The series is eyeing a global expansion with season 2.
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David Mitchell and Robert Webb have announced the launch of a YouTube channel intended to expand the reach of their current Channel 4 sketch comedy.
Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping launched on Channel 4 last year, seeing the comedy duo return to the format that propelled them to stardom on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Two in the 2000s.
They partnered up with Ghosts alum Kiell Smith-Bynoe and rising stars Stevie Martin, Krystal Evans and Lara Ricote, with the mission to reinvigorate sketch comedy after a long period of stagnation.
Their efforts were certainly appreciated, with Channel 4 revealing that Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping was its most-watched new scripted comedy for six years.
A second season is on the way with a revised release strategy — an expanded presence on YouTube will accompany the Channel 4 broadcast, in a bid to attract new viewers from all over the world (via Deadline).
In addition to uploads of individual sketches, the YouTube channel will also host an original podcast titled Mitchell and Webb Talk About Some Sketches in a Pretend Room (also known as simply 'The Pretend Room').
The companion production will see the comedy stars look back on notable sketches from Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping, revealing behind-the-scenes stories about their inspiration and how they were brought to life.
The channel description reads: "Please strongly consider 'subscribing' to this; we are told it helps us to be search-engine-optimised, which remains of course our lifelong ambition."
The announcement of an official Mitchell and Webb channel on YouTube follows the successful launch of Saturday Night Live UK, which made a mighty social media footprint that dwarfed its overnight viewership on Sky One and NOW.
This new move from Mitchell and Webb combines with other recent advances by broadcasters onto YouTube, such as the youth-oriented, influencer-led Channel 4.0, which has amassed more than 1 million followers since October 2022.
Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping Producer executive producer Kenton Allen said: "Long before streamers and social platforms transformed audience behaviour, Mitchell and Webb were creating sketches that people wanted to quote, share and rediscover repeatedly.
"The global demand for this material is potentially enormous, so our ambition with this channel is to create the definitive destination for one of Britain's greatest comedy double acts."
Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping is available on Channel 4. Season 2 is coming soon.
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The currently untitled spin-off will focus on a rural West Texas medical centre.
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Big news, Grey's Anatomy fans – a new spin-off is officially on the way!
The news was first reported by Deadline, with the publication revealing that a currently untitled medical drama in the Grey's Anatomy universe will be co-created by the original show's creator Shonda Rhimes, along with Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Meg Marinis.
The new show, which has been ordered straight to series without a pilot and is set to premiere in 2027, will also be executive produced by Grey's Anatomy star and legend Ellen Pompeo.
Deadline has reported that the show is described as an "edgy drama about a team at a rural West Texas medical centre – the last chance for care before miles of nowhere".
Unlike previous Grey's Anatomy spin-offs, Private Practice and Station 19, this new series is not expected to star a series regular character from the original show, and will instead be built around a new group of doctors, and connected to the world of Grey’s Anatomy via one or more characters.
The publication reported that Debbie Allen’s Catherine Fox could be involved.
Marinis said in a statement: "I am incredibly excited to expand the Grey’s Anatomy universe. This opportunity will bring new characters and stories to life that will embody the same heart, emotion and connection audiences have loved from Grey’s for more than two decades — all set in my home state of Texas.
"I am so grateful to Shonda Rhimes for creating this dynamic world and feel so fortunate that I get to be a part of it."
Details for the spin-off are currently thin on the ground, and it is not yet known how many episodes it will run for. However, it has been suggested that both it and Grey's Anatomy's upcoming 23rd season could be shorter seasons, with the original series airing in the autumn, followed by the spinoff in midseason (early 2027).
The spin-off series was announced back in February.
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Married at First Sight UK’s new spin-off series Second Marriage at First Sight is reportedly set to continue pre-production.
In a recent BBC Panorama investigation, two women said they were raped by partners they met on the main show, while a third described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. They all said the show did not do enough to protect them.
Channel 4 announced on Monday that it had commissioned an external review last month into contributor welfare on the series following "very serious allegations of wrongdoing against a small number of past contributors".
The broadcaster has also pulled all episodes of MAFS UK from its streaming and linear services in light of the allegations.
Now, the Daily Mail claims that upcoming spin-off Second Marriage at First Sight will continue in pre-production while the review is carried out.
The series, which was announced back in February, will see four singles from the UK and four from Australia return for a second chance at finding love.
An apparent source told the publication that "cameras will not be rolling until the review is complete and any of its recommendations are implemented".
In a previous statement about the Married at First Sight allegations on Monday, Channel 4 said: "In April, Channel 4 was presented with serious allegations of wrongdoing against a small number of past contributors, allegations that we understand those contributors have denied.
"The channel is mindful of the privacy and continuing duty of care towards all contributors, and cannot comment on or disclose details of those allegations.
"Related to those allegations, Channel 4 was asked to respond to claims of failures in welfare protocols. Channel 4 believes that when concerns related to contributor welfare were raised through existing welfare and production protocols, prompt and appropriate action was taken, based on the information available at the time.
"Channel 4 strongly refutes any claim to the contrary."
Elsewhere in its statement, Channel 4 said that MAFS UK is "produced under some of the most comprehensive and robust welfare protocols in the industry", including background checks, a Code of Conduct, and "daily contributor check-ins with a specialist welfare team".
The synopsis for Second Marriage at First Sight reveals that the singles will return to the experiment with "open hearts to finding love again and open minds to consider uprooting their entire lives to the other side of the world".
The synopsis continues: "The experiment begins again in the UK; each couple will navigate cultural clashes and old wounds before they head to Australia to meet friends and family on the other side of the world and face the ultimate decision: who will consider uprooting their life for love?
"Will the Brits tempt their partners to trade beach life for Blighty, or will love pull them towards a fresh start under sunnier skies? For these second-timers, there's more at stake than ever before.
"These brides and grooms aren't just risking their hearts again, they're risking everything, their friendships, careers, and their homes, as one half of each couple takes a gamble on the possibility of a new life and new love on the other side of the world."
"This wasn't my time sadly but am extremely grateful to even have been considered."
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Rylan Clark has responded to the announcement that Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe will serve as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.
Clark was among the names who were rumoured to be replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on the show after it was announced that the beloved hosts would be standing down at the end of last year.
Confirming that he had been in “the race” on Tuesday (19 May), Clark offered his “biggest congrats” to Willis, Radebe and Winkleman on his official Instagram account.
"This wasn't my time sadly but am extremely grateful to even have been considered," he said. “Genuinely looking forward to the new series with you three x."
He also joked that he was “taking the news well” and showed a video of him breaking down in tears on The X Factor back in 2012, when Nicole Scherzinger told him that he was going through the live shows.
It was confirmed that Willis, Radebe and Winkleman would be taking over as the new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing earlier today.
The Voice and former Big Brother presenter Willis said she is a "huge fan" of the show, adding: "To be stepping into the Strictly ballroom is something I can't quite comprehend."
Comedian Widdicombe said he is "giddy with excitement, honoured and a little overawed to be given the chance to step into the biggest shoes in television".
The first big screen Star Wars movie since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker has earned a lukewarm Rotten Tomatoes score.
The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is set to land in cinemas on Friday 22 May, picks up with Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), aka Mando, and Grogu after the events of the Disney+ series, following the pair as they work with the New Republic to track down and find Imperial warlords causing chaos across the galaxy.
Along the way, they meet a new friend in Colonel Ward (Sigourney Weaver), as well as a new nemesis in Rotta the Hutt (voiced of Jeremy Allen White).
The film is directed by the show’s creator, Jon Favreau, and is written by Favreau and new Lucasfilm co-president Dave Filoni.
The review embargo for the film lifted on Tuesday morning (19 May) and, at the time of writing, it's score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes sits at 63 per cent based on 68 reviews – indicating a mediocre reception from critics.
In our own Radio Times review, we gave the film 3 stars, with critic Patrick Cremona calling it "a diverting romp that doesn't quite have the scale or grandeur of the best entries in the franchise".
The review added that, while there are "some fun scenes" and "a few endearingly touching moments", "it seems unlikely this is the film that will truly reignite the success of Star Wars on the big screen".
It's exciting times for Pokémon TCG fans as the launch of the Chaos Rising set is imminent. And, to make the final days of waiting a little bit more bearable, we can exclusively reveal two cards from the new range.
Generally speaking, this is shaping up to be a big year for Pokémon as a brand, with its 30th anniversary celebrations giving way to all sorts of exciting things — in terms of new video games, we've already had Pokopia, and Pokémon Winds and Waves is coming up.
Let's not forget the collabs with real-life brands, too. Pokémon has teamed up with the National Trust and Ikea, not to mention the Kellogg's Pokémon cereal that we've all been eating every day without fail (right?).
But, of course, for some fans, nothing means as much as the iconic Trading Card Game. And we're very proud to be able to reveal not one, but two cards from the Chaos Rising collection. Here's the first one to feast your eyes on.
Ah, the humble Minccino. A basic Pokémon with 70HP and one move (Take Down, which will do 30 damage to your opponent and 10 damage to itself).
It's hardly going to win you many prize cards on its own, but Minccino will surely find a home in some competitive decks because of what it can evolve into (more on that in a sec).
Plus, let's take a second to appreciate the very cute Minccino artwork by Ryoma Uratsuka. Those ears! That background! You truly love to see it. And now, let's check out the second card that we're honoured to reveal today.
Boom, there it is. Allow us to introduce you to Cinccino EX, the stage 1 evolution that your trusty little Minccino can evolve into.
Cinccino EX boasts one powerful move, Energised Slap, which will dish out 40 damage for every energy card that you attach to it. On top of that, the Smooth Coat ability allows you to prevent incoming damage if coin-flips go your way.
And again, let's shout out the illustrator. This Cinccino EX card art is brought to you by 5ban Graphics, and we've got to admit that is does bring a lot of joy just to look at it bursting out of the frame with such a gleeful expression.
So, if this two cards peak your interest, you might be wondering when they come out. Well, they'll both launch as part of the Chaos Rising set, which is due to launch on 22 May 2026.
As ever, countless retailers in the UK and beyond will have stock for sale, if you get there quickly enough to pick them up before your rival collectors. Magic Madhouse is well worth checking if you prefer online shopping, too.
In terms of scale, it's probably the biggest LEGO game Traveller's Tales has ever made, mostly thanks to the sheer size of Gotham City.
So, how long does it take to complete the full LOTDK story? Here's what you need to know.
How long is LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight? Time to beat explained
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will take the average player roughly 15 hours to complete.
Based on our time with the game for our review, this assumes that, as well as completing all of the game's story missions, you take some time to explore the side content (and there's a LOT of it) that Gotham City has to offer.
If one was so inclined, you could probably finish the game in as little as 12 hours if you wanted to focus entirely on the story.
If you're thinking about 100% completion, however, things are vastly different.
A completionist run of LEGO Batman: LOTDK requires you to complete every single piece of side content – of which there are hundreds – as well as collecting every Collectible, Suit, Vehicle, Skill and Gadget Upgrade, Batcave Trophy and WayneTech Cache.
Anyone who remembers the infamous Riddler puzzles of the Arkham games will understand the pain here, as to 100% LOTDK you will probably need to spend upwards of 50 hours with the game, with the vast majority of that time being exploring Gotham ticking off these challenges.
Thankfully, most of the achievements are things you'll complete by simply playing through the story, or simple achievements like changing the Batcomputer's screensaver – 30 seconds of work compared to 30 hours for the rest of it!
Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
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Did Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) kill Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) in Coronation Street?
As it stands, a mountain of evidence is stacked against her – and George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) is convinced that she was responsible for his death.
Last month, following wedding celebrations on the cobbles, Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) found his body in the corner shop backyard. Attentions initially turned to George, who was noticeably absent for much of the evening, and then to his partner Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins).
Earlier this week, George was startled to find a very incriminating page of Summer's journal, that detailed her desire to aim a gun at Theo's head. Summer was already looking visibly unnerved whenever the murder investigation was mentioned, and had even decided to move to America to escape the madness.
She was furious to find George and Christina rifling through her diary, and proceeded to burn the evidence in the back yard.
George noted that this could've been seen as evidence, and that it intensified what could be perceived as a guilty demeanour.
Little did they realise, over at the police station, attentions were already beginning to turn towards her. While flicking through her wedding photos with Kit, Lisa Connor-Swain (Vicky Myers) clocked a photo of Summer chatting to two of the partygoers - wearing the brooch that had been found on the floor of Theo's flat.
In today's episode, Summer was whisked into the station and interviewed under caution.
She presented the photo of her wearing the brooch, and questioned how it would make its way across the road and upstairs into the scene of the crime.
Summer denied all knowledge, saying that it must've fallen off her while she was leaving the wedding party and that Theo had picked it up. Connor-Swain looked unconvinced by her reasoning, but allowed her to leave.
Upon returning to the cobbles, Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) tore strips off the copper for bringing Summer in, insisting that she had nothing to do with it. He also suspected that George had reported her, though this wasn't the case.
He whole-heartedly apologised for going through her belongings, but when she explained about the brooch, his suspicions were aroused once again.
George asked Summer whether she went to the flat that night, though she lied through her teeth and said that she hadn't. A telling flashback took us back to the fateful evening, as George spotted Summer rushing off from the direction of the corner shop.
Emma Willis, Josh Widdecombe and Johannes Radebe have been confirmed as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing following the departure of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
In October 2025, Daly and Winkleman delivered the shocking news that they would be leaving their roles as hosts of the BBC's flagship entertainment programme, saying it "felt like the right time".
Since 2014, Tess and Claudia have hosted the show together, with Tess at the helm since Strictly's inception in 2004 and Claudia making the move from It Takes Two to the main results show in 2010, before taking on full weekend duties following Sir Bruce Forsyth's departure.
Ever since their announcement, rumours have been flying as to who might step into the breach – and now, the BBC has finally confirmed just who will be joining the programme in their place.
Kate Phillips, the BBC’s Chief Content Officer, said: "Emma, Johannes and Josh’s chemistry is undeniable. There’s been so much speculation and hype, so I’m relieved we can share the news with the public at last! I’d like to thank all the brilliant people we saw before making this tough decision. But the most beloved ballroom in the UK always leads the way, and in a Strictly first we have chosen three outstanding hosts to take up the mantel.
"Along with our amazing Strictly team, who are busy planning fabulous and unforgettable treats for this new series, I know this terrific trio can’t wait to join our judges and pros to bring us must-see TV on the BBC this autumn."
The Voice and former Big Brother presenter Emma Willis added: “It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Strictly – I’ve cheered and danced along from my sofa for years - so to be stepping into the Strictly ballroom is something I can’t quite comprehend.
"It’s impossible to fill the shoes that Tess and Claudia have left behind - two wonderful, iconic women who have been the beating heart of Strictly for so long. I can only hope that we are able to help to steer the ship as beautifully as they have, into this new chapter.
"I can’t wait to spend my weekends with Josh and Jojo, the incredible dancers and the judges. Fingers crossed for a 10 from them!"
