It has been confirmed that Patsy Kensit will be making a dramatic return to Emmerdale later this year – reprising her iconic role as Sadie King.

‘I am really excited to return to Emmerdale,’ teases Patsy. ‘I treasure the years I was here before. Sadie King is a character that I really loved playing. The cast and crew are absolutely brilliant and I am so grateful for the chance to return to the show, it’s absolutely amazing.’

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw adds, ‘We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Patsy Kensit back to the cast and crucially to see the iconic Sadie King storm back into the village. Her return will be explosive and guaranteed to shock. Sadie’s seductive demeanour, combined with her utterly ruthless nature, are set to deliver a spectacular and highly dramatic touch of class to the Yorkshire Dales.’

Fans of the TVChoice Award-winning soap will know that Sadie King initially appeared on our screens back in 2004 – introducing herself as the wife of Jimmy King (Nick Miles). Sadly though, that relationship wasn’t built to last and Sadie soon began having an affair with local mechanic Robert Sugden (Karl Davies).

Across the two years that Patsy Kensit starred in Emmerdale – leaving in 2006 to star in Holby City – she was involved in plenty of storylines.

There were the endless feuds between her and Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins), and between her and Zoe Tate (Leah Bracknell), as well as the numerous affairs with the aforementioned Robert, her brother-in-law Matthew King (Matt Healy), and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). Then of course there was plot to kidnap Tom King (Kenneth Farrington).

And now she’s back…

But of course Jimmy is now happily married to Nicola (Nicola Wheeler), so maybe Sadie is returning to cause some retaliatory havoc in Cain’s life. His marriage to Moira (Natalie J. Robb) is struggling (to put it mildly) with Moira currently in jail accused of murdering Celia (Jaye Griffiths) and Anya (Alia Al-Shabibi) and Cain’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis.

As usual, there’s a lot going on in the Yorkshire Dales – and Sadie King will surely just be amping up the drama even further.

Since leaving Emmerdale in 2006, Patsy Kensit has continued to work as an actress appearing in Holby City (2007-2010, 2019) as Faye Morton, the drama Tina and Bobby (2017) as Betty Dean, and EastEnders (2023) as Emma Harding.

She's also had cameos in shows such as Agatha Raisin (2020), McDonald & Dodds (2021), and Death in Paradise (2023).

Daisy Hall became a writer for TVChoice after realising that she could make a career out of her incredible ability to extensively name an actor's credits when they randomly pop up in whatever she's watching. Her friends find it infuriating, but hopefully you find it useful!

It’s time to lay out the Europe themed buffets and get your flags ready as the Eurovision Grand Final is here. The annual crowd-pleaser will see 25 countries perform as they bid to be crowned the Eurovision 2026 - and 70th edition - champion.

The UK will be rooting for LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER as they blast out Eins, Zwei, Drei, in what promises to be a kooky style, on the stage in Vienna, Austria. Taking us through the night on UK screens is Eurovision master of ceremonies Graham Norton who will be commentating - and making us giggle - from the event.

Who is performing for the UK in Eurovision 2026?

Sam Battle, who performs as LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will be representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria with his song Eins, Zwei, Dre__i.

When Sam was invited to a writing workshop he thought he was writing for another artist and was thrilled to be asked to perform too, ‘I was invited to a writing session by the BBC with three other writers – I thought to write for other artists to sing at Eurovision,’ he says. ‘Turns out we were writing for me. I had dragged along my synthesizer and when I moved the sofa out the way, and I shouted, ‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’, for some reason and that's basically how it started. Twelve hours later, we had a song that we thought was never going to get picked.’

The fact that not all the lyrics in the song (or indeed the title) are English has raised some eyebrows, but Sam insists there’s nothing to see here. ‘I know the German lyrics might be a bit controversial - but I think it's more controversial that the German entry has no German in it. We were actually experimenting with different languages saying ‘one, two, three’ but ended up settling on just German.'

What will happen at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026?

