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items: How to watch the Grammys 2026 in the UK
items: What to watch on streaming: today's picks from Netflix, Prime Video and more
items: School Spirits stars reveal how they've influenced Maddie and Wally's fate in season 3
items: School Spirits season 3 release schedule: When is episode 4 on Paramount+?
items: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy release schedule – when is the next episode out?
items: Landman season 3: Release date speculation and latest news
items: Landman star Billy Bob Thornton calls out "AI-generated crap" stories about his future on the show
items: Landman season 2 ending explained: Are Tommy and M-Tex really parting ways?
items: Yellowstone creator’s new series on "grief and human connection" with A-list Hollywood stars confirms release date with first look
items: Star Trek legend reveals improvised callback to 30-year-old episode in new spin-off
items: When is Star Trek: Starfleet Academy set? Timeline explained
items: Star Trek legend teases "never-before-seen" side to iconic returning ‘90s character in new spin-off
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items: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds casts two iconic franchise characters from original series for final season
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How to watch the Grammys 2026 in the UK
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date: 2026-02-02T11:35:41.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: audio
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: The biggest night in music has wrapped, but how can you watch it?
encoded: After walking away with five gongs 12 months ago, rapper Kendrick Lamar was the big winner at the Grammy Awards again this year. The rapper received his second consecutive record of the year trophy for Luther, a collaboration with SZA, as well as best rap album and best rap song. Lamar has now won 27 Grammys, making him the most-award rapper in Grammys history. Other major Grammys at the 68th annual edition of the awards went to Olivia Dean for new artist, Lady Gaga for best pop vocal album and Billie Eilish and Finneas for song of the year. Comedian Trevor Noah hosted the awards for the sixth time running, while there were also live performances from the likes of Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars & Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter. Wondering where you can catch up on the ceremony? Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch the Grammys 2026 in the UK. How to watch the Grammys 2026 in the UK In the US, the ceremony was broadcast on network television on CBS at 8pm PT/ 5pm ET on Sunday 1st February, and was also available to stream live on Paramount+ for those with a premium subscription including Showtime. In the UK, only Paramount subscribers who pay for the Showtime add-on were also able to access the livestream. However, fans can watch the ceremony on demand from Monday (2nd February) with just a Paramount+ subscription. UK fans can also watch clips from the ceremony on the Grammy’s official website and social media pages. 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.

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What to watch on streaming: today's picks from Netflix, Prime Video and more
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date: 2026-01-29T09:44:43.000Z
creator: Radio Times Staff
subject: Collections
subject: TV
subject: What to Watch
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Apple TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Channel 4
subject: discovery+
subject: Disney Plus
subject: ITVX
subject: Netflix
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Looking for something to watch today on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV and more? Don't miss our experts' recommendations...
encoded: We can all feel a bit overwhelmed when looking for something to watch in the world of streaming, so if you're in need of some help, you've come to the right place. Bridgerton, the show that revolutionised period drama, has just returned for a typically breathless fourth season. At a masked ball, second Bridgerton sibling Benedict (Luke Thompson) is smitten by the mysterious Lady in Silver (Yerin Ha). But who is she? Meanwhile, the highly anticipated Take That documentary has been released on the same streamer, telling the story of the hit boy band. The three-part series goes behind the scenes with current band members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, featuring archived interviews with Jason Orange and Robbie Williams, as they reveal their personal experiences in a pop group that had millions of fans and sold over 45 million records worldwide. Over on Disney+, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is taking one of its biggest gambles in years with Wonder Man. The series appears to be most closely comparable to earlier experiments WandaVision and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, taking a low-stakes comedic spin through the sprawling comic-book world. We meet Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), a struggling actor trying to make it in Hollywood, as he joins forces with fellow performer and one-time terror suspect Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley). For the film fans among you, there are plenty of new releases to entertain you at home during this dark, wet winter. Best buddies Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite on screen in Netflix's propulsive, all-star crime thriller The Rip, butting heads as a pair of veteran Miami cops who realise there’s a mole on their team — and no-one can be trusted. Also new to Netflix is romcom People We Meet on Vacation, in which Emily Bader and Tom Blyth play the platonic best friends whose globe-trotting adventures lead to, well, you can guess the rest, in what amounts to a sun-kissed version of When Harry Met Sally. It's a perfectly charming…

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School Spirits stars reveal how they've influenced Maddie and Wally's fate in season 3
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date: 2026-01-28T10:00:27.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Paramount Plus
subject: Video
encoded: School is officially back in session in School Spirits season 3 - and, by this point, stars Peyton List and Milo Manheim know exactly where they want their characters to go. The supernatural drama is set to pick up after the massive cliffhanger that saw Maddie (List) return to her body, while Simon (Kristian Flores) is now the one trapped in the afterlife. Meanwhile, Wally's (Manheim) fate was left up the air. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com about what's to come in season 3, List and Manheim revealed their requests and questions for the show's creative team. Manheim told us: "They want to hear about what we think makes sense for our characters. "I feel like Wally, in the past, has always been such a team player and down for anything, but I told them he's always sort of a step behind figuring things out, and this season, I'd love for him to be a step ahead. I'd love for him not only to go along with a plan, but maybe come up with a plan. "I think that they really took that note well, and I think we see that happen this season. It's a very adventurous season for Wally." Asked whether Maddie will be helping Simon this season like he helped her, List explained: "That was my first question for the creators and the directors as well! I just wanted to make sure that Maddie is fighting for Simon as hard as he fought for her. "But she has so many other concerns and worries with this new superintendent at the school and with her relationship with her mother... "[She has] so many things that Simon kind of ends up...she's so worried about him, but there's so many other things happening." As for what this all means for Maddie and Wally's relationship? "Wally's really going on his own individual journey this season," Manheim says. "He's done a lot of helping out for others, and I think it's time he starts thinking about himself and putting his needs first. We're definitely a new side of Wally this season." As List points out, Maddie has more than ever to deal with this sea…

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School Spirits season 3 release schedule: When is episode 4 on Paramount+?
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date: 2026-01-28T08:00:23.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Maddie and her friends are investigating an even deeper, darker mystery this time around.
encoded: Hit Paramount+ fantasy teen drama, School Spirits, is back for its third season, which sees Peyton List's Maddie and her friends being plunged into a deeper, darker mystery as the veil between worlds grows dangerously thin. The synopsis for season 3 says: "After clawing her way back to life, Maddie struggles with terrifying visions and the weight of protecting both the living and the dead while Simon – trapped in the afterlife – becomes obsessed with the secrets buried in Split River High’s scars. "Why have so many people died at Split River High? What was Mr Martin warning them about? As they search for answers, new dangers and dark secrets begin to surface." The first three episodes are available to watch now, but when will the rest of the instalments become available, and what is the full release schedule for season 3? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for School Spirits season 3. When will School Spirits season 3 episode 4 be released? School Spirits season 3 began with three episode being released at once on Wednesday 28th January. Since then, it has switched to a weekly release schedule. This means episode 4, titled The Bereftest Club, will be released on Wednesday 4th February on Paramount+. How many episodes will there be in School Spirits season 3? There will be a total of eight episodes in School Spirits season 3. This is also the same number of episodes that were featured in the first and second seasons of the show, which were released in 2023 and 2025 respectively. School Spirits season 3 release schedule The first three episodes of School Spirits season 3 were released on Wednesday 28th January, following which the show has switched to a weekly release schedule on Wednesdays. This means the season will run through until Wednesday 4th March, when the finale will become available on Paramount+. You can find the full release schedule for School Spirits season 3 right here: School Spirits season 3 episode 1 - It's a Wonderfu…

