Radio Times
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items: The Radio Times Podcast: Series Five
items: 10 iconic Radio Times Christmas issue covers over 100 years
items: Radio Times New Year quiz book offer* worth over £20!
items: The Radio Times 2023 Christmas double issue on sale from 12th December
items: Christmas Big Picture Quiz 2023
items: When is this year's Radio Times Christmas double issue on sale?
items: Micaela Sharp: 'For me, Christmas is all about togetherness'
items: Edith Bowman: 'Radio Times is one of my most treasured traditions at this time of year'
items: Hermon & Heroda: 'Radio Times is more than just a magazine'
items: Vote now in the Radio Times Screen Test Awards 2023
items: The Radio Times Podcast: Series Four
items: Radio Times celebrates 100 years with special anniversary issue
items: Radio Times turns 100 – look back on the first ever issue
items: 10 Radio Times covers from key moments in history
items: Radio Times Rugby World Cup 2023 Special Issue
items: Radio Times Women's World Cup 2023 Special Issue
items: Radio Times Wimbledon issue on sale now
items: The Radio Times Podcast: Series Three
items: Radio Times magazine's King Charles III Coronation special issues
items: The Radio Times Easter issue is available now!
items: Radio Times New Year Taskmaster book offer
items: FREE* Love Cocoa chocolate bar with this year's Radio Times Christmas Issue!
items: FREE* Love Cocoa chocolate bar with this year's Radio Times Christmas issue!
items: The View From My Sofa Podcast at Christmas!
items: Free wall chart with the Radio Times World Cup 2022 Special Issue
items: The Radio Times Podcast: Series Two (formerly View From My Sofa)

The Radio Times Podcast: Series Five
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date: 2024-03-26T10:00:10.000Z
subject: audio
subject: Podcasts
subject: TV
description: We're back bringing you exclusive insight into our star guests' viewing habits, careers and the views from their sofas at home, every Tuesday.
encoded: 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 …

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10 iconic Radio Times Christmas issue covers over 100 years
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date: 2023-12-18T16:53:27.000Z
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
subject: Radio Times Centenary
description: Step back in time as we pick a Radio Times Christmas issue cover for every decade of our 100 years.
encoded: 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. I…

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Radio Times New Year quiz book offer* worth over £20!
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date: 2023-12-18T12:05:07.000Z
subject: TV
description: 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.
encoded: 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.

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The Radio Times 2023 Christmas double issue on sale from 12th December
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date: 2023-12-13T09:00:44.000Z
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
description: Highlighters at the ready! Find out what's inside this year's festive edition of Radio Times...
encoded: 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 li…

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Christmas Big Picture Quiz 2023
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date: 2023-12-08T13:07:55.000Z
subject: TV
description: See the full details, information on the prizes and how to enter.
encoded: 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 Imm…

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When is this year's Radio Times Christmas double issue on sale?
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date: 2023-12-04T10:00:14.000Z
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
description: It wouldn't be Christmas without Radio Times, and this year is no exception!
encoded: 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.

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Micaela Sharp: 'For me, Christmas is all about togetherness'
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date: 2023-11-23T12:27:52.000Z
subject: TV
description: 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.
encoded: 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.

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Edith Bowman: 'Radio Times is one of my most treasured traditions at this time of year'
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date: 2023-11-23T12:27:45.000Z
subject: TV
description: The radio DJ and television presenter shares what Radio Times at Christmas means to her.
encoded: 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.

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Hermon & Heroda: 'Radio Times is more than just a magazine'
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date: 2023-11-23T12:27:31.000Z
subject: TV
description: 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.
encoded: 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.

