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items: X-Men MCU reboot release date speculation, cast rumours and news
items: All 76 times EastEnders has used emotional Julia's Theme - from Ian Beale's tears to Nigel Bates's death
items: Euphoria cast: Full list of characters and actors in HBO show in season 3
items: Euphoria soundtrack: Full list of songs for seasons 1-3
items: EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap?
items: What is Pluto TV? How to watch streaming service in the UK
items: EastEnders reveals Ravi Gulati mental health storyline to reach climax this month - as key charity involvement confirmed
items: Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast?
items: Alison Hammond reveals she has been approached for Strictly Come Dancing presenting job: "It’s unrealistic"
items: Coronation Street airs major stumble for Maggie Driscoll as secret almost rumbled in early ITVX release
items: Peaky Blinders sequel TV series confirms British film icon in major recast - plus more starry new cast members
items: Adolescence, Celebrity Traitors, and EastEnders win big at esteemed television awards ceremony
items: BAFTA TV Awards 2026 nominations revealed: Full list of nominees including Celebrity Traitors, Doctor Who legend and EastEnders
items: What happens in the second Dune novel, Dune Messiah? Spoilers for book series
items: Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?
items: Coronation Street spoilers for this week as evil Megan Walsh's pregnancy stuns the Driscolls
items: Harry Potter TV series star says he has received death threats over taking Snape role: "I’d be lying if I said it doesn’t affect me emotionally"
items: Peaky Blinders creator reveals plan for Arthur Shelby changed while writing The Immortal Man: "Everything falls apart after that"
items: 12 Peaky Blinders questions we have after THAT ending to The Immortal Man
items: Peaky Blinders movie star Rebecca Ferguson reveals whether enigmatic Kaulo could return
items: Peaky Blinders veteran reacts to [SPOILER]'s shocking fate: "You want it to be as explosive as the character has been"
items: Oscar winners 2026: Full list as One Battle After Another wins best picture, Michael B Jordan takes home best actor
items: EastEnders airs unannounced return for fan-favourite character during Mother's Day episode in early BBC iPlayer release
items: Rebecca Ferguson reveals why she studied Cillian Murphy’s sex scenes and how intimacy coordinators were used for Peaky Blinders film
items: Which film has won the most Oscars ever? Academy Award winner records
items: Emmerdale spoilers for this week as Robert Sugden moves into Butler's Farm amid new Joe Tate plot
items: To be or not to be? There's no question the 'emotionally manipulative' Hamnet deserves to win the 2026 Oscar for best picture
items: The Capture season 3 airs update on Callum Turner’s Shaun Emery - and he almost had a much bigger role
items: The case for Hamnet to win Best Picture
items: Game of Thrones movie tipped to be in development from Andor writer - and it concerns House Targaryen

X-Men MCU reboot release date speculation, cast rumours and news
type: item
date: 2026-04-30T14:31:27.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
description: The original mutants might be coming back – but the MCU's brand new team aren't far behind.
encoded: The X-Men are about to undergo their boldest film reinvention since 2011's First Class, with a blockbuster reboot planned that will carry the team forward in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In recent years, a number of characters from 20th Century Fox's classic X-Men films have already cropped up in the MCU, with several more joining the party in December's epic crossover Avengers: Doomsday. However, fans shouldn't get too attached to any of these returning favourites, who seem to be on their farewell tour – with a group of fresh faces gradually assembling to pick up where they leave off. It's not yet clear who will be inheriting the iconic roles of Storm, Cyclops and Jean Grey, among others, but we do know the creatives tasked with telling their stories – and roughly when to expect to see the team in action. If you're as excited as we are for a new generation of Marvel mutants, read on for everything we know so far about the X-Men reboot in the MCU. X-Men MCU reboot release date speculation View Green Video on the source website Marvel Studios has yet to announce when its X-Men reboot will be released, but we do know that it will be sometime after December 2027's crossover spectacular Avengers: Secret Wars. Previously, producer Kevin Feige explained (via Deadline): "The whole story of Secret Wars really leads us into a new age of mutants and of the X-Men. Again, [it's] one of those dreams come true. We finally have the X-Men back." As Variety reported last summer, Marvel Studios currently has four release dates assigned for unspecified Marvel projects in 2028, February, May, November and December, one of which is likely to be X-Men. Some have speculated that the February date could go to Ryan Coogler's third Black Panther film, which is known to be in development and would return the series to the US and Canada's Black History Month (where it launched in 2018). If that proves to be true, it would leave the X-Men free to nab the early summer date or, alternativ…

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All 76 times EastEnders has used emotional Julia's Theme - from Ian Beale's tears to Nigel Bates's death
type: item
date: 2026-04-29T18:17:19.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: The tears flow when this classic theme from Simon May replaces the traditional doof doof...
encoded: Simon May's theme tune to EastEnders is one of the most recognisable compositions in British music history. In fact, during a 2008 poll by PRS for Music, it was voted as more of an earworm than the national anthem. May was approached by creators Julia Smith and Tony Holland in 1984 to write the tune, originally opting for a more edgy piece that reflected the serial's apparent grittiness. This was vetoed, and a new piece that would "bring people in from the kitchen or garden" was chosen instead. He also crafted a "romantic pre-empt", which could be used in place of the traditional drum beats to conclude an episode. Named Julia's Theme, in tribute to Smith, it features several slow piano buildups that can allow for it to be cut at any given point. It has become synonymous with the tragic, heartwarming, tender or emotional moments from the BBC soap's 41-year history, with fans often speculating which moment will be awarded the treatment. View oEmbed on the source website Here, as it is used once more in the soap, Radio Times looks back at all 76 times Julia's Theme has been used, plus the alternative arrangements we've heard from time to time. Every time EastEnders has used Julia's Theme... 1. Ian cries to grandmother Lou Beale (1985) The first use of Julia’s Theme is intended to provide an emotional backing to this sweet family scene between a teenage Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and his steely grandmother, Lou Beale (Anna Wing). Fitting that Ian is the first to get the theme, and he is the longest-running character in the show's history. 2. Sue Osman breaks down to her husband Ali after the death of their son (1985) A heartbreaking moment for original cafe owners Sue (Sandy Ratcliff) and Ali Osman (Nejdet Salih), who discovered their son Hassan had died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). 3. Sue Osman holds baby Annie Smith (1985) Having recently suffered the devastating loss of baby Hassan, Sue holds the infant Annie, daughter of Mary ‘The Punk’ Smith (Linda Davi…

