Radio Times
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items: Death in Paradise's Don Warrington says fans are "right to worry" about Selwyn following major decision
items: The War Between the Land and the Sea stars break down "risky" romance reveal in new Doctor Who spin-off
items: Neighbours producer teases "optimistic" finale and reflects on soap's legacy after 40 years
items: Percy Jackson season 2 stars reassure fans about book changes - but admit they’re still “nervous”
items: Fallout season 2 has a "delicious idea" to avoid confirming a canon ending for New Vegas
items: Adolescence duo's upcoming film tipped to surprise viewers as Ashley Walters makes "beautiful" directorial debut
items: Dreamers director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor: "In cinema, after you come out, it's like you stop existing"
items: £40,000 costumes and 19 Christmases sacrificed: What it really takes to keep Britain's glitziest tradition alive
items: How Dancing with the Stars plans its themed weeks and beyond – from flying producers to fighting for fairness
items: "I had no idea who Hugh Grant was": Love Actually child stars talk film's legacy
items: Eternity stars reveal they're already living in their idea of hell in the afterlife: "America right now"
items: Robert Webb reveals his verdict on whether Peep Show will get a film or could return for a revival series
items: Robert Webb reveals why he's not competing in the Peep Show Bake Off special with Olivia Colman and David Mitchell
items: The Witcher's Joey Batey reveals how his new novel embraces his Northern identity and being "forgotten" by those in power
items: Is Batman Returns a Christmas movie? Michelle Pfeiffer gives definitive response
items: Walton Goggins has arrived in Fallout 76, and The Ghoul needs your help
items: Doctor Who star hints Kate Lethbridge-Stewart might not survive The War Between the Land and the Sea
items: The War Between the Land and the Sea writer promises Easter Eggs for fans of classic Doctor Who
items: David Dimbleby reveals why he’s investigating the monarchy as royal institution must "adapt or die"
items: Celebrity Traitors fan favourite makes surprise entrance in exclusive look at epic TV event with comedy legends
items: Avatar: Fire and Ash could be the end of the franchise, reveals director James Cameron
items: Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc is one of "most iconic" performances of our time, argue Wake Up Dead Man cast
items: Take a trip back through 62 years of Doctor Who in Radio Times covers
items: Blue Moon true story: How Richard Linklater tackles Rodgers and Hart story with "fanciful imagination"
items: Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster reveal how one Christy scene was "ruined" while filming
items: Doctor Who boss reveals how new spin-off is linked to Torchwood: Children of Earth
items: The 5 films that influenced Vecna's chilling transformation in Stranger Things season 5 – revealed by star Jamie Campbell Bower
items: Doctor Who boss reveals future of new spin-off – and promises "powerful" credits scene
items: Daniel Craig reveals why he thinks the Knives Out films are not "whodunnits" at all
items: Shetland's Ashley Jensen said her arrival as new DI could have "gone one way or another"

Death in Paradise's Don Warrington says fans are "right to worry" about Selwyn following major decision
type: item
date: 2025-12-08T00:01:07.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: "Is he going to change his mind? Is he not?"
encoded: When we last left Selwyn in Death in Paradise, he had turned his back on the police force he had served with for 50 years. After initially being replaced by a young buck, he was eventually offered his job back by the powers that be, who came to realise what they'd be losing without him at the helm. But even though he was clearly miserable without his commissioner's uniform, Selwyn decided to reject that offer. "It felt wrong to say yes, too much has happened," he told Catherine in the series, "And right now, I can't see a way to get back to how things were." And it seems he remains committed to that decision for the time being. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com ahead of this year's Death in Paradise Christmas special, actor Don Warrington said that fans of the show are "right to worry" that they might have seen the last of the commissioner. "He made a decision, and who knows. Is he going to change his mind? Is he not? Is something going to happen to help him one way or the other? I’ve no idea." Warrington also responded to Tobi Bakare's previous comments regarding the show's potential future without Selwyn in the cast. "Don is an integral part of the show, Bakare stated, "but I always say this show has this very unique way of surviving...they've tapped into a formula that they can constantly work around...so I think it can definitely survive." "Well, I don't think so," said Warrington, with smile. "Toby is entitled to his opinion, but I'll ring him up later and talk to him about what he said." In a separate interview with RadioTimes.com and other press, Don Gilet (DI Mervin Wilson) said it's "a very interesting thing" to think that "the beating heart of this whole thing... may not be there anymore". "Because I suppose, in terms of family, he's the closest thing Mervin's had to a father figure. And just when he's starting to embrace what Saint Marie has to offer — and that he is now part of it — the guy that's sort of been behind keeping him there, and that unde…

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The War Between the Land and the Sea stars break down "risky" romance reveal in new Doctor Who spin-off
type: item
date: 2025-12-07T22:05:13.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Did you see it coming?
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers ahead for The War Between the Land and the Sea episodes 1-2.* Already, Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea has offered up multiple twists and turns, including the reveal of a relationship that has been a long time coming. After some chemistry-filled moments in Doctor Who season 15, the first episodes of The War Between confirm Kate Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) and Colonel Ibrahim's (Alexander Devrient) relationship and give a glimpse into the pair's home life together – with all of its complications. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Redgrave gave her insight into that reveal, explaining that the two characters feel very differently about the relationship. "I think the conflict for her is the thing that struck me about the relationship…. I don't believe that she thinks [the relationship] has a future because of the age difference, because of the power imbalance – but mainly for the age difference," she pointed out. "What we discussed was how differently they both felt about it and that being interesting. It's there in the script, it's there in the episodes that Pete [McTighe] and Russell [T Davies] wrote, the deep differences between the way they feel about this relationship and what the future is for both of them. "I think there's a very key line in episode 2 about [Colonel Ibrahim's] father. [Kate] says ‘He sounds very wise,’ and he says, ‘You should meet him.’ And I think in her mind, that seems impossible. But also she has no time at this minute, there's no time to talk about it. There's no time, really, for their relationship. And I think that's the other difficulty, is that she's so driven, and her work is so important. It's the most important thing that runs through her life." Meanwhile, Devrient added: "There were a lot of little moments that were placed throughout the seasons [of Doctor Who]. And to be honest with you, we weren't even sure, me and Jemma, whether this was going to go any further or not. Initially, we…

