Emmerdale favourite confirmed to be returning to the ITV soap "by popular demand" – just 3 months after exit
The character was last seen in the Dales in January.
Actor Chris Coghill is set to return to Emmerdale just three months after his ITV soap exit. The star, who first appeared as Kev Townsend back in September 2025 and played the role until his departure in January 2026, will reprise the part later this year. The serial drama has teased in a press release that his "new business venture is sure to stir up trouble for the locals". But what exactly is 'A Slice of Kev-en'? It seems to be some sort of mobile café, which is bound to ruffle Nicola King's (Nicola Wheeler) feathers! The character, who is the estranged husband of Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) and biological father of Lewis Barton (Bradley Riches) – a fact he’s kept secret – was last seen narrowly escaping the clutches of serial killer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). Kev had become entangled in John's plot to kill Robert, but ultimately warned Aaron (Danny Miller) that John posed a danger to him and Robert, and then fled the Dales. Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw said in a statement that "Chris is most definitely back by popular demand". She added: "With Kev’s son, Lewis, in the village still unaware of who his father is, it's safe to say that there’s a lot of unfinished business and drama ahead." View oEmbed on the source website Coghill, who's also known for his appearances in EastEnders, Shameless and Slow Horses, added: "I’m really pleased to be returning to Emmerdale, I had a brilliant time last year. Kev is a complex character that I love playing." He continued: "He has psychopathic tendencies but also an energy and vulnerability that I think makes him pretty unique. I’m properly looking forward to getting back at it." Read more: Who is guilty of poisoning in Emmerdale as iconic character's life hangs in the balance in ITVX release? Emmerdale airs sick new low for Joe Tate in Dingle feud during early ITX release 4 Emmerdale spoilers next week: Distraught Cain Dingle makes a move on Charity in two-hander episode Emmerdale airs weeknights at 8pm on ITV1 and from 7am on ITVX. Add Emmerdale to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app– download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? confirms contestant wins full £1 million prize pot on Jeremy Clarkson quiz
No April Fools here – just some seriously smart players.
ITV has announced that at least one contestant will win the £1 million prize pot in the upcoming season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. The 36th run of the iconic quiz show, which is set to begin later this month, will see not one but two contestants make it all the way to the final question. Top prize winners are extremely rare, with only six contestants in the show’s UK history having taken home the £1 million and only one winner since Jeremy Clarkson became host. We now know that number is about to grow to seven, but whether it also goes up to eight... viewers will just have to wait and see. ITV has also teased that the upcoming episodes will see one contestant dramatically lose £186,000 in a single moment, which marks one of the biggest losses in the show’s history. Details of the contestants are so far being kept under wraps. Earlier this year, Clarkson presented Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? spin-off Millionaire Hot Seat, which saw contestants answering questions against the clock and aiming to be the one player still in the famous chair by the end of the game. Elsewhere this month, ITV has a brand new gameshow coming to screens in the form of The Neighbourhood, hosted by Graham Norton. The show follows six real households competing in a street-sized popularity contest where the last house standing takes home a life-changing £250,000. Read more: Gary Lineker's new game show The Box confirms celebrity line-up - including Dragon's Den favourite Jeremy Vine reveals why his game show is a new joy amid the 'death' of the quiz in the modern age Who Wants to Be a Millionaire will return to ITV later this month. Add Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 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 Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guideand Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
BBC confirms it received "new information" about Scott Mills's conduct prior to Radio 2 departure
The presenter has also shared a statement for the first time since his departure from the BBC.
The BBC has said that broadcaster Scott Mills was sacked after “new information” came to light. In a statement released on Wednesday (1 April), the BBC revealed that it knew about a police investigation into the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show host in 2017, but said that it had “acted decisively” after receiving fresh information in recent weeks and terminated his contract on Friday (27 March). The BBC did not give details on the new information that led to the radio DJ’s sacking. Mills has also shared a statement for the first time, confirming that he was the subject of the police investigation in which he "fully cooperated", and thanking those who have reached out to him this week. “The recent announcement that I am no longer contracted to the BBC has led to the publication of rumour and speculation," Mills said. "In response to this the Metropolitan Police has made a statement, which I confirm relates to me. An allegation was made against me in 2016 of a historic sexual offence which was the subject of a police investigation in which I fully cooperated and responded to in 2018. "As the police have stated, a file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which determined that the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges. "Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed seven years ago, I hope that the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment on this matter. "I wish to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who have reached out to me with kindness, my former colleagues, and my beloved listeners, who I greatly miss." Earlier, a BBC spokesperson said: "Scott Mills had a long career across the BBC, he was hugely popular and we know the news this week has come as a shock and surprise to many. "We also recognise there’s been much speculation in the media and online since Monday. We hope people understand that there is a limit to what we can say because we have to be mindful of the rights of those involved. "What we can confirm is that in recent weeks, we obtained new information relating to Scott and we spoke directly with him. As a result, the BBC acted decisively in line with our culture and values and terminated his contracts on Friday 27 March. "The BBC has made a significant commitment to improve its culture, processes and standards. Last year, following an independent culture review, we set out the behavioural expectations for everyone who works with or for the BBC and we were clear action would be taken if these were not met." The spokesperson continued: "Separately, we can confirm the BBC was made aware in 2017 of the existence of an ongoing police investigation, which was subsequently closed in 2019 with no arrest or charge being made. We are doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the BBC at this time." It was announced that Mills had been sacked on Monday following allegations over his personal conduct. The Metropolitan Police later confirmed that Mills was questioned in 2018 over allegations of serious sexual offences against a boy who was aged under 16. The investigation began in 2016 and concerned allegations relating to incidents reported to have taken place between 1997 and 2000. The case was closed in 2019 due to lack of evidence. Radio Times has reached out to Mills for comment on the allegations. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said in a statement: "In December 2016, the Met began an investigation following a referral from another police force. The investigation related to allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy. These were reported to have taken place between 1997 and 2000. "As part of these enquiries, a man who was in his 40s at the time of the interview, was questioned by police under caution in July 2018. "A full file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, who determined the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges. Following this advice, the investigation was closed in May 2019." Check out more of our Audio 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.
BAFTA Rising Star winner confirmed among new cast in Michaela Coel's much-anticipated new BBC drama
First Day on Earth is being co-produced by the BBC and HBO.
A host of new cast members have been confirmed for First Day on Earth, the highly anticipated new drama from I May Destroy You writer and star Michaela Coel. Joining Coel, along with previously announced stars including Thandiwe Newton (Wednesday), Maxine Peake (I Swear), Danny Sapani (Halo) and Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who), will be Bukky Bakray, the star of Rocks who previously won the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2021. Meanwhile, other stars joining the cast include Rakie Ayola (Grace), Ama Serwah Genfi, Adam Lundgren (The Quiet Beekeeper), Ray BLK (The Agency), Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Wonka), Dan Skinner (Litvinenko), Daniella Arthur-Kennedy (Mary Page Marlowe), Jameel Buari (Forever in A Night), Sam Delich (Territory) and Fisayo Akinade (Heartstopper). The cast will be rounded out by Michael Owusu Addo, Joselyn Dumas, Sister Deborah, Adjetey Anang (Things We Do for Love), Akofa Edjeani (I Sing of a Well), Roselyn Ngissah (Away Bus), Akrobeto (Sam Loko), Godwin Namboe (Potomanto) and Lady Jay, with the latter playing herself. The series, which is being co-produced by the BBC and HBO, will be made up of 10 episodes, with Coel writing, starring and directing, all while serving as an executive producer. Sam Miller will also direct and serve as an executive producer. The synopsis for the series says: "British-Ghanaian novelist Henri (Coel) is on the run – from herself, her life, her partner, and that weird guy at her book talk. When she ends up in Ghana, her ancestral homeland, she finds herself submerged in an altogether different world. "Amidst new friends, fresh joy, and many different and nuanced relationships, Henri also finds secrets, lies, difficulty and denial - leading her to question everything about herself, her heritage and her family." When the series, which will be produced by Various Artists Limited and FALKNA, in association with A24, was first announced, Coel said in a statement: "I am delighted to be working with VAL, the BBC and HBO again, and to partner with A24; thanks to all of their combined taste, care and expertise, I feel our show is in great hands. "The process of creating FDOE thus far has been a beautifully intimate experience, and I am excited to embark on the next phase to eventually offer this as another televisual gift for anyone willing to accompany Henri on what will be a wild odyssey!" First Day on Earth will be coming to BBC One and iPlayer. 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.
