Apple TV reveals exclusive first look at documentary where tantric yoga school attendees fear they joined a cult
"I couldn't trust myself, but I also couldn't trust them."
Apple TV has revealed an exclusive first-look clip at its new documentary detailing shocking allegations of abuse at tantric yoga schools. Twisted Yoga follows ex-members of a global network of tantric yoga camps who went from searching for wellness and community to fearing they had joined a cult. It centres on the personal experiences of those who attended the schools while also examining accusations against the movement’s founder, Gregorian Bivolaru. Bivolaru was charged in France in 2023 with human trafficking, organised kidnapping, rape and organised abuse of weakness by a sect – he has denied the charges against him and is currently awaiting trial. In the minute-long exclusive clip, which you can watch above, we see one of the women who has chosen to speak out about her time at one of the schools. Ashleigh reflects on a moment of disorientation, caught between her instincts and her reality. Isolated and without resources, she describes the overwhelming feeling of no longer being able to trust herself or those around her. But "something snapped", she says. She sits in a dark room as she explains that she was so indoctrinated in the movement that she didn't initially understand she could ever leave. "That was when I first had the thought, 'Maybe I could leave.' But before that, that thought was too crazy. I wouldn't have thought to do that," she says. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/Untitled-design-4-ca7a161.jpg" width="3000" height="2000" alt="A promotional picture for a TV show featuring the Apple TV logo on the right hand side with the show's name Twisted Yoga underneath. On the left hand side is a woman in a yoga pose on a mat with a window behind her with the face of the movement's founder in it." title="twisted-yoga" /> Ashleigh then goes on to share more of her experience and what made her suspect she had unwillingly joined a cult. She continued: "They had all of my belongings. They had my phone. They had my wallet. I had no way of speaking the language. I didn't know where I was. "Nothing felt real anymore, and I actually thought I was going crazy. I thought maybe I was in a state of psychosis. "I didn't know what world I lived in. I couldn't trust myself, but I also couldn't trust them. In that moment, something snapped. I need to go. I need to get out of here right now." Directed by Rowan Deacon, all three episodes of the series will be coming exclusively to Apple TV on Friday 13 March. On why he decided to pursue this story, Deacon said: "When I first encountered this story, the questions that preoccupied me were why and how: how was this organisation's self-proclaimed guru able to amass the power he held over these intelligent, articulate, worldly individuals? "I wanted to understand the mechanisms at work. What kind of psychological manipulation led these women to believe in an ideology that they would later question? What kind of psychological authority did individuals connect to the organisation’s exercise of power, and how was that power sustained? How did this prison of belief really work?" All episodes of Twisted Yoga will air on Apple TV on Friday 13 March. Add these Twisted Yoga to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" 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 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.
Zoe Ball and other BBC stars' new version of Michael Mosley series gets start date confirmed
The new series will hit TV screens later this month.
The revamp of Michael Mosley's Just One Thing TV series has been given a confirmed released date on BBC, and it's coming to screens soon. The show, which began as a hugely popular and successful BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds podcast of the same name, focuses on Mosley’s theory that small changes can have a big impact on your wellbeing. Episode 1 of the new series will air at 2pm on Monday 23 March on BBC One with another three episodes to follow daily that week. The entire series will be released at the same time on BBC iPlayer. It was previously announced that Zoe Ball, Roman Kemp and Clive Myrie would be fronting the revamp of the series after the tragic death of Dr Michael Mosley. Mosley himself was due to present the TV adaption, but only two episodes had been produced when he was found dead in June 2024 on the Greek island of Symi. The two episodes were then aired posthumously using footage that Mosley had filmed – and were narrated by DJ and presenter Sara Cox. The new series will see the trio follow in Mosley’s footsteps to offer tips that could help us all live healthier lives. Each presenter will front four episodes each, exploring topics they’re passionate about and travelling to a different part of the UK to meet someone who could improve their health and wellbeing and spotlight one tip, which "could be anything from drinking tea to daily press-ups or committing to a digital detox", according to the BBC. Zoe Ball is a broadcaster and presenter who began her career as the first female host of BBC Radio 1, before making the transition into TV presenting. Roman Kemp, son of Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp, also began his career on radio, presenting Capital's Breakfast Show from 2017 to 2024. Last year, he won the third series of Celebrity Race Across the World alongside his sister Harleymoon. Whilst Clive Myrie is a journalist and broadcaster, famous to viewers as a presenter of the BBC's news programmes, often acting as a foreign correspondent. Just One Thing will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on Monday 23 March, 2026. Check out more of our Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
BBC's new "gripping mystery" with Coronation Street legend finally confirms its release date
You can enrol at Crookhaven later this month.
Crookhaven, featuring Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh and Vigil's Dougray Scott, has been given a confirmed released date on the BBC – and it's coming to screens soon! Billed as a "gripping mystery", the eight-part family-friendly drama from Northern Ireland Screen is based upon the beloved children's books of the same name by JJ Arcanjo. In a secret academy for crooks, students – or Crooklings as they are dubbed – train in forgery, lock-picking and deception to "do wrong" for the right reasons, with the ultimate goal of restoring balance to the world. The first episode will air at 3:05pm on Sunday 22 March on BBC One with a second episode to follow after at 3:50pm. The entire series will be released on BBC iPlayer at the same time. According to the synopsis, we'll be introduced to a "group of eight very different, young international students as they go head to head in the competition for the infamous Crooked Cup – all while battling a terrifying enemy, The Nameless". The series will primarily follow the character of "pickpocketing genius" Gabriel, played by newcomer Lucas Leach, and his "arch-rival" Penelope (Carmel Laniado), who happens to be the headmaster's daughter. The 13-year-old Gabriel has spent his life using his pickpocketing skills to survive and upon being caught is offered a place at the school by the mysterious headmaster, Caspian Lockett, rather than being arrested for his crimes. Scott takes on the role of Lockett, while Hesmondhalgh plays Grandma Sue, and there are also parts for Keith Allen (Trainspotting, Bodies) and Claire Forlani (Industry, Domina). The up and coming younger cast members assembled to form Crookhaven's student body include Amari Bacchus (Adolescence), Leila Khan (Heartstopper) and Charlie Mann (Lazarus). Crookhaven is coming BBC One and iPlayer at 3:05pm and 3:50pm on Sunday 22 March. Add Crookhaven 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.
Beyond Paradise season 4 start date finally confirmed by BBC as popular Kris Marshall series returns
The fourth season will hit TV screens later this month.
The fourth season of Beyond Paradise has finally been given a confirmed released date on BBC, and it's coming to screens soon! The Death in Paradise spin off follows Kris Marshall's DI Humphrey Goodman and his wife Martha Lloyd, played by Sally Bretton, as they leave Saint Marie for a new life in the quaint village of Shipton Abbott in Devon. Humphrey joins the local police force whilst Martha pursues her dream of opening a cafe. Episode one of season four will air at 8pm on Friday 27 March on BBC One and BBC iPlayer with further episodes to continue weekly. Season three closed with Humphrey and Martha emotionally saying goodbye to their foster child Rosie, but with an optimistic note that the couple might soon be pursuing starting a family together after finding out earlier in the series that it is unlikely they will be able to have biological children. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/556774-dcacfb4.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Five people stand on a suburban street beside a green-striped bus, smiling and waving. Three women and a uniformed police officer stand together on the left, while a casually dressed man leans against the bus on the right, also waving. The group appears cheerful, with trees, parked cars, and houses visible in the background." title="Beyond Paradise s4" /> The official synopsis of the new season reads: "Fact and folklore blur as the team investigate the death of a novelist who predicted their demise, a magical night of Dark Morris that soon turns sour, a stolen treasure map that suddenly reappears, and the alleged sighting of a vengeful mermaid lurking out at sea." Previously released first look images of the new season confirmed that EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey favourites would be guest starring in season four. Phil Daniels who plays the character of Kevin Wicks in EastEnders will be returning to the Beyond Paradise cast after he previously starred as fisherman Marvellous Harris in season one. Phil will be joined by Melanie Walters, known for playing the icon that is Gwen in the much loved Gavin & Stacy, but her role has yet to be revealed. Beyond Paradise season four arrives on BBC One and iPlayer on Friday 27 March at 8pm. Add Beyond Paradise 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.
