasn’t too offensive!Q Kenny Doughty, who plays Vera’s sidekick DS Aiden Healy, is back, too. What’s it…3 min

In This IssueDisobeying orders!DEATH IN PARADISEThursday, 9.00pm BBC1 DramaCracking crimes and chasing crooks, Death in Paradise’s action woman, Florence, has always seemed invincible – until she broke her leg last week!So this week she’s stuck in bed at home as the team investigates a murder at a poker tournament.‘The viewers will see her house for the first time, because doctors tell her she has to rest,’ reveals Joséphine Jobert, who plays her. ‘Jack (Ardal O’Hanlon) comes to visit Florence to tell her about a player who has been poisoned and she’s not happy to be missing out, so she goes back to work!’This year, the cast and crew faced their biggest challenge yet when hurricanes hit Guadeloupe, where the series is filmed.‘It was scary,’ says Joséphine.‘But we were lucky compared with some of…1 min

In This IssueBack from the dead!new for 2018SILENT WITNESSMon, Tue, 9.00pm BBC1 DramaSilent Witness viewers breathed a sigh of relief when, at the end of the 20th series last year, pathologist Nikki survived being buried alive. Now she’s back in a two-part story, in which she looks into the disappearance of a friend‘It was a massive way to end the last series,’ says Emilia Fox, who plays Nikki. ‘This new run reflects the effect it’s had on Nikki and her relationships with her colleagues Jack (David Caves), Thomas (Richard Lintern) and Clarissa (Liz Carr); the question of how the team regroups.’After all she’s been through, Nikki deserves a break, so in this series she has a love interest – a diplomat played by US actor Michael Landes.‘Before every series I ask: “Does Nikki find anyone?”’…1 min

In This IssueComing soon…★ Watch out for Suranne Jones in the Sky Atlantic drama Save Me. She plays Claire, who had a fling with womanising drunk Nelson ‘Nelly’ Rawe (Lennie James) 13 years earlier. When Nelly finds himself accused of an awful crime he has to clear his name and make amends for his past.★ In Britain’s Top 100 Dogs on ITV, Sara Cox and Ben Fogle reveal the top 100 dog breeds in the country, with contributions from celebrity dog lovers, including Corrie star Simon Gregson.★ After a successful return in 2016, The X-Files is back for another series on Channel 5. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson return as sci-fi investigators Mulder and Scully, ready to delve into more cases of the weird and wonderful.★ Lenny Henry’s roots are in the Caribbean,…1 min

In This IssueOlly Murs joins The Voice!new for 2018THE VOICE UKSaturday, 8.00pm ITV EntertainmentOlly Murs is a talent-show success story. Coming second on The X Factor in 2009, he’s had four No 1 albums and four No 1 singles in the UK and has sold more than 17 million records worldwide. Now he’s a coach on The Voice UK, which returns this week.‘I’m really enjoying the red chair,’ says Olly, 33. ‘It comes with responsibility; knowing I’ve got the singers’ dreams in my hand and can potentially change someone’s life.’As the blind auditions begin, Olly and his fellow coaches Tom Jones, Jennifer Hudson and will.i.am listen with their backs to the singers and, if they like what they hear, they hit a button to turn their chair.Pitch battle‘Will’s been psyching me out, getting me to turn…1 min

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Why is my TV describing everything on the screen? ›

If you are hearing an extra narrator describing the action or setting in a show you're watching, you may be hearing the Audio Description Service or Descriptive Video Service (DVS), which is made available to audiences who are blind or visually impaired.

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How do I get my TV to stop narrating everything? ›

Open Settings on your TV and go to "Accessibility" to turn off narration. Some TVs have multiple narration features, like Sony, which are called "Audio Description," "TalkBack," and "Screen Reader." Many smart TVs and remotes also have shortcuts you can use, like pressing the "Mic" or "Volume" buttons.

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How do I get my TV screen back to normal? ›

This option may be called "Picture Size," "Aspect Ratio," "Screen Fit," or something similar. To find this option, go to your TV's settings menu and look for the display or picture options. Once you've found the option, select it and choose the option that best fits your screen.

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What is the longest running TV show that's still on? ›

The Simpsons is one of the longest-running series in TV history. It began in 1987 as a short sketch on the Tracey Ullman Show before entering syndication two years later. And after an impressive 34 seasons, it's still being produced today.

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What is the oldest news show on TV? ›

1947 marks the debut of two milestone television programs, both broadcast by NBC. Howdy Doody captivates a generation of young viewers, while Meet the Press begins its reign as television's longest running program. Both NBC and CBS unveil fifteen minute national newscasts during the 1947-48 season.

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What is the oldest sitcom on TV? ›

In 1947, the first American television sitcom, Mary Kay and Johnny, debuted. Since that time, many of the most watched shows in the US have been sitcoms. American sitcoms are generally written to run a total of 22 minutes in length, leaving eight minutes for advertisem*nts in a 30-minute timeslot.

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Can you turn audio description off? ›

Turning audio description on/off varies depending on your TV make and model; TVs have different remote controls and Settings menus. Usually the feature can be found in your TV's Settings menu, under Accessibility. Some makes of TVs have a dedicated button on the remote control.

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How do I disable the narrator? ›

Pressing Windows key + Ctrl + Enter at the same time instantly turns off Narrator. Or, on Windows 10, go to Settings > Ease of Access > Narrator and toggle off the switch. On Windows 11, go to Settings > Accessibility > Narrator to toggle off the switch.

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How do I get rid of writing on my TV screen? ›

Check your TV's remote control: Look for a dedicated button labeled "CC," "Subtitles," or "Closed Captions" on your remote control. Press that button to toggle the closed captions on and off. Sometimes, this button is located within a menu or settings section of the remote.

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