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items: I directed Channel 4's Dirty Business and this is why we need to end the 35-year train-wreck of water privatisation
items: Channel 4’s new social experiment sees pairs handcuffed 24/7 – here’s the reason why and the duty of care shown
items: What to watch on streaming: today's picks from Netflix, Prime Video and more
items: Vera icon Brenda Blethyn's new Channel 4 remake of classic drama finally confirms release date
items: MAFS Australia 2026 finally gets UK release date confirmed as dramatic reality series returns
items: Tempting Fortune to return on Channel 4 with Paddy McGuinness's replacement as presenter confirmed
items: Jonathan Ross’s new show Handcuffed proves the UK still knows no barrier like a class barrier
items: Made in Chelsea season 31 confirms returning cast and new additions - including Netflix reality star
items: Dirty Business true story: 'This is something that affects all of us... we should all be a lot angrier'
items: Meet the Gogglebox cast – the families and their jobs in real life
items: When is the Married at First Sight UK 2026 reunion?
items: Channel 4's "daring" and "intense" new social experiment fronted by TV icon gets release date confirmed
items: Beloved Gogglebox family confirms reason behind key cast member's absence in latest episodes
items: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Bad Sisters favourites confirmed for adaptation of beloved novel
items: Nigella Lawson says Bake Off shuns TV "bullying" - as Paul Hollywood delivers verdict on his new judge
items: House of Guinness stars confirmed to unite for "dynamic, loud, and uncompromising" Belfast-set drama based on award-winning novel
items: Danny Dyer confirmed to lead "heart-in-mouth" historical siege drama from former Slow Horses showrunner
items: Married at First Sight spin-off confirmed as UK and Australia series set to crossover
items: Vera icon Brenda Blethyn stars in dramatic first-look trailer for much-anticipated remake of classic Channel 4 drama
items: Cold Feet and Gentleman Jack stars cast in new Channel 4 break-up comedy as first look unveiled
items: Channel 4 reveals impressive streaming start to 2026 – "outgrowing" rivals with youth audiences and showing YouTube success
items: Claudia Winkleman confirmed for a surprise new hosting job after quitting Strictly Come Dancing
items: "Landmark" Tony Blair documentary with interview with former PM gets release date confirmed
items: Long-rumoured This is England ’00 follow-up gets update from writer Jack Thorne
items: The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer 2026 line-up confirmed - including Love Island and EastEnders legends
items: Married at First Sight Australia 2026 cast: Meet the season 13 line-up
items: Mary Berry delivers her verdict on Nigella Lawson joining GBBO in judging role
items: Prue Leith reveals why she decided to quit The Great British Bake Off
items: Channel 4 confirms Beckham family feud documentary following Brooklyn Beckham social media posts
items: Nigella Lawson confirmed as new Great British Bake Off judge, as Prue Leith shares verdict on her replacement

I directed Channel 4's Dirty Business and this is why we need to end the 35-year train-wreck of water privatisation
type: item
date: 2026-02-28T09:58:18.000Z
creator: Joseph Bullman
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Comment
description: Behind the scenes on the rage-inducing new factual thriller.
encoded: My eagle-eyed commissioners Alisa Pomeroy and Rita Daniels sent me their favourite tweet of the night after episode 2 of our new series Dirty Business went to air on Channel 4. A viewer, Josh Folks, had been checking Thames Water sewage dumps from a works in Islip. “If I’d been s**tting into a river non-stop for 966 hours I’d probably have been arrested by now.” Well, yeah. Fair point. You definitely wouldn’t be able to s**t into a river non-stop for 40 days without attracting the interest of the local constabulary. But water companies get away with it. Collectively they dump sewage into rivers and seas 1,600 times a day. The law says the water companies have to treat the sewage to make it safe, before they put it back into our waterways, except in very extreme, once in a blue moon, storm conditions. Every dump is an offence, punishable by five years in prison. But the water police force – the Environment Agency – has never prosecuted any water company executive or owner or board member, ever. Not once. In the show, Chanel Cresswell’s Environment Agency whistleblower calls the agency a ‘Potemkin regulator’. Potemkin was a Russian Field Marshall who had an affair with the Empress Katharine. He’s said to have built the facades of bogus villages to ride past and admire on her way to their booty calls. So Potemkin means something got up to look like something – in this case a regulator – which is in fact fake. Factual producer Laura McCutcheon and I worked on Dirty Business for more than two years. Laura did the heavy lifting on the incredible amount of research. She met a person who worked inside the agency, called Dave Henderson. Coincidence? It was the same name as the head of the water company lobbying body who’s always on Radio 4 trying to defend their dumping. Duh… it was obviously a fake name. ‘Dave’ supplied us with internal Environment Agency documents and the results of his investigations into the Agency. They showed the Agency handing down policies which prev…

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Channel 4’s new social experiment sees pairs handcuffed 24/7 – here’s the reason why and the duty of care shown
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date: 2026-02-28T00:01:49.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: "It wasn't purely a conflict machine."
encoded: Could you survive being handcuffed to a complete stranger? Well, that's the question Channel 4 asked 18 brave Brits who have embarked on an experiment to do just that. In an audacious new social experiment, Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing, will follow nine pairs as they compete to win a £100,000 prize. The catch? They have to cope being chained to each other 24/7, doing everything just inches apart. But the minute they choose to uncuff, they'll be out of the competition. It'd be fair to assume that maybe the contestants wouldn't sleep together with the handcuffs on, or they'd be able to uncuff when the other needs the toilet, but those assumptions would be wrong. "I think it was really important for us, when we started this, that it was a genuine experiment," executive producer Tom Clarke told Radio Times and other press. "And what that meant was people had to be handcuffed the whole time. So it couldn't be 12 hours on, 12 hours off. It had to be something they did while they were eating, whilst they were sleeping, whilst they were showering. It was something we stuck to rigidly." Read more: The Claudia Winkleman Show confirms first starry guest line-up – including Hollywood legend MAFS Australia 2026 finally gets UK release date confirmed as dramatic reality series returns Clarke explained that he and the show's creators wanted the contestants to be "in each other's orbits the entire time", with its entire notion being "they were there together through thick and thin". Throughout the series, the pairs set off for each other's houses, to walk a mile in their partner's shoes – and should the contestants want remove their handcuffs, there are keys placed in every location for them call it quits. "[At] anytime they were always free to leave, but obviously that was something that would put them and their partner out. So it was a big decision," Clarke explained. "We were sort of there 24 hours a day having teams of people looking after them the whole time. There were team…

