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items: The Wheel of Time and Young Sherlock favourite confirms new role in "gritty, visceral and darkly funny" take on historical icon
items: Cancelled BBC detective drama and Grenfell documentary win big at New Voice Awards 2026
items: Bluey stage show and 10 new episodes confirmed to be heading to streaming as release dates revealed
items: Jane Lapotaire, British acting legend of stage and screen, dies aged 81
items: Friends icon confirmed as guest on The Claudia Winkleman Show – and it's only weeks away
items: The Archers 75th anniversary experience confirms full cast and dates for celebration
items: The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion as a trio for all-new single and world tour
items: BBC Radio 2 star and comedy legend confirms exit from radio show after 14 years
items: Oscar-winning British acting legend tipped for leading role in The Lord of the Rings spin-off film
items: Peaky Blinders writer praises author Ian Fleming's "underrated" James Bond novels as he pens new film's script
items: 5 finally confirms air date of its Huw Edwards drama starring Doc Martin icon with all-new first-look images
items: Ted Lasso fan favourite addresses potential season 4 return amid absence from cast
items: Heartstopper movie gets major update from creator with details of release strategy
items: BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend line-up: Full list of confirmed stars for festival
items: Meet the cast of Ellis season 2 on 5
items: Call the Midwife finale, The Capture and ITV's Gone overnight ratings revealed after dramatic Sunday night of TV
items: Line of Duty legend's popular crime drama gets future confirmed – and it's bad news
items: Bake Off legend Nadiya Hussain delivers verdict on Nigella Lawson casting and why she thinks show has lost its "magic"
items: What time is Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester released on Netflix? How to watch concert special
items: Heated Rivalry showrunner confirmed for "insanely compelling" historical drama from Netflix based on legendary historical figures
items: How to watch Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man - is it available to stream?
items: BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 confirms world-famous British DJ to headline Friday slot
items: The Mummy 4 directors reveals why The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is no longer canon in the franchise
items: The Magic Faraway Tree unveils exclusive first look behind the scenes of star-studded fantasy
items: Author Sarah J Maas confirms next books in best-selling A Court of Thorns and Roses series
items: 5 releases Huw Edwards drama's tense first-look trailer with Martin Clunes as disgraced BBC presenter
items: Zoe Ball and other BBC legends confirmed to front TV revamp following in late Michael Mosley's footsteps
items: Miss Scarlet season 7 confirmed but with major announcement about the beloved show's future
items: The Gilded Age season 4 confirms major cast promotion and adds House of Cards star and more newcomers
items: The Legend of Vox Machina season 4 start date finally confirmed as dramatic first-look trailer released

The Wheel of Time and Young Sherlock favourite confirms new role in "gritty, visceral and darkly funny" take on historical icon
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date: 2026-03-13T17:00:22.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: audio
subject: News
description: The new audio drama is “a bold, unexpected re-telling of Dick Turpin unlike anything you’ve heard before", producer Lizzie Worsdell teased.
encoded: The Wheel of Time star Dónal Finn is set to play the leading role in a new audio drama about the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin. Titled Turpin, the new audio series - which is being billed as a "gritty, visceral and darkly funny take on the legend" - is coming courtesy of Big Finish Productions this summer. Finn, who’s currently starring in Guy Ritchie’s Young Sherlock series on Prime Video, will star as the titular robber who abandons his stable life as a butcher to become a violent outlaw. The audio drama has been written by award-winning screenwriters Mat Braddy and Darren Rapier, and directed by Ken Bentley alongside Braddy and Rapier. Alongside Finn, the voice cast also features Jemima Rooper (Geek Girl, Atlantis) as Turpin’s sharp-witted wife Betty, and Greg Wise (Sense and Sensibility, The Buccaneers) as Captain Tom King, an elegant thief. Harry Myers also stars as the dogged lawman Mason, while Richard Goulding will voice James Smith, Turpin’s law-abiding former friend. The official synopsis for the audio drama reads: "Impatient butcher Richard Turpin wants his share of the emerging wealth of the new United Kingdom." It continues: "After poaching for easy profits, he finds himself on the run and falls in with the vicious Gregory Gang. As his comrades are sent to the gallows, Turpin evades the hangman and becomes the country’s most wanted man." Producer Lizzie Worsdell teased "a bold, unexpected re-telling of Dick Turpin unlike anything you’ve heard before." Writer and director Darren Rapier added: "Ever since discovering the real-life story of Richard Turpin, of which there are many factual accounts and reports of the time, I’ve been keen on telling this story – rather than the dashing highwayman cliché. When I discovered Mat was keen on doing the same, we started talking about creating something together." He continued: "The true story has more in common with the Kray twins than Robin Hood, and this is something we were eager to get across. Audio has allo…

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Cancelled BBC detective drama and Grenfell documentary win big at New Voice Awards 2026
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date: 2026-03-13T12:48:04.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: BBC drama Virdee, which was axed earlier this year, picked up an award at the ceremony.
encoded: The winners of the New Voice Awards 2026 have been announced, with titles such as BBC drama Virdee and documentary Grenfell: Uncovered taking home prizes. The annual celebration of emerging creatives returned for its ninth year on Thursday (12 March) at Curzon Soho in a ceremony hosted by broadcaster and presenter Elle Osili-Wood. AA Dhand won the debut writer award for Virdee, the six-part BBC crime drama based upon his own best-selling novels, which was cancelled earlier this year after just one season. The series follows Bradford-based detective Harry Virdee (Staz Nair) as he hunts down a killer targeting the area’s Asian community, while also grappling with pushback from his family over his decision to marry his Muslim wife Saima (Aysha Kala). The drama received largely positive reviews from critics and fans upon its release and was widely hailed as a fresh take on the detective drama genre. Meanwhile, Netflix director Olaide Sadiq took home the Victor Adebodun debut director award for Grenfell: Uncovered, which charts the events that led to the fire in 2017. It was also a big night for Fully Focused Productions, which picked up the indie impact award "for their ongoing commitment to make productions inclusive and to transforming storytelling". Further awards went to Simi Jolaosa, who picked up the award for debut presenter for BBC Eye Investigations: The Child Cancer Scam; Bella Roberts, who received the award for best social creator; and Fats Moeva for future presenter. The TV Foundation’s impact director, Gemma Bradshaw, in a statement: “Watch out for the winners, and indeed all the nominees of the New Voice Awards, they are making some of the most creative and powerful storytelling on our screens. "The New Voice Awards is always the most joyful event with everyone there focused on celebration, inclusivity and the future.” 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 revi…

