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items: When does MAFS Australia 2026 start in the UK? Here's how to watch
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items: Star Wars: The Acolyte - Release date, trailer and latest news
items: Blue Lights star Siân Brooke hints more character deaths could happen
items: Who is Tim Campbell? Meet Lord Sugar's newest aide
items: Who are STAND UNIQU3? UK’s Junior Eurovision 2023 entry
items: Big Brother’s Matty on love triangle: "Jordan doesn’t reciprocate Henry’s feelings"
items: Every celebrity who’s appeared on Selling Sunset
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When does MAFS Australia 2026 start in the UK? Here's how to watch
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date: 2026-03-09T14:26:11.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: On demand
description: Your guide to how to watch Married At First Sight Australia in the UK.
encoded: Married at First Sight Australia, the more chaotic counterpart to the UK dating show which sees Aussie singles tie the knot with strangers selected for them by relationship experts, is returning in 2026. This year’s cast includes a real mix of singles, including a confidence and charisma consultant, a farmer and a team leader – so there is something for everyone! There are some surprises along the way, with new twists and turns featured in this year's experiment, including 'revelations week'... Wondering when MAFS Australia is set to begin and how you can watch it in the UK? Read on for everything you need to know. When does MAFS Australia 2026 air in the UK? Tonight is the night! Married at First Sight Australia 2026 will air on E4 in the UK on Monday 9 March at 7:30pm. New episodes air every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The confirmed release schedule so far is as follows: Episode 1 – Monday 9 March at 7:30pm Episode 2 – Tuesday 10 March at 7:30pm Episode 3 – Wednesday 11 March at 7:30pm Episode 4 – Thursday 12 March at 7:30pm Episode 5 – Monday 16 March at 7:30pm Episode 6 – Tuesday 17 march at 7:30pm How to watch Married At First Sight Australia 2026 in the UK Episodes air each night as mentioned above on E4. You can also stream the episode live on Channel4.com, where you'll also be able to watch it on catch-up after the episode airs. Married at First Sight Australia returns to E4 on Monday 9 March at 7:30pm. Add Married at First Sight Australia to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Love Island Games | Is it available to watch in the UK?
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date: 2025-10-01T14:22:55.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Peacock
description: Ariana Madix is taking the reins as host this time.
encoded: Love Island Games has returned with another season, featuring past Islanders ready to put their skills to the test under the stunning Fijian sun. This series, US host Ariana Madix takes the reins from Maya Jama, and is welcomes Islanders from across the world, including the US, UK and French iterations. The contestants representing the UK cohort of Islanders include Lucinda Strafford and Tyrique Hyde, as well as former flames Casey O'Gorman and Gabby Allen. Peacock isn't available in the UK, and so naturally fans on our shores may be wondering how they can watch the new spin-off. Well, if you're ready for more lipsing, scrambled heads and inevitable love triangles, read on for everything you need to know about how to watch Love Island Games. Is Love Island Games available to watch in the UK? The first season of Love Island Games is available to watch on ITVX, but details as to whether season 2 will be available to watch on the streamer are yet to be confirmed. When does Love Island Games season 2 start? Love Island Games season 2 began on Tuesday 16th September, with a two-hour premiere as an added treat for fans of the reality series. The new series airs six days a week, just like its UK counterpart. Who is returning for Love Island Games season 2? The cast for Love Island Games was announced prior to its release with former favourites from various Love Island seasons returning to crack on and get grafting – and there's a lot of them. Those confirmed in Love Island Games season 2: Andrea Carmona Andreina Santos-Marte Casey O'Gorman Charlie Georgiou Chris Seeley Garbi Denteh Gabby Allen Isaiah Campbell Josh Goldstein Johnny Middlebrooks Justine Ndiba Vickala Gray Kendall Washington Lucinda Strafford Marvin Anthony Mert Okatan Nicola Gauci Borda-Warr Solène Favreau Sydney Paight Toby Aromolaran Tyrique Hyde Love Island Games host Love Island US host Ariana Madix was confirmed to host the second season of Love Island Games shortly after the US series came to an end ea…

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Star Wars: The Acolyte - Release date, trailer and latest news
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date: 2024-06-03T14:40:04.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
subject: Star Wars (franchise)
description: The mystery thriller series is set at the end of the High Republic era, before the events of the main Star Wars films.
encoded: It's almost time for new Star Wars series The Acolyte to grace screens - and the first reactions from the launch events across the globe have been very promising! The Hunger Games star Amandla Stenberg stars in the mystery thriller, which has already been compared to hit show Andor, and it's now confirmed that she'll be playing two characters - sisters Osha and Mae, who were separated by a tragic event in their youth. Also leading the cast is Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae as Jedi Master Sol. The eight-episode series comes from showrunner Leslye Headland, and will focus on the end of the High Republic era, before the events of the main Star Wars films. It is set to take on a dark and foreboding tone, as seen in the trailers. Read on for everything you need to know about Star Wars: The Acolyte. Star Wars: The Acolyte release date The Acolyte will start streaming on Disney Plus on Wednesday 5th June 2024 at 2am in the UK with the first two episodes becoming available. While the series becomes available on Tuesday 4th June in the US, the timing means it'll tip over to the next day in the UK. Further episodes will then be released weekly. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website What is Star Wars: The Acolyte about? The official synopsis for The Acolyte says: "In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…." As for how the series might lead into The Phantom Menace, Headland told RadioTimes.com: "I feel George [Lucas] told the fall of the Jedi perfectly, like, as they got embroiled politically, they became more militaristic and couldn't see the threat right in front of their eyes... "I think he told that story really beautifully. This is more about the cracks in the system and how an individual can portray a larger problem within an institution, as …

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Blue Lights star Siân Brooke hints more character deaths could happen
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date: 2024-04-15T10:55:51.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The actor on the aftermath of season 1's finale and how the cast are worried that they could be next.
encoded: **Warning: This article contains spoilers for Blue Lights season 1.** Compelling Belfast-based police procedural Blue Lights is finally back for season 2 but lead star Siân Brooke has said viewers still haven't forgiven the show for killing off a fan-favourite in its uncompromising season 1 finale – and suggested that more shocking twists are yet to come. The acclaimed drama follows social-worker-turned-probationary PSNI officer Grace Ellis (Brooke) and her fellow recruits Annie (Katherine Devlin) and Tommy (Nathan Braniff) as they enter the high-pressure environment and complex world of policing in Belfast – confronting violent gangs, checking cars for explosives and intercepting undercover agents. The final episode saw Richard Dormer's beloved veteran cop Gerry being killed after he was shot multiple times by gangster Sully, leaving his colleagues including wife Sandra (Andi Osho) bereaved. Brooke revealed that she is always concerned Grace could be next, and that she and her co-stars immediately scoured the season 2 scripts to check if they survive. "It's a worry that you might be next, and you never know," the Sherlock actor told RadioTimes.com. "After series 1 with Gerry – you just don't know what's going to happen. If I had a pound for every time someone said, 'Why did they kill off Gerry?' and, 'Are Stevie [Martin McCann] and Grace going to get together?', I would be a millionaire! "When series 2 landed on our laps we were all looking through it, thinking, am I going to survive? But you'll have to wait and see!" Having mentioned a romantic connection between Grace and Stevie, can fans expect anything more than Grace attempting to recreate his favourite tupperware of home-baked treats? "In series 2, they've decided to follow their heads not their hearts and concentrate on their job," she said. "But whether they're successful in that, you'll have to find out!" Brooke did reveal that series 2 will delve further into the complexities of the criminal underworld, w…

