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items: Sheridan Smith "high stakes" crime drama from The Responder creator has release date confirmed on BBC One
items: Strictly favourite Janette Manrara addresses future of hosting role amid new presenter rumours
items: Alison Hammond makes Strictly U-turn as she says she's "not too busy" to host
items: Peter Capaldi confirms he rejected Celebrity Traitors season 2 – and explains why
items: Who is on The Claudia Winkleman Show tonight?
items: Who left The Apprentice this week? All the eliminated candidates from season 20
items: EastEnders reveals Ravi Gulati mental health storyline to reach climax this month - as key charity involvement confirmed
items: The Repair Shop delivers emotional restoration of ballet shoes worn by Britain’s first Black professional ballerina
items: When is Eurovision 2026? Everything you need to know ahead of the contest
items: Strictly Come Dancing 2025 winner suggests popular couple to take over from Tess and Claudia
items: Alison Hammond reveals she has been approached for Strictly Come Dancing presenting job: "It’s unrealistic"
items: What channel is Southampton v Arsenal FA Cup quarter-final on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
items: Peaky Blinders sequel TV series confirms British film icon in major recast - plus more starry new cast members
items: What channel is Chelsea v Port Vale FA Cup match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
items: What is the Race Across the World 2026 route?
items: Race Across the World 2026 line-up: Meet the pairs competing in this breathtaking journey from Europe to Mongolia
items: BBC confirms return of Amanda Holden for its "gripping, high‑stakes quiz show"
items: Who are Mark and Margo? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
items: Who are Jo and Kush? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
items: Who are Puja and Roshni? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
items: Who are Andrew and Molly? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
items: Who are Katie and Harrison? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
items: The Traitors' Harry Clark confirmed to have dream come true in new documentary as he meets the Pope
items: Adrian Mole casting revealed for upcoming reboot – and they should be familiar to Alan Carr fans
items: BBC confirms new factual drama focused on the murder of Sarah Everard by Wayne Couzens
items: Who Do You Think You Are? season 23 confirms celebrity line-up from EastEnders legend to British TV acting royalty
items: What channel is Wales v Northern Ireland international friendly on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
items: Strictly Come Dancing star reveals upset at axe from show: "My world fell apart"
items: BBC confirms new Queen Elizabeth II documentary with "powerful archive" footage and all-new interviews for late monarch's centenary
items: Strictly Come Dancing 'in talks' with comedian as Claudia Winkleman replacement amid reshuffle

Sheridan Smith "high stakes" crime drama from The Responder creator has release date confirmed on BBC One
type: item
date: 2026-04-15T14:20:30.000Z
creator: Tilly Pearce
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC One
description: The new series is set within the dodgy dealings of a Liverpool casino.
encoded: A new crime drama starring Sheridan Smith has been given its release date by BBC One. The Cage follows Smith as Leanne, a Liverpool casino employee who has been skimming money undetected. However, when she and co-worker Matty (Michael Socha) discover they’re both robbing from the safe, their lives quickly spiral out of control. The synopsis notes the pair are "set on a collision course; with each other, the local gangster they're stealing from, and the police". The new five-part drama, written by The Responder’s BAFTA winning creator Tony Schumacher, starts Sunday 26 April at 9pm on BBC One, and will be available as a boxset on BBC iPlayer. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/06/Michael-Socha-Sheridan-Smith-Matty-Leanne-2025-THE-CAGE--Element-Pictures-BBC-Photographer-James-Stack-e2fbdc8.jpg" width="5000" height="3333" alt="Michael Socha and Sheridan Smith stood next to each other looking mischevious." title="Michael Socha & Sheridan Smith - Matty & Leanne (2025 THE CAGE © Element Pictures BBC - Photographer James Stack)" /> It will be directed by Al Mackay, whose previous work includes psychological drama Without Sin, Deep Water and COBRA. Joining Socha and Smith in the cast is House of the Dragon’s Barry Sloane, Dope Girls’ Geraldine James, Anton Bibby, Freya Jones, Sophie Mensah and Abby Mavers. Additional casting includes Shaun Mason (Extraordinary), Louis Emerick (The Power of Parker), Ian Puleston Davies (Tin Star), Julia Papp (Baptiste), Katy Carmichael (Malpractice), Dave Hart (The Responder), Eileen O’Brien (Not Going Out), Eithne Browne (Broken) and Mona Goodwin (Black Mirror). Ahead of the show’s release, Schumacher said: "Coming back to the BBC with my second major show and being able to work with such talents as Sheridan, Michael and the teams at Element Pictures and the BBC is such an honour. "On top of that, having a director of Al's calibre really is the cherry on the big Liverpool drama cake we're baking togethe…

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Strictly favourite Janette Manrara addresses future of hosting role amid new presenter rumours
type: item
date: 2026-04-15T11:07:36.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: The It Takes Two Host remained tight-lipped on her Strictly plans.
encoded: Amid a flurry of exits from Strictly Come Dancing, a question mark had been placed over the futures of It Takes Two hosts Janette Manrara and Fleur East. It had been claimed that the hosts of the companion series had been axed, though the BBC said in a statement it was "factually incorrect to claim that either has been axed". While neither presenter has addressed the claims head on, during a recent interview on BBC Breakfast, Manrara ensured to not reveal too much about what announcements are to come from Strictly later this year. Asked whether fans could expect her return this autumn, Manrara said: "I don't know, we'll have to wait and find out. I think everyone at the moment is on standby, so we'll see what happens… That's showbiz!" As for what she could say in regards to the show, the professional dancer said: “Strictly is definitely coming back, we can say that. I'm assuming we'll have a couple of new professionals and a couple of new presenters as well. “We're (she and husband Aljaž Škorjanec) very lucky, the show has given us this beautiful platform to be able to go off and do the tours that we do and we don't take it for granted.” She continued: “And in my opinion, and I think Aljaž will agree, it's the best entertainment show on telly and I'm just so happy that it's been a part of our lives for so many years. We were just dating when we started the show and during the show we got married, we became parents and it's just been phenomenal." Her comments come after Strictly confirmed four of its professional dancers would not be returning later this year. Karen Hauer, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas have all exited the series, with more announcements expected in due course. At the time of reporting, the official professionals line-up is yet to be announced by the BBC, along with who will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. It’s safe to say the presenting gig could be truly anyone’s, with Alison Hammond recently saying she could never be …

