Industry future finally confirmed ahead of season 4 finale - but with a big twist for fans of the show
"Unlike some of our characters, we know when to leave a party."
The future of HBO/BBC hit Industry has been confirmed ahead of the season 4 finale. The acclaimed financial drama, produced by Bad Wolf, has been renewed for a fifth and final season with show creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay returning to helm the show's conclusion. In a joint statement, the pair said: "We’re privileged to have joined the small, esteemed club of dramas that have run for five seasons on HBO. This March marks a decade since we first began to conceive of the world of Industry and it exists because of the unwavering faith and vision of our partners and former partners at HBO — Casey, Frannie, Kara, Cela, Sam, Kathleen, and Max. Without Jane Tranter’s imagination and belief, the show would simply be a dead idea in a drawer somewhere. She — alongside her partners at Bad Wolf — has been our guiding light and fiercest champion. We’d also like to thank the BBC for their partnership." Down and Kay continued: "For some time now we have been thinking about how best to end the show on an unparalleled high. Unlike some of our characters, we know when to leave a party. "We’d like to thank our evangelical fan base, especially those who have watched from day one." They concluded: "Finally: we owe everything to our crew and the best cast on TV for making our writing live. The characters will live on because of their world-class performances. Seeing the HBO ident in front of our work will never stop being a thrill. It remains the best place to make television, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration well into the future." The series is fronted by long-standing original cast members Myha'la and the BAFTA winner Marisa Abela, as Harper Stern and Yasmin Kara-Hanani, respectively. The current fourth season also stars Ken Leung, Sagar Radia, Miriam Petche, Toheeb Jimoh, Kiernan Shipka, Kal Penn, Max Minghella, and a career-best Kit Harington. Industry has proven to be something of a platform for emerging acting talent, kickstarting the careers of its leading women and also former series stars such as EE BAFTA Rising Star winning Alien: Romulus actor David Jonsson and Mr Burton star Harry Lawtey. It remains to be seen who will return for the final run after the explosive events of the fourth season, which have seen the scope of the series expand outside of the show's initial setting of the fictional bank PierPoint and into an international financial thriller. Read More: Industry season 4 episode 7 drops game-changing revelations – with surprising mystery character reveal Taking to Instagram, Abela posted a carousel of photos related to the series, beginning with one of her beside Myha'la, with the caption: "INDUSTRY HIVE....... INDUSTRY FIVE !!!!!!!!!! THE FINAL SEASON. Let's f***in go". So, we can probably expect to see both of our leading ladies back! Read More: Industry season 4 cast: Full list of new and returning characters Industry airs jaw-dropping twists for multiple characters and shock exit Industry season 4 airs surprising sex scene and marks return of controversial character Industry season 4 concludes on HBO in the US on Sunday 22 February 2026 and on Monday 23 February on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. Add Industry 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 from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Claudia Winkleman's much-anticipated chat show finally confirms BBC air date
It won't be long before Winkleman is back on screens.
Claudia Winkleman will be back on TV screens very soon as her highly anticipated chat show finally gets a release date on BBC One. Announced at the end of last year, The Claudia Winkleman Show will see Winkleman welcome the biggest names from the worlds of film, television, music and beyond to her sofa for lively conversation with the help of a studio audience. The BBC has since confirmed that The Claudia Winkleman Show will air on Friday 13 March at 10:40pm on BBC One and iPlayer. The celebrity guests joining Winkleman for her first show will be confirmed in due course. Claudia Winkleman said of her new gig at the time: "I can't quite believe it and I'm incredibly grateful to the BBC for this amazing opportunity. I'm obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I’m over the moon they're letting me try." The new show will fill the slot of The Graham Norton Show, which concluded its 33rd season last Friday (20 February). Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment commissioning at the BBC, added: "Claudia is a true national treasure - warm, witty and endlessly entertaining. She has an extraordinary ability to put people at ease and bring out the very best in them, whether they’re global superstars or members of the audience. It's very exciting that she will be fronting her very own show on the BBC, and we can’t wait for viewers to join Claudia and her sofa full of stars." While Graham Stuart, managing director of So Television and executive producer, commented: "Graham Norton has made the Friday night talk show slot a dazzling appointment to view. How can you possibly follow that? By booking a host equally as brilliant. So we have." The Claudia Winkleman Show begins on Friday 13 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.
What happened to Penny Branning on EastEnders and how is Jack responsible?
Jack has been left guilt-ridden over her pregnancy.
Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) is at the centre of a major new EastEnders storyline, that has seen her fall pregnant with Vinny Panesar's (Shiv Jalota) baby. The daughter of Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) is certainly a firecracker of a character, but recent episodes have shown a more vulnerable side. She revealed to cousin Lauren Beale (Jacqueline Jossa) that she'd never envisioned herself as a mother as a result of her disability. Unfortunately, Jack put his foot in it and agreed with her concerns, and the two shared an emotional heart-to-heart about her life-changing injuries. Penny was first introduced in 2008, though there was quite a lengthy absence before she returned in 2024 – so you may be forgiven for forgetting some of the finer character details. Read on to find out what happened to Penny Branning, how Jack is responsible, who her mum is, and who plays her on EastEnders. Penny Branning's backstory - what happened to her? Penny Branning is the daughter of Jack Branning and Selina Branning. She is the half-sister of Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd), Ricky Branning (Frankie Day) and the late James Branning. Although she was born in 1998 on the show, she was first seen on-screen in 2008, when she was played by Seven Dials and Tracy Beaker Returns actress Mia McKenna-Bruce. The star is also set to play Maureen Starkey in the upcoming The Beatles biopics. Penny is a wheelchair user, as a result of a terrible accident she suffered as a child. This took place off-screen. When Jack and Selina were together, he caught a drug dealer who then hit Penny with his car in an act of revenge. It left Penny's spine damaged, and as a result, she needs to use a wheelchair. When she arrived back in Albert Square in 2008, Jack tried to reconnect with his daughter and her mother by taking them out for her birthday. 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. But when he wasn't there the next morning, Penny was devastated, and Selina decided it would be better for her if they moved to France and away from Jack. Penny visited later in the year, and though she didn't get on with Jack's girlfriend Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack), she did connect with his sister-in-law Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner), and contemplated staying in Walford with her. However, Jack persuaded her to go back to France and be with her mum. After that, Penny had a few mentions, until she was finally seen back on-screen (portrayed by a different actress, Kitty Castledine) still in Paris. It was revealed she's been up to no good, having become a drugs pusher, which resulted in Lauren getting arrested on New Year's Day 2024. Who is Penny Branning's mum? Selina Branning is Penny Branning's mum. She was the first wife of Jack Branning, and they were married for 10 years between 1997 and 2007. She appeared in just 5 episodes between January and April 2008, and was played by Daisy Beaumont. Who plays Penny Branning now? Kitty Castledine has played Penny Branning in 143 episodes of EastEnders since January 2024. Castledine has a very famous mum - Lucy Alexander, who used to present Homes Under the Hammer. Her dad is famous, too, as an ex-Premier League footballer, Stewart Castledine. Before EastEnders, Castledine had a role in The Break as Katy. Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Clare Bates's emotional return and Max Branning seeks revenge EastEnders finally confirms emotional return after 18 years for Nigel’s dementia storyline EastEnders' Callum Highway fears for his future after incriminating Ben Mitchell scam 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 Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
BBC Radio favourite tipped to be in consideration for Strictly Come Dancing presenter role to fill Claudia Winkleman void
The Radio 2 DJ is reportedly a "good fit" for the presenting duties.
Sara Cox is the latest contender to be thrown into the mix to co-host Strictly Come Dancing. It has been reported that the 51-year-old BBC Radio 2 DJ is under consideration to host the hit dancing competition, following the departures of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly back in December. The Sun cites a source claiming that Cox's name has been mentioned as "someone who would be a good fit for the job". The BBC said that plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed in due course. Cox has been a mainstay on the radio for years, and has hosted BBC Radio 2's drivetime show since 2019. She also hosts The Teen Commandments, a podcast in which she and best friend Clare Hamilton discuss the realities of raising teenagers. Other stars reportedly being eyed up to replace Winkleman and Daly include Mel Giedroyc, who is best known for her work with comedy partner Sue Perkins. The duo hosted Bake Off together for six years between 2010 and 2016, alongside other shows. It was also recently reported that former It Takes Two star Zoe Ball and Emma Willis, who is best known for hosting Big Brother, Love Is Blind UK and The Voice UK, are being considered for one of the hosting spots in "a straight shoot-out". Speaking at this year's Radio Times Covers Party, Daly's husband Vernon Kay said that the couple have a holiday booked when the 2026 season rolls around – but reiterated that they continue to be firm fans of the series, even with Tess no longer on it. View Green Video on the source website Asked if they will still tune into the show, he told Radio Times: "Yeah, of course! It's iconic, and it's in our family's DNA, it really is. So it holds a special place in both of our hearts and the kids as well. "Phoebe and Amber absolutely love it, and we're going to miss it. We're going to miss it, but it's still there. It's not gone, it's not vanished. We'll still be watching, we'll still be dialled in. We'll still be in the Star Bar after the show and enjoying it because it is the best show on UK TV." 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.
Doctor Who composer reveals multiple scripts have been written for Christmas 2026 special
"I know that Russell’s written, I think, multiple versions depending on certain outcomes."
Composer Murray Gold has revealed that Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has written several versions of the script for the 2026 Christmas special. The upcoming special will come after Ncuti Gatwa regenerated into a new incarnation (played by returning Who legend Billie Piper), and will also mark the first episode of the show after the end of the deal with Disney. Ever since the special was announced last October, the episode has been shrouded in secrecy. Long-term series composer Gold, who returned for the 60th anniversary specials in 2023 alongside Davies and the 14th and 15th seasons, recently said on Half the Picture podcast: "I know that Russell’s written, I think, multiple versions depending on certain outcomes. So that’s all I really know, and I’m not sure [that] I’m even supposed to know that." There were many questions left up in the air after the Doctor’s regeneration into Rose Tyler, at the end of season 15 episode 8, The Reality War, especially given that Piper was never actually introduced as the Doctor, and it has never been confirmed since. Speaking about the future of the series, Gold added: "I think we’re at a precarious point for Doctor Who. I am hopeful that it’s all going to be the start of a wonderful new era, so I really hope that that’s what happens." As for Gold’s plans, he said in the podcast that he would "never turn down" Doctor Who, revealing: "If someone asks me and says, 'Would you? Do you want to do it?' Of course, I would always say, 'Yes.' I don’t think I’d ever say, 'No' to Russell anyway. It’s fun, even when it’s hard!" Gold originally joined Doctor Who alongside Davies when the series was revived in 2005, writing music for the show for over 12 years before announcing his departure in 2018. Production on the Doctor Who 2026 Christmas special is expected to begin at some point this year. Davies previously told BBC Newsbeat that plot details for the special have been shared with BBC bosses and that what’s to come left them "with jaws agape, loving it". Doctor Who will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" 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 Sci-fi 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.
Industry season 4 soundtrack: Full list of songs in BBC/HBO drama
Fantastic music is a given in Industry, but what songs feature in season 4?
With only one episode of Industry season 4 left to go, there's really no knowing just where the series will turn. Knowing the HBO/BBC series by now though, things are only set to get a touch more dark and twisted the closer we career into the finale. For now, we get to enjoy the penultimate episode of the series, which really does see a lot happen for our main cast of characters. The downfall of Tender truly began the other week but this episode sees Whitney (Max Minghella) on a clawing back mission to get his company back on track. However, there seem to be plenty more powers at play in Tender than initially realised, making for some pretty high stakes – especially for Yasmin (Marisa Abela) and Henry (Kit Harington), who have put a pretty big punt on the company. This fourth season of the BBC/HBO drama is officially almost over, with the stakes looking ever higher as the walls start to slowly close in our returning favourite (and semi-problematic) characters. This season has also introduced us to some new faces – but one of the show's main characters is obviously the show's signature synth and electro score (which is composed by Nathan Micay). This fourth season is jam-packed full of '80s anthems, with the soundtrack only continuing to surprise viewers, much like the plot lines and characters. But while there's a lot going on in this season of Industry, fans will know that another focus of the show is the music. What songs are featured in each episode though? Scroll on to find out about the music used so far in the new season (which will be updated weekly), as well as the soundtrack of Industry season 3. Industry season 4 soundtrack: Full list of songs in BBC/HBO drama Industry season 4 episode 1 - Tender True Faith - New Order Firestarter (Empirion Mix) - The Prodigy Space Song - Beach House Fine Time - New Order La Mer - Charles Trenet Love Is Blue - Marty Robbins Tell Me Something (feat Gaia Weiss) - Tenashee, DJ Tennis & Ashee Industry season 4 episode 2 - The Commander and the Grey Lady Our House - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young You and Me - Penny & The Quarters I.O.U. - Freeez Jazz Suite No. 2: Waltz 2 - Dmitri Shostakovich Is That All There Is? - Peggy Lee I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night) - The Electric Prunes Magical Moments - Henrik Lars Wikström, Anders Johan Greger Lewen & Anders Gunnar Kampe My Only Wish - Henrik Lars Wikström, Anders Johan Greger Lewen & Anders Gunnar Kampe Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams Where The Streets Have No Name (I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You) - Pet Shop Boys Industry season 4 episode 3 - Habseligkeiten O du mein Österreich - János Sándor & Hungarian State Opera Orchestra Bassically - Tei Shi Horst Wessel Lied - Milva Orinoco Flow - Enya Industry season 4 episode 4 - 1,000 Yoots, 1 Marilyn All of My Tomorrows - Anders Gunnar Kampe & Robert Lundgren Happyness - Molly Nilsson All On You (Perfume) - Paris Angels Vienna - Ultravox Set You Free - N-Trance Forever Young - Alphaville Industry season 4 episode 5 - Eyes without a Face Mother& Child - Sonny Okosuns Panter (feat Kasai Allstars & Basokin) [Instrumental] - Montparnasse Musique Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol Industry season 4 episode 6 - Dear Henry Both Sides Now - Judy Collins Silence (DJ Tiësto’s In Search of Sunrise Remix) - Delerium Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor - Tiffany Poon Industry season 4 episode 7 - Points of Emphasis Veridis Quo - Daft Punk The Promise - When In Rome Heroes (Tony Carrasco Mix) - Big Ben Tribe I Ran (So Far Away) - A Flock of Seagulls Industry season 3 soundtrack Industry season 3 episode 1 - Il Mattino ha L'Oro Bocca New Gold Dream - Simple Minds Polyhmnal - Makeup and Vanity Candy Walls - TR/ST Blue Water - Sally Oldfield The Vibration - Sonny Harris & The Soul Reflections Feel the Drive - Doctor’s Cat Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money) - Pet Shop Boys Industry season 3 episode 2 - Smoke and Mirrors You Could Be - Anz, George Riley Il Cielo in una stanza - Mina Gotta Let You Go - Dominica High Time He Went - Renee Girls On Film - Duran Duran Industry season 3 episode 3 - It Figure With Flowers - W. H. Lung Taking Off - Tommy Doom Z’alp - Jodlerklub Edelweiss Thun Parce que tu crois - Charles Aznavour Lonely Days - Hudson Mohawke Don’t Go Lose It Bay - K Lone Music To Watch Girls By - The Bob Crewe Generation Industry season 3 episode 4 - White Mischief High On You - Buzzy Lee You Can’t Win But You Can’t Lose - Nathan Micay Irreversible Damage - Algiers, Zack De La Rocha Little Drummer Boy - Low Les Fleur - Ramsay Lewis Shame On a Nuh (feat. Raekwon, Ol’ Dirty Bastard & Method Man) - Wu-Tang Clan Industry season 3 episode 5 - Company Man Boy - Book of Love Charmed - Redinho, Σtella Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis - London Symphony Orchestra Nobody Knows - Pastor T. L. Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir Cmon - Brian Eno, Fred again… Industry season 3 episode 6 - Nikki Beach, or: So Many Ways to Lose Autoglide - Demi Riquísimo It’s Not Over - Grace Alexithymia - Ollie Leslie Sealed with a Kiss - Santo & Johnny Getting Away With It - Electronic Always on My Mind - Pet Shop Boys Industry season 3 episode 7 - Useful Idiot East to Be Hard - Three Dog Night 21st Century Living - Tommy Down The Death of Fomo - Neil Micay Modular 4 - Godford You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - Jimmy Somervile Begin Again - Freddie And The Scenarios, Diego Herrera Bombtrack - Rage Against the Machine Industry season 3 episode 8 - Infinite Largesse Blurred - Darkstar When We Were That What Wept For The Sea - Colin Stetson Symphony No.2 in C Minor - Resurrection / 5th Movement The Last Goodbye - The Kills Natural Habitat (feat. Ken Carson) - 070 Shake Love Is Blue - Paul Mauriat Love Is Blue - Paul Mauriat Qui aime-t-il vraiment? - Francoise Hardy Home Again - Carole King End Credits - Let’s Go Make Some Money - Nathan Micay Industry seasons 1-3 are available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK, and season 4 continues every Monday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The drama airs on HBO in the US. Add Industry 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 from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders finally confirms emotional return after 18 years for Nigel’s dementia storyline
A highly-anticipated return to Albert Square.
