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items: Made in Chelsea cast – All the stars returning for season 31
items: Best series to watch on Amazon Prime Video UK – March 2026
items: Dept Q books in order: How to read Jussi Adler-Olsen stories
items: Harriet Tyce: 'No jury in the land would be able to crack The Traitors'
items: What happened to Penny Branning on EastEnders and how is Jack responsible?
items: ITV confirms The British Soap Awards will not return to air in 2026
items: Best series to watch on Disney Plus – February 2026
items: The Gruffalo series to get sequel with new character – more than 20 years after last instalment
items: Jade from The Traitors reveals which video games she played to prepare – and it’s not the one you’d expect
items: The Traitors finalist reveals what shocked her most about 2026 series - and what her strategy was all along
items: 26 book-to-screen adaptations in 2026: Including contentious Brontë film and Frankenstein (but not as you know it)
items: Coronation Street favourite charged with Billy Mayhew's death amid naive decision in early ITVX release
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Made in Chelsea cast – All the stars returning for season 31
type: item
date: 2026-03-15T12:15:12.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: The SW3 crew are headed to the Maldives!
encoded: Things are hotting up as the Made in Chelsea gang are back on our screens for its staggering 31st season. Not only can we expect the usual drama, angst and love triangles, but we can also expect some awkward interactions as former cast member Inga Valentiner is returning to the fold. And Inga isn't the only new face this season... It's also been confirmed that Jules's brother Philip will be appearing, as well as Too Hot to Handle winner Elys Hutchinson. But who else stars in Made in Chelsea season 31? Read on to find out who has recently joined the SW3 crew! Made in Chelsea cast: All the stars returning for season 31 The following cast members have been confirmed for Made in Chelsea season 28. Alice Yaxley Angus Findlay David 'Temps' Templer Freddy Knatchbull Gareth Locke Jack Taylor James Taylor Jasmine 'Jazz' Saunders Julia 'Jules' Pollard Kabir Khurana Livvy Barker Maeva D'Ascanio Ollie Locke Paris Smith Rebecca 'Becks' Collins Sam Prince Sam Vanderpump Sophie Hermann Tabitha Willett Yasmine Zweegers Tristan Phipps Zeyno Taylan Elys Hutchinson Philip Pollard Inga Valentiner Here is what you need to know about the Made in Chelsea cast, including those who have been newly introduced. Alice Yaxley Age: 23 Instagram: @lifeofyaxx Alice Yaxley is a newcomer on Made in Chelseas season 29, with the model introduced as Sam Vanderpump's new girlfriend. "If you say something I don't agree with, I will definitely call you out on it," she teased ahead of her appearance on the series. Angus Findlay Age: 26 Instagram: @angusrfindlay Angus Findlay returned to the series last year after a three-year break and found himself in a love triangle with Tristan Phipps and Julia Pollard after she admitted she fancied Tristan. She and Angus later remained friends. Angus currently works at video production company Media Mirror. David 'Temps' Templer Age: 34 Instagram: @temp_tation Influencer and chef David "Temps" Templer, aka "The Shirtless Chef", is the long-term best friend of Miles Naz…

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Best series to watch on Amazon Prime Video UK – March 2026
type: item
date: 2026-03-12T11:20:15.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Drama
subject: TV
description: We've sifted through the noise so you don't have to!
encoded: While Apple TV might be the streaming service best known for leveraging star power in its big drama series, shows don't come much starrier than Prime Video's latest addition, Scarpetta. The series, based on the novels by Patricia Cornwell, stars Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker and Ariana DeBose, with all eight episodes available to stream now. It joins other recent additions to Prime Video's platform including Steal, the tense thriller starring Sophie Turner, and steamy new series 56 Days, starring Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia. Meanwhile, the streamer continues to play host to big hits such as Fallout, Cross and Ballard, as well as comic book adaptations like The Boys and Invincible. Another series from last year, The Assassin, is also available to stream now, ahead of its recently announced second season which will once again star Freddie Highmore and Keeley Hawes. Meanwhile, the streamer continues to play host to some brilliant acquired series and co-productions, such as season 1 of The Night Manager, the thriller series which recently aired its long-awaited second season on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK. While it can be hard to work out what to watch, Radio Times have curated a selection of some of the best series currently available to stream on Prime Video – so get scrolling to find out more. Scarpetta Fans of Patricia Cornwell's Scarpetta books have been waiting a long time for them to be brought to the screen, but finally their dreams have been realised in the form of a new series starring Nicole Kidman in the title role of Dr Kay Scarpetta. Also starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker and Ariana DeBose, the series follows a medical examiner who is determined to unmask a serial killer and prove that her career-making case from 28 years prior isn't also her undoing. It may not all come together in the most satisfying fashion, but the series is never dull, and with actors as talented as those at the centre of the cas…

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Dept Q books in order: How to read Jussi Adler-Olsen stories
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date: 2026-03-03T12:00:31.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: Get to know the Dept Q team.
encoded: Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Dept Q series is a cornerstone of modern Scandinavian crime fiction, blending dark, intricate mysteries with sardonic humour and a cast of unforgettable characters. The novels follow Detective Carl Mørck as he heads Copenhagen’s cold case division, unearthing secrets that others would rather stay buried. With the arrival of the Netflix adaptation – relocating the action to Edinburgh and bringing the stories to a new audience – there’s never been a better time to explore the original books in the order they were published. Bear in mind, the books have different titles in the UK compared to the US, so we've stuck with the UK translations here. So here’s your definitive guide to reading the Dept Q series from start to finish. Dept Q books in order: Mercy (2011) - also known as The Keeper of Lost Causes in the US Disgrace (2012) - also known as The Absent One in the US Redemption (2013) - also known as A Conspiracy of Faith in the US Guilt (2013) - also known as The Purity of Vengeance in the US Buried (2014) - also known as The Marco Effect in the US The Hanging Girl (2015) The Scarred Woman (2017) Victim 2117 (2020) The Shadow Murders (2022) Locked In (2024) Mercy (2011) The series opens with Mercy, introducing Detective Carl Mørck, who is sidelined to the newly-created Department Q after a traumatic shooting incident. Tasked with investigating cold cases, Mørck begins with the disappearance of politician Merete Lynggaard, a mystery everyone else has written off as unsolvable. This first novel establishes the series’ signature blend of psychological depth, grim humour and the complex moral landscape of Danish policing, while setting up the dynamic between Mørck and his soon-to-be indispensable assistant, Assad. Disgrace (2012) Disgrace sees Department Q handed a closed case – the brutal murder of a brother and sister two decades earlier. Although someone has confessed, Mørck is unconvinced by the official version and is drawn into a world of privil…

