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items: NFL Playoffs 2025/26 on TV in UK: Schedule, times and live stream
items: Huw Edwards downfall TV drama confirmed with first look at unrecognisable British acting legend in lead role
items: The Good Ship Murder Christmas special cast: Meet the characters
items: The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025: Release date, cast, plot and latest news
items: Is All Creatures Great and Small returning for season 7?
items: All Creatures Great and Small star thinks Tristan and Charlotte marriage could be on the cards after huge romantic scene
items: All Creatures Great and Small's Anna Madeley responds to surprising Siegfried moment – and teases relationship potential
items: All Creatures Great and Small cast: Who stars in the Christmas special?
items: All Creatures Great and Small favourite Siegfried given some needed Christmas advice in exclusive first-look clip
items: The Imposter ending explained: Who dies as the truth of Amanda’s lies are exposed?
items: The Imposter cast: Who stars in the 5 thriller?
items: Top 10 most complained-about TV moments of the year – from Love Island to Celebrity Big Brother
items: All Creatures Great and Small 2025 Christmas special releases emotional first-look trailer
items: All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special 2025: Release date, cast, plot, trailer and latest news
items: Will there be a Cooper & Fry season 2?
items: Home and Away confirmed for major UK broadcasting change in "natural next step"
items: Cooper & Fry release schedule: When will episode 4 air on 5?
items: 5 confirms Christmas 2025 TV schedule – including All Creatures Great and Small special air date
items: The Good Ship Murder 2025 Christmas special gets air date confirmed as Jack seeks to rekindle romance with Kate
items: The Forsytes season 2: Release date speculation and latest news
items: All Creatures Great and Small star teases "joyful carnage" for Christmas special with nativity twist and Helen's return
items: Neighbours and Coronation Street legends' new 5 thriller series has release date confirmed
items: All Creatures Great and Small gets major update on its future - with special bonus for fans of "unforgettable" show
items: Cooper & Fry first look with Doctor Who, Downton Abbey stars sees a thrilling chase and a dark discovery
items: Where was Cooper & Fry filmed?
items: Cooper & Fry cast: Robert James-Collier and Mandip Gill star
items: Is Murder Before Evensong returning for season 2?
items: Murder Before Evensong ending explained: Who killed Anthony Bowness?
items: The Forsytes release schedule: When will new episodes air on 5?
items: The Forsytes cast - from Poldark to Doctor Who stars - reveal all about their dramatic new revamp of the iconic period drama

NFL Playoffs 2025/26 on TV in UK: Schedule, times and live stream
type: item
date: 2026-01-09T14:01:58.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: NFL
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: Your complete guide to NFL Playoff games live on TV in the UK.
encoded: The NFL enters Playoff mode this weekend with teams gunning for a place in the Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara in February. There are 14 teams left in the hunt, with 12 in action on Wild Card Weekend as they seek a place in the Divisional Round. AFC top seeds Denver Broncos and their NFC counterparts Seattle Seahawks have each received a bye through to the next phase but there are still plenty of superb match-ups to enjoy in the days to come. 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. Wild Card Weekend Saturday 10th January Carolina Panthers v LA Rams (9:30pm) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports NFL Sunday 11th January Chicago Bears v Green Bay Packers (1am) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports NFL Jacksonville Jaguars v Buffalo Bills (6pm) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports NFL / 5 Philadelphia Eagles v San Francisco 49ers (9:30pm) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports NFL Monday 12th January New England Patriots v Los Angeles Chargers (1am) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports NFL Tuesday 13th January Houston Texans v Pittsburgh Steelers (1:15am) Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports NFL Divisional Round Saturday 17th January TBC v TBC (9:30pm) TBC v TBC (1:15am, Sunday) Sunday 18th January TBC v TBC (8pm) TBC v TBC (11:30pm) Conference Championships Sunday 25th January AFC: TBC v TBC …

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Huw Edwards downfall TV drama confirmed with first look at unrecognisable British acting legend in lead role
type: item
date: 2026-01-07T20:00:14.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
description: Martin Clunes will play Edwards in the two-part drama for 5.
encoded: 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…

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The Good Ship Murder Christmas special cast: Meet the characters
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date: 2025-12-27T18:00:21.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: Everything you need to know.
encoded: 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 t…

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The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025: Release date, cast, plot and latest news
type: item
date: 2025-12-27T13:00:24.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: The show returns with a festive whodunnit.
encoded: 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 delight…

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Is All Creatures Great and Small returning for season 7?
type: item
date: 2025-12-27T12:30:38.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Contains Trailer
description: Are we heading back to Skeldale?
encoded: 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 lov…

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All Creatures Great and Small star thinks Tristan and Charlotte marriage could be on the cards after huge romantic scene
type: item
date: 2025-12-24T22:45:19.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Christmas
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: "She's come into his life at a time when he just really, really needs her."
encoded: 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…

