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items: Death in Paradise's Don Warrington says fans should "assume nothing" about Selwyn's future following turbulent developments
items: Death in Paradise cast: Who stars in season 15 of the BBC murder mystery?
items: Under Salt Marsh's Jonathan Pryce explains why thriller is "much deeper" than your average murder mystery
items: Death in Paradise star says Ginny Holder's exit was a "surprise" – but "these things happen"
items: Under Salt Marsh cast: Who stars in the Sky Atlantic crime thriller?
items: Where was Under Salt Marsh filmed?
items: Death in Paradise season 15: Release date and latest news
items: Call the Midwife's Heidi Thomas reveals season 15 "brings era to an end" – and why it was "hard" to write
items: Death in Paradise spoiler pictures show Selwyn back in action and a Mervin mishap
items: Call the Midwife's Nonnatus House jeopardy storyline has lost its edge – and here's why
items: Call the Midwife cast: Who stars in season 15?
items: Where was After the Flood filmed?
items: After the Flood cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?
items: Death in Paradise season 14 teased an exciting Catherine development… but season 15 won't deliver
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items: Death in Paradise season 14 teased an exciting Catherine development – but season 15 won't deliver
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items: Death in Paradise confirms season 15 departure of long-running fan-favourite
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items: Death in Paradise's Don Gilet teases new character: 'There's more to her than meets the eye'
items: Death in Paradise season 15 confirms special guest stars – from Happy Valley to EastEnders icons
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items: Call the Midwife season 15: Release date and latest news
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Death in Paradise's Don Warrington says fans should "assume nothing" about Selwyn's future following turbulent developments
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date: 2026-01-30T20:00:21.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Radio Times Covers Party 2026
description: "There will be many twists and turns to come..."
encoded: Selwyn Patterson has endured his fair share of challenges of late in long-running BBC series Death in Paradise. From his brush with death in season 13 after he was shot, to being cruelly replaced last season — and by someone who wasn’t a patch on him — it’s been as far from smooth sailing as one can get. But according to actor Don Warrington, fans shouldn't anticipate calmer waters for the commissioner. "I wouldn't think so," he said at the Radio Times Covers Party 2026 when asked if we can expect a calmer period for him. "I wouldn't think so at all. He can't settle, that's the nature of Selwyn." On a more profound note, does the commissioner feel different to Warrington after such a turbulent, life-changing period? "Well, I would think so," he nodded. "He's come back with renewed energy, and he’s going to deal with the island in a slightly different way. "I think he's going to be a new man, remade." In season 15 of the murder mystery, the Saint Marie locals are still reeling over the fact that they campaigned to get Selwyn his job back, only for him to initially reject it and leave the island. But following some advice from Catherine, he "sets out to rebuild trust — though winning back Saint Marie may prove easier said than done", teases the synopsis. "She helps the team to understand that they must do something to regain the islanders' trust in them as a police force," Élizabeth Bourgine said (via the BBC). "Throughout the series, there's a running thread of the people of Saint Marie learning to rely on one another and count on one another, so when Selwyn left, it felt like a betrayal to the people of Saint Marie. "Catherine helps the team to understand how the island is feeling, and what they need to do moving forward." Given that there's much work to be done, and that a potential Selwyn exit has been an ongoing storyline for much of the show recently, can we all rest easy, with Warrington planning to remain indefinitely? "My advice is assume nothing," Warrington…

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Death in Paradise cast: Who stars in season 15 of the BBC murder mystery?
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date: 2026-01-30T17:00:44.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Our guide to the stars – past and present – of the popular island detective series.
encoded: Death in Paradise returns to the BBC for season 15 and the team once again have a "myriad of baffling cases" to investigate. Selwyn Patterson has also resumed his role as the commissioner, but is forced to "confront the impact of his recent period of absence". "After some tough love from old friend Catherine Bordey, he’s determined to win back the trust of the island," reads the official synopsis. And following the departure of Ginny Holder's Darlene Curtis, the team also have a new team member, Sergeant Mattie Fletcher, who is guaranteed to shake up proceedings. But it's not just workplace drama. Mervin is also excited to meet his half-brother Solomon, but it's not quite the introduction he hoped for or envisaged. "Well, I think phrases like ‘two peas in a pod’, do not apply. They couldn't be more opposite," said Gilet. "There’s Mervin and then there’s this guy who is on the opposite side of the tracks, potentially the opposite side of the law too. There's just something that Mervin can't quite put his finger on. "He's having to accept that whatever his notions were about what Solomon could be like, it might not be like that. Daniel Ward plays the character brilliantly." Alongside the main cast, several new guest stars have also been drafted in for the new instalment, some of whom you might recognise from other shows. Read more: Death in Paradise star says Ginny Holder's exit was a "surprise" – but "these things happen" Death in Paradise season 14 teased an exciting Catherine development – but season 15 won't deliver For more information about where you've seen the cast before and who they play, read on. Death in Paradise cast The main cast of Death in Paradise season 15 is as follows: Don Warrington as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson Shantol Jackson as DS Naomi Thomas Élizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey Shaquille Ali-Yebuah as Officer Sebastian Rose Catherine Garton as Sergeant Mattie Fetcher Daniel Ward as Solomon Clarke For more in…

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Under Salt Marsh's Jonathan Pryce explains why thriller is "much deeper" than your average murder mystery
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date: 2026-01-30T11:00:33.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: "It's weird, I didn't feel like I was reading a murder mystery..."
encoded: When the body of a nine-year-old boy is found in a drainage ditch in the remote Welsh town of Morfa Halen, the community is rocked by the harrowing possibility that there's more to Cefin's death than a horrible accident – and that one of their own is probably responsible. And it's a feeling they know all too well following the disappearance of another child, Nessa, who went missing three years ago, the details of which remain unknown. Yet, while Sky Atlantic's Under Salt Marsh is a murder mystery, Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes, The Crown) who plays Cefin's grandfather Solomon, the patriarch of a local farming family, believes it goes beyond what we anticipate from crime thrillers on the whole. "It's weird, I didn't feel like I was reading a murder mystery. I felt I was reading about a community that was under threat from the environment," he told RadioTimes.com, referencing the once-in-a-generation-storm that's rapidly heading towards the town, putting the investigation, headed up by Detective Eric Bull (Trying's Rafe Spall), at serious risk. "But also, [there's] this ongoing unrest within the community because some of the murders are historical, and the community is already split, and then rent asunder again," added Pryce. "So it's a much deeper story than an obvious murder mystery." Another feather in its cap, according to Pryce, is "the reveal of the murderer... is not straightforward". "I think that's a very good, strong feature of the script. There are no obvious culprits for a long time, and I found that interesting." Starring alongside Pryce and Spall is Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly, who plays detective turned teacher Jackie Ellis, who finds Cefin's body, and is also Nessa's aunt – a case which ultimately cost her her job and her friendship with Bull. "These two characters have so much history, they've gone through something deeply traumatic together," Reilly said of that central dynamic."And I think Jackie, quite honestly, would love to never see him again bec…

