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Gavin & Stacey Legend Teases "Soul-Destroying" Taskmaster Blunder Ahead of New Season
NewsApr 8, 2026

Gavin & Stacey Legend Teases "Soul-Destroying" Taskmaster Blunder Ahead of New Season

Joanna Page, best known as Stacey from *Gavin & Stacey*, recounted a "soul‑destroying" hand‑stand fall while filming the upcoming season of Channel 4’s *Taskmaster*. She discussed the mishap on *The One Show* while promoting her new BBC series *Shift the Thrift*....

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The Copenhagen Test: All 8 Episodes of "Exciting" Spy Thriller with 'Twists and Turns' Now Streaming in the UK
NewsApr 8, 2026

The Copenhagen Test: All 8 Episodes of "Exciting" Spy Thriller with 'Twists and Turns' Now Streaming in the UK

The Copenhagen Test, an eight‑episode spy thriller starring Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera, has arrived on the UK market via Channel 4’s free streaming service. Created by Thomas Brandon and co‑showrun with Jennifer Yale, the near‑future series follows Liu’s character, a...

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"A Crime Drama Like No Other": BBC's Brand-New Series with "Incredible" Cast Confirms Release Date
NewsApr 8, 2026

"A Crime Drama Like No Other": BBC's Brand-New Series with "Incredible" Cast Confirms Release Date

BBC is set to launch its new crime drama "Mint" on Monday, 20 April, with the first two episodes airing at 9 pm on BBC One and the full eight‑episode season becoming available on iPlayer from 6 am the same day. The...

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"Gripping" British Thriller From Peaky Blinders and Hostage Duo Confirms Release Date with Trailer
NewsApr 8, 2026

"Gripping" British Thriller From Peaky Blinders and Hostage Duo Confirms Release Date with Trailer

Sky has announced the release of its new high‑stakes thriller "Prisoner," created by BAFTA‑winning Peaky Blinders director Otto Bathurst and Hostage writer Matt Charman. The six‑part series will debut on Thursday, 30 April, with all episodes available instantly via Sky’s apps and...

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"Gripping" London-Set Thriller Reveals "Pulse-Pounding" First-Look Trailer for Returning Season
NewsApr 8, 2026

"Gripping" London-Set Thriller Reveals "Pulse-Pounding" First-Look Trailer for Returning Season

Apple TV’s crime drama “Criminal Record” returns for a second season on April 22, reuniting Peter Capaldi’s DCI Daniel Hegarty with Cush Jumbo’s DS June Lenker. The new trailer reveals the duo tackling a far‑right extremist group after a stabbing at...

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"She Had Work to Do": Handmaid's Tale Character Makes Surprise Cameo in New Spin-Off The Testaments
NewsApr 8, 2026

"She Had Work to Do": Handmaid's Tale Character Makes Surprise Cameo in New Spin-Off The Testaments

The Disney+ spin‑off The Testaments, based on Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel, debuted with a surprise cameo by Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne. The first three episodes follow the Commanders’ daughters, especially Agnes MacKenzie and Canadian student Daisy, as they confront...

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British Crime Drama Hailed 'Best Thing on Netflix in a Long Time' Gets Exciting Return Update
NewsApr 8, 2026

British Crime Drama Hailed 'Best Thing on Netflix in a Long Time' Gets Exciting Return Update

British crime drama *The Gentlemen* is returning for a second season, with star Theo James confirming production is complete and post‑production edits are in progress. The Netflix series, inspired by Guy Ritchie’s 2019 film, will debut in the fall of...

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Sheridan Smith's "Shocking" And "Superb" Drama Shoots up Netflix Charts After Being Added to Streamer
NewsApr 7, 2026

Sheridan Smith's "Shocking" And "Superb" Drama Shoots up Netflix Charts After Being Added to Streamer

BBC drama "Care," starring Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman, entered Netflix’s UK catalogue last month and quickly rose to number three on the platform’s Top 10 chart. The 90‑minute, 2018‑produced film, created by Jimmy McGovern and Gillian Juckes, follows a single mother caring for...

