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Brigitte Bardot in Contempt, wearing a blue headband and a matching jumper.

Brigitte Bardot, French film legend and activist, dies aged 91

Rhea Seehorn in Pluribus, sat in a car.

Pluribus season 2 gets release update from series creator – and it's not good news

Max Branning loosening his tie, wearing a white rose that is blood stained in EastEnders

EastEnders boss confirms wedding and more Max Branning 2027 flashforward details

(L to R) Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Andor season 2, Josha Stradowski as Rand Al'Thor and Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Damodred in The Wheel of Time season 3, and Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock in Daredevil: Born Again

2025’s 25 best sci-fi and fantasy TV series - from Andor to Black Mirror

A cheerful scene shows three adults standing side by side in a festively decorated room. The man on the left is smiling broadly and wearing a green paper Christmas crown, a beige waistcoat, and rolled-up shirt sleeves. In the centre, a woman in glasses and a sleeveless floral dress laughs warmly. On the right, another woman in a bright pink patterned dress smiles, hands clasped. Red and green balloons and streamers hang around them, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

Call the Midwife creator reveals why there won’t be the "traditional" Christmas special in 2026

Linnea Berthelsen as Kali, Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, and David Harbour as Jim Hopper in Stranger Things season 5. A green badge in the bottom right corner reads: "RT Exclusive"

Stranger Things season 5 star reveals how volume 2 creates “existential” crisis for Eleven

Scarlett Moffatt and Vito Coppola stood next to each other, smiling ahead in front of a festive background.

Scarlett Moffatt reveals why she'll "probably never" appear on Strictly's main series after Christmas win

Latest news

Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson and Joe Keery as Steve Harrington in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things bosses "not trying to shock" with "surprising" finale as they address Steve's fate

Vicki (wearing a long green scarf) stands awkwardly between Ross and Zack - who are staring at one another - in the caff in EastEnders

EastEnders boss teases love triangle scenes for Vicki Fowler as disturbed Joel Marshall finally goes to trial in 2026

Don Warrington as Selwyn wearing a patterned blue shirt, looking over his shoulder

Death in Paradise cast explain how "great loss" of "irreplaceable" Selwyn will impact the series

Aaron Thiara as Ravi Gulati in EastEnders

EastEnders confirms Ravi Gulati will face a revenge plot - along with a mental health story for Walford villain

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Comment and Opinion

Noah Schnapp as Will Byers in Stranger Things season 5, sitting on his bed and looking solemn

Louise GriffinStranger Things season 5 has already stuck the landing with one monumental scene

An official promo image for Fallout season 2, showing Ella Purnell in her blue vault suit holding a gun with the New Vegas sign in the background.

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

Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman in Song Sung Blue

Terry StauntonSong Sung Blue review: A big-hearted, blue-collar love story – with a shocking fork in the road

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The Big RT Interview

Louis Emerick in black and white over The Big RT Interview

Louis Emerick on his Hollyoaks future after Brookside crossover twist

Jodie Whittaker, in black and white, wearing a suit jacket and shirt, in front of a teal backdrop that says the big RT interview

Jodie Whittaker on forgiving Suranne Jones, keeping Doctor Who secrets and the role she would have loved to play

John Middleton as Fraser 'Froggy' Black Senior in Hollyoaks. The words The Big RT Interview are behind

From Emmerdale vicar to Hollyoaks villain – John Middleton on his surprising soap return

Joe Absolom in black and white smiling at the camera over a teal background which reads "The Big RT Interview"

Emmerdale's Joe Absolom teases bad boy Ray’s future and mystery link to the village

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Radio Times magazine

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.

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.

Front-facing portrait of Cardinal Vincent Nichols in bright red vestments and biretta, wearing a gold crucifix, standing in a softly lit church with statues blurred behind him.

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

Alvin Yu, Jingan Young, Joanne Lau and Jenny Takahashi Stark standing on a rooftop and smiling as they stand closely together.