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Alison Hammond makes Strictly U-turn as she says she's "not too busy" to host
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date: 2026-04-13T09:46:35.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: The plot thickens...
encoded: Could Alison Hammond be cha-cha-chaing her way to the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor later this year? Well, never say never. Ever since Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announced their departure from the entertainment programme, speculation has been rife as to who could replace them, with a variety of names all thrown into the mix, with Hammond being one of them. Hammond, already a fixture on This Morning, The Great British Bake Off and more recently, Your Song, amongst other programmes, had previously poured cold water on claims she'd be the next presenter. After telling Radio Times she had been approached for the Strictly job, Hammond was rather pessimistic about taking on the role. "I’m so busy, babes, that I’m not sure it’s going to happen," she revealed. "It’s unrealistic. I’m so happy they considered me but, like Traitors, I can’t do it because everything clashes." She added, "I would have loved to have done it – anybody that gets it, they’re going to land the perfect job. But I’m so happy with everything I’ve got. What would I drop, to do Strictly?" But now, Hammond has backtracked on those initial comments, telling Metro: "Do you think I would turn down Strictly if Strictly came along? Who would turn down Strictly! They’d be absolutely crazy. "I was trying to back them off because ultimately everyone keeps putting my name in the mix and they’re ruining my chances of even getting on to Strictly, d’you know what I mean? You all need to stop talking about it because I need to get in. "I’m not too busy, I’m fitter than I’ve ever been before. I can do Strictly. I can do it all. All these people saying, 'I’m too busy, and I can’t do it'... I could do Strictly. Let’s put that on the record." The BBC is yet to confirm who will replace Winkleman and Daly, but an announcement is expected in due course. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer later this year. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now…

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Peter Capaldi confirms he rejected Celebrity Traitors season 2 – and explains why
type: item
date: 2026-04-13T09:27:53.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: His reasoning may surprise you.
encoded: Amid rumours of famous faces heading to The Traitors castle later this year, there is one actor fans can be sure will not be making an appearance – and their reason might surprise you. During an appearance on the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, the actor revealed he returned down the chance to appear in the upcoming season of The Celebrity Traitors. "I think there's a level of fame that… I think it propels you into the public eye, at a level of exposure that I don’t really want," he explained. "I like doing, you know, it’s like doing my music things – it’s very difficult for people in that business to understand that you want to keep it small." Filming will be gearing up for the second celebrity edition soon, though casting details are yet to be confirmed by the BBC, but that hasn't stopped the rumour mill from spinning. Some of the names thrown into the mix include the likes of actor Michael Sheen, singer Cheryl Tweedy and Hugh Grant. Just days after Alan Carr took the title of Celebrity Traitors champion, the BBC confirmed a second season had been greenlit. Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, said of the renewal: "Studio Lambert have done an outstanding job as The Celebrity Traitors has well and truly captivated the nation, becoming a bona fide highlight of the year bringing record numbers of people together to enjoy every twist and turn. "In 2026 the doors of the castle will be opened again to welcome celebrity players to the game to see who can charm, who can scheme and ultimately who can survive in series two which promises to be just as unmissable as the first." The Celebrity Traitors will return later this year. Season 1 is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Add The Celebrity Traitors to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendation…

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Who is on The Claudia Winkleman Show tonight?
type: item
date: 2026-04-10T08:21:15.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: It's quite the mix!
encoded: The Claudia Winkleman Show continues tonight with a starry line-up of famous faces from the worlds of film, television, music and beyond. As ever, audiences can expect hilarious anecdotes, details about highly-anticipated movies and TV shows and some classic Winkleman magic. So, who is appearing on The Claudia Winkleman Show tonight? Here's everything you need to know about The Claudia Winkleman Show's latest set of guests, and when you can watch the episode. Who is on The Claudia Winkleman Show tonight? On Claudia Winkleman's sofa tonight is Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes, who is on the sofa to talk about his play Grace Pervades. He is joined by is Anna Faris, who returns to the world of Scary Movie for the next instalment in the spoof-horror franchise. Elsewhere on the sofa is Olivia Cooke, who chats about the upcoming season of House of the Dragon. Rounding off the celebrity line-up is comedian Michelle de Swarte, who will be chatting about her stand-up tour The Afters. The Claudia Winkleman Show airs on Friday 10 April at 10:40pm on BBC One. The Claudia Winkleman Show continues on Friday 10 April at 10:40pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add The Claudia Winkleman Show to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Who left The Apprentice this week? All the eliminated candidates from season 20
type: item
date: 2026-04-09T21:00:10.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Time was up for three more candidates.
encoded: **Warning: Contains spoilers for The Apprentice 2026** The Apprentice returned for its penultimate episode tonight as the remaining candidates took on perhaps their toughest task yet: the dreaded interviews. The candidates faced a gruelling round of interviews with some of Lord Sugar's toughest-talking business associates. With business plans pulled apart, products blind tested and even a unique cocktail prepared for Mike Soutar, Lord Sugar had the tough task of whittling five down to just two in the boardroom. As the race to become Lord Sugar's business partner approaches the final straight, read on to find out who was fired from The Apprentice 2026. Who left The Apprentice 2026 this week? Dan Miller - Week 11 Dan, along with two other candidates, didn't make it past the interview stage of The Apprentice and was fired from the process. "I feel immensely proud to have made it to the final five," said Dan. "My interviews went so well, and it was a fantastic validation for me to know the business I have built up over the years is really good. "I made the right decision for myself and my business in that moment and I’m really happy Karishma and Pascha are the two finalists." Lawrence Rosenberg - Week 11 Lawrence, along with Dan and Priyesh, didn't make it past the interview stage of The Apprentice and was fired from the process. Lawrence had quite the positive approach to being fired so close to the end, telling the BBC: "Incredible – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I’m going home having been a part of every episode. "That’s an amazing achievement and an honour in itself – nobody will ever be able to take away that I made it to the final five of one of the most competitive processes on television." Priyesh Bathia - Week 11 Like Dan and Lawrence, Priyesh did not make it past the interview stage of The Apprentice and was fired from the process. Asked how it felt to be fired so close to the end, Priyesh said: "It's obviously disappointing to come this far in The…

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EastEnders reveals Ravi Gulati mental health storyline to reach climax this month - as key charity involvement confirmed
type: item
date: 2026-04-09T18:59:29.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: Ravi Gulati's emotional turmoil reaches a crisis point this April.
encoded: This article includes discussion of suicide that some readers may find distressing. Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) is to reach a crisis point on EastEnders later this month. The BBC One soap has been airing an ongoing storyline surrounding the character's mental health in recent months as Ravi has begun to self-harm and grown increasingly erratic and unstable. In a career-best performance from Thiara, viewers have seen Ravi dealing with immense guilt surrounding his criminal exploitation of vulnerable Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) and Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) in a drug operation. If that wasn't enough, he's also had to come to terms with violently attacking his son Davinder 'Nugget' Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) after being spiked in a revenge plot by the Mitchells, and also dealing with the pressure of being an undercover informant for the police in an organised crime organisation. In the coming weeks, as he continues to fear for protecting his family, Ravi's spiralling mental health will lead him to consider taking his own life. Ravi's partner, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy), step-mother Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal), and his children will be seen trying their hardest to help, and will ultimately get him the help he needs. EastEnders has also confirmed that the soap has been working with Samaritans on the story in a bid to portray these scenes as accurately and sensitively as possible. 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. Executive Producer Ben Wadey said of the story: "EastEnders always takes great care when researching storylines such as Ravi’s and we’re grateful to Samaritans for the advice they have given us, helping us ensure Ravi’s story is told with the care and sensitivity it deserves." Meanwhile, Lorna Fraser, Head of Media Advisory…