The Grand Final of Eurovision 2026 will be presented by Austrian stars, Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski and the opening act, The Queen of the Night, will see 2025 winner JJ showcase his remarkable vocal abilities as he blends Mozart-inspired elements with his own music. Creating a real spectacular will be the 40 plus dancers and acrobats performing alongside him as the storyline - involving a paper boat travelling from Switzerland to Vienna - unfolds. The 25 Grand Finalists are introduced in the iconic flag parade during this segment.

Then the competition really kicks off as 25 competing entries take to the stage one by
one, giving the performance of a lifetime. During the voting period we will be treated to three interval acts - Eurovision All Stars who will perform iconic songs from the Contest’s history to celebrate the 70th anniversary, Austrian electro-swing icon Parov Stelar who is showcasing his distinctive dance sound and striking visuals, and finally Austrian Eurovision legend César Sampson will perform Billy Joel’s Vienna.

Where is the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 held?

This year the Eurovision Song Contest will take place at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria and will be hosted by Austrian stars, Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski.

When is the Eurovision Song Contest 2026?

We can all wave our flags and argue over the Eurovision scoring on Saturday 16 May.

How does the voting work in the Eurovision Song Contest?

The exciting news is we can all have our say in who wins on the night! Vote for your favourite songs online by heading to Eurovision’s official voting website, esc.vote, or by downloading the official Eurovision Song Contest App. During the voting window, viewers can cast up to 10 votes for their favourite countries – and all 10 votes can be used on one country or spread between up to 10 different countries. But viewers can’t vote for their own country. And votes will cost 15p per vote.

The final result of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will be determined by a combination of points from national juries and viewer votes in the participating countries, along with a separate rest of the world vote. Each national jury is made up of a group of seven music professionals in that country.

After viewers have cast their votes, each national spokesperson from the 35 participating countries will present the points of their professional jury live to the world. The scores from the juries and the televoting points are added to create one score for each song.

How many countries will compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026?

Austria has welcomed 35 competing countries to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with 25 of them gaining a place in the finals following knock out rounds.

Who is favourite to win the Eurovision Song Contest 2026?

According to bookies the odds are that Finland will be the most likely to win - Linda Lampenius and Peter Parkkonen are performing Liekinheitin and their energetic rehearsals have put them at the top of the leaderboard. It’s thought that Greece’s Akylas and the song Ferto are next likely to scoop a spot on the winners podium with Søren Torpegaard Lund and the tune Før vi går hjem a strong third option.

Many people were surprised to hear soap queen Delta Goodrem was representing Australia with the sweeping pop ballad Eclipse and she looks set to land at least a top five ranking for her homeland.

Boy George was a surprise addition to the contestants when he appeared on stage in the earlier rounds, representing San Marino with Superstar. He co-wrote the song with Senhit - who has graced the Eurovision stage twice before for the tiny nation. Sadly they have not made it to the Grand Final.

What is the boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 about?

In protest of Israel’s inclusion in the 2026 competition, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Ireland have withdrawn from the contest.

There were calls to ban Israel after its government began a massive military offensive in Gaza in October 2023.

Where can I watch the Eurovision Song Contest?

The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest will air on BBC iPlayer, BBC One, BBC Radio 2, and BBC Sounds from 8pm on Saturday 16 May.

Caroline Blight is a big fan of Vienna but is not sure what former resident Beethoven would make of all this –  but Mozart would be on the Eurovision stage without doubt…

Closing date for issue 21 is midnight 1st of June 2026. Only one entry per person.

When The Hardacres first arrived on our screens in 2024, it swept viewers into a world of ambition, upheaval and unbreakable family bonds. Set against the dramatic backdrop of a rapidly changing Britain, the series followed the Yorkshire-based Hardacre family as they dared to dream beyond their station, navigating shifting fortunes, social expectations and the personal cost of reinvention. It was a story of resilience and risk… and we were captivated!

This month, the saga continues. The second series promises even higher stakes as the former dockworkers confront the consequences of their rise to wealth. With new alliances forming and old rivalries simmering, the family must fight to protect everything they have built. Will the arrival of the formidable Lady Imelda Hansen prove to be a threat to their new position in society?

One question looms large: how much are the Hardacres willing to sacrifice to hold on to their future?

