Who are all the Strictly Come Dancing celebrity winners and their professional partners?
We look back at all the celebrities and professional dancers who have triumphed in the hit BBC One series since the show began in 2004.
And just like that, another season of Strictly Come Dancing has drawn to a close. The final, which aired on Saturday 14th December, proved to be an emotional watch as all four remaining couples gave their absolute all in a bid to lift the iconic glitter ball. JB Gill and Lauren Oakley, Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec, Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola, and Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell were the last duos standing ahead of their biggest test to date in the contest: performing three different routines. And what a show it was, with all of them earning at least one perfect score from the judges, who were brought to tears on multiple occasions, before comedian Chris McCausland was crowned the winner alongside Dianne Buswell. "The whole series of Strictly 2024 has been utterly remarkable," said head judge Shirley Ballas. "It's been an honour to have a front row seat to the best show on television. "The cast have been truly wonderful and the dancing has been off the chart. I’ve loved being with my fellow judges and getting involved in the fun. It's been a blast." Read more: Strictly Come Dancing's Craig "not happy" before awarding JB 10 Strictly Come Dancing fans defend Chris after Craig's "idiotic" score Strictly Come Dancing 2024 final marks momentous moment for Craig Strictly’s JB Gill delights fans as he recreates ‘Merry Christmas’ X Factor meme Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha speechless after unexpected guest arrives for final It was former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach who won last year's competition, following on from cameraman Hamza Yassin in 2022. But which other famous faces have won Strictly Come Dancing? And who were they partnered with? Here are all of the winners of Strictly Come Dancing. Season 22 - Chris McCausland (2024) Chris McCausland and his partner Dianne Buswell quickly Waltzed their way into the hearts of the Great British public. "It's astonishing, I don't know what to say," said the comedian, who is the competition's first blind contestant, on lifting the glitter ball. "I honestly thought I could go out on the first week, and I know no one goes out on the first week, but I honestly thought I could. "But we just lasted and lasted." Chris's sense of humour, plus his partnership with Dianne, which blossomed over the weeks, quickly made them favourites and in the final, they achieved their first ever perfect score, before going on to win. Season 21 - Ellie Leach (2023) Ellie Leach became a firm favourite among Strictly Come Dancing viewers over the course of her journey on the competition, with the judges and fans alike impressed with her skill and determination to get better each week. It was during the final when Ellie scored her first 40 of the season, alongside professional dancer Vito Coppola. Reacting to their win, Ellie said she "genuinely cannot believe this", revealing that it was the first time she had ever seen Vito cry. "For once, he's crying more than me," she said. Vito praised Ellie, saying she was a "diamond" who had made him "so proud". "You have been so amazing, you are Strictly, you represent Strictly." Season 20 - Hamza Yassin (2022) Hamza Yassin and his professional dance partner Jowita Przystał lifted the Glitterball for season 20. The couple triumphed in the final, with their three routines of a Salsa to Ecuador by Sash! featuring Rodriguez, their Couple's Choice to Jerusalema - Remix by Master KG featuring Burna Boy, and their Showdance to Let’s Face the Music and Dance by Irving Berlin impressing both the judges and, clearly, the viewers at home. "Words can't describe how I feel. I want to thank one person in particular - Jowita, you are an angel disguised as a human being. That's what you are, you're amazing," Hamza said following his win. Hamza and Jowita reunited in 2023 during the Strictly launch show for a dance they performed during the competition. Season 19 - Rose Ayling-Ellis (2021) EastEnders star Rose and partner Giovanni danced their way to the final to compete with John Whaite and Johannes Radebe, ultimately lifting the trophy. They faced tough competition throughout series 19, but wowed us several times over with an amazing Argentine Tango and a moving tribute to the deaf community which included a silent segment during a routine. The final saw Rose repeat this memorable dance and impress the judges with an almost perfect score. She now becomes Strictly's reigning ballroom queen. Season 18 – Bill Bailey (2020) View oEmbed on the source website The 2020 series of Strictly was different for a number of reasons due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the routines were as spectacular as ever – and after a very closely fought final, comedian Bill Bailey was voted winner. Bill saw off competition from Maisie Smith, HRVY and Jamie Laing to win the Glitterball trophy – ensuring his professional partner Oti Mabuse achieved a Strictly first of winning two series in a row! At 55 years old, he also became the oldest winner in Strictly history. Season 17 - Kelvin Fletcher (2019) View oEmbed on the source website The bookies' favourite (and our favourite) to win the show in 2019 was Kelvin Fletcher, and he didn't disappoint. He and pro partner Oti lifted the Glitterball after a series of sensational performances. Season 16 - Stacey Dooley (2018) View oEmbed on the source website Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton were crowned the champions of Strictly Come Dancing 2018 and there was A LOT of screaming. The pair beat Joe Sugg (who was the favourite) to lift the Glitterball Trophy, as well as the other runners up Faye Tozer and Ashley Roberts. Season 15 - Joe McFadden (2017) View oEmbed on the source website Joe McFadden became the second Holby City star to win Strictly Come Dancing when he and Katya Jones danced their way to victory in 2017. He might not have been one of the favourites from the beginning, but he got better and better as the weeks went by, eventually claiming victory over Alexandra Burke, Debbie McGee and Gemma Atkinson in the live final. Season 14 - Ore Oduba (2016) View oEmbed on the source website Just like Jay McGuiness the year before him, it was Ore Oduba's amazing Jive with Joanne Clifton that wowed everyone and made him a serious contender. In the final, he topped the leaderboard scoring a near perfect 39, 40 and 40 for his last three routines and the BBC Sports presenter took the Glitterball and the title of Strictly 2016 winner. Season 13 - Jay McGuiness (2015) View oEmbed on the source website After performing this Jive in Movies Week, it seemed like The Wanted singer Jay McGuiness's destiny as the winner of series 13 was all but sealed. An amazing 3.5 million people have now watched the routine back on YouTube - and it's not hard to see why. Jay, along with professional Aliona Vilani, took the Glitterball in 2015 and beat soap stars Kellie Bright and Georgia May Foote into second and third place. Season 12 - Caroline Flack (2014) View oEmbed on the source website Before Love Island came calling, Caroline Flack was dancing up a storm in Elstree. The TV presenter wowed not only with with her Charleston alongside professional Pasha Kovalev in the live final, but she also did the incredible feat of scoring three perfect 40s for all of her routines. Season 11 - Abbey Clancy (2013) View oEmbed on the source website Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Skorjanec were crowned the winners in 2013, and their ballroom routines regularly blew away both the judges and viewers at home. The final saw Abbey beat both Natalie Gumede and Susanna Reid to win the 11th series and take home that Glitterball trophy. Season 10 - Louis Smith (2012) View oEmbed on the source website Olympic star Louis Smith was an early favourite to win, and unsurprisingly this amazing Showdance - showcasing all of his gymnastic ability - sealed the deal. He might have been beaten in the judges' scores by Denise Van Outen (and equalled by fellow finalist Kimberley Walsh) but he won over viewers and took home the Glitterball along with professional partner Flavia Cacace. Season 9 - Harry Judd (2011) View oEmbed on the source website McFly's Harry Judd became the ninth winner of Strictly Come Dancing in 2011. Partnered with Aliona Vilani, the pair won out over Chelsee Healey and Jason Donovan by scoring the most in the final - and winning the most votes from the public. Season 8 - Kara Tointon (2010) View oEmbed on the source website EastEnders star Kara Tointon was an early favourite to take the Glitterball trophy. This wasn't just because of her prowess in the ballroom - it helped that there were plenty of whispers going round as to whether there was anything more between the actress and her professional partner Artem Chigvintsev. Kara beat Matt Baker and Pamela Stephenson in the final, and sealed her win by kissing Artem. The pair dated for four years before announcing their split in 2014. Season 7 - Chris Hollins (2009) View oEmbed on the source website BBC Breakfast presenter Chris Hollins shimmied his way to victory in 2009 when he was partnered with Ola Jordan. Admittedly it wasn't a vintage year (contestants that series included Rav Wilding and Phil Tufnell) but Chris beat Ricky Whittle (who scored more than him in the final. Awkward) and Ali Bastian to be crowned champion. Season 6 - Tom Chambers (2008) View oEmbed on the source website Holby City actor Tom Chambers beat Rachel Stevens and Lisa Snowdon in 2008 to claim victory in series six of Strictly Come Dancing. Partnered with Camilla Dallerup, somewhat controversially Tom scored the lowest of the three finalists with the judges in the live final. However, it didn't impact his popularity with viewers who voted him their winner. Season 5 - Alesha Dixon (2007) View oEmbed on the source website Back in 2007, Alesha Dixon was best-known as a former singer of girlband Mis-Teeq than being on Britain's Got Talent. She went on to win the fifth series of Strictly with Matthew Cutler, and just two years later she swapped the dance floor for the desk and replaced Arlene Phillips as a judge. Season 4 - Mark Ramprakash (2006) View oEmbed on the source website This was the second year in a row that an England cricketer won Strictly Come Dancing. Following on from Darren Gough's victory the year before, Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy took the Glitterball in 2006. They were the only couple that series to achieve a score of 40. Season 3 - Darren Gough (2005) View oEmbed on the source website England cricketer Darren Gough beat the likes of Zoe Ball, James Martin and Colin Jackson to win Strictly Come Dancing in 2005. His professional partner was Lilia Kopylova and the pair won despite the fact they'd never made it to the top of the Strictly leaderboard during the show's 12-week run. Season 2 - Jill Halfpenny (December 2004) View oEmbed on the source website EastEnders star Jill Halfpenny became the second ever winner of Strictly, also in 2004. Partnered with Darren Bennett, their Jive became infamous as one of the best-ever routines performed on Strictly. It was the first routine to ever win a perfect score of 40, and so it's perhaps unsurprising that Halfpenny went on to win the whole series. Season 1 - Natasha Kaplinsky (July 2004) The first ever winners of Strictly Come Dancing back in the summer (yes, summer) of 2004 were BBC newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky and professional dancer Brendan Cole. 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.
Meet the cast of ITV's Butterfly ahead of Netflix release
Who's who in ITV's landmark drama about a transgender child, coming to Netflix in September 2024.
ITV drama Butterfly is set to find a new lease of life on Netflix, where it will be released on Wednesday 11th September. It follows trans 11-year-old girl Maxine, whose parents are fundamentally divided on what they think is best for her. On the one hand, there's her father (played by Emmett J Scanlan), who doesn't support her transition. On the other, her mother (played by Anna Friel), who is supportive of Maxine and wants to protect her mental health, and her protective sister, played by Doctor Who's Millie Gibson. View oEmbed on the source website The three-parter was hailed by trans activist and journalist Paris Lees as "the best thing that's happened to the trans community for years" when it first came out in 2018. But who else is in it and who do they play? Meet the cast of Butterfly Find the full cast of Butterfly below. Read on for more on the characters and the actors who portray them. Anna Friel as Vicky Duffy Emmett J Scanlan as Stephen Duffy Callum Booth-Ford as Maxine Duffy Millie Gibson as Lily Duffy Alison Steadman as Barbara Sean McGinley as Peter Duffy Anna Friel as Vicky Duffy Who is Vicky? Maxine and Lily’s mother Vicky is determined not to let her separation from husband Stephen get in the way of raising a happy family. She wants what is best for Maxine and is extremely supportive, but is struggling to navigate the huge life changes her child wants to make. Where do I recognise Anna Friel from? Best known for playing troubled detective Marcella on ITV, Friel has also appeared in The Girlfriend Experience, Broken and Pushing Daisies, to name but a few. She is also set to star in a new TV series, Deep Water, alongside Sinead Keenan. Emmett J Scanlan as Stephen Duffy Who is Stephen? As Vicky’s estranged husband and the father of Maxine and Lily, Stephen is desperate to still be involved in his children’s lives. He finds it very difficult and frustrating to face up to the fact that his youngest is transgender, and is reluctant to support her. Where do I recognise Emmett J Scanlan from? Irish actor Scanlan played Brendan Brady in Hollyoaks until 2013, and has since starred in The Fall and Safe. He is also appeared in Sharon Horgan’s Women on the Verge, and recently starred in The Teacher. Callum Booth-Ford as Maxine Duffy Who is Maxine? 11-year-old Maxine was born as Max but has been identifying as a girl since a young age. Maxine is bullied at school and at home feels the need to suppress feelings of gender dysmorphia so as not to anger Stephen. Where do I recognise Callum Booth-Ford from? This was Booth-Ford's first major role and was followed by an appearance in Peaky Blinders as Ada and Freddie's son Karl Thorne. Millie Gibson as Lily Duffy Who is Lily? Maxine’s older sister Lily is very protective of her sibling and always has Maxine’s back at school. She is also very close to Vicky and has a wicked sense of humour that keeps the family in high spirits even in the trickiest of times. Where do I recognise Millie Gibson from? Gibson is best known for starring as companion Ruby Sunday in Doctor Who opposite Ncuti Gatwa and as Kelly Neelan in Coronation Street. Alison Steadman as Barbara Who is Barbara? Vicky’s mother Barbara is very loving but has an old school way of thinking and is struggling to wrap her mind around the changes in her grandchild’s life. Where do I recognise Alison Steadman from? Steadman is best known now playing Pam in Gavin & Stacey, but has had a long and celebrated career. She was nominated for a BAFTA for her role in 1986 BBC drama The Singing Detective, and again for her performance in ITV's Fat Friends. Sean McGinley as Peter Duffy Who is Peter? Stephen’s father Peter has a cracking Irish sense of humour and he likes to use it to lighten the mood when it comes to Maxine’s tough situation. Where do I recognise Sean McGinley from? Irish actor McGinley has starred in Shetland, Paula and Love/Hate, and also appeared in the movie Braveheart as MacClannough. This article was originally published in October 2018 Butterfly will be available to stream on Netflix UK from Wednesday 11th September. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our 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.
Meet the full cast of Sex Education on Netflix
Gillian Anderson stars alongside a host of new British acting talent – find out more about the characters and cast.