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Who is Tim Campbell? Meet Lord Sugar's newest aide
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date: 2024-02-01T12:50:52.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Entertainment
description: The former Apprentice winner will assist Lord Sugar in the boardroom for the new season.
encoded: Kicking off on BBC One tonight is The Apprentice, with 18 new candidates ready to prove they've got what it takes to win Lord Sugar's £250,000 investment. From pre and post-natal fitness coach Sam Saadet and entrepreneur Tre Lowe to dentist Dr Paul Midha and mortgage broker Raj Chohan, there is an eclectic mix of businessmen and women heading into the boardroom this year – with Lord Sugar's aides watching their every move. Someone who is incredibly familiar with the process is Tim Campbell, season 1 winner turned aide to Lord Sugar on The Apprentice. Campbell replaced Claude Littner in 2022 and has continued to do so. Tasked with being "emotionless" as he watches the candidates win or lose money, here's everything you need to know about Tim Campbell on The Apprentice 2024. Who is Tim Campbell? Tim Campbell won the first ever Apprentice back in 2005, landing a £100,000-a-year job with Lord Sugar's firm Amstrad. He left two years later to found the Bright Ideas Trust, a charity which helps young people to set up their own businesses. He is also the co-author of one of Amazon's Top 10 business books for 2010, What's Your Bright Idea?. In 2012, Tim received an MBE for Enterprise Culture and currently runs his own digital marketing agency, Marketing Runner. View Green Video on the source website Tim Campbell's social media Age: 46 Instagram: @timcampbell_mbe Twitter: @TC_MBE What is Tim's role on The Apprentice? Former Apprentice winner and entrepreneur Tim Campbell joined the show in 2022 as Lord Sugar's brand new boardroom aide, replacing Claude Littner for the season. Campbell will once again take on the role of aide in season 18, replacing Littner, who has confirmed he will be back during the interviews process. Littner confirmed this on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, after fan asked if he would be returning. "Back for the interviews," he wrote in response. View oEmbed on the source website What is Tim Campbell’s net worth? Campbell’s net worth is not kno…

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Who are STAND UNIQU3? UK’s Junior Eurovision 2023 entry
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date: 2023-11-26T11:00:15.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
description: Introducing the trio Hayla, Maisie and Yazmin...
encoded: This year has certainly been the year of Eurovision and there's no letting up as we get into the winter seasons as Junior Eurovision is landing on our screens today (Sunday 26th November). The Junior version of the show is back to fill that Eurovision-shaped hole in our lives and will feature the UK's exciting new entry STAND UNIQU3. The girl group consists of singers Hayla, Maisie and Yazmin who have been selected to represent the UK in the international singing competition as part of the new girl group, after successfully making it through a challenging audition process. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest takes place this year in Nice, France, following Lissandro's winning performance in 2022 with his song Oh Maman. STAND UNIQU3 will be singing the song Back to Life, which was created by songwriters Sky Adams, Jakke Erixson and Jack Hawitt. Here's everything we know about STAND UNIQU3 below.. Who are STAND UNIQU3? View oEmbed on the source website Instagram: @standuniqu3 STAND UNIQU3 are comprised of talented young singers Hayla, Maisie and Yazmin. Hayla, 12, is from Liverpool, and cites Rihanna as her biggest inspiration. According to the BBC, Hayla's grandfather was a backing dancer for the 1987 UK Eurovision Song Contest entry. Maisie is 13 and hails from Essex. Her passions are singing, dancing and acting on stage. Yazmin is 12 and from Newcastle. Yazmin is experienced in performing in front of crowds, as she enjoys Latin and ballroom dancing. What have STAND UNIQU3 said about representing the UK at Junior Eurovision 2023? "I think we have a good chance. We have good competition, though," the girl group recently told CBBC's Newsround. "We're not just proud of ourselves, we're proud of every contestant so far, because it takes guts to do something like this. Even if we don't come out on top, we'll still be proud of ourselves and everyone else who has entered the competition." Patricia Hidalgo, director of BBC children’s and education, added: "We have a great so…

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Big Brother’s Matty on love triangle: "Jordan doesn’t reciprocate Henry’s feelings"
type: item
date: 2023-11-17T13:16:50.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: ITV
subject: News
description: The housemate left the Big Brother House in an eviction twist last night.
encoded: Big Brother's Matty has responded to suggestions he was caught in the middle of a love triangle with former housemates Jordan and Henry following his surprise eviction from the house last night (16th November). Matty, a 24-year-old doctor and self-confessed hippy from the Isle of Man, exchanged flirty banter with 26-year-old lawyer Jordan from week one, before Jordan turned his romantic attentions to 25-year-old food critic Henry. Jordan and Henry have since enjoyed kisses in bed and in the hot tub - but Matty isn't convinced that Jordan fully reciprocates Henry's feelings. Matty, who is in an open relationship with boyfriend Connor, also described the supposed love triangle as more of a flat "line" which seemed "much bigger on the outside than it was inside the house". "I could probably say quite a lot about the love triangle... I think it was much bigger on the outside than it was inside the house," Matty exclusively told RadioTimes.com. "And I don't think triangle is the right shape to describe the feelings. I think it was more of a line - Henry, Jordan, then to me. But there was really no connection after that. "I'm surprised I was even drawn to Jordan as a friend because we represent opposites - he is a complete cynic." View oEmbed on the source website Matty said it became more challenging to navigate as he, Jordan and Henry shared a friendship group: "It was very complicated because we all exist in the same group with Trish, Yinrun, Jordan and Henry, so we spent all day together and we were friends. "It was just very hard knowing that Jordan had romantic feelings for me, and navigating that when spending all day together in the same group. And when I found out that Henry had feelings for Jordan, trying to navigate that, as well." Since leaving the house, Matty suggested that Jordan could direct more of his attention to Henry, but that in his opinion, the pair have more of a friendship developing than anything romantic. "Their friendship is flowering into what…