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All Creatures Great and Small's Anna Madeley responds to surprising Siegfried moment – and teases relationship potential
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date: 2025-12-24T22:15:48.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Christmas
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: What did she make of that moment in the Christmas special?
encoded: 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 …

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All Creatures Great and Small cast: Who stars in the Christmas special?
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date: 2025-12-24T18:00:13.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: On demand
description: Nicholas Ralph plays the iconic Yorkshire vet alongside series co-stars Samuel West, Anna Madeley, Rachel Shenton and Callum Woodhouse.
encoded: 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 Herrio…

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All Creatures Great and Small favourite Siegfried given some needed Christmas advice in exclusive first-look clip
type: item
date: 2025-12-21T08:00:33.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Mrs Stokes has some words of wisdom for the vet in this year's All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special.
encoded: 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 fest…

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The Imposter ending explained: Who dies as the truth of Amanda’s lies are exposed?
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date: 2025-12-18T22:00:29.000Z
creator: Tilly Pearce
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: Let's break it down.
encoded: 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 …

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The Imposter cast: Who stars in the 5 thriller?
type: item
date: 2025-12-18T19:30:42.000Z
creator: Tilly Pearce
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: 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.
encoded: 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 …

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Top 10 most complained-about TV moments of the year – from Love Island to Celebrity Big Brother
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date: 2025-12-18T14:31:59.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: ITV2
subject: News
subject: Sky News
description: Reality TV continues to receive scrutiny from viewers.
encoded: 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+ commu…

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All Creatures Great and Small 2025 Christmas special releases emotional first-look trailer
type: item
date: 2025-12-15T15:12:47.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Christmas
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Video
description: We’ll soon be returning to Darrowby for another Christmas special.
encoded: 5 has unveiled the trailer for the All Creatures Great and Small Christmas 2025 special – and it teases a romance between two characters. The special, which is set to air on Christmas Eve, will take place in Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war. The trailer gives fans an insight as to what could be in store for Siegfried (Samuel West) and Mrs Hall (Anna Madeley), who’ve had a long-running will-they-won’t-they romance on the show, as the former says: “We spend our lives trying to find our other half.” Mrs Hall responds: “What if you spend your whole life looking for something that doesn’t exist, and miss what’s right under your nose?” Could the vet and the housekeeper finally get together in the Christmas special? Read more: All Creatures Great and Small star says Rachel Shenton's return for Christmas special was uncertain All Creatures Great and Small season 6 finale finally answers Tristan mystery Elsewhere in the festive episode, it falls on James to take on the Darrowby Nativity play after Helen is struck down with a lurgy. Speaking about filming the Nativity scenes, Nicholas Ralph, who plays James, told Radio Times: “It was joyful carnage. The director, Andy Hay, just let a camera roll while the kids improvised. Then we put the animals in, and that just added to the chaos.” He added: “James is on the back foot anyway because he’s said to Helen he’ll take over the writing and directing and producing – and when I walked into the room there was absolute chaos going on, so there was no acting required, really.” Meanwhile, the official synopsis teases that "Siegfried is back at Mrs Stokes’s Farm to see Hilda the goat, who’s been up to more mischief", while Mrs Hall is "keen to enter the Drovers' darts competition and scoop the first prize; a fresh turkey", which are in short supply due to the war. And it's not just Hilda that's keeping Siegfried on his toes, with the synopsis also teasing that an "old friend" turns up, surprising Mrs Hall and S…

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All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special 2025: Release date, cast, plot, trailer and latest news
type: item
date: 2025-12-15T09:56:12.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: The people of Darrowby are ready to celebrate their first peacetime festive season since war broke out.
encoded: There are two very big reasons why this year's All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special is set to be a corker: it's the first Christmas following the end of the war, and Rachel Shenton will also be back on our screens as Helen following her absence for the second half of season 6. "We had wind of it," Callum Woodhouse said of her return. "There was talk of it, but it was never definite because you just don't know. You don't know if it's going to work out. "But we had her for about a week in the end and it was a really glorious week. We all got to see the baby, who's absolutely adorable. And we had some family dinners, which Patricia [Hodge, who plays Mrs Pumphrey] and Gaia [Wise, who plays Tristan's new girlfriend Charlotte] came to as well. So it was like an extended family dinner. It was a really good week." Anna Madeley also acknowledged it was a "huge ask" for Shenton to come back to work given she'd only just given birth – although they had shot a couple of scenes "really early on in the series, just in case". "And then it was a case of just seeing how everything was. But we missed her [when she wasn't here], so it was really lovely [to have her back]." But what awaits them all in the festive episode? And when can you watch it? Read on for everything you need to know about this year's All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special. All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special 2025 release date: When will it air? This year's festive special will air on Wednesday 24th December at 9pm on 5. Companion documentary All Creatures Great & Small: Behind the Scenes, which explores the set on which the TV series is filmed, as well as revealing production secrets, is also set to air on the same day at 8pm. All Creatures Great and Small Christmas special 2025 cast: Who's returning? The confirmed returning cast of the special is as follows: Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot Rachel Shenton as Helen Alderson Samuel West as Siegfried Farnon Callum Woodhouse as Tristan …