ITV to air new previously unbroadcast footage of Princess Diana – watch first-look clips
ITV's new episode of Reporting History features archive footage of Princess Diana during her famed visit to Angola in 1997.
ITV has shared previously unbroadcast footage of Princess Diana’s famed visit to Angola in January 1997, which she made to campaign for a global landmine ban, in a new episode of Reporting History. The episode, which was released today (Wednesday 1 April), stars Steve Scott, the Africa Correspondent for ITV News at the time who spent the most time with Diana during the visit, and offers new insight into Diana’s relationship with the media at a pivotal moment in her life. Diana’s visit sparked vast political controversy as her call for a worldwide landmine ban appeared to align with Labour Party policy at the time. Archive footage of the princess’s interview with Scott, which features in the episode, shows her willingness to answer his question about the discourse her visit to Angola had sparked, despite her press team’s reluctance. “I’d have thought that was the most important question,” she says, before going on to clarify: “I’m not a political figure”. View Green Video on the source website The episode also sees Scott recounting his first impressions of Diana, revealing that they were on the same flight returning from Angola, and that she spoke to him “as a mother, not as Diana, Princess of Wales”. Reflecting on her death just months later, Scott told Reporting History presenter Tom Bradby: "The woman that I spoke to about her sons and how important they were to her, suddenly those boys did not have that mother." Read more: New David Attenborough series Secret Garden gets release date confirmed to mark broadcasting legend's 100th birthday I'm Line of Duty's Vicky McClure, and this is why my husband and I are investigating atrocious historical crime cases The Traitors' Harry Clark reveals 6 ways to enjoy Rome - including trying to see the Pope Best documentaries on BBC iPlayer Duffy confirmed to share her story with "honesty and courage" in new documentary film Reporting History is available to stream across ITVX, YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Check out more of our Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
BBC thriller series starring Wednesday favourite finally confirms return date with new first look
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is almost back for season 2.
After nearly two years of waiting, fans have finally got the release date for A Good Girl's Guide to Murder season 2 - and there isn't long left to wait. The new season of the BBC series based on Holly Jackson's novels will arrive on BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 27 May, ahead of a transmission on BBC One and BBC Three on a date to be confirmed. The new season will see Emma Myers back as Pip, determined to fix the fallout of the Andie Bell case and stay away from any more investigations. The synopsis for season 2 says: "As Max Hastings’ (Henry Ashton) trial approaches, Connor’s (Jude Morgan-Collie) brother Jamie (Eden H Davies) suddenly disappears, and Pip finds herself in a race against time to find him." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/02/556142-6c48644.jpg" width="4281" height="2854" alt="Yali Topol Margalith as Lauren, Jude Morgan-Collie as Connor Reynolds, Eden Hambleton Davies as Jamie Reynolds, Asha Banks as Cara Ward, Emma Myers as Pip Fitz-Amobi and Zain Iqbal as Ravi Singh all stood on steps outside, posing for a photo and looking ahead." title="556142,TITLE:A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series 2" /> Returning stars alongside Myers, Morgan-Collie and Ashton will be Zain Iqbal, Asha Banks and Yali Topol Margalith. Meanwhile, new additions to the cast alongside Davies include Misia Butler, Jack Rowan, Anna Brindle, Peter Sullivan, Freddie Thorp, Lu Corfield, Stephanie Street and Freddie England. When the new cast members were confirmed, Jackson, who is a writer on the series as well as the author of the books, said in a statement: "I'm so excited to welcome some new and incredibly talented actors into the AGGGTM family. Eden is sensational as our Jamie, his presence felt throughout, even though he’s missing. "Misia is the perfect Stanley Forbes, delivering a truly heart-wrenching performance. And Jack as Charlie Green is simply extraordinary: I had to stand and clap at the monitors. Just you wait." A Good Girl's Guide to Murder season 2 will arrive on BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 27 May. Season 1 is available to stream on BBC iPlayer and Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Add A Good Girl's Guide to Murder to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
British acting favourites Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner star in 'seductive' first look at new take on classic story
Get a closer look at The Crown and Rivals stars in the major revival.
The National Theatre has released a scintillating first look at their production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses starring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner. The Crown and Rivals stars are shown off in all their finery for the major revival which opens this evening (1 April).The show will run Monday to Saturday until 6 June before appearing in UK cinemas from 25 June as part of National Theatre Live. Originally a novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, the play was written by Christopher Hampton in 1985, but has only been staged in London twice since. Described as a "thrilling game of love, lies and social warfare", this new adaptation has had a refreshed script for its first ever staging at the National Theatre. The synopsis reads: "The pen is mightier than the sword. Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, patriarchy equals power, reputation is everything – and for women, one misstep can mean ruin. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/Lesley-Manville-Marquise-de-Merteuil-and-Aidan-Turner-Vicomte-de-Valmont-in-Les-Liaisons-Dangereuses-at-the-National-Theatre.-Photographer-Sarah-Lee-LLD044-8c4c33a.jpg" width="7416" height="4928" alt="The cast of Les Liasons Dangerouses by Christopher Hampton, directed ny Marianne Elliott at The National Theatre." title="Lesley Manville (Marquise de Merteuil) and Aidan Turner (Vicomte de Valmont) in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Photographer Sarah Lee LLD044" /> "Marquise de Merteuil, master in the art of survival, wields her influence with intelligence and control. "Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/Monica-Barbaro-Madame-de-Tourvel-Aidan-Turner-Vicomte-de-Valmont-and-Lucia-Chocarro-Emilie-in-Les-Liaisons-Dangereuses-at-the-National-Theatre.-Photographer-Sarah-Lee-LLD06-ead0ca0.jpg" width="7416" height="4928" alt="The cast of Les Liasons Dangerouses by Christopher Hampton, directed ny Marianne Elliott at The National Theatre." title="Monica Barbaro (Madame de Tourvel), Aidan Turner (Vicomte de Valmont) and Lucia Chocarro (Émilie) in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Photographer Sarah Lee LLD06" /> Manville stars as the Marquise de Merteuil with Turner as the Vicomte and the new images show key interactions between the pair. We see them caught up in laughter and confrontation as the go on to manipulate the characters around them. In an interview with Vogue Turner described his character: "“I do think he has a heart. I don’t know how interesting it is to just watch an a**hole being a nasty piece of work. We can see plenty of that around. He’s not a psychopath.” <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/Hannah-van-der-Westhuysen-Cecile-de-Volanges-and-Lesley-Manville-Marquise-de-Merteuil-in-Liaisons-Dangereuses-at-the-National-Theatre.-Photographer-Sarah-Lee-LLD081-f9af699.jpg" width="9528" height="6328" alt="The cast of Les Liasons Dangerouses by Christopher Hampton, directed ny Marianne Elliott at The National Theatre." title="Hannah van der Westhuysen (Cécile de Volanges) and Lesley Manville (Marquise de Merteuil) in Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Photographer Sarah Lee LLD081" /> The pair will be joined by Monica Barbaro and Gabrielle Drake and the show also sees director Marianne Elliott return to the National Theatre after nine years. The cast is completed by Ishmail Aaron, Sharif Afifi, Curtis Angus, Charlotte Avery, Nandi Bhebhe, Lucia Chocarro, Liz Ewing, Ali Goldsmith, Darragh Hand, Georges Hann, Dianté Lodge, Katie Lusby, Amy Macken, Aisha Naamani, Bryony Pennington, Cat Simmons and Hannah van der Westhuysen. Make sure you read our Romeo & Juliet review with Sadie Sink.
