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items: BAFTA-winning The Night Manager actor confirmed for all-star political thriller on Northern Ireland peace process
items: Ricky Gervais's new Netflix comedy Alley Cats confirms release date
items: Harry Potter TV series renewed for season 2 at HBO – as major star addresses Voldemort casting rumours
items: Death Valley season 2 release date is finally confirmed for hit BBC One series
items: Philomena Cunk favourite Diane Morgan is reunited with Motherland co-star in first look at new BBC sci-fi sitcom
items: Friends icon Lisa Kudrow reveals surprising opinion of beloved character: "He was horrible"
items: Mock the Week revival returning for special bonus episodes ahead of official season 2 on TLC
items: Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending explained - Kingpin's fate is a grave injustice
items: Daredevil: Born Again season 3 release date speculation and latest news
items: Will there be a season 2 of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord?
items: Lanterns release date, cast, trailer and latest news on DC series
items: The Crown prequel tipped to see creator Peter Morgan return to write series beginning with events in 1901
items: Scrubs revival finally gets its future confirmed after returning from 16 years off screens
items: Rivals star and Pride & Prejudice icon confirmed for new 'propulsive lunar thriller' series
items: From season 4 finally confirms UK rollout - with a treat for fans
items: X-Men MCU reboot release date speculation, cast rumours and news
items: Martin Lewis confirmed to receive special award 2026 at the BAFTA Television Awards
items: Avengers: Doomsday release date, trailers and latest news
items: Daredevil: Born Again season 2 release schedule – When is episode 8 out?
items: Hollywood icon confirmed to replace Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus season 4 after recast decision
items: Widow's Bay release schedule: When is the next episode on Apple TV?
items: The House of the Spirits release schedule: When is the next episode on Prime Video?
items: A Taste for Murder cast: Who stars in ITV's mystery drama?
items: Ted Lasso season 4 finally gets premiere date confirmed as first look at new episodes unveiled
items: Severance favourite Adam Scott teases show's ending and what fans can expect from season 3
items: New The Big Bang Theory spin-off series confirms release month with first-look images
items: British TV legend Nicola Walker's much-anticipated "messy" anti-romantic comedy confirms release date
items: Missing classic episode of The Morecambe & Wise Show has finally been discovered after nearly 60 years
items: Amandaland season 2 release date finally confirmed by BBC as beloved spin-off series returns
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BAFTA-winning The Night Manager actor confirmed for all-star political thriller on Northern Ireland peace process
type: item
date: 2026-05-08T11:45:51.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: "It's about the belief that dialogue can triumph over violence," said director Terry George.
encoded: Chris O'Dowd will lead the cast of an upcoming political thriller titled Ceasefire, which dramatises events leading up to the Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland. The former IT Crowd and Black Mirror star will play Niall O'Dowd (no relation), an Irish-American journalist who played a covert role in connecting the Irish Republican Army (IRA) with US President Bill Clinton's government. The upcoming feature film, titled Ceasefire, will follow O'Dowd as he "risks his life" to secure a lasting peace between the "deadliest enemies", with an all-star cast assembled to play key figures in the true story. Hollywood legend Jane Fonda has been cast as the US Ambassador to Ireland Jean Kennedy Smith, the sister of assassinated President John F Kennedy, who represented the Clinton administration in Dublin between 1993 and 1998. John C Reilly will play American politician Bruce Morrison, known for being an intermediary between Gerry Adams and Clinton, while Ciarán Hinds will portray businessman William J Flynn, another active participant in the peace process. BAFTA-winning The Night Manager alum Tom Hollander, also known for The White Lotus and Feud: Capote vs The Swans, has been announced for a leading role in the film too, although his character is yet to be confirmed. Ceasefire is the latest project from film director Terry George, whose past works In the Name of the Father, The Boxer and Some Mother's Son, have examined aspects of The Troubles. He is also known for harrowing 2004 drama Hotel Rwanda. George wrote the script for the film, which is expected to commence filming in Ireland later this year. The filmmaker said in a statement (via Deadline): "Ceasefire is about the fragile, dangerous, often invisible work required to end conflict. "It's about the belief that dialogue can triumph over violence. It's a message and a story that is dramatic, moving and vital. I am honoured to tell it." View Green Video on the source website Producers Trevor Birn…

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Ricky Gervais's new Netflix comedy Alley Cats confirms release date
type: item
date: 2026-05-07T14:53:40.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The animated series sees the After Life cast reunite – as you've never seen them before.
encoded: Ricky Gervais sitcom Alley Cats finally has a confirmed premiere date on Netflix, with the animated series set to arrive this summer. The six-part comedy imagines the "trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats from all walks of society, who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life". Gervais voices the main character alongside a cast containing many of his After Life collaborators, including Tom Basden, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Diane Morgan, Jo Hartley, Andrew Brooke and Tony Way. Joining the party for this latest project is EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy, whose prior work in the comedy genre includes Psychoville, Mandy and Motherland. If you're excited to see what's in store, mark your calendars: Alley Cats will be available to stream on Netflix from Friday 7 August 2026. Netflix promises that Gervais's "signature style of heart and social commentary" will feature in the series, which marks his first self-produced animated effort since The Ricky Gervais Show concluded in 2012. That series took segments from the podcast of the same name (also featuring Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington), and brought them to life in a retro style evoking The Flintstones and Scooby-Doo producers Hanna-Barbera. Therefore, Alley Cats marks Gervais's first major foray into scripted animation (besides his work on a popular 2006 episode of The Simpsons). Don't Hug Me I'm Scared producers Blink Industries are behind the design of the show. The comedian will be in attendance at this June's Annecy International Animation Festival, where he'll join a discussion of the upcoming project and the first two episodes will be screened for guests. Speaking to Radio Times earlier this year, Gervais said it was a "no brainer" to work with his After Life cast again in Alley Cats. "You know them, you trust them, you know what they're good at [and] it's fun," he explained. Alley Cats is coming to Netflix on 7 August 2026. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is…

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Harry Potter TV series renewed for season 2 at HBO – as major star addresses Voldemort casting rumours
type: item
date: 2026-05-07T12:09:03.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Would the latest suggestion be a Vision-ary choice?
encoded: HBO's Harry Potter TV series has been renewed for a second season, prior to a single episode being released, as the streamer attempts to limit the hiatus between each instalment. The show is expected to devote an entire season to each entry in JK Rowling's series of books, meaning that the second entry will be based primarily on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Production will resume in the autumn, with season 1 writer Jon Brown (The Franchise, Succession) being promoted to co-showrunner alongside Francesca Gardiner in order to facilitate the show's demanding overlapping schedule. "It has become clear that bringing on a co-showrunner is the key to maintaining our momentum," said Gardiner in a statement. The comment implicitly addresses concern that a slow production cycle could result in stars Dominic McLaughlin (Harry), Alastair Stout (Ron) and Arabella Stanton (Hermione) growing up faster than their characters. "I've loved working with Jon from the very first day we met on Succession through to these recent times together on Harry Potter," she continued. "Not only do I have huge admiration for his writing, but he's also a brilliant collaborator and a lovely person." Brown commented: "It has been a joy to write on Philosopher's Stone and I'd like to thank Francesca and HBO for putting their faith in me to continue this remarkable journey. Seems you're never too old to get your invitation to Hogwarts." View Green Video on the source website The news comes with speculation still rampant over who will play the Wizarding World's big bad, Lord Voldemort, in the rebooted series, with original star Ralph Fiennes recently playing down rumours of his return. It seems more likely that, as with the rest of the Harry Potter cast, the role will go to a new actor, with suggestions ranging from Cillian Murphy to Tilda Swinton and, most recently, Paul Bettany. The actor, known for playing JARVIS/Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, addressed the murmurs of his involvem…