Who stars in The Hardacres?

Julie Graham as Ma

As the formidable matriarch of the Hardacre family, Ma is the driving force behind their rise in fortune. Fiercely protective and relentlessly ambitious, she is determined to secure a better life for her family. But as new challenges threaten their hard-won status, her strength and resolve are put to the ultimate test.

Scottish actress Julie Graham has appeared in a vast array of TV shows during her glittering 40-year career. Some of her best-known roles include Megan Hartnoll in At Home With The Braithwaites (2000-2003), Rhona Kelly in Shetland (2014-2022), Sheron Dawson in Benidorm (2016-2018).

She has also had leading roles in Casualty (1988), Harry (1993-1995), Between The Sheets (2003), William And Mary (2003-2005), Bonekickers (2008), Survivors (2008-2010), The Bletchley Circle (2012-2014), Queens Of Mystery (2019-2021), and This City Is Ours (2025).

On top of that, she’s made guest appearances in some of TV’s most popular dramas, including Midsomer Murders (2013 and 2023), Death In Paradise (2013), New Tricks (2014) and Doctor Who (2020). She's a busy woman!

Claire Cooper as Mary Hardacre

Ma’s (Julie Graham) daughter Mary is ambitious, sharp-minded and quietly determined to shape her own destiny. Growing up amid the family’s changing fortunes, she is torn between loyalty to her roots and the tantalising possibilities of a new social world. As expectations close in, Mary must decide exactly who she wants to become.

Before starring in The Hardacres, Claire Cooper was best known for her role of Jacqui McQueen in the long-running soap opera Hollyoaks, from 2006-2013. She has also briefly appeared in Coronation Street (2006) and Waterloo Road (2006).

Claire's other notable TV roles include Waking The Dead (2004), Scott & Bailey (2014) and Knightfall (2019).

Liam McMahon as Sam Hardacre

Mary’s (Claire Cooper) husband Sam is spirited, principled and fiercely loyal to his family. As opportunities expand beyond the world he has always known, he is tempted by independence and the promise of carving out his own path. But ambition comes at a cost, and Sam must weigh personal freedom against the bonds that define him.

Liam McMahon has previously appeared in The Tudors (2008), Titanic: Blood & Steel (2012), The Borgias (2013), The Fall (2013) and Warrior Nun (2020). He also starred in the 2008 movie Hunger.

Adam Little as Joe Hardacre

Joe is Sam (Liam McMahon) and Mary’s (Claire Cooper) eldest son, growing up amid the family’s dramatic rise in fortune. Loyal to his siblings but eager to prove himself, Joe feels the pull between his working‑class roots and the new opportunities now within reach.

You might have seen Adam Little in Years And Years (2019), Ackley Bridge (2022), Coronation Street (2022-2023) and Just Act Normal (2025).

Shannon Lavelle as Liza Hardacre

Liza is Sam (Liam McMahon) and Mary’s (Claire Cooper) daughter – spirited and unafraid to speak her mind. Watching her parents strive for a better life has shaped Liza’s own fierce sense of ambition. But as the family steps into unfamiliar society, her outspokenness and independence may prove to be both her greatest strength and her greatest challenge.

Shannon Lavelle is an up-and-coming actress who also recently co-starred as Chloe in Riot Women (2025).

Zak Ford-Williams as Harry Hardacre

Harry is Sam (Liam McMahon) and Mary’s (Claire Cooper) youngest son, and is a steady, dependable presence within the Hardacre family. A hard-working man who has long provided for his household, he views the family’s rising fortunes with both pride and caution.

Zak Ford-Williams is also known for his role as Lord Remington in the Netflix series Bridgerton (2024). He has also made appearances in Wolfe (2021), Better (2023) and Midsomer Murders (2023).

Owen Roe as Lord George Fitzherbert

Lord George Fitzherbert is the commanding patriarch of the Fitzherbert family, and a powerful figure within elite society. A staunch guardian of tradition and status, he watches the Hardacres’ rise with measured interest.