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Neighbours producer teases "optimistic" finale and reflects on soap's legacy after 40 years
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date: 2025-12-07T09:00:13.000Z
creator: Johnathon Hughes
subject: Neighbours
subject: Soaps
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: Jason Herbison exclusively reflects on the end of an era – and what he regrets about the final weeks...
encoded: After more than 40 years on air, the time has come to bid farewell to Neighbours – again. The iconic Australian soap survived the axe from 5 in 2022 and was revived by Amazon a year later, only for the streaming giant to announce in February that it was pulling the plug on the reboot. As the show’s loyal fans commiserate the end of an era, anticipation is high for the Neighbours finale’s release on 11th December. In an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com, the soap’s executive producer Jason Herbison teases what viewers can expect, and candidly reflects on the challenge of crafting a second swansong, his feelings on the show’s demise and what he would have done differently. Did you approach the 2025 finale differently from the 2022 one? I approached the ending very differently this time. I knew I couldn’t compete with 2022 or do the same thing twice. What can you tell us about the final scene? It’s somewhat of an homage to the finale 2022 scene, however it involves a small cast this time. Jackie Woodburne (aka Susan Kennedy) made me cry in 2022 and she’s done it again in 2025! I was on set when we shot it. How would you describe the atmosphere on the final day of filming? We all hugged and shed a tear – it was very emotional. After the final scene, we gathered in Studio A, exactly as we did in 2022. For those of us present on both occasions, it was incredibly surreal. You can’t go through the same thing twice and feel exactly the same way, I believe. Most of all, this time, we felt a sense of gratitude. We all thought the show ended for good in 2022 and the Amazon era has been a wonderful bonus. Paul and Terese are at the centre of the final week, what makes this couple work so well? The all-important X-factor! Some pairings just have great chemistry, while others don’t. We have tried putting them with other people but they always end up back together. I think these obstacles are what makes them work, too. If they were together and happy all the time, it would be…

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Percy Jackson season 2 stars reassure fans about book changes - but admit they’re still “nervous”
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date: 2025-12-07T08:00:34.000Z
creator: Frances Taylor
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Camp Half-Blood awaits!
encoded: The stars of Percy Jackson and the Olympians have made sure to reassure fans about the changes made from the books for season 2. The upcoming season will see Percy sail to the Sea of Monsters to rescue his friend Grover and save Camp Half-Blood, and is based on the second beloved novel in Rick Riordan's fantasy series. It's been established that there are a few more changes this time round compared to season 1, however, actors Dior Goodjohn (who plays Clarisse La Rue, the daughter of Ares) and Daniel Diemer (who plays Tyson, Percy's cyclops half-brother), have assured fans that they have nothing to worry about. Goodjohn exclusively told Radio Times: "I think [fans will be] very, very pleased. You always get a little bit nervous, at least I do when I see a change just because I know how much these books are the fans' baby, they're the fans' parent, they're the fans' son, they're everything. "So you get nervous like, 'Oh, I wonder how they're going to respond?' But then you continue to read and you're like, It's executed so phenomenally. I think when the fans that have read the book see it, they'll just be so pleasantly surprised." Diemer added: "Even if things are changing, the heart of the books and the heart of the characters, that remains the same. I think that's the most important part. "It doesn't feel like they're trying to make something that's their own. It all has to do with putting together an entire show. But they're trying to keep the heart and soul of Percy Jackson very, very much alive throughout. I think if that's the priority for the fans, then they're going to be very, very happy." The author of the series, Rick Riordan echoed this during a chat with Radio Times, saying: "I think we were fairly confident that most of the tweaks that we had done would be well received. We had many, many conversations about that. "And I will say this, I think everyone on the team is very mindful of the legacy of the books and the audience and what they're expecting. So…

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Fallout season 2 has a "delicious idea" to avoid confirming a canon ending for New Vegas
type: item
date: 2025-12-06T08:00:30.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Technology
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Fallout: New Vegas fans rejoice.
encoded: If you've been following the build up in hype for Fallout season 2, you will have seen a lot of chatter about this question: will the Amazon Prime Video showrunners have to decide a 'canon ending' for the 2010 video game Fallout: New Vegas? After all, the games and the TV series are all set in the same canonical timeline, and this will be the first time that the main characters in the show have spent any meaningful amount of time in a location that players have already explored and left their stamp on. And with Fallout: New Vegas being a game with lots of different factions for players to choose between, events can play out very differently from one person's save file to the next. Ahead of the arrival of Fallout season 2, we were able to put this question to one of its key producers, Jonathan Nolan, at the press junket. Did Nolan and company, as the rumour mill would have you believe, have to decide a canon ending to the game? View oEmbed on the source website "Turns out, no," Nolan told us. "I think [this is] one of the most delicious ideas that [showrunners] Geneva [Robertson-Dworet] and Graham [Wagner] and the rest of the team came up with for season two... "Knowing that, you know, that game, maybe more than any of the other games in the franchise, is sort of defined by the factionalism, the choices, the way it's all gonna work out... I'm old enough now to have seen that there is no definitive ending to anything in the real world, right? "You have these factions rise and fall, and all these sorts of things. So this delicious idea that when we're encountering Vegas 10 to 15 years after the events of the game, every faction thinks they won. And that's how the real world works, right? There is no end. There is no definitive happily ever after. "I think it's one of the things that the whole franchise has to say. It's one of the things that defines Fallout is, it's set after the end of the world. And yet what you're watching is all these different worlds being ushered…

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Adolescence duo's upcoming film tipped to surprise viewers as Ashley Walters makes "beautiful" directorial debut
type: item
date: 2025-12-05T10:00:25.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Pass the Mic
description: Animol marks Ashley Walters's feature film directorial debut.
encoded: It's been quite the whirlwind year for Ashley Walters, with the former Top Boy star kicking off 2025 as one of the leads in Harlan Coben's Missing You and the revered Netflix hit Adolescence. That's just on top of balancing a music career and releasing a memoir this year. But it looks as though the future continues to burn bright for Walters, with the star set to make his feature film directorial debut next year with Animol. The upcoming film, which is written by Nick Love, has been described as a "raw and poignant coming-of-age story" that "highlights the power of humanity in the midst of adversity." The film has been developed by Film4 in collaboration with Joi Productions, which is founded by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor. Upon the release of Gharoro-Akpojotor's own directorial debut Dreamers, she sat down for an exclusive Pass the Mic interview and revealed some details of what we can all expect with Animol. "That man doesn't sleep," Gharoro-Akpojotor laughs when reflecting on the year he's had. Animol officially kicked off production at the start of the year but since that announcement, Adolescence has obviously landed into the world to widespread critical acclaim and multiple award wins. So, how has it been working with Walters on Animol, especially after the release and whirlwind of Adolescence? "It's been great. I think the joy of it is actually, selfishly, it's meant more publicity for the film which is great because that means next year when it comes out, everyone gets to watch it or will go watch it," Gharoro-Akpojotor says. "The good thing about Ashley doing all these things is that he's a professional and he's quite collaborative. He's very open to 'What's your idea?' and he'll take that, take this. I think that comes from when you work across multiple fields of music or as an actor, you learn to work with people. You learn to appreciate everyone's opinion. "Working with him within that context, there's the hype of the film that we're all excited about and we c…

