I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 cast: Line-up of contestants as winner revealed
The new King of the Jungle has been revealed!
It's been a thrilling three weeks in the I'm a Celebrity jungle, with tough tasks, camp squabbles and emotional exits - and now a winner has been crowned in the search for the ultimate legend. Over the past couple of weeks, celebrities have been leaving the jungle one-by-one, some of their own volition while others lost out on tasks and saw their fate left in the hands of their fellow campmates. The live final proved explosive, as contestants Jimmy Bullard and David Haye voiced opinions on their time in the jungle, which resulted in Gemma Collins and Sinitta walking off stage as arguments ensued with hosts Ant and Dec. Waterloo Road and Emmerdale star Adam Thomas was eventually handed the floral crown and ceremonial staff, though looked visibly drained by the events of the evening. So, who starred in I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 2026 and in which place did they rank? Here's what you need to know. I'm a Celebrity South Africa official 2026 line-up: Confirmed celebrity contestants Adam Thomas - WINNER, crowned King of the Jungle Sir Mo Farah - ELIMINATED in final, SECOND place Craig Charles - ELIMINATED in final, FOURTH place Harry Redknapp - ELIMINATED in final, THIRD place Ashley Roberts - ELIMINATED in episode 13 Scarlett Moffatt - ELIMINATED in episode 14 David Haye - ELIMINATED in episode 11 Beverley Callard - LEFT in episode 12 Seann Walsh - ELIMINATED in episode 9 Sinitta - ELIMINATED in episode 13 Gemma Collins - ELIMINATED in episode 11 Jimmy Bullard - LEFT in episode 11 Scroll on to find out more! Adam Thomas Age: 37 Job: Actor Instagram: @adamthomas21 Adam Thomas is best known for playing the role of Donte Charles in Waterloo Road. He was originally a contestant on I'm a Celeb back in 2016, where he had a podium finish of third place. Adam said that one of his biggest motivations for going back on the show is to make his children proud: "To do this show and let them watch it and go to school - that’s one of the reasons why we do these things, so we can put a smile on our kids’ faces." Ashley Roberts Age: 44 Job: Singer and radio presenter Instagram: @iamashleyroberts Ashley Roberts first rose to fame as part of the girl group Pussycat Dolls, who she performed with between 2003 and 2010. In 2012 she was the runner up on the 12th series of I'm a Celebrity, only beaten by Charlie Brooks who has crowned Queen of the Jungle. Ashley credits being on the ITV show for her career now in the UK, where she has now worked as a DJ for Heart Radio since 2019. "Since doing the programme, I’ve gone on to have so many different life experiences," she said. "Some tough ones, some amazing ones and I will be walking into the jungle now as an older version of myself. It will be interesting to see what it’s like this time." Scarlett Moffatt Age: 35 Job: TV presenter Instagram: @scarlettmoffatt Scarlett Moffatt first appeared on our screens as part of the cast of Gogglebox and quickly became a fan favourite, landing her TV presenting jobs. She won I'm a Celeb in 2016 and has now gone back on the show, candidly admitting, that she needs to pay for a new bathroom. I'm a Celeb was the first TV show Scarlett did on her own, having starred on Gogglebox with her parents Mark and Betty. On how she felt to be asked, Scarlett said: "I was a bit overwhelmed. Out of all the people they could pick, I felt grateful that I was even a thought because so many people have done it. I watch the show religiously and I was so happy to be asked." She continued: "I am ten years older now and it is a big challenge for me. I do feel apprehensive as I watched the first Legends series and the trials and challenges were like all the Australian trials combined - so a level up. "I hope I can do them. I am going to give it my all, but I have everything to thank this show for." David Haye Age: 45 Job: Boxer Instagram: @davidhaye David Haye secured himself a bronze medal during his first stint on I'm a Celeb in 2012 when he finished in third place and made headlines after showering naked in the jungle. David shared that what got him to sign up to the all-stars series of the show is the urge to travel to somewhere new. "I’ve never been to South Africa before and when they asked me if I’d like to take part, I thought ‘perfect, lets go’. It’s also half the distance to get there (compared to Australia)," he said. "After I did the Australian series, I went out to Costa Rica for three months and did something similar living in the jungle. I enjoy the serene nature." Beverley Callard Age: 68 Job: Actress Instagram: @beverleycallard Beverley Callard is known for playing the iconic Liz McDonald on Coronation Street and first appeared on I'm A Celeb during the pandemic, so was locked away in the damp and dreary Welsh castle. The 68-year-old actress is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer but had filmed for the new series before treatment begun. For Beverley, it was a no brainer to go back on the show as she felt as if she didn't get the true I'm a Celeb experience being stuck in a rainy castle in Wales. "I was really flattered when I got the call," she said. "In fact, I was gobsmacked! But I said ‘yes’ because Wales was so different. We didn’t get to experience the Australian jungle and the bedroom was minus one. To be part of the South Africa jungle is going to be a very different experience." Seann Walsh Age: 40 Job: Comedian Instagram: @seannwalsh Comedian Seann Walsh is a more recent contestant of I'm a Celeb, having only competed for the first time in 2022 alongside the likes of radio DJ Chris Moyles, Lioness Jill Scott, who then went on to win the show, and MP Matt Hancock. Seann said he has the most amazing memories from his first time on the show, even if he did find it an utterly "surreal experience" to be in the camp with Hancock, so couldn't turn down the opportunity to do it again. "I had so much fun the first time around, I didn’t have to think for very long about whether I should do it or not," he confessed Continuing, Seann said: "When you cross that bridge after you are out in the original series, anything difficult about the experience completely disappears and you are left with these wonderful memories that you get to keep for the rest of your life. Then as soon as you agree to go back in, all the things that were difficult return! "I’ve still got phobias. The programme only cures you of your phobias when you are in there. As soon as you are back home, they all return! I’m feeling both nervous and excited." Sinitta Age: 62 Job: Pop icon Instagram: @thesinittaofficial Sinitta first took part in the ITV show 15 years ago for only a short stint after she was the second to be voted off. She's back again to give it another go and is hoping to last longer her second time around. Sinitta is hoping that taking part in the South African version of the show will make her braver, boldly admitting that she is afraid of "everything". She said: "I thought doing the show would cure me of all my phobias, but it didn’t. It desensitised me for while as I can remember watching a spider crawling across the ground on my last day. "Instead of running to the other side of the camp, I just sat and watched it because I had experienced so much. But as soon as you get back to the London environment and there is a big spider in the bath, you are cowering again because it’s so unnatural. "I’m hoping the South African jungle will cure me of my phobias, because it is quite debilitating being afraid of everything." Sir Mo Farah Age: 42 Job: Olympic legend Instagram: @sirmofarah The long distance runner and gold medalist Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah came fifth on his series of I'm a Celeb back in 2020. Despite feeling nervous about what lies ahead in the South African camp, namely the snakes, Sir Mo said he is looking forward to throwing himself into the I'm a Celebrity life. Similarly to Beverley Callard, he is excited to swap the Welsh castle for some sunshine, adding that he "would love to win". “It was so much fun doing I’m A Celebrity... in Wales but mentally, you always knew you were in the UK,” explained Sir Mo. "It was also very cold. Being in South Africa is going to be different. It’s sunny, warm, and as soon as I got the call inviting me, I knew I wanted to be part of the series. "I have always wished I could be in a jungle abroad and now I am! I did watch the first Legends series and it looked fun. "I’ve been to South Africa before many times to do training, but I’ve never been in a rural place like this jungle. It’s going to be exciting." Gemma Collins Age: 45 Job: TV personality Instagram: @gemmacollins It's fair to say that TOWIE icon Gemma Collins struggled the first time around on I'm a Celebrity 12 years ago in 2014. She was scared of most things and was frequently reduced to tears, so decided to return the show for a redemption arc, saying that going on the South African version was the "best decision I've ever made". Craig Charles Age: 61 Job: Actor and DJ Instagram: @craigcharlesfunkandsoul Actor Craig Charles, most recognised as David Lister in Red Dwarf and Lloyd Mullaney on Coronation Street, had to leave the jungle after only four days in 2014 after the sudden death of his brother Dean. He's returned to the show in the hope of finally getting the full I'm a Celeb experience. Jimmy Bullard Age: 47 Job: Ex-footballer Instagram: @1jimmybullard Jimmy Bullard is remembered for being one of the funniest camp mates in I'm a Celeb history. During his time in the jungle back in 2o14, he struck up a bromance with Carl Fogarty, who went on to win the show. Harry Redknapp Age: 79 Job: Football manager Instagram: @harryredknapp Harry Redknapp will be joining the cast of I'm a Celeb South Africa as one of the late entries. He was crowned King of the Jungle in 2018 and at 71 was, and still is, the show's oldest winner. Add I'm a Celebrity... 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Taskmaster season 21 cast: Confirmed line-up of comedians
Greg Davies and Alex Horne are returning to make fools out of a whole new group of celebs.
