Beyond Paradise character departs after major revelation uncovered by unlikely figure
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 bellowing: "In this economy?!"). By contrast, council records showed that the other station had received an increase by the exact same amount that Shipton Abbott was being asked to lose. Armed with that information, Anne hosted a dinner party under the guise of building bridges between Humphrey and his boss – when in fact it was all a ruse to access Mr Smith's phone as part of her intelligence gathering. After reading a number of flirty messages between Mr Smith and his mistress, Anne wasn't in any doubt that his financial decision-making was being driven by something else entirely, before securing the piste de resistance: a photo of Mr Smith snogging his fancy woman during a surveillance operation with Martha and Kelby. "There's a word for the use of public resources for personal gain, and that word is corruption," mic-dropped Anne, before presenting the photo of Mr Smith – which quickly shut him up. He promptly scurried from the room, his career (and most likely his marriage) in tatters, as Humphrey was reinstated in his rightful place after the station's budget was restored. Yes, it thankfully feels like we've seen the last of Mr Smith, but even so, watching him squirm, courtesy of Anne's first-rate detective work, was even more satisfying than I could have imagined. Now, onto the next big dilemma: who's going to save Humphrey when Anne comes for his job? Watch out, Goodman — there's a new sleuth in town. Beyond Paradise airs on BBC One and iPlayer. Add Beyond Paradise to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Has Beyond Paradise been renewed for season 5?
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, 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, we'd expect to see the following faces back on our screens: Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams Dylan Llewellyn as PC Kelby Hartford Felicity Montagu as office support Margo Martins Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd Jamie Bamber as Archie Hughes As for Melina Sinadinou's Zoe Williams, she went off on her travels in season 4, but we have a feeling she'll also be back given her mum's insistence that she come straight home. But the jury's out on whether Kelby's girlfriend Agnieszka (Hazel Caulfield) will return, while Mr Smith's (Vincent Franklin) time has definitely come to an end. And as is tradition, there will be a whole raft of new guest stars to shake up proceedings. What could happen in Beyond Paradise season 5? Humphrey will have resumed his role as DI after the evil Mr Smith was vanquished, but we'll have to wait to find out what's set to unfold in his personal life. Last season, he bought a house with Martha, which has already brought its fair share of challenges – namely a new roof – but could the couple soon be welcoming a new addition to their new home after taking some time out from fostering? Elsewhere, Kelby and Esther are both loved up, but it remains to be seen what the status of those relationships will be when we're reunited with them. Beyond Paradise airs on BBC One and iPlayer. Add Beyond Paradise to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Has Netflix's Man on Fire been renewed for season 2?
The Netflix action thriller is poised for a second season – but will we see Creasy return to Mexico City?
*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 group of people gathered near a stop in the background." title="MAN ON FIRE" /> It goes without saying that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will return as John Creasy if season 2 gets the green light. We also wouldn't be surprised to see Billie Boullet reprise the role of Poe Rayburn, while CIA director Moncrief (Paul Ben-Victor) is likely to feature in a limited capacity. Valeria Melo's story reached its conclusion, so we wouldn't expect to see Alice Braga return. But she did survive the events of season 1, so it's not entirely out of the question. The returning faces will also naturally be joined by a raft of new cast members for a shiny new story. What could happen in a potential Man on Fire season 2? At the end of this chapter, Moncrief contacts Creasy with a tantalising offer. "I've got a situation developing that I'd like you to take a look at… no one else has had first-hand experience with these guys. You ran into them in Mexico City." No persuading is needed. "Send me what you've got," responds Creasy, who is ready to head back to the place where his entire crew was killed four years earlier – hoping to get justice and put his demons to rest. But the specifics of that remain to be seen. View Green Video on the source website Man on Fire is available to stream on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add Unchosen to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Netflix's Man on Fire can't match the Denzel Washington film for one crucial reason
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.
*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 obligation or demands – and isn't that just the tonic in this Godforsaken world we all find ourselves in currently. The swimming scenes alone are enough to warm even the hardest of hearts. So when Pita is kidnapped for ransom, and the exchange subsequently fails when the money drop is hijacked by a corrupt lieutenant from the Anti-Kidnapping Division, the proverbial flames inside Creasy are lit. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/Denzel-e173f7e.jpg" width="3000" height="2000" alt="A man wearing sunglasses stands beside a young blonde girl in a school uniform, looking down at her as she looks up at him. Nearby, a family with two children stands together, watching the interaction. They appear to be outside a school, with a yellow wall and metal fencing in the background." title="Filming Of "Man On Fire" In Mexico" /> Like an angel of death (and torture, in this case, which does raise serious questions about the lionisation of the protagonist), he tears through Mexico City, leaving a bloody trail in his wake, initially to avenge Pita, who he believes is dead. That trail eventually leads Creasy to Pita's dad, who orchestrated his daughter's abduction to clear his debts (a genuinely gut-wrenching and disturbing twist). Creasy's vengeance tour then becomes a rescue operation on learning that Pita is still very much alive, which we all saw coming, but that doesn't make their inevitable reunion any less poignant – and I say this as someone who was physically moved to tears on rewatching recently as an adult. But the same cannot be said for my reaction to Netflix’s Man of Fire, in which the core relationship supposedly driving the whole thing is emotionally weightless. The seven-part action thriller, based on Quinnell's book series (there are five Creasy novels in total, and this adaptation is clearly poised to continue given where we leave off), stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Watchmen) in the lead role of John Creasy. Yes, they're sticking with John here, too – a former military man who moves into security contracts with the CIA, like the characters who preceded him. But those days are far behind him when we meet Creasy in the present – four years after the death of his entire crew, Mission: Impossible-style, during an operation he himself devised in Mexico City, a nod to Washington's Creasy. Cue an overwhelming amount of guilt and severe PTSD that pushes him into a life of reclusion, his only company his hip flask and the pills he routinely pops. But when he's cajoled into heading to Rio de Janeiro by Bobby Cannavale's Paul Rayburn, an ex-special forces soldier who offers him a security job out of concern following his friend's suicide attempt, he reluctantly accepts, though you get the sense he could bolt or spiral at any moment. That is, until an unthinkable tragedy compels him to stay in Brazil. The condo tower Ray and his family are living in is blown up, with everyone inside except one. Poe – his daughter, who had snuck out to a party earlier that evening – is standing outside, about to sneak back in, when the building, along with her entire family, is destroyed – which is one of the show's only genuinely engaging moments. But her ordeal doesn't end there. Poe saw the face of one of the orchestrators, so naturally, they want her eliminated also. It's in that moment that this version of Creasy finds his purpose, with Abdul-Mateen II bringing real gravitas, his grief and resolve ringing true. But while he doesn't put a foot wrong, the rest of the series lets him down. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/MANONFIRE102240903JR00083R-028cdab.jpg" width="5881" height="3921" alt="Show moreShow lessA man steps out of the back of a dark SUV, holding a handgun in both hands and scanning his surroundings with a tense, alert expression. He wears a partially unbuttoned shirt over a white vest, and the scene suggests a moment of imminent danger or action." title="MAN ON FIRE" /> Although Scott's Man on Fire is no masterpiece, there's much to appreciate, such as the aforementioned central performances and destabilising twist, to Scott's direction, which employs a gritty, feverish, relentless style to heighten Creasy's rage and pain. But aside from Abdul-Mateen II’s work and a couple of gripping action sequences — notably a hospital-set finale — Man on Fire feels indistinguishable from countless other Netflix action thrillers: bland and generic across multiple fronts. The writing is littered with clichés, eye-roll-inducing metaphors and one-dimensional characters, while the big twist — that the Brazilian president, his head of security, and CIA field agent Tappan, whom Creasy believed to be an ally, are behind the condo bombing — lands with a thud. Visually, too, it's lacking. While it avoids directly mimicking the original film's aesthetic, there's little of note here; instead, a jarring sheen coats the entire series, leaving even the favela-set action looking far too neat and clean. But while all of that is a stick to beat 2026's Man on Fire with, its biggest issue, by far, is the lack of emotional drive. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/mof--e504e59.jpg" width="3600" height="2400" alt="A man gently holds a young woman by the arm as she looks up at him with a worried expression, her hand raised to her mouth. They stand in an industrial area with shipping containers and a large armored truck behind them, suggesting a tense or urgent moment." title="MAN ON FIRE" /> When Ray (and his family) are blown to the high heavens, we're expected to care because he had history with Creasy, he's the only one who's there for him in his darkest hour, and he's played by Bobby Cannavale, who has presidential levels of charm. So, we're meant to feel the protagonist's pain, and that of Ray’s daughter Poe. But while the moment itself is shocking and his departure is obviously a tragedy, we've known the man for five minutes and have only glimpsed a window into his dynamics with Creasy and Poe. So, why would we care, really? Then there's Poe herself, whom Creasy's sworn to protect, whatever the cost. But while Billie Boullet's (The Worst Witch, A Small Light) wide-eyed terror at being thrust into unthinkably tragic and dangerous circumstances is convincing, her dynamic with Creasy is not – a fault that lies with the lacklustre script rather than anything Abdul-Mateen II or Boullet did or didn't do. All the individual ingredients are there and, as Scott's 2004 Man on Fire proves, it's a formula that can absolutely work, however tried and tested. The stakes feel astronomically high when the central bond feels authentic and lived-in. Yet here, the execution falls short. Whether it's the pair bonding over memories of the man whose death has left the biggest void in their lives, as Creasy finally begins to thaw, or Creasy teaching Poe self-defence manoeuvres – a lesson that later proves crucial in a life-or-death moment and should feel powerful and earned – it all comes across as contrived and ultimately rings hollow. We're being told that we should feel a certain way, all of the signals are aggressively pointing to how we should be feeling, but it's just not there. So while calling the series Man on Fire may be a guaranteed cheat code to draw people in, comparisons with Washington's Creasy and Pita are inevitable – and they don't work in its favour. Instead, what viewers get is a pointless adaptation whose memory will fade quicker than Donald Trump and Elon Musk's bromance. View Green Video on the source website The Man on Fire TV series is available to stream now on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. You can watch the Denzel Washington film on Netflix and Disney+. Sign-up to Disney+ from £5.99 a month. Add Netflix's Man on Fire to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Beyond Paradise teases Humphrey's resignation – but is there a twist in store?
