BBC unveils first look at The Handmaid's Tale and Doctor Who stars in much-anticipated Gareth Southgate drama
The adaptation of the hit play is coming to our screens next year.
First-look images have been unveiled for the upcoming BBC drama Dear England, which is set to star Joseph Fiennes and Jodie Whittaker. The four-part series, which is based on James Graham’s Olivier-award winning play of the same name, follows Sir Gareth Southgate’s mission to end the nation’s wait for a major trophy. The new images give fans a look at Fiennes back in action in his award-nominated role as Southgate (above), as well as Whittaker in the role of the England men’s team psychologist Pippa Grange (below) and Will Antenbring (Mr Loverman) as Harry Kane (also below). Other cast members include Jason Watkins (The Game, The Crown), who plays former FA chairman Greg Dyke, and Daniel Ryan (The Bay, The Hack) as Steve Holland, former assistant manager for the England men’s team. Meanwhile, Sam Spruell (The Gold, Fargo) plays fictional coach Mike Webster, and John Hodgkinson (Small Axe, Life After Life) reprises his stage role as former FA chairman Greg Clarke. Forming the England squad are Adam Hugill (Sherwood), Josh Barrow (Hostage) and screen newcomer Lewis Shepherd, who are reprising their respective stage roles as Harry Maguire, Jordan Pickford and Dele Alli. Edem-Ita Duke (Mr Loverman) also stars as Marcus Rashford, Francis Lovehall (A Thousand Blows) as Raheem Sterling, Abdul Sessay (Piglets) as Bukayo Saka, Jacob Greenway (The Dream Lands) as Jude Bellingham, and David Shields (Masters of the Air) as Jordan Henderson. Rounding out the cast is Hamish Frew (Generation Z) as Eric Dier, Alfie Middlemiss (Waterloo Road) as Phil Foden, Riess Fennell (The Football Fantastics) as Jadon Sancho, Daniel Quincy Annoh (The Recruit) as Ollie Watkins, Bobby Schofield (Unforgivable) as Wayne Rooney, while newcomers Dom Rayner and Alexander Parsons play Cole Palmer and Jesse Lingard, respectively. Dear England will be coming to BBC One and iPlayer in 2026. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Full confirmed cast of contestants
We're heading into the final weeks of the competition.
It's finally December, which means we're nearing the final stages of this season of Strictly Come Dancing – with just five famous faces left to battle it out for the Glitterball trophy heading into this weekend's episode. This weekend, it's time for the highly-anticipated Musicals Week, which will see the celebrities perform to scores from The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story and Guys and Dolls, plus many more. And there's a furry surprise for fans this weekend too, with Tom Fletcher returning to the the ballroom to perform a song from the new Paddington musical. As we wait to find out how that will go down, read on to discover more about the line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 and those who have left. Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up: Full cast of confirmed contestants Amber Davies Lewis Cope Balvinder Sopal George Clarke Karen Carney Alex Kingston - Eliminated La Voix - Withdrew Vicky Pattison - Eliminated Harry Aikines-Aryeetey - Eliminated Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - Eliminated Chris Robshaw - Eliminated Ellie Goldstein - Eliminated Stefan Dennis - Withdrew Ross King - Eliminated Thomas Skinner - Eliminated Dani Dyer - Withdrew Read on to learn more about those taking part in the upcoming season. Amber Davies Age: 28 Job: Actress Instagram: @amb_d Amber Davies became the latest celebrity to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 cast after it was announced she'd be replacing Dani Dyer in the line-up. Amber rose to fame on Love Island in 2017, and since then has pursued a professional acting career, with lead roles in Pretty Woman, 9 to 5: The Musical and The Great Gatsby. Just this week, she was announced as Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde UK tour. She also hosts the successful podcast Call To Stage, in which she interviews theatre performers across the West End and Broadway. Lewis Cope Age: 30 Job: Actor Instagram: @lewiscope Soap fans will recognise Cope from his role as Nicky Milligan in ITV's Emmerdale - a role for which he was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the National Television Awards back in 2023. He has also appeared in TV series such as Vera, Mrs Sidhu Investigates and Hetty Feather. Karen Carney Age: 38 Job: Journalist Instagram: @kazcarney Sports journalist and former footballer Karen Carney was the 14th celebrity to be announced for Strictly. Karen has played for the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Birmingham City and England, and is now the lead female pundit for both men's and women's football, across TNT and ITV. With 144 caps under her belt, Karen is England's third most-capped player and has competed at four World Cups, four European Championships and the London Olympics before her retirement in 2019. George Clarke Age: 25 Job: YouTube Instagram: @georgeclarkeey YouTuber and podcast host George Clarke may not be that well known among usual Strictly viewers, having rose to fame across TikTok and Instagram. George is a social media star known to millions and currently co-hosts The Useless Hotline Podcast, which has had a string of live shows across the UK. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, George said: "Never thought I’d say this… but I’m doing Strictly! Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in … and potentially fall over a fair bit." Balvinder Sopal Age: 46 Job: Actress Instagram: @leesopal Balvinder is the second soap star part of the Strictly Come Dancing cast, and continues the annual streak of an EastEnders actor taking part on the show. Best known for her role as Suki Panesar-Unwin in EastEnders, Sopal has also had a string of roles in various other soaps including Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Balvinder Sopal said: "Being on Strictly is a dream that I held on to, with no proof that it would ever happen. Working on EastEnders and being a part of Strictly Come Dancing is the stuff that dreams are made of. I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom!" Former Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestants Alex Kingston Age: 62 Job: Actress Instagram: @alexkingstonofficial Alex Kingston is a star of both the stage and screen, gaining international fame for her role as Dr Elizabeth Corday in smash hit ER. But it doesn't stop there, with her known to millions as River Song in Doctor Who. Her other work includes A Discovery of Witches, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Arrow. Her extensive theatre roles include playing the likes of Lady Macbeth and Nurse Ratchet. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, she said: "Aaaaagghhh!" La Voix Age: 45 Job: Performer Instagram: @lavoixtheshow La Voix is a performer, presenter and singer who is best known for competing in RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2024. She is the second drag queen to take part in Strictly, with Tayce previously taking part in the 2024 Christmas special. La Voix has appeared on the likes of Queens for the Night and Queen of the Universe, and has even graced the silver screen for Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Speaking of joining Strictly, La Voix said: "I've performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV. "Strictly is a national institution and I can't wait to get started. All that's left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here's hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse." Vicky Pattison Age: 37 Job: TV personality Instagram: @vickypattison Vicky Pattison is a TV personality who rose to fame after appearing on Geordie Shore in the 2010s, and later on Ex on the Beach. Since then, she has presented the likes of Judge Geordie and The Honesty Box. On joining the line-up, Vicky said: "I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up... but I'd be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified. I am a not a natural dancer! "However, it’s such an amazing opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone and to challenge myself in a completely new way and I just really hope I don't make too much of a fool of myself!" Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Age: 36 Job: TV personality and Olympian Instagram: @aikines Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter and, now, star of Gladiators. At just 17 years old, he was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2005, after becoming the first athlete to win gold medals at both 100 metres and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships. He joined the Gladiators line-up in 2023, and was unveiled as Nitro, who is a firm fan favourite among viewers. He said of joining Strictly Come Dancing: "After the Christmas special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice! I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I’m ready to give it all I’ve got. I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track." Ellie Goldstein Age: 23 Job: Model Instagram: @elliejg16_zebedeemodel Ellie Goldstein is a model, actor and influencer who made history as the first model with Down syndrome to appear on the cover of British Vogue. Since then, she has appeared on the covers of Glamour, Elle, Mission Mag and Euphoria magazines and has featured in campaigns for the likes of Adidas and Gucci Beauty. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Ellie said: "I’m absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast and pros of Strictly Come Dancing this year. It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream. "I know it’s going to be challenging, but I’m ready to do it with the glitter and glamour and make some magic on that dance floor. Let the Strictly journey begin!" Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Age: 53 Job: Former professional footballer Instagram: @official_jhasselbaink Former professional footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was the fourth celebrity to be announced for Strictly, and many will know him for his prolific goal-scoring career in the Premier League and across Europe. Jimmy has played for clubs including Chelsea, Leeds United and Middlesbrough and has served as an assistant coach for the England national team. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Hasselbaink said: "Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals." Stefan Dennis Age: 66 Job: Actor Instagram: @stefandennis7 Stefan Dennis is an actor best known for his portrayal of Paul Robinson on Neighbours. He has been part of the soap since its inception in 1985, up until is end later this year. He has also starred on the Scottish soap River City and has dabbled in the music world, with his 1989 single Don't It Make You Feel Good reaching number 16 in the Irish and UK Singles Chart. Chris Robshaw Age: 39 Job: Former rugby union player Instagram: @chrisrobshawrugby Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain, with 66 caps for England. He captained the national team 43 times, leading them to a Six Nations Grand Slam victory in 2016. At club level, he played 300 games for Harlequins RFC, guiding them through their most successful era. "This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets," Chris said of joining the line-up. "I’m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class. Let’s see if a rugby sidestep works in the cha-cha-cha." Chris Robshaw became the third celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. Ross King Age: 63 Job: Presenter Instagram: @therossking Ross King is the 13th celebrity announced to be joining Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Ross is seen daily on ITV's Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles correspondent and is a four-time news Emmy winner who has hosted more than 30 television series since his first radio broadcast at 15 years old. Across the pond, Ross was a World Judge on CBS' The World's Best, hosted The Hollywood Christmas Parade, The Critics Choice Movie Awards Red Carpet and for six years was the Entertainment Anchor on Los Angeles' KTLA. Ross King, alongside dance partner Jowita Przystal, became the second contestant to be eliminated from the 2025 series after he failed to impress the judges during Movie Week performing a Paso Doble to the Thunderbirds theme. Thomas Skinner Age: 34 Job: Businessman Instagram: @iamtomskinner Former The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner is the latest name confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing, with the businessman saying he is "beyond excited" to join the line-up. Thomas Skinner rose to fame in 2019 after appearing on The Apprentice, and while he didn't win the show, he is one of the more popular contestants. Since then, he has appeared on Celebrity MasterChef and 8 Out of 10 Cats. Thomas and dance partner Amy Dowden were the first couple to be eliminated from Strictly this year after a dance off with opponent Chris Robshaw who was ultimately saved by the judges. Dani Dyer Age: 28 Job: TV personality Instagram: @danidyerxx After rising to fame on Love Island in 2018, Dani Dyer has gone from strength to strength in her career and currently co-hosts the podcast Sorted with the Dyers with her father, Danny Dyer, along with a travelogue series Absolutely Dyer: Danny and Dani Do Italy. She has made guest appearances in EastEnders and Celebrity Gogglebox and since her Love Island rise to fame, she has amassed over three million followers on social media. On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Dani said: "Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year! I feel very, very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on." Dani unfortunately had to withdraw from the competition after fracturing her ankle ahead of the first live show. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 6th December at 6:50pm. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Molly Rainford and Tyler West? Meet Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 contestants
Meet the celebrity couple taking on the ultimate race.
