Love Island: All Stars 2026

The 2020 series of Strictly was different for a number of reasons due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the routines were as spectacular as ever – and after a very closely fought final, comedian Bill Bailey was voted winner.

Bill saw off competition from Maisie Smith, HRVY and Jamie Laing to win the Glitterball trophy – ensuring his professional partner Oti Mabuse achieved a Strictly first of winning two series in a row! At 55 years old, he also became the oldest winner in Strictly history.

Season 17 - Kelvin Fletcher (2019)

The bookies' favourite (and our favourite) to win the show in 2019 was Kelvin Fletcher, and he didn't disappoint. He and pro partner Oti lifted the Glitterball after a series of sensational performances.

Season 16 - Stacey Dooley (2018)

Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton were crowned the champions of Strictly Come Dancing 2018 and there was A LOT of screaming.

The pair beat Joe Sugg (who was the favourite) to lift the Glitterball Trophy, as well as the other runners up Faye Tozer and Ashley Roberts.

Season 15 - Joe McFadden (2017)

Joe McFadden became the second Holby City star to win Strictly Come Dancing when he and Katya Jones danced their way to victory in 2017.

He might not have been one of the favourites from the beginning, but he got better and better as the weeks went by, eventually claiming victory over Alexandra Burke, Debbie McGee and Gemma Atkinson in the live final.

Season 14 - Ore Oduba (2016)

Just like Jay McGuiness the year before him, it was Ore Oduba's amazing Jive with Joanne Clifton that wowed everyone and made him a serious contender.

In the final, he topped the leaderboard scoring a near perfect 39, 40 and 40 for his last three routines and the BBC Sports presenter took the Glitterball and the title of Strictly 2016 winner.

Season 13 - Jay McGuiness (2015)

After performing this Jive in Movies Week, it seemed like The Wanted singer Jay McGuiness's destiny as the winner of series 13 was all but sealed.

An amazing 3.5 million people have now watched the routine back on YouTube - and it's not hard to see why. Jay, along with professional Aliona Vilani, took the Glitterball in 2015 and beat soap stars Kellie Bright and Georgia May Foote into second and third place.

Season 12 - Caroline Flack (2014)

Before Love Island came calling, Caroline Flack was dancing up a storm in Elstree.

The TV presenter wowed not only with with her Charleston alongside professional Pasha Kovalev in the live final, but she also did the incredible feat of scoring three perfect 40s for all of her routines.

Season 11 - Abbey Clancy (2013)

Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Skorjanec were crowned the winners in 2013, and their ballroom routines regularly blew away both the judges and viewers at home.

The final saw Abbey beat both Natalie Gumede and Susanna Reid to win the 11th series and take home that Glitterball trophy.

Season 10 - Louis Smith (2012)

Olympic star Louis Smith was an early favourite to win, and unsurprisingly this amazing Showdance - showcasing all of his gymnastic ability - sealed the deal.

He might have been beaten in the judges' scores by Denise Van Outen (and equalled by fellow finalist Kimberley Walsh) but he won over viewers and took home the Glitterball along with professional partner Flavia Cacace.

Season 9 - Harry Judd (2011)

McFly's Harry Judd became the ninth winner of Strictly Come Dancing in 2011.

Partnered with Aliona Vilani, the pair won out over Chelsee Healey and Jason Donovan by scoring the most in the final - and winning the most votes from the public.

Season 8 - Kara Tointon (2010)

EastEnders star Kara Tointon was an early favourite to take the Glitterball trophy. This wasn't just because of her prowess in the ballroom - it helped that there were plenty of whispers going round as to whether there was anything more between the actress and her professional partner Artem Chigvintsev.

Kara beat Matt Baker and Pamela Stephenson in the final, and sealed her win by kissing Artem. The pair dated for four years before announcing their split in 2014.

Season 7 - Chris Hollins (2009)

BBC Breakfast presenter Chris Hollins shimmied his way to victory in 2009 when he was partnered with Ola Jordan.

Admittedly it wasn't a vintage year (contestants that series included Rav Wilding and Phil Tufnell) but Chris beat Ricky Whittle (who scored more than him in the final. Awkward) and Ali Bastian to be crowned champion.

Season 6 - Tom Chambers (2008)

Holby City actor Tom Chambers beat Rachel Stevens and Lisa Snowdon in 2008 to claim victory in series six of Strictly Come Dancing.

Partnered with Camilla Dallerup, somewhat controversially Tom scored the lowest of the three finalists with the judges in the live final. However, it didn't impact his popularity with viewers who voted him their winner.

Season 5 - Alesha Dixon (2007)

Back in 2007, Alesha Dixon was best-known as a former singer of girlband Mis-Teeq than being on Britain's Got Talent.

She went on to win the fifth series of Strictly with Matthew Cutler, and just two years later she swapped the dance floor for the desk and replaced Arlene Phillips as a judge.

Season 4 - Mark Ramprakash (2006)

This was the second year in a row that an England cricketer won Strictly Come Dancing. Following on from Darren Gough's victory the year before, Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy took the Glitterball in 2006.

They were the only couple that series to achieve a score of 40.

Season 3 - Darren Gough (2005)

England cricketer Darren Gough beat the likes of Zoe Ball, James Martin and Colin Jackson to win Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.

His professional partner was Lilia Kopylova and the pair won despite the fact they'd never made it to the top of the Strictly leaderboard during the show's 12-week run.

Season 2 - Jill Halfpenny (December 2004)

EastEnders star Jill Halfpenny became the second ever winner of Strictly, also in 2004.

Partnered with Darren Bennett, their Jive became infamous as one of the best-ever routines performed on Strictly. It was the first routine to ever win a perfect score of 40, and so it's perhaps unsurprising that Halfpenny went on to win the whole series.

Season 1 - Natasha Kaplinsky (July 2004)

Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole

The first ever winners of Strictly Come Dancing back in the summer (yes, summer) of 2004 were BBC newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky and professional dancer Brendan Cole.

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]]> The 60 Greatest Star Trek moments of all time - from The Original Series to Starfleet Academy https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/the-50-greatest-star-trek-moments-of-all-time/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:27:11 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/the-50-greatest-star-trek-moments-of-all-time/ As Star Trek turns 60, we look back on the franchise's best moments. Doesn’t it only seem like a short warp five trip across the Alpha Quadrant since we celebrated Star Trek’s 50th birthday? Well, believe it or not, the legendary science fiction universe is 60 this year, the first episode of the Original Series having been broadcast on NBC on September 8 1966.

After six decades of innovative and bold storytelling, Trek is in an uncertain place heading into its next chapter. Thankfully, we’ll always have the past 60 years of TV and film to keep us going. Here, we take a look at 60 years worth of Enterprising highlights from across the pantheon of Starfleet.

But just what is the Greatest Star Trek moment of all time?

60. The Gorn arrive - All Those Who Wander

Every Trek fan will be familiar with Kirk’s infamous trial by combat against a Gorn captain in the season 1 episode ‘Arena’. We’re so familiar with the wonderfully low-tech costume design that it was even more shocking when the Gorn made their triumphant return in Strange New Worlds, reimagined as a vicious hegemony set on expanding across the galaxy.

In the season 1 episode ‘All Those Who Wander’, the Gorn are redesigned and revitalised as one of the most terrifying opponents Starfleet has ever faced. The new Gorn of Strange New Worlds have more in common with the Xenomorph from Alien than the reptilians we meet in TOS. Add to that security officer La’an’s history with the Gorn leading into this episode and their return is easily one of the standout moments in the last decade of Trek history - Matthew Trask

59. Kirk the father - The Griffin Incident

Paul Wesley as James T. Kirk in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

One of the most recent entries on this list sees Kirk, Spock and La’an discovering the long lost USS Griffin on the way back from a Future Federation Leaders retreat after picking up a distress call. Of course, as Trek fans, we know that nothing good can come from attending a retreat OR following up on a distress call, which is why it comes as no surprise that the trio face a new kind of enemy on the seemingly abandoned ship.

While the episode as a whole is full of fun (and horrific) moments, the standout moment comes at its climax. We see a possessed La’an, under the influence of the ship, telling Kirk that his infant son David will one day die, "at the end of a blade, bleeding out in a dark corner of space." Throughout the episode we’ve seen Kirk struggle with how to reconcile his role in Starfleet with his duties as a father only for him to hear his worst fears realised in this final confrontation. Add to that the fact we know David’s fate thanks to Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and the moment feels both eerie and tragic. Knowing that he will never be the father he knows he should be complicates Kirk in a way that we haven’t seen before - Matthew Trask

58. 'Riker!' - Those Old Scientists

Lower Decks is one of the best Trek series. Which is why, when they announced that it would crossover with Strange New Worlds during the latter show's second season I was particularly excited. The episode, titled ‘Those Old Scientists’, sees Boimler and Mariner pulled through a portal and into the SNW timeline. Both characters get their time to shine in live-action but one particular moment felt so wonderfully in-keeping with the tone of Lower Decks that I had to include it.

I am, of course, referring to Boimler hopping onto the saddle in Pike’s quarters by pulling a ‘Riker’ and swinging his leg over in that quintessentially cool way we saw so often in The Next Generation. Knowing how much Boimler idolises Riker and the legendary captains that came before him gives this moment a bit of weight beyond it just being a funny in joke for longtime Trek fans. But mainly it's just a cool way to sit on a chair - Matthew Trask

57. Old School - The Last Generation

While I will always prefer my Star Trek in an episodic format, Picard season 3 recalled the best serialised storytelling we’d seen from Trek up to that point. The whole season brought back multiple members of The Next Generation cast for one last fight against an old foe, living up to the promise that the show's first two seasons failed to meet.

One of the best moments from season 3 has to be the return to the bridge of the Enterprise-D complete with the beige wall panels, LCARS UI and carpeted floors. I love a shiny starship as much as the next Trek fan but seeing Picard, Riker, Worf, Data, Geordi and Dr. Crusher all reassemble on the original bridge was as exciting as anything Trek has produced in its 60 years. That the season built to this moment slowly gave it a real sense of weight in the narrative beyond just nostalgia making the long road well worth taking - Matthew Trask

56. One last hand - The Last Generation

LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge, Brent Spiner as Data, Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher, Michael Dorn as Worf, Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi, Jonathan Frakes as Will Riker and Patrick Stewart as Picard in Star Trek: Picard

Sticking with Picard season 3, the final moments of the series finale see the original crew sitting down for one final game of poker. Data deals each of the classic characters a hand as they discuss their final adventure together and the legacy they leave behind. It caps off a fantastic season of Star Trek and gives us just the right balance of nostalgia and reverence without tipping into just retreading already worn narrative ground.

Even if we never get to see them return in the movie that the cast clearly want or the heavily rumoured Star Trek: Legacy series fans have been clamouring for, this makes for a fitting ending for these characters that have helped to define Star Trek for generations - Matthew Trask

55. Janeway returns - Lost and Found

Star Trek: Prodigy is one of the more criminally underrated shows in the past 60 years of Trek history. A wonderfully rich and vibrant entry point for anyone who wishes to board the hopeful and exciting future the Star Trek universe offers. It also brought back the best captain, Kathryn Janeway, as a holographic mentor to a ragtag crew of misfits who take charge of a recently unearthed starship.

The fact that it's taken so long to bring back Kate Mulgrew’s wonderfully measured and thoughtful captain is wild but the way that Prodigy honours her legacy by making her the guide for both the crew of the USS Protostar and new audiences made the wait worth it. Prodigy is more than just a Star Trek show for kids, its a new and exciting exploration of the ideas of diversity and exploration that make Trek so special. Janeway’s return serves to not only harken back to the shows long history, offering fans new and old a new way to experience the beloved captains charismatic personality, it also faithfully bridges the gap between the Trek of old and the future. Now we just need a season 3... - Matthew Trask

54. Boimler’s journey to Paris - We’ll Always Have Tom Paris

Lower Decks fans will know all about Boimler’s love for Tom Paris. Which is why the journey he goes on to meet the Voyager’s roguish pilot is so funny. All Boimler wants is to meet Paris and get him to sign his limited edition Tom Paris Voyager plate. Is that too much to ask?

In true Lower Decks fashion, Boimler’s journey to Paris is fraught with danger. One particular standout moment sees an exasperated yet determined Boimler venturing through a Jeffries Tube on the Cerritos where he hallucinates the Tom Paris on his plate talking to him and encouraging him to continue on his quest. Eventually Boimler crashes through the bridge ceiling and is immediately beaten up by Paris who thinks he is an intruder, a wonderful and fittingly Lower Decks end to Boimler’s journey - Matthew Trask

53. We are Borg - The Last Generation

From their early appearances in The Next Generation and Voyager’s uneasy alliance in the two-parter Scorpion to their cinematic debut in First Contact, the Borg have made a name for themselves as Starfleet’s most deadly foes.

Which is why, after several episodes facing off against the sinister Vadic, the appearance of a Borg cube in the clouds of Jupiter in the opening moments of the finale of Picard season 3 feels all the more satisfying. Beyond just being a cool image, the slow reveal that the real enemy Picard has been facing this season has been the Borg serves to wonderfully weave together many of the show's internal and external conflicts on the way to giving the Enterprise-D crew a fitting ending - Matthew Trask

52. Young Khan and La’an - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow

Paul Wesley as Kirk, Christina Chong as La’an and Carol Kane as Pelia in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

One of the standout episodes of Strange New Worlds, ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’, sees La’an team up with an alternate Kirk for a time travel adventure to stop a Romulan assassin from killing a young Khan and preventing the coming Eugenics Wars that would lead to the formation of the Federation.

The whole episode is fantastic from start to finish but the final moments where La’an, Kirk and Sera face-off just feet away from the room where the young Khan is being held are riveting. Not only do we get fantastic chemistry between both Kirk and La’an and further exploration of La’an’s complicated relationship with her family lineage, the episode's final moment also gives us one of those classic Trek moral quandaries. Should they kill Khan to prevent a war even though that war is what led humanity to peace and unity? - Matthew Trask

51. Spock sings - Subspace Rhapsody

Ah, space. Your many mysteries offer us pathways into all manner of strangeness. Maybe a transporter incident merges two crew members. Or a planet's atmosphere makes the crew hallucinate and party deep into the night. Or maybe an improbability field in the far reaches of space makes everyone’s favourite human/Vulcan science officer burst into song.

‘Subspace Rhapsody’ is a delightful slice of musical madness but the highlight of the episode has to be Spock’s solo, ‘I am the X’, during which he sings about his complicated relationship with Nurse Chapel all the while seeming entirely confused about why he’s expressing these emotions through the medium of song. Come for the subspace strangeness. Stay for the singing Spock - Matthew Trask

50. Remmick explodes - Conspiracy

TNG’s first season was hardly its finest hour, but the high point came with this edgy Body Snatchers-style thriller. The visceral sight of Lieutenant Commander Dexter Remmick being torn apart by a neural parasite being targeted by Picard and Riker’s phasers proved too strong for the BBC, who took the editing shears to the episode when it was originally broadcast - David Brown

49. The Ferengis in Roswell – Little Green Men

Just when you thought all time-travel plotlines had been exhausted, along comes this bonkers comedy escapade in which Quark, Rom and Nog crash land in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. Yes, the greatest UFO myth of the 20th century can now be explained away by a trio of Ferengis. The scene where the US military try to communicate by mimicking the Ferengis's head-slapping is just one of the many highlights - David Brown

48. Sabotage - Star Trek Beyond

It’s a divisive moment for fans, but the sight (and sound) of Kirk obliterating Krall’s drones with the use of the Beastie Boys is truly significant. The reason why it makes the list is because it’s the first real instance of the ‘Kelvin timeline’ stepping out from behind the shadow of the Original Series. By referencing their own mythology (ie Kirk playing Sabotage as a child in the ’09 movie), Chris Pine and co became a legitimate Starfleet force in their own right, no longer reliant on the mythology created by TOS - David Brown

47. The Doctor sings La Donna e Mobile – Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy

A comedy tour de force from Robert Picardo as the Doctor is forced to adapt his performance of La Donna e Mobile to suit an emergency in the mess hall. As a volatile Tuvok starts to lash out thanks to a chemical imbalance in the brain (Pon Farr to those in the know), the Doctor calls on Tom Paris for help: "Paris, please find a way, to load a hypospray, I will give you the sign, just aim for his behind." Genius - David Brown

46. "I am not a merry man" – Qpid

Of all Picard’s senior officers, the most unhappy to be transported by Q to a recreation of Sherwood Forest was most definitely Worf. After protesting about being garbed as Will Scarlet, the Klingon security officer then set about smashing Geordi’s lute. Come on, Worf – why get so mad about a little bit of Robin Hood cosplay? - David Brown

45. Earth is attacked - The Expanse

By the end of its second season, lacklustre prequel spin-off Enterprise was in dire need of a shot in the arm. From a lacklustre crew to that godawful theme music, it seemed like Captain Archer wasn't boldly going anywhere memorable. Then came a cliffhanger episode that began with a devastating sight: an alien probe cutting a swathe of destruction across Earth. Seven million die - and Enterprise gets a new season-long story arc that finally introduced some jeopardy thanks to new foe, the Xindi - David Brown

44. Garak tries root beer – The Way of the Warrior

DS9 is the Paradise Lost of Star Trek – the series in which Starfleet’s utopian ideals came to be tested in the midst of a bloody war. Here, Quark and Garak discuss their attitude towards the Federation (and root beer) in a conversation that you feel would have been verboten in Gene Roddenberry’s day. "It’s so bubbly, cloying and happy," says Quark of the Earth drink. To which Garak replies: "Just like the Federation." But as the pair admit, the more you drink, the more you like it. "It’s insidious," they agree - David Brown

43. George Kirk dies – Star Trek

If proof was needed that this wasn’t your daddy’s Star Trek, JJ Abrams provides it with this opening space battle in which James T Kirk is born mid-conflict and his father George (Chris Hemsworth) sacrifices himself for the sake of his family and his ship. Edgy, disorientating and suffused with a realism that we’d not witnessed before in Star Trek’s history, this really did bring the franchise bang up to date. Even though nearly every scene that followed seemed to then climax with an unnecessary punch-up - David Brown

42. "Mr President, I stand with my shipmates" - Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home

At the climax of a three-movie arc that has seen Spock die, Spock resurrected and Earth saved thanks to the actions of Kirk et al, the Enterprise crew have their fate decided after stealing (and destroying) the ship. Touchingly, Spock - loyal to the last - stands with his shipmates despite not having played a part in their 'crime'. And don't go telling me that logic had anything to do with his decision! - David Brown

41. Picard wakes up with Q - Tapestry

Know-it-all Q is always a royal pain in the rump for Picard, but here he teaches the good captain a valuable lesson: that it's his willingness to take risks that has made him who he is. One of those risks being to share a bed with an omnipotent being. "Good morning, darling..." - David Brown

40. The Klingons attack – The Way of the Warrior

Some real pep was put in DS9’s step at the start of the fourth season thanks to Worf’s introduction and the end of the alliance between the Klingon Empire and the Federation. It all comes crashing down in this brutal encounter as the Klingons invade – bat’leths fly, phaser fire streaks across the screen and the once static TNG spin-off finally recovers some momentum. As a result of this showdown, life aboard the station would never be the same again - David Brown

39. Life goes on - What You Leave Behind

The likes of Breaking Bad and House get a lot of credit for introducing America to serialised stories on TV, but DS9 was there a decade before with a tale that took years in the telling. At its climax, Kira has had to say a tearful farewell to Odo, while Sisko has become a non-corporeal entity. Finally, Sisko’s son Jake is joined by Kira at a window on the upper Promenade for a melancholy, bittersweet but ultimately hopeful final scene that’s unlike any other send-off in the Trek canon - David Brown

38. Q’s Mariachi Band – Deja Q

Q celebrates his re-admittance to the Continuum by turning up on the bridge with sombreros, trumpets and cigars for Picard and Riker. Now, everyone remembers the moment when Q gives Data the gift of laughter, but the stand-out highlight is definitely Riker’s reaction when two bikini-clad ladies suddenly appear by his side. "I don’t need your fantasy women," he protests, having already seduced his way across the galaxy. "You’re so stolid," chastises Q. "You weren’t like that before the beard" - David Brown

37. Spock v the punk - Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home

Nothing sums up the time travel/culture clash comedy of this movie more than seeing Spock nerve-pinch a punk inflicting his ‘I Hate You’ song on a bus of San Francisco citizens. Just the very '80s-ness of it remains hilarious: the bird-flipping, the ghetto blaster, those "colourful metaphors"….And trivia fans may get a kick out of knowing that said punk is played by the movie’s associate producer Kirk Thatcher, who also wrote the song’s lyrics - David Brown

36. "Time’s Up" – Year of Hell

A couple of great spectacles here: the sight of a filthy, vest-clad Janeway facing certain death and the image of a heavily damaged Voyager ramming the enemy Krenim ship. "This is one year I’d like to forget," says our bold captain as she tries to set a mangled timeline straight, but this high-stakes season four two-parter lingers long in our memories - David Brown

35. Kirk and Scotty inspect the Enterprise – Star Trek: the Motion Picture

OK, so it’s a long scene. In fact, it’s a REALLY long scene. Of just two people cruising past a starship. But when you think that this was the first time campaigning fans had seen live-action Star Trek in 13 years, then you can perhaps understand the indulgence of Kirk taking six minutes to be reunited with his beloved Enterprise. And let’s face it, the ship has never looked so sleek and awe-inspiring either before or since - David Brown

34. "Target that explosion and fire!" – Star Trek VI: the Undiscovered Country

Sulu went from helmsman to captain in the original crew’s final outing, taking command of the Excelsior. And what a battle he got to experience – coming to the aid of Kirk as they faced down the unthinkable: a Klingon bird of prey that could fire when cloaked. With a Shakespeare-quoting Christopher Plummer chewing the bulkheads and firing off torpedoes as traitorous Klingon Chang, it’s left to Kirk and Sulu to join forces and defeat their enemy. The resulting explosion is so good that they reused the SFX in the next movie, Generations - David Brown

33. The Two Spocks Meet – Star Trek

A charming moment of quiet contemplation in a movie that rarely stops to pause for breath. Yes, it’s the scene where Zachary Quinto’s Spock comes face to face with Leonard Nimoy’s Spock – the former getting a peek at how his future might turn out, the latter getting hope that his race will continue following the destruction of the Vulcan home world. And we also get a priceless sign-off from Nimoy, when he says, with typically sly humour: "Since my customary farewell would appear oddly self-serving, I shall simply say [shows Vulcan hand salute] good luck" - David Brown

32. Data gets human skin - Star Trek: First Contact

Data’s never-ending quest to discover what it meant to be human takes a grisly turn when the Borg Queen grafts skin onto his circuitry. By turns revolting and seductive, it’s a scene that makes you genuinely fear that Data’s loyalties could shift from Picard to the Borg (and also makes us wonder whether we, as viewers, should be finding the Borg Queen quite so sexy…) - David Brown

31. Stealing the Enterprise - Star Trek III: the Search for Spock

The third big-screen outing did more to solidify the image of the Enterprise crew as family than any previous tale, particularly in the scene where they worked as a team to nick their ship out of Spacedock. Special mention must go to Hill Street Blues’s James B Sikking who, as Captain Styles of the Excelsior, plays the perfect adversary for Kirk. And who’d have thought that Scotty would be able to disable the Enterprise’s pursuer by removing a few nuts and bolts? - David Brown

30. Voyager returns home - Endgame

The soap opera elements of Voyager's seven-year quest to make it to the Alpha Quadrant come to the fore in the series finale as B'Elanna gives birth, Barclay is on hand to welcome the ship back and Alice Krige reprises the role of the Borg Queen. "Set a course... for home," says a triumphant Janeway, echoing the words she used at the start of the crew's journey. (PS: for those that want more, try the continuation novels by Christie Golden and Kirsten Beyer) - David Brown

29. The Enterprise is destroyed – Star Trek III: the Search for Spock

These days, it seems we can’t move for big-screen adventures in which the Enterprise blows up. But back in 1984, it really did seem like the unthinkable had happened when Kirk hit self-destruct in order to "turn death into a fighting chance to live". As the hull splinters, shatters and disintegrates, it feels like a massive turning point in the lives of the original series crew. (Little did they know that Starfleet would seemingly hurry the Enterprise-A into production straight away) - David Brown

28. Tasha Yar is killed - Skin of Evil

In a universe where nameless red shirts are routinely bumped off by merciless enemies, it comes as a real shock when security officer Tasha Yar is killed by the tar-like Armus mid-way through TNG's first season. Usually, all of Trek's senior officers make it through each adventure in each piece (save for Spock in Wrath of Khan, of course). But actress Denise Crosby's disillusionment with the series ("I was miserable. I couldn't wait to get off that show. I was dying") gave show bosses the chance to make an impact with Tasha's murder - David Brown

27. Sisko erases his personal log - In the Pale Moonlight

Sisko gives up his principles as he sets in motion a plan to draw the Romulans into the Dominion War and have them fight on the Federation's side. In a coda that would have been unthinkable in Gene Roddenberry's day, Sisko admits, "I lied. I cheated. I bribed men to cover the crimes of other men. I am an accessory to murder. But the most damning thing of all...I think I can live with it." And then he wipes his log! It's almost the exact opposite of how you'd predict a Star Trek episode would end, but is perfect for a show as morally complex as DS9 - David Brown

26. Marritza dies - Duet

Yes, it's about as heavy and bleak as Trek gets. But for a pitch-perfect allegory on genocide and the Holocaust, you won't find much better than this season one DS9er. Universal themes of desperation and forgiveness are explored in a sci-fi setting - it's basically what the genre was invented for. And in the space of 45 minutes, you will definitely end up viewing the show's villains (the Cardassians) and its heroes (the Bajorans) in a completely new light - David Brown

25. Kirk and Uhura kiss - Plato's Stepchildren

Nichelle Nichols as Uhura and William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek episode Plato's Stepchildren

There are many memorable sights in this third-season episode: Spock dancing around Kirk's prone form, Kirk on all fours braying like a horse and Spock's rendition of Maiden Wine. But it's the moment when the telekinetic Platonians compel Kirk and Uhura to kiss each other that has gone down in history.

It might not have been the first interracial kiss on TV (that honour goes to You in Your Small Corner from 1962), but the clinch gave NBC execs a headache as to what the reaction would be in the Deep South. But as actress Nichelle Nichols explains: "We received one of the largest batches of fan mail ever, all of it very positive, with many addressed to me from girls wondering how it felt to kiss Captain Kirk, and many to him from guys wondering the same thing about me. However, almost no one found the kiss offensive." - David Brown

24. Vina's true appearance is revealed - The Cage

A beautiful, melancholy moment as Vina explains that she can't leave Talos IV because her seeming good health is down to the Talosians' illusions. After being badly injured in a crash, Vina is revealed to have been saved by the inhabitants of the planet, who had no understanding of human physiology or aesthetics. Although The Cage is very much a product of its time, there's still a haunting sadness to Pike and Vina's parting. Especially when the aliens show Pike that Vina sees an image of the two of them sharing a life together... - David Brown

23. "Tasha, you're not supposed to be here" - Yesterday's Enterprise

The senselessness of Tasha Yar's death (see No 28) is revisited in this alt-universe story in which the ill-fated security officer grows ever determined to have a death with meaning. All right, so it's an episode that rewards long-time fans rather than newbies just switching on for an hour of sci-fi action. But, hey, even those not familiar with the Yar backstory get a pretty impressive space battle to savour - David Brown

22. "Guess who's coming to dinner?" - Star Trek VI: the Undiscovered Country

It's a sight we thought we'd never see: the Klingons aboard the Enterprise dining with Kirk's crew. But this turns out to be a warts-and-all meal - Kirk's prejudices are soon rising to the surface, while Azetbur brands the Federation "a homo sapiens only club". A controversial scene in many ways, but a timely one, coming as it did around the time of perestroika and glasnost. And the bristling animosity between Kirk and Chang is a joy to witness - David Brown

21. "For you - and for the boy that I was" - The Visitor

A freak accident in the Defiant's engine room appears to claim Sisko's life and Jake lives out his own existence in an endless quest to locate his dad. The father-and-son relationship between Ben and Jake is a lynchpin of DS9 and here we get to see it pushed to its emotional limits - the tender moment when the adult Jake (played by Tony Todd) wakes to find his dad watching over him is just one of the many highlights - David Brown

20. "Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra" - Darmok

It's quintessential Star Trek: two captains learning to work together despite a massive communications barrier. OK, so it's best not to dwell too hard on the feasibility of the Tamarians being able to construct a language based entirely upon metaphor. Instead, just revel in the joy of seeing Picard and Dathon trying to find a path through the confusion and build trust and understanding between their two races - David Brown

19. "The line must be drawn here!" - Star Trek: First Contact

Picard's hatred for the Borg is at its most vehement here - all the personal disgust he feels at being violated and made to act against his will coming to the surface in one angry outburst. But is his obsession clouding his judgement? It takes wise counsel from 21st century engineer Lily Sloane to set him on the right path... - David Brown

18. "No bloody A, B, C or D" - Relics

TNG had many callbacks to the Original Series (Bones in Encounter at Farpoint, Spock in Unification etc) but none were as effective as James Doohan poignantly playing Scotty as a man who feared he'd outlived his usefulness. Adjusting to life in the 24th century where miracle working was the job of a new generation, Scotty seeks refuge in a Holodeck recreation of HIS Enterprise, giving the audience chills up the spine as he sits himself in the captain's chair - David Brown

17. "Pinocchio is broken" - The Measure of a Man

The issue of sentience comes under scrutiny in this powerful Data-centric story, as he's ordered to serve under Captain Bruce Maddox, who wishes to disassemble and study him so that more androids can be made for Starfleet use. The franchise is at its philosophising best as we see a grim-faced Riker prosecute the case while Picard champions Data's self-awareness - David Brown

16. The Ceti eels – Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan

It’s the moment that a deranged Khan proves that he means business: in order to get control over Chekov and Terrell, he inserts burrowing eel larvae into the ears of the two Starfleet officers. Eels that wrap themselves around the cerebral cortex to leave the victim susceptible to outside suggestion. As Chekov screams, the audience cowers, wishing that Khan had just decided to master basic hypnotism instead - David Brown

15. Spock fights Kirk - Amok Time

What's not to love about Amok Time? We get to see the Vulcan home world, plus Spock has his first infliction of the pon farr (the Vulcan biological mating urge) and is forced to battle his captain with a lirpa. But it's the pay-off that provides the biggest emotional high: wracked with guilt after killing Kirk, Spock ultimately finds that his best friend is alive, having merely been tranquillised by Bones. Is that a smile playing around your lips, Mr Spock? We think it is - David Brown

14. The Enterprise lowers the Reliant’s shields – Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan

Wrath of Khan is essentially Battleships in Space featuring two opposing foes who never actually come face to face. Despite the onset of age (and the addition of reading glasses), Kirk still proves himself a force to be reckoned with when – after being seemingly cornered by Khan – he turns the tables and manages to lower the Reliant’s shields before launching a surprise counter-attack. Everything, from the palpable tension to the effects by way of James Horner’s score, works to full effect here - David Brown

13. Tribbles v Kirk - The Trouble with Tribbles

Trek does attract flak for some of its lighter episodes, but the peerless Tribble infestation brings so many laughs: the bar fight, Spock’s calculations about breeding rates and – of course – Kirk’s encounter with a fur-ball mountain. Remember, without The Trouble with Tribbles, it’s doubtful that there’d be any Gremlins. And, if you’re a fan of the little critters, see the Animated Series' More Trouble, More Tribbles and DS9’s Trials and Tribble-ations for further fun - David Brown

12. “I’m Captain Kirk!” – The Enemy Within

William Shatner has often been accused of hamming it up a storm, but there’s no denying that he completely carries this early first season episode in which Kirk is split into two people (one good, one evil) following a transporter malfunction. Evil Kirk sets about attacking Yeoman Rand before ranting that he is the true captain of the Enterprise. It’s a genuinely scary performance…if you can get past Evil Kirk’s unexplained use of eyeliner - David Brown

William Shatner, as a split and evil version of' Captain James T. Kirk in STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES episode, The Enemy Within.

11. "There are four lights!" – Chain of Command

The Trek universe would be a poorer place without David Warner, who has played the louche St John Talbot in Star Trek V, Klingon Chancellor Gorkon in Star Trek VI and – perhaps most memorably – Cardassian torturer Gul Madred in this TNG sixth season two-parter. His coercion of Picard ("how many lights are there?") feels chillingly Orwellian, while the Captain’s refusal to buckle in the face of this psychological nightmare brings out the best in actor Patrick Stewart - David Brown

10. "I wasn’t strong enough" – Family

An underrated episode in which Picard recuperates from his ordeal with the Borg while on a visit to his brother’s family in France. Haunted by what’s happened to him, Picard sobs to sibling Robert: "I tried so hard but I wasn’t strong enough. I wasn’t good enough." We’re not really used to seeing our Starfleet leaders break down in this way, especially with our previous frame of reference being the gung-ho Kirk. So it must have been a risk on the part of the writers to have their series lead cry. But witnessing Picard in pieces definitely ends up making him more of a credible captain. It’s a bold move from TNG that really pays off - David Brown

9. Spock mind melds with the Horta – The Devil in the Dark

“Pain! Pain!” Yes, it’s the iconic scene where Spock learns that the rock-like, destructive Horta is merely trying to protect its silicon-based offspring from a team of Federation miners. Here, we get an early exploration of those key Star Trek themes of communication and the overcoming of differences between species - twin concerns that would be re-examined on many more occasions down the decades - David Brown

8. "The Sky’s the limit…" – All Good Things

After having glimpsed a future in which his crew has drifted apart, Picard does something he’s never done before – he joins the rest of the senior officers for their regular poker game. Expressing regret that he’s never played before, Troi tells him that he was always welcome. As the camera pans away, Picard tells them that "the sky’s the limit" and we end our weekly voyages with the Next Generation team on an incredibly touching note – the remote, sometimes austere captain of the show’s first season now a distant memory - David Brown

7. Kirk battles the Gorn – Arena

Rubbery, rubbishy monster hides are turned into the very stuff of TV sci-fi as a weaponless Kirk gets locked in mortal combat against a reptilian captain. The Vasquez rocks in southern California – where the showdown was filmed – has since become a quintessential Star Trek location, while Kirk’s Captain’s Log entries couldn’t be more Shatner-esque if they tried. The best in a heady mix being, "an incredible fortune in stones, yet I would trade them all for a hand phaser or a good, solid club…" - David Brown

William Shatner as James T. Kirk fighting the Gorn in Star Trek episode Arena

6. Picard plays the Ressikan Flute – The Inner Light

The sacrifices Picard has made to become Starfleet’s most revered captain are brought into sharp focus when he falls unconscious and is implanted with the memories of a man with a rich family to love and cherish. Twenty-five minutes pass on the bridge of the Enterprise, while Picard lives out a lifetime as Kamin. And after Picard is revived, he is later seen in his quarters, playing a mournful melody on the flute he mastered while in his other life. Never has the dutiful captain looked so lonely - David Brown

5. Cochrane meets the Vulcans – Star Trek: First Contact

Zefram Cochrane’s first warp flight attracts the attention of some passing Vulcans thanks to the hard work of a time-travelling Riker, Geordi and Troi. As Jerry Goldsmith’s suitably momentous score swells, the human race expands its horizons in an encounter that sums up the very ethos of Trek (PS: for the flip side of this meeting, watch the Enterprise episode In a Mirror Darkly. It’s a, erm, blast) - David Brown

4. Edith Keeler dies – The City on the Edge of Forever

After the Enterprise discovers a portal through space and time, Bones accidentally alters history and Kirk is forced to let his love interest – pacifist Edith Keeler, played by Joan Collins – die, so that events can play out as previously ordained. "I could have saved her," yells McCoy as Kirk holds him back, just as Keeler is hit by an oncoming truck. "He knows, Doctor. He knows," comments Spock as Kirk – and we, as viewers – are left heartbroken - David Brown

3. The sign-off - Star Trek VI: the Undiscovered Country

Director Nicholas Meyer does it again with his wonderful marking of the 25th anniversary: that Peter Pan quote (showing that Kirk will, despite his advancing years, remain forever young), the shift from "no man" to "no one" in the closing speech and – most memorably – the signatures of the original series cast arcing across the screen as they make their exits (well, until Kirk, Scotty and Chekov return in the next movie, anyway) - David Brown

2. "I am Locutus of Borg" – The Best of Both Worlds, Part 1

The franchise’s best-ever end-of-season cliffhanger as Riker is forced to fire upon his own captain after Picard is kidnapped and transformed into a Borg. Patrick Stewart revealed that one family yelled, "you ruined our summer!" at him after being made to wait months to find out whether the Enterprise crew would get Picard back. Of course, they would eventually succeed, but Picard would be mentally scarred forever - David Brown

1. Spock dies – Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan

Kirk spends the entire movie finding novel ways to cheat death, only to be faced with the loss of his best friend at its climax. Spock sacrifices himself for the sake of his crew ("the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few") and keeps his poise to the end by straightening his uniform and asking Kirk for what he makes of his solution to a no-win scenario.

Having somewhat smugly congratulated himself in the past for keeping the grim reaper at bay, Kirk is left aghast by this cruel twist. Never has a Trek death had this much impact before - David Brown

With thanks to Jeremy Aspinall, Mark Braxton, Jamie Healy, David Hodges, Rory John, Paul Jones, Alex Lamb, Bruno MacDonald, Sonia MacDonald, Gareth McLean, Siobhan O'Neill, Ben Stephenson and Mark Taylor

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]]> How to watch Star Trek in order – both release and chronological orders https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/star-trek-in-order-release-chronological/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:30:18 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/star-trek-in-order-release-chronological/ From The Original Series to Starfleet Academy, here's how to watch the entire Star Trek canon in order. Star Trek Day is incoming and this year is a particularly momentous one, to put it lightly.

Celebrating its 60th anniversary on Tuesday 8 September 2026, Star Trek has continued to stand the test of time as a much-loved franchise after its first original series aired back in 1966.

One of the most influential sci-fi series of our time, Star Trek has spawned films and a variety of TV shows over the years, including the more recently released Starfleet Academy and Strange New Worlds.

Those are just two of the latest titles in the expansive repertoire of the Star Trek universe but have no fear – there's no need to feel daunted by all the releases.

If you're thinking of using the anniversary to get stuck into a new series, revisit your favourites or start from the very beginning, then read on for our overview of how to watch Star Trek in both release and chronological order.

Once you have all the information you need, venture forth into the final frontier.

