Does Hugh Grant appear in Wake Up Dead Man?
All you need to know about whether Hugh Grant appears in Daniel Craig and Rian Johnson's whodunit Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
After his cameo in 2022's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, fans of Benoit Blanc's adventures have been hoping for more of Hugh Grant's character. Introduced in 2019's Knives Out, Benoit Blanc is a southern US detective played by Daniel Craig. However, the first film didn't reveal much at all about Blanc's personal life. By the time the film's sequel, Glass Onion, arrived, audiences were given more of an insight into what Blanc does in his spare time - and writer/director Rian Johnson made use of some absolutely phenomenal cameos. In one scene, Blanc plays Among Us online with Stephen Sondheim and Angela Lansbury, for example. But the key appearance was when, after much speculation about Blanc's personal situation, it was revealed in Glass Onion that Blanc has a husband – Phillip, played by Hugh Grant. Fans immediately felt that this situation worked for Blanc, so have been hoping that Grant will also appear in this year's Benoit Blanc mystery, Wake Up Dead Man. Read on to find out if he does... Is Hugh Grant in Wake Up Dead Man? No, there is no appearance from Grant in the movie – not even a cameo. With an already star-studded cast including Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, and Jeffrey Wright – to name but a few – it would maybe have been too much to ask for Wake Up Dead Man to have a return of Phillip as well. However, all is not necessarily lost - while nothing is set in stone yet, there may be another Knives Out film on its way. Given the favourable response to Phillip, it would seem unlikely that Johnson doesn't want to bring him back at all. Whatever happens in the future, Phillip certainly doesn't appear in Wake Up Dead Man - but Benoit Blanc has got yet another signature look, and you can read our review of the brilliant new film here. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is streaming on Netflix from Friday 12th December 2025. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin. Check out more of our Film 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.
It's been more than 15 years since the popular kids film debuted.
It's been over 15 years since Nativity! arrived in UK cinemas – and began a franchise which would go on to include a further three films and a stage musical. Of course, each of the films has had a different star playing the main teacher – with Martin Freeman, David Tennant and Martin Clunes taking it in turns to appear in the first three movies – and there have been plenty of other recognisable faces to appear instead. Jason Watkins appeared in all of the first three films, while the first entry in the series also included the likes of Shetland star Ashley Jensen, legendary The Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson and popular stand-up comedian Alan Carr. But of course, the real stars of the films were Marc Wootton as lovable but chaotic classroom assistant Desmond Poppy, and the children themselves. With that in mind, you might be wondering what has become of those young stars who appeared in the first film a decade and a half ago... did they continue to act? Read on for everything you need to know. Marc Wootton played Mr Poppy Before we move on to the kids themselves, lets start with Mr Poppy – a hugely popular presence in the film played by Marc Wootton. Although this series of films is arguably still what he's best known for, he's had a steady acting career, with credits including the first ever episode of Inside No. 9, the Take That inspired film Greatest Days and the Channel 4 sitcom High and Dry, which he also wrote and directed. Most recently, he had a key role in the Noel Fielding Apple TV+ series The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, while in 2024 he played the role of Marek in a National Theatre production of Till the Stars Come Down. Earlier this year, he co-wrote, produced, and starred in short film The Art of the Lie, which you can watch here: ﻿ Jake Pratt played Alfie Alfie was one of the big stars of the nativity play in the film – playing Joseph – and was played by Jake Pratt, who was one of the few kids in the film who was already somewhat well known, having appeared in the first season of Britain's Got Talent in 2007 and reaching the semi-finals. He also starred on the West End in Billy Elliot the Musical, and has gone on to appear on a number of CBBC programmes, with his most recent screen credit seeing him voice various animals in the mockumentary The Zoo. Off-screen, he has appeared in pantomimes and other stage shows. Sydney Isitt-Ager played Sadie Another star who continued acting, Isitt-Ager played Sadie in the films – a child who was too nervous to take part in the nativity in the first movie. Just two years ago, after a role in the Nativity! stage musical, she had a small role in the Netflix Christmas film Christmas on Mistletoe farm, while she's recently been touring the UK with I Should Be So Lucky – The Musical. Ben Wilby played Bob Bob was a real fan favourite character and was played by Ben Wilby – who has picked up a couple of TV credits since on episodes of Father Brown in 2014 and Cuckoo in 2019. On his Instagram page – which is set to private – he still describes himself as an actor and he has trained at the Emil Dane Academy, but it's not clear what roles he might have had recently. Krista Hyatt played Becky Hyatt played Becky – who attended rival school Oakmoor – and was another cast member who had previously appeared on Britain's Got Talent, as part of the dance duo Cheeky Monkeys in season 2. Although she has no further acting credits to her name, she has amassed a decent following on TikTok, where she has over 18,000 followers. Maeve Dolan played Sam The character of Sam – whose finest moment was her rendition of Wheatus hit Teenage Dirtbag – was played by Maeve Dolan, who also appeared in the sequel. She had a role in a 2023 short film titled Nothing Happened and is currently studying at the London College of Music, where she has starred in several musicals. She also regularly posts on TikTok, where she has just over 4,000 followers. Bernard Mensah played TJ The role of TJ – Angel Gabriel himself – was played by Bernard Mensah, who went on to play the role of Young Simba in the West End production of The Lion King. Although he attended acting school, it's not clear what he's up to now. Tom McGarrity played Zack Zack was responsible for a memorable performance during the nativity auditions in the film and was played by Tom McGarrity, who now works as a performer on cruise ships. Last year, he announced on Instagram that he had a new role as a Cruise Director and that he was "still sailing and entertaining". Cadi Mullane played Crystal Crystal played a star in the nativity and was portrayed in the film by Cadi Mullane – who has continued her career in the performing arts. She is a recent graduate of Royal Welsh Musical Theatre and is now looking to pursue acting work. Bessie Cursons played Christy Another cast member who had previous on Britain's Got Talent, Cursons also reached the final of the first series of the ITV talent show in 2007. She went on to pick up a few other stage and screen credits – most recently a 2016 episode of Casualty – while she is also qualified as a dancing coach and offers classes through The Bessie Cursons Theatre & Dance Academy. Nativity! is currently streaming on Netflix – Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Die Hard soundtrack: All the songs in the classic Christmas action film
Everyone from Run-DMC to Bing Crosby can be heard in the soundtrack.
It's still be a debate that rumbles on more than 35 years since its release: is Die Hard a Christmas movie? One thing's for certain - it's a thrilling, iconic action film, and one which warrants a rewatch each December, no matter its categorisation. The legendary Bruce Willis stars in the 1988 movie as police detective John McClane, who takes on a group of German terrorists led by Alan Rickman's Hans Gruber, when they take all those inside a tower block hostage. Die Hard was released in the summer, one point against its categorisation as a Christmas film - however, it is set on Christmas Eve, and features a number of seasonal songs in its soundtrack, from offbeat picks like Run-DMC's Christmas in Hollis to more traditional festive fare such as Winter Wonderland as sung by Bing Crosby. Meanwhile, the film also includes a couple of well-known pieces of classical music, and an original score written by prolific film composer Michael Kamen. Read on for everything you need to know about the music heard in Die Hard. Die Hard soundtrack The following pieces of music can all be heard in the Die Hard soundtrack: Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G Major (Allegro Moderato) composed by Johann Sebastian Bach Christmas in Hollis performed by Run-DMC Skeletons performed by Stevie Wonder Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! performed by Reginald VelJohnson (humming) Jingle Bells performed by Bruce Willis (whistling) Ode to Joy from Symphony No.9 in D- Choral, Op. 125 composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! performed by Vaughn Monroe Singin' in the Rain performed by Gene Kelly Winter Wonderland performed by Bing Crosby We've Got Each Other performed by John Scott Die Hard score Die Hard also features an original score composed by Michael Kamen – which won him a BMI TV/Film Music Award. You can find the list of tracks included below: The Nakatomi Plaza Gruber's Arrival John's Escape/You Want Money? The Tower The Roof The Fight He Won't Be Joining Us And If He Alters It? Going After John Again Have a Few Laughs Welcome to the Party TV Station/His Bag Is Missing Assault on the Tower John Is Found Out Attention Police Bill Clay I Had an Accident Ode to Joy The Battle Gruber's Departure View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Die Hard is available to stream on Disney Plus. You can sign up to Disney Plus for £4.99 a month or £79.90 a year now. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Love Actually soundtrack: Every song featured in the Christmas classic
Ready to dance along to Jump with Hugh Grant and cry to Both Sides Now with Emma Thompson?
With Christmas Day very nearly upon us, you're probably rushing around working out what shows you're going to watch over the holiday period, planning your Christmas roast, and, of course, assembling your festive movie watchlist. Well, Christmas wouldn't be complete without a rewatch of Love Actually, would it? Penned by Richard Curtis - who last year turned his attention back to the festive season with Netflix film That Christmas - the festive classic follows eight different couples as they navigate their love lives in the countdown to Christmas, and boasts a brilliant soundtrack. The movie also features a star-studded cast, with the likes of Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Dame Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley and many more filling out the central roles. Asked whether he's surprised Love Actually has become a part of so many people's festive celebrations, Curtis told Radio Times last year: "I just consider that so lucky. We thought Love Actually was a disaster for months while we were trying to edit it. So, I always look back on it and think, 'I can’t believe we got away with it!'" Alongside a score from composer Craig Armstrong, the film also features a handful of pop songs. Wondering what they are? Read on for the full Love Actually soundtrack list and score. Love Actually score The full list of tracks in the movie composed by Armstrong are as follows: Opening Titles – Craig Armstrong Christmas Is All Around (Montage) – Craig Armstrong First Day – Craig Armstrong Natalie with Tea Trolley – Craig Armstrong In Love with Karl – Craig Armstrong Sam’s Bedroom – Craig Armstrong On the Bench – Craig Armstrong I’m in Love – Craig Armstrong Total Agony – Craig Armstrong Saucy Minx/Aurelia Arrives – Craig Armstrong Bad Policies – Craig Armstrong Discovery of Kiss/Press Conference – Craig Armstrong Croissants in France – Craig Armstrong The Lake Scene – Craig Armstrong Saddest Part of Day – Craig Armstrong Glasgow Love Theme – Craig Armstrong PM Redistributes Natalie – Craig Armstrong Jamie Leaves Aurelia – Craig Armstrong Sarah & Karl Go Wrong – Craig Armstrong Karen in Bed – Craig Armstrong Harry & Mia – Craig Armstrong Wrapping the Necklace – Craig Armstrong Natalie on the Stairs – Craig Armstrong Natalie at the School – Craig Armstrong Natalie Revealed/Karen Confronts Harry – Craig Armstrong Joanna Drives Off – Craig Armstrong Sam & Joanna – Craig Armstrong Portuguese Love Theme – Craig Armstrong Christmas Is All Around (Film Version) – Billy Mack Greenshoots – Craig Armstrong Restaurant Band – Craig Armstrong PM’s Love Theme – Craig Armstrong Christmas Is All Around (Soundtrack Version) – Billy Mack Love Actually soundtrack list: Every song featured in the Christmas classic There are actually two different versions of the soundtrack for Love Actually - one for the UK and one for the US. View oEmbed on the source website Love Actually UK soundtrack list The following songs feature in the UK version of the beloved Richard Curtis film: Jump - Girls Aloud Too Lost in You (Love Actually version) - Sugababes The Trouble With Love Is - Kelly Clarkson Here with Me - Dido Christmas Is All Around - Billy Mack (Bill Nighy) Turn Me On - Norah Jones Songbird - Eva Cassidy Sweetest Goodbye - Maroon 5 Wherever You Will Go - The Calling I'll See It Through - Texas Both Sides Now (2000 version) - Joni Mitchell White Christmas - Otis Redding Take Me as I Am - Wyclef Jean and Sharissa All I Want for Christmas Is You - Olivia Olson God Only Knows - The Beach Boys All You Need Is Love - Lynden David Hall Sometimes - Gabrielle Love Actually US soundtrack list The following songs feature in the US version: The Trouble with Love Is - Kelly Clarkson Here With Me - Dido Medley: Sweetest Goodbye/Sunday Morning - Maroon 5 Turn Me On - Norah Jones Take Me as I Am - Wyclef Jean and Sharissa Songbird - Eva Cassidy Wherever You Will Go - The Calling Jump (For My Love) - The Pointer Sisters Both Sides Now (2000 version) - Joni Mitchell All You Need Is Love - Lynden David Hall God Only Knows - The Beach Boys I'll See It Through - Texas Too Lost in You (Love Actually version) - Sugababes White Christmas - Otis Redding Christmas Is All Around - Billy Mack (Bill Nighy) All I Want for Christmas Is You - Olivia Olson The US version does not feature Gabrielle or Girls Aloud (swapping them out for The Pointer Sisters), and offers a different track for Maroon 5. Love Actually is airing several times this festive season, including a prime time spot on Christmas Eve. It's also available to watch on Netflix, Sky Cinema, and NOW. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Holiday soundtrack: All the songs featured in the Christmas romcom
The film has an original score by Hans Zimmer, a handful of Christmas classics and hits by everyone from The Killers to The Spinners.
