Who left Strictly 2025? Sixth celebrity to be voted out revealed
Gladiators star Harry and drag artist La Voix found themselves in the dreaded dance off tonight.
Last night's Strictly was a feast of dancing delights, with many a high-scoring routine and a surprise best dance of the night that gave the Strictly leaderboard a shake-up. TV personality Vicky Pattison was left "shaking" when she topped the leaderboard with her incredible Tango, which received a near-perfect 39 points from the judges. She narrowly beat Amber Davies to the top spot, with Lewis Cope and Karen Carney hot on their heels in joint third place. At the other end of the leaderboard, however, were EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, who performed a Couple's Choice routine to Sapphire by Ed Sheeran & Arijit Singh, and La Voix, who did a Foxtrot to Make Your Own Kind of Music by Cass Elliot. Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey also failed to totally dazzle the judges, receiving a modest 30 points for his Samba to Samba by Gloria Estefan. During tonight's results show, the viewers votes were combined with the judges' scores to determine the bottom two pairs who would have to dance again for survival in the competition as we head into the second half of the season. Sadly, Harry and La Voix landed in the dance off. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/543099-55d63b3.jpg" width="4582" height="3055" alt="Two pairs of dancers stand under dramatic red stage lighting on a ballroom competition show. On the left, La Voix in a long pastel gown stands arm-in-arm with partner Aljaz Skorjanec in a pale blue suit. On the right, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey in a bright, fringed dance outfit stands with partner Karen Hauer, who wears open, patterned shirt and green trousers. Both pairs look tense as they wait for results." title="La Voix and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey in the Strictly dance off" /> After the couples had danced again, the four judges had their say – and the decision was unanimous. The Strictly panel all voted to save La Voix, keeping the drag queen and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec on the show for another week and sending Harry and Karen Hauer home. Reflecting on his time on Strictly, Harry said: "I just want to thank Karen, genuinely, you have given me an opportunity to shine. You've understood my crazy brain. "I'm such a logical person, trying to dance and obviously doing what I do – Olympic sprinter, Gladiator – now I'm trying to be a dancer. I just want to thank you so much for the time and effort, the hard work that you've given to me." He went on to say: "Literally, this has been a dream come true. This is a celebration. It's a celebration. "I spoke to my daughter and she didn't like seeing her dad sad, and when she saw me sad last week, she was like, 'Daddy what's wrong?' and I wanted to show everyone that, no matter what happens, there's always a silver lining. "But this is an experience for me. So, thank you for this lovely gift and, at the end of the day, we carry on, we give it to them, and we continue to shine." The competition is really heating up now as we pass the halfway mark and the celebrities start to set their sights on the grand final. But who do you think will go all the way? Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday at 6:25pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
Top Gear creator on why show will never return after Freddie Flintoff crash: 'No one at the BBC will fight to bring it back'
Top Gear creator Andy Wilman didn't pull any punches when it came to hopes for the show's future.
Andy Wilman, who co-created the modern Top Gear fans know and love, reflected on the serious crashes both Richard Hammond and Freddie Flintoff suffered during their respective tenures as presenters on the hit BBC programme. In an interview to promote his new book, Mr Wilman's Motoring Adventure, Wilman highlighted the differences between the two incidents. Hammond was seriously injured after crashing a jet-powered Vampire dragster while filming for the show in 2006. He was in a coma for two weeks and suffered severe head injuries but later made a full physical recovery. Flintoff's crash in 2022 prompted the BBC to put Top Gear on permanent hiatus. The presenter was taken to hospital after he suffered facial and rib injuries in a crash at the Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey. He has spoken out about psychological, emotional and physical effects of the life-altering crash. Flintoff later reached a financial settlement with the BBC after losing out on earnings in the wake of the incident. Now, in an interview with LADbible, Top Gear creator Wilman has said: "Richard's crash was definitely like of an era and it was massively dramatic. It was like something out of a movie… but the mood around it is ‘He survived, he lives, he's going to come in back.’ It’s pretty upbeat. It's very like 'He's coming back.'" In comparison, Wilman continued: "I think come the moment when Freddie's crash [happened], how is it different? It's a horrible crash. You know, the facial injuries for the poor man… and it lingers, he's out of action. He's out of the public eye. He's off work." While Wilman acknowledged the serious injuries and effects Hammond endured, he added: "Freddie's is like, lingeringly horrible. It's depressing and it's a s**tty crash, a three-wheeler turning over on a rock, kind of semi-destroying his face. "It knocks the stuffing out of the show and if it knocks the stuffing out of the show, which is now just another BBC show, it'll knock the stuffing out of the show full stop. "Because I don't think there's anybody in the BBC who goes, 'Right, we've got to fight for Top Gear to come back.'" Asked if he thought Top Gear would ever return to screens, Wilman said: "I don’t think it will." He added of the BBC: "I don't think there's anybody sitting in programme planning going, 'How do we get Top Gear back on air?' Nobody's doing that." Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly judges warn star "don't say that" before tears over "tough" performance
Alex Kingston had an emotional week on Strictly.
The Strictly Come Dancing judges are really raising their expectations as the competition inches towards its grand finale. Actress Alex Kingston felt the sting of their criticisms this week after struggling with an extra challenging routine: the Paso Doble to Amparito Roca by Jamie Texidor. It seems the dramatic dance wasn't smooth sailing for Alex despite her partner Johannes Radebe supporting her with unwavering faith throughout the week in training. Alex admitted to finding the routine more difficult than usual because she didn't have lyrics to time her steps to. After her performance, host Tess Daly welcomed her in front of the judges, saying: "You've had such a tough week and now it's all done. Are you relieved?" "Sort of, Alex answered, seeming disappointed. "I think I could – I could give it another go, to be honest." The judges reacted, with several jokingly warning Alex "don't say that" – presumably lest she jinx herself into the dance off tomorrow night (Sunday 9th November). "It's the first time that I felt a bit of insecurity from you," Motsi Mabuse said of the performance, before Shirley Ballas said it unfortunately lacked some passion or fire. "Today you looked a little nervous," Anton Du Beke said, while Craig Revel Horwood critiqued Alex's shoulder positions and shaping, saying the routine lacked "showbiz pizzazz". The judges ultimately scored Alex a respectable 30 points for her Paso, but the Doctor Who star seemed upset when she got up to Claudia Winkleman's Clauditorium. Becoming emotional, she explained: "The thing is, I'm numerically dyslexic so I can't count and that's quite difficult." "But I don't want you to be sad because you were excellent," Claudia insisted, reaching out to comfort her. After a big group hug with her fellow Strictly contestants, the presenter added: "The thing is, you're not supposed to love every dance." "No, but I should love this dance because it's drama," a teary Alex replied. "But it's just that I'm used to dancing to lyrics. And I didn't know that I can't do that." Fingers crossed Alex manages to stay out of the dance off and will be able to bounce back strongly next week – with a song that's better suited to her. Strictly Come Dancing results show airs Sunday at 7:10pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Davina McCall announces breast cancer diagnosis: 'I'm on my journey to stop it coming back'
Davina McCall has opened up about her recent breast cancer diagnosis and surgery.
