Rebecca Ferguson reveals why she studied Cillian Murphy’s sex scenes and how intimacy coordinators were used for Peaky Blinders film
The Dune and Silo star plays the mysterious Kaulo in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.
Rebecca Ferguson has spoken about her approach to her intimate scenes in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. The Swedish actress, known for her roles in the Dune and Mission: Impossible series, joins the franchise for the feature film outing, playing the mysterious Kaulo Chirklo, the identical twin sister of Tommy Shelby's former lover, Zelda, with whom he sired his eldest son, Erasmus "Duke" Shelby (Barry Keoghan). The film sees Tommy (Cillian Murphy) and Kaulo get very up close and personal, but with a rather interesting twist - but we won't spoil more here... Speaking about working with intimacy coordinators, Ferguson told Michael Hodges in the upcoming issue of Radio Times magazine: "I think it’s wonderful that we can have intimacy coordinators and sometimes they are needed, but for me, it’s very off-putting and it makes me feel very uncomfortable because I have enormous boundaries and I can verbalise them. "So we could sit down and say, what do you need to feel safe? What do I need to feel safe? And then she could step out of the scene." Speaking about how she approached the scene with Murphy, Ferguson continued: "I had called Cillian and asked him how he wanted to work. It sounds so silly, but I said, 'I’ve studied your sex scenes…' And he went, 'That’s really weird and awkward.' And I went, 'I know, but bear with me. This is not just a regular sex scene. This is not us getting our kit off, getting on with it, bish bash bosh. This is a moment of release. This is a moment of intimacy, there’s magic.'" Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. We'll leave fans to see the more surprising aspects of this scene in the film! Separately in the same interview, Ferguson discussed the difficulties female actors face compared to male actors. Read More: Peaky Blinders icon Cillian Murphy: "I do believe in generational trauma, I also believe it can be stopped" "One of the first things to do is to not to let yourself feel undermined," noted Ferguson. "When you start thinking that you are not worth more than a male lead star, or a female, then you’ve already placed yourself beneath them. If you go on a film set and there is a big male star there you have to project your power as well." For the longer interview from Michael Hodges with Rebecca Ferguson and more cast members, read the full Radio Times magazine, released on 17 March 2026 – subscribe here. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is in cinemas now and is released on Netflix on 20 March 2026. Read More: Peaky Blinders creator talks contemporary importance of Tommy Shelby fighting fascism: "Look what happened last time" Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man review – Big screen spin-off keeps a firm red right hand on proceedings Peaky Blinders star breaks silence on major character absence from The Immortal Man film: "It’s something you don’t see on TV" Steven Knight explains how Peaky Blinders film ended up quite different from his initial plans Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Which film has won the most Oscars ever? Academy Award winner records
Find out who's had the most nominations and wins for acting, directing, screenwriting and more.
The Oscars 2026 are upon us, as the who's who of Hollywood descend on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles — hoping either to claim a golden statuette or deliver what might be the finest performance of their career: the gracious-in-defeat face. This year, Ryan Coogler's Sinners leads the charge with an impressive – and well-deserved – 16 nominations – including in almost every major category, making it the most nominated film in Academy Awards history. But will the vampire horror sweep the board and officially become the most successful film in Oscars history? Elsewhere, Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another and Chloé Zhao's Hamnet are also in the running for a truly memorable night, having picked up 13 and eight nods respectively, while Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value and Frankenstein have nine nominations apiece. Read more: Every best picture Oscar winner of 21st century ranked – from Crash to Moonlight Oscar nominations 2026: Full list of nominees as Sinners smashes record with 16 nods As the glitzy ceremony rolls around once again, we're taking a look at some of the biggest Oscar records, from the most-decorated film of all time to the actors who have won more than anybody else. There's even a chance that we could see more records broken tonight, with both Sinners and One Battle After Another in the running to make Oscars history. If you're interested to find out more about the impressive Oscar records spanning the history of the nearly 100-year-old event, read on to find out about the films and people with the most Academy Awards. Which film has won the most Oscars of all time? Three films hold the record of winning the most Academy Awards, having garnered 11 Oscars each: Ben-Hur (1959), Titanic (1997) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). Out of these, Titanic received the most nods with a total of 14 nominations. <a id="menur4co" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Download the Radio Times app">Download the Radio Times app for more Oscars 2026 coverage – including exclusive features. But it's entirely possible that Sinners – with its whopping 16 nominations – could equal or better that record. The film is up for the best picture trophy, while Coogler has been nominated for best director — and would become the first Black winner in the category if successful. Three of its stars (Michael B Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo) are also all in the running across the various acting categories. Other nominations for Sinners include best original screenplay, original score, original song, costume design, cinematography, editing, production design, makeup and hairstyling, sound, visual effects and casting. Then there's One Battle After Another, which has received 13 nominations. As well as being in the running for best picture, PTA has been nominated for best director and Leonardo DiCaprio for best actor. Teyana Taylor has been nominated for best supporting actress, while co-stars Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn are also competing in the best supporting actor category. The film is also up for best adapted screenplay, original score, cinematography, editing, production design, sound and casting. Who has won the most Oscars of all time? The person who has triumphed more times at the Oscars than anyone else in history is Walt Disney. America’s most iconic filmmaker racked up a whopping 26 Oscars, four of which were honorary awards, and he also holds the record for the most nominations on record – 59. Who has won the most Oscars for acting? Actress Katharine Hepburn holds the record for the most Oscars for acting, having won four Academy Awards across her career and earned a total of 12 nominations. Hepburn won Oscars in the best actress category for her performances in the films Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968) and On Golden Pond (1981). Actors Jack Nicholson, Daniel Day-Lewis and Walter Brennan, meanwhile, are the three men with the most Oscars for acting, having each won three times. While some of Brennan and Nicholson’s awards were for best supporting actor, all three of Day-Lewis’s victories were for best leading actor, and he holds the record in that category. If Sean Penn wins best supporting actor for One Battle After Another, he will become one of just seven actors to have won three acting Oscars. Who is the most nominated actor at the Oscars? The person with the most nominations for acting is Meryl Streep, who has received 21 nods over the course of her career. She has won three times for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Sophie’s Choice (1982) and The Iron Lady (2011). Streep has also been nominated for The Deer Hunter, The French Lieutenant's Woman, Silkwood, Out of Africa, Ironweed, A Cry in the Dark, Postcards from the Edge, The Bridges of Madison County, One True Thing, Music of the Heart, Adaptation, The Devil Wears Prada, Doubt, Julie & Julia, August: Osage County, Into the Woods, Florence Foster Jenkins, and The Post. But it's worth noting that Emma Stone, with her best actress nomination for Bugonia, has surpassed Meryl Streep as the youngest woman to earn seven Oscar nominations. Who has won the most Oscars for directing? John Ford won none of his four Oscars for his famous Westerns. Instead, he holds the Best Director record for The Informer (1935), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), How Green Was My Valley (1941) and The Quiet Man (1952). Although Ford has won the most Oscars of any director, William Wyler holds the record for the most nominations in this discipline earning 12, three of which won him some silverware. Ford was nominated for five overall, boasting an enviable conversion rate. Which British person has won the most Oscars? Film composer John Barry has won more Oscars than any other Brit. He has garnered five Academy Awards in total, two for Born Free (1966), and one each for Lion in Winter (1968), Out of Africa (1985) and Dances with Wolves (1990). Who has won the most Oscars for screenwriting? Five people have been awarded three screenwriting Oscars: Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen, and Paddy Chayefsky. But it is Allen who has won the most Academy Awards in the Best Original Screenplay category, for his films Annie Hall (1977), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), and Midnight in Paris (2011). Which British actor has won the most Oscars? That would be Daniel Day Lewis with his three wins for My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood and Lincoln. The actor was also nominated for Oscars for his turns in In the Name of the Father, Gangs of New York and Phantom Thread. The Academy Awards will air on Sunday 15 March 2026. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Emmerdale spoilers for this week as Robert Sugden moves into Butler's Farm amid new Joe Tate plot
A new era is set to begin for 'Emmerdale Farm'.
It's the dawn of a new era this week on Emmerdale. The ITV soap will see a big change at Butler's Farm in the coming days after Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) decided to give up the home she has had since arriving in the village in 2009 to ease the burden on her family, as husband Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) deals with his prostate cancer diagnosis. As a result, Moira finally gave in and accepted the Tate family's offer for the farm, with Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) especially delighted to get the land. Joe then installed his conflicted accomplice in framing Moira for involvement in Celia Daniels's modern slavery operation, Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley), back in the farm that was once run by the Sugdens. Disowned by his uncle Cain, Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) felt guilty but ultimately stood by his soulmate, Robert. Now, this week, Cain will decide to move his family into the Dingle Homestead, and when he goes to the Woolpack later, he is hardly in the mood for celebrating, despite being with his extended family. The Dingles are suspicious when Joe arrives and offers Cain's sister-in-law, Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick), an apology for his past behaviour and a pay rise. Joe's actions also court the suspicions of his step-grandmother, Kim Tate (Claire King), too. The time soon comes for Cain to sadly leave Butler's Farm behind, with Robert then swiftly and rather uncomfortably replacing the Dingles that once lived there. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. However, keen to restore some goodwill and also to gain an experienced farmhand, Robert soon offers Moira's son, Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano), a job on the farm if he wants it. Will Matty accept? Cain and his struggling sons soon arrive at the Dingle Homestead, with Cain resolving to carve out their future with a new Dingle Farm, with Cain's extended family keen to help him realise his ambitions. Read More: Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast? Amid these plans, Aaron makes a sweet gesture for his partner when he reveals to Robert that he has repaired the old 'Emmerdale Farm' sign belonging to the Sugdens, and they are now ready to start a whole new era for the Sugden farming dynasty. However, their landlord may have other ideas, as it's clear that Joe Tate is up to something - and his surrogate father Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) warns him that he knows what he is up to. Just what does dastardly Joe have planned for the Dingles and Sugdens? Read More: Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars confirmed for contract changes as cast appearances set to reduce Speaking of the changes we will see in the coming days, producer Laura Shaw earlier commented: "The Sugdens have always been at the centre of our village, having been the original farming family when Emmerdale was first created. "This return to the farm’s roots is a powerful moment, echoing the early drama that unfolded when Annie Sugden and her sons, Jack and Joe, farmed the land. Taking over the tenancy, grandson Robert wants to do his best and make his dad proud. With his loyal partner, Aaron, they are ready for this new chapter and committed to making the farm thrive." She concluded: "Farming remains a vital presence in Emmerdale, providing a daily dose of excitement and fresh air for our audience." Read more: 5 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Paddy Dingle and Dylan Penders charged after huge Bear Wolf mistake Emmerdale airs shock passion for Graham Foster after Rhona Goskirk ultimatum in early ITVX release Emmerdale airs Paddy Dingle twist as incriminating new evidence found in early ITVX release Emmerdale's Cain Dingle gains an unlikely ally amid prostate cancer battle in early ITVX release Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
To be or not to be? There's no question the 'emotionally manipulative' Hamnet deserves to win the 2026 Oscar for best picture
The tragic tale of William Shakespeare's family life is well deserving of its flowers.
To be or not to be? It probably shouldn’t be a question. Somehow, for many pundits and critics, Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed historical fiction novel Hamnet has become something of a villain this Oscars season. It’s a bizarre take when the tragedy has so much to offer. The film tackles a lesser-known element of William Shakespeare’s life: the loss of his son Hamnet. Like O’Farrell’s novel, though, this text primarily centres its experience on Shakespeare’s wife and Hamnet’s mother, here named Agnes. Portrayed with ferocity and heartbreaking nuance by Irish triple-threat Jessie Buckley, Agnes is a spiritual, earthy and misunderstood figure — one who draws the attention of Shakespeare in his youth (a moving Paul Mescal) and before his success as a playwright in London. Primarily set in the pastoral setting of Stratford-Upon-Avon, we see how the Shakespeare clan grows in size following Agnes and Shakespeare’s wedding, with the pair welcoming three children and living an idyllic life as William's career in London begins to take off. View Green Video on the source website However, the true crux of the drama occurs when a malady claims the life of their son Hamnet (the wonderful young talent Jacobi Jupe) and sets them on diverging paths… until Shakespeare’s works come to the rescue. A moving examination of grief and the power of art, Hamnet has signalled another vote of confidence in Zhao from the film industry, after the plaudits and gongs won for her much-celebrated film Nomadland. The prospect of a female and non-white Oscar-winner gaining recognition from the Academy so close to her previous wins should be welcomed – as although ceilings can be shattered, in the film industry they can always quickly grow back, leaving a long wait until the next slice of the pie. Separately, success for Hamnet would be just recognition for one of our finest acting talents in Jessie Buckley, who continues to give emotionally true performances in a singular range of roles. It is highly likely — at least at this stage — that Buckley will take home the award for best actress, but her performance is not the sole selling point of this touching and ethereal cinematic experience. A costume drama – linked to Shakespeare no less – would not be a groundbreaking best picture win as such, but Hamnet being so grounded in the female experience in plot, style, performance and creation makes it a pivotal competitor this year. Equally, the absence of Mescal, the ever-brilliant Emily Watson and Jacobi Jupe in their respective categories feels a crying shame, meaning Hamnet is only able to compete on limited fronts. Snobbery or a lack of recognition towards "women's films" is nothing new in the industry or in film criticism, of course, but it feels very strange here when one considers the pedigree of the talent on show. There have been complaints about Hamnet being stereotypical "Oscar bait", but the chief issue many have had has been around claims that Zhao's film is "emotionally manipulative". The final act, in particular, swells with pure emotion as Agnes attends a performance of her husband’s play Hamlet, thanks to the touching work of Buckley, Mescal, and both Jacobi and Noah Jupe. The score from Max Richter — which includes his recognisable track On the Nature of Daylight — only further crystallises the sheer emotion of the scene. Some have argued that the film does not earn this sentimentality and outpouring of emotion – and I have had to ask them what film they have been watching. How can a film moving crowds of moviegoers to tears be manipulative, especially when using the sheer emotion evoked from Shakespeare's own work? Good cinema is designed to play with our emotions. It endeavours to capture shades of the human experience that are hard to put into words. It reaches out to a pained soul in the audience – just as Shakespeare’s own work did. To be or not to be? Here, there’s no question, Hamnet is well deserving of its flowers. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Capture season 3 airs update on Callum Turner’s Shaun Emery - and he almost had a much bigger role
*Spoiler warning for The Capture season 3 episode 1, which is available now on BBC iPlayer* The Capture has offered an update on Rachel Carey's original co-lead of the show, Lance Corporal Shaun Emery, played by Callum Turner. The first season of the BBC thriller saw Carey (Holliday Grainger) investigating Emery for murder, but later discovered he had been framed with 'Correction'. Despite this, the first run of episodes ended with Emery accepting his fate in prison on a charge of manslaughter to avoid worse accusations of child abuse and to complete a kind of penance for his own actions when acting as a soldier. In the third-season premiere, which picks up months after the season 2 ending in which Carey exposed 'Correction', Emery is revealed on BBC News to be free from prison and reunited with his loved ones. So, a happy ending for the character - even if it remains off-screen. Speaking at a press screening for the season 3 premiere, show creator and writer Ben Chanan answered simply at first when Radio Times asked if we would see more of Emery's story addressed: "No." Chanan then continued: "He's out, he's out. He got released, so that's it. Who knows? Seasons 4, 5, 6... "What I will tell you is, we did, in fact, think of bringing him back in more significantly, but then this idea kicked in, and...I think we ran it the right way, just in terms of the narrative." He revealed at the same event: "Did you see the original idea? Yeah, sort of, half of it. I sat down to write an episode in which the Home Secretary was assassinated, but Carey catches the attacker, and he doesn't show up at work like that. She tracks him down. He dies before she can question him. That was the original thing. And as I was writing, I was thinking, but then the mystery is kind of over, the bad guys are already dead. That's a bad idea." Of course, Acting Commander Rachel Carey now has enough to contend with following that explosive premiere that saw Home Secretary Isaac Turner (Paapa Essiedu) gunned down in front of her by a mystery man who, in the shocking cliffhanger, now appears to be her new boss: Noah Pierson (Killian Scott). Yet, Emery almost had a role here... Read More: The Capture season 3 episode 1 confirms character of Skins and Game of Thrones favourite – as creator teases role Ben Chanan exclusively told Radio Times that at one point, it was Emery who was the killer. "We actually sat down, we put a writers' room together, and we fleshed out quite a different story, which involved bringing Shaun Emery (Callum Turner's character from season 1) back as the killer, and the only person who sees him is Carey," Chanan explained. "But as I was writing it, as much as I would love any excuse to get Callum Turner back, I, at the same time, found I was writing myself into a cul-de-sac with that story." Well, just how the thriller follows up that jaw-dropping cliffhanger, we'll have to wait and see! Meanwhile, Callum Turner is certainly busy enough with numerous film roles and James Bond speculation - so who knows where we'll see him next! Read more: The Capture season 3 review: The best thriller on TV returns to provide Holliday Grainger's finest hour The Capture writer teases secret theme for season 3 after previously tackling justice system and fake news The Capture season 3 continues next Sunday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1 and 2 are now available to stream on iPlayer. Add The Capture to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The tragic tale of William Shakespeare's family life is well deserving of its flowers
Hamnet is in cinemas now and available to rent on multiple streaming platforms. Add it to your watchlist Warning: The following contains spoilers for the film Hamnet. To be or not to be? It probably shouldn’t be a question. Somehow, for many pundits and critics, Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed historical fiction novel Hamnet has become something of a villain this Oscars season. It’s a bizarre take when the tragedy has so much to offer. The film tackles a lesser-known element of William Shakespeare’s life: the loss of his son Hamnet. Like O’Farrell’s novel, though, this text primarily centres its experience on Shakespeare’s wife and Hamnet’s mother, here named Agnes. Portrayed with ferocity and heartbreaking nuance by Irish triple-threat Jessie Buckley, Agnes is a spiritual, earthy and misunderstood figure — one who draws the attention of Shakespeare in his youth (a moving Paul Mescal) and before his success as a playwright in London. View Green Video on the source website Primarily set in the pastoral setting of Stratford-Upon-Avon, we see how the Shakespeare clan grows in size following Agnes and Shakespeare’s wedding, with the pair welcoming three children and living an idyllic life as William's career in London begins to take off. However, the true crux of the drama occurs when a malady claims the life of their son Hamnet (the wonderful young talent Jacobi Jupe) and sets them on diverging paths… until Shakespeare’s works come to the rescue. A moving examination of grief and the power of art, Hamnet has signalled another vote of confidence in Zhao from the film industry, after the plaudits and gongs won for her much-celebrated film Nomadland. The prospect of a female and non-white Oscar-winner gaining recognition from the Academy so close to her previous wins should be welcomed – as although ceilings can be shattered, in the film industry they can always quickly grow back, leaving a long wait until the next slice of the pie. Separately, success for Hamnet would be just recognition for one of our finest acting talents in Jessie Buckley, who continues to give emotionally true performances in a singular range of roles. It is highly likely — at least at this stage — that Buckley will take home the award for best actress, but her performance is not the sole selling point of this touching and ethereal cinematic experience. A costume drama – linked to Shakespeare no less – would not be a groundbreaking best picture win as such, but Hamnet being so grounded in the female experience in plot, style, performance and creation makes it a pivotal competitor this year. Equally, the absence of Mescal, the ever-brilliant Emily Watson and Jacobi Jupe in their respective categories feels a crying shame, meaning Hamnet is only able to compete on limited fronts. Snobbery or a lack of recognition towards "women's films" is nothing new in the industry or in film criticism, of course, but it feels very strange here when one considers the pedigree of the talent on show. There have been complaints about Hamnet being stereotypical "Oscar bait", but the chief issue many have had has been around claims that Zhao's film is "emotionally manipulative". The final act, in particular, swells with pure emotion as Agnes attends a performance of her husband’s play Hamlet, thanks to the touching work of Buckley, Mescal, and both Jacobi and Noah Jupe. The score from Max Richter — which includes his recognisable track On the Nature of Daylight — only further crystallises the sheer emotion of the scene. Some have argued that the film does not earn this sentimentality and outpouring of emotion – and I have had to ask them what film they have been watching. How can a film moving crowds of moviegoers to tears be manipulative, especially when using the sheer emotion evoked from Shakespeare's own work? Good cinema is designed to play with our emotions. It endeavours to capture shades of the human experience that are hard to put into words. It reaches out to a pained soul in the audience – just as Shakespeare’s own work did. To be or not to be? Here, there’s no question, Hamnet is well deserving of its flowers.
EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap?
All the changes to life in Albert Square you need to keep up with.
We're finally in 2026 in EastEnders. 2025 saw some major exits, including the deaths of Nish Panesar and Martin Fowler, along with the departure of Stacey Slater. Elsewhere, we experienced some major comebacks with the returns of Zoe Slater, Anthony Trueman (RIP), and Max Branning. RadioTimes.com is here with a handy update on which characters are leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders in the coming months. So who's in? Who's out? And which rumours are true? Read on for all the latest details on cast changes for EastEnders. EastEnders cast 2026 The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below in order of the character's first appearance. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale Alice Haig as Vicki Fowler Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Kim Medcalf as Sam Mitchell Paul Bradley as Nigel Bates Gemma Bissix as Clare Bates Thomas Law as Peter Beale Karen Henthorn as Julie Bates Perry Fenwick as Billy Mitchell Laila Morse as Mo Harris Jessie Wallace as Kat Moon Michelle Ryan as Zoe Slater Rudolph Walker as Patrick Trueman Shane Ritchie as Alfie Moon Angela Wynter as Yolande Trueman Gillian Wright as Jean Slater Emma Barton as Honey Mitchell Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox Diane Parish as Denise Fox Grace as Janet Mitchell Jake Wood as Max Branning Jacqueline Jossa as Lauren Beale Scott Maslen as Jack Branning Freddie Phillips as Will Mitchell Pierre Counihan-Moullier as Oscar Branning Kitty Castledine as Penny Branning Ellie Dadd as Amy Mitchell Tameka Empson as Kim Fox Lillia Turner as Lily Slater Frankie Day as Ricky Branning Sonny Kendall as Tommy Moon Isabella Brown as Lexi Pearce Kellie Bright as Linda Carter Charlie Suff as Johnny Carter Harriet Thorpe as Elaine Peacock Elliot Briffett as Bert Moon Cody Briffett as Ernie Moon Arayah Harris-Buckles as Pearl Fox Harry Farr as Ollie Carter Stephen Aaron-Sipple as Mark Fowler Jake McNally as Louie Beale Michael Jose Pomares Calixte as Raymond Fox Tony Clay as Callum Highway Maylo Miller as Mica Fox Shiv Jalota as Vinny Panesar Balvinder Sopal as Suki Panesar-Unwin Arthur Gentleman as Albie Watts James Farrar as Zack Hudson Ross Boatman as Harvey Monroe Lois Hawkins as Annie Carter Delroy Atkinson as Howie Danes Heather Peace as Eve Panesar-Unwin Aaron Thiara as Ravi Gulati Jaden Ladega as Denzel Danes Juhaim Rasul Choudhury as Davinder "Nugget" Gulati Colin Salmon as George Knight Francesca Henry as Gina Knight Sophie Khan Levy as Priya Nandra-Hart Aaliyah James as Avani Nandra-Hart Elijah Holloway as Harry Mitchell Lewis Bridgeman as Barney Mitchell Dayo Koleosho as Kojo Asare Laura Doddington as Nicola Mitchell Alex Walkinshaw as Ross Marshall Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness as Jasmine Fisher Ronni Ancona as Bea Pollard Joshua Vaughn as Josh Goodwin And here are the changes to the cast coming soon... JOINING Josh Goodwin (Josh Vaughn) When is Jasmine's brother apparently arriving? March 2026 It has been confirmed that actor Joshua Vaughn will be joining the soap in March as the twin brother of Jasmine Fisher and the long-lost son of Zoe Slater, Josh Goodwin. The casting and the character's name were confirmed in February, following Jasmine's arrest, when Josh made a brief voice cameo. On his first major screen role, Vaughan said: "It has been incredibly humbling to join the cast of EastEnders and find myself at the intersection of the iconic Trueman and Slater families. "Getting to work alongside such legacy actors is a masterclass, and I’ve learned so much from them. Josh is a big ball of love and I’m so excited for the audience to see the drama unfold as he arrives onto the Square". The Sun previously reported that the character will form part of a love triangle with his sister Jasmine and her on-off boyfriend Oscar Branning, meaning Oscar will be caught between the twin siblings. A source told the publication, "This is going to be one of the hottest love triangles the soap world has ever seen. "Oscar is happy with Jasmine, but when her twin arrives, the chemistry between them is something neither can ignore. "It’s going to set temperatures soaring in Walford. But with Jasmine having bumped off her dad, Anthony Truman, at Christmas, the pair had better watch out." The BBC declined to comment on the report at the time. Sandra Goodwin (Dawn Steele) <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/Josh-Sandra-f7f5f4d.jpg" width="4282" height="2854" alt="Josh and Sandra Goodwin stood outside of Walford East tube station in key art for EastEnders. Josh is wearing blue dungarees, a white t-shirt and a blue cardigan, and Sandra is wearing blue jeans and a grey jacket with a bag over her shoulder." title="554273,TITLE:Eastenders" /> When is Sandra Goodwin arriving? March 2026. Holby City and Wild at Heart actress Dawn Steele is also joining the cast of EastEnders for a short stint as Josh's adopted mother, Sandra. In upcoming scenes, Sandra will arrive in Albert Square seeking some answers about Jasmine's imprisonment ahead of her trial. Viewers will soon learn new information about the troubled teen's past, as well as Sandra's version of events. Steele, meanwhile, reflected on a return to BBC Elstree Centre after 4 years: "I was thrilled to be asked to play the role of Sandra who arrives and throws a spanner or two into the Square! "It was so great to go back to Elstree after the end of Holby City. Lots of the same crew, and a few cast, are still there so it was joyful to see them all again. Everyone was so welcoming and I really enjoyed learning new ways of filming, it really is a well-oiled machine, and everyone works so hard." DEPARTING Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) When might Sam Mitchell be returning? Early 2026. Kim Medcalf has reprised the role of Sam Mitchell for a short stint since December 2025. The character returned following the discovery of a lump in her breast, which turned out to be breast cancer and required a lumpectomy. Sam is now undergoing further tests and treatment, but will she decide to part on better terms with son Ricky Branning (Frankie Day) and brother Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden)? The character appeared set to leave in February but decided to stay in Walford to continue her cancer treatment with her family at her side. Radio Times still understands that Kim Medcalf is only back for a limited stint, but it remains to be seen when and how Sam will leave Walford. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. RETURNING Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) When is Grant Mitchell returning? Spring 2026. Ross Kemp has been confirmed to be reprising his role as Grant Mitchell for a short stint this Spring as the character becomes involved in two big storylines. Speaking about his comeback, Kemp said: "I’m truly delighted to be stepping back into Grant Mitchell’s shoes and returning to EastEnders later this year. "As well as exploring Grant’s attempts to reconnect with his son Mark, it’s especially an honour to be part of Nigel’s powerful ongoing dementia storyline, which holds deep personal meaning for me due to a close family connection in real life." Executive producer Ben Wadey added, "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Ross back once more to the legendary role of Grant. "The Mitchells remain one of EastEnders’ defining dynasties, and we can’t wait to see them reunited again. As always when Grant is around, drama inevitably follows him…" Libby Fox (Belinda Owusu) When is Libby Fox returning? 2026. Yes! Denise Fox's younger daughter, Libby Fox, will be back on Albert Square at some point in 2026, as she appeared in the 2027 flash-forward episode, once again played by Belinda Owusu. The episode presents some potential brides for Max, which include Libby's older sister, Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams), and even Denise herself, given that Jack was calling the bride and Denise's phone is one of the ones to ring - despite Denise being absent from the episode, having apparently walked out on Jack the night before. Is the reason for Libby's reappearance that her sister or mother is getting married? We'll have to wait and see. Read More: 21 EastEnders questions we have following that epic Max Branning flashforward episode WHO MAY BE RETURNING? Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) When is Stacey Slater returning? TBC. Lacey Turner took an extended break from the show recently, with Stacey departing for a new life in Brazil alongside her brother, Sean Slater, with her two youngest children, Arthur and Hope. However, Turner has affirmed that she will return to the soap in the future, but no firm return date has been set. So, expect to be without Stacey for a while yet! Which characters departed EastEnders in 2026? The following characters departed EastEnders in 2026. Nish Panesar (Guest) Dr Anthony Trueman Joel Marshall Jake Moon (Guest) Chrissie Watts (Guest) Which characters departed EastEnders in 2025? The following character departed EastEnders in 2025. Nish Panesar Mr Lister (guest) Councillor Donald Barker (guest) Garry Hobbs (guest) Minty Peterson (guest) Peggy Mitchell (guest) Eric Mitchell (guest) Angie Watts (guest) Reiss Colwell Martin Fowler Grant Mitchell (guest) Brenda Collins (guest) Gaz (guest) Andy (guest) Ruby Allen Roman Allen Tom "Rocky" Cotton (guest) Terry Cant (guest) Bex Fowler (guest) Julia Fowler Bianca Jackson Sonia Fowler Felix Baker Bernadette Taylor Jay Brown Jonno Highway (Guest) Hope Fowler Arthur Fowler, Jr. Stacey Slater Stuart Highway (Guest) Ben Mitchell (Guest) Norma Unwin (Guest) Tobias "Okie" Okyere Junior Knight Anna Knight Freddie Slater Teddy Mitchell Barry Evans (Guest) Debbie Bates (Guest) Pat Evans (Guest) Which characters departed EastEnders in 2024? The following characters have departed EastEnders in 2024. Ashton (Guest) Harold Martin (Guest) Sam Mitchell Keanu Taylor (Guest, hallucination) Lucas Johnson (Guest) Ben Mitchell Gloria Knight (Guest) Eddie Knight (Guest) Keeley Wainwright (Guest) Britney Wainwright Dolly Dean-Hudson Whitney Dean Monique Knight (Guest) Xavier Knight (Guest) Karen Taylor (Guest) Stevie Mitchell Debbie Colwell (Guest) Ayesha Siddhu (Guest) Dean Wicks Chrissie Watts (Guest) Jake Moon (Guest) Jane Beale (Guest) Bobby Beale Pastor Gideon Clayton Lola Pearce-Brown (Guest) Joe Wicks (Guest) Holly (Guest) David Wicks (Guest) Micky Miller (Guest) Nancy Carter (Guest, fantasy) Lee Carter (Guest, fantasy) Which characters departed EastEnders in 2023? The following characters have departed EastEnders in 2023. DCI Samantha Keeble (Guest) Ricky Butcher (Guest) Scarlett Butcher Edward "Jed" Chadwick (Guest) Ryan Malloy (Guest) Dr Ash Kaur Vi Highway Shifty Shiv (Guest) Roxy Mitchell (Guest) Duncan Boyd (Guest) Lola Pearce-Brown Lauren Branning (Guest) Louie Beale (Guest) Finlay Baker Jo Cotton (Guest) Peggy Taylor (Guest) Lisa Fowler (Guest) Arthur "Fatboy" Chubb (Guest) Graham Foster (Guest) Dorian Gates (Guest) Nadine Keller (Guest) Theo Hawthorne Karen Taylor Mitch Baker Bailey Baker Mia Atkins Mackenzie Atkins Keanu Taylor Tom "Rocky" Cotton Which characters departed EastEnders in 2022? The following characters departed EastEnders in 2022. Iqra Ahmed Mila Marwa Kioni Marwa Gray Atkins Keegan Baker Tiffany Butcher Isaac Baptiste Aaron Monroe Nancy Carter Avery Baker Rainie Highway Roland Highway Stuart Highway Dana Monroe Frankie Lewis Dr Nina Gupta Kheerat Panesar Lofty Holloway (Guest) Mary Smith (Guest) Disa O'Brien (Guest) Ian Beale (Guest) Colin Russell (Guest) Barry Clark (Guest) Kirsty "Dotty" Cotton Jada Lennox Alyssa Lennox Mick Carter Janine Carter Shirley Carter EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer. Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Game of Thrones movie tipped to be in development from Andor writer - and it concerns House Targaryen
A new chapter in House Targaryen's history may be heading to the big screen.
Is Game of Thrones finally heading to the big screen? The smash hit HBO franchise, which began with the main series and spawned prequels House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has long been rumoured to be getting the cinematic treatment. Page Six Hollywood now reports that former House of Cards showrunner and Andor writer Beau Willimon has already submitted a draft of the script to Warner Bros Discovery (the owners of HBO), who are apparently pleased with it. A source speaking to the publication suggests that the film would explore the conquering of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros by Aegon I Targaryen, dubbed 'The Conqueror' in the lore of Westeros. "All of 'Game of Thrones' stems back to him, and you’ve never seen him on any of the shows," the source noted. However, the main issue that leaves the project uncertain going ahead will be the current acquisition plans by Paramount to take over Warner Bros Discovery, which is tipped to see streaming services HBO Max and Paramount+ merge. While Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount have a deal, the takeover still awaits regulatory approval. Radio Times has reached out to Warner Bros Discovery for comment on the report. It's a story that author George RR Martin has told in detail in his fictional history of House Targaryen, titled Fire and Blood. Aegon becomes the first ruler of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros when he and his sister-wives, Visenya and Rhaenys Targaryen, decide to conquer the continent with their dragons. The characters are ancestors of the Targaryens featured in House of the Dragon, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and the central Game of Thrones series. Much of Aegon's reign ends up including a bloody war with the independent kingdom of Dorne after he forges the Iron Throne. House of the Dragon added a prophecy of "Aegon's dream" to the Targaryen lore, so this may also feature in the film and tie it to the multiple Game of Thrones series. Meanwhile, we were recently given an explosive look at the third run of House of the Dragon, which depicts the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of Dragons. This series is based on later segments of Fire and Blood by George RR Martin. Read More: George RR Martin confirms all-new Game of Thrones prequel set just 10 years before original series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms star reveals unexpected connection to original Game of Thrones series Kit Harington "angered" by Game of Thrones fans who petitioned for season 8 remake House of the Dragon season 3 will arrive on HBO Max in June. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Sky and NOW, along with Game of Thrones and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV. Add House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. If you’re looking for something else to watch in the meantime, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide, or visit our dedicated Fantasy hub. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Industry future finally confirmed ahead of season 4 finale - but with a big twist for fans of the show
"Unlike some of our characters, we know when to leave a party."
The future of HBO/BBC hit Industry has been confirmed ahead of the season 4 finale. The acclaimed financial drama, produced by Bad Wolf, has been renewed for a fifth and final season with show creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay returning to helm the show's conclusion. In a joint statement, the pair said: "We’re privileged to have joined the small, esteemed club of dramas that have run for five seasons on HBO. This March marks a decade since we first began to conceive of the world of Industry and it exists because of the unwavering faith and vision of our partners and former partners at HBO — Casey, Frannie, Kara, Cela, Sam, Kathleen, and Max. Without Jane Tranter’s imagination and belief, the show would simply be a dead idea in a drawer somewhere. She — alongside her partners at Bad Wolf — has been our guiding light and fiercest champion. We’d also like to thank the BBC for their partnership." Down and Kay continued: "For some time now we have been thinking about how best to end the show on an unparalleled high. Unlike some of our characters, we know when to leave a party. "We’d like to thank our evangelical fan base, especially those who have watched from day one." They concluded: "Finally: we owe everything to our crew and the best cast on TV for making our writing live. The characters will live on because of their world-class performances. Seeing the HBO ident in front of our work will never stop being a thrill. It remains the best place to make television, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration well into the future." The series is fronted by long-standing original cast members Myha'la and the BAFTA winner Marisa Abela, as Harper Stern and Yasmin Kara-Hanani, respectively. The current fourth season also stars Ken Leung, Sagar Radia, Miriam Petche, Toheeb Jimoh, Kiernan Shipka, Kal Penn, Max Minghella, and a career-best Kit Harington. Industry has proven to be something of a platform for emerging acting talent, kickstarting the careers of its leading women and also former series stars such as EE BAFTA Rising Star winning Alien: Romulus actor David Jonsson and Mr Burton star Harry Lawtey. It remains to be seen who will return for the final run after the explosive events of the fourth season, which have seen the scope of the series expand outside of the show's initial setting of the fictional bank PierPoint and into an international financial thriller. Read More: Industry season 4 episode 7 drops game-changing revelations – with surprising mystery character reveal Taking to Instagram, Abela posted a carousel of photos related to the series, beginning with one of her beside Myha'la, with the caption: "INDUSTRY HIVE....... INDUSTRY FIVE !!!!!!!!!! THE FINAL SEASON. Let's f***in go". So, we can probably expect to see both of our leading ladies back! Read More: Industry season 4 cast: Full list of new and returning characters Industry airs jaw-dropping twists for multiple characters and shock exit Industry season 4 airs surprising sex scene and marks return of controversial character Industry season 4 concludes on HBO in the US on Sunday 22 February 2026 and on Monday 23 February on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. Add Industry to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
Industry season 4 soundtrack: Full list of songs in BBC/HBO drama
Fantastic music is a given in Industry, but what songs feature in season 4?