The X-Files legend to write and star in new satirical comedy opposite OITNB and Dirty Dancing favourites
David Duchovny will be joined by daughter West on the new series.
David Duchovny will write and star in the new satirical comedy Soapbox, with production currently under way. The X-Files legend will act opposite a star-studded cast including Orange Is the New Black's Laverne Cox and Jennifer Grey of Dirty Dancing fame. Per Deadline, Soapbox is a satirical comedy about an ageing soap opera star who unexpectedly finds himself entangled in the absurdities of modern culture wars. Duchovny wrote the new series alongside Max Barbakow, who previously directed the 2020 Prime Video romantic comedy film Palm Springs starring Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg. It will be directed by Andrew J Cohen, best known for his work on Zac Efron comedies Bad Neighbours and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. Joining David, Cox and Grey in the cast is David's 26-year-old daughter West Duchovny from the Netflix series Painkiller, Fresh Off the Boat's Randall Park, and Jimmi Simpson of Westworld fame. This is not the first time that David will be acting alongside his daughter West, as in 2018 she starred in an episode of The X-Files in the show's 11th season as the character Maddy. Further details about the new comedy are currently being kept under wraps but it is known that production kicked off in Los Angeles earlier this month. David Duchovny first began his screen acting career in 1988 when he was 28 years old. He is best known for playing FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder in the cult classic TV show The X-Files alongside Gillian Anderson from 1993 to 2002 and again from 2016 to 2018, and in the two spin-off films. View Green Video on the source website The role earned him a Golden Globe, five Screen Actors Guild Awards as well as two Emmy nominations. Over the show's run he starred in 191 episodes and also wrote and directed a few. He also provided the voice for a parody of his Mulder character in the Springfield Files episode of The Simpsons. It was recently revealed that The X-Files could be returning to screens, with Sinners director Ryan Coogler overseeing a reboot starring Till's Danielle Deadwyler, which has been greenlit for a pilot by Hulu. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
MasterChef: The Professionals star confirms exit following one season – but teases future with franchise
"I loved judging on it and will continue working with MasterChef."
TV chef Matt Tebbutt has confirmed that he will not be returning as a judge and presenter on the next season of MasterChef: The Professionals. Best known as the host of Saturday Kitchen and Channel 4's Food Unwrapped, Tebbutt joined MasterChef: The Professionals last year, replacing Gregg Wallace as a judge for the show's 18th run. The Sun initially reported that Tebbutt had been let go from the show after producers realised a third judge alongside Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti was not needed. However, Tebbutt has now responded to these claims, explaining that he was "only ever doing one series" of the show but teasing a future with the series. In a post made to his Instagram, he clarified: "A lot of lovely people have contacted me about not doing the next series of MasterChef: The Professionals. "I was only ever doing one series and I loved judging on it and will continue working with MasterChef." Tebbutt did not expand on what capacity he will continue to work with the franchise but The Sun report states that producers at Banijay, who make the show, plan to bring him back occasionally as a guest judge. A spokesperson for Banijay has also said: "No decisions have been made yet about the presenting line-up for the future series of MasterChef. We won’t comment on speculation." Tebbutt first began his career as a TV chef in 2007, when he joined the cast of Saturday Kitchen as a guest presenter – a role he still holds as a regular nearly 20 years later following James Martin's departure. Beyond his time on our screens, Tebbutt also boasts a wealth of culinary experience in the restaurant industry, authoring cookbooks, and is a regular contributor to food and travel magazines. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Marvel favourite Kathryn Hahn confirms fan-casting dream as she takes on beloved Disney villain role in live-action
Marvel favourite Kathryn Hahn has been confirmed as portraying Mother Gothel in the upcoming live-action Tangled production. The American actress first joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2018, voicing Olivia Octavius / Doctor Octopus in the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Three years laters she portrayed Agatha Harkness in the Disney+ limited series WandaVision and in the spin-off show Agatha All Along in 2024 - a role which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. A firm fan favourite for the role, rumours had been circling for some time that Kathryn was joining the cast of Tangled, and she finally confirmed the news herself with a video posted to her Instagram in which she did an outfit of the day video wearing a Mother Gothel t-shirt. She has since changed her Instagram bio to be "mother knows best" and in a fun coincidence, her username has always been "motherhahn". Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson was briefly considered for the role back in October 2025, when development on the film resumed after a long hiatus. But the actor was forced to drop out due to scheduling conflicts tied to The Batman: Part II and the upcoming Exorcist reboot. Joining Kathryn in the cast is Titans actress Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Disney Channel star Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider. The original animated Tangled film was released 16 years ago(!) in 2010 and quickly became one of the most successful Disney films of the 21st Century. The new adaptation joins an ever growing list of live-action remakes, including The Little Mermaid, Snow White, and more recently Lilo & Stitch, which grossed over $1 billion at the box office. Moana is also scheduled for the same treatment later this year, with Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as demi-god Maui and Catherine Laga'aia playing the title character. The new Tangled movie will be directed by the Greatest Showman's Michael Gracey from a script draft by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson who also wrote Do Revenge and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Kristin Burr will produce for Burr! Productions, with Lucy Kitada executive producing. A release date has not yet been scheduled for the film, but it is expected sometime in 2027. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
BBC confirms acclaimed reality TV show format has been axed due to cost-cutting issues
The BBC has confirmed that acclaimed reality TV shows I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl have been axed due to cost-cutting issues. The same-sex dating show was the first of its kind for the BBC and was hosted by Australian pop legend Dannii Minogue, who was dubbed "Cupid". It launched in 2023 with an all-male cast with the following year's all-women edition called I Kissed a Girl, before switching back again in 2025. Despite the show's success, it's now been confirmed that "there are no current plans for the show to return" due to "funding challenges". A spokesman for the BBC told The Sun: "We are exceptionally proud of I Kissed a Boy/Girl, the UK’s first dating show for the LGBTQ+ community. "We would like to thank our fabulous Cupid Dannii Minogue and the entire team at Twofour for bringing the series to screen. "Unfortunately, we have to make difficult choices in light of our funding challenges and there are no current plans for the show to return." View Green Video on the source website A final season of I Kissed a Girl will be going ahead this year on BBC Three after which there won't be any future editions. Speaking of her time on the show, Minogue said: "Thank you Twofour Productions and BBC for allowing me to be a part of I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl series, it is such a powerful and important show. "I’m so proud the show has given us the chance to celebrate so many people from the LGBTQ+ community, who made up our cast. "I can’t wait for you to see the brand new series of I Kissed a Girl, bringing all the excitement and joy that this show represents. "The integrity and intention of why it was created, along with the love and care from the crew and production over the four seasons, has made it the most special experience for me in almost 40 years of television." As with similar dating shows currently popular, I Kissed a Boy/Girl features a cast of young people searching for love while living in a sunny Italian villa. Upon initially meeting the matches would kiss, as the title suggests, before even exchanging names or basic formalities. The couples would then attend regular "kiss offs" where they had to decide whether they wanted to stick with their current partner or seek a new connection. Whoever was not chosen was sent home. I Kissed a Girl will return to BBC Three this summer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
I’m a Celebrity South Africa 2026 features longest ever trial in show’s history
Hosts Ant and Dec teased that this year's trials go "up a level".
