"I had no idea who Hugh Grant was": Love Actually child stars talk film's legacy
Child stars Olivia Olson, Will Wadham and Tiffany Boiselle spoke to RadioTimes.com about their experiences filming one of the most popular Christmas romcoms of all-time.
Despite arriving in cinemas more than 20 years ago, Love Actually remains one of the biggest Christmas films (both in popularity and box office numbers) to date. From Hugh Grant's No 10 dance number that he secretly hated filming, to Emma Thompson wiping away tears over Alan Rickman's infidelity, to the stirring sound of Joni Mitchell, it was the Richard Curtis comedy's star-studded cast that initially drew in audiences – and the same big names have kept them talking for two decades. However, as much as Love Actually is all about Keira "I Look Quite Pretty" Knightley, turtleneck king Colin Firth and a consistently semi-naked Billy Nighy, a lot of it actually revolves around children. Whether they're the crustaceans in the school nativity, singing in the concert crashed by the prime minister, or Liam Neeson's stepson who learns the drums to impress his American crush, the Christmas flick features a number of young actors. Back in 2022, three of Love Actually's child stars sat down with RadioTimes.com to chat about the BAFTA-winning festive film all those years later. "When people find out that I was in [Love Actually], the first thing they say is, 'Are you the octopus?' and I go, 'No.' And then they say, 'Are you the lobster?' And I go, 'No,'" says Will Wadham, who played Bernie – the son of Harry (Rickman) and Karen (Thompson). "They just can't quite work out what my part was and then at that stage, I have to explain, 'Well, a lot of it was deleted – but you can see me for a split second under the Christmas tree, or dressed as an angel, I think.'" While the role of Harry and Karen's youngest son Bernie is fairly minor in the film, Wadham – who is now in his thirties and was pursuing a career in film composition at the time of the interview – was originally meant to be the focus of a wider narrative linked to his parents' strained relationship. "I had to be a grumpy teenager which is basically what I was – I guess I didn't struggle too much with that," he says. "There was a whole character to Bernie. He has this moment with his mum where he's written these stupid essays about seeing people's farts because I think he's trying to get the attention of his parents. View Green Video on the source website "He gets in trouble with the headmistress at the school and [Thompson's character] is summoned to the office and sits with him and there's the scene where they read out his essay and instead of scolding him afterwards she says, 'I think it's absolutely brilliant.'" Although the scenes were left on the cutting room floor ("I can completely see why"), Curtis did send Wadham a letter to say sorry. "They were just incredibly apologetic and sweet. They didn't have to do that." Wadham landed the part of Bernie after the casting director for PJ Hogan's Peter Pan visited his school. While he was originally cast as one of the Lost Boys, he was unable to travel to Australia, where the shooting for the film would take place. "I was 11 and doing my common entrance exams and obviously, I was desperate to go but my parents were having none of it. But then the casting director sweetly said, 'Well, there's a final call for a Richard Curtis film and they're looking for the part of Bernie. Do you want to go up for that instead?' I did an audition with Richard and he gave me the job." It was a similar process for Olivia Olson, who played Joanna – the American girl in a crochet beanie who gives Mariah Carey a run for her money towards the end of the film. "Love Actually actually was the first role I ever went out for," she tells RadioTimes.com. "I had just signed with my first agent and this was my first big audition. You hardly ever get lucky like that! My parents weren't sure about the whole showbiz thing, so landing a movie on my first try definitely changed their minds." The audition process went on for several months for Olson, who has gone on to become a successful voice actor with roles on Adventure Time and Phineas and Ferb. She decided to sing Alicia Keys's Fallin' at the audition; unfortunately, so did the three other girls in front of her. "You could hear the other girls singing through the wall [at the open casting] and the three girls in front of me all sang the same song!" The final five girls in the running were flown out to New York, where they read for Curtis and producer Duncan Kenworthy, however, Olson's mum received the good news as they boarded the plane back to LA. "She had to keep quiet as some of the other girls were sitting next to us on the flight. She told me I landed the role in baggage claim. I like to think that's a sweet parallel to the movie plot." While the climactic musical scene, in which Joanna performs, All I Want for Christmas Is You at a school concert, took two days to shoot, filming in London was "like a dream". "Most of my memories from around that age all circle around Love Actually. First time out of the country, first time on a set, in a recording studio, etc," she says. "We recorded the song at Abbey Road Studios, which my Dad was flipping out over." The actor even recorded an extra song for the film, a rendition of The Pointer Sisters' Jump, but it didn't feature in the end. "I think they weren't sure if they'd get clearance of Jump – the infamous Hugh dancing scene – so there's a version I recorded floating somewhere out there in the ether." While her experience on Love Actually was overall positive, Olson remembers a few "awkward" moments as well, particularly the scene in which the adorably precocious Sam (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) catches up with Joanna at Heathrow Airport. "What sticks out is having Billy Mack's guitar strip tease scene blasted across 10 screens in the background while I'm anxiously anticipating my first kiss." As for one of the youngest actors in the film, there's not a huge amount Tiffany Boisselle can remember from filming her scene as the little girl in a feather boa on Harris Street. Although she can recall meeting her scene partner Hugh Grant – and having no clue how famous he was. "My nan always says obviously I had no idea who Hugh Grant was, it just completely went over me. All the adults when we filmed the scene with Hugh Grant were starstruck, like, 'Oh, wow – there he is!' And all of us kids were like, 'It's just a normal person.'" Boisselle auditioned for Love Actually when she was six and while she played an unnamed character, fans will remember her as one-third of the tiny tot trio who convince Grant to sing on their doorstep. "We had to come back another day to record the sound in a studio and I remember I was wearing a really trendy outfit that day because you had to look amazing," she says. "We all got to watch a little preview of our scene, which is really cool, but obviously in the scene straight after, Martine McCutcheon says a swear. They had to warn our parents and be like, 'She's going to swear after this scene – are you all OK with that?'" Although many of Wadham's scenes were cut, he filmed a lot with his on-screen parents, Thompson and Rickman, and "couldn't have asked to spend time with nicer, warmer, more lovely people". Unsurprisingly, Thompson was "really sweet" on set – "it was so nice to have someone effectively hold my hand through it" – although, she wasn't the biggest fan of his mum's cooking. "We were sat in the corridor outside the headmaster's office that we'd done the scene in and she started asking me about myself, what life was like at home. "I told her, 'My mum's quite a good cook,' and she asked, 'What's your favourite thing that she cooks for you.' I proceeded to describe this vegetarian lasagne that's made with grated carrot rather than mince. She said, 'That sounds rather disgusting.'" Outside of filming, Wadham would join Brodie-Sangster in Liam Neeson's trailer ("he was very kind of father-like and fun") to play cards – something the two child actors remembered when reuniting in South London a few years ago. "By the most incredible coincidence, just after I moved (to Camberwell), I was leaving my front door and suddenly saw Tom Brodie-Sangster. He was in the middle of my road. Eventually, I realised he lived two doors down." While the composer didn't initially say anything to Brodie-Sangster, who went on to star in The Queen's Gambit and The Maze Runner, he did eventually get in touch. "I said, 'You probably don't remember me but how are you? Do you remember all those years ago?' And he said, 'Oh my God, I do because there was one stage where we became friends on set.'" Wadham wasn't the only Love Actually star to catch up with Brodie-Sangster, with Olson co-starring with the 32-year-old on the Disney cartoon Phineas and Ferb. "It was such a weird coincidence to both be cast on P&F. We only ever got a chance to speak over the studio intercom about it, seeing as he recorded in London and I in Los Angeles. "The writers had their fun with that parallel and I think it's really sweet that in the end, Sam/Ferb got the girl!" On 16th November 2003, Martine McCutcheon, Colin Firth, Laura Linney and a host of the film's stars descended on the red carpet at The Odeon Leicester Square and while Wadham got to attend, Boiselle missed out. "My family went but I couldn't because I was too young to watch it," she says. "I never got to go and see the premiere but my family went and apparently when it came on my scene and I said my line, everyone was like, 'Aww' in the theatre so that's cute." Unfortunately, as the credits rolled, they realised that the six-year-old was listed as 'Tiffany Boysell' instead of 'Tiffany Boiselle' in the credits. "I don't know if you noticed this but they actually spelt my surname wrong in the movie, which is so bizarre." Meanwhile, Wadham showed up on the red carpet in a leather jacket borrowed from his mum's godson. "I got out of the car and I suddenly heard people screaming, 'Will!' and I thought, 'What on earth? Who knows who I am?' I didn't even have a signature at the time. I just sort of went over and scribbled on some paper, I can't even remember." As for life afterwards, the young actor was surprised to learn that he'd picked up some international fans. "I got a letter from a boy in Japan at one stage. It's so crazy how high-profile these things are and how widely shown they are. It's very hard to get used to and I just had a very little taste of it really." Returning to school was "strange and surreal" for Olson, who attended the film's New York premiere. "I suddenly had a lot of attention on me I wasn't prepared for. Mostly positive, like in my career, but definitely some negative from classmates making me an easy target for a laugh." Despite the major role, she's rarely recognised for playing Joanna – aka 'the coolest girl in school and everyone worships her because she's heaven' – however the experience gave her the confidence to pursue her dreams. "My power has always been my voice so falling into voice-over and being a part of iconic cartoons where I get to use not only my singing voice but written as well has been extremely rewarding," she says. "I'm still releasing my own music and am developing an original animated series I can't wait to share more about soon!" However, for Boiselle – who'd previously filmed 2002's Crime and Punishment in Russia and went to Jackie Palmer stage school – her classmates weren't too bothered about the festive romcom. "I think it was just like a cool little fact. All my classmates were just used to me leaving school and doing shows and then coming back a week later because I was always out of school auditioning," she adds. "I think the teachers were probably more impressed than my classmates, to be honest." After Love Actually, the Oxfordshire-based performer continued down the entertainment route and went on to study musical theatre. "I've going to film a short film in January 2023, which I know is going to be pitched to BBC and ITV and all of that, so that's cool. I think [Love Actually] just sort of pushed me in the direction that I'm in now." The only person not to pursue acting was Wadham, who says his heart ultimately wasn't in it. "I had a few auditions, none of which I got and I felt that the writing was on the wall there. I think one of the roles I went up for was Master and Commander. There's the blonde kid who has his arm blown up." At the time interview, he was studying a Master's Degree in Electronic and Computer Music at Guildhall and wants to be a film composer. "I've written for documentary and short film and a lot of advertising but my attachment to film is still strong in the sense that I want to write for film." With Wadham finishing off his Master's portfolio and his album, Fragments of Memory, has he thought about offering to score Curtis's next film? "Sure, I mean why not? I hadn't even thought of that, stupidly." As for Olson and Boiselle, they'd both be up for returning to the world of Love Actually for a long-awaited sequel (if you don't count the one-off Red Nose Day special) – however, Olson has one request. "Richard if you’re reading this. NO MORE SILLY HATS!" 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Selling the OC cast: Meet the Oppenheim Group real estate agents
Move over Sunset – there are new realtors in town.
Selling the OC is back for a fourth season, and viewers will get to see just how far the agents go to sell their multimillion-dollar listings – and to protect their reputation. The first instalment of the reality series was released in 2022 and introduced viewers to a brand new cast in Orange County. With season 4 premiering on Wednesday 12th November, the show is just as explosive as its West Hollywood relative. From Hollywood husband Tyler Stanaland to model-turned-realtor Polly Brindle, the Selling the OC cast all share one thing in common: a penchant for drama. But who are they? Here's everything you need to know about the Selling the OC cast. Selling the OC cast Tyler Stanaland Age: 36 Instagram: @tylerstanaland Net worth: $4 million Tyler Stanaland, originally from Laguna Beach, is a fifth-generation realtor, having earned his sales licence at the age of 18 before pursuing a professional surfing career. Returning to real estate, Stanaland joined his family business but later made the decision to join the Oppenheim Group and start a new chapter. He was married to Hairspray and Pitch Perfect star Brittany Snow, but the pair finalised their divorce in July 2023. Stanaland has an estimated net worth of $4 million, according to The Cinemaholic. Alexandra Rose Age: 30 Instagram: @alexandraroseoc Net worth: around $1 million Another Alexandra in the office, Alexandra Rose comes from a background in sales and client services, and since becoming a realtor five years ago, the 28-year-old has amassed close to $100 million in sales. While Rose is from Orange County, she relocated to Dallas with her family at the age of 10, but moved back at 18 to pursue her education and career. She met Jason Oppenheim at Miami Beach's 1 Hotel back in 2020 and became the first agent to be hired to the Orange County office. She has a net worth of around $1 million, according to The Cinemaholic. Alex Hall Age: 36 Instagram: @alexhall_oc Net worth: around $5 million Ranking in the top tier of Orange County real estate professionals, Alex Hall joined the realty profession after exploring the world of interior design. A single mother with two children, Hall's Instagram bio says that she's "living in paradise", which comes as no surprise when you learn that she has a net worth of $5 million, according to Gossip Next Door. Brandi Marshall Age: 38 Instagram: @shesbrandimarshall Net worth: around $3 million From Rialto in California, Brandi Marshall is a newcomer at the Oppenheim Group, moving to realty from a background in PR. She was approached for the show via Instagram and, after being interviewed by Jason Oppenheim, she was hired immediately and went on to land a $6.5 million listing in Corona del Mar. Marshall is married to former pro basketball player Sean Marshall, with whom she has two children, while she's also a contributor to the ALS Foundation and supports fundraising efforts for autism research and care. She has a net worth of around $3 million, according to The Cinemaholic. Gio Helou Age: 37 Instagram: @giovannehelou Net worth: around $3.5 million Gio Helou was one of the first realtors to be hired by the Oppenheim Group's OC office, having previously worked in residential development. However, realty runs in his blood, with his mother Lisa also being a successful estate agent. Describing himself as a "f*****g rockstar" in episode 1, Helou specialises in high-end properties in prestigious beachfront enclaves, and lives in Newport Beach with his wife Tiffany. He has a net worth of around $3.5 million, according to The Cinemaholic, and told People that his biggest real estate flex was when he sold his first "eight-figure" house for $12 million. "I got to ring the bell 12 times... one for each million," he said. In season 2, Gio celebrates his $100 million sales milestone. Austin Victoria Age: 34 Instagram: @austin_victoria Net worth: around $3.5 million A model, husband and father of two, Austin Victoria has his hands full – especially after becoming a real estate agent in 2017 and joining the Oppenheim Group in 2021. Originally from Glendora in California, Victoria reconnected with Jason Oppenheim a few years after meeting him at an after party in his Hollywood Hills home, and decided to move from Los Angeles to Orange County. "Even though he's a relative newcomer to the brokerage, he’s not afraid to talk some s**t with his colleagues," Netflix teased, while the model-turned-realtor reportedly has a net worth of around $3.5 million, according to The Cinemaholic. Kayla Cardona Age: 36 Instagram: @mskaylacardona Net worth: around $2.57 million Originally from Orange Country, Kayla Cardona broke into the luxury market when joining the Oppenheim Group, before which she was working alongside the highest-rated team on Zillow and earned the Executive Club Award. Outside of the office, Kayla is a single mother and lives with her son, with a net worth of around $2.57 million, according to Meaww.com. Polly Brindle Age: 39 Instagram: @pollybrindle Net worth: $1.5 million Born and raised in the UK, Polly Brindle moved to southern California in 2011 and recently acquired her real estate licence, having previously worked as a model in London, Paris, Milan and Barcelona. She reached out to Jason Oppenheim while studying for her licence and was hired after Oppenheim thought she would be a good fit for the agency. According to Celebs Week, Polly Brindle's net worth is $1.5 million. Ashtyn Zerboni Age: 29 Instagram: @ashtyyn Ashtyn is a real estate agent with the Oppenheim Group in La Jolla & Orange County and has also worked as both a model and an actor. She also has a degree in biology proving she has brains as well as beauty. She's been married to husband Jeff Zerboni for 3 years and the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Juliette Jolie, in July of this year. Fiona Belle Age: 23 Instagram: @fionabbelle At just 23 years old, Fiona is currently the youngest member of the Selling the OC cast. She is originally from Orange County and joined The Oppenheim Group in 2024. Her official bio reads: "Fiona’s out to prove that age doesn’t define ability, and so far she’s doing just that, closing million-dollar deals within her first six months as an agent." Kaylee Ricciardi Age: 35 Instagram: @kayleericciardi Kaylee Riccardi is originally from Boston and studied Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado. She has over 13 years of real estate experience and began her career managing luxury short-term rentals during the music festival Coachella. She is also a model and is represented by Newark models. Selling the OC season 4 will available to stream on Netflix on Wednesday 12th November. Check out our lists of the best series on Netflix – or see what else is on with our TV Guide. Visit our Drama hub for all the latest news. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our best series on Netflix, best Netflix comedies and best Netflix horror movies.
Wednesday soundtrack: Every song in season 2
The soundtrack features the sounds of Dua Lipa, The Cramps and more.
Jenna Ortega is officially back in business in Wednesday season 2 - and the music is better than ever. Music legends including Lady Gaga and Billie Piper have joined the cast for season 2, ensuring the soundtrack for the second instalment of the Tim Burton fantasy series is a treat to listen to. That was proven even more when Gaga, who plays Rosaline Rotwood, released her new song The Dead Dance to celebrate her appearance. Last season, the soundtrack for the show absolutely took off, thanks to a TikTok trend sparked by Ortega's dance to The Cramps' Goo Goo Muck. Thankfully, the season 2 soundtrack has certainly lived up to expectations. Read on for more about the epic needle drops! Wednesday season 2 soundtrack Episode 1 My Favorite Things - The Lennon Sisters Un Mundo Raro - Chavela Vargas Tropical Island - Barry Lipman Singers Kiss Me - Sixpence None the Richer Um Oh Ah Yey - MAMAMOO Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Op 64, Act 1: Dance of the Knights No Time To Cry - Sisters of Mercy Nevermore Alma Mater - Pitch Slaps Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen Episode 2 You Really Got Me - The Kinks The Marriage of Figaro - Voi Che Sapete Verdi’s Dies Irae Episode 3 La Cumparsita - Roberto Alagna I Walked with a Zombie - Roky Erickson Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival (covered by Billie Piper and Catherine Zeta-Jones) Besame Mucho - Pedro Vargas Losing My Religion - REM covered by GnusCello Episode 4 I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner Ain’t That a Kick in the Head - Dean Martin Symphony No 34 in C Major K 338 – Andante di Molto - Mozart Dream Weaver - Gary Wright All By Myself - Eric Carmen Zombie - The Cranberries (Piano Cover) Scene D’Amour - Bernard Hermann Episode 5 Hell - Squirrel Nut Droppers La Adelita (Instrumental) Episode 6 Boombayah - BlackPink Don’t Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult (cello cover) Episode 7 Paraiso - Clouseaux The Dead Dance - Lady Gaga View oEmbed on the source website Episode 8 Miss You - The Rapture Meditation Dreamy Drones - APM Library Toccata and Fugue in D Minor - JS Bach Walk Don’t Run - The Surfaris Sweet Dreams - The Eurythmics (cover by The Hampton Rock String Quartet) Wednesday season 1 soundtrack Episode 1 Non, Je Ne Regrette Rein – Édith Piaf In My Dreams – Roy Orbison Can't Stop – Rhythmking La Llorona – Chavela Vargas Paint It Black – Wednesday's cover of The Rolling Stones Episode 2 Don't Worry Be Happy – Nevermore's a cappella group covering Bobby McFerrin Episode 3 Space Song – Beach House Winter – Antonio Vivaldi Nothing Else Matters – Metallica (instrumental) Episode 4 Tierra Rica – Carmita Jiménez It's A Shame (feat. Pink Feathers) – RAC The Beginning – Magdalena Bay Someone Like You – Bravo and Immortal Girlfriend Secrets – Birthday Girls Goo Goo Muck – The Cramps (the song Wednesday dances to at Nevermore Academy's annual Rave'N Dance) Levels – henry parsley and Amy Caddies McKnight Physical – Dua Lipa La Mamma Morta – Umberto Giordano Episode 6 Sciuri Sciura – Blonde Redhead Episode 7 If I Be Wrong – Wolf Larsen Perfect Day – Hoku Who composed the soundtrack for Wednesday? The theme music for Wednesday was created by Danny Elfman, the Emmy-winning composer and singer who has worked frequently with Tim Burton. Both Elfman and Chris Bacon (Bates Motel, Smash) composed music for the whole series. Elfman has written the scores for most of Tim Burton's projects, from Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands to Big Fish, Corpse Bride and The Nightmare Before Christmas, for which he also provided Jack Skellington's singing voice. Wednesday is streaming now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £6.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Looking for something else to watch? Check out the best Netflix series and best Netflix movies to keep you entertained, or visit our TV Guide or Streaming Guide for more to watch. 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 View From My Sofa podcast.
Wednesday season 2: Release date, cast, news for Netflix series
Tim Burton's gothic fantasy drama will return.