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Death Valley season 2 release date is finally confirmed for hit BBC One series
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date: 2026-05-06T15:29:57.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: A litter pick takes a lethal turn in the season premiere.
encoded: It's almost time for another expedition into Death Valley, as the BBC has announced a premiere date for the hotly anticipated second season. Gwyneth Keyworth and Timothy Spall star in the comedic murder-mystery series, playing the unlikely partnership of plucky detective Janie Mallowan and actor John Chapel, who was once her idol as a TV detective named Caesar. The series was a runaway hit on BBC One and iPlayer last year, besting David Mitchell's Ludwig in overnight ratings to become the broadcaster's biggest comedy launch in five years. It's no surprise, then, that a renewal soon followed, with Death Valley season 2 now confirmed to premiere on Sunday 17 May at 8:15pm on BBC One. Viewers will also be able to binge the box set on iPlayer from that same date. The opening episode of Death Valley season 2 stages an awkward reunion between the pair, whose fragile friendship was blown apart when it emerged that John had started dating Janie's mother, Yvonne (Gavin & Stacey's Melanie Walters). They'll need to put their entangled personal lives to one side when called to investigate a suspicious death among a community service group, after one of its members is pushed from the top of a ruined castle. According to the synopsis, the suspects include "the deceased's spiteful ex-wife, a sarky young offender, a hardened criminal, a disgraced Welsh politician and their happy-go-lucky supervisor". John will take a typically eccentric approach to the case, going undercover within the group to glean who might have been capable of such a terrible crime. Meanwhile, we'll find out how Janie is faring with her promotion to the rank of Detective Inspector. That's not the only change in her life, as she's also flown the nest in protest of her mother's love life, moving in with her pathologist colleague Helen Baxter (played by a returning Alexandria Riley). View oEmbed on the source website Steffan Rhodri and Rithvik Andugula complete the series regulars, while guests include SNL UK's Ha…

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Philomena Cunk favourite Diane Morgan is reunited with Motherland co-star in first look at new BBC sci-fi sitcom
type: item
date: 2026-05-06T14:34:14.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: News
description: A widowed older woman finds an unlikely ally in her robotic home helper in the upcoming BBC sitcom.
encoded: Diane Morgan reunites with a fan-favourite Motherland co-star for her latest BBC sitcom Ann Droid, which dropped a selection of first-look images today. The upcoming series follows Sue (played by The Royle Family and Riot Women star Sue Johnston) after she is gifted a high-tech "Basic Eldercare Robot" by her well-meaning son, Michael (Motherland's Paul Ready). The high-tech helper is intended to look after Sue when Michael moves out (again) to have another crack at repairing his ailing marriage, much to the chagrin of his mother, who considers the "overly attentive" appliance to be her "worst nightmare". Nevertheless, over time an "unlikely friendship" develops between the two, when widowed Sue realises that her robotic aide can help with "settling scores" and other such things that her son "never gets round to". Described as a "buddy comedy between an older woman and her robot who isn't quite as advanced socially as she is technically," the series asks a key question in the age of AI: "What is replaceable and what is not?" These first-look images offer a glimpse of the odd pairing of Sue and 'Linda' (the name her second-hand Ann Droid goes by), including a snap of the latter fresh out of her rather worn-out box on the doorstep. Another image gives us our first look at Sue and her son, Michael, affectionately pictured together in her kitchen. This marks the latest collaboration between Morgan and Ready, following their memorable partnership as close friends Liz and Kevin in Motherland, who navigated the world of suburban parenting alongside Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin). It remains to be seen whether Michael is quite as timid as stay-at-home dad Kevin, but the characters are connected by their similarly imperfect marital life. Ann Droid is a six-part sitcom headed to BBC One and iPlayer later this year, co-created by Morgan and former Taskmaster contestant Sarah Kendall (Dreamland). The series was commissioned in May of last year and started filming in October. At the…

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Friends icon Lisa Kudrow reveals surprising opinion of beloved character: "He was horrible"
type: item
date: 2026-05-06T13:41:52.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The comedy star isn't mincing her words in a new interview.
encoded: Friends star Lisa Kudrow has revealed her unfiltered thoughts on one of the show's most iconic storylines – and characters – as she blasts Ross (David Schwimmer) for being a "bad boyfriend". Kudrow became a household name through the character of Phoebe Buffay, one of the six principal members of the Central Perk pals, whose lives were chronicled across 10 seasons of the legendary sitcom. In that time, the show's most famous (or infamous) coupling was Ross and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), whose will-they-won't-they dynamic stretched across the entire run. Their initial dalliance came to an end after a blazing row over Rachel's demanding job, which brought her in close proximity to handsome colleague Mark (Steven Eckholdt), whom Ross felt rather threatened by. These strains eventually caused Rachel to suggest a "break" in their relationship, at which point Ross immediately slept with another woman. Cue: decades' worth of debate over whether this was an act of cheating, or if they really were "on a break". Kudrow's mind is made up: "Well, no [they weren't]. But it's beyond that. It's beyond break or not — he was a bad boyfriend." The actor told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show: "We did the reunion just, like, five years ago… We were all so like, 'They were on a break.' Like, 'Rachel, that hysterical shrew, not letting him sleep with someone and won't get back together.'" However, since rewatching the sitcom as a way to remember her late co-star Matthew Perry, Kudrow has come to see the storyline from a different point of view. "She shouldn't have gotten back with him because he was horrible," she continued, to supportive cheers from the studio audience. Kudrow concluded: "To me, it's like, I don't care if he slept with three other women or no other women. You had a crisis at work, so you weren't available for a few nights, and he flipped out. And you're like, 'Wow!'" The actor is referencing the cringe-inducing moment when Ross turns up at Rachel's office with a picnic …