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Dreamers director Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor: "In cinema, after you come out, it's like you stop existing"
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date: 2025-12-05T09:00:47.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: Pass the Mic
description: Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor chats to Pass the Mic about her feature directorial debut Dreamers, the conversations the film prompts about immigration, and the state of Black queer cinema in the UK.
encoded: With her directorial debut Dreamers having premiered at London Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival earlier this year, as well as having spoken at multiple pre-release screenings of the film, you'd think that Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor may have possibly tired a little talking about her movie. Sure, she jokes that she'd love to sleep after its release, but it's abundantly clear that she's beaming with happiness and gratitude at just being able to make a film like this one. Dreamers is Gharoro-Akpojotor's feature film debut, which she has also written, and is a semi-autobiographical story that is underpinned by love. The film follows Isio (Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo), a Nigerian woman who is detained after living undocumented in the UK for two years. She is remanded at Hatchworth Removal Centre and there, meets Farah (Ann Akinjirin) who keeps her spirits high as the possibility of her asylum pleas being rejected looms. Isio is seeking asylum in the UK because there is a very real threat of danger if she were to return to Nigeria, something that Gharoro-Akpojotor had similar experiences of. While at the crux of Dreamers is very much a love story, it still must be hard to bare your soul on the big screen like this, I remark. "I watch the film sometimes and I'm very proud and happy because for me, it's a part of my life that made me a whole lot stronger," Gharoro-Akpojotor tells me. "I went through so much therapy in the process, during the filming. Not everything in the film happened to me but some things could've. The scene where Isio's with the case worker talking, it was much longer before, but that scene is verbatim what happened in my session. "When the guy at the end asks, 'How do I know you're gay?', that's the same thing that my guy said to me at the end. Making it and going through the emotions everyday, it becomes different, it reminds you where you've been but also how much I've grown. There were times on set that were very intense and I asked myself, 'Why a…

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£40,000 costumes and 19 Christmases sacrificed: What it really takes to keep Britain's glitziest tradition alive
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date: 2025-12-05T07:00:37.000Z
creator: Olivia Garrett
subject: Going Out
subject: Tickets
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: The London Palladium panto is back for another year, but how exactly do they manage do pull such a show together?
encoded: Speaking to Chariots of Fire actor Nigel Havers over a crackling phone, as he hurriedly drives to pantomime rehearsal in the West End, is not how I imagined our interview going. Over a fuzzy speaker, he cheerily tells me in one breathe that he's flown over the London Palladium more than anyone else in the theatre's history, in the other, that he's not had a proper Christmas for 19 years, all before dashing out the car in under 15 minutes. It was after this hasty chat however, that I learned that this is, in fact, the perfect encapsulation of what life in pantomime is. Great, grand, British tradition... on speed; a multi-million pound industry dating back to the 16th century with a one-week rehearsal period; hundreds of jobs, props and actors, stuffed into a backstage designed for small variety theatre; and thousands of young families piling in only for the highlight to be Julian Clary's excellent innuendo. This year, the venue is set to host a three-week run of Sleeping Beauty, with Havers and Clary returning alongside Doctor Who's own Catherine Tate. The performance is also doubly special as it marks 10 years since panto returned to the Palladium, or as producer Michael Harrison puts it: "10 years of King Julian on the throne." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/GettyImages-2188949634-625f687.jpg" width="5000" height="3333" alt="LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Chrissy Brooke and Julian Clary bow at the curtain call during the press night pantomime performance of "Robin Hood," at The London Palladium, on December 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)" title="The London Palladium Pantomime "Robin Hood" - Press Night - Curtain Call" /> Michael Harrison has produced literally hundreds of pantomimes over the past two decades, neatly starting off with Sleeping Beauty at the Kings Theatre Glasgow. At the time, the producer was completely new to professional panto and "blagged" (his words) his way in by te…

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How Dancing with the Stars plans its themed weeks and beyond – from flying producers to fighting for fairness
type: item
date: 2025-12-05T07:00:26.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: Inside the well-oiled machine behind the biggest show on television.
encoded: The Strictly Come Dancing format is currently licensed to 61 territories worldwide, and while each is inherently similar, there's something different about all of them – and it's no walk in the park ensuring each and every one of them goes to plan every year. Strictly Come Dancing is the brainchild of the BBC, with the series first beginning in May 2004, before Australia aired its version later that same year. Since then, roughly 20 variations of Strictly are on air every year worldwide. As to be expected, there is an entire team covering all bases ensuring the series go ahead without any hitches – and this is where Sumi Connock, Global Creative Lead at BBC Studios, comes in. Letting us in on the behind-the-scenes work that goes into putting on the shows from scratch, Connock exclusively told RadioTimes.com: "I have a team of flying producers that work with me. So whenever we get a new sale, let's pretend it's Belgium, we've got two flying producers who specifically work across Dancing with the Stars. "So between them, they split all the territories and they will work really closely with that new partner, which could be the producer, and with the broadcaster as well. "And they'll basically work with them from the start to make sure that they fully understand the DNA of the show and how to deliver it, and they'll work with them on sort of creative solutions in terms of they've got to solve challenges. "So it might be budgetary, not everybody has got the budgets of the US or the UK version or even the bigger territories, some of them are working to much tighter budgets. "But I think that when you're pushed into a corner, it can really be inspiring creatively and we've seen so many amazing creatives come out of countries that don't have as big budgets. So they will work really closely with them." Afterwards, their attention is turned to the duration of the show, which can run for either two or three hours, before moving onto which dances to focus on. What makes the Str…

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"I had no idea who Hugh Grant was": Love Actually child stars talk film's legacy
type: item
date: 2025-12-05T07:00:14.000Z
creator: Lauren Morris
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Exclusive
subject: RT Rewind
description: Child stars Olivia Olson, Will Wadham and Tiffany Boiselle spoke to RadioTimes.com about their experiences filming one of the most popular Christmas romcoms of all-time.
encoded: Despite arriving in cinemas more than 20 years ago, Love Actually remains one of the biggest Christmas films (both in popularity and box office numbers) to date. From Hugh Grant's No 10 dance number that he secretly hated filming, to Emma Thompson wiping away tears over Alan Rickman's infidelity, to the stirring sound of Joni Mitchell, it was the Richard Curtis comedy's star-studded cast that initially drew in audiences – and the same big names have kept them talking for two decades. However, as much as Love Actually is all about Keira "I Look Quite Pretty" Knightley, turtleneck king Colin Firth and a consistently semi-naked Billy Nighy, a lot of it actually revolves around children. Whether they're the crustaceans in the school nativity, singing in the concert crashed by the prime minister, or Liam Neeson's stepson who learns the drums to impress his American crush, the Christmas flick features a number of young actors. Back in 2022, three of Love Actually's child stars sat down with RadioTimes.com to chat about the BAFTA-winning festive film all those years later. "When people find out that I was in [Love Actually], the first thing they say is, 'Are you the octopus?' and I go, 'No.' And then they say, 'Are you the lobster?' And I go, 'No,'" says Will Wadham, who played Bernie – the son of Harry (Rickman) and Karen (Thompson). "They just can't quite work out what my part was and then at that stage, I have to explain, 'Well, a lot of it was deleted – but you can see me for a split second under the Christmas tree, or dressed as an angel, I think.'" While the role of Harry and Karen's youngest son Bernie is fairly minor in the film, Wadham – who is now in his thirties and was pursuing a career in film composition at the time of the interview – was originally meant to be the focus of a wider narrative linked to his parents' strained relationship. "I had to be a grumpy teenager which is basically what I was – I guess I didn't struggle too much with that," he says. "Ther…