I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns to screens next month, featuring some of the most iconic campmates to have ever step foot in the jungle. That's right, Gemma Collins, Harry Redknapp and Scarlett Moffatt (to name a few) are headed back to camp to test themselves in brand new trials and challenges in the South African wilderness. ITV has teased that this year, the trials will be "tougher than ever and the stakes couldn't be higher", with twists and turns aplenty to put the campmates through their paces. And that couldn't be more true, with the campmates revealing they took part in a trial that lasted five hours, making it the longest eating trial in the show's history! Speaking to press including Radio Times, hosts Ant & Dec revealed that that one of the eating challenges in the 2026 series goes up a notch... As they aren't in Australia for the All Stars series, there are no kangaroo meats during the eating trials, but Ant assured there is plenty from "other animals". "We've done eating trials in Australia, so the South African eating trials, it goes up a level," said Dec, just as Ant added: "One trial took so long. I think it is now on record as the longest trial ever." And it's not just the eating trials that kick things up a gear, with the hosts teasing plenty of drama to come between the All Stars campmates. "There's a lot of drama without giving too much away, there's a lot of drama this series," Ant told press including Radio Times. "It's up and down, and you will witness arguments, and you'll witness things that we probably haven't seen on the Australian series for a while..." April can't come soon enough! I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns this April on ITV. 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.
I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 confirms major format shake-up for grand final episode
Ant & Dec have confirmed that the final episode of I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 will have a major format shake-up. I'm a Celebrity South Africa is the all-star version of the beloved ITV show and will see celebs take on harder trials than ever before all in a bid to be crowned the "Legend of the Savanna". Usually, most of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! is filmed live with Ant & Dec appearing from the studio in Australia, with an 11-hour time difference. Viewers are also able to participate and vote for their favourite camp mate, with each elimination also carried out live on air. However the first season of the South African all-stars series of the show that aired in 2023 was all pre-recorded – meaning that viewers weren't able to vote for trials or the winner. But Ant & Dec confirmed today at the London launch event that while season 2 was pre-recorded last year in South Africa, the grand final will be held live with the winner yet to be confirmed. Rather than making the 12-hour flight back to the southernmost country of continental Africa, the entire celebrity cast will instead gather in a UK studio and the public will able to vote to crown this year's I'm a Celebrity Legend. Discussing the format shake-up with former King of the Jungle and Unpacked host Sam Thompson, Ant & Dec said: "It's going to be here in the UK, live on the television. "We’re going to get all the cast back, we’ll have the finalists in the studio. It’ll be a live vote like we do in Australia and the public will decide their Legend." Just because the final will be held in the UK doesn't mean the celebs had it any easier in camp. In fact, the trials in the new season are expected to be particularly brutal. "Myleene Klass won it in South Africa last time, doing the best final head to head, Bushtucker trial thing we've ever seen. So we thought we want to leave it up to the public, but to get to that point, to be a finalist, we've made it tougher than ever," Dec confirmed. With I'm a Celebrity South Africa season 2 due to air on screens sometime next month, only time will tell who is crowned this year's Legend. 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. I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns next month. 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.
Gemma Collins teases "redemption" arc as she returns to the I’m a Celebrity jungle
Could the GC be the queen of the jungle this time round?
Gemma Collins is returning to the I'm a Celebrity jungle and this time, she's on a mission of redemption. The TOWIE legend first appeared on the ITV programme in 2014 and was arguably the most entertaining person to watch, but she quickly threw the towel in and became the first contestant to leave her season. Collins had been vocal about her discomfort at jungle life, saying at the time: "I've got to go. Three days. I’ve just got to get out of here. You have to get me out of here. It’s making me feel panicked and stressed. It’s not normal." She then continued: "I've got to get out of here. I cannot go another f***ing day in here. It’s not on. It’s absolutely ridiculous. I will never ever do a show like this ever. It’s put me off TV for life. "I’m telling you now. It’s winding me up now. This is bull***t, man. I can’t handle it. Just get me out of here. I certainly won’t be coming back for more. That’s for sure. Ever, ever, ever, ever." View oEmbed on the source website Why, then, is she returning? Well, speaking to press including Radio Times, Gemma Collins reflected on reuniting with Craig Charles, who is also returning to camp after a decade, and admitted it was a complete redemption for her. "We had a laugh and we did really get on well in the first series, the first time I was in there, but it was just so surreal," Collins said. She added: "Nothing prepares you for what comes next. I mean, this was total redemption for me, and it's a lot tougher this time. It was so much tougher than before." ITV has teased that this season will truly put the celebrities through their paces, more than ever before. Ahead of the series launching next month, ITV said: "The trials are tougher than ever and the stakes couldn't be higher. With relentless twists and turns, the campmates will never know what’s coming next. They will be faced with challenges at every turn, quickly learning that with big decisions come even bigger consequences…" Alongside Gemma Collins is a whole host of famous former campmates, including Adam Thomas, Ashley Roberts, Scarlett Moffatt, David Haye, Beverley Callard and Seann Walsh. Additional returnees include Sir Mo Farah, Craig Charles, Sinitta, Jimmy Bullard and Harry Redknapp. Who will win? Well, that'll be down to the public to decide. In a major format change, the public will now have the power to decide who is crowned the ultimate 2026 legend. After weeks of shocks, showdowns and survival, viewers will be able to have their say and cast the final vote in a live grand final broadcast direct from London! I'm a Celebrity... South Africa returns this April on ITV. 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.
I'm a Celebrity South Africa 2026 cast: Confirmed line-up of contestants
The second season of the all stars version of I'm a Celebrity... South Africa is back and the official line-up has now been confirmed. Pre-recorded last year, celebrities who were a contestant on previous seasons of the beloved ITV show flew out 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. The first season of the spin-off show aired in 2023 with Myleene Klass taking the crown and being name the first Legend of the show. Three years later, the South African version has finally returned to our screens with 12 celebs, 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. This year's cast is made up of actors, TV personalities, pop icons, Olympic legends and even two former winners of the show. Read on to find out who is taking part in the line up of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here South Africa 2026. I'm a Celebrity South Africa official 2026 line-up: Confirmed celebrity contestants Adam Thomas Ashley Roberts Scarlett Moffatt David Haye Beverley Callard Seann Walsh Sinitta Sir Mo Farah Gemma Collins Craig Charles Jimmy Bullard Harry Redknapp 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 treratment for breast cancer but had filmed for the new series before treatment begun. 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. 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. 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. 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 4 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... 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.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man soundtrack: Every song from the new film
A brand new recording of the show's iconic theme song has been composed for the film.