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Graham Norton's "High-Stakes" ITV Gameshow with "Epic Challenges" Confirms UK Release Date - and It's Soon
NewsApr 6, 2026

Graham Norton's "High-Stakes" ITV Gameshow with "Epic Challenges" Confirms UK Release Date - and It's Soon

ITV’s new high‑stakes gameshow The Neighbourhood, hosted by Graham Norton, will debut on ITV1 and ITVX on Friday 24 April, with episodes airing on three consecutive nights. The series places real households side‑by‑side, forcing them to live together while competing in epic challenges...

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Police Drama Hailed as "Excellent" With Star of Hit Nostalgic Series Lands New UK Streaming Home
NewsApr 6, 2026

Police Drama Hailed as "Excellent" With Star of Hit Nostalgic Series Lands New UK Streaming Home

Canadian police drama "Cracked" starring David Sutcliffe has found a new home on Prime Video in the United Kingdom. The platform now offers the complete 13‑episode first season, while the eight‑episode second season remains unavailable. The series follows Detective Aidan...

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Boss of "Absorbing" Drama with Nicola Walker that 'Went Against Norms' Reflects on Divided Reaction
NewsApr 6, 2026

Boss of "Absorbing" Drama with Nicola Walker that 'Went Against Norms' Reflects on Divided Reaction

BBC drama creator Stefan Golaszewski reflected on the polarized response to his 2022 series "Marriage," which earned a 95% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes but only a 45% audience score. Critics praised its naturalistic take on marital routine, while many...

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Mark Ruffalo's "Bittersweet" And "Funny" Comedy-Drama Is Streaming in the UK Now
NewsApr 6, 2026

Mark Ruffalo's "Bittersweet" And "Funny" Comedy-Drama Is Streaming in the UK Now

Mark Ruffalo's comedy‑drama "Hal & Harper" is now streaming in the UK on ITVX, offering all nine episodes of the series that debuted in the United States last October. The show follows an emotionally unavailable father coping with his children's...

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"Gripping" Mystery Thriller that 'Keeps You Guessing' Lands New UK Streaming Home
NewsApr 5, 2026

"Gripping" Mystery Thriller that 'Keeps You Guessing' Lands New UK Streaming Home

ITVX has added the eight‑episode mystery thriller "The Widow" to its free streaming catalogue, starring Kate Beckinsale in her first lead television role. The series follows Georgia Wells as she investigates her fiancé’s fatal plane crash in the Democratic Republic...

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Alison Hammond Says She Has Been Approached to Host Strictly Come Dancing
NewsApr 4, 2026

Alison Hammond Says She Has Been Approached to Host Strictly Come Dancing

Alison Hammond disclosed that BBC producers have approached her to host Strictly Come Dancing, but she declined due to a packed schedule. The show is currently searching for replacements for long‑time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, with rumors circulating...

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Stream Now: 'Edge of the Seat' Crime Thriller Jumps up UK Top 10 Chart After Being Added to Netflix
NewsApr 4, 2026

Stream Now: 'Edge of the Seat' Crime Thriller Jumps up UK Top 10 Chart After Being Added to Netflix

American drama *The Cleaning Lady* entered Netflix UK on March 31 and quickly vaulted to number 3 on the UK Top 10 chart, trailing only *XO, Kitty* and *Love on the Spectrum*. The series, which ran four seasons on Fox from 2022‑2025, follows...

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Confirms 'One of Show's Biggest-Ever Losses' In Dramatic New Season
NewsApr 3, 2026

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Confirms 'One of Show's Biggest-Ever Losses' In Dramatic New Season

ITV’s flagship quiz *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?* returns for its 36th season, promising unprecedented drama with two contestants potentially clinching the £1 million (≈ $1.28 million) top prize. The broadcaster also teases a “biggest‑ever” loss, as one player is set to...

