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items: All the Love Island couples still together – and those that have definitely split
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items: 14 questions you've always had about Taskmaster – answered
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All the Love Island couples still together – and those that have definitely split
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date: 2026-01-15T16:17:00.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: ITV2
description: We look at the couples who are still loved up – and those who have decided to call it quits – on Love Island.
encoded: A new season of Love Island: All Stars is upon us, with a new group of familiar faces primed and ready for a winter of love as they prepare to head back into the iconic villa, all hoping for a second chance at love. Last summer saw Toni Laites and Cach Mercer take home the prize, following on from All Stars champs Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman, but there will be a new couple taking home the epic cash prize and title of winners in just six weeks. Once more, viewers will see former Islanders test their connections with one another in the hopes of finding their person and that things will materialise just as easily beyond the show. As this is Love Island, we all know that the ultimate test to their blossoming relationships is the reality of the outside world. Will heads continue to turn or will romance continue to blossom once the cameras have stopped rolling? It can really go either way. Most recently, season 8 stars Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope split up, which sent shockwaves across the Love Island community. So, where are all the Love Island couples right now? Here's what you need to know. Last updated: 15th January 2026 Love Island 2026 (summer) Toni Laites and Cach Mercer - Still together Despite having a rocky journey on Love Island, Toni and Cach went on to win the series have remained in a relationship ever since. A few weeks after winning the series, Toni had to return back to the US after her visa expired, making it unclear if her relationship with Cach was going to go the distance. But they have beaten all odds and Toni has since officially moved to the UK and has her own flat, and the couple are stronger than ever. Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley - Still together Shakira and Harry's Love Island romance was quite the rollercoaster. The pair often went back and forth with each other, often flirting while in different couples, but eventually they agreed to give things a go. The pair came in second place on the series and have since made things official and ar…

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Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan talks season 2: "We're very mindful of the legacy of the books"
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date: 2025-12-09T08:00:58.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Interview
description: "We all feel a sense of obligation and respect toward the material."
encoded: It’s no secret that when the Percy Jackson films were released in the 2010s, swathes of longtime fans weren’t impressed by how the fantasy novels had been adapted. So it was with some trepidation when Disney announced that they, too, were going to have a go at recreating the mythological Greek world for a new TV series. Thankfully, this time, fans needn’t have worried. Starring Walker Scobell in the eponymous lead role alongside Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth and Aryan Simhadri as Grover, the first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians received warm reviews and in its first week alone, episode 1 notched up over 13 million views. In no small part, its success is undoubtedly due to Rick Riordan – author of the Percy Jackson books who is also credited as a writer and executive producer of the television adaptation. He wasn’t involved in the film franchise. Indeed, when Radio Times visited the set during filming of season 2 (a third season has subsequently been confirmed), Riordan was on hand to answer our pressing Percy questions. How does it feel to be filming a second season and to see the world you imagined springing to life? “Yeah, it's unreal. I can't believe that we're on a second season in some ways, but I know it took us a long time to get here. It's wonderful to see it all come to fruition.” It's been years since you wrote the initial Percy Jackson story. In now making the TV show, have been things you changed that you felt you can improve on? “Yeah, it's a beautiful chance to do over… Because it's now been 20 years since the first book came out, which is mind boggling in itself. But it's true. "I mean, a lot has changed in 20 years, and It's nice to have the chance to keep the story the same, but also refresh it and make sure that it feels relevant and timely for what's going on today. I do think that these stories, the Greek myths, have been with us for centuries because they're timeless. "So there is that element that doesn't change. But at the same tim…

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Percy Jackson season 2 stars reassure fans about book changes - but admit they’re still “nervous”
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date: 2025-12-07T08:00:34.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Camp Half-Blood awaits!
encoded: The stars of Percy Jackson and the Olympians have made sure to reassure fans about the changes made from the books for season 2. The upcoming season will see Percy sail to the Sea of Monsters to rescue his friend Grover and save Camp Half-Blood, and is based on the second beloved novel in Rick Riordan's fantasy series. It's been established that there are a few more changes this time round compared to season 1, however, actors Dior Goodjohn (who plays Clarisse La Rue, the daughter of Ares) and Daniel Diemer (who plays Tyson, Percy's cyclops half-brother), have assured fans that they have nothing to worry about. Goodjohn exclusively told Radio Times: "I think [fans will be] very, very pleased. You always get a little bit nervous, at least I do when I see a change just because I know how much these books are the fans' baby, they're the fans' parent, they're the fans' son, they're everything. "So you get nervous like, 'Oh, I wonder how they're going to respond?' But then you continue to read and you're like, It's executed so phenomenally. I think when the fans that have read the book see it, they'll just be so pleasantly surprised." Diemer added: "Even if things are changing, the heart of the books and the heart of the characters, that remains the same. I think that's the most important part. "It doesn't feel like they're trying to make something that's their own. It all has to do with putting together an entire show. But they're trying to keep the heart and soul of Percy Jackson very, very much alive throughout. I think if that's the priority for the fans, then they're going to be very, very happy." The author of the series, Rick Riordan echoed this during a chat with Radio Times, saying: "I think we were fairly confident that most of the tweaks that we had done would be well received. We had many, many conversations about that. "And I will say this, I think everyone on the team is very mindful of the legacy of the books and the audience and what they're expecting. So…

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'We’ve tried hard to get away from doing visual effects'
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creator: Frances Taylor
subject: App
subject: App features
description: Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians has made a hit out of myths. And now season two is going even bigger, with tech giving way to proper props and sets
encoded: Season 2 episodes 1 and 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians are on Disney+ from 10 December. Add it to your watchlist When it comes to shooting a teen fantasy series rooted in Greek mythology, you might assume a sweeping scene involving a chariot race would lean heavily on CGI. Not so, according to the props assistant for season two of Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians. “It’s a really fun scene because it’s all live action,” says Michelle Hendriksen. “We’ve tried really hard to get away from only doing visual effects.” It’s an example of the scope and scale that’s been brought to making the Disney+ show. Adapted from author Rick Riordan’s young adult novels, it also goes some way to explaining how the first run reportedly cost up to $15 million per episode – a figure similar to that of The Crown and Game of Thrones. As Hendriksen says, season one was “mostly” filmed indoors on what’s called The Volume – a soundstage with LED panels that create a virtual background. “I think they found that it wasn’t really worth the money,” she says. “You can only get so big in there; it’s quite a tight space. And it’s expensive.” For season two, relying less on technical wizardry meant building sets including an amphitheatre in the wilds of Vancouver, Canada. Working chariots and detailed armour were created, along with weapons made from either hard rubber or bamboo, ensuring they’re “really safe” to use in filming. Also, as pictured, an intricate model of the chariot track (built by the show’s 85-year-old assistant art director Douglas Higgins “in his basement”) wasn’t just used in the design process, but also appears on screen in episode one. Not all the props used during filming are regarded as fondly, however. This season, Percy (Walker Scobell) and friends Annabeth (Leah Sava’ Jeffries) and Grover (Aryan Simhadri) seek the mythical Golden Fleece. “It’s very heavy and very unfriendly,” notes Hendriksen of the scratchy and hefty faux fleece prop. Made from steel wool, i…

