WWE's Triple H responds to angry fans after John Cena's controversial final match
"I will do what I believe is right for this business."
WWE legend John Cena wrestled his final match last night (13th December), but many fans were less than pleased with the result – prompting chief content officer Triple H to explain why it happened. Cena returned to the company where he made his name this year for a retirement tour that saw him turn heel for the first time in his career, win an unprecedented 17th world title, and take on fellow superstars such as Randy Orton, AJ Styles and CM Punk one last time. The Peackemaker star's final opponent was two-time world champion Gunther, who had pledged to make Cena tap out during their showdown at Saturday Night's Main Event this weekend. And to the shock of the 19,000-plus fans at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC... that's exactly what he did, as Cena's glittering career ended with a loss by submission after Gunther locked him in a sleeper hold. View oEmbed on the source website Following the event, Triple H sat down to speak on the official WWE post-show where he was loudly booed by fans watching on in the background, who chanted their disapproval. "I'm actually mildly disappointed, I thought it would be so much louder," Triple H joked to a chorus of jeers. He continued: "There are time-honoured traditions in our business and there are ways that you handle your business. John has said the right thing his entire career, that it is about leaving this place better than you found it. "There's no way for people to understand that in the moment. But you do what is right for the business. You do what is right for this industry. John has done that his entire career, and I’m going to do that my entire career. I will do what I believe is right for this business. "It just is what it is. I understand that’s tough for people to understand, but it’s part of what we do. That is the role we have chosen." Triple H concluded: "If you were to say, what will Cena do on his way out – take the emotion out of it and ask people, what will John Cena do? He will put over somebody on the way out. He will leave this better than he found it, he will go into the ring and he will make somebody on his way out. That's what John does." Cena will next be seen on the big screen, with two films currently scheduled to release in 2026 – the long-delayed Looney Tunes live-action and animation hybrid Coyote vs Acme, and the action comedy Matchbox from Extraction director Sam Hargrave. As for WWE, the Road to WrestleMania will soon begin in earnest, with Saturday Night's Main Event returning next month, as well as the 2026 Royal Rumble, which takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the first time. WWE is available to watch on Netflix in the UK and Ireland, including RAW, SmackDown, NXT, all Premium Live Events and the WWE archive. You can sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media. Read our guide to the best Christmas TV for 2025. Check out more of our <a id="menurlsh" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Sport">Sport coverage or visit our <a id="menurlsj" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link TV Guide">TV Guide and <a id="menurlsl" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Streaming Guide">Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to <a id="menurlsn" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link The Radio Times Podcast">The Radio Times Podcast.
Who left Strictly 2025? Fourth celebrity to be voted out revealed
The dance-off pairs came as a shock to many viewers.
Strictly Come Dancing bid farewell to another celebrity and their professional partner this weekend following Saturday night's Icons Week. Despite both finishing in the top six of the judges' leaderboard, the bottom two pairs when viewer voted were combined were Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley, and Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin. Following the dance-off, it was up to Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke to have their say – and they unanimously decided to save Amber and Nikita. As a result, it meant Jimmy and Lauren were eliminated from the competition. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/10/strictly-come-dancing-jimmy-floyd-hasselbaink-lauren-oakley-88c8c85.jpg" width="4242" height="2828" alt="Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley wearing purple outfits and standing next to Tess Daly in a pink dress on the Strictly Come Dancing set." title="Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley with Tess Daly on Strictly Come Dancing" /> Speaking to Tess Daly at the end of Sunday night's show, the former Chelsea footballer – whose American Smooth to Purple Rain on Icons Week was actually his highest score of the season – said: "I have absolutely loved my experience. "I can only say thank you very much for letting me have this experience and to my daughters for pushing me to come here and do this. I never expected that I would enjoy it this much." Lauren said that she was "absolutely gutted" to be voted out, adding: "We’ve had so many laughs. We have had the best time and I am so proud of how far he has come. "And it proves that anyone can be a dancer if you put your mind to it. He’s a footballer! And he just danced like that. I’m just so proud and I feel honoured to have been able to teach you." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/10/strictly-jimmy-floyd-hasselbaink-lauren-oakley-exit-07eb3df.jpg" width="4242" height="2828" alt="Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley on Strictly Come Dancing, as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly watch on" title="Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley on Strictly Come Dancing, as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly watch on" /> There are now just 10 couples left in the Strictly line-up – one fewer than anticipated at this stage in the season following Stefan Dennis's withdrawal due to injury – and they all move on to Halloween Week next Saturday. Elsewhere on yesterday's show, Tess and Claudia Winkleman addressed their decision to leave the BBC series at the end of the year by thanking fans for their messages of support – and La Voix couldn't resist a cheeky joke about the pair's impending exit. Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 1st November at 6:35pm. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment 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.
Shetland season 10 trailer teases a grim discovery for Calder and Tosh
The BBC crime drama is back and loyalties are about to be tested...
There's not long to go until DI Ruth Calder and DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh are back on screens in Shetland season 10 – and the first trailer has now been released. Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell's characters are faced with a grim case in the first look, as they head to a remote village following the sinister murder of an elderly woman. "I hear it was pretty bad up there," says Samuel Anderson's new procurator fiscal Matt Blake. "Yeah," replies Calder. "About as bad as it gets." Watch the trailer for Shetland season 10 below: View oEmbed on the source website The new run, which is made up of six episodes and began filming in April of this year, will arrive on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm on Wednesday 5th November. The official BBC synopsis reads: "In the isolated hamlet of Lunniswick, the body of the retired social worker Eadie Tulloch has been out in the elements for a number of days. "Suspecting the residents are holding back about their relationships with Eadie, Calder and Tosh begin to unravel a complicated web of lies. Worse still, there’s a personal link to the case for one of the team, testing loyalty to the limits." Alongside Jensen and O'Donnell, the returning cast members are Steven Robertson as DC Sandy Wilson, Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe, Steven Miller as Rev Alan Calder, Anne Kidd as pathologist Cora McLean, Conor McCarry as PC Alex Grant, Eubha Akilade as PC Lorna Burns and Angus Miller as Tosh's partner Donnie. Meanwhile, some of the new faces include Game of Thrones' Clive Russell, Sherlock's Louise Brealey, Motherland's Ellie Haddington and Line of Duty's Niall MacGregor. Shetland season 10 will start airing at 9pm on Wednesday 5th November on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1-9 are available to stream on iPlayer now. Ann Cleeves's Shetland novels are available to buy. Add Shetland to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers "gutted" as they spot Stefan Dennis with fellow injured celebrity
The Neighbours favourite was forced to pull out of the show this week after tearing his calf.
Strictly Come Dancing's Icons Week was full of impressive performances, fabulous costumes and even a couple of starry cameos, but fans were sad to see two former contestants watching on from the sidelines due to injury. Earlier this week, Neighbours favourite Stefan Dennis had to withdraw from the competition after tearing his calf, meaning he and his pro partner Dianne Buswell were no longer in the Strictly line-up. Before any of tonight's (25th October) routines, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman shared a message of support for Stefan, who was sitting in the audience. "Stefan and Dianne had to sadly withdraw from the competition this week as Stefan sustained an injury," Claudia told viewers. "He’s here with us tonight. We love you Stefan." Tess added: "Lots of love to you Stefan from all of us." It was particularly poignant, as fans noticed that he was sitting next to Dani Dyer, who was also forced to pull out of this season before the live shows had even begun after fracturing her ankle. One viewer wrote on X: "aww stefan and dani... my two faves injured... GUTTED!!!! heartbroken mate!!" Another wrote: "awwww bless stefan and dani sat in the audience!!! i bet it’s so hard for them to :( but so glad they get the experience some of the magic still." After Dani – who had been partnered with Nikita Kuzmin – dropped out of the show, she was replaced by a fellow former Love Island star, Amber Davies. Elsewhere on tonight's episode of Strictly, Tess and Claudia thanked fans for their "beautiful messages" following the news that they will both be leaving the show this year, and Ellie Goldstein and Vicky Pattison were surprised by two of their music icons. Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Sunday 26th October at 7:15pm. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment 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.
Coronation Street favourite 'set to return as new Rovers Return landlady'
The popular character was last seen in Weatherfield seven years ago.