The adventure continues for the Celebrity Race Across the World pairs as they make their way to the penultimate checkpoint on their journey across South America. Returning tonight (4th December), the pairs head to their next checkpoint in Medellín, but standing in their way is the notorious and dangerous Darién Gap, which they must bypass it by sea, but it'll leave a lasting effect on their budgets. Among the pairs hoping to make it to the next checkpoint in time are Molly Rainford and Tyler West, who spent their anniversary in Cancún during episode one. As ever, they along with the other airs, have been handed a budget equal to the cost of a plane ticket for the same route. This time, that translates to a meagre £30 a day, which is one of the tightest allowances in the show's history. As the race continues, here's everything you need to know about the duo on Celebrity Race Across the World 2025. Who are Molly and Tyler? Relationship: Couple From: London Jobs Actress/singer and TV presenter/radio DJ Instagram: @mollyrainford and @tylerwestt Molly Rainford is a 24-year-old actress best known for her role as Anna Knight in EastEnders, although she made her TV debut much earlier at just 12 years old, when she made it to the final of the sixth series of Britains Got Talent as a singer. Molly met her fiancé, 29-year-old radio DJ Tyler West, who currently presents the afternoon show on KissFM, after they both took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2022. Appearing on Lorraine, Tyler said taking part in the race together was "tough" with Molly adding: "It was probably the biggest test to be like, can I marry this person?" Tyler even admitted to Radio Times magazine: "There were times when I thought about trading Molly for a mountain goat to get some extra money to race! But it obviously worked out in the end, because we got engaged after the trip…" If you're planning a trip abroad, read our financial expert's advice on what to consider before going on holiday Why did Molly and Tyler want to take part in Celebrity Race Across the World? When Molly and Tyler were first asked to take part in Celebrity Race Across the World, Molly described it as "a no-brainer". "I think it was just a no brainer to do it together – we're so comfortable with each other, we already live together, so we know we can do that. We have nothing to hide from each other. "We haven't done any kind of travelling like this before. We always stick to our comfort zone, all inclusive, just one location. This will be a new experience." Tyler added: "We live busy lives. We're sometimes passing ships, I would love to experience this with my best friend, my person. I think I would struggle more doing it without Molly." Celebrity Race across the World continues on Thursday 4th December at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add I'm a Celebrity Race Across the World to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Roman and Harleymoon Kemp? Meet Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 contestants
The radio DJ is embarking on the adventure with his older sister.
It's time for the penultimate leg of Celebrity Race Against the World 2025, and it is the longest one so far. Tonight (4th December), the teams must travel from the islands of Bocas del Toro on northern Panama's Caribbean coast to Medellín, Colombia's second-largest city. But standing in their way is the notorious and dangerous Darién Gap. For the teams, their only option is to bypass it by sea, all while enduring a lengthy and costly boat journey, which could put their dwindling budgets under pressure. Among the teams are brother-and-sister duo Roman and Harleymoon Kemp, who this week, are confronted with a heightened security risk on the route to Medellín... As the race continues, here's everything you need to know about contestants and siblings Roman and Harleymoon Kemp. Who are Roman and Harleymoon? Relationship: Brother and sister From: London Jobs: Radio DJ and singer/songwriter Instagram: @romankemp and @harleymoonkemp Roman Kemp is a 32-year-old radio DJ and presenter, best known for hosting the breakfast show on CapitalFM from 2017 to 2024. He is taking part in the race alongside his older sister, 36-year-old Harleymoon, who is a singer/songwriter. Roman and Harleymoon are the children of musicians Martin Kemp and Shirlie Holliman, who independently found success in the '80s as part of the bands Spandeau Ballet and Wham! respectively. Roman struggled with the language whilst racing through the South American continent, telling Radio Times magazine that he kept "mistakenly telling everyone Harley was 'my beautiful' – mi hermosa – instead of 'my sister' – mi hermana – for at least a week." If you're planning a trip abroad, read our financial expert's advice on what to consider before going on holiday Why did Roman and Harleymoon want to take part in Celebrity Race Across the World? When asked if he had considered taking his famous dad rather than his sister on the show with him, Roman only had one thing to say: "No way!" He continued: "I am very lucky that I do a lot of stuff with my dad, and I think that the reason I do those things is I can't wait to show my kids or my grandkids what my relationship was like with my dad. With this, it's such a privilege to be able to do something so special with your sister. "It's such a privilege to be able to have that and to also show that to future generations and to share an experience. The other side of it is for personal reasons, travelling and seeing new places and seeing different cultures or being in certain experiences has such a great impact on my perspective and what life is about." Harleymoon also revealed to Radio Times magazine that their mum had previously been asked to go on the show. "My mum [Shirlie Kemp, a former backing singer for Wham! and half of Pepsi & Shirlie] was asked to be in the first celebrity Race across the World and was going to take me, but thought it sounded too hard. I was glad to have another chance to go," she said. Celebrity Race Across the World continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Thursday 4th December at 8pm. Add Celebrity Race Across the World to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders airs icon's unsettling return to Walford amid heartache in early BBC iPlayer release
Spoiler warning for Thursday 4th December 2025.
Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of EastEnders, which airs at 7:30pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer. EastEnders aired the dramatic return of Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) in the cliffhanger end to Thursday's episode (4th December 2025). The BBC One soap had already announced the return of Medcalf for a short stint this festive season, while they later revealed the character would be facing a breast cancer diagnosis in upcoming scenes. However, another big facet to Sam's comeback will be her reunion with a former partner in crime, Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan). Fans have seen - to some frustration - Zoe panic over a mystery tormentor sending chilling messages and scaring her in recent weeks, but the true culprit remains a mystery. Following another outburst in the Queen Vic and pushing the Slaters, punters, and viewers at home to their limit, Zoe was asked to move out by her heartbroken mother, Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace). A newly homeless Zoe sought comfort and a home with her former flame, Dr Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey), who viewers are now aware has been hit with a restraining order by his estranged wife, Sophie, and this is the real reason he's back in Walford. However, after Anthony exposed his thieving and blackmail crimes, Howie Danes (Delroy Atkinson) revealed Anthony's secret to a shocked Zoe. Following this, Zoe continued to confide in her new friend Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa), who had sought her help with babysitting. As the pair walked through Albert Square at night, a high-heeled figure walked through the Square gardens by the lit Christmas tree, and the camera slowly panned to show Sam Mitchell watching over the scene of Zoe and Lauren. Is Sam secretly Zoe's tormentor? Next week, the pair will come face to face, and Zoe is quick to accuse Sam of wanting to settle old scores, but fans will have to wait and see if she is guilty of any misdeeds. Elsewhere today, in the aftermath of his betrayal of Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) being exposed, Howie made one last-ditch effort to save his place in the Trueman-Fox clan, but remained an outcast and an upset Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) called time on their engagement and relationship, making clear that his son Denzel Danes (Jaden Ladega) could stay in his home but Howie had to go. Is there any going back for Kim and Howie? Read more: EastEnders 2025 Christmas schedule confirmed by BBC - including festive episode timings EastEnders advance Christmas spoilers confirm police swarm Albert Square – and reveal Nigel's special episode date EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job EastEnders airs shock passion for Zoe Slater following intriguing tormenter twist in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders 2025 Christmas preview: Four major returns as Max Branning bombshells implode in a face-off with Cindy Beale Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
6 EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter and Max Branning stage explosive returns as Zoe Slater is trapped in a blaze
Jasmine's past is revealed, Kat makes a discovery and Julie fears for Nigel.
The week before Christmas is proving to be a particularly eventful one for the EastEnders, as Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Max Branning (Jake Wood) both head home to Albert Square. Secrets are on the brink of exposure, and as a fire climbs through No. 25, Oscar (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) is injured while trying to save Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan). Meanwhile, Jasmine Fisher's (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness) secret life is exposed, and Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) confides in Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) about her grandma Jean's (Gillian Wright) worsening mental health. Here's a look at everything happening in Walford between Monday 15th and Thursday 18th December. 7 EastEnders spoilers 1. Jasmine Fisher's identity is revealed as a fire breaks out at No. 25 The Branning-Beales are in disbelief when Oscar returns home with Jasmine, questioning whether he's made the right decision. Ian decides that the risk to Cindy and the wider family is too high and decides to call the police. When Jasmine is brought in for questioning, her connection to the notorious Fords is finally revealed! Off the back of this revelation, Oscar calls time on his relationship with her. She attempts to extend an olive branch, and then seeks support from an unlikely friend. A fire breaks out at No. 25, and as everyone looks on in horror, Oscar notices that someone is trapped and attempts to help... 2. Zoe Slater is trapped amid the flames as Kat Moon kickstarts her mission to help her Oscar climbs through the house to rescue Zoe, just moments after Kat has made a startling discovery in her quest to help her daughter. The news – presumably about the identity of her missing son - is unsettling. Later in the week, Kat makes the decision not to host a community dinner at The Vic, which isn't well-received. Alfie seemingly talks her round to the idea, as she rallies the family together to prep for the big day. Meanwhile, Zoe comes face-to-face with someone from her past... 3. Max Branning is back as family secrets implode It's Max! But will he and Zoe be able to make amends? The love rat strolls straight into Albert Square as the flames climb out of his daughter's house, and that isn't the only thing set to trouble the family. Cindy and Kathy have differing opinions on how Jimmy's New Year's Day christening should pan out, while Lauren is concerned that the missing charity money will soon be flagged to Peter. Ian reassures her that he will sort out the cash, but her worst fears are confirmed when Peter comes to the conclusion that it must have been stolen. After Oscar's hospitalisation due to the blaze, Max waits by his bedside and immediately clocks the odd closeness between Ian and Lauren. Later, Max shares his suspicions with Jack, and decides to make a declaration in The Vic for all to hear. All eyes soon turn to Lauren, and he tries to right his wrongs by stepping in to support her. 4. Linda Carter returns at the worst possible time After sunning herself on a cruise around the globe for the last six months, Linda arrives home as Elaine prepares a deliciously camp opening ceremony for her new bed and breakfast – Peacock Palace. Later, she has an unexpected conversation with Sam – who is awaiting results from a cancer biopsy - but is horrified to see Max. She still hasn't told him about Annie, and with the secret bubbling beneath the surface, they head to The Albert for a drink... 5. The Slaters rally to help Jean in her hour of need Jean continues to shut herself away and Lily is struggling. In a conversation with Kat and Alfie, she lets slip about her home life and they decide to do some investigating. At No. 31, the house is a mess and Lily has to reveal that they aren't coping. Jean makes an admission about recent events, and Kat vows to be by her side. 6. Julie Bates suggests alternative care options for Nigel With Nigel's symptoms worsening, Julie books him in for a GP appointment but Phil isn't impressed by it. During the chat with the doctor, he decides to purposely withhold details. Later, Nigel loses his cufflinks and things take an upsetting turn when he accidentally knocks Julie while trying to find them. Julie makes a suggestion to Phil – they need to look at another level of care - but he shuts her down. Read more: EastEnders 2025 Christmas schedule confirmed by BBC - including festive episode timings EastEnders reveals Anthony Trueman's disturbing secret as Zoe Slater falls into his trap in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job EastEnders airs shock passion for Zoe Slater following intriguing tormenter twist in BBC iPlayer release Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is Sabalenka v Kyrgios? Battle of the Sexes date and time
RadioTimes.com brings you all the details of the Battle of the Sexes match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, including date and time.