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Harriet Tyce: 'No jury in the land would be able to crack The Traitors'
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date: 2026-02-26T09:00:50.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Books
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: RT Book Club
description: Tyce talks Witch Trial, her latest book out now – and it's unintentional link to The Traitors.
encoded: It's been quite the year already for Harriet Tyce. Fresh off an iconic stint on The Traitors where she put the cat among the pigeons in an explosive episode, Tyce has now returned to the day job – writing crime novels. Her first, Blood Orange, was published in 2019 and immediately climbed charts and placed her firmly in the batch of exciting crime writers to watch out for. But it's her latest novel Witch Trial, which is out today (Thursday 26 February), that's got the most attention. "It's always an exciting time [around publication]. I have to say this time it's like it's on steroids. It's been amplified so much," Tyce tells Radio Times a couple of days before her novel is published. Witch Trial tells the story of two girls who are on trial for the murder of their best friend, Christian. As the trial begins, the story is uncovered through the eyes of the jury who can barely comprehend the story they're being told – and when it takes a supernatural turn, it makes us question everything. "My editor at the time suggested I write a book about teenage serial killers. I wasn't so much interested in a serial killer, but a teenage defendant stuck in my head," Tyce explains about the origins of the novel. "I had become very interested in the idea of jurors, in what each individual person brings to the jury room. And the third bit of the puzzle that was missing was the supernatural element, which came from going to see a production of The Crucible. "I've never done anything with a supernatural element before and I've always been terrified of that kind of thing. It was frightening but it was an interesting frightening because I was looking at subject matters I knew nothing about – and that always brings a level of excitement as well, to embark on a completely new topic." A dark puzzle set in Scotland, supernatural presence and an unlikely bunch of people coming together to determine if someone is guilty or not? Sounds an awful lot like Tyce's recent turn on The Traitors. She …

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What happened to Penny Branning on EastEnders and how is Jack responsible?
type: item
date: 2026-02-24T15:30:13.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC One
description: Jack has been left guilt-ridden over her pregnancy.
encoded: Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) is at the centre of a major new EastEnders storyline, that has seen her fall pregnant with Vinny Panesar's (Shiv Jalota) baby. The daughter of Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) is certainly a firecracker of a character, but recent episodes have shown a more vulnerable side. She revealed to cousin Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa) that she'd never envisioned herself as a mother as a result of her disability. Unfortunately, Jack put his foot in it and agreed with her concerns, and the two shared an emotional heart-to-heart about her life-changing injuries. Penny was first introduced in 2008, though there was quite a lengthy absence before she returned in 2024 – so you may be forgiven for forgetting some of the finer character details. Read on to find out what happened to Penny Branning, how Jack is responsible, who her mum is, and who plays her on EastEnders. Penny Branning's backstory - what happened to her? Penny Branning is the daughter of Jack Branning and Selina Branning. She is the half-sister of Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd), Ricky Branning (Frankie Day) and the late James Branning. Although she was born in 1998 on the show, she was first seen on-screen in 2008, when she was played by Seven Dials and Tracy Beaker Returns actress Mia McKenna-Bruce. The star is also set to play Maureen Starkey in the upcoming The Beatles biopics. Penny is a wheelchair user, as a result of a terrible accident she suffered as a child. This took place off-screen. When Jack and Selina were together, he caught a drug dealer who then hit Penny with his car in an act of revenge. It left Penny's spine damaged, and as a result, she needs to use a wheelchair. When she arrived back in Albert Square in 2008, Jack tried to reconnect with his daughter and her mother by taking them out for her birthday. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusiv…

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ITV confirms The British Soap Awards will not return to air in 2026
type: item
date: 2026-02-11T15:09:23.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The British Soap Awards returned in 2025 after a one-year break.
encoded: ITV has today (Wednesday 11th February) confirmed that The British Soap Awards will not air in 2026. An ITV spokesperson exclusively told Radio Times: "The British Soap Awards is taking a break and won't be on air in 2026." The awards last aired in 2025, after taking a one-year break, where EastEnders was crowned the Best Soap, taking the lion's share of the awards on the night, too. The host of the previous two ceremonies was presenter and singer Jane McDonald. It's been a bumper year for all the soaps, most notably ITV's, with its groundbreaking Corriedale kicking off the new year in style, gaining 5.9 million viewers – the biggest audience ITV had in January. ITV wasn't the only soap to do a crossover after Hollyoaks celebrated its 30th birthday with a crossover episode with Brookside. Over on EastEnders, returns of classic characters like Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) and Max Branning (Jake Wood) saw exciting storylines and a tantalising flash-forward to more drama in 2027. In 2024, we ran the RadioTimes.com Soap Awards, celebrating the best storylines of that year – you can see all the fun from the night here. Emmerdale spoilers next week – Bear Wolf arrested as Laurel Thomas learns a shocking secret: View Green Video on the source website Read more: 9 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Murder victim revealed in special flash-forward episode Coronation Street to kill classic character off-screen next month over 35 years after debut 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Shock arrest made after Anthony Trueman's funeral, as Max Branning professes his feelings EastEnders' Kat Moon and Vicki Fowler make risky move to secure Zoe's freedom in BBC iPlayer release Emmerdale reveals Victoria Sugden's exit story following vicious ultimatum in early ITVX release 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Bear Wolf arrested as Laurel Thomas learns a shocking secret Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendat…

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Best series to watch on Disney Plus – February 2026
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date: 2026-02-11T10:15:17.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Drama
subject: TV
description: Don't endlessly scroll – use our handy list instead!
encoded: There have been so many Marvel shows debuting on Disney+ over the last few years, that you may be struggling to keep track. However, one that is definitely worth your time, which was released in January of this year, is Wonder Man, the eight-part series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley. While Kingsley reprises his role of Trevor Slattery from Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Abdul-Mateen plays Simon Williams, an actor trying to get a role in a new superhero reboot film - and desperate to hide that he himself has superpowers. The series joins the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's back catalogue on Disney+, along with other franchise fare such as the many Star Wars shows. However, that isn't all the streamer is known for. It is also home to original series such as Steven Knight's Victorian-era boxing drama, A Thousand Blows, UK thriller series The Stolen Girl and soapy comedy-drama Rivals. Meanwhile, there's also a slew of ITV dramas and reality shows available to stream on the platform, thanks to a landmark agreement between Disney+ and ITVX. There's the likes of Red Eye, Professor T, Love Island and a lot more to get acquainted with, if you missed out on watching them when initially broadcast. Of course, that's just scratching the surface. There are also procedural crime dramas like Tracker, true crime dramas like Murdaugh: Death in the Family, comedy-dramas such as Only Murders in the Building, fantastical period dramas like Washington Black and twisting, turning romantic shows such as Tell Me Lies. Read on for a selection of the standout shows currently available to stream on Disney+ – courtesy of Radio Times. Wonder Man Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leads this low-key Marvel show as Simon Williams, a struggling actor desperate to land the lead role in a superhero reboot film, Wonder Man. Along the way, he meets and becomes friends with Trevor Slattery, the character played by Sir Ben Kingsley, and the two ride the wave of sel…

