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

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BBC unveils YouTube spin-off series for popular comedy show as part of wider digital strategy
type: item
date: 2026-03-25T14:43:22.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
subject: YouTube
description: The new show promises to be "the maddest YouTube format ever".
encoded: The BBC has unveiled a YouTube spin-off series of popular comedy show Things You Should Have Done as part of its wider digital strategy. Things You Should Have Done is a BBC Three sitcom created by internet personality, comedian and actress Lucia Keskin, known online as Chi with a C. It follows Keskin as a self-confessed "stay-at-home-daughter" who is left to fend for herself after her parents suddenly die in a car crash. She is then only able to access her inheritance on the condition she completes a list of "Things You Should Have Done" left by her parents which includes everything from "pet a dog" to "get a job". Each episode sees her character unleashed in Ramsgate, Kent as she attempts to cross another item off the list. The first season debuted in 2024 and was renewed for a second series which aired earlier this year, following a wave of award wins, including a BAFTA, for its debut. Series two saw Chi once again grappling with life, death, and everything in between alongside her step cousin Lucas (Jamie Bisping) and unhinged and wildly unprofessional grief counsellor Ruth (Bridget Christie). Now, a new YouTube spin-off series, entitled What Have You Done?, where dysfunctional but lovable hosts Chi and Lucas invite eight bewildered celebrities to sit on their pedalo on Ramsgate Boating Lake, has been unveiled The celebrities and hosts discuss things they wish they'd done in their lives, alongside a few confessions about moments they perhaps wish they hadn’t. Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy, said: "We’re excited to continue exploring comedy on YouTube, from the vantage point of Chi’s pedalo. Big thanks to all the brilliant guests who gamely climbed aboard to chat with Chi and Lucas." What Have You Done? is part of the BBC's strategy to commission content for YouTube, with short-form, personality-driven content that is designed to engage new audiences both on YouTube and BBC iPlayer. Joining Chi and Lucas on the pedalo to discuss their missed opportunities, fa…

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What channel is Italy v Northern Ireland World Cup 2026 qualifying play-off on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
type: item
date: 2026-03-25T12:30:23.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC One
subject: BBC Three
description: Check out how to watch Italy v Northern Ireland in the World Cup 2026 qualifying play-offs, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
encoded: Northern Ireland's route to a first World Cup in 40 years is through Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, where they face Italy in the qualifying play-off semi-finals on Thursday evening. Michael O'Neill's young squad are now just two wins away from securing a spot at this summer's tournament in North America and writing their names into football history. The odds are stacked against visitors but their defence and clinical finishing, which earned them a win against Germany and nearly saw them pip Slovakia to second in qualifying Group A, could be the recipe for a famous upset. The pressure is on Italy, who are desperate to avoid missing out on a third successive World Cup – a nightmare scenario for the four-time winners and two-time European champions. Gennaro Gattuso has plenty of talent in his ranks, including Man City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, and Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, but two defeats to Norway saw them miss out on automatic qualification. A trip to either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday awaits Thursday's winner. Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Italy 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 Italy v Northern Ireland? Italy v Northern Ireland will take place on Thursday 26 March 2026. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. Italy v Northern Ireland kick-off time Italy v Northern Ireland will kick off at 7:45pm. What TV channel is Italy v Northern Ireland on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC Three. All of Northern Ireland and Wales play-offs will be live on the BBC, with the rest of the UEFA qualifiers on Amazon Prime PPV. How to live stream Italy v Northern Ireland online You can live stream the online match via BBC iPlayer. The streaming platform is available on a range…

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Watching I Kissed a Boy changed my life and its axing alongside I Kissed a Girl sets an ugly precedent
type: item
date: 2026-03-11T15:05:02.000Z
creator: Adam Miller
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
subject: Comment
description: It proved that queer TV isn’t just important representation - we also make brilliant TV.
encoded: After more than a decade of calling out for more LGBTQ+ representation on Love Island, I Kissed A Boy came along and delivered more than anyone could have anticipated: a queer dating show that felt joyful and genuinely transformative. Hosted by Dannii Minogue, a woman who has proven herself to be one of the staunchest allies imaginable, I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl were not just game-changing moments in queer television. Even after more than 30 years of living as a gay man, I learned more about my community from one show than I had in my entire lifetime. The axe falling on I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl sets an ugly precedent: that queer reality television doesn't matter. It says that it doesn't work and that, despite such an overwhelmingly positive response from both queer and straight viewers, there is no space for LGBTQ+ reality television. "We are exceptionally proud of I Kissed a Boy/Girl, the UK's first dating show for the LGBTQ+ community," a spokesperson for the BBC announced. "We would like to thank our fabulous Cupid Dannii Minogue and the entire team at Twofour for bringing the series to screen. Unfortunately, we have to make difficult choices in light of our funding challenges and there are no current plans for the show to return." But even more important than ratings or changing the landscape of queer representation, I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl have been fundamental in making me feel like I belong. I saw so much of myself in some of the contestants when I had always thought the insecurities I felt were unique to me. In series two, when Adam put himself down and pushed Reuben away before he could be rejected, I recognised that instinct immediately. It’s a pattern so many queer people know: rejecting yourself before someone else can. Even better, Adam’s confidence began to flourish during his time in the Hacienda, he showed a self-love I could have only dreamed of at his age in the same position. Watching the importance of gay friendships…

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BBC confirms acclaimed reality TV show format has been axed due to cost-cutting issues
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date: 2026-03-11T10:45:48.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: All good things must come to an end.
encoded: The BBC has confirmed that acclaimed reality TV shows I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl have been axed due to cost-cutting issues. The same-sex dating show was the first of its kind for the BBC and was hosted by Australian pop legend Dannii Minogue, who was dubbed "Cupid". It launched in 2023 with an all-male cast with the following year's all-women edition called I Kissed a Girl, before switching back again in 2025. Despite the show's success, it's now been confirmed that "there are no current plans for the show to return" due to "funding challenges". A spokesman for the BBC told The Sun: "We are exceptionally proud of I Kissed a Boy/Girl, the UK’s first dating show for the LGBTQ+ community. "We would like to thank our fabulous Cupid Dannii Minogue and the entire team at Twofour for bringing the series to screen. "Unfortunately, we have to make difficult choices in light of our funding challenges and there are no current plans for the show to return." View Green Video on the source website A final season of I Kissed a Girl will be going ahead this year on BBC Three after which there won't be any future editions. Speaking of her time on the show, Minogue said: "Thank you Twofour Productions and BBC for allowing me to be a part of I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl series, it is such a powerful and important show. "I’m so proud the show has given us the chance to celebrate so many people from the LGBTQ+ community, who made up our cast. "I can’t wait for you to see the brand new series of I Kissed a Girl, bringing all the excitement and joy that this show represents. "The integrity and intention of why it was created, along with the love and care from the crew and production over the four seasons, has made it the most special experience for me in almost 40 years of television." As with similar dating shows currently popular, I Kissed a Boy/Girl features a cast of young people searching for love while living in a sunny Italian villa. Upon initially meeting the matches…

