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items: Mila Kunis says that no one will be able to guess the ending of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
items: Line of Duty's Martin Compston hints season 7 will answer unresolved questions
items: Knives Out 3's Andrew Scott explains why Catholic Church is the perfect backdrop for a murder mystery
items: Doctor Who star Jemma Redgrave shuts down theories about Kate’s sexuality: “That’s never been a discussion"
items: The War Between the Land and the Sea stars break down "risky" romance reveal in new Doctor Who spin-off
items: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple releases new trailer with twisted cult leader Jimmy Crystal at centre
items: Is Batman Returns a Christmas movie? Michelle Pfeiffer gives definitive response
items: Harlan Coben's new Netflix thriller starring Gavin & Stacey icon releases chilling first look trailer
items: Doctor Who star hints Kate Lethbridge-Stewart might not survive The War Between the Land and the Sea
items: The War Between the Land and the Sea writer promises Easter Eggs for fans of classic Doctor Who
items: What to watch on TV this week: 29th November - 5th December
items: Doctor Who spin-off confirms alternative pop music icon for soundtrack as release date revealed
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Mila Kunis says that no one will be able to guess the ending of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
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date: 2025-12-12T11:00:57.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Video
description: The cast of Rian Johnson's murder mystery reckon any viewer who claims to have worked out the ending isn't to be trusted...
encoded: If you're a fan of murder mysteries, it's likely that one of the things you'll enjoy most about the experience is trying to solve along as you watch – seeing if you can figure out the culprit (or culprits) before everything is neatly laid out in the denouement. But if that's your hope when it comes to watching new Knives Out film Wake Up Dead Man, you might want to think again. At least, that's according to some of the films stars – with Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington and Cailee Spaeny predicting that no one will be able to get to the bottom of this case. Asked if she'd made her own stab at guessing the killer when she'd first got her hand on the script, Kunis replied: "Yes, and failed" while Washington revealed that she had to read the script several times before she'd truly pieced everything together. "I could barely even follow the story in its own right, never mind the murder mystery," she said. "It's so complicated in a wonderful way. But yes, I never in a million years would have seen this ending coming." For her part, Spaeny mentioned that she "can guarantee that no one's gonna guess" exactly where the mystery goes, to which Kunis added: "If they say they did, they're lying." Meanwhile, another member of the ensemble cast – Andrew Scott – revealed that he didn't even try to figure out the ending, explaining that he knew he "would fail at that task." "Rian's got a better mind for murder mystery than I do," he said. "You get the script, and you have to kind of concentrate. It's a really interesting and intricate movie to watch, so it makes it kind of a challenging read because you're trying to keep up with characters that you don't have a particularly strong recognition of. So yeah I didn't guess it." Daryl McCormack added that he tried his best to follow the "intricate" script, but, like Washington, he had to read it a couple of times. "It's the kind of genius of his writing as well," he said. "And I think that's the joy as well. Even as you're reading it, you c…

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Line of Duty's Martin Compston hints season 7 will answer unresolved questions
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date: 2025-12-12T10:51:32.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Jed Mercurio's BBC juggernaut will begin filming in the new year.
encoded: Naturally, Martin Compston is sworn to secrecy when it comes to Line of Duty, which will begin filming in spring 2026 for its long-awaited seventh season. "Everything is so under wraps," he told RadioTimes.com of reprising the role of Steve Arnott alongside Vicky McClure as Kate Fleming and Adrian Dunbar as Ted Hastings. They are now working for the Inspectorate of Police Standards after AC-12 was disbanded – but "anticorruption work has never been more difficult" as they are "assigned their most sensitive case so far". "Detective Inspector Dominic Gough, a charismatic officer winning plaudits for a string of takedowns of organised crime, is accused of abusing his position of trust to act as a sexual predator," reads the official synopsis. "But is Gough’s case a deliberate distraction from a bigger threat still operating in the shadows?" Compston did say, however, that questions left hanging after the season 6 finale – which drew an astonishing 12.8 million viewers on the night (a 56.2 per cent share) – will likely be addressed. "There's a new, strong storyline with new characters, and then... there will be things getting answered from other series," he added. But Compston remained tight-lipped on which plot points have been revisited by creator, writer and executive producer Jed Mercurio, who "couldn’t be more delighted to be returning". "Corruption in this country is supposed to have come to an end while Line of Duty was off air so I’ve been forced to use my imagination," he joked following the season 7 renewal announcement. We've broken down all of the major remaining questions here, including why Hastings really misspelled "definitely" as "definately", which was key in unmasking Buckells – a reveal actor Nigel Boyle was initially "gobsmacked" by, assuming the now former detective superintendent was just a "useful idiot". But "a rotten apple needn’t always be a mastermind", he said at the time. "You don’t have to be a criminal genius to be bent. It can just be gr…