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The Gruffalo series to get sequel with new character – more than 20 years after last instalment
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date: 2026-02-06T11:47:52.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: The Gruffalo's family is expanding.
encoded: Beloved children's author Julia Donaldson has confirmed she has written a new story about her iconic character, the Gruffalo, and will be introducing a new character. Gruffalo Granny will mark the third book in the series about the creature and his family and friends, and currently is due for release in September. As previously, it will be illustrated by long-term collaborator, Axel Scheffler. Donaldson made the exciting announcement during an appearance on BBC Radio 4's Today programme (Friday 6th February), saying: "It'a always a challenge to write a sequel. I've had this idea for the best part of two decades but I've just been so busy writing other things. And now of course I'm a granny myself, so maybe that's what spurred me on..." Scheffler added: "I've been saying for more than 20 years there wouldn't be a sequel, and it's taught me to never say never. It was a complete surprise for me, but Julia came up with such a wonderful story and I got very excited about it." The Fox, Snake, Owl and Mouse will all return for the sequel. So far, one line has been revealed: "The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." The Gruffalo was first published in 1999, with The Gruffalo's Child following five years later. It was turned into a short film for the BBC by Magic Light Pictures in 2009, with a star-studded cast made up of Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, James Corden and more. The film would go on to be nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 83rd Academy Awards. The Gruffalo's Child was adapted in 2011 with the same cast returning. The Gruffalo's Granny will be released on 10th September 2026. You can pre-order it here. For all the latest RT Book Club news, interviews, Q&As with the authors, reviews of previous books and more, visit The Radio Times Book Club. Looking for more reading recommendations? Join the Radio Times Book Club here - we offer 3-month or 6-month memberships as well as monthly or quarterly subscriptions wh…

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Jade from The Traitors reveals which video games she played to prepare – and it’s not the one you’d expect
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date: 2026-01-27T08:00:02.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Entertainment
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Four games fit for a finalist.
encoded: Jade Scott made it to the final of The Traitors season 4, and she made no secret of her video game experience in the show’s candid pieces to camera. So, here at Radio Times Gaming, we couldn’t resist the opportunity to get on the phone with Jade and find out which games she played in preparation. Surprisingly, Jade didn’t name Among Us — for many, the definitive game like The Traitors — on her list of favourites, noting that she finds it “a bit childish”. What did she play, then? As Jade told us: “I was playing a lot of social deception games. So I played a lot of Project Winter, [which is] a bit different.” Project Winter, if you were wondering, is an 8-player survival game where players have to handle traitorous social situations as well as the deadly weather. Jade continued: “I've never really played Among Us. I just find it a bit childish. That said, I was playing a lot of Dale & Dawson, which was so unserious.” Dale & Dawson: Stationary Supplies can support anywhere from four to 21 players, and it tasks managers and specialists with spotting the slackers in their workforce (and firing them). And did Jade find that her gaming experience really helped in the castle? In Jade’s words: “I think gaming, there's a level of communication needed, especially in teamwork games, right? And you're always talking, whether to your friends, or you are always speaking to teammates that you get allocated with. “I think that helped a lot, especially when I was speaking at the roundtables. Like, I didn't quite realise... it's one thing to speak and it's another thing to watch yourself back when you speak, so that was actually really, really nice to see. “And also, I managed to hit one of the vases with the rocks, so I think that was where my hand eye coordination came in.” Since returning from The Traitors castle, however, Jade’s gaming habits have changed a little. As she puts it: "After coming back, I was kind of like, 'I need a break from social deception games'. So, at the mom…

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The Traitors finalist reveals what shocked her most about 2026 series - and what her strategy was all along
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date: 2026-01-24T12:38:02.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Warning: spoilers ahead for The Traitors finale.
encoded: It's been an epic run of The Traitors and no one had more of a rollercoaster journey on it than Jade Scott. Throughout pretty much every episode of the thrilling fourth season, Jade had heat on her from various contestants - despite being a Faithful the whole time, unlike the victorious Traitors Rachel and Stephen. In an exclusive chat with RadioTimes.com following the explosive finale, Jade confirmed that it was her plan to have suspicion on her the whole time. "My strategy was always to go in and get some suspicion on me because I think that keeps you in the game," the student explained. "If you're too faithful, you get murdered. And you don't really get a say [in front of the cast] if you get murdered, but you can have a say before you get banished to try and convince people not to... "But I think with the way the game played out, there was too much suspicion!" Jade continued, speaking of particularly getting so much heat on her: "I wanted to stay in to do the missions because they're so much fun, and I didn't want to leave because it's so cool. I was trying to strategise and figure out, 'OK, how can I use this to my advantage?' But that just meant all my focus was on that and I had no capacity left to catch Traitors." Now she's had the chance to watch it back, Jade explained she was completely surprised by the Secret Traitor twist. She added: "I was screaming at the TV for me to get it together when I watched it back from the first episode. I was very shy at the start and it took me a while to feel comfortable and get out of my shell. I did so much growth while I was away which was really nice to see. "Watching different conversations that were taking place was really cool, as were the missions. It's so much fun." Jade was happy with her game in the end, and confirmed she wouldn't have changed anything - and even if she had the chance again she would have chosen to be a Faithful. "I love trying to solve puzzles, it's my favourite thing, and that's what Faithfuls…

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26 book-to-screen adaptations in 2026: Including contentious Brontë film and Frankenstein (but not as you know it)
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date: 2026-01-23T07:00:59.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Books
description: From BookTok to classics, there's a wealth of great books being adapted this year.
encoded: Film and TV makers are increasingly looking to page-turning books for their inspiration for stories to tell - and why shouldn't they? There's a wealth of gripping plots and twists just waiting to be projected onto the big (and small) screen. This year, there's set to be a plethora of delightful book-to-screen adaptations for us to enjoy, with classics like Mary Shelley's Frankenstein being adapted (again... but not as you'd think), and of course, Emerald Fennell's already-contentious Wuthering Heights film. For those over on TikTok, there are a few titles coming up you'll definitely recognise from #BookTok, like Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him and Verity, among others. The best bit of all? We've rounded up the hottest adaptations coming to the big and small screens in 2026 - so you can read the books in good time. Make sure to keep this page bookmarked in case any new adaptations are slotted into the release schedule. TV and film adaptations in 2026 Agatha Christie's Seven Dials - out now A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - out now H is for Hawk - out now Hamnet - out now His and Hers - out now People We Meet on Vacation - out now Bridgerton season 4 - 29th January Wuthering Heights - 13th February Outlander season 8 - 6th March The Bride! - 6th March Scarpetta - 11th March Reminders of Him - 13th March Imperfect Women - 18th March Project Hail Mary - 20th March Margo's Got Money Troubles - 15th April Remarkably Bright Creatures - 8th May The Odyssey - 17th July The Book of Magic - 28th September Verity - 2nd October Remain - 23rd October Sunrise on the Reaping - 20th November Dune: Part Three - 18th December Carrie - TBC Pride & Prejudice - TBC The Love Hypothesis - TBC The Other Bennet Sister - TBC 1. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials How to watch: now on Netflix Agatha Christie is a master of suspenseful whodunnits, making her works prime suspects for adaptations. The latest on Netflix is a three-part series based on The Seven Dials Mystery which investigates a myster…

