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items: Nigella Lawson confirmed as new Great British Bake Off judge, as Prue Leith shares verdict on her replacement
items: Good Omens star Michael Sheen confirms all-new BBC series and it's "deeply personal"
items: Harry Potter legend Ralph Fiennes reveals his pick to play Voldemort in TV series - but has he revealed who has been cast?
items: The Night Manager season 2 cast: New and returning stars in BBC thriller
items: Charli xcx film The Moment's first reviews are in – and surprising early Rotten Tomatoes score revealed
items: The Traitors season 4 finale ratings revealed as BBC hits record high
items: Emmerdale reveals next death in dramatic trailer
items: Skyscraper Live challenge delayed by Netflix as new date announced
items: The Traitors overnight ratings hit epic new heights with tense Rachel and Stephen scenes
items: The Traitors season 4 finale to air tonight with extended episode and different start time after massive cliffhanger
items: From The Beauty to The Substance, why is the new age of body horror having its moment?
items: Netflix confirms Investigation of Lucy Letby documentary featuring family member of victim involved
items: Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr confirmed to lead all-new castle-based reality show
items: BRIT Awards 2026 nominations: Full list of nominees from Olivia Dean to Taylor Swift
items: Manchester United tipped for The Crown-style drama series about club's history
items: The Beauty review: Ryan Murphy's body horror thriller is stylish but surface-level
items: Inside No. 9 favourite tipped to be in talks for Celebrity Traitors season 2
items: Neighbours star predicts the series will return again for a spin-off or reunion special
items: Silent Witness season 29 start date confirmed by BBC with first look at major change for series
items: Emmerdale favourite rules out return as they've "very much moved on"
items: The Gentlemen season 2 release date speculation, cast and latest news
items: Coronation Street legend will 'never be axed' as boss confirms star has job for life
items: Hugh Bonneville reveals chances of more Paddington films – and whether he's done with Downton Abbey after The Grand Finale
items: Euphoria season 3: Release date, cast and latest news
items: George RR Martin says his relations with House of the Dragon showrunner are "abysmal" amid changes from the book
items: EastEnders fan-favourite nominated beside Adolescence and Sinners stars at MOBO Awards 2026
items: The Repair Shop return date confirmed by BBC - and it's arriving this month with some emotional stories
items: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner confirms show's fate after adapting published Dunk and Egg novellas
items: Amol Rajan confirms exit from major presenting role: "It's time to get my coat"
items: Euphoria season 3 first look trailer finally arrives with Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney's wedding scenes - as UK release date confirmed

Nigella Lawson confirmed as new Great British Bake Off judge, as Prue Leith shares verdict on her replacement
type: item
date: 2026-01-26T13:53:46.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Lawson said in a statement that she is “bubbling with excitement” to be joining the series.
encoded: 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 e…

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Good Omens star Michael Sheen confirms all-new BBC series and it's "deeply personal"
type: item
date: 2026-01-26T12:01:01.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Two
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The documentary will build on the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 podcast, Buried: The Last Witness.
encoded: 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…

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Harry Potter legend Ralph Fiennes reveals his pick to play Voldemort in TV series - but has he revealed who has been cast?
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date: 2026-01-26T10:38:30.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The actor appeared to let the cat out of the bag.
encoded: 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 Pott…

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The Night Manager season 2 cast: New and returning stars in BBC thriller
type: item
date: 2026-01-25T11:40:15.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Contains Trailer
description: The long-awaited sequel boasts plenty of familiar faces.
encoded: 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 Good…

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Charli xcx film The Moment's first reviews are in – and surprising early Rotten Tomatoes score revealed
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date: 2026-01-25T11:31:02.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: Critics have branded the film "muddled" and "misguided".
encoded: 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…

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The Traitors season 4 finale ratings revealed as BBC hits record high
type: item
date: 2026-01-24T13:02:14.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Warning: spoilers ahead for The Traitors finale.
encoded: 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 o…

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Emmerdale reveals next death in dramatic trailer
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date: 2026-01-24T11:48:30.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The footage shows a police investigation getting underway in the Dales.
encoded: 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 …

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Skyscraper Live challenge delayed by Netflix as new date announced
type: item
date: 2026-01-24T10:41:20.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Skyscraper Live will now be broadcast on Netflix on Saturday night.
encoded: 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 S…

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The Traitors overnight ratings hit epic new heights with tense Rachel and Stephen scenes
type: item
date: 2026-01-23T14:12:05.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The overnight ratings for the semi-final are in.
encoded: **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 you…