Davina McCall, 58, shared the news of her breast cancer diagnosis in an emotional video on Instagram today (Saturday 8th November), saying she discovered a lump after checking her breasts. The TV presenter explained that the lump was very small and she "got it very, very early", adding: "I am so relieved to have had it removed and to know that it hasn't spread." Former Big Brother host McCall said she was "angry" when she first discovered her cancer but was now in a "much more positive place". She urged people to check their breasts, saying: "I found a lump a few weeks ago, and it came and went, but then I was working on The Masked Singer and Lorraine, the TV show Lorraine Kelly, had put signs on the back of all the doors saying, ‘check your breasts’. "And every time I went for a wee, I did that, and it was still there," she continued. "And then one morning, I saw it in the mirror and I thought, I’m going to get that looked at. “So I had a biopsy. I found out it was indeed breast cancer and I had it taken out in a lumpectomy nearly three weeks ago – and the margins, they take out a little bit extra, and they check the margins, and the margins are clear." Reassuring fans that the cancer hadn't spread, she confirmed her lymph nodes were clear and she hadn't had any removed. Going on to explain what was next, McCall said in the video: "All I’m going to do now is have five days of radiotherapy in January as kind of an insurance policy and then I am on my journey to try and stop it ever coming back." McCall thanked staff at Royal Marsden hospital in London, her family and her children, also saying a special thank you to her partner Michael Douglas. Her post received an outpouring of love and support from fans and celebrity friends, including Amanda Holden and Elizabeth Day. The official page for Lorraine shared a post on Instagram following McCall's, saying: "We're sending all our love to Davina McCall, who has revealed today that she has undergone surgery for breast cancer. Davina found her lump after seeing our Change+Check awareness sticker and thankfully caught the cancer before it had spread. "Lorraine says: "I’m so glad Davina saw our Change+Check sticker and the cancer was caught early. That’s the whole point of the campaign to raise awareness and save lives. I’m sending Davina all my love. She’s been through such a lot and she’s such a terrific woman." "Scroll right to see our awareness sticker and, as Davina says, remember to check your boobs regularly and "never ignore a niggle"." Last year, McCall had surgery to remove a benign brain tumour – a colloid cyst – which was discovered after she had a health check-up as part of her menopause advocacy work.
Lola Young issues health update after collapsing on stage during New York gig
Lola Young has spoken out on Instagram after being carried off stage at a festival on Saturday (27th September) night.
Messy and One Thing singer Lola Young was carried off stage at All Things Go festival in New York on Saturday night after collapsing during her performance. The incident occurred while the English pop star was singing Conceited, which is from her second studio album This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway. She later posted on her Instagram story, updating fans on her condition. "For anyone who saw my set at all things go today , i am doing okay now [sic]," she wrote. "Thank you for all your support." Prior to her collapse on stage, Young told the crowd she had "had a tricky couple of days". In a video shared on TikTok, she can be seeing saying: "Before I start this next song, I want to say I’ve had a tricky couple of days. Sometimes life can really make you feel like you can’t continue. But you know what? Today I woke up and I made the decision to come here… And sometimes life can throw you lemons, and you just gotta f***ing make lemonade." One night earlier, Young pulled out of performing at Audacy's We Can Survive concert due to a "sensitive matter", according to Billboard. Radio Times has contacted Young's representatives for comment. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Jodie Whittaker looks ahead to Doctor Who future: 'I wouldn't hesitate to come back'
It's not yet known exactly what the future holds for Doctor Who.
While everything feels pretty up in the air for Doctor Who fans lately, one thing, at least, remains steadfast: Jodie Whittaker's love for the BBC sci-fi staple. As we wait for confirmation of when (and if) the series will return, Whittaker reflected on her recent reprisal of the role of Thirteen – and turned her thoughts to the future. "I was just delighted I still fitted in my costume," she said of her brief return which accompanied Ncuti Gatwa's regeneration and the end of the latest season. "The second I got to Cardiff, I felt like I was home, even though it’s a different studio, a different TARDIS. The actress, who is set to star alongside Suranne Jones in upcoming drama, Frauds, went on to look ahead to what could happen in the future, saying she'd be thrilled to return again in decades' time. "It’s just my absolute happiness, Doctor Who," she told The Times. "If someone said to me in 20 years, ‘I’ve written an episode and the Thirteenth comes back,’ I just wouldn’t hesitate. It’s absolute joy." We're still waiting on clarity on the future path for Doctor Who, but producer Jan Tranter did recently confirm that Disney, which co-produces the show alongside the BBC, does not have to decide either way on further seasons until after spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea airs next year. In somewhat relieving news for fans – who have been on tenterhooks for months now – the BBC's Chief Content Officer Kate Phillips said Doctor Who is "going nowhere", telling audiences at the Edinburgh TV Festival that it will remain on the BBC "with or without Disney". Radio Times will, of course, keep you updated with all the latest updates from Doctor Who and the BBC. Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Dive into our Doctor Who story guide: reviews of every episode since 1963, plus cast & crew listings, production trivia, and exclusive material from the Radio Times archive. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Richard Osman voiced concerns about Thursday Murder Club plot changes – multiple times
Some avid fans of The Thursday Murder Club books took issue when Netflix's movie adaptation was released last month and some certain changes became apparent. While it's no surprise that the film didn't adapt the first Thursday Murder Club book verbatim, plot points came under scrutiny (ahem, Bogdan). And it sounds like the author, Richard Osman, was in the same boat when he first heard about the alterations. Appearing on ITV's This Morning earlier this week, Osman was quizzed about his reaction to finding out about changes to the books when host Ben Shephard notes how protective readers are of the beloved characters. Asked if he had ever said "are you sure that's the right way to go with this" to the filmmakers, Osman replied: "I can reveal I did say that a couple of times. Yes, I did. "Ask me if [producer Steven Spielberg] listened," he quipped, adding: "They know what they're doing, they made E.T. I didn't make E.T." Osman emphasised that he had to put his faith in those adapting his source material and that the film exists alongside the books, rather than replacing them. "I've written my version of the book, and that's The Thursday Murder Club, and it's available in all good bookshops and it'll be there forever," he said. "In 100 years' time, that's my version. That's the version that comes from my heart. "I'm not gonna be the person to sit down and do an adaptation for a film because I've done it already, so you have to give it to brilliant people. "And they've got to do a two-hour version of this thing. If you wrote down everything that was in the book, it would just be Joyce wittering on for kind of four-and-a-half hours and everyone would switch off so, you have to let other people do their version of it. "They have to make choices that you wouldn't necessarily make yourself, but that's the fun of the thing." The Thursday Murder Club is available to stream on Netflix. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly Come Dancing pro shrieks as judge Anton Du Beke shocks with ambitious stunt
No one was expecting that from Anton tonight!
