When is Ninja Warrior UK on? Race for Glory hosts and news
Do you have what it takes to be the next Ninja Warrior?
After three years off our screens, Ninja Warrior UK is back for a brand new season as a new line-up of contestants take on the ultimate physical challenge. Ben Shephard, Chris Kamara and Rochelle Humes are returning to host the ITV gameshow, which has undergone a complete make-over during its hiatus – with the show looking for a male and female champion that can beat Mount Midoriyama. Not only will contestants have to beat the course, but they'll also have to take on Elite Ninjas in a one-on-one race in order to make it through to the next round. With Ninja Warrior UK returning this Saturday, here's everything you need to know. Ninja Warrior UK: Race for Glory start date It's official – Ninja Warrior UK will be back for a brand new season this weekend! The new format, titled Ninja Warrior UK: Race for Glory, will begin on Saturday 10th September at 5:30pm on ITV. Ninja Warrior UK will then air on a weekly basis, every Saturday at 5:30pm. How does Ninja Warrior UK work? Ninja Warrior UK sees contestants from all over the world compete in a series of physical obstacles and challenges – the ultimate test of strength, speed and courage. For the first time in the show's history, the show is on the hunt for two 2022 champions as the UK's top male and female competitors take on the hardest course ever in the hopes of being crowned Ninja Warrior UK Men and Women's Winners. Changing up the format, Race for Glory will see contestants take on Elite Ninjas, who they'll need to beat in head-to-head races in order to make it through to the next round. View oEmbed on the source website Ninja Warrior UK presenters Ninja Warrior UK is presented by Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara, who've been with the show since it first began in 2015. Ben Shephard is best known for hosting GMTV and Good Morning Britain as well as gameshows like The Krypton Factor and Tipping Point, while Chris Kamara moved into sport commentary since retiring from football, presenting Goals on Sunday, The Games and appearing on Soccer Saturday. Meanwhile, Rochelle Humes began her career as a member of The Saturdays before moving into TV presenting, hosting BBC show The Hit List, Children in Need and ITV's This Morning. Where is Ninja Warrior UK filmed? Filming for the 2022 season of Ninja Warrior UK took place in Manchester at the start of August, with members of the public able to watch for free. The obstacle courses were set up at Manchester Central, with Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara filming at the venue. How to apply to Ninja Warrior UK Applications for Ninja Warrior UK are currently closed, but watch this space – we'll keep this page updated as and when applications open again. Ninja Warrior begins on Saturday 10th September at 5:30pm on ITV. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now – subscribe now to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.
Back in 2002, everyone thought we had seen the last of The X-Files when it drew to a close after nine years. But since then we have had a movie and two more seasons and while it now is almost certain that the franchise as we know it is done, it does mean there is a lot of it to get through - so what better time to have all the episodes, and the movies, ready to watch at the click of a button. Here is everything you need to know about streaming The X-Files and remember: the truth is out there. Where to watch The X-Files? The X-Files, along with the two movies, are available to stream via Star on Disney+. Seasons 10-11 are not confirmed but we imagine they will be added before too long. The franchise joins a ton of other shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lost and 24 that are all part of the first wave of Disney+ Star content. You can sign up to Disney+ for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year. Watch The X-Files on Disney+ You can also sign up to Amazon Prime for a 30 day free trial to watch The X-Files. Amazon Prime usually costs £7.99 a month. Watch The X-Files on Amazon Prime If you want The X-Files box set it's available to buy on Amazon. What is The X-Files about? The show follows the career and personal lives of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, two FBI special agents who solve unsolvable cases involving supernatural activity: the titular 'X-Files'. While the majority of the show is made up of standalone ‘monster of the week’ episodes, there is also an overarching conspiracy storyline told through so-called 'mythology' episodes sprinkled through the series. As for the setup, we have the believer in Mulder and the sceptic in Scully - although both find their beliefs tested as the series goes on. Who is in the cast of The X-Files? Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny are the leads in The X-Files. Respectively playing Dana Scully and Fox Mulder, they are FBI special agents working in the X-Files office, solving cases that are presumed unsolvable and involve supernatural circumstances. They also work with Walter Skinner (played by Mitch Pileggi), John Doggett (Robert Patrick) and Monica Reyes (Annabeth Gish). The main antagonists throughout the show are the Cigarette Smoking Man, portrayed by William B. Davis and his high powered friends, and his son Alex Krycek (Nicholas Lea). How many seasons of The X-Files are there? The X-Files first ran for nine series and between 1993 and 2002. A shorter tenth season aired in 2016 and following the enormous success of that, the show returned with its eleventh, and seemingly final, series in 2018. How many episodes are there in a season? The original show was made up of 202 episodes each with a runtime of 45 minutes. The revival seasons are shorter, with six episodes for series 10 and ten episodes in series 11. What order should you watch The X-Files? This is pretty straight forward despite the amount of it there is. Watch through seasons 1-5 first and then it's time to watch the first movie. Then its seasons 6-9, the second movie, I Want to Believe, follows that and then finally, the recent seasons 10 and 11. There is also a spin-off show called The Lone Gunmen which was short-lived but if you want to see this too, in between seasons 8 and 9 is a good place to watch it as key things from this come into play during season 9. Who created The X-Files? The original show was created by Chris Carter. The high viewership he brought to Fox with the show earned him negotiating power for future series. Carter was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at the Emmy Awards four years in a row with The X-Files but never won. Where was The X-Files filmed? The X-Files was filmed in Vancouver for its first five seasons but moved to Los Angeles to accommodate Duchovny. The show returned to its original location for the 2008 film and the revival seasons. Where is The X-Files set? The X-Files unit is based at the FBI in Washington DC but through their cases, Scully and Mulder travel across North America and the world in their quest for the truth. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Why was The X-Files cancelled? During its original run, The X-Files was cancelled after a reboot of sorts led to the falling ratings declining even further. When it comes to the recent revival show, Fox said they have no plans for a series 12 for now after Gillian Anderson departed from her role as Dana Scully - ratings were not great too, truth be told. An animated series has been mentioned but it remains to be seen whether that will ever see the light of day, or if fans will take to the comedy route it is expected to head in. See what else you can watch with our full list of Disney Plus content. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our TV Guide to see what's on tonight or take a look at our best Netflix series guide.
How to watch and stream Battlestar Galactica - your guide to the sci-fi series
If you missed it when it was first on the telly, now is the time to get stuck into this sci-fi epic.