It's almost time for the Addams family to return in Wednesday season 2, with the release date fast approaching! Thankfully, we're being hit by trailers and first-look images left, right, and centre – and it looks like Enid (Emma Myers) is in trouble this season, with best pal Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) being her only hope. Unlike season 1, Wednesday season 2 will be released in two parts, spreading out all the action to come - including the arrival of new cast members including Billie Piper, Steve Buscemi, and Joanna Lumley – and a guest appearance from none other than Lady Gaga! So, as trouble awaits us in season 2, here's everything we know so far about season 2's release. Wednesday season 2 release date Wednesday season 2 will fittingly premiere on Netflix on Wednesday 6th August 2025, but this is for just one of the season's two parts — with the second releasing on Wednesday 3rd September of the same year, as confirmed in the teaser trailer below. Hype for more from Wednesday has been building ever since Netflix confirmed via social media late last year that season 2 of the hit fantasy show has wrapped, sharing a snap of star Ortega. A caption alongside the snap read: "Rest in Production. That’s a wrap on Season 2." Filming had been taking place in Ireland. View oEmbed on the source website Plus, while nothing is confirmed, we could be in for even more seasons beyond season 2. Speaking to Variety, showrunner Miles Millar revealed that he and co-creator Alfred Gough hoped for the show to continue beyond just season 2. He explained: "For us, it's always looking at the future, and when we sit down to create a show, it's looking at multiple seasons, ideally. "That's never expected, but that's the anticipation – that hopefully the show is successful. "So, you always lay out at least three or four seasons' worth of potential storylines for the characters. It can evolve and change. "Often, you want to see which characters or cast pop and who you like to write for, so you want to keep it open and organic enough to change it and evolve. But we certainly have a pretty clear runway of what we want to do in future seasons." How many episodes will there be in Wednesday season 2? There will be eight episodes in Wednesday season 2 – the same as season 1. Reportedly, the episode titles are: Part 1: 1. Here We Woe Again – Directed by Tim Burton, Written by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar 2. It's My Party and I'll Woe If I want to – Directed by Paco Cabezas, Written by Matt Lambert 3. Dance The Night A Woe – Directed by Paco Cabezas, Written by Valentina Garza 4. Now You See Me, Now You Woe – Directed by Tim Burton, Written by Lauren Otero Part 2 5. Let Me Woe you Again – Directed by Angela Robinson, Written by Erika Vazquez & Siena Butterfield 6. The Final Woe Down part 1 – Directed by Angela Robinson, Written by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar and Kayla Alpert 7. The Final Woe Down part 2 – Directed by Tim Burton, Written by TBA 8. The Final Woe Down part 3 – Directed by Tim Burton, Written by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar & James Madejski Wednesday season 2 cast: Who will star? The following cast members are confirmed to star in Wednesday season 2: Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay Moosa Mostafa as Eugene Georgie Farmer as Ajax Victor Dorobantu as Thing Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Deputy Ritchie Santiago Jamie McShane as Sheriff Donovan Galpin Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester Billie Piper as Capri Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort Joanna Lumley as Grandmama Haley Joel Osment as The Kansas City Scalper Lady Gaga as Rosaline Rotwood Thandiwe Newton as TBC Evie Templeton as TBC Owen Painter as TBC Noah Taylor as TBC Christopher Lloyd as TBC Frances O’Connor as TBC Heather Matarazzo as TBC Joonas Suotamowill as TBC Of course, it wouldn't be Wednesday without our star, Jenna Ortega, as Wednesday Addams. The star revealed to Harper's Bazaar that she's once again grappling with playing the cello, saying in an interview: "We’re shooting the second season right now, so I think it was maybe two weeks ago I pulled a good portion of my hair out for a cello piece. "We shot that one-and-done, and then we’re moving on to the next one, so I am currently playing, never said I was good." Alongside Ortega, it's clear we'll see plenty of our returning characters develop throughout season 2, including Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair and Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay. While Hunter Doohan wasn't previously on Netflix's confirmed cast, leading to some uncertainty about his return, a first look teaser showed him back in action as Tyler Galpin, confirming that he'll definitely be back. We're also set to see some acting royalty join the cast, including Billie Piper as new character Isadora Capri. Fans recently saw first-look imagers of Doctor Who star Piper in costume as Nevermore Academy's new head of music. Steve Buscemi is also joining the cast as Barry Dort, and Joanna Lumley as Grandmama. Thandiwe Newton and Addams Family movie actor Christopher Lloyd are also among the new additions. Lady Gaga will also be making a cameo appearance and is set to portray the "mysterious and enigmatic" Rosaline Rotwood, "a legendary Nevermore teacher who crosses paths with Wednesday", it was confirmed during Netflix's Tudum event. As detailed above, the singer's guest appearance will take place during Part 2 of the new season. Ortega also previously said she would love Gaga to be part of season 2 – so perhaps she had a hand in the casting. "I'm sure Netflix would love that," Ortega told Variety. "I think Mrs Thornhill [played by Christina Ricci] and Wednesday had this weird mentor relationship or kind of understood each other in a certain way, so, if Lady Gaga were to be a part, I think it would have to be two monsters that understand each other." The opening clip released as part of the event also revealed who Haley Joel Osment will be portraying, with the actor starring as The Kansas City Scalper, "America's most elusive serial killer". <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/05/WEDNESDAYS2TableRead00037V2r-3182e84-e1715089709362.jpg" width="7808" height="5205" alt="Georgie Farmer, Victor Dorobantu, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nayo, Joy Sunday, Owen Painter, Emma Myers, Billie Piper, Jenna Ortega, Evie Templeton, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Alfred Gough, Noah Taylor, Miles Millar, Tim Burton, Steve Buscemi, Moosa Mostafa and Hunter Doohan on the set of Wednesday season 2" title="Wednesday season 2" /> It's not currently confirmed whether Gwendoline Christie will return as Principal Larissa Weems. One actor we're not expecting to see back is Percy Hynes, who played Xavier Thorpe, after he confirmed his exit from the show following sexual misconduct allegations. Sharing the above cast photo to his Instagram story as captured by Yahoo! news, Hynes said "I had so much fun working on this show. I can't wait to watch season 2 :) Much love." Ortega has since addressed his exit when talking to Vanity Fair, describing it as a "weird redirect" and adding: "But we’re introducing so many different characters that I think it kind of will get lost.” What could be the plot for Wednesday season 2? Season 2 will pick up where season 1 left off, with Wednesday Addams once again trying to solve mysteries surrounding her boarding school and the town it's in. The opening clip released as part of Netflix's Tudum 2025 event kicks off with the character having mastered her psychic abilities in order to pursue a long-term obsession: tracking down the Kansas City Scalper, an elusive and dangerous serial killer. In a flashback sequence, we see 6-year-old Wednesday shocking her classmates with a presentation on the cold case's most gruesome aspects. There's more chaos from then on, as we see Wednesday overcoming airport security as she and Thing (Victor Dorobantu) head off in opposite directions. Once they arrive in Kansas City, the pair track down Chet aka the Kansas City Scalper, but when Wednesday tries to chase him, she suffers one of her visions. “This season, Wednesday’s psychic visions change," Wednesday co-creator and showrunner Alfred Gough told Tudum. "She’s spent her summer vacation mastering her psychic ability, but then something goes wrong, so she returns to Nevermore with her psychic ability glitching. Over the course of the season, it’s a struggle to recover her power.” As to what happens to Chet, and how Wednesday will deal with her glitching powers, fans will have to wait for the new season to drop, though it does look like she might be enlisting the help of season 1’s antagonist, Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan), if a previous first-look teaser from Netflix is anything to go by. The clip suggested Wednesday is planning a jailbreak in season 2, as it kicked off with a shot of the outside of Willowhill psychiatric hospital, before taking us inside, where we see Tyler Galpin chained to the wall. The footage then cuts to Jenna Ortega's Wednesday looking as sombre as ever, heralding a tense reunion for the pair. Could she be asking for Tyler's help to fight an even more dangerous enemy? Ortega previously mentioned that the show will lean more into horror, which fans will be thrilled to hear. She said at the Emmys: "I've received some scripts now for the second season, and we're definitely leaning into a little bit more horror." While we might be steering toward more horror, we're moving away from romance, with Ortega revealing that Wednesday won't have a love interest in season 2. She said in Variety's Actors on Actors: "We're ditching any romantic love interest for Wednesday, which is really great." One thing that showrunner Miles Millar is keen to add more of in the second season is the Addams Family themselves, with Netflix's first look clip confirming that Pugsley, Wednesday's younger brother, will attend Nevermore this season. Millar previously told TV Line: "We felt like we just touched the surface with those characters and the actors are so amazing in those roles. "Catherine is, I think, an iconic Morticia. The relationship between Wednesday and Morticia is also essential to the show, and the idea that Wednesday is trying to forge her own path outside the family is important." He added: "[We] definitely want to feature the family as we did this season in a couple of episodes if we were to get a second season." Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Millar also spoke about how they would hope to continue the "inspiring" nature of Wednesday as a young teenage protagonist. He said: "We’re also the father of four daughters between us. So, we have definitely culled from life for this one, and I think we’re definitely inspired to write or find a teen girl character like this, who’s so rare, who’s so self-confident, literate, smart, weird and unapologetic about all those things. "Often, teen girls can start off as an ugly duckling, and they blossom into a swan, whereas here Wednesday is fully formed. I think it’s such an amazing aspirational role model to see this character. It’s so rare to see a female teen protagonist like this." Additionally, Gough and Millar teased the possibility of further exploring the theme of female friendships in season 2. In the same The Hollywood Reporter interview, Gough said: "We wanna sort of explore and sort of complicate all of those relationships going forward. The school was closed when they left, which gave us the most possibilities for season two, and I think that’s something that we’re excited to explore. "We’re excited to explore now that Wednesday’s dipped her toe into the friendship pool, what’s that gonna look like?" One thing's for sure – Ortega will back the character in a big way, as she always has done. The actress has also been a vocal champion of Wednesday from the start, going as far as changing dialogue from some scenes to better suit the character without informing the writers beforehand, to coming up with her groovy dance moves (which were inspired by Lisa Loring’s iteration of Wednesday back in 1994) by herself. Ortega added to Tudum: "[Wednesday] sticks to her guns, and she’s not out to please anybody. Which, as someone who used to be an immense people pleaser, I really respect." Is there a Wednesday season 2 trailer? Yes! Check out the latest trailer for Wednesday season 2 below: View Green Video on the source website Wednesday is streaming now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. 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Meet the cast of The Gilded Age season 3
Created by Downton Abbey's Julian Fellowes, the historical drama stars the likes of Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon and Carrie Coon.
It's time to return to The Gilded Age, as we gear up for season 3 landing on our screens. When the period drama from the Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes initially landed, it quickly drummed up its fair share of buzz, and it has continued to impress its viewers, who are transported to 19th-century New York City. Focusing on those major boom years in the city – otherwise known as the Gilded Age – the series initially revolved around the tensions between two wealthy families, and this season is set to be more dramatic than before. Carrie Coon, who was most recently seen in The White Lotus, revealed that this season may not win the most fans for her character Bertha. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, she teased: "She’s just judging her daughter all the time. But I like where we are by the end of the season, because the two really start to see each other." The HBO series initially revolved around Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson), a 19th-century woman who moves to New York to live with her old money aunts after the death of her father. With the robber barons and railroad tycoons trying to break into high society, Marian finds herself stuck in a social war between her traditional aunts and their new money neighbours George (Morgan Spector) and Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon), in a tale of old versus new money. This new season is set to bring us more of the same drama and scandal, widening the scope of the series to focus on characters old and new. With a cast list even bigger than the first two seasons, it's time to get reacquainted and introduced to the characters in the period drama. So, without further ado, here's everything you need to know about the cast of The Gilded Age. The Gilded Age full cast list: Who stars in the Julian Fellowes period drama? The full cast list for The Gilded Age season 3 is as follows. Carrie Coon as Bertha Russell Morgan Spector as George Russell Louisa Jacobson as Marian Brook Denée Benton as Peggy Scott Taissa Farmiga as Gladys Russell Harry Richardson as Larry Russell Blake Ritson as Oscar van Rhijn Simon Jones as Mr Alfred Bannister Jack Gilpin as Mr Church Cynthia Nixon as Ada Forte (née Brook) Christine Baranski as Agnes van Rhijn (née Brook) Ben Ahlers as John "Jack" Trotter Debra Monk as Mrs Armstrong Kelli O'Hara as Aurora Fane Taylor Richardson as Bridget Celia Keenan-Bolger as Mrs Bruce Patrick Page as Richard Clay Phylicia Rashad as Mrs Elizabeth Kirkland Brian Stokes Mitchell as Frederick Kirkland Jordan Donica as Dr. William Kirkland Victoria Clark as Joan Carlton Dylan Baker as Dr Logan Kate Baldwin as Nancy Adams Bell Michael Cumpsty as Lord Mildmay John Ellison Conlee as Weston Bobby Steggert as John Singer Sargent Hannah Shealy as Charlotte Astor Merritt Wever as Monica O’ Brien Bill Camp as JP Morgan Leslie Uggams as Mrs Ernestine Brown Lisagay Hamilton as Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Andrea Martin as Madame Dashkova Paul Alexander Nolan as Alfred Merrick Hattie Morahan as Lady Sarah Vere Jessica Frances Dukes as Athena Trumbo View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Carrie Coon plays Bertha Russell Who is Bertha Russell? Bertha is the ambitious wife of railroad tycoon George Russell. She is determined to establish herself and her family in high society but becomes frustrated by her neighbours' snobbish attitudes to her new money fortune. Where have I seen Corrie Coon before? Carrie Coon is best known for playing Nora Durst in The Leftovers and for her roles in FX's Fargo, The Sinner, Widows, Gone Girl, The Post and Avengers: Infinity War, in which she played Proxima Midnight. She recently starred in The White Lotus, as well as Ghostbusters: Afterlife and The Nest. Cynthia Nixon plays Ada Brook Who is Ada Brook? Ada is Agnes's sister, who is forced to rely on her charity after never finding a husband herself. While she is not naturally confrontational, she is capable of standing up for what she believes in and is far more open to change than her sister. Where have I seen Cynthia Nixon before? Cynthia Nixon is best known for playing Miranda Hobbes in HBO's Sex and the City – a role which won her an Emmy in 2004. She has since appeared in the show's subsequent films and spin-off And Just Like That, as well as Too Big to Fail, Ratched, A Quiet Passion, Alpha House and The Big C. She also ran for governor of New York in 2018 as a challenger to Democratic candidate Andrew Cuomo. Christine Baranski plays Agnes van Rhijn Who is Agnes van Rhijn? Agnes is a proud aristocrat who refuses to accept that the world is changing and doesn't want to get to know her new money neighbours. A wealthy widow who lives with her sister, Agnes reluctantly takes in her penniless niece. Where have I seen Christine Baranski before? Baranski is an Emmy-winning actress who is best known for her roles in Cybill, The Good Wife and The Good Fight. She has also appeared in Chicago, Mamma Mia!, Into the Woods, The Big Bang Theory, Happy Family, The Birdcage and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Morgan Spector plays George Russell Who is George Russell? George Russell is a ruthless robber baron who isn't afraid to get involved in shady business. While a conscientious husband and family man, George is completely different when it comes to his professional life. Where have I seen Morgan Spector before? Morgan Spector has appeared in Allegiance, The Drop, A Vigilante, The Plot Against America, The Mist and Pearson - but he's best known for playing Dante Allen on Homeland. Denée Benton plays Peggy Scott Who is Peggy Scott? Peggy is an aspiring writer who, after coming to Louisa's rescue at the train station, takes a job as Agnes's secretary. Staying in New York to avoid her parents, Peggy struggles with her father's expectations for her. Where have I seen Denée Benton before? Denée Benton is a Tony-nominated actress who played the role of Eliza Hamilton in Hamilton on Broadway and is best known for starring in the musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. She has also appeared in unREAL, 25 and Our Friend. Louisa Jacobson plays Marian Brook Who is Marian? Marian is a young woman who finds herself penniless after her father's death and is taken in by her old money aunts in New York. Where have I seen Louisa Jacobson before? The Gilded Age marks Jacobson's first TV role. Jacobson, who is the daughter of Meryl Streep, previously appeared in a production of Romeo and Juliet at The Old Globe. Blake Ritson plays Oscar van Rhijn Who is Oscar? Oscar is the quick-witted son of Agnes who isn't afraid to bend the rules of high society. Where have I seen Blake Ritson before? Ritson has previously appeared in A Touch of Frost, Mansfield Park, Emma, Upstairs Downstairs, Da Vinci's Demons, Krypton and Endeavour. Simon Jones plays Bannister Who is Bannister? Bannister is the Van Rhijn family's butler. Where have I seen Simon Jones before? Jones is best known for starring as Arthur Dent in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and for roles in Miracle on 34th Street, Brideshead Revisited, Downton Abbey, Monty Python's The Meaning of Life and Spectropia. Taissa Farmiga plays Gladys Russell Who is Gladys Russell? Gladys is the under-confident daughter of George and Bertha Russell. Where have I seen Taissa Farmiga before? Taissa Farmiga is best known for appearing in American Horror Story, The Bling Ring, Mindscape, The Final Girls, Rules Don't Apply, The Nun, The Mule and The Long Dumb Road. Harry Richardson plays Larry Russell Who is Larry Russell? Larry is the bachelor son of Bertha and George Russell, who takes a fancy to Marian. Where have I seen Harry Richardson before? Australian actor Harry Richardson is best known for his roles in Poldark, Doctor Thorne, Death in Paradise and Dunkirk. Audra McDonald plays Dorothy Scott Who is Dorothy Scott? Dorothy is Peggy's mother, who urges her to return home and make amends with her father. Where have I seen Audra McDonald before? Audra McDonald is a Tony Award-winning singer and actress who has appeared in musicals such as Carousel, Ragtime, Porgy and Bess and Sweeney Todd. She has also appeared in films such as Beauty and the Beast, It Runs in the Family, Respect as well as shows like The Good Fight, BoJack Horseman, Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. Christopher Denham as Robert McNeil Who is Robert McNeil? Robert is wealthy but is known as being rather uptight. He works as a banker and, along with his wife, is trying to navigate New York high society. Where have I seen Christopher Denham before? Denham was most recently seen in box office hit Oppenheimer as Klaus Fuchs, but is also known for other supporting roles in Being the Ricardos, Billions, Shining Girls and Argo. David Furr as Dashiell Montgomery Who is Dashiell Montgomery? Dashiell is Agnes’s nephew by marriage and is wealthy and widowed, meaning it probably won't be long before he has a romantic interest in the new season. He's recently moved to New York with his daughter Frances. Where have I seen David Furr before? Furr has featured in numerous productions both off and on the screen. He's received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in Noises Off, but as for film and TV, he has appeared in Bull, New Amsterdam and The Equalizer. Ben Lamb as The Duke of Buckingham Who is The Duke of Buckingham? The Duke is a wealthy British nobleman who has recently arrived in New York. Where have I seen Ben Lamb before? The English actor has starred in Divergent, Now You See Me 2, and is perhaps most recognisable as King Richard in the A Christmas Prince film series. Matilda Lawler as Frances Montgomery Who is Frances Montgomery? Frances is Dashiell's daughter and is a naturally charming, good-mannered teenager who is adapting to her new life in New York. Where have I seen Matilda Lawler before? Lawler is best known for her roles in Flora & Ulysses and the HBO Max miniseries Station Eleven. The Gilded Age season 3 is coming to Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW on Monday 23rd June. Sign up for Sky TV here. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what’s on tonight. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When you wish upon a star you get 40 Disney quiz questions!
