Why won't there be a Tell Me Lies season 4?
It's time to bid farewell to Tell Me Lies.
*Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Tell Me Lies season 3.* After a particularly stress-inducing third season, Tell Me Lies has now come to an end with its final episode, which brought more twists than we could have imagined and saw Lucy (Grace Van Patten) face some serious consequences. Initially just a drama centred on one toxic relationship, Tell Me Lies has continued to grow in popularity and now, in its third season, the series has been quite the hit for Hulu. So, it may come as a surprise to fans that it's been confirmed there's to be no more of the show. Ahead of the series finale, creator Meaghan Oppenheimer announced that it would be the final ever episode of Tell Me Lies. In her statement via Instagram, she said that "ultimately we felt it had reached its natural conclusion". The news has surprised fans, not least because the show continues to be the talk of the internet. Some have begged for a spin-off, some decried the amount of episodes this season and others have underlined the fact that some questions are still left unanswered. But just why won't there be a fourth season of Tell Me Lies? Read on to find out. Why won't there be a Tell Me Lies season 4? It'll probably go down in modern TV history – ahead of the anticipated finale of Tell Me Lies, its showrunner dropped a surprise announcement that the drama wouldn't actually be returning for any more. Shows not returning aren't anything new in the entertainment landscape but when Tell Me Lies has continued to grow its audience, spawn plenty of social conversation and generate a return that saw viewership figures up 150 per cent from season 1, it seems like quite the shocker to end it so abruptly. But hey, that's life, and ahead of the season 3 finale, creator Meaghan Oppenheimer had said that a three season-long arc was what she had initially envisioned for the show. She's stuck firm to the vision she had for the series adaptation, which is based on the book by Carola Lovering, but it will nonetheless come as a bittersweet moment for fans. Taking to Instagram ahead of the final episode, Oppenheimer posted a picture of her and the cast on the red carpet of the Tell Me Lies season 3 premiere. Alongside the picture, she wrote in a lengthy caption: "After three amazing seasons of Tell Me Lies, tonight’s episode will be the series finale. This was always the ending my writing team and I had in mind, and we are insanely proud of it. "Your incredible response to this season inspired us to explore whether there was another organic way to continue the story, but ultimately we felt it had reached its natural conclusion. My main goal has always been to protect the quality of the show and give you the best experience I can give you. "And so, while it is bittersweet to leave something that has been such a happy experience, I am very grateful that we are able to tell a complete story with an intentional ending - a privilege very few shows get. Thank you for loving our show. We are excited to bring you more stories in the near future." In an interview with Deadline in line with the announcement of the show coming to an end, Oppenheimer said that she was always thinking of this as the last, admitting: "I think three seasons is the perfect amount." On her decision to end the show, she said: "Obviously we love making the show, and I love our audience, but I had had so many conversations with our writers, and when you actually look at what could happen next, Lucy’s not in school anymore. Most of the cast are graduating college in the future. They’re all living in different places. They’re not in the same industry. "There’s not a lot connecting them, so, while I think it’s such a privilege to know when a show is ending and be able to write an ending and quit while you’re ahead, it’s hard. For me, it was just about do I think there’s another season in here that’s going to be as good, that’s not going to feel like a completely different show? And I felt like it would have to be completely re-imagined. The framing device is over. "So yeah, while it’s difficult, I think the worst case scenario would be turning in something I didn’t believe in. And also just knowing how much the cast loved this ending, and they were the people who’d been embodying these characters for so long. That gave me a lot of peace about it." As Oppenheimer states, Tell Me Lies left in a pretty good spot – we saw how Stephen (Jackson White) ruined yet another occasion by revealing Bree (Catherine Missal) and Wrigley's (Spencer House) affair, the fact that Bree knew Evan (Branden Cook) and Lucy (Grace Van Patten) had slept together, and that he wasn't the one to leak the incriminating confession tape of Lucy but that it was actually her best friend Bree. We saw that Lucy was expelled from Baird but in terms of the years between college and the wedding in 2015, there were obviously some gaps in our timeline. What did Lucy do after being kicked out of college? How did Bree manage to keep in contact with Lucy as a best friend but didn't think it odd that Pippa (Sonia Mena) kept her distance? How did Stephen even cross paths with Lucy's former best friend Lydia (Natalee Linez) again to woo her and propose? How come Alex (Costa D'Angelo) wasn't at Bree's wedding, seeing as the pair reunited and seemed closer than ever in the finale? And did Oliver (Tom Ellis) actually get away with pulling the wool over everybody's eyes in relation to his predatory ways? There are plenty of questions left unanswered but at the end of the episode, with Lucy laughing out in semi-disbelief at having been duped by Stephen once again, it could be interpreted that she actually ended up having the last laugh by allowing him to think he'd won and finally being free of him. At least, that's how we'll finish the series thinking of things! Tell Me Lies season 3 is available to stream on Disney+ in the UK, along with seasons 1 and 2. In the US, it airs on Hulu. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr confirmed to lead all-new castle-based reality show
After Clarkson's Farm, is it now time for Carr's Castle?
Celebrity Traitors star Alan Carr is set to lead a new TV series, which will document his search for his “very own castle”. The new Disney+/ Hulu series, currently going by the working title Castle Man, will follow the Picture Slam comedian as he attempts to find, buy and run a historic castle. A synopsis for the show reads: “With Alan’s 50th birthday fast approaching, he finds himself at a moment of reckoning, taking stock of where he is and where he wants to be. “He has long dreamed of owning a grand château, but after a transformative and iconic stay at The Traitors‘ castle, that fantasy will now become a reality – or will it?" The synopsis continues: "He doesn’t just want to visit a castle, he wants to build a life in one, a leap of faith driven entirely by Alan himself.” Carr said in a statement: “Some men, when they have a midlife crisis, buy a Lamborghini or grow a ponytail, but me? I want my very own castle." He continued: "Since I was a boy in Northampton, I’ve always dreamt big, and have always been enchanted with the history and romance of a stately home and as I turn 50, I feel it’s my time. "All I want is a turret to call my own – get me over that drawbridge!” Read more: Inside No. 9 favourite tipped to be in talks for Celebrity Traitors season 2 Celebrity Traitors season 2 tipped to star BAFTA winner and EastEnders legend after 'turning down' first run This new adventure comes after Carr's success on the first season of The Celebrity Traitors last year. After becoming one of the Traitors early on in the competition, Carr went on to deceive his fellow contestants and become the sole winner of the star-studded spin-off. He also fronts a BBC renovation series alongside Amanda Holden, with Amanda & Alan's Greek Job airing Fridays at 7:30pm on BBC One and available now on iPlayer. Watch Alan Carr and Amanda Holden talk to Radio Times for our Two's Company series: View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Only Murders in the Building season 5: NYC filming locations to visit
Planning a city break in the Big Apple? Here are some must-see gems to pack into a long weekend.
Cole Porter may have made a song and dance about Paris in the spring time, but I’ve always had a thing for New York in autumn. What’s not to love, with the oaks turning bronze in Madison Square Park, and the Japanese zelkova trees deepening to purple along the upper reaches of Broadway. There’s an added reason to be in a New York state of mind this September. Hit comedy Only Murders in the Building (OMITB) returns to Disney+ for a fifth season. As before, it stars Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and Martin Short as friends who live in a palatial apartment block, the Arconia. In each series, a grisly murder takes place in the property, which the three – keen sleuths who even begin their own crime podcast – set out to solve. Visually the drama is life-affirming, a love letter to the city’s rich, bohemian, art-loving Upper West Side, where so much drama unfolds that the best verdict I’ve read by a reviewer of the series is that it feels as if “Nora Ephron had made a murder mystery.” Mood-wise, it’s quintessentially Ephron (creator of screen romances When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle, known for its saccharine denouement atop the Empire State); Woody Allen, too, come to think of it (see 1977’s Annie Hall, with Diane Keaton), only with corpses. The plot line may be fanciful, involving, in this series: “a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia,” but OMITB is a beautiful salute to the megawatt screen magnetism of Manhattan, bathed in autumnal light, with locations you could build your own long-weekend NYC itinerary around. I love almost everything about New York, having been lured back repeatedly by its rollicking nightlife and laid-back neighbourhood food scenes in the East, West and Greenwich villages. There’s the thrill of on-and-off-Broadway theatre and the photo-appeal of the seasonal farmers’ markets in squares and parks, piled high with fruit and veg in traffic-light colours. Best of all I love its architecture: that inimitable after-dark cityscape of diamond lights and charcoal-black skyscrapers; and Manhattan’s trademark turn-of-the-20th-century neoclassical edifices with their pediments and columns, recalling the buildings of the Ringstrasse boulevard in Vienna – on steroids. There’s no need to be an architect anorak to enjoy all this masonry, but seeing it is crucial to the NY experience. Simply wander and gape, from Harlem down to the Lower East Side. For full OMITB appreciation, you’ll want to stay on the Upper West Side, so check in locally, at Hotel Belleclaire, a slab of Secessionist whimsy cut with Art Nouveau, where Broadway meets W77th Street. Alternatively, there’s The Lucerne, a regal brownstone a block or two away or, for special-occasion indulgence, the Mandarin Oriental on Columbus Circle , towering over the copper foliage of Central Park. Now step out into the Upper West Side and explore. For starters there’s the fictional Arconia building, home of the OMITB protagonists. A real property called the Belnord, it has hogged a whole block at the corner of W86th Street and Broadway since 1909, with its grand fountain visible through golden gates. You can’t go in, but you can admire the muscular might of its Italian Renaissance Revival walls and windows: 14 storeys of elegant limestone, brick and heavy cornice-overhang. Close by, at 129 W81st Street, fans of Seinfeld can pay homage at the facade of Jerry’s fictional apartment (sets in LA were used for the interiors). Ditto the frontage of Will Truman’s pad from sitcom Will & Grace: crane your neck, point and shoot at 155 Riverside Drive. Among other famous Upper West Side buildings is the American Museum of Natural History, which is essential viewing for October half term holidaying families: there’s even a Night at the Museum self-guided tour linking the real exhibits behind the characters featured in the celebrated movies. Spot the blue whale dangling on high, and the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Opera and New York Philharmonic have their home at the nearby Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts. Cubic, avant-garde and airy, its facilities make up a spectacular display of mid-century modernism: a must-see for devotees of architects Philip Johnson and Eero Saarinen. Autumnal highlights include a performance by Andrea Bocelli. While in the neighbourhood you might take time to honour the memory of John Lennon, who was murdered 45 years ago this December outside the Dakota building, where he shared an apartment with Yoko Ono. Strawberry Fields, a memorial area of plants, pathway and stones, including a mosaic in tribute, lies just across the way in Central Park. While a sombre place to wander and remember, it was devised to be a living landscape that changes over time. Sit awhile then head on into the New York dusk where, with extraordinary energy, life goes on. Sign up to our mailing list to receive more content like this from Radio Times Travel, Shop and Money - click here Only Murders in the Building season 5 is airing now on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK, with new episodes released weekly. Seasons 1-4 are available to stream on Disney Plus – sign up to Disney Plus from £4.99 a month or £89.90 a year now. 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The Handmaid's Tale ending explained: Goodbye June, hello Hannah
*Warning: This article contains full spoilers for The Handmaid's Tale season 6, which has aired in the US on 27th May.* And just like that, The Handmaid's Tale has drawn to a close after six seasons and 66 episodes of horror, heartbreak and fleeting moments of hope from June, Moira, Luke and all of the characters who fought back against Gilead, however hard the regime tried to destroy them. "It's not the first show I’ve ended," Elisabeth Moss said in an interview with Vanity Fair, acknowledging how difficult it can be to stick the landing. "It is impossible to make everyone happy. "Look: When I see a show, I tend to buy into whatever the creators of the show put forward as their ending. I'm the type of person who is like, if that’s the way that they think this show ends, then that’s the way that it ends. "I loved the ending of The Sopranos, of Breaking Bad, of Seinfeld. The ending of Friday Night Lights is amazing.” Moss went on to describe the ending of The Handmaid's Tale as "honestly perfection". "And I would never have settled for anything less than perfection when it came to this ending," she added. But what actually happens to June in the show? And how does it differ from the book? Plus, what's next, now that spin-off The Testaments has been announced? Read on for a full rundown of The Handmaid's Tale season 6 finale. The Handmaid's Tale finale explained: What happened to every major player at the end? What happened to June in The Handmaid's Tale season 6? The episode opened with June narrating what had happened in the aftermath of the initial strike on Boston in episode 9, which was carried out by Mayday and the US army. With the city's Commanders firmly out of the way, courtesy of Lawrence's sacrifice, the regime had begun evacuating and, in the end, it only took 19 days to take it back. A US flag was hoisted outside a church. Later, June watched on as a red cloak burned on a bonfire. But, as she noted, that was just the beginning. Other cities, then states, still needed to be toppled, Colorado being one, where Hannah had been living with the Mackenzies, that is until a number of the western district commanders had been promoted, meaning she's now based in DC, which is 2,000 miles closer. Not that distance would have stopped her. June won't rest until she brings her daughter home, which sadly means leaving Nichole with her mother Holly for a little while longer. How long, she couldn't say. "I'm not safe, and neither are you, and they are never going to stop coming for us," she said. "And even when we're gone, they're going to come for our children and our grandchildren. "Fighting may not get us everything, but we don't have a choice because not fighting is what got us Gilead in the first place. And Gilead doesn't need to be beaten, it needs to be broken." It was during that conversation that Holly also encouraged June to write a book about what she'd endured, and is still enduring, but she initially resisted. "It's not a very good story," she said. "There is so much violence and fear and loss." But Holly was quick to chime in. "No, it's about never giving up," she responded. "This is the story for people who may never find their babies, who will never give up trying. Write it for your daughters, June. Tell them who their mother was." And that's exactly what she began to do. In the drama's final moments, she went back to the Waterford house and entered her old room, where 'Nolite te Bastardes Carborundorum', don't let the b**tards grind you down, had been graffitied on the wall in white paint. After taking it all in, June perched on the windowsill. She then symbolically extended her hand towards Hannah, who also reached out to touch her, in turn saying goodbye to The Handmaid's Tale and hello to The Testaments, which follows three central characters, Agnes (Hannah), Daisy (Nicole), who is living with adoptive parents in Canada), and Aunt Lydia. "For these young women, growing up in Gilead is all they have ever known, having no tangible memories of the outside world prior to their indoctrination into this life," reads the official synopsis. "Facing the prospect of being married off and living a life of servitude, they will be forced to search for allies, both new and old, to help in their fight for freedom and the life they deserve." The Testaments adaptation will, you think, also make reference to June – and possibly even give us a glimpse of her (we’re not buying Elisabeth Moss’s word that she won’t feature). But before the final credits rolled on The Handmaid's Tale, June pulled out a tape recorder and began to tell her story. The truth will set you, and the world, free. Why was June not reunited with Hannah? Unfortunately, the finale didn't reunite June with her daughter, and instead, her fight to save Hannah (Jordana Blake) from Gilead is still ongoing when the curtains close. Showrunners Yahlin Chang and Eric Tuchman previously explained why the show couldn't reunite the pair because of the forthcoming sequel The Testaments. Speaking with the Los Angeles Times, Chang said: "Given that our hands were tied, unfortunately, and we could not bring June and Hannah together because of The Testaments, which was something that we really struggled with — I struggled with, speaking for myself — not giving people what they wanted or what I wanted, the idea of her telling the story to Hannah was just so emotionally captivating." Tuchman added: "Knowing we couldn’t reunite June and Hannah, it was heartbreaking because we’re certainly aware of how much the audience was longing for that. It seemed to be what was driving June over the course of the whole series." He added: "But once we found out that we couldn’t do that, that there was that boundary that we had to respect, when I think about it now, it shifted what her emotional engine became: What does it mean to keep going when you don’t get what you want and what you are hoping for, and what if that might never happen? "It actually feels like a really powerful message now — that you keep going; you never stop loving and hoping and wishing and dreaming, and whatever obstacles come your way, certainly as a parent, you’re going to do whatever it takes to keep moving forward." What happened to Luke and Moira in The Handmaid's Tale season 6? Luke is now wholly dedicated to defeating Gilead. He informed June that he's heading to the border near New York with Moira and Mayday to raise hell there. Then he'll come and find June and, together, they'll bring Hannah home. But it's not clear if they'll ever see one another again. And even if they do reunite, it can never truly be as it was. "We're so different now," he said. "Both of us. We don't know each other like we did before." And like Holly, Luke also encouraged June to write a book about her life in Gilead. "It wasn't all horrors, right?" he said. "You had people that helped you, like Janine, Emily, Lawrence, and Nick; people who loved you, people who you loved. "They're all worth remembering." And speaking of Emily, Alexis Bledel's character made a surprise cameo in the finale while June was taking a walk. She had been living as a Martha under the roof of a Commander friend in Bridgeport, Connecticut, which is a "hotspot for the rebellion". She also told June that she was still able to keep in touch with her family, who were as solid a unit as they'd even been, despite the distance between them, in turn giving June hope that her family could do the same. What happened to Serena in The Handmaid's Tale season 6? Serena's future is perhaps the most uncertain. Having turned her back on Gilead by playing an instrumental role in the death of her second husband, Commander Wharton, and his colleagues, she's now a refugee and is currently being housed in a shelter with her son Noah. "You're all I need, you're all I ever wanted," she said while holding him tightly. She obviously can't go back to Gilead, nor would she want to, and she can't currently secure a passport from Canada or the EU, which leaves her in limbo. But she carries June's forgiveness (for real this time) with her after expressing her shame for the pain she had inflicted upon her during their emotional final farewell. What happened to Janine and Aunt Lydia in The Handmaid's Tale season 6? Janine was finally released from the clutches of Gilead, thanks to Aunt Lydia. In the middle of the night, June travelled to the regime's new border, with Mark, where Janine was dumped by two Guardians. But she wasn't alone. Naomi Lawrence also emerged, flanked by Lydia, with Janine's daughter Angela and returned her to her rightful mother. But while Janine's story ends there, as previously mentioned Aunt Lydia will return to our screens in The Testaments, which picks up 15 years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale in the book, but actor Ann Dowd has said it will be "four to five years" in the show. "I think that her level of control is kind of getting sapped by herself," said Miller in line with the season 6 premiere of The Handmaid's Tale (via Deadline). "She’s undercutting herself and saying, 'I want to control these women, but I can’t, because I feel like that’s wrong,' and she’s a very right and wrong person. "But I think that what she does, what this season brings her to, is the idea that... what happens to someone who enjoys control when they realise they have nothing? They don’t just fold under. What happens as we move forward and as we move into The Testaments is she tries to get more control. "What becomes someone like Lydia, who has not just desire to be in control, but confidence and actual competence in being in control? What happens to someone like that? Well, they don’t just sit by the wayside. They actually, if you tell them no and beat them up, they take your country." Who died in The Handmaid's Tale season 6? Episode 9 seemingly showed the deaths of two ally commanders, Nick Blaine (Max Minghella) and Joseph Lawrence (Bradley Whitford), as well as several other commanders. Their deaths arose after June and US representative Mark Tuello (Sam Jaeger) conspired with Commander Lawrence to bring a bomb onto a plane transporting commanders to Washington, where they will plan Gilead’s retaliation. While Lawrence’s initial plan was to plant the bomb on the plane and leave, things were complicated when the commanders arrived onto the plane earlier than expected – and Lawrence ultimately decided to sacrifice his own life for the cause. Just before the plane sets off, Nick also joined them, sealing his fate. How does The Handmaid's Tale book end? Atwood’s book ends on a somewhat ambiguous note. On returning to the Waterford household after carrying out her shopping duties, June is confronted by Serena, who has discovered the dress that she wore to Jezebel’s with the Commander. But later that night, before she can unleash whatever punishment she might have had planned on her Handmaid, Nick arrives, and he’s not alone. Along with a pair of Eyes, he enters the house and heads to June's room, where he informs her that this is Mayday's doing. They're getting her out. But she doesn't know if he's telling the truth or if this is just a means of encouraging her to climb into the black van that’s waiting, without any fuss, which she does. "And so I step up, into the darkness within; or else the light." And that's the last we hear of June, that is until the epilogue, which is a partial transcript from a Symposium on Gileadean Studies conducted by two professors in the year 2195. We learn that she recorded part of what happened to her onto tapes, which were discovered on the edges of Gilead, which has long since fallen, near the Canadian border, and have since been written up into 'The Handmaid’s Tale'. So, it seems that Nick was likely telling the truth, that he was indeed part of the resistance, and that June managed to make it all way to the border, although we do not find out if she made it across or if she was captured, right at the death. The Handmaid's Tale airs on Hulu in the US and Channel 4 in the UK. Add The Handmaid's Tale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Handmaid's Tale season 6 episode 10 release schedule: When does the final episode come out?