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Euphoria cast: Full list of characters and actors in HBO show in season 3
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date: 2026-04-26T01:01:43.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky
description: The cast of the HBO drama series returns with Zendaya and Hunter Schafer leading the ensemble.
encoded: It may have proven critically divisive, but Euphoria season 3 is already a hit with audiences. The opening episodes of the HBO drama have been a ratings smash for the network as the long-awaited episodes continue to capture audience interest, despite some clear controversial choices. Rue Bennett (Zendaya) has found herself in more scrapes than ever before as she is thrust into a world of crime. Meanwhile, Rue's ex, Jules Vaughn (Hunter Schafer), is now an artist and a 'sugar baby', while Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney) is exploring a career on OnlyFans as she prepares to wed the toxic Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi). Elsewhere, Cassie's sister Lexi (Maude Apatow) is working in TV, while Maddy Perez (Alexa Demie) is trying to make it in PR - but is facing some roadblocks and memories from the past. So, who else is back and who's new? And who isn't returning? Here is your guide to the cast and characters of Euphoria season 3. Euphoria cast: Full list of characters and actors The full main cast for Euphoria season 3 is below. Zendaya as Ruby "Rue" Bennett Hunter Schaefer as Jules Vaughn Eric Dane as Cal Jacobs Jacob Elordi as Nathaniel "Nate" Jacobs Sydney Sweeney as Cassandra "Cassie" Howard Alexa Demie as Madeleine "Maddy" Perez Maude Apatow as Alexis "Lexi" Howard Martha Kelly as Laurie Chloe Cherry as Faye Valentine Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Alamo Brown Toby Wallace as Wayne Colman Domingo as Ali Muhammed Read more about the major players and who plays them below. Zendaya plays Ruby "Rue" Bennett What is happening to Rue in season 3? Our lead character and the series narrator has relapsed into drug use and is now involved in the world of crime following her need to pay off a debt to drug lord Laurie. What else has Zendaya starred in? Beginning her acting success as a child star on Disney Channel show Shake It Up before a role in the series KC Undercover. Zendaya has also starred in the MCU Spider-Man films as MJ, musical The Greatest Showman, sci-fi epic Dune and its s…

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Euphoria soundtrack: Full list of songs for seasons 1-3
type: item
date: 2026-04-25T23:01:28.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: There's some major shake-ups to the new third season of Euphoria as Labrinth exits the HBO show – but what songs feature in the new episodes?
encoded: The music used in HBO drama Euphoria has long been an integral part of the show’s makeup, but this season is set to be starkly different from the rest. Ahead of the release of the anticipated third season, it was announced that Labrinth would no longer be featuring on the Euphoria soundtrack after previously being slated to collaborate with Hans Zimmer for season 3. With renowned composer and music producer Zimmer now taking on the role of sole composer, we're sure the season ahead is set to feature some moody new anthems. Read on to find out about all the songs featured in the latest episode, as well as the soundtracks for Euphoria seasons 1 and 2. Euphoria season 3 soundtrack: Full list of songs Euphoria season 3 episode 1 Ride Like the Wind - Christopher Cross Love Is Like Oxygen - Sweet Sunset and Vine - Waylon Jennings *How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window - Patti Page Teufel - Schwarzer Engel Reckless - Lil Blood Trouble Man - Marvin Gaye Little Green Apples - The Temptations Euphoria season 3 episode 2 Say So - Doja Cat WASSUP - Young Miko (How Much Is That) Doggie In The Window - Patti Page Get It Sexyy - Sexyy Red I Wanna Be Loved By You - Marilyn Monroe Speak Low - Billie Holiday Euphoria season 1 soundtrack Euphoria season 1 episode 1 Formula - Labrinth When RIP - Labrinth Hold Up - Beyoncé Can't Get Used to Losing You - Andy Williams Home from Rehab - Labrinth New Girl - Labrinth The Only South I Knew - Kofa Getcha' Weight Up (feat Big Yae, CBM Muley & Cet Dollar) - Rockstar JT Brighter Tomorrow - Soul Swingers Once Again - Stratus Planning Date - Labrinth Beckham - Baby Tate Home - Audri & Aaron I'm Gone - Tommy Genesis Forever - Labrinth Narcos - Migos What to Say - Leo Soul Secrets - Hass Irv Feelings - Lil Dude GOAT - Kenny Mason Cocky AF - Meghan Thee Stallion 2 True - Nesha Nycee I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times) - Jamie XX New Level (feat Future) - A$AP Ferg Motivation - Sam Austins Pusha - JAG Billy Boy - $not Run Cried the Crawling - Agnes …