Catherine Tyldesley is reportedly set to return to Coronation Street as Eva Price. According to The Sun, the actor – who was last seen on the cobbles in 2018 – is due to begin filming next week and will be back on screen this autumn. The news was first rumoured in February, but it has now also been claimed that Eva will be taking over as landlady of the iconic Rovers Return pub as part of her comeback to Weatherfield. An ITV spokesperson declined to comment when contacted by Radio Times. Eva left the Street exactly seven years ago to the day, moving to France with her young daughter Susie Price following the devastating suicide of Susie's father Aidan Connor (Shayne Ward). Since then, Tyldesley has had roles in the likes of Scarborough, The Good Ship Murder and McDonald & Dodds, while she also took part in the 2019 edition of Strictly Come Dancing and the first season of celebrity culinary competition Cooking with the Stars. Late last year, Tyldesley revealed that she had been asked to come back to Corrie before but hadn't been able to make it happen due to scheduling conflicts. "Coronation Street feels like forever ago, but I always look back with such great fondness," she told Prima magazine. "They’ve asked me to go back a couple of times over the years, and it just so happened that I was busy with other projects. "But if they approached me with an amazing storyline and the time was right, of course, I’d go back. So it’s always a case of never say never." View Green Video on the source website The news comes soon after it was revealed that Jenny Connor, who was also Rovers Return landlady until recently, is being written out of the soap. Sally Ann Matthews told fans on Instagram: "I was supposed to stay for five months but ended up doing an extra ten years because I loved it so much! "It’s time though to play those parts I always hoped I would when I’d ’grown up.’ Thanks Trafford Wharf Rd for the memories and endless laughter x" Read more: 9 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Bernie Winter collapses at Dev wedding and Aadi makes a confession Coronation Street star confirms future with soap by signing contract for another year Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps 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.
Coronation Street icon confirmed to be leaving soap 39 years after debut
The departing star says she's grateful for "the memories and endless laughter".
Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews has confirmed that she is leaving the ITV soap. The actor has played fan-favourite character Jenny Connor (also known as Jenny Bradley) on and off since 1986, and announcing the news on social media, Matthews paid tribute to the show. She wrote on Instagram: "I was supposed to stay for five months but ended up doing an extra ten years because I loved it so much! It’s time though to play those parts I always hoped I would when I’d ’grown up.’ "Thanks Trafford Wharf Rd for the memories and endless laughter x" An ITV spokesperson declined to comment further on the news when contacted by Radio Times. Matthews joined Corrie as Jenny in 1986, featuring in storylines involving her father Alan Bradley (Mark Eden) and foster mum Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox). She left in 1991 and following a brief return two years later, she made a full comeback in 2015 and has been a key part of the cobbles ever since. Some of her major plots over the years have included her tumultuous marriage to Johnny Connor (Richard Hawley), her decision to kidnap Kevin Webster's (Michael Le Vell) son Jack, and her time as landlady of the Rovers Return. Responding to Matthews's exit post on social media, co-stars and fans praised the actor and shared how much they will miss seeing Jenny in Weatherfield. Todd Boyce, who played the villainous Stephen Reid on the soap, wrote: "Love you & thank you for being an amazing Coronation Street dame. What a golden baton you are passing on. It will take some doing to fill your shoes Sal." Meanwhile, Cathy Matthews star Melanie Hill added: "Onwards Sal... Corrie will miss you x" Jenny is the latest long-running Corrie name confirmed to be leaving the soap, with Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) and Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) both departing in recent months, and Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) set to exit at the end of the year. In better news though, Jane Hazlegrove – who plays Bernie Winter – confirmed this week that she has renewed her contract to stay on the show, while Dame Maureen Lipman will soon be seen again as Evelyn Plummer. Read more: 9 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Bernie Winter collapses at Dev wedding and Aadi makes a confession Coronation Street character tipped to be killed off in "explosive scenes" after 11 dramatic years in ITV soap View Green Video on the source website Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps 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.
And Just Like That confirmed to end for good in two weeks' time – and one star is "profoundly sad"
The Sex and the City spin-off has reached the end of the road.
And Just Like That will come to an end after its current third season, it has been confirmed. The Sex and the City spin-off's creator and showrunner Michael Patrick King announced the news on social media, calling the upcoming finale "a wonderful place to stop". Cast members Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis have all since shared their reaction to the decision, with Davis explaining she is "profoundly sad" to see the HBO Max show conclude. In a letter posted to Instagram, King wrote: “And just like that… the ongoing storytelling of the Sex and the City universe is coming to an end. "While I was writing the last episode of And Just Like That season three, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop. Along with Sarah Jessica Parker, Casey Bloys and Sarah Aubrey, we decided to end the popular series this year with a two-part finale and extended the original series order from 10 episodes to 12. "SJP and I held off announcing the news until now because we didn’t want the word ‘final’ to overshadow the fun of watching the season. It’s with great gratitude we thank all the viewers who have let these characters into their homes and their hearts over these many years.” Posting on her own Instagram page, Carrie Bradshaw star Parker shared a montage of photos from her time on the series and wrote a heartfelt tribute to her iconic character. "Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years," she said. "I think I have loved her most of all. I know others have loved her just as I have. Been frustrated, condemned and rooted for her. "The symphony of all those emotions has been the greatest soundtrack and most consequential companion. Therefore the most sentimental and profound gratitude and lifetime of debt. To you all. "AJLT was all joy, adventure, the greatest kind of hard work alongside the most extraordinary talent of 380 that includes all the brilliant actors who joined us... I hope you love these final two episodes as much as we all do." Alongside her own set of photos on Instagram, Miranda Hobbes actor Nixon added: "I can’t believe our wild beautiful And Just Like That ride is almost over. It has been such a delight from start to finish. I will miss working with these people everyday SO incredibly much but know we will always be a part of each other’s lives. "Get ready for a lot more carousels in the weeks to come! And don’t miss these last few episodes: surprises in store!" Meanwhile, Davis, who plays Charlotte York Goldenblatt, captioned her Instagram post: "I am profoundly sad. I love our whole beautiful cast and crew. 400 artisans working so hard on our show with deep love. And to our loyal fans, we love you forever and ever." With just two more episodes of And Just Like That season 3 to go, it means the final ever instalment will air on HBO Max on Thursday 14th August, and on Sky Comedy and NOW on Friday 15th August. Read more: And Just Like That's emotional Carrie and Aidan development finally answers big question And Just Like That desperately needs to let Samantha go And Just Like That... season 3 airs on Sky Comedy and NOW in the UK and on HBO Max in the US. Sign up for Sky TV here. Add And Just Like That to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Comedy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
19 greatest Taskmaster contestants ever ranked – from Mel Giedroyc to Bob Mortimer
As the show celebrates 10 years on the air, we look back at our favourite comedians to take on the Taskmaster so far – for better or for worse...
On this day exactly 10 years ago, an entertainment comedy show devised by Alex Horne quietly launched on UK digital channel U&Dave (then just called Dave, tagline: “The home of witty banter”). That show was Taskmaster and, in the decade since, it’s moved to Channel 4 and gone on to become nothing short of a global phenomenon, launching books, podcasts, Christmas crackers, clothing, board games, a VR video game, a live experience, an educational school programme and its own subscription-based streaming platform. Central to the show’s success are the five comedians who each season compete in the zany, perplexing and riotous tasks given to them by Horne in the hopes of impressing the Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies. To celebrate the series’s big milestone, and in honour of the 19 seasons to have aired so far, Radio Times has ranked our 19 all-time favourite contestants to take part in the show. To be clear, these aren’t necessarily the best contestants at playing the game and getting five points (in fact, it’s often the exact opposite…), but these are our picks of the most memorable, most enjoyable, and all-round most iconic Taskmaster stars with all the subjectivity of one of Greg’s more questionable scoring calls. So, read on for our ranking of the 19 greatest Taskmaster contestants ever – all the information is in the list… Taskmaster's 19 greatest ever contestants ranked 19. Rose Matafeo Taskmaster contestant Rose Matafeo was such a popular figure on season 9 she did the unthinkable and actually became the Taskmaster. Well, sort of – she sits in the golden chair as the big boss on Junior Taskmaster and such was her performance as a contestant it’s hard to disagree with the decision. Introducing the concept of fish posters in a “shid” to all non-New Zealanders, Matafeo’s efforts ranged from the dramatic (her Streetcar Named Desire-inspired surprise entrance), to the profound (RIP Chick Pataki the chickpea), to the absurd (serenading herself, guitar in hand, with Rose sending Rose a… rose). And her reinterpretation of the Taskmaster theme tune as a Wild West hoedown was outstanding. 18. John Kearns View oEmbed on the source website If ever there was a contestant to know what they want and have the confidence to go after it, it would be John Kearns. A cult comedy figure before his time on the show, season 14 unleashed Kearns onto an unsuspecting public and he soon secured himself Taskmaster legend status with a nonchalant fling of his jacket. His finest hour was undoubtedly the infamous sabotage challenge where he bumbled his way to throwing a team task, much to Dara Ó Briain and Fern Brady’s anger, but he also wrote an eight-word short play that we’re still not sure if it was genius or tosh, and he learned that rubber ducks aren’t exclusively sold at pharmacies. Good times. 