Sheridan Smith "high stakes" crime drama from The Responder creator has release date confirmed on BBC One
The new series is set within the dodgy dealings of a Liverpool casino.
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 together. "I'm hoping people will find it funny, dark, but most of all full of love, life and entertainment and I can't wait for the world to see it." The Cage starts Sunday 26 April at 9pm on BBC One, and will be available as a boxset on BBC iPlayer. Add The Cage to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly favourite Janette Manrara addresses future of hosting role amid new presenter rumours
The It Takes Two Host remained tight-lipped on her Strictly plans.
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 “too busy” for the entertainment programme. After initially 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." 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 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.
Alison Hammond makes Strictly U-turn as she says she's "not too busy" to host
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 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.
Peter Capaldi confirms he rejected Celebrity Traitors season 2 – and explains why
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 recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is on The Claudia Winkleman Show tonight?
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.
Who left The Apprentice this week? All the eliminated candidates from season 20
**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 Apprentice and fall just short of the final. You invest so much time, energy and belief into the process, so getting fired at this stage does sting. "That said, I’m incredibly proud of how far I got. It’s a huge milestone and a massive achievement for me, and something I’ll always look back on with pride. I’ve learned a huge amount about business, about resilience and about myself and I’ll take that forward." Kieran McCartney - Week 10 Last week, Kieran was told by Lord Sugar he’d be the next project manager – but if his team failed, he’d be fired. Unfortunately for Kieran, his team failed and as a man of his word, Kieran bowed out before Lord Sugar could even fire him. Kieran said of his exit: “I think I am quite loud and out there and I am quite an easy person to blame if it all goes wrong because I put my ideas out, whereas some people don’t get noticed as much. I could have stayed if I fought for my spot.” Rothna Akhtar - Week 10 After Kieran’s firing, Rothna and Dan were left to battle it out for a place in next week’s interview round. Due to not selling anything during the pitches, Rothna was fired by Lord Sugar. Speaking on being fired Rothna said: “It was disappointing in that immediate moment, but it wasn't a complete shock because I was standing against Dan, who I knew had a really good business. I was in shock because I was so close to the final five and I just felt this wave of disappointment. But slight relief because it's an intense process. It was gut-wrenching when you're so close to making final five.” Conor Galvin - Week 9 As Lord Sugar and his grandson Joe watched on while the candidates sold their products live on air, they were not impressed. In the boardroom, it was a fiery showdown when the losing team's project manager Conor brought back Kieran and Levi. Kieran managed to stay another week by making a deal with Lord Sugar, but it was goodbye for Conor and Levi. He said: "I was disappointed to be fired, but I thought as project manager, when I got no sales, my head was definitely on the chopping block." Levi Hague - Week 9 Along with Conor, Levi was brought back into the boardroom and it was double firing time from Lord Sugar! Asked how it felt to be fired, Levi said: "I weren't shocked if I'm honest, I sort of expected it to come. Lord Sugar tends to invest in things like recruitment, trades and beauty brands, and when I came in with personalised pet cremation urns it’s quite a niche industry that a lot of people don’t really know about yet. "I understood it might not be something he fully saw the potential in straight away. So when I was fired, I wasn’t upset, I was actually quite relieved and ready to get back home to my business, my wife and my six-month-old daughter." Harry Clough - Week 8 Harry was brought back into the boardroom by Kieran, who was project manager on the losing team. But between Harry and Conor, Lord Sugar decided to fire Harry due to his purchasing of the stand-up paddle board being at too high a cost compared to the winning team. For Harry, being fired was "extraordinary", describing the moment as "a weird experience". He explained: "I kind of felt it coming because I was in the boardroom with Kieran and Conor, who are the biggest characters on the show. So, I thought I didn't stand a chance against those guys. "But then I was just really sad. I loved the whole process, filming was insane and everything was awesome. But then you just leave and you didn't see them again and then it is just back to normal life. I was happy with how far I got, but I was definitely gutted to go." Rajan Gill - Week 7 Rajan Gill became the tenth candidate to be fired from The Apprentice. Rajan was brought back to the boardroom by project manager Lawrence for his "lack of contribution", of which Lord Sugar agreed. Asked how it felt to be fired, Rajan said: "Well, it's never a great feeling. I think as candidates, we put so much into the process. So there is disappointment when you are sat there in the boardroom and you know, you ultimately see Lord Sugar's finger point across towards you. But I also look back at it now as part of the journey. You take the feedback, you reflect on it, and you move forward. "And I always like to think that being fired does not define you as an individual. Let’s say you’re watching the Olympics, you wouldn’t say that the people who don’t win are losers. No, they made it to the Olympics. Being a part of the actual show is such an incredible accolade I'll always keep with me. So yes, there's definitely a level of bittersweet." Megan Ruiter - Week 6 Megan was project manager this week and was in charge of organising the lagoon tour. Having done corporate events in the past, Megan thought this was the task she could sail through, but she found herself in the firing line after leading her team to a loss of $290 due to the clients asking for a 50 per cent refund for their raw and cold food and their kayaking activity which left them eating dinner in wet clothes. Speaking of her exit, Megan said: "I was absolutely devastated. I felt like there was a lot more that I could have shown to Lord Sugar. I feel like there was a lot more tasks where I could have shown more of the skill set that I've got. When I got fired, I was absolutely gutted and especially to be fired on a task that, on paper, is my most ideal task." Carrington Saunders - Week 6 Carrington's raw and cold potato wedges during the task left a poor taste, and led to her being fired by Lord Sugar. She said of her exit: "I can say it didn't hurt as much because it wasn't just me getting fired. So, it was more of a ‘wow’ moment opposed to something that was entirely sad. It wasn't until a few days later in when the sadness kicked in." Andrea Cooper - Week 6 Andrea's conflict with Kieran during a successful negotiation saw them her back in the boardroom alongside Megan and Lord Sugar wasn't impressed and pointed his firing finger at her. "I were actually okay about being fired but I'll be honest with you, I don't think I deserved to be," Andrea said of her exit. "It were a terrible task for me, it were another one where I was in the kitchen, which is just not my forte at all. "I'm not saying I was surprised because by my calculations, it could have possibly been a triple firing that week. But if there were only going to be one or two fired, I didn't think that it should have been me." Vanessa Tetteh-Squire - Week 5 Vanessa's failures as project manager led to her being fired, with Lord Sugar deciding that due to her poor leadership, a large loss in profit and the poor manufacturing of the bouquets, it was her turn to be fired from the process. "I was gutted. Absolutely gutted. I don't believe it was my time to go," Vanessa said of her firing. "I kind of just feel like my fate was already decided from when I put myself up because nobody else wanted the job, and we know from Apprentice history that the PM will always get the blame should anything go wrong. "So, I was really gutted that my risk of putting myself up for a task, that I knew nothing about, wasn’t seen as me being a risk taker, or willing to do whatever it took to get the result. It was taken as though I decided to do something I knew nothing about." 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 9 April 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.
EastEnders reveals Ravi Gulati mental health storyline to reach climax this month - as key charity involvement confirmed
Ravi Gulati's emotional turmoil reaches a crisis point this April.
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 Service at Samaritans, added: "Storylines responsibly reflecting experiences of mental health and suicide can help tackle stigma and encourage viewers who might be struggling to talk about how they are feeling. "We’re proud to have supported EastEnders with covering Ravi’s self-harm and mental health crisis sensitively and grateful for their efforts in making this as safe as possible. We hope it helps anyone watching to seek support if they need it." If you need help and support on issues raised within this article, please visit Samaritans, CALM, Rethink Mental Illness and Mind for guidance. Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Vicki Fowler and Zack Hudson targeted by mystery blackmailer EastEnders reveals Jasmine Fisher trial outcome and emotional exit in dramatic early BBC iPlayer release EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap? 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.
The Repair Shop delivers emotional restoration of ballet shoes worn by Britain’s first Black professional ballerina
Julie Felix was left "winded" upon seeing the restoration.
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 to catch them," she said. "And I just think, 'Mum, look at these'. That's what she wanted, and she wanted them in her house so she could see them every day. So, thank you The Repair Shop." Felix was awarded an MBE in 2024 for her outstanding contributions to dance education and worked as Head of Dance at St Martin's Girls School in Solihull until her retirement. The Repair Shop continues on Wednesday 15 April at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Add The Repair Shop 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.