The Handmaid’s Tale is back on our screens with the sixth and final season, plunging audiences back into the God-awful world of Gilead one last time. Adapted from the seminal 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood, the series tells the story of life in Gilead, a dystopian vision of an alternative United States where the few remaining fertile women are assigned to bear children for elite couples that are struggling to conceive. The new season picks up after season 5's agonising cliffhanger, which saw June and Serena boarding a train to flee Canada, and follows June as she joins forces with the handmaids and attempts to bring down Gilead once and for all. Things were certainly hotting up in the recently released ninth episode as June (Elisabeth Moss) led a rebellion against the Commanders of Gilead – a moment which was fittingly accompanied by Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version), a track from Taylor Swift's hotly-anticipated re-release of her album Reputation. Wondering when the tenth and final episode of The Handmaid's Tale is set to be released in the US, and what the schedule is in the UK, too? Read on for everything you need to know. When do new episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 come out? New episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 6 are being released in the US on Tuesdays on Hulu at midnight ET in the US. Meanwhile in the UK, new episodes of season 6 are dropping weekly on Channel 4 and Amazon Prime Video on Saturdays at 9pm. When will The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 episode 10 come out? The first three episodes of season 6 arrived on Hulu on Tuesday 8th April in the US, with episodes then airing weekly, meaning the tenth and final episode is set to arrive on Tuesday 27th May. The UK schedule trails a few weeks behind the US, where episodes began airing on 3rd May on Channel 4 and Amazon Prime Video, before dropping one week at a time. This means that, in the UK, the finale is expected to land on Saturday 5th July. How many episodes are there in The Handmaid’s Tale season 6? There are 10 episodes in The Handmaid's Tale season 6, marking a reduction in episodes from the previous instalment, which had 13. While season 6 is set to mark the end of the series, fans will be thrilled to hear that there are plans for Atwood's 2019 novel The Testaments – which revisits the dystopia of The Handmaid's Tale – to also be given the TV treatment. The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 full episode release schedule The full Hulu release schedule is as follows: Episode 1 - Train - 8th April 2025 (out now) Episode 2 - Exile - 8th April 2025 (out now) Episode 3 - Devotion - 8th April 2025 (out now) Episode 4 - Promotion - 15th April 2025 (out now) Episode 5 - Janine - 22nd April 2025 (out now) Episode 6 - Surprise - 29th April 2025 (out now) Episode 7 - Shattered - 6th May 2025 (out now) Episode 8 - Exodus - 13th May 2025 (out now) Episode 9 - Execution - 20th May 2025 (out now) Episode 10 - The Handmaid's Tale - 27th May 2025 The Handmaid's Tale airs on Channel 4 and Prime Video in the UK – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Handmaid's Tale's Aunt Lydia is confronted by a ghost – and turns towards the light
*Warning: This article contains full spoilers for The Handmaid's Tale season 6 episode 8, which has aired in the US but is yet to air in the UK.* After Mayday's plot to target Jezebel's was thwarted by Nick, who relayed the details to Commander Wharton to ensure his own survival, it looked like the resistance was all out of ideas for the time being, while June appeared to have given up entirely. But during a heated conversation with Commander Lawrence, in which he needled her for deciding to walk away from the rebellion, the expression on June's face shifted from defeated to devilish. The answer to their latest setback was staring them right in the face: Serena and Commander Wharton's wedding, duh. But how to go about it? Enter Rita, who laced Serena's wedding cake with a sedative that would take effect shortly after the who's who of Gilead had returned to their homes, which is when the Handmaids, armed with daggers, would let them have it in whichever way they saw fit. The throat, perhaps? Or how about an eye (for an eye)? The choice is yours! As punishment for the torture he'd inflicted upon Janine, June opted for the latter and with that, the odious Commander Bell was reduced to a heap on the floor while she helped herself to his liquor – a toast, if you will, following his grisly demise. Good riddance to ya! But for a hot minute, their plan appeared to have stalled, this time due to the pesky Aunt Lydia. She should have been in DC after Lawrence made arrangements to keep her firmly out of the way, but there she was, much to his vexation, and within moments of her arrival, she had spotted a ghost from the past: June. Cue ominous music. "I think June Osborne is here," a visibly rattled Lydia said to Lawrence, who was quick to rubbish her claims. Had she exposed her, right there and then, at Serena's wedding reception, it would have spelled the end, of everything. But a short time later, while she was catching her breath, Lydia realised something was afoot when she discovered the drug-infused cake the Handmaids had discarded beneath their seats. She then immediately rushed to their dorm to chastise them and dole out the required punishment, where she was met with resistance by Moira. And it was in that moment Lydia's uncertainty melted away. She knew. "I was right, she's back. I know she's back," she declared. "Tell me, where is June Osborne?" Speak of the devil and she shall appear... "I'm right here," said June, stepping forward. "I knew it, I knew it!" responded Lydia, all fire and brimstone. "You did this!" But June was quick to correct her, instead forcing her to reckon with what she had been complicit in. "You trained us to be like this, after you beat us and after you mutilated us, after you tortured us, after you took our children away," she said as Lydia's lip began to quiver. "You did this." But then, June gave her an opening to redeem herself. "I think that you've seen things that you can't unsee, and I think you've learned things that you can't unlearn, and I know that in your heart of hearts, you know that rape is rape, and you know it wasn't our fault, and we don't deserve this, and we're not fallen women," she said, referencing Lydia's own sermonising from the early days of the regime. "I would like you to ask yourself, Lydia, if you think that God wants this for us, for your girls?" she added. "That God would allow all of this? Or, is there a God who would empower a woman like you to stand up for us, to arc toward the light, and to finally declare enough? "Because we, all of us, together, we've had enough." June then brought out her secret weapon, Janine, who spoke of the horrors she had endured at the hands of Gilead's great and good, before making one final plea. "If you want to save us, let us go," she said. "Please, Aunt Lydia." They waited, with bated breath. Would she do right by her precious girls? Was Lydia capable of change and honest self-reflection? Yes, it appears she is. Miraculously, Lydia made the uncharacteristic decision to turn away from the darkness, embracing Janine and apologising for the hurt she had facilitated while the rest of the Handmaids filtered past into the night, so that they, too, could do their worst. "We were angry. We were exhilarated. We were ready for a new beginning," narrated June. "The dress became our uniform and we became an army, an army to free ourselves from the prison of the dress. "We would take our freedom and use every last ounce of it to fight. And so we fled, away from the darkness, within and without, and into the light." The Handmaid's Tale airs on Hulu in the US and Channel 4 in the UK. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Handmaid's Tale: Nick's seismic betrayal of June raises huge questions
Contains spoilers for The Handmaid's Tale season 6. After a somewhat slow start, the sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale has kicked up a notch ahead of Mayday's strike on Gilead, which was imminent, but has since suffered a colossal setback following Nick's staggering betrayal. The goal was to kill a bunch of commanders while they were distracted at Jezebel's, before bombing the brothel itself. The military would then enter during that window of total chaos and set about dismantling Gilead further. But June was quick to highlight the holes in their plan, one being: how would they ensure that all of the women who were trapped there, one being Janine, would make it out alive? Until June and Moira raised the issue, the consensus was that Janine and co's likely deaths would be a tragic but necessary price to pay for bringing the regime one step closer to total collapse. But they were firmly against that outcome and volunteered to infiltrate Jezebel's, disguised as Marthas, to warn their friend about what was to come so that she could ensure the women cleared out before the attack was launched, with a view to shipping them out of Gilead altogether. Janine was also able to provide them with crucial information, including a map and information about the security rota. But it was very nearly June and Moira who didn't make it out when an armed guard discovered them in one of the penthouse rooms. After confiscating the information they had collected from Janine and locking it in a safe, he then tried to rape Moira. But with June there, the pair of them managed to overpower and kill him. They then disposed of the body and made a frantic exit, with the help of Commander Lawrence, who remains one of the show's most interesting and complex characters. But there was a problem. They needed the contents of that safe, which is where Nick came in. On June's request, he slipped into the brothel himself to retrieve it, where he was spotted by the greasy Commander Bell, who was only too happy to inform Commander Wharton, Nick's father-in-law and Serena's husband-to-be, that they'd crossed paths. Wharton was already highly suspicious of Nick following the shooting of an Eye near the border (by Nick) who had died in hospital despite recovering well (after Nick had finished the job). And after learning of his excursion to Jezebel's, he confronted his son-in-law and demanded answers, which is when Nick threw an atom bomb into Mayday's plan and his relationship with June. June had agreed to stay with Nick for the night rather than heading back to the resistance with Moira, further complicating her relationship with Luke and once again raising questions about who she would choose when push comes to shove. But when Wharton unexpectedly cancelled his trip to Washington so that he could get to the bottom of his son-in-law's sketchy behaviour, she was forced to spend the night under Serena's roof, which is how she came to be squirrelled away in a closet, with Nick, when Wharton unexpectedly turned up at his fiancée's house the next day with a major development: he had shut Jezebel's down. "I found out the resistance was planning a massacre, the slaughter of every commander in attendance, and I believe they came quite close," he said. "But by His Grace, their plan was exposed." Cue June's alarm. But the worst was yet to come. "God sees everything," responded Serena on hearing his news. "God, and my son-in-law," he acknowledged. Cue Nick's unbearable, burning shame. "To be honest, I've had my doubts about him, but he has proven his loyalty," added Wharton. "It was Nick who discovered the plan. It was Nick who told me everything." Credit where credit's due, and all that. On learning of his deep betrayal, something June never thought Nick capable of, it was as if her soul had left her body. There haven't really been any shocking moments to speak of thus far in the show's final outing, but clearly showrunner Bruce Miller was biding his time for maximum impact, leaving June – and every viewer who has followed her journey from the moment her life was ripped apart – utterly bereft. He is not the man she thought he was. And unlike Luke, who has sacrificed himself for his wife and daughter, consequences be damned, Nick has fallen short. But not only was it a moment of exceptional drama, it also raises huge questions. Firstly, what's next for Mayday, whose plan has been completely and utterly scuppered? Without Jezebel's, with its high concentration of commanders, numerous distractions and more relaxed security measures, it's now back to the drawing board for who knows how long. Opportunities like the one presented by the brothel are few and far between, but the New Bethlehem trade route has created a chink in Gilead's armour. Could Serena and Commander Wharton's wedding, with its esteemed guest list, yield the fallout they're striving for? But on a deeper level, viewers will be desperate to know how Nick's betrayal will impact his relationship with June. Will she find it in her heart to forgive him once she's had time to process the destabilising news? From shooting two members of the secret police at the border to sneaking into Jezebel's, his missteps have all been in service of her, and who knows where she would have ended up without her man on the inside. Had Wharton not been satisfied with Nick's answer, he could have been imprisoned and tortured by the Eyes, before being nailed to the wall, which also isn't an outcome June could have tolerated, not only because she loves Nick and they share a child together, but also because of the aforementioned measures he'd taken to protect her. Bringing down Gilead also isn't possible without having allies or connections on the inside. Sure, Commander Lawrence has his uses, and he's certainly intrigued by Mayday's latest scheme now that he knows a group of his fellow commanders want him on the wall and New Bethlehem shut down. But he doesn't offer what Nick does – or what he did, if that is to be the end of that relationship. Perhaps June can use his betrayal to her advantage. While security will undoubtedly be tightened in the immediate aftermath of this latest attempted coup on Gilead, the regime might suffer from a case of overconfidence having crushed Mayday once more, leaving it more vulnerable to further attacks. Perhaps Nick will be desperate to win back June's trust and earn her forgiveness, which could make him exceptionally useful once again. And with Wharton now off his back, believing Nick to be fully committed to the cause, it's not entirely out of the question that he could contribute to the rebellion in some way. But there's also a very strong probability that June won't be able to forgive him, however much she might want to, or feel that she should given their history, and that the trust between them has been broken beyond repair, for how could she ever trust him with anything again? Breathe even a hint of anything to Nick and he could use it to protect himself and, in turn, Gilead. With the 'Surprise' which episode 6 was titled after now unveiled, we look ahead to episode 7, aptly named 'Shattered', with bated breath. Where do June and Nick go from here? Is this where their respective roads diverge for good? View Affiliate Playlist on the source website The Handmaid's Tale airs on Hulu in the US, and Channel 4 and Prime Video in the UK – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch Good American Family in the UK