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Knives Out 3's Andrew Scott explains why Catholic Church is the perfect backdrop for a murder mystery
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date: 2025-12-09T15:49:12.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: Video
description: The cast of Wake Up Dead man speak exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the ways in which faith intersects with the whodunnit genre.
encoded: After his previous murder mysteries took viewers inside a cosy mansion and onto a lavish private island, Rian Johnson's latest Knives Out film Wake Up Dead Man opts for a rather different backdrop: a Catholic church. The film finds Daniel Craig's sleuth Benoit Blanc called in to solve the killing of the foreboding Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin), with the rather more modern clergyman Jud Duplenticy (Josh O'Connor) serving as the maverick detective's closest confidant. Of course, Johnson has always peppered a dash of social commentary into his whodunnits, and that's no different this time around. Throughout the film, he makes interesting points about modern interpretations of faith – and the way it has sometimes been weaponised for political ends – while also making cinematic use of religious imagery and iconography. This made starring in the film an especially tantalising prospect for many of the cast, with Andrew Scott explaining during an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com why he felt that murder mysteries and Catholicism make for such a perfect match. "It's a great premise for a film," he explained. "Because there's a murder mystery, but there's also mysteries [of the church] that we recognise. Both [me and co-star Daryl McCormack] come from Catholic Ireland, so it's something I think we're familiar with." He continued that being on set was "incredibly beautiful", adding that something about religious iconography and the questions it throws up are "just innately dramatic". "[The] question of what happens to us when we're no longer on the earth... it's the thing that faith is based on and so there's just an innate, well, mystery is the best word for it," he said. "And that marries with the subject matter of a whodunnit really beautifully.” McCormack – who plays aspiring politician turned internet conspiracy theorist Cy Draven in the film – added that he loved "how personal" the film was for Johnson, and the way in which it explored "the different iter…

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Doctor Who star Jemma Redgrave shuts down theories about Kate’s sexuality: “That’s never been a discussion"
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date: 2025-12-09T10:00:39.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: She's cleared some things up!
encoded: The War Between the Land and the Sea has given us a glimpse into the life of Doctor Who legend Kate Lethbridge Stewart (Jemma Redgrave), beyond her work at UNIT, confirming her relationship with Colonel Christofer Ibrahim (Alexander Devrient). It's the first time we've seen Kate in a romantic relationship — although, for years, fans have speculated about her sexuality. However, actress Redgrave has cleared things up, revealing that, while she once speculated about Kate perhaps being married to a woman in the years before we met her on screen, there has "never been a discussion" with showrunner Russell T Davies, or anyone on the show, about her sexuality. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Redgrave explained: "I think maybe where it came from was a question that I was asked about how she's a divorcee. "I learned a great deal about her in an earlier episode [Death in Heaven] just from a few lines - she arrives at work in gardening clothes, she's just come off either the allotment or her garden, and wasn't expecting to be called in, and describes herself as a mother, as a divorcee, a mother of two, and an outstanding bridge player. "So I knew that she was divorced, and I think I speculated that maybe she was in the same sex relationship. But it wasn't any discussion that I ever had with anybody else. It was just things that I was mulling around about where she was in her life at that particular point." Redgrave and Devrient also recently opened up about the romance between Kate and Colonel Ibrahim being confirmed. "I think the conflict for her is the thing that struck me about the relationship…. I don't believe that she thinks [the relationship] has a future because of the age difference, because of the power imbalance – but mainly for the age difference," Redgrave pointed out. "What we discussed was how differently they both felt about it and that being interesting. It's there in the script, it's there in the episodes that Pete [McTighe] and Russell [T Davies] wr…

