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items: Who is on The Claudia Winkleman Show tonight?
items: Who left The Apprentice this week? All the eliminated candidates from season 20
items: The BBC’s landmark YouTube deal means output could be "very different" in future, argues viral content producer
items: How to donate to Comic Relief online and on mobile
items: When is Comic Relief 2026? TV schedule, sketches and latest news
items: New 'heartbreaking' drama from Mum writer and starring Harry Potter TV series actor gets release date confirmed
items: Beyond Paradise season 4 first look at new episodes as Kris Marshall and co return for new cases
items: Race Across the World return date is finally confirmed as new pairings head from Europe to Mongolia
items: What to watch on streaming: today's picks from Netflix, Prime Video and more
items: EastEnders airs surprise passion between arch-enemies in early BBC iPlayer release
items: The Walking Dead icon stars in drama celebrating its 30th anniversary with special showings on TV tonight
items: Line of Duty season 7 confirms new and returning cast members - including memorable Gavin & Stacey star
items: EastEnders' Lauren Beale makes huge decision over dodgy Mark Fowler deal in early BBC iPlayer release
items: Time season 3 confirms more cast members - including an EastEnders fan-favourite
items: Classic Doctor Who screening confirmed for newly found episodes with special guests and more
items: Will there be a season 2 of The Other Bennet Sister?
items: Line of Duty season 7 gets major production update as show creator reveals "mesmerising" performance
items: EastEnders reveals intriguing Jasmine Fisher twist as twin brother Josh Goodwin arrives in early BBC iPlayer release
items: Gavin & Stacey and Call the Midwife star tease dark "shift" in the second half of The Other Bennet Sister
items: 7 EastEnders spoilers next week: Jasmine Fisher evidence found as she prepares to plead guilty
items: EastEnders legend's mother introduced today – and is played by actor's real-life mum
items: Doctor Who icon David Tennant returns as the Tenth Doctor for 15 brand new adventures with Big Finish
items: Who's on Richard Osman's House of Games this week?
items: How to watch Mr Nobody Against Putin – is it streaming?
items: Best BBC shows: All the best dramas on BBC iPlayer
items: Michael Sheen confirmed as Richard Osman's replacement on House of Games – set to front 100 episodes of hit show
items: The Capture season 3 release schedule: When will episode 3 air?
items: EastEnders airs unannounced return for fan-favourite character during Mother's Day episode in early BBC iPlayer release
items: The Capture creator explains Carey’s decisions in mind-bending season 3 episode 2
items: The Other Bennet Sister writer teases Ruth Jones’s "brutal” version of Mrs Bennet

Who is on The Claudia Winkleman Show tonight?
type: item
date: 2026-03-20T09:30:15.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: It's quite the mix!
encoded: The Claudia Winkleman Show continue tonight with a starry line-up of famous faces from the worlds of film, television, music and beyond. Winkleman kicked off her chat show in style last week, though it may have fallen flat at times, with Radio Times giving the debut three stars. As ever, audiences can expect hilarious anecdotes, details about highly-anticipated movies and TV shows and some classic Winkleman magic. So, who is appearing on The Claudia Winkleman Show tonight? Here's everything you need to know about The Claudia Winkleman Show's latest set of guests, and when you can watch the episode. Who is on The Claudia Winkleman Show tonight? On Claudia Winkleman's sofa tonight is comedian Joanne McNally, who will be chatting about her record-breaking tour, as well as fellow comic Guz Khan, talking about his new series Bait. Elsewhere on the couch is Olivier Award nominee Rachel Zegler, telling all about starring in a new staging of The Last Five Years at the Palladium. Rounding off the celebrity line-up is Niall Horan, who will be chatting about his brand new album, Dinner Party. The Claudia Winkleman Show airs on Friday 20 March at 10:40pm on BBC One. The Claudia Winkleman Show continues on Friday 20 March at 10:40pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add The Claudia Winkleman Show 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.

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Who left The Apprentice this week? All the eliminated candidates from season 20
type: item
date: 2026-03-19T22:00:11.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Time was up for another candidate.
encoded: **Warning: Contains spoilers for The Apprentice season 20** The Apprentice returned for another episode tonight as the remaining candidates returned to the boardroom and were tasked with turning petals into profits. Tonight's task saw the candidates given a second chance on the buying task, and this time they found themselves in the Isle of Wight. But soon, the 11 business hopefuls became 10 as Lord Sugar fired another candidate who wasn't on their A-game in tonight's task. So, who was fired from The Apprentice 2026? Read on to find out more. Who left The Apprentice 2026 this week? Harry Clough - Week 8 Harry was brought back into the boardroom by Kieran, who was project manager on the losing team. But between Harry and Conor, Lord Sugar decided to fire Harry due to his purchasing of the stand-up paddle board being at too high a cost compared to the winning team. For Harry, being fired was "extraordinary", describing the moment as "a weird experience". He explained: "I kind of felt it coming because I was in the boardroom with Kieran and Conor, who are the biggest characters on the show. So, I thought I didn't stand a chance against those guys. "But then I was just really sad. I loved the whole process, filming was insane and everything was awesome. But then you just leave and you didn't see them again and then it is just back to normal life. I was happy with how far I got, but I was definitely gutted to go." Rajan Gill - Week 7 Rajan Gill became the tenth candidate to be fired from The Apprentice. Rajan was brought back to the boardroom by project manager Lawrence for his "lack of contribution", of which Lord Sugar agreed. Asked how it felt to be fired, Rajan said: "Well, it's never a great feeling. I think as candidates, we put so much into the process. So there is disappointment when you are sat there in the boardroom and you know, you ultimately see Lord Sugar's finger point across towards you. But I also look back at it now as part of the journey. You take the …

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The BBC’s landmark YouTube deal means output could be "very different" in future, argues viral content producer
type: item
date: 2026-03-19T16:45:52.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: YouTube
description: We spoke with Molly McDonald, executive producer and founder of Blue Door Productions, about what the deal means for future programming.
encoded: Earlier this year, the BBC announced a landmark strategic partnership with YouTube, focused on investments in new programming for the platform, showcasing more BBC moments on YouTube, and upskilling the next generation of future creators and producers from across the UK. At the time, the BBC said it would be looking to build targeted communities for UK children and young adults on the platform, promote key BBC programme brands through it, deliver trusted, high quality news and drive commercial growth through global fandoms. As part of this the corporation would be looking upskill and partner with creators, as well as established TV producers who want to create and commission digital-first content. While this news may not have been surprising - in January, data from independent ratings body Barb showed Youtube reached more people than the BBC for the first time ever - it still remained somewhat unclear what the deal would mean in practice, and what it would do to BBC content going forward. View oEmbed on the source website Considering this, Radio Times spoke exclusively with Molly McDonald, executive producer and founder of social-first production company Blue Door Productions, to find out what she is expecting. McDonald, a viral content producer and director who has worked in digital content for the last six years, said she personally wasn't surprised by the announcement, adding that "the move makes sense now, because for an entire generation, YouTube isn't an alternative, it's the main screen". "I think under 25s already treat it as default television, and for BBC, it's probably about time that they embrace it," she said. "And I'm sure a lot of people have have been saying 2025 is the year that TV died - in viewership, in funding, in downsizing teams and the infrastructure of what these distribution channels are working with. To me, it feels appropriate to be jumping on now." McDonald said that the BBC looking to partner with creators is "a huge step", adding: "The…