Good American Family tells the stranger-than-fiction true story about a Ukrainian adoptee accused of lying about her age. The series stars Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass as Kristine and Michael Barnett, the couple who adopted Natalia (played by Imogen Faith Reid) — only later to accuse her of not being who she said she was. The show explores the battle between Natalia and the Barnetts from multiple perspectives, examining why speculation over Natalia's age arose. Good American Family aired on Hulu in the US back in March, but UK fans might be wondering how they can watch the series. Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch the series in the UK. Where to watch Good American Family in the UK Good American Family is available to watch on Disney+ in the UK right now! The first five episodes became available to stream on 9th April 2025, with the remaining three episodes airing weekly from then on. The series arrived on Hulu in the US on Wednesday 19th March. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website How many episodes of Good American Family are there? There are eight episodes in total. The first two episodes premiered on 19th March in the US, so it is expected to conclude on 30th April. What is Good American Family about? The series is based on "the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism". "But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not be who she says she is," reads the official synopsis. "As they defend their family from the daughter they’ve grown to believe is a threat, she fights her own battle to confront her past and what her future holds, in a showdown that ultimately plays out in the tabloids and the courtroom." Good American Family is "told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma". While it is based on a true story, Pompeo recently opened up about how the creators made their own storytelling decisions in hopes of challenging the audience. "We’re coming up with our own version of what this story could have been, so this isn’t sort of a beat-for-beat of what their experience was," she told Vanity Fair. "It’s really what we do here, I guess, in Hollywood. We make entertainment that hopefully provokes thought, and we take a set of circumstances and put our spin on it." Good American Family cast Imogen Faith Reid plays adoptee Natalia Grace, while Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass play Natalia's adoptive parents, Kristine and Michael Barnett. Recurring guest stars include Dulé Hill, Christina Hendricks, Sarayu Blue and Jenny O’Hara. The full list of regular cast members for Good American Family is as follows: Imogen Faith Reid as Natalia Grace Ellen Pompeo as Kristine Barnett Mark Duplass as Michael Barnett Christina Hendricks as Cynthia Mans Sarayu Blue as Valika Dulé Hill as Brandon Drysdale Jenny O’Hara as Almeda Kim Shaw as Jennifer Good American Family airs on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ in the UK and internationally. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Handmaid's Tale season 6: Release date, plot, trailer and latest news
*Contains spoilers for The Handmaid's Tale season 5.* The Handmaid's Tale season 6 is in full swing on Hulu in the US, with episodes dropping weekly – and now we have some brilliant news for UK fans. Channel 4 has now confirmed a release date for the show's sixth – and final – run, and fortunately fans don't have too long to wait. The new season picks up after the ending of season 5, which saw June reuniting with Serena and escaping out west, Nick being detained, Luke being captured by authorities and Janine being taken away from Lawrence's household. It follows June (Elisabeth Moss) as she now joins forces with the handmaids and attempts to bring about a revolution, which was previously teased in the official trailer. "For years, we've been afraid of them. Now it's time for them to be afraid of us," June says. So, when can we expect season 6 to land? Read on for everything you need to know about season 6. The Handmaid's Tale season 6 release date The first three episodes arrived in the US on Hulu on Tuesday 8th April. Episodes will then air weekly until the finale on Tuesday 27th May. It's now also been confirmed that the final season of The Handmaid's Tale will be airing on Channel 4 in the UK from 3rd May, which will be nearly a whole month after it landed in the US. The season will also be available to watch on Prime Video in the UK. In the meantime, fans in the UK can watch seasons 1-5 on Channel 4 and Prime Video. Some of the cast shared that filming on season 6 had wrapped back in February 2025, with Yvonne Strahovski, who plays Serena Joy, writing on Instagram: "And that, Ladies and Gents is a series wrap for Serena Joy. "I have so many things to say & so many people to thank. I have many more photos to post. But for now, goodbye Serena Joy." Who stars in The Handmaid's Tale season 6? The main cast for season 6 is as follows: Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford Bradley Whitford as Commander Lawrence Max Minghella as Nick Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia O-T Fagbenle as Luke Samira Wiley as Moira Madeline Brewer as Janine Amanda Brugel as Rita Sam Jaeger as Mark Tuello Ever Carradine as Naomi Lawrence (née Putnam) Josh Charles as TBC D'Arcy Carden as TBC The Handmaid's Tale season 6 plot: What will happen? Showrunner Yahlin Chang recently teased a "full-scale rebellion" in season 6. "This is the season where our characters and the people of Gilead – and specifically the women of Gilead – have had enough," she said (via TV Insider). "They stand up and declare, 'No more.' They've been through trauma. They've been through hell. But they really find the strength in themselves to really take it to the man and to fight back. "They're pushed to the limit, and they're going to rise up and rebel. So the theme is rebellion. We finally, finally get to full-scale rebellion." The official logline reads: "In the final season, June's unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead." It continues: "Luke and Moira join the resistance, Serena tries to reform Gilead while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia reckon with what they have wrought, and Nick faces challenging tests of character. "This final chapter of June’s journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom." Talking about what fans can expect from the final season, Yvonne Strahovski recently told Yahoo Entertainment that fans can expect the key takeaway to be "hope." She continued: “We've always carried that, you know. June is our symbol of hope. She's always carried that.” Meanwhile, speaking about his hopes for the final season, Miller said (via Business Insider): "I just want it to be a solid season. But I also have been watching other shows end successfully or unsuccessfully, and I've got to take those lessons. "I just want every episode to be solid, and therefore I want every scene to be solid. And that's all I'm thinking about. And if it doesn't feel like the finale of a show, that's OK. The beginning of it didn't feel like the beginning of a show either." At the end of season 5, June and Serena crossed paths on a train heading to Vancouver – and hopefully onwards to Hawaii – which raises questions about what their dynamic will look like in the next chapter. Will they find themselves working together? "When we played out Serena's story, it seemed so logical, given June's story, that they'd probably end up in the same place," Miller told The Hollywood Reporter. "They're both trying to anonymously flee Toronto among a crowd of people. How many options do you have? "I thought this is where Serena would end up before I thought this was where June would end up. It did feel like they were not running toward each other but running toward the same spot." But while June is currently free, Luke was captured after handing himself in to spare her and Nichole – although we know that he manages to escape and joins the resistance. There's also Nick, who found himself in hot water after assaulting Commander Lawrence. And his pregnant wife has also chosen to distance herself from him. "[With] Nick, the problem is he tries to stay out of trouble, and now he can't because the thing that's pulling him back to trouble is June," Miller told Entertainment Weekly. "I feel like this is the most romantic Nick/June season ever because they spend the whole time trying to convince themselves that they don't need to be together. And by the end, they are not successful at all, they fail entirely... but they're so in love, they can't think about anything else." And we can't forget Janine, who has been taken by The Eyes, leaving Aunt Lydia heartbroken. "Janine is channeling her inner June, and look at the consequences," Miller told EW. "But being picked up by The Eyes can mean a lot of things. They have for a long time wanted Janine to be useful and reproductive, and if she isn't doing that at the Red Centre, they will move her somewhere else. And they're not very polite about it. "But she also could just get pulled out and shot in the middle of the street. It's that kind of place." Will The Handmaid's Tale season 6 be the last? Unfortunately, yes. Season 6 was given the green light back in September 2022 ahead of the season 5 premiere when it was confirmed that it would be the last season. "It has been a true honour to tell the story of Margaret Atwood's groundbreaking novel and chillingly relevant world, and we are thrilled to bring viewers a sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale," showrunner Bruce Miller said in a press release. "We are grateful to Hulu and MGM for allowing us to tell this story, which unfortunately has remained as relevant as ever throughout its run, and are in awe of our incredible fans for their unwavering support, and without whom we never would have gotten to this point." The cast also released the following statement in line with the announcement: "When we started this journey in season 1, we bore no more. In season 2, we reclaimed our name. In season 3, we set ourselves free. In season 4, we prayed together. In season 5, you'll see how some sins can't be washed away. "And as to season 6, our sixth and final season, well, you'll just have to wait and see. We can't thank you enough for supporting the show over the years. Much love to you all. Under his eye." And given that it's the final season, the cast have also been sharing which props and costume items they've kept hold of. "I looted the place," Moss told The Hollywood Reporter. "I have a full-set handmaids costume — I don't know what I’m going to do with it, it's not like I’m going to wear it," she said. "I have a Scrabble board; I've got a lot. I took as much as I could; don't tell anyone." Strahovski revealed she took home Serena's leather finger. "I feel like it’s a winner," she added. While Madeline Brewer nabbed Janine's eye patch. "I walked right off of set and put all my stuff in my bag and got the hell out of there," she said. The Handmaid's Tale season 6 trailer: Can I watch it? As detailed above, the official trailer has been released, teasing some serious rebellion – and we cannot wait. View oEmbed on the source website June (Elisabeth Moss) is laser-focused on taking down Gilead and those who were instrumental in creating it, and the trailer also shows Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) enjoying a large-scale wedding of her own. While many may be wondering just who Serena will be getting wed to, the trailer gives us our first look at a new character played by The Good Wife’s Josh Charles, who was previously announced as joining the final season's cast. But it doesn't look as though it's all plain-sailing for the pair as Sere na is seen yelling at him, referring to him as "just like the rest of them". Largely though, the trailer tells us that the sixth and final season of the hit series will be all-out war, with June leading the charge. The synchronised pulling out of knives by the handmaids signals that things could get bloodier than ever before – but as for who will survive, we'll have to wait and see. Thankfully, if you've forgotten some of the details of the previous five seasons then Hulu has helpfully put together a recap video of the stories and characters that have underpinned the show so far. You can watch that below. View oEmbed on the source website Will there be a Handmaid's Tale spin-off? Yes - Atwood's 2019 novel The Testaments will also be given the TV treatment. The story, which is also set in Gilead, four years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, is narrated by Agnes (Chase Infiniti), who lives in Gilead, Daisy (Lucy Halliday), who is based in Canada, and Aunt Lydia. Hulu has described it as a "coming of age story that finds a new generation of young women in Gilead grappling with the bleak future that awaits them". "For these young women, growing up in Gilead is all they have ever known, having no tangible memories of the outside world prior to their indoctrination into this life," reads the official logline. "Facing the prospect of being married off and living a life of servitude, they will be forced to search for allies, both new and old, to help in their fight for freedom and the life they deserve." Production will begin on 7th April, with Dowd returning, and Moss onboard as an executive producer. "In the end of the book The Testaments they bring down Gilead, so that's the goal of the show and the goal of Agnes growing up," said creator Bruce Miller (via The Hollywood Reporter). "We tried not to make the same show — it's got younger voices, it's got a completely different feel and a completely different vibe but it's still Gilead, so I hope that the continuing threads continue to interest people while the new stuff is exciting." Executive producer Warren Littlefield continued: "These young women have never known any other world other than Gilead, so it's a very, very different frame of reference and point of view." He went on to describe the look of the show as "pastoral, beautiful, it's a different architecture, different colour palette and a young wonderful cast. But make no mistake, there's still a Gilead there, so that will reveal itself as well". The Handmaid's Tale is available to stream on Channel 4 and Amazon Prime Video – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Handmaid's Tale's Commander Wharton sets his sights on Serena – but what's his endgame?