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What to watch on streaming: today's picks from Netflix, Prime Video and more
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date: 2026-02-26T10:13:43.000Z
creator: Radio Times Staff
subject: Collections
subject: TV
subject: What to Watch
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Apple TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Channel 4
subject: discovery+
subject: Disney Plus
subject: ITVX
subject: Netflix
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Looking for something to watch today on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV and more? Don't miss our experts' recommendations...
encoded: We can all feel a bit overwhelmed when looking for something to watch in the world of streaming, so if you're in need of some help, you've come to the right place. This week, it's time for a welcome throwback to one of the funniest sitcoms of the 2000s, with Scrubs season 10 having just landed on Disney+. The long-dormant series reunites viewers with Sacred Heart hospital doctors JD (Zach Braff), Turk (Donald Faison) and Elliot (Sarah Chalke) at a very different stage of their lives. No longer the inexperienced new recruits being put through their paces by demanding bosses, they are instead the wiser mentors to a new cohort of trainees in need of guidance. Meanwhile, Bridgerton fans need wait no longer – the second part of season 4 is here, revealing the outcome of Benedict's (Luke Thompson) wild mistress proposition to Sophie (Yerin Ha) at the end of part 1. The question left both Sophie and viewers at home at a loss for words but if the steamy part 2 trailer was anything to go by, we know that their tension will be short-lived... Over on Prime Video in Man on the Run, Paul McCartney sits down for a candid interview in an archive-rich film that shines a light on his 1970s, during which the former Fab raised a family, made music with his wife Linda and saw his career take flight once again with Wings. For the film fans among you, there are plenty of new releases to entertain you at home during this dark, wet winter. Jessie Buckley is hoovering up awards for her sensational leading turn in director Chloé Zhao’s 11-time Bafta-nominated drama Hamnet about the domestic life of William and Agnes Shakespeare, and the unimaginable loss that may have inspired the Bard’s greatest play. Elsewhere, a little-known Second World War story gets the dramatic treatment in wry film The Swedish Connection, available on Netflix. It charts the battle waged by Stockholm civil servants who, in 1942, realised they could grant asylum to thousands of Jewish people using creative paperwork an…

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Vera icon Brenda Blethyn's new Channel 4 remake of classic drama finally confirms release date
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date: 2026-02-25T16:27:47.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The show will mark Blethyn's first role since Vera ended.
encoded: Channel 4 has confirmed when fans can expect Vera star Brenda Blethyn’s brand new upcoming period drama A Woman of Substance to land. The eight-part series is a remake of another Channel 4 adaptation released 40 years ago, stars Vera's Brenda Blethyn and House of Guinness's Jessica Reynolds as two versions of the lead character, Emma Harte, in different time periods. A Woman of Substance will premiere with its first two episodes on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 March at 9pm on Channel 4. Fans will also be able to watch the entire eight-part series as a boxset following the transmission of the first episode. A trailer for the series was previously released, showing Blethyn's version of Emma in New York, where she’s desperate to exact revenge. The footage then takes viewers back to the younger version of the character (played by Reynolds), who’s working in a grand house and warned to be careful of her “ambition”. The official synopsis for the series, which is based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's novel, read: “1911. Emma Harte, an impoverished ambitious maid in Yorkshire, England goes on a dizzying journey to become the world’s richest woman, gazing down from a sprawling luxury New York penthouse." It continues: "A rags-to-riches tale of women through the 20th century, Emma defies the expectations of her society, fearlessly challenging the roles she's given, smashing glass ceilings, and never, ever deviating from her masterplan: Get to the top. Whatever it takes." The cast is rounded out by the likes of Leanne Best (This City Is Ours), Ewan Horrocks (The Last Kingdom), Harry Cadby (In Flight), Niall Wright (Slow Horses) and Robert Wilfort (Gavin & Stacey). Toby Regbo (Belgravia), Hiftu Quasem (The Witcher), Sophie Bould (Call the Midwife), Georgina Sadler (Silo) and Jo Joyner (EastEnders) also star. The adaptation comes from a script written by The Buccaneers scribe Katherine Jakeways, along with co-writer Roanne Bardsley (Hollyoaks). View oEmbed on the source website A W…

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MAFS Australia 2026 finally gets UK release date confirmed as dramatic reality series returns
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date: 2026-02-25T15:00:38.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: Save the date!
encoded: It's time to clear your schedules because the highly anticipated 13th season of Married at First Sight Australia returns to E4 - and there's not long to wait. Channel 4 has confirmed that the dramatic reality series will make its way to UK screens on Monday 9 March at 7:30pm on E4. The series is being released a little over a month since it began airing in Australia. As ever, audiences will watch on as a new group of singles, hopeful to find lasting love, marry a complete stranger, all accompanied by emotional commitment ceremonies and dramatic dinner parties. There are some surprises along the way, with new twists and turns featured in this year's experiment. MAFS Australia has introduced a new chapter coined 'revelations week' and last series's new addition, 'final test week', returns with a powerful twist that will challenge and spark make-or-break decisions for the couples. Guiding the 18 brides and grooms through the social experiment will be sexologist Alessandra Rampolla and relationship experts John Aiken and fellow MAFS UK expert, Mel Schilling. This series will mark Mel's final outing on MAFS Australia after 12 years as an expert. She shared on social media that she was stepping away from the Aussie series to spend more time with her family and focus on her health. "After 12 extraordinary seasons, I have made the heartfelt decision to step away from my role as an expert on Married at First Sight Australia," Mel wrote on Instagram. "This hasn’t been a choice I’ve made lightly. In recent years, my health challenges and living in the UK spending up to three months a year away from my family is no longer sustainable. It has become clear that I must make a change that puts my family, health and time at the very centre of my life." She concluded the post: "What began as a small social experiment has grown into a global phenomenon, and I have felt truly privileged to be part of that journey. I am incredibly grateful to the fans, the production team, and my fellow…

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Tempting Fortune to return on Channel 4 with Paddy McGuinness's replacement as presenter confirmed
type: item
date: 2026-02-25T11:06:45.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: Channel 4 has promised more extreme conditions and more enticing temptations than ever before.
encoded: Tempting Fortune will return for a third season on Channel 4, but there will be a slight shake-up for the high stakes reality series. It has been confirmed that Rob Beckett will host the series, taking over from Paddy McGuinness who hosted the first two seasons. Rob Beckett said: "Put people in the jungle, take away everything nice, then tempt them with hot showers and burgers. It’s hilarious. Everyone thinks they can resist temptation… until they’re hot and filthy, and suddenly morals go out the window. I’m very happy to be hosting this show, especially from the comfort of a lovely crew hotel." The popular reality series will once again challenge a new group of contestants to trek through the Malaysian jungle armed with nothing but basic supplies and their own willpower. The prize pot will start at £300,000 and the group must decide whether they want to save the pot so it can be won at the end of the trek, or spend it on the little luxuries that arise during their journey. As ever, each time a contestant caves to comfort, the group prize fund will take a hit. The new series promises more extreme conditions, more enticing temptations and dramatic new twists that will put even greater pressure on the shared prize fund. Beckett will travel with the group to tease them with temptations and guide viewers through all the dramatic twists directly from the stunning yet unforgiving tropical location. Genna Gibson, commissioning editor at Channel 4, said: "Tempting Fortune has struck a real chord with UK audiences, blending adventure and psychological tension in a fresh, compelling way. We’re excited to raise the stakes again for series three and viewers can expect more of the emotional highs and lows, fiery debates and fractured alliances that have made Tempting Fortune a breakout reality phenomenon." Tempting Fortune seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch on Channel4.com. Add Tempting Fortune to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily …

