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Gavin & Stacey icon Ruth Jones reveals the "serious" firearms training she had to undertake for Run Away role

A composite image of Michelle Ryan as Zoe Slater, Jake Wood as Max Branning, and Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater against a pink background for EastEnders.

EastEnders icon Jake Wood reveals who he really thinks Max Branning’s true love is

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39 best books of 2025: From Stephen King epic to the Booker Prize winner.

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

The final five contestants of The Celebrity Traitors stand on the steps outside of the castle with Claudia Winkleman in the middle.

The Traitors boss shares how the celebrity edition adds “pressure” on the civilian series

Don Warrington as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson, wearing a bright blue shirt with orange foliage design. There are palm trees in the background and he is looking at the camera scowling.

Death in Paradise's Selwyn makes a huge decision about his future in Christmas special

An image depicting a nighttime scene on a road with car headlights in the distance, from left to right we see Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster in a wedding dress, Gareth Pierce in a suit as Todd Grimshaw, Alison King as Carla Connor with a bloodied forehead, Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle, Emma Atkins as a pregnant Charity Dingle, and Oliver Farnworth as a brooding John Sugden, in a promo image for Corriedale.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover cast "lost for words" after watching "cinematic" Corriedale episode

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Axle Whitehead issues three-word response to potential Home and Away return

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Waiting for the Out writer explains the show's take on masculinity as not being a "huge problem"

Donte, wearing a grey quarter zip, sits next to Steph, who is wearing a leopard print dress, in Waterloo Road. They're both sat cross-armed.

Denise Welch reveals why she returned to Waterloo Road as iconic "un-PC" character Steph Haydock

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BBC announces "dazzling" The Claudia Winkleman Show amidst Strictly exit

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Comment and Opinion

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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

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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

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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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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.

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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?"

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Adolescence duo's upcoming film tipped to surprise viewers as Ashley Walters makes "beautiful" directorial debut

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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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Waiting for the Out review: Sensational drama tackles masculinity, the justice system with welcome nuance

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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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

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Tom Hiddleston stars in this week's issue spotlighting 5 great dramas for 2026

James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver in dark coats stand close together outside a brick building at night, both looking tensely off to the side as if watching for danger, from Netflix's Red Eye.

Harlan Coben’s Run Away cast and author tease "emotionally devastating ending" and talk "insidiousness" of addiction.

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Waiting for the Out author reveals new BBC drama doesn’t avoid the "moral complexity" of characters in prison.

Entertainment

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The Great Pottery Throw Down 2026 line-up confirmed ahead of new series

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When is Love Island: All Stars 2026? Release date and latest news

Charlie Hedges, AJ Odudu, Jake Wood, Kadeena Cox, Rob Rinder and Eddie Kadi in The Apprentice boardroom looking ahead as Lord Sugar speaks.

Celebrity Apprentice 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy

(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

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

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What channel is Man Utd v Wolves Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Viktor Gyokeres, in red and white Arsenal football kit, raises his fist in celebration and smiles with his tongue out.

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

El Hadji Malick Diouf, in a claret and blue West Ham football kit, looks into the distance as he runs.

What channel is West Ham v Brighton Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Soaps

Cain, Charity and John stand against a darkened background in key art from Corriedale

Emmerdale spoilers for next week as Coronation Street crossover reveals John Sugden gunpoint nightmare

Becky, driving a car, looks shocked as Lisa stares at her in the passenger seat and Betsy screams from behind in a scene from Corriedale

Coronation Street spoilers for next week as Emmerdale crossover sees devastating death in multi-vehicle pile-up

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

Film

Stellan Skarsgard and Elle Fanning in Sentimental Value

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

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?

Documentaries

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

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

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12 underrated TV gems from 2025 – from The Assembly to Worlds Apart.

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Gaming

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

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

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