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EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap?
type: item
date: 2026-04-25T13:20:16.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: EastEnders
subject: News
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: All the changes to life in Albert Square you need to keep up with.
encoded: 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 Ross Kemp as Grant 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 Lo…

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What is Pluto TV? How to watch streaming service in the UK
type: item
date: 2026-04-24T08:38:25.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Technology
subject: Technology Guides
subject: On demand
description: Pluto TV is the UK home of Star Trek: Discovery and much more.
encoded: Many will already have this free-to-use service, but the ViacomCBS-owned streamer is not the most well-known streaming service compared to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and NOW so this is one some may need to know more about. ViacomCBS is the owner of well-known brands such as Channel 5, Nickelodeon and MTV so you know the streaming service will have connections to some big shows. So, without further ado, here is all you need to know about Pluto TV and accessing the service in the UK. Watch Pluto TV Buy Amazon Fire Stick HD for £39.99 at Amazon Buy Roku Streaming Stick HD for £30.89 £25.50 (save £5.39 or 17%) at Amazon For more on lesser-known streaming services, here's our guide to MUBI and our guide to Shudder. What is Pluto TV? Pluto TV is a streaming service that was launched by Viacom and is the leading free streaming TV service in the US. In the UK it has over 100+ channels, with 13 curated live TV channels on its launch in 2018. It also includes numerous films and TV series to watch on-demand. It is entirely free and requires no sign-up or contacts and subscriptions. There is a variety of live TV channels as well as on-demand packages ranging from reality TV to documentaries. Watch Pluto TV Buy Amazon Fire Stick HD for £39.99 at Amazon Buy Roku Streaming Stick HD for £30.89 £25.50 (save £5.39 or 17%) at Amazon How to watch Pluto TV in the UK Pluto TV is available to watch on NOW and Roku devices in the UK. The service is also available on, Amazon Fire Stick, Android, Apple TV Plus, Chromecast, iPhone, LG, PlayStation, Roku and Samsung TV Plus. The app is free to download from on Apple App Store, Amazon Appstore, and Google Play. It also requires no subscription or sign-ups. Watch Pluto TV Buy Amazon Fire Stick HD for £39.99 at Amazon Buy Roku Streaming Stick HD for £30.89 £25.50 (save £5.39 or 17%) at Amazon What is available on Pluto TV? There are a variety of live TV channels including a Sci-fi channel for Pluto TV that will be airing the new epi…

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EastEnders reveals Ravi Gulati mental health storyline to reach climax this month - as key charity involvement confirmed
type: item
date: 2026-04-09T18:59:29.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: Ravi Gulati's emotional turmoil reaches a crisis point this April.
encoded: This article includes discussion of suicide that some readers may find distressing. Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) is to reach a crisis point on EastEnders later this month. The BBC One soap has been airing an ongoing storyline surrounding the character's mental health in recent months as Ravi has begun to self-harm and grown increasingly erratic and unstable. In a career-best performance from Thiara, viewers have seen Ravi dealing with immense guilt surrounding his criminal exploitation of vulnerable Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) and Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) in a drug operation. If that wasn't enough, he's also had to come to terms with violently attacking his son Davinder 'Nugget' Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) after being spiked in a revenge plot by the Mitchells, and also dealing with the pressure of being an undercover informant for the police in an organised crime organisation. In the coming weeks, as he continues to fear for protecting his family, Ravi's spiralling mental health will lead him to consider taking his own life. Ravi's partner, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy), step-mother Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal), and his children will be seen trying their hardest to help, and will ultimately get him the help he needs. EastEnders has also confirmed that the soap has been working with Samaritans on the story in a bid to portray these scenes as accurately and sensitively as possible. 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. Executive Producer Ben Wadey said of the story: "EastEnders always takes great care when researching storylines such as Ravi’s and we’re grateful to Samaritans for the advice they have given us, helping us ensure Ravi’s story is told with the care and sensitivity it deserves." Meanwhile, Lorna Fraser, Head of Media Advisory…

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Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast?
type: item
date: 2026-04-05T21:45:01.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Emmerdale
subject: News
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
description: All the comings and goings in the lively village in 2026.
encoded: 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…

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Alison Hammond reveals she has been approached for Strictly Come Dancing presenting job: "It’s unrealistic"
type: item
date: 2026-04-04T08:00:23.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Could Alison Hammond be a replacement for Tess Daly or Claudia Winkleman?
encoded: Alison Hammond has revealed that she has been approached to take on a presenting role with Strictly Come Dancing. The beloved host of The Great British Bake Off and This Morning has multiple popular series on the go, including the upcoming Channel 4 series Your Song, and has been linked with popular series such as The Celebrity Traitors. However, one huge talking point has been that Hammond has been a firm favourite among bookmakers to take on the job of presenting Strictly Come Dancing following the departures of long-running presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Now, in an interview with Emma Cox in the upcoming issue of Radio Times, Hammond has said that she has indeed been approached over taking on a presenting role with the beloved BBC dance show. "I have, actually," Hammond told Cox with a laugh. "You didn’t expect that answer, did you? I can’t lie, I’m incapable." However, when asked whether she is likely to take on the role, Hammond seemed more pessimistic. "I’m so busy, babes, that I’m not sure it’s going to happen," she revealed. "It’s unrealistic. I’m so happy they considered me but, like Traitors, I can’t do it because everything clashes." 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. She added, "I would have loved to have done it –anybody that gets it, they’re going to land the perfect job. But I’m so happy with everything I’ve got. What would I drop, to do Strictly?" Whatever happens, it's certainly a time of huge change for Strictly Come Dancing, with multiple long-running professional dancers also having been confirmed to be leaving the popular dance show. Among those confirmed to have either departed or changed roles in the BBC behemoth are Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, and Michelle Tsiakkas. Meanwhile, in recent weeks, another rumoured replacem…