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

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple releases new trailer with twisted cult leader Jimmy Crystal at centre
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date: 2025-12-03T12:01:01.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Finally something to look forward to in the new year!
encoded: A new trailer for the highly anticipated 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple has dropped, finally providing fans with something to look forward to in the new year. Released today (3rd December), the trailer not only gives a glimpse at the stellar cast, some of whom are returning from 28 Years Later, but also at the chilling storyline to come. The two-minute clip starts with Ralph Fiennes's character Dr Kelson wearing a dirty vest and covered head to toe in dried blood – quite the look. We see him in his familiar tower of bones, where he gently interacts with one of the infected while his voice speaks over the footage about his theories on the infection. Accompanied by eerie harmonious music, the trailer then cuts to twisted cult leader Jimmy Crystal played by Sinners star Jack O'Connell and his blonde wig-wearing followers with their captive, Spike (Alfie Williams). The cult infiltrates another group of survivors who are living in a cottage akin to that in the ending of 28 Days Later. The viewer is then fed flash clips of the torture the survivors face at the hands of the cult along with the tag line "fear is the new faith". The trailer closes with Dr Kelson and Jimmy Crystal seemingly joining forces, with O'Connell's character expressing that they're both "in a bit of a bind". You can watch the full trailer above. Scheduled for release in cinemas on 14th January and directed by The Marvels' Nia DaCosta, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple expands upon the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland in 28 Years Later in a continuation of the story from 2002's 28 Days Later. Speaking with Rolling Stone about making The Bone Temple, director DaCosta revealed how she wanted to separate the sequel from its predecessors. "The thing that connects the two is that they’re both bonkers, idiosyncratic, and very artistically personal works," she shared. "My big pitch when I was talking to the producers, including Danny and Alex, before I came on was, ‘I’m going to make this my own. …

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

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Harlan Coben's new Netflix thriller starring Gavin & Stacey icon releases chilling first look trailer
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date: 2025-12-01T12:00:12.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Video
description: It's almost that time of year for another Harlan Coben thriller to binge-watch.
encoded: It's almost become streaming tradition now that upon the dawn of a new year also means we get a brand new Harlan Coben thriller to get obsessed with. This time round, we have Run Away – and at long last, we have a trailer for the gripping new series. Released today, the trailer not only gives us a glimpse at the leading cast of Run Away but also gives us a window into the drama to come. As we see in the trailer, things were pretty much picture perfect for Simon (James Nesbitt) and his close-knit family. The trailer kicks off as they drop off their daughter Paige (Ellie de Lange) to university, with Simon being the typically embarrassing father and Minnie Driver starring as Paige's mother Ingrid, excitedly taking pictures of her daughter as they embark on this new chapter of her life. However, as we soon see, things don't quite go as expected as we get brief snapshots of what's to come: Paige trying to push past her father to leave the house, lots of shouting and the police getting involved. We're then introduced to Gavin & Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones in the role of private investigator Elena Ravenscroft, who attends a crime scene and reveals she's working alongside the police on a case. That's when we realise the crossover between the two lead characters, as Elena seems intent on finding Paige for her case, something that Simon obviously can't really help her with as he doesn't know the whereabouts of his daughter. You can watch the trailer for yourself below. View oEmbed on the source website As the chilling trailer reveals, it's quite a convoluted web of secrets and crime, as Paige's boyfriend is soon found dead, with Simon intent on still finding his daughter. As well as first looks at Nesbitt and Jones in their leading roles, the trailer also gives us glimpses into the character of Detective Isaac Fagbenle, who is played by Alfred Enoch, and also Jon Pointing (Big Boys). The official synopsis for the series reads: "Simon (Nesbitt) had the perfect life: loving w…

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

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

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What to watch on TV this week: 29th November - 5th December
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date: 2025-11-29T06:00:16.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: TV
subject: Video
description: The Abandons and The Marvellous Miniature Workshop are among our picks for what to watch on TV this week.
encoded: As we head into the final month of the year, it's a big week for unscripted shows, whether they be hard-hitting documentaries or fun-filled reality shows. Documentaries including What's the Monarchy For? and Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury season 2 are both on the schedule, as is a companion piece to the factual drama Prisoner 951, called Prisoner 951: The Hostages' Story. Meanwhile, on the reality side, Sara Cox hosts new daytime show The Marvellous Miniature Workshop and high-end property series Owning Manhattan is back for season 2 on Netflix. However, that's not all - there are still a number of big scripted offerings lined up for this week, including the second season of BBC sitcom Mammoth, starry new Netflix Western series The Abandons and hard-hitting drama Say Nothing, which tells the story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland and is coming to Channel 4, having originally been released on Disney Plus. Here, you'll find our top picks for this week – read on for our full guide of what to watch. The Marvellous Miniature Workshop Release date: Monday 1st December, 2pm, BBC One Small is beautiful: that’s the message of a sweet new show hosted by Sara Cox. Your heart will be warmed and your eyes dampened as the craft of miniature modelmaking reaches into the past and brings it back to tiny teeny life. The idea is simple: crafts-folk recreate places, people and life moments via ingenious little models. For the first episode, retired social worker Leah recalls how much a now-derelict public library in Manchester meant to her as a child. Modelmaker Hannah sets about recreating the old reading room — its parquet flooring, stained glass window, rumpled newspapers and, amazingly, 3,000 micro-books for its shelves. The precision and skill are astonishing. If this doesn’t bring back happy memories for Leah, nothing will… Continues daily, until Thursday. David Butcher Say Nothing Release date: Monday 1st December, 9pm, Channel 4 When it was shown on Disney+ a year ago, t…