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Jonathan Ross’s new show Handcuffed proves the UK still knows no barrier like a class barrier
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date: 2026-02-25T08:00:14.000Z
creator: Caroline Frost
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Comment
subject: Magazine
description: Involuntary handcuffing with an unlikely friend has long been a go-to on screen.
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. I’ve had my share of enforced proximity. I once spent six long nights on the Trans-Siberian Railway, all of them sharing a carriage with a Russian fellow who spoke not a word of English. Every day we spent in our own corners; every evening we passed in quick games of silent, happy chess (I barely took a rook). At least we weren’t handcuffed, unlike the contestants of Channel 4’s latest "competition meets social experiment" Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing, in which nine pairs of strangers are thus shackled day and night for several weeks, to see if they can survive, and even – fetch the hanky – learn to love one another. Involuntary handcuffing with an unlikely friend has long been a go-to on screen. From the moment Richard Gere’s cop and Kim Basinger’s runaway were locked together in the thriller No Mercy, it was only a matter of time before the squabbling gave way to snuggling. More memorably, The Defiant Ones saw prison inmates Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier on the run, shackled together because “the warden had a sense of humour”, left unpursued because “they’ll probably kill each other before they go five miles”. Confounding any doubters, by the time the credits rolled both had learnt that, as Bill Clinton liked to say, “There is more to unite us than divide us.” It’s an optimistic worldview put to the test by the contestants in Handcuffed, a challenge nobly described by host Jonathan Ross as hopefully “going a small way to healing a fractured Britain” (and a tad less nobly, the bagging of a £100,000 jackpot by the last couple standing). Ross adds that he’s “rooting for couples to go the distance”. Is he, though? As every reality TV exec worth their salt knows, peace, love and kumbaya are all very well, but it’s not what keeps viewers watching, hence the decision by Ross (for which read lesser-paid researchers) to pin together what Love Island producers might call “opposites on paper”. Episode one finds Jo, an a…

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Made in Chelsea season 31 confirms returning cast and new additions - including Netflix reality star
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date: 2026-02-24T16:31:06.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: Let's head back to SW3!
encoded: It's been a while since we've been updated on the goings on of the socialites of SW3, but E4 are providing as Made in Chelsea returns for an exciting 31st season next month. This season, the clique swap Chelsea for the breathtaking backdrops of Scotland, as the series launches with a two-part special where romance, tension and shifting alliances play out in a stately manor in Perthshire. Along with a change in location, the 10-part new season will introduce two cast members - Elys Hutchinson and Philip Pollard - who are ready to find romance and shake up friendships. Plus, fans of the show will be delighted to hear Inga Valentiner makes her highly anticipated return to Chelsea. Inga said of her return: "Bali has been paradise, but I have been missing Chelsea! After some years away from West London, I’m ready to reunite with my pals, and meet who else has joined in on the chaos since I was in the city." View oEmbed on the source website If the newcomers names sound familiar, that's because they are! Elys Hutchinson previously won Too Hot to Handle in 2023, but now she'll be swapping the slopes for Sloane Square. A trained ski instructor and semi-pro football player, Elys isn't afraid to put herself out there when it comes to finding love and is good friends with many of the Chelsea cast, including Yas Zweegers and Chuggs Wallis. 26-year-old Philip Pollard's surname may ring a bell as he is the older brother of Jules. Newly-single after an eight year relationship, Philip is in his dating era and has no plans to settle down and has his sights set on Beks. Phil was a semi-pro football player before branching into tech sales which he is now an exec of his company. Fiercely protective of Jules and Tristan, Philip embraces the big brother role amongst the group. View oEmbed on the source website Made in Chelsea returns to E4 in March. Add Made in Chelsea to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. …

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Dirty Business true story: 'This is something that affects all of us... we should all be a lot angrier'
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date: 2026-02-23T18:00:04.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: The Channel 4 factual drama, starring Jason Watkins and David Thewlis, delivers a damning indictment of the decline of Britain’s waterways – and its devastating impact on wildlife and public health.
encoded: Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years, you'll be well aware of the scandal of water companies pumping raw, untreated sewage into British waterways on an industrial – and illegal– scale. When sewage works become overwhelmed during periods of exceptionally heavy rainfall, operators are legally permitted to release waste into our rivers and seas – but only then – and they must report that to the Environment Agency (EA). Yet, as Channel 4’s Dirty Business spotlights, not only are the water companies failing to tell the regulator – it's also happening year-round, even when there's been no rain at all. In fact, the series reveals there were nearly one million sewage dumps in 2024 alone. That's one every 30 seconds. It is a national disgrace which has entered the public consciousness in no small part thanks to campaigners Peter Hammond and Ashley Smith, played by Jason Watkins and David Thewlis respectively. After becoming neighbours, the academic and former police detective joined forces to investigate what was really going on when they noticed the River Windrush – which runs underneath Peter's home, a converted mill in the Cotswolds – had changed colour. What has emerged is "one of the biggest potential corporate scandals in British history", according to writer and director Joseph Bullman – and one that is having a devastating impact on our wildlife and our health. If Peter and Ash's crusade is the brain of Dirty Business, Heather Preen's story is the heart. She was eight years old when she died after being infected by e-coli 0157 in 1999. Two weeks prior, she had been on a beach in Devon with her family when she fell into a pool of water which they alleged had toilet paper floating in it. Heather soon became dangerously ill and her health deteriorated rapidly. "I don't think I realised that it got to the point of people losing their lives because you assume as a lay person that things could not be allowed to get that bad," Tom McKay, who plays H…

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Meet the Gogglebox cast – the families and their jobs in real life
type: item
date: 2026-02-20T10:43:23.000Z
creator: Grace Henry
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: From Jenny and Lee to the Malone family, here's everything you need to know about the cast of Gogglebox in 2026.
encoded: It's Friday, and that can only mean one thing in the world of TV: Gogglebox is back! The series is returning for another instalment of the most talked about and shocking moments on television in the past week, and the nation's favourite armchair critics will once more tune into the most-talked about TV programmes of the last week and there's a lot to get stuck into! However, fans have been quick to notice that one family looks slightly different this season. The Siddiquis have been part of the series since its inception and when they were first introduced, viewers at home tuned into Baasit, Umar and their dad Sid before being introduced to other members of the family, including sibling Raza, who has been missing in the 27th season. Those watching the beloved Channel 4 series began to notice Raza's absence, and the family have confirmed that he sadly had a fall prior to filming and cracked his ribs. In a post shared on social media, the Siddiquis wrote: "He’s recovering nicely and will be joining us on the sofa in a few weeks time. As we return to Channel 4 every Friday night at 9pm, here's everything you need to know about the Gogglebox participants, including new families who have joined the series. Jake and Calum Friends Jake (27) and Calum (31) joined the show last season, and are from Glasgow in Scotland. The Gordon family Instagram: @thegordons_gogglebox The Gordon family consists of Andre (49), Sarah (47) and their daughter Chee (25), and they are from Surrey. They joined the Gogglebox family last year for season 26. The family often share snippets of their lives and behind-the-scenes of filming the show on their Instagram page. Andrew and Alfie Instagram: @andrewdnicolls and @sam.alfie.mulhall Married couple Andrew (62) and Alfie (32) are from The Cotswolds and are one of the five new families who joined the show in season 26 last year. The pair often share snippets from their lives on Instagram, either in their home in the Cotswolds or abroad on holiday. The…