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Bluey stage show and 10 new episodes confirmed to be heading to streaming as release dates revealed
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date: 2026-03-13T11:44:09.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Bluey's Big Play – The Stage Show is currently touring across the UK.
encoded: Bluey's Big Play – The Stage Show and 10 new minisodes of the show are heading to Disney Plus. The televised version of the popular live theatre show, which is currently touring across the UK and Ireland, will hit the streamer on 16 March 2026. Bluey's Big Play – The Stage Show, which is an adaptation of the multi Emmy-winning animated series, features fan-favourite Bluey characters brought to life by puppeteers, an original story by series creator Joe Brumm and music composed by Joff Bush. You can watch the trailer for the stage show below: View oEmbed on the source website The minisodes, which were previously only available online and in Australia, will hit Disney Plus on 2o May. The instalments, which range from one to three minutes, are produced by Ludo Studio, and further explore the characters and world of Bluey. The collection includes: Humpty Dumpty, Green Bottles, Flying Saucer, Tea Party, Pea Pod Sausages, Old Macdonald, Honk, Lollipop Song, Cinderella, and Make Mum Laugh. As was previously announced, Bluey is also getting a feature film, although fans will have to wait until 2027 for that to hit our screens. The film was announced back in 2024, with writer and director and series creator Brumm saying at the time: "I really enjoyed the experience of working with a longer format on The Sign in Series 3, so going even further with a feature film feels like a natural extension of that." He continued: "I’ve always thought Bluey deserved a theatrical movie. I want this to be an experiential event for the whole family to enjoy together. "I’m excited to continue to partner with Cecilia Persson, Tom Fussell and the team at BBC Studios, and Dana Walden, Alan Bergman and Disney to bring this new Bluey story to the big screen." Bluey is available to stream on Disney Plus. Sign up to Disney Plus from £4.99 per month. Check out more of our Comedy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to…

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Jane Lapotaire, British acting legend of stage and screen, dies aged 81
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date: 2026-03-13T11:07:03.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The actress starred in Marie Curie, The Crown, Downton Abbey and more.
encoded: Jane Lapotaire, star of the stage and screen who appeared in episodes of The Crown and Downton Abbey, has died aged 81. The Guardian reports that the actress died on 5 March. A cause of death has not been disclosed. The Royal Shakespeare Company described Lapotaire as a “truly brilliant actress” in a tribute on Thursday. On screen, Lapotaire first appeared in an episode of Sherlock Holmes in 1968, before going on to star in Casualty, Midsomer Murders and Lucan in later years. However, it was her appearance as Marie Curie in the 1977 BBC mini-series of the same name that saw her become a household name. Other screen roles included Princess Kuragin in an episode of Downton Abbey in 2014, and Princess Alice of Battenberg in The Crown in 2019. Lapotaire trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School from 1961 to 1963, before joining the Bristol Old Vic theatre company in 1965 and the National Theatre in 1967. She joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1974, playing Viola in Twelfth Night and Lady Macduff in Macbeth. A few years later, she took on the title role Édith Piaf in Pam Gems’s play Piaf for the RSC, and earned the 1979 Olivier best actress award. The show then moved to Broadway, and Lapotaire won the Tony. Other notable stage roles followed in Master Class, Hamlet, Shadowlands, Dear Anyone, Antigone, Venice Preserved, Ghosts, Henry VIII, and her one-woman show Shakespeare As I Knew Her. In 2000 Lapotaire suffered a cerebral haemorrhage while teaching a Shakespeare master class. She returned to the stage over a decade later in the RSC’s Richard II, starring David Tennant. Lapotaire was appointed CBE in 2025 and attended the investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle just last month. The Royal Shakespeare Company wrote in a statement paying tribute to Lapotaire: "We are saddened to hear of the death of RSC Honorary Associate Artist, Jane Lapotaire. "A truly brilliant actress, Jane joined the RSC in 1974 to play Viola in Twelfth Night. A few years later, she took the …

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Friends icon confirmed as guest on The Claudia Winkleman Show – and it's only weeks away
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date: 2026-03-12T16:51:37.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Friday nights will soon be getting the Claudia Winkleman treatment.
encoded: Friends icon Lisa Kudrow has been confirmed as a guest on The Claudia Winkleman Show. The chat show, which will see the Traitors and former Strictly Come Dancing host conversing with some of the biggest stars in the entertainment industry, will air in the same Friday night BBC One slot as Graham Norton’s. Kudrow, who’s best known for playing Phoebe Buffay on the hit sitcom Friends, will appear on the couch in episode 3 on 27 March to chat about the upcoming third series of her comedy show The Comeback, which is making a... comeback (sorry) later in March after an almost 10-year absence from our screens. Alongside Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, Laura Silverman, and Damian Young will also reprise their roles in the show, while series creator Michael Patrick King (And Just Like That…) is also back on board. Other guests on episode 3 will include Jimmy Carr, who’ll be discussing the upcoming second season of comedy hit Last One Laughing, as well as One Battle After Another actor Chase Infiniti, who'll be on the sofa to talk about her upcoming role in The Handmaid's Tale sequel, The Testaments. The Claudia Winkleman Show was announced last December, after the host announced her shocking departure from Strictly Come Dancing. "I can't quite believe it and I'm incredibly grateful to the BBC for this amazing opportunity," Winkleman said in a statement at the time. "I'm obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I'm over the moon they're letting me try." The inaugural episode, which is set to air on 13 March, is also set to feature a star-studded line-up, with Hollywood actor Jeff Goldblum, actresses Vanessa Williams and Jennifer Saunders, and comedian Tom Allen set to appear. The Claudia Winkleman Show begins on Friday 13 March at 10:40pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add The Claudia Winkleman Show 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…

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The Archers 75th anniversary experience confirms full cast and dates for celebration
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date: 2026-03-12T14:51:58.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Going Out
subject: News
description: The live tour will feature a rotating cast of Archers actors from the radio drama.
encoded: BBC Radio 4’s The Archers has confirmed the full cast and dates for its live tour celebrating 75 years of the drama. The Archers: Live at 75, which will bring the characters out of the studio and onto stages across the UK, will run from June to November 2026. The show will be hosted by comedian Angela Barnes and feature two rotating casts of four from the hit radio drama. Timothy Bentinck (David Archer), Charlotte Martin (Susan Carter), Ben Norris (Ben Archer) and Annabelle Dowler (Kirsty Miller) will appear on stage in one rotation. Meanwhile, Charles Collingwood (Brian Aldridge), Ryan Kelly (Jazzer McCreary), Susie Riddell (Tracy Horrobin) and Sunny Ormonde (Lilian Bellamy) will appear as part of the second rotation. Set within a reimagining of the Ambridge Flower & Produce show, the live productions will include on-stage interviews, insider stories and gossip, and live performances with live sound effects. Fans will also be able to ask questions from the audience, take part in an interactive pub quiz straight out of the Bull and sing along to the programme’s theme tune. Martin said: "I’m so thrilled to be part of The Archers tour - bringing 75 magical years of Ambridge to the stage is an absolute dream come true! Can’t wait to share the laughter, tears and heart of Ambridge with fans everywhere!" Bentinck added: "I’m so excited to be part of the upcoming The Archers national tour of the UK. We’ll be on stage but the show will be very interactive, and Archers listeners and fans will be just as much a part of it as us. So come and join us at the Flower and Produce Show, and as an added treat get to see how the clever sound effects are achieved. Hint, it’s all done with yoghurt and ironing boards!" The full tour dates are as follows: Sunday 7 June 2026 - Palace Theatre, MANCHESTER (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny) Monday 8 June 2026 - Regent Theatre, STOKE ON TRENT (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny Tuesday 9 June 2026 - Royal Concert Hall, NOTTINGHAM (Ryan, Charles, Su…