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Eternity stars reveal they're already living in their idea of hell in the afterlife: "America right now"
type: item
date: 2025-12-04T15:01:42.000Z
creator: Jess Bacon
subject: Movies
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, John Early and Da'Vine Joy Randolph spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the inventive new romcom.
encoded: David Freyne’s new film Eternity contemplates what heaven (or hell) might feel like if you had to spend an eternity there – and the options are endless. Tired of living with men? 'Men Free World' is a good option. Ready to retreat into a stunning landscape? 'Mountain World' might be a good move for you. Always wanted to go to Paris? Well, how about you spend an eternity there? The Irish writer-director imagines that death is not the end, as after your time in the real world is done, you arrive by a retro-fitted train to the afterlife where you meet your AC (afterlife consultant) who will help you choose how to spend your eternity. Da’Vine Joy Randolph and John Early play Anna and Ryan, the ACs of Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) and Larry (Miles Teller). Instead of opting for eternal uptopian relaxation, Anna and Ryan have chosen to spend their afterlife in service of everyone else’s happy ever afterlives (if you will). Joy Randolph has already thought about what afterlife she’d choose, if a system like the one in the retro-futuristic world of Eternity exists. "Just luxury," she told RadioTimes.com. "Not super lux, but like when you go on a really nice holiday and you’re like 'You know what? I did the research and I found a great hotel.' You know that feeling when you open the door to the hotel and you’re like, 'Yes.' I want a nice holiday." Early is more influenced by the fact it’s already past lunchtime when we chat. "Mac and Cheese World," he responds. "But that's just because I'm starving right now. There's lots of different kinds of mac and cheese!" Though he doesn’t tend to watch romcoms himself, Early does have one film he could watch for an eternity. "I just rewatched The Way We Were with my mom and seeing the way that it just worked on her, it was so sweet," he says, "She was like, by the end [wipes tear], we were both like [wipes tear]… I’d choose that maybe. I love that." In the film, there are also many discontinued eternities that are either inherently problemati…

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Robert Webb reveals his verdict on whether Peep Show will get a film or could return for a revival series
type: item
date: 2025-12-04T14:00:38.000Z
creator: Rianne Ison
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
encoded: Peep Show fans have long wondered whether they’ll see a movie version of the hit series – and now the show’s star Robert Webb has had his say. Revealing his verdict on whether we’ll see his character, Jeremy ‘Jez’ Usbourne, and David Mitchell's Mark Corrigan on the big screen in the future, Webb explained he’s not sure the show’s unique format – which is filmed from a 1st person perspective – would translate. "I think Sam [Bain] and Jesse [Armstrong], the writers, talked about it for a while," Webb told RadioTimes.com. "Because of the POV thing and the way the camera moves around, I think it would just make everyone feel sick – even more than the content of Mark and Jeremy’s behaviour makes people feel sick!" "Just the camera swinging around like that on a big screen would be quite difficult to watch, so I think that’s why Sam and Jesse have always been a bit tentative about it." Webb, who recently reunited with his Peep Show co-star David Mitchell for their Channel 4 series Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping, also went on to say that he would have to think twice about returning for a film. "Those half hour things that turn into 90 minute things, it doesn’t always come off," he said. "Sometimes it can, but Peep Show sort of lives in that format and it’d be a shame to do something a bit balls just for the sake of doing a movie." But could diehard fans ever see a TV reboot of the series that came to an end in 2015? "David and I are tremendously old so it would be a very different show," added Webb at the Rose d’or Awards 2025. “It was about two people in their thirties and 'are they going to get it together/ aren’t they going to get it together.' "If they’re still in their fifties living together, and they hate each other and they’re romantically and professionally unfulfilled, the jury isn’t out anymore – it’s been decided and there’s no jeopardy, they’ve blown it." Read more: Peep Show's most excruciating episodes: from Christmas to weddings David Mitchell and Robert…

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Robert Webb reveals why he's not competing in the Peep Show Bake Off special with Olivia Colman and David Mitchell
type: item
date: 2025-12-04T10:53:19.000Z
creator: Rianne Ison
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Channel 4
subject: Christmas
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: "It would have been great."
encoded: Peep Show fans are currently counting down the days until the cast of the hit sitcom reunite for a Christmas episode of The Great British Bake Off. The one-off festive special was recently announced by Channel 4 and will see Peep Show stars David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman donning their aprons in a bid to win over judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood. But many have been wondering why Robert Webb, who played Jeremy 'Jez' Usbourne until the show wrapped in 2015, isn't heading into the Bake Off tent as well. Webb has now explained to RadioTimes.com why he isn't taking part – and it was all down to a prior filming commitment. "I couldn't do it, I was working," the 53-year-old explained. "I do a kids' show called High Hoops, which is about a girls' basketball team for CBBC, and I was in Yorkshire doing that. "I was already being very mean about my availability for them, so if I’d asked for another three days off, I think it would have been very unfair." However, the star went on to say that it was a shame to have missed out on the fun – despite not being a keen baker himself. "I was sad to miss out, it would have been great," added Webb when speaking at the recent Rose d’Or Awards. "[But] I've never baked a thing in my life! "I quite like cooking, but I’ve never baked much. It wasn’t that that stopped me though, I was working." Webb then added with his tongue firmly in his cheek: “Some of us have got to work for a living – not like Olivia Colman!” It was recently confirmed that The Great Celebrity Bake Off will air on Christmas Day at 7:40pm. The special, hosted by Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, promises "laughter and chaos" as the famous bakers take on various challenges that pay homage to Peep Show. Other highlights across Channel 4’s Christmas schedules include Finding Father Christmas, The Great Festive Pottery Throwdown, and not one, but two Taskmaster specials. The fourth Champion of Champions will be broadcast on 22nd De…

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The Witcher's Joey Batey reveals how his new novel embraces his Northern identity and being "forgotten" by those in power
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date: 2025-12-03T16:20:55.000Z
creator: Helen Daly
subject: Books
subject: Exclusive
subject: RT Book Club
description: Joey Batey's ambitious new novel shows life in the North - and the creativity that stems from there.
encoded: If anyone sings the ditty "Toss a coin to your Witcher", you'd immediately hear the voice and see the face of Joey Batey. The 36-year-old was propelled to fame after his appearance in the hit Netflix series where he performed the catchy tune. But acting is purely one string to Batey's impressive bow; he's one half of indie folk band The Amazing Devil and he's also an author, with his remarkable debut novel the topic of conversation with RadioTimes.com when we caught up. It's Not A Cult is an ambitious folk horror novel, centred around a rebellious band in the North East of England. Callum, Melusine and Al have no band name, but they take their sound across pubs in the locality which tell stories of the 'Solkats', fictional gods of small things. While no one really knows what they're singing about, the band is happiest when they're playing music together - until an act of violence at a pub catches the eye of an influencer and the band suddenly go from having a cult following to having that cult following them. Callum insists the Solkats just want to have an effect on the world, but as their music grows far and wide, and their gigs become more tumultuous, they soon discover that the fictional mischief they've been singing about might just be real after all - and in demand of a sacrifice. It's ambitious and expensive, potentially owing to the fact it had been sitting with Batey for a long time. "When I was about 19, I had met these characters," Batey explained. "I knew the outline of what I wanted to write, but for some reason I was hesitant to put it to paper. I ended up writing a number of other novels throughout my 20s and 30s, just to cut my teeth. I got to a couple of years ago and thought, 'This story's been banging on the door for so long that I think now's the time'. In those years, with the introduction of social media, the story suddenly felt like it was relevant. "I felt like I got all the ingredients for it but I just hadn't put the oven on. When I started …

