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items: For All Mankind season 5 release schedule: When are new episodes on Apple TV?
items: Doctor Who and Ted Lasso favourites confirmed for final two SNL UK episodes
items: Wrestling legend Paul Wight reveals "pressure" he faced during previous stints – and why AEW offers a "more authentic" experience
items: 007 First Light developer teases sequels with 'spectacular' Patrick Gibson as 007
items: James Bond music legend explains why Lana Del Rey was the perfect fit for 007 First Light - and talks her previous Bond song attempt
items: Why James Bond's biggest 'failure' was actually a trailblazing moment for the 007 franchise
items: Matt Baker announces new podcast Petcast in collaboration with Radio Times
items: Daredevil: Born Again season 3 appears set to bring back Marvel legends as cast spotted on-set
items: Sinners director Ryan Coogler developing new adaptation of best-selling book series that previously inspired cult TV show
items: 50 greatest kids' TV shows it's worth children watching
items: Watch Apple TV's new drama Star City before it launches – exclusive preview and cast Q&A
items: HBO responds to question of a potential Doctor Who partnership with the BBC
items: HBO boss Casey Bloys talks Harry Potter, The Pitt, key franchises and big new bets as network launches streamer in UK
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For All Mankind season 5 release schedule: When are new episodes on Apple TV?
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date: 2026-05-04T08:56:04.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: Contains Trailer
description: Humanity’s next giant leap continues – here’s exactly when each episode of For All Mankind season 5 lands on Apple TV+.
encoded: For All Mankind is now nearing the end of its penultimate season, where trouble has been brewing on the show's ironically named Mars colony, Happy Valley. As they jump forward in time once again in their epic saga, creators Ronald D Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi have shown there are no sacred cows in For All Mankind by killing off an original character earlier this season. The alternative history sci-fi drama, which kicked off with the Soviet Union winning the space race (which is set to be revisited in new spin-off Star City), has now forged a fascinating vision for the future involving considerable expansion into outer space – but alas, still no utopia. If you're enjoying the Apple TV original, read on for your guide to the For All Mankind season 5 release schedule – including when to expect episode 6. How many episodes are in For All Mankind season 5? Season 5 is expected to follow a similar format to previous seasons, consisting of 10 episodes, delivering a weekly rollout across roughly two and a half months. For All Mankind release schedule: When are new episodes out on Apple TV? Barring any surprise double-bills or schedule changes, here’s when you can expect each episode to land: For All Mankind season 5 episode 1 – Friday 27 March 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 2 – Friday 3 April 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 3 – Friday 10 April 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 4 – Friday 17 April 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 5 – Friday 24 April 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 6 – Friday 1 May 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 7 – Friday 8 May 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 8 – Friday 15 May 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 9 – Friday 22 May 2026 For All Mankind season 5 episode 10 – Friday 29 May 2026 What is For All Mankind season 5 about? View Green Video on the source website Season 5 picks up years after the dramatic events of season 4, with Mars now home to thousands of residents and serving as a launchpad for eve…

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Doctor Who and Ted Lasso favourites confirmed for final two SNL UK episodes
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date: 2026-05-01T13:52:03.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa will close out the first season of Saturday Night Live UK.
encoded: Saturday Night Live UK has confirmed the hosts and musical guests for its final two episodes, with Hannah Waddingham and Ncuti Gatwa set to close out the first season. Ted Lasso favourite Waddingham will host the penultimate episode on Saturday 9 May, joined by singer-songwriter and BRIT Award winner Myles Smith as musical guest. The following week, Doctor Who star Gatwa will take on hosting duties for the season finale on Saturday 16 May, with indie-pop singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone set to perform. Before then, this Saturday’s episode will be hosted by BAFTA-winning Sex Education and The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood, with music from British breakthrough artist MEEK. The first season has already welcomed a string of major names, with Tina Fey launching the run before Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed, Jack Whitehall and Nicola Coughlan all stepped up to host. Musical guests so far have included Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, Kasabian, Jorja Smith and Foo Fighters. SNL UK arrived with plenty of attention thanks to its connection to the original US series, which was created by Lorne Michaels and has been running since 1975. Its ratings have also been closely watched, with the Tina Fey-hosted launch reaching 528,000 viewers after seven days, while the fourth episode, hosted by Jack Whitehall, drew 371,700 viewers, though the series has also made a significant impact online with more than 86 million social media views reported by Sky. SNL UK’s inaugural cast is made up of Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young. Saturday Night Live UK airs live on Saturdays at 10pm on Sky and NOW. 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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Wrestling legend Paul Wight reveals "pressure" he faced during previous stints – and why AEW offers a "more authentic" experience
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date: 2026-04-29T15:26:41.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
subject: News
description: Paul Wight has lifted the lid on the intense pressure of his past – and why AEW feels different.
encoded: Paul Wight has opened up about the "pressure" he faced during previous chapters of his wrestling career, while explaining why he believes AEW offers talent a "more authentic" experience. The wrestling icon, formerly known worldwide as Big Show, is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling, where he works as both an in-ring competitor and commentator. Speaking exclusively to Radio Times ahead of AEW All In: London, which takes place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 30 August, Wight reflected on the difference between his current role and the demands he previously faced in the industry. "I can't explain what it's like where I used to work, and the demands that were put on you – personally, professionally, the kind of pressure that was on you every day – it didn't matter if it was 3am in the morning, you get a phone call, you better have your wits about you – to having a guy that is very cool and very appreciative and very comforting in the way he lets his talent explore their own identities... like he's not micromanaging everything you do," Wight said. "Tony [Khan, AEW owner] is very encouraging for the talent to discover their own and that makes the product, to me, a lot more authentic." Wight joined AEW in 2021 after more than two decades with WWE, where he became one of the most recognisable stars of his generation under the Big Show name. View oEmbed on the source website But the 54-year-old admitted that adapting to a different role in wrestling was not immediately easy after years spent as a regular in-ring performer. "I think at first it was a little hard to swallow, because I was fighting all the time, I was in the trenches, I was on the road with the guys all the time," he explained. He added that the physical toll of his career eventually forced a change, saying: "I had to have a hip replacement... I had a couple years, right? A major surgery every year, like the bill came due all at once. It was, you know, left hip, left knee, right hip, right knee." However, Wig…