Over an acclaimed four-season run, Battlestar Galactica built a devoted and passionate fanbase which still celebrates the series to this day, more than a decade after its final episode aired. There's good reason for that too, as its post-apocalyptic story is thrilling from start to finish, following the last surviving members of the human race as they flee from enemies of their own creation. However, there are so many breakaway shows, extended episodes and web episodes it can be confusing as to what order you should opt for when watching Battlestar Galactica. The first few seasons are quite straightforward: from the miniseries (season 0 on Amazon Prime) all the way to halfway through season two you have nothing to worry about, but then things get more complicated. If you're looking to get into Battlestar Galactica, don't be afraid! We've got all the information right here to ensure you'll be throwing around Frak puns in no time. How to watch Battlestar Galactica So where can we watch Battlestar: Galactica? It is not available on any streaming services, so the only option right now is to buy it, with Amazon selling the series as either a digital download or a DVD box set. How many seasons of Battlestar Galactica are there? Battlestar Galactica technically began with a two-part miniseries in 2003, but the show made its formal debut the following year and ran for four full seasons before wrapping up in 2009. The franchise also includes two feature films, titled Razor and The Plan, which link directly into the ongoing story of the television series. How many episodes are there in a season? There are between 13 and 21 episodes in each full season for a total of 74 episodes across the entire show, not including Razor which is sometimes counted as two separate episodes. In what order should I watch Battlestar Galactica? There's room for debate over what is the right order to watch Battlestar Galactica, but we've put together the simplest method of getting through it without sacrificing any of the story. Battlestar Galactica order Before we get into the nitty gritty, here's a brief overview of the best Battlestar Galactica watch order. We explain this in a bit more detail below. Mini series (2 parts) Season 1 (13 eps) Season 2 (20 eps) Watch up to episode 17: "The Captain's Hand" Razor (movie) Razor Flashbacks (7 part web series) Watch episode 18: "Downloaded" The Resistance (10 part web series) Season 3 (20 eps) Season 4 (21 eps) Watch up to episode 11: "Sometimes a Great Nation" The Face of the Enemy (10 part web series) Watch episode 12 up to episode 15: "No Exit" The Plan (movie) Watch episode 16 and continue to end of series: "Daybreak" The Miniseries (on Amazon) This two-episode miniseries was produced in 2003 and essentially serves as an extended pilot for the show that followed. Battlestar Galactica season 1 (on Amazon) Watch all thirteen episodes. Battlestar Galactica season 2 (on Amazon) Watch episodes one to seventeen. Razor TV Movie This television movie was broadcast before season 4 but fits chronologically here. Try to find the extended 101-minute version if possible. Razor tells us more about the crew of the Pegasus and its position in Battlestar Galactica canon is debated, as some fans argue it should be viewed after season three. However, chronologically its set during the events of season two and so it makes more sense to watch it here, although you may want to be aware of some dialogue at the end which sets up season four. If you consider yourself super strict on anything remotely spoilery, we advise that you mute the TV at a couple of key moments in the last 10 minutes. Mute when the hybrid touches Shaw and when Red One contacts Pegasus, as well as when Starbuck talks to Lee and says "Well, ever think you might deserve it?", then unmute as she goes to leave. Battlestar Galactica season 2 episode 18-20 Finish off the second season. The Resistance This 10 episode web series carries you into season 3 and clocks in at a lean 25 minutes. If you went for the Battlestar Galactica DVD, you will get this included. Battlestar Galactica season 3 (on Amazon) Watch all 20 episodes. Razor Play that muted 10 minutes of Razor here. Battlestar Galactica season 4 (on Amazon) Watch episodes 1 to 10. Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 or The Final Season Start off by watching Sometimes a Great Notion, episode 11 in season 4. Then, take a slight detour of The Face of The Enemy web series. The Face of The Enemy This 10 episode web series is 36 minutes long in total, but is not currently available on any Battlestar Galactica DVDs due to complications emerging from the 2008 writers strike. Battlestar Galactica season 4 episodes 12-15 Return to season four, watching up to episode 15. The Plan The movie stands alone and shows you the first two seasons but from the Cylons' point of view. It was released after the show, but is better watched here in the Battlestar Galactica chronology. Battlestar Galactica season 4 episodes 16-21 When watching these remember to go for episode 18's extended version and the same for episode 19. Caprica This spin-off TV series is set 58 years after Battlestar Galactica, revealing more about how humanity first created the Cylon androids that would go on to become their greatest foes. 1.01 Pilot 1.02 Rebirth 1.03 Reins of a Waterfall 1.04 Gravedancing 1.05 There Is Another Sky 1.06 Know Thy Enemy 1.07 The Imperfections of Memory 1.08 Ghosts in the Machine 1.09 End of the Line 1.10 Unvanquished 1.11 Retribution 1.12 Things We Lock Away 1.13 False Labor 1.14 Blowback 1.15 The Dirteaters 1.16 The Heavens Will Rise 1.17 Here Be Dragons 1.18 Apotheosis Blood and Chrome Stand-alone TV movie that follows William Adama when young during the First Cylon War. It's seen as the sequel to Caprica and a prequel to Battlestar Galactica. You can technically watch this whenever you want. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Who is in the cast of Battlestar Galactica? The cast of Battlestar Galactica is led by Edward James Olmos as Commander William Adama, with Mary McDonnell as President Laura Roslin. Katee Sackhoff was arguably the biggest breakout star of the series, amassing a dedicated fanbase through her brilliant performance as pilot Kara "Starbuck" Thrace. Meanwhile, Jamie Bamber also appears as the Commander’s son Lee "Apollo" Adama, alongside James Callis as Dr Gaius Baltar, as well as Tricia Helfer and Grace Park as the villainous Cylons. What is Battlestar Galactica about? After suffering nuclear annihilation at the hands of the Cylons – advanced robots who look indistinguishable from their human creators – the few surviving humans from the Twelve Colonies of Kobol live in a ragtag fleet of spaceships, led by the Battlestar Galactica. Under the leadership of President Laura Roslin and Commander William Adama, they flee the pursuing Cylons, struggle with conflicts among the survivors and search for a mythical 13th colony: Earth. Where is Battlestar Galactica filmed? Battlestar Galactica was filmed in Vancouver but is set in a distant star system, where humans live on a group of planets known as the Twelve Colonies. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide. If you want to watch Battlestar Galactica, check out Amazon for the latest box set deals, or you can watch it via a digital download.
How to watch Hot Girls Wanted - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?
Exploring the exploitative world of amateur porn stars
What happens what a generation who has had high resolution cameras in their hands since they were children turns 18? Rashida Jones's documentary investigates the world of amateur pornography online. Where to watch Hot Girls Wanted? Hot Girls Wanted is a Netflix original documentary and was released on their streaming platform in May 2015. What is Hot Girls Wanted about? Hot Girls Wanted is about the exploitative world of amateur porn stars and shows how a group of 18 and 19 year-olds from across the US have been recruited by agent Riley Reynolds to live in his home in Miami and work in his films. View oEmbed on the source website Hot Girls Wanted cast: who are the key figures in the documentary? The film interviews several women involved in the amateur porn industry, including Rachel Bernard, Tressa Silguero and Karly Stouffer, who have been recruited by 23-year-old Riley Reynolds, who flew them to Miami to have the live in his house and work for them. Where was Hot Girls Wanted filmed? Hot Girls Wanted was filmed primarily in Miami, where Reynolds and the girls live and work. Who directed Hot Girls Wanted? The documentary was directed by Jill Bauer and Ronna Gradus, who also worked on Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On, a six-part series produced for Netflix which was released in April 2017. Who produced Hot Girls Wanted? Hot Girls Wanted was produced by Rashid Jones, who famously played Ann Perkins in Parks and Recreation.
How to watch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?
Find out everything you need to know about the hit reality series.
Here is what you need to know about the Beverly Hills edition of Real Housewives – who are the major players, and is it all fake? Where can I watch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? Like the Atlanta, Orange County and Cheshire series, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs on ITVBe in the UK. You can also stream nine seasons via Hayu (available via Amazon Prime) or buy episodes via Amazon Prime Video and Google Play. How many seasons of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are there? The series has had nine seasons since it first premiered back in 2010. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast - who are the wives? View oEmbed on the source website Kyle Richards and Lisa Vanderpump are the longest running wives of the Beverly Hills series. Kim Richards was also one of the wives in the first five seasons but has more recently only been featured as a guest, similarly to Camille Grammer who is now on the show as a friend of the wives. Lisa Rinna has also been a regular on the show since she joined in season four, first as a guest and then becoming part of the main cast. Yolanda Hadid is also a household name of the show, being a Beverly Hills wife for four years, from seasons three to six. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Where is The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills filmed? The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is filmed, you guessed it, in Beverly Hills. Is The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills real? As all the other shows in the Real Housewives franchise, while the show definitely is not fiction, there are writers and story editors who work behind the scene to construct story arcs to make the show more engaging.
How to watch The Real Housewives of Orange County - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?
Here's everything you need to know about the Real Housewives flagship, including where and how to stream the series
Who is in the original Real Housewives series and where can you catch it on television? Here is what you need to know. Where to watch The Real Housewives of Orange County? All series from the Real Housewives franchise, from Beverly Hills to Melbourne, air in the UK on ITVBe. The series is available to stream via the subscription-based service Hayu (which is accessible as an add-on for Amazon Prime). You can also purchase episodes on Amazon and iTunes. How many seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange County are there? So far there have been 14 seasons of The Real Housewives of Orange Country since it first started in 2006. View oEmbed on the source website Who stars in The Real Housewives of Orange County? In the 14 years the show has been on, the pool of housewives has changed continuously. Vicki Gunvalson has been on the show since season one, making her the longest running wife of the series, followed by Tamra Judge who we have met in season three and is still on the show now. Heather Dubrow and Gretchen Rossi have both been in over 100 episodes before leaving the show and so has Shannon Beador who is still on for the 14th series. The rest of the current cast includes Kelly Dodd, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson and Braunwyn Windham-Burke. Where is The Real Housewives of Orange County filmed? As the title suggests, the show is primarily filmed in Orange County, California. How much of The Real Housewives of Orange County is real? While the shows says it is "real" in its title, there is a huge team of writers and story editors who work behind-the-scenes to make sure the is always enough drama to keep us coming back.