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 Humphrey to build a better relationship with his boss), which he readily accepted. But before they tucked into their home-cooked grub, she ordered them all to place their phones in a box – an idea she'd picked up from a magazine – before whisking it out of the room. Now, Anne can be eccentric, sure, but something about said action – and the timing of it – certainly raises eyebrows. Plus, in last week's episode, she tried to inform Humphrey of some "delicate" news concerning Mr Smith, which has yet to be addressed. So, Anne, over to you. You've kept your cards close to your chest, but now's the time to play your hand. Beyond Paradise season 4 airs on BBC One and iPlayer at 8pm on Friday. Add Beyond Paradise to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Bridgerton star gives verdict on Whistledown season 4 twist: "I've taken everything out of it that I could possibly want"
Nicola Coughlan reveals what she made of that surprising Whistledown twist.
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", teases series favourite about show's ending Amandaland season 2 release date finally confirmed by BBC as beloved spin-off series returns As for who has taken over the Whistledown reigns, it'll likely play out much like the show's first episodes where viewers and characters were left wondering just who was penning the exposing pamphlet. When asked about whether the team behind the show already know who the new Whistledown is, showrunner Jess Brownell previously told Radio Times: "Shonda and I and all my writers know who Whistledown is and we’ve been writing to that. But that was what was really exciting to us was to A: let Penelope move onto a next chapter as a novelist, in her romance with Colin et cetera. "But I think once we revealed that Penelope was Whistledown at the end of season 1 and especially now that she’s come out publicly at the end of season 3, the stakes of it – we lost a bit of them in season 4." She continued: "It was really fun telling the story of her having to face some accountability with the people she’s written about, but it’s also so fun now to have red herrings and clues and have no one know because it’s not from the books at this point… Yeah we’re going a bit rogue." Bridgerton season 1-4 are available to watch on Netflix now. You can buy the <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bridgerton-Collection-Inspiration-Netflix-Original/dp/0349430187?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2381335" target="_blank" rel="noopener sponsored" data-geniuslink="https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=114542&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FBridgerton-Collection-Inspiration-Netflix-Original%2Fdp%2F0349430187%3Ftag%3Dradtim0b-21%26ascsubtag%3Dradiotimes-2381335&dtb=1">Bridgerton book series on Amazon. Add Bridgerton to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Beyond Paradise's Anne flustered about "delicate" Mr Smith news – but we're left hanging
Could this be exactly what Humphrey needs?
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 latter. Towards the end of the episode, when everyone had left for the day, Humphrey stayed behind to catch up with some work when his mother-in-law appeared and asked if she could have a word. "It's delicate, it's about James Smith," she explained. But that was enough to get Humphrey all fired up and shut the conversation down. "Right. Well if James Smith has another demand of me, I'd like a hazard warning first, maybe a siren," he snapped. And if this is about me hurrying up and firing one of my team due to an impossibly small budget, then kindly tell him I've tragically perished!" Deep breaths, Humphrey. Read more: Beyond Paradise's Humphrey stunned as dilemma grows even more complicated Beyond Paradise star Kris Marshall reveals which TV detectives helped inspire Humphrey Concerned that he might actually combust right in front of her eyes, Anne didn't push him but hurried off instead following a display she's rarely witnessed from her son-in-law. But what, pray tell, was she about to say? 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. While her news could be any one of a number of things – and we'd be here all day if we began running through the various scenarios – Anne's demeanour, and the use of the word "delicate", both heavily imply that it's a private matter Mr Smith would rather stay, well, private. And that could work in Humphrey's favour. Despite his efforts to find ways for the station to cut costs and protect his team, he's had zero success – with Mr Smith continuing to push for a decision. And even if Humphrey were able to come up with alternative savings, his boss wouldn’t budge; for him, it's about asserting control — and Humphrey's attempts to dodge him have only riled him further. So, will it be Anne, armed with some "delicate" news about Mr Smith, who saves the day? With Humphrey's decision now imminent, they need to act quickly. Beyond Paradise season 4 airs on BBC One and iPlayer at 8pm on Friday. Add Beyond Paradise to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Beef season 2 cast: Full list of new actors in Netflix's wild revenge series
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun lead the 10-part series.
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 closed doors, Josh and his wife, Lindsay, are becoming ever more distant, leading him to lock himself away in his 'man cave' for evenings at a time. The simmering tension between them explodes in the form of a blazing row one night, which just so happens to coincide with an impromptu visit from their young employees, Ashley and Austin. The rival couple hold footage from the bust-up that threatens to destroy their squeaky clean public image. What else has Oscar Isaac been in? Isaac recently earned acclaim for playing the title role in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. The project followed other celebrated films, such as Drive, Inside Llewyn Davis and Ex Machina. Meanwhile, in the blockbuster space, he's known as fighter pilot Poe Dameron in the Star Wars sequels and unstable superhero Moon Knight in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Carey Mulligan plays Lindsay Crane-Martín Who is Lindsay? Lindsay is Josh's wife, who works for the club as an interior designer and fundraiser for charitable causes. Both she and Josh feel as if they never realised the youthful dreams they held when they first got together, which is one reason for their growing resentment. One thing they can agree on is their love for their dog: a little dachshund called Burberry. What else has Carey Mulligan been in? Recently, Mulligan has been praised for her work in The Ballad of Wallis Island, Promising Young Woman and She Said. The British actor is also known for earlier roles in Doctor Who, An Education and Never Let Me Go and The Great Gatsby, plus Drive and Inside Llewyn Davis (where she appeared opposite her Beef co-star Isaac). Charles Melton plays Austin Davis Who is Austin? Austin is an aspiring personal trainer, who works a low-level job at the leisure club. He and his girlfriend, Ashley, have limited formal qualifications, which has made it difficult for them to make a good living since moving away from their respective families. The couple hopes to improve their fortunes with a spot of light blackmail after acquiring alarming footage of their bosses in a fight – but inevitably, this only brings more trouble their way. What else has Charles Melton been in? The actor rose to prominence on the American teen drama Riverdale, before landing high-profile follow-up gigs in May December and Warfare. Cailee Spaeny plays Ashley Miller Who is Ashley? Ashley is another employee at the country club, who is in a relationship with Austin. The pair have hopes for a long and happy future together, but their lack of money and job prospects are a significant hurdle to overcome. Nevertheless, she tries to maintain a 'can do' attitude and puts great effort into her work. What else has Cailee Spaeny been in? Spaeny has recently bagged high-profile roles as murder suspect Simone in Rian Johnson's quirky mystery Wake Up Dead Man and underdog hero Rain in sci-fi horror sequel Alien: Romulus. She's also known for biopic Priscilla, HBO drama Mare of Easttown and collaborations with writer-director Alex Garland, including Devs, Civil War and the upcoming Elden Ring movie. Youn Yuh-jung plays Chairwoman Park Who is Chairwoman Park? Park is the wealthy owner of the country club, whose arrival from Seoul, South Korea, leaves staff members fearing that their jobs are at risk. She is severe and aloof in her demeanour. What else has Youn Yuh-jung been in? She earned an Academy Award for her performance opposite Beef season 1 star Steven Yeun in his 2020 drama film Minari. Prior to that, Yuh-jung had a long and successful career in South Korea, including roles in The Housemaid, The Taste of Money and The Bacchus Lady. She's also known for Netflix's Sense8 and Apple TV's Pachinko. Seoyeon Jang plays Eunice Who is Eunice? Eunice is the personal assistant of Chairwoman Park, who is frequently by her side and assures that her busy schedule runs smoothly. What else has Seoyeon Jang been in? Recently, she played Moon in Prime Video's action drama Butterfly, starring opposite Daniel Dae Kim (of Hawaii Five-0 and The Good Doctor fame). William Fichtner plays Troy Who is Troy? Troy is a member of the country club, who has developed a friendly bond with Josh. He lives a generally extravagant lifestyle with his much younger girlfriend, Ava. What else has William Fichtner been in? Fichtner recently starred in Talamasca: The Secret Order, a spin-off from acclaimed fantasy drama Interview with the Vampire. Previously, he'd made a name for himself as Alexander in Prison Break, Phil in Entourage and Adam in the hit US sitcom Mom. His film roles include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) and Independence Day: Resurgence. Mikaela Hoover plays Ava Who is Ava? Ava is Troy's girlfriend, who is also friendly with Josh and Lindsay. What else has Mikaela Hoover been in? Hoover is a longtime collaborator of writer-director James Gunn, whose shared credits include Super, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Belko Experiment, The Suicide Squad and last year's hit reboot Superman. Most recently, she