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Who could replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing?
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date: 2025-10-24T09:34:27.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: It could be anyone!
encoded: The nation was shocked this week by the announcement that Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be stepping down from hosting duties on Strictly Come Dancing. The news came in a joint statement from the pair, who revealed that this year will be their last, admitting that it felt "like the right time". The statement read: "We will have the greatest rest of this amazing series and we just want to say an enormous thank you to the BBC and to every single person who works on the show. They’re the most brilliant team and we’ll miss them every day. "We will cry when we say the last 'keep dancing' but we will continue to say it to each other. Just possibly in tracksuit bottoms at home while holding some pizza." Ahead of their departure, and with Winkleman's nod that the new presenters will be "magnificent", speculation has been rife as to who could don their sparkles and rise to the challenge. Read on for all the speculation around who could replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing. Who could replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing? Janette Manrara and Fleur East Janette Manrara and Fleur East seem likely replacements, as the pair both host companion series It Takes Two. Manrara joined It Takes Two in 2021 after she left the main show as a professional dancer, taking over from Zoe Ball. She was joined by Fleur East in 2023, months after the singer made it to the final of the main show alongside Vito Coppola. According to bet365, the pair have odds of 5/2 and 7/2, with East leading the charge. Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton Former Strictly Come Dancing champions Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton have odds of 8/1 to potentially be named the new presenters. The couple met on and won Strictly in 2018, and began dating the following year. The pair now have a child together, who they welcomed in 2023. Rylan Clark Rylan Clark has odds of 6/1 to be named the new presenter on Strictly. Similarly to other rumoured names, Clark has been p…

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How to watch Fawlty Towers - is it on Netflix?
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date: 2023-02-08T12:50:55.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
description: Find out where to watch and stream Fawlty Towers, as well as your guide to the cast and what the series is about.
encoded: Sitcom Fawlty Towers is being revived for television after more than 40 years since its last broadcast, and the new revival will reportedly once again star John Cleese. This time, the veteran comic is returning to write and appear in the show alongside his daughter Camilla Cleese. The classic show, written by Cleese and Connie Booth, ran on BBC Two for two seasons between 1975 and 1979 and is regarded as one of the best BBC sitcoms ever made, winning a 2019 Radio Times poll to determine the the greatest British sitcom of all time. The farcical comedy followed the exploits of hotelier Basil Fawlty (Cleese) and his wife Sybil (Prunella Scales), as they endeavoured to keep their hotel and strained marriage afloat. The new show will follow Basil as he attempts to navigate the modern world and manage a boutique hotel with his daughter. The revival news is somewhat unexpected, especially given that in 2009 Cleese said there would never be another series with the original cast. "I think everyone would be excited if we did it," he said. "The problem is, when you do do something that is generally accepted as being very good, a horrible problem arises, which is: how do you top it? The expectation of what you will do is so high." Castle Rock Entertainment announced on Tuesday 7th February it had closed a deal with Cleese to revive the TV series, but it's not yet clear which channel or streaming service it could appear on, with a bidding war between streaming giants such as Netflix and Amazon likely. While we wait for more information about the revival, fans may be wondering how to watch the original show. Read on to find out. Is Fawlty Towers on Netflix? No, Fawlty Towers is no longer available to stream on Netflix. How to watch Fawlty Towers Unfortunately, the comedy isn't often repeated on terrestrial TV, although BBC One did air the episode Communication Problems as a tribute to star Andrew Sachs when he passed away in December 2016. However, in certain regions, viewers can…

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14 questions you've always had about Taskmaster – answered
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date: 2021-03-18T17:33:19.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
description: From how the show is cast to what the comedians do between tasks, we answer some pressing Taskmaster queries.
encoded: Following a spectacular News Year's special, Taskmaster is back for series 11. From actress Sarah Kendall to comedian Lee Mack, this year's Taskmaster cast will be competing for that all-important gold bust of Greg Davies' head. This will be the show's second full-length series at Channel 4 after, the popular gameshow moved over from Dave last year. Since the series kicked off in 2015, fans have fallen in love with its weird yet wonderful nature. But what exactly goes into making a show like Taskmaster? RadioTimes.com previously spoke to series director Andy Devonshire to uncover some behind-the-scenes secrets about just how our favourite show is made. As well as this, this year's contestant Charlotte Ritchie also opened up about how long it takes to film on the show, and it's a lot longer than we expected! Here's everything you need to know. This story was first published in May 2018. 1. The Taskmaster house The now-infamous house is in fact a former groundskeepers’ cottage inside a golf course in Chiswick, west London. It still belongs to the golf course and back in 2014, it was listed for rent – if you had a spare £4,000 a month. Sadly these days, it’s off the rental market. “We move in and live here for the period of filming,” said Andy. “After series one I think they had some people come in and stay over the summer, but we de-Taskmaster it when we go away so it is very different. “There’s a different theme inspired by a specific artist every series [this year it’s Escher] so there’s obviously things that stay the same but we redecorate within the boundaries of that. When we leave it’s quite minimalist.” He explained that from the outset, they wanted the house to be a character in the show as well. “I think it’s really important that it’s a characterful house and we were just the luckiest people in the world to stumble across this place because it’s very unusual and very unique.” You can read more about where Taskmaster is filmed, here. 2. The Taskmaster house a…

