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items: Beyond Paradise character departs after major revelation uncovered by unlikely figure
items: Has Beyond Paradise been renewed for season 5?
items: Has Netflix's Man on Fire been renewed for season 2?
items: Netflix's Man on Fire can't match the Denzel Washington film for one crucial reason
items: Beyond Paradise teases Humphrey's resignation – but is there a twist in store?
items: Bridgerton star gives verdict on Whistledown season 4 twist: "I've taken everything out of it that I could possibly want"
items: Beyond Paradise's Anne flustered about "delicate" Mr Smith news – but we're left hanging
items: Beef season 2 cast: Full list of new actors in Netflix's wild revenge series
items: Beyond Paradise's Humphrey stunned as dilemma grows even more complicated
items: Scrubs season 10 release schedule – when will episode 9 be released?
items: The Testaments executive producer on decision to bring back June: 'We were very careful'
items: The Testaments showrunner reveals the "lessons" learned from The Handmaid's Tale
items: Beyond Paradise includes Return to Paradise Easter egg - as one character weighs up future
items: The Capture season 3 cast: Full list of stars in BBC conspiracy drama and who they play
items: The Teacher season 3 ending explained: One final twist in silly, grim 5 thriller
items: The Testaments exec producer reveals they can't always give fans what they want
items: The Teacher cast: Who stars in season 3 of 5 thriller?
items: Where was The Teacher season 3 filmed?
items: Hidden Assets star reveals script change after shock season 3 development
items: The Teacher season 3 director explains they didn't want to 'pit groups of characters against each other' in gender politics drama
items: Death in Paradise season 15 finale teases trouble for key character as past resurfaces
items: Beyond Paradise confirms character exit – with potentially damaging consequences
items: Beyond Paradise has asked a question we already know the answer to – but that doesn’t really matter
items: Will there be a Death in Paradise season 16? Release date speculation, potential cast and what could happen
items: Beyond Paradise cast: New and returning faces for season 4
items: XO, Kitty season 3: Release date and latest news
items: Beyond Paradise season 4: Release date and latest news
items: Death in Paradise teases Selwyn drama as his reputation is on the line in first-look clip
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items: Where was The Other Bennet Sister filmed?

Beyond Paradise character departs after major revelation uncovered by unlikely figure
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date: 2026-05-01T21:00:26.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: "Something didn't ring true to me..."
encoded: When Beyond Paradise's Anne informed Humphrey that she'd been given a seat on the police and crime panel as part of her councillor duties, to say he wasn't thrilled would be an understatement. The DI was already feeling the heat after being ordered to lose a member of his team by the obnoxious Mr Smith from administrative planning, due to "unavoidable budget cuts", and he certainly didn't need his mother-in-law – now set to be "overseeing his activities" – making matters even more complicated. "I do hope it won’t be a problem," she added after making her big announcement, but the look on Humphrey's face suggested otherwise. Yet, in a glorious twist of fate, Anne's intrusion into Humphrey's work turned out to be exactly what he needed. After Humphrey sacrificed himself so the rest of his team could remain intact, Anne's spidey sense began tingling. "Something didn't ring true to me," she said during an emergency meeting she convened with her son-in-law, Mr Smith and the powers that be. Her suspicions deepened during a golfing day attended by Mr Smith, where she clocked him being overly friendly with a DI from another station – the only officer of that rank invited – prompting her to do some sleuthing of her own. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/05/557851-14e0d3c.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="An older woman stands in a modest hall, addressing a small group seated around a table. She wears a blue coat and patterned scarf, her expression serious and resolute. Two men in suits sit behind her, watching, while others are seen from behind in the foreground with notebooks and glasses of water, suggesting a formal meeting or hearing." title="557851,TITLE:Beyond Paradise s4" /> After finding herself in the records area of Shipton Abbott police station – by accident, of course – she learned that the budget for the previous year had actually registered an underspend (prompting real-life police personnel to laugh hysterically while …

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Has Beyond Paradise been renewed for season 5?
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date: 2026-05-01T20:00:47.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: What's next for Humphrey and co?
encoded: Now that Death in Paradise has been renewed for a further two seasons, the spotlight has moved onto Beyond Paradise. Season 4 of the Kris Marshall-led spin-off wrapped up tonight (Friday 1 May), but while certain stories came to a close, there's plenty of life left in it yet, and the cast are game for more. "We all hope for it [to continue] because we have just the most wonderful time making it, and anyone from the general public I've met that comes up and has a chat absolutely loves it," Zahra Ahmadi told Radio Times at the start of March, before joking: "I suppose people who don't [love it] aren't going to make their way up to me and say, 'By the way, I absolutely hate that show you're in.'" She continued: "But when they come up, it's not just flippant either. They're really effusive and I can tell with certain people it means a lot to them. We all have those shows that really speak to our hearts and warm our hearts. "So I would love for it to go on, but we don't know yet, we don't know. But we all hope it will, fingers crossed." So, what does the future hold for Beyond Paradise? Read on for everything we know so far. Has Beyond Paradise been renewed for season 5? Last month, TV Zone reported that it's all systems go, but the BBC has yet to announce if Beyond Paradise is returning for more episodes. For context, season 4 wasn't confirmed until July, but season 3's renewal was announced directly after the season 2 finale, so it could be imminent, but we might also be waiting a while. When could Beyond Paradise season 5 be released? If it does get the green light, we'd expect another Christmas special this year, followed by further episodes after Death in Paradise season 16 has wrapped up in February or March 2027. Who could return for a potential Beyond Paradise season 5? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/556774-dcacfb4.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Five people stand on a suburban street beside a green-striped bus, …

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Has Netflix's Man on Fire been renewed for season 2?
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date: 2026-04-30T15:58:18.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The Netflix action thriller is poised for a second season – but will we see Creasy return to Mexico City?
encoded: *Warning: Contains major spoilers for Netflix's Man on Fire.* First there was Scott Glenn, then Denzel Washington, and now Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the latest leading man to take on the role of 'Creasy' in Netflix's take on Man on Fire. The action thriller, based on AJ Quinnell's book series, follows Creasy to Rio de Janeiro for a security job, courtesy of his old colleague Rayburn, where he winds up being thrust back into another volatile situation. Following Rayburn's death after the condo tower he lived in is blown up, Creasy vows to protect his friend's daughter Poe, the sole survivor who finds herself on a hit list after glimpsing the face of one of the men responsible. And against the odds, he succeeds, while also exposing the president of Brazil, his head of security, and CIA field agent Tappan, the man Poe witnessed at the scene of the crime, who were behind the plot to destabilise Brazil for their own political gain. But this is clearly just the beginning for Abdul-Mateen II's Creasy, with Mexico City on the cards. Will we get a front row seat? Read on for everything we know so far about a potential Man on Fire season 2. Has Netflix's Man on Fire been renewed for season 2? Netflix has yet to announce whether you can expect more episodes, but the series is poised to return given where season 1 left off (more on that later). When could a potential Man on Fire season 2 be released? With no prior seasons to go on, your guess is as good as ours. Best case scenario is early 2027, but there's every chance you could be waiting a lot longer. Who could return for a potential Man on Fire season 2? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/man-on-fire-netflix-04337f0.jpg" width="5997" height="3998" alt="A man stands at a green public phone booth on a sunny street, holding a phone to his ear and looking down at a card in his hand. Behind him, a bright yellow tram approaches along curved tracks, with pastel-colored buildings and a small g…