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What channel is Palmeiras v Flamengo Copa Libertadores final on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
type: item
date: 2025-11-29T11:00:42.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
description: Check out how to watch Palmeiras v Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores final, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
encoded: Palmeiras and Flamengo face off in an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final on Saturday evening. The 2025 champions of South America's elite club competition will be decided in front of 80,000 fans at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru. The pair have been scrapping it out in Brazil's top tier this season, with Flamengo five points clear at the top, but put their domestic title aspirations aside this weekend. Both have three Copa Libertadores triumphs to their name already, with the winner set to become the most successful Brazilian side in the competition's history. If previous finals are anything to go by, Saturday's clash will not be short on drama or flair. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Palmeiras v Flamengo on TV and online. Read more football features: Best players in the world | Best players of all time | Live football on TV today When is Palmeiras v Flamengo? Palmeiras v Flamengo will take place on Saturday 29th November 2025. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. Palmeiras v Flamengo kick-off time Palmeiras v Flamengo will kick off at 9pm. What TV channel is Palmeiras v Flamengo on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC Three from 8:50pm. How to live stream Palmeiras v Flamengo online You can live stream the online match via BBC iPlayer. The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app. Is Palmeiras v Flamengo on radio? Unfortunately, there will be no national radio coverage of the game. Advertisement Palmeiras v Flamengo odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Palmeiras (11/5) Draw (2/1) Flamengo (29/20)* For all the latest football odds and more, visit bet365 today. Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are …

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Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood's new rom-com and major career move confirms release date
type: item
date: 2025-09-27T19:37:43.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
description: The series features an all-star cast.
encoded: Aimee Lou Wood's brand new romantic comedy-drama, Film Club, is coming to screens very soon. The series, which marks a big move for the former Sex Education star as her screenwriting debut, will begin on Tuesday 7th October at 10pm on BBC Three. But for those keen to watch it as soon as possible, all episodes will be released on BBC iPlayer from 6am before its BBC Three debut. The series stars not only Wood, but also Suranne Jones and Emmy award-winning Owen Cooper, who recently blew audiences away in Netflix's Adolescence. The series follows Evie (Wood) who hasn't left the house in six months after a 'wobble' but things are different one night at film club, as Noa (Nabhaan Rizwan) has big news. As per the synopsis, a dream job is taking him across the other side of the country, and for the first time, Evie and Noa are forced to consider that they might be more than just friends. The BBC has also released a trailer, offering a first glimpse at Evie and her film club, who deck her mum's garage out in whatever the movie calls for, and gives Evie the chance to spend a few uninterrupted hours with her best friend. You can watch the full trailer below. View oEmbed on the source website Also starring in the series are Arian Nik (Daddy Issues) and Fola Evans-Akingbola (The Night Agent) as film club members Kam and Samantha respectively and co-creator Ralph Davis is the film club's newest member, Dominic. Lisa McGrillis (Rivals) stars as Suz' friend and neighbour, Steph. Speaking of the series, Wood said: "When Ralph and I met a decade ago we knew pretty much instantly that we wanted to create something together and this feels deeply organic and idiosyncratic and right. "Jamie at Gaumont has been the most incredible collaborator and the BBC is the perfect home. Three of the most essential things to me have always been writing stories, watching films and acting so the fact I get to write a story ABOUT watching films AND act in it is beyond joyful.” Film Club begins on Tuesda…

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RuPaul's Drag Race UK 2025 cast: Meet the season 7 queens
type: item
date: 2025-09-25T08:00:39.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
description: The queens are here!
encoded: The iconic RuPaul's Drag Race UK is returning for a sizzling seventh season on BBC Three, as 12 fierce drag queens all vie for the chance to be crowned the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar. Across 10 weeks, the season will see the queens go head-to-head in a series of challenges designed to test their skills. As ever, the queen who impresses Mama Ru the most will be awarded the RuPeter badge, while the bottoms will have to lip syncing for their lives and risk elimination. But RuPaul won't be alone in deciding who stays and who goes, with Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton all returning to the regular judging panel along with celebrity guests. So, who are the queens taking part? Scroll on to find out more about the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 7. RuPaul's Drag Race UK 2025 cast Catrin Feelings Tayris Mongardi Sally TM Silllexa Diction Pasty Nyongbella Paige Three Elle Vosque Viola Chai T Grande Bonnie Ann Clyde Bones Read on to find out more about the sensational queens taking part. Catrin Feelings Age: 26 Location: Rhondda Valley Instagram: @catrinfeelings Blonde bilingual bombshell Catrin Feelings hails from South Wales and has been doing drag for four years. "It started off in my bedroom, but I love the attention, and then after lockdown I just though life's too short," she said. "I thought, 'Chuck yourself out there Cat, what's the worst that can happen? Probably end up on Drag Race'. Look at me now!" We can expect camp classics and a bit of nana humour from Catrin, as well as lots of sparkles, as she's not going nowhere near a stage without a feather or a sparkly gown. Tayris Mongardi Age: 27 Location: Brighton Instagram: @tayrismongardi The self-described Titan of Brighton, Tayris Mongardi has all the glamour of an uptown girl and all the charm of a downtown girl. Describing her drag, Tayris said it's truest form is a "celebration of Black female pop culture", drawing inspiration from Janet Jackson, Megan Thee Stallion and Grace Jones to name a f…