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Taskmaster's Greg Davies and Alex Horne on Channel 4 move, challenges going too far and how that nickname came about
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date: 2020-10-10T08:00:58.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: The Big RT Interview
description: Frances Taylor talks to Taskmaster's Greg Davies and Alex Horne as their beloved series arrives on Channel 4.
encoded: Greg Davies has always been big in comedy. He’s 6ft 8in. Yet on Taskmaster, the comedian seems bigger still, lording it over not only the contestants on the daft panel show cum parlour game, but also Alex Horne – the sidekick host who Davies offhandedly christened “Little Alex Horne” in an early series. The name stuck and has become a running gag at the top of each episode. It’s an ironic nickname (Horne is 6ft 2in) yet sums up why Taskmaster is one of TV’s most refreshing comedies. It’s nonsensical, silly and different from anything else on TV: comedians, such as Frank Skinner, Richard Osman, Sally Phillips, Mel Giedroyc and Bob Mortimer, flounder as they attempt to win odd tasks like “Collect the most tears in an eggcup”, “Cheer up a former traffic warden”, or “Do the most preposterous thing with a chickpea”, all in a bid to win points from the Taskmaster, Davies. It’s this distinctiveness that no doubt helped it beat The Graham Norton Show, The Last Leg and The Rangana-tion this year to win the BAFTA for best comedy entertainment programme. There’s really nothing else quite like it on TV. Davies, 52, will be familiar from his TV appearances in comedies like Cuckoo and Man Down, but the teacher turned stand-up comedian is best known as Mr Gilbert, the headmaster in The Inbetweeners. Horne, 42, is best known for his musical variety act, The Horne Section, and as well as being the focus of Davies’s ire on Taskmaster, he’s also the show’s creator. You could be forgiven for not having seen Taskmaster. Having aired on UKTV channel Dave for five years, it steadily built up a loyal fandom of more than a million viewers a week and became a cult hit with a dedicated following. Now it has the chance to reach a wider audience for its tenth series, moving to Channel 4 after a deal was signed for the broadcaster to make six series of the show across the next three years. It’s come a long way from the initial idea Horne had in 2009 when he set 20 comedians monthly tasks over th…

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Whatever happened to these Britain's Got Talent winners?
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date: 2020-10-09T10:48:42.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
description: As Britain’s Got Talent goes live, past winners Paul Potts, Ashley Banjo, Jai McDowall and Lost Voice Guy share their experiences.
encoded: ITV's long-running talent show Britain's Got Talent returns on Saturday, with Ant and Dec touring the country in search of the UK's next big winner. Over the last 15 series, we've seen so many talented people emerge as BGT champions, from dancers Diversity and George Sampson to comedians like Lost Voice Guy and Jon Courtenay – but what are the winners up to now? RadioTimes.com spoke to four past winners to see what they've been up to since their time on Britain's Got Talent. Paul Potts, winner 2007 Paul Potts, 48, was working as a store manager at Carphone Warehouse when he performed Nessun dorma on Britain’s Got Talent in 2007. He went on to become the show’s first ever winner. "When a pop-up window appeared on my computer screen, I tried to cancel it and pressed the maximise button by mistake. It was the entry form for Britain’s Got Talent. It was the night before the entries were going to close, so I decided to let luck play a part. I took 10p out of my pocket, flipped the coin and said that if it landed on heads I’d apply, and if it landed on tails I’d cancel the whole thing and not think about it again. I can’t believe that was 12 years ago – it makes me feel old! I won £100,000, but it was taxable, so about 35-40 per cent of it went straight away. It’s because in winning Britain’s Got Talent you use a skill. If it was a quiz, it wouldn’t be taxable – that’s the taxman’s argument, anyway – but if you use a skill, then it’s employment. There are only two things certain in life: death and taxes! Some went to paying off debts, and the rest went towards setting up me and my wife for life. I’ve done about 1,100 shows in the past 12 years, but I’m still the shy person I was and being in the public eye can still be a little bit disconcerting. But you learn to deal with it. You can’t go into this industry thinking that you’ve got to have a persona, because when you try and keep something that’s not real going, that’s the route to mental health issues. You have to be yo…

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Intelligence creator Nick Mohammed talks working with David Schwimmer on the new Sky comedy
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date: 2020-02-21T17:27:24.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Comedy
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: NOW
description: We sat down with the man behind the series that's bringing the Friends star back to sitcoms
encoded: A new sitcom starring David Schwimmer is new on Sky, hailed by one Radio Times reviewer as a "funny, refreshing take on a workplace comedy". GCHQ-based Intelligence was created by Nick Mohammed, who also stars alongside Schwimmer, and tells the story of two mismatched workers at the intelligence and security organisation. Mohammed plays bumbling computer analyst Joseph, while Schwimmer takes on the role of a power-hungry NSA agent who has just arrived from the USA. The show follows the pair as they are forced to work together as part of a newly-formed team combating cybercrime. In the Q&A below, Mohammed speaks about his story inspiration, getting starstruck by Schwimmer, and acquiring permission from GCHQ... How did Intelligence come about? I’ve always liked the idea of writing a workplace sitcom that was set somewhere where the stakes were really huge and yet you would still have those normal, everyday office moments that everyone can associate with. And I’ve always been fascinated by GCHQ. It’s somewhere quite clandestine, obviously, in terms of what they do, so it’s always felt like quite a rich area for comedy. At the heart of it, there are a hell of a lot of quite eccentric and brilliant individuals who come together. How did David Schwimmer get involved both starring in the show as Jerry and also serving as executive producer? I had worked with David on a pilot that Julia Davis and I wrote called Morning Has Broken. It was for Channel 4 and we played rivalling TV presenters, but it never got broadcast. To be fair, is wasn’t too dissimilar from The Morning Show, which is on Apple TV now. Anyway, we had a pilot made, and David got wind of it, came over and did some workshops and improvising with us which was brilliant and really really fun. Sadly for various reasons the show didn’t get made – hopefully Julia and I will get to revisit it – but David and I stayed in touch off the back of that. I always wanted to do something with David, and likewise David with my…

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Strictly Come Dancing's Joe Sugg says show's 'curse' is 'a blessing'
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date: 2019-12-19T15:28:48.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: YouTuber Joe Sugg coupled up with his professional partner Dianne Buswell after the show ended
encoded: We may have crowned our 2019 Strictly Come Dancing champion (congratulations Kelvin Fletcher!), but we still have an extra serving of Strictly sparkle in the form of the Christmas special to come. On Christmas day, six former Strictly stars will be returning to the ballroom in a bid to impress the judges and the audience one last time. It’s an extra special return to the dance floor for Joe and Dianne, after the twosome became a couple shortly after the final in 2018. But while the show’s regular dance floor romances have often lead to whispers of a Strictly ‘curse’, 28-year-old Sugg sees things in a far more positive light. “Strictly blessing, I say!” he told Radio Times magazine for their bumper Christmas double issue. “Dianne’s my first girlfriend and you can watch our relationship form – even the moment we met is on camera. Everything’s been so easy and nice – it’s just happened the perfect way for us.” Dancing a street commercial routine to The Ronnettes’ classic Sleigh Ride, both Joe and Dianne found themselves having to really commit to training, despite having previously reached the final. “Joe’s a natural performer and actor, but he’s definitely not a natural dancer,” Dianne explained. “Rehearsing again has made me realise how much effort we had to put in last year to get him to the standard he reached.” But while training may have been a struggle, Joe credits Strictly for giving him a boost. “I’m quiet and more of an introvert, but doing Strictly really helped my confidence,” he said. The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special airs Christmas Day at 4.40pm on BBC One. The Radio Times magazine Christmas issue is in stores now