Strictly professional favourite Johannes Radebe noted: "To be returning to Strictly Come Dancing in this new role is beyond anything I ever imagined. This show has always stood for joy, heart, and togetherness, and I feel deeply honoured to now help carry that magic forward.
"To do it alongside the formidable Emma Willis and the utterly brilliant Josh Widdicombe makes it even more special. I’m ready-sequins, nerves, and all...please bear with me. Love Jojo."
Finally, comedian Josh Widdicombe says: "Dancing the Charleston dressed as a penguin for the 2024 Christmas Special of Strictly remains my career high point, so I am giddy with excitement, honoured and a little overawed to be given the chance to step into the biggest shoes in television.
"I adore Emma and Jojo and can’t wait to spend my weekends with them. I’ll dust off the penguin costume
Later this year, the trio will head out onto the Strictly dance floor for the first time, followed up by the annual Christmas special.
Details on which celebrities will try their hand at becoming the next Strictly Come Dancing champion are yet to be unveiled, but we expect official confirmation in the summer of 2026.
Strictly Come Dancing is available to watch on catch-up on BBC iPlayer.
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Is Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Game Pass? That question may seem like it has an obvious answer, but in truth, the situation is slightly more complicated than you might expect.
With the game launching today, it's only natural to wonder if you can play it cheaply through Microsoft's subscription service, especially with all of the glowing reviews tempting you into action.
To quote our Forza Horizon 6 review: "This is a rare review when I genuinely can’t think of any negatives worth mentioning, hence the five-star score at the top of the page.
"Whether you’ve got 20 minutes spare or a whole evening, you’ll find something fun to do here. And when you hit one of the big show-stopper moments (you may have seen one in the trailers featuring a giant mech), your jaw will genuinely be on the floor."
If all the hype has made you want to play Forza Horizon 6, will you be able to get it on Xbox Game Pass? Keep on reading to find out!
Is Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, Forza Horizon 6 is available on Xbox Game Pass, but you'll need to have the right tier of Xbox Game Pass membership if you want to get the game through this service.
To get the Xbox Series X/S version of Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Game Pass, you need to subscribe specifically to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier.
To get the PC version of Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Game Pass, you'll need an active Xbox Game Pass PC subscription and the Xbox PC app installed. Alternatively, an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership would also get you the PC version.
The game will also run on the cloud version of Game Pass and on handheld Xbox devices, as long as you have an Ultimate subscription.
Essentially, you won't get Forza Horizon 6 included if you only have an Essential or Premium membership. You need Ultimate or PC membership to play this bad boy on day one with forking out for the full game price.
If you're holding out for the PS5 launch of the game, we're afraid to say that Xbox Game Pass won't help you on that front. You'll need to buy the game if you want to play it on PlayStation.
Forza Horizon 6 launches 19 May on PC, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox Game Pass. The PS5 launch will follow at an unconfirmed date.
Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of Emmerdale, which airs at 8pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.
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Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley) has had reservations about her plot against Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) in Emmerdale - but it may be too late to change her mind.
It's about time he experienced some comeuppance, after Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) discovered that he blackmailed Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) into planting passports belonging to Celia Daniels (Jaye Griffiths) and Ray Walters's (Joe Absolom) enslaved workers in the living room of Butler's Farm.
She was framed, and sent down for several months on a human trafficking and double murder charge. If Robert had refused, Joe would've took an incriminating video of Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) killing her half-brother John (Oliver Farnworth) to the police.
Becoming increasingly guilt-ridden, Robert decided to come clean. Moira was, understandably, furious - though said that she wouldn't go to the police - it was her husband Cain (Jeff Hordley) that he had to watch out for.
Seeking revenge on Joe, Moira made her way to Home Farm and aimed a double-barreled shotgun towards him. Dawn intervened, revealing that she was pregnant, and demanded to know whether Joe had really committed the crimes.
He denied everything, but she could tell that he was lying.
Later, she met with Moira and Cain on a country road, and the trio began to put a plan in place. Moira told Dawn that they needed to look at the situation from a fresh perspective, and reallymake Joe pay for his crimes.
She hoped that Dawn would resume their 'happy' life together, go through with their wedding, and then take him for everything he has.
Dawn promised that she would handover the funds to the Dingles, which would further enrage Joe.
However, in today's episode, she began to feel guilt-ridden over her scheming as Joe doted over her. She was experiencing morning sickness, and he bought her a care package to try and ease the symptoms and hopefully make her feel a little brighter.
Joe even invited her ex-husband Billy (Jay Kontzle) for a meal, wanting to cement their new blended family.
Dawn rushed off to Wishing Will Cottage to tell Moira that she was questioning their plans. Moira suggested that she should flee the village before Joe discovered what they were doing, but she was insistent that he should be the one who left, and not her.
Vowing to win the war, Dawn agreed that she was going to take Joe for every penny that he owned.
Little did she realise, Joe and Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) were well aware of what was going on - and they were playing the long game to ensure that she didn't get away with it.
With it coming out all the back in 2012, when the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 were enjoying their last year as current-gen affairs, we reckon it’s alright to use LEGO Lord of the Rings cheats these days, and we’ve got the full list of codes and extras to unlock!
But you’re probably screaming at us to get on with it, and who are we to keep you away from instantly unlocking Radagast the Brown? Read on for the full list of LEGO Lord of the Rings cheat codes and how to use them!
How to use LEGO Lord of the Rings cheats
To use LEGO Lord of the Rings cheats codes, all you need to do is press Pause, and then select the Extras menu.
In the Extras menu, select Input Code, and from there, you can type in one of the character or unlockable extras codes.
If the code was input correctly, then you will be able to make use of the item or play the character you have unlocked.
Full list of LEGO Lord of the Rings cheats
LEGO Lord of the Rings cheats are separated into two categories: characters and unlockable extras. Luckily for you, we have them both in full for you down below!
LEGO Lord of the Rings character codes
Below are all the unlockable characters in LEGO Lord of the Rings and the codes you can use to unlock them right away, without having to do so by playing all the way through.
C19F3A – Madril
PJB6MV – Shagrat
F4M7FC – Mouth of Sauron
A9FB4Q – Elrond (Second Age)
J4337V – Bilbo Baggins
LYQU1F – Ringwraith (Twilight)
7B4VWH – Galadriel
LG5GI7 – Gondor Ranger
R7XKDH – Easterling
5LV6EB – Radagast the Brown
73HJP6 – Háma
AVJII1 – Gamling
BU95CB – Grima Wormtongue
C2A58D – Lothlórien Elf
UE5Z7H – Berserker
U47AOG – Éomer
IH7E58 – King of the Dead
RJV4KB – Denethor
HTYADU – Boromir (Captain)
QL28WB – Lurtz (Newborn)
LEGO Lord of the Rings unlockable extras codes
The following are all the unlockable extras to be had in LEGO Lord of the Rings, and we’ve put what we reckon to be the most useful at the top of the list: the Studs x2 multiplier, which will – you guessed it – double the amount of studs you earn when you pick them up.
ITV have revealed their broadcast plans and line-up for World Cup 2026, including a new 24/7 channel on ITVX and the surprise inclusion of Man v Food star Adam Richman.
This summer's tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, which starts on Thursday 11 June and runs until Sunday 19 July, is set to be the biggest ever after the expansion to 48 teams.
All 104 matches from World Cup 2026 will be available on free-to-air TV for UK viewers. 51 of those will be broadcast live on ITV channels and online via ITVX, with 54 shown on the BBC.
Among the big games that ITV will have coverage for are the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa, England's first and final Group L fixtures, Scotland's group game against Morocco, and three of the four quarter-finals.
Leading the broadcaster's coverage from their studio in New York City will be Mark Pougatch, Laura Woods, and Semra Hunter.
In a surprise inclusion, they are joined in ITV's roster by Richman, who made his name taking on eating challenges in the reality TV series Man v Food. He will be joined by celebrity guests to discuss all the big social and cultural moments from the World Cup.
ITV has confirmed an impressive roster of pundits, which includes Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Gary Neville, Patrick Vieira, Karen Carney, Ange Postecoglou, Juan Mata, Emma Hayes, Duncan Ferguson, Jobi McAnuff, and Bradley Wright-Phillips.
The live match coverage will be soundtracked by the familiar voices of commentators such as Sam Matterface, Jon Champion, Seb Hutchinson, and Joe Speight, who will be paired with co-commentators such as Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist, Andros Townsend, and Lucy Ward.
At his 19th major tournament, Gabriel Clarke will be the broadcaster's England reporter, while Connie McLaughlin will provide all the latest news from the Scotland camp, and Daniyal Khan is ITV Sport's social reporter.
Beyond the live match coverage, the broadcaster has also revealed plans for a World Cup 24/7 channel on ITVX, which will show 40 classic World Cup matches as well as series on the 16 host cities and every team's route to the tournament.
There will also be a 24/7 stream on the ITV Sport YouTube channel showing up-to-date highlights, interviews and features, while a new digital series 'Inside the World Cup' will be part of their offering across social channels.
"This is the biggest FIFA World Cup in history and we will be live from New York City for the duration of the tournament, bringing every key moment to life, free-to-air," said ITV director of sport Niall Sloane.
"Nothing unifies the UK audience more than a global sporting event and they don't come much bigger than this. Our broadcast line-up is second to none and our comprehensive coverage across ITV, ITVX, our World Cup 24/7 Channel, plus our digital platforms will ensure the ITV audience doesn't miss a second of action."
World Cup 2026 gets under way on Thursday 11 June. The first of 51 matches live on ITV and ITVX is Mexico v South Africa at 8pm on Thursday 11 June.
These aren't cheats, to be clear, but codes tied to certain LEGO sets that unlock skins for Batman and his vehicles that you can use throughout LOTDK's story.
So, to get your hands on the elusive Golden Batman outfit, among a few other skins, read on!
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight codes – All free outfits and skins
At the time of writing, there are four codes for Batman LEGO sets that include a QR code to be scanned.
Unfortunately, that does mean that you're going to have to buy one of the Batman LEGO sets to get your hands on them.
Here is every LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight QR code skin and their corresponding LEGO sets.
When you've purchased one of the above LEGO sets, you will find a QR code on the building instructions. Once you've found it, simply follow these steps:
"I was terrified that I wouldn't get away with the conceit quite so much."
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New four-part BBC series Dear England tells the story of Gareth Southgate's tenure as the manager of England, but it isn't the first time this tale has been told as a drama.
In fact, Dear England is adapted by James Graham from his own acclaimed National Theatre stage play of the same name.
While, of course, many things had to be changed when taking the drama from the stage to the screen, one key element remained the same, with Joseph Fiennes returning to play Southgate, having originated the role on stage.
Fiennes and his co-star Jodie Whittaker recently spoke with Radio Times exclusively about the new series, and Fiennes admitted he had "reservations" about reprising the role in a different medium.
"I was coming to the end of the National and we’d just got a transfer deal to go to the West End," Fiennes said of the TV show's origins. "I had heard that James was approached by numerous buyers, two of which were Netflix and the BBC, and he went with the BBC.
"Which I think was brilliant, because it's in the spirit of the national psyche, and I think that's the right home for it. But I heard about this, and I definitely had some reservations about how I could portray Gareth on the screen, when the close ups are very giveaway.
"On stage, if you're in the middle of the stalls and you squint, it's like, 'Oh yeah, could be Gareth,' and you get away with the conceit. I was terrified that I wouldn't get away with the conceit quite so much."
He continued: "The good thing is, Gareth, the players, football even, is a conduit. It's a lens, a transportation mode for bigger subjects beyond those personas and football itself. We look at toxic masculinity, racism, pressures that young athletes are under at extraordinary high levels, and psychology within the game."
When it came to his Fiennes's fears about the conceit of him as Southgate, he was helped on screen by the addition of prosthetics and make up, a clear differentiation from the play.
"Just on the sort of outside perspective, from the costumes which our designer was incredibly precise and detailed about, authenticity was everything," Fiennes said. "And then there's the hair and makeup team, who were incredible and diligent in the same regard.
"We were so lucky to be blessed with an incredible support group. I did a lot of research and listening to his book countless times in headphones, day in, day out. But that only takes you so far. What I'm more interested in is what I term the critical juncture in his life, and that's 96.
"We all, in our lives, have great moments and painful moments, and it's how you regain yourself, your confidence, and move on and use that experience. I think, for me, that was where I was more excited, is landing in the psychology of that, the ghosts of that and, by the end of the series, you'll see how those ghosts creep back in."
The series, which charts Southgate's tenure as England manager from 2016 to 2024, also stars Whittaker (Doctor Who), Will Antenbring (Mr Loverman), Jason Watkins (The Game), John Hodgkinson (Small Axe), Daniel Ryan (The Hack) and Sam Spruell (The Gold).
Dear England will begin on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm on Sunday 24 May 2026.
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Yoshi returns and this time he's more wholesome than ever.
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Yoshi’s back! That is, to be honest, all there is to say... right? Well, hopefully not, because we've written a full review of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for you.
Ever since his first outing on the SNES, where he battled Bowser's forces while protecting a baby Mario (those annoying cries still haunt us), Yoshi’s side adventures have been fun explorations into the Mario universe, and this entry is no different – with Yoshi quite literally writing the book on creative creatures and collectathons.
The Mysterious book in question is Mr E, an anthropomorphised leather tome complete with monocle and a moustache to be envied (one day, top lip... one day you’ll feel the warm embrace of an iconic cookie duster).
With Bowser Jr running riot amongst his pages in search of a unique creature, Mr E tasks the Yoshis with exploring his pages to remove the pest, while at the same time studying the creatures within to fill his sheets with as many encyclopaedic discoveries as possible. What’s a book without some ink, after all?
It’s a simple set up and an easy-to-understand gameplay loop, but it’s delivered with the charm and creative flair you’d expect from Nintendo’s main efforts, and we were pretty instantly hooked in.
Off the bat, it’s worth noting that this adventure is quite clearly aimed at kids first and foremost - difficulty doesn’t spike anywhere and there’s no fail state to be seen. You can fall off a cliff and the game will just rewind Yoshi back to where he jumped off. Even in the handful of boss battles you’ll encounter, there’s no way to die, you just either finish the task quickly or take a little longer.
We don’t bring this up as a negative at all, but more to set the expectation that this Yoshi adventure is one about fun exploration and not your usual platforming skill test.
In fact, in our time with it we felt that it has surprisingly more in common with Tony Hawks Pro Skater than previous Yoshi games.
That feeling of starting a level and trying to tick off a list of tricks and collectibles in as smooth a run as possible was something we thought about often.
Each page is essentially its own mini world, and within it you’ll jump into specific habitats for each creature, serving as levels. These range in size from short trips left to right with lots of height to explore and vice versa, to longer more sprawling areas - but each has a unique twist thanks to the local creature which you’ll need to test to their limits.
For example, one creature that looks like a slug but can be thrown like a boomerang was useful for cutting grass, but not smashing rocks, unless you happen to dodge it flying back so it could build up power. It did not however taste very nice and bees would not attack it - how do we know this? Through purely scientific methods, of course.