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy release schedule – when is the next episode out?
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date: 2026-01-22T11:28:51.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti star in the latest frontier for the long-running franchise.
encoded: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is facing some major turbulence in its early weeks on Paramount Plus, as the sci-fi drama becomes the latest target of review-bombing (echoing the reception of The Acolyte and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law). Despite reasonable reviews from critics (including our own three-star verdict), Starfleet Academy's user scores are tanking on sites such as Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb and Metacritic as it becomes a flashpoint in culture war debates. Although its format was bound to divide longtime fans – sharing more in common with a high school teen drama than a typical Star Trek show – many of the most vocal critics appear to be targeting the show's perceived politics. Polygon notes that Star Trek has always been a progressive franchise, dating back to The Original Series of the 1960s and its commentary against racial discrimination. Therefore, efforts to paint Starfleet Academy's representation as a radical politically-motivated departure suggest a lack of knowledge on what came before, but there are certainly other valid criticisms to be levelled at the spin-off. RadioTimes.com's Sci-Fi and Fantasy Editor Louise Griffin praised the performances of lead actors Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti, but criticised the bloated size of the supporting cast and a tone that is "too sickly sweet" for some palates. If you're sticking with the show and want to know when class is next in session, read on for your full guide to the Star Trek: Starfleet Academy release schedule on Paramount Plus. When is the next episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy out? Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is following a weekly release schedule on Paramount Plus, meaning that new episodes of the sci-fi drama will be released on Thursdays. The show premiered on Thursday 15th January 2026 with a double-bill launch, introducing USS Athena captain Nahla Ake (played by Holly Hunter) and her team of fresh-faced cadets. Expect episodes to keep dropping until the finale in mid-March. How many episodes …

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Landman season 3: Release date speculation and latest news
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date: 2026-01-20T16:30:46.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Will the Taylor Sheridan series return for more?
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Landman season 2 finale.* With Landman season 2 having now reached its dramatic end, fans will undoubtedly start looking ahead to the show's future. Another gem in Taylor Sheridan's TV crown, the Paramount Plus series has continued to go from strength to strength, amassing a loyal legion of fans who have followed this complex tale of oil rigs and geopolitics. But will the series be returning for more? Well thankfully, fans needn't have to wait to find out as Landman was actually renewed for season 3 in the middle of its season 2 release. It's no real surprise really as the series has the viewership figures to match, what with season 2's premiere episode smashing Paramount's record for biggest season premiere in its history. It amassed a staggering 9.2 million views worldwide within its first few days of release, tripling its previous year's debut. Co-creator and showrunner Christian Wallace seems none the wiser as to where Sheridan will take the series after Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris struck out on his own with family-run oil company, CTT Oil Exploration. Wallace told The Hollywood Reporter of season 3 plans: "At the end of the day, it is Taylor’s plan and we’re all just waiting on what he decides to do. There’s a great level of trust there that whatever Taylor decides will be the right move. There are a lot of possibilities, but I’m not sure myself exactly how it’s going to play out. So, we’ll see." There's plenty more to dig into (quite literally) in season 3, as Thornton teased that it "may be a combo of seasons one and two". With that, read on for everything we know so far about Landman season 3. Landman season 3 release date speculation As of now, Paramount Plus has not confirmed when Landman season 3 will be released. View oEmbed on the source website However, we'd hazard a guess and predict that we could be seeing season 3 premiere somewhere in November 2026 if previous timelines are to be observed. Seas…

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Landman star Billy Bob Thornton calls out "AI-generated crap" stories about his future on the show
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date: 2026-01-19T10:18:21.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: It seems Thornton's on board for the long haul.
encoded: *Warning - contains spoilers for the Landman season 2 finale.* The second season of Taylor Sheridan's oil drama Landman has now come to an end, but thankfully, fans already know they haven't seen the last of the Paramount+ show. A third season was confirmed in December 2025, which is a good thing for fans given that season 2 ended on a cliffhanger, with Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris and his family looking to start their own oil company, called CTT Oil Exploration. In recent weeks, there have been some rumours swirling that Thornton would be leaving the show - but he has now clarified these reports are nothing more than "AI-generated crap." He told USA Today: "There’s an AI report that Demi [Moore] and I are a couple now, and there’s one that I’m leaving the show. They have nothing to do with reality." Thornton confirmed that he will "be there for season 3", adding that he's particularly enjoyed working with season 2 addition Sam Elliott, who plays his character's dad TL. "It’s been great working with Sam," he said. "And I love doing the show. I’ll be here as long as it plays out. If it’s five years, great. If it’s six, I’m there." Alongside Thornton, Moore and Elliott, Landman also stars Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan, Andy Garcia, Guy Burnet and Miriam Silverman. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter following the season 2 finale being released, Thornton also revealed that Sheridan keeps future plotlines close to his chest, but he personally has a feeling about how season 3 will compare to the previous two. "I have a feeling — this is not even a rumor, it’s only in my head and just a guess — but that season three may be a combo of seasons one and two," he said. "Where maybe the danger will come back, but those relationships will still be at the forefront. And that’s just a guess." Landman seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Paramount+ now. Get a seven day free Paramount Plus trial at …

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Landman season 2 ending explained: Are Tommy and M-Tex really parting ways?
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date: 2026-01-18T13:58:58.000Z
creator: Jakob Barnes
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: It’s been a chaotic ride so far for Tommy Norris but the Landman season 2 finale takes his stress levels to new highs.
encoded: Landman season 2 spoilers ahead. Another rip-roaring ration of Taylor Sheridan chaos has come to an end with the Landman season 2 finale, and there’s a lot to unpack when it comes to the Norris family and their relationship with M-Tex Oil. Fans of Yellowstone will know exactly what Sheridan’s stories are like. He always seems to find a way to balance soap opera-esque drama and moments of levity with genuinely high-stakes and nail-biting tension. Landman is no different, aside from the fact there are less horses and a lot more oil. At the start of this season, Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) was handling the fallout of Monty Miller’s death and his widow, Cami (Demi Moore), taking over M-Tex. As the episodes ticked by, though, the promising partnership broke down as Cami pushed the company into risky territory while Tommy tried to play things more conservatively. By the end of Landman season 2’s penultimate episode, Cami had fired Tommy for his aversion to her plans to drill for oil in the Gulf, and had completely aligned herself with the very wealthy and slightly shady Dan Morrell (Andy Garcia). Can that situation be repaired in the finale, or is Tommy’s association with M-Tex well and truly dead and buried? Read on for our spoiler-filled breakdown of the Landman season 2 ending, including details of the lay of the land for all the Norris family. Landman season 2 ending explained <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/LANDMAN209EM071701298RTf-a2fdf80.jpg" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Four adults walk in a line from left to right along a riverside structure beneath a large concrete bridge. A woman in a dark suit and sunglasses follows behind three men, two of whom wear light-coloured cowboy hats and smart jackets, while another wears casual workwear and a baseball cap. Water and green trees are visible in the background, and the group’s purposeful stride suggests a serious, businesslike moment." title="Plans, Tears and Sirens…

