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Luke Littler wearing a purple shirt throwing a dart with a blurred motion effect

When does Luke Littler play next at the PDC World Darts Championship 2026?

Albert Square sign in the snow with a large Christmas tree behind in EastEnders

EastEnders airs surprise unannounced return for Christmas Eve twist in early BBC iPlayer release

Close-up shot of a camera operator during a Premier League match

Football on TV this week

Football

32 football questions and answers for your virtual home pub quiz

Erling Haaland, in a light blue Man City football shirt, points at the camera with his left hand.

63 sport questions and answers for your home pub quiz

Jessie Wallace and Michelle Ryan smile in a promo photo for EastEnders Christmas 2025.

EastEnders to air at different time tonight in schedule shake-up - with shocking Christmas Eve surprises in store

Patrick Grant, Lucy Beaumont, Esme Young, Anton Du Beke, Sophie Whelan, Susan Wokoma and Tom Wilson stood in a row looking surprised with their hands stretched out.

The Great Christmas Sewing Bee 2025 line-up: Meet the celebrities

Streaming

Rhea Seehorn plays Carol in Pluribus; in this scene, she is wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, and standing on her driveway looking sad

Pluribus ending explained: Cast break down every twist and reveal

Rhea Seehorn stars in Pluribus; in this scene, Carol is opening a container with a blue sky behind her

Pluribus season 2 release date speculation, cast and latest news

A stylish woman wearing white cat-eye sunglasses and a cream polka-dot outfit sits on the edge of a wooden boat on a canal, with historic buildings lining the waterway behind her on a sunny day.

Who was Diego Borella? Emily in Paris tribute explained

Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 release schedule and runtimes: When are new episodes out?

Two women sit on a floral sofa in a cosy living room decorated for Christmas, with a lit tree behind them; one looks surprised while holding a plate of mince pies and the other smiles at the camera holding a mince pie.

Best Christmas TV for 2025 – your guide to what's worth watching including Call the Midwife and EastEnders

Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler and Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers in Stranger Things season 5, looking up at something off screen. There is carnage and fire all around them.

Stranger Things runtimes confirmed for final four episodes – including epic finale

Soaps

Aaron looking away as Robert speaks to him in Emmerdale

Emmerdale airs gunshot horror for Robron and surprise wedding for Pollard in ITVX release

Becky Swain looks pensive outside next to a Christmas Tree with an open coat on

Coronation Street's Becky unveils dangerous plan with Carla in ITVX release

Chas and Aaron clink glasses of mulled wine beside a stall which Charity is attending to, as Robert stands alone sipping from a cup in Emmerdale

Emmerdale hit by schedule shake-up tonight amid major sporting tournament

Entertainment

The ceiling and stained glass windows of the chapel at King’s College, Cambridge.

Carols from King's 2025: When is the Christmas service on TV?

Clara Amfo wearing a brown satin co-ord set, standing with one hand tucked into a pocket and the other by her side smiling at the camera.

Is Top of the Pops on the BBC this Christmas?

Ant and Dec stood next to each other wearing black tuxedos, smiling ahead.

Ant & Dec confirm future with ITV as channel unveils huge streaming figures for the duo

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Drama

A group of people stand together indoors at a festive gathering, clapping and smiling. A man in a navy suit and a woman in a cream satin dress are at the front, both looking happy and celebratory. Behind them, two older women also clap, surrounded by warm fairy lights, stone walls, and a decorated Christmas tree, creating a cosy holiday atmosphere, with a green RT exclusive banner in the bottom right corner

Beyond Paradise stars tease Humphrey and Martha’s next chapter – including whether they’ll foster again

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton sitting at a table in formal attire with a drink in his hand and smiling.

Bridgerton season 4 boss reveals why new episodes had the "easiest" book to adapt - and teases siblings' stories

A middle-aged man wearing a beige military-style uniform with medals and insignia sits under a thatched canopy, looking serious as he gazes off to the side, with water and boats blurred in the background, with a green RT exclusive banner in the bottom right corner

Beyond Paradise teases Selwyn's future as Kris Marshall says DIP isn't "any good" without him

Sci-fi

Kadeem Hardison as Arlo and Dominic Monaghan as Paul Sarno in Moonhaven, wearing blue and grey robes and stood back to back outside by a tree.

"Refreshing" US sci-fi thriller with Lord of the Rings legend finally finds a UK home on Netflix

Ann Akinjirin as Barbara and Russell Tovey as Barclay in The War Between the Land and the Sea episode 5. They're sitting on opposite sides of a pub table, both looking solemn.

The War Between the Land and the Sea finale's overnight ratings revealed after tragic conclusion

Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge Stewart in The War Between The Land And The Sea, stood at a podium.

Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies explains why scenes with Kate and the Doctor are "very hard" to write

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Comedy

Robert Webb and David Mitchell star in Peep Show, looking into camera

Peep Show star says a revival was planned 10 years after finale – and could still happen

Mandy Carter wearing a Christmas hat.

Diane Morgan's Mandy 2025 Christmas special pulled from schedules next week

A blonde woman in a black dress with white lace detailing stands outdoors facing a man in a light blue suit. She looks serious and attentive as they talk in a courtyard setting, with a blurred archway in the background. A green “RT Exclusive” label appears in the bottom corner.

Emily in Paris creator reveals why key character hasn't returned for season 5

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Documentaries

David Tennant stars in The Assembly gathered with a group of people

12 underrated TV gems from 2025 – from The Assembly to Worlds Apart.

Week 52 Christmas Sofa / Mary Berry

Dame Mary Berry reveals her dos and don'ts for the perfect Christmas dinner.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders smiling and sitting on armchairs.

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

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More TV

Jimmy Kimmel sat down on a large brown chair, looking ahead with his hands interlocked in front of him.

Who is delivering Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message?

Mark Gatiss holding a lantern in a dark space, with people filming in the background. There is a blue RT comment label in the corner.

Mark GatissThese are the ingredients of A Ghost Story for Christmas.

Harry O'Hay and Betty O'Barley in The Scarecrows' Wedding, looking lovingly into each other's eyes and holding hands.

Julia DonaldsonWhy The Scarecrows' Wedding is my favourite of all my books.

An official promo photo for Fallout season 2, showing Maximus wearing a red top, holding a gun and point it off screen.

What is the Commonwealth in Fallout? Game reference explained