Nigella Lawson confirmed as new Great British Bake Off judge, as Prue Leith shares verdict on her replacement
Lawson said in a statement that she is “bubbling with excitement” to be joining the series.
Nigella Lawson has officially been unveiled as a new judge on The Great British Bake Off. The world-renowned chef and TV icon said in a statement that she is “bubbling with excitement” to be joining the series. She will be stepping into the shoes of Dame Prue Leith, who announced her departure from the series last week after almost a decade as a judge on the show, and will be joining hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding. In a statement, Lawson said she was “uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now!” She continued: “Of course it’s daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I’m also bubbling with excitement. The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it’s a National Treasure – and it’s a huge honour to be entrusted with it. I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come, I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!” Revealing her verdict on her replacement, Leith said she was "thrilled that Nigella is to experience brilliant Bake Off. She’s sassy, fun and she knows her onions — and her croissants, cake and crumble.” Leith first joined the show in 2017 when the series moved from the BBC to Channel 4, and has been a mainstay on it as a judge ever since. The cookery writer and restaurateur stepped down from the role for the programme’s Stand Up to Cancer celebrity spin-off back in 2024, with Lady Caroline Waldegrave taking her place. Announcing that she has decided to exit the programme for good, she said in a statement last week: "Bake Off has been a fabulous part of my life for the last nine years, I have genuinely loved it and I’m sure I’ll miss working with my fellow judge Paul, Alison [Hammond] and Noel [Fielding] and the teams at Love Productions and Channel 4." She added: "But now feels like the right time to step back (I’m 86 for goodness sake!), there’s so much I’d like to do, not least spend summers enjoying my garden. Whoever joins the team, I’m sure they’ll love it as much as I have. I feel very lucky to have been part of it." The Great British Bake Off is available to watch on Channel 4 on catch-up. Add The Great British Bake Off 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.
Good Omens star Michael Sheen confirms all-new BBC series and it's "deeply personal"
The documentary will build on the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 podcast, Buried: The Last Witness.
Michael Sheen is set to lead a new BBC documentary about the claims of chemical contamination in South Wales, close to where the actor grew up. The series, which is titled Buried, will build on the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 podcast, Buried: The Last Witness, revisiting the findings of Douglas Gowan, a researcher and whistleblower who discovered high levels of a toxic chemical escaping a landfill near farmland in South Wales. The plot synopsis adds: "Douglas believed the dumping of these chemicals could have a lasting impact on the people of Wales, but died before his warnings were heeded. Now Michael wants to find out if Douglas was right." The two-part series will feature families from the affected communities, local councillors, environmental investigative journalists, forensic scientists and medical experts. Sheen, who is known for starring in Good Omens as angel Aziraphale, said in a statement that he first met Gowan nearly ten years ago, "and his warnings about these chemicals stayed with me." "In this series, we try to uncover the truth about what is beneath our feet, hear from the communities affected, and understand how something so insidious could stay buried for so long. It’s about seeking answers, but also about responsibility - what we do now matters for the future of these communities." Buried has been commissioned by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning for Specialist Factual and Nick Andrews, Head of Commissioning for BBC Cymru Wales. Bootle said that as soon as he heard that Sheen "was so personally invested in the story, I knew this was a unique opportunity to create a series to captivate viewers and get them talking about this important environmental issue." Andrews added: "This is a hugely important series anchored by Michael and his extraordinary connection the story. It builds on the award-winning podcast and is an important investigation which will shock many, both inside and outside of Wales." The documentary has been co-produced by Wall to Wall and Smoke Trail Productions. Buried will air on BBC Two, BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Documentaries 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.
Harry Potter legend Ralph Fiennes reveals his pick to play Voldemort in TV series - but has he revealed who has been cast?
The actor appeared to let the cat out of the bag.
Ralph Fiennes has appeared to reveal who has been cast as Voldemort in the upcoming Harry Potter TV adaptation. Rumours have been rife about who could be portraying 'He Who Cannot Be Named' in the series following the casting of the three young leads, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and many of the other major players. Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy was previously rumoured to be being considered for the role, but the actor recently denied speculation that he was involved. But speaking in a recent interview at an event, Fiennes, who portrayed the iconic villain in the film series, appeared to let the cat out of the bag. Asked who he thinks should fill his shoes for Voldemort – who doesn't technically appear in person until Harry Potter's fourth book, The Goblet of Fire – in the upcoming HBO show, Fiennes responded: "Well, I’m told they’re already filled, aren’t they?" When the journalist asked the question again, Ralph responded: "I’ve already said, I think Cillian Murphy is very good." He continued: "Very good. Very good choice. I think they’ve cast it, haven’t they?" As it dawned on the actor that the casting of Voldemort is yet to be revealed, he added: “I don’t know. I thought they had." The leading three stars of the upcoming TV series were confirmed back in May after months of speculation. The show will be led by newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. McLaughlin has appeared in Sky Original comedy Grow, while Stanton may be familiar to some musical fans, having appeared in the West End production of Matilda, as well as the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of Starlight Express. Stout has appeared in TV advertisements. Other previously announced castings include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer (Tumbleweeds) as Minerva McGonagall, Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) as Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse (The Fast Show) as Argus Filch. Harry Potter author JK Rowling has faced backlash in some quarters due to her views on transgender rights. In 2020, she published a lengthy statement detailing her stance on sex and gender debates – the essay was criticised and disputed by LGBTQ+ charities including Stonewall. Rowling has also shared her views on social media, including in a 2024 post on X (formerly Twitter), in which she insisted that “there are no trans kids” and opposed the idea that a child can be “born in the wrong body”. In May 2025, Rowling set up the JK Rowling Women’s Fund, which describes itself as offering legal funding support to “individuals and organisations fighting to retain women’s sex-based rights”. Harry Potter actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson have distanced themselves from Rowling's views and have issued statements supporting the transgender community. Others, including Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Jim Broadbent, have defended the author from the criticism she has received. The Harry Potter series will air on HBO. 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.
The Night Manager season 2 cast: New and returning stars in BBC thriller
The long-awaited sequel boasts plenty of familiar faces.
It's been a superb season of The Night Manager already, with just a few episodes to go before it reaches its no-doubt thrilling conclusion. Almost a decade after the first season aired, Tom Hiddleston returned as Jonathan Pine, who has to go undercover with the extremely dangerous Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva) in Colombia. Olivia Colman also returned as Angela Burr as well as a very surprising name which was kept under tight-wraps. Speaking to Metro about the return of the show, Hiddleston previously said: "I know we’ve been braver. I sort of had it tattooed onto the inside of my brain that we had to be harder, better, faster, stronger, to steal from Daft Punk." He added: "We had to be braver and deeper, and had to try to be both more courageous and more compelling and also more intense and more vulnerable, to try and excavate the centre of who Jonathan Pine is at a deeper level." There are also plenty of new additions to the cast this time around, including a new love interest for Pine in the form of Roxana Bolaños (Camila Morrone), as well as Hayley Squires and Indira Varma. Here's your complete guide to the new and returning members of The Night Manager season 2 cast, as the acclaimed spy thriller continues on BBC One and iPlayer. The Night Manager season 2 cast: New and returning stars View Green Video on the source website The Night Manager season 2 cast members are as follows – read on for more details on each character and the actor playing them, including where you might have seen them before. Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine aka Alex Goodwin Hugh Laurie as Richard Roper Olivia Colman as Angela Burr Camila Morrone as Roxana Bolaños Diego Calva as Teddy Dos Santos Alistair Petrie as Lord Alexander 'Sandy' Langbourne Douglas Hodge as Rex Mayhew Michael Nardone as Frisky Noah Jupe as Daniel Roper Indira Varma as Mayra Cavendish Paul Chahidi as Basil Hayley Squires as Sally Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Dr Kim Saunders Tom Hiddleston plays Jonathan Pine aka Alex Goodwin Who is Jonathan Pine aka Alex Goodwin? When we met him in season 1, Jonathan was a former soldier turned hotel night manager, who became an informant to British intelligence over some of his less reputable guests. Eventually, he was tapped by Angela Burr to go undercover deep inside the inner circle of arms dealer and 'worst man in the world' Richard Roper (played by Hugh Laurie). In season 2, almost a decade has passed since that successful – but high risk – operation, with Pine now living under the name Alex Goodwin and leading an intelligence-gathering team for MI6, known as the Night Owls. But when a familiar name comes up, he'll be dragged behind enemy lines once more for another nail-biting mission. This time, he'll be playing the role of a reckless financier named Matthew Ellis. Addressing Jonathan's disarming knack for assuming new identities on his missions, Hiddleston mused: "Each persona expresses different dimensions of Pine’s inner life. Somewhere, underneath all the masks, is his true character." What else has Tom Hiddleston been in? Hiddleston is best known for his role as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's God of Mischief, having appeared in the Thor trilogy, The Avengers as well as the Disney Plus series Loki. He'll next reprise the role in epic crossover flick Avengers: Doomsday. The star has also had major roles in Crimson Peak, Kong: Skull Island and High-Rise. Meanwhile, TV credits include The Hollow Crown, Kenneth Branagh's Wallander and The Essex Serpent. Olivia Colman plays Angela Burr Who is Angela Burr? In season 1, Burr was the head of a modestly budgeted and always underestimated team in the UK's Foreign Office, known as the International Enforcement Agency. She made it her life's work to take down Richard Roper, out of sheer horror and disgust at his profiteering from the murder and suffering of innocent people. Having been pregnant at the time of season 1's events, Burr has now stepped back from her perilous intelligence work, presumably to focus on her family – but Colman is confirmed to be reprising the character for season 2. On the dynamic between Angela and Jonathan, Colman explained: "They look after each other. They're friends who have each other's backs. Angela is protective of him as she's the one who got him into this, so to her, she feels responsible for the situation." What else has Olivia Colman been in? Legendary actress Colman started her career in comedy, before turning to dramatic work in the likes of Broadchurch and The Crown. Film credits include Yorgos Lanthimos films The Lobster and The Favourite, plus more awards fare in The Father and The Lost Daughter. More recently, she had a voice role in family comedy The Mitchells vs The Machines and joined the MCU in Disney Plus miniseries Secret Invasion. Diego Calva plays Teddy Dos Santos Who is Teddy Dos Santos? An illegal arms dealer, who has modelled himself and his business on Richard Roper – later revealed to be his father. Calva teased of the new episodes: "This season has a lot of spirit and soul. It's not just an espionage thriller with suspense; it's a story about betrayal and family. In Teddy's case, it's also a story about faith and hope, which I think people will be able to relate to." What else has Diego Calva been in? Fans may recognise Calva from his previous roles in Netflix thriller Narcos: Mexico and Babylon, a star-studded film about the early days of Hollywood. Hugh Laurie plays Richard Roper Who is Richard Roper? Roper is a notoriously cruel arms dealer, whose illicit dealings have caused untold misery around the world. He was thought to be dead after the events of season 1, in which Jonathan Pine and Angela Burr worked together to infiltrate his inner circle and sabotage a major sale. That landed him in seriously hot water with the buyers who lost money on the botched deal, but ever the survivor, Roper was able to worm his way out of what seemed like a grisly fate. Now, he's