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Netflix's Man on Fire can't match the Denzel Washington film for one crucial reason
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date: 2026-04-30T10:44:51.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Comment
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II takes on the mantle of John Creasy in this forgettable Netflix action thriller than misses the mark in a big way.
encoded: *Warning: Contains major spoilers for Netflix's Man on Fire and the 2004 film of the same name.* When people talk about Man on Fire, they almost always mean Tony Scott's 2004 film starring Denzel Washington, not the 1980 A J Quinnell novel on which it's based, or the 1987 Scott Glenn adaptation. In Scott's version, Washington plays John Creasy (following on from Marcus and Christian in the book and first film, respectively), an emotionally burnt-out man who has lost his way after blood-soaked years in the Marines and subsequent contract work for the CIA, before an opportunity in Mexico City presents itself. An ex-colleague and friend Paul Rayburn, played by the criminally underused Christopher Walken, sets him up with some bodyguard work for a wealthy Mexican businessman and his wife. They need someone to ferry their daughter, Pita, whose confidence far outstrips that of a typical nine-year-old, to school and piano practice and the like. But when you live in a city where there have been 24 kidnappings in the last six days alone, you're forced to grow up fast – and you'll cling to any hint of a connection that comes your way, as she does with Creasy. Pita instantly takes a liking to the latest in a long line of men hired for the job, who she compares to a "big, sad bear", even naming her own teddy 'Creasy Bear'. And despite his efforts to keep her at arm's length, she eases him into opening up and before long, occupies a permanent space in his heart in a way that possibly no one ever has, or certainly hadn’t in a very, very long time. Creasy is teetering on the edge, but she pulls him back – a development that unfolds fairly quickly, but Washington and Dakota Fanning make it easy to overlook that, such is the strength of their performances. The former is unsurprisingly assured but Fanning, just nine at the time and still finding her feet, delivers a remarkable turn that meets the role's emotional intensity head-on. It's a love as pure as the driven snow, without obli…

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Beyond Paradise teases Humphrey's resignation – but is there a twist in store?
type: item
date: 2026-04-24T20:00:18.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
description: "This can't really be it?"
encoded: After weeks of relentless hounding by the loathsome Mr Smith, Humphrey was finally forced to decide who would be leaving Shipton Abbott police station after delaying his response for as long as he feasibly could. With time having officially run out for the DI following budget cuts, he made his way to The Hub in the penultimate episode of Beyond Paradise season 4 and approached his boss's desk, folder in hand. Inside was the name of the person who would be packing up their belongings and heading off on their not-so-merry way, fracturing the solid foundation the group had built together. But there wasn't an ounce of regret or guilt on Humphrey's face. In fact, he looked completely at peace with his decision – even smiling (yes, smiling!) at Mr Smith, a far cry from the despondent figure he'd cut of late. Yet, the name inside said folder wasn't revealed to us in that moment. Before Mr Smith could open it, the episode ended – but not before the teaser for next week's finale hinted that the detective had chosen to sacrifice himself in order to protect his colleagues and friends. Oh Humphrey, the man that you are. "Change can be difficult, but I'm here to help," said Mr Smith – rather unhelpfully, ironically – as he made himself comfortable behind Humphrey's desk, much to the dismay of the Shipton Abbot team. "I can't work with that Mr Smith," groaned Kelby, visibly distressed, while Esther asked, "This can't really be it?" But as I wrote at the beginning of the season, this certainly isn't "it" for Humphrey. No, it goes without saying that his detective days are obviously far from over. But the question of how everything will right itself had yet to be answered. "Should we tell him?" Anne asks Margo, hinting that Martha's mum has a trick up her sleeve – and one that could possibly have something to do with the dinner she invited Mr Smith to?. Earlier in the episode, Anne invited him to join her, Humphrey and Martha for some beef Wellington and pavlova (to encourage Humph…

Bridgerton star gives verdict on Whistledown season 4 twist: "I've taken everything out of it that I could possibly want"
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date: 2026-04-24T13:21:34.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Nicola Coughlan reveals what she made of that surprising Whistledown twist.
encoded: While the fourth season of Bridgerton was very much concerned with the love story of Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Sophie (Yerin Ha), there was plenty else going on within the Ton. Now that the fifth season lead's love story has also been confirmed, fans can continue to ideate about how they think things will unfold – but season 4 also delivered quite the surprise ending. The fourth season of the hit Netflix drama saw Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) retire from being Whistledown after realising that a life in the spotlight wasn't one she wanted. But in season 4's final moments, Penelope is writing away at her desk once again. However, she's not writing Whistledown but a novel of her own, as she tells husband Colin (Luke Newton). Colin is left confused though, handing Penelope a copy of Whistledown before asking her who has written that. What a cliffhanger! Asking Coughlan what she made of the Whistledown twist while promoting the second season of Channel 4's Big Mood, the actress told Radio Times: "I think in a way, it's great because it's a show that keeps reinventing itself. Same thing – you have to hold on tightly, let go lightly. Like I loved leading that show, it's amazing but it's exhausting – it was so much work." She continued: "Yeah, you don't really have a life when you're doing it, which I was sort of fine with. It's about eight months filming and then it was like six months promotion around it. It was amazing but I've taken everything out of that that I could possibly want. "So then it's just lovely to pass it on to someone else. We're about to start filming season 5 and I think it's time to like... you know, it never focuses too long on any particular set of characters so it's lovely to see Florence [Hunt] and Will [Tilston] coming up and Hannah [Dodd]. I think it's great." She added: "I'll always pop in if they want me to! I'll be hanging around in the background sometimes for sure, if they need me." Read more: The Boys season 5 finale will be "heartbreaking…

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Beyond Paradise's Anne flustered about "delicate" Mr Smith news – but we're left hanging
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date: 2026-04-17T20:00:32.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: Could this be exactly what Humphrey needs?
encoded: It's safe to say Humphrey has been under rather a lot of stress in the latest season of Beyond Paradise. After being unexpectedly pulled into The Hub, where he was introduced to his new boss, the deeply unpleasant Mr Smith, two concerning pieces of news were laid before him: Chief Superintendent Woods, who was Shipton Abbott police's only real ally at the top, had left, and Humphrey would need to lose a member of his team due to funding cuts. But who to let go? Asking Humphrey to layoff Esther, Kelby and Margo is like asking him to banish one of his children. Not only are they a solid team professionally – "I think everyone's so important, and everyone plays their part. And if you remove just one person, you really feel it," actor Zahra Ahmadi told Radio Times – their relationships extend beyond the professional. "They are genuinely like a family unit," she added. "They get along as friends, sure, but I do think it is more familiar than anything else. They've all got their roles within the family, and that's why they're able to be so effective “And Humphrey knows, as well as it being a tug at his heart strings to have to get rid of someone that he really cares about and values professionally, he also knows how that will impact the policing they're able to do, which is also what he really cares about." So, it's been a trying time, and something Anne felt fully in her latest interaction with the detective. Martha's mum, who's recently become a local councillor, crossed paths with Mr Smith on the golf course, which resulted in her being given a seat on the police and crime panel. So, she'd been spending some time in the office, shadowing Humphrey, observing the rest of the team, and lending a hand where needed – which Margo wasn't thrilled one joy about. And if Humphrey had it his way, she wouldn't be anywhere near his work. But he kept that one to himself. Will Anne prove to be a help or a hindrance? The jury's still out – although we have a feeling it could be the la…

