Caroline Frost

James Marsden as Cal in Paradise, smiling as he stands behind his desk in the Oval Office.

Caroline FrostParadise proves that – in fiction – it's more fun to watch US Presidents be bad

Sanjeev Bhaskar as DI Sunny Khan and Sinéad Keenan as DCI Jess James in Unforgotten season 6 standing together looking concerned

UnforgottenWhy Unforgotten proves crime dramas thrive when lead actors leave.

ELHAM EHSAS as Asif Syed,MYANNA BURING as Melinda Ricci,SANJEEV BHASKAR as DI Sunny Khan, SINEAD KEENAN as DCI Jess James,MAXIMILLIAN FAIRLEY as Martin ÔMartyÕ Baines and VICTORIA HAMILTON as Juliet Cooper in Unforgotten season 6 standing by a field

A strong premise lets a crime drama like Unforgotten not just survive but thrive on casting changes

Philippa Dunne, Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley sat on a sofa smiling into camera

AmandalandAs Motherland gets a spin-off, will snobby divorcee Amanda soar like Frasier or flop like Joey?.

Lew Grade sat behind a desk with a cigar in his mouth

Prisoners, Saints and Persuaders — the World of ITC'He loved entertaining the public' – Michael Grade on his uncle Lew, the risk-taking ITC founder.

Chris Packham wearing a brown jacket and colourful shirt, smiling ahead.

Chris Packham says AI will be "an integral part" of Springwatch's return

Michael Grade in a suit against a purple background

Lord Michael Grade says no modern company matches Lew Grade's ITC: "Everybody's so risk-averse"

Philippa Dunne, Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley sat on a sofa smiling into camera

The signs are good that Amandaland could join the ranks of the great comedy spin-offs

Wk 5 Brian and Maggie

Brian and Maggie'It was an act of betrayal' – writer James Graham on turning the interview that floored Thatcher into TV.

Wk 5 Brian and Maggie

Brian and Maggie'I think she would have detested me' – Harriet Walter on playing Margaret Thatcher.

Wk 5 Smart TV

UncannyFrom hauntings to hilarity… how TV is making ghosts big business.

Presenter Danny Robins with experts Dr Ciarán O’Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow standing together looking into camera

From hauntings to hilarity… how TV is making ghosts big business

Harriet Walter as Margaret Thatcher in Brian and Margaret. She is sat on a TV set

Harriet Walter: 'I think Margaret Thatcher would have detested me'

Louis Ashbourne Serkis as Johnny Williams in Out There, sat on some bales of hay

Out ThereLouis Ashbourne Serkis on learning from Martin Clunes and Stephen Graham – and his famous parents.

Pictured MARTIN CLUNES as Nathan Williams and LOUIS ASHBOURNE SERKIS as Johnny Williams together in a dark rural setting.

Out ThereMartin Clunes on how ITV's new drama combines his passions for farming and acting.

Claudia Winkleman in a hooded cloak holding a burning stick. Two hooded Traitors are standing behind her, with a castle in the background.

The TraitorsWhat is it that makes The Traitors so addictive?.

Martin Clunes as Nathan Williams in Out There, sat in a tractor

Martin Clunes on Out There: 'The family we portray would be hit hard by recent budget changes'

The cast of The Traitors looking up as they stand in a woodland.

The Traitors celebrates deceit and treachery – and it's thrilling to watch

Gregg Wallace walking in a kitchen, wearing a shirt and smiling.

Smart TV with Caroline Frost'They're paid for personality and character' – so why can't so many male TV presenters just behave?.

Wk 2 Radio Lead

Weekend BreakfastBBC radio presenter Jeanette Kwakye on the hurdles in going from elite athlete to 5 Live.

Wk 2 Smart TV

Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, ActionDid watching Jerry Springer make us complicit in fuelling toxic TV talk shows?.

Wk 2 Radio Lead

Jeanette Kwakye: 'Execs told me certain jobs wouldn’t happen for me based on my look or profile'

Week 52/01 Smart TV

Smart TVWhat does the TV we watched in 2024 – from Baby Reindeer to Ludwig – say about us?.

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. George is singing and holding a microphone while Andrew plays the guitar.

How George Michael wrote Last Christmas: "He knew he'd nailed it”

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. George is singing and holding a microphone while Andrew plays the guitar.

Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped'There were casualties' – Andrew Ridgeley remembers making the video for Wham!'s Last Christmas.

Wk 50 Smart TV

Strictly Come Dancing'Producers can count their lucky stars' – Why Chris McCausland has made Strictly a hit again.

Wk 50 Smart TV THE HISTORY BOYS.

Alan Bennett: 90 Years On'None of us is just one thing' – Celebrating the History Boys and Talking Heads creator Alan Bennett at 90.

Wk 49 Smart TV

Wolf HallWolf Hall's contemporary relevance couldn't be clearer – self-serving leaders are here to stay.

Wk 49 Death in Paradise Christmas Preview

Death in ParadiseWhy keeping the show family-friendly is the key to Death in Paradise's success.

Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson, looking ahead with a white shirt and green jacket and hat.

Death in Paradise's Don Gilet has "emotional storyline" as new detective