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items: Every Eurovision Song Contest winner by year
items: Dopesick release date: How to watch Will Poulter series in the UK
items: Dancing on Ice 2022 time: When does the final air?
items: Meet Connor Ball: Dancing on Ice 2022 contestant and The Vamps star
items: Meet Kye Whyte: Dancing on Ice 2022 contestant and Olympic BMX star
items: The Sinner season 4: Netflix release date, cast, trailer
items: The Good Karma Hospital season 4: Release date, cast and latest news
items: Queer Eye season 6: release date, location and latest news for Netflix series
items: Where are the key people in Tiger King now? What happened after the Netflix series
items: What happened to Carole Baskin's husband Don Lewis? We look at Tiger King's mystery
items: Ugo Monye says Strictly co-stars have suffered "vile" abuse: "It's just totally unacceptable"
items: Listen to an exclusive clip of JK Rowling's new audio book, The Christmas Pig
items: Squid Game creator tells fans to watch the series with subtitles, not dubbed
items: Channel 4 gives update on when subtitles and audio description will return
items: Sally Lindsay reveals who The Madame Blanc Mysteries’ Jean is based on
items: Sue Holderness reveals Marlene inspired her to take on The Madame Blanc Mysteries
items: I'm A Celebrity spin-off is axed with no plans for replacement
items: Squid Game creator is unsure if season 2 will happen
items: The Crown star Emma Corrin to lead new TV whodunnit from The OA creators
items: Essential guide to all the Squid Game rounds
items: How to play Squid Game’s paper flip challenge
items: No Time To Die's opening day box office figures revealed
items: The Larkins introduce themselves as ITV drama's start date is confirmed
items: Vic Reeves reveals inoperable tumour has left him deaf in one ear
items: Why Sex Education's Otis should end up with Ruby – not Maeve
items: Celebrating Sex and the City's Willie Garson – Stanford's greatest moments
items: Help breaks All 4 records with 1.1 million streams in a week
items: Netflix drops apocalyptic new Lucifer season 6 trailer featuring all-new villain
items: Benedict Cumberbatch reunites with Sherlock co-star for Letters Live digital stream
items: Audible announces new Jed Mercurio and Neil Gaiman podcasts

Every Eurovision Song Contest winner by year
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date: 2025-04-15T10:58:07.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Eurovision
description: How many can you name?
encoded: As April gets underway, there is just under a month to go before the 69th annual Eurovision Song Contest takes place. Kicking off on Tuesday 13th May, the first 15 acts will take centre stage for the first semi-final of the competition, followed by the latter 16 acts on Thursday 15th May. While specific transmission and presenter details are yet to be unveiled, fans can expect non-stop coverage from the BBC once again. If that still hasn't met all your cheesy pop competition needs, then look no further than this comprehensive list of winners from years gone by. Starting in 1956, past acts to have been triumphant in the competition include ABBA, Bucks Fizz and last year's winner, Nemo. Read on for all the past Eurovision winners from 1956 up to last year. Every Eurovision winner by year 1956 - Switzerland, 'Refrain' performed by Lys Assia 1957 - Netherlands, 'Net als toen' performed by Corry Brokken 1958 - France, 'Dors mon amour' performed by Andre Claveau 1959 - Netherlands, 'Een Beetje' performed by Teddy Scholten 1960 - France, 'Tom Pillibi' performed by Jacqueline Boyer 1961 - Luxembourg, 'Nous les amoureux' performed by Jean-Claude Pascal 1962 - France, 'Un premier amour' performed by Isabelle Aubret 1963 - Denmark, 'Dansevise' performed by Grethe and Jorgen Ingmann 1964 - Italy, 'Non ho l'eta' performed by Gigliola Cinquetti 1965 - Luxembourg, 'Poupee de cire, poupée de son' performed by France Gall 1966 - Austria, 'Merci Cherie' performed by Udo Juergens 1967 - UK, 'Puppet on a String' performed by Sandie Shaw 1968 - Spain, 'La, la, la' performed by Massiel 1969 - 4-way tie! Spain, 'Vivo cantando' performed by Salome, UK, 'Boom Bang-a-Bang' performed by Lulu, Netherlands, 'De troubadour' performed by Lenny Kuhr, France, 'Un jour, un enfant' performed by Frida Boccara 1970 - Ireland, 'All Kinds of Everything' performed by Dana 1971 - Monaco, 'Un banc, un arbre, une rue' performed by Séverine 1972 - Luxembourg, 'Apres toi' performed by Vicky Leandros 1973 - Lux…

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Dopesick release date: How to watch Will Poulter series in the UK
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date: 2024-04-26T09:04:21.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: Everything you need to know about the gripping series as it comes to BBC iPlayer.
encoded: One of the most harrowing scandals in recent history is put to screen in factual drama Dopesick, which details the story of America's opioid health crisis. Michael Keaton, Will Poulter and Rosario Dawson are among the stars assembled for this ensemble drama, which explores the scenario from every angle – from the victims themselves, to law enforcement and the boardrooms of Big Pharma. Dopesick wowed critics upon its initial premiere back in 2021, but now looks poised to find a whole new audience as the BBC acquires it for both terrestrial broadcast and streaming via iPlayer. Although Netflix's 2023 series Painkiller covers some of the same events and themes that Dopesick does, it ultimately did not achieve the same heights of critical acclaim – meaning this remains the definitive drama on the topic. Find out why by tuning in when it lands on BBC iPlayer this week, or alternatively stream now on Disney Plus. Here's all the details you need on Dopesick. Dopesick UK release date Dopesick is available to stream in full on BBC iPlayer from Sunday 28th April 2024. For terrestrial viewers, the show will also be airing a double bill every Sunday night from 10pm on BBC Two. Alternatively, Dopesick is also accessible on Disney Plus, where it has been streaming since November 2021. For our friends across the pond, the show is available on Hulu. Sign up to Disney Plus from £4.99 a month. Dopesick cast Oscar-nominated lead actor Michael Keaton plays Dr Samuel Finnix, who has served his close-knit Appalachian community for decades with care and dedication. Kaitlyn Dever co-stars as a miner who is among the first of Dr Finnix's patients to be prescribed Oxy, and soon discovers first-hand that it is infinitely more addictive than had been claimed. Guardians of the Galaxy star Will Poulter is a Purdue Pharma sales rep named Billy Cutler, who is so keen to deliver strong numbers that he doesn't think to scrutinise the information he's been given. Rounding out the cast is Ahsoka actor…

