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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

Zoe stands alone under an umbrella holding a coffee cup and wearing a thick black coat in EastEnders

EastEnders' Michelle Ryan hints Slaters’ Christmas Day feast is derailed at The Vic

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Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany reveal the Amadeus scene they were “terrified” to film

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 announces winner after electric final

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

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All Creatures Great and Small favourite Siegfried given some needed Christmas advice in exclusive first-look clip

Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman given emotional Royal send-off on final show

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Strictly fans say the "whole of UK is crying" after "incredibly moving" Showdance

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly stood next to each other holding two golden Glitterball trophies.

Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin reveals secret "mission" amid Claudia and Tess’s exit

Roger played by Tobias Menzies and John Clinton played by Ben Mansfield in 1930s-style jackets and sweaters stand side by side in a wood-panelled room, faces half-lit by dramatic shadows as they look upward with tense, haunted expressions.

Mark Gatiss reveals which Ghost Story for Christmas he wants to do next – as he calls for "extraordinary" BBC to be saved

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Doctor Who producer reveals how classic episode narrowly avoided "alarming" hospital incident

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Comment and Opinion

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

Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney in The Housemaid sitting side-by-side on a sofa. There is a 4-star review RT review banner in the corner.

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' 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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Paul Bettany as Antonio Salieri in an ornate theatre box, dressed in a pale blue embroidered 18th-century suit with lace cuffs and cravat, staring intently across the stage under warm golden light.

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.

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

Ashley Walters in Adolescence, wearing a grey t-shirt and stood in the middle of a police station office.

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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Technology

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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

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 15: Henry Pollock of England goes over to score his team's seventh try during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

How to get Six Nations 2026 tickets for men's and women's rugby matches

Best comedians and comedy shows touring the UK in 2026 – and how to get tickets

KENDAL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: General view of the Main Stage as Ella Performs at Kendal Calling Festival on August 1, 2015 in Kendal, United Kingdom. (Photo by Andrew Benge/Redferns)

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

Drama

Isaac Keys and Joseph Sikora in Power Book IV: Force season 3, walking away from a building that has just exploded, wearing all black and carrying holdalls.

Power Book IV: Force season 3 release schedule – When is episode 8 out?

Tobi Bamtefa as Deverin "Bunny" Washington and Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky in Mayor of Kingstown season 4 standing outside with a bridge in the distance.

Will there be a Mayor of Kingstown season 5? Release date speculation and latest news

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The Imposter ending explained: Who dies as the truth of Amanda’s lies are exposed?

Entertainment

The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 cast pose mid-dance in Blackpool opening performance.

Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard 2025: Full judges' scores LIVE

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly stood next to each other holding two golden Glitterball trophies.

How to vote in Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Alexis Warr and George Clarke perform on the Strictly dance floor during the semi-final wearing school uniform.

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

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy

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 release schedule: When is episode 9 on Apple TV?

Doctor Who's best 10 Christmas specials ranked – from The Christmas Invasion to The Church on Ruby Road.

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

Sport

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Scottish Open 2025 snooker order of play today – Sunday 21st December

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

PDC World Darts Championship 2026 schedule today: Sunday 21st December order of play

Achraf Hakimi, in red and green Morocco football kit, smiles and sticks his tongue out in celebration as he runs on the pitch at Parc des Princes.

What channel is Morocco v Comoros AFCON 2025 match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Soaps

Kevin and Carl, wearing grey suits, walk sister Debbie, who is wearing a white wedding dress and elaborate headdress, down the aisle in Coronation Street

Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?

Robert and Aaron peer around their door - which has a wreath on it - surrounded by smoke in Emmerdale

Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast?

Kat Moon placing her hand on Zoe Slater's shoulder. The trio are tinted in red, with the Queen Vic's Christmas decorations behind them in EastEnders

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

Film

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

Cillian Murphy as J Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer. He is wearing a grey suit and a hat.

Best films on TV for Christmas and New Year 2025

Varang stares intently ahead with her arm over a fire

What films are out in UK cinemas this week? Our verdict on Avatar: Fire and Ash

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

Chris 'GeT_RiGhT' Alesund on Counter-Strike: "I don't see it as a sport at all"

A composite image showing The Ghoul in video game form in Fallout 76, alongside Ella Purnell in her vault suit from the Fallout TV show.

Fallout season 1 "emboldened" the Fallout 76 team to deliver a huge in-game crossover

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