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Beef season 2 cast: Full list of new actors in Netflix's wild revenge series
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date: 2026-04-16T08:22:55.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Ali Wong and Steven Yeun lead the 10-part series.
encoded: Netflix comedy-drama Beef is back for season 2 with an all-new cast of characters, who are about to get their hands dirty in another tale of escalating revenge. Josh (Oscar Isaac) and Lindsay (Carey Mulligan) appear to have the perfect marriage to the wealthy customers at their country club, but the couple privately hold deep-seated resentments that are close to tearing them apart. When their younger employees, Ashley (Cailee Spaeny) and Austin (Charles Melton), happen to record one of their fiery arguments, they use the scandalous footage as leverage to finally get the leg up that they desperately need. Of course, this being Beef, the targets of this scheme are hardly going to quietly accept their extortion, with retaliating fire soon exchanged that ranges from the petty to the truly wicked. Beef season 2 transforms the hit series into an anthology, which explains the absence of original stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, who both earned a slew of awards for their performances. Read on for everything you need to know about the all-new Beef season 2 cast, including character profiles and career breakdowns. (You can also check out Beef season 2 review if you're wondering whether it's worth watching.) Beef season 2 cast: Who stars in the latest episodes? Here's an overview of the key players in Beef season 2 – read on for more detailed profiles on each character and the actor playing them, including where you might have seen them before. Oscar Isaac as Josh Martín Carey Mulligan as Lindsay Crane-Martín Charles Melton as Austin Davis Cailee Spaeny as Ashley Miller Youn Yuh-jung as Chairwoman Park Seoyeon Jang as Eunice William Fichtner as Troy Mikaela Hoover as Ava BM as Woosh Song Kang-ho as Dr. Kim Oscar Isaac plays Josh Martín Who is Josh? Josh is the manager of a members-only country club for the very wealthy. He's a popular figure among the regulars, known for his attentive care of their every need, but his personal life isn't running as smoothly as the venue. Behind…

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Beyond Paradise's Humphrey stunned as dilemma grows even more complicated
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date: 2026-04-10T20:00:10.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: "I do hope it won't be a problem."
encoded: Humphrey's relationship with his mother-in-law Anne mostly consists of her chiding him for getting under her feet as they navigate living under the same roof in Beyond Paradise. After the detective and Martha moved back onto the boat, having paused their fostering journey, the small matter of them drifting out to sea while they were tucked up in bed in the season 4 premiere saw them swiftly move back into Anne's house. But as close as Martha and her mum are – and there is also love between Humphrey and Anne, given how important each of them are to Martha – it has become increasingly clear that the newly married couple need their own space, regardless of whether it's just the two of them, or if they welcome another child into their lives. So, they committed to house hunting and after a fairly breezy search and some gentle deliberation, they've landed themselves a fixer-upper. But as they were toasting the next chapter of their lives in their new backyard – which looks out onto a stunning vista, I must say – the mood was quickly dampened when Anne, who had arrived with a basket of goodies to celebrate, delivered some news of her own. Courtesy of Mr Smith, Humphrey's odious new boss, Anne has been given a seat on the new police and crime panel as part of her duties as a local counsellor, which is designed to oversee the "activities" of the Shipton Abbott police personnel. Cue dumbfounded expressions from both Humphrey and Martha. "I do hope it won't be a problem," she added, knowing full well that it complicates matters astronomically. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/bbc-BP-7964616.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Three people stand talking in a softly lit room with wooden furniture and large windows. A woman in a coral dress faces a man and a woman opposite her; the man, wearing a light blue blazer, holds a red book against his chest, while the woman beside him wears a blue dress and dark jacket. The trio appear engaged…

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Scrubs season 10 release schedule – when will episode 9 be released?
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date: 2026-04-09T09:28:09.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: Make sure you don't miss a moment.
encoded: Scrubs fans are bracing themselves for an emotional finale, following a worrying twist in the penultimate episode of the revival. The brand new episode, titled My Odds, brings original character Dr Cox (John C McGinley) back into the fray, but unfortunately, it isn't on positive terms. Instead, JD's intimidating ex-boss becomes a patient at the Sacred Heart, who is diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called microscopic polyangiitis. The condition is serious and incurable, but can be managed with careful medical attention, which JD (Zach Braff) will now be charged with delivering. There's no word yet on whether the Scrubs revival will return for 'season 2' (aka season 11 overall), but McGinley told Deadline that Dr Cox will feature "a lot more" in future episodes, should they materialise. "The hero needs consequences and a threat and jeopardy, and without Ken Jenkins [who played Dr Bob Kelso] and not enough the Janitor [as portrayed by Neil Flynn]... that jeopardy is Cox," he said. "I think Cox will be more thickly woven into the tapestry of season 2," he concluded, before caveating that he was "completely speculating" about the possibilities ahead. Suffice it to say, fans will be very interested to see what note Scrubs season 10 ends on, as that will give us our best clues yet as to what the writers have in mind. Read on for when you can expect to watch the Scrubs season 10 finale – plus the full release schedule so far. When will episode 9 of Scrubs season 10 be released? Scrubs season 10 is working to a weekly release schedule, which means that episode 9 will be released on Wednesday 15 April on ABC/Hulu in the US and Thursday 16 April on Disney+ in the UK. The high-profile revival launched worldwide with a double-bill in late February. Check out our Scrubs season 10 review for a detailed verdict on whether it's worth watching. How many episodes are there in Scrubs season 10? There are a total of nine episodes in Scrubs season 10. That's quite a bit shorter t…

