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BBC unveils first look at much-anticipated Gareth Southgate drama

A couple exchange rings during an indoor wedding ceremony, smiling at each other beneath fairy lights and greenery as guests watch from their seats.

Beyond Paradise Christmas special teases Humphrey and Martha wedding in first-look pictures

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How Strictly Come Dancing plans its themed weeks – and beyond.

Stephen Graham as Henry 'Sugar' Goodson in A Thousand Blows season 2, sat in a chair.

Stephen Graham's A Thousand Blows releases explosive first-look trailer for season 2

David Tennant as Lord Tony Baddingham striding across a field in a double-breasted blazer and sunglasses, walking away from his black helicopter.

Rivals season 2 first look released as David Tennant and cast return for "jaw-dropping" twists in 2026

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HBO Max confirms release window as new service to boast some of the world's biggest shows

Robert Webb reveals why he's not competing in the Peep Show Bake Off special

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Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor in Doctor Who, wearing a cream straw hat and beige coat with red trim stands in a dim sci-fi interior.

Classic Doctor Who box set first look sees the Fifth Doctor and Tegan Jovanka reunite at site of beloved Dalek story

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

Ryan Moloney, Mack Horton, Emily Seebohm, Brad Hodge, Jessika Power, Axle Whitehead, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Graeme Swann, Dani Dyer, Jack Joseph, Cole Anderson-James, Toby Olubi, Gabby Allen and Ben Cohen stood in a row, wearing matches brown camo outfits, looking ahead with mute expressions.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2026 confirms line-up with British and Australian TV legends competing

Die Another Day

Divisive James Bond film confirmed to air across Christmas ITV schedules

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Comment and Opinion

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Chloe HadjimatheouHow I discovered The Real Salt Path from my investigation into Raynor Winn's hit memoir.

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James HibbsThe Abandons isn't the mess it could have been – but there's a bigger problem with this Western misfire

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Louise GriffinThe War Between the Land and the Sea review: Doctor Who spin-off could turn the tide for the Whoniverse

FNAF 2 review

Terry StauntonFive Nights at Freddy's 2 review: This boilerplate sequel should be more funny and more frightening

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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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Guz Khan reveals why he ended Man Like Mobeen - and teases new Christmas caper.

Jane Austen

Jane Austen’s enduring and universal appeal revealed by hit writers.

Week 51 Sofa View Johnny Vaughan

Johnny Vaughan explains why Porridge is still the greatest sitcom after his own prison experience.

Week 51 Ten Questions Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming teases new show from Russell T Davies about rage faced by "marginalised people".

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Pass the Mic

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Dreamers director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor: "In cinema, after you come out, it's like you stop existing"

Travis Jay sitting against a dark grey background, wearing an all black outfit and smiling with glasses.

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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Technology

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Sky Glass offers for December 2025: Best deals and bundles for Sky’s very own smart TV

Disney Plus offers for December 2025: Latest deals and how to get Disney Plus free

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Best Sky Stream offers for December 2025: Deals and TV bundles for new and existing Sky customers

Going out

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How to get Kevin Bridges's 2026 UK tour tickets as final tickets go live

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Zach Bryan 2026 UK tour: Confirmed dates, venues and how to get tickets now

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£40,000 costumes and 19 Christmases sacrificed: What it really takes to keep Britain's glitziest tradition alive

Drama

Spooks

Spooks legend returns to spy genre with all-new BBC thriller series based on classic novel

Clayton Cardenas as Quentin Serra, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers as Oma Serra, Katelyn Wells as Samara Alderton, Lena Headey as Fiona Nolan, Nick Robinson as Elias Teller and Diana Silvers as Dahlia Teller in The Abandons.

The Abandons cast: Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson star

Gillian Anderson as Constance Van Ness in The Abandons, sat on a horse and wearing a stetson.

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Entertainment

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Full confirmed cast of contestants

Molly Rainford and Tyler West sat down next to each other, smiling ahead. Molly has her arm resting on Tyler's shoulder.

Who are Molly Rainford and Tyler West? Meet Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 contestants

Harleymoon and Roman Kemp stood next to each other, smiling ahead. Their heads are slightly curved closer to one another.

Who are Roman and Harleymoon Kemp? Meet Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 contestants

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy

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Pluribus release schedule: When is episode 7 on Apple TV?

Joe Keery as Steve Harrington, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, and Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 cast: Full guide to actors

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

Stranger Things season 5 release date and latest news

Sport

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Football on TV this week

Judd Trump lifts the UK Championship trophy amid green ticker tape

UK Championship 2025 order of play today – Friday 5th December

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When is the World Cup 2026 draw? Date, time, pots and how to watch

Soaps

Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster in Coronation Street, looking shocked.

Coronation Street writer reveals how much longer Debbie Webster will remain on the ITV soap amid tragic dementia story

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Every EastEnders Christmas episode ranked ahead of another eventful yuletide in Walford.

Ray and Celia have an awkward conversation around a table that is holding some glasses of orange juice in Emmerdale

Major Emmerdale character left for dead as the truth about Celia Daniels and Ray Walters is revealed in ITVX release

Film

Tinsel Town cast: Who stars with Kiefer Sutherland in Sky Christmas movie?

Wk 50 Richard Curtis

RT Rewind"I had no idea who Hugh Grant was": Love Actually child stars talk film's legacy.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked standing together, looking ponderous

Best movies on Amazon Prime Video to watch now

Documentaries

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Sean Combs: The Reckoning on Netflix - where is Sean 'Diddy' Combs now?

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P Diddy documentary on Netflix - When is Sean Combs: The Reckoning released?

David Dimbleby for What's the Monarchy For?, stood in a grand room with a table and a portrait behind him. There's a badge in the corner which reads RT Comment.

David Dimbleby reveals why he’s investigating the monarchy as royal institution must "adapt or die".

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Gaming

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Fortnite update today (4th December): What changes in the patch notes?

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CoD BO7 Season 1 patch notes: What changes in the update today?

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GTA Online Mansion update: Release date and what to expect