Hit Netflix drama Sex Education is back for one last hurrah – and the fact it's the final instalment of the show hasn't stopped the writers introducing a bunch of new characters. That's right, folks: the relocation of the returning Moordale gang to Cavendish College following the closure of their school at the end of season 3 introduces plenty of fresh faces, including Thaddea Graham (Doctor Who), Anthony Lexa, Felix Mufti and Alexandra James. Of course, fans will be pleased to hear that Asa Butterfield and Ncuti Gatwa are back as Otis and Eric, respectively, while Emma Mackey also returns as Maeve, although she's across the pond at the beginning of season 4 studying at the prestigious Wallace University in the US. This soon changes, however, when a shock death propels her back to the UK. So, who do the new actors play and where have you seen them before? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of the Netflix show, including all the new faces that joined in season 4. Sex Education cast: Full list of characters and stars in season 4 The following cast members are confirmed for Sex Education season 4. Asa Butterfield as Otis Milburn Thaddea Graham as Sarah "O" Owen Gillian Anderson as Dr. Jean Milburn Ncuti Gatwa as Eric Effiong Emma Mackey as Maeve Wiley Connor Swindells as Adam Groff Kedar Williams-Stirling as Jackson Marchetti Alistair Petrie as Michael Groff Mimi Keene as Ruby Matthews Aimee Lou Wood as Aimee Gibbs Chinenye Ezeudu as Vivienne Odusanya Dan Levy as Thomas Molloy Anthony Lexa as Abbi Felix Mufti as Roman Alexandra James as Aisha Lisa McGrillis as Joanna Eshaan Akbar as Principle Lakhani Marie Reuther as Ellen Imani Yahshua as Tyrone Reda Elazouar as Beau Bella Maclean as Jem For more on the major players and more, read below. Anthony Lexa plays Abbi Who is Abbi? Abbi is the Queen Bee at Cavendish Sixth Form, with her so-called "coven" comprising of herself, her boyfriend Roman (Felix Mufti) and their friend Aisha (Alexandra James). What else has Anthony Lexa been in? Sex Education marks Lexa’s first screen acting role. Felix Mufti plays Roman Who is Roman? Roman is a trans-masculine student at Cavendish College, and one-half of a power couple along with Abbi. What else has Felix Mufti been in? Sex Education marks Mufti's first screen acting gig. Alexandra James plays Aisha Who is Aisha? Aisha is a member of The Coven, the three-person group that calls the shots at Cavendish College. What else has Alexandra James starred in? The actress has previously appeared in TV series Backstage and a short called The Letter. Asa Butterfield plays Otis Milburn Who is Otis? Jean’s teenage son is a little shy and awkward, and definitely isn’t in with the cool kids at school – that is until he realises that his accidental expertise in sex could prove lucrative and make him popular. Otis has a will-they-won't-they relationship with the bad-girl Maeve, but finally admits he loves her in a voicemail at the end of season 2 - a voicemail that is soon deleted by newcomer Isaac. The pair are no longer friends at the beginning of season 3, with Otis dating cool girl Ruby and Maeve getting closer to Isaac. The end of the season sees the pair finally getting together, although season 4 focuses on their long-distance relationship as Maeve moves to the US. What else has Asa Butterfield starred in? The young actor has lead the cast of numerous films, including The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Space Between Us, Ender’s Game and Hugo. His forthcoming projects include drama Flux Gourmet with Gwendoline Christie, as well as the movie adaptation of Stephen Fry’s The Liar. He's also set to star in horror thriller All Fun and Games with Stranger Things star Natalia Dyer. Thaddea Graham as Sarah "O" Owen Who is Sarah? Sarah is an empath who has crafted a strong client list at Otis's new sixth form college in her work as a sex therapist. What else has Thaddea Graham starred in? You might have seen the 25-year-old actress in TV series Curfew and as Bel in Doctor Who. She's also starred in TV series Redemption and BBC Three's new horror series Wreck. Ncuti Gatwa plays Eric Effiong Who is Eric? Otis’s effervescent gay best friend Eric is always at his side, and is keen to get the pair of them in with the most popular kids in school. Eric was involved in a love triangle with his former bully Adam and new boy Rahim in season 2, eventually choosing Adam after he publicly declared his feelings for Eric at the school play. Season 3 saw them settle into their new relationship, which presented quite a few challenges when Adam struggles to talk about his feelings. The fourth season sees Eric in a new school and exploring dating apps. What else has Ncuti Gatwa starred in? Gatwa had just two TV roles before Sex Education– in the BBC shows Stonemouth and Bob Servant. He has since appeared in comedy Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans as well as romantic drama The Last Letter from Your Lover. Ncuti Gatwa has of course been cast as the next Time Lord and is expected to make his debut as the Doctor in Doctor Who next year. Emma Mackey plays Maeve Wiley Who is Maeve? A bad girl at school with a troublesome home life and money worries, Maeve realises how lucrative Otis’s sex expertise could be, and persuades him to set up the clinic with her. In season 2, Maeve juggles her feelings for Otis and commitments to the Quiz Heads team with family issues when her mum Erin reappears with her young half-sister – prompting Maeve to report her mum to social services for using drugs again. Season 3 features her struggle with the guilt of reporting her mum as she gets close to neighbour Isaac. Season 4 sees Maeve and Otis in a long-distance relationship as Maeve lives her dream at the prestigious Wallace University in the US, where she is taught by cult author Thomas Molloy (Dan Levy). What else has Emma Mackey starred in? Sex Education was the UK actress's first TV role. She has since appeared in thriller The Winter Lake and Death on the Nile. Mackey also starred as Emily Bronte in Emily, and in Greta Gerwig's Barbie. You can hear Sex Education’s Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs talking to RT’s Jane Garvey on the Radio Times Podcast Connor Swindells plays Adam Groff Who is Adam? School bully Adam has a hard exterior but is more sensitive than he seems. He also happens to be the son of the former Moordale headmaster. Season 2 sees his relationship with his father reach boiling point after leaving school and struggling with several career paths, and also accepting his sexuality and forming a relationship with Eric. He continues to struggle in season 3, though he is trying to be better both at expressing his feelings and at school. In the fourth season, Adam aims to mend fences with his father and also grapples with his sexuality again. What else has Connor Swindells starred in? Swindells has appeared in the TV shows Harlots and Jamestown, and has led the cast of SAS Rogue Heroes. He’s also been seen in the films The Vanishing, VS and Emma. Kedar Williams-Stirling plays Jackson Marchetti Who is Jackson? School jock Jackson has girls tripping over themselves to get his attention – but he’s only interested in one: Maeve. Season 2 sees Jackson getting over his breakup with Maeve, and struggling with his mental health – intentionally injuring himself during a panic attack due to the pressure of his swimming career. The third season featured Jackson grappling with who his identity now after losing his status as the school's star athlete, and developing a bond with non-binary student Cal. The fourth season sees Jackson figuring out who he is once more and dealing with his relationships with Cal and Viv. What else has Kedar Williams-Stirling starred in? You might have seen the young actor as Junior in the movie Shank, or in the TV shows Wolfblood and Will. He starred alongside Macaulay Culkin in the film Changeland, and also appeared in Steve McQueen's anthology Small Axe. Gillian Anderson plays Dr Jean Milburn Who is Jean? Otis’s sex therapist mother is mischievous, sexually liberated and laid back in many ways – but isn’t quite as hands off about parenting as she first appears. As with her patients, she wants to talk to her son about his sex life, but he is reluctant to share things with her. Jean embarked on a relationship with handyman Jakob in season 2, only for them to break up after she kissed ex-husband Remi – before finding out she was pregnant. Season 3 featured Jean and Jakob attempting to make things work as a family instead of co-parenting as they originally planned. The fourth season sees Jean trying to figure out life as a single mother and deciding whether to tell her baby's father that he has a child. What else has Gillian Anderson starred in? Anderson is best known for leading the cast of The X Files between 1993 and 2018. Her prolific TV career has also included The Crown, The Fall, American Gods, War & Peace, Bleak House, Hannibal, Any Human Heart and many, many more. Mimi Keene plays Ruby Matthews Who is Ruby? One of Moordale’s popular girls, Ruby is a snooty member of the Untouchables group. However, she unexpectedly sleeps with Otis in season 2, prompting her to open up about being a young carer. Their relationship continued in season 3, where they from from casually hooking up to serious enough for Ruby to introduce Otis to her dad. We know they won't be together in season 4, as Otis and Maeve finally embark on a relationship, which turns long-distant when Maeve moves to the US to fulfil her dreams. However, Ruby will be going it alone as the sole Untouchable in her new school. What else has Mimi Keene starred in? Keene is best known for playing Cindy Williams on EastEnders from 2013-2015, but has also appeared in Casualty, 2019 biopic Tolkien and the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow video games. Lisa McGrillis plays Joanna Who is Joanna? Jean Mulburn’s (Gillian Anderson) younger sister who arrives in season 4 after Otis calls her to assist Jean, who has postnatal depression. What else has Lisa McGrillis been in? Viewers might previously have seen McGrillis in Last Night in Soho, Best Interests, Maternal, Avoidance and Somewhere Boy. Aimee-Lou Wood plays Aimee Gibbs Who is Amy? 'It' girl Aimee is determined to cling onto her status even if it means rejecting Adam, who despite being a doofus does mean well. Aimee eventually chooses friendship over status, and season 2 sees her recovering from a traumatic sexual assault, with her recovery journey continuing into season 3. Aimee must face a new school without Maeve in season four. What else has Aimee-Lou Wood starred in? Aimee Lou-Wood has won a BAFTA for her role on Sex Education, and in addition to stage work has appeared in films Uncle Vanya, Hen and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain. Lou-Wood will also star in Dark Age comedy Seize Them! alongside Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan and Lolly Adefope. Alistair Petrie plays Michael Groff Who is Michael Groff? He is the headmaster of Moordale High and the incredibly strict father of Adam. He has a particularly bad time of it in season 2, losing his job as headmaster as well as breaking up with his wife Maureen. He moves in with his brother in season 3, but soon finds himself homeless and jobless, which leads him to seek the help of former colleague and Moordale's science teacher, Mr Hendricks. What else has Alistair Petrie starred in? Petri’s prolific screen career has seen him appear in the TV series Deep State, The Terror, Undercover, The Night Manager and Utopia, as well as the movies Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Bank Job, Victor Frankenstein and Rush. Chinenye Ezeudu plays Vivienne Odusanya Who is Viv? Clever student Viv is assigned as a tutor to Jackson, who in return teaches her a few things about friendship. In season 3, Viv took over as head girl and was keen to impress new headteacher Hope. What else has Chinenye Ezeudu starred in? Sex Education was Ezeudu’s first major role, but she has since appeared in Netflix miniseries The Stranger and in the Michelle Yeoh fantasy The School for Good and Evil. Dan Levy plays Thomas Molloy Who is Thomas? Thomas Molloy is a cult author and professor at the prestigious Wallace University in the US, who looks to be impressing ambitious student Maeve. What else has Dan Levy starred in? Dan Levy was the showrunner and lead star of the Emmy-winning hit series Schitt's Creek. He is set to star in Guillermo del Toro's Haunted Mansion for Disney and features in Sam Levinson's (Euphoria) HBO drama The Idol starring Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd. Dua Saleh plays Cal Bowman Who is Cal? Non-binary student Cal clashed with Hope Haddon in the third season and is close with Jackson Marchetti. Cal is transitioning and administering testosterone gel. What else has Dua Saleh starred in? After theatre acting in Minneapolis, Dua Saleh makes their television debut in Sex Education, having previously focused on singing and songwriting and releasing the acclaimed albums Nūr and Rosetta. George Robinson plays Isaac Goodwin Who is Isaac? Isaac is a resident at the caravan park where Maeve resides, and soon falls for his neighbour –controversially deleting a voicemail on Maeve's phone containing a declaration of love from Otis. In season 3, he told Maeve about the message just as the pair took things to the next level. What else has George Robinson starred in? Sex Education was Robinson's screen debut, though he will soon be seen in crime drama Dalgliesh. Samantha Spiro plays Maureen Groff Who is Maureen? The wife of Mr Groff and mother of Adam, Maureen breaks up with Mr Groff after turning to Jean for advice about her marriage. What else has Samantha Spiro starred in? Spiro is best known for playing Barbara Windsor in stage play Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick as well as television films Cor, Blimey! and Babs, but also appeared in Game of Thrones, Doctor Who and Bad Education. Jim Howick plays Mr Hendricks Who is Mr Hendricks? Mr Hendricks is Moordale’s science teacher, but is also the swing band conductor and organiser of the school play. He is in a tentative relationship with Miss Sands, too, even going to Otis for help in season 2. He helped his former boss in season 3, who took him in after his brother kicked him out. What else has Jim Howick starred in? Howick is best known for co-creating, co-writing and co-starring in BBC sitcom Ghosts, which features several of his co-stars from CBBC series Horrible Histories. He also co-created Sky family fantasy Yonderland, and has also appeared in Peep Show, Inside No. 9 and Broadchurch. Rakhee Thakrar plays Miss Sands Who is Miss Sands? English teacher Miss Sands is one of the greatest supporters of Maeve, and is also in charge of the Quiz Heads. She encourages the girls of the school to think about what they have in common in a memorable season 2 episode. In season 3, she helped Adam "be better at school", as he put it. Miss Sands appears in a guest role in the final season. What else has Rakhee Thakrar starred in? Thakrar is best known for starring as Shabnam Masood on EastEnders from 2014-2016 and voicing Eighth Doctor companion Bliss in Big Finish’s Doctor Who: The Time War audio dramas. Who else stars in the cast of Sex Education season 4? Eshaan Akbar (Sometime Else) appears as the principal of Cavendish College in season 4. Meanwhile, Imani Yahshua and Marie Reuther (The Kingdom) appear as Tyrone and Ellen respectively, two of Maeve’s new friends in America. Other new additions include Reda Elazouar as Beau, a student at Cavendish College, and Bella Maclean as Jem, a character who works on the farm where Adam gets an apprentice. Jodie Turner-Smith also appears as a character with a special connection to Eric that we won't spoil for you. Former Sex Education cast members Tanya Reynolds plays Lily Iglehart Who is Lily? Sex-obsessed pupil Lily is a member of swing band and enjoys writing alien-based erotica. She briefly tried to have sex with Otis in season 1, before embarking on a relationship with her friend Ola in season 2 and continued her sci-fi writer career in season 3. Tanya Reynolds confirmed that she will not be returning for season 4. What else has Tanya Reynolds starred in? Reynolds had her breakthrough in Sky comedy-drama Delicious, and has also appeared in episodes of Outlander, Death in Paradise and Breeders. She joined many of her Sex Education co-stars in the 2020 film adaptation of Emma, playing Mrs. Elton. Patricia Allison plays Ola Nyman Who is Ola? Ola is the daughter of handyman Jakob, and begins a relationship with Otis at the end of season 1. However, after breaking up with Otis in season 2 Ola comes to the realisation she is pansexual, and initiates a relationship with her friend Lily. In the third season, Ola struggled to settle into her new home life after Jakob and her move in with Otis and Jean. Allison confirmed that she will not be returning for season 4. What else has Patricia Allison starred in? Sex Education was Allison's first major role, having previously had a string of guest appearances in BBC One’s 2019 adaptation of Les Misérables, Jimmy McGovern's Moving On, and BBC Four lockdown anthology Unprecedented. Mikael Persbrandt plays Jakob Nyman Who is Jakob? Swedish handyman Jakob is Ola's father, and begins a relationship with Jean in season 1. However Jakob ends things in season 2 over concerns about her commitment – shortly before Jean discovers she is pregnant. He's determined to make things work after he finds out about the pregnancy, but things are far from smooth sailing as the pair barely know each other. What else has Mikael Persbrandt starred in? Persbrandt is known in Sweden for playing Gunvald Larsson in the Beck movies as well as the Oscar-winning film In a Better World, but has also starred in Hollywood blockbusters such as The Hobbit trilogy, Eurovision Song Contest: The Legend of Fire Saga and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Chaneil Kular plays Anwar Who is Anwar? Anwar is one of the few openly gay characters at Moordale alongside Eric, and enjoys mocking others with Ruby and Olivia. He has a rocky relationship with Eric after being punched by him in season 1, and is one of the many students who goes to Otis for advice in season 2. What else has Chaneil Kular starred in? Sex Education is Kular’s biggest role to date, but he has also appeared in Doctors, Amazon Prime Video series Informer and the BBC adaptation of Black Narcissus. Anne-Marie Duff plays Erin Wiley Who is Erin? Erin is Maeve’s estranged mother, who returns in season 2 along with Maeve's young half-sister. However the two are not on speaking terms after Maeve rang social services after Erin started using drugs again, and she was cross with Maeve in season 3. What else has Anne-Marie Duff starred in? Duff has recently appeared in His Dark Materials and The Salisbury Poisonings for the BBC, but has long boasted an impressive CV including appearances in Shameless, From Darkness, Nowhere Boy and Suffragette. She recently starred alongside Sharon Horgan in Apple TV+'s Bad Sisters. Jason Isaacs plays Peter Groff Who is Peter Groff? As the surname suggests, Peter Groff is the more successful – and immodest – older brother of the now-disgraced former headteacher Mr Groff. What else has Jason Isaacs starred in? Isaacs will forever be known to a generation as Mr. Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, but has more recently appeared in cult drama The OA and Star Trek: Discovery. James Purefoy plays Remi Milburn Who is Remi? Remi is Otis’ estranged father and Jean's ex-husband who lives in America. He is also a therapist and sex addict, and visits Otis in season 2 when he ends up kissing Jean. What else has James Purefoy starred in? Purefoy’s most notable role is probably that of Mark Antony in HBO series Rome, but he has also appeared in The Following, Altered Carbon, Pennyworth and A Discovery of Witches. Jemima Kirke plays Miss Hope Haddon Who is Miss Haddon? She arrived in season 3 as the new headmistress at Moordale High who's keen to improve the school with a new uniform and a new attitude – which includes cleansing the minds of the students. What else has Jemima Kirke starred in? Kirk is best known for starring as the adventurous Jessa Johansson in Lena Dunham comedy Girls, but has also appeared in indie film Tiny Furniture and Netflix psychological drama Maniac as well as music videos for the likes of Mick Jagger and Zayn Malik. Lino Facioli plays Dex Who is Dex? The nerdy captain of the Moordale Quiz Heads team, Dex is Viv's former crush who has quite the fascination with Rubix cubes – and whose naked incident in season 3 leads to the implementation of uniforms. What else has Lino Facioli starred in? Falcioli is best known for a small but memorable role in Game of Thrones as Robin Arryn, and as a child star appeared in The Armstrong and Miller Show and Russell Brand comedy Get Him To The Greek. Sami Outalbali plays Rahim Who is Rahim? Frenchman Rahim dated Eric in season 2, until Eric broke up with him in favour of former bully Adam. However, it looks like season 3 set up a potential love triangle when Rahim and Adam appeared to get close during a school trip. What else has Sami Outablbali starred in? Sex Education was Outablbali’s first appearance on an English language show, but he has previously appeared in French films and TV shows such as The Tuche Family, Grown Ups and Mortel. Simone Ashley plays Olivia Hanan Who is Olivia? Olivia is another member of the Untouchable clique, and despite a fallout in season 1 is close friends with Ruby. She was dating fellow student Malek in season 2, and went to Otis for sex advice. Ashley confirmed she will not be back for season 4. What else has Simone Ashley starred in? Ashley has appeared in Broadchurch, Casualty and The Sister, in addition to a small role in the film Pokemon Detective Pikachu. She starred as the lead in the second season of hit period drama Bridgerton and will be returning for season 3. Sex Education is available on Netflix. Read our guides to the best series on Netflix and the best movies on Netflix. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our Drama hub for all the latest news. Like this? You might want to try Outlander. Available now on Lionsgate+. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10, PLUS a £10 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home – subscribe now. 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Stars of the movies and members of Abba have been teasing a third film. Here we go again!
It's been almost five years since we last travelled to Kalokairi in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, and since then rumours have continued to swirl about a possible third film in the series. The most recent update on the film's progress came from Judy Cramer, the creator of the original musical and producer on both previous films, who told Deadline that while there is nothing "official" to announce as of yet, she does have a story in mind and the project is in its "earliest stages". Craymer also teased that Meryl Streep could be back as Donna, despite her character's death between films one and two. But what else do we know about Mamma Mia 3 at this point? Read on for everything you need to know about the potential for a third film in the Mamma Mia franchise. What has been said about Mamma Mia 3? When the second film, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, was released in 2018, Amanda Seyfried, Lily James, Pierce Brosnan and Christine Baranski all expressed their interest in returning for another sequel. Here We Go Again goes back in time to when Donna first met the three possible fathers of her daughter Sophie, and James told RadioTimes.com her idea for a follow-up: “We laughed that it could be ‘Mamma Mia! The DNA Test’. You finally find out who the dad is.” View oEmbed on the source website Baranski said she would be up for a third film too, saying: "We’re ready for the next sequel because it’s just so much fun to do." When asked whether she would be on board, Seyfried added: "Oh yeah! Beyond yes." Given that the gap between the first and second films was 10 years, Brosnan quipped that if there’s going to be another movie, "we better make it soon, I think". Later that year, the creator behind the original stage musical and producer on both films Judy Craymer noted the appetite among fans for another film. "I’ve seen on social media somebody saying, 'Please can you make it like Fast & Furious.' We could just keep going. I don’t know," she told RadioTimes.com. And she also echoed Brosnan’s views, saying: "I just know if we did we’d have to do it much quicker than 10 years because we’d all be quite old. And who would it be? Is it Ruby and Fernando’s story?" Then, 10 months later in May 2019, James set tongues wagging after she posted an Instagram snap of herself frolicking on the island of Vis in Croatia – the filming location for the 2018 sequel. She sparked further rumours by posting a series of ABBA show tunes on her Instagram story, however that all seemingly came to nothing. And then, in June 2019, Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus said he would potentially be interested on working on a new film. "If someone comes up with an idea for Mamma Mia! 3 you know I’ll have a look at it," he told Magic Radio. We’ll have a look at it." Days later, the star U-turned on the prospect of a third film, telling Good Morning Britain that any notion of Mamma Mia 3 is just speculation. "No plans for that, that’s just rumours," he said. "No plans for that." It's been almost four years since then and still rumours have swirled, but nothing concrete has come up. However, in May 2023, Cramer sparked hopes once more, as she hinted that more could still be to come in the franchise. She told Deadline that a third film is "in its earliest stages", and revealed that she has come up with a way to bring back all of the previous movie’s fan-favourite characters. Craymer said there is currently nothing official and stressed that she doesn't want to "over-egg it", but added that she knows "there's a trilogy there". She continued: "There is a story there, and I do think Meryl should come back — and if the script is right, she would, I think, because she really loved playing Donna." What happened in Mamma Mia 1 and 2? The first film tells the story, through the medium of Abba hits, of a bride-to-be named Sophie on the Greek island of Kalokairi. Just before her wedding, Sophie discovers that any one of three men could be her father, so she invites all of them to the ceremony without telling her mother, Donna. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again then revolves around the launch of Bella Donna, a hotel opened by Donna’s daughter Sophie in honour of her mother Donna who – shock horror – is revealed to have died at the start of the film. The second movie then goes back in time to when Donna first met her three lovers (and Sophie’s three possible fathers). Read more: Lily James Instagram post sparks Mamma Mia 3 rumours Mamma Mia! 2 stars Amanda Seyfried and Lily James are keen for another film Which cast members could return for Mamma Mia 3? The original movie starred Amanda Seyfried as Sophie, Meryl Streep as Donna, and Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgård as the three possible fathers Sam, Harry and Bill. Julie Walters and Christine Baranski also starred as Donna’s former bandmates Rosie and Tanya. The sequel then saw Lily James play the young Donna, and Jeremy Irvine, Hugh Skinner and Josh Dylan play young Sam, Harry and Bill. It also brought back Seyfried as Sophie and Streep as Donna – as a figment of Sophie’s imagination – and introduced new cast members Andy Garcia as Fernando and Cher as his love interest and grandmother of Sophie, Ruby. If James’s idea of a third movie featuring a DNA test actually happens, then a new film could see Seyfried’s Sophie presenting her three possible fathers with a test. It had seemed that we wouldn't see Meryl Streep back, but Craymer has since said she would want her to return and that she had worked out a way for it to happen. Intriguing... Meanwhile, if, as Craymer previously suggested, a third film revolves around Ruby and Fernando’s story, then we can certainly expect to see Cher and Andy Garcia reprising their roles. Watch this space. What songs could be in Mamma Mia 3? There would have to be Mamma Mia again as it's the title. The two films have definitely taken most of the top hits, but there are a plenty more to go. Dancing Queen, I Have a Dream, The Name of the Game, Super Trouper and Waterloo have appeared. Mamma Mia 1 songs 'Chiquitita' 'Does Your Mother Know' 'Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)' 'Honey, Honey'; 'I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do' 'Lay All Your Love on Me' 'Money, Money, Money' 'Our Last Summer' 'Slipping Through My Fingers' 'SOS' 'Take a Chance on Me' 'Thank You for the Music' 'The Winner Takes It All' 'Voulez-Vous' 'When All Is Said and Done' Mamma Mia 2 songs 'Andante, Andante' 'Angel Eyes' 'Fernando' 'I Wonder (Departure)' 'I've Been Waiting for You' 'Kisses of Fire' 'Knowing Me, Knowing You' 'My Love, My Life' 'One of Us' 'The Day Before You Came' 'When I Kissed the Teacher' 'Why Did It Have to Be Me?' That leaves us plenty like Hasta Manana, Head over Heels, I Am the City, I'm a Marionette, Lovelight, and Man in the Middle. And there's even more than that (Ring Ring, Summer Night City...). View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. 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With Joanna Lumley set to return for the Christmas 2022 special, here's everything you need to know about the cast of Motherland.
