Ellis season 2 start date finally confirmed as exclusive first look shows off Sharon D Clarke drama's big return
DCI Ellis is taking on two more cases in four brand new episodes.
After 5 detective drama Ellis became a firm favourite with viewers back in 2024, the series is finally returning to screens for its second season - and we now know exactly when. The first episode of the new season will air on 5 at 9pm on Tuesday 10 March, while the second instalment will follow just one day after on Wednesday 11 March. This news arrives as Radio Times has got an exclusive first look at the series, with a trailer showing off some of the cases Sharon D Clarke's DCI Ellis will be taking on this time around. You can watch the trailer right here now. View Green Video on the source website The new season will be made up of four episodes, with every two episodes tackling one case. Returning alongside Clarke in the main cast will be Andrew Gower as DS Chet Harper and Charlotte McCurry as DC Kate Trent. Meanwhile, other actors set to appear this time around include James Doran, Niamh Blackshaw, Cariad Lloyd, Keir Charles, Mark Addy, Stephen Tompkinson and Sonny Ashbourne Serkis, amongst others. The synopsis for season 2 says: "Fresh from her victories in series one, DCI Ellis is once again parachuted into failing cases across the north of England. With Harper at her side, she faces a new wave of fractured communities and suspicious deaths that test not only her forensic brilliance but her resilience. "The series takes them from a rural village, where the suspicious death of a beloved community leader exposes long-nursed resentments, to the industrial shadow of a stone works, where the death of a young woman reveals a hidden network of coercion and exploitation. Every case peels back layers of silence, ambition, and betrayal." You can also check out a selection of images from across the new season's four episodes right here now. View Gallery on the source website When the series was first renewed for season 2, Paul Testar, commissioning editor for scripted at 5, said: "Following the huge success of the first series of Ellis, we are thrilled for it to return with the brilliant Sharon D Clarke and Andrew Gower reprising their roles. We can’t wait to bring the detective duo back to the 5 audience next year." Ellis season 2 will air on Tuesday 10 March and Wednesday 11 March at 9pm on 5. Add Ellis 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 Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Grantchester and McDonald & Dodds star's popular crime drama gets major update and first look for season 2
Following on from its debut season last year, it has been confirmed that The Game will return on 5 for a second season later this year - and it has started filming now. The new season will sees stars Jason Watkins (McDonald & Dodds) and Robson Green (Grantchester) both return, while Sunetra Sarker (Casualty), Indy Lewis (Industry) and Amber James (Heartstopper) will all also be back. The synopsis for season 2 says: "Set a year after series one, we see former detective Huw (Watkins), who, after surviving a brutal stabbing, believes he has finally escaped the psychological grip of serial killer Patrick (Green), now safely behind bars. "Retreating with his wife Alice (Sarker) to an isolated house by the sea, Huw is determined to rebuild a quiet life, far from the violence that nearly destroyed them. But peace, he soon realises, is an illusion." A selection of behind the scenes images have now been released to mark the start of filming, which show Watkins back in character. He said in a statement: "I cannot wait to get started on The Game S2. Huw has been through the mill and there’s no let-up this series. I’m excited to get my teeth into what’s ahead for him." Meanwhile, Green added: "Stepping back into the world of The Game for series two is an exciting challenge. Just when you thought it was over, Patrick is back pulling strings with a vengeance. 5 audiences are in for another brilliant ride." It has also been announced that a number of new actors will be joining the cast for season 2, including Sonny Ashbourne Serkis (The Witcher), Tanya Franks (Broadchurch), Dominic Rowan (The Crown), Amanda Bright (The Buccaneers), Richard Pepple (The Hack), Carl Rice (Brassic) and Connor Calland (Adolescence). Toby Frow (Silent Witness) and Tom Grieves (No Offence) are returning as the director and writer on the series respectively. The Game season 2 will air on 5 later this year. Add The Game 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 Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
All Creatures Great and Small season 7 gets major update as fans await new episodes
Season 7 is expected to follow on from the action-packed festive special.
Filming has begun on All Creatures Great and Small season 7, 5 has confirmed. Season 7 of the hit period drama, which is based on James Herriot's books detailing his life as a vet in rural Yorkshire, is expected to follow on from the 2025 festive special, which saw plenty of action unfold, including the return of Helen (Rachel Shenton). Details about the cast are yet to be confirmed, but we’d expect Nicholas Ralph (James), Rachel Shenton (Helen), Samuel West (Siegfried), Callum Woodhouse (Tristan) and Anna Madeley (Mrs Audrey Hall) to all return. The production news was confirmed in a post on 5's official Instagram account which featured a picture of a clapperboard emblazoned with the show’s logo alongside a caption which read: "Look who’s back in Darrowby… The cast and crew are officially back in Yorkshire as filming begins on Series 7 of All Creatures Great And Small." It continued: "We can’t wait to return to Darrowby with you all." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/09/All-Creatures-Great-and-Small-Rachel-Shenton-Nicholas-Ralph-a94e60c.jpg" width="3240" height="2160" alt="Rachel Shenton as Helen and Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, standing next to each other in front of rolling fields in the background." title="Rachel Shenton as Helen and Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small" /> It was confirmed back in November that the series had been renewed for both a seventh and an eighth season, as well as two more festive specials. Greg Barnett, commissioning editor at 5, said at the time that the series is "the jewel in 5’s drama crown", and teased "many new stories" and "unforgettable adventures ahead for our Skeldale family". Susanne Simpson, executive producer for Masterpiece, added that she was "thrilled to bring more seasons of the warmth, hope and humour that make this series so special". Melissa Gallant and Sharon Moran, joint executive producers for Playground, added that "it's a show which people love to watch and love to make and we can't wait for more adventures in beautiful Yorkshire with our wonderful cast and crew." All Creatures Great and Small seasons 1-6 are available to watch on 5. You can order James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small from Amazon. Add All Creatures Great and Small to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
5 confirms last-minute Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor documentaries in schedules tonight following former Duke's arrest
The two documentaries will air back-to-back.
5 will air two documentaries about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor tonight (20 February), following the former Duke's arrest. A new hour-long documentary titled Andrew Crisis: How Can the Royals Recover? will air at 8pm, followed by a repeat of Andrew: Where Did All the Money Go? at 9pm. Mountbatten-Windsor, who had his titles and honours removed in November 2025, was arrested by Thames Valley Police on 19 February on suspicion of misconduct in public office and has since been released under investigation. A statement from Thames Valley police read: "As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. "The man remains in police custody at this time. We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court." Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright added: "Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office. "It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence. "We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time." Hours after Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, King Charles III released a statement reading: "I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. "What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. "In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. "Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. "Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. Charles R." Andrew Crisis: How Can the Royals Recover? was a quick turnaround for the broadcaster, with the synopsis confirming it will be about "the controversy surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in light of his arrest yesterday on suspicion of misconduct in public office". Andrew: Where Did All the Money Go? first aired in January 2025, and – per the broadcaster – puts the former prince's finances under the spotlight, "considering the mounting costs for his lifestyle and huge outgoings, and asking where his money comes from". Andrew Crisis: How Can the Royals Recover? will air on Friday 20 February at 8pm on 5. 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.
How many fans are at the Super Bowl 2026? Levi's Stadium attendance confirmed
Levi's Stadium was brimming with fans on Sunday night.
The Super Bowl is projected to generate a $500 million boost to the local economy around the Bay Area. Read that again slowly. $500 million. It is quite simply the biggest US sporting event of any given year, transcending sport and stopping a nation in its tracks, for a few primetime hours at least. Over 100 million Americans tuned in for the Big Game on Sunday night, but only a relatively select few were in attendance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara – home of the San Francisco 49ers – to watch the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks in a duel for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Radio Times brings you the confirmed Super Bowl attendance for 2026. Watch Super Bowl 2026 live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, Sky Sports and 5 Read more: Super Bowl TV coverage | Super Bowl halftime show performers | Who will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl? How many fans are at the Super Bowl? The Super Bowl LX attendance was confirmed as 70,823 inside the stadium during the Super Bowl. Various estimates had suggested a range between 64,000 and 75,000 for the big game with Levi's Stadium maxed out for the showpiece event. In 2025, Caesars Superdome in New Orleans was sold out with a capacity of 73,208. However, the final confirmed attendance was 65,719. This represented a 10% discrepancy between total capacity and confirmed attendance. It is believed that the announced attendance figure was based on the confirmed number of attendees inside the stadium, rather than tickets sold. Using a similar margin of difference between capacity and attendance, we are assuming a 64,500-strong crowd inside Levi's Stadium on Sunday night. In 1980, Super Bowl XIV boasted the largest ever attendance at the showpiece event as a total of 103,985 fans crammed into the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Los Angeles Rams. That total may take a while to beat considering few stadiums are able to match that capacity, but what a sight it would be! Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is the home team in the Super Bowl 2026?
Breathe a sigh of relief, San Francisco 49ers fans...
If there's one thing American NFL fans love more than the Super Bowl itself it is... procedure. You may tune in on Sunday night thinking this is it, the Vince Lombardi Trophy has shown up, the teams have landed and we're ready to go. But the reality is the Super Bowl will have been going on for two weeks prior to kick off with various media engagements, promotional materials, the ailing Pro Bowl, awards shows – the full carnival. Sponsors will have had their moments in the sun, uniform announcements have been made and the home team has been designated. Yes, a home team. On neutral ground. U-S-A. Radio Times brings you all the details about the home team at Super Bowl 2026. Watch Super Bowl 2026 live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, Sky Sports and 5 Read more: Super Bowl TV coverage | Super Bowl halftime show performers | Who will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl? Who is the home team at Super Bowl 2025? The Super Bowl 2026 home team will be the New England Patriots. That will come as a relief to San Francisco 49ers fans who have already endured the pain of seeing the Seattle Seahawks branding etched into their turf. Home team selection is on a rotational basis between the NFC and AFC Champions. This year it's the AFC's turn to be at 'home'. Benefits to the home team are minimal, but there are two small bonuses that come with the status. The Patriots get to choose which jersey to wear. They have chosen to wear their all-white away jersey, the first time they have ever done so in the Big Game. In turn, the Seahawks have opted for navy, meaning this is the first match-up between two teams wearing monochromatic uniforms in Super Bowl history – who knew! Aside from aesthetics, the Patriots' second bonus is that they will select heads or tails in the coin toss before the game, which effectively determines which team will take possession of the football first. Let's be real though, it's still a 50:50 shout rather than a genuine advantage to have the coin toss pick. What is the Super Bowl home team curse? The Super Bowl curse doesn't actually relate to the 'administrative' home team (in this case, the Patriots). Instead, the home team curse revolves around the Super Bowl stadium itself. The curse involved the Super Bowl host team failing to qualify for the Super Bowl that year. The curse was broken when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams made it to the Super Bowl in 2020 and 2021 respectively. However, both teams went on to win the big game on their home turf and it appears the curse is broken... Check out more of our Sport 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.