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Death in Paradise star says Ginny Holder's exit was a "surprise" – but "these things happen"
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date: 2026-01-30T10:27:04.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Radio Times Covers Party 2026
description: It was recently confirmed that Ginny Holder would not be returning for the BBC murder mystery's 15th season.
encoded: Death in Paradise fans are well versed in saying goodbye to characters as cast members move on to pastures new, and it was recently confirmed that Ginny Holder would not be returning for season 15. There was already some speculation that police officer Darlene Curtis might be on her way out after she only appeared briefly in last year's Christmas special – and via phone screen – as she was said to be caring for her aunt. And in the season 15 premiere, we're told that she will not be back for the "foreseeable". "Playing Darlene was an absolute gift – saying goodbye has been far more emotional than I ever expected," Holder – who joined in season 7 – wrote on Instagram. "The love and support for Darlene has meant the world to me… you've made this journey unforgettable." Speaking about saying goodbye to their co-star at the Radio Times Covers Party 2026, Shaquille Ali-Yebuah (Officer Sebastian Rose) admitted that her exit was a "surprise", adding: "We miss her. I actually did my first audition with her, and that was my partner in crime in my first season. She's going to be missed." "I don't think you want to say crime," teased Commissioner Selwyn Patterson star Don Warrington, with Ali-Yebuah swiftly correcting himself: "She's my partner in discovery. She was amazing. She's definitely going to be missed." Read more: Death in Paradise season 14 teased an exciting Catherine development – but season 15 won't deliver Death in Paradise's Don Warrington says fans should "assume nothing" about Selwyn's future following turbulent developments Warrington, who's known Holder "for years", said that it was "sad, it's always sad when you lose somebody". "But these things happen. It's the nature of the business." But while Darlene is no longer around, Sergeant Mattie Fletcher, played by Catherine Garton, has entered the building. View Green Video on the source website "She's my new partner in discovery, she's amazing," added Ali-Yebuah. "Catherine's very talented, and her character a…

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Under Salt Marsh cast: Who stars in the Sky Atlantic crime thriller?
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date: 2026-01-30T08:00:57.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: Everything you need to know about the main characters in Under Salt Marsh.
encoded: Crime thriller Under Salt Marsh unfolds in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen, where residents are bracing for a once-in-a-generation storm when teacher Jackie Ellis (Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly) finds the body of a nine-year-old boy from her school. Was it a horrible accident – or something far more sinister? The discovery may even be linked to the disappearance of Jackie's niece, Nessa, who went missing a few years earlier while Jackie was working as a detective. Detective Eric Bull (Rafe Spall), who once worked alongside Jackie and investigated Nessa's case, returns to the community he previously failed. But if he's to succeed this time, "Jackie and Bull must reconcile and race to uncover long-buried secrets inside Morfa, before the storm breaks and all the evidence is gone for good". "These two characters have so much history, they've gone through something deeply traumatic together," said Reilly of Jackie and Bull. "And I think Jackie, quite honestly, would love to never see him again because it's just too painful. She's not ready to. Bull is probably the worst person she could see in this moment because it just brings back all of the trauma of this case that they didn't solve together. "And so him suddenly showing up at her house after finding this body of this child is like a horror film." Spall went on to say that the "unconventional" relationship between Jackie and Bull was what attracted him to the role. "There isn't that risk of them getting together, but they've got a lot to work out," he added. "They have a lot of love for each other and a lot of anger, and as we know, there's a very fine line between those two emotions. It makes, I think, for a pretty original central duo." Alongside Reilly and Spall, a number of well-known faces crop up, plus some you might not be familiar with. Read on for a rundown of the main players in Under Salt Marsh. Under Salt Marsh cast Kelly Reilly as Jackie Ellis Rafe Spall as Detective Eric Bull Jonathan Pryce as Solom…

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Where was Under Salt Marsh filmed?
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date: 2026-01-30T08:00:54.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: The Sky Atlantic crime thriller, starring Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall, follows a close-knit Welsh community rocked by the discovery of a young boy’s body.
encoded: When the body of a nine-year-old boy is uncovered in a drainage ditch in Under Salt Marsh, local teacher Jackie Ellis believes it may be connected to the disappearance of her niece, who hasn't been seen for three years. Jackie was a detective when Nessa went missing – a case which cost her her career and destroyed her friendship with former partner Detective Eric Bull, who returns to the remote Welsh town after failing to solve what happened. But the pair must put their differences aside if they have any hope of uncovering what's really going on in this tight-knit community – especially with a once-in-a-generation storm en route, threatening to wipe out any evidence they find. "With the onslaught of the weather and the epic storm that comes at the end, in the final episode, those environmental forces become huge in the story," creator, writer and director Claire Oakley told RadioTimes.com. "They're inescapable, and there's a lot of focus of, 'What are we going to do?' And how is this community going to survive and help each other through such an onslaught. "They've got this dual pressure: there's the investigation and the sense that somebody amongst them has killed a child, and then there's this onslaught from the sea and from the weather and these outside forces." The town where Under Salt Marsh is set is called Morfa Halen, which is fictional. But the cast and crew did film on location in Wales, in landscapes where the elements play a powerful role in shaping daily life. So, where was it filmed in reality? Find out below. Where was Under Salt Marsh filmed? The series was largely filmed in Barmouth and Fairbourne, in north-west Wales. The cast and crew also spent time in Anglesey and Cardiff, where the team "built a marsh on a set for the big finale," Oakley explained. "But we did shoot out on a lot of real marshes." Harry Lawtey (Dylan Rees, whose nephew James is best friends with murder victim Cefin), added that while "the town in the show is fictional, it was de…

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Death in Paradise season 15: Release date and latest news
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date: 2026-01-29T21:00:21.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Contains Trailer
description: Everything we know so far.
encoded: Death in Paradise returns to the BBC for season 15 — and Selwyn Patterson has officially resumed his role as commissioner. And breathe... "Apparently there has been an outcry," Don Warrington previously said of the reaction to the teasing of a potential exit for his character. "It's flattering, and I would be dishonest if I said it wasn't. But it came as a surprise to realise how deeply the characters had got into the consciousness of the public." Fear turned to joy when it was confirmed in the Christmas special that Selwyn would be back doing what he does best: "Gliding around being charming and sort of slightly obtuse," as Kris Marshall previously told RadioTimes.com. However, he's shocked to learn that things haven't stood still while he's been away. Find out what's been happening, plus who'll be joining him and when you can watch season 15 below. Death in Paradise season 15 release date: When will it air? The 15th season of the murder mystery will premiere on Friday 30th January at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Death in Paradise season 15 cast: Who's returning? Don Warrington returns as Selwyn Patterson after deciding to take his job back in last year's Christmas special. He will be joined by Don Gilet's Mervin Wilson, who was all set to head back to London, but is now staying put following a major revelation (more on that in a bit). We'd also expect to see the following faces: Shantol Jackson as Naomi Thomas Shaquille Ali-Yebuah as Sebastian Rose Élizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey Plus, Catherine Garton has joined the cast as new sergeant Mattie Fletcher. She has replaced Ginny Holder, who will not be returning as Darlene Curtis. And Mervin's half-brother Solomon is played by Daniel Ward (Everything Now). There are also several new guest stars, who are guaranteed to shake up proceedings. Familiar faces include Happy Valley favourite Siobhan Finneran and EastEnders' original Vicki Fowler star Scarlett Alice Johnson, who join an impressive line-up that also…