In the run up to The Handmaid's Tale season 6, the teaser trailer gave us a glimpse into a grandiose Gilead wedding. But both the bride and groom's identities were kept firmly under wraps, fuelling further questions about what the final season would bring. Fast forward to the final trailer – and that mystery was answered. The bride was revealed to be none other than Serena Joy, who became a widow in season 4 when Commander Fred Waterford was led into No Man's land by Nick, before being hunted down and killed by June and a group of handmaids. Praise be, indeed. And while the groom was kept hidden during the service, it was The Good Wife’s Josh Charles, whose casting was announced last year without any detail of who he’d be playing, who could later be seen carrying Serena over the threshold. He’s since been revealed to us as Gabriel Wharton, a High Commander who splits his time between Washington and New Bethlehem, a so-called liberalised version of Gilead devised by Commander Lawrence, which Serena, its global ambassador, hopes will "set Gilead back on God's path of light". But that's not all. Wharton is also Nick’s father-in-law, which is far from ideal given the former driver's numerous derelictions of duty in service of June, who is once again part of a full-scale rebellion against the regime. Read more: The Handmaid's Tale season 6 confirms UK release date The Handmaid’s Tale final season has a surprising problem – and it's letting down some key characters And it’s a role Wharton clearly takes seriously, impressing upon Nick, who he’s not entirely sold on, what he expects from him as the husband of his beloved daughter Rose and father to their unborn child. But we quickly learn that it's not just Nick he's watching closely. Serena, too, has his full attention. From the moment they first speak in season 6, he lavishes praise on her, complementing her physical appearance, which she's initially somewhat taken aback by, before eventually warming to his gaze. But he also lauds her intellect, describing her address to a group of foreign dignitaries scoping out New Bethlehem as "thrilling", which is a tried and tested way to win Serena over. As someone who played a critical role in helping to establish Gilead and has always envisaged herself as occupying a seat at the top table, his high praise takes on an aphrodisiac-esque quality and their connection rapidly deepens. When she arrives at Rose's house with a pie, it is Wharton who greets her, not his daughter, who is resting. But she can't help but smile, almost as if she was hoping to spend the afternoon with him instead. They then take tea together and sample the baked confection, as Wharton once again says all of the right things. "Never gotten used to being waited on by Marthas,” he admits. “I was always the cook in my house, I taught Rose." How very modern indeed. Talk then turns to New Bethlehem and their efforts to refine Gilead’s rougher edges. "Your faith in these reforms is a real credit to the place, Lawrence is very lucky to have you out there selling it," he adds, continuing to heap praise upon Serena. When she confesses that she is grateful to "have a voice", something that was stripped away from her before in the Gilead of old, he claims that he would never have done such a thing. "If I may, a better man would have encouraged your influence,” he responds. So far, so progressive-ish (it is Gilead, after all). And before long, they're enjoying an evening stroll together, their unspoken courtship developing further, which is when he really turns up the heat. Warton confesses that when he first laid eyes on her at a gathering for high-ranking officials and their wives some time ago, he felt shame for "coveting another man's wife", particularly in said man’s presence. "I was too shy to approach you, but I did wish I was the one dancing with you that night," he says while reaching for her hand and asking her if she'll dance with him. And after a muted resistance, she accepts his offer of a slow waltz, right there in the street. In any other context, it would be a sweet moment. Two people who have suffered the loss of a partner finding love again later in life is something we would typically champion. But this is Gilead, and they are... well, they’re them. Yet, while Serena appears to be drawn to Wharton for genuine reasons, and not just because he’s a High Commander – though that’s certainly part of the appeal and a means of survival in Gilead – you'd be forgiven for doubting his intentions. Perhaps his flattery is entirely sincere. Whether you consider Serena an out and out villain, just another victim, or a combination of the two, her achievements are impressive and, despite what she has endured, she "looks no worse for wear", to quote Wharton. But then again, is he showering her with compliments and attention with a view to controlling her further down the line, when disentangling herself will become far more difficult? Is Wharton love-bombing Serena? "You're just like the rest of them," she screams in the trailer, indicating that yes, that will indeed prove to be the case. He is a High Commander after all, so it's hardly surprising. While reform is needed right now to prevent Gilead's total implosion, his sole aim is undoubtedly to restore its iron grip, and that is where Serena comes in. In order to convince the rest of the world that they're serious about changing, they need her. Serena's story, intellect and way with words are already playing a vital role in burying the sins of Gilead’s past and spreading the word of New Bethlehem – and she's only been there for five minutes. Imagine what she could achieve in five weeks, months, years. Wharton knows that, and you’d think Serena, as sharp as she is, would have cottoned on to that too, however convincing he may be, and however great the impact of her own trauma may be, which could well be clouding her judgement. Perhaps she has and like we said previously, she’s all too aware that being married to him will have its benefits. But what will she have to surrender in return? What will it cost her? In Gilead, there's always a price. "Part of what was interesting to me... was to play a character and work on a character's brutality and... highlight his brutality by his kindness,” Charles told Entertainment Weekly in a recent interview. "That someone that you see has a brutality... like you have in many other characters in this show, but what separates his brutality is I feel he's very kind and thoughtful and very true to his beliefs.” But as we’ve seen time and time again in Gilead, the regime’s unwavering faith in its worldview always comes at the expense of others, and Serena looks set to bear the weight of that once more. However much they try to dress up Gilead in New Bethlehem’s clothing, there will never truly be a space at the top table for the likes of her. For any 'her'. But will Serena finally learn that lesson before it really is too late? The Handmaid's Tale airs on Hulu in the US, and Channel 4 and Prime Video in the UK – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Handmaid’s Tale final season has a surprising problem – and it's letting down some key characters
Remember when travelling between Canada and Gilead was an ordeal? Remember when the entire crux of the show hinged on that fact? **Season 6 spoilers ahead**
***Season 6 spoilers ahead*** The Handmaid's Tale is coming to an end with its sixth and final season, which suggests that Gilead itself might also be coming to an end soon. But Gilead is more than just one person. It's a nation, yes, but it's also an ideology, even a way of life, albeit one that crushes the life out of anyone who doesn't conform. As such, there's a lot to do if we're gonna bring about Gilead's downfall, a lot of moving pieces that need to be set in motion. That means the final 10 episodes of The Handmaid's Tale have a lot of lifting to do, and that's especially true for June Osborne at the centre of it all. But as much as we're longing for that downfall to happen already, the process needs to feel realistic or the show risks undoing all of the hard work it's put into telling this tale. The season 6 premiere starts off strong, picking up directly after the previous cliffhanger where June and Serena Joy find themselves on the same train carrying refugees to Alaska. Of course, June's gonna June, so she ends up protecting Serena, despite everything that's happened between them both. The episode progresses at a steady pace, mostly set within the confines of their carriage, but once the train reaches the station at Alaska, we lurch ahead abruptly in regular intervals throughout the next two episodes. In doing so, The Handmaid's Tale writers throw some key characters under the bus, or train, as it were. For example, the rate at which Serena goes from Gilead pariah to spokesperson for New Bethlehem is enough to shock even the most hardened Jezebels patron. By the end of the episode, she's already emboldened to take it upon herself to "heal" this broken world, a far cry from the outcast whose eyes had begun to open beyond Gilead's facade. All it takes is one conversation between two Commanders, and suddenly, Yvonne Strahovski's character has clawed back enough power to put her at odds with June once again. While this can technically be explained away by a sudden two month time jump near the start of the episode, such a speedy shift still undercuts Serena's evolution as a character, sacrificing the nuances of her development just to set the pieces in motion for where this season will end. Because honestly, the brief, random flashbacks to Serena and her father were not enough to rectify this (flashbacks that are never returned to again for the rest of the season, I might add). The same is also true for Moira Strand and Luke Bankole, aka June's bestie and June's husband. Previous seasons have often given the pair short thrift — which is especially problematic given that they're far the most integral characters of colour in this show — and nothing's changed in that regard across these first three episodes either. After Luke was violently arrested at the end of the last season, he's very quickly reunited with June near the start of episode 2, and his release is negotiated incredibly fast. It's almost as if the arrest in the previous finale's cliffhanger was just included for that initial impact, and little else. In episode 3, we learn that Luke and Moira are suddenly trapped in the no man's land between Canada and Gilead, which might seem like progress on the surface of it all. It's about time these two characters were given a more active role in the resistance (and when it comes to their own fates as well). But the problem is that we don't actually get to see this unfold. Instead, we come at it from June's perspective, so we don't catch up with either Luke or Moira until we visit no man's land with her. Yep, the most important thing that's happened to these two major characters in forever mostly takes place offscreen until their white saviour eventually arrives. Without spoiling too much, later episodes do attempt to rectify this long-held criticism against the show, with some important conversations between June and Moira especially, although it's very much a case of too little, too late where the wider arc of race in The Handmaid's Tale is concerned. And how does June help save her friend and husband? With some quick jollies back and forth to no man's land. Remember when travelling between Canada and Gilead was an ordeal? Remember when the entire crux of the show hinged on that fact? June has a lot more help these days, from Nick and from the government, too, but it shouldn't be this easy to move back and forth now. Going into deadly territory shouldn't be as casual as popping down the local co-op for a pint of milk, yet it has to be now, apparently, in order for the necessary pieces to be set in place for what's to come. Even June's mum is mad about it, which tracks because she's another casualty of the final season's rushed momentum. After Holly and June have it out over June's plan to leave the safety of Alaska behind to fight the good fight, Cherry Jones's character recedes into the background, little more than a glorified babysitter for her granddaughter, Nichole. And for such a big, surprising reveal, that Holly has actually been alive this whole time, it sure does feel inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. This isn't all to say that the final season is a bust. There are still highlights in these first three episodes, especially when things come to a head on the train in episode 1, but a lot is happening very quickly without much happening at all still. The result is a somewhat disjointed, occasionally tedious return to this future that looks more like our own than ever. And that's a shame, because at its best, The Handmaid's Tale is a searing, unstoppable force of nature, much like June. Let's just hope that the final episodes to come reckon with this ferocity in full as we hurtle towards the end of the series and maybe, just maybe, Gilead itself. The Handmaid's Tale airs on Hulu in the US, and Channel 4 and Prime Video in the UK – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Handmaid’s Tale brings back a surprise character for season 6
It's been a while. ***Season 6 spoilers ahead***
***Season 6 spoilers ahead.*** With the final season of The Handmaid's Tale upon us, there's one last chance left to wrap up every plot thread before the show comes to an end. Well, unless you count the upcoming sequel series, titled The Testaments. But even so, June Osborne's story has often thrown us for a curveball, and the last season was never going to be the exception to that rule. One development we certainly didn't see coming though was the surprise return of a major character in June's life right at the very end of the season 6 premiere. After June helped protect Serena and her baby from vengeful Gilead refugees on a train heading to Alaska, our favourite former handmaid made it to safety with Nichole in tow. A rare moment of peace for June was interrupted, however, when a familiar voice called out her name in the refugee camp. Thankfully, that voice didn't belong to an angry dissenter or someone out to get June. Quite the opposite, in fact, because it turns out that June's mother, missing and long presumed dead, actually survived Gilead, after all. And here she is, in the flesh, overjoyed to be reunited with her daughter at last. Up until now, Holly Maddox mostly appeared in flashbacks to life before Gilead, starting with the third episode of season 2 where we learn she once worked as a doctor in the "before times". Our only glimpse of Cherry Jones's character after Gilead rose to power occurred in the Red Center where June and other handmaids watched a slideshow depicting life in the Colonies. The reel included a shot of Holly, much to June's dismay, because women didn't exactly thrive in the Colonies, so it seemed likely that her mother must have died. But against all odds, June's mother survived, overcoming the threat of pollution and disease and all things Gilead to escape not just the Colonies, but Gilead itself. A few diligent (and very optimistic fans) suspected this might be possible, with one suggesting that Holly may have even joined Mayday, but the truth is far simpler. As Holly herself reveals in episode 2, Gilead initially tried her "in their kangaroo court" before June and Luke showed up at her apartment. But once she ended up in the Colonies, Gilead kept Holly alive to make use of her medical knowledge, taking care of the aunts and guardians. "They kept us prisoner and killed my friends," recalls Holly. "But I hung on with the hope that I might see you someday." And now here they are, together again. But how did Holly wind up in Alaska, safe from Gilead's reach? Read more: The Handmaid's Tale recap: What you need to remember before season 6 Industry season 4 reveals original cast member exit and adds The Handmaid's Tale star The Handmaid's Tale: Commander Wharton sets his sights on Serena – but what's his endgame? The Handmaid's Tale season 6 confirms UK release date It turns out that the US army liberated her colony six months prior, or "what's left of them," at least. As soon as Holly arrived in Alaska, she tried to find out what had happened to June, but Gilead already cut Alaska off from the internet entirely. For just five minutes each week, Holly had access to a communal phone, which she would use to call embassies in search of June. When that didn't work, Holly stayed in Alaska, putting her medical skills to good use while hoping June would find her way there. Following a two month time jump in episode 2, Holly ends up arguing with her daughter after June decides to leave Nichole with her so she can run off and fight the good fight against Gilead. And that's the last we see of her in these initial three episodes released for the season 6 launch. Will Cherry Jones return for more key storylines later down the line, or was her character just brought back to tie up a loose end and play babysitter to her granddaughter? Time will tell in the seven episodes that remain, but just remember that this is The Handmaid's Tale, not The Handmaid's Mother's Tale, so let's see. The Handmaid's Tale airs on Hulu in the US, and Channel 4 and Prime Video in the UK – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Handmaid's Tale recap: What you need to remember before season 6
The only thing worse than waiting two and a half years for the sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale is waiting to escape Gilead itself. But now, at long last, the wait is over, and Gilead might be done too by the time this award-winning juggernaut comes to an end. Based on Margaret Atwood's classic novel, The Handmaid's Tale follows June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss), one of many women forced into sexual servitude by a Christian-based totalitarian regime. Over five seasons, the woman formerly known as Offred escaped and infiltrated Gilead more times than the fruit have been blessed. It all comes down to this now, the final season (although a sequel series called The Testaments is also in the works). Still, it's safe to say that The Handmaid's Tale will bring an explosive, probably harrowing end to this story of a gender scorned. But to enjoy it fully, you'll need to remember what happened previously. That's where we come in. Join us as we lift the veil and journey back to season 5 of The Handmaid's Tale, just when the walls of Gilead had begun to crumble. The Handmaid's Tale recap Five seasons ago, The Handmaid's Tale began with June and her husband Luke (O-T Fagbenle) trying to escape Gilead with their daughter, Hannah. As fans probably remember, they failed to get away, which led to June's servitude and her daughter being taken away to be raised by strangers. After many failed rescue attempts, June learned in season 5 that (a still very young) Hannah — or Agnes, as she's known in Gilead — was being fast-tracked into a Gilead marriage. Season 5 ends with Hannah still trapped there, so expect her rescue to play heavily on June's mind in the final 10 episodes of season 6. Read more: The Handmaid's Tale reveals first look at season 6 with June on the run Industry season 4 reveals original cast member exit and adds The Handmaid's Tale star It's also worth noting that June has already escaped to Canada by this point, reunited with Luke, her bestie Moira (Samira Wiley), and Nichole, her other daughter she gave birth to in Gilead. You know, the one her father, a Gilead officer named Nick (Max Minghella), helped smuggle out. June isn't the only one popping out babies in this dystopian future. Her former owner, for want of a better word, named Serena Joy, also brought a bundle of joy into the world when her son Noah was born. June actually helped Serena give birth in No Man's Land, but she was later separated from Noah in Canada when she was thrown into a detention centre. Towards the end of the season, Serena was reunited with her son, though, and managed to escape with him. Things have been rocky for June too, even after she escaped literal hell on earth. With anti-refugee sentiment rising and Gilead gaining popularity outside of its borders, Canada isn't as safe as it once was for everyone's favourite former handmaid. Following an attack at a memorial service, June was targeted again when a truck sporting a Gilead bumper sticker ran her over, in front of her own home, no less. Being the dutiful husband he is, Luke rushes out to save her, but he gets a bit carried away and accidentally kills June's attacker in the process. You'd think the police would have given him a medal for that, but no, they instead issue a warrant for his arrest. The pair make a run for it, planning to escape Canada via a train that's transporting refugees out west to Alaska. Their plan hits a slight snag, however, when they see officers checking documents at the station. Luke nobly offers himself up to the police so June and Nichole escape in the chaos that ensues. Men aren't exactly known for doing the right thing in this show, but June's husband has usually been the one exception to that rule. On board the train, June grapples with what's just occurred, realising that she must now save Luke as well as Hannah. But her thoughts are interrupted when she hears another baby cry... Yep, after everything they've been through, Serena and her son Noah made it onto the same train as June, presumably under false pretences. The two women kind of smile at each other, shocked by this surreal twist of fate. "You got a diaper?” asks Serena. June doesn't answer because the final season credits roll then, but it's safe to say that there's a s**t-storm gathering in store for them both at the end of this train journey, or even earlier for that matter. The same is also true of Gilead, where Janine (Madeline Brewer) suffers as a handmaid for Commander Joseph Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) and Naomi Putnam (Ever Carradine), who are due to get married. In the face of abuse, Janine fights back, which leads to the Eyes taking her away. Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), who's always had a soft spot for Janine, isn't best pleased by this development, sowing the seeds for not just this final season but also the sequel show, The Testaments. If you know, you know… Meanwhile, good old reliable (and boring) Nick has agreed to secretly with the US government in exchange for June's safety. But when he becomes convinced that Commander Lawrence is the one behind the attacks on her, he storms Joseph's wedding reception and hits him. While in prison, his pregnant wife leaves Nick, rightly convinced that he's still in love with June. So, with all that said and done, how will this impact the sixth and final season? Episode 1 is simply titled Train, so it should come as no stretch to the imagination that the season 6 premiere will pick up where the previous season left off. What's not clear is where June and Serena now stand. Can they work together as friends? Or will one inevitably betray the other before reaching their final destination? June and Serena's relationship is complicated at the best of times, so instead of making more impossible guesses, we'll leave you with the official logline for season 6 of The Handmaid's Tale to look for more clues. "June’s unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead. Luke and Moira join the resistance. Serena tries to reform Gilead while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia reckon with what they wrought, and Nick faces challenging tests of character. "This final chapter of June’s journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom." View Affiliate Playlist on the source website The Handmaid's Tale season 6 arrives on Hulu in the US on Tuesday 8th April. It will air on Channel 4 and Prime Video in the UK – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Can you watch Hulu in the UK? Where to watch new shows
Streaming service Hulu is filled to the brim with our favourite shows, from The Kardashians to The Bear- but how can UK viewers watch?
