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Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers and Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler in Stranger Things season 5, putting together a piece of tech

Stranger Things creators confirm what actually just happened with Nancy and Jonathan

Sophie firing a gun in The Hunting Wives.

How to watch The Hunting Wives in the UK

Close-up of a humanoid figure with blue-painted skin and short light hair, wearing a dark, futuristic outfit, looking off to the side against a pale background.

Doctor Who actor reprises vintage villain for unexpectedly fun charity cameo

Zoe stands alone under an umbrella holding a coffee cup and wearing a thick black coat in EastEnders

EastEnders wins Christmas Day soaps battle as ratings confirmed – but bad news for BBC overall

King Charles

King's speech tops Christmas ratings with surprise second place beating Strictly

General view of the main stage during Download Festival at Donington Park on June 14, 2025 in Castle Donington, England

The best music festivals to try around the UK in 2026 – and how to get tickets

Harry Hill and Tom Allen sat down next to each other on a panel for The Big Fat Quiz of Telly.

When is The Big Fat Quiz of Telly 2026 on TV? Air date and line-up

Streaming

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

PDC World Darts Championship 2026 schedule today: Saturday 27th December order of play

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

Louise GriffinStranger Things season 5 has already stuck the landing with one monumental scene

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

Soaps

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

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

Entertainment

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?

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

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Drama

Paul Bettany as Antonio Salieri in Amadeus, wearing period dress and stood outside. There is a green RT Exclusive banner in the bottom right corner.

Paul Bettany talks the "embarrassing" Amadeus moments he "hated" filming

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.

Call the Midwife creator reveals why there won’t be the "traditional" Christmas special in 2026

Three nuns stand together in a brightly decorated room, smiling warmly. They wear simple light-coloured habits with white veils and wooden cross necklaces. Colourful balloons and streamers hang behind them, and stained-glass–style windows line the wall.

Call the Midwife movie gets major update – including "likely" overseas location to TV far away from Poplar

Sci-fi

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

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

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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

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

Aryna Sabalenka, in a green tennis vest and skirt, shakes hands with Nick Kyrgios, in a grey top and shorts with a white cap, over the net on a tennis court with their partners and the crowd in the background.

How to watch Sabalenka v Kyrgios: Battle of the Sexes live stream and TV channel in UK

Three side-by-side close-up portraits from a gritty TV drama: on the left, Gary Oldman as Slow Horses' Jackson Lamb with long greying hair, beard and glasses speaks on a phone; in the centre, Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Adamu from The Bear in a patterned headscarf looks ahead with quiet resolve; Stephen Graham in Adolescence with a bruised, weary face stares tensely to the side.

2025’s 25 best drama series - from Slow Horses to Adolescence

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