seeking to restore his former status and settle his debts, in a high-stakes plot concocted with secret son Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva). Revenge on Jonathan Pine is also on the agenda, we suspect. Of his sinister role, Laurie said: "I'll be honest, I love Richard Roper. I probably shouldn't, but I do. "Though maybe the responsibility of every actor is, at some level, to love the character they play," he continued. "If you ever take on a character and you look down on them, you sell the character short, you undermine the energy that they present to the rest of the story. "So no, I'm not going to apologise for loving the worst man in the world. Laurie concluded: "I'm repulsed, but sneakily, I love him too." What else has Hugh Laurie been in? Laurie has been a major player on British television for decades, starting out in the comedy genre with credits in Blackadder, A Bit of Fry & Laurie, and Jeeves and Wooster – starring opposite Stephen Fry in all three. He found further success on the small screen as the title character in medical drama House, which was one of the most popular shows in the world circa 2008. Later TV work included Veep, Avenue 5, Roadkill and Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, while Stuart Little, Tomorrowland and The Personal History of David Copperfield are among Laurie's best known films. Noah Jupe plays Danny Roper Who is Danny Roper? The son of arms dealer Richard Roper. In season 1, British intelligence staged an attack on the Roper family, in which Jonathan "saved" Danny's life, giving him an entry point into Richard's secretive inner circle. During his time undercover, Jonathan seemed to take a shine to Danny – but of course, his deception would prove disastrous for his father. All these years later, we'll revisit Danny as the dark legacy of his father rears its ugly head once more. Jupe explained: "He’s gone through dramatic changes. He left his home in Spain and returned to London and never saw his dad again. He has this constant question looming over him and a shadow of grief that has taken its toll. "He's negative and cynical and he's having a tough time growing up and trying to work out who he is, due to the absence of his father." What else has Noah Jupe been in? Since the first season of The Night Manager, Jupe has starred in major films such as Ford v Ferrari and A Quiet Place. He has also previously appeared in Sky Atlantic’s The Undoing. Coming up, he has major awards contender Hamnet, which co-stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. Alistair Petrie plays Alexander 'Sandy' Langbourne Who is Alexander 'Sandy' Langbourne? In the first season, he was one of Roper's most trusted allies. It's not yet clear how the arms dealer's downfall might have impacted him. Quizzed on season 2, Petrie said: "There's a danger to it, which is incredibly seductive. With this drama and genre you are going to be entering into a world that is glamorous, dangerous, exciting, and morally compromised. And we will excite and confuse you." What else has Alistair Petrie? Sex Education fans will recognise Petrie from his role in the drama as one-time headmaster Michael Groff. His other TV work includes Funny Woman, Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, Deep State and Sherlock. The actor has also appeared in films such as Rush and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, reprising his role in the latter (as a member of the Rebel Alliance) in recent spin-off series Andor. Camila Morrone plays Roxana Bolaños Who is Roxana Bolaños? Roxana runs a shipping company, through which she becomes entangled with both Jonathan and Teddy – but to whom is she most loyal? Morone said of her character: "Roxana is interesting, because on paper, one would expect her to be a certain way, but she's unpredictable, resilient and brave. She's only focused on self-preservation and her family. "It's very easy to put her in a femme fatale category, but what's interesting about Roxana, and what I love about David Farr's writing, is that she's not anybody's toy. She's the smartest person in the room." What else has Camila Morrone been in? Morrone has starred in a number of films including Bukowski, Death Wish, Never Goin' Back and Valley Girl. She also led the cast of Prime Video's musical drama Daisy Jones & The Six, taking the role of Camila Dunne. Douglas Hodge plays Rex Mayhew Who is Rex Mayhew? A bureaucrat in Whitehall, who was an ally to Angela Burr's underfunded operation – even when facing serious pressure from individuals within the British state, who were harbouring ulterior motives. He continues to work with Jonathan when we meet him again in season 2. What else has Douglas Hodge been in? Previous TV credits include Penny Dreadful, ITV's The Town and acclaimed comedy-drama The Great. The actor also starred as Sir Robert Loxley opposite Russell Crowe’s Robin Hood in 2010. Michael Nardone plays Frisky Who is Frisky? A brutal henchman of Richard Roper, who was prepared to do virtually anything to protect the boss. Suffice to say, a reunion with Jonathan wouldn't be the warmest of occasions. What else has Michael Nardone been in? The star has appeared in a number of TV series including Silent Witness, River City, Rome, Merlin, Doctors, Line of Duty, Shetland, This is England '90 and Guilt. Meanwhile, film credits include Rogue One, Dune and Napoleon. Indira Varma plays Mayra Cavendish Who is Mayra Cavendish? A senior official in British intelligence. Essentially Jonathan's boss, she is responsible for deciding whether his Night Owls team is allowed to continue their operations. What else has Indira Varma been in? Varma has previously appeared in TV series including Luther, Game of Thrones, Rome, Patrick Melrose, Carnival Row, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Capture and Extrapolations, as well as in the films Exodus: Gods and Kings and Official Secrets. Hayley Squires as Sally Who is Sally? Sally is a member of Jonathan's covert 'Night Owls' team, which primarily works on intelligence-gathering – and not high-stakes undercover work. What else has Hayley Squires been in? Squires previously starred in Steven Knight's reimagining of Great Expectations and TV drama The Essex Serpent. On the big screen, she is known for indie movies I, Daniel Blake, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and Beau Is Afraid. Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Dr Kim Saunders Who is Dr Saunders? She is a psychiatrist responsible for assessing the mental health of British intelligence agents – and whether they are fit to continue working in the field. Despite his cool composure, Dr Saunders has her reservations about Jonathan. What else has Kirby Howell-Baptiste been in? Howell-Baptiste recently played Death in Netflix fantasy shows The Sandman and Dead Boy Detectives. Other noteworthy credits of hers include Cruella, The Good Place and Killing Eve, plus Apple TV's Sugar and HBO's Barry. Paul Chahidi plays Basil Who is Basil? Basil is another official in the British intelligence community. What else has Paul Chahidi been in? Fans will recognise Chahidi from his recent appearances in Wicked Little Letters, The Serpent Queen and This Country, where he played a local vicar who looked out for the sitcom's wayward youths. The Night Manager season 1 is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Charli xcx film The Moment's first reviews are in – and surprising early Rotten Tomatoes score revealed
Critics have branded the film "muddled" and "misguided".
The first reviews are in for Charli xcx’s new mockumentary film The Moment – and the verdicts are mixed. The film follows a pop star (Charli), who plays a fictionalised version of herself, as she embarks on her first arena tour amid the monumental success of her new album. Alongside Charli, the film also stars the likes of Kylie Jenner, Alexander Skarsgard and Rosanna Arquette. Following its premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the film has received mixed reviews from critics, with Screen Rant calling it “a horribly misguided mockumentary” The reviewer said: “As best as I can understand it, The Moment is a film about Charli xcx terrified of being perceived as too cringe. “The film neither works as straight comedy nor as a tense character drama.” The Guardian praised the film’s “smart idea”, but added: "There is too little risk – in the defanged satire, in the muddled thematic sprawl, even in a late-stage satirical swing that, for this fan, jumped the shark – to rise above its sharp-eyed construction." The Moment is currently sitting at 56 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes – a rather surprising score considering the mixed reviews. Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter called the mockumentary “muddled”. The reviewer said: "For the more casual viewer, The Moment is entertaining enough, for a while." They added: "As it plods into its second and third acts, The Moment seems at cross purposes with itself. Is this a biting farce about the vacuities of celebrity industry? Or is it an earnest reflection on what it was to live at the centre of this good-natured but still highly pressurised mania? Zamiri and Charli ultimately choose the latter pose, which tilts the film into self-serious indulgence." British singer Charli skyrocketed to fame following the release of her sixth studio album, Brat, back in June 2024, which went on to inspire the Brat summer trend that took the internet by storm. Directed by Aidan Zamiri, The Moment features a combination of real footage from Charli's record-breaking Brat tour, and fictional backstage scenes. The Moment will premiere in cinemas in the UK on Friday, 20th February 2026. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Traitors season 4 finale ratings revealed as BBC hits record high
Warning: spoilers ahead for The Traitors finale.
The Traitors season 4 drew a huge viewership for its final last night (22nd January), achieving a record audience for an episode of the non-celebrity version of the BBC series. The dramatic finale saw Traitors Stephen and Rachel manage to deceive the remaining Faithfuls until the bitter end and scoop the prize pot of £95,750 ($130,000) between them. And the action clearly had viewers hooked, as the episode was watched by a live audience of 9.4 million viewers, peaking with 9.6 million, according to official UK viewing figures supplied by overnights.tv and reported by Deadline. This figure is significantly higher than season 3’s finale, which lured in an audience of 7.4 million viewers. It also marks the biggest viewership yet for an episode of the civilian version of the series, but is slightly behind the ratings for The Celebrity Traitors, which drew 11 million viewers during its finale last year. The Traitors has steadily grown its audience throughout the season. The season 4 premiere lured in an average of 6.4 million viewers, according to overnight ratings, while Thursday night’s penultimate episode drew in an average of 8.44 million. It was a jaw-dropping finale last night as audiences were treated to an extended episode, that ran for an hour and 15 minutes. During the final roundtable, the players decided to banish Jade, meaning it was down to Rachel, Jack, Stephen and Faraaz to finish the game. These four players then decided to banish again, getting rid of Faraaz. The process happened once more, with Jack being banished, and leaving only Rachel and Stephen, who were then declared winners! Watch a trailer for the recently-announced Traitors stage show below. View Green Video on the source website Read more: The Traitors season 4 fashion: Where can you buy all the iconic outfits? Add The Traitors 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.
Emmerdale reveals next death in dramatic trailer
The footage shows a police investigation getting underway in the Dales.
Emmerdale has released a brand new trailer teasing some dramatic moments ahead, including a big revelation from Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards), the discovery of a body and Cain’s looming diagnosis. This week on the ITV soap it was revealed not only that Bear was alive, but also that he was the one who murdered Ray Walters (Joe Absolom). The new footage reveals that there’s another huge twist in store, as Bear struggles to readjust to life in the village following his entrapment at the hands of Celia (Jaye Griffiths) and Ray, with Paddy worrying that “he won’t cope”. We then see him being found by Ruby, who asks him about Anya (Alia Al-Shabibi), to which he responds that she’s “gone”. The trailer then reveals a police investigation, which is presumably connected to Bear’s revelation about Anya. Elsewhere in the footage, there’s bad news for Cain Dingle as he heads into the hospital to get the results of his biopsy. The trailer also teases what’s in store from Graham, who made a return to the soap during Corriedale earlier in January. He makes an appearance as Kim Tate tells step-grandson Joe: "I don't believe you can bring the dead back to life." Graham emerges, telling her: “You are so wrong”. ITV has teased that this is the first of four new trailers set to be released this month. You can watch the trailer for yourself below, which also features Emmerdale actors Bradley Riches and Lisa Riley reacting to the dramatic footage: View oEmbed on the source website Emmerdale producer, Laura Shaw, said: "Corriedale kicked off 2026 with a bang for Emmerdale! The unforgettable January 5th episode kept viewers gripped with major developments like Graham's surprise return, Ray's unexpected death, and Cain's shocking diagnosis." She added: "But the excitement is far from over. We have an abundance of explosive, top-tier television planned for the coming weeks, promising to follow up on these thrilling Corriedale events.” Read more: 4 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Kim and Joe Tate stunned by Graham Foster's return from the dead Emmerdale flashbacks reveal how Graham Foster was able to return from the dead in ITVX release Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Skyscraper Live challenge delayed by Netflix as new date announced
Skyscraper Live will now be broadcast on Netflix on Saturday night.