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Every celebrity who’s appeared on Selling Sunset
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date: 2023-11-03T15:14:00.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
subject: Netflix
description: From Queer Eye's Karamo to Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson, here's every celebrity who's appeared on Selling Sunset.
encoded: Selling Sunset season 7 has finally arrived - so prepare for more gazillion-dollar penthouses, non-stop shade throwing, and Jason hosting bottomless Aperol Spritz brunches (we hope). The series follows seven of LA's most successful female realtors - Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma Hernan, Amanza Smith, Heather Rae El Moussa and Bre Tiesi - as they compete with the cutthroat LA market. Oh, and each other. According to Netflix, this season sees the realtors of The Oppenheim Group return with sleek penthouse listings, personality clashes, and pregnancies - and the office has moved to an even more luxurious space on Sunset Boulevard. It even features its very own bar. Crafted from the finest marble, obviously. With Hollywood A-list clientele including Meryl Streep and Dakota Johnson, we're always keeping our eyes peeled for a celebrity cameo on the show. So, we take a look at all the celebrities who have appeared on Selling Sunset so far... Every celebrity who’s appeared on Selling Sunset Taye Diggs Actor and Broadway star Taye Diggs became the first celebrity on Selling Sunset in season 1, episode 3. Diggs, who has a son from his former marriage to Frozen star Idina Menzel, was shown around a $3.6 million Hollywood Hills home by realtor Mary Fitzgerald. Diggs also dated fellow Selling Sunset star Amanza Smith following his divorce from Menzel, and the pair remain good friends. Karamo Brown Christine Quinn let slip Karamo Brown of Queer Eye fame would be coming on the show when he and his then-husband Ian Jordan were looking for a new home. Karamo is the Culture Expert on Netflix's Queer Eye alongside Jonathan Van Ness (hair), Antoni Porowski (food), Tan France (fashion) and Bobby Berk (interior design). The hit series has run for seven seasons. Karamo started his television career in 2004 on the MTV reality show The Real World: Philadelphia, and in September last year, he started hosting his eponymous talk show for NBCUniversal. Larsa Pippen Real Housewives of …

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In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy cast - Meet the couples on the E4 dating show
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date: 2023-11-01T17:26:03.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
description: Following five couples, the series offers deep dissection of modern Black British relationships.
encoded: Following the success of YouTube series Blue Therapy, described as a "deep dissection of modern Black British relationships", the series returned as a six-parter earlier this month on E4. In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy follows five couples as they detail their relationship challenges in a series of couples therapy sessions, placing difficult issues out in the open. The series will examine almost every aspect of dating and relationships, says Channel 4, "from the growing curiosity surrounding polygamy, the allure of 'soft life' living, and the complexities of intercultural dating" as no subject is off limits and some hard truths will be told. The couples are guided by returning relationships coach, Denise, and new joiner, Jo. Viewers can expect more jaw-dropping moments and some shocking revelations. As the series continues, here's everything you need to know about Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy below... Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy cast Meet the cast below. Couple Marie & Tunde Marie Job: Realtor From: London Instagram: @mariemaria___ Ambitious and career-driven, Marie knows exactly what she wants in a relationship – to be treated like the queen she knows she is. Havingmet Tunde 10 years ago through a mutual friend, Marie appreciates the unique bond she’s built with him, but she’s uncertain whether their relationship is worth fighting for due to their differing opinions on marriage and family, and now she’s in search of clarity. Marie thinks that a mediator will help her see beneath the surface of their problems and allow her and Tunde to communicate with each other without clashing. Tunde Job: Airbnb host/Property manager From: London Instagram: @txnde.oj Father of three Tunde is often described as the male version of Marie – fun, charismatic and highly ambitious. Tunde admires drive in a woman, which is one of the traits that attracted him to Marie, and he describes himself as the perfect gentleman and modern alpha male. While he prefers to seek relationship advice from …

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Where is the Selling Sunset office? Oppenheim Group location revealed
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date: 2023-11-01T17:03:11.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Season 7 arrives on Netflix on 3rd November.
encoded: Prepare for more luxe property, numerous shady remarks and Jason Oppenheim enjoying an Aperol Spritz or two as Selling Sunset returns to Netflix with season 7 this month. The series follows some of Los Angeles's most successful realtors at the The Oppenheim Group, as they navigate explosive office politics, evolving friendships, a tricky housing market and jaw-dropping new listings. Our favourite returning realtors include Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma Hernan, Amanza Smith, Heather Rae El Moussa and Breana Tiesi, along with their bosses, twins Jason and Brett Oppenheim. The new season boasts sleek penthouse listings, personality clashes and pregnancies - and enough shade to cover every cabana in Los Angeles. We can't wait! The Oppenheim Group is back in a brand new office, so check out where the new flagship office is located below... Where is the original Selling Sunset office? The Oppenheim Group was originally situated on 8606 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood - but has moved into a more spacious building next door for season 7. Where is the new Selling Sunset office? The Oppenheim Group returns with a brand new office - a bigger, more lavish space right next door. The flagship office is now located on 8604 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069. The website says: "This open-space environment of this flagship office takes inspiration from the rich colours and decadent details of Old Hollywood, paired with more modern touches to achieve an interesting mix of classic and contemporary styles. "Herringbone flooring creates an ambiance of warmth and subtlety, and moody Midnight Blue walls add some Old Hollywood-inspired drama to the space." Not only that, but the new office even features its very own bar. Crafted from marble, obviously. West Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard is one of the most iconic and famous streets in LA. It's 22 miles long and stretches from Downtown to the Pacific Coast Highway intersection, passing through Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills…

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Daniel Radcliffe-produced documentary on David Holmes gets first trailer
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date: 2023-11-01T14:50:36.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: News
description: David Holmes was Radcliffe's stunt double for the Harry Potter films - until an accident left him paralysed.
encoded: The first official trailer has been released for The Boy Who Lived, the much-anticipated documentary made by Daniel Radcliffe and former Harry Potter stunt double David Holmes. Holmes was the stuntman for Radcliffe in the Potter films, and as the trailer begins, we see footage of Holmes in action for the franchise while reflecting on the "best job in the world". "You're constantly being tested, risking it all. I used to fly, nothing's like it, man," he explains. View oEmbed on the source website Footage featuring a young Holmes sees him introduce himself as "a gymnast, stuntman and extraordinaire", with his parents remarking on how he would jump into anything for fun, and had "no concept of fear". "I knew I was going to be a stuntman, then I got the best job in the world, lead stuntman for Daniel in the Potter films," Holmes continues. Radcliffe also features to reflect: "Dave seemed like a cool older brother, who would do the most dangerous, physical things." On set for the penultimate film in 2009 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - Holmes took part in a stunt which went wrong, causing him to launch into a wall which immediately broke his neck, rendering him paralysed. He now uses a wheelchair. "I remember straight after breaking my neck, I knew there was no chance of coming back," Holmes recalls in the trailer. Radcliffe becomes emotional as he features again, and describes the accident as "unfair". But the actor insists that Holmes's story isn't a "tragedy", as the way his life has affected those around him means that it is the furthest thing from that imaginable. Meanwhile, Holmes says he's learning to live in the present after formerly dedicating his whole life to being a stunt double, and that he has enjoyed a "crazy life of highs and lows". The documentary reveals the touching bond between Radcliffe and Holmes, with Sky stating: "Featuring candid personal footage shot over the last decade, behind-the-scenes material from Holmes's stunt work, sce…