Tonight's Strictly Come Dancing live show got the season proper off to a sparkling start full of sequins, some nerves and, of course, the obligatory booing of Craig Revel Horwood's low scoring. Among the Strictly 2025 celebs to light up the dance floor and score positively, however, was Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, AKA Nitro. Harry's high energy Cha Cha packed a punch – and even featured an impressive push-up stunt with pro partner Karen Hauer posed on his back – and stood him in good stead on the Week One leaderboard, scoring 19 points from the judges. While Harry was emotional after completing his dance floor debut, talk soon turned to the action-packed physicality of the routine. "I could see you were a bit nervous," Head Judge Shirley Ballas noted, adding: "All in all you did a grand job." Upon his turn, Anton Du Beke enthused: "It's a whole thing!" Gesturing to the dance floor as he relived the routine in his mind, Anton didn't seem sure what to say. "Shirley come on, let's do it now!" he burst out, stepping down from his seat at the judges' desk and dropping to the floor. Anton proceeded to perform several push-ups as Karen shrieked in surprise, clearly ticked. Motsi Mabuse clutched Shirley, both howling with laughter – but then Nitro took it up a notch. "Anton, do you want a ride?" he shouted to the judge over the audience's laughter, waving Anton down on to the ballroom floor and urging him to hop up on his back to mimic the stunt he just managed to pull off with professional dancer Karen. Karen shrieked again as she held on to Anton's hands, helping him balance on Harry's back as the Gladiator effortlessly performed push-ups with the esteemed judge perched atop his back. When Harry and Karen got up to the Clauditorium after all the kerfuffle, Claudia Winkleman even admitted there had been more yelling in the studio, laughing: "We were screaming up here when you did that with Anton." Strictly Come Dancing continues next Saturday at 6:20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
American actor reveals he was 'hired' as James Bond in '80s – but Roger Moore changed his mind
Octopussy could have been a very different movie had Roger Moore not had a change of heart.
While who will be the next James Bond is the talk of the town in the summer of 2025 following the news Denis Villeneuve will be directing Bond 26, one Hollywood star is throwing it back a bit as he reveals he was almost cast as 007 back in the '80s. Prolific actor and director James Brolin says former Bond producer Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli asked him to take over the iconic role from Roger Moore after the latter decided he was done with the franchise ahead of 1983's Octopussy. Brolin recalled meeting with Broccoli, getting a flat in the UK and even beginning to work with stuntmen for the role before Moore ultimately did a U-turn. "[Moore] was out, so I flew over and I met all the people," Brolin told People. "And I got my apartment and I started working with the stuntmen and Cubby Broccoli hired me." But, having not officially signed a contract, it was swiftly over before it even began for the Marcus Welby M.D. star. "We hadn't signed any papers yet," he said. "I got back to L.A. to get my stuff because I was going to be gone for a year. And I got a call saying Roger decided to do one more, and I was out." Moore eventually returned to play Bond not just in Octopussy but also in the following film, A View to a Kill, in 1985. Brolin has over 140 TV and film credits to his name and is known for his roles in The Amityville Horror, Capricorn One and Westworld (1973). Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Ncuti Gatwa reveals whether he'd return to Doctor Who – after 'physical, emotional, mental' toll of role
Ncuti Gatwa has opened up on departing Doctor Who after a short tenure as the Doctor.
After one of the shortest TARDIS tenures in history, Ncuti Gatwa left Doctor Who at the end of last season, with his Fifteenth Doctor regenerating into none other than Billie Piper – although quite whether she will in fact be the next Doctor remains to be seen. The abrupt end to his time in the TARDIS makes him the first Doctor since Christopher Eccleston to see out fewer than three seasons. Now, during an appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Gatwa has spoken out about his reasons for leaving the BBC's sci-fi juggernaut. "Why did you walk away from Doctor Who?" Kuenssberg asked him. "Because I’m getting old and my body was tired," the actor replied. "I’ve now just started doing some ballet, so I’m making some good decisions here. "It’s the most amazing job in the world," he continued. "It’s a job that any actor would dream of. And because it’s so good, it’s strenuous, it takes a lot out of you physically, emotionally, mentally. "So, I – it was time," he added. Despite the toll – physical, mental and emotional – Gatwa hasn't ruled out popping back into the world of Doctor Who again in the future. When Kuenssberg pressed him on whether he could make another appearance in the vein of David Tennant's return, he simply replied: "Never say never." It's not the first time Gatwa has alluded to the pressures of playing the Doctor. Speaking in a behind-the-scenes video on YouTube following his exit, he said: "It was always the plan to do this amount of seasons, because it’s a role that demands a lot of you, physically and emotionally and mentally. "Actors playing the Doctor are only actors playing the Doctor, unfortunately, we are mere mortals. I would love to have the energy and the youth to be able to do this full time for the rest of my life but my knees are telling me it’s time." Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Disney+ outside of the UK. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Dive into our Doctor Who story guide: reviews of every episode since 1963, plus cast & crew listings, production trivia, and exclusive material from the Radio Times archive. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Boy George hits out at streaming after Top 40 charts success of vinyl-only album
The pop star called music streaming a "waste of time".
Boy George, who is celebrating the Top 40 chart success of his latest album SE18, took aim the music streaming models at the Till The Stars Come Down National Theatre press night in London's West End this week. Speaking exclusively to Radio Times, the pop superstar said: "To be honest, streaming's a waste of time. "My most streamed track last year was The Crying Game," he continued. "I didn't even write it –nothing to do with me! People are allowed to like what they like, but please..." The Karma Chameleon star contrasted the music streaming model with that of physical media, highlighting the success of his latest album. "I just had my first Top 40 album, which is hilarious, you know, because I haven't really promoted it," he laughed. "It's vinyl-only, so you can only get it at this place called elasticStage. It's a new print-to-order vinyl service. "Usually you have to wait like six months for vinyl. So it has revolutionised how you buy vinyl records." The reggae-inspired SE18, which takes its title from the London area postcode where Boy George lived as a teenager, is out now but is only available via mail-order on CD or vinyl, with the singer taking an old-fashioned approach to its release. He recently said, during an appearing on This Morning: "My audience doesn’t seem to care about streaming. They like the product, the lyrics." You can buy SE18 on elasticStage now. Check out more of our Radio coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Sense and Sensibility's new adaptation adds The Sandman star alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones
The cast for the new adaptation of Jane Austen's novel is shaping up nicely.