Netflix’s coverage of free solo climber Alex Honnold’s attempt to scale one of Asia’s tallest skyscrapers has been delayed, with a new date announced. The two-hour live event was originally scheduled for Friday night (23rd January) but has been postponed until Saturday night due to wet weather conditions in Taipei. The US climber's attempt to ascend the 1,677-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper – without ropes or safety gear – will now be live-streamed on Saturday at 8pm ET/ 1pm GMT. “Due to weather, we are unable to proceed with today’s SkyscraperLIVE event,” a spokesperson for Netflix said just 30 minutes before the ascent was due to begin on Friday night. “It has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 24 at 8 PM ET | 5 PM PT. Safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding.” Built in Taipei, Taiwan, in 2004, the 101 skyscraper – made of steel, glass and concrete – is one of the tallest buildings in the world. Its name refers to the height of the building, which consists of 101 floors. The 101 skyscraper was the world’s tallest building from the time it opened until the construction of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in 2010. Honnold was previously the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo, which tracked the US climber’s rope-free climb of Yosemite National Park's El Capitan in 2017. He has said that scaling the building was an opportunity he couldn’t refuse. Asked why he took on the challenge by Netflix, he said: "Why not? Taipei 101 because it's amazing and it's an incredible building. It's possible, which a lot of skyscrapers aren't - it's uniquely suited for climbing." He continued: "Now, because it’s really hard to get permission to climb a building and I have permission, I have to take advantage of it and climb the building. Basically, it’s just rare to get this kind of opportunity, so you gotta jump when you can." Skyscraper Live will air on Friday 23rd January on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media. Check out more of our Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guideand Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Traitors overnight ratings hit epic new heights with tense Rachel and Stephen scenes
The overnight ratings for the semi-final are in.
**Warning: Contains spoilers for The Traitors season 4** The Traitors season 4 pulled in an impressive audience for its semi-final last night (22nd January). The penultimate episode saw tensions reach a new high as Traitors Rachel and Steven attempted to throw suspicion onto each other. And the action certainly kept viewers hooked, as an average of 8.44 million people tuned in to watch the instalment on BBC One, according to overnight ratings. This figure is higher than Wednesday night’s episode, which drew in an average of 8.01 million viewers, and substantially higher than the season 4 premiere’s overnight viewership, which lured in an average of 6.4 million viewers. Following the tense scenes between Rachel and Steven in Thursday night's semi-final, which saw their pact begin to falter, it was time for another roundtable discussion, which, in the end, came down to a tied vote between Rachel and Faithful James. Host Claudia Winkleman then announced that the banishment would be left up to fate, with the Chests of Chance set to reveal the decision in the next episode. Viewers will be able to find out who gets the boot in Friday night's finale, which the BBC previously revealed won't be airing in the show's usual slot at 8pm and will instead be broadcast at 8.30pm. That won't be the only change to the format for the finale, with the episode also set to extend beyond its typical duration of 60 minutes and instead last for an hour and 15 minutes until 9.45pm. It was announced last week that the season 4 finale will be screened in a number of cinemas across the UK, including Exhibit Cinema, Genesis Cinema, the Picturehouse in Finsbury Park and Clapham Grand in London. Up north, The Light in Stockport, Mockingbird in Birmingham, Cultplex in Manchester and Showroom in Sheffield will also be showing the episode. The Traitors season 4 continues on Friday 23rd January at 8.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1-3 are available to watch on iPlayer. Add The Traitors 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.
The Traitors season 4 finale to air tonight with extended episode and different start time after massive cliffhanger
The victors of The Traitors season 4 will be unveiled tonight...
**Warning: Contains spoilers for The Traitors season 4** The BBC has announced a schedule shake-up for the hotly-anticipated season 4 finale of The Traitors. The final instalment of the series – which has typically been airing at 8pm – will be broadcast on BBC One in a later slot tonight (23rd January), with the episode set to kick off at 8.30pm. And that won’t be the only change to the format, with the finale set to extend beyond its typical duration of 60 minutes. The episode, which will see the race to win a prize pot of up to £120,000 come to a conclusion, will last for an hour and 15 minutes until 9.45pm. The finale will pick up from Thursday night’s semi-final, which ended on a massive cliffhanger. The episode saw tensions reach a new high as Roxy’s murder was announced around the breakfast table. Suspicion soon fell upon Traitor Rachel and, later in the instalment as the remaining contestants gathered for a roundtable, she found herself in the firing line. However, Rachel wasn’t the only contestant to face scrutiny, with Faithful James also getting questioned. After the duo divided votes, host Claudia Winkleman announced that the banishment would be left up to fate – and that the pair would choose from the Chests of Chance in Friday night’s episode. Whoever survives the twist will join Faithfuls Jade, Faraaz and Jack and Traitor Stephen in the season 4 finale. It was announced last week that the finale will be screened in a number of cinemas across the UK, with the Exhibit Cinema, Genesis Cinema, the Picturehouse in Finsbury Park and Clapham Grand in London all showing the episode. Up north, The Light in Stockport, Mockingbird in Birmingham, Cultplex in Manchester and Showroom in Sheffield will also be screening the finale. Former winner Jake Brown previously predicted that Traitors Rachel and Stephen would make it to the final. He recently told RadioTimes.com: "I think right now it's hard to see past the Traitors. I just think they've been really good." He continued: "Social skills, clever gameplay, the taking risks, they've worked together as well, which is nice to see, and it's really benefited them." He added: "Anytime anyone has mentioned either their names, they've kind of steered the direction away from them. So at the moment, I think both Traitors will be in the final five." View Green Video on the source website The Traitors season 4 continues on Friday 23rd January at 8.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1-3 are available to watch on iPlayer. Add The Traitors 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.
From The Beauty to The Substance, why is the new age of body horror having its moment?
From The Beauty to The Substance, body horror is becoming increasingly popular among creators and audiences – but why is it having such a moment?
When horror expert Xavier Aldana Reyes went to see a screening of Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, a 2024 body horror film filled with gruesome and grotesque scenes, nothing seemed to indicate that it would go on to receive the attention it did. “It looked like something that was made for people like me; people who have always enjoyed body horror.” Universal Pictures, which was originally supposed to distribute the film, believed the same thing. According to Fargeat, it refused to release her final cut of the film without changes, specifically to its ending. But after Mubi acquired the movie and gave it a wide theatrical release, it went on to become a massive hit, grossing more than $78 million worldwide (over four times its production budget). The film also went on to generate significant awards buzz, including a best actress Oscar nomination for Demi Moore. Body horror, a sub-genre of horror concerned with uncontrollable transformations and mutations, was first popularised in the late 70s and 80s through releases such as David Cronenberg’s The Fly, and has typically remained niche in audience appeal, its graphic content often polarising among viewers. What’s more, many of the films we use to define the sub-genre were released as horror films – not body horror films – with the term being applied retrospectively. But now, a growing list of films are explicitly being labelled as body horror, and many of them are resonating with non-horror audiences. Alongside The Substance, body horror films such as Love Lies Bleeding (2024) and I Saw the TV Glow (2024) have had wide releases in recent years and gone on to achieve critical acclaim. Julia Ducournau’s Titane, a body horror film full of grotesque graphic imagery to rival The Substance, became a cultural talking point after premiering at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, where it was the surprise winner of the Palme d'Or. A number of TV shows are also fitting this trend, from Alice Birch’s 2023 adaptation of Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers – a six-part body horror series for Prime Video – to numerous episodes in Guillermo del Toro’s eight-part Netflix horror anthology Cabinet of Curiosities (2022). View Green Video on the source website Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty – a body horror show about an injection that brings physical perfection to users (“One shot makes you hot”) – came out this week on Disney+. There’s been buzz around the series from the off, with the trailer hitting nearly 190 million views across social platforms and becoming FX’s most-viewed ever. So, what’s driving the newfound popularity of the sub-genre? Sarah Lahm, a lecturer in Media, Communication and Cultural Studies at the University of Leeds, says that creators are being drawn to body horror because it can be used to “tap into the cultural anxieties of our era”.She notes Titane, in which the serial killer protagonist becomes unexpectedly pregnant after having sex inside a vintage Cadillac, as an interesting example of a film that taps into anxieties around bodily autonomy and pregnancy that have surfaced “in the post-#MeToo movement, amid the Trump era, and amid the resurgence of major threats to reproductive rights that we’re seeing”. Aldana Reyes, Reader in English Literature and Film at Manchester Metropolitan University and co-president of the International Gothic Association, agrees, saying that creators are being drawn to body horror “because of the social and political potential of the messages that can be got across with that language”. He notes 2016’s Raw, a violent coming-of-age body horror film by Ducournau in which cannibalism acts as a metaphor for sexual awakening, as a "significant point" in the development of this new wave of more socially and politically invested body horror, but adds that “the 2020s in particular have been a period where that sort of galvanised”. Many of these recent titles tap into anxieties “about the rise of cosmetic surgery and how it’s connected to social media in particular”, Aldana Reyes says, and “about how social media is selling these perfected versions of our bodies that are even more possible to attain”. This includes The Substance, which centres on Elisabeth (Moore), a former Hollywood star who takes a black-market serum that creates a beautiful and younger version of herself (played by Margaret Qualley). Meanwhile, del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities entry The Outside (directed by Ana Lily Amirpour) also takes aim at ridiculous beauty standards. The episode follows Stacey (Kate Micucci) as she experiences severe and self-inflicted skin reactions from a lotion that promises to transform users from an ‘ugly duckling’ into a ‘stunning swan’. In a similar vein, Emilie Blichfeldt’s newly Oscar-nominated film The Ugly Stepsister centres on Elvira (Lea Myren), one of Cinderella’s ‘ugly’ stepsisters. The movie reframes the fairy tale to focus on Elvira’s psychological and physical suffering as she attempts to make herself attractive to the prince through various horrifying means – DIY nose jobs, ingesting a tapeworm, and cutting off her toes to fit into shoes, to name just a few. Murphy’s The Beauty also tackles these themes, while also engaging with current anxieties around the long-term effects of Ozempic, the miracle weight-loss drug, which – much like the beauty-enhancing injection on the show which turns deadly – can shrink your body, but at a cost that remains unknown. A lot of the creators and directors behind these titles are women and minority voices, who aren’t necessarily being drawn to the sub-genre consciously, Aldana Reyes points out, but rather because “body horror becomes a medium for these personal messages”. The likes of Titane, The Substance, Tiger Stripes and The Ugly Stepsister, which all use body horror to visualise the internal consequences of external pressures on women to some degree, are all written and directed by women. 