Over its more than a hundred-year history Walt Disney Studios has become one of the most iconic movie companies of all time, whether talking about its classic animations, its live-action offerings or its work with the beloved Pixar Animation. Everyone has a favourite Disney film, whether it's a classic like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a more recent offering like Frozen or more of a cult classic like The Emperor's New Groove or Treasure Island. If you're looking to set up a quiz, a Disney round is a go-to - whether you're playing with the most knowledgable fans or those who have a more general awareness of the studio's output. If you're trying to put a round together but don't know where to start, we're here to help. RadioTimes.com has compiled a list of questions that cater for all levels of Disney fan, as you can find the questions below right now. Once you're ready for more quizzing, do test your knowledge with our TV pub quiz, film pub quiz, music quiz and sport pub quiz rounds. Plus there are lots more questions available as part of our bumper general knowledge pub quiz. If you need to do some revision before the quiz, Disney Plus is the place to go... View Riddle on the source website Disney quiz questions Who directed the 2019 Aladdin live-action reboot? When did Disneyland open? Which Broadway heavyweight provided the singing voices for Princess Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) and Mulan in both Mulan (1998) and Mulan II (2004)? Can you name all of the 7 dwarves in Snow White (1937)? Which Disney character talks to mice and has a fairy godmother? Which character sings about The Bare Necessities in The Jungle Book? What is the name of Elsa's sister in Frozen? “Pull the lever Kronk” is a line from which 2000 film? What is the name of Nick Parker’s girlfriend, played by Elaine Hendrix, in The Parent Trap (1998)? In The Princess Diaries, Mia Thermopolis is heir to the throne of which fictional European country? How many Disney films has Lindsay Lohan appeared in, not including the upcoming Freakier Friday? Who plays Cruella Deville in 1996’s 101 Dalmatians? Which song from 2017 animated film Coco won the Academy Award for Best Original Song that year? In Finding Nemo, what is the address of the dentist office in which Nemo is kept? Who is the Disney director (Ratatouille, The Incredibles, The Incredible 2) who voiced the character Edna Mode? Who played the titular role in the 2015 Cinderella live-action reboot? In Wreck-It Ralph, what is the name of the game to which Vanellope von Schweetz belongs? When Will My Life Begin is a song from which Disney film? In Beauty and the Beast (1991), which wing of the castle is Belle forbidden from visiting? Who wrote the music and lyrics for The Lion King’s (1994) musical numbers? What are the names of Hades’s henchmen in Hercules (1997)? Who is the 2012 film Brave dedicated to? How many brothers does Prince Hans have? What is Sully’s full name in Monsters Inc? Which Arrested Development star voiced Nick Wilde in Zootopia? What year did High School Music premiere on the Disney Channel? Who played Ariel in the live-action Little Mermaid (2023)? Which US state is Lilo & Stitch set in? In which Disney animated film does Joaquin Phoenix voice the main character? In what year was Bambi released? In Winnie-the-Pooh, what type of animal is Eeyore? Where does Edgar the butler try to ship Duchess and her kittens to in The Aristocats? What is the name of the dog in Up (2009)? Who voices Tiana in The Princess and the Frog? Who does Emma Thompson portray in Saving Mr Banks? Name three characters left out of the new Mulan remake from the animation What does Hakuna Matata mean? As of March 2025, what is the highest grossing animated film to be released by Disney? How many fingers does Mickey have? Name Goofy's son Disney quiz answers Guy Ritchie 1955 Lea Salonga Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy and Dopey Cinderella Baloo Anna The Emperor’s New Groove Meredith Blake Genovia 6 – The Parent Trap, Life-Size, Get a Clue, Freaky Friday, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, Herbie: Fully Loaded, Glenn Close Remember Me 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney, Australia Brad Bird Lily James Sugar Rush Tangled West wing Elton John and Tim Rice Pain and Panic Steve Jobs, the Apple CEO and chairman of Pixar, who died before the film’s release. 12 James P. Sullivan Jason Bateman 2006 Halle Bailey Hawaii Brother Bear – voice of Kenai 1942 Donkey Timbuktu Dug Anika Noni Rose P. L. Travers Mushu, Li Shang and Grandmother Fa No worries Inside Out 2 Four (he has three fingers and a thumb as many of the early characters do) Maximilian Goof aka Max You can sign up to Disney Plus from £4.99 a month now. Can't get enough quizzing? 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Who are the Winterwatch presenters? All the hosts for 2025
The BBC Two show is back for another year to highlight the diversity of UK habitats and species.
As the days get colder and snow begins to fall in some places across the UK, Winterwatch couldn't come at a better time as it returns for a 13th season on BBC Two. Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams all return to present the new series as they kick things off from the RSPB Arne reserve on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. Featuring expert insight, up-close encounters and breathtaking moments, the first episode will feature moments from "the bustling estuary to the ancient heathland" as it offers a look "at the resilient characters that call this diverse landscape home". As the new season gears up to explore the wildlife across the UK, who are the presenters leading the series and where have we seen them before? Here's everything you need to know about the Winterwatch presenters ahead of its return. Chris Packham Chris Packham is a TV presenter and naturalist who is best known for hosting the BBC's Springwatch series. He has been part of the presenting teams on the BBC Two show and its spin-offs, Autumnwatch and Winter, since 2009. He has also appeared on Celebrity Mastermind, Blue Planet Live and Animal Einsteins, as well as presenting his own documentary, Chris Packham: Asperger's and Me, and CBBC's The Really Wild Show from 1986 to 1995. Michaela Strachan Broadcaster and singer Michaela Strachan rose to fame in the 1980s for hosting Good Morning Britain, Wide Awake Club and Boogie Box before joining Chris Packham on The Really Wild Show. She was previously a regular reporter on Countryfile and has presented Digging for Treasure: Tonight, Extreme Conservation, Orangutan Diary and the Springwatch shows, including Autumnwatch and Winterwatch. Strachan briefly pursued a music career, releasing two hit singles: 1989's HAPPY Radio and 1990's Take Good Care of My Heart. She is currently appearing as a contestant on Dancing on Ice and recently topped the leaderboard. Iolo Williams Welsh ornithologist and TV presenter Iolo Williams is best known for hosting a number of nature programmes for the BBC, including Iolo's Pembrokeshire, Iolo: A Wild Life, Iolo's Snowdonia and Iolo's Great Welsh Parks. He also hosts Welsh-language shows on S4C and has appeared on Springwatch since 2010. In 2019, he joined the presenting line-up of Winterwatch. Winterwatch returns on Tuesday 21st January at 8pm on BBC Two. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Emily in Paris season 4 soundtrack: All the songs featured in Lily Collins's Netflix series
The second half of Emily in Paris season 4 has landed, transporting viewers to Rome as Emily (Lily Collins) jets off to spend time with her new love interest Marcello. It doesn’t quite turn out to be the romantic trip she’s hoping for, however, as she’s soon joined by her Agence Grateau co-workers Luc, Julien and boss Sylvie, as well as her flatmate and best friend Mindy. As ever, a brilliant soundtrack accompanies all the action. From a dreamy cover of Dancing in the Moonlight that plays as Emily and Gabriel are dancing together to Mindy’s performances as she prepares for Eurovision, there are plenty of bangers in the new instalment. Read more: Will there be an Emily in Paris season 5? Read on for a rundown of the Emily in Paris season 4 soundtrack. Emily in Paris season 4 soundtrack: Full list of songs Episode 1 Chat dans la nuit - Dopamoon & Romain Muller Love Is in the Air - John Paul Young Encore - Dopamoon & Napkey Paris Yeye Girl - Bea Parks & Jack Lake Visons - Temple Bolide Warner Chappell Production Music Off - Les Filles & Christopher 3 Bikinis (feat Davide Loi) [French Dance Version] by Vegomatic Fais comme si - Yan Wagner Billet pour Paris - Le Couleur Buddy - Grand Voyage Make you move - Camp Claude Le monde a changé - Toukan Toukän Episode 2 Grave - Juniore À la nage - UTO Rendez-vous (feat Sofia Bolt) - Fantasydub Let her go - Lucasv & Isaac Delusion Side of You (feat Laumé) - Zimmer Episode 3 Get Up and Run - PO1 Butterfly - Léonie Pernet Heart of Glass (French rendition) Chat dans la nuit - Dopamoon & Romain Muller Hot Summer (feat Venessa Jackson) - Bellaire Dancing in the Moonlight (French rendition) Episode 4 Pourquoi pourquoi - Corine Moss's Ballroom Vogue - Slowaves Burning Drums of Fire - CJ & Co Désabillée - Louis Aguilar + Weekend Affair J’ai Oublié - Pi Ja Ma Running After Time - Tonique & Man Don't Go Breaking My Heart [Performed by Ashley Park] - Elton John and Kiki Dee Feel That Show - The George Kaplan Conspiracy Sambossa (feat Venessa Jacskon) - Bellaire Bossa Supernova - Napkey Episode 5 Gabrielle Eyes - Sasha Ventura Belladelic - Les Bellas Ne joue pas avec mon coeur - Les Terribles La vérité nue - Juniore Keep It Rough - Deep End & WEDONT Désolée - Fanny Tellement Tellement - Petite Kananga - Azur La Fin - Wreck Theory Aube feat Sauvane - Les Gordon Deux êtres á part - Toukan Toukän (Elephanz Remix) Episode 6 Triplets - Bodies of Water Ding Dong Merrily On High - Bill Connor Oh Holy Night - Painted Pale Episode 7 Boeing Jet & Caravelle - Annie Philippe Panique - Juniore Polaroïd - Metro Verlaine River Swing - Avenue Montaigne Gloria - Gloria In Excelsis - Cornelius Oberhauser, Ferdinand Oberhauser & Antonio Lucio Vivaldi Je suis cool - Lou de la Falaise Le Bout Du Monde - Dampa Coco - Photronique & Shari Short Serpent - La Sécurité Episode 8 Come svaligiammo la Banca d'Italia - Lallo Gori & I Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni Te Faire Danser - Camp Claude Hey Toi - Sleeping Vai Ser Muito Bom - Les Hiboux Electrical Love - Napkey Episode 9 L’amico del giaguaro - Aldo Buonocore and His Orchestra C'est ma vie - Stone Basta Cazzate - Bon Entendeur Norma: Casta Diva - Compagnia D'Opera Italiana, Gabriela Cegolea, Antonello Gotta Comme-ci comme-ça - Charlie Faron Make It Happen - Zimmer 2 Be Loved - Lizzo Episode 10 Mambo Italiano - Rosemary Clooney Baba Cool - Loui Sixteen & Casey Mattson I Don’t Know How (Kid Francescoli & French 79 Nolovelikeyou - WEDON’T & KENDALL Close To You - Gracie Abrams Emily in Paris season 4 part 1 arrives on Netflix on Thursday 15th August, with part 2 premiering on Thursday 12th September. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Where was The Teacher season 2 on Channel 5 filmed?
The four-parter, starring Kara Tointon, Will Mellor and Emmett J Scanlan, is airing now.
Have you been watching season 2 of Channel 5 series The Teacher? Former EastEnders star Kara Tointon plays Dani, an art teacher whose affair with a colleague has devastating consequences. The actor said she was "instantly quite shocked by the script" and has "never played anyone so controversially naughty". "The part was interesting for me because I’ve never really played a role where people might instantly take a disliking to my character," added Tointon. "Not because of anything in her personality, she's not evil. But you question her choices." In the opening episode, which aired on Monday 9th September, it was hinted that Dani's husband Tim, played by Kin's Emmett J Scanlan, could be responsible for the death of Zac, a student of his wife's whose body was found in a lake during a school trip. Did Tim do the unthinkable? And if so, why? Or was someone else responsible for his murder? The first season of The Teacher, which starred Sheridan Smith as an educator who's accused of sleeping with her 15-year-old pupil, was filmed in Hungary, but the season 2 cast and crew stayed much closer to home. Here's everything you need to know about where the show's latest instalment was shot. Where was The Teacher season 2 filmed? Season 2 was largely filmed in Lough Dan in County Wicklow, Ireland. "We had some fantastic locations," said star Will Mellor. "Shooting at Lough Dan in Co Wicklow there was beautiful scenery to work in. It's where they shot Vikings... It was a stunning location." The "wooded area" where they were based was "privately owned" and they stayed there "for four or five days filming all the camping scenes". "We had a bit of a challenging time with the weather," he added. "The weather could come in at any point and we had a lot of stuff to do." Read more: The Teacher's Will Mellor on "new" experience working with intimacy coordinator for sex scenes The Teacher star Will Mellor was "worried" about one "emotional" scene Tointon was also thrilled to have been based in Ireland for the shoot, which is where another Channel 5 drama, Too Good to be True, which she also starred in, was shot. "I have been so lucky over the past couple of years being able to soak up what Ireland has got to offer," she said. "It is just incredible. With Lough Dan we couldn't believe our luck. It was stunning, the woodlands. It definitely gives you an appreciation for nature. "Mind you I live in Norway, so I have that pretty much full time so I'm lucky." Where was The Teacher season 1 filmed? While the show is set in Bradford – a city in Yorkshire – it was actually filmed in Hungary over six weeks. Executive producer Mike Benson told Wales Online that he chose Budapest, the capital of Hungary, for budgetary reasons. "We had to film in Budapest for funding reasons, and the team has done a fantastic job making it look like Bradford," he revealed. "It was challenging and at times felt like a pressure cooker given the COVID restrictions limited how much cast and crew could socialise and relax together. "There were points when I didn't think we would get through it, but fortunately we had a really professional team and a really good COVID officer, and we managed it." Sheridan Smith herself said about filming that after lockdown all the actors "found the flight quite nerve-racking". She explained: "It had been two years since we had taken a plane anywhere. But once we got to Budapest all the anxiety went away, and it was a lovely job." The Teacher season 2 airs from Monday 9th September to Thursday 12th September on Channel 5 and My5. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Outlast cast: Meet the contestants in Netflix survival show
A group of outdoor enthusiasts are attempting to survive in the Alaskan wilderness for the chance to win $1 million, but who exactly are they?
Outlast season 2 is upon us (the first batch of episodes, anyway!), launching a new batch of "lone wolves" into the harsh and demanding Alaskan wilderness with just the clothes on their backs. If the survivalists manage to outlast their fellow contestants they'll win a whopping $1 million (£832,000). There's just one catch – they can only win as part of a team. The hit survival competition caused quite the stir when season 1 premiered on Netflix last year, with many gobsmacked over the tactics used by some of the cast members. But who are the 16 survivalists this time around? With the second batch of season 2 episodes set to drop on the streamer later in September, here's everything you need to know about the Outlast season 2 contestants. Outlast season 2 cast Bayardo 'Bayo' Hernandez Job: Python removal Florida state contractor Hometown: Miami Bayardo is a Python removal Florida state contractor who specialises in trapping, bow and arrow, and spear hunting. He is also adept at iguana hunting, as well as gator and hog removal. He has demonstrated his diverse skill set through his survival experiences, which includes four days on Python Island in the Everglades, during which he built a shelter and protected himself from the wild, according to his bio on Tudum. Brendon Ash Job: Professional trapper Hometown: Central Idaho Brendon is a professional trapper and has caught every large predator known to man, from bears to wolves and coyotes. Bri Walston Job: Air Force veteran Hometown: Las Vegas Air Force veteran Bri is an accomplished bow hunter and fisherman. She lived in Alaska for three years under harsh military circumstances, according to her bio on Tudum. Deontre 'Tre' Thomas Job: Glazier/arborist Hometown: Austin, Texas Tre is an expert at building snares and traps. He makes his own bows and arrows and wants to be the first on the show to catch and kill a bear, according to his bio on Tudum. Drake Vliem Job: Oil field technician Hometown: Midland, Texas Drake is an oil field technician and father of four. In his hometown in Texas, he’s part of a group that travels to Wyoming and camps out to hunt large game on public land. Drew Haas Job: Commercial helicopter pilot Hometown: Hallettsville, Texas Commercial helicopter pilot Drew is skilled at building shelters, bow hunting and field dressing animals. He also has fishing and hunting skills. Emily Johnston Job: Data analyst Hometown: Boulder, Colorado Data analyst Emily is adept at constructing primitive shelters, identifying dozens of regionals plants, and using flint and steel. She has completed and led a number of backcountry courses covering skills including weather survival, navigation and outdoor adventure education. Eric Shevchenko Job: Chef Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan Chef Eric is an expert huntsman. He also boasts cryptic botanical skills. Joey DiDesidero Job: Radioactive waste construction management Hometown: Benton City, Washington Joey has a passion for the outdoors and adventure. He lives on a Hobby Farm with his family, where their goal is to be self-sufficient for an entire year. This process has taught him "you only fail when you quit," and "with a strong back and a weak mind, you can accomplish anything". Joseph Malbrough Job: Mechanic/outdoorsman Hometown: Lafayette, Louisiana Joseph’s bio on Tudum describes him as “an elite hog hunter”. He is an expert hunter who can bring home both big and small animals, and a father. Julio Laboy Job: Defense Lawyer Hometown: Buckeye, Arizona Defense Laywer Julio possesses primitive fire-building skills, and the ability to build debris shelters and craft weapons. Meghan Buchanan Job: Rocket scientist Hometown: Vail Valley, Colorado Megan has climbed the Seven Summits, the highest mountains of each of the seven continents, including Mount Everest, and will soon be one of the few women to ever complete the Explorers Grand Slam (seven summits and expeditions to the North and South Poles), according to her bio on Tudum. She can fish, construct various structures and make fire. Sammy Norris Job: Video creator/bushcrafter Hometown: Flag Pond, Tennessee Sammy has many skills to his bow and is great at building shelters, crafting tools and making weapons. He recently built a primitive cabin during Utah’s toughest winter. Tina Grimm Job: Artist/model/thru hiker Hometown: Simi Valley, California Tina describes herself as an “adventure junkie” in her Instagram bio. She is proficient in fire making and can craft a sturdy shelter. She also has brilliant navigation skills, can track large and small wildlife and possesses unique knowledge of food storage, wild edibles and weather patterns. Tonia Willman Job: Former mental health therapist Hometown: Molalla, Oregon Former mental health therapist Tonia has experience in bow hunting and can build a shelter. She also knows the primitive way to start a fire. Alongside her love for nature, Tonia is a dog mum involved in Boerboel rescue missions, according to her bio on Tudum. Zach Owens Job: Social media manager Hometown: Melba, Idaho Zach is adept at understanding animal behaviour, constructing different wood shelters, and is at the top 1 per cent of bow hunters, according to Tudum. Outlast season 2 part 1 is streaming now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £6.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Comedy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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The game show returns with a rotating line-up of presenters.