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The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion as a trio for all-new single and world tour
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date: 2026-03-12T13:24:44.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: audio
subject: News
description: The new single is the group’s first since 2020’s React.
encoded: The Pussycat Dolls have announced they are reuniting as a trio to release their first new music in seven years and for a world tour. The group – now comprising Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt – released Club Song on Thursday (12 March). Though there were six members of the original Pussycat Dolls, Jessica Sutta, Carmit Bachar, and Melody Thornton won’t be taking part. Club Song is the group’s first single since 2020’s React. It has been co-written by Scherzinger and Mike Sabath, who's best known for his work with pop stars including Lizzo and Raye. It will be followed by a series of live shows on the 53-date PCD Forever tour, which will begin in North America in June before moving to Europe and the UK, including a show at the O2 Arena in London. Listen to Club Song here: View oEmbed on the source website The group had announced a reunion in 2019 with plans to tour in 2020, but this was derailed by the Covid pandemic. The Pussycat Dolls burst onto the music scene in 2005 with Don’t Cha and released three top 10 albums during the 2000s. Since leaving the group, Scherzinger has enjoyed plenty of career success, serving as a judge on The X Factor over a number of years. She also won the Olivier Award for best actress in a musical for her performance in the 2023 revival of Sunset Boulevard on the West End, and went on to win a Tony award for best actress in the US the following year in a Broadway transfer of the production. Meanwhile, Roberts and Wyatt have both starred in numerous reality TV shows since performing in The Pussycat Dolls, while Roberts is also a presenter on Heart Radio. Fans in the UK and Europe can sign up for early access to tickets for the tour at pcdforever.com by 16 March, while tickets will become available 20 March. 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.

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BBC Radio 2 star and comedy legend confirms exit from radio show after 14 years
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date: 2026-03-12T10:31:59.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: audio
subject: BBC Radio 2
subject: News
description: "It's been a privilege," Tarbuck said of the role.
encoded: Liza Tarbuck has announced she is stepping down from her Saturday evening BBC Radio 2 show after 14 years. The 61-year-old broadcaster, who has presented the 6pm to 8pm show every Saturday evening since 2012, said she is quitting the programme as she’d like her weekends back. Shaun Keaveny, host of The Rock Show, will present the slot until the end of March, but the BBC said they will announce "further plans" in due course. Posting on Instagram, Tarbuck said: "We made 2 hrs of radio feel like a private members club, that's the stuff of dreams. Thousands of people enjoyed each other's company like great friends... Thank you for letting me in, it's been a privilege." Commenting on the post, Keaveny wrote: "Liza, you stand among the greats. You're my hero shoulder to shoulder with Terry, Steve, all that lot. "You did it best. I'm keeping my battered bowler hat under the table in case you grace us with another round of radio brilliance. All my love xxx." Radio 2 boss Helen Thomas praised Tarbuck for creating "a truly magical, fantastical world" every Saturday evening. She continued: "She was beloved by everyone at the station and all her listeners, and the door at Radio 2 will always be open for her. Liza will be hugely missed and we wish her the very best of luck for the future." Tarbuck, who is the daughter of comedian Jimmy Tarbuck, got her first big break on TV in 1987 when she landed a role in comedy series Watching. She went on to appear in the first of the six Victoria Wood-penned anthology comedy plays Mens Sana in Thingummy Doodah in 1989, and also guest-starred in Extras, the Ricky Gervais comedy. Later, she appeared as Mrs Jellyby in the BBC One adaptation of Bleak House (2005). Tarbuck also co-hosted The Big Breakfast in 1998 alongside JohnnyVaughn, before stepping down from the Channel 4 show after a year in the role. More recently, she has appeared in Channel 4's comedy-drama The Change and BBC Two comedy series Upstart Crow. Read more: Emma Willis to host…

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Oscar-winning British acting legend tipped for leading role in The Lord of the Rings spin-off film
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date: 2026-03-11T18:02:07.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Movies
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: The film is coming to cinemas in 2027.
encoded: Kate Winslet is set to join the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Deadline reports that the Oscar-winning British actress has been cast as the female lead for the film, although her exact role is yet to be disclosed. The publication adds that Andy Serkis and Peter Jackson – who will be producing the movie – “spent most of last year coaxing Winslet to appear” in the film, which requires the actress to uproot her family to New Zealand to film her scenes from late May through to October. Winslet joins a cast that includes Serkis, who’s returning to play Gollum and also direct the film. Sir Ian McKellen is reprising his role as Gandalf, while Elijah Wood has been strongly rumoured to be playing Frodo Baggins again. Speaking to The Sunday Times recently, Wood stopped short of confirming his return but noted: "I certainly wouldn’t want anybody else to play Frodo as long as I’m alive and able." Set between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, the new film follows Aragorn’s quest to hunt down the titular character before the creature can reveal the Ring’s location to Sauron The Hunt for Gollum was first announced in May 2024, with Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav revealing that it is intended to be the first of a new batch of movies set within Middle-earth that will "explore storylines yet to be told". View Green Video on the source website The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will be released in cinemas on 17 December 2027. 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.

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Peaky Blinders writer praises author Ian Fleming's "underrated" James Bond novels as he pens new film's script
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date: 2026-03-11T17:08:58.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: "There's something about the world that he created that is tangibly real, and yet it's not real. It's almost dreamlike somehow."
encoded: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has hinted that he's taking inspiration from Ian Fleming’s “underrated” 007 novels for the next James Bond movie. Knight is writing the screenplay for the highly anticipated 26th film in the long-running spy series, which will be helmed by Denis Villeneuve. During a recent appearance on BBC Radio 4 Today, Knight said of the film: "I can't really talk about what I'm doing with Bond but I'm enjoying every single second of it. It's fantastic. I'm loving it." Little has been revealed about what the next iteration of 007 might look like, but Knight went on to say that the style and dialogue in Fleming's collection of novels are what he's "always looking out for". He said: "The books are so good. So underrated as literature. There's something about the world that he created that is tangibly real, and yet it's not real. It's almost dreamlike somehow. And I just love the way, the style of how he writes, and the dialogue is so good." He continued: "Which is what I'm always looking out for. I've got a very particular way I want, you know, I want this to go. I'm working with fantastic people, the best people, and people will have to wait and see." Recently, Knight told The Radio Times Writers' Room that he is having a "fantastic time" writing the screenplay. He added: "Obviously with Bond, what you're dealing with is now a character of folklore, really. It's like Robin Hood or King Arthur, in the context of the culture of this country and beyond. And so you've got to treat it with respect." View Green Video on the source website James Bond 26 will be released in cinemas. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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5 finally confirms air date of its Huw Edwards drama starring Doc Martin icon with all-new first-look images
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date: 2026-03-11T16:08:35.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The story of the disgraced BBC presenter is coming to screens later this month.
encoded: 5 has confirmed when viewers can expect Martin Clunes’s new factual drama about the scandal surrounding BBC presenter Huw Edwards to land on our screens, along with some new images of the series. Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, which has been directed by the BAFTA-winning Michael Samuels and written by Mark Burt (The Trial), will air on Tuesday 24 March at 9pm on 5. Starring the Doc Martin actor as Edwards, the feature-length film follows "the newsreader’s double life as it spirals out of control" before his “total exit from public life following his conviction for serious child sexual offences”, according to the official synopsis. It will also offer a "complex, emotional and nuanced portrait" of the case, and "build on extensive factual research over the past 12 months, including extensive first-hand interviews and co-operation from those at the heart of the scandal and exclusive access to The Sun newspaper’s award-winning investigation into Edwards". <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/power-the-downfall-of-huw-edwards-martin-clunes-osian-morgan-f12dcdc.jpg" width="4000" height="1939" alt="Osian Morgan) and Martin Clunes in Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, with a splitscreen of their characters talking on mobiles while lying down." title="Osian Morgan) and Martin Clunes in Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards" /> The new images released by 5 show Clunes as Edwards, as well as fellow actors Osian Morgan, Ben Bishop and Clare Calbraith – the latter of whom play The Sun journalists Ben O'Driscoll and Victoria Newton. For decades, Edwards was one of the most recognisable faces of journalism, and fronted BBC's News at Ten. During that time he anchored major national events, including the death of Queen Elizabeth II. But in 2024, Edwards pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, and was given a six-month suspended sentence. The factual drama is the first collaboration between 5’s factual and scrip…