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Doctor Who spin-off confirms alternative pop music icon for soundtrack as release date revealed
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date: 2025-11-28T15:00:03.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Video
description: The soundtrack will feature a cover of David Bowie’s Heroes by Alison Goldfrapp and Lorne Balfe.
encoded: The release date for The War Between the Land and the Sea’s soundtrack has been confirmed, with the BBC revealing it will feature a cover track by pop icon Alison Goldfrapp. The soundtrack for the upcoming Doctor Who spin-off, which will feature an original score by Lorne Balfe, will be available on digital platforms on 5th December. The album will also feature a cover of David Bowie’s Heroes by Goldfrapp and Balfe, which is set to be released on 12th December. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the cover, composer Balfe recently said that he’s “working on a great song with Alison Goldfrapp which is going to be very special, story-wise, but also musically-wise… it’s a musical moment." Goldfrapp said in a statement: "Covering ‘Heroes’ felt deeply connected to the spirit of the series which is about resilience and unity in the face of overwhelming forces. Working with Lorne was a wonderful experience, his ability to weave emotion and cinematic vision into orchestral textures brought a new dimension to Heroes.” Balfe added: “Creating the score for The War Between Land and Sea felt like composing at the boundary of two worlds – where the modern day meets the ancient sea. I wanted to draw the audience into a journey of mystery, wonder, and conflict, and I hope every note echoes humanity’s struggle to find balance with forces beyond their understanding.” Russell T Davies added: “Lorne’s music soars from the land to the sea and then high into the skies, it’s so beautiful.” Set in the Whonuiverse, The War Between the Land and the Sea will revolve around the military organisation UNIT as they are forced to deal with the arrival of an ancient species, the Sea Devils. The series will star Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw alongside numerous recurring Doctor Who actors. The War Between the Land and the Sea is coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7th December. Add The War Between the Land and the Sea to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download …

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

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

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Best films released in the UK this month: December 2025
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date: 2025-11-28T09:00:34.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: Highlights include Sentimental Value, Marty Supreme and The Housemaid.
encoded: As 2025 comes to a close, there's a chance you've already started compiling your list of the best films of the year – but you might want to hold of finalising that list just yet. That's because there are still some pretty major films set to arrive in UK cinemas throughout December, from long-awaited blockbusters like Avatar: Fire and Ash to major awards hopefuls like Sentimental Value and Marty Supreme. There's also fantasy romcom Eternity, video game horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy's 2, and horror comedy reboot Anaconda, while those who have read Freida McFadden's 2022 best-seller The Housemaid will be very excited about the starry adaptation led by Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney. Meanwhile, two A-list stars are stepping behind the camera for the first time, with Scarlett Johansson's Eleanor the Great and Kate Winslet's Goodbye June among the more intriguing new releases of the month. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: December 2025 Eternity Release date: Friday 5th December in cinemas Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner star in this afterlife-set love triangle romcom from director David Freyne. The plot sees the soul of a recently deceased woman named Joan (Olsen) given one week to decide where to spend eternity, as she finds herself "torn between the man she spent her life with, and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive". It Was Just an Accident Release date: Friday 5th December in cinemas This thriller from legendary Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the prestigious Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It follows a man after he bumps into the man he firmly believes to be his former torturer, although the latter strenuously denies this having been the case – which leads to some major doubt creeping in. Five Nights at Freddy's…

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

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

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

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

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Doctor Who 2026 Christmas special gets fresh update from Russell T Davies after BBC confirms future
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date: 2025-11-26T17:09:45.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: There's a long wait ahead for the festive special – but Davies knows exactly what will happen in it.
encoded: As the upcoming Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea swiftly approaches, Russell T Davies has shared a fresh update on the 2026 Christmas special. The BBC recently confirmed that, while the deal with Disney is now over, the Doctor will return next Christmas for a festive special written by the showrunner. Asked whether he's started writing the special, Davies exclusively told RadioTimes.com: "Not at the moment because I'm busy on [The War Between the Land and the Sea]. I'm also shooting a show in Manchester, so next year my plate clears and we'll get to work on that." While he's keeping quiet on the details of the special, Davies also confirmed he's got the plot all worked out, saying: "I know exactly what happens in it, don't worry about that." Thankfully, we've got a new offering in the Whoniverse to tide us over until then, with spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea coming our way on 7th December. The five-part series is set to follow everyman Barclay (played by Russell Tovey), who is unexpectedly drawn into efforts to prevent a world-threatening conflict as iconic Who monsters the Sea Devils return. Along the way, he'll forge an unlikely connection with Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Salt, with the pair changing each other forever. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/541153-8570b41.jpg" width="5197" height="3465" alt="Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt in The War Between the Land and the Sea. He is in front of an orange, firey background on the left and she is in front of a blue, sea background on the right. Their hands are touching in the middle." title="541153" /> Davies previously opened up to Radio Times about how the series is set to tackle the climate crisis, explaining: "I think every writer in the world is thinking, how do you write about the climate crisis? We’re already in a climate war. This just dramatises it. "When they first approached me about coming back to Do…