Pointless is back! The long-running game show returns this summer, with a series of new celebrity co-hosts taking a seat in Richard Osman's former chair. As ever, Alexander Armstrong will be joined by a familiar face as contestants try and score as few points as possible as they're quizzed on their general knowledge. In 2022, Osman announced that he was stepping down as Pointless co-host after 14 years, and has since been replaced by a rotating carousel of celebrities. Up first this week is Josh Widdicombe, who will be helping out Armstrong in the brainy quiz – but who are the other eclectic mix of actors, comedians and broadcasters joining him as the season goes on? Here is everything you need to know about the new Pointless presenters. Pointless guest hosts Mel Giedroyc Liza Tarbuck Chris Ramsey Gok Wan Anita Rani Gabby Logan Josh Widdicombe Phil Wang Hugh Dennis Ellie Taylor Rob Rinder Desiree Burch Josh Widdicombe Many viewers will recognise stand-up comic Josh Widdicombe from being one of the three hosts on The Last Leg, alongside Adam Hills and Alex Brooker. As for taking part in Pointless, Widdicombe said: "I am thrilled to be given the chance to pretend to be Richard Osman for a couple of weeks, and to any publishers watching, yes, I will write you a murder mystery." Mel Giedroyc Television presenter Mel Giedroyc is no stranger to hosting duties, having been a co-host on The Great British Bake off, Light Lunch and Let It Shine. Many viewers will remember Giedroyc's iconic moment from Eurovision last year in which she churned butter in a short cameo during the signing contest. The comedian has also featured in Taskmaster, Handmade: Britain's Best Woodworker and the Big Fat Quiz of the Year. Ahead of her guest hosting duties on Pointless, Giedroyc said: "Alongside the Roosevelt desk, The News at 10 desk and that of David Brent, the Pointless desk is iconic, and I feel beyond privileged to get to take a seat behind it as co-host for the new series of Pointless. The chance to quiz with Xander just makes the whole thing the epitome of perfection – I cannot wait." Liza Tarbuck Known for her role in Upstart Crow as Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway, Tarbuck has a wealth of credits to her name including Linda Green, The Big Breakfast and Comedy Game Night. The BBC Radio 2 host will be stepping into the hosting seat for a few episodes on Pointless this year. "I love a quiz and I think Pointless is a brilliant concept…we have quiz hour at Tarby Towers, sit down with a cup of tea to play along, so I wanted to amuse Mum and Dad and be on it," said Tarbuck of her guest hosting duties. "I'm really looking forward to working alongside Xander, he's effortlessly charming and generous, which is one of the reasons we let him into our homes every afternoon. I think I'm going to love it." Chris Ramsey Comedian Chris Ramsey rose to fame after starring as Jack in the BBC comedy Hebburn. Since then, he has presented the likes of I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp, Children in Need and Virtually Famous. More recently, he has been one half of the hilarious Sh**ged, Married, Annoyed podcast, alongside his wife Rosie Ramsey. He said of joining the Pointless family: "I'm very excited to be part of such an iconic game show and even more excited to be the guy who already knows all the answers to the questions… like some kind of game show Neo. No pressure, just correcting people's wrong answers. Absolute dream come true." Gok Wan Gok Wan rose to fame presenting How to Look Good Naked and Gok's Fashion Fix before presenting a range of TV shows including Gok's Clothes Roadshow and Gok Cooks Chinese. He also DJs across the UK and abroad and in 2020, he released his debut single. Gok Wan said: "Having appeared on the show as a contestant, and doing so painfully badly, I am hoping by going on and filling those notorious shoes behind the desk, I can redeem myself. I am very excited to be joining the Pointless team in this landmark show." Anita Rani Best known of co-hosting Countryfile on the BBC, Rani is no stranger to a presenting gig. Some of her presenting roles have included Four Rooms, The Answer Trip and Aldi's Next Big Thing. In 2022, Rani was announced as the new chancellor of the University of Bradford. She said of joining Pointless as a guest host: "I'm usually at home with my cup of tea and my favourite biscuits watching Pointless and now I'll be in the studio sitting next to Xander and playing along with the contestants (and hopefully some tea and biscuits). It's like some kind of dream come true. I can't wait." Gabby Logan Welsh TV and radio presenter, Gabby Logan has hosted Final Score for BBC Sport, Sports Personality of The Year and the second season of The Edge. As of 2023, Logan presented the BBC’s coverage for the Six Nations, the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Great North Run. As she gets ready to sit in the all knowing chair, Logan said: "I'm very excited for my turn in the Pointless co-hosting chair! I've been a fan for years, can't wait to join Alexander, learn a few things and cheer on the winning team!" Phil Wang Phil Wang has previously been a contestant on Pointless and is ready to use the opportunity has guest host "to dominate from behind the desk", given he knows all the answers. Wang is a stand-up comedian and writer, who alongside his comedy specials has starred in David Mitchell's Outsiders and Taskmaster. Hugh Dennis Many fans will recognise Dennis as Pete Brockman from BBC sitcom Outnumbered, as well as Toby from Not Going Out alongside Lee Mack and Sally Bretton. Dennis is no stranger to the host's chair as he was co-host on Mock the Week prior to its end in 2022. He said: "I am very pleased to have been invited to co-host Pointless. I've been practicing reading the answers from a laptop, while looking like I knew them all anyway..." Ellie Taylor Comedian Ellie Taylor has been on our TV screens for over a decade and has presented and taken part in a number of programmes everyone loves. Some of those include 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week, Strictly Come Dancing, The Great Pottery Throw Down and Stand-Up Central. Taylor said she "can't wait" to work on Pointless. Rob Rinder Of Judge Rinder fame, Rob Rinder believes he was "born for" being a guest host on Pointless. He said: "Pointless is the quiz show of all quiz shows, especially for someone like me who loves their facts and stats. This is the role I was born for, gatekeeper to all the obscure trivia we love on Pointless and I couldn’t be more ready." As well as being host of Judge Rinder, the barrister has hosted The Rob Rinder Verdict and became a regular host on Good Morning Britain in 2022. Desiree Burch Desiree Burch is a comedian and actress and has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You? and Richard Osman's House of Games. Ahead of her appearance on the show, Burch said: "There are a select few friends back in America for whom my appearance on Pointless will be, possibly, the standout achievement of my career. As for myself, I just feel lucky to have stumbled upon a chance at redemption. "Having been caught as dumbfounded as anyone whilst on Pointless Celebrities, I somehow find myself fortunate enough to have made it to the side of the stage with all the answers? Here's to failing upwards and onwards, folks!" Former guest hosts Andi Oliver Andi Oliver is a TV chef and presenter who is best known for her role on the Great British Menu. While she was previously a member of the band Rip Rig + Panic, she went on to move into broadcasting, presenting shows like Badaas TV, the BBC's Glastonbury coverage, The Truth About Food, Neneh and Andi Dish It Up, the Sky Arts Book Club and The Selector. She also ran ephemeral restaurant The Moveable Feast before opening her own kitchen The Jackdaw and Star. On guest-hosting Pointless, Oliver said: "Oh I’m SO excited to be getting to sit in the famous chair next to the delicious Alexander Armstrong! I’ve been on both ends of the Pointless scale, winning AND being booted off first! So I’m rather thrilled that this time I’ve been invited to be in the comfy seat! Sign me up!" Sally Phillips Actress and comedian Sally Phillips is the co-creator and star of Smack the Pony and has previously appeared in Jam & Jerusalem, I'm Alan Partridge, Miranda and the Bridget Jones franchise. She also took on roles in Skins, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Trollied, Friday Night Dinner, and competed in the fifth season of Taskmaster. On joining the presenter line-up, Phillips said: "I am so looking forward to trying Richard Osman’s big shoes on and being the answer police on Pointless. I am certain the power of the Pointless laptop will go to my head, and I will become insufferable, which I am also really looking forward to." Ed Gamble Ed Gamble is a comedian who has appeared on Russell Howard's Good News, Mock the Week, Taskmaster and Great British Menu. He is also known for hosting Off Menu with James Acaster, as well as The Peacock and Gamble Podcast. Gamble begins co-hosting Pointless with Alexander Armstrong from Monday 3rd April onwards. Gyles Brandreth Gyles Brandreth is a broadcaster and former politician who has appeared on Countdown, Good Morning Britain and Celebrity Gogglebox. He regularly appeared on Countdown's Dictionary Corner and TV-am's Good Morning Britain before becoming the Conservative MP for the City of Chester from 1992 until 1997. He has since published multiple books and appeared on Room 101, Richard Osman's House of Games, Great Canal Journeys, Bargain Hunt, The One Show, Doctor Who and radio shows like Just a Minute and The Westminster Hour. On joining the Pointless line-up, Brandreth said: "As a little boy, I dreamed of being one of Santa’s little helpers. I have to tell you, being Xander’s little helper is even more fun. It’s like Christmas every day. I love it." Nish Kumar Nish Kumar is a stand-up comedian who has hosted The Mash Report, Late Night Mash and BBC Radio 4 Extra's Newsjack. He has appeared on Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Big Fat Quiz and other shows. On joining the line-up, Kumar said: "I can’t wait to sit behind the desk and give out all the clever answers and obscure facts, as if I knew any of them. Richard’s shoes are definitely big ones to fill, but I am looking forward to it very much." Lucy Porter Lucy Porter is an actress and comedian who has performed at Edinburgh Fringe and other stand-up gigs. She has appeared in EastEnders, Annually Retentive, Mock the Week, The Weakest Link, Celebrity Mastermind, Pointless Celebrities and QI. On joining the line-up, Porter said: "I’m delighted to be joining my favourite TV quiz. I loved Pointless first as a viewer, then as a contestant, and now I’m thrilled to be getting a turn in Richard’s seat. I’m hoping they’ll let me have a go at operating the cameras next. "I’m looking forward to delivering my favourite catchphrase: 'And by country we mean a sovereign state that’s a member of the EU in its own right.'" Ria Lina Ria Lina is a comedian and actress who has appeared on Mock the Week, Steph's Packed Lunch, Sky News and Have I Got News For You. She has competed on Celebrity Mastermind and voiced the character Perun in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. On joining the Pointless line-up, Lina said: "Having been not only an avid fan playing from home, but also a contestant on Celebrity Pointless, I can't tell you how much it means to me to be able to sit in that hallowed chair and finally have all the answers! "I'm especially looking forward to working with Xander and encouraging as many teams as possible to win that Pointless jackpot." Rose Matafeo New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo is best known for creating and starring in BBC Three's Starstruck and for appearing on QI, House of Games and Taskmaster. She recently competed on The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off and has previously taken on acting roles in The Breaker Upperers, Baby Done, W1A, Golden Boy and Dead Pixels. On joining the Pointless guest presenter line-up, Matafeo said: "I am over the moon to be co-hosting Pointless. As an ardent fan of television quiz shows, this is my Everest. "When I first moved to the UK, I had a lot of time on my hands to watch hours of TV, ingratiating myself into British society with the help of insights I would learn from this nightly poll of 100 people. I also did it to make my friends jealous." Vick Hope Vick Hope is a broadcaster who is best known for hosting BBC Radio 1's drive time show with Jordan North. She has previously hosted Capital Breakfast and BBC Radio 1's Official Chart: First Look, as well as TV shows such as Sky One's Carnage, I'm a Celebrity... The Daily Drop, the BAFTA Film Awards pre-show red carpet and Britain's Best Young Artist. In 2019, she competed on Strictly Come Dancing. On joining the presenting line-up, Hope said: "What an absolute joy to get quizzy at teatime on the most iconic game show around! I love Pointless, am obsessed with trivia and quizzes, and can’t wait to join Xander and the contestants every day from Richard’s hot seat. One very excited pointless co-host incoming…!" Alex Brooker Alex Brooker is a presenter and comedian who is best known for co-hosting Channel 4's The Last Leg alongside Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe. He has also hosted The Jump, The Superhumans Show and documentary Alex Brooker: Disability and Me, with the comedian having been born with hand and arm deformities and a twisted right leg that needed amputation. Brooker co-hosted Pointless from 7th February until 21st February 2023. Konnie Huq Konnie Huq is best known for presenting Blue Peter for more than 10 years, before appearing on Comic Relief Does Fame Academy, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Weakest Link, Pointless Celebrities and MI High. She has also hosted The Xtra Factor, Guinness World Records Smashed, The Daily Politics, King of the Nerds, The One Show and made cameos in Charlie Brooker's Screen Wipe franchise. Huq co-hosted Pointless from 23rd January until 6th February this year. Lauren Laverne Lauren Laverne is a radio DJ and presenter who rose to fame as a member of the band Kenickie, before branching out into broadcasting. She currently presents BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs and has hosted Channel 4's Alternative Election Night, The Culture Show and appeared on Would I Lie to You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Have I Got News for You. Laverne co-hosted Pointless from 20th October until 3rd November last year. Stephen Mangan Stephen Mangan is an actor and comedian who has starred in hit comedies like Green Wing, I'm Alan Partridge, Episodes and Hang Ups. He has also appeared in The Split, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and Jane Hall. Mangan co-hosted Pointless from 5th October until 19th October last year. Sally Lindsay Comedian and actor Sally Lindsay is best known for her roles on Coronation Street, Mount Pleasant, Still Open All Hours and The Madame Blanc Mysteries. Since last year, she has been the host of ITV game show Tenable. She co-hosted Pointless alongside Alexander Armstrong for 11 episodes from September until 4th October. Pointless airs weekdays at 5:15pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Love Island voice-over man Iain Stirling?
Everything you need to know about Love Island narrator Iain Stirling.
Love Island returns on 3rd June, and what would it be without Iain Stirling's iconic commentary? That's why fans will be buzzing to learn he's returning to narrate the 2024 season. With a new group of those looking for love entering the villa, Iain will be on hand to give his thoughts on them, as well as the drama that's likely to follow. Stirling is an OG and has been a part of the Love Island family since its revival in 2015. Here's everything you need to know about him. Who is Love Island narrator Iain Stirling? Age: 36 Instagram: @iaindoesjokes X/Twitter: @IainDoesJokes Iain Stirling is a Scottish stand-up comedian, writer and television presenter who acts as the resident voice-over artist for reality dating show Love Island. He provides the endlessly funny, and sometimes quite cutting, remarks every episode as audiences watch the drama unfold. He started his career as a CBBC presenter in 2009 alongside his puppet sidekick Hacker the Dog, and presented children’s programmes All Over the Place and panel show The Dog Ate My Homework, which won him a Children’s BAFTA in 2017. Stirling started narrating Love Island on ITV2 in 2015, which raised his public profile as the show grew in popularity. He went on to compete in the eighth season of Taskmaster on Dave and presented the ITV2 game show CelebAbility, which sees a team of famous faces take on members of the public in a series of challenges. In 2019, Stirling released a book, Not F**king Ready to Adult, while in 2021, his scripted comedy Buffering aired on ITV2. In 2023, Iain Stirling had a busy year full of Love Island. As well as narrating the winter season and summer season, he narrated Peacock's Love Island Games, which saw Justine Ndiba and Jack Fowler take the crown. He returned earlier this year for the All Stars version of Love Island, which was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. Where have I seen Iain Stirling before? In addition to his CBBC tenure, Iain has appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show, The Russell Howard Hour and Sky One's Comedians Watching Football with Friends. He was one of six comedians to feature on Comedy Central's Comedy Bus, a series where each episode, one comic takes the others back to their hometown – which for Stirling is Edinburgh. He has appeared as a guest on various episodes of Love Island: Aftersun – the reality series's sister show. How long has Iain Stirling been the narrator on Love Island? Stirling has narrated Love Island since its first season in 2015. He did not narrate the 2005 version of the show, which was presented by Patrick Kielty, Kelly Brook and Fearne Cotton, and was cancelled after two seasons. Caroline Flack presented the first five seasons of Love Island, starting in 2015. She stepped down in December 2019 and sadly passed away in February 2020. Stirling's wife Laura Whitmore hosted the winter season in Cape Town, and stepped back from the role in 2022. How long has Iain Stirling been in a relationship with Laura Whitmore? Stirling has been dating Irish radio and TV presenter Laura Whitmore officially since August 2017. The couple have lived together in their North London home since December 2018 and share a dog named Mick. They tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in late 2020 and became parents to their first child together the following year. Whitmore previously presented season 11 of I’m a Celebrity: Extra Camp and took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2016. She presented her own show on BBC Radio 5 Live until last year. Whitmore was the host of Love Island from 2020 until 2022, when she announced that she would be leaving the show, and was eventually replaced by Maya Jama. View oEmbed on the source website Love Island returns on Monday 3rd June at 9pm on ITV1, ITV2, ITVX, STV and STV Player. Seasons 1-10 are available to watch on ITVX. You can watch all previous seasons of Love Island on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Clarkson's Farm season 3: When are new episodes on Prime Video?
Fans of the beloved Clarkson's Farm are in for a treat as Clarkson and the gang are all back at Diddly Squat, with a third season of the hit Prime Video series available to stream now! Season 3 has it all, there are pigs, nettles and some very interesting tactics in making blackberry jam, which may hit a road bump or two... After the events of season 2, Clarkson is looking to find new ways of making income and attempts to "farm the unfarmed", and viewers will have to tune in to see if he succeeds. As for what viewers can expect, newly appointed farm manager Kaleb Cooper teased that viewers will see those on Diddly Squat set off with "a bad start". "It was a really tick start to the year, I made the decision to plant some rapeseed even though it was a gamble, and I knew it might not work, but that highlights that farming is a risky job," Kaleb said. With it being just over a year since season 2 was last on fans' TV screens, there is a lot to catch up on! So, what is there to know about Clarkson's Farm season 3? Read on to find out. Will there be a Clarkson's Farm season 3? Yes! It has been confirmed Clarkson's Farm will return to Prime Video on Friday 3rd May. The first four episodes of season 3 are available to watch now! Thankfully for fans, they won't be twiddling their thumbs to find out whether or not there will be a fourth season of Clarkson's Farm as Prime Video confirmed last year it would return once more! When are the next episodes of Clarkson's Farm season 3 on Prime Video? The first four episodes are available to stream on Prime Video right now, but fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see the rest. The final four episodes will be released on Friday 10th May on Prime Video. What will Clarkson's Farm season 3 be about? There is a lot going on at Diddly Squat Farm. The official synopsis season 3 reads: "The third series of Clarkson's Farm finds Diddly Squat Farm facing some seriously daunting challenges. "The crops are failing in the severe hot weather, inflation has driven prices of supplies sky high, dreams for the beloved restaurant are dashed and now the farm shop also faces closure. "Jeremy urgently needs to come up with creative new ways of making ends meet, so hatches a plan to turn a profit from hundreds of acres of unfarmed land - thick woodland and hedgerows that make up half of Diddly Squat. "This triggers an avalanche of Clarkson-crafted schemes, involving everything from goats and pigs to mushrooms, nettles and deer. "Someone new arrives to Diddly Squat, which puts Kaleb's nose out of joint – as well as the returning characters all working to help Jeremy's farming ambitions come to fruition." View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Clarkson's Farm season 3 trailer Prime Video released a trailer for Clarkson's Farm earlier this week, chronicling the highs and lows that lie ahead of Clarkson and Cooper. View oEmbed on the source website Clarkson's Farm premieres on Prime Video on Friday 3rd May 2024. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Traitors season 2: Release date, trailer and latest news
Claudia Winkleman will be welcoming a new bunch of contestants to the Scottish Highlands for season 2.
**Warning: Contains spoilers for The Traitors season 2.** There are just three episodes left of The Traitors season 2, and the huge prize fund could either end up in the hands of the Faithfuls or the Traitors! Harry, Andrew and Ross are the final Traitors standing as a result of brutal backstabbing and shady round table moments that led to three of the original group of Traitors being banished. As usual, the remaining contestants have been competing in tasks to raise money for the prize pot as they hope to win up to £120,000, but with the Traitors plotting against them, will it be that easy? The Traitors have the power to "murder" players under the cloak of darkness, while the other contestants will try their hardest to banish Traitors during the roundtables. If all the Traitors have been banished by the final, the remaining Faithfuls will walk away with the cash prize, but if any Traitors remain in the game, the money will be all theirs. Read on for everything you need to know about The Traitors season 2, including the release schedule, new twists and what to expect. View Green Video on the source website The Traitors season 2 release date The Traitors season 2 started BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 3rd January, with episodes 2 and 3 becoming available to stream on BBC iPlayer straight after. Episodes will air from Wednesday to Friday on BBC One, with there set to be 12 episodes in the new season. Keep an eye on our The Traitors release schedule for more information. When time is The Traitors on TV? The next episode of The Traitors season 2 will air on Wednesday 24th January at 9pm on BBC One. The following two episodes will be available to watch on Thursday 25th January and Friday 26th January at 9pm on BBC One. What to expect from The Traitors season 2 Season 2 is looking to be a little different. Ahead of the launch, Claudia Winkleman confirmed a big format twist for season 2. Speaking with the BBC, Winkleman revealed that the armoury has gone, and now there is a kitchen – but promised to keep tight-lipped about the upcoming instalment. The news of the series renewal was announced back in February 2023, two months after the first season ended with a shocking betrayal and a huge revelation for the Faithfuls. As viewers have seen from the first episode, contestants have the chance to win shields from themselves, if they deviate from the mission, which could raise some eyebrows from the fellow contestants. The new season will see Winkleman at the helm of the show once more, alongside a new group of 22 contestants who will enter the castle to take on the ultimate game of trust and treachery in the hopes of winning £120,000. Upon the announcement that the show will return, Winkleman said: "I can’t wait to go back to the castle to watch people play the greatest game on television. I’m knitting a high funnel sweater immediately." Is there a The Traitors season 2 trailer? There is! The BBC released a trailer for season 2, and now we can't wait for it to start. You can watch the clip below: View oEmbed on the source website The Traitors season 2 cast The 22 new strangers taking part in The Traitors were announced a couple of days before the show premiered. The full line-up for The Traitors season 2 cast is below. Andrew Anthony Ash Aubrey Brian Charlie Charlotte Diane Evie Harry Jasmine Jaz Jonny Kyra Meg Miles Mollie Paul Ross Sonja Tracey Zack Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com at this year's National Television Awards, The Traitors winners Hannah Byczkowski and Meryl Williams and one of the series' Traitors, Wilfred Webster, spoke about whether or not they're going to tune into the new season of the show. Meryl remarked: "We want an all-stars, they want to bring us back!" Wilfred also said: "We want an all-stars but we will watch it, of course. We support them, they've changed our lives. I'll be jealous but it'll be nice to sit down and watch it not knowing what's going to happen, so that'll be good." We do also know that unlike the Australian and American versions of the show, The Traitors season 2 won't feature any celebrity contestants, with the BBC confirming this to RadioTimes.com. While Friends star Courtney Cox teased being interested in appearing, it looks as though the format of having regular people on the show will stay the same in season 2. When is The Traitors final? It has been confirmed that the final episode of The Traitors will air on Friday 26th January with a 70-minute episode! There is no doubt there will be plenty of drama with whoever ends up with the money. View Green Video on the source website The Traitors season 2 airs Wednesday to Friday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The Traitors season 1 is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Looking for something else to watch? 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Mr & Mrs Smith release date, trailer and news on Donald Glover reboot
Donald Glover is set to star in a TV reboot of Mr & Mrs Smith – here's everything we know so far.
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine lead the cast of Prime Video's much-anticipated reimagining of action-comedy Mr & Mrs Smith, which finally premieres on the streaming service next month. It's been a long road to the screen for this spy thriller, which was originally announced way back in February 2021 as a collaboration between Glover and Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Alas, the latter name parted ways with the production during development, citing creative differences, with PEN15 and Obi-Wan Kenobi star Maya Erskine selected to take her place as co-star. The first trailer for the project exploded onto the internet in December 2023, revealing a tweaked premise, some breathless action sequences and when subscribers can expect to tune in. Here's everything we know so far about Mr & Mrs Smith on Prime Video. Mr & Mrs Smith release date on Prime Video CONFIRMED: Mr & Mrs Smith premieres on Prime Video on Friday 2nd February 2024. The series was previously expected to arrive in November of the previous year, but the release date was pushed to avoid industrial action by the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild. Rather than follow a weekly release schedule – as some other Prime Video originals do – all eight episodes of Mr & Mrs Smith season 1 will be released at once as a binge-able box set. If not already a member, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 per month after that. Mr & Mrs Smith reboot cast Donald Glover and Maya Erskine lead the cast of Mr & Mrs Smith, portraying the titular married couple – John and Jane – as their faux relationship is put to the test on high-stakes missions. Previously, Phoebe Waller-Bridge was attached as co-creator and co-star alongside Glover, but she left the project in September 2021 over creative differences. In June 2023, she reflected on that decision, telling Vanity Fair: "I worked on that show for six months fully in heart and mind and really cared about it — still care about it. And I know it’s gonna be brilliant. "But sometimes it’s about knowing when to leave the party. You don’t want to get in the way of a vision. Creative collaboration is like a marriage, and some marriages don’t work out." Prime Video has confirmed a star-studded supporting cast for Mr & Mrs Smith, although details are sparse on who each member will be playing in the series. You can expect appearances from Michaela Coel (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), John Turturro (Severance), Paul Dano (The Batman), Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters), Eiza González (Godzilla vs Kong) and Sarah Paulson (Ratched). Rounding out the guests are Alexander Skarsgård (Succession), Ron Perlman (Nightmare Alley), Wagner Moura (The Gray Man), Úrsula Corberó (Money Heist), Parker Posey (The Staircase) and Billy Campbell (Cardinal). Mr & Mrs Smith plot: What is the reboot about? The official synopsis for Prime Video's Mr & Mrs Smith reads: "Two lonely strangers land a job working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, world travels and a dream brownstone in Manhattan. "The catch: new identities in an arranged marriage as Mr & Mrs John and Jane Smith. Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone. "Their complex cover story becomes even more complicated when they catch real feelings for each other. What’s riskier, espionage or marriage?" This appears to be a notable departure from the premise of the original 2005 film, which starred Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as a married couple making a lucrative living as contract killers – a secret they have managed to keep from one another. Alas, when contracts appear on their own heads, things get even more complicated. It's possible the plot of Mr & Mrs Smith could eventually pit the title characters against each other, but for now, it appears to be a more collaborative, romantic spin on the material. Mr & Mrs Smith trailer: First look at Prime Video reboot Prime Video unveiled the intriguing Mr & Mrs Smith trailer in December 2023, giving us a look at Glover and Erskine in action – check it out now: View oEmbed on the source website Mr & Mrs Smith premieres on Friday 2nd February on Prime Video. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that. Check out more of our Drama coverage or 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.
