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Kaitlyn Dever standing on a balcony, leaning against a railing and looking proudly out at the stadium before her.

The Last of Us season 3 confirmed to have major creative shake-up behind the scenes – where does this leave new episodes?

Nedra Marie Taylor and Shamier Anderson in Invasion season 2 crouched in a field

Invasion season 3 release date confirmed on Apple TV+ – with chilling new teaser

Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor and Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who

Peter Davison criticises modern Doctor Who episodes for "huge gaps in the narrative"

Ben Barnes in The Institute wearing a brown jacket with a backpack over his shoulder

Stranger Things fans will love The Institute adaptation, star promises

The cast of Doctor Who. In a futuristic setting, a group of characters stands and sits together, facing the camera. At the center is Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, arms confidently crossed, wearing a blue pinstriped ensemble. To his right is Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday, and to his left is Varada Sethu as Belinda. Jemma Redgrave stands nearby as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, flanked by Alexander Devrient as Colonel Ibrahim and Ruth Madeley as Shirley, seated in a wheelchair. Bonnie Langford, Susan Twist, and Yasmin Finney complete the lineup as Melanie Bush, Susan Triad, and Rose Noble respectively.

How Doctor Who is fighting climate change season by season

Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor in Doctor Who. He is stood in the TARDIS doors, in space, regenerating

BBC responds to Doctor Who fan complaints about spoilers

Riri Williams in her Ironheart suit with the faceplate lifted up to reveal her expression, which is one of concern. Multicoloured city lights reflect off the armour.

Ironheart writer reveals how Marvel’s latest AI character addresses ongoing dangers and debates

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Peter Capaldi holding a mic in a black suit and red shirt on The Other Stage at Glastonbury 2025.

Doctor Who icon Peter Capaldi joins Franz Ferdinand on Glastonbury 2025 stage in epic set

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Archie Panjabi as the Rani standing in front of a huge clock. He is pointing at something ahead of him and looks concerned.

Doctor Who boss reveals why it was "vital" to cast Indian actress as the Rani

Omega crawling out along the ground and screaming in front of the Rani and the Doctor.

Doctor Who boss defends Omega changes after fan backlash – justifies reinvention

Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor and Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor standing in the TARDIS and looking at each other, with Thirteen's hand gently on Fifteen's chest.

Doctor Who boss reveals Jodie Whittaker's reaction to being invited back for Ncuti Gatwa scene

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Billie Piper in Doctor Who episode The Reality War, after Ncuti Gatwa's regeneration. A blue "RT Comment" badge is in the bottom right corner.

Louise GriffinDoctor Who's Billie Piper twist exposes latest season's biggest problem – and biggest opportunity

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor in Doctor Who, standing in the TARDIS looking up and smiling. There is a blue RT Comment label in the bottom corner.

Olivia GarrettNcuti Gatwa deserves just as much praise as Christopher Eccleston after early Doctor Who exit

Archie Panjabi and Anita Dobson as the Ranis in Doctor Who. They stand side by side in a glowing, tunnel-like corridor with organic curves and warm lighting. Panjabi wears a striking red leather jacket with gold studs on the shoulders, while Dobson wears a black dress with a white collar. Both look directly at the camera with composed, serious expressions. A blue “RT COMMENT” label is in the bottom right corner.

Rhianna EvansDoctor Who needs to do the Rani justice by not forgetting her most important quality

Pedro Pascal as Joel in The Last of Us season 2. He stands with both hands raised in a gesture of surrender or caution, framed against the cold light of a frosted window that hints at a wintry, tense atmosphere. He wears a dark button-up shirt, his expression wary and serious. A blue “RT COMMENT” label sits in the bottom right corner.

Megan BullThe Last of Us season 2 episode 6 finally gives fans the closure we've needed

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra sitting in front of the TARDIS and looking transfixed at what they're watching. There is a blue RT Comment picture label in the corner.

Juno DawsonDoctor Who and Eurovision share same DNA – it's why they're beloved by LGBTQ+ people

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, wearing a white textured short-sleeve shirt with a gold necklace, stands in the softly glowing TARDIS interior in Doctor Who episode Lucky Day. A blue badge in the bottom right corner reads: RT Comment.

Rhianna EvansDoctor Who's Lucky Day proves why the Doctor can't lose his dark side

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Ben WilliamsMurderbot review: Alexander Skarsgård fronts killer adaptation of beloved sci-fi novella

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Andor season 2, with a five-star review graphic from Radio Times

Christopher ConnorAndor season 2 review: Star Wars hit bows out in explosive style

Chris O'Dowd and Rashida Jones in Black Mirror season 7 episode, Common People, looking shocked as they sit in an office.

Morgan CormackBlack Mirror season 7 review: An instant classic instalment that showcases Charlie Brooker at his best

Pedro Pascal as Joel in The Last of Us season 2 sat on a sofa. The words "RT Review" and five stars are below

Louise GriffinThe Last of Us season 2 review: Unrivalled storytelling that lays bare the best and worst of humanity

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One Punch Man still showing two characters back to back

One Punch Man season 3 release date speculation, plot, trailer, news

Dominique Thorne in Ironheart working on a computer

Ironheart ending explained: What does that game-changing cameo mean?

Chainsaw Man still showing a man with his tongue out

Will there be a Chainsaw Man season 2? Latest speculation and news

Dominique Thorne in Ironheart working on a computer

Will there be an Ironheart season 2?

Star Wars

The poster for Andor season 2 featuring the main cast members in formation above a scene of a crop field with a stormtrooper and smoke rising from the field.

Andor season 2 ending explained: Tony Gilroy on that "painful" reveal

Andor season 2 cast separated by those on the left on the side of the resistance, and those on the right on the side of the Empire.

Why won't there be an Andor season 3?

Genevieve O'Reilly as Mon Mothma in Andor season 2, wearing a formal outfit with a green label in the bottom right corner

Andor season 2 star Genevieve O'Reilly feared explosive speech wouldn't make the cut

Diego Luna in Andor in sunglasses

Andor season 2 release schedule: When is episode 10 out?

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A black and white photo of David Lynch and Mark Frost during Twin Peaks Press Conference

Twin Peaks' Mark Frost: 'David Lynch and I had a unique alchemy that's never been duplicated'

Varada Sethu as Cinta (left) and Faye Marsay as Vel (right) in Andor. The two characters stand outdoors in a tense moment, positioned in front of a makeshift wooden barricade constructed from logs. Cinta wears a rugged, earth-toned outfit with a sleeveless olive green vest lined in shearling, over a long-sleeved dark underlayer. Her hair is pulled back tightly, and her expression is alert and serious. Vel, standing beside her, wears a functional grey jacket with panelled fabric and a large front pocket. Her blonde hair is partially braided, and she looks forward with a focused, determined gaze. In the background, several figures are blurred, standing on a grassy slope with rugged terrain and hills rising behind them. A green label in the bottom right corner reads: "RT Exclusive"

Andor season 2 star reveals cruel impact of tragic episode 6 death

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Andor season 2 with a green badge reading: "RT Exclusive"

Andor writer reveals why certain scenes didn't make the cut in season 2