BBC Two's Motherland is back with a Christmas 2022 special and marks the return of Anna Maxwell Martin as chaotic working mum Julia. Written and created by Bad Sisters' Sharon Horgan, the London-based sitcom follows a group of middle-class parents as they try to navigate school-gate politics and organise childcare arrangements whilst dealing with useless partners and unhelpful grandparents. We last saw the beloved group of friends on our screens in season 3 and now have a festive special to look forward to. With Lucy Punch, Diane Morgan, Paul Ready and Tanya Moodie and yet another guest appearance by the iconic Joanna Lumley, the upcoming episode is set to be more hilarious, cringe-worthy and relatable than ever – read our Motherland review for a sneak preview! Here's everything you need to know about the cast of Motherland. Anna Maxwell Martin as Julia Who is Julia? Julia is a working mother, struggling to juggle her job and childcare now that her mother Marion, who suffered a health scare last series, has moved in. Still trying to keep up with the Alpha Mums, school PTA events and her mother's hospital appointments, Julia finds herself somewhat distracted by new builder Garry. Where do I recognise Anna Maxwell Martin from? Maxwell Martin recently infuriated viewers as Line of Duty's Patricia Carmichael, but has also starred in BBC's Bleak House, Channel 4's Poppy Shakespeare, Death Comes to Pemberley, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies, Good Omens and Code 404. Diane Morgan as Liz Who is Liz? Liz is a single mum who finds herself regularly bickering with her ex over childcare matters whilst fitting in time to see her shepherd boyfriend. Where do I recognise Diane Morgan from? Morgan is best known for her comedy character Philomena Cunk, but has also appeared in Sky One's Rovers, Netflix's After Life and her BBC Two sitcom Mandy. Paul Ready as Kevin Who is Kevin? Kevin is an anxious stay-at-home dad, incredibly eager to please and fit in with the Alpha Mums. Currently facing marital difficulties with his absent wife Jill, Kevin is constantly trying to stay on top of his parenting duties whilst reigniting passion in his relationship. Where do I recognise Paul Ready from? Ready is best known for playing hitman Lee in Utopia, Rob MacDonald in Bodyguard and for his roles in The Terror, MotherFatherSon and The Death of Stalin. Tanya Moodie as Meg Who is Meg? Meg is a confident, organised, rule-breaking mum who joined the group last series and manages to balance her successful career with her harmonic home life – although in upcoming episodes, she finds herself dealing with a personal crisis. Where do I recognise Tanya Moodie from? Moodie is best known for playing Agatha Wilson in A Discovery of Witches, Catherine McKenzie in Tin Star and her roles in Absentia, The Clinic, Sherlock and The Feed. Lucy Punch as Amanda Who is Amanda? Amanda is the glamorous, highly-strung leader of the Alpha Mums, who is super-competitive, self-obsessed and desperately trying to hide the fact that she's struggling with her ongoing divorce. Where do I recognise Lucy Punch from? Punch is best known for her roles in Ella Enchanted, Bad Teacher, Hot Fuzz, Dinner for Schmucks and more recently, A Series of Unfortunate Events and Bloods. Philippa Dunne as Anne Who is Anne? Anne is a mum on the outskirts of Julia's group, who often finds herself following Amanda around and carrying out the brunt of the school work. Where do I recognise Philippa Dunne from? Philippa Dunne has appeared in The Nevers, Derry Girls, Rental Boys and The Walshes. Joanna Lumley as Felicity Who is Felicity? Felicity is Amanda's stylish, snobbish and cold mother who went through a divorce herself when she was Amanda's age. Where have I seen Joanna Lumley before? Lumley is a veteran star of stage and screen, best known for starring in Absolutely Fabulous, The New Avengers, Sapphire & Steel, Shirley Valentine, Ella Enchanted, James and the Giant Peach, The Wolf of Wall Street and Paddington 2. Robbie Gee as Garry Who is Garry? Garry is a builder who Julia hires to fix up her house and develops a crush on. Where have I seen Robbie Gee before? Gee is best known for appearing in Snatch, Pirates of the Caribbean, Dead Man Running and shows like The Real McCoy, Cuffs and The Fades. Ellie Haddington as Marion Who is Marion? Marion in Julia's mum who constantly rebuffs her daughter's childcare requests but moves in with her after suffering a health scare. Where do I recognise Ellie Haddington from? Haddington is best known for appearing on Coronation Street in the '90s as Josie Clarke, Bad Girls, Holby City, Foyle's War and Ripper Street. Terry Mynott as Johnny Who is Johnny? Johnny is Amanda's ex-husband and while we've seen him throughout past seasons get back into the dating scene, in the new Christmas 2022 special, he's now remarried. Where do I recognise Terry Mynott from? The comedian and actor has starred in Channel 4's The Mimic, The Morgana Show and Very Important People, as well as most recently appearing in Doctors. Louise Delamere as Tamara Who is Tamara? Tamara is Johnny's new wife who is making her debut in this year's Christmas episode. Her arrival will likely lead to some very awkward moments with Amanda but we'll just have to stay tuned to see how that'll unfold. Where do I recognise Louise Delamere from? Delamere has starred in Holby City, Waterloo Road and Channel 4 comedy drama No Angels. Anthony Head as Bill Who is Bill? Bill is Meg's husband and while he's only appeared in a few episodes, he's set to bring some minor distress to Meg's life this Christmas when he presents her a pretty awful gift. Where do I recognise Anthony Head from? The well-known British actor has been in a variety of things including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Little Britain, Merlin, The Split and The Stranger. Motherland's Christmas 2022 special airs on BBC One on Friday 23rd December at 9.30pm. If you’re looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide. Looking for something else to watch? Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. The Christmas double issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
BBC One’s daytime detective drama Shakespeare & Hathaway – Private Investigators season 4 has finally arrived on BBC One with a star-studded cast. The drama follows private investigator Frank and his sidekick Lu as they set out to uncover the secrets of residents in rural Warwickshire. There’s more to village life than meets the eye – and hidden behind the countryside scenery is a hotbed of mystery and intrigue: from extramarital affairs and celebrity stalkers to murderous magicians and abducted au pairs. The Stratford-upon-Avon-based series stars plenty of well-known faces including Mark Benton (Waterloo Road) and Jo Joyner (EastEnders) as well as a myriad of guest stars. Speaking to press recently, Joyner said of her co-star (via ED!): “Mark is an incredibly generous actor with no huge ego. That always makes it easier because you’re on an equal footing." Mark added: “Jo is amazing, too.” Meet the full cast of Shakespeare & Hathaway below... Shakespeare & Hathaway cast Mark Benton as Frank Hathaway Who is Frank? A hardboiled, grizzled private investigator, who reluctantly teams up with Lu at the end of the very first episode. Where do I recognise Mark Benton from? Benton is a familiar face but perhaps best known in recent years for playing Feldman in The Halcyon, maths teacher Daniel Chalk in Waterloo Road and Eddie in pub-based comedy Early Doors. He’s also had brief appearances in Doctor Who, Death in Paradise, Outnumbered, Damned and many more. Benton was in the 2013 season of Strictly Come Dancing and went out in Week 9. Jo Joyner as Lu Shakespeare Who is Lu? Hathaway’s bright and bubbly sidekick. Where do I recognise Jo Joyner from? Joyner is famous for playing Tanya in EastEnders, a role she held from 2006 to 2013, although she has popped back for some guest appearances since. She has also appeared regularly in Ackley Bridge, Mount Pleasant, Ordinary Lies, The Interceptor, No Angels and many more. Patrick Walshe McBride as Sebastian Brudenell Who is Sebastian? The RADA-trained struggling actor is Hathaway’s assistant. Where do I recognise Patrick Walshe McBride from? McBride has appeared in the likes of Dracula, Giri/Haji, Inspector Lewis and Holby City. Darren Evans as Spider Who is Spider? Spider is a computer wizard and friend of Frank and Lu. What else has Darren Evans been in? Evans is best known for his appearances in 2010 movie Submarine and 2013’s The Fifth Estate. More recently, the actor has also starred in TV series including Gangs of London and Bang. Amber Aga as Detective Inspector Marlowe Who is Marlowe? Marlowe is a local Warwickshire copper. What else has Amber Aga been in? Aga has had recurring roles in Bounty Hunters, Absentia and Murder City. You might also have spotted her in Holby City and Casualty. Tomos Eames as DS Joe Keeler Who is DS Joe Keeler? Detective Sergeant Keeler is DI Marlowe's junior on the police force. He detests Frank and Lu, who repeatedly undermine his work with their investigations. What else has Tomos Eames been in? The actor has previously appeared in short films such as Sugar and Woman of the Night. He has also starred in feature films including Resistance, Pride and Jellyfish. Roberta Taylor as Gloria Fonteyn Who is Gloria? Gloria runs a costume shop and is friends with Sebastian, who lives above. What else has Roberta Taylor been in? Taylor has previously starred as Inspector Gina Gold in The Bill. She has also appeared in Viceroy's House, The Foreigner, Doctors, and on EastEnders as the character Irene. Taylor is also a veteran of stage. Looking for something else to watch? Check out the rest of our Drama coverage or take a look at our TV Guide. The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now – subscribe now to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife – release date, cast, trailer and returning cast members
Everything you need to know about the sequel's delayed release date, cast and which original Ghostbusters are due to star.
A new generation is about to answer the call as Ghostbusters: Afterlife is now playing in cinemas, seeing the descendants of Egon Spengler take on an epic paranormal event in the sleepy town of Summerville, Oklahoma. Director Jason Reitman, son of the original film's helmer Ivan, has enlisted the talents of rising stars Mckenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard for this soft reboot, while Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon appear as the adult leads. Coon plays a single mother who is forced to move across the country when she and her kids are evicted from their previous home, but something good might well come out of the trouble. An advance clip from the movie, available below, alludes to a blossoming romance between Callie Spengler (Coon) and Summerville school teacher Gary Grooberson (Rudd), with the two sharing an awkward exchange at the late Egon's dilapidated farmhouse. View oEmbed on the source website For Ghostbusters purists, of which there are many, Reitman has also reunited the surviving members of the original cast, with Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and Sigourney Weaver all confirmed to be appearing. Read on for everything you need to know about Ghostbusters: Afterlife, including release date, cast, trailer and connections to the original films. Ghostbusters: Afterlife release date Time to answer the call! Ghostbusters: Afterlife is out now in the UK, with Sony Pictures releasing the film exclusively to cinemas on Thursday 18th November 2021. The film had originally been intended for release all the way back in July 2020, but was delayed three times as the film industry grappled with international lockdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It's not yet known when the film will be available to watch online via on-demand services, but several recent blockbusters have followed a shorter theatrical window of approximately 45 days, so Afterlife could follow suit – watch this space. Ghostbusters: Afterlife cast The Ghostbusters: Afterlife cast is led by two Hollywood rising stars: Captain Marvel's McKenna Grace, aged 15, as science-obsessed Phoebe and Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard, 18, as her on-screen brother, Trevor. The adult lead role goes to Carrie Coon, known for recent roles in Fargo, The Sinner and Avengers: Infinity War, who will play the kids' mother, Callie Spengler. The family are the descendants of one of the original Ghostbusters characters, Egon Spengler, who was played by the late Harold Ramis in the first two films. Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a family affair both in front of and behind the camera, as director Jason Reitman is the son of Ivan Reitman, who helmed the first two films. Acknowledging this special connection, Jason shared a photo of himself, his father and his three main stars to Twitter as filming got underway in July 2019, with the caption: "The Family's All Here". View oEmbed on the source website Comedy star Paul Rudd (Ant-Man and the Wasp) will also star in the film as high school teacher Mr Grooberson, who will presumably be responsible for keeping Phoebe and Trevor out of trouble. In another continuity nod, it has been confirmed that Mr Grooberson witnessed the events of the first film as a child in New York, where a giant Marshmallow Man rampaged across the city (an incident referred to as the “Manhattan Crossrip"). Rudd's involvement was confirmed by the Ghostbusters official Twitter account, which shared a video of the actor in front of the iconic firehouse featured in the franchise. "When I heard they were going to call me, well, as you can imagine, I nearly slimed myself," he says. "I can’t wait to join the cast this fall for Ghostbusters. In fact, I’m sliming myself right now." View oEmbed on the source website Producer Ivan Reitman told ET Online about Rudd's role: "He's a seismologist who's come to this small town because they've been having mysterious earthquakes. He's also teaching summer school there and he's extraordinarily funny." The supporting cast includes another Fargo alum, Bokeem Woodbine, as Sheriff Domingo, while Celeste O'Connor (Freaky) plays his daughter, Lucky. Oliver Cooper (Red Oaks) and Tracy Letts (The Woman in the Window) will also appear. Which original Ghostbusters stars will appear? Long-time Ghostbusters fans were thrilled to hear that the reboot will include roles for the original cast of the franchise, although it's not yet clear how prominent they will be. Sigourney Weaver was first to confirm her return as Dana Barrett back in 2019, letting slip that Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson were also reprising their roles after telling Parade: "It’s going to be crazy working with the guys again." Ernie Hudson and Dan Aykroyd will be reprising their roles as Winston Zeddemore and Ray Stantz respectively, while Bill Murray and Annie Potts will also be returning. In November 2019, Aykroyd confirmed that the original cast had shot all their scenes for the film (via The Greg Hill Show), describing his experience working on the project as "really exciting". Later, he told Parade: “It was completely unanticipated. But Jason took our reputation and the value of Ghostbusters to a completely new level. It’s a story that works on the page and works on the screen just beautifully. I think this is going to be big, and if I’m wrong, then I’m going to throw away 35 years of experience in the comedy business.” Harold Ramis, who played Dr Egon Spengler, passed away in 2014, but his beloved role will remain a big part of Afterlife, as the film introduces the character's daughter and grandchildren. Ghostbusters: Afterlife plot The new film follows single mother-of-two Callie, who inherits a property in Oklahoma from the father she never knew (who turns out to be one of the original Ghostbusters crew). Mckenna Grace plays her science-obsessed daughter Phoebe, while Finn Wolfhard plays her petrolhead son, who will find themselves facing off against frightening ghouls when a supernatural phenomena begins to shake the town of Summerville. "As the family arrives at an old farm, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters," director Jason Reitman, son of original Ghostbusters director Ivan, told Vanity Fair. "Trevor and Phoebe are about to find out who their grandfather was and whether they’re ready to pick up the proton pack themselves." Trevor will discover the retro ambulance-turned-ghostbuster-car, while Phoebe will "find a device that reads psychokinetic energy," an instantly recognisable tool of the trade from the original film. The only question is whether Trevor and Phoebe will decide to go into the family business. Read more: Ghostbusters: Afterlife is ghoulish in all the wrong ways Will there be a sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife? Ghostbusters Afterlife end credits scenes explained Will there be a sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife? It looks like Afterlife isn't intended to be the boiler-suit boys' last outing, as the film's director Jason Reitman hinted in June that he has plans for a fourth film in the franchise. "I can't tell you anything, but we are working on another instalment," he said, speaking on Josh Gad's Reunited Apart YouTube series. Original Ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd, who plays Dr Ray Stantz in the franchise, echoed this sentiment, telling Entertainment Weekly that Afterlife "feeds into the possibility of more follow-ups with this group and with others who want to join". Why does Ghostbusters: Afterlife ignore the Ghostbusters reboot? Ghostbusters: Afterlife will not acknowledge the 2016 reboot from director Paul Feig, instead returning to the continuity of the first two films, both released in the 1980s. This move is most likely a response to the financial performance of the reboot, which featured a team comprised of Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and Melissa McCarthy. Feig himself admitted to Vulture that the film would need a sturdy box office gross of $500 million to be considered profitable, but ended up making less than half of that worldwide. As a result, The Hollywood Reporter estimated that the film would make a $70 million loss for its financiers, eradicating any hopes for a sequel from its defenders. Nevertheless, star Leslie Jones condemned the decision to scrap the reboot's continuity entirely, describing the move from Sony Pictures as "insulting" on Twitter. In January 2019, the star tweeted: "So insulting. Like f**k us. We didn't count. It’s like something trump would do. (Trump voice) 'Gonna redo ghostbusteeeeers, better with men, will be huge. Those women ain’t ghostbusteeeeers' ugh so annoying. Such a d**k move. And I don’t give f**k I’m saying something!!" Who is directing Ghostbusters: Afterlife? Jason Reitman, the son of the franchise’s original director Ivan Reitman, will helm the movie – and it seems that Reitman senior was rather emotional when seeing the final cut of the film. “My father hasn’t been leaving the house much because of COVID, but he took a test, put on a mask and drove down to the Sony lot to watch the movie with the studio,” he told Empire back in January 2021. “And after, he cried, and he said, ‘I’m so proud to be your father.’ And it was one of the great moments of my life.” That the film has got Ivan’s rubber stamp will no doubt come as good news to Ghostbusters fans – and even better news is that it looks like this is by no means the end of the road for the franchise. “I want to see Ghostbusters movies from all of my favourite directors, and we hope that this movie sets the table for that,” Reitman recently explained at New York Comic-Con. Reitman, whose previous films include Juno and Up In The Air, has co-written the Ghostbusters sequel with Gil Kenan, while his father Ivan is attached as a producer. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer On November 8th 2021, Ghostbusters: Afterlife unveiled a final trailer ahead of the film’s release this month. Fans will be thrilled to hear that the clip features the original cast members Murray, Aykroyd and Hudson as the famous ghost-busting trio, even if they do remain almost entirely off-screen. The rest of the trailer focuses on the new cast, including Marvel star Paul Rudd, and a bunch of ghosts and monsters, including the Terror Dogs from the original Ghostbusters. Watch below. View oEmbed on the source website In April 2021, Sony Pictures released an additional clip unleashing a new supernatural menace on the world – a miniature version of the Stay-Puft marshmallow man from the first film. Watch below. View oEmbed on the source website Alongside trailers, there have been a number of promotional videos for Ghostbusters: Afterlife including an interview in which which director Reitman and his father discuss returning to the franchise. Ghostbusters: Afterlife will be released in UK cinemas on Thursday 18th November. Visit our Movies hub for more news and features, or find something to watch tonight with our TV Guide.
Who were the past presenters of Blankety Blank?
Blankety Blank is back for a brand new series, with Bradley Walsh as host… but who presented the game show in its heyday?
