Michael Darling
Michael writes about TV for Woman, Woman's Own, Chat, What's On TV, TV Times, TV & Satellite Week and regularly contributes to whattowatch.com.
After graduating from the University of Winchester with a degree in English and American Studies, he chose a career that combined his great passions in life – magazines and television – and he has primarily worked as a TV journalist for more than 25 years.
He loves classic sitcoms such as The Good Life, Hi-de-Hi! and Man About the House, as well as shows such as Downton Abbey, Call the Midwife, The Great Pottery Throwdown and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Some of his favourite people who he has interviewed over the years include Gillian Taylforth, Linda Robson, Sara Davies, Alex Polizzi and Bradley Walsh!
Latest articles by Michael Darling

Neighbours 40th anniversary: Majella Davis, Tim Kano and Rebekah Elmaloglou tease a mega exciting week of drama!
By Michael Darling published
Neighbours stars Majella Davis, Tim Kano and Rebekah Elmaloglou on a week of episodes to mark the iconic soap's 40th anniversary.

Emmerdale spoilers: What’s Manpreet’s secret that she is desperate to keep hidden?
By Michael Darling published
Airs Friday 7 March 2025 at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Emmerdale spoilers: Heartbreak in the village as Leyla and Amy are laid to rest
By Michael Darling published
Airs Thursday 6 March 2025 at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Emmerdale spoilers: Grieving Jacob hits rock bottom with devastating consequences
By Michael Darling published
Airs Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Emmerdale spoilers: Marlon panics when an unwelcome face arrives in the village
By Michael Darling published
Airs Tuesday 4th March 2025 at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Emmerdale spoilers: Marlon panics when April vanishes - again
By Michael Darling published
Airs Monday 3 March 2025 at 7.30pm on ITV1.

Gladiators 2025: release date, new games, Gladiators, hosts, trailer, interviews and everything we know
By Michael Darling published
Hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh are back along with all 16 Gladiators from the first series.

The best LGBTQ+ shows, characters and movies on Netflix
By Nicholas Cannon, Michael Darling last updated
Netflix offers some of the very best in LGBTQ+ programming and here's our guide to the top watches...

Joe Wicks appears as a Guest Dragon in the 22nd series of Dragons' Den.
By Michael Darling published
Dragons' Den returns for its 22nd series with fitness expert Joe Wicks joining the panel.

Gladiators Celebrity Special sees Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor, Louise Minchin and Joel Dommett face the mighty 'Glads' in a series of physically tough games and challenges.
By Michael Darling published
Gladiators Celebrity Special sees Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor, Louise Minchin and Joel Dommett face the mighty 'Glads' in a series of physically tough games and challenges.

Dexter: Original Sin — release date, cast, plot, trailer, interviews and everything you need to know about the prequel series
By Nicholas Cannon, Michael Darling last updated
Dexter: Original Sin is a prequel series with Patrick Gibson playing the serial killer as a younger man and Christian Slater as his dad Harry.

Dexter: Original Sin star Patrick Gibson on starring in the prequel series: ‘No one asked if I was squeamish!’
By Michael Darling published
Dexter: Original Sin star Patrick Gibson talks about playing serial-killer Dexter Morgan in Paramount Plus prequel.

Sister Boniface Mysteries Christmas special 2024: release date, plot, guest stars, interviews and everything we know
By Michael Darling published
DI Sam Gillespie, Sister Boniface and DS Felix Livingstone are on the trail of a serial killer.

Smoggie Queens: release date, cast, plot, exclusive interview, trailer and everything you need to know
By Nicholas Cannon, Michael Darling last updated
Smoggie Queens is a BBC comedy about a group of LGBTQ+ friends sharing a house in Middlesbrough.

Outlander's Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe on season 7, part 2: 'There are lots of shocking moments and a lot of goodbyes'
By Michael Darling published
Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe on the second part of the time-hopping drama's seventh season.

Malpractice season 2: cast, plot and everything we know
By Caren Clark, Michael Darling published
Malpractice season 2 sees some new stars and a tough new case
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