2024’s I Saw the TV Glow, which uses body horror to represent gender dysphoria, is written and directed by non-binary filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun. “I think those are communities of people that have very direct experience of what it’s like to be judged,” Aldana Reyes says. “I mean we all have a sense of what it’s like to be judged, in terms of not being handsome or pretty enough, not being enough of this, or the other. “But I think being a woman for example, you’re a lot more aware of how your body should be perceived socially. You’ve got every form of media telling you what you should look like. And if you’re trans your body is even more actively policed by other people, and monitored.” Indeed, Ducournau has previously said she doesn’t view any of her films as body horrors. “I don’t think I make body horror,” she told IndieWire back in 2021. “I use body horror tools in my films, which I believe are dramas, or love stories. I use these tools because I express myself like this in the way I relate to the body. But it is a completely honourable term.” And while Fargeat has explicitly used the term to describe her work, in an interview with Variety, she emphasised the sub-genre as “the perfect vehicle to express the violence all these women's issues are about”. That creators are being drawn to body horror as a tool to explore how characters relate to their bodies, rather than to the sub-genre itself, is also evidenced by a handful of recent titles that contain elements of body horror, but wouldn’t actually be categorised as the label. This is the case in 2020’s Ramy, a Hulu comedy-drama which is primarily about a young Muslim man but which features an episode that pivots its focus away from Ramy and onto his sister, Dena, and her anxieties. “There’s this scene where she starts losing hair in the shower, and there’s anxiety around a lump in her breast. This isn’t usually a show that uses body horror, but in that episode it does,” says Lahm. The Netflix comedy-drama Russian Doll also uses a moment of body horror to represent Nadia’s (Natasha Lyonne) trauma and mental state in its second run. “There’s not usually any body horror, but in season 2 there are these sequences of the main character pulling little black bugs out of her skin.” The normalisation of graphic content is another factor making body horror an attractive medium for creators, notes Aldana Reyes. “I think the levels of graphic content, whether it be graphic content, or nudity and sexuality, have definitely gone up in the last 10 or 15 years. Just think about how many people vomit in shows, or how much blood appears in horror shows.” Research in 2023 found that 80 per cent of American TV shows included some form of violence, with some programmes exceeding 150 violent acts per hour. “I don’t know if we have become more desensitised to violence or explicit content, but it’s definitely become a lot more normalised,” he adds. “And if you put the two together about people wanting to tell personal stories about how they’re experiencing the world through their bodies, and the increase in explicit content, it’s a great place for body horror to come in.” Body horror is becoming increasingly popular among audiences for the same reasons it’s attracting creators – because of the messages and themes that it can be used to convey, Aldana Reyes says. He notes that for a long time body horror was perceived as “just a sensational thing” and that “the only body horror films that have ever been awarded, have normally been awarded for their make-up, and for their sensational elements.” And that, while The Substance “obviously had a lot of special effects and interesting elements in that regard, it was mostly the message of the film that got through to people”. It’s this message that got Demi Moore, who Fargeat has said she hadn’t expected to take on the role as she thought the film would be “too scary”, on board. Moore previously told The Wrap: “It really touched on so many different levels. While I am not Elisabeth, I immediately extracted from the script the potential depth of what it could bring forward, which is what we do to ourselves.” Lahm agrees that it’s the sub-genre’s growing complexity and diversity that’s resonating with audiences. While horror has historically been a male-dominated genre, she notes, “often when you have a female creator or creators and when the story is women-centric you get more of a sense of interiority, more of a sense of the psyche, rather than just doing things for a sense of shock.” Body horror’s newfound popularity among audiences can also be attributed to the fact there’s more money in it now, both Lahm and Aldana Reyes agree. This is particularly evident in The Beauty – a big-budget and glossy show that focuses more on style than substance. While the likes of The Substance, The Ugly Stepsister and Dead Ringers provide in-depth examinations of their characters’ increasingly self-destructive relationships with their bodies (through increasingly grotesque scenes), The Beauty offers a surface-level look into the minds of its characters – a woman wants a boob job so she can get attention from men, for example, or an incel wants to be attractive so he can sleep with women. Moving forward, Lahm wants fewer mainstream projects like The Beauty and “more body horror that is more transgressive and more, dare I say, arthouse”. Aldana Reyes notes that “body horror is now more expensive, more complex, more diverse than it has ever been” and can see it heading further down this road in the years to come. He hopes we’ll see more female, non-binary, trans and non-white filmmakers being drawn to the sub-genre. “These would be the places I would say body horror is going,” he says. “More in the direction of identity politics. A much more social and politically aware type of body horror. And one that continues to prod the diversity element.” The Beauty is available to watch now on Disney+ in the UK. You can sign up to Disney+ from £5.99 a month now. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Netflix confirms Investigation of Lucy Letby documentary featuring family member of victim involved
The documentary will premiere on Netflix in February.
Netflix has released a trailer for a new documentary feature on Lucy Letby, the former neonatal nurse who was found guilty of murdering seven babies under her care. The Investigation of Lucy Letby, which according to the streamer will feature “new materials and testimony from the British police who investigated the case and never-before-seen footage of Letby during her arrest and questioning”, will launch on the platform on 4th February 2026. The new documentary, which is being produced by ITN Productions, will also feature the mother of one of the victims speaking about her experiences and involvement in Letby’s trial. This will mark the first time that a family member involved in the prosecution has spoken in a documentary. The Investigation of Lucy Letby will also include interviews with experts and lawyers from both sides of the case, and promises to give “the most comprehensive look at one of Britain's most notorious crimes”. You can watch the trailer below: View oEmbed on the source website Letby, 36, is serving 15 whole-life terms for murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others. Her crimes, which were committed between June 2015 and June 2016 at the Countess of Chester Hospital, make her the UK’s most prolific child murderer in modern times. The case both gripped the nation and divided opinion, with some expressing doubt about the medical and statistical evidence used to convict her. Letby’s case was previously examined in documentaries by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5. Read more: "I'm the Making a Murderer lawyer – what you didn't see changed my life" Fred and Rose West detective recalls what it took to solve the case – and get confession The Investigation of Lucy Letby will premiere on Netflix on 4th February 2026. Check out more of our Documentaries 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.
Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr confirmed to lead all-new castle-based reality show
After Clarkson's Farm, is it now time for Carr's Castle?
Celebrity Traitors star Alan Carr is set to lead a new TV series, which will document his search for his “very own castle”. The new Disney+/ Hulu series, currently going by the working title Castle Man, will follow the Picture Slam comedian as he attempts to find, buy and run a historic castle. A synopsis for the show reads: “With Alan’s 50th birthday fast approaching, he finds himself at a moment of reckoning, taking stock of where he is and where he wants to be. “He has long dreamed of owning a grand château, but after a transformative and iconic stay at The Traitors‘ castle, that fantasy will now become a reality – or will it?" The synopsis continues: "He doesn’t just want to visit a castle, he wants to build a life in one, a leap of faith driven entirely by Alan himself.” Carr said in a statement: “Some men, when they have a midlife crisis, buy a Lamborghini or grow a ponytail, but me? I want my very own castle." He continued: "Since I was a boy in Northampton, I’ve always dreamt big, and have always been enchanted with the history and romance of a stately home and as I turn 50, I feel it’s my time. "All I want is a turret to call my own – get me over that drawbridge!” Read more: Inside No. 9 favourite tipped to be in talks for Celebrity Traitors season 2 Celebrity Traitors season 2 tipped to star BAFTA winner and EastEnders legend after 'turning down' first run This new adventure comes after Carr's success on the first season of The Celebrity Traitors last year. After becoming one of the Traitors early on in the competition, Carr went on to deceive his fellow contestants and become the sole winner of the star-studded spin-off. He also fronts a BBC renovation series alongside Amanda Holden, with Amanda & Alan's Greek Job airing Fridays at 7:30pm on BBC One and available now on iPlayer. Watch Alan Carr and Amanda Holden talk to Radio Times for our Two's Company series: View Green Video on the source website 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.
BRIT Awards 2026 nominations: Full list of nominees from Olivia Dean to Taylor Swift
Olivia Dean and Lola Young lead the charge with five nominations each.
The nominations for this year’s BRIT Awards have been announced, with Olivia Dean and Lola Young leading the way. Both artists earned five nominations each, with Dean up for best pop act, artist of the year, best album for The Art of Loving, and best song for Man I Need. Young is also up for best pop act, artist of the year and best song for her hit single Messy, as well as breakthrough act. Sam Fender, who won the 2025 Mercury Prize for his third album, People Watching, follows shortly behind with four nominations, including album of the year and best single for his duet version of Rein Me In with Dean. Lily Allen, whose album West End Girl, which chronicles the fallout from an open relationship inspired by her marriage to David Harbour, caused a big stir upon its release back in October, is nominated in three categories - artist of the year, best album and pop act. Britpop band Pulp have received their first nomination in 30 years, in the best group category. Dean said it feels "crazy" to receive five nominations. She told the BBC: "I remember watching the Brits on TV when I was younger, and having gone to Brit School and now having this full circle moment 10 years later, attending the awards is going to feel very emotional." Here's a full list of this year's nominees. Artist of the year Dave Fred again.. JADE Lily Allen Little Simz Lola Young Olivia Dean PinkPantheress Sam Fender Self Esteem Group of the year The Last Dinner Party Pulp Sleep Token Wet Leg Wolf Alice Album of the year Dave - The Boy Who Played The Harp Lily Allen - West End Girl Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving Sam Fender - People Watching Wolf Alice - The Clearing Song of the year Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas - Blessings Chrystal & Notion - The Days (Notion Remix) Cynthia Erivo (feat. Ariana Grande) - Defying Gravity Ed Sheeran - Azizam Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax - Victory Lap Lewis Capaldi - Survive Lola Young - Messy Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You Olivia Dean - Man I Need Raye - Where Is My Husband! Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean) - Rein Me In Skye Newman - Family Matters International artist of the year Bad Bunny Chappell Roan CMAT Doechii Lady Gaga Rosalía Sabrina Carpenter Sombr Taylor Swift Tyler, The Creator International group of the year Geese Haim Huntr/x, Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami Tame Impala Turnstile International song of the year Alex Warren - Ordinary Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club Disco Lines & Tinashe - No Broke Boys Gigi Perez - Sailor Song Gracie Abrams - That's So True Huntr/x, Ejae / Audrey Nuna/ Rei Ami - Golden Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile Ravyn Lenae - Love Me Not Rosé & Bruno Mars - APT. Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild Sombr - Undressed Taylor Swift - The Fate of Ophelia Breakthrough artist Barry Can't Swim EsDeeKid Jim Legxacy Lola Young Skye Newman Critics' Choice Jacob Alon (winner) Rose Gray Sienna Spiro Best alternative / rock act Blood Orange Lola Young Sam Fender Wet Leg Wolf Alice Best pop act Jade Lily Allen Lola Young Olivia Dean Raye Best hip-hop / rap / grime act Central Cee Dave Jim Legxacy Little Simz Loyle Carner Best R&B act Jim Legxacy Kwn Mabel Sasha Keable Sault Best dance act Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas FKA twigs Fred again..Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax PinkPantheress Sammy Virji Producer of the year TBC Songwriter of the year TBC Check out more of our Audio coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Manchester United tipped for The Crown-style drama series about club's history
The TV show will dramatise decades of the club’s history.