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EastEnders spin-off exploring toxic masculinity gets confirmed release date
type: item
date: 2025-09-24T14:37:45.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
description: The special will air next month.
encoded: EastEnders Investigates: The Manosphere is a brand new documentary coming to BBC Three next month, following an ongoing misogyny storyline playing out on the soap. The one-off special will air on Thursday 9th October at 8pm, with full details of its content yet to be announced. It had been reported last month that the soap would be making a documentary around themes of misogyny. A tabloid had reported that the documentary would feature cast members from the soap and executives hoped it would open up further discussions. It is understood that the documentary will coincide with relevant scenes on-screen. At the centre of EastEnders' toxic masculinity storyline is teenager Joel Marshall (Max Murray) who, since arriving in Walford, has sexually assaulted a stranger on a train while getting his friend to film it, recorded himself being intimate with Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) without her permission, and leaked adult footage of Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) online. It was later confirmed that the real reason Joel couldn't return to Australia was because he had taken a photo under a girl's skirt, and Ross had paid off the family to avoid it becoming a police matter. And it has been confirmed by executive producer Ben Wadey that this storyline "is going to really come to a head". Alice Haig, who plays Vicki Fowler, echoed this sentiment and told The Mirror that audiences can expect scenes to become "very, very dark". Read more: EastEnders' Zoe Slater delivers explosive historic bombshell to Sharon Watts in BBC iPlayer release EastEnders airs big ultimatum for Zoe Slater in BBC iPlayer release amid tense Sharon Watts reunion EastEnders top 10 Slater moments revealed as the family celebrates 25 years in Walford EastEnders boss Ben Wadey teases "unusual territory" with one upcoming storyline EastEnders' Michelle Collins teases "more dysfunction" for scheming Cindy Beale EastEnders responds to calls for Jo Joyner return as Tanya Cross amid Branning reunions EastEnders Aut…

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Mawaan Rizwan on turning pain into comedy – and why Juice season 2 hits different
type: item
date: 2025-09-22T23:01:30.000Z
creator: Gareth McLean
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: BBC Three
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
description: Mawaan Rizwan squeezes humour from his messy moments.
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. “Monetising your trauma is very trendy at the moment, isn’t it?” Mawaan Rizwan muses, pointedly. “I’m someone who struggles with boundaries, so I have to be careful.” At 34, the YouTuber-turned-stand-up comedian, actor and writer has realised that “life isn’t just fodder”. “In the early days, I’d be in a writers’ room and I’d disclose a terrible thing from my life that would get worked into the script,” he recalls. “Then I’d get a note back saying, ‘I don’t think the character should feel that’, or ‘That makes me really dislike them.’ And I’d be dying inside, feeling vulnerable and exposed, because that was the choice I made. “Sometimes you go through a traumatic thing or horrific event and there’s a part of your brain that’s like, ‘This would make a great episode.’ But you have to be careful because sometimes it’s a coping mechanism and it stops you from feeling what you need to be feeling in the moment. You have to learn which one’s which. I’ve been learning to understand the difference between what’s for me and what’s for the art.” We are discussing the perils – and the pearls – of mining life for material because Juice, Rizwan’s glorious BBC Three comedy, has returned for a second series and concludes this week. The first, shown in 2023, earned rave reviews and won an RTS Award for best comedy drama. Rizwan, meanwhile, picked up the Bafta for best male comedy performance for his turn as Jamma, a hyper, hapless manchild whose inability – or unwillingness – to be a grown-up usually ends in disaster or humiliation. View oEmbed on the source website If the video above is not showing, you may need to change your privacy settings. In the Radio Times site footer, click ‘Manage Privacy Settings’. Under ‘Site Vendors’, consent to ‘YouTube’, then press Save & Exit. While Rizwan says that Juice is “definitely fictional”, it is undoubtedly at least semi-autobiographical. It feels authentic to be otherwise. Just don’t conf…

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EastEnders set to produce documentary 'spin-off' from dark misogyny storyline and feature key cast members
type: item
date: 2025-08-27T09:40:21.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: EastEnders
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
description: It will reportedly coincide with upcoming scenes in Joel Marshall's storyline.
encoded: EastEnders is reportedly making a documentary around themes of misogyny, something which is currently being explored in the BBC One soap. Teenager Joel Marshall (Max Murray) is at the centre of a toxic masculinity storyline in which he has sexually assaulted a stranger on a train while getting his friend to film it, recorded himself being intimate with Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) without her permission, and leaked adult footage of Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) online. It was also revealed that the reason Joel couldn't return to Australia was because he had taken a photo under a girl's skirt, and Ross paid off the family to avoid going to the police. According to The Sun, the new documentary will feature cast members from the soap, and executives hope it will open up further discussions. The BBC declined to comment on the report when approached by RadioTimes.com. However, we understand the documentary is in its early stages and will arrive on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer later this year to coincide with relevant scenes on-screen. This wouldn't be the first time EastEnders has produced a documentary based on a storyline, with the soap tackling the issue of knife crime in a special episode and follow-up on BBC Three back in 2018. View oEmbed on the source website This dark storyline is hot on the heels of Netflix's critically acclaimed Adolescence, in which 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is arrested for the murder of a girl from his school. The limited series tackles the issue of radicalisation through online 'incel' propaganda – something Joel is also embedded in, with viewers following his obsession with a male influencer who spews toxic views, which Joel appears to adhere to. Read more: 5 EastEnders spoilers next week: Anthony Trueman returns and Alfie Moon makes Zoe Slater confession EastEnders advance spoilers tease incident which "triggers huge consequences" to everyone's shock EastEnders' Michelle Ryan reveals her dream cast member return for reunion w…

