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14 Valentine's films that won't make you want to vomit
type: item
date: 2026-02-12T16:00:00.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Valentine's Day
description: After a romantic movie that completely sidesteps cheesiness? We've got you covered...
encoded: Agreeing on a decent film to watch can be a battle at the best of times, but on Valentine's Day it's often especially fraught. Indeed, navigating the never-ending stream of saccharine big screen offerings is no easy task, with many of the options available leaning a little too far into embarrassing cheesiness. But fortunately, there are loads of romantic movies that manage to sidestep schmaltz more or less completely – providing laughs and charm without making you want to thrown up your expensive dinner. After something that ticks those boxes, but not sure where to begin? We've outlined 14 varies options below. 1. What If Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) works his magic in this alternative rom-com about a guy called Wallace who falls head over heels for Chantry (Zoe Kazan). Only problem is she's already got a boyfriend (Rafe Spall), so Wallace has a hard time working his way out of the friend zone. It's quirky, it's witty and Adam Driver keeps the witticisms coming thick and fast. You won't even have time to feel nauseous. RT review Daniel Radcliffe headlines a cute, quintessentially indie romantic comedy that thinks it's a bit cleverer than it actually is. It's quite the opposite for the character he plays, however - a medical school dropout who's lost his faith in love after a break-up. So he takes solace in his friendship with a cartoon animator, played with familiar kookiness by Ruby Sparks star Zoe Kazan (her affectations enhanced by doodles that spring to life), but it's painfully clear that Radcliffe wants more. His main obstacle is Rafe Spall as Kazan's long-time boyfriend, who is instrumental in the film's funniest moments. Mostly, though, director Michael Dowse (Goon) relies on the witty banter between his leads to keep the formulaic action zipping along. Radcliffe isn't quite as comfortable as his co-star with this screwball approach and shrewdly tries a few Hugh Grant-style tics, making a virtue of his very British awkwardness. Ironically, the chemistry i…

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Who is Wes Nelson? Former Love Island contestant and musician
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date: 2024-02-08T14:20:18.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: ITV2
subject: ITVX
description: The former contestant made a brief return to the Love Island villa.
encoded: It's all heating up on Love Island: All Stars, with lots of recouplings and ruffled feathers. So a VIP show was much needed this week to take the edge off, as Craig David returned to the villa for a special performance. And he brought a guest with him, season 4 star Wes Nelson, to perform Wes's new single Abracadabra. His return to the villa had some fans guessing whether he was staying as a bombshell, which could cause some tension for Wes's ex Arabella Chi who is currently in a couple with Joe Garratt. So, who is Wes Nelson? When did he date Arabella Chi? And is he returning as a bombshell? Here's everything you need to know. Wes Nelson - Key Facts Age: 25 Job: Musician Instagram: @wes.nelson Wes Nelson is a singer and TV personality best known for taking part in Love Island. During his time on the show, he was in a couple with Laura Anderson, however, his head turned for Megan Barton Hanson. They left the show as a couple but split five months after filming stopped. What season of Love Island was Wes Nelson on? Wes appeared on season four of Love Island in 2018, alongside Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham, who went on to win the show. Following his stint on the show, he went on to compete on Dancing on Ice, The X Factor: Celebrity and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, as well as winning The Games. What happened between Wes Nelson and Arabella Chi? In August 2019, Wes, who was 21 at the time, and Arabella, 28, confirmed that they were in a relationship. Three months into their relationship, they moved in together and ended up spending lockdown together during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020, it was announced that Wes and Arabella had split, with their six-year age gap cited as part of the reason. A source told The Sun: "It's all over. They started to grow apart and the age gap became really noticeable between them. "They want to remain civil with each other and hope to remain friends. There’s been no funny business, no cheating or anything like that, it’s just fizzled …

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Who is Georgia Steel? Love Island: All Stars 2024 contestant
type: item
date: 2024-01-10T09:20:58.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: She's loyal, babe.
encoded: When she arrived in the villa on day four, Georgia Steel quickly became one of the most memorable Love Island contestants of season 4. Her confrontation with Josh after he betrayed her in Casa Amor went down in Love Island history, as did her now-catchphrase "I'm loyal babe". Her locking lips with Jack Fowler also caused plenty of drama, but will she ruffle anymore feathers as she returns to the villa? Here's what you need to know about this member of the Love Island: All Stars 2024 line-up. Georgia Steel - key facts Age: 25 Job: Influencer From: York Season: 4 Instagram: @geesteelx Who is Georgia Steel? Georgia Steel is a 25-year-old influencer from York. She first appeared on Love Island as a 20-year-old student. What season of Love Island was Georgia Steel on? Georgia first appeared on Love Island season 4 as a bombshell. The late arrival coupled up with Josh Denzel, but was left heartbroken when he dumped her for Kaz Crossley in Casa Amor. She later coupled up with Sam Bird. Is Georgia Steel on Instagram? She is! Stay up to date with her at @geesteelx. Why did Georgia Steel decide to return for Love Island: All Stars? For Georgia, a partner is the only thing her life is missing. "I’m 25, I have a house, a cat, a nice car – I have everything in life but a boyfriend, so why not give it a go?" she said. The influencer also hopes the unique experience of being a former Islander will bring her closer to people in the villa. "I feel like going in this time it’ll be nice because we have all gone through similar experiences," she said. "I think that'll create an instant connection." View Green Video on the source website Love Island All Stars 2024 starts on Monday 15th January at 9pm on ITV1, ITV2 and ITVX. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Mrs Brown's Boys family tree - how the cast and characters are related
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creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: BBC One
subject: Christmas
description: Brendan O'Carroll's hit BBC series is a real family affair.
encoded: Mrs Brown’s Boys is a bewildering watch at the best of times – but especially when you try to determine how all the actors are related. The show’s creator Brendan O’Carroll – who also plays the titular character – might have had an easy time when casting the Brown family, given they are mostly members of his own family, but over the years this has opened the door to plenty of drama and fall-outs both behind-the-scenes and on-screen. The latest drama to put a spanner in the works is the news that Brendan's daughter Fiona O’Carroll, who plays Maria Brow, has split from her husband and co-star Martin Delany, who plays Trevor Brown, in the hit show. Speaking about the split in RTE Guide, Fiona revealed: “Myself and Martin met very young. I was 16, and I suppose he’s all I’ve ever known and we just kind of grew apart.” She added that the couple, who have four children together “wanted different things”. “There were no major fights, and nobody else was involved but it was a case of not being on the same page any longer," she added. “I think I hung on for as long as I did because when my own parents broke up, that was very public, and there was a lot of hurt involved there.” The sad news comes as the BBC One sitcom will return to our screens for not just one but two festive specials this year, although whether the show will reflect Fiona and Martin’s split remains to be seen. Without further ado, here's everything you need to know about how the cast of the hit BBC comedy related. View oEmbed on the source website How are the cast of Mrs Brown's Boys related? Agnes Brown - Brendan O'Carroll The titular mammy is the daddy of the family and father to Danny O'Carroll who plays Buster, and Fiona O'Carroll who plays Maria. His sister Eilish plays next door neighbour Winnie, his wife Jennifer plays daughter Cathy, and his real-life grandson, Jamie O'Carroll, plays Mrs Brown's grandson, Bono. His on screen daughter-in-law Betty (Amanda Woods) is his real life daughter-in-law (she'…