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Coronation Street favourite charged with Billy Mayhew's death amid naive decision in early ITVX release
type: item
date: 2026-01-08T11:35:37.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Warning: contains spoilers for the episode of Corrie airing Thursday 8th January on ITV and ITVx.
encoded: **Warning: Contains major spoilers for the Thursday 8th January 2026 episode of Coronation Street, available now on ITVX and YouTube.** The fallout from Corriedale continued in today's Coronation Street episode, airing Thursday 8th January 2026. All eyes were on Debbie Webster (played by Sue Devaney), who was being set up by her brother, Carl (Jonathan Howard), during the fateful crash. He was drunk-driving behind the wheel of one of the cars primarily involved in the car crash, and the wily villain quickly dragged Debbie into the driver's seat while he scarpered from the scene. Debbie faced a tough interrogation in the police station in today's episode, as the investigating officer pressed hard to find out the truth of what happened. Though it seemed she had an agenda already, and whichever way she questioned, Debbie flustered as she struggled to recall her real story amid her dementia diagnosis; one thing was clear, though, she wasn't going to throw her brother under the bus. Back at Ronnie's (Vinta Morgan), the new husband and Kevin (Michael Le Vell) awaited news from Debbie's police investigation. When the phone rang, it confirmed the worst: she would be charged with death by dangerous driving. View oEmbed on the source website Back at the flat after Debbie returned, the family came to terms with the fact that her court date had been set, with Debbie's future in the balance. It was just about the worst time for Carl to arrive unannounced and ask to stay with Debbie while he got himself back on his feet after a heart attack. Kevin begged Debbie not take in the rogue, but she couldn't turn away her brother and allowed him to stay. Kevin warned, "You'll go to jail because of him." Will she? Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Carl Webster convinces Debbie she caused Billy Mayhew's death Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street …

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Emmerdale confirms prostate cancer story for Cain Dingle – months after wife Moira survives brain tumour
type: item
date: 2026-01-07T00:00:49.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Emmerdale
subject: TV
subject: Soaps
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Corriedale brought new storylines to light.
encoded: Amid the drama of Corriedale, there was a quieter, more sombre, moment for Cain Dingle (played by Jeff Hordley). The Emmerdale favourite was caught up with the drama of the crossover episode when he went on the hunt for evil John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). Unfortunately, while John was arguing with Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley), a shotgun was fired, and caught Cain in the midriff. Later in the episode, while Cain was recovering from the non-fatal shot, the doctor explained how they had found some cancer during the scan process. Confirming the extent of the storyline and that Cain will have prostate cancer, producer Laura Shaw told press including RadioTimes.com: "The Dingle family are set to face huge repercussions [in the aftermath of CorrieDale] and Cain is at the centre of a major prostate cancer storyline spanning across 2026. "Adding to their devastation, Moira will be arrested for human trafficking, with her arrest timed to coincide with her husband's diagnosis. Their complex marriage will be tested as they face dark times." Fans will also recall Moira (Natalie J Robb) suffered with her own terrible diagnosis in 2025. She was diagnosed with a meningioma, a non-cancerous brain tumour which affected her memory, personality changes, confusion, seizures and more. Elsewhere in Emmerdale this year, fans can expect some fallout from the unexpected return of Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) back from the dead. Plus, with both Bear (Joshua Richards), Ray (Joe Absolom) and John dead, there's going to be plenty of police suspicion on all the residents of Emmerdale... Read more: 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Moira Dingle arrested for human trafficking in Celia Daniels death twist Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. Fo…

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Best books released in 2026: including anticipated next novel from best-selling author
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date: 2026-01-02T07:00:43.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: Get your tote bag - it's time to go shopping.
encoded: Last year was a great 12 months, packed with fantastic books to keep you entertained all year. And luckily for us bookworms, 2026 looks to be no different. It can be a little overwhelming finding something to read in a bookshop, and while it's fun browsing the shelves, it's good to know what's worth your time. Thankfully, RadioTimes.com is on hand with our pick of the hottest fiction releases in 2026 you'll want to add to your TBR immediately. And in good news for you, it will be updated as more fantastic books appear on the release calendar – so keep it bookmarked. Read on for our picks of the best books in 2026. 21 best books of 2026 so far Meet the Newmans - Jennifer Niven Half His Age - Jennette McCurdy The Old Fire - Elisa Shua Dusapin (translated by Aneesa Abbas Higgins) Helen of Nowhere - Makenna Goodman Glyph - Ali Smith Greedy - Callie Kazumi Lost Lambs - Madeline Cash Orange - Curtis Garner Suckerfish - Ashani Lewis Cleopatra - Saara El Arifi Gloria Don't Speak - Lucy Apps Strange Buildings - Uketsu Hooked - Asako Yuzuki (translated by Polly Barton) Six Little Words - Sally Page Minor Black Figures - Brandon Taylor Tangerinn - Emanuela Anechoum (translated by Lucy Rand) The Ending Writes Itself - Evelyn Clarke My Year in Paris with Gertrude Stein: A Fiction - Deborah Levy The Calamity Club - Kathryn Stockett Land - Maggie O'Farrell Agrippa - Robert Harris 1. Meet the Newmans - Jennifer Niven Released: 15/01/26 Niven's latest novel is about America's favourite TV family - but when the façade starts to crack, secrets and explosive truths come to light. This one's for fans of Lessons in Chemistry and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. 2. Half His Age - Jennette McCurdy Released: 20/01/26 From the bestselling author of I'm Glad My Mom Died, McCurdy is back with an equally sad and funny novel about sex, class, desire and power. Waldo is going through a range of emotions, but above all, she's desperate to have Mr Korgy, her creative writing tutor. This novel is …