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When is the Married at First Sight UK 2026 reunion?
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date: 2026-02-18T16:43:47.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: Sparks will fly...
encoded: It's time to immerse yourself into the Married at First Sight UK experience once again as last year's coupled reunite for a special one-off episode. Since the series came to an end last year, there have been break-ups, social media digs and plenty of new relationships, and it won't be long before fans get the lowdown on everything that has happened since the experiment came to an end. A release date has just been confirmed for the special episode and thankfully, there isn't long to go. So, when is the Married at First Sight UK 2026 reunion special on TV? Scroll on to find out more! When is the Married at First Sight UK 2026 reunion on? Channel 4 has confirmed that the highly-anticipated reunion special will air on Sunday 1 March at 9pm on E4 and Channel4.com. Promising to reveal what the cast members of the latest series have been up to and how some relationships came to end, be sure to grab your popcorn and sit back because we're in for quite the explosive episode. View oEmbed on the source website Who will feature in the Married at First Sight UK 2026 reunion? Based on who can be seen in the trailer, it has been confirmed that Bailey, Maeve, Keye, Sarah, Julia-Ruth, Rebecca, Davide, Ashley, April, Leigh, Nelly and Dean all return for the reunion. We'll be sure to keep this page updated with the latest once more has been revealed! Married at First Sight UK 2026 reunion trailer It's juicy! Alongside announcing the reunion episode, Channel 4 also released a first look at what's to come, and fans won't want to miss out. You can watch the full trailer below. Married at First Sight UK: Reunion Special airs on Sunday 1 March at 9pm on E4. Add Married at First Sight UK: Reunion Special 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 …

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Channel 4's "daring" and "intense" new social experiment fronted by TV icon gets release date confirmed
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date: 2026-02-18T15:36:01.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: This could create some friction...
encoded: Jonathan Ross is back on screens in another gripping social experiment, but it's a far cry from The Celebrity Traitors castle. Last year Channel 4 commissioned a bold series which follows eight pairs of strangers with completely opposing opinions, beliefs, lifestyles and bad habits, who are handcuffed them together in the ultimate test of survival. The experiment will be overseen by Ross, who will pair the couples and guide them on their path to reconciliation. Jonathan Ross said of the series: "I believe this experiment will go a small way to healing a fractured Britain; after all, to know is to love. I’m rooting for our couples to go the distance and not let our differences overpower us." Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing launches on Monday 2 March at 9pm on Channel 4, followed by a second episode on Tuesday 3 March. During the six-part series, the couples will be handcuffed together through thick and thin as they adjust to eating, dressing and sleeping just inches apart from a complete stranger, who they very well may not get along with. The synopsis reads: "Shackled around the clock, the pairs will be sent on a road trip across our beautiful nation, in the hope they find common ground along the way. If a pair can last longest chained together, they’ll be in the running for a £100,000 jackpot – but if it proves too much and they demand to be unchained, their shot at the jackpot is gone. Drawn from across the UK, the couples will represent the wide range of views and opinions found in modern Britain. "Will the chance to win a huge cash prize drive them to stay together whatever, or will their massive differences lead them to quit?" Tim Hancock, commissioning editor, commented: "Funny, intense, and featuring a cast reflecting a truly diverse range of British characters, this is the kind of social experiment you’d only see on Channel 4. The series aims capture modern Britain by examining its divisions and hopefully helping mend some of them too." Handcuffed: Last Pair …

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Beloved Gogglebox family confirms reason behind key cast member's absence in latest episodes
type: item
date: 2026-02-18T12:30:13.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: Fans have noticed that one family member has been missing.
encoded: The Siddiquis have been a part of Gogglebox since its inception in 2013 and have become firm fan favourites, so it's no surprise when viewers quickly notice when they're not all on screen. When they were first introduced, viewers at home tuned into Baasit, Umar and their dad Sid before being introduced to other members of the family, including sibling Raza, who has been missing in the new season. Those watching the beloved Channel 4 series began to notice Raza's absence, and the family have since confirmed that he sadly had a fall prior to filming and cracked his ribs. In a post shared on social media, the Siddiquis wrote: "He’s recovering nicely and will be joining us on the sofa in a few weeks time. "He’s absolutely smashing his recovery, staying positive and keeping himself entertained with walks, telly, reading and nephew cuddles with Theodore. I know you guys reaching out and sending your well wishes will put a bigger smile on his face than morphine ever could. "Can’t wait for all four Siddiquis to be back on team @c4gogglebox with the rest of the fab families." Fans and fellow Goggleboxers have sent the family well wishes, with Izzi Warner commenting: "Get well soon Raza!" Gogglebox returned for a whopping 27th season earlier this year, with familiar faces and some newbies amongst the armchair critics. Last season introduced audiences to friends Jake and Calum, the Gordon family, married couple Andrew and Alfie, mother and daughter-in-law Sara and Lara and sisters Rosie and Susie. Gogglebox continues on Friday 20 February at 9pm on Channel 4. Add Gogglebox to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Bad Sisters favourites confirmed for adaptation of beloved novel
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date: 2026-02-17T15:14:32.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Caroline O’Donoghue's popular novel The Rachel Incident is getting the TV treatment.
encoded: A new adaptation of Caroline O’Donoghue’s The Rachel Incident is on its way to Channel 4, with Sarah Greene and Daniel Ings among the confirmed cast members. The eight-part series – which is set in Cork in 2010 and is "about friends, lovers, Ireland in chaos, and a young woman desperately trying to manage all three" – stars Máiréad Tyers (Extraordinary) and Ellis Howard (What It Feels Like for a Girl) in the lead roles of university students Rachel and James. "Rachel is a student working at a bookstore when she meets James – and it is love at first sight. Effervescent and insistently heterosexual, James soon invites Rachel to be his roommate, and the two begin a friendship that changes the course of both their lives forever," the official plot synopsis teases. "Together, they run riot through the streets of Cork City, trying to cultivate a bohemian existence while the reality of the recent financial crash looms over them. "When Rachel admits to a huge crush on her married professor, Dr. Fred Byrne, James helps her devise a launch for his new book at the store, with the hope that she might seduce him afterwards… But Fred, as it turns out, has other desires. So begins a series of secrets and compromises that intertwine the fates of James, Rachel, Fred, and Fred's wife Deenie, an incredibly cool and well-connected literary editor." Greene (Bad Sisters) stars as Deenie, while Ings (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms) appears as Fred. Also starring are Cúán Hosty-Blaney (House of Guinness) as Carey, Ciarán Dowd (Bad Sisters) as Ben, Helen Behan (Malpractice) as Bridget, Ardal O’Hanlon (The Woman in the Wall) as Paul, Jeanne Ní Áinle (Hidden Assets) as Sabrina, Molly McFadden as Sinead, Maria Doyle Kennedy (KIN) as Vivian, and more. The series is created, written and executive produced by O’Donoghue. Also executive producing are Emma Fleischer, who is also producing, and Giulia Gandini, while Megan K Fox is serving as director. Tyers said in a statement that she is "so excite…