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Coronation Street airs major stumble for Maggie Driscoll as secret almost rumbled in early ITVX release
type: item
date: 2026-04-03T11:49:54.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Spoiler warning for Friday 3 April 2026.
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers for Friday 3 April 2026's episode of Coronation Street, available now on ITVX and YouTube.* Coronation Street aired a major stumbling block for scheming Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn) on Friday. The ITV soap has already revealed to viewers that Rovers Return landlord Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker) is actually the secret son of the late cobbles icon Jim McDonald (Charlie Lawson) after he had a brief liaison with Maggie years prior. This also means that Ben is actually the half-brother of his new close friend Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson). However, Ben has always believed that his dad, Alan Driscoll (Aidan O'Callaghan), was his biological father. Fans also know from a special flashback episode that Maggie was also responsible for Alan's death. During Friday's episode, Maggie attempted to get through to her grandson Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) following his suffering at the abusive hands of his teacher, Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon). However, a brainwashed Will would not betray Megan - even though Maggie came close to getting her grandson to open up to her. View oEmbed on the source website Yet, Ben interrupted Maggie's attempts to get through to Will, and an explosive argument ensued between mother and son. Blaming Ben for stopping Will from opening up to her, Maggie also accused Ben of failing to protect his own son from Megan. In response, a furious Ben told Maggie that he often wished it were she who had died instead of his dad, Alan. Ben proclaimed Alan to have been a "good man", which Maggie questioned and said he never really knew Alan as she did. Maggie then exclaimed: "And here you are, taking his side over mine, your own flesh and blood!" Of course, the implication here is that Alan is not Ben's flesh and blood, and this immediately piqued Ben's interest. Maggie rowed back on the meaning and explained she meant because Alan was dead and she wasn't, before storming out. Towards the end of the episode, a saddened Ben spoke with his partne…

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Peaky Blinders sequel TV series confirms British film icon in major recast - plus more starry new cast members
type: item
date: 2026-04-03T08:50:46.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: There's a new face for Duke Shelby on the way...
encoded: More details about the upcoming Peaky Blinders TV sequel have been revealed - including a major recast. The BBC has confirmed that the new series, which is set in the 1950s, will see the role of Tommy Shelby's eldest son and heir, Erasmus "Duke" Shelby, now played by Billy Elliot film star Jamie Bell. The role was previously played in Peaky Blinders season 6 by EE BAFTA Rising Star nominee Conrad Khan before the part was recast to Saltburn star and Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan in the recent feature film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. However, given the decade time jump, we will now see an older Duke as he leads the Shelby clan and Peaky Blinders gang into a new future following the end of Tommy Shelby's story. The official synopsis reads: "In this new era of Peaky Blinders, a decade after World War Two, the race to rebuild Birmingham becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. "This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and jeopardy. At its blood-soaked heart is Duke Shelby (Jamie Bell): older, wiser, more ambitious, and most certainly more dangerous." However, Bell isn't the only new cast member who has been confirmed for the series. Stranger Things and Industry star Charlie Heaton will also play a leading role in the show, which has been given a two-season order of six episodes. Additionally, Downton Abbey and Silo alum Jessica Brown Findlay has also been cast, alongside No Time To Die and Marvel star Lashana Lynch, and Stereophonic actress Lucy Karczewski. No character details have yet been revealed. Read More: 12 Peaky Blinders questions we have after THAT ending to The Immortal Man Peaky Blinders creator and writer Steven Knight revealed in a statement: "I am thrilled that we are announcing a new era of Peaky Blinders, moving the story to post-war Birmingham in the early 50s. "We are incredibly fortunate to have Jamie Bell taking the role of Tommy Shelby’s oldest son, Duke, and to have Charlie Heaton also leading the cast. There are more exciting cast a…

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Adolescence, Celebrity Traitors, and EastEnders win big at esteemed television awards ceremony
type: item
date: 2026-03-25T08:57:12.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Other winners included Big Boys, Last One Laughing, and Anna Friel.
encoded: The Royal Television Society has crowned its winners for its 2026 ceremony. Leading the charge was the BBC with a total of 16 wins, followed by Netflix with five wins - four of which went to the acclaimed limited series Adolescence. Elsewhere, EastEnders took home the award for soap & continuing drama, while Channel 4 comedy Big Boys took home the award for comedy drama. So, without further ado, here is the full list of winners from the big Royal Television Society Awards 2026 winners: Full list of shows and stars that took home awards Arts WINNER - The Last Musician of Auschwitz Nick Cave's Veiled World The Trouble With Mr Doodle Breakthrough award WINNER - Owen Cooper, Adolescence Ellis Howard, What It Feels Like for a Girl Kaydrah Walker-Wilkie, Just Act Normal Maximilian Fairley, Unforgotten Children’s programme WINNER - Crongton Sky Kids Investigates: World. War. Me. Wolf King Comedy drama WINNER - Big Boys Dreaming Whilst Black Juice Comedy entertainment WINNER - Last One Laughing Taskmaster Would I Lie to You? Comedy performance – female WINNER - Philippa Dunne, Amandaland Jordan Gray, Transaction Katherine Parkinson, Here We Go Lucy Punch, Amandaland Comedy performance – male WINNER - Steve Coogan, How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) Adjani Salmon, Dreaming Whilst Black Jon Pointing, Big Boys Oliver Savell, Changing Ends Daytime programme WINNER - BBC Breakfast – Our Girls: The Southport Families Loose Women The Marvellous Miniature Workshop Documentary series WINNER - Bibaa & Nicole: Murder in the Park Boyzone: No Matter What Murder 24/7 Drama series WINNER - Blue Lights Code of Silence Slow Horses This City Is Ours Entertainment & reality WINNER - The Celebrity Traitors Married at First Sight UK Race Across The World Entertainment performance WINNER - Rob Beckett & Romesh Ranganathan - Rob & Romesh Vs Romesh Ranganathan - Romesh: Can't Knock the Hustle Claudia Winkleman - The Celebrity Traitors Formatted popular factual WINNER - The Assembly Go Back to Wher…