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 2 confirms fate of beloved key character from original - and explains her absence
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Daredevil: Born Again season 2, episodes 2 and 3. Daredevil: Born Again season 2 has treated fans to a double episode drop - and confirmed some key information about a character we've not seen in years. Episode 2 of the new season sees Dex (Wilson Bethel) AKA Bullseye paying a visit to Clinton Church. He meets Seminarian (Bartley Booz), and asks her about the whereabouts of none other than Sister Maggie (Joanne Whalley), the mother of our very own Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox). Seminarian confirms that Sister Maggie is on a sabbatical year in Rome, which explains her absence in the rebooted show. For anyone who might, understandably, need a refresher since Netflix's Daredevil season 3 aired (checks notes) eight years ago, Sister Maggie had an affair with Jack Murdock, having Matt out of wedlock. In The Defenders, she revealed to him that she's his mother, after caring for him in the basement of a church after a particularly brutal battle. Fans are delighted by the reference to Sister Maggie, especially with the confirmation that she is safe and well (at least for now). Whalley previously addressed the possibility of returning to the franchise, telling ComicBook.com in 2022: "I loved Daredevil! I had such a great time on that, oh my God. I haven't heard anything [about returning], but I would love to get the wimple on again, though. Talking about characters to play again, I loved her." Here's hoping! So far this season, Matt, Karen (Deborah Ann Woll) and co have been working in secret to oppose Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) AKA Kingpin by breaking into Red Hook free port. View Green Video on the source website But the latest episode ended with the villain committing a heinous atrocity, with Matt realising he had ordered the AVTF (Anti-Vigilante Task Force) to kill the entire night crew on the Northern Star, a cargo ship carrying military-grade weapons to the port. It certainly seems like Matt and Karen are going to need some back-up. Daredevil: Born Again is available to stream on Disney+. Sign-up to Disney+ from £5.99 a month. Check out more of our Sci-fi 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. Add Daredevil: Born Again to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
Twenty Twenty Six trailer promises comedic chaos for Hugh Bonneville as W1A sequel gets first-look trailer
The trailer sees the reunion between Bonneville's Ian Fletcher and Hugh Skinner's Will Humphries.
With just a week to go until the release of Twenty Twelve and W1A sequel series Twenty Twenty Six, a first-look trailer has been unveiled, showing viewers the return of Hugh Bonneville as Ian Fletcher. As with Twenty Twelve and W1A, the new series, which sees Ian joining the Twenty Twenty Six Oversight Team for the football world cup in Miami, is narrated by David Tennant. "It's biggest sporting event in the world," Tennant is heard saying in the trailer. "Football is a funny game. It's never over until it's over and it's one game at a time." Meanwhile, the trailer sees Bonneville's Ian reuniting with Hugh Skinner's Will Humphries, and trying to have a Zoom meeting with David Beckham. He's also seen hiding in a bathroom, and fielding the question of whether things are "a lot of worse" than was thought. "I mean, at least we know where we are now, so that's all good," comes his response. You can watch the full trailer right here now. View oEmbed on the source website The synopsis for the new comedy, which has once again been created, written and directed by John Morton, says: "This year’s football tournament will be the biggest ever. "Hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico with 48 countries taking part and 16 venues thousands of miles apart across the whole of North America; what could possibly go wrong? "Ian Fletcher is about to find out, as he joins the Twenty Twenty Six Oversight Team in Miami as its Director of Integrity." Joining Bonneville and Skinner in the cast this time around are Nick Blood, Chelsey Crisp, Paulo Costanzo, Stephen Kunken, Jimena Larraguivel, Alexis Michalik, Belinda Stewart-Wilson, Marli Siu, Nicole Sadie Sawyerr, Joe Hewetson and Erin Kellyman. Twenty Twenty Six starts on Wednesday 8 April on BBC Two at 10pm. The full series will be available on iPlayer from 6am. Add Twenty Twenty Six to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Comedy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Him & Her and Mum creator explains why he doesn’t plan on returning to comedy
Stefan Golaszewski, who started out in comedy, has since moved into drama with Marriage and Babies.
This article contains mention of pregnancy loss and miscarriage that some readers may find distressing. Screenwriter Stefan Golaszewski first became known to the public for his acclaimed comedies, Him & Her and Marriage. This was after starting out as part of a comedy troupe, Cowards, which also included Tim Key, Tom Basden and Lloyd Woolf. In 2022, Golaszewski transferred into drama, writing the four-part BBC series, Marriage. Now, he's back with another drama, the hard-hitting six-part series, Babies, which follows a couple who experience multiple pregnancy losses and miscarriages. Speaking with us exclusively for our video interview series The Radio Times Writers' Room, in which we get to know what makes screenwriters tick, Golaszewski spoke about Cowards, and revealed that while they still "keep in touch", a professional reunion seems unlikely. "There was no reason we stopped other than that we all started doing other things," he said. "But I'm not sure I'll be writing comedy again anytime soon, so it's unlikely that I would." View Green Video on the source website When asked why he moved away from comedy, and whether it was a purposeful trajectory for his shows to become more dramatic at the time, he said: "What's happened is, when I came to the end of Mum, I suppose I found with comedy that there's a limit on the level of truth that you can tell because of the nature of the form and the audience's expectation of it. "And I found myself hitting my head on a ceiling as a writer, so I moved into drama to kind of get away from that ceiling." Him & Her ran for four seasons between 2010 and 2013 on BBC Three, and starred Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani. Meanwhile, Mum starred Lesley Manville and Peter Mullan and ran for three seasons between 2016 and 2019. During his chat for The Radio Times Writers' Room, Golaszewski also broke down where the story for Babies came from and what viewers can expect from the series which stars Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen. "Babies is a love story about a couple going through pregnancy loss," he said. "It's not autobiographical, but I have been through some of the issues in the show, and as such, I was very much aware of a hole that could be filled in the conversation about these things, and of the positivity that could be gained by ripping the plaster off and revealing the wound. "And that positivity being for the people going through it, who might feel very alone, and also so that people have an understanding, and when someone says to them that they've had a miscarriage or whatever, that hopefully the show would give them some understanding of what that actually means, because it gets medicalised, as opposed to treated as grief. "So that was kind of the impetus, really." For information and support, please visit Tommy's or The Mariposa Trust. Babies is available to watch in full on iPlayer now. Stefan Golaszewski's full interview for The Radio Times Writers' Room is be available to watch on Radio Times. Add Babies to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Lord of the Rings open-world game may have found the perfect developer, depending on who you believe
“Someone else always has to carry on the story.”
It’s been the dream of many; an Elder Scrolls-like open world game set in Middle-Earth, yet it has never come to pass, but rumours flown in by the Great Eagles say that such a game (or games) might be in development, though the Lidless Eye cannot parse just who is what to up. The news first broke when Polish translator and journalist Ryszard ‘RYSŁAW’ Chojnowski said on the Tolkein Polska Podcast that he had heard a rumour some months back that Warhorse Studios, developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, were working on an unannounced Lord of the Rings game, as reported by Wccftech, and linked it back to a LotR game in development that Insider Gaming had previously revealed. Then, Insider Gaming reported that it is actually Crystal Dynamics, the developers behind Tomb Raider Catalyst and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, who are the ones working on the Lord of the Rings game with funding from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), alongside Embracer and Revenge. Insider Gaming goes on to say that Warhorse Studios “aren’t the studio working on this specific game”, but adds that “it’s possible they are also working on one”. So, are we getting two Lord of the Rings games, or not? Warhorse Studios would certainly fit the bill, as if you take KCD2 and replace the Cumans with Orks, add a few Hobbits and some Elves, you’re practically halfway to an excellent Lord of the Rings game as is. As spotted in the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, Warhorse Studios appears to be working on an Unreal Engine-based project based on job listings posted by the studio. Both Kingdom Come: Deliverance 1 and 2 were made using Crytek’s CryEngine, and other job listings point to them sticking with the Crysis engine for a presumed Kingdom Come: Deliverance 3, so presumably, an Unreal Engine-based project would be something entirely new. It’s perhaps a bit of a stretch, but we could be looking at a case of Chojnowski crossing their wires and assuming the rumours he heard about Warhorse were linked to the ADIO-funded game, but he’s actually caught wind of something entirely different. There is no verifiable way of checking this at the moment, so this is all speculative, but the fact that Warhorse Studios appears to be working on multiple projects at once at least suggests something is afoot. Radio Times Gaming has reached out to both Warhorse Studios and Cystral Dynamics for comment, and will update you if we hear any more information regarding this story. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming 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.
BBC confirms air date for Paul McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass documentary
The documentary will also be available to watch in cinemas.
