Sky Q vs Sky Stream: is it time to update your TV set up?
Sky has a selection of bundles and streaming options available, but which is better? Sky Stream or Sky Q?
TV is constantly evolving, what with new programmes, streaming services and technology being released all the time. When it comes to accessing this ever-changing world of TV, Sky plays a big part. At the end of 2022, Sky released Sky Stream in the UK – a service which allows you to stream all your favourite shows in one place, without the need for a satellite dish. Then there's Sky Q, released in 2016, which is more of a traditional box which you need a satellite dish in order to use, and last but not least Sky Glass, the TV set launched in 2021 that has Sky built into the boxset. There’s no getting round it: there's lots of options and it’s confusing when picking the right option for you. If you’re trying to decide which is best for you, read on for our comprehensive guide on two of Sky's popular offerings – Sky Q and Sky Stream. Sign up to Sky Stream from £26 £15 per month Sign up to Sky Q from £32 per month Check out our pieces on What is Sky Stream? and What is Sky Q? for more in-depth looks into the Sky services, as well as Sky Stream vs NOW. Plus, Samsung Ring vs Oura Ring and take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 release date. Jump to: Sky Q vs Sky Stream: what are the key differences? Sky Q vs Sky Stream in detail Sky Q vs Sky Stream: UK price Sky Q vs Sky Stream: design Sky Q vs Sky Stream: interface Sky Q vs Sky Stream: picture and sound quality Sky Q vs Sky Stream: our verdict Sky Q vs Sky Stream: What are the key differences? Sky Q is the brand's original offering, released in 2016. A set-top box which works alongside a satellite dish, it will give the whole family access to their favourite channels, from TV series and movies to sports and documentaries. The Sky Q box can be placed under your TV and using the Sky remote with voice controls, you can flick through all your on-demand and catch-up apps including Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video, and of course Sky TV. Sky Stream, on the other hand, is a plug-in box and can be used on any TV. It's a newer (and slightly cheaper) product from Sky which uses Wi-Fi rather than a satellite dish to give you access to all your favourite streaming platforms and apps. All you need to do is plug the Sky Stream box into your TV via HDMI, connect to the internet and then you can access all Freeview TV and Sky content. There are over 120 channels on offer on services such as Netflix and Sky TV. Buy Sky Q from £32 a month or Sky Stream from £26 £15 a month at Sky View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Sky Q vs Sky Stream in detail Sky Q allows you to see all your streaming services, channels and apps in one place. It is designed to make it easy to move between different subscription services. It comes with a Sky Q box and needs a satellite dish to be installed. Sky Stream is essentially the satellite dish-free option for Sky users. It is a small rectangular box that can be plugged into any TV and is a way of streaming all your platforms and apps over Wi-Fi in one place. It also offers the full Sky Glass interface, meaning access to snazzy features like voice control and 'Restart' which allows you to jump into any live show and start it from the beginning. No more missing the first five minutes of Strictly Come Dancing, only to wonder whether it’s worth casting your vote on your favourite couple if you couldn’t judge their technique; we’ve all been there! Take a look at our Sky Glass Gen 2 release date page for the latest information on this brand-new TV. Sky Q vs Sky Stream: UK price Sky Q starts from £32 per month on a 24-month contract, with an additional set-up fee of up to £49. It's been reduced from £36 per month, so that's a saving of £5 not to sneeze at! This signature Sky bundle includes Sky Entertainment with all your favourite channels (there's over 300), as well as the included cost of Netflix. This is the basic £4.99 Netflix package that has adverts, allows you to watch on one supported device at a time, and download shows onto one device. You can also customise your deal with additional channels at a reduced cost, like Sky Sports for £20 a month or Sky Cinema for £12 a month. Sky Stream is fairly equal in price. You can sign up can sign up to to a 24-month contract for £26, although right now it's on sale for £15 per month, or there is the option to get a 31-day rolling plan for £29 a month (now £18), which means you can cancel at any time. This could be a good choice if you’re just looking to watch a particular show or don’t want to commit to a long payment plan. Both have a £0 upfront fee. Similarly to Sky Q, you can also customise your plan with additional channels, like Sky Sports for £20 per month, Sky Cinema for £10 per month, or even TNT Sports for £28 a month. Sky Q vs Sky Stream: Design Sky Q is a more traditional TV box which sits underneath your TV. It comes with a Sky remote that has voice controls, where you can ask it questions like: 'What should I watch?' The Sky Q box comes in 1TB or 2TB capacities depending on how much recording capability you need. Sky Stream on the other hand is a much smaller device — think palm-sized. It plugs into the back of your TV and unobtrusively allows you to stream to your heart’s content. Sky Q vs Sky Stream: Interface The interface experience on Sky Q and Sky Stream are pretty similar — both use elements of the Sky Glass experience like voice control, tailored recommendations and 'Restart' live TV. While Sky Glass can be activated with a "Hello Sky" voice command, both Sky Q and Sky Stream have the more traditional voice activation via a button on the remote. The main difference is that Sky Stream, similar to Sky Glass, features 'Playlist where you can find something to watch, hit the ''+' on the remote and it will add it to your playlist so you can find it to view later. However, Sky Stream doesn’t come with a hard drive, which means that your selections are only saved for as long as they are available on that particular streaming service. Sky Q vs Sky Stream: Picture and sound quality Sky Q and Sky Stream both have a maximum resolution of 4K. However, content on Sky Stream comes in HD as standard, whereas with Sky Q, HD is an additional bolt-on of £8 per month. You can also buy an Ultra HD add-on for £6 per month, but you do need a 4K TV for it to be effective. Sky Q vs Sky Stream: Our verdict As with everything, it depends what you are looking for. There is a lot of cross-over between the two products and they come at a similar cost for a 24-month contract, so the decision really comes down to a few key choices and what is best for your home. If you’re looking for a traditional Sky experience, the Sky Q is probably the option for you, especially if your home already has a satellite dish. It allows you to watch all your TV platforms in one place, plus have access to apps like YouTube as well as Sky Entertainment channels. Sky Q is also a good option if you’re looking to record a number of shows and store them in one place as it comes with a built-in hard drive. Buy Sky Q from £32 a month at Sky However, if you’ve already got a TV and are looking to access Sky Entertainment shows, Sky Stream might be the best option for you, as long as you have good Wi-Fi — Sky recommends a minimum speed of 10Mbps. If you also don’t have a satellite dish, this might be the choice for you. Like Sky Glass, with Sky Stream you get a small interface upgrade compared to the Sky Q. It is a bit more stylish and user-friendly. So, if aesthetics are important to you, Sky Stream may be the way to go. Bear in mind that there is a cost difference depending on whether you want to sign up for an 18-month contract or a rolling 31-day contract, which comes at a higher monthly cost but can be cancelled at any time. Buy Sky Stream from £26 £15 a month at Sky View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Want to know more? Check out our detailed guide to Sky Q, or find out more about Sky Glass.
27 best autobiographies you have to read in 2025
Whether you're a long-time lover of non-fiction or you're new to the world of autobiographies, this is our list of the 25 best autobiographies you've got to read in 2025.
Whether you're looking for the perfect present or searching for some much-need self care time in 2025, you can't go wrong with a good book. But, while some of us might like to dive deep into the realms of fiction when we're relaxing (or commuting), many more like to stay firmly grounded in reality, which is where our guide of autobiographies comes in. Whether it's sports stars, celebrities or pioneers, there are literally thousands of autobiographies to suit your taste. Retailers like Waterstones and Amazon are choc-a-bloc the things, from age-old classics like Becoming by Michelle Obama or newer titles like 2024's Miranda Hart's I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You. Below, you'll find a jam-packed list of all the best autobiographies to buy this year, and be sure to take a look at Amazon to see if these books are available to purchase on your Kindle, for example, Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings costs £11.85 on paperback and £4.99 on the Kindle. 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Best autobiographies at a glance: Peter Kay’s Diary, Peter Kay | £12.50 Lush!: My Story - From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between, Joanna Page | £25 Source Code, Bill Gates | from £25 I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You, Miranda Hart | from £5.48 Dancing in the Rain, Amy Dowden | from £10.11 The Third Gilmore Girl, Kelly Bishop | from £10.11 All That Matters, Chris Hoy | £22 Diddly Squat: Home to Roost, Jeremy Clarkson | £22 Open, Andre Agassi | £10.99 Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Alderton | £10.99 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou | from £11.85 Wild Swans, Jung Chang | from £10.99 The Year of Magical Thinking, Joan Didion | from £9.85 The Princess Diarist, Carrie Fisher | £2.19 All Creatures Great and Small, James Herriot | from £10.44 This is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay | from £9.75 Long Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela | from £12.10 I'm Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurdy | from £9.95 Becoming, Michelle Obama | from £6.49 Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, Alan Rickman | from £7 Just Kids, Patti Smith | £12.34 What I Ate in One Year, Stanley Tucci | £20 I Am Malala, Malala Yousafzai | from £9.49 Crying In H Mart, Michelle Zauner | £10.99 Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, Matthew Perry | £25 The Woman in Me, Britney Spears | £25 Love, Pamela, Pamela Anderson | from £5.60 Best autobiographies to read in 2025 Peter Kay’s Diary, Peter Kay We have a brand-new title for you: Peter Kay’s Diary by comedian Peter Kay is available to pre-order right now at Amazon, and it will be released on 9th October. Speaking about his new book, Kay said: "Think of this autobiography as a twelve-month subscription to my memories and meanderings across the calendar year. With each month reflecting a different phase of my life, complete with dodgy decisions, bizarre plot twists and more than a few laugh-out-loud moments." With that in mind, you can expect tales of Kay hitting the gym in January, buying his first house in May, holidaying at Butlin's in the summer, and relaxing in front of the telly with a glass of Bailey's over Christmas. Plus, one thing's for certain: the book will be funny! Pre-order Peter Kay’s Diary by Peter Kay for £12.50 at Amazon Lush!: My Story - From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between, Joanna Page <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/03/Lush-My-Story-From-Swansea-to-Stacey-and-Everything-in-Between-by-Joanna-Page-best-autobiographies-2025-0bc3d19.png" width="1200" height="900" alt="Front cover of Lush! My Story - From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between by Joanna Page" title="Lush! My Story - From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between by Joanna Page best autobiographies 2025" /> It's been a great year for Gavin & Stacey fans as James Corden and Ruth Jones have announced they're heading on tour, and now, Stacey herself (Joanna Page) has released an autobiography about her journey to stardom. In Lush!, Page shares her story from growing up on the Welsh coastline to moving to London alone at age 18, and the Gavin & Stacey actor will take readers behind the scenes of her acting roles, which includes anecdotes about stars like James Corden, Richard E Grant and Emma Thompson. Lush!: My Story - From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between by Joanna Page for £25 at Waterstones Take a look at An Evening With James Cordon and Ruth Jones tickets. Source Code, Bill Gates New to 2025, Bill Gates has released the autobiography, Source Code, which tracks the life, upbringing and of course business acumen of the tech billionaire. Gates starts from childhood and goes up to the pivotal moment he dropped out of Harvard in 1975. Complete with honest tales about his early days in Seattle, and the early stages of Microsoft – when the company only had a dozen employees to its name – this gives you a whole new insight into the mind of the man who changed the world. Buy Source Code by Bill Gates from £25 at Waterstones undefined I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You, Miranda Hart She was once the darling of awkward BBC comedy with her hit sitcom, Miranda, until she went through, as she calls it "a difficult decade." Speaking out for the first time, I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You is Miranda Hart's exploration of illness, recovery and the lessons she has learned on the way. Throughout the book, she consults with neuroscientists, therapists, sociologists and more to bring us the tools and practices she used to feel better. Plus, there's plenty of life affirming philosophies and trade-mark Miranda optimism. Buy I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You from £5.48 at Amazon undefined Dancing in the Rain: My story of hope, courage and resilience, Amy Dowden Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden opens up about her life with breast cancer and Crohn's disease in this inspirational read. From growing up in the Welsh Valleys with a dream of being a dancer, to standing on the glittering stage of prime-time television, Dowden takes us through her ups and downs. She talks about her debilitating illness as a teen and her recent chemotherapy treatments, while assuring us that her spirit and dream remains unbroken. Buy Dancing in the Rain: My story of hope, courage and resilience from £10.11 at Amazon undefined The Third Gilmore Girl, Kelly Bishop Gilmore Girls fans your time has come! Kelly Bishop, AKA Emily Gilmore, finally speaks out about her time as the iconic matriarch of Hertford, Connecticut. She also takes us through her storied career from winning a Tony Award for her turn in the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line to her memorable performance as Jennifer Grey’s mother in Dirty Dancing. Buy The Third Gilmore Girl from £10.11 at Amazon undefined All That Matters: The Inspirational and Uplifting Memoir of Hope, Chris Hoy Sir Chris Hoy's heartfelt memoir dwells on how the Olympic cycling legend has coped with his terminal cancer diagnosis and managed to focus on the moments in life that really matter. He looks at the challenges he's faced in career and life and how he's overcome them with the help of family and friends. Buy All That Matters: The Inspirational and Uplifting Memoir of Hope for £22 at Waterstones undefined Diddly Squat: Home to Roost, Jeremy Clarkson You can now pick up another addition of the Diddly Squat series by TV presenter turned farmer Jeremy Clarkson. Welcoming you back to Clarkson's farm this story holds more than a few challenges: "The spring barley crop failed. Just like the oil seed rape. And the durum wheat. Then the oats turned the colour of a hearing aid and the mushrooms went mouldy." But the determination is still there and the lessons are being learned, so let's see how he gets on next. Buy Diddly Squat: Home to Roost for £22 at Waterstones undefined Open, Andre Agassi Written in 2009, this is the autobiography of the American former World No.1 tennis player, Andre Agassi. Written in collaboration with JR Moehringer from a collection of hundreds of hours of tapes, this memoir gives top insight into the life of a professional sportsperson. Agassi's was a career of fierce rivalries and it's fascinating to hear these from the perspective of an insider. Like many high-performing careers, in sport children are singled out for their talent at a young age, and Agassi describes the intensity of training for himself and his fellow tennis players in their collective pursuit of excellence. This book would make a great present for any tennis fan, and gives an interesting insight into the man behind the nickname 'The Punisher'. Buy Open by Andre Agassi for £10.99 at Waterstones undefined Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Alderton Everything I Know About Love follows Times columnist Dolly Alderton through her early life and 20s. It tackles themes of dating, love, friendship as Alderton comes of age and grows into herself. Dispersed with recipes in the style of Nora Ephron's Heartburn, the book gained a cult following since it was published in 2018 and won a National Book Award (UK) for best autobiography of the year. Alderton's memoir has also now been turned into a BBC TV show which follows a fictionalised version of Alderton and her friends as they navigate life in London. Buy Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton for £10.99 at Waterstones undefined I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings is the first of seven autobiographies Angelou wrote about her life. It follows her childhood, beginning when she's just three years old and spanning to when she is 16 — from her time as a child to when she had a child herself. The book follows the young Maya as she and her brother Bailey are moved between family members following the separation of her parents. Discussing themes of racism, sexual assault and displacement, the expertly crafted narrative is widely taught in schools here and in the US. Written in the aftermath of the death of Martin Luther King Jr in 1968, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings became an instant classic and is a must-read. Buy I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou from £11.85 at Amazon undefined Wild Swans, Jung Chang Slightly different from traditional first person autobiographies, in this book Jung Chang tells the stories of three generations of women in her own family — her grandmother, her mother and herself. At a time when China is becoming increasingly isolated from the rest of the world, this book provides vital context into the 20th century history of the country. Through the stories of her grandmother who was given to a warlord as a concubine, and her mother who was a young idealist during the rise of Communism, she captures moments of bravery, fear, and ultimately survival. The book, which is banned in China, has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide and is as beautifully written as it is educationally fascinating. Buy Wild Swans by Jung Chang from £10.99 at Amazon undefined The Year of Magical Thinking, Joan Didion Published in 2005 when it went on to win Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography, this book follows Didion in the year after her the death of her husband of nearly 40 years, John Gregory Dunne. In this harrowing depiction of grief, love and loss, Didion turns her personal experience into one that is universally relatable. Didion and Donne's adopted daughter Quintana fell ill days before his death and was still in hospital when he died. Didion recounts her experience caring for her throughout the book, all while going through her own grief. While not an easy read, this is an incredibly powerful one. Buy The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion from £9.85 at Amazon undefined The Princess Diarist, Carrie Fisher This might be an obvious choice for any Star Wars fan, but we think the appeal of this book stretches far beyond just that. Made up of the diaries Fisher wrote when she was 19 years old and first started playing Princess Leia, the book was released shortly before her death in 2016. Any peak behind the scenes of such a well-known franchise is bound to be popular, and this examines her experience as a young adult thrust into the world of fame and sex. Unlike her deeply person earlier memoir Wishful Drinking, in which Fisher described her struggles with mental illness, The Princess Diarist is full of bombshell revelations and funny punchlines, making for an enjoyable read. Buy The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher for £2.19 at Amazon undefined All Creatures Great and Small, James Herriot This book would make a great gift for the animal lover in your life, or any fan of the great outdoors. In it, James Herriot recounts his experiences as a newly qualified vet working in the Yorkshire Dales in the 1930s. The first in his series of memoirs, All Creatures Great and Small finds Herriot in situations where there are high stakes, and more often than not some hilarity (think escaped pigs!). In the years since their first publication, the books have become classics. If you want more of All Creatures Great and Small, there is also a TV adaptation to get stuck into. Buy All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot from £10.44 at Bookshop.org undefined This is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay This autobiography follows Adam Kay through his years as a junior doctor specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology and working within the NHS. It will have you crying of laughter and sorrow as the young doctor finds himself helping people from all walks of life, all while his own personal life falls into disarray. Kay's debut publication was the bestselling non-fiction title of 2018 in the UK and stayed at the top of the charts for weeks. This is Going to Hurt was adapted into a limited drama series by the BBC earlier this year starring Ben Whishaw, which used elements of the book to explore wider themes around health and the NHS. Buy This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay from £9.75 at Amazon undefined Long Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela This autobiography hardly needs an introduction. It tells the life story of former South African President and antiapartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela, covering his childhood, education and the 27 years he spent in prison. Mandela is internationally praised for overcoming enormous persecution and struggle, rebuilding South Africa's society as President. The film adaptation of his autobiography stars Idris Elba as Mandela, and was released shortly after his death. The Kindle edition of this book starts from just £6.99. Buy Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela from £12.10 at Amazon undefined I'm Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurdy Jennette McCurdy's memoir has been one of the most talked about books of 2022. A former child star best know for her role on Nickelodeon's iCarly in the USA, McCurdy's memoir describes her experience growing up in the limelight with an abusive parent. The book's title has, unsurprisingly, been a big talking point, but it addresses an issue faced by many who write about their life experiences — how do you write about your true experience without damaging your relationships? In this frank and often funny book, McCurdy describes the emotional complexity of receiving abuse from someone you love. Buy I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy from £9.95 at Amazon undefined Becoming, Michelle Obama America's former First Lady Michelle Obama recounts experiences of her life in this record breaking autobiography, from growing up on the south side of Chicago with her parents and brother, to attending Princeton University and Harvard Law School before returning to Chicago as a qualified lawyer. It was whilst working at a law firm in the city that she met her husband Barack Obama. Obama uses her elegant story telling to take us along on the incredible journey she went on, as an accomplished lawyer, daughter, wife and mother to becoming First Lady. This is an autobiography that lets you see history from the insider's perspective and is definitely a must read. Buy Becoming by Michelle Obama from £6.49 at Amazon undefined Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, Alan Rickman Alan Rickman was much loved for his roles in fan favourite films, such as Hans Gruber in Die Hard and Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series. This collection of diary entries, written with the intention of being made public and published after his death, give his witty insights into his day-to-day life but also his take on world events. The book is filled not only with delightful showbiz gossip, but also with snippets of hidden moments — from his disbelief and grief at the sudden death of actor and friend Natasha Richardson, to the relief he feels that the costume for Severus Snape still fits. Buy Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman by Alan Rickman from £7 at Amazon undefined Just Kids, Patti Smith On its release in 2010, Patti Smith's memoir won the US National Book Award for Nonfiction. In many ways it is a love letter to her life long friend, the artist Robert Mapplethorpe. In Just Kids, she recounts their meeting, romance and how they continued to inspire and encourage each other in their artistic pursuits for the rest of their lives. This story which so vividly depicts life is, however, overshadowed by Mapplethorpe's death. Read for a vivid description of the New York art scene in the late '60s. Buy Just Kids by Patti Smith for £12.34 at Bookshop.org undefined What I Ate in One Year, Stanley Tucci Stanley Tucci has long been beloved for his nuanced and charming acting performances, but in the last few years has gained popularity for his true love — food. Between his CNN series Searching for Italy making us all cross eyed with food envy, and his cookbook The Tucci Table written with wife Felicity Blunt, there's no getting away from the fact that Stanley Tucci is giving Italian food an even better name than it had already. But there's a good reason for Tucci's renewed love of food and his devotion to these passion projects. He was diagnosed with oral cancer in 2018 which left him unable to eat for several months, and even after he was able to eat again, his sense of taste was changed. In this second memoir after Taste, he records twelve months of eating, in restaurants, kitchens, film sets, press junkets, at home and abroad, with friends, with family, with strangers, and occasionally just by himself. We recommend having a bowl of pasta in front of you while you read this! Buy What I Ate in One Year, Stanley Tucci from £20 at Waterstones undefined Calling all bookworms, take a look at the best Kindle deals this month. I Am Malala, Malala Yousafzai Malala Yousafzai's story is undeniably an incredible one. After the Taliban took over in Swat Valley in Pakistan where she was born, Yousafzai was prevented from going to school. Despite being just a child herself, she became outspoken on girls' right to learn and in 2012, she was shot in the head by a masked gunman while on the bus to school. After the attack Yousafzai moved to the UK with her family. In this autobiography, she describes the importance of female education, starting the Malala Fund, and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. This book will leave you inspired. Buy I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai from £9.49 at Bookshop.org undefined Crying In H Mart, Michelle Zauner Michelle Zauner is an Asian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist best known as lead of the band Japanese Breakfast. In this memoir, Zauner explores her relationship with her Korean heritage and how her mother's death forced her to reckon with the side of herself she had all but lost. At the heart of this book about love, loss and grief is food. It acts as a constant dialogue between Zauner and her mother, as well as an enduring connection with her Korean heritage. This makes for a highly emotional and thought-provoking read. Buy Crying In H Mart by Michelle Zauner for £10.99 at Waterstones undefined Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, Matthew Perry Last year, we were saddened by the news that Friends actor Matthew Perry had sadly passed away, his autobiography, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing had become a bestseller the year before. In Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing, Perry takes the reader behind the scenes of the most successful sitcom of all time (Friends), and he opens up about his private struggles with addiction. The book is honest and moving, with plenty of Perry's trademark humour, too. Buy Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry for £25 at Waterstones undefined The Woman in Me, Britney Spears If the reviews of Britney Spears's autobiography are anything to go by — "The easiest 5 stars I've given" — The Woman in Me is sure to be a hit with Spears fans. For the first time in a book, Spears is sharing her truth with the world: The Woman in Me tackles themes of fame, motherhood, survival and freedom, and Spears doesn't shy away from speaking about her journey as one of the world's biggest pop stars. Buy The Woman in Me by Britney Spears for £25 at Waterstones undefined Love, Pamela, Pamela Anderson We might think we know Pamela Anderson as the bombshell in Baywatch, Playboy's favourite cover girl, and, more recently, making makeup-free appearances on red carpets – looking beautiful as she does so; she's an icon and an activist, and now we can read all about her in her own words for the first time. Anderson uses a mixture of poetry and prose to speak about her childhood, career, and how she lost control of her own narrative. Buy Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson from £5.60 at Amazon undefined For more on reading, be sure to check take a look at how to read Adam Kay's books in order and Richard Osman books in order.