Call the Midwife's Heidi Thomas reveals season 15 "brings era to an end" – and why it was "hard" to write
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date: 2026-01-28T18:00:39.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Radio Times Covers Party 2026
description: "Things never will be the same again."
encoded: The creator of Call the Midwife has said the most recent chapter of the BBC period drama "very much brings an era to an end". Season 15 has seen Nonnatus House under immense pressure after Sister Julienne was told to ditch the habit or lose their funding, among other widespread changes being spearheaded by the NHS, and the public's changing attitude towards healthcare. Reflecting on how central change is to the drama, Heidi Thomas told us at the Radio Times Covers Party 2026 : "I've had a lot of these stories in mind for a long time, and change has generated so many of our stories over the past few years. "I'm not quite sure what I would do if things weren't changing. The whole point is, it's about change and challenge – and the series itself looks to the future, so it very much brings an era to an end." View Green Video on the source website But while Thomas noted that the challenge does feel "organic", she admitted it's also been deeply "emotional". "I think we've all cried our eyes out at different times because things never will be the same again," she added. "But the whole thing with Call the Midwife, like life itself... it's a process of constant evolution for our characters and also for the stories." Read more: Call the Midwife's Nonnatus House jeopardy storyline has lost its edge – and here's why Call the Midwife legend Judy Parfitt reveals the show’s upcoming hiatus "shakes" her a bit: "It'll be hard for all of us" Thomas also spoke specifically about the season 15 finale, which was "both hard to write and beautiful to write". "Many of the things that I depict in that episode I have experienced in life, so it felt strangely personal," she explained. "But I think that the driving thing was to do a really good job. We're only getting the chance to wrap up this iteration once, and it has to be done to the highest possible standard. "So it's hard and it's very emotional, not because it's sad, but because it's beautiful." Season 15 of Call the Midwife has seen t…

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Death in Paradise spoiler pictures show Selwyn back in action and a Mervin mishap
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date: 2026-01-27T09:40:01.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: The BBC murder mystery returns this week.
encoded: Order has been firmly restored in Death in Paradise season 15, with Selwyn back in his rightful role as commissioner. Don Warrington's character looked to be on his way out last season when he was replaced by a young – and extremely smug – buck. Of course the chief commissioner did eventually see the error of his ways and offered Selwyn his job back, but he wasn't initially interested. After the team roped him into helping solve a particularly baffling case in last year's Christmas special, however, Selwyn changed his mind and is now back where he belongs – although normal order hasn't quite been resumed. "Commissioner Selwyn Patterson confronts the impact of his recent absence and, after some tough love from old friend Catherine Bordey, becomes determined to win back the trust of the island," reads the official synopsis. Elsewhere, Mervin will come face to face with his half-brother Solomon for the very first time. The detective initially travelled to Saint Marie to meet his mother, only to be devastated by the discovery that she had been murdered – prompting him to stay and solve that mystery. Read more: Death in Paradise season 14 teased an exciting Catherine development – but season 15 won't deliver Call the Midwife's Nonnatus House jeopardy storyline has lost its edge – and here's why But just as he was about to head back to London after bringing the perpetrators to justice, Mervin discovered he had a sibling and, after some deliberation, decided he couldn't leave without meeting him. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/DIP-Mervin-brother-25f0fb2.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Two men stand beside an outdoor swimming pool, one shirtless in patterned swim shorts and the other dressed in a short-sleeve shirt and trousers, appearing to talk seriously as people relax on loungers in the foreground and greenery surrounds the pool area." title="EMBARGOED Death in Paradise s15" /> However, "his newfound familial happiness …

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Call the Midwife's Nonnatus House jeopardy storyline has lost its edge – and here's why
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date: 2026-01-25T18:00:31.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Comment
description: If Nonnatus House is in danger, why does Call the Midwife feel so safe?
encoded: Nonnatus House is in peril. As the National Health Service undergoes widespread restructuring to create a more unified system in Call the Midwife, the status of smaller, community-led programmes and initiatives remains under threat. And with more people choosing hospital births over home ones, questions about how much longer it will survive remain ever present. But for now, it does survive, continuing to provide essential care to the people of Poplar – although Sister Julienne has been informed that funding will cease from the end of the year if they don't ditch their religious garb. A deliberate nudge towards extinction? Or simply a way to keep them in line? Only time will tell. "That's fine in itself," Jenny Agutter said of the order to ditch their habits. "But it's actually a bigger question, which is that Sister Julienne sees the nuns as being missionaries in the East End. And she, as a nun, is very much aware of the fact that the first service they have is to God. The habit is very much to do with showing that they are a part of serving the community. "So it's not just a matter of identification, it's a matter of knowing what one's role is and what they're meant to be doing, and feeling that one’s no longer wanted." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/BBC-CTM-d6eea96.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="A nun in a blue habit and white apron gently tends to a baby lying on a weighing scale in a clinic setting, smiling down at the infant. A young woman, likely the baby’s mother, stands beside her smiling, holding a leaflet and wearing a brown top and patterned skirt with a shoulder bag. Behind them, other women and nurses sit among yellow privacy screens in a brightly lit maternity hall." title="Call The Midwife s14" /> But of course, this jeopardy is nothing new. Funding pressures have always been a part of Nonnatus House's story, and it wasn’t that long ago that Matthew stepped in to rescue them, before he was sunk by hi…

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Call the Midwife cast: Who stars in season 15?
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date: 2026-01-25T11:25:13.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Helen George and the stars of Call the Midwife return.
encoded: The 15th season of Call the Midwife is currently airing and there's plenty for the nuns and midwives to contend with, including issues such as tuberculosis, slavery and premature birth amid a backdrop of the Women's Liberation Movement, too. Meanwhile, the personal lives of the beloved characters continue to be explored, as well, with Sister Veronica realising she would like a child of her own, Cyril meeting Rosalind's parents for the first time and while it starts polite, it doesn't end in the same way... Actor Zephryn Taitte has already teased that things are set to take "an unexpected turn", saying: "He has to wrestle with her parents and how they may view him and judge him, rightly or wrong. So, there's a lot for Cyril to contend with this season. There's love, but it's bittersweet." But majorly, Nonnatus House's status continues to remain precarious as the NHS tightens its hold on the country's health services. Clearly, its creator Heidi Thomas isn't short of an idea or two – hence the near-constant offers she receives to write for the streamers. But don't worry – she's not going anywhere. "Why would I give it up for something that's a shot in the dark? "I've always had things to say and I've always had brilliant people to say it for me, quite literally. This is my job of a lifetime – I've probably spent half my lifetime doing it – and that's not going to change." Read more: Call the Midwife movie gets major update – including "likely" overseas location to TV far away from Poplar Call the Midwife legend Judy Parfitt reveals the show’s upcoming hiatus "shakes" her a bit: "It'll be hard for all of us" Alongside a whole host of familiar faces returning for season 15, you can also expect to see plenty of new guest characters, each with their own story to tell. So, for the full details on the Call the Midwife cast, read on. Call the Midwife cast: Who stars in season 15? Helen George as Trixie Aylward Stephen McGann as Dr Turner Laura Main as Shelagh Turner Jenny Agu…