Sense and Sensibility's Marianne Dashwood – famously portrayed on the big screen by Kate Winslet in the 1995 movie – will be played by Hanna and The Sandman star Esmé Creed-Miles. She will co-lead the new adaptation alongside Normal People actor Daisy Edgar-Jones, who was recently confirmed for the part of Elinor Dashwood, previously played by Emma Thompson. The remake is being directed by Georgia Oakley (Little Bird) and the script is penned by bestselling author Diana Reid. Creed-Miles announced the news of her casting on Instagram, sharing an image of herself holding the novel alongside the caption: "Gratitude beyond." A second picture showed her script alongside Edgar-Jones's. Creed-Miles is known for her role as the titular Hanna in the series adaptation and recently starred on the big screen in Kristin Stewart's directorial debut The Chronology of Water. Austen’s Sense and Sensibility has seen a fair few screen adaptations over the decades, each putting its own spin on the Dashwood sisters’ tale of heartbreak, social status and romantic missteps. The most iconic version remains Ang Lee’s 1995 film, starring Thompson and Winslet. The film boastd a starry supporting cast including Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman and scooped many awards. But long before that Oscar-winning take, penned by Thompson herself, the BBC had already made a habit of adapting Austen’s work. Its 1971 serial starred Joanna David (mother of Downton Abbey’s Emilia Fox) as Elinor and offered a more traditional interpretation. In 2008, the BBC returned to the novel with a fresh three-part miniseries from Pride and Prejudice screenwriter Andrew Davies. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Doctor Who overnight ratings revealed for season finale The Reality War
**WARNING: Contains spoilers for The Reality War.**
The jam-packed Doctor Who season finale drew an impressive audience on BBC One last night. 2.2 million fans tuned in to watch would would turn out to be Ncuti Gatwa's departure from the TARDIS as the Doctor regenerated into a very familiar face in a surprising twist. It's worth noting that fans also attended screenings of the episode in cinemas all over the country – though these will not factor into the ratings. The numbers make The Reality War the second-best performing episode of the season in terms of overnight ratings. Consolidated ratings will be confirmed Tuesday 10th June. The episode came to a jaw-dropping conclusion when Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor regenerated into none other than Rose Tyler star Billie Piper. It was a historic first for Doctor Who as Gatwa's departure occurred without being previously announced by the BBC. And, of course, his successor hadn't been confirmed either. It's not been official clarified whether Piper is in fact the next Doctor – the credits simply stated "Introducing Billie Piper" – bit it looks a lot like she could be Sixteen. Watch this space. If that wasn't enough, we also got to see the surprise return of Jodie Whittaker's Thirteenth Doctor, who returned at a crucial moment to help Gatwa's Doctor through his final mission. The excitement for Whovians didn't stop there either as the first trailer for spin-off series The War Between the Land and the Sea also debuted straight after the season 15 finale. Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Disney+ outside of the UK. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Dive into our Doctor Who story guide: reviews of every episode since 1963, plus cast & crew listings, production trivia, and exclusive material from the Radio Times archive. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Unforgotten's Nicola Walker and Blackadder star's paranormal drama is airing again on BBC Radio 4
The audio drama comes from Doctor Who director Julian Simpson.
Unforgotten favourite Nicola Walker stars alongside Blackadder and Notting Hill actor Tim McInnerny in three-part sardonically humorous paranormal audio drama Mythos. It's written and director by Julian Simpson, whose credits include episodes of Doctor Who as well as BBC Radio 4's The Lovecraft Investigations. Mythos is described as a series that looks at British folklore through a quasi-scientific prism. It centres on a secretive government agency which investigates supernatural and otherworldly threats. Walker stars as the ghost of a nun, while McInnerny plays her boss. In the first episode, her character searches for a spell book in a remote village. Mythos also stars Wicked and Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey, as well as Van der Valk's Emma Fielding and Underworld actor Steven Mackintosh. It was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 back in 2017 but the 45-minute first episode, titled Mythos, will be airing again on the station tomorrow, Sunday 1st June, at 4pm. The second episode, Glamis, airs the following Sunday (8th June) at the same time and the third, Albion, is broadcast a week later at 4pm on Sunday 15th June. Mythos starts Sunday 1st June at 4pm on BBC Radio 4.
Loretta Swit, M*A*S*H's 'Hot Lips' Houlihan, dies aged 87 – Alan Alda leads tributes
Loretta Swit, best known as M*A*S*H favourite 'Hot Lips' Houlihan, died yesterday (Friday 30th May).
Loretta Swit's death was confirmed by her representative (via BBC). The actress famously played Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan in the beloved sitcom M*A*S*H. Swit's representative said she likely died of natural causes but a coroner's report is pending. She was nominated for multiple Emmy's for her role in M*A*S*H, starring in nearly every episode of the show, which ran from 1972 until 1983. The M*A*S*H finale, which featured Swit's 'Hot Lips', made history as the most-watched episode of TV to date when it aired in '83, drawing a staggering 106 million viewers in the US. Swit was born Loretta Jane Szwed in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1937, going on to study drama. She starred in Off Broadway productions throughout the '60s. Her TV debut came in 1969 in an episode of Hawaii Five-O and she went on to have numerous TV and film roles, including The Bold Ones and the Mission: Impossible TV series. It was her portrayal of Margaret Houlihan in M*A*S*H, though, which brought her fame and made her a global star. Alongside her screen roles, she continued to have a career on stage. Swit was also nominated for four Golden Globes over the course of her career. M*A*S*H actor Alan Alda, who played 'Hawkeye' Pierce, led tributes to Swit with a heartfelt post on X. He wrote: "Loretta was a supremely talented actor. She deserved all her 10 Emmy nominations and her 2 wins. But more than acting her part, she created it. "She worked hard in showing the writing staff how they could turn the character from a one joke sexist stereotype into a real person -- with real feelings and ambitions. We celebrated the day the script came out listing her character not as Hot Lips, but as Margaret. Loretta made the most of her time here." View oEmbed on the source website Mike Farrell, who played Captain B.J. Hunnicutt in the hit sitcom, shared a picture of Swit on Instagram in tribute.
What happened to Teddy Magic on Britain's Got Talent? Magician pulls out during live show
Young magician Teddy Magic's performance was pulled unexpectedly during last night's live semi-final.
With not long to go before the second semi-final of Britain's Got Talent 2025, the show has confirmed which acts will be taking centre stage in a bid to get themselves a spot in the final. Last weekend (Saturday 26th April) saw the return of the live semi-finals, but it didn't go entirely to plan as magic act Teddy Magic's performance failed to make it to the stage. Hosts Ant & Dec hinted something was amiss, with Ant McPartlin announcing: "Teddy isn't quite ready backstage yet, so we'll chat to you judges." Declan Donnelly went on to say that there would be a "little change of plan" while the eight-year-old star got "himself ready and composed backstage", which some viewers took to mean Teddy was experiencing some nerves. Simon Cowell was unimpressed in his reaction, asking: "Wait, so the act's not ready?" "He's only eight years old, so back off!" Ant reprimanded him. The live show proceeded in the hopes that Teddy Magic would perform later in the show, but unfortunately it wasn't to be. After the other acts had taken to the stage, Dec confirmed Teddy wouldn't be performing that night, adding: "But we hope to see him later on in the series." What happened to Teddy Magic on Britain's Got Talent? Many fans took to social media to express their concern and disappointment that Teddy Magic hadn't been able to perform during the first live final of this year's BGT. A common theme was worry for his wellbeing, and several were left asking what exactly happened to cause the contestant to pull out during the broadcast. RadioTimes.com understands that a last-minute issue with the performance led the BGT team to postpone the act. BGT recently confirmed that Alexandra Burgio, Cheer Re Mans, Jannick Holste, John Pierce, Lil M's, Olly Pearson, Stacey Leadbeatter and Will Burns would be performing during the second semi-final. However, the team is still hoping Teddy will perform at a later semi-final – so fans should hopefully see him return to the stage. We will update you as soon as we know when Teddy will be making his comeback. The Britain's Got Talent semi-finals continues on Saturday 3rd May at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX. You can catch up on last weekend's episode on ITVX. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Death in Paradise fan spots link between Austin and spin-off Return to Paradise
Think Ben Miller is the only thing that connects the two worlds? Think again.
