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Series Five of the Radio Times Podcast has landed! Every Tuesday, Radio Times Podcast host and our Podcast Editor Kelly-Anne Taylor sits down with a celebrity guest to talk all about their lives through the prism of TV. On this series, Kelly-Anne speaks to the hilarious TV chef Big Zuu, the wonderful comedian Jo Brand, survival expert Bear Grylls, Hollywood A-lister Nicole Kidman and more! Make sure to follow our Radio Times Podcast channel, wherever you listen to your podcasts, to never miss an episode. You can catch up on our past series too, Series Four, Series Three, Series Two and Series One. Browse our available episodes here! Adam Buxton talks TV, making podcasts and being friends with Louis Theroux (26 March) For the season finale of the podcast, Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by Adam Buxton. The actor, comedian and podcaster attended Westminster School – where he befriended future documentary-maker Louis Theroux, and Joe Cornish, who he would later star alongside in Channel 4’s The Adam and Joe Show. His podcast, The Adam Buxton Podcast, has been a hit – featuring conversations with everyone from Zadie Smith to Robbie Williams to Paul McCartney. In this episode, Buxton discusses the sacrifices his parents made to send him to public school, how he felt when Louis Theroux decided to launch a podcast and which interviews have been his best... and worst. View oEmbed on the source website Bryony Gordon on writing, mental health and Mad Women (19 March) Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the journalist, best-selling author and mental-health advocate, Bryony Gordon. Gordon grew up in London in a family of journalists. Her mother is the former gossip-columnist Jane Gordon, and it was thanks to her address book that Gordon landed her first journalism gig. Since then, she has carved a successful career – known for her trademark honesty. In this episode, she talks about the ups and downs of life, sobriety and being mates with Prince Harry. Plus, they discuss Gordon’s eighth book, Mad Woman, in which she writes about her experiences with binge-eating disorder, the menopause and OCD. Please note that this episode includes conversations surrounding eating disorders that some listeners might find triggering. View oEmbed on the source website Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver on fame, rock-bottom and the perils of being opinionated women (12 March) This week Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the popstar-turned-actor Lily Allen and the TV presenter Miquita Oliver. They grew up in Ladbroke Grove, West London, in creative households, spending much of their youth roaming Portobello market and flunking school. Allen's mother is the film producer Alison Owen, and her father is the actor Keith Allen. Oliver was raised by her mother, the broadcaster and chef, Andi Oliver. Both Oliver and Allen made their name at a young age – Oliver as a TV presenter on Channel 4's music show Popworld and Allen for her debut-smash-hit Smile. In this episode, they talk about the perils of fame and how they handle trolls. Plus, they reminisce about the hedonism of the '00s and reveal why they never listened to the advice imparted by their famous family members. View oEmbed on the source website Theo James on The Gentlemen, Hollywood and Divergent (5 March) This week Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the actor, Theo James. He grew up in Buckinghamshire, the youngest of five siblings, and dreamed of a career as a musician. After reading Philosophy at the University of Nottingham, he segued into acting, enrolling as a student at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre. He catapulted to fame when he landed the leading role of Four in the YA Hollywood hit-series, Divergent. Since then, he has starred in The White Lotus, Sanditon, The Time Traveller's Wife – and, most recently, Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen. In this episode, he talks about the harsh realities of overnight fame, how the Me Too movement has shaped film sets and how his latest role exposes Britain's class system. View oEmbed on the source website Joanna Lumley on the secrets of a long marriage, the Swinging Sixties and beauty (27 February) This week joining Kelly-Anne Taylor in the studio is the British actress, presenter and author, Joanna Lumley. Born in India, in Kashmir, Srinagar – she was brought up in the Far East, coming to the UK, aged 8, to attend boarding school. She went on to work as a model and actress, living in London in the Swinging Sixties – and made her name starring as Purdy in The New Avengers. She boasts a successful career – spanning over six decades – she had audiences in hysterics as Patsy in hit sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, has presented wonderful travel programmes – and, of course, captured the nation in Jan Etherington’s radio show, Conversations from a Long Marriage – in which she stars alongside Roger Allam. In this episode, she talks about why she doesn’t have a mobile phone and how difficult she found it to shed the ‘pretty girl’ stereotype when she moved from modelling to acting. Plus, she talks about raising a child as a single mother, how playing Purdy in The New Avengers changed things financially for her and why she wishes sex scenes would be cut from TV and film. View oEmbed on the source website Martin Compston on Line of Duty, on-screen nudity (20 February) This week Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the Scottish actor, Martin Compston! Born and raised in Greenock, Scotland – he first made his name starring in the Ken Roach film, Sweet Sixteen (which won the Best Screenplay Award at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival). It was his role as Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott in Jed Mercurio's Line of Duty that made him a household name. In this episode, he talks about how that role changed his life, what it’s like living in Vegas – and why he’s doing less on-screen nudity. Plus, he chats about his latest travelogue Martin Compston’s Norwegian Fling and what it was like running with wolves. View oEmbed on the source website Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley on Barbie, equal pay and their worst auditions (13 February) On this week’s episode, host Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley! From Broadchurch to The Crown to The Favourite, Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman has become a staple of British film and television. And Irish co-star Jessie Buckley boasts an impressive CV herself, starring across the big and small screen in projects like War & Peace, Chernobyl and Wild Rose. As a pair, Colman and Buckley previously worked together on Netflix movie The Lost Daughter – they played the same character at different ages and were both nominated for Oscars – and now share the screen again as warring neighbours in Wicked Little Letters, a comedy about a real-life poison pen scandal that shocked 1920s England. In this episode, we talk about sexism in the film industry, the importance of equal pay, the female-led films dominating the box-office and they share what they’ve learnt from their worst auditions. View oEmbed on the source website Sophie Rundle on Peaky Blinders, Gentleman Jack and the #MeToo movement (6 February) This week’s guest is the actress, Sophie Rundle! Her career began with a bang – when she landed the role of Ada Shelby in the hit-drama Peaky Blinders, straight out of drama school. Since then, she’s gone on to star in Sally Wainwright’s Gentleman Jack, Alibi’s The Diplomat and most recently ITV’s, After the Flood. In this episode, she talks to Kelly-Anne Taylor about how revolutionary Gentleman Jack was in depicting LGBTQ+ love stories and how it has been heralded for its portrayal of sex scenes. Rundle discusses her own experience filming intimate scenes – and how they have changed over the course of her career. Plus, she reveals how Peaky Blinders changed her life – and, the pressure she faces to look a certain way on screen. View oEmbed on the source website Rylan on trolls, reality TV and Celebrity Traitors (30 January) This week’s guest is the TV presenter and reality TV star, Rylan! He grew up on a council estate in East London – with his mum, Linda, his nan and older brother. It was the era of reality TV – and Rylan decided that was the way to make his fame and fortune. In 2012, aged 23, he appeared as a contestant on X Factor – and his emotional reaction at the judge's houses and his live show performances made him an X Factor icon. He turned his moment in the limelight, into a longstanding career – pivoting into the world of presenting. In this episode, he reflects about his time on X Factor, receiving death threats and handling overnight fame. Please note that this episode contains strong language. View oEmbed on the source website Tamsin Greig on being a working mother, playing baddies and hysterical laughing on set (23 January) This week’s guest is the actress, Tamsin Greig! She grew up in London with her parents, two sisters – 5 lodgers and a handful of cats. Her mother had been in amateur dramatics – and Tamsin, absorbed by osmosis, the yearning to perform at a young age. She graduated from the University of Birmingham with a first-class BA in Drama and Theatre – and then, worked at the Family Planning Association – before getting her foot in the door with her role as Debbie Aldridge in The Archers. Since then – she has had a glittering career on both the stage and on television. She has starred in some of Britain’s most loved sitcoms – from Black Books to Green Wing – and most recently, Friday Night Dinner. In this episode, she discusses what it’s like to juggle parenthood with working life, her love of trampolining and playing a baddie in Paramount’s new drama, Sexy Beast, based on the cult-classic gangster film of the 00s. View oEmbed on the source website Nicole Kidman on height, Hollywood and her superpower (16 January) Our guest in this episode is Hollywood A-Lister, Nicole Kidman! With a career that spans over four decades, Kidman has starred in almost 100 TV and film projects and picked up all of the most prestigious awards including, an Oscar, Bafta and six Golden Globes. She was born in Hawaii to Australian parents: her father was a biochemist and later a psychologist, and her mother was a nurse educator. Aged 3, she moved to Australia, and it was there, that she found her love of acting. She headed to Hollywood at 20 for a starring role opposite Sam Neill in the psychological thriller Dead Calm – and she quickly made her mark. She has since forged a very successful career – in an industry renowned for its fickleness. In this episode, she discusses her latest project – Expats – an Amazon Prime drama directed by The Farwell’s Lulu Wang. It follows three American women living in Hong Kong whose lives are impacted by a horrific event – the disappearance of a young boy. Kidman plays Margaret, the mother of the missing child. In this episode, she sits down with Kelly-Anne Taylor to unpick the emotional impact the role had– and the importance of having more women behind the lens. Plus, she talks about inner resilience being a superpower and reveals how she deals with negative press. View oEmbed on the source website Joe Wicks on health hacks, feeling good and growing up with addiction (9 January) This episode's guest is the nation’s favourite PE teacher – Joe Wicks! His YouTube workout videos kept the nation moving during lockdown and catapulted Wicks into national (and global!) consciousness. In 18 weeks, he amassed over 80 million views! In this episode, Joe discusses how growing up in a household plagued by drug addiction has shaped him into the person he is today and how finding fitness saved his life. Plus, he talks to host Kelly-Anne Taylor about his new book Feel Good in 15 and reveals some health tips that will help you make better choices this January! View oEmbed on the source website Ed Gamble on The Traitors, weight loss and dieting fads (2 January 2024) Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of The Radio Times Podcast in 2024! Joining host Kelly-Anne Taylor, this week, is the comedian – Ed Gamble! He first ventured into comedy whilst studying at the University of Durham and quickly made a name for himself on the London comedy scene – juggling part-time jobs with late-night gigs. A regular on panel shows, Ed Gamble has also found success talking about food – he is a judge on the BBC’s Great British Menu and host of the chart-topping food podcast, Off Menu – alongside James Acaster. In this episode, he talks about how losing 7 stone in his early 20s impacted how people treated him and why, as a type 1 diabetic, he hates dieting brands using medication intended for diabetics to promote weight loss. Plus, he talks about the return of The Traitors and unpicks why everyone is obsessed with the show. View oEmbed on the source website Mae Martin Christmas Special: Roast potatoes, terrible presents and New Year resolutions (19 December) For our Radio Times Podcast Christmas special, host Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the comedian, actor and screenwriter, Mae Martin. Their first foray into stand-up came aged 13 – and by 15 Mae had dropped out of school to pursue comedy full-time. They relocated to London in their early 20s and made a name for themselves on the British comedy circuit. With two Netflix comedy specials under their belt, they’ve also conquered the world of television with the Netflix series Feel Good – which Mae stars in alongside Charlotte Richie. In this festive episode, Mae talks about how they spend the big day, what the best part of a Christmas dinner is, what part to avoid – and the worst Christmas present they have ever received. View oEmbed on the source website The