Owen Roe has previously appeared in Ballykissangel (1996-2001), The Ambassador (1998-1999), Any Time Now (2002), Inspector George Gently (2007), Whistleblower (2008), Cromwell In Ireland (2008), Single-Handed (2009), Val Falvey TD (2009), Prisoners Wives (2013), Ice Cream Girls (2013), The Walshes (2014), Penny Dreadful (2014-2015), Vikings (2015-2016), Fair City (2015-2019), Undercover (2016), Dead And Buried (2024) and From That Small Island (2025).

Cathy Belton as Lady Emma Fitzherbert

Lady Emma Fitzherbert moves effortlessly in the highest social circles and embodies the world the Hardacres aspire to enter. Polished, perceptive and quietly influential, she understands the rules of society better than anyone, and frequently clashes with the Hardacres due to her elitist nature.

Cathy Belton has taken lead roles in ROY (2009-2015), Single-Handed (2010), Red Rock (2015-2020), The Woman In White (2018), Miss Scarlet And The Duke (2020-2023), Hidden Assets (2021-2023) and The Catch (2023).

Holly Sturton as Lady Adella Fitzherbert

Lady Adella Fitzherbert is a self-assured and sometimes mischievous aristocrat, who is keenly aware of her family’s social standing. Accustomed to privilege and the expectations that come with it, she views the Hardacres’ ascent with a discerning eye.

You may have seen Holly Sturton as Beatrice Garston in Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale (2024-2025). She has also appeared in The Young Offenders (2026).

Michele Dotrice as Lady Imelda Hansen

Lady Imelda is a formidable and calculating presence whose arrival sends shockwaves through both the Fitzherbert household and the Hardacres’ carefully built world. Elegant but unyielding, she is determined to protect her family’s standing at any cost, and sees the Hardacres as a threat that must be firmly contained.

Michele Dotrice will forever be remembered for playing the role of Betty Spencer in classic BBC sitcom Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em (1973-1978). Her other credits include Signpost (1961-1962), The Old Curiosity Shop (1962-1963), Les Misérables (1967), Middlemarch (1968), Bramwell (1995), Midsomer Murders (1998), The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (2000), Holby City (2002), Murder In Suburbia (2005), Agatha Christie’s Marple (2010), Death In Paradise (2014), A Very English Scandal (2018), McDonald & Dodds (2020), Inside No 9 (2024) and Unforgotten (2025).

Where was The Hardacres filmed?

Despite being set in Yorkshire, The Hardacres is actually filmed in Dublin and County Wicklow in Ireland! Claire Cooper, who plays Mary, tells TVChoice, ‘Even though we’re filming in Ireland, we can still make it feel like Yorkshire. We’ve got Irish actors doing some incredible Yorkshire accents. For me, Ireland is a home from home, as my husband is Irish, so I got to see the in-laws!’

Is The Hardacres based on a book?

The Hardacres is actually based on a series of novels by CL Skelton, which were first published in 1976. The books followed the family from the Victorian era into the 1950s, so if the TV show continues to be popular, we may see the story develop through the decades.

When can I watch The Hardacres?

Episode one of season two will be shown on 5 on Thursday 14 May, which is also the date when you’ll be able to binge-watch the entire series on 5 streaming. No spoilers, please, for those of us who want to watch on 5 each week!

Tom Spilsbury has been a writer for TV Choice and its sister publication Total TV Guide since 2021. He was previously the longest-serving editor of the official Doctor Who Magazine (from 2007 to 2017), where he won an Eagle Award in 2012, and the ACE award for Circulation Excellence by a monthly magazine (2014).

A deliciously entertaining tale of sexy nonsense, the show we loved and couldn’t get enough of is back - but what happens next?

Rivals premiered to widespread acclaim in autumn 2024, and now the long‑awaited second series has finally arrived. The lust and lavish parties return in full force, with glamour, rivalry and saucy behaviour still firmly on the menu.

As we dive into this new run of episodes, there’s licence to be a little ‘dafter’ - in memory of Dame Jilly Cooper, who sadly died October of last year aged 88, when production was two‑thirds of the way through filming. Superbly acted and full of fun, the series is set in 1980s Britain and follows the fierce rivalry between Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) and Rupert Campbell‑Black (Alex Hassell) in the high‑stakes world of Corinium TV.