played Tony Tony Chopper in the live-action One Piece series on Netflix. BM plays Woosh Who is Woosh? Woosh is a tennis instructor at the country club, who runs a side hustle referring clients to Dr Kim. What else has BM been in? BM is best known for his music career as a member of the K-pop group Kard. Song Kang-ho plays Dr Kim Who is Dr Kim? Dr Kim is an accomplished cosmetic surgeon, who is married to Chairwoman Park. His clients include members of the country club that she owns. What else has Song Kang-ho been in? To western viewers, Kang-ho is probably best known for his role in global phenomenon Parasite, which became the first film not in the English language to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. He'd previously worked with the film's celebrated director, Bong Joon-ho, on Memories of Murder, The Host and Snowpiercer. Beef season 1 cast: Full list of actors in original run If you'd like a reminder of how Beef got started, read on for our overview of the season 1 cast. Ali Wong as Amy Steven Yeun as Danny Joseph Lee as George Young Mazino as Paul David Choe as Isaac Patti Yasutake as Fumi Remy Holt as June Maria Bello as Jordan Forster Ashley Park as Naomi Justin H Min as Edwin Alyssa Gihee Kim as Veronica Mia Serafino as Mia Andie Ju as Esther Andrew Santino as Michael Rek Lee as Bobby Steven Yeun plays Danny Who is Danny? A contractor whose finances are in the red, despite his best efforts to change that. "Danny is someone who's trying to do a good job and do what he thinks he's supposed to do, but from his eyes, it just seems like the world is out to take him down," said Yeun. He's also hyper-conscious of living up to his parent's expectations and has a difficult relationship with his brother. "Playing Danny was an exploration of some of the impulses we all have when we're in a constant state of fear, or living with a constant sense of insecurity." Where have I seen Steven Yeun before? Most people will know him from The Walking Dead. You might also have watched him in A24's Minari and Jordan Peele's Nope. Ali Wong plays Amy Who is Amy? A self-made entrepreneur who is on the cusp of selling her business for a lot of money, she's also a wife and a mother. Amy appears to have the perfect life, but it's a different story beneath the surface. "There are themes of abandonment – even if your parents were seemingly there for you in all the most important ways, that fear of abandonment and resentment can really affect you," said Wong. Where have I seen Ali Wong before? You might recently have watched her in Prime Video's Paper Girls. Wong is also a stand-up comedian with a number of Netflix specials. You might recognise her voice from animated comedies Big Mouth and Tuca & Bertie. Young Mazino plays Paul Who is Paul? Danny's younger brother. The pair have a strained relationship, with Paul constantly trying to distance himself from his sibling. Speaking about his character, Mazino said: "Most guys who work out to that degree would puff out their chests, but Paul doesn't carry himself that way. He's hunched over most of the time. He makes himself small." Where have I seen Young Mazino before? This is his most sizeable screen role to date. Joseph Lee plays George Who is George? Amy's husband. Their marriage is in a precarious place. He has a naturally sunny disposition, which he tries to impart on Amy. George's father was a well-respected artist and he sometimes finds it difficult living in his shadow. He makes his own vases, but Amy detests his work. Where have I seen Joseph Lee before? You might have watched him in Star Trek: Picard. David Choe as Isaac Who is Isaac? Danny and Paul's loud, outspoken cousin, who was recently released from prison. He refuses to do things by the book and is always cooking up a scheme. Where have I seen David Choe before? He is best known for his podcast work and art. Patti Yasutake as Fumi Who is Fumi? George's mother. She was essentially a PR for her artist husband, who died a few years ago. Fumi has a frosty relationship with Amy and clashes with her daughter-in-law on numerous issues. Where have I seen Patti Yasutake before? You might recognise her from the Star Trek franchise, in which she played Nurse Ogawa. Maria Bello as Jordan Forster Who is Jordan Forster? A billionaire who wants to acquire Amy's company. She has a room filled with sacred headdresses in her mansion, which is an overt example of her "tendency to appropriate from other cultures". "There would be an aspect of appropriation even in what she does to [Amy's company] Kōyōhaus and the way she rebrands it," said production designer Grace Yun and showrunner Lee Sung Jin. "She wants to own and conquer." Where have I seen Maria Bello before? Her TV credits include NCIS and ER. She has appeared in the following films: Prisoners, The Sisters, A History of Violence, The Cooler, and Coyote Ugly. Ashley Park plays Naomi Who is Naomi? Jordan's sister-in-law who strikes up a friendship with Amy. She's a stay-at-home mum who also carries out non-profit work and is involved in various other projects. She gets very defensive when people imply her only responsibility is looking after her children. Where have I seen Ashley Park before? She plays Mindy in Netflix's Emily in Paris. Park also stars in comedy feature Joy Ride and period drama Mr Malcolm's List. You might also have watched her in musical comedy Girls5eva. Justin H Min plays Edwin Who is Edwin? A praise team leader at a local Korean church and a childhood friend of Danny's. Where have I seen Justin H Min before? He plays Ben in Netflix's The Umbrella Academy. He also appeared in After Yang with Colin Farrell and Jodie Turner-Smith, and comedy film Shortcomings. Mia Serafino plays Mia Who is Mia? One of Amy's employees. The pair have vastly different personalities, which grates on Amy. Where have I seen Mia Serafino before? She appeared in NBC sitcom Crowded. Additional characters include: Remy Holt (The Afterparty) as June, Amy and George's daughter Alyssa Gihee Kim (Dave) as Veronica, Edwin's wife Andie Ju (Stargirl) as Esther, another member of the Korean church Andrew Santino (Dave) as Michael and Rekstizzy as Bobby, Isaac's associates Gina Lee as Mrs Cho and Jerry Hanjoo Kim as Mr Cho, Danny and Paul's parents Hong Dao (The Emperors's Gift) and Kelvin Han Yee (Milk) as Mr and Mra Lau, Amy's parents Kayla Blake (Sports Night) as Dr Catherine Lin, Amy's therapist Beef is available to stream on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. 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Beyond Paradise's Humphrey stunned as dilemma grows even more complicated
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 in conversation, with attentive, slightly serious expressions." title="Beyond Paradise" /> That news came in the aftermath of Humphrey being instructed to lose a member of his team due to funding cuts – a choice he's so far been unable to make, given his affection for Esther, Kelby and Margo, and the fact the station wouldn't be nearly as effective without one of them. So, he's been dodging Mr Smith's ever more frequent calls (and has yet to tell his colleagues what's really going on), prompting his boss to turn up at the station without warning, like the four horses of the apocalypse rolled into one. And unsurprisingly, Humphrey's Post-it notes outlining a series of uncosted savings – supposedly totalling a year's salary for one of his team – did nothing to win Mr Smith over, who once again demanded the DI make a decision. 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. But will Anne prove to be the ace up Humphrey's sleeve? "We find her working as a counsellor and looking for a committee seat," explained Barbara Flynn. "Through this, she becomes involved in the world of golf, where she meets Mr Smith from the police hub. He takes a shine to Anne and helps place her in the station." Read more: Beyond Paradise includes Return to Paradise Easter egg - as one character weighs up future Sally Bretton on Beyond Paradise, Not Going Out and the one thing about Death in Paradise that made her scream While she's been known to give Humphrey a bit of hard time, they do have a solid relationship – he is the love of her daughter's life, after all, and is wholly committed to Martha. So perhaps she'll use her charm and local influence to help ring-fence the Shipton Abbott police team, though it would no doubt come with conditions further down the line (we're imagining cups of tea on tap). But that would be a small price to pay to keep Humphrey's team firmly intact. Beyond Paradise continues on BBC One and iPlayer at 8pm on Friday 17 April. Add Beyond Paradise to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Scrubs season 10 release schedule – when will episode 9 be released?
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 than the show's earliest seasons – so here's hoping more seasons are on their way. Scrubs season 10 release schedule Episodes of Scrubs season 10 will be released weekly. With the season having started on Wednesday 25 February in the US, this means the finale will be released on ABC on Wednesday 15 April. In the UK, fans can watch the finale on Disney+ on Thursday 16 April. Here's a full breakdown of the release schedule for Scrubs season 10 on ABC in the US and Disney+ in the UK: Scrubs season 10 episode 1 – My Return – Wednesday 25/26 February 2026 (out now) Scrubs season 10 episode 2 – My 2nd First Day – Wednesday 25/26 February 2026 (out now) Scrubs season 10 episode 3 – My Rom-Com – Wednesday 4/5 March 2026 (out now) Scrubs season 10 episode 4 – My Poker Face - Wednesday 11/12 March 2026 (out now) Scrubs season 10 episode 5 – My Angel - Wednesday 18/19 March 2026 (out now) Scrubs season 10 episode 6 – My VIP - Wednesday 25/26 March 2026 (out now) Scrubs season 10 episode 7 – My Best Friend's Barbecue - Wednesday 1/2 April 2026 (out now) Scrubs season 10 episode 8 – Wednesday 8/9 April 2026 (out now) Scrubs season 10 episode 9 – Wednesday 15/16 April 2026 Scrubs season 10 airs on Disney+ in the UK. Sign-up to Disney Plus from £5.99 a month. Add Scrubs to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Comedy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Testaments executive producer on decision to bring back June: 'We were very careful'
"We were very, very mindful to not go there too often, but take advantage of that presence, what she means to this world."