Will there be a Cooper & Fry season 2?
type: item
date: 2025-12-09T09:20:46.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: On demand
description: There are plenty more of Stephen Booth's novels left to adapt.
encoded: As the first four-part season of new crime drama Cooper & Fry come to an end on 5, thoughts naturally turn to the future, and whether there is the potential for more episodes charting the central duo's investigations. The series stars Doctor Who's Mandip Gill and Downton Abbey's Robert James-Collier, and is based on the novels by Stephen Booth, about two mismatched detectives taking on cases in the fictional town of Edendale. As only four of Booth's stories have thus far been adapted, there is still plenty of additional material from Booth's novels that could be adapted. But will that be the case? Will Gill and James-Collier be back to solve further mysteries? And if so, when would any new episodes likely be released? Read on for everything you need to know about the potential for a Cooper & Fry season 2 on 5. Will there be a Cooper & Fry season 2? We don't yet know whether there will be a Cooper & Fry season 2, as season 1 is only just finishing up its run on 5. It will likely be a few more weeks or months until we hear more regarding the future of the show. However, it certainly seems to be the case that the team behind the drama want to make more, and there are certainly more of Stephen Booth's novels to adapt – 14 of them, in fact. Speaking ahead of the series airing, Cooper star Robert James-Collier said: "Hopefully, if the audience laps up the series, we have more avenues to explore." Meanwhile, director Ryan Tohill said: "If the audience engages with Rob and Mandip as a partnership, and become invested in them, the show will have legs. We can then have even more fun with the plots and turn even darker in another series." We will keep this page updated with any new information regarding the future of Cooper & Fry as and when we get it. When would a potential Cooper & Fry season 2 be released? If Cooper & Fry were to be renewed, then we'd imagine a second season could be turned around fairly quickly. Procedural detective dramas such as this are usually able to …

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Home and Away confirmed for major UK broadcasting change in "natural next step"
type: item
date: 2025-12-08T18:00:44.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Home and Away
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Fans will still be able to watch the soap every day.
encoded: 5 has revealed that Home and Away will leave its familiar daytime slot next year. The Australian soap has held the same 1:45pm weekday timeslot on the channel for years. But when the show – which went on its annual winter hiatus last week – returns in January, it will no longer be airing on the main channel. 5 said in a statement that the show is "moving exclusively to streaming for daytime viewing", meaning fans who still want to watch it during the day will have to use 5’s streaming app and view it on demand. There will be no change to the 5Star showings, with the newest episode at 6.30pm and another chance to watch the previous day’s episode at 6pm. Back in March, 5 started releasing new episodes of the soap at 6am every weekday ahead of linear broadcast. “Viewing hours surged by 17 per cent year-on-year in its first month, confirming strong early adoption," the statement from 5 explained. “This momentum continued throughout the year with every month outperforming its counterpart from the previous year. “Audiences have now become accustomed to accessing the title via streaming; the latest month delivered record-breaking engagement, with viewing hours climbing 23% year-on-year." Greg Barnett, commissioning editor at 5, added: “Home and Away has been a phenomenal success for us on streaming. Viewers have fully embraced the flexibility of on-demand viewing, driving double-digit year-on-year growth and making streaming the preferred way to watch the show. “Moving daytime episodes exclusively to streaming is a natural next step, reflecting how audiences want to engage with their favourite content.” Home and Away airs weekdays at 1:45pm on 5. Add Home and Away to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guideto find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Cooper & Fry release schedule: When will episode 4 air on 5?
type: item
date: 2025-12-03T12:30:12.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: The detective drama starring Robert James-Collier and Mandip Gill is now airing.
encoded: Three episodes of new detective drama Cooper & Fry have now aired, meaning there's just one instalment left of the series based on the novels by Stephen Booth. The 5 drama stars Robert James-Collier as Ben Cooper and Mandip Gill as Diane Fry, two police officers solving cases in the Derbyshire town of Edendale. Episode 4 will see the duo investigating when the body of local photographer Jenny Westlake is found dead lying among the stones at a popular tourist spot called The Nine Virgins. The synopsis for the episode says: "As the detectives learn about the belief that the stones represent women who danced on the Sabbath with the ability to grant wishes, suspicion focuses on those close to the ‘old religion’. "As Fry links the death to a similar attack on a woman, Maggie Crew, weeks prior, confidence mounts that this could hold the key to finding the murderer. But only if Maggie can remember. "Receiving hostile responses from local farmers, Cooper and Fry hit dead ends. But when the burned body of a man is found nearby, a truth begins to unravel that sends shockwaves through the team. "As Cooper begins to finally get a breakthrough in the unsolved murder of his Dad, renowned detective Joe Cooper, Fry comes face to face with her past and the man that has plagued her fears ever since arriving in Edendale." But when will fans be able to watch that episode and how many episode will there be of this season in total? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for Cooper & Fry. When will Cooper & Fry episode 4 air on 5? Unlike some 5 shows which air episodes daily across a week or more, Cooper & Fry – like another 5 drama The Forsytes – has gone for a traditional weekly release. This means that episode 4 will air on 5 at 8pm on Tuesday 9th December 2025. How many episodes will there be of Cooper & Fry? There will be four episodes of Cooper & Fry in total, with each being based on a different book by Stephen Booth – Black Dog, Dying to Sin, Blind to t…