The disappearance of Sir Paul McCartney's original Höfner bass over 50 years ago is one of rock ‘n’ roll’s great mysteries, and the quest to find it is being laid bare in a brand new documentary. Featuring exclusive interviews with McCartney, his brother Mike, Klaus Voormann, Elvis Costello and the roadies, journalists and fans who embarked on a mission to return the bass to its place in music history, the feature-length special is coming to TV screens very soon. The BBC has recently confirmed that McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass will air on Saturday 11 April at 8:45pm on BBC Two and iPlayer. The synopsis for the documentary film reads: "For over 50 years the disappearance of McCartney’s original Höfner bass has been one of rock ‘n’ roll’s enduring mysteries. McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass tells the extraordinary story of this iconic instrument, and the fan powered quest to find it. "The journey of McCartney's beloved Höfner bass – one of the most famous instruments of the 20th century – is a portal to the past. Bought in Hamburg for £30, it was by Paul's side through the birth of The Beatles and bore witness to their extraordinary rise to fame. When it vanished in the 70s it was thought lost forever. "This rock ‘n’ roll detective story features exclusive interviews with McCartney, his brother Mike, Klaus Voormann, Elvis Costello and the roadies, journalists and fans who embarked on a mission to track down and restore the bass to its proper place in music history and to Paul. It's a story about fandom, creativity, love, loss, memory and the transformative power of music." And for those eager to watch the documentary before 11 April, the film is being shown in select cinemas from Friday 2 April. McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass airs on Saturday 11 April at 8:45pm on BBC Two and iPlayer. Check out more of our Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Doctor Who's Paul McGann to reunite with key companion for a new adventure with a twist
Ahead of his 30th anniversary in the role, Paul McGann is set to return as the Eighth Doctor, reuniting with a very familiar face (or voice!) for a new series of Doctor Who audio adventures. McGann will reprise his role for the new boxset, titled Doctor Who: Time War – Uncharted: Branches, and will reunite with actress Daphne Ashbrook, who starred alongside him as Dr Grace Holloway in the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie. Interestingly though, Ashbrook is not reprising her role as Grace Holloway – but will play Hieronyma Friend, a shady temporal diplomat who takes the form of the Doctor’s past companions. The adventures also feature classic Who icon Carole Ann Ford as Susan, plus Nicholas Briggs as the Daleks, with four new episodes by John Dorney, Alison Winter, Tim Foley and Patrick O’Connor. Ashbrook said: “It was wonderful to be working with Paul again. The script was beautifully written and it was so much fun to play a villain to his Doctor. It does make me long for the days when I can be his friend – no pun intended! "Thirty years it’s been since we shot the Doctor Who movie – I’ve recently watched it for the first time in many years, and I couldn’t believe how young we all were. "Paul’s a fabulous actor, and he loves doing these audio dramas. His talent and the scripts Big Finish write for him is a match, and it’s kept his character going. He’s been able to experience much of what other Doctors got to experience on TV – what a gift, and it’s wonderful to be a part of that." So far in the Time War Uncharted series, the Eighth Doctor has been travelling with his great-grandson Alex (Sonny McGann) and starship pilot Cass (Emma Campbell-Jones), exploring a strange new universe and attempting to avoid an escalating conflict between the Daleks and the Time Lords. All the while, he's has multiple encounters with Hieronyma Friend, somehow not realising that the temporal diplomat has been taking the form of his companions – but now, he's about to realise what's going on. The four new episodes starring McGann are: The Only Girl in the World by John Dorney, False Dawn by Alison Winter, Council of Susan by Tim Foley, and All Over by Patrick O'Connor. Doctor Who – Time War Uncharted: Branches is now available to pre-order for just £24.99 (download to own) or £35.99 (download to own + collector’s edition CD box set), exclusively from www.bigfinish.com. Doctor Who will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Sci-fi 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.
Bergerac season 2 start date finally confirmed as reboot returns for new episodes in mere weeks
Damian Moloney is back as the iconic detective.
It's been just over a year since beloved crime drama Bergerac burst back on to our screens in a new reboot, and the U&Drama series, starring Damian Moloney, is returning for a new season – now, we know exactly when. The new season will start airing on U&DRAMA at 9pm on Thursday 16 April 2026, meaning it is arriving about 14 months after season 1. The synopsis for season 2 says: "Jim Bergerac (Moloney) is back facing the most challenging case of his career when shocking events unfold at a wedding reception on Jersey. "Jim’s even tentatively started dating, with Kim’s (Chloé Sweetlove) encouragement, although he still feels the hole in his life since his wife died. Privately he doesn’t hold out much hope of meeting someone and is doing it more for Kim’s benefit than his own." The synopsis continues: "But then he meets Nicola (Camilla Beeput), a visitor to the island, and they connect. Could this be the start of something for Bergerac? "Romance is also in the air for Bergerac’s formidable mother-in-law Charlie Hungerford (Zoë Wanamaker), who has found a new man in her life, the effervescent, charming Nigel (Adrian Edmondson). "But in the same breath as meeting Nicola, Bergerac is pulled into his next big case when the groom at a wedding reception is found murdered in his hotel room. Could the groom’s final words hold the key to the killer’s identity? Jersey needs their best detective to start digging." When the show's renewal for season 2 was first announced, Moloney said in a statement that he was "so excited" to be "heading back to the beautiful island of Jersey". He added: "Bringing this iconic role back has been an incredible experience. My predecessor had solved six crimes in the time it’s taken for me to solve one, so I have a bit of catching up to do. "I can’t wait to explore the character of Jim Bergerac further and see what case we crack next." Bergerac will return to U&DRAMA at 9pm on Thursday 16 April 2026. Add Bergerac to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Traitors' Harry Clark confirmed to have dream come true in new documentary as he meets the Pope
His "seemingly impossible dream" came true!
Did Harry Clark really get to meet the Pope? Well, it's a question that many asked themselves following the announcement of Harry Clark Goes to Rome, a documentary series following the reality TV star on a personal pilgrimage. After anticipation built, the BBC has finally confirmed that Clark achieves his "seemingly impossible dream" of meeting Pope Leo XIV, and audiences will be able to see the deeply moving moment tomorrow night (2 April). The documentary follows the former Traitors winner on a personal pilgrimage to Rome in search of answers abut faith, identity and what it means to be a "good" Catholic in the modern world. But at the centre of his journey was to meet one of the most powerful figures on the planet. And against all odds, he does just that. In an extraordinary moment, Clark is granted a private audience with Pope Leo XIV and what follows is a heartfelt, surreal and humorous encounter "that captures the spirit of the film". On meeting the Pope, Clark said: "I never thought the Pope would want to meet me but here we are. It was a life-changing experience and it was great to do it alongside my mum. It’s one of the coolest experiences of my life. "It was the first time in my life my mind was blown and I thought wow, I'm just a kid from a council house in Slough and here I am sitting opposite Pope Leo XIV talking about the importance of mental health awareness and that whether you have faith or not, life is worth living. "My message to other young people is to never let anyone tell you you can’t achieve or accomplish something. Keep dreaming big." The experience is even more poignant for Clark, as he shares the moment with his mum, the person who first instilled his faith and supported him through the most challenging moments of his life. Harry Clark Goes to Rome airs on Thursday 2 April at 10:40pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Check out more of our Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
EastEnders airs Nicola Mitchell twist after Penny Branning blackmail in early BBC iPlayer release
Warning: Contains spoilers for Wednesday's episode of EastEnders, which airs at 7.30pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer.
Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) has been dealt an almighty shock amid her scheming in EastEnders. Earlier this week, the matriarch clocked that Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) was feeling somewhat uneasy about her pregnancy, with her revealing that a recent scan "wasn't what she expected". As we viewers know, the sonographer noted that she was further on than initially thought, which solidified to Penny that boyfriend Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) wasn't the baby daddy. She was forced to confront the fact that her best mate Gina Knight's (Francesca Henry) boyfriend Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) was the actual father. They'd slept together in the days prior to his rehab admittance, and now she faced the dilemma of telling them both the truth. Cousin Oscar (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) reckoned that she should stay quiet - perhaps not the best advice - as Vinny was committed to providing the child with the best upbringing and had even paid the deposit on a shop unit in Turpin Road for her. When Nicola twigged an uncomfortable altercation between a conflicted Penny and Vinny's mum Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal), she pulled her into Harry's Barn and hoped she'd open up. While Penny didn't explicitly tell her what was going on, a later conversation with Harry confirmed Nicola's worst fears. He told his mum about their brief night of passion, seemingly oblivious to the fact he could have fathered the baby. Facing the prospect of being both a new mother and a grandmother simultaneously, Nicola ordered Penny to undergo DNA testing. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. In today's episode, George Knight (Colin Salmon) was preparing for the launch of his new restaurant venture, unaware of what was otherwise troubling Nicola. She was far too preoccupied with her thoughts surrounding Harry and Penny to help him prepare for the opening, and decided to ramp up the pressure. Dealing another menacing threat, Nicola warned her that if she didn't complete the paternity test by the end of the day, she'd tell everyone. A war of words ensued between the women, following Oscar and sister Lauren Beale's (Jacqueline Jossa) advice that she should stand firm and refuse to take the test. Just as Penny made to leave, Nicola was hit by a sudden wave of pain. Despite an earlier scare on Monday - where she was unable to feel her baby move - she declined to go to hospital and told Harry that she was heading home to rest. However, when alone, and with the rest of her family attending the Knight Fusion launch party, she began to suffer contractions. Will Nicola's early labour go smoothly, and will this delay be a saving grace for Penny? Read more: EastEnders airs major paternity reveal for pregnant Penny Branning in early BBC iPlayer release 6 EastEnders spoilers next week: Penny Branning pregnancy twist as Nicola Mitchell goes into premature labour EastEnders confirms Holby City legend cast in pivotal role alongside Zoe Slater's long-lost son for trial storyline EastEnders' Max Branning makes reckless move to show commitment to Linda Carter in early BBC iPlayer release Visit our dedicated EastEnders page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
New James Bond novel announced from acclaimed spin-off author with "an extraordinarily timely story"
Young Bond author Charlie Higson is returning to the world of Ian Fleming’s spy in a new novel.
A new novel from Young Bond author Charlie Higson has been announced – and it will be his first full-length book tackling adult 007. The new novel, titled KING ZERO, will be published in the UK/Commonwealth by Penguin Michael Joseph and is scheduled for release on 24 September 2026. Higson – who wrote five books featuring a young Bond between 2005 and 2008 – made his first foray into the adventures of an adult 007 in 2023 novella On His Majesty's Secret Service, which was released to mark the coronation of King Charles III and saw Bond tasked with thwarting an attempt to disrupt proceedings. KING ZERO will continue those adventures. "Beginning with the murder of an agent in Saudi Arabia by a weapon never before seen by the Secret Service and spanning the globe in an epic race against time to avert global catastrophe, the novel brings the literary Bond squarely into the twenty-first century, where the old world that made him is crumbling and a terrifying new order emerges while a dangerous villain – the most distinctive since Goldfinger – moves in the shadows," the official synopsis teases. Higson said in a statement: “Having warmed up with my Young Bond series, and the short story, On His Majesty’s Secret Service, I’m beyond excited to be writing my first full blown adult Bond adventure. 20 years after first writing The name’s Bond, James Bond,' it still sends shivers down my spine every time I type it." He continued: "I'm having a blast with this new novel, which is absolutely set in the modern world, and I hope will sit comfortably on the airport bookshelves alongside other contemporary thrillers. It embraces the worlds of both the literary Bond and the cinematic Bond, and my bad guy has all the elements we expect from a classic Bond villain, with a twist that’s not been done before.” Publisher Joel Richardson acquired rights for the novel from Viola Hayden and Ciara Finan at Curtis Brown, on behalf of Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. Richardson said: “There’s no character in all of fiction quite like James Bond, and since Ian Fleming’s passing no-one has captured him quite so distinctively as Charlie Higson. We were swept away by Charlie’s vision for Bond which will delight old fans and new, and we can’t wait to make this the coolest, classiest publication of the year.” Amanda Douglas, Managing Director for Ian Fleming Publications Ltd, added: “We are delighted to be working with Penguin Michael Joseph on the publication of King Zero. Charlie Higson’s return to James Bond follows his outstanding success with On His Majesty’s Secret Service, commissioned for the King’s Coronation, and we are delighted to be working with Charlie again, bringing the next chapter of Bond to fans." For all the latest RT Book Club news, interviews, Q&As with the authors, reviews of previous books and more, visit The Radio Times Book Club.
The Testaments exec producer reveals they can't always give fans what they want
"But they're tuned in, they're focused and they're passionate, and that's all we can ask for."
When The Handmaid's Tale wrapped up last year after six brutal, emotionally punishing seasons of television, there was no reunion for June and her first-born Hannah (who had been stolen by Gilead when she was a young child) because The Testaments had already been confirmed. "Knowing we couldn't reunite them, 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," said showrunner Eric Tuchman in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. Showrunner Yahlin Chang admitted that was something they "really 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". The sequel, based on Margaret Atwood's 2019 novel, is set just a few years after the events of the TV series (in the book it's 15 years) in Gilead, at the centre of which are three characters, one of whom is Hannah – or Agnes, as she was renamed – played here by One Battle After Another's Chase Infiniti. Given her father's status as a high-ranking commander, Agnes attends an elite academy, where she's learning how to become the perfect Gileadian wife. So, as far removed from her freedom fighting mother as she can get. But while fans will be eager for The Testaments to deliver that long-awaited reunion – and no one could argue it wouldn't feel earned – show creator Bruce Miller and executive producer Warren Littlefield discussed how they balance audience expectation and hopes with what is actually truthful to the story they are telling. "[The] rooting interest of the audience is one aspect of how I decide to do things, of course, because I have that same rooting interest, and so do the characters," Miller told Radio Times. "Agnes certainly is rooting for Agnes, it's not just the audience. She wants things to work out, she would like to get together with a guy and she would like to have a life, so anything that can bring you closer to the characters and [create] simpatico with the characters is bringing you into the show. "And worrying about the characters is certainly one of those things you can share with them." Yet while they "embrace passionate opinion from the fan base", Littlefield added that "we may not do exactly what they're asking for in our narrative". "But they're tuned in, focused and passionate, and that's all we can ask for," he said, while Miller added that the fervent fan discourse is no different from conversations in the writers' room. "The thing that's absolutely a pleasure is they [the audience] are having exactly the same discussions we are," he said. "So you have people fighting it out, [and] that's what we do all day long, is just fight it out. "And so to see that, it helps when you realise, 'Oh, they're all on the same page.' You feel like, 'Oh, okay, I'm kind of doing the right thing.' Getting some feedback online... helps me a lot in terms of how to keep people on track together. "In the old days, you'd get letters seven months later, and it didn't really help you with filming." View Green Video on the source website Alongside Agnes, another key figure in this saga is Daisy, "a new arrival and convert from beyond Gilead's borders" – or Canada to us regular folk. She attends the same school as Agnes, run by none other than Aunt Lydia, where "their bond becomes the catalyst that will upend their past, present and future". Ann Dowd told Radio Times that it was a "privilege" to reprise her role, adding: "Imagine knowing a character now for my seventh year – it's wonderful." "And she's gone through so many changes, ones she's brought upon herself after being brought to her knees by June Osborne at the end of The Handmaid's Tale," she said, teasing "a different world" and a "gentler" Aunt Lydia. "She's let go. She's dropped a lot of the weight she carried in The Handmaid's Tale, which I think is the right adjustment." The Testaments will be premiering on Disney+ in the UK on Wednesday 8 April 2026. Add The Testaments to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Daredevil: Born Again boss reveals cryptic Kingpin line was an "inside joke" about Marvel franchise
Wilson Fisk's latest threat isn't meant to be taken too seriously.