17. Judi Love Judi Love (or Queen Zafufu if you’re an alien) was tremendous fun on season 13. Yes she came last, yes she missed out on finally winning an episode in the cruellest way possible, and yes she was throwing a shoe at completely the wrong tower of toilet rolls in that one live task… but she can perfectly fry four fish fingers and she can borrow a dog whenever she wants. One of the best contestants at selling their efforts to an increasingly exasperated Greg Davies, Love had the confidence of a champion, even if she ended up at the wrong end of the leaderboard. And to be fair, we still think there might be a duck on her face. 16. Ed Gamble How could season 9 winner, Taskmaster The Podcast host and perhaps the show’s most competitive contestant ever not make the list? Ed Gamble was there to win and he did it in style, while never letting it get in the way of being very funny too. Gamble did unspeakable things to a chickpea, sculpted a Mount Rushmore of himself, and had to deal with the unenviable burden of partnering David Baddiel for a live task. But his Champion of Champions prize task where he launched Greg’s golden head into space remains his greatest achievement – surely the show’s most beautiful moment yet (outside of that Alex Horne water feature, obviously). 15. Dara Ó Briain Wait, what? If we were ranking this on how good Taskmaster contestants were at winning the actual show, there would be a strong argument for Dara Ó Briain to be at the very top. The season 14 winner and third Champion of Champions conquered all before him with a combination of charm, composure and occasional befuddlement. It was all the more remarkable given he was on a team with Fern Brady and John Kearns, with his deepening despair being a real highlight of the episodes – most memorably in an all-timer of a live task that, to Ó Briain’s horror, posed the question: “Which aircraft crashes more into mountains?” 14. Sally Phillips In season 5, Sally Phillips recorded the birth of Alex Horne, got intimate with a watercooler and used a task about making Marmite as an excuse to drink absinthe. No one could accuse the Smack the Pony favourite of playing it safe. She relished turning things up to 11 at every opportunity and had a mischievous glint in her eye as she set about causing carnage (we know to politely decline if she ever offers to give us a special hug). But her greatest work was her, Aisling Bea and Bob Mortimer’s classic song for “geriatric athlete” Rosalind – complete with top-tier harmony work from Phillips. 13. Romesh Ranganathan From the moment Romesh Rangantahan ran into the lab and smashed that watermelon on the floor in the very first recorded task of the very first episode, we knew both he and this new Taskmaster programme would have our hearts. And nothing he did after that let us down – he put chilli sauce in his eyes to fill an eggcup with his tears, for goodness’ sake. And he created the mini masterpiece that was Tree Wizard, sadly overlooked in the Best Live Action Short Film category at that year’s Academy Awards. Like all of the contestants in season 1, we needed much more than just six episodes of Ranganathan. 12. Jason Mantzoukas Much was made in the run-up to season 19 of the show’s first US-based contestant to travel over for Taskmaster, and Jason Mantzoukas more than lived up to the hype. A self-confessed super fan of the show who essentially invited himself on, the Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Good Place star was loud, brash and chaotic in all the best ways. With a mission statement to “destroy, dismantle, engulf in flames”, Mantzoukas understood the assignment from minute one and was clearly having the time of his life. He was also one half of perhaps the most infectiously fun duo the show’s ever seen with Stevie Martin (or to give them their correct name, Javie Martzoukas). As with everything Mantzoukas did, we're locked in. 11. Jessica Knappett Many Taskmaster contestants leave their mark on the show, but has anyone done something so iconic they actually change the name of part of the studio because of it? Jessica Knappett has – stacking it off the edge of the stage while trying to showcase the most magnificent walk, meaning the live task runway is now forever known as ‘The Knappett’. The season 7 contestant was a joy, blasting her imaginary air horn, sharing awkward memories of her outfit at the senior school disco, and conducting an Alex Horne dance routine to the sound of her jaunty jig. Plus, we’d clear the schedules for a full series of her and Kerry Godliman’s Cul de Sac soap opera. 10. Nish Kumar View oEmbed on the source website Nish “last in PE, first in being a legend” Kumar redefined the rulebook when it came to terrible Taskmaster performances. He took nearly half an hour to get his basketball through the hoop, his swearing extinguished a candle he had to keep lit, and in a task to get a coconut as far away from the house as possible, it somehow ended up approximately 0.0m away. He wasn’t even doing the sudoku properly. However, he was a delight to watch throughout and he had one of the greatest redemption moments of them all. His song for a stranger with Mark Watson, I’m Always Seeing You (Do Cool Stuff) – written in 30 minutes – is not just good, it’s fantastic. Trying your best is always good enough with us, Nish. 9. Mel Giedroyc Oh gang… There have been many Taskmaster contestants over the decade to enter with a go get ‘em attitude but Mel Giedroyc’s relentless optimism was something to behold. So much so, she even had her own individual tasks involving a giant inflatable beach ball designed purely to rile her. It only confirmed she is “officially nice”. Her attempt at an exotic sandwich remains the most superb second task reveal – and she really gave it a go too – while her lateral thinking to get a toy camel through the smallest gap by bringing it to a Baby Gap store was one for the ages. Generally though, her whole performance was just a life lesson to us all – if in doubt, be more Mel. 8. James Acaster James Acaster deserves a place on the list just for spending eight weeks learning to hula, only for it to go horribly wrong in the heat of the moment. Quick to anger, the season 7 star had some fantastic meltdowns, whether chastising the Taskmaster for not being able to open a small box or clashing with Rhod Gilbert over extensions and satsumas. It wasn’t all fury and failure though, his live-action Grand Theft Auto was a masterpiece, his musical composition Over My Shoulder was a banger, and he deserved at least a bonus point for ignoring Alex Horne’s greeting every time he got a new task. Just don’t tell him who’s next up on our list… 7. Rhod Gilbert There have been a number of comedians who were good friends with Greg Davies on Taskmaster over the years, but none have had quite the impact as season 7’s Rhod Gilbert. Every prize task was an opportunity to take down Davies, either by inserting that now-iconic photo of the host in his underpants or by spending a night filming him in his actual bedroom wardrobe. Gilbert’s madman approach resulted in some incredible moments – he didn’t blink for over seven minutes (seven!) and pierced the caravan with a javelin (a javelin!) – while his running battles with James Acaster were the stuff of Taskmaster legend. And his decision to tie up Alex Horne instead of himself in that one task is one of the best bits of outside-the-box thinking the show has seen. 6. Sam Campbell Has there been a better first episode introduction to any contestant than season 16’s Sam Campbell? In under an hour he unleashed a nightmarish Pinocchio, rambled about the Thai cave rescue team, nearly made the greatest call in the history of calls in the weighing scales live task, and asked Greg Davies if he was a child of divorce. Oh, and he won too. As a comedian most viewers wouldn’t have encountered before, Taskmaster was a real showcase for Campbell’s brand of unhinged creativity as he became an immediate fan favourite. And what set him apart was his readiness to go the extra mile, whether adding a question mark after every word in a thesaurus or smashing a task about mice and fish that wasn’t even real. Good luck to anyone going up against him in Champion of Champions 4. 5. Sophie Duker View oEmbed on the source website Taskmaster season 13 champion and one-third of the House Queens, Sophie Duker went above and beyond in all her attempts – reciting Shakespeare from memory while wearing a regal robe and holding her breath while handcuffed underwater, all in the same task. That’s before we get into her eating an obscene amount of vegan butter for her edible sculpture and her feat of endurance and spittle in that tongue task (we would go back and check her overall time but we can’t bring ourselves to rewatch it). Big bonus points for getting a rap battle out of Alex Horne too. Basically, if you want a task done well, you’d want Duker doing it. 4. Fern Brady She’s Fern Brady, she’s Fern Brady, she’s the rightful queen. The self-styled Taskmistress was an absolute blast during season 14 and not just because of her Mozart earworm – Alex Horne even credited her as the contestant who surprised him the most in a recent interview. Brilliantly ploughing through tasks while complaining about being tired because she was too excited to sleep the night before, Brady may not have been able to snort and whistle, or have any sense of time on an airport travelator, but she acted the hell out of Sarah Millican’s short play and could fill a whole chapter of the Taskmaster book of quotes. Turns out she did meet those potatoes before… 3. Mathew Baynton Recency bias, be damned – Mathew Baynton has earned his place among the Taskmaster greats with performances that were utterly inspired (his butterfly!), completely mortifying (his shorts!) or both at the same time (that yoghurt task…). Demonstrating an impressive level of commitment to the bit, Baynton dominated season 19’s leaderboard while still regularly falling apart in a manner more befitting a contestant at the opposite end of the scores – we still feel his pain at being one word over the limit in the campfire task and needlessly moving a bin in the cushions task. But if there’s been a more ingenious prize task entry than his biggest anticlimax, we’ve yet to see it. 2. Bob Mortimer Comedy legend, national treasure and – most importantly – Taskmaster season 5 champion Bob Mortimer was always going to make a terrific contestant and he didn’t disappoint. Studio talk consisted of sausage/pork pie presentation units, wind-dried puffins and way too much information about his toilet practices. Meanwhile, his task work featured a nightmarish box of Wotsits, an even more horrifying edible face mask and a cutting-edge investigation into the total amount of urine produced in Dumfries and Galloway. Plus, alongside Aisling Bea and Sally Phillips, he had a big part to play in arguably the show’s greatest task ever, polishing off an old melody from his Shooting Stars days to declare – all together now – “Rosalind’s a f***ing nightmare”. 1. Mike Wozniak When you think of the criteria for greatest Taskmaster contestant, you want a few things. Someone who’s generally good at tasks. Someone who completely goes for it. Someone who’s creative and smart, but also chaotic and silly. Someone who’s not afraid to undermine a vole. Step forward, Mike Wozniak. The season 11 star was a revered figure in the comedy world before his appearance on the series (he won the very first iteration of Taskmaster back at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2010), but he completely broke out off the back of his charming, shilly-shallying performances – all the more remarkable as it was slap bang in the middle of the show’s Covid era, with social distancing in full effect and no studio audience. Where to start? Hopping the fence to chase down a helium balloon that most would have abandoned? Balancing a pile of plates while riding a hoverboard in the rain in an unbearably tense location task? Shaving his actual hair to style it into a mohawk for a studio gag? And that’s before we get to his “absolute casserole” bombshell that is surely one of the most jaw-dropping TV moments of the last decade. So here’s to you, Mike Wozniak. We’re raising a glass of milk in your honour. Read more: Taskmaster's Alex Horne reveals "special guest from somewhere exotic" will appear in season 21 Taskmaster's Alex Horne: "Our policy is we'll only do it if it's good" Which of the Taskmaster season 20 contestants will become our new favourites? Watch a rundown of who's taking part here: View Green Video on the source website Taskmaster is available to stream on Channel 4 in the UK and on YouTube in other parts of the world. Season 20 is coming soon. 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Doctor Who viewers react as fan-favourite character makes unexpected comeback
Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Doctor Who episode The Reality War. There were multiple surprises in Doctor Who season 15 finale The Reality War – from Ncuti Gatwa's regeneration and Billie Piper's shock arrival, to that touching scene between the Fifteenth Doctor and Jodie Whittaker's Thirteenth Doctor. But there was another return at the beginning of the episode that got viewers very excited too – step forward, everyone's favourite hotel receptionist Anita Benn. First seen in last year's Christmas special Joy to the World, the character (played by Steph de Whalley) became an instant fan-favourite despite her limited screen time. Following the festive episode, Whovians called for Anita's return – and Russell T Davies granted them their wish, as she emerged to save the Doctor by pulling him through a doorway to the Time Hotel as he was plummeting to the ground. She went on to play a crucial part in allowing the Doctor to restore UNIT's memories of reality from the Wish World and also revealed some heartwarming news – she's pregnant! Taking to social media, Doctor Who fans were united in their delight seeing Anita's return. View oEmbed on the source website "Gasped at Anita’s return, that’s the QUEEN right there," wrote one, while another said: "If Doctor Who gets renewed Anita needs to be the Doctor's new companion. She’s actually such an icon." "The cheer that was let out when Anita turned up," a third added. "That’s our hotel manager!" View oEmbed on the source website When former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat, who wrote Joy to the World, was asked earlier this year whether Anita could return in a future episode, he gave nothing away. Speaking at the Radio Times Covers Party, Moffat told RadioTimes.com: "She is a one-off character. She is, like all great things in Doctor Who, and this is a fact you can take from me, because I know my Doctor Who facts – all great things in Doctor Who are the result of a budget cut. "The spaceship looks like a phone box. Why? Because of a budget cut. That's exactly what Anita was, because we couldn't afford to send Ncuti Gatwa around the world trying to find another hotel. "So we just turned it into a little, not exactly romance, but a sort of quasi-romance with Anita. So Anita is a budget cut, but that means in Doctor Who terms, that means Anita is one of the best things that happened." View Green Video on the source website Anita's return also answers another Moffat-related mystery. The writer revealed way back in May 2024 that he had already read the script for the season 15 finale – which we can now safely assume was related to Anita playing a key role in the storyline. Speaking ahead of the airing of last season's episode Boom, Moffat teased to TV Choice magazine: "Bizarrely enough, I have read the finale of the following season – for reasons that will become apparent… he said cryptically." Now, attention turns to the future and whether or not we will get a Doctor Who season 16, with no confirmation yet of the show's fate. In the meantime, however, spin-off series The War Between the Land and the Sea starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw is coming soon, as previewed in an exciting new teaser. Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Disney+ outside of the UK. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Dive into our Doctor Who story guide: reviews of every episode since 1963, plus cast & crew listings, production trivia, and exclusive material from the Radio Times archive. Check out more of our Sci-Fi 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.
Who is on the Eurovision 2025 UK jury? Members revealed
An Atomic Kitten star and the lead singer of Blossoms are on this year's expert panel.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has brought all the catchiest songs, most eclectic costumes and wildest choreography to Basel, Switzerland. As is now custom, the winner will be decided by a combination of the public votes and the votes from each country's jury. The jury members watch a separate show the day before the grand final and have their say on who impressed them the most, with their scores revealed via the traditional calls around Europe from each country's spokesperson. But who makes up this year's UK jury? Read on for the list of names who will have a big say in who takes home the Eurovision trophy tonight. Who is on the UK jury for Eurovision 2025? This year's UK Eurovision jury is made up of Liz McClarnon, Tom Ogden, Afrodeutsche, Mark Lippmann and Carl Parris. McClarnon was part of the girl group Atomic Kitten, who had major chart success in the 2000s, while Ogden is the lead singer and guitarist of BRIT Award-nominated rock band Blossoms. Afrodeutsche is an acclaimed composer, producer and DJ based in Manchester, Lippmann is the founder and CEO of indie record label Scruff of the Neck, and Parris is an actor, dancer and choreographer who recently worked on Wicked. Their votes will be revealed on the night by this year's UK jury spokesperson Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The Murder on the Dancefloor singer was drafted in to replace Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa, who was originally announced as the spokesperson but pulled out "due to unforeseen circumstances". You can check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment 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.
Heartstopper's Kit Connor would return for a potential season 4 on one condition
"We are working on something and hopefully we're making it happen."
Heartstopper star Kit Connor has shared an update on a potential fourth season of the hit Netflix show. The Nick Nelson actor, who is currently starring in Alex Garland's Iraq War film Warfare, confirmed that the Heartstopper team are "working on something" but he would only want to be involved if it's "done right". Speaking to Vogue, Connor said: "I’d definitely like to do it as long as it’s done right. I just want to make sure that we keep the heart in it. "So, we are working on something and hopefully we’re making it happen. But we’ll see. No promises. I don’t want to do it if it’s not right." Netflix has yet to officially renew Heartstopper for another season, but creator Alice Oseman revealed earlier this year that they are "working very hard behind the scenes" to bring the series back. "It is still ongoing, we don’t have a final answer yet, but there are so many people behind the scenes who are working really hard to make it happen," Oseman said. "We’re feeling optimistic, we’re feeling hopeful, and hopefully we’ll be able to share some news about that sometime soon. Fingers crossed. Thank you so much for watching!" View oEmbed on the source website Back in 2022, the author told RadioTimes.com that the fourth season could well be the show's last. "It would probably be four seasons to cover the full story," she told us. "I haven't done any in-detail planning or anything, but it's quite easy to divide up the books into seasons, so four I think would do it." Fans will just have to watch this space for now to see if we'll ever find out what happens next for Nick and Charlie on screen. Heartstopper seasons 1-3 are available to stream on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Drama 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.
Pedro Pascal reveals reaction to The Last of Us Joel twist: "It makes me sad"
"I've never experienced anything like I did that day."
**Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 episode 2.** Pedro Pascal has shared his reaction to the devastating scenes in The Last of Us season 2 episode 2. The latest instalment, titled Through the Valley, included the moment that fans of the original video game series had been dreading – Joel's death. In shocking scenes, Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) brutally kills Joel to avenge the death of her father, the surgeon who Joel fatally shot at the hospital in order to save Ellie (Bella Ramsey) at the end of season 1. Pascal has now spoken about leaving the series and what it was like to film the intense moment. "I'm in active denial,” he told EW. “I realise this more and more as I get older, I find myself slipping into denial that anything is over. "I know that I'm forever bonded to so many members of the experience and just have to see them under different circumstances, but never will under the circumstances of playing Joel on The Last of Us. And, no, I don't spend a lot of time thinking about it because it makes me sad." Reflecting on the moment he was transformed into his final "bloody pulp" look courtesy of the show's craft team, Pascal said it had a profound effect on his fellow cast and crew. "I've never experienced anything like I did that day where I stepped onto set in full make-up and then killed the vibe completely as soon as anyone set their eyes on me," he recalled. "This kind of shock and heartbreak… it was weird to be on the receiving end of that. It's like the extreme version of, 'Is there something on my face?' I really could see this sort of grief take over everyone's look in their eyes." View oEmbed on the source website Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, showrunner Craig Mazin also paid tribute to Pascal's performance and revealed why the scene was extra powerful given his off-screen friendship with Ramsey. "He had been looking forward to the moment because it had been hanging over everything for so long," Mazin said. "But I know that also for him and for Bella, it was hard because they have become so beautifully entwined with each other. They have the most lovely, wholesome, supportive relationship, and they both felt a sense like they were saying goodbye. "There are emotions there, I think, that transcend the acting. They love each other." While Joel may no longer be in the land of the living, viewers can take some comfort in the fact that Pascal's character is still expected to feature in flashback scenes, as teased in the show's trailers. Read more: The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin reveals why the TV show changes Abby’s first scene The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin talks season 2 and beyond: "I'm obsessed with endings" The Last of Us airs on Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK and on HBO in the US. Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on this week. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Grand Tour 'considering social media star Francis Bourgeois as new host'
The tour may well continue without Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.
