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Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea praised by Greenpeace: "Shows like this have a real superpower"

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Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and more feature in moving documentary for late comedy legend Victoria Wood

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Belinda (Varada Sethu) and the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) arrive at the Interstellar Song Contest. They are standing under a hot pink light, which makes Ncuti (right) look like he's dressed entirely in pink. Belinda (left) is in a denim blue jumpsuit. Both look excited, with Belinda holding the Doctor's wrist

New Doctor Who spin-off series gets major update from BBC following "exceptionally competitive" bidding process

Hudson Williams' Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie's Ilya Rozanov getting cosy in Heated Rivalry. Heated Rivalry

Heated Rivalry gets UK release date confirmed as broadcaster revealed for steamy romance series

Helen George as Trixie in Call the Midwife, looking concerned.

Call the Midwife season 15 start date confirmed for 2026 by the BBC ahead of Christmas special

Sigourney Weaver reveals hopes for "smart people" looking after theatrical in Warner Bros deal

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Strictly’s Karen Carney praises “fantastic” Carlos Gu as he becomes emotional over potential history-making win

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Strictly’s Amber Davies responds to critics: 'Being confident does not mean you're stuck up'

Chloe Kelly, in white, blue and red England football kit, points and smiles as she celebrates scoring at Euro 2025.

Chloe Kelly on facing Hannah Hampton at SPOTY, iconic celebrations, and the setbacks that made her

Sam Claflin and Kaley Cuoco in Vanished, both looking shocked and holding each other's arms.

Peaky Blinders star's new international thriller series has release date confirmed on Prime Video

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Comment and Opinion

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Rob LeaneFallout season 2 review: A meandering return to the wasteland

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Terry StauntonThe Housemaid review: Amanda Seyfried shines in a satisfyingly scary chiller that doesn't take itself too seriously

James MottramAvatar: Fire and Ash review – Another marvel of CG craftsmanship from James Cameron

Liam Oh as Ray McAffey and Miles Heizer as Cameron Cope in Boots; they are standing in a bar, looking at a TV screen in front of them – in the bottom right corner, there is a text box that reads 'RT comment'

David CraigBoots's cancellation makes perfect sense – it's not just 'a win for Trump'

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The Big RT Interview

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Louis Emerick on his Hollyoaks future after Brookside crossover twist

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Jodie Whittaker on forgiving Suranne Jones, keeping Doctor Who secrets and the role she would have loved to play

John Middleton as Fraser 'Froggy' Black Senior in Hollyoaks. The words The Big RT Interview are behind

From Emmerdale vicar to Hollyoaks villain – John Middleton on his surprising soap return

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Emmerdale's Joe Absolom teases bad boy Ray’s future and mystery link to the village

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Radio Times magazine

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Amadeus star Paul Bettany reveals how a fan's selfie intruded on a tragic family moment.

Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson and Don Warrington as Selwyn Patterson in Death in Paradise, looking at a file together

Death in Paradise's Don Warrington teases future as Selwyn future remains unclear.

Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager season 2, stood by an outdoor pool, wearing a shirt, trousers and sunglasses.

The Night Manager season 2 writer talks new episodes and plans for a trilogy.

Front-facing portrait of Cardinal Vincent Nichols in bright red vestments and biretta, wearing a gold crucifix, standing in a softly lit church with statues blurred behind him.

Meet the man who inspired Ralph Fiennes’s Conclave character - and learn the true secrets of selecting a Pope.

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Pass the Mic

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Adolescence duo's upcoming film tipped to surprise viewers as Ashley Walters makes "beautiful" directorial debut

Ronkę Adékoluęjo and Ann Akinjirin in Dreamers lying on a sofa, illuminated by orange light.

Dreamers director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor: "In cinema, after you come out, it's like you stop existing"

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Rum Punch's Travis Jay: "I've got a right to grab the attention of someone who's like me"

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Technology

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I'm a technology writer and these were my 18 biggest gadget releases of 2025 – how many did you catch?