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal to create a The Crown-style TV show about the football club. According to The Athletic, the series is in development with production company Lionsgate, and would be a dramatised retelling of the club’s history. Writer Jed Mercurio, who is best known for British TV hits such as Line of Duty, Bodyguard and Trigger Point, has been in talks regarding the project, according to the publication. The report adds that an agreement would see Manchester United earn a multi-million pound sum if the show is produced and sold to a broadcaster or streaming platform. United and Lionsgate have so far not commented on the story. Manchester United are one of the most decorated clubs in world football, with 20 top-flight league titles, 13 FA Cups, six League Cups, two UEFA Champions Leagues and a European Cup. In July, The Athletic revealed that United had pulled the plug on secret talks over a Prime Video access-all-areas documentary. The club’s rivals Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal have featured in All or Nothing documentaries on the streamer in recent years. And United were set to join the other clubs after reaching a lucrative deal with the streaming giant, but the project was reportedly axed after pushback from then-head coach Ruben Amorim. Former United player Michael Carrick is currently in charge as caretaker head coach, with the side sitting fifth in the Premier League and out of all cup competitions. Netflix series The Crown aired six seasons between 2016 and 2023, retelling decades of regal history from Queen Elizabeth II's ascension and the early days of her reign, to the present day. Meanwhile, two former stars of The Crown, Olivia Colman and Emma Corrin, will soon be seen on screen together again in a new six-part adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice on Netflix. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Beauty review: Ryan Murphy's body horror thriller is stylish but surface-level
A wild premise leads to some entertaining and preposterous moments in this body horror thriller from Ryan Murphy, but the series ultimately lacks depth and subtlety.
This review is based on the first two episodes of The Beauty. Following 2025’s All’s Fair, the critically-panned legal drama starring Kim Kardashian, Ryan Murphy is back with another surface-level critique of social issues in his new series The Beauty, which takes loose aim at society’s obsession with physical perfection and the lengths people will go to achieve it. The show, based on a 2015 comic book by Jeremy Haun and Jason A Hurley, is set in a dystopian world and follows FBI agents Cooper Madsen (Evan Peters) and Jordan Bennett (Rebecca Hall), who’ve been sent to Paris to investigate a series of puzzling deaths that are connected by two strands: all of them are newly signed models, and they’ve all died by a mysterious and bizarre process of overheating and exploding. What follows is a glossy, campy and satirical body horror thriller as their investigation soon leads them into the path of an organisation known as The Corporation, led by a tech billionaire (Ashton Kutcher), who has managed to engineer a beauty-enhancing drug. Its label guarantees “One shot makes you hot”, and while it does fulfil its promise, there are a couple of unpleasant side effects: a painful mutation into the new conventionally attractive body, and, yeah, inevitable death. Oh, and there’s another drawback: the injection has actually been engineered from an STD, which is also spreading among society. It’s a wild and ironic premise that looks at the horrors of our obsession with physical attractiveness – the more attractive you are, the more dangerous you are to others who desire you – while the injection element engages with current discussions around Ozempic. Murphy leans into the un-seriousness of it all, and there are plenty of delightfully preposterous and entertaining moments. Yet this approach also leaves the social commentary lacking depth and subtlety. Murphy’s sledgehammer approach is particularly evident in one clumsy discussion between Cooper and Jordan who are, funnily enough, sleeping together, in which Cooper bluntly points out that the reason behind people wanting to look good, and wanting to be attractive in the first place, always boils down to one thing: sex. The Beauty is part of a growing trend of shows and films that are using body horror to visualise the internal consequences of external pressures such as health and beauty standards, from Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance to Alice Birch’s TV adaptation of David Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers. Comparisons to The Substance, in which Demi Moore’s character reaches for a serum to transform her into the picture of youth that goes on to have side effects, in particular will be inevitable given the similarity of its premise. But while the likes of The Substance and Dead Ringers offer in-depth explorations of their character’s psychological struggles (through extended and escalating body horror), The Beauty pales in comparison, offering only surface-level insight into the interiority of the characters – a woman wants to to be a model, for example, or an incel wants to sleep with women. And while the first body horror transformation in the show is pretty wild and disturbing, once you’ve got the gist, it looks like the mutations are going to get quite predictable quite quickly (this is the case in the two episodes of the show that were available to review, anyway). Instead the focus is on story momentum and plot, which is certainly intriguing, and looks to be ramping up at the end of episode 2 as Cooper finds The Corporation on his tail. The series is also visually stunning – as fans will have come to expect from a Murphy production – and has a great cast. Hall and Peters in particular are terrific as sceptics of their image-obsessed society, while there are also some fun guest appearances from the likes of Bella Hadid. The Beauty will premiere Thursday 22nd January on Disney+ in the UK. 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.
Inside No. 9 favourite tipped to be in talks for Celebrity Traitors season 2
The star is said to be a huge fan of the show.
Inside No. 9 star Steve Pemberton is reportedly in talks for Celebrity Traitors season 2. The actor and comedian is said to be a big fan of the BBC spin-off and is hoped to be as popular as Jonathan Ross was on the last season. A source told The Sun: “Signing Steve would fill the slot for a celebrity who is obsessed with the mechanics behind the programme. “It was a role filled last year by Jonathan Ross, who was a long-time devotee and became one of the programme’s ‘big dogs’." The source continued: “As an award-winning actor who can transform himself from one character to another, Steve would be a similar figure and a formidable contestant for the players to contend with. “That’s why the executives view him as a sought-after candidate.” When approached by RadioTimes.com, the BBC declined to comment. Pemberton first rose to fame as a member of the sketch comedy group The League of Gentlemen, alongside Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson. The comedy group began life with stage shows before going on to become the iconic TV series of the same name in 1999. Pemberton went on to co-write and co-star alongside Shearsmith in horror comedy Psychoville and anthology series Inside No. 9. His other notable roles include the part of Mick Garvey in ITV sitcom Benidorm and a key role in the first season of Happy Valley. Other stars reportedly in talks for this year’s series include Alison Hammond, Ruth Jones and Amanda Holden and Danny Dyer. Dyer, best known for his appearance as Mick Carter on EastEnders, is said to have turned down the opportunity to star in season 1, but had a change of heart after watching the season, according to The Sun. Celebrity Traitors season 2 is coming to BBC One later this year. Season 1 is available to watch now on iPlayer. Add The Traitors 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.
Neighbours star predicts the series will return again for a spin-off or reunion special
"I just get the feeling that Jason Herbison, our wonderful executive producer, won’t just leave it at that."
Neighbours star Rebekah Elmaloglou has predicted that the series will make a grand return in the future. The beloved soap was axed by Freevee in February 2025, with the final episode airing in December. It was the show’s second cancellation, after the series was axed by Channel 5 in 2022. Speaking to TV Week, Elmaloglou, who played Terese Willis, said she thinks the series will return again for a spin-off or reunion special. "I just get the feeling that Jason Herbison, our wonderful executive producer, won’t just leave it at that," she said. She added: "I’m sure he’ll come up with some fabulous ideas for a spin-off or reunion special. It’s just too much of an iconic show to let go." The soap came to an end back in December with various questions left unanswered, as a threat to the future of fictional Erinsborough in the form of redevelopment plans loomed large. Speaking to RadioTimes.com about the future of the show back in December, Herbison said that, while a return of the old model seems unlikely, he does believe that a revival of some sort is possible. Asked about which characters he’d like to see in a spin-off, he responded: "There is a great opportunity for at least two new shows to emerge from ashes of Neighbours – Ramsay Hills and Robinson Towers!" He added: "We talk about what those alternate stories might look like in the final episodes. Ramsay Hills is brand new suburb – such a show would be quite similar to the Neighbours viewers already know. Robinson Towers is a new hotel and residential development in the heart of Melbourne: high-rise city living." He counted: "In my dreamscape, we would make short run seasons of both shows and alternate them. When one ends, the other returns. "There could be crossovers of characters and returns to Ramsay Street, if it’s still standing. Who knows, perhaps one day?" Asked what other formats he’d be interested in as a way of carrying on the show, he said: "The possibilities are endless. I have an idea for a Christmas movie – maybe that could happen? That said, I’m also enjoying working on new projects at the moment..." Neighbours is available to stream on Prime Video. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Silent Witness season 29 start date confirmed by BBC with first look at major change for series
The new series is set and filmed in Birmingham.
Warning: Silent Witness season 28 spoilers ahead. The BBC has revealed when we can expect Silent Witness season 29 to land on our screens, while new images have given fans a first look at the show’s new setting. The new instalment of the series, which will welcome Dr Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox), Jack (David Caves) back onto our screens as they’re tasked with a new batch of complex cases, will begin airing on Monday 2nd February on BBC One and iPlayer. Season 29 has relocated from London to Birmingham, and the first-look images (above and below) show the cast in action in their new surroundings. Nikki and Jack will be joined by returning characters Harriet (Maggie Steed) and Kit (Fran Mills) in the new instalment, while there'll also be plenty of new guest stars, including Lydia Wilson (Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue), Chris Reilly (Slow Horses), Ben Batt (Riot Women), Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) and Selin Hizli (Am I Being Unreasonable?). Also appearing in the guest cast will be Gerard Kearns (Waiting For The Out) Adam Rayner (Superman and Lois), Phaldut Sharma (EastEnders), Dino Fetscher (Fool Me Once), Cat Simmons (The Bill, Family Affairs), Chris Coghill (Slow Horses) and Mollie Winnard (All Creatures Great and Small). <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/Silent-Witness-season-29-3f7961c.jpg" width="3900" height="2600" alt="TX DATE:02-02-2026,TX WEEK:5,EMBARGOED UNTIL:20-01-2026 12.00,PEOPLE: Harriet (MAGGIE STEED). Jack Hodgson (DAVID CAVES), Kit (FRANCESCA MILLS), Dr Nikki Alexander (EMILIA FOX),DESCRIPTION:,COPYRIGHT: BBC Studios,CREDIT LINE: BBC Studios" title="543219,TITLE: Silent Witness S29" /> Silent Witness season 28 came to an end back in February, with Nikki and Jack finally tying the knot. The previous season also saw Nikki agreeing to set up a new forensic centre of excellence based out of Birmingham General Hospital, but only if Harriet Maven (Maggie Steed) remained in charge. With Harriet featuring on the first-look image above, it looks like the Home Office have accepted Nikki's terms. Silent Witness seasons 1-28 are available to stream now on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama 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.
Emmerdale favourite rules out return as they've "very much moved on"
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has ruled out a return to the ITV soap as he’s "very much moved on". The star, who first joined the show as farmer Andy Sugden in 1996, departed from the series in 2016, and has since gone on to run a farm for real, which is being chronicled in the ITV show Fletchers' Family Farm. Appearing on James Martin's Saturday Morning over the weekend, Fletcher - who also won Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 - was asked whether he misses starring on the ITV soap. "No I don't," he said, before continuing: "Emmerdale was 20 happy years but there's not a day goes by I'd ever really think about it, really." He added: "It's a past chapter and I've very much moved on now". He also noted the irony that he is now a real-life farmer after starring as one in the soap. The third season of Fletchers' Family Farm premiered on ITV1 back in October, picking back up with Fletcher, his wife Liz and their four young children as they managed their 120-acre farm in Cheshire for the fourth year in a row. The instalment followed the family as lambing season got underway, and as they were faced with a huge curveball as a huge fire destroyed the farmhouse while they were away on a rare trip. The couple first began documenting their farming journey in the series back in 2023, with the show quickly becoming a huge hit. Read more: Emmerdale flashbacks reveal how Graham Foster was able to return from the dead in ITVX release Emmerdale cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the cast? Emmerdale confirms shock reunion for Rhona Goskirk ahead of next week's flashback episodes Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1. Stream on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Gentlemen season 2 release date speculation, cast and latest news
Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Daniel Ings will all be back.