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 well. "And I think that, in a very practical, personal way, she [June] is such an important character to all of us and to Elisabeth. If there was any way to have her come back, I think we all would appreciate that. So that was part of it." Miller also said that when he began communicating with Margaret Atwood about The Testaments, around 2018, "she talked about what the role of June would be in that world". "And so it ended up in the book a little bit, but I was certainly thinking all the way along that The Testaments is a story told from different points of view, and those characters are connected to some of the characters in The Handmaid’s Tale," he continued. "Although we're not in any way trying to do season 7 of The Handmaid's Tale, they get a little fun out of it – the overarching idea that there's a June out there for all of us, someone watching out for us, is comforting in a world like The Testaments." But their desire to bring June back was as much about serving the story as it was about meeting their own needs, with executive producer Warren Littlefield describing Moss as "our crack – we are addicted to her". "But we also understood that we had to have something new in The Testaments that could stand on its own," he explained. "And so we were very careful, as Bruce said, in collaboration with Lizzie – do we want a little June? We want a taste of June, but The Testaments must stand on its own. "So we were mindful not to go there too often, but to take advantage of that presence, that backstory, what she means to this world. In many ways, this is us letting go, but as a partner." "Slowly and poorly," laughed Miller. "Yeah – but as a producing partner, we got a lot of Lizzie," added Littlefield, while Miller emphasised that she's "as much a partner on this show as we are". Read more: The Testaments exec producer reveals they can't always give fans what they want The Testaments showrunner reveals the "lessons" learned from The Handmaid’s Tale "Which is very helpful, especially considering she's not just an actor who originated one of the roles a long time ago," he said. "She's been a director on this show and kind of stamping the visual style since the third or fourth season, so it's undeniable that she's at the centre of it… she's our show." View Green Video on the source website Having Moss on hand was also the "biggest, biggest help... because she's an encyclopaedia for everything Gilead," said Chase Infiniti, who plays Agnes, the daughter of a high-ranking commander who attends Aunt Lydia's academy for future wives. "And so trust we made use of that resource," she continued. "We would ask her so many questions, so she made herself so readily available to all of the girls in in the show and even especially the two of us [Lucy Halliday, who plays Daisy, a convert from Canada who is enrolled at Aunt Lydia's school]. "We felt very grateful to even have her be there for us." Halliday described Moss's presence as "reassuring... because she is emblematic of The Handmaid’s Tale". "For us stepping into this world, we don't want to screw up what has already been loved. So to have Elizabeth Moss essentially giving us a thumbs up and being like, 'Okay, you've got this,' was really reassuring. "Like, 'Okay, we know what we're doing, and we've been approved by the God of The Handmaid’s Tale.'" The Testaments is out now on Disney+ in the UK. Add The Testaments to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. 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The Testaments showrunner reveals the "lessons" learned from The Handmaid's Tale
"If, unfortunately, it's 'torture porn', so is our world."
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 not creating–it would be very easy to sit around and come up with horrible things to do to women, unfortunately. And we don't have to do that. We can just look to history. So none of this, you know–if, unfortunately, it's 'torture porn', so is our world." Executive producer Warren Littlefield added that they're now "smarter producers than we were a decade ago". "Just making six seasons of The Handmaid's Tale with Elizabeth [Moss], through all the challenges that we faced, we're better at it," he said. Moss has returned as an executive producer for The Testaments – though there's no word on whether she'll appear on screen – which follows teenagers Agnes, the daughter of a Gilded commander, and Daisy, a convert who's recently arrived from Canada. "The Testaments is following a different perspective in Gilead," Lucy Halliday said of how the show differs from its forerunner. "We're looking at the lives of these very privileged – the members of the higher echelon of the Gilead society – and those girls aren't akin to that universe that was in The Handmaid’s Tale because they're in this bubble. "And so… the extent of what was showcased in The Handmaid's tale isn't present within The Testaments, because we're following a different path, and we've got these new characters and these new stories." While it is "still shocking and harrowing", Halliday added, "there's never a handmaid present in The Testaments". View Green Video on the source website "And I think that was key in the creation of the show, that they wanted to tell a new story that was separate from what has already been seen by the viewers," she expanded. According to the official synopsis, Agnes and Daisy attend Aunt Lydia's elite preparatory school for future wives – "a place where obedience is instilled brutally and always with divine justification". Their bond becomes "the catalyst that will upend their past, present and future". "Facing the prospect of being married off and living a life of servitude, they will be forced to search for allies, both new and old, in their fight for freedom and the life they deserve." The Testaments will be premiering on Disney+ in the UK on Wednesday 8 April 2026. Add The Testaments to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Beyond Paradise includes Return to Paradise Easter egg - as one character weighs up future
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 "little baby girl" – she simply didn't have it in her. Esther's had a tough time of late, even though she wouldn't be caught dead admitting such a thing. And it's been just the two of them for the longest time. If Zoe was to leave, where would that leave her mum? Read more: Beyond Paradise confirms character exit – with potentially damaging consequences Beyond Paradise has asked a question we already know the answer to – but that doesn’t really matter So, for the time being, she's put her travel plans on the back burner, but it's a conversation that'll likely rear its head again. And while an Esther freakout is highly probable – which is often how she expresses her love for her only child – Zoe will have to fly the nest sooner rather than later. 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. But, will she be paying a visit to Mackenzie and co? Perhaps she can work alongside Daisy at the beach club to earn some extra wonga for her travels. Before she makes it there, however, she's going to need to break it to her mum. Over to you, Zoe. Beyond Paradise season 4 airs on Fridays at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add Beyond Paradise to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Capture season 3 cast: Full list of stars in BBC conspiracy drama and who they play
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 season 1, Carey was an ambitious, young detective. Since bringing Correction into the light, exposing its use by the British state to the public, she has become the Acting Commander of Counter Terrorism Command. However, Carey will once again come under fire for her roguish decisions. What else has Holliday Grainger been in? Grainger is best known for starring in BBC drama Strike alongside Tom Burke. She has also appeared in series such as Where the Heart Is, Waterloo Road, The Borgias, Patrick Melrose and The Stolen Girl, as well as films such as Jane Eyre, Anna Karenina, Great Expectations, The Riot Club, Cinderella, My Cousin Rachel and Mickey 17. Paapa Essiedu plays Isaac Turner MP Who is Isaac Turner? He is the MP for Haslemere South, who in season 2 was the security minister and became the target of a Correction conspiracy. At the start of season 3, Turner is now Home Secretary with hopes of becoming Prime Minister. Where have I seen Paapa Essiedu before? Essiedu has appeared in series such as Gangs of London, I May Destroy You, The Lazarus Project, Black Doves and Black Mirror, as well as films such as Men and The Outrun. He will soon be seen playing Severus Snape in the new Harry Potter series. Killian Scott plays Commander Noah Pierson Who is Noah Pierson? Noah Pierson is the new Commander of Counter Terrorism Command and Rachel's new boss - the only issue is that this enigmatic man is also the person she believes her team is hunting. Where have I seen Killian Scott before? Scott has had roles in films such as '71 and Calvary, as well as series including Love/Hate, Ripper Street, Damnation, Strike, Dublin Murders, Secret Invasion and Kaos. Ben Miles plays Danny Hart Who is Danny Hart? Danny was a senior figure in Counter Terrorism in seasons 1 and 2 and was also romantically involved with Rachel. In season 3, Hart faces questioning by a select committee looking into Correction. Where have I seen Ben Miles before? Miles has had roles in series including Cold Feet, The Forsyte Saga, Coupling, Lark Rise to Candleford, Black Mirror, The Trial of Christine Keeler, The Crown, Hijack, Douglas in Cancelled, Andor, The Girlfriend and Death by Lightning, as well as films such as V for Vendetta, Red Joan, Tetris, Napoleon and Nuremberg. Lia Williams plays Gemma Garland Who is Gemma Garland? The pragmatic Gemma was a senior detective working with Correction in seasons 1 and 2. In season 3, Gemma is living away from her old work but is still keeping an eye on Carey. Where have I seen Lia Williams before? Williams has had roles in series including Doc Martin, Lewis, The Missing, Strike, Riviera, Death in Paradise, The Lazarus Project, The Crown, His Dark Materials, Mr Bates vs the Post Office, The Day of the Jackal and MobLand, as well as films such as Benediction, Living and Scoop. Ginny Holder plays DI Nadia Latif Who is Nadia Latif? Nadia is a key member of Carey's team in Counter Terrorism Command and a loyal lieutenant. Where have I seen Ginny Holder before? Holder is best known for her role in Death in Paradise, while she has also appeared in series such as Family Affairs, Holby City, MotherFatherSon and Avenue 5, as well as films such as London Has Fallen. Nigel Lindsay plays DSU Tom Kendricks Who is Tom Kendricks? Tom is a key member of Carey's team in Counter Terror Command and a loyal lieutenant. Where have I seen Nigel Lindsay before? Lindsay has had roles in series including Rome, Jam & Jerusalem, Silent Witness, Unforgotten, Safe, Victoria, White Gold, The Last Kingdom, The Salisbury Poisonings, Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story, MobLand, The Hack and Maigret, as well as films such as Four Lions. Hugh Quarshie plays Commissioner Cameron Yates <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/7.