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Best PS5 deals for December 2025: Latest UK offers and console bundles

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Best Xbox Series X deals for December 2025: Latest UK offers on console bundles

Going out

Michael SidhuParanormal Activity review: Theatre horror that startles rather than haunts

Paddington Bear stands on stage for Paddington the Musical with all the cast pointing towards him

Tom Fletcher on Paddington the Musical and being “blown away by the response”

Joanna Trollope in a black blazer and high-neck top smiles gently while leaning against a warm yellow wall, hands on hips, minimalist indoor portrait.

Joanna Trollope on ditching 'Aga sagas' for career women and gay relationships

Drama

Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow embracing while wearing protective glasses and holding a rifle, standing out in a field and laughing.

Can you watch The Hunting Wives in the UK?

Rick Hanson played by Alfie Allen holding a wrapped present and looking to the left on the camera.

Jill Halfpenny stars in first look trailer for "gripping" psychological thriller with Game of Thrones legend

Shayne Ward as Jack Grayling and Catherine Tyldesley as First Officer Kate Woods in The Good Ship Murder 2025 Christmas special. They are sat together at a table, he is looking at his phone and she is looking over at him.

The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025: Release date, cast, plot and latest news

Entertainment

Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke sat at the judges table, raising 10 paddles.

Strictly Come Dancing songs and dances confirmed for 2025 final

A three way split photo of Curtis Pritchard, Whitney Adebayo and Casey O'Gordon all stood on a red carpet looking ahead.

Love Island All Stars 2026 rumoured contestants: Who could return?

Maya Jama wearing a white gown, stood in front of a swimming pool.

When is Love Island: All Stars 2026? Release date speculation

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Russell Tovey as Barclay in The War Between the Land and the Sea

The War Between the Land and the Sea ratings revealed for devastating new episodes

Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor in Doctor Who looking off camera and talking

Doctor Who legend Paul McGann responds to claims that he'll make comeback in 2026 special

Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon leaning on a wall looking stressed

Matt Smith confirms House of the Dragon season 3 release window after HBO unveils first look

Sport

A close up on the face of Theo Walcott, in a grey coat, as he puts a earpiece into his ear and looks left.

Match of the Day pundit Theo Walcott warns Arsenal and Man City of third team in Premier League title race

John Higgins uses a rest to play a snooker shot on a green table

Scottish Open 2025 snooker order of play today – Wednesday 17th December

Luke Littler wearing a purple shirt kissing the PDC World Darts trophy

PDC World Darts Championship 2026 order of play: Schedule today (Wednesday 17th December)

Soaps

Zoe Slater sitting on a couch in a warmly decorated room, looking to the side with a thoughtful expression. A framed photo hangs on the wall behind her.

EastEnders confirms two major Zoe Slater baby revelations in early BBC iPlayer release

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Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover finally gets air date confirmed as life-changing twists await characters

Nigel Bates - wearing a suit - sits beside Pat Evans - wearing a bright pink blazer - in The Queen Vic in EastEnders. There are glasses, cigarettes, a lighter and an ashtray on the table in front of them.

EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap?

Film

Sydney Sweeney as Millie and Amanda Seyfried as Nina in The Housemaid. Nina is looking at Millie's reflection as she stands behind her. Millie is cleaning a sink.

The Housemaid cast: Who stars in new thriller alongside Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried?

Helen Mirren and Kate Winslet in a still from Goodbye June. Winslet is comforting Mirren as she lies in a hospital bed

Kate Winslet reveals how directorial debut Goodbye June convinced Helen Mirren to break her own rule

Avatar 3: Release date, cast, trailer and latest news for Fire and Ash

Documentaries

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What happened to Morgan Duncan? True story behind Netflix's Missing: Dead or Alive

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock in a blue space-themed set reaching out and touching a star.

Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock speaks on space travel future and aliens: "I'm not sure about alien abduction".

Legendary photographer Martin Parr looks back on his work and recalls the way we were

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Gaming

The silhouettes of three footballers on top of a background of an iced-over football stadium.

FC 26 Winter Wildcards: Release date speculation and what to expect

Steam Year in Review 2025: Confirmed release date and how to check Steam Replay

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Fortnite Winterfest 2025: Confirmed start date and Harry Potter rumours explained