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007 First Light developer teases sequels with 'spectacular' Patrick Gibson as 007
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date: 2026-04-27T07:00:16.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Gaming
subject: Movies
subject: Technology
subject: News
description: IO Interactive has hinted 007 First Light is only the start for Patrick Gibson’s James Bond, with more stories potentially on the horizon.
encoded: IO Interactive has teased that 007 First Light could be just the beginning for its take on James Bond, with one of the game’s directors praising Patrick Gibson’s performance as the iconic spy and hinting at more stories to come. Speaking about Dexter: Original Sin star Gibson’s turn as 007, Dominic Vega (missions and audio director on 007 First Light), said the actor has already made a striking impression in the role. "He has filled the shoes of James Bond spectacularly," Vega told Radio Times. "Patrick’s confidence and his poise are very Bond-like, even just in his own day-to-day, but when he takes on the character, it’s something special and I’m really excited for people to see it." Gibson’s casting has already prompted plenty of discussion among Bond fans, and Vega’s comments suggest the developer is feeling confident not only about this first outing, but also about the possibility of building something bigger around this version of the character. In fact, Vega went a step further by suggesting that 007 First Light may not be a one-off. "We want to see Patrick as Bond for a long time. As a studio, we have a long history of expanding things and remixing, so it’s certainly not the last we’ve seen of Patrick. It is the beginning – it’s up to the audience to decide how that goes, but yeah, more to be discovered." While Vega stopped short of confirming any direct sequel plans, the suggestion that this is "the beginning" points to a potentially long future for Gibson’s Bond if players connect with the character and the game itself proves a hit. 007 First Light will chart the rise of a younger James Bond as a "resourceful, and sometimes reckless" recruit in MI6’s training programme, whose sharp instincts and bravery in combat secure him a place in the agency’s newly revived 00 section. IO Interactive has also unveiled a strong cast surrounding Gibson as the young Bond, with Priyanga Burford as M, Alastair Mackenzie as Q and Kiera Lester as Miss Moneypenny. Elsewhere, Le…

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James Bond music legend explains why Lana Del Rey was the perfect fit for 007 First Light - and talks her previous Bond song attempt
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date: 2026-04-23T08:41:55.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Gaming
subject: Movies
subject: Technology
subject: News
description: David Arnold reveals what made the Born to Die singer such a natural match for the new 007 game’s sweeping theme.
encoded: 007 First Light will be the first James Bond video game in 14 years – and developers IO Interactive are pulling out all the stops, recruiting award-winning singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey to perform the title song. Del Rey's track debuted last week to a positive reception from critics and fans, with David Arnold, who scored five Bond films between 1997 and 2008, returning to co-write the song. Speaking to Radio Times, Grammy winner Arnold suggested that Del Rey's "timeless" style – with her music drawing on both mid-20th-century Americana and late-20th-century melancholy pop – made her a perfect fit for the enduring 007 franchise. "What I love about her is that as an artist she feels timeless to me," said Arnold. "I think she could be 'Lana Del Rey' in any of the last eight decades and still be Lana Del Rey – it seems to be that no matter what fashion is doing, she’s being herself. "I’ve always loved that in an artist and certainly most of the ones that I’ve ever worked with are so absolutely, confidently and supremely themselves that you know what you’re going to get is pure, and you know it's going to be well thought through and examined, and there is an honesty and a believability and a credibility in that." Back in 2024, Del Rey revealed that she had previously pitched her song '24' (featured on her 2015 album Honeymoon) to the Bond producers as a potential title theme for Spectre, only to lose out to Sam Smith's 'Writing's on the Wall'. "She’s a big fan of the songs – she submitted a song for Spectre – and so I think she was excited about the idea of doing one for real," Arnold explained. "I was obviously super thrilled that she said she would, because there is something about her which transcends a lot of issues that you might have with an artist that maybe feels like they need to be a certain way to do a Bond theme – she is just effortlessly herself, which is why it feels right." The final effort blends classic 007 grandeur with Lana’s melancholic glamour and …

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Why James Bond's biggest 'failure' was actually a trailblazing moment for the 007 franchise
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creator: Morgan Jeffery
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subject: App features
description: Though it earned a mixed reception, 1989's 007 outing starring Timothy Dalton now feels like a trailblazer.
encoded: Add Licence to Kill to your watchlist It's not often that you'll see Licence to Kill celebrated as the best of Bond – too frequently, Timothy Dalton's second outing as 007 languishes near the bottom of lists, written off as a misjudged attempt to compete with violent '80s action cinema. The film strayed too far from the classic Bond formula, its critics would argue, and failed to connect with audiences as a result. Not helping its muddied reputation is the fact that following its release the Bond franchise went on a then-unprecedented six-year hiatus, with Dalton replaced as leading man when the series did eventually resume with 1995's GoldenEye. It's true that the film is a significant departure from what came before. Drawing more heavily on the source material of Ian Fleming's novels than any movie in the series since the early Sean Connery entries, Licence to Kill sees Bond on a mission of vengeance, our hero ousted – at least temporarily – from MI6 as he seeks bloody retribution against Franz Sanchez (played by Robert Davi), a drug lord responsible for maiming Bond's CIA ally Felix Leiter (David Hedison) as well as the murder (and, it's implied, the rape) of Felix's new bride Della (Priscilla Barnes). The Man with the Golden Gun, this ain't. It's also undeniable that the movie earned a mixed reception from contemporary critics – though there were some positive notices for Dalton's performance and attempts made to modernise 007. The Guardian argued that Licence to Kill lacked "flair", the Daily Express called it "dull" and "tiresome", while The Sunday Times lamented that "any vestiges of the gentleman spy [...] by Ian Fleming" had disappeared, with Bond they claimed now a vengeful vigilante akin to the protagonist of the same year's Batman movie. The numbers also speak for themselves – though it grossed more than four times its budget, Licence to Kill earned the lowest box office return of any Bond film to date (adjusted for inflation). The notion though that the…

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Matt Baker announces new podcast Petcast in collaboration with Radio Times
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date: 2026-04-09T10:37:35.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: audio
subject: Podcasts
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Matt Baker is launching a brand new podcast celebrating the nation’s love of pets, featuring famous faces and heartfelt stories.
encoded: Matt Baker is set to front a brand new podcast series, Matt Baker’s Petcast, launching soon in collaboration with Radio Times. The upcoming series will see the popular presenter – best known for his work on Countryfile, The One Show and Blue Peter – explore one of the UK’s most beloved topics: the special relationship between people and their pets. Across the series, Baker will sit down with big names from the world of TV, entertainment and beyond for relaxed, wide-ranging conversations about the animals that have played a meaningful role in their lives. From the pets they grew up with to the companions they have today, each episode will offer a personal and often nostalgic look at how animals shape our experiences and memories. As well as celebrating those bonds, Petcast will delve into the realities of modern pet ownership. Discussions are set to cover everything from balancing busy lifestyles with caring for animals, to the responsibilities that come with choosing and looking after a pet. The podcast will also touch on the growing conversation around pets and mental wellbeing, exploring the comfort, companionship and routine animals can bring to everyday life. The collaboration with Radio Times marks an exciting expansion into podcasting for both Baker and the brand, building on their shared focus on storytelling and audience connection. Further details, including the full guest line-up and episode schedule, will be announced in due course, but listeners can expect a series filled with humour, honesty and heartfelt moments. Matt Baker’s Petcast will be available soon via major podcast platforms. 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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Daredevil: Born Again season 3 appears set to bring back Marvel legends as cast spotted on-set
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date: 2026-04-04T09:55:56.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: News
description: A new set photo has Marvel fans buzzing about who might be returning next.
encoded: A newly surfaced set photo from Daredevil: Born Again season 3 appears to confirm what Marvel fans have long been hoping for – the return of Luke Cage and Iron Fist to the MCU. The image, taken during filming in New York on Thursday 3 April 2026, shows Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) walking alongside Mike Colter and Finn Jones, who previously starred as Luke Cage and Danny Rand in Marvel’s Netflix era. While Marvel Studios has yet to officially announce their involvement, their presence on set strongly suggests both characters are being reintroduced into the franchise. Luke Cage and Iron Fist were first introduced during Marvel Television’s Netflix era, which ran from 2015 to 2019 and focused on a more grounded corner of the superhero universe. Colter’s Luke Cage debuted in Jessica Jones before leading his own series, where the bulletproof hero became a symbol of Harlem, balancing street-level crime with broader questions of power and responsibility. Jones’s Danny Rand, meanwhile, returned to New York after years presumed dead, reclaiming his role as the Iron Fist – though his series took a more mystical approach, exploring the mythology of K’un-Lun alongside corporate intrigue at Rand Enterprises. The two heroes eventually joined forces with Daredevil and Jessica Jones in The Defenders, where they teamed up to take down the ancient organisation known as the Hand. Following the cancellation of those shows, fans have consistently campaigned for the characters to return, particularly after Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio were brought into the MCU. Momentum behind that campaign grew even stronger when Ritter reprised her role as Jessica Jones in Daredevil: Born Again season. The latest set sighting now appears to take things a step further, hinting at a much broader reunion of Marvel’s street-level heroes. If confirmed, the return of Luke Cage and Iron Fist would mark the first time all four core Defenders – Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist – have appeared t…