After much excitement in Taskmaster's New Year Treat, the Channel 4 comedy show is back for its 21st season. As ever, five celebrities have signed up to leave all dignity at the door and take on yet another series of silly challenges set by Alex Horne, all in the hope of impressing Taskmaster Greg Davies. It's a mere matter of time before the first episode drops on Thursday 9 April on Channel 4 and the star-studded lineup of comedians and others in the industry has now been confirmed. So, who are the famous faces taking part? Read on to find out more about the cast of Taskmaster season 21. Taskmaster season 21 cast Amy Gledhill Armando Iannucci Joanna Page Joel Dommett Kumail Nanjiani Learn more about the comics taking part below. Love comedy? Discover Alex Horne's top 10 picks only on the Radio Times app: unlock your 7 day free-trial now Amy Gledhill Age: 38 Instagram: @thatamygledhill Job: Comedian and actress Amy Gledhill is a comedian and actress who began her career as part of various comedy sketch groups before winning the Caroline Aherne Bursary in 2018, designed to find, develop and support great new comedy talent, for which she got a cash prize and mentoring from a BBC editor. Between 2020 and 2021, she wrote and starred in the CBBC children's sketch show Big Fat Like, then from 2021 onwards appeared as Leslie in the BBC Two comedy series Alma's Not Normal. She won the prestigious best comedy show award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2024, and most recently she was a participant on the second season of Prime Video's Last One Laughing. Armando Iannucci Age: 62 Instagram: @armando.iannucci Job: Writer and satirist Armando Iannucci is a Scottish writer, known for his sharp political satire, who has a comprehensive career. He started out on BBC radio in the late 1980s, producing shows like the current affairs parody On the Hour, before making the transition to TV with the spoof news programme The Day Today alongside Chris Morris. Later, he worked with fellow comedian Steve Coogan to develop the comedy character Alan Partridge. In 2005, he created the BBC show The Thick of It which satirised the inner workings of British government and starred Peter Capaldi as its lead. More recently, he developed the American political satire show Veep for HBO, which received multiple Emmy and SAG Awards over its run. Taskmaster legend Alex Horne reveals the "jolt" he got from seeing show's A-list Hollywood signing Joanna Page Age: 49 Instagram: @iamjoannapage Job: Actress Welsh actress Joanna Page rose to fame as one of the titular characters for the BBC show Gavin & Stacey. The series only ran for three seasons from 2007 to 2010, but, over 15 years later, it remains one of the nation's most beloved TV shows. She also had a notable role in the 2003 film Love Actually as Judy, finding love with Martin Freeman's character John after they meet as professional body doubles for sex scenes. Joanna has also featured in Doctor Who, Doc Martin and Nativity 2. More recently she has done presenting work for BBC One's consumer series Shop Well for Less and The Pet Show on ITV with Dermot O'Leary, as well as appearing as a panellist on the ITV talk show Loose Women from 2023. Joel Dommett Age: 40 Instagram: @joeldommett Job: Comedian and presenter 40-year-old Joel Dommett began his career as an actor, appearing in Casualty and Skins, before transitioning into comedy with a breakthrough performance on the comedy current affairs show Russell Howard's Good News before starring in Impractical Jokers UK in 2012 to 2014. He also began TV presenting around the same time, first on Live in Chelsea, the live companion show to the first season of Made in Chelsea. He currently presents The Masked Singer and has done so since in first aired in 2020, while he has also hosted the National Television Awards since 2021. In 2016, Joel took part in the 16th season of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and finished in second place, only losing out to Gogglebox's Scarlett Moffatt. Since his time on the series, he has presented its companion show, I'm a Celebrity: Unpacked. Joel Dommett and Armando Iannucci take on exclusive Taskmaster task – here's Alex Horne's verdict Kumail Nanjiani Age: 47 Instagram: @kumailn Job: Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani is a Hollywood actor known for his roles in Silicon Valley, Eternals and The Big Sick. The Oscar nominee said he ended up on the Channel 4 show thanks to season 1 contestant Tim Key. The pair met at a party and Nanjiani told Key just how much he loved the show. Alex Horne has also revealed that there is a moment this season which he said will go down in Taskmaster history where Kumail reveals what he does alone in hotel rooms. View Green Video on the source website Taskmaster season 21 begins on Thursday 9 April at 9pm on Channel 4 and on the official Taskmaster YouTube channel elsewhere globally. Add Taskmaster to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. 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Who is Craig Charles? I'm a Celebrity South Africa contestant and actor
Craig is returning after being forced to leave his previous season early.
There isn't long to go before I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns for a second episode tomorrow night, and there are some surprises in store for viewers. As teased at the end of tonight's episode, Gemma Collins and Craig Charles will be entering the jungle as late entries, both of whom appeared on the same series during their original stint. This year's celebrity cast is made up of a number of famous faces who have taken part on previous seasons of the show, with the all stars heading to South Africa to slum it in camp and undergo gruelling trials all in the hopes of being crowned the I'm a Celebrity Legend. Among those joining the line-up for the show's second season is sci-fi and soap actor Craig Charles, but what has he been up to since he last appeared on the show? Here's everything you need to know about him. Who is Craig Charles? Age: 61 Job: Actor and DJ Instagram: @craigcharlesfunkandsoul Craig Charles is a 61-year-old actor turned radio DJ from Liverpool. He began his career as a stand up comedian but began acting in 1988 as Dave Lister in the science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf, for which he has appeared in every episode. Then in 2005, he joined the main cast of Coronation Street, playing taxi driver Lloyd Mullaney, a role he held for 10 years until 2015 when he left to film new episodes of Red Dwarf. He has also done multiple TV presenting jobs including Robot Wars and Channel 5's Gadget Show, as well as providing the English voice-over commentary for the Japanese game show Takeshi's Castle. Throughout his career, Craig has worked in radio, focusing on funk and soul, and since October 2021, has hosted the weekday afternoon show on BBC Radio 6 Music. What season of I’m a Celebrity was Craig Charles on? Craig was on the 14th season of I’m a Celebrity in 2014 but had to leave the jungle after only four days after the sudden death of his brother, Dean. He's returned to the show in the hope of finally getting the full I'm a Celeb experience. Why is Craig Charles returning to I’m a Celebrity? Craig Charles has always had a lot of "what ifs" about how well he could have done on I'm a Celebrity has he not had to leave early. He explained: "The death of my brother, Dean, changed my life the last time I was on I’m A Celebrity... I was 50 at the time, my brother was 52, I had been in Corrie for 10 years and I came in to do the jungle, then Dean passed away. It made me re-evaluate things. I just thought if that had happened to me, would I be happy with what I’d achieved? "I came up with the answer and it was ‘no’. I had been in Corrie for 10 years and I felt in a rut. I was really enjoying my time in the Australian jungle and it got sadly cut short. I knew I wanted to have some new adventures after that. But since I left, there have been years of ‘What ifs?’ It’s nice to put that to bed." View Green Video on the source website I'm a Celebrity... South Africa continues on Tuesday 7 April at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 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.
Who is David Haye? I’m a Celebrity South Africa contestant and former boxer
Could he be this year's I'm A Celeb heavyweight champion?
There are some familiar famous faces returning to ITV's I'm A Celebrity tonight - however, this time they'll be heading to South Africa for the second season of the show's all-stars spin off. The cast of the new season will feature two former winners, Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt and King Harry Redknapp. The royalty will be joined by TV personality Gemma Collins, Olympian Sir Mo Farah and comedian Seann Walsh. Also stepping up to the challenge is former world champion boxer David Haye, but what has he been up to since he last appeared on the show? Here's everything you need to know about him ahead of the first episode. Who is David Haye? Age: 45 Job: Former boxer Instagram: @davidhaye David Haye is a former world renowned professional heavy weight boxer. Nicknamed 'The Hayemaker', the British boxer became the world unified cruiserweight champion, simultaneously holding the WBA, WBC and WBO titles, before stepping up to heavyweight. He beat WBA world champion Nikolai 'the Beast from the East' Valuev in 2009 to hold the world heavyweight title but lost it two years later in 2011 to Wladimir Klitschko. He later had multiple come back fights, including losing to fellow British boxer and I'm A Celeb 2023 runner up Tony Bellew. David retired from boxing all together in 2018 but still offers commentary and analysis on Sky Sports. He is also known for being committed to veganism, which he took up in 2014, so how he will fair in the eating trials awaits to be seen. What season of I’m a Celebrity was David Haye on? David Haye secured himself a bronze medal during his first stint on I'm A Celeb in 2012, the same series as his South Africa co-star Ashley Roberts, making headlines after showering naked in the jungle. Why is David Haye returning to I’m a Celebrity? David shared that what got him to sign up to the all-stars series of the show is the urge to travel to somewhere new. "I’ve never been to South Africa before and when they asked me if I’d like to take part, I thought ‘perfect, lets go’. It’s also half the distance to get there (compared to Australia) "After I did the Australian series, I went out to Costa Rica for three months and did something similar living in the jungle. I enjoy the serene nature." He continued: "And so now I’m here, I’m most looking forward to not having my phone with me - being able to detach from the matrix. "You are constantly connected to a multitude of businesses, relationships, family stuff and there is always something happening. When you go in there, it all stops. "You can think about different elements in your life, relationships and plans moving forward. It stops the noise that I think people don’t realise is constantly there every time they pick up the phone, look at an email or look at text messages. "In the jungle, you don’t know what is going on in the outside world and your new world is in there with these random people you don’t know." I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns on Monday 6 April at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 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.