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Is Batman Returns a Christmas movie? Michelle Pfeiffer gives definitive response
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date: 2025-12-03T09:40:10.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: The iconic actress was speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com about her new Christmas film Oh. What. Fun.
encoded: Every Christmas, film fans will inevitably debate whether a couple of iconic movies can really be counted as a Christmas films. Die Hard is, of course, the most obvious example, but another film that can lead to some contentious debate is Batman Returns. Tim Burton's superhero sequel starring Michael Keaton as The Caped Crusader is set over the festive period, with plenty of snow and Yuletide decorations in sight, but some claim that the setting alone is not enough for it to warrant Christmas movie status. So when RadioTimes.com exclusively spoke to the film's iconic Catwoman star Michelle Pfeiffer about her new Prime Video movie Oh. What. Fun – which most definitely is a Christmas film – we had to ask her if she felt the superhero flick qualified. Read more: Back to the Future's Michael J Fox reveals his casting for classic film may have cost one actor a key role Avatar: Fire and Ash first reactions are in as critics single out "unimaginable" and "bold" sequel filmmaking Her initial response was one of slight bafflement, to put it mildly, but she eventually reached a definitive conclusion. " Hmm," she said after a long pause. "I don't really think of it as a Christmas film." After pausing further she added: "Um, no... I don't really.... Yeah I really wouldn't consider it that." At that point, her Oh. What. Fun co-star Denis Leary cut in to say that he was a big Batman fan and so, "If we can call that a Christmas film. I'm in". Pfeiffer then added: " Well, it's the Tim Burton version of Christmas. Well, I'd say Nightmare before Christmas is... yeah," before tapering off. So it seems Catwoman is very much not in the 'Batman Returns is a Christmas movie' camp. In Oh. What. Fun – which also stars Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz and Jason Schwartzman among its star-studded cast – Pfeiffer plays Claire Clauster, a woman whose hard work over the festive period goes unnoticed by her children and grandchildren until they suddenly realise she is missing. The film opens by…

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Walton Goggins has arrived in Fallout 76, and The Ghoul needs your help
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date: 2025-12-02T15:00:27.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: Gamers, meet The Ghoul.
encoded: Walton Goggins has arrived in Fallout 76. Yep, you read that right! Prime Video's Fallout TV show is crossing over with the video game franchise that birthed it in a pretty major way. Goggins's iconic TV character The Ghoul is hosting a new bounty hunting feature, which is available in the game now (ahead of Fallout season 2). That bounty hunting feature dropped in a big new update, Burning Springs, which also adds a new region to the north-west area of the map. This new region, Ohio, has been inspired by Fallout 3 and New Vegas, to make sure it thematically resonates with the vibe of Fallout season 2. View oEmbed on the source website One of the key points of interest in this new region is Highway Town, where you’ll find The Ghoul doing some shady business in a bar called The Last Resort. He has a huge stack of bounties to hunt, and you’re gonna help him do exactly that. To get ahead of the game on this one, Radio Times Gaming travelled to New York City to chat with two of the key developers of Fallout 76 about this exciting new development. So, how did they end up getting The Ghoul himself? Fallout 76 creative director Jonathan Rush told us: “So, it kind of happened organically. You know, with the new region, we wanted to figure out what the tentpole feature of the new update would be, and something that captured the spirit of that region and also the broader strokes of player feedback came to be bounty hunting, right?” Rush continued: “And so, who better to host a bounty hunting feature than Walton Goggins? As The Ghoul. I mean, there's nothing better. So yeah, Walton Goggins, of course, being a big fan of Fallout, being a big fan of the games, this was a very, very easy fit to have this character be in this update. “It was great getting the script written out. There were some writers on our side and a writer on the show side, and they were collaborating there and getting the script into a good place. And, of course, that all comes together once Walton Goggins ha…

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Doctor Who star hints Kate Lethbridge-Stewart might not survive The War Between the Land and the Sea
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date: 2025-12-01T08:00:25.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Jemma Redgrave is back in action in The War Between the Land and the Sea.
encoded: Whovians considering skipping the upcoming spinoff series The War Between the Land and the Sea may have to think again following the latest tease from a major fan favourite Doctor Who star. In the Doctor’s absence, UNIT’s Commander-in-Chief Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) steps up to try to halt an impending attack from the Sea Devils in this five-part standalone story. Likened to Independence Day, The War Between the Land and the Sea explores a growing conflict between humanity and the ocean dwellers, who are enraged by the state of the sea due to the pollution and the climate crisis. To try and avert the looming international conflict, Lethbridge-Stewart and her team - in particular, low-level UNIT operative and unlikely ambassador Barclay Pierre-DuPont (Russell Tovey) - attempt to reason with the Classic era villains. But will everyone make it out alive? Star Jemma Redgrave isn’t so sure, as she exclusively told RadioTimes.com: “If she survives this series, I don't know where she can go next…” The Doctor Who star continued: “But I've had a most extraordinary time and journey with this character and through different series of Doctor Who and now through this series.” “And every time I get the call, it feels like another gift. Long may it last.” Writer Pete McTighe added: “The character of Kate Lethbridge-Stewart... I think if you're a huge fan of Doctor Who and you know that legacy character and you love that character like I do, I think you'll be very surprised about the journey that she goes on through the show. Her character arc, in particular for Doctor Who fans, is probably the most surprising.” The fan favourite character was first portrayed by Beverley Cressman back in 1995, before Jemma Redgrave debuted in the reintroduced role in the 2012 episode "The Power of Three". She’ll also be joined by fellow UNIT colleagues Colonel Christofer Ibrahim (Alexander Devrient) and Scientific Advisor Shirley Anne Bingham (Ruth Madeley), along with General Austin…

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The War Between the Land and the Sea writer promises Easter Eggs for fans of classic Doctor Who
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date: 2025-11-29T14:00:20.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: The Sea Devils await!
encoded: Fans of the Whoniverse will no doubt be keeping their eyes peeled for any familiar faces and nods to the wider Doctor Who franchise when spinoff The War Between the Land and the Sea debuts on the BBC next week. The Earth-based drama explores an impending conflict between mankind and returning foes the Sea Devils, as the Unified Intelligence Taskforce (UNIT) are forced to step up in the Doctor’s absence. The series features the return of a whole host of characters, including Jemma Redgrave, Alexander Devrient and Ruth Madeley reprising their UNIT roles, along with Colin McFarlane returning as General Austin Pierce from Torchwood: Children of Earth. And with the focus on the Sea Devils - who were last seen clashing with Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor in the 2022 special Legend of the Sea Devils - fans are finally set to discover more about this formidable but somewhat mysterious foe. When asked about ties to the wider Doctor Who universe, writer Pete McTighe revealed: “There are absolutely Easter eggs to be seen – if you get the pause button ready, you'll be seeing plenty of stuff.” <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/541153-8570b41.jpg" width="5197" height="3465" alt="Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt in The War Between the Land and the Sea. He is in front of an orange, firey background on the left and she is in front of a blue, sea background on the right. Their hands are touching in the middle." title="541153" /> “What's great about the Sea Devils as a civilisation is we didn't really know much about them before,” Davies explains. “Essentially, they were monsters on a beach in Portsmouth, or in Sea Base, we didn't really delve into their culture and their society, and that's what we're able to do a lot more of here.” And it looks like Whovians will finally get a glimpse at their home world. “We spend a lot more time with them, we actually go to their world in episode 3, which is incredib…