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Nigella Lawson says Bake Off shuns TV "bullying" - as Paul Hollywood delivers verdict on his new judge
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date: 2026-02-13T13:52:51.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: "There's a breakdown of a sense of community and connection between people and I think that Bake Off really celebrates that."
encoded: Earlier this year Channel 4 confirmed that Nigella Lawson would be heading into The Great British Bake Off tent as she takes the reins from Prue Leith, who left her role as judge. The celebrity chef has been forthcoming in her excitement about taking over as judge though admits it's "daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry", but despite this she will be facing the challenge head on. At a recent Channel 4 event, Lawson said of her new role: "I'm looking forward to being part of the gang. I'm so excited, [but] I'm daunted – I bake a lot and I've written a lot about baking, but I'm a ramshackle kind of a baker... I'm going to be thinking, 'My God, why am I judging them?'" The Great British Bake Off has been on air for over 15 years and remains a staple of annual British television. Indeed, with a brand new judge in the mix as well as a new format introduced, the cosy TV show is full steam ahead and Lawson reckons she has cracked just why people keep returning to the Channel 4 favourite. She said: "I think why Bake Off really appeals to people in another deep emotional way – it's not just watching for entertainment, although of course there is that – is for many people, especially more recently, there's a breakdown of a sense of community and connection between people and I think that Bake Off really celebrates that." Lawson noted that while it is a competition, at its core Bake Off is more about "creative collaboration" as well as the support between the bakers. "There isn't that terrible bullying that goes in certain competitive programmes – the thing is, I'm not meaning any in particular, because it's all of them," she added. "To me, that is incredibly important – it's important for making viewers feel cosy and safe and part of something. It's good to have an example of that, because it becomes increasingly rare." But as she gears up to head to Welford Park to film the upcoming series, Lawson has teased the kind of judging audiences can…

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House of Guinness stars confirmed to unite for "dynamic, loud, and uncompromising" Belfast-set drama based on award-winning novel
type: item
date: 2026-02-13T10:39:18.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: Close to Home is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Michael Magee.
encoded: Channel 4 has announced a brand new four-part drama based on the bestselling debut novel by author Michael Magee, Close to Home. Sharing the same name as the 2023 hit novel, the new drama will be headed up by a cast of stellar talent including House of Guinness stars Anthony Boyle and Seamus O’Hara, as well as Jessica Reynolds (A Woman of Substance) and Oisín Thompson (Trespasses). Boyle is set to lead the cast as Sean, a young man who returns to his home of Belfast after university and is sucked back into old habits. As per the synopsis: "Back on the mad all-nighters, the borrowed tenners and missing rent, the casual jobs that always fall through. "Back with his brother, his ma and all the things they never talk about. Back where the promised prosperity of peacetime has yet to arrive and every street has a story to tell. One night, Sean assaults a stranger at a party and everything is tipped into chaos." The series has been described as revelling "in the reckless decadence of youth and celebrates a generation growing up in the wake of the troubles", adding that it's "a striking tale of love, trauma and finding your place in the scarred city you call home." On the announcement of the Channel 4 adaptation of his novel, writer Magee said: "Developing Close to Home for television has been an intensely fulfilling creative experience, a dream come true, really, and I'm incredibly grateful to Michael Dawson and Clare Dwyer Hogg for all the work they've done with me on the scripts, and to Diarmuid Goggins and Gemma Boswell and the whole team at Element and Channel 4 for the passion and creative energy they've put into bringing this story to life." Code of Silence's Diarmuid Goggins will be taking over directing duties for the series, which is also being produced by the multi award-winning company Element Pictures, who have helped bring us the likes of Pillion, Bugonia and Normal People. While a release date for Close to Home is yet to be announced, we do know that filming …

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Danny Dyer confirmed to lead "heart-in-mouth" historical siege drama from former Slow Horses showrunner
type: item
date: 2026-02-13T10:19:30.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: Will Smith will be adapting Ben Macintyre’s The Siege for Channel 4.
encoded: Ever since Will Smith, the showrunner of Slow Horses, left that acclaimed spy series at the end of season 5, fans have been wondering what he would do next. Now, it has been confirmed that he is adapting Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book, The Siege, which will air as a six-part limited series on Channel 4. The cast of the series will be led by Rivals star Danny Dyer, along with Sherwood's David Morrissey and The Voice of Hind Rajab's Motaz Malhees. Helmed by Time director Lewis Arnold, the series has been described as "a heart-in-mouth story involving an extraordinary cast of characters from different walks of life, thrown together by a seemingly insolvable conflict". The synopsis for the series reads: "30th April 1980. Six armed Arab Iranian separatists burst into the Iranian embassy in London, taking hostage the 26 people inside, demanding autonomy for their people. "Over the next six days, the gunmen, the hostages and the police struggled with each other for control of the situation while the soldiers of the SAS mounted plans for a daring mission to break the siege that would be witnessed by the watching world. "Coupling thriller tension with poignancy, insight and humour, this six-part limited series brings audiences the definitive account of a pivotal moment in history, when Britain and the world held its breath." Starring alongside Dyer, Morrissey and Malhees will be Leo Bill (Funny Woman), Kevin Doyle (Downton Abbey) Alex Jennings (MobLand), Alexej Manvelov (Dept. Q), Sara Shirpey (Top Dog), Omid Djalili (Betrayal), Nicola Stephenson (The Long Shadow), Stephen Campbell Moore (Industry), Sean Pertwee (NCIS: Tony & Ziva) and Enzo Cilenti (Black Mirror). Also in the cast are Sam Troughton (Black Doves), Iddo Goldberg (Peaky Blinders), Armin Karima (Prisoner 951), Asim Chaudhry (Tinsel Town), Moe Bar-El (Alien: Earth) Kavé Niku (Tehran), Nina Mahdavi (Ambivalence), Catayoune Ahmadi (Reading Lolita in Tehran) Lorne MacFadyen (Vigil), Aneurin Barnard (Doctor Who), …

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Married at First Sight spin-off confirmed as UK and Australia series set to crossover
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date: 2026-02-13T09:47:16.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: Married at First Sight All Stars, anyone?
encoded: Married at First Sight is getting the all stars treatment! You read that right, the popular reality series which sees people meet for the first time on their wedding day, after having been paired together by relationship experts, is getting a spin-off with stars from the UK and Australia returning for a second chance at love. Titled Second Marriage at First Sight, the new show will see former stars who didn't find love the first time be given a second chance. The series will be comprised of four singles from the UK and and four from Australia, bringing together two of the most successful versions of the reality show. As teased by Channel 4, the singles will return to the experiment with "open hearts to finding love again and open minds to consider uprooting their entire lives to the other side of the world". The synopsis continues: "The experiment begins again in the UK; each couple will navigate cultural clashes and old wounds before they head to Australia to meet friends and family on the other side of the world and face the ultimate decision: who will consider uprooting their life for love? "Will the Brits tempt their partners to trade beach life for Blighty, or will love pull them towards a fresh start under sunnier skies? For these second-timers, there's more at stake than ever before. "These brides and grooms aren't just risking their hearts again, they're risking everything, their friendships, careers, and their homes, as one half of each couple takes a gamble on the possibility of a new life and new love on the other side of the world." Steve Handley, Channel 4's head of reality entertainment, said of the commission: "These eight well-loved MAFS singles didn’t find lasting love the first time, but they haven’t given up – and neither have we. "Everyone deserves a second chance at love and this time they’re saying ‘I do’ to a stranger on the other side of the world, risking absolutely everything for another shot at getting it right. I think it will be our grea…