Where is Super Bowl 2026 held? Stadium capacity, location, facts and figures
The Super Bowl stadium looks resplendent ahead of the big game in 2026.
The Super Bowl provides a generational boom for any host city with a torrent of tourists, fans, celebrities and media washing through Santa Clara right now. The Bay Area stands to benefit from a $500 million injection into the regional economy as a result of 60 minutes of NFL action being played out at Levi's Stadium in 2026. Not everyone is particularly enthused about hosting duties, however. Watch Super Bowl 2026 live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, Sky Sports and 5 Levi's Stadium is the home of the San Francisco 49ers, divisional rivals of the Seattle Seahawks, whose logo has been proudly sprayed onto the endzone. The natives aren't pleased. Radio Times brings you all the details about the Super Bowl stadium for 2026. Read more: Super Bowl TV coverage | Super Bowl halftime show performers | Who will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl? Where is the Super Bowl 2026 held? Super Bowl LX will be held in Santa Clara, California in 2026. The game will be played at Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers. It is the second time this stadium has hosted the Super Bowl having staged Super Bowl 50 in 2016. Super Bowl 2025 stadium capacity Levi's Stadium boasts a 68,500 base capacity for regular games, which makes it a mid-size venue in comparison to other NFL stadiums. Reports suggest the stadium is expandable to 75,000 for the biggest events, and they don't get any bigger than the Super Bowl. The Chicago Bears' Soldier Field is the smallest stadium with a 61,500 capacity, while MetLife Stadium – home to the New York Giants and New York Jets – maxes out at 82,500. Super Bowl stadium facts and figures Levi's Stadium stats Constructed: 2012-2014 Opened: July 2014 Cost to build: $1.3 billion ($1.73bn in 2024 dollars) NFL capacity: 68,500 (rising to 75,000) Record attendance: 80,000 (Ed Sheeran in 2023) Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is singing the national anthem at Super Bowl 2026?
Ladies and gentlemen, please rise and remove your hats for the national anthem of the United States of America.
A moment of calm before the storm, the pre-Super Bowl national anthem rendition is Americana at its zenith. It doesn't get any more 'United States of America' than this. The annual ritual of pre-game songs will be performed ahead of the New England Patriots' clash with the Seattle Seahawks as usual with a stellar cast of singers and songwriters in tow. Given it's the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (players will wear special USA 250 patches on their jerseys), there's a strong chance you may never see this level of 'red, white and blue' enthusiasm again. Watch Super Bowl 2026 live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, Sky Sports and 5 But who will be tasked with the honour of leading the celebrations? Radio Times brings you all the details about the pre-game Super Bowl festivities, including who will sing the national anthem. Read more: Super Bowl TV coverage | Super Bowl halftime show performers Who is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl 2026? Charlie Puth will sing the US national anthem ahead of Super Bowl LX. The 34-year-old musician has collaborated alongside an array of superstars including Wiz Khalifa, Meghan Trainor, the late Liam Payne and others, as well releasing albums of his own since rising to stardom via YouTube from the age of 17. He will have the honour of leading the stadium in a rousing rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner. Cue the roar as he strikes the high note. Fred Beam will perform in American Sign Language. Who is singing America the Beautiful at the Super Bowl 2026? Brandi Carlile will sing America the Beautiful as part of the ceremony prior to the game. She is an 11-time Grammy winning artist from Washington state, north of California. Who is singing Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl 2026? Coco Jones will perform Lift Every Voice and Sing. The early 20th century hymn has risen back to prominence following the death of George Floyd in 2020. The song has become part of the Super Bowl schedule, having been performed ahead of six consecutive games dating back to 2021, the first Super Bowl since Floyd's death in Minneapolis. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What time is the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show? TV coverage and live stream
The Super Bowl is more than just one of the biggest sporting occasions in the world.
You'd be forgiven for not having the faintest idea what you're watching if you mis-time flicking on the Super Bowl in search of Bad Bunny. "Why do they keep stopping?", "Do they really need armour?", "Isn't this just rugby?", "OUCH" are all valid reactions to the game itself. But nestled between the halves lies the ultimate mash-up of sport and showbiz: the Super Bowl halftime show. Watch Super Bowl 2026 live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, Sky Sports and 5 Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny will be afforded 12 to 15 minutes of undivided attention from more than a third of the population of the United States of America, plus millions more around the world. And we're on hand to help you pinpoint when you can expect to see him take the stage. Radio Times brings you all the timing details for the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show – and how to watch it. Read more: Super Bowl TV coverage | Super Bowl halftime show performers | Who will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl? What time is the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show? The Super Bowl 2026 halftime show takes place on Sunday 8th February 2026, midway through the game, as the name suggests. The game will kick off at 11:30pm UK time, this means that we can expect the halftime show to take place at approximately 1:15am in the early hours of Monday morning. However, timings are very flexible due to the nature of the game. Everything hinges on what happens in the first two quarters. Keep an eye on the action from 12:30am onwards as the clock counts down to the halfway stage. The halftime show typically lasts between 12 and 15 minutes as the American football players take a break from the intensity of the game. How to watch the Super Bowl halftime show in the UK The Super Bowl will be shown live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, Sky Sports NFL and 5 with each of the broadcasters showing the halftime show in full. Fans can tune in to watch the game on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, which will show full US TV coverage of the game, including the hallowed US adverts, for just £0.99. Alternatively, you can sign up for Sky Sports NFL and Main Event via a Sky TV package, or you can watch the game via NOW without signing up to a contract. The halftime show is also usually uploaded to the official NFL YouTube channel the next day in full. Who is performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? The Super Bowl 2026 halftime show will see Bad Bunny take to the stage as the main event, but expect guests to feature throughout his set. He was confirmed for the prestigious slot back in September 2024 and follows in the footsteps of a number of huge names in recent years. Kendrick Lamar smashed the record for most-watched halftime show in history last year as 133.5 million US viewers tuned in for his performance. Super Bowl halftime show trailer Apple Music, who sponsor the Super Bowl halftime show, have released a trailer for Bad Bunny's performance. You can watch the teaser clip below. View oEmbed on the source website Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is performing in the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show?
The journey from 'silver man' to headline act is complete.
The Super Bowl is more than just a sporting occasion, it's the ultimate celebrity melting pot, and one of the showbiz highlights of the year. The halftime show is an esteemed tradition passed down through the decades with some of the biggest artists in music history earning their moment in the spotlight. Halftime entertainment draws in a sprawling audience who can't identify their touchdowns from their tries, and that's what makes it so great. Watch Super Bowl 2026 live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, Sky Sports and 5 The entertainment offering at Super Bowl LX is shaping up to be another blockbuster for those in the UK ready to sacrifice their body clocks for the privilege. Radio Times brings you everything you need to know about the Super Bowl halftime performers. Read more: Super Bowl TV coverage | Who will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl? Who is performing in the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show? The headline act for the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show is Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny. He was announced to lead the performance back in September 2024, following in the footsteps of Kendrick Lamar, Usher and Rihanna, who have all played the coveted slot in recent years. The 31-year-old has been the most-streamed artist on Spotify in four of the last six years, halted only by Taylor Swift in 2023 and 2024. Bad Bunny is no stranger to the halftime show after previously performing as a special guest during Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's set in 2020, dressed from head to toe in silver. 'Silver man' became an internet meme at the time, so it's satisfying to see his full ascension to the top billing. Who is rumoured to perform in the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show with Bad Bunny? Bad Bunny is expected to be joined by a host of guests for the show. The hottest rumour suggests Cardi B will perform alongside Bad Bunny on the night for their 2018 hit I Like It. It helps that she will already be in attendance to support her boyfriend, Stefon Diggs, who plays for the New England Patriots. J Balvin, Rosalia and Ricky Martin have all been tipped to feature but nothing has been confirmed. Check out more of our Sport 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.
Super Bowl 2026 on TV in UK: Coverage, watch free and online
Our complete guide to watching the Super Bowl live on TV – including a free-to-air option.
It's time to run it back to 2015 as the New England Patriots prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California this weekend. Former Patriots star Malcolm Butler will be resting easy this weekend, more than a decade on from his famous game-winning interception against the Seahawks in Arizona. These two old rivals weren't expected to reach the Big Game this time around, but quarterbacks Drake Maye and Sam Darnold have led their teams to the showpiece for a final swing at glory. Watch Super Bowl 2026 live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, Sky Sports and 5 British fans will be delighted to know there will be plenty of live coverage on this side of the Atlantic, with three broadcasters offering various packages to soak up the drama. Radio Times brings you all the details for watching Super Bowl LX live on TV in the UK. Read more: Super Bowl halftime show performers | Who will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl? How to watch the Super Bowl 2026 in the UK The Super Bowl will be shown live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, Sky Sports NFL and 5 on Sunday 8th February 2026 into the early hours of Monday morning. The big game kicks off at 11:30pm. Fans can tune in to watch the game on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, which will show full US TV coverage of the game, including the hallowed US adverts, for just £0.99. Alternatively, you can sign up for Sky Sports NFL and Main Event via a Sky TV package, or you can watch the game via NOW without signing up to a contract. How to watch Super Bowl 2026 for free in the UK The Super Bowl is available to watch live on 5 for free. You can also stream the action live on 5 online via a host of devices, including smartphones and tablets. How to watch the Super Bowl in the US In the US, Super Bowl broadcasting duties are on a three-year cycle between NBC, CBS and Fox. In 2026, it's the turn of NBC and Peacock to show the event. Mike Tirico will commentate on the game alongside Cris Collinsworth. Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung are on sideline reporter duty, while Terry McAulay is on rules analysis. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What time is the Super Bowl 2026? UK time and date
Your complete guide to when the Super Bowl 2026 will go ahead – including UK kick-off time.
The Super Bowl is back to ruin your body clock for another year if you're a British-based die-hard or casual viewer keen to soak up the drama from Santa Clara, California. Thankfully, despite the eight-hour time difference to the west coast, fans in the United Kingdom won't be made to stay up any later than usual. The Super Bowl kick-off time remains locked in an Eastern Time primetime slot, wherever the game is taking place. It's time to start making preparations, source all the coffee you can get your hands on, and start conjuring up those Monday morning excuses. Watch Super Bowl 2026 live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, Sky Sports and 5 Neither of the New England Patriots or Seattle Seahawks were expecting to go this far in the season, but that could ignite one of the most unpredictable games in recent years with both sides aiming to take full advantage of their position with nothing to lose. Radio Times brings you the date and time details for Super Bowl LX. Read more: Super Bowl TV coverage | Super Bowl halftime show performers | Who will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl? When is the Super Bowl 2026? The Super Bowl 2026 takes place on Sunday 8th February 2026. The game was traditionally held on the first Sunday in February between 2004 and 2021. However, due to scheduling changes – which included adding a whole extra game to the regular season – the slot has been pushed back by one week. Super Bowl 2026 UK start time The Super Bowl will kick off at 11:30pm in the UK. Of course, that is considerably later than the 3:30pm local start time enjoyed by fans inside the stadium in Santa Clara, California. Check out more of our Sport 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.