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Erika Ishii wants to make a Dropout video game: "The sky's the limit for the things they're doing"
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date: 2025-11-24T18:46:31.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Now that would be a Game Changer!
encoded: Unable to choose between their two loves of video games and Dropout TV, Erika Ishii would love to direct their very own Dropout video game. Ishii, who was nominated for their performance as Atsu in Ghost of Yōtei at last week's Golden Joystick Awards, has been prolific in games acting since 2017. Many will likely know them best, however, from web series such as Critical Role, LA by Night, and of course, the likes of Dimension 20, Game Changer and Dirty Laundry – courtesy of Dropout. At the Golden Joysticks red carpet, we asked Ishii to choose between games acting and their beloved web series – something they were very much not willing to do. "See, the nice part about being fluid in all areas is I don't have to choose anything," they exclaimed. "I'm greedy, I get what I want! I can get all the things, all the genders, all the partners, all of the games! "I don't have to choose – it's the best! But I guess that's kind of like a fence-riding answer for you. Ideally, I would get to make games with Dropout folks. "I think that the sky's the limit for the things that they're doing. They hinted that they're getting back into scripted and into animation, so why not games?" Founded in 2018, Dropout is the successor to internet comedy company CollegeHumor, most widely known for its sketches. Since being acquired by then-CollegeHumor CCO Sam Reich, the company has shifted towards creating original shows including live TTRPG campaigns, improv shows and game shows like Game Changer, and stars a rotating cast of comedians and performers including Ishii. While the contents of Ishii's Dropout game are yet to be determined, that did not stop them from issuing their demands of Reich live on the red carpet: "Sam Reich, let me direct a Dropout video game!" Your move, Sam. 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.

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Ghosts favourite leads new comedy thriller Hostages – watch first-look trailer
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date: 2025-11-24T15:00:35.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Charlotte Ritchie has the lead role in the feature debut film from writer/director Jim Owen.
encoded: Charlotte Ritchie is best known for her leading roles on the small screen, starring across a host of hugely popular TV shows – from Ghosts to Feel Good – but now she's landed the lead role in an upcoming movie. Hostages, which is the feature debut of writer/director Jim Owen, is billed as a comedy thriller, following five people who are "caught in an unfolding terrorism situation" – and RadioTimes.com can exclusively launch the first-look trailer ahead of its release on digital platforms on Monday 22nd December. The film also includes Tanya Moodie (Motherland), Nicholas Asbury (37 Days), Raj Ghatak (Dead Set), Luke McQueen, Nick Helm, Rachel Stubbings, Jack Barry, Georgie Jones and Simon McCoy, and you can get a good flavour of what to expect by viewing the teaser below. View oEmbed on the source website "Mariah Carey once said she just wanted a day to go swimming, to eat ice cream, to look at rainbows," Ritchie's character says into a phone camera at the start of the trailer, before we see some footage of a very dramatic explosion. The character's documentation of these events on social media then appears to see her number of followers skyrocket – even getting a retweet from Rita Ora – but it also has terrible repercussions for her and the people she is hiding out with, with their location now given away to the people behind the bombing. The official synopsis for the film reads: "After a terrifying explosion in a hotel in London, three strangers escape together and hide out in a room. "Hostages is a fresh take on the 24-hour news cycle and whether or not social media is more important than people's lives." Hostages will be available on digital platforms from 22nd December. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers will continue to "make games that we want to play" following Golden Joysticks sweep
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date: 2025-11-22T14:00:57.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: "It's just the right way to make games."
encoded: Following a stellar evening at the Golden Joysticks 2025 in which Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won all seven awards it was nominated for, its developers have confirmed that they have no plans to change their approach to making games. Despite being the very first game from French developer Sandfall Interactive, Expedition 33 has garnered fervent support among its fans for its story, gameplay, acting and more. Speaking to Sandfall Interactive CEO and creative director Guillaume Broche, trophy in hand, we asked if all the awards and acclaim have placed any extra pressure on the developers' shoulders. "Originally, yes," he said, "When the game came out, we were like, 'Okay, okay. Now we have a duty, responsibility.' But I feel that after some time has passed, what we think now is basically like we made a game we wanted to make. "We didn't think about anything else. And I think it's just the right way to make games – for us, at least. We are lucky enough that it worked; it doesn't always work. "Picking a game is always very, very tough, and we are lucky enough that we're in a position where we can just make games that we want to play and some things that feel honest and true to who we are as a studio. "So, I think we're just going to keep making that and try to ignore all the noise, you know? Because it's very easy to get lost in the noise after a successful release." Broche then passed the microphone to art director Nicholas Maxson-Francome – "Nicholas, maybe you have something else?" "No, yeah. What Guillaume said," Maxson-Francome replied. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won all seven Golden Joystick Awards that it was nominated for, including Ultimate Game of the Year, Best Lead Performer, Best Supporting Performer, Best Storytelling, and a Studio of the Year Award for developer Sandfall Interactive. Check out the rest of this interview on the Radio Times Gaming YouTube channel. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out wh…