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Vera icon Brenda Blethyn stars in dramatic first-look trailer for much-anticipated remake of classic Channel 4 drama
type: item
date: 2026-02-11T15:05:59.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: A Woman of Substance is coming soon.
encoded: A first-look trailer has been revealed for A Woman of Substance, the highly anticipated period drama and remake of another Channel 4 adaptation, which was released 40 years ago. The new version, which is also for Channel 4, stars Vera's Brenda Blethyn and House of Guinness's Jessica Reynolds as two versions of the central character Emma Harte, in different time period. The trailer sees Blethyn's version of Emma in New York, revealing that she has dedicated her life to revenge. The trailer then flashes back to show Reynolds's version working in a grand house but being warned to be careful of her "ambition". The trailer also reveals the likes of Lenny Rush, Lydia Leonard, Emmett J Scanlan and Will Mellor in supporting roles. You can watch it right here now. View oEmbed on the source website Also starring in the eight-part series are Leanne Best (This City Is Ours), Ewan Horrocks (The Last Kingdom), Harry Cadby (In Flight), Niall Wright (Slow Horses), Robert Wilfort (Gavin & Stacey), Toby Regbo (Belgravia), Hiftu Quasem (The Witcher), Sophie Bould (Call The Midwife), Georgina Sadler (Silo) and Jo Joyner (EastEnders). The synopsis for the series, which is based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's novel, says: "1911. Emma Harte, an impoverished ambitious maid in Yorkshire, England goes on a dizzying journey to become the world’s richest woman, gazing down from a sprawling luxury New York penthouse. "A rags-to-riches tale of women through the 20th century, Emma defies the expectations of her society, fearlessly challenging the roles she's given, smashing glass ceilings, and never, ever deviating from her masterplan: Get to the top. Whatever it takes." The adaptation, which was filmed in Yorkshire, has been written by The Buccaneers scribe Katherine Jakeways, along with co-writer Roanne Bardsley (Hollyoaks). When Blethyn's role in the series was first confirmed, Blethyn said in a statement: “I’m overjoyed to be taking on this iconic role, in the footsteps of the great Deborah Ker…

Cold Feet and Gentleman Jack stars cast in new Channel 4 break-up comedy as first look unveiled
type: item
date: 2026-02-11T14:24:43.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: Break Clause stars Samuel Bottomley and Lara Ricote.
encoded: A set of first-look images have been released for new Channel 4 comedy series Break Clause, which stars Samuel Bottomley (How to Have Sex) and Lara Ricote (Mitchell And Webb Are Not Helping), while new cast members have also been confirmed. Bottomley's character Ben and Ricote's character Lil are both seen embracing as a couple in the images, but the series is set to chart a less romantic part of their lives - the end of their relationship. The synopsis for the six-part series reads: "Their relationship's over. Their tenancy isn't. Break Clause follows Ben and Lil as they navigate their breakup whilst stuck in the same flat. Moving on from your first love is hard enough. Moving out is even harder..." Also starring in the series and seen in the images are John Thomson (Cold Feet) as Alan, Lucy Black (Gentleman Jack) as Deb, Catherine Cohen (Sentimental Value) as Jos, Charly Clive (Rooster) as Frances, Nathan Foad (Our Flag Means Death) as Owen and Assa Kanouté (Boarders) as Kira and Jack Shep (Saturday Night Live UK) as Liam. Tamika Bennett and Jack James Ryan (I Fought the Law) are also featured in the images as their characters Nic and Jordan, while Hammed Animashaun (Black Ops), Michael Workéyè (Lynley), Jessica Knappett (Ghosts) and Lucas Jones (Get Millie Black) also star as Paul, Kas, the Vicar and Sean, respectively, but their characters have yet to be shown. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/02/71384S1Break-Clause-First-Look-a155e07.jpg" width="5244" height="3496" alt="Charly Clive as Frances, Lara Ricote as Lil, John Thomson as Alan, Nathan Foad as Owen, Samuel Bottomley as Ben, Lucy Black as Deb, Jack Shep as Liam and Tamika Bennett as Nic in Break Clause. They are stood and sat around on sofas in a living room, smiling at something off screen. Two of them have post-it notes on their foreheads, one of which says Princess Diana and the other says Rum Tum Tugger." title="Break Clause - First Look" /> The series has been…

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Channel 4 reveals impressive streaming start to 2026 – "outgrowing" rivals with youth audiences and showing YouTube success
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date: 2026-02-11T14:00:56.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Patience and The Great Pottery Throw Down have helped the broadcaster's streaming viewer minutes increase by 25 per cent year-on-year.
encoded: Channel 4 has announced that it is the fastest growing streaming platform of 2026 so far, while also achieving significant growth on YouTube. Across January, the broadcaster’s streaming viewer minutes increased by 25 per cent year-on-year – the biggest jump among leading streamers. The broadcaster’s linear commercial reach also grew 14 per cent year-on-year in January – ahead of every other major streamer. Linear growth was secured across every demographic including an 18 per cent rise among people aged 16-34 – again ahead of its competitors. Meanwhile, views of full episodes of Channel 4 shows on YouTube grew 15 per cent year-on-year. The broadcaster's streaming and linear growth in January was boosted by a line-up that includes popular series such as Patience, which was the number one drama on streaming platforms in January, as well as The Great Pottery Throw Down, What Not to Eat, Secret Genius and Catching a Killer. Ian Katz, chief content officer at Channel 4, said: “Last year Channel 4 led the way among commercial broadcasters in converting youth audiences to streaming while underlining the enduring power of linear TV. “We’re continuing this and more into 2026 – outgrowing the market on both streaming and linear audiences. “With old favourites like Taskmaster and The Great Pottery Throw Down flying and new hits like Patience, What Not to Eat and Secret Genius cutting through, today's results show that our bold, singular slate of very British programming is resonating with audiences.” Read more: Claudia Winkleman confirmed for a surprise new hosting job after quitting Strictly Come Dancing First ever British Sign Language dating show announced – and you won't have to wait long for it Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Claudia Winkleman confirmed for a surprise new hosting job after quitting Strictly Come Dancing
type: item
date: 2026-02-10T10:34:43.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: "There is literally nowhere else on earth I’d rather be."
encoded: Claudia Winkleman is set to take on a surprise new hosting job after stepping down from Strictly Come Dancing. The Traitors host and TV sidekick Tess Daly announced last year that they would be stepping down as hosts of the hit BBC One show following the end of the 2025 series. Now, it has been announced that Winkleman will be joining host Clare Balding on the Crufts dog show when the series returns to Channel 4 in March. Also returning will be regular Crufts reporters Radzi Chinyanganya and Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds. Winkleman said: "I absolutely love dogs and there is literally nowhere else on earth I’d rather be. I can’t wait to join this incredible team and I’m so grateful to Channel 4 for allowing me to be part of it. I have a pocket rammed with treats." Clare Balding added: "I’m really looking forward to working with Claudia, who is a fantastic addition to the team. She really loves dogs and will bring an additional element of fun, as well an intelligent curiosity and, of course, style." Pete Andrews, Head of Sport at Channel 4, added: "Crufts holds a special place in the hearts of Channel 4 viewers. There is no other event like it, and it is such a thrill to be welcoming Claudia to our brilliant gang of presenters and adding to our celebration of all-things dog." It was confirmed at the end of 2025 that Winkleman will be fronting a new BBC chat show from spring 2026, titled The Claudia Winkleman Show. Winkleman said at the time: "I can't quite believe it and I'm incredibly grateful to the BBC for this amazing opportunity. I'm obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I’m over the moon they're letting me try." Meanwhile, Mel Giedroyc has become the latest name to be thrown into the mix to replace Winkleman on Strictly Come Dancing, as rumours continue to swirl about who could be taking over the presenting role. According to the latest reports, Giedroyc is being "eyed" by Strictly bosses to replace Winkleman on the BBC One show. Crufts…