How to watch Star Trek in release order

Star Trek: The Next Generation - All Good Things

Arguably, the most faithful way of watching Star Trek is in the order each series was made, allowing you to follow the franchise from its inception and explore its universe as the original fans did decades ago.

It makes sense to do it this way as while the shows do jump around in terms of time period, they still find ways to build on what came before in order of release.

In that sense, you're likely to get a slightly more complete picture of Star Trek by watching in this order, instead of piecing the shows together in a chronological timeline.

Star Trek release order (films listed in italics)

Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS)
Star Trek: The Animated Series (TAS)
The first six Star Trek films (The Motion Picture up to Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG)
Star Trek: Generations
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9)
Star Trek: Voyager (VOY)
Star Trek films 8-10 (First Contact, Insurrection, Nemesis)
Star Trek: Enterprise (ENT)
Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Trek Beyond
Star Trek: Discovery (DSC)
Star Trek: Short Treks*
Star Trek: Picard (PIC)
Star Trek: Lower Decks (LOW)
Star Trek: Prodigy (PRO)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (SNW)
Star Trek: Section 31
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

*****Star Trek: Short Treks premiered after Discovery, hence the listing here. However, Short Treks season 2 sets up some plot threads picked up in Discovery season 2 and beyond, so it's best to alternate between them if you can.

Some people who watch in this order choose to skip over the first three steps and begin with Star Trek: The Next Generation. There is a belief among certain Trekkies that TNG has aged better than The Original Series, making it an easier entry point for newcomers to the franchise.

It would be worth watching the first few episodes of TOS to see what you think of it, but if William Shatner's Captain Kirk doesn't quite cut it for you, feel free to move on to the dulcet tones of Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard. The two shows have relatively few connections, so you don't need to worry about feeling lost (although they do eventually cross over in a major way in the Star Trek: Generations movie).

How to watch Star Trek in chronological order

As previously stated, the various shows in the Star Trek universe take place at different points in a sprawling timeline, so an alternative method is to watch in chronological order.

This comes with pros and cons: on the one hand, it allows you to begin with a modern show, which may be preferable to some people. But on the other hand, some of the references contained in more recent episodes may not land with you in the way they were intended.

Star Trek chronological order (films listed in italics)

Star Trek: Enterprise (Year: 2151-2161)
Short Trek: The Girl Who Made the Stars (Year: 2230s)
Short Trek: The Brightest Star (Year: 2239)
Star Trek: The Cage – The Original Series one-off pilot episode (Year: 2254)
Short Trek: The Escape Artist (Year: 2250s)
Short Trek: Q&A (Year: 2253)
Star Trek: Discovery season 1 (Year: 2256)
Short Trek: Runaway (Year: 2257)
Star Trek: Discovery season 2 (Year: 2258)
Short Trek: The Trouble with Edward (Year: 2250s)
Short Trek: Ask Not (Year: 2250s)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Year: 2259)
Star Trek: The Original Series (Year: 2265-2269)
Short Trek: Ephraim and Dot (Year: 2267-2285)
Star Trek: The Animated Series (Year: 2269-2270)
The first six Star Trek films (Year: 2273-2293)
Star Trek: Section 31 (Year: 2333)
Star Trek: The Next Generation (Year: 2364-2370)
Star Trek films 7-10: Generations up to Nemesis (Year: 2293-2379)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Year: 2369-2375)
Star Trek: Voyager (Year: 2371-2378)
Star Trek: Lower Decks (Year: 2380)
Star Trek: Prodigy (Year: 2383)
Short Trek: Children of Mars (Year: 2385)
Star Trek: Picard seasons 1-3 (Year: 2399-2402)
Star Trek: Discovery seasons 3-4 (32nd Century)
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1 (32nd Century*)
Short Trek: Calypso (far future, year unknown)

*Starfleet Academy opens with a prologue set at stardate 853724.6, roughly placing it in 3176. The series then jumps ahead around fifteen years to 3191, aligning it with the events of Discovery season 5.

Note – Star Trek: Short Treks was a two-season anthology series, which visits various periods on the franchise timeline. Anything listed as a Short Trek is a single episode of this show (with a runtime between 8 and 18 minutes).

It's not currently confirmed where precisely Toby Haynes' film will sit in the chronology but we do know it'll be a prequel film, taking place "decades" before Star Trek (2009).

For those wondering, the recent trilogy of Star Trek movies directed by JJ Abrams and Justin Lin – Star Trek, Into Darkness and Beyond – are set in an alternate universe, meaning they do not connect to a chronological order of the series.

They do, however, contain references to The Original Series – most notably the return of Leonard Nimoy as Spock – but can be watched at any point as standalone stories.

Star Trek: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Voyager, Deep Space Nine and Enterprise are available to stream on Netflix.

Star Trek: Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks, Strange New Worlds and Section 31 are available to stream on Paramount Plus. Sign up via Prime Video or Sky.

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]]> When is the next PlayStation State of Play? How to watch explained https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/watch-sonys-state-of-play-live-stream-playstation-event/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:52:00 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/watch-sonys-state-of-play-live-stream-playstation-event/ There's plenty to speculate about with a 60-plus-minute video presentation set to arrive from PlayStation. With some mammoth titles set to come to PS5 later this year, Sony has announced its next PlayStation State of Play.

The likes of Marvel's Wolverine and GTA 6 are on everyone's minds, and players will be hoping that Sony can build on the success of games like Saros.

We know a little about what's to come in this show, and it sounds like it's going to be a big one.

So, for all the details on when the next PlayStation State of Play starts and what to expect, let's dive in!

When is the next PlayStation State of Play? What time is it in the UK?

Sony has confirmed that the next PlayStation State of Play live stream will take place on Thursday 3 September 2026. It will start at 2pm BST for those in the UK.

For those outside of the UK, the State of Play will begin on 3 September at 6am PT, 9am ET, 3pm CEST and 10pm JST.

The latest PlayStation State of Play was announced well in advance of airing, with Sony confirming "two broadcasts airing back-to-back" this time around.

How to watch PlayStation State of Play in the UK

The State of Play will be available to watch on both PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels. Or, if not, just watch it right here with the embedded video above.

You can bookmark this page and watch it live right here on RadioTimes.com!

Which games will be shown in the PlayStation State of Play?

At the moment, we don't really know what games could be showcased apart from one, Final Fantasy 7: Revelation.

According to the announcement, viewers should expect "updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios and our third-party partners, concluding with an extended look at the vast world of Final Fantasy VII Revelation from our friends at Square Enix.

"Immediately following, stay tuned for a new episode of State of Play Japan, once again hosted by Yuki Kaji. State of Play Japan will offer deep dives into upcoming games from game studios in Japan and Asia, including new gameplay, announcements, and more."

With the Wolverine launch so soon, we wouldn't be surprised to see a launch trailer for that title in the mix here.

Also, it wouldn't be a State of Play without some baseless Bloodborne hopium, would it?

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]]> How to watch Bundesliga on TV in UK: 2026/27 TV rights https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/football/watch-bundesliga-uk/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:30:57 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/football/watch-bundesliga-uk/ RadioTimes.com brings you the complete guide on how to watch Bundesliga on TV and live stream in the UK. It's time to say guten tag to a brand new Bundesliga season.

Bayern Munich return as champions and favourites to get their hands on a third consecutive title after a dominant display last term.

An attacking unit that includes Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Jamal Musiala is going to be hard to beat, but Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart are among the teams hoping to put pressure on the holders.

There is something very special about football in Germany – the crowds, the culture and the competition – and the new season should be another one to savour.

Radio Times brings you the complete guide on how to watch Bundesliga on TV in the UK.

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Is Bundesliga on UK TV?

Yes! The Bundesliga should provide plenty of excitement in 2026/27 as Bayern Munich look to exert their dominance again, while England may be keen to keep an eye on how the likes of Kane and Jobe Bellingham are getting on.

Live games will be shown across a host of different UK broadcasters over the course of the season.

Sky Sports will broadcast every Saturday 5:30pm kick-off, while Friday night games will be live on the BBC Sport website and on BBC iPlayer.

Amazon Prime Video will show two Sunday afternoon matches every game week as well as a smattering of additional Sunday matches, some midweek fixtures, and at least one game on the final day of the season. The streamer will also show the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga relegation play-offs.

Check out more details below for channels with coverage of Bundesliga live on TV.

Check out all the latest live football on TV coming up this week

What TV channel can I watch Bundesliga on?

Sky Sports boast the UK TV rights to show every Saturday 5:30pm kick-off in the Bundesliga live on TV and online in 2025/26 – starting with St Pauli v Borussia Dortmund on the opening weekend.

Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.

Find out more about the best Sky packages

Amazon Prime Video have Sundays in the Bundesliga covered while some midweek, final day, and relegation play-off matches will also be available. A subscription is not required but each game will cost £2.49.

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How to live stream Bundesliga online in the UK

All of the Bundesliga matches on offer from UK broadcasters can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones, and consoles.

Sky Sports customers can live stream Bundesliga matches via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.

You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99). NOW is also available via TNT Sports.

Fans can still watch full coverage of Bundesliga games on Amazon Prime Video and stream it via their TVs.

A host of smart TVs will come equipped with the Amazon Prime Video app, while you can also go via devices such as the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast.

Friday night games will also be available via the BBC Sport website and on YouTube, through That's Football, which is Mark Goldbridge's channel, and The Overlap.

The official Bundesliga YouTube channel will also show Friday night games in both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga.

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]]> BBC confirms new Match of the Day line-up as it unveils new season of football coverage https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/football/match-of-the-day-line-up-new-season-newsupdate/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:51:47 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/football/match-of-the-day-line-up-new-season-newsupdate/ Four familiar faces have joined the team... The BBC has confirmed four new additions to the Match of the Day line-up and unveiled its plans for the 2026/27 season.

Ex-Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld, former Premier League marksman Robbie Keane, ex-Man Utd and Aston Villa stalwart Ashley Young, and Thomas Frank, who was sacked as Spurs boss last season after impressing with Brentford, have been added to the MOTD roster for the new campaign.

The iconic highlights show remains the jewel of the BBC's football coverage crown. Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will reprise their roles as hosts this season and will be joined in the studio by a rotating set of pundits, which also includes Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Micah Richards, Ellen White, Steph Houghton, Danny Murphy and Ashley Williams.

The new immersive studio technology showcased during the BBC's coverage of World Cup 2026 will also be a part of the MOTD coverage.

The Premier League kicks off on Friday, when holders Arsenal begin their title defence by hosting newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates, which will be one of six games covered when the first episode of Match of the Day airs on Saturday night.

Week 34 Match of The Day

Of course, the BBC's plans for the new season go far beyond just MOTD. Its extensive radio coverage continues across BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds with 209 exclusive Premier League commentaries, as well as live football from the men's Champions League, Scottish Premiership, men's FA Cup, men's League Cup and international matches involving the home nations.

Two games from each round of the FA Cup will be broadcast live on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer, while there will also be one Bundesliga match shown live every week and one Serie A fixture every weekend.

All of Scotland's men's international matches, alongside selected Scottish Cup fixtures including the final, will be broadcast live, while Sportscene will have highlights of all Scottish Premiership matches.

BBC iPlayer will have live streams of select Cymru Premier matches and Wales men's international matches will be live on BBC TV.

A new three-year deal means there will also be free-to-air coverage of Northern Irish international and domestic football on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and radio.

All the usual favourites, including 606, 72+, The Wayne Rooney Show, Feast of Football and the Football Interview return, but the broadcaster has also added four new YouTube formats – FANS², The Truth About Football, Golden Goal and Football Hub.

“Football means something different to every fan, and this season BBC Sport is putting those fans even more firmly at the heart of the game," said BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski.

"We're bringing together the unrivalled expertise of former players and managers with the passion, personality and perspectives of supporters themselves to create a richer football experience wherever and however audiences follow the game.

"There are new shows, new voices and new ways to get closer to the action – alongside the trusted coverage millions of fans already turn to, from Match of the Day to BBC Radio 5 Live. Whether you want the big debate, the inside story, the fan perspective or simply every goal, BBC Sport will be there all season.”

BBC Sport has confirmed that its "exciting coverage plans for the women’s football season will be announced very soon".

Match of the Day returns for the start of the 2026/27 season at 10:20pm on BBC One on Saturday 22 August 2026.

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]]> The Big Bang Theory spin-off show bosses reveal why some of the episodes are so short https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/the-big-bang-theory-spin-off-show-bosses-reveal-why-some-of-the-episodes-are-so-short-newsupdate/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:08:42 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/the-big-bang-theory-spin-off-show-bosses-reveal-why-some-of-the-episodes-are-so-short-newsupdate/ Fans may notice something a little different about the HBO Max show... Chuck Lorre, the creator of The Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails To Save the Universe, has revealed why some of the episodes in the show's first season are so short.

The newest expansion of The Big Bang Theory universe, which premieres on HBO Max on Thursday 23 July in the US and Friday 24 July in the UK, stars a few of the original show's lesser characters, including comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman).

The 10 episodes in the first season are set to drop weekly but fans may notice something a little unusual: the changing episode length. Some are as short as 15 minutes, while others stretch to 25 minutes.

(L-R) John Ross Bowie, Lauren Lapkus, Kevin Sussman and Brian Posehn star in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe; their characters are standing in a row, looking shocked and worried at something ahead of them. Stuart is holding a large technological instrument.

The show, which Lorre created alongside Bill Prady and Zak Penn, leans into science fiction and involves alternate realities but the shorter episodes are not due to budget constraints caused by its elaborate sets and special effects.

“No, no. We just felt that we’d successfully told the story," Lorre told Deadline. "And to add would be padding, and padding, generally, is a hammock between important scenes, and why would we do that if there’s no real reason.

“The historic length of a show is entirely arbitrary, it comes from network television where a certain amount of advertising has to be sold to pay the way of making this television, but it’s not an element any longer in streaming."

Viewers will soon get used to a familiar formula as episodes of Stuart Fails To Save the Universe end with the characters arriving in a new alternate reality, which offers them a glimpse at what is to come.

Lorre explained: "The way we structured it, it just fell into our laps, it’s a teaser for the next week but it also felt like a natural way of telling this story,”

Prady noted that they tried it for the first episode and liked doing it so much that they repeated the trend.

So it sounds like we have some interesting glimpses to look forward to!

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe premieres on HBO Max on Thursday 23 July in the US and Friday 24 July in the UK.

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]]> Best kids' movies to watch on Netflix - from K-Pop Demon Hunters to Wallace & Gromit https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/what-to-watch/best-kids-movies-netflix/ https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/what-to-watch/best-kids-movies-netflix/ Enjoy time at home with the children with our pick of family films available to watch on Netflix. The summer holidays are almost here – and the chances are you might be looking for a new film to keep the kids occupied or perhaps for something you can watch with them that works for the whole family.

The good news is that Netflix has no shortage of options to choose from, including everything from 2025 mega-hit K-Pop Demon Hunters to virtually the entire library of films from the exceptional Studio Ghibli catalogue.

If you're after some classic blockbusters that are also suitable for younger audiences, the likes of Jurassic Park should fit the bill – provided your kids can withstand a few frights – while if you're looking to introduce a few more macabre themes, Guillermo del Toro's spellbinding adaptation of Pinocchio is a great place to start.

We've compiled a lit consisting of 20 varied options currently available on the streamer below – scroll down for our picks alongside reviews from the Radio Times archive.

Check out our list of the best family films on Netflix below.

1. K-Pop Demon Hunters

You don't have to know a thing about the South Korean K-pop phenomenon to enjoy this deliriously silly English-language animated musical. It introduces us to delightful three-piece girl band Huntr/x (voiced by Arden Cho, Ji-young Yoo and May Hong). As global superstars, they wow huge crowds on stage – but also secretly fight demons to save the world. Now the baddies have a plan: they've created an equally talented boy band, Saja Boys, to steal Huntr/x's fans.

Led by the evil, yet attractive, Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop), Saja Boys aim to gain in popularity until they're ready to unleash their demon armies. This is a dazzling watch, with animation reminiscent of the kinetic, colourful Spider-Verse movies but with a bold Korean twist. The jokes are universal but K-pop fans can also enjoy cheeky nods to real-life bands (Saja Boys's six-pack-flaunting member "Abs" could well be San from Ateez, for example). As for the music: there's a reason lead track Golden hit number one across the world, including in the UK. – Jayne Nelson

2. My Neighbour Totoro – and more Studio Ghibli films

My Neighbour Totoro

Set in the 1950s, this charming tale draws on the childhood experiences of director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away). Left alone while their father frets over the condition of their mother in a nearby hospital, Satsuki and her younger sister Mei begin exploring their new house in the country and are soon having fantastical adventures with soot balls known as "dustbunnies", a 12-legged cat bus and furry giant Totoro. Everything sings of the innocence and wonderment of youth and, while some may bemoan the minimalist storyline, the graphics are an utter delight. – David Parkinson

NOTE: We could have populated this list entirely with Studio Ghibli films – there are a huge range of wonderful options from the beloved animation studio currently streaming, with Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service and Howl's Moving Castle among others, which are well worth checking out.

3. Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio

Mexican auteur Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) brings his distinctive style to this wondrous stop-motion adaptation of Carlo Collodi's timeless fable. Ingeniously transposing the story to Benito Mussolini's fascist Italy in the 1930s, the film sees anguished woodcarver Geppetto (voiced by David Bradley) crafting the titular puppet (Gregory Mann) following a tragic incident.

Ewan McGregor turns in a delightful performance as the talking cricket who serves as narrator. The animation is stunning, especially in the sequences where the director leans into the source novel's surrealism, while Alexandre Desplat's atmospheric score is spellbinding. Del Toro has spoken at length about Pinocchio's influence on his life and career, and this intricate film is a clear passion project made with love and care. With sensitivity and heart, it explores grief, war, and the question of what it truly means to be human. – Patrick Cremona

4. Shrek

This irreverent, occasionally scatological fantasy from DreamWorks launched a hit franchise to rival Pixar’s Toy Story. Shrek is an ugly, antisocial green ogre (voiced in a variable Scottish accent by Mike Myers), who must rescue a human princess (Cameron Diaz) in order to appease evil Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) and rid his swamp of an infestation of traditional fairy-tale characters: three little pigs, a Pinocchio-style character and so on.

The animation was cutting edge for its day, but it’s the characters that carry this beauty-and-the-beast story. The only problem, and it’s very minor, is the degree to which Eddie Murphy’s Donkey – a partly improvised vocal turn to match Robin Williams’s in Aladdin – steals the film. However, kids will love it, while adults can enjoy the relentless Disney-mocking. – Andrew Collins

5. Mary and the Witch's Flower

A curious girl finds a magic flower and is whisked away to a land of witches in this vivid animated adventure. It's directed by Studio Ghibli alumnus Hiromasa Yonebayashi (Arriety, When Marnie Was There), who takes us on a colourful ride filled with fantastic creatures and dastardly villains, brought to life by an excellent English voice cast including Kate Winslet and Jim Broadbent.

This sweet and simple story may lack the emotional heft of classic Japanese anime, but it gets the basics right. And, in Mary, the film also has a different kind of hero, one whose journey is as much about self-acceptance as it is saving the day. – Victoria Luxford

6. IF

Writer/director and actor John Krasinski follows his A Quiet Place films with a gentler, if saggy and derivative, take on family trauma in this child-friendly fantasy. Cailey Fleming plays 12-year-old Bea, whose mother has died and whose father (Krasinski) awaits an operation. Living with her grandma (Fiona Shaw) in New York, Bea begins seeing cutesy "IFs" (imaginary friends) and helps neighbour Cal (Ryan Reynolds) find these affable creatures' childhood pals.

Krasinski seems set on making a live-action Pixar equivalent – echoes of Monsters, Inc and more mount up - but the animation studio's precision-honed plotting and comedy elude him as IF meanders through Bea's healing arc. The huge cast of A-listers voicing the CG IFs proves indulgent, diluting the focus further, though Fleming and Reynolds's measured leads provide anchoring charm.

A visit to the IFs' magical world adds flashes of invention, too, before the finale's inevitable tug on the heartstrings. Amid hazily defined homilies about remembering lost loved ones, Krasinski's warm-hearted muddle slips rather too readily from the memory. – Kevin Harley

7. Nimona

This animated adaptation of ND Stevenson's graphic novel fuses medievalism with neon-bright futurism. Ballister Boldheart (voiced by Riz Ahmed) is made a knight, one of many who've vowed to protect his city from an ancient monster beyond its walls. Just moments later, however, he's framed for murder and goes on the run - pursued by fellow knight Ambrosius Goldenloin (Eugene Lee Yang), who's also his boyfriend.

Boldheart's plight attracts the attention of the peculiar Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shapeshifting pink weirdo who enjoys a fight. A tentative bond forms between the rogue knight and the homicidal "monster" in a film that successfully explores the themes of friendship, diversity and acceptance.

Visually, Nimona is stunning, its inventive 2D animation blending with eye-popping 3D design. The action set pieces are thrilling, too, although possibly a little intense for very young audiences. While some of the plot twists are easy to guess, it doesn't spoil what is an otherwise fresh and exhilarating adventure. – Jayne Nelson

8. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Penguin Feathers McGraw wearing a red glove on his head to look like a chicken

West Wallaby Street's dynamic duo return for their first major adventure since 2008's A Matter of Loaf and Death, and find themselves pitted against an old foe. All is well with Wallace's latest invention, a super-efficient automated garden gnome called Norbot, until it comes to the attention of their old nemesis from The Wrong Trousers, the dastardly Feathers McGraw.

Hacking into the cheese-loving pals' computer system from his prison cell in the zoo, McGraw takes control of the bot, mass-replicates it and triggers a crime wave, framing Wallace in the process. Consequently, it's up to Gromit to clear his owner's name and bring the bad guy to book, with the help of a plucky policewoman. Laughs, jeopardy and outrageous physical comedy ensue, with the result significantly better paced than the only previous feature-length instalment in the franchise, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.

Creator and co-director Nick Park ensures the expected elements are in place: a gag-packed script, magnificent set design and a healthy helping of bonkers gadgetry. Taking over from the late Peter Sallis, Ben Whitehead ticks all the right boxes as the voice of Wallace, ensuring a smooth transition that sustains the fun millions of fans have come to expect. – Terry Staunton

9. Bridge to Terabithia

Two young outsiders find sanctuary in a world of imagination in this charming fantasy. Based on Katherine Paterson's children's novel, it's an emotionally rich testament to the life-changing power of friendship. Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb are wonderful as ten-year-old misfits Jess and Leslie, who are drawn together by their mutual alienation and delightful creativity.

After an awkward introduction, they become inseparable, inventing a magical imaginary kingdom known as Terabithia (a homage to CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia) in their local woods. This attractive realm and its fantastical creatures provide a showcase for a wealth of enjoyable digital effects.

Yet, ironically, it's the duo's mundane daily experiences and the way their secret exploits gradually empower them at school that are the story's greatest strengths. In his debut movie as director, former Rugrats animator Gabor Csupo tackles pre-teen issues with both wit and sensitivity, while the film's unexpectedly tragic turn makes the final segment particularly affecting. – Sloan Freer

10. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

More than 20 years after Chicken Run became a claymation classic, Ginger, Rocky and co return in this joyous sequel. We rejoin the flock in a more comfortable place than last time, with their audacious escape from Mrs Tweedy having led to the establishment of a utopian island base.

But when Ginger (voiced by Thandiwe Newton) and Rocky (Zachary Levi) discover that their intrepid daughter Molly (Bella Ramsey) has set off on her own adventure, old enemies rear their heads and only an expertly orchestrated heist can avert a calamity.

The more ambitious plot can’t quite match the genius simplicity of the original, but the increased scale offers director Sam Fell plenty of opportunities to showcase a number of highly innovative and intricately designed set pieces.

As ever with Aardman there’s also a terrific assortment of verbal and visual gags to delight audiences, while the film crucially retains the handcrafted, eccentric charm that has become synonymous with the studio. – Patrick Cremona

11. The Mitchells vs the Machines

With its eye-popping animation, gleefully anarchic humour and heartfelt father-daughter narrative, this dazzling comedy is every bit the kind of film you'd expect from the producers of The Lego Movie and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Movie-loving teenager Katie (voiced by Broad City's Abbi Jacobson) can't wait to go to university, not least to get away from her overprotective dad (Danny McBride).

A fraught situation is made worse when he packs the whole family into the car to take Katie to college, only for their road trip to be thrown off course by a robot uprising. Can the Mitchells set aside their differences and save the planet?

Though it's stuffed with visual gags and outrageously funny set pieces (many involving pet pug Doug), the film never loses sight of its human characters. They imbue this kaleidoscopic feast for the eyes with real heart, ensuring that while The Mitchells vs the Machines is a nonstop gag-fest, it's also a warm and witty celebration of family. And pugs. – Josh Winning

12. The Sea Beast

Imagine if Moby Dick's Captain Ahab wasn't on a mission of revenge against a white whale. Instead, his life's quest was to kill a gigantic red sea monster that looked like Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon. That's the premise of this hugely entertaining animated film that follows the crew of a hunting ship, the Inevitable, as they seek out murderous sea beasts to destroy.

Captain Crow (Jared Harris) and Jacob (Karl Urban) have fought hundreds of watery battles with tentacled monsters. However, it isn't until the arrival on board of a child named Maisie (Zaris-Angel Hator) that things start to go wrong.

Directed and co-written by Moana's Chris Williams, The Sea Beast has a lot of fun smashing together genres (pirates vs King Kong, anyone?). The film is given extra punch thanks to a witty script, inventive animation and a spirited performance from Hator, who previously played the lead in the West End production of Matilda. – Jayne Nelson

13. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Chiwetel Ejiofor won the best actor BAFTA for 12 Years a Slave and has chosen a similarly stirring, against-the-odds true story for his directorial debut. The star has also adapted William Kamkwamba's memoir that's set in a small village in Malawi in 2001 when the 13-year-old William overcame school expulsion and parental mistrust to create a crop-saving wind turbine with the aid of a library book and a bicycle dynamo.

Maxwell Simba (in his debut) carries the focal role of William with conviction and some aplomb, while Ejiofor gives a supporting performance of controlled power as the boy's embattled father, Trywell. The film adopts an episodic narrative structure - using the chapter titles of sowing, growing, harvest, hunger and wind - to illustrate the arduous agrarian existence experienced by Trywell and his fellow villagers. Constantly at the mercy of a climate that can parch or flood the land at any given moment, the farmers are also hamstrung by corrupt government officials (who are not shy at handing out beatings) and rapacious capitalism (tobacco industry-induced deforestation).

It's sensitively directed and Ejiofor strives to keep things real with much of the dialogue in Chichewa. It's no bad thing to have Mike Leigh's regular cameraman Dick Pope (Mr Turner, Peterloo) on board to provide a vivid and visceral authenticity. Meanwhile, Antonio Pinto's subtle score gently underpins a story that avoids lazy lapses into sentimentality. The result is a genuinely life-affirming tale that displays a refreshingly unpatronising view of the challenges facing communities in 21st-century Africa and acts as a ringing endorsement of the importance of education. – Jeremy Aspinall

14. The Witches

Anne Hathaway stars in The WItches on HBO Max

A young boy tussles with child-hating witches in this CGI-assisted take on Roald Dahl’s classic tale, previously filmed in 1990 by Nicolas Roeg. Setting the action in 1968, director Robert Zemeckis and co-screenwriter Guillermo Del Toro oversee the story of an African-American schoolboy and his kindly grandma (a marvellous Octavia Spencer), who visit a swanky seaside hotel, unaware that witches are in attendance and posing as a child welfare charity organisation.

While Anne Hathaway struggles somewhat to match Anjelica Huston's iconic portrayal of the Grand High Witch in Roeg's film, the digital effects make her and her acolytes even more of a threat. That does mean the film is possibly too intense for younger viewers, but grown-ups should relish Stanley Tucci’s witty turn as the hassled hotel manager and, while the ending stumbles slightly, this is overall a grandly entertaining affair. – Trevor Johnston

15. School of Rock

The School of Rock is that rare thing: a kid's film that doesn't patronise or pander to its target audience and has enough wit to also entertain adults. Jack Black is outstanding as Dewey Finn, an unemployed rock musician who passes himself off as a supply teacher and enlightens the sheltered pupils of a posh private school with the joys of rock 'n' roll.

Joan Cusack provides excellent comic support as the school's headmistress who is twitchily uptight but by no means unsympathetic. Director Richard Linklater (the indie darling best known for Slacker and Dazed and Confused) deftly avoids the saccharine schmaltz and pre-programmed plotlines that can easily ruin these kind of films.

He miraculously manages to extract not one, but more than half a dozen enjoyable, natural performances from his precocious young cast. Rock 'n' roll purists may lament the inevitable absence of the sex 'n' drugs components, but this is expertly crafted escapism and a near perfect family movie. – Adam Smith

16. Orion and the Dark

A writer with great form in dissecting adult neuroses, Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich) turns to childhood anxieties with this endearing if derivative DreamWorks animation. Young Orion (voiced by Jacob Tremblay) is scared of everything from "murder clowns" to mosquitoes, but mostly fears the dark. Duly, the benign embodiment of darkness (Paul Walter Hauser) visits, intent on soothing Orion's fears.

A brisk, bright buddy movie follows, as Orion and the Dark join other playfully realised "night entities" - Insomnia, Quiet, Unexplained Noises etc - as they carry out their work. Adapting Emma Yarlett's picture book alongside first-time feature director Sean Charmatz, Kaufman teases dry humour from Orion's hang-ups and the night crew's spiky banter.

Further fresh touches include Werner Herzog's voice cameo, a spry song by The Flaming Lips and a nightmarish cucumber dentist, which help to offset distracting echoes of manifold Pixar films elsewhere. Orion and the Dark may be dramatically lightweight and heavy on homilies, but Kaufman's surreal imagination and empathy for the awkward make for a vivid, winning and wryly relatable charmer. – Kevin Harley

17. Enola Holmes

Sherlock's little sister proves to be no mean sleuth herself in this fun adventure, based on the popular novels by Nancy Springer and starring a headstrong Millie Bobby Brown in the title role. Free-spirited Enola awakes on her 16th birthday to find her mother (Helena Bonham Carter) missing, leaving behind an odd assortment of gifts but no apparent clue as to where she's gone or why.

Against the wishes of her elder brothers (Henry Cavill as the famous detective, Sam Claflin as the stuffy Mycroft), she absconds from her uptight finishing school and sets out to solve the mystery. It's a knockabout yarn that never takes itself too seriously, blessed with a witty script and taut action.

There's so much to enjoy in Brown's captivating central performance, especially her numerous asides to camera that take the viewer along for the ride. The plot may be a little sticky in places, but the occasional hiccups don't hang around, and as the opening salvo in a potential franchise it'll do just nicely. – Terry Staunton

18. Jurassic Park

Steven Spielberg soared to new heights with this massively successful adventure that spawned a monster-sized franchise. The world's ultimate theme park, featuring genetically re-created dinosaurs, is about to open and owner Richard Attenborough decides to give a sneak preview to a select few, including scientists Sam Neill and Laura Dern.

However, all is not well in this new Garden of Eden and, in the jungle, the creatures are restless. (When movie scientists tamper with nature, you just know something will go wrong!) T rex and her chums may be the stars of the show, but Spielberg orchestrates the action with such effortless verve that, even today, it's hard not to be transfixed by the thrilling spectacle and the sheer scale of the director's vision. – John Ferguson

19. Wonka

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory receives its third screen adaptation, although this origin story paints a lighter picture of the young Willy Wonka. Timothée Chalamet stars as the bright-eyed Wonka, whose inventive, attention-grabbing recipes were passed down to him by his mother (Sally Hawkins).

However, they leave a nasty taste in the mouths of a consortium of more established chocolatiers (led by Patterson Joseph), who set out to thwart the Johnny-come-lately flavour of the month. Paddington director Paul King and co-writer Simon Farnaby imbue proceedings with a warm-hearted sense of fun, with none of the edge of previous iterations.

Nonetheless, Chalamet’s candy man is lovably eccentric, and his adventures are cosily soundtracked by songs courtesy of the Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon. There's stellar support, too, in the form of a scene-stealing Hugh Grant as a wisecracking Oompa-Loompa, plus Rowan Atkinson as a stereotypically awkward clergyman. It all adds up to a magical thrill ride that has only a few forgivable bumps along the way. – Terry Staunton

20. Little Women

Told with abundant affection, the eighth adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel reaches the screen courtesy of Lady Bird's Greta Gerwig. Evoking the ramshackle loveliness of Meet Me in St Louis, it's the story of the March sisters – including Saoirse Ronan's trailblazing tomboy Jo and Florence Pugh's petulant aspiring artist Amy – who are coming of age in 1860s New England.

The giddy promise of girlhood and the triumphs and disappointments that follow are captured in a honey glow, accompanied by a vigorous Alexandre Desplat score that explodes with joy and sorrow. While keeping largely faithful to the text, Gerwig tweaks the structure and draws out the girls' strengths, freshening it up with some fluid camerawork and outbreaks of uninhibited laughter.

Timothée Chalamet does some anguished pouting as love interest Laurie, while Meryl Streep appears as Aunt March and Laura Dern as Marmee – quite the acting ensemble. For a film-maker so in tune with contemporary concerns, it's surprising how emphatically Gerwig embraces the essence of the material; those expecting a radical reinvention may have to settle for being bowled over by charm. – Emma Simmonds

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]]> Celebrity Gogglebox 2026 line-up: Meet the famous telly watchers https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/celebrity-gogglebox-stand-up-to-cancer-2020-lineup-cast/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:45:24 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/celebrity-gogglebox-stand-up-to-cancer-2020-lineup-cast/ The star-studded sofas are back once more! Celebrity Gogglebox is returning for another episode tonight, as this Friday's famous armchair critics tune into the past week's television.

Just some of the television programmes the famous faces will asses tonight are The Piano, Only Connect, Emmerdale, Alexander Armstrong Across America, Evolution, Police Interceptors and The Floor US.

Earlier this month, Celebrity Gogglebox celebrated a milestone 50th episode!

Since its debut in 2019, the series has welcomed 173 famous faces to its sofas while celebrity contributors have shared their views on 228 television programmes and films.

Over the last seven years, the series has featured a range of personalities from across entertainment, music, sport and popular culture, having starred such national treasures as Tom Jones, Jennifer Saunders and Dame Joanna Lumley to contemporary stars including Hannah Waddingham, Jane McDonald, Mo Gilligan and Rylan Clark.

Read on to find out which celebrities are taking part in this year's Celebrity Gogglebox.

Celebrity Gogglebox 2026 line-up

Jake Shears and Josh Homme

Jake Shears and Josh Homme sat down next to each other, looking seriously ahead.

Longtime friends Jake Shears and Josh Homme take to the sofa, swapping worlds tours and festival stages for a night in front of the telly.

Ahead of his appearance, Jake said: "Josh and I have spent years making noise for a living, so sitting on a sofa and talking over the television felt surprisingly natural. We laughed far more than we probably should have and somehow got away with calling it work. It was a longtime dream to be part of Celebrity Gogglebox."

Josh added: "You’ve never watched anyone watch tv until you’ve watched Josh and Jake watching TV. And then you know you’ve watched it. So set your watch for 9pm on Friday. We are breaking ground that should largely have gone unbroken."

Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu

Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu sat down next to each other on a sofa, smiling ahead. Amy is holding a remote and pointing it ahead of them.

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu are joining the Gogglebox family for the very first time.

Dowden said ahead of her appearance: "Celebrity Gogglebox was fab-u-lous! I’m so used to being on my feet performing, it was such a treat to sit back, laugh, and react to all those brilliant shows. Of course, I loved being able to share those genuine, feel-good moments with Carlos and everyone watching at home."

While Gu added: "I had the best time – honestly, it was so much fun! I’m very expressive anyway, so you can imagine, I don’t hold back when I’m watching TV! Celebrity Gogglebox is all about emotion, humour and just enjoying yourself, and that’s exactly what I love. It felt like me and Amy were having our own little party on the sofa!"

Olivia Attwood and mum Jennifer

Olivia Attwood and mum Jennifer sat down next to each other laughing as they look at one another.

Olivia Attwood is a TV personality best known for appearing on Love Island in 2017. Since then, she has gone on to front a number of documentaries and reality shows, including Getting Filthy Rich, Bad Boyfriends and The Price of Perfection.

She said of joining the Gogglebox family: "Doing Celebrity Gogglebox with my mum was chaotic but in the best possible way. It’s not often that we agree on things which I think the viewers may find entertaining.

"My family are huge fans of the show so it’s a real honour to be a part of such an iconic British programme."

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Matt Morsia

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Matt Morsia in two separate images, both smiling as they look ahead.

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter and now, star of Gladiators. He recently took part in Strictly Come Dancing.

Harry, AKA Nitro, commented: "Filming Celebrity Gogglebox was pure fun from start to finish, just a proper night in full of laughs, brilliant TV, and plenty of unexpected moments. It was a really enjoyable experience and great fun to be part of."

Matt 'Legend' Morisa is a former Championship bronze medal-winning long and triple jumper, and silver medal-winning powerlifter.
Matt, AKA Legend, said: "Everyone knows how good I am at being on TV, but turns out I’m even better at watching it. Wow. Absolutely incredible sofa performance. Anyway, I had a great time on the show and I need to say a massive thank you to Gogglebox for literally paying me to watch TV. What a time to be alive."

George Clarke and Max Balegde

George Clarke and Max Balegde sat down next to each other smiling ahead as George points a remote ahead of them.

George Clarke, also known as George Clarkey on social media, is a YouTuber, podcaster and social media star with millions of followers online.

He said: "I loved it, mainly because it gave me a full excuse to take the mick out of Max on national TV. He reacts to everything, so you’re never bored. It’s so easy to get into as well, you just sit there, say exactly what you’re thinking, and before you know it, we’ve gone completely off track!"

Max Balegde is a social media personality who rose to fame from sharing videos on TikTok.

Balegde commented: "So excited to be back filming with George, especially on what is one of both our favourite TV shows! Such a privilege to be a part of the Gogglebox family with such legends and it was so much fun doing what I do best - catching up with friend over a good tv show and cup of tea."

Julian Clary and Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers and Julian Clary sat down next to each other on a sofa, looking surprised.

Julian Clary is a comedian and actor who first began his career in the mid 1980s. Some of his TV credits include Julian Clary's Stick Moments, All Rise for Julian Clary and I Don't Do... with Julian Clary.

Clary said: "Doing Celebrity Gogglebox was an absolute treat, a perfectly civilised way to spend an evening. I do like to think my commentary brought a certain level of refinement to proceedings, and Nigel managed to stay awake, although there is an unsightly stain on my sofa."