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How to donate to Comic Relief online and on mobile
type: item
date: 2026-03-19T11:39:46.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Red Nose Day 2026 is here and this is how you can give money to some worthy causes.
encoded: Red Nose Day is right around the corner, with just one more sleep to go before a huge night in comedy, entertainment and fundraising. After weeks of amazing fundraising efforts from people up and down the country, the annual entertainment extravaganza will take place tomorrow (Friday 20 March) live from MediaCityUK in Salford. Davina McCall will return once more to front the extravaganza, and will be joined by Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed, Joel Dommett and Catherine Tate as Nan from The Catherine Tate Show, along with crossover sketches, special episodes and live performances. Money raised from the Red Nose Day 2026 appeal will go to the charity Comic Relief, which helps provide the essentials that many people are currently living without: food on the table, a safe place to stay and support when it's needed most. If you're wondering how to donate to the charity, we've made a comprehensive guide on how to give money – whether you'd rather do it online or via the phone. Read on for everything you need to know about donating to Comic Relief. How to donate to Comic Relief online There are a number of ways you can donate to Comic Relief – the easiest being to do so on its website. On the donation page, you can choose to make a single donation of £25, £50, £100 or an amount of your choice, a monthly donation, or a donation you made by fundraising money. For example, £25 could provide a young person in the UK who has experience homelessness with a starter pack, helping them to take the first steps towards thriving independently in a new home. £50 could help feed 10 children for a day at a community hub during the school holidays, stopping them from going hungry. You can also enter any amount of your choice on the Comic Relief website. How to donate to Comic Relief over the phone You can make a donation on the phone by calling 03457 910 910 and using your debit or credit card to make a donation. Standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply. Calls from …

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When is Comic Relief 2026? TV schedule, sketches and latest news
type: item
date: 2026-03-19T10:55:12.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: BBC Radio 1
subject: BBC Sounds
subject: BBC Two
description: The fundraising extravaganza is fast approaching.
encoded: It's time to get funny for money as Red Nose Day returns for an extraordinary night of comedy, entertainment and fundraising. This year's live show will be more fun and energetic than ever, with live performances, amazing prizes, surprise cameos and must-see sketches, all to raise money to help people access food, shelter and safety. Comic Relief: Funny for Money will once more be broadcast live from MediaCityUK in Salford, and for the very first time, live streamed simultaneously on the official BBC YouTube channel. Davina McCall will return once more to front the extravaganza, and will be joined by Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed, Joel Dommett and Catherine Tate as Nan from The Catherine Tate Show, as they get together to present a night of fun! But when will it all be on TV? Read on for everything you need to know about Red Nose Day 2026! When is Red Nose Day 2026? Red Nose Day will air live on Friday 20 March on BBC One and iPlayer. What time is Comic Relief 2026 on TV? It'll be time to get funny for money at 7pm. As ever, it'll be a fundraising extravaganza and will be live on air for a whopping three hours, drawing to a close at 10pm. How to watch Red Nose Day 2026: TV schedule Once more, Red Nose Day is packed with sketches and performances to raise money for Comic Relief, and here is a list of everything announced so far: The Bank Job, starring Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary Amandaland sketch bringing together some of TV's most notable Amandas The Traitors: The Movie sequel, starring Iain Stirling, Vicky Pattison, Alison Steadman and Rachel, Stephen and Fiona Katherine Ryan and John Richardson channel their inner Cathy and Heathcliff in a Wuthering Heights sketch We'll keep this page updated as more sketches and musical performances are announced! There will also be a raft of Red Nose Day-themed television prior to and after the big night and on the television to fundraise for Comic Relief. The funny continues as Romesh Ranganathan hosts a special episode o…

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New 'heartbreaking' drama from Mum writer and starring Harry Potter TV series actor gets release date confirmed
type: item
date: 2026-03-19T10:35:50.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Siobhán Cullen and Paapa Essiedu star in Stefan Golaszewski's new series, Babies.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains mention of pregnancy loss and miscarriage that some readers may find distressing.* Four years on from his last series, Marriage, writer Stefan Golaszewski has returned with a new series Babies - and the release date has now been confirmed. The first episode of the six-part drama will air on BBC One at 9pm on Monday 30 March, with the second episode airing at the same time the next day, Tuesday 31 March. The full series will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer from Monday 30 March at 6am. A trailer for the series, which stars Siobhán Cullen (Bodkin), Paapa Essiedu (The Capture), Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders) and Jack Bannon (Pennyworth), has also been released. The trailer shows us the heartbreaking journey that Cullen's character Lisa and Essiedu's character Stephen go on, as their dream of becoming parents is tested when they endure multiple miscarriages. You can watch the trailer right here now. View oEmbed on the source website The synopsis for the series, described as a "tender yet urgent love story", says that while confronting "unimaginable grief", Lisa and Stephen's "bond shines through with humour, warmth, and unwavering commitment". Riley and Bannon play Amanda and Dave, a new couple navigating their own challenges and testing their compatibility. Their complex relationship, set against Lisa and Stephen’s ongoing pregnancy journey, begins to expose cracks in Stephen and Dave’s long-standing friendship. As well as Marriage, Golaszewski has also been behind the hit shows Him & Her and Mum, which ran for four seasons and three seasons respectively. Essiedu will soon be seen starring in HBO's Harry Potter TV series, in which he is playing Severus Snape, alongside a cast including John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Nick Frost and Katherine Parkinson. For information and support, please visit Tommy's or The Mariposa Trust. Babies will air on Monday 30 March at 9pm on BBC One, and will be available in full on iPlayer from 6am tha…

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Beyond Paradise season 4 first look at new episodes as Kris Marshall and co return for new cases
type: item
date: 2026-03-19T10:06:56.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: A trailer has been released ahead of the new season debuting next week.
encoded: With the start of Beyond Paradise season 4 now just over a week away, a first-look trailer has been unveiled, giving us a glimpse of the cases and personal developments for Kris Marshall's Humphrey and the team this time around. The trailer sees the introduction of Vincent Franklin's character, who is seen telling Humphrey that the police force is downsizing, and therefore he has to choose who to lose from his team - Zahra Ahmadi's Esther, Dylan Llewellyn's Kelby or Felicity Montagu's Margo. Meanwhile, the trailer teases that one of the cases this season could be a murder, a rarity for Beyond Paradise which often focuses on lower level crimes, and sees Humphrey and Sally Bretton's Martha buying their new marital home. You can watch the trailer right here now. View oEmbed on the source website The new season will once again be made up of six episodes, and will follow on from the 2025 Christmas special with saw Humphrey and Martha finally tie the knot, with Humphrey's old boss Selwyn (Don Warrington) popping up to be his best man. The synopsis for the new season says of the police team: "Fact and folklore blur as they investigate the death of a novelist who predicted their demise, a magical night of Dark Morris that soon turns sour, a stolen treasure map that suddenly reappears, and the alleged sighting of a vengeful mermaid lurking out at sea." The synopsis continues: "DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and Martha (Sally Bretton) launch into married life as they search for a new home, whilst Humphrey wrestles with an impossible decision that may change the lives of everyone at the station forever." Guest stars set to appear this time around include Gavin & Stacey favourite Melanie Walters, and The War Between the Land and the Sea's Colin McFarlane, while EastEnders' Phil Daniels will be returning as his fisherman character from season 1, Marvellous Harris. Beyond Paradise season 4 arrives on BBC One and iPlayer on Friday 27 March at 8pm. Add Beyond Paradise to your …