Ben Miller's performance in Austin has delighted fans of the actor and given those dedicated to his Death in Paradise character DI Poole something to get stuck into recently. But there's more than the actor's existence in both the 'Paraverse' and the world of Austin that links the two. Comedy drama Austin, which sees Miller playing a writer who is embroiled in a social media storm of his own making when he finds out he has an adult son following an affair with an Australian woman many years ago, features a cast member who's also prominent in Death in Paradise's Australian spin-off Return to Paradise. Tai Hara, who plays bartender Luke in Austin, also appears in Return to Paradise as lead detective Mackenzie Clarke's (Anna Samson) ex-boyfriend Glenn Strong. In Return to Paradise, DI Clarke returns to Dolphin Cove after years in London's Metropolitan Police while she waits to hear what is happening to her career in England after being accused of evidence tampering. Without a clear idea on what she will do next, she is given a chance by Philomena, the police sergeant in charge in Dolphin Cove. There she reunites with several people from her past, including Glenn, the ex she was set to marry and the two have to more forward and work together. According to WalesOnline, a fan posted in a fan group on social media having spotted the connection: "I'm watching the new Ben Miller show Austin. There is a character called Barman Luke. The character is played by Tai Hara, who also plays Glenn Strong in Paradise. Glenn is Mac's ex-fiance." Hara is also known for roles in Colin From Accounts, Home and Away and Madame Secretary. Read more: Death in Paradise season 15 confirmed with first look as filming begins Austin season 1 is available to stream on iPlayer, as is Return to Paradise. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
MrBeast speaks out on Beast Games future – season 2 casting underway
MrBeast says Prime Video's reality competition epic Beast Games could return again and again.
According to YouTube sensation MrBeast, "another 10 seasons [of Beast Games] could happen". Earlier this year, the content creator and media personality's supersized reality competition show handed out $10 million – the biggest cash prize in entertainment history – when Player 831 (Jeffrey Randall Allen) emerged victorious over his 999 fellow contestants on the Prime Video series. The show, created by MrBeast (real name Jimmy Donaldson) and inspired by Squid Game, was a huge ratings hit for Amazon's streamer, hitting 50 million it's first 25 days on the platform, making it its most-watched unscripted series ever. The figures also made Beast Games the second-biggest debut for any series on Prime Video, behind only Fallout. During a panel for Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary, Unscripted & Variety event, MrBeast revealed he sees a bright future ahead for Beast Games. However, he couldn't say too much. "[Co-creator Sean] Klitzner is kind of my boss in this regard, and he told me I wasn’t allowed to speak about that subject during this interview," he said. Klitzner, one of the show’s co-creators and executive producers, also dodged questions about renewal for the show but insisted there's an "unlimited amount of good ideas". "If there’s a good idea in front of us, and there’s a YouTube video that needs it, we’re going to film it for the YouTube video," he said. "Another good idea is right around the corner." MrBeast added" I’m on Year 5 of people telling me, ‘Aren’t you going to run out of ideas? Your YouTube channel is eventually going to get stale.’ But if you’re constantly innovating, adapting and actually trying to push the boundaries, there are plenty of ways you can [do it]." Beast Games is currently casting for season 2 but hasn't officially been renewed by Prime Video. He previously revealed he's "100 per cent" sure a second season will be happening, saying in an interview: "I was told not to talk about [season 2 and season 3]. I love what we did with Beast Games. I’m doing it. I loved working with Prime Video so I’m sure we’re going to do it with them. 100 per cent. There’s no way we’re not." Beast Games is available to watch on Prime Video now – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Jeremy Clarkson thinks Top Gear comeback is needed – but he won't return
We need Top Gear now more than ever, according to Jeremy Clarkson.
As the BBC continues to rest Top Gear indefinitely, Jeremy Clarkson has spoken out on the demand for such a programme. In a new interview, the presenter and petrolhead, who currently fronts Clarkson's Farm on Prime Video, highlighted the rapid innovation in the car industry at the moment, saying: "Cars are changing so fast and electrical cars are coming along and nobody really understands what’s a good one and what isn’t." Clarkson went on to note that, in the '50s, "motoring journalism was important because all the car companies were trying new things – different types of engines and different types of gearboxes – and you needed people to steer you through the complexity." He said that, for the past 40 years, motoring programmes were unnecessary "by and large" – but that's changed recently. "Because [when] I look at a kilowatt per hour car, I have no idea what that means," he explained to The Times. Clarkson said it would be very sad if Top Gear never returned but was quick to clarify that he wouldn't return to present a programme centred on electric vehicles, saying: "I just don’t understand or like electrical cars, so I wouldn’t be interested in doing it." The presenter exited Top Gear in 2015 when the BBC elected not to renew his contract following a "fracas" with producer Oisin Tymon, said to have occurred due to the lack of availability of hot food after a day's filming. Alongside fellow Top Gear hosts James May and Richard Hammond, he went on to present The Grand Tour on Prime Video. The Grand Tour came to an end earlier this year. The BBC made the decision to rest Top Gear "for the foreseeable future" in the wake of Freddie Flintoff's crash during filming back in 2022. Read more: Clarkson’s Farm season 4 trailer sees Jeremy struggle without Kaleb – plus a Richard Hammond cameo Jeremy Clarkson is "a bit incompetent" says Kaleb Cooper, as he talks difficult Clarkson's Farm season 4 All previous seasons of Top Gear are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Looking for something else to watch in the meantime? Check out our TV Guide or visit our dedicated Entertainment hub. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker was asked to write for Doctor Who
Two of the most popular sci-fi series collide as Charlie Brooker reveals he was invited to write for Doctor Who.