Peppa Pig's little brother George diagnosed as deaf in special emotional episode
The world of Peppa Pig is tackling an important issue.
Peppa Pig’s younger brother George will be revealed to be moderately deaf and fitted with a hearing aid in a new storyline set to tackle childhood hearing loss. The upcoming episode, which has been developed in partnership with the National Deaf Children’s Society, will see George attend an audiology appointment, where his family discovers he has moderate hearing loss in one ear. He is then fitted with a new hearing aid, enabling him to experience sounds in a new way. The audiologist in the episode is voiced by Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley, who is known to fans as Fury. Ounsley, who was born deaf and had a cochlear implant as a toddler, and is also an author and former England rugby international, said on ITV’s Good Morning Britain of the new role: "I loved Peppa Pig growing up, so I never imagined myself to actually be involved in such a storyline like this, and myself as the audiologist." She continued: "I just think, it was really personal, because I could understand from my parents' point of view, they've been through that, so in that moment, when I was telling the parents, I just imagined I was speaking to my own parents, it's been so special to be a part of and now this is a huge journey for little George to go on." Asked about who her role models were while growing up, she responded: "I looked up to a lot of people, I looked up to my dad, and sports people, but I never knew anyone who was deaf at that moment in time." She added: "I came across the first deaf person at 16, which is quite bizarre, so I think for young kids to see this on TV and normalise it, especially because George has a little blue hearing aid as well, to put a positive spin on it." Meanwhile, writing on social media following the announcement that she'd be voicing the character, Ounsley said: "My heart feels so full sharing this. I'm beyond to be part of an upcoming episode of Peppa Pig, playing an audiologist and sharing the news that little George is moderately deaf. "This story is close to my heart. Thinking about my own journey and everything my parents went through in those early days, I can't help but feel that something like this back then could have meant so much." She continued: "Representation truly matters, especially for little ones who are still learning to understand themselves and their place in the world. "I am so excited to see this story help bring awareness, start conversations and hopefully encourage deaf kids to feel proud of who they are." Peppa Pig first aired in 2004 on Channel 5 Milkshake. The show tells the story of Peppa, who lives with Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, her little brother, George, and her little sister, Evie. Peppa Pig is available to watch on My5, BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Disney Plus, Paramount Plus and Amazon Prime Video in the UK. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders and Cutting It icons' dystopian drama series finally gets UK terrestrial air date
The Curfew first arrived on Paramount+ back in 2024.
If you missed it the first time around when it arrived on Paramount+ back in 2024, viewers will now be able to catch dystopian drama The Curfew on terrestrial TV, as the full season is set to air on 5. The six-part series will arrive as a box-set to watch on 5's streaming service on Monday 16th February, while the first episode will also air that day on the channel at 9pm. The second episode will then air at 10pm on the channel the next day, Tuesday 17th February, with the third instalment airing at 10pm on Wednesday 18th February. The air dates for episodes 4-6 have yet to be confirmed. The series stars Sarah Parish (Cutting It), Mandip Gill (Doctor Who), Alexandra Burke (The X Factor), Lucy Benjamin (Detectorists) and Anita Dobson (EastEnders). The synopsis for the series says that it is "set in a society where all men live under the Women’s Safety Act, meaning they are bound by a strict curfew from 7pm to 7am every night, with their movements tracked 24 hours a day by an ankle tag". The synopsis continues: "After a woman is brutally murdered during curfew hours and left on the steps of the Women’s Safety Centre, veteran police officer Pamela Green believes that a man is responsible." When it first arrived on Paramount+, Burke told RadioTimes.com about how dark she found the series, saying that on one occasion she even asked for a particular sequence be cut from the scripts. She said: "I remember reading it and then finding out, like, a certain thing about Helen, which I don't want to say, but you find out that certain thing about her and I remember thinking to myself, 'God, this is going to be the most challenging role I've ever done.'" Burke continued: "They gave me more detail about Helen [and] I was like, 'There's some things I don't think I can do.' So I had to speak to the producer, because I was like, 'I don't think I can do that with morals, and I don't think that's something that should be on TV.' "They agreed, and they took something out. I was like, 'Thank you, because I don't think I could act that. And you've already shot some scenes with me, hun, so the contract's done!'" The Curfew will air on 5 from Monday 16th February 2026 at 9pm. Add The Curfew to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
NFL Playoffs 2025/26 on TV in UK: Conference Championships schedule, times and live stream
Your complete guide to NFL Playoff games live on TV in the UK.
The NFL continues in Playoff mode this weekend with teams gunning for a place in the Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara in February. There are just four teams left in the hunt going into the Conference Championship games with the AFC top seeds Denver Broncos and NFC top seeds Seattle Seahawks in the mix. The Wild Card Round lived up to its name with defeats for the reigning Super Bowl champions, Philadelphia Eagles, and defeats for the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Chargers, and the Divisional Round wasn't short of drama either. RadioTimes.com brings you the complete NFL Playoffs TV schedule in the UK. How to watch NFL Playoffs in UK on TV and live stream You can watch the NFL Playoffs across a number of options: Sky Sports, NFL Game Pass via DAZN and free-to-air channel 5. Sky Sports will show every match from the NFL Playoffs and the Super Bowl in 2026. NFL Game Pass via DAZN will also show every game of the NFL Playoffs from £19.99 for the whole post-season without signing up to a contract, including US broadcast coverage and commercials from the Super Bowl. 5 will show one Playoff match per week leading up to their free-to-air coverage of the Super Bowl. NFL Playoffs TV schedule All UK time. Subject to change. TV schedule to be updated regularly. Conference Championships Sunday 25th January AFC: Denver Broncos v New England Patriots (8pm) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports NFL / 5 NFC: Seattle Seahawks v Los Angeles Rams (11:30pm) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports NFL Super Bowl LX Sunday 8th February Super Bowl: TBC v TBC (11:30pm) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports NFL / 5 Check out more of our <a id="menurm6i" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Sport">Sport coverage or visit our <a id="menurm6k" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link TV Guide">TV Guide and <a id="menurm6m" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Streaming Guide">Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to <a id="menurm6o" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link The Radio Times Podcast">The Radio Times Podcast.
Freddie Mercury: A Secret Daughter? to air on 5 tonight following death of Queen legend's "secret daughter"
Freddie Mercury: A Secret Daughter? will air tonight on 5 following the news that the Queen frontman's alleged secret child has died. The documentary first aired back in 2025, offering audiences "intriguing revelations about Freddie Mercury", after a biography claimed that Mercury had a secret child who had been conceived during an affair with the wife of a close friend in 1976. The documentary features Mercury's biographer Lesley-Ann Jones, who details her investigation into whether the rock legend could have fathered a child in the '70s and kept it from those closest to him. Freddie Mercury: A Secret Daughter? will air on Friday 16th January at 10pm on 5. Lesley-Ann Jones, the author of Love, Freddie, told The Telegraph: "I can say now that I knew all along, while we were writing the book, that she may not live to see it published. The fact that she did was a miracle. "Her childhood chordoma, a rare cancer that affected the base of her spine, had long been in remission. It then reared. She always knew that it would. "The illness was the deciding factor in her decision to contact me, to tell me Freddie's story. She did not do it for money. Nor did she pay me. Nor would I have accepted payment from her. The mission was always to give her father back his truth... as it were, warts and all." In the biography titled Love, Freddie, the woman, who was called 'Bibi' by the Queen frontman (per the Daily Mail), said: "Freddie Mercury was and is my father. We had a very close and loving relationship from the moment I was born and throughout the final 15 years of his life. "He adored me and was devoted to me. The circumstances of my birth may seem, by most people's standards, unusual and even outrageous. That should come as no surprise. It never detracted from his commitment to love and look after me. He cherished me like a treasured possession." Doubts have been raised as to whether Mercury did have a secret child, with Mary Austin telling The Sunday Times: "Freddie had a glorious openness, and I cannot imagine he would have wanted to, or been able to, keep such a joyful event a secret, either from me or other people closest to him." Read more: Claudia Winkleman: Behind the Fringe documentary confirmed as "ultimate tribute" with family, friends and colleagues Si King reaffirms end of The Hairy Bikers as he grieves late Dave Myers: "There's no Hairy Bikers without my mate" The woman, whose identity is anonymised, died at the age of 48 after a long battle with cancer. B's husband told the Daily Mail in a statement: "B is now with her beloved and loving father in the world of thoughts. Her ashes were scattered to the wind over the Alps." She is survived by her husband and their two sons. Freddie Mercury: A Secret Daughter? airs on Friday 16th January at 10pm on 5. 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.
Emmerdale and Shetland favourites among stars confirmed for "thrilling adaptation" of Graham Norton novel
Forever Home has been adapted into a six-part series for 5.
It has been announced that an adaptation of Graham Norton's 2022 novel Forever Home has been commissioned by 5, with the cast having also been confirmed. The adaptation of Norton's novel is being written by Clara Salaman (Too Close), and will star Amy Nuttall (The Feud), Douglas Henshall (Shetland), Denise Welch (Waterloo Road), Kevin Whately (Lewis), Samantha Bond (The Marlow Murder Club), Lewis Cope (Emmerdale), Jenny Walser (Heartstopper), Shane Zaza (Big Boys) and James Baxter (Alma’s Not Normal). The synopsis for the six-part series says that it follows "the story of a second wife dealing with the memories of the woman who went before her". "When Carol discovers a long-dead body hidden in the basement of her home, the horrific realisation is undeniable – she's living with a killer," the synopsis says. "The story that her husband's first wife ran away never to be seen again now looks like a lie, and the fact he’s insisted on never selling the house suddenly makes sense. But one dark family secret is soon to be replaced by another…" Norton said in a statement: "In writing Forever Home, I was initially inspired by the simple idea of packing up a home later in life, and the 'what if' scenarios and complexities that come with later-life relationships. The novel soon evolved into a funny, twisted, ‘dark-romp’ full of farcical scenes and it’s wonderful to see the depth and richness of Carol’s story realised as a screenplay." Meanwhile, Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor for 5, said: "We’re delighted to partner with FilmNation and The Mediapro Studio to bring Graham Norton’s compelling novel to UK screens, supported by an outstanding cast. "Working with North East Screen again to champion local filming has been a pleasure, and we can’t wait for viewers to immerse themselves in Forever Home." The series will air on 5 in 2026, although no release date has yet been confirmed. Thus far, Norton has had five fiction books published, with Forever Home being the fourth. The others are Holding, A Keeper, Home Stretch and Frankie. Holding was previously brought to the screen as an ITV series in 2022, with Conleth Hill, Siobhán McSweeney and Charlene McKenna starring. Forever Home will air on 5. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Claudia Winkleman: Behind the Fringe documentary confirmed as "ultimate tribute" with family, friends and colleagues
"We want this to feel like the ultimate tribute from her many fans, collaborators and friends."