Who is Scarlett Moffatt? I’m a Celebrity South Africa contestant and TV presenter
Will she be able to defend her Queen of the Jungle crown?
I'm a Celebrity is back once again with a brand new cast of celebrities ready to take on whatever the show has to throw at them. But this time around, they're hopefully all prepared for camp life and the gruelling trials as they've all done it before, as the South African iteration of the show contains an all star line-up, made up of celeb contestants who have all previously been on the series. From winners of the show to those who were barely able to last five minutes in the jungle, 12 celebs are returning to the show, eight of whom will enter the camp from the start, followed by two sets of late arrivals – the first of which will happen in the first episode. Amongst them is TV personality and presenter Scarlett Mofatt, but what has she been up to in the decade since she last appeared on the show? Here's everything you need to know about the TV presenter ahead of tonight's episode. Who is Scarlett Mofatt? Age: 35 Job: TV personality and presenter Instagram: @scarlettmoffatt Scarlett Moffatt has been on our screens since 2013 and rose to fame as member of the cast of Gogglebox, on which she featured alongside her parents Mark and Betty, making their debut in the third series in March 2014. In 2015, she joined the Capital Breakfast show on Capital North East as a presenter and left Googlebox completely in 2017 after winning her series of I'm a Celebrity the previous year. She has since had multiple TV presenting roles including the revival of dating show Streetmate, hosting backstage at the National Television Awards and joining Ant & Dec on their Saturday Night Takeaway. In 2018 she returned to radio, guest-hosting an evening radio show on Heart, and since 2022 Scarlett has presented a BBC Radio 1 podcast alongside her boyfriend Scott Dobinson, called Scarlett Moffatt Wants to Believe. Most recently, she won the 2025 Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing. What season of I’m a Celebrity was Scarlett Mofatt on? Scarlett won I'm a Celeb back in 2016, with her I'm a Celebrity... South Africa co-star Adam Thomas coming in third place the same season. Why is Scarlett Mofatt returning to I’m a Celebrity? Despite winning her series in 2016, the former Queen of the Jungle has admitted she is apprehensive about going back on the show but that there was no way she could turn the opportunity down. "I was a bit overwhelmed. Out of all the people they could pick, I felt grateful that I was even a thought because so many people have done it. I watch the show religiously and I was so happy to be asked," she said. Scarlett continued: "I am ten years older now and it is a big challenge for me. I do feel apprehensive as I watched the first Legends series and the trials and challenges were like all the Australian trials combined - so a level up. "I hope I can do them. I am going to give it my all, but I have everything to thank this show for. Doing Gogglebox was lovely, but I’m A Celebrity… was the first programme I’d done on my own." She also candidly admitted that she has gone back on the show as she needs to pay for a new bathroom. I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns on Monday 6 April at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 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.
Who is Ashley Roberts? I’m a Celebrity South Africa contestant and pop star
The Pussycat Dolls star is back for more Bushtucker Trials on the all-star series.
The second season of the all stars version of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa is back with the first episode now only hours away. The celebrity cast is made up of an all star line-up of contestants who have taken part on previous iterations of the show. The new series kicks off tonight (6 April) with the famous contestants heading to South Africa to slum it in camp and undergo gruelling trials all in the hopes of being crowned the I'm a Celebrity Legend. Among those joining the line-up for the show's second season is Ashley Roberts, the Pussycat Dolls who has since forged a career in radio broadcasting, but what has he been up to since she last appeared on the show? Here's everything you need to know about the pop star. Who is Ashley Roberts? Age: 44 Job: Pop star and radio DJ Instagram: @iamashleyroberts Ashley Roberts is a pop star and radio DJ from Arizona, best known as part of the American girl group Pussycat Dolls. She was a part of the group from 2001 until 2010 when she left, and again in 2019 when the group reunited. As of March 2026, she has rejoined the Pussycat Dolls as part of a trio, half its original members, with which she has released a new single and is embarking on a world tour. She has also found success on multiple TV shows, a part of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway for three years from 2013 and a judge on Dancing on Ice. She has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, where she finished a runner up, and on Celebrity Gogglebox. In 2019 she joined Heart Radio as a part of Amanda Holden's show, and as of 2022 is a presenter for Heart 00s. What season of I’m a Celebrity was Ashley Roberts on? Ashley Roberts was the runner up in her 2012 season of I’m a Celebrity in Australia, beaten by EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks. Why is Ashley Roberts returning to I’m a Celebrity? Of appearing on the show the first time around in 2012, Ashley said it "changed my life", so when she was asked to appear on I'm a Celeb again it was a no brainer she would accept. "When I got the call, I knew it was going to be nuts again, but what a beautiful gift the programme gave me and so I said ‘yes’. "I’m intrigued, interested but also scared to see what I am up against now. But I know doing this show really does make you feel alive and it’s so empowering." She added: "But I am not going to lie – I have had some sleepless nights before arriving in South Africa. "My boyfriend, bless him, has been such a great cheerleader and supporter in the run-up because I have been so nervous. He keeps telling me I am going to smash it, which is lovely. I just want to try my best." I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns on Monday 6 April at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 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.
Who is Sinitta? I’m a Celebrity South Africa contestant and pop icon
Let's hope the pop icon will fare better than she did the first time around.
I'm a Celebrity South Africa is returning for a second outing on ITV with a new line-up battling it out to be crowned this year's Legend. The second season of the all-stars spin off is set to start next week, Monday 6 April at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, and with the first episode only a matter of days away now, ITV has finally confirmed this year's celebrity cast. Amongst them is pop icon Sinitta, who was really put through the wringer during her first season of the show. Whilst in Australia she was chosen to do trial after trial before ultimately being the second person voted to leave the jungle. Let's hope she fairs better the second time around. But what has Sinitta been up to in the 15 years since she last appeared on the show? Here's everything you need to know about the singer ahead of the first episode. Who is Sinitta? Age: 62 Job: Pop icon Instagram: @thesinittaofficial Pop icon Sinitta, originally from Seattle, Washington, rose to fame in the '80s thanks to her hit single So Macho and is also known for her close friendship with ex-boyfriend Simon Cowell. She regularly helped the music mogul during the judges' houses stage of The X Factor, famously turning up in one episode in a dress made out of leaves. The X Factor judge is not her only famous ex as she also dated none other than Hollywood actor Brad Pitt from 1986 until 1988 in an on-off romance. Sinitta is no stranger to the reality show circuit, having appeared on Celebrity MasterChef, The Masked Singer, Celebrity Big Brother 2018 and Celebs Go Dating in 2022. What season of I’m a Celebrity was Sinitta on? Sinitta first took part in the ITV show 15 years ago in 2011 for only a short stint after she was the second to be voted off. She's back again to give it another go and is hoping to last longer her second time around. Why is Sinitta returning to I’m a Celebrity? Sinitta is hoping that taking part in the South African version of the show will make her braver, boldly admitting that she is afraid of "everything". The pop icon said: "It’s really nice I’m A Celebrity… invited me back. During my first time, I got voted to do trial after trial and then I was out. It would be nice to have more time." She added: "I thought doing the show would cure me of all my phobias, but it didn’t. It desensitised me for while as I can remember watching a spider crawling across the ground on my last day. "Instead of running to the other side of the camp, I just sat and watched it because I had experienced so much. But as soon as you get back to the London environment and there is a big spider in the bath, you are cowering again because it’s so unnatural. "I’m hoping the South African jungle will cure me of my phobias, because it is quite debilitating being afraid of everything." I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns on Monday 6 April at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Add I'm a Celebrity... South Africa 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.
Who is Ambika Mod? Meet The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 contestant
The third episode of the 2026 series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off will air this coming Sunday on Channel 4, as another five celebrities enter the iconic tent. This week, the celebrity bakers will be battling it out making mini rolls and syrup sponge puddings, before recreating the most iconic outfits they've ever worn in choux pastry form, all in the hopes of impressing judges Paul Hollywood and Cherish Finden to be named Star Baker. Taking to the tent this week is presenter Alex Brooker, actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, TV personality Vicky Pattison, King of the Jungle Sam Thompson – and joining them is Ambika Mod. But just who is Ambika Mod? Read on to learn more about the British actress as she dons her apron. Who is Ambika Mod? Age: 30 Job: Actress Instagram: N/A Ambika Mod is known for the BBC medical comedy drama This Is Going to Hurt, where she acted opposite Ben Whishaw. However, it was her role in Netflix's One Day in 2024 as Emma which propelled her into super stardom. Her other TV credits include Disney+ thriller The Stolen Girl and I Hate Suzie. She has also appeared in a number of theatre productions, including Every Brilliant Thing, Porn Play and White Rabbit Red Rabbit. This year, she will have a voice role in the upcoming Netflix animated film Swapped, as well as voicing Nymphadora Tonks in new releases of the Harry Potter audiobooks. She is also set to take part in the second season of Keira Knightley's Black Doves, with the release date still to be announced, where she will again act opposite This Is Going to Hurt co-star Ben Whishaw. In 2024, Mod was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list under the Entertainment category. The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 for Stand Up To Cancer continues on Sunday 5 April at 7:40pm on Channel 4. To find out more about Stand Up To Cancer and how you can donate, visit su2c.org.uk. Add The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 for Stand Up To Cancer 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.