Hulu, the US-based streaming platform owned by Disney, boasts an array of impressive titles. From award-winning movies including Parasite and I, Tonya to TV shows including Modern Family and Grey's Anatomy, there's plenty there for TV viewers of all tastes. If that's not enough, Hulu has several original productions including the follow-up to Keeping Up with the Kardashians, simply titled The Kardashians, the nail-biting cooking drama The Bear and Emmy award-winning series The Handmaid's Tale. Hulu is home to thousands more films and series but are you actually able to stream them in the UK? Can you subscribe to the American service from the UK and are some of Hulu's shows exclusive to the US? To help you work this out we've got this guide to Hulu where we'll explain all you need to know about how to watch Hulu in the UK. For more on streaming services, check out what's new on Disney Plus this month, plus the best movies on Amazon Prime Video. What is Hulu? Hulu is an American streaming service which is owned by the Walt Disney Company. It has thousands of series from top networks like NBC, ABC, and FOX. They also have their own Hulu originals which include the likes of The Great, Dopesick, and The Full Monty. It’s one of the best and largest streaming platforms in the United States, with more than 40 million subscribers. It has an extensive library of around 2,500 films and more than 40,000 episodes from thousands of TV shows on its platform. How to watch Hulu in the UK There's both good and bad news on this front: the bad news is that Hulu is a US-based streaming platform, which isn’t available here in the UK. The good news is that many movies and shows hosted on Hulu are broadcast to international audiences via Star, Disney Plus’s branch of more adult TV and film content. Star on Disney Plus launched in territories outside of the US – including the UK – in February 2021, adding more mature content to the previously family-friendly service (complete with more parental controls). This means a number of new shows hosted on Hulu in the US, such as The Kardashians, The Bear and The Full Monty, are available as part of a Disney Plus subscription in the UK. Get Disney Plus from £4.99 a month Hulu price: does it cost extra to watch Hulu in the UK? As you can't watch Hulu in the UK, it doesn't cost you extra. Instead, Hulu titles are often added to Disney Plus as part of Star. So, if you want to watch programmes like The Kardashians and The Bear, you'll have to subscribe to Disney Plus. There are three plans available at Disney Plus: the Standard with Ads plan costs £4.99 a month, the Standard plan costs £7.99 a month and the Premium plan costs £10.99 a month. You can also save 16% on both the Standard and Premium plans by snagging an annual subscription for £79.90 or £109.90 respectively. The best thing is that you don’t have to do anything extra to get Star on Disney Plus as it’s all in one package. Get Disney Plus from £4.99 a month Are some Hulu shows exclusive to the US? Yes. While Star and Hulu share a number of titles – including Hulu originals like Love, Victor – Hulu in the US still features a bigger library, including content licensed from third-party studios such as Paramount and MGM. Meanwhile, Disney Plus add-on Star only features first-party titles that Disney has the rights to from its own studios, which comprise Hulu, ABC, FX, Freeform, 20th Television, 20th Century Studios, and Touchstone Pictures. As a result, Star has a more limited line-up. You can read more about Disney Plus and Star with our Disney Plus guide. Plus you can take a look at some of the best Disney Plus offers around. Get Disney Plus from £4.99 a month For more streaming content, check out some of the Radio Times tech guides, including how to watch HBO in the UK and how to watch ViaPlay.
The Handmaid's Tale reveals first look at season 6 with June on the run
We've got our first look at some of the new episodes, which will be directed by Elisabeth Moss herself.
*Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Handmaid's Tale season 5.* It's been a long time coming, but the dawn of a new season of The Handmaid's Tale is almost here. We know that the series will premiere in the US in spring 2025, and now, to just further drum up our excitement for the anticipated instalment, we finally have our first look at some of the episodes to come. Posted on the show's official Instagram account, the caption of its latest post was penned by lead actress Elisabeth Moss, and reads: "'Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ve been up to… "We are hard at work on the final season and I’m so excited to share with you guys these first look images!!! These are from episodes 1 and 2, directed by yours truly, and episode 3, directed by @thisisdavidl, all shot by @nicdaleydp.' - Lizzie Moss." Of course, accompanying the caption are a slew of new images of the sixth season that tease some of the drama to come. June (Moss) is seen cradling Nichole and looking rather smug with herself, as it's apparent her season 5 plan of fleeing to Hawaii is well under way. The season 5 finale saw Luke (O-T Fagbenle) sacrifice himself in order to allow June and Nichole to get away, but what will happen to him? While we certainly don't have the answers to our burning questions just yet, one of the first-look images does show Luke and Moira (Samira Wiley) being walked down a corridor by Rita (Amanda Brugel). Read more: Yellowstone fans react as Kevin Costner's fate is confirmed – director explains shocking twist Death in Paradise spin-off Return to Paradise reveals new teaser pics We also have glimpses of Moira in her own dark image with an ominous figure looming behind her, while also seeing Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) in what appears to be a dimly lit motel. Could Serena and June be hiding out together after crossing paths on the same train that was heading to Vancouver? We can't say right now, but their defining season finale moment certainly does mark a shift between the pair. It's safe to say that there are plenty of loose ends and questions going into season 6, with four of the new episodes being directed by Moss herself. Previously teasing what's to come in the sixth and final season, Moss described it (via TVLine) as "big and wild", and that it "goes to many different places, and it is very, very surprising all the way through". Moss previously told Business Insider that season 6 is "absolutely for the fans". "It's definitely for our audience. It's definitely for the people that have stuck with us for five seasons, and we're kind of making this one for them." As well as Moss returning to helm the series alongside many of the main cast, there are also some new entrants. Ever Carradine's Naomi has been upped to a series regular for the final season, and Josh Charles (The Good Wife) is also joining the season 6 cast, marking a reunion with himself and Moss after the pair starred in The Veil together. The Handmaid's Tale season 6 will be premiering in the US on Hulu in spring 2025. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Bear season 3: Release date, plot and latest news
"Our chefs have learned that every second counts, but this season we'll find out if they have what it takes to make it to tomorrow."
The Bear season 3 has landed, launching Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and co back onto our screens. The third season follows the gang as they do what it takes to elevate their restaurant to the highest level, while also battling to stay in business. A trailer was recently released for the new outing, giving fans a taste of what they can expect, including financial trouble for The Bear and the return of Claire (Molly Gordon), Carmy's romantic interest from season 2. He also offers Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) a partnership in the restaurant, "so that you can push me and I can push you". Ahead of the third season’s premiere date, it was reported by Deadline that the show has already been picked up for a fourth season. But for now, read on for everything we know so far about The Bear season 3. The Bear season 3 release date The Bear season 3 was released on Wednesday 26th June at 9pm ET on Hulu and FX in the US. All episodes were released at once. In the UK, episodes became available at 2am BST on 27th June. The show was initially scheduled to premiere its third season on Hulu and FX on Thursday (27th June) and on Disney Plus in the UK on Friday, but the release date was pushed forward last minute. The show was renewed for season 3 back in November 2023, with FX entertainment president Nick Grad saying at the time: "We're so proud to partner with Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo, Josh Senior and the rest of the creative team, as well as the brilliant cast led by Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach." He continued: "What they and the crew have done is truly remarkable, and we and our partners at Hulu and Disney Plus join fans in looking forward to the next chapter in the story of The Bear." View Affiliate Playlist on the source website How many episodes are there in The Bear season 3? There are 10 half-hour episodes in total. They will all become available to watch from 27th June on Disney Plus. Who stars in The Bear season 3? The following names are returning for season 3: Jeremy Allen White as Carmen aka 'Carmy' Ayo Edebiri as Sydney Ebon Moss-Bachrach as 'Richie' Abby Elliott as Natalie aka 'Sugar' Lionel Boyce as Marcus Liza Colón-Zayas as Tina Matty Matheson as Neil Oliver Platt as Uncle Jimmy Molly Gordon as Claire We also hope to see Edwin Lee Gibson return as Ebraheim, although there's no word on his involvement, and we'd expect to see Jon Bernthal feature in flashback form as Carmy's brother, Mikey. A set video also appeared to confirm the return of Will Poulter as chef Luca, who popped up in season 2 episode 4, Honeydew. Season 2 also treated fans to a number of celebrity cameos, including appearances from Sarah Paulson, Olivia Colman and Jamie Lee Curtis, and it’s possible more celebrity appearances could be on the cards in season 3, but fans will have to wait and see who might be drafted in. The Bear season 3 plot: What will happen? In season 3, it's all eyes on The Bear, with Carmy, Sydney, Richie and co determined to make their fine dining establishment a success. "It's a losing battle every single day in the restaurant business," reads the synopsis. "Carmy pushes himself harder than ever, and demands excellence from his crew, who do their best to match his intensity." As you'd expect, his "quest for culinary excellence will propel the crew to new levels and stress the bonds that hold the restaurant together". Expect a growing team and an "ever-changing landscape", with plenty of "new challenges and opportunities". The synopsis adds: "Our chefs have learned that every second counts, but this season we'll find out if they have what it takes to make it to tomorrow." Is there a trailer for The Bear season 3? Yes, the official trailer for the new season has now arrived, and you can watch it right here: View oEmbed on the source website The Bear seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream in the UK on Disney Plus – sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year now. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Under the Banner of Heaven cast: Meet the characters
The series dramatises a horrifying true crime.
Note: contains discussion of subjects including murder that some readers may find upsetting. True crime series Under the Banner of Heaven has landed on ITVX after debuting on Disney Plus in 2022, introducing the dark tale to a brand new audience. Based on Jon Krakauer's book of the same name, Under the Banner of Heaven follows the true story of Brenda Lafferty and her infant daughter Erica, who were brutally murdered in their Utah home in 1984 by Brenda's brothers-in-law, Ron and Dan Lafferty. The pair were Mormon Fundamentalists who believed that they were commanded by God to carry out the heinous acts, which took place while their brother Allen was at work. Fortunately, the series has employed a stellar cast to tackle the grave subject matter, with Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones leading the way. They're joined by the likes of Sam Worthington, Billy Howle and Wyatt Russell. But who else features in the cast and where might you have seen them before? Read on for your complete guide to the cast and characters of Under the Banner of Heaven. Under the Banner of Heaven cast The full cast list is as follows: Andrew Garfield as Detective Jeb Pyre Daisy Edgar-Jones as Brenda Lafferty Sam Worthington as Ron Lafferty Wyatt Russell as Dan Lafferty Billy Howle as Allen Lafferty Denise Gough as Dianna Lafferty Gil Birmingham as Bill Taba Adelaide Clemens as Rebecca Pyre Rory Culkin as Samuel Lafferty Seth Numrich as Robin Lafferty Chloe Pirrie as Matilda Lafferty Sandra Seacat as Josie Pyre Read on for everything you need to know about the actors and who they play. Andrew Garfield plays Detective Jeb Pyre Who is Detective Jeb Pyre? Detective Jeb Pyre is an elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who heads up the investigation into the murder of Brenda and her daughter Erica. His faith is rocked following the harrowing ordeal. "He's very understated, a solid centre of the story that is the audience's eyes," Garfield told Variety. "Not flashy, a very solid dude and internal. I wanted to play with that – be as internal as possible – and less expressive than I've been in recent projects." What else has Andrew Garfield been in? You'll recognise Andrew Garfield from the Spider-Man franchise, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Tick, Tick... Boom, Under the Silver Lake, Hacksaw Ridge, The Social Network and Never Let Me Go. Daisy Edgar-Jones plays Brenda Lafferty Who is Brenda Lafferty? Brenda Lafferty (24) was studying broadcast journalism at university and she also enjoyed performing arts. She was beaten and stabbed to death by her husband's brothers, Ron and Dan Lafferty, in her home. Her 15-month-old daughter Erica was also killed. Brenda encouraged Ron's wife Dianna to walk away from their marriage when he announced that he wanted to take a second wife, a practice that Ron and other hardline Mormons consider integral to the faith, despite the church turning its back on ''plural marriage'' in 1890. Men who engage in multiple marriages have one lawful wife and several spiritual wives to circumnavigate bigamy. What else has Daisy Edgar Jones been in? Daisy Edgar Jones' CV includes Normal People, Fresh, War of the Worlds and Where the Crawdads Sing, while she will this year star in Twisters. Wyatt Russell plays Dan Lafferty Who is Dan Lafferty? Dan was working as a chiropractor at the family business and was a husband and a father. Like Ron, his finances were also reportedly in disarray and he had previously been excommunicated from the church for his radical views, one of which was allegedly a desire to marry his step-daughter, who was 14. Dan claimed that he had killed both Brenda and Erica, as reported by The Salt Lake Tribune, but a witness claimed that Ron had killed Brenda, with Dan murdering Erica. Dan also didn't express any remorse for the murders. What else has Wyatt Russell been in? The son of Kurt, Wyatt Russell has featured in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Lodge 49, The Woman in the Window, Black Mirror, 22 Jump Street and many other series and films. He was most recently seen in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Billy Howle plays Allen Lafferty Who is Allen Lafferty? Allen Lafferty was the youngest member of the eight Lafferty children. He was married to Brenda and was Erica's father. During a court appearance, Allen said that Ron had told him a number of months prior to the killings that God had commanded that Brenda and Erica be "removed". What else has Billy Howle been in? Billy Howle has appeared in Chloe, The Beast Must Die and The Serpent. Sam Worthington plays Ron Lafferty Who was Ron Lafferty? Ron Lafferty was the eldest of the Lafferty sons and was responsible for Brenda's murder. Ron believed that the church had lost its way by abandoning the practice of multiple marriages – Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, is believed to have had as many as 33 wives, with some putting that number at 50. According to reports, Ron's family had a history of violence – his father was an authoritarian presence – and Ron was described as having a temper. He was excommunicated from the church for his extreme views, which prompted him to establish his own sect in 1984 called the School of the Prophets, which his brothers joined. It was also reported that he was dealing with financial troubles at the time of Brenda's murder. Richard Stowe and Chloe Low, who were both part of the church, also gave support to Dianna after she left Ron. Following Brenda and Erica's murders, Ron and Dan travelled to the Low house, where they planned to kill Chloe, but she wasn't there. They then drove to Stowe's house, where they planned to do the same, but they missed the turning and did not return. Ron didn't express any remorse for the murders. What else has Sam Worthington been in? Sam Worthington has appeared in Avatar and it's sequel The Way of Water, Terminator: Salvation, Clash of the Titans, Wrath of the Titans and Hacksaw Ridge, among others, and was most recently seen in Lift. Denise Gough plays Dianna Lafferty Who is Dianna Lafferty? Dianna Lafferty was Ron's wife. She would seek advice from Brenda regarding her husband's changing nature as he leaned into the more extreme aspects of his religion. She eventually divorced him and moved to Florida with their children. What else has Denise Gough been in? Denise Gough is best known for her stage work, but she also starred alongside Emily Watson in ITV's Too Close, and recently in Andor and Who is Erin Carter?. Gil Birmingham plays Bill Taba Who is Bill Taba? Gil Birmingham plays Bill Taba, a long-serving detective who worked in Las Vegas before heading to Salt Lake Valley. What else has Gil Birmingham been in? Gil Birmingham's CV includes Pieces of Her, Yellowstone, the Twilight franchise, Wind River and House of Cards, along with many other series and films. Adelaide Clemens plays Rebecca Pyre Who is Rebecca Pyre? Adelaide Clemens plays Rebecca Pyre, Jeb's wife and the mother of their two children. She is described as "strong and caring". What else has Adelaide Clemens been in? You can watch Adelaide Clemens in Tommy and Rectify as well as in other series and films, while she recently starred in Justified: City Primeval. Rory Culkin plays Samuel Lafferty Who is Samuel Lafferty? Samuel Lafferty was the middle Lafferty sibling. He was extremely loyal to his brothers and also had a fiery temperament. What else has Rory Culkin been in? The brother of Macaulay and Kieran, Rory Culkin has appeared in Halston, City on a Hill, Castle Rock, Scream 4, Signs and more. He has recently made appearances in Swarm, Black Mirror and The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy. Seth Numrich plays Robin Lafferty Who is Robin Lafferty? Robin was another of the Lafferty sons and was extremely close with Dan. He's forced to choose between the mainstream church and his radical views. What else has Seth Numrich been in? Seth Numrich has appeared in The Blacklist, Madame Secretary and Homeland. Chloe Pirrie plays Matilda Lafferty Who is Matilda Lafferty? Matilda Lafferty was married to Dan Lafferty. Like Dianna, she also looked to Brenda for words of wisdom as her husband's worldview became a cause for concern. What else has Chloe Pirrie been in? Chloe Pirrie's CV includes Hanna, The Queen's Gambit, Temple, Troy: Fall of a City, The Crown, Black Mirror, Death in Paradise, Emma., Carnival Row and many more films and series. Sandra Seacat plays Josie Pyre Who is Josie Pyre? Josie Pyre is Jeb Pyre's mother. She is a dedicated Mormon and is suffering from dementia. What else has Sandra Seacat been in? Sandra Seacat is predominantly known for her acting coaching. Her most recent film appearances include Buster's Mal Heart, Alex of Venice and Palo Alto. Additional cast includes Christopher Heyerdahl, who plays Ammon, another member of the Lafferty family. He has appeared in Peacemaker, Chapelwaite, Van Helsing and Them. View Green Video on the source website Under the Banner of Heaven is available to stream in full in the UK on both ITVX and Disney Plus – sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year now. For more news, interviews and features, visit our Drama hub, or find something to watch now with our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Under the Bridge: Release date, cast and latest news for Lily Gladstone series
The series stars Lily Gladstone, Archie Panjabi, Riley Keough and more.