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Diamond League Paris 2025 on TV: Event schedule and coverage
type: item
date: 2025-06-19T08:00:42.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Athletics
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
description: Your guide to watching Diamond League Paris 2025, including TV coverage and live stream information.
encoded: For the first time since the 2024 Olympics, the eyes of the athletics world will be on Paris on Friday evening for the latest Diamond League meet. A host of last year's gold medallists will be returning to the French capital hoping for more success at the Parc des Princes. American track trio Rai Benjamin, Cole Hocker and Grant Holloway are all in action, while 400m winner Marileidy Paulino and high jump champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh will also go in search of another Paris triumph. A year on from their Olympic silvers, Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt are back on the track in France as part of the British group at Friday's event. The eighth Diamond League meet of the 2025 season is the next step on the path to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September. RadioTimes.com brings you our guide to watching the athletics at Diamond League Paris 2025 on TV and online. Diamond League Paris 2025 on TV and live stream Diamond League Paris takes place on Friday 20th June 2025. Coverage of Diamond League Paris will be shown live on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. The broadcast will start at 8pm UK time and run for two hours until the end of the meet. Diamond League Paris 2025 TV schedule All UK time. BBC coverage starts at 8pm and runs until 10pm. 6:50pm – Triple jump men 7:05pm – Pole vault women 7:10pm – Discus throw men 7:30pm – 110m hurdles men heat A 7:38pm – 110m hurdles men heat B 8:04pm – 400m hurdles men 8:06pm – High jump women 8:15pm – 800m men 8:23pm – 3000m steeplechase women 8:42pm – Javelin men 8:43pm – 110m hurdles men 8:51pm – 400m women 9:08pm – 200m women 9:20pm – 100m hurdles women 9:27pm – 5000m men 9:50pm – 1500m men Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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BBC's What It Feels Like for a Girl is the rare type of show that will save lives
type: item
date: 2025-06-03T07:00:49.000Z
creator: David Opie
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
subject: Comment
description: This extraordinary series couldn't have come at a better time, writes David Opie.
encoded: What does it feel like for a girl? This question has plagued headlines in recent years as transphobic rhetoric aimed at trans women in particular has come to the fore. Emboldened by the UK Supreme Court's recent ruling that "sex" does not refer to a person's gender identity, you only need to glance at certain areas of social media to see just how much ground we've lost in the fight for trans rights. It's probably no coincidence, then, that trans representation has dropped sharply on screen as a result. Last year, GLAAD reported the lowest number of trans characters on TV since its 2017-2018 research, a far cry from just a few years prior. And that decline is even more evident in the realm of film, suggesting that networks and studios are growing more and more afraid of a potential backlash, as if the very existence of trans people is somehow controversial. So, at this point, it takes a bold show to not just include trans characters, but centre them, giving this marginalised group a much-needed voice at this critical juncture of history. Enter the BBC's What It Feels Like for a Girl, a series that's not just bold, but a defiant scream in the face of those who strive to silence trans people completely. The series, based on Paris Lees's coming-of-age memoir, is set at the turn of the millennium in a former coal mining town near Nottingham where nothing special ever happens. Or so it seems – because Byron (Ellis Howard) doesn't know it yet, but her coming of age journey, from a femme gay boy to an adult trans woman, will end up being the rare type of story that can inspire real change on an individual and even societal level. Byron's life is in need of saving first, however, as she navigates an era where drugs and sex work are all too easy to come by for a young queer person who's desperate to escape the horrors that come with living among small minds in a small town. But even in a place where slurs and batterings are the norm, queer people can still be found, and it's …

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I Kissed a Boy season 2 release schedule: When are the next episodes on BBC iPlayer?
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date: 2025-05-18T09:00:31.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
description: It's time to head back to the masseria!
encoded: Four episodes of I Kissed a Boy season 2 are now available to stream, with new instalments being released each week for fans to dive into. The series, which airs on BBC Three and iPlayer, was last on air back in 2023, with spin-off show I Kissed a Girl filling the gap last year. Naturally, fans are desperate to see the new episode after waiting so long, and the instalments released so far haven't been disappointing, as Dannii Minogue returns to playing cupid. In the third episode, which is now available to stream, three new boys are seen arriving and stirring things up, while one boy’s fate lies in another’s hands during the kiss-off. So what are you waiting for? Get watching! Scroll on to find out more about when the next episodes of I Kissed a Boy season 2 will be released on BBC Three and iPlayer. When is I Kissed a Boy season 2 next on BBC Three? The next two episodes of the 10-part series will air on Sunday 18th March and Monday 19th May at 9pm. We can't wait! When is I Kissed a Boy season 2 next on BBC iPlayer? Episodes 3 and 4 were released on BBC iPlayer on Sunday 18th May at 6am – so you can get watching now! Meanwhile, episodes 5 and 6 will be released on Sunday 25th May at 6am. I Kissed a Boy season 2 BBC iPlayer release schedule The release schedule for I Kissed a Boy season 2 is as follows: Episode 1 - Sunday 11th May at 6am Episode 2 - Sunday 11th May at 6am Episode 3 - Sunday 18th May at 6am Episode 4 - Sunday 18th May at 6am Episode 5 - Sunday 25th May at 6am Episode 6 - Sunday 25th May at 6am Episode 7 - Sunday 1st June at 6am Episode 8 - Sunday 1st June at 6am Episode 9 - Sunday 8th June at 6am Episode 10 - Sunday 8th June at 6am I Kissed a Boy season 2 BBC Three release schedule Episode 1 - Sunday 11th May at 9pm Episode 2 - Monday 12th May at 9pm Episode 3 - Sunday 18th May at 9pm Episode 4 - Monday 19th May at 9pm Episode 5 - Sunday 25th May at 9pm Episode 6 - Monday 26th May at 9pm Episode 7 - Sunday 1st June at 9pm Episode 8 - Monday 2nd June …

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I Kissed a Boy season 2 cast: Meet the line-up of BBC Three dating show
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date: 2025-05-11T05:00:11.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
description: There's a new set of singles looking for love!
encoded: It's time to head back to the glorious Masseria as I Kissed a Boy returns to screens this weekend for a summer of love. With promises of a wild ride in season 2, Dannii Minogue has let fans in on what to expect, with a new set of boys, a change of pace and even spicier chemistry tests. "These boys are brave and open-hearted, and here for love," Minogue said in a Q&A ahead of the new show. "I love how they all went at their own pace, but made the absolute most out of three sun-filled weeks in the stunning surrounds of Puglia in Italy." So, let's get to know these boys! Read on for more about the cast of I Kissed a Boy season 2. I Kissed a Boy season 2 cast Adam Aron Callum Jack D Jack S Jas Jordan B Jordon R Lars Rory Ruben Adam Age: 27 From: Reading Job: Marketing and brand manager Self-proclaimed "career gal" Adam thrives in a busy work environment, but when he isn't working, he throws himself into his creative group of friends and parties in East London. A lover of disco, Adam is keen to find a partner with emotional intelligence who isn't afraid to speak their mind. Adam's last serious relationship ended about four years ago, and he's ready to find love again. Aron Age: 27 From: Croydon Job: Civil servant and cheerleading coach Aron is "beyond proud" to be part of I Kissed a Boy as the show continues to make history across British television. "The experiences of queer people aren’t a monolith, and this show peels the layers to show the ways [of], and celebrate, our unique differences while also recognising the thing that unites us, our queerness," he said. Aron is a world champion cheerleader and has won world championships in Florida for the last two years. Ambitious and armed with a strong sense of self, growing up as a gay man in a traditional West African household didn't come without its challenges, but he was fortunate enough to have an accepting and supportive family. Callum Age: 27 From: St Leonard's on Sea, Hastings Job: Administrator Callum describes hi…

