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Hugh Bonneville to feature in new adaptation of beloved Sherlock Holmes story The Hound of the Baskervilles

Matt Baker sits smiling on a sunlit garden bench, wearing a navy sweater and brown trousers, holding a small black-and-tan dachshund while a larger black-and-white dog rests beside him against a backdrop of dense green foliage.

Matt Baker announces new podcast Petcast in collaboration with Radio Times

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Brian EnoTurn off the news and find the hope with these 3 ways to effect change. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, left, Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist, right, stop for a group photograph as they visit NASA's Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft, on March 30, 2026 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Tim Peake and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock argue Artemis II launch to the Moon is "stepping stone to Mars"

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Sean Bean confirmed for very surprising video podcast series – and why he's "perfect role model" for it

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Ant and Dec announce two exciting new projects in "natural next step"

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'Lust is a great creative force': David Bowie reveals what drove him in exclusive interview

Music

Olivia Dean stood wearing a sheer polka dot dress holding four BRIT Awards.

BRIT Awards 2026 winners: Full list of winners as Olivia Dean and Sam Fender take home gongs

Rick Astley poses for a photoshoot.

ExclusiveRick Astley takes poignant look back on his career, Bond songs and future hopes: "I'm just getting more emotional as I get older". This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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What is Harry Styles's We Belong Together? Clues to new project explained

A three way split picture of Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue and Louis Tomlinson all performing on stage and singing into microphones.

Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2025 line-up: All confirmed acts from Kylie to Ed Sheeran

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: (L-R) Harry Judd, Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones and Dougie Poynter of McFly attend The Royal Variety Performance 2023 at Royal Albert Hall on November 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Tom Fletcher made McFly bandmates cry with Paddington Musical songs

Taylor Swift performing on stage holding a microphone and singing.

Taylor Swift albums in order – Taylor's Versions and first albums

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Reading Festival 2025 set times: Full list of each stage's schedule

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Leeds Festival 2025 set times: Full list of each stage's schedule

Radio

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Jan EtheringtonHow Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam moved me to tears

Radio 4's Jenny Kleeman talks DNA journey: "We have a US president who will talk about good genes"

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Joanna Lumley talks turning 80, mortality and assisted dying: "I shall clearly make 90, and I can't wait!"

Jonna Lumley, wearing a black top and yellow shawl, stood in front of a white backdrop.

Joanna Lumley speaks out in defence of immigration: "We don’t own anything, we don’t own the land"

Andy Kershaw in a plaid shirt stands with his arms outstretched in front of full shelves of vinyl records.

Andy Kershaw, BBC Radio 1 and Live Aid legend, dies aged 66

Side-by-side pictures of the ARIAS 2026 Radio Times moment of the year nominees.

Vote for the Radio Times Moment of the Year at the 2026 Audio and Radio Industry Awards

Richard Rees in a black and white image, smiling ahead as he sits in a studio.

Richard Rees retires from BBC after 50 years – end date set for BBC Radio Cymru programme

Scott Mills in the BBC Radio 2 studio, wearing a brown jacket and smiling at the camera.

Scott Mills's statement in full following BBC departure over 'personal conduct' allegations

Audiobooks

Bill Nighy, wearing a black suit and with his hand to his glasses.

ExclusiveBill Nighy transforms into key Harry Potter character in new clip from audiobook adaptations

Keira Knightley at Netflix, wearing a golden dress and stood in front of a grey backdrop at a premiere.

ExclusiveKeira Knightley transforms into iconic Harry Potter character in first clip of new audiobook

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How does Audible work? How much it costs, how to get free books and how to cancel

Week 15 The White Lotus

Harry Potter movies actor returns in new role for new adaptation with epic cast

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Emma Thompson stars in Sense and Sensibility sequel – listen now to exclusive clip

Frankie Treadway, Max Lester and Arabella Stanton sitting next to each other and smiling.

Harry Potter TV series's Hermione star to reprise role for all-new audio adaptations from JK Rowling

A composite of two images; on the left, actor Michelle Gomez photographed at a BFI event, and on the right, actor Matthew Macfadyen photographed at SXSW festival

Doctor Who and Succession favourites confirmed to join "ambitious" new Harry Potter audio stories

Sense and Sensibility still showing Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson in period attire

Emma Thompson returns to Sense and Sensibility with unexpected sequel in very different format

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Scott Mills in the BBC Radio 2 studio, wearing a brown jacket and smiling at the camera.

BBC Radio 2 confirms breakfast show host as Scott Mills replacement revealed

Merril Osmond, Alan Osmond and Wayne Osmond sat on a sofa.

The Osmonds legend Alan Osmond dies aged 76 after living with multiple sclerosis

Flags waving at the Royal Albert Hall for the Proms.

Sam JacksonWe must not allow our current geopolitical climate to stifle culture

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

Coronation Street and Strictly star joins Paul McGann as companion for new Doctor Who adventures