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Dancing on Ice 2022 time: When does the final air?
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date: 2022-03-27T18:09:16.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Entertainment
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
description: The greatest show on ice is back.
encoded: After 10 weeks on the ice, The Dancing on Ice final is finally here. Back in January, 12 celebrities made their way onto the ice in a bid to impress the Dancing on Ice panel, which this year included Oti Mabuse, who took over from John Barrowman. Now, we're just down to three Dancing on Ice 2022 contestants - Kimberly Wyatt, Brendan Cole and Regan Gascoigne - one of whom will be crowned this year's champion and join the other Dancing on Ice winners. Pussycat Dolls star Wyatt and Strictly's Cole appear to be the two favourites to win this year, but there's one more show to go and a final Dancing on Ice vote to determine who this year's winner is. As the final airs on ITV, here's everything you need to now about Dancing on Ice. What time is Dancing on Ice on tonight? The Dancing on Ice final is on ITV on Sunday 27th March at 7:30pm. It will be a two-hour special, which will see each celebrity perform twice. The vote will then be frozen, with the celebrity in third place revealed. The final two will then go head-to-head one more time, before the winner is revealed - but who will it be? Dancing on Ice 2022 contestants There are 12 celebrities chancing it on the ice this year. Here's the full list. Dancing on Ice finalists: Regan Gascoigne Kimberly Wyatt Brendan Cole Dancing on Ice contestants: Rachel Stevens - Eliminated in Week Four Ben Foden - Eliminated in Week Two Liberty Poole - Eliminated in Week Five Stef Reid - Eliminated in Week Eight Bez - Eliminated in Week Six Sally Dynevor - Eliminated in Week Seven Connor Ball - Eliminated in Week Nine Ria Hebden - Eliminated in Week Three <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=radio+times+kye+white&client=safari&rls=en&ei=7-egYZDyOMm3kwXZkJ2wBw&ved=0ahUKEwjQpdPYl7b0AhXJ26QKHVlIB3YQ4dUDCA0&uact=5&oq=radio+times+kye+white&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyCAghEBYQHRAeMggIIRAWEB0QHjIICCEQFhAdEB4yCAghEBYQHRAeMggIIRAWEB0QHjoECC4QQzoECAAQQzoFCAAQkQI6CgguEMcBEKMCEEM6CgguEMcBENEDEEM6CAguELEDEIMBOhEILhCABBCxAxCDARDHARDRAzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CwgA…

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Meet Connor Ball: Dancing on Ice 2022 contestant and The Vamps star
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date: 2022-03-07T17:46:28.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
description: The pop star continues his journey on the ice.
encoded: Dancing on Ice 2022 is gearing up for semi-finals week with the remaining Dancing on Ice 2022 contestants battling it out to stay in the competition for the final. One of the celebs still standing is The Vamps’ Connor Ball, who has managed to bag high scores of 34 and 35 over the last two weeks despite suffering a nasty fall during his live performance in week 7. The popstar was caught by the blade of his dance partner Alexandra Schauman during their pirate-themed routine – and was rushed backstage for emergency treatment. Read more on this below. “What a crazy night, I really did get too much into the whole pirate thing,” he told fans on his Instagram Story, and shared photos of his injury. Luckily, he was ready to go again last week and nabbed a decent score of 35. As his Dancing on Ice journey continues, here's everything you need to know about 2022 contestant Connor Ball, including who his professional skating partner is, and his scores so far. Who is Connor Ball? Age: 25 Job: Bass guitarist and singer with The Vamps Instagram: @connorball Twitter: @TheVampsCon Paired with: Alexandra Shauman Connor is a member of pop rock group The Vamps, who got together in 2012 and had success with two number one albums. Their hits include Wild Heart, Last Night and Somebody to You feat. Demi Lovato. Connor might be able to get some reality show advice from his bandmate, James McVey who finished fifth on the 2018 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. Connor Ball's Dancing on Ice score: Week two: 7.0, 7.5, 7.0, 7.5 = 29.0 (safe) Week Three: 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5 = 30 (safe) Week Four: 8.0, 8.0, 8.5, 8.5 = 33.0 (safe) Week Five: 8.0, 8.0, 8.0, 8.0 = 32.0 (safe) Week Six: 8.0, 8.0, 8.5, 8.0, 8.0 = 40.5 (safe) Week Seven: 8.5, 8.5, 8.5, 8.5 = 34.0 (safe) Week Eight: 8.5, 8.5, 9.0, 9.0 = 35.0 (safe) Is Connor Ball injured? Connor will be competing as normal this week, but he is lucky to after getting a nasty injury while performing earlier in the season when a blade went t…

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Meet Kye Whyte: Dancing on Ice 2022 contestant and Olympic BMX star
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date: 2022-03-07T17:45:34.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
description: Everything you need to know about Kye Whyte as he continues to battle it out on the ice.
encoded: Things are certainly heating up in this year’s Dancing on Ice 2022 as the remaining Dancing on Ice 2022 contestants fight for their right to remain in the competition. While several stars have already said their goodbyes to the competition, Olympian Kye Whyte remains very much in the running - albeit by the skin of his teeth. Kye is no stranger to the bottom two, and was saved for the fourth time in week 8 after landing in the dreaded skate-off alongside Paralympian Stef Reid. All of the judges – Oti Mabuse, Ashley Banjo, and expert figure skaters Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill – voted to save Kye and his partner Tippy Packard. Kye took home a silver medal in the Men's BMX racing at the Tokyo Olympics last year, so will he be able to take home the coveted glass trophy on Dancing on Ice this year or might his luck start to run dry soon? As his journey continues, here's everything you need to know about Kye Whyte. Who is Kye Whyte? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2021/10/GettyImages-1234309608-3cd36ff.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="Britain's Kye Whyte (5) and Netherlands' Niek Kimmann (313) compete in the cycling BMX racing men's final at the Ariake Urban Sports Park during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo on July 30, 2021. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP) (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)" title="CYCLING-BMX-OLY-2020-2021-TOKYO" /> Age: 22 Job: Olympic BMX rider Twitter: Kye does not appear to be on Twitter. Instagram: @kyewhyte87 Paired with: Tippy Packard After being given a BMX for the first time aged three, Peckham-born pro Kye made his mark at the Tokyo Olympics when he won a silver medal in his event. It hasn't always been plain sailing for Kye in his career after a serious crash left him unable to compete for almost a year when he was just 13. Kye's brother Tre also competes as a BMX rider, and the pair spur each other on. Dancing on Ice contestant Kye Whyte’s injury explained Kye Whyte had to pull out…

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The Sinner season 4: Netflix release date, cast, trailer
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date: 2022-01-26T11:23:04.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Everything we know about the fourth season of the addictive crime thriller.
encoded: After months spent dodging spoilers from our friends across the pond, The Sinner is finally available to stream on Netflix for fans here in the UK. The anthology series stars Bill Pullman as detective Harry Ambrose, who spends each season trying to understand the motives behind a person's extreme actions. This time around, he's looking into the apparent suicide of Percy Muldoon (Alice Kremelberg), the youngest daughter of a successful fishing family on Hanover Island, Maine. This will be his final case on the small screen, as The Sinner's domestic broadcaster USA Network confirmed last year that the show would not be returning for a fifth season. "It’s been a huge pleasure and a privilege to be able to tell the kind of stories we have on The Sinner these past four seasons," said series creator Derek Simonds. "[Universal Content Productions] and USA have been ideal partners and continually supportive of our creative goals, and I’m so pleased to complete Harry Ambrose’s dramatic series-long arc as we intended in this final season." Here's everything you need to know about The Sinner season 4 as it finally launches in the UK. The Sinner season 4 Netflix release date The Sinner season 4 is available to stream now on Netflix UK and Ireland, having launched on the service on Wednesday 26th January 2022. Previously, the show had been broadcast in North America on cable channel USA Network, where it premiered on Wednesday 13th October 2021 and concluded at the start of December. As a result, British fans have had to be careful to avoid spoilers for this season's mystery, but can finally join the conversation by binge-watching this week. Filming on The Sinner's final season took place between April and August 2021, primarily in Nova Scotia, Canada. What's The Sinner about? The Sinner is a crime mystery series that caught fans' attention in season one by flipping the 'whodunnit' format into a 'why-dunnit'. Jessica Biel plays a woman who, in one of the most shocking and grippi…