The beloved Birmingham gangster drama is moving to the big screen, bringing with it fan favourite characters as well as some newcomers. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man will see Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy step back into the role of Tommy Shelby four years after the character faked his own death in the highly dramatic season six finale. The new film is set amid the devastation of World War II as Tommy is forced out of retirement to stop his son Duke, played by Saltburn star Barry Keoghan, who has taken over the gang with methods that threaten the whole family. The 1940s drama will be set to a comprehensive 36-song soundtrack with five brand new recordings done especially for the film, including the show's iconic theme song Red Right Hand, by the legend that is Nick Cave. Alongside the Australian singer, Fontaines DC, Lankum, Girl in the Year Above and McLusky are all highlights on the track list, with two Massive Attack covers as the stand outs. The film's original score has been composed by Antony Genn and Martin Slattery, who have previously worked on the Peaky Blinders series. Intrigued to hear which other songs appear? Read on for the full Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man soundtrack. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man soundtrack You can find the full list of songs featured in the film below: Opening Scene / The Currency The Immortal Man Ruby’s Scarf Nobody’s Son by Amy Taylor, Tom Coll, Antony Genn and Martin Slattery No Heaven No Hell for Duke Shelby People Person by Mclusky Duke and Beckett Strike a Deal An Intruder in the House Ada and Duke Opium Dreams by Grian Chatten, Antony Genn & Martin Slattery Tommy, Kaulo and Zelda Black Dahlia by Grian Chatten, Antony Genn & Martin Slattery Beckett Tests Duke by Grian Chatten, Antony Genn & Martin Slattery Close the Door Dukes Descent A Hero’s Death by Fontaines DC Pig Pen Puppet by Grian Chatten, Antony Genn and Martin Slattery A Gun Is No Good Tommy vs Duke St Elizabeth’s Mortuary Confession by Antony Genn, Martin Slattery & Carlos O'Connell Stable Shootout Red Right Hand (Immortal) by Nick Cave The Bullet The Coin Teardrop by Girl in the Year Above Romance by Fontaines DC The Map Angel by Grian Chatten, Antony Genn & Martin Slattery The Tunnel by Grian Chatten, Antony Genn & Martin Slattery Medusa by Grian Chatten, Antony Genn & Martin Slattery Tommy vs Beckett Father and Son Hunting the Wren (The Immortal Man Version) by Lankum & Grian Chatten Ellipsis by Grian Chatten, Antony Genn & Martin Slattery Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is in select cinemas on Friday 6 March and will be available to stream on Netflix from Friday 20 March 2026. Watch The Immortal Man on Netflix – sign up from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media. 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 vampire flick has broken the record for the most Oscar nominations in history.
Ryan Coogler's hugely acclaimed Sinners proved to be a big hit at the box office – and the horror movie has just passed yet another milestone as it broke the record for the most Oscar nominations in history. Sinners stars Michael B Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to their Mississippi home from Chicago in the 1930s with the goal of setting up a juke joint – only for its grand opening to be interrupted by some... unfriendly visitors. The vampire flick got a whopping 16 nominations, surpassing All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997) and La La Land (2016), which previously held the title with 14 apiece. It's a remarkable achievement for a film which has won pretty much unanimous praise from both critics and cinemagoers, with everything from the performances to its soundtrack to its narrative earning major plaudits. If you've not yet seen the film – or are perhaps wanting to know when you can rewatch it from the comfort of your own home – you might be wondering what your options are. Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch Sinners. How to watch Sinners – is it streaming? Sinners is available to watch at home both on a subscription platform as well as being available to rent. It is currently available on streaming site NOW, which requires a subscription of £9.99 a month, or on Sky Cinema if you have the package. Alternatively it can be bought and kept on Apple TV, Sky Store and Prime Video for £9.99. If you're in the US then, as with all Warner Bros titles, the film is streaming on HBO Max, a streaming service which is finally coming to the UK in March. What is Sinners about? Sinners is a supernatural thriller set in 1930s Mississippi and follows war veteran twin brothers, both played by Michael B Jordan, as they return to their home town to open up a juke joint for the local Black community with their younger cousin Sammie (Miles Caton). However their plans are disrupted by a group of travelling musicians passing through town who turn out to be vampires. The official synopsis reads: "Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return home, only to discover an even greater evil waiting to welcome them back." Sinners cast: Who stars alongside Michael B Jordan? The cast is headlined by Michael B Jordan, but there are plenty of other notable names as well as rising stars in the ensemble as well. Wunmi Mosaku and Miles Caton have both already won accolades for their performances, while Michael B Jordan has received a plethora of nominations, including an Academy Award nod. You can find a cast list below: • Michael B Jordan as Smoke / Stack • Miles Caton as Sammie Moore • Hailee Steinfeld as Mary • Wunmi Mosaku as Annie • Omar Benson Miller as Cornbread • Jayme Lawson as Pearline • Li Jun Li as Grace Chow • Delroy Lindo as Delta Sim • Saul Williams as Jedidiah • Andrene Ward-Hammond as Ruthie • Jack O'Connell as Remmick • Tenaj Jackson as Beatrice • Dave Maldonado as Hogwood • Helena Hu as Lisa Chow • Yao as Bo Chow • Sam Malone as Terry Sinners trailer If you still haven't made your mind up about whether Sinners is worth the watch, the trailer below might help convince you: View Green Video on the source website If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch One Battle After Another – is it streaming?
The highly acclaimed film from Paul Thomas Anderson is nominated for a whopping 13 Oscars.
Since making his directorial debut with Hard Eight in 1996 – at the age of just 26 – Paul Thomas Anderson has consistently proved his worth as one of the world's finest writer/directors. His films, which include Magnolia, There Will Be Blood and Phantom Thread, have been showered with all sorts of praise and frequently featured in best of the year lists – while he's also worked with several of Hollywood's best actors from Julianne Moore and Joaquin Phoenix to Daniel Day-Lewis and the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman. Now, Anderson has teamed up with another huge star – Leonardo DiCaprio – for his latest film One Battle After Another and it sits on a mightily impressive score of 97 per cent on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with a glut of five-star reviews including our own highly positive write-up, which called it "the best film of the year." With that in mind, you might be wondering how you can see the film – read on for everything you need to know. How to watch One Battle After Another – is it streaming? Yes, One Battle After Another is available for streaming at home and for a reasonable price at that. It can be rented on Apple TV, Sky Store and Prime Video for just £4.99 or bought for £9.99. However if you're desperate to see it on the big screen then you might still have a chance as Curzon cinemas are doing an Awards Catch Up film club and have select showings of it in March ahead of the Oscars. One Battle After Another cast – who stars with Leonardo DiCaprio The film marked the first collaboration between Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio – and the Oscar-winning actor is one of several big names in the cast, with other prominent stars including Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Benicio del Toro. Meanwhile, Chase Infiniti – whose only previous screen credit was the Apple TV remake of Presumed Innocent – makes her film debut in a key role, while there's also a small part for Alana Haim, who starred in Anderson's previous film Licorice Pizza. You can find the full cast list below: Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson Sean Penn as Col Steven J Lockjaw Benicio del Toro as Sensei Sergio Regina Hall as Deandra Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills Chase Infiniti as Willa Ferguson Alana Haim as Mae West Wood Harris as Laredo Tony Goldwyn as Virgil Throckmorton Shayna McHayle as Junglepussy Starletta DuPois as Grandma Jennie D. W. Moffett as Bill Desmond Paul Grimstad as Howard Sommerville Kevin Tighe as Roy More Jim Downey as Sandy Irvine John Hoogenakker as Tim Smith Eric Schweig as Avanti Jena Malone as the voice of the greeting code One Battle After Another plot – what is it about? The film is very loosely based on Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, but Anderson has reworked that text into something uniquely his own – including updating the setting from the '80s to the modern day. After a lengthy opening chapter set 16 years before the rest of the film, it follows DiCaprio as paranoid and complacent single father Bob Ferguson – who is forced to rediscover his revolutionary spirit when his old nemesis returns with plans to kidnap his daughter. The official synopsis reads: "Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. "When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts." One Battle After Another trailer You can view the trailer below – which gives you some idea of what to expect from the film, but merely hints at its overall greatness: View Green Video on the source website 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.
How to watch Sentimental Value – is it streaming?
Despite being snubbed at the SAGs, the Norwegian-language film is expected to find success at the Oscars.
Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value explores the intricacies of family dynamics and generational trauma. Starring Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve, the celebrated Scandinavian actors play a father and daughter duo who have a complex, troubled relationship. With a previous Oscar nomination to his name, Trier's film has received critical and box office as well as being nominated for a number of accolades. After being completely snubbed at the SAGs, the Norwegian-language film was nominated for eight BAFTAs and Golden Globes at both award shows, taking home multiple gongs. The film has also been nominated in nine categories at the upcoming Oscars next month including best picture, best director and best actress. If you didn't get a chance to catch Sentimental Value at the cinema in the busy winter months of the new year, then here's how you can watch the modern classic online ahead of the Academy Awards. How to watch Sentimental Value – is it streaming? Yes, Sentimental Value is available to watch at home. As of 13 February 2026, it is available to stream on the arthouse subscription service Mubi – along with a number of other films by Trier including the aforementioned The Worst Person in the World. A seven-day free trial is available for this service, which is also available to bundle as an add-on with Prime Video. Meanwhile you don't have Mubi, it can also be bought and kept on Sky Store for £13.99, rented on Apple TV for £9.99, or bought on Prime Video for £13.99. With the Academy Awards on the horizon, there is still the odd cinema showing Sentimental Value, but such screenings are few and far between. What is Sentimental Value about? Sentimental Value explores the intricate and troubled relationship between two daughters, played by Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and their estranged father Stellan Skarsgård. An already fractured relationship begins to unravel when they are forced to reunite as the father begins produces a film about their family history. The official synopsis reads: "Nora, a successful stage actress, reunites with her estranged father, Gustav Borg, a once-renowned film director planning a comeback with a script based on their family. When Gustav offers Nora the lead role, which she promptly declines, he turns his attention to a rising Hollywood starlet instead." Sentimental Value cast: Who stars alongside Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve? Stellan Skarsgård won the best supporting actor Golden Globe for his role as Gustav and also received a BAFTA nomination in the same category as well as his first ever Oscar nomination with the performance being dubbed the Swedish actor's "crowning achievement". The upcoming Academy Awards sees four of the cast members nominated in individual categories as well nine nominations for the film overall. You can find a cast list below: Stellan Skarsgård as Gustav Borg Renate Reinsve as Nora Borg Elle Fanning as Rachel Kemp Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas as Agnes Borg Pettersen Anders Danielsen Lie as Jakob Jesper Christensen as Michael Lena Endre as Ingrid Berger Cory Michael Smith as Sam Catherine Cohen as Nicky Sentimental Value trailer Still not decided whether it's worth your time? Perhaps the trailer below will convince you one way or another. View Green Video on the source website 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.
How to watch Marty Supreme – is it streaming?
The film set an unfortunate record at the BAFTAs.
Last year's Marty Supreme received critical acclaim and a huge boom at the box office at the start of the new year. Starring Timothée Chalamet and directed by Josh Safdie, the film follows driven to-a-fault ping pong player Marty Mauser on his venture to become the greatest American champion in the sport of all time. Since its release in December 2025, the film has racked up a long list of nominations at all the major award shows including 11 BAFTA nominations, three Critics Choice, three SAGs and nine nominations at the upcoming Academy Awards in mid-March. However, the blockbuster also set an unfortunate record at this year's BAFTAs for the most losses in history after it failed to win an award for any of the 11 categories it was nominated in. Hopefully it will fare better at the Oscars. If you haven't had a chance to catch the ping pong movie at the cinema and want to see what all the fuss is about before the next awards show, here's how you can watch Marty Supreme online. How to watch Marty Supreme – is it streaming? Marty Supreme is available to watch at home but it's not yet on a streaming service. Instead, the film can be rented on Apple TV and Prime Video both for the polished price of £15.99, or £19.99 if you wish to keep it forever. Two months on from its release in cinemas, there is still the very odd showing of it thanks to its nominations success during awards season, but the showings are so few that your easiest bet is to rent it at home. However, if the price is just a little too dear then A24 films do tend to be distributed onto the American steaming service Max but that probably won't be for a few months, still which is a good thing as Max is only becoming available to UK viewers in March. What is Marty Supreme about? Marty Supreme is a fictional story, loosely based on the life of table-tennis champion Marty Reisman. Whilst Timothée Chalamet plays Marty and they do tell some of the events of his life, it is not a true biopic. The film follows Chalamet's character on his hell bent mission to become America's greatest table-tennis player, for better or for worse. The 23-year-old abandons his life as a shoe salesman, along with all his other responsibilities, to hustle together enough funds to make it out to the championships in Tokyo, Japan. In doing so, he strains relationships with friends, family and his girlfriend but also builds new ones, namely with the faded film star Kay Stone played by Gwyneth Paltrow, and her husband. The film is erratic and fast paced without a moment's break, which mirrors Marty's frantic and arrogant energy throughout. Marty Supreme cast: Who stars alongside Timothée Chalamet? The cast is of course lead by Timothée Chalamet as the titular character, who is supported by Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion and Kevin O'Leary is other key roles. Alongside Chalamet who was has received multiple nominations for his part, and won the Golden Globe, A'zion also received nominations at the Actor Awards as well as a BAFTA nomination for best supporting actress. You can find a cast list below: • Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser • Gwyneth Paltrow as Kay Stone • Odessa A'zion as Rachel Mizler • Kevin O'Leary as Milton Rockwell • Tyler, The Creator (Tyler Okonma) as Wally • Abel Ferrara as Ezra Mishkin • Luke Manley as Dion Galanis • Koto Kawaguchi as Koto Endo • Fran Drescher as Rebecca Mauser • Sandra Bernhard as Judy • Larry 'Ratso' Sloman as Murray Norkin • John Catsimatidis as Christopher Galanis • Penn Jillette as Hoff Marty Supreme trailer Still not decided whether it's worth your time? Perhaps the trailer below will convince you one way or another. View Green Video on the source website 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.
Love Actually and Game of Thrones icons unite for first look at "poetic, life-affirming" road movie
If you love life-affirming cinema, this film's a catch.
Love Actually star and true British icon Bill Nighy is uniting with Game of Thrones royalty Maisie Williams for a "poetic, life affirming" road movie. Based on the kid's novel Charlie and Me: 421 Miles from Home by Mark Lowery, the new film, 500 Miles, follows the journey of two brothers who embark on a journey between countries to reunite their feuding family. Fed up of his parents constant arguing, Finn (Roman Griffin Davis), flees his family home in Yorkshire with his live-wire younger brother, Charlie (Dexter Sol Ansell), in tow to embark on a pilgrimage to the wild West Coast of Ireland to reunite with their beloved grandfather - Bill Nighy's character. The boys parents, played by Michael Socha of This Is England fame and Clare Dunne known for Small Things Like These and Spider-Man: Far From Home, have been estranged from the grandfather since untold events of the previous year. Along the way the brother's meet Maisie William's free-spirited busker who becomes their responsible adult and aids them on their trip to Dingle, County Kerry, all in the hopes that their grandfather can piece the family together again. Directed by BAFTA award winner Morgan Matthews, the first-look trailer released today gives a glimpse of the stellar cast and the broody, coastal landscape of Ireland where the movie was filmed on location. View oEmbed on the source website Just shy of two minutes long, the trailer begins with Bill Nighy forlornly looking over the sea from a cliff vantage point with grey weather. He reminisces on previous years with a voice over saying "We used to bring them down here" before the viewer is fed short clips of happy family memories from sunny summers of yore. Promising a heart-wrenching film packed charm, the trailer gives us our first glimpse at the family at the centre of the story, including Charlie, played by Dexter Sol Ansell who comes fresh off the back of recent success. Playing the lovable squire 'Egg' in HBO's recent Game of Thrones mini-series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Ansell helped the series gain worldwide acclaim, with many people praising its rousing conclusion. Game of Thrones fans may indeed want to catch 500 Miles in cinema considering both Ansell and Maisie Williams will be taking leading roles. Produced by New Origin, Port Pictures and Minnow Films, the new film features music from upcoming Irish composer Jamie Duffy. 500 Miles is coming to UK cinemas soon. 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.