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The Repair Shop delivers emotional restoration of ballet shoes worn by Britain’s first Black professional ballerina
type: item
date: 2026-04-09T09:08:00.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: Julie Felix was left "winded" upon seeing the restoration.
encoded: Britain's first Black professional ballerina had her treasured pointe shoes restored in the latest episode of The Repair Shop. Julie Felix brought in the ballet shoes she wore for her first professional solo performance four decades ago, which had been dyed to match her skin tone. During the episode, Felix recalled a moment in the '70s when a London ballet company rejected her due to her race, as she was told: "We can't have a brown ballet dancer in the line-up of swans." It was that moment that led her to seek opportunities elsewhere, and she joined the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Seven years later, her ballet company went on stage at the Royal Opera House, where she performed in the pointe shoes. "These were the shoes that I wore when mum and dad came to see me perform on the stage of the Royal Opera House," Felix shared with experts Lucia Scalisi and Dean Westmoreland. "And I said, 'Mum, you were right. I’ve made it, and I’m here.' Right here on this table, these symbolise all the work, effort, love and devotion from my mother." Upon seeing her the restored shoes, Felix became emotional and felt "winded", saying: "I felt like somebody had just kicked me in the stomach. I was breathless for a few seconds. It was genuine tears, it really was. Even now when I'm talking about it, I'm getting a lump in my throat, any time I talk about my mum. I knew that these would be absolutely what she had wanted. "She asked me, 'Julie, when you're finished with these shoes, please can you get them fixed in such a way that I can put them on a display somewhere in the house as memory of my coming to see you perform at the Royal Opera House'. That really choked me up because I just put my heart on my chest the way I did when I stood on the stage when she was alive. "I looked up at the seats in the Gods, and I just said, 'Mum, I'm here, I've done it' and it took me back." Now, the shoes are front and centre in Felix's home, and she sees them "everyday". "It doesn't take much for my eye t…

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When is Eurovision 2026? Everything you need to know ahead of the contest
type: item
date: 2026-04-08T16:19:15.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Eurovision
description: It's almost time!
encoded: As we enter the warmer months, there is one major competition on the horizon to get the nation up and dancing: Eurovision. Now in its 70th year, the annual song contest will welcome 35 nations to perform the best of their abilities and hopefully walk away as champions. The United Kingdom is being represented by Look Mum No Computer, an electronic music act with his song Eins, Zwei, Drei. Ready to immerse yourself in all the action? Scroll on to find out all the latest news around Eurovision 2026. When is Eurovision 2026? Dates for semi-finals The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 kicks off with two semi-finals, with the first taking place on Tuesday 12 May and the second on Tuesday 14 May. Both semi-finals will be broadcast live for those in the UK on BBC One and iPlayer. Though the BBC are yet to confirm its transmission details, the song contest begins at 9pm CEST for those in Austria, which is 8pm BST. We'll keep this page updated once the transmission details are officially confirmed. When is the Eurovision 2026 final? The Eurovision Grand Final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 8pm. Where is Eurovision 2026 being held? Eurovision 2026 is being held in Vienna, Austria. It is scheduled to take place at the Wiener Stadthalle Austria has hosted Eurovision twice before, once in 1967 and again in 2015. View oEmbed on the source website How to watch Eurovision 2026 The Eurovision semi-finals and the grand final will be broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer and across the airwaves on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds. The BBC are yet to confirm which presenters will be providing commentary for those in the UK. Which countries will compete in Eurovision 2026? 35 countries will compete in Eurovision 2026. Below are all the countries taking part in alphabetical order: Albania - 'Nân' - Alis Armenia - 'Paloma Rumba' - SIMÓN Australia - 'Eclipse' - Delta Goodrem Austria - 'Tanzschien' - Cosmó Azerbaijan - 'Just Go' - JIVA Belgium - 'Dancing on the Ice' - ESSYLA Bulgaria - 'Ban…

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 winner suggests popular couple to take over from Tess and Claudia
type: item
date: 2026-04-07T09:14:56.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: "[They] would be my top choice."
encoded: Strictly Come Dancing winner Carlos Gu has revealed who he would like to see as the next hosts of the entertainment programme, taking over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Following their departures from the BBC show, speculation has been rife as to who could take over from the presenting duo, but Gu has suggested two people who some may not have thought of. Speaking to The Mirror, Gu suggested that husband and wife Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec would make a good presenting duo. Manrara is the current host of companion series It Takes Two, while Škorjanec made a return to the Strictly dance floor in 2024, two years after he made his exit to pursue other career opportunities. Amid a number of exits among the Strictly professionals, Škorjanec's name hasn't been thrown into the mix, so it's expected he will return to the professional line-up later this year. Asked if he would make a good host for the show, Gu said: "Haha, I could never be a host. But I do like judging – in the nicest possible way – so maybe I’d make a good judge one day." He continued: "Tess and Claudia were iconic, irreplaceable almost, but the show carries on. "I’d like it if we could go back to when the show first started with Bruce Forsyth and have one male, one female. I like that combo. Janette and Aljaž would be my top choice." Gu echoed a similar sentiment about Tess and Claudia earlier this year at the Radio Times Covers Party 2026, telling Radio Times: "They are icons, both Claudia and Tess, they made Strictly. Strictly is successful because of them. It is going to be different, and it's going to be fine. "And me and all of the cast we're looking forward to seeing who the new hosts going to be. So it's going to be exciting, I think." Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer later this year. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment …

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Alison Hammond reveals she has been approached for Strictly Come Dancing presenting job: "It’s unrealistic"
type: item
date: 2026-04-04T08:00:23.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Could Alison Hammond be a replacement for Tess Daly or Claudia Winkleman?
encoded: Alison Hammond has revealed that she has been approached to take on a presenting role with Strictly Come Dancing. The beloved host of The Great British Bake Off and This Morning has multiple popular series on the go, including the upcoming Channel 4 series Your Song, and has been linked with popular series such as The Celebrity Traitors. However, one huge talking point has been that Hammond has been a firm favourite among bookmakers to take on the job of presenting Strictly Come Dancing following the departures of long-running presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Now, in an interview with Emma Cox in the upcoming issue of Radio Times, Hammond has said that she has indeed been approached over taking on a presenting role with the beloved BBC dance show. "I have, actually," Hammond told Cox with a laugh. "You didn’t expect that answer, did you? I can’t lie, I’m incapable." However, when asked whether she is likely to take on the role, Hammond seemed more pessimistic. "I’m so busy, babes, that I’m not sure it’s going to happen," she revealed. "It’s unrealistic. I’m so happy they considered me but, like Traitors, I can’t do it because everything clashes." 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. She added, "I would have loved to have done it –anybody that gets it, they’re going to land the perfect job. But I’m so happy with everything I’ve got. What would I drop, to do Strictly?" Whatever happens, it's certainly a time of huge change for Strictly Come Dancing, with multiple long-running professional dancers also having been confirmed to be leaving the popular dance show. Among those confirmed to have either departed or changed roles in the BBC behemoth are Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, and Michelle Tsiakkas. Meanwhile, in recent weeks, another rumoured replacem…

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What channel is Southampton v Arsenal FA Cup quarter-final on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
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date: 2026-04-03T09:00:54.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC One
subject: FA Cup
subject: HBO Max
description: Check out how to watch Southampton v Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
encoded: Arsenal are back in action on Saturday evening as they travel to the South Coast to face Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The Gunners must rally after their defeat in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley in the last game before the international break, with so much still to play for in the final months of the campaign. There are big games in the Premier League and Champions League to come but first, there is the matter of booking their place in an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Watch Southampton v Arsenal live on TNT Sports via HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports That won't be easy against a Southampton side that upset Fulham in the last round and are on a 14-game unbeaten run, which has included 11 wins. Saints, who were a thorn in Arsenal's side before dropping out of the top flight, have forced their way into the Championship play-off places as a result of their recent form but will need to raise their levels even higher to shock the Premier League leaders. Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Southampton v Arsenal 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 Southampton v Arsenal? Southampton v Arsenal will take place on Saturday 4 April 2026. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. Southampton v Arsenal kick-off time Southampton v Arsenal will kick off at 8pm. What TV channel is Southampton v Arsenal on? The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and BBC One. 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 HBO Max and stream directly to your smart TV. Check out the latest deals for TNT Sports How to live stream Southampton v…

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Peaky Blinders sequel TV series confirms British film icon in major recast - plus more starry new cast members
type: item
date: 2026-04-03T08:50:46.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: There's a new face for Duke Shelby on the way...
encoded: More details about the upcoming Peaky Blinders TV sequel have been revealed - including a major recast. The BBC has confirmed that the new series, which is set in the 1950s, will see the role of Tommy Shelby's eldest son and heir, Erasmus "Duke" Shelby, now played by Billy Elliot film star Jamie Bell. The role was previously played in Peaky Blinders season 6 by EE BAFTA Rising Star nominee Conrad Khan before the part was recast to Saltburn star and Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan in the recent feature film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. However, given the decade time jump, we will now see an older Duke as he leads the Shelby clan and Peaky Blinders gang into a new future following the end of Tommy Shelby's story. The official synopsis reads: "In this new era of Peaky Blinders, a decade after World War Two, the race to rebuild Birmingham becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. "This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and jeopardy. At its blood-soaked heart is Duke Shelby (Jamie Bell): older, wiser, more ambitious, and most certainly more dangerous." However, Bell isn't the only new cast member who has been confirmed for the series. Stranger Things and Industry star Charlie Heaton will also play a leading role in the show, which has been given a two-season order of six episodes. Additionally, Downton Abbey and Silo alum Jessica Brown Findlay has also been cast, alongside No Time To Die and Marvel star Lashana Lynch, and Stereophonic actress Lucy Karczewski. No character details have yet been revealed. Read More: 12 Peaky Blinders questions we have after THAT ending to The Immortal Man Peaky Blinders creator and writer Steven Knight revealed in a statement: "I am thrilled that we are announcing a new era of Peaky Blinders, moving the story to post-war Birmingham in the early 50s. "We are incredibly fortunate to have Jamie Bell taking the role of Tommy Shelby’s oldest son, Duke, and to have Charlie Heaton also leading the cast. There are more exciting cast a…

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What channel is Chelsea v Port Vale FA Cup match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
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date: 2026-04-03T08:30:58.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC One
subject: FA Cup
subject: HBO Max
description: Check out how to watch Chelsea v Port Vale in the FA Cup, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
encoded: League One strugglers Port Vale aim to continue their FA Cup fairytale away at Premier League giants Chelsea on Saturday. The Valiants shocked Championship side Bristol City and top-flight Sunderland in quick succession to earn their big quarter-final draw at Stamford Bridge. The odds are stacked against the visitors, whose form has fallen away again in recent weeks, but Jon Brady's side will now look to draw on the magic of the cup and book a trip to Wembley. Watch Chelsea v Port Vale live on TNT Sports via HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports Chelsea head into Saturday's game on a four-match losing run, which has piled pressure on manager Liam Rosenior just months into his West London tenure. Winning the club's ninth FA Cup would go some way to securing his position and keeping the fans onside, while, with their season in danger of falling apart, the Blues will be desperate to avoid a slip-up. Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Chelsea v Port Vale 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 Chelsea v Port Vale? Chelsea v Port Vale will take place on Saturday 4 April 2026. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. Chelsea v Port Vale kick-off time Chelsea v Port Vale will kick off at 5:15pm. What TV channel is Chelsea v Port Vale on? The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and BBC One. 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 HBO Max and stream directly to your smart TV. Check out the latest deals for TNT Sports How to live stream Chelsea v Port Vale online You can watch the match on TNT Sports via a HBO Max sport pass wit…