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The Traitors season 4 finale to air tonight with extended episode and different start time after massive cliffhanger
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date: 2026-01-23T11:04:44.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: The victors of The Traitors season 4 will be unveiled tonight...
encoded: **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 c…

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From The Beauty to The Substance, why is the new age of body horror having its moment?
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date: 2026-01-23T07:00:31.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: From The Beauty to The Substance, body horror is becoming increasingly popular among creators and audiences – but why is it having such a moment?
encoded: 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 D…

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Netflix confirms Investigation of Lucy Letby documentary featuring family member of victim involved
type: item
date: 2026-01-22T12:59:52.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Documentaries
subject: True Crime
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The documentary will premiere on Netflix in February.
encoded: 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.

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Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr confirmed to lead all-new castle-based reality show
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date: 2026-01-22T11:38:32.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Hulu
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: After Clarkson's Farm, is it now time for Carr's Castle?
encoded: 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 ou…

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BRIT Awards 2026 nominations: Full list of nominees from Olivia Dean to Taylor Swift
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date: 2026-01-22T10:43:54.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: audio
description: Olivia Dean and Lola Young lead the charge with five nominations each.
encoded: 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 - W…

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Manchester United tipped for The Crown-style drama series about club's history
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date: 2026-01-21T17:56:59.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The TV show will dramatise decades of the club’s history.
encoded: 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, lis…

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The Beauty review: Ryan Murphy's body horror thriller is stylish but surface-level
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date: 2026-01-21T16:00:30.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
subject: Review
description: 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.
encoded: 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, s…

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Inside No. 9 favourite tipped to be in talks for Celebrity Traitors season 2
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date: 2026-01-21T10:47:14.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The star is said to be a huge fan of the show.
encoded: 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…

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Neighbours star predicts the series will return again for a spin-off or reunion special
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date: 2026-01-20T16:22:01.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: "I just get the feeling that Jason Herbison, our wonderful executive producer, won’t just leave it at that."
encoded: 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 mo…

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Silent Witness season 29 start date confirmed by BBC with first look at major change for series
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date: 2026-01-20T14:29:18.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The new series is set and filmed in Birmingham.
encoded: 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 …

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Emmerdale favourite rules out return as they've "very much moved on"
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date: 2026-01-20T12:18:03.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Emmerdale
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: "It's a past chapter."
encoded: 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.

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The Gentlemen season 2 release date speculation, cast and latest news
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date: 2026-01-20T10:25:00.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Daniel Ings will all be back.
encoded: 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 …

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Coronation Street legend will 'never be axed' as boss confirms star has job for life
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date: 2026-01-19T12:01:38.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Coronation Street
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: News
description: There have been a number of character exits from the soap in recent months.
encoded: 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. Fo…

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Hugh Bonneville reveals chances of more Paddington films – and whether he's done with Downton Abbey after The Grand Finale
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date: 2026-01-19T10:34:03.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: "It’s a younger man’s job, but you can get other actors in."
encoded: 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 mov…

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Euphoria season 3: Release date, cast and latest news
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date: 2026-01-16T11:51:59.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
description: The teen drama is returning for season 3 – but when?
encoded: *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, EV…

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George RR Martin says his relations with House of the Dragon showrunner are "abysmal" amid changes from the book
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date: 2026-01-16T10:53:54.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: "It’s worse than rocky."
encoded: 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=…

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EastEnders fan-favourite nominated beside Adolescence and Sinners stars at MOBO Awards 2026
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date: 2026-01-15T17:23:16.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: audio
subject: News
description: The awards will take place in March in Manchester.
encoded: 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 –…

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The Repair Shop return date confirmed by BBC - and it's arriving this month with some emotional stories
type: item
date: 2026-01-15T14:45:52.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: 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.
encoded: 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 Ki…

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner confirms show's fate after adapting published Dunk and Egg novellas
type: item
date: 2026-01-15T14:24:27.000Z
creator: Huw Fullerton
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: “George has laid out… He has a document of everything that happens, basically, for 13, 14, 15 of these novellas.”
encoded: 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 h…

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Amol Rajan confirms exit from major presenting role: "It's time to get my coat"
type: item
date: 2026-01-15T12:45:05.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: audio
subject: Radio
description: Rajan also presents University Challenge.
encoded: 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 inte…

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Euphoria season 3 first look trailer finally arrives with Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney's wedding scenes - as UK release date confirmed
type: item
date: 2026-01-14T17:19:59.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: The long-awaited third outing is finally coming this April.
encoded: 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 th…

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