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Meet the cast of Black Work
type: item
date: 2020-09-02T17:10:34.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: Sheridan Smith leads the three-part drama but who's who?
encoded: If curling up on the couch for a gritty drama is your idea of the perfect night then ITV's three-parter Black Work will be right up your street – originally aired in 2015, the thriller is getting a repeat run five years on. Leeds Police Constable Jo Gillespie lives a relatively normal life until her husband Ryan – who's also a member of the force – is killed while working deep undercover. Unsettled by the results the official investigation throw up, Jo decides to take it upon herself to find her husband's killer. Sheridan Smith leads the way as the determined young officer, but who's who in her police family? Sheridan Smith – PC Jo Gillespie Who is PC Jo Gillespie? Young PC Jo is just starting out in the force but she’s a bright officer with a big future ahead of her. However, the demands of police work have placed quite a bit of strain on her marriage to fellow officer, Ryan Gillespie. That’s why Jo’s been growing close to another police officer, Jack Clark. But when undercover cop Ryan is killed, her whole world is turned upside down. "Jo is strong and tough but goes through so much turmoil and mental torment," said Sheridan Smith. "It was different to anything I’ve done before. I like trying different things and challenging myself and Matt is a really clever writer, so I said yes.” Where have I seen Sheridan Smith before? Where haven't you seen her before? The star of ITV's Cilla is best known for her role as Mrs Biggs, starring dramatic turns in The 7.39 and The C Word, and comedy roles in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, The Royle Family and Gavin & Stacey to name but a few. Kenny Doughty – DS Ryan Gillespie Who is DS Ryan Gillespie? Jo’s husband Ryan is an undercover police officer and the demands of his job put a huge strain on their marriage. He’s working deep undercover when he’s killed and, as she sets out to discover what really happened to him, Jo discovers that he wasn’t always completely honest about what he was up to. Where have I seen Kenny…

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The real Royal Wedding – what were Victoria and Albert's nuptials actually like?
type: item
date: 2020-08-22T23:21:29.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: From the lacy dress to the less than racy wedding night, everything you need to know about Victoria and Albert's big day in 1840
encoded: When and where did Queen Victoria and Prince Albert get married? Victoria and Albert were married at the Chapel Royal in St James’s Palace at 1pm on Monday 10 February 1840. Westminster Abbey – which we now associate with such unions – hadn’t been used for Royal Weddings for quite some time, and wasn’t used for one again until Victoria’s granddaughter, Princess Patricia, married there in 1919. Victoria series 3 will be released in the US before airing in the UK – and fans are in a right royal fury The Chapel Royal was most recently back in the spotlight when Prince George was christened there in 2013. What was Victoria's wedding dress actually like? Quite like Prince George’s Christening gown, actually – but more on that later. Victoria wore a white dress, which was seen as unusual at the time. It was more traditional for brides to wear colours, with gold or silver embroidery running throughout their gowns. But the Queen decided to buck the trend and go with white, which was – contrary to popular opinion – seen at the time as a symbol of a family’s wealth, not purity. She opted for a white silk dress, made from silk spun at Spitalfields in London, and added some rather splendid Honiton lace, which was worked at the village of Beer in Devon. Victoria is often credited with starting a ‘white wedding’ trend, though historians argue about how much truth there is to the claim. She wasn’t the first royal to marry in white, but she certainly made sure she wouldn’t be the last. View oEmbed on the source website Who designed Queen Victoria’s wedding dress? The dress, and the famously patterned lace, were designed by William Dyce, head of what was known at the time as the Government School of Design. It’s now the Royal College of Art. The white silk dress itself was made by a woman called Mary Bettans. Why did Victoria’s wedding lace become so famous? Queen Victoria loved her wedding dress so much that she tended to wear it over and over again in different guises. Herself and…

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Who is the new Rory in Mrs Brown's Boys?
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date: 2020-01-01T11:44:05.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
description: We've finally met the man who'll replace Rory Cowan, but who is he? And is he another member of Brendan O'Carroll's family?
encoded: Mrs Brown's Boys has finally revealed its new Rory, quite literally unveiling him during the BBC comedy's Christmas special. Original actor Rory Cowan announced he was leaving the show in July 2016, leaving creator Brendan O'Carroll with a quandary – how do you replace someone who's been key to the show since the beginning? The answer? Plastic surgery. View oEmbed on the source website The Christmas Day storyline saw Mrs Brown's son Rory return with bandages round his head, and it was only in the final moments that Doctor Flynn removed the strapping to reveal a brand new face - and a brand new actor to boot. Brendan O’Carroll says Rory Cowan's Mrs Brown’s Boys departure is "like Ronaldo Leaving United" 'Unhappy' Mrs Brown's Boys star Rory Cowan quits the comedy after 26 years But who is this new Rory? And is he one of the O'Carroll clan who make up the majority of the cast already? Who is the new Rory in Mrs Brown's Boys? The new Rory is played by Damien McKiernan. Don't worry if you're not familiar with the name, chances are you've never spotted him on TV before now - at least not as an actor anyway. McKiernan was a professional snooker player back in the day, and it was during that time that he first met Brendan O'Carroll. He tells RadioTimes.com that O'Carroll quite simply called him up one day to offer him the role. "Brendan sent me a text asking me could I take a FaceTime call. 20 minutes later, he calls me, 'Hi Omen'. That's the nickname he has for me, which I love. He then disappears looking for his tea which he can't find. He’s saying 'where the hell is it, I definitely made a cup', he then realises that his phone is leaning against his cup so he didn't see it, it was so funny." After a fifteen minute conversation O'Caroll told McKiernan he thought he'd be great for the role and to have a think about it and let him know. "I literally fell off the bed!" says McKiernan. "I was soooo excited, I thought about it, discussed it with my wife and my two boys, my wif…

