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items: The Copenhagen Test series with Marvel star cancelled after one season, 8 days after UK premiere
items: Who is Bec Zacharia and why did she clash with fellow MAFS Australia star?
items: Get Millie Black star confirms season 2 of acclaimed Channel 4 thriller is "being discussed"
items: Channel 4 releases first look at new comedy series Make That Movie starring Last One Laughing favourite Sam Campbell
items: What to watch on streaming: today's picks from Netflix, Prime Video and more
items: TFI Friday with Chris Evans is returning to Channel 4 after 11 years – but with a twist
items: Who is Nella Rose? Meet The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 contestant
items: Taskmaster season 21 premiere overnight ratings revealed as fans delight at show's return
items: Taskmaster season 21 cast: Confirmed line-up of comedians
items: Scott Mills episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer pulled by Channel 4 following allegations
items: Beloved Channel 4 medical documentary show to return to screens 8 years after being axed
items: Jonathan Ross's new Channel 4 game show Handcuffed gets future revealed
items: Alison Hammond teases Nigella Lawson on The Great British Bake Off - and her new TV gig where she “cries most episodes”
items: Who is Ambika Mod? Meet The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 contestant
items: A Woman of Substance ending explained: How does Emma get her revenge?
items: The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 line-up: Meet the celebrities taking part
items: Your Easter weekend 2026 schedule: What's worth watching this Bank Holiday - from Doctor Who to The Capture
items: The Boat Race 2026 on TV: Channel and live stream
items: Taskmaster's future officially confirmed as it hits massive global numbers on YouTube
items: Joel Dommett and Armando Iannucci take on exclusive Taskmaster task – here's Alex Horne's verdict
items: Taskmaster legend Alex Horne reveals the "jolt" he got from seeing show's A-list Hollywood signing
items: Made in Chelsea drama for Jules in exclusive clip following Chuggs and Philip drama
items: Taskmaster legend Alex Horne teases season 23 line-up as an Oscar winner joins cast
items: Who is JoJo Siwa? Meet The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 contestant
items: When is The Boat Race 2026? Start time, date and schedule
items: Taskmaster season 21 start date confirmed with Gavin & Stacey favourite
items: I was prey in Channel 4’s new reality series The Hunt – here’s how I survived
items: Is A Woman of Substance's most nauseating scene really that necessary?
items: The Hunt: Prey vs Predator cast – Meet the contestants in new Channel 4 series
items: Channel 4 confirms "bold" new TV format show recreating COBRA war room simulation

The Copenhagen Test series with Marvel star cancelled after one season, 8 days after UK premiere
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date: 2026-04-16T11:24:20.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Peacock
description: Season 1 landed on Channel 4 last week...
encoded: Peacock has cancelled The Copenhagen Test just eight days after the show became available to stream for free on this side of the pond. The espionage thriller series, which is led by Marvel star Simu Liu, is set in the near future and follows Alexander Hale (Liu), an army veteran and intelligence agent for The Orphanage who discovers his brain has been hacked, giving his enemies access to everything he sees and hears. After premiering on Peacock in the US on 27 December 2025, the show became available to watch in the UK on Channel 4 on 8 April 2026. But according to Variety, the series won’t be returning for additional episodes. The eight-episode first season received mainly positive reviews and has earned a critics’ score of 71 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, but reportedly failed to become a streaming hit. According to Nielsen data listed in Variety's report, the show garnered 373 million minutes viewed from 29 December through 4 January. While these viewing figures earned the series the number 10 spot on Nielsen's top 10 streaming originals chart for that week, the show failed to reach the top 10 in subsequent weeks. 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. Alongside Liu, the cast of the series includes Melissa Barrera as Orphanage agent Michelle Cyr, and Sinclair Daniel and Mark O'Brien as analysts Samantha Parker and Edmund Cobb. Brian d'Arcy James also stars as The Orphanage Director of Operation Peter Moira, while Kathleen Chalfant appears as The Orphanage Director, Patricia St George. The Copenhagen Test is available to stream on Channel 4 in the UK. In the US, the series is available to watch on Peacock. Add The Copenhagen Test to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out mor…

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Who is Bec Zacharia and why did she clash with fellow MAFS Australia star?
type: item
date: 2026-04-15T15:40:31.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: It was a wild episode!
encoded: Things have well and truly erupted on Married at First Sight Australia, as two brides have found themselves in a major feud - but UK fans can't quite wrap their heads around why. In a recent episode of the reality series, the remaining couples headed to the retreat, but it was brides Bec and Rachel that found themselves at loggerheads due to a comment made by Bec. The comment itself, however, was censored, so it became a little confusing as to why Rachel became so upset with Bec... So, what went down at the retreat? Scroll on as we take you through the dramatic moment, and explain further details on Bec and her relationship status. Why did Bec and Rachel clash at the retreat? Bec and Rachel were involved in a "feud" during the Married at First Sight Australia retreat, which erupted when Bec marked the occasion with a toast. "Ladies and gentlemen," she began. "Guys, I wanted to just call us here tonight because it’s the first night of the retreat and we’ve had 'I love yous' and we’ve had a couple that I thought could not come back from the brink of hell bounce back. "And we've had ********," Bec said, making a lewd comment involving details of Rachel and Stephen's sex life. This word was censored by Channel 4, meaning audiences weren't exactly clear on what Bec said. When it was broadcast in Australia, however, this part was uncensored, with the comment itself relating to a private sexual act between Rachel and Stephen that Rachel had told the girl group in confidence. After publicising this knowledge to the entire group, it's safe to say Rachel wasn't best pleased. "I didn't think it was funny. She turned something that Steven and I were so excited about, telling others about where we're at, into a joke," Rachel said to the camera shortly after Bec's comment. Who is Bec Zacharia? 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 attent…

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Get Millie Black star confirms season 2 of acclaimed Channel 4 thriller is "being discussed"
type: item
date: 2026-04-15T10:15:23.000Z
creator: Keela Elliott
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: Chyna McQueen shares an update on the show’s future after landing a historic BAFTA TV nomination.
encoded: Get Millie Black star Chyna McQueen has revealed that a second season of the show is "being discussed". The Channel 4 series follows title character Millie-Jean Black (Tamara Lawrance), a Jamaican-born Briton who returns to her hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, after leaving behind her job as a Scotland Yard detective. She is then reunited with her sister Hibiscus (McQueen) as they become entangled in a case that threatens to alter their lives. When asked by Deadline about the possibility of a season 2, McQueen said: "It's not in the works yet, but it's being discussed, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed, and everyone should keep their fingers crossed too." Created by writer Marlon James, Get Millie Black aired last year to strong reviews and a positive reception from audiences, with McQueen recently securing a BAFTA TV Award nomination in the best supporting actress category. The nomination makes McQueen the first Black transgender performer to be nominated for a TV BAFTA. View Green Video on the source website She explained that she "really wasn't expecting that", adding: "I just got a call in the morning on nominations day from Simon Maxwell, the producer, who said, 'Chyna, you’ve been nominated.' I said, 'Nominated for what?' And they told me BAFTA. "I still can't believe it. I'm trying to process it, like, all of this can happen in just a few days." Speaking to Radio Times ahead of the show's debut last year, Millie star Lawrance spoke about her hopes for a potential second season and noted that "there are so many more things to explore". She told us: "If we were to get a season 2, where is Millie's mental health going to be at? What is she going to use to distract herself? Is she going to be somebody that is going to start confronting the things she needs to confront or is there going to be another case that suddenly takes front and centre so that she can avoid all of those things? "I think the Hibiscus storyline is massively open-ended; where is she? What happene…

