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Lauren looking worried in EastEnders

EastEnders airs terrifying Lauren Branning cliffhanger in early iPlayer release

Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward in The Good Ship Murder Christmas Special standing together and looking seriously at something, dressed in casual clothes.

The Good Ship Murder stars say Call the Midwife favourite is the best Santa

Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward in The Good Ship Murder Christmas Special standing together and looking seriously at something, dressed in casual clothes.

The Good Ship Murder season 2: Release date and latest news

Lewis KnightEastEnders' special Linda Carter episode was a game-changer - but it was braver in another powerful way

Maya Jama in a long red dress, with a slit that exposes one of her legs. She is posed with one hand on her leg and he other on her back with white flashing lights behind her.

Love Island All Stars 2025: Release date, cast speculation and latest news

Ted Danson as Charles in A Man on the Inside, speaking on the phone

A Man on the Inside, with Ted Danson, returning for season 2

Best Christmas TV for 2024 – Your guide to what to watch

Close-up shot of Rory McIlroy wearing a cap

How and where to watch The Showdown Golf - can you stream in the UK?

Streaming

Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan, Marco Grazzini as Mike Valenzuela, Colin Lawrence as Preacher. They are all stood next to each other as Jack guides a horse.

Where is Virgin River filmed? All the locations for Netflix series

Colin Lawrence as Preacher and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan, they are sat on top of a roof, smiling ahead with tools in their hands.

Meet the cast of Virgin River season 6

Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel in Virgin River. She is smiling and wearing a feather boa and a bride tiara.

What time is Virgin River season 6 released on Netflix?

Luke Littler celebrates during the PDC World Darts Championship

PDC World Darts Championship 2025 snooker order of play: Schedule today (Tuesday 17th December)

Luke Humphries lifts the PDC World Darts Championship trophy

PDC World Darts Championship on TV 2025: Channel, schedule and live stream

General view of the Carabao Cup trophy with red and white ribbons

Carabao Cup TV schedule 2024/25: Coverage, TV fixtures and live stream

Soaps

An on-edge Belle speaking with Sam, Amelia and Jimmy in Emmerdale

Emmerdale's Belle Dingle in fear over Tom King trial in ITVX edition

Martin and Stacey looking across the room at each other while they sit on sofas

EastEnders airs outcome of Martin Fowler and Stacey Slater kiss in early iPlayer episode

Max hugging worried Lauren as they look over Frankie's cot in hospital in Coronation Street

Coronation Street airs game-changing Lauren Bolton decision in ITVX episode

Entertainment

Sarah Storey smiles before a pale blue backdrop, wearing Olympic medals around her neck

Sarah Storey addresses possibility of return to Dancing on Ice after injury

Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell sat on a sofa, laughing together.

When is the Strictly Come Dancing 20th anniversary on TV?

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer sat down next to each other, smiling.

When is Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing on TV?

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Drama

The cast of Beyond Paradise sat in church during a Christmas service

Beyond Paradise's Humphrey and Martha face fostering "challenges" in Christmas special, says Kris Marshall

Mark Gatiss posing in a black suit and jumper at the BFI with a pink background behind him.

ExclusiveWolf Hall's Mark Gatiss says not being able to return for season 2 was "a killer"

Brenda Blethyn in Vera, looking down, with a cloudy backdrop behind her

Vera's childhood explored in final episode, says executive producer

Sci-fi

Harold Perrineau as Boyd Stevens and Corteon Moore as Ellis Stevens in From, standing outside, with Boyd putting his arm on Ellis's shoulder.

From season 3 UK release date confirmed after staggering revelation

Joel Fry as Trev and Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor in the Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World

Doctor Who moving Christmas special makes director cry every time

Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred in Tales of the TARDIS

Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy hints past Doctors will be returning again

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Comedy

Rowan Atkinson in Man Vs Bee

Rowan Atkinson returns to Netflix for Man vs Baby

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina sat next to one another looking in to the camera, with a green RT exclusive banner in the bottom right corner

Based on a True Story stars Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina: 'There's a little too much improvising'

Feathers McGraw stood in front of bars, looking ahead.

ExclusiveWallace & Gromit creators underestimated fan reaction to Feathers McGraw return

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Documentaries

David Attenborough presents BBC documentary Life on Earth in a jungle holding binoculars

BBC celebrating Life on Earth at 50 with hopes David Attenborough will be involved

Paul Kevin Curtis wearing a grey t-shirt, in a dimly-lit room.

Where is Paul Kevin Curtis now? Subject of Netflix's The Kings of Tupelo

Black-and-white portrait of Humphrey Bogart wearing a fedora and a trench coat, looking to the side with a thoughtful expression.

The real Humphrey Bogart is revealed in Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes

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More TV

Ronnie O'Sullivan during a snooker match

Riyadh Season Snooker Championship on TV 2024: Channel, schedule and live stream

Close-up of Judd Trump as he lines up a shot

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All Creatures Great and Small cast gathered around a Christmas dinner table

All Creatures Great and Small gives first look as Mrs Hall receives devastating news

Wk 50 Richard Curtis

What are the cast of Love Actually doing now?