Women's World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face former men's major finalist Nick Kyrgios at the end of December in a Battle of the Sexes exhibition match for the modern era. 90 million people tuned in to watch Billie Jean King's historic victory over Bobby Riggs more than 50 years ago – and anticipation is building for the divisive 2025 event in Dubai, which has been confirmed as part of the BBC's festive schedule. The pair will play in a three-set match, including a 10-point deciding tie-break if needed, while Sabalenka's court will be 9% smaller and second serves have been removed – tweaks that the organisers believe will level the playing field. Sabalenka has established herself as the dominant player on the WTA Tour and is a four-time major champion. The 27-year-old has 59 wins this year alone and has backed herself to "kick his ass". Kyrgios, currently 644th in the world but with a career-high ranking of 13, is still on his way back from a lengthy absence due to injury and has played just five matches this year. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details ahead of the Battle of the Sexes match between Sabalenka and Kyrgios. When is Sabalenka v Kyrgios? The Battle of the Sexes match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios will take place on Sunday 28th December 2025. It will be hosted at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai. What time is Sabalenka v Kyrgios? Aryna Sabalenka v Nick Kyrgios is scheduled to start at 4pm UK time. That is 8pm local time in Dubai. Sabalenka v Kyrgios TV and live stream coverage Fans can tune into watch the Battle of the Sexes match on BBC One from 3:45pm. Clare Balding will front coverage of Aryna Sabalenka v Nick Kyrgios, while Andrew Cotter is set to be the lead commentator. You can also live stream the online match via BBC iPlayer. The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Jeremy Clarkson questions whether there's a real secret weapon for The Traitors' huge success
Jeremy Clarkson has ruffled some feathers by questioning how much of hit BBC TV show The Traitors is "for real". While noting that he loves the show and describing it as a "belter", the former Top Gear presenter appeared to question whether some of the events of The Traitors are orchestrated by producers. According to The Sun, the Clarkson's Farm star said: "Come on, I’ve worked in television for 30 years. You’re not going to spend that much money on a programme where there’s a risk it all falls to pieces. "So, I’ve no idea how they’re doing it, but I bow down to them." He added: "I just don’t believe it’s all for real, because nothing in television is. I’m sitting there going, how are they doing this? It could just be unbelievably painstaking editing." Asked if he thought producers could be manipulating the show behind the scenes, he answered: "They must be, and I’m not just being a cynic, I know how television is made. "You can’t actually say to a contestant, ‘Say this’ and ‘say that’, you can’t but..." Clarkson has since clarified his comments in a post on X, suggesting that the editors are the show's real secret weapon. He wrote: "Whoa. People are saying I think that Traitors is faked. What I actually said is that I bow down in awe to the people who edit it." View oEmbed on the source website Studio Lambert has responded to Clarkson's claims and explained that producers are "very hands-off". Sam Rees-Jones, who oversees The Traitors US, said: "We’ve created the game and the format’s there, and we let them play it. We’re very hands-off producer-wise. We don’t tell people to go and talk to certain people. We don’t tell them because we don’t want to impact on the game." Clarkson's remarks come after a fourth season of The Traitors – the regular civilian version – was recently confirmed to begin on New Year's Day. This follows the huge success of the first ever celebrity iteration of the show, which received over 15 million consolidated views and crowned comedian Alan Carr as its champion. The Celebrity Traitors is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Add The Celebrity Traitors to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders advance Christmas spoilers confirm police swarm Albert Square – and reveal Nigel's special episode date
A look ahead at two eventful weeks in Walford.
New advance spoilers for EastEnders have been revealed by the BBC – and it's set to be an eventful Christmas and New Year. We finally know the iconic Pat Evans's (Pam St Clement) return date, as she makes a special appearance alongside son-in-law Barry (Shaun Williamson) to guide Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) through an emotional time. And, in true Christmas fashion, things turn explosive on the big day. The Slaters are attempting to perk up Zoe (Michelle Ryan), though a situation escalates and police soon swarm Albert Square. Meanwhile, ahead of baby Jimmy's christening, the Brannings and the Beales sit down for a turkey dinner. That's bound to be eventful! Monday 22nd December After weeks of hard work, the day has finally come for the Walford residents to sit down and watch Nigel's festive film. Meanwhile, a regretful decision is made and Zack sparks speculation. Is his kiss with Vicki about to be exposed? Tuesday 23rd December An eventful night proves too much for Nige and he retreats to The Queen Vic. Once inside, he believes that it's the mid-'90s and has visions of the much-missed Pat and Barry – who seem to be putting on a karaoke show. What support will they give him from beyond the grave? Christmas Eve Yolande is excitedly preparing for her Christmas carol concert, which all of the neighbours are planning to attend. The Slaters can see that Zoe is in a bad way, while Oscar slips up and reveals a truth. Christmas Day (part one) There's an intriguing situation at The Vic for the Slater clan. Across the road, there's bound to be something kicking off as the Beales and the Brannings sit down for lunch. Christmas Day (part two) Later in the night, the action continues. Over the Square, the Mitchells decide to give Nigel a Christmas to remember. Boxing Day Albert Square is flooded with a police presence following yesterday's events, but what happened, and is everyone OK? Monday 29th December Jimmy's christening day has arrived, with the combined families heading to the church to mark the occasion. One Walford family is forced to navigate a way forward following a particularly eventful yuletide. Tuesday 30th December There's an escalation at the christening – an inevitable event! Meanwhile, as the drama from the last week is far from over, Kojo attempts to help a friend. Has best pal Harry relapsed again? New Year's Eve Big Ben prepares to chime in 2026 across London, and the residents are lining up a night to remember. Phil offers advice to someone in need. Unfortunately, for one member of the Branning family, they've been ostracised by their relatives. It's likely that this is Max, as a big episode approaches... New Year's Day Secrets are revealed in a special flashforward episode, taking us exactly one year into the future. We're given a unique look ahead to what 2026 might look like for Max and those around him. Read more: EastEnders 2025 Christmas schedule confirmed by BBC - including festive episode timings EastEnders reveals Anthony Trueman's disturbing secret as Zoe Slater falls into his trap in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job EastEnders airs shock passion for Zoe Slater following intriguing tormenter twist in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders 2025 Christmas preview: Four major returns as Max Branning bombshells implode in a face-off with Cindy Beale Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders airs devastating Kim Fox scenes as Howie Danes bombshell implodes in BBC iPlayer release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Wednesday's episode of EastEnders, which airs at 7.30pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer.
The end is surely nigh for Howie Danes (Delroy Atkinson) in EastEnders, as fiancée Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) is now very aware of his scheming behaviour. It all kicked off earlier in the year when Kim bemoaned their financial issues, noting that things were a lot more comfortable for her during her marriage to Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood). Howie was desperate to prove that he could financially support his family, and took on another job as a parcel delivery courier. He also betrayed the Trueman family, blackmailing Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) into handing over Patrick's (Rudolph Walker) betting winnings that he stole. The Brannings have kept shtum about his devious ways ever since, though in today's episode, Oscar couldn't resist spilling to Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey). The doctor was already aware that Howie had stolen Penny's (Kitty Castledine) ring to propose to Kim, though the fact he had also conned his beloved dad projected Anthony to breaking point. He returned home to the engagement celebrations and warned Howie that he was preparing to make a speech that would unveil his dastardly behaviour. As he stood in front of the family, he clearly had second thoughts, though some words from Patrick changed that. The Walford legend said that he considered Howie to be like another son, words that ignited fury in Anthony. Enraged, he began to tears strips off Howie, while a devastated Kim watched on. Having already lost her influencer status this week, how will she move forward with both her professional and personal lives in tatters? Read more: EastEnders 2025 Christmas schedule confirmed by BBC - including festive episode timings EastEnders reveals Anthony Trueman's disturbing secret as Zoe Slater falls into his trap in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job EastEnders airs shock passion for Zoe Slater following intriguing tormenter twist in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders 2025 Christmas preview: Four major returns as Max Branning bombshells implode in a face-off with Cindy Beale Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Call the Midwife 2025 Christmas specials air dates and times confirmed by BBC
It's time to return to Nonnatus House not once, but twice this Christmas.
This year is another very special one for Call the Midwife fans as we're obviously being treated to our usual dose of festive cheer in the form of a festive episode – but this year, we're once again getting two brand new specials. Now, we know just when they'll be landing on our screens. Thankfully, there's not a lengthy gap between them and they'll be airing on consecutive days. It's now been confirmed that Call the Midwife's two specials will air at 8:15pm on Christmas Day and 8:30pm on Boxing Day respectively. Each episode will be an hour long and will see "Violet and Fred travel to Hong Kong to visit her son, where they learn that the Branch House in Kowloon has collapsed and there are multiple fatalities". The synopsis continues: "A rescue mission is hastily organised, and a team from Nonnatus make emergency plans to head out." Meanwhile, "Cyril receives an unexpected request" from a visitor. At the same time, "Rosalind and Joyce host a Christmas gathering" and Sister Catherine "gets involved in a case with two mums-to-be who are Irish travellers and living in a camp". <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Call-the-Midwife-Christmas-special-2025-Sister-Hilda-Mrs-Ma-Sister-Julienne-75c0ff2.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Sister Hilda and Sister Julienne sitting at a table and comforting a distraught Mrs Ma." title="Fenella Woolgar as Sister Hilda, Patra Au as Mrs Ma and Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne in the Call the Midwife Christmas special 2025." /> The two Christmas specials are set to be quite different for the series, according to the show's cast and creative team. Previously speaking to RadioTimes.com exclusively after the series won the Returning Drama award at the National Television Awards 2025, Stephen McGann teased that "there will be heat" before series creator Heidi Thomas added that "there will be snow and sweat in equal measure". "Also, one Christmas special that really makes me laugh," McGann said. "There are bits of the Christmas special – there's real drama, as always – but there's also a wonderful thing that happens, which I'm not going to tell you, but actually they are brilliant." Laura Main said that the specials go to "completely new territory", adding that she means "geographically, and even what happens in Poplar", adding: "It's absolutely new ground." We do know that the Hong Kong-centred storyline will put a stop to festivities as disaster strikes for the characters. The episode will see the mother house collapse and leave several casualties, with Jenny Agutter revealing about the episode: "We discover the ground underneath the mission has made it collapse. It's just sunk away. Some people have died, the whole place is destroyed, and the orphans and mothers have nowhere to go." Read more: Call the Midwife stars tease epic Christmas special with unexpected 'stunt': "It felt like Mission: Impossible" Call the Midwife's Jenny Agutter teases death and destruction in "disturbing" Christmas special She added: "So, they get a small party together to go out to Hong Kong to see what they can do to help, try and find new premises and take care of things." Rebecca Gethings returns as Sister Veronica in the new episodes, also teasing: "She and Nurse Crane find a newborn baby who's been left in a cardboard box, literally hours after being born. It's all looking quite bleak, but then the mother comes to collect the baby, so that's a really lovely moment, but tough for Sister Veronica. "She has bonded with this baby. She's got these mixed feelings of delight that this baby's going to be okay and reunited with his mother, but also this illogical wanting of the baby herself." Trixie star Helen George also recently spoke with Radio Times to preview the Christmas specials and discuss what's going on with her character and Matthew, explaining that "things feel more stable than they possibly ever have" between the pair. So, it looks like it'll be Call the Midwife's usual dose of heartfelt and emotional and the episodes couldn't come soon enough! Call the Midwife airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Add Call the Midwife to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise 2025 Christmas specials air dates confirmed by BBC
Both hit crime dramas will be airing over the festive period.