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"Landmark" Tony Blair documentary with interview with former PM gets release date confirmed
type: item
date: 2026-02-04T15:59:33.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: The series will feature an in-depth interview with the former prime minister.
encoded: Channel 4's landmark documentary series about Tony Blair will air in a couple of weeks, offering audiences a look into the former prime minister's meteoric rise, his years in Downing Street and his career post politics. The Tony Blair Story will begin on Tuesday 17th February at 9pm on Channel 4, with the latter two episodes to follow on the 18th and 19th. After the first episode airs, the full series will be available to stream on Channel4.com. The documentary series was announced in May last year, with Channel 4 confirming it would feature and in-depth interview with Blair himself, as well as have his story told by those who knew him best – friends, allies and opponents. The synopsis reads: "Peeling back the layers of political spin and tabloid sensationalism, the programme offers a fresh perspective on the man who transformed the Labour Party and reshaped Britain. "The series goes beyond the headlines to explore the key moments that shaped Blair’s leadership, providing a gripping insight into one of the most influential Prime Ministers of the modern era." The series has been made by 72 films, the makers behind The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson and more recently, The Zelensky Story which aired on BBC Two. Their other productions include Vietnam: The War That Changed America and Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America. This also won't be the first documentary made about the former prime minister, with the BBC producing one in 2021, Blair & Brown: The New Labour Revolution. The Tony Blair Story begins on Tuesday 17th February at 9pm on Channel 4. Check out more of our Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Long-rumoured This is England ’00 follow-up gets update from writer Jack Thorne
type: item
date: 2026-02-04T11:30:25.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: It's been 10 years since This Is England '90 - so will we get a new season?
encoded: It's been 20 years since we were first introduced to This Is England, Shane Meadows's groundbreaking coming-of-age film which subsequently spawned three sequel series – This Is England '86, '88 and '90. Back in 2020, Meadows spoke with Milky star Andrew Shim for his YouTube series Shimmy's Corona Diaries, and revealed he was thinking about a follow-up, This Is England '00 - which would be both filmed and set 10 years on from when we last caught up with Shaun and the rest of the characters. He said at the time: "I don't know when but I've got This Is England '00 in my head, the millennium one, because I sort of thought it would be nice, because when did we shoot the last one? Was it 2015, 2016? "So, you're obviously five years away and I don't massively want to copy the film ideas, but if I went back I'd love to do a millennium one." Now, we're in 2026, the proposed release date for that series – and nothing has yet materialised. Thankfully, it seems the chances of a return to This Is England haven't disappeared as Meadows's co-writer on the three series, Jack Thorne, has revealed the potential for more. View Green Video on the source website Speaking with us exclusively for our video interview series The Radio Times Writers' Room, in which we get to know what makes screenwriters tick, Thorne said on the potential for This Is England '00: "Listen, if Shane says 'Jump', we all jump, but Shane's got to say jump. "And yeah, there's been a few times when he's gone, 'Maybe,' but I think it's about when he's ready to tell another story. And that could be 2000, that could be 2004, that could be 2020. "It's when he goes, 'I'm ready to go back to Shaun'. I mean, Shaun Fields, the lead character in This Is England, is Shane Meadows. You know Shaun Fields, Shane Meadows, you know, this is a personal thing - and so, it's when he's ready to tell more stories." View oEmbed on the source website This Is England '86 was one of Thorne's earliest on-screen projects, but he has gone on…

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The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer 2026 line-up confirmed - including Love Island and EastEnders legends
type: item
date: 2026-02-03T00:01:27.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: The tent is open once more!
encoded: A cohort of new faces will be heading into The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 tent this spring, including a brand new guest judge ready to dish out the verdicts. As ever, the famous faces will take on a Signature, Technical and Showstopper to present to the judges and hope to be crowned Star Baker. The celebrity bakers stepping into the tent include media personalities JoJo Siwa, Molly-Mae Hague, Vicky Pattison, Scott Mills and Sam Thompson. Also joining the line-up is singers Rag 'N' Bone Man and Aston Merrygold, broadcaster Edith Bowman, actors Emmett J Scanlan and Ralf Little and comedians Richard Herring, Joe Wilkinson, Babatunde Aléshé, Rose Matafeo, Judi Love and Tom Davis. Rounding off the celebrity bakers are TV and radio host Mark Wright, YouTuber Nella Rose, singer-songwriter Mutya Buena, actors Rose Ayling-Ellis and Ambika Mod and comedians Roisin Conaty, Jon Richardson and Alex Brooker. At the end of each show, only one celebrity baker will rise above the rest and be crowned Star Baker, and there will also be a new but familiar face joining them. Joining Paul Hollywood at the judging table will be Bake Off: The Professionals judge, Cherish Finden, an internationally renowned pastry chef, celebrated for her exceptional technical skill and meticulous approach to patisserie. Together, Paul and Cherish will taste, test and judge the celebrities' baking efforts in each of these special Stand Up To Cancer episodes. Cherish Finden said: "I am delighted to be joining Paul in judging Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C. Stepping from the professional kitchen into the famous Bake Off tent felt like my first day of school – my heart was racing and I had butterflies in my tummy! "Whilst I definitely haven’t left my ruler at home, judging these wonderful celebrities is about more than just precision, it’s about spreading joy and supporting a meaningful cause. To be part of SU2C and see the contestants push themselves out of their comfort zone for such a good cause was simply …

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Married at First Sight Australia 2026 cast: Meet the season 13 line-up
type: item
date: 2026-02-02T12:37:43.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: The singles are here!
encoded: Get ready for explosive dinner parties, emotional commitment ceremonies and plenty of chaos, as Married at First Sight Australia 2026 has returned for audiences Down Under. The 13th season returned in Australia today (2nd February), introducing fans to the singles joining the experiment and looking for love, and it won't be long before UK audiences get to cast their eyes over them either. RadioTimes.com exclusively revealed that the reality series will return to E4 in a matter of weeks, with a spokesperson for Channel 4 confirming: "Get ready UK fans, MAFS Australia’s long-awaited return is imminent. In a matter of weeks, E4 viewers will be swept up in all the romance and drama from Down Under." Eager to find out who has joined the experiment? Read on to learn more about the cast of Married at First Sight Australia 2026. Married at First Sight Australia 2026 cast Alissa Bec Julia Rebecca Mel Stella Gia Brook Rachel Chris Danny David Filip Grayson Luke Scott Steve Steven Scroll on to learn more about this year's participants. Alissa Age: 33 Job: Nurse / Social media manager Location: South Australia Alissa is wears her heart on her sleeve and never expected to be on MAFS Australia after re-entering the dating world. But while in the experiment, she is hoping to have her fairytale wedding, the right partner and the happily ever after she has always dreamed of. Bec Age: 35 Job: Account manager Location: South Australia Bec is an account manager who describes herself as a loud, outspoken, social butterfly who is "never shy of being the centre of attention". The 35-year-old has been voted Adelaide's most eligible bachelorette twice, but is yet to find the one to settle down with. Julia Age: 35 Job: Confidence and charisma consultant Location: Victoria Julia is a confidence and charisma consultant who previously worked in London as an entertainment correspondent. She has been described as a spiritual dreamer who stands out from the crowd, often spotted by her bright and c…