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 boss Dario Scardapane has confessed to an "inside joke" about the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) included in their comparatively small-scale show. Since the Daredevil characters migrated from their now-defunct Netflix corner of the MCU to the in-house Disney+ offering, some fans have noted that its closer proximity to other franchise fare risks diminishing its dramatic stakes. For example, Marvel's Thunderbolts* premiered only a couple of weeks after Daredevil: Born Again's season 1 finale, but its near-cataclysmic battle with The Sentry (Lewis Pullman) in New York City wasn't at all impacted by Kingpin's vice-like grip on its mayoralty. Alas, this is a reality of multi-level storytelling that both fans and creators of Marvel's street-stomping stories are going to have to make peace with – just as comic book readers did decades ago. Still, that isn't to say that Daredevil: Born Again can't give a little wink or nod to its place in an infinite universe, as it did in season 2, episode 2, when Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio) considered his long-term legacy. In a thoughtful discussion about whether New York City alone is large enough a kingdom, Fisk is asked how many more worlds he must conquer to be satisfied. His response: "How many are there?" Speaking to Radio Times, Daredevil: Born Again showrunner Dario Scardapane revealed that the line was "kind of an inside joke between the writers' room, the studio and everything else". "It's a nod to a misquotation about Alexander the Great weeping because there were no more worlds to conquer," he said, referencing a poetic line that has been liberally re-used in pop culture, including by Hans Gruber in Die Hard. View Green Video on the source website "But because we're dealing in a world where there are multiple worlds, we wanted to do a little bit of a tongue-in-cheek nod to, first, Kingpin's appetite can never be satisfied… And then, to [Born Again's setting] in a place where there are lots of universes. "As far as Kingpin moving into those universes, that's way above my pay grade. I've got nothing to do with that," added Scardapane, deferring to the authority of executive producer Sana Amanat, who chose to keep quiet on the subject. Typically, the character is most associated with Marvel's gritty crime stories, as opposed to any universe-spanning events, although 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse demonstrated that he could be put to good use in certain cosmic contexts. For now, though, it's probably wise not to get your hopes up for Avengers: Fisk's Day. Daredevil: Born Again is available to stream on Disney+. Sign-up to Disney+ from £5.99 a month. Check out more of our Sci-fi 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. Add Daredevil: Born Again to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
Coronation Street airs major Megan Walsh twist after Maggie showdown in early ITVX release
Warning: contains spoilers for Coronation Street's episode airing Wednesday 1st April on ITV and ITVX.
This article contains reference to child sexual abuse and pregnancy loss that some readers may find distressing. *Warning: Spoilers for Wednesday 1st April's episode of Coronation Street, available now on ITVX.* Maggie Driscoll's (Pauline McLynn) interference changed everything for one villain in Wednesday's (1st April 2026) Coronation Street. As Maggie's grandson Will (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) continued to act as though nothing was wrong, his father Ben (Aaron McCusker) and stepmum Eva (Catherine Tyldesley) could only hope he was staying away from Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon). Megan has groomed and abused Will and is now pregnant with his baby, a fact which could be the proof needed to charge Megan. But she refuses to do a paternity test, despite being under police investigation – yet she continues to protest her innocence. Secretly, Will met with Megan at her new flat, and appeared loved-up as they spoke of their child. Will still believes he is in a real relationship with Megan, but she has abused her power in the worst way. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. Maggie was on their trail, using a tracker to trace Will at the flat – though by the time she got there, Megan was alone. While Maggie warned Megan to leave Will alone and move away, and insisted Megan had no idea what she was capable of, she stopped short of using violence. At least, until Megan lashed out at Maggie, and Maggie knocked her down in self-defence. At The Rovers, Ben and Eva worried about Will who had not been at school, but when he reappeared he told them kids were giving him a hard time over Megan. Later, though, Will met up with Megan, who had been calling him urgently. Attentive readers may have spotted that the wording in recent spoilers had already hinted Megan's pregnancy may not reach full-term, and she confirms that following the day's events, she has suffered a miscarriage. How will this impact Will, and does this mean police won't be able to confirm Megan's guilt in the eyes of the law? If you have been affected by Will's story, you can contact NSPCC's Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000 or emailing help@NSPCC.org.uk For anyone affected by pregnancy loss, you can find the right support for you here. Read more: Coronation Street airs huge discovery for Gary Windass as Theo Silverton caught out in early ITVX release Coronation Street airs heartbreaking scenes as George tries to save Todd from evil Theo in early ITVX release Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm and from 7am on ITVX. Visit our dedicated Corrie page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. Add Coronation Street to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
BBC Three confirms special Doctor Who night to celebrate 20 years of David Tennant in role
David Tennant fans, you're in luck! BBC Three has scheduled a special Doctor Who night to celebrate 20 years of Tennant's Doctor, including re-runs of his return for the 60th anniversary specials. Twenty Years of Tennant is scheduled for Thursday 16 April 2026 and features programming from 7:05pm to 12:30am the following morning. First up are the three 60th anniversary specials – The Star Beast, Wild Blue Yonder and The Giggle – which saw Tennant return as the Fourteenth Doctor alongside Catherine Tate's companion Donna Noble. They're followed by Talking Doctor Who, a documentary that also aired for the sci-fi's 60th anniversary and saw Tennant delving back into the archives to tell the story of the classic era of Doctor Who. Afterwards, the three episodes of the behind-the-scenes show Doctor Who: Unleashed, with episodes focused on the three 60th anniversary specials, will air. Tennant's first appearance as the Tenth Doctor technically came in The Parting of the Ways, which saw the Ninth Doctor's (Christopher Eccleston) regeneration, but his first full episode was the 2005 Christmas special, The Christmas Invasion. The actor has reprised his role multiple times, most prominently for the 60th anniversary specials, but he's also set to return for a series of new Big Finish audio adventures. While some have called for him to return on-screen again, Tennant previously played down the possibility when speaking to Radio Times. "The Doctor’s happy. He is in a garden in Chiswick, being made mac and cheese by Bonnie Langford!" he said, referring to the final scenes of The Giggle. "The door is not any more open than it ever was, because in Doctor Who, if you want to bring someone back, there are endless ways of doing it. It’s very much the end of the story." The celebrated actor also refused to get drawn into hypotheticals of what would happen if Earth were invaded while the Doctor was exploring elsewhere. Add Radio Times as a Preferred Source on Google Keep up to date on what’s worth watching with your favourite entertainment news from Radio Times – see more of our exclusive news and interviews featured prominently in Top Stories when using Google. He countered: "You could also say, 'Why has Patrick Troughton not landed here?!' It unpicks if you think about that too much. I’m retired! The Fourteenth Doctor is retired!" Instead, last season saw Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor regenerate into returning star Billie Piper, with the full nature of her role yet to be revealed. Doctor Who will return this Christmas and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Dive into our Doctor Who story guide: reviews of every episode since 1963, plus cast & crew listings, production trivia, and exclusive material from the Radio Times archive. Missing Doctor Who? Register now for Radio Times' Doctor Who Insiders club for exclusive interviews with Doctor Who legends every month. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
Heated Rivalry star Kaden Connors reveals his hopes for Sasha's story in season 2
Kaden Connors teases what he'd like to see happen in the next run of the hugely popular ice hockey romance.