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Race Across the World return date is finally confirmed as new pairings head from Europe to Mongolia
type: item
date: 2026-03-19T09:55:14.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: The sixth season will feature what could be the toughest journey yet.
encoded: Race Across the World is finally making its grand return to BBC One this spring, as a new group of intrepid teams travel across Europe and Asia. The sixth season will feature what could be the toughest journey yet, as the five teams travel more than 12,000km from Italy to Mongolia. Their route will see them travel through Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan before finishing on the shores of Lake Khövsgöl, in northern Mongolia. And there isn't long to go, as Race Across the World returns on Thursday 2 April at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer! View oEmbed on the source website This year's pairs include best friends Jo and Kush, siblings Katie and Harrison, father and daughter Molly and Andrew, cousins Puja and Roshni and in-laws Mark and Margo. As ever, the teams will embark on a race like no other, being stripped of their smartphones and bank cards and only the money equivalent of flying the route. Each pair will be test physically and emotionally, but only one team can emerge victorious as they battle to be the first to reach the finish line and claim the £20,000 cash prize. Read more: The Assembly season 2 confirms line-up of stars - including multiple British comedy legends Channel 4 confirms "bold" new TV format show recreating COBRA war room simulation As well as the series, fans of Race Across the World can also look forward to a new video podcast, presenter by former Celebrity Race Across the World winner Scott Mills, as well as season 4 winner Alfie Watts, offering his top travel tips. Each week on Race Across the World: The Detour, the podcast will welcome guests from travel-savvy creators, to comedians and celebrity fans of the show, as they dissect destinations, swap tales of adventure, and celebrate the real life stories and unforgettable journeys of the beloved series. Race Across the World: The Detour will be available weekly on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds immediately after the new series episodes have aired. Race Across the…

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What to watch on streaming: today's picks from Netflix, Prime Video and more
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date: 2026-03-19T09:27:43.000Z
creator: Radio Times Staff
subject: Collections
subject: TV
subject: What to Watch
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Apple TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Channel 4
subject: discovery+
subject: Disney Plus
subject: ITVX
subject: Netflix
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Looking for something to watch today on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV and more? Don't miss our experts' recommendations...
encoded: We can all feel a bit overwhelmed when looking for something to watch in the world of streaming, so if you're in need of some help, you've come to the right place. This week: who can hold in their guffaws the longest? Prime Video's LOL: Last One Laughing is back, and challenging series one champ Bob Mortimer are — deep breath — Maisie Adam, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Amy Gledhill, David Mitchell, Romesh Ranganathan, Mel Giedroyc, Alan Carr, Sam Campbell and Diane Morgan, with Jimmy Carr and Roisin Conaty setting the comedians’ challenges. Years after riding into the sunset, Cillian Murphy comes striding back into action as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: the Immortal Man, available now on Netflix.. It’s 1940, and with the ex-gangster’s adult son (Barry Keoghan) causing chaos on the streets of Birmingham — and mixing with Nazi sympathisers — Tommy has h his work cut out for him. Almost a year on from Louis Theroux's last documentary, he is now fronting his first feature-length film for Netflix, taking a closer look at the "Manosphere". Over 90 minutes, the journalist travels to Miami, New York and Marbella to meet influencers who have been reshaping young men's ideas about masculinity and fuelling a resurgence of the men's rights movement. Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman takes on the esteemed role of Kay Scarpetta from Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling crime novels, a pathologist who solves mysteries with sophisticated forensic technology. Glossy new Prime Video series Scarpetta also boasts two more Oscar winners in the form of Jamie Lee Curtis and Ariana DeBose. If you haven't yet caught all the award-winning pictures from this awards seasons, here's your chance. Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle after Another and horror flick Sinners are the talk of the town following the Oscars, and you can stream them both now. And Jessie Buckley hoovered up the gongs for her sensational leading turn in director Chloé Zhao’s drama Hamnet about the domestic life of William and Agnes Shakespeare, a…

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EastEnders airs surprise passion between arch-enemies in early BBC iPlayer release
type: item
date: 2026-03-19T06:30:21.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: 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.
encoded: Sparks have been reignited for two EastEnders residents... unaware that their secret tryst has already been uncovered by another local. One half of the illicit couple is, of course, the 'walking groin' himself, Max Branning (Jake Wood). He's rapidly running out of neighbours to hop into bed with, and ahead of his wedding in January next year, we're still none the wiser as to who his bride could be. A number of potential wives were lined up in a special flashforward episode; Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), Denise Fox (Diane Parish), Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams). In today's episode, however, some vital clues could provide the answer. Max spent the day with Linda and their daughter Annie, managing to strengthen the bond between father and daughter. It also helped to repair their fractured relationship, after Max mistakenly offended Linda on Mother's Day. He'd been kicked out of the Beale-Branning celebrations, and declined an invite to join Linda and her mum Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) in The Queen Vic. This was somewhat of a surprising move, given just weeks ago, he'd confessed to daughter Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa) that he had serious feelings for Linda. The two had shared a brief kiss, though she felt betrayed in the aftermath following the discovery that he'd lied about his grandson Louie bullying her son Ollie. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Now back on fine form, Linda could see that Max was trying his best to be a good dad and praised him for stepping in during an awkward conversation with her son Johnny (Charlie Suff), who has recently cut her off. Although Elaine isn't his biggest fan, she urged her daughter to head to The Prince Albert - where Max was enjoying a lonely drink - to seize the opportunity an…

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The Walking Dead icon stars in drama celebrating its 30th anniversary with special showings on TV tonight
type: item
date: 2026-03-18T10:58:49.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC Four
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: This Life is returning to the BBC for a season 1 rerun.
encoded: Three decades after it first aired, This Life is returning to the BBC for a special showing tonight (18 March). The era-defining series, which was created by Amy Jenkins, starred Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead), Daniela Nardini (Waterloo Road), Jack Davenport (Pirates of the Caribbean), Amita Dhiri (The Bill) and Jason Hughes (Midsomer Murders). The quintet played a group of young lawyers sharing a house in south London as they navigated friendship, ambition and the complexities of their twenties. The season 1 rerun, which will be introduced by Nardini, will kick off on BBC Four at 10pm tonight (18 March) – with seasons 1 and 2, as well as the 10-year reunion, available on iPlayer. First airing in 1996, the show soon became a popular hit, and was widely praised for capturing the hedonism of the '90s, as well as for its diverse storylines, including its depiction of gay character Warren. Speaking about the drama, producer Jane Fallon – who was one of a young team assembled to bring to screen Jenkins's script – recently told Radio Times magazine: "We wanted to do something that hadn’t really been seen before. "We wanted to be very naturalistic and avoid clichés, we wanted something a bit anarchic and different. We were fortunate that the budget was small – the BBC pretty much left us alone to get on with it." Speaking about how she doubts any similar show would appear these days, she added: "It felt more like the Wild West in TV back then, a brief period of bravery for commissioners." Daniela Nardini will introduce the start of a repeat run of This Life on Wednesday 18 March on BBC Four at 10pm, with both seasons 1 and 2 and the +10 year reunion special all available on iPlayer. Add This Life 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=cus…