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Yellowstone creator’s new series on "grief and human connection" with A-list Hollywood stars confirms release date with first look
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date: 2026-01-17T12:44:24.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: The Madison is coming to our screens very soon.
encoded: In the world of Taylor Sheridan dramas, you'd be forgiven for not always being able to keep tabs on them – especially seeing as the series creator and writer is at the helm of several Paramount Plus hits like Landman, Tulsa King and Mayor of Kingstown. Well, now it's time to get ready for another anticipated series from the Yellowstone creator, as The Madison is set to land on our screens sooner rather than later. It's now been announced that the series, which stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, will be premiering on Paramount+ on Saturday 14th March. Alongside the release date announcement, a flurry of new series pictures has also been released, showing the cast in action. As well as a pensive looking Pfeiffer sitting on a porch in a rocking chair with what looks to be a photo album, the other images show Russell and Matthew Fox knee-deep in water and fly fishing, as well as Beau Garrett, Ben Schnetzer, Danielle Vasinova and Kevin Zegers all sitting in the dark atop fences having a chat. From the looks of Schnetzer, it doesn't look to be the cheeriest of conversations either, as he's sat in his sheriff's uniform, holding a bottle of beer and looking rather forlorn. The series focuses on the McIntosh family, who hail from New York City but live in Montana's Madison River Valley. The Madison is set to be Sheridan’s "most intimate work to date" and is described as "a heartfelt study of grief and human connection." Whilst the show was originally greenlit back in 2023 and has kept fans waiting, there's already good news on the horizon as season 2 has already been confirmed. The first season consists of six episodes, which is slightly different for Sheridan, seeing as many of his shows boast at least 10 episodes per season. However, with a second season already having greenlit, fans likely won't have to wait too long for more. As well as Pfeiffer and Russell leading the cast, other familiar faces in The Madison include Beau Garrett (Firefly Lane), Elle Chapman (A M…

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Star Trek legend reveals improvised callback to 30-year-old episode in new spin-off
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date: 2026-01-15T08:00:50.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Paramount Plus
subject: Video
description: Robert Picardo wanted to plant Easter eggs for Voyager fans.
encoded: Star Trek legend Robert Picardo has revealed that fans are in for a callback that has been 30 years in the making in new spin-off Starfleet Academy. The actor is reprising his role as the Doctor in the new spin-off, three decades after he originated the role on Star Trek: Voyager. And for him, it was crucial to give fans of the '90s series some Easter eggs to find. "I had the [greatest] Easter egg of all time," Picardo exclusively told RadioTimes.com. "I repeated the same first laugh that I got in Voyager when I say the line 'Medical Tricorder' with withering sarcasm. It's exactly my first scene in Voyager, when they hand me the wrong instrument and [it's like] ‘You're the biggest idiot I've ever seen.’ "So I asked if I could do that again as a surprise for the fans who've watched the old pilot 30 times." The new spin-off is set in the 32nd century, after the events of Discovery and a whopping 800 years after we last saw the Doctor. Now, we're set to see him dispensing wisdom (and sharing his love of opera) with cadets at Starfleet Academy as a teacher, with the spin-off following the next generation of officers as they try to save the world while grappling with school pranks, classmate rivalry and first loves. Picardo has also teased that we're set to see a completely new side to the Doctor in the new series. "Late in the season, you'll see a side of the character that you've never seen before, as far as the emotionality. So that was a challenge to do," he told us. "There's a sort of a surprise event that happens late in the episode for my character. I'm anxious to see how longtime fans who know the character respond." "It's hard to say what he's been doing for the last 800 years!" Picardo added. "Now the Star Trek canon sort of acts as a whole, and there's a reference in the pilot to my having taught young cadets on Star Trek: Prodigy, so the Doctor has a history of teaching... In that respect, he has been teaching before and he's a natural teacher, if not an easy…

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When is Star Trek: Starfleet Academy set? Timeline explained
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date: 2026-01-15T08:00:23.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Paramount Plus
description: The Star Trek franchise boldly goes back to school with a brand new class of cadets.
encoded: As the latest Star Trek entry, Starfleet Academy, beams onto streaming service Paramount+, fans could certainly be forgiven for being confused about where it sits in the current timeline of the beloved, long-running sci-fi franchise. 2017's Star Trek: Discovery kicked off a whole new era for Trek, with Paramount significantly expanding the existing canon. Since then, we’ve had a variety of instalments, ranging from an animated comedy and an animated children’s show to prequels, legacy sequels, and even a made-for-streaming movie. But with franchise captain Alex Kurtzman behind so many different projects, it’s easy to be left baffled by the continuity puzzle of the Star Trek timeline. Need a hand? Here's where Starfleet Academy fits on the current Star Trek. When is Star Trek: Starfleet Academy set? The ninth(!) live-action series centres on the newly reopened Starfleet Academy in San Francisco and is set in the 32nd Century, an era where no storyteller has gone before. Therefore, the series takes place over 800 years after the events of the much loved Roddenberry/Berman Era wave, including The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. Starfleet Academy is for all intents and purposes a direct Star Trek: Discovery spinoff, complete with significant legacy characters such as Mary Wiseman’s Sylvia Tilly and Tig Notaro’s Jett Reno returning, along with Oded Fehr’s 32nd-century Admiral, Charles Vance. Opening with an explanation of the galaxy wide cataclysmic event known as ‘the Burn’ in which the Federation and Starfleet almost didn’t survive, the series focuses on the rebuilding of Starfleet in the far flung future with a whole new generation. Where does Starfleet Academy sit in the Star Trek timeline? Here’s where Starfleet Academy sits on the Star Trek timeline: 2151 to 2161: Enterprise 2256 to 2258: Discovery (seasons 1-2) 2259 onwards: Strange New Worlds 2265 to 2269: Star Trek TOS 2324: Section 31 2364 to 2370: The Next Generation 2369 to 2375: Deep Space Nin…