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Ted Lasso fan favourite addresses potential season 4 return amid absence from cast
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date: 2026-03-11T15:33:50.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: “Never say never."
encoded: Ted Lasso star Phil Dunster has addressed a potential for season 4 of the hit Apple TV+ series. While the actor, who plays Jamie Tartt on the show, wasn’t included in the official season 4 cast list when it was announced last July, he hasn’t explicitly denied a comeback and was spotted on the show’s Richmond set in September 2025, fuelling rumours that he could be returning. Speaking to The Telegraph in a new interview, Dunster was asked whether he could make an appearance in season 4, to which he responded: “Never say never, and fingers crossed.” Meanwhile, speaking recently to PEOPLE, Dunster was asked whether he’s been speaking to Hannah Waddingham and Jason Sudeikis about filming, and if he has a sense of what fans can expect. "Yes. Maybe. Maybe," he responded, before going on to note that it feels "amazing" to hear from the cast. "I'm so happy that it's still in the world, and I love that show so much," he added. "I can't wait to watch it." After the rumour mill first started churning following Dunster’s absence from the official season 4 cast list, Deadline reported that the actor would not be returning due to scheduling conflicts. Dunster then told the Always Be Comedy podcast that that wasn't the case and that he “didn’t know” if he would appear in the fourth season. He said: "It’s been greenlit to write another series. It’s been announced that series 4 is going to be a thing. There’s been a commission to write the fourth series, whether that ends up being a show, I don't know. I don't know any of that stuff. I don't know if I'll be in it. There are certain members of the cast who have been re-upped, as it were." He continued: "But yeah, I mean it's pretty good news I think in that it looks like it will happen. Season 4 is going be a thing. They start writing next year, I think. But yeah, other than that I don't really know anything." Ted Lasso fans will know that Tartt got a fairly conclusive ending to his arc in the season 3 finale, having transformed from…

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Heartstopper movie gets major update from creator with details of release strategy
type: item
date: 2026-03-11T11:50:57.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The feature film is still expected to be released this year.
encoded: Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman has revealed more details about when fans can expect the upcoming feature-length finale to the hit young adult series to be released. Heartstopper: Forever, which will be based on the sixth and final instalment in Oseman's graphic novel series and is set to conclude the journeys of Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke) for good, is expected to come out this year. But speaking at the London Book Fair, Oseman confirmed that the feature-length film won’t be released until after the sixth book in her series lands on 2 July. "It won’t be coming out before the book," Oseman told Deadline, before adding: "It was so important to me that the book comes out first, so people can experience the end of the story in the book. The series was the adaptation, not the other way around." Heartstopper: Forever will follow on from the season 3 finale, which saw Charlie continue his recovery from an eating disorder and Nick head off for a series of university open days. This raised questions about the future of the pair's relationship, especially when Nick showed an interest in Leeds, which would situate him several hours away from Charlie. Production wrapped on the feature film back in July. In an update issued by Oseman in December, it was revealed that post-production was still ongoing, but that the team had made "a lot of progress". “Then the film will be dubbed in many different languages, which takes a few months. Then we get to the fun bit for you guys,” she wrote on her official Instagram account. She continued: “I’m very nervous and scared about what you’ll think of it… but that’s probably normal! 2026 will be a big year for Heartstopper.” Read more: Brenda Blethyn compares herself to A Woman of Substance character: "I’m devoid of ambition" Netflix reveals it is "eager" to host BBC content on its streaming service Upon the feature film's announcement back in April, Oseman said in a statement: "I am completely overjoyed that we will get to te…

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BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend line-up: Full list of confirmed stars for festival
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description: Zara Larsson, Louis Tomlinson and Lola Young have joined the line-up.
encoded: More big names have been added to the line-up for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend. The annual musical festival will return to Herrington Country Park for three days of music from Friday 22 May-Sunday 24 May. The first wave of names were announced last week, with music legend Fatboy Slim set to headline the opening night. Other acts on the line-up for Friday include Sonny Fodera, Danny Howard and Ewan McVicar. The schedule for Saturday was then announced, with the likes of Zara Larsson, Louis Tomlinson and Lola Young set to perform on the main stage on Saturday. They'll be joined by Nothing But Thieves, Skye Newman and Ellie Goulding. Now, the line-up for Sunday has been announced, with the likes of Olivia Dean, CMAT and Niall Horan joining the bill. Dean has had a huge 2026 so far following the release of her The Art of Loving album, which saw her become the first solo British female to simultaneously claim the Number One album and Number One single spots on the UK Official Charts since Adele in 2021. The singer was also a big winner at the Brit Awards 2026, bagging awards for artist of the year, pop act, song of the year for her Sam Fender duet Rein Me In, and album of the year for The Art of Loving. CMAT, meanwhile, released her third album, Euro-Country, last year to critical acclaim, while Niall Horan recently revealed that he’s finished his new album and shared snippets of the new music. Tickets for the Friday Dance Party went on sale on Friday, while tickets for Saturday and Sunday will go on sale at 5pm on Wednesday (11 March), with ticket allocation being geographically weighted, as in previous years. But who else is set to perform at the festival this year? Read on for all the names confirmed as part of the line-up so far. BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2026 line-up: Full list of confirmed stars for festival Friday 22 May Radio 1 Main Stage Fatboy Slim Clementine Douglas FISHER Sonny Fodera MK Radio 1 New Music Stage Ahadadream B2B Arthi horsegiirL LP Rhythm Ewan McVica…