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The Good Karma Hospital season 4: Release date, cast and latest news
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date: 2022-01-12T16:00:04.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
description: Amanda Redman and Neil Morrissey are back for a new run of the ITV series
encoded: We've waited too long! Despite some disruptions to international travel affecting filming, The Good Karma Hospital managed to return to Sri Lanka to film a brand new series. Fans will be relieved to see the return of the much-loved ITV drama with both Amanda Redman and Neil Morrissey returning for the upcoming series. Amanda Redman, who has been with the show from the very first episode playing Dr Lydia Fonseca said last year, “After such a difficult and challenging year for the whole world and film industry it is an honour to return to our beloved Sri Lanka with its wonderful film crews and actors to make this much-loved series four possible. We can’t wait to get started. The storylines are bigger and better than ever.” So, just what can we expect from the new run? And when will we see the beloved series again? Here is everything you need to know about The Good Karma Hospital season 4. The Good Karma Hospital season 4 release date The Good Karma Hospital season 4 will premiere on ITV and ITV Hub at 8pm on Sunday 23rd January 2022. The air time comes in the slot ahead of ITV's new premiere drama Trigger Point which will be shown just after. The season is expected to consist of six episodes akin to the first three seasons of the show. Considering this episode account, we should expect the finale to air on the 6th March 2022. We can't wait to see what is in store. The Good Karma Hospital season 4 cast It looks like most of your favourite characters will be back for more drama, as ITV has confirmed that Amanda Redman, Amrita Acharia, Neil Morrissey, Darshan Jariwala and Nimmi Harasgama will all return to the series. There will also be some new faces this time around with Harki Bhambra (whose credits include Our Girl and Call the Midwife) joining the cast as surgeon Dr Samir Hasan. Samir is described as 'high-flying' and 'charismatic' but has left Britain 'for reasons that prove too traumatic to share'. Rebecca Ablack (Ginny & Georgia, Let It Snow) plays another new doc…

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Queer Eye season 6: release date, location and latest news for Netflix series
type: item
date: 2021-12-30T12:54:21.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The Fab Five will be heading on their sixth outing this New Year's Eve.
encoded: By: John Calday The Fab Five have made it to Queer Eye season six, and we bet it will be bigger than ever as the gang head to the Lone Star State: Texas. Earlier in December, Netflix released the official trailer for the sixth season, as Karamo, Jonathan, Antoni, Tan and Bobby set about transforming the lives of several deserving, handpicked Texans. For those of you new to this, Queer Eye is a reality makeover series rebooted from the original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, which ran from 2003 to 2007. This reboot is hosted by five LGBTQ+ superstars who bring different lifestyle skillsets to changing a chosen participant's life. The majority of filming has taken place in the US previously, with four episodes out of 48 being filmed in Japan, showing there’s scope for more. Read on for everything you need to know about Queer Eye season six. Queer Eye season 6 release date Queer Eye season six will be released on Netflix worldwide on 31st December 2021. A perfect New Year's Eve treat! Queer Eye season six trailer The release announcement came with an all-new country-fied first look at the new opening titles to keep with the show's setting of Austin, Texas this season. View oEmbed on the source website An official Queer Eye season six trailer was released at the end of December 2021, with Bobby Berk teasing that this time, the Fab Five will embark on the "biggest thing" they've ever attempted. View oEmbed on the source website The pandemic had halted production on the sixth season, but the gang bounced back and resumed on 23rd April. While some had speculated we would not see the new episodes until 2022, Netflix has awarded us an end-of-year treat. Queer Eye season 6 location Buckle up, cowboys and cowgirls, Texan capital Austin is the next location for Queer Eye season six. We first caught word through the show’s Twitter, where the show's official account said: "We're SO EXCITED to step our cowboy boots back in Austin to film Queer Eye: Texas! Can't wait to bring more…

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Where are the key people in Tiger King now? What happened after the Netflix series
type: item
date: 2021-11-19T13:38:41.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Documentaries
subject: News
subject: True Crime
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: What happened to Doc Antle, Jeff Lowe and Carole Baskin?
encoded: Earlier this week, Netflix's huge lockdown hit Tiger King returned to our screens, following up on the big cat enthusiasts who captivated the public back in April last year. The new season, which consists of just five episodes, looks at the now-incarcerated Joe Exotic's attempts to appeal his prison sentence and dives back into the disappearance of Don Lewis, Carole Baskin's former husband. But where are the cast members now? Read on for everything you need to know about the stars of Tiger King 2, or check out our guide to the show's finale. Joe Exotic At the end of season one, the self-styled Tiger King found himself stuck behind bars. Since then, reporters have asked Donald Trump if they would review his case and he said he would look into it, although there has been no further word on the matter from the White House. Exotic is still serving a 22-year sentence at Grady County Jail in Oklahoma, after he was convicted for a murder-to-hire plot to kill his nemesis, Carole Baskin, and for acts of animal cruelty. However, he is appealing his conviction and hopes to clear his name. In July, Exotic's sentence was vacated and while his convictions were upheld, he is now waiting for his re-sentencing. Carole Baskin Baskin continues to run Big Cat Rescue and to oppose Joe Exotic. She enjoyed a victory last year, as the court ordered Exotic to hand over his zoo to her, which he had originally given to Jeff Lowe. Unsurprisingly, Exotic intends to fight this, with his team providing a statement to The Independent: "While we again acknowledge it is truly time to pray for justice for George Floyd’s family as well as an end to systemic racism in America, we must address Carol[e] Baskin’s treachery before it goes unchecked." Baskin, who has divided opinion among viewers, has also expressed her disappointment at the final edit of Tiger King. "When the directors of the Netflix documentary Tiger King came to us five years ago they said they wanted to make... [a documentary] that woul…