Social media star Francis Bourgeois is reportedly being considered as a new host for Amazon Prime Video's The Grand Tour. The hugely popular motoring series was previously presented by former Top Gear stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, who all left the show last year. The Sun now claims that train enthusiast Bourgeois is in the frame to front a potential new season of The Grand Tour – although it's worth noting that no new episodes have been officially greenlit yet by the streamer. Amazon declined to comment on the report when approached by RadioTimes.com. Bourgeois is best known for his trainspotting videos on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, while he also hosted a web series for Channel 4 which saw him travel with celebrities such as Tom Daley, Aisling Bea and Sam Ryder. Speaking last year, Hammond revealed that The Grand Tour was set to continue with new presenters and a new team behind the camera, although didn't reveal any further details. "It will be carrying on," he told Metro.co.uk. "The Grand Tour continues. We’re stepping away as the hosts, but Prime will be continuing it. So I can’t wait to sit on my own chair and watch somebody else do it. That’s amazing. "We’ll always be on hand to talk if they want to talk to us, absolutely. But it’s not for us to shape it anymore. We’re stepping away. "We made the show that we made... But there’ll be a different team doing a different show, and they’ll devise the show that fits them." Meanwhile, for any fans missing the antics of Clarkson, Hammond and May, Amazon recently confirmed that there are four retrospective specials on the way. The Not Very Grand Tour: The Power and the Glory will arrive on Friday 18th April 2025, and will be followed in the months to come by The Grand-ish Tour: A Trip Down Memory Lane, A Bit Further Down Memory Lane and Completely Lost Down Memory Lane. The specials will see the trio look back on some of their highlights – or indeed, lowlights – from their many trips and adventures. The Grand Tour is available to stream on Prime Video – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Check out more of our Entertainment 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.
Shetland, Sherlock and The Missing stars join unconventional BBC crime drama Mint
The series follows a young woman looking for love – while also being part of a fearsome crime family.
The BBC's highly anticipated new crime drama Mint has confirmed its cast. The eight-part series is the TV debut of filmmaker Charlotte Regan, who scooped one of the top Grand Jury Prizes at the Sundance Film Festival for her 2023 movie Scrapper. Mint is billed as "a darkly comic and unconventional drama" that follows Shannon, the daughter of a powerful crime family, as she desperately tries to find love with all the trouble that her position growing up in the dangerous world of the criminal elite brings. Shannon will be played by The Brutalist star Emma Laird, and Ben Coyle-Larner – aka hip-hop musician Loyle Carner – will make his acting debut opposite her as Arran, whose arrival changes everything for Shannon. Elsewhere, Shetland and Generation Z star Lewis Gribben will play older brother Luke, Sherlock and The Wheel of Time actress Lindsay Duncan will play grandma Ollie, The Missing and Breaking Bad's Laura Fraser will play mum Cat, and Control and Brighton Rock actor Sam Riley will play father Dylan. Regan, who serves as writer, director and executive producer on the project, said in a statement: “I had a little cry the other day thinking about how incredible this cast are. Absolute emotional wreck. "But I honestly can’t imagine these characters being brought into the world by better human beings. Every single one of them is going to smash it and I feel so grateful to have them all onboard.” Speaking when the series was first commissioned, Lindsay Salt – director of BBC Drama – added: "Mint is a crime drama like no other from the brilliant mind of Charlotte Regan and the teams at Fearless Minds and House Productions. "Championing the females in the family, it shows a very different side to what a life of crime is really like for those who live alongside that world. I’m over the moon that Charlotte has chosen to work with the BBC on her first TV series." Mint will air on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama 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.
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Who left Strictly 2024? Ninth celebrity to be voted out revealed
It was the end of the road for one popular pair.
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 eliminated another couple in tonight's (24th November) results show – and it came as a shock to many. After Saturday night's judges' scores, including the extra points on offer for the Dance-a-Thon, were combined with the public votes, host Tess Daly revealed that Jamie Borthwick and Montell Douglas were in this weekend's dreaded dance-off. Taking to the stage one more time to perform with partners Michelle Tsiakkas and Johannes Radebe respectively, the judges unanimously agreed to save Montell and Johannes – meaning Jamie and Michelle were eliminated from Strictly 2024. Although he finished joint fifth on this week's leaderboard, fans were sad to see the EastEnders star leave the competition – having topped the scoring twice over the course of the season. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/11/Strictly-Come-Dancing-2024-week-10-results-e45212b.jpg" width="4285" height="2857" alt="Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas standing on one side of the screen with Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe on the other, in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom." title="Jamie Borthwick, Michelle Tsiakkas, Montell Douglas, and Johannes Radebe on Strictly Come Dancing" /> Speaking after his exit, Jamie said: “Strictly is magic. That is all I can say. Strictly is magic. Not just everyone who you see in front of the camera, these four here [the judges], but everyone who works on this show. "I've had the best time. I could ramble on all day about this one [Michelle]. She's a new pro and she's absolutely been the most amazing teacher. We have laughed like you wouldn’t believe. I have nothing but the utmost respect for everyone on the show, so thank you.” Michelle added: “It goes without saying, Jamie is an amazing dancer, and he's improved so much week by week. He's worked so hard to get to where he is. It's my first year with a partner and I've realised that it's so much more than just the dancing and the technique – it's the bonds and the friendships that you make. "I waited two years for a partner and I wouldn't have had it any other way.” <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/11/Strictly-Come-Dancing-Jamie-Borthwick-Michelle-Tsiakkas-e528a63.jpg" width="4285" height="2857" alt="Tess Daly standing next Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom. Jamie is talking and gesturing to Michelle." title="Tess Daly, Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas on Strictly Come Dancing" /> The result means that Montell is through to the final six alongside Pete Wicks, Chris McCausland, Sarah Hadland, JB Gill and Tasha Ghouri. It was a memorable weekend for Tasha, who achieved the first 40 of the season for her American Smooth with partner Aljaž Škorjanec – prompting an emotional response from Anton Du Beke in particular. Read more: Strictly's Dianne Buswell leaves parents "sobbing their heart out" after emotional dance tribute Strictly Come Dancing confirms first celebs for 2025 live tour Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One at 7:05pm on Saturday 30th November 2024. Check out more of our Entertainment 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.
Doctor Who hints at plot twist with Christmas special title confusion
Doctor Who fans have another mystery to solve ahead of this year's Christmas special, following the release of a new official poster. The sci-fi, which airs on the BBC in the UK and on Disney Plus internationally, previously announced that this year's festive episode is called Joy to the World. However, in the new artwork unveiled by Disney Plus to coincide with Doctor Who Day, the title is instead printed as Joy to the Worlds. While fans initially assumed that the plural 'Worlds' was an error, the Disney Doctor Who social media account has been replying to comments to indicate that something else is afoot. In response to one fan asking why there was an 's' on the end of the title, the @disneydoctorwho Instagram wrote: "Won’t get any spoilers out of us." Another follower asking the same question got the reply: "Tune in Christmas Day to find out," while a separate comment from the official account added: "WORLDS? ???? Have to tune in to see what that means!" It's led some to speculate that there could be a multiversal twist in store, while others have wondered if the UK and international versions of the episode may be slightly different. As for what we do know about the episode, Joy to the World(s) was written by former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat and stars Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor along with Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan as a character named Joy. Moffat previously told BBC South East of the plot for the episode: "Imagine in the far, far future that a hotel chain got hold of the idea of time travel. What's the first thing a hotel chain would do if they had time travel? They'd realise they had an opportunity to sell all the unsold nights in their own hotels in history." Elsewhere during Doctor Who Day, Moffat took part in a live tweetalong for his recent episode Boom, the show announced its biggest props and costumes auction ever with more than 150 lots, and Patrick Troughton's final story as the Second Doctor – The War Games – was confirmed to be getting a colourised special edition next month. Read more: Doctor Who's William Hartnell in rare photos from first ever episodes Doctor Who fans shouldn't be worried about its future – it's built to survive Doctor Who will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas Day. Previous seasons are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who left Strictly 2024? Fifth celebrity to be voted out revealed
Another couple were eliminated from the ballroom after Halloween Week.