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Meet the cast of Ellis season 2 on 5
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date: 2026-03-10T15:30:51.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: Sharon D Clarke leads the new detective series, but who else stars?
encoded: 5 detective drama Ellis is back on our screens for more after a hit first season run back in 2024. The new season, which consists of four hour-long episodes, follows DCI Ellis as she’s tasked with investigating failing cases in various British towns, accompanied by her right-hand man, DS Chet Harper. Ellis proved to be a huge hit among fans and critics alike on the release of season 1, with many viewers praising its exploration of racial and sexist bias within the police force, as well as its star-studded cast, which is led by Mr Loverman’s Sharon D Clarke as the way as the witty and smart DCI Ellis. Outlander’s Andrew Gower, meanwhile, appears as her sidekick, DS Harper – but their dynamic is set to shift a little this time around. Speaking about the uncertainty that surrounds Ellis and Harper this season, Gower told Radio Times: "And I think that’s a real clever subtle threat that [series creator] Siân [Ejiwunmi-Le Berre] and the team have put in there. It’s quite a selfish thing for Harper to do but ultimately, without Ellis, his career now doesn’t exist." As is the way with procedural dramas, every pair of episodes of Ellis features a new guest cast, with popular stars from various British dramas set to be recognised. But who stars in the new season of Ellis? Read on to find out more about the season 2 cast of the 5 drama, as well as who starred throughout season 1. Ellis season 2 cast: Full list of characters and actors in Channel 5 drama You can find the main cast for Ellis below, but scroll on to find out more about the characters and where you may have seen the actors previously. If you want to know more about the guest casts for each episode, scroll further to find out. Sharon D Clarke as DCI Ellis Andrew Gower as DS Chet Harper Allison Harding as ACC Alison Leighton Charlotte McCurry as DC Kate Trent Sharon D Clarke as DCI Ellis Who is DCI Ellis? Hailing from London, Ellis is one of the top murder detectives, and so, in order to use her expertise, she is p…

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Call the Midwife finale, The Capture and ITV's Gone overnight ratings revealed after dramatic Sunday night of TV
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date: 2026-03-09T15:48:02.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
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subject: TV
subject: BBC One
subject: ITV
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The Call the Midwife season 15 finale was certainly a tearjerker.
encoded: It was a dramatic night of TV on Sunday (8th March), as Call the Midwife's series 15 finale and the premieres of The Capture season 3 and Gone pulled in big viewing figures. The finale of Call the Midwife’s 15th season wrapped up storylines including Sister Veronica’s longing for a baby, Cyril and Rosalind’s relationship challenges and Sister Catherine’s struggle with life in the Order, while also airing a heartbreaking death. And the episode drew in 4.42 million viewers on BBC1, marking the biggest viewership of the night and about the same as both parts of the show’s 2025 Christmas special. The premiere of The Capture season 3, meanwhile, which saw Holliday Grainger reprise her role as detective Rachel Carey and picked up months after the season 2 ending in which she exposed 'Correction', drew in 1.84 million viewers on BBC1. The episode followed Carey as she was faced with a new threat as a terrorist attack targeted a press conference about a new, unhackable two-way camera surveillance system. The premiere of ITV1's psychological crime thriller Gone, meanwhile, pulled in 1.72 million viewers. The first episode introduced viewers to headmaster Michael Polly (David Morrissey), who returned home to discover that his wife is missing, resulting in the set-up of a missing person's enquiry which will escalate into a murder investigation in upcoming episodes led by DS Annie Cassidy (Eve Myles). <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/goneepisode122-07ee637.jpg" width="8640" height="5760" alt="NEW PICTURES FORITV AND ITVX GONE EPISODE 1 Pictured DAVID MORRISSEY as Michael Polly. This image is under copyright and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes in your print or online publication. This image cannot be syndicated to any other third party. For further information please contact: Patrick.smith@itv.com 07909906963" title="gone_episode_1_22" /> The Capture is releasing its six episodes weekly on Sundays, with each chapter airin…

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Line of Duty legend's popular crime drama gets future confirmed – and it's bad news
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date: 2026-03-09T12:24:23.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
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subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: News
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description: The show won't be returning for a third season.
encoded: ITV has quietly axed police procedural drama Ridley. The show, which stars Line of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar, has been ended by the channel after two seasons, which aired in 2022 and 2025. The north of England-set drama follows Alex Ridley (Dunbar), a detective coaxed out of retirement to consult on a murder case for his former protégée, DI Carol Farman. When we first meet Ridley in season 1, his life is in turmoil following an arson attack 18 months ago that killed his wife and daughter. An ITV spokesperson told Radio Times: "There are currently no plans to return to Ridley. We'd like to extend our thanks to creator and writer Paul Matthew Thompson, executive producer Jonathan Fisher and the team at West Road Pictures for producing two successful series." Speaking about what drew him to the role of Alex Ridley, Dunbar previously said: "He’s complicated in many ways, quite a distance away from anything I’ve played before, even though it’s me, it looks like me, and there’s obviously echoes of Ted Hastings, because he’s a cop. "But there are so many interesting layers to his personality, so many things in his background, his history, especially with all the different places that he goes to and the different things he has to deal with. The complications of the guy, I think, was the main thing that attracted me to it." Although Dunbar won’t be revisiting Ridley, he will be back on our screens as Ted Hastings in Line of Duty season 7, production on which is set to begin in Belfast this month. Vicky McClure and Martin Compston are also set to reprise their roles in the hit show. The six-part season will open with AC-12 having been disbanded and rebranded as the Inspectorate of Police Standards. The trio are assigned “their most sensitive case so far” when a fellow officer is accused of misconduct. Ridley seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch on ITVX. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendatio…

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Bake Off legend Nadiya Hussain delivers verdict on Nigella Lawson casting and why she thinks show has lost its "magic"
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date: 2026-03-09T10:38:14.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
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subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The chef and TV icon will succeed Dame Prue Leith, who stepped back from the series in January after nine years.
encoded: Former Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain has delivered her verdict on Nigella Lawson joining the cast of the Channel 4 show. Lawson was named as the successor for outgoing judge Dame Prue Leith back in January. Leith joined the team in 2017, replacing Mary Berry as the series made the switch from the BBC to Channel 4. The world-renowned chef and TV icon will be joining hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding for the 17th season, which is set to launch later this year. Speaking about the new line-up, Hussain told Radio Times in a new interview: “Nigella’s got a lot to live up to following Prue." She added: "It’s very easy to become quite stuffy and very proper, and I love that she’s got a little wild streak about her. I want to be like Prue when I’m older. If I get to that lovely age.” Speaking about The Great British Bake Off, she continued: “The magic has disappeared for me… Sometimes it feels like it’s competing with some of the shows on Netflix where it’s bigger and bolder and more outrageous, and I don’t think it needs any of that. It’s a beautiful show, it’s a classic.” Hussain rose to fame after winning the 2015 series of The Great British Bake Off, before going on to front several BBC food shows, including Nadiya’s British Food Adventure, Nadiya Bakes, Time to Eat, and Nadiya’s Everyday Baking. She’s also a best-selling author, with multiple cookbooks under her belt including Nadiya’s Kitchen and Cook Once, Eat Twice. Leith announced her departure from The Great British Bake Off back in January after nine years in the role, saying "now feels like the right time to step back", before adding: "there’s so much I’d like to do, not least spend summers enjoying my garden." Read the full interview by Gemma Calvert with Nadiya Hussain when Radio Times magazine is released on Tuesday 10th March 2026 and the day prior on the Radio Times website. The Great British Bake Off returns to Channel 4 later this year. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or vi…