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What happened to Carole Baskin's husband Don Lewis? We look at Tiger King's mystery
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date: 2021-11-17T17:50:55.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Documentaries
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The mysteries keep on coming in Tiger King 2.
encoded: Netflix hit docuseries Tiger King returned to our screens this morning, with the true-crime show checking back in with big cat enthusiasts Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin after the events of season one. One of the biggest mysteries from season one that captivated viewers was the disappearance of Carole Baskin's husband Don Lewis in August 1997. While the Big Cat Rescue founder is now remarried, Tiger King looked at her missing former husband Lewis, who she wed in 1991 at the age of 20 when he was 42. Lewis's van was found at a private airport two days after he went missing and while police investigated the case, his body was never found and he was declared dead in 2002. The second season of Tiger King looks at additional theories around his disappearance, from the possibility that Lewis could still be alive to other characters that may have wanted him dead. Read on for everything we know about Don Lewis's disappearance and the theories around it. Theory 1: Don Lewis's plane crashed The theory around Lewis's disappearance that many, including Carole Baskin, subscribe to is that the big cat owner crashed his plane on the way to Costa Rica and went down over the ocean. While Lewis's pilot's licence had been suspended at the time, Baskin said that he would frequently fly to Costa Rica and this theory would explain why none of his credit cards were used after his disappearance and why his body wasn't found. In a Reddit thread, posted on 15th November, Baskin wrote that she believes Lewis crashed a small plane into the Gulf as "he couldn't file a flight plan and had to take off from closed airports to evade detection" due to his lack of a pilot's licence. "He had to fly under 200 feet to stay off the radar which means he would typically fly out over the Gulf because the air is smoother there, whereas over land there are up and down drafts that will crash you at the height." Theory 2: Don Lewis was murdered in Florida The first season of Tiger King looks at whether Don Lewis …

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Ugo Monye says Strictly co-stars have suffered "vile" abuse: "It's just totally unacceptable"
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date: 2021-10-22T16:06:33.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: "No one signs up to abuse," says the sports pundit and ex-rugby player.
encoded: Strictly Come Dancing star Ugo Monye has spoken out to defend his fellow competitors from what he calls "vile" abuse. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Monye mentioned Tilly Ramsay, Judi Love and his professional partner Oti Mabuse as having been targeted by trolls. "All of us on Strictly sign up to be critiqued by the judges when we perform, but what no one signs up to abuse," said Monye. "It's vile, and criminal actually. We saw it with Tilly, and unfortunately Oti had it on Instagram, and Judi too, whether it be racist abuse or fat shaming." Love will miss this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing after having tested positive for COVID-19. "I've checked in with Judi since she got COVID and the girl is getting nasty messages while she's trying to recover, saying that she's opting out this weekend off the back of her being in the dance-off for two weeks," Monye said. "It makes me sad because the line is not blurred between criticism and abuse - there needs to be greater accountability for these people who want to live in the shadows." Monye, who will be performing a rumba this weekend, was keen to distinguish between tough critiques from Strictly's judges and unprompted personal attacks online. "I got a three from Craig for my first dance and that's absolutely fine, I probably deserved it! But abuse? Hell no. You can't target people and their characteristics, it's just totally unacceptable. "There has to be responsibility on social media companies to protect our humans, because on one part we speak about mental health so well, but then sometimes we seem to ignore it. Everyone says they're tired of it, they've had enough, but the conversation has got to lead to action and at the moment we don't see it." Monye returns to the dance floor tomorrow, after missing last weekend as a result of his back injury. He told us there was no way he would have withdrawn from the series completely though, no matter how much trouble his back was giving him. "I'm stubborn!" he laughe…

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Listen to an exclusive clip of JK Rowling's new audio book, The Christmas Pig
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date: 2021-10-20T08:00:08.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: audio
subject: Audiobooks
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Get festive early with a Yuletide porker!
encoded: Yes, we know we haven't even had Halloween yet, but we can't resist thinking about Christmas already. After all, it was a strange one last year. As well as the turkey and presents, there will be all sorts of festive entertainment to look forward to, from TV specials to blockbuster films. Plus, there will be Christmassy audio books to enjoy, including JK Rowling's latest release, The Christmas Pig. If, like us, you have the patience of a gnat, you'll be pleased to hear that RadioTimes.com has secured an exclusive clip from the new story. The Christmas Pig is the tale of a little boy called Jack and his beloved childhood toy, Dur Pig (DP), which goes missing one Christmas Eve. Then something magical happens as his new toy, the Christmas Pig, comes to life and conjures up a daring plan to save DP's bacon (we couldn't resist...). According to the official information, the story is "A heartwarming adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured thing and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with, from one of the world’s greatest storytellers." Check out our exclusive clip below: View oEmbed on the source website If you like the sound of the story, it's available to download on Audible right now. RadioTimes.com will keep you up to date with all the upcoming Christmas specials on TV, at the cinema and on your podcast apps, just watch this space. <a href="https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Christmas-Pig-Audiobook/B092NV1KQC/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Christmas-Pig-Audiobook/B092NV1KQC?qid%3D1634652410%26sr%3D1-26%26ref%3Da_search_c3_lProduct_2_6%26pf_rd_p%3Dc6e316b8-14da-418d-8f91-b3cad83c5183%26pf_rd_r%3DKN7Y1WWMA97XDDWZGV91&source=gmail&ust=1634742424712000&usg=AFQjCNHuVYoe8B9aTJQDa7kw5EtBnSVJnQ">The Christmas Pig by JK Rowling is available in audio exclusively on Audible now. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our …

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Squid Game creator tells fans to watch the series with subtitles, not dubbed
type: item
date: 2021-10-19T14:43:39.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: It's best enjoyed with the original actors' voices.
encoded: If you're still getting round to watching Squid Game - or if you're planning a second (or 22nd) viewing - you might be wondering whether to choose the dubbed option or subtitles. Well, if you want the advice of the man behind Netflix's biggest series launch ever, writer Hwang Dong-hyuk is adamant that subtitles are the best way to enjoy the survival drama. Unless you're going to learn Korean of course. Speaking on US breakfast show, Good Morning America, he pleaded with viewers to do the right thing. "Please watch the subtitled one," he answered, when questioned about the correct way to enjoy the series. "If you don't see the acting, the performance from the real actor, then you are not seeing anything. You are missing the most of the Squid Game fun." There you have it! But if you choose to rebel (a dangerous thing to do in Squid Game land), and you're impressed with the work of the dubbing artists, you can read more about them here. Despite the huge success of Squid Game, which has taken the world by storm, Hwang Dong-hyuk has admitted he didn't necessarily plan for a second season, but has a few ideas should he get the *green light* (excuse us). The show is yet to be officially renewed by Netflix, although a recommission would be the least surprising announcement in telly history! The gripping series has come out at just the right time to influence Halloween 2021, and you can read where to get Squid Game costumes, tracksuits and masks if you want to impress your mates. Read more about Squid Game Squid Game season 2 - will the Netflix show return? Squid Game cast – full list of actors and characters in hit Netflix series Squid Game true story – Real life inspiration behind Netflix series Squid Game money: How much is 45.6 billion Won prize money in dollars and pounds? Squid Game Fortnite map codes - Try the games at home on your console Squid Game creator reveals meaning behind title 9 most intriguing Squid Game theories Who is 067 in Squid Game? Where was Squid Ga…