-Hugh-Quarshie-as-Commissioner-Cameron-Yates-in-The-Capture-S3-coming-to-BBC-iPlayer-and-BBC-One-this-Spring-f26635a.jpg" width="8256" height="5504" alt="Hugh Quarshie as Commissioner Cameron Yates in The Capture season 3, wearing a police uniform." title="7. Hugh Quarshie as Commissioner Cameron Yates in The Capture S3, coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Spring" /> Who is Cameron Yates? Cameron is the Commissioner of the Met Police and the most senior officer that Carey reports to. Where have I seen Hugh Quarshie before? Quarshie is known for his roles in Holby City, Casualty, Doctor Who, Breeders, Riches, Maryland, The Marlow Murder Club and Wild Cherry. He has also appeared in films including Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and The Railway Children Return. Andrew Buchan plays Deputy Commissioner Julian Talbot Who is Julian Talbot? Julian is Deputy Commissioner of the Met Police and is often the one giving orders to Carey. Where have I seen Andrew Buchan before? Buchan is known for his roles in series including The Fixer, Cranford, Garrow's Law, The Honourable Woman, Broadchurch, The ABC Murders, The Crown, The Spanish Princess, COBRA, Industry, This England, Better, Carnival Row, Black Doves and Code of Silence, as well as films such as All the Money in the World and The Mercy. Indira Varma plays Khadija Khan Who is Khadija Khan? She is the former presenter of Newsnight and a fierce interviewer who doesn't hold back. Along with Carey, she helped to expose Correction in season 2. In season 3, Khadija is fronting BBC News and still won't let her friendship with Carey get in the way of a good story. Where have I seen Indira Varma before? Varma's has had roles in series such as Doctor Who, Torchwood, Luther, Game of Thrones, Rome, Patrick Melrose, Carnival Row, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Extrapolations, Creature Commandos, Coldwater and The Night Manager, as well as in the films Exodus: Gods and Kings and Official Secrets. Ron Perlman plays Frank Napier Who is Frank Napier? Frank is a key figure within the CIA who has also been linked to the Correction programme. In season 3, could Frank prove a valuable ally to Carey? Where have I seen Ron Perlman before? Perlman has roles in series including a whole host of animated shows, The Magnificent Seven, Sons of Anarchy, Hand of God, Poker Face and Mr & Mrs Smith, as well as films such as Blade II, Hellboy, Conan the Barbarian, The Book of Life, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Nightmare Alley, Don't Look Up and Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio. Tessa Wong plays DC Chloe Tan Who is Chloe Tan? Chloe is a key member of Carey's Counter Terror team in Counter Terrorism Command. Where have I seen Tessa Wong before? Wong has had roles in series including Smothered, Silent Witness and Black Mirror. Daisy Waterstone plays Abigail Carey Who is Abigail Carey? Abigail is Rachel's civilian half-sister. Where have I seen Daisy Waterstone before? Waterstone has had a roles in the film Testament of Youth, as well as series such as The Durrells, Dalgliesh, The Long Shadow and Prime Target. Andy Nyman plays Rowan Gill Who is Rowan Gill? In season 2, Rowan was the Home Secretary. However, where has political fortune swept Gill now? Where have I seen Andy Nyman before? Nyman has had roles in series including Peaky Blinders, Wanderlust, Hanna, Unforgotten, A Small Light and Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, as well as films such as Kick-Ass 2, Ghost Stories, Judy, Jungle Cruise, That Christmas and Wicked. Linus Roache plays Colonel Figgis Who is Colonel Figgis? Nothing is yet known about Figgis. Where have I seen Linus Roache before? Roache has had roles in series including Law & Order, Coronation Street, Vikings, Summer of Rockets, Homeland, Fellow Travelers, Billy the Kid and Doctor Who, as well as films such as Batman Begins and My Policeman. Joe Dempsie plays James Whitlock Who is James Whitlock? Whitlock is the suspect in a shocking act of violence in The Capture season 3. Where have I seen Joe Dempsie before? Dempsie is best-known for his roles in Skins and Game of Thrones, as well as in other series including Doctor Who, This is England, Deep State, Pieces of Her, Showtrial, Get Millie Black and Toxic Town. His film roles have included appearances in The Damned United and Blitz. Amanda Drew plays Angela Stilon Who is Anegla Stilon? Angela is a figure high up in the Met Police as a communications chief, often keen to utilise Carey for good PR. Where have I seen Amanda Drew before? Drew is best known for playing May Wright in EastEnders, but has since been seen in Broadchurch, Doctor Who, A Very British Scandal, Gangs of London, The Peripheral, Wednesday, Wolf, Eric, The Outlaws, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, The Bombing of Pan Am 103, The Gold, Bookish and more series. Isabella Brown plays Paige Thomas Who is Paige Thomas? A police communications official working directly under Carey and keen to give her great PR. Where have I seen Isabella Brownson before? Brownson has also had small roles in the series My Lady Jane and the film Napoleon. Jude Mack plays Natasha Hayes Who is Natasha Hayes? A BBC News journalist who reports to Khadija on the latest developments. Where have I seen Jude Mack before? Mack has appeared in Such Brave Girls and Prime Target. Mack has also joined the cast of Ted Lasso season 4. Adrian Rawlins plays Lord Frederickson Who is Lord Frederickson? The chair of a Parliamentary select committee looking into the use of Correction by the British security establishment. Where have I seen Adrian Rawlins before? Rawlins is best known for his roles in The Woman in Black (1989) and Chernobyl, plus as James Potter in the Harry Potter film series. The Capture season 3 continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sundays. 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The Teacher season 3 ending explained: One final twist in silly, grim 5 thriller
**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 – something Helen had already uncovered after finding evidence of self-harm in her dorm room at school. And she also encouraged Sam, who had been worn down by the bullying he was still being subjected to after being falsely accused of sexual assault at his old school, to lean into his own feelings of hopelessness. The pair then agreed to end their lives together and headed to a property owned by Cressida’s father. There, she unpacked a gun, placed it in Sam's hand and encouraged him to pull the trigger so they could be "free from all the pain". But thankfully, we were spared that horror when Helen arrived just in time and gently coaxed Sam into lowering the gun. She promised to get him the support he needed and to be there every step of the way. 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. Yet as Helen held her son in her arms and apologised profusely for not being present for him following the allegation and the breakdown of her marriage, Cressida seized her opportunity and grabbed the gun. Helen urged her to let Sam go, which she did, and once again it was just the two of them, facing off against one another. Helen then attempted to reach Cressida on an emotional level, as she had with Sam. She even apologised before pleading with her to put an end to this. But just when it looked like she'd broken through, Cressida lashed out and a tussle for the gun ensued. It was Helen who ended up holding the weapon – but in a horrifying move, and one that illustrated the true extent of her turmoil, Cressida picked up a shard of glass. "This is going to follow you forever," she said, before slashing her own throat in a move that should have killed her. But while Cressida miraculously survived (that's putting it mildly), those haunting words she had previously uttered still rang true. During Helen's visit to the institution where Cressida was being held, she delivered one final act of revenge. "I made a lot of mistakes, but I'm doing what I can to put things right," said her former teacher when asked if she was visiting out of guilt, her conscience now clear. "There are people here who can help you. I hope you let them." But just as Helen announced that this would be the last time they ever see or speak to each other, Cressida leaned back in her chair to reveal she was pregnant, much to Helen's horror. "I'll let you tell Sam," she added nonchalantly, before slowly walking away, hands resting on her growing stomach as the score swelled to a chilling crescendo. Cressida's nothing if not inventive... The Samaritans are also available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch. The Teacher season 3 is available to stream in full on 5. Add The Teacher to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Testaments exec producer reveals they can't always give fans what they want
"But they're tuned in, they're focused and they're passionate, and that's all we can ask for."
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 a life, so anything that can bring you closer to the characters and [create] simpatico with the characters is bringing you into the show. "And worrying about the characters is certainly one of those things you can share with them." Yet while they "embrace passionate opinion from the fan base", Littlefield added that "we may not do exactly what they're asking for in our narrative". "But they're tuned in, focused and passionate, and that's all we can ask for," he said, while Miller added that the fervent fan discourse is no different from conversations in the writers' room. "The thing that's absolutely a pleasure is they [the audience] are having exactly the same discussions we are," he said. "So you have people fighting it out, [and] that's what we do all day long, is just fight it out. "And so to see that, it helps when you realise, 'Oh, they're all on the same page.' You feel like, 'Oh, okay, I'm kind of doing the right thing.' Getting some feedback online... helps me a lot in terms of how to keep people on track together. "In the old days, you'd get letters seven months later, and it didn't really help you with filming." View Green Video on the source website Alongside Agnes, another key figure in this saga is Daisy, "a new arrival and convert from beyond Gilead's borders" – or Canada to us regular folk. She attends the same school as Agnes, run by none other than Aunt Lydia, where "their bond becomes the catalyst that will upend their past, present and future". Ann Dowd told Radio Times that it was a "privilege" to reprise her role, adding: "Imagine knowing a character now for my seventh year – it's wonderful." "And she's gone through so many changes, ones she's brought upon herself after being brought to her knees by June Osborne at the end of The Handmaid's Tale," she said, teasing "a different world" and a "gentler" Aunt Lydia. "She's let go. She's dropped a lot of the weight she carried in The Handmaid's Tale, which I think is the right adjustment." The Testaments will be premiering on Disney+ in the UK on Wednesday 8 April 2026. Add The Testaments to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Teacher cast: Who stars in season 3 of 5 thriller?
Everything you need to know about the characters and where you've seen the cast before.