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Stranger Things creators reveal how they’re avoiding fate of terrible TV finales with "inevitable" season 5 ending
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date: 2025-11-22T08:00:08.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: Video
description: "There are so many expectations."
encoded: The Duffer brothers are all too aware that we as viewers have all been burnt by plenty of terrible TV finales before – and they've done everything in their power to avoid that fate with Stranger Things season 5. The final battle for Hawkins is nearly here, with Netflix's flagship sci-fi about to end after almost a decade, but the creators of the show have countless threads to tie up and characters to do justice in the space of eight episodes (albeit long ones!). Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, the Duffers revealed that they studied their favourite finales and tried to figure out what worked well, with Ross Duffer explaining: "We were looking mostly at the ones that were successful. "There are probably more whiffs and misses than there are people that have stuck the landing, because I think it's hard when you've been running for a long time – there are so many expectations. "But we looked at Six Feet Under, which is one of the great finales that I've ever seen. We looked at Breaking Bad, we looked at Friday Night Lights, so there was definitely a handful of them that we looked and studied. Not for the plot specifically, but just like, why did that work for us and other fans of those shows?" Matt Duffer added of the Stranger Things finale: "There's a sense of inevitability. When you're looking at shows that don't work, or the endings that don't work, it is when it feels like sometimes the shows are trying too hard to surprise fans or do something different. "So we want it to feel very much in line with the show and the endings for each of the characters to feel inevitable. That's what we're striving for." Every fan has got their theories about what's to come in the highly-anticipated final season, with speculation ranging from who might meet their demise, to whether certain characters might make a miraculous return (we're looking at you, Eddie Munson). For now, we've been dissecting the recent trailer and reading into the tidbits the actors have shared, with G…

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 team "shell-shocked" after clean sweep at the Golden Joysticks
type: item
date: 2025-11-21T14:30:42.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Une grande soirée for Sandfall Interactive.
encoded: When Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched in April, the team behind it could scarcely have dreamed of the reception it would get. Now, seven months on from its release, the game has begun raking in the first of undoubtedly many awards to come, with Expedition 33 taking home all seven Golden Joystick Awards it was nominated for, including Ultimate Game of the Year and both Best Lead and Supporting Performer for Jennifer English (Maelle) and Ben Starr (Verso) respectively. Speaking to Sandfall Interactive CEO Guillaume Broche, art director Nicholas Maxson-Francombe, and actors Jennifer English, Ben Starr, Rich Keeble (Monoco, François), Devora Wilde (Clea) and Aliona Baranova (Marie), their shock was evident. "I don’t know what's happening," said Broche. "No, same," echoed Maxson-Francome. After passing the microphone around to thank the fans, Wilde aptly chimed in, saying: "We're all shell-shocked. Everyone's like, blank faces." <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/clair-obscur-expedition-33-golden-joysticks-win-6764274.jpg" width="4096" height="2160" alt="Guillaume Broche, Nicholas Maxson-Francome, Ben Starr, Jennifer English, Devora Wilde, Aliona Baranova, Rich Keeble and the team from Kepler Interactive celebrating their Golden Joysticks wins." title="clair-obscur-expedition-33-golden-joysticks-win" /> Considering the rampant fan support online, RadioTimes.com asked the team if they had any inkling that the game would perform so well on the night. "For sure, like, we did see all the nominations, but I mean, now that it's kind of come to reality, it's just kind of a bit weird for all of us," Maxson-Francome explained. Broche continued: "I think people don't really realise that now, it's become big, but before the launch, it was not supposed to be big, and I think we all felt the same thing. It's like, 'It's going to be cool. It's not going to be big; it's going to be cool'. And what's happening today is, as we said, nobody un…