The Tourist season 1 ending explained: Who was Jamie Dornan's character?
Jamie Dornan drama The Tourist debuted on BBC One on New Year's Day – but how did the series end and will it return?
*Warning: This article contains a discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation that some readers may find distressing.* The Tourist season 2 is just around the corner, as New Year's Day marks new episodes of the BBC thriller. An action-packed trailer was unveiled earlier this month, showing Jamie Dornan’s Elliot now dating Danielle Macdonald’s Helen – and on the run in Ireland. Despite the change in setting, season 2 will still explore Elliot’s mysterious backstory, of which he has no memory - and was actually the main reason that more episodes will arrive on BBC One and iPlayer. Lead star Dornan explained to RadioTimes.com about signing on for more of the story: "My thinking was, ‘Where are we going? Like, if we’re doing this, where are we going?’ Because it was a bit of an upheaval to go to Australia. "But luckily, Jack and Harry [Williams, creators] had plans to make it something closer to home, and I probably approved those plans pretty quickly." So, with season 1 having premiered back in January 2022, and with a fresh location and fresh characters set to arrive in season 2, fans may be in need of a recap of the original run before diving in. The creators of the show, Jack and Harry Williams, teased "emotion, jeopardy, tension and narrative surprise" from the six-parter ahead of its release. And they weren’t kidding! The offbeat, tense mystery thriller, which revolves around an enigmatic figure in the Australian outback who suffers amnesia, kept fans guessing right up until the show’s epic ending. So, just who is The Man? Well, an emotional and breathtaking climax in the dramatic final episode answered this question – but it also raised a few more. And if you have been struggling to follow the twists and turns, never fear. We have you covered. RadioTimes.com has examined all you need to know about The Tourist season 1's shocking ending, including unravelling the mystery of The Man and the final fate of Jamie Dornan's character. **Warning: major spoilers for The Tourist ahead.** The Tourist season 1 ending explained Luci (Shalom Brune-Franklin) gets Kostas's (Alex Dimitriades) brother – who he thought had died decades ago – on the phone, who tells him to lead a different life. Kostas decides to listen to the hallucination of his brother instead and tries to kill Luci. Elliott (Jamie Dornan) grabs Lachlan's (Damon Herriman) gun but there's a struggle. Kostas is fatally shot and Lachlan drives off in search of his wife, while Luci takes a shot to the stomach. Elliott puts her in his car with the bag of money and drives her to a hospital, but she dies before he can get there. Elliott calls Helen (Danielle Macdonald) for help, however Ethan answers and tells him to leave her alone. Helen tells her fiancée that she wants to go to Elliott's aid before Ethan (Greg Larsen) threatens to break up with her if she calls him back. She tells Ethan that if he really loved her, then he wouldn't keep making ultimatums and ends their engagement before calling Elliott. Meanwhile, Lachlan tracks down his wife, kills Kostas' men and sets her free. He then goes to the police and blames Helen for Rodney Lammon's (Kamil Ellis) death, showing officers footage of her enjoying Elliott's company in a Mexican restaurant and telling them she was in cahoots with Elliott. Just before Helen sets off to find Elliott, she sees new reports revealing they're both wanted for murder, with Lachlan leading the investigation, and the pair decide to go on the run together. When they're chased down by police, they take customers of a restaurant hostage as Helen asks a friend of hers to find evidence of Lachlan's corruption. To buy time, Elliott asks the hostage negotiator to bring him Lena Pascal – a woman he keeps seeing in the fragmented memories that return to him, claiming she can fill in the missing gaps in his memory. Just as the police begin to swarm, Helen receives a photo, taken by a speed camera, of Lachlan driving away after killing Lammon with Elliott hand-cuffed in the passenger seat – contradicting his version of events. The police arrest Lachlan, Helen is set free and Elliott is at the police station awaiting bail when Elena Pascal visits him, having been brought there from Adelaide. She reveals that she was a trafficking victim of Elliott's, having been coerced into smuggling bags of heroin into Australia in her stomach which were then cut out of her by one of Elliott's colleagues. She tells him that he would make her smile at him to rehearse acting relaxed at the airport, which explains why his memories show her looking happy, and that he had caused the deaths of two other women smuggling heroin after the bags exploded in their stomachs. Disgusted with who he really is, Elliott leaves the bag of Kostas' money to Sue (whose husband was killed by Billy) and tries to kill himself by crashing his car. He wakes up in the hospital, this time remembering who he is, and Helen visits him to say that she wants nothing to do with him after reading his police report. After his release from the hospital, Elliott drinks a bottle of vodka and swallows a handful of pills, while Helen speaks to her coworker, who tells her that while she can't forgive Elliott for what he did in his previous life, everyone deserves a second chance. Just as Elliott has resigned himself to death, he receives a text from Helen, an emoji of a burrito that represents a private joke between them, and he smiles. Who is The Man in The Tourist, played by Jamie Dornan? Over the course of the series, we learn that The Man (Jamie Dornan) is actually Elliot Stanley – the former accountant for international criminal and drug lord Kostas (Alex Dimitriades). He met Luci Miller (Shalom Brune-Franklin), a con-woman who went by multiple aliases and was Kostas' fiancée, in Bali earlier in the year and began an affair with her. They decided to escape with $1 million of Kostas' money and fled to Australia together, but broke up multiple times due to their tumultuous relationship. Kostas sent his employee Marco and henchman Billy to find Elliot and Luci and retrieve the money, however, friendly Marco tipped Elliott off. Elliott hid the money at a place in the Outback, hid his phone in a koala at a petrol station with the location of the money on for Marco to find and then drove away. This was when Billy ran him off the road and he lost his memory. We later learn that Billy found out about Marco tipping Elliot off and subsequently buried him in a barrel underground – and so it was Marco who had been calling Elliot, asking him to rescue him. As for who blew up the diner, Luci had planted the explosives as Marco had asked to meet up with her there and she didn't know if she could trust him. Does Elliot survive in The Tourist season 1? The ending of The Tourist does not confirm that Elliot died after swallowing the pills and vodka. Helen was ready to offer Elliot a second chance and messaged him with a burrito emoji – representing what Elliott had previously had described as happiness. The last we see of Elliot is him smiling at Helen's message – a final shot of hope and the possibility of redemption. However, the series ends here meaning we don't know if Elliot somehow strives to survive the possible overdose or if he remains resigned to death. However, with The Tourist season 2 on its way, and Dornan set to return, it seems Elliot has survived, after all. Read More: Best Jamie Dornan films and TV series The Tourist viewers react to the ending of season 1 In terms of how The Tourist season 1 ended, fans of the show have taken to social media to share their reactions. While some were pleased with how it wound up its storylines, others were keen for more closure, showing a divisive reaction to the ambiguous final scenes. One Twitter viewer penned: "Good grief, that ending of #bbc's #TheTourist. It's going to haunt me in a good way for a long time; a mark of a great show in my books. #JamieDornan mesmerises. And #DanielleMacdonald is a revelation." View oEmbed on the source website Elsewhere, another person wanted further closer for The Tourist, tweeting: "#TheTourist watched all 6 episodes, brilliant, but that ending, they had to end it like that. Helen as to get her happy ending." View oEmbed on the source website A different fan of The Tourist commented on Twitter: "#TheTourist might just be the most perfect television I’ve seen in a very long time. That ending, so understated and beautiful". Meanwhile, another viewer tweeted: "Another drama where the ending left me completely WTF?! Not sure whether I enjoyed it or not. Definitely the first few episodes were better than the last #TheTourist". Finally, one viewer of The Tourist concluded on Twitter: "Wow that ending for #thetourist was such a downer". The Samaritans are available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch. The Tourist season 2 starts on Monday 1st January on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto 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.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8: UK release date and how to watch
The smash-hit cop comedy is returning for one last outing.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine arrived on Fox in the US back in 2013 and soon became a massive hit, scooping up many awards including a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. The procedural sitcom revolves around a team of mismatched detectives in the fictional 99th Precinct of the NYPD in Brooklyn and stars famous faces including Andy Samberg, Terry Crews, Joe Lo Truglio, Andre Braugher, Chelsea Peretti, and more. Season 8 aired on E4 in April 2022, before finally coming to Netflix after a long wait. Here's everything you need to know about Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8. How to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 in the UK All eight seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine are now available in the UK on Netflix. View oEmbed on the source website All eight seasons are also available on Amazon Prime Video. When was Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 released in the UK? Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 premiered in the UK on Thursday 20th April 2022. The series aired on E4 and All4 in the UK and released two episodes on its premiere day, before airing episodes weekly. Brooklyn Nine-Nine had previously returned to the US on Thursday 12th August 2021. The news was announced in a teaser clip that recapped some of the highlights of previous seasons – turns out someone actually counted every time the word "cool" was said... View oEmbed on the source website It was previously reported that season eight would not premiere until after the Tokyo Olympics, which airs on Brooklyn Nine-Nine broadcaster NBC in the US. Brooklyn Nine-Nine's upcoming season was initially slated to air in the US in autumn 2020 according to NBC's schedule, but was pushed back to this year, with Andre Braugher (Captain Raymond Holt) announcing on Twitter in August: "We're back...in 2021 that is." View oEmbed on the source website Thankfully, filming on season eight began in December, with Joe LoTruglio (Charles Boyle) updating fans with an Instagram pic captioned: "We're home. SEASON 8." The good news was short-lived however, as production on the series was paused in January due to a surge in coronavirus infections and COVID-19 deaths in Los Angeles, Deadline reported at the end of last year. In February, B99 star Andy Samberg told LadBible: "We started shooting, then we shut back down. So we're waiting to come back again. "It's scheduled for the fairly near future for us to return. There are a few factors going on – the surge in the [COVID] numbers in Los Angeles is a big one," he added. ''There is a continuity to the people and the stories and the set becomes its own organism and you don't want to disrupt that. I think you can [lose a bit of rhythm], and we'll find that out when we come back." Thankfully, the cast and crew returned to set at the beginning of April, with Melissa Fumero (Amy Santiago) announcing on Twitter: "Ba ba ba back in the Nine Nine!!!" while Lo Truglio posted a video of him transforming into Boyle ahead of filming, captioned: "Back to Boyle. Vacation's over!" Filming finally wrapped on 10th June 2021, leading to some rather emotional social media posts from the cast after eight years of shooting together. Fumero shared a glimpse of her work pass and told fans: "Each day was full of laughter, of excitement, of nerves, of confidence, of elated exhaustion, and of beautiful friendship & collaboration." Even Hitchcock and Sully got an emotional farewell, with Hitchcock actor Dirk Blocker paying tribute to the show and long-time co-star Joel McKinnon Miller by saying: "I've never experienced the level of chemistry we shared, and I can't imagine a better job." It was a rough start for Brooklyn Nine-Nine's eighth and final season, with the coronavirus pandemic causing huge delays and last year's global protests against police brutality having reportedly caused the writing team to reconsider their approach to upcoming episodes. Terry Crews told Access in June last year that the first four episodes of the new season had already been scrapped and there were plans to start over. Crews said, "Right now, we don’t know which direction we’re going to go in, but we do know that we’ve had a lot of somber talks, we’ve had a lot of very, very deep conversations, and through this we hope to bring something that could really, really truly be groundbreaking this year. "We have an opportunity here and we plan to use it in the best, best way possible." Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 trailer While it's hard to believe that B99 is coming to an end with its eighth season, it began to feel real when NBC released the first proper trailer for the comedy's last outing in May. Part trailer and part featurette, the minute-long clip teases fun moments to come – including a hilariously on-brand drum roll from Captain Holt – as well as interviews with the cast about their time on the show. View oEmbed on the source website Meanwhile in July, NBC released another full-length trailer for Brooklyn Nine-Nine's final season, teasing the end of Jake and Boyle's working partnership, the possibility of Holt sending someone a "d**k pic", Jake and Amy's difficulties over childcare and guest appearances from the likes of returning stars Craig Robinson (Doug Judy), Chelsea Peretti (Gina Linetti), Jason Mantzoukas (Adrian Pimento) and Nicole Byer (Trudy Judy), as well as a brand new character played by Scrubs' John C McGinley. View oEmbed on the source website Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 cast Andy Samberg will of course return as Jake Peralta, with Andre Braugher playing his boss Captain Holt, Joe Lo Truglio starring as his best friend and colleague Boyle and Melissa Fumero portraying his wife and colleague Amy Santiago. We'll also see Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz), neurotic desk sergeant Terry (Terry Crews) and inveterate losers Hitchcock and Scully (Dirk Blocker and Joel McKinnon Miller) this season. Guest stars have not yet been officially announced for season eight, but thanks to the latest trailer, we know Craig Robinson will be back as Pontiac Bandit Doug Judy, Chelsea Peretti will appear as Gina Linetti, Nicole Byer is returning as Doug's sisiter Trudy, Marc Evan Jackson will be reprising his role as Holt's husband Kevin and Jason Mantzoukas is back as Adrian Pimento. As for new guest stars, John C McGinley is joining the cast for the final season as an unknown character. Will Brooklyn Nine-Nine end with season 8? Unfortunately, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is set to end with its upcoming eighth season. Co-creator Dan Goor released a statement in February explaining the decision, as well as thanking the show's loyal viewers. "I feel lucky that we have had the best fans in the world. Fans who literally saved us from cancellation. Fans who fill us with joy," he said. "Ending the show was a difficult decision, but ultimately, we felt it was the best way to honour the characters, the story and our viewers. I know some people will be disappointed it's ending so soon, but honestly, I'm grateful it lasted this long." Speaking to LadBible, star Joe Lo Truglio added "All the stories have been told. It's not unexpected, NBC couldn't have been more supportive but it's our decision." Though the eighth (and final) season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine will land a little later than anticipated, the last episodes are described by Lo Truglio as "a victory lap". Fumero described filming the final season as "bittersweet" but added that fans can expect a satisfying conclusion. "I'm really proud of this season," she told ComicBook.com. "I think it's going to be a really satisfying end I hope for the viewers and just trying to think of it as like the victory lap, celebrating the show, celebrating the people I work with." Likewise, Terry actor Terry Crews previously told Variety that shooting the last season "was so sad", before adding that he wasn't ready to fully say goodbye to the NBC sitcom. "Everybody wants to bring it back," he said. "And I'm ready. I'm already pitching ideas. Hey, let's do a Brooklyn Nine-Nine movie; we could do one every year!" Is Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Netflix? If you fancy starting Brooklyn Nine-Nine from the very beginning, then you're in luck – all seasons can be streamed on Netflix. View oEmbed on the source website What is Brooklyn Nine-Nine about? Brooklyn Nine-Nine follows the NYPD's 99th police precinct as they solve crime and catch criminals, all while getting into all sorts of shenanigans in the process. The series centres around Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg), an unconventional and immature detective who at first clashes with his boss Captain Holt, before they develop a mutual respect and fondness for one another. What will happen in Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8? The Brooklyn Nine-Nine writing team hasn't given much away in terms of plot, however the show's creator Dan Goor did reveal in April that they were working out how to include the coronavirus pandemic into this season's storyline. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he said that the writers do not want the show to be ignorant of its impact on frontline workers. “I don’t think anybody wants us to, nor do we want to, have our characters toiling away in the depths of the pandemic,” he said. “But the question is how they have been affected by the virus and the pandemic as New York City residents and as first responders in New York City.” “How do we keep the show funny? How do we do that while still making them of this world and of their world? It’s challenging,” he continued. The recent killing of George Floyd could also impact B99's season eight, with actor Terry Crews (Terry Jeffords) revealing that the cast and crew are assessing how to go forward with the series in light of the Black Lives Matter protests. "We actually all got on a Zoom call just the other day, because of what's happening in this country and we were witnessing so many abuses of power," he said on Late Night with Seth Meyers in June. "We had some somber talks and some really eye opening conversation about how to handle this new season." Former star Chelsea Peretti, who played Gina Linetti from season one until season five, also said that the writers are working to "reshape" the upcoming season in light of the Black Lives Matters movement and calls to defund the police. "I'm very curious and interested to see what they do," she told IndieWire. "I get what people are saying. I get their concerns, and you know, my thought was like, 'They should just defund the police!' And have everyone going to do community-oriented work." She continued: "That's probably not what they're going to do. But I'm looking forward to seeing what they do because I know they have to respond to this, the unfortunate reality that policing has been and is." More recently, Crews told ET that the upcoming season would be "intense" but also "lovely". "It's gonna be fun. We've been in tears, because we finished it. It's [been] eight seasons of joy," he added. All eight seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine are available to watch on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. If you're looking for more to watch, check out 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.
Why did David Walliams leave Britain's Got Talent?
The comedian, who joined the show in 2012, was replaced by Bruno Tonioli ahead of this year's season.
From terrifying fire stunts and unsuitable language, to a judge pressing the Golden Buzzer halfway through an audition, there were many shocking moments in Britain's Got Talent 2023, which crowned its winner Viggo Venn in the final back in June. But perhaps the biggest talking point was the absence of judge David Walliams, with Strictly Come Dancing's Bruno Tonioli taking his place. Walliams had been on the panel for over a decade after joining the ITV show in 2012. So just why is Walliams no longer a judge on Britain's Got Talent alongside Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden? Read on for a full rundown. Why did David Walliams leave Britain's Got Talent? Comments explained While David Walliams had been on the Britain's Got Talent panel since 2012, it was confirmed that he would not be back for this year's episodes. The popular comedian hit the headlines last year after "inappropriate" remarks he had made about contestants came to light. In November 2022, The Guardian reported that Walliams had referred to one Britain's Got Talent contestant as a "c**t" and said about another, "she thinks you want to f**k her, but you don't", during breaks in filming Britain's Got Talent's 2020 season. Walliams apologised for the "disrespectful comments" in a statement to RadioTimes.com, saying: "I would like to apologise to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for Britain's Got Talent in 2020. "These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared. Nevertheless, I am sorry." At the time, a spokesperson for BGT's production company Thames said that the language used was "inappropriate" and that "those involved have been spoken to and reminded of their responsibilities and the show's expectations as to future professional conduct", while Simon Cowell added: "Britain's Got Talent is a family show and we do not condone the use of any such language." While Walliams never officially announced his departure from Britain's Got Talent, The Sun reported later that month that the comedian was set to quit the show and would not be featuring in the new season – however, a source told RadioTimes.com that no decision had been made on the judging panel at that time. In January 2023, ITV confirmed that David Walliams would not be returning to Britain's Got Talent by announcing the new judging panel, consisting of Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and new face Bruno Tonioli. After the comments were published by The Guardian, Walliams sued Fremantle for misuse of private information and for breaching data laws, and on Monday 27th November, it was reported that Walliams had reached a settlement with Fremantle. A Fremantle spokesperson told the PA News agency: "We are pleased that we have achieved an amicable resolution of this dispute with David. "We are sincerely sorry that his private conversations when a judge on Britain's Got Talent were published, and the great distress this caused David. "We have reviewed our production practices on the show to ensure they fully respect the expectations of our talent whilst satisfying the requirements of the show." It continued: "We have enjoyed a great relationship with David over many years. "We thank David for being an important part of the Britain's Got Talent family and the enduring success of the show and hope to have opportunities to work with him in the future." Who has replaced David Walliams on Britain's Got Talent? In January this year, ITV revealed that Strictly Come Dancing's Bruno Tonioli would be replacing David Walliams on Britain's Got Talent. The entertainer and dancer said in a statement: "Here we are, Britain’s Got Talent. I am so excited. It’s my first show, I have no idea what’s going to happen, but I’m sure it’s going to be brilliant." The Italian choreographer is best known for judging Strictly Come Dancing (2004-2019) and Dancing with the Stars in the US, having previously choreographed music videos and stage shows for the likes of Tina Turner, Sir Elton John, Boy George and others. Speaking of Tonioli's new role, former Strictly star Gethin Jones said that he thought the ex-judge would "absolutely" do well on the show. "He's an entertainer by trade. That's what he does. So they're just going to have to try and stop him from getting up and singing himself." Britain's Got Talent returns to ITV1 in 2024. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is 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.