Best Strictly Come Dancing gifts to buy in 2025
We all know a Strictly Come Dancing super fan. Well, here's our list of the best Strictly gifts and experiences to buy them in 2025 – Keeeeeeeeep Dancing!
With Strictly Come Dancing officially back in our lives, we're feeling simply gorgeous darling! This year's series is the 21st season of Strictly, having first come onto our screens in 2004. You can count on the RadioTimes.com team to keep you up to date with all of the latest Strictly news, glitz and glamour, starting with the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up. So, to keep the super fan in your house quiet (we all know it's you, really), we've got 15 of the best Strictly Come Dancing gifts. From tickets to the upcoming tour, to a sparkling glitterball to stick on the ceiling, this list is the perfect accompaniment to this year's series. Or, if you're thinking far ahead, this will provide some great inspiration for a Christmas present, as we've got books, DVDs and glitter galore. Here is our list of the best Strictly Come Dancing gifts to buy this year which are sure to secure 10s across the board. Looking for some exciting Christmas activities to plan before the Christmas season kicks in? Then check out the best UK Christmas markets, best Christmas shows and best UK pantomimes. Plus, did you know Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour tickets are on sale now? Best Strictly Come Dancing gifts at a glance: Star Dancer Scoring Paddle, £7.99 Strictly Come Dancing: The Most Glorious Collection, £9.99 Personalised 'Shh.. I'm Watching Strictly' Mug, from £12 Official Strictly Come Dancing annual 2026, £14.99 £12.49 (save £2.50 or 17%) Personalised Disco Glitter Ball Award, £10.50 Behind the Sequins — My Life by Shirley Ballas, £14.99 £12.49 (save £2.50 or 17%) Mirrored Disco Ball, £14.98 £11.01 (save £3.97 or 27%) Craig Revel Horwood's Ballroom Dancing guide, £18.99 £14.99 (save £4 or 21%) Finding my own Rhythm: My Story by Motsi Mabuse, £20 Visit the Blackpool Tower Ballroom for two, £21 Anton Du Beke - At the Musicals, from £33.24 Custom Dancing Couple Cartoon Mug, £26.02 Ballroom and Latin Dance experience for Two, £50 Strictly Come Dancing Live!, from £50.95 Best Strictly Come Dancing gifts to buy in 2025 Strictly Come Dancing Live! The Strictly Come Dancing Live tour is back in 2025 with judge Motsi Mabuse taking part as a judge for the very first time. She'll be joining Craig, Shirley and Anton, and a cast of yet-to-be-announced celebrities for another sparkling competition full of dazzling routines. The show is coming to London, Birmingham, Manchester and more in 2025, and if you haven't already bought tickets, availability is running low. Buy Strictly Come Dancing Live! tickets at Ticketmaster If tickets for your preferred date and location have sold out or if you're looking to make your Strictly day out even more special, take a look at hospitality packages at reputable hospitality site Seat Unique. Buy Strictly Come Dancing Live! hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Plus, if you want to make things extra special, you can order a customised gift voucher as a memento of your trip to see the tour. Buy Strictly Come Dancing Live Gift Voucher for £7.95 at Not On The High Street Ballroom and Latin Dance experience for Two What's better than watching Strictly? Being on Strictly! This dancing experience lets you learn the crafts of elegant ballroom and spicy Latin with the help of expert instructors. Plus, there's a glass of fizz waiting for you and your dance partner at the end. Buy Ballroom and Latin Dance experience for Two for £50 at Virgin Experience Days undefined Official Strictly Come Dancing annual Any Strictly fan would love to get their hands on this year's Strictly Come Dancing annual. Packed full of facts, stats and games, it's perfect for those who don't forget about the series after the final. Official Strictly Come Dancing annual 2026 for £14.99 £12.49 (save £2.50 or 17%) at Amazon undefined Star Dancer Scoring Paddle Don't miss the chance to pass judgement in your own home with these scoring panels. Perfect for Christmas Day dance-offs or telling someone they're a disaster, darling! 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Buy Finding my own Rhythm: My Story by Motsi Mabuse for £20 at Waterstones Visit the Blackpool Tower Ballroom for two Making it to Blackpool is always a big moment for Strictly contestants, especially since the special episode has been hampered for the past couple of years by the pandemic. With this experience from Virgin Experience days, you and a friend or loved one can see the splendour of the Blackpool Ballroom for yourselves. You'll get to learn about its history, see the elegance and refinement up close, and even take a spin on the famous dance floor! Buy tickets to visit the Blackpool Tower Ballroom for £21 at Virgin Experience Days undefined Personalised Disco Glitter Ball Award If you've ever dreamt of holding your very own Glitterball trophy, you can do just that— without storming the stage! This Disco Glitter Ball Award from Etsy can be personalised with a message of your choice engraved at the base. 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Nintendo Switch offers for June 2025: Latest deals on Lite and OLED bundles
If you've got your eye on the Nintendo Switch original, OLED or Lite versions, here are the best offers available right now, from bundles to cheap console prices.
It's been seven years since Nintendo released its handheld console, the Nintendo Switch, in 2017 and it's still one of the most popular gaming devices around. There are three models of the console to choose from – the original Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch OLED and the Nintendo Switch Lite. Plus, you've probably heard the news that a Nintendo Switch 2 will be hitting the shelves very soon. All three have slightly different functions and also come at different price points. If you're struggling to choose between the different models, we've written an article with the pros and cons of the Nintendo Switch vs Lite. With the Switch 2 soon available to purchase outright, there are plenty of deals popping up on the first Switch model. Some are just on the consoles themselves, but as you're likely to also buy some games or accessories either when you buy a Nintendo Switch or soon after, it makes sense to buy these in a bundle with the console – and this is where we're seeing some of the greatest savings. There are also options to make savings by buying refurbished or pre-owned models, which is a great way to act more sustainably and reduce your carbon footprint, as well as saving a bit of cash. The cheapest you will currently find standalone consoles is £169.99 for the Nintendo Switch Lite, £243 for the standard Nintendo Switch and £208.99 for the newest Nintendo Switch OLED. From console deals to gaming bundles, here are all the best offers on Nintendo Switch in the UK right now. If you're looking for more deals on gaming consoles, check out our roundup of the biggest Xbox Series X deals and PS5 deals. Plus, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge UK release date. We've got exciting updates for Nintendo Switch fans, as the Nintendo Switch 2 release date is announced, plus Nintendo Switch 2 accessories. Best Nintendo Switch offers at a glance: Nintendo Switch OLED | £328 £208.99 (save £119.01 or 36%) Nintendo Switch OLED Red | £309.99 £299 (save £10.99 or 4%) Nintendo Switch Lite Blue | £170 £132.97 (save £37.03 or 22%) Nintendo Switch with three games | £359.99 Nintendo Switch OLED, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and three months online membership | £309.99 Nintendo Switch OLED The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition | £319.99 Nintendo Switch OLED & Nintendo Switch Sports | £346 £330.99 (save £15.01 or 4%) Nintendo Switch Orzly Accessory Bundle Kit | £49.99 £44.99 (save £5 or 10%) SanDisk microSDXC card 64GB Yoshi edition | £22.99 Get up to three months' free Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness+ with the Nintendo Switch Read the Technology newsletter for the latest Nintendo Switch deals Best UK Nintendo Switch offers, discounts and deals in June 2025 Nintendo Switch Neon and Mario Kart 8 Bundle | £309 What's the deal? This huge bundle includes a Switch console, extra remote accessories, an online membership and two games, including Mario Kart 8. With this console and game, you can take on up to 12 players online and up to eight in local wireless multiplayer, and there's the option to ride solo, too. Why we chose it: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the best games you can play on a Nintendo Switch, with a record-breaking 48 courses to race on and new vehicles and characters added as well. Race as Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, King Boo, Dry Bones or Bowser Jr, plus all of the originals. Nintendo Switch (Neon Red & Blue), Sports, Online 12 Month Membership, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & Venom Joy-Con Racing Wheels Bundle | £309 Nintendo Switch OLED | £328 £208.99 (save £119.01 or 36%) What's the deal? You can get the Nintendo Switch OLED for £208.99 now at OnBuy, which is less than the RRP of the original Switch. Why we chose it: The Nintendo Switch OLED is the latest model from the brand, which was released in 2021. When our experts tested it they gave it 4.2 stars, citing the amazing quality of the OLED screen. Read the full review of the Nintendo Switch OLED here. To be able to buy this console for under £300 is a really good deal. Nintendo Switch OLED | £328 £208.99 (save £119.01 or 36%) Nintendo Switch OLED Red What's the deal? Right now you can also nab a brand-new Nintendo Switch OLED Red for £299 at Very. Why we chose it: At Very, you can claim up to £210 when you trade-in your old device. Nintendo Switch OLED Red | £309.99 £299 (save £10.99 or 4%) Nintendo Switch Lite Blue | £171 £132.97 (save £37.03 or 22%) What's the deal: Save £37.03 on the Nintendo Switch Lite Blue – that's a saving of 22% off the original price. Why we chose it: If you're looking for a slightly cheaper option that also happens to be more lightweight and portable, then this is the model for you. Nintendo Switch Lite Blue | £171 £132.97 (save £37.03 or 22%) Get a Nintendo Switch bundle with three games What's the deal? Not only can you bag yourself a Nintendo Switch, but you can also get your hands on three popular games: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Minecraft and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Why we chose it: With this bundle you can jump straight into the fun of owning a Switch by owning three of the best games Nintendo has to offer. Minecraft, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are three of the most popular games of the past few years and are suited to both single and multi-player. Nintendo Switch with Animal Crossing New Horizon, Minecraft and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | £359.99 Nintendo Switch OLED, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and three months online membership What's the deal: At Nintendo Store, you can get the Nintendo Switch OLED, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a three-month online membership (which gets you more games) for £309.99. Why we chose it: This bundle is a great option for gatherings as it a brand-new console, plus the ultimate family game. Nintendo Switch OLED, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and three months online membership | £309.99 Nintendo Switch OLED The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition What's the deal: Another great bundle is this Nintendo Switch and Legend of Zelda package from Nintendo Store. For £319.99, you get the new game: Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Why we chose it: For Zelda fans, this is the way to get the latest game plus a shiny new console. Nintendo Switch OLED The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition | £319.99 Switch OLED & Nintendo Switch Sports What's the deal? This deal from Very allows you to get a Nintendo Switch console, the Nintendo Switch Sports game and a three-month online membership (to access more games). Why we chose it: Nintendo Switch sports features six different sports- football, bowling, tennis, badminton, volleyball and chambara – which you can play either by yourself or with your family and friends. Switch OLED & Nintendo Switch Sports | £346 £330.99 (save £15.01 or 4%) Get everything you need in the Orzly Accessory Bundle Kit What's the deal: The Orzel Accessory Bundle Kit comes with everything you need to make the most of your gaming experience: Joy-Cons, Wheels, a protective case, screen protector, and more. Why we chose it: This is a great example of getting the most for your money; bundles save you time and money by including everything you could need in one neat package. Orzly Accessory Bundle Kit | £49.99 £44.99 (save £5 or 10%) Snag the limited edition Yoshi 64GB Nintendo Switch memory card What's the deal? Snag the Yoshi edition SanDisk 64GB memory card for just £22.99 - it's suitable for Nintendo Switch consoles. Why we chose it: This memory card has been designed, tested and approved for the Nintendo Switch and can give your console 64GB of extra space on which to save games. With a transfer rates of 100MB/s, you can load and save your games quickly and not have to worry about storage. SanDisk microSDXC card 64GB Yoshi edition | £22.99 Reckon you're a Mario master? Try our quiz below! View Riddle on the source website Get up to three months free Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness+ with the Nintendo Switch What's the deal: Currys are offering up to three months free of Apple services, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness+, when you buy the Nintendo Switch neon red and blue console. Why we chose it: With a combined saving of £95.88 on all these Apple services, this is one of the best value-for-money Nintendo Switch deals out there. You'll get access to a range of TV shows, movies, workouts, music and more. Get up to three months free Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness+ with the Nintendo Switch at Currys Read the Technology newsletter for the latest Nintendo Switch deals What's the deal: If you want the latest deals, check out our Technology newsletter. Every fortnight we publish a round-up of the latest offers on streaming, gaming and hardware, including Nintendo Switch. Why we chose it: What's better than a list of the latest deals and discounts delivered straight to your inbox? For even more savings on consoles, be sure to check out the best PS5 deals for this month and the best Sky Stream offers.
Best Apple Music offers: Cheapest way to get Apple Music in 2025
Here are the latest deals on Apple Music in the UK, plus how to get six months for free.