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I Kissed a Boy finally confirms season 2 release date – Dannii Minogue returns
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date: 2025-04-30T15:09:18.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
description: It's back!
encoded: It's been a long time coming, but I Kissed a Boy season 2 is finally here! After a whirlwind summer of love in the Masseria last year, Dannii Minogue is back playing Cupid once more as the series returns on Sunday 11th May at 9pm on BBC Three and iPlayer. I Kissed a Boy debuted on BBC Three in 2023 and was met with high praise, and saw the release of I Kissed a Girl the following year – which was just as successful. Now it's time for the boys' turn once more. As ever, 10 singles are matched up and will meet for the first time as they seal it with a kiss. But will that kiss lead to love? "I am so excited that I'll be back in Italy to play Cupid," Minogue said of her hosting duties. "I can't wait to meet the next cast when the Masseria doors open... There are so many diverse and important stories yet to tell. And be sure that I'll have the party started for a wonderful summer of love." I Kissed a Boy received widespread acclaim upon its release, with the first season winning Screen Moment of the Year at the Pink News Awards as well as Best Multichannel Programme at the Broadcast Awards. Nasfim Haque, head of content for BBC Three, said: "I am thrilled to have this innovative, groundbreaking format return to BBC Three. "I Kissed a Boy’s success is testament to the channel’s unwavering dedication to producing content that both entertains and educates." Meanwhile, David Brindley, executive producer at Twofour, added: "We couldn’t be more thrilled that the BBC will be returning to I Kissed a Boy. "The 'I Kissed A...' world is a joyful, uplifting, and entertaining new take on the reality genre, and the entire team at Twofour - who are so passionate about making this show - can't wait to see what this next series holds, aside from Dannii's second-to-none fashion choices, they're guaranteed..." I Kissed a Boy season 2 begins on Sunday 11th May at 9pm on BBC Three and iPlayer. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out w…

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Just Act Normal's Nathaniel Martello-White: "We need more mainstream depictions of the Black experience"
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date: 2025-04-16T13:22:42.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC Three
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: Pass the Mic
description: "I think what people misunderstand about Black culture is that we really love to laugh and crack jokes."
encoded: On the face of it, you may think you know what Just Act Normal could be, but the delightful BBC Three series wastes no time in plummeting you into a tale that you couldn't have guessed from its outset. When first reading it, the story felt like "a bit of a warped fairy tale", according to its director Nathaniel Martello-White, saying that its subject matter only piqued his intrigue. Although he'd just made his directorial debut with Netflix thriller The Strays, Martello-White wanted to carry on directing things he'd written himself. But it was after some encouragement from his agents that the script for Just Act Normal came through and all the fateful pieces fell into place, if you will. "It just felt like I really connected to what it was in terms of authorship. A lot of the stuff that I'm interested in is looking at Black culture, but in sort of satirical spaces or in genre spaces where we get to elevate our experience to something more universal," he says. The new series has been written and created by Janice Okoh, adapted from her acclaimed 2013 stage play Three Birds. The original South London-set production starred Michaela Coel and Susan Wokoma, who obviously need no introduction, so it's safe to say that the series had some big boots to fill. Flipped to Birmingham for the BBC Three series, Just Act Normal centres on three siblings, Tiana (Chenée Taylor), Tanika (Kaydrah Walker-Wilkie) and Tionne (Akins Subair), who are hiding a major family secret about their mother's disappearance. If people start finding out that their mum isn't around, it could spell disaster for the youngsters and their future of being kept together. It seems a little random to state that there's a lot to love about a series like this, but that's because, while it deals with such tragic themes, it also isn't a stranger to levity, comedy and charm – all of which are delivered flawlessly through our three newcomer leads. Martello-White admits that he'd always felt "very ambitious" about th…

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Glow Up: Britain's Next Make Up Star confirmed season 7 start date
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date: 2025-04-15T16:27:58.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
description: Leomie Anderson returns to host the hit make-up series.
encoded: The seventh season of Glow Up: Britain's Next Make Up Star is coming to BBC Three very soon, with it now being confirmed that the series return will kick off on Wednesday 30th April at 8pm. The new season of Glow Up will once again see a batch of aspiring make-up artists competing to be named Britain’s next make-up star. Leomie Anderson will return to helm the series – having taken over from former presenter Maya Jama and previously, Stacey Dooley – guiding our make-up artists through various challenges to see who has what it takes to take home the crown at the end of the series. While details about the upcoming series remain under wraps for now, we're sure we're set to get some exciting new challenges that'll show off the artists skills, prowess and ability to think on their feet. View oEmbed on the source website Last season saw the contestants having to create looks for Lady Gaga's make-up brand, Haus Labs, while other episodes included impressing big-time influencers, major surprise guests and being whisked away to London's West End to create theatrical looks. Last year, the seventh season was announced as being a co-production between the BBC in the UK and LGBTQ+ streaming service OUTtv. Read more: Pilgrimage’s Jeff Brazier on Jade Goody’s death: 'I thought, if there is a God, this wouldn’t have happened' Made in Chelsea's Jules on "empowering" moment with Jazz as she comes out At the time of its series renewal, Philip Webb, chief operating officer of OUTtv, said: "Glow Up is a series that we have admired for years, and co-commissioning the upcoming season feels like a natural progression for us following the successful rollout of season six earlier this year on our platform globally. "We have audiences from the USA to New Zealand who love the series and the constant reinvention and creative inspiration make up offers all genders. We have found such excellent partners in both the BBC and Wall to Wall and look forward to working closely with them as production s…

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Man Like Mobeen confirms release date for fifth and final season
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date: 2025-04-15T16:03:41.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
description: It's (almost) time to bid goodbye to Man Like Mobeen.
encoded: Guz Khan's hit comedy series Man Like Mobeen will be coming to screens very soon, with it now being confirmed that it will air its fifth and final season on Thursday 1st May at 9pm. After its premiere, it will be directly followed by episode 2 at 9:20pm, with the series being boxsetted on the day of release also for any keen fans wanting to binge-watch. The BAFTA-nominated comedy picks up after season 4's cliffhanger, set to be one last final outing for the series, which went on to become BBC Three's most-watched comedy in 2023. It's set to be "an epic finale" according to the BBC synopsis. It also reads: "Mobeen is back on the outside and reunited with the gang in Small Heath, before embarking on an epic adventure overseas, if Mobeen can get his hands on a plane ticket and a fake passport that is." The new and final instalment sees the return of Khan as Mobeen as well as Tolu Ogunmefun as Nate and Perry Fitzpatrick as Harper. The rest of the returning cast also includes Salman Akhtar as Saj, Duaa Karim as Aqsa, Mark Silcox as Uncle Shady, Korkmaz Arslan as Emre and Hussina Raja as Nida. Read more: Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch in first look at The Roses after UK release date confirmed Black Mirror's USS Callister might turn into a trilogy, director says At the time of the release of first-look images of the series being released, Khan said: "Listen, please, this is very important to the sanctity and functionality of my life. I can’t even shop in Aldi without someone popping out from behind the bread aisle and asking me when there’s going to be more Man Like Mobeen. "So for you, and only for you, here’s one, final, very last, never to be done again season of Man Like Mobeen. PS Please don’t make me make anymore, I got loads of kids to raise and that. Love you." Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy, also said: "Man Like Mobeen has been a comedy juggernaut for BBC Three, and saying goodbye is going to be tough for everyone. But as much as we don’t want to, we’v…