Strictly Come Dancing 2024's Halloween Week saw another couple bid farewell to the ballroom. This year's spooky-themed show saw some brilliant costumes – not least from Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke as the twins from The Shining – and some scarily good scores, with Jamie Borthwick and Sarah Hadland topping the leaderboard and Aljaž Škorjanec breaking his own record for a Halloween Samba with Tasha Ghouri. After Saturday night's routines, the public vote and judges' scores were combined – and it was bad news for Punam Krishan and Shayne Ward, who found themselves in the dance-off. Punam and her partner Gorka Marquez reprised their Tango to Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics, while Shayne and his partner Nancy Xu gave an encore performance of their Paso Doble to Edvard Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King. After doing everything they could to stay in the competition, it was then over to Strictly judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig and Anton to give their verdict. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/10/Strictly-Come-Dancing-Punam-Krishan-Gorka-Marquez-Shayne-Ward-Nancy-Xu-917f2ac.jpg" width="4242" height="2828" alt="Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez standing on one side of the ballroom and Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu standing on the other, both pairs in spotlights." title="Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez, and Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu on Strictly Come Dancing" /> And it was a unanimous decision to save Shayne and Nancy, meaning Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez became the fifth couple to be voted off Strictly 2024. Speaking to Tess Daly afterwards, the doctor said: "I am really proud of myself. You know, I’ve taken on something that’s so out of my comfort zone. The one thing that I’ve very much learnt is to say yes more, and that there is no point in your life when you can stop learning new skills. "I’ve learnt more than dancing, I’ve learnt so much from Gorka. Everyone’s been so incredible and it’s just memories that I’ll take home forever and I am very proud. I’ve made my family very proud. I’m just really grateful." Gorka added: "It's been incredible, it's been a fantastic six weeks. I'm very proud of what she has achieved. She's a GP and a mum. She had never danced before and I think she improved week by week. "I think she is truly what the show is about, someone who doesn't have experience in the performance world, came here and learnt to dance. She wanted to do so well and worked so hard. "Also I feel very proud and very honoured that we got to do a Bollywood dance, to represent your culture, show your culture to the world and open doors for so many people in your culture." Elsewhere, Amy Dowden was unable to feature in the results show, with her spokesperson confirming that she had been taken to hospital on Saturday night after feeling unwell. "Amy was feeling unwell and so an ambulance was called as a precaution," her rep said in a statement. "She is feeling much better and would like to thank the Strictly family for their love and concern. "We request Amy's privacy in matters of health is kindly respected." Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One at 6:30pm on Saturday 2nd November 2024. Check out more of our Entertainment 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.
Curfew – watch the first episode of the new Paramount+ original drama series
Sarah Parish, Mandip Gill and Alexandra Burke star in the Paramount+ thriller – watch the first episode now.
Add Curfew to your watchlist **Curfew episode 1 is no longer available to watch on the Radio Times app – head to Paramount+ to watch the full series .** Curfew – an intense new thriller from Paramount+ – is streaming now and Radio Times has an exclusive first look. For a limited time, you can watch the first episode right here on our app – a chance to delve into a world where men are strictly controlled by a nightly curfew. Alternatively, you can find the episode available exclusively on RadioTimes.com, and if you've dived into the first episode and are desperate to discover what happens next, you can subscribe now to Paramount+ to watch the rest of the series – and find all other episodes here. Adapted from Jayne Cowie’s gripping novel After Dark, Curfew raises thought-provoking questions about safety, control, and truth. In this alternative reality, society operates under The Women’s Safety Act, which enforces a strict 7pm to 7am curfew for all men. Their movements are tracked 24/7 by ankle tags, ensuring they comply with the law. Women, meanwhile, are finally able to navigate their evenings without fear – at least until a brutal murder disrupts the peace. When a young woman’s body is found on the steps of the Women’s Safety Centre, police officer Pamela Green suspects a man is responsible. Her controversial theory is met with resistance, as many believe the curfew guarantees safety, and authorities are eager to maintain public trust in the system. Sarah Parish stars as Pamela, a determined investigator who finds herself up against not only the law but also those who enforce it. She’s joined by Mitchell Robertson (Mayflies) as Eddie, a rookie cop with something to prove, and Mandip Gill as Sarah, an employee at the local tagging centre who becomes entangled in Pamela’s investigation. The cast also includes Alexandra Burke as Helen, a school teacher and advocate for the curfew, as well as well-known talents like Lucy Benjamin, Larry Lamb, Bobby Brazier, and many more. For fans of dark thrillers and dystopian dramas, Curfew promises to be an engrossing watch. With its layered storyline, intense performances, and a unique premise, this series is bound to keep audiences hooked.
Marvel fans react as Robert Downey Jr makes shock Avengers return as Doctor Doom
The Iron Man star is coming back to the MCU for a very different role.
Marvel dropped the biggest surprise of the weekend at its San Diego Comic-Con 2024 panel on Saturday night (27th July) – confirming that Robert Downey Jr has been cast as Doctor Doom in the next Avengers films. The actor is of course best known for his beloved turn as Iron Man in the MCU, but he will now be taking on the role of the iconic baddie in Avengers: Doomsday (May 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 2027). Downey took to the stage in Hall H wearing the Doctor Doom mask and outfit in front of hundreds of stunned Marvel fans, going on to say: "New mask, same task." It was also revealed that Infinity War and Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo will return to helm the two new Avengers movies, with the former of the films retitled from The Kang Dynasty to Doomsday. Now, fans have been reacting to the news of Downey's casting as Doctor Doom, with plenty excited at the prospect of seeing him back in the MCU. "Marvel bringing Robert Downey Jr back as Doctor Doom is epic," one wrote on X. "That guy IS Marvel. I guess he's gonna play a version of Tony Stark as Doctor Doom in another universe. Can't wait!" View oEmbed on the source website Another said: "Robert Downey Jr playing dr doom is a great move by marvel. The aura gonna be insane to watch." And a third wrote: "Honestly I didn't exactly like the casting but a few moments later after letting it soak in I realized I really love this casting and can not wait to see Downey as Doom plus HES FINALLY BACK IN THE MCU!!!!! I know it hasn't been terribly long but I miss him." While there have been no further details on whether Downey's Doom will somehow connect to his Tony Stark, some were worried what the casting means for the villainous character. One noted: "I… I dont know about this… Doctor Doom is my FAVORITE Marvel Villain… of like… ALL TIME… RDJ IS Iron Man, I cannot see him as anyone else other than Tony Stark… He is a great actor, but not gonna lie, would have preferred someone else in the role…" Another shared: "Downey as doom I get as a decision from the studio, I’m worried they are gonna miss a lot of Dooms backstory if he is just slotted in for Kang. This character is complex and cool and evil and a badass and I hope to god they do him justice." Others were a lot more pessimistic, suggesting that it would have been a good opportunity to bring another actor into the MCU. One fan wrote: "Pretty disappointing. I love Downey but I’d much prefer a lesser known actor for Doom. I’m sure it’ll be good in the end but right now just a bummer and feels more like Disney desperately trying to ignite what once was instead of an inspired casting." And then there was Thunderbolts* star Florence Pugh, who plays Yelena Belova in the MCU. When shown the moment Downey unmasked himself on stage by Variety, her jaw dropped as she added: "I didn't see this – I bet it went insane in there!" View oEmbed on the source website Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will release in May 2026 and May 2027 respectively. 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.
Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood has his say on show's future after "shock" claims
"I love it, so I wouldn't want anything to jeopardise that."