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What time is Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester released on Netflix? How to watch concert special
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date: 2026-03-08T06:00:24.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Movies
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The full concert film is coming to Netflix.
encoded: Harry Styles fans, assemble: the singer is set to take to the stage to perform his highly-anticipated new album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. Styles will perform his fourth studio album on 6 March – the day the new album debuts – at Co-op live in Manchester. And for fans who were not able to get a ticket to the show, Netflix will be releasing the full concert – Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester – at a later date. An official trailer was recently released for the concert film, with the 30-second clip showing Styles rehearsing, before telling viewers: “Let me go to work.” Watch for yourself below: View oEmbed on the source website The new album will be the singer’s first since 2022 when he released Harry’s House, which went on to win album of the year at the 2023 Grammys. So, when will the concert film be released on Netflix? Read on for everything you need to know. How to watch Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester in the UK The concert will debut globally two days after the live performance on 8 March 2026 on Netflix. It will be released in its entirety. Read on for more information about timings. What time does Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester come out on Netflix? UK audiences will be able to watch the performance on Netflix from 7pm, while in America viewers will be able to access it at 12pm Pacific Time. Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester setlist Styles is yet to confirm the setlist for the show, but the tracklist from Styles' new album is as follows: Aperture American Girls Ready, Steady, Go! Are You Listening Yet? Taste Back The Waiting Game Season 2 Weight Loss Coming Up Roses Pop Dance No More Paint by Numbers Carla's Song Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester will be available to watch in the UK on Netflix at 7pm on 8 March 2026. Add Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester 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 Film coverage or visit ou…

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Heated Rivalry showrunner confirmed for "insanely compelling" historical drama from Netflix based on legendary historical figures
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date: 2026-03-06T14:31:10.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
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subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The new show will be a period piece following Alexander the Great and Aristotle.
encoded: Jacob Tierney, creator of hit HBO drama Heated Rivalry, has officially landed an “insanely compelling” series about ancient male friendship. According to Deadline, Netflix has given the new show a straight-to-series order. Titled Alexander, the new series focuses on the teenage years of Alexander the Great and his relationship with ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Tierney is set to write and direct alongside producer Brendan Brady (Heated Rivalry) and executive producers Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan. The series will be adapted from the 2009 novel The Golden Mean by Canadian author, Annabel Lyon, the logline for which reads: "The Athenian empire is crumbling and the world’s greatest mind, Aristotle, arrives in Macedonia to tutor a volatile young prince, Alexander. "Amid palace intrigue, forbidden love, brutal war and ruthless ambitions, their unlikely friendship shapes an empire and alters the course of history.”’ Tierney said in a statement that he "fell in love with Annabel Lyon's book The Golden Mean years ago and have been dreaming of telling this story ever since", adding that he can't wait to bring "this insanely compelling world" to life. Jinny Howe, Netflix's head of US and Canada scripted series, added that they were "immediately captivated by his [Tierney's] vision for adapting Annabel Lyon's acclaimed novel". She added: "This series reimagines the classic power struggle between mentor and protégé with a raw, modern energy that feels both epic and incredibly intimate." She continued: "This high-stakes drama is poised to deeply resonate with our global audience, and we look forward to bringing it to life with the deftly talented Jason Bateman and the Aggregate Films team." Tierney wrote and directed all six episodes of HBO's recent drama Heated Rivalry, which became a significant hit following its release on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the US last November, and on Sky and NOW in January in the UK. The show follows two rival and closeted NHL supe…

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How to watch Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man - is it available to stream?
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date: 2026-03-06T14:09:53.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Movies
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Tommy Shelby in the feature film.
encoded: The highly anticipated film sequel to Peaky Blinders, subtitled The Immortal Man, has landed in cinemas ahead of its Netflix release later in March. The film, which comes four years after the sixth season of the show, sees Cillian Murphy return as the Birmingham gangster Tommy Shelby. A number of other stars from the BBC series have reprised their roles for the movie, including Sophie Rundle and Steven Graham, while new additions include Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth and Barry Keoghan. The movie picks up in 1940 during World War Two, as a retired and reclusive Tommy is pulled back into the criminal world when a Nazi-backed scheme reaches Birmingham. The film has grabbed a great Rotten Tomatoes score, with the movie currently sitting at 93%, so read on for everything you need to know about how to watch it. Where to watch Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man The Immortal Man is getting a brief theatrical release in "select" UK cinemas now ahead of its release on Netflix. Unfortunately, larger chains like Vue, Cineworld and Odeon aren’t advertising the film on their schedules, as these venues typically don't show films that have a theatrical run of less than 30 days. However, smaller chains like Everyman, Curzon, and Picturehouse cinemas are playing it, with fans able to watch the film right now. Netflix has set up an official site where you can see which local cinemas are playing the film this weekend. When is Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man being released on Netflix? Following the film’s theatrical release, the film will be available to stream on Netflix from Friday 20 March worldwide. In the meantime, you can catch up on all six seasons of Peaky Blinders on Netflix or BBC iPlayer. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is in select UK cinemas now and will be available to stream on Netflix from Friday 20 March 2026 – sign up from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media. Add Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What…

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BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 confirms world-famous British DJ to headline Friday slot
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date: 2026-03-06T12:14:04.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: audio
subject: News
description: Other names on the bill so far include Sonny Fodera, Danny Howard and Ewan McVicar.
encoded: The first acts to perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 have been revealed, with music legend Fatboy Slim set to headline the opening night. Radio 1’s flagship live musical festival will return to Herrington Country Park for three days of music from Friday 22 May – Sunday 24 May, marking its first appearance on Wearside in 21 years. Other acts on the line-up for 22 May include Sonny Fodera, Danny Howard and Ewan McVicar. The Friday line-up in alphabetical order is as follows: Ahadadream B2B Arthi Arielle Free Charlie Hedges Clementine Douglas Danny Howard Ewan McVicar Fatboy Slim FISHER horsegiirL LP Rhythm Marlon Hoffstadt MK NOTION Sarah Story Tickets for the Friday Dance Party, which are for over 18s only, go on sale at 9am on Friday 6 March, and cost £34.50. As with previous Big Weekends, ticket allocation is geographically weighted, with 30 per cent of tickets reserved for Sunderland residents, 60 per cent of tickets reserved for the wider North East, and 10 per cent available to the rest of the UK. The star-studded line-ups for the Saturday and Sunday are due to be announced on Monday (9 March) on Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James, with tickets for both days set to go on sale at 5pm on Wednesday. BBC Radio 1 will provide live coverage from the festival site across the weekend, with performances available live and on demand across BBC Sounds and Radio 1’s iPlayer channel. 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.