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Why YOU love Mrs Brown's Boys
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date: 2019-12-25T21:40:40.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Comedy
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
description: We asked the fans why they loved Brendan O'Carroll's comedy creation - here's what they had to say...
encoded: Brendan O'Carroll's Agnes Brown is the queen of Christmas TV, with Mrs Brown's Boys taking the top spot in the ratings year after year with her ridiculous antics. Those who loathe her aren't backwards in coming forwards, but it appears as though they're outnumbered by the millions of fans who still tune in for their appointment with mammy every Christmas and New Year. So, what's the secret of her success? Why do so many people LOVE Mrs Brown's Boys? View oEmbed on the source website Here's why the fans LOVE Mrs Brown's Boys... "The must watch show used to be the great Morecambe and Wise," says Peter Hawkins. "Now the must watch is definitely Mrs Brown's Boys, without a doubt. The simplicity of the show and the improvisation when things are not in the script makes it even funnier. Such a brilliant cast." Becki Joanne tells us that Mrs Brown's Boys makes her Christmas. "Brendan O'Carroll is a brilliant comedian/actor and family orientated person," she writes, praising the loving nature of the comedy series. "Never a dull moment. I laugh until my tummy hurts. Mrs Brown's Boys is the best ever." Jordon Hutchby particularly enjoys the fact that mistakes or slip-ups aren't cut from the series. "We lost [Father] Ted so many years ago; Mrs Brown's Boys has replaced it beautifully," he added. "Mrs. Brown's Boys helps me laugh and see joy," writes Jennifer Gerish, describing the great comfort the show offered her following the loss of her daughter. She praises the "amazing cast, who show they are people with huge hearts and true spirits of kindness". Ross Alford is a big fan of the cast too – he says they're "excellent" – and says the show will always lift you up when you're feeling down. "It's hilarious and displays togetherness, Brendan's improvisation is outstanding and the story behind it all is brilliant too." Janet Walker thinks the show's creator, Brendan O'Carroll, is in the same league as Morecambe and Wise, Tommy Cooper and Bruce Forsyth. If she's not in tears laugh…

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Who is Karen Hauer? Strictly Come Dancing 2019 professional dancer guide
type: item
date: 2019-12-14T18:39:36.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
description: Strictly veteran Karen is waltzing into her eighth year on Strictly, after she and former partner Kevin Clifton confirmed they would both be returning to the show
encoded: Strictly Come Dancing 2019 professionals: Karen Clifton Age: 37 From: Venezuela Twitter: @karen_hauer Instagram: karencliftonofficial Strictly wins: 0. After seven years of Strictly, Karen has barely inched close to the Glitterball trophy. The best she did was when she placed fourth with Mark Wright in 2014. Which Strictly celebrity is Karen Clifton's paired with this year? Karen's new partner is comedian Chris Ramsey - with the pair likely to have a lot of laughs both on set and off. Which Strictly celebrity was Karen Clifton paired with last year? Actor Charles Venn. View oEmbed on the source website Who is Karen Clifton? 2019 marks Karen’s eighth year as a Strictly senorita, and she’s had something of a mixed fortune with her dance partners over the years. Although making it to fourth place with Mark Wright in 2014 was a highlight, perhaps less so was finishing 10th place with Dave Myers in 2013. View oEmbed on the source website Broadcaster Jeremy Vine and former Westlife singer Nicky Byrne also partnered Karen, and in 2016 her celebrity dancer was Will Young. Although there were high hopes for the pair to go far in the competition, Will announced he was quitting the show owing to "personal reasons" after three weeks. After leaving Strictly, he revealed that it was an existing struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder that had led to him quitting the show and that he had even considered breaking his own legs to get out of dancing. Will Young: quitting Strictly cost me £100,000 – but it was the best thing I ever did Karen will be returning for Strictly 2019 despite splitting from partner and fellow Strictly pro Kevin in March 2018. Karen was born in Valencia, Venezuela and took up dancing after moving to New York when she was just eight-years-old. Soon after she won a scholarship to the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance where she studied African, contemporary and ballet before moving on to ballroom and Latin at 19. Since then she’s worked with the lik…

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Who is Kevin Clifton? The professional dancer returns for Strictly's 2019 Christmas Special
type: item
date: 2019-12-14T18:30:00.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: Talent Shows
subject: TV
description: Will the reigning Strictly champ lift the glitterball trophy once more?
encoded: Kevin Clifton is an English dancer who joined the Strictly Come Dancing professional line-up in 2013, where he danced alongside now ex-wife Karen Clifton. Clifton also featured on Burn the Floor and has worked as an assistant choreographer previously. Last year he won Strictly Come Dancing with Stacey Dooley who he's now dating. This year, he'll be taking part in the Christmas Special, dancing the quickstep with 2017 finalist Debbie McGee. Who is Kevin Clifton? Age: 37 Born: Waltham, Lincolnshire Twitter: @keviclifton Instagram: keviclifton Strictly wins: 1. Kevin came an agonising second place on the show for four years, and got to 7th place with partner Susan Calman in 2018. However, he finally lifted the glitterball trophy with partner Stacey Dooley last year. This year, he danced alongside Anneka Rice, but they were the second couple to be voted out of the competition. Partner for 2019 Christmas special: Debbie McGee Which Strictly celebrity is Kevin paired with this year? Kevin has been paired with former contestant and 2017 finalist Debbie McGee. Earlier this year, Kevin danced with Anneka Rice, a choice which he said he was "very happy and impressed by." They were the second couple to leave the competition. Which Strictly celebrity was Kevin paired with last year? TV presenter Stacey Dooley. The two are now in a romantic relationship, but remain secretive about their private life. You can see a video of the pair after they were first coupled up on Strictly below... Who is Kevin Clifton? Frequently referred to as “Kevin from Grimsby”, Kevin boasts an impressive record since joining as a professional in 2013, having worked on the show as an assistant choreographer the year before. Coming from a dancing family (both his parents are former World Champions) he danced competitively until 2007. View oEmbed on the source website What's Kevin Clifton's dance background? Training in Latin and Ballroom as a child, he is a four time British Latin Champion and boasts a he…

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How Loose Women challenges attitudes to women on TV
type: item
date: 2019-09-06T11:57:38.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Video
description: We headed behind the scenes to catch up with TV's most opinionated panelists and find out what they really think about how women are portrayed in the media
encoded: Since 1999 Loose Women has been putting female voices to the fore on ITV. But two decades after its debut it remains the only dedicated panel show presented by women, for women, on daytime TV. We headed behind the scenes of the ITV series ahead of the 20th anniversary to catch up with Andrea McLean, Stacey Solomon, Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams to find out why Loose Women has proven such a success and discover what it's like to be a woman in the TV industry today. The fearlessly opinionated panelists didn't hold back and provided us with plenty of food for thought on ageism, sexism and much, much more. View oEmbed on the source website Loose Women airs every Monday to Friday at 12.30pm on ITV