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David Dimbleby reveals why he’s investigating the monarchy as royal institution must "adapt or die"
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date: 2025-11-29T00:01:56.000Z
creator: David Dimbleby
subject: Documentaries
subject: TV
subject: Comment
subject: Exclusive
subject: Magazine
description: The veteran broadcaster on the monarchy's power, wealth and public role and how it may evolve ahead of his new BBC series, What's the Monarchy For?
encoded: Over the years, I’ve broadcast on many royal events –jubilees and weddings, state occasions and funerals. In my BBC series, What’s the Monarchy For?, I’m doing something quite different – looking in depth at the institution, how it works, its power, its privileges and how it tries to retain public support. The late Queen, in a famous speech, once said that no institution – including the monarchy – should expect to be free from scrutiny. I am taking her at her word. I have always been curious about the role of the monarchy in Britain’s public life. My father, Richard Dimbleby, who provided the commentary on the Queen’s coronation in 1953, was both an admirer of the Queen and an ardent monarchist. He called it, “the enduring strength of Britain and the wonder and envy of a large part of the world”. His passion was founded on the belief that the monarchy was a powerful force in keeping Britain united against the misery and chaos he had witnessed as a reporter during the Second World War. I came to monarchy from a different angle. I did not revere it in the way he did and I never understood the bowing and scraping that seemed to accompany the Queen wherever she went. That said, I followed in my father’s footsteps by accepting the job of commentator on a variety of formal state occasions, all of which provided fascinating challenges as a broadcaster – how much information to give, when to speak and when to stay silent. You could say I accepted the idea of monarchy without endorsing the flattery and flummery that went along with it. So, my enquiry into the nature of monarchy is not into whether Britain should be a monarchy or a republic, though inevitably I touch on that. It is a look at the institution itself, the powers and influence it wields, the inordinate wealth it has accumulated and the way it goes about creating an acceptable public image. This last being crucial, since only by retaining the support of a sufficient number of its citizens can it ensure its surviva…

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Celebrity Traitors fan favourite makes surprise entrance in exclusive look at epic TV event with comedy legends
type: item
date: 2025-11-28T13:27:53.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Warning: the clip below contains strong language.
encoded: Cult comedy wrestling event Clash of the Comics is set to be broadcast on TV for the first time ever – and RadioTimes.com has an exclusive look at Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler’s surprise cameo. The live show, which has been a staple at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe under the title The Wrestling, pits stand-up comedians against each other in the wrestling ring – with some pro wrestlers getting involved too. In this sneak peek at the show, which was filmed at the Eventim Apollo last month and is now available to stream on U, Ed Gamble introduces James Acaster’s mystery opponent – and it’s none other than former England rugby player turned fan-favourite Faithful, Marler. However, Joe Lycett soon appears and protests: "James said he challenged somebody from the world of comedy or wrestling. This is very clearly a beautiful former rugby player." Ed says: "That’s where you’re wrong. I’ve been training him up." Watch the clip above to find out how Marler's comedy training has paid off. Good luck, Acaster... Other comedians taking part in the event include a number of Taskmaster alumni, such as Maisie Adam, Rosie Jones and Phil Wang. Meanwhile, Lycett serves as event CEO, Ivo Graham as host and Greg James, Sara Pascoe and Nish Kumar are on commentary. Clash of the Comics is now available to stream on U, and will air on U& Dave at 9pm on 5th December. Add Clash of the Comics 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 Comedy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Avatar: Fire and Ash could be the end of the franchise, reveals director James Cameron
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date: 2025-11-28T13:12:52.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: Magazine
subject: News
description: The director has designed a failsafe in case he doesn't get the chance to make more Avatar movies.
encoded: Avatar director James Cameron has revealed the series' latest instalment, Fire and Ash, could mark the end of the franchise. Fire and Ash, Cameron's third Avatar film, is due to be released next month after a three-year wait, significantly shorter than the eight-year gap between the first and second films. Fire and Ash is technically the midpoint in an ambitious five-part film series, but in an interview for an upcoming issue of Radio Times Magazine (due out on Thursday 4th December 2025), Cameron revealed he designed the series so that its first three films feel like a complete trilogy. "If it all ends with this film that’s OK," he says. "Because it’s not a cliffhanger ending. It all resolves in a very satisfying way." The film is set only one year after the events of The Way of Water, and opens with the Sully family still living with the Metkayina clan whilst they grieve Neteyam's death. It will then introduce us to a new Na'vi tribe known as the Ash People, who live in a volatile volcanic region of Pandora and are in alliance with the human RDA causing conflict to escalate. If further entries do happen, however, Cameron already knows the direction they'll take. He explained that the fourth and fifth Avatar films would involve a six-year time jump and would feature Neytiri making her way to a dystopian Earth. The scripts are written ("they’re pretty good!"), and a portion of Avatar 4 has been filmed, but for now their fate depends on the box-office performance of Fire and Ash. "I would love to make those movies," says Cameron, sounding uncharacteristically cautious. "But I’m a bit more pessimistic than I normally would have been." His fear is that the media landscape has changed. "Cinema has become a few selected films that people believe will be an experience that’s worth leaving their homes for," he says. "Post-Covid and post-streaming, it’s a depressed industry right now. And it doesn’t seem to be bouncing back." Avatar: Fire and Ash will debut in cinemas on Fr…

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Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc is one of "most iconic" performances of our time, argue Wake Up Dead Man cast
type: item
date: 2025-11-28T11:00:20.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: The stars of the latest Knives Out film – including Kerry Washington, Cailee Spaeny and Andrew Scott – have lavished praise on the former James Bond star.
encoded: Given his incredibly popular turn as James Bond across five films and 15 years, few cinemagoers would ever have guessed there might one day be a debate as to who Daniel Craig's most iconic big screen character is. But three films into Rian Johnson's Knives Out series, the former 007 star has added another truly beloved character to his repertoire: sharp Southern sleuth Benoit Blanc. In Wake Up Dead Man, which arrives in select UK cinemas today ahead of a Netflix release next month, the detective has another tantalising case on his hands, this time against the backdrop of a small Catholic parish in upstate New York. As ever, the suspect list comprises a who's who of Hollywood talent – with Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close and Jeremy Renner among the potential culprits this time around – and it seems that all of those who took part greatly enjoyed watching Craig disappear into his role for a third time. "We had front row seats to one of the most iconic performances of our time, right?" said Kerry Washington, who stars as a church-going lawyer in the movie. "He's playing this character that has become his own universe. And so it was really fun to get to see it up close." She added that Craig worked the hardest of the whole cast – with the possible exception of O'Connor – and that he always showed up for every scene more prepared than anybody else in the ensemble. "And with more grace and kindness and goodwill than anybody else," she continued. "He's such a generous, kind, leader – and it made for an environment where we all wanted to do our best and be our best. "We knew we were on a championship team and we didn't want to drop the ball, so it was fun to have somebody like Daniel as your creative leader, your team captain." View oEmbed on the source website Meanwhile, Priscilla and Alien: Romulus star Cailee Spaeny, who plays a former concert cellist, laughed that it was "quite jarring" watching him go from embodying Blanc to "snap[ping] right back into being Daniel Craig". …