Hulu's latest drama addition, Under the Bridge, is set to recount one of the most shocking Canadian crimes of the late 1990s – and now it has an official release date. The series is an adaptation of Rebecca Godfrey's 2005 true crime book of the same name, which details the brutal murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk in British Columbia in 1997. Starring Lily Gladstone, Archie Panjabi and Riley Keough, the show delves into the events surrounding the disappearance and reveals the truth about the unlikely killers. So, when is it set to land? Read on for everything you need to know. When is the Under the Bridge release date? Under the Bridge will premiere with two episodes on 17th April 2024 on Hulu. The series will eventually come to Disney Plus in other territories including the UK, but a release date for this is yet to be announced. The project was first announced as a potential movie in 2010, with producer Jennifer Simpson saying at the time: "Rebecca's book is a stunning and heartbreaking tale that looks at a very dark side of teenage life. "We are committed to bringing Under the Bridge to the big screen and making a film that does this story justice." Shawn Williamson added: "Under the Bridge is a riveting account of a tragic and disturbing incident. We believe this is an important story to tell." How many episodes are there in Under the Bridge? There will be eight episodes in total. After the first two episodes premiere on Hulu on 17th April, the remaining instalments will drop weekly on the streaming platform. Under the Bridge cast: Who stars in the series alongside Lily Gladstone? Daisy Jones & The Six star Riley Keough leads the cast as author Rebecca Godfrey as she investigates the horrific case, while Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) will appear as Cam Bentland, a local police officer who happens to be the only woman of colour on the force. Meanwhile, Vritika Gupta (Cross Hollow, Say Goodbye) will play Reena Virk, while Ezra Faroque Khan (Doctor Strange) will appear as Manjit Virk, Reena's father, and Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife) will star as Suman Virk, Reena's mother. The cast will be rounded out by Chloe Guidry (The Park), Javon Walton (Euphoria), Aiyana Goodfellow (Small Axe) and Izzy G (AJ and the Queen). Behind the camera, Samir Mehta and Liz Tigelaar will serve as co-showrunners, as well as executive producers, while Riley Keough will also serve as a producer. "This is my first time producing a series, which has been a really incredible experience," Keough previously said. What is Under the Bridge about? "Reena Virk, a 14-year-old girl, went to join friends at a party and never returned home. Seven teenage girls and a boy were accused of the savage murder," the official synopsis reads. Virk was a teenage Canadian girl of South Asian descent who was bullied by her peers. On 14th November, Virk was lured to a party near the Craigflower Bridge where she was beaten by seven teenage girls and one teenage boy. Virk eventually escaped, but as she was walking home, two of her attackers – Kelly Ellard, who was 15, and Warren Glowatski, who was 16 – attacked her again, with both later found guilty of second-degree murder. View Green Video on the source website Looking for something else to watch? Check out more of our Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch American Horror Stories in the UK
Like clockwork every year, our TV schedules change and are soon filled with more horror, thrillers and jump scares the closer we get to the end of the year. Well, no series does it quite as well as American Horror Story, which has gripped fans with its 12th instalment, Delicate, and stars Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts. While fans of the Ryan Murphy show have grown to love the weird, wonderful and nightmare-inducing nature of the original series, more recently, the show's spin-off has also gripped viewers. The companion show to the original, American Horror Stories first aired in 2021 and is beckoning in its third season, which is slated for release very soon. The series will return to our screens to mark Halloween in the US, but when is it set to be released in the UK? Read on to find out. How to watch American Horror Stories in the UK American Horror Stories season 3 launches in the US on Hulu as part of its Huluween event on Thursday 26th October. But alas, for UK fans of the show, you'll have to wait a little longer to get your horror fix. The season is set for release here in the UK on Wednesday 29th November. Disney confirmed earlier this month that the new four-part run will be landing on Disney Plus at once, so will be the perfect binge watch for the winter. While it's a little bit of a wait for UK fans, there's certainly a lot in store for the series, which comes once again from AHS creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The previous two seasons of American Horror Stories are also available to stream on Disney Plus now. What is American Horror Stories season 3 about? Unlike the format of American Horror Story, each episode of this spin-off focuses on an entirely different horror story. So that means four episodes of brand new stories. As teased in the trailer for the new season, the episodes will be titled: Daphne, Tapeworm, Organ and Bestie. Deadline previously reported that Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and actress Lisa Rinna will be leading the cast of Tapeworm, but exact details of her role remain under wraps for now. We can get a sense of what each episode will be about from the trailer, but according to the official synopses, Bestie will follow a young woman who recently lost her mum and develops a connection with a mysterious online friend. Daphne will explore a case of an AI smart device that gets attached to its user, while the third episode, Tapeworm, is about an ambitious model who will do anything to succeed. The fourth, Organ, focuses on a blind date that goes wrong through an online dating app, and as we can see in the trailer, somehow gets swept up in a weird cannibalistic market for organs. In true AHS fashion, the four episodes are set to pack many a twist and turn, while also probably keeping you up at night – we can't wait. View Green Video on the source website American Horror Stories season 3 trailer The trailer for American Horror Stories season 3 can be found below, which gives us a first glimpse of some of the horrifying (yet entertaining) stories to come. Watch the trailer for yourself. View oEmbed on the source website American Horror Stories season 3 comes to Disney Plus on Wednesday 29th November 2023. Sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 for a year. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now and celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who with a special issue of Radio Times. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Girl from Plainville true story: The real-life case behind drama
The eight-part series is inspired by Michelle Carter’s unprecedented 'texting-suicide' case.
Note: this article contains discussion of suicide that some readers may find upsetting. True crime drama The Girl from Plainville is about to start airing in the UK on Channel 4, having been available for US audiences to stream on Hulu since last year. The drama stars Elle Fanning as Michelle Carter, the young woman who was at the centre of the real-life 'texting-suicide' case that dominated news headlines in 2017. The official synopsis for the eight-part series says: "The Girl from Plainville is inspired by the true story of Michelle Carter’s unprecedented 'texting-suicide' case. "Based on the Esquire article of the same name by Jesse Barron, the limited series explores Carter’s relationship with Conrad Roy III and the events that led to his death and, later, her conviction of involuntary manslaughter." But what is the full true story behind the series and just who is Michelle Carter? Read on for the true story behind The Girl from Plainville. Who is Michelle Carter? Michelle Carter was a teenager living in the eponymous middle-class suburb Plainville in Massachusetts, when she struck up a long-distance relationship with Conrad Roy, another teen who lived an hour away and who, like her, experienced mental health struggles. Two years later on 13th July 2014, 18-year-old Conrad Roy died by suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning in his truck. Carter, then 17-years-old, contacted Roy's mother (who was only vaguely aware that Roy had had a girlfriend prior to his death), before introducing herself to Roy's family at his memorial. Less than a year later in February 2015, Carter would be indicted for the involuntary manslaughter of Conrad Roy, after his phone – and the text messages exchanged with Carter – was discovered by the police. What is the true story behind The Girl from Plainville? The unprecedented 'texting-suicide' case proved a landmark one, as it was the first time a person went on trial for manslaughter via text message. As detailed by Esquire, the judge was presented with 317 pages of messages between Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy. The latter frequently brought up the topic of suicide, but Carter did not attempt to dissuade her then-boyfriend from death by suicide – in fact, quite the reverse. "If u don't do it now you're never gonna do it," she wrote in one message (via CNN). On the evening of the 12th July 2014, shortly before Conrad Roy's death, he had two phone calls with Carter. Although detectives had no record of what was said during the phone calls, they tracked down a text message Carter sent to a friend, in which Carter appeared to confess to encouraging Conrad Roy to climb back into his truck. "I could have stopped him," the text read. "I was on the phone with him and he got out of the car because it was working and he got scared and I f**king told him to get back in. I could of stopped him but I f**king didnt. All I had to say was I love you [sic]." During the trial, assistant district attorney Katie Rayburn argued that Roy had died while still on the phone with Carter. Following a two-week trial, Judge Lawrence Moniz declared Michelle Carter guilty of involuntary manslaughter, stating that her "failure to act [and prevent Conrad Roy's death], where she had a self-created duty, constituted each and all wanton and reckless conduct". Carter was sentenced to two and a half years of prison time and five years of probation. The case was subsequently the subject of HBO documentary I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth vs Michelle Carter. Carter was released in January 2020 – just over three months early due to good behaviour – while her probation period ended in August 2022. View Green Video on the source website The Girl from Plainville will air on Channel 4 from 10pm on Wednesday 26th July 2023. Looking for something else to watch? Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or take a look at the rest of our Drama coverage. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch The Girl from Plainville in the UK
The drama is inspired by the true story of the Michelle Carter 'texting suicide' case.
True crime drama series The Girl from Plainville was first released in the US last year, but for a long time viewers in the UK were unable to watch it. However, that's all about to change, with the series now coming to Channel 4 this month. The show stars The Great's Elle Fanning as Michelle Carter, the real-life woman at the centre of the 'texting suicide' case that gripped the US back in 2017. Meanwhile, the rest of the cast is filled out by the likes of Chloë Sevigny, Colton Ryan and Stranger Things star Cara Buono. But what is the series about, who else stars in it and how can viewers in the UK watch it? Here's everything you need to know about how to watch The Girl from Plainville in the UK. Is there a The Girl from Plainville UK release date? The Girl from Plainville first began airing in the US on Hulu on 29th March 2022, but at the time UK viewers were unable to watch the series. It later became available in the UK to Lionsgate+ subscribers, but from Wednesday 26th July 2023 will become accessible to a much wider audience. This is because the series will be airing on Channel 4 from 10pm that night, with further episodes then releasing each Wednesday and Thursday at the same time. What is The Girl from Plainville about? The official synopsis for the series reads: "The Girl from Plainville is inspired by the true story of Michelle Carter’s unprecedented 'texting suicide' case. "Based on the Esquire article of the same name by Jesse Barron, the limited series explores Carter’s relationship with Conrad Roy III and the events that led to his death and, later, her conviction of involuntary manslaughter." View Green Video on the source website The Girl from Plainville cast Elle Fanning plays the lead role of Michelle Carter, the real Massachusetts teen who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2017, following the death by suicide of her boyfriend, Conrad Roy III. Other cast members include Chloë Sevigny (American Horror Story) as Lynn Roy, Colton Ryan (Dear Evan Hansen) as Conrad 'Coco' Roy III, and Cara Buono (Stranger Things) as Gail Carter. Rounding out the cast are Kai Lennox as David Carter, and Norbert Leo Butz as Conrad 'Co' Roy II. Here's a full list of the main and supporting cast for the series: Elle Fanning as Michelle Carter Chloë Sevigny as Lynn Roy Cara Buono as Gail Carter Kai Lennox as David Carter Colton Ryan as Conrad 'Coco' Roy III Norbert Leo Butz as Conrad 'Co' Roy II Kelly AuCoin as Scott Gordon Scott William Winters as Eric Dawicki Kristin Griffith as Janice Roy Ella Rubin as Natalie Gibson Jeff Wahlberg as Rob Mahoney Kylie Liya Page as Cassie Wilkins Peter Gerety as Conrad Roy Sr. Chinasa Ogbuagu as Teresa Adams Aya Cash as Katie Rayburn Michael Mosley as Joseph Cataldo J C MacKenzie as Judge Moniz The Girl from Plainville trailer You can watch the Hulu trailer for The Girl From Plainville here. View oEmbed on the source website The Girl from Plainville will air on Channel 4 from 10pm on Wednesday 26th July 2023. Looking for something else to watch? Visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or take a look at the rest of our Drama coverage. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Futurama reboot on Hulu: UK release date, cast and latest news
It's finally back - after a 10-year hiatus Matt Groening's sci-fi cartoon Futurama has returned with a brand-new 20-episode season. The new season once again follows 25-year-old pizza delivery boy Philip Fry (voiced by Billy West) who, after tripping and falling into a cryogenic freezer in 1999, woke up 1000 years later with a new bunch of pals including Leela (Katey Sagal), a one-eyed alien and a foul-mouthed android called Bender. Original cast members Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, David Herman and John DiMaggio are all back for the new season, which follows the show up after two separate cancellations. The series was initially cancelled in 2003 after launching in 1999 but, after outrage from fans, it made a comeback until 2013, when it was cancelled again. But what is this new season of Futurama about, who is in the cast and when can fans in the UK watch the new episodes? Read on for everything you need to know. Futurama reboot UK release date It's finally here - the Futurama reboot has now started airing on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in the UK, with the first episode being released on Monday 24th July 2023. New episodes will now continue to stream weekly. You can sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year. What is the new season of Futurama about? The official synopsis for the Futurama reboot, AKA season 8, says: "After a brief ten-year hiatus, Futurama has crawled triumphantly from the cryogenic tube, its full original cast and satirical spirit intact. The ten all-new episodes of season eleven have something for everyone. "New viewers will be able to pick up the series from here, while long-time fans will recognise payoffs to decades-long mysteries – including developments in the epic love story of Fry and Leela, the mysterious contents of Nibbler's litter box, the secret history of evil Robot Santa, and the whereabouts of Kif and Amy's tadpoles. "Meanwhile there's a whole new pandemic in town as the crew explores the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture, and streaming TV." Futurama revival cast and characters: Is John DiMaggio back? Original Futurama cast members who have made a comeback for the revival include - Billy West (Fry) and Katey Sagal (Leela), Tress MacNeille (Mom, many others), Maurice LaMarche (Kif), Lauren Tom (Amy), Phil LaMarr (Hermes), and David Herman (Scruffy). What's more, after some early speculation about whether John DiMaggio would be returning as fan-favourite android Bender, he has in fact returned! He posted a statement to announce his return on Twitter back in February 2022, saying: "I'M BACK, BABY! So damn grateful for the love and support of fans and colleagues alike during this whole time (especially my wife, Kate), and I cannot wait to get back to work with my Futurama family. "#Bendergate is officially over, so put it on the back of a shelf behind Xmas decorations, or maybe in that kitchen drawer with all of the other crap you put in there like old unusable crazy glue, or maybe even put it in a jar you save farts in. Whatever floats your boat, I don’t care, you get the picture. I’M BACK, BABY! BITE MY SHINY METAL A**!" View oEmbed on the source website Fans were dismayed when DiMaggio was absent from the announcement made by Hulu parent company Disney on 9th February 2022. He then clarified he had not joined the show at the time of its announcement out of “self-respect” as negotiations over pay were still ongoing. "Just to be clear," DiMaggio said in a statement on Twitter, "I don't think that only I deserve to be paid more. I think the entire cast does." "It's about self-respect," DiMaggio added in the statement. "And honestly, being tired of an industry that's become far too corporate and takes advantage of artists' time and talent." “From the moment John DiMaggio auditioned last century, we knew we had our Bender,” series creator Matt Groening said. “So congrats to everyone at ‘Futurama.’ We’re all back, baby!” “John DiMaggio may be a great robot, but he’s also a great human being,” executive producer David X. Cohen added. “Not many people or machines can say that. For the fourth time, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime thrill to be back with our entire original cast and the phenomenal animators of Rough Draft Studios!” Is there a trailer for the new season of Futurama? There is, and you can watch the trailer right here: View oEmbed on the source website Futurama season 8 is streaming weekly now on Disney Plus. Sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Comedy hub for all the latest news and features. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Kardashians season 3: release date, cast and latest news
Will the Calabasas sisters be back for a third season?