With only one episode of Industry season 4 left to go, there's really no knowing just where the series will turn. Knowing the HBO/BBC series by now though, things are only set to get a touch more dark and twisted the closer we career into the finale. For now, we get to enjoy the penultimate episode of the series, which really does see a lot happen for our main cast of characters. The downfall of Tender truly began the other week but this episode sees Whitney (Max Minghella) on a clawing back mission to get his company back on track. However, there seem to be plenty more powers at play in Tender than initially realised, making for some pretty high stakes – especially for Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Henry (Kit Harington), who have put a pretty big punt on the company. This fourth season of the BBC/HBO drama is officially almost over, with the stakes looking ever higher as the walls start to slowly close in our returning favourite (and semi-problematic) characters. This season has also introduced us to some new faces – but one of the show's main characters is obviously the show's signature synth and electro score (which is composed by Nathan Micay). This fourth season is jam-packed full of '80s anthems, with the soundtrack only continuing to surprise viewers, much like the plot lines and characters. But while there's a lot going on in this season of Industry, fans will know that another focus of the show is the music. What songs are featured in each episode though? Scroll on to find out about the music used so far in the new season (which will be updated weekly), as well as the soundtrack of Industry season 3. Industry season 4 soundtrack: Full list of songs in BBC/HBO drama Industry season 4 episode 1 - Tender True Faith - New Order Firestarter (Empirion Mix) - The Prodigy Space Song - Beach House Fine Time - New Order La Mer - Charles Trenet Love Is Blue - Marty Robbins Tell Me Something (feat Gaia Weiss) - Tenashee, DJ Tennis & Ashee Industry season 4 episode 2 - The Commander and the Grey Lady Our House - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young You and Me - Penny & The Quarters I.O.U. - Freeez Jazz Suite No. 2: Waltz 2 - Dmitri Shostakovich Is That All There Is? - Peggy Lee I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night) - The Electric Prunes Magical Moments - Henrik Lars Wikström, Anders Johan Greger Lewen & Anders Gunnar Kampe My Only Wish - Henrik Lars Wikström, Anders Johan Greger Lewen & Anders Gunnar Kampe Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams Where The Streets Have No Name (I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You) - Pet Shop Boys Industry season 4 episode 3 - Habseligkeiten O du mein Österreich - János Sándor & Hungarian State Opera Orchestra Bassically - Tei Shi Horst Wessel Lied - Milva Orinoco Flow - Enya Industry season 4 episode 4 - 1,000 Yoots, 1 Marilyn All of My Tomorrows - Anders Gunnar Kampe & Robert Lundgren Happyness - Molly Nilsson All On You (Perfume) - Paris Angels Vienna - Ultravox Set You Free - N-Trance Forever Young - Alphaville Industry season 4 episode 5 - Eyes without a Face Mother& Child - Sonny Okosuns Panter (feat Kasai Allstars & Basokin) [Instrumental] - Montparnasse Musique Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol Industry season 4 episode 6 - Dear Henry Both Sides Now - Judy Collins Silence (DJ Tiësto’s In Search of Sunrise Remix) - Delerium Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor - Tiffany Poon Industry season 4 episode 7 - Points of Emphasis Veridis Quo - Daft Punk The Promise - When In Rome Heroes (Tony Carrasco Mix) - Big Ben Tribe I Ran (So Far Away) - A Flock of Seagulls Industry season 3 soundtrack Industry season 3 episode 1 - Il Mattino ha L'Oro Bocca New Gold Dream - Simple Minds Polyhmnal - Makeup and Vanity Candy Walls - TR/ST Blue Water - Sally Oldfield The Vibration - Sonny Harris & The Soul Reflections Feel the Drive - Doctor’s Cat Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money) - Pet Shop Boys Industry season 3 episode 2 - Smoke and Mirrors You Could Be - Anz, George Riley Il Cielo in una stanza - Mina Gotta Let You Go - Dominica High Time He Went - Renee Girls On Film - Duran Duran Industry season 3 episode 3 - It Figure With Flowers - W. H. Lung Taking Off - Tommy Doom Z’alp - Jodlerklub Edelweiss Thun Parce que tu crois - Charles Aznavour Lonely Days - Hudson Mohawke Don’t Go Lose It Bay - K Lone Music To Watch Girls By - The Bob Crewe Generation Industry season 3 episode 4 - White Mischief High On You - Buzzy Lee You Can’t Win But You Can’t Lose - Nathan Micay Irreversible Damage - Algiers, Zack De La Rocha Little Drummer Boy - Low Les Fleur - Ramsay Lewis Shame On a Nuh (feat. Raekwon, Ol’ Dirty Bastard & Method Man) - Wu-Tang Clan Industry season 3 episode 5 - Company Man Boy - Book of Love Charmed - Redinho, Σtella Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis - London Symphony Orchestra Nobody Knows - Pastor T. L. Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir Cmon - Brian Eno, Fred again… Industry season 3 episode 6 - Nikki Beach, or: So Many Ways to Lose Autoglide - Demi Riquísimo It’s Not Over - Grace Alexithymia - Ollie Leslie Sealed with a Kiss - Santo & Johnny Getting Away With It - Electronic Always on My Mind - Pet Shop Boys Industry season 3 episode 7 - Useful Idiot East to Be Hard - Three Dog Night 21st Century Living - Tommy Down The Death of Fomo - Neil Micay Modular 4 - Godford You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - Jimmy Somervile Begin Again - Freddie And The Scenarios, Diego Herrera Bombtrack - Rage Against the Machine Industry season 3 episode 8 - Infinite Largesse Blurred - Darkstar When We Were That What Wept For The Sea - Colin Stetson Symphony No.2 in C Minor - Resurrection / 5th Movement The Last Goodbye - The Kills Natural Habitat (feat. Ken Carson) - 070 Shake Love Is Blue - Paul Mauriat Love Is Blue - Paul Mauriat Qui aime-t-il vraiment? - Francoise Hardy Home Again - Carole King End Credits - Let’s Go Make Some Money - Nathan Micay Industry seasons 1-3 are available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK, and season 4 continues every Monday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The drama airs on HBO in the US. Add Industry to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.
Industry season 4 cast: Full list of new and returning characters
The investment banking drama returns for its fourth outing.
It's only a matter of days until Industry returns on our screens for what is set to be another gripping instalment, this time with a step away from the walls of Pierpoint & Co. The stellar main cast is once again headed up by Myha'la, Marisa Abela and Ken Leung, with season 3's Kit Harington returning as Sir Henry Muck who is balancing his own personal problems while trying to get to grips with married life to Yasmin. Their relationship in season 4 is "spinning out of control", according to Abela, who also teased: "She is not only a wife, but essentially a caregiver to someone who resents her for needing her care." Yasmin's somewhat love triangle is no more with the departure of Harry Lawtey, who was previously part of the core cast as Robert Spearing. Lawtey exited the series and previously told The Telegraph: "Ultimately I feel like I’m in a place where I’ve said everything I had to say with a character, and I think both me and the writers felt mutually happy with where we left him." But have no fear as there are plenty of new characters set to fill the void, with the likes of Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton, Claire Forlani (Departure) and Kal Penn (Designated Survivor) joining the cast, as well as The Handmaid's Tale star Max Minghella, The Last Showgirl's Kiernan Shipka, and The Serial Killer's Wife's Jack Farthing. How do they slot into this season's drama? Well, read on for everything you need to know about the returning faces and new additions to Industry season 4 below. If you also need a refresher on the previous season's characters, scroll on for those too. Industry season 4 cast: Full list of new and returning characters The following cast members have been confirmed for Industry season 4. For more information about the characters and where you've seen the actors who play them before, read on. Myha'la as Harper Stern Marisa Abela as Yasmin Kara-Hanani, Lady Muck Kit Harington as Sir Henry Muck Charlie Heaton as Jim Dycker Toheeb Jimoh as Kwabena Bannerman Kal Penn as Jay Jonah Atterbury Miriam Petche as Sweetpea Golightly Sagar Radia as Rishi Ramdani Kiernan Shipka as Hayley Clay Ken Leung as Eric Tao Max Minghella as Whitney Halberstram Andrew Havill as Alexander, Viscount Norton Roger Barclay as Otto Mostyn Tom Stourton as James Ashford Jack Farthing as Edward Smith Amy James-Kelly as Jennifer Bevan Claire Forlani as Cordelia Hanani-Spyrka Edward Holcroft as Sebastian Stefanowicz Myha'la plays Harper Stern Who is Harper? Originally from New York, Harper started as a graduate trainee at London investment bank Pierpoint & Co but lied about her educational background on her CV. Her career journey has been tumultuous, but now she's working at Otto Mostyn's fund. However, when she starts feeling as though Otto is watching her and trying to control her fund, she's keen to find a way out. Where have I seen Myha'la before? You might know her from the Loch Henry episode of Black Mirror, Netflix thriller Leave the World Behind, comedy-horror Bodies Bodies Bodies or Swiped. Marisa Abela plays Yasmin Kara-Hanani, Lady Muck Who is Yasmin? While Yasmin used to be stationed on the Foreign Exchange Sales (FX) desk at Pierpoint, a brief stint in Private Wealth Management and then a stint on the CPS desk, Yasmin and went on to manage Pierpoint's relationship with Sir Henry, she has now reached the levels of high society she's clearly always been destined for. Married to Henry, things aren't quite as plain sailing as they seem with Yasmin left weighing up her options. Nevertheless, she's set to forge a new path in Henry's new company, which sees her "looked at as useful by those around her and that's probably the happiest that we ever get to see Yasmin," according to Abela. Where have I seen Marisa Abela before? Abela won a BAFTA for her role as Yasmin in Industry but her CV includes playing singer Amy Winehouse in Back to Black, as well as credits in Netflix's Rogue Agent, Sky thriller COBRA and Black Bag. Ken Leung plays Eric Tao Who is Eric? While Eric was previously made a partner at Pierpoint, he's back in the US trying to get as far away from his past life. However, Eric can't resist the pull of working in that world again and with mentee Harper – even if his personal life is somewhat in ruins. Where have I seen Ken Leung before? He starred in M Night Shyamalan's thriller Old and played Miles in Lost. You might also recognise him from Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series, American medical drama The Night Shift and X-Men: The Last Stand. Kit Harington plays Sir Henry Muck Who is Henry? A British aristocrat who previously ran green tech energy company Lumi, Henry's life has changed quite a bit since we last saw him. Now navigating newlywed life with Yasmin, a failed politics career and new opportunities, Henry initially seems to be on a downward spiral. What else has Kit Harington been in? He's best known for Game of Thrones. Other projects include Netflix's Criminal: UK and the Marvel film Eternals. Sagar Radia plays Rishi Ramdani Who is Rishi? A former trader at Pierpoint who has a sharp tongue and a wicked temper, Rishi's world imploded in season 3 as he tried avoiding paying his six-figure gambling debts. That all caught up with him when bookie Vinay (Asim Chaudhry) came knocking for his six-figure cash loan and shockingly shot his wife dead. Now, Rishi is dealing with the fallout from that and he's "still suffering with a large amount of guilt, deep shock, and potentially denial," according to Radia. Where have I seen Sagar Radia before? He played AJ Nair in ITV's The Good Karma Hospital. Miriam Petche plays Sweetpea Golightly Who is Sweetpea? A former graduate trainee at Pierpoint, Sweetpea has never been afraid to voice her opinion but now she's working with Harper at Mostyn Asset Management. What else has Miriam Petche been in? Her most notable role before Industry was the fantasy children's drama The Worst Witch. Roger Barclay plays Lord Otto Mostyn Who is Otto Mostyn? Henry's powerful and influential godfather, to whom Yasmin's dead father owed money. Mostyn begins season 4 as Harper's new boss after she joins his company. However, he's not as well-meaning as it may seem. What else has Roger Barclay been in? Barclay has also appeared in The Bay and the Johnny English films. Andrew Havill plays Alexander, Viscount Norton Who is Lord Norton? A media mogul who owns right-wing newspapers and is the paternal uncle of Sir Henry Muck. He also proves to be another father figure for Yasmin. What else has Andrew Havill been in? Havill is best known for appearing in numerous costume dramas, including Downton Abbey, The Crown, The Nevers, and Taboo. Conor MacNeill as Kenny Kilbane Who is Kenny? A former VP on the FX desk at Pierpoint and Yasmin's former line manager. After a stint in rehab, Kenny continued to work on bettering himself, but was fired by Eric. Kenny returns to help Harper's business in season 4. Where have I seen Conor MacNeill before? His CV includes BBC true crime drama The Sixth Commandment and thriller The Tourist, Channel 4 police procedural No Offence and Irish series An Crisis. MacNeill is also set to star in Outlander prequel series, Blood of My Blood. New Industry season 4 cast members Charlie Heaton as Jim Dycker Who is Jim Dycker? A financial journalist who is trying to get to the bottom of a major scoop. What else has Charlie Heaton been in? Heaton is best known for his role as Jonathan Byers in Stranger Things, but has also starred in DCI Banks and Casualty. In terms of films, Heaton has appeared in Marrowbone, The New Mutants and No Future. Toheeb Jimoh as Kwabena Bannerman Who is Kwabena Bannerman? Kwabena is a trader working with Harper and Sweetpea who comes from a privately educated background. "He’s got the kind of innate confidence that only lifelong financial stability can give you," Jimoh teases. What else has Toheeb Jimoh been in? Jimoh is best known for his role as Sam Obisanya in Ted Lasso, also having had roles in The Power and Anthony. Kal Penn as Jay Jonah Atterbury Who is Jay Jonah Atterbury? The CEO of payment processing company Tender, Jay works closely with Whitney but seems to have let the power of manning the company go to his head. What else has Kal Penn been in? Penn is known for his roles in Designated Survivor, House and How I Met Your Mother. He has had recent roles in American Horror Story: NYC and The Santa Clauses. Kiernan Shipka as Hayley Clay Who is Hayley Clay? Haley is an employee at Tender who is an intriguing new addition to the cast. "She's tenacious, feisty, mysterious, and down to play ball," according to Shipka. What else has Kiernan Shipka been in? Shipka is known for her roles in Mad Men as Sally Draper, as well as her leading role as Sabrina in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. In terms of films, she has most recently starred in The Last Showgirl, Sweethearts and Red One. Max Minghella as Whitney Halberstram Who is Whitney Halberstram? Whitney is the CFO at Tender and is keen to take the company from just being a payment processor to a full-blown bank. He's "brimming with ruthless ambition," having a "silver tongue and a mercurial past," according to Minghella. What else has Max Minghella been in? Minghella is best known for his role in The Handmaid's Tale as Nick Blaine, having also starred in The Social Network, The Mindy Project, Babylon and Spiral. Amy James-Kelly as Jennifer Bevan MP Who is Jennifer Bevan? Jennifer is an MP who went head-to-head with Henry in their local election but becomes close to Yasmin as they become increasingly useful to each other. "Jenni is young, keen and has that naive determination to drive change that we'll see be constantly tested throughout," James-Kelly teases. What else has Amy James-Kelly been in? James-Kelly is best known for her role as Maddie Heath in Coronation Street, but has also had roles in Safe, Gentleman Jack, Three Families, Everyone Else Burns and Military Wives. Industry season 3 cast Harry Lawtey plays Robert Spearing Who is Robert? He works on the CPS desk at Pierpoint. Robert has also been assigned to look after Sir Henry and ensure that the bank's needs are being met. Robert is now dating Venetia, but still has a complicated relationship with toxic client Nicole. Where have I seen Harry Lawtey before? The actor starred in BBC romantic comedy-drama You & Me, mystery series Magpie Murders, Netflix's The Letter for the King and the Joker sequel film as Harvey Dent. Sarah Parish plays Nicole Craig Who is Nicole? A Pierpoint client who takes no prisoners. She is a sexual predator who has targeted Harry, Harper, Venetia and likely others. Where have I seen Sarah Parish before? Her extensive CV includes Harlan Coben's Stay Close, crime dramas Bancroft and Broadchurch, sitcom Trollied, BBC comedy W1A, Netflix YA drama Geek Girl, and more. Indy Lewis plays Venetia Berens Who is Venetia? She works on the FX Desk at Pierpoint. Venetia is described as "bright-eyed, razor-sharp and not afraid to talk back to those in power". She's dating Harry when season 3 opens. Where have I seen Indy Lewis before? She has also appeared in Spanish-American drama La Fortuna. Adam Levy plays Charles Hanani Who is Charles? Yasmin's "jet-setting playboy" father. Charles has been embezzling money from his publishing company and is now on the run. Where have I seen Adam Levy before? He appeared in Netflix's The Witcher as Mousesack. Elena Saurel plays Anna Gearing Who is Anna? The head of FutureDawn Partners, an ethical investment fund, is Harper's boss after taking a chance on her and making her her assistant. What else has Elena Saurel been in? You might know her from the ITV comedy Buffering with Iain Stirling. Trevor White plays Bill Adler Who is Adler? The global head of FICC at Pierpoint, Adler is a major voice at Pierpoint and is an old colleague of Eric's who he goes way back with. What else has Trevor White been in? A Canadian and British actor, White has had numerous film and television credits, with recurring roles in the series The Durrells, Millennium, Episodes, Hunted, and X Company. Sarah Goldberg plays Petra Koenig Who is Petra? A FutureDawn portfolio manager. She joins forces with Harper, much to the ire of her colleague and so-called friend Anna. What else has Sarah Goldberg been in? Goldberg is best known for Bill Hader's comedy-drama Barry. Fiona Button plays Denise Oldroyd Who is Denise? A lawyer and friend to Yasmin, Denise is the older sister of Yasmin's ex-beau Seb. Denise also strikes up a spark with Eric. What else has Fiona Button been in? Button is best known for her role as Rose Defoe in The Split but has also starred in Grantchester, Death in Paradise and Truelove. Industry seasons 1-3 are available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK, and season 4 premieres on Monday 12th January 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The drama airs on HBO in the US. Add Industry to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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Euphoria season 3: Release date, cast and latest news
The teen drama is returning for season 3 – but when?