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How to watch Hocus Pocus 2
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date: 2023-10-25T10:48:19.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Movies
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: Three decades after the original, the anticipated sequel has finally arrived!
encoded: Halloween is fast approaching, and that means one thing: it’s time to watch (or rewatch) Hocus Pocus 2. The sequel to the 1993 cult classic film was released last year in time for Halloween, and reunites witches Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy from the original as they return to Salem after being unknowingly summoned by three teenage girls. The Hocus Pocus 2 cast also features Whitney Peak (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Belissa Escobedo (American Horror Stories) and newcomer Lilia Buckingham as young protagonists Becca, Izzy and Cassie, who take on the rather tricky task of defeating the trio of wily witches. Wondering how you can watch the trio bring chaos to Salem once more, or whether you can still watch the original? Read on to find out. How to watch Hocus Pocus 2 Hocus Pocus 2 is available to stream now on Disney Plus, after launching on the streaming platform on Friday 30th September 2022. Sign up to Disney+ for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year now. You can also download the Disney Plus app on most Android and Apple devices, as well as most Smart TVs and the Amazon Fire TV Stick. Check out our guide to find out how to download the Disney Plus app. Find out more about compatible Disney Plus devices here. A Disney Plus subscription costs £7.99 per month or £79.90 a year in the UK. View oEmbed on the source website How to watch the original Hocus Pocus The original Hocus Pocus is available to watch on Disney Plus. The 1993 cult classic is also available to watch, buy and rent on a number of other streaming services including Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney Plus, Hulu and Vudu. Is Hocus Pocus 2 in cinemas? Hocus Pocus 2 was exclusively released on Disney Plus, which means it never had a theatrical release. View Green Video on the source website Hocus Pocus 2 is available to stream now on Disney Plus. Check out more of our Film and Fantasy coverage, or visit our TV Guide to see what’s on tonight. Sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.9…

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Survivor past winners: All the champs and where they are now
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date: 2023-10-25T09:31:26.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Entertainment
description: The adventure series is returning to our TV screens this month.
encoded: Two tribes will go to war as BBC One revives reality adventure series Survivor, which last aired in the UK 21 years ago. Eighteen castaways will be deserted on a tropical location in the Dominican Republic and divided into two teams pitted against each other in a range of physical and mental challenges for reward or immunity. The BBC says that "one by one, players will be voted out of their tribes at the iconic Tribal Council until the two tribes eventually merge and the game becomes a head-to-head battle". Of course, only one contestant can emerge victorious, winning the cash prize of £100,000 and the title of Sole Survivor. Survivor originally debuted in the UK on ITV in 2001, and ran for two seasons, hosted by broadcaster Mark Austin and then Mark Nicholas. In the US, it began on CBS in 2000, presented by Jeff Probst, and has continued for 45 seasons, including various spin-offs such as All Stars and Millennials vs Gen X. As the show prepares to return our TV screens this month with new host Joel Dommett, we've taken a look back at the previous winners of Survivor UK below. Survivor UK winners Charlotte Hobrough Charlotte won season 1 of Survivor UK in 2001, also known as Survivor: Pulau Tiga. Pulau Tiga is a remote island in Malaysia, where the debut season took place, running from 21st May until 25th July 2001. A Detective Constable from Rhoose in Wales, then aged 24, Charlotte beat airline industry purchaser Jackie Carey in a 7-0 jury vote in the finale, winning the title of Ultimate Survivor and a £1million cash prize. Since her win, Charlotte has presented Channel 4's Big Breakfast and ITV2's coverage of the second season of Survivor, before returning to her job as a DC in the South Wales Constabulary. With her winnings, Charlotte bought herself a new home and car. Jonny Gibb Season 2 of Survivor was filmed in the Bocas del Toro archipelago of Panama, running from 13th March until 29th May 2002. Police detective Jonny Gibb, aged 31 at the time and hailing fr…

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What happened to John Gotti and how did he die?
type: item
date: 2023-10-23T09:20:42.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Documentaries
subject: True Crime
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: The infamous crime boss is the subject of Netflix's new documentary series.
encoded: John Gotti, the late US crime boss who has been immortalised over the years in TV and film, is the subject of Netflix's upcoming documentary series, Got Gotti. The three-parter is set in 1985, when John Gotti was one of the most powerful men in New York, and also the most surveilled. His involvement in the death of ‘Boss of Bosses’ Paul Castellano saw Gotti become the head of America's most powerful crime syndicate in history - the Gambino family. The docuseries chronicles Gotti’s meteoric rise and crashing fall – as shared by those who were responsible for bringing him down. As we await Netflix's new true crime series - launching on 24th October - look back at the notorious crime figure and his eventual demise. Who was John Gotti? John Gotti was born in the Bronx, New York City, on 27th October 1940, and was the fifth of 13 children of John Joseph Gotti Sr and Philomena Fannie DeCarlo. His family descended from San Giuseppe Vesuviano, in the province of Naples, Italy. During his adolescence, Gotti skipped school and became involved with New York street gangs before working with the Mafia-associated Fulton-Rockaway Boys gang. He married Victoria DiGiorgio in 1962, and they had five children. Gotti eventually became part of the feared Gambino family alongside his brothers Gene, Peter and Richard. Early jobs within the mob included robbing trucks with Thomas DeSimone, which became the inspiration for Joe Pesci’s gangster in Martin Scorsese's classic, Goodfellas. In 1985, Gotti helped to orchestrate the murder of the head of the family, Paul Castellano, and replaced him as the boss of the Gambino clan, America's most powerful crime syndicate. During his time as boss of the Gambino family, Gotti was arrested and charged multiple times but was freed following a series of acquittals. He became infamous when he was acquitted in three consecutive court cases, which earned him the nickname the 'Teflon Don'. What happened to John Gotti and how did he die? In 1991, Gotti's und…

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Who is Amanda Abbington? Meet the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestant
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date: 2023-10-20T09:54:24.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC One
description: Everyone's favourite sequin-filled series has returned to BBC One.
encoded: Once again, Amanda Abbington sailed through the week on Strictly Come Dancing 2023, after she took to the dance floor with the foxtrot. Last weekend, the actress - who is best known for her roles in Sherlock and Mr Selfridge - performed the dance with her professional partner Giovanni Pernice to the Fleetwood Mac hit Everywhere. Their Week 4 display secured them an impressive 31 points and placed them joint fourth on the leaderboard, alongside Angela Rippon and her partner Kai Widdrington. As Strictly enters Week 5 - otherwise known as Halloween Week - Abbington and Pernice will be performing a spooky cha-cha to Canned Heat by Jamiroquai. Following her performances, the star has marked herself as a strong contender to lift this year's Glitterball trophy, having impressed judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke. And while she is grateful for the support of her family, Amanda exclusively revealed to RadioTimes.com that her daughter is rooting for an entirely different contestant. She said: "My daughter's going to a party with her boyfriend and my son was going to come and sit in the audience and support his mum. "She only wants to come to meet Giovanni. I said to her, 'Do you support me?' She said, 'No, I support Giovanni and Zara [McDermott].'" So, who is Amanda Abbington and how does she feel about appearing on Strictly Come Dancing 2023? Read on to find out. Who is Amanda Abbington? Age: 51 Job: Actor Instagram: @amanda_abbington74 Twitter: N/A Strictly partner: Giovanni Pernice Amanda Abbington is best known for playing Mary Morstan in BBC One's detective drama Sherlock, where she starred opposite former husband Martin Freeman, while she also appeared as Josie Mardle in ITV period piece Mr Selfridge. More recently, she has appeared in UKTV comedy We Are Not Alone, Netflix fantasy series Lockwood & Co and BBC Two anthology Inside No. 9. Amanda Abbington's Strictly journey so far Scoreboard: Week One: Viennese Waltz (7+7+8+7) = 29 …