BBC confirms return of Amanda Holden for its "gripping, high‑stakes quiz show"
Contestant applications for the new season are now open.
Amanda Holden's quiz show The Celebrity Inner Circle will return for a second season. The show – described as "gripping" and "high‑stakes" by the BBC – sees a contestant pair up with a celebrity with the aim of making it all the way to the final round, where two players face the ultimate decision... to either split the prize money and walk away as equals or attempt to take it all by shafting the other player, leaving them with nothing. The first season aired at the end of last year and combined elements from popular shows The Traitors, Golden Balls and The Weakest Link, while replicating a similar format to the 2001 game show Shafted. The first season contained six celebrity special episodes, but thanks to its popularity, season 2 will contain eight. Amanda Holden said: "It’s a joy that The Celebrity Inner Circle returns to BBC primetime for a second series of backstabbing, betrayal and a sprinkle of team play! "This is not just a quiz show, it’s a real mind game. My jaw was on the floor throughout the first series at the level of deception!" She continued: "It’s truly wonderful that I’m left to improvise with my script on this show and I guarantee you a mini skirt, high heels and a lash on top of a brilliant show of trust – with no obligation to tell the truth! "Only the viewer at home really knows what’s truly going on, so shouting at the telly throughout series 2 for all the right reasons is guaranteed!" Season 1's celebrity line-up included comedians Lou Sanders and Maisie Adam, who recently competed in Jimmy Carr's Last One Laughing, as well as a trio of EastEnders stars in the shape of Tamzin Outhwaite, Danielle Harold and Nina Wadia. They were joined by former Love Island contestants Zara McDermott and Tasha Ghouri, JLS singer JB Gill, presenter Jeff Brazier and The Saturdays star Una Healy, among others. Kalpna Patel‑Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, said of the new season: "Under the watchful eye of our charmingly witty host Amanda, The Celebrity Inner Circle will once again see famous faces paired with members of the public as they try and bluff their way to the exciting end game. "We’re thrilled to bring it back bigger than before, and we can’t wait for viewers to see what’s in store for series two." The celebrity cast for season 2 is yet to be announced but applications are now open for contestants to take part in The Celebrity Inner Circle. The Celebrity Inner Circle season 1 is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Add The Celebrity Inner Circle 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.
Taskmaster's future officially confirmed as it hits massive global numbers on YouTube
Channel 4 has confirmed that hit comedy game show Taskmaster has been renewed for a further six seasons. The Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies, and show creator Little Alex Horne will also return in their roles for Taskmaster’s New Year Treat, and the fan-favourite Taskmaster Champion of Champions. Horne said in a statement: "I’m pleased and quite stressed that I’ve got to come up with a lot more tasks for a lot more comedians but the thought of three more years in Greg’s deep embrace is soothing my little head." Meanwhile, Davies added: "I am delighted the comedian meat grinder remains open for business. I look forward to gleefully keeping it fed with the help of a small, introverted man that I own." Love comedy? Discover Alex Horne's top 10 picks only on the Radio Times app: unlock your 7 day free-trial now Alongside the renewal, Channel 4 also revealed that season 19 of Taskmaster, which aired in 2025, saw the show reach new heights in its popularity, with clips from the series accumulating 165 million global views across its social platforms. The show has also surpassed over 1.4 billion global views on its official YouTube channel. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/taskmaster-season-21-cast-line-up-94f0b83.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="Joel Dommett, Amy Gledhill, Kumail Nanjiani, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Joanna Page and Armando Iannucci standing in front of the Taskmaster house with an American diner aesthetic. Alex is dressed as a serving waiter on roller skates, while the cast are holding milkshakes, burgers and popcorn." title="Taskmaster season 21 cast" /> The news comes with the release date for season 21 just days away, kicking off on Thursday 9 April at 9pm on Channel 4, and arriving directly afterwards on YouTube worldwide. The line-up for the new season is made up of Last One Laughing comedian Amy Gledhill, The Thick of It and The Day Today creator Armando Iannucci, Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page, The Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett and Oscar-nominated Silicon Valley star Kumail Nanjiani. Horne recently set Iannucci and Dommett a special Easter task for Radio Times – with less than successful results. He has also previewed a moment involving Nanjiani in the upcoming episodes that he called a "never-before-seen Taskmaster moment". View Green Video on the source website Taskmaster season 21 begins on Thursday 9 April at 9pm on Channel 4 and on the official Taskmaster YouTube channel elsewhere globally. Add Taskmaster 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.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale caught in schedule shake-up tonight as episodes pulled from usual slot
ITV is making it up to fans later in the week.
In a major ITV scheduling shake-up tonight, both Coronation Street and Emmerdale have had episodes pulled from their usual slots. Both soaps usually air every weeknight for 30 minutes each between 8pm and 9pm. However fans have had Friday's instalment stripped away due to ITV1 airing sports coverage instead. Neither Coronation Street and Emmerdale will air at all on Friday to instead make room for the England v Uruguay international friendly football game taking place at Wembley Stadium. ITV1's coverage will begin at 7pm, ready for a 7:45pm kick-off time, on Friday 27 March, meaning Coronation Street and Emmerdale will not air in their usual time slots. However, to make up for the loss, ITV has scheduled an additional episode of both soaps to air on Sunday instead, so fans will still get five instalments of their favourite show this week, just not at the usual time. On Sunday 29 March, Emmerdale will air at the earlier time of 7pm, followed by Coronation Street at 7.30pm, both on ITV1. The additional episodes come just in time for the continuation of the storyline surrounding creepy stalker Mal Roper (Tim Treloar) in Coronation Street. In an ITVX early release this week, Mal had a "sudden flashback", seemingly remembering who it was that attacked him – but the issue is that he hasn't reported the right man. Meanwhile, over on Emmerdale, Kim Tate (Claire King) was forced to defend her decision to bestow manor house Home Farm to Lydia Dingle (Karen Blick) upon her death. While the rest of her multi-million-pound empire will be distributed between her grandchildren – including Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) – he wasn't pleased to learn that his home would be taken from beneath him. England hosting Uruguay at Wembley Stadium on Friday in an international friendly match as part of the nation's preparations for World Cup 2026. Uruguay has proven a tough opponent over the years – with the Three Lions winning just one of their last six games against the visitors, including a costly defeat in the group stages of World Cup 2014. Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 followed by Coronation Street at 8:30pm. Both can be streamed now on ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie and Emmerdale pages for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street and Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Graham Norton's "giant gameshow" reveals first-look trailer as release window confirmed
A first-look trailer has dropped for Graham Norton's new "giant gameshow" as the release window is confirmed – and it's soon! The Neighbourhood sees six real households from across the UK move in to "KeepYourEnemies Close" in the heart of the Peak District, and compete in a street-sized popularity contest where the last house standing will take home a life-changing £250,000. Audiences can tune in to the brand new show's action next month (April) on ITV1 and ITVX with episodes of the 11-part series expected to air weekly. The first-look trailer released today shows The Master of Ceremonies, BAFTA Award-winning host Graham Norton, walking through the game show's sets as he introduces viewers to the premise of the show. View oEmbed on the source website "Oh hello, I'm TV's Graham Norton," he begins while walking out of a cafe. While traversing through "KeepYourEnemies Close", he continues: "A new community, where everyone keeps an eye out for one another. "A place where you'll always have a helping hand. It's a challenge to settle in somewhere new, but it can be really rewarding. "Find yourself among like-minded individuals. Oh, and every household is competing in huge challenges to win a quarter of a million pounds! "Bring on the ding-dong." Alongside "KeepYourEnemies Close", featuring the six vibrant households, colour-coded for the competition, where the contestants live, the well-thought out, playful sets include Room with a Brew, the village’s café, and the primary hub, where neighbours plot, scheme and attempt to stay on side over a cuppa. The local village pub, The Uppin Arms, is where households can grab a pint and challenge their rivals to a friendly game of darts or pool, all while sizing up the competition. And finally, in the centre of The Neighbourhood is the village noticeboard, where the latest community news is pinned for all to see. The new show marries high-stakes competition with epic challenges and relatable domestic drama, to offer a completely fresh flavour of reality. The Neighbourhood is coming ITV1 and ITVX next month. Add The Neighbourhood 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.
Lost icon cast in major role in God of War TV series as streaming giant's adaptation grows starry line-up
The God of War characters are quickly coming to life.