When is Eurovision 2026? Everything you need to know ahead of the contest
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 - 'Bangaranga' - DARA Croatia - 'Andromeda' - LELEK Cyprus - 'JALLA' - Antigoni Czechia - 'CROSSROADS' - Daniel Zizka Denmark 'Før Vi Går Hjem' - Søren Torpegaard Lund Estonia - 'Too Epic To Be True' - Vanilla Ninja Finland - 'Liekinheitin' - Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen France - 'Regarde!' - Monroe Georgia - 'On Replay' - Bzikebi Germany - 'Fire' - Sarah Engels Greece - 'Ferto' - Akylas Israel - 'Michelle' - Noam Bettan Italy - 'Per Sempre Sì' - Sal Da Vinci Latvia - 'Ēnā' - Atvara Lithuania - 'Sólo Quiero Más' - Lion Ceccah Luxembourg - 'Mother Nature' - Eva Marija Malta - 'Bella' - AIDAN Moldova - 'Viva, Moldova!' - Satoshi Montenegro - 'Nova Zora' - Tamara Živković Norway - 'YA YA YA' - JONAS LOVV Poland - 'Pray' - ALICJA Portugal - 'Rosa' - Bandidos do Cante Romania - 'Choke Me' - Alexandra Căpitănescu San Marino - 'Superstar' - SENHIT Serbia - 'Kraj Mene' - LAVINA Sweden - 'My System' - FELICIA Switzerland - 'Alice' - Veronica Fusaro Ukraine - 'Ridnym' - LELÉKA United Kingdom - 'Eins, Zwei, Drei' - Look Mum No Computer The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to take part in the event due to the ongoing war in Gaza. This year, a number of countries will boycott the contest following the European Broadcasting Union’s decision not to expel Israel from the competition. At the EBU general assembly in December 2025, a vote was held to introduce new rules that would stop governments and third parties from disproportionately promoting songs to influence voters. No vote was held on Israel’s participation. The EBU said in a statement: "A large majority of members agreed that there was no need for a further vote on participation and that the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should proceed as planned, with the additional safeguards in place." Following this, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland confirmed they would not participate in this year’s Eurovision. Irish broadcaster RTÉ said: "RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there, which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk." The BBC, which broadcasts the competition in the UK, has said it supports the decision made by the EBU. "This is about enforcing the rules of the EBU and being inclusive," it said in a statement. The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 winner suggests popular couple to take over from Tess and Claudia
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 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.
Alison Hammond reveals she has been approached for Strictly Come Dancing presenting job: "It’s unrealistic"
Could Alison Hammond be a replacement for Tess Daly or Claudia Winkleman?
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 replacement for Tess and Claudia has been the British actress and comedienne Miranda Hart, but the BBC has yet to confirm who is due to take over the reins of the show. Read More: Graham Norton's "high-stakes" new ITV game show finally gets its start date confirmed Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? confirms contestant wins full £1 million prize pot on Jeremy Clarkson quiz 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 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 Southampton v Arsenal FA Cup quarter-final on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Southampton v Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
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 Arsenal online You can watch the match on TNT Sports via a HBO Max sport 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 HBO Max app. HBO Max is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: hbomax.com Watch Southampton v Arsenal live on TNT Sports via HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports Is Southampton v Arsenal 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. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live 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 Southampton v Arsenal odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Southampton (17/2) Draw (9/2) Arsenal (3/10)* Bet Boost odds: Riccardo Calafiori to score with a header – 11/2 6/1 For all the latest football odds and more, visit bet365 today. Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. 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Peaky Blinders sequel TV series confirms British film icon in major recast - plus more starry new cast members
There's a new face for Duke Shelby on the way...
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 announcements to come, and Peaky is on the road again." The series is already filming in Birmingham and will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK and on Netflix globally. Read More: What happens to Arthur Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man? Peaky Blinders veteran reacts to [SPOILER]'s shocking fate: "You want it to be as explosive as the character has been" Rebecca Ferguson reveals why she studied Cillian Murphy’s sex scenes and how intimacy coordinators were used for Peaky Blinders film Peaky Blinders' Cillian Murphy talks casting his "acting hero" in the film – as writer reveals how this impacted villainous role Peaky Blinders veteran Sophie Rundle remembers late Helen McCrory: "It's devastating that she's not here to finish it" Finn Shelby explained - what happened in the Peaky Blinders finale? Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is now available on Netflix– sign up from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media. Add Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man 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 Film 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 Chelsea v Port Vale FA Cup match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Chelsea v Port Vale in the FA Cup, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
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 without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the HBO Max app. HBO Max is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: hbomax.com Watch Chelsea v Port Vale live on TNT Sports via HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports Is Chelsea v Port Vale 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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What is the Race Across the World 2026 route?
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 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.