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Big Brother housemates in shock as they learn of Hallie and Olivia’s rule break
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date: 2023-10-19T14:09:37.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Hallie and Olivia attempted to communicate via secret messages.
encoded: Big Brother housemates will face the wrath of and uncertain punishment from the all-seeing-eye after Hallie and Olivia were caught out for secretly communicating with one another. On tonight's episode (19th October), housemates are instructed by Big Brother to gather in the lounge as they are informed of Hallie and Olivia's blatant rule-breaking. Big brother announces: "Before you entered the house, the Big Brother rules were explained to you. The rules state that you may not attempt to communicate in code or write in messages. Yesterday, this rule was broken by Hallie and Olivia." After audible and visible shock among the housemates, Big Brother continues: "Olivia, you said to Hallie, 'Write me secret messages on my back.' Hallie, you wrote on Olivia’s back. Olivia, you relayed this out loud, and said, 'Is a game player.' "Later on, Hallie, you wrote another message on Olivia’s back. As you did so, Olivia, you said the letters out loud: 'N' and 'O'." View oEmbed on the source website Some of the housemates immediately assume that Hallie and Olivia were referring to Noky. When Big Brother asks Hallie to stand up and address housemates in response to her rule-breaking, Noky interrupts and asks: "To Noky?" Confused by Noky’s interjection, Hallie repeats: "To Noky?" Hallie then reveals to fellow housemates what she was writing on Olivia's back, which included her accusing Zak of being a game-player and suggesting that Matty had nominated her. She then clarifies: "It was nothing about Noky." It's not yet known what punishment Big Brother will exact on either Hallie and Olivia, or all of the housemates, as a consequence. Meanwhile, the latest housemates nominated for eviction this week have been announced as Zak and Henry. Zak received the most nominations with five, while Henry was next with four nominations. This week, they had to vote for two housemates each during the Diary Room nominations. One housemate will face the public vote and be evicted on Friday (20th Octob…

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Family Guy seasons ranked from best to worst
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date: 2023-10-18T11:15:20.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Evergreen
subject: On demand
description: The Griffin family's misadventures have dominated our small screens for over two decades.
encoded: If you're looking for an adult animated series to watch, there are currently plenty to choose from. Whether you're a fan of Rick and Morty, Big Mouth, Futurama, The Simpsons, Archer or many other shows, you certainly won't go wanting right now. One of the earliest example of the genre is of course Seth MacFarlane's award-winning series Family Guy, which is still going strong over two decades after it first debuted. The iconic show - known and beloved for its adult humour and pop culture references - follows the Griffins' misadventures in Quahog led by the endearingly non-self-aware Peter (Seth MacFarlane), weary stay-at-home mum Lois (Alex Borstein), awkward daughter Meg (Mila Kunis), hormonal teen son Chris (Seth Green), eccentric, scheming baby Stewie (MacFarlane), and their over-thinking, loyal dog Brian (MacFarlane). The show first arrived in 1999, and is currently airing its 22nd season in the US, while 21 seasons are available to stream in the UK on Disney Plus. Over the years, the show has won a total of 37 awards from Emmys to Teen Choices, and last season it marked its landmark 400th episode. But across its many seasons, which one was the best? Read on as we look back at our favourite seasons of the show, and rank the first 20 from worst to best. Family Guy seasons ranked from worst to best 20) Season 17 (2018) Family Guy's season 17 plays around with its formula with two different episode arcs, but neither showed the comedy at its best. Brian is trapped in a marriage with a dying woman (Casey Wilson) in a two-part arc called Married... with Cancer and Dead Dog Walking, while there's political satire in another two-part arc which focuses on Peter becoming a scaremongering news anchor, which lands him a job as President Trump's press secretary in Hefty Shades of Gray and Trump Guy. Unfortunately, there aren't any standout moments and the show struggled to reach the heights of previous seasons, with far more misses than hits. Watch Family Guy season 17 on Dis…

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My Mum, Your Dad - How does it compare to Love Island?
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date: 2023-09-11T20:00:13.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Comment
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: Davina McCall presents the new ITV1 dating reality series for the over-40s.
encoded: To paraphrase Davina McCall, if you took the concept of Love Island, reframed it for mid-lifers, stripped it of any cynicism, prize money and eliminations, swapped villa life for a sophisticated countryside retreat, added the searingly transparent tagline 'does my baggage suit your baggage?' and injected it with even more heart by enabling children to nominate their single parents to take part - then you're getting closer to the affecting, emotional experience that is My Mum, Your Dad. The anticipated reality dating series catering for the over-40s - presented by mid-lifer and mother McCall, who recently found love again with new partner Michael Douglas - follows four mums and four dads as they're put forward by their grown-up sons and daughters to find love again. Or, for some, for the very first time. As the show begins, it becomes clear that it's going to be the progeny in the driving seat of their parents' love lives - both literally and metaphorically - as the kids aren't just driving their mums and dads to the retreat. The show's big twist soon reveals that it will be down to the children to secretly guide their parents on their dates in a nearby bunker, which features a surveillance room where they can watch their parents' every move - including their first dates. Not all of the children are overjoyed at this news, but at least they can cover their faces with the sofa cushions if any lipsing is on the cards... Note: There are no cameras in the bedrooms. If the parents choose to couple up, their children will have to approve it. It's also evident early on that there will be no fire-pit, no declarations of 'I've got a text', no 'Turkey teeth' or cheesy acoustic cover songs playing throughout. Instead, the first episode is inflated by uplifting '80s and '90s power ballads, and we anticipate that these mums and dads are looking for the real deal - not a six-figure one with a fast-fashion brand. The mums are: Monique, 50, a therapist who has been put forward by da…

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When is Celebrity MasterChef on TV?
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date: 2023-08-15T16:00:19.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Week three of the competition will feature Cheryl Hole, Jamelia, DJ Locksmith, Sam Fox and Wynne Evans
encoded: A new cohort of famous contestants will be going head to head in the Celebrity MasterChef kitchen, as the star-studded cooking competition returns for its 18th season. On the line-up this year are the likes of reality star Luca Bish, actress Amy Walsh and singer Max George - who’ll all be hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year’s winner Lisa Snowdon. Over six weeks, the stars will be taking part in a series of culinary challenges designed to push their gastronomic skills to the limit. So who will flourish in the kitchen and who will flounder under pressure? As ever, John Torode and Gregg Wallace will be on judging duties, so they’ll have the final say on which stars make it through to the next stage of the competition. The competitors will be put through their paces with tasks like Dinner Party Dish and Nostalgia Dish, and will also face the brand new Celebrity Food Truck Challenge. MasterChef series editor Katie Attwood says: "This series is a total treat for Celebrity MasterChef fans – John and Gregg are on sizzling form and the creative dishes that the celebrities deliver need to be seen to be believed. Expect everything and more!" So, when will the next heat of the competition be available to watch? Here's what you need to know about the programme schedule for Celebrity MasterChef 2023. When is Celebrity MasterChef on TV? Season 18 of Celebrity MasterChef returns Wednesday 16th August at 9pm on BBC One. Facing the third heat will be Drag Race UK star Cheryl Hole, singer and actress Jamelia, musician DJ Locksmith, singer and former glamour model Sam Fox and opera star Wynne Evans will be heading into the kitchen this week. The next episode will air on Thursday 17th August at 8pm, and the following episode will arrive on Friday 18th August at 9pm. Celebrity MasterChef release schedule The episodes will air three times a week - on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - with a total of 18 episodes releasing throughout the whole season. The final will take place …