Gemma Bissix is finally set to reprise her role of Clare Bates in EastEnders for a short stint this spring, almost 18 years since she last set foot in Albert Square. News will reach the character of her estranged stepdad Nigel Bates's (Paul Bradley) young-onset dementia diagnosis, and she's shocked to confront the reality of his worsening cognitive ability. Emotions will run high as old wounds are reopened with her step-mum Julie Bates (Karen Henthorn), and the BBC soap has promised that her comeback won't be without a quintessential dose of soapy drama. Her return also comes at a time when Nige's loved ones must make a conclusive decision about the next stage of his dementia care. Recent episodes have shown Julie and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) finally accept that Nigel would need to move into a care home, after he almost drowned in a bath. EastEnders continues to work with Dementia UK and experts in the field to ensure the plot is portrayed both sensitively and accurately. On reprising the role, Bissix said: “It was a real pleasure to be asked to reprise the role of Clare for Nigel’s storyline. I was hoping to get the call as I think the fans wanted EastEnders to revisit their relationship. "Nigel and Clare were a formidable pairing in the 90’s with a very unique stepfather/stepdaughter relationship! It has been so great to reconnect with Paul and Karen after all these years, and it’s crazy how time felt like it had stopped when we did! "I grew up on the set of EastEnders and essentially learnt my craft there, so it’s been a real full circle moment! Whilst it will be an emotional reunion, I hope the viewers will be pleased to see Clare and Nigel on screen together once again!” Executive producer Ben Wadey added: "We always knew we wanted to bring Clare Bates back to Walford as we continue Nigel’s storyline, and I’m delighted that Gemma said yes. AddRadio 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. "The stepfather and daughter duo share a complicated history and have been estranged for many years, but it was essential for us to revisit this relationship as Nigel’s dementia progresses and the family start to consider his additional care needs.” Clare Bates's EastEnders backstory Bissix first appeared as Clare in 1993, striking up a friendship with Janine Butcher (then Alexia Demetriou) and Sonia Jackson (Natalie Cassidy). She later began mixing with a bad crowd, who viciously bullied poor Sonia. She departed with Nigel and Julie for a new life in Scotland in 1998, several years after he fought for her custody in the wake of his first wife Debbie's (Nicola Duffett) death in a hit and run. 10 years later, she moved in with Dot Branning (June Brown), and ruffled feathers with the residents by trying to sink her claws into Jack and Max Branning (Scott Maslen and Jake Wood), and blackmailing Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). Following her failed attempts to woo one generation of the Branning clan, she then targeted vulnerable Bradley Bradley (Charlie Clements), who was in a bad way following his separation from his wife, Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner). She even convinced him to steal some expensive jewellery from an ex-lover. Working at Tanya Branning's (Jo Joyner) salon, she stole £100 from the till and blamed it on her workmate, Chelsea Fox (then Tiana Benjamin). After stealing another wad of cash from Bradley and trashing Dot's house during a party, she fled in the back of a cab. Since Nigel's return in 2024, he has frequently requested to see Clare and, on a number of occasions, has mistaken children on Albert Square for her. He even hallucinated a younger version of her in an emotional VE Day instalment. How will he react to seeing her again after all of this time? Of course, Bissix has since had multiple stints in Hollyoaks as the villainous Clare Devine. Read more: 4 EastEnders spoilers next week: Shock Branning pregnancy and Callum Highway is blackmailed EastEnders star reveals Chrissie Watts's Jasmine Fisher fears ahead of explosive week EastEnders' Kat Moon and Vicki Fowler make risky move to secure Zoe's freedom in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders reveals Mark Fowler Jr's secret and surprise connection to Walford local in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders airs dark Ravi Gulati scenes amid revenge story in early 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 Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Dani Dyer wants another chance at Strictly Come Dancing - as dad Danny shuts down Celebrity Traitors rumours
The pair appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show to promote their new Sky series.
Dani Dyer would love a second chance at Strictly Come Dancing, after the TV personality was forced to withdraw from last year's competition due to injury. Last year, the former Love Island winner was primed and ready to head out onto the dance floor alongside Nikita Kuzmin, but wasn't able to compete in the first live show after she fractured her ankle. She was ultimately replaced by Amber Davies, but Dyer would be up for the chance again should the Strictly bosses ask her to return. "I'd love to do it again," Dani said during an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show. "If they rang me, I'd answer the phone. I was devastated. It was hell for me when I hurt my foot, I was so sad." Dani appeared on the show alongside her father Danny, as they promote their new Sky One series, The Dyers' Caravan Park, in which they attempt to restore a caravan park akin to one Danny frequented as a child. Dani wasn't the only one asked about a flagship BBC programme, with the attention soon turned to Danny about the rumours of him appearing on Celebrity Traitors. During his appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, which will air tomorrow (21 February), Dyer was asked about the rumours of him joining The Celebrity Traitors season 2 line-up, which he described as "absolute b******s". He added: "I don’t why they’re saying it. If they ask me I’ll do it, but no one’s asked me. I would f***ing declare it. I’m not on it, you’ll see when it comes on." Read more: Danny Dyer reveals how his new show is about amplifying working class voices on TV Channel 4's "daring" and "intense" new social experiment fronted by TV icon gets release date confirmed Speculation around Danny's appearance on Celebrity Traitors first began earlier this year, after The Sun reported he had turned down the chance to appear on season 1 but after watching the show his mind soon change. A source told The Sun: "Danny was always top of The Celebrity Traitors wish list but had zero interest until seeing the fun and games last autumn. "As soon as his tune changed, it was all systems go." A spokesperson for the BBC said: "We’re not commenting on speculation but details about series two of The Celebrity Traitors will be announced in due course." The Jonathan Ross Show airs Saturday 21 February at 9:25pm on ITV1 and ITVX. 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 is on The Graham Norton Show tonight?
Graham is back with a new cohort of guests this week.
The Graham Norton Show returns tonight with a starry line-up of famous faces from all corners of the entertainment industry. Audiences can, of course, expect hilarious anecdotes, details about the latest movies and TV shows that everyone has been talking about and, as always, a visit to the iconic red chair. So, who's appearing on the show tonight? Here's everything you need to know about The Graham Norton Show's latest set of guests, and when you can watch the episode. Who is on The Graham Norton Show tonight? On Graham Norton's famous red sofa tonight is Oscar winner Benicio del Toro, who chats about starring in Paul Thomas Anderson's critically acclaimed film One Battle After Another. Jennifer Garner will also join the sofa to chat about her role in returning TV mystery thriller The Last Thing He Told Me. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will also be on the sofa, as he is the subject of new Netflix documentary, Being Gordon Ramsay. Also on the sofa is singer-songwriter Charli XCX, who stars in pop mockumentary The Moment. The Graham Norton Show airs on Friday 20 February at 10:40pm on BBC One. Who is the next music act on The Graham Norton Show? Tonight's musical guest is the band Foo Fighters. The Graham Norton Show airs on Friday 20 February at 10:40pm on BBC One. Add The Graham Norton 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.
Who left The Apprentice this week? All the eliminated candidates from season 20
**Warning: Contains spoilers for The Apprentice season 20** The Apprentice returned for another episode tonight as the remaining candidates returned to the boardroom and took on an advertising campaign. The candidates were tasked with creating a brand of bottled water, before selling it live on social media and creating a TV advert. This episode featured special guest star Big Zuu, who helped critique the work created by the candidates. The 16 business hopefuls soon became 15 as Lord Sugar fired one candidate who wasn't on their A-game in tonight's challenge. So, who was fired from The Apprentice 2026? Read on to find out more. Who left The Apprentice 2026 this week? Roxanne Hamedi - Week 4 This week, Roxanne found herself on the losing team and she, along with Rajan, were brought back into the boardroom by project manager Conor. Conor was criticised for providing unclear instructions to his team and Rajan was held responsible for some grave errors in the pitch. But, with Roxanne in charge of the branding as sub team leader, Lord Sugar's firing finger was aimed firmly at her. Asked how it felt be fired, Roxanne said: "It didn't feel good to be fired, just because I didn't think that I deserved to be. There was a lot going on that day and I feel like other people lacked accountability. So yeah, it wasn't a nice feeling." Tanmay Hingorani - Week 3 After Tanmay, Megan and Carrington found themselves in the firing line, Lord Sugar eventually pointed the finger at Tanmay, after he secured the low deal and became the fourth candidate to leave the competition. Asked how it felt to be fired from the process, Tanmay said: "I think the first few tasks I had contributed quite a lot and I tried to remain quite cool, calm and collected throughout those first two episodes. So, when things were getting a bit crazy, I did try and reign things in. For example in the storybook, I tried really hard to keep people grounded. "So, ultimately, I am disappointed for it to end this way. When we went into the negotiation, i was looking forward to it, I see negotiation as an art form, but that negotiation didn’t become a very nice piece of art. Karishma started with a monologue which set the tempo and then Megan came through and set the price ceiling by saying £12, and I shook the hand on £11.80 trying to salvage it. "I did take the bullet in the boardroom and I do think it was unfair. But you win some and you lose some and I can’t do much about it now!" Marcus Donkoh - Week 2 After much contemplation from Lord Sugar and pleas from the four candidates who returned to the boardroom, the business mogul ultimately decided to fire Marcus, who had been project manager of his team. "I didn't expect to be third," Marcus said on his way home. "Putting myself forward as PM, I thought it would be appreciated in the sense of I'm taking a risk, but it is what it is. Onwards and upwards." Georgina Newton - Week 1 It was a double firing no one was expecting as Lord Sugar told project manager Georgina she was fired. He said: "Georgina, I think you're your own worst enemy. You come in here, you bring two people in and you say they shouldn't be here. And so you leave me with nowhere to go, so Georgina, regretfully you're fired."` Nikki Jetha - Week 1 After plenty of back and forth in the boardroom between the project managers and those who were brought back to the boardroom, it was all down to Lord Sugar's decision. Addressing Nikki, Lord Sugar said: "Yes you put yourself forward as the project manager, very brave, but you were two hours late and you only got one item, and you were the overall project manager... And so it is with regret that you're fired." The Apprentice continues on Thursday 26 February at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add The Apprentice 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.
BBC confirms flurry of David Attenborough shows to celebrate icon's 100th birthday – including exclusive new interviews and docs
The broadcaster will celebrate his landmark birthday in May.
To celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday on 8 May, the BBC has commissioned a slate of new series and archival material to showcase the finest programmes from his seven-decade career. The new programmes to air in a week-long celebration of his work and legacy include Making Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure, Secret Garden and David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth. Special episodes from some of Attenborough's most beloved series will be taken from the archive and will air on BBC One in the week leading up to his birthday, as well as a dedicated BBC iPlayer collection showcasing more than 40 series presented by Attenborough. Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure features new interviews with Attenborough and the original production team as they reflect on the making of the groundbreaking series Life on Earth. The synopsis reads: "With fascinating insights, they reveal the highs and lows of filming the series during a truly exciting moment in television history, when global jet travel and colour filming were still in their infancy. Along the way, the crew encountered multiple challenges, including a coup in the Comoros, being shot at in Rwanda and threats from Saddam Hussein’s army in Iraq. View oEmbed on the source website "Broadcast in 1979 and watched by 500 million people worldwide, it confirmed David’s reputation as the most successful and influential wildlife filmmaker of our time. His astonishing encounter with gorillas in the mountains of Rwanda for this series is frequently voted one of the top TV moments of all time." Elsewhere is Secret Garden, a new primetime series for BBC One and iPlayer, in which Attenborough reveals the hidden worlds and remarkable wildlife thriving within Britain's gardens. Across five episodes – and five gardens in the UK – Attenborough "reveals the lives of the often charming, occasionally daring, always secretive animals that inhabit the hidden world right on our doorsteps". The synopsis reads: "Theirs is no cosy existence – even in these beautiful and seemingly genteel surroundings the rules of the wild still operate. "From pine martens in the Western Highlands to dormice in South Wales, swallows in the Lake District to otters in Oxfordshire and blue tits in Bristol, the series reveals not just a rich and surprising diversity of life but also how each species finds its own way to live alongside us. "Through meeting the gardeners that have created these wild oases, we discover how our nation of animal lovers and gardeners can do their bit to save struggling species. Eighty per cent of Britons have access to a garden, and together they cover an area greater than all of our national nature reserves combined – so what we do in our own backyards has an impact not only on the animals that live there, but also on whole populations. "You’ll never look at your garden in the same way again." Finally is David Attenborough’s 100 Years on Planet Earth – a celebratory live event for BBC One and iPlayer from the Royal Albert Hall, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and special guests. To celebrate his 100th birthday, BBC One will bring the nation together for a live event honouring his career, taking audiences on a journey through a century of exploration and discovery in the natural world. It will feature dramatic wildlife stories, accompanied by live music from his programmes, alongside spoken reflections from public figures and leading advocates for the natural world. BBC One will also pay tribute to Attenborough's body of work by screening episodes of some of his most beloved series, including Planet Earth II, Seven Worlds, One Planet, Blue Planet II, Planet Earth III, Frozen Planet II and his most recent film Wild London. BBC iPlayer will add a special collection rail to the homepage where viewers can choose to stream from over 40 of Attenborough's best-loved programmes, from Zoo Quest to his most recent series including Kingdom, Parenthood and Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster. BBC Radio will also be marking Attenborough's birthday with special content across its networks. Check out more of our Documentaries 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.