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones opens up about split from Neil ahead of live shows
type: item
date: 2019-09-18T08:00:08.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: “Dancing stays the same. Nothing changes.”
encoded: Strictly Come Dancing is now as infamous for its antics off the dance floor as it is on it, with the show’s so-called ‘curse’ having reared its ugly head over a number of couples. The curse’s most recent ‘victims’ are professional dancers Neil and Katya Jones, who announced their split in August after six years of marriage. Their break-up comes almost 10 months after Katya was caught kissing her celebrity partner Seann Walsh on a night out. But if you’re thinking their split may cause tensions behind-the-scenes on the Strictly live shows, you’d be very much mistaken, as both Katya and Neil both confirmed to Radio Times magazine that they’re still happy to work together. “Always, she’s my dance partner,” said Neil, who this year is teamed with footballer Alex Scott – the first time he’s ever received a celebrity partner. “We’ve been together a long time. Katya added that she and Neil will be “absolutely” working together, with Katya now designing the costumes for her ex’s upcoming solo tour, Gingerland. “I’ve designed all the dresses and costumes for our shows,” she said. “He’s going to be busy with [his tour] but the rest of the time we will be doing shows as usual, gigs together and whatever we get offered. “Dancing stays the same. Nothing changes.” Katya has been paired with sports presenter Mike Bushell, who has since admitted he once put a former dance teacher of his in hospital with his not-so-smooth moves. But the dancer, who took the top prize in 2017 with Joe McFadden, is optimistic about her chances on the 2019 show. “I’m excited about teaching Mike how to dance – I mean, what a student!” she said. “We’re here to create some iconic moves.” Strictly Come Dancing launches Saturday at 7pm on BBC One. Read the full interview in Radio Times magazine, out now

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Anneka Rice on Strictly costumes: ‘I asked to wear trousers but the dresses are getting shorter’
type: item
date: 2019-09-17T09:00:47.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: Self-confessed tomboy Anneka Rice is finding the costumes the most ‘challenging’ part of Strictly
encoded: While the glitz, glamour and glitter is part of the fun for some Strictly Come Dancing contestants, TV presenter-turned-artist Anneka Rice is struggling with being ‘Strictlyfied.’ The 60-year-old, who is paired with 2018 champion Kevin Clifton, revealed she had asked to wear trousers – a request, it appears, that went unheard. “The first time I turned up for a fitting, I asked to wear trousers, but this tiny dress appeared,” she told Radio Times magazine. “And it seems to have gotten shorter and shorter. “When I met the other contestants, Michelle Visage oozed New York glamour and I oozed Deep Heat and massive insecurity.” She continued: "It feels utterly weird and I'm definitely not 'Strictlyfied' yet. I have said I would like every week to be in some kind of trouser, but no one listened to me for the first week so who knows?" Rice, who has previously confessed to have never danced before and even admitted to being kicked out of her ballet class as a child for being “too wooden”, added that it was “50/50” to whether she would be able to even do Strictly, after injuring her shoulder in the run-up to the show. Fellow star Jamie Laing was forced to pull out earlier this year after injuring his leg, seeing him replaced by Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher. The severity of Rice's injury has already seen her bow out of the group dance on the launch show. “I injured my shoulder after falling on a slippery slope in my neighbours garden and ended up in A&E,” she said. “I had a cortisone injection and was called in to see the producers and was told it was 50/50 whether I could still do Strictly. Thankfully, it ended up fine. The show must go on.” Strictly Come Dancing launches Saturday 21st September at 7pm on BBC One. Read Anneka Rice and James Cracknell’s weekly column in Radio Times magazine, out every Tuesday

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Mike Bushell put dance teacher in hospital with moves
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date: 2019-09-16T19:00:42.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: Fingers crossed the BBC’s sports presenter has better luck with pro partner Katya Jones
encoded: He’s famously not too clever on his feet, having memorably fell into a pool of water mid-interview – and it seems Strictly Come Dancing star Mike Bushell won't have better luck on the dance floor. The 53-year-old has admitted that he once took down a dance teacher while practising his moves. “When I was younger I thought I’d like to do a degree in performing arts, so I went to a college for an interview and was asked to follow the teacher and do a series of moves,” he told Radio Times magazine. “I kicked my legs in the air and took her down – she had to go to A&E.” But Bushell said there was "no way" his troubled dance past would deter him from Strictly. “It’s the opportunity of a lifetime,” he said. “I’m used to taking a lot of stick – so nothing worries me, really. “Although I don’t want to frighten the nation by getting my chest out. It’s a family show.” Professional dancer Katya Jones said she is thrilled to be partnered with “perfect” Bushell, and even teased a memorable dance to beat her salsa to Gangnam Style with Ed Balls. “I’m excited about teaching him how to dance – I mean, what a student!” she said. “We’re here to create some iconic moves.” Strictly Come Dancing launches Saturday at 7pm on BBC One. Read the full interview in Radio Times magazine, out now

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Kelvin Fletcher “only had one hour to decide” whether he wanted to do Strictly Come Dancing
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date: 2019-09-16T18:02:30.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: The Emmerdale star was enlisted to replace Made in Chelsea’s Jamie Laing
encoded: Kelvin Fletcher found himself having to hastily rearrange his end of year plans after he was given an hour to make a decision about signing up for Strictly Come Dancing. The 35-year-old wasn’t a “back up” celebrity waiting in the wings to step in after Jamie Laing was forced to pull out over a foot injury. “I didn’t anticipate this at all!” he told Radio Times magazine. “I suddenly received a call from my agent offering me the chance to do Strictly and I had to make the decision within an hour or two. “I was doing a different job towards the end of the year so I had to change my plans, but it was a no-brainer.” Luckily, Fletcher wasn’t going into the Strictly experience completely blind, having previously been tested for the show before. “I’d met the Strictly producers previously so they’d already had a taste of me and what I was about," he said. "But I was straight in at the deep end.” After agreeing to join Strictly, Fletcher found himself partnered with Oti Mabuse – who cried on finding out she would still be taking part despite Laing dropping out. What time is Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two on TV? “I was devastated when Jamie hurt himself and I had a long, tearful conversation with him,” she said. “For a while I thought I had no partner and I was in bed all day thinking ‘I can’t do the show!’ In moments like that you realise how much you love something. “When they called and told me about Kelvin, I cried. And it turns out he’s incredible!” Fletcher has lost a few weeks training compared to his Strictly co-stars, but he's confident that it won't affect his performance. “I certainly don’t feel like I’m at any disadvantage coming in late and I’m used to being the underdog,” he said. “With everything I do, I seem to be the underdog!” Strictly Come Dancing launches Saturday at 7pm on BBC One. Read the full interview in Radio Times magazine, out now