Mary Berry delivers her verdict on Nigella Lawson joining GBBO in judging role
Former judge Prue Leith has stepped down from the role after nearly a decade on the show.
Former Great British Bake Off judge Dame Mary Berry has shared her verdict on Nigella Lawson joining the cast of the Channel 4 show. Berry served as a judge on the beloved baking competition, alongside baker Paul Hollywood, from the show's inception on the BBC in 2010 until 2016. When it made the switch to Channel 4 in 2017, Berry announced her departure alongside the show's presenters, comedy duo Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig were then brought in as new co-hosts, while South African-British restaurateur Dame Prue Leith stepped up as the second judge to fill Berry's position. Toksvig later departed and was replaced by Matt Lucas, who Alison Hammond subsequently replaced. Now it has been announced that iconic TV chef Nigella Lawson will be taking over from Leith as she departs the show after nearly a decade. Speaking at the Radio Times Covers Party 2026, Berry shared her verdict on Lawson becoming a judge on the cosy cooking show, declaring that she was "delighted" by the news. "I’ve also recently heard Nigella Lawson is the new Bake Off judge, and I’m absolutely delighted," she said. "It will give Bake Off a wonderful new flavour, and Paul and her will get on like a house on fire." When asked what a great Bake Off judge needs, Berry answered: "The skill to be the judge and to be fair, be kind and encourage everyone to enjoy baking." 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. Leith announced earlier this month that she would be leaving The Great British Bake Off after nine years, saying of the role: "There cannot be a better job in the world." Of Lawson taking up her former position, Leith herself told The Spectator: "[Nigella is] also really nice, mighty glam and seriously bright, sexy and sassy. I’m just glad she wasn’t in the running nine years ago." The Great British Bake Off returns later this year. Add The Great British Bake Off 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.
Dame Joanna Lumley set to star in new ITV documentary show for a new travel adventure ahead of 80th birthday
The iconic actress will turning 80-years-old this spring.
Joanna Lumley is set to make another travelogue for ITV, and filming is already underway. The actress, who will turn 80 years old in May, has jetted off to South America with a production crew to film her latest travel documentary in Argentina. Lumley made her first travelogue in 2010 entitled Joanna Lumley’s Nile and in the 16 years since then has made 16 other travel shows, all in similar nature and name, visiting countries such as India, the Caribbean, Greece and Japan. In 2022, Joanna Lumley's Great Cities of the World was released where she visited three of the most famous European capitals - Berlin, Paris and Rome. Last year saw the airing of Joanna Lumley's Danube where she followed along the world-famous river, from its source in the Black Forest mountains to its border at the Black Sea, travelling through Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania in doing so. The actress, who was knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours List in 2021, is yet to make a travelogue about any country in the South American continent so Joanna Lumley's adventure in Argentina will be her first. Lumley started her career in the 1960s as a model, working with designer Jean Muir before transitioning to acting three years later. Her breakthrough role was as Purdey in the 1976 ITV series The New Avengers, however she is most known for playing Patsy, alongside Jennifer Saunders' Edina, in Absolutely Fabulous. Ab Fab ran for five seasons over a period of 20 years from 1992 to 2012, and received critical acclaim. During its time on screen it featured a plethora of special celebrity guests, including Hollywood legend Helena Bonham Carter, international pop star Elton John and world-renowned supermodel Naomi Campbell. Joanna Lumley's Argentina is set to air this spring. 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. Add Joanna Lumley's Argentina 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.
Coronation Street confirms shock exit for soap icon after 3 years of drama on the cobbles
The star is leaving to take up a new role on the stage.
ITV has announced that Claire Sweeney will be leaving the cobbles for good after nearly three years on Coronation Street. She first joined the line-up of the historic soap in 2023 as Cassie Plummer, a former drug addict and birth mother of Tyrone Dobbs. She quickly became a villain on the street when she was exposed for poisoning Ken Barlow, played by William Roache, while caring for him after he experienced a fall. Then in February last year, Cassie began dating Simon Gregson's character Steve McDonald. Now, Sweeney will be leaving the show to join the cast of the UK and Ireland tour of Annie to play Miss Hannigan. Radio Times understands that ITV bosses have known about the actress's departure from the soap for a while now and that they already have a big storyline planned for the character's exit. A Coronation Street spokesperson said: "We wish Claire every success playing Miss Hannigan and congratulate her on being offered a role she has long wanted to play. "Cassie will be on the cobbles until the summer during which time she will continue to make her presence felt in Weatherfield leading up to a great exit storyline." The Annie tour will initially begin with La Voix in the role of Miss Hannigan in five venues from 23rd May, before Sweeney joins for the remaining 26 locations around the UK and Ireland from 7th July. Full tour dates and booking options are available on its official website. Sweeney began her career in 1991 with a lead role on the soap Brookside. She competed on the first seasons of both Celebrity Big Brother and Strictly Come Dancing, and from 2003 to 2005 was a regular panellist on Loose Women. Last year, the star spoke about the revival of Brookside to mark the show's 30th anniversary, although she explained she couldn't take part due to Corrie filming commitments. 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. Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Iconic Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw confirms cancer diagnosis and is now "unable to walk"
"I am in good spirits, feeling very positive and planning another podcast."
Former Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw has revealed that he is battling cancer which is affecting his spinal column and has left him "unable to walk". Kershaw's friend and podcast producer Peter Everett shared the news on Facebook this week, confirming that the broadcaster has been receiving treatment including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and physiotherapy. Fans had been expressing their concern for the 66-year-old as no new episodes of his self-titled podcast had been posted for more than six months. Everett shared a comment from Kershaw himself, who despite his diagnosis had maintained his typical sense of humour. "I am in good spirits, feeling very positive and planning another podcast," he said. "I am determined not to die before Benjamin Netanyahu, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Ant’n’Dec. That should keep me going for a while." Everett himself added: "My friend Andy has been going through a difficult time. Although we’ve not been able to put together any podcasts in the last six months, we are very grateful to all the patrons and supporters who have stuck with us." Kershaw began his career in radio first, but in 1984 he enlisted as a new presenter for BBC2’s Whistle Test before getting his own show on BBC Radio 1 the following year. He presented his own music show for 15 years, which was characterised by his boredom of Anglo-American music and had a strong African influence. Over his broadcast journalism career he also worked for BBC Radios 3 and 4, reporting on stories from around the world, notably the Rwandan genocide, Angola's civil war in 1996, Sierra Leone in 2001 and repeatedly from Haiti. In 2021, Kershaw launched The Andy Kershaw Podcast as a continuation of his much-loved former BBC Radio 1 show. He officially describes the premise of his podcast as "Andy Kershaw plays some bloody great records". There are currently 37 episodes of his podcast which can be listened to on its website. The last upload was in June 2025 and whilst Kershaw and Everett have confirmed that a new episode is coming, they have not revealed when fans can expect to see it. 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.
Bluey defeats Stranger Things and more as most-streamed TV series of 2025
The blue cartoon dog continues to have a firm grip on viewers.