BBC confirms UK's Eurovision 2026 act and they're a "genuinely original artist"
"Look Mum No Computer embodies everything the UK wants to celebrate on the Eurovision stage."
Solo artist Look Mum No Computer has been confirmed as the United Kingdom's entry at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The British YouTuber and live electronics performer and composer – real name Sam Battle – is a self-proclaimed Eurovision fan based in Kent who first rose to prominence in 2014 the frontman of the indie rock band ZIBRA. He performed with the band at Glastonbury in 2015 for BBC Introducing and has since gone on to launch a solo career which has seen him play across the UK and Europe, recently returning from a nationwide tour across Germany. "I find it completely bonkers to be jumping on this wonderful and wild journey," Battle said in a statement. "I have always been a massive Eurovision fan, and I love the magical joy it brings to millions of people every year, so getting to join that legacy and fly the flag for the UK is an absolute honour that I am taking very seriously. "I’ve been working a long-time creating, writing, and producing my own visions from scratch, and documenting my process. I will be bringing every ounce of my creativity to my performances, and I can't wait for everyone to hear and see what we’ve created. I hope Eurovision is ready to get synthesised!" Look Mum No Computer is also a popular content creator, and since launching his YouTube channel in 2016, he has amassed over 85 million views and 1.4 million subscribers and followers across social media. He was chosen as the UK's representative following a search led by UK Eurovision project director and music industry figure David May, alongside Andrew Cartmell, executive producer of BBC Studios North and head of delegation for the UK.. Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC commented: "We are absolutely thrilled to have Look Mum No Computer representing the UK at Eurovision in Vienna in 2026. His bold vision, unique sound and electric performance style make him a truly unforgettable artist. "Look Mum No Computer embodies everything the UK wants to celebrate on the Eurovision stage – creativity, ambition, and a distinctly British wit. I am sure he will make us all proud on the international stage in May." View oEmbed on the source website Suzy Lamb, managing director at BBC Studios Entertainment, added: "We are incredibly excited that Look Mum No Computer will represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. He is a genuinely original artist whose creativity and enormous love for Eurovision perfectly capture the spirit of the competition. "Our team at BBC Studios worked to find something very different musically and Look Mum No Computer really stood out. From his innovative approach to music-making to the strong connection he has built with audiences online, he brings a unique energy to his performances that we can’t wait for Eurovision fans around the world to experience in May." The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Vienna, Austria in May, following JJ's victory at last year's final in Basel, Switzerland. There will be a number of countries boycotting the contest this year after the decision to allow Israel to compete. There had been calls from multiple participating nations for Israel to be banned from next year's contest due to the ongoing war in Gaza. But in December 2025, the European Broadcasting Union declined to expel the country from competing in the 2026 contest. At the time of reporting, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland have confirmed they will not be taking part in Eurovision. In response to the multiple boycotts, the BBC said in a statement: "We support the collective decision made by members of the EBU. This is about enforcing the rules of the EBU and being inclusive." Eurovision 2026's grand final takes place on Saturday 16 May with coverage across the BBC. 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.
Silent Witness season 29 cast: New and returning characters in BBC crime drama
Emilia Fox and David Caves return for the 29th season of the long-running forensic crime drama, but who joins them?
Silent Witness has returned to our screens with season 29 – and there’s been a major change, with the team relocating from London to Birmingham to set up a new centre of forensics. But while the location has changed, viewers will be pleased to hear that the cast looks largely the same, with the main four players back on our screens to tackle a new run of cases. This includes Emilia Fox as Dr Nikki Alexander and David Caves as her husband and colleague Jack Hodgson, as well as Maggie Steed as Harriet and Fran Mills as Kit, while there’s also a string of new guest stars this season. The next two episodes of the series, which were initially due to air last week but were postponed until Tuesday (17th February) and Wednesday (18th February), comprise a two-part story titled The Enemy Within. The plot of the episodes centres on the forensics team as they examine a deadly stabbing in Birmingham. Wondering who’s returning and who’s new in season 29? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast. Silent Witness season 29 cast: Who's returning? The main cast of Silent Witness is as follows: Emilia Fox plays Nikki Alexander David Caves plays Jack Hodgson Maggie Steed plays Harriet Maven Francesca Mills plays Kit Brooks For more about the major players in Silent Witness season 29, read on... Emilia Fox plays Nikki Alexander Who is Nikki Alexander? Brought up in South Africa, Nikki chose to stay in England following her parents' death and joined the Lyell team all the way back in 2004. Curious and open-minded, she can be impetuous, but always rises to the challenge when she's up against it. Since first joining the team, Nikki has grown into a skilled and confident pathologist – and she has dealt with a lot of extremely challenging situations, including saving Jack's life in season 16. After sharing a kiss with Jack at the end of season 24 and their relationship growing in seasons 25, 26 and 27, Nikki eventually overcame her doubts about marriage and tied the knot with Jack in a low-key ceremony. "I don't think she was reticent about Jack at all," Fox told RadioTimes.com. "I think she was reticent about what marriage means – how one makes that commitment, and whether you do it with all the pomp and ceremony of a big wedding, or choose something more intimate. "So it was about stripping it back to what marriage meant to her and to them, and he understood that – and that gave us something to play." Fox also said that it was an interesting idea that, for Nikki, "she could explain the science of the body and every organ within it and its function, and yet you can't explain emotions". "And what a complex idea that is for scientists and how they deal with it," she added. "So this present series sees them settling into marriage and into a new life in Birmingham, and all that brings." What else has Emilia Fox been in? Fox first rose to prominence following her turn in Roman Polanski's 2002 film The Pianist and went on to land a number of big-screen roles including The Soul Keeper, 3 Blind Mice and The Republic of Love. Small-screen credits in addition to her long-running Silent Witness stint include roles on Merlin, Delicious and The Trial of Christine Keeler. David Caves plays Jack Hodgson Who is Jack Hodgson? Straight-talking and quick-witted, Jack is a talented and head-strong lead forensic scientist. Guided by his instincts, he relishes a challenge and is confident in his own ability. He possesses the humility to admit his mistakes, but isn't afraid to ruffle a few feathers when necessary. In the season 27 finale, Jack finally proposed to Nikki, and they got married in the season 28 finale – although they didn't have the big wedding Jack initially wanted, favouring something simple instead. "Jack and Nikki are settling into a new home in Birmingham and getting used to The Bowman Centre, trying to find a bit of balance," said Hodgson. "Jack is still the same stubborn, sarcastic fella, just with a bit more self-awareness. He's older and more mature. He's more affected by the trials and tribulations of his work and we see that play out majorly in this series. Jack is really tested in one story, a very personal odyssey he must go on alone." Fox also teased some "big storylines" for jack in this series. "There's a story later in the series that's just really raw - not flashy, just honest," said Caves. "Those are the ones that stick with me." What else has David Caves been in? Although best known for his role as Jack – who he has played since 2013 – Caves has also appeared in the film Jackie, and has a number of theatre credits to his name, including a critically-acclaimed turn as Petruchio for the Royal Shakespeare Company's The Taming of the Shrew in 2011. Maggie Steed plays Harriet Maven Who is Harriet Maven? "The character has taken a big step to move to another city, Birmingham – which they all have – so they're all a bit apprehensive," said Steed, whose character heads up the team. "She continues to try to do her best for the rest of the team and is fiercely loyal to them and would defend them to the deaths. She's a very forthright, witty woman and she continues to be that and is very committed to the team. She's there to make sure everything runs well and is efficient and maintains all its principles. She would also defend them if they ever got into trouble because sometimes the work is dangerous." What else has Maggie Steed been in? You might have watched her in EastEnders, Shine on Hervey Moon, Pie in the Sky, Born and Bred, Chewing Gum and Ten Percent. Francesca Mills plays Kit Brooks Who is Kit Brooks? A crime analyst who joined the team shortly after Harriet. "I think the viewers will see Kit really anchored in her way of working and feeling more confident in her ability to solve complicated crimes, she spent a lot of last year trying to prove herself worthy to be in the room of legends like Nikki Alexander and Harriet Maven so this year she really finds her flow and, alongside Jack, their friendship grows and they work really well together in the new building," said Mills. What else has Francesca Mills been in? You might know her from Harlots, Worzel Gummidge, Pistol and The Witcher: Blood Origin. Silent Witness season 29 new guest cast Episodes 1 and 2 - The Disappearance of Alice Hill Sophie Hopkins (Class) plays Alice Hill - she ran a successful online personal training business with her husband. Alice disappeared several years ago while out jogging. Her body was eventually discovered in some woodland. Dino Fetscher (Under Salt Marsh, Fool Me Once) plays Jason Webb - Alice's husband. He was convicted of her murder and has spent the last few years in prison. Philip Cumbus (The Spanish Princess) plays Richard Mazar - Jason's solicitor. Nathan Wright (Doctors) plays Steve Gantry - Alice was having an affair with him. Zita Sattar (Casualty, The Worst Witch) plays DCI Jilly Bashir. Mollie Winnard (Happy Valley, All Creatures Great and Small) plays DI Claire Ferris. Adam Rayner (Superman and Lois, Tyrant) plays Gary Booth - a hitman who goes on the run in episode 1. Evie McGuire (Casualty) plays Kerry Booth - Gary's daughter. She's in rehab. Jason Done (Waterloo Road, Where the Heart Is) plays Sgt Robert Andrews - a custody sergeant. Jane Slavin (Coronation Street, Always and Everyone) plays Lois Hill - Alice's mum. Tony Gardner (My Parents Are Aliens, Last Tango in Halifax, Fresh Meat) plays Ron Hill - Alice's dad. Oliver Nicholas (London Kills) plays Adam Hill - Alice's brother Nancy Farino (Anatomy of a Scandal) plays Saskia Hill - Alice's sister. Laura Pitt-Pulford (Emmerdale) plays Suzie Clemence - the former partner of a man killed by Gary. Levi Brown (This Town, Girl Taken) plays PC Nesbit. Lesley Moloney (The Inside Man) plays Home Secretary. Benjamin Lok (This England) plays Feng - he runs an illegal gambling operation. Episodes 3 and 4 - Creekwood <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/02/541204-67e3c6c.jpg" width="4242" height="2828" alt="A woman sits at a desk in a modern indoor space with a brick wall behind her. She wears a brown blazer and has her hair pulled back, holding a pen over an open notebook. Her elbow rests on the desk and her hand touches her chin as she looks off to the side, appearing thoughtful. A red chair and blurred foreground objects frame the scene." title="Silent Witness S29" /> Alexander Joseph (Odd Squad) plays young Tommo - the young boy who's institutionalised at the start. David Webber (Hard Truths) plays adult Tommo - he spends his time volunteering at the food bank. Will Close (Dalgliesh) plays young Dr Dankford - he performed a lobotomy on Tommo when he was a boy. Lydia Wilson (Flack, Ripper Street) plays DI Ashley Moss. Joe Barber (Shardlake, Coma) plays Ryan - he's caught running from the crime scene at the start. Ryan is homeless and bipolar. Yasmin Davies (Maryland) plays Erin - Ryan's friend. She becomes increasingly concerned about his mental health. Cat Simmons (The Bill, The Holiday) plays Adele - she's pregnant. Adele was best friends with Ashley growing up, but they no longer have a relationship. Mark Stobbart (55 Degrees North, The Hunt for Raoul Moat) plays Danny - Adele's partner. They are currently squatting, but Danny is trying to find a place for them to live. Rachel Atkins (The Archers) plays Barbara - a friend of Arthur, the old man who is found dead. Nichola Burley (Protection, The Gold) plays Lydia - Arthur's daughter. Lorna Nickson-Brown (The Jetty) plays Rose - Danny's mum. Chris Gordon (Hollyoaks, The Crown) plays Vincent - he runs a food bank. Rasmus Hardiker (Krypton) as an estate agent. Seisha Butler plays a chemist. Joseph Long (Ashes to Ashes) plays Gino - Danny's boss at the restaurant. Megan Cusack (Call the Midwife) pkays Niamh - she stumbled across Arthur's body while looking for scrap metal. Alan Williams (Father Brown, The Capture) plays Terrence - Danny's dad. Episodes 5 and 6 - The Enemy Within <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/02/Silent-Witness-BBC-1888107.jpg" width="4242" height="2828" alt="A woman with dark shoulder-length hair sits in an orange armchair against a brick wall background. She appears distressed and vulnerable, looking slightly downward with a sad expression. There is a rectangular medical dressing on her right cheek and her right hand is wrapped in a white bandage. She is wearing a loose, light grey sweatshirt and matching sweatpants, with her arms folded protectively across her body. The setting has warm lighting and an industrial-style interior with exposed brick." title="Silent Witness S29" /> George Harris (he's a stunt performer by trade) plays Alex Nelson - he's found dead, with stab wounds. Phaldut Sharma (EastEnders, Unforgotten) as Hamza Ahmed - he's arrested on suspicion of Alex's murder. Nikolaos Brahimllari (Gangs of London) plays Zolly - he strikes up a conversation with Jack at the gym and introduces him to his friends, who say they’ve formed a group centred on patriotism. George Somner (Sex Education) plays Gary and Tom McCall (Doctors) plays Steve - part of the group alongside Zolly. Cameron Jack (Emmerdale) plays Billy Krupka - a detective sergeant who is also part of the group. Selin Hizli (Grantchester, Am I Being Unreasonable?) plays DI Kayla Baran. Gerard Kearns (Shameless) plays DC Jonno Magath. Jonas Khan (Hollyoaks) plays Destan Baran - DI Baran's partner. Natalie Cutler as the estate agent Bhasker Patel (Emmerdale) plays Imran - he runs a a Pakistani restaurant that was the target of an arson attack. Rosanna Adams (Lockerbie) plays Thermis - a friend of Alex Nelson's. Jake Hagan plays Sparky - a video in which he's inciting racial violence is circulating online. Robert Rhodes (28 years Later: The Bone Temple) plays Ross Woolneigh - he's arrested by the police. Rachel Adedeji (Hollyoaks) play Lucinda Conway - she helps Kit track down a social media post. Narinder Uppal playa Sveta - Nikki and Jack's neighbour. Silent Witness seasons 1-28 are available to stream now on BBC iPlayer. 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Celebrity Traitors season 2 bosses tipped to try and cast British A-list Hollywood star in "huge coup"
Another name has been thrown into the mix!