Our complete guide to the best Apple Music deals available right now is a fool-proof way to listen to all your favourite tunes, as well as curated playlists and radio stations, without breaking the bank. Since its launch in 2015, Apple Music has been Apple's answer to other music streaming services, like Spotify and Amazon Music. The streaming service has tunes over 100 million songs from thousands of artists, as well as exclusive content in the form of its own radio stations: Apple Music 1, Apple Music Country and Apple Music Hits. Apple Music normally costs £10.99 a month, but there are a number of ways to lower the cost, and even to get up to six months for free. Firstly, it all depends about which plan you are selecting: Apple Music Voice costs just £4.99 a month and allows you to access Apple Music through Siri when connected to Wi-Fi. You could also go for the Apple Music Family Plan, which costs £16.99 per month but allows up to six people to listen, each with an individual music library and personalised music recommendations. There's also Apple One, which gives you access to a number of the different subscription services including Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Fitness+ and more; you can currently get a one month Apple One free trial. So, listen up, here's the best ways to save on Apple Music. Get six months Apple Music for £2.99 Want to compare music streaming services? Then take a look at our Apple Music vs Spotify and Amazon Music vs Spotify. Plus, the new iPhone 16e is available to pre-order and these are the best iPhone 16e UK deals we've found so far. Best Apple Music offers at a glance: Get six months' Apple Music for £2.99 Get three months of Apple Music free with select devices Get a student subscription for Apple Music from £5.99 a month Get six months free as an Inclusive Extra with EE Get one month Apple One free trial Save up to £7 with an Apple Music Family plan Sign-up to the RadioTimes.com Technology newsletter Secure two months free with Shazam Bag three months free Apple Music with iD Mobile Best Apple Music offers in the UK right now Get six months' Apple Music for £2.99 What's the deal? If you're a new subscriber to Apple Music, you can now get six months for just £2.99 – that's £2.99 overall, not every month, To start the free trial, simply redeem on an iPhone, iPad or Mac and away you go. Why we chose it: The normal cost of Apple Music is £10.99, meaning you're saving £65 for less then the cost of a Starbucks coffee. Something to be aware of is that you will be charged £10.99 per month automatically after the trial ends. Get six months' Apple Music for £2.99 Get three months for free with eligible devices What's the deal? This is a great chance to three months worth of music streaming for free. This is available with Apple's audio devices — AirPods, HomePod mini, and Beats headphones. You don't have to be buying something new either, as you can redeem this offer even if you've owned your earphones or speaker for a while, you just need to make sure your device is running on the latest version of iOS. Why we chose it: Not only is this a great deal, we loved that it isn't just available to those making a new purchase but anyone with an eligible device. Do be aware, though, that this deal is only on offer to those who are new subscribers to Apple Music — so if you've already been a user, this isn't the one for you. Get three months of Apple Music for free at Apple Get a student subscription for Apple Music from £5.99 a month What's the deal? If you're a student, you can get an Apple Music free trial, followed by a subscription for just £5.99 per month for up to 48 months. Why we chose it: For students, cash can be tight, and this is a really good way to get access to Apple Music, especially as the student package gives you access to all the same features as the normal package. You can also use the one month free trial if you're a first time subscriber to Apple Music. Get a student subscription for Apple Music from £5.99 a month Get six months free as an Inclusive Extra with EE What's the deal? Get six months of Apple Music for free with EE phone plans. This is available whether you're getting an iPhone or an Android phone. If you go for a Full Works plan with EE, you'll get Apple One, which includes Apple Music as well as Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and iCloud. If you go for one of the All Rounder plans, you'll be able to choose one of EE's Inclusive Extras, which include Apple Music. Why we chose it: This is a really good deal if you're already looking to sign up to a new phone contract. We also really like that this deal is available not just to new EE customers, but existing ones as well. So if you're already with EE, you can still get access to six months of Apple Music for free, which would normally set you back over £65. Get six months free as an Inclusive Extra with EE Stay up to date with the RadioTimes.com Technology newsletter What's the deal: The Technology newsletter will arrive in your inbox at 5pm every other Wednesday, and in the newsletter you'll find top guides, such as the best smartphones for older people and the best DAB radios, the latest release date pages, like the Google Pixel 8a release date article, and the best offers such as these Google Pixel 8a deals and Meta Quest 3 offers. Why we chose it: The Technology team always keep an ear to the ground for the latest deals. However, if you don't keep up to date with a particular site, a newsletter is a brilliant way to ensure you to miss out on the latest news as it's reliable and selective with its content. Sign-up to the RadioTimes.com Technology newsletter Save up to £7 with an Apple Music Family plan What's the deal? The Apple Music Family plan costs £16.99 and up to six people can be added to it. If the monthly bill was split six ways, that's only £2.83 each — more than a £7 saving on the Apple Music individual plan. Why we chose it: If there are at least two paying adults on the family plan, you will be saving money by opting for this. One of our RadioTimes.com writers has a family of four: a mum, dad, and sister. So, if they bought the Apple Music Family plan, they would be spending just less than £4.25 each per month. Plus, Apple Music Family offers each user an individual music library and personalised music recommendations, so there will be no arguing about who's listened to what! Get Apple Music Family subscription for £16.99 a month Bag three months free Apple Music with iD Mobile What's the deal: With selected iD Mobile SIM-only packages, you can claim three months' free Apple Music and Arcade. Why we chose it: This deal is another prime example of getting something extra when you buy something you need, for example, when it's buy one get one free on the mascara you'd already planned to pick up, when you get a free bookmark with a book that's been on your 'to read' list for months, and when you get three months free Apple Music when you change your SIM-only contract! 8GB of 5G data on a 1 month SIM for £6 per month at iD Mobile 50GB of 5G data on a 1 month SIM for £14 per month at iD Mobile Unlimited 5G data on a 1 month SIM for £29 per month at iD Mobile If you like experiencing music as much as you like listening to it, take a look at how to get Sabrina Carpenter tickets, Guns 'N' Roses tickets, and McFly tickets. Plus, here's how to get cheap concert tickets. Get two months free with Shazam What's the deal? Simply head over to the Shazam site and scan the QR page (either with your phone's camera or QR scanner) which appears on the web page, then redeem the one month free Apple Music offer. Why we chose it: We've used Shazam countless times to find out what song is playing in a restaurant or pub, so it makes sense that the handy app is offering listeners a free way to dive into that newly discovered music. Get two months' free Apple Music at Shazam Check out the Honor Magic6 Pro release date and Nothing Phone (2a) release date.
How to get last-minute Six Nations 2024 tickets
Here's everything you need to know about how to get last-minute tickets to this year's women's Six Nations.
The men's Six Nations may be over, but the women's is still underway and once again the Red Roses are dominating the league table. Last year, England women took the Grand Slam in front of a record-breaking attendance at Twickenham Stadium, now it's your chance to be a part of another historic moment as the team prepare to take on Ireland next Saturday. So far, Marlie Packer's squad has come out on top against Italy and Wales, while France sit in close second following two wins against Ireland and Scotland. But with three games still to go it could all change. Here's how you can get tickets to the women's Six Nations this year. Buy England Six Nations tickets at RFU eTicketing If you're a club rugby fan, make sure you find out how to get Gallagher Premiership tickets. Jump to: Women's Six Nations fixtures 2024 How much do Six Nations tickets cost? How to get tickets for the Six Nations 2024 How to get Six Nations hospitality tickets Women's Six Nations fixtures 2024 <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2023/08/GettyImages-1249491093-b0bff90.jpg" width="4047" height="2701" alt="Claudia MacDonald of England in action during the Tik Tok Women's Six Nations match between England Women and Scotland Women at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Saturday 25th March 2023. (Photo by Chris Lishman/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)" title="England v Scotland - TikTok Women's Six Nations" /> When are the Red Roses playing in the Women's Six Nations? Scotland v England – 13th Apr 2024 England v Ireland –20th Apr 2024 France v England – 27th Apr 2024 When are Scotland Women playing in the Six Nations? Scotland v England – 13th Apr 2024 Italy v Scotland – 20th Apr 2024 Ireland v Scotland – 27th Apr 2024 When are Wales Women playing in the Six Nations? Ireland v Wales – 13th Apr 2024 Wales v France – 21st Apr 2024 Wales v Italy – 27th Apr 2024 When are Ireland Women playing in the Six Nations? Ireland v Wales – 13th Apr 2024 England v Ireland –20th Apr 2024 Ireland v Scotland – 27th Apr 2024 How much are Six Nations tickets? It's no secret that rugby tickets have got a lot more expensive in recent years, especially at Twickenham. If you're looking to score a cheaper seat, we'd suggest looking behind the posts or at the very back, where tickets will start at around £70 – although the WRU recently announced that seats at the Principality Stadium would start at £40 for adults. However, the best way to see rugby for less is to simply go to a women's match! Right now, the Red Roses v Ireland match at Twickenham stadium costs just £5 so, frankly, there's no reason not to go. Buy England Six Nations tickets at RFU eTicketing How to get tickets for the Six Nations 2024 For the England supporters, you can find tickets to all games (both home and away) at the RFU eticketing site. Not all the matches have gone on sale yet, so we'll be keeping an eye on the site to let you know when it's time. Right now, you can pick up tickets to just England v Wales for the men and England v Wales and Ireland for the women. Buy England Six Nations tickets at RFU eTicketing For the other nations, you'll also need to head to the respective ticketing sites or to the Six Nations official website. If you're planning to head abroad for one of the matches, we'd recommend checking out Wowcher which has some great deals available. One offer includes an overnight stay in Rome and a ticket to see Italy play at home. You can choose between two matches, Italy v Scotland on 9th March 2024 or Italy v England on 3rd February 2024, all for just £149 per person, or extend to a two or three-night stay for an extra £40. Lastly, if you run out of time, you can check out the re-sale site, Live Rugby Tickets which will start to have more and more tickets as we get closer to the tournament. Note: we wouldn't usually advise re-sale sites, but this one is considered trusted with a 4.4 rating on Trust Pilot. Buy Six Nations tickets plus a stay in Rome from £229.58 £149 (save £80.58 or 35%) at Wowcher Buy Six Nations tickets at Live Rugby Tickets How to get Six Nations 2024 hospitality tickets If you want to see the Six Nations in style this year, you can grab a selection of hospitality seats at Keith Prowse. With the hospitality packages, you can see Twickenham Stadium at its very best, by getting an incredible balcony seat plus a three course meal and drinks. Some packages also include the chance to sit and chat with a rugby hero – but beware, hospitality doesn't come cheap, with the Twickenham packages starting at £649 for the men and £232 for the women. Buy Six Nations women's hospitality tickets from £232 at Keith Prowse Need the best screen to watch the rugby on? Check out our guide to the best smart TVs. If you're a fan of Twickenham, have a read of our best stadium tours article. Plus, for more sporty days out, take a look at the best F1 experience days and the best golf gift experiences. Plus, did you know a new F1 Drive experience has opened in Tottenham?
Best candlelight concerts to see in March 2024
Here is our guide to the best candlelight concerts to see this year in UK cities including London, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.
If you're looking for ways to cheer up your evenings – perhaps a post-work, weekday treat or a weekend activity – the RadioTimes.com team have found a solution: candlelight concerts. These concerts are a great way to experience you favourite music in, well, a different light. Not only does the candlelight allow you to focus on the sound away from any distractions (phones are strictly banned at most events until the final song is being performed), but it also lets you appreciate the atmosphere only the early evenings can provide. Many of these concerts also take place in unique settings, adding to the ambiance. Whether it's in a church, cathedral or something more unusual like outside in some gardens (wrap up warm for that one), these concerts are a way to experience your music away from the formality of concert halls. So, whether you're a fan of classical string music or pop tunes are more your taste, there's a candlelight concert to suit everyone. Here is our list of the best ones taking place across the UK this year. Shop candlelight concerts across the UK at Fever Spring into action with discounted experience days from Red Letter Days and Buyagift! We're approaching the glorious British summer, so what better way to enjoy the (hopefully) improving weather than with an unforgettable – and more importantly, discounted – experience? As a gift for you, we’re offering a number of exclusive discount codes on gifts and experiences at Buyagift and Red Letter Days. These codes will last from now until 31st May and can bag you up to 24% off the best gifts and days out. Simply enter these codes on checkout and watch the price tumble away. Here’s what you can get: Buyagift IMMBONUS – 24% off Red Letter Days IMMREWARD – 22% off If you're a fan of live shows, be sure to take a look at our handy guide on how to get cheap concert tickets and how to get cheap theatre tickets. Jump to: Best candlelight concerts at a glance Best UK candlelight concerts to see in March 2024 How long are candlelight concerts? Which UK cities have candlelight concerts? More candlelight concerts for later this year Best candlelight concerts at a glance: Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay, from £28 A Tribute to Taylor Swift, from £35.50 Candlelight: A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi, from £29 Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele, from £34.50 Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons, from £22 Hans Zimmer's Best Works, from £33 Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA, from £34.50 Candlelight: A Tribute to Ed Sheeran, from £29.50 Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen, from £9 Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, from £20 Best UK candlelight concerts to see in March 2024 Hans Zimmer's Best Works at Central Hall Westminster Hans Zimmer has written some of the most memorable and well loved scores for the big and small screen. And what better way to experience his music than played by the Arva Quartet, surrounded by candles? You'll hear music from Pirates of the Caribbean, The Crown and The Lion King to name just a few. This concert will be taking place on Friday 15th March, with another chance to enjoy it on Friday 12th April. It's looking really popular, so we'd recommend acting quickly if you've got your eye on some tickets. Buy Hans Zimmer's Best Works tickets from £33 at Fever Candlelight: A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi at Glaziers Hall This next candlelight concert is right up one of our RadioTimes.com writer's streets - having watched Spirited Away at least twice a year every year since primary school. Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi is best known for his scores in Studio Ghibli films, such as My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away, Ponyo and Howl's Moving Castle, and this candlelight concert in Leicester gives you the opportunity to experience the stunning music under the glow of candlelight. The performance is on Friday 8th March. Buy Candlelight: A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi tickets from £29 at Fever Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at St Anne's Cathedral We've heard some Rumours that listening to Fleetwood Mac by candlelight is the stuff that Dreams are made of. If you want to experience it for yourself, be sure to keep Saturday 23rd March free. Prepare to hear some of the iconic band's classic tracks, including Landslide, The Chain and Go Your Own Way, this time played on piano and violin. Buy Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac tickets from £20 at Fever Candlelight: A Tribute to Rihanna at Halle St Peters Please Don't Stop The Music, especially when it's Rihanna songs by candlelight! Fans of the Barbadian singer can catch her biggest hits performed live at Manchester's Halle St Peters by the String Infusion string quartet. You'll have the chance to catch the music on Saturday 30th March. Buy Candlelight: A Tribute to Rihanna tickets from £26.50 Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen at St Mary Redcliffe Saturday 16th March, put the date in your diaries. Queen fans can catch the rock bands greatest hits with prices starting at just £9 for a restricted view ticket- now that's a bargain. Expect to hear everything, from Don't Stop Me Now to Love of My Life, all performed by a string quartet that's yet to be announced. Buy Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen tickets from £9 How long are candlelight concerts? Much like normal concerts, the length of candlelight concerts can vary quite a bit. Most of them last around an hour, with some stretching to 75 minutes, which make them the perfect event to pair with a meal out or drinks afterwards. A lot of these performances also open their doors up to an hour before the performance begins, giving you time to find a seat (most seats are sold in pricing bands rather than as individual seats) and maybe even grab a refreshment before the music begins. Which UK cities have candlelight concerts? We've heard about candlelight concerts taking place across the UK. There are a lot of shows in the capital, but with many groups touring around, you're likely to be able to find one in your local city. From Edinburgh and Glasgow to Birmingham and Bristol, candlelight concerts seem only to be growing in popularity, and we'll keep updating this page with our favourite ones from across the UK. More candlelight concerts for later this year Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Birmingham Botanical Gardens Here's one for the classical music lovers. You can enjoy the music of Vivaldi by candlelight in the beautiful surroundings of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The complete Four Seasons will be performed by the Sekine quartet and you can catch the concert on Friday 26th April. Buy Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons tickets from £22 Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele at Southwark Cathedral Adele has been the soundtrack to many a break-up, sad car journey and melancholy stroll, and now you can hear her music live performed by an incredible orchestra. You'll experiences songs like Make You Feel My Love and Set Fire to the Rain, as well as tracks from her latest album 30 live. The concert will take place on Saturday 20th April but be aware that tickets are selling fast. Buy Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele tickets from £34.50 at Fever Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA at Southwark Cathedral Mamma Mia, we just can't get enough of ABBA! If you're looking for the perfect follow up experience after seeing ABBA Voyage, there's no better option than seeing ABBA's classic hits performed by a string quartet by candlelight. Keep Thursday 11th April free for this event. Buy Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA tickets from £34.50 at Fever Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay at National Justice Museum This concert proves that candlelight doesn't just have to be for classical music. Coldplay are well known for the light displays put on in their own shows, but, lit by candles alone, this tribute concert to the band will have quite a different atmosphere altogether. Set in the heart of Nottingham, the 41 degrees quartet will transport you as they perform songs including Fix You and Yellow. The concert will take place on Thursday 18th April. Buy Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay tickets from £28 at Fever A Tribute to Taylor Swift at Manchester Cathedral UK Swifties might be keenly waiting for next summer's UK leg of the Eras Tour, and we count ourselves among them, but in the meantime, this is a great way to hear Swift's music in a unique setting. This promises to be one to remember, with a string quartet performing some of Swift's biggest hits including Shake It Off, Cardigan and Blank Space. This concert takes place on Friday 12th April. Buy A Tribute to Taylor Swift tickets from £26 at Fever Want to stay up to date with the latest Swiftie news? Here's everything you need to know about Taylor Swift's Eras tour film. For performances in Manchester, take a look at the best Manchester theatre shows. Plus, here's how to get cheap theatre tickets. Candlelight: A Tribute to Ed Sheeran at Southwark Cathedral We're just Thinking Out Loud here, but wouldn't an Ed Sheeran candlelight concert be the perfect night out? You can experience the songwriter's most popular works played by candlelight on Friday 12th April at London's glorious Southwark Cathedral – nothing could be more Perfect. The yet-to-be-announced string quartet will perform a selection of hits including Shape of You, A Team, Bad Habits and many more. See you there you Beautiful People! Buy Candlelight: A Tribute to Ed Sheeran tickets from £29.50 at Fever The RadioTimes.com team were lucky enough to attend the Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Bros performance, and you can read our candlelight concert review here. Shop more candlelight concerts in London at Fever Shop more candlelight concerts in Manchester at Fever Shop more candlelight concerts in Liverpool at Fever Shop more candlelight concerts in Birmingham at Fever Shop more candlelight concerts in Belfast at Fever Shop more candlelight concerts in Edinburgh at Fever Shop more candlelight concerts in Leicester at Fever If you're interested in staying up to date on concerts across the UK, check out our Going Out section. We've got everything to keep you entertained this month, like the best immersive experiences in London and the best West End shows.
Best luxury cinema experiences in London for 2024
Whether a weekend treat or a week night splurge, what's better than a night at the movies? Here's our list of the best luxury cinema experiences in London in 2024.
It's a rainy Saturday afternoon in March. You could try and get out on that walk you promised yourself you'd go on, but then you could also curl up on the sofa instead. However, it would seem like a waste to spend a Saturday huddled up at home watching re-runs of A Place in the Sun... Well, luckily for you, we think we've worked out the perfect rainy day activity — a trip to the cinema. And we're not just talking any trip to the cinema. Don't get us wrong, we found ourselves wondering how to get cheap cinema tickets so much that we've written a whole guide on it, but sometimes you need something a little bit different; a little bit more luxurious. Whether you want to sit on an extra comfy sofa or armchair, have food delivered to your seat, or be able to drink a cocktail thematically linked to the film you're watching, we've got you covered. Keep on reading for all the details on the best cinemas trips with a difference. Here are our picks of the best luxury cinema experiences in London. For more savings on weekend activities, check out our guides on how to get cheap theatre tickets and how to get cheap concert tickets. Spring into action with discounted experience days from Red Letter Days and Buyagift! We're approaching the glorious British summer, so what better way to enjoy the (hopefully) improving weather than with an unforgettable – and more importantly, discounted – experience? As a gift for you, we’re offering a number of exclusive discount codes on gifts and experiences at Buyagift and Red Letter Days. These codes will last from now until 31st May and can bag you up to 24% off the best gifts and days out. Simply enter these codes on checkout and watch the price tumble away. Here’s what you can get: Buyagift IMMBONUS – 24% off Red Letter Days IMMREWARD – 22% off Best luxury cinema experiences in London at a glance Here's our round-up of the best luxury cinema experiences out there right now: Screen on the Green Everyman from £16.65 Odeon LUXE at Leicester Square from £17.50 Electric Cinema at Portobello from £15 Cinema evening for two at the five star Courthouse Hotel from £48.50 £40 Vintage cinema screening with cocktails for two from £42 Outdoor cinema experience for four people from £58 Best luxury cinema experiences in London for 2024 Screen on the Green, Everyman Everyman cinemas are well known for the luxurious experience they provide. Every theatre and screen is a little different and unique — one of our RadioTimes.com writers went to one in Kings Cross that felt like a private screening room rather than a cinema! But we've chosen Screen on the Green to highlight here, not just because it has a great name, but because of the timeless façade and community feel. You can order food including sharing plates, like tortilla chips with fresh guacamole or flatbread with truffle artichoke dip, and sweet treats including milkshakes and sundaes. If you're more in the mood for a tipple, choose from a range of cocktails as well as beers, wines and soft drinks. Tickets start at £16.65 for the standard seating, and go up by £1 for the premier option where you get a choice of sofas and armchairs. Buy tickets for Screen on the Green, Everyman from £16.65 at Everyman If theatre is more your bag, take a look at our selection of the best London theatre shows and Manchester theatre shows. Odeon LUXE at Leicester Square Odeon is putting the LUXE in luxury with its Leicester Square cinema. Seats fully recline and you get three times the normal amount of legroom, and they also come with a fold-out table — perfect for putting all your snacks on. With 4K projection and Dolby Atmos sound, a trip here promises to be a truly transformative cinema experience. Odeon also has a membership where you get exclusive discounts and perks. Become a myLIMITLESS member and get exclusive invites to see films before they are released, 10 per cent off selected food and drinks. Become a myLIMITLESS member at Odeon Buy tickets for Odeon LUXE at Leicester Square from £17.50 at Odeon If you're a fan of luxury, why not grab tickets for the Sex and the City experience, in London for one week only in June. You'll be able to step into Carrie's luxurious lifestyle for the day. Electric Cinema at Portobello Electric Cinema in Portobello is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas in London. Now run by Soho House & Co, it's not just like a trip to the cinema - it's truly an experience. The cinema is now over 100 years old and is kitted out with everything you need to make your cinema experience truly luxurious. It also houses the Electric Diner, where you can get 50 per cent off food Monday to Thursday 4-9pm if you're seeing a movie. Tickets don't come cheap. They start at £15 for an armchair on Electric Sundays and go up to £50 for one of the back sofas (Soho House and Soho Friends members can get a discount), but we think this is, hands down, one of the most luxurious ways to watch a movie in London. Buy tickets for Electric Cinema at Portobello from £15 at Electric Cinema For more things to do in the Big Smoke, stay up to date with our Going Out section where we have the likes of the top spa experiences in London, best London walking tours, and best London art exhibitions. Cinema evening for two at the five star Courthouse Hotel The Courthouse Hotel is located right in the beating heart of London, where Soho meets the West End. The building was formerly a Magistrates Court, and has now been turned into a luxury hotel, complete with one of the biggest private cinemas in London. Virgin Experience Days have a couple of different ways you can make the most of the Courthouse's cinema. You can go on a Saturday evening and enjoy a glass of champagne or a Kir Royale in the hotel's bar (a former prison block) before the movie. Or if a cocktail is more your style, you can go on a Sunday evening where you and your partner will get a cocktail each in the theme of the movie you've been to see. Buy tickets for cinema evening for two at the five star Courthouse Hotel with champagne from £48.50 £40 at Virgin Experience Days Buy tickets for cinema evening for two at the five star Courthouse Hotel with cocktails from £56 50 at Virgin Experience days Vintage cinema screening with cocktails for two This is no ordinary trip to the cinema. At TT Liquor, you and a friend or partner can watch a cult classic movie, paired with the perfect creative cocktail. The boutique, hidden cinema has reclaimed seats and a distinctly vintage feel, ideal for viewing classic films. You'll start the night in the Cellar Bar with the evening's cocktail, and afterwards you can hang out while sipping your drinks and sharing what you thought of the film. Buy tickets for vintage cinema screening with cocktails for two from £42 at Virgin Experience Days If you're interested in artistic film, why not check out our guide to the best art exhibitions in London. Outdoor cinema experience for four people If you're looking for a group cinema experience, we think this would make a great evening out. Whether it's a night with the girls watching Pretty Woman or a family adventure out to watch Jurassic Park, outdoor cinema is a real game changer. You don't have to be in London either, with a choice of 67 locations to choose from across the UK. Buy tickets for the outdoor cinema experience for four people from £58 at BuyaGift If you'd like to see a live show, check out our guide to the best West End shows in London right now. Looking for other things to do in the capital? Check out our guides to the Christmas shows in London, steam train experiences and best London walking tours.