With Christmas fast approaching, it's time to start assembling your Christmas movie watchlist, and from It's a Wonderful Life to Elf, The Muppet Christmas Carol to Love Actually, there are plenty of festive classics to consider. It's hard to believe that another popular festive flick is nearly 20 years old. 2006 rom-com The Holiday was written, produced and directed by Nancy Meyers and stars Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Jack Black. The movie revolves around two singletons who embark on a house-swapping adventure over the festive season, with Winslet's Iris travelling to LA and Diaz's Amanda travelling to Surrey. Naturally, romance ensues, and the action is accompanied by a brilliant soundtrack, which features a number of festive bangers like Wham's Last Christmas and Kylie's Santa Baby. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DHYBMPP7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IVZOVKMH2BHB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FsirP0VdEiV3dRMnEBZlgKB9jnUeZv_-ZB-tI3lhwdSLHz9yrrV_5BhFg-b_0Gg7h-mL2pAzYMoQX2aPZXDe67gNX9CxYetRqtQ8xIyny77ZCyez7S1JldFNJvVcBm-6l4Mzw2UQcOf8rXSThYJYKkxnCoDdozutulcGgBI_serBLojMTAaxv6UJ3TJsmLwbSnoMnB_dE1YgdketR1hUW-h1rzicTC6sbYSEGS1XbAU.-5z3gR3N2nMkZzLCyjeZDQ0RzAVgR3OVAtXaUsDBTs8&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+holiday+soundtrack&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1733494493&sprefix=the+holiday+sound%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1939816" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Listen to The Holiday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) here But which other songs are featured in the movie? From Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas to Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, read on for a full list. The Holiday score: Who composed the music for the film? As well as a number of bangers, the film also includes an original score by Hans Zimmer. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website You can find the titles of all the tracks below: Maestro Iris And Jasper Kayak For One Zero Dream Kitchen Separate Vacations Anything Can Happen Light My Fire Definitely Unexpected If I Wanted To Call You Roadside Rhapsody Busy Guy For Nancy It's Complicated Kiss Goodbye Verso E Prosa Meu Passado The 'Cowch' Three Musketeers Christmas Surprise Gumption Cry The Holiday soundtrack: Full list of songs in the film The following pieces of music are all featured in The Holiday. Winter Wonderland performed by Darlene Love Last Christmas performed by Wham! It May Be Winter Outside (But in My Heart It's Spring) performed by Love Unlimited Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree performed by Brenda Lee Mr Brightside performed by The Killers It's a Shame performed by The Spinners Are You Gonna Be My Girl performed by Jet Let Go performed by Frou Frou Christmas Waltz performed by Eddie Higgins Trio Mrs Robinson performed by Simon and Garfunkel Got to Be Real performed by Cheryl Lynn Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy) performed by Al Green Santa Baby performed by Kylie Minogue Chariots of Fire by Vangelis, performed by Jack Black Theme from Jaws by John Williams, performed by Jack Black Driving Miss Daisy by Hans Zimmer, performed by Jack Black Raider's March by John Williams, performed by Jack Black Just for Now performed by Imogen Heap You Send Me performed by Aretha Franklin Projection for Two by Ennio Morricone and Andrea Morricone Toto And Alfredo by Ennio Morricone and Andrea Morricone Flight of the Foo Birds performed by Count Basie and His Orchestra Wade in the Water performed by Ramsey Lewis Trio Tara Theme performed by Max Steiner Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas performed by James Taylor Moon Glow performed by Claude Bolling Big Band and Stéphane Grappelli The Holiday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available to listen to here. The Holiday is currently streaming on both Netflix and Prime Video. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Nativity! soundtrack: Full list of songs in the film
The Martin Freeman-starring musical comedy Nativity! is available to watch on Netflix.
Last year marked 15 years since the Martin Freeman-starring musical comedy Nativity! first landed on our screens and charmed fans with its lovable performances, hilarious storyline and catchy soundtrack – and now, the film is back on BBC iPlayer and Netflix for the holiday period. The movie, released in 2009, centres around the story of once-actor-now-primary-school-teacher Paul (Martin Freeman), who is tasked with producing the year’s nativity play, despite his disdain for Christmas. After lying to a rival primary school teacher (private school headmaster Gordon Shakespeare, played by Jason Watkins) that a Hollywood producer will be coming to watch the performance, things soon spiral out of control and Paul must find a way to resolve the mess. Alongside Freeman, Call the Midwife’s Pam Ferris, Shetland’s Ashley Jensen and Alan Carr also star in the cast of the movie. Speaking to the BBC last November about the film’s enduring popularity, writer and director Debbie Isitt said: "Because it’s on Netflix every Christmas and on the BBC a lot, it just seems to find a new audience." She added that the idea for the film came when she went to see her daughter's nativity, saying: "I thought, this could make a really good film, because the children were just hilarious." The first film was a huge success and went on to spawn three sequels, all written and directed by Isitt. "I love them all, but I think the original is probably always going to be close to my heart," she added. Wondering which songs feature in the film? Read on for everything you need to know about the soundtrack. Nativity soundtrack: Full list of songs in the film The full list of songs in the film is as follows: Hooray for Hollywood by Johnny Davis Santa Claus Is Coming to Town by The Jackson 5 I'm a Little Christmas Cracker by Diana Decker Maybe This Christmas by Ron Sexsmith Snow Day by Bleu I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 I Want You With Me at Christmas by Jesse Belvin Sleigh Ride by The Ronettes Silent Night by Hayley Westenra Nazareth by Various Artists Good News Song by Various Artists Sparkle and Shine by Various Artists She's the Brightest Star by Various Artists One Look by Various Artists One Night One Moment by Various Artists One Night One Moment by Hayley Westenra Read more: Best Christmas TV for 2025 – your guide to what's worth watching Best Christmas movies on Netflix UK in 2025 – from Love Actually to The Holdovers Nativity! is currently streaming on Netflix – Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch Elf online and on TV this Christmas 2025
It's good news if you have Sky or NOW...
Christmas and the wider festive period is all about traditions, and that doesn't just cover activities and food, it also covers entertainment, with film fans flocking to rewatch their favourite Yuletide classics. One of those which has consistently appeared high in any rankings of the best Christmas films of all time is, of course, Elf, the 2003 comedy starring Will Ferrell. The film, which also features James Caan and Zooey Deschanel, follows Buddy, a human who was raised alongside Santa’s elves in the North Pole after a mix-up one Christmas night. When he learns of his true identity, Buddy heads to New York to track down his biological father, Walter, but before doing so he is given a warning - Walter is on Santa's naughty list. Walter is less than impressed when his son arrives in the city, but can Buddy win him over with his heart-warming festive cheer, and help him embrace kindness in time for Christmas? Fans of the film celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023, and the year before, in 2022, screenwriter David Berenbaum spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the "rare and special" legacy of the festive favourite. He said of his own relationship to the film all these years later: "When it played in theatres out here for years, I would take my kids to go see it and that was fun to share with them. "And, you know, as we're decorating the tree, we'll sort of put it on and it's a great thing to have Buddy come back into your life every year, this time of year. It's really quite amazing." With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to revisit the much-loved film – but how can you watch it, and is it available to stream? Here’s how you can watch the film on TV and on streaming platforms over the Christmas period. Is Elf on Netflix? Unfortunately, the acclaimed comedy won't be on Netflix this year, but you can stream Elf online if you have a Cinema pass on the NOW platform, or if you have Sky Cinema. Additionally, Elf is currently available to rent on Amazon from £3.49, or to purchase digitally from £5.99. Where to watch Elf Elf will get regular showings on Sky Cinema's various channels until Christmas Day, with airings planned almost every day between now and the big day. You can find out more about how to sign up to Sky Cinema now. Elf airs on Sky Cinema Select and Sky Cinema Select HD at 6:20pm on Tuesday 9th December, 3:05pm on Wednesday 10th December, 9:40pm on Friday 12th December, 4:35pm on Saturday 13th December, 11am and 8pm on Sunday 14th December, and 4:50pm on Monday 15th December. Basically: if you want to watch it, there are many chances to. It's also playing on Saturday 13th December at 8:05pm on Sky Showcase and Sky Showcase HD, and an hour later on Sky Showcase+1. Elf is also available to stream online for those with a NOW Cinema pass. A NOW Cinema Pass costs £9.99 a month. Can I watch Elf in cinemas in 2025? Yes, Elf will be playing in cinemas across the UK throughout December, so if you fancy seeing the film on the big screen, now's your chance. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is Home Alone on TV? How to watch the Christmas movie online
Macaulay Culkin's Christmas classic will be available to stream over the festive period.
When it comes to Christmas movies, there are few which hold such a strong please in film fans' hearts as 1990's Home Alone. The festive family comedy film starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister remains the most cherished Christmas movies of all time – in fact, it came third in a 2023 RadioTimes.com poll, just behind The Muppet Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life. The film sees eight-year-old Kevin accidentally left behind when his family go on holiday. He soon finds he has to defend the family home from two burglars, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. Boasting a brilliant soundtrack and spawning an extensive franchise, Home Alone remains an annual must-watch for many film fans when putting together their Christmas watch-list. Endlessly rewatchable, Macaulay Culkin even recently revealed what he'd want to do with a reboot of the franchise. But is the first film airing on TV this year, and how can fans in the UK stream it? Here’s everything you need to know. Home Alone: Where to watch the Christmas movie online in the UK As one of the greatest family films of all time, it is perhaps fitting that Home Alone (and its sequels) are streaming on Disney Plus this Christmas, along with the reboot, Home Sweet Home Alone, which is also available on the streaming platform. Sign up to Disney Plus for £4.99 a month or £79.90 for a year Home Alone (as well as its first two sequels) is also available to stream currently on Channel 4 until the end of the year, but it is not available on any other subscriber services such as Netflix or NOW TV. However, you can rent or buy the Christmas classic on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Alone-Macaulay-Culkin/dp/B0CBHY7VVP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25ME1SU9Q3JN1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.liWqUf5SsrQDWBQQw8Su9xNoUC3ZKlUTZXh3-eqNseh1ahKVVG1R_XIOmVXYm4IK_mlDzWl2T-kzOzRALijP6ZaG3YMi1IxSHdh1AMwrfsuC7AWYjDVwu8HiSUgVogyexbTbJYSNTI50KvAc6WgMHBWvrcuLaYrcvKA1M-Lzi1LdtpOEnUE1Vzkh5WERkAAv6B197hYDYJ4P7WlLHsTcjASUguzySddbcJTrCJLXGSs.fNIbk5BnPzTv2PpQc5LFSl2JKO7Gk69rWV2Denm2nhA&dib_tag=se&keywords=home+alone&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1733492088&s=instant-video&sprefix=home+alone%2Cinstant-video%2C152&sr=1-1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-456853" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Amazon Prime Video and Sky Store. When is Home Alone on TV this Christmas? Home Alone is more or less guaranteed at least one airing on terrestrial TV every Christmas – and this year, it's showing on Channel 4 at 5:30pm on Christmas Eve. Fans are in for an extra treat this year, as legendary sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York will also be showing on Christmas Day at 5:25pm on Channel 4. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Is Home Alone in cinemas in 2025? Yes! Home Alone is returning to select cinemas across the UK throughout December. To see the Christmas classic on the silver screen, head to your local cinema and see if it's playing. Home Alone movies: How many films are there? Following on from the first movie (released in 1990), there was a 1992 sequel – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, which saw Kevin... well, you can guess. Home Alone 3 followed in 1997, though this threequel focused on a new young protagonist – Alex Pruitt (Alex D Linz) – who must battle both the chickenpox and four burglars working for a North Korean terrorist group (yes, really). Though the Home Alone series hasn't returned to cinemas since, several movie spin-offs have followed – 2002's Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House saw a recast Kevin McCallister (Mike Weinberg) again up against Marv (with French Stewart replacing original actor Daniel Stern), while 2012's Home Alone: The Holiday Heist again focused on a new lead, with Christian Martyn playing 10-year-old Finn Baxter. In 2021, Jojo Rabbit star Archie Yates led the cast of Home Sweet Home Alone, a spin-off film for Disney Plus. He played Max Mercer, a boy who (you guessed it) gets left behind when his family head off on holiday to Japan, and eventually ends up embroiled in all sorts of dramas when a married couple mistakenly think he has stolen a valuable doll from their home. Home Alone house location: Where was Home Alone filmed? The exterior scenes for the McCallister house in the original Home Alone were filmed on location at 671 Lincoln Avenue in the North Shore village of Winnetka, Illinois. The house's main staircase, basement, attic and some of the first floor landing were also used for interior shots, while all other parts of Kevin's home were built on a sound stage to allow more space for crew and equipment. Home Alone is streaming on Disney Plus and Channel 4. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Will there be a Knives Out 4? Everything we know so far
Will Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc be back for more sleuthing?