Hugh Grant has reportedly been approached to take part in The Celebrity Traitors season 2, as casting gets under way for another outing to Ardross Castle later this year. After casting the likes of Celia Imrie and Stephen Fry for the first season, it is said that bosses are hoping "to tempt" Grant to join the second run. "They know landing Hugh would be a huge coup but think he would be a brilliant addition," a TV insider claimed. "Bosses are determined not to get the same tired reality stars who sign up to every series going." A BBC spokesperson said (via The Sun): "We aren’t commenting on speculation and details for The Celebrity Traitors series two will be announced in due course." Radio Times has approached the BBC for additional comment. Hugh Grant is one of many names rumoured to have been approached for the second series, with famous faces from all corners of the entertainment world in the rumour mill. Recently, Cheryl Tweedy was said to have been approached, with the 42-year-old thought to be taking "baby steps about returning" into the limelight. "Bosses know she would be a huge draw," a source told The Sun at the time. "They think she would be brilliant at playing the game, especially as she is so straight talking." Other celebrities speculated to be headed to the Scottish Highlands for filming are Danny Dyer, Alison Hammond, Daisy May Cooper, Ruth Jones, Tom Hiddleston and Steve Pemberton, the latter of which is said to be "obsessed with the mechanics behind the programme". Comparing the potential acquisition of Pemberton to the performance of a previous contestant in season 1, a source claimed: "It was a role filled last year by Jonathan Ross, who was a long-time devotee and became one of the programme’s 'big dogs'." "As an award-winning actor who can transform himself from one character to another, Steve would be a similar figure and a formidable contestant for the players to contend with. That’s why the executives view him as a sought-after candidate." The BBC are yet to confirm officially who will be joining the season 2 cast, but we can only hope it'll be soon! The Celebrity Traitors will return later this year. Season 1 is 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's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Call the Midwife cast: Who stars in season 15?
Helen George and the stars of Call the Midwife return.
Looks can be deceiving – as Trixie's marriage proved in the latest episode of Call the Midwife. Although Matthew remains in New York, with no sign of a return to Poplar, it had seemed the couple were making their long-distance relationship work, with Trixie dividing her time between London and the US. But cracks have, predictably, started to show. "I can't seem to settle, Phyllis," Trixie admitted, prompting Nurse Crane to observe that the "constant to-ing and fro-ing" would inevitably leave her feeling "frayed around the edges". "I wish I was the only thing that was frayed," Trixie replied, before revealing that her marriage "isn’t exactly thriving under the current conditions". While rumours of a Helen George exit have been firmly downplayed in recent months – and it still seems unlikely that Trixie will leave Poplar for good – if creator Heidi Thomas continues down this path, divorce may be the only plausible outcome. Elsewhere, Sister Monica Joan's health took a worrying turn. Though her physical and mental decline has been evident for some time, this latest setback felt particularly significant, prompting deep concern among those closest to her. Thomas has also teased that season 15 could mark the end of an era – and the signs may be pointing towards the unthinkable. "I think we've all cried our eyes out at different times because things never will be the same again," she said. The writer also admitted that the finale was difficult to pen. "Many of the things that I depict in that episode I have experienced in life, so it felt strangely personal," she explained. "But the driving force was to do a really good job. We're only getting one chance to wrap up this iteration, and it has to be done to the highest possible standard. "So it's hard and it's very emotional — not because it's sad, but because it’s beautiful." Alongside a whole host of familiar faces returning for season 15, you can also expect to see plenty of new guest characters, each with their own story to tell. So, for the full details on the Call the Midwife cast, read on. Call the Midwife cast: Who stars in season 15? Helen George as Trixie Aylward Stephen McGann as Dr Turner Laura Main as Shelagh Turner Jenny Agutter as Sister Julienne Linda Bassett as Nurse Crane Judy Parfitt as Sister Monica Joan Rebecca Gethings as Sister Veronica Renee Bailey as Joyce Highland Natalie Quarry as Rosalind Clifford Molly Vevers as Sister Catherine Georgie Glen as Miss Higgins Zephryn Taitte as Cyril Robinson Annabelle Apsion as Violet Buckle Cliff Parisi as Fred Buckle Daniel Laurie as Reggie Jackson Christopher Harper as Geoffrey Franklin Max Macmillan as Timothy Turner April Rae Hoang as May Tang Alice Brown as Angela Turner Edward Shaw as Teddy Turner Linda Hargreaves as Mrs Wallace Dame Vanessa Redgrave as the voice of Jennifer Worth For more information about the cast of Call the Midwife, read on. Helen George plays Trixie Aylward Who is Trixie Aylward? A capable and talented member of the Nonnatus House team. She is a recovering alcoholic, something that reared its head when her marriage was put under great strain due to financial troubles. At the end of season 13, Trixie left London to live in New York with her husband Matthew, who is exploring a new business opportunity there. She now divides her time between the Big Apple and Poplar, where she's taken on a more managerial role at Nonnatus House – although she still loves being a midwife. What else has Helen George been in? Helen George has been with Call the Midwife since day one. Her other TV appearances have included Red Dwarf, Nativity Rocks!, Doctors and Hotel Babylon, and in 2015 she came sixth in Strictly Come Dancing with her pro partner Aljaz Skorjanec. Helen actually also met her partner Jack Ashton when they co-starred in Call the Midwife; he played the Reverend Tom until the end of season 7 and they have two daughters, Wren and Lark. Stephen McGann plays Patrick Turner <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Dr-Turner-3fff8ed.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Two men stand in a small, sunlit medical office, facing each other on either side of an illuminated X-ray. The man on the left, dressed in a beige waistcoat and rolled-up shirt sleeves, looks concerned as he studies the image. The man on the right, wearing a green military uniform, listens intently with his hands clasped in front of him. Behind them, anatomical drawings hang on the wall above the X-ray viewer, while medical trays, books, and equipment sit on nearby shelves and desks." title="Call the Midwife" /> Who is Patrick Turner? The local GP, who works closely with Nonnatus House. He is devoted to his job and works tirelessly to serve the people of Poplar. Dr Turner is married to Shelagh and they have four children. What else has Stephen McGann been in? Stephen McGann is actually married to Call the Midwife creator and writer Heidi Thomas. He is also the brother of Doctor Who actor Paul McGann, and like his character Dr Turner, he is a man of science – having studied for a Masters in Science Communication and written a book, Flesh and Blood, based on the personal and medical history of his family. McGann previously played Sean Reynolds in Emmerdale. Laura Main plays Shelagh Turner <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Call-the-Midwife-1e5f25e.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="A cheerful scene shows three adults standing side by side in a festively decorated room. The man on the left is smiling broadly and wearing a green paper Christmas crown, a beige waistcoat, and rolled-up shirt sleeves. In the centre, a woman in glasses and a sleeveless floral dress laughs warmly. On the right, another woman in a bright pink patterned dress smiles, hands clasped. Red and green balloons and streamers hang around them, adding to the celebratory atmosphere." title="Call the Midwife" /> Who is Shelagh Turner? When we first met her, she was Sister Bernadette – but then she gave up being a nun and left the Order to marry Dr Turner. The Turners now have four children together (adopted and biological), and Shelagh continues to work closely with Nonnatus House; she often steps in to work as a midwife or lend a hand when help is needed. What else has Laura Main been in? Laura Main's acting career has mainly been in theatre, after she first starred in a production of The Sound of Music at the age of 11; recently she played Princess Fiona in the UK tour of Shrek The Musical. On TV, she's played DC Alison Bain in ITV’s Murder City and starred as Rebecca Howlett in TV mini-series The Mill. Jenny Agutter plays Sister Julienne <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Jenny-Agutter-plays-Sister-Julienne-4157481.jpg" width="4283" height="2855" alt="Two women smile warmly as they lean out of an open window in a brick building. One wears a white nun’s habit and cross necklace, while the other wears patterned everyday clothing. Decorative iron window bars frame them as they look outside together." title="Call the Midwife s15" /> Who is Sister Julienne? The big boss at Nonnatus House. She is highly-respected by her team of midwives, who trust her judgement and guidance. Mother Mildred is her superior, but within Nonnatus House she leads the nuns of the Order. What else has Jenny Agutter been in? Having begun her career as a child actress in The Railway Children and East of Sudan, Jenny Agutter won an Emmy for her performance in 1971's The Snow Goose and a BAFTA for 1977 movie Equus. She starred in Logan's Run, Amy, An American Werewolf in London, and many more – but having quit Hollywood in the 1990s, she moved home to Britain and appeared in The Railway Children again – this time as the mother in a 2000 TV adaptation. Her more recent credits have included Sometimes Always Never (alongside Bill Nighy), Queen of the Desert, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Avengers Assemble. Linda Bassett plays Phyllis Crane <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Linda-Bassett-plays-Phyllis-Crane-0f11bea.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="An elderly woman with short curly hair sits at a dining table, wearing a red cardigan over a blue dress, looking serious and slightly concerned. She holds a utensil near her plate while another woman sits beside her, softly out of focus, in a warmly lit room." title="Call the Midwife s15" /> Who is Phyllis Crane? Nurse Phyllis Crane is a bit of a battle axe but has a dry wit. She's a diligent, dedicated senior midwife who will do what it takes to protect and serve her patients. What else has Linda Bassett been in? Linda Bassett was nominated for a BAFTA for her performance as Ella Khan in the 1999 film East Is East – a role she reprised in sequel West Is West. Since then, she's played Malka Rosen in Spies of Warsaw, Queenie in Lark Rise to Candleford and Mrs Smike in The Life and Adventures of Nick Nickleby. Other credits include The Reader, Calendar Girls and Sense & Sensibility. She recently appeared in Strike: Troubled Blood. Judy Parfitt plays Sister Monica Joan Who is Sister Monica Joan? Sister Monica Joan has been a part of Call the Midwife since she opened the doors of Nonnatus House to welcome us inside for episode 1. She was one of the first women to qualify as a midwife in Britain, but is now retired and feeling the effects of dementia. Sister Monica Joan continues to live at Nonnatus House where her former colleagues care for her with love (and sometimes exasperation). She is distressed by her limitations and by her mental confusion, and needs to feel useful. What else has Judy Parfitt been in? Judy Parfitt's BAFTA-nominated performances include Maria Thins in Girl With A Pearl Earring and Mildred Layton in The Jewel In The Crown. The 84-year-old's more recent credits include Up the Women, The Game, and Little Dorrit – in which she played Mrs Clennam. Rebecca Gethings plays Sister Veronica Who is Sister Veronica? She joined Nonnatus House in season 12. Sister Veronica is a health visitor who was previously working in Hong Kong. "She doesn't really read social situations in the same way as other people," said Gethings. "But she means well. She puts her foot in it a lot and she ruffles feathers, but she always does it for a good reason." What else has Rebecca Gethings been in? She has appeared in David Brent: Life on the Road and period drama The Serpent Queen. Renee Bailey plays Joyce Highland <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Renee-Bailey-plays-Joyce-Highland--945d904.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="A young woman with a rounded afro hairstyle sits at a table indoors, wearing a red cardigan over a blue dress with a white collar. She looks ahead with a calm, thoughtful expression, with softly blurred flowers in the foreground and a communal room setting behind her." title="Call the Midwife s15" /> Who is Joyce Highland? She joined Nonnatus House as a midwife in season 13. Joyce is from Trinidad, where she was in an abusive marriage. She is described as "hardworking, fiercely bright and deeply kind". Joyce's job was under threat last season when a racist woman made a complaint against her. What else has Renee Bailey been in? Her CV includes BBC/Netflix teen thriller Rebel Cheer Squad and BBC musical drama Mood. Natalie Quarry plays Rosalind Clifford <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Natalie-Quarry-plays-Rosalind-Clifford-33145eb.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="A woman wearing a plaid coat and black gloves stands outside a building, holding a red charity donation tin and smiling gently. Behind her, people enter a hall, and a poster on an easel advertises a Hong Kong rescue appeal with a black-and-white photograph of a nun holding a child." title="Call the Midwife s15" /> Who is Rosalind Clifford? Another of Nonnatus House's midwives. Rosalind is described as "naive at times, but with an inner steeliness". She very quickly forms a bond with Joyce and is now dating Cyril. What else has Natalie Quarry been in? She has appeared in an episode of Doctors and in Donald Glover's Atlanta. Molly Vevers plays Sister Catherine Who is Sister Catherine? A newest Nonnatus House nun. Her devotion to God came at the expense of a relationship with her family, who turned their back on her when she told them she had been called to serve. But she has since reconnected with her sister. What else has Molly Vevers been in? She's best known for The Rig. Georgie Glen plays Miss Higgins Who is Miss Higgins? Miss Higgins is the receptionist at Dr Turner's surgery. She is formidable and bossy, but is also kind-hearted. She has bonded with Nurse Phyllis Crane over the years. Last season, Miss Higgins was reunited with her son, who she had to give up at birth, and also discovered she has a grandson. What else has Georgie Glen been in? Georgie Glen is one of those actresses whose face has been everywhere. Recently, she's played Princess Diana's grandmother Ruth, Lady Fermoy, in The Crown, as well as playing Lady Grenford in Hetty Feather, Pat in Sally4Ever, Sue in Behind her Eyes, Rose Kennedy in Oscar-nominated movie Jackie and the Abbess in Les Misérables. She also put in a long stint as head of history Audrey McFall in Waterloo Road. Fenella Woolgar plays Sister Hilda <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/CTM-S15-0c1bdce.