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39 best books of 2025: From Stephen King epic to the Booker Prize winner
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date: 2025-12-29T07:00:22.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Books
description: Like we needed another excuse to go book shopping.
encoded: It's been a fantastic year for book lovers with some extraordinary releases. From Stephen King's latest in the Holly Gibney series to the winner of the Man Booker prize, there's been a wealth of literary feasts to devour. It can be a little daunting seeing so many releases and not quite knowing which books are worth a trip to the shop (not that we really need an excuse). We at RadioTimes.com have picked out the books you need to buy from 2025 – in no particular order. 39 best book releases of 2025 Here is our list of the best book releases of 2025: Normal Women - Ainslie Hogarth Blessings - Chukwuebuka Ibeh So Thrilled for You - Holly Bourne Water Moon - Samantha Sotto Yambao Confessions - Catherine Airey Made Up, but Still True - Donald Sutherland We All Live Here - Jojo Moyes The Voices - Natalie Chandler Carrion Crow - Heather Parry Show Don't Tell - Curtis Sittenfeld Dream Count - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Hunchback - Saou Ichikawa (translated by Polly Barton) Universality - Natasha Brown A Thousand Blues - Cheon Seon-ran (translated by Chi-Young Kim) Deep Cuts - Holly Brickley I Want to Go Home but I'm Already There - Róisín Lanigan Greater Sins - Gabrielle Griffiths The Vipers - Katy Hays Fair Play - Louise Hegarty Aftertaste - Daria Lavelle Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros The Impossible Fortune - Richard Osman The Long Shoe - Bob Mortimer Never Flinch - Stephen King Not Quite Dead Yet - Holly Jackson Strange Pictures - Uketsu, translated by Jim Rion The Man Who Died Seven Times - Yasuhiko Nishizawa, translated by Jesse Kirkwood The Compound - Aisling Rawle The Killing Stones - Ann Cleeves Buckeye - Patrick Ryan Atmosphere - Taylor Jenkins Reid Men in Love - Irvine Welsh The Eleventh Hour - Salman Rushdie Flashlight - Susan Choi What We Can Know - Ian McEwan Flesh - David Szalay Perfection - Vincenzo Latronico, translated by Sophie Hughes Sunrise on the Reaping - Suzanne Collins The End of the World as We Know It - Brian Keene & Christopher Golden Here is all you n…

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Julia Donaldson reveals the one change to The Scarecrow's Wedding she was reluctant to make – but had to
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date: 2025-12-25T08:15:21.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: There are strict rules to follow.
encoded: Julia Donaldson's stories are beloved across the world, and they are equally loved on the screen as they are on the page, thanks to the magical annual adaptations by Magic Light Pictures and the BBC. Usually, they are staunchly accurate to the original text, but sometimes small things need to be tweaked to make it work on TV, as is the way with all book-to-screen adaptations. For The Scarecrow's Wedding, there was quite a sizeable change made to one of the main plot points in the story of Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay's love story. In the book, they are separated as Harry tries to find Betty the exact flowers she wants for her perfect wedding day, and while he's away, the rogue scarecrow, Reginald Rake, drops by the field to try and woo Betty. He goes to extreme lengths to impress her, and one such attempt sees him smoke a cigar, get a cough and then start a fire, which is then put out by a returning Harry. According to Ofcom rules, "the use of illegal drugs, the abuse of drugs, smoking, solvent abuse and the misuse of alcohol must not be featured in programmes made primarily for children unless there is strong editorial justification". As a result, the story was tweaked so the fire is started by Reginald toasting marshmallows instead, ultimately resulting in the same outcome. Speaking of the change, Donaldson said: "In the book, the fire is started by Reginald Rake through smoking. I thought that was really good because it shows him in a really bad light. He is a baddie and he is smoking and in the original book Betty says ‘smoking is bad for you’ and he gets a terrible cough and starts a fire so it shows how bad smoking is. "But apparently in the world of children’s films you are not allowed to show anyone smoking. I personally think it would be better for children to come across smoking in a film or a book and then their parents can talk about it and say it is not a great thing, rather than see someone in a doorway." When asked by Magic Light Pictures if she wou…

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The Scarecrow's Wedding voice cast: Real actors behind cute Julia Donaldson animation
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date: 2025-12-25T08:00:41.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Christmas
description: The star-studded cast will delight this Christmas.
encoded: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Scarecrow's Wedding has been adapted for the BBC by Magic Light Productions, marking over a decade of fantastic storytelling. This Christmas, viewers can enjoy the gorgeous love story between Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay, two scarecrows who fall in love on a farmer's field and plan to have the best wedding ever. But the arrival of smooth-talking Reginald Rake throws a spanner in the works... As ever, this adaptation is jam-packed with talent from the TV and film industry. Read on to find out who's in the voice cast of The Scarecrow's Wedding. The Scarecrow's Wedding voice cast: Sophie Okonedo is the Narrator Jessie Buckley is Betty O'Barley Domhnall Gleeson is Harry O'Hay Rob Brydon is Reginald Rake Sophie Okonedo is the Narrator Where have I seen Sophie Okonedo before? Most recently, you'll have seen Okonedo in popular sci-fi hit, The Wheel of Time and Apple TV+ series Slow Horses. She's also appeared in Doctor Who, Inside No. 9, The Hollow Crown and many more popular series. Jessie Buckley is Betty O'Barley Who is Betty O'Barley? Betty is a scarecrow who lives on the farmer's field and her main mission in life is to get rid of pesky crows who try to eat the crops. Her job is made a little easier when a new scarecrow comes on the field, and she ends up falling in love with him... Where have I seen Jessie Buckley before? Buckley rose to fame after coming second on BBC talent series I'd Do Anything. She would go on to enjoy a successful career in TV, film and theatre, most notably gaining an Oscar nomination for her supporting role in The Lost Daughter. She also has a starring role in Hamnet and has appeared in I'm Thinking of Ending Things, Chernobyl and Wild Rose. Domhnall Gleeson is Harry O'Hay Who is Harry O'Hay? Harry joins Betty in the farmer's field and immediately falls in love with her, going out of his way to make her happy by giving her the best wedding day ever. Where have I seen Domhnall Gleeson before? Gleeson …

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Coronation Street fan-favourite left for dead in horrific Christmas Day attack cliffhanger
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date: 2025-12-25T07:30:55.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: News
description: Warning: Contains spoilers for Corrie's Christmas Day episode, airing currently on ITVX.
encoded: Christmas Day went off with a bang in the Rovers Return on Coronation Street with one character left for dead by the end of a tense day. Tensions were running high to start with as Maggie Driscoll (played by Pauline McLynn) pushed Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) to the edge – and that was before the bird-in-a-bird-in-a-bird was served. It was clear she was the cat who had the cream after uncovering Eva's emotional letter to her aborted baby and she'd wrapped it up, ready to give it to someone under the pretence of secret Santa. After dinner, which was delicious for all accounts, Maggie passed the fateful message to her son, Ben, who opened it and seemed concerned when he read it. Eva begged him to read no more but unfortunately it was too late - the damage was done and Eva's secret abortion was revealed to the whole party. While all that was going on, some more drama was simmering under the surface between Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) and Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale). Daniel is currently seeing athletics coach Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) and though it's early days, he seems smitten - much to the annoyance of teen Will, who is being groomed by the evil teacher. While Daniel and Megan showed off their picture-perfect blossoming relationship, Will was sitting seething and taking any jabs he could at his love rival. When it was home time after the explosive arguments of the day, Daniel whispered to Will that he knew he had a crush on Megan, but to leave romance to the adults. It may have been one jibe too far as Daniel was spotted at the end of the episode face down in the ginnel, having been attacked. With Will undoubtedly the prime suspect, will Daniel pull through? And is the young Driscoll going to be in trouble? Read more: Vile Coronation Street abuser Theo Silverton makes sickening move against Todd Grimshaw in ITVX release Coronation Street Christmas and New Year spoilers: Your day-by-day guide with wedding drama for Debbie Webster Visit our dedicated Coronat…