The first season of Guy Ritchie's series The Gentlemen blew viewers away when it was first released on Netflix back in March 2024, and since then there has been a long wait for more episodes to finally arrive. Right now, it seems we're still going to be waiting a little longer, with no exact date for season 2 to be released having yet been set - however, we do know it's on the way in 2026. The new season, which was first confirmed in August 2024, wrapped filming in October 2025, meaning there surely can't be too long until we're reunited with Eddie, Susie and Freddie, as played by Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Daniel Ings. In May 2025, a short teaser was revealed to mark the start of production, along with an image of creator Ritchie back in the director's chair. Ritchie said in a statement at the time: "I am delighted to return to set for season 2 of The Gentlemen. This chapter sees a deliberate expansion, both geographically and thematically, as we journey from the English countryside to the Italian lakes. "Eddie and Susie find themselves navigating an increasingly volatile empire as they’re besieged on all fronts by an influx of enigmatic new players. The stakes are heightened, the power dynamics are more precarious, and I’m thrilled to be collaborating once again with this exceptional cast and crew." The second season will once again consist of eight episodes, but what we do know about the plot and cast for the new run, and when will the episodes arrive on Netflix? Read on for everything we know so far. The Gentlemen season 2 release date speculation View oEmbed on the source website The Gentlemen season 2 is expected to arrive in 2026, although no specific release date has yet been confirmed. Filming officially kicked off in May 2025, and was announced with a teaser showing James and Scodelario getting ready for a shoot - literally. It then wrapped in October 2025. According to Deadline, the reason season 2 won't release until at least two years after season 1 is in part due to creator and director Guy Ritchie’s busy schedule. The second season was confirmed when Netflix erected a London billboard for The Gentlemen with a huge joint obscuring the message. As it burned down, the message "roll on season 2" eventually appeared. View oEmbed on the source website The season 2 renewal didn't come as a huge shock to fans, given that producer Marc Helwig revealed discussions on the new chapter had begun earlier in 2024. Speaking to Deadline back in April of that year, he said: "We have started the process… There are some writers we’ve talked to, certainly lots of discussion with Guy about what he might want to do in a second season, what things to focus on." Meanwhile, Ritchie told Netflix last November: "The world of The Gentlemen is a little bit of me. We’re looking forward to bringing fans back into that world, introducing new characters and their stories, and I am excited to be doing it with this extremely talented cast." The Gentlemen season 2 cast: Who's returning? When the series was first renewed, it was only confirmed that Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Daniel Ings would be back. James previously told Netflix’s Tudum website of his character’s relationship with partner-in-crime Susie: "I think they’ve grown to love each other in their own way, but I think they’ll never fully trust each other because they are so different and they’re from such vastly different worlds. "There’s a love between them, but ultimately they will never be from the same cloth." When filming then began in May 2025, more returnees were confirmed, including Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Giancarlo Esposito, Michael Vu, Jasmine Blackborow, Harry Goodwins, Pearce Quigley and Ruby Sear. A host of new stars were also announced, including The Gold and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville and Love Island host Maya Jama. Meanwhile, new additions to the cast, and their characters, were revealed by What's On Netflix in December 2025. These include Charles Edwards as Simon Macdougall, Natasha Alderslade as Rebecca, Ethan McKinley as Butter, George Webster as Red Ned, Italo Amerighi as Father Bosco and Tyler Conti as Joe Green. Other additions include Antonio Bustorff as Victor, Daniel Attwell as F**ksake Frank, Harvey Quinn as Rupert, Tommo Thomas as Glass Heavy, Nanda Isaia as Bianca and Faraz M Khan as an as-yet-unknown character. Meanwhile, the publication has also reported that Nick Rowland will direct at least one episode of season 2, joining already confirmed directors Guy Ritchie and Eran Creevy. The currently confirmed cast list for season 2 includes: Theo James as Eddie Horniman Kaya Scodelario as Susie Glass Daniel Ings as Freddy Horniman Ray Winstone as Bobby Glass Joely Richardson as Lady Sabrina Vinnie Jones as Geoff Seacombe Giancarlo Esposito as Uncle Stan Michael Vu as Jimmy Chang Jasmine Blackborow as Charly Harry Goodwins as Jack Pearce Quigley as Gospel John Ruby Sear as Gabrielle Hugh Bonneville as TBC Benjamin Clementine as TBC Benedetta Porcaroli as TBC Michele Morrone as TBC Sergio Castellitto as TBC Amra Mallassi as TBC Tyler Conti as TBC Maya Jama as TBC Charles Edwards as Simon Macdougall Natasha Alderslade as Rebecca Ethan McKinley as Butter George Webster as Red Ned Italo Amerighi as Father Bosco Tyler Conti as Joe Green Antonio Bustorff as Victor Daniel Attwell as F**ksake Frank Harvey Quinn as Rupert Tommo Thomas as Glass Heavy Nanda Isaia as Bianca Faraz M Khan as TBC The Gentlemen season 2 plot: What could happen? In May 2025 an official synopsis for season 2 was revealed, which said: "It’s been one year since Eddie and Susie joined forces to work together in Bobby’s criminal empire overseas. "As they drive to expand their enterprise, the decisions Bobby is making seem to be increasingly unsound. Now Eddie and Susie must decide whether to take action or risk losing it all, but unfettered ambition never ends well…" After spending the entirety of season 1 attempting to disentangle his family estate from the Glass family’s weed empire, season 1 ended with a huge twist: Eddie decided to stick to the crime life and went into business with Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario). Season 2, then, will kick off with Eddie and Susie at the helm of the massive weed empire. Speaking about the new season, James previously told Netflix: "Eddie and Susie just signed the deal with the devil and they’re about to embark on a diabolical journey. That is the beginning of his journey into the heart of darkness." Meanwhile, the season 1 finale also saw Bobby Glass (Ray Winstone) meet up with Stanley Johnston in prison, where they spoke about their prospects and potentially struck up a dangerous partnership heading into season 2. Speaking about the scene, Scodelario previously told Netflix: "They’re either going to partner up and run everything, or Stan is going to be Bobby’s little b***h." Speaking in 2024, James stressed the challenges of putting a second season together, saying "it would be a wrangling process with all of us and Guy". He added: "But also, I think with a show like this, if you're going to do more, you need to come up with a really interesting concept for season 2. Because, as much as we enjoyed it and as fun as it was, it needs a narrative drive." The Gentlemen season 1 is available to stream on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. 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Coronation Street legend will 'never be axed' as boss confirms star has job for life
There have been a number of character exits from the soap in recent months.
Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod has said that William Roache will ‘never be axed’. The actor, who plays Ken Barlow on the ITV soap, has been a mainstay on the show since the very first episode back in 1960, and holds a Guinness World Record as the longest-serving soap star. Asked whether Roache, now aged 93, can stay for as long as he wishes, MacLeod told The Sun: “Absolutely. I mean, it would be a brave producer team that took that decision.” He added: “Whatever you give him, even now, he’s on point. He’s on his dialogue, he’s the most professional member of the cast." He continued: “I don’t know how many more records there are to break in that field, but I hope he breaks them all.” In December, The Sun reported that Roache’s contract to appear on the soap had been extended for another year. The news of Roache remaining on the soap comes amid a number of long-serving character exits from the soap in recent months. Billy Mayhew, played by Daniel Brocklebank, was killed off after 11 years last week, while Dee-Dee Bailey, played by Channique Sterling-Brown, departed from the soap towards the end of 2025. Eileen Grimshaw, played Sue Cleaver, Daisy Midgeley, played by Charlotte Jordan and Craig Tinker, who was portrayed by Colson Smith, also left the cobbles last year. Read more: Coronation Street's Summer Spellman attacks innocent local amid her grief for Billy Mayhew in ITVX release Coronation Street airs game-changing Debbie and Carl Webster twist after court appearance in ITVX release 5 Coronation Street spoilers next week: Jodie Ramsey plots against Shona Platt as the truth outs Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Hugh Bonneville reveals chances of more Paddington films – and whether he's done with Downton Abbey after The Grand Finale
"It’s a younger man’s job, but you can get other actors in."
Paddington star Hugh Bonneville has indicated that the film series will continue without him, while also revealing whether he’s done with Downton Abbey after the Grand Finale. The actor, who plays Mr Brown in the family film franchise, said he is unlikely to return to the series, but that his absence won’t impact the story given that the focus will remain on the bear. Asked if he would return to Paddington, he told Saga Magazine: "I don’t think so. I really don’t. I’ve loved it, but I’m getting on a bit.” He continued: "It’s a younger man’s job, but you can get other actors in and it will work just as well, because it’s all about the bear." Bonneville also went on to reveal that period drama Downton Abbey could keep going after the feature film The Grand Finale – which was billed as the franchise’s last – but that he wouldn’t be returning to that series, either. He said: "I wouldn’t be surprised if they make some sort of spin-off, but no, our company has left the building." He continued: "The Grand Finale really was a farewell. As we came towards the end of filming, I would take a look around each set – let’s say the library – for the last time, so that I would be able to remember. "I feel enormous love for Downton. Every single day a message comes through about what it meant to someone, so I’m enormously proud… and it was a springboard for me meeting the bear (Paddington)." The first Paddington movie, starring Bonneville, Ben Whishaw, Sally Hawkins and Julie Walters, was released in 2014 and went on to win best film at the BAFTA Children’s Awards in 2015. It spawned two sequels, released in 2017 and 2024, while a fourth movie is also in the works to mark the character’s 70th anniversary. StudioCanal chief Anna Marsh revealed there were plans for a fourth film in an interview with Deadline back in February, during which she also revealed a TV series and a stage show were on the horizon. "There will be a fourth film," she explained. "We’re thinking about the next movies and we’re working on a new TV series as well as the stage show musical with Sonia Friedman and Eliza Lumley." 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.
Euphoria season 3: Release date, cast and latest news
The teen drama is returning for season 3 – but when?