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Three nuns stand together in a brightly decorated room, smiling warmly. They wear simple light-coloured habits with white veils and wooden cross necklaces. Colourful balloons and streamers hang behind them, and stained-glass–style windows line the wall." title="Call the Midwife" /> Who is Sister Hilda? She left Nonnatus House in season 11 and has been residing at the Mother House ever since. What else has Fenella Woolgar been in? You might also have watched her in The Deal, The Buccaneers and Home Fires, among others. Zephryn Taitte plays Cyril Robinson Who is Cyril Robinson? He is originally from Guyana and is currently employed by the council but is considering other avenues. In season 8, he first laid eyes on midwife Lucille Anderson while fixing Nurse Crane's car and fell head-over-heels for her. They enjoyed a slow courtship before marrying in the 2021 Christmas Special, but she has since moved back to Jamaica and they are now divorced – with Cyril now in a relationship with Rosalind, which is going from strength to strength. What else has Zephryn Taitte been in? He played Dorian in the TV series Brothers with No Game, and has also appeared in The Hour and Doctors. Taitte’s stage work includes Nora: A Doll's House, Trust, and The Tempest. Annabelle Apsion plays Violet Buckle <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Annabelle-Apsion-plays-Violet-Buckle-d0d7bc6.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Two older women and several children hold hands and laugh as they dance in a circle on a grassy lawn. The scene takes place outdoors in a garden with trees and a traditional-style building in the background, while another woman stands nearby watching and smiling." title="Call the Midwife s15" /> Who is Violet Buckle? Back in season 4, Violet – a widow without children of her own – married Fred, and in season 6, Reggie joined the family. Violet runs her own haberdashery and is also the mayor of Tower Hamlets. What else has Annabelle Apsion been in? The actress starred as Monica Gallagher in Shameless and as Joy Wilton in Soldier Soldier. For Christmas 2018 she was on TV as Betty Calloway in Torvill & Dean, and in recent years she's appeared in The Village, Holby City, The Halcyon, Father Brown, and Doc Martin. Cliff Parisi plays Fred Buckle <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/Call-the-Midwife-8a826b4.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Two older men walk through the interior of a ferry carrying cardboard boxes and green metal cases. One man, wearing a straw hat, glasses, suspenders, and plaid trousers, holds a box under one arm and a heavy case in his other hand. The other man, dressed in a brown three-piece suit with the jacket draped over his arm, carries a similar box and case. They appear focused and slightly strained as they navigate the narrow aisle between rows of empty wooden seats. The ferry’s interior is bright, with green railings visible outside and safety signs overhead." title="Call the Midwife" /> Who is Fred Buckle? A handyman-turned-shopkeeper. He is married to Violet and they co-parent Reggie, who has Down's Syndrome. The midwives can always count on Fred for help, no matter what. He is also Poplar's resident Father Christmas. What else has Cliff Parisi been in? The actor's most famous role is as Rick "Minty" Peterson in EastEnders, a role he held for eight years. Since then he's appeared in Hollyoaks, Midsomer Murders, and Shakespeare & Hathaway. He also starred in 2019's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (though he didn't get very far). Daniel Laurie plays Reggie Jackson Who is Reggie Jackson? Reggie's first appearance in Call the Midwife came in season 6. His mother had died, leaving him orphaned, which prompted the nuns and the community to step in and help him. He has Down's Syndrome and is now the ward of Fred and Violet Buckle; together they are a loving and affectionate family. What else has Daniel Laurie been in? Recently he's played Sheemie in The Dark Tower, Adam Beecher in Vera, and Zach in Finding Alice (alongside Keeley Hawes). In the TV series Back in 2016, he played the role of Jamie in the TV series Stella, and two years before that he led the cast of the Radio 4 adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Barnaby Rudge. Christopher Harper plays Geoffrey Franklin <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Christopher-Harper-plays-Geoffrey-Franklin-d87eda4.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Three adults sit at a dining table in a warmly lit room. A man in a light cardigan looks ahead with a gentle smile, while a nun in a blue habit smiles as she holds a cup, and an older woman in a red cardigan looks down at her plate. Glasses, tableware, and a floral arrangement fill the foreground." title="Call the Midwife s15" /> Who is Geoffrey Franklin? Trixie's brother. Geoffrey is always the life and soul of the party. What else has been in Christopher Harper? You might know him from Coronation Street. Max Macmillan plays Timothy Turner <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Timothy-3aef999.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="A person with medium-length dark hair stands in a warmly lit kitchen, holding a green rotary phone to their ear. They are wearing a brown patterned sweater and appear to be listening intently. A vase of flowers and the phone base sit on the counter beside them, with soft background lighting and household items creating a cozy, lived-in atmosphere." title="Call the Midwife" /> Who is Timothy Turner? Patrick and Shelagh's eldest son. He was away for a while at medical school, but he's now back and lending a hand in the surgery. What else has Max Macmillan been in? This is his most notable role to date. April Rae Hoang plays May <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/April-Rae-Hoang-plays-May-744019c.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="A young girl sits on a wooden chair inside a church, holding a small knitted item in her hands. She wears a pink patterned blouse and white cardigan while an adult holds a microphone toward her, with a softly lit nativity scene and Christmas decorations blurred in the background." title="Call the Midwife s15" /> Who is May? May Tang first arrived in the 2018 Christmas special, in the arms of Miriam Margolyes's Mother Mildred who turned up at Nonnatus House with a group of Chinese child refugees who'd been sent to the UK for adoption. Sadly, May's placement fell through and her family weren't able to collect her – leaving Patrick and Shelagh Turner to take her in as a foster child. They then decided to adopt her as their daughter, although in season 9 there was an unexpected development when her biological mother re-emerged and refused to sign away her parental rights, but things have settled since then. May is best friends with her sister, Angela, who is about the same age. What else has April Rae Hoang been in? Call the Midwife is her first on-screen appearance. Alice Brown plays Angela Turner <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Alice-Brown-plays-Angela-Turner-e671dc2.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="An adult woman smiles and leans toward two young girls as they sort through folded clothes on a table inside a hall. The girls wear matching pink blouses and white cardigans, holding knitted items, with a decorated Christmas tree and another woman working in the background." title="Call the Midwife s15" /> Who is Angela Turner? Patrick and Shelagh Turner's daughter. She was adopted as a baby in season 4, gaining an older brother in Timothy Turner (Max Macmillan); since then, the family has expanded to include a new baby brother and another adopted sister, May. What else has Alice Brown been in? Alice has been playing little Angela Turner since she was only eight months old. Back on season 6, Brown's father told Radio Times how she ended up involved: "Annabel, my wife, just knew someone on the production and Alice’s arrival coincided with the storyline. It simply started from there." He added: "Do I now have any interest in her being a child actor in any other way? Zero interest. To be honest, we will simply enjoy playing the episodes back to her when she is older, and embarrassing her on her wedding day, and of course she now has quite a nice nest egg in her savings account.” Additional cast includes: Edward Shaw (I, Jack Wright) plays Edward 'Teddy' Turner. Linda Hargreaves (Doctors) plays Mrs Wallace. Who is the Call the Midwife narrator? Dame Vanessa Redgrave serves as the voice of Jennifer Worth. Who is Jennifer Worth? Nurse Jennifer Lee was the lead character of the first three seasons of Call the Midwife, and was played as a young woman by Jessica Raine. Following these early seasons, the character of Jennifer left the show and married her love interest Phillip Worth. As Jennifer Worth, the midwife kept in touch with her friends at Nonnatus House, and continues to narrate the events of the series as an older woman. What else has Dame Vanessa Redgrave been in? A legend of stage and screen, Dame Vanessa Redgrave has won an Academy Award, a BAFTA, two Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Tony Award – meaning she has the triple crown of acting. Redgrave's film appearances include Behind the Mask, Julia, Isadora, Mary Queen of Scots, A Man for All Seasons, Camelot, Mission: Impossible, Atonement, Coriolanus and The Butler. Call the Midwife season 15 guest cast Episode 1 Izzy Meikle-Small (Outlander) plays Thelma Turlough Convery (Sanditon) plays Ian Larner Wallace-Taylor (Doctors) plays Edna Sophie Reid (The Baby) plays Maxine Carla Freeman (Royal Mob) plays Bernice Gordon Millar (Harry Potter & The Cursed Child) plays Kevin Cutler Episode 2 David Bark-Jones (Doctors) plays Major Aubrey Clifford Natasha Joseph (Rocket's Island) plays Josephine Clifford Nicolas Tennant (The Bill) plays Ernest Callum Burns plays Joel Julie Lamberton (Theodosia) plays Estelle Mimi Joffroy (The Devil's Hour) plays Hope Sasha Latoya (Doctors) plays Jean Lauren Moakes plays Hazel Episode 3 Doreene Blackstock (Sex Education) plays Sister Marcus Abra Thompson (Showtrial) plays Eileen Cathy Murphy (Holby City) plays Moira Bogi Bondor plays Agata Balassa Margareta Szabo (Barátok közt) plays Vera Kovacs Aleksandar Mikic (Makedonski narodni prikazni 3) plays Laszlo Kovacs Episode 4 Lee Ross (EastEnders) plays Ivan Jack Allridge (Death by Lightning) plays Paul Penny Ryder (Motherland) plays Hilda Lily Crawford (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) plays Suzanne Annie Kingsnorth plays Ruth Oishi Das plays Aisha Akib Ahmed (Better) plays Dilwar Barbara D’Alterio (Hollyoaks) plays Madge Milly Zero (EastEnders) plays Lana Episode 5 Steffan Rizzi (Pobol y Cwm) plays Tony Bianchi Charlotte Beaumont (Broadchurch, Waterloo Road) plays Tina Bianchi Albey Brookes (Microsoap, Doctor Who) as Enzo Bianchi Sergio Giacomelli as Matteo Bianchi Emma Symmonds as Gwen Savage Taylor Sullivan (Black Doves) as Carl Savage Jack Bence (Bad Education) as Bryan Benton Timothy Harker (Why Didn't They Ask Evans?) as Dr Threapwood Read more: Call the Midwife boss teases prequel cast – including new and original favourites Call the Midwife's Helen George explains Trixie's "frustration" with Sister Julienne Call the Midwife's Nonnatus House jeopardy storyline has lost its edge – and here's why Call the Midwife star talks Rosalind's exciting new chapter with Cyril after huge development Call the Midwife legend Judy Parfitt reveals the show’s upcoming hiatus "shakes" her a bit: "It'll be hard for all of us" Call the Midwife season 15 continues on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 1st February 2026 at 8pm. 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EastEnders icon Ross Kemp confirms return as Grant Mitchell for "explosive" new stint
Ross Kemp is heading back to Albert Square, with Grant set to reunite with estranged son Mark.
Ross Kemp is set to reprise his role as Grant Mitchell in EastEnders for a dramatic return to Walford this spring. Grant was last seen on screen on Thursday 27 February 2025 as part of the show’s 40th anniversary celebrations, when he briefly returned to Albert Square amid concerns about Phil’s deteriorating mental health. This time, Grant – who has been living in Portugal – is called back to Walford by his estranged son Mark Fowler (Stephen Aaron-Sipple), marking the first time the pair will come face-to-face since Mark learned the truth about his parentage. His return also coincides with the worsening health of long-time family friend Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley), with Grant set to be drawn into the character’s ongoing dementia storyline. While bosses are keeping further details under wraps, viewers have been promised "explosive" drama. Speaking about stepping back into the role, Kemp said: "I’m truly delighted to be stepping back into Grant Mitchell’s shoes and returning to EastEnders later this year. "As well as exploring Grant’s attempts to reconnect with his son Mark, it’s especially an honour to be part of Nigel’s powerful ongoing dementia storyline, which holds deep personal meaning for me due to a close family connection in real life." Executive producer Ben Wadey added, "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Ross back once more to the legendary role of Grant. The Mitchells remain one of EastEnders’ defining dynasties, and we can’t wait to see them reunited again. "As always when Grant is around, drama inevitably follows him…" Grant Mitchell first appeared on EastEnders on Thursday 22 February 1990, and quickly became one of the soap’s most iconic hardmen, forming one half of the formidable Mitchell brothers alongside Phil (Steve McFadden). The character was a regular until his exit from the soap in 1999, but he returned for stints in 2005, 2006, 2016, and then for last year's 40th anniversary celebrations. Grant isn't the only Mitchell sibling who Phil has reunited with recently, with Kim Medcalf reprising the role of Sam Mitchell since December. EastEnders spoilers next week: Shock arrest made after Anthony Trueman's funeral, as Max Branning professes his feelings View Green Video on the source website EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. 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. Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Shock arrest made after Anthony Trueman's funeral, as Max Branning professes his feelings EastEnders' Kat Moon and Vicki Fowler make risky move to secure Zoe's freedom in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders reveals Mark Fowler Jr's secret and surprise connection to Walford local in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders airs dark Ravi Gulati scenes amid revenge story in early 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 Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Death in Paradise cast: Who stars in season 15 of the BBC murder mystery?
Our guide to the stars – past and present – of the popular island detective series.