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Line of Duty season 7 confirms new and returning cast members - including memorable Gavin & Stacey star
type: item
date: 2026-03-18T10:18:34.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Mark Bonnar, Owen Teale, Perry Fitzpatrick and Christina Chong are all back.
encoded: As the start of filming on Line of Duty season 7 rapidly approaches, additional cast members have now been confirmed to join Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure, Martin Compston and Robert Carlyle. This includes a host of returning stars, with Mark Bonnar back as former Deputy Chief Constable Mike Dryden, Owen Teale back as Chief Constable Philip Osborne, Perry Fitzpatrick back as DS Chris Lomax and Christina Chong back as DI Nicky Rogerson. They are joined by newcomers including Tom Weston-Jones (Sanditon), who will play the pivotal role of Detective Inspector Dominic Gough. Gough leads Tactical Operations Unit 7 (TO-7) and has won plaudits for a string of organised crime takedowns; however, he is accused of abusing his position of trust to act as a sexual predator. Meanwhile, Laura Aikman (Gavin & Stacey), Levi Brown (This Town) and Amy Leigh Hickman (You) will star as DC Paula Beckman, DC Luke Tobin and DC Nira Rashid respectively. Also new to the cast are David Calder (Rivals), Steven Elder (Toxic Town), Dominic Mafham (Vigil), Sarah Andre White (What It Feels Like for a Girl), Aimee Powell (Believe Me) and Naomi Yang (Under Salt Marsh). Upon the announcement of the additional cast members, Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio said: "I'm honoured to be working with our brilliant new cast members, and I know the audience will be thrilled to see some much-loved old faces returning from previous seasons." Meanwhile, Simon Heath, CEO and creative director of production company World Productions said: "We’re delighted to be able to welcome such a great new cast to join so many well-loved actors from the history of the show." One star from the show's past who isn't included in the list of returnees is Shalom Brune-Franklin, who played DCI Chloe Bishop in season 6. She previously spoke with Radio Times about a potential return, but said at the time: "I don’t know… I know nothing. I'm gonna plead the fifth, even though we're not in America. I'm gonna plead the fifth anyway." Line…

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EastEnders' Lauren Beale makes huge decision over dodgy Mark Fowler deal in early BBC iPlayer release
type: item
date: 2026-03-18T06:30:55.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: 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.
encoded: Let's face it - after stealing £3,000 from a charity fundraiser in the Queen Vic, you probably wouldn't trust EastEnders' Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa) with a corner shop 20p mixup. She's just not responsible with cash, especially when it could benefit her visually impaired son Jimmy. She only wants the best treatment and care for him, believing that it could provide a better life than the one she and husband Peter (Thomas Law) could offer. This is despite their loved ones repeatedly reminding her that she couldn't be a more loving mother to the infant. Earlier this week, during a Mother's Day meal, Mark Fowler (Stephen Aaron-Sipple) proposed that she team up with him at the car lot. He would source some flashy motors for her to sell, and they'd be able to split the profits. While the deal sounded exciting, she couldn't help but feel that she was tempting fate, just days after a man violently attacked her and stole the car keys to a vintage vehicle. It seriously knocked her confidence, and she had no idea that Mark was the one who orchestrated the incident. After some words of wisdom from grandmother Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell), Lauren seized the opportunity and within 24 hours, she'd already managed to get rid of one of the cars. However, shortly afterwards, Callum Highway (Tony Clay) asked her to remain vigilant following a series of thefts in the area. She had a gut-feeling that there was something strange with Mark's deal, and went to confront him. She received a huge shock when she saw him conversing with the thug who assaulted her, and she soon realised that he was the one to blame. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. In today's episode, Lauren lashed out towards Mark for his wrongdoings, but he asked her to reconsider as it would be a very lucrative o…

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Time season 3 confirms more cast members - including an EastEnders fan-favourite
type: item
date: 2026-03-17T14:00:24.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Who's joining David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran in the new episodes?
encoded: The BBC has expanded the cast of Time season 3, with EastEnders fan-favourite Jo Joyner among the new additions. The third outing of the prison drama – filming on which has begun in Belfast – will be set in a young offenders’ institution and fronted by David Tennant, who will star as Prison Officer Bailey, while Siobhan Finneran of Downton Abbey and Happy Valley fame is reprising her role of prison chaplain Marie-Louise. Alongside Joyner (Stay Close), who’s set to play Nicola, other new cast members include Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) as Erica, Daniel Ryan (Such Brave Girls) as Custodial Manager Jennings and Warren Brown (The Responder) as Albie. Louis McCartney (Stranger Things: The First Shadow) will also appear as James, and Ethaniel Davy (Hollyoaks) as Jayden, while Ollie McNulty and Chukwubuikem Molokwu will be making their screen debuts as Peter and Christopher. Other new additions to the cast include Victor Zhao, Paul Smith Junior, Finn Kearns and Jack Barnes, who will also be making their screen debuts as Jietang, Toby, Mark and Chaz, respectively. Series creator and writer Jimmy McGovern said in a statement: "What a wonderful cast. I am utterly delighted!" Co-writer Samuel Bailey said that the new series will be "just as impactful and devastating as Time 1 & 2", adding that he's "particularly excited for audiences to meet the lads playing our young offenders, who are all remarkable actors that I know we're going to be seeing a lot more of in the future". The first season of the prison drama aired in 2021, starring Sean Bean as prisoner Mark Cobden and Stephen Graham as his conflicted prison officer Eric McNally. Season 2 transferred to a women’s prison, and was fronted by Jodie Whittaker, Tamara Lawrance and Bella Ramsey. Switching settings again to a young offenders’ institution, season 3 will "explore the impact of locking up teenagers and the effects on those who look after them", the BBC previously teased. “Prison Chaplain Marie-Louise comes to the…