Famously satirising Star Trek with one of Black Mirror's most popular episodes, USS Callister, it's no surprise Charlie Brooker gets questions about some of the world's biggest sci-fi franchises. Following USS Callister's sequel episode in Black Mirror season 7, Brooker was quizzed by the hosts of The News Agents podcast about whether his thoughts would ever turn to writing for Star Trek. Asked if he'd like to write a new series of the iconic franchise, Brooker (Screenwipe, Cunk on Earth) said the idea was an "interesting one". Asked if he would ever like to write a new series of Star Trek, Charlie told The News Agents: "I’ve never seen the Next Generation," he replied. "I’ve only seen the original series when I was a kid." However, it transpires the writer was once invited to contribute to another sci-fi giant: Doctor Who. "I was sort of asked about Doctor Who once," he revealed, clarifying: "I wasn’t asked to run it, I was asked to write for it, and it felt a bit like the Home Office asking you to do something – like it was my national duty. "But I just didn’t have time because I was busy," he added. "So, if a big behemoth like Star Trek asked me to write for them, you’d at least take that call, wouldn’t you? You’d consider it. "But with doing Black Mirror, you’ve got control; and when you wander into somebody else’s show, you’re trying to please them." It doesn't sound like Brooker has ruled out dabbling in other sci-fi series – but, based on his comments, we wouldn't hold our breath for a Doctor Who writing credit as of yet. Read more: Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa confirmed as UK's Eurovision spokesperson You can listen to the full interview on The News Agents podcast on Global Player now. Black Mirror season 7 is available to stream on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Avengers: Doomsday cast confirmed as Marvel shares dramatic unveiling
It's been a long, winding road since for the MCU since the Avengers last assembled in 2019's Endgame, but now they are regrouping to face a new threat in 2026's Avengers: Doomsday. The film, which will form part of a two-part story along with 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars, is about to start filming, and in anticipation Marvel has announced the central cast list for the film in a live stream posted to its YouTube channel. The live stream saw a camera moving through a production studio to reveal chairs for each of the cast members, including heroes who have been part of the MCU since its early days of Phase 1, like Chris Hemsworth's Thor, right through to new additions who haven't even been seen yet, like Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the Fantastic Four. Perhaps most surprising though was the confirmed return of several figures from the X-Men movies, including Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier/Professor X), Ian McKellen (Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto), Alan Cumming (Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler) Rebecca Romijn (Raven Darkhölme/Mystique) and James Marsden (Scott Summers/Cyclops) – set to star alongside Channing Tatum (Remy LeBeau/Gambit) following his appearance in last year's Deadpool & Wolverine. Conspicuous by their absence were Marvel stalwarts including Tom Holland (Peter Parker/Spider-Man), Benedict Cumberbatch (Stephen Strange/Dr. Strange), and Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/The Hulk). The confirmed cast list for Avengers: Doomsday is as follows: Chris Hemsworth (Thor) Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm/Invisible Woman) Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Captain America), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier) Letitia Wright (Shuri/Black Panther) Paul Rudd (Scott Lang/Ant-Man) Wyatt Russell (John Walker/US Agent) Tenoch Huerta Mejia (Namor) Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm/The Thing) Simu Liu (Shang-Chi) Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova/Black Widow) Kelsey Grammer (Hank McCoy/Beast) Lewis Pullman (Bob/Sentry) Danny Ramirez (Joaquin Torres / Falcon) Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm/The Human Torch) David Harbour (Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian) Winston Duke (M'Baku) Hannah John-Kamen (Ava Starr/Ghost) Tom Hiddleston (Loki) Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier/Professor X) Ian McKellen (Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto) Alan Cumming (Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler) Rebecca Romijn (Raven Darkhölme/Mystique) James Marsden (Scott Summers/Cyclops) Channing Tatum (Remy LeBeau/Gambit) Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic) Robert Downey Jr. (Dr. Doom) You can watch the (rather long) announcement video right here. View oEmbed on the source website Avengers: Doomsday will see Downey Jr return to the MCU to play a new character, taking on the role of the villainous Dr Doom rather than his long-time character Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. Read more: Captain America: Brave New World offers up surprise cameo – confirming new character detail James Bond finally confirms progress on next movie – producers announced It will be directed by the Russo Brothers, who previously helmed four other films in the MCU: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. The Russos recently spoke with RadioTimes.com about their return to Marvel, explaining what it was the drew them back to the franchise after some time away. Anthony Russo said: "We're excited to come back now, because we've been away for a bit, we're excited to sort of pick that narrative through line up again that we were carrying, and find a new way to push it forward with everything that's transpired since that point in time. "It's a challenge, but it's one that we think we finally hit on an idea that we felt really made it work... really made it worth us coming back to tell another story, so we can't talk about it in much detail, sorry, but we're excited. "If you like the work that we had done previously in the MCU, I think you should be excited for what we've got coming." Avengers: Doomsday is coming to cinemas in May 2026. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Britain's Got Talent air date officially confirmed for 2025 season
BGT is back with a brand new batch of talented (and occasionally not-so-talented) acts.
The buzzers are back with Britain's Got Talent 2025 confirmed to launch on ITV, STV and ITVX at 7pm on Saturday 22nd February. Ant and Dec return to accompany viewers through a new round of auditions as a fresh batch of hopefully showcase their talents for judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli. And, of course, fans will have the final say on who takes the title of winner at the end. This season – the show's 18th – also introduces KSI as a guest judge for the first time ever. Britain's Got Talent has shared an exciting teaser for what's to come this season, featuring a wide variety of eye-popping (literally, in one instance) acts, from circus stunts to dancers to magicians. Watch the action-packed preview below. View oEmbed on the source website The clip also teases the moment Cowell hits the Golden Buzzer to send one lucky act straight through to the live shows. Last year, singer Sydnie Christmas was crowned BGT champion, winning the £250,000 prize money and a spot on the roster at the Royal Variety Performance. This season's auditions were previously delayed following the tragic death of Liam Payne. One week before the Familiar singer and former One Direction star died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the BGT judges gathered to launch the new season's auditions. However, after Payne's death, they postponed auditions, with the production company Fremantle saying: "Due to the tragic passing of Liam Payne, we have decided to postpone the Britain’s Got Talent auditions. Our thoughts are with Liam’s friends, family and all who loved him." Britain's Got Talent starts 7pm Saturday 22nd February on ITV, STV and ITV. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Buffy star Juliet Landau wants to return for reboot – but says cast needs refreshing
What does the reboot need to do to succeed? Drusilla star Juliet Landau thinks she knows.
Sarah Michelle Gellar has officially confirmed the news of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot and it's safe to say fans have thoughts. Many of them are positive – some of them are cautious or outright concerned. It's over two decades since Buffy and the rest of the Scooby gang concluded their world-saving adventures in the epic finale of the beloved coming-of-age fantasy show and now Buffy actress Gellar herself is working with director and lifelong Buffy fan Chloé Zhao to develop a series which returns to the Slayer's story. While Angel star David Boreanaz doesn't sound like he'll be returning for the reboot, Drusilla could make an appearance. In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com, Juliet Landau said she'd love to reprise the role. When asked if she'd be up for returning, Landau gushed: "My gosh, yes. It would be so much fun to play, absolutely." That said, she believes the fandom is onto something when it comes to what the series would need to do to successfully reboot the story. "In terms of what everybody [the fanbase] is saying is that they really want that mix of original cast members and new talent as well. And so I think that will be a key element," she said, emphasising the need to bring back some fan favourites while also drafting in enough new blood. The Buffy icon also urged fans to 'give the reboot a chance". "I think it is perfect timing for a reboot," she said. "Buffy, the original series, is more popular now than even when it was popular on the air. It just continues to grow and grow, and a brilliant team has been assembled [for the revival]. The Buffy reboot pilot is being directed by Zhao and written by Poker Face's Nora and Lilla Zuckerman. We'll keep you updated with all the latest news on returning and new cast members. In the meantime, Landau has been revisiting the series on her podcast Re-Vamped with Juliet Landau. She told us: "Re-Vamped with Juliet Landau is the first ever Buffy podcast with a cast member as the guide. I have been having the time of my life." She added: "We combine everything that the fans love – heartfelt nostalgia, we have so [many] behind-the-scenes stories that nobody's heard before, cast and crew coming on, sharing info that's never been heard before. "And we also are a continuation of the characters that everybody loves with new content and new entertainment as well. And we're really evolving the podcast format in in a lot of ways. "You can think of it as hanging out with your best friends but also, I'm producing a show that is akin to a weekly radio show or a weekly TV show, and doing that within the podcast genre." Re-Vamped with Juliet Landau is available to stream now. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is available to stream on Disney Plus. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Love Island host Maya Jama reacts to viral Temptation Island clip: 'They'd never allow it on UK TV'
Maya Jama rated Montoya's performance "10/10"
The viral Temptation Island clip has got everyone in the reality TV sphere talking this week – even earning praise from Love Island host extraordinaire Maya Jama. The rather unfortunate circumstances José Carlos Montoya found himself in on the Spanish reality series, watching on a live feed while his girlfriend, Anita Williams, got very intimate with another contestant – and, of course, his subsequent epic meltdown, sprint down the beach and all – caught the attention of none other than one of the biggest names in UK dating shows and captivated her so much so that she felt inspired to comment on X. Maya called the drama a "10/10 performance" from Montoya, adding: "They would never allow this on UK TV for so many reasons but it's one of the best things I've ever seen." She went on to clarify that she was referring to whether such scenes would ever make it to air on UK screens nowadays. Lest we forget, some not entirely dissimilar explicit acts were shown in initial seasons of Love Island and Big Brother's early years were quite something to behold. "I thought it was obvious but I'm talking about right now," she wrote. "I know back in the day our TV was unruly but now people would complain, in 2025." View oEmbed on the source website The La Isla de la Tentaciones clip has absolutely taken over social media this week and it's hard to scroll at all without being confronted by Montoya's shrieking, running or falling to his knees in devastation. The Spanish show is filmed in the Dominican Republic and puts couples to the test by splitting them up in separate villas and tempting each of them separately with sexy singles. Unlike Love Island's Casa Amor, which could be considered the current UK equivalent (albeit a dialled down version), Temptation Island shows the action from the villa live for the other contestants – hence Montoya's position as an onlooker during his girlfriend's steamy encounter with another man. The viral appeal of the scenes is mostly centred on Montoya's extreme reaction: his despair and wailing; his split second decision to run the length of the beach directly to the other villa where the action is happening – all to the dismay of host Sandra Barneda, who tries with no avail to stop him, repeatedly calling out the instantly iconic phrase: "Montoya, por favor!" Sadly for UK-based fans of the spectacular drama, Temptation Island is not available to watch or stream here. However, Spanish fans have been sharing some clips on YouTube. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
If Love Actually was made today, this is what casting director would change
Love Actually without one of our favourite stars?