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Mary Berry delivers her verdict on Nigella Lawson joining GBBO in judging role
type: item
date: 2026-01-30T09:50:16.000Z
creator: Laura Rutkowski
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Radio Times Covers Party 2026
description: Former judge Prue Leith has stepped down from the role after nearly a decade on the show.
encoded: Former Great British Bake Off judge Dame Mary Berry has shared her verdict on Nigella Lawson joining the cast of the Channel 4 show. Berry served as a judge on the beloved baking competition, alongside baker Paul Hollywood, from the show's inception on the BBC in 2010 until 2016. When it made the switch to Channel 4 in 2017, Berry announced her departure alongside the show's presenters, comedy duo Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig were then brought in as new co-hosts, while South African-British restaurateur Dame Prue Leith stepped up as the second judge to fill Berry's position. Toksvig later departed and was replaced by Matt Lucas, who Alison Hammond subsequently replaced. Now it has been announced that iconic TV chef Nigella Lawson will be taking over from Leith as she departs the show after nearly a decade. Speaking at the Radio Times Covers Party 2026, Berry shared her verdict on Lawson becoming a judge on the cosy cooking show, declaring that she was "delighted" by the news. "I’ve also recently heard Nigella Lawson is the new Bake Off judge, and I’m absolutely delighted," she said. "It will give Bake Off a wonderful new flavour, and Paul and her will get on like a house on fire." When asked what a great Bake Off judge needs, Berry answered: "The skill to be the judge and to be fair, be kind and encourage everyone to enjoy baking." 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. Leith announced earlier this month that she would be leaving The Great British Bake Off after nine years, saying of the role: "There cannot be a better job in the world." Of Lawson taking up her former position, Leith herself told The Spectator: "[Nigella is] also really nice, mighty glam and seriously bright, sexy and sassy. I’m just glad she wasn’t in the runni…

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Prue Leith reveals why she decided to quit The Great British Bake Off
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date: 2026-01-29T11:17:42.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: She said of the role: “There cannot be a better job in the world."
encoded: It was announced earlier this month that Prue Leith would be leaving The Great British Bake Off, much to fans' dismay. Prue had been a part of the baking show for nine years, joining the lineup as a judge alongside baker Paul Hollywood in 2017 when it made its move to Channel 4. Now the 86-year-old has revealed why exactly she decided to step down from the role despite declaring "there cannot be a better job in the world". Speaking to The Spectator, Dame Prue said: "I have been dithering for years about when to stop judging The Great British Bake Off. "When I joined nine years ago, I thought, since I was in my mid-seventies, that I’d be lucky to manage two years. "At that age, my mother was deaf as a post and away with the fairies, believing her son was her father and that her cat was the one she’d had 40 years before. But my marbles stayed more or less in place and there seemed no good reason to give up a job I loved." Continuing, the restaurateur, writer and former judge added: "Finally, though, the desire to work less and play more got to me. Bake Off and its offshoots such as The Great American Baking Show and even the Christmas specials are all filmed in the summer, which has meant I could never have a summer holiday." It has now been confirmed that iconic British chef Nigella Lawson will be filling the spot, a replacement that Leith is more than happy by. "(Lawson is) also really nice, mighty glam and seriously bright, sexy and sassy.I’m just glad she wasn’t in the running nine years ago," she said. The news comes after it was revealed by Channel 4 that the upcoming 17th series of The Great British Bake Off will see an exciting format change, introducing an 'Audience Choice week' where viewers can submit their own ideas for what the bakers should take on. The Great British Bake Off returns later this year. Add The Great British Bake Off to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check…

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Channel 4 confirms Beckham family feud documentary following Brooklyn Beckham social media posts
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date: 2026-01-28T14:49:00.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: Rumours of strained relationships between the mogul family first began four years ago.
encoded: A new one-off documentary is coming to Channel 4 tonight (28th January) following the ongoing reports of a feud within the Beckham family. Rumours of tensions between Victoria and David Beckham and their son Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, have been circling since their wedding in 2022 – but in the past month, things came to a head when Brooklyn addressed them publicly on his social media. Now Channel 4 will be examining the highly publicised claims in Beckham: Family at War – UNTOLD, produced by MultiStoryMedia. In 2022, Peltz denied that there was friction in the family following claims that she didn't wear the dress Victoria had designed for her at her wedding. She told Cosmopolitan at the time: "I’ve said this so many times: There’s no feud. "I think it all started, and I’ve said this before, because I didn’t end up wearing Victoria’s wedding dress. "But the real truth is, I really, really wanted to wear it and I thought it was so beautiful that Brooklyn’s mom got to make that for me!" The speculation subsided for a few years until May 2025, when neither Brooklyn nor Nicola attended David's 50th birthday party, and in turn the Beckhams were absent when the younger couple renewed their vows in August. Later in the year, the entire Beckham unit attended the premiere for Victoria's new Netflix documentary, but again Brooklyn and Nicola were not in attendance. Things ramped up in December when Cruz, the Beckham's youngest son, shared an article on his Instagram Story which reported the family had unfollowed Brooklyn, with the caption: "NOT TRUE... My mum and dad would never unfollow their son.. Let’s get the facts right. They woke up blocked… as did I." This month (January 2025), Brooklyn broke his silence on the long-rumoured family dispute with a six-page Instagram Story statement which garnered widespread attention and thrust the strained relations with his parents into the spotlight once again, with his famous parents yet to respond. The new Channel 4 docum…

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Nigella Lawson confirmed as new Great British Bake Off judge, as Prue Leith shares verdict on her replacement
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date: 2026-01-26T13:53:46.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Lawson said in a statement that she is “bubbling with excitement” to be joining the series.
encoded: Nigella Lawson has officially been unveiled as a new judge on The Great British Bake Off. The world-renowned chef and TV icon said in a statement that she is “bubbling with excitement” to be joining the series. She will be stepping into the shoes of Dame Prue Leith, who announced her departure from the series last week after almost a decade as a judge on the show, and will be joining hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding. In a statement, Lawson said she was “uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now!” She continued: “Of course it’s daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I’m also bubbling with excitement. The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it’s a National Treasure – and it’s a huge honour to be entrusted with it. I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come, I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!” Revealing her verdict on her replacement, Leith said she was "thrilled that Nigella is to experience brilliant Bake Off. She’s sassy, fun and she knows her onions — and her croissants, cake and crumble.” Leith first joined the show in 2017 when the series moved from the BBC to Channel 4, and has been a mainstay on it as a judge ever since. The cookery writer and restaurateur stepped down from the role for the programme’s Stand Up to Cancer celebrity spin-off back in 2024, with Lady Caroline Waldegrave taking her place. Announcing that she has decided to exit the programme for good, she said in a statement last week: "Bake Off has been a fabulous part of my life for the last nine years, I have genuinely loved it and I’m sure I’ll miss working with my fellow judge Paul, Alison [Hammond] and Noel [Fielding] and the teams at Love Productions and Channel 4." She added: "But now feels like the right time to step back (I’m 86 for goodness sake!), there’s so much I’d like to do, not least spend summers e…

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