Hairy Bikers on good grub, celebrating life and having ideas above your station (12 December) In this week’s episode, host Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by TV chefs, Si King and Dave Myers – aka The Hairy Bikers. Dave was born and raised in Barrow-in-Furness, and Si in Kibblesworth County Durham and both brought up in working-class families. They met on the TV set on Catherine Cookson’s The Gambling Man – Si was the second assistant director and Dave, head of make-up. It was their united love of motorbikes and good grub that helped launch The Hairy Bikers – but it’s not always been an easy ride. In this episode, they discuss low ratings and the Christmas special that was supposed to be their swan song, Dave’s ongoing battle with cancer and why Christmas means so much to them this year. View oEmbed on the source website James O'Brien on selling suits to John Major, being a 'not very good' journalist and the impossibility of impartiality (5 December) This week’s guest is the LBC radio host, James O’Brien. James grew up in Kidderminster in the 70s and 80s with his adoptive parents Joan and Jim O’Brien. He attended Ampleforth College, the famous Catholic public school in Yorkshire. He describes his school years as rebellious – but reflects that the ‘weird burning sense of injustice’ he felt was ‘pretty well placed’. Following in his father’s footsteps – James pursued a career in journalism – and got his foot in the door thanks to a chance encounter with John Major. Although he started out in print, he later segued into broadcast – starting his LBC show in 2004. In this episode he discusses with host Kelly-Anne Taylor the impossibility of impartiality, receiving hate on social media, imposter syndrome, his new book 'How They Broke Britain' and what he gets up to on Christmas Day. View oEmbed on the source website Bear Grylls on island life, exploring Eton's sewers and embracing failure (28 November) Our guest next week is the British adventurer, Bear Grylls! Born in Northern Ireland, and raised on the Isle of Wight, Bear – a nickname he was gifted by his older sister – developed a taste for adventure whilst on excursions with his father. He started at Eton at age 8 – and found solace in a regimented world by making rafts, climbing buildings and exploring the sewers at night by torch. Later, he was accepted as part of the SAS. A horrific parachuting accident which left him with a broken back turned Bear’s life upside down. While lying in a hospital bed, with a poster in front of him of Everest, he vowed to get better and one day climb that mountain – which he did, becoming the youngest Briton at the time to do so. Since then, he’s brought a number of successful television shows to our screens – and cemented himself as Briton’s favourite adventurer. In this episode, he talks to Kelly-Anne Taylor about the invaluable life lessons his parents instilled in him, the joys of watching telly in bed and what one soldier said to him in the SAS recruitment process. View oEmbed on the source website Romesh Ranganathan on private school, women in comedy and living in a B&B (21 November) Our guest this week on The Radio Times Podcast is Romesh Ranganathan! Born and raised in Crawley, in West Sussex – Romesh’s childhood was a tale of two halves. Life started in a two-up, two-down house and he attended private school – but after his father was imprisoned, life as he knew it was upended. Years later, he left his job as a Maths Teacher to pursue comedy full-time – and although, he doesn’t shy away from how tough it was at first to make ends meet – what has ensued is a glittering career which has established him as one of Britain’s leading comics. In this episode, he talks to Kelly-Anne Taylor about diversity in comedy and what he thinks of people who brand women ‘un-funny’. Plus, they talk about why he wouldn’t send his kids to private school, how his three young boys keep him humble and why, if his career ended tomorrow, you’d still find him with a mic hooked up to a lamppost in the park. View oEmbed on the source website Shirley Ballas on Strictly, self-confidence and the toxic side of the dance industry (14 November) On this episode of the Radio Times Podcast is the dancer and head judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, it is Shirley Ballas! Born and raised in Merseyside, she grew up with her mother and brother on a council estate – and found dance at the age of 7 when a tune caught her ear. She worked her way to the top of the dancing world – and has plenty of stories to tell of her journey. In this episode she talks to Kelly-Anne Taylor about everything from the phone call that changed her life but ended her engagement to Nigel Tiffany to how she was almost bullied out of the dance industry – but instead, landed the Strictly gig. View oEmbed on the source website Jo Brand on Bake Off, her days as a psychiatric nurse and handling hecklers (7 November) Our guest on this episode of The Radio Times Podcast is the comedian, Jo Brand! Raised in Kent, she was a student at Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School and on a sure-fire path to Oxbridge. However, when her parents attempted to uproot her and move to Hastings, she revolted and left home as a teenager. She got her life back on track after accidentally setting the bed-sit she was living in on fire and trained as a psychiatric nurse – a career she pursued until she made a name for herself in the alternative comedy scene of the 1980s. The rest is history – she’s a BAFTA award-winning actress and a national treasure. In this episode, she sits down with Kelly-Anne Taylor to discuss how her nursing days primed her for a career in comedy, how she never had a life plan and why she never watches herself on panel shows. View oEmbed on the source website Big Zuu on learning Latin with Boris Johnson, the Strictly-curse and being angry at the BAFTAs (31 October) To launch Series Five of the Radio Times Podcast, host Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the double-Bafta-winning TV chef Big Zuu! Born Zuhair Hassan to a mother from Sierra Leone and a dad from Lebanon, he grew up on the Mozart Estate in West London. He started cooking at age nine to, as he says, ‘help around the house’ when his mother fell pregnant with his younger brother. It was whilst he was studying to become a social worker at University, that he decided to drop out in pursuit of a full-time music career. After making a name for himself as a Grime MC/Rapper, he turned the heads of TV commissioners when he started posting videos of himself on social media cooking. That landed him his Dave show Big Zuu, Big Eats. In this episode, Big Zuu talks about his love of Strictly, why his mum thought he was possessed by the devil and learning Latin with Boris Johnson. View oEmbed on the source website Write to the Radio Times Podcast team and let us know your thoughts at: podcast@radiotimes.com If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV and Streaming Guides.
10 iconic Radio Times Christmas issue covers over 100 years
Step back in time as we pick a Radio Times Christmas issue cover for every decade of our 100 years.
Explore the enchanting evolution of Christmas through the lens of iconic Radio Times covers spanning a century. From vintage charm to modern marvels, join us on a visual journey through time, as we unveil 10 Radio Times Christmas issue covers that capture the essence of each era, blending nostalgia with the magic of the season. 1923 The first ever Christmas cover of Radio Times with a Christmas message from John Reith, General Manager of the BBC. The family clustered around their wireless became a theme often repeated on the cover of RT in the years which followed. ‘Just a song at twilight’ is the first line from the Victorian parlour song Love’s Old Sweet Song. Its performance on early radio station 2LO on 20th December 1923 as part of a concert by The Band of His Majesty’s Grenadier Guards was surely not a coincidence. Christmas Day radio programmes included Children's Hour with Uncle Caractacus (Cecil Lewis) and a concert featuring the London Wireless Orchestra. Illustrator: Keith McKay Edmunds. 1933 Broadcasting House, which opened just one year before, featured regularly on the cover of RT. Its form was already so recognisable that it was sufficient to just show it in outline. On Christmas Day 1933 at 2pm, Absent Friends reunited families and friends and concluded with a broadcast from Sandringham by King George V. Later in the evening there was a radio pantomime called Sindbad and an appeal for Wireless for the Blind by David Lloyd George. The artist, S.C. Johnson, went on to become an actor appearing in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Little Dorrit and an episode of Doctor Who. Illustrator: SC Johnson. 1940 An injection of seasonal humour for the wartime readers of RT, printed in just two colours to save on ink. On the radio on Christmas Day 1940, Stars in the Shelter, described as ENSA Christmas entertainment, was on the British Forces Network, and Christmas Star Variety with Arthur Askey, Richard Murdoch and Jack Warner on the bill, went out on the Home Service. Illustrator: John Gilroy. 1957 RT Christmas covers remained two-colour throughout the 1950s, but artists found effective ways of using this. On television on Christmas Day, the schedule included opera from Germany (Don Juan Act 1), Gene Kelly and ‘Television’s Annual Frolic’ Babes in the Wood with a host of BBC stars including Tony Hancock and Benny Hill. On radio there was a full football programme on Christmas Day so Sports Report appeared as usual at 5pm. This was followed by Educating Archie, Semprini’s Christmas Serenade and Arthur Askey’s Hello Christmas Playmates on the Light Programme. Illustrator: James Hart. 1965 This cubist-influenced cover reflected the changing times. On television, Disney Time was presented by Maurice Chevalier, Doctor Who appeared in a seasonal story called The Feast of Steven, Max Bygraves and Ken Dodd appeared in specials, and Top of the Pops 65 came on at 10:35pm and featured 75 minutes of hits including The Beatles, The Byrds, Tom Jones and The Rolling Stones. On radio, there were specials from Spike Milligan, Richard Murdoch and Kenneth Horne, Cliff Richard on Saturday Club and Gracie Fields singing seasonal songs and hits. Illustrator: Gaynor Chapman. Read more: Test your knowledge with our Radio Times centenary quiz Melvyn Bragg, Angela Rippon and more celebrate 100 years of history through Radio Times covers 1979 As RT bid farewell to the 1970s, Christmas Day BBC1 had no Morecambe and Wise (who had gone to ITV), but the channel still fielded a strong line-up including Blankety Blank, All Creatures Great and Small, Mike Yarwood, To the Manor Born and Paul Newman and Robert Redford in The Sting. BBC2 offered Babushka, Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti in Recital, Face the Music and the TV premiere of the film Cabaret. Radio 2 had Abba in Concert and Jimmy Young Sings for Christmas. On Radio 4 Kenneth Williams discovered the wonders of rural life in Fresh Air on 4. Illustrator: Peter Brookes. 1982 The cover is loosely based on the Carol 'I saw three ships come sailing in' and the flags on the stern read ‘Merry 25’. Christmas Day 1982 featured Peter Ustinov in Death on the Nile and seasonal editions of Paul Daniels, Last of the Summer Wine and The Two Ronnies. BBC2 had Richard Baker presenting carols and music whilst Radio 2 was in the Falklands with Ed Stewart and Radio 4 had highlights from The Ambridge Christmas Revue. Mark Reddy designed this cover when he was just 24. The figurehead is his sister Amanda. The cat in the prow went by the name of 'Bodger and on the horizon, you will spy 'Snowman's Land'. Illustrator: Mark Reddy. 1992 Since March 1991, Radio Times had included ITV and Channel 4 listings. On Christmas Day, the ill-fated soap Eldorado was shunted to an 11:30am showing whilst Bruce Forsyth, Del Boy and Victoria Wood headlined the BBC1 evening. ITV had a Christmas Blind Date whilst later, after Brookside, Channel 4 had a tribute to the music of Bob Dylan. Jason Donovan was in concert on Radio 1 and Emma Freud began a series on Radio 4 that talked to “partnerships that achieved great things but ended in divorce” – called The X-Factor. Illustrator: Mick Brownfield. 2007 Father Christmas turns into a snow angel! Christmas Day offered fans of Kylie Minogue a double treat: a Radio 1 special in the morning and a rare TV acting role later on, guest-starring with David Tenant in a spectacular, Titanic-set Doctor Who. Christmas-night comedy on television included a return to the Grantleigh estate in a special To the Manor Born and a festive visit to Nan in The Catherine Tate Christmas Show. On radio, Humph in Wonderland let loose Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue team on Lewis Carroll's famous work, David Beckham had his own Radio 2 special and Classic FM found Simon Bates hosting Christmas music and readings in Buckingham Palace. Illustrator: Nigel Buchanan. 2011 This Christmas number was produced with two covers. Readers could either choose between a green tree on a red border or red tree on a green border. On Christmas Eve on Radio 2, Dermot O'Leary told the story of the Pogues' evergreen Christmas hit featuring Kirsty MacColl, Fairytale of New York. On Christmas Day television, children enjoyed the endearing animation The Gruffalo's Child, a sequel to the original Gruffalo. For the grown-ups, Absolutely Fabulous returned with the first of three specials, while in Downton Abbey, lovers were separated and reunited as the snow fell at Christmas 1919. Illustrator: Kate Forrester. Archive research by Ralph Montagu, David Hodges and Glenn Reuben The 2023 Radio Times Christmas special is on sale now. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Radio Times New Year quiz book offer* worth over £20!