Poor Mervin. After finally summoning the courage to reach out to his brother in Death in Paradise season 15, the detective quickly discovered the pair couldn't be more different – Solomon making off with his belongings would have that effect. Now they've parted ways, and that appears to be that. He hasn't had much time to dwell on it – not that he’d want to – though the encounter clearly knocked him, something his colleagues were quick to notice as work continues at pace. Last week's episode welcomed Happy Valley's Siobhan Finneran as a guest star, whose character became a suspect after her neighbour was shot dead in his home. Meanwhile, Selwyn launched a new community initiative in a bid to rebuild trust after learning of the islanders' anger at his decision to walk away from his job, despite their campaign to save him. "I'm really excited for everyone to see this new season," Shaquille Ali-Yebuah told Radio Times ahead of its debut, promising a "new energy", a "new dynamic to the cast", and an "amazing" guest cast. "I'm not being biased, but it might be one of the best seasons yet," he added. Read more: Why Death in Paradise isn't on BBC One this week – and when it'll be back Death in Paradise's Don Gilet joined by real-life partner Siobhan Finneran in first look clip Alongside Finneran, several other familiar faces have joined the series. For more information about where you've seen the cast before and who they play, read on. Death in Paradise cast The main cast of Death in Paradise season 15 is as follows: Don Warrington as Commissioner Selwyn Patterson Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson Shantol Jackson as DS Naomi Thomas Élizabeth Bourgine as Catherine Bordey Shaquille Ali-Yebuah as Officer Sebastian Rose Catherine Garton as Sergeant Mattie Fetcher Daniel Ward as Solomon Clarke For more information about the characters and where you've seen the cast before, read on. Don Warrington plays Commissioner Selwyn Patterson Who is Commissioner Selwyn Patterson? After being dismissed from his role as commissioner last season, Selwyn was eventually offered his job back when those in charge realised they had made a serious mistake. However, he chose not to return and remains retired — but could he still have a change of heart? "Apparently there has been an outcry," Don Warrington previously said of the reaction to the teasing of a potential exit for his character. "It's flattering, and I would be dishonest if I said it wasn't. But it came as a surprise to realise how deeply the characters had got into the consciousness of the public." What else has Don Warrington been in? Warrington has appeared in countless productions on stage and screen. with highlights including playing Philip in Rising Damp, and appearing in Doctor Who's Rise of the Cybermen back in 2006. In 2008, he took part in Strictly Come Dancing, in which he was partnered with Lilia Kopylova. Don Gilet plays DI Mervin Wilson Who is DI Mervin Wilson? The detective inspector travelled to Saint Marie in the 2024 Christmas special to meet his mother for the first time, only to be drawn into the team’s latest investigation. He soon learned that his mother had been murdered, and ultimately helped bring her killer to justice. But just as he was preparing to leave the island and return to London, he made a shocking discovery — he has a brother… Speaking about his relationship to the island in season 15, Gilet said: "Just by his nature and the way he is when it comes to his work and the way that his mind works, there’s always going to be a bit of kickback with the people he deals with. Last year, there was this antagonism between Mervin and the team because they just worked in very different ways, and both had to earn the respect of each other in the way they work. "And let's not forget, he didn't want to be on the island, so he was going to be particularly reluctant to work with these people because of the personal issues he was dealing with. But as time has moved on, he's realised that he needs these people. They are now gelling, they're working as a team." What else has Don Gilet been in? He's best known for EastEnders, Holby City and 55 Degrees North. You might also recognise him from Shetland, Sherwood, The Stranger and The Loch. Shantol Jackson plays DS Naomi Thomas Who is DS Naomi Thomas? Sergeant Thomas joined in season 11 and fast became an integral member of the team. Speaking about her relationship with Mervin, Thomas said: "They’re better colleagues. Naomi has a better understanding of who Mervin is and how he works. They’ve both had to adapt to one another, but Naomi is now someone Mervin would go to for guidance, like with the relationship he had with the Commissioner. He's very comfortable opening up with Naomi." What else has Shantol Jackson been in? Death in Paradise was something of a career breakthrough for Jackson, but she previously appeared in a small role in Idris Elba's film Yardie and had a main part in 2018 sports movie Sprinter. Élizabeth Bourgine plays Catherine Bordey <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/Catherine-8dba90d.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="A woman wearing a colorful purple dress, headscarf, and layered jewelry stands inside a church, smiling calmly with her hands clasped. Behind her, a young woman in a red shirt and a man in a light blue uniform stand between wooden pews decorated with red flowers, while another person in a light-colored robe faces her in the foreground." title="Death in Paradise s15" /> Who is Catherine Bordey? Catherine Bordey is the island's mayor and owns her own beachfront bar. "There is always a different side that we can discover from Catherine," said Bourgine. "What I love about Catherine is that she is a woman in her 60s who is independent and fighting for what she believes in. It’s important that Catherine as a character reminds those who are watching to always pursue what they want." What else has Élizabeth Bourgine been in? Like Jobert, Élizabeth Bourgine is French and has appeared in several shows and movies in her home country, including Private Lessons, A Heart in Winter and My Best Friend. Shaquille Ali-Yebuah plays Officer Sebastian Rose Who is Officer Sebastian Rose? Officer Seb Rose joined the team in season 14. "Seb has learnt so much from Mervin and his English ways, and he's also learnt a lot from Naomi and the Commissioner," said Ali-Yebuah. "He's added everything that he's learnt to his arsenal going forward. Every time he learns a lesson, he really takes it on board, so he doesn't make the same mistake again. He’s very determined to be the best and works things out in his own unique way. He doesn't let his fidgety brain stop him. We also see what everyone thought was a weakness is an advantage for him." What else has Shaquille Ali-Yebuah been in? His credits include CBBC show Dixi, football comedy The First Team, sci-fi drama The Feed, sci-fi superhero film iBoy, and Channel 4 comedy I Hate You. Catherine Garton plays Sergeant Mattie Fletcher <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/Death-in-Paradise-BBC-841e654.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="A woman in a light blue police uniform leans forward with a focused, concerned expression, looking slightly upward. She wears shoulder chevrons and a braided cord, with a bright blue sky and soft white clouds in the background." title="Embargo Date: 20-01-2026 00:00:00 - Death in Paradise" /> Who is Sergeant Mattie Fletcher? Saint Marie PD's new sergeant. "Audiences can expect some action, someone who's lovable and who's trying their best, but almost to a fault," said Garton. "She has something to prove to herself and to others and sometimes she can do that to her detriment, but it comes from a place of passion. They will see ups, downs and lots of sass!" What else has Catherine Garton been in? You might recognise her from The War Between the Land and the Sea. Daniel Ward plays Solomon Clarke <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/DIP-Mervin-brother-25f0fb2.jpg" width="4284" height="2856" alt="Two men stand beside an outdoor swimming pool, one shirtless in patterned swim shorts and the other dressed in a short-sleeve shirt and trousers, appearing to talk seriously as people relax on loungers in the foreground and greenery surrounds the pool area." title="EMBARGOED Death in Paradise s15" /> Who is Solomon Clarke? Mervin's half brother. "Mervin's newfound familial happiness soon turns to frustration as he discovers the pair are not quite as similar as he hoped they might be," reads the official synopsis. What else has Daniel Ward been in? His credits include Everything Now, Mood and This Is Going to Hurt. Death in Paradise season 15 guest stars Episode 1 Steffan Rhodri (Gavin & Stacey) plays George McCann - a businessman who has commandeered Government House. Will Close (Dalgliesh) plays Kevin Felton - he worked for George as a tech consultant before being found dead. Maxine Finch (The Bay) plays Rosalie Dolor - a Government House employee. Sarah Hadland (Miranda) plays Deborah Shelman - George's operational manager. Louis Davison (Find Me in Paris) plays Leo Quinn - he's interning at Government House. George is his dad. Episode 2 Scarlett Alice Johnson (EastEnders) plays Keira Mayhew - a relationship therapist who runs a couples retreat. Hermione Norris (Cold Feet, Spooks) and Ace Bhatti (EastEnders, The Sarah Janes Adventures) play Margot and Alistair Hartnell - one of the couples on Keira's retreat. Sean Delaney (Killing Eve) and Lizzie Davidson (Such Brave Girls) play Luke and Stacey Warber - the second couple at the retreat. Gary Wilmot (Midsomer Murders) plays Anton Busette - a tabloid journalist who Selwyn despises. Episode 3 Aneirin Hughes (Keeping Faith) plays Henry Ashby - he's shot dead in his home. Siobhan Finneran (Happy Valley, Benidorm, Time) plays Fleur Edwards - Henry's next door neighbour. She's an artist who recently moved to Saint Marie. Kojo Kamara (The Outlaws) plays Baxter Turton - Fleur's gardener. Ben Willbond (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) plays Craig Pinnock - he's seen speeding away from the scene of the crime on a moped. Episode 4 Jenny Mayers plays Sylvie Godwin - an active member of the local church who’s found dead. Sandra James-Young (eastEnders) plays Pastor Laurette Rose and Seb’s mum. Layo-Christina Akinlude (The Stolen Girl) plays Yasmine Sealy - another church-goer. Mark Anthony Brighton (Dr Strange) plays Hector Moise - Sylvie was his schoolteacher. He’s remained close with her. Poppy Miller (The Commander) plays Selina Bascombe - her grandfather was stationed on St Marie during the war. Death in Paradise former cast members Ben Miller played Richard Poole Who is Richard Poole? The first lead detective to feature on Death in Paradise, Richard Poole was a very accomplished detective – who was shockingly murdered in the first episode of season 3. What else has Ben Miller been in? Miller is well known as one half of the comedy double act Armstrong and Miller alongside Alexander Armstrong, while other major titles include Professor T, Bridgerton, Suspect and Paddington. Kris Marshall played Humphrey Goodman Who is Humphrey Goodman? Poole's replacement on Saint Marie, Humphrey Goodman arrived on the island in season 3 and became chief inspector. He enjoyed life in Saint Marie and was known for solving mysteries very quickly. He left to start a new chapter with his girlfriend Martha and they now have their own spin-off, Beyond Paradise. What else has Kris Marshall been in? Marshall is best known for My Family, Love, Actually and Sanditon. Ardal O'Hanlon played Jack Mooney Who is Jack Mooney? The third lead detective in the show's run, Mooney took over from Goodman and was a friendly and unassuming inspector. He was planning to travel the world with his love interest Anna, hut instead headed back to London to spend more time with his daughter. Jack recently popped up in Australian Death in Paradise spin-off Return to Paradise. What else has Ardal O'Hanlon been in? O'Hanlon's credits include Father Ted, My Hero, Extraordinary, The Woman in the Wall and Derry Girls, in addition to his successful stand-up career. Ralf Little played Neville Parker Who is Neville Parker? Neville Parker followed on from Jack Mooney as the show's lead detective. In season 11, sparks were flying between Neville and holidaymaker Sophie, but their love story crashed and burned when it emerged that she was on a mission to destroy him as revenge for the death of her sister – who Neville had arrested many years ago. Following that ordeal, he looked set to leave, but Neville stayed until the end of season 13, before sailing off into the sunset with Florence Cassell. What else has Ralf Little been in? Before joining the cast of Death in Paradise back in 2020, Little was best known for his roles on sitcoms The Royle Family and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. Joséphine Jobert played Florence Cassell Who is Florence Cassell? Florence worked alongside Neville in the Saint Marie police force as a detective sergeant and had something of a will-they / won't-they romance with the detective. But she later told him that she only saw him as a friend. Florence then left Saint Marie due to being in danger after exposing a major big-time criminal, but she popped up in season 13 after exiting witness protection and appeared to have developed feelings for Neville. After some more will-they / won't-they action, the pair decided to go travelling together. What else has Joséphine Jobert been in? Alongside Death in Paradise, she has appeared on a number of TV shows in her homeland France including Cut, Summer Crush and Saint-Ex, nos années pension. Tahj Miles played Marlon Pryce Who is Marlon Pryce? Marlon was first seen on Death in Paradise as a petty criminal who spent his days scamming tourists, before becoming an officer with the local police force. In season 13, his sister received a scholarship to a school in Jamaica and with their mum unable to accompany her, he volunteered to go instead. What else has Tahj Miles been in? Miles recently starred in Mr Loverman. He previously appeared as part of the main cast on Class Dismissed, and also had a role in Steve McQueen's Mangrove – part of the Small Axe series of films on BBC One. Ginny Holder played Darlene Curtis Who is Darlene Curtis? We first met Darlene in season 7 when she entered the frame as Dwayne Myers's love interest. She was initially the police station's office admin, but then trained to become an officer. "She goes from trainee to Officer extraordinaire, which is major for her," said Holder. "She's still quite feisty. She can never lose that because it's so needed." What else has Ginny Holder been in? Holder is best known for her role in Holby City, but has also starred in Doctors, DCI Banks, The Capture and Ragdoll. Sara Martins played Camille Bordey Who is Camille Bordey? A Detective Sergeant who worked under both Richard Poole and Humphrey Goodman, Camille is the daughter of Catherine. She was departed the island after being assigned an undercover job in Paris. What else has Sara Martins been in? Martins has appeared in a number of series both in the UK and in France including Father Brown, Grand Hôteland, The Coroner and Those About to Die. Danny John-Jules played Dwayne Myers Who is Dwayne Myers? Dwayne was a long-serving police officer at Honoré Police Station, appearing in 57 episodes of the show – and knew the island of Saint Marie better than anyone. He previously left to spend time with his estranged father in London, who was ill. He did briefly return in the 2021 Christmas special, before exiting once again. But he then returned and remained on the show until the 2024 festive episode, before leaving once more to spend quality time with his old man. What else has Danny John-Jules been in? John-Jules is best known for Red Dwarf, while other credits include a role on CBBC children's spy drama MI High and CBeebies series The Story Makers. Tobi Bakare played JP Hooper Who is JP Hooper? A sergeant who is close friends with Dwayne Myers, JP had always dreamed of being a diligent and hard working police officer. He left to take on a new job, but returned briefly in season 13, and again at the beginning of season 14 for a particularly troubling case. What else has Tobi Bakare been in? Bakare played Jamal in the first two Kingsman films and has also had regular roles on The Tunnel and The Smoke. Gary Carr played Fidel Best Who is Fidel Best? Originally an officer – before being promoted to Sergeant, Fidel was a young investigator who was known for his organisational abilities and his eagerness to impress. He went on to work in St Lucia. What else has Gary Carr been in? Since leaving Death in Paradise in 2014, Carr has had major roles in a number of series including The Deuce, Genius and Trigonometry as well as appearing in four episodes of Downton Abbey and films including Bolden and 21 Bridges. Aude Legastelois Bidé played Madeleine Dumas Who is Madeleine Dumas? A Detective Sergeant who worked alongside Jack Mooney, arrived in Saint Marie after living in Paris for most of her life. She moved back to Paris after being offered a promotion. What else has Aude Legastelois Bidé been in? Legastelois Bidé has also appeared in episodes of Nox and The Hookup Plan. Shyko Amos played Ruby Patterson Who is Ruby Patterson? An officer who replaced Dwayne Myers on the Honoré Police Station team, Ruby was just starting her career in the police – and is the niece of Commissioner Selwyn Patterson. After a trip to Paris, she decided to remain there permanently. What else has Shyko Amos been in? Besides Death in Paradise, Amos's most high-profile appearance to date was in an episode of A Very English Scandal in 2018. 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. 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Casualty and Gladiators hit by schedule shake-up on BBC this weekend amid FA Cup matches
Neither Casualty nor Gladiators will be airing in their usual Saturday night slots.
The BBC has announced scheduling changes for Gladiators and Casualty tomorrow (Saturday 14 February) due to sports schedules. The rebooted Gladiators, which is now in its third season, typically airs on Saturday evenings at 5:45pm on BBC One and iPlayer. But episodes 5 and 6 of the show won’t be airing at their usual time over the next two weekends. The BBC announced: "On 14 February, if the football finishes in 90 minutes, Gladiators will air at 8pm. On 21 February, Gladiators will air at 7:15pm." Instead, the BBC will be showing the FA Cup match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United from 5:45pm to 8pm this weekend, while next Saturday's shake-up is due to coverage of Wales v Scotland in rugby's Six Nations. Meanwhile, Casualty, which usually airs on Saturday nights on BBC One and iPlayer at 8:30pm, will be broadcast at the later time of 9:45pm tomorrow. The scheduling change for Gladiators comes at a pivotal moment in the new season, with episode 5 rounding off the final heat of the year, while episode 6 will mark the beginning of the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, scenes set to air this Saturday on Casualty will see Jacob Masters put in a difficult position after his son Blake is incorrectly profiled by police officer Ashley Sullivan. Read more: Gladiators season 3 stars shatter the myths behind being a cast member Kids ask the Gladiators all the questions grown-ups never would Add Gladiators and Casualty 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 or 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 Capture season 3: Release date and latest news
Holliday Grainger is returning as Rachel Carey for another techno nightmare.