5 has commissioned a brand-new documentary charting the meteoric rise to fame of none other than Claudia Winkleman. The 90-minute special, Claudia Winkleman: Behind the Fringe, will explore how the presenter has reshaped some of Britain's biggest entertainment formats, including Strictly Come Dancing and her hilarious chemistry with Dave Arch. Featuring interviews with friends, collaborators and colleagues from across her remarkable career, the documentary will also examine her daring and often outrageous costumes on The Traitors, which have made her a global fashion icon. The synopsis continues: "Beyond the studio lights, the programme asks a deeper question: what makes Claudia, Claudia? With contributions from leading PR and brand experts, the film analyses the unique blend of traits that make her so irresistible to audiences and broadcasters alike. "From her instantly recognisable fringe and unapologetic devotion to fake tan, to her healthy and hilarious self-deprecation and her rare ability to be both glamorous and completely relatable." Special interviewees include Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas, Strictly celebrities Angela Rippon and Richard Arnold, along with dancers Kai Widdrington and Karen Hauer. We'll also hear from The Traitors stars Wilfred Webster and Diane Carson, along with Janet Street Porter, who gave Claudia her first on screen gig, Stuart Murphy, Katie Puckrik and Boyd Hilton. Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor at 5, said: "Claudia Winkleman is quite simply one of the most important broadcasters of her generation. She has an extraordinary ability to connect with audiences in a way that feels both completely natural and utterly unique. "This film is a joyful, affectionate and insightful celebration of everything that makes her such a compelling presence on our screens, and we’re delighted to be working with Middlechild to bring this story to life." Emma Clarke, Executive Producer at Middlechild, added: "Claudia is endlessly fascinating she is hilarious, self-aware, brilliantly talented and completely herself. This documentary allows us to look beyond the fringe and explore not just her incredible career, but the personality and values that have made her such a defining figure in British television. We want this to feel like the ultimate tribute from her many fans, collaborators and friends." Claudia Winkleman: Behind the Fringe will air on 5. 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.
Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay confirmed for "two very surprising roles" in dramatic new thriller
The new 5 drama is set in the world of daytime TV.
If you're a fan of dramas on 5, then you'll be familiar with Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay gracing the casts of some of the channel's biggest shows. Well, the pair have now joined forces for a brand new thriller that's set to air later this year. It's been confirmed that Halfpenny and Lindsay will be leading the cast of Number One Fan, a four-part thriller set in the world of daytime TV as one morning show presenter is saved from a vicious attack by a mysterious woman claiming to be her number one fan... Halfpenny – who previously starred in 5's The Holiday, The Cuckoo and The Feud – plays presenter Lucy, described as "the nation’s sweetheart, BFF and presenter of Lucy Live". According to the synopsis: "She tells it like it is with a big smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. She’s ambitious, hardworking and beneath it all, thoroughly ruthless." Lindsay – known for her roles in 5's The Madame Blanc Mysteries and Love Rat – is Donna, "an obsessed fan who appears as a mousey, non-threatening nobody, but steps in to save Lucy from a horrific attack". It continues: "Lucy’s gratitude quickly sours when Donna’s fandom turns into a darker obsession infiltrating Lucy’s career, family and friends. However to her horror Lucy comes to realise that Donna has a link to a hidden secret in her past which threatens to derail the career she has so carefully curated." Read more: Chris Chibnall teases his new ITV series Death at the White Hart, adapting his own novel Tell Me Lies star explains how "complicated" family storyline impacts controversial character in season 3 On the announcement of the series, Mike Benson, MD for Clapperboard and executive producer, said: "We’ve obviously worked numerous times with two of the most talented actresses in the country in Sally and Jill – but never before in the same show. "Seeing them both together on screen – and in two very surprising roles – is something I know viewers will be every bit as excited about as we are." BAFTA-nominated director Paul Wilmshurst (The Day of the Jackal) will be in the driving seat of the drama, with Vikings: Valhalla's Rachel Kilfeather serving as lead writer on the series with Smother's Marcus Fleming. As of now, there's no confirmed release date for Number One Fan but we do know that production has now wrapped in Spain and the series is set to air on 5 in 2026. Halfpenny has most recently been seen in Paramount+ series, Girl Taken, which has been adapted from Hollie Overton's novel Baby Doll and follows her character as she's thrown into turmoil when one of her twin daughters is abducted and held captive for half a decade before escaping. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the series, Halfpenny said: “It’s really important for people – for all of us – to remember that when a crime has been committed, when someone has been raped, abused, scared or frightened, whether they’re held captive or not, you don’t just come home and think, ‘Now I’ll just live my life.’ You have to unpick what happened. “When you listen to people who’ve been attacked and it’s happened in one night, that in itself is a lifelong process – to unpick what happened on that night, to not blame yourself, to wonder why it happened, to think, ‘Could I have done anything different?’" She added: “But can you imagine having to unpick five years? It’s unfathomable, really, and it would take a bloody good psychologist – and years and years of therapy – for Lily’s character to get to grips with not feeling like that defines her.” Number One Fan will air on 5 later this year. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Huw Edwards downfall TV drama confirmed with first look at unrecognisable British acting legend in lead role
Martin Clunes will play Edwards in the two-part drama for 5.
5 has announced a new two-part drama based on the true story surrounding the downfall of BBC News presenter Huw Edwards. The series, currently going by the working title Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, has been in development for a year, and is the first collaboration between 5’s factual and scripted commissioning teams. A first-look image for the series has now been released, revealing that Doc Martin star Martin Clunes will be playing Edwards. According to 5, the series will explore "the newsreader’s double life as it spirals out of control, leading him to make the greatest announcement of his career – his total exit from public life following his conviction for serious child sexual offences". <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/PowerThe-Downfall-of-Huw-Edwards-wtannouncement-imageEpisodicMT00010v2MidresSTRICT-EMBARGO-WEDNESDAY-7TH-JANUARY8PM-aee1ad3.jpg" width="4500" height="2967" alt="Martin Clunes as Huw Edwards in Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, sat at a newsdesk, wearing a suit." title="POWER: THE DOWNFALL OF HUW EDWARDS (w/t) - STRICT EMBARGO - WED" /> Edwards pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children back in 2024, with the former broadcaster given six months' imprisonment suspended for two years and required to complete a sex offender programme. Announcing the series, 5 called the new commission an "unflinching drama" and a "complex, emotional and nuanced portrait" of the scandal surrounding Edwards. It added that it will "build on extensive factual research over the past 12 months, including extensive first hand interviews and co-operation from those at the heart of the scandal and exclusive access to The Sun newspaper’s award-winning investigation into Edwards". Ben Frow, chief content officer for 5, said in a statement: "This is an important and shocking story – of how a man in a position of power and trust betrayed that status. "By gaining exclusive access to the key individuals involved and those who investigated the story, we explore the human cost behind the headlines. As a close collaboration between 5’s factual and scripted teams this is a first for the channel." The series has been directed by Michael Samuels (The Trial) and written by Mark Burt (Coronation Street). A release date has yet to be confirmed. Elsewhere, Clunes will next be seen Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Wuthering Heights alongside Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, which arrives in UK cinemas on 13th February. If you're looking for something else to watch, visit our TV Guide or take a look at the rest of our Drama coverage. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Good Ship Murder Christmas special cast: Meet the characters
It wouldn't be Christmas without a murder in The Good Ship Murder's festive special. "A woman called Donna, who claims she has a life-changing illness, boards the ship with her loyal friend Bernie," reads the official synopsis. But things take a sinister turn when Bernie is found dead during a day excursion to a remote monastery. Elsewhere, Jack is performing in a grimy dive bar after being sacked from the ship – but the monastery murder "draws Kate back to him". But can they find their way back to one another romantically – and will he be welcomes back on board the ship? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/GSM-Xmas-3e20aa1.jpg" width="4800" height="3200" alt="Three people stand inside a festively decorated ship’s dining area, lit with Christmas lights and tinsel. A woman in a light blazer and green dress speaks to a man in a brown suit, while a third man between them wears a novelty elf Christmas jumper. Wooden tables and chairs surround them, with other guests and festive décor visible in the background." title="The Good Ship Murder" /> A number of familiar faces have returned for the Christmas special, plus some new additions, too. Find the full cast rundown below. The Good Ship Murder Christmas special cast Shayne Ward plays Jack Grayling Catherine Tyldesley plays Kate Woods Zak Douglas plays Jamil Al-Rashid Geoffrey Breton plays Piers De Vreese Ross Adams plays Colin Smallwood Kiza Deen plays Frankie Johnson James Barriscale plays Captain Marlowe Yuna Shin plays Dr Sharon Tan Lesley Dunlop plays Carole Merryweather Joelle Dyson plays Donna Branning Luis Soto plays Father Rodriguez Gary Lucy plays Jason Agnew Rebecca Harland plays Bernie Campbell Greta Holland plays Sister Thomasina Michelle Holmes plays Eve Fontaine For more information about the characters and where you've seen the actors before, read on. Good Ship Murder returning cast Shayne Ward plays Jack Who is Jack? A cabaret singer who used to be a detective in the special crimes unit. Jack was the ship's resident singer, but he was sacked last season and hasn't seen Kate since. Where have I seen Shayne Ward before? As well as winning The X Factor, he previously appeared in Coronation Street as Aidan Connor. Catherine Tyldesley plays Kate Who is Kate? A first officer who is training for her captain's licence. Kate used to spend her days solving murders alongside Jack (as you do) and the pair became romantically involved. But he's since left, leaving their relationship in limbo. Where have I seen Catherine Tyldesley before? Most people know her as Eva Price from Coronation Street. She's also appeared in Sky comedy Trollied, ITV crime drama Viewpoint, BBC sitcom Scarborough and an episode of ITV's McDonald & Dodds. Zak Douglas plays Jamil Who is Jamil? He works on the ship and is Kate and Jack's biggest fan. Where have I seen Zak Douglas before? You might have watched him in The Larkins. Geoffrey Breton plays Piers Who is Piers? Another first officer on the ship. He was engaged to Kate, but they have since split as her heart now lies with Jack. Where have I seen Geoffrey Breton before? He appeared in ITV's Blue Murder and BBC One's The Diary of Anne Frank, and he played Princess Anne's first husband Mark Phillips in Netflix's The Crown. Ross Adams plays Colin Smallwood Who is Colin Smallwood? He replaced Claire Sweeney's Beverley Carnell as the cruise director. What else has Ross Adams been in? He's best known for Hollyoaks. Additional cast includes: Kiza Deen (Hollyoaks) plays Frankie - head of security on the ship. James Barriscale (Doctors) plays Captain Marlowe. Yuna Shin (Halo) plays Dr Sharon Tan. The Good Ship Murder Christmas special guest stars Joelle Dyson (Doctors, Vera) plays Donna Branning - a woman who claims she has a life-changing illness. She boards the ship with her best friend. Rebecca Harland (Casualty) plays Bernie Campbell - Donna's closest friend who has supported her throughout her illness. But in a tragic twist, Bernie is murdered. Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks, EastEnders, The Bill, Footballers' Wives) plays Jason Agnew - a passenger on the ship. He wants to take Donna on a date, but Bernie is firmly against it. Luis Soto (Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason) plays Father Rodriguez Greta Holland (The Madame Blanc Mysteries) plays Sister Thomasina. Michelle Holmes (Coronation Street, The Practice, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks) plays Eve Fontaine - a singer who's booked to perform on the ship. The Good Ship Murder will return for season 3. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025: Release date, cast, plot and latest news
The show returns with a festive whodunnit.