Lost icon Sonya Walger has been cast in the upcoming TV series adaptation from Prime Video of the God of War video game. Prime Video is set to adapt Sony Santa Monica's recent 2018 reboot of the franchise, with a particular focus on the Norse storyline. Walger has been cast as one of the show's leads, Freya, the goddess of love, and will act opposite Ryan Hurst's protagonist, the Spartan Kratos, Callum Vinson, who plays his son Atreus, and Ed Skrein, who will be taking on the villainous role of Baldur. Walger, who is perhaps best known as Penny Widmore in the ABC drama series Lost, has also appeared in the likes of For all Mankind, The Mind of the Married Man and FlashForward. Walger's character Freya is described as a Vanir goddess, once queen of the Valkyries and former wife of Odin. She is a powerful practitioner of Vanir magic and was exiled to Midgard under a curse that prevents her from harming any living creature, also meaning she is unable to fight or defend herself. Following her exile, she lives reclusively in the woods of Midgard, aiding Kratos and Atreus. She is feared by humans, and often referred to as the Witch of the Woods. Walger will join Hurst and Vinson in the cast alongside the likes of Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (Thor), Teresa Palmer (Sif), Max Parker (Heimdall), Alastair Duncan (Memir), Jeff Gulka (Sindri) and Danny Woodburn (Brok). God of War is a 2018 video game from Sony and follows Kratos, now living in the realm of Norse gods, as he sets out on a journey with his young son, Atreus, to fulfil his late wife's wish of scattering her ashes from the highest peak in the Nine Realms. Amazon has already renewed God of War for a second season, with Outlander creator Ronald D Moore at the helm, and Shōgun director Frederick EO Toye set to direct the first two episodes. Check out more of our Gaming 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.
Paul McCartney debuts brand new single on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Merseyside
The Beatles icon says the new song is about John Lennon and growing up in Liverpool.
Sir Paul McCartney has premiered his brand new single Days We Left Behind, marking his first musical release in six years. The new song debuted on Radio Merseyside today (26 March), meaning the people of Merseyside, where McCartney and the Beatles famously came from, heard the song before anyone else. Meanwhile, on The Afternoon Show with Trevor Nelson on BBC Radio 2, the Beatles icon also announced that the track is from a brand new studio album entitled The Boys of Dungeon Lane. The station exclusively broadcast a voice message from McCartney as he opened up about the inspiration for the new song, saying the lyrics were about the past – namely of growing up in Liverpool – and of John Lennon. "So this next song is very much a memory song for me," McCartney said. "I was doing an interview yesterday and I was thinking, well, songwriters, and writers in general, what else can you draw on, besides the past? I mean, you can do the present, but still a lot of the past in that. "So, anyway, this is the past. You know, it's just a lot of memories of Liverpool for me, and that involves a little bit in the middle about John, Forthlin Road, which is the street I used to live in." He continued: "I used to live in a place called Speke which is, you know, working class. It's only looking back on it, you think, yeah, we didn't have much at all. "But you know, as they always say, it didn't matter, because all the people were so great and you didn't notice you didn't have much." Listen to Days We Left Behind by Paul McCartney: View oEmbed on the source website McCartney found global fame in the Beatles, with whom he released 12 studio albums between 1963 and 1970. He'll soon be seen on the big screen... in a manner of speaking, as Hamnet star Paul Mescal will be playing McCartney in Sam Mendes's new Beatles films, alongside Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn as the other members of the Fab Four. 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.
BBC warns of "tough choices" and need for "radical reform" in new 2026/2027 annual plan statement
In its 2026/2027 annual plan statement, the BBC has cited the need for "radical reform" and warned that some "tough choices" will have to be made. Published today, the core message of the annual plan is that the BBC believes it is "needed more than ever", but faces mounting financial pressure. The document outlines that, as ever, the BBCs priorities for the next year are "to pursue truth with no agenda, back homegrown storytelling, and bring people together". But, alongside funding constraints, director-general Tim Davie cited a challenging landscape defined by "infinite choice", shifting audience habits and increasing competition. The BBC will continue with its digital transformation, which has seen the corporation make use of AI to manage costs, as well as putting a focus on commissioning digital-first content for its official YouTube page. It also announced its plan to bring BBC News to YouTube in hopes of targeting the younger generation and quashing fake news stories. The plan also set out an ambitious schedule of programming for the year ahead, where the BBC will broadcast 7,480 hours of original programmes, up 55 hours on last year. This includes the return of major titles such as Line of Duty, Amandaland and fan-favourite The Traitors, as well as James Graham's football drama Dear England, along with new Glasgow-based series Half Man from the brain behind Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd. The broadcaster will also air the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 and mark Sir David Attenborough’s monumental 100th birthday with a major celebration. "The BBC is needed more now than ever before," said BBC chair Samir Shah, "and the plans for the year ahead show why this organisation is an asset to the whole of the UK. "The Board’s focus is a new Charter that delivers a BBC fit for the future, able to serve audiences where and when they need us; supporting the creative economy and delivering right across the UK." Whilst Davie added: "We can look forward to a year of brilliant creativity, great programmes and the very best of UK storytelling across the BBC. "But let’s be clear, the BBC, needed more than ever, is at risk like never before. Given financial pressures, infinite choice and changing audience behaviour, the organisation must also make some tough choices in the year ahead to reshape how we operate. "It is vital that the new Charter brings radical reform, to enable an independent, universal and sustainably-funded BBC to thrive for generations to come." It also published some impressive figures, saying the BBC still reaches the vast majority of the UK, with around 52 million adults using its services each month, which is equivalent to 94 per cent of the population. It also claims to reach nine in 10 of all 16 to 34-year-olds every month, making it the only UK brand in the top five most used for media by young people. The annual statement comes as the new director-general for the BBC was announced as former Google executive, Team GB Olympic athlete, and avid Doctor Who fan, Matt Brittin. His appointment comes as current director-general Tim Davie prepares to step down next month. To find out what's on TV visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Coronation Street reveals how evil Theo Silverton is caught out in early ITVX release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
Abusive partner Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) has finally been caught out in Coronation Street after he was heard by George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) shouting abuse at his now husband Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce). Wednesday's episode saw the pair get married in a surprise wedding after a blindfolded Todd was led to the registry office by Theo. They were announced a wedded couple following Todd reciting his vows in an almost trance-like state. Now, Theo's true self has been seen by George after he went to their flat to find answers about the shock ceremony. Theo returns home and assumes Todd is in the bathroom so begins to hurl abuse at him, remarking on his appearance. However, unbeknown to Theo, it is not Todd he is shouting at, but actually George. George emerges from the bathroom to a visibly shaken Theo as Todd returns home, having popped out to the shops. "It's funny, isn't it?" George comments. "You can go to bed with Dr Jekyll, but wake up with Mr Hyde." George then later recalls what happened at the flat to Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby), saying: "That wasn't a wedding. That was a kidnapping. "Who did Todd have for his big day? Gary and Maria. He would have wanted us there, me and you," commenting on their lack of invite to the ceremony. Naturally concerned, Summer questions George on whether he thinks Theo would ever be capable of being violent towards Todd. "I'm afraid I do. If he hasn't already," George responds. "Cast your mind back, the last five, six months. Todd's been all over the shop. We're the only family he's got. We need to get him away from that monster." George and Summer then conspire on how they can help Todd and George sends him a supportive message offering him a place to stay. Unfortunately, Todd sees the text but decides to ignore it and carry on as normal, demonstrating how indoctrinated by Theo he has become. But hopefully will George and Summer now aware of Theo's true personality, the abuse will be unable to carry on much longer. Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 trailer reveals new monsters for beloved heroes
A first-look trailer for the upcoming animated Stranger Things spin-off series shows the all-new monsters our beloved heroes will be up against. First announced in April last year, Stranger Things: Tales From '85 is set in the winter of 1985 (as the title suggests), between the events of Stranger Things' second and third seasons. It follows the beloved gang of Eleven, Max, Mike, Lucas, Dustin and Will, as they face new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorising their town. The official synopsis reads: "In the winter of 1985, snow blankets the town and the horrors of the Upside Down are finally fading. Our heroes Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max have settled back into a normal life of D&D, snowball fights, and quiet days. "But beneath the ice, something terrifying has awakened. Could it be from the Upside Down? From the depths of Hawkins Lab? Or from somewhere else entirely? Our heroes must race to solve this mystery and save Hawkins in this new story set in the Stranger Things universe." View oEmbed on the source website Now, fans have been given their very first look at the new monsters in the brand new trailer for the show. Alongside Demogorgons and Demodogs that fans are acquainted with from the original series, a new viney-looking monster that seems akin to Little Shop of Horror’s carnivorous plant, Audrey II, is introduced, along with a Demogorgon-looking creature that has a pumpkin for a head. Maybe it's the Halloween special? Whilst no names or details of the new monsters have been confirmed, Eric Robles, showrunner and executive producer, did tease some info of what we can expect from the new creatures. "Hawkins Lab science meets Upside Down matter," he said. "There's a chain reaction to the creatures that are in our world and the things that are popping up." Without the presence of Vecna and a giant world-saving storyline, Stranger Things: Tales from '85 goes back to being a cosy small-town horror show, reminiscent of the first few seasons of the original series. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is made up of 10 30-minute episodes, and the series will be released on Netflix on Thursday 23 April. The voice cast for the new show, from Flying Bark animation studios, has been confirmed, with Brooklyn Davey Norstedt voicing Eleven, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max, Luca Diaz as Mike, EJ (Elisha) Williams as Lucas, Braxton Quinney as Dustin, Ben Plessala as Will, and Brett Gipson as Hopper. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 will air on Netflix on Thursday 23 April. All Stranger Things seasons are available to stream on Netflix now. Add Stranger Things: Tales from '85 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 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.
Channel 4 airs on-air tribute to late MAFS legend Mel Schilling following star's death at age 54
The relationship expert died only days after revealing her cancer diagnosis.