The same methods helped us discover egg-shaped penguins can’t be eaten but will follow you and act like projectiles when the time calls for it, and that singing birds aren’t fans of chilli peppers and will bounce around in pain should you feed them any.
Did this stop us feeding them copious amounts so these living breathing trampolines would move to a more prime position for our coin hunting needs? Of course. For science! (and those coins we mentioned).
In many ways this is almost a cosy game if you like, you pick a lush world, look for an interesting creature and with no pressure just run around experimenting and trying any idea that comes to mind, which more often than not leads to a discovery.
Once marked in the book, you’ll be given some stars based on how important that discovery may be, which in turn unlock more pages as you build up your bounty.
Each area has a manor-sized creature to discover, but rather than fighting them, you’ll almost always team up with them and use their innate ability to tackle Bowser Jr and stop him stealing some of their children or some other useful resource from the wild. These are simple enough but fun encounters, from attacking a rapidly-crafted UFO with some sort of Drill-faced lion that can leap great distances to riding a water creature that can split into hundreds of minions or grow to the size of a tower and eat Bowser's iconic clown copter.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Encourages replays, not just for you to go back and find all the discoveries you missed, but as you move forward and unlock new creatures, they’ll start appearing in previous pages and interacting with other creatures in some interesting ways.
Now, you’re probably wondering why we keep referring to them as creatures. This is because once you’ve finished a habitat for the first time, you’ll be given the chance to name them…
Of course Mr E can offer a more official name, but we went for a more specific naming convention. That of the ‘Butt’. Yes, we will forever remember the tale of FlappyButt being attacked by a swarm of BuzzyButt’s as WetButt looked on in horror. DrillButt was standing by on the sidelines though as ShyButt hid in a hut, with a flock of GulButt’s lining the sky as it happened.
Ultimately, there’s a lot to offer from Yoshi and the Mysterious Book if you’re down for some relaxed mucking around in fun mini zones that have all the hallmarks of a classic Yoshi and Mario adventure – with plenty of end game content after you complete the story to give you a reason to dive back into Mr E’s pages and torment some daft creatures in the name of science and discovery.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches 21 May for Nintendo Switch 2. You can order your copy now.
This is a diverting romp that doesn't quite have the scale or grandeur of the best entries in the franchise.
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Not so long ago (in a galaxy very, very near) it would have been unthinkable to suggest a world in which Star Wars was thought of predominantly as a small-screen concern. But in the seven or so years since the most cinematic of all the major film franchises limply ended its sequel trilogy with the disastrously received The Rise of Skywalker, our only window into a galaxy far, far away has been through a glut of TV shows on Disney+.
While there have been some undoubted highs during that stretch – with Tony Gilroy’s majestic Andor the clear pinnacle – there’s also been a sense that this TV-first approach was merely a brief blip before blockbuster status returned.
What might not have been foreseen was that the return to the big screen would be born directly from one of those aforementioned streaming series. But that’s precisely what’s happened, with Jon Favreau returning to helm a bigger budgeted spin-off of his Pedro Pascal-starring hit The Mandalorian (with lovable sidekick Grogu, aka Baby Yoda, now also promoted to title character).
The result is something that – for better and worse – presents Star Wars at its most light, pulpy and throwaway. It’s the sort of engaging action-adventure story that will play best with younger audiences and those in search of a small dose of escapism, while lacking the grandeur and scale of the very best Star Wars tales.
A high level of expertise around the TV show, or indeed Star Wars lore more generally, is not a prerequisite. A snappy pre-titles action scene swiftly reintroduces us to Pascal’s Din Djarin and instantly establishes him as the mythic, near indestructible bounty hunter who can see off his enemies – in this case an outpost of former Imperial loyalists – with ease (and perhaps a little help from his adorable pal).
Soon, the pair are set off on a mission by their boss Ward (sci-fi legend Sigourney Weaver, in her Star Wars debut) at the request of the feared Hutt crime family (they of Jabba fame). Mando and Grogu have been tasked with rescuing family member Rotta from the clutches of the wicked Janu, who has kidnapped him and forced him to fight in gladiatorial duels for the pleasure of a baying crowd.
And so they travel to Shakari – a moon whose design is inspired by Prohibition-era Chicago but has more than a touch of Blade Runner to its dark streets and neon lights – kicking off an adventure that will eventually sees them do battle with a vast array of the galaxy’s beasts.
Favreau is clearly having fun with those creatures, and across the runtime the audience are treated to everything from a melee in Rotta’s gladiatorial arena – where a string of horrific creatures are unleashed – to a monstrous swamp-dwelling basilisk-like creature that must surely count as one of the more imposing threats Mando has faced.
These action sequences, which use both CGI and practical effects, are generally fairly gripping though probably won't rank among the most memorable in the long-running franchise when all is said and done.
Perhaps befitting of this particular property’s origins as a TV series, the plot is rather episodic and almost feels like it could have served as another series of the show. But it largely zips by at a steady clip, and an impressive score from double Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson adds some grandeur to the occasion.
Of the high-profile new additions to the cast, Weaver feels wasted in a one-note role that gives her almost nothing meaningful to do, while it’s difficult to understand why producers bothered to cast a big name like The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White only to make Rotta's voice completely unrecognisable anyway. There is, however, a brief treat in the form of a vocal cameo from directing legend Martin Scorsese.
Grogu – who is flanked by an amusing posse of Anzellans – also gets plenty of moments to shine, and if the film can be said to have a major theme then it's the ways in which parent and child dynamics can adapt and even reverse over time. Or, as it is put in the film: "The old protect the young, and then the young protect the old."
In truth, it seems unlikely this is the film that will truly reignite the success of Star Wars on the big screen. But in the moment, The Mandalorian & Grogu is a diverting romp with some fun scenes and a few endearingly touching moments.
The Mandalorian & Grogu is coming to cinemas on 22 May.
Once again, Rivals has stormed right back onto the scene as if it never left, injecting some much-needed humour, wit and charm to the streaming options. While everyone in the Jilly Cooper series is positively hilarious, they aren't exactly the best kinds of people, as evidenced by the fallout at the end of episode 3.
Speaking to Radio Times, Alex Hassell said that the state that Rupert is left in is "the lowest he’s potentially been, I think", adding: "He’s forced to re-evaluate and recalibrate what he’s doing with his life and his actions."
We're sure Rupert won't be struck down for too long but things did end in a very precarious place, with fans patiently waiting to see what will unfold next in the fictional county.
Unlike the first season, this second outing has a different format and so, many may be wondering why their binge-watch of the season has been cut short. So, when will you be able to stream the next episodes of Rivals? Read on to find out.
Rivals season 2 release schedule: When do new episodes land on Disney Plus?
Rivals season 2 premiered on Disney Plus on Friday 15 May at 7am with the first three episodes. The season has been split into two six episode batches, meaning that the rest of the first batch will continue airing weekly.
That means that new episodes can be found on Disney Plus every Friday from 7am.
Rivals season 2 release schedule
The full release schedule for Rivals season 2 is as follows. As you can see, the release dates for the second batch of Rivals season 2 episodes hasn't yet been confirmed but watch this space.
Episode 1 - 15 May 2026 (out now)
Episode 2 - 15 May 2026 (out now)
Episode 3 - 15 May 2026 (out now)
Episode 4 - 22 May 2026
Episode 5 - 29 May 2026
Episode 6 - 5 June 2026
Episode 7 - TBC, late 2026
Episode 8 - TBC, late 2026
Episode 9 - TBC, late 2026
Episode 10 - TBC, late 2026
Episode 11 - TBC, late 2026
Episode 12 - TBC, late 2026
Rivals season 2 trailer
You can watch the trailer for Rivals season 2 below.
The newest queer drama from the Doctor Who showrunner will be his first for Channel 4 since It’s A Sin.
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The air date for Russell T Davies's much-anticipated new drama Tip Toe has finally been confirmed… and it's coming much sooner than you’d think.
Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as warring neighbours, Tip Toe heralds Davies's return to Channel 4, following 2021’s BAFTA-nominated It’s A Sin, and his first original work since returning to helm Doctor Who as showrunner in 2023. Tip Toe functions as something of an It’s A Sin reunion for Davies with the mini-series' producer, Nicola Shindler, and its director, Peter Hoar.
Now, it’s been confirmed that the five-part series will officially launch in May 2026, and will broadcast on Channel 4 and be available to stream via Channel 4 on demand.
The first two episodes of Tip Toe will air Sunday 31 May and Monday 1 June at 9pm on Channel 4, and become available to stream on the night of 31 May.
The final three episodes will follow on Sunday 7, Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 June at the same time, and became available to stream on the night of 7 June.
Precise details for Tip Toe’s plot are unknown at present, but we do know that it will centre on Cumming’s character Leo, a bar owner in Manchester’s gay district of Canal Street, who gets embroiled in a feud with his long-standing neighbour Clive, played by David Morrissey. The two have lived next door to each for a decade, always getting along, but then something major shifts, changing their relationship forever.
The series has been written by Davies as an exploration of the rise of homophobic rhetoric in society in the last few years, and how easy it is for people’s opinions to be radicalised on issues such as homophobia and transphobia. Given how It’s A Sin explored the intricacies of how wide-spread homophobia in British society contributed to public and private opinions of the AIDs crisis, Tip Toe looks to give credence to how, even in 2026, this same type of homophobia hasn’t gone away, yet simply evolved into another form.
The synopsis for Tip Toe reads: "Just as life should be settling down, the world around them is growing more tense. Words become weapons, opinions become radicalised, and gradually, two neighbours become deadly enemies in a tense, suburban thriller which challenges everything we consider to be safe.
"The series, populated with a cast of vibrant characters and underscored with Davies's trademark wit and deft humour, is an urgent tale that brings a spotlight to bear on the prejudices which are creeping back into our lives."
Tip Toe, which has been called "astonishing," also acts as a reunion for Davies and its two lead stars. Cumming was featured in the most recent season of Doctor Who as the voice of the villainous God of Light, Lux, while Morrissey starred alongside David Tennant in the 2008 Christmas special, The Next Doctor.
A recent first look at the series included a tense stand-off between Cumming and Morrissey’s characters in a house passageway. The cast for Tip Toe also includes Pooky Quesnel (Moonflower Murders) as Clive's wife Marie and Elizabeth Berrington (Frauds) as Leo's best friend Stephanie. The ensemble cast is rounded out by Charlie Condou (Emmerdale) and Denise Welch (Waterloo Road).
Tip Toe will not be the last we see from Davies this year, either. The acclaimed writer is expected to pen the upcoming Christmas special of Doctor Who, which will seek to answer the (many) questions fans have after witnessing Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor mysteriously regenerated into a character played by Billie Piper, who rose to fame as the Ninth and Tenth Doctor’s companion Rose Tyler.
Is Forza Horizon 6 crossplay? If you've been asking that trending question, you're not alone! And luckily, we do have a nice clear answer to this one.
As we said in our Forza Horizon 6 review: "Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games have mastered the art of creating these giant sandbox environments, stuffing them with varied things to do, and letting you loose in a staggering array of different vehicles to just have fun.
"Tune the radio to your favourite music genre, start your engines, and let yourself enjoy it."
And, of course, that enjoyment will only be multiplied if you can play Forza Horizon 6 with your friends on other platforms. But is that possible? Keep on reading to find out!
Is Forza Horizon 6 crossplay?
Yes, we're pleased to report that Forza Horizon 6 is crossplay, with players able to play together across the game's two launch platforms (PC and Xbox Series X/S).
This news was confirmed on the official Forza Horizon social media accounts, where the developers announced: "Thanks to cross-save and cross-play, you can play anywhere with anyone!"
The social post added: "For the first time ever, Forza Horizon 6 will support cross-save across PC and consoles, including Xbox, Steam and PlayStation 5."
Just make sure you've added the people you want to play with as Xbox friends, and you should be able to jump into races together regardless of your platform of choice.
Does Forza Horizon 6 have cross-progression?
Yes, Forza Horizon 6 will support cross-progression, with players able to sync up their save files and pick up where they left off.
This news was revealed in the same social post that confirmed cross-play, with the developers promising that you'll be able to carry over your save across both launch platforms (PC and Xbox) and the one extra platform that has been confirmed to follow later (PS5).
If anything changes on this front, we'll be sure to update this article. Until then, happy racing!
Forza Horizon 6 launches 19 May on PC, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox Game Pass. The PS5 launch will follow at an unconfirmed date.
Warning: Contains spoilers for Tuesday's episode of EastEnders, which airs at 7.30pm on BBC One or can be streamed now on BBC iPlayer.
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"Might as well shave my head and start wearing three-piece suits. Apple don't fall far from the cheat tree, does it?"
Oscar Branning's (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) self-awareness is clearly frightening him in EastEnders, as he came to the realisation that he's following in the footsteps of love rat father Max (Jake Wood).
The beloved character, who burst onto our screens last year, has found himself in quite a pickle. Amid his relationship with Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness), he's fallen for her twin brother Josh Goodwin (Joshua Vaughan).
The two first connected, unknowingly, while Jasmine was locked up and awaiting trial for the murder of her father Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey). It wasn't until Oscar bumped into Josh in The Queen Vic that he realised his mistake.
In Oscar's defence, he wasn't entirely sure where he stood with Jasmine, and feared that she was going to spend the rest of her life behind bars.
After her release, he was forced to have an awkward conversation with Josh, where they pledged to stay apart from one another and just be friends. It was clear that they were both harbouring their true feelings, which began to resurface over the last week.
Oscar has tried to avoid Josh where possible, something which has been noticed by cousin Penny (Kitty Castledine). Jasmine suggested a day out to the beach, though when Oscar was unable to secure a car, they headed to Walford Park instead – with Josh joining them.
The twins began to play a game from their childhood, but when it transpired that Josh had continued to play it with his adoptive mother after Jasmine had left their family unit, she was offended and stormed off.
Later that night, Josh was drowning his sorrows in The Prince Albert, and Oscar walked over to comfort him. Sparks began to fly, but the two pulled away before they kissed.
However, in today's episode, they couldn't deny the chemistry. Josh was down in the dumps after Oscar's rejection and tried to extend an olive branch, deciding to step away from one another and just be friends so that Jasmine didn't get hurt.
Penny witnessed the awkward interaction and approached her cousin, and he admitted that he thought he was in love with twins.
At The Albert, Josh told Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) that he'd been burnt by a man, and she urged him to get back on the dating scene and speak to someone else. As he chatted up another fella, Oscar and Penny watched from afar.
Oscar was clearly devastated, but decided to seize the day and swoop Josh into an embrace. He then guided him towards the toilets, clearly prepared to risk everything that he has with Jasmine.
How long will it be before she inevitably finds out?
This excellent new film from Romanian writer/director Christian Mungiu is a gripping culture war tale that's provocative without being sensationalist.
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Romanian writer/director Cristian Mungiu won the Palme D’Or almost 20 years ago for his 2007 film 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, and there’s every chance he’s just put himself back in contention for another major Cannes prize. His new effort, Fjord, is one of the clear highlights from this year’s Competition line-up at the festival.