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Channel 4 releases first look at new comedy series Make That Movie starring Last One Laughing favourite Sam Campbell
type: item
date: 2026-04-15T09:00:01.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The former Taskmaster champion is looking to conjure up some movie magic.
encoded: Channel 4 has unveiled a first look at new comedy series Make That Movie, starring Taskmaster and Last One Laughing UK favourite Sam Campbell. The six-part series was first announced in 2024, and focuses on a hotshot director (Campbell) who scours the country for everyday people who have an idea for a feature film. Sam and his team then race against the clock as they attempt to transform the idea into a film in just three days. Starring alongside Campbell as his trusty crew of filmmakers are Lara Ricote (Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping) as runner Jess, Aaron Chen (Fisk) as intimacy coordinator Sebastian, Helen Bauer (Am I Being Unreasonable?) as sound engineer Pat, and David Hargreaves (This Country) as cinematographer Winnie. Ahead of its Channel 4 debut next month, take a look at some first-look images of Make That Movie, exclusive to Radio Times: View Gallery on the source website Campbell previously said in a statement: "It's a bit like one of those shows where they fix up someone’s garden. But this is about something people genuinely care about – movie magic. "Let’s be honest with ourselves, a garden has never grossed over a billion dollars at the box office…" Meanwhile Charlie Perkins, head of comedy at Channel 4, commented: "Sam epitomises the colour, creativity and innovation that Channel 4 comedy stands for. He has an undeniable, completely unique and enormous comedy brain and is generous and tenacious in his artistry – the perfect figurehead for this new-era comedy gang-show. This is going to be fun." Created by Campbell and directed by Don't Hug Me I'm Scared co-creator Joe Pelling, Make That Movie will air on Channel 4 next month. Campbell first came to prominence in the UK after winning the top prize at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2022. As well as Taskmaster and Last One Laughing UK, he has gone on to appear on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Would I Lie to You?, QI, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year and more. Later this year, Campbell is touring the…

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What to watch on streaming: today's picks from Netflix, Prime Video and more
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date: 2026-04-13T10:27:43.000Z
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 guidance, you've come to the right place. This week: prepare to be shocked all over again as uncompromising US drama Euphoria about teens on drugs returns for a third series. Things have moved on five years from series two and now it’s all about young adults on drugs. Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and and Sydney Sweeney lead the starry cast. New to Disney+ is The Testaments, the follow-up to The Handmaid’s Tale takes us back to Gilead, and a prestigious girls’ school that might just be an unlikely source of revolutionary fervour. One Battle After Another star Chase Infiniti features as a conflicted queen bee. On the same streamer, time may have moved on, but family life remains gloriously chaotic in Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, as Malcolm complies with parents Hal and Lois’s demand that he attend their 40th wedding anniversary party. Frankie Muniz stars. Over on Apple TV, Margo's Got Money Troubles follows Margo (played by Elle Fanning) as she tries to generate income on the adult entertainment site OnlyFans in order to raise money for her newborn's childcare. Based on the novel of the same name by Rufi Thorpe, the series was created by creator David E Kelley and stars his wife and Hollywood legend Michelle Pfeiffer. For the film fans among you, there's plenty to choose from. New to Prime Video is Crime 101, where Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth are the cop and robber on a collision course in a cracking Los Angeles-set crime thriller with more than a touch of Michael Mann’s Heat about it. Barry Keoghan, Halle Berry and Nick Nolte bring classy support. Also available to stream is hit horror Weapons, a puzzling and disturbing case in which 17 children at a school – all from the same third-grade class – had mysteriously and inexplicably run away from their homes at precisely 2:17 one night. The film unfolds from the perspectives of six d…

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TFI Friday with Chris Evans is returning to Channel 4 after 11 years – but with a twist
type: item
date: 2026-04-13T08:51:05.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: The show was last on Channel 4 in 2015.
encoded: Chris Evans is bringing TFI Friday back to its original home, as the revival Unplugged series launches later this week on Channel 4. Channel 4 has announced it has acquired six episodes of the Virgin Radio UK YouTube show, with the weekly series to make its debut across the broadcaster on Friday 17 April from 11pm. It will also be available to stream for free on Channel4.com and the Channel 4 YouTube channel. The first episode will feature Sam Ryder, Shreya Ghoshal, Jack Savoretti, Sindhu Vee, Gemma Arterton, Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo. Cimran Shah, commissioning editor of reality entertainment at Channel 4, commented: "TFI Friday was doing stripped-back, personality-led chat long before visualised-podcasts were a twinkle in our eyes! I’m thrilled that this deal brings TFI back to Channel 4, reimagined in a way that feels fresh, immediate and perfectly suited for a new generation wherever they watch Channel 4." The series first launched in the 1990s, and quickly became synonymous with live music, irreverent interviews and unpredictable moments. According to Channel 4, "this new Unplugged version from Virgin Radio retains that DNA while embracing a more intimate, contemporary format". The original run consisted of six seasons from 1996 to 2000, before it concluded. A one-off revival episode was broadcast in 2015 before Channel 4 announced it had commissioned a full revived series. But after that seventh season, the broadcaster announced there were no plans for any further series. Dennie Morris, director of audio, news broadcasting, at News UK said: "TFI Friday is one of those rare formats that never really left the cultural conversation, and we're proud to see this iconic title - and the genius of Chris Evans - find its way back to Channel 4 reimagined through Virgin Radio UK’s TFI Unplugged. We look forward to audiences rediscovering what made the show so special, wherever and however they choose to watch." TFI Friday Unplugged begins across Channel 4 on Friday 17…

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Who is Nella Rose? Meet The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 contestant
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date: 2026-04-12T16:00:27.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: On your marks, get set, bake!
encoded: It's that time of week again as a new crop of famous faces head into The Great Celebrity Bake Off tent. This week, Emmett J Scanlan, Mark Wright, Nella Rose, Mutya Buena and Ralf Little all face a series of sweet challenges, including making vegan fruit tarts and recreating their most ridiculous purchase ever. Each celebrity will be hoping to walk away as Star Baker, but that'll be before their baking skills are put to the test and judged by Paul Hollywood and Cherish Finden. Among the celebrities featured tonight (12 April) is Nella Rose, but just who is she? Read on to learn more about her as she gets ready to bake. Who is Nella Rose? Age: 28 Job: TV presenter and YouTuber Instagram: @nellarosee Nella Rose rose to fame fame after setting up her YouTube channel in 2016, sharing videos of her life at university, which quickly spawned into a successful social media career. Following her YouTube success, Nella has gone on to host the red carpet at the BRIT Awards, and fronted the Channel 4 digital series Tapped Out. Her other work includes being a presenter on Catfish UK, alongside Oobah Butler, being a part of the Pressed podcast on BBC Radio 1Xtra, as well as various appearances on Footasylum's YouTube videos. In 2023, Nella appeared on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, though became the second celebrity to be eliminated. She is currently the co-host of The Pink Courtroom, a YouTube series, alongside Indiyah Polack. The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 for Stand Up To Cancer continues on Sunday 12 April at 7:40pm on Channel 4. To find out more about Stand Up To Cancer and how you can donate, visit su2c.org.uk. Add The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 for Stand Up To Cancer 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 Po…