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Star Trek legend teases "never-before-seen" side to iconic returning ‘90s character in new spin-off
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date: 2026-01-12T17:22:14.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Paramount Plus
subject: Video
description: He's anxious to see what the fans think.
encoded: Star Trek legend Robert Picardo has teased what we can expect from the return of his character, the Doctor, 30 years after his first appearance. Picardo, who played the Emergency Medical Holographic program serving as chief medical officer in Star Trek: Voyager, will reprise his role for the upcoming school days spin-off Starfleet Academy, which will follow young cadets as they train to become the next generation of officers. Promising a "deeper" side to the Doctor ahead, Picardo exclusively told RadioTimes.com: "Late in the season, you'll see a side of the character that you've never seen before, as far as the emotionality. So that was a challenge to do. "There's a sort of a surprise event that happens late in the episode for my character. I'm anxious to see how longtime fans who know the character, how they respond." Starfleet Academy rockets ahead to the 32nd century, after the events of Discovery, and a whopping 800 years after we last saw Picardo's Doctor. "It's hard to say what he's been doing for the last 800 years!" Picardo added. "Now the Star Trek canon sort of acts as a whole, and there's a reference in the pilot to my having taught young cadets on Star Trek Prodigy, so the Doctor has a history of teaching... "In that respect, he has been teaching before and he's a natural teacher, if not an easy one, because he's full of himself. He likes to pontificate!" The new series, which also sees the return of Holly Hunter's Nahla Ake, who takes on a new role as chancellor of Starfleet Academy, is set to be a celebration of Star Trek's history, showrunner Noga Landau has said. She added to RadioTimes.com: "There's so much texture and there are so many Easter eggs in there for fans of the canon, for people who've been waiting to see stuff with Deep Space Nine, with the Klingons, there's so much in there that's gonna feel really familiar too." View Green Video on the source website Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is coming to Paramount+ on 15th January. Add Starfleet A…

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Girl Taken: Who stars in the Paramount Plus thriller?
type: item
date: 2026-01-10T12:39:31.000Z
creator: Tilly Pearce
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: A living nightmare takes hold in a small English town – where it seems you can trust no one. Meet the cast and characters of Paramount+’s latest twisted tale.
encoded: New Paramount Plus drama Girl Taken sees the abuse and manipulation wrought by a twisted psychopath forever change the fortunes of a local family. Based on Hollie Overton's novel Baby Doll, Girl Taken starts off in a small town, with popular teen Lily Riser goes missing on the eve of finishing school. Held captive by teacher Rick Hansen for a gruelling seven years, she is kept imprisoned mere minutes away from her twin sister Abby and mother Eve, both of whom are torn apart by her disappearance. But upon finally escaping, Lily's nightmare is far from over, with Mr Hansen – to most, a beloved member of the community – dead set on staying out of prison. Read on for the full cast of Girl Taken and the characters they play. Girl Taken cast The main cast list for Girl Taken is: Alfie Allen is Rick Hansen Jill Halfpenny is Eve Riser Tallulah Evans is Lily Riser Delphi Evans is Abby Riser Vikash Bhai is DS Tommy Shah Niamh Walsh is Zoe Hansen Levi Brown is Wes Bartlett Victoria Ekanoye is DS Rachel Brenton Here’s what you need to know about each character and who plays them. Alfie Allen plays Rick Hansen Who is Rick Hansen? Rick is the cool teacher at Lily and Abby’s school – and beloved by students and parents alike. Making himself an essential part of the local community, his perfectly curated mask slips when he’s revealed as Lily’s kidnapper. But Rick is a master manipulator who isn’t willing to go down quietly, so will stop at nothing to maintain his freedom. Who is Alfie Allen? Alfie Allen is a British actor who is best known for playing Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones. The role earned him an Emmy nomination in 2019. Since then, he has appeared in Jojo Rabbit, BBC’s Harlots, ITV’s White House Farm, BBC’S SAS: Rogue Heroes and, most recently, Sky’s Atomic. In 2022, he was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in Martin McDonagh’s Broadway play, Hangmen. Jill Halfpenny plays Eve Riser Who is Eve Riser? As Lily and Abby’s mother, Eve dealt with every parent’s worst ni…

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Girl Taken ending explained: Does Rick face justice for what happened to Lily?
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date: 2026-01-09T11:55:04.000Z
creator: Tilly Pearce
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Let's break it down.
encoded: **Warning: Contains spoilers for the final episode of Girl Taken.** This article contains discussion of child abduction and abuse that some may find upsetting. Forget the Alfie Allen you might have known from HBO's Game of Thrones, in Paramount's latest thriller Girl Taken, he plays the sinister Rick Hansen, a school teacher who kidnaps one of his pupils, sparking a manhunt in a quiet English town. The pupil, Lily Riser (Tallulah Evans) suffers nothing short of a five-year nightmare at the hands of Rick – and even getting home doesn’t stop the trauma. While Rick is quickly apprehended and taken to prison (even getting a much-needed beating from his fellow inmates), Lily was left to deal with the fallout of returning home. A lot changes in five years, and her family – who were once so tight – are hanging on by a thread. Her mother, Eve (Jill Halfpenny), is now an alcoholic, seeking comfort at the bottom of a bottle while finding solace in a new complex relationship with the main detective investigating the case, Tommy Shah (Vikash Bhai). She’s also fallen out with Lily’s twin sister, Abby (Delphi Evans) – who incidentally is now in a relationship with Lily’s ex, Wes (Levi Brown). As Lily returns home, she’s forced to grieve what she’s been through and the life that she’s missed out on, all whilst adjusting to her new family dynamic. Despite everything, Abby and Eve are both there for her, but stunted Lily is so traumatised by the horrors she faced at the hands of Rick in the cabin, she struggles to do anything but blame herself and try to relive being the 17-year-old she was before she was taken. With Rick facing court, things reach a head as the former ‘pillar of the community’ faces the stand. Here’s how everything played out. Girl Taken ending explained What happened to Rick as the net closed in? Rick is an evil person, but definitely resourceful. Before being captured, he burned down the cottage he held Lily in to destroy any evidence, and while in prison, he use…

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Girl Taken's Jill Halfpenny says thriller explores "special kind of hell" she wouldn't wish upon her worst enemy
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date: 2026-01-08T09:50:37.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
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subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: "That, for me, is far worse than knowing what's happened..."
encoded: Jill Halfpenny has said that her latest work explores a subject so harrowing she “wouldn’t inflict it on her worst enemy”. “If your child is abducted, I think that's a special kind of hell that you've been put in,” she said of Paramount Plus’s Girl Taken. Adapted from Hollie Overton's novel Baby Doll, the drama follows Halfpenny’s character, Eve, who is thrown into turmoil when one of her twin daughters is abducted and held captive for half a decade before managing to escape. “That, for me, is far worse than knowing what's happened — even if what's happened is that they’re dead,” she added. “Because living in an area of, ‘Are they alive? Are they dead? Are they being hurt? Are they being abused?’ — that is just a hell that I would not wish upon my worst enemy.” For Halfpenny, the role also stirred memories of the programmes she watched growing up about kidnapped or missing children. “I remember watching the parents being interviewed and thinking, ‘The fact that you can get out of bed, the fact that you can sit here and even be compos mentis, is blowing my mind,’ because I would probably spontaneously combust with the pressure cooker of rage and grief inside me. “I just think it's a hideous — I mean, of course it's a hideous thing to happen — but it's the not knowing. That’s when you have to tap into some other entity. Some people turn to religion, some people turn to distraction, to booze, to love, to whatever — something to escape from that feeling. “But my God, you have to turn to something.” Girl Taken tells the story of “twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen,” according to the official synopsis. “After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes — only to discover that freedom brings its own challenges. The world she longed to return to has moved on without her. “As Abby, Lily and their mother Eve struggle to rebuild their family, they must confront the l…

