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A reason to watch – or not watch – CSI: New York that has spoiler-ific potential for another US show

Claire ForlaniClaire Forlani is joining the cast of CSI: New York next season. She’s always interesting so that might be a good reason to watch the usually rather dull CSI: NY. It might also mean something rather exciting is happening on a completely different show.

On the other hand, Forlani’s casting might put you off watching CSI: NY. She’s intended as a potential love interest for Gary Sinise. Which is a bit icky – she’s 34, he’s 51 – although not overwhelmingly icky. Enough to give me second thoughts about watching, though.

Plus what is it about ‘Mac’ and English women in their early 30s? He was after that Sonya Walger last season.

The fact he’s not suggests something interesting is happening elsewhere.

DO NOT READ ANOTHER WORD IF YOU WANT TO AVOID BIG SPOILERS FOR A US SERIES YOU MIGHT WELL BE WATCHING.

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First Sweet FA interview

Freema AgyemanMissed the first episode of The One Show? Don’t blame you (review coming later). Anyway, the “high point” if there was one was Freema Agyeman, who gave her first TV interview since her appointment as Billie Piper’s replacement on Doctor Who. The interview is available on the BBC web site.

What do you reckon? I thought she was a tad giggly, myself, but it wasn’t the most probing interview I’ve ever seen.

Not seen any take up of my “Sweet FA” nickname yet. Give it time, though.

Brainteaser for the day

Just in case you’re in need of mental stimulation, here’s a trivia question for you: how many actors can you think of who have played the roles of both Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty? You can pick anyone from theatre, film or TV, but no naughty understudies doubling up.

I can think of a couple, but I won’t tell you their names until tomorrow.