Who stars in Rivals?

Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones

A self-made electronics mogul, Freddie Jones is a moral beacon in a world of wrong ’uns, double-crossers and bed-hoppers. He and wife Valerie (Lisa McGrillis) have a sexless marriage.

‘Freddie touched something with the audience. Everyone seemed quite surprised that I could play a character like this - a romantic supporting lead,’ says Danny Dyer. ‘He and Katherine [Parkinson] really are an important duo. Lizzie [Katherine Parkinson] is arguably the moral compass of the show - she’s so lovely, cute and clever - so the idea of someone sweeping her off her feet, and that being Freddie, was always going to be loved.’

Danny Dyer, born in July 1977, began his acting career at 16 when he appeared in Prime Suspect 3 (1993), after being spotted by an agent while still at school. His breakthrough role followed in 1999, playing Moff in Human Traffic. A stint in TV presenting followed - The Real Football Factories on Bravo in 2006, interviewing football fans and hooligans, then Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men (2008–2009), where he met and grilled notorious gangsters and hard men.

Most folk know and love Danny Dyer from EastEnders – playing Queen Vic landlord and all-round professional geezer Mick Carter. After turning down a different part in the soap in 2009, he took on the role of the pink dressing gown-wearing Mick from 2013 to 2022, eventually stepping away after nearly a decade in Albert Square.

Another joyful addition to the Danny Dyer CV is The Dyers’ Caravan Park, a charming Sky series in which he and his daughter Dani Dyer invest in and help run Priory Hill and Nutts Farm Holiday Park on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. Dani Dyer won the fourth series of Love Island in 2018.

Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie Vereker

A neglected romance novelist navigating the cutthroat world of Rutshire, Lizzie is the wife of TV host James Vereker (Oliver Chris), although the pair are in an unhappy marriage. In series one, she found herself in a tender and unexpected love affair with tech magnate Freddie Jones (Danny Dyer) and of course we're hoping it continues.

‘Middle-aged love - even adulterous love - is particularly moving,’ Katherine Parkinson says. ‘In season two, we’ve moved beyond the will-they-won’t-they stage and things become more complicated, but it’s all very well represented, and we were both pleased and surprised that it was so felt by everyone else.’

Born in March 1978, Katherine studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. From 2005 to 2009, she played doctor’s receptionist Pauline Lamb in Doc Martin. While working on the show, she was invited by her former college pal Chris O’Dowd (yes, THAT Chris O'Dowd) to audition for The IT Crowd. It was a good move - as the comedy ran for four series from 2006, and in 2014 Katherine won the BAFTA for Best Female Comedy Performance.

More recently, she has been seen as mum Rachel Jessop in Tom Basden’s brilliant BBC sitcom Here We Go, and is set to star as Molly Weasley in the forthcoming Harry Potter television series.

Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black

Jilly Cooper’s notorious womaniser Rupert Campbell-Black is the iconic, smouldering protagonist, most notably clashing with television tycoon Tony Baddingham (David Tennant). He’s also a retired Olympic showjumper – struggling from the breakdown of his marriage.

‘It’s been very gratifying that people bought me as the character,’ says Alex Hassell. ‘I was slightly worried that the sexual element might get a lot of attention, but actually most people just want to say how much they enjoyed the show. It was odd for a lot of my friends and family, though - the second or third shot of the entire thing is my naked behind, and it doesn’t stop there. But there’s a strange power to that, I find.’

Alexander Hassell was born in Southend-on-Sea in September 1980, the youngest of four children, with a vicar for a father. He trained as an actor, performed in numerous stage productions and co-founded a theatre company.

In 2017, his breakthrough role arrived in the form of the BBC adaptation of Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist, which aired on Boxing Day. Then, in 2021, he played Metatron in the final season of the BBC/HBO fantasy series His Dark Materials.

Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara

The gentle, reserved middle daughter of Declan and Maud O’Hara (Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit), 20-year-old Taggie finds herself developing feelings for the much older Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) – with ‘more pining ahead’.