Craig Revel Horwood has spoken of his "shock" at hearing about the recent claims surrounding Strictly Come Dancing – but insisted he doesn't think the show's future is under threat. Earlier this year, Giovanni Pernice denied allegations of "abusive or threatening behaviour" towards former dance partners following tabloid reports of a BBC investigation, while last week Graziano Di Prima explained that he "deeply regrets" the events that led to his own departure from the new season, saying his "intense passion and determination to win" may have affected his "training regime". Now, long-time judge Horwood has revealed that he was unaware of any complaints about professional dancers and he found out about the allegations "through the press". "It's a shock and news to me," he told BBC Radio Wales's Lucy Owen. "The judges are never present at any of the teaching and we literally come in on a Saturday and just judge what we see before us. "We're kept very, very separate to the rest of the company, so for us it's complete news. Every day I read about something and think, 'That can't be right...'" When asked if he's worried about the future of the beloved BBC ballroom show, he added: "I don't think so, because it's one of those shows that belongs in the people's hearts at home who love dancing, and there's nothing better than seeing someone come from nothing and work hard and move up to being absolutely phenomenal. "It's a beautiful show to be involved in and I'm very proud of it. I love it, so I wouldn't want anything to jeopardise that." It follows a number of high-profile allegations concerning the show, with actress and former Strictly star Amanda Abbington previously claiming in an interview with The Mail on Sunday that "Giovanni is nasty" and that "he was awful to a few of us". Speaking to The Sun on Sunday this weekend, she added: "I had to think long and hard about making a complaint because I knew the backlash I would get. But I would not have been able to live with myself for future people going on that show." In a statement, Pernice's spokesperson said: "Giovanni refutes these allegations and denies any accusations of abusive or threatening behaviour. "He has provided substantive evidence to the investigation and he remains fully confident of clearing his name." Meanwhile, documentarian Zara McDermott – who took part in last year's Strictly with Di Prima – opened up about "distressing" incidents in the training room. She wrote: "I have wrestled with the fear of opening up – I was scared about public backlash, I was scared about my future, I was scared of victim shaming. But after a lot of conversations with those I love, I've gained the strength to face these fears, and when I was asked to speak to the BBC, I spoke candidly about my time on the show." Di Prima said in a statement on social media: "While there are aspects of this story involving external influences that I can't discuss at this time, I remain committed to being strong for my family and friends. "I wish the Strictly family and the BBC nothing but success in the future. I also want to thank everyone who has supported my career, both professionally and personally. When the time is right, I will share my story." In response to the reports, the BBC has previously said: "Anyone involved in a complaint has a right to confidentiality and fair process. If a complaint is made to the BBC, we assess and take any necessary steps to establish the facts, whether there is a case to answer, and, if appropriate, what action should be taken. "This is all within the context of the BBC having duties of care to everyone linked to a complaint - that applies to those that have raised the complaint and to those that have been complained about. "Whilst we know our shows have been positive experiences for many of those who have taken part, we will always look at any issues raised with care, fairness and sensitivity to everyone concerned." Read more: Strictly's Tess Daly hoping for special surprises for 20th anniversary Layton Williams: 'Cabaret audition was a walk in the park compared to Strictly' Strictly Come Dancing will return later this year. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock dies, aged 49
The frontman, born Seth Binzer, was best known for his band's 2000 hit Butterfly.
Shifty Shellshock, the lead singer of American rap rock band Crazy Town, has died at the age of 49. The frontman, born Seth Binzer, was best known for the group's 2000 hit Butterfly, which reached number three in the UK singles chart and was certified platinum. His death was confirmed by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner, who noted that he was found dead at home. No further details have been revealed. Binzer founded Crazy Town in 1995 with Bret 'Epic' Mazur, and the pair went on to release their first studio album The Gift of Game four years later. They released their second album, Darkhorse, in 2002 but split the following year. They reunited and put out their third LP, The Brimstone Sluggers, in 2015, before Mazur departed the band in 2017. View oEmbed on the source website Binzer had previously battled addiction and appeared on VH1 reality shows Celebrity Rehab and Sober House, speaking candidly about his personal struggles. "I was amazed at how screwed up my life got, it was like an overnight disaster," he told NOVA FM in 2012. "I was this kid who just loved making music... and you can't ever predict or guess you're going to have a song that's that massive. All of a sudden I had really deep pockets, and I had a lot of money. "A lot of my close friends passed away or disappeared and all of a sudden I had this crowd of people around me that were fake... and then I went through a break-up with my wife who I had my first baby with and I kind of had a mid-life crisis where I was mad at the world." Fans and fellow music stars have paid tribute to Binzer, with LA photographer Mike Azria writing on Instagram: "RIP old friend… remember you best as a kid in a skateboard with the entire world in front of you… sending love to your family."
Why has Conor McGregor pulled out of Chandler fight?
All the latest on UFC 303, including who will now main event in Las Vegas.
UFC 303 takes place at the end of the month, but it will no longer feature one of the biggest names in MMA. Conor McGregor, who had been due to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon to face Michael Chandler, has pulled out of the fight. But why is McGregor v Chandler not going ahead? And what will replace the clash as the UFC main event? Read on for the latest. Why has Conor McGregor pulled out of Michael Chandler fight? Conor McGregor has pulled out of his fight against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 due to injury, it has been announced. UFC president Dana White confirmed the news in a social media video on Thursday 13th June. No further details have been released about the nature of the injury or whether the clash will be rescheduled. View oEmbed on the source website There had been much speculation in the run-up to the fight that McGregor might not make the event, after the mixed martial artist shared and then deleted an old video on Instagram of him talking about injuries, accompanied with a pensive face emoji and praying hands. "I think the more resistance you train with, the less movement and the more injury," he said in the clip. "But the less resistance you train with, the more movement and the less injury." Watch UFC 303 with a discovery+ Premium monthly pass including TNT Sports McGregor had also issued an apology after a Dublin press conference for UFC 303 was cancelled "due to a series of obstacles out of our control". The fight with Chandler was due to be McGregor's first since breaking his leg during a defeat to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. What is the UFC 303 main event? In the wake of the McGregor-Chandler cancellation, White revealed that Alex Pereira v Jiri Prochazka will now main event UFC 303. UFC light heavyweight champion Pereira will defend his belt for the second time in as many months at the Las Vegas event. It has also been confirmed that Jamahal Hill v Carlos Ulberg has been taken off the card due to a knee injury to Hill. In its place, the featherweight match-up between Brian 'T-City' Ortega and Diego Lopes will now be the co-main event. UFC 303 will take place on 29th June. Watch UFC 303 with a discovery+ Premium monthly pass including TNT Sports If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Gen V confirms Andre Anderson won't be recast after Chance Perdomo's death
"We will honour Chance and his legacy this season."
Gen V has confirmed that the role of Andre Anderson will not be recast following the death of actor Chance Perdomo. The 27-year-old died in a motorcycle accident in March 2024, leading to an outpouring of tributes from co-stars and fans. Filming on the second season of Prime Video's The Boys spin-off was subsequently postponed, and producers have now confirmed that they have a new start date, having made changes to the storyline to "honour Chance and his legacy". In a statement on the show's official social media accounts, the Gen V producers wrote: "As we continue to navigate the tragic loss of Chance Perdomo, everyone at Gen V is determined to find the best way to pay respect to his memory. "We won't be recasting the role, because no one can replace Chance. Instead, we have been taking the time and space to refract our season 2 storylines as we begin production in May. We will honour Chance and his legacy this season." View oEmbed on the source website Alongside his role in Gen V, Perdomo was best known for playing Ambrose Spellman in Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Sabrina Spellman star Kiernan Shipka called him "the most fiery, creative, loving, connected, and caring force you could possibly imagine" following his tragic passing. She wrote: "As playful as he was kind. As loving as he was hilarious. He never failed to make me laugh and he never failed to keep me on my toes (or off of them if he was giving me a piggyback ride to my trailer, which he often did. Thanks Chance). "His humanity was a generous gift to me and to so many people. Really hard to picture this world without him in it. I loved him with my whole heart. I always will." Perdomo also had roles in children's TV series such as Hetty Feather and Moominvalley, and took over the role of Landon Gibson from Shane Paul McGhie in the After series of films. Gen V is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Check out more of our Sci-Fi 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.
Doctor Who season 14 unveils new trailer featuring Space Babies, musical numbers
A brand new trailer for Doctor Who has been unveiled, showing off even more from Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson's first full season. In the latest trailer, The Doctor beckons us to join him in his new adventures and we see everything from musical numbers, Space Babies, apocalyptic dangers, new enemies, and The Doctor threatening a dangerous new foe. Once again, the trailer features our hero promising Carla Sunday (Michelle Greenidge) that he will keep her adopted daughter Ruby (Millie Gibson) safe in their travels. Will he keep his promise? The new footage arrived today (Sunday 31st March) along with confirmation of the new episode titles for the upcoming season 14. The list of episodes has been unveiled in order as Space Babies, The Devil's Chord, Boom, 73 Yards, Dot and Bubble, Rogue, The Legend of Ruby Sunday, and Empire of Death. View oEmbed on the source website Aside from the third and sixth episodes, showrunner Russell T Davies is the writer of every episode, with former showrunner Steven Moffat penning the third, and writing duo Kate Herron and Briony Redman penning the sixth which is set in the Regency period. New guest stars in the fourteenth run will include the newly-announced Golda Rosheuvel, Jinkx Monsoon, Aneurin Barnard, Jack Forsyth-Noble, Jonathan Groff, and Indira Varma as The Duchess. Meanwhile, returning faces include Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart, Michelle Greenidge as Carla Sunday, Angela Wynter as Cherry Sunday, Ruth Madeley as Shelly-Anne Bingham, Yasmin Finney as Rose Noble, Bonnie Langford as classic companion Melanie Bush, and Anita Dobson as the mysterious Mrs Flood. It comes after the first full trailer for Doctor Who season 14 was released earlier this month, with fans combing through the footage for all the clues they could find about the new episodes. There's not long to go until the TARDIS returns either – with the first two episodes arriving at midnight on 11th May on BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Disney Plus at the same time around the world. While the new release schedule has proven controversial among some fans, showrunner Russell T Davies recently discussed the importance of Doctor Who being among the "the big hitters" of the streaming world, and the need to prepare for all eventualities to secure the show's long-term future. Speaking on the Firecrotch & Normcore: They Like To Watch podcast, he said: "Even before [Disney] approached me, I had already said in various interviews, 'I think Doctor Who would have to become a co-production, there's no way the BBC is going to fund that'. "You've also got to look in the long term at the end of the BBC, which is somehow surely undoubtedly on its way in some shape or form. What, is Doctor Who going to die then? No, you've got to prepare for that kind of stuff." Doctor Who returns to BBC One and iPlayer on 11th May. Doctor Who is available to watch on BBC iPlayer and on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial here. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Doctor Who director teases holograms and "zero-g" sequences
Ncuti Gatwa's Time Lord has a lot on his plate.