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Can you watch Love Island outside the UK?
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date: 2019-07-20T19:16:00.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
description: Fantastic news: going away doesn't mean you have to miss a moment of villa drama
encoded: Love Island fans face a big dilemma this summer. If you're going abroad, what can you do about staying up to date with Love Island? Or will going on holiday for a week or two mean you have to miss all the villa drama? Well fear not, because there IS a way to make sure you never miss an episode. Everything you need to know about Love Island 2019 Which Love Island couples are still together? Who are the cast of Love Island 2019? Want more Love Island content? Click here Before jetting off, if you download ITV Hub+ you can still watch every episode of Love Island. This app is an extension of ITV's catch-up service, and it means that even if you're outside of the UK you can download and watch the ITV2 reality show on the go. Sadly you can't live stream Love Island, but the episodes are generally uploaded to the app the second it finishes in the UK at 10pm. Depending on where you are in the world, you'll have to do the maths when it comes to time zones for when the latest episode will be available each day... Subscription to ITV Hub+ costs £3.99 a month, however by signing up you do get 7 days for free which is just enough time to catch a week's holiday's worth of island action for gratis. Love Island airs daily at 9pm on ITV2

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Britain's Got Talent 2019: Everything you need to know
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date: 2019-06-03T17:40:53.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
description: We have all the answers to your burning BGT questions
encoded: Britain's Got Talent's 13th series was jam-packed with more talented (and not-so-talented) folk from across the UK (and beyond). Britain's Got Talent 2019 semi-finalists: who's through to the live shows? Yes, Britain's Got Talent features established performers... but who cares as long as they entertain us? Who are the Golden Buzzer acts in Britain's Got Talent 2019? The multiple award-winning series, which has brought international fame to hopefuls such as Diversity, Susan Boyle and Tokio Myers, is a sure-fire spring ratings smash for ITV, with last series' final scoring over 10 million viewers. The 13th series also marked Anthony McPartlin's return to our screens full-time alongside co-presenter Declan Donnelly, after taking 2018 off following a stint in rehab for alcohol issues. Here's everything you need to know about Britain's Got Talent as it reaches the grand final... When is the Britain's Got Talent final on TV? The live Britain's Got Talent final takes place on Sunday 2nd June from 7:30pm-10:05pm on ITV. Can I still get tickets for Britain's Got Talent 2019? Fans can still apply for tickets for the final (for free) through the Applause Store, though spots are limited. Who's through to the Britain's Got Talent final? You can see a full list of the finalists here. Where else would you get to watch a mind-reading dog go up against a social media magician or a comedy pianist take on some performing primary school kids? Who's going to win Britain's Got Talent? While we can't give you a definitive answer to that until after the final, we can tell you that in a RadioTimes.com poll of over almost 3,700 people, it was incredibly tight between two acts in particular... Britain's Got Talent 2019 final too close to call with top two acts neck-and-neck to win Who are the Britain's Got Talent 2019 Golden Buzzer acts? The Golden Buzzer acts, chosen by the judges and Ant and Dec, are as follows, but only two of them have made it through to the grand final – and no Golden B…

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Alexander Vlahos confirms Versailles will end after three series
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date: 2019-04-30T09:27:26.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: The latest series of the raunchy BBC2 series will be its last
encoded: Versailles has been cancelled, the show's star Alexander Vlahos has confirmed. The raunchy BBC2 drama caused something of a stir when it debuted in 2016, and returned last year for a second series. Meet the cast of Versailles What time is Versailles series three on TV? What channel is it on, and is it the final season? Versailles: What is the true story of the Man in the Iron Mask? However, it now appears that the show about the reign of Louis XIV has been axed. Taking to Twitter, Vlahos who plays Philippe D'Orleans in the drama, said the third was going to be "the final season". View oEmbed on the source website A UK air date for the third series has yet to be announced. The show also stars George Blagden as Louis XIV, Tygh Runyan as Fabien Marchal and Stuart Bowman as Alexandre Bontemps. Former Merlin star Vlahos has previously stated how much of a Doctor Who fan he is, and that he would "love" even a guest role in the long-running sci-fi drama. This article was originally published in March 2018 View oEmbed on the source website

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Who won Dancing on Ice? Winner revealed, with full list of eliminated celebrities
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date: 2019-03-10T19:45:00.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
description: There can only be one champion, and here we keep track of all the celebrities who have been voted off Dancing on Ice 2019
encoded: Twelve celebrities started their Dancing on Ice journey, but one by one they'll be whittled down... Each week, the scores from judges Jason Gardiner, Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will be combined with the viewers' votes and the two stars who rank at the bottom will compete in the skate-off, with one celebrity each Sunday heading home. Below, we'll be keeping track off who left the show and who's still in with a shot of the title... How to vote in Dancing on Ice 2019 Dancing on Ice scores: who came top of the leaderboard this week? Meet the Dancing on Ice 2019 professional skaters Who won Dancing on Ice? After a tense 10 weeks, the final three skaters returned to the ice to perform a new routine alongside their favourite dance of the series. After Saara Aalto was the first of the finalists to be eliminated, it was now between Wes and James, who each performed their own take of Torvill and Dean's legendary bolero. While Wes might have been hot favourite to take the Dancing on Ice trophy, it was James Jordan who pipped his rival to the post. Who was the ninth celebrity to leave Dancing on Ice? It was a hugely tense skate-off, with Saara Aalto and Brian McFadden both battling it out for a place in next week's finals. But it was the last dance for singer and presenter Brian, who was booted out the competition after he fell during his final performance. The judges unanimously decided to keep Saara in the competition, with Jason Gardiner saying things "may have been different" if Brian had not fallen over. Emotional at the news he had missed out on next week's final, Brian said, "It's been amazing. We had such a great time." Who was the eighth celebrity to leave Dancing on Ice? It was a close call in tonight's skate-off, with X Factor runner-up Saara Aalto up against Pussycat Doll star Melody Thornton in the tense final dance. But Melody's nine lives were up, with the judges unanimously voting to save Saara, seeing her skate through to the semi-finals. …