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5 confirms Christmas 2025 TV schedule – including All Creatures Great and Small special air date
type: item
date: 2025-12-02T17:15:49.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The countdown to Christmas is on.
encoded: 5 has revealed its full festive schedule – and there’s a lot to look forward to. Among the programmes airing this December is the hotly-anticipated All Creatures Great and Small special, which is set to arrive on Wednesday 24th December at 9pm. Companion documentary All Creatures Great & Small: Behind the Scenes, which will look around the set on which the TV series is filmed as well as unveiling production secrets, is also set to air on the same day at 8pm. There’ll also be a Madame Blanc Mysteries festive special to look forward to on Tuesday 23rd December at 8pm. This year's will be the longest yet, running at a hefty 120 minutes. Other programmes airing on 5 this festive season include The Yorkshire Vet at Christmas: The Gift of Giving (Monday 22nd December, 8pm), Christmas on the Farm (Monday 22nd December 9pm) and Sally Lindsay’s Christmas Quiz (Tuesday 23rd December 10pm). The All Creatures Great and Small 2025 Christmas special will take place in "Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war," the official synopsis teases. "With Helen feeling under the weather, it’s fallen on James to take on the Darrowby Nativity play." Elsewhere, "Siegfried is back at Mrs Stokes’s Farm to see Hilda the goat, who’s been up to more mischief", while Mrs Hall is "keen to enter the Drovers' darts competition and scoop the first prize; a fresh turkey", which are in short supply due to the war. Mrs Hall is leading the Skeldale darts team and "wants everyone to practise" to boost their chances, "but an old friend turns up surprising her and Siegfried" – and leaving Siegfried with "an important decision to make". Meanwhile, Charlotte learns what's been on Tristan's mind and the pair continue to go from strength to strength. It isn’t just 5 which has unveiled a host of festive treats to entertain all the family over the Christmas period, but also the BBC, Sky and Channel 4, who’ve all recently confirmed their schedules. Among the big titles on the BBC’s festive line-u…

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The Good Ship Murder 2025 Christmas special gets air date confirmed as Jack seeks to rekindle romance with Kate
type: item
date: 2025-12-02T16:11:37.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Christmas
subject: News
description: Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley will be back on our screens later this month.
encoded: As the TV schedules for the 2025 festive period are confirmed, fans of The Good Ship Murder now know exactly when that show's latest Christmas special will air. The episode will officially air at 9pm on Saturday 27th December on 5 – and it will see the potential for romance to rekindle between Kate and Jack. The synopsis for the special, which will be set in Alicante, says: "Donna, a woman claiming to suffer from 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. "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." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/GSM3Day21MarkCassar-0585-2-289c690.jpg" width="4800" height="3301" alt="Shayne Ward as Jack Grayling and Catherine Tyldesley as First Officer Kate Woods in The Good Ship Murder 2025 Christmas special. They are sat together at a table, he is looking at his phone and she is looking over at him." title="The Good Ship Murder: Series 3 - Christmas Special" /> The synopsis continues: "With Gary, Rodriguez, and Thomasina each under scrutiny, the hunt for the truth leads deep into a web of deceit and desperation. When the real story finally comes to light, it upends everything the crew thought they knew about the tragedy. "Meanwhile Jack, recently sacked from the ship, is lying low performing to half-empty rooms in a grimy dive bar. The monastery murder draws Kate back to him, and with Jamil’s help, will the two finally rekindle their romance? As Christmas dawns, will Jack return back to where he belongs and will he share a Christmas song with everyone on board?" Of course, Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley will be back as Jack and Kate, with Zak Douglas, Geoffrey Breton, Ross Adams, Kiza Deen, James Barriscale and Yuna Shin also returning …

The Forsytes season 2: Release date speculation and latest news
type: item
date: 2025-11-24T22:10:11.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: Will the lavish period drama be back for more?
encoded: It's been a drama-filled six weeks, but now The Forsytes, 5's lavish new adaptation of John Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga has come to an end – for now. Of course, for those who have seen the season finale, they will know that things don't end on a conclusive note, and there are still plenty more stories to be told surrounding the titular family. So will the series, and its all-star cast including Tuppence Middleton, Millie Gibson, Jack Davenport and Eleanor Tomlinson, be back for more? And if so, when will be the new episodes be released? Read on for everything you need to know about The Forsytes season 2 on 5. Will there be The Forsytes season 2? There will! In fact, it was announced back in June 2025 that the show would be returning for a second season, well before the first had even debuted. When the news was announced, Damien Timmer, CCO and founder of production company Mammoth Screen, said in a statement: "We can’t wait for the world to see series 1 of The Forsytes, and we’re so pleased to be getting ahead of ourselves and starting on this thrilling second series with Debbie Horsfield’s irresistible scripts and our glorious – and ever expanding – cast." Meanwhile, Susanne Simpson, head of scripted content and executive producer for the show's US broadcaster, Masterpiece, said: "We’re so pleased with the first season of The Forsytes that we’re thrilled to continue the story into season 2 with our stellar cast. "We’re confident that our MASTERPIECE audience will quickly come to love the intrigue, romance and drama that this series brilliantly brings to the screen." When will The Forsytes season 2 be released? We don't yet know when The Forsytes will be returning for season 2, but given that the team got a head start on it, thanks to the early renewal, we imagine fans shouldn't have to wait too long. It seems likely that the show will stick to an annual release, which would therefore mean the new episodes would start airing in late 2026 – however, at this point t…