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What channel is North Macedonia v Wales World Cup qualifiers match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
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date: 2025-03-25T08:00:22.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: BBC Radio 5 Live
subject: BBC Three
description: Check out how to watch North Macedonia v Wales in the World Cup qualifiers, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
encoded: Wales are back on the road on Tuesday as they head to North Macedonia to continue their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been expanded to 48 teams, meaning more places than ever before are available - a fact that Craig Bellamy's team are hoping capitalise on as they look to reach back-to-back World Cups for the first time in Welsh history. To qualify automatically, they will need to finish top of Group J, which also includes Belgium, Saturday's opponents Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, and Tuesday's hosts, while second place would see them reach the play-offs. Watch North Macedonia v Wales on BBC One Wales The Red Army will have sour memories of North Macedonia, as Wales' only past visit ended in a 2-1 loss in Skopje, which confirmed they would not be going to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Bellamy was part of that side but will hope his players can banish the demons of that defeat and boost their chances of reaching next summer's tournament. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch North Macedonia v Wales 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 North Macedonia v Wales? North Macedonia v Wales will take place on Tuesday 25th March 2025. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. North Macedonia v Wales kick-off time North Macedonia v Wales will kick off at 7:45pm. What TV channel is North Macedonia v Wales on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One Wales and BBC Three from 7:30pm and S4C from 7:20pm. How to live stream North Macedonia v Wales online You can live stream the match via BBC iPlayer or S4C. The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app. Listen to North Macedonia v Wales on radio You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Live. BBC Radi…

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What channel is Wales v Kazakhstan World Cup qualifiers match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
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date: 2025-03-22T08:00:57.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Football
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
description: Check out how to watch Wales v Kazakhstan in the World Cup qualifiers, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
encoded: Wales kick off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign at the Cardiff City Stadium, where they host Kazakhstan on Friday evening. There is fresh hope among the Red Army after the promising start to Craig Bellamy's tenure. The much-loved former midfielder is unbeaten through his first six games at the helm – having won promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League courtesy of a first-place finish in Group B4 in 2024. Wales have been drawn alongside Belgium, North Macedonia, Liechtenstein and Friday's visitors in World Cup qualifying Group J. The top side from each group will book their place at next summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico automatically, while second place will earn a play-off spot. Watch Wales v Kazakhstan on BBC One Wales A home tie against Kazakhstan represents a golden opportunity for Bellamy's team to make a fast start in the pursuit of reaching back-to-back World Cups. Friday's visitors endured a dismal 2024, losing eight of their 10 games and suffering relegation in the Nations League after finishing bottom of Group B3. New head coach Ali Aliyev will hope to turn the tide, and his team picked up a 2-0 win in a friendly against Curaçao on Wednesday, but anything other than a Wales win has to be seen as a major disappointment for the hosts. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Wales v Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan? Wales v Kazakhstan will take place on Saturday 22nd March 2025. Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information. Wales v Kazakhstan kick-off time Wales v Kazakhstan will kick off at 7:45pm. What TV channel is Wales v Kazakhstan on? Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One Wales and BBC Three from 7:30pm and S4C from 7:20pm. How to live stream Wales v Kazakhstan online You can live stream the m…

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Tommy Fury access-all-areas reality series confirmed by BBC
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date: 2025-02-27T12:22:02.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
description: The new series is entitled Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury.
encoded: The BBC has announced today that Tommy Fury will be at the centre of a brand new reality series that will follow his journey to getting back into the boxing ring. The new series, Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury., will follow the former Love Island star and professional boxer as "he attempts to get his life back on track the only way a Fury knows how". The news comes just one month after the release of ex-partner Molly Mae's own Prime Video series, Molly Mae: Behind It All, where she got candid about the breakdown of her relationship with Fury. Some of Fury's own problems were highlighted in Mae's documentary, but this new BBC series is set to get even more personal as he allows cameras into every aspect of his life. Described as a "candid, access-all-areas series", the new show will also include access to those closest to Fury. According to the synopsis: "Just a year ago Tommy Fury seemed to have it all - victory over his biggest adversary Jake Paul, love with Molly-Mae and a beautiful baby daughter, Bambi. "But in his last fight he damaged his hand and, unable to train, his life span out of control. "Tommy has spent over a year out of the ring, and so winning his upcoming fight means even more. "With unprecedented access to Tommy and his inner circle, the build-up to the fight is about much more than boxing, it’s a way of fulfilling a family legacy, which goes to the very centre of who Tommy is - and who he wants to be." Read more: The Boys confirms Supernatural reunion in season 5 – fans are thrilled Guy Ritchie crime series with Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan confirms title and release date On the announcement of his new series, Fury said: "A lot of people see me in the ring, they see me on social media, but they don’t see ME - the person behind all of that. "I’m excited for everyone to finally be able to see what goes on behind the scenes, how the big fights are made, all the ups and downs as well as a glimpse into my private life." The series will consist of 1…

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Boarders' season 2 character twist is bold – but could it spell trouble for its future?
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date: 2025-02-03T22:00:48.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC Three
subject: Comment
description: Could Boarders be on the brink of making a mistake?
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for the final episode of Boarders season 2.* Having rightfully drummed up its fair share of critical acclaim and leaving fans crossing all their fingers for the BBC to make more, Boarders is back for season 2 – and a lot of change is on the horizon for our five students. After surviving one term at the prestigious St Gilbert's, Jaheim (Josh Tedeku), Leah (Jodie Campbell), Toby (Sekou Diaby), Femi (Aruna Jalloh) and Omar (Myles Kamwendo) are all back with fresh challenges awaiting them. While the first season of the comedy-drama was very much centred on them all navigating this new world of the elite upper classes, the show's second outing doesn't let up on the drama as Carol Watlington-Geese (Niky Wardley) has been named acting headmistress and is intent on doing everything she can to get the quintet out of the school. Each episode, like the first season, brings up new hilarious twists for the group and further exploration of their identities and hopes for the future. But its the show's finale which packs quite the unexpected punch, as the decision of which two of our five boarders will be kicked out of the scholarship programme looms large in the not-so-far distance. While it could be dealt with like a dark cloud, it actually turns out to be a clever story device used to explore each of the main characters further. We see how Leah furthers her algebra skills as she balances her activism, Femi discovers a love of drama, Jaheim steps up further into his Head Boy duties, Toby tries his best to bag rapper Unknown T for one of the school's major events and Omar becomes more deeply entrenched in the world of the Raisinettes. All done, really, to secure their place at the school. But it's the finale that sees them all somewhat relinquish control over the decision-making process and choose to just kick back and have a good time at the makeshift spring ball, even if it happens to be their final time partying with everyone. Much of th…