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Where was After the Flood filmed?
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date: 2026-01-25T10:00:27.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
description: The ITV drama was filmed in a variety of locations – some of which you might recognise.
encoded: Jo returns as detective in After the Flood season 2 and once more she's got a complex murder investigation to resolve. Though flooding in Waterside is a constant threat, there's also a new complication of uncontrollable fire to contend with, too. The synopsis reads: "As tensions simmer in Waterside amid the rising threat of moorland fires and the subsequent risk of further flooding, a body is discovered in bizarre circumstances." Her race to apprehend the killer, however, "brings her into direct conflict with powerful and influential forces within the town, ultimately drawing her into an investigation that becomes deeply personal". Addressing the expanding scope of After the Flood's environmental focus, Matt Stokoe (Jo's ex-partner Pat) said: "The wildfire element is something we usually associate with the States, but every year we're breaking heat records. "If the series is even slightly ahead of the curve in introducing audiences to that reality, then that feels like responsible work." So, where did the cast and crew pitch up for those dramatic fire scenes? And which other locations were involved? For more information, read on. After the Flood filming locations The show is filmed across Greater Manchester and Derbyshire in the North West of England. "The location is a beautiful character in the story because it looks so good — it's pretty — but at the same time, this is a place where a lot of flooding is happening and where communities are suffering," said executive producer Nicola Shindler. "Locating it in places where real-life events are happening makes it feel more authentic. I always like filming in the North West, and we've got a brilliant cast and crew. "That's what After the Flood is taking advantage of — people who work really hard, understand the local problems and know how to work together to make a really good team." The town of Waterside, where the main characters live, is based on Glossop in Derbyshire, which Gleaves described as a "beautiful town". …

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After the Flood cast: Who stars in the ITV drama?
type: item
date: 2026-01-25T10:00:18.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: The cast boasts a number of British screen favourites.
encoded: There's a brand new mystery for detective Jo to solve in After the Flood season 2 as the drama of Waterside continues. While there's a constant risk of flooding and moorland fires, that's not her only challenge she has to contend with. Last season, viewers saw Mackie unmasked as a corrupt police officer and a murderer in an epic twist that even Jo didn't see coming. (If you want a refresher, take a look at our ending explained. The season 2 synopsis reads: "Jo's race to stop the killer brings her into direct conflict with powerful and influential forces within the town, ultimately drawing her into an investigation that becomes deeply personal. "One that will require her to operate in secret if she is to have any hope of rooting out the corruption that has blighted the town's police force – and her own family – for decades." Speaking about revisiting the world of After the Flood, lead Sophie Rundle said: "A second series can often feel like a bit of an add–on, whereas this feels like we just pick up where we left off and we're running with it. "There are lots of interesting people who’ve found themselves in interesting positions in the series, and at the end of series one, there was a lot of room to explore more." Alongside Rundle, several familiar faces have returned for season 2 – and there are some new additions, who you may or may not recognise. Read all about the cast of After the Flood below. After the Flood cast Sophie Rundle as Jo Marshall Lorraine Ashbourne as Molly Marshall Matt Stokoe as Pat Holman Nicholas Gleaves as Sergeant Phil Mackie Philip Glenister as Jack Radcliffe Jill Halfpenny as DS Sam Bradley Alun Armstrong as Alan Benson Steph De Whalley as Harriet Benson Ian Puleston-Davies as Tony Rower Jacqueline Boatswain as Sarah Mackie Faye McKeever as Kelly Kamali Matthew McNulty as Xav Palmer Tripti Tripuraneni as Deepa Das Heider Ali as DS Babak Anil Desai as DCI Balsara George Bukhari as Keith Kamali Maui Connock as Sophie Kamali Tony Marshall as Fr…

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Death in Paradise season 14 teased an exciting Catherine development… but season 15 won't deliver
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description: Sorry, Catherine Bordey fans.
encoded: Death in Paradise season 15 premieres on 30 January at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Add it to your watchlist There's much to look forward to in Death in Paradise season fifteen. From Selwyn officially stepping back into his role as commissioner, to Mervin's ongoing personal growth – he's set to meet his half-brother Solomon for the first time – the theme of the murder mystery's upcoming chapter is undoubtedly new beginnings. Well, for some, anyway. For Catherine, Saint Marie's much-loved mayor and owner of the best bar in town, the word stagnation springs to mind – particularly given what was hinted at in season fourteen. "I've started seeing someone," she previously confided in Naomi and Darlene, a twinkle in her eye. But it was "early days, we're having fun." And that was all we got. Catherine kept her cards close to her chest as we were left to wonder, with justified anticipation, what the writers had in store for her. Surely they would pick up where they left off? We assumed, with confidence, that her mention of a new romantic partner – and one shrouded in so much secrecy, we should add – would eventually lead somewhere. That teasing moment was brief, sure, but it was a moment nonetheless. Because to not take things any further would be completely pointless and random — why mention it at all? It would also feel like a feeble attempt to remind us that she has a personal life and isn't just a vessel for other people's problems. But more than that, it would be genuinely irritating, not to mention entirely at odds with good storytelling, especially given that a section of the fandom has been calling for Catherine to find love for quite some time – and not without reason. She briefly dated Adrian Dunbar's Aidan Miles in the first season of the show, but that crashed and burned when he was arrested for murder. Such is life in Saint Marie… There has also been some casual dating here and there, but the details are so hazy — that tells you all you need to know. But th…

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Steal's Sophie Turner reveals *that* twist made her want to sign onto the show
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date: 2026-01-22T16:32:50.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Spoilers inbound.
encoded: Major Steal spoilers ahead. For much of Steal's opening episode, friends Zara and Luke are having the mother of all bad days. The pair, played by Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones, Joan) and Archie Madekwe (Saltburn, Gran Turismo), are going about their business at the pension fund investment company where they work when they're caught up in a heist. Armed robbers enter the building and force them, at gunpoint, to carry out a transaction that siphons off billions of pounds of ordinary people's pensions. They don't just have a front-row seat to what's happening at Lochmill Capital – they also push the big red button, so to speak. But all is not as it seems. In the final moments of episode 1, when Zara slips away to the toilet after giving her statement to DCI Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) – we assume so she can catch her breath – she overhears two employees speculating about whether it could have been an inside job. It's in that moment – an exhausted smile creeping across Zara's face – that we realise she was in on the whole thing. "That's what made me sign on to the show," Turner told RadioTimes.com. "Reading that first script and then seeing the end, I just thought, oh, wow, this is going to be hard to pin down, and this is going to be a really fun character to play. "And then episode 2 comes around and then you realise this guy [gestures to Madekwe] was in on it too. And I just loved it. I found it totally fascinating and exciting to have everybody in this show be morally grey. You're constantly guessing who's done what, and who's up to what. And who can we trust and who can't we trust?" That also extends to DCI Rhys, who is a relapsed gambling addict and running in dodgy circles himself, which adds an extra layer of jeopardy to the storyline. "It just keeps you on your toes at all times," added Turner. But Zara's relief is short-lived... "There's a certain thing rehearsed or spoken about, how maybe this would go, if and when it happens," said Madekwe. "But then all of …