Since the release of 2019's Knives Out, fans have been itching for more Benoit Blanc. Happily, sequel Glass Onion was released in 2022, and the third film in the franchise – Wake Up Dead Man – premieres on Netflix on 12th December 2025 following a brief theatrical run (you can read our four-star review). All three of writer-director Rian Johnson's murder mysteries have received high praise thus far – in no small part down to Daniel Craig's performance as southern-state, cigar-chomping detective Blanc. Wake Up Dead Man marks the final film in Johnson's Netflix deal, but could there be more Knives Out mysteries on the horizon? Johnson certainly hopes so, having told Variety earlier this year: "I’d be thrilled to keep making these for the rest of my life." There's one avenue in particular that a large portion of fans on social media have clamoured for – a Knives Out Muppet movie. The suggestion has been for a Muppet Christmas Carol-style take, where Benoit Blanc is the only human in a world of Muppets. Unfortunately, Johnson shut this idea down in an interview earlier this year with The Hollywood Reporter, saying: "It would feel totally wrong because [the Muppets] would be getting murdered." Interestingly, though, he added that he'd love to do a regular Muppet movie. All in all, the future of the Knives Out franchise is a little unclear at the moment. With the Netflix deal up, what could the future look like? Read on for everything we know so far. Will there be a Knives Out 4? While Netflix acquired the rights to the second and third Benoit Blanc adventures, there has been no agreement beyond that. The first film was made mostly independently and sold to distributor Lionsgate after filming and post-production had been completed – so it's not impossible that a similar method of filmmaking could be employed for a future film if a deal isn't worked out beforehand. On average, it takes around 18 months from a final draft of the script to release on a Knives Out film, and Johnson revealed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter at the London Film Festival that so far he's "got nothing" in terms of a plot for a potential future film. Johnson went on to say: "I think it’s good to totally empty the well and then start from scratch on the next one." Things are still up in the air, but one thing's for sure: no one else but Johnson will be making more Benoit Blanc films. "I don’t see it as IP. Each Knives Out film is something I want to make. If that stops being the case, we won’t do another one," Johnson told Variety earlier this year. Given the man's success so far, this is probably for the best. When could a Knives Out 4 be released? 2019's original Knives Out released in November, while the two more recent films have released in December 2022 and 2025, respectively. The three-year gap between each film feels like a pattern – so perhaps a Knives Out 4 could come as soon as 2028. On the other hand, in order to continue the regular releases, writing for Knives Out 4 would have to begin pretty soon – and it doesn't look like anything is in place just yet. The lack of a distributor attached following the end of the Netflix deal will also make things more difficult, while Johnson has expressed his desire to work on a new non-Knives Out project next. At the moment, any guess is as good as another, but if work begins soon, audiences might be able to expect another film within three or four years. Who could star in a Knives Out 4? One of the many highlights of the Knives Out franchise so far has been a rotation of stellar supporting casts. The 2019 original featured Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans and Christopher Plummer (amongst others). The second and third adventures have featured names like Edward Norton, Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, Hugh Grant, Andrew Scott, Jeremy Renner, Glenn Close, Josh O'Connor, Mila Kunis, Jeffrey Wright... and the names just keep going. A key part of the films is that each one has a totally different supporting cast. Given the high calibre of actors Johnson has used so far, it's likely that any future instalments would go for the same levels of prominence. And one star is definitely keen to return: Daniel Craig himself. In a recent interview with Gold Derby, the two-time Knives Out Golden Globe nominee said of working with Rian Johnson: "I don't think I see it as a trilogy [...] if we can wind each other up enough, then we'll make another one." So, while nothing is set in stone just yet, there's definitely a palpable keenness for this franchise to continue. Fingers crossed. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is streaming on Netflix from Friday 12th December 2025. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin. Check out more of our Film 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.
When is The Holiday on TV this Christmas? How to watch and stream online
The romcom starring Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz is a modern Christmas classic.
When it comes to Christmas romcoms, there is no shortage of great picks to choose from – however, Nancy Meyers’s The Holiday holds a special place in many people's hearts. The 2006 film – which stars Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet as singletons who swap houses over the festive season and enter into new, surprising romances – has become a modern Christmas classic, alongside Love Actually. There were reports in 2022 that the cast, including Jude Law and Jack Black, would be revisiting their characters' romances in a sequel, but Meyers was quick to shut these rumours down. While fans were no doubt disappointed, they still have the original which they can revisit year after year, as they work through their Christmas watch-lists also including the likes of The Muppet Christmas Carol, Elf and Home Alone. But will the film be on TV in Christmas 2025, and if so, when and where? Read on for your guide to how to watch The Holiday this December. Where to watch The Holiday in the UK If you're an Amazon Prime Video subscriber, you're in luck! The film is available to stream there (and you can also rent it from Prime Video for £2.99 or buy it for £2.99). If you prefer physical media, you might rather own the movie and have it take pride of place in your DVD or Blu-ray collection. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Is The Holiday on TV this Christmas 2025? The Holiday usually makes it to our TV screens at Christmas, and this year is no different. The romcom is set to air on Sky Cinema Select and Sky Cinema Select HD on Monday 8th December at 9:50pm, Tuesday 9th December at 2:30pm, Saturday 13th December at 8pm, and Sunday 14th December at 12:40pm. Fans are in luck, as it's airing again on BBC Two at 8:30pm on Sunday 14th December and BBC Three at 8:35pm on Tuesday 16th December. Is The Holiday in cinemas this Christmas 2025? Yes! The Holiday will be screening in select cinemas throughout the UK this December. What better way to watch your favourite holiday romcom than on the big screen at your local cinema? Is The Holiday on Netflix? Yes, The Holiday is available to stream on Netflix in the UK, meaning you can watch it over the festive period. The Holiday plot: What is it about? A festive feel-good romcom, here is the official synopsis for The Holiday: "Dumped and depressed, English rose Iris agrees to swap homes with similarly unlucky in love Californian Amanda for a much-needed break. "Iris finds herself in a palatial Hollywood mansion while Amanda navigates the lanes of a picture-perfect English village. Soon enough, both lovelorn ladies bump into local lads perfect for a romantic pick-me-up." Who's in the cast of The Holiday? As mentioned, this is a romcom that stars Jack Black, which makes it worth checking out even just for curiosity's sake! Other than Mr Black, the main cast is headed up by Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Kate Winslet, with appearances from the likes of Rufus Sewell, Eli Wallach and Ed Burns. The Holiday is available to stream on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is The Muppet Christmas Carol on TV? Is it on Netflix?
Everything you need to know about the puppet version of Charles Dickens's classic Christmas story with Michael Caine.
When it comes to Christmas films, you don't get much better than The Muppet Christmas Carol – in fact, according to RadioTimes.com readers, you can't get better at all, as it was voted the best Christmas film of all time in our 2023 poll. The beloved film was first released in 1992, and retells Charles Dickens's classic festive tale with Sir Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, and the Muppets filling out many of the other central roles. As in other versions of the story, the miserly Scrooge is visited over one Christmas Eve night by ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet to come, teaching him to be more generous and loving of his fellow man. The film came from director Brian Henson, the son of Muppets creator Jim Henson, who spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com in 2022, in order to mark the 30-year anniversary of the film. Henson called the film "quite possibly the best thing I ever did", and said of Caine's casting: "One of the first things he said to me the first time we met, he said, 'I'm going to play this utterly, utterly straight.' And I was like, 'Yes, that would be great.' "Because up until Muppet Christmas Carol, actors in Muppet movies were mostly cameos and it was an opportunity for them to do things a little bit outrageous and to tell big jokes. And it was terrific that he got it – he got how this was going to work." Of course, many a fan will be planning a rewatch this festive season, but how can they do so? Here’s how you can watch and stream The Muppet Christmas Carol this December. When is The Muppet Christmas Carol on TV? There is no set date yet for if the movie will be on TV this year, but never fear! Disney Plus is the home of The Muppet Christmas Carol in 2025, and it has the movie looking better than ever by hosting it in 4K HDR! What's more, an extended edition of the movie is available to stream on the platform featuring When Love Is Gone, a song removed from the film's original theatrical cut. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Can I watch The Muppet Christmas Carol on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video? Sadly, The Muppet Christmas Carol isn’t available on Netflix UK or free to watch for Amazon Prime customers. However, you can buy and stream the film from Amazon, Apple TV, and Sky Store from £9.99, or to rent from £3.49. View oEmbed on the source website Can I watch The Muppet Christmas Carol in cinemas in 2025? Yes! The Muppet Christmas Carol is showing in select cinemas throughout the UK on Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December. Cinemas partaking include ODEON, Everyman, Vue, and Showcase - so get down to your local cinema this Christmas Eve if you feel like watching The Muppet Christmas Carol on the big screen. Who's in the cast of The Muppet Christmas Carol? Within the swarm of Muppets in The Muppet Christmas Carol, you’ll probably recognise Michael Caine playing Ebenezer Scrooge. The actor is best known for his roles in Educating Rita, Hannah and Her Sisters and the Dark Knight trilogy. Talking about whether he has a favourite Muppet movie, Caine told GQ: "Oh, my one. I watch it all the time with the kids, I think it’s the funniest of the lot. But then I would, wouldn’t I? And I see it every year, because it’s on television every year at Christmas. I just saw it in the TV guide. It’s a good, fun film for kids. And of course, it can never grow old, unlike me." Other human characters you might find familiar are Robin Weaver (Simon’s mum from The Inbetweeners), who plays Scrooge's niece-in-law Clara, and Luther's Steven Mackintosh as Fred, Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Where to watch Love Actually this Christmas 2025 and is it on TV?
Richard Curtis's festive favourite Love Actually follows 10 interconnected love stories during the run-up to Christmas.
While Richard Curtis fans now have last year's animated film That Christmas to rewatch this December, there's no doubt they will also be heading back to the writer/director's previous beloved festive effort, Love Actually. The 2003 film remains an absolute favourite among romcom fans and Christmas film fans alike – even if Curtis himself doesn't often rewatch the film, and considers its continued success a "strange bit of luck". The film is known for telling multiple intertwined love stories and for its stellar cast, filled with big name stars such as Bill Nighy, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightley and Alan Rickman. Co-casting director Fiona Weir reflected on casting Rickman as Harry for 2023's 20th anniversary of the film, telling People: "Alan encompassed that deeply complicated man who loves his wife and family, but has somehow lost track of something in his life and gets tempted by this other girl, but still really cares about the people who work for him." Speaking about Rickman’s casting, Weir added that the production team "knew that he would bring even more layers and complexity to the part than was already there". The film is filled with iconic scenes, from the much-parodied sequence with Knightley, Andrew Lincoln and those signs, through to Bill Nighy's cover of Love Is All Around and Hugh Grant dance through 10 Downing Street. Once again, the film is on tour across the UK in December this year (and will be again in 2026), accompanied by a live orchestra - but for those hoping to watch it at home, when and where can they find it? Here's how you can watch and stream Love Actually this year. Where to watch Love Actually online in the UK If you have Sky Cinema, NOW, or Netflix then you're in luck – as Love Actually is currently available for free with a subscription. It's also available for digital rent and download on various platforms including Amazon Prime Video from £2.99 and YouTube from £3.49 while you can also buy the <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Actually-Blu-ray-Hugh-Grant/dp/B0DXFW6R43/ref=sr_1_2?crid=SLGCNPNEHBQ9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LBOzwYFXzy7dQFpoe5DxdFEN2GwOgCUexmRzC5vDz_pIqdq6uES78C-i-fIrPNT5wMUgf455i1q0gV0qz4u4wPxahfAi6Sqcp4LisEk_t2hBOpFZBm6bs4uCqCLMuXD965KcJOL7yQmdLT_IxNI1g0RzDsOZQatzZ9M6eBUNLMU.Ih-irNagZuSErh2WCZDWQSMVEWHT3Es9WZNPYaZtuRk&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+actually+4k&qid=1765195998&s=dvd&sprefix=love+actually+4k%2Cdvd%2C83&sr=1-2&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-568640" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Blu-ray on Amazon or buy the soundtrack here. Is Love Actually on TV this Christmas 2025? Love Actually has become a staple of the TV schedules over the festive period, and it is once again gracing our screens in December, airing on ITV2 on Tuesday 9th December at 9pm, again on ITV2 at 9pm on Sunday 14th December (both of these showings also on ITV2 HD and repeated at 10pm both nights on ITV2+1), as well as Sky Cinema Select and Sky Cinema Select HD at 8pm on Thursday 11th December. There will also be an airing on ITV at 9:10pm on Christmas Eve. Is Love Actually on Netflix? Yes, as well as being on NOW and Sky Cinema, Love Actually is on Netflix this year. You can check out some other festive favourites on Netflix over the holiday season here. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Is the Bruce Willis classic a Christmas movie? The debate continues.