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We played Squid Game: The Challenge – and learned how brutal it really is
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date: 2025-11-19T13:45:38.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
subject: Video
description: As season 2 comes to a dramatic end, a pair of intrepid Radio Times reporters recount their gruelling experiences on the set of Squid Game: The Challenge.
encoded: Many people have watched a reality competition on the telly and thought to themselves, 'I could do that.' Radio Times writers David Craig and Laura Rutkowski are not among that group. Nevertheless, they were sent to Reading's Shinfield Studios to see the real sets of Squid Game: The Challenge and take part in two devious game demos, which were nothing if not humbling. Dragging their aching bodies home at the end of a long day, it was clear that the tournament is physically draining – and that's to say nothing of the psychological stress added by that eye-popping $4.56 million jackpot. As immersive as it was, David and Laura didn't have any cash on the line during their grand day out, but the risk of humiliation in front of one's peers did loom large – and quickly became a reality. This is their story. Welcome to Squid Game Laura Rutkowski: Nothing really could have prepared me for walking into the dorm, and my mouth falls open in shock. It’s as massive as you would imagine to accommodate 456 beds for 456 players. I quickly claim a bottom bunk, thinking it’s easier to hop out of in a hurry! I'm player 255, kitted out with my tracksuit (which was in fact made in Korea – I checked) and thermals on underneath; white slip-ons; a water bottle and a black bag (with a toothbrush and toothpaste labelled 255 inside). There's a gigantic red 'X' and blue 'O' on the ground, which was used in the drama for players to indicate whether they wanted to stop or continue the games. Very quickly, I can see cliques forming into little groups dotted around the dorm, alliances already developing from the offset. Before our games begin, I'm served curry and rice by the intimidating guards in pink. I thank them, in case politeness is rewarded. Naturally, they don't respond, and it makes me question my relationship to authority figures. My inclination is very much to obey them and stay on their good side, but it probably won't make a difference in Squid Game. Just keep a low profile, I think!…

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Cooper & Fry first look with Doctor Who, Downton Abbey stars sees a thrilling chase and a dark discovery
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date: 2025-11-18T15:05:42.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Channel 5
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: It's time for your first look at 5's new crime drama.
encoded: It's almost time for 5's latest detective series, Cooper & Fry, to land on our screens – with RadioTimes.com having an exclusive first look clip of the drama. The series is led by former Doctor Who companion Mandip Gill and Downton Abbey's Rob James-Collier, who play the show's leading mismatched detective duo DC Diane Fry and DC Ben Cooper respectively. Premiering tonight, the sneak peek of Cooper & Fry shows that there's plenty of drama set to come as an action-packed chase sequence unfolds. In the clip, we see the detectives wearing their protective gear as they start unearthing potential clues in an empty house. Or at least, so they think. As is quickly realised, the house is in fact not empty, as they start to look in cabinets and through discarded document folders. "That'll be just the wind," James-Collier's Cooper says but the small disturbances they've heard soon turn into full-on scraping. Just as they venture into a strange bedroom that's been adorned with bird feathers, they find an image that points to the fact that their person of interest clearly has a brother. But where is he? Just as Fry poses the question to Cooper, someone appears out of the shadows and bolts down the stairs. Fry runs off in pursuit and the mysterious girl starts sprinting through the building site of the home, tearing down a ladder to distract Fry. She manages to lose Fry after climbing over a big gate, with Fry having no choice but to stare after the unnamed girl. She takes one last glance at Fry, subtly smiling in the process before running off once more. You can watch the clip for yourself above. Read more: Doctor Foster season 3 with Suranne Jones 'in the works' after 8 years Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise reveal guest cast for Christmas specials – including Doctor Who and Ted Lasso stars Cooper & Fry is based on the bestselling novels by author Stephen Booth. The series will be made up of four two-hour episodes, each based on a different novel in the series: Black Dog,…