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Coronation Street's Becky unveils dangerous plan with Carla in ITVX release
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date: 2025-12-24T07:30:56.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: News
description: Warning: contains spoilers for Coronation Street's Christmas Eve episode, airing now on ITVX.
encoded: There’s always a dramatic Christmas in Soap Land and that’s certainly true on Coronation Street this year. Becky Swain (played by Amy Cudden) has managed to get her evil grip into Lisa (Vicky Myers) and it’s brought about a tumultuous time for the latter in the wake of her split from Carla (Alison King). After weeks and months of trying to get back into her good books, Becky finally broke through Lisa’s walls on Christmas Eve during a moment of fragility and the pair shared a kiss, before sleeping together. After the act, Lisa seemed to be torn up about it all and once she had a moment to herself, she tried to get in touch with Carla once more and sent her a heartfelt voice note saying that she loved her and only her. The message finally got through after previously being blocked but Lisa’s face lit up once she saw Carla typing back. However, the audience were finally let into a little secret – it wasn’t Carla typing at all but Becky who had Carla locked up in a dark and dingy cupboard! Forget Spain, Carla certainly wasn’t on any sort of holiday... We all know Becky is a dangerous woman and capable of the worst atrocities. Is this Carla’s last Christmas? Read more: Vile Coronation Street abuser Theo Silverton makes sickening move against Todd Grimshaw in ITVX release Coronation Street Christmas and New Year spoilers: Your day-by-day guide with wedding drama for Debbie Webster Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Emmerdale hit by schedule shake-up tonight amid major sporting tournament
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date: 2025-12-23T11:00:37.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: News
description: There's drama in the Dales and sure to be drama on the pitch, too.
encoded: There's a small shake-up to ITV's schedule tonight (Tuesday 23rd December) due to the continuation of the Carabao Cup competition on the channel. Emmerdale is the main show affected by the cup, and will now air at 7pm instead of the usual 7:30pm. Instead of Emmerdale's usual slot, football fans can see Arsenal take on Crystal Palace in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup. Coverage will take place from 7:30pm, ending at 10:25pm. The winner will progress to the semi-final where they'll face Chelsea. Over at the Dales, the drama is hotting up ahead of what's sure to be an explosive Christmas. Robert (Ryan Hawley) and Aaron (Danny Miller) were hoping for a peaceful Christmas after a dramatic year for the pair, but an intimidation campaign ruins their plans considerably. While they thought Robert's prison lover Ross was the problem, it turns out he isn't behind some of the strange goings-on - but who is? Read more: Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover special releases explosive first-look trailer and confirms more key cast Coronation Street boss gives exciting update on Corriedale crossover Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover event gets title confirmed as production begins on "mind-blowing" stunt episode Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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How to watch Julia Donaldson's The Scarecrows' Wedding and release date
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date: 2025-12-10T11:25:47.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Christmas
description: Another of Julia Donaldson's beloved tales is coming to the BBC this Christmas.
encoded: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's adorable tale, The Scarecrows' Wedding, will be brought to life by Magic Light Pictures for the BBC this Christmas. For over a decade, her beloved stories, ranging from The Gruffalo to Zog and beyond, have been adapted with a star-studded cast for a Christmas Day treat. This year is no different, as Domhnall Gleeson and Jessie Buckley lend their voices to Harry O'Hay and Betty O'Barley, respectively. They're joined by Rob Brydon as the villainous Reginald Rake and Sophie Okonedo as the narrator. The lovely tale recounts the story of two scarecrows who fall in love on a farmer's field and plan to have the best wedding ever, but it's not without peril as Reginald tries to come between the pair with potentially disastrous consequences... Read on for your guide on how to watch The Scarecrows' Wedding, and when it will be on TV this Christmas. How to watch The Scarecrows' Wedding The Scarecrows' Wedding will air on BBC One at 3:10pm on Christmas Day. And after it's aired on the BBC, you'll be able to catch it on BBC iPlayer whenever you desire. You can also find the other Magic Light adaptations on BBC iPlayer right now, so there's plenty to keep little ones entertained over the festive period. Check out the trailer for The Scarecrows' Wedding below: View oEmbed on the source website Read our guide to the best Christmas TV for 2025 The Scarecrows' Wedding will air this Christmas on the BBC. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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The Witcher's Joey Batey reveals how his new novel embraces his Northern identity and being "forgotten" by those in power
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date: 2025-12-03T16:20:55.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Books
subject: Exclusive
subject: RT Book Club
description: Joey Batey's ambitious new novel shows life in the North - and the creativity that stems from there.
encoded: If anyone sings the ditty "Toss a coin to your Witcher", you'd immediately hear the voice and see the face of Joey Batey. The 36-year-old was propelled to fame after his appearance in the hit Netflix series where he performed the catchy tune. But acting is purely one string to Batey's impressive bow; he's one half of indie folk band The Amazing Devil and he's also an author, with his remarkable debut novel the topic of conversation with RadioTimes.com when we caught up. It's Not A Cult is an ambitious folk horror novel, centred around a rebellious band in the North East of England. Callum, Melusine and Al have no band name, but they take their sound across pubs in the locality which tell stories of the 'Solkats', fictional gods of small things. While no one really knows what they're singing about, the band is happiest when they're playing music together - until an act of violence at a pub catches the eye of an influencer and the band suddenly go from having a cult following to having that cult following them. Callum insists the Solkats just want to have an effect on the world, but as their music grows far and wide, and their gigs become more tumultuous, they soon discover that the fictional mischief they've been singing about might just be real after all - and in demand of a sacrifice. It's ambitious and expensive, potentially owing to the fact it had been sitting with Batey for a long time. "When I was about 19, I had met these characters," Batey explained. "I knew the outline of what I wanted to write, but for some reason I was hesitant to put it to paper. I ended up writing a number of other novels throughout my 20s and 30s, just to cut my teeth. I got to a couple of years ago and thought, 'This story's been banging on the door for so long that I think now's the time'. In those years, with the introduction of social media, the story suddenly felt like it was relevant. "I felt like I got all the ingredients for it but I just hadn't put the oven on. When I started …