It wouldn't quite be Christmas without the slew of wonderful festive telly to sort through over the coming weeks, would it? Well, it's now been confirmed just when fans of Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise will be able to enjoy each of the show's yuletide specials. While last month brought exciting news about the guest casts that will be in each show, we now know that Beyond Paradise will air on 21st December at 9pm, and Death in Paradise will air on 28th December at 8:30pm. So, get marking your calendars! Beyond Paradise will transport us back to Shipton Abbott where Humphrey and the team are already having a busy season when they're confronted by a mystery man who is found holding a photo of Humphrey, with no memory. The synopsis continues: "At the same time, with the help of Anne, Zoe and a special guest, Martha races to pull off her secret plan while Kelby tries to help a mystery man trapped inside his snowman costume. "But with an influx of unexpected visitors, a slew of holiday crimes to crack, and a heartwarming reunion on the line, can the team juggle it all and still be ready for a life-changing reveal?" <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Martha-d940585.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="A group of people stand together indoors at a festive gathering, clapping and smiling. A man in a navy suit and a woman in a cream satin dress are at the front, both looking happy and celebratory. Behind them, two older women also clap, surrounded by warm fairy lights, stone walls, and a decorated Christmas tree, creating a cosy holiday atmosphere." title="Beyond Paradise" /> Of course, Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton will be leading proceedings as DI Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd respectively, with the rest of the returning cast including Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams, Dylan Llewellyn as PC Kelby Hartford, Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd, Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins, Jamie Bamber as Archie Hughes and Melina Sinadinou as Zoe Williams. As for new faces descending on the sleepy Devon town, the guest cast for the Christmas special includes Adrian Edmondson (Alien: Earth), James Lance (Ted Lasso) and Jonny Weldon (One Day). Just one week later, TV fans will be able to get swept up in the shores of Saint Marie for a dose of Death in Paradise, which will unfold both on the Caribbean island and also closer to home in Swindon. Read more: BBC confirms Christmas 2025 TV schedule – from The Traitors season 4 to The Night Manager season 2 "Addictive" drama series about scandalous Mitford sisters is set to head to BBC iPlayer The official synopsis for the episode reads: "The office Christmas party of a lifetime takes a dark turn when four co-workers wake up to find a stranger dead in the pool of their Caribbean villa. "DI Mervin Wilson and the team identify the murder weapon, but they’re left baffled when they find that it was locked in a drawer when the murder took place... thousands of miles away from the crime scene, in Swindon! Stuck in Saint Marie, the team calls on the help of a familiar face to crack the case. "Meanwhile, Mervin’s anxiously waiting to hear back from his newly discovered brother, which prevents him from embracing Saint Marie's Christmas celebrations. Can Mervin resolve his family situation and get into the festive spirit – for the sake of his team and the island?" As well as Don Gilet's DI Mervin Wilson, the cast of familiar faces includes Shantol Jackson as DS Naomi Thomas, Ginny Holder as Officer Darlene Curtis, Shaquille Ali-Yebuah as Officer Sebastian Rose and Élizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey. It wouldn't be a twisted episode of Death in Paradise without their guest appearances, which have been confirmed as including Josie Lawrence (Outside Edge), Kate Ashfield (Shaun of the Dead), Pearl Mackie (Doctor Who), James Baxter (Waterloo Road), Billy Harris (Ted Lasso), Oriana Charles and Alix Serman. Beyond Paradise will air on 21st December at 9pm and Death in Paradise will air on 28th December at 8:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add Death in Paradise to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 songs and dances confirmed for Musicals Week
The weather might be getting colder, but Strictly Come Dancing is really hotting up as the quarter finals are upon us. This weekend, the remaining couples will perform electric routines during the long-awaited Musicals Week, with a furry treat for audiences at home too. The BBC previously confirmed that Tom Fletcher would make a re-appearance in the ballroom but this time to perform a song from the new Paddington musical. But before we get to that, what will the couples be performing to for their main dances? Scroll on to find out what songs and dances the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 cast will be performing to this week. Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Musicals Week songs and dances Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Viennese Waltz to Never Enough from The Greatest Showman George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Argentine Tango to The Point of No Return from The Phantom of the Opera Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Samba to The Rhythm of Life from Sweet Charity Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Salsa to Dance at the Gym from West Side Story Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Charleston to Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat from Guys and Dolls Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 10 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Cha Cha to Ring My Bell by Anita Ward Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Jive to Right Back Where We Started From by Maxine Nightingale George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Quickstep to I Get a Kick Out of You by Frank Sinatra Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Couples' Choice to Born This Way by Lady Gaga Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Rumba to Falling by Harry Styles Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Jive to Proud Mary by Tina Turner Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Blackpool Week songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Couple's Choice to History Repeating + Look At Me by Propellerheads ft Miss Shirley Bassey + Geri Halliwell Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Argentine Tango to The Logical Song by Supertramp George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Salsa to Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now) by Bob Sinclar Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Paso Doble to O Fortuna by Carmina Burana Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Charleston to I Bet That You Look Good on the Dancefloor by Arctic Monkeys Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Quickstep to Reach by S Club 7 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 8 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Waltz to Weekend in New England by Barry Manilow Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - American Smooth to My Guy by Mary Wells George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Rumba to Somewhere Only We Know by Lily Allen Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - American Smooth to You Don't Own Me by SAYGRACE La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Couple's Choice to Don't Rain On My Parade by Barbra Streisand Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Tango to 12 to 12 by sombr Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Jive to Sound of the Underground by Girls Aloud Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Paso Doble to Dream On by Aerosmith <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Untitled-design-25-10fe294.jpg" width="1200" height="840" alt="A brightly lit TV studio shows four judges seated behind a sparkly judging desk. They each hold up score paddles: the first judge displays a 9 and looks serious, while the other three judges hold up 10s, smiling and cheering. Colourful stage lights and an audience are visible in the background." title="Strictly Come Dancing judges" /> Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 7 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Paso Doble to Amparito Roca by Jamie Texidor Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Couple's Choice to Sapphire by Ed Sheeran & Arijit Singh George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Vienesse Waltz to Somebody to Love by Queen Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Samba to Samba by Gloria Estefan Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Charleston to Upside Down / Think by Diana Ross / Aretha Franklin La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Foxtrot to Make Your Own Kind of Music by Cass Elliot Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Cha Cha to I Like It Like That by Pete Rodriguez Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Tango to The Fate of Ophelia by Taylor Swift Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Salsa to You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) by Sylvester Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Halloween Week songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Salsa to Horny by Hot 'N' Juicy and Mousse T Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Rumba to Stay by Shakespears Sister Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Tango to Abracadabra by Lady Gaga George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Cha Cha to Apple by Charli XCX Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - American Smooth to Mystical Magical by Benson Boone Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Argentine Tango to Red Right Hand by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Paso Doble to The 5th by Beethoven Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Couple's Choice to Creep by Radiohead Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - American Smooth to Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Viennese Waltz to I See Red by Everybody Loves an Outlaw Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Icons Week songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Foxtrot to Here You Come Again by Dolly Parton Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Quickstep to Texas Hold 'Em by Beyoncé Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Salsa to Spice Girls Medley George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Jive to As It Was by Harry Styles Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Tango to Caught Up by Usher Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - American Smooth to Purple Rain by Prince Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Rumba to Think Twice by Céline Dion La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Salsa to Strong Enough by Cher Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Quickstep to Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Couple's Choice to Fight For This Love by Cheryl Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Cha Cha to Break Free by Ariana Grande Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 4 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Rumba to Fast Car by Tracy Chapman Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Paso Doble to Diablo Rojo by Rodrigo y Gabriela Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - Salsa to Maria by Ricky Martin Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Couple's Choice to Golden by HUNTR/X George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Tango to Viva La Vida by Coldplay Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Rumba to It Must Have Been Love by Roxette Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - Couple's Choice to Soca Medley Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Quick Step to Marvellous Party by Beverley Knight La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Cha Cha to Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Foxtrot to L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - Charleston to Dance Monkey by Tones and I Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Samba to La Isla Bonita by Madonna Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Argentine Tango to Angel of My Dreams by JADE Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Movie Week songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Quickstep to Suddenly I See from The Devil Wears Prada Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Foxtrot to The Way You Look Tonight from Swing Time Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - Paso Doble to Sweet Child O'Mine from Thor: Love and Thunder Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Samba to Dance the Night from Barbie George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Couple's Choice to Soda Pop from KPop Demon Hunters Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Salsa to I Always Wanted a Brother from Mufasa: The Lion King Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - Rumba to No Time to Die from James Bond Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Cha Cha to She's a Lady from Miss Congeniality La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Waltz to Feed the Birds (Tuppence A Bag) from Mary Poppins Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Paso Doble to The Plaza of Execution from The Mask of Zorro Ross King and Jowita Przystał - Paso Doble to Thunderbirds Theme from Thunderbirds Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - Waltz to It Is You (I Have Loved) from Shrek Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Charleston to A Little Party Never Killed Nobody from The Great Gatsby Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - American Smooth to Sixteen Going on Seventeen from The Sound of Music Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 2 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Samba to La Bamba by Connie Francis Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Charleston to Been Like This by Meghan Trainor and T-Pain Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - Viennese Waltz to Die With a Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Waltz to Your Song by Ellie Goulding George Clarke and Alexis Warr - Paso Doble to Game of Survival by Ruelle Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Quickstep to Everybody Needs Somebody to Love by The Blues Brother Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - Cha Cha to I Heard it Through the Grapevine by Santa Esmeralda Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Tango to Training Season by Dua Lipa La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - Jive to Objection (Tango) by Shakira Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Viennese Waltz to Lose Control by Teddy Swims Ross King and Jowita Przystał - Waltz to Sunshine on Leith by The Proclaimers Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - Cha Cha to Give It Up by KC & The Sunshine Band Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden - Salsa to Bonkers by Dizzee Rascal and Armand Van Helden Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Foxtrot to Rein Me In by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Samba to Bam Bam by Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 1 songs and dances Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - Viennese Waltz to Cry Me a River by Justin Timberlake Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - Samba to (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty by KC & The Sunshine Band Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - Samba to Unbelievable by EMF Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - Cha Cha to yes, and? by Ariana Grande George Clarke and Alexis Warr - American Smooth to Stargazing by Myles Smith Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - Cha Cha to Push It by Salt-N-Pepa Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - Quickstep to Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - Jive to One Way Or Another by Blondie La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - American Smooth to Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - Jive to Get Ready by The Temptations Ross King and Jowita Przystał - Cha Cha to California Gurls by Katy Perry Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - Foxtrot to Neighbours Theme by Barry Crocker Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden - Paso Doble to Battle Without Honor or Humanity by Hotei Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - Cha Cha to Best of My Love by Ella Eyre Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - Waltz to TBC Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 6th December at 6:50pm. 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Spooks legend returns to spy genre with all-new BBC thriller series based on classic novel
Legacy of Spies will be based on John le Carré's best-selling novel The Spy Who Came in from the Cold.