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The Testaments executive producer on decision to bring back June: 'We were very careful'
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date: 2026-04-08T08:00:42.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Exclusive
subject: Hulu
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: "We were very, very mindful to not go there too often, but take advantage of that presence, what she means to this world."
encoded: Ahead of The Testaments, it was confirmed Elisabeth Moss would return for The Handmaid's Tale sequel as an executive producer, but there was no word on whether we'd be reunited with June Osborne herself. When we last saw her at the end of season 6, she'd been working with Mayday and had returned to the Waterford house, where she pulled out a tape recorder and began to tell her story. But whether she'd appear in the follow-up series – which revolves around teenagers Agnes, the daughter of a high-ranking Gilead commander, and new arrival Daisy, from Canada, as they navigate Aunt Lydia's elite preparatory school for future wives – remained to be seen. "I couldn't tell you if I was," Moss said recently (via Entertainment Weekly) when asked if June would be making an appearance. "It's been really cool. [Producing] means I didn't have to say goodbye to the world, which I was very happy about." But of course it's no great surprise that the character does indeed return for The Testaments (which is one of many departures from Margaret Atwood's novel) – appearing briefly at the end of episode 1, and more prominently in episode 3, opposite Daisy. View Green Video on the source website After her parents are murdered by Gilead operatives, June takes Daisy to a safe house, where she reveals the truth about her past: she was born in Gilead, and the couple she believed were her biological parents – both part of the resistance – had adopted her after she was smuggled out. Having June take centre stage in such a pivotal moment, rather than simply giving viewers a fleeting glimpse, was a deliberate choice – one that show creator Bruce Miller discussed in a recent interview with Radio Times. "Well, the first thing you have to realise is 'we' decided to include her. 'We' includes Elisabeth Moss," he explained. "Elizabeth Moss has been our creative partner on this from the beginning. She was a producer on The Handmaid’s Tale, she's an executive producer on this. So it was her decision as…

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The Testaments showrunner reveals the "lessons" learned from The Handmaid's Tale
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date: 2026-04-06T23:00:24.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Exclusive
subject: Hulu
subject: On demand
description: "If, unfortunately, it's 'torture porn', so is our world."
encoded: When The Testaments makes its debut on 8 April, it'll be almost nine years after its predecessor The Handmaid's Tale first arrived on screens – a launch that picked up eight Primetime Emmy awards, a raft of glowing reviews and a legion of loyal fans. But the mood began to waver as some critics, and a portion of the viewership, took issue with the unrelenting, often nauseating amount of violence directed at its female characters, frequently described as 'torture porn'. How did its creator reckon with that particular issue – and any others – heading into the sequel? "As The Handmaid's Tale evolved – and we learned lots of lessons – we were very careful to keep track of them and then to bring them to bear on The Testaments," show creator Bruce Miller told Radio Times. "We knew very early on that we were going to do The Testaments, so I think... and we're in the minority as men on this show, most of our department heads are female, and a lot of them come from The Handmaid's Tale – I think the biggest evolution, the biggest step forward was for us to discuss all of those things when we made the transition to say, okay, how much violence are we going to show?" And the answer, said Miller, is "not a lot". "I mean, if you look how much skin we show, there's almost none. And also almost no violence, it's almost all implied," he expanded. "But I think that we had those discussions out front... we just wanted to make sure that we were going forward mindfully." View Green Video on the source website For Miller, that involved following his own internal "guide". "Because I am so squidgy about violence," he continued. "And also, even though I know they are grown women and actors, when you see them pretending to cry on screen, you cry a little inside. "So any of those things have an impact on me. I think that I am very sensitive about that." He did, however, emphasise that "in both books, there's nothing... that hasn't happened to women, or is happening to women now". "So we are no…

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Beyond Paradise includes Return to Paradise Easter egg - as one character weighs up future
type: item
date: 2026-04-03T20:00:44.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: "Take risks, choose adventure."
encoded: As lovely as Shipton Abbott is – and one certainly couldn't describe it as sleepy, despite appearances, given all of the comings and goings – it's no surprise Zoe is considering doing a Bilbo Baggins and heading off on an adventure. In the latest episode of Beyond Paradise, Esther's teenage daughter, who works at Martha's restaurant, expressed to her boss that she doesn't know what she wants to do with her life, before asking Martha how she finally worked it all out in her head. She didn't, was her response. Instead, Martha decided to go solo travelling, which proved to be the best decision she ever made. Not only did she meet Humphrey (and the rest is history, and all that), she also learned a lot about herself, especially during the more challenging parts of her travels. "My advice is to have all the experiences you can, good and bad," she added. "Take risks, choose adventure, Zoe." It was a convincing pitch from Martha. Soon after their chat, Zoe began exploring possible destinations, including Dolphin Cove, the Australian beachside town where Return to Paradise is set – a location she's later seen researching on her phone. Dolphin Cove isn't real, however the cast and crew filmed in Australia’s Illawarra region, just south of Sydney, as well as on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. But will Zoe be packing her knapsack and heading there? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/Zoe-c609b64.jpg" width="2856" height="1904" alt="A woman with curly hair tied up in a loose bun holds a smartphone while speaking, looking slightly to one side. She wears a maroon T-shirt layered under a green patterned dress, standing in a softly lit interior space with neutral-toned walls and a doorway behind her." title="Beyond Paradise" /> Just as she was building up the courage to tell her mum about her plans, Zoe chickened out. After an awkward encounter with Archie and his new girlfriend – after which Esther told her daughter that she would always be her …

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The Capture season 3 cast: Full list of stars in BBC conspiracy drama and who they play
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date: 2026-04-03T11:45:35.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: On demand
description: The BBC thriller is back for season 3.
encoded: The latest season of the much-loved BBC drama The Capture is coming in to land after a breathless start. Season 3 has, once again, had heroine Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) and the viewers at home questioning everything – and the biggest shocks may well still be to come. The early episodes have seen huge deaths and dark cliffhangers, which have set things up nicely and should pave the way for some thrilling reveals. But can Carey trust anyone? And who else stars in the new season, and who do they all play? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of The Capture season 3. The Capture cast: Meet the characters in season 3 of the BBC thriller The cast of The Capture season 3 is as follows. Holliday Grainger as Acting Commander Rachel Carey Paapa Essiedu as Isaac Turner MP, Home Secretary Killian Scott as Commander Noah Pierson Ben Miles as Danny Hart Lia Williams as Gemma Garland Ginny Holder as DI Nadia Latif Nigel Lindsay as DSU Tom Kendricks Hugh Quarshie as Commissioner Cameron Yates Andrew Buchan as Deputy Commissioner Julian Talbot Indira Varma as Khadija Khan Ron Perlman as Frank Napier Tessa Wong as DC Chloe Tan Daisy Waterstone as Abigail Carey Andy Nyman as Rowan Gill Linus Roache as Colonel Figgis Joe Dempsie as James Whitlock Amanda Drew as Angela Stilon Isabella Brown as Paige Thomas Jude Mack as Natasha Hayes Adrian Rawlins as Lord Frederickson Scroll down for more information on the actors and who they play. Holliday Grainger as Acting Commander Rachel Carey <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/3.-Holliday-Grainger-as-Rachel-Carey-in-The-Capture-S3-coming-to-BBC-iPlayer-and-BBC-One-this-Spring-a5b79ef.jpg" width="8256" height="5504" alt="Holliday Grainger as Rachel Carey in The Capture, stood looking at the camera with a set of screens behind her." title="3. Holliday Grainger as Rachel Carey in The Capture S3, coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Spring" /> Who is Rachel Carey? At the start of se…

