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Rose Ayling-Ellis as Aliss Fenister in Doctor Who sat looking sad

Doctor Who fans have a terrifying theory about new episode The Well

A scene from Doctor Who featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor. He is shown in a close-up, kneeling and looking up with a focused and serious expression. He's wearing a sleek, futuristic dark blue outfit with subtle detailing. In front of him is a translucent holographic screen displaying partially obscured text. He appears to be in conversation with someone partially out of focus in the foreground. In the bottom right corner, there’s a graphic overlay with a blue background and the text “RT COMMENT".

Louise GriffinDoctor Who's The Well does a David Tennant episode justice by avoiding a terrible mistake

Rose Ayling-Ellis as Aliss Fenister in Doctor Who sat looking sad

Doctor Who confirms fan theory with sequel to iconic episode – and David Tennant cameo

Anita Dobson at the Radio Times Covers Party. A green badge in the bottom right corner reads: "RT Exclusive"

Doctor Who airs most intriguing Mrs Flood cameo yet – but what does she want?

A dramatic still from Andor season 2 shows three characters standing in a golden wheat field under a pale sky. In the foreground, Adria Arjona portrays Bix Caleen, looking intently ahead with a serious, determined expression. Her long, curly hair is loose and slightly tousled, and she wears a brown checked shirt layered under a mustard-colored vest. Behind her to the left, a young man with short curly hair and a striped dark jacket glances off in a different direction, his face partially blurred. To the right, a blonde woman dressed in light overalls with a strap and canister slung over her shoulder stands slightly out of focus, also gazing off-camera. A blue "RT Comment" badge is overlaid in the bottom right corner.

Jess BaconAndor season 2's portrayal of sexual violence is a first for Star Wars – and an incredibly impactful depiction

Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra in Doctor Who: The Robot Revolution

Doctor Who showrunner reveals season 15 deleted scenes – and hints they could be released

Rose Ayling-Ellis in a tense scene from Doctor Who, wearing a dusty jacket with industrial containers in the background.

Rose Ayling-Ellis says it "makes sense" for her Doctor Who character to be deaf

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Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who episode The Well. He's crouched on the floor, looking up at Rose Ayling-Ellis's Aliss Fenly, who is just out of shot, and subtitles of what he's saying appear in a box in front of him. They say: "Was there a noise? A gas? This mineshaft..."

Doctor Who's overnight ratings confirmed – figures bounce back with The Well

Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra in Doctor Who

What time are new episodes of Doctor Who released? Release schedule

Charlie Brooker for Black Mirror, sat at the console of a spaceship

Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker was asked to write for Doctor Who

Rose Ayling-Ellis as Aliss Fenly in Doctor Who episode The Well, with the Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, and Belinda Chandra, played by Varada Sethu, crouched down in front of her.

Doctor Who – The Well ending explained: How did the creature survive?

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Isabela Merced as Dina and Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller, sitting on horses and looking concerned. There is an RT comment label in the bottom corner.

David RoskinWhy The Last of Us season 2 episode 2 was right to take a big swing

Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us in a winter coat and beanie. The words "RT Comment" are in front

George WhiteThe Last of Us star Bella Ramsey has proved every doubter wrong with one season 2 moment

Billy Magnussen, Osy Ikhile, Paul G. Raymond, Cristin Milioti, Milanka Brooks in Black Mirror episode USS Callister: Into Infinity with a badge reading "RT Comment"

Rory DohertyHow Black Mirror wasted a chance to solve a big USS Callister problem

Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor and Billie Piper as Rose Tyler in the TARDIS in Doctor Who, with a blue badge in the bottom right corner reading: "RT Comment"

Louise GriffinDoctor Who's modern reboot could have been disastrous – here's how it defied the odds

Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock and Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson in Daredevil: Born Again

Louise GriffinDaredevil: Born Again's major death could cause a big problem for the show

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Varada Sethu as Belinda in Doctor Who season 15, with a graphic reading "RT comment'

Louise GriffinDoctor Who is making a big move to prioritise UK fans after previous backlash

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Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Andor season 2, with a five-star review graphic from Radio Times

Christopher ConnorAndor season 2 review: Star Wars hit bows out in explosive style

Chris O'Dowd and Rashida Jones in Black Mirror season 7 episode, Common People, looking shocked as they sit in an office.

Morgan CormackBlack Mirror season 7 review: An instant classic instalment that showcases Charlie Brooker at his best

Pedro Pascal as Joel in The Last of Us season 2 sat on a sofa. The words "RT Review" and five stars are below

Louise GriffinThe Last of Us season 2 review: Unrivalled storytelling that lays bare the best and worst of humanity

Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in Daredevil: Born Again

Nicola AustinDaredevil: Born Again review – A bloody delight and a worthy return to Hell's Kitchen

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Ben Miles as Tay Kolma (left) and Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma (right) in Andor. The pair are seen walking together in a softly lit, ornately decorated room with art deco-style wall sconces and elegant wall paneling. Tay wears a formal, layered outfit in cream and pale blue tones with structured shoulders and a sash belt. Mon Mothma is dressed in a sophisticated pale green gown with a textured bodice and a draped shawl detail. Both characters appear composed and quietly confident, engaging in a formal event or gathering

Andor season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes released?

Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra, Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor and Troopers in Doctor Who

Doctor Who: The Well cast

Tony Gilroy and Genevieve O’Reilly on the set of Andor talking in posh clothing

Andor season 2 cast: All the stars in second and final season of Star Wars spin-off

Ben Miles as Tay Kolma in Andor, dressed in elegant, futuristic robes with layered textures in shades of grey and white. He sits in a minimalist room, resting his head on one hand with a thoughtful, slightly skeptical expression as he engages in conversation with someone off-camera

What happened to Tay Kolma in Andor season 2? Unsettling fate explained

Star Wars

Ben Mendelsohn stars in Andor season 2

What does the Empire want with Ghorman in Andor season 2?

Radio Times cover featuring stormtrooper.

Star Wars spin-off series Andor features in this week's Radio Times

Cassian Andor looks down a dark passageway, with two people stood behind him

Andor creator: 'We try to be more serious about Star Wars – we shot a cop in the face in the opening scene'

Diego Luna stars in Andor season 2 in the cockpit of a spaceship

What time is Andor season 2 released where you are?

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Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in Andor season 2 with a green badge reading: "RT Exclusive"

Andor writer reveals why certain scenes didn't make the cut in season 2

Rashida Jones in Black Mirror, stood with her arms folded. There is an RT Exclusive banner in the bottom right corner

Black Mirror's Rashida Jones reacts to Common People’s "brutal" ending

Cristin Milioti in Black Mirror's USS Callister: Into Infinity holding a tablet

Black Mirror star on "sick and twisted" final moments of USS Callister: Into Infinity