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Take a trip back through 62 years of Doctor Who in Radio Times covers
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date: 2025-11-28T09:47:24.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: 60 Days of Doctor Who
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Exclusive
description: What's your favourite?
encoded: When it comes to the history of Doctor Who, Radio Times has got it covered. From the earliest days of the iconic sci-fi through to its cancellation in 1989 and revival in 2005, Radio Times has documented everything. Most recently Doctor Who has celebrated a massive 62 years on screen – so, to mark the milestone, we're looking back on our Doctor Who-themed Radio Times covers and the icons who featured. Check out the gallery below for some of our favourites: View Gallery on the source website It's a busy time for Doctor Who, with the upcoming spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea, set to air this December. The BBC also recently confirmed the future of the main show, revealing that the deal with Disney is no longer in place. However, the Doctor and the TARDIS will be back in action next Christmas, with showrunner Russell T Davies set to pen a new festive special. Recently chatting exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Davies revealed the status of that special. Asked whether he's started writing the special, Davies told us: "Not at the moment because I'm busy on [The War Between the Land and the Sea]. I'm also shooting a show in Manchester, so next year my plate clears and we'll get to work on that." While he's keeping quiet on the details, Davies also confirmed he's got the plot all worked out, saying: "I know exactly what happens in it, don't worry about that." The War Between the Land and the Sea is coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7th December. Doctor Who is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Add The War Between the Land and the Sea to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-o…

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Blue Moon true story: How Richard Linklater tackles Rodgers and Hart story with "fanciful imagination"
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date: 2025-11-28T08:00:56.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
description: Ethan Hawke stars as the legendary lyricist in this excellent drama, which has just opened in UK cinemas.
encoded: Whenever the greatest songwriting collaborations of all time are discussed – certainly as far as musical theatre is concerned – the partnership between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein III is invariably one of the first to come up. The pair dreamed up a number of musicals which are now considered undeniable parts of the canon, with the likes of Oklahoma!, The King and I and The Sound of Music all standing among the most beloved shows of all time. But of course, this was not Rodgers's first songwriting partnership. For years before, he had worked closely with Lorenz 'Larry' Hart on several Broadway productions, with the duo creating classic American songbook standards like The Lady Is a Tramp, Manhattan, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered and My Funny Valentine. The ending of that partnership, right when Rodgers's new collaboration with Hammerstein was on the ascendancy, is now the subject of a new film from director Richard Linklater, which is named after perhaps Hart's most iconic number: Blue Moon. The film is all set on one evening after the Broadway premiere of Oklahoma!, and sees Ethan Hawke take on the role of Hart, with Andrew Scott on impeccable form as Rodgers, and Margaret Qualley stepping into a key role as Elizabeth Weiland – a Yale art student with home Hart was besotted. The script by Robert Kaplow (Me and Orson Welles) is actually adapted from letters between Weiland and Hart, although Linklater stresses that the film is "inspired by", rather than based on, those letters. "The source is Larry's life," he explained. "And certainly you get to know a lot about that – these letters do exist. They're from her, and, you know, she's kind of self absorbed, but she's referencing time she spent with Larry. "So Robert just took that as an inspiration for a big jumping off point to express something else. This whole thing's kind of a fanciful imagination of what could have happened on this night? It did happen [in that] there was this night Oklahoma opened. …

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Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster reveal how one Christy scene was "ruined" while filming
type: item
date: 2025-11-28T08:00:44.000Z
creator: Chezelle Bingham
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Sydney Sweeney and Ben Foster shared how one particular tiny cast member derailed a moment on set.
encoded: Christy Martin's self-titled biopic Christy is now available to watch in UK cinemas several weeks after its US release, telling the inspiring and, at times, deeply harrowing story of Martin, who rose to boxing stardom in the '90s and early '00s – and does not shy away from depicting the most intense parts of Martin's life. Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney leads the cast, and gives a career-best performance as the titular boxer. She is joined by actor Ben Foster, who plays Christy's ex-husband James V Martin – who was convicted of the attempted second-degree murder of his wife in 2010. Among the film's gentler presences are Christy Martin's Pomeranian dogs – one first named Casey, and now, one named Champ – the latter of whom is often pictured with Martin at premieres and other public events. And it appears that the canine certainly made his presence known behind-the-scenes of Christy, as Sweeney and Foster shared in an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com. Foster recalled: "Christy and I didn't speak on set, and that's very appropriate. But I'll say that a beautiful backwards compliment was that she was nearby in a scene holding Champ, the real dog. "And when I walked in, the dog ruined the take by barking over [Sweeney's] dialogue. "And I was like, 'Oh okay, good. It's making people uncomfortable in the right ways'." Smiling, Sweeney added: "The dog knew." Sweeney herself also shared some of her memories working with the dog actor in the film and who, as it seems, had very little interest in stardom. "The dog did not wanna bond with anyone," Sweeney laughed. "This dog was not aware that the dog was in a movie. "Honestly, the shot when I'm like shadowboxing outside the trailer. We got so lucky that Casey stayed in frame, because the dog did not want to be in any scene, unfortunately. "Casey thought she was just there for more friends and just wanted to hang out." She also added: "I think the dog was the wrong gender. I can't pinpoint exactly, but I want to say the do…

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Doctor Who boss reveals how new spin-off is linked to Torchwood: Children of Earth
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date: 2025-11-28T08:00:13.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: There's one big link between the two spin-offs.
encoded: As Doctor Who fans prepare to dive head-first into a brand new spin-off with the forthcoming five-part series The War Between the Land and the Sea, the show’s creator and franchise stalwart – has opened up about any further Whoniverse connections. The mini series features UNIT (Unified Intelligence Taskforce) commander-in-chief Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave), Colonel Christofer Ibrahim (Alexander Devrient) and newcomer Barclay (Russell Tovey), as they attempt to halt the growing international crisis between mankind and the Doctor’s old enemy, The Sea Devils. Along with spotlighting the iconic ancient foes – who first faced off against Jon Pertwee’s Third Doctor back in 1972 – the new chapter has direct links to early noughties spin-off Torchwood, particularly its third season, Children of Earth, most prominently, the return of Colin McFarlane's General Austin Pierce. When asked about potential ties, showrunner and writer Russell T Davies exclusively told RadioTimes.com: “I think you’ll have fun if you watch this and Children of Earth together, because they’re both about alien species – or otherworldly species – encountering the human race in an ambassadorial context.” Eagle-eyed Torchwood fans will undoubtedly want to move this to the top of their watchlist, as Davies confirmed: “We use a lot of the same sets as we used in Children of Earth… you’ll see a lot of the same staircases appear, a lot of the same corridors… It’s in the same world.” In one of the spin-off show’s darkest arcs, the hugely popular third instalment saw the alien race known as 456 return to Earth, demanding the British government hand over 10 per cent of the world's children – or they would destroy the human race. As a result, the government ordered the assassination of all Torchwood members in an attempt to cover up their past involvement with the aliens dating back to 1965, with disastrous consequences for the covert team. The upcoming UNIT-centric spin-off features a similarly tense…