Following last year's Christmas Special, The Chase's Bradley Walsh is back to present a new series of Blankety Blank. The new 10-part series will kick off on BBC One on Saturday, 2nd October at 9pm, following the second live show of Strictly Come Dancing. It will see a panel of six celebrities try to fill in the missing blanks over a series of rounds as they try to help win some brilliant prizes for contestants. Celebs this year include: Judy Murray, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Shappi Khorsandi, Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor and Peter Andre. Walsh is the sixth presenter to host Blankety Blank, following behind Vernon Kay and David Walliams, who each presented specials of the show in 2007 and 2016 respectively. But, who was the original host on the show? And which celebs have fronted Blankety Blank over the years? Read on for all you need to know about the presenters of the iconic gameshow from the late Terry Wogan in the 70s, right down to Paul O'Grady's alter ego Lily Savage. Who was the first host of Blankety Blank? Terry Wogan The late and great Sir Terry Wogan was the pioneering host of Blankety Blank from its conception in 1979. For four years Wogan presented the show, and is remembered for his rather unusual stick-like microphone and his funny failure to keep the guests in check. On one memorable occasion, Kenny Everett bent the mic in half. From this moment on, every time Everett appeared on the show there’d be an attempt to destroy what became known as Wogan’s Wand. View oEmbed on the source website Who were the past presenters of Blankety Blank? Les Dawson When Dawson took over from Wogan in 1984, he triumphantly snapped Wogan's Wand in two, and said he felt “about as comfortable as a lame turkey sat on a pile of paxo listening to Christmas carols”. Blankety Blank was infamous for its awful prizes, and Dawson once quipped: “You are not going away empty handed, you have a map of Penrith!” - he was known for his sarcasm and his deadpan wit. View oEmbed on the source website Lily Savage From 1998 til the show’s end in 2002, Paul O’Grady hosted Blankety Blank as his drag alter-ego Lily Savage. Bringing pure sass to the studio, Savage was notorious for her hilarious cruelty to her guests – whose names she would often “forget” – and her haphazard approach to presenting. View oEmbed on the source website Vernon Kay In 2007, presenter and I'm A Celebrity 2020 contestant Vernon Kay hosted the Gameshow Marathon version of Blankety Blank on ITV. Gameshow Marathon was originally hosted by Ant and Dec to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ITV in 2005, and saw some of our fave 90s games, from Price is Right to Play Your Cards Right, revived for a seven episode special. After finishing as runner up on series one, Kay was asked to host the new series. David Walliams The comedian, author and Britain's Got Talent judge hosted a one-off Christmas special of the show back in 2016. Speaking of the role, Walliams said he had “very big shoes to fill" as he followed in the footsteps of Wogan, Dawson and O'Grady. Blankety Blank starts on BBC One on Saturday, 2nd October at 9pm. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide.
Bodyguard: Will there be a second season of Richard Madden thriller?
Everything you need to know about plans for series two of the BBC One thriller starring Richard Madden
Bodyguard’s series one finale became the most-watched BBC drama since records began in 2002 – and now fans are keen to know whether the BAFTA-winning thriller is coming back for a second series on BBC One. Although Richard Madden is being kept busy with his new role in Marvel's Eternals, there are still rumours that he'll reprise his role as bodyguard David Budd. In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com back in May 2021, Paul Ready, who played the villainous Rob in Bodyguard, said that he'd definitely say yes if asked to appear in a second season. Addressing the rumours, he said: "I loved playing that character. I love playing kind of ambiguous, slightly shady characters like that. "Yeah, it Bodyguard came back and they wanted to write that character again, I'd definitely do it. I thought it was great fun. It was great fun to play. "Jed [Mercurio] is a brilliant writer and obviously, I've just been hooked on Line of Duty. I couldn't have imagined how much it would capture the audience's imagination. They really went for it. A hugely popular show. "People would see me on the tube at the time and they'd go, 'I'm watching Bodyguard, don't tell me! You're that guy but don't tell me whether you did it,' and I loved that." Here’s everything you need to know. Will there be a season 2 of Bodyguard? The Sun reported in 2021 that the BBC would be making a second series of Bodyguard, with Richard Madden set to return as scarred war veteran and protection officer David Budd. "Mercurio has always been too preoccupied with Line of Duty to apply himself to Bodyguard II, and after the show’s success, Madden was snapped up by Hollywood," a source told the publication. "Now with both men available, the creative process has kicked off and the BBC are thrilled it could materialise within the next two years." While the BBC has not yet officially renewed Bodyguard for a second series, writer Jed Mercurio and lead actor Richard Madden are certainly keen for season two to happen. Mercurio told RadioTimes.com in 2018 that he would “absolutely” do a second series, but if the following quotes from Madden are anything to go by, it’s going to be a while before the thriller returns to our screens… “We’ve been talking about it and I spoke to Jed [Mercurio, the writer] about a month after the show had finished airing over in the UK and we sat and decided let’s give it at least a year while we work out how to do something better,” said Madden at an event in LA organised by Netflix, which streams the show internationally. "We're in talks. We're going through the logistics of it," Mercurio told a keynote session at the Banff World Media Festival in June 2019. But, he added, the BBC has not yet officially green-lit a second series – and "there's no real update now". Is Bodyguard on Netflix or iPlayer? All six episodes of Bodyguard series one are currently available to watch on Netflix. It is not available on BBC iPlayer. What would Bodyguard season 2 be about? In the closing scenes of series one, Budd finally agrees to go to therapy for his PTSD – and series star Madden reckons the war veteran needs a break, revealing that a second season could be set up to two years in the future. “A couple of things,” said Madden. “You cannot jump into it. David Budd definitely needs a vacation after that. He’s not going to go back to work, is he? “And also he’s the most famous man in London because of what happens at the end of episode six. He couldn’t just go straight back into work. “And me and Jed both agree that there’s something much more interesting in, ‘Let’s catch up with him 18 months later, two years later after this has happened and say, 'Where is he now? What’s happened to him?'" Who would star in Bodyguard season 2? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2018/09/16121240-high_res-bodyguard-432eafa.jpg" width="4096" height="2731" alt="WARNING: Embargoed for publication until 00:00:01 on 28/08/2018 - Programme Name: Bodyguard - TX: n/a - Episode: n/a (No. Ep 3) - Picture Shows: *STRICTLY NOT FOR PUBLICATION UNTIL 00:01HRS, TUESDAY 28TH AUGUST, 2018* David Budd (RICHARD MADDEN) - (C) World Productions - Photographer: Sophie Mutevelian TL" title="16121240-high_res-bodyguard" /> **WARNING: SPOILERS FOR SERIES ONE** If Bodyguard is renewed by the BBC, Madden – who won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Budd – will almost certainly reprise his role, given the aforementioned discussions between him and writer Jed Mercurio about the future of his character. Keeley Hawes, whose Home Secretary Julia Montague was infamously killed off half-way though the first series, is very unlikely to return for obvious reasons, as is Pippa Haywood, who played Budd's corrupt SO15 boss Lorraine Craddock. Speaking to RadioTimes.com at the National Television Awards, Haywood said of her involvement in series two: "You know what, there's a lot of mystery around season one so there'll be a lot of mystery around season two," Tandon said. "Discussions are ongoing aren't they... We'll have to wait and see… "No spoilers... But I think we can probably count me out." DCI Sharma actor Ash Tandon, meanwhile, told iNews: “The way the ratings have been, I’d love to be in the second series if it happens. We have to wait and see”. And BBC journalists are already bidding for cameos in Bodyguard series two, after Andrew Marr, Laura Kuenssberg, Sophie Raworth and Simon McCoy were among those to feature in the first run. What happened in Bodyguard season one? The six-part political thriller tells the story of bodyguard David Budd, who is assigned to protect controversial British home secretary Julia Montague. Budd is a war veteran and is deeply mistrustful of politicians, especially those who support the conflict in the Middle East. So, when he is tasked with protecting the Home Secretary, Budd finds himself “torn between his duty and his beliefs”. At first the focus of series one is on whether Budd can reconcile his personal views with his duty to protect Montague – however as the series plays out it soon becomes clear that the question of Budd’s loyalties is just the tip of the iceberg, and the show delves into themes such as terrorism and corruption in the police and secret services. Here are a few links to our episode recaps and reviews from throughout the series… Bodyguard season 1 episode summaries and reviews Episode 1 Bodyguard opening episodes sparks online debate about female job roles – and train times Bodyguard’s Home Secretary Keeley Hawes reveals how she learned to face down the real Andrew Marr Episode 2 Richard Madden: ‘I try not to let my Bodyguard character get into my head too much’ View oEmbed on the source website Episode 3 8 questions we have after that explosive episode of Bodyguard Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio “thought long and hard” about revealing contents of THAT briefcase Episode 4 Bodyguard episode four produces another stunning plot twist 7 questions we have after Bodyguard episode four Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio: there’s no such thing as a “can’t-die” character Episode 5 9 critical questions we have after Bodyguard episode 5 Who is Chanel in Bodyguard – and why has she returned now? Episode 6 Bodyguard series finale – live recap and reaction Bodyguard’s action-packed series finale – explained Bodyguard episode 6 review: was the season 1 finale just too absurd? Looking for something to watch? Head over to our TV Guide.
A Quiet Place 2 release date: Cast, plot, trailer and latest news for horror sequel
Everything you need to know about John Krasinski's horror movie sequel.
After plenty of delays A Quiet Place Part II has finally hit US cinemas – and UK fans won't have to wait long to see it themselves, with the sequel due to arrive in early June. The first film in the franchise arrived on the big screen back in 2018, with husband-wife duo John Krasinski and Emily Blunt starring as a couple attempting to survive and keep their family alive in a post-apocalyptic world terrorised by blind monsters with hyper-sensitive hearing abilities. The upcoming sequel will see Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe and Krasinski reprise their roles from the original, with Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy being introduced as a fellow survivor. Read on for all the latest news, release dates and cast announcements around A Quiet Place Part II. When is A Quiet Place 2 released in cinemas? It's been a bumpy road to the cinema for A Quiet Place Part II, which was originally scheduled for release almost a year ago – 20th March 2020. Since the pandemic hit, the sequel has been delayed three times, being pushed to September 2020, then April 2021, then September 2021. A Quiet Place finally released in the US on Monday 31st May in the USA, and will follow in the UK on Thursday 3rd June. Sharing the new release date on Twitter, Krasinski wrote: "They always say good things come to those who wait. Well... I think we're waited long enough. A Quiet Place Part II. Memorial Day." A Quiet Place 2 cast Emily Blunt reprises her role as mother Evelyn Abbott, alongside original cast members Millicent Simmonds as her deaf daughter Regan and Noah Jupe as her eldest son Marcus. In terms of new faces, Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy joins the cast as a rather ominous-sounding man with mysterious intentions who "joins the family unit". Murphy has been keen to avoid revealing any major details about the role to ensure the film packs some surprises, but explained to Total Film how his character fits in this dour vision of the future. "For me, Emmett represents where the heart of the world lies right now, which is: finally feeling like they’ve all given up," he said. "Here comes this girl [Regan] who allows you to believe in more, and allows you to believe in yourself. That idea, I’ve always been really enthralled by." Widows actor Brian Tyree Henry was also in talks to star in the film, but has since dropped out and been replaced by Djimon Hounsou (Guardians of the Galaxy), playing an as-yet-unspecified role. A Quiet Place 2 trailer Check out the latest trailer (released 6th May) below. View oEmbed on the source website The first trailer for the film dropped way back in January 2020 – we see a flashback to the first appearance of the horrifying monsters as they destroy human civilisation, while Cillian Murphy also makes his debut as new character Emmett. View oEmbed on the source website A second teaser was released in February. View oEmbed on the source website And there's also a moody-looking poster for the film too... For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. A Quiet Place 2 plot: What is it about? The first A Quiet Place film followed the Abbotts, a young family in post-apocalyptic USA who are forced to live in silence to avoid being slaughtered by monsters with super-sensitive hearing. It was a smash hit upon release in 2018, earning $340 million worldwide on a budget of $17 million, with a sequel put into production less than a month later. Where the first film began to reveal the weaknesses that the vicious monsters had, this sequel is to answer more questions and introduce some brand new characters too. "We’ll see more of that family continuing to survive and finding out that they’re not the only ones," Henry told the Observer, before dropping out of the film. "And I think that we’re also going to get a few answers to the origin of where and how this whole thing happened. I think that people want to know that. "But I think you’re just going to see another side of it… more of humanity that survived this thing in this next story." The film's official synopsis reads: "Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realise that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path." If you want to know more, here's our A Quiet Place 2 review and A Quiet Place 2 ending explainer - but beware of spoilers! Who is directing A Quiet Place 2? The US Office star John Krasinski – who is Blunt’s off-screen husband and co-wrote and directed the first film – will not be playing a major role in the sequel after his character was (spoiler alert!) killed off in the first film, appearing instead via newly-filmed flashbacks. The Office actor will, however, be back on board to write and direct A Quiet Place 2. A Quiet Place 2 is scheduled for release on 31st May in the US and on 4th June in the UK – visit our Movies hub for all the latest news or our TV Guide to find something else to watch tonight.
Marcella season 3 release date: cast, plot and trailer
The third season of ITV detective drama starring Anna Friel concludes this March.
Marcella season three has introduced us to a whole new version of the beloved character, as she takes on a brand new identity as Keira. The undercover detective returned to our screens in January 2021, three years since UK viewers last saw Marcella on our television screens. The last two episodes of Marcella season three will air Tuesday 2nd March 2021 – the first at 9pm on ITV, and then the second at 10:45pm after the news. In the eight-part season three, Marcella is back, she's blonde, she's bearing that scar, but initially she's almost unrecognisable, on an undercover mission to infiltrate a criminal family in Belfast. All eight episodes of the series will then then be available to view on the ITV Hub. The series stars Anna Friel as a tortured police detective who suffers violent blackouts as a result of her dissociative identity disorder, but that doesn't stop her from going up against some truly twisted killers. The third outing for Marcella is a change of pace from what we've seen before, taking a deeper dive into her complicated psyche and the devastating trauma therein. Season two concluded with a devastating cliffhanger that saw our tortured detective leave her old life behind. "It was intentional to kind of reinvent it," explained Marcella creator Hans Rosenfeldt. "We wanted to do something else, and see if we could reinvent the show, but still kind of make it the third chapter in a trilogy," he told Digital Spy. In season three, Marcella is now operating in Belfast as an undercover detective, but is she enjoying being at the centre of the criminal Maguire family a little too much? As Marcella investigates their activities, questions are raised about how much of her old self she has left behind. Will her past come back to haunt her once again? Read on for everything we know so far about Marcella season three. Marcella season 3 UK release date The final two episodes of Marcella season three air Tuesday 2nd March 2021 – one in the usual slot at 9pm on ITV, and then again after the news at 10:45pm. ITV previously confirmed the premiere date for Marcella season three: Tuesday 26 January at 9pm on ITV. View oEmbed on the source website Fans across the pond didn't have to wait quite so long, as the new season premiered on Netflix internationally from Sunday 14th June 2020 (note: Friel's tweet incorrectly states 4th June, which she later acknowledged to be a typo). View oEmbed on the source website It's been a long journey bringing Marcella season three into the world, as it went into production way back in March 2019 and filmed throughout the spring and summer. Friel gave fans a peek behind the curtain via her social media channels, including this video which features her two adorable dogs accompanying her to set... View oEmbed on the source website A later video saw Friel trapped in her trailer on a filming day, as Belfast is besieged by heavy rain and hailstones that effectively throw their schedule into complete disarray - as she describes in her caption, "a producer's nightmare". View oEmbed on the source website Marcella season 3 trailer Here's a better quality version of the season three trailer that Friel shared to her Twitter page... View oEmbed on the source website Marcella season 3 cast: Who's returning? Anna Friel, who won an International Emmy for her performance in the role, will return as troubled detective Marcella. She will be joined in the Marcella cast by Hugo Speer (The Musketeers) who made a brief appearance in the final scenes of season two as Marcella’s undercover handler Frank Young. Fan favourite DI Rav Sangha (Ray Panthaki) is back as he becomes embroiled in an investigation close to Marcella's criminal family. The new cast includes Amanda Burton (Waterloo Road) as the chilling matriarch of the Maguire family, Katherine, Aaron McCusker (Bohemian Rhapsody) as Katherine’s son Finn, Kelly Gough (The Fall) as her daughter Stacey and Martin McCann (Death & Nightingales) as Stacey’s wayward husband. Eugene O’Hare (The Fall) will play local police officer Eddie, with Michael Colgan (X Company) as Rory Maguire, Paul Kennedy (Death & Nightingales) as Lawrence and Glen Wallace (River City) as past acquaintance Matt. It is not yet known whether the other original cast members – including Jamie Bamber as DCI Tim Williamson, Sophia Brown as DC LeAnn Hunter and Nicholas Pinnock as Jason Backland – will reprise their roles in the third season. Marcella season 3: What's the plot? Presumed dead, Marcella has left her old life behind to infiltrate a criminal family in Belfast with her new identity as Keira. Though she has gone undercover to bring the Maguire crime family to justice, she begins to enjoy her new luxury lifestyle a bit too much. Clashing with the Maguire matriarch Amanda Burton's Katherine, it looks as though Keira is looking to gain full control of the family. "That’s basically the arc of the show," Friel told Radio.Times.com. "Marcella is much more preferring Keira and I’m not sure if she wants her old life back. I don’t think she thought there was anything redeeming abut herself and she has no point to live and that makes her even more fearless. And then she starts to come part of a world and starts to question her own moral compass and integrity." Friel also says that the third series has completely new format, so viewers can watch it as standalone series, before catching up with seasons one and two. “It’s not as complex as the other two and the structure has changed because it’s not a whodunit, it’s more about how am I going to bring down this family. It’s quite haunting,” she said. Marcella creator Hans Rosenfeldt told Digital Spy that season three deliberately reinvents the show. He said: "When we finished series two, kind of late, we wrote the last scene in the last episode of series two where she's more or less being recruited, just to have kind of an opening for series three, where we already then knew we would like her undercover. Because we couldn't really find a way to bring her back into being a police officer after all that happened to her in series two. "So in series three, we can't have her being a police officer any more, at least not the way we used to see her." He continued: "So that was very intentional. And then it was also intentional – and I kind of liked it, but it came with the idea of not having her chase another serial killer. Because I think by the time that we finished series two and aired series two, there have been quite a few of those shows – quite dark; quite broody; they're chasing a moral-less, elaborate serial killer. "So we thought, 'Maybe let's not do that one more time. Let's do something completely different but keeping Marcella at the centre of it." For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Marcella season 2 ending explained The Marcella season two finale saw the life of the tortured detective unravel to devastating effect. **SPOILERS!** Not only did she have an almighty face-off with the child killer she had been hunting down all season, but as well as managing to save Edward, she also made a shocking discovery about her past. The detective worked out after hypnotic therapy that, years ago, she had accidentally killed her baby Juliette by shaking her too hard. Racked with guilt, Marcella decided to sign over sole custody of her children to her ex-husband Jason. She then went to throw herself off a building, but colleague Rav came to the rescue and coaxed her away from the edge. Marcella told him about Juliette and then, out of nowhere, attacked him with a toilet lid and handcuffed him to the edge of a cubicle, before cutting off all her hair and slicing the edge of her mouth with a pair of scissors. The scene cut to nine days later, and the last time we saw Marcella she was wearing that famous green parka and sleeping rough under a bridge. What disorder does Marcella have? Marcella has dissociative identity disorder, which results in her suffering from violent black-outs. Check out our interview with a psychotherapist for more information on the condition. Marcella will return on Tuesday, 26th January at 9pm and 10:05pm on ITV. All eight episodes of the series will then then be available to view on the ITV Hub. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide.
Marcella returns with Anna Friel in the lead, surrounded by faces old and new.