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Mock the Week revival returning for special bonus episodes ahead of official season 2 on TLC
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date: 2026-05-06T09:18:03.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The satirical panel show won't need to worry about a shortage of material...
encoded: Mock the Week's revival is going from strength to strength, with additional episodes ordered to air this summer in anticipation of a continually chaotic news cycle. The satirical panel show, hosted by Dara Ó Briain, started life on BBC Two, where it enjoyed a remarkable 17-year run before facing the axe in 2022. Fortunately, it wouldn't be gone for long. Earlier this year, free-to-air channel TLC staged a revival for the series, which teamed returning host Ó Briain with new regular panellist Rhys James, to a positive reception from viewers. So much so that, in addition to the previously confirmed second season (coming in September), Warner Bros Discovery – which owns TLC – has now commissioned five additional episodes of Mock the Week to air during the summer. Ó Briain commented: "The Prime Minister in trouble, the world running out of oil, and the most chaotic World Cup in history about to start? Well, that sounds like a week worth mocking. Of course we're back!" Indeed, with so many shocking stories in the news, and troublingly few signs of the cycle slowing down, Mock the Week won't be short of topics to cover or controversy to court during its special summer run. Mock the Week's summer edition will consist of five episodes in total, which begin on TLC at 9pm on Sunday 7 June. Guests for the abridged run are still to be confirmed, but the network promises more of "the nation's favourite comedians". The previous season boasted appearances from the likes of Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard, Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan and Ahir Shah, among others. Warner Bros Discovery's Graham Lafferty said: "We are delighted to be partnering with [producers] Angst to bring viewers an extra burst of Mock the Week this summer on TLC. "Following May's elections and a football World Cup from North America, fans of the series can expect more comedy gold as topical satire meets a summer packed with global and local events and an ever-changing news agenda." Mock the Week is available to strea…

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Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending explained - Kingpin's fate is a grave injustice
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date: 2026-05-06T02:30:32.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: Matt Murdock's idea of justice is called into question in a tone-deaf finale.
encoded: **Warning: contains full spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 8.** Daredevil: Born Again season 2 has ended on rather odd note, with the future of Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) hanging in the balance while Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) essentially gets off scot-free. The whole season has been building towards a conclusive showdown between these arch-enemies, which finally takes place after the earth-shattering trial of Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll). But while Born Again season 2's finale, titled The Southern Cross, will have major ramifications for Matt himself, it may leave fans divided over the fate of New York's unstable Mayor, formerly known as Kingpin. For all the build-up and angst that preceded it, Daredevil: Born Again's towering villain is handed a gentle ultimatum that hardly seems appropriate given the extent of his violent and ruthless crimes. Is this really the end of his story? Read on for our take on the strange Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending – including Kingpin's fate, Matt's enormous sacrifice and the potential return of The Defenders. Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending explained – Kingpin's fate is a grave injustice Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ends with a battle at a New York City courthouse, where the dynamic between Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) is permanently transformed. Prior to the riot breaking out, Matt had turned up to defend Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) against the trumped-up charges put against her by Mayor Fisk's corrupt administration, making an enormous sacrifice in order to do so. In front of the entire courtroom and media in attendance, he outed himself as the masked vigilante known as Daredevil, and used this revelation to provide damning witness testimony against the crook formerly known as Kingpin. With Karen acquitted and Fisk's credibility severely damaged, it initially seems to be a resounding victory for all those who have been working to topple the New York City re…

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Daredevil: Born Again season 3 release date speculation and latest news
type: item
date: 2026-05-06T02:00:53.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: Matt Murdock will return.
encoded: Daredevil: Born Again is returning for a third season on Disney+, meaning fans can rest easy knowing that the show's latest shocking cliffhanger will be resolved. The season 2 finale saw the rivalry between Daredevil (Charlie Cox) and Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio) spill out onto the streets of New York City, culminating in a climactic riot at the central courthouse. The momentous ending left some huge questions about the next chapter, some of which have already been answered by leaked photos from the set – if you'd rather not know what they captured, be warned of details below. Daredevil: Born Again star Cox, who debuted as the Hell's Kitchen vigilante almost a decade ago on Netflix, recently told Entertainment Weekly that the next episodes will feel distinct from what's come before. "I haven't read the whole thing," he began, "but it feels like we've shed the skin of the Mayor Fisk era. It feels like it's a new book, a new dawn a little bit. It's still a continuation, obviously, but it's slightly different. "I can't give anything away, but it's a new thing, which is fun." If you're as intrigued as we are, read on for everything we know so far about Daredevil: Born Again season 3 on Disney+. And if you can't get enough of New York City crimefighters, check out our coverage of The Punisher and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, too. Daredevil: Born Again season 3 release date speculation Daredevil: Born Again season 3 does not yet have a confirmed premiere date, but the new episodes are expected to arrive sometime in March 2027. Defying the trend of increasingly lengthy breaks between seasons, Born Again has so far managed to stick to a rapid one-year production cycle, helped along by two advance renewals from Disney+. That begs the question: will the streamer soon order a fourth season or wrap things up as a trilogy? View Green Video on the source website Total viewership is likely to be the most significant deciding factor, but precise Disney+ streaming numbers are not made …

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Will there be a season 2 of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord?
type: item
date: 2026-05-04T07:00:14.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: That epic finale was just the beginning...
encoded: Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord finally puts one of the franchise's most iconic villains at the centre of his very own series, chronicling his life in the years following Order 66 and the end of the Clone Wars. Sam Witwer reprises the role that he has voiced across various animated projects, after inheriting it from The Phantom Menace stars Ray Park (who handled the fight scenes) and Peter Serafinowicz (who dubbed over the dialogue). In this untold chapter of the villain's dark story, he sets his sights on taking a disillusioned Jedi as his apprentice, as part of a broader plan to take brutal revenge on those who betrayed him. The Star Wars franchise is roaring back to life this year after a quiet 2025, with Maul – Shadow Lord kicking things off on a high note, ahead of The Mandalorian and Grogu's debut this summer and video game Galactic Racer waiting further down the line. If you can't get enough of a galaxy far, far away, here's everything we know so far about the future of Maul – Shadow Lord on Disney+. Will there be a Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord season 2? Yes! Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord has been renewed for a second season on Disney+. Series creator (and Lucasfilm boss) Dave Filoni announced that the show had been renewed in early April, prior to a single episode airing, suggesting that the studio was confident it would resonate with viewers. They were right to feel that way, it seems, as Maul – Shadow Lord season 1 earned high praise upon release, even breaking a record on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes for the highest-rated Star Wars series. View Green Video on the source website When could Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord season 2 be released? Disney Plus and Lucasfilm is yet to announce a premiere date for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. The series comes from a different animation studio to Filoni's previous animated series, The Bad Batch, so we can't be sure that the show will follow the same time frame at this stage. Experienced Taiwan-based studio…

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Lanterns release date, cast, trailer and latest news on DC series
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date: 2026-05-01T10:57:26.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: HBO Max
subject: On demand
description: Will this radical reinvention pay off? There's not long until we find out...
encoded: It's a big summer for DC Comics fans with two major projects coming to its rebooted cinematic universe. Hot on the heels of the Milly Alcock-led Supergirl film (which flies into cinemas in June), we'll be getting a bold – and rather controversial – take on the Green Lantern mythos. Created by Chris Mundy (Ozark), Damon Lindelof (Watchmen) and comic book writer Tom King, HBO Max's Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as two famous members of the cosmic police force. Veteran Hal Jordan (Chandler) and rookie John Stewart (Pierre) are paired up to investigate a grisly murder that shocks a small Nebraskan town, but is there more to the case than meets the eye? Fans are certainly hoping so, as Lanterns has caught a lot of flack online for its seeming lack of sci-fi elements, which presents a stark departure from the generally vibrant and outlandish source material. Whatever the reception to the show, we do know that Pierre's John Stewart will be sticking around for at least one more appearance, as he's joined the cast of James Gunn's Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow. If you're intrigued to know more about the next big addition to DC's film and TV universe, read on for all the essential details on HBO Max's Lanterns – including the confirmed release date. Lanterns release date Lanterns will premiere on HBO Max on Sunday 16 August (US) / Monday 17 August (UK). The series drops simultaneously on both sides of the Atlantic, but the UK launch falls into the early hours of the following morning due to the time difference between the two regions. Nevertheless, it should be easier to dodge spoilers than if there were weeks or months separating the international rollout from the US debut, as has been the case numerous times in the past. The release date was finally confirmed alongside a new image which actually shows something Green Lantern-related! That being, the charging of the power ring in the cosmic lantern (see below). The image has enjoyed a warmer reception than m…