With the return of The Night Manager now less than a month away, the BBC and MGM+ have announced a new collaboration with production company The Ink Factory, to produce a John le Carré series called Legacy of Spies. The eight-part series, which will be a co-production with Amusement Park Film and in association with 127 Wall Productions and Paramount Television Studios, is being written by le Carré's son Stephen Cornwell (Message from the King), along with Clarissa Ingram. It will adapts le Carré’s novel The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, while also drawing on additional material from A Legacy of Spies. The cast will be led by former Spooks and Succession star Matthew Macfadyen, taking on the iconic role of George Smiley who has previously been played by actors including Alec Guinness, Simon Russell Beale and Gary Oldman. Also starring in the series will be Charlie Hunnam (Monster) as Alec Leamas, Daniel Brühl (All Quiet on the Western Front) as Jens Fielder and Devrim Lingnau Islamoğlu (The Empress) as Doris Quinz aka Agent Tulip. The synopsis for the series says that it will chart "George Smiley’s overarching quest for his nemesis, Russian master-spy Karla" through the Cold War, and that it "begins in the shadow of the newly-erected Berlin Wall, as Alec Leamas watches his last agent shot dead by East German sentries". The synopsis continues: "For Leamas, a senior British intelligence officer in Berlin, the Cold War is over. As he faces the prospect of retirement or worse – a desk job – Control offers him a unique opportunity for revenge. "Assuming the guise of an embittered and dissolute ex-agent, Leamas is set up to trap Mundt, the deputy director of the East German Intelligence Service, with himself as the bait. "In the background is George Smiley, ready to make the game play out just as Control wants." Brothers Simon Cornwell and Stephen Cornwell, both founders and co-CEOs at The Ink Factory, said: "This project is in many ways the most ambitious and all-encompassing adaptation of le Carré’s work to date, taking our father’s best-known and most-loved most character – the complex and brilliant spymaster George Smiley – and using this medium as a canvas to chart his story as he moves through a world which culturally and politically shapes the one we live in today. "To have Matthew embody this operational mastermind, a man both vulnerable and dangerous, alongside the brilliant talent of Charlie and Devrim, is a great coup. "We are thrilled the series has found its home with the BBC and MGM+ and to be collaborating alongside Malte and the Amusement Park team, while having Graham’s wisdom, vision and deft touch helping us guide this project – bringing his own mastery of the genre alongside that of le Carré’s." Meanwhile, Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said: "Legacy of Spies is a dream le Carré project adapted by the brilliant Stephen Cornwell and Clarissa Ingram. We are thrilled to have The Ink Factory – who are the ultimate experts in this genre – making this series which stars some of our best actors; Matthew, Charlie, Devrim and Daniel. BBC viewers are in for a very special treat!" The Night Manager, another Ink Factory project and adaptation of le Carré's work, will return for its long-awaited second season on 1st January 2026. Another adaptation, The Little Drummer Girl, aired on BBC One back in 2018. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders 2025 Christmas schedule confirmed by BBC - including festive episode timings
Here's where you can catch EastEnders this Christmas.
The EastEnders Christmas special is one of the highlights of the festive period, pulling in millions of viewers each year. From Den serving Angie the divorce papers to six Walford women becoming entwined in a murder, it's never a dull day for the Albert Square residents. This time is no exception, with a jam-packed two weeks of drama, intrigue and nostalgia. TV schedules will once again be moved around to facilitate a host of other holiday specials, meaning if you want to catch Pat Evans's (Pam St Clement) return to Walford or find out the identity of Zoe Slater's (Michelle Ryan) tormenter, you'll have to do some adjusting. There's also an exciting flashforward episode on New Year's Day, giving us a unique look ahead to 2027... EastEnders Christmas 2025 schedule The BBC soap usually airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm, but there are a few changes throughout Christmas week, including two episodes on the big day. Monday, 22nd December: 7.30pm (30 minutes) Tuesday, 23rd December: 7.30pm (30 minutes) Christmas Eve: 6:55pm (30 minutes) Christmas Day: 7:45pm (30 minutes) and 9:45pm (30 minutes) Boxing Day: 9:30pm (30 minutes) EastEnders New Year schedule Luckily, things are back to normal during the last week of 2025, heading into 2026. Monday, 29th December: 7:30pm (30 minutes) Tuesday, 30th December: 7.30pm (30 minutes) New Year's Eve: 7:30pm (30 minutes) New Year's Day: 7:30pm (30 minutes) Friday, 2nd January: No episode as usual It's still to be confirmed which episodes will drop early on BBC iPlayer at 6am, though it's likely that some big instalments will be held back until transmission later that day. A bumper selection of classic EastEnders Christmas crackers will air throughout the evening on BBC Three. Read more: EastEnders reveals Anthony Trueman's disturbing secret as Zoe Slater falls into his trap in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job EastEnders airs shock passion for Zoe Slater following intriguing tormenter twist in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders 2025 Christmas preview: Four major returns as Max Branning bombshells implode in a face-off with Cindy Beale Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Celebrity Apprentice finally confirms release date for 2025 festive specials
The celebs will be tasked with designing biscuits which will then actually be sold in UK stores.
The Celebrity Apprentice will be coming to TV screens for a new instalment just in time for Christmas. To mark the show's 20th anniversary, the two-part special will air in partnership with Pudsey in aid of Children In Need. Earlier this winter, the BBC announced the flurry of famous faces who would be taking part and now, we finally know when they'll be on screen showing off their business acumen. The first instalment of the two-part special will air on Monday 29th December with the concluding episode following the next day on Tuesday 30th December – both at 9pm. The celebrity line-up includes the likes of Miranda actress Sarah Hadland, judge and TV personality Rob Rinder and EastEnders actor Jake Wood. It's been six years since the last celebrity spin-off of the show and this time round, audiences will watch on as the 12 candidates head to snowy Lapland in Finland to create a seasonal biscuit. The famous faces will then have to pitch their biscuit to UK retailers who will actually then sell the biscuit across stores in the UK, a first in the show's history. A percentage of the profits will go to Children in Need. Paul Broadbent, Director of Programmes at Naked, said: "We are delighted to announce The Celebrity Apprentice: Christmas Specials. "Not only will the two special episodes be immensely entertaining, but the biscuits made and sold in the lead up to the show airing will be raising vital funds for BBC Children in Need – it’s a win win. "The Apprentice has always been the ultimate test of business acumen and resilience. Now, with well-known faces stepping up to the challenge, we can’t wait to see how they fare under pressure." Tommy Nagra, Director of Content at BBC Children in Need, added: "This is the first time we have partnered with The Celebrity Apprentice. "The spirit of Christmas embodies kindness, generosity and giving, so it’s especially exciting that – for the first time ever – the product created during the show will be available in stores, with proceeds going directly to BBC Children in Need." The first celebrity spin-off of the show aired in 2007 for Comic Relief with the likes of Piers Morgan and Cheryl Cole taking part. There was a second special the following year featuring Alan Carr and Jonathan Ross, and a third in 2019 which saw Amanda Holden and Rylan Clark taking part. The Celebrity Apprentice is coming to BBC One and iPlayer this Christmas. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Traitors season 4: Release date and latest news
After a myriad of murders, brutal betrayals, an iconic side-eye and a fart that had the whole cast in stitches… Celebrity Traitors came to an end last month. 19 celebrities were whittled all the way down to three during the finale, before the first-ever winner of the Celebrity Traitors was crowned. With the series having come to a conclusion, naturally thoughts are turning to when season four of the civilian series will be back on our screens. And fans will be pleased to hear that a release date for The Traitors season 4 has now been confirmed. Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the fourth season of the series will see 22 people from across the UK descend on the Scottish castle for the ultimate game of deception and betrayal and the chance to win up to £120k. So, when can we expect it to land on our screens? Read on for everything we know about The Traitors season 4 so far. The Traitors season 4 release date It’s been officially confirmed that the brand-new series will launch on New Year’s Day at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. The release schedule for the first two episodes is as follows: Episode 1 - Thursday 1st January 2026 at 8pm Episode 2 - Friday 2nd January 2026 at 8pm It was announced by the BBC back in August 2024 that season 4 had been commissioned, along with a celebrity edition, with filming for both to take place in 2025. Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, said of the renewal: "The Traitors has well and truly established itself as an unmissable highlight of the year, and the news of a fourth outing, alongside a brand new celebrity version coming to the BBC, will take the series to a whole new level. "It will once again be fascinating for our audiences to see who'll outwit, outplay, and outlast. Let the mind games begin!" Meanwhile, Mike Cotton, creative director unscripted at Studio Lambert and executive producer for The Traitors, said: "We are thrilled to be inviting some celebrities into our castle to come and play the game. "Seeing famous faces navigate the roundtable or don the infamous green cloaks will be unmissable TV, and what a double treat for the fans with series 4 also confirmed too. "There's a whole lot of exciting treachery and deception yet to come from the Highlands... Claudia's going to have to pack some extra knitwear." Can you apply for The Traitors season 4? No, unfortunately the moment has now passed to apply for season 4. However, applications for season 5 are now open, and will close on 31st May 2026. If you're keen to be the next adored Faithful or Traitor, you must be 18 years of age or older and fill out the application! You can apply now. Is there a trailer for The Traitors season 4? No. The official trailer is yet to be released for The Traitors season 4. However, to mark the release window announcement last month, fans were treated to an eerie teaser showing someone in a hooded cloak walking through a forest. The Traitors season 1-3 are available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
BBC confirms Christmas 2025 TV schedule – from The Traitors season 4 to The Night Manager season 2
Christmas specials for Call the Midwife, Death in Paradise and Amandaland are all also on the schedule.