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Ruth Jones books in order: Guide to Gavin & Stacey creator's fiction and non-fiction
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date: 2025-11-25T07:00:28.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: Immerse yourself in Ruth Jones's glorious literary worlds.
encoded: If you're a fan of When Gavin Met Stacey, you'll no doubt be familiar with Ruth Jones and her work on TV – but did you also know she's a fantastic author of novels? So far, Jones has released four fictional books which have been extremely popular. If you've finished the Radio Times Book Club, sponsored by Dr. Oetker Ristorante choice for November, you'll no doubt want to read even more from the talented Welsh woman. Read on for your guide to the books written by Ruth Jones and in which order you'd be best off reading them. Ruth Jones books in order: Never Greener (2018) Us Three (2020) Love Untold (2022) By Your Side (2025) When Gavin Met Stacey: And Everything In Between (2025 - with James Corden) Never Greener (2018) When Kate was 22, she had an affair with a married man, called Callum, and though it ended in heartbreak, Kate would go on to be a successful actress living in London with her lovely family. And while Callum also was happy in Scotland, a chance encounter between the pair changes everything. Should they risk everything for what could be? Us Three (2020) We all make a promise with someone to stay friends forever, but that can be a little tricky to stick to... Lana Judith and Catrin were best friends throughout primary school and were always there for each other, come what may. But an unexpected event shakes the group to the core and their future as a trio is now in doubt... can they recover what they once had before it's too late? Love Untold (2022) Grace is about to turn 90 and she absolutely doesn't want any fuss – the only thing she really desires is that her family's rift is healed. To do that, she must find her daughter Alys, the only person who can put things right, but she's been away for 30 years... with a lot left unsaid and too many wounds to mention, will Grace get her wish? By Your Side (2025) Linda Standish has been a friend to the friendless for over 30 years through her role at the council's Unclaimed Heirs Unit, and finally it's time for…

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What to read after When Gavin Met Stacey: 17 books for TV-obsessed readers
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date: 2025-11-18T07:00:34.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Books
subject: RT Book Club
description: If you've raced through When Gavin Met Stacey, here's what you should read next...
encoded: If you've raced through the Radio Times Book Club sponsored by Dr. Oetker Ristorante pick for November already, you'll be on the look-out for some more books like it. When Gavin Met Stacey: And Everything In Between tells the story of the inception and subsequent creation of the iconic TV sitcom from the two people who made it, Ruth Jones and James Corden. From humble beginnings when Corden went to a wedding with a bunch of unique people to the very final episode which would be watched by over 19 million people, this is the definitive story of the sitcom that would capture hearts across the nation. You don't just have to be a fan of the show to love this one, though, if you're interested in TV production, that one would've no doubt been a fun read for you. So, if you're looking for your next TV-based read, whether fiction or non-fiction, read on to find out more. 17 books to read after When Gavin Met Stacey Parky: My Autobiography by Michael Parkinson The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series by Jessica Radloff Normal People: The Scripts by Sally Rooney, Alice Birch and Mark O'Rowe We're Falling Through Space: Doctor Who and Celebrating the Mundane by J David Reed Succession season one: The Complete Scripts by Jesse Armstrong Inside No. 9: The Scripts series 1-3 by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith Love That Journey For Me: The Queer Revolution of Schitt's Creek by Emily Garside Lush! by Joanna Page Peaky Blinders - The Real Gangs and Gangsters by Carl Chinn Out of Character by Alison Steadman This Time Next Year by David Jason Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones No Lessons Learned: The Making of Curb Your Enthusiasm by Larry David Fleabag: The Scriptures by Phoebe Waller-Bridge TV: Big Adventures on the Small Screen by Peter Kay Life on Air by Sir David Attenborough Poirot and Me by David Suchet Parky: My Autobiography by Michael Parkinson Michael Parkinson enjoyed one of the most successful careers as an interviewer to da…

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The Celebrity Traitors icon teams up with film legend for romantic Waitrose Christmas 2025 advert
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date: 2025-11-12T12:36:52.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
subject: Christmas adverts
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Waitrose has recruited a star of The Celebrity Traitors for its Christmas advert.
encoded: Waitrose has released its Christmas advert – and it's a fun play on the festive rom-coms we return to every year. Keira Knightley is the female lead alongside an unlikely romantic interest: Joe Wilkinson, who is reprising his role as Phil from the 2024 whodunnit Christmas advert. In the adorable advert, titled The Perfect Gift, the couple have a meet-cute at a Waitrose cheese counter where they discover they share a love of the Sussex Charmer Mature Cheddar – something Phil turns out to be himself... We get to watch their adorable romance develop, not without hiccups admittedly, before Phil recreates Keira's Nan's pie recipe in the ultimate act of love. The small movie highlights centres around the idea of "saying it with food" because, if you can't say it at Christmas, when can you? Speaking of her role in the advert, Knightley says: "I love food, and so when I received this script where I get to fall head over heels in love over a shared love of cheese, I couldn't turn it down! I adored working on this silly, fun and delicious film with Joe and I hope those watching it fall in love too." View oEmbed on the source website If the box above is not showing, you may need to change your privacy settings. In the Radio Times site footer, click ‘Manage Privacy Settings’. Under ‘Site Vendors’, consent to ‘YouTube’, then press Save & Exit. Joe Wilkinson adds: "It was great to be back with Waitrose for their 2025 Christmas campaign. This year, Phil got to enjoy both the love and the food he truly deserved. As you can imagine, it was tough having to eat the delicious Waitrose food and falling in love with Keira, but I just got on with it, like the trooper I am!" The advert is soundtracked by James, and features their hit song She's a Star. Nathan Ansell, Waitrose Chief Customer Officer, says: “When it comes to Christmas, delicious food and drink play a central role in bringing people together and helping us show affection. This year, we welcomed British heroine, Keira Knightle…

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When Gavin Met Stacey details how a party brought about the finale
type: item
date: 2025-11-11T07:00:59.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Books
subject: Magazine
subject: RT Book Club
description: Warm, funny and unforgettable… Gavin & Stacey went out on a high – and all because of a Mexican mariachi party.
encoded: This month’s Radio Times Book Club, sponsored by Dr. Oetker Ristorante, pick tells the story of one of Britain’s best-loved comedies, in a series of conversations between its co-creators James Corden (Smithy) and Ruth Jones (Nessa). In this excerpt, they discuss how last Christmas's finale – watched by more than 20 million people — came to be… James: I’d always thought we should do another one. By the end of series three we had ten million viewers. And it just felt like the show wasn’t going away. People would keep saying, “Go on, do another one". Ruth: It was Mexico that clinched it. James: It was my 40th [in 2018] and my wife, Jules, organised a birthday weekend in Mexico. She flew in my oldest school friend, Sheddy, and she had friends from all over the world fly in. But it was all a massive surprise. Ruth: Julia messaged me and asked, “Would you consider coming to Mexico for it?” And it was strange, because you and I hadn’t really been massively in touch. In fact, I think the last time we’d seen each other was the previous Christmas, when you came over from LA and were staying in a hotel in London, and I remember going there to see you, and being very polite in front of you. Because at that stage you’d so gone into the stratosphere, fame-wise. And I think that disparity is difficult for people sometimes. So Mexico was really key, because then we spent time talking about what a new Gavin & Stacey episode would be. [Before that] I just didn’t want to go back there at all. And I think you did. Then in Mexico we all had to hide away. We knew that you were going to be inside this villa thing, and we all had to gather outside and put sombreros on. One by one, people had to go in. James: Yes, suddenly this mariachi band strikes up, and all these people come in. John Bishop’s there, and all these people I know are marching in wearing sombreros. Then someone opens my laptop, and Tom Cruise is on it, telling me that my mate Sheddy is here, and then he walks in, and then J…