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Sex Education reveals new look at fourth and final season
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date: 2023-08-02T14:49:11.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Netflix's beloved high school comedy-drama concludes this autumn.
encoded: Netflix has revealed the first look images of season 4 of Sex Education, as the high school drama draws to a close with its fourth and final season this autumn. The newly released images give viewers a peek at some of the show's fan favourites and best known faces, and a deeper look at how their stories are set to evolve in the new season. Asa Butterfield returns as Otis Milburn in the lead role, alongside his on-screen sex therapist mum Jean (Gillian Anderson), and his friends Eric (Ncuti Gatwa), Maeve (Emma Mackey), Aimee Gibbs (Aimee-Lou Wood), Adam (Connor Swindells) and Jackson (Kedar Williams-Stirling). Joining them for the final season will be Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek), Thaddea Graham (Doctor Who), Lisa McGrillis (Somewhere Boy), Marie Reuther (Kamikaze), actress and model Jodie Turner-Smith, comedian Eshaan Akbar and newcomers Felix Mufti, Anthony Lexa, Alexandra James, Reda Elazouar, Bella Maclean and Imani Yahshua. Season 4 will follow Otis and Eric as they face a new frontier - their first day at Cavendish Sixth Form College, following the closure of Moordale Secondary. Otis is nervous about setting up his new clinic, while Eric is praying they won't be losers again. Cavendish is a culture shock for all the Moordale students - they thought they were progressive but this new college is shaking. The pupils can look forward to daily yoga in the communal garden, a push for sustainability, and becoming part of a group of kids who are popular for generally being kind and positive. View oEmbed on the source website Meanwhile, Viv is taken aback by the college's student-led, non-competitive approach, while Jackson is still struggling to get over Cal. Aimee decides to take Art A-Level and Adam struggles with whether mainstream education is for him. Sex Education also catches up with Maeve across the pond, who seems to be living her dream at prestigious Wallace University in the US, being taught by cult author Thomas Molloy (Dan Levy). Otis is pining after her, but…

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Wonder Woman 3 in the works with Gal Gadot and James Gunn on board
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date: 2023-08-02T12:57:38.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: DC Comics
subject: News
description: Diana Prince is reportedly joining the new era of the DCU as Gal Gadot confirms she's working on a threequel.
encoded: Gal Gadot has confirmed that Wonder Woman 3 is in the works, with the Fast X star teaming up with DC bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran for the film. The actor will be reprising her role as Diana Prince for the threequel following on from 2017's Wonder Woman and 2020's Wonder Woman 1984. "I love portraying Wonder Woman," Gadot told ComicBook.com. "It's so close to and dear to my heart. From what I heard from James and from Peter is that we're gonna develop a Wonder Woman 3 together." In December 2022, it was reported that a third Wonder Woman movie from director Patty Jenkins would no longer be happening, after Jenkins submitted a draft for the third movie which didn't align with the vision of new DC Studios CEOs, Gunn and Safran, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jenkins said she didn't walk away from the project, posting on Twitter: "The attractive clickbait false story that it was me that killed it or walked away started to spread. This is simply not true. I never walked away. "DC is obviously buried in changes they are having to make, so I understand these decisions are difficult right now." Before today, it wasn't certain whether Wonder Woman would be included in the new DC era, which is set to kick off with Superman: Legacy in 2025. When Gunn and Safran's new slate of projects was announced, the only Wonder Woman project on the list was a prequel TV show titled Paradise Lost. Paradise Lost is the name of a two-part comic book story arc written by Phil Jimenez, which features Diana travelling to Gotham City to stop the Joker, the Scarecrow and Poison Ivy from turning the Dark Knight's city into the fuse for a worldwide conflagration. No further cast news has been announced for Wonder Woman 3. It's possible we might see some supporting players return for more, such as Chris Pine as Steve Trevor (if they can figure out a way to bring him back again), but there are no confirmations at this stage. Read more Ice Cube on TMNT: “Franchise can live on another 30 yea…

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Virgin River unveils first look at season 5 in new pics
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date: 2023-08-02T12:24:34.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Prepare for devastating wildfires and testy court trials as season 5 edges closer.
encoded: Virgin River has unveiled its first look at season 5 with a series of new pictures, as fans prepare for more paternity drama, rural drug kingpins and a testy court trial when the popular drama returns to Netflix in September. Fans can also look forward to two very special Christmas episodes this year, which will debut on 30th November. The series follows the residents of Northern California's Virgin River, including mayor Hope (Annette O’Toole), town MD Doc (Tim Matheson), bar proprietor Jack (Martin Henderson), nurse practitioner Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and chef Preacher (Colin Lawrence). The new images feature Zibby Allen's Brie in court, while Lydie (Christina Jastrzembska), Muriel (Teryl Rothery), Jo Ellen (Gwynyth Walsh), Lizzie (Sarah Dugdale), Hope and Connie (Nicola Cavendish) enjoy a therapeutic spa. There's a dramatic turn, though, as Hope and Preacher witness a devastating wildfire that engulfs the mountains. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2023/08/VirginRivernS5E400290518R-5738c9b-e1690978594837.jpg" width="2700" height="1800" alt="Christina Jastrzembska as Lydie, Teryl Rothery as Muriel St. Claire, Gwynyth Walsh as Jo Ellen, Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie, Annette O’Toole as Hope, Nicola Cavendish as Connie in episode 504 of Virgin River. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023" title="Virgin_River_n_S5_E4_00_29_05_18R" /> The synopsis for the show's return reads: "Season 5 has teased new relationships, an unexpected break-up, a testy court trial, a heartbreaking goodbye, and a wildfire that threatens the town - bringing some residents of Virgin River together while tearing others apart. "Issues of motherhood will prompt Mel to make a big decision about her future at the clinic, while her pregnancy leads to an emotional connection to her past." Meanwhile Jack, in a bid to prove his worth to Mel, will finally face some overdue confrontations, and as Doc and Hope’s respective impairments throw their identities into question, the …