Marcella, the ITV series about a detective who suffers from violent black-outs, is back for a third season - but the show has been reinvented, as the title character (Anna Friel) goes undercover. In season three, Marcella takes on the persona of 'Keira' in order to infiltrate the Maguire crime family, but she begins to enjoy her new luxurious lifestyle a bit too much, and appears to hatch plans to take over the family business. "That’s basically the arc of the show," Friel told Radio.Times.com. "Marcella is much more preferring Keira and I’m not sure if she wants her old life back. I don’t think she thought there was anything redeeming about herself and she has no point to live and that makes her even more fearless. And then she starts to come part of a world and starts to question her own moral compass and integrity." Read on for the cast list and characters in Marcella season three. Anna Friel as DS Marcella Backland Who is Marcella? Marcella is an unrelenting detective who is willing to push boundaries to solve a case, whatever the emotional and relational collateral damage may be. However, following the dramatic revelations from season two, Marcella is now undercover as a new persona, Keira Devlin, and using her character as a means of hiding from her own personal life. Where have I seen Anna Friel before? Friel is a prolific television actress. She rose to fame for her role in the 90s series Brookside, and has more recently starred in The Girlfriend Experience, Broken and American Odyssey. She previously won an Emmy for her portrayal of Marcella. Ray Panthaki as DI Rav Sangha <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2021/01/marcella_3_ep1_27-14dfc62.jpg" width="5566" height="3713" alt="BUCCANEER MEDIA FOR ITV MARCELLA SERIES 3 EPISODE 1 Pictured: RAY PANTHAKI as Rav Sangha. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: Patrick.smith@itv.com 07909906963" title="AUTUMN DRAMAS" /> Who is Rav Sangha? Rav is the straightforward, straight-talking lead detective on Marcella’s team. Where have I seen Ray Panthaki before? You might have seen Panthanki as Ronny in EastEnders from 2003 to 2005, and he also starred in the TV series Blessed, DCI Banks and The Wrong Mans. Hugo Speer as Frank Young Who is Frank Young? Frank is Marcella’s handler, helping her to create her Keira persona. Where have I seen Hugo Speer before? He's known for the likes of Father Brown, The Full Monty,Britannia (as Lucius), London Kills, and The Musketeers. Amanda Burton as Katherine Maguire Who is Katherine Maguire? The matriarch of the Maguire family, she's responsible for creating a new sense of legitimacy for the company (while still relying on criminal networks and relationships). She's the central antagonist for season three. Where have I seen Amanda Burton before? She's recently starred in ITV true crime drama White House Farm, but she's also been in the likes of Pollyanna, Silent Witness, Waterloo Road, and The Level. Aaron McCusker as Finn Maguire Who is Finn Maguire? The middle child and CEO of the family company, but he's yet to provide an heir - something that's a source of consternation for his mother, Katherine. Where have I seen Aaron McCusker before? You'll know him from the likes of Shameless, Bohemian Rhapsody, Dexter, and Secret Child: The Bridge. Michael Colgan as Rory Maguire Who is Rory Maguire? A "reclusive germaphobe," he's nonetheless razor-sharp with a photographic memory, and acts as his family lawyer. Where have I seen Michael Colgan before? He's starred in Chernobyl, The Crown, Rebel Heart, Raw, and The Thick of It. Kelly Gough plays Stacey Maguire Who is Stacey? Katherine's youngest child, she's currently pregnant (causing jealousy among her brothers). She's not very involved in the bigger picture, business-side of the company - that is, until Marcella begins prompting her. Where have I seen Kelly Gough before? Kelly is known for roles in Casualty, Broadchurch, Call the Midwife, The Fall, and Vera. Martin McCann as Bobby Barrett Who is Bobby Barrett? Stacey's husband, he's out of his depth in his new role within the family business. Where have I seen Martin McCann? The actor has starred in the adaptation Death and Nightingales, The Survivalist, Calibre, and The Pacific. Paul Kennedy as Lawrence Corrigan Who is Lawrence Corrigan? Lawrence is the Maguire's accountant, and Marcella's first contact with the crime family. The pair are now dating. Where have I seen Paul Kennedy before? The actor and producer is known for the likes of The Frankenstein Chronicles, The Fall, Outlander, and Game of Thrones. Jamie Bamber as DCI Tim Williamson (season 2) Who is Tim Williamson? Tim is DCI of Marcella’s team. The two of them are in a casual relationship. Where do I recognise Jamie Bamber from? Bamber is best known for his role as Apollo in Battlestar Galactica, and for playing Matthew Wild in Fearless. He also played an attorney in NCIS and had roles in Band of Brothers and Law & Order UK. Sophia Brown as DC LeAnn Hunter (season 2) Who is LeAnn Hunter? A spiky new DC on Rav’s team. There’s tension and a sense of competition between LeAnn and Marcella. Where do I recognise her from? Brown has appeared in the series Clique and Guerrilla and in the films Beauty & The Beast and Disobedience. Jack Doolan as DC Mark Travis (season 2) Who is Mark Travis? Mark is one of the officers on Marcella's team. Where do I recognise Jack Doolan from? Doolan is known for White Gold, The Green Green Grass and the movie Cemetery Junction. Nicholas Pinnock as Jason Backland (season 2) Who is Jason Backland? Marcella’s ex-husband and father to her children. Where do I recognise Nicholas Pinnock from? You might have seen Pinnock in the series Fortitude, Guerrilla, Top Boy and – back in the '90s – Grange Hill. Yolanda Kettle as Becky Marani (season 2) Who is Becky Marani? The much younger fiancée of Jason. For obvious reasons, Becky and Marcella aren’t best of friends. Where do I recognise Yolanda Kettle from? Kettle plays Camilla Fry in The Crown. She also recently appeared in Howard’s End, Doc Martin and Love, Nina. Jason Hughes as Vince Whitman (season 2) Who is Vince Whitman?Vince is a working class self-made businessman, building Red Cow Gifts into a multi-million-pound company – despite its PR troubles. He’s married to Maya Whitman. Where do I recognise Jason Hughes from? Hughes played DC Sandy Guthrie in Three Girls, and you might have also seen him in Midsomer Murders and briefly in Death in Paradise. Victoria Smurfit as Maya Whitman (season 2) Who is Maya Whitman? Vince’s wife is the founder of The Whitman Foundation – a charity which helps children who find themselves deprived or in danger. Where do I recognise Victoria Smurfit from? Smurfit is known for appearing in the series Once Upon A Time, Trial & Retribution and Cold Feet. She also played Hugh Grant’s love interest Suzie in the movie About a Boy. Nigel Planer as Reg Reynolds (season 2) Who is Reg Reynolds? Former drummer in the 70s band, Swiss Coast. In poor health, he uses his long-time friend and the band’s manager Alan as a crutch to walk through life. But when the body of a 9-year-old is discovered in his flat, secrets and guilt from his past begin to haunt him. Where do I recognise Nigel Planer from? Planer is most famous for his role as Neil in The Young Ones. He's also known for Comic Strip Presents and Episodes. More recently he has made the odd appearance in Death in Paradise, Inside No 9 and Grantchester. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Keith Allen as Alan Summers (season 2) Who is Alan Summers? Swiss Coast’s band manager. He has been a guardian for Reg as his health has deteriorated. He knows all of Reg’s secrets. Where do I recognise Keith Allen from? Allen has had a long and successful career in both TV and film. He’s appeared in the movies Eddie The Eagle, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Trainspotting and The Others, to name a few. On TV, you might have seen him in My Mad Fat Diary, The Body Farm, The Runaway and Robin Hood. Fun fact: he’s also Lily Allen’s father. Peter Sullivan as Phil Dawkins (season 2) Who is Phil Dawkins? Phil is a convicted paedophile who Marcella brings in for questioning. Where do I recognise Peter Sullivan from? Sullivan has had many starring roles on TV, including in Cuffs, Critical, The Borgias, The Hour and The Bill. Amy Dawson as Nina (season 2) Who is Nina? Nina is Phil’s partner. She’s young and impressionable, and believes he has changed. Where do I recognise Amy Dawson from? You might have seen Dawson in Harlots or Chickens. She also briefly starred in Game of Thrones as Captain’s daughter. Check out what else is on with our TV Guide.
When is Sanditon on TV? Who’s in the cast and what’s it about?
Everything you need to know about the new Jane Austen adaptation from Andrew Davies on ITV
Master adaptor Andrew Davies is back with a new adaptation of Jane Austen's last novel, Sanditon, for ITV. The eight-part drama will star Rose Williams as the impulsive lead Charlotte Heywood and Theo James as her love interest Sidney Parker, who meet in the fishing village of Sanditon. But who else is in the cast and when will the series air on TV? Here’s everything you need to know… Andrew Davies: Jane Austen's Sanditon is 'a bit like Love Island' Andrew Davies and Sanditon star praise "effective" male nudity in ITV Jane Austen adaptation Andrew Davies hints at second series for Jane Austen adaptation Sanditon When is Sanditon on TV? Sanditon began on Sunday 25th August 2019 at 9pm on ITV, and continued for eight episodes on Sundays at 9pm. The series airs in double bills from Sunday December 13 at 8/7c on PBS Masterpiece in the US. Will there be a second series of Sanditon? Is there a trailer for Sanditon? Yes! Take a look at this: View oEmbed on the source website Who’s in the cast of Sanditon? The drama stars Rose Williams (Curfew) as lead character Charlotte, a young woman from a respectable country family who is invited to stay at Sanditon – an English seaside resort which is desperately trying to become fashionable. Meet the cast and characters of ITV’s Sanditon Theo James (Downton Abbey) will play the unpredictable and roguish Sidney, alongside Anne Reid (Last Tango in Halifax) as the wealthy and powerful Lady Denham and Kris Marshall (Death in Paradise) as Tom Parker, an enthusiastic and happily married man who is determined to put Sanditon on the map. Also included in the very large cast is, deep breath, Kate Ashfield (Line of Duty) as Mary Parker, Jack Fox (Riviera) as Sir Edward Denham, Charlotte Spencer (Watership Down) as Esther Denham, Lily Sacofsky (Bancroft) as Clara Bereton, Crystal Clarke (Ordeal by Innocence) as Miss Lambe, Elizabeth Berrington (Vanity Fair) as Mrs Griffiths. Was there a black heiress in Jane Austen’s original Sanditon? Then there's Adrian Rawlins (Harry Potter) as Mr Heywood, Turlough Convery (Les Miserables) as Arthur Parker, Mark Stanley (Game of Thrones) as Lord Babbington, Matthew Needham (The Hollow Crown) as Mr Crowe, Alexandra Roach (Black Mirror) as Diana Parker, Leo Suter (Victoria) as Young Stringer, Kevin Eldon (Cavendish) as Mr Hankins and Adrian Scarborough (A Very English Scandal) as Dr Fuchs. What is Sanditon about? Sanditon was written just months before Jane Austen’s death in 1817 and tells the story of a joyous and unconventional woman called Charlotte Heywood – or at least, that's how things begin. All the hidden Jane Austen references in ITV's Sanditon When Charlotte moves away from her countryside hometown to Sanditon, a fishing village trying to reinvent itself as a seaside resort, she is exposed to its “intrigues and dalliances” and the locals whose fortunes depend on Sanditon’s commercial success. It is ultimately a story of love and self-discovery in the 19th century with a twisting and turning plot, which spans from the West Indies to the rotting alleys of London. Asked about new character Young Stringer, and whether Davies stuck to how he imagined Austen's original story would have panned out, the screenwriter said: "I think she’d obviously been setting up Charlotte and Sidney for some kind of [romantic narrative] yeah. "And Sir Edward as well, who presents himself as a sexy man but not a very reliable one, and then we thought, ‘well it’s not enough, let’s have a decent chap who’s got lots of things in common with Charlotte, somebody she instantly likes because they never quarrel," Davies told press following an episode one screening. "It’s a bit like Love Island, really," he added. "I mean is she just friend-zoning him? Or is there a fanny flutter? I confess I am a fan of Love Island." The screenwriter also opened up about some of the show's racier moments, referring to a scene in which male characters strip off: "As my wife has been saying, something she constantly says is that she has no objection to female nudity but she’d like to see a great deal more male nudity on the screen so I try to please her." Some of our articles contain contextual affiliate links. You can support us by clicking on these as we may earn commission if you make a purchase. There is no extra cost to you and we never allow this to bias our content. Why not read the book as well as watch the show? Buy Sanditon: the official ITV tie-in edition with a foreword by Andrew Davies now Or try The World of Sanditon: The Official Companion to the ITV Series Where was Sanditon filmed? Everything you need to know about the filming locations in ITV's Sanditon The drama was filmed mainly around the West Coast and Bristol, with the production team visiting stately homes, beautiful beaches, and seaside towns. Read more Who is adapting Sanditon for TV? Emmy and BAFTA-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies, whose previous credits include War & Peace, Les Misérables and Pride and Prejudice, is adapting the novel for ITV. This is the first major television adaptation of Austen’s final – and incomplete – novel, which she had to abandon due to poor health before she died. While Austen only wrote 11 chapters of the novel, the script has been stretched out to eight hour-long episodes. Will there be a second season of Sanditon? Sanditon will leave audiences wanting a second series, according to screenwriter Andrew Davies, who revealed: "We haven’t had much chance to talk about it yet, but yeah, I do have a few ideas. And in fact the way we end series one, I hope we then get to a point where an audience says, 'You can’t leave it at that!' He added: "Because we enjoy it, we have a great time on the writing team and we want to continue it." Sanditon aired in the UK in August-October 2019 on ITV Sanditon airs in double bills from Sunday December 13 at 8/7c on PBS Masterpiece in the US
When does Rick and Morty season 4 continue in the UK? When the next episodes arrive on Netflix
The second half of season four is finally headed to Netflix.
Anarchic animated favourite Rick and Morty wrapped up its fourth season earlier this year, but fans have been left waiting for the complete set of episodes to wind up on Netflix - albeit not for much longer. We now know that the remaining episodes of season four will be available to binge on the streaming service before the end of the year, which is great news for anyone craving more hilarious sci-fi misadventures. Of course, many fans will have already seen this latest batch of episodes when they first aired on E4 and All 4, but there's still reason to be excited as work is also well underway on Rick and Morty season five. For now, here's all your essential information on when season four, part two will be available on Netflix. When is Rick and Morty season 4 on Netflix? While the first half of Rick and Morty season four arrived on Netflix on Tuesday 16th June, fans were left confused about when the boxset would be available in full. Fortunately, we now know that the second half will land on the service on Friday 4th December, as confirmed by Netflix in a recent tweet. View oEmbed on the source website Sadly, these episodes aren't technically new as Channel 4 aired the bunch in the UK all the way back in May, but they will be a fun treat for anyone who missed them the first time around (as well as fans craving a rewatch). How many episodes are there in Rick and Morty season 4? There are 10 episodes in total, each of them weighing in at around 20 minutes long. Previously, only five of them were available to stream on Netflix, but the streaming service is about to rectify that by completing the season in December. What Rick and Morty episodes are on Netflix? Episodes Edge of Tomorty, The Old Man and the Seat, Once Crew over the Crewcoo's Morty, Claw and Hoarder, and Rattlestar Ricklactica are all available to watch now. You'll have to wait a little bit longer for the second half, comprised of Never Ricking Morty, Promortyus, The Vat of Acid Episode, Childrick of Mort and Star Mort Rickturn of the Jerri. This seems to be the same approach as Adult Swim's release dates - splitting a season in two. For now you can see Part 4A, but Part B won't be available until December. How to watch Rick and Morty seasons 1-3 Currently, the first three seasons of Rick and Morty are still available to watch in full on Netflix UK. Rick and Morty cast: Who voices the characters? The show's co-creator Justin Roiland returns to voice Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, as does Chris Parnell as Morty's father Jerry, Spencer Grammer as Morty's sister Summer and Sarah Chalke as Rick's daughter Beth. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Harmon confirmed that Taika Waititi, Kathleen Turner, Sam Neill and Paul Giamatti will feature in the new season as guest stars among others. Rick and Morty episodes: Will the show return? Yes! The sci-fi animation was renewed for an unprecedented 70 further episodes by US network Adult Swim in 2018, so there's plenty more adventures ahead, starting with a fifth season. Harmon said that the gap between seasons three and four - over two years - will be the last of the "so long that it's ridiculous" hiatuses. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. "I think it’s safe to say without fear of being wrong that the gap between seasons three and four will be the longest, and last time that it’s ever so long that it’s ridiculous,” he said. “I don’t know how fast we can do it, but I know it will never be this long again.” Rick and Morty is available to stream on Netflix. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our guide to the best series on Netflix and best movies on Netflix, visit our TV Guide, or find out about upcoming new TV shows 2020.
How to watch The Witches remake in the UK - cast, trailer and more
Everything you need to know about the remake starring Anne Hathaway.
To celebrate Halloween, Roald Dahl's classic children's horror story The Witches has returned to stun a whole new generation, with a star-studded cast in tow. Anjelica Huston starred in the first adaptation, released in 1990, which many adults still look back on as one of the scariest movies of their formative years. Watch The Witches (2020) online Now, legendary director Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future) has put his fresh spin on the tale, which sees a young boy and his grandmother desperately attempt to stop the plans of an evil witch. Academy Award winners Anne Hathaway and Octavia Spencer lead the cast, which also includes the ever-charming Stanley Tucci and promising newcomer Jahzir Kadeem Bruno. Originally intended for a cinema release, the pandemic has prompted a change in distribution strategy, meaning The Witches is now available to watch from the comfort of your home - just in time for the spookiest night of the year. Read on for everything you need to know about 2020's The Witches remake. How to watch The Witches (2020) in the UK The film is available to purchase on a range of platforms in the UK, at a price of £15.99. This includes Sky Store, which allows users to purchase movies for rental without the need for any subscription. To do so, you just need to head to the website and click rent – you'll then have 30 days to start watching your movie and then a further 48 hours to finish it. There are several compatible devices, including a Sky Box, PC or Mac, Android or iOS using the Sky Store app, NOW TV and Roku or an LG Smart TV. The Witches is available to rent from Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Microsoft Store, and the Google Play store. Warner Bros released the film on their streaming service HBO Max in the United States. Prime and iTunes also provide the option to watch in 4K UHD at no extra cost. The family flick had originally been planned for a cinema release, but this idea was scrapped following the spread of COVID-19. When was The Witches released? The Witches was made available as a 48 hour rental from Monday 26th October for £15.99 via Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) platforms. Is The Witches (2020) on Netflix? Unfortunately not, at least for the time being. The film is only being released on Premium Video On Demand for now, with no word on whether it might come to Netflix at some point in the future. There certainly won't be a shortage of Roald Dahl content on the streamer before too long though – the platform has plans to adapt a number of the writer's works in the coming years, including new animated versions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. The Witches (2020) cast Oscar-winning Les Misérables star Anne Hathaway plays the Grand High Witch, and is joined by The Shape of Water’s Octavia Spencer as grandmother to Bruno, one of the boys who fights the witches. Comedian Chris Rock (Fargo) acts as narrator, while Stanley Tucci (The Devil Wears Prada) appears as the manager of the posh hotel where the witches hatch their evil plan. The role of Bruno is played by relative newcomer Jahzir Kadeem Bruno, who some TV fans may recognise from his role on Donald Glover sitcom Atlanta, where he played Omari. The film also has a stellar creative team, with Zemeckis in the director's chair and Oscar winners Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón executive producing. How is The Witches remake different? The Witches acts as both a remake of the 1990 movie starring Anjelica Huston, as well as a fresh adaptation of Roald Dahl’s dark 1983 children’s book of the same name. The story follows a seven-year-old boy, Bruno, who comes face-to-face with a group of witches in a fancy hotel, who have an evil plan to turn children into mice before exterminating them. Teaming up with two other children and his grandmother, Bruno fights to thwart their terrible scheme - but that won't be easy after he's transformed into a rodent by a magical potion. While the 1990 film was a loose adaptation – disliked by Dahl as the ending differed from the book – this new imagining is expected to be more rooted in the original source material. Is there a trailer for The Witches? Warner Bros dropped a first look trailer for The Witches in October, which introduces our heroes and their fearsome foes, led by Anne Hathaway's cruel Grand High Witch. View oEmbed on the source website What is Premium Video On Demand? Premium Video On Demand (PVOD) is a relatively new concept launched in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which allows studios to release films that had originally been intended for cinemas. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 In lieu of a cinema release, these titles are released online for a higher price than usual, often in the region of £20 for a purchase or rental, in the hopes that they will be able to make back considerable production costs. So far, movies released under this model have included Disney's live-action Mulan remake, as well as family fare Trolls: World Tour and Scoob. Most of these films are exclusively available at the PVOD price point for several weeks, but eventually become available at a lower cost when the studio sees fit. The Witches will be released online on Monday 26th October. While you’re waiting, visit our TV Guide to see what’s on tonight, or check out our guide to new TV shows 2020 to find out what's airing this autumn and beyond.