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Life after The Voice UK: past winners tell us what happened next
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date: 2019-03-10T09:32:00.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
description: Stevie McCrorie, Jermain Jackman and Andrea Begley talk frankly about their experiences after they won the TV talent show
encoded: This article was first published in April 2017 There are a couple of so-called curses in the realm of reality TV. There's ‘the Strictly curse’, where celebrities have been known to waltz off with their professional dance partners on Strictly Come Dancing. And then there's The Voice UK’s ‘winner’s curse’ reflecting the fact that after five series and five successive champions, the show is yet to produce a hugely commercially successful music star. Not long after they each won The Voice UK, winners Leanne Mitchell, Andrea Begley, Jermain Jackman, Stevie McCrorie and Kevin Simm have all found themselves associated with words like “failure” and “flop”. And yet behind the headlines there are complicated, heartfelt stories from immensely talented singers who never set out to be global superstars in the first place. “It’s been a long up and down road since The Voice. It was difficult, but it feels better now,” admits 2015 winner Stevie McCrorie. “I’ve had time to digest it and looking back now I just see it as such an amazing achievement. I’m so proud of myself. I grew up on council estates with no money – sometimes I just take that second to think how I came from absolutely nothing to win a national TV show. That’s the way I think about it now.” Stevie was originally scouted for the show’s first series but “didn’t have the guts” to pursue competing on the show. Four years later, his colleagues at the fire station where he worked sent off his application for The Voice. “I went on the show to get maybe an extra few hundred quid at gigs with a bit of TV exposure, and it just snowballed then,” he says. “I got caught up in the whole thing and I ended up going on and winning it. It was such a surreal experience, even to think back now.” Surreal is a word that Andrea Begley, who competed on the second series of the show in 2013, also uses to describe her experience of winning the show. “I’d been writing my own songs and playing small gigs and my thinking was that any coverage at…

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This is what every singer requests just before they audition for The Voice UK
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date: 2019-03-09T18:12:00.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
description: We got the lowdown from woman who's the last to see the singers before they step out to face the bright lights of the Blind Audition
encoded: This article was first published in February 2018 Sara Marshall-Page is the very last person singers on The Voice UK see before they go out on stage to audition. She is the mysterious woman in the wings (on the left in the picture above), who as ITV's assistant floor manager is there to give acts a reassuring pat on the back and ensure everyone going out into the spotlight is ready to perform for the coaches. "The last moment before a potentially life changing performance is crucial," says Sara. "The acts need to be focused, composed and ready to give the best performance they have ever given. As a team, we work to make sure that nerves don’t override these elements. What time is The Voice UK on TV? Kylie Minogue returns to The Voice UK as guest mentor for Tom Jones Craig David and The Black Eyed Peas confirmed as The Voice UK 2018 guest mentors "The singers have to walk out on to that stage ready and raring to go, with their nerves totally under control." With only three or four minutes with the singers before they walk into the spotlight, Sara says that she "gets them at their most nervous". "Most look like they want to run away, but they never do. I hold on to them too tightly!" she says. "Some go silent, others chatter away, but almost everyone tells me right at the very last second, just as the director tells me to standby to cue them on, that they need a wee and a glass of water. These are classic signs of the ‘last second super nerves’ kicking in." Sara continues, "I remember one act was so nervous, that just as I told her to walk on to stage she said, 'Will you hug me?!'" So what advice does she give the singers in those crucial few minutes? View oEmbed on the source website "I almost always end up telling the singers to take nice deep, long breaths: 'In for four, hold for four, then out for eight'," explains Sara. "That always calms them down. I remind them that even though their mind has gone blank - they always tell me they can’t remember what their song …

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Lord Alan Sugar: 'Celebrities are always humbled in front of me...'
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date: 2019-03-01T11:34:12.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
description: The Apprentice star speaks his mind on Baftas, Brexit — and why he and Celebrity Apprentice candidate Rachel Johnson just couldn't agree on her brother, Boris...
encoded: It pays to remember that Lord Sugar is the boss. Whether greeting a new consignment of wannabe entrepreneurs on The Apprentice or a batch of hapless celebrities for a charity special, one thing remains the same. “I’m in charge,” he asserts. “And you know, all of those celebrities get a bit humbled when they’re sitting in front of me.” Celebrity Apprentice for Comic Relief returns this week after a ten-year absence. Those gamely taking part are TV/radio presenter Rylan Clark Neal, talent-show judges Amanda Holden (Britain’s Got Talent) and Ayda Field (The X Factor), broadcasters-cum-journalists Rachel Johnson and Richard Arnold, football manager Sam Allardyce, EastEnders’ Tameka Empson, designer and former Dragons’ Den star Kelly Hoppen, and comedians Omid Djalili and Russell Kane. Everything you need to know about Comic Relief 2019 Meet the celebs in Celebrity Apprentice Listen to the RadioTimes.com Podcast now: subscribe on iTunes / subscribe on Google Podcasts “At least four or five” of the stars who are taking part were his suggestions, Sugar explains – but not everyone he wanted on the show is taking part. “There’s a lot of people I asked to do it and they didn’t want to. You know, it takes three or four days of a person’s time to dedicate to making the programme. I think it would be unreasonable to mention people who couldn’t come on because of their time constraints,” he says, firmly. “That would reflect poorly on them, particularly with a charitable event.” Although he’s a little coy about how the teams fare in the task, which involves putting on a glamorous cabaret event, selling tickets to both the public and their celebrity contacts, and making the canapés, what he does disclose is that there’s “a big argument in the boardroom” (isn’t there always?). He’s clear, too, about how much he enjoys filming these specials: “It’s always fun, and for a very good cause.” View oEmbed on the source website Which invites the question of why it’s been a whole decade sinc…

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Why do the Voice UK coaches wear the same clothes in every episode? We have the answer…
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date: 2019-02-16T19:32:00.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
description: Throughout the Blind Auditions, Olly Murs, Tom Jones, Jennifer Hudson and will.i.am have each stuck to the same outfit - and there's a good reason for that...
encoded: In every single Blind Audition, coaches will.i.am, Olly Murs, Sir Tom Jones and Jennifer Hudson never seem to change their outfits. Over two months of auditions, not one top or trouser has been changed (although we’re hoping the same can’t be said for their underpants). The Voice UK 2019: everything you need to know about the new series of the ITV singing show Life after The Voice UK: past winners tell us what happened next View oEmbed on the source website But why? Well, the eight episodes of Blind Auditions are shot over the course of a week, but during filming the producers don’t know which singers are going to end up in which episodes after the editing process. This means that all of the coaches need to wear the same clothes day in day out for continuity reasons, so that they’re not chopping in and out of multiple looks over the course of one programme. View oEmbed on the source website They've always done this during the Blind Auditions on the show, even back when The Voice UK was on the BBC. Fortunately, the coaches WILL wear new outfits for Battle Rounds (starting 8pm, 23rd February 2019, ITV) View oEmbed on the source website The Voice UK is on 8pm Saturday, ITV Sign up for the free RadioTimes.com newsletter