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Boarders characters are in for a rough journey in season 2
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date: 2025-02-03T06:00:24.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
description: What lies ahead at St Gilbert's for the Boarders cast?
encoded: The second season of Boarders couldn't come soon enough, with the BBC Three comedy-drama proving to be ever popular with fans who are keen to learn what lies ahead for the five boarding students at St Gilbert's. While we know that are some new exciting cast members joining for the second instalment, we also know that there's new era being beckoned in, with the arrival of acting headmistress Carol Watlington-Geese. So, what lies ahead for each of the cast's characters? Chatting to RadioTimes.com and other press, Josh Tedeku teased: “It’s a rough journey for Jaheim, it was fun to kind of dive into the psychology of it and how all of this can take a toll on a young boy’s mental health. "I think the storyline is cool, I think it just adds another layer that the audience will probably like to see and a layer of vulnerability that may not be seen in a lot of Black young boy characters on TV and screen.” Wunmi Mosaku joins the cast as Josh's mum Grace, so we can anticipate some further exploration of Josh's personal family story. In terms of Omar, Myles Kamwendo said: “I think with Omar, we really get into the world of The Raisonettes. We delve into that world and the mystery behind it, as well as his journey to love, if you like. How he deals and manages with relationships too.” Jodie Campbell, who plays Leah, also revealed: "Leah’s journey last season was more exploring how she has an effect on the school as an institution. But I feel like this time round, it’s like how is her being here for the second time affecting her? "Obviously, you saw how she’s smart, how she’s just as driven but I think, especially in that first episode, when her and the boarders are put in this situation, you see how that whole thing – how she struggles to maintain her academic life and her activism. "We’ve got some really cool, new characters that are going to add nuance to existing and future storylines for Leah so it’s a journey for her.” View oEmbed on the source website Linguist and all-rou…

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The Traitors US season 3 confirms UK release date on BBC iPlayer
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date: 2025-01-14T14:30:39.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
description: There will be plenty of Traitors content to get through January!
encoded: While there are a couple of weeks before The Traitors UK comes to an end, there is plenty more backstabbing to look forward to as the third season of the US series is coming to BBC iPlayer! The BBC has confirmed that after the finale episode airs in the UK, five episodes of The Traitors US will be available to stream on iPlayer. With Alan Cumming back at the helm to oversee the ultimate game of treachery, deceit and lies between an all-star cast, there is no better way to beat the January blues. After the first five episodes drop on iPlayer on Friday 24th January, a new episode will become available every Friday at 6am (beginning on Friday 31st January) thereafter, the day after each episode is broadcast in the US. This season's US cast includes the likes of Bob the Drag Queen of RuPaul's Drag Race fame, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania alongside Zac Efron's brother Dylan Efron. Much like the UK series, the contestants descend on the Scottish Highlands for the chance to win up to $250,000, and there will be plenty of drama to go around the roundtable once more. Read more: Celebrity Bear Hunt officially confirms cast with Spice Girl, Inbetweeners and Strictly stars The Traitors season 3 cast expose a big problem that needs fixing Host Alan Cumming said: "Come friend, come foe, come one, come all. To the highlands to see who lives and who falls. Jokers and fools. Queens and kings. They'll take to the stage on invisible strings." All episodes of The Traitors US seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on BBC iPlayer now. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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The Vivienne remembered as tributes pour in for Drag Race star who died aged 32
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date: 2025-01-06T10:24:52.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
description: Tributes have continued to pour in for the drag artist after the news of their death was announced on Sunday.
encoded: Ru Paul's Drag Race star The Vivienne has died aged 32, it was announced on Sunday by their public relations representative. James Lee Williams, known professionally by their stage name of The Vivienne, passed away at the weekend, with their publicist Simon Jones posting the news on Instagram. Jones wrote: "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne – has passed this weekend. "James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. "We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve." Since the news of The Vivienne's death, tributes have continued to pour in for the the drag star, who was the first ever winner of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK. View oEmbed on the source website Fellow drag queen and Ru Paul's Drag Race star Baga Chipz paid tribute to The Vivienne on Instagram with a carousel of images of the pair. They wrote: "My beautiful, talented, mad, bestest friend in the whole wide world. Not just my sister but also my brother. You would have laughed your b****cks off tonight Viv.. I was in the bloody bingo! How we loved the spinners, having a fag with the old girls outside.. "I had a jäger bomb and a fag in the smoking area on my own and raised a glass whilst talking to you in the sky beautiful (was very Eastenders). "What am I gonna do now without you? Who am I gonna be naughty with? A couple of naughty buggers always up to mischief and playing up. Being on Drag race has its ups and its downs, But I wouldn’t change anything for the world because it brought me to you. "You will always be the Velma to my Louise and I’ll always talk to you before I go onstage for every single show I do because let’s face it you were a bloody power house when you hit that stage. A…

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Gentleman Jack's Suranne Jones cast in Sex Education star's comedy-drama Film Club
type: item
date: 2024-11-12T11:42:52.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC Three
subject: News
description: Aimee Lou Wood makes her screenwriting debut with the new BBC series.
encoded: Romcom fans, step this way, as the BBC is bringing us a new six-part series, Film Club, which has been described as "piercingly funny and utterly heartwarming". Not only does the series mark the screenwriting debut of Sex Education actress Aimee Lou Wood, but it will also see her take on the leading role as Evie – with further casting details having now been revealed. Joining Wood in Film Club is Nabhaan Rizwan (Kaos), who will star as Noa, while Suranne Jones (Vigil) will play Suz, Evie’s eccentric and unconventional mother. Adam Long (Happy Valley) also joins the cast as Evie’s boyfriend Josh, while Liv Hill (Three Girls) is Evie's sister, Izzie. Co-creator Ralph Davis will play Dominic, Film Club’s newest member. Described as "a witty and emotional show about love and family, about whether we should follow our hearts or heads, and being in love with a friend", the new series will air on BBC Three and iPlayer next year, with filming having already kicked off in Manchester. The synopsis for Film Club reads: "Friday night. 7pm. Film Club Week 198. Evie hasn’t left the house in six months after a 'wobble', and Film Club is her escape. A weekly chance to create a world of wonder, deck the garage out in whatever the movie calls for and spend a few uninterrupted hours with Noa - her best friend and one of the few mates who still shows up. "But tonight, things are different. Noa’s got big news. A dream job is taking him across the other side of the country, which means that all of this is ending. "That reality is hitting. That they’re going to be forced to consider for the first time they might be more than just friends. Neither of them are the best when it comes to emotions, but this time those emotions might be impossible to ignore." Read more: Taskmaster star Susan Wokoma stars in first look at Cheaters season 2 Ghosts creator reveals what gag he wishes had been "cleverer": 'It was a placeholder' It continues: "As if life weren’t challenging enough already, Evie is go…