*Warning: This article contains spoilers for Euphoria season 2.* There's only a couple of months now until the release of the third season of Euphoria but with the sad news of the passing of Eric Dane, the TV world continues to be in mourning for the actor. The tragic news of Dane's death comes less than a year after he announced his ALS diagnosis, a type of motor neurone disease. It is understood that Dane did shoot scenes for season 3 of Euphoria and did so in a wheelchair due to his health. At the time, Dane told People: "I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week. I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time." Euphoria creator Sam Levinson paid tribute to Dane following the news of his passing, saying in a statement shared with <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/eric-dane-tribute-euphoria-1236667986/#recipient_hashed=33c0c7f173564d79d8924e43d1c145bfb88e74d6fbd13538f00fab0da97eb50e&recipient_salt=cb0a2b15451baa43b0c9176c29dc6a0c313c2568f34a8f29641454571a7a7e55&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_campaign=newsalert&utm_content=665749_02-19-2026&utm_term=9909573?utm_medium=&utm_source=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_id=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Variety: "I’m heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift. Eric’s family is in our prayers. May his memory be for a blessing." More recently, the official trailer for Euphoria season 3 dropped and teased more trouble for Rue (Zendaya) as she's pestered by drug dealers, wedding bells for Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Nate (Jacob Elordi), as well as plenty of other drama. The new footage also teases online chaos for Cassie, and a reunion between Rue and Jules (Hunter Schafer). Picking up five years after the events of season 2, this third season will see the cast navigating life outside of high school for the first time. As well as returning cast members like Zendaya, Schafer, Sweeney, Elordi and Colman Domingo, set pictures of the third season have also confirmed the return of Alexa Demie. There's also a couple of new cast additions, with more on them below. With that in mind, when is the third season set to be released? Read on for everything we know so far about Euphoria season 3. Euphoria season 3 release date: When is it coming out? The third season is coming to our screens on 13th April, 2026 on Sky Atlantic and NOW - four years after season 2. It had initially been reported that the series would be returning in 2025, but after multiple delays due to many factors including the cast's complex schedules and the dual writer-actor strikes in 2023, production only kicked off back in February. HBO announced at the beginning of February 2022 that Euphoria would be back for season 3 so it's certainly been quite the wait for new episodes. View oEmbed on the source website "Sam, Zendaya, and the entire cast and crew of Euphoria have taken season 2 to extraordinary heights, challenging narrative convention and form, while maintaining its heart," said Francesca Orsi, EVP of HBO Programming. "We couldn't be more honoured to work with this gifted, wildly talented team or more excited to continue our journey with them into season 3." Who's returning in the Euphoria season 3 cast? The following returning cast members have been confirmed for Euphoria season 3. Zendaya as Rue Bennett Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn Jacob Elordi as Nate Jacobs Alexa Demie as Maddy Perez Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard Eric Dane as Cal Jacobs Maude Apatow as Lexi Howard Chloe Cherry as Faye Colman Domingo as Ali Muhammed Austin Abrams as Ethan Daley Zendaya will be reprising her role of Rue, with Casey Bloys, HBO's Chief Content Officer, telling TVLine: "She's going to be in season 3." Back in November 2024, it was confirmed that Storm Reid would not be returning as Gia Bennett, with the Last of Us actress speaking about the decision more recently. Talking to TMZ, she confirmed she's not in the upcoming season but admitted that she's "so excited to watch it, I can’t wait". As for why she won't be returning, Reid explained that she "got stuff going on" and was about to graduate from USC, adding that "schedules just can’t align sometimes." Schafer admitted on the Call Her Daddy podcast in August 2024 that she has "no f**king idea what's going on" with season 3, but she was later confirmed to be returning alongside co-stars including Sydney Sweeney, Maude Apatow, Jacob Elordi and Alexa Demie. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Sweeney was asked how it feels to be returning to the character, to which the actress admitted that "Cassie is crazy", adding: "Oh, she’s even worse." Sweeney's comments follow her recent reveal that the third season of Euphoria is seriously unhinged, telling Empire magazine: "She is crazy. She makes so many mistakes. She’s flawed on so many levels, but she does it all from a place of love. "It could be a sad version of love, as well. It’s so much fun to play a character that is as crazy as she is. "Sam [Levinson] is such a brilliant filmmaker to work with, because I’ll read something, then I’ll call him, and I’m like, ‘Let’s go crazier.’ And he’s like, ‘I’m all in.’ And this season is unhinged." Colman Domingo confirmed his own involvement in an interview, while Dominic Fike's return was also later confirmed. One fan-favourite character who won't be returning is Fez, following the tragic death of actor Angus Cloud in July 2023. Yet, it remains to be seen if they will find a way to incorporate Cloud into the third season through pre-recorded footage. We left his character in a precarious situation (but alive) after being shot in the stomach in the finale, before being taken into police custody. Long-term cast member Barbie Ferreira, who played Kat in the series, will also not be returning for the upcoming third season. "After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character, Kat, I’m having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye," she wrote in an Instagram story, alongside a photo of fan art made by her co-star Hunter Schafer. With the sad news of Eric Dane's passing, many fans may be wondering if he's set to appear in season 3. However, Dane's rep did confirm to People that he filmed scenes prior to his death. New stars will be joining for the new season, including Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Toby Wallace, Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Danielle Deadwyler, Marshawn Lynch, Anna Van Patten, Asante Blackk, Bella Podaras, Bill Bodner, Cailyn Rice, Christopher Ammanuel, Christopher Grove, Colleen Camp and Darrell Britt-Gibson. Also rounding out the cast are newcomers Eli Roth, Gideon Adlon, Hemky Madera, Homer Gere, Jack Topalian, James Landry Hébert, Jeff Wahlberg, Jessica Blair Herman, Justin Sintic, Kadeem Hardison and Kwame Patterson. They'll be joined by even more new additions that include: Madison Thompson, Matthew Willig, Meredith Mickelson, Natasha Lyonne, Priscilla Delgado, Rebecca Pidgeon, Sam Trammell, Smilez, Trisha Paytas, Tyler Lawrence Gray, and Vinnie Hacker. What is the plot of Euphoria season 3? Levinson has described the third season of the show as a "film noir". Speaking to Elle, he explained he hopes to "explore what it means to be an individual with principles in a corrupt world." Most importantly, seeing as it's been three years since season 2, it has been confirmed that season 3 will feature a time jump away from high school. "It’s important because there’s only so much high school drama you can deal with," Zendaya said to Entertainment Weekly's <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/1236178/435298/7615?i=1000671660941&subId1=radiotimes-1592106&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fchallengers-star-zendaya-fall-festival-recap-and%2Fid1375036030%3Fi%3D1000671660941" target="_blank" rel="sponsored" data-id="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/challengers-star-zendaya-fall-festival-recap-and/id1375036030?i=1000671660941" data-type="link">The Awards podcast, and quipped: "'And then she cheats on her boyfriend again!'" It appears many strands will be picked up from the season 2 finale, including the reveal of Cassie's relationship with her best friend Maddy's boyfriend, Nate. And this season, Levinson has confirmed, they're getting married! Speaking at an HBO Max presentation in London back in December, Levinson said of the new season (via Variety): "We basically pick up Rue [Zendaya] south of the border in Mexico, in debt to Laurie [Kelly], trying to come up with some very innovative ways to pay it off." "And then Cassie [Sweeney] is living in the suburbs with Nate [Elordi], they’re engaged and she’s very addicted to social media and envious of what appears to be the big lives that all of her high school classmates are living at this point in time." He promised: "I feel strongly this is our best season yet… I will say that Cassie and Nate do in fact get married. I’m confirming it. And I promise that it will be an unforgettable night." But can Cassie and Maddy mend their friendship? Levinson added that "Maddy [Demie] is working in Hollywood at a talent agency for a manager, she’s obviously got her own side hustles going. And Lexi [Apatow] is an assistant to a showrunner played by Sharon Stone, who is just absolutely delightful and a true icon," while also revealing that "Jules [Schafer] is in art school, very nervous about having a career as a painter and trying to avoid responsibility at all costs." Is there a trailer for Euphoria season 3? Yes, and you can watch it below: View oEmbed on the source website Euphoria is available to watch on Sky Atlantic and NOW with an Entertainment Membership. 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.
Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast?
All the comings and goings in the lively village in 2026.
We've finally arrived at 2026 in Emmerdale - and there have been some big changes. The year has started with a bang with the departure of Kev Townsend (Chris Coghill), while Ray Walters (Joe Absolom) stabbed his evil adopted mother, Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths), to death to end her cycle of abuse, before being murdered himself by a mystery assailant. However, there will be more changes in the village in 2026. Read on for your essential guide from RadioTimes.com to the latest Emmerdale cast news that you absolutely need to know. Emmerdale cast: Who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast? Emmerdale cast 2026 The full present regular cast for Emmerdale can be found below. Ryan Hawley as Robert Sugden Chris Chittell as Eric Pollard Claire King as Kim Tate Isabel Hodgins as Victoria Sugden James Hooton as Sam Dingle Ned Porteous as Joe Tate Lisa Riley as Mandy Dingle Mark Charnock as Marlon Dingle Dominic Brunt as Paddy Kirk Eden Taylor-Draper as Belle Dingle Emma Atkins as Charity Dingle Jeff Hordley as Cain Dingle Tony Audenshaw as Bob Hope Patrick Mower as Rodney Blackstock Nicola Wheeler as Nicola King Zoe Henry as Rhona Goskirk Rosie Bentham as Gabby Thomas Charlotte Bellamy as Laurel Thomas Lucy Pargeter as Chastity "Chas" Dingle Danny Miller as Aaron Dingle Nick Miles as Jimmy King Jack Downham as Noah Dingle Katie Hill as Sarah Sugden Gabrielle Dowling as Cathy Hope Alfie Clarke as Arthur Thomas Natalie J. Robb as Moira Dingle Ash Palmisciano as Matty Barton Rebecca Bakes as Angelica King Chris Bisson as Jai Sharma Joe-Warren Plant as Jacob Sugden Luca Hoyle as Elliot Windsor Harvey Rogerson as Leo Goskirk Huey Quinn as Kyle Winchester Kai Assi as Archie Breckle Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt Michelle Hardwick as Vanessa Woodfield Mike Parr as Ross Barton Jonny McPherson as Dr Liam Cavanagh Amelia Flanagan as April Windsor Amy Walsh as Tracy Robinson Charlie Munro Joyce as Carl Holliday Arthur Cockroft as Moses Dingle Jack Jennings as Johnny Woodfield Tilly-Rue Foster as Dotty Thomas Karen Blick as Lydia Dingle Andrew Scarborough as Graham Foster Bobby Dunsmoir as Isaac Dingle Olivia Bromley as Dawn Fletcher James Moore as Ryan Stocks Rebecca Sarker as Dr Manpreet Sharma Jay Kontzle as Billy Fletcher Bradley Johnson as Vinnie Dingle Joshua Richards as Bear Wolf Noah Ryan Aspinall as Lucas Taylor Bella James as Eve Dingle Lawrence Robb as Mackenzie Boyd Kevin Mathurin as Charles Anderson Louise Jameson as Mary Goskirk William Ash as Caleb Miligan Flo Wilson as Claudette Anderson Beth Cordingly as Ruby Miligan Georgia Jay as Steph Miligan Fred Kettle as Dylan Penders Shebz Miah as Kammy Hadiq Bradley Riches as Lewis Barton Here are the following changes ahead of the regular cast. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. RETURNING Dr Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) Introduced last year for Jacob's foray into medicine at Hotten General, Dr Todd will be making a return for an extended run on the soap in a new storyline that depicts her as a workplace bully. In a statement on her return, Harker said: "I’m delighted to be back at Emmerdale for a longer stint playing Doctor Todd. She’s a complex character and from what I’ve been told so far, quite a tricky one for Jacob to navigate. Workplace bullying is commonplace, and it will be interesting to see it brought to our screens in a serial drama such as Emmerdale." Meanwhile, Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw added: "We are looking forward to seeing the machinations of someone like Caitlin Todd, and it’s not just at the hospital where she will start to make an impression. Caroline is a fabulous actor and brings such great experience to this role - we can’t wait for her to play out what we have planned for the character." Just how nasty will Dr Todd get? Steph Miligan (Georgia Jay) When is Steph Miligan returning? TBC. Ruby and Caleb's daughter, Steph Miligan, fled Emmerdale last year to start afresh and get away from her trauma and heartache. However, actress Georgia Jay is off on her maternity leave, which means that Steph won't be away from the village permanently. Will Steph be in a better place when she returns? And where will she stand with ex-boyfriend Ross Barton? Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) When is Victoria Sugden returning? TBC. Actress Isabel Hodgins has taken maternity leave from Emmerdale. Isabel revealed to The Mirror: “I will miss it. I love the people there, but I’ve worked there for 19 years, so I feel like I’ve done what I’ve wanted to do and been selfish with my career. “Now, it’s time to devote my life to being a mum, that feels right to me. But there’s still FaceTime, so they won’t forget me!” The character left the village to stay with stepmother Diane Sugden to escape her guilt for killing half-brother John Sugden in self-defence. Will Victoria feel more at peace when she eventually returns? Who has left Emmerdale in 2026? The following characters departed in 2026. Kev Townsend Celia Daniels John Sugden Ray Walters Who has left Emmerdale in 2025? The following characters departed in 2025. Wendy Posner Anthony Fox Tom King (Guest) Suzy Merton Amy Wyatt Leyla Harding Dylan (Guest) Ella Forster Brenda Walker Cathy Hope Nate Robinson (Guest) Gail Loman Cara Robinson (Guest) Bernice Blackstock (Guest) Faith Dingle (Guest) Who has left Emmerdale in 2024? The following characters departed in 2024. Heath Hope Lisa Dingle (Guest, voice) Damon "Harry" Harris (Guest) Amit Sharma Gus Malcolms Ethan Anderson Nicky Miligan Suni Sharma Josh Cope (guest) Samson Dingle Emma Barton (Guest) Nate Robinson Helen Fox (Guest) Tom King Amelia Spencer Esther Spencer Daz Spencer (Guest) Will Taylor Jade Garrick (Guest) Who has left Emmerdale in 2023? The following characters departed Emmerdale in 2023. Priya Sharma Amba Metcalfe Marcus Dean Ally Naomi Walters Marshall Hamston Rishi Sharma Georgia Sharma Colin Hamston Dan Spencer Victor Anderson Craig Reed Bernice Blackstock David Metcalfe Theo Metcalfe Damon "Harry" Harris Chloe Harris Reuben Harris Zak Dingle Who left Emmerdale in 2022? The following characters have departed Emmerdale in 2022. Gavin Ellis Chapman DS Rogers Carol Butler Meena Jutla Jason Denshaw Alex Moore Kit Sandra Flaherty Faith Dingle PC Harriet Finch Liv Dingle Diane Sugden Al Chapman Who else will be in the village by the end of the year? View Riddle on the source website Visit our dedicated Emmerdale page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch check out 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.
Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?
Your essential guide to the comings and goings on the cobbles in 2026.
With twists and turns galore in soapland, it can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the cast of Coronation Street. We have now started 2026 in earnest, following the shocking death of Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) during the crossover event with Emmerdale, Corriedale. RadioTimes.com is here with a handy update on which characters are leaving, joining and returning to the cobbles of Coronation Street in the coming months. So who's in? Who's out? And which rumours are true? Read on for all the latest details on cast changes. Coronation Street cast 2026 The full present regular cast for Coronation Street can be found below. William Roache as Ken Barlow Barbara Knox as Rita Sullivan Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts Ben Price as Nick Tilsley Michael La Vell as Kevin Webster Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne David Neilson as Roy Cropper Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby Georgia Taylor as Toyah Habeeb Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs Jimmi Harkishin as Dev Alahan Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass Andy Whyment as Kirk Sutherland Gareth Pierce as Todd Grimshaw Sam Robertson as Adam Barlow Jennie McAlpine as Fiz Dobbs Antony Cotton as Sean Tully Sam Aston as Chesney Brown Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan Ryan Prescott as Ryan Connor Alison King as Carla Connor Liam McCheyne as Dylan Wilson Mikey North as Gary Windass Patti Clare as Mary Taylor Charlie Wrenshall as Liam Connor Jr. Peter Gunn as Brian Packham Cherylee Houston as Izzy Armstrong Kyran Bowes as Jack Webster Isabella Flanagan as Hope Stape Catherine Tyldesley as Eva Price William Flanagan as Joseph Brown Macy Alabi as Ruby Dobbs Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe Bobby Bradshaw as Jake Windass Grace Ashcroft-Gardner as Lily Platt Sair Khan as Alya Nazir Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter Liam Bairstow as Alex Warner Joshua Leavy as Harry Platt Aurora Bradshaw as Susie Price Julie Goulding as Shona Platt Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman Sally Carman as Abi Webster Maureen Lipman as Evelyn Plummer Jason Callender as James Bailey Trevor Michael Georges as Ed Bailey Ryan Russell as Michael Bailey Jane Hazlegrove as Bernie Winter Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas Tony Maudsley as George Shuttleworth Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman Vinta Morgan as Ronnie Bailey Vicky Myers as DS Lisa Swain Jodie Prenger as Glenda Shuttleworth Cait Fitton as Lauren Bolton Claire Sweeney as Cassie Plummer Jacob Roberts as DC Kit Green Sydney Martin as Betsy Swain Henry Meller as Dorin Pop Farrel Hegarty as Lou Michaelis Ryan Mulvey as Brody Michaelis James Cartwright as Theo Silverton Jonathan Howard as Carl Webster Savanna Pennington as Joanie Michaelis Molly Kilduff as Shanice Michaelis Raphael Akuwudike as Ollie Driscoll Aaron McCusker as Ben Driscoll Pauline McGlynn as Maggie Driscoll Lucas Hodgson-Wale as Will Driscoll Beth Nixon as Megan Walsh Olivia Frances-Brown as Jodie Ramsey Below are the upcoming changes to the regular cast. LEAVING Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) When is Cassie Plummer leaving? Summer 2026. Actress Claire Sweeney has confirmed that she will be leaving the role of Tyrone's scheming mother and Steve's girlfriend, Cassie Plummer, in the coming months. Sweeney will be leaving the show to join the cast of the UK and Ireland tour of Annie to play Miss Hannigan. Radio Times understands that ITV bosses have known about the actress's departure from the soap for a while now and that they already have a big storyline planned for the character's exit. A Coronation Street spokesperson said: "We wish Claire every success playing Miss Hannigan and congratulate her on being offered a role she has long wanted to play. "Cassie will be on the cobbles until the summer during which time she will continue to make her presence felt in Weatherfield leading up to a great exit storyline." Will Cassie leave the Street on bad terms? Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) When is Debbie Webster leaving? 2027. Actress Sue Devaney is being written out of the show as her fan-favourite character Debbie Webster is due to be killed off in a long-running dementia storyline. Devaney first appeared as 15-year-old Debbie Webster and starred in the role for one year before returning to the soap in 2019, and has been a main cast member since 2020. A source told Metro: "It’s one of the show’s biggest storylines of the year, and a real chance for Sue to finally get her time in the spotlight – it will just be devastating for fans that it will effectively be her final storyline." Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. They added: "It’s one of many major storylines new boss Kate Brooks has in the bag, and there will not be a dry eye in the house. "There is no doubt in the Corrie family that she will give the performance of a lifetime and make Debbie’s exit one to remember for years." The report also revealed that the character of Debbie was expected to stay in the show beyond 2025 to complete the long-running storyline, so there is plenty of Debbie still to come on-screen. The storyline was later confirmed by ITV and actress Sue Devaney, who revealed in June 2025 that she would still be on the soap until at least 2027. Who has left Coronation Street in 2026? The following characters have left Coronation Street in 2026. Billy Mayhew Becky Swain Who has left Coronation Street in 2025? The following characters departed Coronation Street in 2025. Mason Radcliffe Matty Radcliffe (Guest) Brie Benson (Guest) Gus Deering (Guest) Anthea Deering (Guest) Eric Sandford (Guest) Yasmeen Nazir Tommy Orpington (Guest) Max Turner Rob Donovan Daisy Midgeley Julie Carp Bobby Crawford PC Craig Tinker Eileen Grimshaw Jason Grimshaw (Guest) Mick Michaelis Lou Michaelis Logan Radcliffe (Guest) Aadi Alahan Noah Hedley (Guest) Jenny Bradley Pete Lang (Guest) Dee Dee Bailey Gail Chadwick (Guest) Who has left Coronation Street in 2024? The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2024. Sarge Bailey (Guest) Moses Ekundayo Harvey Gaskell Violet Wilson (Guest) Eliza Woodrow Simon Barlow Nathan Curtis Tommy Orpington Beth Tinker Rowan Cunliffe Nicky Wheatley Dorian Pop Alina Pop Stu Carpenter Damon Hay Paul Foreman Sabrina Adetiba Joel Deering Rowan Cunliffe Richard Hillman (Guest, dream sequence) Jesse Chadwick Gail Chadwick Who has left Coronation Street in 2023? The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2023. Griff Reynolds Jacob Hay Mike Hargrave Esther Hargrave Teddy Thompkins Cilla the Cincilla Daryan Zahawi Rufus Donahue Faye Windass Jackson Hodge Miley Hodge Justin Rutherford Karen Rutherford Aggie Bailey Aaron Sandford Geoffrey "Spider" Nugent Isabella Benvenuti Henry Newton Shelly Rossington Stephen Reid Darren Vance Courtney Vance Crystal Hyde Peter Barlow Who left Coronation Street in 2022? The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2022. Ted Spear Marrium Nazier Clint Stubbins Linda Hancock Grace Vickers Lydia Chambers Jon Spear Emma Brooker Laura Neelan Elsie Ben Chancellor Imran Habeeb Cathy Matthews Nicky Wheatley Camilla Perrin Mimi Halliday Frank Bardsley Phill Whittaker Geoff Metcalfe (Guest, hallucination) Saira Habeeb Rick Neelan (Guest, hallucination) Kelly Neelan Leo Thompkins James Bailey Martha Fraser Wendy Crozier Harvey Gaskell Who else will remain in Weatherfield by the end of the year? Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch check out 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.