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 by an outspoken pupil" – who calls her out when Helen stumbles over a student's pronouns – and a "sinister grudge match quickly develops". What else has Victoria Hamilton been in? You might have watched her in Unforgotten, COBRA, The Crown, Doctor Foster and Lark Rise to Candleford, among others. Alice Grant plays Cressida Bancroft Who is Cressida Bancroft? She's described as an "influential alpha female student". Cressida doesn't like Helen after she accuses her of "attention-seeking and using her woke ideologies to gain likes" – so she uses another student to get across her opinions. What else has Alice Grant been in? You might have watched her in Mary & George. Steve Edge plays Terry Simpson Who is Terry Simpson? Helen's husband. "Some things have gone wrong in his life, and he's trying to patch them all back together," said Edge. "He’s had a mental breakdown recently, which has affected his relationship with his estranged wife, Helen. "He’s not happy with the way she dealt with it, but she has her own demons too." What else has Steve Edge been in? You probably know him from The Madame Blanc Mysteries and Benidorm. Rochenda Sandall plays Tessa Stewart Who is Tessa Stewart? One of Helen's colleagues, described by Sandall as "a very modern teacher". "She’s really into the politics of young people and tries to understand their thought processes," she added. "She’s a very understanding adult for the students to turn to, there’s zero judgement from her and everything is open for discussion." What else has Rochenda Sandall been in? Her credits include Line of Duty, Amandaland, The Rig and Criminal: UK. Olly Rhodes plays Sam Simpson Who is Sam Simpson? Helen and Terry's son. Sam lives on campus with his mum. He "recently left his former school for personal reasons and has been enrolled at Cheetham Hall", but he's being bullied online. What else has Olly Rhodes been in? Hollyoaks and Waterloo Road are some of the shows he's appeared in. Peter Ash plays Sebastian Blake Who is Sebastian Blake? He interviewed for Helen's role. He also "wants to support the students and radicalise the curriculum by stepping away from Shakespeare". What else has Peter Ash been in? He's best known for Coronation Street. He's also appeared in Footballers' Wives. Ellis Jupiter plays Dee Rainford-Thomas Who is Dee Rainford-Thomas? A vulnerable student who identifies as non-binary. "After a clash of ideals, Helen detains Cressida and Dee". Dee later dies by suicide. What else has Ellis Jupiter been in? This is their first major role. Shak Benjamin plays Leo Dalton Who is Leo Dalton? Dee's best friend. Leo and Helen's son Sam grow close following their death. What else has Shak Benjamin been in? He has appeared in Sex Education. Additional cast includes: Navin Chowdry (EastEnders) plays Simon Cookson – the headmaster. He organises a meeting among the teachers to "establish a support network for the students". Malek Alkoni (The Crow Girl) plays Miles Crawford – one of Helen's students. Natalie Gavin (Passenger) plays DS O’Brien – the detective leading the investigation following Dee's death. The Samaritans are also available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch. The Teacher season 3 premieres on 5 at 9pm on Monday 30 March. The remaining three episodes will air across three consecutive nights. All episodes will also be available to stream from 10pm. Add The Teacher to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. 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The 5 anthology series returns – but where were the cast and crew based this time?
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? The exterior of boarding school Cheetham Hall was actually a hotel called Fanhams Hall, in Hertfordshire. But the interior scenes were all filmed in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in northern Spain, described by Steve Edge (Helen's estranged husband Terry) as "a very Spanish place with very few tourists". "We were out there for two months... so all of the Basque Country was available to us, it was amazing," said Rochenda Sandall, who plays teacher Tessa Stewart. Read more: The Teacher season 3 director explains they didn't want to "pit groups against each other" in gender politics drama She also revealed that the school was "an old church that was recommissioned and converted into an art college", which the team then transformed into Cheetham Hall. "It didn't really look anything like my school," she laughed. The Samaritans are also available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch. The Teacher season 3 premieres on 5 at 9pm on Monday 30 March. The remaining three episodes will air across three consecutive nights. All episodes will also be available to stream from 10pm. Add The Teacher to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Hidden Assets star reveals script change after shock season 3 development
"I was like, 'I don't think that's the right reaction.'"
*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 CAB is and she feels like she's really making a difference. And so she now has changed heart and wants to pursue this work and keep at it." Read more: John Simm teases dramatic rupture in Grace and Branson’s relationship: "Tensions are high" Line of Duty season 7 gets major production update as show creator reveals "mesmerising" performance She added: "So whatever pressures were already there in her relationship are going to be amplified – and having another child is not a quick fix for any relationship. And I don't know exactly how they're going to develop it, but I thought it was a great ending. I really liked the complexity of that and I hope they keep that moving forward if we get a season 4.” Aaron Monaghan, who plays DS Sean Prendergast, also shared his hopes for a fourth season. "Because it’s wide open, the series can kind of go anywhere – we can go to any country. When it deals with such topical issues, there's so much to explore," he said. "So I would imagine they're looking at it, and I think all of us would be delighted to come back." One thing's for certain: if they do return, Sean will continue to support Claire, on all fronts. "Both of the characters care deeply for each other," he added. "They've been through the wars together and have a deep respect for one another." Although as Monaghan notes, that can sometimes make things a little complicated. "Sean has witnessed Claire going through what must have been an incredibly traumatic incident," he explained. "From that first scene, he's worried about her personally, so a lot of the season is him maybe stepping over the line professionally and worrying about her as a friend. "He's kind of saying, 'You're running away from the case or from the personal trauma you've left behind in Ireland.' And he may be right in some cases. But that doesn't mean he's morally right. It's kind of a lack of professionalism." But that, he added, is what makes their dynamic so compelling. "What's really lovely is that the writers have built this strong professional relationship, but because they're such a close-knit team, you also get to explore their personal relationships. The writers have teased that out brilliantly." Hidden Assets is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer. 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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
"The way pronouns are used is an ongoing conversation... and addressing it takes away any fear or trepidation."
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 Alice Grant as Cressida. "She hits all her triggers," said Hamilton of her sparring partner in the series. "It's an example of the fact that the people we are most repelled by in life are often those we see something of ourselves in. "Helen knows she's a really good teacher... so when somebody then picks at that, and the students don't want to learn the texts she has set, it's like they’re saying she has no understanding of the generation she used to be so brilliant at teaching... that's terrifying for her." For information and support The Samaritans are available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch. The Teacher season 3 premieres on 5 at 9pm on Monday 30 March. The remaining three episodes will air across three consecutive nights. All episodes will also be available to stream from 10pm. Add The Teacher to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Death in Paradise season 15 finale teases trouble for key character as past resurfaces
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. But it's not going to stay under wraps for long... 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. After the case is solved and Selwyn receives praise from the community for uncovering what really happened to Benjamin Parry – long believed to have drowned, but in fact murdered – Seb takes a diverted call from the station. It's Damon. He had left his number – which the officer had scribbled on a slip of paper – and asked Mattie to give him a call. But when her colleague's back was turned, she quickly scrunched up the note and through it into a nearby bin. If only she could do the same with her ex... It's not yet clear whether there's more to uncover about their past relationship – the possibility of domestic abuse doesn't feel out of the question. But whether he's simply chaos incarnate or threatens something far more sinister, season 16 looks set to be a challenging chapter for Mattie. But, as actor Catherine Garton said when introducing her character, she's "tenacious… she's very determined". "She has something to prove to herself and to others… it comes from a place of passion," she added. Plus, she has her new team around her, who are fiercely loyal to one another – as seen when Selwyn backed Mattie after a suspect alleged she had propositioned him. Whatever Damon has planned, he may have met his match. Death in Paradise airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Add Death in Paradise to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Beyond Paradise confirms character exit – with potentially damaging consequences
"He's put in such a difficult situation..."
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 simply can't, Ahmadi added. "To be fair to police forces like the Met, it's massive, it's huge," she said. "How do you tackle those sorts of things on an intimate level, like you can with a small police team that are working very closely with the community and know a lot of the people that are either victims of crime or a perpetrator of crime – and that's why they're able to do such a good job." Their relationships also extend beyond the professional, explained Ahmadi, which is what makes Mr Smith's directive doubly painful – and is another blow to their work. "They are genuinely like a family unit. They get along as friends, sure, but I do think it is more familiar than anything else," she expanded. "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, if it was Esther making the call, what does Ahmadi think she would she do? "Oh my God. You know what, if Esther was given that decision to make, I think first and foremost, she'd really fight it, because she'd be very, very against it," he said. "She's been at Shipton Abbott since she was in Kelby's position, she lives and breathes it. "And she has fully embraced Humphrey and welcomed him into the mix. She doesn't see him as a kind of random outsider. Now he is at the centre of the team. So she'd fight it, fight it, fight it." 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. "But at the same time, Esther is capable of making difficult decisions," she added, before backtracking on that slightly. "Actually, I don't know who she would–I mean, I wish someone asked me this question when we were filming, because then I would have had a bit more empathy for Humphrey at the time, because it is a really, really tough one." When I float that, in the current technological climate, Margo could be replaced by an AI receptionist, Ahmadi concedes it's possible. "And you know as well, let's be slightly political for a moment, we all hear what people say. As a woman, as you get older in society, you become slightly more invisible, people care about you less, people appear to value you less," she said. "And obviously I don't agree or believe in that at all, but it could be a reflection of that. But that wouldn't come from Humphrey or Esther." Perhaps, suggests Ahmadi, her character would sacrifice herself. "I'm not trying to make Esther out to be some kind of saint, but I do wonder if she might fall on her sword, because I just don't know if she could bring herself to do it," she explained. "The team needs Humphrey, without a shadow of a doubt. And Kelby and Margo mean so much to her, she sees the work they do. And I think she probably would feel that they've got their lead officer, and he would have a sidekick in Kelby and Margo there, so that probably they could manage to without her." Well, let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. Beyond Paradise season 4 airs on BBC One and iPlayer on Fridays at 8pm. 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Beyond Paradise has asked a question we already know the answer to – but that doesn’t really matter
A storm is brewing for the Shipton Abbott police department… but don’t despair.