Who Do You Think You Are? When is it back on TV and who's on it?
Everything you need to know about the genealogy show and the famous faces taking part in the new series.
Who Do You Think You Are? is back on screens this Autumn, as four new celebrities look into their family history to find out who they really are. The two-time BAFTA-winning genealogy show will see the stars dig up their past and learn things they never knew about their ancestors. So when is it back? And which celebs can we expect to see on the new series? Here’s everything you need to know. When is Who Do You Think You Are on TV? Who Do You Think You Are? is back on Monday 12th October on BBC One. The 17th series will kick off at 9pm, with episodes airing weekly. What is Who Do You Think You Are about? It is a genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their family trees, often unearthing intriguing stories about their ancestors. Who is appearing on the new series of Who Do You Think You Are? Doctor Who actress Jodie Whittaker, Gavin & Stacey's Ruth Jones, Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams and actress and comedian Liz Carr will all feature in the new series. Jodie Whittaker The actress is the focus of the first episode of the new series. Viewers will recognise her as the doctor from long-running sci-fi series. In an interview with Radio Times Magazine, Jodie opened up about why she why she wanted to delve into her family history. She said: "I was never teetering on the ‘Will I? Won’t I?’, I was always absolutely, ‘Oh my God, yeah!’ I was definitely keen. I’m not very good at playing too cool for school anyway. It’s not in my nature.” Filming for the series got emotional as Jodie discovered a surprising family secret about her great grandfather in the "heartbreaking" episode. David Walliams The BGT judge is the second celeb in this year's line up. Speaking about his experience, he said: "I'm delighted to have taken part in the series. I started off the journey knowing very little about my ancestry. In making the programme I found out lots of family history I would never would have learned of. I was pleased to discover that being an entertainer runs in the family." Liz Carr Liz Carr is a British actress, comedian, broadcaster and international disability rights activist. Liz learned a lot more about her family history, thanks to the BBC One show. She said: "I have loved every moment of discovery, of following in the footsteps of my ancestors and learning how the past really has informed my present. All of the experts were generous and fascinating as they guided me back in time to introduce me to my family. Before doing Who Do You Think You Are? all I really knew about my ancestors was that they had died but now I know that they lived and how they lived. I like knowing that, I like knowing who they were and I feel very proud to be related to them." Ruth Jones The Welsh actress is the fourth celebrity in this year's line-up. She's best known for playing Nessa on BBC Three sitcom Gavin & Stacey, which she co-wrote with James Corden. Speaking of her time on WDYTYA, Ruth said: "Filming Who Do You Think You Are? was one of the best experiences I've ever had. I feel so privileged to have been taken on this spectacular journey into my heritage and to have discovered so much about my ancestors." She added: "I've probably been guilty of assuming people from by-gone generations were stuffy, two dimensional and a bit dull. But my trip on Who Do You Think You Are? has proved the opposite to be true. I feel like I've got to know the real people behind the fading sepia photographs and it's made me want to find out more. Ancestry is where it's at!" Who has appeared on past series of Who Do You Think You Are? The last series of the show saw Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, former X factor judge Sharon Osbourne, James Bond star Naomie Harris, TOWIE’s Mark Wright, Have I Got News For You? captain Paul Merton and comedian Jack Whitehall looking into their family history. During the series, Radcliffe delved into his ancestor’s WW1 correspondence, while Winslet discovered that she is descended from a military drummer boy. Mark Wright also explore his Spanish and Jewish roots, and learnt that one ancestor was tortured by officers of the Spanish Inquisition. Who narrates Who Do You Think You Are? Poldark star Phil Davis is the current narrator on the show, having taken over from actress Cherie Lunghi in 2017. Before Lunghi, the documentary was narrated by Mark Strong and before him, by David Morrissey. Is there a trailer for the new series of Who Do You Think You Are? There most certainly is, and after watching it, we can't wait to see what the celebs find out! You can watch the trailer here. Who Do You Think You Are? starts on BBC One on October 12th at 9pm. To find out what else is on in the meantime, check out our TV Guide.
When is Lucifer season 5 on Netflix? Release date, cast and everything you need to know
"Crime solving devil... it makes sense! Don't overthink it."
The long-awaited Lucifer season five is now only weeks away and the next chapter pits our charming devil against his greatest challenge yet: a devious twin brother. As the past four seasons have proved, Lucifer Morningstar has no shortage of siblings and every time one of them appears, trouble follows not long after. Michael is the latest to descend to Earth with a mission, plotting to wreck the life that his brother has built in LA by masquerading as him - but will Lucifer's allies spot the deception? It's possible the Detective could spot her longtime partner acting strangely (well, stranger than usual), or perhaps Amenadiel will recognise Michael for who he truly is. Whatever the case, Lucifer has made it quite clear in the past that he despises when people try to impersonate him, so expect him to return to Earth with a furious wrath - as teased in the season five trailer. If all this intrigue wasn't enough, the writers behind Lucifer are attempting some experimental outings in the season to come, including a musical episode and a noir episode homaging classic crime serials. If you've powered your way through the Netflix release already, you may have some questions about the Lucifer season five part one ending - we've got you covered. You might also want to take a look at our round up of everything you need to know about Lucifer season 5 part 2. There's plenty more in the works too, as Netflix has officially renewed the fantasy crime drama for a sixth and final season, which is promised to head in an unexpected direction. Here's everything we know about the upcoming season of Lucifer. Is there going to be a season 5 of Lucifer? Yes! Netflix renewed the show for a fifth season in June 2019, which was initially intended to be the final outing for Lucifer and his allies - but that's no longer the case. Reports of a sixth season first emerged in March 2020 (via TV Line), as star Tom Ellis entered into talks to renew his contract for one last hurrah. After much speculation and hearsay, including a now-debunked rumour that Lucifer could be recast, Netflix officially confirmed season six in late June. In addition, the streamer has expanded season five from an initial order of 10 episodes to a meatier 16, putting the upcoming chapter at a similar length to earlier instalments. The season will be split in two, as Ellis previously confirmed: "Netflix is going to drop eight episodes, and then there’s going to be a little break, and then they’re going to drop another eight episodes." View oEmbed on the source website When is Lucifer season 5 released on Netflix? The first half of season five will be available to watch on Netflix from Friday 21st August 2020. The date was confirmed via Netflix's official Twitter account. There's no word yet on when part two will arrive, but we'll update this page with more information as it comes in. View oEmbed on the source website Is there a trailer for Lucifer season five? Yes! Netflix revealed this extended look at the upcoming episodes, which reveal a big twist for the storyline of season five, as a figure from Lucifer's past returns to cause mayhem. View oEmbed on the source website How can I watch the previous seasons of Lucifer? Season four of Lucifer is currently streaming exclusively on Netflix, the streaming provider that willed it into existence. However, due to an existing licensing deal, earlier episodes are yet to be added. You'll have to head over to Amazon Prime Video if you want to stream the first three seasons of Lucifer in the UK, but these older instalments are expected to make the leap to Netflix eventually - there's just no word on exactly when. What is Lucifer about? Lucifer is a fantasy comedy drama revolving around Lucifer Morningstar (aka The Devil), who moves to Los Angeles after tiring of his demanding job as the Lord of Hell. He quickly becomes entangled with an LAPD detective named Chloe Decker and the two of them develop a complicated bond that always appears to be right on the cusp of romance. Based on a character created by Neil Gaiman for The Sandman comic-book series, Lucifer has superhuman strength and invulnerability, as well as the power to make people tell him their secret desires. Over the course of the series, Lucifer and his allies take on a large number of murder cases as well as some supernatural threats - but they will be facing perhaps their strangest challenge yet in season five. The tenth episode of the upcoming season will be a "bloody" musical. Yes, that's right, the devil himself will be breaking into song and dance - but reportedly there will be a legitimate reason for it. Speaking to EW about the episode, titled 'Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam', showrunner Ildy Modrovich said: "We wanted to have a real grounded story reason why they’re singing and dancing, and not just, 'Oh, this is going to be the one where everybody sings and dance'. "It’s been a little game of Tetris [planning the episode] but it’s super fun. It’s going to be amazing. It’s going to be just such a bucket list thing for me." Singer Debbie Gibson will be appearing in the musical episode as a controlling mother, but that's all we know so far. Netflix has also offered some brilliant pictures from season five's upcoming noir episode, which will see Lucifer adopt the aesthetic of a crime serial from the 1950s. View oEmbed on the source website The journey back in time will unfold in an episode called It Never Ends Well for the Chicken, exploring Lucifer's first ever case and set against the backdrop of old Hollywood. Modrovich added: “Tom Ellis is made for this style. He kind of is Cary Grant. I think there’s always been something about his portrayal of Lucifer [that’s] old school, that harkens back to the extravagance and elegance of old Hollywood and just noir.'” It has also been teased that season five could finally see Lucifer and detective Decker couple up, with an exclusive poster from TV Line seemingly encouraging her to "Give in to Temptation." But with Lucifer's twin brother Michael lurking around, it's hard to know whether that is truly the reformed Lord of Hell or rather some other trickery. View oEmbed on the source website For more on Lucifers's fifth season (including some mild spoilers), check out our Lucifer season 5 review. Lucifer season five episodes Each Lucifer episode is named after a particular line of dialogue said by one of the featured characters, so fans are already speculating on what the context of these titles could be: Part 1 1. Really Sad Devil Guy 2. Lucifer! Lucifer! Lucifer! 3. ¡Diablo! 4. It Never Ends Well for the Chicken 5. Detective Amenadiel 6. BluBallz 7. Our Mojo 8. Spoiler Alert Part 2 9. Family Dinner 10. Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam 11. Resting Devil Face 12. Daniel Espinoza: Naked and Afraid 13. A Little Harmless Stalking 14. Nothing Lasts Forever 15. Is This Really How It's Going to End?! 16. A Chance at a Happy Ending In August 2020, Tom Ellis revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic had halted filming of season five's finale, with around 60 per cent of the episode still left to shoot – even as the first batch of episodes neared their Netflix premiere date. If you've been enjoying the tunes featured in the fifth season, check out our full guide to the Lucifer soundtrack. What happened in the previous seasons of Lucifer? Prior the the fourth season's release, Netflix produced a handy video giving a brief overview of the first three seasons - narrated by Ellis, in character as Lucifer himself. View oEmbed on the source website Season four was another action-packed chapter in the Lucifer saga, reuniting the Devil with Eve (yes, that Eve, from the Garden of Eden), while the conception of a new celestial caused concern from above. Here's another (spoiler-filled) recap, courtesy of Netflix: View oEmbed on the source website Who is in the cast of Lucifer season five? Leading the Lucifer cast, Tom Ellis and Lauren German will reprise their roles as "will they/won't they" partners Lucifer Morningstar and Detective Chloe Decker. Ellis also plays Lucifer's twin brother Michael in the new episodes. Dennis Haysbert has also been confirmed as the great Almighty and Lucifer's previous boss, who was voiced by author Neil Gaiman in season three. Gaiman wrote the graphic novels the show is based on. Kevin Alejandro will be back as Detective Dan Espinoza, alongside Lesley-Ann Brandt as Mazikeen, Aimee Garcia as Ella Lopez, DB Woodside as Amenadiel and Rachael Harris as Dr Linda Martin. Inbar Lavi could also be back as Eve, with Henderson saying: “We loved working with Inbar. As you can see in the season, she’s absolutely fantastic. The question becomes, as we get into our room, how much story would we have for that character? “We set her off on an amazing new starting point for her life, so I think that’s one of the first thing we’ll discuss. My hope is, in whatever way, that’s not the last you’ve seen of Eve.” The new season also features an unexpected Sharon Osbourne cameo in Lucifer season five – only on this show! Will there be a sixth season of Lucifer? View oEmbed on the source website Yes! While season five was originally intended to be the last, Lucifer has been renewed for an additional sixth run on Netflix - which really will be the end. Lead actor Tom Ellis was reportedly locked in lengthy negotiations with Netflix over returning, but Deadline reports that he is now signed on to reprise his role - alongside the rest of the cast. Showrunner Ildy Modrovich laughed off rumours that Ellis could be replaced for the sixth series by Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder, after speculation had been circulating on social media. He also teased some details about the upcoming farewell season, dispelling fears among some fans that the show could be ruined by a dragged out finale. "It’s the story we were always going to tell, but just written much larger and to me so much more interestingly that it breaks my heart to think we weren’t [originally] going to do it this way," he told Entertainment Weekly. What was the #SaveLucifer campaign? Following Fox's decision to cancel Lucifer in May 2018, there was a huge social media campaign for the show’s revival. Netflix picked up the series in June 2018 after monumental support for the series on Twitter under the #SaveLucifer hashtag. View oEmbed on the source website Showrunners Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich said the #SaveLucifer campaign played a significant part in Netflix's decision to revive the show. “They really noticed it,” Henderson told TV Line. “The fans were heard, and that’s the biggest thing that we should convey. They saw the passion of the fans, and apparently a number of people over there just like the show.” When the fifth season of Lucifer was initially planned to be the last, another fan campaign launched to keep the show on the air for longer - which might have been how season six talks got off the ground. View oEmbed on the source website Lucifer is available to stream on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. You can also check out the best Netflix series and best Netflix movies to keep you entertained or visit to our TV guide for more to watch.
When will the Alex Rider TV series be released?
Everything you need to know about the new Amazon Prime television adaptation of the Anthony Horowitz Young Adult spy series.
The best-selling adventures of Anthony Horowitz’s teenage spy Alex Rider has been adapted for television – and the series boasts a starry cast including Line of Duty and Game of Thrones actors. Unbeknownst to Alex, his aloof uncle and reluctant guardian Ian has secretly been training him throughout his childhood for the dangerous world of espionage. Alex must suddenly leave his fairly ordinary life behind to go on a dangerous mission as an undercover agent at a school called Point Blanc academy. During the investigation, he must call upon skills he didn’t even know he had as he seeks to unveil the sinister truth behind the school. But who is playing the titular hero? And which book is the series based on? Alex Rider TV series on Amazon: When is it out? Alex Rider will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in the UK on 4th June, with all eight episodes available for UK Prime members to stream. Alex Rider trailer You can watch the intriguing, action-packed trailer for Alex Rider below. View oEmbed on the source website Alex Rider books: Which novel is the show based on? The Alex Rider television drama is based on Point Blanc, the second book in Anthony Horowitz’s Young Adult series of novels, which has sold a total of over 19 million copies worldwide. Here's our guide to the Alex Rider TV show's differences to the books. You can buy the 10-book collection on Amazon here. Alex Rider cast: Who appears in the series? Otto Farrant (Mrs Wilson, Marcella, War & Peace) leads the Alex Rider cast as the show's titular hero, with Brenock O’Connor (Game of Thrones) as his jovial best friend Tom and Andrew Buchan, (Broadchurch, The ABC Murders) as Alex’s uncle Ian Rider. Stephen Dillane (Game of Thrones's Stannis Baratheon) is Alan Blunt, the coercive head of secret MI6 offshoot The Department, with Vicky McClure (Line of Duty) as Blunt’s second-in-command Mrs Jones, who does her best to keep Alex safe from harm. McClure’s fellow Line of Duty star Ace Bhatti and Black Earth Rising actor Nyasha Hatendi will also star as Mrs Jones’s colleagues John Crawley and Smithers. Rounding off the cast are Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo (Doctor Who) as Alex’s housekeeper Jack Starbright, Marli Siu (The Sopranos), Earl Cave (Born to Kill), Katrin Vankova (Snatch), Nathan Clarke (Tyrant) and Talitha Wing (The Feed) as troublesome teenagers at the Point Blanc academy, Haluk Bilginer (Halloween) as corrupt principal Dr Greif and Ana Ularu (Siberia) as his manipulative deputy Eva Stellenbosh. Who wrote the Alex Rider books? Anthony Horowitz is the author of the Alex Rider spy series and will serve as executive producer on the drama. Secret Weapon, the latest book in the series, was published in April 2019 and Horowitz’s 12th Alex Rider novel, Nightshade, is due in 2020. The series has sold over 19 million copies worldwide. Horowitz has also written young adult series The Diamond Brothers and The Power of Five. His novels for adults include two Sherlock Holmes books – The House of Silk and Moriarty – and two books featuring his own detectives, Magpie Murders and The Word Is Murder. Adding to his spy credentials, Horowitz was chosen to write new James Bond novels by the Ian Fleming estate, starting with Trigger Mortis. Aside from literature, Horowitz created and wrote the ITV series Foyle’s War, Collision and Injustice and the BBC series New Blood. Alex Rider movie: Is it connected to the TV show? In 2006 the Alex Rider series was adapted into a film titled Stormbreaker starring Magic Mike actor Alex Pettyfer. However, the new TV show is a totally unrelated adaptation and is not a sequel to the movie. Check out what else is on with our TV Guide Alex Rider will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in the UK on 4th June, you can buy the 10-book collection on Amazon here.
When will Homecoming season 2 be released on Amazon?
Everything you need to know about the second season of the thriller, starring Janelle Monáe
Homecoming, the chilling and intriguing thriller based on a hit podcast of the same name, is coming back for a second series on Amazon. And while Julia Roberts starred in season one, season two has a new lead actor – in the form of Janelle Monáe. Here's everything you need to know... When is Homecoming season 2 on Amazon? CONFIRMED: Homecoming season two arrives on Amazon Prime Video on 22nd May 2020. The drama was originally ordered for two seasons, so this has been in the works from the very beginning! Is there a Homecoming season 2 trailer? There is a teaser trailer, which you can watch below! View oEmbed on the source website What's going to happen in Homecoming season 2? According to Amazon, this will be a "fresh new mystery" which begins when Janelle Monáe's character "wakes in a rowboat adrift a lake, with no memory of how she got there — or even who she is. Her ensuing search for identity will lead her into the heart of the Geist Group, the unconventional wellness company behind the Homecoming Initiative." Stephen James reprises his role as Walter Cruz, "who is trying to build a new life following the traumas of war and the Homecoming Initiative, when he begins to realise that there’s an even more insidious version of the programme underway – if only he can remember." We'll also see the return of Hong Chau as Audrey Temple, "an anonymous underling at Geist who finds herself thrust into unexpected positions at the top of the corporate ladder." Here are all the questions we have ahead of series two. Who's in the cast of Homecoming season 2? After season one, it was announced that Julia Roberts would not be reprising her role in the next season of Homecoming. Roberts’ portrayal of the series lead, caseworker Heidi Bergman, marked her first regular part in a TV series – but the actress only had a one-year deal to star in the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actress will, however, remain on board as an executive producer. Instead, we'll be seeing Janelle Monáe in the main role. The American singer-songwriter and actress has previously appeared in movies including Moonlight and Hidden Figures. Joining the cast for season two are two important new characters: Oscar-winner Chris Cooper as Leonard Geist, the company’s eccentric founder; and Emmy-winner Joan Cusack as Francine Bunda, an equally eccentric military woman. No word yet on whether we'll be seeing more of Bobby Cannavale as Heidi's boss Colin Belfast, Shea Whigham as Thomas Carrasco from the Department of Defence, Alex Karpovsky as Homecoming employee Craig, Sissy Spacek as Heidi's mother Ellen Bergman, Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Walter's mother Gloria Cruz, Dermot Mulroney as Heidi's on-off boyfriend Anthony, or Jeremy Allen White as veteran Shrier. What happened in Homecoming season 1? The psychological thriller, based on a podcast of the same name, told the story of Heidi Bergman, a counsellor in a privately run retreat for returning war veterans who befriends a charming young soldier, Walter Cruz. Over the course of the series, we discovered that the Homecoming facility isn't actually helping the soldiers, it's being run by a shady pharmaceutical agency called Geist which is pumping them with a drug that claims to treat PTSD, but is actually deleting their memories so that the government can't redeploy them. Heidi, on realising the true evil of the corporation she has been tricked into working for, takes the drug herself to destroy any memories of working there. She also ups Walter's doses so that he won't be fit enough to go out to fight, but then he vanishes. Years later, after Thomas Carrasco from the Department of Defence begins to investigate the case and Heidi is able to re-access her memories, she travels to see Walter only to find he has forgotten her entirely. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. What is the Homecoming podcast? Homecoming's first incarnation was as a scripted podcast series, written by Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg, who adapted it for the small screen with director Sam Esmail. It had a super starry voice cast, including Catherine Keener as Heidi Bergman, Oscar Isaac as Walter Cruz, and David Schwimmer as Colin Belfast.