Claim a copy of House of Games: Question Smash and pick one additional quiz book to receive. Full details in our New Year issue of Radio Times on sale 29 December 2023. *P&P cost applies.
For this year's Radio Times New Year quiz book offer, we're giving you the opportunity to claim a copy of House of Games: Question Smash (worth £10.99), plus one additional quiz book. The only payment required from you is the P&P cost. Packed with 104 new, classic and fiendishly difficult rounds from the hit BBC show's question writers, House of Games: Question Smash (worth £10.99) is the ultimate collection of brainteasers, puzzles and trivia. Pit your wits against friends and family with favourites like Highbrow Lowbrow, Rhyme Time and Don't State the Obvious, as well as brand-new games from the brilliant minds behind the show. You can also choose one additional book to receive in the offer, either Taskmaster: 220 Extraordinary Tasks for Ordinary People (worth £10.99) or Only Connect: the Difficult Second Quiz Book (worth £9.99). It's up to you! TO CLAIM YOUR QUIZ BOOKS send the completed coupon from the Radio Times issue that's on sale on 29 December 2023, with payment details to cover £4.12* UK p&p (card payment or cheque payable to Radio Times) to Radio Times Book Offer, PO Box 12635, Colchester CO7 5AN. The coupon must be received by Wednesday 31 January 2024. Terms and conditions: The books are subject to availability and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis by postal redemption. Coupons must be received by Wednesday 31 January 2024. Only two books max can be redeemed per coupon. Photocopied coupons are not accepted. Coupons are only redeemable against the promotional Radio Times New Year Book offer as described in Radio Times. Postal applications that arrive without a completed coupon will not be processed. Allow 28 days from the closing date for delivery. Offer only available in the UK. Promoter Immediate Media Company London Ltd. Your personal information will be processed and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed here.
The Radio Times 2023 Christmas double issue on sale from 12th December
Highlighters at the ready! Find out what's inside this year's festive edition of Radio Times...
It wouldn't be Christmas without Radio Times – on sale nationwide on Tuesday 12 December 2023. We know that for many of you, nothing says Christmas has arrived more than getting your copy of the Radio Times double issue, and this year is particularly special for us as we celebrate our 100th anniversary! It's not often that the Radio Times Christmas issue boasts a cover star. But Mog makes a very good one. Not as high-maintenance as some, with few Hollywood tendencies, she is, in our experience, a rather accommodating cat. First created by Judith Kerr for a 1970 book, she has been brought to life by Channel 4 for Mog's Christmas. Read our interview with Judith's daughter inside the issue, who tells us all about her family pet, and watch Mog spring to live in our video below. Cover illustration by Robin Shaw; a Lupus Films production in association with Tabby Tales, HarperCollins Children's Books and Universal Pictures Content Group for Channel 4 Television ©Tabby Tales Limited MMXXIII This year, Radio Times magazine has joined forces with Apple TV+ to offer our readers a one-month free trial* of Apple TV+ to enjoy over the festive period! For information on how to redeem the offer, see inside your Christmas issue of Radio Times, or click here. *New and qualified returning subscribers only. £8.99/month after free trial with auto-renewal unless cancelled. Terms apply. HOW TO BUY IN STORES/ ONLINE: Once on sale, you'll be able to buy a copy in the usual places, and including shopping online with your favourite retailers: you can buy the double issue online with Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose and WHSmith. The double issue is also available to order via Mags Direct, click here to get yours. DIGITAL EDITION: You can also download our digital edition and get instant access to our Christmas issue on your chosen device, click here to buy yours. WHAT'S INSIDE THE CHRISTMAS DOUBLE ISSUE? One month free trial* of Apple TV+ Two weeks of TV, Film and Radio listings (23 December 2023 - 5 January 2024) Our top pick of the 12 best festive Christmas shows to watch, listen to and stream, plus, 12 Christmas films to enjoy over the festive period and 12 shows to look forward to in the New Year Interviews and features with Hannah Waddingham, Ian McKellen, Sheridan Smith, BBC Radio 3 presenters and Lee Mack, plus many more! We speak to Ncuti Gatwa, Doctor Who's latest Doctor who has no doubts that he was born to play the Time Lord Mog, the true story of Judith Kerr's cat and more feline fun from the Gruffalo team with Tabby McTat Christmas quizzes, crosswords and puzzles to enjoy on your own or with family. Plus much more! We'd love to see your Radio Times Christmas traditions – share your photos with us on social media using our hashtag #ChristmasRadioTimes and we'll re-post our favourites. It wouldn’t be Christmas without Radio Times - on sale nationwide on Tuesday 12th December 2023. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
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In our 2023 Christmas double issue, we’ve hidden 50 shows or major events that the nation loved in 2023. Find them all and you could win a fun-packed 2-night break at Warner Hotel’s Heythrop Park *Please note: the quiz picture here is a small sample. How to enter To enter, study the picture as published in the Radio Times Christmas double issue dated 23 Dec 2023 - 6 Jan 2024 and once you think you have the 50 programme names or events, send the list (they do not have to be in any order) with your name, email, county of residence and telephone number to this email: Picturequiz2023@radiotimescomps.co.uk or send your entry by post to Christmas 2023 Picture Quiz, P O Box 501, Leicester, LE94 0AA. The answers and winner will be published in RadioTimes in an issue to be decided during February 2024. The closing date for entries is 23:59pm on Tuesday 9 January 2024. Terms and Conditions The Promoter is Immediate Media Company London Limited (company number: 06189487) . The promotion is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, aged 18 years or older, except the Promoter’s employees or contractors and anyone connected with the promotion or their direct family members. The closing date for entries is 23:59pm on Tuesday 9 January 2024. By entering the promotion, the participants agree: (a) to be bound by these terms and conditions; (b) that their surname and town/city or county of residence may be released if they win a prize; and (c) that should they win the promotion, their name and likeness may be used by the Promoter for pre-arranged promotional purposes. Entrants should enter by either submitting their 50 programme and event titles (in any order) answer to the email address Picturequiz2023@radiotimescomps.co.uk or sending an entry with their daytime telephone to Christmas 2023 Picture Quiz, PO Box Radio Times, PO Box 501, Leicester, LE94 0AA. Entries received after the closing date of the promotion will not be considered. Entrants must supply to Immediate Media Company Limited their full name, email address, county of residence and daytime telephone number. The Promoter will use entrants’ personal details in accordance with the Immediate Privacy Policy (www.immediatemedia.co.uk/privacy-policy). One prize-winner will receive A weekend break at Warner Hotel’s Heythrop Park: Two nights (Friday and Saturday) at Warner Hotel’s Heythrop Park for two adults sharing a Deluxe Double room with breakfast and dinner included daily. Winner will have a choice of a buffet restaurant or restaurant with al a carte menu. Drinks are not included. Both guests must be aged 18 or over. The one weekend break must be taken in January – March 2024 only. Prize is based on availability, does not include any dates already sold out, or breaks with Festival or Headliner acts. Any costs incurred in addition to the prize elements listed above shall be incurred at the winner and/or their guest’s expense including but not limited to: travel, lunch and drink, personal expenditure and incidental costs. All elements of the prize are subject to availability, non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives. Prize excludes spa treatments and golf. Travel costs to and from the hotel is not included. Only one entry will be permitted per person, regardless of method of entry. Bulk entries made by third parties will not be permitted. The winning entrants will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all the correct entries after the closing date. The Promoter’s decision as to the winner is final and no correspondence relating to the promotion will be entered into. The Promoter may share the details of the winners with the prize provider for the purposes of fulfilling/delivering the prizes. The answer and winner’s details will be published in Radio Times in an edition to be advised in February 2023. The winner will be notified within 2 days of the close of the promotion by email by email or telephone. If the winner cannot be contacted, or fails to respond within 2 days of such notification being sent, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to a runner up, or to re-offer the prize in any future promotion. There is no cash alternative and the prize will not be transferable. Prizes must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of the same or greater value. The surname and county of residence of the winners will be available upon request by sending an SAE to Radio Times Christmas promotions, Vineyard House, 44 Brook Green, London, W6 7BT within two months of the closing date of the promotion. The Promoter will contact the winner before releasing this information and provide the winner the opportunity to object or limit the amount of information shared. The Promoter reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions or to cancel, alter or amend the promotion at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, or if circumstances arise outside of its control. The Promoter does not accept any responsibility for lost, delayed or fraudulent entries. The Promoter excludes liability to the full extent permitted by law for any loss, damage or injury occurring to the participant arising from his or her entry into the promotion or occurring to the winners arising from his or her acceptance of a prize. The promotion is subject to the laws of England.
