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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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Top 10 most complained-about TV moments of the year – from Love Island to Celebrity Big Brother.

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

BAFTA Film Awards 2026 confirms another Scottish acting icon taking over from David Tennant

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Emily in Paris cast reveal shocked reaction to surprising new romance this season

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Beloved '60s sci-fi returning with new adventures as iconic British-American actress is cast

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Paul Bettany and Will Sharpe on the biggest difference between Sky’s Amadeus and the classic 1984 film

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Harry Potter and Star Wars legends join new A Christmas Carol adaptation starring Johnny Depp

Stranger Things: Tales From '85: Season 1 - First Look Stills

Stranger Things spin-off's first plot details are revealed – and it answers one major question

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The Grinch star Taylor Momsen recalls how Jim Carrey "freaked out" when she faced potential on-set injury

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Film and TV performers' union see landslide 99% vote for industrial action if necessary over AI

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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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Screenwriter John Jackson: "Why is there a lack of BESEA representation within British TV?"

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

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

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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

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How to get last-chance Kendal Calling tickets as final ticket sale goes live for Lake District festival

Jonathan Bailey is Fiyero and Ariana Grande is Glinda in WICKED FOR GOOD, directed by Jon M. Chu.

Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey tipped to reunite on the London stage for beloved musical in 2027

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

Drama

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Madame Blanc Mysteries 2025 Christmas special first look teases "most perilous challenge yet"

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

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How to watch Heated Rivalry – can you stream it in the UK?

Entertainment

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Full confirmed cast of contestants

The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 finalists stand behind the Glitterball Trophy and smile at the camera.

When is the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final?

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Who is Nikita Kuzmin? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 professional dancer with Amber Davies

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy

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The War Between the Land and the Sea shows where TV is failing with disability representation

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Fallout season 2 release schedule: When is episode 2 on Prime Video?

Mr. House on a screen from Fallout: New Vegas and actor Justin Theroux as he appears in The Mosquito Coast (2021)

Who is Justin Theroux playing in Fallout season 2? Robert House character explained

Sport

A close up of Ellie Kildunne's face as she smiles and bites her Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 winners medal.

"I thought it was spam" - Ellie Kildunne on BBC SPOTY nomination as she aims to become second ever rugby union player to win award

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Scottish Open 2025 snooker order of play today – Thursday 18th December

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PDC World Darts Championship 2026 order of play: Schedule today (Thursday 18th December)

Soaps

Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle, Emma Atkins as a pregnant Charity Dingle, and Oliver Farnworth as a brooding John Sugden, in a promo image for Corriedale.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street crossover reveals full cast as villainous John Sugden return confirmed

EastEnders Christmas 2025 first-look trailer unveils explosive Queen Vic drama

Charity, with a towel around her, wraps her arms over Shona's shoulders in a hospital scene as she cries out in pain. Shona is wearing a velvet green dress in the Corriedale crossover.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover releases traumatic new trailer - as Corriedale skips early ITVX release

Film

Josh O'Connor in Disclosure Day, directed by Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg's epic new sci-fi film releases tense first look trailer

Josh O' Connor and Daniel Craig in Knives Out. They are standing in the aisle of a dark church near wooden pews ,with stained-glass windows in the background

50 best movies to watch on Netflix right now

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?

Documentaries

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

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Long Lost Family confirms return date with emotional new episodes with Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell

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

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Gaming

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

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Fallout games in order: What's the best way to play Fallout?

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How to start GTA Online's new Michael mission: Full list of chapters