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Why is nobody singing in the BBC's Les Miserables?
type: item
date: 2019-05-30T23:51:40.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: Are we dreaming a dream? Or is there really no singing in the BBC's major adaptation of the beloved story?
encoded: Do you hear the people sing in the BBC adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables? Well, in short, no: the latest adaptation of the 19th century classic tale is totally non-musical. Dominic West (Jean Valjean) won’t be singing about his plight as prisoner 24601 or begging God to bring Marius (Josh O’Connor) home in the new drama from War & Peace screenwriter Andrew Davies. When is Les Misérables on TV? Who is in the cast? Dominic West, David Oyelowo and Olivia Colman lead the cast of BBC1's Les Misérables War and Peace screenwriter Andrew Davies on Les Miserables TV adaptation: "Now we're in the exciting bit!" David Oyelowo (Javert) will have to find some other way to encourage someone to tell him quickly what’s the story, who saw what and why and where. And his victims will have to refrain from breaking into song when they answer to Javert. Lily Collins (Fantine) will have to dream an entirely non-musical dream and her on-screen daughter, Cosette (Ellie Bamber), may need to find another way to tell Marius that she’s got a heart full of love for him. And Eponine (Erin Kellyman)? Well, she really will be lamenting her situation on her own – she won't have any music to accompany her. Perhaps most disappointingly, Olivia Colman and Adeel Akhtar (Madame and Monsieur Thénardier) will be doling out the charm, ready with a handshake and an open palm, but they will NOT be breaking out into song either. Why is the BBC's Les Misérables not a musical? Oh my friends, my friends don't ask me, what this particular sacrifice was for... Andrew Davies has decided to go back to the source text and take a different approach with the classic novel from French author Victor Hugo. "This is such an intense and gut-wrenching story and I am delighted that this esteemed ensemble of actors will be bringing it to life – led by Dominic West and David Oyelowo in the iconic roles of Jean Valjean and his nemesis Javert," Davies said. "In Valjean, we see the terrifying anger and resentment against …

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What time is the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 on TV? Start time, final running order and favourites
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date: 2019-05-19T06:35:29.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Eurovision
description: Where will it be? Who's hosting? And who will represent the UK?
encoded: The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the most-watched TV events of the year, with people tuning in from as far afield as Australia and the USA to watch the musical spectacular. The 2019 competition will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday 18th May. Here's absolutely everything you need to know about it... Who will be the UK’s entry at Eurovision 2019? Meet the acts competing at Eurovision 2019 Where is the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest being held? View oEmbed on the source website When is the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 on TV? The Eurovision Song Contest will be held on Saturday May 18th 2019. Coverage will be on BBC1, fronted by Graham Norton, from 8pm till 11:40pm. Who are the acts competing in the Eurovision 2019 final? There are 26 acts still in the running to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest (15 countries were eliminated in the semi-finals). You can see all the 2019 confirmed performers here. When is the UK performing in Eurovision? Michael Rice and song Bigger Than Us are 16th in the running order (see below). It's not a great spot to have: not a single act that's performed 16th at Eurovision has ever won the contest. What is the full running order for Eurovision 2019? The 26 acts of the night will take to the stage in this order... Malta: Michela – Chameleon Albania: Jonida Maliqi – Ktheju tokës Czech Republic: Lake Malawi – Friend of a Friend Germany: S!sters – Sister Russia: Sergey Lazarev – Scream Denmark: Leonora – Love Is Forever San Marino: Serhat – Say Na Na Na North Macedonia: Tamara Todevska – Proud Sweden: John Lundvik – Too Late for Love Slovenia: Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl – Sebi Cyprus: Tamta – Replay The Netherlands: Duncan Laurence – Arcade Greece: Katerine Duska – Better Love Israel: Kobi Marimi – Home Norway: KEiiNO – Spirit in the Sky United Kingdom: Michael Rice – Bigger than Us Iceland: Hatari – Hatrið mun sigra Estonia: Victor Crone – Storm Belarus: ZENA – Like It Azerbaijan: Chingiz – Truth France: Bilal Hassani – Roi Ital…

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Who is All Round to Mrs Brown's Chef Aly?
type: item
date: 2019-04-27T13:28:32.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
description: Meet the culinary star who's joining the family for the new series
encoded: All Round to Mrs Brown's introduces to a new member of the Mrs Brown's Boys family as Chef Aly steps into the kitchen to cook up some delightful dishes for Cathy Brown's celebrity guests. But who is this mysterious chef? And how did come to meet Brendan O'Carroll's Agnes? View oEmbed on the source website Who is Chef Aly? Aly Mahmoud is quite the business man. He's Head Chef of Chef Aly Catering, which he set up back in 2015 after spending many years working for a number of tour catering companies, and as a private chef. He works providing food for music and touring industry artists and crews, one site at film and TV locations and in green rooms. You can check out exactly what he gets up to over on his official website. How did Chef Aly end up on All Round to Mrs Brown's? Well, Aly has long served as both the personal and tour chef for Mrs Brown's Boys, plus he's a big supporter of the series. That's why we're guessing that when the need for a TV chef arose, he was probably their first choice. View oEmbed on the source website This article was originally published in 2017

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Meet the cast of Hold the Sunset
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date: 2019-04-17T06:27:00.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Comedy
subject: News
subject: TV
description: Who's who in John Cleese and Alison Steadman's star-studded sitcom?
encoded: They’re back! John Cleese and Alison Steadman's BBC sitcom is returning for a Christmas special ahead of its second series. Written by the Oscar-nominated Charles McKeown, Hold the Sunset – a sitcom about a pair of old friends who are intending to get married and find a place in the sun before a wayward son disrupts their plans – sees the veteran stars leading quite the ensemble of actors. But who are they? And who are the characters they play? Mixed reviews for the first series of Hold the Sunset RadioTimes.com newsletter: get the latest TV and entertainment news direct to your inbox View oEmbed on the source website Edith – Alison Steadman Widow Edith is living a rather pleasant life and is just about to head off into the sunset with her old boyfriend, Phil, when her son Roger lands on her doorstep with some interesting news… Who is Alison Steadman? British stage and screen star Alison Steadman is probably best known for her roles in Mike Leigh’s Life is Sweet, Kay Mellor’s Fat Friends, and of course Gavin & Stacey. “Edith puts up with a heck of a lot,” the actress says. “She wants to build a life with Phil, but Roger keeps getting in the way. If she could just sort out Roger, it would all be fine. But it’s never that simple, and in a sitcom, it would be boring if it were!” Phil – John Cleese Phil is hopelessly devoted to his neighbour and ex-girlfriend Edith, who he’d quite like to marry and buy a new home in the sun with. He’s finally convinced her it’s a good idea when her son puts something of a spanner in the works. Who is John Cleese? It's a question that hardly needs answering. Monty Python star John Cleese is the man who brought us one of Britain’s most beloved comedy characters, Basil Fawlty, but he’s also had numerous film and TV roles outside the UK too. From A Fish Called Wanda to The Jungle Book and the Harry Potter film franchise, Cleese’s roles have been plentiful. “I’ve only just realised that Phil is almost exactly like me,” Cleese says of his cha…