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 colleagues who work extremely well together, "they are genuinely like a family unit", Zahra Ahmadi, who plays Esther, said in an interview with Radio Times. "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." But of course their situation isn't secure, far from it. Humphrey is sitting on a secret – and one that will destroy all of that if the loathsome Mr Smith gets his way. After being called into The Hub – which is rarely a good thing – Humphrey is told that Chief Superintendent Charlie Woods, their only real ally at the top, has left for pastures new. But that's not all: funding cuts are back on the table, meaning he'll have to let one of his team go (and this time, Woods won't be there to back them up). It's a double blow for the DI, both personally and for the work they do. "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," added Ahmadi. “I think everyone's so important, and everyone plays their part. And if you remove just one person, you really feel it,” she said. When Humphrey returns from The Hub, carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, Esther asks him if he has any news to share, so he tells them about Woods' departure. But for the time being, he decides to keep Mr Smith's directive to himself. No need to put the cat among the pigeons just yet – and he's solved bigger conundrums than this, after all, so he's naturally hoping that a solution will eventually present itself. But the longer he avoids Mr Smith's calls, the more determined he becomes to get an answer. Yet – and this is just a hunch, I haven't been given access to the season in its entirety – the Shipton Abbott police team will undoubtedly remain firmly in tact because to lose anyone wouldn't be in the spirit of the show, not to mention the fan uproar if there was an exit on the cards. 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. In these most fraught and uncertain of times, tearing the gang apart would be an unnecessarily cruel manoeuvre – unless of course there's a scheduling conflict we don’t yet know about, à la Ginny Holder on Death in Paradise. But if the writers' hands weren't tied, I'd be confident that Esther, Kelby and Margo's positions would be safe by the end of the latest chapter, because it simply wouldn't be Beyond Paradise without a full house. That's not to say the series isn't comfortable with tackling difficult moments that elicit a painful response, such as Martha's miscarriage, or challenging the viewer, but there's always a sense that everything will be alright in the end – which raises a more interesting question: how will they get out of this particular pickle? Like the cases they solve, the problem is laid out before Humphrey and it's now about how he – or possibly someone else – will solve it. And when that victory comes to pass, it will only strengthen their bonds further (they'll be unstoppable, like the Shipton Abbott Avengers) – such is the nature of coming out the other side. That, above all else, is the beating heart of Beyond Paradise, a show arguably more concerned with relationships than the case of the week. So Humphrey, over to you. I don't know how you'll do it this time, just as I don't how you solve every seemingly impossible case that lands on your desk, but do it you surely will. Beyond Paradise season 4 airs on BBC One and iPlayer on Fridays at 8pm. 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Will there be a Death in Paradise season 16? Release date speculation, potential cast and what could happen
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 featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. But it remains to be seen if Daniel Ward will return as Mervin's half-brother Solomon, or if we'll see Avah Cotterell reprise her role as the detective's niece Eloise. What could happen in a potential Death in Paradise season 16? Alongside the weekly investigations, which keep the team firmly on their toes, we could also see Mervin's relationships with Solomon and Eloise deepen – and perhaps even meet more members of the extended Wilson-Clarke clan. Plus, we'd expect to learn more about Mattie's backstory and the trauma tied to it, which has been teased out across season 15. As for Selwyn, Naomi, Seb and Catherine, we'll have to wait and see, but we sincerely hope a genuine, lasting romance is on the cards for the mayor. View Green Video on the source website Death in Paradise airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Add Death in Paradise to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Beyond Paradise cast: New and returning faces for season 4
Who stars alongside Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton?
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 and working in the fictional town of Shipton Abbott in Devon. His colleagues weren't sure what to make of him when he first arrived, but they quickly fell into a rhythm. In the first season, his relationship with Martha was driven to the brink as they struggled to conceive, but they got themselves firmly back on track and decided to explore fostering – although they were left heartbroken in season 3 when foster child Rosie returned home to live with her biological mum. Humphrey and Martha were also going to get married in season 2, but the timing wasn't right. They are now officially married, however, after tying the knot in the 2025 Christmas special. Where have I seen Kris Marshall before? Aside from Death in Paradise, he's best known for Love Actually, My Family and Sanditon, among others. Sally Bretton plays Martha Lloyd <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 in conversation, with attentive, slightly serious expressions." title="Beyond Paradise" /> Who is Martha Lloyd? Martha, Humphrey's partner, runs her own restaurant, which moved to a new venue in season 3. In the first season, she and Humphrey were trying for a baby, but eventually turned their attention to fostering after the constant disappointment proved too great a strain. But they've decided to pause things for now. Where have I seen Sally Bretton before? You've probably also watched her in comedy Not Going Out with Lee Mack. Zahra Ahmadi plays Detective Sergeant Esther Williams Who is Detective Sergeant Esther Williams? Like many people, Esther was bemused by Humphrey when she first met him and was unsure of his approach to policing, but they've since developed a strong working relationship and friendship. She's intelligent and driven, rising through the police ranks at a rapid rate, and she knows the community inside and out having grown up there, which is invaluable during their investigations. She had a child when she 17, which was a challenging moment in her life, but she rose to the occasion. Esther previously dated Martha's ex Archie, but she got cold feet and ended it – even though there were clearly feelings on both sides. Where have I seen Zahra Ahmadi before? She played the original Shabnam in EastEnders, starred in BBC sitcom Count Arthur Strong and appeared in season 3 of ITV's The Bay. Ahmadi also appeared in a single episode of Death in Paradise in 2018. Dylan Llewellyn plays Police Constable Kelby Hartford Who is Police Constable Kelby Hartford? He was born and raised in Shipton Abbott, which means he knows a lot of the criminals he catches. Kelby is naive at times, but he's also hard-working and determined – attributes which serve him well in the job. He also strives to impress Humphrey. Where have I seen Dylan Llewellyn before? He starred as the "wee English fella" in Derry Girls and Jack in Big Boys. Felicity Montagu plays Office Support Margo Martins Who is Office Support Margo Martins? She's permanently based at the police station, manning the phones and throwing a withering stare at whoever crosses her. She loves the job, although she'd never admit it. Margo has had three husbands, all of whom are dead (no, she's not a serial killer – we hope not, anyway) and she hardly ever sees her grown-up children. She's not a fan of Humphrey when he first arrives on the scene, but grows to appreciate him. Where have I seen Felicity Montagu before? She best known as Lynn in Alan Partridge. She recently appeared in Channel 4 comedy Hullraisers. Barbara Flynn plays Anne Lloyd Who is Anne Lloyd? Martha's mum. Her husband died a few years ago, leaving her bereft. She's also very close to her daughter. In season 2, she explored the dating scene, which caused some friction with Martha and left Anne heartbroken. In season 3, she suffered a health scare, which saw her pull away from her daughter, but they're back on track. In season 4, we find out she's become a local counsellor. Where have I seen Barbara Flynn before? You might have watched her in ITV's Kate & Koji and The Durrells, BBC's Cranford and Cracker with Robbie Coltrane. Melina Sinadinou plays Zoe Williams Who is Zoe Williams? Esther's teenage daughter. The pair have a loving relationship, but they also lock horns. Esther works at Martha's restaurant and formed an unlikely friendship with Anne in the last instalment. In season 4, she sets her sights beyond Shipton Abbott. Where have I seen Melina Sinadinou before? This is her biggest role to date. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes Who is Archie Hughes? A vineyard owner and Martha's ex. He tried to kiss her in season 1 and ended up getting into a physical fight with Humphrey, but Archie and Martha are now firmly friends. In season 3, he started to have feelings for Esther and they spent the night together, but she pushed him away. Will they eventually find their way back to one anorher? Where have I seen Jamie Bamber before? You might know him from DI Ray, Innocent, Strike Back, Marcella, Law & Order: UK, and Battlestar Galactica. Beyond Paradise season 4 guest stars Episode 1 Michael Cochrane (The Archers) as Kenneth Linder - a novelist who is murdered. Andrea Lowe (DCI Banks) as Helen Linder - Kenneth's daughter. She found his body. Nimmy March (The Lenny Henry Show) as Bethan Hughes - Kenneth's agent. Alex Macqueen (The Thick of It) as Anthony Westley - Kenneth's publisher. Wayne Cater (Stella) as Dafydd Bevan - a local man who reports an assault. Vincent Franklin (The Thick of It, Happy Valley) as James Smith - he's replaced CSI Charlie Woods. He summons Humphrey to The Hub for an important meeting. Episode 2 Raquel Cassidy (The Worst Witch, Downton Abbey) as June Harris - she's shaken up after everything in her home is turned upside down. Tristan Sturrock (Poldark, Bad Girls) as Dr Clive Harris - June's husband. Colin McFarlane (Outlander, The War Between the Land and the Sea) as Dr Roger Franklin - a rival of Clive's. Noah Thomas (Everything Now) as Adam Walsh - Roger imprisons him in his shed after stealing food. Emily Stott (Foundation) as Amy Riley and Teddy Jay (EastEnders) as Sam - patients of Clive's. Gina Bramhill (The Flatshare) as Amelia - a masseuse who's also dating Archie. Episode 3 Elliot Janks (Royal Mob) as Craig - someone makes an attempt on his life during an evening of morris dancing. Tom McCall (Silent Witness) as Matthew - Matthew hates Craig because he has feelings for his wife. Rebecca Knight as Holly - Matthew's wife. Phil Daniels (EastEnders) as Marvelous Harris - a fisherman who also has history with Margo. Alec Nicholls (This England) as Bob Turner - another member of the morris dancing group. Eva Feiler (We Were the Lucky Ones) as Lucy - a nurse. Gina Bramhill (The Flatshare) as Amelia - Archie's new girlfriend. Vincent Franklin (The Thick of It, Happy Valley) as James Smith - he's replaced CSI Charlie Woods. He orders Humphrey to lay off a member of his team. Episode 4 Henry Miller (Grace) as Jeff Simmons - a fisherman who is suspected of sabotage. Rina Mahoney (The Archers) as Diana Cooper - she works for Tideline farms and is planning to expand the business. Susan George (EastEnders) as Dr Mary Rhodes - a marine conversationist who constantly writes to the council about seaweed farms. Susan Penhaligon (Emmerdale, A Fine Romance) as Maud Dingleby - a friend of Mary's who spends her days litter picking on the beach. Talia Robens as Lacy Dingleby - Maud's granddaughter. She's passionate about conservation. Xander Pang as Elijah Moore - a friend of lacy's and a surfer. Beyond Paradise season 4 arrives on BBC One and iPlayer on Friday 27 March at 8pm. 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XO, Kitty season 3: Release date and latest news
Season 2 wrapped up on a cliffhanger, but what's next?