We're starting to get a real sense of just how epic Ncuti Gatwa's time on Doctor Who is going to be – and now we can add holograms and zero-gravity sequences to our list of things to expect. In the latest issue of Doctor Who Magazine, Ben A Williams – who is directing one of the season 15 episodes due to air in 2025 – teased what fans have to look forward to, and it sounds like the extra Disney money is being very well spent. Williams, whose previous credits include Sherwood, Humans and War of the Worlds, said: "I'm directing only one episode, but it's a very big episode. "It's hard to talk about it without letting any spoilers go but... I think it's the holograms. Or maybe the sequences in zero-g? Or our days with 50 aliens? Honestly, there are so many parts to it I'm finding it hard to pick just one!" When the full trailer for season 14 was released earlier this month, fans noticed a hologram of David Tennant's Doctor in the background of one of the scenes featuring Gatwa's Time Lord, but whether this is in any way connected to the holograms Williams is referring to for season 15 remains to be seen. In terms of what we know about this year's run, it was recently confirmed that the first two episodes will arrive at midnight UK time on BBC iPlayer on 11th May, dropping on Disney Plus around the world at the same time. They will also air on BBC One later that evening before the Eurovision Song Contest. View Green Video on the source website Writers on the new season include Kate Herron and Briony Redman, former showrunner Steven Moffat and, of course, current showrunner Russell T Davies. Guest stars include Dame Siân Phillips, Aneurin Barnard, Lenny Rush, Jinkx Monsoon and Jonathan Groff, with returns for Mel Bush's Bonnie Langford, Rose Noble's Yasmin Finney and Kate Stewart's Jemma Redgrave. We won't have too long to wait for even more Doctor Who news either, as the BBC has confirmed that a brand new trailer and all eight episode titles will arrive this Sunday (31st March). View oEmbed on the source website Read more: Doctor Who showrunner rules out 2025 celebrations for 20th anniversary of reboot Doctor Who boss talks future-proofing show in case of BBC's demise Doctor Who returns to BBC One and iPlayer on 11th May. Doctor Who is available to watch on BBC iPlayer and on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial here. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Steve Pemberton? Meet the Taskmaster season 17 contestant
Local tasks for local people? The Inside No. 9 star is ready to do battle for Greg's golden head.
Taskmaster is back for its 17th season, and any fears that it might be running out of top comedy talent to take part should be swiftly allayed by this year's cast. There has been much excitement among UK TV fans to see Steve Pemberton in the new line-up, given his work on some of the most critically acclaimed shows of the past 25 years. While he might not be as familiar to some international audiences, that's about to change when he takes on Greg Davies and Alex Horne's madcap challenges. So, read on for everything you need to know about Steve Pemberton's career so far and what else he has been in. Who is Steve Pemberton on Taskmaster? Steve Pemberton is an actor and writer, who has developed a cult following for some of his dark TV comedies. He first rose to fame as a member of the sketch comedy group The League of Gentlemen, alongside Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson. The troupe began life with stage shows, winning top prize at the 1997 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, before making the leap to BBC Radio 4 on On the Town with the League of Gentlemen. What has Steve Pemberton been in before? The League of Gentlemen went on to become the now-iconic TV series in 1999, running for three seasons and three subsequent reunion specials, as well as three sell-out live tours and a very meta 2005 film, The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse. Pemberton continued to work with Shearsmith, with both men creating and starring in horror comedy Psychoville and anthology series Inside No. 9 – the latter of which is due to come to an end after nine hugely successful seasons later this year. Elsewhere, Pemberton played the role of Mick Garvey in ITV sitcom Benidorm and had a key role in the first run of Happy Valley. Drama fans outside the UK may know him best for playing MI6 agent Paul Bradwell in Killing Eve season 3, and he was part of the cast of Steven Moffat's brilliant Doctor Who double Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead. And that's before we get into his extensive guest roles, in everything from Death in Paradise and Midsomer Murders to Good Omens and Horrible Histories. Pemberton also has a stage career, appearing in the National Theatre's 2012 production of She Stoops to Conquer, the West End revival of Dead Funny in 2016 (which also starred Taskmaster alum Katherine Parkinson) and Martin McDonagh's jet-black play The Pillowman last year. Is Steve Pemberton on X or Instagram? While he is not on Instagram, Pemberton is on X – you can follow him at @SP1nightonly. As the name of his handle suggests, he initially joined in 2014 (back when the platform was known as Twitter) for one night only to answer fans' questions about Inside No. 9. Thankfully, he returned the following year and is still going strong. Taskmaster fans might also be interested in the chance to bid for tasks from the show signed by this year's stars, with money going to Derian House Children's Hospice – keep an eye on Pemberton's X account for more details. View Green Video on the source website Taskmaster returns at 9pm on 28th March on Channel 4. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. Visit our hub for more Entertainment news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Nick Mohammed? Meet the Taskmaster season 17 contestant
The Ted Lasso star has a strong claim for the greatest outfit in the show's history.
Roll up, one and all – it's time for brand new Taskmaster, with more of the same old chaos. One of this year's cast, Nick Mohammed, will be very familiar to comedy fans for his role in one of the biggest sitcoms of the decade so far, and has a very impressive CV of TV shows and films beyond that. And regardless of how well he does, he's already secured his place in the Taskmaster history books for his incredible outfit during the pre-recorded tasks – dressing up in full Dracula costume and make-up. So if you're wondering what else Mohammed has been in, read on for a full ac-Count (sorry). Who is Nick Mohammed on Taskmaster? Nick Mohammed is an actor and comedian, who has starred in a number of TV series, films and stage shows. While studying for a PhD in geology, Mohammed first got involved in comedy by joining the Cambridge Footlights – following in the footsteps of many of the country's leading performers, including Taskmaster alumni like Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins, Hugh Dennis, Tim Key and Alex Horne himself. He continued gigging in the evenings while temping at Morgan Stanley in the daytime, and made the full-time move to acting when he landed a role in the Billy Goat episode of 2008 BBC anthology series Fairy Tales. What has Nick Mohammed been in before? Mohammed is best known to viewers around the world for his role as Nate in Apple TV+'s runaway hit Ted Lasso. It's a part that has seen him nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and winning the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Award. He also wrote Sky sitcom Intelligence, starring opposite Friends actor David Schwimmer, and was a regular in CBBC series Sorry, I've Got No Head and Hank Zipzer. He can currently be seen in the new Sally Wainwright Disney Plus fantasy Renegade Nell, playing Billy Blind – the spirit who helps Nell realise her destiny. You might also recognise Mohammed from guest roles in a host of comedies, including Stath Lets Flats, Miranda, Fresh Meat, Mandy and the Inside No. 9 episode Simon Says (working with a certain Steve Pemberton). In addition, Mohammed has had a number of BBC Radio 4 shows and appeared on the big screen in The Martian, Bridget Jones's Baby and Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, among others. Mohammed will also be familiar to viewers for his cult comedy alter ego Mr Swallow – the self-proclaimed "famous athlete, singer and orphan" who has toured the UK and popped up in everything from 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown to the BAFTA Film Awards. His 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Mr Swallow – The Musical saw the character starring in a fictional version of the Dracula story, and the production ran in the West End the following year. So Taskmaster isn't the first time Mohammed has channelled the iconic vampire. Is Nick Mohammed on X or Instagram? He is! You can follow him on X at @nickmohammed and on Instagram at @nickmohammedy. We'd especially recommend following him if you're into Taskmaster spoilers – he revealed his involvement in the new season on X (formerly Twitter) after this year's New Year Treat episode. The only problem is it wasn't officially announced until after Champion of Champions 3 two weeks later... Joking about the mix-up when the line-up was confirmed, he wrote on Instagram: "Some of you might know this already (can’t think why ????) LET BATTLE COMMENCE!" View Green Video on the source website Taskmaster returns on Thursday 28th March at 9pm on Channel 4. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. Visit our hub for more Entertainment news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.