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Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood stood next to each other holding cakes on a cake stand.

The Great British Bake Off 2026 confirms exciting format change – and it could involve you

A group of people sat around The Traitors roundtable all looking serious as they sit in silence.

The Traitors season 4 cast: Confirmed line-up

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

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Minnie Driver and James Nesbitt Ingrid and Simon Greene in Run Away on a sofa, with Simon reading the newspaper and Ingrid lying down and smiling

Run Away's James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver on de-ageing technology in Netflix series: "It was quite shocking"

Claudia Winkleman stood at the bottom of stairs with Ardross castle in the background. She is turned to the side, looking ahead.

The Traitors boss urges viewers to look out for clues in opening episode amid introduction of the Secret Traitor

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

Will there be a Red Eye season 3?

A close-up shot of Jennifer Aniston with wavy, light brown hair sits outdoors, leaning slightly forward with her chin resting on her hand. She looks directly at the camera with a calm, gentle expression. She wears a sleeveless dark top.

Jennifer Aniston raw, unfiltered and as you've never seen her before: "It's irksome to be called beautiful".

Streaming

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.

Minnie Driver on the explosive ending of Run Away episode 1: "I didn't find it fun at all"

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.

Netflix's Run Away ending explained: James Nesbitt and Ruth Jones reveal they didn't predict [spoiler]

James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver in dark coats stand close together outside a brick building at night, both looking tensely off to the side as if watching for danger, from Netflix's Red Eye.

What to watch on streaming: today's picks from Netflix, Prime Video and more

Linnea Berthelsen as Kali and Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 finale ending explained: What really happened to Eleven?

Ellie de Lange as Paige in Run Away.

Run Away location guide: Where is the Harlan Coben thriller filmed?

Granit Xhaka, in red and white Sunderland football kit, shouts and points on the pitch at the Stadium of Light.

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

Soaps

Silhouette of Belinda Owusu as Libby Fox against a brick wall from EastEnders.

EastEnders airs surprise unannounced return in New Year's Day flashforward special

Promotional image for EastEnders featuring four characters: a determined-looking Max Branning in a blue dress shirt, Lauren Beale in a pink dress, Oscar Branning in a blue dress shirt, and another person in a dark SWAT uniform, with a vintage car and floating rose petals in the foreground.

21 EastEnders questions we have following that epic Max Branning flashforward episode

Natalie Horrocks, stood with her arms crossed and wearing a purple dress, beside Sally Webster in a yellow dress

Coronation Street legend Denise Welch reveals why she felt she had to quit the soap as Natalie Barnes

Entertainment

Claudia Winkleman pictured from the side wearing a large red cloak, slightly concealing the side of her face.

Who is the ‘Secret Traitor’? All the theories so far

Claudia Winkleman stood outside The Traitors castle holding a red cloak in her arms.

What is the ‘Secret Traitor’? Rules behind major new twist revealed

Claudia Winkleman wearing a black cloak and red gloves, smiling as she looks to the side.

The Traitors unveils another shock parent and child duo – did you guess who they were?

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Drama

Josh Finan in Waiting for the Out, stood in front of a barred gate in a prison.

Waiting for the Out star talks filming in a real prison – with the real person his character is based on

Hudson Williams' Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie's Ilya Rozanov getting cosy in Heated Rivalry. Heated Rivalry

Heated Rivalry author reveals hit TV series' success has helped source Parkinson's treatment

Adrian Greensmith, Elle de Lange, Ellie Henry, James Nesbitt, Minnie Driver walking across a university campus with boxes in hand, walking towards a building and smiling.

Harlan Coben reveals new Netflix thriller Run Away stands out from previous shows – and which episode to watch out for

Sci-fi

Noah Schnapp as Will Byers and Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers in Stranger Things. They are both bathed in red light and looking up.

Stranger Things season 5 just broke a new record for Netflix ahead of finale release

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

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

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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

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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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Line of Duty character portrait collage

Harlan Coben picks his top 10 thrillers of all time.

On the left, Richard Armitage as Dr Matthew Nolan in Red Eye season 1. He is sat on a plane seat with his hands clasped together, looking up at the camera. On the right, Martin Compston and Jing Lusi in Red Eye season 2. They are walking down an office corridor with a red alert light flashing behind them. They are holding guns and Hana is taking a phone call.

David CraigRed Eye's cast change with Martin Compston helps fix a major season 1 misstep

Hugh Laurie and Tom Hollander star in The Night Manager season 1; in this scene, Richard Roper is staring intensely ahead as Corky whispers something into his ear

Does Hugh Laurie appear in The Night Manager season 2?

Tom Hiddleston in The Night Manager season 2, wearing a suit and black T-shirt.

The Night Manager season 2 release schedule: When is episode 2 out?