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All Creatures Great and Small star teases "joyful carnage" for Christmas special with nativity twist and Helen's return
type: item
date: 2025-11-24T17:00:25.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Christmas
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
description: "We've got some lovely warm, cosy scenes between her and James, which we'd missed."
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. Filming a Christmas special in the summer might not sound particularly festive, but for Nicholas Ralph, who plays James Herriot, and the rest of the All Creatures Great and Small cast, the Skeldale House set in July is “like an immersive experience”. “The set is decorated incredibly and everyone’s dressed up, so it really does get you in the festive spirit – and they’ve also got AC on in there, so even if it’s 30 degrees outside, it doesn’t feel it,” Ralph tells Radio Times. “Sometimes they’ll even do Christmas lunch for you, so you do get transported.” It’s 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war, which comes with its own challenges for everyone. “There’s a pressure to have the best Christmas ever, for everything to be perfect,” says Ralph. “But God, the enormity of it is not just going to go away overnight. It’s not all singing and dancing and everything’s merry all of a sudden. So, there is the joy of Christmas, but there’s also the pathos, people are still struggling. “It’s very truthful, it’s not twee. But it’s still steeped in those wonderful Christmassy themes, along with the fun and the capers.” One such caper is the Nativity. With Helen out of action after being struck down with a lurgy, it’s the vet’s responsibility to wrangle the children and get them performance ready. (James’s son Jimmy plays an angel who comes down from “Hebden”, as opposed to Heaven.) “It was joyful carnage,” Ralph says with a smile. “The director, Andy Hay, just let a camera roll while the kids improvised. Then we put the animals in, and that just added to the chaos. “James is on the back foot anyway because he’s said to Helen he’ll take over the writing and directing and producing – and when I walked into the room there was absolute chaos going on, so there was no acting required, really.” For Ralph, it brought to mind his own experience of the Nativity. “I was about five years old, and I was Joseph” – his leading-man st…

Neighbours and Coronation Street legends' new 5 thriller series has release date confirmed
type: item
date: 2025-11-24T15:45:34.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: A family feud soon spirals into chaos in the upcoming thriller.
encoded: 5 has unveiled the release date for upcoming drama The Imposter, which stars Neighbours legend Jackie Woodburne and Coronation Street favourite Kym Marsh. The four-part series, which revolves around a bitter family feud, will air from Monday 15th to Thursday 18th December at 9pm on 5. Set in Australia, the drama follows the family’s matriarch Helen, who refuses to sell her sprawling seaside hotel, despite pressure from her three adult children. Cue the arrival of Helen’s secret daughter (who may or may not be who she says she is), a huge betrayal and, ultimately, a murder. Alongside Woodburne and Marsh, the series also stars Dannii Minogue (Home and Away), Don Hany (The Survivors), Jane Harber (In Limbo), Charlie Clausen (Prosper), Chi Nguyen (Class of ’07), Kabir Singh (The Tourist), Jackson Gallagher (Wentworth) and newcomer Adeline Williams. The Imposter began production in Victoria, Australia back in August 2025. The series was announced last July as part of a slate of new 5 shows, including Number One Fan, Missed Call and The Family Secret, as well as returning shows The Hardacres and The Teacher. "This new slate of scripted commissions showcases the breadth and ambition of 5’s storytelling," said deputy chief content officer and head of scripted at Paramount UK, Sebastian Cardwell. He continued: "From brand new thrillers and character-driven mysteries to the much-anticipated return of audience favourites, we’re continuing to build a rich and distinctive drama offering. "These titles reflect our commitment to delivering compelling, accessible British drama that resonates with viewers across the UK. We look forward to announcing further titles in the coming months." Read more: Riot Women future finally confirmed by BBC as Sally Wainwright promises "rollercoaster" of stories David Tennant confirmed to join Downton Abbey favourite for third season of hit BBC anthology drama The Imposter will air from Monday 15th to Thursday 18th December on 5 at 9pm. Add The Impos…