The Good Ship Murder, 5's crime drama set on a luxurious cruise ship, is returning to our screens for its second Christmas special – and this year's looks more eventful than ever. The festive episode, which will mark the beginning of the show's third season, will follow on from the end of season two, which saw Jack (Shayne Ward) sacked from the ship and separated from Kate (Catherine Tyldesley). However, when a passenger from the ship is found dead during an excursion to a monastery in Alicante, the pair must come together to solve the mystery and find the perpetrator. But can the duo catch the killer? And will they find their way back to one another romantically? Alongside Ward and Tyldesley, Zak Douglas, Geoffrey Breton, Ross Adams, Kiza Deen, James Barriscale and Yuna Shin are also set to return to the cast, while there will also be a handful of new additions. Read on for everything you need to know about The Good Ship Murder Christmas Special 2025, including when you can watch it and the returning cast. The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025 release date: When will it air? The Good Ship Murder 2025 Christmas special will air on Saturday 27th December at 9pm on 5. The third season will set sail shortly after and premiere on Tuesday 6th January at 9pm on 5. It was announced that the show would be returning for a second and third series back in April 2024, with Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, Drama, at Channel 5, saying at the time: "Greg and I are excited for these new tales on The Good Ship Murder. The blend of music, mystery, and beautiful locations was a winning formula that our viewers loved in series one, and we’re excited to be working with Clapperboard again to bring this series back." Mike Benson, Managing Director of Clapperboard, added: "Series one was something of a journey – or mid-price cruise – into the unknown… not least trying to film a drama on a cruise ship with 6000 holidaymakers heading to 8 different countries! However, we were delighted with how the concept found an audience and are thrilled to be making two more series packed with sun, showtunes and subterfuge." The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025 cast: Who stars? The confirmed cast is as follows: Shayne Ward plays Jack Grayling Catherine Tyldesley plays Kate Woods Zak Douglas plays Jamil Al-Rashid Geoffrey Breton plays Piers De Vreese Ross Adams plays Colin Smallwood Kiza Deen plays Frankie Johnson James Barriscale plays Captain Marlowe Yuna Shin plays Dr. Sharon Tan Joelle Dyson plays Donna Branning Luis Soto plays Father Rodriguez Gary Lucy plays Jason Agnew Rebecca Harland plays Bernie Campbell Greta Holland plays Sister Thomasina Michelle Holmes plays Eve Fontaine The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025 plot: What will happen? The Good Ship Murder docks in Alicante for this year's Christmas episode, where "a woman called Donna, who claims she has a life-changing illness, boards the ship with her loyal friend Bernie". "As the festive voyage begins, Donna charms fellow passenger Gary and yearning for a Christmas miracle, visits a remote monastery," reads the official synopsis. "There she meets Rodriguez, a mysterious man of the cloth, and Thomasina, an enigmatic nun. But the holiday cheer turns dark when Bernie is found dead." Elsewhere, Jack is performing in a grimy dive bar after being sacked from the ship – but the monastery murder "draws Kate back to him". Will they "rekindle their romance" – and will Jack return to the ship, just in time for Christmas? Is there a trailer for The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025? Yes, a trailer has been released for the festive episode, giving fans a first glimpse at Kate and Jack in action as they work to unravel the mystery. Watch below: View oEmbed on the source website The Good Ship Murder 2025 Christmas special will air on Saturday 27th December at 9pm on 5. Add The Good Ship Murder 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 Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Is All Creatures Great and Small returning for season 7?
It's become something of a tradition in recent years for the All Creatures Great and Small festive special to be the crown jewel in 5's Christmas scheduling – and that proved the case once again this year. Fans were gifted with another excellent Yuletide-themed instalment of the popular period drama on Christmas Eve, which lived up to the promise of providing "joyful carnage" including the return of Helen (Rachel Shenton) It followed on from a sixth season that brought about a lot of change, as we reunited with the characters after a time jump — with the war declared over in the opening episode. James and Helen, now settled in Heston, were adapting to life as parents of two, while Siegfried was struggling in Mrs Hall's absence. Thankfully, she returned to Skeldale after living with her son for the past few years — a period that had clearly affected both the running of the practice and Siegfried's dynamic with James. Meanwhile, romance was on the cards for Tristan, though he was also burdened by the trauma of what he'd witnessed during his service, which had manifested as PTSD. And little Jenny Alderson — not so little anymore — set off to London to study at nursing college, with Helen joining her at the start of her new adventure to help her sister find her feet. But what's next? Are there plans to head back to Skeldale? And when might new episodes arrive? Read more: All Creatures Great and Small's Anna Madeley on Mrs Hall's secret talent – and *that* Siegfried speculation All Creatures Great and Small spin-off show confirmed with beloved special guest Read on for everything we know so far about a potential All Creatures Great and Small season 7. Is All Creatures Great and Small returning for season 7? There's currently no official confirmation of the show's future. Watch this space for updates. "There are definitely more stories to tell," Nicholas Ralph said on the show's future during an interview with RadioTimes.com. "And I can speak for myself when I say I'd love to do more." Callum Woodhouse is equally keen to return, though he believes "there is an end in sight". "You never want to outstay your welcome," he said. "You never want to keep going until it starts to feel a bit stale or overworked." But he's confident that point is still far off. "At the same time, I don't think we're done yet at all," Woodhouse continued. "There are absolutely more stories to tell. I don't think we’re going anywhere soon, but I also don't think we’ll be a forever type thing." But in the meantime, there's the annual All Creatures Christmas special to look forward to. And All Creatures Great and Small: Behind the Magic, an hour-long show that will take viewers behind-the-scenes, will also be broadcast later this year. When could a potential All Creatures Great and Small season 7 air? There’s been a new season of All Creatures every year since 2020 – five arriving in September and one in October – so if season 7 gets the green light, we’d expect it to land in September or October 2026. Who could return for a potential All Creatures Great and Small season 7? We'd expect to see the following back on our screens: Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot Rachel Shenton as Helen Herriot Callum Woodhouse as Tristan Farnon Samuel West as Siegfried Farnon Anna Madeley as Mrs Hall There's also Tony Pitts as Richard Alderson, Patricia Hodge as Mrs Pumphrey (alongside Derek the dog, who plays Tricki Woo), and Mollie Winnard as Maggie. It also feels likely that Gaia Wise, who plays Charlotte Beauvoir, will return now that Tristan is staying put, and their relationship was going from strength to strength. However, it remains to be seen when we'll see Imogen Clawson as Jenny Alderson, who is now at nursing college in London. And, as ever, there will be plenty of new guest stars. What could happen in a potential All Creatures Great and Small season 7? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/09/All-Creatures-Great-and-Small-Rachel-Shenton-Nicholas-Ralph-a94e60c.jpg" width="3240" height="2160" alt="Rachel Shenton as Helen and Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, standing next to each other in front of rolling fields in the background." title="Rachel Shenton as Helen and Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small" /> In typical All Creatures fashion, we expect plenty more “heartwarming human and animal tales” if season 7 gets the thumbs up. As for what else could happen, Tristan suffered a significant PTSD episode in the season 6 finale, which could well shape his storyline moving forward. And while he bonded with Siegfried during that particularly testing moment, we’re anticipating plenty more bickering in the coming epispdes. On a lighter note, his relationship with Charlotte suggests the pair could be in it for the long haul. Elsewhere, we’d expect Helen to return from helping Jenny settle down in London, but it remains to be seen whether she, James and the children will move back to Skeldale. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall and Siegfried are likely to continue… whatever it is they’re doing. When could the trailer for a potential All Creatures Great and Small season 7 arrive? Trailers usually arrive in the month leading up to the premiere. All Creatures Great and Small seasons 1-6 are available to watch on 5. You can order James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small from Amazon. 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All Creatures Great and Small star thinks Tristan and Charlotte marriage could be on the cards after huge romantic scene
"She's come into his life at a time when he just really, really needs her."