The quietly gripping film sees him team up with a pair of recent acting Oscar nominees in Sentimental Value’s Renate Reinsve and Mungiu’s countryman and long-time Marvel star Sebastian Stan for a knotty, complex moral tale that functions both as a fascinating conversation piece and a first-rate work of thoroughly engrossing drama.
Reinsve and Stan – who previously starred together in the underrated psychological film A Different Man in 2024 – play Lisbet and Mihai Gheorghiu, a couple who have just relocated with their five young children from Romania to a small village in the former's Norwegian homeland.
From our very first encounter with the family, it’s clear there's something a little off. In a striking opening scene that instantly establishes the film’s off-kilter atmosphere, eldest daughter Elia (Vanessa Ceban) is told to hug her father and accept her “punishment”, although we're not told precisely the nature of the wrongdoing she has committed.
We are soon to learn that Mihai and Lisbet are a deeply conservative religious couple and have raised their children accordingly. They adopt a strict disciplinary approach while restricting the use of such frivolous things as dancing and YouTube, and also possess a number of old-fashioned beliefs that seem unlikely to fly in the progressive nation they’ve just moved to.
Still, to begin with, the Gheorgius are welcomed with open (if privately suspicious) arms by their amicable and well-mannered neighbours, including the local headteacher who asks his own slightly rebellious daughter to serve as a buddy for the new arrivals at school.
But then comes a major turning point. After spotting some alarming bruises on Elia’s body during gym class – where they have been partaking in bouts of wrestling – a teacher contacts Child Protection Services. Almost before blinking, all five kids have been taken from their parents and an investigation opened into accusations of child abuse.
Lisbet and Mihai are both bemused and affronted. Although the latter admits to having lightly slapped his children as punishment – something he says was considered perfectly acceptable in his own society – Mungiu leaves it deliberately ambiguous to what extent these bruises were actually inflicted by their parents or whether they may have come from another source (a wrestling class at school, for example).
What follows is a transfixing drama that poses a number of thorny questions. Are Mihai and Lisbet really on trial for these specific acts of supposed violence, or have they been targeted by the community because they espouse beliefs that put them out of touch with their new neighbours? The kids seem defensive enough of their parents, but then, could that be a by-product of the slightly sinister control their mother and father exert over them?
And crucially, can it really be considered progressive to take children away from their parents simply because we disagree with how they are being raised and the values they are being passed down, even if we're unsure whether any actual crime has been committed?
The extended, dialogue-heavy trial scenes may put audiences in mind of another recent Palme D’Or winner, Anatomy of a Fall, and they're certainly equally riveting, with Mungiu's sharp dialogue and unshowy direction – full of long takes and visually interesting blocking – expertly drawing us into the case.
Tonally, the film is perfectly judged, operating at just the right level of offbeat to be unsettling without ever dipping into anything too overtly absurdist. The same goes for the central performances; Reinsve and Stan intelligently play their characters not as monsters but as something more nuanced, and even if we take issue with the characters' parenting methods and value systems, we are able to empathise with their plight.
It's all richly compelling stuff – a culture war drama that's provocative without being sensationalist.
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But right now, you want Slime RNG codes, and you can find the full list of the latest ones down below for you to redeem in May 2026!
Slime RNG codes (May 2026): Full list of codes
Here are all of the available codes for Slime RNG:
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GULLIBLE – 1x Coin
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New codes are added to the game all the time, so make sure to check back here later to see what rewards you can get!
How to redeem codes in Slime RNG explained
If you want to redeem your Slime RNG codes, all you need to do is follow these simple steps:
Launch Slime RNG from the Roblox Launcher
Tap the 'Shop' icon on the right side of your screen
Scroll down to the bottom of the Shop menu until you find a text box
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Hit 'Redeem'
Enjoy your codes!
If you've entered your code in correctly and it's still not working, then it's likely that the code has already expired – when we add new codes, make sure to redeem them as soon as possible!
The actor let slip a major update on The One Show.
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Ben Miller has offered an exciting update on the future of his ITV detective drama Professor T, suggesting his meticulous detective has plenty more cases left to solve.
The series, which premiered in summer 2021, stars Miller as esteemed criminologist Professor Jasper Tempest, who assists Cambridge police on local cases, while living with complications from his obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
The project marks Miller's second major detective drama, after serving as the original star of Death in Paradise, which ultimately became an enduring hit for BBC One, which now swaps out its lead actor every few years.
Professor T itself is proving to have long legs too, with a fifth season coming soon – and the future beyond that is looking bright too, as revealed by Miller himself on The One Show last night.
"It is coming back... We've got season 5 that will hopefully be coming out in the autumn," he began. "I mean, spoiler alert, we're actually working on season 6. It's a very exciting situation to be in."
The Professor T cast also includes Frances de la Tour, Sunetra Sarker, Juliet Stevenson, Zoë Wanamaker, Barney White and Rhian Blundell, all of whom are expected to return for season 5 – due in (approximately) a few months' time.
The next batch of episodes are confirmed to include "a boxing match that takes a bloody turn and a series of inexplicable sudden deaths at an upmarket spa," while each of the key characters will "face some tough choices" in their own lives.
Executive producer Jo McGrath teased: "Season 5 will prove to be a momentous one for Professor T, both personally and professionally, and the series will climax with one of its trademark series finale episodes guaranteed to keep audiences glued."
Filming on the next episodes wrapped last summer, with Miller marking the occasion via Instagram. We'll bring you more updates on Professor T seasons 5 and 6 as they come in.
Professor T is available to stream on ITVX. Season 5 coming soon.
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James Bond franchise star Léa Seydoux, who played Madeleine Swann in the two most recent films, Spectre and No Time to Die, has given her thoughts on the next film – and she had a mixed reaction.
That deal was announced last year, with long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson stepping back from the franchise as part of a new joint venture agreement to house the James Bond intellectual property rights.
They have remained co-owners of the franchise alongside Amazon, but Amazon MGM Studios has gained creative rights.
However, despite Seydoux's sadness, there is one aspect of the upcoming film which has given her reassurance – the fact that Denis Villeneuve is directing.
Seydoux said: "I was a bit sad when I heard that it was sold, but now that it’s Denis, I was like, 'Oh, at least it’s him, so it will be cinema.'"
She added of Villeneuve, who she worked with on last year's Dune Part Two: "He’s super cultured – he knows so much about cinema, but not only cinema."
It was recently confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios that the casting process to find the next Bond has begun, with the studio releasing a statement saying: "The search for the next James Bond is under way. While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we’re excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right."
Reports have suggested that Sunset Boulevard actor Tom Francis has auditioned for the role, but it is not yet known who else is in the running.
The PlayStation Plus new prices are a big investment, let's see how we can help with that.
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Sony has announced a price hike on basic PlayStation Plus memberships coming into effect from today (Wednesday 20 May).
The gaming giant has increased the cost of the Essential tier by £1 to £7.99, $10.99, and €9.99 respectively. Meanwhile, a basic three-month subscription will go up by £3 to £21.99, $27.99, and €27.99 respectively.
The company cited "market conditions" as its reason for the price hike, which also followed a £90 increase in the cost of the PS5 console this March. At the time, Sony spoke about "continued pressures in the global economic landscape," this has clearly hit gaming brands across the board as the Nintendo Switch 2 has also gone up in US and EU countries.
If you're looking to save money on your PS Plus subscription, here's a few simple solutions for you.
How to save on PlayStation Plus in the UKBuy annual or multiple month subscriptions
The best thing to do when buying an PlayStation Plus subscription is to buy in bulk. UK retailers like Loaded (formerly CD Keys) offer membership subscriptions ranging from 14 days to 24 months which save you money overall.
At the time of writing, the cost of these subscriptions are reduced, so you may be able to snag a cheaper membership if you act fast and buy for the whole year. Right now, the cheapest cost for the PlayStation Plus Premium 24 Months Subscription is £194.99 (£8 a month).
If you're new to the PS5 entirely, you can also buy PS Plus subscriptions in a bundle with a new PS5. These are available at EE and Argos and cost £679.99, so £569.99 for the PS5 and £110 for the PS Plus (£9 a month).
Where should I buy the PlayStation Plus in the UK?
The PlayStation Plus bulk subscriptions are available at a range of UK retailers:
The broadcaster has said "very serious allegations of wrongdoing" have been made against a small number of past contributors.
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Channel 4 has pulled all previous seasons of Married at First Sight UK from its streaming platforms after two women said they were raped during filming.
The broadcaster announced on Monday (18 May) an external review, which was commissioned in April, into contributor welfare on the series following "very serious allegations of wrongdoing against a small number of past contributors".
In a BBC Panorama investigation, two women said they were raped, while a third described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. They all said the show did not do enough to protect them.
The Married at First Sight franchise, which also has popular Australian and US versions, involves couples marrying after meeting for the first time on their wedding day and going on 'honeymoon', before moving in together and navigating their relationships. It is produced for Channel 4 by independent production company CPL.
In a statement on Monday, Channel 4 said: "In April, Channel 4 was presented with serious allegations of wrongdoing against a small number of past contributors, allegations that we understand those contributors have denied."
The statement continued: "The channel is mindful of the privacy and continuing duty of care towards all contributors, and cannot comment on or disclose details of those allegations.
"Related to those allegations, Channel 4 was asked to respond to claims of failures in welfare protocols. Channel 4 believes that when concerns related to contributor welfare were raised through existing welfare and production protocols, prompt and appropriate action was taken, based on the information available at the time.
"Channel 4 strongly refutes any claim to the contrary."
Priya Dogra, chief executive of Channel 4 said in a statement: "I want to express my sympathy to contributors who have clearly been distressed after taking part in Married at First Sight UK. The wellbeing of our contributors is always of paramount importance."
She added: "It would be wholly inappropriate for me to comment on what are very serious allegations made against some MAFS UK contributors. Those allegations – which I understand are disputed by the contributors accused – are not something that Channel 4 is in a position to adjudicate on. We are also mindful of our ongoing duty of care to all contributors, and the need to preserve the anonymity and privacy of all involved.
"On the claims that Channel 4 may have failed in its duty of care, I believe that when concerns about contributor welfare were raised, and based on the information available at the time, Channel 4 acted quickly, appropriately, sensitively and with wellbeing front and centre."
She continued: "Nevertheless, because we aspire to the highest standards of contributor welfare, I felt strongly as Channel 4’s new CEO that it was right that we look again at how we handled issues raised at the time and ask whether changes should be made to further strengthen contributor welfare.
Concluding, she added: "That’s why last month I commissioned an external review of contributor welfare on MAFS UK. That review will report to me in the coming months. We take these issues very seriously and are committed to ensuring that we continue to lead the industry in our duty of care for contributors."
Elsewhere in its statement, Channel 4 said that MAFS UK is "produced under some of the most comprehensive and robust welfare protocols in the industry", including background checks, a Code of Conduct, and "daily contributor check-ins with a specialist welfare team".
Tickets for Rent are going on sale today with a familiar face already confirmed.
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Jonathan Larson's seminal musical Rent is returning to the West End with Stranger Things royalty at its helm.
Gaten Matarazzo, best known as beloved character Dustin Henderson in the sci-fi Netflix series, will be making his West End debut as Mark at the Duke of York’s Theatre this September.
Matarazzo already has a lengthy list of stage appearances under his belt, such as starring in Sweeney Todd at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway.
His character Mark is an aspiring filmmaker that sits at the centre of the musical, all about a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and and find love in 1990s New York City's East Village while living under the strain of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
This latest run is celebrating 30 years since the musical premiered on Broadway. Which famously hit the stage just days after Larson died of a sudden aortic aneurysm in January 1996.
After its launch, the rock opera skyrocketed to success and became known as Larson's best show, surpassing previous works such as Tick, Tick... BOOM!
Following the announcement, producers Chris Harper and Sonia Friedman said today: “We are absolutely delighted to be bringing Rent back to the West End in this bold new production. We were completely exhilarated when we first saw Luke Sheppard’s staging at the Hope Mill Theatre in 2020 – it felt immediate, emotional and utterly alive.
"Jonathan Larson’s musical remains as powerful and resonant as ever, and Luke has found a way to honour its legacy while making it feel thrillingly fresh for today’s audiences. We cannot wait to share this production and all that we have planned for it. It promises to be a truly special theatrical event.”
While Luke Sheppard, director of Paddington the Musical, said: “It's an honour to be bringing Rent into the West End for its 30th anniversary year, and a personal privilege to return to Jonathan Larson's extraordinary musical. Directing the show at the Hope Mill Theatre was a transformative experience and we were overwhelmed by the audience response.
"The opportunity to reimagine that production on a larger scale is a dream come true, bringing West End audiences up close to the heartfelt emotion and raw energy that powers this seminal musical. This is Rent in the hands of a new generation of performers who love and adore this piece, and with Gaten Matarazzo playing Mark, it promises to be a thrilling experience.”
Tickets for Rent go on sale today (Tuesday 19 May).
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It's been a long wait, but season 5 is finally here...
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It's the one we've all been waiting for - we're now just hours away from seeing the final episode of The Boys.
A trailer has teased what exactly is set to go down in the last ever episode of Prime Video's superb superhero smash, which has changed the landscape of sci-fi TV over the past seven years.
He told TV Line: "I'm hopeful that's not the last time you see them, because we don't end their storyline in The Boys.
"Like, that's all done and they head off to have more adventures. Those characters still have things to work on, and that was very intentional. We still want the opportunity to be able to do that."
Here's everything you need to know about what time The Boys finale will hit Prime Video.
What time will The Boys season 5 finale be released on Prime Video?
The finale episode of The Boys season 5, titled Blood and Bone, will be released on Prime Video on Wednesday 20 May at 8am BST in the UK.
Around the world, that works out to the following times:
12am (midnight) PT (USA)
2am CT (USA)
3am ET (USA)
8am BST (UK)
9am CET (Central Europe)
3pm AWST (Australia)
5pm AEST (Australia)
The Boys season 5 finale trailer
You can check out the trailer for the finale episode of The Boys season 5 below.
The eight-part drama comes from writer/creator Catherine Shepherd.
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New BBC drama Two Weeks in August follows a group of friends who reunite on a holiday to Greece, but an illicit kiss quickly turns the dream vacation into a nightmare.
The eight-part series comes from writer Catherine Shepherd, who spoke with Radio Times exclusively, and told us that she was inspired by her own experiences of Greek holidays.
"I wanted to write something about a group holiday, and a group holiday in Greece, specifically," Shepherd said. "I was inspired by real life, many, many group holidays, some really good, as well as some bad. I used to go to Greece a lot as a child and into my 20s, with my parents and my siblings, and one event really stayed with me.
"We were in Corfu at the end of a really nice day. We could see Albania across the water and we saw gunfire - people were shooting at each other.
"It was really far away, so we weren’t in danger, but it struck me as the blackest of comedy that we continued to have dinner while that was going on, and emblematic of what it's like to be alive at the moment – trying to have a good time while bad things are going on.
"And clinging on to this idea that you can have and deserve time away and to not have to think about real things, which I think is really interesting. It's really true. When I was thinking about the project I was planning a holiday in Greece and I went on to some of the message boards for Greece.