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The 5 films that influenced Vecna's chilling transformation in Stranger Things season 5 – revealed by star Jamie Campbell Bower
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date: 2025-11-27T17:00:18.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: Video
description: Did you spot the parallels?
encoded: *Warning: Major spoilers for Stranger Things season 5 episodes 1-4 ahead.* With the arrival of Stranger Things season 5 comes the return of the villainous Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower – only, this time, he's got a very different air about him. Now, Vecna is targeting the children of Hawkins, starting with Holly Wheeler (now played by new cast member Nell Fisher). It's giving major Child Catcher vibes, with Bower opening up about some of the major films that influenced him and the Duffer Brothers when creating the Vecna/Henry Creel of season 5. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Bower teased that Vecna has "unfinished business" with Noah Schnapp's Will Byers. He added: "For this season, I think it's important for me to remember and to talk about the idea that this is a presentation. This is not Henry in real life, because there is no Henry in real life now. So this is very much like, how much of myself can I show you, and be nice with you, in order to win? "[That] is a terrifying thing to be playing as an actor, because [usually] you want to be handing over that truth as much as possible, but obviously you have to be burying that, and hopefully the person opposite you doesn't see that you're burying that as well. "Matt and Ross [Duffer] have a a huge pool of reference to pull from, and I found myself pulling from that reference as well, and I had a great time doing it." So, if you want to fully understand Vecna's chilling transformation for the final season of Stranger Things, here's every film you need to watch. If you've already raced through the season, check out our ending explained, or relive the music of the season 5 soundtrack! 1. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) Bower explained that he used both the real version of Mister Rogers, and the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, to as a reference for season 5's Henry Creel. 2019 movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a biographical drama, which sees Hanks star as the iconic host …

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Doctor Who boss reveals future of new spin-off – and promises "powerful" credits scene
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date: 2025-11-27T15:25:38.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: "Stay tuned for the very end, keep watching.”
encoded: As Doctor Who fans count down the days to spin-off series The War Between the Land and the Sea, the show’s creator and stars have shared an intriguing new teaser about the five-part BBC drama. Billed as a miniseries launching on BBC One and iPlayer, the upcoming UNIT-centric (Unified Intelligence Taskforce) show – starring Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jemma Redgrave – will feature a “powerful” end-credits scene that is sure to excite Whovians. Asked whether The War Between the Land and the Sea is strictly a standalone series, showrunner and writer Russell T Davies exclusively told RadioTimes.com: "It's a complete story – it absolutely ends... and I will say, stay tuned for the very end, keep watching.” While the Doctor Who stalwart is keeping quiet on the exact specifics, he confirmed that fans should temper their expectations regarding a potential cameo from the Time Lord, clarifying: “That doesn't mean... that sounds like the Doctor appears – that's not what happens! But within the story, the credits start to roll... keep watching!” As we await the next slice of timey-wimey adventure following that huge Billie Piper-shaped cliffhanger ahead of the 2026 Christmas special, it’s encouraging to see the BBC continue to expand the franchise with another spin-off, joining beloved shows Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Class. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/541153-8570b41.jpg" width="5197" height="3465" alt="Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt in The War Between the Land and the Sea. He is in front of an orange, firey background on the left and she is in front of a blue, sea background on the right. Their hands are touching in the middle." title="541153" /> With a powerful geopolitical eco-thriller plot spotlighting the effects of pollution and the climate crisis within the iconic Sea Devils’ (aka Homo Aqua) realm, fans can look forward to a compelling drama set within the beloved un…

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Daniel Craig reveals why he thinks the Knives Out films are not "whodunnits" at all
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date: 2025-11-27T14:00:36.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: Magazine
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: "Those are the worst kind of movies."
encoded: With Wake Up Dead Man now in cinemas, audiences are getting to enjoy the latest addition to Rian Johnson's series of Knives Out mysteries, starring Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc. This latest film, which also stars Josh O'Connor, sees Blanc investigating the murder of a charismatic priest, with a line-up of suspects played by Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack and Thomas Haden Church. However, speaking in the upcoming issue of Radio Times magazine alongside O'Connor and Close, Craig has been quick to shut down the idea that the Knives Out films are Whodunnits – and he has explained why. In the interview, which will be included in the magazine released on Saturday 29th November, Close described the film as "Shakespearean", adding: "There’s a certain kind of order, then disorder comes in, and then it’s restored, either comically or with drama. And I love the ending of this movie. I think it will surprise people." When it was then put to Craig that perhaps audiences like whodunnits so much because they allow us to confront weighty topics while also being entertained, the actor was quick to cut in and say that "these movies are not whodunnits". "Those are the worst kind of movies," Craig said. "Yes, there is a denouement at the end, but it’s a denouement with a twist. And that’s part of its genius." Wake Up Dead Man, which will arrive on Netflix in December, is the third instalment in the franchise, and while there isn't a fourth currently in development, Johnson has said there's a good chance he will return to the series in future. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the BFI London Film Festival, Johnson said he would come back "as long as Daniel and I have fun doing it, and he wants to do them, as long as audiences like them, and also as long as we can keep challenging ourselves and coming up with something that’s genuinely new." The next issue of Radio Times is out on Saturday 29th November – subscri…

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Shetland's Ashley Jensen said her arrival as new DI could have "gone one way or another"
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date: 2025-11-27T12:05:07.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: "When I got this, I just thought, 'I'm doing a six part series with this character and that's it.'"
encoded: Joining a show in its 8th season, and as a replacement for a lead character who's loved by fans, is not for the faint of heart. But when Ashley Jensen joined Shetland as Douglas Henshall's replacement, she had no expectations about her future on the BBC crime drama. "I think when you've started at the bottom in your career, which is what I did, going in and doing two lines in something, and doing a play where you take the set in the back of a van, put it up, do the show, take it down and go to the next, I think when you started there, it's actually a very good grounding to taking nothing for granted," she told RadioTimes.com. "And when I got this, I just thought, 'I'm doing a six-part series with this character and that's it,' – and I wasn't under option to do any more than that. So when we did the first one and then it suddenly got two [more seasons] off the back of that, it was a nice feeling because it could have gone one way or another." Jensen went on to praise the manner in which her character DI Ruth Calder was introduced – a moment she believes could have been make or break for Shetland. "I think what they did very cleverly was they kept very much the essence of the show, and Calder's whole super objective of the first series was, 'I want to get the hell away from here.' She never came on and was Billy big boots going, 'I've come to take over.' Everyone would be like that, 'Who are you?' And I think the audience would have done that. But instead, it led them in, it teased them in a wee bit more. "It kept everything and it elevated you [gestures to Alison O'Donnell], which I think the audience were crying out for. They wanted to know a bit more of Tosh." O'Donnell, who plays Calder's partner, DI "Tosh" McIntosh, echoed those comments. "They got both, didn't they?" she said. "Anyone who was feeling, 'My heart's with Perez,' they could go on the journey with her – like, 'Oh, who's this newcomer, and she doesn't even want to be here.' "There was this softly, sof…

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