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Mayor of Kingstown future confirmed as Jeremy Renner series to return for more episodes – but with a sad twist
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date: 2026-01-06T10:28:49.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: It's time to bid farewell to this Taylor Sheridan series.
encoded: While Taylor Sheridan is known for creating countless (it seems) successful dramas, it looks as though it's the end of the road for one of them. It's now been announced that Mayor of Kingstown is on the out, with the series being renewed for a fifth season – but it is set to be its last. Fans may have just enjoyed the gripping season 4 finale landing on our screens, but it's time to bid farewell to Jeremy Renner's Michael McLusky. And it's also been confirmed (via Deadline) that the new season of Mayor of Kingstown will actually be shorter in length than previous seasons, at just eight episodes long. Seasons 1 to 4 have boasted 10 episodes per season, so it's certainly set to be a bit of a bittersweet end to the series for fans. Nevertheless, it is a return to the series which follows the McClusky family in Kingstown and namely Mike, who has recently been grappling with some new people in town who threaten his control. This past season saw plenty of violence, some shocking twists and the new additions of Edie Falco, Lennie James, Laura Benanti and Niko Nicotera. In terms of the reasons for wrapping up, Mayor of Kingstown's ratings have not been on par with the rest of Taylor Sheridan's shows that include the likes of Yellowstone, Landman, Tulsa King and more. While Mayor of Kingstown may look as glossy as Sheridan's other offerings, unfortunately it just hasn't drawn as much of an audience, with the series not even breaking into Nielsen’s originals top 10 chart with season 4, despite having achieved as much with previous seasons. There may be new episodes of the series to get excited about but the ending of Mayor of Kingstown may come as a surprise to some, not least because series co-creator Hugh Dillon previously revealed (via ScreenRant) that fellow Sheridan had plans for several more seasons of the crime drama. Read more: Industry star reveals outcome of season 3 cliffhanger: “It’s emotionally demanding” Emily in Paris future confirmed after Gabriel cliffhanger …

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26 TV dramas you must watch in winter 2026 - from Game of Thrones spin-off to hit US medical drama
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date: 2026-01-05T11:00:27.000Z
creator: Lewis Knight
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Channel 4
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: ITV
subject: Magazine
subject: Netflix
subject: NOW
subject: Paramount Plus
description: We have both new and returning dramas on our watchlist...
encoded: It's a new year, and with it, 2026 brings a whole heap of new dramas to enjoy. On top of returning BBC favourites such as Call the Midwife, Death in Paradise, Professor T and Silent Witness, we can also welcome some top-notch HBO dramas in the form of Industry and Game of Thrones spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Elsewhere, other new offerings include ITV drama The Lady and Netflix's new mystery series Agatha Christie's Seven Dials. We already know which ones we can't wait to dive into. So, without further ado, here are the 26 TV dramas you need to watch this winter, according to the Radio Times team... 26 TV dramas you must watch in winter 2026 – from Game of Thrones spin-off to hit US medical drama 1. Agatha Christie's Seven Dials - Netflix (15th January 2026) Based on one of Agatha Christie’s lesser-known novels, this Netflix three-parter stars BAFTA winner Mia McKenna-Bruce as amateur sleuth Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent, who investigates the death of a young man after a prank goes horribly wrong. Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman join her on screen, with a script penned by Broadchurch and Doctor Who writer Chris Chibnall. Abby Robinson 2. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - Sky Atlantic and NOW (19th January 2026) Game of Thrones goes granular in this smaller-scale spin-off, which follows a lowly knight aiming for gold and glory at a tournament. Familiar faces like Bertie Carvel and Daniel Ings turn up as nobles, but scrappy lead characters Ser Duncan and Squire Egg are played by newcomers Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell. Huw Fullerton 3. Under Salt Marsh - Sky Atlantic and NOW (29th January 2026) Hot off America’s most popular drama, Yellowstone, Kelly Reilly leads the cast in this high-end whodunnit/police procedural, which, refreshingly, is not based on a novel or podcast. In a Welsh coastal village, the mother-of-all-storms is gathering as the body of a child is discovered, which plunges disgraced former police detective Jackie into a maelstrom o…

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds casts two iconic franchise characters from original series for final season
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date: 2025-12-24T11:23:53.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: These high-profile castings complete Kirk's future crew, as Pike's time in the Captain's chair nears its end.
encoded: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is reviving two more iconic characters from The Original Series in its fifth season, with Dr Leonard 'Bones' McCoy and Hikaru Sulu set to appear in the grand finale. The prequel takes place at an earlier point in the Trek timeline, following USS Enterprise Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and his crew on a wide variety of unpredictable missions and misadventures. Strange New Worlds already has several connections to The Original Series, including younger versions of Spock (Ethan Peck), Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding), Kirk (Paul Wesley) and Scotty (Martin Quinn). But the iconic crew is set to be completed in the fifth and final season with the arrival of Bones and Sulu, who will be played by Hollywood star Thomas Jane and theatre actor Kai Murakami, respectively. Jane is the better known of the two, having played Marvel antihero The Punisher (in a 2004 feature, associated video game and 2012 short film), as well as Ray Drecker in HBO drama Hung and Detective Joe Miller in The Expanse. He takes up the mantle of Bones from original star DeForest Kelley as well as The Boys star Karl Urban, who played the role across three JJ Abrams-produced film blockbusters between 2009 and 2016. On the other hand, Murakami is making his television debut in the role of Sulu, but has previously performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in their acclaimed adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro. Sulu was originally played by George Takei, who recently reprised the role for an audio drama, while John Cho (The Sympathizer) took on the role for the aforementioned modern Star Trek movie trilogy. According to Deadline, the actors will only appear in the final episode of Strange New Worlds season 5, which might signify that the show will lead directly into The Original Series, with Pike handing the keys to Kirk and his crew. Filming on the fourth and fifth seasons was carried out back-to-back, with the final scenes recording earlier this month. It's…