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Sinners director Ryan Coogler developing new adaptation of best-selling book series that previously inspired cult TV show
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date: 2026-04-04T09:22:14.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
description: Ryan Coogler is bringing cult ’90s sci-fi hit Animorphs back to screens with a new Disney+ adaptation.
encoded: Ryan Coogler is lining up his next major TV project, with a new adaptation of the hugely popular Animorphs novels in early development at Disney+. The acclaimed filmmaker – fresh from Oscar success for Sinners – will executive produce the series, with writer Bayan Wolcott attached to pen the project, Variety reports. Based on the best-selling book series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant, Animorphs follows a group of teenagers who discover a secret alien invasion and gain the ability to morph into animals in order to fight back. The series blends sci-fi action with coming-of-age drama, as the characters balance high school life with a covert war for Earth’s survival. First published in 1996, the franchise became a global phenomenon, spanning 54 main books and selling more than 35 million copies worldwide. This won’t be the first time the series has been adapted for the screen. A live-action Animorphs show aired on Nickelodeon between 1998 and 2000, running for two seasons and later gaining a cult following among fans of the books. View oEmbed on the source website The new Disney+ version is described as following “a group of teenagers who uncover a hidden threat lurking beneath their everyday lives, all while juggling relationships, curfews, and the chaos of high school”. Coogler has become one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors thanks to a back catalogue that includes Fruitvale Station, Creed and Marvel juggernaut Black Panther, cementing his reputation for combining blockbuster scale with character-driven storytelling. He is currently working under an overall deal with Disney, which also includes a reboot of The X-Files. Sign-up to Disney+ from £5.99 a month. Check out more of our Sci-fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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50 greatest kids' TV shows it's worth children watching
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date: 2026-04-02T08:52:56.000Z
subject: Drama
subject: TV
description: The children’s TV shows that don’t just entertain – but help young minds grow.
encoded: Children’s television has always done more than just pass the time. At its best, it sparks imagination, builds confidence and helps young viewers make sense of the world – all while delivering plenty of laughs along the way. Of course, screens are now part of everyday life for most families, and the conversation has shifted from whether children should watch TV to what’s actually worth watching. Guidance for parents increasingly focuses on balance: choosing age-appropriate programmes, mixing screen time with play and conversation, and remembering that how children watch can matter just as much as what they watch. The good news? Great children’s TV has never been more varied. From gentle, curiosity-led shows and clever educational favourites to gloriously silly, laugh-out-loud classics, the best programmes prove that screen time doesn’t have to be passive – or purely "good for you" – to be valuable. With that in mind, here are 50 of the greatest children’s TV shows — the ones that entertain, inspire and, above all, are truly worth children watching. 1. Blue Peter Six decades after a BBC producer first spied a flag on the side of a ship, everyone has a favourite Blue Peter memory, whether it’s John Noakes swinging from Nelson’s Column, Valerie Singleton battling with sticky-back plastic or a rogue animal stealing the show. At its peak, the programme received thousands of letters a week from viewers hoping to earn the coveted Blue Peter badge. The world’s longest-running children’s TV show may no longer dominate the ratings, but its cultural significance remains unrivalled, continuing to evolve for new generations across broadcast and digital platforms. 2. Grange Hill When Phil Redmond first devised a drama set in a North London comprehensive, he couldn't have guessed it would become a cultural reference point for a generation. Celebrated for its gritty portrayal of school life, the show made heroes of pupils Tucker, Trisha and Roland, and balanced serious issues with …

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Why James Bond's biggest 'failure' was actually a trailblazing moment for the 007 franchise
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date: 2026-04-02T07:30:22.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
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subject: TV
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subject: Contains Trailer
subject: James Bond (franchise)
description: Though it earned a mixed reception, 1989's 007 outing starring Timothy Dalton now feels like a trailblazer.
encoded: It's not often that you'll see 1989's Licence to Kill celebrated as the best of Bond – too frequently, Timothy Dalton's second outing as 007 languishes near the bottom of lists, written off as a misjudged attempt to compete with violent '80s action cinema. The film strayed too far from the classic Bond formula, its critics would argue, and failed to connect with audiences as a result. Not helping its muddied reputation is the fact that following its release the Bond franchise went on a then-unprecedented six-year hiatus, with Dalton replaced as leading man when the series did eventually resume with 1995's GoldenEye. It's true that the film is a significant departure from what came before. Drawing more heavily on the source material of Ian Fleming's novels than any movie in the series since the early Sean Connery entries, Licence to Kill sees Bond on a mission of vengeance, our hero ousted – at least temporarily – from MI6 as he seeks bloody retribution against Franz Sanchez (played by Robert Davi), a drug lord responsible for maiming Bond's CIA ally Felix Leiter (David Hedison) as well as the murder (and, it's implied, the rape) of Felix's new bride Della (Priscilla Barnes). The Man with the Golden Gun, this ain't. It's also undeniable that the movie earned a mixed reception from contemporary critics – though there were some positive notices for Dalton's performance and attempts made to modernise 007. The Guardian argued that Licence to Kill lacked "flair", the Daily Express called it "dull" and "tiresome", while The Sunday Times lamented that "any vestiges of the gentleman spy [...] by Ian Fleming" had disappeared, with Bond they claimed now a vengeful vigilante akin to the protagonist of the same year's Batman movie. Read more: How to choose the next James Bond, with casting boss Debbie McWilliams The numbers also speak for themselves – though it grossed more than four times its budget, Licence to Kill earned the lowest box office return of any Bond film to date (…

