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Two women dressed in nun outfits stand together in a snowy landscape, surrounded by a serene winter scene.

Call the Midwife's Sister Monica Joan confronts painful fear – but a heartwarming moment follows

Nicholas Bailey as Anthony Trueman in a promo image for EastEnders.

EastEnders star Nicholas Bailey breaks silence after Anthony Trueman killed off in grisly murder

A cheerful scene shows three adults standing side by side in a festively decorated room. The man on the left is smiling broadly and wearing a green paper Christmas crown, a beige waistcoat, and rolled-up shirt sleeves. In the centre, a woman in glasses and a sleeveless floral dress laughs warmly. On the right, another woman in a bright pink patterned dress smiles, hands clasped. Red and green balloons and streamers hang around them, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

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Noah Schnapp as Will Byers in Stranger Things season 5, sitting on his bed and looking solemn

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Linnea Berthelsen as Kali and Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Stranger Things season 5. Kali is hoisted vertically and wired up to a machine, while Eleven reaches out for her. A green label in the bottom right hand corner reads: "RT Exclusive"

Stranger Things star reacts to "devastating" reveal and "tough" Eleven scene in volume 2

Sarah Hadland, Tim Vine, Colin Murray, Amber Gill, Siobhan McSweeney, Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller sat and stood next to each other, smiling ahead in front of a Christmas backdrop.

The Festive Pottery Throw Down 2025 line-up: Meet the celebrities

Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jole Dommett, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross stood in a row next to each other, smiling ahead.

The Masked Singer Christmas special line-up: Who are the characters?

Streaming

Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 release schedule and runtimes: When is the finale out?

Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield and Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 volume 2 ending explained: What actually IS the Upside Down?

Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 soundtrack: All the songs in volume 1 and 2

Micky van der Ven, in white and blue Tottenham football kit, runs on the pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What channel is Crystal Palace v Tottenham Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, in white Leeds United kit, spreads both arms wide in celebration on the pitch at Elland Road.

What channel is Sunderland v Leeds United Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Claudio Braga, in purple Hearts football kit, watches play as he walks on the pitch at Tynecastle.

What channel is Hibernian v Hearts Scottish Premiership match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Soaps

Oliver Farnworth as John Sugden for Emmerdale looking into camera in a white T-shirt and brown jacket

Emmerdale's John Sugden plans "Romeo and Julius" death plot against Robert and Kev in ITVX release

Sam Mitchell in a black and white striped blouse and white jacket stands to the right of Chrissie Watts, in a brown coat, red blouse and wearing a white necklace. Zoe Slater, in a black dress, is stood to her left in an EastEnders publicity shot.

EastEnders airs reunion for 'Witches of Walford', shock arrest, and Cindy & Max hook-up for Christmas 2025

A composite image of Anthony Trueman on the Square and Zoe Slater in close-up for EastEnders.

EastEnders airs deadly confrontation for Zoe Slater and Anthony Trueman in Christmas Day cliffhanger

Entertainment

David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman stood in a row smiling ahead.

Robert Webb makes surprise Bake Off appearance after missing out on competing alongside Peep Show cast-mates

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman wearing matching white outfits, smiling ahead.

Tess Daly shares heartfelt thanks to audience in final Strictly Christmas special

The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 professionals and Christmas celebrities all stood next to one another in glittering costumes, smiling.

Who won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025? Winning couple revealed

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Drama

The image shows a woman sitting at a table in what appears to be a cozy, vintage-style kitchen or dining room. She has a short blonde bob haircut with bangs and is wearing a bright red buttoned dress or blouse. Her makeup is striking, especially the bold red lipstick, which matches her outfit. She appears to be listening or reacting to someone off-camera, with a focused, slightly serious expression. In the foreground, there are blurred figures and some amber-colored glassware on the table, giving the scene a warm, intimate atmosphere.

Call the Midwife's Miss Higgins forced to call in the big guns as Dr Turner's locum sparks concern

Two older men walk through the interior of a ferry carrying cardboard boxes and green metal cases. One man, wearing a straw hat, glasses, suspenders, and plaid trousers, holds a box under one arm and a heavy case in his other hand. The other man, dressed in a brown three-piece suit with the jacket draped over his arm, carries a similar box and case. They appear focused and slightly strained as they navigate the narrow aisle between rows of empty wooden seats. The ferry’s interior is bright, with green railings visible outside and safety signs overhead.

Call the Midwife Christmas special turns Peaky Blinders – creator told to change gangster names

Betty O’Barley, in a pink dress, and Harry O’Hay, in a white and red check shirt and blue dungarees, from The Scarecrows' Wedding

Julia Donaldson reveals the one change to The Scarecrow's Wedding she was reluctant to make – but had to

Sci-fi

Anson Mount as Pike in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; he is wearing a yellow uniform and is leaning on a surface on the captain's deck

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds casts two iconic franchise characters from original series for final season

Christopher Judge as Teal'c, Amanda Tapping as Maj. Samantha Carter, Richard Dean Anderson as Colonel Jack O'Neill, Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson in Stargate SG-1

Beloved sci-fi series set to return to Netflix with all 10 seasons after 3 years away

Rhea Seehorn as Carol and Karolina Wydra as Zosia in Pluribus

Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn reacts to shocking finale twist: “I wanted to throw up”

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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

David Tennant stars in The Assembly gathered with a group of people

12 underrated TV gems from 2025 – from The Assembly to Worlds Apart.

Week 52 Christmas Sofa / Mary Berry

Dame Mary Berry reveals her dos and don'ts for the perfect Christmas dinner.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders smiling and sitting on armchairs.

Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and more feature in moving documentary for late comedy legend Victoria Wood

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More TV

Morgan Rogers, in claret and blue Aston Villa football kit, mimics shivering as he celebrates scoring on the pitch at Villa Park.

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

Michael Caine stars in The Great Escaper; in this scene, he looks troubled by something while wearing a suit, with red flowers behind him

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Dave Arch wearing a Christmas hat, holding a large card that reads 'Say it's carol singers'. Claudia Winkleman is stood next to him smiling ahead in a long white dress.

Claudia Winkleman becomes emotional in sweet Dave Arch tribute in Strictly Christmas special

Jennifer Saunders as Aunt Joan, Philippa Dunne as Anne, Samuel Anderson as Mal, Lucy Punch as Amanda, Alexander Shaw as Manus, Miley Locke as Georgie and Joanna Lumley as Felicity in Amandaland, all sat and stood around a Christmas dinner table wearing paper crowns.

Amandaland cast: Who stars in the Christmas special?