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Bonnie Langford: "I wasn't proud of my work on Doctor Who - until I came back"
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date: 2025-11-18T00:00:06.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Doctor Who Insiders
subject: Interview
subject: Video
description: After years of facing brutal opinions, Bonnie Langford is having the last laugh.
encoded: Bonnie Langford begins our interview with an absolute power move. When she's quizzed about her first TV memories, she immediately asks: "Shows I watched, or shows I appeared on?" It's the sort of clarification only a born performer can make. As a toddler, Langford was at home in the theatre. At six, she made her first TV appearance on Opportunity Knocks with Hughie Green. At 12, she landed her breakout role in ITV's Just William. "I don't know that I ever [fell in love with performing], because I don't think I ever understood anything other than that," Langford tells Radio Times. "My mum passed away recently and we were going through some of her boxes of things. I found a very old picture of me as a baby. I had a nappy on underneath a tutu, and I was kicking my leg and holding hands with my two sisters, who were looking after me. I think that represented what it meant to me – it was always a safe place for me. "I think that has always been why I've continued for so long, because I didn't want to lose that environment. What goes on around it can be pretty awful and sometimes that's quite challenging. But I didn't want to give up that safe place." It's nothing short of astonishing that Langford, now 61, still sees performing as a safe space considering how she was cruelly torn down in her younger years by the press, the public and even some of her peers. It's not hard to see the impact that still has on her, but also how she's classily risen above it. While she's painfully self-critical at times, she's also just as joyful, effervescent and funny as she's ever been. She's also booked and busy, fresh from reprising her role as Melanie Bush in Doctor Who and returning to the stage in Paddington The Musical. In short? She's having the last laugh. Langford never watched Doctor Who as a child ("It was too terrifying!") so her first real experience with it was when she ran into legendary producer John Nathan-Turner, who would later offer her the role of computer programmer M…

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Maggie Robertson says "hell yeah" to playing Lady Dimitrescu in a Resident Evil movie ahead of hosting Golden Joysticks 2025
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date: 2025-11-17T16:50:38.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
subject: Video
description: "I never want to let them die."
encoded: We're now merely days away from The Golden Joystick Awards 2025, and one of the most hotly contested categories this year is Best Adaptation. The likes of Arcane, The Last of Us and Minecraft will do battle to see which one did the best job of bringing their respective games to film and TV. And spurred on by the quality of 2025's adaptations, the host of this year's event, Maggie Robertson, told Radio Times Gaming about her own aspirations to play some of her own characters in film and TV. "Hell yeah, of course I would!", she exclaimed, upon being asked about her interest in reprising one of her roles. "Those are characters that I deeply love now – even though they're problematic, we'll say what we will about them. But for me, as the actor, I love them. I love playing them. "They've also changed my life in so many different ways, so of course I would absolutely sign up immediately to do an adaptation of some kind for those. I never want to let them die, so here we are." While well known for roles such as Orin in Baldur's Gate 3, her most prominent role is undoubtedly as Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village, for which she earned her own Golden Joystick for Performance of the Year in 2021. And when it comes to any future film and TV adaptations, Robertson has her eyes on a particular medium. "For Resident Evil, we've seen so many live action adaptations – which would certainly be cool, and I think that would translate really well into live action – [but] we haven't seen any animation, and so that could be a very cool thing too. "We've got so many cool shows out now that are animated with very distinctive styles, I think, and it could be really cool to do something like that. Baldur's Gate as well, I definitely think would be so cool in animation. They've already kind of done it with their little animated shorts that are so fun. "And I think animation, because you're not grounded in what's real, you can really play and add a lot of comedy, especially for Baldur's G…

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Stranger Things star Joe Keery teases season 5’s Steve and Jonathan rivalry: “We’re fighting!”
type: item
date: 2025-11-16T08:00:36.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Things aren't smooth sailing between Steve and Jonathan this season.
encoded: For the first time since Stranger Things season 1, Joe Keery's Steve Harrington and Charlie Heaton's Jonathan Byers have been thrown together in season 5 - and it's about to cause chaos. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the dynamic between the pair this time around, Keery and Natalia Dyer, who plays Nancy Wheeler, opened up about how things are getting a little competitive. "Yeah, there is a little something going on with these guys," Dyer admitted. "We find everyone's thrown together, working together really closely, or more closely than other seasons, and therefore these two are also thrown together." "We're fighting!" Keery added. "It's really fun to work together because we haven't worked together since season 1." Keery also opened up about the much-loved dynamic between Steve and Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), which is also very different this time, with Dustin left in a darker mindset following the death of Joseph Quinn's Eddie Munson. "I think it's a cool what they've done with the characters here," he explained. "You always hope, when you're playing a role, that there's some sort of arc involved. And I feel like this season really starts in a different place. Gaten's character is mourning the death of this important figure his life, Eddie, and it kind of puts Steve in this... he's kind of this protector character and is looking out for him. "It sort of puts him in a self-righteous position, almost where he feels like he knows what [Dustin] should be doing with how he feels. But that's not really the way that you can support somebody. "Sometimes you just have to be a shoulder for them. It takes him on a different path this year, and I think, although it is a little bit more tumultuous, maybe they end up in a better place for it." Stranger Things season 5 will see our heroes face the final battle for Hawkins, with Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) having mysteriously disappeared and Hawkins under military quarantine. The Duffer Brothers have confirmed that a…

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