Tristan and Charlotte's relationship is continuing to go from strength to strength in All Creatures Great and Small. After the couple instantly hit it off in season 6 of the period drama – when he answered a call to examine her beloved horse – each meeting that followed was a success, including Tristan winning over her father despite the class barrier between them. But it's in their toughest moments when their connection is undeniable – hinting they're in it for the long haul. During this year's Christmas special, Tristan's PTSD resurfaces as he admits he can't stop thinking about the horrors he witnessed while serving on the frontline, including the death of his best friend. Much as he wants to embrace the festivities, he simply isn't able to shut off the noise. But instead of running in the opposite direction or telling him to get a grip, Charlotte not only stands firmly by his side, but also gently encourages him to open up, knowing it's part of the healing process. Read more: All Creatures Great and Small gets major update on its future All Creatures Anna Madeley responds to Siegfried kiss: 'We've no idea where this goes' It was that moment, more than any other, in which it became abundantly clear they're not just here for a good time, but a long time. And shortly afterwards, in a supremely romantic scene at the Christmas tree farm, surrounded by firs, Tristan told Charlotte he loved her – and she said it back. "I think she's come into his life at a time when he just really, really needs her," Calum Woodhouse told RadioTimes.com, explaining why they work so well – and what makes Charlotte different to every other woman he's been involved with. "I think they've got a great chemistry and they get on really well. And that would have been similar at any point, but Tristan, right now, needs someone who is sympathetic and understanding to what he's been through, and is very much still going through. And Charlotte is just that, in spades. "Not only has she been through some of it herself [given her own service], but she's just a very kind character who allows Tristan to, in his own time, and in his own way, find his way back." Woodhouse also said Charlotte "loves Tristan for who he is, not for who he once was, or could be again". "It's really sweet, and it's a joy to play with Gaia [Wise], who's who plays it wonderfully." So, that begs the question: does Woodhouse think there could be wedding bells in Tristan and Charlotte's future? "I think so," he nodded. "I think they're a really great pair." He then went on to compare that relationship to what's bubbling away between Siegfried and Mrs Hall. "It's an interesting one, because, obviously, the big fan response to some of the love stories of this series is that people really, really want Siegfried and Mrs Hall to end up together, who are from very different backgrounds," he expanded. "Mrs Hall is the housekeeper, and Siegfried is the man in charge. So that's maybe a dynamic which wouldn't have normally been done. "And then on Tristan and Charlotte, she's from extreme wealth and he isn't. And it's sort of the exact sort of opposite of Siegfried and Mrs Hall. So it's just funny that you've got those two playing sort of in tandem. "But I think they [Tristan and Charlotte] have just got really great chemistry. So it'd be interesting to see how that's further explored in the next series." All Creatures Great and Small seasons 1-6 are available to watch on 5. You can order James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small from Amazon. Add All Creatures Great and Small to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. If you're looking for something else to watch, visit our TV Guide or take a look at the rest of our Drama coverage. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
All Creatures Great and Small's Anna Madeley responds to surprising Siegfried moment – and teases relationship potential
What did she make of that moment in the Christmas special?
Questions about the nature of Siegfried and Mrs Hall's relationship in All Creatures Great and Small have been swirling for some time, as fan speculation about the pair becoming an item continues to grow. And this year's Christmas special has done little to dispel the belief among some viewers that there's something romantic brewing between them. With turkeys in short supply due to the war – and the threat of a 'murkey' hanging over the Skeldale House Christmas dinner – Mrs Hall was determined to win The Drovers' darts competition to claim the top prize: a turkey... which meant darts practice was a top priority. But Siegfried became distracted when none other than Dorothy (Maimie McCoy) arrived back in Darrowby out of the blue. She appeared in the first season of the show, all the way back in 2020, and even shared a kiss with Siegfried as they grew close. But she then left for Malta, where she has remained ever since – that is until she decided to come back to Yorkshire following the end of the war. At the time, Siegfried insisted to his brother that he and Dorothy were good friends and nothing more, and that appeared to be that. But she has now returned — and Mrs Hall is "thrilled" to welcome her back. Discussing Mrs Hall's initial response to her return, Anna Madeley told RadioTimes.com: "One of your oldest friends has been stuck in an area of the world that's had a really tough time – they've only been able to read about the bombing, and they haven't been able to speak to each other on the phone easily. "So I think having one of your dearest friends rock up at the back door would just be an incredible moment. "And if it's something that will bring some joy... I feel like Mrs Hall is very excited at the prospect that Dorothy's arrival will be exciting for everyone. She leans into the excitement and the fun and the good and the happy feelings that can come from it. I think she is just in that place at the moment, of looking for all those." But the same couldn't be said for Siegfried... Read more: All Creatures Great and Small gets major update on its future All Creatures Great and Small season 6 finale finally answers Tristan mystery Despite Dorothy making it clear that she wanted to reconnect, he spent much of the episode burying himself in his work rather than facing her and having an honest conversation – which is classic Siegfried behaviour. But eventually, after some encouragement from Mrs Hall and some wise words from Mrs Stokes, he invited Dorothy to The Drovers that evening – where Skeldale clinched the turkey after Mrs Hall delivered the winning shot, because of course she did. But while the rest of the team were toasting their glorious victory together, Siegfried was once again distracted by Dorothy. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/all-creatures-001b1b2.jpg" width="4220" height="2813" alt="A cheerful countryside scene featuring a vintage green convertible stopped on a narrow rural road, surrounded by a large flock of fluffy sheep. Several people in 1930s–1940s–style clothing stand around the car: a woman sits in the driver’s seat with a golden retriever beside her, while a man beside the car gestures animatedly. Another man sits in the back holding a picnic basket, and a different man stands holding a small child. A young boy in front offers an apple to a sheep, while a woman in a floral dress looks on with amusement. Behind them is a stone wall, open fields dotted with cows and sheep, and a sunny, idyllic landscape with trees and blue sky." title="All Creatures Great and Small" /> After finding themselves standing beneath some mistletoe, they picked up from where they left off the first time and enjoyed a very tender kiss – which was witnessed by Mrs Hall, of all people, whose curious expression could certainly be read as disappointment. As Siegfried then looked towards where all of the commotion was coming from, he caught her eye as she quickly turned away, desperate to avoid any awkwardness. But was she just downbeat that Siegfried wasn't celebrating the win with the rest of them, or surprised at what she'd witnessed given his reticence to even speak to Dorothy earlier that day? Or – and this is what many viewers will be thinking – was there something much more significant running through her mind? When asked by RadioTimes.com what Mrs Hall was feeling in that moment, Madeley confirmed her character was "quite surprised" by the development, but she couldn't elaborate on what emotions her character was experiencing following the kiss. "Who's to say – I don't think I can," she added. "I don't know how to answer that with any... we don't know how it's going to play out, we’ve no idea where this goes. "But I think it's one of those where she's in her little land of winning the darts match, and turns around to celebrate with Mr Farnon and, oh, he's over there. "So I don't know. I think it's more the surprise. You can't always take things in straightaway, and you don’t always know what they mean. They are in a moment of time that's exciting, and it's Christmas, and people are leaning into their relationships and their loved ones too." Does Madeley think Mrs Hall would be happy if Siegfried and Dorothy were to enter into a relationship? "She knows that they get on," she responded. "It’s like the thing with Tristan and Charlotte. She's what he needs, definitely right now. I think that that thing of noticing that there's a potential for happiness, there's some good feeling here, grab onto those things because they've just been through really rough times. So it's important to do that." And what about a relationship between Siegfried and Mrs Hall? If they were to cross that line, does Madeley think they would work as a romantic pairing? "I think it's a big journey to go on," she said. "You've got big differences in background, and also Mrs Hall does work for Mr Farnon, so it would be a huge adjustment." "And in that society, it would be quite a big deal. It was a big deal for Mrs Hall to get divorced. Both of them have had relationships before — marriages, serious relationships — and they're in a different place in their lives now. So I think they would think about relationships in a slightly different way than when they were 18 or 19." 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All Creatures Great and Small cast: Who stars in the Christmas special?
Nicholas Ralph plays the iconic Yorkshire vet alongside series co-stars Samuel West, Anna Madeley, Rachel Shenton and Callum Woodhouse.
This year's All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special marks the "first peacetime festive season" for the people of Darrowby and beyond. But when Helen is struck down with the lurgy, it falls to James to ensure the Darrowby Nativity play is a roaring success – with Nicholas Ralph describing filming the scenes as "joyful carnage". "Director Andy Hay just let a camera roll while the kids improvised," he said. "Then we put the animals in, and that just added to the chaos." Ralph added that James is immediately on the back foot after promising Helen he'd take over "the writing and directing and producing". "When I walked into the room there was absolute chaos going on," he said, "so there was no acting required, really." Elsewhere, Siegfried pays another visit to Mrs Stokes's farm to take a look at her beloved – and very cheeky – goat, Hilda. Mrs Hall is determined to win the Drovers' darts competition and take home a turkey, which are in short supply, while Tristan and his new beau Charlotte grow closer. And an "old friend" also turns up, surprising both Mrs Hall and Siegfried – and leaving Siegfried with "an important decision to make". Read more: All Creatures Great and Small star says Rachel Shenton's return for Christmas special was uncertain All Creatures Great and Small favourite Siegfried given some needed Christmas advice in exclusive first-look clip As ever, the main cast have all returned for the festivities, plus some additional faces to keep them on their toes. Find a full rundown of the Christmas special cast below. All Creatures Great and Small cast The cast of the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special is made up of the following: Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot Rachel Shenton as Helen Alderson Samuel West as Siegfried Farnon Callum Woodhouse as Tristan Farnon Anna Madeley as Mrs Audrey Hall Gaia Wise plays Charlotte Beauvoir Patricia Hodge as Mrs Pumphrey Mollie Winnard as Maggie Thomas Riches as Jimmy Herriot Isabella Ward as Rosie Herriot Susan Hilton as Mrs Stokes Maimie McCoy as Dorothy For more information about who the cast play and what else they've starred in, read on. Nicholas Ralph plays James Herriot Who is James Herriot? The iconic young Yorkshire vet, played by Christopher Timothy in the original 1970s television series. Working in rural Yorkshire in the 1930s and '40s, James struggled at first to adapt, but soon found himself won over by both the community and the animals he works with. At the beginning of season 5, James was away from his wife and son Jimmy, who was born in the Christmas special, at an RAF training base. But he returned home after being ruled unfit to serve due to contracting a bacterial disease and is now back working as a vet full-time Where have I seen Nicholas Ralph before? The Scottish actor makes his television debut in All Creatures Great and Small. He's previously performed at a variety of theatres in Scotland, in plays including Captain Amazing, Interference and Cinderella. Rachel Shenton plays Helen Alderson Who is Helen Alderson? Helen is a local farmer's daughter with a positive can-do attitude. She helped raise her little sister Jenny, who is currently training to be a nurse in London, after the death of their mother. In season 1, she had a longstanding romance with landowner Hugh, but later broke things off to embark on a relationship with James. The couple married in the season 3 premiere and in the 2023 festive episode, Helen gave birth to a baby boy, Jimmy. They also now have a daughter together called