Watch Apple TV's new drama Star City before it launches – exclusive preview and cast Q&A
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date: 2026-03-31T07:00:43.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: News
description: Radio Times readers can get an early look at Apple TV's highly anticipated new drama with a special screening of the first two episodes.
encoded: Apple TV's next big drama is almost here – and Radio Times readers have the chance to see it before anyone else. We're offering an exclusive opportunity to catch Star City, the highly anticipated new space-race series, ahead of its official launch, with a special preview screening and cast Q&A in London. Taking place on Wednesday 29 April, the Radio Times reader event will showcase the first two episodes of the gripping new drama, followed by a live Q&A with stars Rhys Ifans and Anna Maxwell Martin, alongside creatives from the series. The event will be held at Screen 1, The Cinema in the Power Station, Battersea (London, SW11 8BJ), with a drinks reception from 6:30pm ahead of the screening at 7:15pm. Best of all, tickets are completely free for Radio Times readers. To secure your place, visit seetickets.com/tour/radio-times-and-apple-tv-preview-star-city or scan the QR code featured in the latest issue of Radio Times. Set against the backdrop of the high-stakes space race, Star City promises to deliver a compelling mix of ambition, rivalry and human drama, with Ifans and Maxwell Martin leading a stellar cast in what’s already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about series of the year. Guests attending the event will be among the very first to experience the show, with an exclusive preview of episodes 1 and 2 ahead of its debut on Apple TV. Why not get ahead of the crowd and see it before everyone else? Read more: For All Mankind renewed for season 5 and brand new spin-off announced For All Mankind spin-off series release date confirmed with first look at "gripping" space-race drama Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to see Star City on the big screen – tickets are free but limited, so head to seetickets.com/tour/radio-times-and-apple-tv-preview-star-city now to secure your place. Add Star City to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editor…

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HBO responds to question of a potential Doctor Who partnership with the BBC
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date: 2026-03-30T05:00:32.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Exclusive
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
description: HBO boss Casey Bloys breaks silence on Doctor Who rumours after Disney+ exit — and refuses to rule out a future partnership.
encoded: HBO boss Casey Bloys has responded to reports linking the broadcaster to Doctor Who, following the conclusion of the BBC's deal with Disney+. Disney+ partnered with the BBC beginning with 2023's 60th anniversary Doctor Who specials, followed by two subsequent seasons of the sci-fi series and a spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea. It was announced in October 2025 that the deal would not be extended, though the BBC’s director of drama commissioning Lindsay Salt insisted that the corporation itself remains "fully committed to Doctor Who", announcing a 2026 Christmas special from showrunner Russell T Davies. Last month, Salt was asked by Deadline if HBO Max could act as a new streaming partner on Doctor Who, following co-production deals between HBO and the BBC on upcoming series Half Man (from Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd) and the Michaela Coel vehicle First Day on Earth. Salt did not rule out the possibility, noting that HBO "have been great partners creatively". In conversation with Radio Times, Casey Bloys (chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content) was asked if he'd be interested in partnering on Doctor Who – and Bloys also seemed open to the idea. "It has not been presented to us," he clarified. "As with anything, I would say 'Never say never' – it's just not something that I know about." The last season of Doctor Who ended on a surprising twist, bringing Ncuti Gatwa’s time as the Doctor to a dramatic close. In the closing moments, the Doctor began to regenerate, only for the new incarnation to be revealed as a shock returning face: Billie Piper. Her brief appearance left fans stunned and set the Whoniverse buzzing with speculation about what comes next... Back in December, writer/producer Davies revealed that he had shared plot details for the upcoming Christmas special with BBC bosses – and apparently what's to come left them "with jaws agape, loving it". View Green Video on the source website HBO Max launches in the UK and Ireland on 26 March. Visit hbom…

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HBO boss Casey Bloys talks Harry Potter, The Pitt, key franchises and big new bets as network launches streamer in UK
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date: 2026-03-28T08:00:56.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
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subject: Exclusive
subject: HBO
subject: HBO Max
description: From big IP to low-budget experiments, HBO’s boss explains how the network decides what’s worth making.
encoded: The man shaping HBO’s future is thinking less about algorithms and more about instinct. As Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, looks ahead to the UK launch of HBO Max on Thursday 26 March, his guiding principle remains strikingly simple: make television people will pay for – and make it unlike anything else. "One of the things about working at HBO for as long as I have… is that, before streaming, we were unique in that we were television people were asked to pay for," he says. "So in development, we would naturally ask ourselves: does this feel like television worth paying for?" It’s a deceptively powerful framework – one that has shaped everything from Game of Thrones to Euphoria – and continues to underpin HBO’s strategy as it expands its direct-to-consumer offering in the UK. Bloys is clear that there is no single answer to that question. "Does it feel like a spectacle? Does it feel cinematic? Does it feel like it’s pushing boundaries in some way? Does it feel like it’s breaking new talent that you wouldn’t see somewhere else?" What matters, he suggests, is not the definition but the discipline of asking. "There are many ways to approach it… but the fact that we’re asking the question has been a good guide for us." Just as important is what that question rules out. "One of the things we’ve also asked over the years… is whether it feels like something you could see somewhere else or not." That instinct – to differentiate rather than replicate – has been key to HBO’s evolution, even when it has meant challenging internal assumptions. Bloys recalls how Girls once felt unusual for the network, given the long-held belief that the "male head of household" was the primary cable subscriber. Game of Thrones, meanwhile, initially struck some as an outlier. "I remember when it came out it felt a bit like 'swords and sandals'," he says. "Something like Euphoria... we’d never had a protagonist be that young." What links those shows is not genre but risk – an…

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Will there be more Dune spin-offs after Prophecy? HBO boss speaks on franchise future
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date: 2026-03-28T07:00:42.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Exclusive
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
description: HBO’s Casey Bloys weighs up the future of Dune on TV – and why more spin-offs aren’t guaranteed.
encoded: HBO boss Casey Bloys has addressed the future of the Dune TV universe, suggesting that while more spin-offs are possible, the network is taking a careful, quality-first approach. Dune: Prophecy, a prequel to the Denis Villeneuve films Dune and Dune: Part Two, premiered on HBO in November 2024, with a second season now in the works. Fans have already begun speculating about what other stories from the franchise could make it to screen, but Bloys (chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content) made clear that nothing is being rushed into production. "I think with all of these properties, you could see… I mean, putting aside that there are various constraints about what you can and can't do, show-by-show… but I think with any show, you can imagine various prequels, sequels, whatever," he told Radio Times. "But even with that, I go back to… I look at it script-by-script. You know, just because something is big IP in terms of viewership or fan base, nothing guarantees that people are going to tune in… well, maybe they'll turn in initially, but nothing guarantees the show will be good or that the audience will be big and stay big." Bloys added: "There's no guarantees to it at all. So [IP is] a nice thing to have, but you still have to develop. You still have to go through development and find shows that are worthy of investing your time and money in." View Green Video on the source website The comments echo HBO’s broader strategy with its biggest franchises, including the ever-growing world of Game of Thrones, where spin-offs are developed cautiously rather than commissioned en masse. For now, the focus remains firmly on Dune: Prophecy, which explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit and expands on the universe created by Frank Herbert. While further spin-offs have not been confirmed, Bloys’s remarks suggest HBO is open to exploring more stories from Arrakis – provided they meet the same high standards. Fans will have to wait and see whether Dune: Prophecy proves to be the begi…