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Taskmaster season 21 premiere overnight ratings revealed as fans delight at show's return
type: item
date: 2026-04-10T11:20:40.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: And viewers have praised the "brilliant" new line-up.
encoded: The overnight ratings have been revealed for the premiere of Taskmaster season 21. The new outing, which sees Greg Davies return as host alongside creator Alex Horne as his faithful assistant and features a line-up including Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani and Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page, began on Channel 4 on Thursday (9 April). And the chaotic episode, which saw the contestants tasked with hunting for worms, feeding Greg his five-a-day and firing T-shirt cannons, drew in an average of 680,000 viewers, according to overnight ratings. This figure will of course rise on Channel 4's catch-up service before the consolidated final ratings, while the official YouTube upload of the episode – available to international fans – has more than 420,000 views at the time of writing. Love comedy? Discover Alex Horne's top 10 picks only on the Radio Times app: unlock your 7 day free-trial now Fans were quick to take to social media to express their delight at the show's return too. "Oh #Taskmaster will be a good series, proper strong series opener that one," a viewer wrote on X. Fans also praised the new season’s impressive line-up, which features The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci, Last One Laughing comedian Amy Gledhill and The Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett. "The casting in this series of #taskmaster is elite," another viewer said. View oEmbed on the source website Another added: "This is going to be an excellent series of #taskmaster. Brilliant cast yet again." Horne previously shared a cryptic teaser about the new season to Radio Times, hinting that we may be in for something shocking... "There is a moment involving Kumail Nanjiani. I don't want to give much away, but he gives a lot away about what he does by himself in his hotel room. So that's what you've got to tune in for," he said. "He surprised himself by what he revealed, and I was sat next to him, and it's a big moment. It's a never-before-seen Taskmaster moment." View Green Video on the source websit…

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Taskmaster season 21 cast: Confirmed line-up of comedians
type: item
date: 2026-04-09T08:00:36.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: Greg Davies and Alex Horne are returning to make fools out of a whole new group of celebs.
encoded: After much excitement in Taskmaster's New Year Treat, the Channel 4 comedy show is back for its 21st season. As ever, five celebrities have signed up to leave all dignity at the door and take on yet another series of silly challenges set by Alex Horne, all in the hope of impressing Taskmaster Greg Davies. It's a mere matter of time before the first episode drops on Thursday 9 April on Channel 4 and the star-studded lineup of comedians and others in the industry has now been confirmed. So, who are the famous faces taking part? Read on to find out more about the cast of Taskmaster season 21. Taskmaster season 21 cast Amy Gledhill Armando Iannucci Joanna Page Joel Dommett Kumail Nanjiani Learn more about the comics taking part below. Love comedy? Discover Alex Horne's top 10 picks only on the Radio Times app: unlock your 7 day free-trial now Amy Gledhill Age: 38 Instagram: @thatamygledhill Job: Comedian and actress Amy Gledhill is a comedian and actress who began her career as part of various comedy sketch groups before winning the Caroline Aherne Bursary in 2018, designed to find, develop and support great new comedy talent, for which she got a cash prize and mentoring from a BBC editor. Between 2020 and 2021, she wrote and starred in the CBBC children's sketch show Big Fat Like, then from 2021 onwards appeared as Leslie in the BBC Two comedy series Alma's Not Normal. She won the prestigious best comedy show award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2024, and most recently she was a participant on the second season of Prime Video's Last One Laughing. Armando Iannucci Age: 62 Instagram: @armando.iannucci Job: Writer and satirist Armando Iannucci is a Scottish writer, known for his sharp political satire, who has a comprehensive career. He started out on BBC radio in the late 1980s, producing shows like the current affairs parody On the Hour, before making the transition to TV with the spoof news programme The Day Today alongside Chris Morris. Later, he worked with fell…

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Scott Mills episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer pulled by Channel 4 following allegations
type: item
date: 2026-04-08T13:03:18.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: An alternative episode will air in its place.
encoded: Channel 4 has confirmed that the final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer, featuring Scott Mills, will no longer air as planned. In a statement, the broadcaster confirmed it did not believe it was appropriate to air the episode. Instead, an alternative episode will air in its place. The statement reads: "Having carefully considered the circumstances, we’ve taken the decision not to air the final episode of the 2026 series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer, featuring Scott Mills. "Acknowledging the seriousness of the accusations that have been made against Scott, we don’t believe it would be appropriate to air the episode at this time. An alternative episode of Celebrity GBBO will go out in its place." The news comes after Metropolitan Police confirmed that Mills was questioned in 2018 over allegations of serious sexual offences against a boy who was aged under 16, relating to incidents reported to have taken place between 1997 and 2000. The investigation began in 2016 and was later closed in 2019 due to lack of evidence. This news was reported after it was announced that Mills had been sacked by the BBC following allegations over his 'personal conduct'. In a statement shared with Radio Times last Wednesday (1 April), Mills said: "The recent announcement that I am no longer contracted to the BBC has led to the publication of rumour and speculation. In response to this the Metropolitan Police has made a statement, which I confirm relates to me. "An allegation was made against me in 2016 of a historic sexual offence which was the subject of a police investigation in which I fully cooperated and responded to in 2018. As the police have stated, a file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which determined that the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges. "Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed 7 years ago,…

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Beloved Channel 4 medical documentary show to return to screens 8 years after being axed
type: item
date: 2026-04-08T09:03:05.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: The series first aired in 2010.
encoded: BAFTA award-winning One Born Every Minute will return to Channel 4 for a brand new series, eight years after the docuseries was cancelled. The ground-breaking fixed-rig observational series ran for 11 seasons between 2010 and 2018 and now, a new generation of viewers will be able to follow the intimate and emotional journey of childbirth in 12 new episodes. The latest series, which is to be filmed later this year, will capture modern Britain, highlighting evolving family dynamics, advances in maternity care and the real-life challenges faced by NHS staff in 2026. Bringing "fresh stories, diverse voices and a contemporary perspective to the timeless experience of childbirth", the series will once more be filmed using fixed-rig cameras to follow "the raw, emotional, and sometimes unpredictable moments experienced by expectant families and the medical teams who support them". Vivienne Molokwu, senior commissioning editor, reality & entertainment and commissioning lead for E4 said: "Nearly 10 years on, we feel very privileged to once again follow the journey that parents embark on as they welcome their babies to the world. We know the roller coaster of emotions that this period brings is something that will really resonate with the E4 audience, and we cannot wait for our viewers to see how the digital age has re-shaped how families navigate this stage of life." Will Rowson, co-creative director at Dragonfly TV added: "There’s such affection for One Born Every Minute, and we’re thrilled to return to it. In the years it’s been away so much around pregnancy and maternity care has changed, making this an exciting moment to reimagine the show for an E4 audience." The docuseries first launched in 2010 and following its success, several international versions were also commissioned. The series landed a BAFTA following its first season for best factual series, and was nominated in the same category in 2011. Previous seasons of One Born Every Minute are available to watch on Cha…