When is this year's Radio Times Christmas double issue on sale?
It wouldn't be Christmas without Radio Times, and this year is no exception!
Highlighters at the ready... this year's Radio Times Christmas double issue is on sale nationwide on Tuesday 12th December 2023! There's plenty of special programming to look forward to this festive season and our Christmas double issue is packed full of exclusive features, interviews, listings and recommendations for all the best Christmas and New Year television, streaming, films and radio. Plus, the usual Christmas quiz, crossword and puzzles to get stuck into! Listings inside our double issue will start on Saturday 23rd December and end on 5th January 2024. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Micaela Sharp: 'For me, Christmas is all about togetherness'
The designer and TV presenter shares her Christmas traditions and how she plans on making the most of her Radio Times issue this festive season.
Claim a free download of our Christmas preview guide to receive 25 must-see, heartwarming, festive and entertaining shows, handpicked by the Radio Times team and delivered to your inbox. Click here to receive yours! We asked Micaela what Radio Times means to her at Christmas… "It wouldn’t be Christmas without the Radio Times because snuggling up in front of a good film is one of the things I love most about this season. Flicking through the Christmas Radio Times to make sure I know when all my favourite shows and films are on so that I don't miss any has become a therapeutic part of the holiday festivities. For me, Christmas is all about togetherness. I love inviting my friends and loved ones over to watch a film chosen from the Christmas Radio Times and to play some games. Usually, I put on a bit of a spread with Christmas classics like pigs in blankets and a cheese board and we spend hours in front of the TV and huddled over board games. Some things can't be missed, such as the Strictly Christmas special and the Big Fat Quiz of the Year. I always make sure I find a quiet few minutes to complete the Radio Times puzzles with a cuppa or an indulgent hot chocolate too." Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Edith Bowman: 'Radio Times is one of my most treasured traditions at this time of year'
The radio DJ and television presenter shares what Radio Times at Christmas means to her.
To order your Radio Times Christmas double issue, click here. We asked Edith Bowman, what Radio Times means to her at Christmas... "It wouldn’t be Christmas without Radio Times in our households because the thrill of flicking through the pages is one of the main gateways to that first tingle of excitement for Christmas, even as an adult. Getting your copy of Radio Times at Christmas is a tradition, as necessary as the advent calendar, putting out shortbread and whiskey for Father Christmas and having a cheeky glass of mulled wine. I don't get to see my mum and dad as much as I'd like to, so Christmas and Radio Times is one way of us coming together over the festive period. I like to get my highlighters and post-it notes involved, to map out our Christmas watching schedule and make sure we've optimised our precious time as much as possible! Even if we aren’t together, knowing we are watching the same things has a lovely air of making us feel like we are together. Whether we're deciding which films to watch on Christmas Eve to get in the spirit, or what to have on while we open presents on Christmas day it’s like a wonderful connective companion of the Christmas period. It doesn't matter if it's The Sound of Music or Elf, Home Alone or It's a Wonderful Life; regardless if we're watching them together or apart, it's the memories I have of us being cosied up together on the Christmases we've been lucky enough to share that these special festive movies stir in me. That's why Radio Times is one of my most treasured traditions at this time of year because it brings us together." To order your Radio Times Christmas double issue, click here. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Hermon & Heroda: 'Radio Times is more than just a magazine'
Also known as Being Her, sisters Hermon & Heroda share with us how they plan on making the most of their Radio Times Christmas issue this festive season.
Claim a free download of our Christmas preview guide to receive 25 must-see, heartwarming, festive and entertaining shows, handpicked by the Radio Times team and delivered to your inbox. Click here to receive yours! We asked sisters, Hermon and Heroda, also known as Being Her, what Radio Times means to them at Christmas… "It wouldn’t be Christmas without Radio Times in our house because it's our go-to guide for all the must-see Christmas TV and movies, from old classics to new surprises. We love flicking through the pages, making plans for festive evenings spent snuggled up on the sofa, watching our favourite Christmas specials with family and friends. Radio Times is more than just a magazine; it's a symbol of the season, a reminder of the cosy nights and shared moments that make Christmas special. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Vote now in the Radio Times Screen Test Awards 2023
Your chance to vote for the shows that made you feel good and improved your wellbeing over the past year!
Take part in our Radio Times Screen Test Awards 2023, by voting for the shows that made you feel good and improved your well-being over the past year. We have devised seven key categories for you to choose only one programme for each category, taken from the past 12 months. Voting opens on Tuesday 10 October and closes at 11.59 pm on Sunday 22 October 2023. The results will be announced on Tuesday 7 November 2023. View Riddle on the source website
In this series, our guests include David Tennant, Grace Dent, Jack Whitehall and Rose Matafeo! Listen now.
In this series, we have another stellar line-up of star guests, including the broadcaster Katie Piper, comedian Jack Whitehall, chef and presenter Andi Oliver with her daughter and TV presenter Miquita Oliver and the Doctor Who and Good Omens actor David Tennant! Make sure to follow our Radio Times Podcasts channel, wherever you listen to your podcasts, to never miss an episode. You can catch up on our past series too, Series Three, Series Two and Series One. Listen to our live episodes here. Episode 1: Katie Piper on making documentaries, changing TV and learning lessons in America's prisons (Live 18 July) To launch the series, we welcome the presenter and author, Katie Piper onto the Radio Times sofa. In 2008, Katie was the victim of an acid attack, which left her with life-changing injuries - her experience was documented in the BAFTA-nominated film, Katie: My Beautiful Face. Following its success, she signed an exclusivity deal with Channel 4, that saw her go on to establish herself as one of our leading television presenters. In this episode, we discuss diversity within the media and how she has dealt with adversity. Plus, we talk about Katie Piper's Jailhouse Mums, her powerful and poignant new documentary which sees Katie travel the USA, meeting women who are pregnant or who have given birth behind bars. Listen to our episode with Katie today! View oEmbed on the source website Episode 2: Jack Whitehall on cut-throat panel shows, embarrassing his dad and improv insults (Live 25 July) In this episode, we're joined by a comedian who has been a staple on our televisions for almost two decades - Jack Whitehall. He broke into telly aged 19 while presenting E4's Big Brother's Big Mouth - but he soon became a household name as a panellist on the likes of Would I Lie To You, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Mock the Week. His stand-up career has been glistening - with multiple sell-out shows, and he's also made his mark in the world of TV and film - starring in Fresh Meat, Bad Education and most recently Apple TV's The Afterparty. In the episode, Jack talks about the highs and lows of his career, what it's like making a TV show with a parent and working on his American accent. Out on Tuesday 25 July. View oEmbed on the source website Episode 3: Andi and Miquita Oliver on dreaming big, turning trauma into your superpower and knowing your worth (Live 1 August) In this episode, we're joined by the mother-daughter duo dominating the broadcast world, Andi and Miquita Oliver. We discuss their broadcast careers, why both of them needed to take a step away from the industry, why if your dreams don’t scare you they are not big enough – and how despite having a challenging relationship with food in the past, it has become the backbone of their success. View oEmbed on the source website Episode 4: David Tennant on Doctor Who, his religious upbringing and Good Omens (Live 8 August) Our guest on this episode of The Radio Times Podcast is a hallmark of British TV – it's national treasure, David Tennant. He sits down with Kelly-Anne Taylor to talk about his first TV memory – watching Doctor Who, and witnessing Jon Pertwee turn into Tom Baker – and how he can’t wrap his head around how things ultimately panned out. Plus, we talk about Good Omens, Christianity and why Michael Sheen isn’t the ying to David’s yang. Enjoy! View oEmbed on the source website Episode 5: Alex Crawford on conflict, trusting your instincts and women at war (Live 15 August) In this episode, Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by Sky's special correspondent, Alex Crawford! The pair discuss Alex's 30-year broadcast career - over the course of which, she has reported from Myanmar's Rakhine State and was the first journalist in Tripoli after rebel forces took over the Libyan Capital. In the episode, Alex discusses how growing up in Zimbabwe primed her for a career in foreign correspondence, why certain stories aren't covered by our news cycle and the future of news as we know it. View oEmbed on the source website Episode 6: Rose Matafeo (Live 22 August) Our guest in this episode is the comedian, Rose Matafeo! Having made a name for herself on the UK comedy scene, she has successfully turned her hand to television. She writes and stars in the BBC rom-com series Starstruck which follows a young woman named Jessie who has a one-night stand with a celebrity. In this episode she talks to Kelly-Anne Taylor about gender parity in comedy, how she managed to break into the industry at the age of 12 and why she has a more mature outlook on love in her thirties. View oEmbed on the source website Episode 7: Roman Kemp on nepotism, fame and oversharing (Live 29 August) Our guest on this episode is Capital Breakfast’s radio host, Roman Kemp. Breaking intro broadcast aged 21, he has forged an intimate relationship with listeners – often thanks to his oversharing and unfiltered conversation! In this episode, he discusses growing up as the ‘famous kid’ (his dad is Spandau Ballet singer Martin Kemp and his mother is Shirlie Holliman) and what his upbringing taught him about the world of celebrity. Plus, he talks to Kelly-Anne Taylor about his campaign work surrounding male suicide – and how bearing all and investigating a topic so close to home can be a burden. View oEmbed on the source website Episode 8: Caroline O'Donoghue on Sex in the City, phone calls that don't change your life and why Irish writers are everywhere right now (Live 5 September) Joining Kelly-Anne Taylor in the studio, is the author and journalist, Caroline O’Donoghue! In 2018, Caroline launched the podcast Sentimental Garbage – with the tagline, Justice for dumb women. What started out as a chick-lit podcast – grew into a podcast that celebrated guilty pleasures – deep-diving, unpicking, examining everything from Gilmore Girls to Little Women to Taylor Swift. In this episode, Caroline discusses how she’s got a lot of mileage out of her comfort TV Sex in the City and how she reacted when she had the rug pulled out from under her feet. Plus, we talk about her latest novel, The Rachel Incident. View oEmbed on the source website Episode 9: Dan Schreiber on weirdos, a love letter from Richard Curtis and Indiana Jones (Live 12 September) This week’s guest is one of the QI Elves behind the hit podcast, No Such Thing As A Fish – it is Dan Schreiber! In this episode Dan sits down with Kelly-Anne Taylor to discuss how he broke into the TV industry and why he moved to London at 19 after receiving a letter from Richard Curtis. Plus, they speak about being starstruck, encouraging your inner weirdo and why it’s good to be in the wrong place at the right time. View oEmbed on the source website Episode 10: Grace Dent on body positivity, comfort eating and ditching booze (Live 19 September) For our series finale Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the restaurant critic and MasterChef regular, Grace Dent. Grace is the host of the chart-topping podcast Comfort Eating – in which she invites celebrity guests to talk about their lives through the prism of food. Now, she gifts us a book – Comfort Eating: What We Eat When Nobody’s Watching – which as well as talking about everyone’s favourite foods – delves into Grace’s own life. In this episode, she speaks about how writing the book – after the passing of her mother – wasn’t cathartic, but like picking a wound. Plus, they discuss the pressures placed on women to look a certain way, why Grace has ditched the booze and how Coronation Street has informed her perception of glamorous women. View oEmbed on the source website Write to the Radio Times Podcast team and let us know your thoughts at: podcast@radiotimes.com If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV and Streaming Guides. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now.