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Challengers reveals new look at Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist in action
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date: 2023-08-02T10:35:36.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Movies
subject: News
description: Zendaya co-stars with the pair in the romantic sports drama from Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino.
encoded: Challengers has released a new look at Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist in action on the tennis court in Luca Guadagnino's sensual sports drama based on a three-way love triangle. The film follows Zendaya as professional tennis player Tashi Duncan, while West Side Story's Mike Faist plays her husband, Art, a champion on a losing streak. Tashi’s plan for Art’s comeback takes an unexpected turn when he must play against Patrick (The Crown's Josh O’Connor) – his former best friend and her former boyfriend – in the Challengers tennis tournament, which soon reignites old rivalries and tensions. The new images from Empire magazine feature Faist's Art and O'Connor's Patrick shirtless, facing off on the side of the court, with Patrick smiling and eating a banana as he looks toward Art - who ignores his eye contact and looks straight ahead instead. Meanwhile, Faist has revealed that director Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Your Name) only had a "vague interest in certain tennis and was more interested in the bodies and sweat". View oEmbed on the source website Speaking to Empire, Faist added: “He [Guadagnino] had no knowledge of tennis going into this." Instead, the director was more interested in capturing the physicality and emotion of the characters than the specifics of the sport. Zendaya said: "What Luca’s really good at is finding sensuality and desire. There’s so much in just glances. The tension builds. Not having the release is a good thing sometimes." O'Connor added: “The tennis is the sex. Those moments are so sexy. The film is dealing with the tension before and after. The sex they’re all desperate for is on the court.” Guadagnino previously told IndieWire that the feature would be his “first comedy” before describing it as “a fairly fizzy, sexy movie about the world of tennis”. To get into the role of a tennis player, it was reported that Zendaya trained for three months with former pro Brad Gilbert, who also served as a consultant on the film, according to Variety. “We…

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Strictly's Anton Du Beke recalls being stabbed by abusive father in emotional TV interview
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date: 2023-08-02T09:58:56.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: News
description: The dancer said the revelations would shock friends and family as he hasn't spoken publicly about the incident before.
encoded: Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has revealed that he was stabbed by his father in his leg and stomach on Boxing Day during his childhood. The ballroom dancer made the admission while appearing on Kate Garraway’s Life Stories, airing tonight (Wednesday 2nd August) at 9pm on ITV, detailing that the attack happened at his former family home in Kent, and left him in hospital for three days. "I got stabbed in the leg and in the stomach because of a fight on Boxing Day, and it was an idiotic situation," Du Beke told Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway. "I remember walking out of the house to walk up to the hospital holding my leg and a police car drove past and I waved them down and I said: 'He's in there with a knife.'" He continued: "Anyway, they carted him off and I ended up in hospital for three or four days. My only concern was getting back into the studio and dancing and the embarrassment of it." Following the incident, Du Beke said he was so embarrassed by what happened that he told people he had a hamstring injury. He added that the revelations were bound to shock friends and family as it was the first time he's spoken about the stabbing publicly. Du Beke explained that his father, who struggled with alcoholism, was cleared in court over the attack. The star, born to a Spanish mother and Hungarian father, grew up on a council estate in Sevenoaks, Kent. His love for dancing began after he watched his sister perform at a local studio. While his mother was encouraging of his pastime, his father derided it. Du Beke said that his father's volatile behaviour was impacted by his addiction to alcohol. “The alcoholism and the violence … [it was] towards me, because I was a boy, a young man I suppose," he continued. "You've got an alcoholic father and a situation where, if you’re in the house, [he’s] drinking, then you end up with the fights and stuff. "You'd move room to get away from all of it and then he follows you in, and the next thing you know the …

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Who was Lewis Strauss? Robert Downey Jr role in Oppenheimer explained
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date: 2023-07-28T13:33:00.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Movies
description: Here's everything you need to know about Robert Downey Jr's role in the biopic.
encoded: Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer has blasted its way into cinemas, racking up a huge box office haul (that was nevertheless dwarfed by Barbie's enormous taking). The intrigue around both films with no doubt have been heightened because of their all-star casts, with Nolan's three-hour epic starring the likes of Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. Murphy stars as J Robert Oppenheimer in the film, which details his role in the development of the atomic bomb, which changed the world and the role of geopolitics forever. Another major role in the film is taken by Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr, who plays US businessman and naval officer Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss. But who was Lewis Strauss and what was his involvement in the creation of the atomic bomb? Find out everything you need to know below. Who was Lewis Strauss? Oppenheimer's Robert Downey Jr role explained Born in 1896, Lewis was an American financier, philanthropist, naval officer and government official who served as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. He was a major figure in the development of nuclear weapons, the nuclear energy policy of the United States, and nuclear power in the United States. Early life Strauss was born in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Rosa (Lichtenstein) and Lewis Strauss, a successful shoe wholesaler. Their parents were Jewish emigrants from Germany and Austria, who came to the US in the 1830s and 1840s and settled in Virginia. Strauss had planned to study physics, but due to the recession of 1913 impacting his father's business, his parents could not afford to send him to college. Strauss became an assistant to Herbert Hoover (US president between 1929 to 1933) as part of relief efforts during and after World War I. He also worked as an investment banker at Kuhn, Loeb & Co in the 1920s and '30s, amassing a huge fortune and becoming a self-made millionaire. After the death of his mother from cancer, Strauss founded the Lewis and Rosa Strauss Memorial Fund to finance …

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Doctor Who fans think Twelfth Doctor, Amy Pond are returning
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date: 2023-07-27T16:21:50.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Russell T Davies has fans speculating that Karen Gillan and Peter Capaldi could be back with emoji tease.
encoded: Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has fans wondering whether his recent emoji tease on Instagram signals the return of Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor and Karen Gillan as Amy Pond. The BBC's official Doctor Who Instagram posted a video promoting the second of this year's 60th anniversary specials featuring David Tennant – who will now play the Fourteenth Doctor alongside Catherine Tate as Donna Noble – titled Wild Blue Yonder. Along with the clip, Doctor Who added the caption: "What else is awaiting the Doctor and Donna?" Commenting underneath, Davies shared a string of emojis including an apple, which fans have suggested could be a reference to Amy. Davies wrote: "Oh my God, that’s [bell emoji] and then they [apple emoji] and [clock emoji] until [explosion emoji] [fire emoji] [lightning emoji] [penguin emoji]." View oEmbed on the source website Following the Eleventh Doctor's regeneration, he thought he wanted an apple but, upon being given one, found that he didn't like them. Amy Pond also disliked apples when she was young, until her mother began carving smiley faces into them. Pond then gave an apple with a carved smiley face on it to the Doctor, who promised to keep it for later. After travelling forward 12 years, the Doctor was able to prove his identity to the now-grown Amy Pond by showing her the same apple, still fresh. Some fans thought the 12 o'clock emoji could signify Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor return. View oEmbed on the source website The beloved BBC sci-fi celebrates its 60th anniversary later this year, which sees various legends return for three special episodes, and welcomes a new Doctor into the fold. Meanwhile, Bernard Cribbins was spotted on the set of the series reprising his beloved role as Donna's grandfather, Wilfred Mott, shortly before the sad news of his death at the age of 93. Fans have also seen Jacqueline King filming as Donna's mother Sylvia Noble and Karl Collins as Donna's husband Shaun Temple. It's a Sin star Neil Patrick Ha…