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The Crown prequel tipped to see creator Peter Morgan return to write series beginning with events in 1901
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date: 2026-05-01T10:50:09.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The reported project comes with a £500 million price tag.
encoded: The Crown creator Peter Morgan is reportedly crafting a prequel series that would span almost five decades leading up to the events of the first season. According to the Daily Mail, the story will begin in 1901, with the death of Queen Victoria, and proceed to chart the various milestones and crises faced by the Royal Family up until 1947, when The Crown picks up the thread. A project of this description was first touted to be in the works back in April 2022, as the original series prepared to launch its final iteration, which starred Dame Imelda Staunton, Sir Jonathan Pryce and Lesley Manville, among others. This would prove to be the most controversial era of the lavish Netflix series, with some viewers criticising The Crown for becoming more sensationalised the closer it came to present-day events. Morgan himself said that he wouldn't want to bring the show any closer to contemporary times, to avoid the series becoming more "journalistic" than "historical" and missing aspects of recent stories that may come to light further down the line. However, he suggested in a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter that a prequel series was still very much on the table. "I cannot imagine any circumstances in which I’d want to go further into the present, as it were, but at the same time, I don’t think I’m done with the subject," said Morgan. "I might find some way of coming into it from a different way. If you go back in time, you always have that wonderful opportunity for metaphor. You can find a story in the past and tell that, and it [will] actually be a story about the present, but in camouflage. "And that, I think, might be a more elegant way forward. To move forward from where I left the show off at the moment feels too soon." View Green Video on the source website These remarks offer some clues as to what Morgan has planned for the supposed prequel, with the deal between Netflix and Left Bank Pictures reportedly valued at a jaw-dropping £500 million. An insider ha…

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Scrubs revival finally gets its future confirmed after returning from 16 years off screens
type: item
date: 2026-05-01T09:42:38.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Disney Plus
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: JD has a big challenge to tackle in the next chapter.
encoded: The quirky doctors of the Sacred Heart aren't clocking off yet as a second season of Disney's hit Scrubs revival is on the way, chronicling the later lives of original trio JD (Zach Braff), Elliot (Sarah Chalke) and Turk (Donald Faison). Fans of the original series were relieved and delighted to find that this revival lives up to its legacy, by developing the returning characters in exciting new ways and setting up a slew of memorable new additions. In addition to positive reviews, Scrubs season 10 also drew a sizeable crowd, with the premiere episode reaching 11 million viewers in North America alone, where the series also became ABC's top-ranked comedy of the year (among adults aged 18-49). Scrubs lead actor, Braff, has made it known that, unlike Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair, this revival was always intended to run for multiple seasons – and the team has been busy putting together plans for what to do next. For one thing, co-star John C McGinley told Deadline that fans could expect "a lot more" of him in season 2, following the poignant reveal that JD's mentor Dr Cox would become his patient moving forward. Dr Cox was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease, named microscopic polyangiitis, which is incurable and requires expert care to treat – an enormous challenge in any case, but particularly between two people with such a storied history. "[JD] needs a threat, he needs consequence," said McGinley. "There has to be jeopardy, and that jeopardy is Cox, however Billy [Lawrence, creator] writes it. I think Cox will be more thickly woven into the tapestry of season 2. I'm completely speculating." Beyond Dr Cox, Braff has also assured fans that the Scrubs team have heard their demands for the original cast to have larger roles, telling TVLine that they're "working on" overcoming the hurdles involved. For example, Sacred Heart head nurse and Turk's wife Carla could only appear in a handful of the new episodes, due to her pre-existing commitments to fello…

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Rivals star and Pride & Prejudice icon confirmed for new 'propulsive lunar thriller' series
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date: 2026-04-30T16:33:53.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: An astronaut goes missing on a trip to the moon in ITV's high-concept new series.
encoded: Alex Hassell and Jennifer Ehle have joined the cast of ITV's upcoming space thriller First Woman, which imagines a shocking disappearance that takes place on the lunar surface. The synopsis reads: "A biologist taking part in a groundbreaking research project, Claire Reith (Andrea Riseborough) is the first woman to set foot on the moon, and her disappearance throws suspicion on her fellow astronauts and China's rival base. "With hundreds of thousands of miles between them, can her husband Ben (Ashley Walters) uncover the truth behind his wife's disappearance?" It adds: "With the action switching between Mission Control in the UK and the lunar surface, this is a race against time like no other, with the remaining astronauts under increasing pressure and Ben hoping against hope that he and his wife can be reunited. "But how well can two people really know each other?" Rivals star Hassell has been cast as the UK's "polished, pragmatic and disciplined" Prime Minister Christopher Scott, while Pride and Prejudice alum Jennifer Ehle will play Space Flight Authority investigator Helen Sadler. Of principal concern to Helen will be the claim that Claire had willingly left her Lunar Module in the moments prior to her disappearance, as she suspects Mission Control of attempting to hide something. Meanwhile, PM Scott will be fending for his political career as the catastrophic events unfold, potentially having to take drastic measures "in pursuit of his own personal ambition". They join First Woman leads Riseborough (Alice & Jack) and Walters (Adolescence) in the high-concept series, which is created by lead writer Lydia Yeoman (Curfew) and directed by Philip Martin (Scoop, The Crown). The commission was announced last week and filming is currently taking place in Belfast. Riseborough commented: "As a kid, I dreamed, perhaps more than anything, of space. Of emptiness and stars, and the vastness of all that those 'grounded' reflected on in verse. "I can't imagine a kinder, bolder,…