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BAFTA TV Awards 2026 nominations revealed: Full list of nominees including Celebrity Traitors, Doctor Who legend and EastEnders
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date: 2026-03-24T12:16:53.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Comedy
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Current Affairs
subject: Documentaries
subject: Drama
subject: EastEnders
subject: Fantasy
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Soaps
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: Adolescence, A Thousand Blows, Andor, and Trespasses lead the way.
encoded: We finally have the BAFTA TV Awards 2026 nominations in, and it's a big night ahead for Stephen Graham. Multiple nominations are in for the beloved Liverpuddlian actor, including 11 nominations for Adolescence and a further seven for A Thousand Blows. Elsewhere, the acclaimed Star Wars series Andor and Channel 4 historical drama Trespasses each have six nominations, while The Celebrity Traitors has five. Meanwhile, Doctor Who legend Matt Smith is nominated for his turn in The Death of Bunny Munro, while EastEnders and Coronation Street go head to head with Casualty for the Soap award. Read below for the full list of nominees at the BAFTA TV Awards 2026. BAFTA TV Awards 2026 nominations revealed: Full list of nominees including Doctor Who legend and Netflix smash hit Actor in a Comedy Jim Howick, Here We Go Jon Pointing, Big Boys Lenny Rush, Am I Being Unreasonable? Mawaan Rizwan Juice Oliver Savell, Changing Ends Steve Coogan, How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) Actress in a Comedy Diane Morgan, Mandy Jennifer Saunders, Amandaland Katherine Parkinson, Here We Go Lucy Punch, Amandaland Philippa Dunne, Amandaland Rosie Jones, Pushers Children’s: Non-Scripted A Real Bugs Life Boosnoo! Production Team Deadly 60 Saving Sharks World.war.me (Sky Kids Investigates) Children’s: Scripted Crongton Horrible Science Shaun the Sheep The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Current Affairs Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War (Exposure) The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money Gaza: Doctors Under Attack Undercover in the Police (Panorama) Daytime The Chase Lorraine Richard Osman’s House of Games Scam Interceptors Drama Series A Thousand Blows Blue Lights Code of Silence This City Is Ours Entertainment The Graham Norton Show Last One Laughing Michael McIntyre’s Big Show Would I Lie to You Entertainment Performance Amanda Holden and Alan Carr, Amanda & Alan’s Spanish Job Bob Mortimer, Last One Laughing Claudia Winkleman, The Celebrity Traitors Lee Mack, The 1% Club Rob Beckett and Romesh R…

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What happens in the second Dune novel, Dune Messiah? Spoilers for book series
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date: 2026-03-22T18:10:31.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
description: The original novel Dune has been covered in film now, but what happens next in the story?
encoded: Frank Herbert's epic series of Dune books is set to increase once again as we await Dune: Part Three. This film - which now has a trailer - continues on from the second film from director Denis Villeneuve which adapted the final portion of the original 1965 novel Dune and details what happens once Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), join up with the Fremen, including the young woman he has long dreamt about, Chani (Zendaya). Together, the Atreides - through some unsettling religious manipulation - lead the Fremen in a crusade against the Harkonnens and the Imperium - resulting in one cataclysmic ending. However, the story of the novel Dune does not end there, with this third and final film from Villeneuve adapting the second novel from Frank Herbert in the series, the unique 1968 sequel novel Dune Messiah. View oEmbed on the source website So, what exactly happens in Dune Messiah? Well, here's what goes down and what it all means in the grand scheme of things. *Spoiler warning for Dune Messiah and potentially a third Dune film* What happens in the second Dune novel, Dune Messiah? There’s a time-jump The story of Dune Messiah opens 12 years after the end of Dune. Much has changed in the interim, but many character relationships are the same. Paul-Muad’Dib is the Emperor of the Known Universe and - as they never parted in the first Dune novel - Chani remains by his side as his concubine and closest advisor. Stilgar is also still a close advisor and is now a Minister of State. With the Atreides dynasty now based on Arrakis and overseeing Spice production and Fremen culture, the planet has become the governmental and religious centre of the Imperium. The Imperium has begun terra-forming parts of the planet, and reservoirs of water are being grown, as previously envisioned by Dr Liet-Kynes and hinted at in Paul’s visions (as seen in Dune: Part Two). Emperor Paul-Muad’Dib is all-powerful and is guilty of genocide Having unlea…

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Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?
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date: 2026-03-22T13:20:01.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
description: Your essential guide to the comings and goings on the cobbles in 2026.
encoded: 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-Swain 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 Bairs…