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The Teacher season 3 ending explained: One final twist in silly, grim 5 thriller
type: item
date: 2026-04-02T09:45:42.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Contains Trailer
description: Let's break it down.
encoded: **Warning: This article contains full spoilers for The Teacher season 3, which is available to stream in full on 5.** **This article also contains discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation that some readers may find distressing.** Well, that was quite the ride, wasn't it? The third season of anthology series The Teacher, which showed some promise in its opening episode as it set out to explore the generational divide – particularly on issues such as gender – spiralled into something completely absurd by the time the final credits rolled. "If you looked at episode 4 immediately after episode 1, you wouldn’t believe it," said Victoria Hamilton, who plays the titular educator Helen Simpson, ahead of its release. And she certainly wasn't exaggerating. The Teacher’s third instalment reached new, nonsensical heights – even by its own hysterical standards. So, where did we leave Helen and Cressida at the end of the series? And how about that final scene? Read on for a full breakdown of how season 3 wrapped up. The Teacher season 3 ending explained It quickly became clear that Cressida was punishing Helen because of her own emotional wounds, inflicted by a mother who walked out on her when she was younger and a father who simply had no time for her. And what better way to hurt the former head of drama – who had been removed from her post following Dee's suicide and due to her escalating conflict with Cressida – than to target her son? After extending the hand of friendship to Sam – which wasn't difficult considering his social isolation – she managed to seduce him and convince him to run away with her. But not before Cressida had accused Sam's dad, Terry, of attacking her to isolate him further. In a sudden escalation, she then pushed him, sending him crashing down and smacking his head – which could have spelled the end for him. Fortunately, he survived the ordeal. Having successfully lured Sam away from his parents, Cressida confided in him about her suicidal ideation –…

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The Testaments exec producer reveals they can't always give fans what they want
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date: 2026-04-01T07:00:55.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Exclusive
subject: Hulu
subject: News
description: "But they're tuned in, they're focused and they're passionate, and that's all we can ask for."
encoded: When The Handmaid's Tale wrapped up last year after six brutal, emotionally punishing seasons of television, there was no reunion for June and her first-born Hannah (who had been stolen by Gilead when she was a young child) because The Testaments had already been confirmed. "Knowing we couldn't reunite them, it was heartbreaking because we're certainly aware of how much the audience was longing for that. It seemed to be what was driving June over the course of the whole series," said showrunner Eric Tuchman in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. Showrunner Yahlin Chang admitted that was something they "really struggled with... speaking for myself — not giving people what they wanted or what I wanted. The idea of her telling the story to Hannah was just so emotionally captivating". The sequel, based on Margaret Atwood's 2019 novel, is set just a few years after the events of the TV series (in the book it's 15 years) in Gilead, at the centre of which are three characters, one of whom is Hannah – or Agnes, as she was renamed – played here by One Battle After Another's Chase Infiniti. Given her father's status as a high-ranking commander, Agnes attends an elite academy, where she's learning how to become the perfect Gileadian wife. So, as far removed from her freedom fighting mother as she can get. But while fans will be eager for The Testaments to deliver that long-awaited reunion – and no one could argue it wouldn't feel earned – show creator Bruce Miller and executive producer Warren Littlefield discussed how they balance audience expectation and hopes with what is actually truthful to the story they are telling. "[The] rooting interest of the audience is one aspect of how I decide to do things, of course, because I have that same rooting interest, and so do the characters," Miller told Radio Times. "Agnes certainly is rooting for Agnes, it's not just the audience. She wants things to work out, she would like to get together with a guy and she would like to have…

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The Teacher cast: Who stars in season 3 of 5 thriller?
type: item
date: 2026-03-30T18:00:40.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Contains Trailer
description: Everything you need to know about the characters and where you've seen the cast before.
encoded: This article contains discussion of suicide that some readers may find distressing. Season 3 of The Teacher explores the feud between the titular educator and one of her students. "Helen Simpson, a teacher with 30 years' experience, dismisses what she considers the woke ideologies of the younger generation," reads the official synopsis. "Cressida Bancroft, an influential female student, dislikes Helen for accusing her of being a woke warrior to gain popularity." But when another student dies, Helen finds herself fighting not just to save her career, but her entire life. "I was really excited to explore subject matter that is really pertinent to now, and I don't think I've ever seen it discussed this way, or in such depth," said Victoria Hamilton, who leads the cast as Helen. "We’re looking at the problem of the generation divide and what gets lost in translation between us, which is something people continually talk about. I'm a mum of teenagers, and it's very refreshing to see a script that's actually addressing what has broken down between us, because I do think there has been a breakdown in communication." Hamilton is joined in the series by up-and-comer Alice Grant, alongside a number of other familiar faces – and some you may not recognise. Read on for the full cast rundown. The Teacher season 3 cast Victoria Hamilton as Helen Simpson Steve Edge as Terry Simpson Rochenda Sandall as Tessa Stewart Alice Grant as Cressida Bancroft Olly Rhodes as Sam Simpson Peter Ash as Sebastian Blake Navin Chowdry as Simon Cookson Ellis Jupiter as Dee Rainford-Thomas Shak Benjamin as Leo Dalton Malek Alkoni as Miles Crawford Natalie Gavin as DS O’Brien For more information about the characters and where you've seen the actors who play them before, read on. Victoria Hamilton plays Helen Simpson Who is Helen Simpson? Helen has over 30 years of teaching experience and has recently become head of drama at the boarding school where she works. But she "finds herself being challenged b…

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Where was The Teacher season 3 filmed?
type: item
date: 2026-03-30T18:00:28.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: The 5 anthology series returns – but where were the cast and crew based this time?
encoded: This article contains discussion of suicide that some readers may find distressing. 5's The Teacher returns for its third season, this time starring Victoria Hamilton as a woman at risk of losing everything after one of her students dies by suicide. Helen Simpson, the new head of drama at private boarding school Cheetham Hall, is caught on camera rebuking pupil Dee, who is non-binary – something she has been struggling to understand – during detention. The incident occurs at a time when Dee is already having a particularly tough time and the following morning, Dee's body is found in their dorm room. The footage was recorded by fellow student Cressida – a self-proclaimed ally who has had it in for Helen ever since she denied her request to move away from Shakespeare in favour of something more modern, and accused her of feigning concern for Dee to suit her own agenda. Determined to punish her teacher, Cressida goes to extreme lengths, forcing Helen to fight like never before to stop her life from unravelling. "As Helen delves deeper into Cressida's past, she uncovers a world of sadness and neglect. But has she learnt enough about Cressida to stop her final act of revenge?" reads the official synopsis. "If you looked at episode 4 immediately after episode 1 you wouldn’t believe it," said Hamilton. "But that’s what happens in life, one tiny action or word can have a ripple effect." The actor added that she hopes "the audience changes sides throughout the drama as well, as you start to understand more about why each of these characters is behaving in a certain way". "That's when drama becomes really interesting, when you think you're on one person's side and suddenly you see another." While season 3 of The Teacher is an entirely new narrative, it does have one thing in common with the first instalment: much of the filming took place abroad, despite it being set in England. For more information about the filming locations, read on. Where was The Teacher season 3 filmed? …