After the BBC confirmed its festive line-up for the 2025 holiday period last month, its full schedule has now been unveiled – confirming exactly when each of the programmes, specials and films will be airing. Amongst the big titles on the schedule for this year are returning BBC One dramas such as Call the Midwife, Beyond Paradise and Death in Paradise, each of which are back for Christmas specials. Call the Midwife's two specials will air at 8:15pm on Christmas Day and 8:30pm on Boxing Day respectively, while Beyond Paradise will air on 21st December at 9pm, and Death in Paradise will air on 28th December at 8:30pm. Of course, there are some other reliable favourites on the schedule, with a new Julia Donaldson animated film, The Scarecrows' Wedding, set to air at 3:10pm on Christmas Day, joined by the annual festive Strictly Come Dancing special, which will air at 5:30pm, and a festive special of Michael McIntyre's The Wheel, which will air at 6:45pm. EastEnders will air at 7:45pm and 9:45pm on the big day, while The King's Speech will also air on Christmas Day as usual, with King Charles making his third Yuletide address at 3pm on Christmas Day on BBC One. This year, some of the biggest fare is being reserved for the New Year, with The Night Manager set to start airing its second season at 9:05pm on BBC One on 1st January, while The Traitors will return for its fourth civilian season at 8pm on the same day. The Traitors season 4 will then continue on Friday 2nd January at 8pm with its second episode. Sir David Attenborough also hosts a brand-new film exploring the wildlife of England’s capital, called Wild London, which will air at 6:30pm on 1st January. When it comes to comedies, there are plenty of treats in store throughout the festive period for those looking to laugh. The Amandaland Christmas special, which guest stars Jennifer Saunders as Amanda's aunt, will air on Christmas Day at 9:15pm, while the annual Mrs Brown’s Boys specials will air at 10:15pm on Christmas Day and 10:05pm on New Year's Day. Additionally, a Here We Go New Year special will air at 8pm on New Year's Eve and Shedites, which comes from the Mrs Brown's Boys team, will air on New Year's Day at 10:35pm. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Here-We-Go-8b1b35d.jpg" width="3882" height="2588" alt="Jude Morgan-Collie as Sam, Freya Parks as Amy, Katherine Parkinson as Rachel, Alison Steadman as Sue, Jim Howick as Paul, Tom Basden as Robin and Tori Allen-Martin as Cherry in Here We Go. They are stood raising champagne glasses for a photo, which is framed by gold tinsel and baubles, in front of a red background." title="Here We Go" /> Meanwhile, Guz Khan will star in a modern-day Christmas caper, Stuffed, which will air at 9pm on 23rd December on BBC One, while BBC Two will see a Mammoth Christmas special airing at 10pm on 22nd December and a Mandy Christmas special airing at 10:25pm the same day. When it comes to non-scripted series and specials, the Gladiators special will air at 3:35pm on Christmas Day, this year's festive The Repair Shop will air at 7:30pm on Boxing Day, and The Celebrity Apprentice will start airing at 9pm on 29th December, with the second and final episode coming the next day, also at 9pm. Of course, with all the excitement of The Night Manager on New Year's Day, it could be easy to forget about the night before. However, the BBC's schedules are as jam-packed as usual for New Year's Eve, with Ronan Keating & Friends: New Year’s Eve Party airing at 11:30pm, The Graham Norton Show New Year’s Eve airing at 10:30pm and Jools' Annual Hootenanny airing at 11:30pm on BBC Two. Of course, that really is just scratching the surface – there are also Christmas quizzes such as The Weakest Link (4:45pm on Christmas Day), and Mark Gatiss's latest spooky Ghost Story for Christmas, The Room in the Tower (10pm on Christmas Eve on BBC Two) on the schedule. Meanwhile, the BBC's film blockbuster line-up for this year, to keep movie fans entertained, includes Elvis, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Robin Robin, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Oppenheimer, Operation Mincemeat, Challengers and Back to Black. Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The War Between the Land and the Sea: Release date and news for Doctor Who spin-off
The new spin-off will see UNIT fending off an attack from the Homo Aqua, formerly known as the Sea Devils.
We're still just over a year away from Doctor Who returning for its 2026 Christmas special, but thankfully, fans have got a brand-new spin-off series arriving to tide them over until then. The War Between the Land and the Sea, a five-part standalone miniseries, follows on from previous spin-offs such as Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Class, and features a number of returning stars in both new and existing roles. Starring Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jemma Redgrave among others, the series has been created by Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies and longtime Doctor Who writer Pete McTighe – and the latter has teased we will see plenty of Easter eggs tying it to that show's history. Speaking exclusively with RadioTimes.com, McTighe said: "There are absolutely Easter eggs to be seen – if you get the pause button ready, you'll be seeing plenty of stuff." But what is The War Between the Land and the Sea about and when can we expect to watch it? Here's everything we know so far. When will The War Between the Land and the Sea be released? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/08/539619-72a4712.jpg" width="4743" height="3162" alt="Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge Stewart, Alexander Devrient as Colonel Ibrahim and Mei Mac as Min Tso in The War Between the Land and the Sea. They are all stood by computers, Min is holding a tablet and they are looking shocked and distressed at something off screen." title="539619" /> The War Between the Land and the Sea will start airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8:30pm on Sunday 7th December 2025. Episodes 1 and 2 will air back to back, with episodes 3 and 4 airing and week later, and episode 5, the finale, airing on its own the week after that. For international viewers, it will arrive on Disney Plus at some point in 2026. Speculation on the release date for the series has gone back and forth, with it once being announced the series would air next year. It was finally confirmed to be arriving late this year back in October. What will The War Between the Land and the Sea be about? Taking place in the Whoniverse, this miniseries will feature familiar characters from from the UK government agency UNIT, but it isn't expected to include the Doctor. In fact, it's specifically pitched as a story about how humanity copes with a disaster when the Doctor isn't around to help. The BBC's official synopsis reads: "When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered. With the entire population at risk, UNIT step into action as the land and sea wage war." This story will feature the Homo Aqaua, a re-branded version of the Sea Devils. The Sea Devils are a classic Doctor Who creature that first appeared in 1972, and returned in 2022 for the Thirteenth Doctor episode The Legend of the Sea Devils. View Green Video on the source website Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con in 2024, Russell T Davies explained: "There's a race that lives beneath the oceans, they wake up and they see the state of the oceans that we have put it in. We have wrecked the place, and it is war. And it's war on an epic scale." Climate change will be a key theme in the story. At the Edinburgh TV Festival in 2025, lead actor Russell Tovey said: "You can expect heart palpitations. You can expect love. Again, I keep going back to that, it's driven by love. This guy [Tovey's character Barclay] loves his life, loves his family, and will do anything to protect them. You're going to be moved and entertained with this." Highlighting the contrast between this spin-off and the typical format for Doctor Who stories, he added, "It's set in this world and this force comes upon us. I feel like that's different, in some ways, to the way that Doctor Who has been before, because it's always [us] visiting them, whereas this is like Independence Day." Who will star in The War Between the Land and the Sea? Russell Tovey will star as the drama's everyman protagonist Barclay, alongside Gugu Mbatha-Raw as a Sea Devil character named Salt, a role involving extensive prosthetics. Both actors have appeared in the Doctor Who franchise before, but this time they're playing new characters with no relation to their previous roles. Thanks to UNIT's central role in the story, we're going to see several familiar faces from Doctor Who, including the characters Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) Colonel Ibrahim (Alexander Devrient), and Shirley Ann Bingham (Ruth Madeley). Another returning character is more of a deep cut: General Austin Pierce (Colin McFarlane), who previously appeared in the 2009 miniseries Torchwood: Children of Earth. The cast will also include Adrian Lukis, Patrick Baladi, Francesca Corney, Mei Mac, Vincent Franklin, Waleed Hammad, Iestyn Arwel, Hannah Donaldson, Manpreet Bachu and Ann Akinjirin. Some of their new characters have been announced, while others are still unknown. There's obviously a lot of speculation about potential cameos from other Doctor Who stars, but we're not expecting to see Ncuti Gatwa (or Billie Piper) during the gap between seasons fifteen and sixteen of the main show. The full cast for the series is as follows: Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart Alexander Devrient as Colonel Christofer Ibrahim Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham Colin McFarlane as General Austin Pierce Adrian Lukis as Jonathan Hynes Vincent Franklin as Harry Shaw Francesca Corney as Hana Chakri Mei Mac as Min Tso Waleed Hammad as Tariq Hashim Hannah Donaldson as Louise Mackie Ann Akinjirin as Barbara Pierre-Dupont Is there a trailer for The War Between the Land and the Sea? There is! A full-length trailer is available to watch here. View oEmbed on the source website The War Between the Land and the Sea will air on BBC One on BBC iPlayer, starting at 8:30pm on Sunday 7th December. Add The War Between the Land and the Sea to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. 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EastEnders reveals Anthony Trueman's disturbing secret as Zoe Slater falls into his trap in BBC iPlayer release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of EastEnders, which airs at 7.30pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer.
Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey) has a target on his back in EastEnders, as Howie Danes (Delroy Atkinson) has discovered his shocking secret. The doctor returned to Walford after a 9 year absence in August to attend his dad Patrick's (Rudolph Walker) wedding to Yolande (Angela Wynter). Despite claiming that he was only being back for the occasion, it later transpired that he'd separated from his wife Sophie and had no reason to head home. As a result of their estrangement he's decided to stick around, and has landed a job at the Panesar House surgery. Anthony has also been desperate to reunite with Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan), having reunited after two decades. She initially palmed him off after an attempted kiss, but the two slept together last week amid a mystery local's plot to torment her. In a bizarre twist, Anthony was seen scrolling through photos of her that he'd saved to his laptop. In yesterday's instalment, he made a realisation about Howie that would have a devastating impact on the Trueman-Fox clan. The parcel delivery man had been stealing from his deliveries, and had proposed to partner Kim (Tameka Empson) with a ring that belonged to Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine). Anthony noticed her complaining about the missing parcel, and it didn't take long for him to piece together what had happened. He attempted to confront Howie, but the matter was brushed aside. That was, until, another face-off in today's episode. The family had all headed to Harry's Barn to celebrate, and Anthony warned Howie that he had until the end of the night to take the ring off Kim. However, Howie was faced with a major issue. When he tried to retrieve the jewellery, explaining that it was cheap and that he would buy her a new one, she said she didn't care and that there was no rush for a new bit of bling. He knew that he would have to go to extreme lengths to silence Anthony, and decided to do some digging into his shady past. Calling Sophie, she revealed that she'd placed a restraining order against her husband. Apparently it hasn't gone to court yet, but she wanted to flag his predatory behaviour towards women. Howie and Anthony were now even – they both had something against one another, and they wouldn't want their big secrets to be outed. At the end of the evening, Zoe returned to the Trueman house begging for a place to stay. She apologised for accusing him of being her tormenter, and as she fell into his arms, he displayed a sinister smirk. Is he purposely scaring Zoe to make her more dependent on him? Read more: EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job EastEnders airs shock passion for Zoe Slater following intriguing tormenter twist in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders 2025 Christmas preview: Four major returns as Max Branning bombshells implode in a face-off with Cindy Beale EastEnders star Alice Haig confirms aftermath of Vicki Fowler's shock kiss with Zack Hudson in BBC iPlayer release Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final?
The end of Strictly Come Dancing is fast approaching, with just two more weekends to go before the grand finale airs live on BBC One. Each Saturday, audiences at home and the judges alike have been blown away at the level of performance from each of the couples. Sadly, two couples had their Strictly journeys cut short. Stefan Dennis and La Voix were both forced to withdraw from the competition due to injuries, meaning this year's final will consist of just three couples. But just when will the final take place? Read on to find out when viewers can tune into the final and what we can expect the yet-to-be announced finalists to be dancing when the day comes! When is the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final? With the quarter finals almost underway, it has become clearer when the live grand final will air. The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final will air on Saturday 20th December on BBC One and iPlayer. The exact timings of the night are yet to be confirmed, but be sure to keep this page bookmarked as we'll update with the latest information once we have it! Which celebrities could be in the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final? At the time of reporting, any of the current celebrities still in Strictly Come Dancing 2025 could be in the final. Based on recent eliminations and withdrawals, there will likely be three Strictly pairings headed to the final, as the next two episodes will whittle down the line-up. At the moment, the following celebrities could be in the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final: Amber Davies Lewis Cope Balvinder Sopal George Clarke Karen Carney Rest assured, once the three finalists have been unveiled, this page will have the latest! What are the songs and dances for the Strictly Come Dancing final? There is a little while to go before the songs and dances for the final will be revealed, but it is likely the series will follow suit and will see the pairs perform three dances. As in previous years, the couples will perform a Judges' Pick, a show dance and their favourite dance from the competition. Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders' Anthony Trueman makes shocking realisation about thieving Howie Danes in BBC iPlayer release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Monday's episode of EastEnders, which airs at 7.30pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer.
Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey) is one step closer to realising Howie Danes's (Delroy Atkinson) thieving ways in EastEnders. Earlier this year, amid financial pressure from partner Kim Fox (Tameka Empson), Howie took on another job as a parcel delivery man. He quickly realised that deliveries often went missing, and as a result, would be able to cash in. He even went as far as blackmailing Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) into handing over Patrick Trueman's (Rudolph Walker) betting winnings that he stole, and decided to keep them for himself. Kim was overjoyed with her lavish new car, and that Howie was finally splashing the cash in the same way her ex-husband Vincent (Richard Blackwood) did. However, last week he landed himself in hot water after accidentally forgetting to end a livestream on her social media accounts, allowing thousands of followers to hear her making disparaging comments about them. As a result she's lost two sponsorship opportunities, and is facing a new monetary setback. In tonight's episode, Howie thought of the perfect solution. He intercepted a delivery intended for Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine), that was a Christmas gift from her mum. As he spied through the parcel, which contained a ring, Patrick caught him in the act and presumed he was planning to propose to Kim. Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) then urged him to go through with it, saying that it would show his commitment to her during their worrying time. Over at the surgery, Anthony was bemoaning a delivery of prescription medication not arriving. Penny was mid-appointment and noted that the present from her mum hadn't arrived either. In walked Howie, explaining that he'd like Anthony to be present as he popped the question that night. The encounter clearly set the doctor's mind into overdrive, and he couldn't quite shake the fact that something strange was afoot. Kim was overjoyed with the gesture, and when they headed home to celebrate, Anthony questioned Howie where he got the ring from and how he could afford it. Howie made a quick excuse saying that it was a cheap piece of jewellery, but didn't sound overly convincing. Is Anthony about to expose Howie? Read more: EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job EastEnders airs shock passion for Zoe Slater following intriguing tormenter twist in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders 2025 Christmas preview: Four major returns as Max Branning bombshells implode in a face-off with Cindy Beale EastEnders star Alice Haig confirms aftermath of Vicki Fowler's shock kiss with Zack Hudson in BBC iPlayer release Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Celebrity Traitors' final breaks new ratings record as consolidated viewing figures released
The Celebrity Traitors took the nation by storm back in October, and in the process has become the biggest title of 2025 across the UK at 7 days so far this year. The BBC has confirmed that the first series concluded its run with an incredible 15 million viewers, which has seen the biggest on demand audience of any series across the market at seven days since records began. The sixth episode has seen the highest 28-day figure for the series so far at 15.2 million. In addition, the series to date at 28 days has averaged 14.8 million viewers per episode, with 3.1 million 16-34 year olds tuning in. The series saw a star-studded cast of 19 celebrities enter the iconic Traitors castle ready to play the ultimate game of detection, backstabbing and trust. In the end, Alan Carr was announced as the winner, raising a whopping £87,500 for his chosen charity, Neuroblastoma UK. Shortly after its conclusion, the BBC confirmed its renewal, alongside the publication of a new Economic Impact Report, which reveals The Traitors franchise – including the UK, US, and Celebrity editions – has generated an estimated £21.8 million boost in Gross Value Added (GVA) to Scotland’s economy since filming began in 2022. Hayley Valentine, Director of BBC Scotland, said: "The Traitors is an immense TV success story and it’s fantastic to have multiple versions of it filmed in Scotland. We welcome and celebrate it. "This report highlights the many ways that Scotland is seeing a direct economic benefit from The Traitors filming here and, working together with our partners, we will use this success to promote sustainable growth within Scotland’s creative industry." Claudia Winkleman will return with a new series of The Traitors early next year with new twists and new players in the ultimate game of trust and treachery as 22 people from across the UK descend on a Scottish castle to win up to £120,000. The Celebrity Traitors series 2 will return later in 2026. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who's on Richard Osman's House of Games this week?
A new batch of celebs will be testing their knowledge this week.
Richard Osman's House of Games is back on our screens with its ninth season, inviting a crop of celebrities each week to go head-to-head in a series of games that puts their general knowledge to the test. As ever, a daily winner is declared following a quick-fire round at the end of each show before the scores are tallied across the week to crown a Friday champion. But which celebrity guests will be battling it out for glory this week? Here's everything you need to know about the celebrities taking part in Richard Osman's House of Games. Who's on Richard Osman's House of Games this week? This week's celebrity contestants are Will Bayley, Montell Douglas, Giovanna Fletcher and Josh Pugh, who will put their general knowledge skills to the test in a week of quiz games. Will Bayley is a professional Paralympic table tennis player, ranked world No. 1. He has competed in the 2016 Summer Paralympics and the 2014 World Championships. Montell Douglas, or Fire as some may know her, is a multi-sports Olympian. She is the former record holder for the 100 metres at 11.05 seconds. More recently, fans have watched her on Gladiators and Strictly Come Dancing. Giovanna Fletcher is a podcaster and presenter, best known for her popular podcast, Happy Mum Happy Baby. In 2020, Fletcher appeared on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here and was crowned queen of the castle. Josh Pugh is a stand-up comedian who first began performing in 2014. Richard Osman's House of Games continues on Monday 1st December at 6pm on BBC Two and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders star reveals return of third iconic '90s character for Nigel Bates's special episode
Pat and Barry Evans are already returning this month.
Legendary EastEnders star Shaun Williamson has seemingly confirmed the return of another major character as part of a special, standalone episode that will air later this month. His own Walford alter-ego, Barry Evans, will also stage a comeback alongside the iconic Pat Evans, played by Pam St Clement. Both will be appear from beyond the grave to offer some support to Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley), who is living with a young-onset dementia diagnosis. It's an emotional time for Nige following his festive film screening, and with his cognitive ability worsening, he retreats to the The Vic where he believes its the mid-'90s. Pictures from the instalment seem to show that even the retro set has been meticulously recreated, with some jazzy upholstery, poinsettias and tinsel. Now, in a chat with The Sun, Williamson has revealed that Nicola Duffett, who played Nigel's first wife Debbie, will also be returning. "It is in an empty pub but, in Nigel’s mind, it’s full of his old mates and there’s a karaoke going on," he explains. "It’s beautifully written. It was just Nigel, Pat and his ex-wife, Debbie, who was played by Nicola Duffett. "It was just great to be back working with these fabulous actors again." EastEnders declined to comment when apprpoached by RadioTimes.com Debbie was an Albert Square regular between 1993 and 1995, before being killed off in a hit-and-run. Nigel adopted her daughter Clare (Gemma Bissix) in the aftermath. On a number of occasions over the last year, he's confused his second wife Julie (Karen Henthorn) for her, and during a VE Day special, saw a vision of her beside the war memorial. Upon the announcement of his own return, Williamson said, "It was a complete shock getting the call to go back to Albert Square, but so exciting! I have to admit to a few nerves (loads!) when I walked back onto the set of The Queen Victoria, but it was so great to work with old friends and colleagues on such a brilliant episode. "Just goes to show, you never know what’s around the corner!" St. Clement added, "I was both surprised and excited to be asked back to tread the streets of Walford once again and to be involved in Nigel’s touching dementia storyline. "It was lovely to be welcomed back by those with whom I had worked for so long. It was just like coming home.” EastEnders continues to work with Dementia UK on the storyline. Read more: EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job EastEnders airs shock passion for Zoe Slater following intriguing tormenter twist in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders 2025 Christmas preview: Four major returns as Max Branning bombshells implode in a face-off with Cindy Beale EastEnders star Alice Haig confirms aftermath of Vicki Fowler's shock kiss with Zack Hudson in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders airs shocking sacrifice following brutal death in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders confirms explosive return of Mitchell icon this Christmas - but why have they returned? Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Best BBC shows: All the best dramas on BBC iPlayer
From all-time classics to the very best new drama series, discover what you've been missing on BBC iPlayer.
As we head into December and the nights continue to get colder, there's never been a better time to cosy up in front of a drama box set - and BBC iPlayer has plenty to choose from. Not only is the platform filled with beloved long-running series like Call the Midwife and Death in Paradise, plus the latter's spin-offs Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise, but it also features brand-new, innovative shows too. For instance, there are historical epics like King & Conqueror and The Narrow Road to the Deep North, sitting alongside offbeat comedy-dramas such as Film Club and Am I Being Unreasonable?, as well as the unflinching – and deeply impactful – drama Prisoner 951 which explores the true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. The most recent season of one of the jewels in the BBC's drama crown, Blue Lights, also recently returned for its third outing, while other 2025 releases include Gabrielle Creevy and Eve Myles's thriller The Guest, plus true story adaptations like The Bombing of Pan Am 103 and the second season of The Gold. With crime, murder mystery and detective series like Annika, Death Valley and Silent Witness also taking pride of place in the library, as well as American acquisitions like Tell Me Lies, there really is something for everyone. However, with so much to binge-watch, we understand it can all be a bit overwhelming to have so much choice. So, we've put together a list of all the best available series right now, which should mean you can find something to suit you without all that endless scrolling. Read on and enjoy.
How to vote in Strictly Come Dancing 2025
All the instructions and information you need to make sure you can vote for your favourite couple on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2025.