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HBO boss reveals why Industry is ending with season 5 – and hints at next project from show creators
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date: 2026-03-27T17:00:20.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Exclusive
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
description: Industry is set to end with season 5, as HBO boss Casey Bloys reflects on its bold beginnings – and teases what its creators might do next.
encoded: HBO boss Casey Bloys has opened up about the decision to bring Industry to a close with its upcoming fifth season – while also teasing what could come next from its creators. Industry originally followed the personal and professional lives of a group of young graduates who begin their careers at Pierpoint & Co, a prestigious London investment bank, with later seasons broadening the scope of the story to explore the wider UK financial world and the powerful institutions shaping it. The finance drama, created by Konrad Kay and Mickey Down, began life as something of an experiment for HBO, according to Bloys (chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content). "It’s interesting because the origins were [executive producer] Jane Tranter and I talking, and it was really kind of an experiment,” he told Radio Times. "Could we do a show for a relatively small budget… she’s got a studio in Cardiff, and if we came up with something that we could shoot in Cardiff and used young talent – like, basically kids out of drama school – was there something in that low-cost model that would make sense?" Bloys revealed that the project quickly came together after Kay and Down pitched their idea, drawing on their own experiences in the finance world. "She came to me with this idea that Konrad and Mickey had pitched to her… about basically a young analyst training programme," he said. "It was a very easy yes." He added that the show’s fresh approach – both in front of and behind the camera – was a major part of its appeal. "They were relatively new writers, and it felt like a really interesting way to approach something, to go in and say, we’re going to cast people right out of drama school and give these young writers a shot and see what happens. I love how it turned out." View oEmbed on the source website Now, with the series approaching its fifth outing, Bloys believes the timing is right to wrap up the story. "In terms of 'why now?', I mean, it’s been five seasons… I think five seasons is a reall…

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Game of Thrones spin-off plans get update from HBO boss as he notes "script by script" approach
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date: 2026-03-27T08:00:51.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
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subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Exclusive
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
description: HBO boss Casey Bloys shares a fresh update on Game of Thrones spin-offs, revealing why the network is taking a cautious approach to expanding the franchise.
encoded: HBO boss Casey Bloys has offered a fresh update on the future of the ever-expanding Game of Thrones universe – making it clear that the network is taking a cautious, quality-first approach to any potential spin-offs. Speaking about the franchise’s future, Bloys (chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content) stressed that HBO is deliberately avoiding committing to a set number of new shows, instead evaluating projects on an individual basis. "You know, we kind of take an individual approach," he told Radio Times. "I don’t like to make any decisions ahead of time, like 'we need so many spin-offs' because I think when you do that, you put yourself in a position where you may compromise." He continued: "So I like to do it on a script-by-script basis." The comments come as interest in the world of Westeros remains high following the success of House of the Dragon and a second season of another spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, also on the way. However, Bloys was keen to emphasise that not everything in development will make it to screen – despite frequent speculation from fans. "I think one of the challenges with a show or a franchise that’s as popular as Game of Thrones is kind of anything we develop will get speculated about, talked about, and some people will think it’s an actual show," he said. "And I always do like to remind people we’ve had exactly two spin-offs… and a lot of speculation elsewhere." Bloys went on to explain that developing multiple ideas is a necessary part of finding the right projects – even if many don’t progress beyond the early stages. "In order to get the best shows, you really do have to develop a lot of things… not just for Game of Thrones, but for television in general," he said. "You try a lot of things. Some things you think are going to be good may actually be good. Some don't turn out well." "So you really just have to give yourself that ability to try a lot of different things without committing to a show. That process of development…

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Harry Potter TV series spin-offs are not planned at HBO, confirms network CEO
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date: 2026-03-26T08:00:50.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
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subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
description: HBO’s Harry Potter reboot promises a deeper, “books plus” retelling – but don’t expect a sprawling Wizarding World franchise to follow.
encoded: HBO is embarking on a new adaptation of the Harry Potter book series – but don't expect any spin-offs exploring other aspects of the Wizarding World. It's been 16 years since the much-loved film series starring Daniel Radcliffe concluded, and an ambitious new screen version inspired by JK Rowling's novels has been confirmed to be arriving over Christmas 2026. But while the previous films were followed by a spin-off trilogy in the form of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movies, Casey Bloys (chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content) has insisted that the new TV series is not intended as a launchpad for any kind of Harry Potter shared universe on-screen. "First of all, we'll be so busy… adapting the books is going to be a long process," Bloys told Radio Times. "So, no, the idea is not to go into this and turn it into, you know, a DC or a Marvel, or anything like that. The idea is to go in and do the books. "The opportunity, the creative opportunity, is to spend more time to spend more time with the books than an arbitrary two-hour runtime of a movie." Bloys added that he is "thrilled" with what he's seen of the Harry Potter series so far, describing it "books plus" – in other words, both adapting and expanding on the original novels. "There will be things in the show that were not in the movies, but also were not necessarily in the books, but are not off-canon, you just didn't necessarily see them," he hinted. View oEmbed on the source website Dominic McLaughlin will take on the role of Harry Potter in the new series, joined by Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. Meanwhile, John Lithgow will take on the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore, with Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Harry Potter author JK Rowling has faced backlash in some quarters due to her views on transgender rights. In 2020, she published a lengthy statement detailing her stance on sex and gend…

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Grey's Anatomy legends confirmed to depart series after 18 years in beloved roles
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date: 2026-03-25T17:40:07.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
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subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: Two of Grey’s Anatomy's most popular doctors are scrubbing out for good, as Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd exit the long-running drama after nearly two decades.
encoded: Grey’s Anatomy will say goodbye to two of its longest-serving stars, as Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd are set to leave the hit medical drama in its upcoming season 22 finale. Raver and McKidd – who play fan favourites Dr Teddy Altman and Dr Owen Hunt – will bow out when the final episode airs on Wednesday 7 May on ABC in the US. The pair have been central to the show for nearly two decades, with McKidd joining in season 5 in 2008 and Raver arriving in season 6 before becoming a series regular in 2010. Their characters’ on-off relationship – which saw them meet as Army majors in Iraq before eventually marrying in season 18 – has been one of the drama’s most enduring storylines. Despite a turbulent recent chapter, which saw Teddy and Owen divorce after a failed attempt at an open marriage, there are hints the duo could still get a happy ending. Series creator Shonda Rhimes teased as much, saying it was "both bittersweet and joyful to give this couple the happy ending their story deserves". Their exits have been described as a creative decision, and – in keeping with other Grey’s Anatomy departures – the door has been left open for potential future returns. Over the years, both actors have made a major impact behind the camera as well. McKidd has directed 48 episodes since 2011, including the upcoming finale, while Raver has stepped into the director’s chair on multiple occasions since season 19. Reflecting on his time on the show, McKidd said: "Grey’s Anatomy has been a huge chapter of my life, creatively and personally... Playing Dr Owen Hunt and directing on the show have both shaped me enormously." Raver added that portraying Teddy Altman "will always hold a dear and special place in my heart", thanking fans for their "unwavering devotion" over the years. Showrunner Meg Marinis paid tribute to both actors, praising McKidd’s "extraordinary depth and heart" across 18 seasons and Raver’s "fierce and raw portrayal" of Teddy, adding: "This is never truly a goodbye." Produc…