Channel 4 has aired an on-screen tribute to the late relationship expert Mel Schilling ahead of last night's episode of Married at First Sight Australia following the star's untimely death. It was confirmed earlier this week by her family in a statement that Schilling had passed away at the age of 54 after a battle with colon cancer. The news came only days after the MAFS legend had shared with the public that she would be stepping back from the UK iteration of the show after being told the cancer had spread to the left side of her brain. Last night Channel 4 paid tribute to the Australian relationship expert, with a message shared before the latest MAFS Australia episode on E4. "Everyone at Channel 4 is hugely saddened by the news we’ve lost Mel Schilling," the announcer said. "It was Mel and her family’s wish that we carry on showing Married At First Sight and celebrate her mission to help others find love and happiness. Our thoughts are with Mel’s family and friends." Schillings' MAFS UK co-star and friend, Paul Brunson, also shared a tribute to his social media, posting photos of the pair at the BAFTAs together. He said: "I arrived on the red carpet with Mel and Charlene [Douglas] to represent MAFS UK. It was our first nomination and I was nervous. "What stood out to me that night was how most celebrities handled it. They'd hear their name called, wave, and continue walking. But the first moment Mel heard her name, she stopped. "She stepped off the red carpet, moved around the barrier, and went to hug the women calling out to her. Not a wave. Not a gesture. A real moment. The level of respect she showed her fans… that's something I'll never forget." He continued: "Mel showed us what it means to live your values. To choose people. To show up with strength, even when it's hard. To stand for something. "To never give up on yourself. And to love deeply. She was present. She was powerful. She was full of heart. She will be deeply loved. And profoundly missed." The news of her untimely passing was confirmed in a tragic post from Schilling's husband, Gareth Brisbane, where he thanked fans for their ongoing support. "Melanie Jane Brisbane-Schilling passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love," he wrote. "In her final moments, when I thought cancer had taken away her ability to speak, she ushered me closer and whispered a message for Maddie and me that will sustain me for the rest of my life. "It took all of her remaining strength, and that gesture summed up our wee Melsie perfectly. Even then, her only thought was for Maddie and me." Schilling joined MAFS Australia in 2016 for its second season and remained on the show up until the time of her passing, continuing filming whilst receiving ongoing chemotherapy. From 2021 onwards she then made appearances on the UK version of the show as well, appearing as an expert. Following the announcement that Schilling had stepped back from MAFS UK due to ill health, it was confirmed John Aiken would be stepping in for filming of the upcoming series. As per Mel Schillings's wishes, Married at First Sight Australia season 13 will continue to air on E4 at its usual time of 7:30pm, Monday to Thursday.
Twilight icon Robert Pattinson calls out classic love triangle: "No one’s Team Jacob"
Twilight icon Robert Pattinson has called out the franchise's classic love triangle and finally put a long-running fan debate to rest. The first Twilight book was released in 2005 with the film adaptation following shortly after in 2008, and since the franchise's conception there has only ever been one question on fans' lips: "'Team Edward' or 'team Jacob'?" The films were the breakout roles for both Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, who played Edward and Jacob respectively. One a werewolf and the other a vampire, the two hunks were pitted against each other (both on and off the screen) to be the perfect mate for co-star Kristen Stewart, who played the film's lead Bella Swan. Now, whilst promoting his new film The Drama with co-star Zendaya, Pattinson has finally put the age old question to rest. View oEmbed on the source website Whilst in Paris, Zendaya was posed the question by a reporter for France's Canal+ to which she, obviously, responded: "I'm 'team Edward', all day, let's go!" With Pattinson sat next to her, sporting a very smug expression, she could hardly say anything else. The question then turned to Pattinson himself, who answered whilst laughing: "No one's 'team Jacob!'" "That was just a marketing thing," he added. The female reporter, who was obviously a fan of the films, then drops the bomb that she was actually 'team Jacob' before hastily apologising. Pattinson responded playfully by incredulously rolling his eyes and branding her "crazy". Pattinson has been very vocal about Twilight over the nearly 15 years since the last film was released, namely about his disdain for his character Edward. In an interview in 2009 with OK! Magazine, he called the character a "weirdo", adding: "If Edward wasn’t a fictional character and you met him in reality, he is like one of those guys who would probably be an axe murderer or something." Not only did his character win the affections of Bella on screen, but Pattinson himself won the heart of co-star Kristen Stewart, with the duo dating sporadically for a period of four years from 2009 to 2013. Now the actor is married to fellow Brit, singer and actress Suki Waterhouse, with whom he welcomed his first child, a daughter, in 2024. The Drama will be released in UK cinemas on Friday 3 April. All five movies in the Twilight franchise are available to watch on Prime Video. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Harry Potter TV series confirms earlier release date with first-look trailer and new cast imagery
Step aside Daniel Radcliffe, there's a new Harry in town.
A first-look trailer for the all new Harry Potter TV series has just dropped, and it's confirmed that the highly-anticipated show will arrive earlier than expected. The new TV adaptation is set to arrive this Christmas, earlier than the original "early 2027" window that had previously been reported. A first-look trailer shows the very beginnings of Harry's story, from being mistreated by his relatives, the Dursleys, to meeting half-giant Hagrid (now played by Nick Frost) and arriving at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It also hints at previously unseen parts of Harry's story, including showing him at a muggle school. You can watch the trailer below: View oEmbed on the source website New imagery of the cast has also been unveiled. A HBO series was announced back in 2023 and last year the cast was confirmed along with first-look images of them in costume, including of Dominic McLaughlin who is playing the titular role of Harry. At the start of this year, the show was then given a confirmed release schedule of early 2027 before a first-look photo of McLaughlin on set was shared earlier this week. The photo, shared on The official Harry Potter social media account, shows the Boy Wizard clad in red robes, headed towards the Hogwarts quidditch pitch with his broomstick in hand. Gryffindor and Hufflepuff banners can be seen hanging in front of him (along with a poster emblazoned with the names of Ron Weasley's twin brothers, Fred and George), with snow lightly falling on the Hogwarts grounds. McLaughlin was seen in the Sky Original comedy Grow, whilst Stanton is known for having previously starred in the West End production of Matilda, as well as the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of Starlight Express. The new Harry Potter series will be the first proper acting credit for Stout who has only been seen in TV advertisements so far. Harry Potter author JK Rowling has faced backlash in some quarters due to her views on transgender rights. In 2020, she published a lengthy statement detailing her stance on sex and gender debates – the essay was criticised and disputed by LGBTQ+ charities including Stonewall. Rowling has also shared her views on social media, including in a 2024 post on X (formerly Twitter), in which she insisted that “there are no trans kids” and opposed the idea that a child can be “born in the wrong body”. In May 2025, Rowling set up the JK Rowling Women’s Fund, which describes itself as offering legal funding support to “individuals and organisations fighting to retain women’s sex-based rights”. Harry Potter actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, have distanced themselves from Rowling's views and have issued statements supporting the transgender community. Others, including Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Jim Broadbent, have defended the author from the criticism she has received. The Harry Potter TV series will premiere this Christmas on HBO Max. Check out more of our Fantasy 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.
New David Attenborough series Secret Garden gets release date confirmed to mark broadcasting legend's 100th birthday
There is nothing cosier than a David Attenborough documentary.
A new David Attenborough documentary has its release date confirmed on BBC to mark the broadcasting icon and national treasure's 100th birthday. Secret Garden will focus on the beauty and wildlife that can be found in our very own back gardens. The documentary was announced earlier this year as a celebration of the monumental birthday of the soon-to-be centenarian. Audiences will be able to tune in to the new documentary on Sunday 5 April at 6pm on BBC One, with Attenborough's 100th birthday the following month on 8 May. All the episodes will have a boxset release on iPlayer at the same time. Secret Garden is a five-part series set in different gardens across the UK. Each episode meets the gardeners who have created these beautifully wild spaces, as well as the animals that inhabit them. From pine martens in the Western Highlands to blue tits in Bristol, dormice in South Wales, swallows in the Lake District and otters in Oxfordshire, the series reveals an undiscovered world right on our doorstep. View oEmbed on the source website Secret Garden is just one of three new shows the BBC is releasing, along with bringing back some of David Attenborough's classic nature shows, in a special week-long celebration to mark the huge milestone in May. Making Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure will feature exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage revealing the dangerous, three-year and 40-country journey to film the landmark 1979 series Life on Earth. Meanwhile, a celebratory live event called David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth will take place at the Royal Albert Hall. In the official trailer for Secret Garden, the natural historian comments: "Across the British Isles, there are magical places: Our gardens. "Each is home to a cast of remarkable animals and each has a story to tell. Welcome to a hidden world full of life, drama and surprise. Right on our doorstep, Secret Garden." David Attenborough first appeared on our screens over 70 years ago and since then has presented and narrated over 40 documentaries with his iconic voice. Secret Garden will air at 6pm on Sunday 5 April on BBC One, with the whole series available to watch on the same day on BBC iPlayer. Add Secret Garden 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 Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Criminal Minds: Evolution future confirmed as season 19 start date revealed with Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie to guest star
Paramount+ dropped three announcements at once about the much-loved show.