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"Unmissable" And "Truly Original" BBC Drama Confirms Exciting New Cast Additions
NewsApr 3, 2026

"Unmissable" And "Truly Original" BBC Drama Confirms Exciting New Cast Additions

BBC has announced new cast additions for the upcoming drama *First Day on Earth*, created by and starring Michaela Coel. The series follows a British‑Ghanaian novelist who flees personal turmoil and travels to Ghana, promising Coel’s blend of humor and...

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BBC Confirms '80s Drama That'll Have You 'Gripped and Spine-Tingled' Based on Paranormal Podcast
NewsApr 2, 2026

BBC Confirms '80s Drama That'll Have You 'Gripped and Spine-Tingled' Based on Paranormal Podcast

The BBC has commissioned a four‑part horror drama, *The Witch Farm*, set in 1980s Wales and slated for BBC One and iPlayer. Created by Danny Robbins, the series adapts his *Uncanny* paranormal podcast and follows a London couple confronting a...

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BBC Confirms Replacement for Scott Mills in Race Across the World Spin-Off
NewsApr 2, 2026

BBC Confirms Replacement for Scott Mills in Race Across the World Spin-Off

The BBC announced that broadcaster Tyler West will replace Scott Mills as host of the new *Race Across the World* spin‑off podcast, *The Detour*, which launches tonight alongside the TV series. Mills was dismissed after historic sexual‑offence allegations resurfaced, though police...

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Peaky Blinders Star Confirmed to Join Star-Studded Cast of Exciting New Thriller From Homeland Boss
NewsApr 1, 2026

Peaky Blinders Star Confirmed to Join Star-Studded Cast of Exciting New Thriller From Homeland Boss

Daryl McCormack, known for his role in Peaky Blinders, has been added to the cast of an untitled Apple TV+ thriller produced by former Homeland executive Alex Cary. The series follows an undercover Treasury agent, played by Dakota Fanning, who infiltrates a multi‑billion‑dollar...

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The Handmaid's Tale's "Heartbreaking" Decision Was Necessary, and Was Always Going to Upset Fans
NewsApr 1, 2026

The Handmaid's Tale's "Heartbreaking" Decision Was Necessary, and Was Always Going to Upset Fans

The Handmaid’s Tale ended without reuniting June Osborne and her daughter Hannah because the sequel series, The Testaments, was already in development. Showrunners Yahlin Chang and Eric Tuchman said contractual and narrative constraints forced a shift toward June’s resilience rather...

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Doctor Who's Recently Unearthed Missing Episodes Confirm Release Date on BBC iPlayer - and It's Very Soon
NewsMar 31, 2026

Doctor Who's Recently Unearthed Missing Episodes Confirm Release Date on BBC iPlayer - and It's Very Soon

BBC confirmed that two long‑missing Doctor Who episodes will be streamed on iPlayer at 6 a.m. on 3 April. The restored installments, “The Nightmare Begins” and “Devil’s Planet,” originate from the 1965 serial ‘The Daleks’ Master Plan’ and feature William Hartnell’s first Doctor...

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Perfect Australian Crime Drama with 'Two Vastly Different Detectives' In 'Prime Video's Top-Rated'
NewsMar 31, 2026

Perfect Australian Crime Drama with 'Two Vastly Different Detectives' In 'Prime Video's Top-Rated'

Deadloch, the Australian crime drama that debuted in 2023, returned with its second season on March 20 via Prime Video. Set on Tasmania’s stark coastline, detectives Dulcie Collins and Eddie Redcliffe bring contrasting investigative styles that blend tension and humor. The...

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Saturday Night Live UK Confirms British Comedian as Next Host – Along with 'Modern Icon' Guest
NewsMar 31, 2026

Saturday Night Live UK Confirms British Comedian as Next Host – Along with 'Modern Icon' Guest

Jack Whitehall has been confirmed as the host of Saturday Night Live UK’s next episode, airing on 11 April, with British soul star Jorja Smith slated as the musical guest. The episode will be helmed by actor Riz Ahmed and feature live music...