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Jonathan Ross's new Channel 4 game show Handcuffed gets future revealed
type: item
date: 2026-04-07T10:22:18.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: Some famous faces could be thrown into the mix.
encoded: Channel 4's hit experimental series Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing has reportedly been renewed for a second season following its successful launch. The series, hosted by Jonathan Ross, challenged 18 strangers to remain handcuffed to one another for as long as they could manage, to be in with a chance to win £100,000. In a divided Britain, the series set out with the hopes that pairs living in such close proximity with one another would force opposites to talk, listen and perhaps learn from each other – and it seems to have paid off as two polar opposites won the series. And that isn't all, with The Sun also reporting the series will be getting a celebrity spin-off. Radio Times has reached out to Channel 4 for comment. "There isn’t just an appetite for a second series of the 'civilian' show, there’s also the desire to make a celebrity version," a source told the publication. "That’s because there are plenty of stars out there who have very contrasting views with other stars and the prospect of them being stuck with one another is just delicious. "Producers know it will make for great telly, though how long they will actually last being handcuffed remains to be seen." Though Channel 4 is yet to respond to these renewal rumours, at a press Q&A earlier this year, the idea of a celebrity edition was posed to Ross, who had a few ideas of who he'd like to see handcuffed. "We all know at the moment you can get Alan Carr to do anything," Ross joked. "If they were doing [a celebrity version] I'd like to do it with celebrities who you wouldn't normally see on things. So I think it would be wise to avoid reality show people. "I'd quite like to see Alexander Armstrong, I'd like to see him handcuffed to someone who was from a very different kind of background and circumstances. "I'd be interested to see Stormzy, so there are loads of people they could go for, but I can't think off the top of my head." Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing is available to watch on catch-up on Channel 4. …

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Alison Hammond teases Nigella Lawson on The Great British Bake Off - and her new TV gig where she “cries most episodes”
type: item
date: 2026-04-06T16:00:05.000Z
creator: Emma Cox
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Magazine
description: Alison Hammond on graft, grief and grabbing her moment – from Big Brother to Bake Off and beyond.
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. With her loud laugh and big personality, Alison Hammond is now one of television's most recognisable presenters, with shows like The Great British Bake Off, For the Love of Dogs and her latest gig – hosting Channel 4's new singing competition, Your Song, from the team behind The Piano. But 51-year-old Hammond has been in the industry since she was six years old and first worked as a child actor. Is it frustrating that her talents took so long to be recognised? "I've grafted hard all my life, then got the fruits of my labour after quite a few years, which is how normal careers work." For those who haven't followed her career, Hammond first hit the big time as a contestant on the third series of Big Brother in 2002, alongside the late Jade Goody. Her obvious intelligence and humour caught the eye of This Morning bosses, who gave her a job as a reporter, interviewing A-list celebrities such as Beyoncé and Hugh Jackman. Yet for many years the work was intermittent, and slowed down so much at one point that she took a job helping out in a hairdresser's. It wasn't until 2021 that she landed a permanent role on This Morning, presenting the show with Dermot O'Leary on Fridays. Bake Off followed two years later. "It's been a slow progression, and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. My son [Aidan, 21] has seen times where I didn't do very well, so he's a well-rounded, kind and grateful kid. I'm a grafter. If there's money not coming in, I'll get a job in Tesco. Ultimately, I'm a people person. I can get on with anybody." It seems unlikely that Hammond will ever have to worry about that, though. She's now such a TV staple, she's a bookies' favourite to take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as one of the new hosts on Strictly Come Dancing. Expecting the standard woolly answer from a celeb, I ask if she's been approached. "I have, actually," she says. Seeing my surprise, she laughs, "You didn't expect that answer…

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Who is Ambika Mod? Meet The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 contestant
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date: 2026-04-05T08:00:25.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: Will she be able to handle the heat?
encoded: The third episode of the 2026 series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off will air this coming Sunday on Channel 4, as another five celebrities enter the iconic tent. This week, the celebrity bakers will be battling it out making mini rolls and syrup sponge puddings, before recreating the most iconic outfits they've ever worn in choux pastry form, all in the hopes of impressing judges Paul Hollywood and Cherish Finden to be named Star Baker. Taking to the tent this week is presenter Alex Brooker, actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, TV personality Vicky Pattison, King of the Jungle Sam Thompson – and joining them is Ambika Mod. But just who is Ambika Mod? Read on to learn more about the British actress as she dons her apron. Who is Ambika Mod? Age: 30 Job: Actress Instagram: N/A Ambika Mod is known for the BBC medical comedy drama This Is Going to Hurt, where she acted opposite Ben Whishaw. However, it was her role in Netflix's One Day in 2024 as Emma which propelled her into super stardom. Her other TV credits include Disney+ thriller The Stolen Girl and I Hate Suzie. She has also appeared in a number of theatre productions, including Every Brilliant Thing, Porn Play and White Rabbit Red Rabbit. This year, she will have a voice role in the upcoming Netflix animated film Swapped, as well as voicing Nymphadora Tonks in new releases of the Harry Potter audiobooks. She is also set to take part in the second season of Keira Knightley's Black Doves, with the release date still to be announced, where she will again act opposite This Is Going to Hurt co-star Ben Whishaw. In 2024, Mod was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list under the Entertainment category. The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 for Stand Up To Cancer continues on Sunday 5 April at 7:40pm on Channel 4. To find out more about Stand Up To Cancer and how you can donate, visit su2c.org.uk. Add The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 for Stand Up To Cancer to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now …

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A Woman of Substance ending explained: How does Emma get her revenge?
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date: 2026-04-04T11:05:14.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Contains Trailer
description: We know Emma ends up a successful businesswoman – but how does she get her revenge?
encoded: *Warning: This article contains full spoilers for the final episode of A Woman of Substance.* A Woman of Substance has concluded on Channel 4, as Emma Harte crossed paths with the Fairleys once again... Starting out as a penniless maid working at Fairley Hall, Emma then discovered she was pregnant with Edwin's (Ewan Horrocks) baby and was forced to leave under a cloud of mystery. She felt betrayed that the man who had promised a life with her had simply fled. The series mapped out the life of Emma and her various trials and tribulations, but a large part of that was the very fact that the Fairley family continued to be a thorn in her side over the years. Over the course of the eight episodes of A Woman of Substance, Emma embarked on a wonderful career journey of her own and she went from success to success. However, with the war having impacted her majorly – both personally and professionally – there were some major changes to be made. The final episode saw her cross paths with the Fairleys, but how do things end up for Emma in the past and in the '70s? Read on to find out. A Woman of Substance ending explained '70s Emma (Brenda Blethyn) turns up in Yorkshire and professes that it's good to be home, but it's only as she's being driven up the expansive driveway that we realise that her 'home' she's referring to is also Fairley Hall. It's her birthday and she's gathered all her family at the home for a special kind of celebration but when she appears in front of her family, she immediately asks if all of the traitors are present. We then go back to the wartime timeline and see that Edwin has made it out of the conflict, paying a visit to Mac on the train carriage. Mac informs him that Emma's husband has died but also makes it known that she's doing well for herself. Once he's home, Edwin's family are happy to see him and his aunt Olivia (Lydia Leonard) explains that his father Adam (Emmett J Scanlan) has been in a state of depression due to depleting funds and owing m…