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Classic Doctor Who screening confirmed for newly found episodes with special guests and more
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date: 2026-03-17T12:53:55.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The two newly found episodes will be screened alongside middle chapter, Day of Armageddon.
encoded: Following the recovery of two classic episodes of Doctor Who, which had long been missing, further details have been confirmed about an upcoming screening. The screening, hosted by Film is Fabulous!, will take place at Riverside Studios on Saturday 4 April, with the first three instalments of 12-part story, The Daleks' Master Plan, being shown. This includes the two recently recovered episodes, The Nightmare Begins and Devil’s Planet, as well as the middle chapter of the three, Day of Armageddon. The screening will also include introductions and special guest panels, with the exact list of guests yet to be confirmed. Information about the screening, including how to purchase tickets, can be found on Riverside Studios' website. For those who can't attend the screening, they will still get a chance to see the episodes soon, as Film is Fabulous! has collaborated with BBC Archives to ensure that the original 16mm telerecordings are restored, and will be available in the best possible condition on BBC iPlayer soon. After the episodes were recovered, Sue Malden, who was the BBC's first archive selector, and has been working on the recovery of missing Doctor Who episodes and other vintage television for decades, spoke exclusively with Radio Times. View Green Video on the source website Malden, who now works with Film is Fabulous!, said: "Someone from Film is Fabulous! rang me yesterday to say what a fabulous time it was. It was so emotional. "Apparently, Peter [Purves] was quite overwhelmed. He must have been absolutely stunned, suddenly to find why he'd been lured there. But the memories it must have brought back for him would have been fantastic." Film is Fabulous! is a charitable trust run by film collectors, cinema lovers and vintage television enthusiasts which is dedicated to preserving vulnerable film collections across the UK, helping collectors, and educating about film as a medium. Doctor Who will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Add Doctor Who t…

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Will there be a season 2 of The Other Bennet Sister?
type: item
date: 2026-03-17T12:23:31.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: On demand
description: Will the period drama be back to tell more stories about Mary Bennet?
encoded: *Warning - contains spoilers for the first five episodes of The Other Bennet Sister.* Viewers who have been enjoying new period drama and Pride & Prejudice spin-off The Other Bennet Sister sadly have a while to wait for more episodes. The first five were released at once on BBC iPlayer on Sunday 15 March, but episodes 6-10 won't be on the platform until Sunday 29th March at 6am. As fans wait, they may be wondering whether the series, based on the novel of the same name by Janice Hadlow, will adapt all of its story, or whether there will be more stories to tell with Ella Bruccoleri's Mary Bennet in a potential second season. Well, we've got you covered. Read on for everything we know so far about the potential for The Other Bennet Sister season 2. Will there be The Other Bennet Sister season 2? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/554975-09d55ba.jpg" width="4281" height="2854" alt="Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet, Ruth Jones as Mrs Bennet, Richard E Grant as Mr Bennet, Poppy Gilbert as Lizzie Bennet, Molly Wright as Kitty Bennet, Grace Hogg-Robinson as Lydia Bennet and Maddie Close as Jane Bennet in The Other Bennet Sister. The women are all wearing dresses and Mr Bennet is wearing a suit, and they are stood outside on some steps. Mary is stood in the foreground, while the others are stood in the background, looking at her." title="554975,TITLE:The Other Bennet Sister" /> We don't yet know whether there will be a second season of The Other Bennet Sister. For now, it does seem unlikely, as the series has been based on a novel, and appears to have adapted the entirety of its story. When speaking about the series for The Radio Times Writers' Room, screenwriter Sarah Quintrell said that she would "love to do more of this", but clarified that this meant "more stories taking a different angle into a story". In another interview ahead of the show's debut, Quintrell said that the challenge when adapting the novel was "scale", adding: "T…

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Line of Duty season 7 gets major production update as show creator reveals "mesmerising" performance
type: item
date: 2026-03-17T11:01:54.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Plus, a first look at the script... sort of.
encoded: Five years after we last saw AC-12 on our screens in Line of Duty season 6, developments on the drama's long-awaited seventh season are now gathering pace – with a read-through now having taken place. An photo has been shared from the day, showing returning cast members Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar alongside new star Robert Carlyle. Meanwhile, the BBC has teased that filming will begin in Belfast in spring 2026 - meaning there can only be a matter of weeks to wait until production officially kicks off. Following the read-through, the show's creator Jed Mercurio posted on X: "Thrilled everything’s coming together for #LineofDuty7. Robert Carlyle was mesmerising at yesterday’s script read through. Steve, Kate and Ted have met their match!" Compston, McClure and Dunbar also appeared in a video shared on socials, as they showed off the script – although good luck spotting any of the lines as McClure rifled through the pages... As was previously revealed, Carlyle, the guest lead for season 7, will be playing Detective Constable Shaun Massie, a Specialist Rifle Officer (SRO) and veteran marksman, operating with Tactical Operations Unit 7 (TO-7) to take down Organised Crime Groups. The description for the character says: "A gruff loner, Massie keeps himself to himself, but when his boss, TO-7's commanding officer DI Dominic Gough, is accused of being a sexual predator, Massie's otherwise detached demeanour changes drastically." The synopsis for the new season says that it sees AC-12 having been disbanded and rebranded as the Inspectorate of Police Standards. The synopsis continues: "Anticorruption work has never been more difficult and in this challenging climate Steve Arnott (Compston), Kate Fleming (McClure) and Ted Hastings (Dunbar) are assigned their most sensitive case so far. "Detective Inspector Dominic Gough, a charismatic officer winning plaudits for a string of takedowns of organised crime, is accused of abusing his position of trust to act as…

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EastEnders reveals intriguing Jasmine Fisher twist as twin brother Josh Goodwin arrives in early BBC iPlayer release
type: item
date: 2026-03-17T10:53:53.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: 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.
encoded: There's still an awful lot we don't know about EastEnders' Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness). First arriving in September, we didn't actually learn that she was Zoe Slater's (Michelle Ryan) long-lost daughter until Christmas. For months it seemed that she was out to target Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), who met up with her adoptive mother Anita (Yasmine Holness-Dove) for some answers. She was reluctant to say much, but did warn that she had a sinister streak and couldn't be trusted. As a result, Anita and her husband Colin had kicked her out. As we know, Jasmine was more than happy to be involved in Chrissie Watts' (Tracy-Ann Oberman) malicious scheme to torment Zoe - which included torching her bedroom at Lauren Beale's (Jacqueline Jossa) house, and writing vile messages in fake blood in the Queen Vic's barrel store. She then killed her own father, Anthony Trueman, and has been imprisoned ahead of her trial. Although Jasmine acted in self-defence, today's episode provided some intriguing clues concerning her backstory that could prove that she's not always been the innocent party. Denise and Kim Fox (Diane Parish and Tameka Empson) were startled by the arrival of a mysterious woman in Albert Square, who was questioning the market traders to find out what they knew about Jasmine. They lured her into the salon, before pinning her against the door and telling her to stop trying to scout for a story. The woman, Sandra Goodwin (Dawn Steele), explained that she wasn't a journalist, and was actually the adoptive mum of Jasmine's twin brother Josh (Joshua Vaughan). Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. After realising their mistake, Denise and Kim revealed that they were just trying to protect their father figure Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) from any …

