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Mrs Stone (Joanna Lumley) stands commandingly behind Roger (Tobias Menzies) in an opulent, candlelit Edwardian drawing room, flanked by formally dressed guests holding playing cards, in The Room in The Tower.

Mark Gatiss reveals Joanna Lumley was "so game" to transform for Ghost Story

Mark Gatiss holding a lantern in a dark space, with people filming in the background. There is a blue RT comment label in the corner.

Mark GatissThese are the ingredients of A Ghost Story for Christmas.

Two young men in medieval clothing sit on the forest floor against a mossy tree, surrounded by fallen leaves and spring greenery; one – Arthur (played by Bradley James) wears chainmail armour and leather gauntlets while holding a sword, smiling as he looks to his companion, Merlin (Colin Morgan) who is dressed in a brown jacket, boots and a red neckerchief, watching him with a relaxed, thoughtful expression in warm, dappled sunlight.

Merlin co-creator addresses divisive ending – and possibility of a reboot

Roger played by Tobias Menzies and John Clinton played by Ben Mansfield in 1930s-style jackets and sweaters stand side by side in a wood-panelled room, faces half-lit by dramatic shadows as they look upward with tense, haunted expressions.

Mark Gatiss reveals which Ghost Story for Christmas he wants to do next

Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise in Welcome to Derry looking intense in a badly-lit florally-designed home

It: Welcome to Derry finale cameo may change everything we think we know about Beverly's film journey

Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon leaning on a wall looking stressed

Matt Smith confirms House of the Dragon season 3 release window after HBO unveils first look

Zeus wearing a black suit with a blue tie

Percy Jackson season 2 won't address Zeus recasting – but will honour Lance Reddick in a big way

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Fantasy comment and opinion

Shot from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

David OpieHow anime has led the way in the battle against climate change

Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise in It

David OpieIt: Welcome to Derry risks ruining Pennywise for good with one fatal mistake

Liam Hemsworth as Geralt in The Witcher season 4

David OpieThe Witcher season 4's Liam Hemsworth recast makes complete sense for one key reason

Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher season 4

Nicola AustinThe Witcher season 4 review: Liam Hemsworth's Geralt falls flat as Netflix flagship fantasy loses its magic

Anime

Momo and Okarun in Dan Da Dan

Dan Da Dan confirms when fans can expect season 3 - and it's not good news

Characters in My Hero Academia sheering in a picture, with an RT Exclusive label in the corner.

My Hero Academia is ending after more than a decade – here's how it became an anime phenomenon

Deku in My Hero Academia, wearing a suit and smiling in a crowd of people.

Why won't there be a My Hero Academia season 9?

Record of Ragnarok season 3's release date finally confirmed after two-year wait since season 2

Reviews

The Mighty Nein

Nicola AustinThe Mighty Nein review: Critical Role level up with magical new adventure

Hazbin Hotel season 2

Emma FlintHazbin Hotel season 2 review: Hell's most ambitious project has a score to settle with naysayers

A picture of a woman in Welcome to Derry, smiling in a creepy way, with her hand up to the window. There's a 3 star review banner in the corner.

Chezelle BinghamIt: Welcome to Derry review – Blood-soaked prequel has its frights, and its flaws

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie review - A gripping and gorgeous anime spectacle