Joanne Lowles
Joanne Lowles has been writing about TV since 2002. After graduating from Cardiff University with a Postgraduate Diploma in Magazine Journalism, she worked for All About Soap magazine covering the ups and downs of life on the cobbles, the square and the Dales.
Next came nearly 10 years at TV Times magazine as a writer and then deputy features editor. Here she spent many happy days interviewing the biggest names in entertainment and visiting the sets of some of our most popular shows including Downton Abbey, Call the Midwife and Strictly Come Dancing.
With a love of nature and wildlife she’s also interviewed the leading experts in this area including David Attenborough, Chris Packham and Steve Backshall. She’s also travelled the world visiting Mongolia, Canada and South Africa to see how the best in the business make the most brilliant natural history documentaries.
Freelance since 2013, she is now is a digital writer and editor for What to Watch, previews the best on the box for TV Times mag each week and loves being constantly surprised, entertained and informed by the amazing TV that she is lucky enough to watch.
Latest articles by Joanne Lowles
![Sheridan Smith looking glam at The Brit Awards in 2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nJQBxc9TiUgA5nmjpEF47i-320-80.jpg)
Best Sheridan Smith dramas: her biggest roles ranked
By Joanne Lowles last updated
Sheridan Smith is one of the brightest stars on the small screen. Here's our pick of her most memorable performances.
![A perfect match? Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson star.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2YejS8rjWdLn8ZVHjdVWQc-320-80.jpg)
'Marry Me' release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know
By Joanne Lowles published
Save the date for 'Marry Me' a new rom-com starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson.
![Julie Walters at the EE British Academy Film Awards in London.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K4yV3ktpHfEgFEjgsmoyKa-320-80.jpg)
Julie Walters — things you didn't know about the 'Harry Potter' star
By Joanne Lowles published
Here's everything you need to know about Julie Walters including why she was expelled from school!
![EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt on the red carpet wearing a suit.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GoBDNmU3yZq5CRGV2FsRvU-320-80.jpg)
Adam Woodyatt: things you didn't know about the EastEnders actor
By Joanne Lowles published
Adam Woodyatt is back in EastEnders after a short break.
![TV tonight Freddie Mercury: A Life in Ten Pictures](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pMQwXQn9W4XLMkvR3NnS9Y-320-80.jpg)
Freddie Mercury: Six things you didn't know about the Queen frontman
By Joanne Lowles last updated
![Frankie Bridge I'm A Celebrity](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GDpREf8ce3wRXAFqChUeLH-320-80.jpg)
Frankie Bridge — from pop princess to Queen of the Castle? Things you didn't know about the 'I'm A Celebrity' favourite
By Joanne Lowles published
Frankie Bridge is heading to Gwrych Castle in Wales for 'I'm a Celebrity' 2021.
![The brilliant She-Ra saves the day again.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7fBE93VQzNSAMnrRBkPsGL-320-80.jpg)
The best children's TV shows to watch right now
By Joanne Lowles published
Stuck for what will keep the kids entertained? Here’s our guide to the best shows for children to watch right now.
![The Bridgerton cast.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jFcYfHYmqr5eJzgVt94guU-320-80.jpg)
The best historical TV shows to stream right now
By Joanne Lowles published
The only problem with historical TV shows is there are so many to choose from. Here’s our handy historical hit-list of the best to watch in 2021.
![Best Netflix shows for toddlers — Benjamin, Peter and Lily get ready for another adventure.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w9WcgahyKfbZKjWs2DKys8-320-80.jpg)
Best Netflix shows for toddlers to watch right now
By Joanne Lowles published
Here’s our handy guide to the best Netflix shows for toddlers to enjoy in 2021
![Hazen Audel Ultimate Survival WWII](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UuDYYpgJ7iq6PET9RUpuid-320-80.jpg)
Ultimate Survival WWII – National Geographic
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 8:00pm on Wednesday 16 October 2019
![Jon Richardson in Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TSgDVNYaoVko5gQmbCai43-320-80.jpg)
Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future – C4
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Wednesday 26 February 2020
![Julia and mum Chrissi The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/anpsP7SoahFvJ8DwWHSYVT-320-80.jpg)
The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury – ITV
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 8:00pm on Friday 14 February 2020
![Alex Jones and Dr Carlos Simon in The Story of Fertility](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QWJYbjYxDVVgNLQAmwDRh-320-80.jpg)
The Story of Fertility – W
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Tuesday 22 October 2019
![Giraffe Tall & Tiny: Nature’s Extremes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jetfcYmYPNqfNMCS937nf9-320-80.jpg)
Tall & Tiny: Nature’s Extremes – Eden
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Friday 28 February 2020
![Ben, Nikita and Sergey in Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fKcjvpC8oCHQ4eJibqKG45-320-80.jpg)
Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild – Channel 5
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Tuesday 14 January 2020
![The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n6pc6LqN5t355nN2nGFSBo-320-80.jpg)
The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys – Channel 5
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 8:00pm on Friday 22 November 2019
![Chris Packham: 7.7 Billion People and Counting](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FCKwE3emAsafkyHfPcMd57-320-80.jpg)
Chris Packham: 7.7 Billion People and Counting – BBC2
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Tuesday 21 January 2020
![Ben Fogle: Make a New Life in the Country](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZJaJngayFTVKjuxTQjciyk-320-80.jpg)
Ben Fogle: Make a New Life in the Country – Channel 5
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Tuesday 11 February 2020
![Kristin Scott Thomas My Grandparents’ War](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nqK4xfdvXSVrRh9HHRwsvF-320-80.jpg)
My Grandparents’ War – C4
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Wednesday 11 December 2019
![Matt Wright and his team Monster Croc Wrangler](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8uS686j8mZyvaJ87ifX5jH-320-80.jpg)
Monster Croc Wrangler – National Geographic WILD
By Joanne Lowles, Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 7:00pm on Tuesday 15 October 2019
![Jon Richardson in Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BSJe3psxLVqrSNnEsn24p6-320-80.jpg)
Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future – C4
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Wednesday 12 February 2020
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