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
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.
'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 — 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!
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.
Freddie Mercury: Six things you didn't know about the Queen frontman
By Joanne Lowles last updated
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 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 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 to watch right now
By Joanne Lowles published
Here’s our handy guide to the best Netflix shows for toddlers to enjoy in 2021
The Secret Life of the Zoo – C4
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 8:00pm on Thursday 14 November 2019
Catching Britain’s Killers: The Crimes That Changed Us – BBC2
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 8:00pm on Wednesday 23 October 2019
10 Years Younger in 10 Days – Channel 5
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Thursday 27 February 2020
Inside the Christmas Factory – BBC2
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Thursday 12 December 2019
Britain in Colour: Royalty – Smithsonian Channel
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 8:00pm on Tuesday 29 October 2019
Villages by the Sea – BBC2
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 7:30pm on Thursday 5 March 2020
My Grandparents’ War – C4
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:00pm on Wednesday 4 December 2019
Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad – ITV
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 8:00pm on Wednesday 5 February 2020
Dragons’ Den: Pitches to Riches? – BBC2
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 8:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2019
Monty Don’s American Gardens – BBC2
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 8:30pm on Friday 24 January 2020
Country Music By Ken Burns – BBC4
By Joanne Lowles published
Airs at 9:30pm on Friday 13 December 2019
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