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy release date, cast, latest news
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date: 2025-12-22T11:08:20.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Paramount Plus
description: A new Star Trek series is on its way!
encoded: Following the success of recent Star Trek spin-offs like Star Trek: Discovery and Strange New Worlds, a new series is on the way. This time round, rather than depicting the adventures of a typical starship crew, it will take place at Starfleet Academy. Starfleet Academy has a long history in Star Trek canon as the institution where every Starfleet officer received their education. It's located in San Francisco, and while we've visited this location many times before, we can expect Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to look very different. That's because this show takes place in the 32nd century, around 800 years after the events of The Next Generation. This far-future setting ties into the events of Star Trek: Discovery, and although we'll see a few crossover characters, it sounds like Starfleet Academy will have a pretty different tone. Here's everything you need to know about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, from its release date to its plot and cast! Star Trek: Starfleet Academy release date Good news, Trekkies - there isn’t long to wait for the next instalment in the franchise. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is set to beam onto Paramount+ on Thursday 15th January 2026. The series will launch with its first two episodes, followed by weekly releases for the remaining eight episodes. Season one will consist of 10 episodes in total, and Paramount+ appears confident in the show’s future, with a second season already in development. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy cast Thanks to the show's setting, the main cast will skew younger than previous Star Trek spin-offs. Most of the lead characters are Starfleet trainees played by relative newcomers, including Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, and George Hawkins. Some of those cadets will be as young as 16 (or the equivalent age for their species), so we can expect some elements of teen drama in the show. However, we'll also see some familiar stars playing older characters, with Holly Hunter leading the cast as the chancellor of …

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Will there be a Mayor of Kingstown season 5? Release date speculation and latest news
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date: 2025-12-21T09:00:45.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Will the Jeremy Renner drama make a return?
encoded: *Warning: This article contains spoilers for Mayor of Kingstown season 4.* With the fourth season of Mayor of Kingstown having now wrapped up, thoughts will naturally turn to the show's future and what we can be expecting. Jeremy Renner once again fronted another exciting instalment of the Paramount Plus drama, with this past fourth season continuing to bring the action and pulling off some unexpected twists in the process. One of the final episodes of the season delivered a shocking character death in the form of Tracy McLusky (Nishi Munshi). After the unfortunate demise of the character, Munshi told TV Insider: "Oh, I absolutely knew I was in danger. Tracy being Tracy, it’s like trying to be in two places at once. You’re torn. So at that time, I think I thought to myself, 'Well, what would Kyle want me to do when it’s for the best interest of our child?' Oh, yeah. But I was just like, 'I gotta be here for my husband.'" Seeing as Mayor of Kingstown has gone from strength to strength since it first started airing, it's natural that the series will continue going but will we be getting a fifth season? And just when could it potentially be coming to our screens? Read on to find out. Will there be a Mayor of Kingstown season 5? As of now, Paramount Plus haven't officially confirmed if there will be a fifth season of Mayor of Kingstown but we can imagine that now season 4 has wrapped up, we'll be getting that news any time now. Series co-creator Hugh Dillon previously revealed (via ScreenRant) that fellow series co-creator Taylor Sheridan has plans for several more seasons of Mayor of Kingstown. He said: "When we first mapped it out, he's the king at knowing where it ends. I like intros, and I like explosive intros. [Chuckles] And he has an ending for it in season 7. Whether it goes that far or that's where we get [who knows], but he has an ending and everyone knows about it, the broad strokes. "And when you talk to him, he will tell you in detail. So, our goal is to ge…

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Harry Potter and Star Wars legends join new A Christmas Carol adaptation starring Johnny Depp
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date: 2025-12-18T17:33:17.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Depp is set to take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
encoded: Paramount has announced more cast members set to join Johnny Depp in Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, with Rupert Grint and Daisy Ridley among the new additions. Alongside Grint, who’s best known for playing Ron Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films, and Ridley, who rose to fame bringing Rey to life in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, other additions to the cast include Sam Claflin, Charlie Murphy, Arthur Conti and Ellie Bamber, according to Deadline. Grint is reportedly set to play Bob Cratchit, Scrooge’s employee. It’s unknown who the other actors will be playing. The publication reports that the upcoming adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, which is being helmed by horror movie director Ti West (Peal, Maxxxine), will focus on Depp’s incarnation of Scrooge heading on a supernatural journey to face his past, present and future and fight for a second chance. Andrea Riseborough (Oblivion, Mandy) was previously confirmed to be co-starring opposite Depp. It is the second adaptation based on the book that has been announced this year, with Willem Dafoe set to take on the part of Scrooge in a Robert Eggers-helmed film for Warner Bros. Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol will mark Depp’s biggest role in years, following his defamation lawsuit victory in 2022. Since then, the actor has been inching back into the spotlight, returning to the big screen in the 2023 French language film Jeanne du Barry. Depp has said he’s working on creating the character of Hyde for a new graphic novel with Ridley Scott, and he’s set to produce and potentially star in an English adaptation of The Master and Margarita, which is expected to go into production in 2026. The actor will next be seen alongside Penélope Cruz in Lionsgate’s American action thriller Day Drinker, which carries a 2026 release date. Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol will be released in cinemas on 13th November 2026. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recom…

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Jill Halfpenny stars in first look trailer for "gripping" psychological thriller with Game of Thrones legend
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date: 2025-12-17T13:00:50.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Paramount Plus
description: The drama will be released on Paramount+ in the new year.
encoded: A first-look trailer has dropped for a new psychological thriller series called Girl Taken, starring Game of Thrones star Alfie Allen and Jill Halfpenny, known for The Cuckoo and After the Flood. Based on the novel Baby Doll by Hollie Overton, the series follows the story of twin sisters Lily (Tallulah Evans) and Abby (Delphi Evans), whose lives are torn apart when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick Hansen (Allen). After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes, only to discover that freedom brings its own challenges. Abby, Lily and their mother, Eve, struggle to rebuild their family knowing that Rick is still out there evading capture. Released recently, the trailer not only gives a glimpse at the stellar cast, but also the chilling and disturbing storyline. The minute-long trailer begins with audio of the 999 call mother Eve makes when reporting her daughter Lily as missing. Accompanying the audio is a montage of clips of happy family life of the twins living with their mother and attending school. The viewer is then fed clips of of Lily chained up whilst Mr Hansen innocently joins the family in the search for her. But unbeknownst to them, he is the perpetrator. The trailer closes with Mr Hansen tucking Lily into a single bed with the caption: "Her teacher, her captor, his baby doll." View oEmbed on the source website Alongside Jill Halfpenny and Alfie Allen, the thriller series stars sisters Tallulah and Delphi Evans who play twins Lily and Abby, respectively. Directed by Laura Way and Silent Witness' Bindu de Stoppani, the series supporting cast includes the likes of David Turpin (The Ex-Wife, The Cuckoo), Suzanne Cowie (The Serial Killer’s Wife, Good Ship Murder), and Nessah Muthy (The Ex-Wife, Grantchester). All six episodes of Girl Taken will be available for streaming on 8th January 2026 on Paramount+. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For mor…