*Warning: This article contains spoilers for Euphoria season 2.* The official trailer for Euphoria season 3 is upon us, and it teases more trouble for Rue (Zendaya) as she's pestered by drug dealers, wedding bells for Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Nate (Jacob Elordi), and plenty of other drama. The new footage also teases online chaos for Cassie, and a reunion between Rue and Jules (Hunter Schafer). Season 3 will pick up five years after the events of season 2, with the cast navigating life outside of high school for the first time. As well as returning cast members like Zendaya, Schafer, Sweeney, Elordi and Colman Domingo, set pictures of the third season have also confirmed the return of Alexa Demie. There's also a couple of new cast additions, with more on them below. Speaking about the upcoming instalment, Domingo recently teased that it is "more cinema than television". "We’re gonna have a devastatingly gorgeous, epic season that I think is breaking the mold of television," he previously told Deadline. "I think it’s gonna become more cinema than television." With that in mind, when is the third season set to be released? Read on for everything we know so far about Euphoria season 3. Euphoria season 3 release date: When is it coming out? The third season is coming to our screens on 13th April, 2026 on Sky Atlantic and NOW - four years after season 2. It had initially been reported that the series would be returning in 2025, but after multiple delays due to many factors including the cast's complex schedules and the dual writer-actor strikes in 2023, production only kicked off back in February. HBO announced at the beginning of February 2022 that Euphoria would be back for season 3 so it's certainly been quite the wait for new episodes. View oEmbed on the source website "Sam, Zendaya, and the entire cast and crew of Euphoria have taken season 2 to extraordinary heights, challenging narrative convention and form, while maintaining its heart," said Francesca Orsi, EVP of HBO Programming. "We couldn't be more honoured to work with this gifted, wildly talented team or more excited to continue our journey with them into season 3." Who's returning in the Euphoria season 3 cast? The following returning cast members have been confirmed for Euphoria season 3. Zendaya as Rue Bennett Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn Jacob Elordi as Nate Jacobs Alexa Demie as Maddy Perez Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard Eric Dane as Cal Jacobs Maude Apatow as Lexi Howard Chloe Cherry as Faye Colman Domingo as Ali Muhammed Austin Abrams as Ethan Daley Zendaya will be reprising her role of Rue, with Casey Bloys, HBO's Chief Content Officer, telling TVLine: "She's going to be in season 3." Back in November 2024, it was confirmed that Storm Reid would not be returning as Gia Bennett, with the Last of Us actress speaking about the decision more recently. Talking to TMZ, she confirmed she's not in the upcoming season but admitted that she's "so excited to watch it, I can’t wait". As for why she won't be returning, Reid explained that she "got stuff going on" and was about to graduate from USC, adding that "schedules just can’t align sometimes." Schafer admitted on the Call Her Daddy podcast in August 2024 that she has "no f**king idea what's going on" with season 3, but she was later confirmed to be returning alongside co-stars including Sydney Sweeney, Maude Apatow, Jacob Elordi and Alexa Demie. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Sweeney was asked how it feels to be returning to the character, to which the actress admitted that "Cassie is crazy", adding: "Oh, she’s even worse." Sweeney's comments follow her recent reveal that the third season of Euphoria is seriously unhinged, telling to Empire magazine: "She is crazy. She makes so many mistakes. She’s flawed on so many levels, but she does it all from a place of love. "It could be a sad version of love, as well. It’s so much fun to play a character that is as crazy as she is. "Sam [Levinson] is such a brilliant filmmaker to work with, because I’ll read something, then I’ll call him, and I’m like, ‘Let’s go crazier.’ And he’s like, ‘I’m all in.’ And this season is unhinged." Colman Domingo confirmed his own involvement in an interview, while Dominic Fike's return was also later confirmed. One fan-favourite character who won't be returning is Fez, following the tragic tragic death of actor Angus Cloud in July 2023. Yet, it remains to be seen if they will find a way to incorporate Cloud into the third season through pre-recorded footage. We left his character in a precarious situation (but alive) after being shot in the stomach in the finale, before being taken into police custody. Long-term cast member Barbie Ferreira, who played Kat in the series, will also not be returning for the upcoming third season. "After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character, Kat, I’m having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye," she wrote in an Instagram story, alongside a photo of fan art made by her co-star Hunter Schafer. However, new stars will be joining for the new season, including Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Toby Wallace, Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Danielle Deadwyler, Marshawn Lynch, Anna Van Patten, Asante Blackk, Bella Podaras, Bill Bodner, Cailyn Rice, Christopher Ammanuel, Christopher Grove, Colleen Camp and Darrell Britt-Gibson. Also rounding out the cast are newcomers Eli Roth, Gideon Adlon, Hemky Madera, Homer Gere, Jack Topalian, James Landry Hébert, Jeff Wahlberg, Jessica Blair Herman, Justin Sintic, Kadeem Hardison and Kwame Patterson. They'll be joined by even more new additions that include: Madison Thompson, Matthew Willig, Meredith Mickelson, Natasha Lyonne, Priscilla Delgado, Rebecca Pidgeon, Sam Trammell, Smilez, Trisha Paytas, Tyler Lawrence Gray, and Vinnie Hacker. What is the plot of Euphoria season 3? Levinson has described the third season of the show as a "film noir". Speaking to Elle, he explained he hopes to "explore what it means to be an individual with principles in a corrupt world." Most importantly, seeing as it's been three years since season 2, it has been confirmed that season 3 will feature a time jump away from high school. "It’s important because there’s only so much high school drama you can deal with," Zendaya said to Entertainment Weekly's <a href="https://apple.sjv.io/c/1236178/435298/7615?i=1000671660941&subId1=radiotimes-1592106&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fchallengers-star-zendaya-fall-festival-recap-and%2Fid1375036030%3Fi%3D1000671660941" target="_blank" rel="sponsored" data-id="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/challengers-star-zendaya-fall-festival-recap-and/id1375036030?i=1000671660941" data-type="link">The Awards podcast, and quipped: "'And then she cheats on her boyfriend again!'" Teasing a "fascinating" third season, Zendaya also said: "I don’t actually know much about what is happening. I don’t quite know exactly what the season is going to look like, but I do know that the time jump is happening." She continued: "It will be fascinating to see and understand these characters outside of the context of high school and how all the stuff that we saw when they were kids and they were in high school affects the adulthood they have and who they become in a much bigger world. I’ll be interested to see what happens too." It appears many strands will be picked up from the season 2 finale, including the reveal of Cassie's relationship with her best friend Madd's boyfriend, Nate. And this season, Levinson has confirmed, they're getting married! Speaking at an HBO Max presentation in London back in December, Levinson said of the new season (via Variety): "We basically pick up Rue [Zendaya] south of the border in Mexico, in debt to Laurie [Kelly], trying to come up with some very innovative ways to pay it off." "And then Cassie [Sweeney] is living in the suburbs with Nate [Elordi], they’re engaged and she’s very addicted to social media and envious of what appears to be the big lives that all of her high school classmates are living at this point in time." He promised: "I feel strongly this is our best season yet… I will say that Cassie and Nate do in fact get married. I’m confirming it. And I promise that it will be an unforgettable night." But can Cassie and Maddy mend their friendship? Levinson added that "Maddy [Demie] is working in Hollywood at a talent agency for a manager, she’s obviously got her own side hustles going. And Lexi [Apatow] is an assistant to a showrunner played by Sharon Stone, who is just absolutely delightful and a true icon," while also revealing that "Jules [Schafer] is in art school, very nervous about having a career as a painter and trying to avoid responsibility at all costs." Finally, it seems we will follow Cal Jacobs's journey of "redemption" – if such a thing is possible. Dane told Variety: "There’s gonna be redemption. I mean, that’s the trajectory he’s on. I can’t imagine Cal’s life from solitary confinement. It’s tough to work Cal into the storyline when he’s behind bars." The actor also revealed he hopes that Cal and Nate can (somehow) mend their relationship. "There’s been a lot of back and forth," he explained. "One of the issues I think that Sam is thinking about is that he doesn’t want to have it in high school anymore. That’s where it was set and what made sense then. "So, when you take it out of that, there’s a lot of back and forth about where to set it and how far in the future to set it and all that stuff." Is there a trailer for Euphoria season 3? Yes, and you can watch it below: View oEmbed on the source website Euphoria is available to watch on Sky Atlantic and NOW with an Entertainment Membership. 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George RR Martin says his relations with House of the Dragon showrunner are "abysmal" amid changes from the book
George RR Martin has opened up about the breakdown of his relationship with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal, describing its current state as "abysmal". The fantasy author previously criticised the second season of the Game of Thrones prequel show, which is based on his book Fire & Blood, over plot changes that he said he "argued against" in a since-deleted blog post. Asked about his relationship with Condal in a new interview in The Hollywood Reporter, Martin said: "It’s worse than rocky. It’s abysmal." He continued: "I hired Ryan. I thought Ryan and I were partners. And we were all through the first season. I would read early drafts of the scripts. I would give notes. He would change some things. It was working really well — I thought." Condal’s co-showrunner, Miguel Sapochnik, exited the series following unknown disagreements with HBO after the first season. "Then we got into season two, and he basically stopped listening to me," Martin said, before adding: "I would give notes, and nothing would happen. Sometimes he would explain why he wasn’t doing it. Other times, he would tell me, 'Oh, OK, yeah, I’ll think about that.' "It got worse and worse, and I began to get more and more annoyed. Finally, it got to a point where I was told by HBO that I should submit all my notes to them and they would give Ryan our combined notes." When asked why Martin had agreed to work on season 3 after clashing with Condal, he said: "I can’t talk about it." The third season of the Game of Thrones spin-off is set to debut later in 2026, which is shaping up to be a big year for the fantasy franchise, as new spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is also set to be released later in January. House of the Dragon seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Sky and NOW – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV. Add House of the Dragon to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders fan-favourite nominated beside Adolescence and Sinners stars at MOBO Awards 2026
The awards will take place in March in Manchester.
The nominees for the 2026 MOBO Awards have been announced, with EastEnders’ Dayo Koleosho among the TV and film stars up for an award. The awards ceremony marks the biggest celebration of Black music and culture in the UK and beyond, and also recognises outstanding cultural contributions across TV and film. Koleosho, who plays Kojo Asare in the BBC soap, is shortlisted in the Best Performance in a TV Show/Film category. His nomination will see him going up against the likes of Sinners’ Wunmi Mosaku as well as Adolescence’s Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters. Meanwhile, the music side is led by established stars Little Simz and Olivia Dean, alongside rising stars such as Kwn and Jim Legxacy. Little Simz is up for Album of the Year (Lotus), Best Female Act, Best Hip Hop Act and Video of the Year for Flood. Dean, meanwhile, is up for Album Of The Year for The Art Of Loving, as well as Best Female Act, Best R&B/Soul Act, and the Song of the Year for Man I Need. For the full list of nominations, see below. Best Male Act in Association with Prostate Cancer UK Central Cee Elmiene Jim Legxacy Nemzzz Odeal Skepta Best Female Act in Association with Got2b Flo Kwn Little Simz Olivia Dean Pinkpantheress Sasha Keable Album of the Year in Association with Amazon Music Central Cee – Can’t Rush Greatness Ezra Collective – Dance, No Ones Watching Flo – Access All Areas Kojey Radical – Don’t Look Down Little Simz – Lotus Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving Song of the Year AJ Tracey feat Jorja Smith – crush Donae’o feat Omar, Lemar & House Gospel Choir – nights like this Fred Again, Skepta & Plaqueboymax – victory lap Jim Legxacy & Dave – 3x Kwn – do what I say Myles Smith – nice to meet you Olivia Dean – man I need Pinkpantheress – illegal Raye – where is my husband! Tim Duzit – kat slater Best Newcomer Dc3 Esdeekid Finessekid Jim Legxacy Kwn Namesbliss Nia Smith Sekou Skye Newman Yt Video of the Year in Association with Vevo Pozer – shanghigh noon (Directed By Bas Haselager) Fka Twigs – eusexua (Directed By Jordan Hemingway) Jim Legxacy – father (Directed By Lauzza) Little Simz – flood feat Obongjayar & Moonchild Sanelly (Directed By Salomon Ligthelm) Raye – where is my husband! (Directed By The Reids) Skepta & Fred Again – back 2 back (Directed By Domamanic And Skepta) Best R&b/soul Act Elmiene Flo Kwn Odeal Olivia Dean Sasha Keable Best Alternative Music Act Alt Blk Era Blood Orange Hak Baker Michael Kiwanuka Nova Twins Rachel Chinouriri Olivia Dean live at Glastonbury Best Grime Act Supported by Trench Chip Jayahadadream Kasst 8 Ruff Sqwad Scorcher Wiley Best Hip Hop Act Aitch Asco Catch Central Cee D-block Europe Kojey Radical Little Simz Loyle Carner Wretch 32 Youngs Teflon Best Drill Act 36 Booter Bee Chy Cartier Esdeekid K-trap Leostaytrill Nemzzz Pozer Twin S Wohdee Best International Act Ayra Starr Cardi B Clipse Gunna Kehlani Leon Thomas Mariah The Scientist Moliy Tyla Vybz Kartel Best Media Personality Bemi Orojuogun (Bus Aunty) Dj Ag In My Opinion Melissa Holdbrook-akposoe (Melissa’s Wardrobe) Nadia Jae Niko Omilana Pk Humble Remi Burgz Uche Natori Winners Talking Best Performance in a TV Show/Film Aaron Pierre – Mufasa: The Lion King Ashley Thomas – Hostage Ashley Walters – Adolescence Cynthia Erivo – Wicked Damson Idris – F1 Dayo Koleosho – Eastenders Lennie James – Mr Loverman Marianne Jean-baptiste – Hard Truths Stephen Graham – Adolesence Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners Best African Music Act Adekunle Gold (Nigeria) Ayra Starr (Nigeria) Davido (Nigeria) Joshua Baraka (Uganda) Moliy (Ghana) Rema (Nigeria) Shallipopi (Nigeria) Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) Tyla (South Africa) Wizkid (Nigeria) Best Caribbean Music Act Ayetian Lila Iké Masicka Shenseea Vybz Kartel Yung Bredda Best Jazz Act Cktrl Ego Ella May Ezra Collective Kokoroko Nubya Garcia Yazmin Lacey Best Electronic/dance Act Supported by Bema & Mixmag Fka Twigs Jazzy Kilimanjaro Pinkpantheress Salute Sherelle Best Gospel Act Supported by Premier Gospel Annatoria Dc3 Faith Child Imrhan Sondae Still Shadey Best Producer Inflo Jae Miles Clinton James P2j Sammy Soso Zach Nahome Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Repair Shop return date confirmed by BBC - and it's arriving this month with some emotional stories
A vintage salon hairdryer and intricately carved Nigerian figurines are just some of the items the team will be repairing upon the show's return.
