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Doctor Who boss reveals how new spin-off is linked to Torchwood: Children of Earth

Avatar: Fire and Ash could be the end of the franchise, reveals director James Cameron

Emmerdale airs double exit from the village for iconic couple in early ITVX release

Josh O’Connor as Jud Duplenticy and Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, stood in a church together

Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc is one of "most iconic" performances of our time, argue Wake Up Dead Man cast

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Call the Midwife's Zephryn Taitte teases "visitor" for Cyril in 2025 Christmas special

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From season 4 gets major production update as fans eagerly await hit show's return

BBC One unveils "unforgettable" Christmas 2025 idents for TV and iPlayer with beloved characters

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Kim Medcalf stands outside Walford East tube station as Sam Mitchell in a promo photo for EastEnders.

EastEnders confirms cancer diagnosis story for Sam Mitchell as actress Kim Medcalf returns for "important" storyline

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Benedict Cumberbatch teases adaptation of novel he says inspired James Bond series

Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in character facing to each other on orange and blue backgrounds, respectively, for The War Between the Land and the Sea.

Doctor Who spin-off confirms alternative pop music icon for soundtrack as release date revealed

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"Delightful" drama film with the late Dame Maggie Smith and other British acting legends is to air on TV tonight

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Comment and Opinion

David Harbour as Jim Hopper and Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Stranger Things season 5

Louise GriffinStranger Things season 5 review: Is the final battle for Hawkins worth the wait?

Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson standing on a beach, looking tired and scared as they wear coats and look up towards something on the shore.

Morgan CormackDown Cemetery Road is stellar TV – but the real scene-stealer isn't who you think

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in Wicked For Good

James MottramWicked: For Good review – Oz saga conclusion will satisfy its extensive army of devotees

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Echo ApseyCall of Duty: Black Ops 7 review - A strong multiplayer and Zombies mode offsets a dull and poor campaign

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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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Two Doors Down writer reveals Christmas episode with a twist.

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Amandaland star teases Christmas special reunion for Absolutely Fabulous icons.

James Buckley smiling in front of a yellow and green background.

The Inbetweeners' James Buckley reveals hopes for Jay in his 30s as a comeback is rumoured.

Will Sharpe as Amadeus Mozart shaking hands with Paul Bettany as Antonio Salieri, with Emma Lowndes as Therese Salieri standing alongside.

Amadeus stars Paul Bettany and Will Sharpe talk Mozart drama's 'woke' accusations.

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Pass the Mic

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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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Akinola Davies Jr on My Father's Shadow: "We don't see enough nuanced representations of fatherhood, especially Black fatherhood"

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Grenfell: Uncovered's Olaide Sadiq – "I wanted to honour the victims but also make people angry"

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Technology

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16 Black Friday deals for PS5 games as PlayStation offers up to 50% off

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These 15 Black Friday TV deals have really impressed us in the 2025 UK sales

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6 surprisingly good Apple Macbook Black Friday deals – including £100 off the latest models

Going out

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How do TodayTix Rush tickets work?

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How does ABBA Voyage work?

Nutcracker performance in Turkiye 2024

11 Christmas shows, festive plays and musicals in London to see in 2025

Drama

Nicole Kidman stars as "iconic literary character" in first look at star-studded detective thriller

Sky's new Amadeus adaptation releases stunning first-look trailer

James walking away from Ruby

Maxton Hall season 3: Release date speculation and latest news

Entertainment

Classic '00s EastEnders star confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

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Adam HillsI have one message for you: Please watch Stand Up to Cancer because it saves lives.

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Caroline FrostWhat are embarrassing TV moments in an age where there's no such thing as bad publicity?.

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Mandip Gill and Jodie Whittaker for Doctor Who – The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures. They are stood together and Whittaker is holding her Doctor's sonic screwdriver

Doctor Who favourite Mandip Gill teases "furthering" relationship between Thirteen and Yaz in new adventures.

Russell T Davies argues new Doctor Who spin-off tackling climate change is only political because it has "no choice".

Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler in Stranger Things season 5, dressed in a colourful outfit and reading a book

Why was Holly Wheeler recast in Stranger Things season 5? Nell Fisher character explained

Sport

Marc Cucurella, in blue Chelsea football kit, runs with the ball on the pitch at Stamford Bridge.

What channel is Chelsea v Arsenal Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Kiera Walsh, in white, blue and red England football kit, points with her left hand as she runs.

What channel is England v China women's international friendly match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Dewi Lake, in red Wales rugby kit, stands with his arms on his hips with the posts in the background.

What channel is Wales v South Africa Autumn Internationals 2025 rugby? Kick-off time, TV details and live stream

Soaps

Major Emmerdale character leaves after sword attack and holding three villagers hostage – but will they be back?

Pauline McLynn, Aaron McCusker and Catherine Tyldesley as Maggie, Ben and Eva in Coronation Street outside the Rovers

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

EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job

Film

Jeff Goldblum as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in Wicked

Wicked star Jeff Goldblum dishes on working with "sex god" Jonathan Bailey and reacts to Netflix's Kaos cancellation.

Andrew Scott, Jeremy Renner, Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, Thomas Haden Church, Glenn Close and Daryl McCormack in Wake Up Dead Man.

Wake Up Dead Man cast reveal Knives Out film's relevance to "scary times" we live in – and who has pitched a return for a sequel.

Russell Crowe stars in Gladiator (2000) in gladiator outfit holding a sword

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Documentaries

Megaloceros, an Ice Age giant deer with large antlers, at the entrance of a cave.

7 reasons to watch Tom Hiddleston's new documentary series Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age.

Judi Dench sitting on a green chair, leaning over to one direction, resting her head on her hand.

Judi Dench "wants to carry on" amid sight issues as British acting legend investigates her family history with Shakespeare.

A dog stood next to clothes on the floors with cars parked up next to it.

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

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Gaming

Pikachu and Ditto in human form posing for the camera in Pokopia.

Is Pokopia on Switch 1? Nintendo’s weird loophole explained

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