"And again, they are the most sort of comi-tragic things, because they're people saying, ‘How bad is the political situation in this island? And while it's kind of awful to ask these questions, it's also truthful. You don't want your two weeks spoiled by real things."
Shepherd revealed that she had, at one time, thought the concept would work for a film, but she was later encouraged to write it as a project for TV.
"It was a long process," she said. "The scripts were challenging. There were so many characters and all of their stories intersect, so I set myself a challenge. Getting it set up was complicated.
"It took several years to come to fruition, and by the time we ended up in Malta, we couldn't make it work to shoot it in Greece, so we shot it in Malta for Greece, which actually works really, really well."
The series stars Jessica Raine as Zoe, a woman who goes on holiday with her family and university friends to rediscover joy in her life. However, after the illicit kiss takes place she begins to act on her deepest desires, and with Greek myths on her mind, the question opens up as to whether bigger forces are at play.
Damien Molony plays her husband, Dan, while other stars include Antonia Thomas as Jess, Nicholas Pinnock as Solomon, Leila Farzad as Nat and Hugh Skinner as Jacob.
Speaking with Radio Times, Raine explained how she came to be involved with the project and why she was drawn to it.
"I had a meeting with Catherine and [director] Tom George," she said. "I walked into that room, and almost, to a certain degree, getting the job was neither here nor there – I just wanted to go and talk about the script.
"And we had this great discussion about everything that the script pulls out, which is a sign of an incredible piece of work.
"So I was really attracted to the tone of the piece, which is very unique. It's funny, but it's also incredibly sad. And then you've got the surreal quality of the Greek mythology. And it really wrong-foots you, you don't expect it. And I absolutely fell in love with Zoe. I really felt for her.
"I find it quite funny when you watch people trying to suppress their anxiety and pretend everything is fine when it clearly isn't, and watching a people pleaser finally stand up for herself, knowing what she was going to go to throughout the series, I was thrilled.
"I was absolutely thrilled when I got offered the job. It was a rare case of like, 'I have to do this.'"
Two Weeks in August will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 9pm on Saturday 23 May 2026.
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And in that spirit, LOTDK foregoes the traditional LEGO approach, flipping between linear story missions and a vast open world Gotham City.
If you're curious how far you are through the story, as well as what collectibles are on offer, here's a full list of all the chapters and missions in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight chapters – Full list of chapters and missions
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is split up into seven chapters, including a prologue.
Each of these chapters is subsequently split into anywhere from one to six missions, each of which contains their own sub-missions.
Some missions – especially in chapter 1 – can be completed in 10 minutes or so, while others later down the line can take upwards of an hour.
Completing each missions will net you a Skill Brick that can be used to upgrade your combat and exploration abilities.
Here is a full list of chapters and main missions in LEGO Batman: LOTDK:
Prologue
Early Years
Wayne Manor Grounds
Falcone Confrontation
The League of Shadows
Mountain Climb
Combat Training
Stealth Training
Gadget Training
Infiltration (1x Red Brick, 5x Trophy Pieces, 5x WayneTech Chests)
Radio Times brings you the details about the Champions League final 2026 between PSG and Arsenal – and whether you can watch for free.
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The new kings of Europe will be crowned at the end of May when PSG and Arsenal face off in the Champions League final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
The Gunners have reached their first final since 2006 but will need to unseat the current holders to get their hands on a maiden European title.
Having held their nerve to edge past Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals, Mikel Arteta's side now need to raise their game against a frightening PSG side.
After winning their first Champions League title last year, the Ligue 1 winners are looking to go back-to-back and blew past fellow heavyweights Bayern Munich in the last four.
Last season, and in previous campaigns, all three UEFA finals were made available to watch for free by TNT Sports but will UK viewers be treated to the same this term?
Radio Times brings you the details about the Champions League final 2026 and whether you can watch for free.
Will the Champions League final be available to watch for free?
No. As things stand, there are no confirmed plans for the Champions League final to be available to watch for free.
Despite English teams contesting all three European finals, TNT Sports has made the decision not to make the showpiece games available free of charge, which, according to a report from The Guardian, has frustrated UEFA.
Last season, fans could tune in to watch the Champions League final on YouTube or by signing up for free for discovery+, which was the streaming partner of TNT Sports before the recent switch to HBO Max.
Watch the Champions League final 2026 on TV and live stream
The Champions League final 2026 will be shown live onTNT Sports 1and HBO Max.
All three European finals, including the Champions League decider, will be available for no extra cost to all HBO Max subscribers on any Monthly or Saver Plan – starting from Basic with Ads (£4.99/month) and above.
There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.
You can also access TNT Sports via HBO Max and stream directly to your smart TV.
You can watch the match on TNT Sports via a HBO Max sport pass without signing up to a contract.
Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the HBO Max app.
HBO Max is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: hbomax.com
Stranger Things could've looked a whole lot different.
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The Duffer brothers, creators of the Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things, have revealed that another actor was actually their first choice for the role of Hopper.
As played by David Harbour, the disgruntled sheriff of Hawkins, Indiana was one of the series' most sympathetic and popular characters, as well as one of the most important, given his close relationship to both Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder).
But what if it had all been different?
Apparently, Harbour was the Duffers' second choice for the part of Hopper - and only secured the role after their favoured star turned it down.
Speaking on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, the Duffers revealed that Hollywood star Billy Crudup was actually their preferred pick for Hopper.
"It was Billy Crudup," Matt Duffer confirmed, after fielding a pre-recorded question by none other than David Harbour himself. "Which is a very different– like, everything happens for a reason, right? So it’s like, once it kind of clicks into place. But yeah, Billy Crudup passed. I don’t think he was doing much TV at the time."
Crudup is best known for his roles in films such Almost Famous, Zack Snyder’s ill-fated Watchmen adaption and Alien: Covenant, though he’s returned to prominence in recent years by playing Cory Ellison in the Apple TV drama The Morning Show alongside Jennifer Anniston and Reese Witherspoon.
For his role as Ellison, Crudup has won two Emmys for best supporting actor in a drama series.
Speaking on the audition process for Hopper, Ross Duffer admitted that, after Crudup passed on the role, Harbour came in to read for the part on the advice of the show’s casting director.
"He came and read and he just did one take," he remembered of the time. "We weren’t even there, we just saw the tape and it was just so clear: this is Hopper. We cast him then and there."
Harbour ended up playing Hopper for all five seasons of Stranger Things, and earned two Emmy nominations during his time on the series; for best supporting actor in 2017 and 2018.
Even though Stranger Things ended its run with a blockbuster fifth season earlier this year, the world of the show continues with various spin-offs in the running.
Ginny Weasley will be played by a new actor in season 2.
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While we are yet to see a single episode from the Harry Potter TV series, plans are moving on apace for the already confirmed second season based on JK Rowling's second book, The Chamber of Secrets.
Now, it has been confirmed that one central role will be recast, with the young actor playing Ginny Weasley, Gracie Cochrane, having dropped out after one season.
The news was confirmed by Deadline as season 1 is wrapping production, with Cochrane and her family saying in a statement: "Due to unforeseen circumstances Gracie has made the challenging decision to step away from her role as Ginny Weasley in the HBO Harry Potter series after season 1.
"Her time as part of the Harry Potter world has been truly wonderful, and she is deeply grateful to Lucy Bevan and the entire production team for creating such an unforgettable experience. Gracie is very excited about the opportunities her future holds."
Meanwhile, HBO said in a statement: "We support Gracie Cochrane and her family’s decision not to return for the next season of HBO’s Harry Potter series, and we are grateful for her work on season one of the show. We wish Gracie and her family the best."
For those who know their Potter, they will be well aware that Ginny plays a crucial role in The Chamber of Secrets.
Back in August 2025, an image was released of the actors playing the Weasley children, including Ron star Alastair Stout, Ginny star Cochrane, Fred star Tristan Harland, George star Gabriel Harland and Percy star Ruari Spooner.
The first season of the Harry Potter TV series is set to arrive on HBO Max this Christmas.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has faced backlash in some quarters due to her views on transgender rights.
In 2020, she published a lengthy statement detailing her stance on sex and gender debates – the essay was criticised and disputed by LGBTQ+ charities including Stonewall.
Rowling has also shared her views on social media, including in a 2024 post on X (formerly Twitter), in which she insisted that "there are no trans kids" and opposed the idea that a child can be "born in the wrong body".
In May 2025, Rowling set up the JK Rowling Women's Fund, which describes itself as offering legal funding support to "individuals and organisations fighting to retain women’s sex-based rights".
Harry Potter actors including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, have distanced themselves from Rowling's views and have issued statements supporting the transgender community.
Others, including Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter and Jim Broadbent, have defended the author from the criticism she has received.
Radio Times brings you the details about the Nations Championship 2026 rugby, including date and TV schedule.
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Rugby union fans rejoice! The inaugural season of the Nations Championship roars into life this summer.
The new tournament is a shake-up to the international calendar and brings together the top 12 teams in the world for six rounds of fixtures, which will set up a thrilling finals weekend.
The nations are split into two geographic conferences, with the Northern Hemisphere sides hosting the first three rounds in July and the Southern Hemisphere teams returning the favour in November.
The winner of each conference will compete for the first Nations Championship title at the end of November on finals weekend, when all 12 teams will be in action at Twickenham.
It promises to be a thrilling ride, which will see the best players and teams in the world go head-to-head.
Radio Times brings you the details about the Nations Championship 2026 rugby, including date and kick-off time.
When is the Nations Championship 2026?
The inaugural season of the Nations Championship starts with the first round of matches on Saturday 4 July 2026 and will conclude with the final at Twickenham on Sunday 29 November 2026.
It will be split into three parts. The Southern Hemisphere Series runs from Saturday 4 July until Saturday 18 July, the Northern Hemisphere Series runs from Friday 6 November to Saturday 21 November, and the finals run from Friday 27 November to Sunday 29 November.
Where is the Nations Championship 2026?
The Southern Hemisphere teams will play three home games against Northern Hemisphere teams in July,
Each team will play three home games during the series in their hemisphere and three away games during the series in the other hemisphere.
The six finals will all be played at Twickenham, in London, across Friday 27, Saturday 28, and Sunday 29 November.
Watch the Nations Championship 2026 on TV and live stream
UK fans can watch the Nations Championship 2026 rugby exclusively on ITV.
All 42 matches from this year's tournament will be available free-to-air on ITV channels and streamed on ITVX.
As part of a deal with Six Nations Rugby, the broadcaster will have exclusive rights for the first two seasons of the Nations Championship, in 2026 and 2028.
Nations Championship 2026 TV scheduleSouthern Hemisphere Series
Saturday 4 July
New Zealand v France (TBC, Christchurch) ITV / ITVX
Japan v Italy (TBC, Tokyo) ITV / ITVX
Australia v Ireland (TBC, Sydney) ITV / ITVX
Fiji v Wales (TBC, Cardiff) ITV / ITVX
South Africa v England (TBC, Johannesburg) ITV / ITVX
Argentina v Scotland (TBC, Cordoba) ITV / ITVX
Saturday 11 July
New Zealand v Italy (TBC, Wellington) ITV / ITVX
Australia v France (TBC, Brisbane) ITV / ITVX
Japan v Ireland (TBC, Newcastle, Australia) ITV / ITVX
Fiji v England (TBC, Liverpool) ITV / ITVX
South Africa v Scotland (TBC, Pretoria) ITV / ITVX
Argentina v Wales (TBC, San Juan) ITV / ITVX
Saturday 18 July
New Zealand v Ireland (TBC, Auckland) ITV / ITVX
Japan v France (TBC, Tokyo) ITV / ITVX
Australia v Italy (TBC, Perth) ITV / ITVX
Fiji v Scotland (TBC, Edinburgh) ITV / ITVX
South Africa v Wales (TBC, Durban) ITV / ITVX
Argentina v England (TBC, Santiago del Estero) ITV / ITVX
Northern Hemisphere Series
Friday 6 November
Ireland v Argentina (TBC, Dublin) ITV / ITVX
Saturday 7 November
Italy v South Africa (TBC, Turin) ITV / ITVX
Scotland v New Zealand (TBC, Edinburgh) ITV / ITVX
Wales v Japan (TBC, Cardiff) ITV / ITVX
France v Fiji (TBC, Lyon) ITV / ITVX
Sunday 8 November
England v Australia (TBC, London) ITV / ITVX
Friday 13 November
France v South Africa (TBC, Paris) ITV / ITVX
Saturday 14 November
Italy v Argentina (TBC, Genoa) ITV / ITVX
Wales v New Zealand (TBC, Cardiff) ITV / ITVX
England v Japan (TBC, London) ITV / ITVX
Ireland v Fiji (TBC, Dublin) ITV / ITVX
Sunday 15 November
Scotland v Australia (TBC, Edinburgh) ITV / ITVX
Saturday 21 November
England v New Zealand (TBC, London) ITV / ITVX
Scotland v Japan (TBC, Edinburgh) ITV / ITVX
Ireland v South Africa (TBC, Dublin) ITV / ITVX
Italy v Fiji (TBC, Udine) ITV / ITVX
Wales v Australia (TBC, Cardiff) ITV / ITVX
France v Argentina (TBC, Paris) ITV / ITVX
Finals
Friday 27 November
11th Place Final: Northern 6 v Southern 6 (4:40pm, Twickenham) ITV / ITVX
5th Place Final: Northern 3 v Southern 3 (8:10pm, Twickenham) ITV / ITVX
Saturday 28 November
9th Place Final: Northern 5 v Southern 5 (1:10pm, Twickenham) ITV / ITVX
3rd Place Final: Northern 2 v Southern 2 (4:40pm, Twickenham) ITV / ITVX
Sunday 29 November
7th Place Final: Northern 4 v Southern 4 (1:10pm, Twickenham) ITV / ITVX
New episodes of the crime thriller drop Wednesdays on Apple TV.
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Criminal Record star Cush Jumbo has opened up about receiving "amazing" feedback from serving police detectives for the gritty Apple TV crime drama.
The actor plays DS June Lenker in the hit series, co-starring opposite Doctor Who alum Peter Capaldi as seasoned veteran DCI Daniel Hegarty. The pair work on highly sensitive and urgent cases, the latest of which concerns a far-right extremist group.
Speaking to Radio Times at an Apple TV event ahead of the BAFTA TV Awards 2026, Jumbo revealed that she "loves" getting stuck into June's action sequences – but beyond the thrills, she argues it's an important step for portraying the character.
"I think it helps you to understand that there are real people out there doing these jobs, so you have to physically understand it before you can play it," she explained.
The actor, also known for Vera and The Good Fight, revealed that she'd received positive feedback from real detectives regarding the authenticity of her portrayal.
"The main thing to remember about this job is that most of them go home and are not allowed to talk about it to their partners, to their families," continued Jumbo.
"If you are working in police situations where you're dealing with very sensitive cases, you have no one to share it with apart from your team members – and some of those team members work alone, like June does."
She added: "It's been nice to hear from people being like, 'You're literally reflecting my experience and I don't even get to talk to anybody about it'."