Nigel Havers is an actor and presenter best known for his roles in Chariots of Fire, Don't Wait Up and more recently he has fronted BBC reality series The Bidding Room.

He commented: "It’s a dream come true working with Julian on Gogglebox. I can’t think of a better way to spend an evening… (Julian wrote this)."

We'll be sure to keep this page updated once new celebrities are announced!

Returning Celebrity Goggleboxers

Read on for all the famous faces returning to Celebrity Gogglebox and those who have previously appeared on the show.

Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay

Longtime presenters and friends Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay joined the line-up in 2025. Known for hosting the likes of Take Me Out and Family Fortunes respectively, the pair are no strangers to the world of TV.

Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan

Denise Van Outen has previously taken part in Celebrity Gogglebox alongside Duncan James, but she will be joined by TV and radio presenter Johnny Vaughan for another year.

Ashley Banjo and Perri Kiely

Ashley Banjo and Perri Kiely are dancers, best known for being part of street dance troupe Diversity.

Vicky Pattison and Pete Wicks

Vicky Pattison and Pete Wicks were among the latest famous faces to be announced for Celebrity Gogglebox 2025.

The pair are both no strangers to our TV screens, with Pattison best known for appearing on Geordie Shore and Ex on the Beach. More recently, the TV star has hosted The Honesty Box and The Underdog: Josh Must Win on E4.

Meanwhile, Pete Wicks is best known for starring in The Only Way Is Essex and, later, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Last year, the TV personality took part in Strictly Come Dancing.

Rylan Clark-Neal and Linda Clark

Celebrity Gogglebox

Originally a contestant on The X Factor, Rylan Clark-Neal soon established himself as a TV presenter and media personality after winning Celebrity Big Brother. He has since hosted This Morning, The Xtra Factor, Supermarket Sweep and Ready Steady Cook. He currently appears on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside his mother Linda.

Stephen Mangan and Anita

Actor Stephen Mangan joined the show for season 5 alongside his sister Anita, who works as an illustrator and they are back again 2026.

"Telly and my sister are two of my favourite things so this should be fun," Stephen said.

Martin and Roman Kemp

Celebrity Gogglebox

Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp and his son, Capital Radio DJ Roman, returned to watch TV together.

Since rising to fame in the new wave band with his brother Gary, Martin has appeared in EastEnders and The Krays, as well as Celebrity Big Brother and BBC music competition Let It Shine. His 27-year-old son Roman has hosted Capital FM's Breakfast Show since 2014 and finished in third place on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here last year.

Shaun Ryder and Bez

The Happy Mondays stars returned to Shaun Ryder's sofa to film another series of Celebrity Gogglebox.

Speaking to Radio Times at the time, Ryder said filming the show with Bez was "really good fun".

"It's not like a job really, it's just me and him. We've been like that for the best part of 40 years – we sat watching telly and films and commentating on everything when we were on the tour bus."

While both enjoy filming together, Bez has revealed that he's found watching some shows more difficult than others. "The most embarrassing one for us is Naked Attraction. That's the most embarrassing one," he said. "Sat there looking at willies, it's not my favourite thing."

Mo Gilligan and Babatunde Aléshé

Comedian Mo Gilligan appeared alongside friend and fellow comedian Babatunde Aleshe on Celebrity Gogglebox.

Gilligan hosts The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan on Channel 4, as well as The Big Narstie Show alongside the British rapper. Aleshe has appeared in a number of series, including EastEnders, Law & Order: UK, Doctor Who and Waking the Dead.

Nick and Liv Grimshaw

Radio 1 DJ Grimmy is back on Gogglebox alongside his niece, Liv, who works in fashion. Nick's sister is 11 years older than him, so there is only a 10-year difference between him and Liv - he describes them as more like siblings than uncle and niece, and says the pair are in touch every single day.

Nick and Liv are returning for a new season in 2026.

Previous Celebrity Goggleboxers

Jonathan Ross and Honey Ross

TV Presenter Jonathan Ross joined the Celebrity Gogglebox cast in 2021 along with his daughter Honey and they returned in 2025!

Ellie Simmonds and Richie Anderson

Ellie and Richie joined the series in 2023, though it's not confirmed if they'll be making a return in 2025.

Jennifer Saunders and Beattie Edmondson

Ab Fab superstar Jennifer Saunders joined the special line-up last year with daughter and star of sitcoms The Wright Way and Josh, Beattie Edmondson.

Saunders has been married to comedian Ade Edmondson since 1985, and Beattie is one of their three daughters.

Larry Lamb and George Lamb

Father and son duo Larry and George Lamb were also among the famous faces taking part, with the former best known for his roles in EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey.

James Buckley and Claire Buckley

James Buckley is best known for portraying Jay Cartwright on The Inbetweeners, and has gone to grow his social media following, alongside his wife Claire Buckley.

Alex Scott and Jess Glynne

Alex Scott is a sports presenter and pundit, having previously been a professional footballer, and she was joined by her partner, singer Jess Glynne.

Clare Balding and Alice Arnold

Celebrity Gogglebox cast

Broadcaster Clare Balding and her wife Alice Arnold joined the 2021 line-up but did not appear in the 2022 series.

Viewers will recognise Balding from her many presenting gigs, including BBC Sport, Channel 4, BT Sport, and Good Morning Sunday on BBC Radio 2. She is the current president of the Rugby Football League and formerly presented the popular programme.

Miriam Margolyes and Lesley Joseph

Miriam Margolyes and Lesley Joseph.

Miriam Margolyes is an actress best known for her work across stage and screen, and has received acclaim for her roles in The Age of Innocence and the Harry Potter films.

Margolyes said of joining the Gogglebox line-up: "When they asked me to do Gogglebox for Stand Up to Cancer, I thought, 'Well, if I can watch television AND raise money for a wonderful cause, count me in!'

"What could be better than that – and doing it with my brilliant old friend of nearly 40 years - Lesley Joseph? She's wise and funny and knows everyone; a perfect partner in crime. Also, Stand Up to Cancer does vital work, and if we two old birds can help towards that – just show me the sofa, I'm all for it."

Lesley Joseph is an actress and broadcaster, best known for her role as Dorien Green in Birds of a Feather.

Frank Skinner and David Baddiel

David Baddiel and Frank Skinner looking shocked as they sit next to each other.

Long time friends David Baddiel and Frank Skinner join the 2024 Gogglebox line-up and are both known for their comedy work.

Skinner said of joining the show: "I've been watching TV with David Baddiel for about 30 years. We used to laugh uncontrollably at infomercials and then Dave would actually buy the product. The only TV I refused to watch with him was stuff featuring me.

"He never laughed enough. Stand up to Cancer is an amazing cause and Dave and me, back on a sofa, seems a much better deal than cycling up K2, carrying a fridge to Istanbul or any of that other sweaty stuff that people do for charity.:

Baddiel added: "I'm a big fan of Gogglebox, Stand Up To Cancer, and Frank Skinner, so this wasn’t a difficult yes. If we can raise awareness and cash to fight this terrible disease, then it’s worth the enormous effort of slumping in front of the screen with my old friend and saying some stuff."

Kristin Scott Thomas and Saskia Reeves

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Saskia Reeves sat next to each other, smiling ahead.

Kristin Scott Thomas is an actress, whose work includes Four Weddings and a Funeral, Mission: Impossible and Darkest Hour.

She said of joining this year's line-up: "As a long standing Gogglebox watcher I am beyond happy to find myself joining the Gogglebox family, sitting on a sofa watching telly along with my lovely friend Saskia Reeves.

"And watching telly while raising awareness for Stand Up to Cancer is a win-win, as it feels important for me to contribute to this vital cause; cancer affects far too many of us. I hope the British public will join us on their sofas this Friday night for what promises to be an evening of gasps, laughs – and tears."

Saskia Reeves is an actress, currently starring in the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses.

Tony Bellew and Jordan Pickford

Jordan Pickford and Tony Bellew looking shocked as they look ahead, sat next to each other.

Tony Bellew and Jordan Pickford are two sports stars known for their work as a professional boxer and footballer respectively.

Pickford said: "I'm buzzing to join my mate Tony on our Gogglebox sofa for Stand Up to Cancer. It's not often you get to watch and chat about TV, while also making a difference. Everyone has been affected by cancer, so we wanted to do our bit to support this campaign which speeds up lifesaving cancer research."

Bellew added: "Jordan better not be thinking of starting any fights over the remote – I think we both know who would win that one! It’s going to be an amazing evening – what a great chance to kick back with one of my mates and enjoy some of the weeks’ best TV, all whilst helping raise money for a good cause."

Miquita and Andi Oliver

Miquita and Andi Oliver had both appeared in Celebrity Gogglebox since 2021.

Jeff Brazier and Bobby Brazier

Father and son duo Jeff and Bobby Brazier completed 2023's line-up of SU2C's star-studded special and they are returning in 2024. TV presenter Jeff had Bobby with his late partner Jade Goody. Bobby made his TV debut in EastEnders, and recently took part on Strictly Come Dancing with Dianne Buswell.

Zoe Ball and Woody

Zoe Ball and her son Woody were part of Celebrity Gogglebox for a few years thought have not returned in recent years.

Chris Packham CBE and Megan

Presenter Chris Packham and his conservationist stepdaughter Megan McCubbin were once part of the Celebrity Googlebox line-up.

On joining the series, Packham, who is best known for his work on series such as Springwatch, said: "Gogglebox is a real barometer of what the nation is talking about. I am looking forward for Megan and I to add our two-bits to the conversation!"

Jane McDonald and Sue

Sue and Jane McDonald

Singer Jane McDonald was joined by her friend Sue for season 5 of Celebrity Gogglebox.

Fearne Cotton and Gok Wan

TV presenters Fearne Cotton and Gok Wan made their Celebrity Gogglebox debut together in 2022 and returned in 2024.

Fearne Cotton is best known for hosting shows on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2, as well as appearances on Top of the Pops, Celebrity Juice and The Xtra Factor.

While Gok Wan rose to fame when he became the host of How To Look Good Naked and his cooking shows Gok Cooks Chinese and Gok's Chinese Takeaway.

Judi Love and Charlene White

Taskmaster's Judi Love returned to Celebrity Gogglebox with her Loose Women co-star Charlene White in 2023.

White is best known for hosting ITV News, while Judi Love is a comedian who's appeared on The Wheel, Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity MasterChef.

Rob Beckett and Tom Allen

The duo we never knew we needed! Beckett and Allen joined the show back in 2022.

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash joined Celebrity Gogglebox back in 2020.

Melanie C and Paul

Mel C and Paul

Spice Girl Mel C threw down the mic and cosied up on the sofa, alongside her brother Paul, for a previous series.

Viewers will be familiar with the singer from her days in the girl group, where she was known as Sporty Spice. She now works as a solo artist, actress, dancer, entrepreneur, television personality and fitness model.

Danny and Dani Dyer

Danny and Dani Dyer looking ahead at something. Danny is holding a TV remote and is pointing it forwards.

Father and daughter duo Danny and Dani Dyer were the latest new editions to Celebrity Gogglebox in 2024.

Many fans will recognise Dani from her time and subsequent win on Love Island. She now has three children and is in a relationship with football player Jarrod Bowen.

Danny Dyer has an eclectic mix of acting credits to his name, including Moff in Human Traffic, Billy the Limpet in Mean Machine and Tommy Johnson in The Football Factory, as well as Mick Carter in EastEnders.

Mel B and daughter Phoenix

Mel B had previously taken part in Celebrity Gogglebox before - however, in a recent series she was joined by her daughter Phoenix.

The 25-year-old is a social media personality.

Kadeena Cox and Lauren Steadman

Kadeena Cox is also no stranger to Celebrity Gogglebox, but in 2024, she was joined British Paralympian Lauren Steadman, who has also featured on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Chris McCausland and Donna Preston

Chris McCausland and Donna Preston made their Celebrity Gogglebox debuts in 2024. Both are known for their work in television and comedy.

Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters

Boiling Point stars Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters were joined the series for the SU2C special with their children Grace and Alfie in 2023.

Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans

Couple Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans joined the special in 2023. Pussycat Doll and former The X Factor judge Scherzinger has been in a relationship with former rugby star Evans since 2019, after they met when he took part on The X Factor Celebrity and Scherzinger was on the judging panel.

Harry Hill and Tim Vine

Comedians Harry Hill and Tim Vine joined the SU2C special in 2023.

Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade

Comedy geniuses Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade teamed up for SU2C's special two-parter. Mortimer is famous for his work with Vic Reeves as part of their Vic and Bob comedy double act, and more recently, for his fishing with Paul Whitehouse on BBC Two's much-loved Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing*.*

Ayoade is known for his roles in the IT Crowd and Garth Marenghi's Dark Place, and his directorial debut Submarine.

Tom Grennan and Martin

Martin and Tom Grennan

Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan was joined by his dad Martin. Grennan found fame as the guest vocalist on Chase & Status's All Goes Wrong in 2016. His debut album, Lighting Matches, was released in July 2018.

Sue Johnston and Ricky Tomlinson

Actress Sue Johnston and her Royle Family co-star Ricky Tomlinson reunited for a previous Gogglebox series. The duo appeared in the BBC comedy from 1998 to 2000, starring as husband and wife Jim and Barbara Royle.

Munroe Bergdorf and Leomie Anderson

Model and activist Munroe Bergdorf was joined by model, designer and TV presenter Leomie Anderson. Bergdorf was the first transgender model in the UK for L'Oréal, and Anderson is the current presenter of BBC Three's Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up star, taking over from Maya Jama.

Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher

Celebrity Gogglebox cast

Premiership footballers turned pundits Micah and Jamie joined the other armchair critics. Micah played as a right back in the Premier League and English Football League for Manchester City and Aston Villa, and in Serie A for Fiorentina, while Jamie played as a defender for Premier League club Liverpool during his 17-year career.

Denise Van Outen and Duncan James

Denise van Outen and Duncan James

TV presenter and musicals star Denise Van Outen used to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox with her ex-partner, city trader Eddie, however she was joined by Blue's Duncan James in the most recent series.

Sam Ryder and Scott Mills

Sam Ryder made his Celebrity Gogglebox debut fresh from the Eurovision stage alongside semi-finals commentator and BBC Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills.

The singer-songwriter, who rose to fame after making it big on TikTok, came in second place at Eurovision 2022 with his song Space Man, while Scott Mills is best known for hosting a show on BBC Radio 1 since 1998.

Big Zuu, Hyder and Tubsey

Big Zuu, Ryder and Tubsey

BAFTA-winner Big Zuu shared the sofa with his Big Eats co-stars Hyder and Tubsey for Celebrity Gogglebox this year.

Big Zuu is best known for hosting Big Zuu's Big Eats, Big Zuu's Breakfast Show and BBC Three's Hungry for It, while his best mates Hyder and Tubsey join him in the kitchen on Big Eats and also host a KISS Fresh show with him.

Oti Mabuse and Bill Bailey

Strictly Come Dancing winners Oti Mabuse and Bill Bailey swapped the ballroom for the living room once again in a previous series of of Celebrity Gogglebox.

Oti Mabuse left Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 and went on to join the judging panel on Dancing on Ice, while Bill Bailey has appeared on This is My House, Travel Man and Worzel Gummidge.

Jamali Maddix and Guz Khan

Guz Khan and Jamali Maddix

Stand-up comedian Jamali Maddix teamed up with Man Like Mobeen star Guz Khan for Celebrity Gogglebox 2022.

Jamali Maddix is a regular guest on Sky's reboot of Never Mind the Buzzcocks and has previously appeared on Taskmaster, while Guz Khan has taken on roles in Army of Thieves, The Bubble, Zapped and Our Flag Means Death.

Carol Vorderman and Gyles Brandreth

Gyles Brandreth and Carol Vorderman.

Gyles Brandreth is no stranger to Celebrity Gogglebox and he previously has been paired with many big names in the past - including Absolutely Fabulous' Joanna Lumley!

Carol Vorderman is best known for her long stint as 'numbers queen' in Countdown. She has done many things since stepping down from the role, including being the regular host of the Pride of Britain awards and took a trip to the jungle in I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

Charlotte Church and Luke Evans

Celebrity Gogglebox for Stand Up to Cancer

Charlotte Church shot to fame as a singer in the late '90s when she was a teenager, and her classical album Voice of an Angel sold millions of copies around the world. She later made a move into the world of pop music, hosted her own chat show and more recently has appeared on Charlotte Church's Dream Build, a TV show documenting her renovation of a country house in the Elan Valley in Wales.

She was joined on the sofa by Luke Evans, the Hollywood star best known for roles in the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast and the film adaptation of The Girl on the Train. He has also appeared in hit TV shows like ITV's The Pembrokeshire Murders and Nine Perfect Strangers.

Mel B and Ruby Wax

As one fifth of the Spice Girls, Mel B (AKA Scary Spice) needs little introduction. Since her girl band days, she has gone on to appear as a judge on The X Factor and America's Got Talent, and also took part in The Masked Singer UK last year, disguised as Seahorse.

Legendary comedian Ruby Wax presented the BBC interview show Ruby Wax Meets... in the '90s, interviewing stars like Madonna, Pamela Anderson and Sarah Ferguson, and is a prominent mental health campaigner.

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black in Celebrity Gogglebox

Tom Daley is best known for his successful diving career, which saw him earn four Olympic medals, including a gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He has also appeared as a coach on ITV's short-lived diving show Splash, and earlier this year presented the documentary Tom Daley: Illegal to Be Me for the BBC. Dustin Lance Black won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the 2008 movie Milk, and has since worked on TV shows like Big Love and Under the Banner of Heaven.

"As big fans of the show, it’s going to be very surreal being on it but we’re very much looking forward to watching what they have in store for us," the couple said ahead of their Gogglebox debut.

Gordon Ramsay and Tilly Ramsay

Gordon and Tilly Ramsay on Celebrity Gogglebox

Chef Gordon Ramsay is, of course, best known as the sweary star of shows like Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares and Hell's Kitchen, while his daughter Tilly has appeared as a presenter on CBBC show Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch. In 2021, she joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing and was paired with Nikita Kuzmin, eventually leaving the show in Week 9.

"We're always happy to support the superb work that Stand Up To Cancer do, and despite our TV tastes being polar opposites, we had a lot of fun filming this very special episode of Gogglebox," the pair said.

Clara Amfo and Andy

Celebrity Gogglebox cast

Former Strictly star Clara Amfo used to give her verdict on the latest television shows alongside her brother Andy.

Kadeena Cox and Adam Gemili

Sport cyclist Kadeena Cox and British sprinter Adam Gemili were part of the celeb Gogglebox cast for 2021.

Martine McCutcheon and James McManus

Actress Martine McCutcheon and her partner James McManus made their Gogglebox debut in July 2021. McCutcheon is the best known for her role as Tiffany Mitchell in EastEnders.

Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell

The Derry Girls returned to our screens in 2021, with Saoirse-Monica Jackson, who played Erin, and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, who played (*does best Clare impression*) Michelle, joining the Gogglebox sofa.

Olly Alexander and MNEK

It's A Sin and Years & Years star Olly Alexander appeared in a previous series of Celebrity Gogglebox with musician and hit machine MNEK.

The pair collaborated on Years & Years's hit Valentino, while MNEK helped to produce some of the group's songs such as Play and American Boy.

Joel Dommett and Hannah Cooper

The Masked Dancer host Joel Dommett took Celebrity Gogglebox viewers into his home with wife Hannah Cooper, as the couple joined the line-up for the 2021 series.

Lorraine Kelly and Rosie Smith

Lorraine Kelly made her Celebrity Gogglebox debut in 2021, alongside her daughter Rosie Smith.

Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling

Showbiz couple Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling have been together for quite some time and after welcoming their first child, they tied the knot in 2021.

They appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox that same year.

Vic Reeves and Jools Holland

Musician and presenter Jools Holland previously appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox 2020 alongside his friend and comedian Vic Reeves.

Holland is best known for hosting Later...with Jools Holland on BBC2 whilst recording a number of album, while Reeves is one-half of the surrealist comedy duo Vic and Bob (with Bob Mortimer) and co-host of Netflix's The Big Flower Fight.

Anne-Marie and Tom Jones

The Voice UK coaches Anne-Marie and Sir Tom Jones joined the Celebrity Gogglebox cast for 2021.

The show's official Twitter account announced the news as they shared a photo of the duo on the sofa settling down to watch some TV.

Sunetra Sarker and Georgia Taylor

Ackley Bridge's Sunetra Sarker and actress Georgia Taylor previously took part in a series of Celebrity Gogglebox. Sarker is known for her roles as Nisha Batra in Brookside, Anji Mittel in No Angels, Zoe Hanna in Casualty and Kaneez Paracha in Ackley Bridge. She also took part in the 12th series of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2014, and was partnered with Brendan Cole.

Many will recognise Taylor from ITV's Coronation Street where she plays Toyah Battersby. Her other roles included: Ruth Winters in Casualty and Kate Barker in the ITV crime series Law & Order: UK.

Chris Eubank Sr and Chris Eubank Jr

Father and son boxing duo Chris Eubank Sr and Chris Eubank Jr swapped the ring for a few nights on the sofa watching telly back in 2019.

Eammon Holmes and Ruth Langsford

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langford previously hosted This Morning before departing the day-time programme in 2022.

Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar

Line of Duty stars Martin Compston (Steve Arnott), Vicky McClure (Kate Fleming) and Adrian Dunbar (Ted Hastings) took a break from filming series six to appear in the Stand Up To Cancer Gogglebox special in 2021.

Aside from the popular BBC One drama, Compston is best known for his roles in The Nest, Victoria and films Mary Queen of Scots and The Aftermath, while McClure has starred in film and TV series This is England, The Replacement and Alex Rider.

John Bishop

Comedian John Bishop previously appeared on the Celebrity Gogglebox sofa. The presenter and comic is best known for hosting The John Bishop Show and appearing in Skins, Who Do You Think You Are? and The Nightly Show.

David Mitchell and Victoria Coren Mitchell

Peep Show's David Mitchell and his wife, Only Connect presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell previously appeared in a Celebrity Gogglebox special.

David, who's best known as half of the comedy duo Mitchell and Webb with Peep Show co-star Robert Webb, has starred in BBC Two's Upstart Crow and is a team captain on Would I Lie To You?, while Victoria is a TV host and professional poker champion, who's appeared on QI, The Great Sport Relief Bake Off and Hypothetical.

Harry and Sandra Redknapp

Couple goals right here! Football manager Harry has been married to Sandra since 1967 and the happy couple have been together for 57 years after originally meeting at a disco. The pair have two sons together, footballer Jamie and model Mark, and Harry melted the nation's hearts with romantic stories during his stint on I'm A Celebrity.

Susanna Reid and Judge Rinder

Broadcaster Reid presented BBC Breakfast from 2003 until 2014, when she moved to ITV to co-anchor GMB alongside Piers Morgan. Meanwhile, Rinder is best known for hosting courtroom reality show Judge Rinder and Channel 4's The Rob Rinder Verdict.

Nicola Adams and her partner, Ella Baig

Olympic athelte Nicola Adams made it into the record books, winning gold at London 2012 and becoming the first female boxer to become Olympic champion. After blazing a trail for other women in her sport, she was forced to retire from boxing to protect her eyesight. Now she's able to enjoy the fun side of being well-known and often appears on TV, most recently on a celebrity special of The Great British Bake Off. Her girlfriend, Ella is a beauty blogger.

KSI and S-X

KSI and S-X appear in

YouTuber KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji – has been a big name on the streaming site since 2009 due to his gaming-commentary videos. He has since began a boxing career, famously taking on American YouTuber Logan Paul in 2018. His friend S-X – Samuel Andrew Gumbley – is a record producer and songwriter from Wolverhampton, who has worked with Childish Gambino, KSI and Lil Baby.

Jamie Theakston and Ashley Roberts

Heart Radio presenter Jamie Theakston and Ashley Roberts previously appeared together on Celebrity Gogglebox.

Roberts is best known for being a member of pop group The Pussycat Dolls and since competing on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2012 and Strictly Come Dancing, she has developed a successful presenting career in the UK. TV host Jamie Theakston previously presented Top of the Pops and now hosts Heart UK's Breakfast show with Amanda Holden.

Johnny Vegas and Bev Dixon

Benidorm star Johnny Vegas appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside his PA and friend Bev Dixon. Vegas has appeared in BBC comedy Ideal, Still Open All Hours and Good Omens.

Emilia Fox and Joanna David

While Emilia Fox initially appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside her cousin Laurence Fox, in later series she brought her mum Joanna David on the show.

Fox is best known for her roles in The Pianist, Silent Witness, Rebecca and Pride and Prejudice, while her mother, who has been married to fellow actor Edward Fox since 2004, has appeared in Miss Marple, Death in Paradise and Inspector Morse among other titles.

Nigel Havers and Denis Lawson

Actor and presenter Nigel Havers joined fellow actor Denis Lawson on the Celebrity Gogglebox sofa in a previous series.

Havers, who appeared in Coronation Street and Don't Wait Up, also presented The Bidding Room on BBC One, while Lawson, whose nephew is A-lister Ewan McGregor, has starred in New Tricks and the original Star Wars trilogy.

Celebrity Gogglebox continues on Friday 26 June 9pm on Channel 4.

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]]> John McEnroe weighs in on Wimbledon 2026 controversies: 'Even at my worst behaviour, they weren't doing that' https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-wimbledon-controversies-newsupdate/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:35:43 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/tennis/john-mcenroe-wimbledon-controversies-newsupdate/ Two of the big talking points at Wimbledon in recent years... Three-time Wimbledon champion John McEnroe has weighed in on two of the Championship's most recent controversies – the removal of line judges and players striking over prize money.

The American has been a fixture of the BBC's broadcast team at the grass court Grand Slam for years and remains a key part of the "most comprehensive" coverage of the tournament ever.

The decision to remove line judges proved divisive last year but the All England Club has doubled down, adding improvements to the automated electronic line calling system.

McEnroe was known for his explosive on-court behaviour in SW19, particularly relating to line calls, and was quizzed on whether he missed them.

"Well, you know, that is a loaded question," he said. "Perhaps, I wouldn't be, for better or for worse, known in a certain way – even though I think I was pretty good at tennis – because of all the things that went on over the years.

Tennis player John McEnroe, in all white, argues with an umpire sat on a high chair at Wimbledon.

"So I guess in that sense I would miss it, but I don't miss the idea of the correct call being made, and I don't think any athlete or player would. Look at the World Cup, at any sporting event, and you want the correct call to be made, not a mistake causing a change in the outcome.

"From that standpoint it seems like the players have accepted it and have one less thing to worry about. I'll speak for myself – you get this thing in your head, you're making it up, as if these umpires, who aren't the highest paid people, are going in there to screw McEnroe. That's their plan.

"Even at the worst of my behaviour, I don't think they were doing that, but I got myself believing it in a way, so I suppose that if you get that out of your head as a player and you think, 'OK we're on a level playing field', that's a good thing."

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That's not the only controversy to hit Wimbledon recently. In 2026, players are limiting their media duties in protest over Grand Slam prize money.

Despite a 20 per cent increase in prize money for this year's tournament, the players remain frustrated as they believe a higher proportion of the top tournaments' revenue should be allocated to prize money.

"My sympathies are more with the players," said McEnroe. "But this is not something that is a new issue. We were dealing with this when I first broke onto the scene.

"The revenue share has been very unfair. Now, listen, if you had told me that I'd be getting £3.6 million when I won Wimbledon. I'd be like, 'Oh my god, this is amazing'. The prize money has certainly gone up, but I think that that money should be shared more.

"We don't have a union, that's a whole other issue. We have an association. I don't want to get into the nuances of that right now. We don't have enough time in the day, but to me, that money could be used.

"We always talk about how many players should you support. We could perhaps support more players coming out of college or younger kids, so that they could try to make it on the pro tour, and players that never got anything at all, older players.

"I'm hopeful that there'll be some type of positive resolution. I'm not confident, because I believe that the only way that players will actually get their fair share – and I hate to say this, because it's easy for me to say now I'm an old man – is boycotting a major event or two. That's the only way things are going to change."

Wimbledon is live every day on BBC One and BBC Two, with extensive coverage on red button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, until the men's final on Sunday 19 July.

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]]> BBC confirms "major expansion" of Wimbledon coverage with 2026 offering as the future of partnership with tennis tournament confirmed https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/tennis/bbc-wimbledon-coverage-expansion-newsupdate/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:56:44 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/tennis/bbc-wimbledon-coverage-expansion-newsupdate/ Wimbledon is staying on the BBC – and this year's coverage will be bigger than ever. The BBC has confirmed a "major expansion" of its Wimbledon coverage for 2026 – and signed a new deal to keep the tennis Grand Slam on free-to-air TV in the UK until 2033.

The grass court major at the All England Club begins on Monday 29 June, running until the final of the men's singles on Sunday 12 July, and the broadcaster has promised this year's coverage will "be the most comprehensive in BBC history".

That includes a flurry of fresh faces and voices, new technologies and unprecedented access, as well as more ways to tune in than ever before – with every match from all 18 courts broadcast live.

Andre Agassi, Jamie Murray, Genie Bouchard and Laura Robson have been added to the BBC's cast of familiar Wimbledon favourites, which is led on TV by Clare Balding, Isa Guha, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Tim Henman and Annabel Croft.

Ex-tennis player Jamie Murray, in a grey jacket and white shirt, stands smiling in front of a green background.

After more than 20 years on the mic, 2026 will be Andrew Castle's last year commentating on the tournament for the BBC.

For those who prefer to listen to the on-court action, Gigi Salmon, Clare McDonnell and Russell Fuller head the expert-filled team that will provide extensive coverage of Wimbledon across BBC Radio and BBC Sounds.

The BBC has expanded its coverage, as well as its broadcast line-up, with every match from every court available live on BBC iPlayer, Centre Court coverage in UHD, a dedicated Wimbledon Extra stream on iPlayer and online, more analysis and insight than ever before, on-demand match highlights, and exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content.

One year out from the 100th anniversary of Wimbledon on the BBC, a new deal has been agreed that will see the public broadcaster remain the home of the Championships until 2033, which will keep tennis's most prestigious tournament on free-to-air TV and radio.

"Wimbledon holds a truly special place in the hearts of audiences across the UK and this new agreement means we can continue our longstanding and deeply valued partnership with the All England Club well into the next decade," said Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport.

"This is about celebrating one of the world's greatest sporting events while continuing to evolve how we bring it to audiences.

"With new technology, fresh storytelling, new voices and innovative ways to connect with fans across television, radio, online and social media, we are excited to build the future of Wimbledon coverage together and bring audiences even closer to the Championships than ever before."

Get your essential TV and radio guide to the Wimbledon action in this week's edition of Radio Times magazine – out now.

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Wimbledon 2026 begins on Monday 29 June, with coverage on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC radio and online throughout the fortnight.

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]]> All the Love Island couples still together – and those that have definitely split https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/which-love-island-couples-are-still-together/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/which-love-island-couples-are-still-together/ We look at the couples who are still loved up – and those who have decided to call it quits – on Love Island. A new season of Love Island is upon us, with a new group of singletons primed and ready for a summer of love as they prepare to head into the iconic villa, all hoping to find love.

Last summer saw Toni Laites and Cach Mercer take home the prize, shortly followed by Samie Elishi and Ciaran Davies, who took the latest All Stars crown – but there will be a new couple taking home the epic cash prize and winners' title in just six weeks!

Once more, viewers will see Islanders test their connections with one another in the hopes of finding their person and that things will materialise just as easily beyond the show.

As this is Love Island, we all know that the ultimate test to their blossoming relationships is the reality of the outside world. Will heads continue to turn or will romance continue to blossom once the cameras have stopped rolling? It can really go either way.

Most recently, Love Island: All Stars 2026 stars Millie Court and Zac Woodworth split up, which sent shockwaves across the Love Island community.

So, where are all the Love Island couples right now? Here's what you need to know.

Last updated: 1 June 2026

Love Island: All Stars 2026

Samie Elishi and Ciaran Davies - SPLIT

Samie and Ciaran sat together by the fire pit.

The couple may have won the most recent season of Love Island: All Stars, but Ciaran confirmed on a podcast the pair had split only weeks after leaving the villa, citing distance and busy schedules as reasons as to why they couldn't make it work.

Samie is now in a relationship with a different Islander, Tyrique Hyde. Tyrique first appeared on series 10 of Love Island in 2023 where he came in third place, before competing on Love Island Games, placing second.

Millie Court and Zac Woodworth - SPLIT

Millie and Zach sat on a bean bag in the garden looking at each other and talking.

Millie and Zac came in second place on Love Island: All Stars 2026 and seemed to give their relationship a good shot, continuing to date for five months after the show ended. Zac was brought in to the villa as a bombshell, having originally appeared on Love Island USA, and after All Stars went back to living in Arizona, whilst Millie was in London – it seems the distance just got the best of them.

Millie announced their split in an Instagram story, saying: "Zac and I both love our lives and our homes, and that makes it harder to know what a future could be, so we've agreed that we'd prefer to remain friends. BUT we have had the best time travelling together since the show, it's been a whirlwind and I loved every minute." So it seems like they ended on good terms!

Leanne Amaning and Scott van-der-Sluis - Still together

Leanne and Scott sat together by the fire pit.

Leanne and Scott came in third place on Love Island: All Stars after striking up a connection in the villa. They had a rocky journey on the show, having coupled up from early on before drifting when Scott decided to explore connections with the USA bombshells but by the final they had reunited.

In April 2026, the duo confirmed they were official after Scott asked Leanne to be his girlfriend while on a trip to Iceland.

Speaking about their relationship to Closer, Scott said: "For us, coming out [of the villa] has been so much easier and I don't see any reason why that can't continue. We have the best time together ever."

Lucinda Strafford and Sean Stone - Still together

Lucinda and Sean smiling at each other

Lucinda and Sean were the first couple to become official on Love Island: All Stars 2026, but despite this only finished in fourth place. Since leaving the villa the pair have gone from strength to strength and seem to be very loved up.

Sean admitted on his Instagram: "I'm so happy to have met an amazing woman like Lucinda. Someone I love deeply and will always proudly stand by."

Whilst Lucinda echoed the sentiment on Paul Brunson's podcast, saying: "He is just so loyal, like he's really loyal. And I feel like, yeah, I just can't believe that I met someone like him on the show. I kept saying to the producers, 'Where the hell have you found him from?' I'm so happy." Aww!

Whitney Adebayo and Yamen Sanders - Still together

Leanne and Scott sat together by the fire pit making shocked expressions.

Whitney was part of the original cast for Love Island: All Stars 2026 and explored connections with a few people before the Villa USA twist where she met Yamen – and the pair coupled up almost immediately.

There is quite some distance between them, with Whitney in London and Yamen in LA, fuelling split rumours, but the pair have recently confirmed that they are still together. Whitney has even just been over to the States to visit him.

Whitney and Yamen have never publicly confirmed whether they've officially labelled their relationship so only time will tell where their connection takes them.

Love Island 2025 (summer)

Toni Laites and Cach Mercer - Still together

Toni and Cach stood next to each other, smiling as Cach holds a toy doll.

Despite having a rocky journey on Love Island, Toni and Cach went on to win the series and have remained in a relationship ever since.

A few weeks after winning the series, Toni had to return back to the US after her visa expired, making it unclear if her relationship with Cach was going to go the distance.

But they have beaten all odds and Toni has since officially moved to the UK and has her own flat, and the couple are stronger than ever.

Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley - Still together

Helena sat down round the Love Island fire pit looking straight ahead as Shakira and Harry share a warm embrace.

Shakira and Harry's Love Island romance was quite the rollercoaster. The pair often went back and forth with each other, often flirting while in different couples, but eventually they agreed to give things a go.

The pair came in second place on the series and have since made things official and are boyfriend and girlfriend. The distance doesn't seem to be a problem either, with them both spending a lot of time together and featuring in videos on each other's respective social media channels.

Yasmin Pettet and Jamie Rhodes - SPLIT

Yasmin and Jamie stood next to each other, smiling ahead as they hold orange boards shaped as hearts.

Yasmin and Jamie came third on the 12th series of Love Island, but a month after the show concluded, they split up.

After rumours spread that Yasmin had cheated on Jamie, they were both quick to put to bed any speculation.

Yasmin said at the time: "Me and Jamie actually had split before the NTAs. It's all amicable and we're still really good friends. But I think obviously a lot of people were confused because we saw each other on the red carpet."

While Jamie added: "Just before the NTAs, me and Yasmin had a chat and we decided that it was going to be best for us to go in separate directions. But we didn't fall out and we're still going to choose to remain friends."

Angel Swift and Ty Isherwood - Still together

Ty Isherwood and Angel Swift.

Angel and Ty quietly came in fourth place on Love Island, after striking up a connection in the villa.

Soon after they left the villa, Ty surprised Angel by asking her to be his girlfriend and they are going strong! In October 2025, the couple shared that they had moved into their first home together.

Love Island: All Stars 2025

Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman - SPLIT

Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman stood next to each other, smiling ahead under an archway shaped like a heart.

While Gabby and Casey may have won Love Island: All Stars, their romance didn't last very long, with the pair announcing their split three months after leaving the villa.

The pair released a joint statement via MailOnline, which read: "After much thoughtful consideration, Gabby and Casey have decided to go their separate ways romantically. This decision was mutual, and they both remain on good terms as friends with a shared respect for each other."

A representative for Gabby added: "Gabby is grateful for the memories they've created together and wishes Casey nothing but the best as they both move forward on their individual journeys. She's excited for what the future holds and appreciates."

Grace Jackson and Luca Bish - Still together

Grace and Luca looking shocked at something next to them.

Grace and Luca continue the theory that those who come in second place always last longer and are still in a relationship since their time in the villa.

While they left the villa not in a relationship, Luca asked Grace to be his girlfriend in a fancy proposal during a holiday in Dubai.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard - SPLIT

Ekin-Su and Curtis stood next to each other, smiling ahead as they pose for a photo.

Three months after the All Stars final, Ekin-Su and Curtis announced they had split in what had been described as "a really tough decision".

Ekin-Su said in a statement: "He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in and out of the villa. Thank you all so much for the love and support over the past few months.

"We're both focusing on navigating this transition and would really appreciate privacy during this time. Love always, Ekin-Su Xx"

Catherine Agbaje and Omar Nyame - SPLIT

Catherine and Omar seemed like a hopeful couple while in the villa, but the pair never made it to the "boyfriend-girlfriend" stage according to The Sun.