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All Creatures Great and Small gets major update on its future - with special bonus for fans of "unforgettable" show
type: item
date: 2025-11-20T15:05:36.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
description: Christmas has come early for fans of the beloved period drama.
encoded: All Creatures Great and Small fans have been given an early Christmas present by 5. The broadcaster has confirmed the beloved period drama, which is inspired by James Herriot's books detailing his life as a vet in rural Yorkshire, will be back for seasons 7 and 8, as well as two more Christmas specials. Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor at 5, described the series as "the jewel in 5’s drama crown", teasing "many new stories " and "unforgettable adventures ahead for our Skeldale family". Similarly, Susanne Simpson, Executive Producer for Masterpiece, said 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 they "frequently receive letters from viewers about how the show has brought joy, comfort and relief in challenging times", such is the power of All Creatures Great and Small. "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," they continued. All Creatures remains 5's most successful drama series to date, drawing in over 14 million individuals across its first five seasons and driving more new users to 5's streaming platform than any other show. Details about what the new seasons will entail and who's returning will be announced in due course, but we'd expect Nicholas Ralph (James), Rachel Shenton (Helen), Samuel West (Siegfried), Callum Woodhouse (Tristan) and Anna Madeley (Mrs Audrey Hall) to all feature. The show also welcomes a raft of new guest stars each season, with the last instalment welcoming former Coronation Street stars Lucy-Jo Hudson and Chris Gascoyne, while Dame Emma Thompson's daughter Gaia Wise joined the cast as Charlotte Beauvoir, Tristan's new love interest. But in the meantime, there's the 2025 Christmas special to enjoy. Read more: All Creatures Great and Small season 6 finale finally answers Trista…

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Cooper & Fry first look with Doctor Who, Downton Abbey stars sees a thrilling chase and a dark discovery
type: item
date: 2025-11-18T15:05:42.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: It's time for your first look at 5's new crime drama.
encoded: It's almost time for 5's latest detective series, Cooper & Fry, to land on our screens – with RadioTimes.com having an exclusive first look clip of the drama. The series is led by former Doctor Who companion Mandip Gill and Downton Abbey's Rob James-Collier, who play the show's leading mismatched detective duo DC Diane Fry and DC Ben Cooper respectively. Premiering tonight, the sneak peek of Cooper & Fry shows that there's plenty of drama set to come as an action-packed chase sequence unfolds. In the clip, we see the detectives wearing their protective gear as they start unearthing potential clues in an empty house. Or at least, so they think. As is quickly realised, the house is in fact not empty, as they start to look in cabinets and through discarded document folders. "That'll be just the wind," James-Collier's Cooper says but the small disturbances they've heard soon turn into full-on scraping. Just as they venture into a strange bedroom that's been adorned with bird feathers, they find an image that points to the fact that their person of interest clearly has a brother. But where is he? Just as Fry poses the question to Cooper, someone appears out of the shadows and bolts down the stairs. Fry runs off in pursuit and the mysterious girl starts sprinting through the building site of the home, tearing down a ladder to distract Fry. She manages to lose Fry after climbing over a big gate, with Fry having no choice but to stare after the unnamed girl. She takes one last glance at Fry, subtly smiling in the process before running off once more. You can watch the clip for yourself above. Read more: Doctor Foster season 3 with Suranne Jones 'in the works' after 8 years Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise reveal guest cast for Christmas specials – including Doctor Who and Ted Lasso stars Cooper & Fry is based on the bestselling novels by author Stephen Booth. The series will be made up of four two-hour episodes, each based on a different novel in the series: Black Dog,…

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Where was Cooper & Fry filmed?
type: item
date: 2025-11-18T08:00:30.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Contains Trailer
description: The series sees a city police officer transferring to the countryside, and being teamed up with a local.
encoded: New 5 drama Cooper & Fry stars Robert James-Collier and Mandip Gill as the titular mismatched detectives – while Cooper is an affable local copper, Fry is guarded and aloof, having recently transferred from Leeds under somewhat mysterious circumstances. The series is based on the bestselling novels by Stephen Booth, and sees the characters form a unique friendship as their personal lives begin to intertwine and their past scars look to be healed. Beyond the characters and the mysteries they investigate each week, viewers will no doubt also be drawn to the show's remarkable scenery, showing off some beautiful countryside locations. But just where is the series actually set and where was it filmed? Read on for everything you need to know about the filming locations used for Cooper & Fry. Where is Cooper & Fry set? Cooper & Fry is set in the Peak District in Derbyshire, and specifically in the fictional town of Edendale. It follows Ben Cooper, a local police officer who is partnered up with Diane Fry, a new member of the team. She was a successful detective in Leeds, but has to adapt to countryside policing throughout the series. Of his fictional location, Stephen Booth, the author of the Cooper & Fry novels, told Shots Magazine: "My interest in using a strong sense of place in crime fiction goes back a long way. Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles made a deep impression on me as a child – a very dark story, with a wild, remote setting. "In another story, Holmes tells Dr Watson: 'The lowest and vilest alleys of London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.' So it was perhaps inevitable that I would choose a rural setting for the Cooper and Fry series. And the Peak District was the perfect choice. "The original inspiration for Edendale, my fictional Derbyshire town, came while I was admiring a wonderful panorama of the Hope Valley from a location called Surprise View, above the village of Hathersage. It was …