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Hidden Assets star reveals script change after shock season 3 development
type: item
date: 2026-03-30T11:05:37.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: "I was like, 'I don't think that's the right reaction.'"
encoded: *Warning: Contains major spoilers for Hidden Assets.* Claire Wallace is no stranger to unforeseen developments in her work for the Irish Criminal Assets Bureau. In the third season of RTÉ drama Hidden Assets, now on the BBC, the detective sergeant follows a trail of €27 million in embezzled funds from Dublin to the Basque Country after an opening scene that immediately throws her on the back foot. As she joins her colleagues in searching the home of Nick Heaslip, the portfolio manager behind the misappropriated funds, he grabs a gun and, despite her attempts to regain control of the situation, takes his own life. It's a horrific moment for Claire, both personally and professionally, as she's put under intense pressure from her superiors while the press begin to circle. But arguably the biggest shock – even more than murder and migrant smuggling – arrives in the final moments of the series. After coming into contact with toxic waste out in Spain as part of the investigation, she has her bloods taken, when is when the doctor informs Claire that she's pregnant – which comes as a complete surprise to her. Speaking about her reaction on first reading the script, Nora-Jane Noone revealed the moment almost played out differently, with Claire originally written to smile when she hears the news. But Noone was unconvinced her character would respond in that way, which she flagged to the producers. "I was like, 'I don't think that's the right reaction,'" she said. "Because in this day and age, people get to have a choice [as to whether they have a child or not]. But even from the point of view of it feeling very conflicting. "Maybe there's part of her that's really happy, but then it's like, 'Oh, I might have to give up this part of my life.' In season 2, there was an agreement with her husband that she would have a number of years to focus on her career, and then it would be his turn, because he had been at home with their child. But she realises how important her work for CA…

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The Teacher season 3 director explains they didn't want to 'pit groups of characters against each other' in gender politics drama
type: item
date: 2026-03-30T09:03:50.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
description: "The way pronouns are used is an ongoing conversation... and addressing it takes away any fear or trepidation."
encoded: Content warning: This article contains discussion of suicide that some readers may find distressing. When a pupil at a private boarding school dies by suicide in the third season of anthology series The Teacher, a member of staff finds themselves in the firing line. "The story explores queer culture from the perspective of younger and older generations," said director Dominic Leclerc. "The impact of words on representation and identity is a cultural conversation that is alive right now and we wanted to continue that in a sensitive way." In the series, Helen Simpson (Victoria Hamilton), the newly promoted head of drama at the prestigious Cheetham Hall, berates Dee Rainford-Thomas – a non-binary student who has been having a particularly tough time of late, and whose pronouns Helen repeatedly gets wrong – during detention. Though she's challenged by pupil Cressida about her attitude, Helen is stubborn in her stance. The synopsis adds: "A sinister grudge match quickly develops between teacher and pupil and, when Dee takes her own life following an argument with Helen, Cressida resorts to blackmail to make Helen pay for her 'outdated' views." What ensues is "a really intense warfare and cat-and-mouse game between one student and one teacher, whilst looking at the wider issue," added Leclerc. "From the very beginning we were looking at ideas around gender identity and how young people have brought pronouns into our culture. The story is nuanced; we didn’t want to pit our groups of characters against each other with a single point of view because that’s not real. "The way pronouns are used is an ongoing conversation, it’s not something everyone suddenly gets right, and addressing it takes away any fear or trepidation." The cast is led by Victoria Hamilton (Unforgotten, The Crown, Doctor Foster), who plays Helen. She's joined by familiar faces including Rochenda Sandall (Line of Duty) and Steve Edge (The Madame Blanc Mysteries), alongside a host of newer talent, including …

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Death in Paradise season 15 finale teases trouble for key character as past resurfaces
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date: 2026-03-27T22:00:00.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: A storm is brewing...
encoded: Before Death in Paradise season 15 arrived on screens, we were introduced to a new character – and Ginny Holder's replacement – Sergeant Mattie Fletcher, who Don Gilet teased would come with "a little bit of baggage". "There's more to her than meets the eye," he added, though exactly what he meant was kept firmly under wraps. The picture began to take shape in the opening episode, when Mattie was called into Selwyn's office over her "reckless" behaviour during an investigation. It was revealed that an incident during her time working in Jamaica had been noted in her employment file – though the details remained unclear. She also confided in Seb that she had "messed up on a case big time" in her previous role, and mentioned a boyfriend she had broken up with before coming to Saint Marie – but again, she offered no specifics. But in the season 15 finale, it emerged that those two aspects of her life are connected. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/Death-in-Paradise-BBC-841e654.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="A woman in a light blue police uniform leans forward with a focused, concerned expression, looking slightly upward. She wears shoulder chevrons and a braided cord, with a bright blue sky and soft white clouds in the background." title="Embargo Date: 20-01-2026 00:00:00 - Death in Paradise" /> While working on the investigation into the death of Giles Parry, whose body was found out at sea, her old boss from Jamaica attempts to contact her. But Mattie keeps dodging his calls, given her reluctance to confront a part of her life she's tried so hard to distance herself from. It then emerges that he's also contacted the commissioner, who takes it upon himself to deliver troubling news: her ex-boyfriend Damon has been acquitted on all counts and is now a free man. Clearly shaken by the development, Mattie tells Selwyn she doesn't want the wider team to know the full extent of her story, and he agrees to keep her secret. Bu…

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Beyond Paradise confirms character exit – with potentially damaging consequences
type: item
date: 2026-03-27T21:00:59.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: "He's put in such a difficult situation..."
encoded: Oh, Humphrey. Just when everything was ticking along quite nicely both at work and at home (except for his houseboat drifting out to sea while he was tucked up in bed with Martha, but we'll move swiftly on from that), the detective was hit with some crushing news in the Beyond Paradise season 4 premiere. Following the exit of Chief Superintendent Charlie Woods (now based in Dartmouth), who had been the Shipton Abbott police team's sole ally at the top, they are once again vulnerable, as Humphrey swiftly learns. After being summoned to The Hub by his new boss Mr Smith, he's informed that funding cuts are back on the table, meaning he has lay off one of Esther, Kelby or Margo. "He's put in such a difficult situation because Humphrey has so much heart, and he's so passionate about his job and about his team," Zahra Ahmadi told Radio Times. "It's so tricky for me to say this, because I have to be respectful towards Death in Paradise, but I think he's really found his pocket in Shipton Abbott. "Perhaps that's also to do with the place he's at with Martha and his relationship, but he just sits really well in the pocket of his life where he's at in this present moment. And to have that compromised in the way that it is is really, really tough for him." But putting aside the emotional dimension of this particular predicament, Ahmadi also raised the point that Esther, Kelby and Margo all have a role to play in keeping Shipton Abbott safe. "I think everyone's so important, and everyone plays their part. And if you remove just one person, you really feel it," she said. "That's often how I talk about a cast and a crew." Read more: Beyond Paradise stars tease Humphrey and Martha’s next chapter – including whether they’ll foster again Beyond Paradise star Kris Marshall reveals which TV detectives helped inspire Humphrey – and that he's only watched Love Actually once The conversation turned to the role of community policing, which is "done with heart" in a way larger operations s…

