EastEnders: Joel's Return Sparks Tense Clash, Three Stars to Leave
EastEnders airs a tense clash after Joel Marshall's return to Walford, with Avani nearly attacking him. Three stars prepare to leave the soap, including Michelle Ryan as Zoe Slater.
Category : Theatre
Brenda Blethyn Headlines Desert Island Flicks at Tyneside Cinema
Brenda Blethyn will be the special guest at Tyneside Cinema's Desert Island Flicks series on July 27, discussing her career and favourite films in a sold-out event.
Giant Messi Mask Shocks England Fans in Atlanta Bar
A giant Lionel Messi mask worn by a reporter in Atlanta provoked boos and chants from England fans ahead of the World Cup semi-final, but the reaction was less hostile than Maradona would have received.
Barrow: The Truth Behind the Grooming Lie Release Date
A three-part Sky documentary exploring Ellie Williams' viral lockdown lie and its impact on Barrow will premiere on August 2, 2025.
Bill Nighy Wants Belated Action Career at 76
Bill Nighy, 76, expresses desire for a late-career action pivot, joking he could play James Bond's grandfather. He stars in new Amazon Prime series Ride or Die as an assassination agency boss.
Tom Kerridge's Worst Meal: 'Rotten' Burger in Portugal
Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge says the worst thing he ever ate was a burger at a waterpark in Portugal, calling it 'the most rotten thing' he's ever put in his mouth.
Historic Toy Shop Becomes Horror Film Set for Robert Returns
The Hamilton Toy Museum & Collectors Shop in Callander, a 175-year-old family business, was converted into a movie set for the horror film Robert Returns, with crews praising the warm welcome.
Bob Dylan Phone-Free UK Tour: Two Blackpool Shows
Bob Dylan will perform ten phone-free UK shows in November-December 2026, including two at Blackpool Opera House. Fans must use Yondr pouches for devices.
Hit Machine review: slick music biz drama strikes false notes
In Hit Machine at Soho Theatre, Josh Radnor and Noah Galvin star as brothers in a drama about masculinity and trauma, but the play resolves its themes too easily, lacking depth.
Backyard Biennial: East review – a migraine-inducing mess
A scathing review of Whitechapel Gallery's new summer festival: a confused, joyless show about east London, migration, and climate that fails to connect its disparate works.
ITV and BBC to Air Full World Cup Final Half-Time Show
ITV and BBC will broadcast the full half-time show at the World Cup final, featuring Madonna, Bieber, Shakira, and BTS, despite concerns over its 25-30 minute length, potentially breaching FIFA's 15-minute rule.
Jude Bellingham Lookalikes Compete for £1,966 Voucher
A dozen Jude Bellingham lookalikes gathered at Boxpark in Shoreditch for a contest, with the winner receiving a £1,966 Deliveroo voucher, hours before England's semi-final against Argentina.
Guardian Sudoku 7,383 Hard Puzzle Online
The Guardian's Sudoku 7,383 hard puzzle is now accessible online. Fill rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes with numbers 1-9. Solutions appear in subsequent print editions.
Fleabag at 10: Did It Transform or Constrain Female-Led TV?
Ten years on, Fleabag's success opened doors for female showrunners but also created new pressures. As streamers tighten budgets, the industry risks forcing women's stories back into a box.
Satirical Play on Stranded Whale Timmy Explores German Identity
A new satirical play in Hamburg reimagines the rescue of Timmy the stranded humpback whale as a passion play, critiquing German identity, populism, and the search for hope.
Hang-Gliding Added to Bucket List After Welsh Survey
Filling out the National Survey for Wales led Adrian Chiles to deep soul-searching, gratitude, and a determination to try hang-gliding and martial arts before age 60.
The Secret Garden Review: Thoughtful Puppetry at The Egg
The Egg theatre's 20th anniversary production of The Secret Garden charms with beautiful puppets and design, though storytelling falters with choppy scenes.
Kenneth Ashcroft, Ford Europe finance manager, dies at 91
Kenneth Ashcroft, who rose from sleeping in a bath as a child to become financial manager at Ford Europe, Comet, Next, Dixons and Amstrad, has died aged 91.
My Fair Lady Review: Emotional Truth Transforms a Classic
Rachel Kavanaugh's production of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady blossoms beyond generic nostalgia, with Keziah Ibe's debut as Eliza and Hadley Fraser's Higgins forging a tender, equal friendship.
The F Ward Review: Anna Friel Drama Misses the Mark
Stan's six-part series The F Ward, starring Anna Friel, fails to deliver compelling human stories despite a promising premise about intern doctors in an underfunded Sydney hospital.
Channel 4's 'Hunting Alice Bell' Gets Autumn Premiere
Channel 4 has released a first look at its new psychological thriller 'Hunting Alice Bell,' which will premiere this autumn. The six-part drama follows Fran Da Silva, accused of being a serial killer's accomplice.
Argentine Pulcini Trolls England Fans with Enzo Celebration at Open
Argentine amateur Mateo Pulcini cupped his ears like Enzo Fernandez after a 40-foot putt at The Open, trolling England fans the day after Argentina knocked England out of the World Cup.
Emmerdale Fans Emotional as ITV Soap Issues Update on Dr Todd
Emmerdale aired a fresh development in Dr Todd's storyline as Vanessa Woodfield learns the truth about Charity Dingle's sexual assault, leaving fans emotional.
Channel 4 First Look: Psychological Thriller with Death in Paradise Star
Channel 4 unveils first look at 'Hunting Alice Bell', a six-part psychological thriller starring Death in Paradise's Ralf Little and Alex Roach, exploring mob hate and identity.
Claudia Winkleman Quits BBC Show After One Season
Claudia Winkleman has confirmed the end of her BBC chat show after just one series, citing nerves as the reason. The presenter says she was 'too nervous to enjoy it' despite star guests.
Mick Jagger's England curse strikes again after World Cup loss
Sir Mick Jagger faces renewed claims of a footballing jinx after England's 2-1 World Cup loss to Argentina. The Rolling Stones frontman watched glumly from his box as the curse theory resurfaces.
Jowita Przystal Hints at Strictly Return Amid 2026 Changes
Jowita Przystal hints at Strictly Come Dancing return as 2026 series undergoes major changes, including new hosts and a revamped pro line-up.
Crystal Lake Release Window Unveiled for Friday the 13th Prequel
Crystal Lake, the Friday the 13th prequel series starring Linda Cardellini, will premiere on Sky and NOW in October 2026. First images and plot details revealed.
Wilmslow Street Fest Returns with Free Carnival, Circus & Cabaret
Wilmslow's free Street Fest returns in July and September 2026 with a Caribbean carnival, circus, cabaret, and global street food in Bank Square.
Scots Celebrate England's World Cup Exit in Ibiza Bar
Wild celebrations erupted at the Highlander Bar in Ibiza as Scots reveled in England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with smoke machines and dance anthems.
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