Radio Times celebrates 100 years with special anniversary issue
It's time to don your party hats and raise your remote controls in a toast to a remarkable 100 years of Radio Times! Find out what's inside the special souvenir issue on sale Tuesday 19th September.
When Radio Times first hit the nation's newsstands on 28th September 1923, most of Britain had barely heard of broadcasting. But now, the magazine carries listings for 86 TV channels and 63 radio stations, hundreds of daily programme recommendations and all the mainstream streaming services. Radio Times also exists as a website, an app, a weekly podcast (or two) and no longer sends the majority of its issues to the nation's newsstands but directly by post to hundreds of thousands of subscribers. To mark this momentous occasion, the special anniversary issue continues Radio Times' long tradition of illustrated covers with a cover designed by Peter Horridge. The issue has a choice of one of four Radio Times logos from the last 100 years: the original design from 1923; Radio Times' post-war logo which ran between 1946 and 1960; Radio Times' longest-running logo, which graced the front page from 1972 to 19994; and the current logo, introduced in 2004. Tom Loxley and Shem Law, Radio Times Joint Editors, say: “Since its launch Radio Times has been at the heart of the national conversation, covering the momentous historical events, from Royal weddings, funerals, Coronations and births, the outbreak of war and declaration of peace, Moon landings, Olympics - and the best TV and radio from the last 100 years. "We’ve overseen the development of the radio age, the birth of television and colour television, through to the current broadcasting revolution and an ever-increasing choice of content, service providers and ways to consume. "And as Radio Times turns 100, it remains even more relevant than ever, with more choice there’s never been a great need for expert guidance for our audience on what’s the best content and how you can get it. Here’s to the next 100 years!” What's inside the 100th-anniversary issue: The historian Simon Schama explains how culturally important TV and radio are to us as a nation and what an important part Radio Times has played in that over 100 years Melvyn Bragg, Professor Brian Cox, Angela Rippon and many more celebrate 100 years of history as told through the unique prism of Radio Times covers A panel of industry experts pick the 100 best television and radio programmes that define the past century of broadcasting Simon Barnes takes us through the biggest sporting moments. Including when Radio Times sponsored the scoreboard at Wembley! Justin Webb (from Radio 4’s Today Programme) tells us about how his grandfather was the first RT editor Test your knowledge with our two centenary quizzes! Readers share their memories of enjoying Radio Times through the decades Friend of the magazine Gyles Brandreth tells us about how much he loves Radio Times Watch the cover come to life in our video below! HOW TO BUY - ON SALE TUESDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2023 IN STORES & ONLINE: As well as in-store at supermarkets and newsagents, you can pick up these special issues online with your favourite retailers: Asda, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. DIGITAL EDITION: You can download our digital edition and get instant access on your chosen device, click here to buy yours.
Radio Times turns 100 – look back on the first ever issue
In celebration of our centenary in September, we've delved into the archives to see where it all began.
The BBC was only months old when in January 1923, John Reith, the BBC's first director-general, received an ultimatum from the Newspaper Publishers' Association warning him that if the corporation didn't pay a hefty fee, none of the NPA's publications would carry radio listings. The embargo was short-lived, but long enough to give Reith the idea of publishing a dedicated listings magazine. The first edition of The Radio Times, "the official organ of the BBC", duly appeared on newsstands on 28th September 1923. The publication emerged onto the British media landscape, forever changing the way the nation engaged with entertainment. The inaugural issue of the Radio Times marked the dawn of a new era in broadcasting history. A century later, we fondly look back on that momentous debut that set the stage for a publication that would become an integral part of British culture. On the first ever Radio Times cover, the BBC's Director of Programmes Arthur Burrows welcomed readers and set out plans for the corporation and its exciting new publication. "Hullo, everyone," he wrote. "We will now give you The Radio Times. The good new times. The Bradshaw of Broadcasting. "May you never be late for your favourite wave-train. Speed 186,000 miles per second; five-hour non-stops. Family season ticket: First Class, 10s. per year." Some of the "special contents" inside the first ever issue included "gossip about artistes", "wireless humour" and, of course, "letters from listeners". Fast forward to the present, and Radio Times has evolved into more than just a guide to radio schedules. Over the decades, it has expanded its coverage to include television, cinema, podcasts and the ever-growing landscape of digital streaming. From royal weddings to moon landings, from the iconic Doctor Who to the gripping Happy Valley, Radio Times has stood witness to the changing tides of entertainment, chronicling the moments that have shaped our cultural zeitgeist. Radio Times has grown beyond its modest beginnings, but its essence – the joy of discovering, the thrill of anticipation, and the power of shared experiences – remains as potent as ever. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10, PLUS a £10 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in entertainment, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
10 Radio Times covers from key moments in history
Take a journey through history and explore 10 pivotal moments immortalised on Radio Times covers, from coronations to the moon landing!
Since its inception in 1923, Radio Times magazine has stood as an unwavering companion to households across the nation, guiding us through the ever-evolving world of broadcast entertainment. As we delve into the magazine's rich history to celebrate our 100th birthday, here's our pick of 10 pivotal moments in time, immortalised on a Radio Times cover. 1936 - Start of television Blue and black ink on yellow paper! This was the prelude to what became the television edition of Radio Times which was only available in London as other parts of the country were outside the range of the Alexandra Palace transmitter. 1937 - Coronation of George VI As the BBC covered all significant national events, so did Radio Times. The first of these was the Coronation of George VI in 1937. A colour cover and an 8-page supplement set a standard for future special editions and 3,540,547 copies were sold. 1939 - Start of WWII The normal issue for 3rd-9th September was already out when the Prime Minister broadcast to the nation, and declared that a state of war existed between Britain and Germany. The next day, this emergency issue, numbered 831A, hit the newsstands. 1945 - VE Day After six years of war, this was a very significant occasion for RT to mark, but wartime shortages meant there was no possibility of a colour cover and the austerity page count of 20 could only go up to 24. 1953 - Coronation of Elizabeth II Of the many special issues that marked royal occasions, this one for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 was the best-selling of all: 9,012,358 copies. 1966 - Football World Cup Jack Dunkley’s bold illustration for the 1966 Football World Cup might have seemed like a good omen but, at the time of issue, no one knew how well it would end for England. 1967 - Start of Radio 1 The fab image of the BBC’s new pop station perhaps, but not a DJ from the newly launched network. In fact, we are still trying to identify this lady. Does anyone recognise her? She’ll be a little older now! 1969 - Moon landing Apollo 11 takes off for the first moon landing in July 1969. Radio Times marked this historic landmark with a special colour section to explain the mission and the science behind it. 1999/2000 - Millennium This was an enlargement of part of the Christmas cover which featured the same child-angel, only this version allows us to see the crystal ball in close-up. 2022 - Queen's death A moment to pause and reflect on the Queen’s service to the nation. Radio Times recalled the late monarch at the start of her reign. Shop our heritage Radio Times cover prints today. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10, PLUS a £10 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Radio Times Rugby World Cup 2023 Special Issue
Get ready for the rugby event of the year with our complete TV guide to the tournament, including a free pull-out wall chart to keep track of every match. On sale Tuesday 29 August!
In our Radio Times Rugby World Cup 2023 Special Issue, we bring you a complete TV guide to all the action in France, including where and when to watch every game, plus an exclusive pull-out, four-page Rugby World Cup 2023 wall chart for you to update and complete as the tournament unfolds. We've also included a stadium guide so you can take a tour of the venues from Lille to Nice that are hosting the action. Also in this Special Issue, we speak to the class of the 2003 England Rugby team, Johnny Wilkinson, Clive Woodward and Laurence Dallaglio who look back to England's victory 20 years ago and ask, why has a second title proved to be so elusive? Elsewhere, we speak to this year's pundits of former international stars who give us their expert opinion on the players to watch - and the favourites to lift the World Cup, and our sports columnist Simon Barnes investigates if the French team's home advantage will be a blessing or a curse. Our Rugby World Cup 2023 Special Issue has four covers for England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland rugby teams which are sold subject to their location. Take a look at all four covers, illustrated exclusively for Radio Times by Sam Chivers in our video below! HOW TO BUY - ON SALE TUESDAY 29 AUGUST 2023 IN STORES & ONLINE: As well as in-store at supermarkets and newsagents, you can pick up your Radio Times Rugby World Cup 2023 issue online with your favourite retailers: Asda, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10, PLUS a £10 John Lewis and Partners voucher delivered to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Radio Times Women's World Cup 2023 Special Issue
Keep track of the scores and follow the action Down Under with our free pull-out-and-keep wall chart inside every issue, on sale now!
For the next three and a half weeks, the Women's World Cup will play a central part in the television schedules as European champions, England, head Down Under to take on the world's best. In our Radio Times Women's World Cup 2023 Special Issue, we bring you a complete guide to all the action, including where and when to watch every game, plus an exclusive pull-out, four-page Women's World Cup 2023 wall chart for you to update and complete as the tournament unfolds. We've also included a stadium guide so that you can follow the games around Australia and New Zealand, as the Lionesses do their thing on the other side of the world. Also in this Special Issue, we speak to Jill Scott, the defender who helped England to win the Euros in 2022; our team of expert pundits select the players to watch – and the teams who could win the Cup; and our sports columnist Simon Barnes on how the World Cup time difference won't deter the most ardent fans. HOW TO BUY IN STORES & ONLINE: As well as in-store at supermarkets and newsagents, you can pick up your Radio Times Women's World Cup 2023 issue online with your favourite retailers: Asda, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. Find something to watch now with our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. 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.