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Coronation Street spoilers for this week as evil Megan Walsh's pregnancy stuns the Driscolls
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date: 2026-03-22T12:41:16.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: Can Will Driscoll come to see just how evil Megan really is?
encoded: The fallout from Megan Walsh's arrest continues on Coronation Street this week. The ITV soap has seen the abusive Megan (played by Beth Nixon) finally caught out and arrested, thanks to a brave Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) and encouragement from his step-mother Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) and her sisters Toyah Habeeb (Georgia Taylor) and Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley). However, Megan's victim, Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale), remains in love with her and can't see past her manipulations, even as his family try to convince him otherwise. In Monday's episode (23 March 2026), Will's dad, Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker), calls a family meeting to discuss Megan's pregnancy and her refusal to do a DNA test, as it would prove her abuse of Will. However, the meeting grows chaotic as Will continues to defend Megan, even to his furious grandmother, Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McGlynn). As the week continues, Ben tries to get Will to see a counsellor and, hopefully, open up about his experience with Megan. The dire lack of evidence against Megan grows worse as Ben and his partner Eva are horrified to learn that the police have found no evidence on Megan and Will's phones that suggests abuse. Will's week grows more troubled as he insists on returning to school but becomes a laughing stock over the stories about him and Megan. As Ben struggles emotionally and feels he has let Will down, pals Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) and Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) prove to be some steadfast support for the troubled pub landlord. Of course, we know already that Steve is actually Ben's half-brother, but that's a secret yet to be exposed... Read More: Coronation Street fan favourite to face fire horror in shocking storyline next month Meanwhile, Sam's troubles continue as he is suspicious when he gets an apology and support from teacher Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard), who has now broken off his romance with Megan. Sam's pal Hope Stape (Isabella Flanagan) only fuels Sam's paranoia by suggesting…

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Harry Potter TV series star says he has received death threats over taking Snape role: "I’d be lying if I said it doesn’t affect me emotionally"
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date: 2026-03-22T11:53:06.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO Max
description: The Capture star Paapa Essiedu will portray Severus Snape in the upcoming TV series.
encoded: Paapa Essiedu has said he has received death threats following his casting in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The British actor, known for his turns in I May Destroy You and The Capture, will portray the iconic and enigmatic character Severus Snape in the HBO Max adaptation of JK Rowling's much-loved novels. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Essiedu has shared that abusive responses to his casting in the show, which will premiere in early 2027, have not been a comfortable experience for him. "It really matters," he told the paper. "The reality is that if I look at Instagram I will see somebody saying, ‘I’m going to come to your house and kill you.’ So while I’m pretty sure I’m not going to be murdered…" After reportedly laughing, he is noted to have added: "That could age badly! But, yes, while I hope I’ll be OK, nobody should have to encounter this for doing their job. Many people put their lives on the line in their work. I’m playing a wizard in Harry Potter. And I’d be lying if I said it doesn’t affect me emotionally." Despite any vitriol experienced, Essiedu said that "the abuse fuels" him and has made him more "passionate" about taking on the role of Snape. He said of himself as a child: "I would imagine myself at Hogwarts on broomsticks, and the idea that a kid like me can see themselves represented in that world? That’s motivation to not be intimidated by someone saying they’d rather I died instead of doing work I’m going to be really proud of." Last year, Harry Potter film series star Jason Isaacs spoke out against the "racist" abuse that Essiedu was facing over Essiedu's casting in the TV series adaptation. “Paapa Essiedu is one of the best actors I’ve ever seen in my life. I’ve seen some people online who are being rude about him. What they’re being is racist,” Isaacs said at FanExpo Denver, according to Collider. “All the cast of the new Harry Potter TV series are amazing. They will be swallowing their tongues, hopefully – you know, their digital tongues…

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Peaky Blinders creator reveals plan for Arthur Shelby changed while writing The Immortal Man: "Everything falls apart after that"
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date: 2026-03-22T10:19:03.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Drama
subject: Movies
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: How do you solve a problem like Arthur Shelby?
encoded: *Spoiler warning for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* One of the biggest questions fans had going into Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man was how it would handle the absence of one of the show's biggest characters: Arthur Shelby Jr. (Paul Anderson). The eldest Shelby sibling had always been a violent and troubled figure, sometimes proving to be a thorn in the side of his younger brother Tommy (Cillian Murphy). Peaky Blinders season 6 ended with Arthur still alive but mourning the departure of his brother Tommy. However, in the opening of The Immortal Man, we learn that Arthur is dead and buried in Tommy's garden - initially suggested to be either through Arthur's own actions or an accident in a struggle with Tommy. As the film goes on, we discover a much darker truth... "I’ve been avoiding saying that for so long,” Knight said on The Immortal Man podcast, as noted by TUDUM. "Sometimes something occurs to you that explains what you’ve been writing," he noted. "I was writing this intense guilt. And then you think, ‘Well, that’s why he’s so guilty. Because it was him.’" In the film, Tommy later admits to his sister Ada's corpse that he was the one who was responsible for Arthur's death, and it was no accident. View oEmbed on the source website “Everything that Tommy has ever stood for is family,” Knight concluded. "And here he is, he shot his own brother. Everything falls apart after that. There is nothing left because everything you’ve ever stood for, everything you’ve represented, has gone. Tommy Shelby killed his everything all at once." Of course, actor Paul Anderson has had thoughts on what happened to Arthur. Elsewhere, there's a lot to dig into regarding the end of the film in its entirety - so strap in. Read More: 10 Peaky Blinders questions we have after THAT ending to The Immortal Man Peaky Blinders movie star Rebecca Ferguson reveals whether enigmatic Kaulo could return Peaky Blinders creator talks contemporary importance of Tommy Shelby fighting fascism: "Lo…

