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Claudia Winkleman in The Traitors, wearing a red cloak, and Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager, wearing a grey suit and suit in front of a sunny landscape.

The Traitors season 4 and The Night Manager season 2 overnight ratings revealed for New Year's Day

Minnie Driver and James Nesbitt Ingrid and Simon Greene in Run Away on a sofa, with Simon reading the newspaper and Ingrid lying down and smiling

Run Away's James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver on de-ageing technology in Netflix series: "It was quite shocking"

Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood stood next to each other holding cakes on a cake stand.

The Great British Bake Off 2026 confirms exciting format change – and it could involve you

Covers of Lost Lambs and Hooked on top of a bookshelf

Best books released in 2026: including anticipated next novel from best-selling author

Claudia Winkleman wearing a black cloak and red gloves, smiling as she looks to the side.

The Traitors unveils another shock parent and child duo – did you guess who they were?

Mandip Gill as Yasmin Khan in Doctor Who. There is a green RT Exclusive banner in the bottom right corner

Doctor Who favourite Mandip Gill reveals prediction for show's future – and secret to its success

Max Branning, in a wedding suit and blood stained buttonhole, is surrounded by Tanya Cross - wearing a bright pink blouse, Denise Fox - wearing a golden dress, Cindy Beale - wearing a grey jumper and Stacey Slater, in a black dress, in key art for EastEnders

Who is Max Branning marrying in EastEnders? Vote in our poll for 2027 flash-forward

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A composite image of Jacqueline Jossa as Lauren Beale, Jake Wood as Max Branning, and Pierre Counihan-Moullier as Oscar Branning for EastEnders. All bar Max is tinged red.

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

Silhouette of Tracy McDonald stood in front of the Rovers Return in Coronation Street

Coronation Street favourite signs new deal for ITV soap after 25 years on the cobbles

Jemma Moore as Jess Li in Red Eye season 2; this is a close-up shot of the character sitting in a car, looking upset, wearing a white blouse and coat

Red Eye season 2 airs huge episode 5 twist for [spoiler] in early ITVX release - as star speaks out

A man wearing a green jacket looks over Oscar Branning's shoulder in a scene from EastEnders. Oscar is wearing a blazer, white shirt and a blue tie.

EastEnders fans spot major clue to 'reveal' mysterious man from flashforward episode

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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

Sky Glass TV with streaming options including sky atlantic and netflix

Sky Glass offers for January 2026: Best deals and bundles for Sky’s very own smart TV

Disney Plus offers for January 2026: Latest deals and how to get Disney Plus free

A mother and daughter watching tv on the sofa

Best Sky Stream offers for January 2026: Deals and TV bundles for new and existing Sky customers

Going out

Lily Allen attends The Serpentine Summer Party 2025 celebrating this year's Serpentine Pavilion designed by Marina Tabassum at Serpentine South gallery on June 24, 2025 in London, England.

The best concerts and tours coming to the UK in 2026 – and how to get tickets

Curtain call of the 2025 production of Beetlejuice the Musical in New York City

13 new West End shows we’re most excited about coming to London in 2026

General view of the main stage during Download Festival at Donington Park on June 14, 2025 in Castle Donington, England

The best music festivals to try around the UK in 2026 – and how to get tickets

Drama

Mark Williams as Father Brown, riding a bicycle with green trees around him and a large church in the background.

Father Brown season 13 shares first-look pictures as star Mark Williams teases "a real crisis" for the priest

Matthew Nolan sat down on the plane

What happened to Richard Armitage's Dr Matthew Nolan in Red Eye?

Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager season 2, wearing a suit and black T-shirt.

The Night Manager season 2 release schedule: When is episode 3 out?

Entertainment

Ben sat opposite Claudia Winkleman, smiling with his hands stretched outward.

Who is Ben? Meet The Traitors season 4 contestant and retiree

Jack sat back in a yellow chair, smiling ahead, wearing a brown leather jacket.

Who is Jack? Meet The Traitors season 4 contestant and personal trainer

Matthew sat back in a yellow chair, smiling ahead.

Who is Matthew? Meet The Traitors season 4 contestant and creative director

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 finale ending explained: What really happened to Eleven?

Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler and Jamie Campbell Bower as Henry Creel in Stranger Things season 5

Why won't there be a Stranger Things season 6?

Jamie Campbell Bower as Henry Creel in Stranger Things season 5

10 TV shows to watch after Stranger Things season 5 – including incredible hidden gems

Sport

Anthony Ralston, in green and white Celtic football kit, spreads his arms wide and shouts in frustration on the pitch at Celtic Park.

What channel is Celtic v Rangers Scottish Premiership match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Simon Adingra and Max Gradel kiss the Africa Cup of Nations trophy wearing orange Ivory Coast shirts

Africa Cup of Nations 2025 on TV: Schedule, AFCON coverage and live stream details

Luke Littler wearing a purple shirt makes his way to the stage with fans' handwritten signs in the foreground

PDC World Darts Championship on TV 2026: Channel, schedule and live stream

Soaps

Ian looks on as Cindy confronts Max in the church in EastEnders. The trio are all wearing dark suits.

EastEnders' Max Branning shamed as Cindy Beale fling exposed in BBC iPlayer release

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?

Ray has a serious conversation with April and Dylan in Emmerdale

Emmerdale star set for surprise exit – and has already filmed final scenes

Film

Black Panther

Ryan Coogler reveals original Black Panther 2 script details, including T'Challa and his son

Erin Doherty as Mary in A Thousand Blows season 2, looking through a window.

New on Disney Plus UK January 2026 – Every new film and show this month

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

New on Netflix UK January 2026: All the upcoming shows and films

Documentaries

Joe Wicks smiling in room, with an RT Comment label in the corner.

Joe WicksMy top tips for a healthy year ahead – with delicious and nutritious recipes

The band Take That, all smiling ahead as they pose for a photo in their early days.

Netflix confirms release date and shares first look at Take That documentary

Three closely cropped studio portraits arranged side by side: a serious-looking Freddie Flintoff in low light, Cynthia Erivo wearing hoop earrings and a nose ring gazing upward, and Christina Flack, older white woman with blonde hair and fringe looking thoughtfully into the distance.

2025’s 25 best documentaries - from Flintoff to Grenfell: Uncovered

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Gaming

Roblox character on a snowboard

Roblox image ID list: 100 best images and decals to use

A character in GTA holding a gun, standing in front of a yellow sports car

GTA 5 cheats: Full list of cheat codes for Xbox, PS5, PS4 and PC

Three raiders dressed in haphazard armour in a desert area in ARC Raiders.

ARC Raiders sales numbers: How many people are playing?