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Death in Paradise season 14 teased an exciting Catherine development – but season 15 won't deliver
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date: 2026-01-22T15:37:56.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Comment
description: Sorry, Catherine Bordey fans.
encoded: There's much to look forward to in Death in Paradise season 15. From Selwyn officially stepping back into his role as commissioner, to Mervin's ongoing personal growth – he's set to meet his half-brother Solomon for the first time – the theme of the murder mystery's upcoming chapter is undoubtedly new beginnings Well, for some, anyway. For Catherine, Saint Marie's much-loved mayor and owner of the best bar in town, the word stagnation springs to mind – particularly given what was hinted at in season 14. "I've started seeing someone," she previously confided in Naomi and Darlene, a twinkle in her eye. But it was "early days, we're having fun." And that was all we got. Catherine kept her cards close to her chest as we were left to wonder, with justified anticipation, what the writers had in store for her. Surely they would pick up where they left off? We assumed, with confidence, that her mention of a new romantic partner – and one shrouded in so much secrecy, we should add – would eventually lead somewhere. That teasing moment was brief, sure, but it was a moment nonetheless. Read more: Death in Paradise confirms season 15 departure of long-running fan-favourite Death in Paradise season 15 confirms special guest stars – from Happy Valley to EastEnders icons Because to not take things any further would be completely pointless and random — why mention it at all? It would also feel like a feeble attempt to remind us that she has a personal life and isn't just a vessel for other people's problems. But more than that, it would be genuinely irritating, not to mention entirely at odds with good storytelling, especially given that a section of the fandom has been calling for Catherine to find love for quite some time – and not without reason. She briefly dated Adrian Dunbar's Aidan Miles in the first season of the show, but that crashed and burned when he was arrested for murder. Such is life in Saint Marie… There has also been some casual dating here and there, but the deta…

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Steal creator reveals unsettling real-life inspiration behind Sophie Turner Prime Video heist thriller
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date: 2026-01-21T17:13:52.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: "I thought, oh, this is a really good idea for a thriller."
encoded: We haven't even reached the end of January, but the Prime Video heist thriller Steal could already be the most stressful show you'll watch this year. Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones, Joan) and Archie Madekwe (Saltburn, Gran Turismo) star as best friends Zara and Luke, whose day at a pension fund investment company starts out like any other. That is, until armed robbers enter the building and siphon off an astonishing amount of money – with Zara and Luke forced to carry out their demands. The six-part series marks the TV screenplay debut of Sotiris Nikitas, who also writes crime novels under the pen name Ray Celestin and previously worked at a financial services company – "which the company that gets robbed in the show is based on," he told RadioTimes.com. "A lot of financial services companies in the City – a lot of money moves through those desktop computers and gets routed all around the world," he explained. "And it was just the idea of: there's a lot more money in those offices than there is in the average high street bank… and absolutely zero security." "So it was basically just imagining my workplace getting robbed," he laughed. "That was the seed of the story. And when I thought of it, I thought oh, this is a really good idea for a thriller." That lived experience, Nikitas hoped, brought a level of authenticity rarely seen in the genre. "It is completely how it would happen in real life," he said. "I previously worked at that company, and when I was writing the scripts it was very much exactly the procedure you would go through to effect the transfer of money. So fingers crossed – hopefully – it's very authentic." "But who would steal billions of pounds of ordinary people’s pensions – and why?" asks the official synopsis. DCI Rhys (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) is determined to uncover the truth. But as a recently relapsed gambling addict, Rhys must keep his own money problems in check while navigating the secret agendas and competing interests at the heart of this far…

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After the Flood's Sophie Rundle teases potential third season as storyline has "life in it"
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date: 2026-01-21T15:47:49.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: News
description: "You always want to see what happens next." ***MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD***
encoded: *Warning: Contains major spoilers for After the Flood season 2.* Like its predecessor, the After the Flood season 2 finale carries a sense of finality – while still leaving the door ajar for a possible return. The murders of Xav Palmer and Todd Drake were finally solved, and viewers learned who was responsible for polluting the river running through Waterside. But Jo's world was shattered when Mackie murdered Pat in cold blood, leaving her utterly bereft – and fundamentally altering the landscape of After the Flood should it return. There was some justice, at least, when Mackie was arrested, and with forensic evidence and data from the tracker Pat had secretly placed on his car, it seems likely he will be sent down. Meanwhile, Jill Halfpenny's DS Sam Bradley – revealed to be an anti-corruption officer – will surely launch an investigation into Mackie in light of the serious allegations against him. Pat had succeeded in tracking down Saskia Bale, one of the young people fostered by Mackie and later exploited as part of his criminal schemes. Her testimony could prove the first crucial piece in finally exposing him. But will viewers get a front-row seat to what happens next? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/Mackie-fdeef1f.jpg" width="3090" height="2060" alt="A stern-looking man stands in a wooded area, holding a phone to his ear. He is dressed in a dark, zipped jacket with utility-style details and black gloves, suggesting a professional or official role. Sunlight filters through the trees behind him, casting a green, dappled background as he listens intently." title="Mackie" /> "I think it [season 3] works because [writer] Mick [Ford] and the other writers have built a community of people," Sophie Rundle told RadioTimes.com. "That's the key to making it feel alive. There are always stories to tell when it feels like a real group of dynamic people. "And I do think it's sort of left–you always want to see what happens next." R…