Love Is Blind season 5: Release date, hosts and news
The Netflix dating show will be back for another round of nuptials!
Love Is Blind season 5 has come to end, with only two couples making it to the altar and just one getting married by the end of the series. Netflix's much-loved social experiment saw Houston singles all attempt to find love, sight unseen, but there were several bumps in the road, with episode 10 (which landed on the streaming service today!) revealing the participants who ended up saying 'I do', and who walked away from their relationship for good. The show has thus far followed the usual format: this time based in Houston, the groups chatted in the pods, and some went on to pop the question. They then tested out their relationships in the real world, and the weddings will be shown in episode 10. Read on for everything you need to know about Love is Blind season 5, including when the series first aired, how many episodes there are and when the highly anticipated reunion will air. Love Is Blind season 5 release date View Green Video on the source website Love is Blind season 5 landed on Netflix on Friday 22nd September. Episodes were available to stream from 8am. In March 2022, Netflix revealed that it had renewed the show for both seasons 4 and 5. The streamer announced the news in a fun music video parody featuring some of its biggest reality stars – you can watch it below: View oEmbed on the source website Not much is known about a sixth season of the Netflix series, but we'll be sure to update this once we know more. Love Is Blind season 5 release schedule Episodes will be released in batches for Love is Blind season 5. Below is the schedule: 22nd September: Episodes 1-4 (out now) 29th September: Episodes 5-7 (out now) 6th October: Episodes 8-9 (out now) 13th October: Episode 10 (out now) 15th October: Reunion episode Season 5 has had nothing short of wholesome moments and drama thus far. The official synopsis for season 5 reads: "The fifth season of the cultural hit reality series returns with a new group of Houston singles ready to hit the pods and find love. "As the experiment continues to expand, each participant’s individual journey, emotional growth, and ability to embrace a new approach to dating is key — whether they find love outwardly or within. "In the most shocking season yet, the singles face new challenges, unexpected twists, and surprising turns that will test their personal resolve, and the strength of their connections, more than ever before. "Even if the couples can forge a strong enough bond to get engaged sight unseen, can their love survive the challenges waiting for them in the outside world — including protective families, skeptical friends, and the exes they thought they'd left behind?" Who is in the Love Is Blind season 5 cast? Netflix has revealed the cast of Love Is Blind season 5, with a brand new batch of Houston-based singles ready to find the one in the pods. When is the Love Is Blind season 5 reunion? The Love Is Blind season 5 reunion will air on Netflix on Sunday 15th October, with some well known faces from the pods coming face-to-face one more time. View oEmbed on the source website Love Is Blind season 5 presenters Love Is Blind is hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, a celebrity couple who present the show – as well as its spin-offs The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On and Perfect Match – alongside one another. Nick Lachey is a singer and presenter who is best known as part of the band 98 Degrees and for hosting The Sing-off, Big Morning Buzz Live and America's Most Musical Family. He has been married to actress and presenter Vanessa Lachey since 2011, with Vanessa starting her career as a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight and Total Request before starring in NCIS: Hawaii. Is there a Love Is Blind season 5 trailer? Netflix has released the trailer for Love Is Blind season 5 and viewers are for sure in for a treat. View oEmbed on the source website Love is Blind season 5 starts on Netflix on Friday 22nd September. Seasons 1-4 are available to stream now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. 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.
Celebrity SAS 2023 line-up: Full list of recruits
This year's casts includes Matt Hancock, Jermaine Pennant and Gareth Thomas.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is back on Channel 4, and there's a whole new bunch of celebrities taking on gruelling military-style challenges. The seven-part series kicked off on Tuesday (26th September), introducing viewers to 16 new celebrities, including singer Gareth Gates and Olympian Perri Shakes-Drayton, who'll all be trying their luck at surviving in the most unforgiving jungle in the world, in Thung Ui, North Vietnam. One of the most controversial participants this year is bound to be Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who is no stranger to reality TV, having already made a surprise appearance on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.0 The course will once again be run by the elite team of ex-Special Forces operators: Chief instructor Billy Billingham MBE and his team of directing staff, Foxy (Jason Fox), Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver. And much like every series, they do not care how famous any of the recruits are. Speaking to RadioTimes.com and other press ahead of the launch, the directing staff labelled contestant Hancock "hard work" and said they had their hands full putting him through his paces. "We wanted to really get to know who he was, how he'd fallen and his decision making, and we pushed as far as we could to get it out of him. I wanted to know, we all wanted to know, I guess the nation does want to know. So we got as far as we could with him, but he was hard work," Billy said. Here's everything you need to know about the sixteen celebrity recruits in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins season 5. Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2023 line-up: The sixteen contestants on the show are as follows: Danielle Lloyd James 'Arg' Argent Matt Hancock Gareth Gates Michelle Heaton Siva Kaneswaran Melinda Messenger Jermaine Pennant Gareth Thomas Montana Brown Teddy Soares Amber Turner Zoe Lyons Kirsty-Leigh Porter Perri Shakes-Drayton Jon-Allan Butterworth MBE Read on for more details about the 2023 contestants. Danielle Lloyd Age: 39 Instagram: @missdlloyd Twitter: @MissDLloyd TV personality Danielle Lloyd is best known for taking part on Celebrity Big Brother, Total Wipeout, The Weakest Link and Splash!. Lloyd described Celebrity SAS 2023 as "life-changing". "It's made me positive and ready to take on the world," she said. James Argent Age: 35 Instagram: @real_arg Twitter: @RealJamesArgent TOWIE star James Argent will be facing the SAS instructors for the 2023 celebrity season. Argent rose to fame after joining the cast of The Only Way Is Essex back in 2010 and has since appeared on Sugar Free Farm, The Jump, Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity Coach Trip and The Real Dirty Dancing. He said: "It's the type of show that pushes you to breaking point and it's something I'll never forget. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity." Matt Hancock Age: 44 Instagram: @matthancockmp Twitter: @MattHancock Former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock is taking part in this year's Celebrity SAS after leaving his cabinet post in June 2021, making him the first MP to take part in the show. Reflecting on his experience on the show, Hancock said: "Being on SAS was like nothing else I've ever experienced. It's one of the toughest physical and mental things I've ever done. It really opens your eyes and makes you look into yourself. "After coming through the most challenging period as Health Secretary during the pandemic, I wanted to push my limits. It's safe to say the course tested my resilience!" Gareth Gates Age: 39 Instagram: @gareth_gates Twitter: @Gareth_Gates Singer-songwriter Gareth Gates, who rose to fame after coming in second place on Pop Idol in 2002 is another recruit in Celebrity SAS 2023. Since competing on the talent show, Gates has released three albums and starred in productions of Footloose, Legally Blonde and Les Miserables. Revealing what his experience in the jungle was like, he said: "WOW, this was an experience like no other. I learnt very quickly that there is a difference between being gym fit and battle fit. "I was so looking forward to doing this show, to test myself, to see what courage, grit and determination I really had. I would encourage anyone who wants one of the ultimate, physical and mental challenges to give this a go. It was an amazing, brutal, unique experience!" Jermaine Pennant Age: 40 Instagram: @jermaine7pennant Twitter: @pennant83 Ex-footballer Jermaine Pennant is among the big names on Celebrity SAS 2023, with the pro having previously played for Arsenal, Birmingham City, Liverpool and Stoke City, among other teams. Jermaine opted for Celeb SAS because he wanted to "push" himself to his "limits". He said: "You underestimate how brutal it actually is until your body's going through it!" Jon-Allan Butterworth Age: 37 Instagram: N/A Twitter: N/A Paralympic cyclist Jon-Allan Butterworth is one of the athletes taking part in Celebrity SAS this year The athlete, who lost his left arm in a rocket attack whilst serving in the RAF in 2007, won a gold medal at the 2016 Paralympic Games, as well as the 2011, 2012 and 2016 Track World Championships. Talking about his experience on the show, Jon-Allan said: "My Military career was cut short, so I wanted to see whether I have what it takes to survive in a world the DS think is normal." Melinda Messenger Age: 52 Instagram: @melinda.j.messenger_ Twitter: @melindamessnger Former glamour model Melinda Messenger described her Celebrity SAS experience as "the most intensely physically challenging" thing she has ever done. She added: "I would say it was surreal, but I'd also say it was way harder than it looks on TV!" The TV presenter started her career as a Page Three model before moving into broadcasting, appearing on Eurotrash, Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Lips, All Star Family Fortunes, Dancing on Ice, Live from Studio Five and Richard Osman's House of Games. Michelle Heaton Age: 44 Instagram: @wonderwomanshel Twitter: @wonderwomanshel Singer Michelle Heaton is part of the 16 celebrity recruits on this year's SAS: Who Dares Wins. Heaon is best known as a member of the pop group Liberty X. Over the years, she has also appeared on various reality TV and talent shows including Come Dine with Me, Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing on Ice. She said: "I loved being on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins because it put me in situations that I would never put myself in normally. It got me to think outside the box. It got me uncomfortable. It's only then you learn where your real limits are." Siva Kaneswaran Age: 34 Instagram: @sivaofficial Twitter: @SivaKaneswaran The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran has swapped the stage for the assault course and will be featuring on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2023. The Irish musician rose to fame as a member of The Wanted before winning Celebrity Hunted with bandmate Jay McGuinness. He said of his SAS experience: "If you dig being tortured for a few days and being dragged out your comfort zone, then this is the show for you! In a weird way, it was very fulfilling in the sense that you face your fears and you come out of it a new person, a new improved person." Teddy Soares Age: 28 Instagram: @teddy_soares Twitter: N/A Teddy Soares is best known for competing on Love Island in 2021. He came in second place, alongside Faye Winter. He said: "The whole experience was overwhelming, but for me, it was one of the experiences that I will never, ever be able to live down." Gareth Thomas Age: 49 Instagram: @gareththomasofficial Twitter: @gareththomas14 Rugby player Gareth Thomas is another sportsperson competing in Celebrity SAS 2023. Talking about his SAS experience, Thomas said: "There's not many experiences that allow you the opportunity to look inside yourself and see what you're truly made of. I just knew I had to say yes to this so I could work out who I really am, and it totally lived up to my expectations." The Welsh former rugby player retired back in 2011 after winning four rugby league caps for Wales. He has since presented ITV Sport's coverage of the Rugby World Cup and appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, Dancing on Ice, Get Your Act Together and The Jump. Perri Shakes-Drayton Age: 34 Instagram: @itspsd Twitter: @shakesdrayton Track and field athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton may have taken on Dancing on Ice, but she signed up for the even tougher challenge of Celebrity SAS. She described her experience as "incredible from start to finish", and said she "loved every minute of it". The 33-year-old specialised in the 400 metres hurdles and 400 metres, winning a gold at the World Indoor Championships in 2012and two at the 2013 European Indoor Championships. Zoe Lyons Age: 51 Instagram: @zoelyonscomedy Twitter: @zoelyons Comedian and TV presenter Zoe Lyons will be taking part in Celebrity SAS 2023. Lyons is best known for hosting former BBC show Lightning. The comedian has appeared on Mock the Week, Micheal McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, The Wright Stuff and Channel 4's Stand Up and Deliver, while in 2020, she opened up about her alopecia diagnosis on Instagram. Talking about her experience on the show, Lyons said: "It was the worst 'all-inclusive break' I've ever been on. There's a bit of me that feels incredibly fortunate that I got to participate in the show because it does test you, and there's quite a bit of fun to be had if you don't mind losing a few toenails!" Amber Turner Age: 30 Instagram: @amberturnerx Twitter: N/A TOWIE star Amber Turner is best known for appearing on the reality show, having joined back in 2016 – and now she'll be leaving Essex to take on the wrath of SAS instructors. Turner said her experience on the show was "the hardest thing" she has ever done in her life. "It was the most physically and emotionally demanding experience I've ever done but [it was] the best experience all in one. I loved every moment of it (except having that bag over my head) and wouldn't think twice about doing it again!" Kirsty Leigh-Porter Age: 34 Instagram: @kirststarburst Twitter: N/A Soap star Kirsty Leigh-Porter is one of the sixteen famous faces taking part in Celebrity SAS this year. Soap fans will know Leigh-Porter best for playing Zoe Willson in Coronation Street, Roz Fielding in Emmerdale and most recently, Leela Lomax in Hollyoaks. She said: "Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins was absolutely brutal but the most AMAZING experience and dare I say it, one I wish I could do again!! And the DS are actual real-life superheroes – the strength they hold is unnatural. They are absolutely amazing!" Montana Brown Age: 28 Instagram: @montanarosebrown1 Twitter: @MontanaRoseB Montana Brown is another Love Island star who will be competing on Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins this year. The reality star took part in the 2017 season of Love Island and has since appeared on CelebAbility, Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls, Celebrity Mastermind and This Morning. Talking about her experience on the series, Brown said: "You don't get the opportunity to do something this hard in life so I couldn't say no. This was the hardest challenge I've ever experienced but I proved to myself that I'm actually quite tough and I can do anything I put my mind to." Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins returns to Channel 4 on Tuesday 26 September at 9.30pm. If you're looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide or visit our dedicated Entertainment hub for the latest news. 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.
Sex Education season 3 recap: How did the third season end?
*Spoilers ahead for Sex Education season three!*
It's been a long time coming but the final season of Sex Education has finally arrived. The Sex Education cast is back - well, some of them at least - for a very different educational setting following the closure of Moordale. The new episodes see Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield) and Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa) attending a new sixth-form college, while Maeve Wiley (Emma Mackey) begins her studies in the United States. So, just how did we get to this all-new situation and what happened to all of the romances of the last season? RadioTimes.com has you covered in our recap of the ending of Sex Education season 3. Sex Education season 3 recap: How did the third season end? Do Maeve Wiley and Otis Milburn end up together? The moment we'd all been waiting for finally happened in Sex Education's third series – Maeve and Otis actually kissed for the first time. After being accidentally stranded in France on a school trip, Otis told Maeve what he'd said in the voicemail that was deleted by Isaac in the series two finale, professing his love for her once again, and the two shared a passionate kiss. Of course, in typical Sex Education fashion, it was never going to be that straightforward for the fan-favourite pairing. With Maeve now dating Isaac and Otis having just broken up with Ruby, the kiss majorly complicated things in both of their love lives. Otis tells Isaac about the incident when they're back in the UK, causing Maeve to push both Isaac and Otis away after their competition for her affections begins to get out of hand. In the last episode, however, it seemed as though Maeve and Otis were finally going to be a couple. Otis admitted that he originally started the sex clinic to be close to Maeve and they reconciled, with Maeve deciding to move in with Anna, the foster mother of her sister Elsie, and give her relationship with Otis a go. Then, at the last minute, Maeve's mum Erin turns up with the cash she needed to attend the Gifted and Talented programme in America and after Aimee convinces her to go at the last minute, Maeve breaks the news to Otis that she'll be leaving the country that night. While Otis and Maeve's relationship is put on hold, there's still hope that they could actually pursue a romance when she returns. "We'll have to see where we're at when I'm back," she tells Otis before saying that it isn't goodbye, but "see you soon". We better keep our fingers crossed for #Motis in season four! What happens to Moordale? After the students, led by Viv and Jackson, upstaged headmistress Hope Haddon's open day presentation by speaking about sex positivity followed by a spirited performance of the school's new anthem, F**k the Pain Away by Peaches, they returned to school the next day to find that Hope had gone. While the students initially thought they'd won the battle against Hope's rigid new policies, the school's governor soon broke the news that Moordale's investors had pulled their funding after the performance. Moordale secondary would be closing down, with the land being sold to developers. With many of the students now in sixth form, they'd have to find a new school by the end of the term. Where will Otis, Eric, Jackson, Aimee and the rest of the gang go? And will Moordale be saved? Hopefully, series four will provide us with some answers. Does Jean Milburn die in childbirth and who's the father of her baby? The penultimate episode of Sex Education series three ended on a cliffhanger that panicked fans everywhere. After going into labour early, Jean gave birth to a baby girl but immediately started to lose a lot of blood. While doctors took their time in finding the source of the bleeding and Otis and Jakob began to fear the worst, Jean thankfully pulled through. Once the anaesthetic wore off, Jean found the unopened results of her baby's DNA test, which Jakob had insisted they do after worrying he wasn't the father. Jean opened the letter and while we didn't get to see its contents, it isn't looking good for the couple judging by Jean's reaction. "Oh s**t," she says upon learning the results. Could the baby's father be Otis's dad? Or maybe a previous one-night-stand of Jean's? We'll wait to wait until series four to find out. What happens with Cal and Jackson Marchetti? Sex Education's third season introduced Cal, a non-binary student who was new to Moordale and over the course of the eight episodes, we watched as they became close with Jackson Marchetti. Whilst on the school trip in France, Cal and Jackson share a kiss and later try to pursue their romantic connection, however after Cal tells Jackson that he'd be in a queer relationship if they were to become more serious, Jackson freaks out and leaves. The next day, Jackson apologises to Cal and says that he does want to be with them, however, Cal decides that they would be better off as friends while Cal tries to work on themself. Do Eric Effiong and Adam Groff break up? Eric and Adam went on a real journey this season and while they told each other that they loved one another, Eric kissed someone else whilst visiting family in Nigeria. He later tells Adam and while Adam is happy to forget about the infidelity and move on, Eric realises that it wasn't just a stupid kiss – he finally felt free. "I'm ready to fly and you're just learning to walk," he tells Adam. "I've worked really hard to find myself and I'm beginning to lose who I am." The couple decide to break up, leaving Adam absolutely devastated – however, he begins to grow closer with his family. He tells his mum Maureen that Eric had been his boyfriend and not just his friend, and discovers something he's actually good at – dog agility training. Perhaps with Adam beginning to open up and find himself, a reconciliation with Eric could be on the cards for season four? Want more Sex Education content? Why not check out the full Sex Education season 3 soundtrack, read our Big RT Interview with Ncuti Gatwa and Aimee Lou Wood or find out where Sex Education is filmed with our location guide. Sex Education seasons 1-3 are available to stream on Netflix. Check out the best Netflix series and best Netflix movies to keep you entertained or visit our TV Guide for more to watch. Visit our Drama hub for all the latest news.
Virgin River season 5: Release date, cast, plot and trailer
"It's the best season yet," said Virgin River star Martin Henderson of season 5 in an interview with Glamour. Fans of the Netflix romantic drama have been waiting patiently for new episodes for well over a year and finally, the time has come to head back to northern California for another slice of small town drama. Charmaine certainly made a splash in season 4, with Henderson confirming that we'll "find out" all of the key details relating to her babies in season 5. And of course, there's the swoon-worthy relationship between Mel and Jack. "What I'm hoping in season 5 is actually seeing them get closer together through adversity rather than being pushed apart, because I actually think the audiences love that," he said. "You've got to have some bumps, but seeing them mature and deepen their love is going to be nice." And there's plenty more to come alongside that. Read more: Where is Virgin River filmed? All the locations for Netflix series So, without further ado, here's everything you need to know about season 5. Virgin River season 5 release date: When will it air? You can watch season 5 from Thursday 7th September. There will be 12 episodes in total, with the first 10 dropping that day. The final two will arrive on Monday 30th November as holiday episodes. There's been some changes behind the scenes, with Supernatural writer/producer Patrick Sean Smith replacing Sue Tenney as showrunner. “Sue had moved on to other projects, and I’d worked with Netflix on Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings so we had a pre-existing relationship," Smith told TVLine. "I was already a fan, and I was super excited when they came to me with the possibility. "The cast cares so much about the show and the fans, and they want to put on the best show possible. I think they've done that for the past four seasons, so it just makes it easier for me to pick up the ball and keep running into season 5 and beyond." Virgin River is also returning for season 6. Virgin River season 5 cast: Who's returning? Breckenridge and Henderson are returning for season 5 alongside Tim Matheson (Doc) and Annette O'Toole (Hope). Other series regulars include: Colin Lawrence (Preacher), Benjamin Hollingsworth (Brady), Zibby Allen (Brie), Sarah Dugdale (Lizzie), Marco Grazzini (Mike), Mark Ghanimé (Cameron Hayek) and Kai Bradbury (Denny). Kandyse McClure has also joined as a series regular, but we don't currently have any details on her character. Additional cast members include: Lauren Hammersley (Charmaine Roberts), Teryl Rothery (Muriel), Nicola Cavendish (Connie), Gwynyth Walsh (Jo Ellen), Christina Jastrzembska (Lydie), Stacey Farber (Tara Anderson), Jenny Cooper (Joey), Lucia Walters (Julia), Steve Bacic (Wesley Logan/Vince Logan), Keith MacKechnie (Nick), Barbara Pollard (Melissa Montgomery), Trevor Lerner (Bert), Ellie Harvie (Shirley), Sandy Robson (Jeb), Lexa Doig (Paige Lassiter), Chase Petriw (Christopher), Emma Oliver (young Mel), Miranda Edwards (Ivy Richardson), Gabrielle Jacinto (Nurse Jill), Michelle Addison, Libby Osler and Darcy Laurie. Virgin River season 5 plot: What will happen? **Warning: Spoilers ahead for season 4** As ever, there will be plenty of drama in the show's fifth outing, with "surprising new relationships, a shocking break-up, a difficult court trial, a heartbreaking goodbye, and a wildfire that threatens the town, bringing some people of Virgin River together while tearing others apart". The official logline continues: "Issues of motherhood push Mel to make a big decision about her future at the clinic while her pregnancy unexpectedly sparks an emotional connection to her past. To further prove himself to Mel, Jack squares off with some long-overdue confrontations–with his own demons, and of course, Charmaine. "And as Doc and Hope’s respective impairments throw their identities into question, the doctor and the mayor must find solace in their community, in their young new family, and in each other." Smith previously told TVLine: "There's no time jump between four and five. There is a lot going on, and it took me a while to get my head around what [the characters have] all been through, where they're heading and where I'd like them to go. I wanted it to be as seamless as possible." Throughout season 4, the main question looming over Mel and Jack was the paternity of her baby and in the final episode, we finally learned that Jack was the father. But a shock reveal was just around the corner. View Green Video on the source website At the end of the episode, Jack rushed to see Charmaine, who he found lying on the floor while struggling to breathe. She said that what was happening to her was karma after she lied about Jack being the twins' father. Elsewhere, Doc only just got to know his grandson Denny – however, in the season finale he revealed to Lizzie that he didn't want to get romantically involved with her because he "doesn't have a future" after being diagnosed with Huntington's Disease. As for Hope, Annette O'Toole has said that things are looking positive for the Virgin River mayor, telling ScreenRant: "I know that Hope is on the road to recovery and she's going to get better, and I'm hoping that there's going to be more of her doing her mayoral duties than we've seen her do. "Politics on a local level like that is really interesting, and we haven't really seen that side of her." Virgin River season 5 trailer: Can I watch it? Yes! Watch it below. View oEmbed on the source website Virgin River season 5 part 1 comes to Netflix on Thursday 7th September, with previous seasons available to stream on Netflix. Check out our lists of the best series on Netflix and the best movies on Netflix – or see what else is on with our TV Guide. Visit our Drama hub for all the latest news. 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.