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Cooper & Fry cast: Robert James-Collier and Mandip Gill star
type: item
date: 2025-11-18T06:00:30.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: The new 5 detective drama is based on the novels by Stephen Booth.
encoded: New crime drama Cooper & Fry is based on the hit novels by Stephen Booth, with Robert James-Collier and Mandip Gill taking on the title roles. The series follows DC Ben Cooper, a member of a rural police force in Derbyshire who is teamed up with DC Diane Fry, a successful detective from Leeds who transfer under mysterious circumstances. While the two initially butt heads, finding that they have very different approaches to policing, they slowly begin to come to an understanding as they work together on a case surrounding a body unearthed on a local farm. Each episode in the four-part series sees the duo take on a different case, but who else stars alongside James-Collier and Gill, who do they all play and where might you have seen them before? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Cooper & Fry. Cooper & Fry cast: Who stars in the 5 crime drama? Here are the main cast members and characters in Cooper & Fry. Read on below for more info about who they are and where you've seen the actors before. Robert James-Collier as DC Ben Cooper Mandip Gill as DC Diane Fry Charlotte Bradley as Isobel Cooper Lorcan Cranitch as DI Paul Hitchens Barry O'Connor as DS Todd Eland Niamh McCann as Tracey Garnett Clara Simpson as Dr Juliana Taylor Robert James-Collier as DC Ben Cooper Who is DC Ben Cooper? Ben is a local Derbyshire police officer who is partnered up with Diane Fry, and must show her the ropes of countryside policing. Where have I seen Robert James-Collier? James-Collier is known for his roles in series including Coronation Street, Downton Abbey, The Level, Ackley Bridge, Fate: The Winx Saga, The Inheritance, The Long Shadow and Generation Z, as well as films such as The Ritual. Mandip Gill as DC Diane Fry Who is DC Diane Fry? Diane is a police officer who transfers from Leeds to Derbyshire under mysterious circumstances. An accomplished detective, she must learn the ropes of a new way of working in a rural setting. Where have I seen Mandip Gill? Gill is …

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Is Murder Before Evensong returning for season 2?
type: item
date: 2025-11-11T18:19:01.000Z
creator: Radio Times
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: Are we heading back to Champton?
encoded: Reverend Richard Coles' novel Murder Before Evensong has been brought to life for 5 in a new series of the same name, starring Matthew Lewis. The Harry Potter star plays Canon Daniel Clement, a rector who is forced to re-evaluate everything he thought he knew about the market town of Champton when a dead body turns up in his church. "To watch the adaptation is immensely flattering, very gratifying and very exciting, because the team has done such a great job and because it's been through other people's imaginations now, which is always good," said Coles of the end product. "Whenever you write a book, you say goodbye to it when it’s sent to the publisher, as after that the book lands with a reader and exists in their imagination. I've always loved how a book doesn’t just have one life, but lots of lives. "To see creative people, at the top of their game, come together and craft something you didn’t foresee from your work is fascinating." But are there plans to adapt the rest of his Canon Clement Mysteries series? Read more: Murder Before Evensong ending explained: Who killed Anthony Bowness? Murder Before Evensong star explains book changes and teases darker twist on best-selling novel Read on for everything we know so far about a potential Murder Before Evensong season 2. Is Murder Before Evensong returning for season 2? There’s currently no word on the show’s future, but with several more books in the series, a second season seems likely — especially if the ratings delivered. Watch this space for updates. When could a potential Murder Before Evensong season 2 be released? We wouldn’t expect a new series to arrive until at least mid-to-late 2026. Which cast members could return for a potential Murder Before Evensong season 2? Alongside Matthew Lewis as Canon Daniel Clement, we’d also expect to see the following main players: Amanda Redman as Audrey Clement Amit Shah as DS Neil Vanloo Plus, a host of new cast members will undoubtedly join the line-up for the next mys…