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The Last of Us future addressed by HBO boss – plus update on Baldur’s Gate series
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date: 2026-03-25T17:00:02.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
description: HBO boss Casey Bloys hints The Last of Us could end with season 3, as Craig Mazin maps out the final chapter of the hit drama.
encoded: HBO is staying in business with The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin – even if the next season of the post-apocalyptic drama is shaping up to be its last. A third season was announced back in April 2025, before the second had aired, with Mazin later confirmed to be taking the helm as sole creative helm following the departure of co-showrunner Neil Druckmann. Speaking to Radio Times, Casey Bloys (chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content) confirmed that the upcoming run of episodes – which will see Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) take centre stage – is expected to bring the series to a close. "I believe that's where Craig is thinking," said Bloys. "We always leave the the door open, but I believe that's where he is thinking." The series wrapping up would allow Mazin to move on to new projects, including a Baldur's Gate television show, with Bloys indicating that the writer/producer would not focus on this new video game adaptation until after The Last of Us has concluded. "Anything that Craig is interested in, I'm interested in," Bloys said of the Baldur's Gate series. "Obviously, he's deep into season 3 of The Last of Us – but Baldur’s Gate was something he brought to us. He's very passionate about it, and he's thinking about it, and we've talked about it, but he's going to focus on The Last of Us, and then come back to [Baldur’s Gate] when he's got more time." Baldur's Gate is a series of roleplaying video games set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, but rather than adapting one game or a series of games, Mazin's television project will reportedly be a sequel, taking place immediately after the events of Baldur’s Gate 3. The third season of The Last of Us began filming this month (March 2026) and is expected to air in 2027, with Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced returning to the cast, alongside new cast additions Jason Ritter, Patrick Wilson and Clea DuVall. Jorge Lendeborg Jr will also join the cast, replacing Danny Ramirez in the role of Manny due to scheduling conflicts. Seaso…

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HBO boss reveals how hit medical drama The Pitt recaptures a "lost art" in television
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date: 2026-03-25T13:31:41.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
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subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Exclusive
subject: HBO Max
subject: News
description: HBO's Casey Bloys says The Pitt is bringing back a "lost art" – a punchy, 15-episode medical drama built to return, year after year.
encoded: Highly-anticipated medical drama The Pitt will finally be available to watch in the UK from Thursday 26 March – with the entire first season landing on the new HBO Max platform, followed by new episodes of season 2 weekly. The series marks a creative reunion for Noah Wyle and executive producer John Wells, who previously collaborated on the groundbreaking ER. To mark the launch of HBO Max in the UK – with The Pitt as one of its key launch titles, along with new Steve Carell comedy Rooster and a new season of The Comeback starring Lisa Kudrow – Radio Times spoke with Casey Bloys (chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content) about what he feels sets The Pitt apart from its competitors. "One of the things with The Pitt… what we would do sometimes is look around the landscape and see what's not being done or what's not out there," Bloys explained. "And one of the things that occurred to us was a lot of the people were chasing us [HBO], doing seven or eight episodes, prestige series, limited series, whatever. "And one of the things that kind of got neglected was, for lack of a better word, broadcast-style shows… so more than seven or eight episodes – in the case of The Pitt, 15 episodes – and really the ability to return on an annual basis, which is somewhat of a lost art. "So when we looked around and said, ‘Well, what's not there?’, that kind of show – more than eight episodes and coming back every year – felt like something that was missing." View Green Video on the source website The series is set in the emergency department of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center – known as 'the Pitt' – with each season following Dr Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch (Wyle) and staff as they battle a gruelling 15-hour shift amid shortages and limited funding, with every episode unfolding over roughly one hour of that shift. The Pitt premiered on HBO Max in the US on 9 January 2025, with the second launching almost exactly 12 months later – 8 January 2026. "I know every January we're going to have a …

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BAFTA Television Awards 2026 P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award nominees revealed – here’s how to vote
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date: 2026-03-23T14:58:24.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: TV
description: Six unforgettable TV moments are up for this year’s P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award – and you can help decide the winner.
encoded: Above: the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment trophy. Voting is now open for one of the most talked-about prizes at this year’s BAFTA Television Awards – the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award – you can cast your vote now via the official BAFTA site. The award celebrates the most impactful scenes on screen over the past year and is the only category at the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises decided entirely by the UK public. This year’s shortlist brings together six unforgettable moments spanning drama, comedy and entertainment – and viewers now have the chance to crown the winner themselves. As part of the vote, fans can also enter a prize draw for the chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets to attend the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall and the P&O Cruises After-Party on Sunday 10 May 2026.* What is the Memorable Moment Award? The P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award honours the scenes that got the nation talking – whether dramatic, emotional, hilarious or uplifting. A jury of TV experts selects the shortlist, before handing over to the UK public to decide the winner. It’s the only BAFTA Television Award voted for by viewers, making it a true reflection of what resonated most with audiences. This year’s nominees showcase the breadth of British television, from powerful drama to laugh-out-loud comedy and gripping reality TV. Vote now via the official BAFTA site. The nominees Below are the six shortlisted moments, presented in alphabetical order: Adolescence – Jamie snaps at the psychologist Jamie (Owen Cooper) becomes frustrated and then flies into a rage during his assessment by child psychologist Briony (Erin Doherty). Big Boys – “I didn’t make it, did I?” The Narrator (Jack Rooke) informs Danny (Jon Pointing) of his fate in the Big Boys finale episode, before Danny asks Jack for an alternate ending. A sliding-doors moment of the two potential routes Danny could take, becomes a powerful reminder of why anyone struggling should always choose to stay. Blue L…

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Dame Jenni Murray remembered: her deeply personal call for dignity in death
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date: 2026-03-20T20:58:50.000Z
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
description: The late broadcaster’s powerful words on loss, dignity and the end of life.
encoded: Broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray, best known for hosting BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour for more than three decades, has died at the age of 75. A defining voice in British broadcasting, she spent 33 years on the programme, becoming its longest-serving presenter and conducting landmark interviews with figures including Margaret Thatcher, Hillary Clinton and Margaret Atwood. Following the news of her death, BBC director general Tim Davie paid tribute to Murray as "a broadcasting icon", while Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya described her as "warm, fearless and beloved by listeners". Below, we revisit one of her most personal columns, first published in Radio Times magazine in February 2022, in which she reflects on death, dignity and the right to choose. I’ve been thinking a great deal about death in recent weeks and particularly asking what might be the manner of my own passing. My hope to have the right, when the time comes, to choose to die with dignity in my own home surrounded by the people who love me began some 16 years ago when I witnessed, within six months of each other, the death of my mother and then my father. For a whole year my mother suffered terrible pain and total incapacity in a care home as Parkinson’s disease made her life a misery. Each time I saw her she begged me to help her die. I could do nothing. Helping her would have meant breaking the law. She died, just before Christmas, alone, having reached the point where she was unable to swallow. It was not the death she would have wanted. It was not the death I wanted for her. My father used a week in the following May where I was unable to visit him to try to take his own life. It’s not unusual for people suffering unbearable pain to kill themselves in horrific ways that cause shock and misery for their loved ones. My father’s plan was to starve himself. After a neighbour found him and called me, I managed to persuade him to go to hospital where he was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. In the nearby ho…