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The Revenge Club ending explained: Who is the twisted killer among the group?
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date: 2025-12-14T08:00:05.000Z
creator: Tilly Pearce
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: What started off as harmless fun has turned deadly, but who’s behind it all?
encoded: The Revenge Club started out as a divorce support group – but Rachel, Emily, Mina, Calum, Steven and Tej channelled their grief into something far more fun when they decided to get their vengeance on the exes that wronged them. It wasn’t set to last though, and while deep-faking pictures of a wild night in Ibiza is fun enough, or even freaking out an ex-best friend as she moves into the home once shared with a cheating spouse, murder takes things to a whole new level. As romance blossomed between Emily and Calum, and friendships grew tighter, it seemed someone had only revenge on their mind – and it turned deadly. Soon the body count was well and truly growing. First to go was Jack – the emotionally and financially abusive 'entrepreneur bro' husband of Rachel (who, it turned out, hadn’t even officially left him). Found dead in his own pool after a wild party, with a deadly mix of ketamine, cocaine and alcohol in his system, Jack’s death seemed like an accident. That is, until Emily’s husband Dan is found dead at the bottom of his staircase with a major head wound shortly afterwards. Now with two bodies attached to this club, and police realising some of the divorce club were present at the party Dan died at, suspicions began to grow. But the wheels truly came off when Steven’s wife Sue is found dead after someone let loose a jar of wasps in her car, prompting a fatal allergic reaction. What a way to go. Read more: The Last of Us star features in moody first look at "unmissable, atmospheric" new thriller series Jill Halfpenny's "gripping" new psychological drama gets its release date confirmed with tense first look To top it off, Rita – who only joined the club to get close to its leader, Malcolm, after discovering he’s the son she gave up for adoption in the 80s – is left fighting for her life after being attacked at the rec centre the group meet at. With everyone left now a suspect and panic setting in, here’s who was behind it all, and what happened when they felt…

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Martin Compston talks new show The Revenge Club: "I think we've all got little revenge fantasies"
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date: 2025-12-12T12:43:53.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: The Line of Duty star reveals who would be the subject of his own revenge while promoting the new Paramount+ thriller.
encoded: "Some revenge on Uri [Geller] would be good," says Line of Duty's Martin Compston when asked if he's ever had the urge to enact a little payback on anyone. "Uri said he moved the ball, that Scotland penalty against England in ’96. And I don't believe he did it, but the fact he tried it…" For context, Compston is talking about his latest project, Paramount+ thriller The Revenge Club, which follows six strangers at a divorce support group who decide to retaliate against the people who have broken their hearts. But what starts out as petty pranks — rat infestation, anyone? — eventually turns deadly. "As the group's plans grow bolder, the line between justice and madness begins to blur – and someone might just take things too far," reads the official synopsis. "I think all of us, we've all got little revenge fantasies, whether it be the high school bully, somebody's smashed into your car, somebody's made your work life hell," says Compston. "In general, people are good, so they just stay fantasies. But we've got these six people in this unique situation where they're all forced together. In no other walk of life would they be friends, but then over a couple of drinks, a bit of bravado in the pub, it suddenly sounds like a good idea. "They've all got different reasons — that's why I like the scripts… And then it's like a game of chicken: none of them want to pull out of it. They get a taste for it, and they find a little thing in their lives that makes them smile and gives them some excitement. "But they get carried away. It gets out of hand." Compston plays Calum, a man fighting to save his relationship with his school-age daughter following the breakdown of his marriage. He's joined by Aimée-Ffion Edwards (Slow Horses, Peaky Blinders, Luther) as Emily, whose life completely falls apart after her husband leaves her. But while The Revenge Club has its fair share of emotionally confronting moments, there's also a darkly comic thread running through the six episodes – some…

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The Revenge Club cast: Who stars in the Paramount Plus thriller?
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date: 2025-12-12T08:00:36.000Z
creator: Tilly Pearce
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Revenge is a dish best served cold… or with a group of friends. Meet the characters ready to get their vengeance.
encoded: Sometimes when you’re going through something tough, you need some support – but this group takes things to the next level in The Revenge Club. Based on the novel The Othello Club by J.D. Pennington, The Revenge Club follows six lonely hearts who find solace in each other thanks to a divorce support group. But then they decide getting their own back could be the key to them truly moving on, and things quickly begin to escalate. All burned by their former relationships, the group are soon tackling petty pranks and schemes to make their ex pay, but it’s only a matter of time before it all goes terribly wrong. So who exactly are these hapless but lovable people ready to get even? Read more: Martin Compston talks new show The Revenge Club: "I think we've all got little revenge fantasies" Meet the cast of The Revenge Club and find out more about the characters they play… The Revenge Club cast Here’s the main cast list for The Revenge Club: Aimée-Ffion Edwards is Emily Martin Compston is Calum Meera Syal is Rita Sharon Rooney is Rachel Douglas Henshall is Steve Chaneil Kular is Tej Amit Shah is Malcolm Here’s what you need to know about each character and who plays them. Aimée-Ffion Edwards plays Emily Who is Emily?: Emily is a high-flying business woman who thought she had it all – until she was betrayed. Joining the divorce group for some support, she instead finds herself a new group of friends that help her rediscover her confidence, and even a little romance too. But as the team’s actions see major consequences, she needs to decide what her future looks like. Who is Aimée-Ffion Edwards? Aimée-Ffion Edwards is a Welsh actress who first appeared on screens as Sketch in Channel 4 drama, Skins. Since then, she has appeared as Esmé Shelby in Peaky Blinders, Sophie in The Detectorists, and Madlen in Keeping Faith. Currently, she can be seen as Shirley Dander in Apple TV+’s Slow Horses. Martin Compston plays Calum <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile…

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South Park season 29 release date speculation and latest news
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date: 2025-12-10T09:00:01.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Who will find themselves in the show's satirical crosshairs next?
encoded: South Park is winding down from a manic few months, which have seen Trey Parker and Matt Stone race to keep up with an ever-changing news cycle and a worryingly unstable world. The show has proven that, even after nearly three decades, it is more than capable of ruffling feathers and courting controversy, with the citizens of South Park getting into more jaw-dropping scenarios across the last ten chapters. The creative team will now be taking a well-deserved break, but the future of South Park is secure, following a major deal (valued at $1.5 billion) which will keep the animated series on Comedy Central and Paramount Plus for another five years. Their long-held position at Paramount might also entice the show to comment on a recent media news story that has dominated headlines in recent days – more on that potential storyline below, as well as some good old fashioned release date speculation. South Park season 29 release date speculation South Park fans have endured a rather chaotic release pattern as of late, with inconsistent gaps between seasons and abrupt episode delays making it difficult to predict precisely when the show will return. On the one hand, showrunners Trey Parker and Matt Stone might want an extended break after their recent production challenges, but they could be tempted back sooner given such huge news stories are continuing to break. Whichever the case, we can be relatively sure that South Park season 29 will premiere at some point in 2026. South Park season 29 plot speculation: What could happen next? South Park seasons 27 and 28, which aired back-to-back over the past few months, have been unrelenting in their criticism of President Donald Trump and the broader state of politics in the United States. By the time season 29 comes around, it seems highly unlikely that these complaints will have gone away, so we can probably expect more brutal satire of the current administration and its most controversial figures. Closer to home, Parker and Sto…