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From season 4 finally confirms UK rollout - with a treat for fans
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date: 2026-04-30T16:09:53.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Review
description: Viewers can start catching up soon.
encoded: The fourth season of sci-fi chiller From finally has a confirmed UK schedule, following weeks of uncertainty over when exactly it would make the journey across the pond. The hit series stars Lost alum Harold Perrineau as one of the unfortunate inhabitants of a mysterious town, where those who enter find themselves unable to leave. Retired soldier Boyd Stevens (Perrineau) steps up as the leader of the community, who find themselves tormented by all manner of terrors as they attempt to understand – and hopefully escape – their nightmarish ordeal. From season 4 premiered in the US earlier this month on MGM+, but UK viewers have not yet been able to tune into the latest episodes. Fortunately, that's changing soon, as Sky has confirmed today. Mark your calendars: From season 4 will premiere on Sky One and NOW on Thursday 14 May 2026, kicking off with a double-bill that should be a treat for fans eager to catch up. After the launch, From season 4 will drop back to a pace of one episode per week, which suggests a likely finale on Thursday 9 July – although that's unconfirmed for the time being. If you're as excited as we are, check out the From season 4 trailer below: View Green Video on the source website Earlier this year, From was renewed for a fifth and final season that will ensure creator John Griffin can finish the story as he originally intended. Indeed, lead actor Perrineau has pushed back against unfounded speculation that the show has been "cancelled", reiterating instead that From always had a five-season plan, which is now reaching its natural conclusion. Comparisons with Lost have been made due to the isolated setting and countless viewer questions, while From executive producers Jack Bender, Jeff Pinkner and Perrineau all share credits on that earlier series. Here's hoping that Griffin's ending to From will be a tad less polarising. From is available on Sky One and NOW. Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find o…

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X-Men MCU reboot release date speculation, cast rumours and news
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date: 2026-04-30T14:31:27.000Z
creator: David Craig
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subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
description: The original mutants might be coming back – but the MCU's brand new team aren't far behind.
encoded: The X-Men are about to undergo their boldest film reinvention since 2011's First Class, with a blockbuster reboot planned that will carry the team forward in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In recent years, a number of characters from 20th Century Fox's classic X-Men films have already cropped up in the MCU, with several more joining the party in December's epic crossover Avengers: Doomsday. However, fans shouldn't get too attached to any of these returning favourites, who seem to be on their farewell tour – with a group of fresh faces gradually assembling to pick up where they leave off. It's not yet clear who will be inheriting the iconic roles of Storm, Cyclops and Jean Grey, among others, but we do know the creatives tasked with telling their stories – and roughly when to expect to see the team in action. If you're as excited as we are for a new generation of Marvel mutants, read on for everything we know so far about the X-Men reboot in the MCU. X-Men MCU reboot release date speculation View Green Video on the source website Marvel Studios has yet to announce when its X-Men reboot will be released, but we do know that it will be sometime after December 2027's crossover spectacular Avengers: Secret Wars. Previously, producer Kevin Feige explained (via Deadline): "The whole story of Secret Wars really leads us into a new age of mutants and of the X-Men. Again, [it's] one of those dreams come true. We finally have the X-Men back." As Variety reported last summer, Marvel Studios currently has four release dates assigned for unspecified Marvel projects in 2028, February, May, November and December, one of which is likely to be X-Men. Some have speculated that the February date could go to Ryan Coogler's third Black Panther film, which is known to be in development and would return the series to the US and Canada's Black History Month (where it launched in 2018). If that proves to be true, it would leave the X-Men free to nab the early summer date or, alternativ…

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Martin Lewis confirmed to receive special award 2026 at the BAFTA Television Awards
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date: 2026-04-29T14:47:12.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The journalist has been a key voice guiding many people through the cost of living crisis.
encoded: Martin Lewis will receive a special honour at this year's BAFTA Television Awards, which recognises his outstanding career helping people navigate the complicated financial world. In recent years, the journalist's reputation has grown to become one of the most trusted faces on British TV, with millions relying on his advice to make important decisions about how to get the most from their money. A regular fixture on our screens for the past two decades, Lewis has hosted his own self-titled show on ITV1 since 2012, which shifted from a pre-recorded to a live format during the pandemic. He's also taken advice segments on Good Morning Britain and This Morning, in addition to presenting his most pressing concerns directly to the government of the day, leading to changes in policies relating to energy bills and mortgages, among others. Alongside his TV work, Lewis still acts as chairman for popular website MoneySavingExpert.com, which he founded in 2003, which offers guidance on a wide range of financial matters. With all this in mind, it should come as no surprise that BAFTA deems Lewis to have "made an outstanding contribution to television" through a "remarkable body of work that has had a significant cultural, social or industry impact". The academy will present him with the Special Award at this year's ceremony on 10 May 2026, with Lewis following in the footsteps of past recipients, such as David Olusoga, Delia Smith and Lenny Henry. In a statement, Lewis said: "For many years, people assumed I was a financial adviser. I'm not. I never have been. I am, proudly, a broadcast journalist. That is why this level of recognition at BAFTA's TV Awards feels so meaningful. "If someone had told the young man retraining in 1997 for a postgrad in broadcast journalism that this would happen, his jaw would have dropped, he'd have smiled in disbelief, and asked: 'What on earth for?' And, truthfully, I still feel a bit like that today. View oEmbed on the source website "Campaigning …

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Avengers: Doomsday release date, trailers and latest news
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date: 2026-04-29T12:54:53.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Marvel Cinematic Universe (franchise)
description: The full cast list has now been revealed for the upcoming MCU film – and it's certainly a star-studded affair.
encoded: Avengers: Doomsday is coming up fast, with all eyes on Marvel Studios as fans anticipate the first trailer debuting online. So far, we've had a few brief teaser clips showing off key factions in the crossover epic, but a more substantial promo was shown to attendees at CinemaCon, which offered a closer look at what the blockbuster has in store. Reports from those on the scene at the Las Vegas event have hyped the long-awaited returns of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) and Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), who have been absent from the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2019 and 2021 respectively (via Deadline). Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen also feature prominently as they step back into the shoes of Professor X and Magneto, for what will very likely be the final time (although we have thought that before). The trailer's online launch is sure to be a 'break the internet' kind of day, but when can we expect it to arrive? It's anybody's guess, but one possibility is that it will be attached to fellow MCU flick Spider-Man: Brand New Day this summer. In the meantime, directors Anthony and Joe Russo have encouraged fans to look for "clues" in each of the existing snippets, with fan theories appearing at a rapid rate – including a few that a Doctor Doom expert told us. Avengers: Doomsday has a lot of pressure riding on it to turnaround Marvel's fading fortunes, which were only highlighted by last year's trilogy of box office disappointments (Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts* and Fantastic Four: First Steps). If you're eager to know more about the Avengers: Doomsday cast, plus the current release date and fleeting story details released so far, read on for your full guide to what might be the biggest film of the year. Avengers: Doomsday release date Avengers: Doomsday will be released in cinemas on Friday 18th December 2026. The epic film had previously been scheduled for early May of that year – a weekend that the MCU has previously dominated – but was forced to move as prod…