Our 2023 special issue is your guide to all the tournament action on TV and radio.
It's that time of year again when tennis fans rejoice at the return of Wimbledon to their TV screens. There is something rather comforting about the rituals of watching Wimbledon, reminding us that players may come and go, but some things never change... This year, in our Wimbledon special issue of Radio Times, we asked Tim Henman and Annabel Croft their pick of the men and women to watch in the tournament. Elsewhere, the BBC's tennis correspondent Russell Fuller goes in search of the motivation behind defending men's champion Novak Djokovic's seemingly unstoppable drive. We also hear from Clare Balding, who will be stepping into the role of main presenter this year. Watch the cover come to life This year's Wimbledon cover was illustrated exclusively for Radio Times by Stephen Mullership. HOW TO BUY IN STORES & ONLINE: As well as in-store at supermarkets and newsagents, you can pick up your Radio Times Wimbledon issue online with your favourite retailers: Asda, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. When is Wimbledon 2023? Dates, times and qualifying Wimbledon 2023 qualifying on TV | Dates, times and how to watch How to get Wimbledon tickets 2023 if you missed out on the public ballot Find something to watch now with our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. 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.
Bringing you even more exclusive insight into our star guests' viewing habits in Series Three of The Radio Times Podcast.
Hosted by Radio Times journalist Kelly-Anne Taylor, join us on the Radio Times sofa for Series Three of our podcast, the show where we talk all things telly with celebrity guests. What's the view from their sofa? What do they watch? And who do they watch with? Plus, we'll deep dive into their glittering on-screen careers. The Radio Times Podcast is the updated name for the View From My Sofa podcast series which ran from October 2022 through to Christmas. You can catch up on these episodes here (updated to The Radio Times Podcast: Series Two). In this series, we're joined by Dame Emma Thompson, Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston, Doctor Who's Freema Agyeman and Richard Armitage to name just a few! Take a look at our available episodes below and don't forget to follow the Radio Times Podcasts channel wherever you listen to your podcasts, to make sure you never miss an episode. Enjoy! Richard Armitage on Middle-earth, negotiating intimacy on screen and imposter syndrome (Live 9th May) For the series finale of The Radio Times Podcast, Richard Armitage joins Kelly-Anne Taylor for a live recording at the PPA Festival! The British actor and author made a name for himself as John Thornton in the BBC series North & South – and what's followed has been a glorious career on the British TV scene as well as internationally – especially since his role as Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit. In this episode, Armitage discusses feeling out of place in Hollywood, his fear of falling out of favour and his Netflix erotic thriller, Obsession. Listen to the full episode below or on your chosen podcast provider by clicking here: View oEmbed on the source website Chris and Rosie Ramsey on their podcast empire, working with your spouse and oversharing (Live 2nd May) In this episode, we're joined in the studio by the duo dominating the podcast world – it's the hilarious Chris and Rosie Ramsey. They talk about their Shagged Married Annoyed empire, working with your partner and what it's like landing a TV show with little to no TV experience. Listen to the full episode below or on your chosen podcast provider by clicking here: View oEmbed on the source website Priyanka Chopra Jonas on self-acceptance, on-screen representation and the instability of acting (Live 25th April) Our guest in this episode is one of the most famous women in the world - it's the actress who has conquered both Bollywood and Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Joining Kelly-Anne Taylor on the Radio Times sofa, Priyanka discusses representation on-screen, her journey to self-acceptance and the instability of acting. Plus, the pair discuss Priyanka's Amazon Prime Video espionage drama, Citadel and what it's like working with Richard Madden and Stanley Tucci. View oEmbed on the source website Beth Rigby on women in journalism, reporting from Westminster and interviewing Boris Johnson (Live 18th April) Our guest on the Radio Times sofa is political editor Beth Rigby. Known for her robust interviews with politicians - from Boris Johnson to Nicola Sturgeon - she has also welcomed the likes of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska and Dame Emma Thompson onto her show Beth Rigby Interviews. In this episode, Beth talks about how Westminster felt like a boy's club when she first joined and how female broadcasters face more scrutiny than their male counterparts. Plus, podcast host Kelly-Anne Taylor finally meets her TV soulmate - they talk about their collective love of Sex and the City and Friends. View oEmbed on the source website Sara Pascoe on stand-up, motherhood and the difficulty of turning down work (Live 11th April) Our guest in this episode is the comedian and presenter Sara Pascoe. Joining Kelly-Anne Taylor on the Radio Times sofa, Pascoe opens up about the challenges of being a stand-up and the difficulty of turning down work. Plus, they discuss the evolution of comedy and Pascoe reveals which panel show theme tune makes her nervous...listen to the full episode with Sara below or on your chosen podcast provider by clicking here: View oEmbed on the source website Elizabeth Day on heartbreak, failure and the power of vulnerability (Live 4th April) Our guest in this episode is the journalist, podcaster and author, Elizabeth Day. In the episode, Day sits down with Kelly-Anne Taylor to discuss how failure has ultimately led to success and how the plan life carves out for you is often better than the one you envision for yourself. Listen to the full episode on your chosen podcast provider by clicking here: View oEmbed on the source website Doctor Who's Freema Agyeman on the Tardis, New Amsterdam and fame (Live 28th March) Our guest is the actor Freema Agyeman - who, in 2007, became famous overnight as David Tennant's companion Martha in Doctor Who. Since then, she has starred in the American medical drama New Amsterdam and most recently alongside Lily Allen in Dreamland, a Sky comedy series about four sisters. In this episode, Freema discusses how Doctor Who has been at the forefront in shaping British television and what she has learnt about fame. View oEmbed on the source website You's serial killer star Penn Badgley on responsible parenting and why he's gone off sex scenes (Live 21st March) Our guest in this episode is the actor Penn Badgley, who rose to fame playing Dan Humphrey in American teen drama Gossip Girl and is currently starring in Netflix's hit series, You. In this episode, Penn talks to Kelly-Anne about being a child actor in LA, about the impact adults playing teenagers has on young viewers, and why the TV industry needs to reassess its portrayal of sex scenes. View oEmbed on the source website Sam Claflin on pirates, romance and auditions that went wrong (Live 14th March) In this episode, our guest is Sam Claflin, the British actor who rose to fame following his portrayal of Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games. Since then, he has starred as the romantic lead opposite Emilia Clarke in Me Before You and Lily Collins in Love Rosie. In this episode, Sam tells Kelly-Anne Taylor about his first ever read through for Hollywood blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean, and we discuss the darkness of lockdown plus how his new role in the adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones & The Six felt like therapy. View oEmbed on the source website Comic Relief co-creator Richard Curtis on Blackadder, Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral (Live 7th March) This episode's guest is Richard Curtis, the man behind all your favourite romcoms, including About Time, Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Notting Hill – with some of the greatest British telly also under his belt, such as Mr Bean, The Vicar of Dibley and Blackadder. In this episode, Richard talks about his Love Island obsession, the tragedy of his acting career, working with Rowan Atkinson, where his ideas for his romcoms come from - and why Hugh Grant wouldn't play him in a biopic. Plus, he reflects on his favourite Comic Relief moments - the charity he co-founded which has raised £2 billion - and why this year's Red Nose is revolutionary. View oEmbed on the source website Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston on his life-changing role and what it's like to be broke (Live 28th February) This episode's guest is Bryan Cranston, best known for playing Walter White in the hit series Breaking Bad. Bryan became a regular on our TVs playing Hal in the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. In this episode, he talks to Kelly-Anne Taylor about spending his childhood on Hollywood sets, how growing up without money has made him frugal despite his overwhelming success, and why he consults his wife about every job before he takes it. View oEmbed on the source website Dame Emma Thompson on saying the unsayable, staying grounded and what she's learnt about love (Live 21st February) Sense and Sensibility, Howards End, Fortunes of War, Nanny McPhee and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande are just a handful of Thompson's notable screen credits - to which there are many. She's a powerhouse - being the only person to win an Oscar for both acting and screenwriting. In our first episode of this new series, podcast host Kelly-Anne talks to Dame Emma Thompson about women being treated as second-class citizens whilst she studied at Cambridge, handling fame, how to stay grounded and what she has learnt about love. View oEmbed on the source website Read more: Emma Thompson on the difficulties of fame and new romcom What's Love Got to Do with It Write to the Radio Times Podcast team and let us know your thoughts at: podcast@radiotimes.com If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV and Streaming Guides. 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Radio Times magazine's King Charles III Coronation special issues
Celebrate the King's coronation with our special commemorative issue, on sale on the 2 May.
The coronation on 6th May will be the most spectacular event seen in Britain for decades. Our second Radio Times Coronation Special issue is now on sale and is your definitive guide to the coronation of King Charles III this weekend. Find out more about what's inside the issue and where you can buy your copy below. Your essential TV and radio guide to the coronation, on sale 2nd - 8th May What's inside the issue: Follow the progress of the fabulous royal procession on our hand-drawn route map Find out how the BBC goes about broadcasting such a momentous event Get the inside story of the coronation service from the Very Rev Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Royal historian Professor Kate Williams discusses Camilla's transformation from outsider to Queen Author Michael Morpurgo reflects on the King's love of nature and why his voice is needed more than ever Historian Lucy Worsley unearths weird and wonderful coronation facts Your complete TV and radio guide to the big day Watch the cover come to life. How to buy the coronation special issues IN STORES & ONLINE: As well as in-store at supermarkets and newsagents, you can pick up these special issues online with your favourite retailers: Asda, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. DIGITAL EDITION: You can also download our digital edition and get instant access on your chosen device, click here to buy yours. Read more: Best King Charles III coronation memorabilia and souvenirs: from mugs to collector's coins Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa to perform at Coronation Concert EastEnders to mark King Charles III's coronation with special episode Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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.
The Radio Times Easter issue is available now!
Pick up a copy of our Easter issue for a complete entertainment guide to the bank holiday weekend.