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The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 line-up: Meet the celebrities taking part
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date: 2026-04-03T10:30:50.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: On your marks, get set... bake!
encoded: Five more famous faces step into the iconic tent and pull on their aprons on Sunday evening as the new series of Great Celebrity Bake Off continues. It may be for Stand Up to Cancer but the celebs involved will still be desperate to impress judges Paul Hollywood and new arrival Cherish Finden. The internationally renowned pastry chef is well known among the Bake Off family, as she is also a judge on Bake Off: The Professionals. Sunday's show sees comedian Alex Brooker, actor Ambika Mod (One Day, This Is Going To Hurt), EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis, TV personality Vicky Pattinson and Made In Chelsea alumni Sam Thompson roll up their sleeves and get baking. But who are the famous faces testing their baking skills? Scroll down to find out. The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 line-up JoJo Siwa Molly-Mae Hague Vicky Pattison Scott Mills Sam Thompson. Rag 'n' Bone Man Aston Merrygold Edith Bowman Emmett J Scanlan Ralf Little Richard Herring Joe Wilkinson Babatunde Aléshé Rose Matafeo Judi Love Tom Davis Mark Wright Nella Rose Mutya Buena Rose Ayling-Ellis Ambika Mod Roisin Conaty Jon Richardson Alex Brooker Read on to find out more about this year's cast. JoJo Siwa Age: 22 Job: Singer and dancer Instagram: @itsjojosiwa JoJo Siwa is a singer and dancer who first rose to fame after appearing on Dance Moms. Since then, she has gone from strength to strength, having appeared in various Nickelodeon TV shows and even her own film. But her career hustle hasn't stopped there, with the 21-year-old having launched a successful music career. Her song Boomerang has over 1 billion views on YouTube, but the singer has recently moved on in her music career, releasing songs for an older audience. She appeared on a recent series of Celebrity Big Brother, introducing herself to new audiences across the UK. Molly-Mae Hague Age: 26 Job: Influencer and businesswoman Instagram: @mollymae Molly-Mae Hague is an influencer and businesswoman who rose to fame in 2019 after appearing on Love Isla…

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Your Easter weekend 2026 schedule: What's worth watching this Bank Holiday - from Doctor Who to The Capture
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date: 2026-04-03T04:00:35.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Channel 4
subject: Disney Plus
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: From new episodes of hit series to brand new shows and events, here are all the big TV hitters over the Easter weekend.
encoded: Just couple of weeks after spring finally arrived, the Easter Bank Holiday weekend is here, and some fantastic options on the TV schedules have arrived with it. If you're a sci-fi fan looking for what to watch over the four-day weekend, then you can check out the newly recovering episodes of Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan on BBC iPlayer, or new animated Star Wars series Maul - Shadow Lord on Disney Plus. Meanwhile, drama fans are in luck, as there are new episodes of Beyond Paradise season 4, Grace season 6 and The Capture season 3 all on the way over the next few days. If it's reality shows, entertainment programmes or docuseries you're looking for, then there are a whole host of options – from David Attenborough's latest series, Secret Garden, to the new season of religious travel series Pilgrimage, to Ronan Keating's Wild Atlantic, a new season of Have I Got News For You and I'm a Celebrity... South Africa season 2. Last but not least, comedy fans can look forward to The Young Offenders season 5, and sports fans can enjoy The Boat Race, airing on Channel 4 for the first time ever. Read on for our list of what's worth watching this Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan Friday 3 April, 6am, BBC iPlayer The original Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions arrive on the jungle planet Kembel in the year 4000, where the Daleks are forging an alliance in a bid to conquer the universe. Episodes two, five and 10 of this 12-part 1960s classic have been available on iPlayer for a while, but now, to the delight of fans, the long-lost first and third instalments (The Nightmare Begins and Devil’s Planet) have returned miraculously to the BBC and can be enjoyed for the first time in 60 years. It’s a gritty if rambling tale told with dramatic conviction and skilled direction. Patrick Mulkern Beyond Paradise season 4 episode 2 Friday 3 April, 8pm, BBC One When it comes to the use of dissociative identity order in mysteries, opinion is split. G…

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The Boat Race 2026 on TV: Channel and live stream
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date: 2026-04-02T16:15:53.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: Your complete guide to The Boat Race 2026, including full TV coverage details.
encoded: Cambridge and Oxford meet on the River Thames to renew their rivalry on Saturday in the 2026 edition of The Boat Race. Now approaching its 200th anniversary, the race has become a staple of the British sporting calendar but this is more than just university sport; there is serious athletic prowess on show – with World Championship and Olympic rowers representing both sides. Duck egg dominance has been the story of recent races, with Cambridge enjoying plenty of success and scooping another clean sweep last year. All eyes will be trained on the Championship Course, that famous 4.2-mile stretch of the River Thames, to see whether Oxford can wrestle back the bragging rights. Thousands will flock to the banks of the river between Putney and Mortlake to watch on but those keen to tune in from home will notice a difference in coverage – with BBC handing the baton over to Channel 4. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about how to watch The Boat Race live on TV in 2026. When is The Boat Race 2026? The Boat Race takes place on Saturday 4 April 2026, with the women's, men's and reserve races starting shortly after 1:20pm. The Boat Race 2026 on TV and live stream The Boat Race will be shown live on Channel 4. BBC have historically been in charge of coverage but from 2026 onwards, Channel 4 is the new home of the event. Coverage starts at 1:30pm – and will be available on Channel 4, online and on a range of platforms, including mobiles and tablets. The Boat Race 2026 on radio You can tune in to listen to coverage of The Boat Race on Times Radio. BBC Radio has traditionally provided radio coverage of the event but Times Radio has the radio rights through until 2028. The Boat Race 2026 TV schedule All UK times. Subject to change. 2:21pm – Women's Boat Race 2:36pm – Women's Reserve Boat Race 2:51pm – Men's Reserve Boat Race 3:21pm – Men's Boat Race What colours are Oxford and Cambridge in the Boat Race? Oxford traditionally wear dark blue outfits, while Cambridge rowers wil…