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The Mummy 4 directors reveals why The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is no longer canon in the franchise
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date: 2026-03-05T17:14:04.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: The Mummy 4 won't be picking up where the third entry in the franchise left off...
encoded: The Mummy 4 directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett have opened up about why The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor won’t be canon to the next instalment. The upcoming entry in the franchise, which is being directed by the Radio Silence duo from a script by David Coggeshal, will reunite Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell, who appeared together in The Mummy (1999) and reprised their roles in a 2001 sequel The Mummy Returns. When a third movie – The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor – was greenlit in 2008, however, Weisz didn't return as Evelyn, with Maria Bello replacing her as the character. Asked if they consider The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor canon to their new movie, Olpin told Entertainment Weekly in a new interview: "Well, Rachel is in this one." Gillett added: "That should answer the question for you." The directors didn’t provide any exact plot details about the upcoming film, but teased that it had "all of the heart and the character that you could hope for". Fraser previously said of the franchise: “The one I wanted to make was never made." He told Associated Press in November: “The third one was a model of … how can I say this to the AP reporter? NBC had the rights to broadcast the Olympics that year." He continued: “So they put two together and we went to China. Working in Shanghai, an incredible experience. I’m proud of the third one because I think it’s a good standalone movie. We picked up and did what we do with a different crew on deck and gave it our best shot. "But the one I wanted to make is forthcoming. And I’ve been waiting 20 years for this call. Sometimes it was loud, sometimes it was a faint telegraph. Now? It’s time to give the fans what they want.” The Mummy 4 is set to be released in cinemas on 19 May 2028. The first three films in The Mummy franchise are currently available to stream on Sky Movies and NOW. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV …

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The Magic Faraway Tree unveils exclusive first look behind the scenes of star-studded fantasy
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date: 2026-03-05T15:37:49.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
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subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield welcome you to the wondrous Enid Blyton adaptation.
encoded: A brand new adaptation of The Magic Faraway Tree is coming to UK cinemas later this month – and Radio Times has an exclusive first look behind the scenes. An adaptation of Enid Blyton's classic children's book, the film follows Polly (The Crown's Claire Foy), Tim (The Amazing Spider-Man's Andrew Garfield) and their children Beth, Joe and Fran as they move to the countryside and find a magical world at the top of an enchanted tree. The clip above gives fans a preview the family’s adventures, as well as a glimpse at many of the film’s colouful supporting characters – including Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) as woodland fairy Silky. Foy says in the clip: "This film is about a family who go on an incredible adventure," while Garfield teases: "It’s full of heart and wonder. It’s got something for all the family." Rebecca Ferguson, who plays the story’s villainous headmistress, adds: "It’s exciting and really funny." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/the-magic-faraway-tree-11b77e6.jpg" width="1610" height="1073" alt="Nicola Coughlan, Billie Gadsdon, Nonso Anozie, Phoenix Laroche and Dustin Demri-Burns in The Magic Faraway Tree, in a pink room looking wonderstruck." title="Nicola Coughlan, Billie Gadsdon, Nonso Anozie, Phoenix Laroche and Dustin Demri-Burns in The Magic Faraway Tree" /> Other cast members include Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning, who's set to play Dame Washalot, as well as Nonso Anozie (Sweet Tooth) and Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses), who will appear as Moonface and Saucepan Man. Meanwhile, acting knights Sir Lenny Henry (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), Sir Michael Palin (The Death of Stalin) and Sir Simon Russell Beale (House of the Dragon) have all been cast too, with the trio set to play mystical wise men from the Land of Know-Alls. The stacked cast is rounded out by Mark Heap (Can You Keep a Secret?) and Oliver Chris (My Lady Jane). Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on …

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Author Sarah J Maas confirms next books in best-selling A Court of Thorns and Roses series
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date: 2026-03-05T12:31:22.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Books
subject: News
description: The book series has become a global phenomenon.
encoded: Best-selling “romantasy” author Sarah J Maas has announced the release dates for the next two new novels in her A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Maas’ series, which was first published in 2015 and consists of five books, follows 19-year-old huntress Feyre Archeron, who is taken prisoner into the mystical faerie lands of Prythian. During an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast on Wednesday evening (4th March), Maas revealed that the sixth and seventh novels in the series are set to hit shelves on 27 October 2026 and 12 January 2027, while also revealing that a third is in the pipeline. She clarified that this will be one story split into four parts across the three books. “The story that was finally ready to come out of me was big — really, really, really big,” she explained. “By the time I got to the end of part one, it was like 400 pages long.” She went on to explain that book six will be part one, book seven part two and three, while book eight will make up part four. “Part one was this huge, huge thing and then I realised it was going to be a book told in four parts. Then I wrote part two and part three and those were really f***ing long," she said. She continued: “Part four has yet to be written because right now I’m trying to just get part one [out]… It’s basically going to be three physical volumes, but it’s one thing all together. It’s meant to be read in one long story, but it’s not a trilogy.” Writing on Instagram after appearing on the Podcast, Maas said: "I wish I had the words to express how grateful I am - truly, deeply, overwhelmingly grateful - to be able to share this news with you. In just a few short months, ACOTAR 6 & 7 will be yours!!! "I know how long you've waited. I know how much these characters mean to you. And I also know these stories deserve more than speed and deadlines. They deserve my best self. They deserve the right moment." She continued: "When the moment came, what I thought would be one book... very quickly became something…

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5 releases Huw Edwards drama's tense first-look trailer with Martin Clunes as disgraced BBC presenter
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date: 2026-03-05T10:45:02.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
subject: Video
description: The factual drama is set to air soon on 5.
encoded: 5 has unveiled a first-look trailer for Martin Clunes’s new factual drama about the downfall of BBC presenter Huw Edwards. Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards is the first collaboration between 5’s factual and scripted commissioning teams, and you can watch the promo in the video above. Starring Doc Martin's Clunes as Edwards, the two-part drama follows "the newsreader’s double life as it spirals out of control" before his “total exit from public life following his conviction for serious child sexual offences”. For decades, Edwards was regarded as one of Britain’s most trusted newsreaders, having anchored BBC coverage of major national events, including the death of Queen Elizabeth II. However, in 2024, Edwards pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, and was handed a six-month suspended sentence. In a previous press release, 5 said the series will offer a "complex, emotional and nuanced portrait" of the scandal surrounding Edwards, and "build on extensive factual research over the past 12 months, including extensive first-hand interviews and co-operation from those at the heart of the scandal and exclusive access to The Sun newspaper’s award-winning investigation into Edwards". The series has been directed by the BAFTA-winning Michael Samuels and written by Mark Burt (The Trial). A release date is yet to be confirmed, but 5 has said it's due to air "soon". 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.