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Beyond Paradise has asked a question we already know the answer to – but that doesn’t really matter
type: item
date: 2026-03-27T21:00:38.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Comment
description: A storm is brewing for the Shipton Abbott police department… but don’t despair.
encoded: Shipton Abbott police department might be a micro-operation, but underestimate it at your own peril. DI Humphrey Goodman and his three-strong team – DS Esther Williams, PC Kelby Hartford and office support Margo Martins – have pooled their insights and doggedness to become a force to be reckoned with in BBC murder mystery series Beyond Paradise, which returns for its fourth season. Across the show's first three seasons, they've solved a plethora of puzzling – sometimes poignant, at times eerie and occasionally absurd – cases, from a woman claiming she was attacked by a suspect from the seventeenth century, to a man turning up on the doorstep of the police station with a photo of Humphrey and no memory of why he was there in the first place – or why Humphrey. While the DI's left-field sleuthing and keen eye for details others often miss always get their moment in the spotlight, Esther also weighs in with her own crucial observations and is a trusted sounding board for her senior officer. Kelby, who you might initially have thought wasn’t cut out for police work, has grown in stature and is now contributing more than his fair share as the lone bobby on the beat – with the lower-level incidents he’s assigned to often providing a vital piece of evidence in the central case. And it would be total chaos without Margo manning the phones, occasionally chipping in with an invaluable piece of local gossip, and doling out a kick up the backside or some much-needed advice here and there – all of which is on display across season 4. The latest instalment opens with the death of crime novelist Kenneth Linder, who appears to have predicted his own demise – because, it tuns out, he orchestrated it, knowing his daughter would be financially protected if his plan succeeded. With the case closed, the team gathered at the pub to toast a job well done while secure in the knowledge that they’ve got a really good thing going on – both professionally and personally because they aren't just…

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Will there be a Death in Paradise season 16? Release date speculation, potential cast and what could happen
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date: 2026-03-27T18:00:14.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: We're heading back to the island...
encoded: While the BBC hasn't officially confirmed that Death in Paradise is returning for season 16, Shaquille Ali-Yebuah previously confirmed to Radio Times that filming will kick off at the end of April. "Everything commences again," said the Sebastian Rose star earlier this year. "Back out to Guadeloupe, hurry up and get our tan back. I'm looking like Bart Simpson right now. It's going to be exciting." So what might be in store in the upcoming instalment? Read on for everything we know so far about Death in Paradise season 16. When could a potential Death in Paradise season 16 air? New episodes typically arrive in January, so barring any major shakeups we expect season 16 to debut in January 2027. Which cast could return for a potential Death in Paradise season 16? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/02/552978-f138149.jpg" width="3935" height="2623" alt="Shaquille Ali-Yebuah as Sebastian Rose, Catherine Garton as Sergent Mattie Fletcher, Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson, Shantol Jackson as Naomi Thomas, Elizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey and Don Warrington as Selwyn Patterson in Death in Paradise, stood next to each other on a clifftop with the sea behind them. They are smiling at the camera." title="552978" /> It came as a surprise to both fans of the show and the cast when Ginny Holder didn't return for season 15. But as it stands, we'd expect to see the following faces all present and correct: Don Warrington as Selwyn Patterson Don Gilet as Mervin Wilson Shantol Jackson as Naomi Thomas Shaquille Ali-Yebuah as Sebastian Rose Catherine Garton as Mattie Fletcher. Élizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey You can also expect plenty of new guest stars. Notable figures in season 15 included Siobhan Finneran, Hermione Norris and Steffan Rhodri. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featu…

Beyond Paradise cast: New and returning faces for season 4
type: item
date: 2026-03-27T17:00:14.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Who stars alongside Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton?
encoded: Beyond Paradise returns for season 4 – and the Shipton Abbott police team are busier than ever. "Fact and folklore blur as they investigate the death of a novelist who predicted their own demise, a magical night of Dark Morris that soon turns sour, a stolen treasure map that mysteriously reappears, and the alleged sighting of a vengeful mermaid lurking at sea," reads the official synopsis. Elsewhere, Humphrey (Kris Marshall) and Martha (Sally Bretton) continue their search for a place to call home, while Humphrey faces "an impossible decision that could change the lives of everyone at the station forever". "I'm not used to playing characters for more than three years before saying I’ve had enough and moving on, but I've been playing Humphrey now, off and on, for 13 years. So this is new ground for me, evolving the character," Marshall told Radio Times magazine. "But he's getting older, as am I, and one of the things I love about Beyond Paradise is that it's not just a detective show. It's cosy crime, for sure, but there are elements of melodrama and comedy. And it's about a community and family." Joining the main cast is a raft of guest stars, including Gavin & Stacey favourite Melanie Walters, while EastEnders' Phil Daniels returns as fisherman Marvelous Harris, last seen in season 1. But who else can you expect to see? Here's a full rundown of the Beyond Paradise season 4 cast. Beyond Paradise cast Kris Marshall as DI Humphrey Goodman Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams Dylan Llewellyn as PC Kelby Hartford Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd Melina Sinadinou as Zoe Williams Jamie Bamber as Archie Hughes Read on for everything you need to know about the characters in Beyond Paradise season 4 and where you've seen the actors who play them before. Kris Marshall plays DI Humphrey Goodman Who is DI Humphrey Goodman? He left Saint Marie to pursue a relationship with love interest Martha Lloyd, and they're now living…

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XO, Kitty season 3: Release date and latest news
type: item
date: 2026-03-27T15:30:26.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Season 2 wrapped up on a cliffhanger, but what's next?
encoded: It's official: Netflix romantic comedy XO, Kitty is returning for season 3. "I'm so excited to head back to Seoul for another season with our incredible cast and crew," said former showrunner Jessica O'Tool. "If you thought junior year at KISS brought the drama…just wait. "I know we left fans on a cliffhanger at the end of season 2 but I can promise season 3 will be worth the wait, including our first summer episode — not to mention plenty of romance, friendship, adventure…and kissing. Lots of kissing." Valentina Garza, who served as a writer on season 2, has since taken over as showrunner, telling Swoon: "As Kitty entered her final year at KISS, I really thought about this as a moment where she’s stepping into adulthood. "They’re all on the precipice of adulthood, and so I thought it was really important to really embrace that and embrace the tension of almost being an adult and having our characters really have a growth journey, as these people who are living in the tensions and this really difficult transition in life." The second season of the To All the Boys spin-off wrapped up on a major cliffhanger for Kitty and Min-ho, with fans desperate to know what happens next. So, what can we expect as Kitty takes on her senior year at KISS? Read on for everything you need to know about XO, Kitty season 3. XO, Kitty season 3 release date: When will it air? XO, Kitty season 3 arrives on Netflix on Thursday April 2. There are eight episodes in total. XO, Kitty season 3 cast: Who's returning? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/kitty-netflix-a17bdc6.jpg" width="1200" height="800" alt="A group of students in matching school uniforms gather around a counter in a bright, modern room, listening attentively to someone off-camera. Some are seated while others stand, with expressions ranging from curious to amused, creating a lively, classroom-like atmosphere." title="XO, Kitty" /> Alongside Anna Cathcart as Kitty, others returning charact…