Love Island summer 2023: Release date for season 10
The summer season is officially underway!
Love Island summer 2023 is in full swing, and it's fair to say the new season hasn't been short of drama so far. Episode 26 saw a series of rows erupt in the villa after Scott van der Sluis discovered that the group had been chatting about his relationship with Catherine Agbaje behind his back – and gathered the entire villa around the firepit to confront them. Things quickly escalated when Tyrique Hyde then accused Scott of "playing a game" and “over exaggerating" his feelings for Catherine. But Tyrique and Scott weren't the only contestants to clash, with Kady McDermott and Whitney Adebayo also butting heads over the latter's interest in Kady's partner Zachariah Noble. And with Casa Amor on its way, and the line-up for the show's infamous twist confirmed, it looks like the drama is only just getting started. Perhaps most notably, Zach's ex Molly Marsh is on her way back to the villa to take part in Casa Amor, which could leave Zach in a bit of a pickle. Of course, love isn't the only thing on the cards, of course, with the cast also hoping to join past winners such as Amber Gill, Kem Cetinay and Dani Dyer to take home the huge cash prize! If you're thinking it hasn't been long since Love Island was last on our screens, you're right as the recent winter season saw Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan crowned the winners, becoming the first Casa Amor couple in the show’s history to take the prize money. It wouldn't be a series of Love Island without the witty commentary of Iain Stirling. The comedian and husband of previous Love Island host Laura Whitmore has been providing the witty voiceover for all the action since 2015. Ahead of season 10, we spoke to Iain who revealed the pressure of narrating the ITV2 dating show. As we strap in for another rollercoaster ride of a Love Island series, here's everything you need to know about Love Island season 10, from the start date and time to the filming location and even how to apply. What time does Love Island air? Love Island season 10 returned to ITV2 on Monday 5th June at 9pm. The first episode saw the new Islanders couple up for the first time and there were already some major changes to this season. Speaking to RadioTimes.com and other press, executive producer at ITV Mike Spencer teased: “You could probably tune in to episode 1 and there'll be a few things you weren't expecting. "We know the public are going to couple up the islanders, but I think from the get-go, the start of the show might be a little bit different." ITV has now confirmed the Love Island format change for summer 2023 season, with the boys and girls entering the villa at the same time. Love Island season 10 continues to air on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm Monday to Friday, with Unseen Bits airing on Saturday and Love Island resuming at the same time on Sunday nights. How long is Love Island on tonight? Well, the new series was off to a stellar start with the premiere episode taking up a healthy slot in TV schedules. The first episode aired on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm and wrapped up at 10.35pm. The rest of the episodes are usually around the one hour mark and air at 9pm, ending at 10pm. What channel is Love Island on? Love Island will air on ITV2 and ITVX, with episodes airing daily and available to watch back on ITVX at any time. The same goes for Love Island's other weekly shows, Unseen Bits and Aftersun, which will also air on ITV2. How long is Love Island for? Love Island kicked off on Monday 5th June 2023 but it's set to be a long summer as the dating reality series usually airs over the course of eight weeks. Here's to our TV schedules being taken over for the next two months! When does Love Island summer 2023 finish? As of now, there's no confirmed finale date for the series but as per the last seasons, Love Island usually airs for a total of eight weeks. This means that we could expect the final episode of this Love Island summer 2023 series to wrap up in the last week of July or the first week of August 2023. Love Island summer 2023 start date CONFIRMED: Love Island starts on Monday 5th June 2023 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. View oEmbed on the source website ITV officially commissioned Love Island for seasons 9 and 10 in June last year, with ITV2's director of reality commissioning and controller Paul Mortimer saying: "Rather than just serving up a Summer of Love, we thought we’d make 2023 the Year of Love with two full series of the show." Love Island first aired its summer season in June 2015 and has since broadcast six seasons in May or June, missing out the summer of 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. Love Island summer 2023 contestants The Love Island 2023 cast has been confirmed! Here are the contestants: Sammy Root Whitney Adebayo Zachariah Noble Ruchee Gurung Tyrique Hyde Molly Marsh Catherine Agbaje Mehdi Edno Ella Thomas Mitchel Taylor Jess Harding André Furtado How to apply for Love Island If you're interested in entering the villa in search of romance, you can sign up on the show's applications website – you just need to be over the age of 18, not employed by ITV or related to anyone who works on the programme, hold a passport that is valid until at least six months after the programme end date and be available to participate in the programme for a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks. Where is Love Island filmed? Love Island's summer seasons tend to be filmed in Mallorca, with the last five seasons taking contestants to a villa in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. The villa featured in season 8 was reportedly worth more than £2 million, with executive producer Mike Spencer saying that it had the "biggest bedroom" ever shown on the reality series. "So, basically the idea behind this was we wanted to take it back to what it used to be in the early series, where they're opposite each other. So, yeah, it has that because I think there's so much more banter when you're cross and going to bed at night," he said. Love Island relocated to South Africa for the winter season, with the season 9 islanders moving into Ludus Magnus, a villa near Cape Town with an Olympic-sized pool. Love Island airs on ITV2 at 9pm. You can watch all previous seasons of Love Island on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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. 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From Lesley Sharp to Vincent Regan, here's everything you need to know about the stars of Channel 4's Before We Die remake.
Detective drama Before We Die is back for season 2 and premieres this Sunday (25th June) on Channel 4. While the first season was a remake of Walter Presents' Swedish original, this second season will be going out on its own for a darker, grittier turn of events. The crime-drama stars Lesley Sharp as Hannah Laing, a Bristol-based detective who is reeling from the murder of her colleague and lover Sean when she discovers that her estranged son Christian is involved with the family responsible for his death – but working as a police informant. Set in the filming location of Bristol, Before We Die features an impressive cast made up of established British actors and up-and-coming stars – from Vincent Regan to Issy Knopfler. Here's everything you need to know about the cast of Before We Die and where you'll have seen them before. Lesley Sharp plays Hannah Laing Who is Hannah? Hannah is a detective inspector with the South Western Police's Organised Crime Unit, trying to resist being pushed into early retirement. She is estranged from her son Christian, having had him arrested for possession of drugs with intent to supply. She's divorced from his father and lives alone, but is having an affair with one of her married colleagues, Sean. Where have I seen Lesley Sharp before? Lesley Sharp is best known for starring as Janet Scott in ITV's Scott & Bailey, Clocking Off, Bob & Rose and Afterlife. She has also appeared in films such as The Full Monty, Rita, Sue and Bob Too, Naked, Priest and Vera Drake. Patrick Gibson plays Christian Radic Who is Christian Radic? Christian is the son of Hannah and her Croatian ex-husband. He recently served a 21-month sentence in prison after his mother organised his arrest for possession with intent to supply drugs to teach him a lesson. Since leaving prison, he has begun working as a dish-washer at the Mimicas' restaurant, having been introduced by prison mate Stefan Vargic. Now in season 2, he's holed up with Bianca in Costa Rica – but not for long. Where have I seen Patrick Gibson before? Gibson is best known for starring as Steve Winchell in Netflix's The OA, and for appearing in The White Princess, Primeval, The Tudors and war-comedy Their Finest. He also appeared in Tolkien alongside Nicholas Hoult and Lily Collins. Vincent Regan plays Billy Murdoch Who is Billy Murdoch? Billy is a new member of the Organised Crime Unit, having been seconded there as a specialist in Eastern European drug gangs. He's divorced with a 16-year-old and tends to use his contacts and military background to circumvent the police's bureaucratic labyrinth. Where have I seen Vincent Regan before? Regan began his TV career in ITV's London's Burning before going on to appear in films such as 300, Troy, Clash of the Titans, Snow White and the Huntsman and Vendetta. As for TV, he's appeared in Flesh and Blood, Traces, Poldark, Victoria and Vera among other shows. More recently, he's featured in Luther: The Fallen Sun. Kazia Pelka plays Dubravka Mimica Who is Dubravka Mimica? Dubravka is the Mimica family matriarch who moved her family from Croatia to the UK after the civil war and saved to open 'the smallest pizza place in Bristol'. She now owns the Vino Montana restaurant and is a welcoming host, but fiercely protective of her family. Where have I seen Kazia Pelka before? Pelka has appeared in Brookside, Heartbeat, The Bill, Doctors and Casualty, among other shows. Issy Knopfler plays Bianca Mimica Who is Bianca Mimica? Bianca is the youngest child of the Mimica family, born in England and uninvolved in her brother's criminal activities. In season 2, Bianca and Christian are hiding out in Costa Rica until they discover they're not as safe as they thought. Where have I seen Issy Knopfler before? Before We Die is Knopfler's first big TV role, however she's due to star in upcoming film Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell My Daughter About Men. Steve Toussaint plays Leonard Kane Who is Leonard Kane? Kane is a local superintendent for South Western Police who oversees the OCU. Where have I seen Steve Toussaint before? Toussaint has appeared in It's A Sin, Our Girl, Killed by My Debt, Death in Paradise, DCI Banks and Line of Duty. Priyanga Burford as Nicky Harris Who is Nicky Harris? Nicky is a brand new character for season 2 and is head of the task force appointed to investigate the explosion that happened at the end of season 1. Where have I seen Priyanga Burford before? Burford is no stranger to a tense drama, as she's most recently starred in Steeltown Murders, but has also appeared in Silent Witness, Casualty, The Thick Of It and James Bond film No Time To Die. Mark Strepan as Goran Who is Goran? Goran is Dubravka's nephew and has been sent by Zagreb because they're concerned about his aunt. Where have I seen Mark Strepan before? Strepan is perhaps best known for his role as Stefan Kowolski in New Blood, but has also appeared in Call the Midwife, Strike Back and Clique. Before We Die season 2 airs on Channel 4 and All4 on Saturday 25th June 2023 at 9pm. Check out our Drama hub for more news, interviews and features or find something to watch with our TV 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. 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Before We Die season 2: Release date, cast and latest news for Channel 4 drama
Before We Die is back on our screens this weekend.
It’s official: Before We Die is returning to Channel 4 for a second season, with Lesley Sharp returning as Hannah Laing. The first season, which is based on the Swedish series of the same name, aired in 2021 and revolved around Sharp’s character, a detective who joins forces with fellow officer Billy Murdoch (Vincent Regan) to protect her son Christian (Patrick Gibson) from a crime family he's drawn into. The Swedish original ran for two series from 2017 until 2019 and is now returning on Saturday 25th June for season 2. While fans might assume the second season of Channel 4's version would follow the events of the show on which it's based, the broadcaster and cast has teased season 2 will go down a very different path to the original, with Hannah going directly up against Dubravka (Kazia Pelka), the matriarch in charge of the Mimica family. Speaking about the new season, Sharp reveals: "The first series was also a recreation of a very successful Swedish television series, but this second series takes our story further forward and bears scant resemblance to the Swedish version. It’s more of what we all loved about series one!" At the time of the series' second-season renewal, Channel 4's Head of Drama Caroline Hollick, said: "I'm delighted to welcome back this gripping crime thriller to the channel. "Series 1 struck a chord with audiences, with over 12 million viewers tuned into the show on All 4 from the edge of their seats," adding that the upcoming instalment is set to include "more surprises, twists and turns". Here's everything you need to know about Before We season 2, which Before We Die cast members are likely to reprise their roles and what will happen to Christian, Hannah and Billy in season two. Before We Die season 2 release date CONFIRMED: Before We Die season 2 will premiere on Channel 4 and All4 on Sunday 25th June 2023 at 9pm. Before being recommissioned, Lesley Sharp previously spoke about why she’d love the drama to return for a second season. Speaking to RadioTimes.com and other press, Sharp said: "They all survive by the skin of their teeth so they need a bit of rest and recuperation if they’re coming back. "But you know, I think the thing is those questions are always down to– they’re sort of not really down to us. It’s down to whether or not the show proves to be something that people want to watch," she added. "You can’t second guess that. You can keep your fingers crossed because you think something’s good but there’s no knowing." In addition, Before We Die star Patrick Gibson, who plays Christian, previously said to Digital Spy: "There's no plot lines that are left unanswered necessarily, but the show ends on – like yeah absolutely [there could be] more, it could develop. "I would love to [make a second season], I think even just to see... because for every character there's an emotional arc that happens where they're not the same person as they are at the start of the show," he said. "[To] pick that up and see a whole other few episodes with them would be really cool... Hopefully!" Who is in the cast of Before We Die season 2? It's difficult to imagine Before We Die without DI Hannah Laing, so it's a good job that Lesley Sharp will be reprising her role in the second season. On returning for season 2, Sharp said: "To take part in a story that has a complex, ambivalent, older female character at the centre of its beating heart is a privilege. "I am excited and honoured to be part of this collaborative, creative team. Viva Hannah! Viva Channel4! Viva Eagle Eye! Here’s to the next chapter of Before We Die." Patrick Gibson, who plays Hannah's son Christian, is also set to return. While we last saw Christian head off to Costa Rica with Bianca, we know from the Swedish series that he returns in series two, so we can only wait and see what's in store for Gibson in series two. The full list of cast members returning for season 2 of Before We Die are as follows. Lesley Sharp as Hannah Laing Vincent Regan as Billy Murdoch Kazia Pelka as Dubravka Mimica Isabella Knopfler as Bianca Mimica Patrick Gibson as Christian Radic Priyanga Burford as Nicky Harris Steve Toussaint as Leonard Kane Mark Strepan as Goran, Dubravka's nephew Of course, we also know that actors such as Ryszard Turbiasz (Zvonomir), Petar Cvirn (Stefan) and Toni Gojanovic (Davor) won't be reprising their roles as their characters were all killed off in season one. View Green Video on the source website What is the plot for Before We Die season 2? Before We Die's series one finale sets things up for series two, with Kane asking Hannah to "find the b*****d who betrayed us" – in other words, which police officer within their unit was leaking information to the Mimicas. While we already know that Marcus (Josh O'Connor) is the mole, Hannah and her colleagues are yet to find that out, so series two will see her attempt to sniff out the rat. What's more, speaking to RadioTimes.com and other press ahead of the season 1's premiere, star Vincent Regan said that a second series could explore drug crime outside of the Mimica family. "With a drama like Before We Die, it’s like you pull at a thread on a piece of a garment and you keep pulling and pulling and you realise that the thread is getting longer and longer. "When it gets to the end of episode six, we’ve been pulling lots of threads but we still realise there is a hell of a big cardigan that you can carry on pulling and, when it comes to organised drug crime in Bristol, you expose the Mimicas and another gang and then you realise there are more gangs, there are more bent cops. "So I think that situation we arrive at towards the end is, ‘Oh my god, we’ve done that but what the hell else is there out there?’ So I think if the audience loves the show and Channel 4 love the show then there are of course possibilities.” We do know that the second season won't necessarily stick to the Swedish-inspired format of the first, with series star Regan revealing: “The first season was a remake of a cracking Scandi original, so it did feel a bit like a coat we had to wear. "This time, we’re taking that off and the show is finding its own identity because the story diverges from the Scandi show. It feels less restricted - much freer. We're telling our own story now.” Is there a trailer for Before We Die season 2? There most certainly is! It shows plenty of high stakes in store and Hannah warning Billy that her son is "as good as dead". Watch it for yourself below. View oEmbed on the source website Before We Die season 2 airs on Channel 4 and All4 on Sunday 25th June 2023 at 9pm. Check out our Drama hub for more news, interviews and features or find something to watch with our TV 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.
Glastonbury Festival 2023: Full line-up, tickets and how to watch
Britain’s greatest music festival is here.