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Meet the cast of Unforgotten series two
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date: 2019-04-12T10:07:00.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: The crime drama returns for a new series with a whole host of fresh faces - but who's who?
encoded: Find out more about all the cast and characters of Unforgotten series 2 here. Nicola Walker - DCI Cassie Stuart DCI Cassie Stuart is divorced and lives with her father Martin with whom she has a good relationship. She has two sons, both studying at university. Cassie begins to investigate the death of a middle-aged man whose body is discovered preserved in a suitcase in the River Lea, and is determined to find out how he ended up there. If you're a fan of Last Tango in Halifax, Scott & Bailey or River then chances are you'll know Nicola Walker's face quite well. She honed her craft with the Cambridge Footlights and popped up on TV screens in numerous productions from ITV's Touching Evil to Steven Moffat's Chalk before being cast in Spooks as Ruth Evershed. She's won numerous accolades for her theatre work - including an Olivier Award for her turn in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – and appeared on both Broadway and the West End. Oh, and she's the woman singing Can't Smile Without You in Four Weddings and a Funeral. View oEmbed on the source website Sanjeev Bhaskar - DS Sunil 'Sunny' Khan DI Sunny Khan is Cassie’s work colleague. A single father of two teenage girls, Sunny is overworked but always does his best to deliver. Sunny and Cassie have a tight working relationship often punctuated with truthful and humorous conversation. They make a good team and their policing skills, attitude and approach to the job complement perfectly. From The Kumars at Number 42 to Goodness Gracious Me, Bhaskar is probably best known for many for his comedy ventures. The former Chancellor of the University of Sussex has a serious side too though, with documentaries like India with Sanjeev Bhaskar under his belt. Bhaskar's book - based on the documentary - was a bestseller, and he was awarded on OBE in the Queen's New Year Honours in 2005. In April 2015 he was the recipient of an Outstanding Achievement in Television Award at the Asian Awards. Lorraine Ashbourne - DI …

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The Crown: What really happened to Graham Sutherland's controversial portrait of Winston Churchill?
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creator: Sarah Doran
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subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: The Netflix drama tells the tale of a lost painting, hated by the prime minister - but what really happened to it?
encoded: Graham Sutherland's portrait of Winston Churchill is probably one of the most famous 'lost' works of art in British history, so it's little wonder it made an appearance in Netflix royal drama The Crown. But what really happened between the painter and the prime minister? And where did the painting disappear to? Discover the real history behind Netflix's The Crown The Crown season two: was Prince Philip unfaithful? Stay up to date with the RadioTimes.com newsletter Who was Graham Sutherland? Graham Vivian Sutherland was a well respected English artist whose surreal works with watercolours and oils – primarily those featuring landscapes of the Pembrokeshire coast – established him as a leading modern artist. He served as an official war artist during World War II, and was commissioned to design a new central tapestry for Coventry Cathedral when the conflict was over. Sutherland was commissioned to paint several portraits during the 1950s, but perhaps the most famous was that of Winston Churchill. Why did Graham Sutherland paint a portrait of Winston Churchill? A portrait of Churchill was commissioned by the members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons to celebrate the Prime Minister’s 80th birthday in November 1954. How long did Graham Sutherland actually spend with Churchill while painting the portrait? History tells us that Sutherland began work on the portrait in August 1954 at the PM’s home, Chartwell, beginning with preliminary sketches and oil studies. He spent months working from the preliminary materials to create the final work on a large square canvas at his studio. Sutherland didn’t want to give the PM any sneak peeks, as he wanted to capture the real Churchill as he was, not merely in the way he wished to be portrayed. Artist Graham Sutherland works on the portrait of Winston Churchill, watched by his wife Kathleen, on 22nd November 1954 When and where was the portrait revealed? Churchill and his wife Lady Clementine Churchill are said to have se…

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How accurate is Victoria's tale of The Duchess of Buccleuch?
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date: 2019-03-18T12:54:08.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: Dame Diana Rigg plays the formidable new Lady in Waiting, but what was the Duchess and Victoria’s relationship really like?
encoded: Dame Diana Rigg joins the cast of Victoria series 2 as the Duchess of Buccleuch, a formidable new Lady in Waiting who takes up her position at Buckingham Palace under a new Conservative government. The pair don’t exactly seem to click at first, but their real-life tale is rather different - as is the real Duchess of Buccleuch's real tale. Meet the cast of Victoria series 2 Victoria series 3 will explore sexual tensions in Royal marriage says Daisy Goodwin Victoria series 3 confirmed with Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes both returning Who was the Duchess of Buccleuch? Charlotte Anne Montagu Douglas Scott was born Lady Charlotte Anne Thynne in Longleat, Wiltshire on 10 April 1811. She was the youngest daughter of Thomas Thynne the 2nd Marquess of Bath. In March 1829 she married the 5th Duke of Buccleuch, Walter Montagu-Douglas-Scott and received her title. Hold on, doesn't that make her a lot younger than Diana Rigg's character? Yes. Yes it does. The real-life Duchess was only in her 30s when she served Queen Victoria. Chances are - as with all TV shows - they've made some minor changes to make a more entertaining story. And when it means someone as wonderful as Diana Rigg can play the character you can't really complain too much... How did the Duchess of Buccleuch become Mistress of The Robes? In the TV series Robert Peel seems hesitant about Victoria’s choice of lady to replace Harriet Sutherland as Mistress of the Robes, but in real life he was the one who chose the Duchess to become a member of his newly formed ministry. Her husband (who was very much alive) became Lord Privy Seal from 1842 to 1846, an appointment that provided many advantages for the pair and their extended family. What does the Mistress of The Robes actually do? It's a fancy name for the chief lady in the Queen's household. The Mistress of the Robes would have originally looked after the monarch's clothes and jewellery. Nowadays the lady in question - Queen Elizabeth's Mistress of The Robes is Ann …

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When are Outlander season four episodes released on Amazon?
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date: 2019-03-15T12:22:55.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
description: Claire and Jamie found themselves in a very interesting position in the season three finale. So what does the future hold for them?
encoded: When does Outlander season four air? Outlander season four airs on Starz in the USA on Sunday evenings, beginning on Sunday 4 November at 8pm EST. The time difference means that it arrives on Amazon Prime Video in the UK on Monday morning. New episodes are released weekly. How many episodes in Outlander season four? Season four will be 13 episodes long. How was North Carolina filmed in Scotland for Outlander season 4? Who is Aunt Jocasta in Outlander season 4? Have we seen the last of Outlander's Brianna and Roger? View oEmbed on the source website What happened at the end of Outlander season three? Outlander's third season came to a soaking wet finale, as Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) found themselves floating in open water after the merciless tide battered the Artemis on its return journey from Jamaica to Scotland. They lost the boat and Claire very nearly lost her life before her highlander husband dove beneath the waves to save her. The pair were washed up on a mysterious shore, which they soon learned was actually Georgia, one of the original thirteen colonies of the United States. But what does this mean for our laird and his lady? Will they EVER get back to Scotland – or will they make a life here? What will happen in Outlander season four? Outlander's fourth season will mostly be based on Diana Gabaldon's fourth novel in the series, The Drums of Autumn. The book sees Claire and Jamie facing new challenges as they attempt to build a new life for themselves in the American colonies. Caitriona Balfe tells RadioTimes.com that this new setting is particularly interesting for Claire, who has already lived in the USA, but in the 20th century. "When she left America it was at the height of the civil rights movement and so it's a very interesting thing to have her come at the inception of the United States of America, as we know it today," she says. The country Claire and Jamie find themselves in is a very different place, where slavery still exist…