Where do I watch Ultimate Beastmaster? Who hosts it and is it still on?
Here is everything you need to know before watching Netflix's original obstacle course show from around the world
Premiering in 2017, this obstacle course competition show sees over 100 athletes each season try to beat custom course 'The Beast', but only one can become the Ultimate Beastmaster. Where to watch Ultimate Beastmaster? Ultimate Beastmaster is a Netflix original series. What is Ultimate Beastmaster about? In Ultimate Beastmaster, contestants from each competing country has to complete an obstacle course called ‘The Beast’. While in seasons one and two the winner of each episode went straight to the final to compete to become the Ultimate Beastmaster, from season three a second stage has been added and contestants have to beat the Beast twice before getting to the final. Who hosts Ultimate Beastmaster? Ultimate Beastmaster sets itself apart from other obstacle course shows as each season features contestants from between six and nine different countries and Netflix produces the same number of localised versions of the show, where commentary is provided by actors, celebrities and TV personalities from that country. These have included people of the likes of Sylvester Stallone and Terry Crews in season one, while the UK sent professional wrestler Stu Bennett and sports journalist Kate Abdo. View oEmbed on the source website What countries are in Ultimate Beastmaster? The countries that compete in Ultimate Beastmaster change every season, but have included the US, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, France, Italy, China, India, the UK and Australia. How many seasons of Ultimate Beastmaster are there? There have currently been three season sof Ultimate Beastmaster, all available to stream on Netflix. Will Ultimate Beastmaster return? No official news has been given my Netflix about their plans for Ultimate Beastmaster, though it is worth noting that the official Twitter and Instagram accounts for the show have not been active since August 2018, when season three aired.
How to watch Veep - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?
No, we didn't think politics could be this fun either
Here is everything you know about HBO's political satire show and how you can catch up on it if you missed it the first time around. Where can I watch Veep? Veep is available to watch in full on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, as well as on Sky TV and HBO in the US. What is Veep about? Veep is a satirical comedy which follows Selina Meyer, through her personal life and her career as Vice President of the United States. The show functions as a workplace comedy, within Meyer’s staff and other members of the White House. What does Veep mean? Veep is a nickname given to the vice president of the United States which comes from the initials of the role, VP. View oEmbed on the source website Who stars in Veep? Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars in Veep as VP Selina Meyer, alongside her chief of staff Amy Brookheimer, played by Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale as her body man Gary Walsh, Matt Walsh as Director of Communications Mike McLintock and Reid Scott in the role of his Deputy Dan Egan, while Timothy Simons plays Jonah Ryan, the White House liaison to the VP who is disliked by everyone else in the staff. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Who wrote Veep? Veep was created by Armando Iannucci, who also wrote for Alan Partridge, The Thick of It and The Death of Stalin. How many seasons of Veep are there? There are seven seasons of the show in total, originally airing from 2012 to 2019. How many episodes of Veep are there? Each season is made up of between seven to 10 episodes, for a total of 65 episodes, each with a running time of half an hour. Where was Veep filmed? The first four seasons of Veep were filmed in Baltimore, Maryland, but the show moved to Los Angeles and Washington in 2016.
How to watch Detectorists - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?
This pearl of a TV show disappeared from both iPlayer and Netflix short after it ended. But will it come back for more?
Andy and Lance might not be the best at finding treasures, but we've discovered a real gem with this show. Mackenzie Crook gave up on Pirates of the Caribbean to make this, and we will be eternally grateful. What is Detectorists about? Detectorists is about two metal detectorists. Andy (played by Mackenzie Crook) and Lance (Toby Jones) live in a little town in Essex and spend their free time digging up mostly scrap metal with their friends at the Danebury Metal Detecting Club. Yet the show is about so much more than that. It is a beautifully real slice of life that talks in a very raw way about relationships and parenthood and finding your place in the world. Where can I watch Detectorists? Detectorists is currently on no streaming site or catch up TV platform. It first aired on BBC Four and series one and two used to be available on Netflix but were removed in December 2018. With BBC and ITV launching their joined streaming site BritBox, there is still hope that the show will return on there. In the meantime, it is available to buy on YouTube and Google Play for £1.99 per episode. Where is Detectorists set? The series is set in a fictional small town in northern Essex called Danebury, where Andy and Lance are members of the Danebury Metal Detecting Club Where is Detectorists filmed? Although it is set in Essex, the show was in fact filmed in Suffolk, in and around the town of Framlingham, which has a population of just over 3,000 people. Framlingham's scout hall doubles as the home of the Danebury Metal Detecting Club, while the nearby pub, the Castle Inn, provides the exterior for Lance and Andy's local. Who stars in Detectorists? The two main roles in Detectorists, Andy and Lance are played by Mackenzie Crook, who rose to fame playing Gareth Keenan in The Office, and Toby Jones. Supporting cast includes Rachael Stirling as Becky, Andy's girlfriend and Lucy Benjamin as Lance’s New Age ex-wife Maggie. How many seasons of Detectorists are there? There have been three series of Detectorists since it premiered in 2015. Just before it aired on BBC Four, series creator Mackenzie Crook said he didn't plan on keeping the show going after series three. “I took a year off to figure out whether I wanted to do any more, whether there was any more in there; yes, it took a while to realise that I did want to do six more episodes to finish,” he said. “I don’t want to make any sort of big, dramatic announcement that ‘never again’, but I can’t see myself going back to it.” How many episodes of Detectorists are there? In true British fashion, this gem of a show is made up of a staggering 19 episodes, including a Christmas special. Who wrote Detectorists? Detectorists was written and directed by Mackenzie Crook, who also stars in it in the leading role of Andy. The show is definitely Crook’s passion project – he turned down lucrative work on Pirates of the Caribbean sequels for it. In series three, Crooks was joined behind the typewriter by Andrew Ellard, who previously worked as a script supervisor on shows of the likes of The IT Crowd. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. Who did the soundtrack for Detectorists? The theme song of the show is Johnny Flynn’s original song titled 'Detectorists'. He appears in the show as Johnny Piper, singing the song in a live performance at the White Horse. View oEmbed on the source website
Is The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann on Netflix?
Here is everything you need to know about Netflix's Madeleine McCann docu-series
The story that shocked British news in the summer of 2007 is revisited in this eight-part documentary on the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Where to watch The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann? All eight episodes of The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann are available to stream on Netflix. What is The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann about? Chronicling all the details of the case of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, this true-crime series goes into detail on the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine from a holiday resort her family were staying at in the Algarve in 2007. View oEmbed on the source website Are the McCanns in The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann? Kate and Gerry McCann were not involved in the making of this documentary and only appear in archive footage. Madeleine’s parents have in fact spoken against the documentary, saying that it could “potentially hinder” the ongoing search. How many episodes of The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann are there? The series is made up of eight episodes, all between 43 and 65 minutes long, making the entire tale end up with a runtime of seven hours and a half. Who directed The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann? The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann was directed by Chris Smith, who also directed Fyre for Netflix.
How to watch Manic - what’s it about and who’s in the cast?