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Bittersweet Show Hailed 'One of the Best TV Dramas' Is Streaming on Netflix Right Now
NewsMar 31, 2026

Bittersweet Show Hailed 'One of the Best TV Dramas' Is Streaming on Netflix Right Now

The BBC drama "Care," starring Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman, has been added to Netflix’s streaming library. First aired in 2018, the 90‑minute film follows a single mother caring for her mother after a stroke, exploring dementia and the pressures...

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Why Molly-Mae's Docuseries Has Paused Filming, with Hit Show Set to Have a "Long Break"
NewsMar 30, 2026

Why Molly-Mae's Docuseries Has Paused Filming, with Hit Show Set to Have a "Long Break"

Molly-Mae Hague announced a "long break" from filming the second season of her Prime Video docuseries "Molly-Mae: Behind It All," citing fatigue and the overwhelming backlash surrounding the show. The pause comes as she prepares for the birth of her...

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Will The Last of Us Come to an End with Season 3? HBO Boss Issues Update on the Show's Future
NewsMar 30, 2026

Will The Last of Us Come to an End with Season 3? HBO Boss Issues Update on the Show's Future

HBO chairman Casey Bloys confirmed that season 3 will likely serve as the final chapter of The Last of Us, though the network intends to keep the post‑apocalyptic universe accessible for future projects. Season 2 covered the first half of the second...

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Jon Bernthal's The Punisher Special Confirms Release Date After Daredevil: Born Again's Finale
NewsMar 29, 2026

Jon Bernthal's The Punisher Special Confirms Release Date After Daredevil: Born Again's Finale

Marvel confirmed that Jon Bernthal’s Punisher spin‑off, *Punisher: One Last Kill*, will debut on Disney+ on Tuesday, May 12, a week after the *Daredevil: Born Again* season‑2 finale. The special is positioned as a holiday‑style presentation, similar to *Werewolf by Night*, with...

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Prime Video Phenomenon The Summer I Turned Pretty's Anticipated Movie Gets Update From Lead Star
NewsMar 29, 2026

Prime Video Phenomenon The Summer I Turned Pretty's Anticipated Movie Gets Update From Lead Star

Prime Video is moving "The Summer I Turned Pretty" from series to feature film, extending Belly's story beyond season three. Lead actress Lola Tung told Variety that showrunner and author Jenny Han is already brainstorming ideas and drafting a script. Tung hinted...

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Why Revered Drama Industry Is Coming to an End Now After "a Really Good Run"
NewsMar 29, 2026

Why Revered Drama Industry Is Coming to an End Now After "a Really Good Run"

BBC and HBO’s drama Industry received a fifth‑season renewal, but executives announced it will conclude with that season. HBO boss Casey Bloys said five seasons represent a strong narrative arc and the characters have reached their planned endpoints. The series,...

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The Simpsons' Former Boss Reveals Moment the Show Was "Almost Cancelled"
NewsMar 27, 2026

The Simpsons' Former Boss Reveals Moment the Show Was "Almost Cancelled"

Former Simpsons writer‑producer Mike Reiss revealed that Fox executives nearly pulled the plug on the series after viewing the unaired pilot, which they called catastrophic despite a $13 million budget. The network’s disappointment stemmed from weak jokes, subpar animation and background...

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ITV Responds to Reports of Ben Shephard's 'Troubling' This Morning Approach
NewsMar 27, 2026

ITV Responds to Reports of Ben Shephard's 'Troubling' This Morning Approach

ITV has pushed back against tabloid claims that Ben Shephard’s interview style on This Morning has become overly aggressive, citing guest discomfort over personal‑topic questioning. The network highlighted the presenter’s popularity, affirmed no changes to the hosting lineup, and noted...