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Murder Before Evensong ending explained: Who killed Anthony Bowness?
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date: 2025-11-11T17:25:09.000Z
creator: Megan Bull
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: Canon Daniel Clement confronted not one but two killers in the season 1 finale.
encoded: Six episodes and four dead bodies later, fans were introduced to not one but TWO killers in the Murder Before Evensong finale. After sticking to his guns, Canon Daniel Clement charged on with his bunker theory, believing that the abandoned World War II site held the key to Anthony Bowness and Ned Thwaites' murders – and of course, he was right. Having failed to convince DS Neil Vanloo of his suspicions, Daniel took the matter into his own hands, investigating the bunker in secret and discovering the skeletal remains of Philip Kerling, a double agent who was believed to have fled to France in 1944. After confiding in his mother, Audrey, the vicar realised he held all the cards, and embarked on a game of cat-and-mouse with the killer. His plan? To inform the members of his Parish that construction would commence on a church toilet, requiring the church font – also known as the entrance to the bunker – to be moved the following morning. Surmising that the killer would have to return to dispose of Kerling's remains, Daniel simply had to wait. That night, as he hid in the darkness of the bunker, our hero finally got his killer. "I had a feeling it would be you," he said, "Why don't we start at the beginning?" Here, we break down the Murder Before Evensong finale… Murder Before Evensong ending explained Who killed Anthony Bowness and Ned Thwaites? To Daniel's horror, Kath was unmasked as the killer. Knowing she'd been caught red-handed, the seemingly sweet pensioner confessed to killing Anthony Bowness and Ned Thwaites. Her motive? To cover up the murder of Philip Kerling, which took place 40 years prior, in 1944. Recalling her younger years in Champton, Kath tells Daniel that she fell for Hervé Gauchet, a soldier from the Free French Army, while attending a village dance. Noting that Hervé had escaped France after Dunkirk and joined the SOE, Kath explained that he would travel in and out of France, helping the Resistance. Read more: Murder Before Evensong star explains b…

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The Forsytes release schedule: When will new episodes air on 5?
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date: 2025-11-11T11:30:33.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
description: The new adaptation of John Galsworthy's novels has now started airing.
encoded: Sweeping period drama The Forsytes continues to air on 5, with new episodes being released from the lavish new adaptation of John Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga. Featuring a stacked cast, including the likes of Millie Gibson, Stephen Moyer, Jack Davenport, Eleanor Tomlinson and Tuppence Middleton, the series follows the titular stockbroking family as their generations are torn between tradition and personal happiness. The synopsis for the series says: "Family stability is threatened by two chance encounters for rival cousins, Jolyon and Soames, throwing their previously steady lives into disarray. Married Jolyon contends with the reappearance of his former lover, Louisa, a lady’s maid-turned-dressmaker, while daughter June falls for a penniless architect. "Soames, meanwhile, is enchanted by the beautiful and free-spirited dancer Irene. All must decide whether to be ruled by the head or the heart." But when will the remaining episodes of the series air on 5? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for The Forsytes. The Forsytes release schedule – When are new episodes out? New episodes of The Forsytes will air every Monday on 5 at 9pm. Unlike some 5 shows which air episodes daily across a week or more, The Forsytes has gone for a traditional weekly release, with episodes only becoming available to stream after they have aired on TV. You can find the full release schedule for The Forsytes season 1 below. The Forsytes episode 1 – Monday 20th October 2025, 9pm The Forsytes episode 2 – Monday 27th October 2025, 9pm The Forsytes episode 3 – Monday 3rd November 2025, 9pm The Forsytes episode 4 – Monday 10th November 2025, 9pm The Forsytes episode 5 – Monday 17th November 2025, 9pm The Forsytes episode 6 – Monday 24th November 2025, 9pm How many episodes of The Forsytes will there be? There will be six episodes of The Forsytes season 1 in total. Thankfully, we already know that won't be the full run of the show, as it was renewed for a second seaso…

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The Forsytes cast - from Poldark to Doctor Who stars - reveal all about their dramatic new revamp of the iconic period drama
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date: 2025-11-11T00:01:34.000Z
creator: Gareth McLean
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
description: Stephen Moyer loves a collection, from guitars and typewriters to great roles – and his latest in The Forsytes is one to treasure.
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. In the course of our 45-minute interview that lasts an hour and a half, Stephen Moyer, 56, shares that he collects guitars – which he has hung up on the walls of his new home in Suffolk, because he can’t actually play the guitar – and typewriters, of which he has 30. We establish that he looks good in a duffle coat – which not every grown man does – and what he has in his pockets. Namely a "quite rare" $1 coin and an acorn, "which is a long story". Further, he impresses upon me the virtues of good headphones and quality speakers, summer evening walks on Clifton Down in Bristol [he stays in the city while filming The Forsytes] and cooking for one in a Belfast kitchen. He confesses a love for Marmite and peanut butter, and details his favourite snack. "Anna [Paquin, his actress wife] calls them Stevie Snacks and they consist of some cheese, roasted almonds, some saucisson and chutney." His mum makes an amazing green tomato chutney, apparently. "I’ve got jars from 1994 in my cupboard and I’m not even joking." In his 20s, Moyer lived on a houseboat for seven years in London’s Little Venice, with no electricity – which is why he bought his first typewriter – and recently, in his 50s, he’s taken up sailing. "I really love that it’s an ancient skill and it doesn’t involve phones. I spend a lot of time in the digital world and I love it, but I’m actually quite analogue." Moyer is great company, as inquisitive as he is forthcoming. You might be tempted to say that his work is the least interesting thing about him. Except that isn’t true. For this Essex-born actor, who made it big in America, also collects great roles, recently adding two very different characters to his collection. First, there is patriarch Jolyon Forsyte Sr in Debbie Horsfield’s fantastic take on John Galsworthy’s The Forsyte Saga. "What Debbie has done is empower the female characters in the story to be having the conversations that they weren’t having i…

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