Few TV series in recent months have captivated viewers quite to the extent of Heated Rivalry – and it came as no surprise when the Canadian ice hockey series was renewed for a second run very soon after its first season debuted. The follow-up outing will be adapted from the sixth book in Rachel Reid's series of source novels – titled The Long Game – and speaking exclusively to Radio Times at the recent BFI Flare Festival, one of the show's stars Kaden Connors revealed his hopes for the next batch of episodes. Connors stars in the series as Sasha – the former partner of main character Ilya (Connor Storrie) and also the son of his former coach – and he explained some key aspects of his character he'd love the new run will delve into. "The thing about entertainment is that entertainment is dramatic," he said. "If there's no drama in a storyline, you don't get an arc, right?" He added: "Sasha lives in Paris, so if he's not fluent in French, he'll know enough still, plus he knows Russian, and would know English as well, because that's the unifying language in Europe. "So Shane (Hudson Williams) speaks French and Ilya speaks Russian, but they don't know the other language. There's totally so much you can do with that, with language as an aspect of Sasha coming in and being a point of contention." Connors admitted that he knew "a lot of fans don't want that", given most of them were understandably rooting for Shane and Ilya – but he added: "The victory is only as strong as the battles, right?" View Green Video on the source website "But I will say that, ultimately, I do feel like this is a positive, happy ending, queer storyline, through and through, for all of the characters," he said. "So if Sasha were to come back in that manner, I imagine him coming in and being there for Ilya. "In The Long Game, Shane has a community, but Ilya is very alone. So there's definitely characters who could come alongside him, Svetlana, etc, who could show up and kind of be that for him. "Ilya went down a path of changing, so what if Sasha did too? Then on the other side of that, they could have a reconciliation kind of thing. And suddenly, now it's like, 'Hey, I'm here for you.'" Connors was speaking to Radio Times for an interview about his new film Lunar Sway, which had its public premiere at BFI Flare and sees him star alongside Noah Parker, Douglas Smith and Gilmore Girls star Liza Weil. A black comedy written and directed by Nick Butler, it follows a young LGBTQ+ man living in the small desert town of Mooncrest, who is drawn into a wild spiral of events with his boyfriend after his estranged birth mother Marg returns to town. The world premiere of Lunar Sway took place at BFI Flare 2026. A wider release across the UK is expected later this year. Heated Rivalry is now available on Sky and NOW – sign up for Sky TV here. Add Heated Rivalry to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Grey's Anatomy future confirmed as two show legends set to exit medical drama in season 22 finale
ABC has officially renewed Grey’s Anatomy for a 23rd season. The drama, which was created by Shonda Rhimes and first hit our screens in 2005, is the longest running primetime medical drama on television. Season 22 is currently underway on ABC and Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK. While the season 23 renewal will come as welcome news to fans, it's not all good news, as two of the show’s longtime cast members, Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver, were recently announced to be departing as series regulars at the end of season 22. Raver and McKidd – who play fan favourite characters Dr Teddy Altman and Dr Owen Hunt – will make their last appearance in the season finale in May. However, plenty of familiar faces are expected to return for the new season, including Chandra Wilson (Bailey), James Pickens Jr (Richard), Camilla Luddington (Jo), Caterina Scorsone (Amelia) and Chris Carmack (Link). Deadline previously reported that a season 23 renewal was expected to be accompanied by a budget cut and a slightly reduced episode count, but this is yet to officially be confirmed. Grey's Anatomy season 22 premiered back in October, before taking a break for a month at the end of January and resuming at the end of February with a special tribute to the late Eric Dane, who played Dr Mark Sloan in the drama's early seasons. Read more: The White Lotus season 4 reveals further cast additions including Austin Powers star Doctor Foster season 3 update issued as key cast members reunite as drama continues 10 years on Grey's Anatomy is available to stream on Disney+. You can sign up to Disney+ from £5.99 a monthnow. Add Grey's Anatomy to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Adrian Mole casting revealed for upcoming reboot – and they should be familiar to Alan Carr fans
Adrian Mole is returning to screens in a new BBC adaptation.
Oliver Savell is set to take on the lead role of Adrian in the BBC’s upcoming reboot of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾. The 10-part series, which is based on Sue Townsend’s best-selling book of the same name, was confirmed in November last year. The BBC also revealed at the time that a nationwide search was under way to find a young actor to take on the lead role – a part famously played by Gian Sammarco in a 1985 adaptation of the novel by Thames TV. Now, The Sun has reported that Savell, who starred as the young Alan Carr in ITV's autobiographical series Changing Ends, is set to take on the role. An insider told the publication: “Thanks to playing a slightly awkward bespectacled Alan during his schoolboy years on Changing Ends, producers could see he’d fit right into the Mole role." The BBC declined to provide comment on the story but Radio Times understands this to be true. The new series, which comes from Ludwig production company Big Talk Studios, is being penned by a writing team led by One Day author David Nicholls. Others set to write episodes across the series include Caitlin Moran and Caroline Moran (Raised by Wolves), Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor (Everyone Else Burns), and Jack Rooke (Big Boys). The official synopsis says: "It’s New Year’s Day 1981 and Adrian starts his uniquely funny diary about family life and being a teenager before the advent of mobile phones and social media." It continues: "With only a multi-coloured ballpoint pen as his guide, Adrian worries about his spots, his parents’ divorce, the torment of first love and the fact he’s never seen a female nipple. "As Adrian's mother Pauline wrestles with her feminist awakening, his father George struggles with being made redundant in an unforgiving economy. Adrian’s wider world is made up of a host of memorable characters like his 'treacle-haired beloved' Pandora, his take-no-prisoners Grandma and his unlikely friend, the foul-mouthed pensioner Bert Baxter. "This vivid portrait of suburban life in Britain shows how much we have changed while staying the same. The result is a timeless family drama that is as warm and funny as it is sad and poignant." Check out more of our Comedy 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.
Doctor Foster season 3 update issued as key cast members reunite as drama continues 10 years on
The show was last on our screens with season 2 in 2017.
Ten years after the series first aired in 2015, the BBC has revealed when Doctor Foster season 3 is set to begin filming. The third and final run of the series, which was last on our screens with season 2 in 2017, is set to begin shooting this spring. The update was announced in a caption on a post on BBC iPlayer’s official Instagram account, which also featured a photo of Suranne Jones, Bertie Carvel and Tom Taylor – who will be returning as Gemma Foster, Simon and Tom respectively – reuniting for a read-through of the script. The first season of Doctor Foster premiered in 2015, revolving around Jones's doctor character Gemma as she began to suspect her husband Simon of having an affair and enacted a masterful revenge plan, and soon became a huge success for the BBC. Season 2 picked up a few years after the events of season 1, with Simon's new relationship with Kate (Jodie Comer) continuing to take its toll on Gemma. The official synopsis for season 3 teases new beginnings for Gemma as she prepares to tie the knot with someone new. It reads: "10 years ago, on discovering her husband Simon was having an affair, Gemma Foster enacted a masterful revenge. But the fallout was devastating when her 15-year-old son Tom disappeared." It continues: "Now, in series three, Gemma is still a GP, still in the same house, but on the brink of a fresh start: she has met someone new and is getting married. But as the wedding day draws closer, and friends and family gather, shadows from the past begin to re-emerge threatening both her happiness and her reputation. "As Gemma fights to protect those she loves and expose whoever’s intent on hurting her, will she be able to put the past to bed, dispense justice, and claim the future she deserves, before it is too late?" Doctor Foster season 3 will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Seasons 1-2 are available to stream on iPlayer now. Add Doctor Foster to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 release date finally confirmed by Netflix – with "dark" storylines teased
Aang is finally on his way back to us in season 2 of Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, which officially has a release date. The streamer has confirmed that season 2 of the series, which is adapted from the beloved animated show, will arrive on 25 June 2026, and has shared a glimpse of what we can expect as things get more dangerous in the Earth Kingdom. Alongside the release date announcement, Netflix shared a behind-the-scenes video, which shows the cast and crew exploring the incredible practical sets of Ba Sing Se. Avatar: The Last Airbender follows youngster Aang (played by Gordon Cormier), as he masters the four elements to restore balance to a world threatened by the villainous Fire Nation. View oEmbed on the source website Season 2 will introduce some new faces, including the blind earth-bending master Toph Beifong (played by Miyako), who trains Aang – but the pair don't always see eye to eye. The show also has new showrunners for season 2, with Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani stepping in for Albert Kim. As for what we can expect for our heroes? Raisani told Tudum: "Our goal for Season 1 was to introduce the audience to this group of characters that were kids in the middle of a war zone. View oEmbed on the source website "And [in] Season 2, we take those kids and they grow. But growth is not a straight line. … They’re really trying to figure out who they are.” Boylan has also teased that things will be getting darker for Aang and co in the series, which has already wrapped production on its third and final season. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/AVTRS2Unit00515RColored-b835507.jpg" width="3600" height="2400" alt="Kiawentiio Tarbell as Katara, Gordan Cormier as Aang, Ian Ousley as Sokka, Maria Zhang as Suki in season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender" title="Kiawentiio Tarbell as Katara, Gordan Cormier as Aang, Ian Ousley as Sokka, Maria Zhang as Suki in season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender" /> “I’m a big fan of the dark centre of a trilogy,” she said. “So why shouldn’t we go hard? Why should we go easy? We have to go full bore." The pair previously said of season 2: "We’re looking forward to working with all of our actors again and digging into the deeper, more complicated relationships that develop as their journey continues in Season 2. "We are going to show the real-world versions of iconic scenes from the original, and explore some of the stories that the animation didn’t. Mainly, we’re looking forward to seeing our gang all together again." Check out more of our Fantasy 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.
Unforgotten legend Nicola Walker stars in first look at all-new "outrageously witty" comedy drama series
Walker stars alongside Jemaine Clement in Alice and Steve.