Elma Pazar and Sammy Root - SPLIT

One person with their arm round another, kissing the side of their head.

Elma and Sammy first met while filming The Only Way Is Essex, with any idea of a relationship completely unheard of, but after reuniting in the villa, their romance blossomed.

But just four months after they reunited on All Stars, it was reported they had split, with the pair dishing what happened between them during a new series of TOWIE.

Opening up about the split, Sammy told co-star Roman Hackett: "We went from high flying and perfect couple to just, I don't even really know what."

But Elma told co-star Dani Imbert that she felt Sammy had become "comfortable", adding: "I think he got very used to the idea of like, 'Oh I could just go round to Elma and Courtney's and just chill there, quick takeaway, whatever.

"And I just feel like I want to be wooed... I don't want to tell anyone how to be in a relationship, I just want it to happen. And I think as well, it's just we're different people."

Love Island: 2024 (summer)

Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube – SPLIT

Mimii and Josh looking at each other, both smiling. Mimii is wearing a brown dress with mic around her neck while Josh is wearing a white vest and also has a mic around his neck.

Josh and Mimii made history as the first Black couple to win Love Island in the show's history but just two months after their win, they announced they had split.

In a post on Instagram, Mimii said she and Josh were "trying to figure it out since leaving the villa but unfortunately things aren't going to work out between us right now".

Josh didn't immediately comment on their split until weeks later and told The Sun: "Mimii is just as busy as I am. I'm sure she's doing well whatever she is doing. I wish her the best and I hope she continues to thrive."

Jess Spencer and Ayo Odukoya – SPLIT

Ayo and Jess sat on a sofa having a private conversation

When Jess and Ayo became a couple in the villa, things were slightly rocky as in turn it meant Mimii was left single.

After leaving the villa, it didn't appear that the boyfriend and girlfriend question had been popped, and months later Jess confirmed that they had split up.

While not releasing statements confirming they had gone their separate way, Jess responded to a comment regarding Ayo needing to ask her to be his girlfriend and wrote: "Girl says who?? The internet?? He doesn't need to ask me anything because we're not together. Let it go."

Sean Stone and Matilda Draper – SPLIT

Matilda and Sean stood next to each other in the villa garden, holding a blue heart and cue cards. They are looking across and smiling.

Matilda and Sean broke up just three weeks after leaving the final, with their busy schedules being the reason for their split.

The pair wrote on their Instagram Stories in August 2024 that they had gone their separate ways.

Just wanted to come on here to tell you guys that Matilda and I have decided to part ways," Sean wrote. "We are good friends & I'm so grateful to have shared such an incredible experience with her.

"We appreciate all of your support throughout our time together and all the love you have shown us both we both believe this is the best step for us moving forward. Love you all."

Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies – SPLIT

Nicole and Ciaran sat next to each other, both looking upwards.

Nicole and Ciaran left the villa as boyfriend and girlfriend but just four months after their time in the villa came to an end, they split up.

Fans originally speculated the pair went their separate ways after they seemed distant in a video posted on social media.

Soon after, a representative for the pair confirmed to The Sun: "Over the last couple of days Nicole and Ciaran have made the mutual decision to part ways. They have left the relationship on amicable terms, and will remain good friends going forward."

Love Island: All Stars 2024

Molly and Tom - Still together

Love Island: All Stars contestants Molly Smith and Tom Clare posing at the 2024 final.

Molly Smith and Tom Clare were named the first ever winners of the Love Island: All Stars season. The couple took home a whopping £50,000 cash prize, which they split.

The couple are now engaged, and there will be some Love Island nods on the big day, with Casey O'Gorman being Tom's best man.

During a recent event, Tom told press: "I've met a best mate through [the show] and he’s actually going to be my best man. I have told him that my family’s going to be there for the speech, he said he’s got a Powerpoint."

Sophie and Josh - Still together

Josh and Sophie in an embrace dipping their toes into the swimming pool

Sophie Piper and Josh Ritchie had a few testing moments while in the villa together but they are still together!

The pair continue to update fans with their relationship with lavish trips abroad and loved up pictures.

Georgia S and Toby - SPLIT

Georgia and Toby looking elated as they enter the Love Island: All Stars garden.

Georgia Steel and Toby had a rocky journey on All Stars earlier this year but seemed to be going strong after the final. However, just weeks after the show, they announced they had gone their separate ways.

Georgia confirmed the news in a post to her Instagram story.

"After seeing the reports regarding my relationship with Toby I feel it's only right for me to be transparent and truthful with you all," she said.

"It is true Toby has called things off. It has taken me by complete surprise and I’m still trying to process it and come to terms with it all. They say some people are in your life for a lifetime and some just for a chapter."

Georgia H and Anton - SPLIT

Georgia Harrison and Anton Danyluk stood arm in arm as they look ahead at something.

Georgia Harrison and Anton Danyluk made it all the way to the All Stars final, but weeks after speculation of their romance, they split up.

"Georgia and Anton have split. They really tried hard to make the relationship work but ultimately the distance proved to much to manage," a source told The Sun.

However, Anton appears to have moved on after debuting his new relationship at the BAFTA TV Awards.

Love Island: 2023 (summer)

Tyrique and Ella T - SPLIT

Tyrique and Ella T on Love Island

Probably the villa's most argumentative couple, Ella and Tyrique have weathered many a storm in their relationship, with the most recent being Ella B's flirtatious arrival and beeline for Ty.

Despite all the bumps in the road, the couple were the first to tell each other they loved each other and are now officially boyfriend and girlfriend.

However, six months after making it to the final, the pair went their separate ways.

Whitney and Lochan - SPLIT

Whitney and Lochan in Love Island

This year's arguably favourite islander, Whitney, hit things off with Lochan later on in Casa Amor, and since then, the pair have become the easygoing couple of the villa.

While things appeared to be going strong, Whitney and Lochan announced that they had split up in April 2025.

Lochan wrote on Instagram: "Unfortunately Whitney and I's relationship has come to an end. Thank you for all the love and support that you've shown us through our journey, we're forever grateful."

Jess and Sammy - SPLIT

Love Island summer 2023

Despite their fair share of problems and recouplings, Sammy and Jess made it to this year's final more loved up than ever. Sammy was the first boy to ask a girl to be his girlfriend in the villa and the pair seemed to be plain-sailing, despite their past of fiery arguments.

Unfortunately, the pair just couldn't make it work on the outside, and have since split up.

Molly and Zachariah - SPLIT

Zach and Molly on Love Island

Going into the final together, Zach and Molly were very much the couple where opposites do seem to attract. Despite being shockingly dumped from the villa earlier on in this season, Molly returned in Casa Amor week to claim Zach back.

The pair resolved their differences, with Molly later gifting Zach a bracelet she got in the airport as a token of her affection. The pair have been realistic about the fact they live far apart – Molly lives in Doncaster and Zach lives in south London – but they seem intent on making things work, especially after the 'Meet the Parents' episode where their families seemed to approve.

The couple made their relationship work, but after two years they split up.

Molly told Daily Mail of the break-up: "Navigating my breakup from Zach has been one of the hardest things I have faced, something I have not spoken much about publicly.

"It has been emotional, challenging, and deeply personal, but through it all, I believe everything happens for a reason."

Ella B and Mitchel - SPLIT

Ella Barnes and Mitchel Taylor were voted off Love Island

Not quite making it to the final, Mitchel and Ella B were the last couple to be voted out of the villa before the anticipated summer 2023 final.

They had more than their fair share of drama with Abi and Mitchel continuing to argue over their previous relationship and Ella B awkwardly caught in the middle. But the awkwardness continued as Mitchel confided in the boys ahead of his final romantic date with Ella B that he thinks she's 'fake'.

While the pair left the villa in a couple, they later announced they had split up, with Mitch writing on Instagram: "As you have most likely seen Ella's post sadly our relationship has come to an end.

"We had no intentions of ending but with our busy lives at the moment and living the other side of the country it made it extremely hard for it to work. I wish Ella nothing but the best as she is a lovely girl and deserves the world."

Leah and Montel - SPLIT

Montel McKenzie kisses Leah Taylor

Despite appearing very much loved up in the villa, Leah and Montel have split up just two weeks after being dumped from the villa. Although the pair had a few hiccups in the villa, Montel made a very public declaration about his feelings for Leah after kissing Tink in Casa Amor.

Leah revealed to OK! that "coming out we went on one date but it's just one of those, it hasn't worked out". She said: "I don't think there was a standout point really, it was more just realising that I don't see this as a long-term thing between us both."

Catherine and Elom - SPLIT

Catherine Agbaje and Elom Ahlijah-Wilson were shocked to leave Love Island.

In a surprise text, Catherine and Elom were voted out of the villa before Leah and Montel were also dumped. While the pair were going from strength to strength when they met in Casa Amor, Elom did admit that he would want to get to know a bombshell in the villa.

Now in the outside world, Elom and Catherine have quickly revealed that they aren't dating or pursuing things, with Catherine stating that "early on we decided that we were going to be friends."

Kady and Ouzy - SPLIT

Ouzy See and Kady McDermott

Having come into the villa as a returning bombshell, Kady wasted no time in getting to know the boys and hit things off with Zachariah, who was coupled up with Molly at the time.

In a surprise recoupling, Kady was asked to couple up with a boy of her choosing and chose Zach, immediately leading to Molly's dumping from the villa. Casa Amor provided many a plot twist with Molly returning to the villa and Kady not seeing a future with any of the new boys.

But returning to the villa by herself, Kady soon had eyes for Ouzy, who was previously coupled up with Ella. The pair hit it off and were dumped from the villa and split up soon after they returned to the outside world.

Love Island: 2023 (winter)

Kai and Sanam - Married

Sanam and Kai on Love Island

The winter Love Island champions (and the first winning couple in the series' history to come from Casa Amor) are still going strong.

Kai shared a sweet message on Instagram to mark Sanam's 25th birthday, describing her as "the most amazing, beautiful girl I have ever met".

"I feel so grateful to have you in my life," he added. "Can’t wait to celebrate many more birthdays with you." Aren't they sweet?

As of 2026, the pair are now married!

Ron and Lana - SPLIT

Ron and Lana on winter Love Island 2023.

They coupled up on day one and made it all the way to the Love Island final. Ron and Lana's relationship seemed as strong as ever, and they managed to make things work long distance, with Ron based in Essex and Lana up in Manchester.

But despite them being a solid couple outside the villa, the pair have now split. Although the pair recently just went away on holiday together, apparently the distance was too much for them according to a source, who maintain that the couple are "still good friends".

Tom and Samie - SPLIT

Love Island's Samie and Tom

Finalists Samie and Tom announced their split in April, just weeks after making things official. "Didn’t think I’d be writing this but me and Samie have gone our separate ways," Tom wrote on Instagram.

"We are still on good terms and I have nothing but love and respect for her," he added. "I’m gutted it’s come to an end but I truly wish Samie the best."

Shaq and Tanya - SPLIT

Tanya and Shaq on the 2023 winter Love Island final.

Tanya and Shaq came in fourth place in the winter season of Love Island in 2023, but a year later, they announced they had split.

Fans began to notice that photos of the pair had disappeared from each other's Instagram pages before they unfollowed each other.

Tanya spoke about their break up for the first time in December 2024 during a podcast with former Islander Kaz Kamwi.

Tanya said: "I feel like from him, he needed to mature a little bit because guys mature very slowly.

“And then I feel like he was having his epiphany of maturing in our relationship, but then it’s at the expense of my feelings that you’re maturing and it’s not good enough. We lived together. I've never wanted to live with a guy, like ever.

"Before Shaq I was with someone for three years, he was literally like, 'Let’s get a house together'. He was ready to just do it but I said no."

Will and Jessie - Engaged

Jessie and Will on the terrace.

While many Love Island couples find themselves dealing with the prospect of a long distance relationship when they leave the villa, none faced quite such a huge distance as Will and Jessie, who hails from Australia.

Since they left the dating show, though, they seem to have managed to make things work, with Jessie staying with Will's family on their farm.

Both Jessie and Will have been back to Australia, with the pair spending time there with Jessie's family and equal time in the UK with Will's.

At the beginning of 2026, the pair announced they were engaged!

Will shared in a sweet Instagram post: "The best day of my life.. she said yes. I wish we could relive this moment again and again, it makes my heart melt even looking at the video.

"When proposing to Jessie I wanted to capture everything, every emotion, every feeling and every step of the way. Not only for us to look back on, but to show our future children the day we got engaged."

Casey and Rosie - SPLIT

Love Island

After just missing out on the final, Casey and Rosie couldn't make things work and ended up announcing their split just two weeks after leaving the villa.

"Life outside the villa is just very different and we will remain friends moving forward," Casey told a fan on social media.

Olivia and Maxwell - SPLIT

Olivia and Maxwell.

Things didn't last long for Olivia and Maxwell after their time on Love Island finished, and the couple decided to call it quits at the start of April.

“Things weren’t the same between Olivia and Maxwell after they left the villa," a representative for Olivia confirmed. "Life has been hectic and they both decided it was best to end things.Olivia is happy to focus on herself right now and has a lot of exciting work projects coming up, including a role in the next Fast & Furious movie.

“It’s sad it didn’t work out but there’s no hard feelings between them.”

Love Island: 2022

Gemma and Luca - SPLIT

Gemma and Luca

They had their ups and downs in the villa, but Gemma and Luca left the show very much on. They later made their relationship official, with Luca setting up a grand proposal for Gemma as he decorated her home and pool with red roses, candles and balloons. He even sealed the deal by gifting his girl a £7,000 Cartier bracelet.

Unfortunately, the pair are no longer together after announcing their break-up on 16th November.

In a statement announcing their split, Gemma wrote: "To all my followers, I wanted to let you know that Luca and I are no longer in a relationship.

"It wasn't an easy decision but ultimately this is what is best for both of us right now. Many of you have been on this journey with us from the very beginning, and I wanted to thank you for your continued support as we start new chapters."

Ekin-Su and Davide - SPLIT

Love Island 2022 winners Ekin-Su and Davide in formal attire

Love Island winners Ekin-Su and Davide may have had one of the rockiest romances the show has ever seen, which included the pair arguing across the villa as Davide shouted his now iconic line, "Liar actress, go the f**k out!" at her, but they eventually made it to the end of the show together - and bagged £50,000 during the process.

Following the show, things only got better for these two, who lived together and filmed their own TV show, Ekin-Su & Davide: Homecomings, which saw them visiting their native countries together. After a brief break-up over the summer, Davide and Ekin couldn't stay away from each other.

But eventually, the pair broke up again, with Ekin-Su appearing on the latest season of All Stars and Davide now in a new relationship.

Paige and Adam - SPLIT

In a Love Island first, season 8 saw season 4 star Adam Collard return to the villa as a bombshell.

And he caught the attention of paramedic Paige Thorne. Paige had been coupled up with Jacques O'Neill at the time, but after he suddenly left the villa, she cracked on with Adam.

The two just missed out on the final, but made things official outside of the villa.

They've since split however, following claims that Adam had been flirting with other girls (which Adam said had been "blown out of proportion"). Paige confirmed their split by deleting all traces of him from her social media back in October.

Indiyah and Dami - SPLIT

Dami and Indiyah on their finale date in Love Island 2022

Indiyah and Dami had a few issues during their time on the show, as Dami decided to couple up with Summer Botwe after Casa Amor, despite having flirtations with Indiyah prior to the twist. Nevertheless, Indiyah moved on with Deji, and brought him back to the main villa, which caused a fiery exchange between her and Dami.

The pair eventually got back together, and left the show in a relationship. While they moved in together and regularly posted cute couple videos and photos to their respective social media accounts, they have since split up.

After a video circulated online of Indiyah allegedly kissing someone else, she addressed the rumours on her Instagram Stories and wrote: "I am aware of the video that has been shared online.

"I made a mistake and I take full accountability for my actions. I understand the hurt this has caused. I won’t be commenting further."

Tasha and Andrew - SPLIT

Love Island's Andrew and Tasha

It looked like things could be over for Tasha and Andrew after t*t-gate, but nevertheless the pair managed to make it to the final as a couple, after Tasha popped the question.

It came as a massive shock when it was announced that Andrew and Tasha had split up, shortly after Tasha took part in Strictly Come Dancing. While neither made an official statement of their split, Andrew has moved out of their shared home and now lives in Dubai while rumours have circulated that Tasha has been dating someone new.

Tasha later wrote on Instagram: "Break-ups happen in life, just because ours is in the public eye doesn’t make it any different. Spread kindness, also to Andrew because he’s also been getting messages."

Danica and Jamie - SPLIT

Danica Taylor and Jamie Allen

Danica and Jamie left the show together with the hopes of exploring things outside of the villa.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they managed to keep things going once filming stopped.

They've both removed pictures of each other from their social media accounts, and Danica was pictured kissing The Only Way Is Essex star Roman Hackett in August.

Love Island: 2021

Millie and Liam - SPLIT

Millie and Liam in Love Island 2021

Buckle up, this one's a real rollercoaster. Despite a massive wobble in the form of Casa Amor bombshell Lillie, Millie and Liam were crowned the winners of Love Island 2021. In November 2021, they announced that they had purchased their first home together.

A year after their stint on the show, they announced that they had made the "tough decision" to break up.

"Hi everyone, to avoid any speculation Liam and I wanted to share with you that we have separated," Millie wrote on Instagram at the time.

"Nothing will ever take away from the amazing experience we shared in Love Island and the past year and I wish Liam all the best in everything he does. We're both ready for new chapters and I'm excited for what's next."

The couple did reconcile but have split once more and now, Millie is appearing on the 2026 edition of Love Island: All Stars.

Kaz and Tyler - SPLIT

Kaz and Tyler

Kaz and Tyler made it "exclusive" before they left the villa, and shortly afterwards, he asked her to be his girlfriend during a romantic bowling date with their close friends. Unfortunately, the pair split in December 2021, just three months after leaving the villa.

"We are extremely sad to announce that we have decided to end our romantic relationship.We have had a fantastic journey and we will always have a special bond between us," the couple wrote in a joint statement.

They added: "We will continue to be very much in one another's lives and support each other in every way. We are so grateful that we have shared this Love Island experience with each other, and we will continue to support each other's careers. Life since the villa has been amazing, but it’s taking time to adjust to a new normal in the public eye. This part of the journey hasn’t been easy for us but we’re learning. Thank you to every single person who has supported us, we appreciate you more than you will ever know."

Chloe and Toby - SPLIT

Toby and Chloe from Love Island

Their relationship was pretty on/off in the villa, but these two managed to make things work on the outside until October 2022.

Chloe recently revealed that it was Toby who called it quits, and described the split as "the saddest time of my whole life".

After the break-up, she moved in with her co-star Millie.

Faye Winter and Teddy Soares - SPLIT

Faye and Teddy from Love Island

There was lots of drama when it came to Feddy, but the pair managed to leave the show in third place and as boyfriend and girlfriend. Shortly after leaving the show, they moved in together and adopted a dog. However, the pair called time on their relationship in 2023.

On 15th February that year, Faye took to social media to confirm their break-up following speculation from fans.

"I wanted to let you know that after lots of time and consideration, Teddy and I have decided to go our separate ways," she wrote. "Thank you all so much for supporting our relationship and sharing the journey with us. I'm forever grateful."

Liberty and Jake - SPLIT

Jake and Liberty Love Island

These two split way before the show ended, with Liberty quitting the show just days before the final as she realised Jake wasn't the one for her.

The former couple reunited during Love Island: All Stars and while romance was not an option for either of them, they did have a civil conversations and put any drama to bed.

Love Island: 2020 (Winter)

Paige and Finn - SPLIT

They were the first couple to make their romance official in the villa, with Finn reading out some romantic messages from his phone.

And they later dropped the L-bomb during their love proposals at the show's prom.

So it's little wonder Paige and Finn breezed into the finals and were voted as the Love Island 2020 winter winners.

But after three years together, which saw them move into their own flat together in Manchester, the couple reportedly split in April.

"Paige and Finn had a really good run, but they are still super young and decided it wasn't forever in the end," a source told The Sun, adding: "Paige is spending some time back in Scotland while she works out what she wants to do next."

The pair did reunite on Ex on the Beach, but romance was not on the cards for the former couple.

Siannise and Luke T - SPLIT

Luke T and Siannise

They might not have come first place on the show, but the duo certainly won themselves a fairy tale romance.

After fighting their way out of a love triangle - thanks to Wallace and Rebecca - they were completely inseparable.

Their love proved to be mutual as they both remained single after Casa Amor, and despite a tiny wobble after Luke T got a bit excited about Siannise getting "naked" in the hideaway, they managed to put it behind them.

From Luke asking her to be his girlfriend in the most romantic way, to the duo being the first couple to exchange those three, little words, it looked like Siannise and Luke could have something very serious.

Outside the villa, things only grew stronger, with the pair moving into their North London pad together.

In November 2021, however, the couple fuelled split rumours as Siannise shared a cryptic Instagram story with a quote from singer Summer Walker.

Titled "Still Over It", the post read: "You don't have to guess if something is love. Love is shown through actions. Stop making excuses for people who don't show up for you. Don't ignore the red flags. And don't think you have to stay somewhere 'cause you can't find better - you can and you will."

The pair are both in separate relationships.

Demi and Luke M - SPLIT

Love Island Luke and Demi

When it came to finding love in the villa, both contestants were pretty unlucky in love.

Luke M got pied by Jess Gale and Natalia Zoppa, while Demi got dumped by Nas Majeed.

However, after being matched by their pals Siannise and Luke T, they finally found the love in each other.

But sadly things just didn't work out between the pair after leaving the villa.

Despite living five hours away from each other, the pair were determined to work, however, they grew apart during the lockdown period.

"My energy wasn’t being reciprocated," Demi later explained.

Luke moved onto season five star Lucie Donlan.

Luke M and Lucie Donlan - Still together

The duo began dating in June 2020 and made their relationship a month later.

They confirmed their romance in a true 21st century style, sharing loved-up Instagram selfies.

"My partner in crime," Luke captioned his pic, while Lucie commented: "Youuuu," and added a few heart-eye emojis.

The pair appear to still be going very strong, often sharing loved up snaps on social media.

In May, the pair became dog parents together, as they revealed they'd got a rescue dog and they are now engaged!

Jess and Ched - SPLIT

After weeks of struggling to find her perfect guy, in walked Ched Uzor who whisked Jess off her feet.

The finalists made their relationship "exclusive" on the show, however, despite a few dates outside the villa, things didn't last with Ched and Jess.

A rep for Jess confirmed the news in a statement, which read: "After a whirlwind romance in the Love Island villa, unfortunately Jessica Gale and Ched Uzor have made the mutual decision to split.

"They have unfortunately felt the effects of lock down separation but will continue as friends,’ it continued. ‘They wish nothing but the best for each other and full success in each others careers."

Priscilla and Mike - SPLIT

Priscilla and Mike

Mike had his fair share of love interests on the show, after almost finding a connection with four girls in the villa.

But Priscilla proved to be the one for him, with Mike dubbing her "wifey material" from the moment he met her at Casa Amor.

Despite his past, the couple stuck together, and Mike put a label on it as he asked her to be his girlfriend.

Speaking on Love Island: What Happened Next? Mike said: “I’ve moved permanently to London now. It was only a couple weeks after leaving the villa that we actually popped the big one and started telling each other that we actually love each other.”

Talk soon turned to the pair's future as Mike said: “We’re always planning ahead. Conversations about the future together. Children have been mentioned.”

Priscilla then said: “I just need a ring on my finger!”

However, the pair sadly parted ways in June 2021, as reported by the Daily Mail. A source told the paper they were still friends.

Callum and Molly - SPLIT

They didn't make it to the finals, after the other islanders chose to save Priscilla and Mike over them.

But, Callum and Molly didn't let that stop them from cracking on outside the villa.

Following their exit, Callum told press including RadioTimes.com they'd probably be "official" soon, and Molly revealed that they were meeting each other's families.

However after a three year relationship, the couple reportedly broke up in September 2023. "It's really sad news as they were a sweet couple together, but it's over," an insider told The Sun.

The pair did reunite on Love Island: All Stars, but romance was not on the cards for them and Molly went on to win the show with Tom Clare!

Sophie and Connor - SPLIT

Sophie and Connor

It looked like things could have been over for Sophie Piper and Connor Durman, after she didn't leave with him when the islanders chose to save her and dumped him from the island.

However, the pair rekindled their relationship after Sophie was voted out.

Connor met Sophie's sisters Rochelle Humes and Lily Piper, and Sophie accidentally revealed they were "exclusive."

It seemed these two could be onto something good, however, according to sources, the lockdown curse struck again and they've now called it quits.

After a six-month romance, things are said to have "fizzled" out between them.

"Things just fizzled out. They never even went official," an insider said.

“It just didn’t have a chance to get started because of lockdown and they both agreed it was better to just stay friends.”

Rebecca and Biggs Chris - SPLIT

They didn't get to spend much time together in the villa as Biggs was dumped from the island after joining during the Casa Amor twist, but the pair certainly found love off the show.

They got very close over the lockdown and made their romance official, with Rebecca and Biggs planning to move in together.

Speaking in an interview, Biggs said: "We're still going between each other's houses, but we've started looking at places. Rebecca will be moving in soon - I'm really excited. She's so close to her mum, but said she would move up to Scotland with me."

Sadly, the pair called it quits after 19 months together.

“We broke up because we want different things," Biggs said in an interview with The Sun.

“Rebecca’s more of a party girl, but I want a family and business and just to work work work. I want that ‘couple goals’ life where we both work hard together and build an amazing family."

The pair ended up reuniting in Netflix's Cheat: Unfinished Business but failed to rekindle their romance.

Love Island: 2019

Tommy and Molly-Mae – Back together

Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague stood together smiling

Tommy and Molly-Mae are a couple for the Love Island history books, having moved in together, welcomed their first child and gotten engaged. However, in a shocking statement, Molly-Mae told her 7 million followers on Instagram that they had split up, asking those to respect their privacy in this difficult time.

Opening the statement, Molly-Mae wrote: "After five years of being together, I never imagined our story would end, especially not in this way. I am extremely upset to announce that mine and Tommy's relationship has come to an end. I will forever be grateful for the most important thing to me now and always, my beautiful daughter.

"Without us there would be no her, she will always be my priority. I want to thank you all for the love you have shown us over the last five years. You have all been a part of our journey and I feel it's right to share this with you all.

"Whilst I attempt to navigate the coming days and weeks please kindly respect my privacy over this difficult time, I'll be back when it feels right. Molly-Mae x."

Tommy later shared a statement, in which he said he was "heartbroken" that he and Molly had "decided to end our relationship".

He wrote: "The past five years have led to us having our beautiful baby girl, Bambi, and I will be forever thankful to Molly for making me a dad. Bambi is our priority. Please respect our privacy, and our families' privacy, as we navigate our way through this difficult time."

But love clearly isn't dead, as Molly confirmed in her documentary Behind It All that she and Tommy had rekindled their romance.

Curtis and Maura – SPLIT

Maura and Curtis

Dancing on Ice star Maura Higgins split with pro-dancer boyfriend Curtis Pritchard in March 2020.

The fourth-place finalists danced their way into the final, but their path to love was far from smooth, after Curtis broke up with his half-girlfriend Amy and was later torn between Maura and new girl Francesca.

The duo are no longer a thing, and Maura later moved onto fellow Love Islander Chris Taylor. She then enjoyed a relationship with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, however, in October 2021, he confirmed that they'd gone their separate ways.

Maura and Chris - SPLIT

Following rumours the pair were dating, the duo decided to make their romance Insta official in November 2020.

But, sadly the pair have now called it quits after six months together.

Sharing a statement, Maura said: “There is no wrongdoing on either side… we still love, care and respect each other deeply. From the minute we met each other we’ve been very close friends and that will never change.”

She continued, “There is no regret. Life is about taking chances. We wanted to make this work but we have realised we work better being friends. Whilst I appreciate people may speculate or creates false stories, this is the truth. I wish Chris nothing but the best and I will always be one of his biggest supporters x.”

Chris shared a similar statement to his followers, adding: "We are both still on very good terms and this was a mutual decision where nobody had done anything wrong. We will remain friends, as we have been since day 1 and I will always be in Maura’s corner and have her back.”

Lucie and Joe – SPLIT

Love Island's Lucie and Joe

The surfer girl looked to have finally found her 'bev' as she and sandwich man Joe were spotted holding hands while strolling to a dinner date in Lucie’s hometown in Cornwall, weeks after reuniting on Aftersun and telling Caroline Flack: "We're just chilling as friends. We're taking it slow, there's no rush.”

Speaking at the TV Choice Awards in September, Lucie said they kept their relationship a secret to get to know one another away from the spotlight.

However, the pair have since confirmed their split – with Joe getting close to another former Islander.

Lucie is now loved up with series six star Luke Mabbott.

Greg and Amber — SPLIT

Amber Greg Love island

Love is dead, as 2019 winners Amber and Greg split – reportedly by text, of all mediums – after a matter of weeks.

After tabloid reports, Amber set the record straight on Loose Women, telling viewers the deed really was done over text.

"The careers and the distance was always a factor," she said. "We always knew about it so I don’t know what’s changed. I wanted to make it work. I am disappointed that it’s over […] but I’ll be fine. Onwards and upwards from here."

She continued: "From my point of view I still wanted to make it work and there was a call a few days prior just chatting but on that day it was a text. I think there was a bit of miscommunication."

Ovie and India – SPLIT

Love Island Ovie

India arrived as one of the last bombshells later on in the series, transforming Ovie's luck. He'd previously emerged from Casa Amor with Anna — only for her to return to Jordan.

The pair confirmed they were "exclusive" on Love Island: The Reunion, and said they were 'official' at the TV Choice Awards.

But after being dogged with false "split rumours" after it was claimed by an Instagram account that India had "cheated" on Ovie while in Portugal — a claim strongly refuted by the couple — India announced their split at the Pride of Britain awards in October, saying it was "difficult".

Anton and Belle - SPLIT

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It seemed to be going so well for Anton and Belle, despite the pair going through quite a tumultuous time while in the villa. They had their first date in Belle's brother's restaurant, with Belle's actor-father, Tamer Hassan, also joining them.

However, it has since been reported that the pair have gone their separate ways, one month after leaving the villa - with Anton's love for Craig David bizarrely an alleged contributing factor for the rumoured split.

Anton since told Scottish Sun Online: “We’re not together, it’s as simple as that. That’s it.”

Danny and Jourdan – SPLIT

Danny and Jourdan (ITV)

Danny and Jourdan had seemed like one of the more solid couples, after they confirmed in September that they had now moved in together.

But a source told The Sun in October: "Jourdan started to hear rumours he was speaking to other girls behind her back." Jourdan later confirmed the split on Instagram, saying that she cannot tolerate a "lack of respect, disloyalty [and] dishonesty" in a relationship and told fans "the love was as real as the hurt is now".

Oh well...

Anna and Jordan – SPLIT

Love Island's Anna and Jordan

This duo came close to leaving the island after they found themselves in the bottom three, hours after Jordan asked Anna to be his "chick". The model told the boys he was planning to take Anna on a tour of the villa to relive their biggest moments from where they had their first kiss, to up on the terrace, where Anna realised she had made a mistake in coupling up with Ovie. They said they were looking forward to life on the outside... but a day after going official Jordan said his head had been turned by India. Anna accused him of game playing and using her to reach the final. Predictably they called it quits on leaving the villa.

Chris and Harley – SPLIT

Love Island's Chris and Harley

Chris and Harley came together by default after India chose Ovie, despite Chris admitting his feelings for her, which left Harley to pick Chris. Despite the not-so-romantic start, the pair eventually shared their first kiss and saw romance rise on a bread-baking date. But, Chris found himself close to being dumped after he guessed that fans were convinced he should be together with India during the Headline Challenge. After a telling off from Harley and a big dose of grovelling the pair made up - only to be dumped from the villa. They became official during an appearance on Aftersun, which saw host Caroline Flack ask if they are "exclusive."

But after just three weeks out of the villa, the pair decided they were better off as friends. Chris announced the news on Instagram, saying the split was "amicable" and that they were simply "too busy" to make "quality time" for one another.

"I will be very proud of everything she has done and everything she’ll do," he wrote. "The future is bright crumpet go get em!"

Love Island: 2018

Kaz and Josh - SPLIT

Kaz and Josh, who placed third, were initially gushy about their newfound feelings on Instagram. But while we thought these two were going to be in it for the long haul, the pair seemingly announced their split on Instagram one week after fellow Love Island finalists Megan and Wes parted ways.

Kaz went on to date series three star Theo Campbell.

Josh is now in a relationship with model Ruby Wong, who he went Instagram official with in September 2020.

Kaz and Theo - SPLIT

A few months after her split from Josh in 2019, Kaz announced she'd moved onto series three Love Island star Theo Campbell.

The pair looked to be going pretty well, however, at the start of 2020 they called it quits.

Speaking of their break-up, Theo said: "I feel like with us, I kinda gave it my everything and it feels a bit under-appreciated. I don’t know what to call it. What’s the right way to say it? I got slinged! I don’t know what to call it."

It's not clear whether either are currently dating, but Theo became a dad in 2021 to a baby boy named Aries, who he shares with Instagram influencer Sapphire Yhnell.

Jack and Dani – SPLIT

Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer on Love Island 2018

After a holiday in Thailand, Jack announced that the pair had broken up for good, telling fans on Instagram that they will “always have love for each other” but “sometimes things aren’t meant to be”.

In January, 2020, Jack became a father to his daughter Blossom - who he coparents with her mother Casey Ranger. He is now dating The Only Way is Essex star Frankie Sims, who is sister to Chloe and Demi Sims.

Jack and Frankie will appear on the new series of MTV's Ex and the City.

In July 2020, Dani announced she was expecting her first baby with her boyfriend Sammy Kimmence, who she reunited with after her and Jack's split. The pair welcomed their son in January 2021.

In July 2021, Kimmence pled guilty to five counts of fraud in total against two men who were in their 70s and 80s. The pair are no longer together, and in December 2021, Dani went Instagram official with her new boyfriend, Premier League footballer Jarrod Bowen. On 22 May 2023, the pair welcomed their twin daughters and they are now married.

Adam and Zara - SPLIT

Love Island's Adam and Zara

Let's be honest – Adam finding love on Love Island seemed unlikely. But that's exactly what happened after he 'recoupled' with Zara on 'the outside'. But it was short-lived, with Zara confirming their split on Instagram in the wake of reported rows following Adam's night out with fellow Love Island stars Jack Fincham and Sam Bird.

Adam denied he had been unfaithful, but later sparked a backlash after posting an Instagram video of him firing a gun, with the initial caption "Thank u, next" – with many taking the Ariana Grande reference as a dig at Zara. He later edited the post and said he cares "a hell of a lot" for Zara.

Zara went on to date Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson. The pair split after Zara admitted to cheating on him and the break up was featured on the E4 series. The pair managed to put things behind them but it was reported at the beginning of 2025 that the couple had gone their separate ways.

Megan and Wes - SPLIT

Love Island

Fourth placed couple Megan and Wes were still together in the Christmas special... but split weeks later following tensions between Megan and Wes's Dancing on Ice partner, Vanessa Bauer. In a bizarre twist, she said despite "consciously uncoupling" they will continue to "co-parent" their hamster.

Megan went on to date The Only Way Is Essex's Demi Sims, however, they split.

She moved onto singer-songwriter Chelcee Grimes, and they enjoyed a brief romance, but split rumours began to spark as they isolated separately during the coronavirus lockdown.

In 2020, she appeared on an episode of the BBC's Eating With My Ex alongside Demi, and last year, she enjoyed a brief romance with TOWIE's James Locke. They don't appear to be dating at the moment.

Wes went on to date series five star Arabella Chi after the show.

Wes and Arabella - SPLIT

Wes Nelson and Arabella Chi

Following his breakup from Megan, Wes, 23, got with model Arabella, 29.

The duo enjoyed nine months together before going their separate ways.

"There’s been no funny business, no cheating or anything like that, it’s just fizzled out between them," a representative said at the time.

Laura and Paul - SPLIT

Despite posting loved-up pictures on Instagram with the not-so-catchy nickname 'Paura' Laura and Paul never made it girlfriend/boyfriend official, and eventually called time on the relationship two months after finishing in second place. In an interview with OK! Magazine Laura revealed her regrets over the break-up, which occurred after Paul returned from Burning Man festival.

"I was hoping that when he came back [from holiday] we'd spend more time together and build a proper relationship out of the villa. It didn't happen," she revealed.

Paul told The Sun: "We weren’t compatible for each other. I knew I had to be 100 per cent sure about it because you know – the next person you’re with could potentially be your wife; you don’t want to be unsure about it. We aren’t friends now – we haven’t spoken, it is a sore subject. But I told her I would be there for her if she needed me."

Laura shares a child with Hollyoaks actor Gary Lucy after the pair met during the filming of their series of Celebs Go Dating and hit it off.

Jack and Laura - SPLIT

There were signs of trouble in paradise early on for New Jack and New Laura who never really went official despite "exclusively dating".

And the pair finally decided to call it off, with Laura sharing a statement which read: "Sadly Jack and I have both decided to go our separate ways due to such busy schedules right now and not having the time to spend together," Laura said. "[I] feel truly blessed to have got to share my Love Island experience with him and to have made a friend for life. We will carry on supporting each other on this journey and I can't wait to see where it takes us."

Georgia and Sam - SPLIT

These two had countless ups and downs during their time in the villa before eventually deciding to follow their hearts by refusing to recouple and instead leave the show together. Now that's loyalty for you.

They made it official on Good Morning Britain (who said romance was dead?) and decided to move in together, sharing Instagram stories of their "new little pad". But they split months later, with it claimed Georgia had been unfaithful to Sam and stayed at her ex-boyfriend's house - which she denied.

Charlie and Ellie - SPLIT

Charlie and Ellie on Love Island

Weeks after leaving the villa together, the pair enjoyed a trip to Monaco onboard a fancy boat. Alright for some, eh? But a Mail Online report later alleged that the pair had a "huge row" at the filming of Love Island: The Reunion, with Ellie later confirming she was angry at Charlie for drinking with Frankie Foster prior to the show.

After a series of reported rows, they confirmed their split, with Charlie writing on his Instagram story: "Just to inform you all, Ellie and I have decided to part ways. I wish her the best!"

Ellie dated season 5 star Michael Griffiths briefly, after hitting it off on Ex on the Beach in 2019, however, things have turned sour between them as she admitted she "hated" him for moving on so quickly after their break-up.

