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New series. Emma Willis returns with the junior version of the singing talent contest, giving youngsters between the ages of seven and 14 a chance to achieve stardom. The Voice UK’S New paramedic Ruby (former Eastenders star Maddy Hill, who played Nancy Carter in the soap) is pushed to her limits on her first day with Iain and Sam. She expertly revives an overdosed drug addict, who repays her by punching her in the face. Alicia struggles to work with Eddie and her angry outbursts increase. In this documentary Stephen Fry tells the story behind his success. With an acclaimed career in film and TV which began with a chance meeting with comedy partner Hugh Laurie at Cambridge, he went on to create Melchett in Blackadder, and has become a favourite on BBC Two with QI. thecouriermagazine Will.i.am returns as one of the three coaches, with Mcfly’s Danny Jones and pop star Pixie Lott occupying the other two spinning red chairs. Up for grabs this time is a £30,000 prize to contribute to the winning child’s musical education, along with a family holiday to Disneyland Paris. New series. A review of the best Japanese TV, showcasing some of the maddest and funniest moments ever broadcast. The first episode features ‘the lift of slime’ and ‘the lift of eels’, along with exploding tin cans and other bonkers hilarity. Narrated by Melvin Odoom. Examining an espionage operation conducted to gather information on Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. Shown to mark the 80th anniversary of the king’s abdication, the programmes examines recently declassified documents revealing the extent of the surveillance and who ordered it.