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Two young men in medieval clothing sit on the forest floor against a mossy tree, surrounded by fallen leaves and spring greenery; one – Arthur (played by Bradley James) wears chainmail armour and leather gauntlets while holding a sword, smiling as he looks to his companion, Merlin (Colin Morgan) who is dressed in a brown jacket, boots and a red neckerchief, watching him with a relaxed, thoughtful expression in warm, dappled sunlight.

Merlin co-creator addresses divisive ending – and possibility of a reboot

A stylish woman wearing white cat-eye sunglasses and a cream polka-dot outfit sits on the edge of a wooden boat on a canal, with historic buildings lining the waterway behind her on a sunny day.

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Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 release schedule and runtimes: When are new episodes out?

Two women sit on a floral sofa in a cosy living room decorated for Christmas, with a lit tree behind them; one looks surprised while holding a plate of mince pies and the other smiles at the camera holding a mince pie.

Best Christmas TV for 2025 – your guide to what's worth watching including Call the Midwife and EastEnders

Chas and Aaron clink glasses of mulled wine beside a stall which Charity is attending to, as Robert stands alone sipping from a cup in Emmerdale

Emmerdale hit by schedule shake-up tonight amid major sporting tournament

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

An older Debbie Bates, in a black blazer with silver embellishments, stands in a darkened Queen Vic in EastEnders

Who is Debbie Bates in EastEnders and what happened to her?

Streaming

Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler and Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers in Stranger Things season 5, looking up at something off screen. There is carnage and fire all around them.

Stranger Things runtimes confirmed for final four episodes – including epic finale

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

PDC World Darts Championship 2026 schedule today: Tuesday 23rd December order of play

Ebere Eze, in red and white Arsenal kit, holds his right fist up at the Emirates with Nottingham Forest players in the background.

What channel is Arsenal v Crystal Palace Carabao Cup match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Will Ferrell in Elf, making a snow angel

How to watch Elf online and on TV this Christmas 2025

Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister in Home Alone looking shocked

When is Home Alone on TV? How to watch the Christmas movie online

Kadeem Hardison as Arlo and Dominic Monaghan as Paul Sarno in Moonhaven, wearing blue and grey robes and stood back to back outside by a tree.

"Refreshing" US sci-fi thriller with Lord of the Rings legend finally finds a UK home on Netflix

Soaps

EastEnders airs returns for 4 iconic characters for format-breaking Nigel episode in early BBC iPlayer release

A promo shot of the exploding Queen Vic as the cast of EastEnders stand in front

Former EastEnders boss reveals a very different disaster was considered for 40th anniversary episodes

EastEnders confirms no early BBC iPlayer release for key Christmas episodes

Entertainment

Ant and Dec stood next to each other wearing black tuxedos, smiling ahead.

Ant & Dec confirm future with ITV as channel unveils huge streaming figures for the duo

Jimmy Kimmel sat down on a large brown chair, looking ahead with his hands interlocked in front of him.

Who is delivering Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message?

The cast of Celebrity Masterchef Christmas Cook-Off 2025 stand as a group all wearing aprons and smiling at the camera.

Celebrity Masterchef Christmas Cook-Off 2025 line-up: Confirmed cast for festive special

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Drama

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton sitting at a table in formal attire with a drink in his hand and smiling.

Bridgerton season 4 boss reveals why new episodes had the "easiest" book to adapt - and teases siblings' stories

A group of people stand together indoors at a festive gathering, clapping and smiling. A man in a navy suit and a woman in a cream satin dress are at the front, both looking happy and celebratory. Behind them, two older women also clap, surrounded by warm fairy lights, stone walls, and a decorated Christmas tree, creating a cosy holiday atmosphere, with a green RT exclusive banner in the bottom right corner

Beyond Paradise stars tease Humphrey and Martha’s next chapter – including whether they’ll foster again

A middle-aged man wearing a beige military-style uniform with medals and insignia sits under a thatched canopy, looking serious as he gazes off to the side, with water and boats blurred in the background, with a green RT exclusive banner in the bottom right corner

Beyond Paradise teases Selwyn's future as Kris Marshall says DIP isn't "any good" without him

Sci-fi

Ann Akinjirin as Barbara and Russell Tovey as Barclay in The War Between the Land and the Sea episode 5. They're sitting on opposite sides of a pub table, both looking solemn.

The War Between the Land and the Sea finale's overnight ratings revealed after tragic conclusion

Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge Stewart in The War Between The Land And The Sea, stood at a podium.

Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies explains why scenes with Kate and the Doctor are "very hard" to write

A shot from Doctor Who serial The Underwater Menace with a green RT Exclusive badge in the bottom right hand corner

Doctor Who producer reveals how classic episode narrowly avoided "alarming" hospital incident

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Comedy

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

Buster Merryfield as Uncle Albert, David Jason as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter and Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses. They are stood together with a large boat in the background.

Only Fools and Horses' never-before-seen footage to be shown in brand new documentary

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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

A couple stand facing each other during a wedding ceremony in a softly lit venue decorated with fairy lights and greenery. The man, wearing a navy suit, places a ring on the woman’s finger as she smiles at him in a white dress. Seated guests watch in the background. A green “RT Exclusive” label appears in the bottom corner.

Beyond Paradise's Kris Marshall responds to surprise Christmas cameo

Jing Lusi stars in Red Eye season 2; this image shows DC Hana Li in an airport, wearing black clothes; the background is blurred in a shallow focus

Red Eye season 2 cast: New and returning actors as ITV thriller returns

Two Man Utd fans, wearing Santa hats and Man Utd tops, face away from the cameras as they look out at the Old Trafford pitch from the stands.

Why is there one Premier League game on Boxing Day? Controversial decision explained

Moses Simon, in white Nigeria football club, watches play on the pitch at the Gtech Community Stadium.

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