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 characters include: Minyeong Choi (Dae) Gia Kim (Yuri) Sang Heon Lee (Min Ho) Anthony Keyvan (Q) Regan Aliyah (Juliana) Hojo Shin (Jiwon) Peter Thurnwald (Alex) Joshua Lee (Jin) Sasha Bhasin (Praveena) Michael K Lee (Professor Lee) Philippe Lee (Mr Moon) Jocelyn Shelfo (Madison) Han Bi Ryu (Eunice) Sunny Oh (Mihee) And there are three new faces joining the fold: Sule Thelwell (Saint X) plays Marius Soy Kim (Like a French Film, Sorry Not Sorry) plays Yisoo Christine Hwang (Law and Order: SVU) plays Gigi And, in super exciting news, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before star Lara Jean (Lana Condor) will also feature in several episodes. XO, Kitty season 3 plot: What will happen? At the end of season 2, it looked like Kitty and Min-ho were going to kiss, but Min-ho had sworn off relationships after his Stella saga, and as such, there was no smooching, leaving Kitty questioning if they're really meant to be. But now that she's joining Min-ho on his brother's upcoming tour over the summer, they're going to be spending a lot of time with one another, and Kitty is also returning to KISS for another year, which means it's make or break for them. For a rundown of everything else that happened in season 2, we've recapped it for you. Read it here. You can read the official season 3 synopsis here: Kitty returns for her final year at KISS with her perfect senior year mapped out. She’s going to make meaningful memories with her friends, grow closer to her relatives in Korea, and make big decisions about her future. And, she’s going to define her relationship with Min Ho (Sang Heon Lee). For real this time. "But when surprise revelations derail her plans and relationships, Kitty will have to learn to embrace the unexpected." Is there a trailer for XO, Kitty season 3? Yes - you can enjoy the official trailer below. View oEmbed on the source website XO, Kitty season 3 arrives on Netflix on April 2. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add XO, Kitty to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Beyond Paradise season 4: Release date and latest news
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 Kelby Hartford Felicity Montagu as office support Margo Martins Melina Sinadinou as Zoe Williams Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd Jamie Bamber as Archie Hughes Phil Daniels will also reprise his role as fisherman Marvelous Harris, and Eva Feiler is back as nurse Lucy Thompson alongside a raft of new guest stars: Susan George (Straw Dogs) Colin McFarlane (The War Between the Land and the Sea) Michael Cochrane (The Archers) Melanie Walters (Gavin & Stacey) Vincent Franklin (The War Between the Land and the Sea) Alex Macqueen (The Inbetweeners) Tristan Sturrock (Poldark) Andrea Lowe (Sherwood) Rachel Cassidy (Downton Abbey) Emily Stott (Foundation) Rina Mahoney (Happy Valley) Susan Penhaligon (A Fine Romance) James Clay (MobLand) Kenneth Collard (Cuckoo) Narinder Samra (Ackley Bridge) Beyond Paradise season 4 plot: What will happen? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/BP-bbc-44e93d2.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Two people stand facing each other outside a stone house with white-framed windows and a wooden bench. The woman, wearing sunglasses and a dark jacket, gestures near her neck as she speaks, while the man in a blazer and open-collar shirt listens with his hands in his pockets. Greenery and potted plants frame the scene, giving it a calm, domestic setting." title="Beyond Paradise s4" /> Season 3 wrapped up on a sad note for Humphrey and Martha. They had to say goodbye to their foster child Rosie, who they'd grown very attached to, because her mum was ready to take care of her again. Will they welcome another child into their home in season 4? And will that child become a more permanent presence in their lives? Perhaps they'll turn their consideration to adoption. But we know for certain that any difficult moments won't rock Humphrey and Martha's relationship now that they're officially married. 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. Other big developments in season 3 included Anne being told she has a clean bill of health after her health scare. It remains to be seen what challenges, if any, she'll face. Perhaps she'll revisit dating and, this time, it'll be a success. And what about Esther and Archie? They had a brief fling that Archie was keen to explore further, but Esther pushed him away. Will they give things another go in season 4? The official synopsis is as follows: Fact and folklore blur as they investigate the death of a novelist who predicted their demise, a magical night of Dark Morris that soon turns sour, a stolen treasure map that suddenly reappears, and the alleged sighting of a vengeful mermaid lurking out at sea. "DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and Martha (Sally Bretton) launch into married life as they search for a new home, whilst Humphrey wrestles with an impossible decision that may change the lives of everyone at the station forever." Is there a trailer for Beyond Paradise season 4? Yes – you can enjoy it below. View oEmbed on the source website Beyond Paradise season 4 begins on BBC One and iPlayer on Friday 27 March at 8pm. 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Death in Paradise teases Selwyn drama as his reputation is on the line in first-look clip
"There are some people on Saint Marie who think I should have pressed harder."
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 help her dad in some way. Or maybe she's simply in need of reassurance that everything is going to be OK. That's not exactly Mervin's speciality, but we have high hopes given how much he's grown so far. The Death in Paradise season 15 finale airs on Friday 27 March at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Add Death in Paradise to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch The Pitt - can you stream in the UK?
The hit medical drama will be available to watch in the UK very soon.
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 hours?" star, writer and executive producer Noah Wyle said (via AV Club). "Is that enough time to fall in love or out of love? Is that enough time to find faith or lose faith? Is it enough time to find your life’s calling or recognise that you’re a fish out of water? "That was the canvas that we got to play with. But ultimately, you can’t do days' worth of relationships in one 15-hour shift. Everything has to be somewhat grounded to the plausible if not the probable." Speaking to Variety about the origins of the show, Gemmill said that for many years, he had no interest in making another hospital-set series. But during the pandemic, he had a change of heart. "We realised that there was a reason to do it again, as long as we could find a way to do it that was fresh for both us and the audience so that we weren’t just retreading what we’d done in the past," he explained. Producer Wells, who previously worked with Gemmill on ER, added: "We've stayed in touch with many of the doctors and writer-doctors we worked with, and they started telling all of us about what the problems are now — and there's some significant problems. "It seemed like within the context of trying to follow someone through an entire day, you could actually touch on just how difficult being in these urban medical settings are now." Who stars in The Pitt? The main cast is as follows: Noah Wyle as Dr Michael "Robby" Robinavitch Tracy Ifeachor as Dr Heather Collins Patrick Ball as Dr Frank Langdon Katherine LaNasa as Dana Evans Taylor Dearden as Dr Melissa "Mel" King Fiona Dourif as Dr Cassie McKay Isa Briones as Dr Trinity Santos Gerran Howell as Dennis Whitaker Shabana Azeez as Victoria Javadi Is there a trailer for The Pitt? Yes – you can watch the trailer right now. Enjoy it below. View oEmbed on the source website The Pitt season 1 is available on HBO Max in the UK from Thursday 26 March. Season 2 begins on 2 April. Add The Pitt to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Where was The Other Bennet Sister filmed?
The BBC drama turns the spotlight on the "overlooked" Bennet Sister, Mary.
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 I was like, 'Oh my God, this is the most beautiful country in the world!' I was blown away by it. "Some of our locations had to stand in for the Lake District so we did a lot of filming in the Brecon Beacons and on all these beautiful lakes. It was quite breathtaking. There were days when Dónal [Finn] and I just had to row on a lake all day while they captured shots of us in the sun; it was incredible." Read more: The Other Bennet Sister centres on Mary Bennet for better and worse The Other Bennet Sister's Ella Bruccoleri on stepping into Austen's world and stepping away from Call the Midwife For Ruth Jones, it was a homecoming. "I love coming back to Wales," she told the BBC. "I recognise so many crew members I've worked with before, and it makes me proud that we’re creating a production like this here. "Locations like St Fagans Folk Museum are places I’ve known since childhood." View Green Video on the source website Some scenes were also filmed in Bristol, including on Orchard Street, which doubled as Cheapside in London, near St Paul's Cathedral. The Other Bennet Sister continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Sunday 29 March 2026. Add The Other Bennet Sister to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.