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What is the Race Across the World 2026 route?
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date: 2026-04-02T16:00:26.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: It's going to be tough!
encoded: Race Across the World is back for its sixth season tonight (2 April), as a new group of five pairs embark on the journey of a lifetime. Comprised of best friends, siblings, a father and daughter, cousins and in-laws, each team will be tested both physically and emotionally, as they are pushed to their absolute limits. In the most extreme race to date, the teams will experience conditions from 30 degree Mediterranean heat to subarctic temperatures of minus 20 degrees - and they have to do it all on a budget of less than £26 per day. So, just where will this year's race take the teams? Read on to learn more about the Race Across the World 2026 route. What is the Race Across the World 2026 route? The five duos will begin their adventure in Palermo, on the island of Sicily. From there, they will travel 12,000km to reach the finish line on the shores of lake Hövsgöl, in northern Mongolia. To get there, the pairs will retrace parts of the ancient Silk Road, following in the footsteps of traders who once connected the east and west. As ever, only when they reach one checkpoint will they learn where the race will take them next. The route will take the pairs through Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia – each bringing its own language, culture and climate. "You live and breathe it," series producer Michael Perry told Radio Times of being on the ground for this year's race. "You don’t leave their side. You do whatever they do. But you can’t interfere. I’ve seen people leave notepads, or you might notice out of the corner of your eye that there’s a better option. You have to bite your lip." Looking to plan your next holiday? Request brochures for European and worldwide escorted tours, plus ocean and river cruises from our travel partners Race Across the World returns on Thursday 2 April at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Seasons 1-5 are available to watch on iPlayer. Add Race Across the World to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What t…

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Race Across the World 2026 line-up: Meet the pairs competing in this breathtaking journey from Europe to Mongolia
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date: 2026-04-02T15:55:45.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
description: The biggest race on telly is back!
encoded: Race Across the World is returning for another thrilling series tonight (2 April) on BBC One, as a new group of duos take on the journey of a lifetime. Each team will be armed with a map, a budget of less than £26 per person per day and the drive to make it to the final checkpoint first. But just who is daring to take on the challenge? Ahead of the series launching, read our exclusive interviews with this year's cast of Race Across the World below. This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. Five intrepid duos – best friends, a father and daughter, cousins, siblings and the show's first set of in-laws – set off on a 12,000km journey from Palermo in Italy to Hatgal in Mongolia in the sixth series of Race Across the World. Stripped of their phones, they each have a budget of just £23 a day to survive and make it to the final checkpoint ahead of the other contenders. Puja and Roshni Puja, 31, is a doctor and is racing with her cousin software engineer cousin Roshni, 32. Whose idea was it to sign up? Puja: I applied a few years ago with another friend. I was advised to do it with someone I’ve known for a really long time so I reapplied with Roshni. I’m so glad we did it together. Roshni: We’d both just got married and I was house hunting and trying to be an adult. Leaving work for three months didn’t sound like the smartest idea… Was it hard not being able to contact home? Puja: Definitely. We come from Asian families. We’re both married, but our parents still want to know what we’re doing every day. What were you nervous about? Roshni: For me, it was food. Given we’re vegetarian, I knew we would have to make sacrifices. Puja: Running out of toiletries. Who was better at approaching strangers for help? Roshni: Puja did take the lead at the start and watching her pushed me to do it. Did the race change you? Roshni: Definitely. We found out a lot about each other. Puja: There’s nothing now that we won’t be able to work past. Mark and Margo Mark, 66, a retired arc…

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BBC confirms return of Amanda Holden for its "gripping, high‑stakes quiz show"
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date: 2026-04-02T11:56:59.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: Contestant applications for the new season are now open.
encoded: Amanda Holden's quiz show The Celebrity Inner Circle will return for a second season. The show – described as "gripping" and "high‑stakes" by the BBC – sees a contestant pair up with a celebrity with the aim of making it all the way to the final round, where two players face the ultimate decision... to either split the prize money and walk away as equals or attempt to take it all by shafting the other player, leaving them with nothing. The first season aired at the end of last year and combined elements from popular shows The Traitors, Golden Balls and The Weakest Link, while replicating a similar format to the 2001 game show Shafted. The first season contained six celebrity special episodes, but thanks to its popularity, season 2 will contain eight. Amanda Holden said: "It’s a joy that The Celebrity Inner Circle returns to BBC primetime for a second series of backstabbing, betrayal and a sprinkle of team play! "This is not just a quiz show, it’s a real mind game. My jaw was on the floor throughout the first series at the level of deception!" She continued: "It’s truly wonderful that I’m left to improvise with my script on this show and I guarantee you a mini skirt, high heels and a lash on top of a brilliant show of trust – with no obligation to tell the truth! "Only the viewer at home really knows what’s truly going on, so shouting at the telly throughout series 2 for all the right reasons is guaranteed!" Season 1's celebrity line-up included comedians Lou Sanders and Maisie Adam, who recently competed in Jimmy Carr's Last One Laughing, as well as a trio of EastEnders stars in the shape of Tamzin Outhwaite, Danielle Harold and Nina Wadia. They were joined by former Love Island contestants Zara McDermott and Tasha Ghouri, JLS singer JB Gill, presenter Jeff Brazier and The Saturdays star Una Healy, among others. Kalpna Patel‑Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, said of the new season: "Under the watchful eye of our charmingly witty host Amanda, The Celebrity In…

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Who are Mark and Margo? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
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date: 2026-04-02T11:00:53.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Let the race begin!
encoded: It's been a little under a year since Race Across the World was last on TV screens, but now it is finally making a return for a thrilling sixth season. Audiences will be introduced to five teams and this time, they will be racing more than 12,000km across Europe and Asia, the largest continental area on earth. Their journey will begin in Palermo and will they travel through eight distinctive countries to reach their final checkpoint in northern Mongolia. Among the duos taking on the journey of a lifetime are in-laws Mark and Margo. But will they go the distance? As we wait to find out, here's everything we know about the Race Across the World pair. Who are Mark and Margo? Relationship: In-laws Retired architect Mark, 66, is racing alongside hypnotherapist Margo, 59 – and their unique bond may just help them on the show. Mark and Margo first met decades ago when Mark met and married Margo's sister Julie, who sadly passed away in 2022. They headed into the race perhaps less nervous than some of the other teams, with Margo telling Radio Times: "We probably weren’t as nervous as we should’ve been! I think we had a little bit of chutzpah. We’re used to travelling, we’re grown-ups and I think we were a little bit gung ho." Mark added: "For me, it was all about having fun and I knew Margo is a fun person to be with so I was definitely looking forward to it." Why did Mark and Margo sign up for Race Across the World? Mark and Margo signed up for Race Across the World to continue their friendship, something that had been Julie's dying wish. "Julie, my late wife, was a big fan of it but she would never have done it and one of her last wishes was that Margo and myself continue the friendship that we’d been building while caring for Julie," Mark told Radio Times. "This just seemed an extension of that, in a way, of building that friendship that we started." He continued: "I met Margo a long, long time ago and she was this very wild, carefree person and so I never really got on w…