Samira and Frankie - SPLIT

Although we didn't get to see much of their relationship on screen, Samira and Frankie were super loved up. So much so that she didn't want to continue her Love Island journey without him, and walked once he'd been voted out.

The two made it boyfriend/girlfriend official – but sadly, in August, they called time on their relationship with a rep for Samira telling RadioTimes.com that she would be "taking some time out from her relationship with Frankie to focus on herself and future work opportunities".

Love Island: 2017

Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies – SPLIT

Kem and Amber sat next to each other, wearing evening clothing. Amber is smiling while looking across at something while Kem has his hands on his face.

Aside from the odd recoupling drama, Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies seemed to be the perfect match. It was no surprise that the pair won the hearts of the nation and were voted Love Island winners, scooping (and then fairly splitting) the £50,000 prize money.

But sadly in December the two announced they had parted ways. "With sadness, we’ve decided to separate," a statement read. "Our schedules made it difficult. We’ll remain good friends."

Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt – Still together

Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow sat next to each other, smiling. Jamie is topless and Camilla is wearing a black bikini and they both have black microphones around their necks.

After a string of unsuccessful dates and a break up with Jonny Mitchell after that feminism row, it looked like Camilla was destined to be unlucky in love. And then a whole 31 days after she entered the villa, in came Jamie Jewitt. The pair quickly became a fan-favourite and ended up finishing the series as runners-up.

We're pleased to say they are still as loved-up as ever and even went into business together. Jamilla really is for keeps – with the pair moving in together in February 2019 with their two adorable puppies, Audrey and Gus.

In October, 2020 they became parents to their daughter Nell. A few months later in February 2021 Jamie popped the question and proposed to Camilla with a bespoke ring. The couple tied the knot in September 2021, and welcomed their second child in 2022. In 2024, the pair welcomed their third child, Brodie.

This might just be our fave couple!

Chris Hughes and Olivia Attwood – SPLIT

Olivia Attwood and Chris Hughes laughing together

These two were on and off more than a light switch during their time in the villa, and leaving didn't bring them closer. The pair starred in their own ITVBe spin-off, Chris and Olivia: Crackin' On, in which they rowed, rowed and rowed again – until they finally parted ways.

Chris dated Little Mix star Jesy Nelson, but they split in April after 16 months together. Chris is now dating JoJo Siwa after the pair met on Celebrity Big Brother.

Olivia is now married to her boyfriend Bradley Dack, following a romantic proposal in Dubai.

Marcel Somerville and Gabby Allen – SPLIT

Gabby Allen and Marcel Somerville. Gabby is resting on Marcel's shoulder as they both smile ahead in the beach hut.

After dating for nearly a year, the shock news came in May 2018 that Marcel and Gabby had broken up. And no, we couldn't believe it either.

After rumours of cheating, a rep for Marcel said: "Sadly the rumours are true, Gabby and Marcel have split up. Marcel can't really defend his actions as he knows he did wrong and will regret it forever."

Gabby moved on to Rak-Su's Myles Stephenson – however, they split after a year. She later joined the second instalment of Love Island: All Stars and had a very awkward reunion with Marcel but she eventually went on to win alongside Casey O'Gorman.

Marcel was married to Rebecca Vieira, and they share a little boy named Roman together, but the pair later divorced.

Montana Brown and Alex Beattie – SPLIT

Montana Brown and Alex Beattie stood next to each other, smiling. Montana is wearing a black swimsuit while Alex is topless.

This one wasn't such a shock. About 3.7 seconds after leaving the villa, Montana Brown and Alex Beattie went their separate ways – and it seems that Montana was the one who instigated it.

Speaking to The Sun soon after, Alex said: "She made me single, so now I am. I've got no pressure now and I can just focus on myself and do the best I can."

In December 2022, Montana announced that she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend Mark O'Connor and has now welcomed her son, Jude.

Jessica Shears and Dom Lever – Still together

Jessica Shears and Dom Lever posing next to each other. They are smiling and are looking ahead.

They might've been the first to be kicked out of the villa, but Jess and Dom haven't let that stop them.

In fact, the pair created one of the naffest moments in TV history when they were 'married' (sort of) by Richard Arnold live on Good Morning Britain on Valentine's Day 2018 while wearing swimwear. Their GMB wedding wasn't legally binding (who knew?) so the pair officially tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Mykonos, with a select few guests and OK! magazine.

The couple now have two children together. Their second was born in June 2022.

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]]> Meet the cast of Good Omens season 3: All the actors and characters https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/good-omens-cast/ Wed, 13 May 2026 09:40:22 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/good-omens-cast/ David Tennant and Michael Sheen are back for a final instalment of the fantasy series. It's time for the curtain to come down on Good Omens, with season 3 officially out now.

David Tennant and Michael Sheen have, of course, resumed their roles as Crowley and Aziraphale in the finale episode.

The new 90-minute episode picks up with the angel and demon after the devastating ending to season 2, which saw the pair reluctantly go their separate ways. Now, they have to face the Second Coming and somehow repair their relationship while saving the world.

Along the way, some very familiar and new faces emerge. Here's everything you need to know about the cast and characters of Good Omens season 3.

Read on for a full list of the cast and characters in Good Omens season 3.

Good Omens season 3 cast

Michael Sheen plays Aziraphale
David Tennant plays Crowley
Bilal Hasna plays Jesus
Doon Mackichan plays Michael
Derek Jacobi plays the Metatron
Sean Pertwee plays Brian Cameron
Gloria Obianyo plays Uriel
Toby Jones plays Satan
Tanya Moodie plays God
Liz Carr plays Saraqael
Paul Chahidi plays Sandalphon
Quelin Sepulveda plays Muriel
Elizabeth Berrington plays Dagon
Paul Adeyefa plays Eric
Mark Addy plays Harry the Fish
Donna Preston plays Mrs Sandwich
Poppy Lee Friar plays Misty Cameron
Callum Coates plays Mudge
Sam Taylor-Buck plays Adam

David Tennant plays Crowley

David Tennant as Crowley in Good Omens season 3, with red hair and black sunglasses, holding a glass and looking at Michael Sheen's Aziraphale.

Who is Crowley? A flame-haired demon who has lived on Earth ever since the dawn of creation. He was originally called "Crawly" when he was the snake who tempted Eve with the apple, but nowadays he's most likely to be found driving his 1926 Bentley, wearing sunglasses and inflicting evils like mobile phone network outages, VAT, and the M25 motorway. During his time on Earth, Crowley has come to enjoy the pleasures of human society and now feels that Hell could learn a lot from humans.

What else has David Tennant been in? The film, television and stage actor is best known for his role as The Tenth (and now Fourteenth) Doctor in Doctor Who, but has also featured in projects including Broadchurch (as DI Alex Hardy), Deadwater Fell, Netflix's Criminal, Casanova, Jessica Jones (as Kilgrave), the film Mary Queen of Scots, Inside Man, The Sandman, Litvinenko and There She Goes. He also stars as himself alongside Sheen in Staged.

Michael Sheen plays Aziraphale

Michael Sheen as Aziraphale in Good Omens season 3, clad in white and peering through a window in

Who is Aziraphale? Crowley's angelic counterpart. He was Heaven's representative on Earth for thousands of years and, like Crowley, he has come to enjoy the human world. In fact, he runs a bookshop in London.

What else has Michael Sheen been in? Sheen is perhaps best known for his uncanny talent at playing real-life people, whether in ITV's Quiz (as Chris Tarrant), Frost/Nixon (as David Frost), The Queen (as Tony Blair) or Channel 4 series Vardy v Rooney.

He's also starred in the likes of Midnight in Paris, The Good Fight, Masters of Sex, The Sandman, Last Train to Christmas, Best Interests and Staged, where he plays himself alongside Tennant.

Doon Mackichan plays Archangel Michael

Doon Mackichan (Michael), Quelin Sepulveda (Muriel), Liz Carr (Saraqael) in Good Omens

Who is Archangel Michael? Archangel Gabriel's colleague, and Aziraphale's former boss, Michael uses a few back-channels to keep an eye on her celestial field agent.

What else has Doon Mackichan been in? The acclaimed Smack the Pony actress plays Cathy in Two Doors Down and has also had roles in Plebs, Toast of London and Pure, among other series.

Bilal Hasna plays Jesus

Anna Maryan as Justine, Bilal Hasna as Jesus and Andrew O'Neill as Mutt's Spouse in Good Omens. Jess is holding a pizza box and smiling while the others are stood behind him.

Who is Jesus? Perhaps needing no introduction, Jesus is the son of God who has returned to Earth to find it rather different to how he found it. He has to work out how to speak to humankind as he now finds them.

What else has Bilal Hasna been in? Bilal is best known for roles in the film Layla and the series Extraordinary and Dead Hot.

Toby Jones plays Satan

Toby Jones as Satan in Good Omens season 3

Who is Satan? As he explains in the episode, Satan isn't exactly the root of all evil, but another fallen angel – one who recognises Crowley when he meets him again.

What else has Toby Jones been in? Jones has taken on a variety of roles, from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, to Mr Burton, to leading Mr Bates vs the Post Office, while also appearing in franchises like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games.

Tanya Moodie plays God

Tanya Moodie looking at the camera at a red carpet event

Who is God? Of course, God is an all-powerful and omnipresent entity.

What else has Tanya Moodie been in? Moodie is also known for her roles in the likes of Motherland and Silo.

Gloria Obianyo plays Uriel

Gloria Obianyo (Uriel) in Good Omens

Who is Uriel? Uriel is an Archangel, along with Michael.

What else has Gloria Obianyo been in? Obianyo has previously had roles in Dune, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, Riches and Feel Good.

Liz Carr as Saraqael

Liz Carr as Saraqael in Good Omens season 3

Who is Saraqael? Saraqael is "an angel you do not want to mess with".

What else has Liz Carr been in? Carr is best known for her role as Clarissa in Silent Witness, while she has also starred in The OA, This is Going to Hurt, Then Barbara Met Alan and The Witcher.

Quelin Sepulveda as Muriel

Muriel (Quelin Sepulveda) in Good Omens season 3

Who is Muriel? Muriel has been described by Neil Gaiman as a "nice, well-meaning angel".

What else has Quelin Sepulveda been in? Sepulveda has previously appeared in The Man Who Fell to Earth.

Derek Jacobi plays the Metatron

Derek Jacobi as the Metatron in Good Omens

Who is the Metatron? The voice of God, but still a separate angelic entity.

What else has Derek Jacobi been in? The prolific British actor has appeared in varied roles, including Probert in Gosford Park and Gracchus in Gladiator. More recently, he has had roles in Les Misérables, Last Tango in Halifax, The Crown, Vicious, Murder on the Orient Express and Inside No. 9.

Elizabeth Berrington plays Dagon

Who is Dagon? Dagon is a demon who is also known as Lord of the Flies.

What else has Elizabeth Berrington been in? Berrington is known for her roles in The Office, Waterloo Road, Stella, Little Boy Blue, Sanditon, The Responder, Ridley and The Pact. She has also recently appeared in Fifteen-Love on Prime Video, and has had roles in films including Last Night in Soho, Spencer and Yesterday.

Good Omens season 3 is available to stream on Prime Video now.

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]]> 25 best and funniest Friends episodes on Netflix, ranked https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/friends-funniest-episodes-netflix/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:30 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/friends-funniest-episodes-netflix/ You might say these are 'The Ones We Can't Stop Watching'... For many people, Friends continues to reign supreme as the greatest sitcom of all time, producing 10 seasons of unforgettable characters, rapid fire gags and endlessly quotable lines.

It's esteemed position doesn't look to be toppled anytime soon, either, as a whole new generation of viewers have discovered the show in the streaming age and found that it still resonates strongly – despite finishing decades ago.

Of course, like most comedies of bygone eras, Friends has also caught its fair share of flack for certain jokes that leave a sour taste by today's standards, but these are the vast minority in a show that still has the power to lift your mood on a tough day.

After a brief absence from UK streamers, all episodes of the smash-hit series are readily available once again, although be aware that they have migrated from Netflix to the recently launched HBO Max.

What better way to celebrate their return than by taking a whistle-stop tour through the sitcom's finest half-hours? These 25 all-time greatest Friends episodes contain plenty of laughs, warmth and Ross acting gloriously strange.

25. The One with the Football (season 3, episode 9)

A wholesome Thanksgiving activity gets out of hand when the ultra-competitive Geller siblings show the group exactly why their parents banned them from playing American football.

To be fair, the stakes are high: a homemade troll doll trophy fished out of a river lies on the line.

Elsewhere, Joey and Chandler compete for the attention of an enigmatic Dutch woman, with the former mistaking the Netherlands for the setting of Peter Pan.

Best moment: Rachel "goes long".

24. The One with Ross's Wedding: Part 2 (season 4, episode 24)

Ross has moved on with Emily, but he hits a bit of an issue when Rachel rocks up to their wedding in London, leaving him torn - and saying the wrong name at the altar. Ouch.

The debacle, along with Ross's thoroughly botched attempt at damage control, makes for mesmerising (if slightly painful) viewing, and ushers in an era of chaos for the palaeontologist that includes several other legendary moments.

Also, stop hating on Emily from Friends. Helen Baxendale was great, I won't hear otherwise.

Best moment: "Take thee, Rachel." – Perhaps Ross's greatest mistake?

23. The One with the Prom Video (season 2, episode 14)

Ross and Rachel's first kiss! After endless back-and-forth and will-they-won't-they ("You’re over me? When were you under me?") the two finally got together.

Rachel watched their high school prom video and realised Ross really was her lobster.

These flashbacks have understandably taken some heat in recent years for below-the-belt jokes about Monica's weight, but the heartwarming scenes regarding the show's central couple make this a worthy inclusion.

Best moment: That kiss.

22. The One with Ross's Tan (season 10, episode 3)

Ross decides to get a spray tan but, thanks to some mishaps in the booth, ends up with a very tanned front and a very pale back. This is just one of many of Ross's epic 'mishaps'. We'll get to more of those later.

This episode is also noteworthy for a guest appearance from Jennifer Coolidge, who would finally gain some industry prestige almost two decades later with a lauded role in The White Lotus.

Here, she plays Amanda, an estranged friend to Monica and Phoebe, whose English accent, dance skills and general narcissism have to be seen to be believed.

Best moment: "Smell my neck! It's not perfume, it's ME! It's my natural scent!" – Amanda reconnects with her pals.

21. The One with All the Thanksgivings (season 5, episode 8)

Another flashback episode, this time focusing on the rollercoaster relationship between Monica and Chandler, who are objectively the best couple on the show.

Chandler gets upset after a Thanksgiving storytelling session, which reveals a botched attempt at revenge led Monica to accidentally chop off the tip of his toe. "It's the best part... it has the nail," he whines.

Things end on a positive, however, with Monica donning a turkey on her head in a reconciliatory gesture that stunningly provokes a confession.

Best moment: "I love macaroni and cheese. I love the way this box feels against my cheek." – Monica's ill-fated seduction attempt.

20. The One with Ross's Teeth (season 6, episode 8)

The writers always strike gold when they throw Ross into a surreal situation: this time, he decides to whiten his teeth for a date, but leaves the gel on for too long and, well, they become as luminous as a glow in the dark toy.

The episode is bogged down slightly by Chandler's dated fretting over masculinity, but a case of mistaken identity brings big laughs as Phoebe believes she has courted fashion boss Ralph Lauren – who makes a cameo appearance!

Best moment: "Yeah, nothing happened. You could cut the sexual tension in here with a knife!" – Rachel's boss Kim gets the wrong idea.

19. The One with Phoebe's Uterus (season 4, episode 11)

Monica gives naive Chandler a very vocal lesson in the seven erogenous zones on a woman's body, leading to a famous scene that Cox probably deserved an Emmy for.

Alas, she was the only member of the main cast not to win one during the show's original run. Insanity!

Best moment: "SEVEN! SEVEN! SEVEN!" – Monica has a moment.

18. The One Where Joey Speaks French (season 10, episode 13)

Joey describes himself as a fluent French speaker on his resumé, but there's just one problem: he doesn’t understand a word. And when Phoebe tries to teach him, it becomes clear he's not going to pick it up any time soon.

Season 10 is often considered past the show's prime, but episodes like this can still boast legendary status. Plus, it's nice to see Joey doing something besides predatory behaviour.

Best moment: "Oh, de fuff!" – Joey

17. The One with the Holiday Armadillo (season 7, episode 10)

Ross wants to teach Ben about his Jewish heritage, so – to compete with Chandler's Santa – he dresses up as the Holiday Armadillo to hold his son's attention.

The costume is burned into our collective imaginations forever, with Schwimmer once again proving to be a brilliant physical comedian.

Best moment: "If Santa and the Holiday Armadillo are ever in the same room for too long, the universe will implode. Merry Christmas!" – Chandler (as Santa)

16. The One with The Embryos (season 4, episode 12)

Monica and Rachel take on Chandler and Joey in a trivia quiz to see who knows each other best. The stakes are raised when a hyper-competitive Monica bets the girls’ apartment.

All the while, as the title suggests, Phoebe is attempting to become a surrogate host for her brother's embryos. But the gang is more interested in answering Ross's comprehensive list of questions – which come down to an ill-fated lightning round.

Best moment: "A transponst– a transponster!" – Rachel attempts to guess Chandler's job. (Monica responds: "That's not even a word!")

15. The One Where No One's Ready (season 3, episode 2)

Ross, Phoebe, Joey and Chandler from Friends gathered in Monica's apartment

Joey sits in Chandler's chair, Phoebe gets hummus on her dress, and Monica is freaking out over a voice message that her ex Richard (Magnum PI's Tom Selleck) has left on her answering machine.

Not exactly the best reasons for missing a black-tie event, so we can see where Ross's frustration comes from.

This episode is noteworthy for being set (almost) entirely in Monica's apartment, making it a budget-saving entry for the production team – as well as an excellent 22 minutes of television.

Best moment: As the row between Chandler and Joey escalates, Chandler hides his friend's underwear so Joey wears all of Chandler's clothes at once... while going "commando". Ew.

14. The One with Ross's Sandwich (season 5, episode 9)

Ross from Friends is talking about his sandwich, pointing to himself

In a different show, seeing one of the main characters suffer a mental breakdown after a failed marriage might be rather harrowing. But not Friends – and certainly not when it's the most reliably hilarious character, Ross.

In this classic episode, the three-time divorcee is given a not-so-affectionate nickname by his colleagues, and placed on sabbatical, after he lashes out at his boss for eating a Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich.

Best moment: "Someone ate the only good thing going on in my life!" – Ross

13. The One with All the Resolutions (season 5, episode 11)

Ross and Elizabeth on the sofa

New Year, same Friends.

Resolutions include Chandler's vow not to make fun of people, Rachel's mission to stop gossiping and Joey's plan to learn how to play the guitar.

The highlight, however, must be Ross (again!) as he endeavours to do something new every day, leading him down a slippery slope that ends with a pair of leather trousers dramatically ruining a date.

Best moment: "This year was supposed to be great. Well, it's only the second day, and I'm a loser..." – Ross

12. The One with Joey’s New Brain (season 7, episode 15)

Joey talking with his hands outwards, as Ross watches on

Joey's Days of Our Lives character Dr Drake Ramoray finally comes out of his coma, but there's a twist.

His brain is transplanted with that of Joey's soap veteran co-star Cecilia Monroe (Susan Sarandon), who must teach him how to play the role of an evil stepmother.

There's also a winning subplot in which Ross tries to learn the bagpipes as a surprise for Monica and Chandler's wedding.

Best moment: Phoebe sings along to Ross's cursed cover of Kool & The Gang's Celebration.

11. The One Where Ross Got High (season 6, episode 9)

Ross doesn't want his parents to know he got stoned in their house when he was a college student – and when someone lets it slip to them over Thanksgiving dinner, a whole load of the group's other secrets come bubbling to the surface.

Meanwhile, Rachel is tasked with making a dessert for Thanksgiving. But when two pages of her recipe book get stuck together, she comes up with a trifle made of jam, custard… and beef.

Best moment: Judy Geller puts unruly kids Ross and Monica in their place.

10. The One with the Cop (season 5, episode 16)

Ross purchases a new sofa but refuses to pay the delivery charge. As he, Rachel and Chandler attempt to manoeuvre it up a narrow staircase, he barks a now infamous instruction.

Best moment: "PIVOT! PIVOT! PIVOT!" Need we say more?

9. The One Where the Stripper Cries (season 10, episode 11)

Danny DeVito aka 'Officer Goodbody' arrives at Monica and Chandler's apartment to strip for Phoebe's bridal shower. He's panting, red-faced and sweaty just from climbing the stairs in the apartment block. It goes downhill from there.

DeVito was already a well-established Hollywood star by this point, but he would go on to win a whole new generation of fans in the cast of a considerably edgier sitcom (see It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia).

Also of note is Joey Tribbiani's appearance on a US game show called Pyramid, where he's partnered up with a member of the public who has little patience for him.

Best moment: "Paper! Snow! A ghost!" – Joey's answers for a white substance he might put in his coffee.

8. The One with the Jellyfish (season 4, episode 1)

Chandler and Monica from Friends lying on the beach

As the gang finish up their vacation in Montauk, Monica gets stung by a jellyfish at the beach, leaving Joey and Chandler to step up to the plate and put an end to her anguish. If you know, you know.

Elsewhere, Ross falls asleep while reading an 18-page letter Rachel wrote to him as the two prepare to get back together. That means he has to make a 50:50 guess as to the answer of an important question.

Best moment: "Does it?" – Rachel asks a bemused Ross.

7. The One Where Eddie Won't Go (season 2, episode 19)

Chandler tries and fails several times to evict his unstable room mate Eddie (Adam Goldberg), who likes watching Chandler sleep, stealing mannequins from Macy's and, of course, dehydrating various fruits.

Best moment: "Is anyone else starting to really like him?" – Phoebe fails to read the room on Eddie.

6. The One with the Rumour (season 8, episode 9)

Will talking to Rachel

Often argued as one of the best guest star roles of the entire show, Brad Pitt (then-husband to Jennifer Aniston) appears as Will, an old schoolmate of Ross and Monica's, who was bullied by Rachel for being overweight.

Over the course of the episode, it comes out that he and Ross had started an 'I Hate Rachel Green club', and spread a rumour that she was a hermaphrodite. Kids, eh?

Best moment: Will glares furiously at Rachel from across the apartment, which she mistakes for an act of seduction.

5. The One Where Joey Loses His Insurance (season 6, episode 4)

Temporarily without health insurance due to his recent unemployment, Joey tries desperately to avoid a trip to the doctor, despite a hernia rendering him a ball of agony on the floor – a reminder that the nightmarish US healthcare system frequently bankrupts people.

Luckily, after several calamitous auditions, he catches a break when the role of "dying man" becomes available, although an uncooperative co-star throws even that gig into uncertainty.

Elsewhere, Rachel and Monica discover Ross has adopted a British accent while lecturing at the university,

Best moment: "Well, 'ello, Rachel!" – Ross

4. The One Where Everybody Finds Out (season 5, episode 14)

Phoebe and Chandler drinking together

Everyone (bar Ross) now knows that Chandler and Monica are secretly together, but they're all keen to have a bit more fun with it before the truth is out in the open.

Phoebe's vigorous seduction of Chandler culminates in a hilarious game of chicken, as Monica's competitive streak places her man in the firing line.

Best moment: "They don't know that we know they know we know!"

3. The One Where Ross Is Fine (season 10, episode 2)

Ross from friends drinking a margherita

Ross is not fine. He's just walked in on Joey and Rachel sharing a passionate kiss – and he doesn't know how to deal with it.

He keeps saying he's fine, however, in high-pitched tones, proceeding to invite the fledgling couple over for a double-date with himself and Charlie (Aisha Tyler).

What could go wrong? He's making fajitas!

Best moment: Ross laughs hysterically after bringing out a sizzling hot pan of food without wearing oven gloves.

2. The One with All the Rugby (season 4, episode 15)

Forget about the rugby, this episode is all about the subplot in which Chandler is so desperate to escape the grasp of his ex-girlfriend Janice (and too cowardly to tell her the truth) that he pretends he's moving to the Middle East.

She doesn't let him off the hook so easily, and he's forced to buy a ticket to Yemen and board the plane.

Best moment: "15 Yemen Road, Yemen." – Janice recites Chandler's fake new address.

1. The One with Unagi (season 6, episode 17)

Ross explains Unagi

Ross is determined to prove that he could still beat up his female friends, Rachel and Phoebe, despite their recent self-defence classes.

He claims that he has "Unagi", something he defines as a state of total awareness, from his years spent practising karate. Unagi is actually a type of freshwater eel.

Best moment: Ross approaches a self-defence teacher with an unhinged request.

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]]> Every Eurovision Song Contest winner by year https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/eurovision-song-contest-winners/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:25:07 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/eurovision-song-contest-winners/ How many can you name? As April gets underway, there is just under a month to go before the 70th annual Eurovision Song Contest takes place.

Kicking off on Tuesday 12 May, the first 15 acts will take centre stage for the first semi-final of the competition, followed by the latter 15 acts on Thursday 14 May.

While specific transmission and presenter details are yet to be unveiled, fans can expect non-stop coverage from the BBC once again.

If that still hasn't met all your cheesy pop competition needs, then look no further than this comprehensive list of winners from years gone by.

Starting in 1956, past acts to have been triumphant in the competition include ABBA, Bucks Fizz and last year's winner, Nemo.

Read on for all the past Eurovision winners from 1956 up to last year.

Every Eurovision winner by year

1956 - Switzerland, 'Refrain' performed by Lys Assia

1957 - Netherlands, 'Net als toen' performed by Corry Brokken

1958 - France, 'Dors mon amour' performed by Andre Claveau

1959 - Netherlands, 'Een Beetje' performed by Teddy Scholten

1960 - France, 'Tom Pillibi' performed by Jacqueline Boyer

1961 - Luxembourg, 'Nous les amoureux' performed by Jean-Claude Pascal

1962 - France, 'Un premier amour' performed by Isabelle Aubret

1963 - Denmark, 'Dansevise' performed by Grethe and Jorgen Ingmann

1964 - Italy, 'Non ho l'eta' performed by Gigliola Cinquetti

1965 - Luxembourg, 'Poupee de cire, poupée de son' performed by France Gall

1966 - Austria, 'Merci Cherie' performed by Udo Juergens

1967 - UK, 'Puppet on a String' performed by Sandie Shaw

1968 - Spain, 'La, la, la' performed by Massiel

1969 - 4-way tie! Spain, 'Vivo cantando' performed by Salome, UK, 'Boom Bang-a-Bang' performed by Lulu, Netherlands, 'De troubadour' performed by Lenny Kuhr, France, 'Un jour, un enfant' performed by Frida Boccara

1970 - Ireland, 'All Kinds of Everything' performed by Dana

1971 - Monaco, 'Un banc, un arbre, une rue' performed by Séverine

1972 - Luxembourg, 'Apres toi' performed by Vicky Leandros

1973 - Luxembourg, 'Tu te reconnaitras' performed by Anne-Marie David

1974 - Sweden, 'Waterloo' performed by ABBA

Swedish pop group Abba, performs during the the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 (Getty/FC)

1975 -Netherlands, 'Ding-a-Dong' performed by Teach-In

1976 - UK, 'Save Your Kisses For Me' performed by Brotherhood of Man

1977 - France, 'L'oiseau et l'enfant' performed by Marie Myriam

1978 - Israel, 'A-Ba-Ni-Bi' performed by Izhar Cohen and the Alphabeta

1979 - Israel, 'Hallelujah' performed by Milk and Honey

1980 - Ireland, 'What's Another Year' performed by Johnny Logan

1981 - UK, 'Making Your Mind Up', performed by Bucks Fizz

1982 - Germany, 'Ein bisschen Frieden' performed by Nicole

1983 - Luxembourg, 'Si la vie est cadeau' performed by Corinne Hermes

1984 - Sweden, 'Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley' performed by Herreys

1985 - Norway, 'La det swinge' performed by Bobbysocks!

1986 - Belgium, 'J'aime la vie' performed by Sandra Kim

1987 - Ireland, 'Hold Me Now' performed by Johnny Logan

1988 - Switzerland, 'Ne partez pas sans moi' performed by Celine Dion

1989 - Yugoslavia, 'Rock Me' performed by Riva

1990 - Italy, 'Insieme: 1992' performed by Toto Cutugno

1991 - Sweden, 'Fangad av en stormvind' performed by Carola

1992 - Ireland, 'Why Me?' performed by Linda Martin

1993 - Ireland, 'In Your Eyes' performed by Niamh Kavanagh

1994 - Ireland, 'Rock 'n' Roll Kids' performed by Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan

1995 - Norway, 'Nocturne' performed by Secret Garden

1996 - Ireland, 'The Voice' performed by Eimear Quinn

1997 - UK, 'Love Shine a Light' performed by Katrina and the Waves

1998 - Israel, 'Diva' performed by Dana International

1999 - Sweden, 'Take Me To Your Heaven' performed by Charlotte Nilsson

2000 - Denmark, 'Fly on the Wings of Love' performed by the Olsen Brothers

2001 - Estonia, 'Everybody' performed by Tanal Padar, Dave Benton and 2XL

2002 - Latvia, 'I Wanna' by Marie N

2003 - Turkey, 'Everyway That I Can' performed by Sertab Erener

2004 - Ukraine, 'Wild Dances' performed by Rusiana

2005 - Greece, 'My Number One' performed by Helena Paparizou

2006 - Finland, 'Hard Rock Hallelujah' performed by Lordi

2007 - Serbia, 'Molitva' performed by Marija Serifovic

2008 - Russia, 'Believe' performed by Dima Bilan

2009 - Norway, 'Fairytale' performed by Alexander Rybak

2010 - Germany, 'Satellite' performed by Lena

2011 - Azerbaijan, 'Running Scared' performed by Ell & Nikki

2012 - Sweden, 'Euphoria' performed by Loreen

2013 - Denmark, 'Only Teardrops' performed by Emmelie de Forest

2014 - Austria, 'Rise Like A Phoenix' performed by Conchita Wurst

2015 - Sweden 'Heroes' performed by Mans Zelmerlow

2016 - Ukraine, '1944' performed by Jamala

2017 - Portugal, 'Amar pelos dois' performed by Salvador Sobral

2018 - Israel, 'Toy' performed by Netta

2019 - Netherlands, 'Arcade' performed by Duncan Laurence

2020 - The competition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 - Italy, 'Zitti e Buoni' performed by Måneskin

2022 - Ukraine, 'Stefania' performed by Kalush Orchestra

2023 - Sweden, 'Tattoo' performed by Loreen

2024 - Switzerland, 'The Code' performed by Nemo

2025 - Austria, 'Wasted Love' performed by JJ

The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to take part in the event due to the ongoing war in Gaza.

This year, a number of countries will boycott the contest following the European Broadcasting Union’s decision not to expel Israel from the competition.

At the EBU general assembly in December 2025, a vote was held to introduce new rules that would stop governments and third parties from disproportionately promoting songs to influence voters. No vote was held on Israel’s participation.

The EBU said in a statement: "A large majority of members agreed that there was no need for a further vote on participation and that the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should proceed as planned, with the additional safeguards in place."

Following this, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland confirmed they would not participate in this year’s Eurovision.

Irish broadcaster RTÉ said: "RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there, which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk."

The BBC, which broadcasts the competition in the UK, has said it supports the decision made by the EBU. "This is about enforcing the rules of the EBU and being inclusive," it said in a statement.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026.

You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision.

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]]> How do I get Disney Plus on my smart TV? How to download and set up the app https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/disney-plus-tvs/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:40:35 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/disney-plus-tvs/ Whether you've got a Samsung, Philips or LG Smart TV – or no smart TV at all – here is how you can gain access to Disney Plus. If you're on the hunt for a streaming service which provides a ton of exclusive films and series as well as great original offerings, then Disney Plus should be on your radar.

The TV giant has a huge catalogue of must-watch content, which includes everything from Pixar and Disney classics to the documentaries of National Geographic and huge franchises like Marvel and Star Wars.

Recently added to Disney Plus are series like The Testaments, Love Story and Raising Chelsea, plus movies such as Zootropolis 2.

There's also the selection of classics that we all know and love like Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters Inc and other more recent child favourites like Inside Out 2.

With an ever-growing library of content, there has never been a better time to sign up for Disney Plus if you haven't already got to enjoy the best Disney Plus shows or best Disney Plus movies. And, the beauty of Disney Plus is that most viewers will be able to get all this content directly to their TV by downloading the Disney Plus app, which will give you access to the full library.

However, exactly how to download the Disney Plus app varies depending on your TV. So, to help, we've detailed exactly how to download Disney Plus on each Smart TV.

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If you're still unsure whether a subscription is for you then you can also check out how much Disney Plus costs and what's new to Disney Plus for this month.

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How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Samsung Smart TV?
How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Sony Smart TV?
How do I download the Disney Plus app on an LG Smart TV?
How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Phillips Smart TV?
How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Panasonic Smart TV?
How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Sharp Smart TV?
How can I download Disney Plus if I don’t have a smart TV?

How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Samsung Smart TV?

The easiest way to download the Disney Plus app on this TV is through the in-built app screen. It's easily done in a few steps:

Sign up to Disney Plus. You can do this on the Disney Plus website.
Make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
At the home screen, select the 'apps' icon (normally by scrolling left).
In the search box, enter "Disney+".
Select the Disney Plus icon and "add to home" – this will install and download the app.
Open the app and log in.

The Disney Plus app is available to download on Samsung Smart TVs made since 2016 (devices using the Tizen OS).

How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Sony Smart TV?

The Disney Plus app can be downloaded by either the Google Play Store or Sony Select (whichever is available on your TV). Here's how to set it up:

Sign up to Disney Plus.
Make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
Locate Google Play Store or Sony Select on your home screen.
In the search box, type in "Disney+" using your remote.
Select the Disney Plus app and press "Install".
Once installed, open up the app via the home screen.
Log in using your credentials and enjoy.

Like most Smart TVs, Disney Plus is only available on Sony models made from 2016 and after.

How do I download the Disney Plus app on an LG Smart TV?

The best route is through the LG Content Store. A few steps is all you need:

Sign up to Disney Plus.
Make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
On your home screen, select the LG Content Store.
In the search box (at the top of the screen) type – you guessed it – "Disney+".
Select the Disney Plus icon and install. This will download the app to your home screen.
Press the Disney Plus icon in the LG Home Launcher.
Log in and binge away.

Note: Disney Plus only supports LG TVs from 2016 or later with WebOS 3.0 and up.

How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Phillips Smart TV?

As most Philips TVs use Android software, you’ll need to download the Disney Plus app via the App Store. It’s easily done.

Sign up to Disney Plus.
Make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
On your home screen, navigate to the Play Store icon.
In the search box type “Disney+”.
Select the Disney Plus icon and install. This will download and install the app.
Return to your home screen and you should see a Disney Plus icon. Select it.
Log in. Enjoy.

How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Panasonic Smart TV?

The Disney Plus app was not available to download on Panasonic Smart TVs at launch, but is now supported by models that run Home Screen OS.

The Disney Plus app should automatically appear in your list of apps after pressing the Home button, but if not follow these easy steps:

Sign up to Disney Plus.
Make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
On your Panasonic TV, select the Apps tab and click on the Google Play store.
Type in "Disney+" in the search box.
Click install on the Disney Plus icon to download the app to your home screen.
Select open on the Disney Plus icon.
Log in and stream to your heart's content.

How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Sharp Smart TV?

It is possible to download the Disney Plus app on a Sharp Smart TV - but unfortunately only on the Sharp Aquos series as they run the Android TV operating system.

If you do own a Sharp Aquos TV, here's how to download Disney Plus:

Sign up to Disney Plus.
Make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
Navigate to the Google Play Store on your Sharp Smart TV.
Tap the search box and type “Disney+”.
Select the Disney Plus icon and click install to start downloading the app.
Return to your home screen and you should see a Disney Plus icon. Select it.
Log in and start streaming.

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How can I download Disney Plus if I don’t have a smart TV?

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If you don't have a smart TV then you can still access Disney Plus on your television using a streaming device. This is a small device that plugs into the back of your set connecting it to the internet. Each stick comes with easy-to-use software that allows you to download different streaming service apps such as BBC iPlayer, Netflix and, of course, Disney Plus.

There are several to choose from including an Amazon Fire Stick, Roku streaming stick, and Chromecast. For a complete guide to all the available streaming devices, see our round-up of the best streaming device. It may also be worth browsing the latest Amazon Fire TV Stick deals as the online giant regularly drops prices on its own devices.

You can also sign-up to Disney Plus via your PS5 or Xbox Series X games console.

As well as streaming devices you can also watch Disney Plus on devices such as iPads, iPhones, and gaming consoles by downloading the app. You can then download episodes and films in order to watch Disney Plus offline.

Once you have Disney on your device or TV you can protect your children from watching inappropriate content using Disney Plus parental controls.

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]]> Beef season 2 unveils first-look trailer as award-winning series returns with A-list Hollywood stars https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/beef-season-2-trailer-carey-mulligan-oscar-isaacs-newsupdate/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:15:50 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/beef-season-2-trailer-carey-mulligan-oscar-isaacs-newsupdate/ This time two couples are going to war – with a fancy country club being the battleground. Two married couples are going to war – and it's going to get messy as Beef returns to Netflix for season 2.

In another round of characters going to extreme lengths to come out the victor, a super-rich country club run by a Korean billionaire becomes a battleground as relationships are tested.

But who ends up on top when everyone is miserable?

After Steven Yeun and Ali Wong led the first season, season 2 has Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac leading an all-star cast as an unhappily married couple whose relationship is hanging on by a thread.

In Netflix's new trailer for the season, Joshua Martín (Isaac) and Lindsay Crane-Martín (Mulligan) may look perfect to those who don't know them, but neither is where – or who – they want to be in life.

Meanwhile at the country club Joshua manages, Lindsay vents her frustrations to the newly engaged Ashley Miller (Cailee Spaeny), admitting she believes she married the wrong person.

But her bonding moment is ruined when, one evening, Ashley and her fiancé Austin Davis (Charles Melton) – both low-level staff members at the club – witness a vicious altercation between Lindsay and Joshua.

Knowing they've been seen, Lindsay and Joshua pull Ashley and Austin into the orbit of their rapidly collapsing marriage, and soon both sides are dealing in favours and coercion as tensions fray.

A young couple are close and looking lovingly at each other. The man, with shaggy hair on the left of the picture, is holding a ring for his girlfriend on the right. Both are wearing emerald green country club uniforms

So when the country club's owner Chairwoman Park (Youn Yuh-jung), who is trying to handle her own marriage scandal to second husband Doctor Kim (Song Kang-ho), makes an appearance, both couples are soon trying to win her over.