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What is The Greatest Dancer? Everything you need to know about the new BBC dancing talent show
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date: 2019-02-11T10:10:00.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
subject: BBC One
description: Simon Cowell is behind this brand new dance show that will air in the New Year on BBC1
encoded: The Greatest Dancer is BBC1's brand new Saturday night dance and entertainment show – and ITV stalwart Simon Cowell's first series for the BBC. But what's it all about and who's involved? Below is everything you need to know about the format, challenges, presenters and judges, plus when it's on and how you can get tickets to see the show live. View oEmbed on the source website What is The Greatest Dancer? The Greatest Dancer is seeking to find, well, the greatest dancer, as a smorgasbord of nimble-footed hopefuls from all dance backgrounds compete as soloists, duos or even large dance troupes. Contestants head for the NEC in Birmingham to dance in a small studio in front of two producers. But behind the mirror in the studio sit Dance Captains Cheryl, Oti Mabuse and Matthew Morrison, not to mention the studio audience whose votes will decide what happens next... How does The Greatest Dancer work? Week 1-4: The auditions The first four weeks of the show cover the audition stages, with Simon Cowell's influence in evidence in many of his slick trademark touches – the mic'ed up audience, the overlay of moving music, the emotional backstories. As the contestants perform in front of a two-way mirror, the audience members on the other side decide whether to vote for them on their key pads. The dance captains have no say at this stage. If 75% of the audience vote for the act, the mirror opens to reveal the arena beyond and the contestants go through to the callback stages, which see the Dance Captains each selecting three acts to go through to the live shows. Week 5-7: The live challenge shows This stage sees each hopeful being set a challenge, together with their Dance Captain, to create a routine that the audience at home will love enough to keep them in the competition. Week 8: The live grand final The eighth week of the competition is the live final, with all acts performing again and the viewers at home voting to determine who gets the title The Greatest Dancer, scoopin…

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The Last Kingdom series 3 confirmed – historical drama to air exclusively on Netflix
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date: 2019-01-22T11:13:24.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: A new series of the historical drama, which previously aired on BBC2 as well as Netflix, will now be released globally on Netflix later this year
encoded: For a while it looked like all hope was lost for The Last Kingdom. After two series of the historical drama aired on BBC2, it looked like that could be the end of King Alfred and Uhtred after news about series three went strangely quiet. The Last Kingdom season 3 trailer spells doom for King Alfred Meet the cast of The Last Kingdom series two Where is The Last Kingdom filmed? But it's now been announced that Netflix - who co-produced the second series alongside the BBC - has galloped in. A third series has been confirmed, which will air globally on the streaming platform later this year. UPDATE: The Last Kingdom season three will be released on Netflix on Monday 19 November 2018. Read more here Alongside a video of actor Alexander Dreymon who plays Uhtred, the official Last Kingdom Twitter account revealed that "season 3 is in production, and will be coming to Netflix worldwide later this year!" View oEmbed on the source website If that wasn't good enough news, they also revealed that series two of The Last Kingdom will be coming to Netflix on 18th April. Currently only series one is available on the streaming service. New on Netflix: the best movies and TV shows released every day Top Netflix TV series Top 50 Netflix movies Need something new to watch on Netflix? Click here <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2017/12/TheCrown_210_Unit_00197_R-a6b2b25.jpg" width="6000" height="4000" alt="The Crown - Matt Smith, Peter Morgan, Claire Foy - Writer/Creator Peter Morgan with Matt Smith (Prince Philip) and Claire Foy (Queen Elizabeth II)" title="The Crown - Matt Smith, Peter Morgan, Claire Foy - Writer/Creator Peter Morgan with Matt Smith (Prince Philip) and Claire Foy (Queen Elizabeth II)" /> The second series of the adaptation of Bernard Cornwell's Saxon stories saw Uhtred beginning his voyage north to avenge the death of Earl Ragnar and to recapture his ancestral lands at Bebbanburg, while King Alfred attempted to unite the kingdoms of …

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ITV's Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad is his least convincing role to date
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date: 2018-12-21T10:30:36.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
description: The documentary shows the Doctor Who star in possibly his least-convincing role to date
encoded: The quote from Bradley Walsh, chosen by ITV to promote this new four-part series, reads as follows: “Ah guys. I’m not looking forward to this. I’m really not looking forward to this at all. I’ve got itchy bits now. That’s all I need.” In a, well, nutshell that’s the premise of Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad – that Bradders is a 58-year-old jumbo grump and curmudgeon who’s “stuck in his ways”– and it's fair to say it's his least-convincing role to date. Is Bradley Walsh getting his own ITV chat show? Bradley Walsh to face Bradley Walsh in Doctor Who/The Chase ratings battle Bradley Walsh wore a wig to film the new series of Doctor Who Bradley, we're told, just wants to be left in peace in front of the telly and not harassed by his 20-year-old son, Barney. But Barney has other ideas. He’s dragging his dad out of his armchair and flying him to America so the pair can embark on a 2,000-mile road trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans. View oEmbed on the source website Cue Bradley. “No, I’m not going on a road trip. I told you that.” But that wouldn't make much of a TV show, so here we are in Hollywood where the Walsh boys’ first stop is going to pick up their transport: a 36-foot RV. Bradley’s reaction? “You’re having a laugh in’t ya? This is mad.” Eventually he gets in. “Have I really got to drive this?” This continues for a solid 24 minutes, Walsh Sr and Jr winding their way between activities and States, Bradley looking gently exasperated the entire way. Other grumbles include: “I don’t want to get up, I’ve just sat down”, and eyeing up a light aircraft with a withering: “Look at the state of it, it’s like an Airfix kit.” You don’t have to be a member of the Bradley Walsh Fan Club to know that, actually, far from being an idle git who needs to be confronted with alligator kayaking (a thing, apparently), tank driving or being shoved into a space simulator to spur him into action, the presenter-actor-singer is arguably one of the hardest-working people in TV. Walsh ju…