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Daredevil: Born Again season 2 release schedule – When is episode 8 out?
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date: 2026-04-29T09:38:05.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: A gruelling finale awaits the devil of Hell's Kitchen.
encoded: Daredevil: Born Again season 2 drops its finale next week, with Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) poised for their most bitter clash in the long history of the Marvel drama. The former Kingpin turned Mayor of New York has been particularly volatile since the sudden death of his wife, Vanessa (Ayelet Zurer), who sustained fatal injuries during an ambush by Bullseye (Wilson Bethel). Fortunately, Matt doesn't have to face him alone, with Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) returning to the frontlines after Fisk targeted herself and her young daughter for elimination. Ritter's long-awaited homecoming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe had been highly anticipated until episode 6's reveal, which left some viewers arguing that her character's role feels disappointingly tacked on. The Breaking Bad alum has been spotted on the set of Born Again season 3, which is currently filming in New York City, so whatever happens in next week's finale, it seems safe to assume that Jessica will live to fight another day. If you can't wait to find out what's in store, here's your updated guide to the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 release schedule on Disney+ – including when to expect episode 8. When is Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 8 out? Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 8 will be available on Disney+ from Tuesday 5 May (in the US) or Wednesday 6 May (in the UK). The difference in date comes down to the time difference between the UK and the US, with American audiences getting the show on Tuesday evening, which unfortunately equates to the early hours of the morning over here. That means most UK-based viewers won't be among the first to catch each episode, as it will be past many of our bedtimes (mine included), but at least we'll have something to look forward to on Wednesday mornings. How many episodes are in Daredevil: Born Again season 2? Daredevil: Born Again season 2 will consist of eight episodes in total. That's one fewer than the first season…

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Hollywood icon confirmed to replace Helena Bonham Carter in The White Lotus season 4 after recast decision
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date: 2026-04-29T09:35:58.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
description: Mike White has called upon a repeat collaborator to fill the sudden vacancy.
encoded: The White Lotus season 4 has recruited Laura Dern as a last-minute addition to the new episodes, where she'll be replacing the outgoing Helena Bonham Carter. New episodes of the mystery drama are currently filming on the French Riviera, with showrunner Mike White spinning us another yarn following an all-new bunch of holidaymakers. Seven Dials and Harry Potter star Carter was one of the first actors announced to be joining the series with season 4, but her stay at The White Lotus proved to be short-lived as she parted ways with the production mere days into filming. An HBO spokesperson told Deadline that "it had become apparent that the character which Mike White created for Helena Bonham Carter did not align once on set". The role is now to be reworked to fit White's past collaborator Dern, whom he has previously worked with on HBO comedy-drama Enlightened, which ran for two seasons and earned her a Golden Globe. She also appeared in his 2007 indie film Year of the Dog, co-starring opposite The White Lotus season 1 guest Molly Shannon. Dern herself took an uncredited voice cameo in season 2, as the estranged wife of Dominic (Michael Imperioli). However, that won't be the character she's playing in season 4. Rather, the lead character will be a version of Carter's vacant role, but modified to better suit Dern's sensibilities. She joins a long list of established and rising stars in The White Lotus season 4 cast, including Vincent Cassel (Westworld), Steve Coogan (Legends), Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), Chris Messina (Based on a True Story) and Kumail Nanjiani (Taskmaster). Specifics about each character are being kept under wraps for the time being, but we can expect the usual mix of oblivious tourists, frustrated locals and overworked staff drawn into the hotel's chaotic orbit. The daughter of Hollywood veterans Bruce Dern and the late Diane Ladd, Laura Dern has forged a celebrated career including Blue Velvet, Jurassic Park, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Marriage Sto…

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Widow's Bay release schedule: When is the next episode on Apple TV?
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date: 2026-04-29T07:00:54.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: On demand
description: Mysteries abound in this spooky new comedy with a stellar cast and crew.
encoded: Apple TV's new horror comedy Widow's Bay has arrived on the streamer, casting The Americans and The Beast in Me star Matthew Rhys as a sceptical Mayor investigating a supposedly cursed island. Parks and Recreation writer Katie Dippold is behind the quirky series, which takes place on the mysterious Widow's Bay, located about 40 miles off the coast of New England in the United States. We're introduced to Mayor Tom Loftis (Rhys), who initially seeks to dispel long-held speculation that the quaint town is cursed, stemming from its bizarre history of unexplainable incidents. But in his quest to boost tourism to the destination, he finds that there may be more to the rumours than he'd expected. In addition to Rhys, Widow's Bay boasts British comedy star Kate O'Flynn (Bridget Jones's Baby, Everyone Else Burns), plus Barry's Stephen Root, A League of Their Own's Dale Dickey and Snowfall's Kevin Carroll in its main cast. View Green Video on the source website Adding to the star-power is executive producer and director Hiro Murai, who is best known for his work on several of Donald Glover's most acclaimed projects, such as Atlanta, Mr & Mrs Smith and his viral This is America music video. If that zany premise and top-tier talent has piqued your curiosity, read on for when to expect new episodes of Widow's Bay on Apple TV – including when the season finale drops. When is the next episode of Widow's Bay on Apple TV? Widow's Bay is dropping new episodes on Wednesdays on Apple TV. The series premiered on 29 April with a double bill that introduced us to the titular island and its eccentric characters. You can expect new episodes until the finale drops in late May – find our full release schedule below for details. How many episodes are there in Widow's Bay? Widow's Bay consists of six episodes in total. Widow's Bay release schedule in full Here's the full Widow's Bay release schedule on Apple TV, so you can stay up to date with each episode of the new horror comedy as they drop.…

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The House of the Spirits release schedule: When is the next episode on Prime Video?
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date: 2026-04-29T07:00:44.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: On demand
description: All the information you need to keep up with the buzzy adaptation.
encoded: Prime Video launches its multigenerational drama The House of the Spirits this month, with episodes to arrive rapidly on the streaming platform in April and May. The series is based on the novel of the same name by Isabel Allende, which follows "three generations of women — Clara, Blanca, and Alba — in a conservative South American country shaped by class struggle, political upheaval, and magic". Set across 50 years, Allende's book was partly inspired and frequently compared to Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, which was itself recently adapted for the screen at rival streamer Netflix. This is the second attempt to bring The House of the Spirits to live-action, following a rather underwhelming 1982 take that enlisted A-list stars such as Meryl Streep, Antonio Banderas, Glenn Close and Jeremy Irons. Although the cast of Prime Video's version may not be as internationally recognisable (yet), they seem to have done a better job shepherding this story to the screen, according to Allende herself. The author, who serves as executive producer alongside Desperate Housewives alum Eva Longoria, said of the new adaptation: "When I saw the miniseries, I saw what it always should have been." If you're looking forward to checking out this intriguing project, read on for everything you need to know about The House of the Spirits release schedule on Prime Video. When is the next episode of The House of the Spirits on Prime Video? View Green Video on the source website New episodes of House of the Spirits are released on Prime Video on Wednesdays. The series, which adapts Isabel Allende's novel of the same name, premiered on 29 April 2026 with a triple-bill launch, and will be keeping up its brisk pace over the weeks to come. For more on that, read on for our full The House of Spirits release schedule, including when to expect the series finale. How many episodes are there in House of the Spirits? Prime Video's adaptation of The House of the Spirits consists of…