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Disney releases Christmas film from blockbuster director, as he reveals hidden Easter eggs within
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date: 2025-11-10T13:00:58.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Disney
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Meet Doodle.
encoded: Disney has unveiled its holiday short film for 2025, featuring a heartwarming character called "Doodle", played by the iconic John Goodman. There's a little girl at the centre of the story who writes a Christmas list for Santa and also pops on a small doodle creation for him, too. The next morning, while opening her presents, one starts to move and in a Christmas miracle, her drawing has come to life! While she has a fun year with Doodle, it's clear as they approach Christmas again that he longs for a mouth to be able to express himself. The little girl asks for a Mr Potato Head toy which she can then remove the mouth from and give to her friend who can then speak all he wishes. Watch the gorgeous film below: View oEmbed on the source website If the box above is not showing, you may need to change your privacy settings. In the Radio Times site footer, click ‘Manage Privacy Settings’. Under ‘Site Vendors’, consent to ‘YouTube’, then press Save & Exit. The director is none other than Taika Waititi, who also created last year's short, The Boy & The Octopus. Speaking of the film, Waititi said: "What makes this story uniquely Disney is the fact that it's set in the world of a kid. It's a kid and her new best friend, navigating the complex world together, and doing it just with the power of friendship and imagination." John Goodman added: "I’ve always loved being part of Disney stories because there’s a timelessness to Disney’s storytelling – it's fun, it’s heartfelt, and it reminds families of what really matters. This wonderful short captures that same spirit perfectly." Waititi went on to discuss how it's the perfect film for Disney fans as it contains some nods to iconic characters and movies gone by. "It’s always nice and fun to be able to put in Easter eggs from other things too. I mean, at one point we had way too many! That kid’s bedroom was like she owned a Disney store! We had to scale that back a couple of times. "The Stitch mouth is fantastic. In the park scen…

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Disney reveals new Christmas advert from acclaimed Marvel blockbuster director – first look
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date: 2025-11-06T13:00:02.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
subject: Christmas adverts
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: It's sure to be epic.
encoded: We at RadioTimes.com can exclusively reveal a first look at Disney's Christmas advert for 2025. The title is "A Disney Holiday Short: Best Christmas Ever," and it is directed than none other than Academy Award winner Taika Waititi. The poster (below) shows a gorgeous and warm family home which has been decked out for Christmas in a snowy setting. A young girl can be seen in her pyjamas giving an enormous cuddle to a rather unique-looking creature. It's not quite clear what the creature is made from, but appears to be some kind of doodle brought to life. Either way, the young girl is ecstatic to see it! The full short will be launching soon, so keep your eyes peeled for what it might mean! Last year's Disney's Holiday Short was "The Boy & The Octopus", a sweet tale of wonder and friendship which played on the enduring connections that generations of adults and families across the world have with Disney. That one was also directed by Waititi, who's returning this year once more. Many retailers and companies have already released their Christmas adverts – and there's some cracking offerings already. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.​

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Best Christmas adverts 2025: from Wallace & Gromit's cheeky ad with Barbour to John Lewis's tear-jerker
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date: 2025-11-06T09:00:15.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
subject: Christmas adverts
description: It's Christmaaaaaaaaaaas.
encoded: The nights are drawing in and Christmas is certainly approaching – in fact, all that's left now is for shops to deliver their highly-anticipated Christmas retailers. With the festive period being extremely lucrative for retailers as millions flock to the shops for the perfect gifts for their loved ones, it's important to make sure their shop is front of mind for Christmas prepping. Wallace & Gromit have made a welcomed return to screens in Barbour's festive offering and the Grinch even pops up in Asda's ad. One that always gets talked about, regardless of tone, is the John Lewis Christmas advert, which has released uncharacteristically early. Needless to say, it's beginning to look at lot like Christmas. Keep this page bookmarked as we update it with the best Christmas adverts for 2025 from across the UK as they land. Wallace & Gromit x Barbour View oEmbed on the source website Barbour has teamed up with Aardman once again for a fun and festive advert featuring the beloved Wallace & Gromit. In the cheeky advert, viewers are transported to Wallace & Gromit's house where the beloved pup can be seen wrapping a present as best he can for his best pal. Wallace comes in with his new invention, the "Gift-o-matic", which can give gifts, wrap presents, pull a cracker and even unwrap a present for you, fully taking the stress out of Christmas. But in true Wallace & Gromit style, the gizmo doesn't quite work too well and is a little more powerful than Wallace hoped for - with hilarious consequences. Barbour's Group Deputy Managing Director, Paul Wilkinson shared: "We are excited to be continuing our partnership with Aardman for another year; a brand, like Barbour, that is renowned for its heritage, nostalgia, craftsmanship and meticulous detail. This year's film bring a light-hearted charm to Barbour's Original and Authentic Tartans including the Classic Tartan Scarf and the exclusive, reimagined Winterberry Tartan wrapping Wallace's ingenious Gift-o-matic. Whilst rooted in ou…

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Wallace & Gromit return in cheeky Barbour Christmas advert
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date: 2025-11-06T08:00:56.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
subject: Christmas adverts
subject: News
description: The best Christmas advert of the year may have just landed...
encoded: Iconic fashion brand Barbour has teamed up with Aardman once more for their annual Christmas advert. For the past two years, Barbour has collaborated with Shaun the Sheep for some festive fun, but this time they've switched it up and chosen to partner with global icons, Wallace & Gromit. In the advert, viewers are transported to Wallace & Gromit's home, where the beloved pup can be seen wrapping a present for his best friend as best he can. Wallace, ever the creator, decides to showcase his new invention: "Gift-o-matic". The gadget can give gifts, wrap presents, pull a cracker and even unwrap a present for you, fully taking the stress out of Christmas. As ever, Wallace's creation is a little, well, off, and when he sets the machine to unwrap his present from Gromit, he gets a little more than he bargained for, when it also unwraps him of his clothes! In a sweet move, Wallace and Gromit both buy each other the same Barbour Winterberry tartan scarf for each other, which they wear straight away – and surely Wallace will be grateful after losing all his clothes, too! Barbour is celebrating all things tartan after a successful Autumn/Winter 25 campaign, Ode to Ayrshire. Each season, the South Shields brand finds new palettes to celebrate the pattern and this year, the Winterberry colour-way will make a perfect present – just as it did for Wallace & Gromit. Barbour are also releasing more Re-loved jackets in partnership with Oxfam – you'll be able to find them in stores or via an online auction. Speaking of this year's advert, Barbour's Group Deputy Managing Director, Paul Wilkinson shared: "We are excited to be continuing our partnership with Aardman for another year; a brand, like Barbour, that is renowned for its heritage, nostalgia, craftsmanship and meticulous detail. View oEmbed on the source website "This year's film bring a light-hearted charm to Barbour's Original and Authentic Tartans including the Classic Tartan Scarf and the exclusive, reimagined Winterberry T…

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