One of the most captivating thrillers from the past few years, The Capture, aired its most recent season back in 2022, so fans may have given up hope of seeing more from Rachel Carey and her battles with the deepfake technology known as Correction. However, last year it was confirmed that the series would be back for a third run on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, and we're now getting tantalisingly close to seeing the new episodes. Season 3 will pick up a year after the end of season 2, which saw Holliday Grainger's Rachel reveal the existence of Correction to the whole world, via a news broadcast featuring a deepfaked Isaac Turner (Paapa Essiedu). But when will The Capture be back on our screens, who is returning to the cast and what is this latest season about? Read on for everything you need to know about The Capture season 3. Will The Capture return for season 3? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/3.-Holliday-Grainger-as-Rachel-Carey-in-The-Capture-S3-coming-to-BBC-iPlayer-and-BBC-One-this-Spring-a5b79ef.jpg" width="8256" height="5504" alt="Holliday Grainger as Rachel Carey in The Capture, stood looking at the camera with a set of screens behind her." title="3. Holliday Grainger as Rachel Carey in The Capture S3, coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Spring" /> It will! It was confirmed in April 2025, almost three years after season 2 first aired, that a third season was on the way. When season 3 was first announced, creator Ben Chanan said in a statement: "I am delighted to join up with Holliday Grainger, Lia Williams, Ben Miles, Ron Perlman, and all our brilliant cast on The Capture again, and to welcome the fantastic Killian Scott to the fold. "Previous seasons have seen Holliday’s Rachel Carey investigate others as their lives fall apart. Most of all, I am excited that series 3 puts Carey at the heart of the conspiracy." Fans perhaps shouldn't be surprised that it took so long for a third season to be confirmed. Back in 2023, Chanan told Radio Times that he would have to wait a while for the tech world to catch up with his fictional one, as he always wanted to be one step ahead of the present day. Chanan said: "I think that the world of deep fakes and fake news and AI, it keeps developing. I think we went quite far with The Capture in terms of what the hell could happen next, in terms of the sort of fear of what could happen." He continued: "I think we went quite far across the two series, and I almost feel sometimes like I need to take a minute and wait for the news to catch up or for predictions, nightmare predictions of what's next. "Because it's not so much a futuristic thing, it's kind of a what's happening now thing, and so part of me feels like I need to take a break and unfortunately wait to see where the news takes us and where the world takes us and then respond." When will The Capture season 3 be released? We don't have an exact release date for The Capture season 3 just yet, but we do know that the new episodes will arrive in Spring 2026. This means that season 3 will be arriving almost four years after season 2 aired in 2022. Season 2 also took a long time to arrive after season 1 - a full three years in fact. Whether there is a season 4 or not, it certainly seems that this will never be a show that returns annually, and more one that comes around every now and then to give us new nightmares about the world of emerging tech. Who will star in The Capture season 3? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/1.-Holliday-Grainger-and-Paapa-Essiedu-as-Rachel-Carey-and-Isaac-Turner-in-The-Capture-S3-coming-to-BBC-iPlayer-and-BBC-One-this-Spring-29c0910.jpg" width="8256" height="5504" alt="Holliday Grainger and Paapa Essiedu in The Capture season 3." title="1. Holliday Grainger and Paapa Essiedu as Rachel Carey and Isaac Turner in The Capture S3, coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Spring" /> Of course, it wouldn't be The Capture without Holliday Grainger, so she is back as Rachel Carey for this third season. Other returning stars include Ben Miles, Lia Williams and Ron Perlman, as well as Indira Varma, whose character Khadija Khan was introduced in season 2. Perhaps more of a surprise, Paapa Essiedu is back as Isaac Turner for this new run. The first season's male lead, Callum Turner, didn't return for season 2, so it was unclear at one point whether Essiedu would be back. Meanwhile, new stars joining for season 3 include Killian Scott, Joe Dempsie, Hugh Quarshie, Linus Roache, Andrew Buchan and Amanda Drew. Many of their new characters are still under wraps. You can find a full list of the confirmed cast for The Capture season 3 right here: Holliday Grainger as Rachel Carey Paapa Essiedu as Isaac Turner Indira Varma as Khadija Khan Ben Miles as Danny Hart Lia Williams as Gemma Garland Ginny Holder as Nadia Latif Nigel Lindsay as Tom Kendricks Ron Perlman as Frank Napier Tessa Wong as Chloe Tan Daisy Waterstone as Abigail Carey Andy Nyman as Rowan Gill Hugh Quarshie as Cameron Yates Linus Roache as Colonel Figgis Killian Scott as TBC Joe Dempsie as TBC Andrew Buchan as TBC Amanda Drew as TBC What will happen in The Capture season 3? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/10.-Ron-Perlman-as-Frank-Napier-in-The-Capture-S3-coming-to-BBC-iPlayer-and-BBC-One-this-Spring-caee0e9.jpg" width="8256" height="5504" alt="Ron Perlman as Frank Napier in The Capture season 3, wearing brown jacket and black shirt." title="10. Ron Perlman as Frank Napier in The Capture S3, coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Spring" /> The second season ended with Rachel achieving the impossible, bringing Correction into the light via Khadija Khan's interview with a deepfake of Isaac Turner MP. It has now been confirmed that season 3 will pick up a year after this moment, with the official synopsis saying: "It’s been 12 months since Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) broadcast a live deepfake of a government minister to the nation, exposing the UK intelligence service’s clandestine video manipulation programme known as Correction. "Amidst an inquiry into the unlawful use of Correction, Carey has become Acting Commander of Counter Terrorism Command, determined to regain the public’s trust in surveillance technology through the new Operation Veritas camera system. "And then it happens: a brutal and exceptionally well-coordinated act of terror aimed right at the heart of the British establishment that leaves behind just one witness. "The more Carey investigates, the deeper she is drawn into an unfolding geopolitical crisis that infects the British political establishment, the security services, and the media. The conspiracy reaches deep into the State, but just who is pulling the strings?Caught in an increasingly violent situation, and with few allies left to trust, what sacrifices will Carey be willing to make?" The Capture season 3 trailer A first-look teaser for The Capture season 3 was released on 1 February, which you can watch right here now. We're sure a full-length trailer will be released in due course, and we will add it in here once it is made available. View oEmbed on the source website The Capture season 3 will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in spring 2026. 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The Apprentice 2026 candidates: Meet the contestants facing Lord Sugar
This year features 20 candidates to celebrate the show's 20th season.
The Apprentice is returning to screens tonight, as the remaining candidates fight for the chance to become Lord Alan Sugar's next business partner. Tonight (12 February), the candidates must hatch a plan to turn ingredients into profit in a chicken versus egg challenge. Both teams will need to create street food options for the public as well as corporate clients, and the pressure is on... So, just who are these candidates? Read on to find out who is braving the boardroom this year on The Apprentice. The Apprentice 2026 candidates: Full line-up Andrea Cooper Carrington Saunders Conor Galvin Dan Miller Harry Clough Karishma Vijay Kieran McCartney Lawrence Rosenberg Levi Hague Megan Ruiter Pascha Myhill Priyesh Bathia Rajan Gill Rothna Akhtar Roxanne Hamedi Tanmay Hingorani Vanessa Tetteh-Squire Marcus Donkoh - FIRED in week 2 Nikki Jetha - FIRED in week 1 Georgina Newton - FIRED in week 1 Scroll on to find out more about each contestant. Andrea Cooper Occupation: Owner, Lettings Agency Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire Andrea is hoping she can secure Lord Sugar's investment to develop a software system which managers short-term accommodation, making it simple for landlords and tenants. "Lord Sugar is interested in property businesses like me and I feel he will be interested in a business where there is a gap in the market," Andrea said. "My proven track record can evidence that I am willing to put my whole into something that will work, and he will not regret taking me on as I am honest, a realist and will say it how it is." Carrington Saunders Occupation: Owner, online loungewear business Location: South East London Carrington is hoping to turn comfort into capital and expand her already established loungewear fashion business through an app and brand partnership. "I've already had my business for two years, so my goal is to scale, reach a bigger audience and build a bigger turnover," she added. Conor Galvin Occupation: Owner, Photobooth business Location: Cork, Ireland If he secures Lord Sugar's investment, Conor wants to expand his photo booth business and set up hubs in London, Manchester and Birmingham. He explained: "With Press Print Paper, every photo becomes its own story and every event guest becomes the cover star. Whether it’s a vintage newspaper, a comic book cover, a wanted poster, an art deco print or a circus-themed design, I want to bring storytelling into weddings, birthdays and corporate events, creating fun, unique and memorable prints that people will still smile at years later." Dan Miller Occupation: Owner, Student recruitment company Location: London, Richmond Dan is the owner of a thriving student recruitment company and is looking to take his business to the next level. His company, Young Professionals, specifically helps students in school and university to secure opportunities with companies via their apprenticeship, graduate and work experience programmes. Georgina Newton Occupation: Actress and events manager Location: East London Georgina needs Lord Sugar's investment to take classic fairy tale stories and pantomimes on the road. Her business plan is a touring theatrical production company specialising in the magic of pantomime. She explained: "The idea is to convert a large truck into a fully functioning theatre that travels around the UK bringing magic to everyone, no matter where they are. Think hospital car parks, care homes, private events and festivals." Harry Clough Occupation: Financial sales manager Location: Battersea, London Harry is the owner of Makemyday, a free food and drinks subscription box. Describing his business model, Harry said: "The customer will receive one box every month, for free. After signing up and answering a few questions, the customer will receive a free box each month with products chosen for them. It's the opportunity for people to try new things and find their favourite food and drink products." Karishma Vijay Occupation: Owner, Beauty brand Location: Ashford, Surrey Karishma is eager to seek investment into her current skincare business, and is hoping to make it into a "global obsession". Unlike some of the other contestants, Karishma isn't a "committed viewer" but won't let that hinder her as she is the first businesswoman in her family. "I have every intention of winning this by being exactly who I am," she said. Kieran McCartney Occupation: Estate agent Location: East London Kieran prides himself on always getting the deal down and is heading into The Apprentice to win Lord Sugar's investment. If successful, Kieran plans to put a decade of "experience, hustle and personality" into a venture that has his name all over it and prove he is worth "every penny". Lawrence Rosenberg Occupation: Public relations specialist Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Lawrence wants to "reinvent" the public relations industry for the modern era, though delivering "smarter, faster and more transparent PR through intelligent automation, without losing the human touch that drives meaningful media outcomes". Levi Hague Occupation: Former RAF gunner and HGV driver Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire Levi is hoping to leave a lasting impression on Lord Sugar with his personalised pet cremation urns. "Each urn is crafted with care to help families honour their pets in a truly meaningful way," he said. "I plan to scale production, expand into the pet cremation service sector, and establish Living Forever Memories as a globally recognised brand within the cremation industry." Marcus Donkoh Occupation: Owner, Barber shop Location: South London Marcus is looking to scale his fully established barber shop into a global grooming and lifestyle conglomerate through building a network of premium barber shops that "redefines men's grooming, driven by recurring revenue, low cost expansion, and strong brand equity". Megan Ruiter Occupation: Owner, Online women's clothing brand Location: Wirral Megan's business is a bespoke womenswear clothing brand which allows customers to modify designs online to suit their own personal style preferences. She added: "We are not a fast fashion brand where one size fits all, our bespoke feature allows customers to make all our designs their own, appealing to a wider demographic." Nikki Jetha Occupation: Mortgage broker Location: Hornchurch, Essex Nikki wants to simplify what is often seen as a complex and intimidating process by combining clear advice, strong lender knowledge and consistent educational content across social media. She said: "I want to take the fear out of mortgages with a digital-first mortgage brokerage offering radically transparent, expert-led advice to underserved buyers and home movers in the UK." Pascha Myhill Occupation: Recruitment consultant Location: Reading, Berkshire Pascha is hoping to get Lord Sugar's investment into her recruitment company within private healthcare. Her business plan focuses on "supplying experienced, compliant, and compassionate professionals to private nursing homes, care homes, supported living services, and domiciliary care providers and nurseries within the UK". Priyesh Bathia Occupation: Global account manager Location: Harrow, London Priyesh is hoping to transform his small mobile cocktail bar business into a scalable national brand. He also wants to develop a ready to drink cocktail and mocktail product line to be launched on supermarket shelves, inspired by flavours from Asia and the success of BuzzBallz. Rajan Gill Occupation: Pharmaceutical sales specialist Location: Medway, Kent Rajan's business plan focuses on mounting TVs and building bespoke media walls targeting mainly new build homes. Rothna Akhtar Occupation: Student wellbeing adviser Location: East London Rothna hopes to expand her part-time business into a threefold physical space through combining bespoke occasion cakes, interactive baking workshops and a personalised cake bar station. Roxanne Hamedi Occupation: Pharmacist Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Building on her expertise as a pharmacist, Roxanne started her own beauty brand, Browtasia. She explained further: "Browtasia is a beauty brand I founded, building on my expertise as a pharmacist and aesthetics practitioner after experiencing my own struggles with brow loss and thinning hair. Blending scientific expertise with natural, results-driven formulations, the brand delivers clean beauty solutions that restore confidence from the root. "My hero product, the nourishing brow palette features a unique blend of vegan pomade and powder infused with argan oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, and vitamin E. Made in a UK-based lab and complete with its own applicator brush, it aims to fill sparse gaps while nourishing the brow root. "The brand is positioning itself as an affordable luxury line destined for major UK retailers and international expansion. My mission is simple: confidence begins at the root." Tanmay Hingorani Occupation: AI product consultant Location: Islington, London Tanmay's business plan is for an AI-powered digital loyalty and marketing platform revolutionising how food and drink businesses connect with customers. Vanessa Tetteh-Squire Occupation: Tech project manager Location: Enfield, London Vanessa's swimwear and resort wear brand, AYORKOH, is aimed at women with fuller busts. She is committed to pushing boundaries, using innovative methods to ensure every piece is "as supportive as it is chic". The Apprentice returns on Thursday 12th February at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add The Apprentice 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.
What channel is Aston Villa v Newcastle FA Cup match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Aston Villa v Newcastle in the FA Cup, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
Premier League pair Aston Villa and Newcastle United face off in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Both must look at Crystal Palace's Wembley triumph last May and feel they could go all the way in the competition this term. Aston Villa, who beat Tottenham 2-1 in the third round, got back to winning ways with a late victory against Brighton in the top flight on Wednesday evening. Watch Aston Villa v Newcastle live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Newcastle earned a timely victory against Spurs in the Premier League on Tuesday to ease the pressure on Eddie Howe. The FA Cup looks to be the Mags' best chance of a trophy this season and beat Bournemouth on penalties in the last round. RadioTimes has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Aston Villa v Newcastle 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 Aston Villa v Newcastle? Aston Villa v Newcastle will take place on Saturday 14 February 2026. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. Aston Villa v Newcastle kick-off time Aston Villa v Newcastle will kick off at 5:45pm. What TV channel is Aston Villa v Newcastle on? The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 3. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the 'Big Sport' package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. Check out the latest deals for TNT Sports Fans can also tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One. How to live stream Aston Villa v Newcastle online You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com 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 Aston Villa v Newcastle on radio? You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra is available on DAB radio or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app. talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app. Advertisement Aston Villa v Newcastle odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Aston Villa (23/20) Draw (13/5) Newcastle (11/5)* Bet Boost odds: Anthony Gordon over 0.5 shots on target outside the box – 4/1 9/2 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. 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What channel is Hull City v Chelsea FA Cup match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
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The fourth round of the FA Cup kicks off on Friday evening, when Hull City host Chelsea at the MKM Stadium. The Tigers are chasing promotion in the Championship after a fine start to the new year and will relish a chance to have a pop at a Premier League club. Hull needed penalties to edge past Blackburn in the last round and will need to raise their game to cause an upset. Watch Hull City v Chelsea live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video Liam Rosenior will want to see a response from his players at the MKM Stadium after they threw away a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw with Leeds United in midweek. The FA Cup looks to be Rosenior's best chance of winning a trophy in his first season at the helm and they certainly have the quality in depth to freshen things up – as their 5-1 win over Charlton in the last round proves. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Hull City v Chelsea 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 Hull City v Chelsea? Hull City v Chelsea will take place on Friday 13th February 2026. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. Hull City v Chelsea kick-off time Hull City v Chelsea will kick off at 7:45pm. What TV channel is Hull City v Chelsea on? The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 1. There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass. You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV. Check out the latest deals for TNT Sports Fans can also tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One. How to live stream Hull City v Chelsea online You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app. discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: discoveryplus.com 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 Hull City v Chelsea on radio? You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live. BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. 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Silent Witness season 29 episodes pulled from planned schedule by BBC after real-life incident
Silent Witness returned with its 29th season last week.