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A Taste for Murder cast: Who stars in ITV's mystery drama?
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date: 2026-04-29T07:00:30.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITVX
subject: On demand
description: Radiant sunshine, delicious food and the odd gruesome murder. It's not your average holiday (we hope)!
encoded: ITV's latest crime drama, A Taste for Murder, whisks viewers away to the picturesque island of Capri, Italy, where a series of perplexing cases await an unsuspecting Met police detective. DCI Joe Mottram (Warren Brown) is in the throes of grief after his wife's sudden death, but hopes that a trip to Italy with his daughter to see the in-laws will help them to process their loss. This retreat soon becomes a busman's holiday for the detective, who can't resist getting stuck into some local investigations after one strikes very close to home. Meanwhile, he'll find himself bonding with Italian father-in-law and accomplished chef Gennaro Da Vinale (Urbano Barberini), whose delicious recipes offer a distinct element to this otherwise familiar cosy crime series. Professor T, Hotel Portofino and Patience screenwriter Matt Baker (not to be confused with the former The One Show presenter) has dreamt up the new series, so it could well strike a chord if you were a fan of those earlier hits. For a primer on who appears in the new series, which is streaming now on ITVX, read on for our full guide to the cast of A Taste of Murder, led by Brown and Downton Abbey legend Phyllis Logan. A Taste for Murder cast: Who stars in ITV's mystery drama? Here's a round up of the key players in ITV's A Taste for Murder – read on for more detailed profiles on each character and the actor playing them, including where you might have seen them before. Warren Brown as DCI Joe Mottram Phyllis Logan as Elena Da Vinale Beau Gadsdon as Angelica Cristiana Dell'Anna as Police Inspector Lara Sarrancino Marouane Zotti as Deputy Inspector Gianni Gallo Urbano Barberini as Gennaro Da Vinale Alessandro Fella as Luca Gaia Scodellaro as Daria Alessandro Bedetti as Daniele Giuseppe Bonifati as Andrea Carlotti Hattie Gotobed as Emily O'Brien Warren Brown as DCI Joe Mottram Who is DCI Joe Mottram? A British police detective grieving the recent death of his beloved wife, who was half-Italian. He takes his teenage da…

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Ted Lasso season 4 finally gets premiere date confirmed as first look at new episodes unveiled
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date: 2026-04-28T14:05:24.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The Apple TV sitcom dropped a brief teaser set to a moving new song.
encoded: Apple TV has announced a premiere date for Ted Lasso season 4, which is headed to the streaming platform this August. After three years away, Jason Sudeikis's ever-optimistic football coach is returning to AFC Richmond, only this time to help the women's team out of their slump. He'll be reuniting with some firm favourites from the original series, including club owner Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) and marketing pro Keeley Jones (Juno Temple), plus a number of brand new characters. Joining the party are Tanya Reynolds (The Other Bennet Sister) and Faye Marsay (Andor) in as-yet-undisclosed roles, while Grant Feely (Obi-Wan Kenobi) is taking over the expanded role of Ted's son, Henry. If you're excited to see what the next chapter has in store, then mark your calendar accordingly: Ted Lasso season 4 will premiere on Apple TV on Wednesday 5 August 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a brand-new image from the upcoming season, which features Ted himself alongside his longtime pal Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) and new assistant coach, as played by Reynolds. While Ted grins in the centre, the colleagues to either side of him appear considerably less confident in the players they're working with, who are languishing in the second division at the start of this chapter. Apple also unveiled the very first Ted Lasso season 4 teaser trailer, which is relatively light on plot and dialogue, but drops some fleeting hints as to what our characters have been up to since we last saw them. From romance for Rebecca to friction between Keeley and Roy, it seems as if there will be plenty to tug at the heartstrings – and if you're wondering, the Ted Lasso season 4 trailer song is Rubber Band Man by Mumford & Sons and Hozier. Watch the promo here: View oEmbed on the source website Ted Lasso co-star Waddingham bagged the scoop of an August launch for season 4 back in February, when she let slip on the BAFTA Film Awards red carpet that the show was likely to return then – before hast…

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Severance favourite Adam Scott teases show's ending and what fans can expect from season 3
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date: 2026-04-27T15:54:42.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Can the sci-fi drama avoid the kind of dud finale that has damaged several of its peers?
encoded: Severance star Adam Scott has teased "so many surprises" in the third season of the Apple TV, with filming due to start imminently on the next chapter. The hit series explores the ramifications of an eerie medical procedure, which allows an individual to separate the consciousness of their work self and their leisure self, creating what is referred to as an 'innie' and an 'outie'. Although a life without work might sound appealing, the moral quandaries of this arrangement soon present themselves, with 'innies' subjected to a surreal and sometimes cruel work environment. The second season saw the sterile underground offices of Lumon Industries descend into chaos, as innies Mark S (Scott) and Helly R (Britt Lower) chose each other over their own outie counterparts. Fans have been waiting more than a year to find out what happens next – and sadly, we're still not much closer to finding out. Severance season 3 is expected to shoot for the remainder of the year, with an eye to releasing sometime in 2027. In an interview ahead of the Canneseries TV festival, Scott revealed that his executive producer status gives him access to all the show's status, from what's coming up next all the way up to the eventual ending of the series. Speaking to Variety, he revealed: "I'm involved in all of it. We talk with the writers and Dan [Erickson, creator] all the time. I know everything about what's going on. [As an actor] I like having as much information as possible." "It's going to be great. There are so many surprises," continued Scott. "I can't wait to shoot it. It's been over two years since we finished shooting season 2. We're all anxious to get back. We miss each other." View Green Video on the source website Of course, Scott gave nothing away about what specifically we can expect from the plot, but acknowledged that mysteries had been a key component of the show's success and hailed a series famous for ending on an ambiguous note. "Something we’re always trying to do on the sho…

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New The Big Bang Theory spin-off series confirms release month with first-look images
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date: 2026-04-27T14:22:16.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The franchise veers off in an unexpected direction with this latest entry.
encoded: The Big Bang Theory's eccentric sci-fi spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is heading to HBO Max this summer, with a release month confirmed along with a slew of first-look images. Although only the latest show to spin out of the hit nerdy sitcom, following Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, this entry in the universe stands out for its outright sci-fi premise. Comic shop owner Stuart (Kevin Sussman) takes centre stage for the first time after he inadvertently brings about a "multiverse armageddon" when he breaks a machine designed by original series leads Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon (Jim Parsons). Despite their characters being explicitly referenced in the synopsis, it has yet to be confirmed whether Galecki and Parsons will be reprising their iconic roles for the series, or if they will simply be referred to from off-screen. We do know, however, that alternate versions of The Big Bang Theory characters will be seen as Stuart takes a journey across the multiverse, with girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), pal Bert (Brian Posehn) and frenemy Barry (John Ross Bowie) in tow. If you're as intrigued as we are to find out what all this means for the future of The Big Bang Theory franchise, the good news is that we don't have much longer to wait! Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will premiere on HBO Max in July 2026. Now that HBO Max is finally up and running here in the UK, it's likely that the show will launch simultaneously here and across the pond on the shiny new streaming platform. An intriguing first-look image from the series show the core characters in what could be a post-apocalyptic universe (see top of page), donning dark colours next to a metal vehicle as they receive some worrying information. Another image of the ensemble sees them look ahead in fright at an unseen presence, holding a giant mechanical device which is presumably the cause of their imminent adventure. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile…