19 changes Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights makes from the book – from missing characters to ending
In case you missed it, the latest adaptation of Wuthering Heights is stirring up some controversy. The classic novel by Emily Brontë has been adapted for the screen countless times, and now provocative director and writer Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) has taken on the challenge of bringing her version to the screen. The film, as many will be aware, charts the dramatic love story of Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) as they are raised together on the majestic Yorkshire moors in Victorian England and develop a connection which cannot be denied. Speaking to Fandango, Fennell said: "The thing for me is that you can’t adapt a book as dense and complicated and difficult as this book. I can’t say I’m making Wuthering Heights. It’s not possible." In fact, this has been given as the explanation for the film's title being stylised as "Wuthering Heights" with quotation marks. The backlash from many Brontë purists was swift and unrelenting once marketing started for the film and shows little sign of abating now that the film is released and reviews have been divided. However, just how much of the original novel has Fennell changed when adapting Wuthering Heights for the big screen? **Spoiler warning for Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights and the novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë** 19 changes Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights makes from the book 1. The narrative structure of the story The novel employs a non-linear structure where a tenant of Heathcliff’s named Mr Lockwood is told the story of his new landlord and Cathy by Nelly Dean, meaning the story is, for the most part, framed through Nelly’s eyes. This forms the majority of the book before the action switches to the present day and continues to tell the story of a now-middle-aged Heathcliff and the next generation of characters who are totally absent from this version of the story. There is no point-of-view character or narrator, and the film occurs in a linear structure and only covers one part of the novel. Read more: Wuthering Heights review: Emerald Fennell's radical revamp will almost certainly provoke pearl-clutching 2. Heathcliff’s background Now, this is probably the aspect that has generated the most discussion in the run-up to the film’s release. The subject of much academic discourse over the decades has been the ethnicity of the story’s leading man. In the book, a number of phrases penned by Brontë would suggest that Heathcliff is not a white man, particularly given how his appearance is also used to “other” him by other characters in the story. He is referred to as "dark-skinned g**sy" and "a little Lascar, or an American or Spanish castaway" by various characters. Mr Earnshaw also says he found Heathcliff at Liverpool Docks - a location historically associated with the Transatlantic slave trade. This ambiguous facet of Heathcliff’s character only further adds to the novel’s interrogation of discrimination, with the intersection of Heathcliff’s mysterious familial origins, class and ethnic identity. There is no discrimination based on ethnicity in Fennell’s film, with white Australian actor Jacob Elordi in the role. Fennell told the BBC that the casting came about after working with Elordi on Saltburn and said he "looked exactly like the illustration of Heathcliff on the first book that I read". Some have argued Elordi’s casting to be a blatant case of ‘whitewashing’ and something of a step back, considering director Andrea Arnold cast multiracial actor James Howson as Heathcliff in her 2012 adaptation. Read more: Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights cast: Saltburn star Jacob Elordi and more 3. Cathy and Heathcliff’s ages in the story Unlike Fennell’s film, where 35-year-old Margot Robbie portrays a "spinster" Cathy before much of the action begins, much of Brontë’s Cathy is depicted in childhood and adolescence, and she doesn't make it into her third decade of life. The toxic relationship between Cathy and Heathcliff in the novel is also viewed through a very different prism, considering how young they are during the entirety of their relationship. It is unknown who else was in the running for the parts, but outside of physical attributes, Robbie is playing a character who was originally over 15 years younger. This is, however, absolutely not the first adaptation to age-up Cathy or have her be portrayed by an older actress; if anything, it’s more common than not. 4. Mr Earnshaw In the novel, Mr Earnshaw brings Heathcliff home from Liverpool’s docks to live at Wuthering Heights and treats him very well and nicely, giving Heathcliff the happiest period of his life as he is raised as a sibling of Cathy and her brother Hindley, even favoured above them. Mr Earnshaw is so kind to Heathcliff that many have interpreted this as meaning Heathcliff is his biological but illegitimate son, with his close bond with Heathcliff earning the ire of Hindley – and even the envy of Cathy. However, Mr Earnshaw grows more abusive and unkind before his death, but this is unexplained – some have interpreted this to be due to the corrupting influence of the moody Heathcliff, whose arrogance some have laid at the feet of Mr Earnshaw, though that seems a tad harsh! In the novel, as Cathy grows, she also becomes more wilful and regularly clashes with her father. When Mr Earnshaw dies, however, he is mourned by all of his children. In the film, there is still sadness at Mr Earnshaw's death, but his loving side is harder to see here, particularly towards Heathcliff. 5. Cathy’s brother View Green Video on the source website In Fennell’s film, Cathy’s only brother is dead at the start of the story and was also named Heathcliff, with Cathy giving the name to the destitute boy whom Mr Earnshaw brings home randomly one day. Thus, the film firmly casts Heathcliff as a surrogate brother but steers away from suggestions of him as her potential half-brother. In the novel, Mr Earnshaw also names Heathcliff after a sibling of Cathy's who did not live. However, in the novel, Cathy has an older brother, Hindley Earnshaw, who acts as an antagonist and nemesis for Heathcliff, going on to abuse and exploit Heathcliff following his father’s death out of jealousy for the favours Mr Earnshaw gave Heathcliff. Hindley becomes the master of Wuthering Heights and makes Heathcliff’s life hell by forcing him into servitude, until Hindley's wife, Frances, dies and Hindley spirals into alcoholism and depression. After Heathcliff returns from his self-imposed exile as a vengeful gentleman, Heathcliff helps aid Hindley’s downfall, before going on to repeat a cycle of abuse towards Hindley and Frances's own son, Hareton, whom he forces into a similar role of servitude and victimhood that Hindley dealt Heathcliff himself. 6. Catherine Earnshaw's role Aside from being older than the novel's Cathy, the film's Cathy suffers the burden of being her father's only legitimate heir and also suffers even more at the hands of his alcoholism and abuse alongside Heathcliff for the majority of her life. In the book, Cathy is envious of the attention that her father gives to both her brother Hindley and, more importantly, Heathcliff, but is shown to grow more antagonistic towards her father as he ages and she, too, reaches womanhood. The film also gives Cathy a Received Pronunciation accent, serving to underline her higher social standing in comparison to Heathcliff, which many historians believe would not have existed in Victorian-era Yorkshire. Finally, but most importantly, Cathy's downward spiral in the book feels much more extreme and resembles a psychotic episode. Cathy's extreme behaviour in response to Heathcliff's abuse has led to some academics characterising the character as having Borderline Personality Disorder – though it can be murky territory attempting to diagnose a fictional character with mental health issues. While Cathy suffers from deep melancholy in the film from being parted from Heathcliff, it doesn't quite reach the levels of darkness in Brontë's book. 7. Heathcliff's role In the novel, Heathcliff is a much more explicitly toxic individual – but one shaped by trauma, abandonment and a desire for vengeance. In the film, Heathcliff is a much more idealised romantic figure for Cathy, his peak moral failings being to seek to make Cathy jealous, acting as an adulterous lover, and entering into a sadomasochistic relationship with Isabella (though this is something he is very upfront about, and one she embraces wholeheartedly). In the book, Heathcliff seeks to punish Cathy for choosing to marry Edgar, marries Isabella to torture Cathy and Edgar, abuses Isabella in their marriage, pushes Hindley into alcoholism and financial ruin, seeks to obtain both Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange to punish everyone, and then seeks to make the lives of the next generation full of suffering, namely his and Cathy's children, and Hindley's son, Hareton. Despite his undying devotion to Cathy, Brontë's Heathcliff is very much an anti-hero at best and a villain at worst, not a straightforward romantic lead, which he leans more towards in Fennell's film than anything else. The cycle of abuse and generational trauma that Heathcliff characterises in the novel is not really present here. 8. Edgar Linton Like in the novel, Edgar Linton is generally a nice guy in the film and, if anything, is much more reasonable and understanding than his book counterpart. Edgar here is even more empathetic towards Heathcliff and much less haughty and insipid. In the film, Edgar is always the master of Thrushcross Grange as his parents do not feature here. Unlike the novel, however, Isabella is Edgar's ward, not his sister. Also, unlike the novel, there is never the suggestion that Cathy is in love with Edgar. In both the book and the film, Cathy certainly is motivated by class issues to marry the wealthy Edgar, but she also has a romantic love for Edgar, even if that cannot withstand the eternal and uglier love that she feels towards Heathcliff. As Cathy says to Nelly in the novel: "My love for Linton is like the foliage in the woods: time will change it, I’m well aware, as winter changes the trees. My love for Heathcliff resembles the eternal rocks beneath: a source of little visible delight, but necessary. Nelly, I am Heathcliff!" In the book, Edgar and Heathcliff's rivalry continues following Cathy's death, as Heathcliff seeks to wreak vengeance on Edgar, while the latter seeks to secure his daughter's happiness. However, Heathcliff ultimately ends up with control of both Thrushcross Grange and the younger Cathy. In the end, Edgar ends up buried on one side of Cathy and Heathcliff on the other – the triangle continuing even in death. 9. Isabella Linton Isabella has certainly undergone some adaptational changes. Unlike the novel, as mentioned, Isabella is Edgar's ward here and not his sister. Similarly, while the film's Isabella remains quite delicate and (at least initially) less fiery than Cathy, she is much quirkier than her literary counterpart, with some very specific hobbies. Like the novel, Isabella develops a fixation with Heathcliff that vexes Cathy and Edgar, but in the film only, Isabella is aware that Heathcliff is using her to make Cathy jealous and consents to a marriage and sexual relationship brimming with degradation and dog role-play. Meanwhile, Isabella in the novel falls for Heathcliff's manipulations and suffers an abusive marriage at his hands, regretting their marriage and then fleeing him while pregnant with a son that she later gives birth to and names Linton Heathcliff. Eventually, Isabella dies, and Linton goes to live with Heathcliff. Very happy indeed. 10. Nelly Dean Ellen "Nelly" Dean is one of the most important and one of the most divisive characters from the novel, acting as the voice of much of the story, with some interpreting her as an unreliable narrator to the action, and it's clear she has strong feelings about everyone involved. In the book, Nelly is a servant who is the same age as Cathy's older brother Hindley and considers him like a foster brother to her. Nelly serves multiple generations in the story and also acts maternally towards much of the cast of characters. She occasionally interferes in the various romantic triangles in the story by acting as a go-between, but not as much as the film's Nelly, who evokes a more manipulative role similar to the Nurse in William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet – a parallel that Fennell herself even plays with by referencing the character in her story. Nelly is the deliberate cause of multiple misunderstandings and huge emotional suffering in the story, born out of jealousy. The film's Nelly is a 'companion' for Cathy and the bastard daughter of a nobleman, a backstory that is not present in the novel, and she is also the victim of remarks from other servants in the story, which isn't in the book. However, the novel does make clear that Nelly is better educated than other servants, which is never fully explained. Fennell told Attitude: "The thing about Nellie and Cathy is, they’re like sisters, but they’re not. It’s the same as Heathcliff and Cathy. There is jealousy there. There is possessiveness." Ultimately, Fennell takes the more antagonistic reading of Nelly's character and really runs with it! 11. Joseph In the film, Joseph, played by Ewan Mitchell, is a labourer at Wuthering Heights who is also seen engaging in a sexual relationship with fellow servant Zillah. In the novel, Joseph is a self-righteous and devout Christian, but one who lacks any kindness and particularly detests Heathcliff – an intense hatred absent from Fennell’s film. Instead, Joseph here serves as another example of heartbreak after a time jump reveals he has lost his relationship with Zillah. 12. Cathy’s pregnancy In the film, Cathy miscarries her pregnancy – one she is always aware of – and is killed by sepsis. However, in the novel, before her death, Cathy gives birth to her and Edgar’s daughter, who is also named Catherine. As the film does not adapt the story of the younger Catherine, it is less surprising that the baby is depicted as not living. The novel’s younger Catherine goes on to be manipulated into an unhappy marriage to Heathcliff and Isabella’s son Linton, but ultimately her heart lies with Hareton, the abused son of Hindley Earnshaw, who is also her maternal cousin. Another incestuous romance delivered from trauma and grief, albeit without the obsessive codependency shown by the older Cathy and Heathcliff. 13. Zillah In the novel, Zillah is the housekeeper working at Wuthering Heights in the later years of the story. While kind to Linton Heathcliff in her time at the Heights, she resents the younger Catherine due to her haughty ways and also follows the instructions of her bitter master, Heathcliff. However, in the film, Zillah is working at the house earlier in the story and has a sadomasochistic sexual relationship with Joseph. Later in the film, Zillah is revealed to have left service in the house, married and had a child, now ignoring Joseph when she sees him. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. 14. Cathy’s death scene In the film, Cathy dies in her bedroom with only her husband Edgar beside her. By the time Heathcliff arrives at her side, Cathy has already passed away. In the novel, Cathy and Heathcliff have a final explosive but illicit encounter with the aid of Nelly, where Cathy accuses Heathcliff of killing her after her heartache pushes her to the point of a mental and physical breakdown. Edgar ends up witnessing the pair’s stormy encounter in Cathy’s bedroom, causing Cathy further distress before she gives birth to her daughter and dies mere hours later. Heathcliff begs Cathy to haunt him following her death and even longs to dig up her corpse to look upon it. 15. The removal of the entire second half of the book - and original ending As already mentioned and in line with most of the adaptations of the novel, Emerald Fennell’s film ends the story with Cathy’s death and does not tackle the story of the younger Catherine Linton, Linton Heathcliff, and Hareton Earnshaw. Unlike many other adaptations, however, the film also does not depict the eventual death of Heathcliff either. As such, the themes of generational trauma are absent, along with any images of a morbid reunion between Cathy and Heathcliff in death. Fennell told ScreenRant: "The thing is that this book is so dense, it's so complicated, and it's so epic. It takes place over generations." She added that the eventful book meant one has to either "make a miniseries, or even a series of 10 episodes, where you give everything the attention that it would need to be completely faithful to the book" or "you do what I've done here and make your own kind of response to the book and the things that it made you feel; things that you wish happened or didn't happen". 16. Other absent characters As already mentioned, the film most notably removes the following characters from the story, but here's the full list... Hindley Earnshaw - the older brother of Cathy Earnshaw, the heir and eventual owner of Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff's tormentor. Mr and Mrs Linton - the wealthy and high-status owners of Thrushcross Grange; the parents of Edgar and Isabella, who pass away and leave Edgar as the master of their large home. Frances Earnshaw - the giddy wife of Hindley and mother of their son Hareton; Frances's death causes her husband's downward spiral. Hareton Earnshaw - the son of Hindley and Frances Earnshaw, who is ultimately raised by Heathcliff but forced into a role of service by him in a parallel to his own treatment by Hindley. The younger Catherine "Cathy" Linton - the only child of Edgar and Catherine Linton (the elder), said to resemble her father, but carry the spirited will of her mother. Linton Heathcliff - the insipid and sickly son of Heathcliff and his wife, Isabella Linton, who is said to resemble his mother only and appears more like Edgar and Isabella in disposition than Heathcliff. Mr Lockwood - one of the narrators of the story, who is also relayed much of the tale by Nelly Dean, a shallow and judgmental figure who is a new tenant of Heathcliff's at Thrushcross Grange in the present day. 17. Aesthetics Leaning into Fennell’s most maximalist tendencies, the clothes, the architecture, the interior design, and the music, of course, are all rather anachronistic, meaning they do not entirely match the historical period in which Wuthering Heights is set. Of course, this is a stylistic choice and Wuthering Heights is a fictional story, not a historical tale. Read more: Wuthering Heights 2026 soundtrack: Full list of songs from Charli xcx 18. Sex Of course, this is Emerald Fennell, and themes around sex have already featured prominently in her previous directorial efforts, Promising Young Woman and Saltburn. Here, the film not only makes Cathy and Heathcliff’s romance explicitly sexual, but it also adds a sexual relationship between Joseph and Zillah, along with depicting the stale sex life of Edgar and Cathy, and showing the BDSM-style relationship between Heathcliff and Isabella. Sex here appears to also be a comment on class, with the working-class Heathcliff and Joseph shown to be more satisfying lovers, unlike the wealthy and refined Edgar. Outside of these relationships, the beginning of the film includes casual sexual activity in public around a town square hanging. Of course, given that it was published in Victorian times, the book does not depict any explicit sex. It is debated how erotic the relationship between Heathcliff and Cathy is in the novel, with some arguing it is more spiritual and emotional than sexual, but the pair do still show some tactile behaviour. Heathcliff kneels and grips Cathy in a charged scene in Cathy's bedroom in the novel, displaying his servitude to their bond but also arguably being as erotic as Brontë could go in their union. Read more: From Wuthering Heights to Bridgerton, how did period dramas get so sexed-up? 19. The removal of supernatural elements Wuthering Heights, as a novel, is a supreme work of romantic gothic fiction and the moodiness of its setting is only further emphasised with supernatural and spiritual elements. In the book, Mr Lockwood is visited by the spirit of a young Cathy as she arrives at her bedroom window in Wuthering Heights, looking for Heathcliff. We later learn that this is exactly what Heathcliff begged her to do, when as she lays dying he compels her: "Catherine Earnshaw, may you not rest as long as I am living; you said I killed you – haunt me, then! ... Be with me always – take any form – drive me mad! Only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you!" The speech appears in the film but the supernatural results of it...less so. Heathcliff is even driven to look upon her corpse and when he dies at the end of the novel is obsessed with reuniting with her and wants to be buried beside her. He gets his wish too. View oEmbed on the source website However, a servant claims to have seen the ghosts of Cathy and Heathcliff roaming the moors – something which is dismissed by Mr Lockwood, who imagines a peaceful rest for Cathy, Heathcliff and Edgar in their graves. The film does not delve into such gothic territory; even if the central romance is undying, it's not quite, well, undead. However, Heathcliff does lie beside Cathy's corpse in the film's final scene. If you want Wuthering Heights ghosts, we'll always have the Kate Bush song. Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" is out now in cinemas. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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Rick Astley takes poignant look back on his career, Bond songs and future hopes: "I'm just getting more emotional as I get older"
Performing is "still the most special thing".