As we're now in December, film fans across the land will be lining up their festive watch lists. While the likes of The Muppet Christmas Carol, Elf and Love Actually are shoe-ins, there's always one film which remains a little more contentious. Over three and a half decades after its initial release, the question of whether or not Die Hard can be counted as a true Christmas movie remains fiercely contested. It was originally released during the summer months, but its festive setting means it picks up a huge amount of interest around the Yuletide period. The film, which was directed by John McTiernan, stars Bruce Willis as NYPD detective John McClane, who touches down in Los Angeles on 24th December with grand plans of making amends with his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) at her company’s Christmas party. Just before he enters her office, though, the building is seized by the villainous Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) and his gang, who take everyone inside hostage. View oEmbed on the source website Film critic James King previously told RadioTimes.com that "Die Hard is a Christmas movie now but it didn’t start out as one". "Back in 1988 when it was released in the summer, I don’t think anyone thought it was a festive film," he continued. "Sure it had a seasonal setting but it was hardly warm and cuddly. "But over time, the fans have embraced its Christmas background and reinterpreted it as a yuletide classic. That’s what’s great about brilliant films: they don’t just have to be one thing." But is the film airing over the 2025 Christmas period, and where can fans stream it? Here’s all you need to know, so you can make your mind up on the Christmas movie debate once and for all. Is Die Hard on TV this Christmas? As with previous years, Die Hard received just a single TV broadcast this festive season, on Film4 on Friday 5th December. While there's nothing else in the schedules, this means that the film is available on Channel 4 (previously All4 and 4OD) for free until Sunday 4th January. You can watch the film here. Where else can I watch Die Hard? All five films are available to stream on Disney Plus – including the first film, which originally joined the streaming service much later than the sequels. You can sign up to Disney Plus for £4.99 a month or £79.90 a year. If you don't have a subscription to Disney Plus, you can buy or rent Die Hard and the other sequels on Amazon Prime Video. Apple TV also has the full collection available to purchase. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Philosophers across the world ponder the big questions in life – and perhaps the most prominent is the conundrum is Die Hard a Christmas movie, or is it just a movie that just happens to be set at Christmas? (It’s a Christmas movie and we won’t hear otherwise.) Like the pronunciation of scone, it is a query that has plagued people for decades (or, at least, since 1988), with even Die Hard star Bruce Willis saying – controversially – that he doesn’t believe the action-thriller is a Christmas movie. A 2021 poll by YouGov stepped in to settle the festive debate, finding that the public does not consider it to be a true Christmas film – even though just one year prior the film's director John McTiernan had said that he thought it was one. Christmas film or not, Die Hard still remains one of the best and most influential action films ever made, and the holidays just wouldn’t be the same without settling down to watch Bruce Willis’s star turn. How to watch the Die Hard films in order There are five films in the Die Hard series which were released over a 25 year period. The latest, A Good Day to Die Hard, first hit US cinema screens on Valentine's Day 2013. Here's the order they came out: Die Hard (1988) Die Hard 2 (1990) Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) Live Free or Die Hard (2007) A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What are the new Netflix Original Christmas movies this year? Release dates and cast details
Netflix's regular Christmas slate has been announced for 2025.
Netflix is treating audiences to four brand new Christmas movies this year, all of which feature a variety of famous faces in the UK and over the pond. The first two, A Merry Little Ex-Mas and Champagne Problems, have already been released, and are rising through the ranks in Netflix's Top 10 list. But there's more to come. From a gender-bending Santa Claus comedy to a Christmas themed heist, Netflix's festive slate is jam-packed this year in addition to its already stacked catalogue of Christmas movies. So, whether you're a fan of Netflix's original festive films or you just want to find something to put on in the background while the family's over, read on to find out all you need to know about Netflix's 2025 Christmas release schedule. What are the New Netflix Original Christmas movies this year? This year's offerings begin with A Merry Little Ex-Mas, which follows a divorcee whose plans are wrecked when her ex shows up with his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Champagne Problems (which seemingly borrows its title from the Taylor Swift song) is a romcom about an ambitious businesswoman set against the gorgeous backdrop of the French winter. While Champagne Problems leans into the romance, Jingle Bell Heist is a rom-com with the emphasis firmly on the 'com'. It sees a pair of small-time thieves discover they each plan to break into the same London department store. Hilarity ensues. Finally, My Secret Santa follows a single mother as she attempts to pass as a man to become a season Santa at a ski resort. Read on to find out more about each one. A Merry Little Ex-Mas Release date: Wednesday 12th November (out now) Cast: Alicia Silverstone as Kate Oliver Hudson as Everett Jameela Jamil as Tess Melissa Joan Hart as April Pierson Fodé as Chet Timothy Innes as Nigel Linda Kash as Doris Emily Hall as Sienna What is A Merry Little Ex-Mas about? A Merry Little Ex-Mas follows the recently-divorced Kate, who is after one last family Christmas before selling her house. However, ex-husband Everett decides to show up with his younger and more successful new girlfriend, throwing a spanner into Kate's plans. The film is directed by Steve Carr, who previously worked on Daddy Day Care, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and the 2018 remake of Freaky Friday. A Merry Little Ex-Mas might be the one to watch this Christmas for people who want a laugh. Champagne Problems Release date: Wednesday 19th November (out now) Cast: Minka Kelly as Sydney Price Tom Wozniczka as Henri Cassell Flula Borg as Otto Moller Xavier Samuel as Ryan Garner Maeve Courtier-Lilley as Skyler Price Thibault de Montalembert as Hugo Cassell Sean Amsing as Roberto Salazar Mitchell Mullen as Marvin Roth Astrid Whettnall as Brigitte Laurent Floran Royer as Taxi Driver What is Champagne Problems about? Champagne Problems sees Sydney Price, a successful M&A businesswoman from the States, travel to France in an attempt to seal the acquisition deal with a world-renowned Champagne brand ahead of Christmas. However, her plans are scuppered when she meets Henri, a charming Parisian who turns out to be the Champagne magnate's son. Written and directed by Daredevil (2003) and Ghost Rider's Mark Steven Johnson, Champagne Problems is for those who love a bit of Christmas romance. Jingle Bell Heist Release date: Wednesday 26th November Cast: Olivia Holt as Sophia Connor Swindells as Nick O'Connor Lucy Punch as Cynthia Peter Serafinowicz as Maxwell Sterling Poppy Drayton as Brianna Michael Salami as Ralph Mariah Louca as Lori Anabel Kutay as Shanice Belal Sabir as Ali Zafar Alara-Star Khan as Maddie Ed Kear as Eddie James Dryden as Leo Stein Brooke Henzell as Samantha Warren Aylin Scott as Jess Ntiarna Xavier Knight as Mrs Claus Charlotte Hazelby as Bridezilla Ada Player as Lilly Homer Todiwala as Detective Jones Natasha Joseph as Rita Fiz Marcus as Ms. Jackson Jess Lloyd-Jones as Lulu Des Fleming as Dr Wilson What is Jingle Bell Heist about? Sophia is a retail worker. Nick is a pretty unsuccessful repairman. This Christmas, they've decided to become thieves – the only problem is, they've each chosen the same department store in London to rob. With the two of them forced into an uneasy alliance, this holiday heist is ideal for those who want a fun caper this holiday season. Jingle Bell Heist is written by Bridgerton staff writer Abby McDonald and directed by long-time Mike Flanagan cinematographer, Michael Fimognari. My Secret Santa Release date: Wednesday 3rd December Cast: Alexandra Breckenridge as Taylor Jacobson Ryan Eggold as Matthew Layne Tia Mowry as Natasha Burton Madison MacIsaac as Zoey Jacobson Diana Maria Riva as TBA Dominic Fox as Jimmy William Vaughan as Eric Jayden Oniah as Max Adam Beauchesne as Kenny Barry W Levy as Robert Cam Woodman as Sebastian Catriona Leger as Melissa What is My Secret Santa about? My Secret Santa follows Taylor Jacobson, a single mother desperate to make ends meet. After her daughter, Zoey, is accepted onto an elite snowboarding camp, Taylor enlists the help of her friends to turn herself into a white-bearded, rosy-cheeked old man so that she can apply for a job as the ski resort's Santa. A gender-swapped interpretation of the drama at the heart of Some Like It Hot, things get complicated when Taylor meets Matthew and starts to fall in love. My Secret Santa is a fun little treat for those who love a bit of heightened humour in the holidays. The four new films release weekly on Wednesdays starting on 12th November, exclusively on Netflix. Check out more of our Film 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.
Wicked: For Good – UK release date, cast and plot for Part Two
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be back as Elphaba and Glinda in 2025.