The BBC has confirmed when fans can expect The Repair Shop to be back on our screens - and there isn't too long to wait. Season 15, which first began airing on 1st October 2025, went on a break in November following the release of episode 5. But we now know when we can expect the next instalment, with episode 6 set to air on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. "Dom and Sonnaz team up to fix a vintage salon hairdryer, David repairs some intricately carved Nigerian figurines, and Rebecca takes on a rugby flag with a remarkable history," the synopsis for the episode reads. Sharing the news that the series was going on a break, series star Will Kirk shared a photograph of the famous Repair Shop barn on his Instagram story alongside the words (via Hello! magazine): "School's out. See you next year." To tide fans over during the break, a The Repair Shop Christmas special aired on Boxing Day, featuring special guests including Helen Mirren, who brought in a badly broken 1800s cello which was owned by her late friend and theatre director Martin Landau, and which had been broken by Nazi guards when he fled to Britain aged just 14. Speaking about whether she felt emotional repairing it, The Repair Shop's Becky Houghton previously told Radio Times magazine: "Wood is such a tactile material, it seems to soak up things. I could feel that it needed some TLC to bring it back again. It’s the hardest repair I’ve done. I ate, slept, lived, breathed the cello, staying up until 2am. There was no way I wasn’t going to fix it." Houghton added that it was "so emotional" when Dame Helen came to collect the instrument, saying: "She was amazed at how beautiful the barn looks and she greeted this cello like it was an old friend. It was so emotional. It was lovely to surprise her by having cellist Raphael Wallfisch come to the barn to play it." Julia Donaldson and Rob Brydon were also special guests on the 2025 Christmas special, and tasked the furniture restorer Will Kirk and ceramics expert Kirsten Ramsay with the repair of a toy farmhouse. The Repair Shop season 15, episode 6 will air on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 8pm 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 TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner confirms show's fate after adapting published Dunk and Egg novellas
“George has laid out… He has a document of everything that happens, basically, for 13, 14, 15 of these novellas.”
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner Ira Parker has revealed that George RR Martin has outlined ideas for many more unwritten novellas that could form the basis of future seasons. The fantasy author has only published three Dunk and Egg Novellas so far, with 1998’s The Hedge Knight serving as inspiration for the upcoming first season, 2003’s The Sworn Sword set to form the basis of season 2, which is currently in production, and 2010’s The Mystery Knight expected to inspire a potential third season. Asked whether there’s a possibility of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms going beyond the three novellas, as Game of Thrones did with Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Parker told Radio Times magazine: “I would love – and I’ve pitched to HBO a couple of times to sort of well-intentioned half-smiles or eye rolls." He continued: "I want to do three or four now with Egg, the boy, and come back in like five or 10 years and do three or four more with Egg, the young man. And then come back in five or 10 years, and do three or four more with Egg, the – well, the spoiler. “I don’t think that’s necessarily how TV gets made unless you’re… Lisa Kudrow gets to do that. You know, The Comeback comes back every 10 years, and that’s OK. Or Linklater. "But this is… There’s so many interesting things that happen throughout their lives. But I don’t want to focus the whole thing right at the beginning. It’s telling that whole journey that is very exciting to me." He continued: "George has laid out… He has a document of everything that happens, basically, for 13, 14, 15 of these novellas. He just has to get to writing these. "The nice thing is, we know what the ending is. We know the journeys that they go no. We would never be left making anything up. We would just have a looser road map than what we have right now. "Look, we’ll see. There’s a really decent chance that we’ll hopefully do three of those, and that’s it, and people can enjoy it. And that’ll be the experience that they have within this world, within Dunk and Egg. "But if George writes more, you know, we’ll discuss it. I certainly would write these forever. I love these characters. I love this world." Set approximately 90 to 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows a knight called Dunk and his resourceful squire “Egg”, who is actually the young Prince Aegon Targaryen, as they journey through the Seven Kingdoms. Martin previously said in a blog post that the spin-off show is “as faithful an adaptation as a reasonable man could hope for". Ira Parker's full interview will be available in the next issue of Radio Times magazine, out on 20th January. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres on 19th January 2026 on Sky Atlantic and NOW and airs in the US on HBO. Game of Thrones seasons 1 to 8 and House of the Dragon seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Sky and NOW – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV. If you’re looking for something else to watch in the meantime, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide, or visit our dedicated Fantasy hub. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Amol Rajan confirms exit from major presenting role: "It's time to get my coat"
Rajan also presents University Challenge.
Amol Rajan has announced he is leaving his role on BBC’s Today programme after five years. The presenter, who joined the staple radio show in 2021, revealed in a statement that he is unleashing his "inner entrepreneur" to launch his own unspecified company. The BBC said that Rajan will continue to work for the BBC, hosting University Challenge and the Radical podcast. "The pips have sounded, and it's time to get my coat," Rajan said in a statement, adding: "Leaving Today might be mad. This team is the best of the best: consistently world class, and exceptionally well-led by Owenna Griffiths and Mohit Bakaya. I will always feel like I played in the editorial version of Alex Ferguson's Manchester United, or Steve Waugh's Australia." He continued: "I genuinely couldn't be prouder of Amol Rajan Interviews, which will stand the test of time. Travelling all around the world (or indeed Essex) to spend so much time with so many icons has been an unforgettable privilege. Speaking about his reasons for his departure, he added: "Twenty years after I first flirted with the idea, I'm extremely excited to jump into the Great Digital Narnia of the Creator Economy, and build my own company. I'll still do Britain's oldest TV quiz and most exciting podcast. "But Del Boy was my hero growing up, and it's time to unleash my inner entrepreneur. I am very much not leaving the BBC, Britain's noblest cultural institution, whose Reithian spirit is such a generous gift to a world in flux. It's that world I'm heading for, and I'm excited." Rajan took over from Jeremy Paxman as the host of University Challenge for the 53rd series in 2023. Before joining the BBC, Rajan worked as the editor of The Independent, becoming the first non-white editor of a national newspaper in over a century. He quit the role in 2016 when he was appointed the BBC’s first media editor, before joining Radio 4’s Today programme five years later. Owenna Griffiths, editor of Today, praised Rajan’s "rare combination of intellectual dexterity, impressive breadth of interest" and "brilliant sense of humour", adding that "It has been enormous fun working with him on Today and setting up Radical. He will be sorely missed." Mohit Bakaya, Director of Speech and Controller of BBC Radio 4, said it will be really sad to lose Rajan’s "distinctive intellectual energy and curiosity" but said he was pleased that he will still be a regular presence on Radio 4. John McAndrew, Director of Live and Daily News, added: "Amol’s a huge talent who’s been a fantastic addition to the Today line-up. I’d like to thank him for everything he’s done and I’m delighted he’ll continue presenting for the BBC. "Amol has brought a real breath of fresh air to Today and we will keep evolving the programme as we continue to refresh the presenting team in the months ahead." Check out more of our Audio coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Euphoria season 3 first look trailer finally arrives with Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney's wedding scenes - as UK release date confirmed
The long-awaited third outing is finally coming this April.
HBO has unveiled the first trailer for Euphoria season 3 as well as revealing when fans can expect the long-awaited next instalment of the multi-Emmy-award-winning show. The third outing, which will see the return of cast members including Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, and Hunter Schafer, is coming to our screens on 13th April, 2026 on Sky Atlantic and NOW. Season 3 will pick up five years after the ending of season 2, which saw Rue falling into debt to drug lord Laurie (Martha Kelly) and Nate (Elordi) getting his dad arrested, amongst other events. The new trailer follows Rue as she goes about her life after high school. "A few years after high school, I don’t know if life was exactly how I wished," we hear her saying in the footage. "Somehow for the first time, I was beginning to have faith." But that all soon comes to an end when Laurie shows up, reminding her that she owes her money. Meanwhile, Cassie (Sweeney) and Nate, whose relationship was exposed last season, are shown tying the knot. But there’s trouble in paradise as the "content" Cassie is filming seems to irritate Nate. “I work all day and my bride-to-be is spreadeagled on the internet”, he says. You can watch the trailer for yourself below: View oEmbed on the source website Showrunner Sam Levinson previously told The Hollywood Reporter that the new season is about "being out of the safety net of school". "The one thing we all agreed on is we can’t go back to high school — although many, many shows have had 30-year-old high school students, we’re not," he said. He added: "Five years felt like a natural place [to jump] because if they had gone to college they’d be out of college at that time." Also returning in season 3 are cast members Eric Dane, Chloe Cherry, Dominic Fike, Nika King and Colman Domingo, while new additions include Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth, Natasha Lyonne, Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch, Sam Trammell and Asante Blackk. Euphoria’s long-awaited third season comes more than four years after season two premiered on HBO, with the long hiatus due to many factors including the in-demand cast’s complex schedules and the dual writer-actor strikes in 2023. Euphoria seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch on Sky Atlantic and NOW with an Entertainment Membership. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.