2025 was a big year for television, including such highlights as The Stranger Things grand finale, the regeneration of Billie Piper in Doctor Who, the cutting edge Adolescence and we all went absolutely insane for The Traitors. But despite the very serious competition, it was kids TV series Bluey that took the crown as the year's most streamed show, for the second time running! For those that aren't familiar, Bluey is an Australian animated kids TV show about an energetic Blue Heeler puppy named Bluey and her younger sister Bingo. The 7-minute episodes follow the sisters as they get up to adventures and interact with each other and those around them, emphasising a focus on emotional intelligence and realistic family dynamics. It's not the first time cartoon dogs have taken the world by storm with Snoopy and Clifford the Big Red Dog being favourites of days of yore. The release of Strangers Things' final season had it dominating viewing figures, spending the last five weeks of the year in the top spot with 25.1 billion recorded viewing minutes, making it the most-watched Netflix original show of the year, but that wasn't enough for it to knock the animated dogs down a peg. Nielsen's streaming ratings saw Bluey retain the title for a second year with a total of 45.2 billion minutes of viewing time on Disney+. In 2023, the show was only beaten by Grey’s Anatomy, which has a back catalogue of 455 45 minute episodes, compared to the kids show's lowly 154. The top three most streamed shows in 2025 in order were Bluey with 45.2 billion minutes, closely followed by Grey's Anatomy at 40.92 billion minutes, and Stranger Things in third with 39.95 billion. Meanwhile, the fourth and fifth spots were taken by NCIS with 36.94 billion minutes and, another animated kids show, SpongeBob SquarePants with 34.35 billion minutes. All seasons of Bluey are available to watch on Disney+ but can also be streamed in the UK on BBC iPlayer. 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.
Prue Leith reveals why she decided to quit The Great British Bake Off
She said of the role: “There cannot be a better job in the world."
It was announced earlier this month that Prue Leith would be leaving The Great British Bake Off, much to fans' dismay. Prue had been a part of the baking show for nine years, joining the lineup as a judge alongside baker Paul Hollywood in 2017 when it made its move to Channel 4. Now the 86-year-old has revealed why exactly she decided to step down from the role despite declaring "there cannot be a better job in the world". Speaking to The Spectator, Dame Prue said: "I have been dithering for years about when to stop judging The Great British Bake Off. "When I joined nine years ago, I thought, since I was in my mid-seventies, that I’d be lucky to manage two years. "At that age, my mother was deaf as a post and away with the fairies, believing her son was her father and that her cat was the one she’d had 40 years before. But my marbles stayed more or less in place and there seemed no good reason to give up a job I loved." Continuing, the restaurateur, writer and former judge added: "Finally, though, the desire to work less and play more got to me. Bake Off and its offshoots such as The Great American Baking Show and even the Christmas specials are all filmed in the summer, which has meant I could never have a summer holiday." It has now been confirmed that iconic British chef Nigella Lawson will be filling the spot, a replacement that Leith is more than happy by. "(Lawson is) also really nice, mighty glam and seriously bright, sexy and sassy.I’m just glad she wasn’t in the running nine years ago," she said. The news comes after it was revealed by Channel 4 that the upcoming 17th series of The Great British Bake Off will see an exciting format change, introducing an 'Audience Choice week' where viewers can submit their own ideas for what the bakers should take on. The Great British Bake Off returns later this year. Add The Great British Bake Off 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.
Endeavour star's new thriller Betrayal gets release date confirmed by ITV – and it's soon
If you like spy dramas then this one's for you.
The new thriller Betrayal, featuring Endeavour star Shaun Evans, has been given a confirmed released date on ITV1, and it's coming to screens soon! The four-part spy drama from Mammoth Screen production is set against the backdrop of the MI5 and explores human relationship as its characters battle between loyalty and deception. Episode 1 will air at 9pm on Sunday 8th February 2026 on ITV1 and ITVX, with the second episode to air in the same slot the following day. Written by award-winning playwright and screenwriter David Eldridge and directed by BAFTA and Emmy nominee Julian Jarrold, the series follows Shaun Evans's character John Hughes a mid-career MI5 officer desperately grappling to maintain a work-life balance in a rapidly evolving intelligence landscape and a marriage that is about to implode. The series kicks off with John meeting a British Iranian man who claims he has intelligence about a known gang in Stockport, but before he can share the information with the MI5 agent, he is executed by an assassin whom John then kills in self defence. John is then wrongfully placed under internal investigation, facing scrutiny from his superiors, leading John to question whether the threat might be closer to home than he released. His inability to let the case go places even more strain on his already turbulent marriage but he soon finds an unlikely ally; Mehreen Askari-Evans, an intelligence operative who is tasked with taking over John’s duties, played by Eastender actress Zahra Ahmadi. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/directed.-He-never-told-me-a-take-was-bad-although-sometimes-he-probably-should-have.-There-were-times-where-I-was-going-way-over-the-top-and-hed-come-up-to-me-and-laugh-saying-okay-weve-got-f2e19fd.jpg" width="3000" height="2000" alt="A man wears a black baseball cap and discreetly looks around a corner." title="ITV-betrayal" /> On taking up the role, Shaun Evans said: "I was in from the get-go, really. About four and a half years ago, I began to speak to Tom Leggett, another of the executive producers on Betrayal, about working together again. "We were both interested in the world of espionage and began to work on the idea of the personal life of someone who works for MI5 – something you hadn’t necessarily seen before. We then brought (writer) David Eldridge on board and, between the three of us, crafted this four-parter." Writer and executive producer David Eldridge added: "Betrayal began as a conversation with the actor Shaun Evans at the back end of 2019. Shaun was interested in playing an intelligence officer and he and Executive Producer Tom Leggett were fans of my writing. "I’ve always enjoyed writing for actors I feel I can stretch in interesting ways, and I’ve had some success doing this in the theatre. "So, my curiosity was piqued. But when we met for a coffee in a quiet corner of Fitzrovia and they asked if I was interested in the world of spies and espionage, I nearly spat out my cortado. 'Was I interested?'" Nikki Amuka-Bird and Romola Garai join the cast as John's superior and wife respectively, while the series will also star Gamba Cole, known for the The Outlaws, comedian and actor Omid Djalili, and Grantchester star Matthew Tennyson. Coronation Street's Hayley Tamaddon, Anthony Flanagan of House of the Dragon and Paddy Rowan from Four Lives all also join the line-up. Betrayal is coming to ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday 8th February 2026 at 9pm. All episodes will be released on ITVX ahead of linear transmission. 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. Add Betrayal 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.
Harry Styles confirmed to make live music debut of new album at BRIT Awards 2026
Harry Styles has been laying low over the past couple years after the explosive success of his 2022 album Harry's House and the subsequent Love on Tour. But finally, fans have been given something to look forward to with Harry's return to the music world confirmed as he is announced as performing at this year's BRIT Awards, where he will be debuting brand new music. The awards show will be hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, who has hosted it three times prior, and, alongside Harry Styles, will see Olivia Dean give a performance as well. Styles previously performed at the BRITs in 2023, where he also won four awards for Best Song, Best British Album, Best Artist and Best Pop Act. This year he'll be performing songs live from his new album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. which is being released on 6th March 2026. The first single Aperture already dropped last week along with the announcement of a tour, comprising of 50 dates across Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney, including a record-breaking 12-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium. The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard will be held on Saturday 28th February at Manchester's Co-Op Live. Last week, nominations were announced for this year’s awards with Olivia Dean and Lola Young receiving five nominations each, closely followed by Sam Fender with four following his Mercury Prize win last year. Lily Allen, who had a massive success with her first album in 17 years, Life of a Show Girl, has received three nominations. Other British artists up for awards this year include Calvin Harris, JADE, Wolf Alice, Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, PinkPantheress, RAYE, Skye Newman and Wet Leg, whilst Britpop icons Pulp received their first nomination since 1996. This year the BRIT award has been designed by internationally acclaimed British designer Matthew Williamson and was inspired by his Mancunian roots. The BRIT Awards 2026 will be broadcast live on ITV and ITVX on Saturday 28th February. 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.