Rejoice! Reality television royalty the Kardashians are back on our screens this week, and we can’t contain our excitement. After the drama of last year's season 2 – with viewers watching Kris Jenner undergo hip replacement surgery, Kourtney Kardashian plan her wedding to Travis Barker, and Kylie Jenner recover from having her second baby – we’re sure that the third season is bound to be just as action-packed. The trailer for season 3 promises furious spats between the five sisters as their ‘momager’ Kris attempts to keep the peace, as well as serious health scares and relationship dramas for the family. So, when is The Kardashians season 3 coming to Disney Plus (for UK viewers)? Read on to find out all we know.. The Kardashians season 3 release date The Kardashians season 3 is set to premiere on Hulu on Thursday 25th May 2023. It will stream on Disney Plus in the UK on the same date. Kourtney Kardashian Barker confirmed the season 3 renewal news back in September, telling E! News at her Boohoo New York Fashion Week debut: "I've been filming season 3 here. We're shooting season 3 now." Meanwhile, Variety reported back in March that Hulu had commissioned 40 episodes of the reality show – so it seems they're in it for the long haul. The Kardashians season 3 cast It wouldn't be The Kardashians without the titular stars, so we can expect the following family members to appear in season 3: Kris Jenner Kim Kardashian Kourtney Kardashian Barker Khloé Kardashian Kendall Jenner Kylie Jenner We're also likely to see Travis Barker a fair amount, considering he is now married to Kourtney, while Kourtney's ex-partner Scott Disick and Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble are also expected to reappear. What will happen in The Kardashians season 3? We can take a good guess at what season 3 is likely to cover, particularly since the Kardashians are rarely out of the headlines. From the trailer, viewers will certainly be privy to the tension between Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Kim Kardashian, with Kourtney accusing her sister of using her wedding to musician Travis Barker as a “business opportunity” to launch her collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana. We're also likely to see the breakdown of Kim’s relationship with Pete Davidson play out, considering the pair split in August 2022, and the trailer also shows the star discuss her divorce from musician Kanye West. Meanwhile, Khloé Kardashian welcomed her second baby with ex Tristan Thompson via surrogate in July – the birth featured in the first episode of season 2, however we haven't seen much of the cherub since, so perhaps the reality show will be adding a new little cast member to its line-up. Khloé will also discuss her health scare after having a melanoma removed from her face last year. As for Kylie and Kris, the mother-daughter pairing recently released a new makeup palette together so perhaps we'll be taking another trip to Kylie HQ in the new season. Kylie also chairs a family meeting in the trailer, in which she encourages her sisters to “have a bigger conversation about the beauty standards that we’re setting”. Is there a trailer for The Kardashians season 3? Yes, there is! You can watch it below. View oEmbed on the source website You can watch The Kardashians on Disney Plus – sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only £1 with delivery to your home – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Handmaid's Tale season 5: Release date, cast, latest news
The dystopian Hulu series' fifth season has a confirmed release date. **WARNING: Contains spoilers for The Handmaid's Tale season 4**
The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 is well underway on Hulu, revealing the fate of June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) following that dramatic season 4 finale, in which she finished off commander Fred Waterford and made an enemy of his wife Serena. And now, a trailer for season 5 episode 8 has landed, showing more danger heading for Osborne (Moss) as we head towards the finale of the drama. While Hulu isn’t available in the UK, fans on our shores are in luck: season 5 has now begun airing on Channel 4 in the UK. Praise be! Moss previously teased that the upcoming fifth season of The Handmaid's Tale is one of the most "wild" outings of the show so far, and that's saying something. So, read on for everything you need to know about The Handmaid's Tale season 5. The Handmaid's Tale season 5 UK release date Season 5 began airing in the UK on Channel 4 on Sunday 23rd October – at the same time as it debuts on Amazon Prime Video. Episodes are set to air weekly on Sundays on Channel 4 from then on. The first two episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 5 premiered on 14th September 2022 on Hulu in the US, with new episodes airing weekly. The Handmaid's Tale season 5 cast The following central cast members have all now been confirmed to return: Elisabeth Moss as June Osbourne Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford Madeline Brewer as Janine Lindo Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia Clements OT Fagbenle as Luke Bankole Samira Wiley as Moira Strand Max Minghella as Commander Nick Blaine Amanda Brugel as Rita Blue Bradley Whitford as Commander Joseph Lawrence Sam Jaeger as Mark Tuello One major cast member we know won't be returning is Alexis Bledel as Dr Emily Malek. In a statement released in May, Bledel said: "After much thought, I felt I had to step away from The Handmaid’s Tale at this time. I am forever grateful to Bruce Miller for writing such truthful and resonant scenes for Emily, and to Hulu, MGM, the cast and crew for their support." Another character that won't be returning - unless in flashbacks - is Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes), after he was murdered by former handmaids in the season 4 finale. However, we can likely expect a return for McKenna Grace as a former wife and now handmaid Esther Keyes, while Zawe Ashton could also be back as Moira's girlfriend Oona. Elsewhere, Clea DuVall could also return as Emily's wife, Sylvia, with Charlie Zeltzer as their son Oliver. Additionally, Dave star Christine Klo has been cast in the new season as a new character named Lily. Deadline reports that Lily is "a Gilead refugee who now is a leader in the Canada-based resistance movement." They add that Lily will "enter the story as a leader in the resistance who’s no stranger to perilous situations — with the scars to prove it. A former Martha, she’s gritty and resourceful. Once someone earns Lily’s trust, she becomes a fierce ally." Is there a trailer for The Handmaid's Tale season 5? Yes! Hulu has released a trailer for the upcoming instalment of The Handmaid's Tale, teasing a battle of wills between June Osborne and Serena Joy Waterford. Watch below: View oEmbed on the source website The Handmaid's Tale season 4 spoilers At the end of season 4, June successfully brokered a deal with Commander Lawrence and Commander Fred Waterford (in custody in Canada) for 22 women and resistance fighters trapped in Gilead. However, Waterford was instead released in No Man's Land, where he was chased and beaten to death by June, Emily, and other former handmaids. "I felt that it really delivered the finale that I felt, and I think my cast-mates felt, was needed and deserved for the fans," actor Joseph Fiennes (Waterford) told Entertainment Weekly. His death will no doubt have major consequences for season 5, and we'll doubtless see its impact on the lives of both June herself and on Waterford's pregnant wife Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski). During a previous chat with EW, Strahovski revealed that when she first read the finale, her “jaw was on the floor”. She added: “For me personally, it’s the most satisfying season finale that Handmaid’s has had to date, so it’s just exciting.” However, this might not be the last we see of Fred Waterford, after the showrunner Bruce Miller hinted that we will continue to see Waterford in flashbacks. "I think that although Fred is dead, his influence on June continues and that is, in our show, shown through her mind’s eye of flashbacks," he told Deadline. The series will also become a "a June-Serena thing", focusing on the two female characters, according to Miller. Serena will react with the “white-hot fever of revenge," Miller told The Hollywood Reporter. “Even though Serena didn’t like Fred and they have a complicated relationship, it’s now a June-Serena thing. She will want to find a way to metaphorically or realistically get June for this. June hit her house and she wants to hit her back. There’s that absolute toe-to-toe, woman-to-woman venom, but also, what is the relationship between two women where one killed the other’s abuser? It’s complicated.” Fred Waterford's death was hinted at in the original Margaret Atwood book, which very briefly suggests that Fred was killed during a 'Salvaging' ritual. Another future plot line hinted at during season 4 episode 9 is that Serena's child could be claimed by Gilead, while she herself could be forced to become a handmaid. The Handmaid's Tale season 5 plot We now have an official synopsis for season 5, which reads: "June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. "Commander Lawrence works with Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah." What's more, it seems from the first look images and official synopsis that season 5 will still have a heavy focus on June, despite season 4's ending suggesting she would escape from Gilead. Back in July 2021, McKenna Grace, who plays teen handmaid Esther Keyes, had spoken with The Hollywood Reporter about taking on more of the narrative focus and the possibility of her character becoming "the new June". She said: "I feel like there’s only one June. But there is the whole rebellion and there are all of these other girls. So, there’s one June and I supposed there’s one Esther as well! We’ll see what she gets up to into the next season. I have no clue, but I have hopes." Will season 5 be the final season of The Handmaid's Tale? No, actually, as detailed above, The Handmaid’s Tale has been renewed for a sixth and final season. Hulu confirmed the news on 8th September at the season 5 premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. "It has been a true honour to tell the story of Margaret Atwood's groundbreaking novel and chillingly relevant world, and we are thrilled to bring viewers a sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale," showrunner Bruce Miller said in a press release. He added: "We are grateful to Hulu and MGM for allowing us to tell this story, which unfortunately has remained as relevant as ever throughout its run, and are in awe of our incredible fans for their unwavering support, and without whom we never would have gotten to this point." The streamer also confirmed that The Handmaid’s Tale creator and showrunner Bruce Miller is "actively developing" a sequel series, inspired by Margaret Atwood’s novel The Testaments. Yay! Miller previously said he is "in no rush to end it". "I’m not going to shut it down while we have interesting stories to tell," he said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. However, in a more recent interview, he added that he didn't want to "overstay" his welcome. "I know what the end is and I’m not going to overstay my welcome but I’m also not going to rush off if I don’t have to because as long as I am writing for Elisabeth Moss, you know, it really doesn’t get much better," Miller told Deadline. In addition, executive producer Warren Littlefield previously spoke ahead of season 4 and implied that several more seasons of The Handmaid's Tale could be on the way. "We have not planned season 4 to be the end, but we also look to Margaret [Atwood]'s book The Testaments and know that that story takes us 15 years into the future," he told TV Guide. "We don't see ending it in [season 4], and I can honestly say to you, we don't have a definitive out. But I think we want to keep the bar high, and it would not be a bad thing to leave the audience wanting more and then we could ideally shift into The Testaments." While you’re waiting, take a look at the rest of our Drama coverage, or check out what else is on with our TV guide. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscribe now and get the next 12 issues for only £1. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.
Hellraiser reboot: UK release date, cast, trailer and plot
Prepare for a new story in the Hellraiser universe.
Hulu is breathing new life into the Hellraiser universe with an 11th film in the franchise, which will follow the 2018 release Hellraiser: Judgement – and the new movie looks pretty terrifying if the latest trailer is anything to go by. Based on Clive Barker’s 1986 novella, The Hellbound Heart, the Hellraiser franchise centres around a group of Cenobites, pain-obsessed and sadistic beings from another realm which are unleashed when someone solves a puzzle box. And now footage for the new movie, titled Hellraiser, has given fans a first look at the iconically terrifying Pinhead redesign as well as the creepy Cenobites. View oEmbed on the source website The chilling footage shows various victims trying to solve the puzzle box and, one by one, meeting their end in increasingly violent ways. Meanwhile, Odessa A’zion’s central character Riley explains how the puzzle box works. Eventually, Jamie Clayton dons the new Pinhead redesign for the first time as she asks a victim: “What is it you pray for?” The original Hellraiser, which premiered in 1987, was hugely popular upon its release and was written and directed by Clive Barker, who is one of the new movie’s producers, alongside David S. Goyer, Keith Levine, and Marc Toberoff. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, filmmaker David Bruckner explained why he decided to tell a new tale in the Hellraiser universe rather than remaking the original movie. "I just didn't think you could ever remake the original Hellraiser," he explained. It's too much its own thing and it would be, I think, perilous territory for filmmakers, because how do you top that? This is a new story in the Hellraiser universe." Read on for everything you need to know about the new entry to the Hellraiser franchise. Hellraiser reboot release date Hellraiser is currently scheduled for a 7th October release date exclusively on Hulu for US audiences. However, a global release date is yet to be confirmed, meaning UK viewers will have to wait for more information. Hellraiser reboot cast The new tale revolves around a character named Riley, who is played by Odessa A'zion (Conception, For the Night). Alongside A'zion, Goran Visnjic (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) plays a character fascinated by the puzzle box. The ensemble cast includes Adam Faison (Everything’s Gonna Be Okay), Drew Starkey (Outer Banks), Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), Aoife Hinds (Normal People), Jason Liles (Stereoscope), Yinka Olorunnife (The Transporter), Selina Lo (Boss Level), Zachary Hing (Halo), Kit Clarke (Leonardo), with and Hiam Abbass (Succession). Behind the camera, Clive Barker (The Hellbound Heart) is on board as a producer. In an interview with Empire, Bruckner previously said having Barker on the project “has been such an honour” and that his involvement has helped expand “the incredible universe he created so long ago”. Barker also added: “Having seen some of the designs from David Bruckner’s new Hellraiser film, they pay homage to what the first film created, but then take it to places it’s never been before. “This is a Hellraiser on a scale that I simply didn’t expect. David and his team are steeped in the story’s mythology, but what excites me is their desire to honour the original even as they revolutionise it for a new generation.” Who plays Pinhead in the Hellraiser reboot? Jamie Clayton (Designated Survivor, Sense8) will play the Cenobite leader Pinhead, the beloved S&M icon, who was portrayed in the original film and many of its sequels by Doug Bradley. The news of Clayton's casting broke in October 2021 after the actress posted an image of her holding a Lament Configuration puzzle box on social media. “Demons to some. Angels to others,” the Sense8 star teased in a tweet that also linked to a Deadline article detailing her casting. "We felt a kind of anticipation around the fans to reimagine the character," Brucker previously told EW of the decision to cast Clayton, a trans woman. "We knew we wanted Pinhead to be a woman. Jamie was just the right person for the role. A person's identity can be really exciting for a role in many ways, but I have to emphasize that Jamie absolutely killed, that's how we got there." Brucker added that he did not want Clayton to copy Bradley’s portrayal of the character, explaining: "There will be suffering, but you're going to get a sense of what Pinhead's desires might be in a way that hits a little different." Hellraiser reboot plot As detailed above, the new movie is not a remake of the original Hellraiser movie, but rather a new story in Barker's horror franchise. But the new tale still looks pretty chilling. It revolves around on a character named Riley, who is played by Odessa A'zion. “A young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon the Cenobites, a group of sadistic supernatural beings from another dimension," the official Hulu plot description reads. Is there a trailer for the Hellraiser reboot? Yes! And it gives fans a good look at Pinhead, central character Riley, and the brand new Cenobites. Watch below: View oEmbed on the source website Hellraiser will land on Hulu on 7th October 2022 in the US. A UK release date is yet to be announced. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. 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The Handmaid's Tale to end with season 6
"It has been a true honour to tell the story of Margaret Atwood's groundbreaking novel."
June’s war on Gilead is set to come to a close: the popular dystopian series The Handmaid’s Tale has been renewed for a sixth and final season. Hulu made the announcement on Thursday night (8th September) at the season 5 premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. The streamer also confirmed that The Handmaid’s Tale creator and showrunner Bruce Miller is “actively developing” a sequel series, based on Margaret Atwood’s novel Testaments, that will be set years after the events of the original Elisabeth Moss-starring show. "It has been a true honour to tell the story of Margaret Atwood's groundbreaking novel and chillingly relevant world, and we are thrilled to bring viewers a sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale," Miller said in a press release. He added: "We are grateful to Hulu and MGM for allowing us to tell this story, which unfortunately has remained as relevant as ever throughout its run, and are in awe of our incredible fans for their unwavering support, and without whom we never would have gotten to this point." Craig Erwich, President, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals, added: “Five years ago, almost to the day, The Handmaid’s Tale made history when it became the first show to win an Emmy for a streaming service. "In the time since, it has been a privilege and pleasure to work with some of the finest creative talent in our industry on this show – a distinct and exceptional group of people who continue to produce the highest quality television that has made and continues to make significant cultural impact." He continued: "Bruce, Warren, Lizzie, and the entire team at MGM have been amazing partners, and we hope fans enjoy these last two seasons." View oEmbed on the source website The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 will begin streaming on Wednesday (September 14th), with a two-episode premiere. Of course, that’s the US release date – no UK date has been confirmed yet, but the season will follow shortly after on Channel 4, as with previous seasons. The fifth instalment will follow June (Moss) as she faces up to the consequences of her involvement in the murder of Commander Waterford (Joseph Fiennes) last season. Meanwhile, Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) teams up with Nick (Max Minghella) and Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) as he tries to reform Gilead and rise through its ranks. June, Luke and Moira will continue to wage war on Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah. In addition to cast member/executive producer Elisabeth Moss, returning series regulars include Yvonne Strahovski, O-T Fagbenle, Samira Wiley, Madeline Brewer, Amanda Brugel and Sam Jaeger. The Handmaid's Tale season 5 will air on Channel 4. Seasons 1-4 are available to stream now on Amazon Prime Video – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. While you’re waiting, take a look at the rest of our Drama coverage or check out what else is on with our TV guide. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscribe now and get the next 12 issues for only £1. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.
