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EastEnders killer to make shock return and wreak havoc in Walford next week

EastEnders killer to make shock return and wreak havoc in Walford next week

A murderer who has terrorised Walford is to make a shock return to the BBC soap opera next week. New spoilers released by show bosses have hinted...

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Beloved BBC presenter has hit travel show renewed for third series

Beloved BBC presenter has hit travel show renewed for third series

Beloved BBC presenter Clive Myrie has had his hit travel show renewed for a third series. The BBC News At Ten and Mastermind host, who previously...

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Call the Midwife legend surprises fans after landing new role on EastEnders

Call the Midwife legend surprises fans after landing new role on EastEnders

A popular Call the Midwife star has landed a new role on EastEnders, leaving fans of both shows stunned. Leonie Elliott, who starred as Nurse...

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Hit Netflix show Adolescence to be available in all UK secondary schools

Hit Netflix show Adolescence to be available in all UK secondary schools

The hit Netflix show Adolesence is to be made available in all UK secondary schools through Film . The harrowing programme follows the story of a...

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Dancing on Ice judge breaks silence on show's future amid 'lowest ratings ever'

Dancing on Ice judge breaks silence on show's future amid 'lowest ratings ever'

Dancing on Ice judge Christopher Dean has broken his silence on the future of the ITV show amid reports of "low ratings". The star shared that he...

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Celebrity Big Brother winner shares backstage 'feud' with Louis Walsh

Celebrity Big Brother winner shares backstage 'feud' with Louis Walsh

Celebrity Big Brother winner David Potts has shared a backstage "feud" with former X Factor judge Louis Walsh. The English TV personality claimed...

25.03.2025 3

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Coronation Street star had 'secret' romance with co-star before splitting up

Coronation Street star had 'secret' romance with co-star before splitting up

Coronation Street fans have been left shocked after discovering that a soap legend had a "secret" behind-the-scenes relationship with a co-star before...

25.03.2025 3

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Dancing on Ice judge breaks silence on show's future amid 'lowest ratings ever'

Dancing on Ice judge breaks silence on show's future amid 'lowest ratings ever'

Dancing on Ice judge Christopher Dean has broken his silence on the future of the ITV show amid reports of "low ratings". The star shared that he...

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Britain's Got Talent viewers slam ITV show for 'absolutely terrible' acts

Britain's Got Talent viewers slam ITV show for 'absolutely terrible' acts

ITV viewers have slammed the most recent episode of Britain's Got Talent for having some "absolutely terrible" acts. Saturday's (March 22) episode...

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Everything you need to know about the Big Night of Musicals — how to watch

Everything you need to know about the Big Night of Musicals — how to watch

Theatre lovers across the country are in luck tonight as the BBC hosts the hotly anticipated Big Night of Musicals. The event, which is made...

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Coronation Street fans left outraged as fan-favourite axed after 11 years

Coronation Street fans have been left outraged following the axing of a fan-favourite star from the ITV show after 11 years. Yasmeen Nazir, played...

13.03.2025 5

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How to watch the Dancing on Ice grand finale this weekend — when and where

The winner of Dancing on Ice 2025 will be announced this week with only hours to go before the finale. This year's series started in January and has...

09.03.2025 4

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Everything you need to know about A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

A new series detailing the real-life story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in the UK, is coming to ITV this week. The four-part...

06.03.2025 7

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EastEnders fans beg for 'brilliant' character to make return 27 years after exit

EastEnders fans have called on a "brilliant" character to make a return to Albert Square 27 years after her last appearance. Viewers were eager for...

05.03.2025 6

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Why was Meghan Markle's new Netflix series delayed? All to know

With only hours to go before Meghan Markle's hotly anticipated Netflix series, many will be wondering why its release date was delayed. Originally,...

05.03.2025 3

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EastEnders icon reveals telltale signs that a character will be axed

An EastEnders icon has revealed the telltale signs that their character will be axed from the popular BBC soap opera. Cheryl Fergison, who...

25.02.2025 3

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Here is why Deal or No Deal is not on tonight — All you need to know

Viewers will be left confused tonight by the absence of the hugely popular ITV gameshow Deal or No Deal. The programme, which is fronted by Stephen...

20.02.2025 6

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Coronation Street legend to make comeback to ITV show for Sue Cleaver's exit

A Coronation Street legend will be making a return to the popular ITV soap opera to play a huge part in Sue Cleaver's exit. Katy Cavanagh (who...

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Why this beloved Coronation Street star has quit the ITV show after 10 years

A beloved Coronation Street star has quit the ITV show 10 years after her first appearance. In last night's episode, Bethany Platt (played by Lucy...

12.02.2025 5

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Iconic X Factor contestant takes lead role in brand new BBC crime drama

An iconic boyband singer who made a name for himself on the X Factor is starring in a brand new BBC crime drama called Virdee. Staz Nair was part...

11.02.2025 3

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What is Celebrity Bear Hunt star Holly Willoughby's net worth? All to know

Popular Dancing On Ice presenter and former This Morning host Holly Willougby is set to star in a new Netflix programme called Celebrity Bear Hunt. ...

06.02.2025 10

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Families wanted for new series of Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life on BBC

Producers are on the lookout for families eager to take part in the new series of Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out. The programme sees cleaning...

06.02.2025 6

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Fan-favourite Coronation Street star to make return to beloved ITV soap opera

A fan-favourite Coronation Street star is to make a return to the beloved ITV soap opera. Matt Milburn, who is reprising the role of Tommy...

