Streaming Picks: Stranger Things Finale & More for New Year
Kick off 2026 with the epic finale of Stranger Things, a poetic Welsh road movie, and five other top shows hitting UK streaming services this week. Your essential viewing guide.
Kick off 2026 with the epic finale of Stranger Things, a poetic Welsh road movie, and five other top shows hitting UK streaming services this week. Your essential viewing guide.
The Premier League and EFL will hold talks in early 2026 about scrapping the Saturday 3pm TV blackout, a move that could see nearly 2,000 games broadcast live. Find out why the historic rule is under review.
Forget the past—2025 is the true Golden Age of television. Discover our critic's picks of the year's best, from Emmy-winning dramas to addictive reality shows. Stream these highlights now.
Your complete guide to the UK's Christmas TV schedule. From Strictly's final to an Ab Fab reunion and cosy crime dramas, discover what to watch this festive season.
Don't miss the best festive TV! Our complete guide to Christmas specials on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Netflix from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day. Plan your viewing now.
New research reveals 43% of UK adults don't fully understand TV licence rules. Find out if you're paying unnecessarily and how to claim a refund.
Comedian Harry Hill claims his hit show TV Burp would be axed if made today, criticising BBC and ITV for a lack of risk. Read his full critique of modern broadcasting.
Amazon slashes the price of a premium Hisense QLED TV by over £400, promising delivery before Christmas. Expert Nisha Mal reveals this standout festive tech deal.
Boxing fans in the UK have been warned they could face a £1,000 fine for watching the Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight on Netflix without a TV licence. All the details on the heavyweight clash.
Anthony Joshua's blockbuster fight with Jake Paul streams live on Netflix this Friday, but UK viewers must have a valid TV licence or face a potential £1,000 fine. Here's what you need to know.
The UK government is reviewing the BBC's funding, proposing a 'sliding scale' licence fee and new commercial streams. Have your say in the public consultation by 10 March 2026.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy proposes radical BBC funding reforms, including advertising and paywalls for iPlayer shows. Have your say on the future of the broadcaster.
Plans unveiled by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could see wealthier households pay more for the BBC to fund concessions for those on benefits. The radical proposals include potential paywalls and advertising.
Donald Trump sues the BBC for $10bn as Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launches consultation on the broadcaster's future funding. Could a subscription model save the BBC?
The UK government is considering major reforms to the BBC's charter, including ending political board appointments and reviewing the licence fee. Explore the plans for the broadcaster's future.
The BBC could place classic shows behind a paywall as part of a major funding review. Learn about the proposed changes to the licence fee and what it means for viewers.
The Culture Secretary has launched a review of the BBC's royal charter, proposing reforms to the licence fee and exploring new commercial funding. Have your say on the future of public broadcasting.
The Culture Secretary has launched a review of the BBC's royal charter, proposing reforms to the licence fee and exploring new commercial revenue streams. Discover what this means for the future of British broadcasting.
Donald Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit, as ministers prepare to unveil BBC funding plans. Political leaders clash over the broadcaster's future and independence.
As the government launches its BBC charter review, we analyse the six main funding models on the table – from subscriptions to a household levy. Discover what might replace the TV licence.
The BBC faces an existential crisis as licence fee payments plummet. The Labour government is now exploring radical funding alternatives, from subscriptions to wealth-based charges, to save the struggling broadcaster.
The BBC licence fee is forecast to jump to nearly £197 by 2030, while the number of paying households is set to plummet by over a million. Discover the full story.
Discover how you could be eligible for a BBC TV Licence refund if you have at least one full month remaining. Learn the rules and how to claim your money back.
The Government may block the BBC's planned 3.8% licence fee increase next spring. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is weighing the decision amid value-for-money concerns. Read the latest.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy considers blocking the BBC's £7 licence fee increase amidst a crisis of scandals, resignations, and a growing non-payment revolt. Discover the full story.
Following the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness and a $5bn Trump lawsuit, the BBC's mandatory £174.50 licence fee faces unprecedented scrutiny. Should it be abolished?
A parliamentary report reveals the BBC lost over £1.1bn in potential income from TV licence evasion, putting its future under severe pressure. Discover the full findings.
The BBC faces a £1.1bn financial crisis as a record one in eight households refuse to pay the licence fee. Discover the full impact of the PAC report and what it means for the future of the broadcaster.
A parliamentary report warns the BBC risks failing its public service mission amid intense competition for younger audiences and a £1.1 billion licence fee shortfall. Discover the key findings.
MPs reveal the BBC is losing over £1bn annually due to licence fee evasion and households switching to streaming. Discover the future of the TV licence.