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Who are Jo and Kush? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
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date: 2026-04-02T11:00:49.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Let the race begin!
encoded: The time has finally come for Race Across the World to return to screens for a thrilling sixth season – and it might just be the most demanding yet. The new series, which kicks off tonight (2 April), will follow five teams as they race more than 12,000km across Europe and Asia, as they trace parts of the ancient Silk Road, testing themselves both physically and emotionally. With a budget of just £26 a day, the teams must navigate their travels without smartphones, internet access or bank cards, and best friends Jo and Kush are up for the challenge. "I feel like being a Scouser, it’s quite easy to fit in around that kind of environment [of talking to strangers]," Jo told Radio Times ahead of the series launch. But just who are they? Scroll on to learn more about the Race Across the World 2026 contestants. Who are Jo and Kush? Relationship: Best friends Jo and Kush are childhood best friends from Liverpool, who are heading into the race hoping their "Scouse charm" will help them throughout their adventure. The 19-year-olds have been best friends for over 15 years, with their parents having met at a play group when they were toddlers. Having been friends for so long, the pair weren't worried the race would affect them, with Kush telling Radio Times: "We were very confident that it wouldn’t get high pressure. Our friendship was strong enough to overcome any sort of challenges that it faced." During the race, the pair agreed to compromise between sightseeing and focusing on the race. "I think at the back of our heads we wanted to win but, for me, the experiences were far more appealing," Jo said. Why did Jo and Kush want to take part in Race Across the World? It was Kush's idea to sign up for the series, and Jo didn't need any convincing as they had planned to go travelling whether they were accepted for the show or not. "I was just on Instagram [and] I'd seen the advert for it," Kush told Radio Times."I never watched it, but my mum and my brothers have [and] they loved …

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Who are Puja and Roshni? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
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date: 2026-04-02T11:00:47.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: It won't be an easy race.
encoded: As Race Across the World makes a return to TV screens tonight, viewers will be introduced to five intrepid duos as they embark on a journey of a lifetime. Among the teams are cousins Puja and Roshni, who admit the race has strengthened their relationship in ways they hadn't expected. "This has definitely strengthened us. We found out a lot about each other in ways that you wouldn’t unless you’re living with someone," Roshni told Radio Times. Tonight Puja and Roshni, along with the other contestants, find themselves in Palermo on the island of Sicily, as they learn of their first checkpoint: Fiskardo on the island of Kefalonia. How to get there? Well, audiences will have to tune in tonight to find out – but in the meantime, why not get to know more about the duo taking part in Race Across the World 2026. Who are Puja and Roshni? Relationship: Cousins Puja, 31, and her cousin Roshni, 32 are from London who have spent their 20s building successful careers as a doctor and software engineer respectively, and found themselves putting their wanderlust on hold. Heading into the race, the cousins were both worried about completely different things, with Roshni worried about food, especially given they are both vegetarian. "I feel like we knew that there were sacrifices that we had to make during this whole expedition of ours," Roshni told Radio Times. As for Puja, her biggest worry was running out of toiletries, adding: "I realised as we went on it was one of my biggest fears and then having to use our budget to buy deodorant I think would have made me cry." Why did Puja and Roshni sign up for Race Across the World? Puja had originally signed up for the show a few years ago with a friend, but was then advised to do it with someone she'd known for a long time and so reapplied with Roshni. Roshni wasn't too keen to begin with, telling Radio Times: "It was a few months after we’d both just gotten married and I was house hunting and trying to be an adult and leaving work for thr…

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Who are Andrew and Molly? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
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date: 2026-04-02T11:00:34.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: Will they go the distance?
encoded: It's time to clear your Thursday night 8pm schedules all over again as Race Across the World returns for another thrilling season on BBC One. Tonight (2 April), audiences will be introduced to five intrepid duos as they embark on the journey of a lifetime, retracing parts of the ancient Silk Road. Among those pairs are father and daughter duo Andrew and Molly, who were most nervous about whether or not they'd be able to do the race at all. Molly told Radio Times: "It was more just doing well. We knew we’d get there eventually, but how was that eventually going to happen?" As their journey begins, scroll on to find out more about the Race Across the World 2026 contestants. Who are Andrew and Molly? Relationship: Father and daughter Junior doctor Molly, 23, and her father Andrew, 54 have always been close, but as Molly prepares to begin her medical career, she wants to prove to her dad that she is more capable than he gives her credit for. Going into the race, to pair don't have much of a strategy, as they hope most of all they have the best possible time. "We’re thinking about it all the time, but there is so much unknown. You don't know where you're going; you don’t know what to pack - all those kinds of things," Andrew told the BBC ahead of the race. "So, I guess strategy has not been a part that we have really thought about. We just want to experience the culture and see things. We haven’t spoken about winning, it’s about the experiences, but the competitive nature is there within us which will come out when it has to." While Molly added: "For us, winning would be second to doing it. We’re competitive by nature and we will give it 100 per cent no matter what, but if that's us coming last, or if that's us coming first, we will just do our best to do what we can. We haven't traveled like this before. "We don't know languages so we’re maybe on the back foot in comparison to the other couples." Why did Andrew and Molly sign up for Race Across the World? It was Andrew'…

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Who are Katie and Harrison? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
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date: 2026-04-02T11:00:06.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
description: The siblings had an interesting game plan to get along during the race.
encoded: The time has come for Race Across the World season 6, as a new group of pairs take on a journey like no other. Kicking off tonight (2 April), the five teams will begin their race of more than 12,000 as they travel across Europe and Asia. Among the teams are Harrison and Katie, the latter of whom was quite stressed during the race when she learned their final checkpoint was in Mongolia. "I’d packed for Brazil," Katie told Radio Times. "I just really thought we were going to Brazil so I was worried about my clothes, and I’d heard Mongolia is cold." As their journey begins, scroll on to learn more about Race Across the World contestants Katie and Harrison. Who are Katie and Harrison? Relationship: Siblings Katie, 21, and Harrison, 23, are inseparable siblings who do everything together – but when it comes to the race, they couldn't be more different. The pair headed into the race with a game plan, but specifically one to ensure they remained as close as they were before the show. Katie explained: "Our race relationship was slightly different to our home relationship because we were nice to each other. At home, it’s constant banter and taking the mick out of each other, so I suppose the race did help with our relationship in that aspect." "We do everything together, so we had a strong relationship and foundation going into the race, but we made a conscious effort to not wind each other up," Harrison added. Why did Katie and Harrison sign up for Race Across the World? Harrison has always been a huge fan of Race Across the World and after being sent the link to applications by their mum, all he needed to do was convince Katie. "I was excited for the race but it was the TV aspect I was nervous for," Katie told Radio Times. "It was just something very different." But Katie's nerves soon subsided, and it was being on the race that helped her self confidence grow. She explained: "I learned to be a bit more confident in myself and just the fact you can talk to strangers and ge…