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Channel 4 gives update on when subtitles and audio description will return
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date: 2021-10-19T13:31:45.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The broadcaster has struggled with tech issues recently.
encoded: It's been a frustrating few weeks for Channel 4 viewers. After days of technical issues, which interrupted some of our favourite shows, the broadcaster accidentally aired the wrong episode of Married at First Sight. Now, there are problems with the subtitling and audio description provision offered by the channel. Today, they have provided an update on the situation, detailing when shows like The Great British Bake Off, Gogglebox and Joel Dommett's upcoming dating series The Love Trap will be able to offer these services again. Acknowledging that the lack of subtitles is "incredibly disappointing", Channel 4 explains in a statement that the problems have been caused by the triggering of a "fire suppression system at Red Bee Media's broadcast centre, which transmits all Channel 4's services." Channel 4 switched to its emergency back-up system, but still faces "significant problems". The broadcaster said: "One of these is not being able to provide access services - subtitles, audio description or sign language support - for programmes broadcast since the incident. We know that this is incredibly frustrating for you and your families who rely on these services to watch your favourite programmes... The system that should have provided subtitles failed. Since then, our engineers have been working around the clock to find out what went wrong and how we can fix it." Channel 4 currently unable to provide audio description or sign language until a new system has been built, which could take some time, but the outlook is more optimistic for subtitles. "This is a complex job, however, we are beginning to make progress. For example, some of you might have noticed we have been testing subtitles on More4 and Channel 4 during the day. "On Friday 15th October, we successfully had live subtitles during Stand Up To Cancer. This week, we will begin to add subtitles for some of the programmes you have missed – Gogglebox, the Great British Bake Off and its Extra Slice – on All 4. Howeve…

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Sally Lindsay reveals who The Madame Blanc Mysteries’ Jean is based on
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date: 2021-10-16T07:30:25.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: You might spot an elementary influence...
encoded: By: Laura Denby The Madame Blanc Mysteries star Sally Lindsay has spoken about the inspiration for her latest alter ego Jean White, saying that she is based on a number of classic characters. Speaking to RadioTimes.com and other press about her new Channel 5 comedy drama, Lindsay explains that Jean is an “homage” to her favourite TV detectives. “There’s aspects of Jean that I wanted to be absolutely Sherlockian,” says the actress. “I wanted her observation to be off the scale, and I think she didn’t know how amazing it was until she was put in a situation where she [had] to remember stuff.” “But that kind of Sherlockian observation has grown from her love of antiques and art - so observing stuff and understanding it and relating it to a time and place.” Lindsay adds, “I thought it would be really interesting to make her as normal as Miss Marple, and as inconspicuous as Miss Marple, so I’ve massively nicked from that as well. Obviously slightly younger, not much but slightly younger!” “That sort of ordinariness really, and warmth of Miss Marple depending who plays it; but that very approachable character, just here to have a nice time but also she’s got this amazing observation. "So yeah, I’ve nicked from the classics really, definitely. I admit that! Homage, shall we call it? Homage.” Best known for her roles in Mount Pleasant and Coronation Street as well as her work in Scott & Bailey, Lindsay co-wrote and produced this series with the intention of brightening up our screens. “I just wanted an hour of sunshine and television. It’s a modern classic, really, that’s what I wanted to write - in the vein of Doc Martin, Midsomer Murders or Father Brown. “I wasn’t trying to achieve anything else but a great murder mystery, warmth, great venue, somewhere you want to be for an hour with your glass of wine or your cup of tea. That was all I wanted really, I didn’t want to take it too seriously and hopefully it’s come across like that.” The idyllic setting is certainly welcom…

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Sue Holderness reveals Marlene inspired her to take on The Madame Blanc Mysteries
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date: 2021-10-15T08:30:33.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The Only Fools... star appears in a new Channel 5 comedy drama.
encoded: By: Laura Denby Only Fools and Horses star Sue Holderness has described how her iconic character Marlene had an influence on her new role. Holderness plays Judith in The Madame Blanc Mysteries, a sun-soaked series about a string of antiques-related crimes in the South of France. Judith is a local lady in the village, who thrives on gossip and is married to her devoted husband Jeremy, played by Robin Askwith. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com about her role in the upcoming Channel 5 comedy drama, the actress discusses the experience of reading both scripts for the first time, where she fell in love with each of her characters instantly. “My reaction when I read the [Madame Blanc] script was very similar to the reaction when I read the script for Only Fools And Horses - when I first saw the words for Marlene on the page I thought I could just hear her,” Holderness says. “I heard Marlene’s voice and I knew this woman; and I thought if anybody else plays this part I’ll have to kill them because it’s mine! “And I felt exactly the same when I read Madame Blanc - I could just hear her,” she explains. “People say ‘Have you based her on anybody you know?’ but she’s just in there, she is the ghastly snob that is within me, I love her. She’s simply appalling and good fun.” Holderness admits she could talk about her latest character all day, and she explains that Judith thinks very highly of herself. “Judith loves Judith! There’s no question, she thinks she’s the bee’s knees. I think [she] believes that everybody loves her.” The actress adds, “Judith and Jeremy have a very touchy-feely, very passionate relationship; they adore each other but they also adore themselves - and although Judith comes from quite humble stock, she is now posher than the Queen.” The Madame Blanc Mysteries begins on Channel 5 this weekend.The series follows lead character Jean (Sally Lindsay) who jets off to France to find answers after the sudden death of her husband. Jean is drawn into the myster…

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I'm A Celebrity spin-off is axed with no plans for replacement
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date: 2021-10-14T14:03:51.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The Daily Drop was presented by Vick Hope in 2020.
encoded: The novelty of trapping a group of celebrities around a campfire and torturing them with various stomach-churning tasks, doesn't seem to lose its appeal, even though we're gearing up for series 21. Indeed, there's already a buzz about I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here 2021, with the rumour mill in overdrive when it comes to potential contestants (fingers crossed this is finally the year Richard Madeley speculation turns out to be true). But it seems we've fallen out of love with the spin-off shows accompanying the series. Following the demise of ITV2 spin-off show Extra Camp, which ran for 17 years, last year saw DJ Vick Hope presenting a new series called The Daily Drop, which aired on the ITV Hub. The show offered extra footage of the campmates as well as behind the scenes gossip and celebrity interviews. However, the series will not be back again this year and will not be replaced with a similar format either on ITV2 or the ITV Hub. An ITV spokesperson confirmed the news, saying: "The Daily Drop won't be returning this year but we'd like to thank Vick Hope and everyone involved in the show last year for bringing fans of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! all the latest news and gossip." If you want more from this year's series, which airs nightly for approximately three weeks in November, you'll need to rely on social media content, as fans are promised lots of titbits on the official Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Tik Tok accounts. I’m A Celebrity 2021 line-up: Rumours and latest news I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here returns to ITV next month. To find out what's on telly in the mean time, check out our TV Guide.