When is season 2 of Ricky Gervais series After Life released?
Everything you need to know about the return of the dark sitcom
Ricky Gervais’ brutally honest comedy After Life is coming back to Netflix for a second series. This means fans will be reunited with Gervais’ grieving protagonist Tony – but who else will be reprising their roles? And when will the new episodes hit Netflix? Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard star in parenting comedy drama Breeders, available to stream on NOW TV (ad) Here’s everything you need to know (**WARNING: SPOILERS FOR AFTER LIFE SERIES ONE**)… When is After Life season 2 on Netflix? After Life will return for a second series on 24th April 2020. View oEmbed on the source website Previously, Netflix announced the news of a second season with a Twitter post captioned with a quote from Ricky Gervais: “I have never had a reaction like this before. It’s been insane. And heartwarming. “But now I have to make sure the second season is even better so I’ll probably have to work much harder than usual. Annoying really.” Gervais announced in March that he had already begun writing series two, and in August he shared a photo from the read-through... View oEmbed on the source website Filming on the new season began on 9th September, 2019. What is After Life about? After Life follows misanthropic newspaper journalist Tony (Gervais), who learns to cope after the death of his wife by deciding to say and do whatever he likes, whatever the consequences. Tony becomes depressed and suicidal after his beloved Lisa (Kerry Godliman) passes away from breast cancer, and tries to embraces a rude and destructive personality, but finds himself undermined by the kindness of those around him. Despite the subject matter being pretty heavy, the sitcom has been praised for being both poignant and funny in equal measure. Viewers are “crying and laughing” at Ricky Gervais’ “poignant” new series After Life Who will be in the cast of After Life season two? Gervais will definitely be back as the creator and star of the show and, although casting hasn’t been confirmed, it is expected that most of the original actors will reprise their roles in the sitcom, including... Kerry Godliman as Tony’s late wife Lisa, Ashley Jensen as the nurse of Tony’s father, Roisin Conaty as local prostitute Daphne, Diane Morgan as Tony’s colleague, Tony Way as Tony’s colleague and friend, Mandeep Dhillon as a trainee journalist, David Bradley as Tony’s father, Tom Basden as Tony’s boss and brother-in-law Matt, Penelope Wilton as widow Anne and Paul Kaye as the psychiatrist. Tim Plester's character Julian is not expected to return – unless, like Lisa, he appears in flashbacks. What will happen in After Life season two? Gervais previously revealed that there is "a little clue" in the final episode of the first season as to where the show could go next. During Tony’s graveside deep and meaningful with Anne, he says: "I'm going to carry on saying and doing what I want and punishing the world, but I'm going to punish people who deserve it. I'm going to use my superpower for good." Who is creator and star Ricky Gervais? Gervais created sitcoms The Office, Extras, Derek and Life’s Too Short and feature films Cemetery Junction (with his long-time collaborator Stephen Merchant), David Brent: Life on the Road and Special Correspondents. He also has a list of Hollywood credits including the movies Ghost Town, Muppets Most Wanted, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb and The Invention of Lying, and has hosted the Golden Globes four times. Is there a trailer for After Life season 2? Yes! Netflix and Ricky Gervais released the first sneak peek of the show, which features a food fight, a bathing postman and a very angry yoga class. And also some very strong language – consider yourself warned. View oEmbed on the source website
When is Killing Eve season 3 on TV? Cast, trailer and plot
Everything you need to know about the return of the assassin thriller starring Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh
Killing Eve season two ended with a bang – literally! – and ever since then we've been waiting to see what happens next for Eve (Sandra Oh) and Villanelle (Jodie Comer). The BBC America drama is in the hands of new showrunner Suzanne Heathcote and is set to return to our screens in April 2020. So what can we expect from season three? Here’s everything you need to know… When does Killing Eve season three start? In the UK, Killing Eve will begin on BBC iPlayer on Monday 13th April – the day after it launches in America. New episodes will then be available to stream every Monday from 6am. The show will also hit BBC One just under a week later, with the first episode on Sunday 19th April at 9pm and new episodes following each Sunday at 9pm. For fans in the US, the show will air on BBC America from Sunday 12th April at 9pm. Is there a trailer for Killing Eve season three? Yes! And it looks like Villanelle is dealing with her "breakup" as well as you'd expect her to... Will there be more Killing Eve? Yes! Killing Eve was renewed for a third season in April 2019, before the second season had even aired in the UK, and it's already confirmed for a fourth season . The showrunner for season four will be Laura Neal. What happened at the end of Killing Eve season two? The Killing Eve season two finale was a typically brutal affair, with assassin Villanelle apparently shooting Eve dead inside a Roman ruin after the MI6 operative refused to run away with her. It was a shocking end to a season, which saw Head of Russia at MI6 Carolyn Martens manipulate Villanelle into killing secret serial killer Aaron Peel, as well as Eve leaving her colleague Hugo bleeding to death and murdering Villanelle’s handler with an axe, no less. Is Eve really dead? Read our discussion here What can we expect in Killing Eve season three? Will Eve survive? If she does, will she ever forgive Villanelle? Will we find out more about Villanelle’s past? Does Hugo die? And if he lives, will he ever forgive Eve? There are a lot of questions that need answering. Here's a teaser from the BBC: "The third series continues the compelling cat and mouse story of two women with brutal pasts now trying desperately to live their lives without the other. For Villanelle (Jodie Comer), the assassin without a job, Eve (Sandra Oh) is dead. As for Eve, the ex-MI6 operative is hiding in plain sight, hoping that Villanelle will never find her. "All seems fine until a shocking death sets them on a collision course yet again. The journey back to each other will cost both of them friends, family, and allegiances. And perhaps a share of their souls." Which cast members are returning for Killing Eve season three? Jodie Comer will reprise her role as Villanelle, and Sandra Oh will be back as Eve Polastri. Also confirmed to return are Fiona Shaw (as Carolyn Martens), Kim Bodnia (as Konstantin), Owen McDonnell as a (now very traumatised) Niko Polastri, and Sean Delaney as Kenny Stowton. But there are also some exciting new additions to the cast! Dame Harriet Walter is joining Killing Eve, as are Danny Sapini, Gemma Whelan, Camille Cottin, Steve Pemberton, Raj Bajaj, Turlough Convery, Pedja Bjelac and Evgenia Dodina. Meet the cast of Killing Eve series two No word yet on whether Edward Bluemel will be back as Hugo; so did he not survive his stomach wound? Other characters who have been killed off and definitely won’t be returning are Aaron Peel (played by Henry Lloyd-Hughes), Raymond (Adrian Scarborough), Julian (Julian Barratt) and Gemma (Emma Pierson). "Sorry baby, xoxo." Who wrote Killing Eve season three? Killing Eve season three is getting a brand new female showrunner in the form of Suzanne Heathcote, who has previously written two episodes of Fear the Walking Dead. She takes over from Call the Midwife actress Emerald Fennell, who penned series season two. The first series of Killing Eve was written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge of Fleabag fame, who continues to be an executive producer on the show. Waller-Bridge said of Heathcote’s takeover: “I’m very excited that the Killing Eve baton is being passed onto another incredible writer for season three. We can sleep soundly knowing these characters are safe in Suzanne Heathcote’s hilariously murderous hands.” How did Killing Eve create the psychopathic Villanelle? The show’s creators brought in a psychiatrist called Dr Mark Freestone to flesh out the character of assassin Villanelle and explore her obsession with Eve. Killing Eve's psychiatric consultant on how he made Villanelle a psychopath
When is The Nest on TV? Who’s in the cast and what’s it about?
Everything you need to know about the new drama from the creator of Three Girls, starring Martin Compston and Sophie Rundle
The writer of BBC1’s Bafta-winning drama Three Girls is back with The Nest, a new thriller. Set in Glasgow and following a wealthy couple and the teenage girl they ask to carry their baby, it will be a fraught portrait of a city (and relationships) divided. Who’s in the cast and when will it air on TV? Here’s everything you need to know… When is The Nest on TV? Five-part drama The Nest began on Sunday 22nd March at 9pm on BBC One. The final two episodes will air back-to-back this Easter holiday: episode four will air as expected at 9pm on BBC One on Sunday 12th April (Easter Sunday), while episode will air the evening after episode four, on Monday 13th April (Easter Monday) at 9pm on BBC One - instead of the following Sunday. Is there a trailer? Yes! And it looks like things get pretty dark... View oEmbed on the source website Who is in the cast of The Nest? The BBC has announced that Line of Duty's Martin Compston and Gentleman Jacks' Sophie Rundle will lead the cast. The two will play couple Dan and Emily, with Compston set to use his native Scottish accent in the drama. Newcomer Mirren Mack will play Kaya, the girl who offers to have the pair's child. Shirley Henderson (Stan and Ollie), Katie Leung (Chimerica), David Hayman (Fisherman’s Friends), Fiona Bell (Shetland), James Harkness (Wild Rose), Bailey Patrick (Good Omens), Kate Dickie (Game of Thrones), Paul Brannigan (Under The Skin) and Samuel Small (Game of Thrones) are also set to star. You can read our full list of cast and characters here. What is The Nest about? The Nest is a Glasgow-set surrogacy thriller which explores the life-changing consequences of a wealthy couple asking a teenage girl to carry their baby. Dan and Emily are madly in love and have been trying for a baby for years – with an enormous house in the poshest area of the Glasgow area, the only thing missing from their perfect lives is a child. By chance, the couple meet 18-year-old Kaya who lives at the other end of town and whose life is a lot more precarious than theirs. Kaya agrees to carry their baby, but there’s a mystery around who Kaya really is and what has brought her into the couples lives. “Can the dreams of Kaya, Emily and Dan be fulfilled or have all three embarked on a relationship of mutually assured destruction?” asks the synopsis. “The Nest forces an emotionally combustible confrontation between two Glasgows,” says writer Nicole Taylor, “and it’s the story I’ve wanted to tell all my life.” Who wrote The Nest? View oEmbed on the source website The Nest is written by Nicole Taylor, who penned the five-time Bafta-winning BBC drama Three Girls about the Rochdale grooming scandal. Taylor’s previous credits also include The C Word starring Sheridan Smith and the film Wild Rose starring Julie Walters. Where is The Nest filmed, and where is the real-life house? The Nest is filmed in and around Glasgow, in Scotland. Dan and Emily's huge and dreamy home, with a waterfront view from their floor-to-ceiling windows, is on the Rosneath Peninsula. The peninsula has been a popular destination for wealthy Glaswegians to set up home since the Victorian era. The real-life house is Cape Cove, a luxury holiday beach house on the shore of Loch Long. It sleeps ten with five bedrooms, and has a large open plan living space and kitchen. The house even has its own private pebbled beach and jetty (which Emily makes full use of when she goes wild swimming in the mornings).
When is Liar back for series two on ITV?
Everything you need to know about the return of the hit psychological thriller
The first series of Liar gripped viewers with its twisting and turning tale of rapist Andrew Earlham – and of Laura Nielson's fight to bring him down. Stay up to date with the RadioTimes.com newsletter Now the psychological thriller is coming back to ITV for a second run. Here's everything you need to know. When is Liar series two on TV? Liar series two continues on Monday 16th March at 9pm on ITV, with three episodes left. Liar’s series finale: who killed Andrew Earlham? Viewers are split over the shock ending to ITV’s Liar What happened at the end of Liar series one? Just when it looked like serial rapist Andrew Earlham was headed for prison, Liar delivered one final surprise in the last moments of its finale. In the closing scene, Andrew was shown half-submerged in the muddy marshes, his throat slit and blood on his shirt. But who killed him? Andrew had been missing for weeks, having disappeared from his house on the night Laura Nielson finally discovered the evidence that would get him locked up: video footage of him raping 17 different women. But when the police rushed to arrest him, he had already vanished. There are a lot of questions that need answering in series two, such as: who killed him? (We have our suspicions.) Has Laura stayed in town? What happened to Andrew's orphaned son Luke? Who is in the cast of Liar series two – and what will happen next? Both Joanne Froggatt and Ioan Gruffudd are reprising their roles as Laura Nielson and Andrew Earlham for the second series, which will focus on the big question: who killed Andrew? Gruffudd will appear in flashback sequences as we dive deeper into the events leading up to his character's death. In the second series, the story picks up three weeks after an arrest warrant is issued for Andrew Earlham for the sexual assault of 19 women. But after Andrew's body is found in the Kent marshes, brand-new character Detective Inspector Karen Renton (Cheat actress Katherine Kelly) and her team are tasked with uncovering clues about this man's past – and finding out the truth about those weeks leading up to his murder. Creators Harry and Jack Williams said of the casting: "It has been a joy returning to Liar and our reunion with Joanne and Ioan. Equally we are thrilled to have Katherine Kelly on board as DI Renton after her stellar performance in Cheat." Howard Charles (The Widow) joins the cast as Carl Peterson, while Downton Abbey star Amy Nuttall will play Winnie Peterson. You can read our guide to the full cast of Liar series two here. Who are writers Harry and Jack Williams? As well as penning Liar, the Williams brothers are also known for writing BBC1’s The Missing and Rellik. Their next creation is Kate Beckinsale drama The Widow. They also run a production company, Two Brothers Pictures, which has produced Fleabag, Strangers and the forthcoming series Cheat. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Is there a trailer for Liar series two? Here's a teaser... View oEmbed on the source website Will there be a third series of Liar? It looks unlikely! The second series of the ITV drama is being referred to as "the final chapter" – although given that Andrew Earlham is already dead, it isn't enormously surprising that the sequel will bring the story to a close.
When does Homeland air on Channel 4 in the UK?
Everything you need to know about the political thriller’s eighth and final series
Homeland is back on Channel 4 for an eighth and final season in 2020. Claire Danes's lead Carrie Mathison was in a pretty bad way at the close of season seven – so what’s in store for her in the drama's last episodes? And when will Homeland be back on TV? Here’s everything you need to know… The best TV shows airing in 2019 Homeland is officially ending with series eight Listen to the RadioTimes.com Podcast now: subscribe on iTunes / subscribe on Google Podcasts When is Homeland back on TV? Homeland's eighth and final series was originally intended to air on Channel 4 in autumn 2019, but the "ambitious" final series was hit by delays - with the show later set for broadcast in early 2020. It eventually launched on US broadcaster Showtime on Sunday 8th February 2020, with those in the UK able to watch it shortly after, with a premiere set for 16th February. New episodes follow every Sunday at 9pm on Channel 4. Showtime’s president of entertainment Gary Levine explained, “Homeland is an ambitious series — especially in its final season. “[Showrunner] Alex [Gansa] wants to go out proudly, and that has involved production in multiple countries at times and in places that have some issues. It just takes time. “There have been no missteps. It’s been a relatively smooth process. But it’s a very ambitious production schedule and it has taken more time than we [anticipated].” The first seven series of Homeland are currently available to watch on Netflix. What happened in the Homeland season seven finale? The Homeland series seven finale was a bittersweet affair. There was victory for Saul’s team who managed to extract Russian operative Simone from Moscow – but Carrie, who was in disguise as Simone in a brunette wig, was caught by Simone’s handler and boyfriend Yevgeny, then held in a cell for seven months without her bipolar medication. When we last saw Carrie, she was being exchanged for high profile Russian prisoners at the country’s border with Estonia. Twitching in Saul’s arms when they were finally reunited, Carrie didn't even seem to recognise her mentor. What will happen in Homeland season eight? Homeland season eight will see Carrie recovering from months of brutal confinement in Russia, an experience which has left her with extremely fractured memories. Saul is now National Security Advisor to President Warner, and the top priority of the White House is ending the war in Afghanistan. Saul has been sent to take charge of peace negotiations with the Taliban but Kabul is full of warlords, mercenaries, zealots and spies – and the one person Saul needs to help him is Carrie. Against the doctor’s orders, Saul asks her to go on one final mission with him. Who will be in the cast of Homeland season eight? Claire Danes will be reprising her role as Carrie Mathison alongside Mandy Patinkin as Saul Berenson. Beau Bridges will also be back, this time with a promotion to US President. Asked how she felt about the drama coming to an end, Danes said she was "really conflicted". "I mean, I'll be ready," she added. "She's a lot, this Carrie-freakin' Mathieson character. It's a workout, so I'll be ready for a reprieve from that." Danes' real-life husband, Hugh Dancy (Hannibal), is also joining the show as John Zabel, a new foreign policy advisor to the President and enemy of Saul, and Sam Trammell (True Blood) will play vice president Benjamin Hayes, who is more dangerous than he first appears.... Is there a trailer for Homeland series eight? You can watch a trailer for the next episode to air on Channel 4 – season eight, episode five, below. View oEmbed on the source website
When is Flesh and Blood on TV? Who’s in the cast and what’s it about?