If Love Actually was made now, what would it look like? What changes would the creatives behind one of the biggest Christmas hits make if they had a do-over? If you're curious, casting director Fiona Weir revealed one major thing that would change if Love Actually was made nowadays. Boasting an all-star ensemble cast and director by rom-com legend Richard Curtis, the 2003 movie remains a festive staple all these years later. From Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman to Andrew Lincoln, Keira Knightley and Chiwetel Ejiofor, Love Actually's cast is a who's who of British acting royalty. It also famously starred Hugh Grant as the newly-elected Prime Minister, although that would certainly not be the case nowadays, according to Weir. "The first thing is I would cast a female Prime Minister," the casting director previously told Metro.co.uk when asked which stars she would cast now to reflect the changes we've seen in the past two decades since the movie was released. "I think if we were doing it today, Richard would write it very differently," she told the publication in an interview celebrating the film's 20th anniversary last year. "20 years on, it’s a different country, it’s a different world – a lot has changed." Weir continued: "So, I think it will be a very different script, you can’t really sort of transpose actors on it. But the one thing I can declare is that we would definitely, definitely cast a female Prime Minister." She even suggested an actress she could see in the role: Adjoa Andoh. Still, it's difficult to imagine Love Actually without Grant's self-effacing Prime Minister delivering his iconic dance routine to The Pointer Sisters' Jump (For My Love). Love Actually is available on Sky Cinema and NOW. Sign up for NOW from £6.99 a month. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly fans react as show airs heart-wrenching tribute to late stars
Strictly has paid tribute to the stars of the show we've loved and lost over the years.
A celebration of all things Strictly Come Dancing to mark the show's 20th anniversary aired last night, featuring a packed line-up of famous faces returning to reflect on the extraordinary highs of the BBC's hit series over the years. But there were also some stars sadly absent from Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years. In a poignant in memoriam segment, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman led a tribute to the members of the Strictly family we've lost over the years. "Strictly really is a family," Tess told viewers. "We're so fortunate to have made such life-long friends and bonds with people that have shared the stage with us." "On the year that marks our 20th anniversary, we would like to remember the stars of the ballroom that we have dearly loved and lost," said Claudia. The celebration show then aired a video montage featuring, among others, Lynda Bellingham, Paul Daniels, Dave Myers, Robin Windsor, Len Goodman, Caroline Flack and Bill Turnbull. Former Strictly professional dancer Karen Hardy, who was partnered with BBC Breakfast legend Bill back in 2005, recalled her time on the show together, saying: "The memories with Bill Turnbull will stay with me forever. "We had the most phenomenal journey together and I was blessed to have the opportunity to dance with him." Lisa Riley remembered one of Strictly's brightest stars and former pros, the incomparable Robin. "Whoever's idea it was to put me and Robin Windsor together needs the biggest trophy of them all, bigger than the Glitterball," she said. "The best part of me and Robin was just at my house, two cups of tea, gossiping like two besties on the couch together, you know? I miss him very much. "I know full well that he's up there now, he's dancing a Foxtrot," the actress, who was paired with Robin on the 2012, continued tearfully. "I said it in the eulogy when I read it at his funeral. I said, 'One day we'll dance that Foxtrot again together', and I truly believe that." A string of stars also paid tribute to Strictly stalwart Len, who was Head Judge on the beloved series from its first series in 2004 until 2016. "Len the was the most special, he really was," Claudia told the camera. "He was kind, he was twinkly, he was naughty, but more than anything he was so supportive to everybody." Also remembering Len was his former fellow judge Bruno Tonioli, Tess, radio host and previous It Takes Two presenter Zoe, dancer Aljaz Skorjanec and more. And, of course, the in memoriam segment remembered series' original host, the iconic Bruce Forsyth. "They don't make them like Bruce Forsyth anymore," Zoe Ball said. "And you knew how much he loved doing the show. But he'd be proud of the girls [Tess and Claudia]." Fans who tuned in for the anniversary show were moved by the tributes, sharing their emotional reactions on social media. "I didn't expect this Strictly doc to make me cry so much," one person wrote on X. "Gosh, that was a bit of an emotional tribute to the stars and dancers that are no longer with us," another said. "It's either hay fever or I'm not crying. You are." View oEmbed on the source website "Memorials section of Strictly had me in floods of tears I've not cried like that in a long time," a third said. "Strictly has been such a light in the darkness for me it’s been there through the hardest times of my life and i could never be more thankful to have grown up with the most magical show on the earth tonight’s special had me in tears the whole show." (sic) View oEmbed on the source website Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years is available to catch up now on BBC iPlayer. The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special airs Christmas Day at 3:55pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Holiday would "lend itself to a sequel", says Kate Winslet
Maybe there's more to come from Iris, Amanda, Miles and Graham after all!