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The Traitors' Harry Clark confirmed to have dream come true in new documentary as he meets the Pope
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date: 2026-04-01T09:50:42.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: His "seemingly impossible dream" came true!
encoded: Did Harry Clark really get to meet the Pope? Well, it's a question that many asked themselves following the announcement of Harry Clark Goes to Rome, a documentary series following the reality TV star on a personal pilgrimage. After anticipation built, the BBC has finally confirmed that Clark achieves his "seemingly impossible dream" of meeting Pope Leo XIV, and audiences will be able to see the deeply moving moment tomorrow night (2 April). The documentary follows the former Traitors winner on a personal pilgrimage to Rome in search of answers abut faith, identity and what it means to be a "good" Catholic in the modern world. But at the centre of his journey was to meet one of the most powerful figures on the planet. And against all odds, he does just that. In an extraordinary moment, Clark is granted a private audience with Pope Leo XIV and what follows is a heartfelt, surreal and humorous encounter "that captures the spirit of the film". On meeting the Pope, Clark said: "I never thought the Pope would want to meet me but here we are. It was a life-changing experience and it was great to do it alongside my mum. It’s one of the coolest experiences of my life. "It was the first time in my life my mind was blown and I thought wow, I'm just a kid from a council house in Slough and here I am sitting opposite Pope Leo XIV talking about the importance of mental health awareness and that whether you have faith or not, life is worth living. "My message to other young people is to never let anyone tell you you can’t achieve or accomplish something. Keep dreaming big." The experience is even more poignant for Clark, as he shares the moment with his mum, the person who first instilled his faith and supported him through the most challenging moments of his life. Harry Clark Goes to Rome airs on Thursday 2 April at 10:40pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendat…

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Adrian Mole casting revealed for upcoming reboot – and they should be familiar to Alan Carr fans
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date: 2026-03-31T15:06:47.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Adrian Mole is returning to screens in a new BBC adaptation.
encoded: Oliver Savell is set to take on the lead role of Adrian in the BBC’s upcoming reboot of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾. The 10-part series, which is based on Sue Townsend’s best-selling book of the same name, was confirmed in November last year. The BBC also revealed at the time that a nationwide search was under way to find a young actor to take on the lead role – a part famously played by Gian Sammarco in a 1985 adaptation of the novel by Thames TV. Now, The Sun has reported that Savell, who starred as the young Alan Carr in ITV's autobiographical series Changing Ends, is set to take on the role. An insider told the publication: “Thanks to playing a slightly awkward bespectacled Alan during his schoolboy years on Changing Ends, producers could see he’d fit right into the Mole role." The BBC declined to provide comment on the story but Radio Times understands this to be true. The new series, which comes from Ludwig production company Big Talk Studios, is being penned by a writing team led by One Day author David Nicholls. Others set to write episodes across the series include Caitlin Moran and Caroline Moran (Raised by Wolves), Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor (Everyone Else Burns), and Jack Rooke (Big Boys). The official synopsis says: "It’s New Year’s Day 1981 and Adrian starts his uniquely funny diary about family life and being a teenager before the advent of mobile phones and social media." It continues: "With only a multi-coloured ballpoint pen as his guide, Adrian worries about his spots, his parents’ divorce, the torment of first love and the fact he’s never seen a female nipple. "As Adrian's mother Pauline wrestles with her feminist awakening, his father George struggles with being made redundant in an unforgiving economy. Adrian’s wider world is made up of a host of memorable characters like his 'treacle-haired beloved' Pandora, his take-no-prisoners Grandma and his unlikely friend, the foul-mouthed pensioner Bert Baxter. "This vivid portrait …

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BBC confirms new factual drama focused on the murder of Sarah Everard by Wayne Couzens
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date: 2026-03-31T13:02:28.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes writer Jeff Pope is behind the production.
encoded: The BBC has commissioned a new factual drama focusing on the events surrounding the death of Sarah Everard, who was murdered by a serving police officer in London in 2021. The two-part drama, which is currently untitled, “will examine the circumstances that allowed a sexual offender to become, and remain, a Metropolitan Police officer,” according to the BBC. It will also consider “the impact these failings have had on public confidence in policing, particularly in light of the epidemic of violence against women and girls”. Wayne Couzens was found guilty of abducting, raping and murdering Everard in 2021. The series is being penned by award-winning writer Jeff Pope, who has previously turned real-life stories into TV drama with the likes of Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes and A Confession. He also executive produced the BBC’s The Reckoning, which examined the crimes of Jimmy Savile, and ITV’s See No Evil: The Moors Murders, which focused on the murders committed by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Pope said in a statement: “Wayne Couzens should never have been a police officer, but opportunities to deny him that privilege were missed. That he was still a serving officer on the night of March 3rd 2021, after committing numerous sexual offences over a long period of time, was a tragedy waiting to happen, and the key question asked by this drama.” Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said that Pope will "treat this with the utmost care, helping to ensure that the issues that led to Sarah Everard’s murder remain in the public consciousness for years to come, whilst continuing to hold the police to account". She added: “Drama has a unique ability to sensitively and respectfully tackle real-life subjects and this series will explore the impact of this horrific crime, the misogyny and failings from within the Met Police and what lessons can be learnt." Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more …

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Who Do You Think You Are? season 23 confirms celebrity line-up from EastEnders legend to British TV acting royalty
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date: 2026-03-30T10:57:49.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: This year's line-up has been described as "unmissable".
encoded: The BBC has unveiled the cast for the upcoming series of Who Do You Think You Are?, featuring famous faces from all corners of the entertainment industry. The next instalment of the genealogy programme will feature eight celebrities as they delve into their roots to discover their incredible family histories. Across each episode, the stars will uncover extraordinary stories of strength, love, tragedy, rebellion and resilience as they journey across the UK from London to Glasgow and even globally, travelling to Australia, Tasmania, Italy, India, the Bahamas and Kenya. The line-up for an "unmissable" 23rd season includes Adeel Akhtar, Amy Dowden, Harriet Walter, Joe Swash, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Ruth Madeley, Toby Jones and Zoe Ball. In the upcoming series, audiences will follow multi award-winning actor Adeel Akhtar as he traces his Indian-Kenyan roots to a sea voyage from Gujarat and stumbles on his ancestors' pioneering role in the foundation of Nairobi. Meanwhile, professional dancer Amy Dowden steps away from the dance floor to solve a family murder, with the investigation leading her to a farmhouse in West Wales and a valley named after her ancestor. Olivier and Emmy award-winning actor Dame Harriet Walter uncovers a family member's secret intelligence role during the Second World War, while Joe Swash journeys into his family history that takes him from Little Italy to south Italy. For decorated athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson, she explores her Bahamian roots in the Exuma Islands, tracing her family's migration to Miami at a time of racial segregation and the terrifying rise of the Ku Klux Klan. Elsewhere, Ruth Madeley unearths a long-buried family secret about an adoption, a mystery that requires DNA testing and meticulous genealogical detective work to uncover a lost ancestor. Veteran stage and screen actor Toby Jones investigates a family rumour that leads him from the Theatre Royal in Margate to Meerut in North India, where his great-great-grandfather …