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Squid Game creator is unsure if season 2 will happen
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date: 2021-10-14T13:36:40.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The hugely popular series is yet to be renewed.
encoded: If ever there was a show that needed a second series, it's Squid Game. For starters, the whole world is talking about it. The Korean death game hit is officially Netflix's biggest series launch ever, and while the end of series one proved satisfying, there are lots of directions the show could go in for future episodes. For example, what will lead character Seong Gi-hun do next? Will he be able to expose the people behind the barbaric games, and will he stick with his new red hair?! And what of policeman Jun-Ho, who infiltrated the games to search for his brother? He was shot and fell over a cliff, but we never saw his body... We were hoping we'd get answers to these questions in a shoo-in second series, but Hwang Dong-hyuk, who wrote and directed the show, says he can't be confident there will be any future episodes. "It’s true that season one ended in an open-ended way, but I actually thought that this could be good closure for the whole story, too," he reveals in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "Season one ends with Gi-hun turning back and not getting on the plane to the States. And that was, in fact, my way of communicating the message that you should not be dragged along by the competitive flow of society, but that you should start thinking about who has created the whole system — and whether there is some potential for you to turn back and face it. So it’s not necessarily Gi-hun turning back to get revenge." Oh, right. But surely with Netflix commissioners and millions of fans clambering for more Squid Game action, Hwang Dong-hyuk could be convinced to dream up some further episodes? Of course he could! "The story of the police officer and the story of his brother, the Front Man... if I end up creating season two, I’d like to explore that storyline — what is going on between those two brothers? And then I could also go into the story of that recruiter in the suit who plays the game of ddakji with Gi-hun and gives him the card in the first episode," h…

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The Crown star Emma Corrin to lead new TV whodunnit from The OA creators
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date: 2021-10-12T12:11:28.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Emma will lead the cast in new series Retreat.
encoded: How do you follow up a role like Princess Diana in The Crown? For Golden Globe winner Emma Corrin, the answer is to lead the cast in a brand new crime drama, written by the creators of hit series The OA. It has been announced that Emma will take on the starring role in FX series Retreat, in which she will play an amateur detective called Darby Hart, billed as a Gen Z take on the role of the wannabe sleuth. It sounds like there are some serious Nine Perfect Strangers/White Lotus vibes around the show, which was announced in August. Deadline reports that Hart is an "amateur sleuth at the centre of a murder mystery set at a secluded retreat." Darby is one of 12 guests participating in a glamorous retreat on the invitation of a billionaire recluse. Naturally one of them snuffs it, and Darby jumps on the case. Retreat is described as a "radical conceptualisation of the whodunnit with a new kind of detective at the helm". The series, which is yet to announce its UK broadcaster, also stars Linus Roache and Gina McKee, with writer/director Brit Marling also playing a key role opposite Corrin in the series. FX are very excited about the series already (as are we!) with boss John Landgraf saying, "We absolutely loved what Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij came to us with, which is radical reconceptualisation of whodunit with a really, really original set of characters, particularly a really strong and original young woman at the centre of the story whose back story and present-day story form a strong emotional core. There obviously is a mystery unfold too. It’s a distinctive and unique show that is not that easy to produce." Looking for something to watch tonight? Check out our handy TV Guide or visit our Drama hub for more news and features.

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Essential guide to all the Squid Game rounds
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date: 2021-10-11T14:55:51.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Each round, explained.
encoded: By: Kimberley Bond South Korean drama Squid Game seems to be all anyone can talk about at the moment since arriving on Netflix last month, with viewers binging all nine episodes of the brutal series in the space of just a few days. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, who spent over 10 years developing the project, Squid Game follows a large group of people who sign up to compete in a mysterious tournament for the chance to win a life-changing amount of prize money and pay off all of their debts. It doesn't take very long for the contestants and protagonist Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae who leads the Squid Game cast) to realise that losing a round of the competition results in death – and yet a number of them carry on in an attempt to win the 45.6 billion Won up for grabs. How many rounds are there in Squid Game? And which Korean children's games feature throughout? Here are all the rounds in Squid Game, what they’re based on and how to play them. 1. Ddakji It’s not technically a round in the tournament, but it’s certainly the gateway drug into the competition, with Seong Gi-hun and the rest of the contestants lured into the game by a wealthy businessman. The card-flipping game, known as Ddakji, is a traditional Korean game popular with children. Not dissimilar to pogs, the aim of the game is to throw your card in a manner that flips your opponent’s. Unlike in Squid Game, which sees the winner win petty cash (or a slap in the face), should you flip your opponent’s card in real life you get to keep said card. How to play the Squid Game paper flip challenge. 2. Red Light, Green Light The first round in the game (and the most infamous, thanks to the giant singing robot doll) sees the 456 contestants having to run across a field and cross a white line where the robot doll is standing, all within a five minute time limit. Those who fail to make it across in time are killed. The twist of the game is that players can only move when the robot has her back turned to the contes…

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How to play Squid Game’s paper flip challenge
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date: 2021-10-07T15:31:47.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Ddakji is a popular playground game in South Korea.
encoded: By: Kimberley Bond. Surprising smash Squid Game has captivated audiences across the globe, with the Korean-language drama now set to become the most watched Netflix show of all time. The nine-part series follows gambler Seong Gi-Hun, who finds himself competing in a series of playground games in order to win a life-changing amount of cash. But these otherwise beloved children’s games have a decidedly sadistic edge, with those who fail or lose their tasks being ‘eliminated’ – a euphemism for being shot in the head. Gi-Hun finds himself lured into the tournament after he is approached by a wealthy and suave businessman (played by acting legend Gong Yoo) in the subway. The businessman offers to engage Gi-hun in a game of ddakji – if Gi-hun wins a round, he wins petty cash, if the businessman wins, he’s allowed to slap Gi-hun across the face. The paper flip challenge is the viewers’ first inclination of how brutal the games will be, but what exactly is ddakji? And how is it played? Here’s all you need to know. What is ddakji? The paper flipping challenge is called ddakji, a traditional South Korean game played by using folded paper tiles. It is popular with young children. The aim of the game is for one player to make the other player’s tile flip over on the floor. How do you make the ddakji cards? The cards are made by using a very simple origami fold, which can be fun for little ones to do before playing the game properly. Firstly, you need numerous sheets of origami or construction paper. Fold the paper into thirds, then fold the left corner up and the right corner down. Repeat this again with a separate sheet of paper. Then, join the two pieces together in the flat centre, and then fold the flaps together until it makes one total square shape. Repeat this process several times until you have numerous squares to play with. Read more about Squid Game: Squid Game season 2 - will the Netflix show return? Squid Game cast – full list of actors and characters in hit Netfli…

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No Time To Die's opening day box office figures revealed
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date: 2021-10-01T12:03:49.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: Was the latest 007 instalment worth the wait?
encoded: After months of pandemic-related delays and false starts, we had started to wonder if we'd ever see Bond flick No Time To Die on the big screen. Thankfully for fans, Daniel Craig's final 007 outing is now showing in cinemas all over the UK, and the wait is finally over. But with cinema habits disrupted, there was a question mark over how well the film would perform at the box office. Would people pay out for a martini (shaken, not stirred) and popcorn, or were we too accustomed to watching films from the sofa? The early figures are in, and it looks like a successful start for the latest Bond movie, clocking in at an estimated £4.5-£5 million in the first 24 hours after opening in cinemas. No Time To Die marks the widest theatrical release of all time, Deadline reports, opening in 772 cinemas across the UK and Ireland. Over 30,000 people attending midnight screenings in the Uk and Ireland on Wednesday night and the latest movie's opening comes in 13 per cent above that of its predecessor Spectre. However, the numbers for the first 24 hours are 26 per cent below those of Skyfall in 2012. If you fancy reading up about the film before you book your tickets, you can check out our No Time To Die review or get a flavour of everything you need to know about the movie. The movie, which employed the talents of Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the writers' room, stars Rami Malek as villain Safin, while Ben Whishaw, Ralph Fiennes and Rory Kinnear reprise their roles as Q, M and Tanner. Craig has ruled out returning to the Bond franchise, leaving fans speculating about who will take on the role of James Bond next. No Time To Die is out in UK cinemas now. If you're staying in, check out our handy TV Guide to see what's on telly tonight.