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

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: People shop at Cotton On during the Boxing Day sales at Chadstone the Fashion Capital on December 26, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Australians celebrate Boxing Day with many taking advantage of the post-Christmas sale prices in what is usually the busiest day of the year for retailers in Australia. Extra safety protocols have been introduced this year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images)

Boxing Day 2025 sales LIVE: Full A-Z list of UK sales as deals begin today

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I'm a technology writer and these were my 18 biggest gadget releases of 2025 – how many did you catch?

PlayStation 5 in warm light and a lamp representing playstation button icons on the side

Best PS5 deals for December 2025: Latest UK offers and console bundles

Going out

23 unmissable sporting matches to see live in 2026 – and how to get tickets now

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

Drama

Caitriona Balfe as Claire Fraser and Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser in Outlander season 7 part 2 in a close embrace while sat down in a dimly lit room.

Outlander season 8: Release date and latest news

Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) in Bridgerton, standing in a field and looking at something off screen.

Bridgerton season 4: Release date, cast updates, plot and latest news

Shaquille Ali-Yebuah as Sebastian Rose, Elizabeth Bordey as Catherine Bordey, Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson and Shantol Jackson as Naomi Thomas in Death in Paradise, stood and sat outside Mervin's shack.

Death in Paradise Christmas special 2025: Release date and latest news

Entertainment

Harry Hill and Tom Allen sat down next to each other on a panel for The Big Fat Quiz of Telly.

When is The Big Fat Quiz of Telly 2026 on TV? Air date and line-up

Sarah Hadland, Tim Vine, Colin Murray, Amber Gill, Siobhan McSweeney, Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller sat and stood next to each other, smiling ahead in front of a Christmas backdrop.

The Festive Pottery Throw Down 2025 line-up: Meet the celebrities

Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jole Dommett, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross stood in a row next to each other, smiling ahead.

The Masked Singer Christmas special line-up: Who are the characters?

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Mrs Stone (Joanna Lumley) stands commandingly behind Roger (Tobias Menzies) in an opulent, candlelit Edwardian drawing room, flanked by formally dressed guests holding playing cards, in The Room in The Tower.

Mark Gatiss reveals Joanna Lumley was "so game" to transform for Ghost Story

Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 release schedule and runtimes: When is the finale out?

Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield and Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 volume 2 ending explained: What actually IS the Upside Down?

Sport

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?

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

PDC World Darts Championship 2026 schedule today: Sunday 28th December order of play

Aryna Sabalenka, in a green tennis vest and skirt, shakes hands with Nick Kyrgios, in a grey top and shorts with a white cap, over the net on a tennis court with their partners and the crowd in the background.

How to watch Sabalenka v Kyrgios: Battle of the Sexes live stream and TV channel in UK

Soaps

Ronni Anconna poses as Bea outside Walford East tube station for EastEnders.

EastEnders boss teases "tragedy comedy" 2026 story with newcomer Bea – and it involves a beloved Walford couple

Jessie Wallace and Michelle Ryan pose as Kat Moon and Zoe Slater, respectively, in an image for EastEnders, in a composite with Tracy-Ann Oberman as Chrissie Watts.

EastEnders recap before Christmas Day 2025: Zoe Slater and Chrissie Watts to Max Branning drama

Chrissie Watts in a brown coat and red blouse with a white necklace stood outside of the Queen Victoria in EastEnders

EastEnders' Tracy-Ann Oberman reveals Chrissie Watts's revenge plan and strong connection to Jasmine

Film

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.

What films are out in UK cinemas this week? Reviews from Marty Supreme to The Housemaid

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

Wake Up Dead Man filming locations: Where was the Knives Out film shot?

Peaky Blinders movie The Immortal Man unveils chilling first-look trailer

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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Gaming

Samantha Béart talks BG3's Karlach, Fading Echo and lifting the lid on game development

Riga, Latvia - November 23 2020: Sony PlayStation 5 game console on blue background. Gift edition with red ribbon

Got new gaming tech for Christmas? Here are 5 ways to help the planet while you play

A brat type doll, in a stripy dress, in front of a shiny glittery background.

Dress to Impress codes: Full list for December 2025 and how to redeem code in DTI