After the Flood season 2 ending explained: Heartbreak and redemption
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date: 2026-01-21T15:45:05.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
description: Let's break it down.
encoded: If you thought season 1 of the hybrid crime and environmental thriller After the Flood was dramatic, season 2 raised the stakes – and then some. It opened with the discovery of two bodies: Xav Palmer and Todd Drake, both of whom had been shot after they were already dead. The baffling case was one that Jo, now a newly qualified detective, was determined to crack. But that wasn't the only investigation unfolding. Away from the spotlight, Jo and Pat – separated after Jo discovered he'd been pocketing backhanders through his involvement in Mackie's illegal schemes, a decision he had since come to deeply regret – were secretly building a case against the sergeant. Mackie had the power to destroy them both, with Pat facing up to seven years in prison if his corruption came to light. Still, despite the risks, they pressed on and appeared to make a crucial breakthrough. But Mackie was already one step ahead and refused to go down without a fight, triggering a devastating finale that shattered Jo's world. Read more: After the Flood's Sophie Rundle teases potential third season as storyline has "life in it" For a full recap of how After the Flood season 2 wrapped up, read on. After the Flood ending explained Is Pat dead? If you thought Pat would miraculously recover from his harrowing ordeal, you were sadly mistaken. After Mackie read Pat's texts on Jo's phone explaining that he'd tracked down Saskia Bale – one of the many young people the sergeant had fostered and exploited as part of his criminal schemes – and believed they finally had enough evidence to bring him down, he took drastic action. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/Matt-Stokoe-plays-Pat-d776b55.jpg" width="4635" height="3090" alt="A man sits in the driver’s seat of a car, holding a blue mobile phone to his ear while resting his other hand against his mouth. He looks ahead with a tense, thoughtful expression, seen through the windscreen with the steering wheel visible i…

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Death in Paradise confirms season 15 departure of long-running fan-favourite
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date: 2026-01-21T10:24:44.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: One familiar face won't be back on Saint Marie for the new episodes.
encoded: It's been confirmed that Ginny Holder has officially left Death in Paradise. The news was announced via the show's social channels, where they thanked the actor for her contributions as Darlene Curtis and wished her all the best. Darlene first appeared in season 7 of the BBC murder mystery as Dwayne Myers's love interest, who worked as the police station's office admin. But she quickly outgrew that role, successfully training to become a police officer and an integral member of the team. "She goes from trainee to officer extraordinaire, which is major for her," said Holder at the time. "She's still quite feisty. She can never lose that because it's so needed." But in last year's Christmas special, she only popped up briefly via mobile phone screen as her character was said to be away caring for her sick aunt. Read more: Death in Paradise season 14 teased an exciting Catherine development – but season 15 won't deliver Death in Paradise season 15 confirms special guest stars – from Happy Valley to EastEnders icons And in the season 15 premiere, which airs on Friday 30th January, we're told she won't be back for the foreseeable – although the team behind the show hinted that the door has been left open for her to return in the announcement below. View oEmbed on the source website While no details have been given as to why she's exited the show, Holder is set to return for season 3 of BBC's The Capture, so scheduling could have played a part. But when one door closes (for the time being, at least) another opens, with season 15 set to welcome a brand new character, Sergeant Mattie Fletcher, who is guaranteed to shake up proceedings. Mattie "has some maverick tendencies", explained actor Catherine Garton. "So she can act on impulse sometimes because she's a bit of a thrill-seeker, which can get her into trouble every now and then." Don Gilet echoed those sentiments, describing Mattie as "very professional" while also highlighting her "unorthodox way of working," which fos…

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The Mummy icon reveals why his show Sandokan: The Pirate Prince is "good old-fashioned family drama" – but with an important message
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date: 2026-01-21T08:00:23.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The pirate epic "resonates on the idea of empire and ownership..."
encoded: Italian pirate drama Sandokan: The Pirate Prince, based on Emilio Salgari's novels that inspired a 1976 TV series and a children's cartoon, has been adapted once again, debuting last year and now streaming on Netflix. The cast includes a number of recognisable faces, including The Mummy's John Hannah, who has described it as "a really good old-fashioned family type drama, with a beautiful love story at the centre of it." Set in mid-19th-century Borneo, the series is led by Turkish actor Can Yaman (Erkenci Kuş) as pirate Sandokan, who is fighting to keep his crew alive while under British colonial rule. "When he meets Marianna (newcomer Alanah Bloor), the daughter of the British consul (Line of Duty's Owen Teale), their romance draws him into conflict with fanatical pirate-hunter Lord James Brooke (Gossip Girl's Ed Westwick), who has ambitions of his own," the official synopsis adds. "As British oppression of the Dayak people intensifies, Sandokan is called upon to become more than a pirate – and rise as the legendary Tiger of Malaya." But while it's a "kind of rainy Sunday afternoon watch", offering a slice of escapism, it also "resonates with ideas of empire and ownership", Hannah told RadioTimes.com. "When we look at events that have happened, even just this year, it's interesting how much we still need to have this dialogue, you know. "In my upbringing in the second half of the 20th century, it felt like we were making progress. It felt like civilisation was advancing. It felt like we were developing a liberal ethos, that we were being empathetic to the troubles of others. "And unfortunately, that's all turned around in the last few years, and it's really sickening. It's heartbreaking." Hannah plays Sergeant Murray, who works for the British consul Lord Guillonk and spends much of his time babysitting the free-spirited Marianna. But we do learn more about him as time goes on. "He's a quiet character, someone who's quite internalised with his past and his history,…

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Death in Paradise's Don Gilet teases new character: 'There's more to her than meets the eye'
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date: 2026-01-20T10:43:56.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: Mattie "comes with a little bit of baggage..."
encoded: Death in Paradise will soon return to screens for its 15th season – and not only is Selwyn officially back as commissioner, Saint Marie PD also has a new sergeant. "She's kind of like the cool big sister," said Catherine Garton, who plays Mattie Fletcher. "She's really easy-going, so she slots into the team quite effortlessly. I'd say she gives as good as she gets too – she can handle Mervin and finds him amusing. She fits in really well." But Mattie "also has some maverick tendencies, so she can act on impulse sometimes because she's a bit of a thrill-seeker, which can get her into trouble every now and then," Garton added. Don Gilet echoed those sentiments, describing Mattie as "very professional" while also highlighting her "unorthodox way of working," which fosters "a kind of mutual respect" between the sergeant and Mervin, given his own left-field tendencies. "I work at odds with the way everyone else does, even though sometimes it's to the detriment of the team – it may be dangerous what you're doing," explained Gilet. "That's where you see that professional side of him going, 'That's not the way to do things.' "But there are some nuanced moments where I think there's a respect for, 'You will go the extra mile, even though it might be dangerous.'" Read more: Death in Paradise legend Don Warrington talks "outcry" to Selwyn’s departure - and whether he’ll leave the show Beyond Paradise stars tease Humphrey and Martha’s next chapter – including whether they’ll foster again Gilet also said that Mattie "comes with a little bit of baggage that we find out about over the arc of the series – there's more to her than meets the eye", a point Élizabeth Bourgine expanded on. "Catherine and Mattie have a backstory – we'll learn more about it later – but Catherine knew Mattie when she was young, so she knows a lot of things,” she added, as Don Warrington praised both the character and Garton herself for bringing a "thrilling" new dynamic to Death in Paradise. <img src="http…