Superbad's Jonah Hill and Emma Stone reunite in this mind-bending mini-series
From when it was first announced in 2016, Maniac became one of Netflix's most anticipated shows ever. A deep-dive into the most obscure crannies of the protagonists' mind, this mini-series is like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind but on steroids. Where can you watch it, who created it and will there be more? Here are all your questions answered. Where to watch Maniac? As with every Netflix original, Maniac will only be available for streaming on their platform. The miniseries was produced for Netflix by Paramount Television and Anonymous Content. What is Maniac about? Maniac follows Emma Stone and Jonah Hill’s characters as they take part in an unorthodox pharmaceutical trial for a new drug which aims to “solve the mind”. During the various stages of the trial, they are sent through multiple universes conjured by their minds in which the two end up finding each other over and over again as they come to terms with their past traumas. Who wrote Maniac? In March 2016, before the series was picked up by Netflix, executive producers Cary Fukunaga, Emma Stone, Jonah Hill, Michael Sugar, and Doug Wald were looking for a writer to join the project. In October of the same year it was announced that Patrick Somerville, a novelist who had previously worked on the Bridge and HBO show The Leftovers, would be taking up scripting duties. Who is in the Maniac cast? Maniac stars former Superbad castmates Emma Stone and Jonah Hill as, respectively, Annie Landsberg and Owen Milgrim. The main cast also includes Justin Theroux as Dr. James K. Mantleray, Japanese-born British actress Sonoya Mizuno, Gabriel Byrne as Owen’s father and Sally Field as Dr. Greta Mantleray, Dr. James’ mother and a famous therapist. Where is Maniac filmed? Maniac is set in a futuristic New York City and was entirely shot in the city in 2017. How many seasons of Maniac are there? Will there be a season 2? Ten half-hour episodes of Maniac were released on Netflix on 21st September 2018. Only days after the show’s debut, writer of the show Patrick Somerville told the Hollywood Reporter that the show was only ever intended as a limited series and there will therefore most likely not be a season two. View oEmbed on the source website What to watch next? Similar shows to Maniac The mind-bending multiverses will be quite hard to replicate by any other show, though a few shows touch on similar themes. In Russian Doll, Natasha Lyonne’s character finds herself in a time loop where she has to relieve the same day over and over again and as she works out how to escape it, she also comes to terms with the trauma her mother has inflicted on her. Meanwhile Netflix’s Sense8 explores a cluster of people around the world whose minds are interconnected and who can tap into each other’s abilities and sensations at will and use this power to fight those who out to hunt them. If instead you were captured by the futuristic technology of Maniac, there is a little-known show that is dedicated entirely to exploring how futuristic technology can impact the human psyche. You might have heard of it before... it’s called Black Mirror.
What is Making a Murderer about? Who is Steven Avery? And where can I watch it?
Everything you need to know about Netflix's hit documentary...
One of the breakout hits from Netflix, Making a Murderer, has led a wave of true crime documentaries and captured the imagination of the viewing public. Where to watch Making a Murderer? Making a Murderer is a Netflix original true-crime documentary series and both seasons are available on their platform to stream in full. What is Making a Murderer about? Making Murderer tells the real story of the case of Steven Avery, who was charged and then convicted for the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach, alongside his nephew Brendan Dassey, just a few years after being released from prison for a wrongful sexual assault conviction. The first series explores issues and conflicting interests inside the police force. The second series deals with the aftermath of the documentary itself and how the momentum created in the case by the overwhelming media attention impacted Avery’s and Dassey’s efforts to overturn their convictions. How many seasons of Making a Murderer are there? The first season of Making a Murdered was rolled out onto Netflix in December 2015 and portrays the period between 1985 and 2007. The second season of the show, which came out on the streaming site in October 2018, explores the aftermath of both Avery's and Dassey's convictions and the media attention that the case received after the first series and the efforts to prove their innocence in a retrial. Netflix has not revealed whether they have plans to commission a third season. Filmmaker Shawn Rech is working on an unofficial spin-off which has no affiliation with Netflix titled Convicting a Murderer which will look at the story through the eyes of the prosecutors and the State of Wisconsin. View oEmbed on the source website Who is Steven Avery? Steven Avery is the subject of the Making a Murderer documentary series. In 1985 he was jailed and served 18 years in jail before being exonerated by new DNA evidence. Only a few years later though, he was arrested for the murder of Teresa Halbach and was incarcerated in 2007 for what he claims was a wrongful charge. Since then he has been fighting to prove his innocence and that of his nephew Brendan Dassey. Where is Making a Murderer filmed? Writers and directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos used footage from police interrogations and court hearings to build the narrative of their true-crime series, as well as interviews with the Avery family, defense lawyers, the prosecution, judges and law enforcement, mainly filmed on location in Manitowoc County. What should I watch/read/listen to next? If you have become a true-crime nut after watching Making a Murderer, rest assured as you will not run out of similar anytime soon. The Confession Tapes on Netflix presents six cases of possible false confessions leading to murder convictions, and presents the viewer with alternative scenarios of how the crimes could have been committed, featuring experts on criminal law, miscarriage of justice and psychology. Serial is one of the most popular podcasts out at the moment, even beyond the true-crime genre. Hosted by Sarah Koening, each season of the podcast investigates a case of wrongful conviction. In seven episodes, Netflix’s The Keepers explores the unsolved murder of nun Sister Cathy Cesnik and the believed cover-up by local authorities to protect priest A. Joseph Maskwell, guilty of sexual abuse over children. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides. In The Central Park Five, author Sarah Burns how the high-profile case of a Wall Street banker being raped, beaten and left for dead in Central Park in 1989 and the how five teenagers of colour where made to confess for it. On the same true story is based Netflix’s four-part drama When They See Us. For something that hit more close to home, the story of Amanda Knox, two-times convicted then acquitted for the murder of British student Meredith Kercher, is explored in a Netflix documentary film with her name. HBO’s miniseries The Jinx gained widespread exposure when it first aired in 2015, as its subject New York real estate heir Robert Durst and accused murderer was arrested the day before the series finale aired.
What is Stargate Atlantis about? Where can I watch it? Why was it cancelled?
Originally a spin-off from Stargate SG1 (which was itself a quasi-sequel to the original Stargate movie) Stargate Atlantis took the planet-hopping adventure to another galaxy, based around the titular 'Atlantis': a powerful alien starbase. Over five seasons, it developed its own tone and fanbase. But why was it cancelled and where can you still catch it? We have all the answers. Where to watch Stargate Atlantis? All five seasons of the show are available on Amazon Prime Video UK, while NOW TV only has seasons one and two. Cast of Stargate Atlantis Stargate Atlantis stars Joe Flanigan in the leading role of John Sheppard, Torri Higginson as Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Rachel Luttrell as Teyla Emmagan. In season 2, Jason Momoa joined the cast in the role of Ronon Dex, while David Hewlett played Rodney McKay. What is Stargate Atlantis about? When a secret base abandoned by the ancients (the original Stargate builders) is found buried in the ice of Antarctica, the Atlantis team is recruited for the most daring Stargate mission yet: a one-way expedition to the distant Pegasus galaxy. There they discover an advanced but deserted city on the ocean floor and encounter the Wraith, a sinister new enemy that threatens human life everywhere. The new team of explorers is headed by John Sheppard and Dr. Elizabeth Weir. Rounding out the team are Lt. Aiden Ford, Teyla and Dr. Rodney McKay. How many seasons of Stargate Atlantis are there? Stargate Atlantis is made up of five seasons. How many episodes of Stargate Atlantis are there? During its original run between 2004 and 2009, a total of 100 episodes were shown on TV. Why was Stargate Atlantis cancelled? There is a lot of mystery around why exactly Stargate Atlantis was cancelled. The show was beloved by its audience both in the US and in Europe, but while season 5 was still being aired, they announced that that would be the last. At the time the producers had plans to end the Atlantis storyline with a straight to DVD film, but after spin-off series Stargate Universe got cancelled after two seasons, the plans for the film were also scrapped. Where was Stargate Atlantis filmed? Stargate Atlantis was shot at Bridge studios in Vancouver and on location in several places in British Columbia.