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Channel 4 confirms cast for The Gathering from Line of Duty producer
type: item
date: 2023-07-27T15:36:53.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: The series centres around a violent attack on a teenage girl during a rave.
encoded: Channel 4 has announced the cast for The Gathering, a six-part drama from the producers of Jed Mercurio's Line of Duty and Vigil. The series centres around a violent attack on a teenage girl during a rave on a tidal islet, and filming in Merseyside has officially begun. The drama, written by award-winning novelist Helen Walsh, revolves around a group of teens from disparate backgrounds, each of whom could have committed the crime, along with their parents - who give equal cause for suspicion. Newcomer Eva Morgan and Sadie Soverall (Little Bone Lodge) will lead the cast as Kelly and Jessica respectively, alongside Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) as Jessica's aggressively pushy mother Natalie. Warren Brown (The Responder) will star as Kelly’s hard working single parent Paul, and Richard Coyle (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore) as successful solicitor Jules. The story follows Kelly, the young victim of the attack, who is an accomplished gymnast on the pathway to world-class competitions. However, she's at odds with her teammates and their competitive parents. Kelly also socialises with a group of urban free-runners, whose reckless lifestyle and exuberant free-spirit is in conflict with the discipline and restrictions Kelly experiences in the tightly controlled world of competitive sport. Read more: Heartstopper creator reveals one thing she changed due to fan criticism Outlander's Sam Heughan teases new "steamy" series The Couple Next Door Of the drama, Channel 4 said: "The Gathering interrogates the ways in which today’s parents impose their agendas and issues upon their teenagers. It explores the balance between allowing teens their freedom, while ensuring their safety in a world where social media can create fame and notoriety overnight – and cancel it, and our children, at the flick of a thumb. And asks whether it’s responsible to be overly invested in our kids, or irresponsible not to know what they're up to? "This multi-layered story is a drama for ou…

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Strictly pro will be missing from group dances as injury rules him out
type: item
date: 2023-07-27T14:36:16.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: Giovanni Pernice will be absent from some of the pre-recorded numbers.
encoded: Giovanni Pernice will be absent from Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals and some of the pre-recorded group dances after sustaining an injury on his current tour. The professional dancer is on the final week of his Him & Me tour with Strictly judge Anton Du Beke, which features the ballroom stars dancing and singing together on stage. Pernice will no longer be able to perform in the last few shows, and he won't be able to join his Strictly co-stars for upcoming rehearsals for the series this weekend. The dancer shared the news with fans in a video clip he posted on Instagram, explaining: "As you probably know I’m on tour at the moment with Anton and doing one of the dances I did twist my ankle on stage. "I have just been to the doctor, to the physio, and he advised [me] to rest for a few weeks, which means I’m not going to be able to dance at the weekend. "I know a few people are coming. I will still be there to entertain you with my other half Anton Du Beke. We will be singing along but unfortunately Anton will do the dancing bit." The star continued: "This also means that I am going to miss a few of the Strictly professional group numbers, but I just need to give some rest to my ankle and come back stronger than ever for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing - which I’m really looking forward to. "Sending lots of love to everyone out there and stay strong.” The BBC has confirmed that Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and head judge Shirley Ballas are all returning from last year as the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 judges. Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will be back to host proceedings. The Strictly professional line-up has also been announced, and will include Dianne Buswell, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Johannes Radebe, Jowita Przystał, Gorka Márquez, Carlos Gu and Vito Coppola. Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Neil Jones and Nikita Kuzmin have also signed up. Amy Dowden will no longer be returning as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer. Dowden …

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ITV will "closely monitor" James Martin productions after complaints
type: item
date: 2023-07-27T13:24:54.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The broadcaster will continue to work with Martin and his production company.
encoded: ITV will "closely monitor" James Martin productions following complaints about his on-set behaviour. According to Deadline, the broadcaster will also continue to work with Martin and his Blue Marlin Television production company going forward. Blue Marlin has been instructed by ITV to update its processes to ensure it reflects "best practice" with regards to its staff and working environment. A statement provided to RadioTimes.com this week by ITV confirmed that discussions had taken place between the broadcaster and Martin's production company and reiterated that "people and their welfare are our highest priority". Complaints were made about the celebrity chef by members of his crew during production on his food travel series James Martin's Spanish Adventure. A senior figure at ITV spoke to Martin, who was directed to change his behaviour after a complaint about his conduct was launched in May. It was reported that it was the second time an issue had been raised in recent years following an earlier incident in 2018 when major damage was caused to Martin's house during filming. Martin and Blue Marlin have also acknowledged that "lessons have been learned" following the conversations with ITV and members of his crew. The ITV statement read: "The production companies who make shows for us have primary responsibility for the duty of care of everyone they work with, both on and off-screen. "We make clear our expectations in this regard as part of our pre-greenlight duty of care processes. This includes having appropriate independent controls in place to enable everyone who works on their shows to confidently and confidentially raise concerns." It continued: “Following a complaint we received in May from members of the Blue Marlin production team about the filming of James Martin's Spanish Adventure, we contacted Blue Marlin to discuss these concerns and to understand how the issues raised were being addressed and what actions were being taken. "As a result, we made a nu…

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Sinéad O'Connor documentary director: 'She was dismissed and reduced'
type: item
date: 2023-07-27T12:35:26.000Z
creator: Naomi Gordon
subject: Documentaries
subject: Movies
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The film Nothing Compares will be released on Sky Documentaries and NOW on 29th July.
encoded: The director of a Sinéad O'Connor documentary has spoken about how she was compelled to make the film in retaliation to the way the Irish singer was "dismissed and reduced" by the press. Kathryn Ferguson's critically acclaimed documentary Nothing Compares follows the career of O'Connor through her rise to fame and how her iconoclastic personality led to her exile from the pop mainstream. It had a brief cinematic release in 2022 and is arriving on Sky Documentaries and Now this weekend. Sadly, it comes just days after the iconic singer died aged 56 at her home in London. Speaking to RadioTimes.com prior to O'Connor's death, Ferguson described the indelible influence the singer had on her life as a young woman growing up in Belfast, and the "emotional dent" that was left when O'Connor was "demoralised" following a backlash from the media. The backlash came in response to her infamous 1992 performance on Saturday Night Live, a focal point of the documentary which recalls the moment the singer tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II on the US TV sketch show. View oEmbed on the source website "I grew up in Belfast during the '80s and '90s," the director told RadioTimes.com. "In 1992 when the backlash against Sinéad began I was a pre-teen schoolgirl and passionate fan. Sinéad had been playing on MTV constantly, then she just kind of vanished. "It showed me: here's somebody that's amazing and incredible, and she's been dismissed and reduced to the point where I can't see her any more. What does that say to a young woman? For me, as a young Belfast girl, it was just demoralising. And it left an emotional dent on me." Ferguson continued: "In that moment the seeds were sown for Nothing Compares. I finally met her in 2012 when as a young director I was asked to direct a music video for Sinéad's track 4th and Vine. Meeting her reminded me of all the feelings I'd felt as a teenager and that's where it all started." The documentary film has already enjoyed success in the US, with th…

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