Criminal Record is currently ranking among the most popular shows on Apple TV in the UK, with Jumbo admitting her own mother was ecstatic to see the show beating stiff competition from the likes of Jon Hamm's Your Friends & Neighbours.
Nevertheless, there has been no confirmation of a third season just yet. So what did Jumbo have to say on that front? "We would love it, but it's not up to us!"
Criminal Record season 2 is airing weekly on Apple TV, up until the season finale on Wednesday 10 June. Dustin Demri-Burns (Slow Horses), Luca Pasqualino (Rivals) and Luther Ford (Black Doves) also feature in the Criminal Record cast.
Seth Rogen said he was "amazed" by some of the people involved in the upcoming episodes.
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The Studio stars Seth Rogen and Ike Barinholtz have assured that the acclaimed Apple TV comedy won't be resting on its laurels in season 2 – describing it as "far more ambitious" than the first.
The showbiz comedy follows Matt Remick (Rogen) as an incoming Hollywood studio executive, who tries to balance a desire for artistic credibility with the (often conflicting) demand for big profits.
The series earned high praise for its frantic pace, involving several elaborate long single takes, with the stinging satire appearing painfully accurate to both movie buffs and industry workers.
"I would say [that] season 2, which we're in the midst of shooting right now, is far more ambitious. It's been very difficult to achieve, I say that as someone who was filming two days ago," he began.
"But as I'm seeing it come together, it's very exciting. It's really allowed us to work with some people that I'm amazed we've been able to work with, and go places I'm amazed we've been able to go."
Rogen continued: "I hope it makes the show even funnier and higher stakes, and more thoroughly giving people a peek behind the curtain."
The Studio co-star Ike Barinholtz, who plays Matt's friend and colleague Sal Saperstein, concurred that the second season of the show is on a "massive scale" – citing the show's recreation of the Venice Film Festival as a highlight.
"We have gone to different countries, we've gone to more cities, we've tackled bigger institutions – things like a film festival," explained Barinholtz. "We had more toys in season 2 and we played with them."
The first season featured an array of big-name guest stars and cameos, including director Martin Scorsese, actor Charlize Theron and Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, which brought the show's glitzy world to life to great effect.
On how the second chapter compares, Rogen added: "A couple of people do come back and there's many, many, many new ones as well. For me personally, it's an exciting part of the show, getting to work with so many people – filmmakers, actors – that I love.
"I think it makes the show even more specific, we really try to come up with stories that are curated for the guest stars as much as possible."
Hollywood legend Catherine O'Hara played a leading role in The Studio season 1, but sadly passed away before the second could commence filming. Rogen has opened up about returning to work on the show in her absence.
The votes for RT's Best Modern Comedy are in and the After Life star is celebrating in style. Plus the top 10 revealed.
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There is something heartening about a nation arguing over comedy. Not politics, not interest rates, not whether the bins have been collected, but which funny show over the past 15 years has made us laugh, wince, recognise ourselves and perhaps feel a little less alone.
British comedy has always done more than provide punchlines. At its best it captures the rhythms of everyday life: the awkwardness, the humiliations, the tiny acts of kindness that somehow matter most.
Thank you to everyone who put together our poll to find Britain's favourite modern comedy (take a bow senior writer David Craig) and all those who voted. The passion with which readers cast their votes and defend their favourites is a reminder that these programmes become woven into people's lives.
They are watched on sofas, quoted in offices and school playgrounds and are revisited during difficult times and endlessly recommended to friends.
How fortunate we are that Ricky Gervais, whose After Life took the top spot, embraced the poll with such generosity and enthusiasm. What emerges from his conversation with Caroline Frost is how certain stories endure.
Gervais remains as sharp, self-aware and unexpectedly thoughtful as ever. And as he reflects, people responded to After Life because "everyone has been through something like it".
Behind the jokes sits something recognisably human: grief, embarrassment, companionship and the struggle to keep calm and carry on. Which, when you think about it, is very British indeed.
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Following the stage play written by James Graham, Joseph Fiennes now brings England football manager Gareth Southgate to life on screen.
Comedian Marcus Brigstocke pays tribute to the genius Miles Davis, who supercharged jazz.
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Daniel Craig’s James Bond may have perished at the end of No Time to Die, but his influence is still being felt in subtle ways in the new video game 007 First Light.
Taking over in the iconic lead role, Irish actor Patrick Gibson is no stranger to Craig’s work on the big screen.
“Some of my earliest epic cinematic experiences were with Daniel Craig's Bond,” Gibson told Radio Times Gaming exclusively.
“When I started going to the movies, Craig was coming in, so it held a real personal place, which is a strange thing to then step into.”
In the build up to launch, we spoke to a number of the game’s developers, and the influence of Craig’s era came up a number of times. Here are three secret ways that the new game connects back to Craig.
The resurrection
Martin Emborg, narrative and cut-scene director on 007 First Light, had one particular Daniel Craig line in his mind during production of the game.
Emborg told us, “I think that where Craig left off, getting to do an origin story after that, is, of course, interesting and pretty cool. Craig has a line, I think it's Skyfall, where someone says, ‘Everybody needs a hobby. What's yours?’
“He's being asked what his hobby is, and he says, ‘Resurrection.’
“And I think that's so cool, and that's kind of been in the back of my head a little bit sometimes, though, obviously we're not associated with the films. We are doing our own thing.”
Nonetheless, with Bond on the record as saying that he enjoys some recreational resurrection, it is fun to think of First Light as the next reincarnation of the same talismanic character that Craig once embodied.
The combat
Thomas Marcham, senior combat designer on the game, told us at IO Interactive’s Brighton office that his team “went right the way back” and looked at all the films to hone a combat style for their playable Bond.
“We have a lot of object-throwing in the game, which is stuff we took from movies like Thunderball. Even really early on, you see this idea of Bond using the environment quite a lot. He's always doing something creative, so as we watch all of them, that seems to be a through-line through all of the movies.
“Less so in the books, because the combat is less described in the books. But in all the movies, you see this creativity in combat and this improvisation, where, often you're not really sure if he had a plan walking into the space, but once the fight starts, it seems like he has a plan, and stuff turns up”.
While all the movies' fights were taken into account, Daniel Craig's tenure was a particular influence on the game’s combat segments.
Marcham said: “We look to the Daniel Craig era a lot because the fight scenes are just incredible, right? They do a lot of really nice choreographed stuff in there. So we lift a lot of that, and then we add a lot of our own style to it as well, because we need to make a new Bond, right?
“He’s much younger and less experienced [in the game] than he's ever been before, and we need to show that in the fighting. So, while we do lift stuff from the Daniel Craig era, we also add a lot of stuff that's less military. So we add a lot of boxing and MMA inferences, stuff that you might have learned if you were just street fighting, for example.”
And is there a particular Daniel Craig fight scene that stuck in his mind? A moment that is fully indicative of his fighting style?
In Marcham’s words, “One of my favourite fight scenes is extremely brief. And it's in Skyfall, where he has a gun with one bullet. He wastes the one bullet, then somehow takes out five people.
“And I think that's the best kind of Bond style of fighting. It's something we tried to capture a lot in the game. It doesn't really matter if you've got a gun, it doesn't really matter if the odds are against you, so you have clever ways of turning it around. And that seems quintessentially Bond to us.”
Emborg also told us about another Craig-era connection, telling us, “We also worked very closely with the costume designer from No Time To Die, Suttirat Anne Larlarb, who worked on the game with us.
“The experience of working with her, and the kind of questions she asked about character in order to design their outfits, costumes, was just eye-opening, and some of the greatest conversations about character I've had.
“It also really shows how underestimated that sort of thing is in games, maybe, where costumes are very often... there are amazing concept artists for sure... but when you're talking about something like Bond, it’s like, ‘How does a suit drape?' Like, ‘What's the cut of a jacket?’
“It’s something that you need an eye and an understanding for. And working with someone like Suttirat on a very high level. She's worked on, obviously, a bunch of other movies, as well. It was a great joy and elevated the game for sure.”
Costumes in games aren't often spoken about, but Emborg insists, "It is storytelling, and so, his jacket... a great amount of energy and effort went into deciding that jacket. So, what does it say about him? We discussed a lot about him being like a young Bond, youth, but being a rebel. We looked at Rebel Without A Cause, you know, that red jacket.
“And then we talked a lot about, you know, there's a Navy heritage to it, as well, also in the material choice. So, you know, all those things come together, and while it's not like people are gonna like look up at the billboard and go like, 'Oh, that jacket tells me the entire thing', that's what builds the character at the end of the day.”
And did Larlarb share any behind the scenes stories from the No Time To Die film production? Emboar says, “Yeah. A little bit. There are some fun stories, for sure, that I'm sure I can't share.”
In true Bond fashion, those anecdotes must be classified. But it is interesting to know that this new game, despite rebooting Bond as a trainee agent with a new actor in the role, does have numerous ties back to the Daniel Craig era.
Will First Light be remembered as fondly as Craig’s years in the role? Only time will tell, but the developers are clearly confident. They’re already talking about sequels.
Aaron Sorkin's riveting, award-winning stage adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird returns to the West End for a strictly limited season this summer. The seminal American novel about racial injustice and childhood innocence became a Broadway and West End sensation with star-studded seasons on both sides of the Atlantic and is currently thrilling audiences across the UK and Ireland in a sell-out national tour.
Successful lawyer, Atticus Finch, encourages kindness and empathy in his children, but is pushed to the limits of these qualities himself when he resolves to uncover the truth in a town that seems determined to hide it. Acclaimed stage and screen actor Richard Coyle (Player Kings, Macbeth, Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore) returns to this iconic production as Atticus Finch, reprising the role he played to great critical acclaim in the 2022 West End production.
Set in 1934 Alabama, To Kill a Mockingbird was inspired by novelist Harper Lee's own childhood and has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature and was long at the top of the banned book lists.
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Why has After Life been voted the Best Modern Comedy in the RT poll? Ricky Gervais reveals what makes it so special — and shares his own Top 10 Comedies
Why has After Life been voted the Best Modern Comedy in the RT poll? Ricky Gervais reveals what makes it so special — and shares his own Top 10 Comedies
When Ricky Gervais appears on screen for our Zoom chat, it could be a scene straight out of Extras, his merciless comedy lampooning all that is self-important about Hollywood and its luminaries. Behind him, I count at least five Bafta Awards, two Golden Globes and, on a low shelf, almost as an afterthought, an Emmy. “Are those in case I had forgotten what you’ve done?” I ask. “Well, it’s my office…” he starts, before breaking into a trademark Gervais howl of laughter. “I could have faced the camera in another direction, I know.”
If any homegrown entertainer deserves to have their trophies up front and centre, it’s Gervais. Since breaking into the public consciousness and changing the rhythm of British comedy for ever with his mockumentary series The Office in 2001, the Reading-born comedian, actor, writer and director has enjoyed a hit rate second to none.
As well as executive producing the US version of the show, he and co-creator Stephen Merchant followed up with Extras and Life’s Too Short, while Gervais also created Derek and, notoriously and gloriously, hosted the Golden Globe Awards five times, making it quite clear on each occasion how little he thought of every superstar in the room.
Now he can add another one to the trophy list – coming top in the RT poll to find Britain’s best modern comedy, where our readers voted for their favourite show of the past 15 years. The winner is After Life, Gervais’s bittersweet tale of recent widower Tony and his journey back to, if not happiness, then contentment, after losing his wife to cancer. Sweetly, he says he’s “thrilled” to be pocketing this victory.
Considering the other titles in a pedigree list, why does he think this show, which finished four years ago, has landed so well? “Well, if I’m being totally honest, the answer is because it’s on Netflix, the biggest platform in the world, with 300 million subscribers. That helped,” he grins. “But I also think it resonated because everyone has been through something like it, and people like seeing themselves on telly.”
As Tony Johnson, Gervais paints a convincing portrait of a man swimming in a pool of bottomless grief. Finding little joy in his job on a local newspaper, or at home, where he watches endless videos of his late wife, Tony ultimately aborts an attempt to take his own life in order to feed his dog Brandy, a scene-stealing German Shepherd.
“It wasn’t meant to be about grief,” Gervais says of his original inspiration for the show. “The idea came around 2017, when cancel culture meant people started being careful of what they said. I wanted to write a comedy about a bloke who doesn’t care any more. I thought, ‘Why wouldn’t you? If you were going to kill yourself and didn’t. Why were you going to? Because you thought you’d lost everything. And why didn’t you? Because the dog was hungry.’ It all started from there, and it got deeper.
Then, after the first series, people came up to me,” he continues, “and I realised everyone was grieving – they all thought it was about them. You don’t get over it. Someone told me, grief is like a heavy backpack, it doesn’t get lighter, you just get better at carrying it. So it became a study of grief, and it resonated.
“I spoke to a friend who works with the Samaritans, and they said, ‘Please don’t ever make Tony go through with it,’ so, for the first time, I was conscious of the responsibility. I don’t feel responsible for a middle manager in an office in Slough, and I don’t feel responsible for portraying Hollywood in Extras, but this time, I thought, ‘I’ve got to do this right. I’ve got to be bothered’.”
Although Gervais has often acted in other projects, including the Night at the Museum films and Muppets Most Wanted, it’s the body of work that he has created, written, directed and starred in that has had the most impact. How does he balance those tasks? Does he see himself in a role from the beginning?
“It all comes at once,” he explains. “My influences are mostly from real life, and I write about what I know, where I’ve been, how I’ve felt. I’m fascinated by humanity, and all those things that seem trivial: embarrassment, ego, jealousy. I don’t think most people sit down and ask, ‘What’s the point of life?’ They say, ‘Why is Jack such an idiot?’ Most of us are living in a safe sort of society, where your firstborn isn’t dying of dysentery and you’re not being shot at. The worst thing that happens is a waiter being rude to you.”
David Jason recently told RT that the secret to Only Fools and Horses was that it wasn’t a comedy, but a drama that happened to have characters doing funny things, and Gervais believes the same is true of After Life. “People ask me, ‘Is it a comedy or a drama?’ I say, ‘Well, it’s real life. What’s yours? A bit of both.’ You can’t have a group of people telling jokes all the time, it’s wearing. Realism is interesting enough. In my shows, no one gets a gun, no one sees an alien. You just want the people you love doing things in a funny way. When you write a film, it’s beginning, middle and end; sitcoms are just middle. The victories are tiny, like in The Office when David Brent told Chris Finch to f*** off. That was massive.”
Another theme running through Gervais’s work is the power of kindness; no person gets left behind. As Penelope Wilton’s sage friend Anne tells Tony in the latter, “It’s not all about you.” However, Gervais is a rare entertainer who can justifiably decide it is all about him, shelves bulging with trophies and all. Even in his Golden Globes-hosting schtick of telling his A-list audience, “if you do win tonight, remember that no one cares about that award as much as you do… don’t get emotional, it’s embarrassing,” he’s still highly paid and centre stage. What are his own checks and balances?