Race Across the World 2026 line-up: Meet the pairs competing in this breathtaking journey from Europe to Mongolia
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 architect from London is racing with his sister-in-law Margo, 59, a hypnotherapist from Liverpool. You’re in-laws, who at one point didn't get on and yet you took on this journey — why? Mark: My late wife Julia was a big fan of the show but she would never have done it, she liked five-star hotels! One of Julia’s last wishes [before she died in July 2022] was that Margo and I continue the friendship we’d been building while caring for her. This was a way of doing that. What was your reaction when you learnt the final checkpoint was in Mongolia? Margo: I don’t do cold! Mark: I had an inkling it could be Mongolia. Very few people go, so I was thrilled. What were you most nervous about? Margo: We probably weren’t as nervous as we should’ve been! We had a little bit of chutzpah. We’re used to travelling, we’re grown-ups and we were a little bit gung-ho. Did you agree to prioritise sightseeing or the race? Margo: We thought that it would be nice to see things but how we got along was my priority. Mark: Our intention was to be the oldest couple to win. What did you learn about yourselves along the way? Mark: It was a turning point in my life. I’m quite shy and introverted. But on one particular leg of the race, I had an out-of-body experience in a way and it changed my view of life. Margo: We were both surprised at how much we were there for each other. We read the world in different ways, our brains work completely differently but we found common ground and connected. Would you go on another adventure together? Margo: Absolutely! Mark: It was great fun being with Margo and we work well together and enjoy each other’s company. I could see us doing something again. Looking to plan your next holiday? Request brochures for European and worldwide escorted tours, plus ocean and river cruises from our travel partners Katie and Harrison Account manager Katie, 21, is racing with her brother Harrison, 23, a finance assistant from Manchester. Whose idea was it to sign up? Harrison: It was my idea. Our mum sent us the link. It’s a show I’ve always watched. I just needed to convince Katie because she was scared of doing it until we got there. Katie: I was excited for the race, but nervous about the TV aspect. What was your reaction when you learnt that the final checkpoint was in Mongolia? Katie: I was stressed because I’d packed for Brazil, I really thought we were going there so I was worried about my clothes! What made you most nervous about the task? Harrison: I was concerned about being hungry. Did the race test your relationship? Katie: It strengthened it. 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. Harrison: 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. Was there an item you were happy you packed? Katie: My face masks, especially because your skin gets so dry. It was a nice luxury. Harrison: I was pretty practical. My calculator and my notebook made me feel better. What did you learn about yourselves on the race? Katie: To be a bit more confident in myself. It made me view the world differently. Harrison: I live quite a regimented life so I think I discovered a different side to me that maybe I didn’t know existed. Would you go on another adventure together? Harrison: We’ve been waiting to finish my exams, then maybe South America. Katie: You keep saying maybe, but it’s a definitely! Andrew and Molly Geography teacher Andrew, 54, is racing with his daughter Molly, 23, a junior doctor from Northern Ireland. Whose idea was it to sign up? Andrew: I decided to fill out the form. Molly was sitting her finals. Never in a million years did we think we’d be picked. What were you most nervous about? Andrew: Would we fall out? That was my biggest fear. Molly: Just doing well. I thought we’d get there eventually, but how was that going to happen? Did the experience change you? Andrew: It gave me confidence and courage. To stop overthinking and seize the moment. Molly: For me, it was realising you can’t plan the future. Stop worrying about it because you’ll get through it and it’ll be OK. Was there a luxury you wish you’d taken with you? Andrew: A spare razor! Molly: A nice outfit. Who was better at approaching strangers to ask for help? Molly: There was a strategy. Daddy went to older people and I approached young people. Did you agree to prioritise sightseeing or the race? Molly: We said that we live and die by whatever call we make at that moment. There’s no “You said that” or “That was a bad idea”. Andrew: We just wanted to enjoy it. Kush and Jo Kush, 19, a gap-year student is racing with best fried Jo, a 19-year-old college student from Liverpool. Whose idea was it to apply? Kush: It was mine! I was on Instagram and saw the advert. I called Jo and said, “Do you want to sign up for this?” and he was like, “Yeah, sound.” Jo: We felt like we didn’t have anything to lose! Were you worried your friendship would be tested? Kush: We were confident it was strong enough to overcome any sort of challenges. Was it difficult to live without your phones? Kush: It was a blessing in disguise. The worst part was not being able to contact my mum and family. Jo: In the first week I was craving it quite a lot, but the race requires so much attention. Did you agree to prioritise sightseeing or the race? Kush: We decided to compromise. When we applied, I was more “Let’s just experience everything”. But Jo was very determined and said, “We’ve got to win.” The latest issue of Radio Times is out on Tuesday 24 March – subscribe here. 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 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 return of Amanda Holden for its "gripping, high‑stakes quiz show"
Contestant applications for the new season are now open.