It's been over a year since Nicola Walker was last on our screens in The Split: Barcelona, but now the Unforgotten star is leading the cast of new comedy-drama series Alice and Steve - and a set of first-look images have been unveiled. Also starring What We Do in the Shadows' Jemaine Clement, the series focuses on Walker's character Alice, who is devastated when her best friend Steve (Clement) starts dating her 26-year-old daughter Izzy, played by Yali Topol Margalith (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder). The synopsis for the six-part series, which will air on Disney+ this summer, says: "Alice tries everything she can to end the relationship. Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud. "A hilarious, messy, and complicated exploration of friendship, family, and love, Alice and Steve is an anti-romantic comedy that asks the question, how far would you go for love - or revenge? Will Alice forgive Steve? Will Steve and Izzy make a relationship work? Amongst all the questions hanging in the balance, one thing is certain; their lives will never be the same again." The images give us our first look at Walker, Clement and Margalith in character in the London-based series, along with Joel Fry (Doctor Who), who plays a character called Daniel. Tyrese Eaton-Dyce (Sherwood), Marcia Warren (The Crown), Eilidh Fisher (Dope Girls) and Ebony Aboagye (The Conjuring: Last Rites) are also in the cast. The series has been created and written by Sophie Goodhart (Sex Education), and is directed by Tom Kingsley (Ghosts). When the series was first announced, Walker said in a statement: "I'm thrilled to be stepping into the fabulous world of friendship, motherhood, marriage frantic revenge and fierce love that Sophie Goodhart has created, and to be doing it with Jemaine Clement is completely joyful!" Meanwhile, Clement added: "I really relate to Steve – he's classy, stylish and an all-round good guy – except for when he isn't. I'm excited to be working with the wonderful Nicola Walker and seeing how Steve and Alice's relationship descends into absolute chaos." Alice and Steve will be available to watch on Disney+ in summer 2026. You can <a id="menur79o" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/1236178/564546/9358?subid1=radiotimes-1686364&u=https%3a%2f%2fwww.disneyplus.com%2fen-gb" href="https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/1236178/564546/9358?subId1=radiotimes-1686364&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fen-gb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link sign up to Disney Plus for £5.99 a month or £99.90 a year">sign up to Disney Plus for £5.99 a month or £99.90 a year now. Add Alice and Steve to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Comedy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
IKEA is coming to Pokémon Pokopia later this week
Pokémon Pokopia players looking to add a touch of Swedish charm to their islands are about to get just that with a new IKEA collaboration. Since its launch earlier this month, Pokopia has quickly risen to become an unlikely game of the year contender, going so far as to rival Resident Evil Requiem for the highest critic rating on Metacritic. Now, to celebrate a game that is, in many ways, about furniture and decoration, it is perhaps fitting that Swedish homeware titan IKEA is set to get in on the action. IKEA Japan will be running a promotion from 1 April in which players will be able to "experience what it's like to live in a home designed by IKEA's designers". By inputting a special code, players will be able to visit 'IKEA Island', where you'll find rooms decorated by those very same designers, inspired by Pikachu and Snorlax. Like with the Developer Island, players will be able to scan the items they find on IKEA Island to replicate back home in their own world. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like some of IKEA's iconic furniture will be making their way into the game, so there will be no Pokémon Poang available, we're afraid. However, fans in Japan will be able to visit IKEA's Pokopia island in real life too, with IKEA Japan set to recreate the rooms in-store for fans to visit, or perhaps even take home with them. IKEA Japan stores will also feature a stamp rally, themed food and photo spots, and the chance to win stickers and take part in giveaways. The collaboration will be Pokopia's first crossover, and the second in-game event following the recent More Spores for Hoppip event. As well as this crossover, players can look forward to the Sableye event which kicks off at the end of April. View Green Video on the source website Read more: Pokémon Pokopia review – our final verdict Pokémon Pokopia beginner's guide – tips, tricks and first things to do Pokémon Pokopia multiplayer explained – how to play with other people Pokémon Pokopia recipes – all food and ingredients How to get Beans, Tomatoes and Wheat in Pokopia – get gardening! Is Pokopia on Switch 1? – Nintendo's weird loophole explained How many Pokémon are in Pokopia? – the full list Pokémon Pokopia limited-time events – when is the next one? How to get Smooth Rock in Pokopia – Smooth Tall Grass Habitat explained Check out more of our Gaming 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.
Doctor Who icon Christopher Eccleston reveals his verdict on Billie Piper taking on Time Lord role
Doctor Who legend Christopher Eccleston has shared his support for Billie Piper after the shock regeneration twist at the end of last season. The last episode to hit screens, The Reality War, saw Ncuti Gatwa's departing Fifteenth Doctor regenerate into Piper. She hasn't been confirmed as the Doctor, so many are wondering if there's more going on with her character than meets the eye. Piper made her Doctor Who debut as companion Rose Tyler in 2005, alongside Eccleston's Ninth Doctor. In 2022, Eccleston suggested Piper should take on the role of the Time Lord – and now he's backed her once again. Speaking at the Oxford Literary Festival on 29 March, the actor was asked about his previous prediction and laughed: "Exactly, I'm a prophet!" He went on to say of the role (according to OxfordMail): "Give it to Billie! Yeah, why not? Why not." Piper hasn't given much away about her return to Doctor Who, saying after The Reality War aired: "It’s no secret how much I love this show, and I have always said I would love to return to the Whoniverse as I have some of my best memories there, so to be given the opportunity to step back on that TARDIS one more time was just something I couldn’t refuse, but who, how, why and when, you’ll just have to wait and see." Presumably, fans will get some answers in this year's Christmas special, which is being written by showrunner Russell T Davies. Eccleston and Piper fronted the reboot of Doctor Who together, when the show was brought back to screens by writer Davies. While Eccleston stayed for just one season, Piper stayed for another with David Tennant's Tenth Doctor, and returned for one-off appearances in later episodes. The actor, who has reprised his role as the Ninth Doctor for Big Finish's audio adventures, also recently opened up about what could get him to return to the role on-screen, despite previously ruling out a return to the show. "Here’s the thing: Doctor Who’s written for boys," he responded. "There has never been a female showrunner of Doctor Who." He continued: "So my dream is this: there was a little girl who was, I don’t know — six, seven, eight — in 2005 when my series went out, and she gets the job, and she asked me back? I’d go back like a shot.” Doctor Who will return this Christmas and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Dive into our Doctor Who story guide: reviews of every episode since 1963, plus cast & crew listings, production trivia, and exclusive material from the Radio Times archive. Missing Doctor Who? Register now for Radio Times' Doctor Who Insiders club for exclusive interviews with Doctor Who legends every month. Add Doctor Who to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-outlook-id="449c28d9-909e-4aab-b6b8-153454f55d5e" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
BBC confirms new factual drama focused on the murder of Sarah Everard by Wayne Couzens
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes writer Jeff Pope is behind the production.
The BBC has commissioned a new factual drama focusing on the events surrounding the death of Sarah Everard, who was murdered by a serving police officer in London in 2021. The two-part drama, which is currently untitled, “will examine the circumstances that allowed a sexual offender to become, and remain, a Metropolitan Police officer,” according to the BBC. It will also consider “the impact these failings have had on public confidence in policing, particularly in light of the epidemic of violence against women and girls”. Wayne Couzens was found guilty of abducting, raping and murdering Everard in 2021. The series is being penned by award-winning writer Jeff Pope, who has previously turned real-life stories into TV drama with the likes of Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes and A Confession. He also executive produced the BBC’s The Reckoning, which examined the crimes of Jimmy Savile, and ITV’s See No Evil: The Moors Murders, which focused on the murders committed by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Pope said in a statement: “Wayne Couzens should never have been a police officer, but opportunities to deny him that privilege were missed. That he was still a serving officer on the night of March 3rd 2021, after committing numerous sexual offences over a long period of time, was a tragedy waiting to happen, and the key question asked by this drama.” Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said that Pope will "treat this with the utmost care, helping to ensure that the issues that led to Sarah Everard’s murder remain in the public consciousness for years to come, whilst continuing to hold the police to account". She added: “Drama has a unique ability to sensitively and respectfully tackle real-life subjects and this series will explore the impact of this horrific crime, the misogyny and failings from within the Met Police and what lessons can be learnt." 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.