At long last, the interval is almost over. One year on from the monumental success of Wicked: Part One – which broke multiple box office records, received a string of impressive reviews and was eventually nominated for 10 Oscars – the conclusion to the beloved Oz saga is arriving in cinemas imminently. The review embargo for Wicked: For Good lifted earlier in the week, and once again the verdict is predominantly in favour – even if some of the notices are a little less enthusiastic in their praise than they were for the first part. Still, our own reviewer awarded the film 4 stars and declared that it will "surely satisfy Wicked’s extensive army of devotees" – an army that has only grown in the last 12 months. The second instalment dramatises Act 2 of the beloved stage show and picks up directly after the events of the previous film – check our recap if you need a refresher – with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande once again bringing Elphaba and Glinda to life. Plus, some more familiar characters from the Wizard of Oz also make an appearance this time around, even including Dorothy herself. Meanwhile, fans who might be worried that the bulk of the memorable tunes from the stage musical appeared in the first film needn't worry. Not only does this second entry include plenty of great tracks from the show – including No Good Deed and the titular For Good – composer Stephen Schwartz has also penned two brand new original tracks for the soundtrack, one each fro Elphaba and Glinda. As for the sets, you can expect them to be even more epic this time around, with Production Designer Nathan Crowley spilling some of the secrets in an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com ahead of the release. Whatever happens, it seems like this is going to be an experience that stays with fans for a long time after watching, especially if Grande's experience of making the film is anything to go by. "Shooting For Good was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced," the Glinda star previously told Variety. "It was such a long and emotional process. I kind of left my body. We filmed it over the course of a week, and it stayed with me. I haven’t even seen the final cut yet because I’m not sure I’m ready to feel all of it again." Director Jon M Chu previously explained the decision to split the musical into two films rather than one, saying in a social media statement back in 2022: "As we prepared this production over the last year, it became increasingly clear that it would be impossible to wrestle the story of Wicked into a single film without doing some real damage to it." He continued: "As we tried to cut songs or trim characters, those decisions began to feel like fatal compromises to the source material that has entertained us all for so many years. "So we decided to give ourselves a bigger canvas and make not just one Wicked movie, but TWO!!!! With more space, we can tell the story of Wicked as it was meant to be told while bringing even more depth and surprise to the journeys of these beloved characters." Meanwhile, star Cynthia Erivo told Variety of the second part: "We’re diving deeper into the consequences of the characters’ choices. The story is richer, and the stakes are higher. It’s not just a continuation; it’s a transformation." So when is For Good coming to cinemas? And will any new stars be joining Erivo and Ariana Grande in the second part? Read on for everything you need to know. Wicked: For Good release date Wicked: For Good is almost here! It arrives on Friday 21st November 2025 – so almost exactly a year after the first film's launch in cinemas. Of course, that was a lot longer to wait between the two acts than the 15-minute intermission theatregoers are accustomed to, but it's still a shorter gap than there often is between two instalments in a franchise. Given how enthusiastically people took to part one, we're willing to bet that many fans managed to fit in a fair few viewings of the first film while they waited... Wicked: For Good plot – What happens in the second act? If you've not seen the stage show or read Gregory Maguire's source novel and are thus unfamiliar with the events in the second half of the musical, you might not want to read too much on from here – but suffice to say that the second part follows the story after Elphaba has learned to fly and discovered the treachery going on in Oz. On stage, the second act picks up with her already known as the Wicked Witch of the West due to her opposition to the Wizard's regime, while Glinda has gone the other way – now the lead spokesperson for the Wizard and known as Glinda the Good. Meanwhile, the story also delves further into Fiyero, who is now looking for Elphaba but is led astray and ends up coming into conflict with Glinda. Crucially, the second part depicts the events we know from The Wizard of Oz, albeit from a different perspective – focusing on what is happening behind the scenes during Dorothy's venture down the Yellow Brick Road, while also including some interesting reveals about other characters we know from the classic film. Given how faithful the first film was to act one, we're not expecting any major deviations, but of course we'll update this page accordingly if we hear any snippets to the contrary. "The first tells how Elphaba becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and the second tells how her best friend, Glinda, becomes authentically good,” producer Marc Platt explained in the production notes (via NBC). Wicked: For Good cast – Will Dorothy be in the film? The cast is almost exactly the same as it was for the first film – which is no surprise given that the two films were shot at the same time and that there were no character deaths in the first part, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande once again leading the way. Here's a reminder of the biggest names you can expect to see in the sequel: Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp Ariana Grande as Glinda Upland Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero Tigelaar Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible Jeff Goldblum as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz Ethan Slater as Boq Woodsman Marissa Bode as Nessarose Thropp Peter Dinklage as the voice of Doctor Dillamond Bowen Yang as Pfannee of Phan Hall Bronwyn James as ShenShen In the musical, there are no new additions in the second act, save for a brief appearance by iconic Wizard of Oz character Dorothy, who can be heard crying off-stage but is not normally played by an actor on stage. That said, both Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion have been given slightly expanded roles in the film – with the latter being voiced by two-time Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and the former played in a non-speaking role by Bethany Weaver Given Judy Garland's performance in the 1939 film is one of the most beloved screen performances of all time, Weaver has very big shoes – or ruby slippers – to fill. Will there be new music in Wicked: For Good? While the movie currently covers off all the songs from the first act of the musical, it has been confirmed that there will be a couple of additions in part two. Those tracks are No Place Like Home, sung by Erivo as Elphaba – 30 seconds of which have already debuted ahead of the film's release, and The Girl in the Bubble, sung by Granda as Glinda. During an interview with The Messenger in 2023, composer Stephen Schwartz said: "The storytelling required it, and therefore they were created—the intention was that they were organic and not imposed on the movie." He added: "There's new stuff that I think the fans will enjoy. Our hope and intention is that the people to whom the story and the show are important will not in any way be disappointed, but will be thrilled by what they will see." Meanwhile, Erivo told Variety that she collaborated with Schwartz to create the new song for Elphaba, which she said is "so special to me". Erivo explained: "When we filmed it, the entire crew was in tears. I hope audiences are ready — it’s a song that speaks to the heart of who Elphaba is." More recently, Grande revealed in an interview with Variety that the new song for Glinda comes at "a pivotal moment in [her] journey" and that "it shows a side of her we’ve never seen before". She added: "In the stage show, this transformation happens off-stage. But in the movie, we get to see her make the decision that defines who she is. It’s a privilege to sing this song and be the first Glinda to bring it to life.” Is there a Wicked: For Good trailer? Yes, more than one! The final trailer for the film was released on Wednesday 24th September – just under two months ahead of the release – and you can find it below: View oEmbed on the source website The previous trailer – which features several call-backs to the original 1939 Wizard of Oz film – can also be found below: Wicked: For Good is scheduled for release in UK cinemas on 21st November 2025. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Predator: Badlands release date – cast, plot, and trailer for new film
The new film in the epic sci-fi franchise is nearly here.
Hot off the back of 2022's Prey and the animated film Predator: Killer of Killers, director Dan Trachtenberg's newest addition to the Predator franchise is a standalone film set decades in the future on a remote planet. While the main theatrical films have told four stories (and two crossovers) within the Predator universe, Badlands is set to draw more from the extended universe of Predator material – it begins on the Predators' home world and explores their species' culture. Promising to lean more into the science fiction aspects of the franchise than ever before, Badlands resembles more of a space fantasy and its lore revelations look set to be huge for fans of the series. With its final trailer already out and its release date imminent, read on to find out everything you need to know about Predator: Badlands. Predator: Badlands release date – when does the film come out? Lining up with its US release, Predator: Badlands will be out exclusively in cinemas from Friday 7th November. As with most films distributed by 20th Century Studios, Badlands will be released on Disney+ at a later date – though at the moment, no official streaming date has been given. In the immediate future, the only way to watch the film will be in the cinema. Badlands will also be getting an IMAX release, and its trailer promises that this is the best way to see it. Predator: Badlands cast – who stars in the movie? Predator: Badlands has a very limited cast list, with only two names listed: Elle Fanning as Thia Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek While Fanning has been seen in the trailers, Schuster-Koloamatangi won't have his face on screen, as Dek is one of the Predators' species. For the film, Schuster-Koloamatangi (who is usually a stuntman) learned the Predator language and portrayed Dek via a mix of technological and traditional techniques. He wore a creature suit over his body, while his expressions and facial movements were motion-captured to allow for Dek's face to be digitally designed and reflect Schuster-Koloamatangi's performance more closely. Meanwhile, Fanning had the task of portraying Thia as well as a host of other 'synths' – humanoid robots who had been sent to the Predators' homeworld. In an interview with SFX, Fanning spoke about how often only Thia's top half is actually in play (her character spends much of the runtime sliced in half, carried like a backpack by Dek) – "Dimitrius had a lot of heavy lifting." Predator: Badlands plot – what happens in Badlands? A departure from the other films in the franchise, Badlands turns the Predator into the protagonist. Dek is an outcast from his clan, and when he discovers Thia forms an unlikely friendship with her. The film's trailer explains that the Predators' planet is one where everything is trying to kill you – so the film sees Dek and Thia struggling to survive on a planet that wants them dead. The movie's synopsis teases that the unlikely duo are "in search of the ultimate adversary", but not much has been revealed about exactly what this may be. One thing's for sure, throughout the film Thia and Dek are going to come across a whole host of other predators – predators that consider the Predator species we know prey. Predator: Badlands trailer You can view the final trailer for Predator: Badlands below. Predator: Badlands releases exclusively in cinemas on Friday 7th November. Check out more of our Film 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.
Regretting You soundtrack: All the songs in the new Colleen Hoover adaptation
Hot off the heels of 2024's It Ends with Us, music supervisor Season Kent is back for another Colleen Hoover adaptation.
With a star-studded cast and a best-selling novel as it's source, new romantic drama Regretting You has all the ingredients needed to be a hit – at least on paper. Based on the book of the same name by Colleen Hoover and starring the likes of Alison Williams, Dave Franco, McKenna Grace and Mason Thames, the film follows a mother and daughter whose already rocky relationship is further soured by a tragic traffic accident involving two of their close family members. Meanwhile amid the tragedy, both are becoming involved in new romantic relationships, which also threaten to drive them further apart. Music supervisor Season Kent – who previously worked on another Hoover adaptation, It Ends with Us – has selected an interesting mix of songs for the film's soundtrack. Read on for the full list of tracks that feature in Regretting You. Regretting You soundtrack: All the songs in the new Colleen Hoover adaptation The full list of songs that feature in the film can be found below: Mister Gold by Jennifer Jordan and Eric Starczan When You Were Young performed by The Killers I Got You And You Got Me by Niall Kelly Fast Blood performed by Frightened Rabbit Writing's on the Wall performed by Role Model Escape performed by Sandwoman Just You performed by Amy Stroup My Fun performed by Suki Waterhouse Mountain performed by Hannah Cohen courtesy of Congrats Records Slippery Slope by Mark Kragen, Russell Howard, David Lasman & Adam Malka Best Flings performed by Stephen Dodd The Drive Home by Mik Sullivan You're Free by Marco Beltrami & Marcus Trumpp Twin Bed by Mik Sullivan How's It Going to Be performed by Widowspeak Full of Excuses performed by Mark Kragen Demons Rule performed by Russell Edward Bell Spirits Awaken performed by Jeffrey Laplante Smack in the Mouth performed by Jaime Villalvazo Salad Daze by Michael Cranny Chesapeake performed by Better Oblivion Community Center Dakota performed by Stereophonics This Far South by Tommy Prine Waking the Apocalypse by Marco Beltrami & Marcus Trumpp Splits are Parted performed by Amen Dunes Everywhere, Everything performed by Noah Kahan & Gracie Abrams Regretting You is in cinemas across the UK from Friday 24th October. Check out more of our Film 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.
Regretting You cast: Who stars in the new Colleen Hoover adaptation?
Check out everything you need to know about the full cast list for the new romantic drama.
US author Colleen Hoover has quickly become a household name over the past decade or so. After a successful big-screen adaptation with 2024's It Ends with Us, it's no shock that several other of Hoover's novels are in the running to be turned into movies and TV series. The latest of Hoover's works to be adapted is her 2019 novel Regretting You, which hits cinemas this Friday 24th October. Directed by Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars), the film follows an often-quarrelling mother and daughter whose lives are changed when a tragedy befalls them. For a story this character-focussed, it was important for the cast to have the right chemistry – and it seems like Mckenna Grace and Mason Thames especially did. Grace spoke to Access Hollywood about having "more than a few [improvised] kisses". Want to know who else is in Regretting You and why their faces may be familiar? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast. Regretting You cast: Who stars in the film? The confirmed cast list is as follows: Allison Williams as Morgan Grant Mckenna Grace as Clara Grant Dave Franco as Jonah Sullivan Mason Thames as Miller Adams Scott Eastwood as Chris Grant Willa Fitzgerald as Jenny Davidson Clancy Brown as Hank 'Gramps' Adams Sr Sam Morelos as Lexie Ethan Costanilla as Efren Luke Pierre Roness as Hank Adams Jr Daniel Smith as Pastor Alicia Cuthbertson as ER Desk Attendant Marcelle LeBlanc as Tonya Kurt Yue as Doctor William Burnham Simmons as Elijah Joe Binford Jr as the Voice of DJ Read on for more about the cast and who they're playing. Allison Williams plays Morgan Grant Who is Morgan Grant? Morgan is Clara's mother and Chris's wife. Where have I seen Allison Williams before? First rising to fame as part of the Just Add Water comedy troupe, Williams starred in a lead role in Netflix's Girls and since then has appeared in A Series of Unfortunate Events, Get Out, Fellow Travelers, and the M3GAN film series. Mckenna Grace plays Clara Grant Who is Clara Grant? Clara is the child of Morgan and Chris, who has a romantic interest in Miller. What else has Mckenna Grace been in? Grace began her career as a child actor, appearing in I, Tonya as the young Tonya Harding. Her prolific career has included Captain Marvel, Fuller House, Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, The Haunting of Hill House and The Handmaid's Tale. Dave Franco plays Jonah Sullivan Who is Jonah Sullivan? Jonah is Morgan's brother-in-law and complex friend. What else has Dave Franco worked on? Franco's first film appearance was in Superbad, and he has since appeared in the 21 Jump Street films, The LEGO Movie, and is known for playing Greg Sestero in The Disaster Artist, which was directed by his brother, James Franco. He recently starred alongside his wife Alison Brie in horror film Together. Mason Thames plays Miller Adams Who is Miller Adams? Miller is Clara's love interest. Where else have I seen Mason Thames? Thames has made an impression as a young leading man, starring in The Black Phone (and its new sequel) as well as leading the cast of How to Train Your Dragon (2025), taking over from Jay Baruchel as the live-action Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. Scott Eastwood plays Chris Grant Who is Chris Grant? Chris is husband to Morgan and father to Clara. Where have I seen Scott Eastwood? Eastwood has been in Suicide Squad (2016), several films in the Fast & Furious franchise (including the recent Fast X), as well as Pacific Rim Uprising. Willa Fitzgerald plays Jenny Davidson Who is Jenny Davidson? Jenny is Morgan's sister and best friend. Why do I recognise Willa Fitzgerald? Fitzgerald had a starring role in Strange Darling and has appeared in TV series such as Gotham, House of Cards, and The Fall of the House of Usher. Clancy Brown plays Gramps Who is Gramps? Hank "Gramps" Adams Sr is Miller's grandfather. What else has Clancy Brown appeared in? Brown is a prolific actor and voice actor, having played hundreds of voice roles from Savage Opress in Star Wars: The Clone Wars to Lex Luthor in the LEGO Batman videogames and movie adaptation. He has also appeared in a wealth of films and TV series, most recently The Penguin and John Wick: Chapter 4. Sam Morelos plays Lexie Who is Lexie? Lexie is Clara's best friend. Where do I recognise Sam Morelos from? Morelos's first major role was as Nikki in That '90s Show, and they have also appeared in Descendants: The Rise of Red, as well as a number of independent short films. Regretting You is out in cinemas across the UK on Friday 24th October. Check out more of our Film 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.