Who is Helena Garcia from The Great British Bake Off? Meet the Spanish-born 2019 contestant
Helena wants to take the judges around the World with her bakes on Bake Off 2019
Helena is ready to show off the skills her Grandmother taught her in this year’s season of The Great British Bake Off. Spanish-born but Yorkshire-bred, Helena will present the judges with flavours from all the places she has lived in. She's one of 13 contestants baking for the prize in the 10th series. Helena Garcia: Key facts Name: Helena Garcia Age: 40 From: born in Spain, now lives in Leeds Occupation: Online project manager Twitter: @Helenagarciafp Instagram: @helenagarciafp Who is Helena Garcia? Helena was born in Ceuta (an independent Spanish city in north Africa) and raised in Lanzarote. She studied in mainland Spain before moving first to Las Vegas, where she lived with a Mormon family, and then Leeds, where she now lives. Her bakes are packed with flavours from all the places she has lived in: pumpkin, pecans, maple and cinnamon from the US, and almond and paprika form Spain. And viewers will no doubt see her passion for all things Halloween in her creations. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Qrpzrgs0b/ “I was literally numb on the first day, I couldn’t take it all in, really. It was such a blur, and it hit me afterwards that I had made it into the Tent,” said Helena. “I won a baking competition at work and that gave me the confidence to apply. Although when I learned that I had got in I had a bit of a confidence crisis thinking, can I possibly be good enough?” She continued: “I don’t think they will be that surprised as they know how much I have wanted to be a baker in the tent.” Read more about The Great British Bake Off Your guide to The Great British Bake Off Where GBBO if filmed How to apply for next year's GBBO The GBBO past winners What time is the Great British Bake Off 2019 on TV? Tuesday nights are dedicated to GBBO. We will follow the bakers as they compete in the tent from 8pm on Channel 4 each week. Thirteen bakers face off during 10 weeks of competitions, including a lorry driver, a veterinary surgeon and a first-time novelist. Last year's edition saw Rahul Mandal take home the crown, beating Ruby Bhogal and Kim-Joy in a neck and neck finale. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4
Who is Alice Fevronia from Bake Off? Meet the GBBO 2019 contestant and geography teacher
Who wouldn’t like geography with this teacher’s cakes?
London-based Alice Fevronia bagged herself a spot on this year's The Great British Bake Off - and she's a pretty creative baker. As a geography teacher, Alice uses intricately layered cakes in her lessons to demonstrate everything from volcanic activity to coastal erosion. Land displacement never sounded tastier. Armed with a complex and delicate baking style, Alice is competing against 12 other contestants in this year's tent. Alice Fevronia: Key facts Name: Alice Fevronia Age: 28 From: Born in Essex, lives in East London Occupation: Geography teacher Twitter: @alicefevronia Instagram: @alice.fevronia Who is Alice Fevronia? As much as she loves it now, Alice got into baking and honed her cake-making skills while recovering from an operation, aged 15, to treat her scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine). “I have wanted to be in Bake Off ever since the show has started, but I wasn’t really good enough when I was 18," Alice said. "To be on such a big show doing something that you are passionate about is a huge thing. I felt that to be accepted into the tent gave me the confidence to feel that I could bake. It was a dream come true!” View oEmbed on the source website Your guide to The Great British Bake Off 2019 Alice grew up in Essex but moved to New Zealand in her early 20s where she attended art school – and perfected her fruit pavlova. On returning to the UK, Alice moved to east London where she loves making highly decorative layered cakes for her friends and family. “Well I missed a family event, so hopefully they will understand when they find out, and be pretty surprised,” she said of receiving a spot on the 2019 series. "Walking into the tent for the first time was incredible. Your eyes are seeing it, but your brain is not quite understanding what is happening to you. It was so exciting." When is the Great British Bake Off 2019 on TV? Series 10 of this year's GBBO started on Tuesday 27th August at 8pm on Channel 4. Alongside Alice, 12 fellow amateur bakers – including a fashion designer and a theatre manager – are hoping to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith over 10 weeks. Duo Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding are, once again, hosting in the famous white tent, which is pitched in the grounds of Welford Park, Newbury. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
Who is Amelia Le Bruin from Bake Off? Meet the GBBO 2019 contestant with a northern soul
Your inner-child is crying out for one of her birthday cakes
She's wanted to get into the Great British Bake Off tent since series one, and now Amelia Le Bruin, a sportswear designer from London, is one of the series 10 competitors. At 24 years old, Amelia's strengths lie in the intricate cake decorations she learned from her mother – here's hoping they'll be enough to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. The third youngest of this year's 13 contestants, Amelia is banking on her 19 years of baking experience being enough to see her through the contest. Amelia Le Bruin: Key facts Name: Amelia Le Bruin Age: 24 From: Born in Halifax, lives in London Occupation: Fashion designer Twitter: @amelialebruin Instagram: @amelialebruin Who is Amelia Le Bruin? Amelia, 24, grew up in Halifax and studied in Leeds and Leicester. Although her father is Caribbean and her mother half-British and half-Polish, Alice’s baking is mostly inspired by her northern roots – and she believes that freshly farmed produce is essential for a satisfying bake. She started baking at age five, watching her mum create beautiful cake decorations before learning how to make her own masterpieces. Amongst her proudest creations is a Madeira and a chocolate sponge she baked for her nephew’s fifth birthday, topped with intricately designed tiger and snow-leopard faces. With a spider on top. Obviously. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3uk1YBe0k/ Your guide to The Great British Bake Off She is mostly excited to break the news that she made it into the Bake Off tent to her six-year-old godson: “That will be the best thing ever. I cannot wait to tell him as he means the world to me, I am bursting to tell him.” She added: “It was all so much fun, meeting all the bakers, meeting the judges and presenters. There wasn’t one moment from that first week that I didn’t enjoy. It was magical.” Read more about The Great British Bake Off Where GBBO if filmed How to apply for next year's GBBO What time is The Great British Bake Off 2019 on TV? The first episode of the latest series of The Great British Bake Off aired on Channel 4 on Tuesday 27th August at 8pm. The competition continues every Tuesday at the same time. Amelia is competing against 12 other bakers – including a veterinary surgeon, a theatre manager and a lorry driver – in a bid to receive star baker from judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood. Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding are hosting the competition for a third year. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
Who is Michelle Evans-Fecci on The Great British Bake Off? Meet the only Welsh contestant
This Welsh mother can make almost everything with what she grows in her garden
Michelle brings her wholesome baking to the tent in the tenth series of The Great British Bake Off. She is all about locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, and she even has her own vegetable patch at her home in Wales. Michelle is joined in the tent by 12 other amateur bakers to compete against each other for 10 weeks. The show started on Tuesday 27th August. Michelle Evans-Fecci: Key facts Name: Michelle Evans-Fecci Age: 35 From: Tenby (Wales) Occupation: Print shop administrator Twitter: @bakesbymichelle Instagram: @bakesbymichelle Who is Michelle Evans-Fecci? Growing up on a farm, it was Michelle's mother that introduced her to baking and made her fall in love with it. She now lives in the Welsh seaside town of Tenby with her husband and teenage son, for whom she bakes almost every other day, be it a simple breakfast loaf or something sweet for pudding. The most important thing for Michelle is using good-quality, local produce and seasonal vegetables from her own patch. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GnYsqDp8m/ She is a precise baker who creates finessed bakes but doesn't shy away from experimenting with new and innovative flavour combinations. Michelle says she was emotional when she found out she had made it onto Bake Off: "I cry when I am happy and cry when I am sad. I have wanted it for so long, so I couldn’t believe it. "I have been quite limited to the amount of people that I have told, but I think they will be so pleased as they know I have wanted it for so so long, so they will be really pleased." Read more about The Great British Bake Off Your guide to The Great British Bake Off 2019 Where is the GBBO tent filmed? How to apply for next year's GBBO What time is The Great British Bake Off 2019 on TV? The news series of The Great British Bake Off premiered on Channel 4 on Tuesday 27th August at 8pm. The competition will continue every week for 10 episodes at the same time. Thirteen bakers – including a veterinary surgeon, a theatre manager and a lorry driver – are competiting to receive the star baker awards handed out by returning judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood. Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding are hosting the competition for their third year. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
Who is Rosie Brandreth-Poynter? Meet The Great British Bake Off contestant and veterinary surgeon
Four poultry birds, three good boys, two reptile kids...and a baker here on TV