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BBC Makes Major Announcement About Popular Spin-Off of "Global Smash-Hit" Death in Paradise
NewsMar 27, 2026

BBC Makes Major Announcement About Popular Spin-Off of "Global Smash-Hit" Death in Paradise

The BBC confirmed that filming for the third season of the spin‑off Return to Paradise is under way in Australia, shifting the setting from the Caribbean to the Australian outback. The season will consist of six episodes and introduces new...

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Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo's "Intimate" Show Raising Chelsea Gets 'Never-Before-Seen' First Look
NewsMar 26, 2026

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo's "Intimate" Show Raising Chelsea Gets 'Never-Before-Seen' First Look

Disney+ has dropped a new trailer for "Raising Chelsea," a three‑part documentary following reality‑TV stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo as they navigate first‑time parenthood. The series chronicles their pregnancy, the birth of their son Ziggy in December, and the...

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Friends Is Finally Available to Watch in the UK Again - as HBO Max Launches for Streaming
NewsMar 26, 2026

Friends Is Finally Available to Watch in the UK Again - as HBO Max Launches for Streaming

Friends returns to UK streaming via HBO Max after disappearing from Netflix at the end of 2025. The launch, partnered with NOW, offers an ad‑supported tier for existing customers and four subscription options for new users. HBO Max’s catalogue now includes The Pitt,...

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Taskmaster's New Series Confirms Return Date – and It's Really Soon
NewsMar 25, 2026

Taskmaster's New Series Confirms Return Date – and It's Really Soon

Taskmaster confirmed that Season 21 will launch on Thursday, 9 April at 9 pm on Channel 4, with a global YouTube stream at 5 pm EST. The celebrity lineup features Kumail Nanjiani, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Amy Gledhill and Joel Dommett. Creator Alex Horne teased a never‑before‑seen moment involving Nanjiani and surprising antics...

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Catherine Tyldesley's Exit From Popular British Cosy Crime Series Will Play Out in New Season
NewsMar 25, 2026

Catherine Tyldesley's Exit From Popular British Cosy Crime Series Will Play Out in New Season

British cosy‑crime drama The Good Ship Murder will see Catherine Tyldesley depart after four seasons, with her character Kate Woods exiting in the season‑four premiere. The series returns for a five‑part fourth season, bringing back lead Shayne Ward as Jack...

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Why Apple TV's Longest-Running Series For All Mankind Is Ending with One Final Season
NewsMar 25, 2026

Why Apple TV's Longest-Running Series For All Mankind Is Ending with One Final Season

Apple TV+ announced that its sci‑fi drama *For All Mankind* will conclude with a sixth season, making it the streamer’s longest‑running series alongside *The Morning Show*. Season 5 launches on March 27, followed by the spin‑off *Star City* on May 29. The creators...

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New Sky/Netflix Partnership Set to Bring Big-Ticket Sport to a Pub Near You
NewsMar 24, 2026

New Sky/Netflix Partnership Set to Bring Big-Ticket Sport to a Pub Near You

Sky Business and Netflix have forged their first partnership to broadcast Tyson Fury's return fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov in UK and Irish pubs on April 11. Sky Business secured exclusive commercial rights to stream the event in hospitality venues, while...

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Star of Popular BBC Crime Series Compared to Inspector Morse Confirms Exit Ahead of New Season
NewsMar 24, 2026

Star of Popular BBC Crime Series Compared to Inspector Morse Confirms Exit Ahead of New Season

Gerran Howell, who played DC Simon Evans in BBC's crime‑drama Ludwig, has confirmed he will not return for season two. The first season, debuting in 2024, earned praise and drew comparisons to the classic Inspector Morse series. BBC has confirmed...

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MAFS Star Mel Schilling Dies Aged 54, as Tributes Pour in for the Beloved TV Star
NewsMar 24, 2026

MAFS Star Mel Schilling Dies Aged 54, as Tributes Pour in for the Beloved TV Star

Mel Schilling, a beloved star of the reality series Married at First Sight, died at age 54 after a prolonged battle with cancer. She entered the show at 42, quickly becoming the matriarch of the franchise and a fan favorite...