ITV confirms "contemporary reimagining" of beloved detective series Dalziel and Pascoe - and with a new dynamic
Production of the new show will be beginning in the spring.
ITV has confirmed that a "contemporary reimagining" of detective series Dalziel and Pascoe is being produced. Dalziel and Pascoe was a beloved crime drama which aired for 12 seasons from 1996 to 2007 on BBC One, starring Colin Buchanan and Warren Clarke. The series centres on the relationship between seasoned detective Dalziel, and the newly qualified, by-the-book DS Pascoe, based in the fictional town of Wetherton, Yorkshire. Although the pair often clash, both on a professional and personal level, Dalziel and Pascoe find that their differences are what makes them work so well together. Much to their surprise, each case seems to strengthen their relationship, and gradually they begin to form a formidable partnership. The TV show is adapted from characters created by British crime writer Reginald Hill, who wrote 24 books about Dalziel and Pascoe over the course of his career. His first book was written in 1970 and the latest was published in 2009, just three years before his death. The new series has been commissioned by BritBox, with ITV’s commissioner and head of scripted comedy Nana Hughes overseeing the production. Speaking in statement, Hughes said: "It’s a genuine privilege to bring Reginald Hill’s much-loved Dalziel and Pascoe back to the screen for a new audience. "At the heart of this series is the enduring, unexpected chemistry between two very different detectives, and we’re excited to explore that new dynamic." 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. Jonathan Fisher, the Managing Director of West Road Pictures production company, added: "It is a real honour to be reimagining Reginald Hill’s iconic detective series for a contemporary audience. We hope that viewers will fall in love with this unlikely yet brilliant pairing all over again." The six-part series will be directed by Isher Sahota and produced by Juliet Charlesworth, who previously worked on Happy Valley. It will air on ITV and STV and be available for streaming on ITVX and STV Player. The cast of the new series is yet to be announced but production has been confirmed as starting in spring 2026 in the North of England. All seasons of the 1996 series of Dalziel and Pascoe are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Add Dalziel and Pascoe 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.
Peter Capaldi's acclaimed Criminal Record gets season 2 release date confirmed with new first look images
The second season will hit TV screens later this year.
First look images have been released as the release date for the second season of Peter Capaldi's Criminal Record is confirmed. The show stars Doctor Who legend Peter Capaldi as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and Cush Jumbo as Detective Sergeant June Lenker, known for Vera and The Good Wife. In season 2, when a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally, rival police officers June Lenker and Daniel Hegarty are forced into an uneasy alliance. But what starts as a hunt for a murderer escalates into an undercover operation to foil a far-right bomb plot in the heart of London. The second season of the acclaimed crime drama will return to Apple TV on Wednesday 22nd April. In anticipation of the new 8 episode season, Apple TV has released five first-look images to give fans a glimpse of what they can expect. One of the photos shows Peter Capaldi in a large group of people with a concerned look on his face whilst another photo appears to be from a similar scene, but instead depicts Cush Jumbo with her arms crossed. Another photo show new cast member actor and comedian Dustin Demri-Burns stood in front of multiple microphones appearing to give a press conference. The tension between the two lead characters is encapsulated in another first look image where they are sat side-by-side in an interrogation room. Jumbo looks straight ahead and sits with her hands clasped together on the table whilst Capaldi looks at her quizzically. Apple's last glimpse into the new series is a close-up of Luther Ford's new character, wearing a cap with a vindictive look on his face. Known for The Crown and Black Doves, Ford is a versatile actor whose role in this new season is highly-anticipated. Other new cast members this season include Luca Pasqualino from Skins, Lyndsey Marshal and Peter Sullivan whilst familiar faces Shaun Dooley, Stephen Campbell Moore and Charlie Creed-Miles will all be returning from season 1. Criminal Record season two will air on Wednesday 22nd April on Apple TV. Add Criminal Record 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.
Channel 4 confirms Beckham family feud documentary following Brooklyn Beckham social media posts
Rumours of strained relationships between the mogul family first began four years ago.
A new one-off documentary is coming to Channel 4 tonight (28th January) following the ongoing reports of a feud within the Beckham family. Rumours of tensions between Victoria and David Beckham and their son Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, have been circling since their wedding in 2022 – but in the past month, things came to a head when Brooklyn addressed them publicly on his social media. Now Channel 4 will be examining the highly publicised claims in Beckham: Family at War – UNTOLD, produced by MultiStoryMedia. In 2022, Peltz denied that there was friction in the family following claims that she didn't wear the dress Victoria had designed for her at her wedding. She told Cosmopolitan at the time: "I’ve said this so many times: There’s no feud. "I think it all started, and I’ve said this before, because I didn’t end up wearing Victoria’s wedding dress. "But the real truth is, I really, really wanted to wear it and I thought it was so beautiful that Brooklyn’s mom got to make that for me!" The speculation subsided for a few years until May 2025, when neither Brooklyn nor Nicola attended David's 50th birthday party, and in turn the Beckhams were absent when the younger couple renewed their vows in August. Later in the year, the entire Beckham unit attended the premiere for Victoria's new Netflix documentary, but again Brooklyn and Nicola were not in attendance. Things ramped up in December when Cruz, the Beckham's youngest son, shared an article on his Instagram Story which reported the family had unfollowed Brooklyn, with the caption: "NOT TRUE... My mum and dad would never unfollow their son.. Let’s get the facts right. They woke up blocked… as did I." This month (January 2025), Brooklyn broke his silence on the long-rumoured family dispute with a six-page Instagram Story statement which garnered widespread attention and thrust the strained relations with his parents into the spotlight once again, with his famous parents yet to respond. The new Channel 4 documentary will hear from experts in PR, showbiz personalities and psychologists, to get to the heart of how and why this family feud has hooked the attention of both the UK and wider world. Beckham: Family at War – UNTOLD will be available to watch and stream on Channel 4 at 10pm on Wednesday 28th January. 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.
Vera icon Brenda Blethyn talks career plans and whether she'll retire any time soon
The actress left the ITV crime drama in 2024.
Brenda Blethyn has announced she has no plans to retire any time soon, despite turning 80 years old next month. The English actress is best known as the titular character in the ITV crime drama Vera, which she held for 14 years, having taken up the role in 2010 before leaving the show in 2024. Despite her departure from the much loved role sparking fears of her retirement among fans, Blethyn has confirmed its not on the horizon for her just yet. "I’m lucky to have been working all this time. In fact, when I was 65, I was thinking, ‘Do I retire now? Maybe that’s what I’m supposed to do?’ And then Vera came along. "Now I’m nearly 80 and I’m not thinking about retiring at all – though perhaps I will cut back a bit and spend more time at home," she told The Mirror. Brenda Blethyn first began acting in 1980 when she was just 33 with a part in the television film Grown-Ups, directed by Mike Leigh. From then her career flourished and her acting credits now include not only television and film, but also theatre. Aside from Vera, she is known for her roles in The Witches, Atonement, Pride & Prejudice and the Mike Leigh film Secrets & Lies, for which she received an Oscar nomination for best actress. Now, she has just wrapped up filming a new 8-part Channel 4 drama; a remake of the 1985 series A Woman of Substance, based on the novella of the same name by Barbara Taylor Bradford. In the reimagining of the drama first made 40 years ago, Yorkshire-born Emma (Blethyn) embarks on a journey from simple housemaid to becoming the richest woman in the world. Blethyn will play the 80-year-old rendition of the character, while Outlander actress Jessica Reynolds plays the younger version. A Woman Of Substance will air on Channel 4 later this year. 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. Add A Woman Of Substance 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.