Meet Rosie, the veterinary surgeon turned amateur baker who is competing in this year's edition of The Great British Bake Off. Leaving behind her childhood sweetheart and a house full of animals, Rosie is appearing on Channel 4 in the hit show. With her, another 12 contestants are competing for 10 weeks to take home the crown. Rosie Brandreth-Poynter: Key facts Name: Rosie Brandreth-Poynter Age: 28 From: Grew up in Oxfordshire, now lives in Somerset Occupation: Veterinary surgeon Twitter: @RosieBrandreth Instagram: @rosiebrandreth Read More: Where are the GBBO winners now? Who is Rosie Brandreth-Poynter? With a family of two humans, three dogs, a horse, a tortoise and two bearded dragons, plus some ducks and chickens, Rosie's baking talents definitely come in handy when it comes to keeping everyone well fed. She lives in Somerset with her childhood sweetheart turned husband, and works as a veterinary surgeon, doing everything from performing spleen surgery on dogs to treating drunken hedgehogs. A passion for baking was ignited in Rosie when she was given a recipe book at the age of five. Now 28, she has been baking ever since, even while studying at Cambridge whenever she is not on call. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0l-gz9HCmk/ Her baking is inspired by her rural surroundings and she often uses produce from the orchards next door and freshly laid eggs from her ducks and chickens, so she will definitely find herself comfortable in the tent. "When we first got here I went to the bathroom," says Rosie, "and I could see little top bits of the tent from the window and that made me very happy." "When I heard I was accepted, the only word I can describe it as is ecstatic!" Her go-to bake is a box of mixed pastry, which she often gifts to the practice nurses, and she reckons they will be the most surprised to find out Rosie made it onto Bake Off: "They will have no idea. They asked me the other day would I apply again and I could honestly and categorically answer, no I don’t think I will!" Read more about The Great British Bake Off Your guide to The Great British Bake Off Where GBBO if filmed How to apply for next year's GBBO The GBBO past winners - where they are now When is the Great British Bake Off 2019 on TV? In the tenth series of Bake Off, Rosie is competing against a geography teacher, a theatre manager and 12 other contestants. The first episode of this series aired on Tuesday 27th August at 8pm. The competition runs for 10 weeks. Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood judge the competition while Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding host for their third year. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
Who is Steph Blackwell on The Great British Bake Off? Meet the contestant and her sourdough Sammy
Steph will put the judges on a diet on The Great British Bake Off 2019
Meet Steph, the shop assistant and health freak from Chester who is competing in this year's Great British Bake Off. There will be no refined sugars or saturated fats for the judges while she is still in the competition. (Hopefully that won't count against her.) Steph is joined by a lorry driver, a fashion designer and a veterinary surgeon amongst the 13 contestants in the tenth series of the show. Steph Blackwell: Key facts Name: Steph Blackwell Age: 28 From: Chester Occupation: Shop assistant Twitter: @stephiblackwell Instagram: @stephiblackwell Who is Steph Blackwell? You know Steph is an avid bread-maker when you find out she named her sourdough starter Sammy. The 28-year-old lives in Chester with her mother where she works as a shop assistant. Since she was a kid, Steph has always loved playing in the kitchen and it was her grandfather who inspired her love for homemade bread, but it was only three years ago that she started taking baking seriously. She is passionate about fitness and wellness and that also guides her bakes, which she tries to make healthier by incorporating fruit and vegetables and reducing refined sugars and fats. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtDu93WHQ5P/ Although she likes baking biscuits, and challenges herself to make a healthier version of supermarket favourites, her signature creation is her sourdough loaf which she makes with Sammy, her starter. Steph says making it onto Bake Off was a bit like a lottery: "It wasn’t really joined up thinking, I didn’t think that I would get in, I wanted to give it a go. It’s just beyond anything that I can imagine, because I didn’t really dream that I would get in, it has been the most incredible surreal experience." Her friends from work will probably be the most shocked to find out we will see her on the show. "They certainly wouldn’t think that I would have the courage to put myself forward so they have no idea," says Steph. She has also given us some cheeky insight on what we can expect from other contestants in the first week of competition: "I really remember laughing a lot at Jamie melting his butter in his proving drawer. I was very nervous and it just helped break the ice with us all." Read more about The Great British Bake Off Your guide to The Great British Bake Off Where GBBO if filmed How to apply for next year's GBBO Past winners from GBBO What time is The Great British Bake Off 2019 on TV? The Great British Bake Off series 10 returned to Channel 4 on Tuesday, 27th August at 8pm. The bakers are keeping us company for ten weeks. Amongst the other contestants on this series of Bake Off, we will see a veterinary surgeon, a fashion designer and a geography teacher compete for the spot of top baker. Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding are hosting once again and Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are back as judges after crowning Rahul Mandal as last year's winner. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4
Who is Michael Chakraverty on The Great British Bake Off 2019? How old is the theatre manager?
First time lucky: meet the theatre manager who only needed one try to make it into the tent
What else would you expect from someone who was raised in a town called Scone than to make it to the Great British Bake Off? Michael is a 26-year-old theatre manager and fitness instructor from Stratford-upon-Avon. He joined the other 12 amateur bakers in the tent when Bake Off started on Tuesday, 27th August. Michael Chakraverty: Key facts Name: Michael Chakraverty Age: 26 From: Born in Newcastle, raised in Scone (Scotland), now lives in Stratford-upon-Avon Occupation: Theatre manager and fitness instructor Twitter: @mschakraverty Instagram: @mschakraverty Read More: The Great British Bake Off past winners - where they are now Who is Michael Chakraverty? Although he was born in Newcastle, Michael considers himself Scottish, as he moved to Scone (pronounced Scuin to rhyme with boon) when he was 7 and has studied in Edinburgh. He was taught to bake by his mother, who passed down to him handwritten recipes from her grandmother. In his creations, Michael is mostly inspired by his Indian heritage and although he tried his hand at most baking disciplines, his strong suits lie in cakes and pastry. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1DoxDVjRoz/ He works as a theatre manager and fitness trainer in Stratford-upon-Avon and this was the first time he ever applied to be on Bake Off. "One night I applied as I was a bit bored," says Michael. "I never thought I would get to the audition process. So when I found out it was a mixture of shock and blind panic!" He thinks the most shocked to find out he made it onto the show will be his grandmother: "She will be totally speechless, she would have to sit down in a quiet room and have a cup of tea. She is very chatty usually but I know this will shock her." Read more about The Great British Bake Off Your guide to The Great British Bake Off 2019 Where is the GBBO tent filmed? How to apply for next year's GBBO Past GBBO winners - where they are now How long is Great British Bake Off on for? Series ten of GBBO started on Tuesday 27th August at 8pm on Channel 4. Alongside Michael, 12 fellow amateur bakers – including a fashion designer and a geography teacher – will battle it out to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith over 10 weeks of competitions. Duo Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding are hosting the show from the Bake Off tent, which is pitched in the grounds of Welford Park in Newbury. The unique Rahul Mandal won last year's competition, finishing in first place above Ruby Bhogal and Kim-Joy. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4
Where to watch and stream Stranger Things – do you have to subscribe to Netflix?
All your questions answered, including your guide to the cast, seasons and when we might return to the Upside Down
If you missed the biggest show on Netflix, you need to catch the first train to Hawkins and get stuck deep into the Upside Down. While it's the nostalgic period details that will pull you in – name a trend in the 1980s and it gets a mention, while the plot lands somewhere between Stephen King and Spielberg – you'll stick around for the wonderfully realised cast of characters. Here's everything you need to know. Where can I watch Stranger Things? Stranger Things is one of Netflix’s biggest original shows. As such it's available to stream exclusively from them around the world. What is Stranger Things about? Set in a small American town in the 1980s, the show centres around a gang of Dungeons and Dragons playing kids, as they grapple with otherworldly horrors and the disappearance of their friend Will. While chief of police Jim Hopper initially investigates this apparent adduction, it soon becomes apparent Will has been drawn into the 'Upside Down' – a surreal parallel dimension all too close to our own. During their adventure they meet Eleven – a girl with extraordinary psychic powers that will be vital if they are to take on beasties like the Demogorgon and Mindflayer. Who is in the cast of Stranger Things? Stranger Things has a large ensemble cast. The original gang is made up of Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, and Noah Schnapp as Will Byers. In season 1 the group gets disrupted by Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown, with the fiery Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink) joining in season 2. Adults Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) and chief of police Jim Hopper (David Harbour) investigate the supernatural things happening across town, while the show also follows the older siblings of the gang: Natalia Dyer plays Nancy Wheeler, with Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers. The two are involved in a love triangle with Joe Keery as Steve Harrington at the beginning of the show. Meanwhile, Maya Hawke appeared as Robin Buckley in the third season and instantly made herself at home with the group. How many seasons are there? Since it first came out in 2016, there have been three seasons of Stranger Things, but we can be almost certain that there will be more. The Duffer brothers, the creators of the show, told Vulture back in 2017 that they think the show will have a four-season run. When will Stranger Things return? Netflix has yet to release any official information on whether they will renew Stranger Things for a fourth series, so we don’t know when filming for it will start and can only guess when it will come to our screens. Season 3 ended with many threads that still need tying, but being one of Netflix’s greatest hits, we can be hopeful that we will see more of it. Where is Stranger Things set? Stranger Things is set in the fictional town of Hawkins in Indiana between 1983 and 1985. Where is Stranger Things filmed? The show was filmed on location in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding towns and areas. Who wrote Stranger Things? The series was created by Matt and Ross Duffer, who also wrote many episodes, alongside guest writers.