Back to the Future icon Michael J Fox calls out modern "bully culture" – and why that makes trilogy relevant today
The star of the classic sci-fi trilogy has spoken out about why it's still important in 2025.
It's been 40 years since the first Back to the Future film arrived in cinemas – and the trilogy's iconic star Michael J Fox has revealed one of the reasons he thinks the films remain so relevant today: a modern climate of bullying. "We live in a bully culture right now," he explained in a new interview with Empire to mark the anniversary. "We have bullies everywhere – you don’t need me to point the finger at who, but there are all these bullies." He continued: "In this movie, Biff's a bully. Time's a bully." Of course, Biff (played by Thomas F Wilson) was the major antagonist of all three Back to the Future movies – introduced as the epitome of the American high school bully who constantly puts people down ("Hello? Anybody home?") and belittles others. Back in 2020, Fox compared US President Donald Trump to Biff in a Guardian interview, saying that "Biff is president!" while the trilogy's co-writer Bob Gale previously explained that Biff's casino ownership in Part II was directly inspired by Trump – so we don't need to look too hard to deduce who Fox's new comments are directed at. In the new interview, Fox also mentioned how Parkinson’s has become a bully for him, referencing his long battle with the disease he was first diagnosed with in the 1990s. Speaking about the continued resonance of the film, he added: "It’s all about how you stand up to [the bullies] and the resolve that you take into the fight with them. It’s about your resilience and your courage. "I think there’s a lot to that right now. I think a lot of people are responding to the movie because it strikes chords they wouldn't otherwise recognise." Back to the Future became almost instantly iconic upon its release and was followed by Part II and Part III in 1989 and 1990 respectively, with all three films helmed by Robert Zemeckis. The original in particular has remained one of the most beloved '80s films ever since, even spawning a musical theatre adaptation that opened in 2020. Check out more of our Film 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 Running Man: Release date and latest news for Edgar Wright film
Glen Powell stars in this new adaptation of the Stephen King novel.
It's been almost four years since Edgar Wright's most recent film, Last Night in Soho, was released, but finally the director is back, with a new adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man (although the novel was written under King's nom de plume, Richard Bachman). This is not the first time King's novel has been adapted for the silver screen. In 1987, Paul Michael Glaser directed an adaptation starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, this new film is set to follow the novel more closely, while revitalising the story for an audience in 2025. The movie promises to tap into the zeitgeist of the media, and what people will do for fame and fortune, while also bearing director Edgar Wright's trademark flair for action sequences and high-speed chases. According to The Standard, even King himself is a fan of the new movie, dubbing it a "fantastic Die Hard for our time". After The Monkey, The Long Walk, and the new TV adaptation of The Institute, 2025 has shaped up to be a solid year for fans of King's work. Two trailers for the film have now been released, as we see Glen Powell's Ben Richards entering a deadly game of hide and seek, in which he has 30 days to outrun professional assassins on his tail. But what else do we know about Wright's latest film thus far, who else stars in it and when is it set to be released in cinemas? Read on for everything you need to know about The Running Man. When will The Running Man be released? The Running Man will be released in cinemas worldwide on Friday 7th November 2025. The film's development was first announced in February 2021, while filming started in November 2024 and finished in March 2025. What is The Running Man about? The Running Man is an adaptation of the 1982 novel by Stephen King, which was previously also adapted for the screen in 1987. That version starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and was directed by Paul Michael Glaser. The synopsis for the new film says: ​"In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television - a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. "Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. "But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favourite - and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall." The film is written and directed by Edgar Wright, along with co-writer Michael Bacall. Wright has stated that he had been a long-time fan of the novel, and always felt that "most of the book has not been adapted", given the differences between the 1987 film and the original story. In 2017, Wright said on social media that the film he would most like to remake would be The Running Man, and when producer Simon Kinberg started developing a new adaptation of King's novel, he reached out to Wright. Bacall told Entertainment Weekly that he and Wright got a "good response" from King when they sent him the script, which was "very relieving and gratifying". Who stars in The Running Man? The Running Man is led by Glen Powell, the star of Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters and Hit Man and Anyone But You. He is joined in the cast by Josh Brolin (Dune), Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons), Lee Pace (Foundation), Jayme Lawson (Sinners), Michael Cera (The Phoenician Scheme), Emilia Jones (Coda) and William H Macy (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes). You can find a full list of the central cast for The Running Man here: Glen Powell as Ben Richards Josh Brolin as Dan Killian Colman Domingo as Bobby Thompson Lee Pace as Evan McCone Jayme Lawson as Sheila Richards Michael Cera as Elton Parrakis Emilia Jones as Amelia Williams William H Macy as TBC David Zayas as Richard Manuel Katy O'Brian as Laughlin Daniel Ezra as a contestant Karl Glusman as a hunter Sean Hayes as TBC The Running Man trailer You can watch the full new trailer for The Running Man right here now. The Running Man will be released in cinemas on 7th November 2025. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day release date, cast and plot theories
The Marvel hero is swinging back into cinemas next year.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is swinging into cinemas next summer, with star Tom Holland throwing himself into the action sequences on the latest Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures collaboration. In fact, recent reports spread like wildfire on social media that the popular actor had suffered a concussion during filming, which was hyperbolically described as a "horror injury" or words to that effect by some news outlets. Fortunately, it was nothing quite so dramatic; Holland later assured fans (via Instagram) that he was "feeling better" and "on the mend" after taking a week off to recover, appearing at a glamorous gala alongside fiancée and co-star Zendaya. It appears that the incident won't have any major impact on the production schedule for Brand New Day, which also stars Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, and MCU newcomers Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) and Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear). In addition, a founding member of the Avengers has also been widely touted for the Brand New Day cast – that being Mark Ruffalo, who addressed the chatter in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "If I'm doing that – which the rumours are that I am, once I get a script, I'll know it’s real – but I love [Jon Bernthal]... I can’t wait to work with him, he's so funny and he’s such a great actor. "He plays that character like nobody else. I'm really excited to meet him, I've never met him!" Spider-Man star Holland had previously promised a return to "old school filmmaking" for Brand New Day, following a glut of largely soundstage-shot films, and that comment was proven correct as the movie burst onto the streets of Glasgow this summer. The Scottish locale will be doubling for New York City, with residents taking to social media to chronicle streets dressed up to resemble Peter Parker's world-famous hometown. If you're as excited for Spider-Man: Brand New Day as we are, read on for everything we know about the blockbuster film so far. Spider-Man: Brand New Day release date Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently scheduled for release in cinemas on Friday 31st July 2026. Previously, Brand New Day was expected to release after Avengers: Doomsday (in May 2026), with the natural expectation being that the two films may be tied in with one another to some extent. However, now that Doomsday has been delayed until December 2026, the next Spidey film is officially first up to the plate – meaning any connections between the two stories will surely have to be reconsidered. View oEmbed on the source website Alternatively, Brand New Day could move to a later point in the calendar. But would Sony Pictures be happy to push (what is likely to be) the biggest title on its slate, just to satisfy the needs of another studio? It remains to be seen. In September 2025, Holland suffered a concussion on set which caused production to be briefly halted, according to The Hollywood Reporter, but the week-long break seems unlikely to cause any major disruption to the current release plan. Who will be in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day cast? It's no surprise to anyone that Tom Holland will be back for his fourth outing as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and Zendaya will join him as the character's lost love MJ. Their co-star, Jacob Batalon, is also back as Ned Leeds, although the extent of Ned and MJ's roles is not currently known. In terms of new additions, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in what is said to be a key role (according to The Hollywood Reporter), but it's not yet clear precisely who the rising star will be playing (more on that below). Another recruit that got Marvel fans talking is The Bear's Liza Colón-Zayas, who has joined Brand New Day in an as-yet-undisclosed role – but comic book readers all have the same guess of who she might be. The arrival of Peter Parker's successor in the Spider-Man mantle, Miles Morales, has been teased for years, with superstar Donald Glover (Mr & Mrs Smith) playing the character's uncle, Aaron Davis, all the way back in 2017's Homecoming. Fans have noted that Colón-Zayas could potentially be a fit for Miles's mother, Rio, but that's only speculation for the time being. In June 2025, Jon Bernthal was added to the project as Frank Castle/The Punisher, having previously appeared in his own Netflix series, plus Daredevil and its Disney Plus revival Born Again. He also has his own streaming special in the works. Not long after, it was reported that The Hulk would be roaring back to the MCU, with Mark Ruffalo due to reprise the role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day after an extended absence. Alongside him, Michael Mando was also confirmed to be making a return as the Scorpion; a minor villain who swore vengeance against Spider-Man in the closing moments of his 2017 adventure Homecoming. No further casting has been announced just yet, but recurring Spidey star Jon Favreau is among the rumoured contenders for a return as Tony Stark's former right-hand man Happy Hogan. There's no word on whether Tom Holland's Spider-Verse counterparts Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield could reappear, following an enormous fan response to 2021's No Way Home. Recently, Garfield addressed the possibility in an interview with Entertainment Tonight: "I would love to play the character again in some capacity, but I think it would have to be very weird. I think I would want to do something very strange. "I would want to do something very unique, and offbeat, and surprising, kind of like the creative freedom that they have with the animated Spider-Verse movies. I think they're so great and you can honour the character in so many different ways through the multiverse." Behind the camera, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously helmed Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Expect more big names to be announced in due course as details of Spider-Man's next adventure come into focus. Who is Sadie Sink playing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Of course, with the news that Sadie Sink will be joining the MCU with this film, much speculation has already begun as to who she might be playing – with that information not yet having been divulged. One rumour that has been doing the rounds at this early stage is that she could popular X-Men character Jean Grey aka Dark Phoenix, who has notably previously been played on the big screen by both Famke Janssen and Sophie Turner in the 20th Century Fox Marvel days. Sink would certainly fit the role, and it's been clear for some time now that the Marvel is ramping up its plans for the X-Men to officially join the MCU, but as yet this is nothing more than a rumour. And there are plenty of other characters Sink could potentially play, with fans already having put forward a number of suggestions. One such example is Angelica Jones/Firestar – a comic book super-hero and mutant who has not yet appeared on the big screen, but has teamed up with Peter Parker before in the source material. Another is Felicia Hardy, aka Black Cat, a character who at various points has been an enemy, ally and love interest of Spidey and was previously played in The Amazing Spider-Man by Felicity Jones. A third possibility is that she could be the latest actress to play romantic interest Gwen Stacy, following Bryce Dallas Howard (in Spider-Man 3) and Emma Stone (in The Amazing Spider-Man films). As soon as we catch wind of any further rumours, we'll post them right here – so do keep checking back. What could happen in Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Plot details for Spider-Man: Brand New Day are few and far between at the moment, but star Tom Holland has described the film as a "fresh start" following Peter Parker's sacrifice at the end of No Way Home. That 2021 blockbuster ended with him asking Doctor Strange to wipe him from the memories of everybody on the planet, in order to prevent the multiverse from unleashing chaos on the main Marvel continuity. Alas, the consequences were dire, as Peter's beloved girlfriend MJ, best friend Ned and mentor Happy, heartbreakingly had no recollection of Peter when he bumped into them after the spell was cast. The transformative development is comparable to that which was seen in controversial comic book storyline One More Day, in which Peter and Mary-Jane made a deal with Mephisto, erasing their marriage in exchange for Aunt May's life. It's no coincidence, then, that this film is titled Brand New Day – the arc that followed One More Day in the source material. "I know we left you with a massive cliffhanger at the end of No Way Home, so Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a fresh start," said Holland at CinemaCon. "It is exactly that. That's all I can say." Indeed, last time we saw him, Peter was moving into a New York City apartment and preparing for a new chapter of his life, without the support network that had proven so crucial over the last several years. Intriguingly, during an appearance on Good Morning America last year, Holland described the fourth entry in his Spidey saga as "crazy" and "different to anything we've done before". Those comments stoked speculation that the film could tie-in to Avengers: Doomsday, which was originally slated to release months earlier than Brand New Day – but is now coming much later, complicating any potential connections between them. There have also been questions about the stakes of the film, and whether it is expected to be another multiversal, world-saving adventure, or whether a more street-level approach will be taken. The involvement of The Punisher could perhaps hint towards the latter being the case. Is there a Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer? While there won't be a fully fledged trailer for a little while yet with shooting only just getting under way, Marvel has released a short teaser debuting Spidey's new suit. Watch the Spider-Man: Brand New Day suit reveal below: View oEmbed on the source website Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be released in cinemas on Friday 31st July 2025. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Sheridan Smith joins Hollywood stars and pop icons for new girl band movie
An all-star cast is coming together for new film from Rebel Wilson – including Mel C and Ashley Roberts.