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What channel is Wales v Northern Ireland international friendly on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
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date: 2026-03-30T10:04:55.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC One
subject: BBC Three
subject: BBC Two
description: Check out how to watch Wales v Northern Ireland in an international friendly, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
encoded: Wales host Northern Ireland on Tuesday evening in what is set to be a sombre international friendly at the Cardiff City Stadium. The pair were hoping to be battling for a World Cup place but defeats in the qualifying play-off semi-finals last Thursday ended their hopes of reaching this summer's tournament in North America. Wales were on course to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina before a late Edin Dzeko equaliser took the game to extra-time and then penalties, where Craig Bellamy's side suffered a gutwrenching defeat. The odds were always stacked against Northern Ireland, who travelled to Bergamo to face Italy and lost 2-0 despite a battling display from Michael O'Neill's young squad. In a cruel quirk of the schedule, neither nation will have long to lick their wounds and must instead ready themselves for a friendly on Tuesday evening. Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Wales v Northern Ireland 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 Wales v Northern Ireland? Wales v Northern Ireland will take place on Tuesday 31 March 2026. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. Wales v Northern Ireland kick-off time Wales v Northern Ireland will kick off at 7:45pm. What TV channel is Wales v Northern Ireland on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One Wales, BBC One Northern Ireland, and BBC Three. There is also Welsh language coverage of the game on S4C. How to live stream Wales v Northern Ireland online You can live stream the online match via BBC iPlayer. The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app. Is Wales v Northern Ireland on radio? Unfortunately this match will not be aired on national radio. Check your local BBC radio station for more information. Advertisement Wales v Northern Ireland odds In working partner…

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Strictly Come Dancing star reveals upset at axe from show: "My world fell apart"
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date: 2026-03-30T10:00:34.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
description: Michelle Tsiakkas is the fourth professional to be dropped from this year's show.
encoded: Michelle Tsiakkas has shared her upset at being dropped from the Strictly Come Dancing professionals line-up. Over the last couple of weeks, the BBC has confirmed a flurry of exits, including Karen Hauer, Luba Mushtuk and Nadiya Bychkova, though is yet to officially confirm that Tsiakkas won't be returning. In an interview with The Sun, Tsiakkas revealed she was told about her future on the programme during a "30-minute video call" with the show's executive producer, in which she "burst into tears" upon hearing the decision. "It felt like my world was falling apart, my dream was shattered. I gave my everything to the show for the four years, it was my whole life," she told the publication. "It felt out of the blue. It was very tough. I was heartbroken. I went through so many emotions. I gave my life to Strictly." Radio Times has reached out to the BBC for comment. Tsiakkas claimed she "wasn't given a reason" as to why she was being dropped from the line-up, "which made it harder to digest". She added: "I was the second youngest female dancer on the cast. I was just told they were going in a different direction and wanted new faces to freshen it up." The Cypriot dancer is now the fourth pro to be dropped from this year's line-up, though reports have suggested that Gorka Márquez has also been dropped. It had previously been reported that Strictly producers were after a "fresh start", with a source telling The Sun at the time: "There are major changes taking place with dancers having meetings about their contracts over the next few weeks. Bosses want a fresh start and to bring in new faces after all the drama in recent years and create a new era." The BBC is yet to comment on Tsiakkas's exit, though Radio Times understands that plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be announced in due course. Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer later this year. Add Strictly Come Dancing to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for dail…

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BBC confirms new Queen Elizabeth II documentary with "powerful archive" footage and all-new interviews for late monarch's centenary
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date: 2026-03-29T23:01:41.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The documentary will tell the story of modern Britain through the prism of Queen Elizabeth II's life.
encoded: Queen Elizabeth II will be the subject of a new BBC One documentary exploring a century of change through the prism of her life. The one-hour documentary, which will mark what would have been the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, will explore the life and legacy of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, and also reflect on the social and cultural shifts that shaped the century of her reign. “Spanning an era that saw the nation move from the age of Empire to the rise of celebrity culture — from the Blitz to the 2012 London Olympics — Queen Elizabeth II lived through extraordinary change," the official synopsis teases. It continues: "More than a witness to history, she became an enduring symbol of continuity in a rapidly evolving world. Through the prism of her life, the documentary tells the story of modern Britain in a richly historical and emotionally resonant exploration of both The Queen and the people she served.” 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. The documentary will feature “powerful archive” footage and new interviews, including contributions from Dame Helen Mirren, Barack Obama, Sir David Attenborough, Dame Sheila Hancock and HM Queen Camilla, among others. Catherine Catton, Head of Factual Entertainment and Events said in a statement: “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century explores the life of her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II through the lens of a century of change and offers an important reflection on how modern Britain has been shaped.” An air date will be announced in due course. 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.

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Strictly Come Dancing 'in talks' with comedian as Claudia Winkleman replacement amid reshuffle
type: item
date: 2026-03-29T10:18:49.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The rumour mill continues to swirl over who could be replacing Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly...
encoded: Miranda Hart is reportedly in “secret talks” to replace Claudia Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing. Rumours have been rife about who could be taking over the reigns from Winkleman and Tess Daly following their exit from the show in October last year, with the names thrown into the mix so far having included Emma Willis, Zoe Ball and Mel Giedroyc. And it's now been reported that comedian Hart is considered the “perfect replacement” for Winkleman thanks to her “similar” sense of humour. A source told The Sun: “Miranda signing for Strictly would be a massive coup for the BBC. 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. “The feeling is that her style of comedy is very similar to Claudia’s sense of humour, making her a perfect replacement." The source continued: “She’s also one of very few people in the entertainment world who is widely known and recognised by just her first name.” When contacted by Radio Times, a BBC spokesperson said in a statement: "Plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed in due course." Hart rose to fame starring in her self-titled BBC sitcom, which ran from 2009 to 2015 and became a huge hit for the network, winning several Bafta nominations. She previously appeared Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, featuring in a pre-recorded segment to offer advice and support to her friend and Miranda co-star Sarah Hadland, who was competing on the series. Earlier this month it was reported that there is the possibility of a third Strictly host being considered the show in an attempt to “freshen up” the series. A source told The Sun: “It’s likely a decision on whether it’s two hosts or three, and who will get the roles, won’t be decided until summer. The BBC are making a lot of changes to the pro dancer line-up and now that is out of the way, they can…

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