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Zoe Ball and other BBC legends confirmed to front TV revamp following in late Michael Mosley's footsteps
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date: 2026-03-04T17:41:50.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
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subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Three presenters will be hosting the series.
encoded: Zoe Ball, Roman Kemp and Clive Myrie are set to front a revamp of Michael Mosley's Just One Thing TV series following his tragic death. The show, which began as a hugely popular and successful BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds podcast of the same name, focuses on Mosley’s theory that small changes can have a big impact on your wellbeing. Tragically, only two episodes of the series were completed before the journalist and broadcaster was found dead in June 2024 after embarking on a walk on the Greek island of Symi. The new series, which is coming to BBC One and iPlayer later this month, will see the trio follow in Mosley’s footsteps to offer tips that could help us all live healthier lives. Each presenter will front four episodes each, exploring topics they’re passionate about and travelling to a different part of the UK to meet someone who could improve their health and wellbeing and spotlight one tip, which "could be anything from drinking tea to daily press-ups or committing to a digital detox", according to the BBC. Ball is a broadcaster best known for her role as the first full-time female host of Radio 2’s Breakfast show, a position she held between 2019 and 2024. Kemp is a radio and TV presenter best known as the host of Capital Breakfast, while Myrie is a journalist and broadcaster famous to viewers as a presenter of the BBC’s news programmes. The new series was announced back in September. Ball said in a statement at the time, "Michael inspired so many of us with his curiosity and passion for helping people live healthier, happier lives. "It’s a privilege to be a part of this and I can’t wait to meet people around the country and share some surprising tips that could really make life better." Myrie added: "Michael masterfully made medical science accessible and fun, and his work helped millions lead healthier lives. It’s a privilege to work on this series." Kemp said: "Michael had a real gift for making science simple and accessible, and it’s a privilege to be a pa…

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Miss Scarlet season 7 confirmed but with major announcement about the beloved show's future
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date: 2026-03-04T17:00:59.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The renewal news is bittersweet...
encoded: Masterpiece PBS has confirmed that period detective drama Miss Scarlet has been renewed for a seventh season, while also confirming that the new instalment will be the show's last. The show, which is led by Kate Phillips (Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light), has begun filming its final run in Serbia. Alongside the renewal news, Masterpiece PBS released a video on its official social media accounts featuring Phillips and her co-star Tom Durant Pritchard, who plays Detective Inspector Alexander Blake in the series. "We're really excited for you to see it," Phillips says in the clip. "It does come with some sad news: this will be our last season." Pritchard adds: "But do not fret because we will be going out with a bang." Miss Scarlet, originally titled Miss Scarlet & The Duke, revolves around Eliza Scarlet (Phillips), who is the first female detective in Victorian London, as she takes over her late father's detective agency and solves numerous cases, and has developed quite a fanbase since it began airing in 2020. In early series, Eliza teamed up with her childhood friend William Wellington (Stuart Martin), a detective inspector of Scotland Yard, but the character left the show after season 4. The show was renamed Miss Scarlet following his departure. Durant then joined the series in season 5 as a replacement for Martin. Durant and Phillips will be joined by other returning cast members Paul Bazely, Tim Chipping, Evan McCabe, Felix Scott, Cordelia Bugeja and Ansu Kabia in season 7. "In the final season, Eliza Scarlet has found love, but with it comes a new set of challenges, both on a professional and personal level," the official synopsis for season 7 reads. "As she faces mounting pressures both at work and at home, she is reunited with familiar friendly faces, as well as a powerful new crime boss who has arrived in town — and it's not who you might expect. Meanwhile, Blake's promotion brings its own complications, as he finds himself answering to a surprising new b…

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The Gilded Age season 4 confirms major cast promotion and adds House of Cards star and more newcomers
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date: 2026-03-04T15:37:07.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: House of Cards star Elizabeth Marvel is among four new guest stars.
encoded: HBO has confirmed four new additions and one major cast promotion for The Gilded Age season 4. The streamer has upped existing cast member Kelly Curran, who has played Enid “Turner” Winterton since season 1, to a series regular for the upcoming fourth season. Four new guest stars have also been announced, with House of Cards star Elizabeth Marvel among the new additions. Marvel will appear as Nurse Virginia Saville, a nurse who works at the Neighbourhood Settlement House in the Lower East Side. She’ll be joined by Jim Gaffigan (Chappaquiddick), Dallas Roberts (Walk the Line) and Andrew Burnap (Snow White). Gaffigan will play Grover Cleveland, the 22nd President of the United States, Roberts will portray Daniel Manning, Secretary of the Treasury under President Grover Cleveland, and Burnap will appear as Porter, a young gentleman looking to invest in new adventures. They join the returning cast of Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denee Benton, Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, Taissa Farmiga and Audra McDonald. Set during the titular era of economic boom, the HBO series follows the clash between New York City's old and new monied elite. The previously released synopsis for season 4 hints at a small time jump, but that’s yet to be confirmed by HBO, and also suggest there's trouble on the horizon for Bertha and the Russells. It reads: “Bertha Russell (Coon) changed Society at a cost. Now, her family must reckon with the consequences as Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) seizes an opportunity to regain her position." It continues: “Meanwhile, Marian (Louisa Jacobson) forges a new path for herself and Peggy (Denée Benton) works to be accepted by her future in-laws. In this new era, you must be careful what you wish for.” Revisit season 3 of The Gilded Age with the trailer below. View Green Video on the source website Add The Gilded Age to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://w…

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The Legend of Vox Machina season 4 start date finally confirmed as dramatic first-look trailer released
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date: 2026-03-04T14:33:27.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The new season is coming this summer.
encoded: Prime Video has confirmed when fans can expect The Legend of Vox Machina season 4 to land. The series, which is a spin-off from Dungeons and Dragons based web series Critical Role and follows a ragtag group of mercenaries on a series of dramatic adventures, will return to our screens with season 4 on 3 June, with three episodes releasing weekly on the streamer. Alongside the release date confirmation, a dramatic teaser has also been unveiled, which you can watch below. In season 3, the Chroma Conclave caused widespread destruction, while the Cider King hunted down Vox Machina, culminating in a shocking character death. View oEmbed on the source website Season 4 will pick up a year later, with our heroes separated and scattered around the globe. But when an evil awakens to threaten the realm, the gang must reunite to take on a dark foe. The fourth season was confirmed back in October 2024, with the cast revealing the news in a social media post. Producer and Grog Strongjaw star Travis Willingham had previously told RadioTimes.com about his hopes for another season, saying: "We were thrilled to receive a season 3, and we took the extra runway to make sure that we could get as much of this story in there as we can." He continued: "But you know, if people tune in and we continue to thrill audiences, then I hope we get to tell this story for as long as they will give us. So I guess people just have to tune in and we'll see how we do." Read More: George RR Martin confirms all-new Game of Thrones prequel set just 10 years before original series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms star reveals unexpected connection to original Game of Thrones series Kit Harington "angered" by Game of Thrones fans who petitioned for season 8 remake The Legend of Vox Machina season 4 will premiere on Prime Video on 3 June 2026. The Legend of Vox Machina seasons 1-3 are currently available to stream on Prime Video – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Add The Legend of Vox Mach…

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