It wouldn't be Christmas without The Holiday – it simply wouldn't. The 2006 festive film, which starred Kate Winslet as unlucky-in-love Iris and Cameron Diaz as uptight LA high-flyer Amanda, is a classic Nancy Meyers blend of sumptuous, cosy, witty and romantic that's bound to brighten any dull Christmas season day. Plus The Holiday soundtrack is gorgeous. But there's never really been talk of a sequel. At least, that's what Oscar-winning actress Winslet says. Whispers of a potential follow-up started rising last week when Jude Law, who played the dashing English gentleman Graham, reunited with director Meyers after receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Over lunch, in a clip shared on her Instagram account, Law ended up reenacting his famous 'Mr Napkinhead' bit from the movie. When Meyers quizzed the Star Wars: Skeleton Crew actor about whether there would be a sequel to The Holiday. Getting coy, he hid his face under a napkin, adding glasses over the top to complete the reference to the festive film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nancy Meyers (@nmeyers) "It that a yes, Jude?" Meyers pressed, at which point he rested his napkin-covered chin on his hands, pondering. Naturally, fans took the fun clip as a hint the pair were cooking something up. But Winslet has since revealed no conversations have actually happened about The Holiday 2 – ever! That said, it sounds as though she thinks it would be a good idea. "Actually, I suppose, I’ve been quite surprised that it never came up,” she told Deadline, “because it’s the kind of film that probably would lend itself quite well to a sequel, but it has honestly never come up." Law previously told ComicBook.com he would be "curious" to see what the four main characters are up to now, but said any chance of a sequel lies firmly in the hands of Meyers. The Holiday is available to stream now on Netflix, Prime Video and NOW. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
George Eastham, Stoke City footballer and 1966 World Cup winner, dies aged 88
Stoke City F.C. has paid tribute to the footballing legend.
George Eastham, who was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died at the age of 88. His footballing career spanned two decades and he achieved 19 caps international caps for England. Eastham, who played for Newcastle United and Arsenal in his career, is best remembered for his time at Stoke City, where he made 194 league appearances and later went on to manage the club from 1977 to 1978. He's also credited with battling the old transfer system and leading to major reforms to the British transfer market. In 1963, the footballer took part in a court case which resulted in a dramatic improvement to players' freedom to move between clubs. Eastham was awarded an OBE for his serviced to football in 1974, shortly before he retired. His former club, Stoke City, paid tribute last night (Friday 20th December), sharing a statement which read: "The Stoke City Football Club family is immensely saddened by the passing of club legend George Eastham OBE at the age of 88. "George was signed by the Potters for a £35,000 fee shortly after being part of England’s 1966 World Cup winning squad. He went on to represent the Club for eight seasons in the top division of the English game and was a two-time FA Cup semi-finalist in red and white. "He is perhaps best remembered as the man whose goal secured the 1972 League Cup in a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Wembley. "He made 194 league appearances for Stoke City and was awarded an OBE for his services to football shortly before retiring in 1974. He went on to be appointed as Assistant to Tony Waddington before also serving the Club as Manager himself from March 1977 to January 1978. "A stalwart of 124 and 207 league appearances for Newcastle United and Arsenal respectively prior to his time in the Potteries, Eastham represented his country on 19 occasions." Stoke City confirmed the Potters would wear black armbands to commemorate Eastham at their next match against Sheffield Wednesday (which kicks off at 12:30pm today). The statement concluded: "Our thoughts are with George’s family and friends at this difficult time." The club's official X account later shared a clip of Eastham's historic League Cup-winning goal against Chelsea in 1972, calling it the "most revered goal in our history, scored on our greatest day". https://x.com/stokecity/status/1870388905742111102
Who left Strictly 2024? Sixth celebrity to be voted out revealed
Icons Week might have been a glitterbomb of joy last night but the Strictly journey had to come to an end for one couple.
The first ever Strictly Come Dancing Icons Week saw high scores, big lifts, phenomenal costumes and, yes, a fair few mistakes from Pete Wicks during the Week 7 show last night (Saturday 2nd November). The Strictly 2024 line-up is being whittled down week after week as we move into the business end of the competition and sights are set on the Glitterball trophy. It was JB Gill and Tasha Ghouri who really impressed on Saturday night, both performing stunning Couple's Choice routines which earned them a near-perfect score of 39 points each, leaving them joint top of the Strictly leaderboard. At the other end of the spectrum, Pete found himself languishing on just 22 points after delighting the judges with his performance and embodiment of Freddie Mercury but stumbling over a number of the moves in his Salsa to Another One Bites the Dust. Going into tonight's results show, it wasn't looking promising for Pete – who even joked himself on Saturday night that the title of his song this week might prove somewhat ironic – but he wasn't the only one who looked in danger of the dance off. Sam Quek and Chris McCausland found themselves joint second-bottom of the leaderboard on 29 points apiece, leaving them to rely on fans to pick up the phone and vote to save them. But there was a bit of a surprise in store when it came to the results. Gladiator Montell Douglas and her professional partner Johannes Radebe, who earned a very respectable 35 points for their Icons Week Waltz to I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, landed in the dance off against Sam and her partner Nikita Kuzmin, proving just how popular Pete must be with fans! Sam and Nikita performed their American Smooth a second time and Montell and Johannes took to the dance floor again to do their Waltz once more. When it came time for the judges to vote to save one couple, all three of Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton du Beke opted for Montell and Johannes, meaning Sam and Nikita were eliminated. Head Judge Shirley Ballas also agreed and said she would have decided to vote the same way as her fellow judges. When asked by Tess Daly about her time on the show, Sam said: "I’m gutted, I just want to say thank you. I’ve learned so much. Strictly has just brought that spring in my step back. It’s just been an absolute joy. "Nikita, you’ve been key in helping me find that inner Sam that was there, who went a little bit quiet for maybe one or two years and has just come back. I’m gutted because I do feel like I still have more to give," she added. Pro dancer Nikita gushed: "I’m just in awe of this girl. Sometimes they say it’s about the journey, not the destination, but to me it’s about the company. Sam you are the most wonderful company I could have had." Sam continued: "I’m guilty of watching the competition and thinking, 'How do they have that relationship as a celebrity and a dancer?' "All I can say is, the time you spend with each other and what you bring out in each other. It really is – and it sounds dead cheesy – magical." Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One at 6:35pm on Saturday 9th November 2024. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Matt Smith fans vote Doctor Who his greatest ever performance by a landslide
The fans have spoken: the Eleventh Doctor is their favourite Matt Smith character.
We polled over 1,200 RadioTimes.com readers to find out the answer to one simple question: what is Matt Smith's best performance ever? The shortlist, compiled by our team's very own experts on Smith's career, comprised of: Charles Manson (Charlie Says); Daemon Targaryen (House of the Dragon); Jack (Last Night in Soho); Lucian/Milo (Morbius); Prince Philip (The Crown); The Eleventh Doctor (Doctor Who). And the result was a resounding "The Doctor". Over 80 per cent of fans named the actor's portrayal of Doctor Who's titular protagonist his finest work to date – a landslide victory for Whovians. That's right: over 1,000 fans selected the Eleventh Doctor as their favourite of his performances. Coming in second was his role as Daemon Targaryen in Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, with The Crown's Prince Philip in third. Smith's performances in Morbius, Charlie Says and Last Night in Soho barely saw any love from fans, with Doctor Who aficionados dominating the vote. The Doctor Who star took over from David Tennant as the Doctor, helming the TARDIS from season 5 in 2010 until his regeneration into Peter Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor after four season in 2014. Doctor Who will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Previous seasons are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.