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Who is Stefanie Martini? Meet the star of Prime Suspect 1973
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date: 2019-03-15T09:47:00.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: With roles in Morse prequel Endeavour and Julian Fellowes' Doctor Thorne, her face might look familiar...
encoded: Prime Suspect 1973 introduces viewers to a young Jane Tennison, a probationary police officer who is a world away from the hardened DI that Helen Mirren brought to ITV in the 1990s. Actress Stefani Martini steps into Mirren's shoes for the Prime Suspect prequel, but what do we know about the 26-year-old actress? Who is Stefanie Martini? West Country native Stefanie Martini is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Martini initially pursed a career in art and illustration before applying to Rada, and was in her final year of study there when she landed her very first role. Where have I seen Stefanie Martini before? Fans of Doctor Thorne will recognise Martini as the titular doctor's niece, Mary Thorne, from Julian Fellowes’ cheerful Downton Abbey follow-up. She starred opposite Tom Hollander, Rebecca Front and Ian McShane in the ITV drama in 2016. She also took one of the leading roles in NBC fantasy series Emerald City, based on Frank L Baum’s Wizard of Oz. Martini plays the mysterious Lady Ev, who sports quite the mask. You can catch the series on 5Star in the UK. And if you watched Endeavour very closely you might have spotted her in her very first role on the ITV Morse prequel. Funnily enough, Shaun Evans – who plays the young Endeavour Morse – was one of the first to congratulate Martini when she landed her Prime Suspect role. View oEmbed on the source website Who does Stefanie Martini play in Prime Suspect 1973? As mentioned, Martini is the young Jane Tennison, a probationary police officer with much to learn about the workings of the force. Martini tells Radio Times that while Helen Mirren’s been a great inspiration, she really doesn’t want to offer up an impression of the original Jane. “When I got the part I watched four series in the two weeks before filming – and then I thought, ‘Turn it off! Let it go!’ “I know where Jane Tennison ends up, but I’m not playing that Jane Tennison. The one I’m playing has no idea where she’s going to end up, so if…

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Unforgotten series 2 episode 1 recap: who killed David Walker?
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date: 2019-03-15T09:47:00.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: We've met our suspects, but who has the motive? Time to follow the case of the crime drama
encoded: Unforgotten is back and there’s a new mystery to solve with a whole host of new potential murderers to boot. But who killed David Walker, shoved his body in a suitcase and left him to rot in a river? That’s the question DCI Cassie Stuart (Nicola Walker) and her colleague DS Sunny Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar) must find the answer to… What do we know so far about David Walker’s murder? Well, we know he was stabbed, possibly through the heart, with what the team’s pathologist, Amy East, thinks was a kitchen knife. And we know he was dumped in the river in and around 1990, not long after he’d been reported missing by his wife. Then there’s his pager: we know he had it on him when he was dumped in the water – and that tech expert Nathan is going to be able to glean some clues from it now that he’s managed to bring it back to life. And to think, the duo were able to find out all this thanks to a watch that had been recently repaired… Who killed David Walker? We’ve now met our four suspects and each of them seems to have hinted that they’re capable of anything. DSI Tessa Nixon, who was married to Walker when he disappeared, is devastated to learn of his death – but is her anguish genuine? She assumes he took his own life because he'd been depressed at the time, but Cassie mentions that the DSI would know how to fake a reaction. After all, Nixon herself points out that 63 per cent of murder victims are killed by the partners. Could she be responsible? Then there’s highly-respected defence barrister Colin Osborne, who has no apparent connection to the victim but has shown he can be vengeful. He suffered homophobic abuse in a supermarket before keying the offender’s car, and then found himself backed into a corner by the man who’d seen the whole thing. Could his temper have flared previously? Next up is teacher and Sixth Form head Sara Mahmoud, who is discussing why women kill with her class when we first meet her. Her talk about whether Lady Macbeth could be more evil than her hus…

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Meet the cast of Prime Suspect 1973
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date: 2019-03-15T09:47:00.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: Who's who in the ITV drama about Jane Tennison's early days in the police force?
encoded: Jane Tennison returns to our TV screens as a young woman in Prime Suspect 1973, with a rather retro new look and a whole host of new colleagues. But who is the girl taking her first tentative steps on the beat? And who are the colleagues and criminals she encounters? Meet the cast and characters of Prime Suspect 1973... WPC Jane Tennison – Stefanie Martini WPC Jane Tennison is the naïve yet determined new recruit on the force. Lacking in experience, but making up for it in enthusiasm, she is keen to get stuck in and prove herself on her first murder enquiry. Unlike her sister Pam, Jane is more interested in her career and solving the case rather than marriage and starting a family, much to her mother’s disapproval. Fans of Doctor Thorne will recognise Stefanie Martini as the titular doctor's niece, Mary Thorne, from Julian Fellowes’ cheerful Downton Abbey follow-up. She starred opposite Tom Hollander, Rebecca Front and Ian McShane in the ITV drama in 2016. She also took one of the leading roles in NBC fantasy series Emerald City, based on Frank L Baum’s Wizard of Oz. DI Len Bradfield – Sam Reid DI Len Bradfield is Jane's superior and a hard taskmaster. He takes the lead on the murder case of Julie Ann Collins and is soon impressed with Jane’s enthusiasm and passion for the job. Dedicated to his work, Bradfield holds a grudge against criminal Clifford Bentley, who he believes is responsible for a former colleague’s death. You may have spotted Australian actor Reid playing young Harry in Spooks, or Brian Lomax in Morse prequel Endeavour. He’s also popped up in Whitechaperl, Agatha Christie’s Marple on the small screen, while his movie roles include turns in The Railway Man, Belle, Serena and The Riot Club. He also played Jon Glenn in The Astronaut Wives Club, a US period drama based on Lily Koppel’s book of the same name. DS Spencer Gibbs – Blake Harrison DS Spencer Gibbs is another of Jane’s superiors and Bradfield’s right hand man, becoming fully immersed in the inv…