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Gavin & Stacey and Call the Midwife star tease dark "shift" in the second half of The Other Bennet Sister
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date: 2026-03-17T06:00:36.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: "It feels a bit more meaty, a bit gristlier."
encoded: The first five episodes of The Other Bennet Sister are available to watch on BBC iPlayer now, with Jane Austen fans diving into this story of Mary Bennet's life outside of what we are told in Pride & Prejudice. Unusually for a period drama, the series is made up of 10 half-hour episodes, with writer Sarah Quintrell having told The Radio Times Writers' Room that this immediately lightens the tone. However, Mary star Ella Bruccoleri (Call the Midwife) and Mrs Bennet star Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey) have teased that fans should expect that to change slightly, with the series featuring a "darker" second half. "For me, it really shifts in the second block," Bruccoleri said when asked about the show's tone, in an exclusive interview with Radio Times. "The tone really shifts. It feels darker, slightly. I think you’ve still got all the light, comedic, beautiful repartee, but then it feels a bit more meaty, a bit gristlier, I think." Meanwhile, Jones added: “What I love though about Sarah's script and the way that it was all executed through Jen Sheridan's direction and the production is that it really moves along. "I think when you know you've got to encapsulate these episodes within half an hour, you have to have pace, but you also don't want to lose any of the nuances of it.” Bruccoleri then revealed that she was initially "worried about the 30 minute episodes", saying that she worried that "we've got to pack in a lot of story and beats within those episodes". She continued: "I had skepticisms around it. I think it works. And weirdly, those latter episodes are still half an hour long, but you feel like you can sit in the emotion and the feelings a bit more. Obviously you're setting it up, aren't you, for the first few episodes, so the pace is a bit quicker.” Jones added: "And the use of voice over, I think, is really important, where you really do feel then connected with it being Mary's story and Mary's perspective. I think that's really important. "But I remember readin…

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7 EastEnders spoilers next week: Jasmine Fisher evidence found as she prepares to plead guilty
type: item
date: 2026-03-17T00:01:06.000Z
creator: Michael Adams
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Oscar and Josh grow closer, Bea guilt-trips Honey and Suki is angry with Penny.
encoded: Another big week is ahead in EastEnders, as murderous Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness) prepares to plead guilty to the murder of her father Anthony Trueman. It's an emotional time for the Slaters as they finally meet long-lost Josh Goodwin (Joshua Vaughan), who also stumbles across his twin sister's ex-boyfriend Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) - and the two jump into bed together! Meanwhile, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) has a lot of explaining to do when Jasmine's missing phone is found in her possession, and Bea Pollard (Ronnie Ancona) causes a scene at the McKlunky's takeaway when she hears that the Mitchells want to boot her out of their house. Elsewhere, there's fresh worries for Zack Hudson (James Farrar), and Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal) is furious with Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine). Here's everything you need to know about the episode of EastEnders airing between Monday 23 and Thursday 26 March. 7 EastEnders spoilers for next week 1. The Slaters find Jasmine Fisher's missing phone as she prepares to plead guilty Patrick nervously awaits Josh and Sandra's arrival, but meeting his estranged grandson is clearly too much to handle and he rushes off to the kitchen for a moment of contemplation. Josh offers some support, but the heartwarming moment is disrupted by Zoe, who wants to meet her son. Kim and Denise step in to calm her down, and Zoe storms off after a word of warning from Sandra. The next day, Sandra is worried that Josh hasn't returned home and is relieved to find him on The Square. The pair are interrupted by Zoe, who is on her way to the prison to meet with a struggling Jasmine. He agrees to accompany her to The Vic, where Kat is delighted to finally get to meet her grandson. It's an emotional moment for the family, and they're over the moon when he accepts their invitation to a meal. Amid the happiness, nobody has considered Jasmine, who is disappointed by Zoe's no-show and has decided to plead guilty to Anthony's …

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EastEnders legend's mother introduced today – and is played by actor's real-life mum
type: item
date: 2026-03-16T17:30:46.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: There was a big surprise in store for viewers involving fan-favourite extra Shrimpy...
encoded: EastEnders has aired a surprise twist involving Shrimpy on today’s episode (Monday 16 March). The market stall trader, who is played by actor Ben Champniss, has been making brief appearances since 2014. But in Monday’s episode of the BBC One soap themed around Mother’s Day, viewers were treated not only to an appearance from the fan-favourite extra – but also from his mother. As Alfie Moon served them both champagne in The Queen Vic, the character said: “Alright Shrimpy, lovely to meet your mum for the first time. What do we call you, Crabby?” And posting on Instagram after the release of the episode, Champniss revealed another twist for fans: she’s not just his on-screen mum, but also his mum in real life. Alongside a picture on him and his mum on set, the actor wrote: “Shrimpy and his mum don’t ‘arf look like my mum and me in today’s episode of EastEnders…! (Don’t blink!)." He continued: “Happy Mother’s Day, Walford…! What an incredible morning we had! Makes a change from the usual Mother’s Day flowers, eh “Crabby”…?!." He added: “Mum says she’s more than happy to sign autographs and stop for selfies…." His mum Jackie said in the comments: “Such a good experience, loved it! It was great to see your ‘other life’ Ben! X." And it wasn’t the only drama in store for viewers during the episode, as the show aired the surprise return of a character after seven years away from the Square. The episode saw the Beale clan coming together to celebrate Mother’s Day. But tensions soon arose as Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa) invited her divisive father, Max Branning (Jake Wood), to join them. Read more: EastEnders' Mark Fowler offered lifeline over Ravi Gulati nightmare as secret unravels in early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders' Priya Nandra-Hart makes worrying discovery after Ravi Gulati ordeal in early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders airs dark Lauren Beale and Mark Fowler twist as she's attacked in early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders confirms Holby City legend cast in pivotal …

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Doctor Who icon David Tennant returns as the Tenth Doctor for 15 brand new adventures with Big Finish
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date: 2026-03-16T16:00:42.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Three of the new adventures will be multi-Doctor stories.
encoded: As fans wait for Doctor Who to return on screen at Christmas, some exciting news has just arrived – David Tennant will be returning as the Tenth Doctor. Tennant's return will not be on-screen (that we know of) but he will be back in audio form, playing his original incarnation of the Time Lord in 15 new Big Finish audio adventures. Twelve of these new adventures will be released bimonthly from summer 2027, while the other three will comprise a new box set in which the Tenth Doctor teams up with some of his other incarnations. The release date for that box set is yet to be confirmed. On returning as the Tenth Doctor, Tennant said in a statement: "Big Finish makes it dangerously easy – you turn up, have a lovely time, and suddenly you've saved the universe again." Meanwhile, Nicholas Briggs, Big Finish’s creative director, added: "We’re always on the look-out for David to return. He is such a busy, in-demand actor, sometimes it’s just not possible for him to find the time to come to the studio. "But we’re always ready and waiting with new stories to tell and now he’s back and we’re loving every minute of it. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride during these new adventures. They’re fast, funny, scary audio dramas with surprises from the very first episode." View oEmbed on the source website The initial 12-part series of The Tenth Doctor Adventures is available to pre-order now for £9.99 per story as digital downloads, or £13.99 with a collector’s edition CD at www.bigfinish.com. A complete series multibuy bundle is available to pre-order for £102 (digital download to own) or £132 (download to own and collector’s edition CD). Meanwhile, the box set of the final three episodes is available to pre-order for £19.99 (digital download to own) or £29.99 (download to own and collector’s edition CD). Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and …