Sheridan Smith is joining the cast of Girl Group, a new comedy written, directed, and produced by Rebel Wilson, who will also be starring. This marks Wilson second feature as director after 2024's movie musical The Deb. While The Deb was an adaptation of the stage musical of the same name, Girl Group is set to be an original story about a pop diva (Wilson) who is booted out of her own girl group's reunion tour and whose only chance at making a comeback is by coaching a group of community service misfits for a record label audition. This isn't Wilson's first time appearing in an underdog story about singing (see Pitch Perfect) and the project was actually initially announced back in 2019, when it had the title Seoul Girls. Originally, the plot was going to follow a Korean-American high school girl and her attempts at success with her band (as originally reported in Deadline), but plans have changed. Now, the film will confront the toxicity of the music industry and balance the focus between the new group and Wilson's character, a girl group veteran who has her own struggles. As well as Wilson and Smith, a number of big names will be joining the cast including Randall Park, Jamie Lee O'Donnell, Guz Khan, Ashley Roberts of the Pussycat Dolls, Mel C of the Spice Girls, and Shaznay Lewis of All Saints. Roberts, Mel C, Lewis, and Wilson herself will form fictional group Girlfriends, so the cast's history and experience should help give the band a touch of realism. As for the band Wilson's character creates? Names are being kept under wraps for now, but a search was conducted nationwide throughout the US to find the new young leads. Wilson has been involved with several musicals now, from the early days of the Pitch Perfect franchise right through to her directorial debut and she says Girl Group is specifically going to bring back some of the Pitch Perfect vibes (and not just with the alliterative title). She said: "Ever since being a part of the Pitch Perfect franchise, I’ve always wanted to create something similar. Girl Group is just so fun and full of spirit that’s ready to have you singing and dancing out of the cinema. This is the ultimate girl power movie!" The film is being produced by Live Nation Studios, who were behind Bradley Cooper's multi-award-winning A Star Is Born and David Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream. Check out more of our Film 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 28 Years Later – is it streaming?
Where UK viewers can watch Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later.
23 years after Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later took the world by storm and revolutionised the zombie movie genre, 28 Years Later has seen a similar success. Compared to its predecessor, earlier sequel 28 Weeks Later, 28 Years Later has renewed the franchise and developed the world further while focussing on new core characters. Our full three-star review can be read here. Fans of the franchise have praised the reunion of Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland, as well as the performances from the lead cast, although the film's explosive final moments somewhat divided opinion. After a successful cinema release earlier in 2025, fans who didn't catch it – or those who want to give it a rewatch – can now get the movie on demand at home. 28 Years Later is the first in a new trilogy of linked films, set to continue in 2026 (find out what we made of The Bone Temple's trailer here). For now, read on to find out how to watch the first instalment. How to watch 28 Years Later – Is it streaming? Yes, 28 Years Later is now available to buy or rent across streaming and VOD platforms, including on Prime Video and Apple TV+, with prices starting at £4.99 for rental and £13.99 for purchase. You can also buy 28 Years Later on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. 28 Years Later cast – Who stars in the film? 28 Years Later features Jodie Comer as Isla, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as her husband Jamie, and Alfie Williams as the couple's son Spike. Additionally, Ralph Fiennes stars as Dr Ian Kelson. You can see the full cast list below: Alfie Williams as Spike Jodie Comer as Isla Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Jamie Ralph Fiennes as Dr Ian Kelson Edvin Ryding as Erik Sundqvist Chi Lewis-Parry as Samson Christopher Fulford as Sam Stella Gonet as Jenny Jack O'Connell as Jimmy Crystal Rocco Haynes as Young Jimmy Crystal 28 Years Later plot – What is it about? Picking up 28 years after the events of original sequel 28 Weeks Later (which saw the second outbreak of the Rage virus), 28 Years Later sees the UK under quarantine while the rest of Europe has safely eradicated the contagious, deadly disease. Mainly following Isla and Jamie's family as they deal with life after the apocalypse, 28 Years Later expands on the lore of the Rage virus and introduces audiences to "Alphas" and other new concepts within its portrayal of post-apocalyptic society. It also sets the tone for the two movies which will follow – the final part of which is set to be directed once again by Boyle. 28 Years Later trailer You can watch the trailer for 28 Years Later here: 28 Years Later is available now for UK viewers to rent or buy on streaming platforms, as well as to order on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. Check out more of our Film 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.
After a limited run in cinemas, Cillian Murphy's drama is hitting Netflix soon.
Last year, Cillian Murphy and Belgian director Tim Mielants teamed up for one of the finest films of 2024 – Small Things Like These – and now the pair have reunited for another highly emotional work, Steve. Adapted by Max Porter from his own novel Shy, the film was recently released in UK cinemas – and soon is is heading to Netflix. It stars Murphy as an overworked headteacher named Steve who runs a reform school for boys with behavioural difficulties and has been met with a mostly positive critical response – including in our very own four-star review. As well as starring, Murphy also produced the film, persuading Mielants to adopt an unusual production style. To find out more, read our exclusive interview with the filmmaker – and read on for everything you need to know about how you can watch the film. Steve UK release date – Is it streaming? After an early September premiere at TIFF, Steve was given a limited run in UK cinemas from Friday 19th September. However, those who haven't been able to catch a screening don't have to wait too long to catch the movie as it is set to release on Netflix on Friday 3rd October. Netflix will be the only streaming service to show the film (where it will release worldwide), and before then the only way to watch it is at one of the aforementioned cinemas showings. Steve cast – Who stars in the film? As mentioned, Cillian Murphy plays Steve, while Tracy Ullman appears as his long-time deputy Amanda. Steve also features Jay Lycurgo as Shy – the troubled boy who was the main character in the original novel – while Simbi Ajikawo (aka Little Simz) stars as rookie teacher Shola, and Emily Watson plays therapist Jenny. You can see the full cast list below: Cillian Murphy as Steve Tracey Ullman as Amanda Jay Lycurgo as Shy Simbi Ajikawo as Shola Emily Watson as Jenny Douggie McMeekin as Andy Youssef Kerkour Luke Ayres as Jamie Joshua J Parker Araloyin Oshunremi Tut Nyuot Tom Moya as Paul Ahmed Ismail as Nabeel Joshua Barry as Ash Archie Fisher as Cal Ben Lloyd-Hughes Priyanga Burford George Fouracres Marcus Garvey Ruby Ashbourne-Serkis Roger Allam Steve plot – What is it about? Steve slightly shifts the focus of Porter's original novel. The novel is titled Shy after the name of its lead, a 16-year-old at a reform school – a boarding school for troubled boys. The film, however, centres Steve, the headteacher of the school, and it follows a pivotal day in his life. Set in mid-1990s England, Steve must fight for both the school and his own mental wellbeing. Fans of the bestselling book need not fear, however, as Shy's story is still central to the film, following him as he attempts to reconcile his own difficulties. Steve trailer You can watch the trailer for Steve here: Steve releases on Netflix globally on 3rd October 2025. Check out more of our Film 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 Bride! release date – cast, plot and trailer for Frankenstein-inspired film
Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein-inspired monster movie starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley is gearing up for a 2026 release.
Maggie Gyllenhaal returns to the director's chair for the first time since her 2021 debut The Lost Daughter – and this time, with a full-on creature feature inspired by one of the world's most revered Gothic novels. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus has rightly earned its place as one of the seminal works of science fiction of the early 19th century. Having inspired countless films, the latest is gearing up to take a slightly different approach, with the focus not on the scientist or the creature – but the creature's Bride, loosely inspired by James Whale's 1935 classic Bride of Frankenstein. With a very outlandish trailer having just arrived, you're curiosity may have been piqued. With than in mind, read on to find out when you can expect to see The Bride in UK cinemas. The Bride! release date – when does the film come out? The Bride! was originally planned to be released in autumn 2025, though due to a number of production delays – including 2023's SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes – is now set to be released worldwide on 6th March 2026. The Bride!'s production was also affected by Netflix dropping the project for budgetary reasons and Warner Bros stepping in instead. On the bright side, this meant that Gyllenhaal was able to shoot the film in her preferred location of New York City. The Bride! cast – who stars? The Bride! has a star-studded cast led by Jessie Buckley as Frankenstein's bride, who previously starred as the young Leda Caruso in Gyllenhaal's The Lost Daughter. Co-starring opposite Buckley is Christian Bale as Frankenstein's monster. Alongside the leads, Peter Sarsgaard features as a detective, Annette Bening appears as Dr Euphronious, Penélope Cruz plays Myrna, and Jake Gyllenhaal will be appearing in an as yet undisclosed role. You can find the full cast list below: Jessie Buckley as Frankenstein's bride Christian Bale as Frankenstein's monster Peter Sarsgaard as a detective Annette Bening as Dr Euphronious Jake Gyllenhaal as TBC Penélope Cruz as Myrna Julianne Hough as TBC John Magaro as TBC Jeannie Berlin as TBC Linda Emond as TBC Louis Cancelmi as TBC Matthew Maher as TBC The Bride plot – What will happen? Loosely inspired by James Whale's 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein, The Bride! takes place in 1930s Chicago, where Frankenstein's monster seeks out Dr Euphronious and asks for a bride. The avenues that the movie will explore are still not fully clear, so horror fans should keep an eye out for updates, but it seems like the film will tackle societal change in the 1930s. Judging by the teaser trailer, the theme of identity will also be crucial to the plot, as the Bride tries to find out who she really is. Is there a The Bride trailer? Yes, a teaser trailer has been released and you can watch it here: The Bride! releases in cinemas in the UK and worldwide on 6 March 2026. Check out more of our Film 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.
A House of Dynamite release date – when is it coming to Netflix?
Kathryn Bigelow's latest political thriller is nearly here.
Eight years after Kathryn Bigelow's Detroit hit cinemas, the Oscar-winning director is making a return with A House of Dynamite, a new political thriller starring Idris Elba as the President of the United States and Rebecca Ferguson as a military captain. A House of Dynamite is Bigelow's first film to be distributed by Netflix, and follows the response from the President and the US Government to an unexpected nuclear missile attack. From a script by The Maze Runner writer Noah Oppenheim, A House of Dynamite has been well-received by critics thus far since its global premiere at the Venice Film Festival – including our very own 4-star review which called it a "terrifying nuclear thriller" that ranked "up there with her very best". With that in mind, you might be wondering how to watch it – read on for everything you need to know. A House of Dynamite release date? Unusually for a Netflix film, but happily for cinemagoers, A House of Dynamite will be getting a limited theatrical release from Friday 3rd October. Even more happily, this is a full week before the global cinema release, so UK viewers will be able to see the film before most other countries. The film will only be showing in select cinemas – so check your local to see if it might be one of those! When is A House of Dynamite streaming? Netflix release date The movie is set to release on Netflix just three weeks after its UK theatrical release, on Friday 24th October. For UK viewers eager to see the film, the early cinema release is probably the way to go – but it won't be too long a wait before the movie is available to stream. A House of Dynamite cast – who stars? Although led by Elba and Ferguson, A House of Dynamite features an ensemble cast including Gabriel Basso as Deputy National Security Adviser Jake Baerington, Jared Harris as Secretary of Defense Reid Baker, Tracy Letts as General Anthony Brody, Anthony Ramos as Major Daniel Gonzalez, Jonah Hauer-King as Lt Cdr Robert Reeves, and Moses Ingram as FEMA official Cathy Rogers. Additionally, the movie features Greta Lee, Jason Clarke, Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O’Grady, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kyle Allen, and Kaitlyn Dever. You can see the full cast list below: Idris Elba as the President of the United States Rebecca Ferguson as Captain Olivia Walker Gabriel Basso as Deputy National Security Advisor Jake Baerington Jared Harris as Secretary of Defense Reid Baker Tracy Letts as General Anthony Brody Anthony Ramos as Major Daniel Gonzalez Moses Ingram as Cathy Rogers Jonah Hauer-King as Lieutenant Commander Robert Reevess Greta Lee as Ana Park Jason Clarke as Admiral Mark Miller Willa Fitzgerald as Abby Jansing Renée Elise Goldsberry as the First Lady of the United States Kyle Allen as Captain Jon Zimmer Kaitlyn Dever as Caroline Baker Malachi Beasley as SCPO William Davis Brian Tee as SAIC Ken Cho Brittany O'Grady as Lily Baerington Gbenga Akinnagbe as Major General Steven Kyle Francesca Carpanini as Staff Sergeant Ali Jones Abubakr Ali as Lieutenant Dan Buck Angel Reese as herself A House of Dynamite plot – what happens? A House of Dynamite examines the US Government's response to a missile which has been fired at a US city. Nobody knows who fired the attack or where it has been launched from, and they only have 20 minutes to stop it. Split into three parts, A House of Dynamite follows the crisis pretty much in real time in three very different areas of government. Tension is high, and fans of Bigelow's work will know that this is a director who excels at portraying high-stress environments. Is there a trailer for A House of Dynamite? Yes, the trailer is available to view here: A House of Dynamite will be showing in select cinemas across the UK from Friday 3 October and will be available to stream on Netflix from 24th October. Check out more of our Film 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 Thursday Murder Club location guide: Where was it filmed?