There are a few candidates to be the nicest guy in music, but Rick Astley is surely up there. The Lancashire-born singer-songwriter is a quintessential voice of the 1980s, and the immortality of his biggest song Never Gonna Give You Up will forever guarantee him a place in the annals of pop history. Following years of hiatus, Astley returned for the 21st century with a renewed sparkle, killer vocals and still one fantastic head of hair, winning legions of new fans. Whether it's taking Glastonbury by storm or heading out on acclaimed tours and still producing new records, Astley is now a confirmed national sweetheart. Now, Astley has sat down for an emotional instalment of Dermot O'Leary's Reel Stories, looking back at footage of his career, and it left him feeling sentimental. Speaking with Radio Times for the release of Reel Stories and ahead of his much-anticipated 2026 live tour in the UK and Ireland, Astley discussed his career, aspirations for the future, and, of course, what he's watching on TV. So, Rick, you took part in Dermot O'Leary's Reel Stories. Have you managed to see it yet? "I was there on the day! I don't know whether I want to see it again. It was a really enjoyable thing to do, but it was a bit emotional as well. And I think that didn't completely catch me by surprise. Have you seen George Clooney's new movie [Jay Kelly]? Some similarities with that, where someone plonks you down in a cinema and then just goes like, 'These are some of the best bits of your life.' "So it was pretty emotional. I think I'm more emotional about the last few years than I was when I was young, to be honest; when it was all kind of kicking off. Because it's a long time, for one thing, and my memories of it are pretty strong in certain ways, but they're also probably filtered for the good and the bad. So, whereas the most recent stuff is kind of a bit easier to relate to, I'm just getting more emotional as I get older. It's as simple as that." Do you think that's also because you appreciate those experiences more now? When you're younger, lots of things just happen to you, and it's very fast-paced, and you kind of don't really take stock... "You don't. And I also don't know if this might be a bit heavy...[you] kind of just get a lot closer to death every year. And you think, 'OK, well, you better start digging into some of these moments', and I've been doing that. Most of my friends are of a certain age – around my age, a bit older – and you're just kind of beginning to think, 'OK, well, for one, this may be the last time we ever do X.' And now, every time I do it, this time, I'm 100 per cent involved. "Because when you're young, you just do, and so you should, for God's sake. I've always said music is a young person's game anyway, and I still think it is. It's vitally important that the new artists come through and kind of push the older ones aside, me included, and go, 'This is where it's at.' "But as you get older, you do learn to appreciate those moments where you were in it, and you were right in the heat of the fire and all of that. And you think about some of the things that have happened in the last 10 years, which have been sort of unbelievable, and you would never have dreamt could have come round again. I've just hung on a bit tighter and gone, 'Yeah, I can appreciate what that actually is.'" I was going to say, I think it's great how strong your voice still is. Like, really strong voice. Really good hair! Not a lot of of men can say that. What do you think that is – just sheer luck? "I think it's luck. I mean, I never got into doing drugs. I love a glass of wine. I love a couple of beers, but I've never been, a big drinker generally. Well, certain nights I am, but I'm not one of those people who's out on the road, five of us in the bar at 2am, and we're going to be dragged out by a tour manager. "The first proper tour I went on, you suddenly realise you can't do this and do the partying thing as well, not if you're the singer. The bass player and drummer can get away with it, but if you're the singer, forget it, because you just can't sing the day after properly. I've been at a certain festival where a certain artist didn't come and play, and then two days later, you realise, well, that's because they were up at four o'clock in the morning in some club in wherever. "I've been kind of responsible about it, which sounds a bit un-rock 'n' roll and boring, but it's like, believe me, when you're about to go on stage, the last thing you want to be thinking is, why did I cane it last night?'" Another thing people have always really liked about you is that you've not shunned the fact you had such an iconic song quite early in your career – when some people would get really funny about it. Has your relationship with Never Gonna Give You Up changed at all over the years? "It probably has, to be honest. When I was 27, I closed the lid and went, 'Yeah, probably don't have to sing that ever again. That's OK if I don't sing that song ever again'. Not in a kind of like, 'I hate it' way, I don't mean that. I just sang it a lot. "I mean, I was so lucky to have that song, and as the decades have gone by, that's become more apparent. But even at the time, I was thinking, 'Well, it's amazing we've got that song, but it would also be amazing if we could ever get past it.' And I realised after a few years, you're never going to do that. That's the biggest song you're ever going to have. Because it was just a monster out of a cave. I mean, it just came roaring out, and it was a bit of a phenomenon. "I would kind of chase that song around the world. I've said this before, I've been to places that I never thought I'd ever go in my whole life. You go, 'Oh, I get it. I'm already famous. Yeah, famous here. I haven't set foot in the place. I've not spoken to one journalist yet, and I'm already famous. I'm walking through the airport, and people are going, 'Oh!' That's a weird thing to digest at the age of 21." In light of your success in recent years following your hiatus, are there any remaining dreams or aspirations that you've got? "I've done a bunch of swing shows in the last few years. I just really like doing it. I've got a great group of people who do it with me, but it's just a gorgeous thing to do. It's really good fun. And when I think about certain places in the world that I've been to do my everyday gigs, I've kind of thought, 'Oh my God, this would be amazing to do a swing thing here, it's on a lake, for God's sake!' "Listen, loads of people do it. And I think there's a reason for that. When you stand in front of a big band or even an orchestra and sing some of those songs that our generation of parents loved and grew up with, and have now just become part of the super music, they genuinely believe that was their music. So as a kid, my dad sang those songs around the house. And I know them all because of my dad, not because of Frank Sinatra, really. I know them because of my dad. "And I think someone like RAYE, who has that in her locker, the whole orchestral thing, and it's kind of glamorous, you know? I'm like, 'Wow, that is amazing!' Because she's young, she's in the white heat of her career, but she can press that button quite strongly, and it's like, 'Oh, my god, she could have been around in the '50s!' That's what's beautiful about the way she does certain things. She kind of transcends the age of it, because she's in a moment of her own. Whereas when you see an old bugger like me doing it, it's like, well, it's just an old guy singing songs his dad likes! It's a different thing." If she did an album of old classic standards, would you feature, if you could? "She's got a few people knocking on her door, I think! I'll definitely go to the gig, I'll tell you that." RAYE is one of the favourites to sing a Bond song. Would you do a Bond song if you could? "I think most people would do it, to be honest. I think it's big boots to fill. There's been some amazing ones over the years. I think the Sam Smith one was great as well. I think the Billie Eilish one was great, obviously. Adele's one was really good. "Adele's one, for some reason, a friend of mine, we were on a road trip across America, we weren't even working, we just did it for a laugh, and it was on the radio all the time, and for some reason, he started singing 'A trifle and apple crumble' instead of Skyfall. So now, whenever that song comes on, all I can sing is, 'A trifle and an apple crumble.' I'm like, 'Steve, for God's sake. Why did you do that? Because I love that song (laughs).' "I think they've always been really good at marrying that thing together, that the song has all the atmosphere of Bond. I don't think they've ever really screwed that up yet. So I think anyone would do it, to be honest, but I think there's probably about 1,000 people in front of me to get that job, and that's OK, that's all right." You've got your own live tour coming up in 2026. How are you feeling about going back on the road? "I'm still getting a genuine buzz about it, and I feel there is no substitute for that. Hit records are amazing, and the only reason I'm getting to talk to you today is that I had that record in 1987, but in terms of the reward of it, you hang around all day in a pretty crappy dressing room most of the time, doing nothing, eating something you don't really want to eat, because it's like, 'Well, I can't have dinner, so I'm just going to eat a little bit of this.' And after all that nonsense to just go on stage and the moment that the lights go down, you go, 'Oh yeah, I remember now. I get it now.' It's still the most special thing." On the subject of film, music biopics are all the rage right now. Have you ever thought about someone playing you, if that were ever to happen? "I mean, in my twenties or whatever, even though he's a bit older than that, it's Jack Lowden from Slow Horses. I saw him actually in a play some months ago. He was incredible in it – really, really amazing. And I like him on screen, but it needs someone with a bit of Celtic in them, because of my hair and all this. And he's got great hair, so obviously it's all about the hair. And he's a handsome devil as well. So, what can you do? You've got to punch up, haven't you?" Finally, Rick, as we are Radio Times, what TV shows could you never give up, which have never let you down, and which could you never desert? "I'd say Match of the Day. "I think back in the day, Top of the Pops was exactly what it should have been. It was a bit preposterous doing it, but as a viewer, it was amazing. It was exactly what it needed to be. It was short and punchy and like, 'This is what's happening right now in the UK pop chart.' "Slow Horses has been pretty exceptional. Every now and again, a TV show gives the world of movies a bit of a kicking, and it says, 'Are you guys watching?' Some of the best acting and directing and all the rest of it. And, obviously, the budgets are up there now for a lot of those shows, so they look great, and they're directed really well. "I think that has been amazing. That's never really been one where I've watched an episode and gone (grimaces). I've really loved that show. Gary Oldman, obviously, is just incredible. But the whole cast is fantastic in it." This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Dermot O'Leary's Reel Stories with Rick Astley is available now on BBC iPlayer. Tickets for Rick Astley's The Reflection Tour are now available. Check out more of our Audio coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders' Kellie Bright recalls almost being cast as different iconic character in the soap – and screen testing in the Queen Vic for it
Kellie Bright has recalled almost winning the part of an iconic EastEnders character long before playing Linda Carter. The actress joined the BBC One soap in 2013 as the future Queen Vic landlady, Linda, and has been a beloved mainstay in the show ever since and at the centre of some of its biggest plotlines. However, long before she became the iconic Linda Carter, Kellie Bright had previously auditioned to play the role of Tanya Branning, the second wife of Max Branning (Jake Wood). The role would ultimately be played by Jo Joyner, who played the character from her arrival in 2006 until her exit as a regular character in 2013. Joyner later reprised the role for guest stints around the 30th anniversary in 2015, and from late 2017 until early 2018 as part of the exit storylines of her on-screen daughters. Now, while speaking to us at The Radio Times Covers Party 2026, Bright was asked about her previous audition to play Tanya. Bright responded: "This is very good, good, good research! I did audition. It actually was between myself and Jo Joyner for that part, and I actually screen tested with Jake in the Vic." A fantastic bit of lore there! Of course, Linda herself has gone on to have an affair with Max and even share a child with him, daughter Annie Carter (now played by Lois Hawkins). Linda has since become one of multiple potential brides for Max in the recent New Year's Day 2026 flash-forward episode, which shows Max set to marry a mystery woman in 2027. So would it be a full circle moment for Kellie Bright to now play Mrs Branning, two decades after auditioning to play one? "I don't know," she stated, continuing, "at the moment, where I'm at with her, I can't imagine it. But who knows what will happen this year?" Given the wedding is on New Year's Day – Linda's wedding anniversary to late soulmate Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) – that would certainly be a choice for Linda – and one Bright can't currently see happening. Yet, stranger things have happened on Albert Square! Meanwhile, Jo Joyner herself has poured cold water on the prospect of returning as Tanya anytime soon – despite the revitalisation of the Branning clan with Max's recent return and the arrival of her now-adult son Oscar Branning, played by the brilliant Pierre Counihan-Moullier. We'll have to see if this remains the case in 2026 – the year of the Brannings... Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Jake Moon reunites with Alfie plus shock passion for ex-lovers EastEnders airs deadly cliffhanger for fan-favourite character in upsetting early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders icon teases Cindy Beale and Max Branning's potential for "rollercoaster" romance after flash-forward episode 10 EastEnders characters who need to have a huge 2026 – from Chelsea Fox to Oscar Branning Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders icon teases upcoming Cindy Beale scenes in three tantalising words
"They're always at each other, aren't they?"
Michelle Collins has teased what lies ahead for Cindy Beale in the coming months on EastEnders. The actress made her explosive comeback to the BBC One soap in 2023, over two decades after her character died off-screen – now revealed to have been faked as Cindy went into witness protection under a new identity. With her return being a key centrepoint of executive producer Chris Clenshaw's acclaimed era on the soap, Cindy Beale had no shortage of big storylines, including her affair with her former step-son Junior Knight (Micah Balfour), which was exposed on Christmas Day 2024. Cindy was then the victim in a big whodunnit storyline, which ultimately saw her former mother-in-law and nemesis, Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), revealed as her attacker. Since then, Cindy has been focused on business, having bought The Albert, and also on grandchildren. However, a new development has occurred in the form of a new enemy (and lover): Max Branning, played by Jake Wood. While attending The Radio Times Covers Party 2026, we asked Michelle to describe the coming months of Cindy in three words. View Green Video on the source website Thinking carefully, Collins answered: "Exciting. Unpredictable. Irrational." Sounds like we can expect more extreme scenes from the resident schemer. However, does this mean more clashing on the way with old sparring partner, Kathy? "Actually, we did do a fun scene the other day," teased Michelle. "They're always at each other, aren't they? All those kinds of, you know, mother-in-law, you know, and, and she kind of hates Cindy, and Cindy kind of hates her as well. So I think we just live with that, really, don't we? "And, yeah, they always throw a slap in there occasionally, don't they? I think everyone loved it when I came back, and the first scene was, 'You're dead!' and then there was a kind of slap. They do love a slap in EastEnders, don't they?" Additionally, while Michelle was disappointed to not be in the live episode of the 40th anniversary, she was delighted by the scenes between Cindy and Kathy – both of whom played major roles in the 40th anniversary week – and quite right, too! "I love doing scenes with Gill," noted Michelle. "It was great to be part of it." May Cindy and Kathy's feud never end... and given that both starred in the flash-forward episode to 2027, we have them sparring for some time yet, at least! Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Jake Moon reunites with Alfie plus shock passion for ex-lovers EastEnders airs deadly cliffhanger for fan-favourite character in upsetting early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders icon teases Cindy Beale and Max Branning's potential for "rollercoaster" romance after flash-forward episode 10 EastEnders characters who need to have a huge 2026 – from Chelsea Fox to Oscar Branning Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders star reveals glee at Suki Panesar-Unwin’s dark side being explored again in new stories
There's a long road ahead for Suki and Eve's journey together.
Actress Balvinder Sopal has revealed her delight that her EastEnders character Suki Panesar-Unwin is seeing her dark side re-emerge. Initially arriving as a full-blown villain in 2020, Sopal's Suki has been on quite the journey since, with the character's layers peeled away as she has embraced her authentic self, found love with her now-wife Eve Panesar-Unwin (Heather Peace), and escaped the clutches of her evil ex-husband, the late Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry). However, the BBC One soap has seen her old scheming and toxic ways re-emerge after a rather uncomfortable attempt by Suki to get a child from her pregnant teenage step-granddaughter, Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James), last year, and now her past bad behaviour towards employee Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) is also being revisited in a storyline with new employee Bea Pollard (Ronni Ancona). Are we losing the redemptive aspects of Suki, or is this who she has always been? Speaking at The Radio Times Covers Party 2026, when asked about the re-emergence of Suki's darker side, Balvinder says she's only pleased we're seeing shades of Suki's nastier self. View Green Video on the source website "Oh, I love a Dark Suki," revealed Balvinder. "I mean, that's one of the reasons I took the role on, you know, because you don't ever see that... Asian women tend to be meek and mild and compliant and all of that kind of stuff. "So no, it's really brilliant to go back there, but I think what's really interesting is that you can't ignore the journey she's been on with Eve and coming out and knowing who her true self is." Balvinder also compared Suki's journey to that of Walford icon Phil Mitchell (played by Steve McFadden), who has undergone significant character development in recent years. She continued: "And I think it's a little bit like Phil, you know, with his mental health man storyline, like... he would still pull out a baseball bat if he needed to, but he's had an evolution of sorts, and I think that's what's happened with Suki. But, yeah, she'll always be a bad girl." Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. The actress previously revealed that a big inspiration for her when playing Suki was the iconic Aunt Polly Gray from Peaky Blinders, played by the late Helen McCrory. When asked if we can expect more Aunt Polly moments in the future for Suki, Balvinder answered: "Please, yes, please! More Peaky Blinders, actually!" Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Shock proposal amid wedding drama for Nigel and Julie Bates EastEnders reveals shock outcome of Joel Marshall's trial in early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders reveals Mark Fowler Jr's secret and surprise connection to Walford local in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders airs dark Ravi Gulati scenes amid revenge story in early BBC iPlayer release 10 EastEnders characters who need to have a huge 2026 – from Chelsea Fox to Oscar Branning Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders fan-favourite Oscar Branning tipped for love triangle with Zoe Slater's twins as casting 'revealed'
A messy love life? Like father, like son.
It looks like the love life of Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) is about to get a whole lot messier in EastEnders. The BBC One soap opera reintroduced the youngest son of Max Branning (Jake Wood) last year, and Counihan-Moullier's performance has already made him a firm favourite. Now it seems a fan theory following the 2027 flash-forward episode on New Year's Day may be about to come true as Oscar is now tipped to be caught between two offspring of the Trueman clan, so much so that Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) will consider him part of the family by next year. According to The Sun, while Oscar is currently romantically linked with killer Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness), he is also set to develop a romantic relationship with her twin brother and Zoe's other long-lost child. The paper reports that newcomer Joshua Vaughan has been cast as Jasmine's twin brother and will arrive in the coming months. A source told the publication, "This is going to be one of the hottest love triangles the soap world has ever seen. "Oscar is happy with Jasmine, but when her twin arrives, the chemistry between them is something neither can ignore. "It’s going to set temperatures soaring in Walford. But with Jasmine having bumped off her dad, Anthony Truman, at Christmas, the pair had better watch out." The BBC declined to comment when approached by Radio Times about this report. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. As events currently stand, Jasmine has fled Walford to escape implication in Anthony's death, but with Zoe in prison and poised to go down for Anthony's death, could the return of Chrissie Watts's (Tracy-Ann Oberman) former lover, Jake Moon (Joel Beckett), change the tide of the story? Regardless of what happens, Jasmine has continually lied to and manipulated Oscar, so could her brother be a more appropriate soulmate? We'll have to wait and see what lies ahead for the Branning with a heart of gold! EastEnders spoilers next week: Jake Moon reunites with Alfie plus shock passion for ex-lovers. View Green Video on the source website Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Jake Moon reunites with Alfie plus shock passion for ex-lovers EastEnders airs deadly cliffhanger for fan-favourite character in upsetting early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders icon teases Cindy Beale and Max Branning's potential for "rollercoaster" romance after flash-forward episode 10 EastEnders characters who need to have a huge 2026 – from Chelsea Fox to Oscar Branning Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street newcomer confirms there will be answers on Jodie Ramsey’s mysterious connection to Emmerdale’s Graham
"She's definitely not a one-dimensional character."
Actress Olivia Frances Brown has teased what the future holds for her mysterious Coronation Street character Jodie Ramsey. The ITV soap introduced Jodie during the epic Corriedale crossover event with Emmerdale in January, and she was later revealed to be the estranged half-sister of cobbles favourite Shona Platt (Julia Goulding). However, Jodie has so far shown herself to be deceptive, manipulative, and full of resentment towards her sister – and that's not to mention hooking up with resident badboy Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard). Now, speaking in her first press interview since joining the ITV soap while in attendance with partner James Nelson Joyce at The Radio Times Covers Party 2026, actress Olivia Frances Brown spoke about the layers to the mysterious Jodie. Describing her character, Frances Brown said of Jodie: "She's a mixed bag. She's definitely not a one-dimensional character. She's a multi-multi-dimensional character. She's troubled, she's very hurt. I think deep inside she's quite a lot going on. She feels quite wronged. "Now that she's found Shona, she's come to kind of get her own back, in a way, but I don't think she even knows that. I think she just wants to come and see what she can get from the cobbles." View Green Video on the source website The character certainly arrived in style when she first appeared bound and gagged in the back of a van driven by Emmerdale returnee Graham Foster in the explosive ITV soap crossover event Corriedale. However, since escaping Graham’s grasp, we have yet to find out why Jodie was in his van in the first place. When asked if viewers will find out soon, a cryptic Frances Brown commented: "Eventually, you will, can't give away too much right now, but it will all become clear in time. "I can't say how long, how much time, but eventually, if you keep watching, you'll find out why." Away from Jodie's dark stories, however, it's only been positive for Frances Brown's time in Weatherfield. When asked what it's like to see herself on the sets of iconic locations such as the Rovers Return and Roy's Rolls, Olivia said: "It really, truly has been a dream come true for us." She continued: "I watched it since I was a little girl, since I was a baby, and my Mum watched it since she was little as well, and this was back in the '60s. I mean, it's always been massive for my family, and to see myself in and amongst those sets has just been unbelievable. "To see that my mum has been so proud as well, because it's a big deal to her. "I don't think there was a show that I could have done that would have made her prouder, because it means so much to her." Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Read more: 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Huge Debbie Webster secret exposed ahead of her sentencing Coronation Street abuser Megan Walsh issues menacing threat to one of her pupils in ITVX release Coronation Street villain Carl Webster eyes up vulnerable local in ITVX release Coronation Street's Summer Spellman attacks innocent local amid her grief for Billy Mayhew in ITVX release Coronation Street airs game-changing Debbie and Carl Webster twist after court appearance in ITVX release Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Outrageous stars have "fingers crossed" for second season after BBC iPlayer release – as UKTV responds to renewal question
"I think definitely things are still filtering down."
