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BBC commits to "authentically reflect" communities, classes and cultures after review calls out "tokenism" and "preachy" content

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Australian Open 2026 tennis order of play: Schedule today – Saturday 31st January

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David Mitchell teases Ludwig season 2 with character's new role and "brilliant" new cast members

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How to watch Australian Open 2026 tennis: TV coverage, channel and live stream

Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek standing against a tree while Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton wades out of the water in Bridgerton.

Who is Yerin Ha? Meet Bridgerton's Sophie Baek actress

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Where was Under Salt Marsh filmed?

Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) in Bridgerton, standing in a field and looking at something off screen.

18 period dramas to fill the Bridgerton void after season 4 – including some racy ones.

Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in Shrinking, both wearing black suits and ties, stood together outside.

Apple TV's Shrinking might be the last sadcom – here's why TV comedy is going through major changes.

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Jon O'BrienUnder Salt Marsh review: Flood-stricken crime drama continues the rise of Welsh noir

Alessia Russo, in red and white Arsenal football kit, runs on the pitch at the Emirates.

What channel is Arsenal v Corinthians Women's Champions Cup final on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Soaps

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Emmerdale's Ruby Miligan left shaken by harrowing discovery in early ITVX release

Todd looks shocked towards Theo, who is cutting up bank cards, in a scene from Coronation Street

Coronation Street's Theo Silverton enacts another cruel move to control Todd Grimshaw in ITVX release

Joel Beckett stands as Jake Moon with hands in his coat pockets posing outside the Queen Vic set for EastEnders.

EastEnders confirms Jake Moon return as Chrissie Watts storyline heads in "unexpected directions"

Entertainment

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The Traitors winner Stephen Libby confirms he has left his job as he teases what’s in his future

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The Traitors star Faraaz reveals he was left in tears after billionaire's touching gift

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Mary Berry delivers her verdict on Nigella Lawson joining GBBO in judging role

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Drama

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Under Salt Marsh's Jonathan Pryce explains why thriller is "much deeper" than your average murder mystery

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in the key art for Outlander season 8, standing either side of the rocks and being illuminated by light.

Outlander season 8 releases "emotional" first-look trailer for final episodes with Claire and Jamie

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Death in Paradise star says Ginny Holder's exit was a "surprise" – but "these things happen"

Sci-fi

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Coronation Street is officially canon in the MCU after Ben Kingsley Marvel reference

Sally Knyvette as Jenna Stannis in Blake's 7

Original Blake's 7 star reveals her biggest hopes and fears for reboot

Doctor Who star Alex Kingston as River Song, standing in the TARDIS in a sparkly top with a green RT badge in the bottom right corner

Doctor Who legend Alex Kingston "isn’t buying" Billie Piper regeneration twist.

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Comedy

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The Office icon's new comedy series Small Prophets finally confirms release date with exclusive first look trailer

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Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed reveals hope for Nate amid speculation of a return for season 4

Tanya Reynolds and Jason Sudeikis star in Ted Lasso season 4; in this scene, they are stood on the side of a football pitch looking out at the scene

Ted Lasso season 4 first-look images revealed as release window finally confirmed for beloved comedy's return

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Documentaries

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Dame Joanna Lumley set to star in new ITV documentary show for a new travel adventure ahead of 80th birthday

The Beckham family stand as a group on the red carpet and smile ahead.

Channel 4 confirms Beckham family feud documentary following Brooklyn Beckham social media posts

What happened to Jason Orange? Absence from Take That documentary explained

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Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes face off at the UFC 325 press conference

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Cody Rhodes lifts two WWE belts in the ring at Royal Rumble

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