05.02.2025 3

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Dancing On Ice star quits ITV programme just hours before tonight's show

A Dancing On Ice star has announced they are quitting the ITV series just hours before tonight's show. Pro skater and former champion Vanessa Bauer...

03.02.2025 2

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Coronation Street icon diagnosed with cancer after discovering a lump

An iconic character on the hugely popular ITV soap opera Coronation Street has been told he has cancer. Kevin Webster (played by Michael Le Vell)...

28.01.2025 4

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Alan Carr reveals he's losing his sight and needs terrifying procedure

Beloved comedian Alan Carr has revealed he's losing his sight and needs a terrifying procedure. The presenter, who is also the star of Amanda &...

28.01.2025 3

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Brits threaten to boycott Netflix if this massive change is brought to the UK

British Netflix users have threatened to cancel their subscriptions if a massive change, which has already been implemented in the United States and...

28.01.2025 7

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Dragons' Den star tragically found dead as son leads tributes to 'kindest' man

Tributes have poured in after a Dragons' Den star was tragically found dead in a woodland area. Graeme Turner, who appeared on the show in 2010,...

26.01.2025 5

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Coronation Street boss quits show after 10 years amid cast 'exodus'

A Coronation Street boss has quit the soap opera and is heading for a rival programme amid a so-called "exodus" of cast members. Lee Rayner, who...

18.01.2025 4

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'Ridiculous': EastEnders fans slam 'lazy' and 'terrible' writing on the show

EastEnders fans have slammed the creators of the popular BBC soap opera for some of the "laziest" writing seen in recent years. Viewers took to an...

17.01.2025 6

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Where is Dragons' Den filmed amid new series? Everything you need to know

With Dragons' Den back for another season, you may be wondering where the popular BBC show is filmed. The TV programme, which sees aspiring...

10.01.2025 3

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EastEnders fans slam 'awful' and 'disgustingly cringy' character romance

EastEnders viewers have slammed an "awful" and "disgustingly cringy" character romance on the popular BBC soap opera. A passionate fan took to a...

09.01.2025 3

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Viewers beg BBC bosses to renew 'bloody brilliant' show for second series

Viewers have begged BBC bosses to renew a "bloody brilliant" sitcom for a second series. Smoggie Queens, which recently aired on the public...

09.01.2025 4

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Vera star Brenda Blethyn shares huge backstage secret as show comes to an end

Vera star Brenda Blethyn has revealed a massive backstage secret as the show ends after 14 years. The long-running programme ended last week,...

08.01.2025 3

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Here is everything you need to know about the new Channel 4 show Patience

Many new shows are coming or have come to British screens this year, including Grantchester, Playing Nice and Patience. According to its summary,...

07.01.2025 5

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Who owns Ardross Castle from The Traitors and can I book a stay there?

The latest series of The Traitors is sure to have us on the edge of our seats as the Faithfuls attempt to keep their wits about them at Ardross...

30.12.2024 7

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Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones to reprise Nessa role for BBC Shipping Forecast

Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones is to reprise the role of Nessa for BBC Radio 4's Shipping Forecast as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. There...

29.12.2024 10

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EastEnders fans say show character is 'just annoying now' and call for her to go

Fans of the hugely popular BBC soap opera EastEnders have called on an important character to leave the show after becoming "annoying". Linda Carter...

12.12.2024 7

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The Chase star Anne Hegerty reveals 'brilliant' new role in upcoming sitcom

The Chase star Anne Hegerty has revealed she had a new role written for her in an upcoming sitcom. The quiz icon, who is also known as The...

12.12.2024 7

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The Chase star Anne Hegerty reveals 'brilliant' new role in upcoming sitcom

The Chase star Anne Hegerty has revealed she had a new role written for her in an upcoming sitcom. The quiz icon, who is also known as The...

12.12.2024 2

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'Exciting things have changed': Claudia Winkleman on new series of The Traitors

Claudia Winkleman has said that "exciting things have changed" for series three of The Traitors. The BBC programme will return on New Year’s...

11.12.2024 4

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BBC releases teaser images ahead of Gavin and Stacey Christmas finale

The BBC has shared several teaser images ahead of the last-ever episode of Gavin and Stacey. The comedy programme, which first aired all the way...

11.12.2024 4

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Gregg Wallace accusers hit out at 'middle-class women' comment

Those accusing Gregg Wallace of sexually harassing behaviour have hit out at the presenter over claims that complaints are coming from...

02.12.2024 3

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Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigns after admitting phone theft 'mistake'

UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has resigned from her role in the government after admitting to a major "mistake" she made over a decade ago....

29.11.2024 5

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Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair 'devastated' by the death of John Prescott

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has said he is "devastated" by the death of John Prescott. The Labour figure died at the age of 86 and had...

21.11.2024 7

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Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has passed away at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced. The...

21.11.2024 6

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Tributes pour in for John Prescott after he dies at the age of 86

Tributes have poured in for the former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott following his death at the age of 86. The high-profile...

21.11.2024 7

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Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair 'devastated' by the death of John Prescott

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has said he is "devastated" by the death of John Prescott. The Labour figure died at the age of 86 and had...

21.11.2024 3

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Tributes pour in for John Prescott after his death at the age of 86

Tributes have poured in for the former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott following his death at the age of 86. The high-profile...

21.11.2024 5

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Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has passed away at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced. The...

21.11.2024 3

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