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Why it's the perfect time to say farewell to Scott & Bailey
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date: 2019-03-15T09:44:00.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Comment
description: Rachel and Janet have given us five wonderful years of drama – let them go in peace, says Sarah Doran
encoded: I can still vividly recall the Sunday night in May 2011 when, whilst flicking through my TV guide, I mused to my mother that “Karen from Corrie’s doing a police drama” and she commented that we “may as well flick over and see is it any use”. Fast-forward to April 2016 when we sat down together to wave goodbye to Scott & Bailey, the drama we’d made a mother-daughter appointment with on a weekly basis ever since that fateful Sunday night. Sally Wainright sure does know how to pen an addictive drama, doesn’t she? RadioTimes.com newsletter: get the latest TV and entertainment news direct to your inbox Conceived by Suranne Jones and Sally Lindsay, written (at least originally) by Wainwright and brought to life by Jones and Lesley Sharp, Janet Scott and Rachel Bailey were two women worth catching up with. Their professional struggles, thrilling cases and personal trials and tribulations offered up endless entertainment. By the end of series one we were desperate to join them in the loo for a sneaky gossip about what was going on in the office. And as the years passed by, we became wholly invested in their friendship, a camaraderie which transcended all other aspects of the tale. Sure, we were curious about the state of their love lives, Rachel’s dramatic family dynamics (can we please take a moment to remember how brilliant Sally Lindsay – who was originally set to play Janet – has been as Rachel's sister Alison?) and Janet’s contentious relationship with her mother and husband. Then there was Rachel's failed marriage, her pesky ex, oh, and Janet's run in with a serial killer. Yes, we wanted to know who was guilty of murder, who was getting away with it, and who should get the sack for their blatant incompetence. But none of that mattered if Rachel and Janet were fighting. None of that mattered if Scott & Bailey weren’t working as a team. Perhaps that’s why series five really is a fitting finale: Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp are moving on in their careers, and Scott and…

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Call The Midwife: What happened to Sister Mary Cynthia?
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date: 2019-03-15T09:37:00.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: The young nun has disappeared from Nonnatus House - but where did she go?
encoded: Call the Midwife's sixth series has seen Sister Mary Cynthia (Bryony Hannah) going through a very tough time indeed. In the first episode the young nun broke down as she struggled to come to terms with the violence she was exposed to when visiting a young mum with an abusive husband. The incident set in motion a harrowing chain of events, which culminated in the young nun's disappearance from Nonnatus House. Where did Sister Mary Cynthia disappear to? In series six episode one Doctor Turner was called to Nonnatus House to try to establish the correct diagnosis and course of treatment for his colleague and friend. However, before he could recommend that she be sent to a sympathetic community - Northfields - to help her recover, Sister Ursula had Mary Cynthia shipped off to the Mother House in the dark of night. For weeks we wondered how she was doing, especially when Trixie revealed she hadn’t seen her at the Mother House on her way home. View oEmbed on the source website And then in episode five, Fred and Sister Monica Joan discovered her in a locked room at the Linchmere Hospital, a mental health institution. Sister Mary Cynthia had been sent there to recover, but she seemed anything but better. In fact, she seemed in a worse state than she had been when she left Nonnatus House. In episode six we saw her return to her spiritual home, seemingly on the way to making a full recovery, but it wasn't long before her friends and colleagues realised that all was not well. She ultimately departed for Northfield after all, where she was welcomed under her own name - Cynthia. What happened to Sister Mary Cynthia when she was attacked in series five? In series five episode six you might recall a plot involving several women being attacked by an individual who left a bite mark on their neck. Well, Sister Mary Cynthia fell victim to that same attacker. While cycling back to Nonnatus as the sun rose, she stopped by the docks for a moment of contemplation. It was there that she wa…

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Who is Eurovision: You Decide 2019 presenter Mans Zelmerlow?
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date: 2019-02-08T19:17:00.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Eurovision
description: The Swedish singer joins Mel Giedroyc to host the UK's hunt for a Eurovision winner, but who is he and how does he know so much about the Song Contest?
encoded: We've grown accustomed to seeing Mel Giedroyc on TV as part of a double act, but the comedian and TV presenter has found herself a new partner by the name of Mans Zelmerlow for the UK's Eurovision Song Contest selection show, You Decide. Who is this mysterious Swedish singer? And why is he co-hosting the 2019 selection process on the BBC? Who will be the UK’s entry at Eurovision 2019? Everything you need to know about the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 RadioTimes.com newsletter: get the latest TV and entertainment news direct to your inbox View oEmbed on the source website We've got all the answers for you right here. Who is Måns Zelmerlöw? Swedish singer Mans Zelmerlow is a major star in his homeland, but he's probably best known internationally for claiming the grand prize at the 2015 Song Contest in Vienna. View oEmbed on the source website Heroes, a catchy tune set against a memorable lights show featuring a small stick figure man who fist-pumped the singer during the performance, was a hit with Eurovision voters and fought off strong competition from Russia and Italy to claim the title, topping the leader board with 365 points. When did Mans Zelmerlow host the Eurovision Song Contest? Zelmerlow hosted Sweden’s 2016 song contest with Petra Mede. The pair were widely praised for their humorous approach and several spectacular half-time routines, including their recipe for a Eurovision winning song, Love Love, Peace Peace. View oEmbed on the source website What is he doing on the BBC? Zelmerlow will be joining Mel Giedroyc to host the UK's search for a Eurovision 2019 entry. View oEmbed on the source website He won't actually be picking the winner himself – the UK act will be chosen by a public vote during the live show on Friday 8th February at 7.30pm on BBC2. Meet all the acts hoping to represent the UK at Eurovision 2019 here.

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Tobias Menzies will replace Matt Smith as Prince Philip in The Crown season 3
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date: 2019-02-04T11:57:55.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The Outlander and Game of Thrones star will play the husband of Olivia Colman's Queen Elizabeth II
encoded: Outlander actor Tobias Menzies will take on the role of Prince Philip in The Crown seasons three and four. A Netflix spokesperson confirmed to RadioTimes.com that the actor, who bowed out of Scottish time-travel drama Outlander last year, will take over the role vacated by Matt Smith at the end of season two. Claire Foy says she’s “not surprised” people were upset by the pay gap on The Crown Did Helena Bonham Carter use her Bafta outfit to cheekily hint at her role in The Crown The Crown star Matt Smith confirmed to play cult killer Charles Manson View oEmbed on the source website Menzies will team up with his Night Manager co-star Olivia Colman, who was cast as Queen Elizabeth II last year. She takes over the role from Claire Foy. New on Netflix: the best movies and TV shows released every day Top Netflix TV series Top 50 Netflix movies Need something new to watch? Explore What to watch on Netflix <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2017/12/TheCrown_210_Unit_00197_R-a6b2b25.jpg" width="6000" height="4000" alt="The Crown - Matt Smith, Peter Morgan, Claire Foy - Writer/Creator Peter Morgan with Matt Smith (Prince Philip) and Claire Foy (Queen Elizabeth II)" title="The Crown - Matt Smith, Peter Morgan, Claire Foy - Writer/Creator Peter Morgan with Matt Smith (Prince Philip) and Claire Foy (Queen Elizabeth II)" /> The actor, who will next be seen starring alongside The Crown's Jared Harris in The Terror, is no stranger to British TV screens. Menzies played Brutus in BBC historical epic Rome, Edmure Tully in Game of Thrones, and also popped up in Black Mirror and Catastrophe. He'll also be back on our screens in the not too distant future, taking on the role of the Duke of Cornwall in King Lear alongside Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. The Crown seasons one and two are available to stream on Netflix For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guide…