Best skydiving experiences in the UK in 2024
Whether it's something you've always wanted to do but you've just got up the courage, or you're a thrill seeker looking for the best way to get an adrenaline rush, here is our guide to the best skydiving experiences from across the UK.
What image comes to mind when you think of skydiving? Tom Cruise cool as a cucumber while plummeting towards the earth? James Bond and the late Queen jumping out of a helicopter for the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics? Or perhaps it's Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones trying to do a news report having landed in a field of pigs after a skydive. Whichever it is, there's no denying that most of us fall into two camps when it comes to this adrenaline fuelled activity. For some it's been something they've always wanted to do – an exciting and unique experience to make you feel alive. For others, the prospect of voluntarily jumping out of an aeroplane with only a parachute (and a skydiving instructor) between you and almost certain death is indeed the stuff of nightmares. If you fall (no pun intended) into the first category, or you know someone who does, we've got all you need to know about skydiving in the UK, plus a list of the top experiences across the country. Even if the idea of jumping out of an aeroplane is terrifying, don't worry. There are still ways you can experience the weightless feeling of free fall without having to worry about if the parachute is working. Indoor skydiving is growing in popularity with facilities popping up across the UK including in London and Manchester. It's open to children as young as three years old, and lets you experience the feeling of flying in a safe indoor environment — what's not to like? Here are the best skydiving experiences to do across the UK in 2024. For more day out inspiration across the country, stay up to date with our Going Out section where we have the best UK driving experiences, the best pottery classes, and the best UK zombie experiences. Jump to: Best skydiving experiences to do in the UK for 2024 What is tandem skydiving? How much does skydiving cost? How old do you have to be to go skydiving? What to wear for skydiving Best skydiving experiences at a glance: iFly Manchester indoor skydiving, £71.12 iFly indoor skydiving at the O2, £99.99 Indoor skydiving with VR headset, £119.99 Hangloose at Bluewater skydive for two, £130 iFly junior indoor skydiving for two, £139.98 iFly family indoor skydiving experience, £249.99 13,000 foot tandem skydive in Peterborough, £285 £259 (save £26 or 9%) 15,000 foot tandem skydive in Cumbria, from £285 £270 (save £15 or 5%) Tandem skydive from locations across the UK, £279 12,000 tandem skydive, £299 15,000 foot ultimate tandem skydive in Wiltshire, £339 15,000 foot tandem skydive with souvenir photos in Devon, £385 Best skydiving experiences to do in the UK for 2024 iFly Manchester indoor skydiving Whether you're Manchester based or visiting the city on a trip, this is a great activity to do to experience the thrill of skydiving. Based at an indoor centre, you'll get two flights which feel like the equivalent of falling from 12,000ft three times. It's a way to get the thrill of skydiving but in a much safer environment – handy if you've got a fear of heights. Book iFly Manchester indoor skydiving from £71.12 at Fever Looking for even more activities to do in Manchester? Then check out the best Manchester theatre shows — and here's how to get cheap theatre tickets. iFly indoor skydiving at the O2 When you think of the O2 the things that spring to mind might be Harry Styles running round in a glittery jumpsuit and singing his heart out. It might surprise you to know that you can also do indoor skydiving at the O2, admittedly wearing a slightly less glittery jumpsuit. On this iFly experience you are suspended in a wind tunnel by an air stream moving at 120mph. Book iFly indoor skydiving at the O2 from £99.99 at Virgin Experience Days Looking for other things to do in the capital? We've got guides on everything from the best immersive experiences in London to the best London escape rooms. Indoor skydiving with VR headset On this indoor skydiving experience you'll don a set of VR goggles which can transport you across the world. Similar to other iFly experiences, here you'll float on an air stream in a specially designed wind tunnel to experience the sensation of falling without ever stepping foot on an airplane. With the VR headset you will be able to choose to see the skydiving views from across the world. Always wanted to see Hawaii from above? Dreamed of seeing California's rolling hills from the sky? This experience has got you covered and all for much less than the cost of some flights to the United States, that's for sure! Book indoor skydiving with VR headset for £119.99 at BuyaGift Interested in the world of VR? Check out our guide to the best VR experiences in London. Hangloose at Bluewater skydive for two If you're looking for a truly unique skydiving experience, then you have to check out Hangloose at Bluewater. This is the only outdoor skydiving machine in the UK, bringing the magic of a wind tunnel out into the open air. On arrival, you'll receive a comprehensive security briefing before stepping into Aerodium's specialised skydiving machine. This pioneering tunnel has been tested and approved by some of the biggest names in action movies including Tom Cruise and Jackie Chan, so you know you'll be in safe hands. Book Hangloose at Bluewater skydive for two for £130 at BuyaGift iFly junior indoor skydiving for two Since indoor skydiving is a lot safer than traditional skydiving, much younger people can get involved in the fun. This experience is open to children aged between three and 16 years old, although they must be accompanied by an adult on the day to the skydive. A great experience for any thrill-seeking little ones or teens. This package is for two which would be perfect for siblings or a pair of friends. Book iFly junior indoor skydiving for two for £139.98 at Virgin Experience Days iFly family indoor skydiving experience The great thing about indoor skydiving is that the whole family can get involved. This package from Red Letter Days is for up to five people with two adults and up to three children aged three to 18 able to get involved. Perfect for adventure-seeking kids (and grown-ups who are afraid of heights!), this would be a great activity for the school holidays. Coming out at £50 per person, this is one of the best value skydiving experiences we've seen. Book the iFly family indoor skydiving experience from £249.99 at Red Letter Days Want to save on family days out? Take a look at our how to get cheap Alton Towers tickets guide and Virgin Experience Days discount article. 13,000 foot tandem skydive in Peterborough If you're based near Peterborough this is your opportunity to see the landscape from above. In this tandem skydive you'll be taken up to 13,000ft in a plane before jumping out while strapped to an instructor. Reach speeds of up to 120mph in an adrenaline-filled free fall, before the instructor pulls the parachute at around 5,000ft, where you'll get a chance to enjoy the views as you glide back down to earth. This experience is currently on sale with 10 per cent off. Book a 13,000 foot tandem skydive in Peterborough from £285 £259 at Buyagift (save £26 or 9%) 15,000 foot tandem skydive in Cumbria Cumbria is well known for its beautiful landscape, but few except the birds get to see it from above. With this experience you can join them and see the rolling landscape unfold as you fall through the sky. This is a 15,000ft tandem skydive, where you'll get a full safety briefing and be kitted out with the (undeniably flattering) skydiving jumpsuit before heading up in an aeroplane. This experience is also now on sale from Buyagift so you can save £26. Book a 15,000 foot tandem skydive in Cumbria for £285 £270 (save £15 or 5%) Tandem skydive from locations across the UK If you're buying a skydive as a gift for the adrenaline junky in your life, we think this would be a great option, with a choice of locations across the UK including Suffolk, Nottingham and Lancashire. The minimum age for this skydive is 16 but anyone under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult. You can also pay an extra £60 to extend you skydive to 15,000 which we think is a pretty good deal, especially considering that this is part of Buyagift's sale right now at 10 per cent off. Book a tandem skydive from locations across the UK for £279 at Buyagift 12,000 tandem skydive in Kent or Lincolnshire On this 12,000ft skydive you'll get to experience the unique combination of the fear-fuelled thrill of falling from the sky and then the quiet serenity of gliding with a parachute looking at the scenery. There is a choice of locations with this experience – you can choose from Lincolnshire and Kent. There are slightly different safety criteria depending on which location you choose, so make sure you meet these before you book. If there's anyone who wants to come to watch your dive (or provide a bit of moral support) spectators are welcome! Book a 12,000 tandem skydive for £299 at Virgin Experience Days 15,000 foot ultimate tandem skydive in Wiltshire On this 15,000ft skydive in Wiltshire you'll be diving from the highest possible height for a tandem skydive in the UK – that's nearly three miles! This means you'll have as long as you can to enjoy the thrill of the free fall, which lasts nearly a full minute, before pulling the parachute so you can enjoy the view of the landscape surrounding you. Buy a 15,000 foot ultimate tandem skydive in Wiltshire for £339at Virgin Experience Days 15,000 foot tandem skydive with souvenir photos in Devon 15,000ft is the maximum height for tandem skydiving in the UK, which means you'll have the maximum time to experience your skydive. You'll get a bird's eye view of the stunning Devon coastline, and you'll also get up to 50 pictures to remember every part of the experience – or just to prove to your friends that you were actually brave enough to jump out of a plane at 15,000ft! Buy a 15,000 foot tandem skydive with souvenir photos in Devon for £385 at Virgin Experience Days What is tandem skydiving? If you're going skydiving for the first time, you won't be able to do a solo flight so it'll be a tandem jump. Tandem means you'll be jumping while strapped to another person who is a qualified skydiving instructor. If you want to solo dive it requires a lot of further training on the ground and in the air, which is a large financial commitment, as well as taking a lot of time. If you want to get a taste of solo flight, we'd recommend indoor skydiving, where you float in a large circular wind tunnel in an indoor facility. How much does skydiving cost? The cost of your skydiving experience is going to range a fair bit depending on what type of skydiving you'd like to do and where. Indoor skydiving usually costs less than outdoor skydiving with prices starting at the £70 mark for one person. If you're planning indoor skydiving for a group it might be cheaper to buy a number of tickets at once. Traditional outdoor skydiving comes at a higher cost. There is obviously an important safety element involved in jumping out of a plane, and we would urge you to check the safety credentials of any skydiving facility before booking, especially if it's significantly lower cost than its competitors. Skydiving usually costs between £200 and £400 for an individual session but if you want to spend more, the sky's the limit. This might seems quite expensive, but this accounts for the cost of the plane and the fact that every person skydiving needs an instructor for tandem flight. How old do you have to be to go skydiving? The minimum age for skydiving depends on what type of skydiving you want to do. You can do some indoor skydiving experiences from as young as three years old as long as there is an accompanying adult. For most outdoor skydiving experiences the minimum age is 16 years old, although anyone under the age of 18 needs the signed consent of a parent, guardian or otherwise responsible adult. There is no upper age limit on sky diving, but be aware that there many be medical conditions that limit your ability to go skydiving and we would always recommend talking to a medical professional if you have any concerns. Individual sky diving companies may also have restrictions, for example on weight, so make sure you check before booking. What to wear for skydiving Ahh the eternal question – what to wear? While we don't necessarily claim to be a fashion publication (although the RadioTimes.com team are a fashionable bunch) we think we can safely answer this one. For skydiving you will be given a jumpsuit to wear over your clothes for most experiences so we'd recommend avoiding any skirts or dresses. You'll need comfortable lace up shoes (don't want those coming off in the air!) and anyone with long hair should bring something to tie it back with. You'll probably be asked to remove any loose items like jewellery and you'll likely be given goggles plus a helmet or head gear. If you're looking for the latest updates on experiences, concerts, activities and more check out our Going Out section. We've got everything from sporty days out, including the best F1 experience days and golf gift experiences, to luxury with the best London spa experiences. Plus, if you're looking to skydive with a loved one, you can find some extra couples activities in our list of best couples experiences.
How to get a UK free trial of Amazon's Prime Video channel Lionsgate+
Shake off those end-of-summer blues with a 30 day UK free trial of Lionsgate+, Amazon Prime Video’s new channel.
The nights are drawing in, and while there are many things we love about summer — short sleeves and sandals, barbecues with friends, late balmy evenings — TV watching guilt is not one of them. There’s something about a warm day and the sun streaming in that can take the joy out of catching up on your favourite shows or hunkering down for a movie night. "We should make the most of the summer while it lasts", you might think, ever so slightly resentfully. Well, here’s the good news: the summer is over. And, Amazon has got just the thing to celebrate the start of autumn — their new channel, Lionsgate+. Amazon is offering a 30-day UK free trial of the channel until 28th October. If you become a Prime member now, you'll get 30 days of Amazon Prime Video for free and 30 days free of Lionsgate+. We think that’s a pretty good way to start sofa-season in style. Get a 30-day free trial of Lionsgate+ on Amazon Prime Video What is Lionsgate+ on Amazon Prime Video? Lionsgate+ is a rebrand of STARZPLAY and sits on Amazon Prime Video. With it, subscribers can watch original series on the same day as their release in the US, like gripping political drama Gaslit, as well as the genre-bending hit series The Great and many more. You can also watch the new show The Serpent Queen, exclusive to Lionsgate+. The historical drama stars Samantha Morton as Catherine De Medici, and follows her from relative obscurity to becoming Queen of France. Spoilt for choice? Read our guide to the best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video UK. Get a 30-day free trial of Lionsgate+ on Amazon Prime Video How to get a Lionsgate+ free trial on Amazon Prime Video Well, it's really quite easy. Sign up to Amazon Prime Video before 28th October and you will be able to access a 30-day free trial of Lionsgate+, as well as a free trial of Prime. At the end of the trial, Prime will cost £8.99 per month and Lionsgate+ will be £5.99 per month. Already a Prime member? Sign up to Lionsgate+ for 30 days for free. Draw the curtains, let the short nights begin... And pass the remote. Looking for more on Amazon Prime Video? Take a look at our guide to Freevee, Amazon's free streaming service.
Best F1 merchandise to buy Formula One fans of Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull and more
Whether you've been a long-time fan of Formula 1, or you're a more recent convert from a certain Netflix show, there's nothing quite like watching those cars speed round the track. Here's all the best merchandise with something for every fan no matter which team you support.
