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Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch are this week's Radio Times cover stars

Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch reveal how they hit the mark in the explosive remake of Frederick Forsyth's classic thriller, The Day of the Jackal.

The Jackal sits at a cafe table in disguise

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Shem Law

Published: Tuesday, 29 October 2024 at 2:51 pm

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For a certain generation The Day of the Jackal conjures up visions of Edward Fox outwitting the authorities in his attempt to assassinate French president Charles de Gaulle. It's a great film and as Eddie Redmayne, who steps into the role of the gun for hire in the new adaptation on Sky Atlantic, rightly tells us, "You don't want to mess with something as brilliant as that."

Luckily for us he was persuaded and in a modern makeover of the original he's trying to evade an MI6 agent played by Lashana Lynch, who is hot on his tail. Is it better than the original? I'll leave that up to you to decide. But be warned, it's gripping stuff.

Also don't miss Asia, the BBC Natural History Unit's latest landmark series in which the reassuring tones of Sir David Attenborough guide us through the wildlife to be found in that huge continent. Sunday nights are in safe hands once again.

Finally, as some of you may know, the boffins at Radio Times have created an app that means you can now access all our recommendations and much more on your smartphone. Click here to download it and give it a try - it's really rather good...

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Radio Times cover featuring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch in costume for The Day of the Jackal.

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David Attenborough's new series explores the world's largest continent - and its amazing creatures.
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The race to the White House reaches its climax - how are our top journalists preparing?

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Radio Times editor Shem Law wears a shirt, tie and grey jumper. He is sitting at a wooden desk behind a sign saying "Editor" clasping his hands. There are other items on the desk, including a dial telephone and typewriter.

Shem Law

Shem Law is the brand editor of Radio Times, and the 20th person to hold that esteemed position in over 100 years. He wasn't allowed a television growing up, but over the years he has rather overcompensated for that fact.

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