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12 Peaky Blinders questions we have after THAT ending to The Immortal Man
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date: 2026-03-21T10:00:13.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Movies
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Netflix
description: Where does the Peaky Blinders franchise go from here?
encoded: *Spoiler warning for the ending of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* We have a lot to dig into following the ending of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. We have off-screen deaths and some bloody on-screen deaths, but it's certainly the end of an era for the Shelby clan and their continued dominance of crime and politics in Birmingham. While it may be a swan song for Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and his siblings, this doesn't mean it's the end of the road for the clan - in fact, we know a sequel series is coming to the BBC and Netflix. View oEmbed on the source website Regardless of the fact that Cillian Murphy's Tommy won't feature, we know there are a lot of people who could, and this also impacts where it may go next. So, without further ado, here are the biggest questions we have following the explosive Peaky Blinders movie. 12 Peaky Blinders questions we have after THAT ending to The Immortal Man 1. What's next for Erasmus “Duke” Shelby? Well, it seems Duke Shelby is finally ready to truly succeed his father Tommy Shelby as the “Gypsy King” and a much more legitimate and honourable leader of the Peaky Blinders. The old generation of Shelbys is gone, so Duke is now the oldest of the new generation and the true head of the family. It seems Barry Keoghan is primed to be the lead of the new Peaky Blinders sequel series, but he will have big shoes to fill in the absence of Cillian Murphy. We would also expect the return of Duke’s second-in-command, Elijah Hayes, played by Steve star Jay Lycurgo. Read More: Barry Keoghan reveals why Peaky Blinders film's story of fathers and sons moved him so much – and talks Beatles film role 2. Will we continue to see Kaulo Chiriklo? Rebecca Ferguson’s Kaulo plays an influential role in The Immortal Man and is even name-checked as a spiritual successor to Polly Gray. As such, it would make sense to see this “Gypsy Queen” return for a larger role in the sequel series. While Ferguson is a very in-demand Hollywood actress, she can be …

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Peaky Blinders movie star Rebecca Ferguson reveals whether enigmatic Kaulo could return
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date: 2026-03-21T06:00:26.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Movies
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: "Kaulo, is the only person who can say, 'Stop' and [Duke Shelby] listens."
encoded: *Spoiler warning for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* Actress Rebecca Ferguson has left us wondering if we will be seeing her Peaky Blinders character, Kaulo Chiriklo, again. The film The Immortal Man introduced us to this Romany 'Queen' who is the identical twin sister of Duke Shelby's mother, Zelda, also played by Ferguson in flashbacks. In the present day, Kaulo tracks down Duke's father Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) and seduces him while apparently channelling her sister's spirit, and offering to bring him peace by encouraging him to unite with his son. Later, Kaulo speaks with Duke and encourages him to claim Tommy's 'throne' by killing his father and giving him peace. View oEmbed on the source website Of course, Tommy sniffs out Kaulo's game but agrees to stay aligned with Duke in the hope that he will choose his father's side over that of his new 'surrogate' father figure, the Nazi villain John Beckett (played by Tim Roth). In the end, Duke chooses Tommy but also loses him, and ends the film with Kaulo at his side as the new head of the Shelby clan. But is this the last we will see of Kaulo? Read More: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man ending explained – does Tommy Shelby die? Speaking about whether we could see Kaulo again, Ferguson told Michael Hodges in the latest issue of Radio Times: "I never say no." However, she continued, "I think that Kaulo was so essential for this film, but I don’t always feel that a character needs to have a continuation; we can be satisfied with not being satisfied." So, it would seem to be more of a case of 'never say never'. 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 film certainly positioned Kaulo to play a matriarchal role in the franchise, with Tommy Shelby even comparing Kaulo to his late aunt Polly Gray (the late Hele…

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Peaky Blinders veteran reacts to [SPOILER]'s shocking fate: "You want it to be as explosive as the character has been"
type: item
date: 2026-03-20T19:00:09.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Movies
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Magazine
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: "You want it to be as explosive as the character has been."
encoded: *Spoiler warning for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* Now that Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is finally out widely on Netflix, we can dig into some pretty big spoilers. Of course, we always expected some major deaths in the film, but one that came as a gruesome surprise occurred pretty much halfway through the film. Having been ordered by Nazi villain John Beckett (played by Tim Roth) to assassinate his aunt Ada Thorne MP (Sophie Rundle), Erasmus "Duke" Shelby (Barry Keoghan) stalked her as she walked through a blitzed Birmingham on her way to hand over evidence against Duke and the Peaky Blinders. Set against the tense track Puppet by Fontaines DC frontman Grian Chatten, Duke couldn't go through with killing his aunt, but followed after her regardless. View oEmbed on the source website However, despite Duke's inability to murder Ada and attempt to warn her, Beckett himself emerged from a car and shot Ada at point-blank range in the head before admonishing Duke for his failure and fleeing. Ada's corpse was held by her distraught son, Karl Thorne (Kasper Hilton-Hille). In the aftermath, Tommy swears vengeance against Beckett – but not until after he sees the spectre of Ada on his journey to Birmingham, meaning he's aware of her passing even before he is told. Read More: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man ending explained – does Tommy Shelby die? Speaking to Michael Hodges for Radio Times, actress Sophie Rundle avoided too explicitly spoiling the film, but did discuss Ada's fate. "I was pleased, that’s what you want to happen in these big mythic pieces," revealed Rundle. "You want it to be as explosive as the character has been. "I’m trying to speak in code, but it’s a fitting punctuation to the past 14 years of my life." She added: "I do kind of wish I could go back and start from the beginning now, with all that I am and all that I know now and do it again. But then it wouldn’t be what it became. So maybe that ignorance and that “Let’s just f**king do it” energy i…