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Who is Lauren Steadman? Meet the Strictly Come Dancing 2018 contestant and Paralympic star
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date: 2018-12-15T18:21:00.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
description: The 25-year-old said she was "excited to swap my triathlon kit for dancing shoes and sequins"
encoded: Paratriathlete Lauren Steadman is the 13th celebrity confirmed for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The 25-year-old Paralympic silver medalist was revealed as joining the line-up during The One Show on Monday night. Who’s joining the Strictly celebrity line-up this year? Tess and Claudia share first behind-the-scenes pictures from Strictly 2018 and tease FULL line-up Lauren said: "I still don’t think it has properly sunk in that I’m actually going to be part of this year’s Strictly! I have loved the show since I was young, and it’s a huge thing to tick off my bucket list. "I’m more nervous about being on stage, performing live and in front of the judges than I am about the Elite Paratriathlon Grand Final next month! But I’m up for the challenge and excited to swap my triathlon kit for dancing shoes and sequins." View oEmbed on the source website Lauren, who was born missing her lower right arm, is a double World Champion Paratriathlete, Paralympic Silver medallist and six times European Champion. The 13th celebrity to be revealed, Lauren joins the likes of Lee Ryan, Stacey Dooley, Vick Hope, Graeme Swann, Dr Ranj Singh, Katie Piper, Faye Tozer and Danny John-Jules in the class of Strictly 2018. These are the other names who are also being linked to this series. Although there hasn't been an official announcement from the BBC, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and last year's new Head Judge Shirley Ballas all look set to reprise their seats on the panel this year. Who is Lauren Steadman's professional partner? She is paired up with AJ Pritchard. View oEmbed on the source website Weekly score Week One: 25 (6, 6, 6, 7) Week Two: 22 (5, 6, 5, 6) Week Three: 20 (4, 5, 5, 6) Week Four: 25 (6, 6, 6, 7) Week Five: 24 (4, 6, 7, 7) Week Six: 29 (6,7,8,8) Week Seven: 31 (7,8,8,8) Week Eight: 34 (8,8,9,9) Week Nine: 25 (5,6,7,7) Week Ten: 23 (5, 6, 6, 6) + 1 (Lindy Hop) = 24 Week Eleven: 35 (8,9,9,9) Lauren Steadman: key facts View oEmbed on the source websit…

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Who is Stacey Dooley? Meet the Strictly Come Dancing 2018 contestant and TV presenter
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date: 2018-12-15T18:20:00.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
description: The TV presenter says she is "going to soak up the escapism and bathe in the sequins" as she hits the dancefloor
encoded: Stacey Dooley has been confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2018. The investigative journalist and TV presenter is best-known for hosting hard-hitting BBC documentaries including Stacey Dooley Investigates and Stacey Dooley on The Frontline: Gun Girls and ISIS. The news was revealed on Strictly's social media channels on Thursday afternoon. Strictly Come Dancing 2018 contestant rumours: who’s joining the celebrity line-up this year? Tess and Claudia share first behind-the-scenes pictures from Strictly 2018 and tease FULL line-up View oEmbed on the source website In a statement, Stacey said: "It’s happening! I'm taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year and my mother is going to explode. "2018 has already been such an incredible year for me, I’ve done some amazing things and I’m excited to add ‘becoming a dancing GENIUS’ to the list! Typically, work for me is very serious and can be quite hard core so I'm going to soak up the escapism and bathe in the sequins. See you on the dance floor!" Could YOU be a RadioTimes.com reviewer? Here's how to have YOUR say on Strictly Come Dancing Earlier this year, Stacey was awarded an MBE for her services to broadcasting and won the One World Media Award for her face-to-face interview with an ISIS solider. Stacey becomes the eighth celebrity confirmed alongside previously-announced stars Katie Piper, Faye Tozer, Danny John-Jules, Joe Sugg, Vick Hope, Graeme Swann and Dr Ranj Singh. Meanwhile here are more of the names who are also being linked to this series. Although there hasn't been an official announcement from the BBC, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and last year's new Head Judge Shirley Ballas all look set to reprise their seats on the panel this year. Who is Stacey Dooley's professional partner? She is paired up with Kevin Clifton. View oEmbed on the source website Weekly score Week One: 24 (6,6,6,6) Week Two: 20 (4, 5, 5, 6) Week Three: 32 (8, 8, 8, 8) Week Four: 33 (8, 8, 8, 9) Week Five: 33 (8,7,9,…

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When is Strictly Come Dancing 2018 on TV? Celebrities, judges and everything we know about series 16
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creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
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description: From new professional dancers to key dates and live shows, here's everything you need to know about this year's Strictly
encoded: Strictly Come Dancing 2018 is airing this autumn with more sequins, sparkle and salsa than ever. With new professional dancers and a big list of celebrities ready to hit the ballroom, here's everything you need to know about series 16 of the biggest and most glitzy show on TV. Strictly Come Dancing’s first celebrities have signed up for the new series Strictly Come Dancing 2018 - all the celebrity rumours View oEmbed on the source website When is Strictly Come Dancing 2018 on TV? Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC1 on Saturday 24th November at 6.50pm Strictly Come Dancing 2018: ALL the celebrity rumours Full list of CONFIRMED professional dancers for Strictly Come Dancing 2018 Why Strictly Come Dancing needs Shirley Ballas Want more Strictly Come Dancing? Click here Could YOU be a RadioTimes.com reviewer? Here's how to have YOUR say on Strictly Come Dancing Who are the Strictly Come Dancing celebrities for 2018? Meet the cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2018 right here. And watch EXCLUSIVE interviews with off the couples here... View oEmbed on the source website Who are the judges on Strictly Come Dancing? Although there hasn't been an official announcement from the BBC, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and last year's new Head Judge Shirley Ballas all look set to reprise their seats on the panel this year. In a recent interview, Craig seemed to let slip that this year would be the "same judges...I think it is a great team and it was really good last year, I can't wait to get back into it." Read more about the Strictly Come Dancing judges here Who are the professional dancers on Strictly 2018? And which pros have left the show? View oEmbed on the source website The full list of Strictly pros for the upcoming series has been confirmed - and there are plenty of old, and some new, faces taking to the ballroom this year. The three brand new pros joining the BBC1 show are: Luba Mushtuk, Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima. The pros have already been busy …

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The identity of Saturday Knight Takeaway's Overlord has been revealed
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date: 2018-12-11T08:25:57.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
description: And we were NOT expecting that!
encoded: The Overlord in Saturday Knight Takeaway has finally been revealed... and it was Noel Edmonds all along! We should've guessed. Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway nominated for Bafta as Strictly Come Dancing is snubbed First pictures of Dec as he goes solo in Orlando for Saturday Night Takeaway finale The hilarious mini-series concluded during the series finale in Orlando, with the identity of the evil leader being confirmed as the former Deal or No Deal host. View oEmbed on the source website "I've been in this business 50 years. On Saturday nights I used to get 17 million viewers, and I've never been on the honours list," ranted Edmonds (in character) on the show as he squared up to Ant and Dec in a tense stand-off. "And then one day I come home, turn the telly on and see you two muppets getting OBE's - simply because you copied Noel's House Party." Noel then hilariously listed the similarities between the two shows - from how Grab a Grand is similar to Win the Ads and how Undercover is similar to The Gotchas. He also said he had to work with "an ugly, stupid, clumsy, pink blob for a sidekick." To which Ant faced Dec and retorted: "He's got a point." References to Deal or No Deal and Star Wars followed in the brilliant final episode. Stars including Joanna Lumley, Emilia Fox, Gareth Malone, Alan Shearer, Judy Murray and even Timmy Mallett starred in the skit. This article was originally published on 7 April 2018

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