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The Traitors: New Zealand cast - Full line-up of contestants
type: item
date: 2024-09-30T10:37:07.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: BBC Three
description: Here are your Faithfuls and Traitors!
encoded: The Traitors: New Zealand has made its way to the UK, with all 10 episodes from season 1 now available to watch on BBC iPlayer. In a game that UK viewers know all too well, host Paul Henry welcomes 19 contestant to an isolated lodge to take on the ultimate game of trust and treachery. Following a similar pattern to the UK series, the contestants are tasked with being a Faithful or a Traitor and as ever, only one person or a group of people can take home the cash prize. With mind games to last a lifetime, read on for everything you need to know about the cast of The Traitors: New Zealand season 1. The Traitors: New Zealand cast The full line-up for The Traitors: New Zealand is below. Anna Brodie Brooke Christen Colin Dan Dylan Fili Julia Justine Kimberly Kings Loryn Matt Mike Robbie Sam J Sam S Vanda Read more about the confirmed contestants below. Anna Job: Model and influencer Location: Auckland Status: Faithful Described as "not your typical mummy-blogger", Anna has some serious business behind her and joins The Traitors with an unassuming ease. Brodie Job: Broadcaster Location: Auckland Status: Faithful Broadcaster turned podcaster, Brodie is known for her energy and her interviewing skills will certainly bring good chat among the contestants. Brooke Job: Entrepreneur Location: Auckland Status: Faithful Brooke is a natural leader whose charisma and strategic thinking could make him formidable player amongst The Traitors: New Zealand season 1 cast. Christen Job: Influencer Location: Auckland Status: Faithful An advocate for self-acceptance, Christen's influencer skills could certainly add a touch of sway to the game. Colin Job: Model Location: Auckland Status: Faithful Colin is a model and a "self-confessed smiling assassin"- is The Traitors a game made for Colin? Dan Job: Professional poker player Location: Auckland Status: Traitors Dan's poker face should come in handy, especially with his "ability to micro read people right down to the hair on their arms". Dyla…

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David Morrissey on swapping drama for comedy and working with Aimee Lou Wood on Daddy Issues
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date: 2024-08-15T09:30:29.000Z
creator: Laura Rutkowski
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC Three
subject: The Big RT Interview
description: "Aimee's so open. We make each other laugh. We trust each other. We're both Northern as well, which is handy."
encoded: David Morrissey, acclaimed actor of the stage and screen, had just finished the heavy-hitting dramas The Long Shadow and Sherwood season 2 when he decided it was time for something different. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, he says, “They were really wonderful and I love doing them, but they do take it out of you. You carry those things with you.” We’re used to seeing Morrissey in more serious roles, often as a police officer, while he’s also known for playing the psychopathic Governor in The Walking Dead, Gordon Brown in The Deal and British Army Captain Sam Webster in The Missing. For his latest series, BBC Three’s comedy Daddy Issues, the Liverpudlian actor is showing us that he is in fact also very, very funny – so much so that executive producer Phil Gilbert likens his physicality to that of Eric Morecambe. His character, Malcolm, is described as being “unable to load a washing machine, boil an egg or microwave rice without it exploding”. Can Morrissey relate? “I can load a dishwasher and a washing machine, but I'm not really a technical person. My kids tend to help me with my iPhone and my Sky subscriptions. I’ve stopped feeling guilty about that, because I taught them how to walk, so they can teach me how to use Sky Sports.” He adds, with a wry smile, “My personal love is ironing. I find it really cathartic. It's my happy place.” He shares three children – two sons, Albie and Gene, and a daughter, Anna – with former spouse Esther Freud, but in Daddy Issues, he plays the useless father of Aimee Lou Wood’s Gemma. View oEmbed on the source website When the 24-year-old discovers she’s pregnant after a one-off hook-up, Malcolm is the only one she can turn to. He’s living in a home for divorced men with Derek (David Fynn), mourning his recent separation, when Gemma asks whether he wants to move in with her. Sharon Rooney (Barbie), Sarah Hadland (Miranda) and Susan Lynch (Sex Education), also star. “I don't think my daughter would put up with Malcolm the way…

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Where is Chloe Ayling now? Subject of BBC Three's Kidnapped
type: item
date: 2024-08-14T08:00:43.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC Three
description: What happened to the model at the centre of the shocking true crime case?
encoded: Oftentimes, there's no need for fictionalised drama in the TV schedules, as the wealth of true crime content at our fingertips is captivating enough. That's the case with the intriguing real story of Chloe Ayling, who is at the centre of a brand new BBC Three factual drama series. Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story is based on Ayling's true story of being kidnapped in Italy in 2017, when she had travelled there thinking she was partaking in a photoshoot. Written by Killing Eve's Georgia Lester, the new six-part series is based on in-depth research, interviews, documented legal proceedings and Ayling's own book, Kidnapped. While the drama explores the events of the kidnapping, as well as the media storm fallout from it all, viewers will likely be wondering just what happened to Ayling. Well, read on to find out. Where is Chloe Ayling now? Subject of BBC Three's Kidnapped New series Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story has been made in cooperation with Ayling herself, and is also based on Ayling's book, Kidnapped. In the run-up to the release of the series, Ayling was interviewed by BBC Breakfast, and when asked how she's doing seven years on from the kidnapping, she said: "I'm fine in myself. I'm happy, I've moved on. I'm happy that the drama is being made because, as you just said, still, seven years on there's still criticism. "I feel like my voice was never heard back then, it was really overpowered by negativity on maybe how I dressed or how I presented myself, or the fact I wasn't emotional. "So I'm glad that it can be just laid out and the facts can be shown visually, so that people can understand such a complex story." Ayling was 20 years old at the time of her kidnapping, and began modelling when she was 18. Originally from Croydon, London, Ayling had a child when she was in college. View oEmbed on the source website She was hired to do the Milan-based photoshoot by Lukasz Herba, who turned out to be her kidnapper, and she was freed after six days - but was subje…

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