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After Its Shock Cancellation, "One of the Best" Fantasy Series Is Set for a Comeback – with a Twist
NewsMar 24, 2026

After Its Shock Cancellation, "One of the Best" Fantasy Series Is Set for a Comeback – with a Twist

Amazon abruptly cancelled "The Wheel of Time" in May 2025 despite the series earning 81%‑97% Rotten Tomatoes scores and strong fan enthusiasm. One year later, IP owner iwot Studios announced a partnership with Arcane producer Thomas Vu and Initiate Entertainment...

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Bad Sisters Star Joins Assassin's Creed Series as More Cast Revealed
NewsMar 22, 2026

Bad Sisters Star Joins Assassin's Creed Series as More Cast Revealed

Claes Bang, known for Bad Sisters, joins Netflix’s live‑action Assassin’s Creed series as a series regular. Filming has begun in Rome, with the story set in 64 AD during the Roman Empire. The show features an expanding ensemble that includes Nabhaan Rizwan, Lola Petticrew,...

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John Simm's "Superior" British Crime Drama's New Season Reveals Story Shake-Up
NewsMar 22, 2026

John Simm's "Superior" British Crime Drama's New Season Reveals Story Shake-Up

ITV’s crime series *Grace* returns for a six‑episode sixth season, marking its first episode that isn’t a direct adaptation of Peter James’ novels. The new writer‑producer‑led story is set on a university campus and focuses on women’s safety, aiming to...

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Alison Hammond Gives "Definite" Answer to Celebrity Traitors Rumours
NewsMar 20, 2026

Alison Hammond Gives "Definite" Answer to Celebrity Traitors Rumours

Alison Hammond confirmed she will not join the upcoming Celebrity Traitors series, citing a scheduling clash with her duties on The Great British Bake Off. She expressed a preference for staying Faithful on the game show and avoiding the stress of a...

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Sarah Michelle Gellar's Ready Or Not 2 Co-Star Had Role in Axed Buffy Reboot: "You Want a Scoop?"
NewsMar 20, 2026

Sarah Michelle Gellar's Ready Or Not 2 Co-Star Had Role in Axed Buffy Reboot: "You Want a Scoop?"

Sarah Michelle Gellar disclosed on BBC Radio 2 that her Ready or Not 2 co‑star Kathryn Newton was slated to appear in the now‑canceled Hulu reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The reboot, titled Buffy: New Sunnydale and overseen by Oscar‑winner Chloé Zhao, was scrapped after...

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James Bond Frontrunner Replaces The Bear Star in "Sweeping" Netflix Drama
NewsMar 20, 2026

James Bond Frontrunner Replaces The Bear Star in "Sweeping" Netflix Drama

Aaron Taylor‑Johnson has been confirmed as the lead of Netflix’s upcoming drama "Enigma Variations," replacing Jeremy Allen White. The series, adapted from André Aciman’s novel, is described as a sweeping portrait of masculinity, sexuality, and modern love across ten years....

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Perfect Crime Drama Bergerac with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Lands Season Two Release Date
NewsMar 20, 2026

Perfect Crime Drama Bergerac with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Lands Season Two Release Date

Bergeric returns for a second season, debuting on U and U & DRAMA on 16 April. The first season earned a flawless 100 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes, highlighting its critical acclaim. Damien Molony reprises the role of Jim Bergerac, a recovering alcoholic detective...

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Stephen Fry, Lenny Henry, Anna Maxwell Martin to Star in Season Two of "Powerful" Chat Show
NewsMar 19, 2026

Stephen Fry, Lenny Henry, Anna Maxwell Martin to Star in Season Two of "Powerful" Chat Show

ITV is launching the second series of "The Assembly," a chat show that places famous guests in front of a panel of autistic and neurodivergent interviewers. The lineup features Sir Stephen Fry, Sir Lenny Henry, Anna Maxwell Martin, former Scottish...

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