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 Inner Circle will once again see famous faces paired with members of the public as they try and bluff their way to the exciting end game. "We’re thrilled to bring it back bigger than before, and we can’t wait for viewers to see what’s in store for series two." The celebrity cast for season 2 is yet to be announced but applications are now open for contestants to take part in The Celebrity Inner Circle. The Celebrity Inner Circle season 1 is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Add The Celebrity Inner Circle to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Mark and Margo? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
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 with her. But Julia was the binding cement." 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 to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Jo and Kush? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
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 it. I was like, 'It'll be really funny to apply just to show them, and be like, look what I've done.' I literally called Jo and I was like, 'Do you want to sign up for this? And he was like yeah sound.'" "We didn’t have anything to lose, like, we apply and we get denied and we’ll still go travelling anyway or we apply, we get accepted and we go travelling anyway," Jo added. 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 to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Puja and Roshni? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
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 three months didn’t sound like the smartest decision. "But I was with my husband and he saw Puja’s message and he was like, 'Are you stupid? Call her back!'" 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 to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Andrew and Molly? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
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's idea to sign up for Race Across the World, not thinking that they would be accepted to take part. "I decided to fill out the form; Molly was sitting her finals and we just put the form in and expected nothing," Andrew told Radio Times. "Never in a million years thought we’d be picked." As Molly described it, she and father joked it was "a joke gone too far", but soon they found themselves in Italy ready to take on the adventure of a lifetime. Molly told Radio Times: "The only thing we said to each other before was we live and die by whatever call we make at that moment. There’s no ‘you said that’ or ‘that was a bad idea’." 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 to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Katie and Harrison? Meet Race Across the World 2026 contestants
The siblings had an interesting game plan to get along during the race.
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 get on a train and nothing bad is going to happen. It made me view the world in a better perspective." While Harrison told Radio Times: "I live quite a strictly, regimented life so I think I learned a different side to me that maybe I didn’t know existed or I didn’t want to explore. I need to get back to him as soon as possible." 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 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.
The Traitors' Harry Clark confirmed to have dream come true in new documentary as he meets the Pope
His "seemingly impossible dream" came true!
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 recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Adrian Mole casting revealed for upcoming reboot – and they should be familiar to Alan Carr fans
Adrian Mole is returning to screens in a new BBC adaptation.
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 of suburban life in Britain shows how much we have changed while staying the same. The result is a timeless family drama that is as warm and funny as it is sad and poignant." Check out more of our Comedy 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 new factual drama focused on the murder of Sarah Everard by Wayne Couzens
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes writer Jeff Pope is behind the production.
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 TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who Do You Think You Are? season 23 confirms celebrity line-up from EastEnders legend to British TV acting royalty
This year's line-up has been described as "unmissable".
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 was stationed with the British Army. Concluding this year's line-up is TV and radio personality Zoe Ball, who explores her Scottish and Cornish roots and discovers a tale of hardship, tragedy and survival. Simon Young, BBC head of commissioning, history, said: "This series never fails to astonish and surprise. And in all of the hidden histories it uncovers - aided by the generosity and openness of a simply exceptional cast - we can find a sample of the incredible richness and diversity that makes up modern Britain. Who Do You Think You Are? is social history that brings us all together." Colette Flight, executive producer for Wall to Wall Media, commented: "Who Do You Think You Are? returns with eight more of our best-loved celebrities investigating secrets and solving mysteries in their family trees. "Travelling across the UK and the globe, we see their astonishment, delight, laughter and tears as they discover how the incredible stories of their ancestors have shaped their family, and them. Along the way they learn about the dramatic social forces and historical events that impacted their families, from Victorian silent prisons to the American civil rights movement, from Italian brigands to bankruptcy." Who Do You Think You Are? returns to BBC One and iPlayer this spring. Add Who Do You Think You Are? 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 Wales v Northern Ireland international friendly on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Wales v Northern Ireland in an international friendly, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
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 partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Wales (7/10) Draw (5/2) Northern Ireland (7/2)* Bet Boost odds: Harry Wilson to score from outside the box – 6/1 7/1 For all the latest football odds and more, visit bet365 today. Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Check out more of our <a id="menurm6i" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Sport">Sport coverage or visit our <a id="menurm6k" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link TV Guide">TV Guide and <a id="menurm6m" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Streaming Guide">Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to <a id="menurm6o" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link The Radio Times Podcast">The Radio Times Podcast.
Strictly Come Dancing star reveals upset at axe from show: "My world fell apart"
Michelle Tsiakkas is the fourth professional to be dropped from this year's show.
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 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 new Queen Elizabeth II documentary with "powerful archive" footage and all-new interviews for late monarch's centenary
The documentary will tell the story of modern Britain through the prism of Queen Elizabeth II's life.
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.
Strictly Come Dancing 'in talks' with comedian as Claudia Winkleman replacement amid reshuffle
The rumour mill continues to swirl over who could be replacing Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly...
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 get to work on who is the best fit.” 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.