Who is Dan Chambers from Bake Off? Meet the GBBO 2019 contestant from Rotherham
Dan was the first contestant to leave the Bake Off tent
Self-taught baker Dan hoped to make it a double for Rotherham by following in the footsteps of 2018 champ Rahul Mandal. The support worker, 32, showed off his baking skills when the 10th series of the Great British Bake Off kicked off on Tuesday, 27th August. Find out more about Dan and the other 12 contestants on this year's GBBO. Dan Chambers: Key facts Name: Dan Chambers Age: 32 From: Rotherham Occupation: Support worker Twitter: @DanCBakes Instagram: @dancbakes Who is Dan Chambers? Dan only got seriously into baking at the age of 21, in an attempt to impress his girlfriend with a themed birthday cake. And it must have worked because they're now married, with Dan even baking their wedding cake. https://www.instagram.com/p/B01VC45An7f/ His parents’ teachings hold a fond place in Dan’s memory. His army chef dad used to teach him how to bake and plaid bread after school, and his mother taught him her famous Victoria sponge recipe. “I have been trying for a few years now, so finally I am here,” he said. “It’s absolutely crazy, really amazing, I was so adamant to get on, it’s very hard to describe the feelings, all strange and surreal. And then when you are in the tent it all feels normal pretty quickly. “The first time I saw the white peaks of the tent it gave me butterflies, but also you feel so excited at the same time.” How far did Dan get in Bake Off? Spoiler: it was a short one. Dan was booted out of the tent after one week. Although he delivered a smoking showstopper, Dan struggled with his signature bake, dishing up a raw fruit cake to the judges. View oEmbed on the source website As judge Paul Hollywood explained: "He’s a great baker but it all boiled down to his signature bake." After his elimination, Dan said: "I had a bad week, but I will definitely take away the friendships. I am not going to miss the baking under pressure – I'm just going to miss everyone in that tent. "It's the nature of the show when something goes wrong on that particular week, you've had it, and I understand how the show works and I felt it was the right decision that I should go." Read more about The Great British Bake Off Your guide to The Great British Bake Off Where GBBO if filmed How to apply for next year's GBBO How long is Great British Bake Off on for? The 10th series of GBBO started on Tuesday, 27th August at 8pm. The show runs for 10 weeks on Channel 4. Other amateur bakers include a lorry driver, a veterinary surgeon and a first-time novelist. Last year judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood crowned Rahul Mandal the winner after a tight final against Ruby Bhogal and Kim-Joy. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
Who is Phil Thorne on The Great British Bake Off? Meet the GBBO 2019 contestant and biker
A tough biker with a delicate hand is battling it out on The Great British Bake Off this year
Phil has been wanting to be on The Great British Bake Off since he started baking six years ago, and this year he made it. The 56-year-old driver and father of two spends almost every day after his morning shift baking for his family. Phil is amongst the 13 contestants to face-off in the tenth series of Bake Off. Phil Thorne: Key facts Name: Phil Thorne Age: 56 From: Grew up in Barking, now lives in Rainham (Essex) Occupation: HGV driver Twitter: @philsburybakes Instagram: @philsburybakes Who is Phil Thorne? Although he was first introduced to baking when in his home economics class at school, Phil didn't take it up until 6 years ago. Now though, almost every day when he comes back to his Rainham home after a morning shift as an HGV driver, he prepares treats for his wife and two daughters. He also likes to share his bakes with his biker friends. "To get in there now, is an amazing experience that I won’t forget for the rest of my life," says Phil. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv6wfHWBvP_/ When he first saw the white peaks of the tent, he thought "this is happening, it’s not just a dream. I have yearned for this for years, it’s amazing." In preparation for Bake Off, Phil has recently been focusing on bettering his piping and decorating techniques and now likes to make very delicate creations. "The most surprised will be a couple who are long term friends and they had been staying with us recently and said you make such wonderful cakes, but have never mentioned to me that I should go on Bake Off, so I think they haven’t a clue that I would be in it," says Phil. Read more about The Great British Bake Off Your guide to The Great British Bake Off Where GBBO if filmed How to apply for next year's GBBO Past winners on GBBO What time is The Great British Bake Off 2019 on TV? The tenth series of GBBO started on Tuesday, 27th August. Presenting duo Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding have returned for the third year. Last year's winner was Rahul Mandal, beating Ruby Bhogal and Kim-Joy in a close-fought finale. Bake Off runs for ten weeks on Channel 4 as 13 contestants battle it out for the crown. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
Who is Priya O'Shea on The Great British Bake Off? Meet the future novelist and 2019 contestant
With such a busy life, we would all need some procrasti-baking
Since 2012 she has wanted to be on the show, and now Priya has finally made in onto the Great British Bake Off. Between writing her first novel, working freelance in marketing and taking care of her two kids, she also finds plenty of time to bake bread well into the night. Priya is amongst the 13 amateur bakers to compete in the tenth season of Bake Off which started on Tuesday 27th August on Channel 4. Priya O'Shea: Key facts Name: Priya O'Shea Age: 34 From: Leicester Occupation: Marketing consultant Twitter: @priyaoshea Instagram: @priyaoshea Who is Priya O'Shea? Since she received a stand mixer as a wedding gift, the 34-year-old freelance marketing consultant from Leicester has been going ‘baking bonkers’. Despite her job, writing her first novel and taking are of two children, Priya still somehow finds the time and energy to bake till late at night. Her passion for baking has always been there; in primary school she was even part of a baking club. But it was only ten years ago that she began to take it seriously as a way to help her relax, though she admits she can be quite the perfectionist when it comes to her bakes. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm3h6JWgyKO/ She loves using fruiting and tropical flavours in her creations and recently she has started experimenting with vegan baking too. "I downloaded the application for Bake Off in 2012 the year I got married," she says, "but I thought I would never get in. I applied again last year, and then this year I got in and it was so dreamy and unreal. I was in no doubt it would change my life. And it taught me to pursue the things you love, and you just have to go for it." Priya's dream for the future, once her kids are older, is to travel 'around the world in 80 bakes’ discovering all sorts of treats. Read more about The Great British Bake Off Your guide to The Great British Bake Off Where GBBO if filmed How to apply for next year's GBBO Past winners - where the GBBO contestants are now When is the Great British Bake Off 2019 on TV? Amongst the other contestants on this series of Bake Off, there's a veterinary surgeon, a theatre manager and a geography teacher competing for the spot of top baker. Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood returned as judges after crowning Rahul Mandal as last year's winner. The Great British Bake Off series 10 returned to Channel 4 on 27th August at 8pm. The bakers will keep us company for ten weeks. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
Who is Jamie Finn from Bake Off? Meet the 20-year-old GBBO 2019 contestant
Part-time waiter, part-time secret baker Jamie Finn was the second to get the boot
None of Jamie's mates know he bakes, though the 20-year-old from Surrey has made it all the way onto this year's Great British Bake Off. His baking aspirations first took hold after an episode of Bake Off inspired him to make a plaited loaf. He entered the Bake Off tent with 12 other bakers on Tuesday 27th August. Jamie Finn: Key facts Name: Jamie Finn Age: 20 From: Surrey Occupation: Part-time waiter Twitter: @jamiepfinn Instagram: @jamiepfinn Who is Jamie Finn? Now working as a part-time waiter in the lead-up to studying Sports Science at university, Jaime is a 20-year-old from Surrey, whose passion for baking started with an episode of Bake Off. His grandma and parents taught him the baking basics, but it was an episode of the show that inspired him to make a plaited loaf and he has been baking ever since. He is fairly traditional when it comes to flavours and likes a good technical challenge, but he is also willing to take anything he can find in the kitchen and discover new ways to incorporate ingredients into his bakes. "When they called to tell me it was a real shock," he says. "I really wasn’t expecting it at all. But a nice shock! "I was quite nervous at the beginning but by the second day the bakers had all gelled and we were all pretty much best mates, and it was great." But the biggest surprise will probably be for his friends back home: "All my mates don’t even know that I bake so they will get a shock to see me in an apron!" How far did Jamie get in Bake Off? Jamie was the second 2019 casualty after failing to impress the judges with his Signature, Technical and Showstopper creations during Biscuit Week. His chocolate bars failed to set and broke in half, he came second in the Technical with his fig rolls and his guitar 3D sculpture was branded "messy". One leaving he was close to tears and said: "It was a great experience and I don't want it to end." Read more about The Great British Bake Off Your guide to The Great British Bake Off 2019 Where is the GBBO tent filmed? How to apply for next year's GBBO Past winners on GBBO What time is Great British Bake Off 2019 on TV? The Great British Bake Off returned for series 10 on 27th August. It will run for 10 weeks on Channel 4 every Tuesday at 8pm. Thirteen contestants face off in a series of baking challenges, including a fashion designer, a vet and a theatre manager. Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith returned as judges and the unlikely duo Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding guide us through the tent, this year pitched at Welford Park in Newbury. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
Who is David Atherton on the Great British Bake Off? Meet the GBBO 2019 contestant with survival skills
Will David's Bear Grylls baking skills secure him a Hollywood handshake, and potentially the win?