How to watch Welcome to Wrexham - where can you stream it?
Welcome to Wrexham will be available exclusively on Disney Plus in the UK.
In 2020, lower league Welsh football team Wrexham AFC and its fans were stunned when Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney stepped in to purchase and run the club. Now, the unlikely story is being chronicled as a new docuseries titled Welcome to Wrexham. Coming to our screens courtesy of Boardwalk Pictures and Reynolds’s production company, Maximum Effort, the series will document the owners’ journey together across the first two seasons of their acquisition. The Wrexham AFC team, Reynolds and McElhenney take centre stage to tell the story through interviews alongside Wayne Jones, the owner of The Turf, where the club was first formed, Fleur Robinson, CEO of Wrexham AFC, and the local indie comedy group Declan Swans, among others. A full-length trailer landed in July 2022, giving fans more insight into what the docuseries entails and showing the locals talking about the club’s history. View oEmbed on the source website Talking about the docuseries, Nick Grad, FX Entertainment’s original programming president, said: "Rob and Ryan will take fans inside the sport as never before, pairing their genuine love for the game with the welcome challenge of building on the heritage of this club." Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Welcome to Wrexham. What time is Welcome to Wrexham released? Welcome to Wrexham will land on American streaming service Hulu on Wednesday 24th August 2022. The docuseries will premiere in the UK the next day, on Thursday 25th August, where it will be available exclusively on Disney Plus. Filming on the project began back in December 2020, with the film crew present at the owners’ first visit to the team at the Wrexham vs Maidenhead United FC game in October 2021. How to watch Welcome to Wrexham As detailed above, fans can watch Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu in the US. Given that Hulu is a US-based streaming platform, which isn’t available here in the UK, fans will have to wait a little bit longer to watch the docuseries on Disney Plus in the UK. Is Welcome to Wrexham coming to Disney Plus? Yes, the docuseries will be exclusively available on Disney Plus in the UK from Thursday 25th August 2022. Sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year You can sign up to Disney Plus on their website, through the Disney Plus app or through Sky Q and NOW – where Disney Plus is available as an add-on. Check out more of our Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now – subscribe now to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.
The Great's Florence Keith-Roach is one to watch
The Tatyana star spoke to Radio Times magazine about her fascinating journey off-camera.
Several years ago, when Florence Keith-Roach was sent a synopsis for the pilot of The Great, she was shocked. The premise wasn't that unusual: a period drama about Empress Catherine II, tracing her arrival in the 18th-century Russian court as a naive, fresh-faced young woman for an arranged marriage to the boorish, bawdy Peter III through to the 1762 coup, which enabled her to finally seize power from her husband. It was the tone that was unfamiliar – creator Tony McNamara, who also co-wrote the Oscar-nominated script for the 2018 film The Favourite, was doing something different, irreverent, sweary and sexy. "The pilot for The Great had a very unusual tone that I hadn't come across before," Keith-Roach, who took on the role of Tatyana, the flirtatious wife of one of Peter's allies, told the Radio Times magazine. "It was funny and wild. I loved it." Up to this point, she had only been offered small TV and film roles and then suddenly, she was on set with Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult. "As former child actors, they have been on film sets their whole lives, which is great because they know how to make everyone around them comfortable." Although her role in Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated The Great could be considered the actor's big break, her career hasn't followed a linear progression. The combination of having a dad who was a cameraman and a grandmother who introduced her to classic musicals saw her immersed in film from a young age. She wanted to be an actor, but her family were concerned about the industry's fickle nature. "So I went to uni to study classics and tried not to do it," she said. Keith-Roach attended University College London and achieved a first-class degree, which could have led to a career in academia, but the pull of the stage was unavoidable: "I did a masters in acting at the Drama Centre in London and it was amazing. It was what my brain needed to be doing. It made so much sense." But then she left the Drama Centre a decade ago and reality hit: "It was hard to get work, so I started to write. I was inspired by women like Lena Dunham who wrote, directed and starred in her own TV series [HBO hit Girls]. I went to the Sphinx Theatre Company in London, a brilliant feminist writer theatre group who put on lots of workshops. We talked about the lack of stories about women. I wanted to write something funny and irreverent and rude…" Like The Great? "Exactly. But my own thing," she added. So she wrote, directed and acted in a play about excess and sex called Love to Love to Love You, which enjoyed a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and then at the Vault Festival in London. A second play, Eggs, a dark comedy about female friendship and fertility, opened at the Fringe in 2015 and received a rave review from the London Evening Standard, declaring Keith-Roach a "rising star of the London theatre scene". Since then, she's been on Channel 4 Drama's screenwriting programme and written, directed and starred in award-winning short film A Family Affair that played at film festivals around the world. She is currently writing a thriller drama pilot for the BBC, which sounds like a pretty big deal, but one that she's seemingly taking in her stride. And once filming for The Great season 3 wraps at the end of this year, she has another film script in development that she wants to direct and act in: a reworking of the 1954 Roberto Rossellini film Journey to Italy, which she plans to turn into a comedy-drama about sisterhood. Keith-Roach is fully aware of the issues around perception versus reality in historical dramas – even those like The Great that are positioned as satires. To avoid more pedantic viewers demanding the series carry a warning over its historical accuracy, as happened with The Crown, McNamara prefaces each episode with "an occasionally true story". "I read a biography of Catherine the Great as soon as I got the part of Tatyana, but you don't particularly need to know the historical world of that period for The Great," she explained. "Tony McNamara is playing with the reality of history. He is using the past as a way to help us understand the present. "The show feels so relevant to now in terms of how it talks about the limitations of certain political figures…" The Great is available on STARZPLAY via Amazon Prime Video in the UK, and on Hulu in the US. The Great Season 2 will also air on Channel 4 from Wednesday 27th July. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. This interview originally appeared in the Radio Times magazine. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscribe now and get the next 12 issues for only £1. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.
Life in Pink: How to watch the Machine Gun Kelly documentary in the UK
How can UK viewers watch new Hulu documentary Life in Pink?
Machine Gun Kelly (born Colson Baker) is the latest singer to get the documentary treatment. Following the likes of Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, the musician and actor’s rise to stardom has been examined in the new Hulu film, titled Machine Gun Kelly's Life in Pink. The documentary provides all the expected rock 'n' roll antics and snippets of Machine Gun Kelly's fiancée Megan Fox, but also offers a deep dive into the star’s status as a polarising figure, public backlash and his struggles with his mental health. Given that Hulu is a US-based streaming platform, fans in the UK may be wondering how to watch the new documentary. RadioTimes.com brings you everything you need to know. How to watch the Machine Gun Kelly's Life in Pink in the UK As detailed above, Machine Gun Kelly's Life in Pink is a Hulu documentary. The US-based streaming platform may not be available in the UK, but fans needn't worry: like many other Hulu titles, Life in Pink is available in the UK via Star, Disney Plus’s branch of more adult TV and film content, which launched in the UK back in February 2021. UK audiences just have to sign up to Disney Plus to access Star – subscriptions cost £7.99 per month, and £79.90 a year. The best thing is that you don’t have to do anything extra to get Star on Disney Plus as it’s all in one package. Sign up to Disney+ for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year Machine Gun Kelly's Life in Pink is directed by Sam Cahill, and executive produced by Machine Gun Kelly, Stephen Astephen, Andre Cisco II, Ashleigh Veverka, John Janick and Sean 'Diddy' Combs. What is Machine Gun Kelly's Life in Pink about? The official synopsis reads: "Machine Gun Kelly's Life in Pink takes you through the raw realness and pressure of a rock star's rise to the top. This documentary submerges you into the life of Machine Gun Kelly watching the creation of Tickets to My Downfall. "This backstage pass to the chaotic world of his meteoric success takes you beyond the red carpet to witness Machine Gun Kelly struggle with mental health, work through childhood trauma and dedicate his life to being a good father." Machine Gun Kelly's Life in Pink trailer View oEmbed on the source website In the first trailer for the documentary, which landed earlier in June 2022, Machine Gun Kelly recounts growing up in a rough neighbourhood in Cleveland. “I got a gun pulled on me right here, and I was like ‘You’re going to do this with my daughter in the car?’" he recalls. The footage also shows MGK reminiscing the period he spent living in a basement with a friend after getting kicked out of his house, as well as navigating his relationship with his daughter, Casie Baker. Watch above. Machine Gun Kelly landed on Disney Plus UK on June 27th 2022. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our list of the best movies on Disney Plus and best shows on Disney Plus, or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscribe now and get the next 12 issues for only £1. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.
The Kardashians: Release date, time and how to watch in the UK
Kim Kardashian and family are back with a new format.
Another week, another episode of The Kardashians on Disney Plus for UK viewers, or Hulu for those across the pond. This time, Kendall is staying away from the kitchen, much to the relief of cucumbers everywhere. Instead, she's off on a shopping trip with Khloe when Kris gives her a call. Kendall reveals her mum has already hung up on her earlier, before asking her why she never answers her calls. The conversation, however, gets quickly derailed when Kris spots a Madame Alexander doll display and asks Khloe to get them all, as they're her favourite doll. See for yourself below. View Green Video on the source website The famous family's new series landed on the streamer in April, and it has received praise from fans and critic alike since. The new filming style is more akin to documentary than reality, which showrunner Danielle King told Variety "really elevated the look and the style of the show from the cameras that we’re using, to doing a lot with drones". It certainly has a more cinematic feel to it, with the family breaking the fourth wall and addressing the audience, which King added helps make it "a lot more intimate". It helps that Kardashians are also delving into their highly-publicised dramas in a more open, honest way. Kim Kardashian's divorce to Kanye West, her new relationship with SNL comedian Pete Davidson and Kourtney's wedding(s) to Travis Barker are just some of the topics they cover in this new season. It marks the first of likely many on Hulu/Disney, a deal Kris Jenner termed a “no brainer”. "This is the next chapter," she explained during the Disney Upfronts event. "In the new show, you'll see us evolving as a family. Fans want us to be who we are, and since moment one, they've been emotionally invested in our show, just like we are. The fans will love seeing us continue the journey. I can't say much about what's coming, but spoiler – we're going to look fabulous and everyone's going to watch." Read on for everything you need to know about The Kardashians. The Kardashians release date and time The Kardashians premiered exclusively on Disney Plus on Thursday 14th April 2022 at 8am in the UK. The first episode is titled Burn Them All to the F**king Ground. It saw Kim prepare to host on Saturday Night Live, introduced Kourtney and Travis' relationship, and saw Khloe dealing with her and Tristan's relationship. In the US, the series will be available to stream on Hulu. Hulu is not available to watch in the UK. How to watch new Hulu show The Kardashians in the UK The Kardashians will be available to watch on Star via Disney Plus in the UK. The new Kardashians series will air on Hulu in the US. However, fans in the UK needn't fear, for it will be broadcast to international audiences including UK viewers via Star on Disney Plus. So, the UK will not miss out on the new series despite the lack of streaming service Hulu in the UK. Sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year now How many episodes will there be of The Kardashians on Hulu? The Kardashians on Hulu will consist of 10 episodes and will release one episode per week. The episode release dates are available below. Episode 1 - 14th April 2022 Episode 2 - 21st April 2022 Episode 3 - 28th April 2022 Episode 4 - 5th May 2022 Episode 5- 12th May 2022 Episode 6 - 19th May 2022 Episode 7 - 26th May 2022 Episode 8 - 2nd June 2022 Episode 9 - 9th June 2022 Episode 10 - 16th June 2022 So, the series is due to wind up its first season in the middle of June 2022. Who will be in the cast of The Kardashians on Hulu? Below are confirmed cast members for The Kardashians on Hulu. Kim Kardashian Kourtney Kardashian Khloe Kardashian Kris Jenner Kendall Jenner Kylie Jenner Tristan Thompson Scott Disick Kanye West Corey Gamble Travis Barker Pete Davidson Fans have been clamouring to know which of the Kardashian-Jenner family clan will be making their onscreen return. There’s good news on this front – all of the Kardashian members are on board for the new show. This means that we can expect our favourite faces, including Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner to appear in the show. Tristan Thompson will also be appearing on the show. Rob K will make guest appearances. However, Caitlyn Jenner won't feature. "But @ScottDisick is coming with us to Hulu sooooooo I get it BUT he will be back!!!!" Kim told fans on Instagram after Keeping Up with the Kardashians came to an end. While Kim's romance with Davidson will be explored in the new series, the SNL comedian won't appear in the show - well, not in season 1, anyway. "I have not filmed with him," Kim K told Variety. "And I’m not opposed to it. It's just not what he does. But if there was an event happening and he was there, he wouldn’t tell the cameras to get away. I think I might film something really exciting coming, but it wouldn't be for this season." The reality TV star added that the show will reveal "how we met and who reached out to who and how it happened and all the details that everyone wants to know". "I’m definitely open to talking, and I definitely explain it," she continued. Kanye West will be in the series, which was filmed before things turned acrimonious between the former couple. His appearance is reported to be integral to episode 1. "Being in the public eye and having disagreements publicly is never easy," Kim told the publication. "But I do believe in handling it all privately. I believe in championing publicly and criticising privately. I don't think I would ever criticise the father of my children on my TV show. That's just not really what I’m about, and I just don’t think that would ever make me feel good." She added: "I'm always really respectful of what the kids will see. The reality is, we’re always a family. We always will have a love and respect for each other. And even if there’s moments where it might not seem like that, there are so many moments that are super positive. I do think it’s important for people to see that things aren’t perfect all the time, but that they can get better." The Kardashians plot Released last month, the first-look trailer promises that "all the walls will be shattered" in the new series. Disney says the show will be “an all-access pass” into the lives of the world’s most famous celebrity family as they run their business empires and love lives. The Kardashians is set to detail Kim Kardashian's divorce from Kanye West, and delve into her new relationship with Pete Davidson. Though SNL star Davidson won't be in season one, Kim K doesn't rule him out from appearing in the second instalment. "I have not filmed with him," Kim K recently told Variety. "And I’m not opposed to it. It's just not what he does. But if there was an event happening and he was there, he wouldn’t tell the cameras to get away. I think I might film something really exciting coming, but it wouldn't be for this season." We also know that Tristan Thompson, the on/off partner of Khloe Kardashian, will be in the new show, as will the revelation that he has fathered a child with another woman. On the feel of the new show, Kim added to the publication: "My goal was that it was familiar and felt like home, like, ‘Oh, my God, they’re back.' But updated or just a little bit more intimate." In an interview with the Wall Street Journal back in October 2021, Kim also gave fans a clue what to expect. Kim explained that the family have retained editing rights over the new show – and that it will focus on the family’s business enterprises rather than dramatic plot-lines. "I think it will be a different side," she told the publication. "But I wouldn't say that our silly sides are not going to come out." Kris Jenner has also hinted at what’s in store for fans, explaining that the new show will depart from the original. "This is the next chapter," Kris revealed at Disney's Upfronts virtual presentation in May 2021. "In the new show, you'll see us evolving as a family, fans want us to be who we are and since moment one, they've been emotionally invested in our show just like we are," she revealed. "The fans will love seeing us continue the journey. I can't say much about what's coming but spoiler – we're going to look fabulous and everyone's going to watch." The Kardashians review: Tonally different, but we'll still Keep Up Is there a trailer for The Kardashians? Hulu dropped a trailer for the series on New Year's Day and, while it doesn’t reveal much about the new storylines, we do catch a glimpse of Kylie’s pregnancy bump. Watch the clip below. View oEmbed on the source website The words "when the countdown to the New Year ends the countdown to the new show begins" are shown, before the screen splits to show glimpses of each Kardashian-Jenner member as they wish viewers a “Happy New Year”. Disney dropped another trailer on Monday 7th February 2022, promising fans that "all the walls will be shattered" in the new series. Watch below: View oEmbed on the source website You can watch Keeping Up with the Kardashians on hayu – start your free trial now. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide. The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now – subscribe now to get each issue delivered to your door. 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