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Doctor Who writer explains how new revamp of "unloved" Peter Davison story will address "failings" of original version
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date: 2026-03-12T19:00:12.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
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subject: BBC
subject: News
description: Pete McTighe reveals how his team have revamped 1984's Warriors of the Deep to create a new, enhanced viewing experience.
encoded: Pitting the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) against the united force of the Silurians and the Sea Devils onboard an undersea military base, against the backdrop of a looming nuclear war... it sounds like perfect fodder for a classic Doctor Who adventure, but 1984's Warriors of the Deep has long been considered one of the weaker entries in the show's long history. It's possible that could be about to change, though – with a new special edition of the story available on the Doctor Who: The Collection: Season 21 Blu-ray set looking to repair its reputation by retroactively addressing some of the issues which impacted its production 42 years ago. Speaking at a BFI Southbank screening, Pete McTighe – writer on Doctor Who and spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea, who also oversaw the revamp of this story – called Warriors of the Deep "quite an unloved story", adding that it was "was kind of crying out [to be revisited], purely because I actually felt there's a really, really good story buried in [...] the original version." McTighe explained: "We know from the history books that they were so challenged in terms of time in the studio. Pennant Roberts, the director, didn't have enough time to get all the coverage he wanted, so the battle scenes were just locked-off wide shots. They didn't have time to get the lighting right, so there's lots of issues… "In my opinion, a lot of the failings of it happened because they were so under pressure in the studio to to actually just finish the thing." The original plan for the special edition was simply to use modern visual effects to replace the Myrka – one of Doctor Who's less-convincing monsters – but this soon expanded to encompass a more thorough reworking, including shooting new footage. "Looking at the story, I felt there was so much more we could do with it," said McTighe. "It could be re-edited to be tighter. A lot of the battle sequences in Warriors of the Deep, they weren't able to get the coverage – so we decided tha…

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Peter Davison explains why he decided to quit Doctor Who and "burn the bridges" after 3 years
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date: 2026-03-10T10:35:05.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
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subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: Davison clarifies why he declined to stay on for a fourth year – and why he's never hesitated to return to the series.
encoded: The fifth actor to portray the Doctor, Peter Davison opted to depart Doctor Who in 1984 following a successful three-season run – and now he's elaborated on why he left, and why he's never been afraid to come back. Speaking at a BFI Southbank event to promote the Doctor Who: The Collection: Season 21 Blu-ray set (out 16 March), Davison admitted he feared being typecast – adding that he was "very lucky" to land projects in the years that followed that allowed him to showcase his range as an actor. "I was asked to do a fourth year – and originally I had in my head I'd do three years, and I thought it was time just to burn the bridges and move on," he explained. "I thought I could get away with it. Three years, you can get away with it, and people will still think of you for other things when you leave. I think if you do more than that, it becomes difficult. People just go, 'Oh, he's Doctor Who' so I just thought, [do] three years and be brave and move on." He continued: "I got something quite soon afterwards, which kind of broke the spell of Doctor Who, so a consequence of that was I never needed to move away from Doctor Who. I was always very happy to do anything that was connected with it that came along afterwards." Indeed, Davison has reprised the Fifth Doctor several times on screen, in Children in Need special Dimensions in Time (1993), subsequent special Time Crash (2007), Jodie Whittaker's Doctor Who swan-song The Power of the Doctor (2022) and the BBC iPlayer series Tales of the TARDIS (2023). Most recently, he donned the cricket whites again for the mini-episode Destination: Daleks, produced to promote the Doctor Who: The Collection: Season 21 Blu-ray set. The upcoming set includes several stories with updated special effects, including The Awakening, Frontios, Resurrection of the Daleks and The Caves of Androzani. Warriors of the Deep receives a full Special Edition overhaul with a new four-part edit, freshly created visual effects and a 5.1 surround sound …

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Skins and Game of Thrones favourite's role in The Capture finally revealed – as creator teases season 3 role
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date: 2026-03-08T22:00:05.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
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subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: Joe Dempsie made a brief, surprising appearance in the season opener.
encoded: *Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Capture season 3, episode 1* Still catching your breath after The Capture's season 3 premiere? We can't blame you – the first episode of the BBC thriller in almost four years had it all, from the shocking demise of an established character to a surprising first glimpse at a Skins and Game of Thrones favourite. The opener initially saw Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) riding high – appointed acting Commander of Counter Terrorism Command and about to unveil a new technological breakthrough that could put pay to the threat of the covert video manipulation programme "Correction" for good. But by the time the credits rolled, everything had fallen apart – Rachel's promotion was ripped away, her close ally Isaac Turner (Paapa Essiedu) had been assassinated, and her new boss and the man who pulled the trigger were apparently revealed to be one-and-the-same, Noah Pierson (Killian Scott). But eagle-eyed viewers might have noticed another twist in the tale – the security footage of Isaac's killing, apparently adjusted using Correction, did not show Noah as the gunman, but another, as yet-unknown-character played by Joe Dempsie. Dempsie's casting in the new season of The Capture was announced back in April 2025, but details of who he was playing were kept under wraps – and now it's clear why! Speaking at a recent press screening, series creator/writer Ben Chanan said: "I love Joe Dempsie – to cast him in that role was an absolute dream. He was my absolute first choice, and we got him. I was very, very excited." But why is Dempsie's character being used as a patsy for someone else's crime? Chanan would only reveal that he "comes into the story a lot more than you've seen him so far", while The Capture's executive producer Rosie Alison teased that the arc of this new character has parallels with that of Isaac Turner and season 1's Shaun Emery (Callum Turner). "In the first three seasons of The Capture, you've sometimes seen people …