The Radio Times Easter issue is on sale now! This year's special issue contains 40 of the best TV shows you can watch and stream over the long bank holiday weekend and a new daily radio guide. Our festively floral cover illustration was designed exclusively for Radio Times by Charlotte Day. You can watch the cover spring to life in the video below! The Easter issue features full TV listings and expert guidance on the latest unmissable TV, streaming, radio, film and podcast recommendations, plus interviews and features with: Ken Bruce on not being given the credit he deserved at the BBC, his disappointment with the way they treated him, and hoping his audience follows him to Greatest Hits Radio Paul O'Grady's radio producer and friend Malcolm Prince pays tribute to his life and impact and recalls their last hours together Sara Pascoe chats about her nerves going on Mock the Week, being part of a "gentler generation" of comedians and how struggling with fertility impacted her comedy Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell discusses the parallels between one of his favourite films, Groundhog Day, and churchgoing, and the lessons we can learn from the film Share your photos of your Radio Times Easter issue with us on social media using #RadioTimesEaster and we'll re-post our favourites! HOW TO BUY IN STORES & ONLINE: As well as in-store at supermarkets and newsagents, you can pick up your Radio Times Easter issue online with your favourite retailers: Asda, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. DIGITAL EDITION: You can also download our digital edition and get instant access on your chosen device, click here to buy yours.
Radio Times New Year Taskmaster book offer
Claim a copy of Taskmaster: 220 Extraordinary Tasks for Ordinary People by Taskmaster Assistant Alex Horne with the new year issue of Radio Times (P&P cost applies).
For this year's Radio Times New Year book offer, we're giving you the opportunity to claim a copy of Taskmaster: 220 Extraordinary Tasks for Ordinary People by Alex Horne. The only payment required from you is the P&P cost. This year’s book is the bestselling tie-in to the BAFTA-winning comedy game show Taskmaster. It includes 220 brand-new tasks created by the Taskmaster’s Assistant Alex Horne, designed for you, your friends and your family. Build yourself a box and think outside of it. Your time starts now... “In the TV show and on my marriage certificate, my job description is ‘Taskmaster’s Assistant’,” says Alex Horne. “That’s what I do and it’s an honour. I like Taskmaster a lot. And, of course, I love The Taskmaster. He’s mountainous. If you feel in any way the same as me then you should enjoy this paperback version of the official Taskmaster book. There are tasks for you, your friends and your family. There are new tasks, secret things and sneaky tricks. And there is one swear word. So it’s almost exactly like being on the show. Good luck. Make good choices. Let’s do Him proud.” TO CLAIM YOUR BOOK send the completed coupon from the Radio Times issue that's on sale on 30 December 2022, plus payment details to cover £2.74* p&p (card payment or cheque payable to Radio Times) to Radio Times Taskmaster Book, PO Box 12635, Colchester CO7 5AN. The coupon must be received by Tuesday 31 January 2023. Terms and conditions: The book is subject to availability and will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis by postal redemption. Coupons must be received by Tuesday 31 January 2023. Only one book per coupon. Photocopied coupons are not accepted. Coupons are only redeemable against the promotional Taskmaster: 220 Extraordinary Tasks for Ordinary People offer as described in Radio Times. Postal applications that arrive without a completed coupon will not be processed. Allow 28 days from the closing date for delivery. Offer only available in the UK. Promoter Immediate Media Company London Ltd. Your personal information will be processed and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed here.
FREE* Love Cocoa chocolate bar with this year's Radio Times Christmas Issue!
Claim your free* bar of Love Cocoa chocolate by post from Northern Ireland, with the 2022 Radio Times Christmas issue (postage & fulfilment applies).
75g bar of Love Cocoa chocolate, worth £4.50 - this year's Radio Times Christmas issue free* gift! This Christmas, Radio Times has joined forces with Love Cocoa to offer our readers the opportunity to claim a bar of delicious Love Cocoa chocolate as a special festive treat! The bars come in beautifully designed packaging – perfect for a gift, or to enjoy for yourself. Flavours may vary. Inspired by his great-great-great grandfather John Cadbury, James Cadbury, the founder of Love Cocoa, created the brand with the purpose of making great-tasting chocolate here in Great Britain, in a way that’s loved by its customers, the planet and its people to create a fairer, more sustainable chocolate industry. The Radio Times Christmas double issue is now on sale nationwide! There’s plenty of must-see programming to look forward to this season, and, as ever, our Christmas double issue is packed full of festive features, reviews and recommendations, and all the best Christmas television, streaming, films and radio across its 302 pages! So get your highlighter ready to circle all those unmissable Christmas TV moments! Share photos of your Christmassy homes with your Radio Times double issue and Love Cocoa bar on social media using #ChristmasRadioTimes – and we will post our favourites! HOW TO CLAIM YOUR LOVE COCOA CHOCOLATE (Northern Ireland) (England, Wales and Scotland click here) Redeem by post Complete the coupon on your Radio Times Christmas Double issue offer page, including your payment details to cover £1.30 postage cost. Post the coupon to the address printed in the magazine. The coupon must be received by 16th December 2022 for the best chance of delivery by Christmas. Postal closing date: 31st January 2023. *£1.30 charge applies to cover Royal Mail postage cost. Terms and conditions The Love Cocoa 75g chocolate bar is subject to availability. Distributed on a first-come, first served basis. Coupons must be received by 31st January 2023. Only one free chocolate bar per coupon. Photocopied coupons are not accepted. Coupons are only redeemable against the promotional Love Cocoa chocolate bars as described in RT. (Flavours may vary. Selected lines only). Postal applications that arrive without a completed coupon will not be processed. Allow 28 days from the closing date for delivery. We cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. This postal redemption offer is only available to residents of Northern Ireland; for residents of England, Wales and Scotland, please see local editions for details of how to redeem the offer. Promoter Immediate Media Company London Ltd. Your personal information will be processed and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed here.
FREE* Love Cocoa chocolate bar with this year's Radio Times Christmas issue!
Claim your free* 75g bar of Love Cocoa chocolate worth £4.50 in-store at Ryman or by post, with the 2022 Radio Times Christmas issue (terms and conditions apply).
75g bar of Love Cocoa chocolate, worth £4.50 - this year's Radio Times Christmas issue free* gift! This Christmas, Radio Times has joined forces with Love Cocoa to offer our readers the opportunity to claim a bar of delicious Love Cocoa chocolate as a special festive treat! The bars come in beautifully designed packaging — perfect for a gift, or to enjoy for yourself. Flavours may vary. Inspired by his great-great-great grandfather John Cadbury, James Cadbury, the founder of Love Cocoa, created the brand with the purpose of making great-tasting chocolate here in Great Britain, in a way that’s loved by its customers, the planet and its people to create a fairer, more sustainable chocolate industry. The Christmas double issue is now on sale nationwide! There’s plenty of must-see programming to look forward to this season, and, as ever, our Christmas double issue is packed full of festive features, reviews and recommendations, and all the best Christmas television, streaming, films and radio across its 302 pages! So get your highlighter ready to circle all those unmissable Christmas TV moments! Share photos of your Christmassy homes with your Radio Times double issue and Love Cocoa bar on social media using #ChristmasRadioTimes — and we will post our favourites! HOW TO CLAIM YOUR LOVE COCOA CHOCOLATE (England, Scotland and Wales see below) (Northern Ireland click here) Redeem free in-store at Ryman Cut out the coupon on the offer page in your Christmas double issue of Radio Times (no need to fill out the coupon) and take it to your nearest Ryman store by 6th January 2023 (while stocks last; flavours may vary). To find your nearest Ryman store visit ryman.co.uk/storefinder. OR redeem by post Complete the coupon on the offer page, including your payment details to cover £2.45 postage and fulfilment. Post the coupon to the address printed in the magazine. The coupon must be received by 16th December 2022 for the best chance of delivery by Christmas. Postal closing date: 31st January 2023. *£2.45 charge applies if you claim via post, to cover postage and fulfilment cost. Terms and conditions The Love Cocoa 75g chocolate bar is subject to availability and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis to those redeeming at Ryman stores by 6th January 2023 or, in respect of postal redemption, coupons received by 31st January 2023. Only one free chocolate bar per coupon. Photocopied coupons are not accepted. Coupons are only redeemable against the promotional Love Cocoa chocolate bars as described above (selected lines only, flavours may vary — customer will receive one of three flavours). Postal applications that arrive without a completed coupon will not be processed. Allow 28 days from the closing date for delivery. We cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. Offer only available in the UK for applications in England, Wales and Scotland; for applications from Northern Ireland, please see the Northern Ireland edition of Radio Times for offer details. Promoter Immediate Media Company London Ltd. Your personal information will be processed and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed here.
The View From My Sofa Podcast at Christmas!
Special guests for our festive episodes include Jamie Oliver, Miriam Margolyes, Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer!
To celebrate the festive season, the final four episodes of this series of our View From My Sofa podcast will be Christmas specials. See below for the full episode details and release dates. The episodes will give you an exclusive insight into the star guests' festive traditions and viewing habits! Find out which stars will be joining us to help spread some festive cheer on our Christmas special episodes below. Don't forget to subscribe to the Radio Times Podcasts channel wherever you listen to your podcasts to make sure you never miss an episode. You can browse our earlier episodes of View From My Sofa here. Episode 10 - View From My Sofa at Christmas with Jamie Oliver (Live 6th December) This week’s guest really needs no introduction – it’s the chef, restauranteur and cookbook author, Jamie Oliver. In our first festive episode, Jamie talks to podcast host Kelly-Anne Taylor about Christmas Day in the Oliver household, how giving his wife Jools a foot massage is his sure-fire way to secure control of the remote, and how landing his first TV show was all down to pot luck. Episode 11 - View From My Sofa at Christmas with Dick & Angel (Live 13th December) Dick and Angel Strawbridge join Kelly-Anne from their French chateau to talk all things Christmas. The couple have achieved cult status with their Channel 4 series, which followed their renovation of a derelict 19th-century chateau. They speak to Kelly-Anne about the importance of tradition, how a romcom kickstarted their dream to uproot their lives and relocate to France and why this is the last series of their Chateau adventure... Episode 12 - View From My Sofa at Christmas with Miriam Margolyes (Live 20th December) On this Christmas episode of View From My Sofa, Kelly-Anne is joined by a self-confessed Christmas Scrooge – Miriam Margolyes. Known for speaking her own mind as well as her long and celebrated acting career, Miriam talks to Kelly-Anne about loathing Christmas, never reading a Harry Potter book despite playing the Head of Hufflepuff in the film franchise and why she refuses to slow down. Listen to the episode below! View oEmbed on the source website Episode 13 - Christmas bumper episode with Will Ferrell & Octavia Spencer (Live 22nd December) In this bumper Christmas special, Kelly-Anne is joined by Mr Christmas himself – Elf star and renowned comedy actor Will Ferrell, as well as his co-star in Apple TV+’s latest Christmas film Spirited, the Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer. The stars talk about their festive traditions, the worst Christmas presents they’ve ever received and the difficulties of taking on an all-singing... all-dancing musical. View oEmbed on the source website You can also listen to our earlier episodes of the View From My Sofa podcast with special guests like Daniel Radcliffe, Stephen Fry, Letitia Wright and Louis Theroux! Click here to browse the episodes. Follow via your preferred podcast provider so as to never miss an episode! Available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast and Amazon Music.