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Taskmaster's future officially confirmed as it hits massive global numbers on YouTube
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date: 2026-04-02T10:49:36.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: We don't know what we'd do without it.
encoded: Channel 4 has confirmed that hit comedy game show Taskmaster has been renewed for a further six seasons. The Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies, and show creator Little Alex Horne will also return in their roles for Taskmaster’s New Year Treat, and the fan-favourite Taskmaster Champion of Champions. Horne said in a statement: "I’m pleased and quite stressed that I’ve got to come up with a lot more tasks for a lot more comedians but the thought of three more years in Greg’s deep embrace is soothing my little head." Meanwhile, Davies added: "I am delighted the comedian meat grinder remains open for business. I look forward to gleefully keeping it fed with the help of a small, introverted man that I own." Love comedy? Discover Alex Horne's top 10 picks only on the Radio Times app: unlock your 7 day free-trial now Alongside the renewal, Channel 4 also revealed that season 19 of Taskmaster, which aired in 2025, saw the show reach new heights in its popularity, with clips from the series accumulating 165 million global views across its social platforms. The show has also surpassed over 1.4 billion global views on its official YouTube channel. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/taskmaster-season-21-cast-line-up-94f0b83.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="Joel Dommett, Amy Gledhill, Kumail Nanjiani, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Joanna Page and Armando Iannucci standing in front of the Taskmaster house with an American diner aesthetic. Alex is dressed as a serving waiter on roller skates, while the cast are holding milkshakes, burgers and popcorn." title="Taskmaster season 21 cast" /> The news comes with the release date for season 21 just days away, kicking off on Thursday 9 April at 9pm on Channel 4, and arriving directly afterwards on YouTube worldwide. The line-up for the new season is made up of Last One Laughing comedian Amy Gledhill, The Thick of It and The Day Today creator Armando Iannucci, Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page, The …

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Joel Dommett and Armando Iannucci take on exclusive Taskmaster task – here's Alex Horne's verdict
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date: 2026-04-01T07:00:20.000Z
creator: Huw Fullerton
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Magazine
description: Break the boiled egg. You may only break one egg. Two of the eggs are labelled correctly. Fastest wins. Your time starts now!
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. It’s almost April, and “Little” Alex Horne has turned up at the Radio Times office with a wax-sealed task, four gold envelopes and a “special” six-pack of eggs. Happy Easter! To celebrate Taskmaster’s 21st series, which begins on Channel 4 on Thursday 9 April, just a few days after the Easter weekend, Horne has agreed to create an exclusive seasonal task for RT. To make it even more authentic, we’ve invited two of this year’s contestants – satirist/director Armando Iannucci and comedian and presenter Joel Dommett – to try it out. We’ve even managed to bring in an official trophy of Taskmaster Greg Davies wearing bunny ears for the winner. An “Easter Greg”, if you will. How did they do? Read on to find out. Love comedy? Discover Alex Horne's top 10 picks only on the Radio Times app: unlock your 7 day free-trial now Armando Iannucci Within seconds of starting, Armando had accidentally dropped an egg, technically ending the whole task – but he decided to plough on anyway. Despite using one hint, he still failed to locate the boiled egg and broke the second raw egg. Double failure. “Thank you very much... it’s great to be back,” he laughs. This feels a bit like a post-match interview... How do you rate your task performance today? Well, I think I played really well. My fitness is good. My form is good. I just think the big point – you know, choosing the egg – I need to be better than that. I’ve fired my coach… and I’ve hired the coach I’ve fired because he’s still on contract. I still have to pay him. You’re not known for being “yourself” on TV shows, so why do Taskmaster? People have me down as a sort of political, satirical, sweary writer. And, yeah, I do a bit of that, but I also do stupid stuff and silly stuff. I mean, Alan Partridge is stupid, and I did a show on Channel 4, The Armando Iannucci Shows, which was mostly stupid. I seem to do comedy about people who look normal or even respectable acting like idiots.…

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Taskmaster legend Alex Horne reveals the "jolt" he got from seeing show's A-list Hollywood signing
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date: 2026-03-30T16:00:43.000Z
creator: Huw Fullerton
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
description: The show creator hints at what's in store for the new episodes – and sets two of the contestants an eggs-tra special task.
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. It’s almost April, and "Little" Alex Horne has turned up at the Radio Times office with a wax-sealed task, four gold envelopes and a "special" six-pack of eggs. Happy Easter! To celebrate Taskmaster’s 21st series, which begins on Channel 4 on Thursday 9 April, just a few days after the Easter weekend, Horne has agreed to create an exclusive seasonal task for RT. To make it even more authentic, we’ve invited two of this year’s contestants – satirist/director Armando Iannucci and comedian and presenter Joel Dommett – to try it out. We’ve even managed to bring in an official trophy of Taskmaster Greg Davies wearing bunny ears for the winner. An "Easter Greg", if you will. “This is an Easter task, which I had to come up with very quickly,” Horne tells RT. “I do have to come up with tasks all the time – I get asked quite often by hen nights and stag dos and schoolteachers. I have a little list of things that might work for different occasions.” Essentially, it’s second nature at this point. On-screen, 47-year-old Horne and the Taskmaster team have created hundreds upon hundreds of tasks for more than 100 comedians across 21 series (not including specials), with challenges ranging from painting the best picture of a horse while riding a horse, to successfully running a fictional hotel, all judged by co-host Davies. “I think of it like writing jokes,” Horne explains. “You always panic that you’re going to run out, but they keep on coming to you. You’re just hoping inspiration will strike in a completely different direction. “They’re also not complete until the comedians do them,” he adds. “Often the ones that end up being the most memorable were the least good on paper.” That’s certainly true of today’s task for Iannucci and Dommett. The unlikely duo are asked to find and smash a single boiled egg from a group of three; two are raw. Each egg has descriptions written on it, and the golden envelopes contain extra clues, bu…

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Made in Chelsea drama for Jules in exclusive clip following Chuggs and Philip drama
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date: 2026-03-30T14:12:57.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Tension is brewing...
encoded: There's tension on Made in Chelsea tonight as the SW3 socialites find themselves in a heated discussion all about Jules Pollard. In tonight's episode of Made in Chelsea, things are still frosty between Philip and Chuggs, and Jules and Tristan find themselves caught in the middle. Philip Pollard – Jules's brother – joined the series earlier this month and it was teased that he was ready to find romance and shake up friendships, the latter of which he seems to have done. In an exclusive clip, Chuggs confronts Phillip, asking him: "Why have you been running your mouth, again? I'm very confused, explain it to me. I've just been upstairs with Livvy [Barker] and she's just been like to me, 'Philip's saying that I fancy Jules'". Philip doubled down on this and said: "I think you've got a little soft spot for my sister, yeah." Given Jules is currently in a relationship with Tristan Phipps, Chuggs noted: "I only care about Jules and Tristan's opinion." As the pair went back and forth, Tristan and Jules arrived, to which Philip said: "We're having an honest conversation, from my side anyway." Chuggs then turned to Jules and said: "Jules I hope that you've never felt that I've been inappropriate with you at all in the time that we've been friends." You can watch the full clip below. View Green Video on the source website "It's been different from the last season for me," Chuggs previously revealed what's to come in season 31. "Last season was me in a more of a romantic situation but this time there's less of that and friendships are being tested, which honestly I can say I enjoy far less because it feels almost more personal. "With Livvy [Barker], things would go up and down and stuff would get thrown at us and we'd navigate it but I guess we had each other. "Now let's say there's an argument between a friend or a friend's friend and it's sort of all on my shoulders, or all on someone else's shoulders, so it feels a bit more personal." Made in Chelsea continues on Monday 30 Ma…