The new trailer for Beef season 2 shows the intense atmosphere between the couples as all their lives begin to spiral among the rich and powerful they work for.

But who will come out on top?

Beef season 2 launches on Thursday 16 April on Netflix – sign up from £5.99 a month.

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]]> Gavin & Stacey legend confirmed for brand-new "witty, twisty" BBC crime series https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/steffan-rhodri-old-town-murders-newsupdate/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:13:43 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/steffan-rhodri-old-town-murders-newsupdate/ The star will be teaming up with another familiar Welsh face for this twisted thriller Gavin & Stacey legend Steffan Rhodri has been confirmed to lead the cast of a new BBC crime drama set along the Welsh coastline.

The actor, famed for playing Dave Coaches in the beloved BBC sitcom, will be joining forces with Baby Reindeer and Gangs of London star Mark Lewis Jones for “witty and twisty” new series, Old Town Murders.

The duo star in the six-part drama as DI Glyn Walsh and DS Sion Dearden – two detectives nearing the end of their careers.

When Walsh makes an unexpected early return to work after taking time off for bereavement leave, he teams up with Dearden on the case of a murdered university professor.

While most detectives their age would be winding down their case load, Walsh and Dearden instead find new purpose in their lives when they move in together and work on a series of murders across the seaside town of Tenby.

Steffan Rhodri plays Dave Coaches in Gavin & Stacey

Soon living and working together, the pair must navigate their new home/work dynamic while dealing with a string of bizarre cases – including the poisoning of a headteacher who drowns wild swimming, to a triathlon that results in a case of mistaken identity.

The BBC have noted the show is “a story of friendship, secrets and second chances”.

Joining them in the cast are The Red King’s James Bamford as DC Neil Miller, The Guest’s Bethan Mary-James as DC Remy Jones and Keeping Faith’s Catherine Ayers as Chief Superintendent Melanie Morris.

Shetland star Julie Graham will also be helping their investigations as forensic biologist Pamela Thomas.

The show will be filmed across Wales, with planned production dates in Tenby, Cardiff and the South Wales coastline, and a base in Bridgend.

Mark Lewis Jones poses with his

Matthew Berry, the show’s writer and executive producer, said of the new series: “Old Town Murders is more than a crime drama; at its heart, it’s about friendship, reinvention and the courage to begin again later in life.

“After working together on Men Up, I wrote this series for Mark and Steffan, and I can’t wait for them, alongside the rest of our incredible cast, to bring these characters to life.”

Head of Commissioning for BBC Cymru Wales, Nick Andrews said: “Old Town Murders is where picture perfect Wales meets murder mystery in a thrilling, twisty tale.

“The incredibly talented Matt Barry and the brilliant team at Quay Street have a track record of delivering standout drama time and time again, and we’re absolutely delighted to be partnering with them on what’s set to be another showstopper series.”

Old Town Murders is coming soon to the BBC.

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]]> Which film has won the most Oscars ever? Academy Award winner records https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/who-has-won-the-most-oscars/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:15:00 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/who-has-won-the-most-oscars/ Find out who's had the most nominations and wins for acting, directing, screenwriting and more. The Oscars 2026 are upon us, as the who's who of Hollywood descend on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles — hoping either to claim a golden statuette or deliver what might be the finest performance of their career: the gracious-in-defeat face.

This year, Ryan Coogler's Sinners leads the charge with an impressive – and well-deserved – 16 nominations – including in almost every major category, making it the most nominated film in Academy Awards history.

But will the vampire horror sweep the board and officially become the most successful film in Oscars history?

Elsewhere, Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another and Chloé Zhao's Hamnet are also in the running for a truly memorable night, having picked up 13 and eight nods respectively, while Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value and Frankenstein have nine nominations apiece.

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As the glitzy ceremony rolls around once again, we're taking a look at some of the biggest Oscar records, from the most-decorated film of all time to the actors who have won more than anybody else.

There's even a chance that we could see more records broken tonight, with both Sinners and One Battle After Another in the running to make Oscars history.

If you're interested to find out more about the impressive Oscar records spanning the history of the nearly 100-year-old event, read on to find out about the films and people with the most Academy Awards.

Which film has won the most Oscars of all time?

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic embracing each other on the edge of the ship

Three films hold the record of winning the most Academy Awards, having garnered 11 Oscars each: Ben-Hur *(*1959), Titanic (1997) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).

Out of these, Titanic received the most nods with a total of 14 nominations.

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But it's entirely possible that Sinners – with its whopping 16 nominations – could equal or better that record.

The film is up for the best picture trophy, while Coogler has been nominated for best director — and would become the first Black winner in the category if successful.

Three of its stars (Michael B Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo) are also all in the running across the various acting categories.

Other nominations for Sinners include best original screenplay, original score, original song, costume design, cinematography, editing, production design, makeup and hairstyling, sound, visual effects and casting.

Then there's One Battle After Another, which has received 13 nominations. As well as being in the running for best picture, PTA has been nominated for best director and Leonardo DiCaprio for best actor.

Teyana Taylor has been nominated for best supporting actress, while co-stars Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn are also competing in the best supporting actor category.

The film is also up for best adapted screenplay, original score, cinematography, editing, production design, sound and casting.

Who has won the most Oscars of all time?

Walt Disney (Getty)

The person who has triumphed more times at the Oscars than anyone else in history is Walt Disney.

America’s most iconic filmmaker racked up a whopping 26 Oscars, four of which were honorary awards, and he also holds the record for the most nominations on record – 59.

Who has won the most Oscars for acting?

Katharine Hepburn (Getty)

Actress Katharine Hepburn holds the record for the most Oscars for acting, having won four Academy Awards across her career and earned a total of 12 nominations.

Hepburn won Oscars in the best actress category for her performances in the films Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968) and On Golden Pond (1981).

Actors Jack Nicholson, Daniel Day-Lewis and Walter Brennan, meanwhile, are the three men with the most Oscars for acting, having each won three times.

While some of Brennan and Nicholson’s awards were for best supporting actor, all three of Day-Lewis’s victories were for best leading actor, and he holds the record in that category.

If Sean Penn wins best supporting actor for One Battle After Another, he will become one of just seven actors to have won three acting Oscars.

Who is the most nominated actor at the Oscars?

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The person with the most nominations for acting is Meryl Streep, who has received 21 nods over the course of her career.

She has won three times for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Sophie’s Choice (1982) and The Iron Lady (2011).

Streep has also been nominated for The Deer Hunter, The French Lieutenant's Woman, Silkwood, Out of Africa, Ironweed, A Cry in the Dark, Postcards from the Edge, The Bridges of Madison County, One True Thing, Music of the Heart, Adaptation, The Devil Wears Prada, Doubt, Julie & Julia, August: Osage County, Into the Woods, Florence Foster Jenkins, and The Post.

But it's worth noting that Emma Stone, with her best actress nomination for Bugonia, has surpassed Meryl Streep as the youngest woman to earn seven Oscar nominations.

Who has won the most Oscars for directing?

John Ford (Getty)

John Ford won none of his four Oscars for his famous Westerns. Instead, he holds the Best Director record for The Informer (1935), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), How Green Was My Valley (1941) and The Quiet Man (1952).

Although Ford has won the most Oscars of any director, William Wyler holds the record for the most nominations in this discipline earning 12, three of which won him some silverware. Ford was nominated for five overall, boasting an enviable conversion rate.

Which British person has won the most Oscars?

John Barry (Getty)

Film composer John Barry has won more Oscars than any other Brit.

He has garnered five Academy Awards in total, two for Born Free (1966), and one each for Lion in Winter (1968), Out of Africa (1985) and Dances with Wolves (1990).

Who has won the most Oscars for screenwriting?

Five people have been awarded three screenwriting Oscars: Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen, and Paddy Chayefsky.

But it is Allen who has won the most Academy Awards in the Best Original Screenplay category, for his films Annie Hall (1977), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), and Midnight in Paris (2011).

Which British actor has won the most Oscars?

Daniel Day Lewis at the Oscars

That would be Daniel Day Lewis with his three wins for My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood and Lincoln.

The actor was also nominated for Oscars for his turns in In the Name of the Father, Gangs of New York and Phantom Thread.

The Academy Awards will air on Sunday 15 March 2026.

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]]> Are the Married at First Sight Australia couples still together? https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/married-at-first-sight-couples-still-together-now/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:18:56 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/married-at-first-sight-couples-still-together-now/ What happened to all the couples from the Australian version – plus who split and who got married. *Warning: Contains MAJOR spoilers for Married at First Sight Australia 2026*

The 13th season of Married at First Sight Australia has kicked off for audiences in the UK, with plenty of juicy commitment ceremonies, dramatic dinner parties and tense showdowns to come.

However, for those Down Under, they will be well aware of all the action that has gone down, with the 13th season having begun at the start of February.

Earlier this year, a cohort of singles were matched together as they embarked on a marital social experiment, and while MAFS doesn't have the best track record when it comes to successful relationships beyond the show, there are some who make it work.

Waiting not-so patiently to see the various outcomes on season 13? Scroll on to learn more about past and present MAFS Australia couples and whether they are still together.

Last updated: 10 March 2026

Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 13 couples still together?

Alissa and David - Still together

A bride and groom stood opposite one another as the groom reads his vows.

Despite an awkward start to their wedding day, Alissa and David have settled into their 'married' lives rather well and continue to be a couple on the experiment.

In episodes that have already aired in Australia, tensions rose between the couple around communication in their relationship.

Bec and Danny - Still together

Bec and Danny.

Bec and Danny were matched together by the experts and while they initially hit off, it was Danny's vows that didn't go down well with Bec.

The pair managed to get things back on track and excelled during intimacy week, but things took a turn when fellow bride Gia claimed that Danny said she was more his type - something he denies.

While Bec and Danny remain in the experiment, it could only be a matter of time...

Brook and Chris - Split

Brook and Chris stood opposite each other, with Chris putting a ring on Brook's finger.

Chris and Brook had an awkward start to their experience, with Brook not wanting to kiss Chris at the altar. The couple left the experiment in the second week.

Since filming the experiment, Brook has rekindled her relationship with a former partner and they are now engaged and expecting a baby!

"It honestly feels like everything has fallen into place," Brook told Woman's Day. "This is everything I've ever wanted - to be with a partner who supports me and loves me for me."

Gia and Scott - Split

Gia and Scott sat down next to each other on their wedding day, smiling.

Gia and Scot had quite the heartwarming wedding ceremony and appeared to be fan favourites.

While the couple remain in the experiment on TV, Gia recently revealed she is "so in love" with a former reality star Alan Wallace.

Julia and Grayson - Split

Julia and Grayson cutting a wedding cake, with Julia smiling with one hand in the air.

Julia and Grayson embarked on a rocky relationship before they left the experiment during the third commitment ceremony.

Julia revealed she failed to build a "burning desire" with Grayson while he felt "exhausted" from the marriage,

Mel and Luke - Split

Mel and Luke stood at the altar opposite one another, smiling.

Mel was left bemused on her wedding day when Luke arrived late, but things eventually turned around for the couple.

Despite giving their relationship a go, the pair agreed they were better off going their separate ways and left at the third commitment ceremony.

Rachel and Steven - Still together

A bride and groom stood next to each other with the bride resting her hand on the grooms chest.

The couple has struggled with intimacy during the experiment, and when Rachel shared that her "ultimate fantasy" was for Steven to kiss her but he pulled back, it caused a strain in their relationship.

However, towards the end of filming the programme, an Australian reporter spotted the couple walking hand-in-hand in Sydney, suggesting they have remained together beyond the experiment.

Rebecca and Steve - Split

Rebecca and Steve sat down opposite one another at their wedding reception, deep in conversation.

Rebecca and Steve started out as a hopeful couple on this year's experiment, but they soon became the first couple to leave the process.

"I'm not going to settle," she said of her decision to leave during an emotional commitment ceremony, but noted that she wasn't going to hold a grudge.

She added: "When I love and care about people I give everything to them, and I feel like it was a complete waste of time. I just felt like I was matched with this person that was just not ready."

Stella and Filip - Still together

Stella and Filip.

Stella and Filip have quickly become this season's strongest pairings after hitting it off on their wedding day and they remain together.

Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 12 couples still together?

Lauren and Eliot – Split

A bride and groom sat opposite each other, smiling.

Lauren and Eliot were the first of the Married at First Sight Australia 2025 couple to get hitched and to split up.

While their wedding saw the pair get along fairly well, it all came crashing down a day before their honeymoon when Eliot declared he felt that he and Lauren were "not really right for each other" and that he didn't like that Lauren was older than him.

The following morning, Eliot left, with Lauren telling producers that he had robbed her "of this experience".

She said: "I know that I can be difficult and Eliot isn’t what I’d normally choose. But I was still willing to try… To learn from the experts and see what I can do better [in relationships]."

Eliot then asked to meet with expert John Aiken and said: "I've been pretty consistent with that I've been looking for. The person I was matched with was nothing like that. I was expecting to meet a cute librarian-like girl that was younger than me, and I ended up with what felt like a Kardashian sister."

As Lauren made an appearance at the first dinner party of the season, Eliot did not show up, thus marking an end to their relationship.

Carina and Paul – Split

A bride and groom stood next to each other, holding hands and smiling.

While their wedding got off to a bumpy start after Carina revealed that she and Paul had been on a date and he then ghosted her, no one was too sure if the couple would continue with the experiment.

However, things soon were on the up, as Paul apologised and they continued with their wedding day. The pair remained quite strong until Paul punched the door of their bedroom during an argument.

Despite this, the couple continued to work on their relationship, until things soon worsened during feedback week when Paul admitted he found Carina to be a "snob" and was giving him "the ick".

This was eventually resolved and the pair were back on track, that was until the participants were given the choice for the first time to meet their other match proposed by the experts.

While Carina declined to do so, Paul met his other match, and when Carina heard of the news, she said they were "done".

Going into the final vows, the pair split.

Katie and Tim – Split

A bride and groom stood next to each other holding a knife, cutting a wedding cake.

Unbeknownst to Katie, Tim did not have a good time at their wedding after he told producers that he wasn't impressed with the experts' choice in bride.

Tim later agreed to go on the honeymoon, with Katie optimistic they could use the time to get to know each other and hopefully build on their relationship.

However, the honeymoon didn't go to plan, with Tim telling Katie that his "preference" was someone who was petite, short and blonde or brunette.

When the first dinner party came around, all eyes were on Tim and Katie and he eventually walked out of the dinner party, and later on in the episode, Katie was told that Tim had flown back to Melbourne.

While it wasn't clear if Tim would return to the experiment, he made an appearance at the first commitment ceremony, to which he said: "I came here for love, not to do work."

In the end, Katie and Tim decided to leave the Married at First Sight Australia experiment.

Jamie and Dave – Split

Jamie and Dave ind wedding attire, holding hands as they walk down the aisle.

Jamie and Dave's wedding went off without a hitch and the bubbly bride and very tall groom were instantly smitten with one another.

Over the course of the experiment, Dave has been praised by viewers for how he has handled situations and spoken to other people in the series, but many will be disappointed to know that they are no longer together.

During the partner swap challenge, the couple spent some time apart, and when they returned, Dave struggled to match Jamie's feelings towards him.

Alas, the couple tried to make things work, and during the final vows made the decision to stay in a relationship. However, during the reunion episode, they confirmed they were no longer together but remained friends.

Sierah and Billy – Split

Sierah and Billy on their wedding day, holding hands.

When Sierah and Billy met on their wedding day, everything went according to plan, and they went on to become one of the strongest couples in the experiment.

Apart from a few hiccups, the couple seemed to be going from strength to strength, but that all ended when Sierah admitted she had opened up to Adrian, but couldn't yet open up to Billy.

This left Billy's trust in Sierah to be shattered, and they both wrote that they wanted to leave the experiment during a commitment ceremony.

"All I've ever wanted was a deeper connection, and I’ve gotten nothing. How many weeks we’re in now? I’ve tried to give you what you needed, but you don’t give me what I need," Billy said. "I don’t know why, because I’ve expressed every part of my life to you – my mum doesn’t even know some of the things that I’ve said.

"I’ve tried, because I’ve come into this experiment with an open [mind] because I haven’t been like that in previous relationships. I’ve gotten nothing from you, Sierah."

Awhina and Adrian – Split

Awhina and Adrian in a wedding dress and tuxedo, stood opposite each other and smiling.

Awhina and Adrian hit it off immediately on their wedding day, but cracks began to show when Adrian found out that Awhina was a single mother.

Over the weeks, the pair faced bumps in their relationships, and after an emotional face-off between Awhina and her sister and Adrian and his sisters, it appeared their relationship was no more.

However, when the commitment ceremony rolled around, Adrian wrote that he wanted to stay, while Awhina chose to leave, meaning they had to stay in the experiment for another week.

Things continued to go up and down for the pair, and at the final vows, the couple decided they would not continue with a relationship in the outside world.

Ashleigh and Jake – Split

Ashleigh and Jake wearing wedding attire stood closely together as they dance.

Ashleigh and Jake are yet another couple who hit it off at their wedding, and things were genuinely going well for the couple until the photo ranking task.

Jake's comments about the other wives' appearances left Ashleigh feeling uncomfortable, and after seeking advice from the other cast members, Jake decided to leave the experiment.

However, as Ash wrote stay, they remained in the competition for another week. But this wasn't quite the case as Jake then opted to stay in a separate apartment and returned the following day to pack and leave.

His decision meant Ash's time in the experiment was over.

Rhi and Jeff – Still together

Rhi and Jeff stood opposite each other, laughing and smiling.

Rhi and Jeff were yet another couple who had history prior to the experiment, and it was clear they were happy with the experts' choice to pair them up together.

The couple decided to take things slow in their reunion on the show. They are still in the experiment and stronger than ever.

Rhi and Jeff continued to go from strength to strength, and it came as no surprise when they decided to pursue their relationship at the final vows.

During the reunion episode, the pair confirmed they were still together.

Morena and Tony – Split

Morena and Tony holding hands and smiling as they turn to a crowd.

Morena and Tony are this year's oldest couple in the experiment, but they have been proving that age is simply a number.

The pair got on like a house on fire during their wedding day, but things went downhill as the experiment progressed.

When Tony met with Morena's friends and family, he revealed that he couldn't see his relationship with Morena becoming more than a friendship, due to his want for children.

Things went from bad to worse after this moment and the pair decided to leave the experiment.

Jacqui and Ryan - Split

Ryan and Jacqui stood next to each other with their hands together.

Jacqui and Ryan had quite the whirlwind wedding, with neither of the two overly happy with how things went.

As for right now, the pair have broken the rules of the experiment and revealed they are no longer together.

In an Instagram story, Jacqui confirmed that she had moved on with a new boyfriend and is "ready to settle down and have babies".

She wrote: "I am currently in a relationship with a person who has exactly what I asked for — someone kind, considerate, a great man, and intelligent."

Beth and Teejay - Split

Beth and Teejay walking hand-in-hand, smiling widely.

After what appeared to be a good start between the two, cracks began to show when intimacy became an issue for them, with Teejay admitting he couldn't see a future with Beth beyond the experiment.

Things came to a head when Teejay wrote 'leave' and Beth wrote 'stay' at the final commitment ceremony, but when this happens the couple must remain in the experiment for another week.

After the final dinner party, Beth and Teejay decided there wasn't any point in taking part in the final vows and left the experiment.

Eliot and Veronica - Split

Veronica and Eliot.

In a MAFS Australia first, Eliot returned to the experiment with Veronica, and things got off to a good start for the pair.

But cracks began to show, even more so when Veronica went to Lauren for advice about her marriage.

At the final commitment ceremony, Eliot and Veronica voted to leave and thus their time in the experiment was over.

Lauren and Clint - Split

Lauren and Clint sat down on a green sofa, looking unimpressed.

Lauren and Clint's time in the experiment was over before it had even begun, with their lack of intimacy proving to be a problem for them.

The pair eventually decided to leave the experiment during one of the commitment ceremonies.

However, Clint is now engaged to Jacqui.

Are the Married at First Sight Australia season 11 couples still together?

Jack Dunley and Tori Adams - Still together

Married at First Sight Australia season 11 couple Tori and Jack looking excited at the wedding.

Personal trainer Jack, 34, and business development manager, 27, had their fair share of ups and downs throughout season 11, and while fans were unsure if the couple would go the distance - they are still together!

During the season, they faced rumours surrounding Jack's ex-girlfriend, and there was the constant question of Jack's sexual attraction to Tori.

During the final vows, Jack opened up about their issues, saying: "I'm concerned that our biggest connecting factor may have been the brutal environment of the experiment, where our loyal personalities bonded over having each other's back and picking each other up when needs be – like teammates. Not lovers.

"Tori, I'm sorry to say I didn't commit myself to this process for a platonic relationship nor a teammate. We're not in love. So how can I commit to you and ask you to uproot and move your life to the Gold Coast?"

Despite this, the personal trainer admitted that Tori was a risk worth taking.

As of December 2024, the pair updated fans on their relationship and they are still going strong. Since the series, the pair have been on holiday, moved in together and are happy to be moving ahead "with no cameras".

"It's just us. We're just living our life the way we want to live it, on our terms," Tori said during an appearance on Today Extra. "So the no cameras part is bliss."

Ridge Barredo and Jade Pywell - Still together

Ridge and Jade stood opposite each other, reading cards.

Things are looking promising for psychiatric nurse Ridge, 27, and executive assistant Jade, 26. The duo immediately clicked on their wedding day and are still going strong!

Since the show, the couple now live together on the Gold Coast with Jade's daughter, after Ridge made the move in May of last year.

Sara Mesa and Tim Calwell - Split

Married at First Sight Australia season 11 couple Sara and Tim smiling and linking arms on their wedding day.

Nutritionist Sara, 29, and online business owner Tim, 31, were one of the first couples to get married on season 11. Their attraction to one another was palpable, but things went south when Tim revealed that he'd only split from his ex six months prior to the show and he was planning to propose to her.

While the couple did say 'yes' at the final vows, their relationship did not blossom outside of the experiment after they got into an argument during the reunion.

Cassandra Allen and Tristan Black - Split

Married at First Sight Australia season 11 couple Cassandra and Tristan on their wedding day surrounded by their family and friends.

Administration officer Cassandra Allen, 29, captured the hearts of viewers when she revealed the devastating story about the death of her first love. The 29-year-old was looking for a man with a big heart, and it looked like the matchmakers had done amazing job with event manager Tristan, with the pair instantly warming to one another.

But their lack of a connection soon became apparent and Tristan made the decision to leave the experiment, but due to the rules of the process, they were able to stay another week.

However, things still proved difficult and they chose to exit the process.

Timothy Smith and Lucinda Light - Split

Married at First Sight Australia's Lucinda and Timothy holding hands on their wedding day.

Online business owner Timothy, 51, and MC & Wedding Celebrant Lucinda, 43, got married in episode 2.

During the home stays, their relationship came to an end - but they are still on good terms!

"I think Melbourne broke us a bit," Lucinda told 9Now. "It was just a combination of things, and I think we both realised, let's just call it a day."

Natalie Parham and Collins Christian - Split

Married at First Sight Australia season 11 couple Natalie and Collins smiling at each other as they sit at the head table during their wedding reception.

Things looked promising for physiotherapist Natalie, 32, and executive assistant Collins, 28, as they bonded over shared interests. However, Collins later shared some concerns about both of them being too high-energy, as he admitted he was a bit put off by Natalie's nerdy side.

By episode 10, Natalie called it off with Collins choosing not to wait until the end of the experiment.

Jayden Eynaud and Eden Harper - Split

Married at First Sight Australia season 11 bride Eden putting the wedding band on her husband Jayden.

The attraction was instant when professional kickboxer Jayden, 26, and recruitment manager Eden, 28, met on their wedding day. The brother to season 9 star Mitch, Jayden was keen to prove that he was there for love.

Despite a little wobble after Jayden revealed his job and fears that Eden had judged him too soon, the pair got back on track as Eden revealed that her feelings were mutual.

In October 2023, Jayden's brother Mitch shared a photo of him and what appears to be Eden's dog, which fans took as a sign that Jay and Eden are still together.

However, that is no longer the case. In an Instagram post, Eden confirmed that she and Jayden were no longer together.

"I'm saddened to share that toward the end of the show airing, our relationship came to an unexpected end," she wrote.

"The 'reality' is, the person I chose didn't choose me. Whilst I'm disappointed, I will never regret the experiment, the people I met, the lessons I learnt and the growth this process has had on me. Thank you for supporting us and for also wishing for the same fairytale that I had hoped for."

Ellie Dix and Ben Walters - Split

Married at First Sight Australia season 11 couple Ellie and Ben cutting the cake on their wedding day.

While registered nurse Ellie, 32, and podcaster and construction worker Ben, 39, hit it off on their wedding day, the couple are no longer together.

Things went downhill fast for the pair when Ellie's cousin accused Ben of not being in the experiment for genuine reasons.

After taking part in various activities on the show, Ben left Ellie for 24 hours and their relationship soon broke down. Ellie ended their relationship.

Richard Sauerman and Andrea Thompson - Split

One of the older couples to get married on the show, motivational speaker Richard, 62, and photographer Andrea, 51, seemed like a match made in heaven. They both loved motorbikes and shared and their wholesome wedding day ended with some some 'daggy dancing'.

But, after a number of arguments, Andrea admitted she felt "disrespected" by Richard after he revealed intimate details about their marriage.

Soon after, Andrea and Richard decided to call it a day and chose to leave the experiment.

Lauren Dunn and Jonathan McCullough - Split

While PR and marketing consultant Lauren, 32, and health business owner Jonathan, 39, got on well on their wedding day, based on recent photos of Jonathan kissing Ellie, it's safe to say these two didn't make it.

Stephen Stewart and Michael Felix - Split

It wasn't sure if viewers would see salesman Michael, 34, back on the show after his original groom did a runner before the wedding, but luckily he was matched with hairdresser Stepehen, 24, from Perth. And a great match it was!

However, things didn't last for long. An insider told the So Dramatic! Podcast that the duo just didn't click.

"They aren't on the show for that long. They only last two to three weeks," they revealed. "Stephen was very open about having no connection with Michael from the second he laid eyes on him. He couldn't stand him."

Madeleine Maxwell and Ash Galati - Split

It just wasn't meant to be for psychic medium Madeleine, 30, and sales manager Ash, 33, with the pair deciding to separate before the final vows.

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Lydall Grace and Cameron Woods - Split

Lyndall and Cameron during their wedding ceremony on Married at First Sight Australia

Accountant Lyndall and carpenter Cameron hit things off on their wedding day, however, things didn't last with the couple choosing to separate at the final vows.

Bronte Schofield and Harrison Boon - Split

Bronte and Harrison on Married at First Sight Australia

Sparks flew between beauty educator Bronte and builder Harrison during their wedding ceremony, and it seemed like the couple were giving things a real good go, that is until they decided to go their separate ways ahead of the final vows.

Sandy Jawanda and Dan Hunjas - Split

Sandy and Dan during their wedding ceremony Married at First Sight Australia season 10

After tying the knot on the show, Sandy and Dan's romance didn't last too long. In fact, shortly after making his TV debut, it emerged that Dan was in a relationship with a friend who attended his wedding on the show. The drama...

Claire Nomarhas and Jesse Burford - Split

Claire and Jesse at their wedding ceremony on Married at First Sight Australia season 10

The tables were turned when marriage celebrant Jesse tied the knot with teaching assistant Claire just moments after meeting her. The pair then headed off to the Whitsunday Islands for their honeymoon. They eventually decided to quit the experiment, putting an end to their marriage.

Tahnee Cook and Ollie Skelton - Split

Tahnee and Ollie at their wedding ceremony on Married at First Sight Australia

Things seemed to have gone from strength to strength for Thane and Ollie after tying the knot then heading to Fiji for their honeymoon. Following the show, the pair told an Australian magazine that they'd picked out names for their future children. However after 16 months of dating, the pair decided to end their relationship, saying a statement that their lives were going in "different directions".

Janelle Han and Adam Seed - Split

Adam and Janelle at their wedding reception

Sadly, things didn't work out for Adam and Janelle, with the couple choosing to go their separate ways before it came to the final vows.

Caitlin McConville and Shannon Adams - Split

Caitlin and Shannon at their wedding ceremony on Married at First Sight Australia season 10

Both Caitlin and Shannon decided to take part in the MAFS experiment because they'd been unlucky in love so far, but their fortunes didn't turn around much during their time on the show. The matched couple decided to call it quits just a few weeks in.

Alyssa Barmonde and Duncan James - Split

Duncan and Alyssa at their wedding ceremony on Married at First Sight Australia

Although Duncan and Alyssa's relationship look promising, cracks began to show in their relationship and at the final vows Duncan decided to call time on their marriage.

Following the show, Duncan was linked to Carolina who appeared on a previous season. Duncan is now in a relationship with Evelyn Ellis who also took part in season 10. They live together and in February 2024, they went on their first couple's holiday to Asia.

Alyssa was spotted out on what was thought to be a "double date" with co-stars Tahnee and Ollie in June 2023 and have been pictured out together, however, Alyssa insists they're "just friends".

Melissa Sheppard and Josh White - Split

Melissa and Josh at their wedding ceremony

Unfortunately, Melissa and Josh didn't go the distance, with the hairdresser and advertising director enduring a messy split.

Melinda Willis and Layton Mills - Split

High-powered pair Melinda and Layton, who are both CEOs, joined the experiment further down the line, and managed to make it all the way to the final vows where they decided to stay together.

However, in October 2023 the pair confirmed their split in a joint statement.

It read: "Hi all – we wanted to keep this private for the time being, but we have a lot of supporters that are invested in the relationship and owe it to you to be transparent,” they wrote in identical statements.

"After a lot of thought and consideration, we have sadly decided to both take time apart. We still care very deeply for each other and this doesn’t mean our lives can’t come back together, but as of now, we think this decision is for the best."

Tayla Winter and Hugo Armstrong - Split

Like Melinda and Layton, Tayla and Hugo will joined the show at a later date, but it wasn't meant to be as the ended things before the experiment was over.

Evelyn Ellis and Rupert Budgen - Split

Marketing manager Evelyn and electrician Rupert joined the show at a later date and managed to make it to the final vows, however, they decided not to stay together. Evelyn is now in a relationship with Duncan James.

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Selin Mengu and Anthony Cincotta - Split

Selin and Anthony on Married at First Sight

Executive assistant Selin, 32, and Anthony Cincotta, 38, were one of the first couples to get married on season 9, which premiered on 31st January 2022 on the Nine Network in Australia.

Selin and Anthony decided to stay together at the first and second commitment ceremonies, and seemed to hit it off at first, but things quickly went downhill from there, after a series of explosive rows. The pair then called it quits during the third commitment ceremony

Tamara Djordjevic and Brent Vitiello - Split

Tamara and Brent

Tamara Djordjevic and Brent Vitiello were put together by the show's matchmakers, and decided to stay together throughout the series, despite frequent blow-ups over seemingly small things. When it came to the final vows, however, they both chose to part ways — and Brent certainly didn't hold back, telling his wife she had "no loyalty" and that she was "looking down on everyone". Savage.

Domenica Calarco and Jack Millar - Split

Domenica and Jack on Married at First Sight

Both of Italian descent, animal lovers and vegetarians, Domenica Calarco and Jack Millar got on from the start, with expert Mel Schilling dubbing them her "favourite" very early on.

But although the couple made it to the end of the season and chose to stay together during the final vows ceremony, they had sadly parted ways by the time the reunion show aired a few months later.

Ella Ding and Mitch Eynaud - Split

Ella and Mitch on Married at First Sight Australia

Ella Ding and Mitch Eynaud had a few issues early on, with Mitch refusing to kiss his wife for five minutes as part of the Intimacy Week Challenges, and during one of the dinner parties, Mitch said he "didn't care" about his future with Ella. Ouch.

Still, the pair made it to the end of the season until the final vows, when Mitch decided to opt out of the relationship. When the time came for the reunion show, though, it seemed like the couple might give things another go... until they parted ways for a second time. Looks like it wasn't meant to be.

Holly Greenstein and Andrew Davis - Split

Holly and Andrew Married at First Sight

Holly Greenstein and Andrew Davis were the first to leave the experiment, with the pair deciding to go their separate ways at the second commitment ceremony. Following their split, cinema manager Holly, 36, slammed Andrew for wasting her time, saying: "He wrote me off from day one."

Selina Chhaur and Cody Bromley - Split

Cody and Selina Married at First Sight

Selina Chhaur and Cody Bromley endured some major ups and downs during their time on the show, but despite choosing to stay together during their final vows, they later parted ways during the reunion special. Although they arrived together for the dinner party, the next day Cody told the experts that the relationship was over.

Olivia Frazer and Jackson Lonie - Split

Olivia and Jackson Married at First Sight

While some of the other couples struggled to warm to their new partner, watching Olivia Frazer and Jackson Lonie get married felt like a movie. These two were committed from the start and decided to stay together at the end of the show.

However, they eventually called time on their romance after 10 months together, telling fans that they had "nothing but love and respect for one another".

Samantha Moitzi and Al Perkins

Samantha and Al Married at First Sight

Samantha Moitzi and Al Perkins were the last pair to get married at the beginning of season 9, and despite a few differences and Sam refusing to kiss him on their honeymoon, it looked like these two were heading in the right direction... until they decided to leave the experiment shortly before the final vows.

Kate Laidlaw and Matt Ridley

Kate Laidlaw and Matt Ridley joined the experiment later in the season but did not make it to their final vows, choosing to leave the show during the fifth commitment ceremony.

Carolina Santos and Dion Giannarelli

Carolina Santos and Dion Giannarelli also arrived later in the season — and Carolina was less than impressed when her groom turned up to their wedding ceremony a whopping three hours late. It was a bad omen for the couple, who called it quits after just a few weeks on the show.

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Melissa Rawson and Bryce Ruthven

Married at First Sight Australia Melissa Rawson

Workplace trainer Melissa, 31, and radio announcer Bryce Ruthven were definitely a match made in heaven, with the pair deciding to stay together at the end of the experiment. They're now engaged and are expecting twins together. Congrats, Melissa and Bryce!

Rebecca Zemek and Jake Edwards

Married at First Sight Australia Rebecca and Jake

Although they left the experiment as a couple, business manager Rebecca and Jake, have since gone their separate ways. In May 2021, Rebecca went public with her new boyfriend Ben, as she shared a loved-up photo on socials.

Samantha Harvey and Cameron Dunne

Married at First Sight Australia couple Samantha and Cameron

Their marriage on the show was far from smooth. In one explosive episode, Samantha broke down as she found out about her "husband's" affair with fellow bride Coco Stedman. It's safe to say that was the end of Samantha and Cameron. The pair haven't rekindled their relationship.

Booka Nile and Brett Helling

Married at First Sight Australia Booka and Brett

Like Samantha and Cameron, Booka and Brett, both 31, broke up before the final decision. In an interview, Brett revealed the real reason the pair split, saying: "Booka and I were hanging out one day and we were just having a chat about life and all kinds of things. I think we both just came to the realisation that it wasn't something we wanted to pursue outside of the experiment."

Coco Stedman and Sam Carraro

Married at First Sight Australia Coco and Sam

Coco Stedman, 30, and Sam Carraro, 32, called it quits before the end of the experiment. There was trouble from the get go with Coco and Sam arguing from the very first commitment ceremony. Coco then tried her luck with Cameron, putting an end to both hers and Sam's, and Cameron and Samantha's marriages.

Alana Lister and Jason Engler

Married at First Sight Australia Jason and Alana

Things were looking good for teacher Alana, 30, and construction estimator Jason, 35, as they both admitted there was a physical attraction from the get go. They decided to stay together at the end of the experiment, but unfortunately, Alana and Jason have since split.

Alana got into a new relationship with her boyfriend Ben Michell and Jason went on to date MaFS season six star KC Osborne, but the pair split not long after.

Joanne Todd and James Susler

Married at First Sight Australia Joanne and James

It wasn't love ay first sight for these two. On their wedding day Jo admitted they were from "totally different worlds" and James jokingly confessed that he was in love with expert Alessandra - awkward!

They soon decided they weren't meant for one another and left the experiment.

Jo went on to date Joe Donaghy and James Susler went public with his new girlfriend, actress Verity East.

Belinda Vickers and Patrick Dwyer

Married at First Sight Australia Patrick and Belinda

They were a fan favourite from season 8, with Patrick saying Belinda was the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen when she walked down the aisle. But, sadly, these two are no longer together.

Belinda, 29, and Patrick, 27, decided to stay together at the end of the experiment, but by July 2021, they decided to split.

"As you move forward into the future, it’s pretty important to be heading in the same direction towards the shared future that you both want," Belinda said after their break up.

Beth Moore and Russell Duance

Married at First Sight Australia couple Beth and Russell

Beth and Russell realised they were completely different from early on, and left at the second commitment ceremony, so it will come as no shock that they're no longer a thing.

The news was leaked before that though, as Russell reportedly spilled the beans at a bar three months before the show aired and he was also spotted on dating app Hinge.

Georgia Fairweather and Liam Cooper

When Liam opened up about his bisexuality to wife Georgia, she replied: "As long as you're the one for me."

Despite a positive start to their relationship, however, Georgia and Liam are no longer together, after clashing at the final dinner party.

It looks like they're still on good terms though, with Liam writing a sweet message to Georgia after the final aired.

Liam wrote his ex a sweet message on Instagram after the final aired.

"I really wish things had worked out differently for us G. I wish we didn’t let people get inside our heads and I wish we were better at communicating," he said.

Kerry Knight and Johnny Balbuziente

Married at First Sight Australia couple Kerry and Johnny

They may have started the experiment late, but it was a match made in heaven for Kerry and John. The pair decided to stay together at the end of the season, and they're still together today. Congrats, guys!

Jaimie Gardner and Chris Jensen

There was trouble from the moment these two met. On their honeymoon, Jaimie called her husband a "dirty grot" on their honeymoon and it only got progressively worse from there.

Chris decided to walk away from the experiment after claiming that Jaimie had said she wanted to stay to the last Commitment Ceremony for the cameras.

Chris went on to date tattooist Tayla Made, while Jaimie was spotted on Bumble.

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Elizabeth Sobinoff and Sebastian Guilhaus

Fans of the show will be excited to hear that Elizabeth returned to MAFS in season seven for a second chance at finding love.

She was matched with Sebastian, a 31-year-old personal trainer from Adelaide, South Australia, and it was definitely second time lucky for her.