Rosie. Where have I seen Rachel Shenton before? Two years ago, Shenton notably won an Oscar for Best Live Action short film, for The Silent Child. She's otherwise known for playing Anne "Mitzeee" Minniver in Hollyoaks, Joanne Scott in White Gold and Courtney in Waterloo Road. She has also starred in 5 dramas For Her Sins wand The Rumour. Samuel West plays Siegfried Farnon Who is Siegfried Farnon? A wealthy and capricious veterinary surgeon who – reluctantly – hired James Herriot to become his assistant. Siegfried is also the proprietor of Skeldale House and its veterinary practice. He is a widower, and he also raised his younger brother Tristan after the death of their parents, who he loves dearly, but regularly locks horns with – however they have taken steps to bond more in recent seasons. Where have I seen Samuel West before? The actor is no stranger to appearing in period dramas, having previously starred in the likes of Mr Selfridge (as Frank Edwards), On Chesil Beach and the Oscar-winning film Darkest Hour (as Sir Anthony Eden). His other credits also include The Crown (as Anthony Blunt), and the film Howards End. Just this year, he has also starred in The Midwich Cuckoos and Slow Horses. Callum Woodhouse plays Tristan Farnon Who is Tristan Farnon? Siegfried's younger brother – and fellow vet – has only just returned from the front line, where he witnessed many deaths, including his best friend's. It's left a deep mark on him. But he's now in a new relationship, and while it isn't a cure-all, Charlotte's presence certainly helps. What have I seen Callum Woodhouse in before? Prior to All Creatures, he was best known for another period drama, ITV's The Durrells. Anna Madeley plays Mrs Hall Who is Mrs Hall? The housekeeper of Skeldale House. Mrs Hall is a force to be reckoned with – often putting her employer in his place – but she is kind and loving at heart, and usually knows what's best. She previously left an abusive relationship and has a grown-up son called Edward, who nearly died while serving in the military. Mrs Hall previously enjoyed a very sweet romance with a man called Gerald, but he left Darrowby to care for his sick sister. At the beginning of season 6, she was living in Sunderland with her son, but she's now back at Skeldale full-time. While Siegfried didn't show it at first, he was thrilled to welcome her back. Where have I seen Anna Madeley before? The actress has previously starred opposite David Tennant in the acclaimed Deadwater Fell (as Kate), while also appearing in Patrick Melrose (as Cousin Mary), Silent Witness, The Crown (as Clarissa Eden), Mr Selfridge (as Miss Ravillious), Utopia (as Anya), Anatomy of a Scandal (as Ellie Frisk) and Secret Invasion. Gaia Wise plays Charlotte Beauvoir Who is Charlotte Beauvoir? Charlotte, who hails from an aristocratic family, met Tristan in season 6 when he came to take a look at her horse. The pair hit it off instantly, and their relationship has been going from strength to strength ever since. What else has Gaia Wise been in? Her credits include A Walk in the Woods, Dead of Winter, The Chelsea Detective and Silent Witness. Patricia Hodge plays Mrs Pumphrey Who is Mrs Pumphrey? A wealthy widow whose best friend is a Pekingese called Tricki Woo. She used to live in a mansion, but she donated it to the war effort. Where have I seen Patricia Hodge before? She's best known for Miranda. Other credits include Holding the Fort and Rumpole of the Bailey. Mollie Winnard plays Maggie Who is Maggie? The local barmaid who shared a brief romance with Tristan, but they are now firmly friends. Her partner and the father of her child was killed during the war. Where have I seen Mollie Winnard before? You might know her from Coronation Street and Happy Valley. Additional All Creatures Great and Small Christmas cast includes: Thomas Riches as Jimmy Herriot - Helen and James's son. Isabella Ward as Rosie Herriot - Helen and James's daughter. Susan Hilton (Coronation Street) as Mrs Stokes - her goat Hilda is making mischief in the Christmas special. Maimie McCoy (Van der Valk, The Couple Next Door) as Dorothy - an old flame of Siegfried's and friend of Mrs Hall's. All Creatures Great and Small season 6 airs on Thursdays on 5. You can order James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small from Amazon. If you're looking for something else to watch, visit our TV Guide or take a look at the rest of our Drama coverage. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
All Creatures Great and Small favourite Siegfried given some needed Christmas advice in exclusive first-look clip
Mrs Stokes has some words of wisdom for the vet in this year's All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special.
It's Christmas in Darrowby, but even as the village embraces its "first peacetime festive season", work doesn't stop for Siegfried. In this year's All Creatures Great and Small festive special, the vet pays another visit to Mrs Stokes's farm – he was also there in seasons 4 and more recently 6 – to take a look at Hilda, her prized goat, who has "been up to more mischief". Naturally, though, the conversation soon turns to Christmas, with Siegfried asking if she's looking forward to the big day. "It'll be a farmers' Christmas, same as any other day," she says matter-of-factly. "But I might let the old girl in the kitchen for a few treats… if she behaves herself." Wishful thinking, eh, Mrs Stokes? "And what about you?" she asks Siegfried, who is thrilled that "everyone’s home this year". "I'm rather looking forward to it," he adds. Mrs Stokes then reminds him of the time he was left "rattling around that big house" on his own – with Tristan serving on the front line, James living with Helen at Heston, and Mrs Hall back in Sunderland. "Well, you make the most of it," she continues, "because they won't be there forever, will they – none of them." A sobering thought, indeed. You can watch the conversation in the video at the top of this page. And Siegfried isn't the only one attending to very important business this festive season. "With Helen unwell, James steps in to organise the village Nativity, but juggling rehearsals and veterinary duties proves challenging, especially when Tricki's future as a father comes into question," reads the official synopsis. Read more: All Creatures Great and Small spin-off show confirmed with beloved special guest All Creatures Great and Small star says Rachel Shenton's return for Christmas special was uncertain Meanwhile, "Mrs Hall rallies the Skeldale team for the Drovers' darts competition, while Tristan scrambles to sort the Christmas tree, with help from Charlotte. "As old friends reappear and heartfelt conversations unfold, the festive spirit brings laughter, reflection and a few surprises." This 2025 All Creatures Great and Small festive special will air on Wednesday 24th December at 9pm on 5. Companion documentary All Creatures Great & Small: Behind the Scenes will air the same day at 8pm. Add All Creatures Great and Small 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 Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Imposter ending explained: Who dies as the truth of Amanda’s lies are exposed?
It could have been the perfect reunion – but after four episodes, a chancer pushing her luck, and a multi-million dollar business deal hanging over the O’Riley family’s head, things took a deadly turn as The Imposter went into the finale. We’ve known from the start that 'Amanda' (Kym Marsh) isn’t who she said she was (the clue was in the title), but no one, especially the O’Riley family, were prepared for the chaos that ensued once she arrived in their little corner of Melbourne. After a chance encounter in England, a receptionist/con-woman called Claire seized an opportunity presented to her by Simon O’Riley – head to Australia and pretend to be his mother's long-lost daughter. Simon and Claire’s plan is simple: divide the family, and conquer the family business for themselves, before selling it for millions. Their plan got off to a great start too, with Helen being so happy to reunite with the daughter she gave up for adoption that she never questioned her true identity. Simon’s other siblings, Kate and Ian, weren’t so impressed though, especially as the scheme saw them cast in a bad light, making them out to be gold diggers in the eyes of their usually iron-fisted mother. They were even made out to be overmedicating their mother to kill her off quicker. Soon, the pair’s husbands, Todd and Lee, were dragged into the mess too. With bodies piling up, secrets spilling out, and the real Amanda nowhere to be seen, things just kept getting messier. Here’s how the show reached its gripping conclusion. The Imposter Ending Explained Who is the real Amanda? Realising the 'Amanda' she knew was playing her, Kate began to do some digging of her own, reaching out to Bill – the real Amanda’s biological father. The initial hope is that Bill could tempt 'Amanda' away from her mum for a bit, allowing Kate time to heal their now fractured relationship. Instead, she triggers a dramatic chain of events. It turns out Bill had already been in contact with Amanda (the real one), and was aware that she was now living in Perth with a son of her own. Hurt she would be in Melbourne and not tell him, he sends her an e-mail asking to meet up – which leads the real Amanda (Dannii Minogue) to realise that someone was pretending to be her. Who dies before the finale? Bodies pile up quickly throughout the show’s four-episode run. First to go is local thug Ryder, who cornered Todd about his shady business dealings. Todd is later seen disposing of the body, but it was actually Claire/Amanda who killed him. Cornering Todd after getting photos of him moving the body, Ryder’s girlfriend Eden is next to go. Initially blackmailing him to stay quiet, she even gives the twisted real estate agent GHB to soothe the blow. But, she came to regret this, with Todd arriving high as a kite at the rental home he was letting her stay in, before drowning her in the pool. But it’s the third death that truly hits the family. Ian – the youngest sibling of the O’Riley family – is caught by Claire/Amanda going through her purse, retrieving her passport and seeing her real name. Rather than let him reveal her true identity, she kills him with GHB that she’d found after Todd disposed of it – before making it look like a sordid, autoerotic asphyxiation experiment gone wrong. The death devastates the family, with Helen blaming Ian’s husband Lee for her son’s death, given his history as a drug-taking party boy. Claire/Amanda laps it up at the funeral, and uses it as an excuse to get even closer to her ailing 'mother'. How does The Imposter end? While Helen grieves the loss of her son, suspicions around 'Amanda' continue to grow. Kate knows 'Amanda' instructed Ian to get the passport for her and questions why she left Ian’s home early, but Claire/Amanda is one step ahead, already getting a forged passport with her fake name to replace her real one. Meanwhile Kate’s husband Todd is baffled that GHB - the same drug he’s been taking - is suddenly in Ian’s bloodstream. So when Ryder and Eden’s bodies wash up on the beach, Todd takes the opportunity to pin their deaths on Lee as well, given the connection. Sneaking into Ian’s house to plant more drugs, he’s surprised to find Claire/Amanda already there, though neither admit what they’re there for. Simon, at one point the champion of this elaborate scheme, starts questioning Claire as well, especially when she pressures him to give her an alibi for the night Ian died. But Claire/Amanda’s stack of cards comes tumbling when Helen gets a surprise visit from Bill. Claire had already met him back in the UK while she was working at the adoption agency, having helped him when he was looking for the real Amanda. Avoiding meeting him, she comes up with an elaborate story that encourages Helen to send him away. As more questions and tensions arise, Claire/Amanda knows she needs to think fast, so arranges a lawyer to draw up a medical power of attorney court order on Helen, citing her increasing blindness as a reason she’s no longer capable of running the hotel, and forces Helen to sign them. The order means Simon is now in charge of the hotel. Meanwhile Bill, still confused about what’s going on, heads over to Kate’s house, and shows Todd a photo of the real Amanda. Realising Claire/Amanda is a fake, he rushes to the hotel to confront her. Unfortunately for him, he catches her behind the wheel of a car – planning to go off on a trip with Simon and Helen. As he declares her a fraud, Claire runs Todd over in front of a horrified Simon, leaving him for dead in the car park. But due to his part in the scheme, there’s nothing Simon can say unless he exposes himself in the process. Picking up Helen, Claire and Simon drive off to a bushland – narrowly missing the real Amanda arriving with her son, Thomas, at the hotel. Amanda’s soon introduced to Kate via Bill, and now nearly everyone knows the truth. Simon confronts Claire about what’s been going on, and she admits killing Ryder and Ian, as well as her intent to push Helen off a cliff and make it look like an accident. As things reach a climax, Simon squanders Claire's plan, pushing her to her death instead. When the police are called, Helen denies seeing anything, citing her blindness. What comes next? At the hospital, it’s revealed Todd has escaped the hit-and-run alive, with Simon there to greet him as he wakes up. Simon tells him they need to get their story straight, and later claims Claire had confessed everything to Todd before running him over. Shortly after that, Helen finally gets to meet the real Amanda, and the grandson she never knew she had. With the family now completed, the real mother and daughter embrace as they look at the sunset together. The Imposter aired on 5. Add The Imposter 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 Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Imposter cast: Who stars in the 5 thriller?