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Taskmaster legend Alex Horne teases season 23 line-up as an Oscar winner joins cast
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date: 2026-03-29T09:27:51.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Exclusive
subject: Magazine
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The line-up is about to get even starrier!
encoded: Taskmaster legend Alex Horne has teased the cast for season 23, revealing that there will be an Oscar winner among the line-up. The beloved comedy game show is set to return to our screens with season 21 on Thursday 9 April, with the likes of Silicon Valley and Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani and The Thick of It and The Day Today creator Armando Iannucci joining Greg Davies and his assistant Horne. And there are more starry casts lined up for future episodes, Horne recently revealed in an interview with Huw Fullerton for Radio Times magazine. Horne teased that season 22, filming on which had almost wrapped at the time of interview, has cast a real hero of his. Meanwhile, speaking about Taskmaster season 23, he added: “I could give you a sneaky bit of information for the distant future. We have got an Oscar winner in a future series.” Love comedy? Discover Alex Horne's top 10 picks only on the Radio Times app: unlock your 7 day free-trial now View Green Video on the source website The cast for season 21 was confirmed earlier this year. Alongside Nanjiani and Iannucci, it also features Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page, Last One Laughing comedian Amy Gledhill and The Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett. Asked whether there are any moments that could become "classic" Taskmaster moments in the upcoming season, Horne previously told Radio Times: "There is a moment involving Kumail Nanjiani. I don't want to give much away, but he gives a lot away about what he does by himself in his hotel room. So that's what you've got to tune in for." 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. He continued: "He surprised himself by what he revealed, and I was sat next to him, and it's a big moment. It's a never-before-seen Taskmaster moment." The latest issue of Radio Times is out on T…

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Who is JoJo Siwa? Meet The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 contestant
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date: 2026-03-29T08:00:59.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: It's time to get baking!
encoded: It's time for another instalment of The Great Celebrity Bake Off, as the second episode airs on Channel 4 tonight. Once more, a group of famous faces will head into the iconic tent and put their baking skills to the test, all with the hopes of being crowned Star Baker. In this weekend's tasks, the celebrities must decorate traybakes in the signature challenge and tackle a tarte Tatin technical, before finally recreating their favourite childhood toy as showstopping biscuits. Tonight's episode (29 March) features JoJo Siwa, Molly-Mae Hague, Richard Herring and Babatunde Aléshé, all of whom will be testing out their baking skills under the watchful eye of judges Paul Hollywood and Cherish Finden. But just who is JoJo Siwa? Read on to learn more about the singer and dancer as she steps into the tent. Who is JoJo Siwa? Age: 22 Job: Singer and dancer Instagram: @itsjojosiwa JoJo Siwa is a singer and dancer who first rose to fame after appearing on Dance Moms. Since then, she has gone from strength to strength, having appeared in various Nickelodeon TV shows and even her own film. But her career hustle hasn't stopped there, with the 21-year-old having launched a successful music career. Her song Boomerang has over 1 billion views on YouTube, but the singer has recently moved on in her music career, releasing songs for an older audience. In 2020, she was named on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. She appeared on a recent series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2025, introducing herself to new audiences across the UK. What has JoJo Siwa said about taking part in The Great Celebrity Bake Off? JoJo Siwa shared the news she'd be taking part in Celebrity Bake Off on social media, describing the experience as "so cool". "I’m so very excited for you all to see the disaster/masterpiece of me baking, stay tuned," she wrote on Instagram. The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 for Stand Up To Cancer continues on Sunday 29 March at 7:40pm. To find out more abou…

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When is The Boat Race 2026? Start time, date and schedule
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date: 2026-03-27T11:13:57.000Z
creator: Ned Holmes
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: Your guide to The Boat Race 2026 including date, start time and TV coverage details.
encoded: The Boat Race returns to the Thames – and our screens – in early April as Cambridge and Oxford resume their battle for ascendancy. Two boats of eight rowers, including some of the best and brightest from the UK and further afield, will tear along the 4.2-mile Championship Course between Putney and Mortlake in pursuit of glory. Cambridge, donned in their usual duck egg blue, completed the clean sweep last year, earning their 88th victory in the men's event and 49th in the women's to extend their recent dominance and move further clear of their rivals in the all-time charts. This 2026 event, the 171st men's race and 80th women's race, will attract thousands to the banks of the South West London stretch of the Thames as well as viewers across the UK and around the world. Without the controversy that dominated the build-up 12 months ago, all the talk this year is about whether Oxford can end Cambridge's recent dominance. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details we know about The Boat Race 2026, including date and start time. Read more: Best football players in the world | Best football players of all time When is The Boat Race 2026? The Boat Race 2026 between Oxford and Cambridge will take place on Saturday 4 April 2026. This year marks 197 years since the inaugural showdown between these historic rivals. The Boat Race 2026 start time The Boat Race start time has been confirmed, with the men's race taking place at 3:21pm UK time. Check out the full schedule of events on the day: 2:21pm – Women's Boat Race 2:36pm – Women's Reserve Boat Race 2:51pm – Men's Reserve Boat Race 3:21pm – Men's Boat Race How to watch The Boat Race 2026 on TV and live stream The Boat Race will be shown live on Channel 4. BBC have historically been in charge of coverage but from 2026 onwards, Channel 4 is the new home of the event. Coverage starts at 1:30pm – and will be available on Channel 4, online and on a range of platforms, including mobiles and tablets. Check out more of our Sport coverag…

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Taskmaster season 21 start date confirmed with Gavin & Stacey favourite
type: item
date: 2026-03-25T14:44:32.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: Your time starts... soon!
encoded: Taskmaster is returning for another hilarious outing on Channel 4, with Greg Davies and Alex Horne back for a 21st season of the show. And the good news is there isn't long to go, with Taskmaster season 21 kicking off on Thursday 9 April at 9pm. Following on from season 20, new episodes will be released in the US on YouTube immediately after they are shown in the UK, giving fans Stateside a dose of the wacky comedy. The cast for season 21 was announced earlier this year, with Silicon Valley and Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani and The Thick of It and The Day Today creator Armando Iannucci among the line-up. Featuring alongside them are Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page, Last One Laughing comedian Amy Gledhill and The Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett. Love comedy? Discover Alex Horne's top 10 picks only on the Radio Times app: unlock your 7 day free-trial now <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/Taskmaster-season-21-episode-1-cast-bde6c10.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett and Kumail Nanjiani sitting on chairs in the Taskmaster studio, all smiling and laughing." title="Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett and Kumail Nanjiani on Taskmaster" /> Horne previously shared a cryptic teaser about season 21 to Radio Times, and we may be in for something shocking... "There is a moment involving Kumail Nanjiani. I don't want to give much away, but he gives a lot away about what he does by himself in his hotel room. So that's what you've got to tune in for," he teased. "He surprised himself by what he revealed, and I was sat next to him, and it's a big moment. It's a never-before-seen Taskmaster moment." View Green Video on the source website Beyond that, Horne also spoke about about a tweaked series in the "near-ish future" that would slightly change the format of the show. When asked about the future of the show, Horne told Radio Times: " People ask us abo…