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The Larkins introduce themselves as ITV drama's start date is confirmed
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date: 2021-09-29T14:41:39.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Time to say hello to Pop and Ma.
encoded: Fans of classic TV show The Darling Buds of May and those of Doctor Who star Bradley Walsh will be equally thrilled to know that The Larkins has confirmed its ITV release date. The hotly anticipated six-part comedy drama series, which stars Walsh, Joanna Scanlan and Peter Davison, will arrive on our screens on Sunday 10th October at 8pm. What's more, ITV has released a teaser video, in which the actors introduce their characters, starting with Walsh as Pop Larkin. Talking to the camera in character, he introduces himself before we meet his large family – his wife, Ma (a proud mum), his five daughters and his one son. The video finishes with Walsh delivering Pop's immortal catchphrase down the lens, "Perfick!". View oEmbed on the source website The comedy drama series sees Walsh take on a role originally made famous by Only Fools and Horses legend David Jason in a story about the lives of the working class May family. Both the 1990s series and the remake are based on an HE Bates novella. If you watched Walsh in his recent ITV road trip series, Breaking Dad, you'll recognise someone else in The Larkins – his son Barney will crop up as a copper called PC Harness. Let's hope he has some fun scenes with his dad. The Larkins begins on ITV on Sunday 10th October at 8pm. To find out what else is on in the mean time, check out our TV Guide. Visit our Drama hub for all the latest news. READ MORE: Meet the cast of The Larkins The Larkins review The Larkins episodes - how many are there in the first season? Bradley Walsh admits he wasn't familiar with Pop Larkin before taking the role The Larkins Christmas special - stars confirm festive return at end of 2021

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Vic Reeves reveals inoperable tumour has left him deaf in one ear
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date: 2021-09-27T15:44:34.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The star opened up about his hearing loss.
encoded: Comedian and presenter Vic Reeves has revealed he is living with a benign brain tumour that has caused him to lose all hearing in one ear. Speaking to fellow comic Adam Buxton on his podcast, The Adam Buxton Podcast, Reeves revealed he now has regular MRI scans to monitor the condition, which has ruined his ability to enjoy his favourite music. "I've got a vestibular schwannoma – it's a tumour in my head," he said. "I've gone completely deaf, 100 per cent deaf, in the left ear, and it will never come back. It's like the size of a grape so they just have to keep an eye on it. It's benign. They can't remove it – they can shrink it or they can leave it and keep an eye on it, and that's what they're doing. I had to throw away all my stereo LPs." Reeves, who shot to fame working alongside Bob Mortimer on shows like The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and Shooting Stars, recently presented Netflix's supersized gardening competition, The Big Flower Fight. His anarchic brand of comedy has long been a hit with fans. While his condition affects his quality of life, and ability to participate in his hobbies like bird-watching, there is no indication that it will affect his ability to appear on our screens. Nonetheless, he told Buxton the tumour means he is unable to tell which direction sounds are coming from – like aeroplanes and cars. He also opened up about how much he hates the process of MRI scans. "The last time they put me in one I said, 'Get me out of here quick'," he said. "I just couldn't do it, so I ended up having to pay for it, but they got my head which is all they wanted." To find what's on tonight, check out our handy TV Guide.

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Why Sex Education's Otis should end up with Ruby – not Maeve
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date: 2021-09-22T15:05:29.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: We've been waiting for Maeve and Otis to become official – until Mimi Keene’s outstanding performance as Ruby Matthews changed everything.
encoded: By: Kimberley Bond After 18 months of waiting, Sex Education has returned to Netflix with its hotly-anticipated third season, promising shocks, spills and plenty more sex for the students at Moordale High School. Now firmly in its stride as a show, Sex Education hasn’t been afraid to flesh out some of its background characters, making them people with stories and arcs we can invest in – and it’s a decision that’s certainly paid off. It may have come as a bit of a surprise to viewers that, after leaving Maeve ‘the voicemail’, nerd-turned-sex-therapist Otis had started hooking up with Ruby Matthews – the head of the Untouchables and Moordale’s answer to Regina George. Before season three, Ruby’s character had never been more than a cliched popular high-schooler, the effortlessly beautiful and relentlessly b***hy queen bee, permanently flanked by her two worker drones. But it was this decision to pair her with Otis, as well as Mimi Keene’s excellent performance and fundamental understanding of her character, that finally made Ruby a three-dimensional figure. As Otis - and the viewers - get to know Ruby more, we quickly learn her tough exterior is a façade (as it tends to be with the pretty and popular at school) which belies insecurities. Her house is smaller and more ordinary compared to the lavish mansions-in-the-woodlands that her classmates occupy, her mother is often absent due to work and her father is bed-bound, forced to smoke medical marijuana to help ease his chronic pain. Ruby’s desire to appear strong, glacial and independent is merely a defence mechanism to keep herself grounded and guarded. “Ruby is very embarrassed of who she is,” Mimi Keene previously explained to RadioTimes.com. “Playing someone who’s feeling shame and feeling embarrassed is very different to what’s come before. She’s never been embarrassed before. She’s just proud of everything and who she is.” It’s in part what makes Ruby such a compelling character now we’ve finally got to know her,…

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Celebrating Sex and the City's Willie Garson – Stanford's greatest moments
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date: 2021-09-22T11:32:29.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Comment
description: Remembering the times Stanny upstaged the girls.
encoded: Today, Sex and the City fans all over the world were shocked to learn the sad news that Willie Garson had died at the age of 57. The star, who had been filming the Sex and the City And Just Like That spin-off until recently, is fondly remembered by all of us who enjoyed his flamboyant, catty and heartfelt performance as the glorious Stanford Blatch. From Carrie's chronically single, fashion-forward friend (remember the green suit?), to the groom at the most fabulously camp wedding cinema has ever seen, Stanny was simply sensational. As we reflect on Willie Garson's legacy, it seems fitting to look back on some of Mr Blatch's most iconic moments. Standing up to Carrie Yes, Carrie was always banging on about how important her friendships were but with hindsight we've all realised she was completely self-absorbed. Stanny was never afraid to call her out on her nonsense, and one particular scene from series five is an absolute delight. Stanford has just got together with dreamboat Marcus, but Carrie only wants to talk about Aidan (typical). Not only does he stop Carrie in her tracks for being a bad listener, but he ends up buying Heather Graham a pretzel – classy. Caught in the act You remember the scene: Carrie and Samantha have fallen out after Carrie catches Sam getting frisky with the delivery guy at her office. Then Samantha walks in on Stanford and Marcus getting busy and realises how awkward Carrie must have felt. It's a brief moment, but the smug look on Stanny's face is a scene-stealer. Meeting Anthony for the first time It was a fix-up that had to happen: Charlotte's best friend Anthony and Carrie's best friend Stanford. But the path to true love never did run smooth. The first meeting, in season four (in the episode where Carrie turned her hand to runway modelling) was incredibly awkward. Anthony immediately judged Stanny on how he looked and poor Stanford was jilted on account of "a decorating emergency". Still he kept his dignity and wasn't too bruised to t…