The pair decided to stay together at the end of the experiment, however, after 14 months of dating decided to call it quits, with Seb revealing he was "heartbroken".

Poppy Jennings and Luke Eglin

For photographer Poppy, 38, and maintenance supervisor Luke, 38, things weren't plain sailing.

During the show, Poppy revealed that one of the most important things in a relationship to her was loyalty, as she already experienced her ex-husband cheating on her. However, she then came to find out that Luke had cheated in his past relationships.

The pair broke up after the final decision, and never reconciled.

Josh Pihlak and Cathy Evans

Despite having a very strong start to their relationship on the show, truck driver Josh, 28, and logistics investigator Cathy, 26, decided to go their separate ways before the end of the experiment.

They haven't reconnected since filming stopped, although there is no bad blood between them.

Amanda Micallef and Tash Herz

Sadly it wasn't a match made in heaven for strength coach Amanda, 34, and bartender Tash, 31.

The duo joined the show as Married at First Sight Australia's first ever same-sex pairing since gay marriage was legalised in Australia, following Craig Roach and Andy John who appeared on the show in 2016, before the marriage laws had changed.

However, Amanda and Tash decided to call it quits before the end of the experiment.

Amanda didn't like being on the show, and following the show she got into a relationship with a man.

Natasha Spencer and Mikey Pembroke

Financial analyst Natasha, 26, and operations manager Mikey, 28, had a very bitter split on the show, deciding to end things before the final decision.

However, Natasha has revealed the pair have since "made up" and she's even on good terms with his new girlfriend Kelly Burker.

Hayley Vernon and David Canon

Finance broker Hayley, 32, and truck driver David, 31, were forced to leave the competition by the show's expert John Aiken.

It comes after Hayley decided to stay in their relationship out of spite as David cleaned the toilet with her toothbrush (yes, you read correctly).

It's safe to say these two are no longer together.

Vanessa Romito and Chris Nicholls

This couple's Married at First Sight experience was cut short after pharmacy manager Vanessa, 31, decided to leave her husband, correctional youth worker Chris, 37, in the middle of the season.

Following the experiment, Vanessa revealed how she knew the father-of-two wasn't the one for her the moment she met him on their wedding day.

Connie Crayden and Jonethen Musuli

Connie - a 27-year-old student from Broome, Western Australia - and construction worker Jonethen, 27, decided that they were better off as friends, choosing to go their separate ways at their final vows.

Ivan Sarakula and Aleksandra Marković

They left the show before the final decision, however, fans will be happy to hear that the pair went on to date outside the show.

In March 2020, Ivan posted a photo of the two of them, writing: "The pressures and expectations of the experiment got the better of us. Aleks and I stayed together the evening of our exit and I even saw her off at the airport to be with her family again."

Mishel Meshes and Steve Burley

Things didn't go down too well for teacher Mishel and barber shop owner Steve.

Despite seeming to get along well, Mish, 48, who had been cheated on seven times out of her previous eight relationships, struggled to get over the fact Steve, 52, had cheated before.

And after Steve, 52, admitted he wasn’t attracted to his TV wife, things declined further.

They made it to the end of the experiment, but at their final vows, Mishel didn't hold back saying that she felt like Steve had been stringing her along the entire time.

Stacey Hampton and Michael Goonan

Law graduate Stacey, 25, and company director Michael, 28, looked to be one of the strongest couples of 2020, however, their union wasn't strong enough to withstand the rumours of an alleged one-night stand between Stacey and Mikey Pembroke.

Following the show, Michael went on to date KC Osbourne, however, the pair later split.

KC Osborne and Drew Brauer

Professional dancer KC, 31, and musician Drew, 31, joined the experiment as an intruder couple, however, they were unlucky in love.

The pair split in July after their relationship was put to the test while living together in Melbourne during lockdown.

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Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant

Married at First Sight Australia Jules and Cameron

It was a match made in heaven for business owner Jules, 36, and former pro cricketer Cameron, 34. Both had been busy working on their careers prior to filming and were excited at the idea of starting a family with someone.

Jules and Cameron ended up saying yes at the final decision, and happen to be married to this day.

We guess you can get Married at First Sight then!

Nic Jovanović and Cyrell Paule

Married at First Sight Australia Cyrell and Nic

Sparks didn't fly for electrician Nic, 26, and healthcare consultant Cyrell, 29. In fact, Nic and Cyrell decided to call it off before the final decision agreeing they were better off as friends.

Nic found love with new girlfriend Bridgette Lee, who he went Instagram official with at the end of 2019.

And Cyrell welcomed a baby boy with Love Island Australia star Eden Dally last year.

Jessika Power and Mick Gould

Married at First Sight Australia's Nick and Jessikak-and-Jessika

Administration officer Jessika, 27, and plasterer Mick, 31, broke it off before making the final decision.

Jessika got a second chance at finding love on the show with car broker Dann Webb, but sadly that wasn't meant to be either.

Mick ended up dating someone from another show - Kayla Gray from Nick Cummins’ season of The Bachelor - and Jessika went public with her new beau last year. While it wasn't meant to be for Jessika and Mick, they both found love anyway.

Melissa Lucarelli and Dino Hira

Married at First Sight Australia Melissa and Dino

Like many of their fellow contestants, talent agent Melissa, 38, and meditation facilitator Dino, 34, didn't last.

Melissa and Dino decided to go their separate ways at the end of filming, but that wasn't before they locked horns over a secret recording bombshell, which saw Dino secretly record Melissa on the phone to her sister.

Last year, Melissa opened up about dating in the pandemic, saying in her column for The Latch: "'And how the heck am I going to break the drought when we must keep a social distance of 1.5 metres?"

Dino relocated to Hong Kong after the show and enjoyed a relationship with a lady named Renae Cukrov.

Mike Gunner and Heidi Latcham

Married at First Sight Australia Mike and Heidi

Mike and Heidi pair managed to go all the way on the show, deciding to stay married at the final decision.

However, sadly things eventually fizzled for them and they eventually separated.

Electrician Mike, 45, claimed he "couldn't make Heidi happy" when the radio announcer, 39, moved in with him at his Gold Coast home.

Ning Surasiang and Mark Scrivens

Married at First Sight Australia Ning and Mark

Ning and Mark chose not to stay together at the end of the show.

Following the show, Mark revealed that he no longer speaks to his ex-wife, although had attracted a lot of attention from women since.

Ning on the other hand revealed she was dating a new man last year as she shared a cute photo on Instagram.

Sam Ball and Elizabeth Sobinoff

Married at First Sight Australia Sam and Elizabeth

Unfortunately for tradesman Sam and Elizabeth, it just wasn't meant to be.

Liz had tried to put a little spark into their relationship, but Sam only seemed to have eyes for 29-year-old Ines Bašić. He ended up spending a night with Ines, however, he was a no-show at the reunion so never really got a telling off for it.

Last year, Liz moved in with her boyfriend Seb Guilhaus and Sam revealed he'd joined the army.

Since then, however, Elizabeth has split from Seb.

Lauren Huntriss and Matthew Bennett

Married at First Sight Australia's Lauren and Matthew

Things took a turn for the worse for make-up artist Lauren and Matthew. The pair seemed to get on well at first, with Matt declaring Lauren to be "the one".

However, the pair decided to call it off before the final decision, and following filming there were a lot of heated words.

Last year, Matt revealed he was in a relationship with new girlfriend Annabelle. Lauren is said to have got into a relationship with Ria Gan following the season.

Ines Bašić and Bronson Norrish

Married at First Sight Australia Ines and Bronson

Legal assistant Ines, 28, and entrepreneur Bronson, 34, didn't make it to the end of the show with the pair deciding to part ways before the final decision.

Although the Ines and Bronson were pretty much doomed, Bronson tried to make it work but it all came crashing down when Ines' night with Sam was revealed.

Bronson went on to find love with his high school girlfriend.

Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli

Martha and Michael Married at First Sight Australia

Love was in the air for make-up artist Martha, 31, and teacher Michael, 29.

Martha and Michael decided to stay together at the end of the show, and they're still very much loved up - result!

Susie Bradley and Billy Vincent

Aged care nurse Susie and Billy broke it off before the final decision.

Following the show, Susie confirmed her engagement to her on/off former NRL player Todd Carney. Meanwhile, Billy found love with a 20-year-old insta model.

Dan Webb and Tamara Joy

Dan and Tamara MAFS Australia

Things didn't go so well with car broker Dan and Tamara.

The duo decided to break up before the final decision. Dan got a second chance with Jessika, which lasted a bit longer, however, they split after the show.

Following the show, Tamara went on to date Love Island UK star Ashley Ienco.

Jessika Power and Dan Webb

The start of their relationship was far from smooth. After a failed marriage with Mick, Jessika made a play for Dan despite him being wed to Tamara.

Nevertheless, they made it all the way to the end of the show and looked to be seriously loved up, that is until, they broke up on live TV during an episode of live TV during an episode of Talking Married.

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Tracey Jewel and Dean Wells

Married At First Sight

There was a spark from the moment they met each other with the pair flirting at the altar. He wanted a brunette and the experts certainly delivered with marketing consultant Tracey, 36, who admitted she’d undergone a full makeover following her last relationship.

However, it wasn’t meant to be and their relationship ended.

However, Tracey did have a brief romance with fellow MAFS star Sean Thomson during a break from filming and this continued after the show.

Sarah Roza and Telv Williams

Married At First Sight

They seemed like the perfect match – her a 40-year-old beauty specialist, who wanted to start a family with a “real man”, and him a 35-year-old construction worker with kids of his own.

The pair went all the way and said "yes" at the final decision, but things quickly turned sour.

After their split in March 2019, they both appeared in court after each taking out an Apprehended Violence Order, which prevented them from speaking publicly about one another.

Mathew Lockett and Alycia Galbraith

Married At First Sight

Season 5 favourites Mathew and Alycia shocked fans when they tapped out of the MAFS experience. The two had moved into an apartment together, but Mat began sleeping on the couch and then decided to get his own apartment before the pair called it quits for good.

Following the show, plumber Mat, 34, said their relationship was doomed from the start.

"She's got this innocence and I'm a brat," he said. "I felt uncomfortable around her."

Jo McPharlin and Sean Donnelly

Married At First Sight

They ended their relationship very early on in the experiment, however, single mother Jo, 41, and pub manager Sean, 41, thrilled fans when they met up for a night out, sparking rumours they were back on.

Sadly, they didn't get back together, however, fans have since called for bubbly bride Jo to return to the show and get another chance at finding love.

Davina Rankin and Ryan Gallagher

Married At First Sight Australia's Ryan and Davina

It just wasn't meant to be for personal trainer Davina, 28, and tradesman Ryan, 31.

The pair broke up before the final decision. During their marriage, Davina revealed she'd shared a kiss with co-star Dean Wells - ouch!

Charlene Perera and Patrick Miller

Married at First Sight Australia's Charlene and Patrick

Brand manager Charlene, 35, and operations manager Patrick, 36, went all the way on the show and decided to stay together.

However, things didn't last with the duo releasing statements on social media.

"Charle, my heartfelt wishes for you on your journey for love as we embark on our lives post MAFS... also the journey for love will always continue in mine," he said.

Melissa Walsh and John Robertson

Married At First Sight

Journalist Melissa, 53, and Business owner John, 54, made the decision to stay together at the final decision. However, the couple decided to separate after the show.

The distance between them made it hard for their relationship to work on the outside.

The pair announced they had parted ways in a joint statement, saying: "It has been very difficult and it make us both very sad to say we have decided to no longer continue as a couple."

Troy Delmege and Ashley Irvin

Married At First Sight

The couple seemed to get on very well, however, when it came to the final stage of the experiment, they mutually ended their marriage.

And just like their split, they've remained amicable, even meeting up for drinks last year.

Gabrielle Bartlett and Nasser Sultan

Married At First Sight

Marketing coordinator/plus-size model Gabrielle, 46, and fitness instructor Nasser, 52, broke up before the final stage of the experiment.

However, Gabby did go on to find love with fellow MAFS star Sean Donnelly after the show.

Justin Fischer and Carly Bowyer

Married at First Sight

Sadly it wasn't love at first sight for entrepreneur Justin, 43, and marketing manager Carly, 34.

The pair broke up before the final decision, however, the show did work for Carly in some way, as she later found love with co-star Troy Delmege. They broke up nine months later, though.

Sean Thomsen and Blair Rachael

Married At First Sight

Railway technician Sean, 34, and executive assistant Blair, 31, didn't make it on the show.

Despite Blair begging him for a second chance, she was rejected by Sean on the show, and he went on to date Tracey Jewel.

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Sean Holland and Susan Rowlings

Sean and Susan

Sean, 35, a farmer, was paired with Susan Rowlings, 37, a mining truck driver.

While Susan's reaction was positive when Sean rode in on a horse with his cowboy style hat, after spending time together they decided not to get married officially and they have separated.

They remained friends and both have completely moved on.

On March 24th, 2018, Susan gave birth to her first son, Ashton. Although she was not with the father, who she had met online, the two are co-parenting Ashton.

Sean has also found his happily ever after, as he proposed to girlfriend Roslyn Buerckner in November 2018. The pair are now married.

Jonathan Troughton and Cheryl Maitland

Entrepreneur Jonathan, 30, married Cheryl, 25, a hair salon assistant. The couple decided to break up before the final decision had to be made - and they haven't reconciled.

Cheryl said she felt "betrayed" after fellow contestant Scarlett Cooper revealed she’d been receiving texts from Jonathan.

Cheryl got a second chance with Andrew, however, they weren't a match. The pair experienced issues from the start with Andrew complaining he never knew if Cheryl was interested and Cheryl saying he never had her back.

After a few dramatic dinners with the whole group it came to an end.

Since leaving the show, she's managed to find love with plumber Dean Gibbs, who saw her on the series.

Michael Tomic and Scarlett Cooper

Married At First Sight Australia S4 Ep2C

Stripper Michael married aspiring author Scarlett - both 30. Things didn't start well with Michael keeping his second job from Scarlett who told him she loved honesty.

The couple decided to break up before making a final decision - they are still separated.

There was a bit of drama afterwards when Scarlett said she had received texts from Jonathan Troughton in a Married at First Sight text scandal.

It doesn't look like the pair have reunited since their split. Scarlett now works as an actress while Michael has reportedly refused to talk about the show since leaving.

Nadia Stamp and Anthony Manton

Nadia and Anthony

Flight attendant Nadia, 36, married racing broadcaster Anthony, 33. They found love! Well, someone had to right?

They decided to get properly married at the end of the show - but sad news, they then broke up.

It was all a bit awkward, Nadia revealed that Anthony dumped her as soon as the cameras cut. Speaking to hit.com.au she said: "He dropped me like a hotcake."

Simon McQuillan and Alene Khatcherian

Alene and Simon

Business owner Simon was paired with registered nurse Alene.

Despite their differences, fans grew to love them, and the pair decided to stay together until the end of the experiment.

However, they soon realised it wasn't for them and separated.

Rumours began swirling that they'd rekindled their romance after the show, but sadly that's not true, and it looks like Alene might have her eye on another MAFS star instead...sort of. Find out more in our Alene and Simon guide.

Andrew Hills and Vanessa Belvedere

Andy and Vanessa

Andy, 30, was paired up with student Vanessa, 31. The couple decided to get married, but they changed their minds and ended up separating.

Vanessa made the decision to dump Andy in an emotional break up, and then moved on, sharing photos of a new man on her social media.

Based on his Instagram feed, it doesn't look like there's a new lady in his life, but it looks like he's enjoying the high life, regularly travelling and flying in hot air balloons.

We've broken down what caused Andrew and Vanessa's emotional split.

Lauren Bran and Andrew Jones

Andrew and Lauren

Lauren, 33, was coupled with firefighter Andrew, 38. The pair decided to break up before the final decision. They are still separated.

Lauren was famously the "runaway bride". She ditched Andrew in a dramatic TV moment. Don't worry he got a take two though with Cheryl, although that didn't turn out much better.

On the show, we learnt more about why Lauren dumped Andrew on Married at First Sight.

Cheryl Maitland and Andrew Jones

Hair salon assistant Cheryl, 25, was then paired with firefighter Andrew, 38. They also broke up before the final decision, and remain separated.

Sadly, Andrew has said he suffers from PTSD following the experience. He said there were trust issues and he would never appear on a show like this again.

"There's still a bit of bitterness and PTSD almost - like you see the ad and you hear the voiceovers and you still get that rush of a feeling, like you know what's going on," he told the Mail Online.

Fans criticised Andrew for the comments he made on Cheryl Maitland's intelligence and physical appearance at the boy's night.

He pretended to grope her breasts during a night in with his fellow male contestants and when asked a week later if he'd done anything wrong he denied it. "I don't know what to say to you, it was just a light-hearted boys night," he said.

Cheryl, of course, was also paired up with another contestant Jonathan before she was paired up with Andrew - both didn't work out. She's now with Dean Gibbs.

John Robertson and Deborah Brosnan

Deborah and John

Business owner John, 53, was paired with ex-model Deborah, 53. The oldest couple in the experiment they soon found themselves under the spotlight.

They also broke up before a final decision was made earlier in the experiment - they are still separated. Deborah rejected John.

Michelle Marsh and Jesse Konstantinoff

Sharon Marsh and Nick, Michelle Marsh and Jesse

Commercial cleaner Michelle was paired with retailer Jesse, both 31. They decided not to get married.

They remain separated, but they have remained friends, and have posted selfies on Instagram.

Michelle began dating Adam Medwick, a firefighter and a dad-of-one. However, she doesn’t seem to be dating anyone at the moment.

This relationship comes after she dated season two’s Jono Pitman.

And if you're wondering why there are two Marshs in the list... this season had twins take part.

Sharon Marsh and Nick Furphy

Married At First Sight Australia S4 Ep5F

Business owner Sharon was paired with carpenter Nick.

While Michelle and Jesse’s relationship never really started, Sharon and Nick seemed to make a genuine connection during the series.

They went ahead with the marriage at the end of the experiment, however, decided to separate afterwards.

“I love Nick, but after moving to Melbourne eight weeks ago to be with him, I soon realised that I’m not in love with him,” Sharon told New Idea at the time. Sharon has now moved on and met another man, Julian.

Speaking about her relationship, she told the West Australian in 2018: "He is everything I could ever want in a partner. Not to be a pessimist but I was waiting for the ‘but’ or baggage. But there wasn’t any. He’s perfect for me."

Married at First Sight Australia continues Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on E4.

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]]> Best Premier League players ranked 2026 https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/football/best-premier-league-players/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:20:03 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/football/best-premier-league-players/ Our definitive list of the best Premier League players around in 2026 – do you agree with us? The Premier League is the best league in the world – and these are the 10 best players in it.

The cliche that anyone can beat anyone still rings true but it is the amount of talent in the English top flight that really sets it apart. It isn't even just the top clubs anymore; there are players with star quality throughout the league.

Week after week, Premier League fans get to watch some of the best players on the planet – from dominant defenders, to majestic midfielders, thrilling forwards, and the top shot-stoppers – strut their stuff.

We've looked across all positions and based our picks on several factors including trophies won, historical performances and recent displays, style, ability, goals, assists and more. We've also tried to avoid being swayed by short-term dips and sudden bursts of form.

RadioTimes.com brings you our round-up of the top 10 best Premier League players in 2026.

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Best Premier League players 2026

10. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Man City)

Gianluigi Donnarumma, in yellow Man City goalkeeper kit, makes a flying save.

A new addition to the Premier League and indeed this list, Gianluigi Donnarumma is truly world class.

The Italian is considered the best goalkeeper in the award by many, with his recent Yashin Trophy win at the Ballon d'Or awards backing up that claim, and has already shown his quality between the sticks for Pep Guardiola's side.

9. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Mohamed Salah, in red Liverpool football kit, looks down as he controls the football.

The Egyptian King produced one of the greatest seasons of his career – 34 goals and 23 assists – to help the Reds to a second title in 2024/25 and he isn't done just yet.

Only three players have scored more Premier League goals than Salah, who will be keen to leapfrog Wayne Rooney on that list.

Salah's influence has started to wane, but he remains on this list... for now.

8. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Cole Palmer, in blue Chelsea football kit, blows out his cheeks as he does his signature cold celebration with teammates running in the foreground.

Cole Palmer is a true talent. The 23-year-old left Man City and quickly established himself as not only Chelsea's talisman but one of the Premier League's most effective attackers.

Masterful as both a goalscorer and creator, having notched 72 goal contributions in his first two seasons in West London, he plays with a calmness and composure few others possess.

He is a roaming, wandering presence for Enzo Maresca's Blues, afforded freedom of the final third to pick holes and exploit every single gap, every single time.

7. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Virgil van Dijk, in red Liverpool football kit, watches the ball as he prepares to control it.

Virgil van Dijk should be considered among the ranks of the all-time Premier League great defenders once he hangs up his boots, alongside Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, and John Terry to name a few.

Perhaps a little past his imperious best, the Dutch defender remains a dominant force, a constant, reassuring, stabilising presence at Anfield and captained the Reds to another Premier League last term.

The 34-year-old, who was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2019, has won the Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup and Champions League during his time with Liverpool and is far from being done just yet.

6. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)

Bruno Fernandes, in red and white Man Utd football kit, passes the ball with the referee behind him.

Where would Man Utd be without Bruno Fernandes? It simply doesn't bear thinking about for the Old Trafford faithful.

The Red Devils have been through plenty of turmoil in recent seasons but their captain remains one of the best creators in the world. Indeed, at the time of writing, no player in Europe's top five leagues has created more chances than Fernandes – and it's not even close.

There is a debate to be had about whether a deeper midfield role really suits him, or what he could've achieved had he jumped ship, but he is more than deserving of a place on this list.

5. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Bukayo Saka, in red and white Arsenal football kit with his name and the number seven on his back, blows out as he looks right.

Bukayo Saka has made the transition from Arsenal's starboy to one of the Premier League's most feared attackers over the past few seasons.

Saka's impact off the right flank cannot be underestimated – with his goals and assists central to the Gunners' recent title challenges.

Injuries limited his influence a little last term but the England star will hope this can be the season he fires the North Londoners back to the top of the pile.

4. William Saliba (Arsenal)

William Saliba, in red and white Arsenal football kit, bows his head in prayer with the goal and crowd in the background.

William Saliba is likely to dominate the Premier League for years to come, providing Arsenal continue to threaten at the sharp end of domestic and continental football.

The commanding centre-back has the physicality to deal with any striker and the pace to manage threats in behind the back four. He has it all, and if he stays in England, he'll be a top contender for the PFA Team of the Year every campaign.

Saliba is a key cog in the Premier League's best defence from each of the last two seasons and will be central as Mikel Arteta's side chase silverware this term.

3. Rodri (Man City)

Rodri, in sky blue and white Man City football kit, passes the ball with a teammate in the background.

Rodri was rightly rewarded for the key role he played in the recent success of Manchester City and Spain with the 2024 Ballon d'Or but he has not quite returned to his previous heights since recovering from a season-ending ACL injury.

Man City's struggles without him were further evidence of just how good a player the 29-year-old is. He is the gold standard among defensive midfielders, a Rolls-Royce in the middle of the park, doing City's dirty work, orchestrating a perfect symphony between attack and defence, while taking games by the scruff of the neck and chipping in with important goals himself.

Rodri was crucial in City completing the treble and lifting the Premier League five times in a row. He'll be a major part of the club's history so long as he's wearing sky blue.

2. Erling Haaland (Man City)

Erling Haaland, in sky blue Man City football kit, smiles as he slaps the club badge in celebration.

Erling Haaland is inevitable. The Man City frontman is on course to smash Alan Shearer's record and become the fastest player to 100 Premier League goals.

He may not have the playmaking ability of a forward like Harry Kane or the fast feet of Kylian Mbappe but when it comes to putting the ball in the net, Haaland is the best in the world.

Haaland has made a mockery of Premier League goalscoring statistics since heading to England. The 25-year-old is averaging around a goal per game and though last season was a disappointment, due to Man City's struggles and his injuries, he still added 34 to his tally.

Back to his brilliant best, the Etihad marksman is hunting a third Golden Boot in four years. Though he isn't always involved in City's build-up, his positioning, strength, pace and intelligence ensure he is always in the right place at the right time. That isn't luck, it's pure skill. Long may – and will – his reign continue.

1. Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Declan Rice, in red and white Arsenal kit, shouts as he points with his left hand.

Declan Rice has taken his game to another level since joining Arsenal. It feels like only a matter of time before he is wearing the captain's armband for both club and country.

The midfielder, who guided West Ham to UEFA Europa Conference League success before his move to North London, is as accomplished sitting deep as a holding midfielder as he is roaming from box to box, or even sitting higher up the field as a full No. 8.

By adding goals, assists, and serious set-piece threat to his game, Rice has established himself as arguably the best midfielder in world football.

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]]> Bridgerton season 4 soundtrack – A guide to every pop cover in the Netflix drama https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/bridgerton-soundtrack-netflix/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:18:35 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/bridgerton-soundtrack-netflix/ Wondering which orchestral covers of pop songs appear in season 4? Bridgerton season 4 part 2 is finally upon us, continuing the love story between the second eldest son Benedict Bridgerton and the mysterious Sophie Baek.

The Netflix series might be set during the Regency era, but various efforts have been made to build bridges with modern audiences, from the show’s emphasis on feminist characters, to its use of diverse casting.

Another element of Bridgerton that will undoubtedly resonate with modern viewers is the soundtrack, which features a wealth of orchestral covers of modern pop songs.

Although, having said that, the first episode in the new instalment (episode 7) – which marks a tonal shift as grief takes hold of the Bridgerton house – doesn't actually feature any musical covers. "We didn’t want to have some cover take away from that emotion," music supervisor Justin Kamps told Tudum. "It didn’t seem like the right episode."

But that doesn’t take long to change, with subsequent episodes featuring classical covers of Paramore, Olivia Rodrigo and Coldplay, as well as Charli XCX, Camila Cabello and Lord Huron.

To help you place all the songs, we've put together a comprehensive list of every tune that features in season 4. If you scroll a little further, we've also included the full soundtracks for previous instalments.

Without further ado, here are all the songs in Bridgerton season 4 part 2's soundtrack – including the original recording artist and who does the cover.

Bridgerton season 4 part 2 soundtrack: Every pop cover featured

Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in Bridgerton.

360

Episode: 5
Original by: Charli XCX
Performed by: Peter Gregson

Birds of a Feather

Episode: 5
Original by: Billie Eilish
Performed by: Gemini Strings

Lose Control

Episode: 5
Original by: Teddy Swims
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

Just What I Needed

Episode: 6
Original by: The Cars
Performed by: Altum Quartet

Fields of Gold

Episode: 6
Original by: Sting
Performed by: Music Lab Collective

Never Be the Same

Episode: 8
Original by: Camila Cabello
Performed by: Strings From Paris

The Night We Met

Episode: 8
Original by: Lord Huron
Performed by: Joni Fuller

Bridgerton season 4 part 1 soundtrack

Week 5 Bridgerton

Life in Technicolor

Episode: 1
Original by: Coldplay
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love

Episode: 1
Original by: Usher ft. Pitbull
Performed by: Strings From Paris

Never Let You Go

Episode: 1
Original by: Third Eye Blind
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

Enchanted

Episode: 2
Original by: Taylor Swift
Performed by: Joseph William Morgan

All I Wanted

Episode: 3
Original by: Paramore
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

bad idea right?

Episode: 4
Original by: Olivia Rodrigo
Performed by: Caleb Chan

Bridgerton season 3 part 2 soundtrack

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington. She is wearing a green gown and is holding a fan as she looks across with a shocked expression

POV

Episode: 5
Original by: Ariana Grande
Performed by: Strings from Paris

Thunder

Episode: 6
Original by: Imagine Dragons
Performed by: Thomas Mercier

Confident

Episode: 6
Original by: Demi Lovato
Performed by: Archer Marsh

Yellow

Episode: 7
Original by: Coldplay
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

You Belong With Me

Episode: 7
Original by: Taylor Swift
Performed by: Duomo

Lights (Stripped Down)

Episode: 8
Original by: Ellie Goulding
Performed by: Archer Marsh

All I Want

Episode: 8
Original by: Tori Kelly
Performed by: Kris Bowers

Speaking about the tunes featured throughout this season, music supervisor Justin Kamps told Tudum: "We have a lot of covers that aren’t necessarily part of ball sequences this year, and it’s because we found some cute places to insert something that can play as a fun cover [but] doesn’t necessarily have to be attached to a dance sequence."

Two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Tori Kelly is also the first to record an original song for the popular period drama, saying of the experience: "The fact that this is the first time an original song has been a part of Bridgerton makes the whole experience feel even more special!

"Really, I’m so excited that I get to be a part of this amazing show in my own way."

Bridgerton season 3 part 1 soundtrack

abcdefu

Episode: 1
Original by: Gayle
Performed by: Vitula

Dynamite

Episode: 2
Original by: BTS
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

Jealous

Episode: 2
Original by: Nick Jonas
Performed by: Shimmer

Cheap Thrills

Episode: 3
Original by: Sia
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

Happier Than Ever

Episode: 3
Original by: Billie Eilish
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

Snow on the Beach

Episode: 4
Original by: Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey
Performed by: Atwood Quartet

Give Me Everything

Episode: 4
Original by: Pitbull
Performed by: Archer Marsh

Discussing the soundtrack with The Hollywood Reporter, showrunner Jess Bromwell told The Hollywood Reporter: "I’ll say, this season because it’s leaning more into the rom-com sensibility and has at its heart a very strong woman, it felt right to include some pop anthems from some really strong women. So you’ll see Taylor Swift. You’ll see Demi Lovato. You’ll see Billie Eilish, etc.

"But when we’re choosing songs, we think a lot about what is gonna make people lean in and go, “What’s that song?” Versus what’s instantly going to be recognizable and take people too quickly out of the show. We want to tiptoe that line as much as we can."

Speaking about the musicality of this season, Bridgerton music supervisor Justin Kamps told Tudum: "We have a lot of covers that aren’t necessarily part of ball sequences this year, and it’s because we found some cute places to insert something that can play as a fun cover [but] doesn’t necessarily have to be attached to a dance sequence."

Bridgerton season 2 soundtrack

Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton in Bridgerton season 2

Stay Away

Episode: 1
Original by: Nirvana
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

Material Girl

Episode: 1
Original by: Madonna
Performed by: Kris Bowers

Diamonds

Episode: 1
Original by: Rihanna
Performed by: Hannah V & Joe Rodwell

Sofia

Episode: 4
Original by: Askjell, iris, AURORA

Dancing on My Own

Episode: 4
Original by: Robyn
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

You Oughta Know

Episode: 5
Original by: Alanis Morissette
Performed by: Duomo

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Episode: 6
Performed by: Kris Bowers

Sign of the Times

Episode: 6
Original by: Harry Styles
Performed by: Steve Horner

What About Us

Episode: 6
Original by: P!nk
Performed by: Duomo

How Deep Is Your Love

Episode: 7
Original by: Calvin Harris & Disciples
Performed by: Kiris

Wrecking Ball

Episode: 8
Original by: Miley Cyrus
Performed by: Midnight String Quartet

Bridgerton season 1 soundtrack

Bridgerton Simon and Daphne

thank u, next

Episode: 1
Original by: Ariana Grande
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

Girls Like You

Episode: 1
Original by: Maroon 5
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

In My Blood

Episode: 2
Original by: Shawn Mendes
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

bad guy

Episode: 3
Original by: Billie Eilish
Performed by: Vitamin String Quartet

Strange (feat. Hillary Smith)

Episode: 5
Original by: Celeste
Performed by: Kris Bowers

Wildest Dreams

Episode: 6
Original by: Taylor Swift
Performed by: Duomo

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

The show also features an original score by Kris Bowers. From Call Me Simon and The Duel to Flawless My Dear, the song titles correlate to key moments in the series, including Daphne's successful presentation at court and meeting with Queen Charlotte.

Read on for the original songs featured in the Bridgerton soundtrack.

Flawless My Dear
The Latest Whistledown
We Could Form An Attachment
Shock and Delight
Simon and Lady Danbury
What Women Do Best
Call Me Simon
Sommerset House
When You Are Alone
Feeling Exceptional
What You Saw Was A Lie
The Duel
A Love Based on Friendship
All is Fair in Love and War
Miserable Together, Happy Apart
Come With Me
One Last Dance
Love is A Choice
A Grand Finish

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]]> Industry season 4 cast: Full list of new and returning characters https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/industry-cast-bbc/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:40:06 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/industry-cast-bbc/ The investment banking drama returns for its fourth outing. It's only a matter of days until Industry returns on our screens for what is set to be another gripping instalment, this time with a step away from the walls of Pierpoint & Co.

The stellar main cast is once again headed up by Myha'la, Marisa Abela and Ken Leung, with season 3's Kit Harington returning as Sir Henry Muck who is balancing his own personal problems while trying to get to grips with married life to Yasmin.

Their relationship in season 4 is "spinning out of control", according to Abela, who also teased: "She is not only a wife, but essentially a caregiver to someone who resents her for needing her care."

Yasmin's somewhat love triangle is no more with the departure of Harry Lawtey, who was previously part of the core cast as Robert Spearing. Lawtey exited the series and previously told The Telegraph: "Ultimately I feel like I’m in a place where I’ve said everything I had to say with a character, and I think both me and the writers felt mutually happy with where we left him."

But have no fear as there are plenty of new characters set to fill the void, with the likes of Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton, Claire Forlani (Departure) and Kal Penn (Designated Survivor) joining the cast, as well as The Handmaid's Tale star Max Minghella, The Last Showgirl's Kiernan Shipka, and The Serial Killer's Wife's Jack Farthing.
How do they slot into this season's drama? Well, read on for everything you need to know about the returning faces and new additions to Industry season 4 below. If you also need a refresher on the previous season's characters, scroll on for those too.

Industry season 4 cast: Full list of new and returning characters

The following cast members have been confirmed for Industry season 4. For more information about the characters and where you've seen the actors who play them before, read on.

Myha'la as Harper Stern
Marisa Abela as Yasmin Kara-Hanani, Lady Muck
Kit Harington as Sir Henry Muck
Charlie Heaton as Jim Dycker
Toheeb Jimoh as Kwabena Bannerman
Kal Penn as Jay Jonah Atterbury
Miriam Petche as Sweetpea Golightly
Sagar Radia as Rishi Ramdani
Kiernan Shipka as Hayley Clay
Ken Leung as Eric Tao
Max Minghella as Whitney Halberstram
Andrew Havill as Alexander, Viscount Norton
Roger Barclay as Otto Mostyn
Tom Stourton as James Ashford
Jack Farthing as Edward Smith
Amy James-Kelly as Jennifer Bevan
Claire Forlani as Cordelia Hanani-Spyrka
Edward Holcroft as Sebastian Stefanowicz

Myha'la plays Harper Stern

Myha'la as Harper Stern in Industry season 4.

Who is Harper? Originally from New York, Harper started as a graduate trainee at London investment bank Pierpoint & Co but lied about her educational background on her CV. Her career journey has been tumultuous, but now she's working at Otto Mostyn's fund. However, when she starts feeling as though Otto is watching her and trying to control her fund, she's keen to find a way out.

Where have I seen Myha'la before? You might know her from the Loch Henry episode of Black Mirror, Netflix thriller Leave the World Behind, comedy-horror Bodies Bodies Bodies or Swiped.

Marisa Abela plays Yasmin Kara-Hanani, Lady Muck

Marisa Abela in Industry season 4, sitting back in an office chair, wearing an orange jumper and matching scarf.

Who is Yasmin? While Yasmin used to be stationed on the Foreign Exchange Sales (FX) desk at Pierpoint, a brief stint in Private Wealth Management and then a stint on the CPS desk, Yasmin and went on to manage Pierpoint's relationship with Sir Henry, she has now reached the levels of high society she's clearly always been destined for. Married to Henry, things aren't quite as plain sailing as they seem with Yasmin left weighing up her options. Nevertheless, she's set to forge a new path in Henry's new company, which sees her "looked at as useful by those around her and that's probably the happiest that we ever get to see Yasmin," according to Abela.

Where have I seen Marisa Abela before? Abela won a BAFTA for her role as Yasmin in Industry but her CV includes playing singer Amy Winehouse in Back to Black, as well as credits in Netflix's Rogue Agent, Sky thriller COBRA and Black Bag.

Ken Leung plays Eric Tao

Ken Leung as Eric Tao in Industry season 4.

Who is Eric? While Eric was previously made a partner at Pierpoint, he's back in the US trying to get as far away from his past life. However, Eric can't resist the pull of working in that world again and with mentee Harper – even if his personal life is somewhat in ruins.

Where have I seen Ken Leung before? He starred in M Night Shyamalan's thriller Old and played Miles in Lost. You might also recognise him from Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series, American medical drama The Night Shift and X-Men: The Last Stand.

Kit Harington plays Sir Henry Muck

Kit Harington as Sir Henry Muck in Industry season 4.

Who is Henry? A British aristocrat who previously ran green tech energy company Lumi, Henry's life has changed quite a bit since we last saw him. Now navigating newlywed life with Yasmin, a failed politics career and new opportunities, Henry initially seems to be on a downward spiral.

What else has Kit Harington been in? He's best known for Game of Thrones. Other projects include Netflix's Criminal: UK and the Marvel film Eternals.

Sagar Radia plays Rishi Ramdani

Sagar Radia as Rishi Ramdani in Industry season 4.

Who is Rishi? A former trader at Pierpoint who has a sharp tongue and a wicked temper, Rishi's world imploded in season 3 as he tried avoiding paying his six-figure gambling debts. That all caught up with him when bookie Vinay (Asim Chaudhry) came knocking for his six-figure cash loan and shockingly shot his wife dead. Now, Rishi is dealing with the fallout from that and he's "still suffering with a large amount of guilt, deep shock, and potentially denial," according to Radia.

Where have I seen Sagar Radia before? He played AJ Nair in ITV's The Good Karma Hospital.

Miriam Petche plays Sweetpea Golightly

Miriam Petche as Sweetpea Golightly in Industry season 4

Who is Sweetpea? A former graduate trainee at Pierpoint, Sweetpea has never been afraid to voice her opinion but now she's working with Harper at Mostyn Asset Management.

What else has Miriam Petche been in? Her most notable role before Industry was the fantasy children's drama The Worst Witch.

Roger Barclay plays Lord Otto Mostyn

Roger Barclay as Otto Mostyn speaks in a luxury home to Marisa Abela as Yasmin Kara-Hanani in Industry.