The lights are green and away they go! The world of Formula 1 is known for the glamour, the wealth and, of course, the high stakes. And it's never been more popular. Formula 1 is one of the fastest sports in the world, where 20 specially designed cars hit speeds of 220mph while doing laps of a circuit. There are 10 teams, each with two cars each which travel to 20 different tracks each season, the most beloved of which include Monaco, Baku, Monza and Silverstone. The Netflix series Formula 1: Drive to Survive, the fifth series of which was released earlier this year, lifted the lid on the high speed sport and has been praised by long-time fans, as well as being credited for creating a new wave of fandom. All we needed to hear was "I'm Daniel Ricciardo and I'm a car mechanic" in the first episode and we were hooked. F1 drivers change each year, and sometimes team or driver changes take place mid-season. We all have our favourites - from the established winners like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, to the newer contenders like Oscar Piastri and Nyck de Vries. So, whether you're a big fan or you know someone who is, here's our selection of the best F1 gifts and merchandise. We've got everything from team shirts to the iconic Pirelli podium cap. Read on for more. Got the need for speed? We've got the best F1 experience days for you to try. Best Formula 1 gifts and merchandise at a glance F1 circuit key ring accessory from £3.95 Grand Prix socks (five pack) for £14 Ferrari F1 Silverstone limited edition Trentodoc sparkling wine for £30 Pirelli podium cap for £33 Abercrombie & Fitch McLaren graphic tee for £35 Ocean Bottle X Red Bull Racing 500ml water bottle for £40 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 2023 team driver t-shirt for £62 Williams Racing chequered flag women's rugby top for £65 BWT Alpine F1 Team Pierre Gasly 2023 driver shirt for £65 Laser engraved Ayrton Senna beer glasses for £88.56 Alpha Romeo full zip racing sweatshirt for £95 Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 2023 team gilet for £100 LEGO McLaren Technic 42141 car for £169.99 Scuderia Ferrari 2023 team half zip top for £123 Scuderia Alpha Tauri 2023 team sweat jacket for £90 Tag Heuer Formula 1 X Red Bull special edition Chronograph Quartz men's watch 43mm for £2,050 Best Formula 1 gifts and merchandise F1 circuit keyring accessory While not many of us are driving F1 cars on a regular basis, adding an F1 circuit to you keyring might just make you feel like a skilled professional driver who should be in a sleek supercar. You can pick your favourite circuit to sit alongside your keys, and can also select a custom colour to make it stand out, from Monza in Ferrari red to Silverstone in Williams' blue. These keyring accessories are made from repurposed recycled plastic. Buy a F1 circuit keyring accessory from £3.95 at Etsy Grand Prix socks (five pack) An understated way to bring your love of F1 into your every day life, these grand prix embroidered socks from M&S are perfect for wearing to the office. This five-pack of navy blue socks is each embroidered with a different Formula 1 emblem, from the trophy to the chequered flag. Buy Grand Prix socks (five pack) for £14 at M&S Ferrari F1 Silverstone limited edition Trentodoc sparkling wine The 2023 Silverstone grand prix is now passed, but that doesn't mean you can't recreate the magic of that iconic track. Whether you're watching the next race or celebrating a life event, why not enjoy a glass of fizz? This bottle is a limited edition sparkling wine by Ferrari Trento has notes of citrus, ripe apple and toasted hazelnuts. It would definitely be a waste to spray this bottle in celebration. Buy a Ferrari F1 Silverstone limited edition Trentodoc sparkling wine for £30 at Harvey Nichols Pirelli podium cap Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, and now you could all be the owner of this Pirelli Podium Cap. Famously worn by the winners of every Grand Prix, this is the perfect present to give you that winning feeling. Buy a Pirelli podium cap for £33 at F1 Store Abercrombie & Fitch McLaren graphic tee Any F1 fan can appreciate the performance put in by McLaren this season. Helmed by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, they seem to be one of the few teams standing up to Red Bull's dominance. So, you can show your support by sporting this McLaren T-shirt from Abercrombie & Fitch. This top comes in both men's and women's sizes and there are several different designs for you to choose from. Buy a men's McLaren graphic tee for £35 at Abercrombie & Fitch Buy a women's McLaren graphic tee for £35 at Abercrombie & Fitch Ocean Bottle X Red Bull Racing 500ml water bottle This would make a great gift for the Red Bull Racing fan in your life. This 500ml water bottle will allow your water to retain temperature for six hours and weighing in at just 230g is lightweight for when you're on the go. It is made from recycled stainless steel and is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Buy a Ocean Bottle X Red Bull Racing 500ml water bottle for £40 at Ocean Bottle Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 2023 team driver t-shirt Looking like a seven-time F1 World Champion just got a whole lot easier. From F1 Store you can now buy the Mercedes team shirt, complete with the AMG and Petronas logos. The shirt is officially licensed by Mercedes and comes in sizes XS to 3XL. Buy a Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 2023 team driver t-shirt for £62 at F1 Store Williams Racing chequered flag women's rugby top Simple and stylish, this rugby top is perfect for any Williams fan. The shirt comes in navy and features the Williams logo as well as a subtle F1 cheque pattern, making it the perfect mix of sporty casual. Buy a Williams Racing chequered flag women's rugby top for £65 at Crew Clothing BWT Alpine F1 Team Pierre Gasly 2023 driver shirt When it comes to F1, you just know there's always going to be a bit of drama, and no one knows F1 drama like Pierre Gasly. Since making his big time debut in 2017 at the Malaysian Grand Prix, Gasly has, more than once, had to fight for his spot on the race track. Now, you can channel his resilience in this Alpine F1 shirt, complete with logos and a gorgeous pink and blue geometric pattern. Buy the BWT Alpine F1 Team Pierre Gasly 2023 driver shirt for £65 at F1 Store Laser engraved Ayrton Senna beer glasses An excellent gift for the McLaren F1 fan in your life, these engraved glasses have details of the 1988 team, drivers and car. Senna, one of the most iconic drivers in the history of Formula 1, won the 1998 Drivers' Championship for the team, six years before his death while driving for the Williams F1 team in 1994. The glasses are hand-engraved and are perfect for soft drinks or a pint of beer. Buy a Laser engraved Ayrton Senna beer glasses for £88.56 at Etsy Alpha Romeo full zip racing sweatshirt This slick Alpha Romeo racing sweatshirt will keep you toasty when the F1 season heads into October and November. Plus, you can show support for your favourite team with the red and white logo written right across the chest. Buy an Alpha Romeo full zip racing sweatshirt for £95 at F1 Store Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 2023 team gilet The bright turquoise of Aston Martin makes a welcome change to all the reds and blacks of some of the other F1 teams. So, in this team gilet you'll be sure to stand out, and might even be mistaken for one of the pit crew. Buy the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 2023 team gilet for £100 at F1 Store LEGO McLaren Technic 42141 car Lando Norris fans, this is one for you. This LEGO set contains 1432 pieces and features the V6 engine with moving pistons, steering and suspension. Once assembled, the car will look amazing on display measuring over 13cms high and 65cms long. The eye-catching McLaren colours of orange and blue will bring a pop of colour to any room. Buy the LEGO McLaren Technic 42141 car for £169.99 at LEGO Scuderia Ferrari 2023 team half zip top Even if you're not the biggest F1 fan, everyone can appreciate the beauty of the Cherry Red Ferrari. With this half zip top, you can wear this bright red and show your support for the team with the Ferrari logos and sponsorships spread across the chest. Buy the Scuderia Ferrari 2023 team half zip top for £123 at F1 Store Scuderia Alpha Tauri 2023 team sweat jacket Last but not least from the F1 teams is this Alpha Tauri jacket from F1 Store. Coming in navy with white logos and branding, this item will protect you from wind and other team's fans! Buy the Scuderia Alpha Tauri 2023 team sweat jacket for £90 at F1 Store Tag Heuer Formula 1 X Red Bull special edition Chronograph Quartz men's watch 43mm We know this comes with a hefty price tag, but this special edition F1 Red Bull watch is the ultimate gift for the die hard F1 fans. This stainless steel watch has a blue sunray brushed dial and three chronographs: a permanent second indicator at 3 o’clock, an hour chronograph counter at 6 o’clock and a minute chronograph counter at 9 o’clock. Plus, there's a speed dial running along the edge, so you can re-experience the thrills of your favourite sport everyday. Buy a Tag Heuer Formula 1 X Red Bull special edition Chronograph Quartz men's watch 43mm for £2,050 at Goldsmiths If you want more sporty merch then check out the best Wimbledon and tennis gifts and the best women's world cup kits. Plus you can find our guides to the best driving experiences and best flight experiences. And, if you want to catch up on this season of F1, take a look at the best Sky Sports offers to find out how to watch it.
Get three months Audible free with this early Amazon Prime Day deal
Whether it's the warm comfort of Stephen Fry reading Harry Potter, or on the edge of your seat trying to work out whodunit in Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, Audible is a great way to experience books while you're on the go. Here's how Prime members can get three months entirely for free.
From the comforting words of your favourite childhood storybook, to being gripped by the latest crime thriller - there's nothing like a good book. With Audible, you can listen to all your favourites while you're driving, riding the train, or doing the washing up — don't tell anyone we're listening to Winnie the Pooh on the way to work! Audible is the audiobook listening service by Amazon. It allows you to listen to all your favourite books, with features to play at faster speeds (so you can get through those boring bits), plus a timer function - which works really well if you listen to fall asleep but don't want the book to keep playing once you doze off. For all you need to know, check out our guide to how does Audible work? Right now, you can get three months of Audible for free if you're an Amazon Prime member. The deal runs for the next couple of weeks until Thursday 13th July, so you have a limited time if you want to make the most of it. Get a three month Audible free trial Who is eligible for the Audible free trial? The Audible free trial is available to Amazon Prime members. It's important to know that to take advantage of the free trial, this has to be your first experience with Audible — if you're already a member, or if you've taken part in a previous free trial as a Prime member, you won't be able to take part. However, if you haven't had an Audible membership for over a year you will be able to take part. Get a three month Audible free trial Not a Prime member? Don't worry, you can still take advantage of the usual 30-day free trial, which we still think is a pretty good deal. If you're after a good offer, read our guide to the best Audible deals this month. Sign up for a 30-day Audible free trial How to get a three month Audible free trial If you're a Prime Member, all you have to do is sign up to Audible today using your Amazon log in details to make the most of the three month Audible free trial. After the three months comes to an end, your Audible membership will automatically renew at £7.99 per month, but you can cancel it at any time. Get a three month Audible free trial Here at RadioTimes.com we have all the latest Technology information, from What is Sky Live to everything you need to know about how to buy the new Amazon Echo Pop. If you want to make the most of Prime Day we have all the advice for the big day in our guide to the best early Amazon Prime Day deals.
How to get tickets to see Andrew Scott as he returns to the West End in Vanya
Fleabag's Hot Priest is back! Andrew Scott will be starring in the West End show Vanya this autumn — in fact he'll be playing all the roles. Here's all you need to know about the show and how to get tickets.
The king of the canned G&T is back! That's right, Andrew Scott is returning to the West End this autumn in Chekhov's Vanya, where he'll be playing all the roles. It's definitely one you won't want to miss. Vanya will spend in week in Richmond before heading into central London for an extremely limited five week run at the Duke of York Theatre in the West End. Andrew Scott is probably best known for his roles in BBC shows Sherlock, where he played the terrifyingly charming Jim Moriarty, and Fleabag where he played the swoon-worthy Hot Priest in the second series. Scott has had an illustrious career on stage as well as on screen. He made his West End debut in Dublin Carol in 2000. Since then, he has treaded the boards on Broadway in The Vertical Hour alongside Bill Nighy and Julianne Moore, and been awarded an Olivier for his role in A Girl in a Car with a Man. Vanya is an adaptation of the work Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov. Vanya is a play about the struggle of routine existence with themes of love, art, sex and, of course, attempted murder. The play has been adapted by Simon Stephens, who has also adapted two previous Chekhov plays, and will feature Scott taking on not only the title role of Vanya, but also all the other characters including Professor Serebryakov, the glamorous Yelena and the nurse Maria. We're sure this will be an unforgettable show and promises to be a masterclass from Scott. Read on for all you need to know about how to get tickets. Buy tickets for Vanya from £80 at ATG Tickets Andrew Scott stars in one of our favourite LGBTQ+ movies, Pride, and for more films to watch this Pride Month, check out our guide. When and where is Andrew Scott's Vanya on the West End? Vanya will spend a week at the Richmond Theatre, from Monday 28th August to Saturday 2nd September, before heading to the West End. You'll only have a short amount of time to see Vanya in the West End, as it opens on Friday 15th September 2023 and the final show is on Saturday 21st October 2023. It will be at the Duke of York Theatre in the heart of the West End. A British Sign Language Interpreted Performance will take place on Tuesday 3rd October and and Audio Described Performance will be on Thursday 5th October. For more information about accessibility visit the ATG Tickets website. Buy tickets for Vanya at the Richmond Theatre from £77.50 at ATG Tickets Buy tickets for Vanya at the Duke of York Theatre from £80 at ATG Tickets How much are tickets to see Andrew Scott in Vanya? Vanya tickets started at £15 for the West End and £13 for the Richmond Theatre, but these have now sold out. Tickets available now start from £80 for the West End and £77.50 for the Richmond Theatre, and are then set at around £15 intervals. The best seats in the house tickets cost £172.50 in the West End and £180 in Richmond, with seats in the front and middle of the stalls. Something else to be aware of it that tickets for peak shows, like Friday and Saturday evenings, are likely to be more expensive and sell out quickly. If you're on a budget check out our guide to how to get cheap theatre tickets. Buy tickets for Vanya from £80 at ATG Tickets How to get tickets to see Andrew Scott in Vanya Tickets for Vanya went on general sale on Friday 9th June at ATG Tickets. Andrew Scott holds a lot of star power and we've seen lots of interest in this show, so if you're keen to get tickets we recommend you act fast, especially if you're on a budget as these are the tickets which tend to sell quickest. Buy tickets for Vanya from £80 at ATG Tickets Check out our Going Out section for all you need to know on the latest ticketing pieces. We've got everything from how to get Sex and the City the experience in London tickets, to how to get tribute musical Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends tickets.
How to get McFly tickets as band adds new dates to 2023 UK tour
McFly are heading on tour this autumn and winter. Here's everything you need to know about where the band will be performing, plus how to get your hands on some tickets, with three new dates added.
It all about McFly today as the band are heading on a UK tour this year. The group made it big in the early 2000s, right at the end of the golden era of boybands that began in the '90s. The boys — Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd — became the youngest band to debut an album at number one in 2004 with Room on the 3rd Floor, which included some of the bands best known songs today, including Five Colours in Her Hair and Obviously. McFly continued to produce hits which fans couldn't help but sing along to, like Star Girl. And then, in 2013, the band made pretty much every pop fan's dreams come true by combining with fellow boy band Busted to form super group McBusted. If you were lucky enough to get to see McBusted on their tour, we're very jealous! The band reformed as McFly – but much to the disappointment of fans, announced a hiatus which can often be synonymous with a breakup. (We're still keeping our finger's crossed for One Direction to come back but it's not looking likely.) Luckily McFly did get back together, and Power to Play is their second album since reforming. The tour will begin in October, heading all across the UK. The new dates added are in Aberdeen, Bridlington and Cambridge in early November. If you missed out on getting tickets for the other dates these will likely have the best availability and they go on general sale on Friday 16th June. The band will be joined on tour by rock band Lost Alone, so fans won't want to miss this! Here's everything you need to know about McFly's 2023 tour, including the full list of dates and venues. Buy tickets for McFly 2023 tour at Ticketmaster Where can I see McFly's 2023 UK tour? McFly look like they're going to have a busy autumn and winter, with lots of dates across the UK including in Southampton, Norwich and Newcastle. Full list of McFly 2023 UK tour dates: 23 Oct 2023 — Bristol, O2 Bristol Academy 24 Oct 2023 — Bristol, O2 Bristol Academy 25 Oct 2023 — Norwich, Nick Rayns LCR UEA 27 Oct 2023 — London, Alexandra Palace 28 Oct 2023 — Bournemouth, Bournemouth International Centre 29 Oct 2023 — Southampton, O2 Guildhall Southampton 31 Oct 2023 — Birmingham, Birmingham O2 Academy 1 Nov 2023 — Birmingham, Birmingham O2 Academy 2 Nov 2023 — Norwich, Nick Rayns LCR UEA 4 Nov 2023 — Edinburgh, Usher Hall 5 Nov 2023 — Newcastle upon Tyne, O2 City Hall Newcastle 6 Nov 2023 — Newcastle upon Tyne, O2 City Hall Newcastle 8 Nov 2023 — Glasgow, Barrowland 9 Nov 2023 — Aberdeen, Aberdeen Music Hall NEW 10 Nov 2023 — Bridlington, Bridlington Spa Centre NEW 12 Nov 2023 — Cambridge, Cambridge Corn Exchange NEW 13 Nov 2023 — Leeds, O2 Academy Leeds 16 Nov 2023 — Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester 19 Nov 2023 — Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester 21 Nov 2023 — Nottingham, Rock City 22 Nov 2023 — Nottingham, Rock City Buy tickets for McFly 2023 tour at Ticketmaster How to get tickets to McFly's 2023 Power to Play tour View oEmbed on the source website Tickets for most venues went on general sale last month, on Friday 5th May, and some venues do still have limited numbers of tickets available. For the new dates, tickets for on sale on Friday 16th June. We recommend you act quickly as tickets will likely sell out fast, especially as these venues each have only one show each. Buy tickets for McFly 2023 tour at Ticketmaster Check out our Going Out section for all the latest music tickets. We've got everything from how to get Mae Muller tour tickets tickets to Jessie Ware's UK tour.
Best collectable Barbie dolls from the new Barbie movie
Come on Barbie, let's go party! The new Barbie movie's release date is finally on the horizon, but you don't have to wait until then to get into the Barbie spirit. The new dolls are available now, and here's our selection of the best ones to collect and play with.
Let's face it — it's Barbie's world and we're just living in it. And that has never been more true than this summer, when the upcoming release of the Barbie movie has caused the world to be painted pink. The Barbie movie will be released on Friday 21st July 2o23, so we've still got over a month to go. But if you can't wait until then there are Barbie movie dolls out now. Whether it's Ken in his retro double denim ensemble or Barbie in her pink presidential gown and sash, you can recreate all the iconic looks from the movie in your own home. View oEmbed on the source website The Barbie movie trailer has teased at the plot of the movie, which looks to see Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) leaving Barbie Land and going into the real world. As the effects of the outside world start to take hold, Robbie's Barbie cheerfully asks the other Barbies: "Do you guys ever think about dying?", while later they gather around to stare at her feet which, instead of being stuck on tiptoes to fit into heels, have gone flat. Cue terrified screaming. Whether you're a collector, looking to buy a Barbie for the doll loving child in your life, or simply a fan of director Greta Gerwig, here are all the new dolls which have been released with the Barbie movie. Best Barbie movie dolls at a glance Ken beach Barbie doll, £44.99 Pink gingham dress Barbie doll, £44.99 Ken in white and gold tracksuit Barbie doll, £66.99 Gold disco jumpsuit Barbie doll, £66.99 Pink Western Barbie doll, £66.99 Ken double denim Barbie doll, £66.99 Gloria pink trouser suit Barbie doll, £66.99 Pink and gold dress with pink sash President Barbie doll, £66.99 Collectors fashion pack with three outfits, £66.99 Blue plaid matching set and hat Barbie doll, £70.10 Pink corvette convertible Barbie car, £134.99 Best Barbie movie dolls in stock today Ken beach Barbie doll Hi Ken! Ryan Gosling has talked about finding his 'Ken-ergy' for the Barbie movie, and we think this doll has plenty of it. Dressed and ready for the beach in a stripy matching shirt and shorts set — and a signature white trainer of course — this doll comes with a surfboard and is ready to hit the waves. Buy the Ken beach Barbie doll for £44.99 at John Lewis Pink gingham dress Barbie doll This Barbie is modelled on one of the outfits as seen in the new Barbie movie. She is wearing a pink gingham dress in a classic silhouette, complete with a matching hair bow, pink shoes plus a daisy necklace and bracelet. And, much like in the film, with this Barbie you're sure to have the best day ever! Buy the Pink gingham dress Barbie doll for £44.99 at John Lewis Ken in white and gold tracksuit Barbie doll This Ken doll is wearing a statement white and gold tracksuit with a signature 'K' on the front. The outfit has a working zip and real pockets and is made from top-quality fabric to provide a luxurious element to its otherwise casual look. This doll is currently available to pre-order, with delivery expected by Thursday 22nd June. Pre-order the Ken in white and gold tracksuit Barbie doll for £66.99 at Mattel Gold disco jumpsuit Barbie doll What're you doing tonight? Just a giant blowout party with all the Barbies and planned choreography and a bespoke song. This is Barbie's party outfit, where she's wearing a sequinned disco jumpsuit - adorned gold heels and metallic jewellery. A gold headpiece sits in her big disco hair, ready to dance the night away. Come on Barbie, let's go party! Buy the Gold disco jumpsuit Barbie doll for £66.99 at John Lewis Pink Western Barbie doll This Barbie is wearing another outfit which is showcased in the trailer for the Barbie movie. She's wearing a matching denim set with flared trousers in pink (what other colour is there?). It looks like this set is Western-inspired, with a cowboy hat and boots and a bandana tied round her neck. She also wears silver star-shaped earrings which match her outfit. Buy the Pink Western Barbie doll for £66.99 at Hamleys Ken double denim Barbie doll This collector's Ken doll is straight out of the '80s, in a double denim ensemble with white trainers and Ken-branded underwear. Styled on Ken from the Barbie movie he has platinum blonde hair, and the displayable packaging makes this the perfect item for collectors. You can currently order this doll on pre-order for its release on Monday 10th July from Amazon. Pre-order the Ken double denim Barbie doll for £66.99 at Amazon Gloria pink trouser suit Barbie doll Straight from the Barbie movie, this Gloria doll is in a trouser suit in signature Barbie pink with pinstripe trousers, a knitted jumper and satin blazer. To complete her look, this Barbie is wearing oversized hoop earrings and a pair of killer metallic heels in rainbow colours. This Barbie doll is currently available to pre-order from Amazon and will be released on Thursday 22nd June. Pre-order the Gloria pink trouser suit Barbie doll for £66.99 at Amazon Pink and gold dress with pink sash President Barbie doll This Barbie's a President. Straight from the new Barbie movie, this Barbie doll is wearing a gorgeous pink and gold dress with a full, satin skirt and off-the-shoulder bodice, which shimmers and catches the light. For jewellery, she is wearing a statement necklace and matching gold earrings, and the look is completed with a pink Presidential sash with a gold tassel. Buy the Pink and gold dress with pink sash President Barbie doll for £66.99 at Amazon Collectors fashion pack with three outfits Do you ever have those days where you just don't know what to wear? Well, Barbie does too. But in this fashion pack, you'll get all you need to make sure the ever-fashionable doll never goes out of style. This collector's pack includes three outfits for your Barbie. These include a blue and white dress with a sweetheart neckline and spotted hair band, a pink gingham look with wide brim hat and pink jewellery, and a pair of pyjamas complete with a hair bow, hair brush and high heels. Buy the Collectors fashion pack with three outfits for £66.99 at Amazon Blue plaid matching set and hat Barbie doll This Barbie is dressed in a pink, blue and yellow pastel checkered outfit from the Barbie movie. She is wearing a full-bodied skirt with a tulle netting, paired with a matching blouse and a cropped jacket. For her accessories, Barbie is wearing a matching boater hat in the same print, partnered with her long blonde hair, pearl earrings and blue high heels. Buy the Blue plaid matching set and hat Barbie doll for £70.10 at Amazon Pink Corvette convertible Barbie car We think this is the ultimate Barbie movie collector's item — the pink convertible Corvette. It can be seen in the movie trailer being crashed by Barbie when she realises Ken is hiding in the back seat. Perfect for quick trip around Barbie Land, this retro-inspired Corvette is pink with white accents on the wheels, doors and interiors. It's perfect for collectors and has a working boot, doors and wheels. Buy the Pink corvette convertible Barbie car for £134.99 at John Lewis If you're a merchandise collector check out our guides to the best new Little Mermaid merchandise and best Marvel merchandise. If, like Barbie, you like a party, we've got everything you need in our Going Out section. Have a read of our guides to how to get Vanya tickets with Andrew Scott, and how to get tickets for the Sex and the City London pop up.