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Help breaks All 4 records with 1.1 million streams in a week
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date: 2021-09-21T12:54:06.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Drama
subject: TV
description: The care home drama received the most views in the first week of release.
encoded: You always knew a drama starring Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham would be good. But their recent one-off collaboration Help, about the experiences of a care home patient and his young carer during the pandemic, has proved to be a huge success with critics and audiences alike. It has been announced today that the drama received an unprecedented 1.1 million views on Channel 4's streaming service, All 4, only four days after becoming available to view. This is a bigger response than any other new drama has received on the platform. You can hear Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham talking to RT's Jane Garvey on the Radio Times Podcast These 1.1 million views are in addition to the show's overnight ratings. 1.23 million viewers tuned in live to watch the show on Channel 4 last Thursday, but the drama was beaten by Channel 5's All Creatures Great and Small, which attracted 2.26 million viewers. Channel 4 announced the impressive catch-up ratings via its Twitter page today, saying the figures make Help "the biggest ever launch of a new drama on All 4". Help is written by Jack Thorne, who has previously penned critically acclaimed drama series National Treasure and Kiri for the same channel. View oEmbed on the source website Viewers were moved by Help, which told the story of Tony, a patient with Young Onset Alzheimer's disease, played by Graham. Stars Stephen Graham and Jodie Comer go back a long way, with Graham helping Comer to get her big break in the business - during her BAFTA acceptance speech in 2019 she famously said that she owed him a pint for all his input in her career. Here's hoping the success of Help will inspire them to team up again for another powerful drama in the future. Help is available to view on All 4 now. To find out what's on telly tonight, check out our handy TV Guide.

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Netflix drops apocalyptic new Lucifer season 6 trailer featuring all-new villain
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date: 2021-08-10T16:41:30.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: The final episodes are just round the corner.
encoded: With the final series of Lucifer just one calendar month away today (yes, the date is marked in our diary), it's the perfect time to get excited about the remaining episodes. Thankfully, Netflix has given us a brand new trailer to obsess over as we count down the days. And it's a good'un. Two minutes and 21 seconds filled with drama, action and even animation. Plus, not only do we get to see our favourites back on fine form, but there's a glimpse of a hotly-anticipated brand new addition to the series too. As previously announced, Deadpool star Brianna Hildebrand joins the show this season as Rory, a “rebellious, angsty, and ready-to-start-some-trouble angel” who looks up to Tom Ellis’s original rebel Lucifer to start with. Clearly she's had a change of heart by the time we meet her though, as in this first look at the character we see her sitting on top of a sky-high throne asking the provocative question, "Wanna help me destroy Lucifer Morningstar?". And it looks like she means business. Eek. As you'd expect by now, the trailer also features the usual helping of charisma, humour and swagger that have made the show such a hit with fans. You can watch the trailer, released by Netflix via its Twitter page today, below: View oEmbed on the source website Of course we'll be gutted when the series eventually meets its maker, but it looks like we've got lots of thrills and spills to come before the show is dead and buried. If you want to make sure you know every scrap of information about the upcoming final series, check out our special Lucifer guide with cast information and plot details, in time for the new episodes arriving next month. The final season of Lucifer drops on Netflix on 10th September - you can read our Lucifer season 6 review here beforehand. If you're looking for something else to watch in the mean time, check out our TV Guide for all the inspiration you need.

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Benedict Cumberbatch reunites with Sherlock co-star for Letters Live digital stream
type: item
date: 2021-07-29T15:07:13.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The event, staged at London's Roundhouse theatre last night, will soon be available to watch online.
encoded: If you've ever dreamed of Benedict Cumberbatch writing you a heartfelt letter, this might be the closest you'll get. The Doctor Strange star has participated in the latest iteration of Letters Live, an event where performers and personalities read out preserved letters from history, inspired by the popular coffee table book Letters of Note. The letters can be funny, romantic, inspirational, profound or historic, and traditionally theatregoers don't know who will be among the readers until the curtain lifts. Previous stars to join the bill have included Peter Capaldi, Andrew Scott, Alan Carr and Cumberbatch himself. The show, which first hit the stage in 2013, returned to London's Roundhouse theatre last night, and will soon be available for you to watch from the comfort of your sofa. Plus there's no need for any guesswork about the line-up, as the event has already taken place. Cumberbatch took to the stage alongside his Sherlock co-star Louise Brearley and comedy actor Adrian Edmondson to read a range of different letters. Revered American author Armistead Maupin also appeared to read his own letter to his 16-year old self. If you're already feeling the prickles of FOMO then don't worry, we have excellent news for you. You can see all of the performances on your phone, computer or smart TV, as the show is being made available digitally, this Saturday 31st July at 7:30pm as part of a Roundhouse event called The Last Word Festival. Simply go to the Roundhouse website to get your ticket. Cumberbatch has praised the event in the past, saying, "Letters Live makes us pause and imagine the lives behind the letters read and the circumstances of their origin. It's a privilege to read this most ancient of communications live to an audience. A truly inspiring event." Looking for something to watch on telly tonight? Check out our TV Guide.

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Audible announces new Jed Mercurio and Neil Gaiman podcasts
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date: 2021-07-28T11:00:55.000Z
creator: Emma Bullimore
subject: audio
subject: Podcasts
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Sorry, it's not another Line of Duty podcast...
encoded: Now that we're heading back into offices up and down the country, you might want something gripping to listen to on your commute into work. The good news is that Audible has announced an impressive slate of new podcasts and audiobooks, available to download and enjoy in the coming months. These include titles from the likes of Graham Norton, French & Saunders, Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio and legendary writer Neil Gaiman, among many others. Amidst the new line-up of Audible Originals coming this year is a second series of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman - the audio adaptation of his acclaimed graphic novels. Series one proved hugely popular for Audible, and the follow-up is already hotly anticipated. The second series will be available to listen to from September and is brought to life by a stellar cast including His Dark Materials star James McAvoy, The Crown's Emma Corrin and Bridgerton's Regé-Jean Page. The busiest man in storytelling, Jed Mercurio, is also launching a podcast, having executive produced a new crime drama series called Zoetrope, written by Chris Brandon. There is no release date for this one just yet, but it's coming soon. Meanwhile, The Beast Must Die star Cush Jumbo has created a one woman show for the podcast provider, while comedian Sara Pascoe has made a new audio drama starring Sex Education's Aimee Lou Wood and Harry Potter actor Alfred Enoch. Thandiwe Newton will perform classic novel War and Peace. The second outing of French & Saunders series T**ting About will be released next month, while the Graham Norton Book Club will be back in October. If you want to get your ears around all of these new titles in the coming months, Audible recommends becoming a member, to get access to its Plus Catalogue, which offers a wide range of titles. If you're looking for something to watch on telly this evening, check out our TV Guide.

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