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Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee explains THAT ending and Clare's brave revelation
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date: 2019-01-25T11:47:18.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Comedy
subject: News
subject: TV
description: The hit Channel 4 comedy came to a rather poignant end so we caught up with its creator – and the girls themselves – to get the inside story
encoded: Channel 4's smash hit comedy Derry Girls came to an action-packed and rather poignant end in episode six, as Clare made the brave decision to come out to her friends and a fatal bombing rocked the Quinn household to its core. We caught up with writer Lisa McGee and actresses Nicola Coughlan (Clare) and Saoirse Jackson (Erin) to get the inside story on the finale. Why Derry Girls challenges the "very violent and very male" image of Northern Ireland during The Troubles Meet the cast of Derry Girls Ma Mary and Aunt Sarah are the unsung heroes of Derry Girls Why did Derry Girls end with a bombing? The final scenes of episode six saw Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle and James dancing around joyfully in their school hall but at home, a very different story was unfolding. Ma Mary, Da Gerry, Aunt Sarah and Grandpa Joe stared solemnly at the TV screen as reports of a fatal bombing filtered through. The sheer impact of the atrocity was echoed in Joe's gentle gesture of solidarity, placing a hand on his son-in-law's shoulder in a rare show of support. The scene was something of an unexpected gut-punch at the end of an already emotional episode and almost jarred with the show's light-hearted tone. So why did Lisa McGee choose to wrap up the series on such a somber note? "I thought if I’m going to do this show and show this side of things, I have to at some point show that there were times when it floored you," McGee told RadioTimes.com. "I thought, I’ll probably do that at the end because it wasn’t a joke either." "I had a nod to that, there were lots of mundane bomb scares and things like Orange Order parades, where you had to change how you might go about your journey. There were lots of day-to-day things that were funny but occasionally there was something big like Omagh, that the whole nation went ‘this just has to change’ and I think, I wanted to mix that in with this 'life goes on' thing. It had to be at the end." Was the bomb at the end of Derry Girls based on a real incident…

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When is Who Wants to Be A Millionaire on TV?
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date: 2019-01-02T11:33:00.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
description: The quiz show is back with Jeremy Clarkson at the helm, but when will it be on TV?
encoded: The Who Wants to Be A Millionaire 20th-anniversary specials presented by Jeremy Clarkson were such a hit with viewers that a brand new series of the show was ordered by ITV. But when can we see these new episodes? And how many will there be? Our new guide to Who Wants to Be A Millionaire is here. Here's everything you need to know... What is on TV this Christmas 2018? Give us more Millionaire with Jeremy Clarkson, ITV… and don’t change a thing Viewers react to new Millionaire host Jeremy Clarkson View oEmbed on the source website When will Who Wants to Be A Millionaire be back on TV? The show will return to ITV at 9pm on New Year's Day 2019 Will Jeremy Clarkson be back to present Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? Yes, The Grand Tour co-host is definitely coming back and he's very excited about it. “I absolutely loved hosting the anniversary shows and cannot wait to spend a few precious hours away from James May and Richard Hammond, making the new ones,” Clarkson said. How many episodes will there be? ITV has confirmed that the new series will consist of ten episodes.

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Will Ruth Wilson's Alice Morgan appear in Luther series five?
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date: 2018-12-27T09:47:15.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
description: Everyone wants to know if the twisted research scientist is really dead...
encoded: Idris Elba’s bringing DCI John Luther back for a fifth series in 2019 but will Ruth Wilson’s Alice Morgan appear alongside him? Psychopath/genius research scientist Alice first encountered Luther when he was investigating the murder of her parents, which he later deduced she was responsible for. Luther wasn’t able to prove her guilt, though, and the pair (despite their differences) became close friends. We last saw Alice in the final episode of series three, before learning that she’d apparently been drowned by Laura Haddock’s murderous Megan in the first episode of series four. View oEmbed on the source website What is on TV this Christmas? When is Luther back on TV for series five? First-look Luther series 5 clip sees Idris Elba in hot water However, the killing took place off screen so we never saw a body. And when you don’t see a body in a drama you know what that means - there’s every chance that someone’s plotting a surprise comeback! And sure enough, Alice actually pops up at the very end of the first sneak peek at Luther series five, but is she alive? Or is Luther having flashbacks? We'll just have to wait and see... View oEmbed on the source website Where is Rose Leslie? Why isn't Emma Lane in series five? Speaking of Luther alumni, Rose Leslie is absent from series five. The Game of Thrones actress played DS Emma Lane in season four but she won’t be back this time around, writer Neil Cross confirmed. Luther has a new colleague for series five. He'll be joined by DS Catherine Halliday, played by Wunmi Mosaku. This article was originally published on 27 November 2018

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What is the Watership Down theme song?
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date: 2018-12-25T06:07:00.000Z
creator: Sarah Doran
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Christmas
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The bunnies are back with a brand new tune – but who wrote and sung it? Find out more about the soundtrack for the new BBC and Netflix series
encoded: When Richard Adams' rabbit war story, Watership Down, was first adapted for the screen in 1978, it became forever associated with Art Garfunkel’s haunting song Bright Eyes. Boyzone star Stephen Gately even performed a cover version of Garfunkel's track for the ITV cartoon adaptation, which aired between 1999 and 2001. But when Hazel, Fiver and their warren of rabbits return to TV in 2018 and set out on their big adventure on BBC1 and Netflix, they'll be marching to a very different tune. When is Watership Down on BBC and Netflix? Watership Down rabbits get 3D makeover in first images from the BBC's ambitious Christmas animation Why would you put another generation through the trauma of Watership Down? But what is it? Who wrote it? And who's singing it? Here's everything you need to know about the new Watership Down theme song... What is the new Watership Down theme song? Art Garfunkel's Bright Eyes has been replaced with a brand new song called Fire on Fire. The song was co-written especially for the mini-series by Sam Smith and Steve Mac; Smith lends his vocals to the tune. Listen to the song with new footage of the adaptation in the video below. View oEmbed on the source website "I am so excited and honoured to be a part of this new adaptation of Watership Down," Smith said. "This story is so powerful and timeless, and it has been thrilling to work with Noam and his team and the incredible Steve Mac on this song for it. I hope everyone loves it as much as I do." Smith recorded the track with the BBC Concert Orchestra at London’s Abbey Road Studios.

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