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Vote now in the Radio Times Screen Test Awards 2023
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date: 2023-10-04T11:44:20.000Z
subject: TV
description: Your chance to vote for the shows that made you feel good and improved your wellbeing over the past year!
encoded: 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

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The Radio Times Podcast: Series Four
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date: 2023-09-19T08:00:51.000Z
subject: audio
subject: Podcasts
subject: TV
description: In this series, our guests include David Tennant, Grace Dent, Jack Whitehall and Rose Matafeo! Listen now.
encoded: 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 Ed…

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Radio Times celebrates 100 years with special anniversary issue
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date: 2023-09-18T18:17:32.000Z
subject: TV
subject: Radio Times Centenary
description: 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.
encoded: 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 Me…

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Radio Times turns 100 – look back on the first ever issue
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date: 2023-08-30T16:11:11.000Z
subject: Current Affairs
subject: TV
subject: Radio Times Centenary
description: In celebration of our centenary in September, we've delved into the archives to see where it all began.
encoded: 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 modes…

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10 Radio Times covers from key moments in history
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date: 2023-08-30T16:09:12.000Z
subject: Current Affairs
subject: TV
subject: Radio Times Centenary
description: Take a journey through history and explore 10 pivotal moments immortalised on Radio Times covers, from coronations to the moon landing!
encoded: 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…

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Radio Times Rugby World Cup 2023 Special Issue
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date: 2023-08-23T15:55:41.000Z
subject: Rugby Union
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Rugby World Cup
description: 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!
encoded: 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.

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Radio Times Women's World Cup 2023 Special Issue
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date: 2023-07-11T09:00:16.000Z
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Women's World Cup
description: 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!
encoded: 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.

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Radio Times Wimbledon issue on sale now
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date: 2023-06-26T12:52:24.000Z
subject: TV
description: Our 2023 special issue is your guide to all the tournament action on TV and radio.
encoded: 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.

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The Radio Times Podcast: Series Three
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date: 2023-05-09T14:00:37.000Z
subject: audio
subject: Podcasts
subject: TV
description: Bringing you even more exclusive insight into our star guests' viewing habits in Series Three of The Radio Times Podcast.
encoded: 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 i…

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Radio Times magazine's King Charles III Coronation special issues
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date: 2023-05-02T09:01:18.000Z
subject: TV
description: Celebrate the King's coronation with our special commemorative issue, on sale on the 2 May.
encoded: 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.

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The Radio Times Easter issue is available now!
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date: 2023-04-03T09:00:28.000Z
subject: TV
subject: Easter
description: Pick up a copy of our Easter issue for a complete entertainment guide to the bank holiday weekend.
encoded: 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.

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Radio Times New Year Taskmaster book offer
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date: 2022-12-19T16:29:06.000Z
creator: Lara von Weber
subject: TV
description: 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).
encoded: 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 Immed…

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FREE* Love Cocoa chocolate bar with this year's Radio Times Christmas Issue!
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date: 2022-12-08T11:11:38.000Z
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
description: Claim your free* bar of Love Cocoa chocolate by post from Northern Ireland, with the 2022 Radio Times Christmas issue (postage & fulfilment applies).
encoded: 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 c…

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FREE* Love Cocoa chocolate bar with this year's Radio Times Christmas issue!
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date: 2022-12-08T11:11:35.000Z
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
description: 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).
encoded: 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: 3…

The View From My Sofa Podcast at Christmas!
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date: 2022-12-02T15:49:54.000Z
subject: audio
subject: Comedy
subject: Entertainment
subject: Movies
subject: Podcasts
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
subject: View from My Sofa podcast
description: Special guests for our festive episodes include Jamie Oliver, Miriam Margolyes, Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer!
encoded: 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 p…

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Free wall chart with the Radio Times World Cup 2022 Special Issue
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date: 2022-11-11T12:27:25.000Z
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
description: Keep track of the score for every game with our free pull-out wall chart. On sale now!
encoded: 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.

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The Radio Times Podcast: Series Two (formerly View From My Sofa)
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date: 2022-10-25T16:33:48.000Z
subject: audio
subject: Podcasts
subject: TV
subject: View from My Sofa podcast
description: Bringing you an exclusive insight into our famous guests' viewing habits, hosted by Radio Times journalist Kelly-Anne Taylor.
encoded: 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 Christm…

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