The Sex and the City pop up experience is coming to London next week
The Sex and the City the experience is coming to London this summer. To celebrate 25 years of the franchise between Sex and the City the series, two Sex and the City movies and now And Just Like That, they've given plenty to fans over the years. But this experience promises to be like no other. Find out how to get tickets.
Hello lover! If you couldn't help but wonder why your life doesn't look like Carrie Bradshaw's (we're still waiting for our couture wedding dress to be given to us for free) then you're in luck. The Sex and the City pop up experience is coming to London this summer so you can live out all your most fashionable dreams. For the day at least. It has been 25 years since the Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha first graced our screens as women in their thirties trying to navigate careers, friendships and their love lives while living in New York City. A quarter of a century, six series, two movies, one spin-off series and a falling out between cast members later, and the franchise is still going strong. To celebrate the upcoming release of the second series of And Just Like That, the show's spin-off, the pop up event is coming to London for one week only in June 2023. The event promises to make you feel like you've stepped off the streets of London and straight into bustling Manhattan, where you'll be able to sip on Cosmopolitans, lament your love life in Carrie's apartment and take photos in front of the famous closet. Find out how to get tickets to the experience which will have you trotting round the city in your highest heels with no concern for how the world's longest walk at Bank station will impact your feet. Just like that! Buy tickets for the Sex and the City experience for £5.50 from See Tickets When and where is the Sex and the City pop up experience in London? View oEmbed on the source website The Sex and the City pop up, officially called And Just Like That…It’s Been 25 Years, A Sex and the City Experience will be in London for one week from Tuesday 20th June to Sunday 25th June. You can book tickets at 15 minute intervals from 10am to 7pm most days, just make sure you check as the opening times vary. The experience will take place at 48 Regent Street in the heart of London, and the experience will take between half and hour and an hour. Buy tickets for the Sex and the City experience for £5.50 from See Tickets How much do tickets for the Sex and the City pop up experience cost? Tickets for the Sex and the City pop up experience will set you back £5.50. You'll need to book for a specific time slot and something to be aware of is that you'll only be admitted for your time slot so make sure you're running on time — not like Carrie when she was opening the New York Stock Exchange. Buy tickets for the Sex and the City experience for £5.50 from See Tickets How to get tickets to the Sex and the City pop up experience Tickets for the Sex and the City pop up are available now at See Tickets. Tickets are selling like Manolo Blahniks in a sample sale, with some time slots already sold out! We're expecting to see the weekend slots be the most popular so if you're keen to go make sure you check out the less busy times like on weekday mornings. Buy sooner rather than later to make sure you don't miss out. Buy tickets for the Sex and the City experience for £5.50 from See Tickets Looking for other fabulous things to do in London? Our Going Out section is full of things to do from our guide to what is the Frameless experience to the best London rooftop gardens. Plus if you're looking for something to do in the evening we've got guides to how to get The Ocean at the End of the Lane tickets, plus how to get Vanya tickets with Andrew Scott.
How to get tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane UK tour and the West End
The Ocean at the End of the Lane is heading on tour across the UK this summer, before ending up in the West End for a limited run. Here's all you need to know with tickets on sale now.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane is returning to the West End this autumn following a tour around the UK, and it's starting this summer! The show promises to be a magical adventure like no other, taking the audience on an adventure back to the land of a childhood once forgotten. Based on the works of best-selling author Neil Gaiman, who also wrote hits like Good Omens, the tale follows a man as he is transported back to his 12th birthday while visiting his childhood home. As the pond beside his house becomes an ocean, he and his friend Lettie enter a magical world where they have to reckon with ancient forces that threaten to destroy everything around them as they struggle to survive. Be aware that this show is not suitable for children under the age of 12, as it contains some sensitive subject matter, and children under five won't be admitted. The show will be kicking off its tour of the UK in Oxford later in June and travelling up and down the country before ending up in London for a limited West End run from 11th October. Read on for the full list of dates and venues, plus everything you need to know about getting tickets now. Buy tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane on tour from £13 at ATG Tickets Buy tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane on the West End from £24 at LOVEtheatre When and where is The Ocean at the End of the Lane showing? The Ocean at the End of the Lane will the touring across the UK this summer before heading to the West End, where it will be showing at the Noel Coward Theatre from Wednesday 11th October until Saturday 25th November 2023. The Ocean at the End of the Lane UK tour: full list of dates and venues 20 Jun 2023 to 24 Jun 2023 — Oxford, New Oxford Theatre 27 Jun 2023 to 1 Jul 2023 — Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Theatre 4 Jul 2023 to 8 Jul 2023 — Southend, Mayflower Theatre 11 Jul 2023 to 22 Jul 2023 — Newcastle, Theatre Royal 25 Jul to 29 Jul 2023 — Canterbury, Marlow Theatre 8 Aug 2023 to 12 Aug 2023 — Southend-on-Sea, Cliffs Pavilion 15 Aug 2023 to 19 Aug 2023 — Bristol, Bristol Hippodrome 22 Aug to 26 Aug 2023 — Aberdeen, His Majesty's Theatre 29 Aug 2023 to 2 Sep 2023 — Glasgow, King's Theatre 5 Sep 2023 to 9 Sep 2023 — Norwich, Theatre Royal 12 Sep 2023 to 16 Sep 2023 — Stoke-on-Trent, Regent Theatre 19 Sep 2023 to 23 Sep 2023 — Truro, Hall for Cornwall 26 Sep 2023 to 30 Sep 2023 — Wolverhampton, Grand Theatre 4 Oct 2023 to 7 Oct 2023 — Salford, The Lowry 11 Oct 2023 to 25 Nov 2023 — London, Noël Coward Theatre How much are tickets to see The Ocean at the End of the Lane? Tickets prices for The Ocean at the End of the Lane will vary depending on the venue when the show is on tour, but they look to start from around £13 for the most affordable tickets, with the priciest ones going up to around £65. Tickets to see the show on the West End start at £20 and go up to £125 for the best seats in the house. If you're on a budget, have a read of our guide on how to get cheap theatre tickets for tips and advice. Buy tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane from £13 at ATG Tickets How long is The Ocean at the End of the Lane show? The Ocean at the End of the Lane is two hours and 35 minutes long. This includes an interval where you can stretch your legs and, if you're lucky, get an ice cream. This is a pretty normal run-time for a show like this, and we'd always recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the show is scheduled to start, so that you can find your seat and not miss anything, especially as some shows won't allow people to enter once they've started. Buy tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane from £13 at ATG Tickets How to get tickets to The Ocean at the End of the Lane Tickets to The Ocean at the End of the Lane are available at ATG Tickets and through the National Theatre, as well as at LOVEtheatre for the London shows. Tickets are on sale now, and since there's such a limited number of shows at each venue we'd recommend you act sooner rather than later to buy tickets for your home town. Good luck! Buy tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane on tour from £13 at ATG Tickets Buy tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane on the West End from £24 at LOVEtheatre Check out our Going Out section where we have all the latest information on what to do in London and across the UK, including how to get tickets to see Home Alone in concert and how to get Vanya with Andrew Scott tickets.
How to get tickets to see Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends in London's West End
Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends is coming to the West End with a limited run, and tickets are on sale now. Here's everything you need to know about the show including how to get tickets.
Sondheim fans rejoice! Old Friends is returning by popular demand to the West End this autumn for a limited 16-week run. The show is a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and was written as a one-off event which was performed last year on the West End with demand so high that it was live streamed to another West End theatre so fans could experience the show which was being performed less than a mile away. Stars in the original concert included Judi Dench, Helena Bonham Carter and Damien Lewis. If you couldn't get tickets for that event you'll be pleased to know that you can see Old Friends from its opening on Monday 18th September 2023 until Saturday 6th January 2024. The show is a tribute to Sondheim, who died in 2021. This composer and lyricist hardly needs an introduction, and wrote the lyrics for many of the best-known American musicals including West Side Story, and wrote both music and lyrics for countless productions including Company, Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Into the Woods. Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends was devised by friend of Sondheim, Cameron Mackintosh, and will be directed by Matthew Bourne. Here's everything you need to know about how to get tickets. Buy tickets for Old Friends from £36 at LOVEtheatre Where can I watch Sondheim's Old Friends? Old Friends will be coming to the Gielgud Theatre in the heart of London's West End on Shaftsbury Avenue. It is easy to get to by public transport with Piccadilly Circus as the nearest tube. Since this is one of London's older theatres step-free access is somewhat limited. There is wheelchair access via a ramp to the dress circle, where there is room for up to four wheelchairs with a companion. Old Friends will have an audio described performance for the matinée show on Saturday 11th November, and a captioned performance for the matinée on Saturday 18th November. For more accessibility information visit the Gielgud Theatre's website. Buy tickets for Old Friends from £36 at LOVEtheatre Who is in Sondheim's Old Friends? This production of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends has somewhat of an all star cast from the world of musicals. Broadway legend Bernadette Peters will be performing in the West End for the first time in her illustrious career. Lea Salonga will also be returning to the West End after nearly 30 years, and the duo will be joined by other stars including Haydn Gwynne, Damian Humbley and Jason Pennycooke. The cast will be joined by the Sondheim Orchestra and will be a musical event to remember. Buy tickets for Old Friends from £36 at LOVEtheatre How much are tickets for Sondheim's Old Friends? Tickets for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends start at £36 for the most affordable seats, and it's important to be aware that since this is a large theatre some of these seats will be quite a way away from the action, as well as possibly having a restricted view. The most expensive tickets will set you back £180, which are located in the middle of the stall and the front of the dress circle. Buy tickets for Old Friends from £36 at LOVEtheatre How to get tickets to see Sondheim's Old Friends Tickets for Old Friends are available now at LOVEtheatre. Since the show will only be in London for a limited time, this might be your one chance to see it. We recommend you get tickets sooner rather than later to back sure you don't miss out. Buy tickets for Old Friends from £36 at LOVEtheatre Check out our Going Out section for everything you need to know about theatre in the West End and beyond. We've got everything including guides to how to get The Little Big Things tickets and how to get A Night at the Musicals tickets for the concert in Battersea Park. If you're based in London or visiting the capital soon, read our guide to the best West End shows for all the latest information.
How to get tickets to new West End musical adaptation of The Little Big Things
Tickets for brand new musical The Little Big Things are now on sale. Here's everything to you need to know about the show, including how to get hold of tickets.
New musical The Little Big Things is coming to London's West End this autumn, and tickets are on sale now. While the shows you can see on the West End change fairly often, it's pretty unusual for a completely new show to hit the stage and this is one you don't want to miss. The Little Big Things, which shares the name of the Sunday Times bestselling memoir it's based on, follows the true story of Henry Fraser as he began painting using his mouth after he was left paralysed by an accident in 2009. After a diving accident suddenly changes 17-year-old Fraser's life, he learns how to navigate his new life while paralysed from the neck down and ultimately forge a successful career as a mouth artist and motivational speaker. This new musical is about courage and transformation, and will leave you feeling uplifted and, most of all, that it's the little things that really matter after all. The show is directed by Luke Sheppard whose recent work includes & Juliet which has recently transferred from the West End to New York's Broadway. The Little Big Things will star Jonny Amies as the younger Fraser, while he will be portrayed after the accident by Ed Larkin, who is also a wheelchair user. Read on for everything you need to know about when and where you can see The Little Big Things, plus how to get tickets. Buy tickets for The Little Big Things from £36 at Ticketmaster The Little Big Things: when are where is the new musical adaptation showing? The Little Big Things will be at @sohoplace theatre in the heart of the West End. It will be performed for a limited 12-week run from Saturday 2nd September to Saturday 25th November. @sohoplace is one of the newer and smaller theatres in London's West End. Opened in 2022 and with only 602 seats, this will be the first musical to be performed there. The new design of this theatre means that it's more accessible than many of the Victorian structures which populate theatreland and there is lift access to each level of the theatre. There will also be access performances throughout the show's run with a BSL performance on Wednesday 18th October, an audio described performance on Friday 27th October and a captioned performance on the evening performance on Thursday 9th November. View oEmbed on the source website Buy tickets for The Little Big Things from £36 at Ticketmaster How much are tickets to see The Little Big Things? Tickets to The Little Big Things are on sale now. They start from £36 for seats furthest from the stage on the second balcony. Tickets are then available at different prices depending on factors like how close the seats are to the stage and how clear the view is, with the most expensive seat in the stalls and front row of the balcony. The priciest tickets look to be around the £100 mark – £101.75 to be precise – and these are for the most popular shows on Friday and Saturday evenings. If you can get to the show on a weeknight, or in the first week of its run, you'll be able to get the best seats in the house for up to £30 cheaper. If you're on a budget, check out our guide to how to get cheap theatre tickets. Buy tickets for The Little Big Things from £36 at Ticketmaster How to get tickets for new West End musical adaptation of The Little Big Things Tickets for The Little Big Things are available now from Ticketmaster, London Theatre Direct and LOVEtheatre. As we've already mentioned, this show has a limited 12-week run, so there are only a certain number of tickets available. So, if you're keen to see The Little Big Things, we recommend you act sooner rather than later to make sure you can secure tickets. Buy tickets for The Little Big Things from £36 at Ticketmaster Check out our Going Out section for all the latest information about the best West End shows, including how to get Sister Act tickets and how to get cheap theatre tickets. Take part in the Screen Test, a project from Radio Times and the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, to explore the role of television and audio in our lives. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to get tickets for A Night at the Musicals in Battersea Park
Looking for things to do in London this summer? We've got a good one. For one night (and one night only!) the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will be performing tunes from all the best musicals including Mamma Mia! Grease, Oklahoma and many more. Read on for all you need to know about how to get tickets.
Sometimes it feels like summer days are drifting away, but don't worry, there are some great events on in London on summer nights. A Night at the Musicals is coming to Battersea Park this summer, where you'll get to hear some of your favourite show tunes as you've never heard them before. This event combines the atmosphere of a warm evening in the beautiful Battersea Park with music played by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra with tunes sung by stars of the West End. Sounds like a place for us – and for you too! The evening is part of a weekend of events called Battersea Park in Concert, where the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will be using the park as their auditorium for a range of events. Plus it's a bank holiday weekend taking place from Saturday 26th August until Monday 28th August 2023. Read on for everything you need to know about A Night at the Musicals, plus how to get your hands on some tickets. Buy tickets for A Night at the Musicals from £43.10 at Ticketmaster Are you a fan of musicals? Check out our guide to the Best West End shows for all you need to know about what's on in London's West End right now and throughout the summer. When and where is A Night at the Musicals? A Night at the Musicals is playing on Saturday 26th August 2023 in Battersea Park, London. It is part of a wider music festival, Battersea Park in Concert, where the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra is playing in the park every night for the August bank holiday. On Sunday 27th August they're playing Proms in the Park where the programme will include Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky and Brahms. Sunday 28th August will see the orchestra joined by Gabrielle, YolanDa Brown and The Ronnie Scott's All Stars plus other guests who are yet to be announced. Buy tickets for Proms in the Park from £43.10 at Ticketmaster Buy tickets for Gabrielle Live in Concert from £43.10 at Ticketmaster If all these events sound right up your street, you can also buy tickets from the whole bank holiday weekend from £118.50 at Ticketmaster. Buy tickets for A Night at the Musicals from £43.10 at Ticketmaster Who is performing at A Night at the Musicals? Joining the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra for A Night at the Musicals will be West End stars Abbie Osmon, Alex Gaumond, Bradley Jaden and Kelly Mathieson. Richard Balcombe will be conducting the orchestra, and the audience will hear songs from some of the greatest musicals including Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Oklahoma and West Side Story. Buy tickets for A Night at the Musicals from £43.10 at Ticketmaster How to get tickets to A Night at the Musicals Tickets for A Night at the Musicals are available on general sale from today, Thursday 1st June, at Ticketmaster. Since the event is only taking place for one night only, we'd recommend acting sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment. Good luck (or should we say 'break a leg')! Buy tickets for A Night at the Musicals from £43.10 at Ticketmaster If you're looking for things to do in London this summer look no further than our Going Out section. We've got everything you need to know, from how to get tickets to see Diana Ross at the Royal Albert Hall to the best London bus tours. If you're a heading to concerts all the time, why not read our guide to how to get cheap concert tickets for all our tips and tricks. Take part in the Screen Test, a project from Radio Times and the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, to explore the role of television and audio in our lives. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to get tickets for Niall Horan's UK and Ireland 2024 tour right now
One Direction alumni and popstar Niall Horan is heading on a UK and Ireland tour leg of his world tour for his new album The Show in 2024. Here's everything you need to know to get hold of some tickets as they're available for presale now.
If you'd drive highways and byways to be there with Niall Horan, you're in luck. The pop star is heading on tour next year and we've got all you need to know about how to get hold of some tickets. It could be fair to say that Horan has been heading in a different direction these past few years. After being a member of One Direction – you know that small, low-key band that was only one of the best selling boy bands of all time – Horan has been finding his sounds as a solo artist. View oEmbed on the source website Horan first joined One Direction when the band was formed as part of The X Factor in 2010 and found fame as the boy band shot to stardom. The band enjoyed huge success until announcing a hiatus in 2016 and the members went their separate ways, each going on to have solo careers. The Show will be Horan's third solo studio album, following Flicker and Heartbreak Winter. The album has had several well-received singles and will be released on 9th June 2023. After equal success as a coach on The Voice US – his contestant Gina Miles was crowned the winner in May – Horan will be heading on an international tour in 2024 with dates in the UK, Ireland and across the world. Read on for how to get your hands on some tickets as they go on pre-sale today. Buy tickets to see Niall Horan UK tour 2024 at Ticketmaster When and where is Niall Horan going on tour? The Show will be a world tour with dates across the globe in 2024. If you're based in the UK, Niall Horan will be heading across the UK as well as Ireland as part of the tour. Niall Horan 2024 UK and Ireland tour full list of dates and venues: 21 Feb 2024 — Belfast, The SSE Arena 23 Feb 2024 — Dublin, 3Arena 27 Feb 2024 — Birmingham, Resorts World Arena 1 March 2024 — London, OVO Arena Wembley 4 March 2024 — Cardiff, Cardiff International Arena 5 March 2024 — Manchester, AO Arena Buy tickets to see Niall Horan UK tour 2024 at Ticketmaster How to buy tickets to Niall Horan's UK tour The wait is over! Tickets for Niall Horan's UK tour went on presale today, Wednesday 31st May at 10am on Ticketmaster. If you can't gain access to the pre-sale don't worry, the general sale will be live in a few days on Friday 2nd June at 10am on Ticketmaster and The Ticket Factory. The presale looks to be very large scale, with tickets available to those who pre-ordered the album as well as for particular venues. If you're keen to get your hands on some tickets we'd recommend you act as quickly as possible. We're expecting to see a lot of popularity around these tickets – who doesn't love Niall Horan after all? If you're worried about missing out on tickets, we've got a guide to how to beat the Ticketmaster queue. Buy tickets to see Niall Horan UK tour 2024 at Ticketmaster Check out our Going Out section to stay up to date on things to do across the UK. We've got guides on everything from our guide on how to get cheap Disney Land Paris tickets to the best Father's Day experiences. Take part in the Screen Test, a project from Radio Times and the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, to explore the role of television and audio in our lives. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to get Diana Ross tickets to see her live at London's Royal Albert Hall
She's turning us upside down! Music legend Diana Ross has announced that she's coming to London this autumn. The star will be playing two dates at the Royal Albert Hall, and we've got all you need to know including how to get your hands on some tickets.