The star-studded adaptation of Richard Osman's best-seller makes use of gorgeous locations.
Chris Columbus's adaptation of Richard Osman's best-selling novel The Thursday Murder Club is now available to stream on Netflix, hooking fans in with its starry cast and picturesque scenery. The film follows four sleuthing retirees – played by Dame Helen Mirren, Celia Imrie, Sir Ben Kingsley and Pierce Brosnan – whose hobby takes a startling turn when a body winds up dead on their doorstep. While the movie was primarily filmed at Shepperton Studios, many scenes were also shot on location around the UK. Interestingly, Columbus thought back to some of his earlier UK-set films while he was looking for places to serve as Cooper's Chase – the retirement village which acts as the stories' prime location. "We wanted to create the 'Hogwarts' version of a retirement community," he said in the press notes. "Hogwarts was an aspirational place, a place that kids all over the world fantasised about getting a letter from, welcoming them to this school of witchcraft and wizardry." He added: "Cooper's Chase was initially conceived by Richard Osman as a place unlike most of the traditional assisted living places we’ve seen in books and film, places that are unwelcoming, depressing and dreary. "We wanted Cooper's Chase to be a sort of wish fulfilment retirement community, somewhere that audiences who saw the movie would say, ‘I’d love to spend the last 15 to 20 years of my life in a place like this.'" So where was The Thursday Murder Club filmed? Read on for everything you need to know. The Thursday Murder Club filming locations: Where was the Netflix movie shot? It turns out that the Hogwarts of retirement communities is not in Kent, where the books and film are set, but instead in various villages and manors around Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Fairhaven, the fictional town of The Thursday Murder Club, was filmed in the real-life village of Aldbury. With gorgeous old buildings, it's a suitable location to double for Fairhaven. Cooper's Chase itself has a couple of locations to its name. Englefield Estate, along with its myriad gardens, became the external appearance of Cooper's Chase and was also used for some interior shots, with the production notes detailing that "many rooms and corridors were dressed to provide the residents with their elegant communal spaces". Columbus explained: "The visual plan of Cooper's Chase was based on Richard Osman’s description, which included a stately home situated below a church and cemetery. This design was crucial to the story." He added: "Almost magically, on the second day of location scouting, we found Englefield House in Berkshire, a visually stunning manor where the church and cemetery were actually located below the house. This layout would actually work for the entire film. We could shoot this location, as it was, without the use of any CGI." Fans of The Crown may recognise Englefield, which doubled for Sandringham House in the hit Netflix series. And Englefield has welcomed movie royalty in the past too, as none other than Steven Spielberg visited the set during filming for The Thursday Murder Club, alongside a very happy Richard Osman. Other interiors, meanwhile, were filmed inside Gaddesden Place in Hertfordshire and at the aforementioned Shepperton Studios, which housed some substantial set builds, including the Jigsaw Room where the gang congregates. Another key location in the novels is Le Pont Noir, a gastro-pub. The Red Lion pub in Little Missenden was the choice to double as the film's Pont Noir, and with its aged architecture and classically British style it looks the part for the place. Meanwhile, the cemetery set was inspired by a corner of the famous Highgate Cemetery in North London, and was constructed so convincingly that several members of the cast apparently thought it was real – with the production notes detailing that star Henry Lloyd-Hughes only realised his mistake when he accidentally chipped a plaster gravestone. The Thursday Murder Club is streaming now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Film 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.
When is the Your Fault: London release date? Cast details and news for Prime Video sequel
The English film adaptation of Mercedes Ron's novel trilogy continues.
Hardly six months since the release of My Fault: London, Prime Video has announced that two sequels are coming, hot off the original Spanish-language adaptations of Mercedes Ron's novels. In 2023 and 2024, Prime released Culpa Mía and Culpa Tuya, with Culpa Nuestra set to close the trilogy in October 2025. Adapted from the novels of the same name, Prime was quick to remake the films in English. Your Fault: London and Our Fault: London have now been confirmed, with Asha Banks and Matthew Broome set to reprise their roles from the first film in the trilogy. Read on for everything you need to know about the first sequel. When is Your Fault: London released on Prime Video? There's currently no set release date for Your Fault: London, but filming has already begun so it shouldn't be too long. Given that My Fault: London wrapped filming in May 2024 and released in February 2025, it's possible that Your Fault: London could have a late 2026 release date. As for the final part of the trilogy, there's no word yet on how far along production Our Fault: London is – or if pre-production has even started, but we'll be keeping track of all the latest developments. Who will be in the Your Fault: London cast? So far, Asha Banks and Matthew Broome have been confirmed to be returning as Noah and Nick respectively, for both of the next two films in the trilogy. While they haven't yet been confirmed, its likely that Eve Macklin and Ray Fearon will return as parents Ella and William, given that their characters' stories aren't yet over. Likewise, the characters Jenna and Lion (Enva Lewis and Kerim Hassan) will be in Your Fault: London, so those actors will almost certainly return as well, as will Sam Buchanan as Ronnie. As for new faces, it's been confirmed that Louisa Binder, Joel Nankervis, Scarlett Rayner and Orlando Norman will all be playing new roles in the sequel. According to an official casting announcement, Binder will play Sophia, a beautiful and ambitious young woman who sets her sights on Nick when she starts working at Leister Enterprises, while Nankervis will play Michael, a confident and patient Oxford student who forms an immediate friendship with Noah while secretly wanting more. Meanwhile, Rayner will play Briar, a seemingly kind but secretly manipulative master strategist who befriends Noah at Oxford with hidden motives and Norman will play Cruz, Ronnie’s right-hand man in the underground racing world. Your Fault: London plot – what will happen? If it sticks to the storylines of the novels and the Spanish language adaptation, Your Fault: London will follow Nick and Noah as their relationship continues to blossom despite their parents' best efforts. Your Fault: London will also throw university into the mix, and deal with Nick entering the workplace alongside his father. According to a synopsis, complications arise and Nick and Noah's relationship is challenged more than before. Fans of the novels and the original films will know what's coming but hopefully the film will have enough of its own identity that it keeps events interesting. Is there a Your Fault: London trailer? There is no trailer yet for Your Fault: London, and only a handful of photos have been released - so fans will have to keep a keen eye out for news. The first teaser for My Fault: London came out in November 2024, with the full trailer only releasing in January 2025 - just one month before the film dropped on Prime, so don't expect a full trailer too soon. Your Fault: London will be releasing exclusively on Prime Video. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch Eddington in the UK – is it streaming?
Ari Aster teams up with Joaquin Phoenix for a black comedy thriller.
From Ari Aster, writer and director of global sensations Midsommar and Hereditary, comes Eddington, a new thriller laced with political commentary – set at the height of the pandemic lockdown in 2020. Much like his previous film Beau Is Afraid, Eddington has had a somewhat mixed reception so far – with some criticism over the way it handles its subject matter – but it seems destined to find a host of fans. Our own three-star review from its Cannes Film Festival debut called it "thematically rich but overlong", adding that it is "a film overflowing with ideas, which is something to be praised, even if it all feels like a hot, toxic mess". The film has been out across the pond for a while now, so read on to find out how you can watch Eddington in the UK. Eddington UK release date – is it streaming? No, Eddington is not streaming. Instead, the way to watch it in the UK is in cinemas, where it is finally arriving a fair few weeks after its US release in mid-July. Eddington releases on Friday 22nd August across the UK – so head to your local cinema to watch it. This is the only way Eddington can be viewed for now, but we'll keep you updated as and when we hear any news on streaming dates. Eddington cast – who stars in the film? Eddington boasts Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix as its lead, Eddington sheriff Joe Cross, reuniting with writer-director Ari Aster; the two previously collaborated on Beau Is Afraid. Starring alongside Phoenix is the currently somewhat ubiquitous Pedro Pascal, who plays Joe's rival mayoral candidate – and incumbent mayor of Eddington – Ted Garcia. Additionally, Emma Stone portrays Joe's wife Louise, and Austin Butler plays cult leader Vernon Peak. Also appearing are Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Micheal Ward, Amélie Hoeferle, and Clifton Collins Jr. You can find a full cast list below: Joaquin Phoenix as Joe Cross Pedro Pascal as Ted Garcia Emma Stone as Louise Cross Austin Butler as Vernon Jefferson Peak Luke Grimes as Guy Tooley Deirdre O'Connell as Dawn Micheal Ward as Michael Cooke Amélie Hoeferle as Sarah Allen Clifton Collins Jr. as Lodge William Belleau as Officer Butterfly Jimenez Matt Gomez Hidaka as Eric Garcia Cameron Mann as Brian Rachel de la Torre as Paula Amadeo Arzola as Laird Landall Goolsby as Will Robyn Reede as The Irate Woman Elise Falanga as Nicolette King Orba as Warren Kaleb Naquin as Young Man ANTIFA Sam Quinn as Protest Leader Keith Jardine as Muscular Man Ari Aster as Radio Journalist (uncredited) James Woods as himself Eddington plot – what is it about? Set at the height of 2020's COVID-19 pandemic, Eddington follows the rivalry between Joe Cross and Ted Garcia as they disagree and fight over COVID masks and Black Lives Matter protests, and become increasingly aggressive towards each other. The film is searingly political and highlights a number of significant events from recent memory, which will likely divide audiences. Aster has provided an unwavering commentary on the events of 2020 – which will certainly leave some viewers uncomfortable. Eddington trailer You can watch the trailer for Eddington here: Eddington is out in UK cinemas from Friday 22nd August. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Will there be a KPop Demon Hunters sequel?
Cast, crew and fans are clamouring for more.
Since the overwhelming success of June's KPop Demon Hunters – which has taken less than two months to become Netflix's most-watched original animated film of all time – its fans have been wondering whether there are sequels or spin-offs still to come. The South Korea-set fantasy film follows two K-pop groups, Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, as secrets from long ago are revealed, leading to fights with demons and otherworldly sci-fi antics – not to mention a hugely popular soundtrack. With such rich world building, a sequel is extremely appealing, and given its huge success you might be wondering if further films are on the way. Read on for everything you need to know. Will there be a KPop Demon Hunters sequel? Although nothing is confirmed yet, signs are looking good for a sequel at some point in the future. Speaking to Screen Rant after the huge success of the film, co-director Maggie Kang said, "There are always side stories, and there are things we've thought of... I think there are a lot of pockets that we can explore." It seems like Kang is keen to continue the stories of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, and it's looking increasingly likely that it will happen. According to Puck, Sony and Netflix are in talks with Kang and co-director Chris Appelhans to "return for a follow-up". Speaking to Newsweek, Netflix Films chairman Dan Lin previously said he was "excited to explore what could be the next adventure for Huntrix". He added: "KPDH's success comes from its original, fresh story, so if we do embark on a sequel, we would want to take our time to make sure that any future stories we tell with our favourite demon hunters retain the flair and uniqueness of the first film." Meanwhile, in July 2025, The Wrap reported that two different sequels were in the works – so it looks like we'll be seeing plenty more demon hunting in the future. When could a KPop Demon Hunters sequel release? Despite it being pretty likely that a sequel will happen, there are no signs yet of a release date. KPop Demon Hunters took over four years to release after its initial announcement back in March 2021, so a sequel won't necessarily be here too soon. Judging by Sony Pictures Animation's track record, it could be as many as five years before a sequel materialises - infamously, the Spider-Verse franchise has had numerous delays, and it seems like Sony is prioritising original features for the moment. Who could return for a KPop Demon Hunters sequel? While nothing is set in stone yet, Kang mentioned in an interview with Variety that "we have backstories for Zoey and Mira" - so perhaps she and Appelhans would be looking for Ji-young Yoo and May Hong to reprise their roles respectively if going down that route. We'll keep this page updated if we hear any further news. Will there be any KPop Demon Hunters spin-offs? In addition to the news of sequels, there have also been reports of future projects serving as spin-offs to the main film. According to the aforementioned report in The Wrap, short films and a stage play are among the projects being considered at this time, while even a live-action remake is potentially on the cards. Nothing is set in stone just yet, but we'll be looking out for all the latest updates. KPop Demon Hunters is now streaming on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.