Who is Otto Mostyn? Henry's powerful and influential godfather, to whom Yasmin's dead father owed money. Mostyn begins season 4 as Harper's new boss after she joins his company. However, he's not as well-meaning as it may seem.

What else has Roger Barclay been in? Barclay has also appeared in The Bay and the Johnny English films.

Andrew Havill plays Alexander, Viscount Norton

Andrew Havill seated at a desk as Viscount Norton in Industry season 4.

Who is Lord Norton? A media mogul who owns right-wing newspapers and is the paternal uncle of Sir Henry Muck. He also proves to be another father figure for Yasmin.

What else has Andrew Havill been in? Havill is best known for appearing in numerous costume dramas, including Downton Abbey, The Crown, The Nevers, and Taboo.

Conor MacNeill as Kenny Kilbane

Conor MacNeill as Kenny Kilbane in a shirt and gilet in Industry.

Who is Kenny? A former VP on the FX desk at Pierpoint and Yasmin's former line manager. After a stint in rehab, Kenny continued to work on bettering himself, but was fired by Eric. Kenny returns to help Harper's business in season 4.

Where have I seen Conor MacNeill before? His CV includes BBC true crime drama The Sixth Commandment and thriller The Tourist, Channel 4 police procedural No Offence and Irish series An Crisis. MacNeill is also set to star in Outlander prequel series, Blood of My Blood.

New Industry season 4 cast members

Charlie Heaton as Jim Dycker

Charlie Heaton as James Dycker in Industry season 4.

Who is Jim Dycker? A financial journalist who is trying to get to the bottom of a major scoop.

What else has Charlie Heaton been in? Heaton is best known for his role as Jonathan Byers in Stranger Things, but has also starred in DCI Banks and Casualty. In terms of films, Heaton has appeared in Marrowbone, The New Mutants and No Future.

Toheeb Jimoh as Kwabena Bannerman

Toheeb Jimoh as Kwabena Bannerman in Industry season four.

Who is Kwabena Bannerman? Kwabena is a trader working with Harper and Sweetpea who comes from a privately educated background. "He’s got the kind of innate confidence that only lifelong financial stability can give you," Jimoh teases.

What else has Toheeb Jimoh been in? Jimoh is best known for his role as Sam Obisanya in Ted Lasso, also having had roles in The Power and Anthony.

Kal Penn as Jay Jonah Atterbury

Kal Penn as Jay Jonah Atterbury in Industry season 4.

Who is Jay Jonah Atterbury? The CEO of payment processing company Tender, Jay works closely with Whitney but seems to have let the power of manning the company go to his head.

What else has Kal Penn been in? Penn is known for his roles in Designated Survivor, House and How I Met Your Mother. He has had recent roles in American Horror Story: NYC and The Santa Clauses.

Kiernan Shipka as Hayley Clay

Kiernan Shipka as Hayley Clay in Industry season 4.

Who is Hayley Clay? Haley is an employee at Tender who is an intriguing new addition to the cast. "She's tenacious, feisty, mysterious, and down to play ball," according to Shipka.

What else has Kiernan Shipka been in? Shipka is known for her roles in Mad Men as Sally Draper, as well as her leading role as Sabrina in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. In terms of films, she has most recently starred in The Last Showgirl, Sweethearts and Red One.

Max Minghella as Whitney Halberstram

Max Minghella sits in a board room as Whitney Halberstram in Industry season 4.

Who is Whitney Halberstram? Whitney is the CFO at Tender and is keen to take the company from just being a payment processor to a full-blown bank. He's "brimming with ruthless ambition," having a "silver tongue and a mercurial past," according to Minghella.

What else has Max Minghella been in? Minghella is best known for his role in The Handmaid's Tale as Nick Blaine, having also starred in The Social Network, The Mindy Project, Babylon and Spiral.

Amy James-Kelly as Jennifer Bevan MP

Amy James-Kelly as Jennifer Bevan in Industry season 4.

Who is Jennifer Bevan? Jennifer is an MP who went head-to-head with Henry in their local election but becomes close to Yasmin as they become increasingly useful to each other. "Jenni is young, keen and has that naive determination to drive change that we'll see be constantly tested throughout," James-Kelly teases.

What else has Amy James-Kelly been in? James-Kelly is best known for her role as Maddie Heath in Coronation Street, but has also had roles in Safe, Gentleman Jack, Three Families, Everyone Else Burns and Military Wives.

Industry season 3 cast

Harry Lawtey plays Robert Spearing

Harry Lawtey as Robert Spearing on the phone in a garden in Industry.

Who is Robert? He works on the CPS desk at Pierpoint. Robert has also been assigned to look after Sir Henry and ensure that the bank's needs are being met. Robert is now dating Venetia, but still has a complicated relationship with toxic client Nicole.

Where have I seen Harry Lawtey before? The actor starred in BBC romantic comedy-drama You & Me, mystery series Magpie Murders, Netflix's The Letter for the King and the Joker sequel film as Harvey Dent.

Sarah Parish plays Nicole Craig

Sarah Parish plays Elizabeth Bancroft

Who is Nicole? A Pierpoint client who takes no prisoners. She is a sexual predator who has targeted Harry, Harper, Venetia and likely others.

Where have I seen Sarah Parish before? Her extensive CV includes Harlan Coben's Stay Close, crime dramas Bancroft and Broadchurch, sitcom Trollied, BBC comedy W1A, Netflix YA drama Geek Girl, and more.

Indy Lewis plays Venetia Berens

Venetia stood outside the office

Who is Venetia? She works on the FX Desk at Pierpoint. Venetia is described as "bright-eyed, razor-sharp and not afraid to talk back to those in power". She's dating Harry when season 3 opens.

Where have I seen Indy Lewis before? She has also appeared in Spanish-American drama La Fortuna.

Adam Levy plays Charles Hanani

Charles sat on a chair after a run

Who is Charles? Yasmin's "jet-setting playboy" father. Charles has been embezzling money from his publishing company and is now on the run.

Where have I seen Adam Levy before? He appeared in Netflix's The Witcher as Mousesack.

Elena Saurel plays Anna Gearing

Elena Saurel as Anna Gearing, sat on stage at a conference.

Who is Anna? The head of FutureDawn Partners, an ethical investment fund, is Harper's boss after taking a chance on her and making her her assistant.

What else has Elena Saurel been in? You might know her from the ITV comedy Buffering with Iain Stirling.

Trevor White plays Bill Adler

Trevor White sits at a board table as Bill Adler in Industry season 3.

Who is Adler? The global head of FICC at Pierpoint, Adler is a major voice at Pierpoint and is an old colleague of Eric's who he goes way back with.

What else has Trevor White been in? A Canadian and British actor, White has had numerous film and television credits, with recurring roles in the series The Durrells, Millennium, Episodes, Hunted, and X Company.

Sarah Goldberg plays Petra Koenig

Sarah Goldberg as Petra Koenig in a roll neck and gold necklace in Industry season 3.

Who is Petra? A FutureDawn portfolio manager. She joins forces with Harper, much to the ire of her colleague and so-called friend Anna.

What else has Sarah Goldberg been in? Goldberg is best known for Bill Hader's comedy-drama Barry.

Fiona Button plays Denise Oldroyd

Who is Denise? A lawyer and friend to Yasmin, Denise is the older sister of Yasmin's ex-beau Seb. Denise also strikes up a spark with Eric.

What else has Fiona Button been in? Button is best known for her role as Rose Defoe in The Split but has also starred in Grantchester, Death in Paradise and Truelove.

Industry seasons 1-3 are available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK, and season 4 premieres on Monday 12th January 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The drama airs on HBO in the US.

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]]> Meet the real-life muggles named Harry Potter https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/meet-the-real-life-muggles-named-harry-potter/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:24 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/meet-the-real-life-muggles-named-harry-potter/ How sharing a name with the Boy Who Lived transfigured the lives of a knighted criminal lawyer, a fitness guru and more. This article was originally published on 29 March 2018, and the interviews carried out that year.

Just before midnight on 1 November 1981, a rather severe-looking woman named Minerva McGonagall made a revelatory prediction. Although only a tabby cat mere minutes before, she was now standing beside a tall elderly man known as Albus Dumbledore, the two animatedly discussing the orphan baby they would soon leave on the darkened footsteps of number 4 Privet Drive.

"This boy will be famous!” McGonagall whispered to her companion, who was placing yet another lemon drop in the mouth hiding beneath his flowing silver beard. "There will be books written about him – every child in our world will know his name!”

She was, of course, completely correct. The baby, a young wizard called Harry Potter, would soon possess one of the most celebrated names on the planet. It was a name that became emblazoned across JK Rowling's novels, which went on to sell 500 million copies worldwide in 74 languages. Four syllables that would garner their own registered trademark and font.

And even today, almost 30 years since The Philosopher's Stone was published, ‘Harry Potter’ is still a name more popular on Google than Donald Trump, Taylor Swift and Jesus Christ.

Though, however right McGonagall's prophecy was, she had overlooked something huge. While the Boy Who Lived would soon bear the world’s most famous name, so too would a set of other Harry Potters across the country. The estimated 23 Harry Potters of voting age residing in the UK, for instance.

Although having no dealings with Hogwarts, Hagrids, Horcruxes, Hedwigs, Hippogriffs or Hufflepuffs, these Harry Potters would forever now be entwined with conversations about the wizarding world – whether they wanted to or not.

Is the name a permanent curse to their lives or simply a spellbinding conversation starter? Thanks to a few real Harry Potters, we don’t have to guess the answer to that question. We got to know five of these muggles – or at least wizards well-abiding The Official Magical Secrets Act – to discover exactly how the name has shaped their lives, for better and worse.

So, pour yourself a pumpkin juice and grab a chair by the common room fire. It’s time to meet the Harrys…

Sir Harry Potter, lawyer

If you have ever heard of a Harry Potter without a lightning-shape scar, it’s probably this one. The defence criminal lawyer, legal historian and ordained priest has unleashed his booming Scottish voice across TV and radio, featuring on The One Show and presenting BBC Four’s The Strange Case of the Law – much to the enjoyment of viewers…

And his name doesn’t just raise eyebrows on X, but also conjures an unusually upbeat tone during criminal trials. "It gets a lot of amusement, especially in the Crown Court,” admits Potter. "Once I was representing a man called Martin Luther King and in the next court there was a Gandhi on trial. People were falling on the floor laughing as the tannoy was calling for the three of us.”

Now, you might think a lawyer who is subject to sniggering might not be a very good one in the eyes of the jury. And it’s also reasonable to assume a lawyer who can’t examine witnesses such as the Sheriff of Nottingham or somebody called Michael Caine – as Potter has also done – without inducing chortles throughout the courthouse would be a disaster to a client. Quite the opposite.

“Juries love it. They smile at me when they don’t with other barristers. And if you put the jury in a good mood, they’re easier to impress,” says Potter. “Prosecutors often make a mistake when they introduce me as Harry Potter as it gives me an instant advantage. And they know it probably gives me a bit of an edge, but it amuses them too.”

However, occasionally his name can accidentally interfere with proceedings. “I once had a client who the judge ordered a psychiatric report for,” remembers Potter. “It came back as this huge 17-page thing that concluded he was delusional because he thought his barrister was Harry Potter. The judge turned to me and said ‘I think we’ll be getting another report, Mr Potter!’”

It’s incidents like this that saw Potter writing to JK Rowling herself, outlining that he was a lawyer working in chambers (“’I’m the real Harry Potter and I know the chamber of secrets!’ I said”) and querying whether he was actually the source of the boy wizard’s moniker – “Because I’m Scottish I asked if she heard my name when she was living in Edinburgh,” Potter explains.

And amazingly, Rowling replied. And while she broke the bad news that the fictional Potter wasn’t inspired by the lawyer one, Rowling did reveal its source: Harry was simply her favourite name and the Potters were her next-door neighbours.

Not the answer Potter was looking for, perhaps, but Rowling’s words provided something much more valuable: “I keep that letter safe – it’s probably my pension fund!” he chuckles.

Harry Potter, former student at Sheffield University

Like the Harry above, this Potter was born before The Philosopher’s Stone was published – but only by five months. This meant that although not named after the Boy who Lived (“my parents like to make that very clear,” he says), JK Rowling’s Wizarding World has constantly been a part of his own. “It’s always been there, from when I was a kid,” explains Potter. “I was never ‘Harry’ or never just ‘Potter’ – I was always called the full ‘Harry Potter’ at school.”

Not that this was a bad thing. As Potter recalls, this recognition slowly treated him to some, as he says, “pretty cool stuff”. For instance, remember when bookstores invited in streams of wizarding fans for the midnight launch of the latest Hogwarts novel? Well, on 21 July 2007, Potter opened up his Exeter branch of WH Smith to mark the release of The Deathly Hallows. “They even got me dressed up in a wizard’s outfit,” remembers Potter. “But I got a book out of it so I wasn’t complaining!”

But as he got older things got more, as Potter puts it, “intense”. “Family holidays were always interesting,” he says. “I don’t know what it is about American immigration, but they really like to make a scene. They have really stern faces for everyone else and then I step up and they’ll shout out ‘oh damn! Harry Potter?!’ and get up to show the other officers my passport.”

That’s not even the weirdest incident Potter has experienced in an airport. “In 2013 I was on a trip with my school. There were about 30 or 40 of us there when somebody spotted Gary Oldman [who plays Sirius Black in the Harry Potter movies]. And then, of course, somebody in my class decided to shout out about my name.

“[Oldman] thought it was a joke, but played along. ‘Oh really?’ he said grinning. Then he pulled me forward from the crowd – I was hiding at the back because I knew this would happen. He read my passport, paused and went ‘oh s**t!’ I was really chuffed.”

Harry Potter, marketing & customer services worker

Dive into a Pensieve brimming with this Harry’s earliest memories and you’ll notice a recurring presence: Pottermania. Aged four and barely able to read JK Rowling’s first book when it hit stores, Harry was swamped with interest over his name. “I remember The Sun newspaper and BBC round my house,” he remembers. “It was a lot to ask of a kid, but I did enjoy it.”

His name soon led to bigger perks, particularly when Potter was invited to the London premiere of The Chamber of Secrets in 2002. “I went with my mum,” he remembers. “All these stars were walking down the carpet and then there was us – all the photographers were left asking ‘who are they?’” And after confounding the national press, Potter was even allowed to view the film with the stars, watching it while sitting next to Vinnie Jones.

However, for a 24-year-old working in the marketing department of a shelving company, the spell has since worn off slightly. Potter still gets emails from clients thanking him for “working his magic”, but his name has become somewhat of a bludger. “I play golf. I really love it so I wanted to enter a competition. So I called up to register and on hearing my name they said it wasn’t April Fool’s Day and slammed the phone down. Sometimes the name really doesn’t work in my favour,” he laughs.

Harry Potter, salesman

Harry Potter 2

If the wizarding Harry Potter ever packs in the auror work and tries his hand at a muggle business, we’ve got one tip: print off more business cards. “I can get through 80 to 100 at an event,” this Potter, a business development manager, explains. “Often I have people coming up to my stall saying ‘I’m sorry, I’m just here to get a business card with Harry Potter’s name on it’. I don’t mind it, though – it’s a great ice-breaker. And it’s good to be remembered if you’re selling the right stuff!”

And he hasn’t only found the name useful for shifting a sale. For instance, on accidentally arriving to the British Library’s Harry Potter History of Magic exhibition an hour late, Potter was able to gain entry with a flick of his ID. “As soon as my friend told them my name and they checked it we were sent straight in. They even said to not worry about closing time – ‘you stay as long as you want!’”

But perhaps most valuable of all, Potter has been gifted an easy fancy dress idea. “I’ve dressed as a wizard about five times now,” he says. “I think people always think I’d never be up for it, but it’s part of Halloween!”

Harry Potter, fitness & nutrition coach

Harry Ashton Potter

Wizarding gyms probably aren’t a concept you've given much consideration (well, not since the whole ‘Neville Longbottomed’ meme), but here’s a man who may change that. This Harry Potter is a workout fanatic keen on sharing his exercise and nutritional knowledge through his Instagram and YouTube streams.

However, instead of encouraging followers to build a Victor Krum physique, Potter markets himself as a specialist in superhero muscle. In fact, he goes by ‘Harry Ashton Potter’ online to stand out from Hogwarts’ finest. “Also I think just using "Harry Potter" would cause some people to think that I was using a fake name,” he explains.

And what about in his everyday life? Although he admits the novelty of the name “has worn off”, the same can’t be said of those close to him. “Sometimes my friends will say ‘ask him what his surname is’ [when meeting new people]. Then I usually pretend to not have a clue what they're on about so they end up looking stupid.”

So, from the story of Harry Potter and the psychiatric report to Harry Potter and the golf club quarrel, each of the above have faced their own unique experience of carrying the boy wizard’s name. But what do these people – hereby Sir Harry, Student Potter, Salesman Potter, Marketing Potter and Fitness Potter – all have in common?

Firstly: the majority prefer JRR Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings – only two of the above actually have a firm grasp of the Potter story. And even those who are fans of the books and films have to admire them privately. “I’m a big fan of both, but I have to pretend that I’m impartial to it,” says Student Potter. “Years ago, I got a pair of Gryffindor winter gloves and got absolutely roasted for wearing them. Never again!”

Secondly, they hate making restaurant reservations. Or paying bills over the phone. Or, well, anything that requires stating their full name. “There’s normally a titter in the background or they’ll say ‘come on, give us your real one’,” says Sir Harry. “I haven’t yet been stopped by the police while driving, but I suspect they would nick me for giving a false identity. They’d probably get out the breathalyser too.”

It’s not an inconvenience reserved for the offline world, either. Each of the Potters has been met by the same disbelief on social media. “I signed up to Facebook when I was 13, but every time a new Potter film came out Facebook banned me thinking that my account wasn’t real,” recalls Student Potter. “Each time I had to send off a scan of my passport and about two weeks later I’d be able to go on Facebook again. It was unbelievably frustrating!”

And he was a Potter lucky enough to be granted an account in the first place. Sites like Facebook and X have denied others, assuming they’re setting up a page with a false name. And ironically, that’s just what they had to do to get accepted. Harry Potters across the globe have been forced to invent a new moniker, either simply utilising the Scandinavian alphabet (here’s a shout out to the Harry Pøtters out there), promoting their middle names or even assuming a pseudonym.

Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban

And it’s not just a problem with social media. Ironically, if you're born Harry Potter you become virtually anonymous online. Search for yourself and any mentions – good or bad – will be buried beneath volumes of wizarding memes, Reddit threads and ‘Draco Malfoy is definitely a werewolf’ fan theories.

On the plus side, this digital invisibility cloak means your personal details and shared pictures will be Google-proof – identity fraud won’t be a concern. And, if like Sir Harry, you wrote a book before JK Rowling then you might see a boost in sales due to a mass of confused fans (“I imagine children getting books about capital punishment are quite surprised!” he says with a chuckle).

However, being a young Harry Potter also means it’s near impossible to make a name for yourself on the web – even if you try to put a twist on it: “I’m thinking about going into consultancy and using my initials to get further up the Google rankings, but HP is one of the biggest businesses out there,” says Student Potter with a grin. “I don’t know if I’d make any money!”

And no, these Harry Potters can’t use their connection to Hogwarts to bolster business either. If they’re not licensed by Warner Bros and try to set up a company that waters down the Harry Potter brand – for example, by setting up a Harry Potter dry cleaners with winks to JK Rowling’s world inside – then they might be heading towards a lawsuit. In fact, a “Harry Potter Dry Cleaners” is one of the most commonly cited examples of trademark dilution in the US.

So, these Harry Potters won’t be raking in the galleons with a self-named business any time soon. But they do have a huge advantage getting employed at somebody else’s company. “The name definitely makes me stand out in interviews,” admits Salesman Potter. “It changes the dynamics of the whole thing as well. [The interviewer] might get a good measure of me if they make Harry Potter jokes and I receive them well. Part of being a functional person in society is being able to make fun out of yourself, I guess.”

And even better than securing you a job, going by the name of Harry Potter might win you an election. At least, that’s what happened to Sir Harry. From 2002 he served a term on Greenwich council in London, coming top in his local polls by only two votes. “That was the name,” he says. “In a local election, a few votes are all it needs. And when I was around canvassing I found there were quite a few children that followed me because they heard I was Harry Potter. Recognition helps.”

Our Student Potter also achieved election victory last year, in an uncontested – yet still problematic – contest. “I was running unchallenged to my international students committee, but I wasn’t the only name on the ballot paper. There was me and the acronym for ‘re-open nominations’, just ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘RON’. I was thinking ‘oh god, why me!?’” he laughs. “But usually the name helps. I’m thinking of going into politics and fingers crossed it makes a difference.”

The Hogwarts students in herbology class in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Yet even the Potters we spoke to who had no ambitions of power have been scrutinised like a politician. “Because of the name people are going to remember if you do anything wrong,” explains Salesman Potter. “If you make somebody feel bad or do something embarrassing you’re not going to get away with it. You have to make a conscious effort to be on your best behaviour all the time. It makes things a bit less natural than what it should be.

“The name takes away a bit of privacy. When I was three days into university people had heard about me before we met… I think a lot of the conversations I have with new people aren’t made in confidence. You know that they’re going to tell somebody they’ve spoken to you. And depending on how the conversation went, they might share details as well. I know if somebody hears my name they’re probably going to tell five people about it.”

Student Potter can relate: “I remember a few weeks into my first year when people were posting about me on [anonymous sharing app] Yik Yak. People were like ‘oh my God, there’s a guy called Harry Potter in my politics seminar!’ or ‘There’s a bloke in my flat block called Harry Potter!’ These posts were getting 60 or 70 upvotes every day. I was thinking ‘who are these people!? Who’s doing this?

“I remember too walking to a seminar on a busy street and a guy stopping in front of me, taking out his headphones and shouting ‘YOU’RE A WIZARD, HARRY!’. It was quite intense.”

It’s not just at university. These Harry Potters have gone through similar encounters during each new phase of their life. Whether starting a new job or school, they have to go through a recognition process that the actual wizarding Harry could relate to. “In school assembly in my first week they decided to call out my name. Everyone started whispering – it was just like that scene from The Philosopher's Stone,” recalls Salesman Potter.

Those who grew up at the height of Pottermania have been particularly influenced by their name. And it’s easy to think why: imagine if you were called Harry Potter and 75 per cent of people you ever met wanted to discuss your name (an estimation given by one Potter). Not only would that be all you’ve known, but it’s also the first impression you leave on everyone else. As Student Potter says: “I do find it bizarre how much it shapes my identity when I first meet people. It can really define me.”

But here’s the thing: if the name did somewhat transfigure their characters, it didn’t craft them into a set of anxious individuals or deeply-frustrated men waiting for the next ‘10 points to Gryffindor!’ jibe. Far from it: rather than shying away from the topic, each of the Potters we spoke to were extremely open about their connection to JK Rowling's character. They were easy-going, jolly, honest, confident and brilliantly self-deprecating too. Each one, to put it simply, was just incredibly nice.

True, we took a somewhat biased sample of Harry Potters – not only are these the ones who agreed to speak to us, but they’re all Potters who haven’t decided to change their name (the few of these hard-to-find former Potters we contacted declined an interview).

But the majority of Potters we spoke to were up for a chat. And despite going through years of – what most would consider – anxiety-provoking situations, they still were incredibly upbeat about their experiences.

In fact, none said they felt the need to file a deed poll. Pop a name tag on each of the above, stand them in front of the Mirror of Erised and each would still see ‘Harry Potter’ written on the reflected sticker.

Why? One possible reason: they’re never short of conversation. Granted, it’s the same are-you-really-called-Harry-Potter talk that’s a novelty for strangers, but it’s a topic they’re well-trained in. “It’s always nice to start off with a joke – assuring them you’re not actually a wizard,” explains Student Potter. “I think it makes me friendlier, more willing to have a laugh and get to know somebody better. It’s better than awkward small talk.”

It’s also a name that people can’t help but warm towards. Tell somebody you’re called Harry Potter and they’ll instantly think of a beloved childhood character. Barriers are broken down as people plug into JK Rowling’s fantasy world, home of happy memories and adolescent wonder. And, as Sir Harry Potter delicately puts it, “If you were called Hitler or Stalin it would probably put off some, but the name attracts people.

“It gives pleasure to others. And if you can make people smile at relatively no cost to yourself then it’s a good thing. You have a warm glow.”

So yes, the Harry Potters we spoke to weren’t without their quibbles and were quick to tell of the woes of constant recognition. But each of their stories finished with a laugh instead of a sigh, a light shining through any possible darkness – much like the real Potter’s Patronus repelling away any dementor.

With all things considered? All was well.

Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and Harry Potter in coats outside in a scene from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has faced backlash in some quarters due to her views on transgender rights. In 2020, she published a lengthy statement detailing her stance on sex and gender debates – the essay was criticised and disputed by LGBTQ+ charities including Stonewall.

Rowling has also shared her views on social media, including in a 2024 post on X (formerly Twitter), in which she insisted that “there are no trans kids” and opposed the idea that a child can be “born in the wrong body”.

In May 2025, Rowling set up the JK Rowling Women’s Fund, which describes itself as offering legal funding support to “individuals and organisations fighting to retain women’s sex-based rights”.

Harry Potter actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, have distanced themselves from Rowling's views and have issued statements supporting the transgender community. Others, including Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Jim Broadbent, have defended the author from the criticism she has received.

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]]> Netflix Valentine's Day: The best romcom movies to watch https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/what-to-watch/netflix-best-rom-coms-movies-romantic-comedies/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:20:00 GMT https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/what-to-watch/netflix-best-rom-coms-movies-romantic-comedies/ From new original hit People We Meet on Vacation to classics like Four Weddings and a Funeral, check out the best romantic comedies to watch on Netflix right now. Valentine's Day is upon us once again – and if you're looking for a romantic film to watch to mark the occasion, Netflix is perhaps one of your most likely first ports of call.

The streamer has released all sorts of original romcoms over the years – including brand new hit People We Meet on Vacation – while it's also home to a number of great bug screen romances from years gone by.

From all-time greats to Four Weddings and a Funeral to more recent hits such as Anyone But You, via films from master directors such as Nancy Meyers and Spike Lee, there's a great selection of options to choose from in our round-up below.

And while we've mostly kept it light, we've also included a few options that are less rom-com and more rom-dram – just in case you're after something to make you sob a little.

If you’re looking for options, read on to find a list of the best romance movies available to watch on Netflix right now – including our official Radio Times reviews of each entry.

Netflix Valentine's Day movies: The best romcoms to watch

1. Four Weddings and a Funeral

Four Weddings and a Funeral

No one could have foreseen that this glorified sitcom would change the nature of British screen comedy. The tale of a foppish bachelor, his eccentric friends and their romantic escapades is extremely funny, charming, poignant and never anything less than hugely enjoyable.

But it also struck a chord with British viewers tiring of alternative stand-up and with global audiences, thanks to its unique sense of understated, self-deprecating wit. Neatly structured and full of genuine warmth for its characters, Richard Curtis's Oscar-nominated screenplay is superbly observed and well served by Mike Newell's deft direction.

But more important to the film's enduring appeal is the individuality of the performances. Simon Callow and the Bafta-winning Kristin Scott Thomas are outstanding alongside star Hugh Grant, who became an overnight sensation as the tousled serial ditherer haplessly pursuing his star-crossed passion for enigmatic American Andie MacDowell. – David Parkinson

2. Something's Gotta Give

Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton show the young 'uns how it's done in this feel-good romantic comedy. Reuniting the stars for the first time since 1981's Reds, the film is a frothy portrayal of post-menopausal love from What Women Want director Nancy Meyers.

In a role that combines sassy sophistication and emotionally flummoxed charm, Keaton shines as a divorced playwright who thinks affairs of the heart are a folly of youth, until she reluctantly nurses her daughter's ageing lover (Nicholson). Drawn to the arrogant bachelor, she's surprised to find a mutual attraction, despite his assertion he only dates women under 30.

While wolfish Nicholson plays to type, it's still thoroughly enjoyable watching the duo interact. There's a life-affirming energy whenever they're on screen together, making the subplots - including Keaton's pursuit by young doctor Keanu Reeves - intrusive distractions.

Though the feature drifts into sentimentality and there's scant substance beneath the heart-warming veneer, it's pleasing to see Hollywood fluff where passion has no age restriction. – Sloan Freer

3. People We Meet on Vacation

A thrill-seeking travel writer drags her staid male friend on a series of platonic vacations in this globe-trotting romcom. As the film alternates between a present-day wedding in Barcelona and flashbacks to the various vacations the BFFs have taken in the past, we learn about Poppy and Alex's various failed relationships and the major ruction that's left them not speaking for two years.

Even from that brief description, you can guess how it all pans out in a plot that amounts to When Harry and Sally Met Lonely Planet Guides. But as far as by-the-numbers fluff goes, it's glossy, well-crafted and witty, practically revelling in its predictability.

Co-stars Emily Bader (Netflix's My Lady Jane) and Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: the Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) inject some charm into two lead characters who could easily be downright irritating for vastly different reasons. Look out, too, for cameos from fellow Netflix stars Miles Heizer (13 Reasons Why) and Layton Williams (Bad Education) in the wedding scenes. – Dave Golder

4. Anyone But You

Despite its charismatic leads, Shakespearean influence and picture-postcard locations, director/co-writer Will Gluck's modern take on Much Ado about Nothing is a lacklustre affair. After a promising first date, Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Hit Man's Glen Powell) fall out acrimoniously.

But when both are invited to the same wedding in Sydney, they bicker but pretend to be lovers, aiming to make Ben's ex (Charlee Fraser) jealous and put off Bea's matchmaking parents (Dermot Mulroney and Rachel Griffiths). But who's really fooling who? The script offers a few decent one-liners but creaks with strain in its tangled plotting, stabs at bawdy humour and attempts to make grilled-cheese sandwiches appear sexy.

It's little wonder the normally reliable Sweeney and Powell seem disengaged. Alexandra Shipp and Hadley Robinson stand out among the likeable supporting cast, while Joe Davidson's bluff surfer banks the most laughs. But otherwise, Anyone but You rarely summons the wit or spritz that romcom fans might RSVP to. – Kevin Harley

5. Pride and Prejudice

It must have been daunting to bring Jane Austen's period drama to the big screen for the first time in 65 years. Not only is the 1940 Laurence Olivier/Greer Garson version seen as a classic, but it was also followed by a number of revered TV adaptations - notably the 1995 BBC production starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.

So it's to his credit that debut director Joe Wright does such a beautiful job with his gutsy and less idealised interpretation. Focusing on wit and intellect rather than heaving bosoms, he presents his Regency heroine Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) as a waspish tomboy, able to run rings around sullen bachelor Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen) with her spirited ripostes.

Though mournful Macfadyen can't match Firth's scorching magnetism, Knightley is a memorable leading lady, as delightful to watch as her well-shot surroundings. The support cast is strong, too, with Brenda Blethyn and Donald Sutherland particularly exceptional as Lizzie's marriage-obsessed mother and doting father. – Sloan Freer

6. 13 Going on 30

This update of the much explored body-swap theme is essentially a female Big. Cute and frothy, it's an ultra-girlie, wish-fulfilment fantasy in which a nerdy teenage girl's dreams become reality when she's miraculously transformed into a gorgeous and successful 30-year-old woman (Jennifer Garner).

Though the events that follow are unrealistic fancy, Garner's delightful and authentic-feeling turn helps paper over many of the plot holes. Her adolescent take on the adult world is completely charming, infusing the film with a scatty innocence.

This is nicely balanced by Mark Ruffalo's unassuming performance as her childhood best friend. Overall the tale is flimsy and predictable, but it's buoyant and engaging enough not to matter. – Sloan Freer

7. Hit Man

Adria Arjona as Madison and Glen Powell as Gary Johnson in Hit Man.

Writer/director Richard Linklater gets the laughs and romance right on target with this enjoyable caper. Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) co-scribes and stars as bland, cat-loving philosophy professor Gary Johnson, who spices things up by taking a side-gig as a fake contract killer, to aid the police in entrapment operations.

But Gary's double life gets thrown for a loop when, in character as his super-cool alter ego "Ron", he meets the alluring Madison (Adria Arjona), who wants him to kill her unpleasant ex.

Linklater and Powell (who previously made an impression in the director's Everybody Wants Some!!) play the various jobs for absurdist laughs, as Gary takes on a different killer look and persona for each occasion, based on his marks' profiles and assumptions.

Meanwhile, thanks to the chemistry of the two leads, the romantic side plot has real sizzle - even as events escalate to the point of farce. Sexy and snappy, Hit Man packs plenty of heat. – Amber Wilkinson

8. Sweet Home Alabama

The satirical edge that Reese Witherspoon displayed in Election is blunted by too much Legally Blonde-style kitsch in this negligible romantic comedy. She plays a New York-residing, Alabama-raised fashion designer who needs a divorce from her childhood sweetheart in order to marry socialite Patrick Dempsey.

So Witherspoon heads home, bristling with snobbish attitude, only to step into a corny Dixieland fantasy that seems manufactured to take her down a peg or two as well as blind her to the problems that caused her to abandon husband Josh Lucas in the first place.

Director Andy Tennant managed more realism in his Cinderella story Ever After, but the charming Witherspoon almost manages to make us care about yet another Identikit big-city caricature. – David Parkinson

9. She's Gotta Have It

Spike Lee's directorial debut hasn't lost any of its vitality over the years and remains his most genuinely entertaining work, refreshingly free of much of the political rhetoric which occasionally overcomes his other projects.

Tracy Camila Johns is the strong willed young woman who not only has to have it, but also refuses to be tied down to one of three suitors out to tame her.

Lee has plenty of fun deflating the macho egos on parade, grabbing many of the best lines for himself as the irritatingly persistent Mars Blackmon. Vividly shot in black and white apart from one lovely colour sequence at the end. – John Ferguson

10. Letters to Juliet

This slight but effective romantic drama packs an unexpected punch, thanks to Vanessa Redgrave's nuanced performance. She plays Englishwoman Claire, who's on the trail of a long-lost lover called Lorenzo in Verona, home of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

She has returned to the city with her grandson Charlie (Christopher Egan) after a letter she wrote 50 years ago and posted into a crack in the wall beneath Verona's famous balcony is found by aspiring novelist Sophie (Amanda Seyfried). Sophie is visiting the city with her preoccupied fiancé (Gael García Bernal), and hopes the discovery of the letter will provide a breakthrough for her writing.

When Sophie is united with Claire, the two women scour the Tuscan countryside in an attempt to find Lorenzo, encountering all manner of false leads along the way. Nicely weighted performances and the beautiful Italian setting combine to make this an unassuming treat. – Karen Krizanovich

11. Man Up

Lake Bell stars here as a woman who steals someone else's blind date (Simon Pegg) from under a clock at Waterloo Station, and then tries to perpetuate the lie over the course of one eventful evening. Complicating matters further are Bell's oddball school chum (Rory Kinnear) and Pegg's weird ex-wife (Olivia Williams).

Heaped with wit and insight, this feel-good screwball romance from director Ben Palmer (The Inbetweeners Movie) boasts a smart script and winning performances, all set against buzzing London streets. Bell's English accent is pretty good for a New Yorker, too. – Karen Krizanovich

12. Mermaids

After making his directorial debut with My Favorite Year in 1982, Richard Benjamin has forged a career in quirky comedies, despite the occasional return to acting. In this gentle romantic comedy, he coaxes a deft performance from Winona Ryder as a confused 1960s teen, caught between her lust for a local handyman (Michael Schoeffling) and her desire to be a nun.

Surrounded by an eccentric mother (Cher) who's having an on-off relationship with a local shopkeeper (Bob Hoskins) and a younger sister (Christina Ricci) who practises being a swimmer by holding her breath in the bath, it's not surprising she finds life so perplexing.

This is a curious, light-hearted tale (it'll make you smile, not belly laugh), with Ryder the greatest surprise as the young girl who's experiencing all kinds of pubescent angst. – David Parkinson

13. We Live in Time

Florence Pugh as Almut and Andrew Garfield as Tobias in We Live in Time.

Love, mortality and time are the key concerns of this moving, thoughtful but faintly contrived romantic melodrama. Florence Pugh plays ambitious fusion chef Almut and Andrew Garfield is homely Weetabix rep Tobias, a contrasting duo who fall in love, have a child and make wedding plans.

Yet, when Almut is diagnosed with reoccurring cancer, the question of how best to spend her remaining time weighs heavily on them. Written by playwright and screenwriter Nick Payne, the script maps out this tale in non-linear fashion to uncertain effect. While John Crowley's elegant direction makes it easy to gauge where we are in the couple's history, the scrambled chronology lacks clarity of purpose.

Some twists, metaphors and writerly quirks can seem forced, including the occasionally overwritten dialogue. Compensation comes in part from Garfield and Pugh, who give likeable, expressive turns as the lovers facing tough choices. With Bryce Dessner's graceful score and Crowley's sensitive handling also factored in, this fitfully absorbing weepie works best when it gives its emotions room to breathe. – Kevin Harley

14. What to Expect When You're Expecting

The lives of five couples with parenthood problems are tenuously linked in this star-studded comedy inspired by the bestselling pregnancy book. Expectant mothers include Cameron Diaz's celebrity fitness coach, Jennifer Lopez's keen-to-adopt photographer and a hysterical Elizabeth Banks as a baby-obsessive married to the son of a rich racing-car driver (Dennis Quaid) with a trophy wife.

Meanwhile, Chris Rock leads a tangential "dudes group" of new fathers who envy the life of the free and single more than ever. Of the star cast, it's Quaid's mixture of impossible ego and inevitable ageing who comes across the best.

Director Kirk Jones (Nanny McPhee, Everybody's Fine) keeps the reproductive tale on the right side of light, so it could be just the movie for exhausted parents. For others, it may be a little too laboured. – Karen Krizanovich

15. What Women Want

Mel Gibson seems to be winning the battle of the sexes in this inventive romantic comedy from director Nancy Meyers. Gibson plays a chauvinistic advertising executive who accidentally suffers an electric shock and suddenly finds himself able to hear women's thoughts.

His unique gift sometimes proves to be a mixed blessing, but when bitchy rival Helen Hunt beats him to a top job, Gibson decides to play dirty. Gradually, his insights into how women think, and what they want, bring out his feminine side.

Despite the daft premise, this is wittily written and sharply directed, with Gibson effortlessly running the gamut from sheer obnoxiousness to utter charm. Hunt is great, too, as his far-from-perfect love match.

A couple of superfluous subplots slow down the action, but otherwise this is splendid entertainment in the grand tradition of those screwball comedies of old. – Dave Aldridge

16. Adventureland