In a whopping triple announcement from Paramount+ about one of its hit shows, Criminal Minds: Evolution has been renewed for season 20, with a release date confirmed for the upcoming 19th run. It's also been announced that the latest season will feature a plethora guest stars including Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie amongst other big names in a future episode. Criminal Minds: Evolution season 19 has been given a US release date of Thursday 28 May on Paramount+. Criminal Minds: Evolution follows the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, a team of profilers tasked with analysing and capturing the country’s most dangerous criminals, before they can strike again. It currently stars Joe Mantegna, AJ Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, RJ Hatanaka, Zach Gilford, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster. As well as Storrie, the new season of Criminal Minds: Evolution guest stars in full includes Justin Kirk (Angels in America), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Clark Gregg (Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD), Paul F Tompkins (Bojack Horseman), Cress Williams (Black Lightning), Kofi Siriboe (Queen Sugar), Lyndon Smith (Step Sisters) and Richard Cabral (Mayans). Season 19 will also see Jeri Ryan (Star Trek Voyager), Rob Yang (The Menu), Nicholas Gonzalez (The Good Doctor), Inny Clemons (Judging Amy), Nicole Pacent (Westworld), Dash Mihok (Ray Donovan), Joseph Cross (Big Little Lies) and Cara Jade Myers (Killers of the Flower Moon) join its cast as guest stars. Criminal Minds: Evolution is a continuation of the much-loved long-running TV series Criminal Minds that ran for 15 seasons from 2005 to 2020. In 2022 it was picked up by Paramount+ and a 16th season was released under the new name and with mostly the same characters and cast. Two spin-offs of Criminal Minds also exist, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior which ran for one season in 2011 and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders which had two seasons starting in 2016. Storrie rose to fame for his breakout role as Ilya Rozanov in the Crave original television series Heated Rivalry, across from Hudson Williams. The series, which is based on the Game Changers series of novels by Rachel Reid, follows the on-and-off romance between two rival ice hockey players. Criminal Minds: Evolution arrives in the US on Paramount+ on Thursday 28 May. UK broadcast details are yet to be confirmed. Add Criminal Minds: Evolution to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Downton Abbey and Luther legends' new crime drama finally gets UK release date confirmed
A new sun-kissed drama from the creator of Hotel Portofino and Professor T.
A new ITV crime drama starring acting favourites from both Downton Abbey and Luther has been given a UK release date. A Taste for Murder sees DCI Joe Mottram, played by Luther's Warren Brown, take a sabbatical after the sudden death of his wife in order to reconnect with his teenage daughter Angelica (Beau Gadsdon, The Railway Children Return). His late wife's parents Chef Gennaro (Urbano Barberini, Casino Royale) and Elena Da Vinale (Phyllis Logan, Downton Abbey), welcome Joe and Angelica with open arms to their beloved seaside restaurant which they run – but things soon take a turn. After a local man's body is found on a beach and Gennaro's nephew and sous-chef Luca (Alessandro Fella, Barbarians) is arrested for murder, Joe can’t help but get involved in the investigation. Despite initially clashing with local inspector Lara Sarrancino (Cristiana Dell’Anna, Gomorrah), the pair for an unlikely partnership as they investigate a variety of crimes across the island. All episodes of the six-part crime series, which comes from Hotel Portofino, Professor T and Patience creator Matt Baker, will stream from Wednesday 13 May on ITVX. View oEmbed on the source website The synopsis continues: "Along the way, Joe learns to cook, and his exploration of Italian dishes provides insights and clues into the crimes he is investigating. His lessons with Gennaro and Elena in the kitchen ultimately help him to become a better cook, father and detective. "As the investigations deepen, the idyllic veneer of the island cracks, exposing a web of deception that forces Joe to confront a truth he never saw coming, and which turns his world upside down." Also joining the cast are Gaia Scodellaro (The Equalizer 3) as Daria, a local divorcee who works in the restaurant kitchen, and Alessandro Bedetti (Those About to Die) as Daniele, who catches Angelica's eye and offers to show her the island. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. A Taste for Murder arrives on ITVX on Wednesday 13 May. The show arrives on BritBox internationally on Tuesday April 7. Add A Taste for Murder to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
BBC unveils YouTube spin-off series for popular comedy show as part of wider digital strategy
The new show promises to be "the maddest YouTube format ever".
The BBC has unveiled a YouTube spin-off series of popular comedy show Things You Should Have Done as part of its wider digital strategy. Things You Should Have Done is a BBC Three sitcom created by internet personality, comedian and actress Lucia Keskin, known online as Chi with a C. It follows Keskin as a self-confessed "stay-at-home-daughter" who is left to fend for herself after her parents suddenly die in a car crash. She is then only able to access her inheritance on the condition she completes a list of "Things You Should Have Done" left by her parents which includes everything from "pet a dog" to "get a job". Each episode sees her character unleashed in Ramsgate, Kent as she attempts to cross another item off the list. The first season debuted in 2024 and was renewed for a second series which aired earlier this year, following a wave of award wins, including a BAFTA, for its debut. Series two saw Chi once again grappling with life, death, and everything in between alongside her step cousin Lucas (Jamie Bisping) and unhinged and wildly unprofessional grief counsellor Ruth (Bridget Christie). Now, a new YouTube spin-off series, entitled What Have You Done?, where dysfunctional but lovable hosts Chi and Lucas invite eight bewildered celebrities to sit on their pedalo on Ramsgate Boating Lake, has been unveiled The celebrities and hosts discuss things they wish they'd done in their lives, alongside a few confessions about moments they perhaps wish they hadn’t. Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy, said: "We’re excited to continue exploring comedy on YouTube, from the vantage point of Chi’s pedalo. Big thanks to all the brilliant guests who gamely climbed aboard to chat with Chi and Lucas." What Have You Done? is part of the BBC's strategy to commission content for YouTube, with short-form, personality-driven content that is designed to engage new audiences both on YouTube and BBC iPlayer. Joining Chi and Lucas on the pedalo to discuss their missed opportunities, failed dreams and hidden desires are rapper Big Zuu, broadcaster Kate Garraway, comedian Sam Campbell and drag queen Tia Kofi. Later episodes see them joined by TV presenter Konnie Huq, actress Tamzin Outhwaite and comedians Lou Sanders and Josh Pugh. The first two episodes featuring Kate Garraway, then Big Zuu are available to watch now on the official BBC YouTube channel and BBC iPlayer, with additional episodes released weekly. Series one and two of Things You Should Have Done are available on BBC iPlayer now. Add Things You Should Have Done 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 Comedy 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.
Duffy confirmed to share her story with "honesty and courage" in new documentary film
The new film will allow the singer to tell her harrowing story in her own words.
A new documentary for Disney+ has been confirmed which will share Duffy's story with "honesty and courage". Duffy is a Grammy, BRIT and Ivor Novello award-winning singer who found success with her 2008 multi-platinum album Rockferry, and namely its lead single Mercy. She rose to fame for her unique sound and trademark style reminiscent of the 1960s. She released a subsequent album in 2010 entitled Endlessly before disappearing from the public eye for a decade. In 2020, the Welsh singer published a heartbreaking post on her social media revealing that a decade earlier she had been drugged, before being kidnapped and taken to another country, where she said she was held captive and raped. While she has shared extensive personal accounts to her social media and website about the time, she has never given a traditional interview about the events. The new Disney+ documentary will be a retrospective film that covers the singer's life, from her upbringing in Wales, through to her staggering rise to fame and her withdrawal from public life following her harrowing experience. As well as hearing from Duffy herself, the film will feature archive content and interviews with family, friends and close peers in the music industry. Sean Doyle, vice president of unscripted at Disney+, commented: "Fifteen years ago, Duffy was one of the most famous singers in the world. Her voice was distinctly recognisable and powerful. Songs Mercy and Warwick Avenue from her debut album led to three BRIT Awards, a Grammy and Duffy being at the peak of her career. "And then she disappeared. This film will give Duffy the chance to tell her story in her own words. I am grateful to our collaborators at Rare TV for this unprecedented access, along with Stellify Media for handling this project with sensitivity and care. "We set out in a search for impactful, female-led stories in collaboration with Northern Ireland Screen, and it’s a privilege that Duffy's is the first we're able to help tell. But above all, I’m especially in awe of Duffy - for her honesty and courage to share her story." Read more: British acting icon Miriam Margolyes confirmed for "rare insight" documentary with BBC Good Omens star Michael Sheen confirms all-new BBC series and it's "deeply personal" Check out more of our Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan reveals the beloved Stranger Things role she missed out on
She could have been one of the show's most loved characters!