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Beyond Paradise season 4: Release date and latest news
type: item
date: 2026-03-27T12:30:21.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: Everything we know so far.
encoded: We're heading back to Shipton Abbott for Beyond Paradise season 4 – and Humphrey and Martha are as solid as they have ever been after tying the knot in last year's Christmas special. "They genuinely love each other, they're thrilled to be around each other," Sally Bretton told Radio Times. "You don’t often get to see that in a main pair on screen, because often this happens, or that happens, to make it dramatic. "Instead, Martha and Humphrey are very respectful, but still have lots of fun. I’m relieved that they have found their person, and their person is as wonderful as they think. I think watching that is lovely." And in the latest instalment, there's another big development for the couple. "We go house hunting and the place we settle on needs a worrying amount of work, so they get stuck into that with various capers and disasters," she explained. But they are more than equipped to deal with any challenges that come their way. So, what else can we expect from the new episodes? And when can you tune in? Read on for everything you need to know about Beyond Paradise season 4. Beyond Paradise season 4 release date: When will it air? Season 4 will premiere at 8pm on Friday 27 March on BBC One and BBC iPlayer . The remaining five episodes will air weekly. Beyond Paradise season 4 cast: Who is returning? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/556774-dcacfb4.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Five people stand on a suburban street beside a green-striped bus, smiling and waving. Three women and a uniformed police officer stand together on the left, while a casually dressed man leans against the bus on the right, also waving. The group appears cheerful, with trees, parked cars, and houses visible in the background." title="Beyond Paradise s4" /> Alongside Kris Marshall as DI Humphrey Goodman and Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd, the following faces will all be back on our screens: Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams Dylan Llewellyn as PC…

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Death in Paradise teases Selwyn drama as his reputation is on the line in first-look clip
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date: 2026-03-27T12:00:09.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: "There are some people on Saint Marie who think I should have pressed harder."
encoded: When a man's body is found in the finale of Death in Paradise season 15, some locals believe it is the work of the Lusca – a sea monster said to inhabit the waters of the Caribbean – due to the strange marks on the victim. But Giles Parry is already known to Selwyn, who remembers the investigation into the death of his son Benjamin, which was ruled a drowning many years ago. It was the Guadeloupe coast guard who "stated their claim", Selwyn tells Mervin in an exclusive clip shared with Radio Times. "I did push for us to have a role, but the SIO wasn't interested," he said. But this time, the commissioner is determined to do things differently. "There are some people on Saint Marie who think I should have pressed harder, especially when they ran into a dead end. It's always been felt more could have been done." He then reaches into his car and pulls out today's newspaper with the headline: 'Police in Shambles.' "Considering I am already persona non grata, I would like to do my bit to try and try and solve this case and now, and win back the community's trust." Read more: Ludwig star talks exit from the show ahead of season 2: "I hope the door is still open" The Good Ship Murder season 4 officially confirmed – but premiere episode will see major cast change You can watch the first-look clip below. View Green Video on the source website Elsewhere, Mervin is still adjusting to the news that he has a niece, Eloise, who turned up unexpectedly at his beach hut in the penultimate episode. Given that her dad Solomon is currently in prison for his role in a shooting – an ordeal that saw Mervin himself kidnapped as his brother tried to manoeuvre his way out of trouble – the timing makes sense. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Perhaps she's hoping the detective can h…

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How to watch The Pitt - can you stream in the UK?
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date: 2026-03-25T11:40:38.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: HBO Max
description: The hit medical drama will be available to watch in the UK very soon.
encoded: It's been a strange time for TV fans and awards show-watchers in the UK for the past year, as one of the biggest, most-awarded dramas hasn't been available to watch this side of the pond. We are of course talking about The Pitt, the HBO Max medical drama from creator R Scott Gemmill, which stars ER veteran Noah Wyle. Wyle plays Dr Robby, the attending physician at a Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital. Each season of the show charts a 15-hour shift for Dr Robby and the rest of the medical staff, taking place almost in real-time. The show has received critical acclaim for its realistic depiction of healthcare workers, but those in the UK have been left waiting to see what all the fuss is about - until now. Read on for everything you need to know about when The Pitt will debut in the UK, and how viewers can watch it. How to watch The Pitt in the US The first season of The Pitt is available to watch in its entirety on HBO Max in the US, having premiered back in January this year and wrapped up on 10th April. The first episode of the second season became available to watch on the platform on Thursday 8 January, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly at 9pm ET. Can you watch The Pitt in the UK? At the moment, The Pitt isn't available to watch in the UK. However, the first season of the show will land on HBO Max when the platform launches in the UK on Thursday 26 March 2026. The first season will be available to stream in full from that date, while episodes from season 2 will debut weekly on Thursdays starting one week later on 2 April. The launch is part of an expansion by HBO into European countries, including Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. What is The Pitt about? The medical drama, from R Scott Gemmill (ER, Jag, NCIS Los Angeles), is set in a cash-strapped Pittsburgh hospital where the action unfolds in real-time across one single, 15-hour shift, with each episode dedicated solely to one of those hours. "What can you do in 15 hour…

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Where was The Other Bennet Sister filmed?
type: item
date: 2026-03-22T12:42:39.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: The BBC drama turns the spotlight on the "overlooked" Bennet Sister, Mary.
encoded: BBC One is casting attention to the often overlooked sister from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - Mary Bennet. Aptly titled The Other Bennet Sister, the new series follows Mary (Ella Bruccoleri) as she steps out of her sisters' shadows in search of her own identity, and soon finds herself entangled in an epic love story. Throughout the 10 episodes, her journey will see her leave her family home in Meryton to regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, as she searches for self-love and independence. But where exactly did filming take place to bring all of these elaborate scenes to life? Read on for a rundown of the main locations in The Other Bennet Sister. The Other Bennet Sister filming locations <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/TOBS-BBC-drama-4616b6b.jpg" width="4281" height="2854" alt="Five young women in Regency-era dresses and bonnets walk together along a sunlit cobblestone street in a rustic village, chatting and smiling. They wear pastel gowns and carry small drawstring reticules. Behind them, several soldiers in bright red uniforms with tall black hats march in formation past stone buildings." title="The Other Bennet Sister" /> The Other Bennet Sister was predominantly filmed in Wales. Key locations included: Dyffryn House and Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan - the poetry reading scene was filmed in the Pompeian Garden. St Fagans National Museum of History, Cardiff. Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Caerphilly - the museum doubled as the inside of the inn. Penpont House, Brecon - doubled as Meryton Village. Brecon Beacons - the boat scenes on Lake Windermere were filmed on a private lake in the Brecon Beacons, and Scafell Pyke mountain was actually the Black Mountains. Longbourne is actually a private house in Bridgend. Ella Bruccoleri told Country and Town House that she "loved" filming in Wales. "I can't speak highly enough about it; it was like a revelation for me," she added. "I'd only been there once, and …

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