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Michael Caine stars in The Great Escaper; in this scene, he looks troubled by something while wearing a suit, with red flowers behind him

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Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman wearing matching white outfits, smiling ahead.

Tess Daly shares heartfelt thanks to audience in final Strictly Christmas special

Two older men walk through the interior of a ferry carrying cardboard boxes and green metal cases. One man, wearing a straw hat, glasses, suspenders, and plaid trousers, holds a box under one arm and a heavy case in his other hand. The other man, dressed in a brown three-piece suit with the jacket draped over his arm, carries a similar box and case. They appear focused and slightly strained as they navigate the narrow aisle between rows of empty wooden seats. The ferry’s interior is bright, with green railings visible outside and safety signs overhead.

Call the Midwife Christmas special turns Peaky Blinders – creator told to change gangster names

Sam Mitchell in a black and white striped blouse and white jacket stands to the right of Chrissie Watts, in a brown coat, red blouse and wearing a white necklace. Zoe Slater, in a black dress, is stood to her left in an EastEnders publicity shot.

EastEnders airs reunion for 'Witches of Walford', shock arrest, and Cindy & Max hook-up for Christmas 2025

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

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David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman stood in a row smiling ahead.

Robert Webb makes surprise Bake Off appearance after missing out on competing alongside Peep Show cast-mates

The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 professionals and Christmas celebrities all stood next to one another in glittering costumes, smiling.

Who won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025? Winning couple revealed

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Linnea Berthelsen as Kali and Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Stranger Things season 5. Kali is hoisted vertically and wired up to a machine, while Eleven reaches out for her. A green label in the bottom right hand corner reads: "RT Exclusive"

Stranger Things star reacts to "devastating" reveal and "tough" Eleven scene in volume 2

Stellan Skarsgard and Elle Fanning in Sentimental Value

Elle Fanning reveals the "meta-ness" of filming Sentimental Value as it mirrored real-life

Oliver Farnworth as John Sugden for Emmerdale looking into camera in a white T-shirt and brown jacket

Emmerdale's John Sugden plans "Romeo and Julius" death plot against Robert and Kev in ITVX release

The image shows a woman sitting at a table in what appears to be a cozy, vintage-style kitchen or dining room. She has a short blonde bob haircut with bangs and is wearing a bright red buttoned dress or blouse. Her makeup is striking, especially the bold red lipstick, which matches her outfit. She appears to be listening or reacting to someone off-camera, with a focused, slightly serious expression. In the foreground, there are blurred figures and some amber-colored glassware on the table, giving the scene a warm, intimate atmosphere.

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Comment and Opinion

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.

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Lenny Rush as Chris, James Buckley as Dad, Rochenda Small as Georgina, Hannah Fry, Greg Davies as Father Christmas, Stephen Fry, Ele McKenzie as Holly and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock in Finding Father Christmas. Rush and Buckley are smiling at the camera together, and Rush is holding a snowglobe with the other characters inside.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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

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Drama

A group of people stand together indoors at a festive gathering, clapping and smiling. A man in a navy suit and a woman in a cream satin dress are at the front, both looking happy and celebratory. Behind them, two older women also clap, surrounded by warm fairy lights, stone walls, and a decorated Christmas tree, creating a cosy holiday atmosphere, with a green RT exclusive banner in the bottom right corner

Beyond Paradise stars tease Humphrey and Martha’s next chapter – including whether they’ll foster again

Two women dressed as angels walk through a snowy street at night, smiling as they take part in a festive parade. They wear white coats with fluffy collars and large feathered wings. One pushes a decorated pram covered in white fabric and gold stars, while the other waves at onlookers. Snow falls heavily around them, and a brass band plays in the background beneath strings of laundry hanging overhead.

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Harry O'Hay and Betty O'Barley get married in a farmer's field

The Scarecrow's Wedding voice cast: Real actors behind cute Julia Donaldson animation

Entertainment

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.

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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?

The cast of Celebrity Gladiators stand as a group in matching tracksuits with host Bradley Walsh in the centre, they all smile ahead at the camera.

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler and Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers in Stranger Things season 5, looking up at something off screen. There is carnage and fire all around them.

Stranger Things runtimes confirmed for final four episodes – including epic finale

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

Micky van der Ven, in white and blue Tottenham football kit, runs on the pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin, in white Leeds United kit, spreads both arms wide in celebration on the pitch at Elland Road.

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Claudio Braga, in purple Hearts football kit, watches play as he walks on the pitch at Tynecastle.

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

Soaps

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

An older Debbie Bates, in a black blazer with silver embellishments, stands in a darkened Queen Vic in EastEnders

Who is Debbie Bates in EastEnders and what happened to her?

EastEnders airs returns for 4 iconic characters for format-breaking Nigel episode in early BBC iPlayer release

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?

Bruce Willis as John McClane in Die Hard crawling through a vent with a lighter.

When is Die Hard on TV this Christmas?

Documentaries

David Tennant stars in The Assembly gathered with a group of people

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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

Hands playing xbox controller

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An official promo photo for Fallout season 2, showing Maximus wearing a red top, holding a gun and point it off screen.

What is the Commonwealth in Fallout? Game reference explained

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