We've got news that's sure to spark a chain reaction – of joy, that is! That's right, Diana Ross is returning to the UK this autumn as part of her The Music Legacy Tour. Ross hardly needs an introduction. She rose to fame in the '60s as part of the Motown group The Supremes, which became one of the most successful Motown groups of the time with hits like Baby Love and Love Child. After leaving The Supremes in 1970, Ross had success as a solo artist with timeless hits like Ain't No Mountain High Enough. She also had success as an actress and was even nominated for an Oscar for her role as Billie Holiday. Acting clearly runs in the family, as her daughter is Tracee Ellis Ross, who is best known for her role in TV show Black-ish. Returning to the UK, Ross made a splash last year when she headlined the Sunday Legends slot at Glastonbury, as well as appearing in the final act of the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert. She will be coming back to the UK in October of this year, where she'll play two shows at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Here's everything you need to know about how to get tickets. Buy tickets to see Diana Ross at the Royal Albert Hall at Ticketmaster Where is Diana Ross performing in the UK? Diana Ross is performing for two dates at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Here are the dates Ross is performing: 14th October 2023 — Royal Albert Hall, London 15th October 2023 — Royal Albert Hall, London The Royal Albert Hall is surely one of the most recognisable venues in the capital with its iconic red dome and hosts events like the BBC Proms and Festival of Remembrance, as well as countless concerts in its calendar. In terms of accessibility, several ground floor entrances have ramped access including doors 1, 3, 8, 9 and 12 with lifts up to other levels at doors 1 and 8. For more information about accessibility visit the Royal Albert Hall website. View oEmbed on the source website How long does the Diana Ross concert last? These concerts are the UK leg of Ross's The Music Legacy Tour – Ross's celebration of her greatest number one hits. The tour starts with 12 dates across the United States, with the first concert taking place on 9th June 2023 in Temecula, California. As the first show is yet to take place, it's difficult to know exactly how long the Royal Albert Hall shows will last but we're going to take a guess. Writing on Twitter, Ross shared that on tour she'll sing songs from her solo career, as well as from her time with The Supremes with songs including Ain't No Mountain High Enough, I'm Coming Out, Take Me Higher and many more. We'd be surprised if the concert lasts less than three hours and could be a lot longer. We recommend you bring your comfiest shoes and prepare to dance the night away. How to buy tickets to see Diana Ross at the Royal Albert Hall Tickets to see Diana Ross at the Royal Albert Hall went live for general sale today, Friday 26th May, at 10am and are available to buy on Ticketmaster. Since there are only two shows in the UK, we're expecting tickets to go quickly. If you're keen to get your hands on some tickets read our guide to how to beat the Ticketmaster queue for tips and tricks. Buy tickets to see Diana Ross at the Royal Albert Hall at Ticketmaster Check out our Going Out section, where we have all the latest information on ticket releases including Katherine Jenkins Last Night of the Proms tickets and Anne Marie UK tour tickets. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to get tickets to see Glow Up Live at the London Palladium
If you're a fan of the show Glow Up, you're in luck. For the first time ever, the show is coming to the stage for two live events in London this autumn. Read on for all you need to know about how to get tickets.
DING DONG! Glow Up is coming to the stage this autumn with its first ever live show in London. The competitive make-up TV series will be hosting two live shows in October of this year at the London Palladium, with past winners and fan favourites battling it out. And, unlike on the small screen, the audience will be able to vote for the winner right then and there. Glow Up first aired on BBC Three in 2019 with host Stacey Dooley giving amateur make-up artists the opportunity of a lifetime. Contestants compete in a number of challenges for each show, including a professional and creative brief judged by industry professionals Dominic Skinner and Val Garland, alongside guest judges. Maya Jama and current host Leomie Anderson have since taken over presenting duties. Viewers will know that the challenges are not low stakes affairs – they've included doing the make-up on models for London Fashion Week, applying the make-up for a celebrity at the TV Choice Awards and creating prosthetic injuries to be used on TV show Holby City. At each show, four make-up artists will spend two hours creating a signature look using their best techniques and imagination, while the audience watches up close thanks to mirror cameras. Read on for all you need to know about how to get tickets to see Glow Up Live on stage in London this autumn. View oEmbed on the source website Buy tickets to Glow Up Live at Ticketmaster When and where is Glow Up Live? Rather than heading on a tour around the UK, Glow Up Live has a limited set of two shows in London. The show will follow on from the popular fifth season, which is currently airing – the final of which will be in June. Glow Up Live full list of dates and venues: 15 Oct 2023 — London, The London Palladium 16 Oct 2023 — London, The London Palladium Where can I watch Glow Up? If you want to catch up on Glow Up: Britain's Next Make Up Star, we don't blame you. In the UK, seasons 1 to 3 are available on Netflix. If it's the latest seasons you're looking for, they can be found on BBC iPlayer. Check out our guide to how to watch Glow Up for more information. Buy tickets to Glow Up Live at Ticketmaster Who will be at Glow Up Live? Glow Up Live will feature stars from previous seasons, with more yet to be announced. We'll do our best to keep you up to date as soon as we know who'll be there. At the moment, it's looking like it will be presented by Dominic Skinner and Val Garland who are the regular judges on the TV show. Confirmed to be joining them on the first night are Dolli from season 3 and Lisa Street from season 4. At the second show Ryley Isaac from season 3 will be joining, and Ellis Atlantis from season 1, Yong-Chin Breslin from season 4, James Mac from season 2 and Tiffany from season 1 will feature on both nights at the London Palladium. Buy tickets to Glow Up Live at Ticketmaster How to get tickets to Glow Up Live Tickets to see Glow Up Live went on general sale today, Friday 26th May at 10am at Ticketmaster. Since the show is only playing for two dates we're expecting tickets to be limited with just under 5,000 tickets available overall. The London Palladium is located in the heart on London, with Oxford Circus acting as the nearest underground station. There is step-free access available from street level to the stall via a lift but be aware that the royal circle is accessible by steps only. For more accessibility information visit LW Theatres. Buy tickets to Glow Up Live at Ticketmaster Check out our Going Out section for information on all the latest ticket releases. We've got everything from how to get Anne Marie UK tour tickets to a guide on how to get Loreen tour tickets. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to get tickets to see Katherine Jenkins headline Last Night of the Proms Lytham Hall
Here's everything you need to know for how to see Katherine Jenkins and other West End stars performing at the Last Night of the Proms this summer.
Katherine Jenkins will be gracing the proms this summer with her heavenly vocals as she headlines the last night of the Lytham Proms. The Welsh star is a world famous classical singer with multiple number one albums in the UK Classical charts. After singing at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert in May 2022, she was also the first artist to record God Save the King upon the Queen's death in September 2022, to mark King Charles III accession to the throne. She also made headlines when she was invited to sing at the memorial service of Dame Vera Lynn at Westminster Abbey, where she sang We'll Meet Again, Lynn's famous tune which was quoted by the Queen in her coronavirus broadcast in 2020 and became a symbol of unity in the pandemic. Jenkins will be at Lytham Hall, where the Lytham Proms are held, on Sunday 27th August 2023. While Katherine Jenkins will be headlining, she'll be joined by other stars of the stage for the audience to enjoy, including West End singers Danny Mac, John Owen-Jones, Louise Dearman and Trevor Dion Nicholas. Read on for everything you need to know about the Lytham Proms, plus how to get tickets to see Katherine Jenkins on the last night. Buy tickets to see Katherine Jenkins headline Lytham Hall Proms at Ticketmaster View oEmbed on the source website Where is Lytham Proms held? Lytham Proms takes place at Lytham Hall, a country house in Lancashire. The Last Night at the Proms is part of Lytham Festival. For the last few years, the annual event has raised over £200,000 for the restoration of the Grade 1 listed 18th century Lytham Hall, and this concert will be no different with all proceeds raised going towards the same cause. The venue is easiest to access, but Lytham, Ansdell and Fairhaven train stations are all relatively close. There are accessible ticket booking options including with a wheelchair platform, ambulant hearing and options for an impairment essential companion. For more information, visit Ticketmaster. Buy tickets to see Katherine Jenkins headline Lytham Hall Proms at Ticketmaster What music is played on the Last Night of the Proms? Music played on the Last Night of the Proms is usually classical music with either a solo performance or group of singers, accompanied by an orchestra. This night will be a picnic style proms event, where you can bring food and drink along with you while you enjoy the music in the beautiful surroundings of Lytham Hall. Buy tickets to see Katherine Jenkins headline Lytham Hall Proms at Ticketmaster How much do tickets cost to see Last Night of the Proms with Katherine Jenkins? At the time of writing, a General Admission ticket to see Last Night of the Proms with Katherine Jenkins will set you back £43.45, not including the booking fee. Buy tickets to see Katherine Jenkins headline Lytham Hall Proms at Ticketmaster How to get tickets to see Katherine Jenkins headline Lytham Hall Proms Tickets for Lytham Festival present Last Night at the Proms have been available since Wednesday 17th May via O2 presale. If you've missed out on the presale, don't worry. Tickets in the general sale are available from today, Friday 19th May, at 9am. We're expecting to see tickets for this event go fast, so whether you're Lancashire-based or want to travel to see Katherine Jenkins perform, we'd recommend you snap up some tickets before they're gone. Buy tickets to see Katherine Jenkins headline Lytham Hall Proms at Ticketmaster If you're looking for things to do this summer, look no further than our Going Out section. We've got everything from our guide to the best UK festivals to the best Manchester experience gifts.
How to get Sister Act tickets for musical's West End return with Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke
Sister Act is returning to the West End next spring! With guest stars Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke each taking a turn in the role of Delores van Cartier, this is one you shouldn't miss. Here's all you need to know on how to get tickets.
Hallelujah! Sister Act is returning to the West End next spring with hit guest stars Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke. The fan-favourite musical has been touring the UK but will be taking up residence once again in the heart of London's theatre land at the Dominion Theatre. Knight and Burke will each be getting back in the habit and taking on the starring role of Delores van Cartier for a limited 12-week run each, beginning in March 2024 and concluding in August 2024. Now we know that might seem like a long time away (we don't even have plans for this Christmas yet!), but we guarantee it'll be next spring before you know it. And trust us, you'll be kicking yourself if you miss out on tickets to see Sister Act. The musical is based on the hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg as nightclub singer Delores van Cartier. When Delores witnesses her boyfriend kill one of his rivals, her only hope of protection is to hide where no one would ever think of looking for her — the local convent. Read on for everything you need to know about how to get tickets to see Sister Act as it returns to London next year. Buy tickets for Sister Act from £24 at Ticketmaster Who is in Sister Act in the West End? Sister Act has been on tour across the UK, but when it returns to London in spring 2024 it will have two unmissable guest stars. Joining the ensemble cast, West End legend Beverley Knight will be stepping into the starring role first, followed by vocal powerhouse Alexandra Burke. Both stars have previously played the role of Delores van Cartier either on tour across the UK or in the West End. Knight is well known for her soulful vocals and has had starring roles on stage and screen as well as releasing eight studio albums. She has starred in a number of roles in the West End throughout her career, including in The Bodyguard and Cats. Alexandra Burke first found fame after winning The X Factor in 2008. Over her career, she has released three studio albums with hits like Bad Boys and has also done her fair share of time treading the boards with West End productions of The Bodyguard, Chess and Chicago under her belt. Buy tickets for Sister Act from £24 at Ticketmaster How long is Sister Act playing for in London? Sister Act in on the West End for a limited run only, so if you want to see it with your favourite star this might be your only chance. In total the show is running from Friday 15th March 2024 until Saturday 31st August 2024, with Beverley Knight taking the starring role until Saturday 8th June 2024, and Alexandra Burke stepping into the shoes of Delores van Cartier from Monday 10th June 2024. Buy tickets for Sister Act from £24 at Ticketmaster How much are Sister Act tickets on the West End? Ticket prices for Sister Act start at £24 and go up to £209.95 for the best seats in the most popular shows, which tend to be the evening performances on Friday and Saturday. The prices look like they're the same for both guest stars, but if you have a particular date in mind we'd recommend you act quickly — we're expecting tickets to go up in price or sell out quickly due to the show's limited run. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster, London Theatre Direct and LOVEtheatre. If you're on a budget, check out our guide on how to get cheap theatre tickets for some tips and tricks. Buy tickets for Sister Act from £24 at Ticketmaster If you're a fan of musicals or the theatre, check out our Going Out section. We've got a comprehensive guide to the Best West End shows, plus information on all the latest news in London and across the UK, from Elf the musical tickets to how to get tickets to Bleak Expectations as the comedy musical hits the West End.
Get Sky Stream with Sky Entertainment and Netflix from only £26 per month
Sky has deals across packages on Sky Stream and Sky Glass right now. Read on to find out how to get Sky Stream plus extras for just £26 per month, including an amazing deal where you can get three months of Sky Glass for free.
There have been big changes at Sky in the last few years. Gone are the days where a satellite dish was the be all and end all, and there are ever more accessible ways to watch your favourite shows. Not only are Sky's services much more accessible, but with deals across Sky Stream and Sky Glass available for new customers, it's even easier to watch the shows you love, plus discover new movies, series and more. If you're new the to world of Sky it can be hard to decide which service is right for you. Don't worry, here at RadioTimes.com, we've got you covered. Confused about what is Sky Stream? Sky Stream is essentially Sky's streaming package which can be used with any television — a good option if you aren't look to buy a new set. The service uses Wi-Fi and includes Sky Entertainment, giving you access to over 15o TV channels including Freeview and Sky channels, plus you also get access to Netflix. Sky Glass is perfect if you're looking for everything all in one place. It's a sleek and aesthetic TV with Sky built right in, removing the hassle of wires and boxes around your set-up. Plus it works using Wi-Fi, so you don't have to worry about satellite installation. If you take the plunge on Sky Glass before Friday 16th June, you can get three months of Sky Entertainment and Netflix for free on any Sky Glass package you choose. This means you can watch the TV shows you love for less – and with Sky Glass packages starting from as little as £14 per month for 18 months (with a £10 upfront fee), it's a great time to become a Sky customer. Deals on Sky Stream end on Thursday 18th May, so if you want to make the most of the savings we recommend you act fast. Read on for all you need to know about the best savings on Sky Stream, plus deals on broadband packages right now. Shop deals on Sky Stream and Sky Glass now How to get Sky Stream plus extras and broadband deals from just £26 per month If you're interested in Sky Stream, now is a great time to take the plunge. You can get a package of Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment and Netflix for just £26 per month with no upfront fee. This is an 18-month contract, so you'll be paying a total of just £468. This package means you have access to channels through Sky Entertainment, which features over 150 TV channels – and includes the likes of Sky Atlantic, Sky Comedy and Sky Documentaries, as well as other channels like MTV, Eurosport and Comedy Central. Plus this deal includes a Netflix subscription, so you can catch up on all the latest releases like the Bridgerton spin-off Queen Charlotte. Get Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment and Netflix for £26 per month If you want to get new broadband as part of your Sky package, you're in luck. There are deals on now across a range of broadband offerings, so no matter which speed you need, you can save some money. All of these packages are for 18 months and have no upfront fee. There are four tiers of broadband speed available: Superfast 35 broadband has 36 Mb/s average download speed, Superfast broadband has 59 Mb/s average download speed, Ultrafast broadband has 145 Mb/s average download speed, and Ultrafast Plus which has 500 Mb/s average download speed. Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment and Netflix with Superfast 35 broadband | £43 per month Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment and Netflix with Superfast broadband | £60.50 per month Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment and Netflix with Ultrafast broadband | £43 per month Sky Stream, Sky Entertainment and Netflix with Ultrafast Plus broadband | £53 per month Check out our Technology section for all the latest deals and releases, including all you need to know about the Google Pixel Fold UK release date, how to pre-order the new Google Pixel Tablet and Google Pixel 7a UK release date.
Best King Charles III coronation memorabilia and souvenirs: from mugs to collector's coins
The first coronation in most of our lifetimes is just around the corner. Here's our pick of the best memorabilia and souvenirs to celebrate the occasion and remember it in years to come.