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Who's on Richard Osman's House of Games this week?
type: item
date: 2026-03-16T15:06:18.000Z
creator: Charlotte Colombo
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Two
description: A new batch of celebs will be testing their knowledge this week.
encoded: It's another champions week on Richard Osman's House of Games, as four former winners go head to head to test their general knowledge skills once more. 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 and the overall champion is awarded the House of Games trophy on Friday. Last week saw Chris McCausland, Claire Richards, Adele Roberts and Olly Smith put through the wringer with a series of quiz games. But who'll be battling it out for glory this week? Here's everything you need to know about the celebrities taking part in House of Games. Who's on Richard Osman's House of Games this week? This week's celebrity contestants are Steve Backshall, Steve Pemberton, Sam Quek and Rachel Riley, who will put their general knowledge skills to the test in a week of quiz games. Steve Backshall is a wildlife presenter and writer, who is best known for his CBBC wildlife series Deadly 60 and BBC programme Lost Land of the Tiger. He competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014. Steve Pemberton is an actor and writer, who first rose to fame as a member of the sketch comedy team The League of Gentlemen, alongside Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson. The group began life with stage shows, before making the leap to BBC Radio 4 on On the Town with the League of Gentlemen, and then transitioning to television. Sam Quek is a hockey player turned TV presenter who's best known for hosting BBC Morning Live and covering sport for various broadcasters. She also appeared on various TV competitions including I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2016, Pointless and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. Rounding off the cast is Rachel Riley, who is a TV presenter best known for co-hosting the Channel 4 show Countdown and its spin-off 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Richard Osman's House of Games continues on Monday 9 March at 6pm on BBC Two and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit …

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How to watch Mr Nobody Against Putin – is it streaming?
type: item
date: 2026-03-16T13:45:58.000Z
creator: Matthew Trask
subject: Movies
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: On demand
description: The powerful documentary took home the Oscar for best documentary at the 2026 ceremony.
encoded: All of the documentaries nominated for this year's Oscar for best documentary would have been worthy winners. Each film told extraordinary and powerful stories that leveraged the power of cinema to shine a light on war, injustice and oppression around the world. It’s knowing this that makes the winning film, Mr Nobody Against Putin, all the more remarkable. The documentary tells the story of a Russian teacher who documents how his school is used to spread propaganda supporting the invasion of Ukraine. Filmed and produced secretly, the film offers an unprecedented look at the Russian propaganda machine and extraordinary risk of speaking out against President Vladimir Putin and the ongoing war. With that in mind, you’re probably wondering how you can watch the film – read on for everything you need to know. How to watch Mr Nobody Against Putin - is it streaming? Yes, Mr Nobody Against Putin is available for streaming at home via BBC iPlayer. Currently, the documentary isn’t available anywhere else, although in some rare cases Oscar winners get short theatrical re-releases following their wins, so there may still be hope to catch the film on the big screen. What is Mr Nobody Against Putin about? Mr Nobody Against Putin documents the story of how a Russian school changes over time as teachers are forced to hold “patriotic displays” and use an altered curriculum provided by the Russian government to justify the invasion of Ukraine. Filmed by events coordinator Pavel “Pasha” Talankin at Karabash Primary School #1 over two years, the documentary shows the many ways propaganda and war have slowly become part of daily life in Russia. Talankin was able to film the footage without attracting attention thanks to the requirement that teachers film and upload evidence of the “patriotic displays” to prove they were complying with the Russian government. He then made contact with American producer David Borenstein to craft the film using the hours of footage he had gathered. The fi…

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Best BBC shows: All the best dramas on BBC iPlayer
type: item
date: 2026-03-16T13:13:28.000Z
creator: Radio Times Staff
subject: Collections
subject: TV
subject: What to Watch
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: On demand
description: From all-time classics to the very best new drama series, discover what you've been missing on BBC iPlayer.
encoded: BBC's drama output for 2026 has got off to a great start – with the likes of Dennis Kelly's Waiting for the Out and the hotly anticipated fourth season of Industry both impressing both critics and audiences. Meanwhile, Pride and Prejudice is seen through a new lens in new period drama The Other Bennet Sister, as overlooked sibling Mary (Ella Bruccoleri) takes centre stage in a sharp adaptation of Janice Hadlow’s novel. The Night Manager recently returned for a second season 10 years after season 1 concluded, and long-running favourites Silent Witness, Call the Midwife and Death in Paradise are all ongoing – so it's really been a good start to the year for the broadcaster. Of course, these shows are all available to watch on BBC iPlayer along with a whole array of shows from the BBC's back catalogue. For example, now that the aforementioned The Night Manager is at an end, you might want to check out another John Le Carré adaptation such as 2018 miniseries The Little Drummer Girl. There is also Death in Paradise spin-off Return to Paradise, sitting alongside newer dramas such as King & Conqueror and The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Then there are offbeat comedy dramas like The Gold, Film Club and Am I Being Unreasonable?, while those looking for something more hard-hitting can turn to Blue Lights or a range of true story adaptations like The Bombing of Pan Am 103. Crime, murder mystery and detective series like Annika and Death Valley are part of iPlayer's stacked library, as well as American acquisitions like Tell Me Lies, so 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. Last updated: 16 March

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Michael Sheen confirmed as Richard Osman's replacement on House of Games – set to front 100 episodes of hit show
type: item
date: 2026-03-16T12:37:39.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: News
description: Sheen said in a statement that he’s "incredibly excited" to be joining the series.
encoded: Michael Sheen has been officially unveiled as Richard Osman’s replacement on House of Games. Osman announced earlier in March that he would be leaving the popular BBC quiz show after nine years at the helm. Now, the BBC has confirmed that Welsh actor Sheen, whose credits include Good Omens, Midnight in Paris and Tron: Legacy, is set to step into Osman’s shoes as a quiz show host, and will front 100 episodes that will be broadcast later this year. The role will mark the actor's debut as a quiz show host. In a statement, Sheen said: "Quite literally very large shoes to fill, but as a huge fan of the show I’m incredibly excited to be able to move into the House and at long last see my silhouette on a fondue set." House of Games launched on BBC Two back in 2017 and soon became a huge hit. The show continues to draw impressive viewing figures, with the latest season pulling in consolidated ratings of over 1.6 million viewers. Tamara Gilder, Joint MD for Remarkable Entertainment, added: “We are thrilled to be handing Michael Sheen the keys to House of Games. The show has always been a love letter to those who adore quizzes – and we have a new host who loves them as much as we do. We can't wait to start filming.” Caroline O’Neill, BBC Commissioning Executive, added: “We’re delighted to have Michael Sheen stepping into the House of Games. His charisma and passion for playfulness will be a joy for audiences and we’ve no doubt he’ll relish throwing himself into a fiercely fought Answer Smash. We can’t wait to share this next era of the show with viewers at home.” House of Games airs weekdays 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.