The BBC has postponed two episodes of Silent Witness season 29 from the TV schedule after a real-life incident in Birmingham. The third episode of the new season, comprising of the first part of a two-part story titled The Enemy Within, was due to air on Monday (9th February) on BBC One, but was pulled from the schedule and replaced with the fifth episode in the season. The fourth episode, and second part, which was due to air on Tuesday (10th February), has also been replaced by the sixth episode in the season. The Enemy Within centres on the forensics team as they examine a deadly stabbing in Birmingham. The BBC has rescheduled the episodes in response to a real-life incident that occurred in Birmingham over the weekend, whereby two teenagers, aged 14 and 15, were attacked with a machete. A BBC spokesperson told TV Guide: "Due to the attack in Birmingham over the weekend, this week's episodes of Silent Witness will not transmit as planned and instead they have been replaced with two episodes from later on in the series." Silent Witness returned for its 29th season last week, relocating from London to Birmingham. The new season launched Emilia Fox back onto our screens as Dr Nikki Alexander alongside David Caves as her husband and colleague Jack Hodgson. Also returning are Maggie Steed as Harriet and Fran Mills as Kit. Postponed episodes three and four have been rescheduled for Tuesday (17th February) and Wednesday (18th February) of next week. Silent Witness seasons 1-28 are available to stream now on BBC iPlayer. 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.
The Traitors and The Night Manager break BBC viewing records
The latest 28-day viewing data has been released.
The Traitors season 4 and The Night Manager have pulled in impressive audiences for their premieres, breaking BBC viewing records, according to the latest 28-day viewing data. The Traitors season 4 episode 1, which launched onto our screens on 1st January 2026 on BBC One and iPlayer, drew an audience of 13.3 million across 28 days, making it the most watched episode of the civilian series to date. This figure also marks the second biggest launch across the market since 2022 (behind The Celebrity Traitors). Meanwhile, the premiere of The Night Manager season 2, which also aired on BBC One and iPlayer on 1st January 2026, drew an audience of 8.7 million across 28 days, making it the biggest BBC drama debut episode since Vigil season two in 2023. The Traitors season 4 sees host Claudia Winkleman bring 22 fresh faces up to the Scottish Highlands for the ultimate game of betrayal and deception. And the new season certainly pulls out all the stops, freshening up the series’ format with a new twist in the form of a secret Traitor. The Night Manager season 2 sees the returns of Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine and Olivia Colman as Angela Burr, alongside a handful of new faces. The new season picks up eight years after the first season, with Pine keeping a low profile under a new alias. But just when he thinks he’s buried the past, he’s dragged back into action and into a dangerous operation. The Traitors seasons 1-4 and The Night Manager seasons 1-2 are available to watch on iPlayer. Add The Traitors or The Night Manager 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 or 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.
Six Nations 2026 on TV: Schedule, TV channels and live stream
Check out the full Six Nations 2026 TV schedule, including kick-off times, channel details and live stream information for the whole tournament.
The Six Nations is back for another year with the home nations and continental contenders aiming to rustle up a strong showing across Europe this weekend. Reigning champions France entered the competition as favourites to defend their title and will be keen to flex their muscles against Wales in Cardiff this Sunday. Ireland are less fancied in 2026 than previous years despite the return of coach Andy Farrell, who missed last year's tournament due to leading the British & Irish Lions, and will be tested against Italy, who defeated Scotland on the opening Saturday. England head to Edinburgh to face Scotland in the biggest battle of the weekend as they seek to continue their 12-match winning streak. RadioTimes.com brings you all the TV coverage details for the Six Nations 2026. Six Nations 2026 on TV Every Six Nations 2026 match will be shown live on BBC and ITV throughout the duration of the tournament. BBC One and ITV1 will show each of the games, exposing millions to elite rugby union action on free-to-air TV. Games will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and ITVX, so you don't have to miss a moment - even on the move. You can tune into either platform via a range of devices, including smart TVs, laptops and smartphones, meaning you can catch every tackle, turnover and try. Six Nations 2026 TV schedule All UK time. Round 1 Thursday 5th February France v Ireland (8:10pm) ITV Saturday 7th February Italy v Scotland (2:10pm) BBC One England v Wales (4:40pm) ITV Round 2 Saturday 14th February Ireland v Italy (2:10pm) ITV Scotland v England (4:40pm) ITV Sunday 15th February Wales v France (3:10pm) BBC One Round 3 Saturday 21st February England v Ireland (2:10pm) ITV Wales v Scotland (4:40pm) BBC One Sunday 22nd February France v Italy (3:10pm) ITV Round 4 Friday 6th March Ireland v Wales (8:10pm) ITV Saturday 7th March Scotland v France (2:10pm) BBC One Italy v England (4:40pm) ITV Round 5 Saturday 14th March Ireland v Scotland (3:10pm) ITV Wales v Italy (5:40pm) BBC One France v England (8:10pm) ITV Check out more of our Sport 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.
Six Nations 2026 matches this weekend: Fixtures and live TV coverage coming up
Your complete guide to Six Nations 2026 matches on today, including kick-off times and TV coverage details.
The second round of Six Nations fixtures is upon us with three terrific match-ups set to offer more clues as to who has what it takes to triumph this year. England head north of the border to face Scotland in a blockbuster Calcutta Cup showdown that could set Steve Borthwick's team on the path to glory. Elsewhere, Ireland host Italy in a match that seems far from straightforward. Italy dispatched Scotland in Rome on the opening weekend to raise hopes of a glorious campaign. Finally, Wales face the daunting task of keeping a lid on France as Les Bleus roll into Cardiff sensing an opportunity for a huge win. Fans across the continent will flood bars, pubs and piazzas to catch as glimpse of the opening matches with a highly competitive tournament expected to play out. RadioTimes.com brings you all the Six Nations 2026 matches coming up on TV this weekend. Read more: Six Nations 2026 matches this weekend Round 2 Saturday 14th February Ireland v Italy (2:10pm) ITV Scotland v England (4:40pm) ITV Sunday 15th February Wales v France (3:10pm) BBC One Six Nations 2026 matches next weekend Round 3 Saturday 21st February England v Ireland (2:10pm) ITV Wales v Scotland (4:40pm) BBC One Sunday 22nd February France v Italy (3:10pm) ITV Check out more of our Sport 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.
Six Nations 2026 highlights: BBC, ITV and online
Missed the Six Nations 2026 action live? Here's how to catch up.
The Six Nations continues this weekend with three games per week over five weeks between February and March. There's a lot of rugby to absorb, and not enough time to take it all in. Thankfully, viewers are covered with highlights from every angle after each round of matches. Reigning champions France enter the competition as favourites alongside in-form England. Ireland are not fancied for the title and could find themselves in a duel with an inconsistent Scotland in the middle of the pack. Italy are set to be chief disruptors in the weeks to come, while Wales already appear on course for the wooden spoon. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about Six Nations 2026 highlights. Six Nations 2026 highlights Six Nations highlights will be readily available on BBC, ITV and YouTube after matches. BBC will show Six Nations Rugby Special on the Sunday after each round of matches on the channels below: Sunday 8th February: 6pm on BBC iPlayer and 11pm on BBC One Sunday 15th February: 6pm on BBC iPlayer and 12:30am (Monday) on BBC One Sunday 22nd February: 6pm on BBC Two Sunday 8th March: 6pm on BBC Two Sunday 15th March: 6pm on BBC Two You can also watch individual match highlights on ITVX and YouTube. Six Nations 2026 on TV Every Six Nations 2026 match will be shown live on BBC and ITV throughout the duration of the tournament. BBC One and ITV1 will show each of the games, exposing millions to elite rugby union action on free-to-air TV. BBC iPlayer and ITVX will boast online streaming coverage. Check out more of our Sport 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.
Bake Off star tipped to host Strictly Come Dancing – as presenting shortlist narrows
Mel Giedroyc has been the latest name rumoured to take over from Claudia Winkleman.
Mel Giedroyc is the latest name to be thrown into the mix to replace Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing, as speculation intensifies around who will take over in the Clauditorium. It has been reported that Giedroyc, who was once co-host on The Great British Bake Off, is being "eyed" by Strictly bosses to take over Winkleman's duties on the flagship programme. A source noted that the Clauditorium "needs to be hosted by someone with a gentle touch, who can use humour to relieve the tension", when the celebrities and pros receive their scores from the judges. "Mel is seen as a great swap for Claudia as they're both smart, funny, and have a reputation within the TV world for being easy to work with," a source told The Sun. The BBC has confirmed that the new hosts will be announced in due course, with the broadcaster not commenting on speculation thus far. Over the weekend, it was reported that Emma Willis and Zoe Ball were in final talks to take over from Tess Daly, with The Sun claiming that "only one will get it, not both". A source told the publication: "The senior execs want a traditional presenter working alongside a more left-field person, a female stand-up comedian. It's felt the humour Claudia brought to the show, particularly in her 'Claudatorium', needs to be carry on." Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced their departure from Strictly Come Dancing during the show's 2026 run, noting that it felt like "the right time" to hang up their glitter. In a statement shared on Instagram, the duo wrote: "We have loved working as a duo and hosting Strictly has been an absolute dream. "We were always going to leave together and now feels like the right time. "We will have the greatest rest of this amazing series and we just want to say an enormous thank you to the BBC and to every single person who works on the show. They’re the most brilliant team and we’ll miss them every day. "We will cry when we say the last 'keep dancing' but we will continue to say it to each other. Just possibly in tracksuit bottoms at home while holding some pizza." Read more: The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer 2026 line-up confirmed - including Love Island and EastEnders legends This Morning star Ben Shephard: "I am happy to take pride in how I look" But the series will always hold a special place the pair's hearts, with Vernon Kay recently telling RadioTimes.com that he and Tess would still be tuning into the show. "Yeah, of course! It's iconic, and it's in our family's DNA, it really is. So it holds a special place in both of our hearts and the kids as well," he said. "Phoebe and Amber absolutely love it, and we're going to miss it. We're going to miss it, but it's still there. It's not gone, it's not vanished. We'll still be watching, we'll still be dialled in. "We'll still be in the Star Bar after the show and enjoying it because it is the best show on UK TV." Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One later this year. 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' Kellie Bright recalls almost being cast as different iconic character in the soap – and screen testing in the Queen Vic for it
Kellie Bright has recalled almost winning the part of an iconic EastEnders character long before playing Linda Carter. The actress joined the BBC One soap in 2013 as the future Queen Vic landlady, Linda, and has been a beloved mainstay in the show ever since and at the centre of some of its biggest plotlines. However, long before she became the iconic Linda Carter, Kellie Bright had previously auditioned to play the role of Tanya Branning, the second wife of Max Branning (Jake Wood). The role would ultimately be played by Jo Joyner, who played the character from her arrival in 2006 until her exit as a regular character in 2013. Joyner later reprised the role for guest stints around the 30th anniversary in 2015, and from late 2017 until early 2018 as part of the exit storylines of her on-screen daughters. Now, while speaking to us at The Radio Times Covers Party 2026, Bright was asked about her previous audition to play Tanya. Bright responded: "This is very good, good, good research! I did audition. It actually was between myself and Jo Joyner for that part, and I actually screen tested with Jake in the Vic." A fantastic bit of lore there! Of course, Linda herself has gone on to have an affair with Max and even share a child with him, daughter Annie Carter (now played by Lois Hawkins). Linda has since become one of multiple potential brides for Max in the recent New Year's Day 2026 flash-forward episode, which shows Max set to marry a mystery woman in 2027. So would it be a full circle moment for Kellie Bright to now play Mrs Branning, two decades after auditioning to play one? "I don't know," she stated, continuing, "at the moment, where I'm at with her, I can't imagine it. But who knows what will happen this year?" Given the wedding is on New Year's Day – Linda's wedding anniversary to late soulmate Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) – that would certainly be a choice for Linda – and one Bright can't currently see happening. Yet, stranger things have happened on Albert Square! Meanwhile, Jo Joyner herself has poured cold water on the prospect of returning as Tanya anytime soon – despite the revitalisation of the Branning clan with Max's recent return and the arrival of her now-adult son Oscar Branning, played by the brilliant Pierre Counihan-Moullier. We'll have to see if this remains the case in 2026 – the year of the Brannings... 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. Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Jake Moon reunites with Alfie plus shock passion for ex-lovers EastEnders airs deadly cliffhanger for fan-favourite character in upsetting early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders icon teases Cindy Beale and Max Branning's potential for "rollercoaster" romance after flash-forward episode 10 EastEnders characters who need to have a huge 2026 – from Chelsea Fox to Oscar Branning 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.
EastEnders icon teases upcoming Cindy Beale scenes in three tantalising words
"They're always at each other, aren't they?"
Michelle Collins has teased what lies ahead for Cindy Beale in the coming months on EastEnders. The actress made her explosive comeback to the BBC One soap in 2023, over two decades after her character died off-screen – now revealed to have been faked as Cindy went into witness protection under a new identity. With her return being a key centrepoint of executive producer Chris Clenshaw's acclaimed era on the soap, Cindy Beale had no shortage of big storylines, including her affair with her former step-son Junior Knight (Micah Balfour), which was exposed on Christmas Day 2024. Cindy was then the victim in a big whodunnit storyline, which ultimately saw her former mother-in-law and nemesis, Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), revealed as her attacker. Since then, Cindy has been focused on business, having bought The Albert, and also on grandchildren. However, a new development has occurred in the form of a new enemy (and lover): Max Branning, played by Jake Wood. While attending The Radio Times Covers Party 2026, we asked Michelle to describe the coming months of Cindy in three words. View Green Video on the source website Thinking carefully, Collins answered: "Exciting. Unpredictable. Irrational." Sounds like we can expect more extreme scenes from the resident schemer. However, does this mean more clashing on the way with old sparring partner, Kathy? "Actually, we did do a fun scene the other day," teased Michelle. "They're always at each other, aren't they? All those kinds of, you know, mother-in-law, you know, and, and she kind of hates Cindy, and Cindy kind of hates her as well. So I think we just live with that, really, don't we? "And, yeah, they always throw a slap in there occasionally, don't they? I think everyone loved it when I came back, and the first scene was, 'You're dead!' and then there was a kind of slap. They do love a slap in EastEnders, don't they?" Additionally, while Michelle was disappointed to not be in the live episode of the 40th anniversary, she was delighted by the scenes between Cindy and Kathy – both of whom played major roles in the 40th anniversary week – and quite right, too! "I love doing scenes with Gill," noted Michelle. "It was great to be part of it." May Cindy and Kathy's feud never end... and given that both starred in the flash-forward episode to 2027, we have them sparring for some time yet, at least! 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. Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Jake Moon reunites with Alfie plus shock passion for ex-lovers EastEnders airs deadly cliffhanger for fan-favourite character in upsetting early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders icon teases Cindy Beale and Max Branning's potential for "rollercoaster" romance after flash-forward episode 10 EastEnders characters who need to have a huge 2026 – from Chelsea Fox to Oscar Branning 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.