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has revealed that she missed out on a huge role in the hit Netflix show Stranger Things. The Irish actress disclosed that she auditioned for the role of Robin Buckley in the globally successful sci-fi show, the quick-witted fan favourite character who was ultimately played by Maya Hawke. "It would be being generous to myself to say I narrowly missed out on it," she admitted on Capital Radio to host Siân Welby. "I did a first round audition for Stranger Things to play Robin, which Maya Hawke then played." She reflected on missing out on the role with humour and went on to praise Hawke's rendition of the character, adding that she was definitely the right choice for the role. "You know you watch a show and you go 'Well thank God I didn't get that because I would have been way worse!' "I don't think I was anywhere close to being in Stranger Things but I did audition," she confessed candidly. Robin Buckley was introduced in season three of Stranger Things as a colleague of Joe Keery’s character Steve Harrington at the ice cream shop he worked at. She quickly became a fan-favourite character thanks to her quick wit and humour, as well as the onscreen chemistry between the two actor. Although it was not Maya Hawke's first acting role, the Netflix hit launched the 27-year-old daughter of Hollywood actors Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke into stardom. Missing out on the role has not been a detriment to Nicola Coughlan's career though, and she's since gone on to star in a Netflix series of her own — Bridgerton, as Penelope Featherington, aka Lady Whistledown. She is also known for portraying Clare Devlin in the wildly funny Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls, Maggie in the dark comedy-drama series Big Mood, and also plays Silky in the upcoming film adaptation of the book The Magic Faraway Tree. Stranger Things and Bridgerton are both available to stream on Netflix. Add Stranger Things to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
Legendary children's TV character Mr Benn set for live-action big-screen film from I Swear filmmaker
We are so ready for a new Mr Benn adventure!
Legendary animated children's TV character Mr Benn is set for a live-action big-screen film from the award winning filmmaker Kirk Jones. The character of Mr Benn was first created by author David McKee in a series of four books, the first of which was published in 1967. The series followed Mr Benn, in his trademark lounge suit and bowler hat, an ordinary man who has extraordinary adventures whenever he visits a magical fancy-dress shop. In the shop he is invited by its owner to try on a particular outfit and then leaves through a magic door at the back of the changing room and enters a world appropriate to the costume, with each adventure usually containing a moral lesson appropriate for children. Shortly after the book's release it was adapted into an animated TV series by the BBC which ran from 1971 to 1972. Though only 13 episodes were ever produced, due to its popularity the series was repeated regularly and became one of the most fondly remembered programmes in British children’s television history, often ranking among the greatest children’s shows of all time in viewer polls. Now, it's set for its second on-screen adaptation, the first live action, with production of the new film due to start later this year, with filing to begin in early 2027. Kirk Jones, the award winning writer and director behind Nanny McPhee, Waking Ned Devine and, more recently, I Swear, has been brought onto the project. Speaking about the development of the new film, he noted his immediate connection to the character and the live-action film adaptation. Read More: As if by magic, Mr Benn first appeared on our screens over 50 years ago – and he's still as popular as ever "I adored Mr Benn as a child and immediately saw the importance of introducing him to a new generation, in a live action adventure. "Mr Benn finds a unique way to travel through time and space, visiting historical and futuristic worlds to solve apparently monumental problems, with kindness, compassion and common sense," Jones said. He continued: "Following on from I Swear, I am keen to work on a project that is humorous and entertaining, whilst at the same time, in a world full of distractions, help focus on what is important. "If all goes to plan, Mr Benn might even save the world." View oEmbed on the source website David McKee initially only wrote four Mr Benn books entitled Red Knight, Gladiator, Pirate and Zoo Keeper, all of which he also illustrated himself. Over 30 years later he published a fifth Mr Benn book in 2001 and hinted at more to come but no further books in the series were published before his death in 2022. Speaking of the new live-action film, the McKee family said: "The Mr Benn film project has been close to our hearts for many years, it was something our father would often talk about, was keen to see it happen. "It has picked up momentum over time and the pieces have gradually come together. We’re absolutely thrilled to now have Kirk Jones on board to help guide it in the right direction and we are really excited about going back to Festive Road, where we grew up." Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Punisher TV special finally gets release date confirmed ahead of Jon Bernthal's on-screen return to MCU
Bernthal is also reprising the role in the upcoming Spider-Man movie later this year.
The Punisher TV special, starring Jon Bernthal, has been given a confirmed release date on Disney+, and it's coming to screens soon! The special, entitled The Punisher: One Last Kill, will air on Tuesday 12 May on Disney+. The Punisher was a two-season series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which launched in 2017. It followed Bernthal's character Frank Castle, who was originally introduced in Netflix’s version of Daredevil the previous year, a former U.S. Marine turned vigilante who wages a one-man war on crime. View oEmbed on the source website After the murder of his wife and children, Frank becomes known as The Punisher, ruthlessly targeting criminals he believes the system has failed to punish. Bernthal himself has co-written the new special alongside Oscar-nominated Reinaldo Marcus Green, who has also directed. Bernthal reprised the role of The Punisher in 2023 for Daredevil: Born Again, in which Charlie Cox plays the titular character. Bernthal's character also appears in the upcoming MCU movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will be released later this year. Read More: Daredevil: Born Again boss explains controversial choice for Jessica Jones return Daredevil: Born Again season two launched today and consists of eight episodes airing weekly. In a crossover, the season two finale will air on the same day as The Punisher: One Last Kill's release. Daredevil: Born Again follows Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, a blind attorney-turned-crimefighting superhero. It also features Vincent D’Onofrio reprising his role as mob boss Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin, alongside Bernthal’s Punisher. Deborah Ann Woll returns as Karen Page, Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, and Wilson Bethel as Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye. Outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Bernthal is known for playing a lead role in the first two seasons of The Walking Dead before his character, Shane Walsh, was killed off. He also plays Mikey Berzatto in Hulu's The Bear, the series which launched the career of Jeremy Allen White. The Punisher: One Last Kill will air on Tuesday 12 May on Disney+. Add The Punisher: One Last Kill 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 Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Game of Thrones favourite stars in first look at BBC's all-new Charles Dickens adaptation
The adaptation of the classic 1859 novel is coming to screens soon.
First-look images have been released of the new BBC adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities starring Kit Harington. Harington, who rose to fame as Jon Snow in fantasy series Game of Thrones, will play one of the show's leads, Sydney Carton. The new series is an adaptation of the 1859 novel by literary great Charles Dickens, set in the 18th century with tensions running high in the war between France and Britain. It follows a young woman, Lucie Manette, played by Mirren Mack (The Nest, Sex Education) as her life is upended when she receives a message from Paris that her father, who has been assumed dead for almost 20 years, may be alive. The messenger, idealistic French emigré Charles Darnay, portrayed by French actor François Civil (Love at Second Sight, As Above, So Below), is arrested and charged with treason. Lucie enlists the help of a brilliant but erratic young lawyer, Sydney Carton (Harington), to free Darnay in the hope he will lead her to Paris to track down her father. Lucie’s collision with Darnay and Carton unleashes a powerful and complex love triangle. Both men fight to be worthy of her love, and Lucie is torn over which one to choose. The four-part limited series is written by Daniel West (Gunpowder, Top Boy), directed by Richard Clark (Outlander) and produced by Federation Stories, in co-production with Federation Studio France and Thriker Films, for MGM+ and the BBC. Harington was most recently seen in the latest season of Industry. A Tale of Two Cities' release date will be announced at a later date. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Gavin & Stacey favourite stars in first look at BBC's new "big, character-driven comedy"
Bill's Included will be coming to screens soon.
Gavin & Stacey favourite Rob Brydon stars in a first look at the BBC's new comedy Bill's Included. The sitcom follows Bill Beam, played by Brydon, a well-meaning but over-enthusiastic divorcee who rents his spare rooms to students to stay afloat. As Bill tries, and often fails, to be both a responsible landlord and honorary housemate, he and his mismatched lodgers muddle through chaos, growing pains and unexpected friendships. Joining Brydon in the cast are Samantha Spiro (Waiting for the Out) and Nigel Lindsay (MobLand) as Bill’s neighbours, Siobhan and Martin, while Kevin Eldon (Trigger Point) is record store owner Drew. Dylan Brady (Mary & George), Ada Player (The Power of Parker), Harry Baxendale (The Radleys) and Yasmin Al-Khudhairi (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder) also join the cast as students Christian, Hettie, James and Zahra, who can been seen in the below image. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/bills-included-bbc-cast-c2034e6.jpg" width="4582" height="3055" alt="Harry Baxendale as James, Yasmin Al-Khudhairi as Zahra, Rob Brydon as Bill, Ada Player as Hettie and Dylan Brady as Christian in Bill's Included, with bags, suitcases and pillows, standing outside a house." title="Harry Baxendale as James, Yasmin Al-Khudhairi as Zahra, Rob Brydon as Bill, Ada Player as Hettie and Dylan Brady as Christian in Bill's Included" /> Filming is already under way for the new BBC show, which will comprise six 30-minute episodes. On his new role, Brydon said: "I feel very lucky to be part of Bill's Included. Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden have written some truly wonderful scripts and I can’t wait to help bring them to life." Rupert Majendie, executive producer at Baby Cow Productions, added: "Bill’s Included is exactly the kind of show we love making at Baby Cow. "Big, character driven comedy with real emotional truth at its core. It’s full of brilliantly funny performances, led by the incomparable Rob Brydon. We are so excited for everyone to meet Bill." Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. The new comedy is directed by Dave Lambert and was written and produced by Ben Ashenden and Alexander Owen, known as comedy duo The Pin. They co-wrote the 2025 Amazon MGM action comedy film Deep Cover, which starred Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed. Bill’s Included's release date is yet to be announced. Add Bill’s Included 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 Comedy 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.