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Death in Paradise season 15 confirms special guest stars – from Happy Valley to EastEnders icons
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date: 2026-01-20T00:01:21.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: From Happy Valley to EastEnders, season 15 of Death in Paradise features quite the array of guest stars.
encoded: BBC murder mystery Death in Paradise is gearing up for its 15th season and as fans have come to expect, several new guest stars will be heading to Saint Marie as the island's police force find themselves investigating another run of "baffling murders". Familiar faces include Happy Valley favourite Siobhan Finneran and EastEnders' original Vicki Fowler star Scarlett Alice Johnson, who join an impressive line-up that also includes Spooks' Hermione Norris, Gavin & Stacey's Steffan Rhodri and Ghosts co-creator and star Ben Willbond. According to the official synopsis: "Whilst attempting to connect with his recently discovered half-brother Solomon (Daniel Ward), Mervin's newfound familial happiness soon turns to frustration as he discovers the pair are not quite as similar as he hoped they might be. "Elsewhere, Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (Don Warrington) is left facing the consequences of his recent absence from the island. After some no-nonsense advice from old friend Catherine Bordey (Elizabeth Bourgine), Selwyn sets out to rebuild trust — though winning back Saint Marie may prove easier said than done." But it's not just the guest cast who are guaranteed to shake things up... <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" /> "Detective Sergeant Naomi Thomas (Shantol Jackson) and Officer Sebastian Rose (Shaquille Ali-Yebuah) help new recruit Sergeant Mattie Fletcher (Catherine Garton) find her feet. But with shadows from Mattie's past beginning to surface, her arrival may bring more complications than anyone bargained for". "There's definitely something of a rebel in Mattie," said Gile…

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John Hannah breaks silence on The Mummy 4 rumours as he reveals he's spoken with co-star
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date: 2026-01-19T15:23:02.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: "If they asked me to do it, I'll do it."
encoded: There's been a lot of talk recently that a reboot of The Mummy could be on the cards, with Brendan Fraser commenting that he was "hopeful to have good news soon" regarding the possibility of a new outing for his beloved character Rick O'Connell. And now, another original star of the popular franchise has had his say, with John Hannah teasing that a return to the action-adventure series "would be fun to do" – 27 years after he last starred as Jonathan Carnahan. The Scottish actor made the comments during an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com about his role in Italian pirate epic Sandokan, which has just arrived on Netflix. Asked if he'd heard anything about a return amid the recent reports, he responded: "Not officially. I mean, I've heard and seen the rumours same as everybody else, and that would be fun to do. It would be fun to hook up with everybody again." He continued that he "can't imagine" how producers were planning on bringing all the characters back together again, but conceded that he wasn't a writer and adding: "We'll leave that with those who who have those skills." But he also revealed that he had already spoken with Fraser last year, when reports of a reboot were first being mooted, and that things were sounding pretty positive at that stage. "[Fraser] said that what they were looking to do was bring the original cast back together again," he said. "Certainly, in terms of Brendan and Rachel [Weisz], bringing them back together, and Rachel was up for it, by all accounts. "She was willing to do that, you know, having gone off and created her own path, and been very successful as a producer, as an actor, Oscar nominated, you know." He added: "When I was first offered The Mummy, It was a bit like, 'I'm a serious actor, What do I want to go and do that kind of nonsense for?' But these are good family fun films, and if they've got a good... I mean, if they asked me to do it, I'll do it. Let's not be cute or anything, you know. But we'll see what happen…

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After the Flood's Sophie Rundle says Jill Halfpenny's character is "not quite right" – teasing "devastating" moment
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date: 2026-01-18T14:00:26.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: News
description: "There's a big old bang at the end of the series..."
encoded: Alongside several returning faces – including lead Sophie Rundle – After the Flood introduces a number of new additions in season 2, among them Jill Halfpenny. Halfpenny plays DS Sam Bradley, who has recently relocated to the fictional town of Waterside from Newcastle after, according to her official character description, "finding herself single and home alone now that both of her kids are at university". On paper, Bradley sounds like an ideal fit for the team, described as "a highly qualified and experienced murder detective". "She's pretty calm – she knows her stuff," Halfpenny told RadioTimes.com and other press. "She's been around for a long time, and she's been brought in because she's worked on these kinds of cases before. She's a steady presence." And that's certainly a quality she'll need, given what Jo and her colleagues are faced with in season 2. "As tensions simmer in Waterside amid the rising threat of moorland fires and the subsequent risk of further flooding, a body is discovered in bizarre circumstances," reads the official synopsis. Jo's race to catch the killer soon "brings her into direct conflict with powerful and influential forces within the town", ultimately drawing her into an investigation that becomes deeply personal. However, while DS Bradley makes a positive first impression, Rundle has teased that there's "something not quite right" about her – hinting at a "devastating" development in the closing stages of the thriller. "There's a big old bang at the end of the series," Rundle said, adding that she was "too nervous to talk about it", having not yet filmed that scene at the time. "I really hope it'll be one of those big, 'gasp – they did that? I can't believe they did that' moments." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/After-the-Flood-ITV-904cef5.jpg" width="7728" height="5152" alt="A woman in an orange jacket lies at the edge of a rocky ledge outdoors, reaching down to grasp the hand of another …

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Industry season 4: Release date, trailer and latest news
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date: 2026-01-18T10:30:20.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: HBO
description: "We can't wait to dive deeper and deliver the best season yet in season 4."
encoded: It's been a long time coming, but Industry season 4 is finally here – complete with a cast of both returning and new characters. Things take a step away from Pierpoint this season, with storylines and themes opening up wider than ever before as the world outside of finance continues to impact the main players of the industry. As well as returning stars and friends Harper (Myha'la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela), we also see the return of Sir Henry (Kit Harington) but things don't seem to be in a good place for married couple Yasmin and Henry. Abela teased: “Yasmin is married to Henry Muck and their relationship is spinning out of control. She is not only a wife, but essentially a caregiver to someone who resents her for needing her care." This week's episode sees a particular focus on their dynamic, with Henry's birthday on the horizon and Yasmin planning a big party to put him front and centre. Will it go to plan? New cast members this season include Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton, Claire Forlani (Departure) and Kal Penn (Designated Survivor), as well as The Handmaid's Tale star Max Minghella, The Last Showgirl's Kiernan Shipka, and The Serial Killer's Wife's Jack Farthing, Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Amy James-Kelly (Coronation Street). One particular character who remains an enigma is Minghella's Whitney Halberstram, CFO of Tender who usurped his colleague and friend to become CEO in the premiere episode. Teasing more of the "monster" to come, series co-creator Mickey Down told The Hollywood Reporter: "As in every good horror film, if you show too much of the monster it feels less scary. It’s way more interesting to drip feed the monster and his motivations." He added: "Whitney pushes up against the rigid class hierarchy. He’s also constantly holding back his true opinions about some of the people he interacts with, like Henry [Kit Harrington], who was born into every kind of entitlement and is allowed to fail continuously." The new fourth season has already spa…