Everything you need to know about the new drama starring Imelda Staunton and Russell Tovey
Flesh and Blood is a brand new four-part drama on ITV starring Imelda Staunton and Russell Tovey. Set on the Sussex coast, the series will delve into a modern family as it spirals towards a tragedy and possible crime. Here’s everything you need to know… When is Flesh and Blood on TV? Flesh and Blood will begin on Monday 24th February at 9pm on ITV and will air across four consecutive nights. The next episode will air on Wednesday 26th February at 9pm. Who’s in the cast of Flesh and Blood? Russell Tovey (Years and Years), Claudie Blakley (Manhunt) and Lydia Leonard (Gentleman Jack) lead the cast of Flesh and Blood as siblings Jake, Helen and Natalie. Francesca Annis (Home Fires) plays their recently widowed mother, with Stephen Rea (Dickensian) as her new love interest and Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter) as their neighbour. Also joining the cast are Sharon Small (Trust Me), Lara Rossi (Cheat), Keir Charles (Love Actually), Vincent Regan (Victoria), David Bamber (Valkyrie), Stephanie Langton (Ransom) and Clara Indrani (Vera). What is Flesh and Blood about? View oEmbed on the source website Flesh and Blood is a four-part drama that follows three adult siblings – Helen, Jake and Natalie – whose lives are thrown into disarray when their recently widowed mother Vivien declares she’s fallen for a new man, retired GP Mark. As Vivien nears her 70th birthday, her children’s suspicions are heightened when Mark begins to shift her priorities away from her family. Years of secrets, lies, rivalries and betrayals are unearthed and the happiness of Vivien’s 45-year marriage to her children’s father, Terry, is called into question. The siblings’ large family home, their inheritance and the positive memories of their childhood are all suddenly thrown into doubt by the arrival of Mark, so the siblings endeavour to find out more about him. Circumstances are made all the more complicated by the neighbour, Mary, who has lived next to Vivien for 40 years and who has an unhealthy attachment to the family’s unfolding drama. Who created Flesh and Blood? The drama is created and written by Sarah Williams, whose previous credits include The Long Song, Case Sensitive and Poppy Shakespeare. Flesh and Blood is directed by BAFTA nominee Louise Hooper (Cheat, Vera, Cold Feet). Is there a trailer for Flesh and Blood? Yep – watch it below... View oEmbed on the source website
Who votes for the Academy Awards - and why are they called the Oscars
All your questions answered about the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and how the voting works plus why they're actually called the Oscars
Whether you're working in movies or a casual observer, the 2020 Academy Awards are the film industry’s most prestigious night of the year, singling out the very best on-screen talent and behind-the-scenes movie masterminds with its list of nominations. But who actually votes for the shortlists and winners? Where does the name “Oscars” come from and what are the awards themselves made of? Here’s our guide to all you need to know. Watch The Oscars 2020 with a Sky Cinema Pass on NOW TV - start your seven-day trial now Who votes for the Oscars? View oEmbed on the source website The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – more commonly known as the Academy – is the world's leading film organisation. It is made up of 8,000 members – “accomplished men and women working in cinema” according to the Academy’s website – who vote for the awards. The names of Academy members are a closely guarded secret but they are all film industry professionals, ranging from actors, directors and writers to producers and executives, and anyone nominated for or awarded an Oscar gets instant admission. Oscar-winning movies on Netflix Oscars 2020: The biggest snubs among this year's nominations In recent years, efforts have been made to overhaul the membership and make it more diverse. According to a 2014 survey conducted by the Los Angeles Times, 76% of voters were men, 94% of them were white and they were on average 63 years old. Following the #OscarsSoWhite outcry in 2016, in which industry stars including Will Smith boycotted the ceremony in protest at its nominations' lack of diversity, the Academy announced plans to double its number of women and diverse members by 2020. View oEmbed on the source website In June 2016 the Academy invited 683 new members to join, 41% of which were people of colour and 46% of which were female. Progress continued in 2017 when the Academy saw a record-breaking addition of 774 new members from 57 different countries. How does Oscars voting work? The Academy's voting process is incredibly elaborate and complicated, but we've laid out the basics below... 1. Academy members must choose the nominees Each member is only permitted to suggest nominees within their discipline. For example, writers nominate writers, actors nominate actors, costume designers nominate costume designers, etc. This is done using a preferential ballot with Academy members putting down up to five nominees per category in order. Everyone can vote for Best Picture. Once the choices are in, accountancy firm PwC tallies the entries using the “alternative vote” system: this means all the first-choice ballots for each film are counted, and the movies/individuals that score above a certain threshold – also known as “the Magic Number” – secure an instant nomination. So if the "Magic Number" is set at 100 first-choice ballots and Roma gets 101, it becomes a nominee. Next, the movie/individual securing the lowest number of first choice votes is eliminated from the process and their ballot's second-choice get an additional vote. This process is repeated, pushing more nominees over the threshold until five are decided on. The one exception to this process is the Best Picture category, for which there can be anywhere between five and ten nominees on the shortlist. This year eight films are up for the coveted prize. If a movie garners a particularly high number of first-choice ballot votes – pushing it way beyond that aforementioned "Magic Number" – in order to avoid wasting votes on a popular film, a trickle-down process is introduced whereby their ballots' second choices receive additional backing. Watch Oscars 2020 with a Sky Cinema Pass with Now TV - free seven day trial Who has won the most Oscars of all time? The Acadamy Award winners list 2. Once the shortlists are announced for each category in January, Academy members must choose the winners Members are sent a second ballot, and – this is much more straightforward – have to pick their favourite choice in each category, except for Best Picture which sticks to the preferential ballot system. Professionals from all disciplines can vote in all categories in this second round, although they're discouraged from weighing in on disciplines they don't know much about. Why are they called the Oscars? The origins of the nickname are disputed, but the most popular story is that when Academy librarian Margaret Herrick – who went on to become executive director – first saw the statuettes in 1931, she said they reminded her of her Uncle Oscar. However, Bette Davis has also claimed to have coined the term, saying that she named the statue after her husband Harmon Oscar Nelson. Columnist Sidney Skolsky also insisted that he first came up with the name in a 1934 article. Whoever is responsible, the name caught on and the Academy made it official in 1939. What are the Oscars statuettes made of? The statuettes are made of solid bronze and plated in 24-karat gold. Due to a metal shortage during the Second World War, the awards had to be made from painted plaster for three consecutive years. After World War II, the Academy invited winners to swap in their plaster figures for gold-plated metal ones. The 2020 Academy Awards will be held on Sunday 9th February 2020 and will be broadcast on Sky Cinema in the UK. You can access it with a Sky Cinema Pass with Now TV. Save 75% on a one month Now TV Entertainment & Sky Cinema Pass for £4.99 or sign up for a free seven day trial.
When is BoJack Horseman season 6 released on Netflix? Cast, plot and trailer
Everything you need to know about the return of the hit animated comedy starring Will Arnett
Netflix's acclaimed Hollywood satire BoJack Horseman is returning for a sixth and final season. This means we'll be reunited with the show's anti-hero: an alcoholic, washed-up actor who just so happens to be an anthropomorphic horse. But what's in store for Will Arnett's character? When will the new episodes land on Netflix and who's in the cast? Netflix release schedule 2019 Here's everything you need to know... When is season 6 of BoJack Horseman released on Netflix? The sixth and final season has been split into two parts, with the first set to arrive on Friday 25th October 2019. Part 2 is pencilled in for 31st January 2020. It was revealed in October 2018 that the animated comedy would be returning for a sixth series, in a typically bizarre fashion... View oEmbed on the source website Is there a trailer? Yes! Check it out below. View oEmbed on the source website Who is in the cast? Netflix is yet to confirm the cast for season six, but all the regular characters are expected to return... Will Arnett will be back as the depressed horse, alongside Mad Men's Alison Brie as his one-time love interest and ghostwriter Diane. Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul is also expected to return as BoJack's asexual best friend Todd. Amy Sedaris will most likely be back as BoJack's ex-girlfriend and ex-agent Princess Carolyn, as will golden retriever Mr Peanutbutter, played by Paul F Tomkins. The sixth season will certainly serve up some more celebrity guest appearances, too, with Lisa Kudrow, Stanley Tucci, Jessica Biel, Sharon Horgan, Kristen Bell, Paul McCartney, Daniel Radcliffe and Ricky Gervais having all previously made appearances in the world of Bojack. What is going to happen in BoJack Horseman season 6? In the closing scenes of season five, we saw Diane dropping BoJack off at a rehab clinic following an incident on the set of his new series, in which a drug-addled BoJack nearly strangled his co-star and girlfriend Gina to death. The eventful finale also saw Princess Carolyn adopt a child and Mr. Peanutbutter propose to his much younger girlfriend. So, what does that mean for season six? BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg told Metro US that his anti-hero is “inching towards redemption” in the sixth season. We are likely to see some of BoJack’s time in rehab, as well as Mr. Peanutbutter preparing for his fourth wedding. Will there be a season 7? No. The sixth season has been announced as the final season of the show.
When is Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 6 on Netflix?
Everything you need to know about how to watch the hit US comedy
British fans of Brooklyn Nine-Nine don't have long to wait for the return of Detective Jake Peralta and the rest of the team. The hit comedy moved channels in the States last year after it was axed by FOX and saved days later by NBC – but where is it airing in the UK? Here's how to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine on E4 and Netflix UK... When is Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Netflix? After a long wait, Netflix finally announced Brooklyn Nine-Nine season six would land on the streamer on 28th March 2020 - noice! View oEmbed on the source website When is Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 6 on E4 in the UK? Brooklyn Nine-Nine's sixth season will begin on E4 on Thursday 28th March 2019 at 9pm. View oEmbed on the source website What is Brooklyn Nine-Nine about? Brooklyn Nine-Nine follows the misadventures of the NYPD’s 99th police department as they solve crime, catch bad guys and get up to all sorts of antics in their free time. The series centres around Jake Peralta, a wacky and immature detective who clashes with his strict boss Captain Holt when he’s not solving cases with best pal/partner Boyle or making bets with rival/love interest Amy Santiago. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2018/05/GettyImages-958525746-fcadebd.jpg" width="4500" height="3038" alt="NBCUNIVERSAL UPFRONT EVENTS -- 2018 NBCUniversal Upfront in New York City on Monday, May 14, 2018 -- Red Carpet -- Pictured: Terry Crews, Joe Lo Truglio, Stephaine Beatriz, Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Andre Braugher, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" on NBC-- (Photo by: Theo Wargo/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) Getty, TL" title="NBCUniversal Upfront Events - Season 2018" /> Was Brooklyn Nine-Nine cancelled? It was indeed. FOX cancelled the show after five series, but after a massive fan uproar the beloved comedy was quickly revived by NBC just days later. Who's in the cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine? Andy Samberg leads the cast as Jake Peralta, with Andre Braugher playing his boss Captain Holt, Joe Lo Truglio starring as his best friend and colleague Boyle and Melissa Fumero portraying his rival and love interest Amy Santiago. Rounding out the cast is badass detective Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) neurotic desk sergeant Terry (Terry Crews), self-obsessed office worker Gina (Chelsea Peretti) and inveterate losers Hitchcock and Scully (Dirk Blocker and Joel McKinnon Miller).
When is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood released in cinemas? Who’s in the cast and what’s it about?
Everything you need to know about Quentin Tarantino's ninth movie, starring Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio
The ninth film from Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood boasts a stellar cast including Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. And now it also boasts 10 nominations at the Oscars 2020, including Best Picture. But what is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actually about? And how can you watch it? Here's everything you need to know... The biggest movie releases of 2020 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood soundtrack: All the 1960s tunes featured in the movie Listen to the RadioTimes.com Podcast now: subscribe on iTunes / subscribe on Google Podcasts How can I watch Once Upon a Time in Hollywood? Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is now available to watch on Blu-ray and DVD. The film is also available digitally – you can own or rent the film from Amazon here. Who is in the cast of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood? Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt lead the cast as fictional characters Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth. Dalton is the former star of a Western TV series, and Booth is his longtime stunt double. Despite the two leads being fictional, there actually are some real-life characters in the movie... Margot Robbie stars as Sharon Tate, an actress and model who was also the wife of director Roman Polanski. Tate was eight and a half months pregnant when she and her unborn son were killed at the hands of the Charles Manson family cult in August 1969. Robbie has since revealed that she landed the role after sending a letter to Tarantino – she told Vogue how she had once made a pact with herself to get in touch with the director once she thought she was a good enough actress. That moment came after she watched the first cut of I, Tonya – a role which earned her an Oscar nomination. "I wrote him and said, 'I adore your films, and I would love to work with you in some capacity. Or any capacity,'" she recalled. Before long she was sat at the director's kitchen table, reading the script with Tarantino offering her Victoria Bitter – an Australian beer! The actress appeared with co-stars Pitt and DiCaprio at the film's Los Angeles premiere in July 2019. Other actors playing real-life characters include Damon Herriman as Charles Manson, Dakota Fanning and Lena Dunham as his followers, Rafal Zawierucha as Roman Polanski, Bruce Dern as ranch owner George Spahn, Damian Lewis as iconic actor Steve McQueen, Mike Moh as martial arts legend Bruce Lee, Emile Hirsch as Hollywood hairstylist Jay Sebring, Luke Perry (in his final film role) as actor Wayne Maunder and Nicholas Hammond as actor/director Sam Wanamaker. The star-studded cast also includes Al Pacino as Dalton's fictional agent Marvin Schwarz, as well as Timothy Olyphant, Clifton Collins, Keith Jefferson, Kurt Russell, Michael Masden and Tim Roth. What is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood about? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2019/05/GettyImages-56341833-eb44981.jpg" width="3000" height="2000" alt="HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 5: The newly refurbished Hollywood Sign is seen atop of Mt. Lee after Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa added a finishing touch of paint to complete the project on December 5, 2005 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)" title="Hollywood sign" /> Plot details have been kept largely under wraps for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, but Tarantino has previously said that the film will be “a story that takes place in Los Angeles in 1969, at the height of hippy Hollywood. The two lead characters are Rick Dalton (DiCaprio), former star of a Western TV series, and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Pitt). Both are struggling to make it in a Hollywood they don’t recognise anymore. But Rick has a very famous next-door neighbour… Sharon Tate.” This latest trailer gives a better idea of the plot, with Dalton worried he's become a has-been and Pitt's Booth introduced to Manson and his "family". View oEmbed on the source website Is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood based on a true story? Despite the fact that it’s set in Hollywood in 1969 and features real-life characters from that time, the movie is, for the most part, fictional. Rick Dalton and Cliff Booth are Tarantino's inventions, but they are said to be based on actor Burt Reynolds and stuntman Hal Needham, who were active in that era. Are there any photos of the cast in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood? Yes! In this Twitter snap, Robbie is sporting a sixties look in character as Tate, complete with white leather boots. View oEmbed on the source website And below DiCaprio can be seen in a yellow polo neck and orange suit jacket. To the left is Pitt in double denim and aviators. View oEmbed on the source website Has Once Upon a Time in Hollywood had good reviews? For the most part, reviews of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood have been extremely positive. Both The Guardian and The Telegraph awarded the film five stars, with the former’s critic Peter Dowling describing the movie as “shocking, gripping, dazzlingly shot” and “entirely outrageous, disorientating, irresponsible, and also brilliant”. He added: “Opinions are going to divide about this film’s startling and spectacularly provocative ending, which Tarantino is concerned to keep secret and which I have no intention of revealing here.” The Telegraph’s Robbie Collin, meanwhile, praised DiCaprio’s performance: “DiCaprio is a riot at making his character talented-ish, sweating, coughing and stammering off-camera, yet delivering the goods – sometimes brilliantly – when action’s called.” Variety’s Own Gleiberman, meanwhile, said the movie is a “heady, engrossing, kaleidoscopic, spectacularly detailed nostalgic splatter collage of a film” but concluded that Tarantino has created something which “no longer feels even vaguely revolutionary”. The Hollywood Reporter’s David Rooney noted that “the two ambling hours of detours, recaps and diversions that precede the standard climactic explosion of graphic violence are virtually plotless” but praised DiCaprio and Pitt’s performances which were “dripping with self-irony and pleasurable chemistry”. What is the controversy over the portrayal of Bruce Lee? Lee is portrayed in the film by actor Mike Moh and is seen challenging Cliff Booth (Pitt) to a fight, with Booth appearing to get the better of him. The real-life Lee passed away in 1973, but his daughter, Shannon, is unhappy with his depiction in the film. Speaking to the Wrap, she said that he "comes across as an arrogant asshole who was full of hot air, and not someone who had to fight triple as hard as any of those people did to accomplish what was naturally given to so many others." She added: "It was really uncomfortable to sit in the theatre and listen to people laugh at my father." Tarantino is known to be an admirer of Lee and dressed Kill Bill star Uma Thurman in a replica of the martial arts expert's yellow jumpsuit in his two films. He is yet to respond to the criticism. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Is there a trailer for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood? There is indeed. In addition to the trailer posted above, there's a stylish teaser here... View oEmbed on the source website Ahead of the Cannes Film Festival premiere, a range of fictional, old school posters designed for Leonardo DiCaprio's movie star character were released. Check them out below. What's on the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood soundtrack? When is it released? The soundtrack for Tarantino's latest is a bumper one featuring 30-plus songs. The likes of Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Diamond and Deep Purple are included on the list... 1. Treat Her Right – Roy Head & The Traits 2. Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man – The Bob Seger System Boss Radio feat. Humble Harve: 3. Hush – Deep Purple 4. Mug Root Beer Advertisement 5. Hector – The Village Callers 6. Son of a Lovin’ Man – Buchanan Brothers 7. Paxton Quigley’s Had the Course (from the MGM film Three in the Attic) – Chad & Jeremy 8. Tanya Tanning Butter Advertisement 9. Good Thing – Paul Revere & The Raiders 10. Hungry – Paul Revere & the Raiders 11. Choo Choo Train – The Box Tops 12. Jenny Take a Ride – Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels 13. Kentucky Woman – Deep Purple 14. The Circle Game – Buffy Sainte-Marie Boss Radio feat. The Real Don Steele: 15. Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel 16. Numero Uno Advertisement 17. Bring a Little Lovin’ – Los Bravos 18. Suddenly / Heaven Sent Advertisement 19. Vagabond High School Reunion 20. KHJ Los Angeles Weather Report 21. The Illustrated Man Advertisement / Ready For Action 22. Hey Little Girl – Dee Clark 23. Summer Blonde Advertisement 24. Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show – Neil Diamond 25. Don’t Chase Me Around (from the MGM film GAS-S-S-S) – Robert Corff 26. Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon – Paul Revere & the Raiders (feat. Mark Lindsay) 27. California Dreamin’ – Jose Feliciano 28. Dinamite Jim (English Version) – I Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni 29. You Keep Me Hangin’ On (Quentin Tarantino Edit) – Vanilla Fudge 30. Miss Lily Langtry (cue from The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean) – Maurice Jarre 31. KHJ Batman Promotion The soundtrack is available to buy now, tying in with the US release date on 26th July, and is available on CD, vinyl and digitally.
When is Little Women released in cinemas? Cast and news from Greta Gerwig's remake
Everything you need to know about the film adaptation and remake from Greta Gerwig
A brand new Little Women adaptation has been gifted to film lovers, but this time with a starrier cast than ever before. Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet and Emma Watson are just a few of the award-winning actors who bring to life the story of the March sisters in the new film from Greta Gerwig. And Little Women is up for plenty of awards itself, bagging six nominations at Oscars 2020, including Best Picture. But who’s playing who and when will the movie be released in cinemas? Here’s everything you need to know. The biggest movie releases of 2020 New on Netflix: the best movies and TV shows released every day 13 books you need to read before they become TV series and movies in 2019 When is Little Women released in cinemas? Little Women was released in US and UK cinemas on 26th December 2019 - Boxing Day. Who’s in the cast of Little Women? Little Women boasts an A-list cast of Oscar and Golden Globe-winning actors. Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn), Emma Watson (Harry Potter), Florence Pugh (The Little Drummer Girl) and Eliza Scanlen (Sharp Objects) will play the four March sisters: Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth respectively. James Norton plays Meg's husband, John Brooke. Ronan’s Lady Bird co-star Timothée Chalamet will portray boy next door and close friend of Jo, Theodore "Laurie" Laurence. Laura Dern (Big Little Lies) also joins the cast as the girls’ mother Marmee March, while Meryl Streep (Mamma Mia!) stars as rich Aunt Josephine, James Norton (McMafia) as Laurie’s tutor and Meg’s potential love interest John Brooke and Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) as the sisters’ absent father. What is Little Women about? It is an adaptation of the classic 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, who loosely based the book on herself and her own siblings. The coming of age story follows the lives of the four March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy – as they grow from childhood to womanhood in the aftermath of the Civil War in America. With their father away fighting, the girls face the strife and limitations of poverty and social expectations. Little Women is one of the most popular books in the history of American literature, and the novel has never been out of print. Who is directing Little Women? Lady Bird writer-director Greta Gerwig is helming the adaptation, reuniting with Ronan and Chalamet. Gerwig was listed as one of the most influential people of 2018 by TIME magazine and was nominated for two Oscars for Lady Bird. She also co-wrote and starred in Frances Ha and her other acting credits include Damsels in Distress, To Rome with Love, Maggie’s Plan, Jackie and 20th Century Women. What previous adaptations of Little Women have there been? Greta Gerwig’s forthcoming movie will be the eighth adaptation of Little Women in film. Notable previous reimaginings include the 1933 film starring Katharine Hepburn as Jo and the 1994 flick with Winona Ryder in the lead role. The BBC has made no less than four TV adaptations of the book, in 1950, 1958, 1970 and then in 2017, the latter starring Maya Hawke and Emily Watson. There have also been numerous theatre and musical adaptations of the classic tale. Is there a trailer for Little Women? Yes! It dropped on 13th August 2019 and you can watch it below: View oEmbed on the source website Little Women was released in US and UK cinemas on 26th December 2019 - Boxing Day.