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British TV legend Nicola Walker's much-anticipated "messy" anti-romantic comedy confirms release date
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date: 2026-04-27T13:23:32.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: The series imagines a nightmarish scenario for a mother – and the battle of wits that follows.
encoded: Comedy-drama Alice and Steve has its confirmed release date on Disney+, bringing together British TV icon Nicola Walker and New Zealand comic Jemaine Clement. The story follows Alice (Walker) after she discovers that her longtime best friend Steve (Clement) has started dating her daughter, Izzy (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder star Yali Topol Margalith), who is almost three decades his junior. The shocking revelation leaves Alice "devastated" and seemingly doomed to "lose her best friend and her daughter in one fell swoop," but she's not going down without a fight. The synopsis, courtesy of Disney+, teases: "Alice tries everything she can to end the relationship. Unfortunately for her, Steve's more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud." If you're intrigued to see how this story unfolds, you can tune in to all six episodes of Alice and Steve on Disney+ from Monday 8 June 2026. Alice and Steve is created by former Sex Education writer Sophie Goodhart, with Stath Lets Flats alum Tom Kingsley on directing duties. The first two episodes were screened at Canneseries, a prestigious TV festival held in France, over the weekend. Disney describes the series as an "anti-romantic comedy" or even a "wrong-com," with first look images showing the core trio of characters on the cusp of their lives changing forever. Clement rose to stardom in the comedy world as one half of musical duo Flight of the Conchords (with Bret McKenzie), with later credits including What We Do in the Shadows, Moana, A Minecraft Movie and the last two Avatar films. On the other hand, Walker is among the most recognisable faces on British TV, owing to various hit shows, such as Spooks, Last Tango in Halifax, Unforgotten, The Split and Annika. In addition to rising star Topol Margalith, the series also features Joel Fry; another actor with a strong comedic background, through the likes of W1A, Plebs and Our Flag Means Death. When the series was annou…

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Missing classic episode of The Morecambe & Wise Show has finally been discovered after nearly 60 years
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date: 2026-04-24T10:58:57.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The long-lost show sees the comedy duo "in their prime".
encoded: A lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show has been recovered after decades spent missing, which looks set to be broadcast on the BBC once again in the coming months. The duo are often considered two of the most iconic comedians in modern British history, yet not every episode of their legendary sketch show was archived at the time of broadcast. One such 'lost' instalment, dating back to their September 1968 return to the BBC (after a stint at the now-defunct ATV), is the latest to be rediscovered by a charitable trust called Film is Fabulous. The organisation is run by film collectors, cinema lovers and vintage television enthusiasts, which aims to ensure vulnerable materials held in the UK are preserved when their original owners pass away. It announced on its X (formerly Twitter) account that The Morecambe & Wise Show would be the latest beneficiary of their diligent work, with a long-lost episode likely to be returned to the BBC Archives imminently. View oEmbed on the source website In an interview with BBC News, Professor Justin Smith, of De Montfort University in Leicester, who sits on the Film is Fabulous Board of Trustees, revealed the episode featured risqué skits involving a balloon dancer and a nudist camp. "It is very much of its time and very tongue-in-cheek obviously. But what comes across is the spark that Eric and Ernie had, they were in their prime," he said. "It is fast-paced, it is witty and it has many of their trademarks that we associate with vintage Morecambe and Wise." If all goes to plan, further details will be shared on the episode this coming Tuesday, which is hoped to receive a very belated repeat on the BBC in a timeframe of mere months. Previously, Film is Fabulous has restored missing episodes of Doctor Who, Steptoe and Son, The Likely Lads, ITV Playhouse and The Basil Brush Show among others, returning precious items to the BBC and BFI archives as appropriate. Most recently, it made headlines just last month for unearthing Doctor …

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Amandaland season 2 release date finally confirmed by BBC as beloved spin-off series returns
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date: 2026-04-24T09:29:45.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Expect more cringe-inducing moments from SoHa's newest influencer.
encoded: It's almost time for another trip to Amandaland as the hit BBC sitcom returns to our screens next month. Lucy Punch reprises the title role of South Harlesden's gloriously pretentious single parent, who first won our hearts in Motherland, as she forges ahead with an exciting new chapter. As teased in the recent season 2 trailer (see below), our enterprising Amanda will be continuing to develop her online lifestyle brand 'Senuous' (a self-coined term meaning "sumptuous luxury," in case you'd forgotten). The marketing push begins with a talk at a 'careers week' event held by her son's school, where she'll be forcefully pushing back against the idea that her work is, in any way, "shallow". From the hilarious teaser, there looks to be plenty more iconic Amanda moments in store – if you're as excited as we are, mark your calendars for Wednesday 6 May 2026, when the new season premieres at 9pm on BBC One. All episodes will be available as a box set on BBC iPlayer from that date too, so you can watch at your leisure. View oEmbed on the source website Amandaland season 2 sees the return of Philippa Dunne as long-suffering bestie Anne, Joanna Lumley as straight-talking mum Felicity and Samuel Anderson as potential love interest Mal. In an interview with Radio Times last month, Dunne spoke to the immense pressure of bringing Amanda and Anne back to the screen after such a successful first run. "Obviously there's a big responsibility... We didn't want to make a mess of it or ruin the reputation of [Motherland]." she explained. "But we're just really delighted, blown away [and] so happy that people not only like it, but love it. "I'm really glad that the hard work has paid off and that people like it and have received it really well." Addressing co-star Punch, Dunne added: "She's one of my favourite people I've ever worked with, ever. I loved her the minute I met her, I still love her now! I love Anne and Amanda. The joy of the job is getting to play characters like that side b…

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Netflix's Unchosen ending abandons a strong premise for something blander
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date: 2026-04-23T16:18:33.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Comment
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Subtlety goes out the window in an underwhelming final act.
encoded: **Warning: This article contains spoilers for Unchosen.** Netflix's Unchosen ends with an explosion of violence inside its cloistered cult, which falls under the control of an even more ruthless figure than before. Throughout the series, we've seen married couple Rosie (Molly Windsor) and Adam (Asa Butterfield) process their confusing feelings towards enigmatic outsider Sam (Fra Fee). Initially appearing as the brave hero-type by rescuing their daughter from a near-death experience, Sam later discloses that he's on the run from the law, but remains vague about how this came to be. Of course, we ultimately learn that he is a cold-blooded killer, whose cunning mind renders him highly effective at coercing the cult's pious and submissive followers. The final act picks up against the backdrop of an almighty storm, as Rosie and Adam attempt to flee the fellowship's compound after learning that Sam had threatened their young daughter, Grace. As the rain becomes torrential, they are intercepted by an increasingly unstable Sam, who is furious to see that Rosie's bags are packed, having deluded himself into thinking they had a future together. The subsequent struggle is without doubt Unchosen's weakest section, which is particularly disappointing when it also happens to be the dramatic crescendo. For a moment, it's easy to forget that this story is unfolding in the confines of a fundamentalist cult, as Sam very nearly drowns Rosie in a large vat at the sawmill. Although Unchosen screenwriter Julie Gearey has clarified (via TUDUM) that Sam isn't a "full psychopath," I suspect it would be difficult to draw that conclusion if someone were holding your own head underwater while manically screaming. My point being that, whether Gearey intended for this or not, Sam appears completely unhinged in these distressing scenes, which discard his devious strategies and emotional manipulation in favour of plain brutality. The former was far more interesting to watch unfold, particularly in…

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