The stars of Outrageous have revealed their hopes for a second season as fans await news on the show's potential renewal for a second run. The drama series depicting the lives of the scandalous and politically-charged lives of the 'bright young things', the Mitford Sisters, first aired on U&Drama last year to positive reviews. The series has since been added to BBC iPlayer and is now available to watch in its entirety. However, many events in the historical figures' lives have yet to be portrayed in the show. When asked at The Radio Times Covers Party 2026, actress Isobel Jesper Jones, who plays Pamela Mitford, revealed that they're still waiting to hear whether the series will return for a second run. "I think definitely things are still filtering down," commented Jesper Jones. "It's really nice, though, because at the moment it's on iPlayer, which is really exciting, because as soon as it landed there, just so many more people have been able to see it, which has been lovely. So yeah, I mean, fingers crossed!" When approached by Radio Times, UKTV revealed that there was no news on the future of Outrageous to share at this time. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/08/a-a0ee4fd.jpg" width="8143" height="5461" alt="Bessie Carter as Nancy Mitford, Joanna Vanderham as Diana Mitford, Toby Regbo as Tom Mitford, James Purefoy as Farve, Anna Chancellor as Muv, Shannon Watson as Unity Mitford, Zoe Brough as Jessica Mitford, Isobel Jesper Jones as Pam Mitford and Orla Hill as Debo Mitford in Outrageous, stood and sat on the stairs" title="Outrageous" /> Whether it happens or not, however, the cast certainly knows which stories from the Mitford Sisters' lives they would like to portray. Actress Orla Hill, who plays Deborah 'Debo' Mitford, said: "Oh, well...everything heats up a bit. I think Debo starts partying with the Kennedys, so that would be quite fun. I'd like to wear some fancy clothes, not just the horse gear, which was fun as well." "There was a lot of horse gear," added Jesper Jones, "It's quite uncomfortable, the horse gear. A lot of leather...not much give." However, of the future stories, Jesper Jones added, "Especially Debo's storyline, like it's incredible going on to become Duchess." "It would be fun," Hill reiterated. "It would be fun." When the pair were asked if their favourite Mitford Sister matched the one they portrayed, there was some loyalty to their characters, but not completely. "I think my favourite is probably mine," admitted Hill. "She wrote a lot of books about chicken, which I think is... big respect." Meanwhile, Jesper Jones answered: "'I'm a big fan of mine. Pam was an icon, but I've got to say I'm also a big fan of Jessica. Jessica's a whole new level of cool. She ended up starting a jazz club in San Francisco. She's just cool!" Of course, despite it being a century on from the heyday of the Mitford Sisters, one can't help but wonder why the group of rich young women continue to fascinate to this day. When questioned on this, Hill said of their lives: "I think it's just crazy." Jesper Jones expanded: "I think you could take one of them and make, like, seven series out of one of them, and the fact that there were six of them is insane. "It's amazing all the things they did, and also just how different they all are. I think it's incredible. To think, you know, they were all sat around the same dinner table growing up in the same family, and they're the most unique independent women. So, yeah, it's incredible." Outrageous is available to watch now on U and BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders' Kellie Bright delivers her verdict on Linda Carter and Max Branning's romantic future
"It's been a real pleasure doing scenes with him again."
Kellie Bright has discussed the prospects of her character, Linda Carter, and Max Branning (played by Jake Wood) going the distance in EastEnders. The pair have a complicated history in the BBC One soap, having had a short-lived affair six years ago while Linda had marital issues with husband Mick Carter (Danny Dyer). Linda ultimately chose to reconcile with Mick and rejected Max, leading to his exit from Walford in 2021. However, Linda later discovered she was pregnant with Max's daughter, Annie (now played by Lois Hawkins), whom Mick raised as his own until his apparent death in 2022. When Max returned to Walford last December, Linda came clean about Annie to Max, and the pair have struck up a friendship, despite a misguided attempt by Max to kiss Linda while he was drunk. View Green Video on the source website The soap has also positioned Linda as one of multiple potential brides for Max in the recent New Year's Day 2026 flash-forward episode set in 2027. So, can Kellie Bright see Linda eventually marrying Max? Speaking at The Radio Times Covers Party 2026, Kellie naturally kept her cards close to her chest. "I don't know," she noted, continuing, "At the moment, where I'm at with her, I can't imagine it. But who knows what will happen this year?" Discussing working with Jake Wood this time around, she noted: "It's really interesting. You know, when I worked with Max last time, when Linda and Max were together, it was [during the COVID-19 pandemic], and so actually, Jake and I worked together for a really short period of time and at a distance. "So actually, it's really nice working with him properly. You know, he's a fantastic actor, so I'm really enjoying working with him. It's been a real pleasure doing scenes with him again. So yeah, who knows? You know as much as I do about where it's going, by the way!" Of course, Linda was also at the centre of the now-iconic flash-forward in 2023 with The Six – with Linda later revealed to be the killer of Keanu Taylor on Christmas Day 2026. So, the recent flash-forward episode isn't Kellie's first flash-forward rodeo! Kellie joked: "Well, basically, I won't do it anymore unless I'm in a flash-forward – I'm joking. Well, it's exciting, isn't it? It's really exciting to be part of that. I'm thrilled that I'm part of it." Of course, there continues to be no shortage of drama at the moment for Linda, with son Ollie Carter (Harry Farr) dealing with school bullying, along with the recent arrival of Linda's old school peer, the chaotic Bea Pollard (played by comedy legend Ronni Ancona). "I absolutely adore Ronni," Kellie said. "She is, for me, growing up, one of those incredible women that I looked up to on the telly and thought was amazing. So to actually work alongside her, and she is so funny and so brilliant, and she's just a joy to have around. "I love doing scenes with her. I'm loving that she's on board." We'll have to wait and see if Bea will end up being a thorn in Linda's side, however... Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Jake Moon reunites with Alfie plus shock passion for ex-lovers EastEnders airs deadly cliffhanger for fan-favourite character in upsetting early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders icon teases Cindy Beale and Max Branning's potential for "rollercoaster" romance after flash-forward episode 10 EastEnders characters who need to have a huge 2026 – from Chelsea Fox to Oscar Branning Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders icon teases Cindy Beale and Max Branning's potential for "rollercoaster" romance after flash-forward episode
"You know what, are they both as bad as each other? I don't know."
Michelle Collins has spoken about the prospects of a true romance between Cindy Beale and Max Branning (Jake Wood) in EastEnders. The BBC One soap has positioned Cindy as one of multiple potential brides for Max in the recent New Year's Day 2026 flash-forward episode set in 2027. This followed the pair having a passionate encounter as strangers on Christmas Day 2025, before their fling was explosively revealed during their shared grandson Jimmy Beale's christening. Cindy detests Max following his actions towards her children, with Max having slept with her daughter Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater) and also being responsible for the death of her eldest son, Steven Beale (Aaron Sidwell). However, the pair recently found themselves as allies against their shared enemy, the scheming killer Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness). While attending The Radio Times Covers Party 2026, we asked Michelle Collins about Cindy's complicated relationship with Max, and simply had to question: are they a match made in heaven or in hell? Michelle answered: "You know what, are they both as bad as each other? I don't know. I would like to think Cindy has a bit more of a heart than Max does, but I think they're interesting together. I think they're interesting together because I think Cindy needs somebody kind of like him, rather than, possibly, someone, a bit more like Ian." Despite this, Collins didn't give their potential future romance much of a long life expectancy. "I can't imagine it lasting forever," suggested Collins, "but I can imagine it being kind of a bumpy ride and quite exciting, kind of up and down, 'Will they/won't they?' kind of thing, you know, absolutely." View Green Video on the source website Of course, Cindy has never had a quiet love life - from her adulterous affairs with Simon (Nick Berry) and David Wicks (Michael French), to her recent affair with Junior Knight (Micah Balfour), despite being in a relationship with Ian again and being in love with Junior's dad, her ex-husband, George Knight (Colin Salmon). Yet, in recent months, despite George divorcing his most recent wife, Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe), he is now expecting a baby with Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington), and any hope of a romantic reunion for Cindy and George seems dead in the water. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Questioning whether George had seemingly moved on, Michelle answered that he did so "very quickly". However, she noted of Cindy and George: "I mean, I don't think it was ever going to really work anyway." She continued, "I kind of can see why they didn't put them back together again. He's now with Nicola, isn't he? It's weird, because everything is so intense, and then you spend so much time with this person, and then you've kind of moved on, and then you say, 'Well, you know, should I not? Oh no, that's finished. That's gone out the window'." Michelle also said, "I haven't had a scene with Colin in about six months. It's quite weird, yeah. Well, that's continuing drama for you, isn't it?" Well, thanks to that flash-forward episode, we know that Cindy and George are both still in Walford in 2027, so anything could happen... Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Shock proposal amid wedding drama for Nigel and Julie Bates EastEnders reveals shock outcome of Joel Marshall's trial in early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders reveals Mark Fowler Jr's secret and surprise connection to Walford local in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders airs dark Ravi Gulati scenes amid revenge story in early BBC iPlayer release 10 EastEnders characters who need to have a huge 2026 – from Chelsea Fox to Oscar Branning Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders’ Balvinder Sopal teases "long" Suki and Eve Panesar-Unwin adoption storyline as couple’s pasts explored
Actress Balvinder Sopal has confirmed that her current EastEnders storyline is set to be quite the long-running arc. The BBC One soap has seen the complicated matriarch Suki Panesar-Unwin (Sopal) pursuing an adoption with her wife and soulmate, Eve Panesar-Unwin (Heather Peace), as they hope to become parents together after a rather troubling attempt by Suki to get a child from her pregnant teenage step-granddaughter Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) last year. However, now heading down a much more ethical (and legal) route, it seems a rollercoaster lies ahead for the pairing known as 'Sukeve'. Speaking at The Radio Times Covers Party 2026, Balvinder was asked about the storyline and working with co-star Heather Peace for so long now. Balvinder said, "I mean, look, Heather and I have a brilliant relationship. We've worked together for, I think, three years now, three and a bit years. And each time, you know, we come on set, I think we find little moments that deepen the relationship between Suki and Eve, and that's really important, because I think sometimes relationships can get a bit boring or a bit samey, samey. So, we're trying to find the light and shade between the two of them, and what better way to do that than to throw in an adoption story? (laughs)." On what fans can expect from the coming months, Sopal added: "That's going to be a nice long arc, and we're going to delve quite deep, hopefully, into both of their backgrounds and lives, and just see the effects of what it means and what it takes to actually go ahead and adopt. We want to be as truthful as we possibly can. It's not easy. We know that. The team at EastEnders have done their background research, so you're in for a treat." Given we know very little about Suki's own family life growing up, could this be an opportunity to discover more about her upbringing? View Green Video on the source website Balvinder commented: "I mean, currently I can't say too much, but I think we will be seeing a lot of their pasts come to the forefront, which should happen, really, shouldn't it? Because you want to know what sort of parents they're going to be. I know everybody's like, 'Suki is a bad mum.' She is! (laughs). But it's nice to kind of delve into why, potentially. "And I think also, you know, we've only ever seen Suki through the eyes of lots of other people... so Nish, her children, Eve, the neighbour's wife [Ayesha, played by Laila Rouass], you know? It's nice, hopefully, to introduce other people...who knows?" Suki flashback episode, anyone? Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Shock proposal amid wedding drama for Nigel and Julie Bates EastEnders reveals shock outcome of Joel Marshall's trial in early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders reveals Mark Fowler Jr's secret and surprise connection to Walford local in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders airs dark Ravi Gulati scenes amid revenge story in early BBC iPlayer release 10 EastEnders characters who need to have a huge 2026 – from Chelsea Fox to Oscar Branning Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders confirms Jake Moon return as Chrissie Watts storyline heads in "unexpected directions" after Christmas murder
We feel a reunion on the cards for the Moon clan.
We have another return on the way in EastEnders as an old face is coming back to Walford. Joel Beckett has been confirmed to be reprising his role as Jake Moon in February 2026, as the character returns seeking answers about his former lover, Chrissie Watts (Tracy-Ann Oberman). Beckett's short stint will see Jake wanting to find out what really happened on Christmas Day, when Chrissie returned to seek revenge on Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) by tormenting her with Zoe's long-lost biological daughter, Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness). Chrissie has not been traceable since. On the same night, Zoe had a physical altercation with Jasmine's furious biological father, Dr Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey), and was subsequently arrested for murder when Anthony was found dead from two wounds to the head. While speculation fell on Chrissie for being responsible, viewers have since learned that Jasmine killed Anthony in self-defence after he began attacking her, after he was initially knocked unconscious by Zoe. When Jake wants to know the truth about Christmas Day, he soon encounters some rather different versions of events. Will Jake uncover the truth? And will he be reunited with his cousin Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) after two decades apart? Speaking about his EastEnders return, Joel Beckett said: "It was really lovely to step back onto the Square after all this time and revisit Jake. Being back working alongside familiar faces, as well as some brilliant new ones, was a real joy, and it was good to know that Jake had been out there, alive and well. "He returns carrying plenty of unanswered questions, and the storyline takes him in some unexpected directions with real twists and turns. I’m excited for people to see what he’s been up to." Meanwhile, executive producer Ben Wadey added: "I’m delighted to welcome Joel Beckett back to the role of Jake Moon and EastEnders for this storyline. Jake’s return will be a shock for many, but the biggest shocks of all will surround Jake and what he discovers about Christmas…" Jake was last seen briefly in September 2024 when he made a surprise cameo appearance at the end of Chrissie's return week which saw her released from prison and the pair reunite romantically after he waited for her for two decades. The pair had a dramatic affair back in 2005 which ended in heartache when Chrissie went down for the murder of her husband Den Watts (Leslie Grantham). Jake himself departed Walford in 2006 in mysterious circumstances as it appeared his gangster connections caught up with him, leaving his fate up in the air until his reunion with Chrissie. However, at Christmas, Chrissie revealed that she had split from Jake after she became obsessed with wreaking vengeance on Zoe. Viewers saw, however, that Jake had been trying to contact her. Now we know that Chrissie didn't kill Anthony, will Jake and Chrissie be able to move forward together? Or, will Jake side with the Moon-Slaters? Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Shock proposal amid wedding drama for Nigel and Julie Bates EastEnders reveals shock outcome of Joel Marshall's trial in early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders reveals Mark Fowler Jr's secret and surprise connection to Walford local in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders airs dark Ravi Gulati scenes amid revenge story in early BBC iPlayer release 10 EastEnders characters who need to have a huge 2026 – from Chelsea Fox to Oscar Branning Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
House of the Dragon season 3: Release date speculation, cast and plot news
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*Warning: Spoilers ahead for all episodes of House of the Dragon season 2.* House of the Dragon season 3 is on its way this year! The spin-off to Game of Thrones, which tackles the Targaryen civil war, the Dance of Dragons, hundreds of years before the arrival of Queen Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), has been away from our screens for two years but will soon be back for new episodes. The last season ended with a brutal battle being prepared for as the forces of the Blacks, allied to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy), and the Greens, allied to her wounded younger half-brother King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney). So, if you're waiting for House of the Dragon season 3 and the future of the Targaryen dynasty, and, most importantly, make sure to check back regularly as we'll be updating this guide with more information as it gets revealed. House of the Dragon season 3 release date speculation House of the Dragon season 3 is due to be released in Summer 2026. Actor Matt Smith suggested that the episodes would be released in August 2026, but this has yet to be confirmed by HBO. House of the Dragon was renewed for season 3 in June 2024, before season 2 had even been released, demonstrating tremendous faith in the Thrones spin-off. The series is set to return for a fourth and final season, too. In the meantime, the new spin-off series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has begun airing on HBO in the US and on Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK. Who will be in the cast of House of the Dragon season 3? Currently, the following cast members are confirmed for House of the Dragon season 3. Matt Smith as King Consort Daemon Targaryen Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra I Targaryen Olivia Cooke as Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria Matthew Needham as Lord Larys Strong Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen Phia Saban as Queen Helaena Targaryen Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen Phoebe Campbell as Lady Rhaena Targaryen Jefferson Hall as Lord Jason Lannister and Ser Tyland Lannister Kurt Egyiawan as Grand Maester Orwyle Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers Tom Bennett as Ulf White TBC as Prince Daeron Targaryen James Norton as Lord Ormund Hightower Tommy Flanagan as Lord Roderick Dustin Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly Tom Cullen as Ser Luthor Largent Joplin Sibtain as Ser Jon Roxton Barry Sloane as Ser Adrian Redfort Annie Shapero as Lady Alysanne Blackwood In terms of new arrivals, it's been revealed that James Norton will be joining the cast as Lord Ormund Hightower, the cousin of Queen Dowager Alicent Hightower, and the Lord of Highgarden and Lord Paramount of the Reach. Elsewhere, Tommy Flanagan will play Lord Roderick Dustin, a Northern lord and ally to Rhaenyra, and Tom Cullen will portray Ser Luthor Largent, the Commander of the City Watch who is loyal to Daemon. Meanwhile, Dan Fogler will portray Ser Torrhen Manderly, another Northern ally to Rhaenyra, while Joplin Sibtain will portray Ser Jon Roxton, the head of House Roxton and an ally to the Greens. Finally, Barry Sloane will play Ser Adrian Redfort, a member of Rhaenyra's Queensguard, and Annie Shapero will portray the Northern warrior woman and ally to Rhaenyra, Lady Alysanne Blackwood. One character we do know for sure that we're going to meet in season 3 is the long-awaited Daeron Targaryen, Aegon and Aemond's brother! Asked in a recent press conference whether we would finally meet him, Condal confirmed with a "yes" – although the actor to play him has not yet been cast, to our knowledge. He also referenced the Targaryen brothers when speaking about Helaena's storyline, adding: "The decision to expand Helaena’s character was that we, were fascinated by Alicent’s family and Aegon and Aemond, and certainly at some point in the story, even Daeron – the beloved, anticipated Daeron – get a lot of the screen time and the storytelling time because they're the males, they're the dragon riding warriors. "But Helena was always fascinating to us because she was a bit of a tabula rasa, as described in the book." Elsewhere, many viewers were excited at the prospect of seeing Nettles, a fan-favourite character from the books who claims the dragon Sheepstealer, appear in season 2. For now, though, her story has been conflated with that of Princess Rhaena Targaryen (Phoebe Campbell), which has left many fans disappointed. However, during a press conference, Condal hinted that we might still see her in future. When asked about whether Nettles has been fully written out of the show, he responded: "I think that's a, ‘Please stay tuned and keep watching the story.’ I will say that we love Rhaena as a character, and we've really done a lot of legwork to set her up from the beginning as somebody in this Targaryen household who does not have a dragon." View Affiliate Playlist on the source website He added: "I think the Rhaena story, as we're seeing it unfold, is potentially one of those interesting interpretations that we have to offer. And I would just say that we don't do any stuff lightly or without thought. Many of these things we've planned many seasons in advance. So I would just say, you know, buckle up and take the ride with us. And hopefully you like the destination it's going to." Meanwhile, in the final episode, we met a new character in the form of a gender-swapped Admiral Lohar, played by Abigail Thorn. We'd certainly expect her and other characters introduced this season to return for more. As for returning faces, we'd certainly expect most of the Targaryen clan to be back in business as we head towards season 3. The final episodes of the season have also placed greater emphasis on the dragonseeds, or the Targaryen bastards, including Hugh Hammer (Kieran Bew) and Ulf White (Tom Bennett), so we'd expect them to take on a bigger role going forward. In the finale, we also saw Joshua Ben-Tovim appear in a vision to Daemon Targaryen as Ser Brynden Rivers, AKA Lord Bloodraven. Could we see more from him in the future? One character we're not expecting to see back, however, is the Queen Who Never Was, Rhaenys Targaryen (played by Eve Best). In a shocking and brutal episode 4, the beloved character was killed off in a fiery clash with Prince Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell), who also left his own brother, King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney), badly wounded. While fans were also excited to see the appearance of Blood and Cheese, played by Sam C Wilson and Mark Stobbart, we're certainly not expecting to see them back for any more either. Similarly, episode 1 saw the brutal death of a young Jaehaerys Targaryen, the eldest son of Aegon Targaryen. That said, we're also not ruling out flashback scenes – especially after the shock returns of season 2. Fans were stunned to see the return of Milly Alcock as young Rhaenyra and Paddy Considine as the late King Viserys as part of Daemon Targaryen's visions. Could old cast members be back for more? We could also see the arrival of even more Targaryen children, as some of them haven't been born yet, including Aegon's younger son, Prince Maelor, who, in the book, had a role to play in the Blood and Cheese storyline. In the show, however, Condal reasoned that, due to shortened timelines, Maelor couldn't be born yet. Condal explained to RadioTimes.com: "In our writing of season 1, we had to compress time a bit to get through 30 years of history, essentially, in what ended up being 20 years, just so that we didn't have to recast every character. "I think as time marches on longer and longer, it becomes more challenging to tell all that story in one season, and season 1 was a challenge in and of itself. "So, essentially, we made 30 years happen in 20 years, and that just meant some of the youngest kids in the story weren't around, or were younger than they are in the books – Rhaenyra and Daemon's children, for one, and then certainly Helaena and Aegon. Maelor is not yet in the narrative in this, in the story, so that was a change." That might suggest the new generation of Targaryen children is on the way in season 3, but take this with a pinch of salt until it's officially confirmed. What could House of the Dragon season 3 be about? We don't know all the specifics of the plot of season 3 just yet, but we'd expect it to continue to follow Martin's book Fire & Blood – albeit with some deviations along the way, as we've seen in season 1 and season 2. However, there are certain book events we're expecting to see. Look away now if you don't want to see any book spoilers! Speaking in the post-episode featurette, Condal said: "While this season was very much about the fits and starts of an early medieval war, season three is clearly going to be about total war." We're expecting to see the highly anticipated Battle of the Gullet, a brutal and bloody sea battle that many fans had been anticipating in season 2. Asked about why he postponed showing it, Condal said it's down to balancing the number of big events we have in each season. He said: "We were trying to give the Gullet, which is maybe the second most anticipated event of Fire and Blood, the time and the space that it deserves. And obviously, as anybody that's seen the finale knows, we're building to that, that event will happen very shortly in terms of the storytelling of House of the Dragon. "Based on what we know now, it should be the biggest thing to date that we’ve pulled off. And we just wanted to have the time, the space to do that at a level that is going to excite and satisfy the fans and in the way it’s deserved." Judging from where we leave off in season 2, we're also expecting Rhaenyra to take her rightful place on the Iron Throne in season 3. Showrunner Ryan Condal previously told RadioTimes.com of future seasons: "There's a history that marches on for decades after this. So it's not about ending the Targaryen history. It's just finding the place to close the curtain on this particular time… "We're trying to find the satisfying television ending or the conclusion where we can leave everybody knowing that time marches on from here, but we've brought this dramatic story to a close. "So, I think that's become very clear as we've just gotten farther down the timeline. But I'm not ready to yet talk about how many episodes or seasons are left. "But I think the nice thing is we know where we're going, we have all the material that we need, because the book is written and hopefully we can bring this to a satisfying conclusion." Meanwhile, Emma D'Arcy told IGN: "Oh my God, by the end of season 2, I was a f**king shell of myself. "I was a husk. I could not form a sentence. I was so tired. I need to implement some way of getting through season 3, if there’s a season 3, to really harness as much energy as possible. It is a behemoth." How many episodes could House of the Dragon season 3 consist of? House of the Dragon season 3 will consist of eight episodes. When asked about season 3's episode count at a press conference, the showrunner said: "Without saying anything, because I haven't had discussions with HBO about it, I would just anticipate the cadence of the show from a dramatic storytelling perspective will continue to be the same from season 2 on." Season 1 consisted of 10 episodes, while season 2 consisted of eight episodes. In terms of episode length, we'd again expect the episodes to range from 50 to 70 minutes, depending on how much needs to be covered in one particular episode. Season 2 episode 8 was the show's longest episode yet, with the finale clocking in at 73 minutes. How many seasons of House of the Dragon will there be? House of the Dragon will have four seasons before concluding, as Condal mentioned at the recent press conference. That means we're currently halfway through the show's run. Is there a trailer for House of the Dragon season 3? Not yet! We'll keep this page updated with any footage that comes our way. However, some footage is available in this 2026 preview for HBO. View oEmbed on the source website House of the Dragon seasons 1 to 2 are available on Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV. Check out more of our Fantasy 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.
EastEnders airs Slater character's returns as killer Jasmine Fisher plots escape in early BBC iPlayer release
Spoiler warning for Monday 19th January 2026.
**Warning: Contains major spoilers for the Monday 19th January 2026 episode of EastEnders, available now on BBC iPlayer.** EastEnders aired an emotional reunion for Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) and Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) on Monday but Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness) may be about to make the situation worse. The BBC One soap opera revealed at the end of last week that Jasmine was the person who killed her father, Dr Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey), on Christmas Day 2025 in an act of self-defence. However, Jasmine shows little remorse for killing Anthony and is also willing to let Zoe go down for a crime she didn't commit. In Monday's episode, Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) returned after weeks away, looking for Chrissie Watts (Tracy-Ann Oberman) in Greece, after Jasmine helped convince Kat that Chrissie was responsible for Anthony's death to frame Zoe as she did with Sam Michell over Den Watts (Leslie Grantham) back in 2005. Kat revealed that hunting for Chrissie was a dead end and planned to visit Zoe, who viewers hadn't seen since earlier this month, after she was held on remand for murder. Pushing her granddaughter to visit Zoe with her, Kat's suspicions of Jasmine have continued to grow, and Kat even voiced her discomfort about how Jasmine had joined Chrissie in tormenting Zoe for months and also why Jasmine won't speak to the police about Chrissie. Jasmine maintained that she feared reprisals from Chrissie, but Kat didn't seem to care for this, arguing she could handle Chrissie. When the two were emotionally reunited with Zoe, Kat pushed Zoe to fight her case and also to use Jasmine against Chrissie. However, Zoe remained adamant that she did not wish to implicate Jasmine in any crimes, including the arson attack, which she did commit. Zoe revealed that after advice from lawyer Richie Scott (Sian Webber), she was going to plead guilty to manslaughter in the hope of a reduced sentence. Kat was furious and remained off with Jasmine, too. Back at the Queen Vic, Jasmine's discomfort led to her telling Kat that she would speak to the police after all about Chrissie, regardless of the consequences. This pleased Kat, who maintained that getting a new lawyer alongside this could save Zoe. However, as Jasmine stewed on the potential consequences of her coming forward, she told her boyfriend Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) that she needed to leave Walford to avoid causing any more damage to those around her. Oscar was clearly hurt by Jasmine's revelation - until Jasmine asked him to come with her. Will killer Jasmine leave Walford? Well, the spoilers for the week reveal one person who will potentially get in Jasmine's way: Oscar's dad, Max Branning (Jake Wood). Read more: EastEnders airs dark Ravi Gulati scenes amid revenge story in early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders airs dilemma for Priya Nandra-Hart following Nugget Gulati's assault in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders 2026 preview: 10 spoilers for the year ahead from Max Branning twists to Sukeve adoption 10 EastEnders characters who need to have a huge 2026 – from Chelsea Fox to Oscar Branning Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Peter Claffey? Meet the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms star playing Duncan the Tall
Peter Claffey is the star of the new Game of Thrones spin-off.
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new hero from Westeros in 2026. The new Game of Thrones prequel/spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is based on The Tales of Dunk and Egg by author George RR Martin and focuses on the adventures of an unlikely duo. The first of this duo is Dunk AKA Ser Duncan the Tall, a roaming hedge knight who is keen to do his late master proud and in the show, he heads off to a tourney to chase glory. The second is his precocious young squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). However, Dunk is soon drawn into danger and even encounters members of the legendary House Targaryen. But who is actor Peter Claffey, who plays Ser Duncan the Tall? Here's everything you need to know. Who is Peter Claffey? Peter Claffey is an Irish actor and former rugby union player. Claffey was a rugby union player for Galwegians RFC, going on to have a professional contract with Connacht Rugby. He went on to train in acting and made his professional stage debut in 2022 - meaning he has only been a jobbing actor for a few years. Outside of his casting as Ser Duncan the Tall in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Claffey is probably best known for his role in Bad Sisters season 2 as Joe Walsh, the boyfriend of Becka (Eve Hewson). How old is Peter Claffey? Peter Claffey is 29-years-old. He was born on 28th July 1996. What nationality is Peter Claffey? Peter Claffey is Irish and hails from Portumna, County Galway. He went to Garbally College and then the University of Galway. What has Peter Claffey previously starred in? Following small roles in the TV shows Harry Wild and a guest part in the first season of Bad Sisters, Claffey starred as Cormac Kelly in the BBC Three comedy in the role of Cormac Kelly. He later starred in four episodes of Vikings: Valhalla before starring opposite Cillian Murphy in the film Small Things Like These, based on the novel of the same name by Claire Keegan. Claffey returned to Bad Sisters for a larger role in the second season as the partner of Eve Hewson's Becka, before two episodes of the MGM+ series Borderline. However, his big career moment came about when he was cast by HBO for their new Game of Thrones prequel series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. What has Peter Claffey said about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? Yes, Claffey has been doing the rounds with the press, as one would expect, to promote the series. Claffey said of his character 'Dunk' to ComicBook.com: "If you were to tell Dunk at that time that he’ll potentially be the head of the Kingsguard, and security guard of the king basically, he wouldn’t believe what you’re saying. All he wants to do is potentially earn some work like Ser Arlan did, live by a decent code; he doesn’t see himself ever coming to that greatness." However, how does Dunk compare with Game of Thrones' legendary knights Ser Barristan Selmy and Ser Jaime Lannister? He added, “He does, as the lore goes, become one of the great knights. I think he touches the top 10; he loses to a young Barristan Selmy in a tourney later down the line. "I don’t know how he’d get on against that old Stark from House of the Dragon; he was a badass, or even Jaime Lannister. Actually, no, he’d kick the s**t out of Jaime Lannister." Read More: Where was A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms filmed? Game of Thrones's next sequel idea risks falling into a major TV trap – this is what it should do instead George RR Martin says his relations with House of the Dragon showrunner are "abysmal" amid changes from the book A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner confirms show's fate after adapting published Dunk and Egg novellas Kit Harington "angered" by Game of Thrones fans who petitioned for season 8 remake A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres on Sky Atlantic and NOW on Monday 19th January 2026 – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV. Add A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Industry season 4: Release date, trailer and latest news
"We can't wait to dive deeper and deliver the best season yet in season 4."
It's been a long time coming, but Industry season 4 is finally here – complete with a cast of both returning and new characters. Things take a step away from Pierpoint this season, with storylines and themes opening up wider than ever before as the world outside of finance continues to impact the main players of the industry. As well as returning stars and friends Harper (Myha'la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela), we also see the return of Sir Henry (Kit Harington) but things don't seem to be in a good place for married couple Yasmin and Henry. Abela teased: “Yasmin is married to Henry Muck and their relationship is spinning out of control. She is not only a wife, but essentially a caregiver to someone who resents her for needing her care." This week's episode sees a particular focus on their dynamic, with Henry's birthday on the horizon and Yasmin planning a big party to put him front and centre. Will it go to plan? New cast members this season include Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton, Claire Forlani (Departure) and Kal Penn (Designated Survivor), as well as The Handmaid's Tale star Max Minghella, The Last Showgirl's Kiernan Shipka, and The Serial Killer's Wife's Jack Farthing, Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso) and Amy James-Kelly (Coronation Street). One particular character who remains an enigma is Minghella's Whitney Halberstram, CFO of Tender who usurped his colleague and friend to become CEO in the premiere episode. Teasing more of the "monster" to come, series co-creator Mickey Down told The Hollywood Reporter: "As in every good horror film, if you show too much of the monster it feels less scary. It’s way more interesting to drip feed the monster and his motivations." He added: "Whitney pushes up against the rigid class hierarchy. He’s also constantly holding back his true opinions about some of the people he interacts with, like Henry [Kit Harrington], who was born into every kind of entitlement and is allowed to fail continuously." The new fourth season has already spawned plenty of glowing reviews, bagging a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. But when exactly will new episodes land, who stars and what will it be about? For more information about Industry season 4, read on. **Spoiler warning for Industry season 3** Industry season 4 release date Industry season 4 premiered in the UK on Monday 12th January 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with new episodes being released weekly rather than as a boxset. The UK release is in line with the US, where episodes will be available to watch on HBO and HBO Max. The series will consist of eight episodes as with previous seasons so mark your calendars, people! Read more: Industry season 4 release schedule: When is episode 2 airing in the UK and US? Who stars in Industry season 4? The confirmed cast of Industry for season 4 is as follows. Myha'la as Harper Stern Marisa Abela as Yasmin Kara-Hanani Kit Harington as Sir Henry Muck Charlie Heaton as Jim Dycker Toheeb Jimoh as Kwabena Bannerman Kal Penn as Jay Jonah Atterbury Miriam Petche as Sweetpea Golightly Sagar Radia as Rishi Ramdani Kiernan Shipka as Hayley Clay Ken Leung as Eric Tao Max Minghella as Whitney Halberstram Andrew Havill as Alexander, Viscount Norton Roger Barclay as Otto Mostyn Tom Stourton as James Ashford Jack Farthing as Edward Smith Amy James-Kelly as Jennifer Bevan Claire Forlani as Cordelia Hanani-Spyrka Edward Holcroft as Sebastian Stefanowicz We're set to see plenty more of Kit Harington's Sir Henry Muck as he and Yasmin are married, with their wedding being the talk of the town in the season 3 finale. We will also see the return of Henry's uncle, Alexander, Viscount Norto, and Henry's godfather and Harper's new business partner, Otto Mostyn. Tom Stourton is also back as James Ashford, CEO of Ashford Asset Management, whose business Harper was keen to get involved in. Max Minghella will be starring as the company founder of Tender, a payment processing company that we're sure will be integral to the season 4 plot line. Kiernan Shipka, who is known for her roles in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Mad Men, and Twisters, will be starring as Hayley Clay, an executive assistant at Tender. Henry is set to bring another friend into the main cast fold as Jack Farthing will play Edward Smith, Henry's longtime friend and "troublemaker", according to the official character description. Other cast members include Toheeb Jimoh as Kwabena Bannerman, a trader at Mostyn Asset Management with Harper, while Amy James-Kelly will be starring as Jennifer Bevan, a newly promoted minister in the new Labour government. It's now also been announced that Kal Penn will be joining the cast as Jay Jonah Atterbury, the CEO and co-founder of payment processor Tender, so we can expect plenty of scenes alongside Minghella. Elsewhere, Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton is confirmed to star as Jim Dycker, who is a finance journalist, but no other details have been given about his role yet. Will he be pursuing a big story or just caught in the crossfire? As for Claire Forlani, it's been revealed that she will be starring as Cordelia Hanani-Spyrka, "a corporate PR heavy-hitter" who also happens to share one of the same surnames as Abela's Yasmin and likely is part of her complicated extended family. Finally, London Spy star Edward Holcroft has joined the cast as Sebastian Stefanowicz. One person who is not returning is Harry Lawtey as Robert Spearing, who ended the last season in the US after Yasmin chose Henry over him. Lawtey reflected on his decision to leave the hit series, telling The Telegraph: "Ultimately I feel like I’m in a place where I’ve said everything I had to say with a character, and I think both me and the writers felt mutually happy with where we left him." What is the plot for Industry season 4? The new season picks up after Harper has gone into business with Otto Mostyn for an ethically questionable business involving betting shorts based on insider information, while Yasmin is now with Sir Henry Muck - but what next for the couple? Well, it seems Harper, Yasmin and Henry are all to be drawn into the orbit of payment processing company Tender. The official description for the season reads: "At the top of their game and living the lives they set out to have as Pierpoint grads, Harper and Yasmin are drawn into a high-stakes, globetrotting cat-and-mouse game when a splashy fintech darling bursts onto the London scene. "As Yasmin navigates her relationship with tech founder Sir Henry Muck and Harper is pulled into the orbit of enigmatic executive Whitney Halberstram, their twisted friendship begins to warp and ignite under the pressure of money, power, and the desire to be on top." Read More: Industry season 4 teased by Marisa Abela as she promises a very different Yasmin Abela has teased that season 4 will be "the hardest version of [Yasmin]", with her character set to take us on quite the roller oaster journey once again. She told Deadline: "I think that the only people that know Yasmin … the real Yasmin, are the audience now, and that’s just a really exciting place to be." The biggest question mark remains over the stressful life of Rishi Ramdani after the violent events of the season 3 finale, which saw his wife murdered in front of him by the criminal he owed money to. With Sagar Radia set to return for season 4, we know we'll be picking back up with Rishi, but as to how his life has panned out, we'll just have to wait and see... Is there an Industry season 4 trailer? Yes, there are multiple after that electric first teaser. This includes the most recent and most revealing trailer, viewable below. View oEmbed on the source website Industry seasons 1-3 are available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK, and season 4 premieres on Monday 12th January 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The drama airs on HBO in the US. Add Industry to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our 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.