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Doctor Who spin-off with Peter Davison is getting a sequel – but there’s a twist
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date: 2026-03-03T12:19:32.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: The cliffhanger ending to Destination: Daleks will finally be resolved.
encoded: Doctor Who fans were treated to a special mini-episode revisiting the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) and Tegan (Janet Fielding) back in December – and now it's been confirmed that we'll be getting a follow-up. Destination: Daleks was produced to promote the release of Doctor Who: The Collection: Season 21 on Blu-ray and saw the pair receive a desperate message from another old friend – Turlough (Mark Strickson). Turlough was last seen in 1984's Planet of Fire, opting to leave the Doctor and Tegan behind to return to his homeworld of Trion – since invaded by the Daleks. The mini-episode ended on a cliffhanger, with our heroes in Dalek custody – and writer Pete McTighe (The War Between the Land and the Sea) has revealed we'll soon find out where the story goes next. View oEmbed on the source website "I had lots and lots of friends, including Russell T Davies, message me saying… but what happens next?" McTighe explained at a BFI Southbank screening to promote the Blu-ray release. "I kind of knew what happened next, but obviously I don't have 5 million quid to make it, so I rang my friend Marcus [Hearn] at Doctor Who Magazine and said, ‘How would you feel about continuing the story as a comic strip?’, and he said yes." McTighe elaborated that "a very special supplement" to be released by Doctor Who Magazine in the coming months will "continue the story, and you'll see what happens on Trion." It's exciting news for fans – th0ugh Peter Davison, also in attendance at the BFI event, cheekily refused to rule out the possibility that Destination: Daleks might also get a live-action sequel. "I'm looking forward to the comic strip of the Dalek story, because then that'll be picked up by a Hollywood studio, so by the time I'm about 86 or 87, we should have a movie version of it!" he quipped. The upcoming Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 21 Blu-ray includes a wealth of new bonus material alongside the Destination: Daleks short. Several stories feature updated special effects, in…

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Radio Times and Latitude Festival launch vote to find the greatest TV show of the past 20 years
type: item
date: 2026-03-02T17:32:01.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: TV
subject: News
description: From prestige drama to global streaming hits – cast your vote and help decide the winner.
encoded: Radio Times has partnered with Latitude Festival to ask one big question: which television series has truly defined the past two decades? From gripping prestige dramas to era-defining comedies and global streaming sensations, the last 20 years have delivered an extraordinary range of storytelling – and now viewers are being invited to choose the one programme that stands above the rest. Fans can cast their votes now, after which a jury of TV personalities, writers and producers will decide the final winner. The result will be revealed live on stage at Latitude Festival at Henham Park later this summer as part of the anniversary celebrations. Television audiences have watched empires rise and fall in Game of Thrones and Succession, stepped inside the corridors of power with The Crown, and witnessed the devastating realities of Baltimore’s drug trade in The Wire. Closer to home, viewers have been hooked by the nerve-shredding tension of Line of Duty and Happy Valley, while Breaking Bad stunned with its brutal brilliance and Fleabag left audiences reeling with its emotional honesty. International hits have also reshaped the TV landscape. South Korea’s Squid Game became a global phenomenon, Germany’s Dark redefined sci-fi storytelling, and Spain’s Money Heist proved subtitles were no barrier to worldwide success. Comedy has flourished on both sides of the Atlantic. British favourites such as Gavin & Stacey, Derry Girls, Taskmaster and Inside No. 9 have delivered laughs in very different ways, while US hits including The Office, Parks and Recreation, Schitt’s Creek and Ted Lasso showed comedy can be both hilarious and heartfelt. Landmark factual and entertainment shows such as Strictly Come Dancing, The Great British Bake Off and Sir David Attenborough’s Planet Earth II have brought audiences together, while drama has continued to push boundaries, with Peaky Blinders, Luther, Black Mirror, I May Destroy You, Mad Men, The Handmaid’s Tale, The White Lotus, Slow Horses and …

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Ghosts feature film officially confirmed as cast and crew unveiled in huge production update
type: item
date: 2026-02-27T10:28:20.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Movies
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: Button House is reopening its doors as the BBC comedy favourite Ghosts returns in a big-screen adventure featuring the original cast.
encoded: The beloved BBC comedy Ghosts is officially heading to the big screen. BBC Film, Lionsgate, BBC Studios and Monumental Television have announced a new feature-length adventure titled Ghosts: The Possession of Button House. Original stars, writers and creators Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond have penned the family film, with Lolly Adefope, Charlotte Ritchie and Kiell Smith-Bynoe also returning to star. The film marks a major reunion for the team behind the award-winning sitcom, which ran for five seasons on BBC One and concluded in 2023 with a finale watched by 7.2m viewers. Directing duties will be handled by Simon Hynd (Ghosts, Motherland), with filming set to take place at West Horsley Place in Surrey – the real-life Button House – and surrounding locations. "We thought we had said goodbye to Button House at the end of the final series. We never planned to come back," the Ghosts creative team said. "But when we had the idea for this story, we all got so excited that we couldn’t resist returning to our haunted home for one more adventure." They added they are looking forward to reuniting and welcoming "brilliant new faces" for what they describe as a "soul-stirring tale of life and death." BBC Film director Eva Yates said the broadcaster is "overjoyed" to bring Ghosts back for "a hilarious and cinematic adventure". The movie spin-off is the latest expansion of the Ghosts franchise, with a US adaptation currently in its fifth season, with a sixth already commissioned. Versions have also been produced in France, Germany, Australia and Greece, with the format also recently licensed in Czechia. Read more: Ghosts star Jim Howick addresses film rumours – and "obvious" requirement for screen sequel Ghosts creators reflect on emotional challenge of ending show at Christmas Filming for Ghosts: The Possession of Button House will begin next month. Ghosts is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Add Ghosts to you…

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Finn Bálor talks facing CM Punk at WWE Elimination Chamber, the future of the Judgment Day and if the Demon will return
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date: 2026-02-27T08:00:22.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Wrestling
subject: Netflix
description: Bálor opens up about his upcoming rematch with CM Punk and why it was the right time to revive his old theme music.
encoded: WWE Superstar Finn Bálor wants to use his upcoming match against CM Punk to "rewrite the narrative" of his career – and remove the "stain" of a title abdication that has haunted him for almost 10 years. Nearly a decade since a shoulder injury forced him to relinquish the WWE Universal Championship just 24 hours after winning the title, Bálor will go up against Punk – the current World Heavyweight Champion – at Saturday's Elimination Chamber event in Punk’s hometown of Chicago. "I feel like it's time to to rewrite the narrative," Bálor told Radio Times. "For 10 years, people have been saying, 'What if? What if he didn't get hurt? What if he remained champion? What if he didn't have to relinquish the title? And I feel like, no matter what I've done over the last 10 years – be it win multiple Intercontinental Championships, go back to NXT to win the Championship, a United States Championship, multiple Tag Team Championships – no matter how hard I try to remove this little stain from my career, it's like... what if I can't do it?" Continuing, he explained: "But I feel like this is the moment where I can finally right that wrong, rewrite my narrative and change everyone else's perspective of my career, because people seem to perceive it as a failure, that I never recovered from that injury, where in fact I look at it as a success story, where I was this kid from a small town in Ireland with no wrestling industry, no wrestling schools, barely any wrestling on the TV, with a goal of having one match – and 16 years later, on my first night on Raw, I beat Roman Reigns. On my first Pay-per-view, I pinned Seth Rollins. "So for me, that's a success story, not this great tragedy that everyone wants to talk about." Bálor previously faced Punk in in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 19 January – though he lost that match, Bálor (born in Bray, County Wicklow) described that edition of WWE Raw as "the most memorable night of [his] career", adding: "To share the ring with someone who I'd …

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