Gervais comes from a family who worked or still work in the care sector. He’s had the same woman, TV producer turned novelist Janet Fallon (who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer herself), by his side since 1982, and donates millions to animal charities. He adds now: “Was it Oprah Winfrey who said, ‘If you don’t know who you are by the time you become famous, it will define you.’ I didn’t have any money until I was 40, so the work is done.”
Gervais can also claim to be one of our most successful exports Stateside. As well as the millions he has earned, he has a home in New York, buddies like Larry David, and a string of Netflix stand-up comedy specials, including a record-breaking turn at the Hollywood Bowl. But in his work, he remains palpably British. “People ask me, ‘Why are your characters so grotesque?’ We’re force-fed people like George Clooney as a doctor, but it’s a false expectation of life. We look like me and David Earl [After Life’s Brian]. There’s nothing funny about being cool and handsome.”
Runner-up in our best modern comedy poll is Detectorists, the creation of Gervais’s fellow Office alumnus, Mackenzie Crook, whom Gervais persuaded to direct as well as write. “I told Mackenzie, ‘Why are you telling someone else what you want? You’re there anyway.’” The gentle, bucolic comedy is very different from the coarser, more vulgar world of After Life, but Gervais sees a shared sensibility: “Nothing huge, nothing surreal, just minute, tiny things. It’s the silences, the pauses, the naturalism.”
No bum jokes or C-bombs in Detectorists, though. Why does Gervais reach for them? “Because those people do exist, so I just like to throw them all in.” Drama and comedy, rude and gentle, After Life is also intensely revealing. Through “Tony”, with his great love for his partner, his happiness with his dog, his great consolation in the tiniest nonsenses of all human life, it’s clearly an extremely personal work. Will Gervais ever create such an expansive, self-exploring piece again?
“I don’t know,” he admits. “You don’t know you’re changing when you’re changing, you have to look back. I worked in an office for years, so I wrote about it. I’d been in entertainment for a couple of years when I wrote Extras. Derek came out of my family working in care homes. But it’s never the sit- or the com. It’s the people, always the people. “If I had one central message in my comedy, it would be that we’re all idiots, so it’s all OK.”
Radio hosts Jordan North and Sian Welby are set to make cameo appearances in Toy Story 5, Disney has confirmed.
The fifth instalment in the Toy Story franchise is set to follow Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang as they face a new challenge in the form of a high-tech, frog-shaped smart tablet known as Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee).
North is set to voice Garden Gnome in the UK release of the Pixar film, while Welby will play Inflatable Flamingo (pictured below), though further details of their characters remain under wraps.
Welby said in a statement: "The characters and world of Toy Story have formed such an iconic part of so many people’s childhoods, including mine, so being part of the journey has been a dream come true!"
North added: "Being part of Toy Story 5 is a pinch‑me moment. I grew up loving these films, so getting to join the gang is pretty surreal and special."
The main voice cast includes Tom Hanks, who's returning to voice Woody – although fans were quick to notice that the character was looking a little different in the most recent trailer – while Tim Allen is also reporting for duty as Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack is back as the cowgirl Jessie.
Alongside Lee, other new additions to the cast include Ernie Hudson, Craig Robinson and Conan O'Brien.
North is best known for co-hosting Capital Breakfast alongside Welby and Chris Stark, as well as for his previous work on BBC Radio 1.
And he is no stranger to the world of animated movies, having previously voiced Mr Hack in Richard Curtis’s 2024 film That Christmas.
Meanwhile, alongside Capital Breakfast, Welby is known for serving as a regular presenter on ITV’s This Morning.
Toy Story 5 will premiere in cinemas on 19 June 2026.
KATSEYE doing their first UK tour? That's what I'd call Gnarly.
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From Girls Aloud to Spice Girls, Sugababes, Destiny's Child and more, it's clear that the world loves a girl group.
And judging by the huge success of new international girl group KATSEYE , this love is still going strong.
KATSEYE were formed in 2023 thanks to the reality TV series Dream Academy, where singers competed to become a part of pop's buzziest new girl group owned by Hybe and Geffen Records.
The successful six, Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae, have skyrocketed to fame since, performing at the Grammys and starring in a now iconic ad for Gap.
Later this year, the group will be embarking on the WILDWORLD tour, which includes two UK dates. Here's how you can get tickets to see KATSEYE today.
There are a number of pre-sales going live earlier in the week. If you're eligible for any of these pre-sales, we'd recommend making use of them, as demand for general sale tickets will be extremely high.
Co-op pre-sale (from 10am on Monday 18 May until 10am on Wednesday 20 May): Manchester
Priority from O2 pre-sale (from 10am on Monday 18 May until 10am on Wednesday 20 May): Manchester
EYEKONS pre-sale (from 11am on Wednesday 20 May until 2pm on Wednesday 20 May): London, Manchester
KATSEYE.WORLD pre-sale (from 3pm on Wednesday 20 May until 10pm on Wednesday 20 May): Manchester, London
Album pre-order pre-sale (from 3pm on Wednesday 20 May until 10pm on Wednesday 20 May): London, Manchester
Yes! Hospitality tickets for KATSEYE's Manchester show are available to purchase at Seat Unique, with prices still to be confirmed.
While they come at a higher price point, hospitality packages are a great way of ensuring you get your hands on tickets for shows that are in ultra-high demand.
Plus, hospitality tickets come with a whole range of benefits depending on the package you choose. These can include things like private suites, premium seating and food and drink.
Will Manon be performing at the KATSEYE 2026 tour?
Much has been said about band member Manon's departure from the group earlier this year.
In February, it was revealed that Manon would be taking a hiatus from KATSEYE to focus on her health and wellbeing, according to statements released by her management team, as well as HYBE and Geffen Records.
While many fans have hoped to see her return to the stage soon, this doesn't look likely for the 2026 tour. She did not perform with the group at Coachella or Lollapalooza, and promotional imagery for the tour on Ticketmaster and Live Nation features only the other five KATSEYE members.
As this is KATSEYE's first-ever UK tour, tickets are set to be in very high demand.
Be sure to get online at least 30 minutes before tickets go on sale in order to beat the Ticketmaster queue. You should also have your Ticketmaster login details to hand to avoid any potential delays at checkout.
Tickets are also available for the London O2 show at AXS, where demand may be slightly lower.
When Ricky Gervais appears on screen for our Zoom chat, it could be a scene straight out of Extras, his merciless comedy lampooning all that is self-important about Hollywood and its luminaries. Behind him, I count at least five Bafta Awards, two Golden Globes and, on a low shelf, almost as an afterthought, an Emmy. “Are those in case I had forgotten what you’ve done?” I ask. “Well, it’s my office…” he starts, before breaking into a trademark Gervais howl of laughter. “I could have faced the camera in another direction, I know.”
If any homegrown entertainer deserves to have their trophies up front and centre, it’s Gervais. Since breaking into the public consciousness and changing the rhythm of British comedy for ever with his mockumentary series The Office in 2001, the Reading-born comedian, actor, writer and director has enjoyed a hit rate second to none.
As well as executive producing the US version of the show, he and co-creator Stephen Merchant followed up with Extras and Life’s Too Short, while Gervais also created Derek and, notoriously and gloriously, hosted the Golden Globe Awards five times, making it quite clear on each occasion how little he thought of every superstar in the room.
Now he can add another one to the trophy list – coming top in the RT poll to find Britain’s best modern comedy, where our readers voted for their favourite show of the past 15 years. The winner is After Life, Gervais’s bittersweet tale of recent widower Tony and his journey back to, if not happiness, then contentment, after losing his wife to cancer. Sweetly, he says he’s “thrilled” to be pocketing this victory.
Considering the other titles in a pedigree list, why does he think this show, which finished four years ago, has landed so well? “Well, if I’m being totally honest, the answer is because it’s on Netflix, the biggest platform in the world, with 300 million subscribers. That helped,” he grins. “But I also think it resonated because everyone has been through something like it, and people like seeing themselves on telly.”
As Tony Johnson, Gervais paints a convincing portrait of a man swimming in a pool of bottomless grief. Finding little joy in his job on a local newspaper, or at home, where he watches endless videos of his late wife, Tony ultimately aborts an attempt to take his own life in order to feed his dog Brandy, a scene-stealing German Shepherd.
“It wasn’t meant to be about grief,” Gervais says of his original inspiration for the show. “The idea came around 2017, when cancel culture meant people started being careful of what they said. I wanted to write a comedy about a bloke who doesn’t care any more. I thought, ‘Why wouldn’t you? If you were going to kill yourself and didn’t. Why were you going to? Because you thought you’d lost everything. And why didn’t you? Because the dog was hungry.’ It all started from there, and it got deeper.
Then, after the first series, people came up to me,” he continues, “and I realised everyone was grieving – they all thought it was about them. You don’t get over it. Someone told me, grief is like a heavy backpack, it doesn’t get lighter, you just get better at carrying it. So it became a study of grief, and it resonated.
“I spoke to a friend who works with the Samaritans, and they said, ‘Please don’t ever make Tony go through with it,’ so, for the first time, I was conscious of the responsibility. I don’t feel responsible for a middle manager in an office in Slough, and I don’t feel responsible for portraying Hollywood in Extras, but this time, I thought, ‘I’ve got to do this right. I’ve got to be bothered’.”
Although Gervais has often acted in other projects, including the Night at the Museum films and Muppets Most Wanted, it’s the body of work that he has created, written, directed and starred in that has had the most impact. How does he balance those tasks? Does he see himself in a role from the beginning?
“It all comes at once,” he explains. “My influences are mostly from real life, and I write about what I know, where I’ve been, how I’ve felt. I’m fascinated by humanity, and all those things that seem trivial: embarrassment, ego, jealousy. I don’t think most people sit down and ask, ‘What’s the point of life?’ They say, ‘Why is Jack such an idiot?’ Most of us are living in a safe sort of society, where your firstborn isn’t dying of dysentery and you’re not being shot at. The worst thing that happens is a waiter being rude to you.”
David Jason recently told RT that the secret to Only Fools and Horses was that it wasn’t a comedy, but a drama that happened to have characters doing funny things, and Gervais believes the same is true of After Life. “People ask me, ‘Is it a comedy or a drama?’ I say, ‘Well, it’s real life. What’s yours? A bit of both.’ You can’t have a group of people telling jokes all the time, it’s wearing. Realism is interesting enough. In my shows, no one gets a gun, no one sees an alien. You just want the people you love doing things in a funny way. When you write a film, it’s beginning, middle and end; sitcoms are just middle. The victories are tiny, like in The Office when David Brent told Chris Finch to f*** off. That was massive.”
Another theme running through Gervais’s work is the power of kindness; no person gets left behind. As Penelope Wilton’s sage friend Anne tells Tony in the latter, “It’s not all about you.” However, Gervais is a rare entertainer who can justifiably decide it is all about him, shelves bulging with trophies and all. Even in his Golden Globes-hosting schtick of telling his A-list audience, “if you do win tonight, remember that no one cares about that award as much as you do… don’t get emotional, it’s embarrassing,” he’s still highly paid and centre stage. What are his own checks and balances?
Gervais comes from a family who worked or still work in the care sector. He’s had the same woman, TV producer turned novelist Janet Fallon (who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer herself), by his side since 1982, and donates millions to animal charities. He adds now: “Was it Oprah Winfrey who said, ‘If you don’t know who you are by the time you become famous, it will define you.’ I didn’t have any money until I was 40, so the work is done.”
Gervais can also claim to be one of our most successful exports Stateside. As well as the millions he has earned, he has a home in New York, buddies like Larry David, and a string of Netflix stand-up comedy specials, including a record-breaking turn at the Hollywood Bowl. But in his work, he remains palpably British. “People ask me, ‘Why are your characters so grotesque?’ We’re force-fed people like George Clooney as a doctor, but it’s a false expectation of life. We look like me and David Earl [After Life’s Brian]. There’s nothing funny about being cool and handsome.”
Runner-up in our best modern comedy poll is Detectorists, the creation of Gervais’s fellow Office alumnus, Mackenzie Crook, whom Gervais persuaded to direct as well as write. “I told Mackenzie, ‘Why are you telling someone else what you want? You’re there anyway.’” The gentle, bucolic comedy is very different from the coarser, more vulgar world of After Life, but Gervais sees a shared sensibility: “Nothing huge, nothing surreal, just minute, tiny things. It’s the silences, the pauses, the naturalism.”
No bum jokes or C-bombs in Detectorists, though. Why does Gervais reach for them? “Because those people do exist, so I just like to throw them all in.” Drama and comedy, rude and gentle, After Life is also intensely revealing. Through “Tony”, with his great love for his partner, his happiness with his dog, his great consolation in the tiniest nonsenses of all human life, it’s clearly an extremely personal work. Will Gervais ever create such an expansive, self-exploring piece again?
“I don’t know,” he admits. “You don’t know you’re changing when you’re changing, you have to look back. I worked in an office for years, so I wrote about it. I’d been in entertainment for a couple of years when I wrote Extras. Derek came out of my family working in care homes. But it’s never the sit- or the com. It’s the people, always the people. “If I had one central message in my comedy, it would be that we’re all idiots, so it’s all OK.”
The results are in from our poll to find your favourite modern comedy – and it’s clear that British TV is still in a league of its own
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Democracy has prevailed – and its results, as always, make for interesting reading. In February, when RT asked our readers to vote for their favourite modern British comedy, we set out to dispel the negativity that can characterise conversations on the current state of the genre. To this end, we focused on shows that started from 2010 onwards, which, controversially, barred treasured 21st-century series such as The Office, Gavin & Stacey and Peep Show from being included in the longlist.
Although the absence of these shows – among others – was undoubtedly felt by fans, our aim was to produce a result distinct from any other polls we’ve seen in the past. In the process, we sought to elevate the next generation of “all-time greats”. British comedy has been one of our proudest exports for decades, but we can only protect its premier status for future generations if we celebrate recent efforts as enthusiastically as the genre-defining classics.
Once more our thanks go to our industry panel – which included experts, from commissioners to writers, from actors to stand-up comics, of all ages and backgrounds – who whittled 15 years of British comedy from nearly 100 prospects to a longlist of 25 contenders. These 25 formed our readers’ poll, voted on earlier this year, with the results now revealed here.
Those results certainly prove that there are still plenty of laughs to be had – clearly, while the comedy genre faces the same challenges as the wider British television industry (if not more acutely), reports of its “death” have been greatly exaggerated. This is no clearer than in our top 10, which shows the impressive breadth of comedies that struck a chord with viewers in the past decade and a half.
Our cover star, unfiltered comic Ricky Gervais, remains the king of the UK comedy scene, with fans showing up to propel After Life to the top spot. Never a stranger to controversy, the prolific writer’s blend of sharp-tongued commentary and unflinching poignancy remains irresistible to many viewers. But as you go down the list, it’s clear our national taste extends much further.
Gervais’s former co-star in The Office Mackenzie Crook takes second place, bringing a different flavour entirely. Detectorists found its way into our hearts with less provocative characters who could deliver big laughs all the same. This understated sitcom turns the spotlight on the beauty of the British countryside, its communities and the passions that can bring unexpected groups together.