The last few years have been ones of great change for the royal family, but this week on Saturday 6th May we will see arguably the biggest change of all — the coronation of a new monarch. King Charles III will be crowned in an event which is, for many of us, the first coronation in our memory. And we're seeing lots of retailers making the most of the occasion, with a whole host of memorabilia and souvenirs available to help you celebrate the day and remember it for years to come. Whether you're looking for an item to sincerely and respectfully mark the occasion, or are looking for something to put a smile on your face, there'll be the right gift out there for you. Here at RadioTimes.com, we consider ourselves somewhat experts in merchandise and memorabilia, but even we have been surprised by this event. We've seen everything from this £350 collectable pottery crown (so popular that it had a collector's presale before it was available to the general public) to this knit-your-own tea cosy in the shape of King Charles III in his coronation uniform, which we have to say we rather fancy. Long live the tea cosy! If you're planning on spending time with friends and family over the bank holiday weekend, there's also lots out there to make it an event to remember. You'll find table decorations, tea towels, mugs and even edible treats to enjoy over the days off. Here's our guide to the best King Charles III coronation memorabilia and souvenirs to buy right now. Best King Charles III coronation memorabilia and souvenirs at a glance Coronation hand wash and hand lotion, for £12.50 1,000 piece King Charles III coronation jigsaw puzzle, for £16 Spode King Charles III coronation plate, for £18 Coronation King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II two mug set, for £30 £18 King Charles III coronation mug, for £22 Coronation musical biscuit tin, for £35 2023 United Kingdom brilliant uncirculated commemorative coin set, for £50 Three cheers for King Charles III teapot, for £80 £56 King Charles III coronation biscuit collection and tin, for £58 Three cheers for King Charles III large cake stand, for £82 £57.40 Coronation food hamper, for £85 Wedgewood bone china coronation commemorative mug, for £95 The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III 2023 UK 1oz Silver Proof Piedfort Coin, for £99.50 The coronation celebration hamper, for £160 Best King Charles III coronation memorabilia and souvenirs Three cheers for King Charles III teapot Emma Bridgewater's pottery is hand crafted in Stoke-on-Trent, and is well known for celebrating royal events. This eye catching teapot would take centre stage in any afternoon tea, and holds four mugs worth of tea — perfect if you're gathering with a small group of friends of family. Emma Bridgewater is currently holding a 30 per cent off sale across the Royal Collection. Items are selling out fast so we recommend you act sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment. Buy a three cheers for King Charles III teapot for £80 £56 at Emma Bridgewater 2023 United Kingdom brilliant uncirculated commemorative coin set Whether you're a regular coin collector or are looking for a memento of the coronation, this collection would make a timeless item. It's the first Annual Set to be released which includes the first coin portrait of the new King Charles III on every coin. The five coins are each finished the the brilliant uncirculated standard, which is the premium standard, higher than that of the coins we use everyday. The design of the coins also includes ones celebrating 75 years of the NHS, 75 years of the Windrush Generation, the centenary of the Flying Scotsman, and the life and work of JRR Tolkien. Buy a 2023 United Kingdom brilliant uncirculated commemorative coin set for £50 at The Royal Mint Three cheers for King Charles III large cake stand The coronation is a great excuse to come together and spend time with friends and family over the long weekend. This cake stand is a lovely way to display a baked centrepiece, like the classic Victoria sponge or something more experimental. Plus, the stand will be a great memento of the coronation with its bright colours of red, yellow and purple, featuring the crown motif and the cry "3 cheers for the King"! Buy three cheers for King Charles III large cake stand for £82 £57.40 at Emma Bridgewater The coronation of His Majesty King Charles III 2023 UK 1oz Silver Proof Piedfort Coin This silver coin is a real keepsake for collectors and non-collectors alike. To commemorate the coronation of our new monarch, this coin features the new King Charles III on one side, with the Royal Arms on the reverse as designed by John Bergdahl. The coin is struck in one ounce of 999 fine silver and finished as Proof standard. Buy the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III 2023 UK 1oz Silver Proof Piedfort Coin for £99.50 at The Royal Mint Coronation hand wash and hand lotion This would make a lovely keep sake for your home. This set of hand wash and lotion are perfect for keeping your hands clean and soft especially if you're a keen gardener like the new king. The bottles show the scene outside Westminster Abbey where the ancient ceremony will take place, with a banner reading 'God Save the King!' The bottles can be refilled once empty to reduce the amount of plastic you use, plus to keep the memory of the coronation alive in your home. Buy a coronation hand wash and lotion set for £12.50 at M&S 1,000 piece King Charles III coronation jigsaw puzzle May is already a month filled with bank holidays, and this year, the coronation bring another. With weather which is often changeable, if it does happen to be drizzling, there are few ways to pass the time better than by doing a puzzle. This 1,000 piece jigsaw features the King at different stages of his life with the crown, orb and sceptre at its centre. Buy a 1,000 piece King Charles III coronation jigsaw puzzle for £16 at Selfridges Spode King Charles III coronation plate Spode is a classic British brand, and this commemorative plate would make a great addition to any collectors of the blue and white porcelain. This limited edition design features the royal coat of arms bordered by a floral pattern including thistles and roses. Buy the Spode King Charles III coronation plate for £18 at Dunelm Coronation King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II two mug set This collection features two mugs depicting King Charles III and his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. The hand painted mugs would make a lovely gift as they come boxed, or they could be a nice addition to your own mug collection. The design features Union Jack flags alongside the two monarchs favourite dogs — the Queen's famous corgis and the Kings Jack Russell terriers. Buy a coronation King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II two mug set for £30 £18 at Cath Kidson King Charles III coronation mug This fine bone china mug features a green floral pattern with the crown in the centre. Harrods is an iconic British brand, and it has chosen this pattern to commemorate the coronation of a green fingered and environmental king. We think the mug would be perfect for your morning cup of tea or coffee, or even a hot chocolate on a colder day. Buy a King Charles III coronation mug for £22 at Harrods Coronation musical biscuit tin This biscuit tin is a stunning keepsake from His Majesty's coronation. Not only does it feature an eye-catching design of a brightly coloured floral garden with a peacock, but when you wind up the tin it plays the National Anthem, God Save the King. In your biscuit tin you'll get different flavours, including Fijian ginger, clotted cream and milk chocolate Macadamia hut. Buy a coronation musical biscuit tin for £35 at Fortnum and Mason King Charles III coronation biscuit collection and tin Biscuiteers make a great gift for pretty much any celebration. This collection for the coronation features carefully crafted biscuits, hand decorated in the shapes of the crown, carriage, Westminster Abbey and much more. If you're heading to a street party to celebrate the long weekend, this would be a lovely thing to bring, plus the biscuits come housed in a lovely tin which would make a great keepsake. Buy King Charles III coronation biscuit collection and tin for £58 at Biscuiteers Coronation food hamper This selection of food items from iconic British brand Selfridges would make an excellent gift for the royal watcher in your life, or if you're heading to a coronation-themed picnic over the long weekend. Selected from Selfridges's food hall, the hamper includes shortbread biscuits in a commemorative tin from Walker's, royal earl grey tea from Newby, the London collection of Prestat chocolates, a selection of three British jams from Selfridges and a bar of fine milk chocolate by House of Dorchester. Buy the coronation food hamper for £85 at Selfridges Wedgewood bone china coronation commemorative mug This fine bone china mug is from British brand Wedgewood, made to celebrate the coronation. The design features the crown, lion and unicorn and is inspired by a mug that was designed by Richard Guyatt, who designed a mug for the late Queen's coronation in 1953. Reflecting the Festival of Britain style of the early 1950s, this mug would be perfect for tea or coffee. Buy a Wedgewood bone china coronation commemorative mug for £95 at Selfridges The coronation celebration hamper If you're attending a big bash over the bank holiday weekend, you're sure to be popular if you arrive with this hamper from Cartwright and Butler. It contains everything you need for a great picnic or garden party, including a bottle of Moet champagne, the coronation jewel fruit loaf cake, milk chocolate chunk biscuits and whisky fudge. The steamed wicker hamper will be perfect to take on future picnics, too. Buy the coronation celebration hamper for £160 at Cartwright and Butler Check out our Going Out section for all the latest things to do in London over the bank holiday weekend, including the best London bus tours, the best London walking tours and the best West End shows.
Whether you’re based in Birmingham or travelling there from afar, it’s a great place to see your favourite bands. With lots of artists heading on tour during summer and throughout 2023, here are the best shows to see in Birmingham this year.
There’s nothing that quite beats a night surrounded by your friends, singing at the top of your lungs as your favourite band plays your most-loved song. Whether the warm weather has prompted you to plan for the summer ahead or you're getting organised for the run up to Christmas, tickets are now available for a whole range of bands for the rest of the year in Birmingham. The Ticket Factory has tickets for shows across the West Midlands as well as in Birmingham, including in Milton Keynes, Warwick and more. Birmingham will see a whole range of artists come to the city this summer. This year in particular we’ve seen a resurgence of our favourite bands from the noughties, including JLS and S Club 7 (because there ain’t no party like an S Club party). Here are the best shows that have recently gone on sale, all happening in Birmingham in 2023. Shop tickets for Birmingham shows at The Ticket Factory What shows are on in Birmingham this year? The Ticket Factory has a whole host of shows available in Birmingham in 2023. Here are some of our favourites: Boxxer Fight Night, Resorts World Arena — Saturday 6th May 2023 The Chicks, Utilita Arena Birmingham — Sunday 2nd July 2023 Maroon 5, Resorts World Arena — Tuesday 4th July 2023 Jack Whitehall Settle Down, Utilita Arena Birmingham — Friday 7th July and Saturday 8th July 2023 RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World, Utilita Arena Birmingham — Thursday 12th October 2023 Nashville In Concert, Resorts World Arena — Friday 13th October 2023 S Club 7, Utilita Arena Birmingham — Thursday 26th October and Sunday 29th October 2023 JLS, Utilita Arena Birmingham — Friday 27th October and Saturday 28th October 2023 The Chemical Brothers, Utilita Arena Birmingham — Friday 3rd November 2023 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Utilita Arena Birmingham — Friday 15th December 2023 Best shows to see in Birmingham for 2023 Boxxer Fight Night — Resort World Arena Boxxer makes its first visit to Birmingham in May which will see the two undefeated boxers Joshua Buatsi and Pawel Stepien go head to head, and could see Buatsi take a step closer to the world title if he emerges victorious. The event, which will also be televised by Sky Sports, is a must-see for Birmingham boxing fans as many of the city’s biggest talents will be displaying their prowess, including Shakan Pitters and Cori Gibbs. Boxxer Fight Night is taking place on Saturday 6th May, so we’d recommend acting fast to snap up any remaining tickets. Buy tickets for Boxxer Fight Night from £25.10 at The Ticket Factory The Chicks — Utilita Arena Birmingham The Chicks will be bringing the sound of country to Birmingham this summer. The 13-time Grammy Award winning band are heading on a huge world tour in 2023 which kicks off in Oslo, Norway and will make their way to Birmingham on Sunday 2nd July. The Chicks, formerly The Dixie Chicks, have experienced some real high and lows since they first shot to fame in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. With their fair share of controversy and political activism, fans will be pleased to see them under their new name performing old and new hits in the UK. Buy tickets for The Chicks from £58.50 at The Ticket Factory Maroon 5 — Resorts World Arena Maroon 5 may well be at a payphone trying to call home this summer as they head round Europe on tour. They’ll be coming to the Resorts World Arena on Tuesday 4th July, where fans will be able to hear songs from their latest album JORDI, as well as their greatest hits. Maroon 5 kicked things off with a bang with their first album Songs About Jane, released in 2002, which had multiple chart-topping hits including She Will Be Loved and Harder to Breathe. In the two decades since, the band have released another six studio albums with multiple hits, like Moves Like Jagger which is ingrained in the brain of anyone who lived through the summer of 2010. Buy tickets for Maroon 5 from £64.70 at The Ticket Factory Jack Whitehall Settle Down, Utilita Arena Birmingham Jack Whitehall may have hit the big time, but you probably know him best from his roles in shows like Fresh Meat and Bad Education where he made his name. The actor and comedian is heading on a UK tour this summer with dates in Birmingham on Friday 7th July and Saturday 8th July 2023. Settle Down will be Whitehall's biggest ever stand-up tour to date, following three previously sold-out arena tours. This show promises to be a hilarious one, with Whitehall covering his "attempt at adulting" and foray into settling down. Buy tickets for Jack Whitehall Settle Down from £42.30 at The Ticket Factory For more information, including the full list of dates and venues, check out our guide to Jack Whitehall's UK tour. RuPaul’s Drag Race, Werq the World — Utilita Arena Birmingham October 12th is sure to be a night to remember in Birmingham. That’s because the world’s largest drag show is coming to the city: RuPauls’s Drag Race Werq the World! Fans who sashay to the Utilita Arena Birmingham will be able to see their favourite drag queens from the US series, including seasons 10 and 12 winners Aquaria and Jaida Essence Hall. Buy tickets for RuPaul’s Drag Race, Werq the World from £42.10 at The Ticket Factory For the full list of dates and venues check out our guide to the RuPaul’s Drag Race UK tour 2023. Nashville In Concert — Resorts World Arena Country music fans, rejoice! Stars of the hit series Nashville are heading on tour in 2023 and will be in Birmingham on Friday 13th October (but we’re sure it won’t be an unlucky evening). The show, which ran from 2012 to 2018, followed fictitious country music stars living in the heart of country music — Nashville, Tennessee. The tour shows will feature Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio. Buy tickets for Nashville In Concert from £50.60 at The Ticket Factory S Club 7 — Utilita Arena Birmingham S Club 7 will be coming to Birmingham in October as part of their 25th anniversary tour. The tour looks to be going ahead despite the recent, unexpected death of band member Paul Cattermole, which came as a shock to fans earlier this month. The shows will likely be emotional at times, but will be a chance to celebrate what Paul and the band achieved together. Buy tickets for S Club 7 from £39.30 at The Ticket Factory Check out our guide to the S Club 7 2023 UK tour with the full list of dates and venues. JLS — Utilita Arena Birmingham Everybody in love (with JLS), put your hands up! JLS are playing two dates in Birmingham this autumn as part of their comeback tour. The band will be at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October. The band first hit the charts after appearing on The X Factor, missing out on the show’s top spot to Alexandra Burke. With hits like Beat Again and Everybody in Love, the band members went their separate ways in 2013 but announced a reunion in 2020. Buy tickets for JLS from £39.30 at The Ticket Factory The Chemical Brothers — Utilita Arena Birmingham Electric duo The Chemical Brothers will be coming to Birmingham this autumn with a show at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday 3rd November. They’ll be joined by special guest DJ James Holroyd, and fans will be able to enjoy hits like Setting Sun and Out of Control, as well as music from the new album No Reason which is set for release later this year. Buy tickets for The Chemical Brothers from £39.30 at The Ticket Factory Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds — Utilita Arena Birmingham To celebrate the release of their forthcoming album Council Skies, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are heading on an arena tour of the UK this winter. They will be in Birmingham on Friday 15th December, which would be a great way to kick off the festive season and relax into Christmas. The band formed in 2010 following the break up of Noel Gallagher’s band Oasis, which included his brother Liam Gallagher. After a successful Glastonbury show on the Pyramid stage last summer, this is set to be an exciting tour. Buy tickets for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds from £41 at The Ticket Factory Read our guide to Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds UK arena tour for the full list of dates and venues. Check out our Going Out section for all the latest news, including for how to get Soccer Aid tickets and all you need to know about getting SpongeBob The Musical tickets.
How to get tickets to see Bleak Expectations on the West End
A spin-off of the hit BBC Radio 4 series, the Bleak Expectations play has come to London's West End. Read on for how to see you favourite comedians including Stephen Fry, Nish Kumar, Jo Brand and many more.
Always been fascinated by Dickensian London? This summer, you can travel back to a London (not quite) just how the great Charles Dickens portrayed it. That's right, Bleak Expectations is coming to the West End with tickets on sale now. The play is based on the award-winning BBC Radio Four radio comedy. Described as "the story that Charles Dickens may have written after one too many gins", the play takes tropes from the author's works to extremes in a way that is sure to have you in fits of laughter. Follow hero Pip Bin (Don Hodson) as he goes on a somewhat chaotic adventure through Dickensian London, alongside sisters Pippa (Serena Manteghi) and Poppy (Rachel Summers) as well as best friend Harry Biscuit (JJ Henry). The motely crew try to avoid disaster and stay out of the clutches of the evil Mr Gently Benevolent. The cast will be joined by a different guest narrator each week – and it looks to be an all star line-up. Laugh alongside some of the UK's leading comedians including Stephen Fry, Nish Kumar and Jo Brand this summer. The show kicks off with Nina Wadia as the guest narrator from next week, followed by Dermot O'Leary the week after. Here's how to get tickets to see Bleak Expectations this summer. Buy tickets for Bleak Expectations from £17 at London Theatre Direct Which actors are in the Bleak Expectations play cast? The ensemble cast of the play will stay the same every week, with the exception of role The Narrator. This part will be played by a selection of leading comedians, with most of them taking on a week of performances. If you're hoping to see your favourite comedian, make sure you keep an eye on their dates. Here's a full list of the actors and comedians who are guest stars in Bleak Expectations. Nina Wadia — Wednesday 3rd May - Sunday 7th May Dermot O'Leary — Tuesday 9th May - Sunday 14th May Sally Phillips — Tuesday 16th May - Sunday 21st May Sue Perkins — Tuesday 30th May - Sunday 4th June Julian Clary — Tuesday 6th June - Sunday 11th June Adjoa Andoh — Tuesday 13th June - Sunday 18th June Lee Mack — Tuesday 27th June - Sunday 2nd July Stephen Managn — Tuesday 4th July - Sunday 9th July Jo Brand — Tuesday 11th July - Sunday 16th July Tom Allen — Tuesday 18th July - Sunday 23rd July Jack Dee — Tuesday 15th July - Sunday 30th July Alexander Armstrong — Tuesday 1st August - Sunday 6th August Stephen Fry — Tuesday 8th August - Sunday 13th August Ben Miller — Tuesday 15th August - Sunday 20th August Nish Kumar — Tuesday 29th August - Sunday 3rd September Buy tickets for Bleak Expectations from £17 at London Theatre Direct Where is Bleak Expectations showing? Bleak Expectations is showing at the Criterion Theatre in London's West End. The Criterion Theatre is in the heart of London and is well connected, with Piccadilly Circus tube station nearby. A British Sign Language interpreted performance will take place on Saturday 20th May, and a captioned performance will happen on Wednesday 19th July. For more information about accessibility visit The Criterion Theatre website. Buy tickets for Bleak Expectations from £17 at London Theatre Direct How much are tickets to the Bleak Expectations play? Tickets for the Bleak Expectations play start from £17, which we think is pretty good for the West End. The priciest tickets are around £107, and look to be the same across the run regardless of the guest star. If you're on a tight budget, check out our guide to how to get cheap theatre tickets. Buy tickets for Bleak Expectations from £17 at London Theatre Direct How to get tickets to see Bleak Expectations in London Tickets to see Bleak Expectations the play are available to buy now at London Theatre Direct. With each comedian playing such a limited selection of dates, we'd recommend acting quickly so you don't miss out on seeing your favourite comedian. Buy tickets for Bleak Expectations from £17 at London Theatre Direct If you're looking for inspiration for what to do over May's many bank holiday weekends, check out our Going Out section. We've got guides to everything from the best UK castle tours to the best UK festivals for this summer.
How to get Russell Howard tickets as new 2023 UK tour dates go live
Russell Howard is heading on tour across the UK this spring and summer. With new dates added, here's all you need to know about how to get hold of some tickets.
Russell Howard is heading on tour around the UK in 2023. In fact, the tour has already kicked off, with shows in Bristol and London over the next two weeks. This is quite the mammoth tour, with Howard making his way across the UK for the next six months, with venues all over including Newcastle, Cambridge, Portsmouth and just about everywhere in between. And the good news is that new dates have been added to the Bristol Hippodrome this week to go along with the dates already added in Manchester, Brighton, Oxford and London. Howard is best known for his role as host of comedy TV shows like Russell Howard's Good News, Russell Howard's Stand Up Central and The Russell Howard Hour. He's been a guest panellist on many of the UK's most popular comedy shows including Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Mock the Week. Howard has had several sold out tours in the past, but it has been several years since he last toured. Well known for his uplifting and approachable comedic style, Howard's shows are sure to leave you laughing. Despite an extensive list of dates and venues, this tour was previously sold out prior to the new dates being added. So, if you do want to see Russell Howard live, we'd recommend acting quickly as we expect demand to be fierce. Here's everything you need to know about the new dates for Russell Howard's 2023 UK tour, plus how to get your hands on tickets. Buy tickets for Russell Howard's 2023 UK tour at Ticketmaster Russell Howard 2023 UK tour: when and where are the new shows? Here's the full list of new dates which have been added to Russell Howard's UK tour. See the full list of dates and venues on Ticketmaster. 22nd April 2023 — Hippodrome, Bristol 23rd April 2023 — Hippodrome, Bristol 24th June 2023 — Opera House, Manchester 25th June 2023 — Opera House, Manchester 1st July 2023 — Brighton Dome, Brighton 2nd July 2023 — Brighton Dome, Brighton 15th July 2023 — New Theatre, Oxford 16th July 2023 — New Theatre, Oxford 11th September 2023 — The London Palladium, London 12th September 2023 — The London Palladium, London When do tickets for new Russell Howard 2023 UK tour dates go on sale? Tickets for the new dates are on Ticketmaster now. There are plenty of tickets still available but we'd recommend moving quickly as we're expecting a lot of popularity around this release. In terms of pricing, tickets will vary a bit depending on the venue, but they look to mostly be around the £35 mark. Buy tickets for Russell Howard's 2023 UK tour at Ticketmaster Check out our Going Out section to get caught up on all the latest ticketing information. We've got guides on all sorts, from details on Operation Mincemeat the Musical to the best UK festivals to go to in 2023.