Glastonbury 2023 is well underway, with Elton John, Guns N' Roses and Arctic Monkeys leading the charge for the event, which has returned for its second year after COVID forced it into hiatus. It hasn't all been smooth sailing, however: Festival-goers had been left fearing that Arctic Monkeys wouldn’t be appearing at Glastonbury 2023 after frontman Alex Turner contracted laryngitis and the band cancelled a gig earlier this week. But Emily Eavis has confirmed the band’s set at Glastonbury will go ahead, telling BBC Radio 2: "He's OK. They're on. "It was a little bit close there for a minute. We were thinking about whether we should have a serious back-up plan - but no, thankfully, they're on." The Sheffield band will take to the stage at 10:15pm on Friday (23rd June) in what will be their third time headlining, following previous appearances in 2007 and 2013. Speaking before Turner fell ill, drummer Matt Helders told BBC News that "they were in a good place" and "firing on all cylinders". Other additions to the Pyramid line-up include Rick Astley, pop singers Maisie Peters and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Master Musicians of Joujouka and a mystery act going by the name ChurnUps. If you didn't manage to bag a ticket, don't worry: if you're hoping to watch at home, you can keep up with the excitement via BBC One/ Two as well as iPlayer. Here's everything we know so far about Glastonbury Festival 2023, including the line-up, how to watch it on TV and how to get tickets. Glastonbury 2023 line-up Glastonbury has revealed all of the artists set to appear at the 2023 festival. Elton John will headline the proceedings, closing out the festival from the Pyramid Stage on the Sunday night, while Arctic Monkeys will headline the opening night of action on the Friday from the Pyramid stage. Meanwhile, Guns N' Roses will headline the Pyramid Stage on the Saturday night, whilst other artists set to appear on the main stage over the weekend include Rick Astley, Lil Nas X, Blondie, Aitch, Lizzo and Lewis Capaldi. Elsewhere, the Other Stage will be headlined by Wizkid, Lana Del Rey and Queens of the Stone Age on Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively. The full line-up for the Pyramid Stage, complete with expected set timings, is as follows: Friday 23rd June Arctic Monkeys 22:15 - 23:45 Royal Blood 20:15 - 21:15 The Churnups 18:15 - 19:30 Texas 16:15 - 17:15 Stefflon Don 14:45 - 15:45 Maisie Peters 13:15 - 14:15 The Master Musicians of Joujouka 12:00 - 12:45 Saturday 24th June Guns N' Roses 21:30 - 23:45 Lizzo 19:30 - 20:30 Lewis Capaldi 17:35 - 18:35 Aitch 16:00 - 17:00 Amadou & Mariam 14:30 - 15:30 RAYE 13:15 - 14:00 Rick Astley 12:00 - 12:45 Sunday 25th June Elton John 21:00 - 23:05 Lil Nas X 19:00 - 20:00 Blondie 17:00 - 18:15 Yusuf/Cat Stevens 15:15 - 16:30 The Chicks 13:30 - 14:30 Sophie Ellis-Bextor 12:15 - 13:00 The Bristol Reggae Orchestra and Windrush Choir 11:00 - 11:45 You can check out the full Glastonbury 2023 line-up on the official website here. Read our big Glastonbury Festival 2023 preview, featuring an exclusive interview with Sir Elton John in this week's issue of Radio Times magazine – out now. How to watch Glastonbury 2023 Those who didn't manage to get their hands on tickets for this year's festival will be able to watch multi-stage coverage aired live on BBC One/ Two as well as from BBC iPlayer’s dedicated Glastonbury channel from Thursday 23rd June to Sunday 25th June. Coverage will be brought to audiences by Cerys Matthews, Clara Amfo, Craig Charles, Danny Howard, Deb Grant, Dermot O’Leary, DJ Target, Huw Stephens, Jack Saunders, Jamz Supernova, Jo Whiley, Jordan North, Lauren Laverne, Pete Tong, Sarah Story, Steve Lamacq, Tom Ravenscroft, Vick Hope and Zoe Ball. BBC Radio 6 Music will be the festival’s radio home and provide all-day coverage from Wednesday 22nd June through to Sunday 26th June, while BBC Radio 1, Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1Xtra and Radio 2 will offer coverage of the festival, too. Read more Barbie soundtrack: Artists confirmed for Margot Robbie film Best BBC shows: All the best dramas on BBC iPlayer right now Lorna Clarke, BBC director of music, said in a statement: “I’m very proud of the BBC’s long history of broadcasting from Glastonbury, the highlight of our Summer of Live Music. "Our coverage this year will be our most extensive to date, with over 35 hours of programming across BBC One, Two, Three and Four, and over 40 hours on BBC iPlayer – in addition to digital live streams from the five biggest festival stages. “We’ll also have wall-to-wall coverage on the BBC’s pop radio networks and BBC Sounds – with over 60 hours of broadcasts from the festival itself. "For the first time, we’ll be showing sets from the Pyramid stage in Ultra High Definition, a fantastic progression in our Glastonbury story, which aims to help audiences access every epic musical moment. “Our expert team of presenters will guide audiences around Worthy Farm, whilst BBC iPlayer – with its dedicated Glastonbury channel – and BBC Sounds will allow people to watch and listen on demand, throughout the festival weekend and beyond. Many thanks to Emily and Michael Eavis for once again allowing us to bring their incredible creation to millions of music lovers around the UK.” Glastonbury festival organiser Emily Eavis said: “It’s a joy to have the BBC and its brilliant team back and broadcasting live from Glastonbury for the first time since 2019 – continuing a special partnership that’s been evolving since 1997. “I’m looking forward to Worthy Farm being filled with thousands of people once again and for millions more around the country being able to enjoy performances from our stellar line-up, courtesy of the BBC, wherever they are.” When is Glastonbury 2023? This year's Glastonbury Festival takes place from Wednesday 21st until Sunday 25th June at Worthy Farm in Somerset. The festival has typically taken place towards the end of June, while the 2023 event will be the second time Glastonbury has gone ahead since the pandemic in 2020. Glastonbury 2023 tickets If you're holding out for Glastonbury tickets, then we've got some bad news for you – the first official sale has already taken place. You needed to have been registered ahead of time, providing your basic contact details and a photo for the Glastonbury system. Coach and ticket packages for the 2023 festival went on sale on Thursday 3rd November on the Glastonbury SeeTickets page and they very quickly sold out. However, as detailed above, fans can enjoy the best of the festival on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer. Glastonbury Festival will take place from 21st until 25th June 2023 at Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset. Looking for something on TV tonight? Find something to watch with our TV 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. 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Marvel's Secret Invasion: Release date, trailer and latest news
Marvel's thriller has landed on Disney Plus.
Marvel's latest small screen venture, Secret Invasion, is upon us, bringing Samuel L Jackson's Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders' Maria Hill back onto our screens for another tale of espionage. The duo take on a group of shape-shifting Skrulls, the aliens disguised as humans we met in Captain Marvel and Spider Man: Far From Home, who are intent on infiltrating the upper echelons of human society. Fury and his Skrull ally Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) get wind of this and launch an investigation, which soon brings them into the path of Olivia Colman's senior MI6 agent Sonya Falsworth. A trailer previously teased the six-episodes series would mark Fury's "last fight". However, director Ali Selim has said there could be more in store for the former SHIELD boss. "When it ends, I hope you feel satiated and complete," he said in the latest issue of SFX Magazine. "And as Marvel does so excellently, you also feel like, 'Oh, it could go in this direction.' Nick Fury is alive and continues to battle, I don’t think that’s a spoiler alert. "And there are some characters that are no longer with us and some characters that live to see another challenge. I would love to see that challenge become season 2." But for now, read on for everything we know about Marvel's Secret Invasion, and if you want to catch up before you watch the show on Disney Plus, use our Marvel movies in order guide to binge every movie and series. Sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year now Marvel's Secret Invasion release date UK Marvel's Secret Invasion premiered on Disney Plus on Wednesday 21st June 2023, with new episodes scheduled to arrive weekly. The six-part series will conclude on Wednesday 26th July. Filming on Marvel’s Secret Invasion began in September 2021 and concluded in April 2022, having filmed around the UK. Bond Court and Greek Street in Leeds were given a Russian makeover for the filming in January 2022. View oEmbed on the source website Some have speculated that the film could be a prologue to The Marvels, just as WandaVision was for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, with Brie Larson's cosmic sequel currently scheduled for release on 10th November 2023. Who stars in Marvel's Secret Invasion? The below players star in Marvel's Secret Invasion cast. Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury Ben Mendelsohn as Talos Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross Don Cheadle as War Machine/James 'Rhodey' Rhodes Olivia Colman as Sonya Falsworth Emilia Clarke as G'iah Kingsley Ben-Adir as Gravik Dermot Mulroney as United States President Ritson Killian Scott as TBC Christopher McDonald as TBC Carmen Ejogo as TBC Charlayne Woodard as TBC Marvel's Secret Invasion was first announced in December 2020, with Samuel L Jackson confirmed to be reprising his role as Nick Fury, former director of SHIELD, who was last seen on a space station at the end of Spider-Man: Far From Home. As that film's post-credits scene suggested, it appears that he has been working closely with the shapeshifting alien Talos, a member of the Skrulls played by Rogue One's Ben Mendelsohn, who will co-star in the series. The two first crossed paths during the events of Captain Marvel, which was set in the 1990s, which has led some to believe that this series could set up events that will unfold in the film's sequel. Cobie Smulders will also reprise her MCU role as Nick Fury's right-hand woman, Maria Hill, in the new series, having first appeared in the film Avengers Assemble. Marvel's Secret Invasion gained much attention in April 2020 with two major casting announcements that sent the project rocketing up fans' most-wanted lists. Academy Award winner Olivia Colman (The Favourite, Peep Show) was first revealed to be in talks for the series, according to The Hollywood Reporter, and her appearance was later confirmed by Marvel Studios. The trailer shown as San Diego Comic-Con 2022 confirms that Colman's character will, at least initially, be an ally for Fury. Colman was later confirmed to be portraying special agent Sonya Falsworth. Can she be trusted? The following day to news of Colman's initial casting, Variety reported that Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke will also appear in the show. View oEmbed on the source website Previously, Kingsley Ben-Adir had been announced for a villainous role in the series (via Deadline), after earning widespread praise for his performance in Regina King's drama One Night in Miami, where he played Malcolm X. Ben-Adir was later revealed to be portraying Gravik, the leader of a group of rebellious Skrulls. Deadline also reports that Killian Scott (Dublin Murders) has joined the cast, as has Christopher McDonald (Happy Gilmore) in a role that may cross over into the wider MCU. Meanwhile, True Detective actress Carmen Ejogo has joined the cast too in an undisclosed role, according to Deadline. View Riddle on the source website The trailer for Secret Invasion confirmed that Unbreakable actress Charlayne Woodard has been cast in the series in an undisclosed role, but has been speculated to be portraying a relative or even the wife of Nick Fury. Twitter user Daniel Richtman has claimed that Woodard is portraying Priscilla Fury, the wife of Nick Fury and an agent of SWORD. Elsewhere, Martin Freeman confirmed to RadioTimes.com that he will reprise his role as CIA agent Everett K Ross in the series after debuting in Captain America: Civil War and returning in both Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Finally, Samuel L Jackson confirmed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that Don Cheadle would reprise his role as War Machine/James 'Rhodey' Rhodes in the series. Marvel's Secret Invasion trailer An epic new trailer, which confirmed Secret Invasion's release date, was recently released. Watch it below: View oEmbed on the source website We get even more of a glimpse of Clarke and Colman's characters, while a more vulnerable Fury speaks of "one last fight". Meanwhile, Talos alerts him to the danger that a Skrull faction led by Gravik (Kingsley-Ben Adir) poses, as they're threatening to take what was promised to them by humanity – however they have to. Marvel's Secret Invasion plot As is standard for any Marvel Studios production, plot details for Secret Invasion are being kept top secret for the time being, but we do know that the show will feature "a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls who have been infiltrating Earth for years". If the comic books are any indication, it's likely this rogue group will not wish to work in tandem with humanity, as Talos and his allies have, but rather take over the Earth for themselves following the loss of their homeworld. The original Secret Invasion story saw several major Marvel superheroes replaced by Skrull imposters – think Invasion of the Body Snatchers and you're on the right track – so this show could sow the seeds for that happening in the MCU. You can sign up to Disney Plus here for just £7.99 per month or £79.90 for a full year’s subscription, allowing you to stream the Marvel Cinematic Universe shows and films, as well as The Mandalorian and so much more. Check out what else is on with our TV Guide and Streaming Guide, or visit our Sci-Fi hub for more news and features. 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.
Why isn't The Chase on TV today? Absence explained and when it next airs
The Chase is missing from today's TV schedules – but why? Here's everything you need to know.
Weekday nights usually go a bit like this on ITV - Tipping Point, followed by The Chase with Bradley Walsh, and an evening of soaps, but fans might have noticed that two of those shows have been been pulled from the schedules this week! The Chase, which has been a weekday staple since 2009, usually airs from 5pm. However, the hugely popular show has been removed from programming to make way for coverage of The Royal Ascot Festival. As a result, you can expect not to see Walsh and the Chasers on the small screen for a little while. The last time the show was cancelled was due to the World Cup fixtures, which aired on both ITV and BBC. Luckily, fans won't have to wait too long for its return! Read on for everything you need to know about the programme's absence, including when you can expect to see it back. Why isn't The Chase on TV today? The Chase, which usually airs at 5pm, is not on for the rest of this week, as the series makes way for The Royal Ascot Festival. Royal Ascot coverage will air from 1:30pm until 6pm from Tuesday 20th June until Saturday 24th June on ITV1. When is The Chase next on TV? The Chase is due to return to ITV1 on Saturday 24th June with a celebrity special. The show will return as usual on Monday 26th June. Read more: Strictly It Takes Two confirms Fleur East as new host and Rylan responds to replacement Love Island spoilers reveal why Maya Jama is back for dramatic twist The Chase air on ITV1 at 5pm. Find something to watch with our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Entertainment hub for all the latest news. 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. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Never Have I Ever season 4 cast - Meet the characters
The Netflix comedy returns for its fourth and final season.
Never Have I Ever season 4 has finally landed, bringing Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and co's story to an end as they wave goodbye to Sherman Oaks High and head into the next chapter of their life. That's right folks: season 4 is the last chapter in Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher's hit comedy and, while its arrival is no doubt bittersweet for many fans, it's a heartwarming conclusion to the series. Fans will also be pleased to hear that many familiar faces have returned for season 4, including Jaren Lewison as Ben Gross and Darren Barnet as Paxton Hall-Yoshida, while newcomers include Michael Cimino as Ethan, the new heart-throb at Sherman Oaks High. Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Never Have I Ever season 4. Never Have I Ever season 4 cast The full cast of Never Have I Ever season 4 is as follows: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi Vishwakumar Jaren Lewison as Ben Gross Darren Barnet as Paxton Hall-Yoshida Ramona Young as Eleanor Wong Lee Rodriguez as Fabiola Torres Michael Cimino as Ethan Morales Victoria Moroles as Margot Ramos Benjamin Norris as Trent Megan Suri as Aneesa Qureshi Poorna Jagannathan as Dr Nalini Vishwakumar Richa Moorjani as Kamala Nandiwadal Ranjita Chakravarty as Nirmala Vishwakumar Niecy Nash as Dr Jamie Ryan Ivan Hernandez as Mr Ramos Cocoa Brown as Principal Grubb Alexandra Billings as Ms. Warner John McEnroe as himself Gigi Hadid as herself Darren Barnet plays Paxton Hall-Yoshida Who is Paxton? Paxton is now a college student after completing his final year at Sherman Oaks. His relationship with Devi had more ups and downs than a Six Flags rollercoaster but the pair left things on good terms. Where have I seen Darren Barnet before? Darren Barnet has appeared in Love Hard, This Is Us, Criminal Minds, Family Reunion, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan plays Devi Vishwakumar Who is Devi? An awkward Indian-American teen living in Los Angeles whose world is turned on its head when her dad dies. In season 1, she was determined to land a boyfriend and by the end of season 3, she had been romantically involved with both Paxton and Ben, who she lost her virginity to. In season 4, she’s focused on getting into Princeton, and as ever her love life throws a number of challenges her way. Where have I seen Maitreyi Ramakrishnan before? Never Have I Ever was Ramakrishnan's first role and since landing that gig, she has voiced Zipp Storm in My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale and Priya in Pixar's Turning Red. Jaren Lewison plays Ben Gross Who is Ben? Like Devi, Ben has a sparkling academic record, with the pair developing a fierce rivalry before eventually testing out the waters romantically. They weren’t in a relationship at the end of season 3, but the pair clearly still had feelings for one another and decided to sleep together. Where have I seen Jaren Lewison before? Jaren Lewison began his acting career in Barney & Friends before appearing in Lone Star, Men, Women & Children, Tag and Beyond the Farthest Star. Ramona Young plays Eleanor Wong Who is Eleanor? One of Devi's best friends. She’s heavily involved in the school’s theatrical society and has her heart set on becoming an actor. She’s been in a relationship with Paxton’s best friend Trent for a while. Where have I seen Ramona Young before? Ramona Young has appeared in Blockers, Unpregnant, The Prank, Legends of Tomorrow, Santa Clarita Diet and Man Seeking Woman. Lee Rodriguez plays Fabiola Torres Who is Fabiola? Devi’s other best friend. She’s incredibly smart and passionate about science. In season 1, she came out as a lesbian and had a brief fling with Aneesa. Where have I seen Lee Rodriguez before? Lee Rodriguez appeared in Class of Lies and Grown-ish prior to starring in Never Have I Ever. Benjamin Norris plays Trent Who is Trent? Paxton's best friend and Eleanor's boyfriend. He is retaking his final year of final school. Where have I seen Benjamin Norris before? You might also have watched him in comedy series Superstore. Michael Cimino plays Ethan Morales Who is Ethan Morales? After a growth spurt over the summer, Ethan is the latest hottie at Sherman Oaks. Eleanor has her eye on the self-proclaimed bad boy, but he's also caught Devi's eye, and she's caught his. Where have I seen Michael Cimino before? Most people will recognise him from Love, Simon spin-off, Love Victor. Victoria Moroles plays Margot Who is Margot? Ben's new girlfriend. Devi had no idea he had moved on, which leads to serious tension between Margot and Devi. Where have I seen Victoria Moroles before? Her CV includes Teen Wolf and Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie. Megan Suri plays Aneesa Qureshi Who is Aneesa? She joined Sherman Oaks High in season 2. Devi initially saw her as a threat when she started dating Ben, but eventually they became friends. Where have I seen Megan Suri before? Megan Suri is best known for starring in The MisEducation of Bindu and appearing in Valentine's Day, Bones, Modern Family, Atypical, How to Get Away with Murder, 13 Reasons Why and Fresh Off the Boat. Poorna Jagannathan plays Dr Nalini Vishwakumar Who is Nalini? Nalini is Devi's overbearing dermatologist mother who is still dealing with the death of her husband Mohan. Where have I seen Poorna Jagannathan before? Poorna Jugannathan is best known for her roles in The Night Of, Gypsy, Defending Jacob, Room 104, The Out-Laws, The Wilds and Big Little Lies. Richa Moorjani plays Kamala Nandiwadal Who is Kamala? Kamala is Devi's cousin who begins staying with Nalini whilst completing her PhD at CalTech. Where have I seen Richa Moorjani before? Richa Moorjani has appeared in The Mindy Project, NCIS: Los Angeles, 9-1-1, Home Economics and X: Past Is Present. Ranjita Chakravarty plays Nirmala Vishwakumar Who is Nirmala? Devi's paternal grandmother. She moved in with the family to lend a hand with raising Devi and running the household. Where have I seen Ranjita Chakravarty before? Ranjita Chakravarty has appeared in It's a Mismatch, Bicycle Bride, Love Pyar Whatever and The Last Smile. Niecy Nash plays Dr Jamie Ryan Who is Dr Jamie Ryan? Devi's therapist. Their sessions began following the death of Devi’s dad and over time, they’ve formed a strong bond. Where have I seen Niecy Nash before? Niecy Nash is best known for her roles in Dahmer, Reno 911, Getting On, Scream Queens, Selma, When They See Us, Mrs America and for being the guest host of The Masked Singer. John McEnroe plays himself Who is John McEnroe? John McEnroe is a former professional tennis player who narrates Devi's inner thoughts. McEnroe was a world No. 1 in both the singles and doubles ranking, having won seven Grand Slam titles during his career. He has appeared on Saturday Night Live, 7 Days in Hell, 30 Rock, You Don't Mess with the Zohan and Frasier. The cast also includes: Sendhil Ramamurthy as Devi's dad Mohan, model Gigi Hadid as the voice of Paxton's inner monologue, Cocoa Brown (For Better or Worse, 9-1-1) as Principal Grubbs, Alexandra Billings (Transparent) as Ms Warner, a teacher at Sherman Oaks High who is helping Devi with her college applications, Ivan Hernandez (And Just Like That) as Margot's dad Mr Ramos, Genneya Walton (#BlackAF) as new substitute teacher Lindsay Thompson, Jeff Garlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Goldbergs) as Len, Nirmala's boyfriend, Adam Shapiro as teacher Mr Shapiro, Jack Seavor McDonald as Eric, a student at Sherman Oaks, and Terry Hu as Addison, Fab's partner, among others. View Green Video on the source website Never Have I Ever season 4 arrives on Netflix on Thursday 8th June. Seasons 1-3 are available to stream now. You can also check out the best Netflix series and best Netflix movies to keep you entertained or visit to our TV Guide for more to watch. 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Selling Sunset season 6: release date, cast and news
The reality hit is back for more drama...
Selling Sunset is back with more drama, lavish parties and million-pound listings. The sixth season of the Netflix show brings plenty of fan-favourite faces, including Chrishell Stause and Mary Fitzgerald, but also introduces viewers to plenty of new additions to the Selling Sunset cast. These include Nicole Young, who has been with the agency for a long time but has only just decided to join the show, and Bre Tiesi, a former model from Calabasas. A huge amount has changed since the Selling Sunset season 5 reunion last year, with one of the show's biggest stars Christine Quinn deciding to leave the agency and therefore the show. With the show set to return for a seventh season, read on for everything you need to know about Selling Sunset season 6. Selling Sunset season 6 release date New episodes landed on Netflix on Friday 19th May 2023. Selling Sunset was renewed for a sixth and seventh season back in June 2022. The reality show's star Chrishell Stause confirmed the news via Instagram and revealed that filming would kick off in the summer of 2022. Selling Sunset season 6 cast Netflix previously confirmed the cast for Selling Sunset season 6 – and it looks as though Christine Quinn has left for good. Jason Oppenheimer, who runs The Oppenheim Group, confirmed last year that Christine was no longer with the company, and in the first teaser for season 6, the news was confirmed. "I don't think I'll really miss Christine so it's probably for the best that she's gone, but I am nervous about the new dynamic," Mary Fitzgerald says in the promo. Meanwhile, Chrishell Stause, Amanza Smith, Emma Hernan, Chelsea Lazkani and Heather Young returned alongside two new faces: Nicole Young and Bre Tiesi. Unfortunately, Maya Vander won't be appearing in this season, having moved permanently to Miami, while it looks as though Davina Potratz and Vanessa Villela have also left the show. Australian musician G Flip has confirmed they will appear on season 6 alongside their wife Chrishell Stause. "It's just a minor cameo," they clarified to Vogue back in February 2023. "It's not like me and Chrishell taking on the Sunset Strip. Nah, it's just like… in a couple of episodes. Nothing major. It's going to be cute." What happens in Selling Sunset season 6? While we didn't know much about Selling Sunset season 6 before release, the reunion that took place last year left fans with lots of questions. The new season explores Chrishell Stause's new relationship with musician G Flip and how she is managing to work alongside her ex Jason Oppenheim. As for the other realtors, Heather Young announced via Instagram earlier this year that she is pregnant with her husband Tarek El Moussa and expecting in early 2023. With filming due to happen around this time, fans were looking forward to following the couple on their pregnancy journey. Selling Sunset season 6 trailer Watch below: View oEmbed on the source website Selling Sunset season 6 is out now on Netflix, with seasons 1-5 available to stream too. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out our lists of the best series on Netflix and the best movies on Netflix, or see what else is on with our TV 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.