David’s job as an international health adviser has taken him all around the world, and now he’s landed in Welford Park to compete in the new series of The Great British Bake Off. With a passion for bread-making, a favourite for Paul Hollywood, how long will he last in the famous white tent when pitted against 12 other bakers? David Atherton: Key facts Name: David Atherton Age: 36 From: London Occupation: International health adviser Twitter: @nomadbakerdavid Instagram: @nomadbakerdavid Who is David Atherton? The 36-year-old Yorkshire native never had shop-bought loaves while growing up. His mother was an avid home baker who never left her family without freshly baked bread. Through his job as an international health adviser, David has been able to travel the world, and it was in Malawi that he learned to use his skills even without equipment, building an oven out of an oil drum and figuring out how to steam cook a cake over a village fire. Although he has developed a broad repertoire while preparing for the show, he is not fussed with fancy, colourful icings and prefers robust flavours and good, solid bakes. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0_2gtegRYg/ David has been a massive fan of the show since the first series. “I have watched Bake Off from the start, and I have daydreamed so many times walking to work about being in it for such a long time,” he said. “When I got accepted it was such a mixture of emotions. Then I thought this is really crazy, am I good enough, will I have enough time to practice? “You feel like royalty walking into the tent, you have a runner looking after you, bringing you drinks. It’s very different to ordinary life, and a fantastic experience.” David thinks his pottery class will be the most surprised to see him on the show. “I bring bakes to the class each week and they kept encouraging me to apply,” he said. Read more about The Great British Bake Off Your guide to The Great British Bake Off Where GBBO if filmed How to apply for next year’s GBBO Past winners – where the GBBO contestants are now When is the Great British Bake Off 2019 on TV? Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood returned as judges for the 10th series, alongside presenting duo Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding. The show started on Channel 4 at 8pm on 27th August, with the bakers keeping us company for 10 weeks. A fashion designer, a veterinary surgeon and a theatre manager are also in the mix to compete for the coveted Bake Off trophy. The Great British Bake Off is on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
Killing Eve and Game of Thrones stars join ITV's The Bay for series 2
Joe Absolom, James Cosmo and Sharon Small will star alongside Morven Christie
Stars of Gentleman Jack, Killing Eve and Game of Thrones have joined The Bay for the second series of ITV’s hit detective drama. Amy James-Kelly, Owen McDonnell and James Cosmo will star alongside Morven Christie as police detective Lisa Armstrong when the hit show returns to screens next year. Doc Martin’s Joe Absolom , Sharon Small (Trust Me), Stephen Tompkinson (DCI Banks), Sunetra Sarker (Ackley Bridge), Steven Robertson (Shetland), and Kerrie Taylor (Fallen) have all joined, as well as Wendy Kweh (Silent Witness), Julia Haworth (Coronation Street) and Jack Archer, who will make his screen debut. Christie will also be reunited with show regulars Daniel Ryan, who plays Tony Manning, Taheen Modak as Med and Lindsay Coulson and Art Parkinson who play Penny and Rom Armstrong, respectively. When is ITV drama The Bay back for series two? “I’m absolutely delighted to be returning to the world of The Bay and picking up the story of police detective Lisa Armstrong, as she faces massive new challenges both at work and at home,” said award-winning writer Daragh Carville. When series one wrapped, Lisa was still suspended from her job after finally revealing that she’d had a one-night stand with Sean on the night the twins went missing – information which would have provided him with an alibi, but would have landed them both in trouble. Lisa was the one to find Holly, realise that Sam had killed Dylan, and unveil Vincent as a drug dealer. But despite this sleuthing, her future with the police force was still up in the air. The next instalment will follow Lisa at an all-time low as she is forced to do menial police work while Med goes from strength to strength. But when a new murder hits Morecambe, Lisa finds herself trying to prove her worth by solving the shocking case. The Bay will return to ITV in early 2020.
Nailed It! What is it about? Who are the judges? And how can you take part in it?
The show for when Bake Off makes you feel inadequate
If your dreams of making it into the Bake Off tent have been shattered over and over again, just stick the pieces together with some colourful icing and you might make it onto Nailed It! Inspired by the internet trend of people sharing pictures of their bake fails and ironically tagging them #nailedit, the series is Netflix' s completely bonkers baking show. Here's why you need to get watching... What is Nailed about and how does it work? Each episode of the Neflix baking show sees three below par amateur bakers compete against each other trying to recreate elaborate bakes for the chance to win a $10,000 prize, which is given to them in cash with a money shooting gun. Despite being given hours to recreate those masterpieces and even a step-by-step recipe, the allure of the show is in seeing how badly these bakers are still able to fail. How many seasons of Nailed It are there? In January 2018 no-one had even heard of Nailed It!, but by the end of the year, Netflix had already released two full seasons and a special Christmas season. The third series came out in May 2019, giving a total of 26 episodes. Will there be a series four? Nailed It! fans are in luck as the streaming site has now announced that the wild, baking show will be returning for a fourth series. Series four will be available to stream directly from Netflix on April 1st. Along with children in the kitchen (oh no), this series will be serving up lots of Nailed It! firsts. The new trailer teases science-themed rounds involving liquid nitrogen, and some rather interesting creations, including a cookie medal which we'd rather lose the competition for than receive. You can watch the trailer below. View oEmbed on the source website Who presents Nailed it and who are the judges? Nailed It is presented by comedian Nicole Byer. In each episode, household judge and French chocolatier Jacques Torres is paired with a celebrity guest judge. Those who've made an appearance on the show before include Sylvia Weinstock, Jason Mantzoukas, Felicia Day and Rosanna Pansino. Series four will see the hosts joined by Fortune Feimster, Matt Walsh and Parks and Recreation star Adam Scott. Where is Nailed It filmed? Nailed It! is produced for Netflix by Magic Elves and it is filmed in their studios in LA. How can I apply to be on Nailed It? Wish to appear on Bake Off but know the judges couldn’t handle your creations? You think you have the skill it takes to appear on Nailed It? You can take part in the casting by simply sending an email with your details and a picture of your best baking fail to naileditcasting@magicalelves.com.