It's not often Strictly Come Dancing fans are treated to something completely new on the show – but on tonight's episode (Saturday 29th November) viewers saw the first ever edition of the brand new Instant Dance challenge. The new format twist – which saw each couple given just 10 seconds to plan a 40-second routine – provided plenty of chaos and went down a treat with fans of the show, many of whom are already calling for it to become a regular feature. As well as making for some very entertaining TV, the challenge also shook up the leaderboard, with the 4 points awarded to Amber and Nikita putting them top when added to their perfect 40 for their main routine earlier on the show. Karen and Carlos also received the maximum score for their first routine, but finished bottom in the Instant Dance challenge which meant that Lewis and Katya – who placed first in the challenge – leapfrogged them into second place. With things really heating up in the competition, the remaining Strictly contestants will be hoping they've done enough to book their place in next week's musicals themed quarter finals – and now it's over to the public vote. Because this season has been different when it comes to how viewers can cast their votes, we at Radio Times think it's important to bring you all the latest voting info in one clear, concise and handy guide. Ahead of the show's run, the BBC confirmed it had scrapped premium-rate voting, meaning there is now only one way you can vote. So, how can you cast your vote on Strictly Come Dancing 2025? Read on for everything you need to know. How to vote online for Strictly Come Dancing When the vote opens each week, head on over to the Strictly homepage, where you'll find the vote at the top of the page. You can vote online on the Strictly homepage, or by scanning the QR code available on their website – which will be displayed on screen during the show. Online voting can be done by a mobile phone, tablet or computer. Before you can vote, you need to be signed into your BBC account. If you voted last year, providing you're using the same device, you should still be signed in and ready to vote. But if you have never voted before, you will need to register for a BBC account in order to vote. Once the vote is open, the couples will be listed in alphabetical order. You can cast your votes by selecting your favourite duo by clicking the plus icon next to their name so that a 1 appears in the box between the plus and minus icons. Once you've allocated all your votes, you won't be able to press the plus icon anymore. If you're happy with your votes, then click 'Submit X votes' at the bottom of the page. Once submitted, the votes cannot be changed. When does the vote open for Strictly Come Dancing? Voting opens during each live show. Be careful though: the vote does not open until all the couples have danced, which means you have to wait until near the end of the show to cast your votes. Is it free to vote online for Strictly? Voting online is free for Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Can you vote by phone? No, you can no longer vote by phone for Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC confirmed it had scrapped its premium-rate phone voting system before the 2025 series began, with the Eurovision Song Contest becoming the last major BBC show to offer it. Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard 2025: Full judges' scores LIVE
This week will see a major twist for the stars!
It's time for more glitz and glamour in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom in Week 10! This week saw a major twist for the Strictly stars, as competed in the Instant Dance challenge, which asked each couple to pick a dance style at random from ones they have learnt in the competition so far and gave them just 10 seconds to decide how to dance it. Head Judge Shirley Ballas said: "Instant Dance has the power to change everything for our couples, and will challenge them in ways they have never been challenged before. "With standards so incredibly high this year and the competition so close, there's a lot resting on it. The dance styles, costumes and music might not be revealed until the night, but what we can be sure of right now is that it's going to be a whole lot of fun. I cannot wait!" We'll be keeping track of the all-important leaderboard as it happens below in Strictly Come Dancing week 10. Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 10 In Week 10, the stars competed in the Instant Dance challenge, which saw them improvise a 40-second dance to a surprise style and song. The judges awarded them points which were then added to their score from their Week 10 dance. Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (10+10+10+10) = 40 + 4 = 44 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (9+9+9+9) = 36 +6 = 42 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (10+10+10+10) = 40 +1 = 41 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (8+8+9+9) = 34 +2 + 36 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+7+7) = 28 +5 = 33 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (4+6+6+7) = 23 +3 = 26 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 9 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones -(10+10+10 +10) = 40 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (9+10+10+10) = 39 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (9+10+10+10) = 39 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (9+9+9+9) = 36 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (8+9+9+9) = 35 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (8+8+8+9) = 33 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 8 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (9+10+9+10) = 38 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (9+10+9+9) = 37 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (8+9+9+9) = 35 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (7+8+9+9) = 33 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (7+8+8+8) = 31 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (6+7+8+8) = 29 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 7 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (9+10+10+10) = 39 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (9+10+9+10) = 38 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (8+9+9+9) = 35 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (8+10+8+9) = 35 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (8+8+9+9) = 34 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (7+8+7+8) = 30 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (7+8+7+8) = 30 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (6+8+7+8) = 29 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 6 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (10+10+10+10) = 40 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (9+10+9+10) = 38 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (9+9+8+9) = 35 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (8+9+9+9) = 35 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (8+9+9+9) = 35 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (7+8+8+8) = 31 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (6+7+8+8) = 29 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (6+7+6+7) = 26 Read more: Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Goldstein stunned by surprise message from British pop music icon Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 5 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (9+9+8+8) = 34 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (8+8+8+9) = 33 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (8+8+8+9) = 33 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (7+8+8+9) = 32 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (6+9+7+8) = 30 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - (7+8+7+8) = 30 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (6+8+7+7) = 28 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+7+7) = 28 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (6+7+7+8) = 28 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (6+7+6+8) = 27 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard Week 4 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (8+9+10+9) = 36 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (8+9+9+8) = 34 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (8+9+8+8) = 33 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (7+8+8+8) = 31 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (7+8+7+8) = 30 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (7+7+7+8) = 29 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - (6+8+7+8) = 29 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (6+7+6+7) = 26 Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - (5+7+7+7) = 26 Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - (4+6+7+7) = 24 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (3+4+2+5) = 14 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard - Weeks 1,2 + 3 combined Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - 92 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - 91 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - 85 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - 82 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - 80 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - 77 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - 76 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - 73 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - 72 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - 71 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - 67 Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - 52 Ross King and Jowita Przystał - 44 Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - 39 (Stefan missed Week 3 due to illness) Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden - 29 (Thomas was the first person to be eliminated) Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard - Week 3 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (9+10+9+9) = 37 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (8+9+9+9) = 35 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (8+8+8+8) = 32 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (6+8+9+8) = 31 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (7+8+7+8) = 30 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - (7+7+6+8) = 28 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+7+6+6) = 26 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (4+7+7+ 7) = 25 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (5+7+6+7) = 25 Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - (4+6+6+6) = 22 Ross King and Jowita Przystał - (4+5+5+5) = 19 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard - Week 2 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (7+8+8+8) = 31 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (7+8+8+7) = 30 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (7+7+8+8) = 30 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (8+7+7+7) = 29 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (7+7+6+7) = 27 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (6+7+6+7) = 26 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - (6+6+6+7) = 25 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (6+6+6+6) = 24 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (5+6+6+6) = 23 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (4+5+5+6) = 20 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (4+5+5+5) = 19 Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - (4+4+4+5) = 17 Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - (3+4+4+5) = 16 Ross King and Jowita Przystał - (2+4+4+5) = 15 Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden - (2+3+4+4) = 13 Strictly Come Dancing 2025 leaderboard - Week 1 Karen Carney and Carlos Gu - (7+8+8+8) = 31 Lewis Cope and Katya Jones - (7+7+7+7) = 28 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley - (6+7+7+7) = 27 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin - (7+7+7+6) = 27 La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec - (6+6+6+6) = 24 George Clarke and Alexis Warr - (6+6+6+6) = 24 Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington - (5+6+6+6) = 23 Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell - (4+6+6+6) = 22 Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe - (4+6+5+6) = 21 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer - (4+5+5+5) = 19 Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola - (4+4+4+5) = 17 Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon - (4+4+4+5) = 17 Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden - (2+4+5+5) = 16 Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova - (3+4+3+4) = 14 Ross King and Jowita Przystał - (2+3+2+3) = 10 Strictly Come Dancing is available to watch on catch-up on BBC iPlayer. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders star confirms Max Branning return date and teases "jam-packed" flashforward episode
Max Branning will stay on brand by being at the centre of festive drama.
Actor Jake Wood has confirmed Max Branning’s return date in EastEnders. The BBC One soap aired a shorter return for Max in the Autumn, but now he will be back full-time from December. Speaking on The One Show on Friday (28th November 2025), Jake Wood revealed when fans can expect Max to be back in Walford. Max’s return episode will air on 16th December 2025. This episode follows the return of Max’s former lover, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), the previous day, after leaving Walford in July for a world cruise. Fans will be well aware that Linda and Max’s family are hiding from him the fact that Linda’s daughter, Annie Carter, is in fact Max’s daughter. Referring to the secret keeping by the other Brannings, Wood revealed: "That’ll be a big betrayal for Max." Max was last seen leaving Walford in disgrace after causing chaos at daughter Lauren’s (Jacqueline Jossa) wedding to Peter Beale (Thomas Law), his past affair with Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) being exposed, and failing to convince old flame - and daughter-in-law - Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) to take up a romance with him before she departed the UK. So, what prompts Max’s return to Albert Square? Of course, the other big thing on the agenda for Max is that he will be the focal point of a special flashforward episode to air on New Year’s Day 2026, but it will be set on New Year’s Day 2027. Little has been revealed about the episode, but only that it chiefly concerns Max and the Brannings and will pose questions about what happens in 2026 and then what will happen next. Wood revealed on The One Show that filming recently concluded on the instalment before teasing it further. "Max is in a lot of trouble in the lead-up," teased Wood. "Those episodes are amazing." He continued: “Then, suddenly, we cut to The Vic, and it’s not New Year’s Day 2026, it’s New Year’s Day 2027. We see Max, obviously, he’s had a very busy year; he’s been in lots of drama; there have been a lot of events that have happened. "I think the audience is really going to love it. There’s gonna be so much speculation. "And it’s just a really interesting way of telling the story because over the next year we’re going to build up to what we’ve seen." He noted, "Honestly, it’s so jam-packed. Full of questions." Wood teased that the episode will be both "intriguing" and "confusing" for viewers, with the cast themselves joining in the intense speculation. Just what trouble has Max got himself into this time? Elsewhere, the coming week will see the departures of Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) and Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) as the couple head off travelling, while the week after will see the return of another Walford troublemaker: Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf). However, aside from mischief, Sam has an emotive and important storyline for her return stint. Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers: Teddy Mitchell receives verdict in murder trial as Sam stands accused of being Zoe's tormentor EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job EastEnders airs shock passion for Zoe Slater following intriguing tormenter twist in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders 2025 Christmas preview: Four major returns as Max Branning bombshells implode in a face-off with Cindy Beale EastEnders star Alice Haig confirms aftermath of Vicki Fowler's shock kiss with Zack Hudson in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders airs shocking sacrifice following brutal death in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders confirms explosive return of Mitchell icon this Christmas - but why have they returned? Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What channel is Palmeiras v Flamengo Copa Libertadores final on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Palmeiras v Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores final, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
Palmeiras and Flamengo face off in an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final on Saturday evening. The 2025 champions of South America's elite club competition will be decided in front of 80,000 fans at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru. The pair have been scrapping it out in Brazil's top tier this season, with Flamengo five points clear at the top, but put their domestic title aspirations aside this weekend. Both have three Copa Libertadores triumphs to their name already, with the winner set to become the most successful Brazilian side in the competition's history. If previous finals are anything to go by, Saturday's clash will not be short on drama or flair. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Palmeiras v Flamengo on TV and online. Read more football features: Best players in the world | Best players of all time | Live football on TV today When is Palmeiras v Flamengo? Palmeiras v Flamengo will take place on Saturday 29th November 2025. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. Palmeiras v Flamengo kick-off time Palmeiras v Flamengo will kick off at 9pm. What TV channel is Palmeiras v Flamengo on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC Three from 8:50pm. How to live stream Palmeiras v Flamengo online You can live stream the online match via BBC iPlayer. The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app. Is Palmeiras v Flamengo on radio? Unfortunately, there will be no national radio coverage of the game. Advertisement Palmeiras v Flamengo odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Palmeiras (11/5) Draw (2/1) Flamengo (29/20)* For all the latest football odds and more, visit bet365 today. Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Check out more of our <a id="menurm6i" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Sport">Sport coverage or visit our <a id="menurm6k" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link TV Guide">TV Guide and <a id="menurm6m" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Streaming Guide">Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to <a id="menurm6o" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link The Radio Times Podcast">The Radio Times Podcast.