Family can be a killer – especially when you don’t know who to trust. Meet the cast and characters of this gripping new Channel 5 drama.
A seaside hotel is at the centre of a bitter family battle in 5's The Imposter, as matriarch Helen clashes with her three grown-up children – Simon, Kate and Ian – over whether to sell. The siblings are ready to sign on the dotted line, but Helen won't budge, even as her health begins to fail. Then there's the secret she's kept for decades: an older child, Amanda, whom she gave up for adoption in the UK before the others were born. So when Amanda suddenly appears out of the blue, Helen embraces her, convinced she's the lifeline she’s been waiting for. Only… is Amanda really who she claims to be? With a fortune at stake and the hotel up for grabs, suspicion creeps in and loyalties fracture as the fight for control tips into betrayal and, ultimately, murder. "I just knew this was going to be fun to play," said Kym Marsh of her character, 'Amanda'. "There is so much depth to her. Clearly, bad things have happened in her life to make her the way that she is. What I really loved is that the script wasn't that typical moustache-twirling, Scooby-Doo-esque villain. She is much more complex than that." Dannii Minogue – who plays a woman also claiming to be the real Amanda ≠ described the episodes as "jam packed with clues to a sexy drama that is deadly," adding: "Get to know the characters, then get to know what they are up to!" So, who else joins Marsh and Minogue in this tale of murder and betrayal? Meet the cast of The Imposter and find out more about the characters they play… The Imposter cast Here’s the main cast list for The Imposter: Jackie Woodburne is Helen Kym Marsh is ‘Amanda’ Dannii Minogue is Amanda Don Hany is Simon Jane Harber is Kate Charlie Clausen is Todd Jackson Gallagher is Ian Kabir Singh is Lee Here’s what you need to know about each character and who plays them. Jackie Woodburne plays Helen Who is Helen?: Helen’s life is not how she once imagined it would be. Now in her late sixties, she’s married to Reg and has three adult children in Simon, Kate and Ian, working in the hotel she owns. But she had a whole life before – full of promise in Australia with her teenage sweetheart, Bill. But a fateful decision in the seventies changed the course of her life, and it’s been hanging over her ever since. Who is Jackie Woodburne? Jackie Woodburne is an Australian actress best known for playing Susan Kennedy in soap Neighbours. She’s played the role since 1994. Her other notable roles include voicing Anastasia Black on radio series Night Terrance, and Julie Edgbert in Prisoners. Kym Marsh plays ‘Amanda’ Who is ‘Amanda’? Born and raised in the UK, this ‘Amanda’ does what it takes to survive after suffering a less-than-pleasant childhood. Bitter about the hand life has dealt her, this character isn’t afraid to cross moral lines to get what she believes she deserves. So when a man walks into her temp job at an adoption agency asking for information on a now-adult child, she seizes her latest opportunity – taking her all the way to Australia. Who is Kym Marsh? Kym Marsh is a British actress and singer, who first found fame in pop group Hear’Say after they were formed on reality show Popstars. Now, she’s best known for playing Michelle Connor on Coronation Street from 2006 to 2019. She’s currently seen on screen as Nicky Walters on Waterloo Road, and is also a presenter, seen regularly on Morning Live and For Love or Money. Dannii Minogue plays Amanda Who is Amanda? Amanda is Helen’s biggest secret and regret. Born in the UK when Helen was still young, Amanda was ultimately put up for adoption so Helen and her then-boyfriend, Bill, could start a new life in Australia. Since then, Helen has had no idea what Amanda has been up to – or the woman she has become. Who is Dannii Minogue? Dannii Minogue is an Australian singer, TV host and actor. She is best known on television in the UK for her role as a judge on shows including The X Factor, Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model and Let It Shine. She is currently the narrator on LGBT dating show, I Kissed a Girl/Boy on BBC3. Don Hany plays Simon Who is Simon? In his early 40s, Simon is the eldest of Helen’s three children, though is probably the most naive and reckless – which costs him dearly in both his professional and personal life. Working in the family business alongside his siblings, Simon feels like his life was mapped out for him by his domineering mum. When the conversation comes up about selling the hotel and reaping the millions it’s worth, he’s all for it – but Helen refuses. With an axe to grind, he starts digging up dirt on his mum’s past. Who is Don Hany? Don Hany is an Australian actor who has appeared on shows including East West 101, Serangoon Road, and Devil’s Playground. In the US, he had a role in short-lived NBC drama, Heartbeat. More recently, he has starred in Neighbours, appearing as Pierce Grayson, and Netflix’s The Survivors. Jane Harber plays Kate Who is Kate? Kate is the loyal and hardworking daughter of the family, but like her mother she has dreams of a better life. Despite their similarities, their relationship is difficult. Now a mum to a teenage daughter, she is married to second husband Todd and chooses to ignore some obvious red flags. Desperate to escape her work at the hotel, while feeling tied to the family business, her hopes of breaking free are dashed when her mother refuses a developer’s multi-million pound offer. Who is Jane Harber? Jane is an Australian actress who, like many of her co-stars, started her career on Neighbours. She later had a main role in long-running series, Offspring, starring as Zara. Most recently, she has been seen in The Family Next Door, In Limbo and MaveriX. Charlie Clausen plays Todd Who is Todd? Todd is Kate’s second husband, but has been raised to feel pressure in everything that he does in order to be the best. A suave real estate agent, to the outside world it looks like he has a perfect life. But behind closed doors, the pair's relationship is falling apart, with his troubling behaviour being ignored by his wife. He thinks holding out until the family sells the hotel will result in him living the high life. Who is Charlie Clausen? Clausen is an actor who is best known for a string of long-standing soaps and dramas in Australia. Most notably, he played Jake Harrison in McLeod’s Daughters, Alex Kirby in Blue Heelers, and Zac MacGuire in Home and Away. He is currently the host of the Australian travel show Getaway. Jackson Gallagher plays Ian Who is Ian? The youngest of the O’Riley siblings, Ian is the sensitive type who also works at the hotel under the thumb of his mother. Feeling shackled to the business Helen refuses to sell, he feels honour-bound to work there but, much like his siblings, it’s coming at the cost of his personal life. In a relationship with partner Lee, Ian agrees that selling the place will let him live the life he wants – giving them the money to afford a surrogate so they can be parents. Who is Jackson Gallagher? Jackson Gallagher started his career as a child on kids show The Saddle Club, and now works as both an actor and photographer. He is best known for his role of Josh Barratt in soap Home and Away, which he starred in from 2013 to 2016. He’s also appeared in Playing for Keeps, Wentworth, Almost Paradise and Spartacus: House of Ashur. Kabir Singh plays Lee Who is Lee? Lee is Ian’s longtime partner and, after years on the party scene, is content living a quiet life. With little time for drama, Lee is a natural peacemaker – something necessary in this family. Now he’s ready for his next phase in life: to become a father. Who is Kabir Singh? Kabir Singh is an Indian actor who moved to Australia when he was 10 years old. He is an actor on both stage and screen, appearing on shows including Remi, Appetite, Plum and The Abandoned. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google The Imposter premieres on Monday 15th December on 5, with the finale airing on Thursday 18th December. Add The Imposter 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 Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Top 10 most complained-about TV moments of the year – from Love Island to Celebrity Big Brother
Reality TV continues to receive scrutiny from viewers.
Ofcom has revealed the most complained-about TV moments from 2025, with Love Island attracting the most complaints. A total of 14,121 complaints were made to the broadcasting regulator, largely surrounding alleged bullying behaviour towards Love Islander Shakira Khan. While complaint numbers have fallen since last year, Ofcom has seen that reality TV is a genre that continues to attract scrutiny from viewers, making up more than half of the 10 most complained-about programmes. Other programmes did draw in complaints, including Celebrity Big Brother on ITV2, Vanessa on 5 and a segment on Sky News. The figures revealed so far do not include complaints about programmes on the BBC, as those are handled by the BBC in the first instance, known as the BBC first process. You can see the 10 most-complained-about moments below – and can find out more details, including Ofcom's response to each complaint, on its official website. Top 10 most-complained-about TV moments of the year 1. Love Island, ITV2, 24th July - 3,547 complaints Complaints related to alleged bullying behaviour towards Islander Shakira Khan. 2. Love Island, ITV2, 22nd July - 2,509 complaints The majority of complaints were related to alleged bullying behaviour towards Shakira Khan, while a small number were about Megan Forte Clarke returning to the villa. Megan Forte Clarke had been dumped weeks prior, but re-entered as a bombshell alongside previously dumped Islander Blu Chegini. 3. Love Island, ITV2, 23rd July - 2,002 complaints Again, the majority of complaints were related to alleged bullying behaviour towards Shakira Khan, as well as a small number about Megan Forte Clarke returning to the villa as a bombshell. 4. Vanessa, 5, 10th June - 1,866 complaints Complaints related to a discussion on breastfeeding and its benefits, which some felt was misleading. 5. Headliners, GB News, 22nd January - 1,391 complaints Those who complained objected to a presenter's comment that some thought linked the LGBTQ+ community to paedophiles. Ofcom's subsequent investigation found that the live programme had broken broadcasting rules by including a highly offensive remark which was not justified by the context, falling short of generally accepted standards. As well as complaints made to Ofcom, the Good Law Project gathered 71,851 complaints and provided them to the broadcasting regulator. 6. Today with Samantha Washington, Sky News, 7th June - 1,302 complaints Complainants alleged that a comment by the presenter misrepresented the peaceful nature of the Madleen, a vessel trying to deliver aid to Gaza. View oEmbed on the source website 7. Love Island, ITV2, 25th July - 1,296 complaints The majority of complaints related to alleged bullying behaviour towards Shakira Khan. Complaints were also received about the way Blu Chegini spoke to Toni Laites. 8. Love Island: All Stars, ITV2, 12th February - 1,240 complaints Complaints related to alleged bullying behaviour between participants. 9. Celebrity Big Brother, ITV2, 9th April - 1,008 complaints Complaints related to comments made by Mickey Rourke to JoJo Siwa. During the latest series of Celebrity Big Brother, Rourke was heavily criticised for his behaviour and comments during his brief spell on the reality show and had been warned by producers before officially leaving the show on 12th April. At the time of his exit, a spokesperson for Celebrity Big Brother said: "Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother house this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour." 10. The Brit Awards, ITV1, 1st March - 938 complaints Complaints related to Sabrina Carpenter's opening dance routine, and to Charli xcx's outfit. 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.