And coming in at a close third, haunted-house sitcom Ghosts carries the torch for the larger-than-life characters, creative wordplay and fast-paced physical comedy pioneered by the likes of Fawlty Towers. Of all the shows in our top 10, this one probably brought the most families together, with the spooks of Button House delighting viewers of all ages.
Your votes determined the final result and we thank everyone who took part in helping to imagine the future of British comedy.
Looking ahead, from Small Prophets to Amandaland, and from Here We Go to Twenty Twenty Six, there’s every reason to believe we’ll have many more modern favourites to cheer for in 10 years’ time.
When it comes to individuals in contention, Ant & Dec are once again in competition for the TV Presenter award – will they be able to claim it back after Gary Lineker broke their 23-year streak in 2025?
The decision is in your hands: read on for the full details for how to vote in the 2026 National Television Awards below, and to find the full longlist.
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Just when Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) thought he'd seen the back of abuser Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon) in Coronation Street, she makes a sinister return next week.
Megan watches from afar as he contemplates jumping off the scaffolding surrounding the corner shop, and then secretly passes her phone number onto him.
Elsewhere, Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) is ambushed by a group of internet trolls, Alya Nazir's (Sair Khan) cousin Idris (Junade Khan) arrives in Weatherfield - and eyes up Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson), and Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin) vies for a new job.
Here's everything happening in Coronation Street between Monday, 25 and Friday, 29 May.
5 Coronation Street spoilers for next week1. Megan Walsh attempts to make contact with Will Driscoll
Will is left reeling in the café when Sam rounds on him, branding him evil and wishing him dead. He has no idea that Sam is suffering hallucinations, and that this response has been largely unwarranted.
A tearful Ben later confides in Eva that Megan has destroyed Will’s life. Crushed by everything he has heard, Will climbs the scaffolding in the shop yard and swigs vodka from the bottle.
Asha spots him and quickly texts Maggie for help, while Hope races to the Rovers. Maggie heads up onto the scaffolding and urges Will to take back control of his life.
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As the Driscolls watch anxiously from below, can Maggie attempts to persuade him down. Unnoticed by the family, Megan looks on from a distance.
Later, Hope admits to Will that she saw him with Megan and urges him to tell his dad the truth. As Will picks up his coat, a note falls from his pocket. Realising it contains Megan’s new mobile number, he's left with a difficult decision.
Hope then suggests to Will that they revise together, prompting Ruby to tell Fiz and Tyrone that her sister clearly fancies him. Fiz warns Hope not to get too involved as he's clearly troubled.
Will and Hope settle down to revise English, unaware that Eva is listening from the hallway. When Hope compares the chaos of Will’s love life to Romeo and Juliet, Will bursts out laughing and Eva is pleased to hear them getting along.
But when Fiz arrives unexpectedly, how will she react?
2. A series of flashbacks reveal more about Theo Silverton's murder
George and Christina attempt to make peace with Todd, but he gives them a frosty reception. Mary also tries to smooth things over, only for Todd to announce he is moving in with Sarah.
Sarah later leaves Kit - who has gone away to Glasgow - a voicemail, explaining that Todd is staying for a few days and urging him to hurry home because she misses him.
Danielle pays for Theo’s funeral flowers, leading Tracy to wonder if she is expecting a sizeable inheritance. George soon suggests that could point to a motive for murder.
Todd is later shaken by a phone call and tells Sarah he will not be attending Theo’s funeral. Danielle publicly accuses Todd of murdering Theo for his life insurance money, though Mary jumps to his defence and even jokes that perhaps she killed Theo herself, forcing Danielle to leave.
However, Ryan follows her outside and reveals that he spotted her on the night of the murder.
As tensions continue to rise, one witness lies to the police about their movements on the night Theo died. A series of flashbacks finally uncovers the truth, revealing exactly what they saw and did, and what exactly forced them to remain silent.
At the end of the week, Ryan shares his suspicions about Danielle with Lisa, who takes her in for questioning. Could Danielle now be the prime suspect?
3. Daniel Osbourne is attacked by vile internet trolls
Daniel confides in Ken that Bertie is being bullied because of the vile social media posts and vows to confront Truthteller. Back at the flat, Jodie reads Daniel’s furious online reply, but when Daniel catches her looking at his phone, will she admit the truth?
Daniel later tells Jodie he has reported the trolling to the police and they intend to investigate.
Unable to sleep, Daniel scrolls through the abusive posts online. Jodie points out that Truthteller has not posted for some time and suggests others have simply joined in, but as Daniel approaches No.1, he is ambushed by two lads.
They cover him in paint and film themselves hurling insults, while he lashes out and threatens to kill them.
Ken urges Daniel to take another holiday to clear his head, only for Daniel to admit he never actually went away to the Lake District and instead hid in his flat with Jodie as his only support. Shocked, Ken insists Bertie deserves better from his father.
Later, Daniel notices that Truthteller has deleted all the abusive posts and seemingly vanished. Relieved, he gathers Ken, Tracy, Alya and Jodie in the Bistro to celebrate.
Is the ordeal really over?
4. Betsy Swain and Dylan Wilson battle it out for a job
There could be some fresh devastation for Betsy on the horizon as she finds herself fighting against boyfriend Dylan for a job at Speed Daal.
Leanne gives the young couple a trial shift at the Pakistani street food restaurant, though explains that there is only one job available and they will each have to prove themselves.
5. Alya Nazir's cousin Idris makes his mark on Weatherfield
Brody heads off for a run while a young lad named Damo scrambles out of a car nearby.
During his own trial shift at Speed Daal, he's left humiliated when a group of rowdy businessmen spill curry all over his trainers. Mysterious newcomer Idris suddenly steps in and takes control of the situation by demanding compensation for the ruined trainers and throwing the men out.
Alya warmly embraces Idris, and Leanne recognises him as Kal’s cousin. While he receives a warm reception from some residents, Adam immediately takes a disliking.
Idris reveals he has bought a property agency in Manchester, and Brody quickly jumps in to ask for help. But away from prying eyes, Idris grabs Damo and leads him into the ginnel.
What is their game?
Later in the week, Daniel’s temper later erupts in Speed Daal when he spots Idris laughing at footage of him being targeted online.
Idris soon offers Brody his first job, explaining that he is renting a flat in the precinct after the previous tenant disappeared, leaving the place needing a complete clear out. However, when Alya, Adam and Idris celebrate Eid together, she suggests that her cousin should stay with them instead.
Leanne later stands up to a thug and sends him packing, leaving Idris impressed. He invites her for a drink in the Rovers and, as they grow closer, he leans in for a kiss.
Alya seems alarmed when Leanne admits their passion and warns her to stay well away from Idris. It seems like he's quite the womaniser, as he's soon spotted flirting with Tracy!
The first of these is Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), who behaves recklessly after having his catheter removed and finds himself spending the night in a cell. Will he explain to wife Moira (Natalie J Robb) about what happened, or will his pride get the better of him?
Meanwhile, as Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) search for the Emmerdale Farm arsonist, attentions turn to Kammy Hadiq (Shebz Miah).
Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) wants to find out more about her boyfriend, unaware that he's hiding the burden of his secret homelessness.
Elsewhere, Ross Barton (Michael Parr) could be about to enter into a messy love triangle...
Here's everything happening in Emmerdale between Monday 25 and Friday 29 May.
3 Emmerdale spoilers for next week1. Cain Dingle is arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct
After having his catheter removed, Cain enjoys some celebratory drinks in The Woolpack. Caleb encourages him to slow down, but he ignores his wishes and orders a whisky chaser.
While walking back to Wishing Well, he's caught short and does his business on the roadside. The police catch him and whisk him off to the station for urinating in public and for drunk and disorderly conduct.
PC Swirling offers him some sweatpants to wear, which infuriates Cain, and he's in disbelief when the officers reveal that they're keeping him in a cell overnight.
Moira berates her husband's behaviour, especially when he struggles to provide an explanation for why he was arrested. He's ashamed, and clearly now terrified about being away from a toilet while in public.
2. Kammy Hadiq is arrested as Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle accuse him of being the farm arsonist
After more than a year of bringing much-needed comic relief to our screens, Kammy remains something of an enigma.
Belle has already welcomed him into the Dingle family fold, though when she tries to use Eid as an excuse to mention his own clan, he looks visibly uncomfortable. Carrying the scars of her own harrowing domestic abuse ordeal, Belle begins to fear she’s pushing too hard and steps away.
He rushes off when Aaron texts him about another fire at Emmerdale Farm, something which is making Robert increasingly anxious. Neither of them know who is responsible, and while they drown their sorrows in the pub, the arsonist returns to the scene of the crime and watches from afar.
The following day, Aaron can see how tired Kammy looks. Belle asks again if she can meet his family, though he sharply shuts down the idea and she's left feeling awkward.
Little does anybody realise, he's sleeping rough in a barn on the farmland. He's secretly homeless.
After Matty tips off Aaron and Robert about someone acting shifty in their field, they rush off to find Kammy holding a petrol can and a lighter. They assume that he's the arsonist, and Kammy admits that he was planning to torch Robert's car.
Aaron intervenes when he can see his partner becoming infuriated, but Kammy uses this as an opportunity to make a run for it.
Another blaze is ignited, and Aaron decides to report Kammy to the police.
Is he really responsible?
3. Gabby Thomas flirts with Ross Barton, unaware he has eyes for someone else...
Ross asks Gabby to meet him, and she's thrilled, under the belief that he's flirting with her. However, her mood sours when she learns that she's actually being set up as a new dance partner for Sam.
Despite that, Laurel spots Ross eyeing her up, and warns him against pursuing anything either her.
The community meet for a dance class, and Lydia believes that Sam is avoiding her. She demonstrates an impressive dance with Bob, unaware that he's watching on with Ross and is secretly jealous.
Laurel assumes that Ross is only there to ogle Gabby and confronts him. She has no idea that she is the woman he has eyes for, and not Gabby.
While fighting her confusing attraction towards him, Gabby opens up to Lewis about her feelings for his brother. She later makes an attempt to seduce him, stripping down a flimsy garment, though he rejects her advances and leaves.
Grant takes the blame, Will struggles with caring for Janet, and Ravi returns home.
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Cue the fireworks, because the drama in EastEnders is about to implode.
Walford’s tangled love triangle reaches boiling point when Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) bluntly asks bride-to-be Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) whether she slept with Zack Hudson (James Farrar) - the half-brother of her adoptive half-sister.
A real chip off the old block, Vicki appears to have inherited plenty from her notorious father Den Watts (Leslie Grantham), especially when it comes to scandal and heartbreak.
Meanwhile, Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) makes another attempt at saving his son Mark Fowler (Stephen Aaron-Sipple), by taking responsibility for the numerous crimes committed against the Albert Square car lot, and vile racist Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank) makes a new enemy.
Elsewhere, Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips) is worried when left alone caring for sister Janet (Grace), and Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) arrives home after time spent in a mental health hospital.
Here's everything happening in EastEnders between Monday 25 and Thursday 28 May.
7 EastEnders spoilers for next week1. Vicki Fowler's infidelity could be exposed on her wedding day
Ahead of the wedding, Zack rushes out of The Vic after receiving a troubling phone call, and some news that leaves him devastated. Vicki has consigned their affair to the past, and focusses on a future with fiancé Ross instead - though is concerned that she may not be able to afford a honeymoon.
Wanting to please Ross, she considers selling her late father Den Watts's ring, something that Kathy is against.
On the eve of her nuptials, Zack presents her with a bracelet, hoping that she'll wear it to prove that he still matters to her. She refuses, which leaves Zack in a foul mood. Ross clocks his unease, and is stunned when he hints that Vicki may be cheating again.
Ross's silence is unsettling, and threatens to spoil Vicki's excitement on her big day. Zack questions Ross about whether he plans to go ahead with the ceremony, before turning to Vicki in a last attempt to gain her affections.
A storm begins to brew when a mix-up with the wedding car forces her to travel to Walford Park by tube, and Ross becomes convinced that she isn't going to turn up. With his suspicions at an all time high, he asks her outright at the alter whether Zack was the man she slept with.
How will she wriggle her way out of this one?
2. Police swarm Albert Square as Grant Mitchell takes responsibility for Mark Fowler's crimes
Max watches closely as Lauren takes delivery of a car, inspecting the keys that he found. He makes his way over to No. 55, hoping that they'll fit the lock, but is caught in the act by a suspicious Cindy.
Grant, Sam and Phil soon catch him on the doorstep and dismiss his claims, though Cindy reckons they have more than enough evidence to blame Mark for the vehicles being stolen, and they decide to go public with their thoughts at the car lot's relaunch.
To everyone's surprise, Grant takes responsibility, saying that Mark had nothing to do with it.
Cindy instantly sees through him, saying that he's merely protecting Mark, while Max threatens to call the police. The Mitchells are tipped off about the officers' arrivals, and Sam suggests to Grant that she join him in Portugal when he leaves.
Phil and Sam sit patiently in the car as Cindy and Max direct officers towards the Mitchell residence. Will Grant be arrested, or is Mark in serious trouble?
3. Eddie Knight faces off with Harry Mitchell
Tensions are at an all-time high at No. 1, and George is surprised when Gina seemingly accepts his invitation to a family meal. However, she explains that she only arrived because Nicola is struggling with Ivy, and needs him.
He rushes out, leaving Gina with Eddie, and she ignores his attempts at making a conversation. When he criticises her to Harry, he lashes out and defends his girlfriend.
4. Will Mitchell is concerned about caring for sister Janet
Oscar invites Will to attend a rave with him, but Billy explains that he has his hands full with Honey in hospital and would like him to take Janet to visit their mum on the ward.
He's upset to arrive home late and to miss Oscar, though Honey and Billy remind him that he doesn't have to cope with his caring responsibilities alone.
5. Ian Beale and Elaine Peacock clear the air
After warring for months during a hectic election campaign and a surprise kiss in the aftermath, Ian and Elaine are torn about where their relationship stands.
Throughout all of the bitterness, it's clear that they have a lot of affection for one another.
Next week, over a drink in The Vic, the pair agree to be friends.
Could it develop into more?
6. Ravi Gulati returns home after staying in a mental health unit
Ravi sends Priya a letter, but she misses it. She still has no idea where they stand after she had him admitted to a mental health unit, where he was diagnosed with a severe form of PTSD.
Later, she's shocked to find him back home and hoping that they can rebuild their relationship.
Will Priya be open to a reunion?
7. Denise Fox is diagnosed with blood cancer
Denise is summoned to the hospital for a bond marrow test, and she decides to face the consultation alone.
The results arrive fairly promptly, and she's shaken to learn that she has acute myeloid leukaemia, a form of blood cancer.
Speaking of the story when it was announced earlier this month, executive producer, Ben Wadey said: “It was vital to us that Denise’s storyline is portrayed with sensitivity and care, and we’re grateful to Blood Cancer UK for their advice in helping us tell this story accurately.
"As viewers follow Denise, we hope to shine a light on the realities and challenges of an acute myeloid leukaemia diagnosis and the impact it has on the person affected and those around them.”
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