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Landman season 2 release schedule: When will new episodes arrive on Paramount+?
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date: 2025-12-08T11:35:59.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Taylor Sheridan's drama starring Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore is releasing new episodes now.
encoded: The second season of Landman is now in full swing, and so far it's turning out to be a hard-hitting, powerful instalment of the show, as it has grappled with death and loss for our central characters. For instance, episode 4 saw Demi Moore's Cami finally reckoning with the loss of her husband Monty, who was played by Jon Hamm in season 1, while the Norris family also attended the funeral of Tommy's (Billy Bob Thornton) mother. This latest run of the show once again comes from Taylor Sheridan, the creator of other Paramount hits including Yellowstone, Lioness and Mayor of Kingstown, and there is no doubt still plenty of drama yet to come in the remaining episodes. But if you're wondering when the next instalment in the season will arrive, then never fear – we've got you covered. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the release schedule for Landman season 2 on Paramount+. How many episodes of Landman season 2 will there be? There will be 10 episodes of Landman season 2 in total, the same number as in season 1. Thankfully for fans, it seems there is still plenty of scope for the show to continue beyond this in future seasons. Ainsley star Michelle Randolph told The Hollywood Reporter: "There’s so many stories to tell. There’s so many really distinct characters, I feel like we could go on and on and on because what I always have to remind myself – the first season was 10 days in the show so I’m like, we could film the show for so long because it’s not like it’s one season, taking place over a year or anything. "There’s so much room for growth in every single character; they’re all deeply flawed in their own ways, which is what makes them really enticing to watch because it’s very human." Landman season 2 release schedule – When are new episodes out? New episodes of Landman will arrive on Paramount+ every Sunday, starting on 16th November 2025. This means the second run will continue right through the festive season, with the finale arriving on Sunday 18…

Jill Halfpenny's "gripping" new psychological drama gets its release date confirmed with tense first look
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date: 2025-12-04T09:30:18.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Girl Taken will arrive on Paramount+ at the start of next year.
encoded: Jill Halfpenny's new Paramount+ thriller Girl Taken, which was previously announced as Baby Doll, is just around the corner, with the release date for the series now having been confirmed. The six-part series will debut on 8th January 2026, and to go along with the announcement Paramount has also released a host of first-look images. The images introduce us to Jill Halfpenny's Eve, as well as her daughters Lily and Abby, played by Tallulah and Delphi Evans, and Alfie Allen as teacher - plus abductor and abuser - Rick Hansen. The series, which has been based on the novel Baby Doll by Hollie Overton, follows the story of twin sisters Lily and Abby, the former of whom is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick. The synopsis for the series says: "After years of abuse in captivity, Lily escapes - only to discover that freedom brings its own challenges. The world she longed to return to has moved on without her. "As Abby, Lily and their mother Eve struggle to rebuild their family, they must confront the lasting damage and the terrifying reality that Rick is still out there, determined to control the narrative and evade justice. Raw and emotionally charged, Girl Taken is a gripping exploration of trauma, resilience, sisterhood, and the high cost of reclaiming one’s life." As well as Halfpenny, Allen and Tallulah and Delphi Evans, the series will also star Vikash Bhai (Virdee), Niamh Walsh (Smother), Levi Brown (This Town), Victoria Ekanoye (The Turkish Detective), Holly Atkins (MobLand) and Kiran Krishnakumar (What it Feels Like For a Girl). The series has been adapted from Overton's novel by David Turpin (The Cuckoo), Suzanne Cowie (The Good Ship Murder) and Nessah Muthy (Grantchester), while Laura Way (Maxine) and Bindu de Stoppani (Beyond Paradise) direct. Girl Taken will debut on Paramount Plus on Thursday 8th January 2026. Season 1 is available to stream on now. Get a seven day free Paramount Plus trial at Amazon Prime Video. Add Gir…

How to watch Paramount Plus in the UK
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date: 2025-12-01T10:25:05.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: Paramount Plus brings series and movies from US television channels straight to your living room.
encoded: Paramount Plus has launched two new subscription tiers in the UK and Ireland, with its basic (with ads) and premium plans joining the standard tier. The streamer said the move comes as "part of the ongoing strategy to offer customers a choice of pricing options to enjoy its vast 'Mountain of Entertainment'". It added: "The new price structure for the UK and Ireland will create a great value entry point to allow more fans to access the platform and – with the launch of the premium plan – provide enhanced video quality, such as 4K UHD and streaming, on up to four devices at once." Paramount Plus isn't the first streamer to offer an ad-supported tier, with the likes of Netflix and Disney Plus already offering options that pepper your shows with ads to help you save a few pounds. The popular streaming service, which made its debut in the US in 2021, brings together blockbuster movies, TV series and children’s programming from a number of US television channels and film studios, including Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, MTV, CBS and, of course, Paramount Pictures. Highlights include franchises such as the Star Trek universe, Taylor Sheridan’s hit series Yellowstone, as well as family-friendly franchises such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol and Rugrats. In addition, Paramount is following in Netflix's footsteps and investing in Paramount originals, with titles such as 1923, The First Lady, Mayor of Kingstown and Special Ops: Lioness. Recently, they've also released new originals which include series like Fatal Attraction and Rabbit Hole, as well as movies like At Midnight and A Christmas Masquerade. If Paramount's film and TV offerings sound tempting then read on for everything you need to know about the streaming service. We walk you through how to watch Paramount Plus, how much it costs, the devices it can be watched on and some of our top film and TV picks to get stuck into. Get a seven day free Paramount Plus trial at Amazon Prime Video Jump to: What is Pa…

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South Park season 28 release schedule: How to watch new episodes in the UK
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date: 2025-11-28T11:22:39.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Comedy
subject: TV
subject: On demand
subject: Paramount Plus
description: New season, same madness – here's when to expect the next chapter.
encoded: South Park season 28 is in full swing, and the latest instalment continued this season's political themes with an episode tackling Thanksgiving. The episode, titled Turkey Trot, took aim at Saudi Arabian sponsorship, as well as United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone recently confirmed that the show's shift towards political satire this season was not planned, but that “politics became pop culture”. Speaking to The New York Times, Parker said: "We’re just very down-the-middle guys. Any extremists of any kind, we make fun of. We did it for years with the woke thing. That was hilarious to us. And this is hilarious to us." Wondering when the next episode is set to be released? Read on to stay on top of the South Park release schedule and ensure you won’t miss a moment of the increasingly unhinged storylines. Read more: 15 best South Park episodes of all time When is South Park season 28 episode 5 released? South Park season 28 episode 5 will air on 10th December in the US and is expected to follow on Comedy Central UK on Thursday 11th December. The episode will head to Paramount+ shortly afterwards, as is now standard for the long-running series. How many episodes are in South Park season 28? At this stage, your guess is as good as ours! But barring any more unexpected changes, we'd expect South Park season 28 to consist of five episodes in total. TheWrap reports that the plan of creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone is still to release 10 episodes in total this year (suggested to be the five that comprised season 27, and a further five in season 28). South Park season 28 release schedule South Park's recent release pattern has been chaotic at best, but at present, this looks to be the UK schedule for the remainder of season 28 – which is due to conclude in mid-December. South Park season 28 episode 1 – Twisted Christian – Thursday 16th October 2025 (out now) South Park season 28 episode 2 – The Woman in the Hat – Saturday 1st Nov…

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