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The Capture season 3 release schedule: When will episode 3 air?
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date: 2026-03-16T09:20:57.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: On demand
description: Rachel Carey faces a terrifying conspiracy in the techno thriller's latest season.
encoded: *Warning - contains major spoilers for The Capture season 3 episodes 1 and 2.* We're now two episodes into The Capture season 3, with Holliday Grainger's Rachel Carey having to trust her own senses more than ever before, as she tries to expose her new boss, Noah Pierson (Killian Scott). In episode 1, she witnessed Pierson carrying out the assassination of Paapa Essiedu's character Isaac Turner, but camera footage told a different story. Meanwhile, Pierson is showing no signs of owning up to his crimes, or even hinting at his involvement – so did he really do it, or was Carey seeing things? We may find out more in episode 3, after the end of the second instalment saw Carey enlisting Ron Perlman's Frank Napier to seemingly kidnap Pierson. Excitingly, The Capture's creator Ben Chanan has teased that episode 3 is the best instalment of the show ever - meaning we can't wait to see it. But when will episode 3 be released? Read on for everything you need to know about the full release schedule for the rest of The Capture season 3. When will The Capture season 3 episode 2 be released? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Holliday-Grainger-as-Rachel-Carey-in-The-Capture-S3-coming-to-BBC-iPlayer-and-BBC-One-in-Spring-2026-291b2ba.jpg" width="7203" height="4802" alt="Holliday Grainger as Rachel Carey in The Capture season 3, stood in an interview room with her back to a mirror, which reflects her multiple times." title="Holliday Grainger as Rachel Carey in The Capture S3 coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One in Spring 2026" /> The first episode of The Capture season 3 was released at 6am on BBC iPlayer on Sunday 8 March, before airing at 9pm on BBC One later that night. The show has since been following this release schedule for the rest of the season, with new episodes arriving on Sundays. This means that episode 3 will be released on BBC iPlayer at 6am on Sunday 22 March, before airing at 9pm later that day on BBC One. How many episodes wi…

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EastEnders airs unannounced return for fan-favourite character during Mother's Day episode in early BBC iPlayer release
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date: 2026-03-16T06:30:40.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: Spoiler warning for the episode on Monday 16 March 2026.
encoded: **Warning: Contains major spoilers for the Monday 16 March 2026 episode of EastEnders, available now on BBC iPlayer.** EastEnders has aired the surprise return of a beloved character in the episode set on Mother's Day 2026. The BBC One soap's Monday episode aired amusing scenes of the Beale clan coming together to celebrate the day, with Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa) causing a stir by inviting her divisive father, Max Branning (Jake Wood), to join them. In early scenes, Lauren's doting husband Peter Beale (Thomas Law) teased that he had a surprise for his wife on the special day, with Lauren's lateness due to a talk with Max potentially threatening to ruin it. However, to Max's chagrin and Lauren's delight, the surprise was revealed to be Max's former mother-in-law and Lauren's grandmother, Cora Cross, played once again by British TV legend Ann Mitchell! Steely matriarch Cora is the mother of Lauren's mother, Tanya Cross (Jo Joyner), and Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks), and appeared as a regular character from 2011 to 2015, before making further guest appearances in 2017 and 2018 - primarily as an adversary to Max. Cora really has never been a fan of Max's and took the opportunity to make barbed remarks at his expense during the celebrations, particularly when he asked after his granddaughter Abi "AJ" Brannign Jr., who is living with Tanya after his reckless guardianship. It was revealed that Peter had invited both Cora and Tanya, but Lauren's mother chose not to attend. In addition to digging at a riled Max enough that he was asked to leave, Cora also referred to a present Mark Fowler (Stephen Aaron-Sipple) as "Muscles", made comments on the 'resurrection' of Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), and also reminded Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) that he had bought the services of her drug-addicted daughter Rainie when she was a sex worker back in 2014. Read More: EastEnders star teases "fantastic" storyline for Ian and Elaine: "The fight is on" Still, there were heartwarming sce…

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The Capture creator explains Carey’s decisions in mind-bending season 3 episode 2
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date: 2026-03-15T07:00:39.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: "She's so adamant that she's right all the time. Is that a flaw or is she right?"
encoded: *Warning - contains spoilers for The Capture episodes 1-2.* The second episode of The Capture season 3 is now available to stream on BBC iPlayer, and it picks up after that huge episode 1 cliffhanger, which saw Rachel Carey come face to face with the man she saw kill Isaac Turner. The man is question is Noah Pierson, the new Commander of Counter Terrorism Command and Carey's boss. In episode 2 she pleads with her colleagues to believe her when she says he was the shooter, but they are naturally sceptical. Instead, they are continuing to try and hunt down James Whitlock, who was caught on camera committing the attack. But what is the truth? Carey's certainty leads her to send Pierson for advanced vetting, while the end of episode 2 saw her enlist Frank Napier to essentially kidnap him. The Capture creator Ben Chanan spoke with Radio Times exclusively about Carey's decisions in episode 2, which seemed erratic to her colleagues and, seemingly, to Pierson, who gave no signs of hiding his true nature. Chanan said: "We want to make it as hard for Carey as possible to actually arrest this person, because how could he possibly have done it? Why would he possibly do it?" He continued: "I think most of us would have questioned ourselves much quicker than she does, she’s someone who believes her own mind very clear, she's very, very headstrong. I think I, and probably most people, would almost instantly go, 'Oh, he just looks like the person, he can’t actually be the person because that doesn’t make any sense'. "I think we sort of autocorrect those feelings quite quickly, because they seem preposterous. But Carey is different to us, and she's so adamant that she's right all the time. Is that a flaw or is she right?" Noah Pierson is played by Killian Scott, while Holliday Grainger and Ron Perlman have returned as Rachel Carey and Frank Napier from seasons 1 and 2. Paapa Essiedu also returned as Isaac Turner, although his stint in this season was tragically short lived. Now begi…

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The Other Bennet Sister writer teases Ruth Jones’s "brutal” version of Mrs Bennet
type: item
date: 2026-03-15T06:00:14.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: "I got to write Mary's mum and Mary's sisters, so they're slightly different to Lizzie's experience of that same family."
encoded: New BBC series The Other Bennet Sister, the first five episodes of which are available now, focuses on characters viewers might think they know, but from an angle they most likely don't. That's because it tells the story of Mary Bennet, the oft-forgotten Bennet sister from Pride & Prejudice who is played by Ella Bruccoleri. This means that viewers get to see a different side to some of the most famous characters in literature, with Ruth Jones playing a version of Mrs Bennet that writer Sarah Quintrell has teased is "brutal". Speaking with us exclusively for our video interview series The Radio Times Writers' Room, in which we get to know what makes screenwriters tick, Quintrell spoke about the cast of the series, saying casting director Kahleen Crawford and her team "have done the most incredible job". She said: "Not only are they brilliant, the cast – I mean, I don't even know where I would be in my life without Ella Bruccoleri – but they're also the most unfussy, hard working, just gorgeous, fun people to be around. "We would sit under a little tent having our lunch together outside Longbourn, and everyone was sort of mucking in, and we just had a brilliant time. We all sort of fell in love over that period. When we were casting it, you become so close to the characters when you're writing them. Mary was really, really important to me, and I loved her dearly. And the casting was like, ‘Oh gosh.’ "And Ella walked in the room, I think she'd been on tape a couple of times, she came in for a final recall, and I was in the room, and it was just like, ‘Oh, there she is.’ And I felt so incredibly blessed to have found someone who got the range, who got the humour, who got the tone. She took things beyond anything that I'd imagined." View Green Video on the source website Quintrell continued: "And Ruth Jones! I mean, when Ruth came in… And honestly, her Mrs Bennet is just a delight to watch – so funny, so brutal and brilliant. And I suppose I'm lucky, I got to write Mary'…

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