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Oscar winners 2026: Full list as One Battle After Another wins best picture, Michael B Jordan takes home best actor
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date: 2026-03-16T06:55:03.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Oscars
description: Other big winners on the night included Jessie Buckley for best actress and Sean Penn for best supporting actor.
encoded: In a very big night for the film, One Battle After Another was named best picture at last night's 98th Academy Awards in LA – with director Paul Thomas Anderson's film beating the likes of Sinners and Hamnet to become the latest winner of Hollywood's most coveted honour. The film took home an additional five awards, including best director for Anderson, best music, best casting, and best adapted screenplay. An absent Sean Penn also took home the award for best supporting actor, beating the likes of Frankenstein's Jacob Elordi and Sentimental Value's Stellan Skarsgard, for his performance in One Battle After Another. Meanwhile, Michael B Jordan took home a much-contested best actor award for his work as identical twins in the night's most-nominated film, Sinners, while the film also won best original screenplay, best music, and best cinematography. Awards season constant Jessie Buckley did indeed win best actress for her turn in Hamnet, while Amy Madigan won her first Oscar for her turn as Gladys in the horror film Weapons. Elsewhere, there were also wins for the likes of K-Pop Demon Hunters for best animated feature, Sentimental Value for best international film, and Mr Nobody Against Putin for best documentary feature. Read below for the full list of nominees and winners. Oscar winners 2026: Full list of Academy Awards winners Best picture Bugonia F1 Frankenstein Hamnet Marty Supreme One Battle After Another - WINNER The Secret Agent Sentimental Value Sinners Train Dreams Best director Chloe Zhao – Hamnet Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another - WINNER Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value Ryan Coogler – Sinners Best actor Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon Michael B Jordan – Sinners - WINNER Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent Best actress Jessie Buckley – Hamnet - WINNER Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue Renate Reinsve – Sentimental …

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EastEnders airs unannounced return for fan-favourite character during Mother's Day episode in early BBC iPlayer release
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date: 2026-03-16T06:30:40.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: Spoiler warning for the episode on Monday 16 March 2026.
encoded: **Warning: Contains major spoilers for the Monday 16 March 2026 episode of EastEnders, available now on BBC iPlayer.** EastEnders has aired the surprise return of a beloved character in the episode set on Mother's Day 2026. The BBC One soap's Monday episode aired amusing scenes of the Beale clan coming together to celebrate the day, with Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa) causing a stir by inviting her divisive father, Max Branning (Jake Wood), to join them. In early scenes, Lauren's doting husband Peter Beale (Thomas Law) teased that he had a surprise for his wife on the special day, with Lauren's lateness due to a talk with Max potentially threatening to ruin it. However, to Max's chagrin and Lauren's delight, the surprise was revealed to be Max's former mother-in-law and Lauren's grandmother, Cora Cross, played once again by British TV legend Ann Mitchell! Steely matriarch Cora is the mother of Lauren's mother, Tanya Cross (Jo Joyner), and Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks), and appeared as a regular character from 2011 to 2015, before making further guest appearances in 2017 and 2018 - primarily as an adversary to Max. Cora really has never been a fan of Max's and took the opportunity to make barbed remarks at his expense during the celebrations, particularly when he asked after his granddaughter Abi "AJ" Brannign Jr., who is living with Tanya after his reckless guardianship. It was revealed that Peter had invited both Cora and Tanya, but Lauren's mother chose not to attend. In addition to digging at a riled Max enough that he was asked to leave, Cora also referred to a present Mark Fowler (Stephen Aaron-Sipple) as "Muscles", made comments on the 'resurrection' of Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), and also reminded Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) that he had bought the services of her drug-addicted daughter Rainie when she was a sex worker back in 2014. Read More: EastEnders star teases "fantastic" storyline for Ian and Elaine: "The fight is on" Still, there were heartwarming sce…

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Rebecca Ferguson reveals why she studied Cillian Murphy’s sex scenes and how intimacy coordinators were used for Peaky Blinders film
type: item
date: 2026-03-15T12:00:39.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Movies
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Magazine
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: The Dune and Silo star plays the mysterious Kaulo in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.
encoded: 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 Chiriklo, 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 ic…

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Which film has won the most Oscars ever? Academy Award winner records
type: item
date: 2026-03-15T11:15:00.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Evergreen
subject: Oscars
description: Find out who's had the most nominations and wins for acting, directing, screenwriting and more.
encoded: 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 f1…

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Emmerdale spoilers for this week as Robert Sugden moves into Butler's Farm amid new Joe Tate plot
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date: 2026-03-14T18:49:57.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
description: A new era is set to begin for 'Emmerdale Farm'.
encoded: 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 …

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To be or not to be? There's no question the 'emotionally manipulative' Hamnet deserves to win the 2026 Oscar for best picture
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date: 2026-03-11T17:00:19.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Movies
subject: Comment
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Oscars
description: The tragic tale of William Shakespeare's family life is well deserving of its flowers.
encoded: 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 ran…

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The Capture season 3 airs update on Callum Turner’s Shaun Emery - and he almost had a much bigger role
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date: 2026-03-08T22:00:02.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Whatever happened to Shaun Emery?
encoded: *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…

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The case for Hamnet to win Best Picture
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creator: Lewis Knight
subject: App
subject: App features
subject: The Oscars
description: The tragic tale of William Shakespeare's family life is well deserving of its flowers
encoded: 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, suc…

Game of Thrones movie tipped to be in development from Andor writer - and it concerns House Targaryen
type: item
date: 2026-03-03T18:46:08.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Fantasy
subject: Movies
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: NOW
description: A new chapter in House Targaryen's history may be heading to the big screen.
encoded: 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 …

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