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Jing Lusi and Martin Compston star in Red Eye season 2; the two of them are wearing formal clothes, standing in an office a few feet apart and looking at each other in a severe manner

Red Eye season 2 release date, trailer and latest news

Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin in Stranger Things 5; here, his character is seen in the Upside Down with a bruised face, looking up in fear at something in the distance.

Stranger Things season 5 finale trailer teases almighty fight ahead of last ever episode

Mark Williams as Father Brown, riding a bicycle with green trees around him and a large church in the background.

Father Brown season 13 shares first-look pictures as star Mark Williams teases "a real crisis" for the priest

Ian looks on as Cindy confronts Max in the church in EastEnders. The trio are all wearing dark suits.

EastEnders' Max Branning shamed as Cindy Beale fling exposed in BBC iPlayer release

Ray has a serious conversation with April and Dylan in Emmerdale

Emmerdale star set for surprise exit – and has already filmed final scenes

Danny Ramirez as Manny, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Ariela Barer as Mel, Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and Spencer Lord as Owen in The Last of Us, walking through the snow holding guns

The Last of Us cast gets major shake up ahead of season 3

Idris Elba and Richard Osman.

Luther's Idris Elba and Thursday Murder Club's Richard Osman recognised in New Year Honours list

Streaming

Luke Littler in a purple shirt on stage at Alexandra Palace in front of a green background drinking water

Why was Luke Littler booed by Ally Pally crowd at PDC World Darts Championship?

Luke Littler wearing a purple shirt throwing a dart with a blurred motion effect

When does Luke Littler play next at the PDC World Darts Championship 2026?

Luke Littler wearing a purple shirt kissing the PDC World Darts trophy

PDC World Darts Championship 2026 schedule today: Tuesday 30th December order of play

James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver standing in the gangway of a block of flats, looking worried as they look to the side, both dressed in all black outfits.

James Nesbitt teases whether his Run Away character can be trusted in Netflix series

Linnea Berthelsen as Kali in Stranger Things season 5. She's pictured from the shoulders up and is attached by wires to a machine, lit in red. A green RT Exclusive badge is in the bottom right corner.

Stranger Things season 5 star teases “resolution” for key character in “emotional” finale

Mason Mount, in red Man Utd kit, looks over his right shoulder as he runs on the pitch at Old Trafford.

What channel is Man Utd v Wolves Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Soaps

Cain, Charity and John stand against a darkened background in key art from Corriedale

Emmerdale spoilers for next week as Coronation Street crossover reveals John Sugden gunpoint nightmare

Axle Whitehead wearing a white t-shirt and brown leather jacket, smiling ahead/

Axle Whitehead issues three-word response to potential Home and Away return

Becky, driving a car, looks shocked as Lisa stares at her in the passenger seat and Betsy screams from behind in a scene from Corriedale

Coronation Street spoilers for next week as Emmerdale crossover sees devastating death in multi-vehicle pile-up

Entertainment

A group of people all stood and sat around one another in brown aprons.

The Great Pottery Throw Down 2026 line-up confirmed ahead of new series

A close up image of Claudia Winkleman, smiling ahead as her picture is being taken.

BBC announces "dazzling" The Claudia Winkleman Show amidst Strictly exit

Maya Jama addressing the villa, mid-speech.

When is Love Island: All Stars 2026? Release date and latest news

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Drama

Josh Finan and Phil Daniels in Waiting for the Out, stood in a kitchen together. Daniels has his hand on Finan's shoulder. There is a green RT Exclusive banner in the bottom right corner.

Waiting for the Out writer explains the show's take on masculinity as not being a "huge problem"

Donte, wearing a grey quarter zip, sits next to Steph, who is wearing a leopard print dress, in Waterloo Road. They're both sat cross-armed.

Denise Welch reveals why she returned to Waterloo Road as iconic "un-PC" character Steph Haydock

Ruth Jones carrying a gun and in full uniform, wearing a helmet and walking slowly into a warehouse.

Gavin & Stacey icon Ruth Jones reveals the "serious" firearms training she had to undertake for Run Away role

Sci-fi

Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson and Joe Keery as Steve Harrington in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things bosses "not trying to shock" with "surprising" finale as they address Steve's fate

Rhea Seehorn in Pluribus, sat in a car.

Pluribus season 2 gets release update from series creator – and it's not good news

Linnea Berthelsen as Kali, Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, and David Harbour as Jim Hopper in Stranger Things season 5. A green badge in the bottom right corner reads: "RT Exclusive"

Stranger Things season 5 star reveals how volume 2 creates “existential” crisis for Eleven

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Comedy

Robert Webb and David Mitchell star in Peep Show, looking into camera

Peep Show star says a revival was planned 10 years after finale – and could still happen

Mandy Carter wearing a Christmas hat.

Diane Morgan's Mandy 2025 Christmas special pulled from schedules next week

A blonde woman in a black dress with white lace detailing stands outdoors facing a man in a light blue suit. She looks serious and attentive as they talk in a courtyard setting, with a blurred archway in the background. A green “RT Exclusive” label appears in the bottom corner.

Emily in Paris creator reveals why key character hasn't returned for season 5

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Documentaries

Joe Wicks smiling in room, with an RT Comment label in the corner.

Joe WicksMy top tips for a healthy year ahead – with delicious and nutritious recipes

The band Take That, all smiling ahead as they pose for a photo in their early days.

Netflix confirms release date and shares first look at Take That documentary

Three closely cropped studio portraits arranged side by side: a serious-looking Freddie Flintoff in low light, Cynthia Erivo wearing hoop earrings and a nose ring gazing upward, and Christina Flack, older white woman with blonde hair and fringe looking thoughtfully into the distance.

2025’s 25 best documentaries - from Flintoff to Grenfell: Uncovered

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More TV

Viktor Gyokeres, in red and white Arsenal football kit, raises his fist in celebration and smiles with his tongue out.

What channel is Arsenal v Aston Villa Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Portrait of a bearded Martin Compston with short dark hair wearing a dark coat, gazing thoughtfully to the side against a muted green background with a softly patterned curtain.

Martin Compston: 'As Brits, we need to fight for our NHS and BBC'.

Josh Finan in Waiting for the Out, sat on the floor in front of a sofa. There is an orange RT Review banner in the bottom right corner with five stars out of five.

Waiting for the Out review: Sensational drama tackles masculinity, the justice system with welcome nuance

Radio Times cover featuring Tom Hiddleston.

Tom Hiddleston stars in this week's issue spotlighting 5 great dramas for 2026