Free wall chart with the Radio Times World Cup 2022 Special Issue
Keep track of the score for every game with our free pull-out wall chart. On sale now!
Included in the Radio Times World Cup 2022 Special Issue, there's a guide to all the action, including where and when to watch every game, plus an exclusive pull-out, four-page World Cup 2022 wall chart for you to update and follow as the tournament unfolds. Also in this Special Issue, you'll find a feature from our sports columnist Simon Barnes who dives straight into the spirit of football and its importance as a sport. He also takes a look back in time at past World Cup tournaments and other sporting events which were held in controversial locations, including the 2018 World Cup in Russia. We've also got 3 pages full of 11 all-star BBC and ITV pundits, including Gabby Logan, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville, who tell us who their players to watch out for are, the teams to follow across the tournament and their personal World Cup predictions. To round up our World Cup Special Issue features, Tim Vickery reminisces about Brazil's incredible track record of 5 World Cup trophies, but will they get a sixth? How to buy your Radio Times World Cup 2022 Special Issue As well as in-store at supermarkets and newsagents, you can pick up your Radio Times World Cup 2022 Special Issue online at Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. On sale Tuesday 15 November - Monday 21 November. Watch our cover come to life in the video below! You can download our digital edition and get instant access to our World Cup 2022 Special Issue on your chosen device – click here for more information. Meanwhile, you can also click here to find out more about a print subscription. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide, or visit our dedicated hub for more Sports news.
The Radio Times Podcast: Series Two (formerly View From My Sofa)
Bringing you an exclusive insight into our famous guests' viewing habits, hosted by Radio Times journalist Kelly-Anne Taylor.
Welcome to Series Two of The Radio Times Podcast (formerly View From My Sofa), a podcast hosted by Radio Times journalist, Kelly-Anne Taylor. In each episode, we sit down with a special guest to talk about all things TV. Expect exclusive insight into our famous guests’ viewing habits – what shows they binge, what they snack on, what they loathe and who really controls the remote on their sofa! In this series, we've got a great line-up of star guests who join us on the Radio Times sofa, including Stephen Fry, Miriam Margolyes, Letitia Wright, Daniel Radcliffe and Helen Fielding! Browse the episodes below and search Radio Times Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts to listen. Don't forget to follow us so that you never miss an episode! To listen to the full episodes, search Radio Times Podcasts wherever you listen to your podcasts and select the episode that you want to listen to. Episode 14: KSI (Live 17th January 2023) Kelly-Anne Taylor sits down with the YouTuber, boxer and chart-topping artist to chat about dating, being an outcast and the repercussions of broadcasting your life to the world. View oEmbed on the source website Episode 13: Christmas bumper episode with Will Ferrell & Octavia Spencer (Live 22nd December) In this bumper Christmas special, Kelly-Anne is joined by Mr Christmas himself – Elf star and renowned comedy actor Will Ferrell, as well as his co-star in Apple TV+’s latest Christmas film Spirited, the Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer. The stars talk about their festive traditions, the worst Christmas presents they’ve ever received and the difficulties of taking on an all-singing... all-dancing musical. Episode 12: View From My Sofa at Christmas with Miriam Margolyes (Live 20th December) On this Christmas episode of View From My Sofa, Kelly-Anne is joined by a self-confessed Christmas Scrooge – Miriam Margolyes. Known for speaking her own mind as well as her long and celebrated acting career, Miriam talks to Kelly-Anne about loathing Christmas, never reading a Harry Potter book despite playing the Head of Hufflepuff in the film franchise and why she refuses to slow down. Episode 11: View From My Sofa at Christmas with Dick & Angel Strawbridge (Live 13th December) Dick and Angel Strawbridge join Kelly-Anne from their French chateau to talk all things Christmas. The couple have achieved cult status with their Channel 4 series, which followed their renovation of a derelict 19th-century chateau. They speak to Kelly-Anne about the importance of tradition, how a romcom kickstarted their dream to uproot their lives and relocate to France and why this is the last series of their Chateau adventure... Episode 10: View from my sofa at Christmas with Jamie Oliver (Live 6th December) This week’s guest really needs no introduction – it’s the chef, restauranteur and cookbook author, Jamie Oliver. In our first festive episode, Jamie talks to podcast host Kelly-Anne Taylor about Christmas Day in the Oliver household, how giving his wife Jools a foot massage is his sure-fire way to secure control of the remote, and how landing his first TV show was all down to pot luck. Episode 9: Letitia Wright (Live 29th November) This week's guest is Letitia Wright - who went from Holby City to Hollywood after landing a leading role in the Black Panther franchise. The south London star's TV credits also include Top Boy, Small Axe and Black Mirror, but it was after breaking into the Marvel franchise that Wright established herself in the top tier on both sides of the Atlantic. In this episode, Letitia joins Kelly-Anne Taylor from LA and talks about the importance of equality on-screen, her new film The Silent Twins, and why she had to ditch her back-up plan... Episode 8: Zara McDermott (Live 22nd November) This week’s guest is the reality TV star turned documentary maker, Zara McDermott. First appearing on our screens in 2018 as a “bombshell” on Love Island – she has since appeared on E4’s Made In Chelsea and hosted her own dating show Love In The Flesh. Zara released a documentary for the BBC on Revenge Porn which unflinchingly investigated the impact of the unauthorised sharing of explicit images and helped change the law in the UK. Since, then she’s made a documentary on Rape Culture and most recently, Disordered Eating. In this episode, Zara talks to Kelly-Anne Taylor about how working in government gave her the confidence to speak her mind, how she handles unpacking her own trauma and her love of Gossip Girl. Episode 7: Krishnan Guru-Murthy (Live 15 November) This week's guest is the face of Channel 4 news, journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy. In this episode, Krishnan talks to Kelly-Anne about how watching Sky's This England took him back to the anxieties of Covid when his 86-year-old father caught the virus, how his gig on Newsround shaped the journalist he is today - and how he almost starred in a film with Twiggy. You can listen to the full episode on your preferred podcast player below! Episode 6: Daniel Radcliffe (Live 8th November) Our guest on this episode of the View From My Sofa podcast has been a household name for over two decades and he’s only 33. Daniel Radcliffe found overnight global fame on the big screen as the world’s favourite young wizard, Harry Potter – but, contrary to all fears and expectations, he has never looked back. Since discarding his wand and cloak, Daniel has consistently surprised fans and critics with success in low-budget indie films, TV dramas and comedies – most recently starring in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. In this episode, Daniel talks to Radio Times Journalist Kelly-Anne Taylor about handling fame, learning the ropes from the greatest British cast of all time and deciding to play the accordion. Episode 5: Helen Fielding (Live 1st November) On this episode of View from my sofa, our guest is the novelist and screenwriter Helen Fielding - most celebrated as the creator of Bridget Jones. 27 years ago, Fielding wrote an anonymous column in The Independent which followed the daily triumphs and tribulations of a thirty-something singleton who smoked too much, drank too much and obsessed endlessly over unavailable men and her calorie intake. Bridget Jones has become a global sensation - with the column becoming four bestselling books and three hit films. In this episode, Fielding talks to Radio Times Journalist Kelly-Anne Taylor about growing up in the Industrial North, her early days as a TV journalist, how wanting a swimming pool fuelled her ambitions to become a writer - and reveals that she's hard at work on the next Bridget film Episode 4: Louis Theroux (Live 25th October) Our guest on this episode is Louis Theroux – the godfather of the immersive documentary. Over 24 years of programme-making, Louis’ trademark style has remained the same – charming, bookish and, always, direct. In this episode, he talks to Kelly-Anne Taylor about how he wanted to be a sit-com writer, his guilty-secret of watching his own documentaries and why lockdown, and spending more time with his family, has changed his outlook on life. Select your preferred podcast channel from the player below to listen to this episode. Episode 3: Stephen Fry (Live 18th October) In this episode, our guest is the actor, screenwriter, scriptwriter, playwright, author, raconteur, and the latest legend to be inducted into the Radio Times Hall of Fame, the one and only Stephen Fry. Stephen tells Kelly-Anne Taylor about his lifelong love affair with TV, why – of all the programmes he has made in more than 40 years in television – his BBC documentary exploring bipolar disorder is the show he’s most proud of, how he wishes shows like Heartstopper and It’s A Sin were around when he was younger – and how meeting Hugh Laurie was love at first sight. Select your preferred podcast channel from the player below to listen to this episode. Episode 2: Jed Mercurio (Live 11th October) In this episode, our guest is the king of the TV conspiracy thriller Jed Mercurio – the brains behind Line of Duty, Bodyguard and most recently, Bloodlands starring James Nesbitt. In this episode, Jed tells Kelly-Anne Taylor about the TV he watched as a young boy growing up in a working-class family in 1970s Staffordshire, why he felt more comfortable flying a plane for the RAF than writing his first script and how his years as a junior doctor gave him his big TV break. Select your preferred podcast channel to listen to the episode below! Episode 1: James May (Live 4th October) Our first guest on the podcast is the one and only James May. Once the Captain Slow of BBC’s Top Gear – James and his two amigos, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, now famously travel the globe for Amazon Prime Video’s The Grand Tour. In this episode, James tells Kelly-Anne Taylor about the TV he watched as a child, the shows that made him the man he is today and how he uses the pause button on his remote to support his local pub. Plus, he gives us the real story of life on the road with Hammond and Clarkson – and he reveals how his uncharacteristically reckless driving in the current season of A Grand Tour landed him in a Scandinavian A&E Department. Listen wherever you get your podcasts below! Write to the Radio Times Podcast team and let us know your thoughts at: podcast@radiotimes.com If you're looking for something to watch, check out our TV and Streaming Guides. The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now – subscribe today to get each issue delivered straight to your door.