I was prey in Channel 4’s new reality series The Hunt – here’s how I survived
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date: 2026-03-22T09:00:11.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Will I be making my adventure series debut any time soon? Stay tuned...
encoded: It’s not every day you find yourself in the middle of a Bulgarian forest, running around and slipping in the mud, but that’s exactly what I (and this year’s cast of The Hunt: Prey vs Predator) got up to last year. The series, which debuts on Channel 4 tonight, introduces audiences to 10 players from all walks of life and regions of the UK, who come together in a contest of stamina and strategy – all hoping to win up to £100,000. As the sun shone in northern Bulgaria last summer, I was quickly equipped with the clothing and gadgets necessary to survive The Hunt. In particular, I was given a "gauntlet" attached to my arm, that would reveal a map and my status in the game, tracked via Bluetooth. For the players, this also shows how much money they have banked. "It was such a massive undertaking," said Lee McMurray, commissioning editor at Channel 4, of the Bluetooth devices. "It was really complex, it was quite groundbreaking. You can see the players were given gauntlets, that was loaded with a bespoke app specially designed for the show that allowed the players to navigate around the forest [and] see where the challenges were." It probably didn’t help I can’t read a map, despite my 10 long years as a girl guide, but thankfully I quickly remembered: I wasn’t really in the game! Throughout the series, the players are pitted against one another as prey versus predator, and each day the prey must hunt for cash while the predators hunt the prey, until just one could be left standing to claim the entire cash prize. As viewers will see tonight, the first set of prey and predators are chosen, but as per the rules of the game, someone's status in the game can be changed at any moment. But while the prey run around the forest, hoping to avoid capture, they can take part in missions to bank money, and one mission audiences will see a little later in the game is 'The Drop'. The Drop may remind you of the hand speed/catching stick challenge families often play at Christmas, but th…

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Is A Woman of Substance's most nauseating scene really that necessary?
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date: 2026-03-19T11:28:56.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Comment
description: Emma's arc could have easily done without one particularly violent storyline in episode 6.
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for all episodes of A Woman of Substance – available to watch in full on Channel 4 – and discussion of rape that some readers may find distressing.* From his first appearance in A Woman of Substance, it's clear to see that Gerald Fairley (Harry Cadby) is the kind of character who is so mean-spirited and cruel, he can't help but make your skin itch. We saw how he cast one of the maids aside in those early episodes, engaging her in a sexual relationship and ultimately seeing her as just one of the hired help when it came time to defend her in front of his family. So deep does his disdain for the lower working classes go that it is at the forefront of his entire interaction with Emma (Jessica Reynolds) when he finds out that she's the business owner behind Hamilton Equitable. In the sixth episode of the series, he's on a mission to find the people he owes money to, a matter that is looming like a dark cloud over his head. When he tracks down the address of the firm and finds out that it belongs to Emma, though, he merely discounts it as not being worthy of his time. Referring to her as a "jumped up housemaid" when he's standing in her bricks and mortar store is certainly brazen, but their interaction takes a deeply sinister turn once Emma reminds him of his legally binding contract with her company. Once she tries to usher him out (with it being Christmas Day), Gerald immediately turns to physical tactics, pushing her further into her own store and berating her as a "whore", telling her that Edwin (Ewan Horrocks) is now married. As soon as Gerald moves closer to Emma and touches her hips, I feel as though most women watching would immediately have a pit in their stomach, willing the series not to go in the direction they think it will. But unfortunately for the viewer – and ultimately, for Emma – it does. What ensues is a truly horrifying series of events as Gerald rapes Emma while telling her of how he used to watch her in his …

The Hunt: Prey vs Predator cast – Meet the contestants in new Channel 4 series
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date: 2026-03-19T09:47:05.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: Reality TV
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
description: Channel 4 is back with another adventure series!
encoded: Channel 4 is transporting audiences to a dense forest in new adventure series, The Hunt: Prey vs Predator. Kicking off this weekend, 10 players will enter an epic contest of stamina and strategy, as they compete to win up to £100,000 – but it won't be easy. From the beginning, the players will be pitted against one another as prey versus predator, and as they're dropped into a vast, remote forest they must battle to survive in hunts, in which they prey must hunt for cash, while the predators hun the pray. Alliance are made and loyalties are tested, but who are the contestants daring to play the game? Read on to find out more! The Hunt cast: Meet the contestants in new Channel 4 series Ameer Charlotte Chloe Chris Marc Mel Mia Nathan Roy Shelley Scroll down to find out more about the cast. Ameer Age: 28 Job: Welsh language campaigner Location: South Wales Ameer is a 28-year-old proud Welshman and passionate Welsh speaker who, for the past seven years, has been promoting bilingualism, media and career opportunities in schools across Wales. "I'd say I'm quite a unique, cheeky yet reserved character," he said. "I enjoy the good things in life - fast cars, food and films - so being thrown into the forest with very little is definitely going to be a shock to the system. But I'm excited to see how I adapt." Ameer wanted to take part in the series as he loves putting himself in new environments and stepping outside his comfort zone. He added: "My whole life has been about trusting my instincts, evaluating risks and taking opportunities. Every challenge I’ve taken on has shaped who I am today, so this felt like the perfect test to see how I’d adapt in a completely different setting. I consider myself quite a capable person, so I'd like to prove to myself and other people that I am who I say I am." Charlotte Age: 27 Job: Full-time mum Location: Cambridgeshire Charlotte is a full-time mum though had a stint in the military and is headed into the game to prove she isn't "just a …

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Channel 4 confirms "bold" new TV format show recreating COBRA war room simulation
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date: 2026-03-18T10:00:23.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: News
description: The two-part series will unfold as "a gripping, real-time thriller".
encoded: Channel 4 has commissioned a bold new format that will test how Britain's leaders might respond if the country was truly under attack. Titled War Room, the "urgent and timely" two-part series will drop a cast of senior politicians, military strategists and intelligence chiefs into a high-stakes, COBRA-style simulation, hoping to uncover what decisions they will make and how such decisions could impact all of us. The format has been created by military strategists and is based around the "precarious geopolitical events of 2026". The synopsis continues: "The series unfolds as a gripping, real-time thriller, combining documentary footage from the War Room with dramatised sequences, bringing the simulated events to life. "Locked inside a purpose-built, secure bunker, modelled on Britain's own COBRA, the committee will be forced to make key decisions with the weight of the country's future hanging in the balance: when to mobilise, when to retaliate — and when to tell the public the truth." Read more: Tom Daley's Game of Wool finally gets its future confirmed by Channel 4 Saturday Night Live UK confirms SNL legend and two Hollywood stars as first guests - plus huge bands for live performances The series will be executive produced for Expectation by multi award-winner Colin Barr (SAS: Who Dares Wins, Hell Jumper, Murder 24/7) and series produced by Helen Richards (The Jury: Murder Trial). Colin Barr, creative director of factual at Expectation, said: "It feels like every day brings fresh revelations about the threats facing Britain, both inside and out. Although our War Room will be a simulation, it will be driven by uncomfortable truths and shocking facts, creating edge-of-the-seat drama as we ask is Britain really ready for a modern war?" Channel 4 is often at the forefront of conversations around worldly issues through its timely commissions, including the likes of Go Back to Where You Came From, which followed six individuals as they journeyed from "two of the most dan…

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