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Call the Midwife season 15: Release date and latest news
type: item
date: 2026-01-17T12:30:29.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: We're heading back to Nonnatus House.
encoded: Things are getting even more serious between Rosalind and Cyril in this season of Call the Midwife, with the two lovebirds making things even more official. This week's episode sees Cyril meet Rosalind's parents for the first time, but actor Zephryn Taitte has already teased that things are set to take "an unexpected turn". "He has to wrestle with her parents and how they may view him and judge him, rightly or wrong," he added. "So, there's a lot for Cyril to contend with this season. There's love, but it's bittersweet." After teaming up to help an escaped convict organise a funeral for his mum in the recent Christmas special, the pair have only grown closer – but we'll just have to wait and see what the future has in store for them. With season 15 now underway, the episodes ahead will tackle a range of topical issues, including the Women’s Liberation Movement, premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis and slavery. All the Call the Midwife favourites are returning this season, including Helen George as Trixie Franklin, Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne and Linda Bassett as Nurse Phyllis Crane, while a behind-the-scenes image also confirmed the return of Teddy Berriman. Viewers were first introduced to Berriman's character – a youngster called Andrew Trottwood who was severely disabled after contracting measles as a toddler – in season 14, and he soon warmed the hearts of many fans. There's plenty to look forward to beyond season 15, which will be followed by a prequel series, set in Poplar during World War II, and a Call the Midwife film, unfolding in an overseas location in 1972 and featuring characters from the original TV show. Thomas will, as ever, helm both projects, alongside executive producers Pippa Harris and Ann Tricklebank, who also produces – with season 16 arriving after that. But for now, keep reading for a rundown of what the midwives and nuns of Nonnatus House will be up to in season 15 – and when you'll be able to tune in. Call th…

Chris Chibnall teases a "whole different attitude" as Seven Dials moves away from Poirot and Marple
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date: 2026-01-15T06:00:35.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: "This is not what I remember from Agatha Christie."
encoded: Chris Chibnall has jumped in at the deep end with his first-ever screen adaptation, taking on the 'Queen of Crime', Agatha Christie, for Netflix's Seven Dials. The three-parter stars Mia McKenna-Bruce (How to Have Sex) as Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent, an amateur sleuth who sets about investigating the death of a young man after a practical joke at her opulent country home appears to go drastically wrong. But on revisiting the 1929 novel The Seven Dials Mystery – one of Christie's lesser-known works – as an adult, Chibnall observed how it stands apart from her more prolific narratives featuring the likes of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. "Oh, this is not what I remember from Agatha Christie," he recalled when rereading the book. "The moment you move away from Poirot and Marple, with Bundle – who appears in just one other Christie novel, The Secret of Chimneys – this character that Mia plays at the centre brings a whole different attitude. She's 19 or 20, she's not a professional detective. She's thrown into this story, which happens in her house. "And the other thing I took from it is that it's really funny. It's full of great characters – it's got a bit of P G Wodehouse, a bit of Bright Young Things. There's a really great young ensemble," he said, which includes Corey Mylchreest (Queen Charlotte, Hostage), Nabhaan Rizwan (Juice, Film Club) and Ed Bluemel (Sex Education, My Lady Jane). Although there is one familiar character who pops up. Superintendent Battle, played by Martin Freeman, who appeared in four other novels from the iconic author, is "really important in the Christie canon," according to Chibnall, "the way we meet him, and how important he is to the story." Read more: Sherlock star Martin Freeman reveals his favourite TV detective – and it's not Mr Holmes Seven Dials writer Chris Chibnall reveals whether Netflix's Agatha Christie series could get a sequel or prequel But most strikingly, "it’s a thriller – it's not that static, theatrical murder mystery,"…

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Sherlock icon Martin Freeman responds to question on whether fans can expect more
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date: 2026-01-14T15:50:08.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman last appeared together as the eponymous detective and his right-hand man, Doctor John Watson, in 2017.
encoded: Almost immediately after Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat's Sherlock left our screens in 2017, fans have been desperate for Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman to reprise their roles as the eponymous detective and his right-hand man, Doctor John Watson. But while the show's co-creators have always been keen to revisit the characters in another season or a movie, Gatiss said last year that progress hadn't been made "because Benedict and Martin didn’t want to do any more". And sadly, that stance doesn't appear to have changed. During an interview with RadioTimes.com to promote his latest work – another crime adaptation in Agatha Christie's Seven Dials for Netflix – Freeman referenced Sherlock Holmes while answering a different question, providing the perfect opportunity to ask if there was any update on the BBC mystery series. "I love watching things where you are genuinely surprised – someone does something to somebody else and you go, 'Wow, I didn’t see that coming,'" he said of Seven Dials' ending, which kept him "guessing right up to the end". "It's a funny thing, I suppose, as an audience, because we want comfort. If you're going to have an Agatha Christie or a Sherlock Holmes or whatever, there are certain things you want. But you also want to be pulled up occasionally and go, 'Wow, that was even better because it surprised me as well.' "So hopefully that will do that to people. It did to me reading it, and because I've obviously seen all three episodes, it is surprising." "You did mention Sherlock Holmes – any update on that?" we then asked, to which Freeman laughed: "Not right now – sorry, why do I do these things?" before adding: "No, not right now. Sorry." But you will be able to watch Freeman in Seven Dials from 15th January. He plays Superintendent Battle alongside Mia McKenna-Bruce (How to Have Sex) as Lady Eileen 'Bundle' Brent, an amateur sleuth who investigates the death of a young man after a practical joke at her country home appears to have gone dr…

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Call the Midwife's Cyril meets Rosalind's parents in first-look pictures
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date: 2026-01-13T16:45:01.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: Despite the couple's hopes, their introduction doesn't go to plan.
encoded: In a teaser for Call the Midwife's upcoming episode, which aired at the end of season 15's debut, we got our first glimpse of Rosalind's parents, who are set to meet Cyril for the first time as their relationship moves to the next level. And in a selection of first-look pictures, which you can see here, her mum and dad join the couple for tea, which sounds lovely in theory. But as we know, it doesn't quite go to plan. "Both Major Clifford (David Bark-Jones) and Josephine (Natasha Joseph) are polite but as the afternoon draws on, the atmosphere becomes brittle and strained," reads the official synopsis, which Zephryn Taitte previously spoke about. "He has to wrestle with her parents and how they may view him and judge him, rightly or wrong," he said. "So, there's a lot for Cyril to contend with this season. There's love, but it's bittersweet." Natalie Quarry confirmed that the couple – who first grew close in last year's Christmas special, before then growing closer once Cyril and Lucille's divorce was under way – are "tested" by what comes their way this season, which forces Rosalind to "grow up a lot". "It changes her perspective on some stuff, and there's good and there's bad. It's a big year for her, an exciting year," she added. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/ctm-bbc-ros-cyril-3f0498c.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Four people sit around a small dining table in a cosy, mid-century kitchen, sharing tea and food. A man in a tweed jacket holds a teacup while listening intently, a woman beside him with red hair smiles, and another woman in a patterned dress speaks warmly. A fourth person is seen in the foreground from the side. The table is set with cups, a teapot, cake, and jam, creating an intimate, conversational atmosphere." title="Call the Midwife s15" /> Elsewhere, Poplar is on high alert after news of a possible rabies outbreak spreads rapidly, sparked by Sister Catherine coming across a dog that's foaming a…

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