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items: Ellis season 2 start date finally confirmed as exclusive first look shows off Sharon D Clarke drama's big return
items: Grantchester and McDonald & Dodds star's popular crime drama gets major update and first look for season 2
items: All Creatures Great and Small season 7 gets major update as fans await new episodes
items: 5 confirms last-minute Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor documentaries in schedules tonight following former Duke's arrest
items: How many fans are at the Super Bowl 2026? Levi's Stadium attendance confirmed
items: Who is the home team in the Super Bowl 2026?
items: Where is Super Bowl 2026 held? Stadium capacity, location, facts and figures
items: Who is singing the national anthem at Super Bowl 2026?
items: What time is the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show? TV coverage and live stream
items: Who is performing in the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show?
items: Super Bowl 2026 on TV in UK: Coverage, watch free and online
items: What time is the Super Bowl 2026? UK time and date
items: Peppa Pig's little brother George diagnosed as deaf in special emotional episode
items: EastEnders and Cutting It icons' dystopian drama series finally gets UK terrestrial air date
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Ellis season 2 start date finally confirmed as exclusive first look shows off Sharon D Clarke drama's big return
type: item
date: 2026-02-26T12:46:10.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: DCI Ellis is taking on two more cases in four brand new episodes.
encoded: 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 w…

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Grantchester and McDonald & Dodds star's popular crime drama gets major update and first look for season 2
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date: 2026-02-24T00:01:35.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: The Game first aired on 5 in May 2025.
encoded: 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 rec…

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All Creatures Great and Small season 7 gets major update as fans await new episodes
type: item
date: 2026-02-23T17:33:12.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
subject: On demand
description: Season 7 is expected to follow on from the action-packed festive special.
encoded: 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, ad…

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5 confirms last-minute Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor documentaries in schedules tonight following former Duke's arrest
type: item
date: 2026-02-20T11:55:43.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
description: The two documentaries will air back-to-back.
encoded: 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…

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How many fans are at the Super Bowl 2026? Levi's Stadium attendance confirmed
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date: 2026-02-09T03:20:25.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: NFL
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Super Bowl
description: Levi's Stadium was brimming with fans on Sunday night.
encoded: 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 …

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Who is the home team in the Super Bowl 2026?
type: item
date: 2026-02-07T12:00:22.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: NFL
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Super Bowl
description: Breathe a sigh of relief, San Francisco 49ers fans...
encoded: 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. Wha…

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Where is Super Bowl 2026 held? Stadium capacity, location, facts and figures
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date: 2026-02-07T08:00:27.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: NFL
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Super Bowl
description: The Super Bowl stadium looks resplendent ahead of the big game in 2026.
encoded: 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…

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Who is singing the national anthem at Super Bowl 2026?
type: item
date: 2026-02-06T15:28:37.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: NFL
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Super Bowl
description: Ladies and gentlemen, please rise and remove your hats for the national anthem of the United States of America.
encoded: 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, ha…

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What time is the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show? TV coverage and live stream
type: item
date: 2026-02-06T12:57:07.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: NFL
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Super Bowl
description: The Super Bowl is more than just one of the biggest sporting occasions in the world.
encoded: 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 hallo…

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Who is performing in the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show?
type: item
date: 2026-02-06T12:39:36.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: NFL
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Super Bowl
description: The journey from 'silver man' to headline act is complete.
encoded: 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 …

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Super Bowl 2026 on TV in UK: Coverage, watch free and online
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date: 2026-02-06T12:32:49.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: NFL
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Super Bowl
description: Our complete guide to watching the Super Bowl live on TV – including a free-to-air option.
encoded: 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 Hartu…

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What time is the Super Bowl 2026? UK time and date
type: item
date: 2026-02-06T12:26:02.000Z
creator: Michael Potts
subject: NFL
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Super Bowl
description: Your complete guide to when the Super Bowl 2026 will go ahead – including UK kick-off time.
encoded: 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.

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Peppa Pig's little brother George diagnosed as deaf in special emotional episode
type: item
date: 2026-02-05T17:04:11.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
description: The world of Peppa Pig is tackling an important issue.
encoded: 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…

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EastEnders and Cutting It icons' dystopian drama series finally gets UK terrestrial air date
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date: 2026-02-05T12:51:29.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
description: The Curfew first arrived on Paramount+ back in 2024.
encoded: 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, 'Th…

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NFL Playoffs 2025/26 on TV in UK: Conference Championships schedule, times and live stream
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date: 2026-01-23T10:35:58.000Z
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 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="http…

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Freddie Mercury: A Secret Daughter? to air on 5 tonight following death of Queen legend's "secret daughter"
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date: 2026-01-16T12:11:09.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
description: The documentary first aired last year.
encoded: 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 gl…

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Emmerdale and Shetland favourites among stars confirmed for "thrilling adaptation" of Graham Norton novel
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date: 2026-01-15T15:00:59.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
description: Forever Home has been adapted into a six-part series for 5.
encoded: 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 oth…

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Claudia Winkleman: Behind the Fringe documentary confirmed as "ultimate tribute" with family, friends and colleagues
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date: 2026-01-14T12:23:12.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
description: "We want this to feel like the ultimate tribute from her many fans, collaborators and friends."
encoded: 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 …

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Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay confirmed for "two very surprising roles" in dramatic new thriller
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date: 2026-01-13T11:06:42.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: News
description: The new 5 drama is set in the world of daytime TV.
encoded: 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 d…

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Huw Edwards downfall TV drama confirmed with first look at unrecognisable British acting legend in lead role
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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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