‘Alex is one of my closest friends, and that can really deepen your on-screen relationship,’ says Bella Maclean. ‘My relationship with Katherine Parkinson’s Lizzie is stronger this season too - and Taggie gets to dance, very wildly. She lets herself go, and there are some real coming-of-age moments where she truly becomes a woman.’

Arabella Maclean appeared in the fourth season of the Netflix series Sex Education in 2023 and has been in two episodes of Silent Witness. Born in November 1997, she is also known for her theatre work and, in 2025, was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow.

Born in New York to British parents, she spent her early childhood in the United States before returning to England. She grew up in East Sussex and later studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

David Tennant as Lord Tony Baddingham

A ruthless television executive and media manipulator, Tony is the Managing Director of Corinium Television. His longstanding rivalry with Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) ultimately comes to a head in series two.

‘These characters are beautifully drawn, so people just enjoyed the story,’ says David Tennant. ‘It has a flourish that you don’t often see. Coming back for season two, we had a better sense of what we were in, but you have to be careful that this doesn’t make you cocky. Tony’s had a bit of a knock on the head. It makes him more determined to win, to succeed, to crush everything beneath him. The safety wheels are slightly off - it’s unleashed him.’

Born in April 1971 in West Lothian, Scotland, David Tennant’s early career saw him working extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company. In 2005, he became a household name when he was cast as the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who, a role he played until 2010. He later returned to the role for special episodes marking the show’s anniversaries.

He later earned critical acclaim for Broadchurch (2013–2017), playing Detective Alec Hardy, and then received praise - and awards recognition - for his chilling portrayal of serial killer Dennis Nilsen in Des. His television work also includes roles in Good Omens, Jessica Jones and Inside Man.

On the big screen, David has appeared in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire as Barty Crouch Jr.

Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook

An ambitious TV producer recruited by Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) to help reshape Corinium Television. Cameron is an outsider whose only real ally is Tony, but as we discovered in series one... that allegiance could be about the change!

‘Season two is bigger, sexier, richer and deeper,’ says Nafessa Williams. ‘I’m excited for people to see a different side of Cameron. Where we leave her at the end of season one is not where we find her at the start of season two. Cameron and Rupert (Campbell-Black - Alex Hassell) are more of an item, and it was really cool to explore that in a freer way. She’s still connected to Tony, but for Cameron it’s about looking for a genuine connection that’s very needed and necessary.’

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Nafessa Williams had never been to Britain before she was cast in Rivals. She studied criminal justice at university in the United States and, early in her law career, began taking acting classes. She also modelled and took on small television roles.

In 2011, she joined ABC’s One Life To Live, which was cancelled only a month into her stint. She later moved to Los Angeles, landing a supporting role in the Whitney Houston biopic Whitney in 2015. In 2022, she starred in Sony’s Whitney Houston film I Wanna Dance with Somebody, this time playing American producer Robyn Crawford.

Nafessa has been outspoken on issues of racism and police brutality and, in 2021, launched her own unisex clothing brand, Y-FEAR (‘Your Fear And Egos Aren’t Real’).

Aidan Turner as Declan O’Hara

A brilliant but deeply flawed Irish journalist and media executive, Declan is recruited by Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) and becomes embroiled in the battle over Corinium Television’s franchise. He’s married to Maud (Victoria Smurfit) and father to Patrick (Gabriel Tierney), Taggie (Bella Maclean) and Caitlin (Catriona Chandler).

‘Not everything you do is a hit and we were surprised by the reaction to season one,’ says Aidan Turner. ‘Sometimes you strike gold and everything just falls into place. We left Declan at a pretty precarious moment - his television company has just been given the green light to bid for the franchise they’ve been hoping for and they’re all amped.

'But his wife, Maud [Victoria Smurfit], has just walked out, and his family is dismantling in front of his eyes. But season two is bigger - we have more episodes and some new characters.’

Born in June 1983 in Dublin, Aidan Turner initially trained as a ballroom dancer before studying acting at The Gaiety School of Acting. He first gained attention in the BBC series Being Human (2009–2011), playing the vampire John Mitchell.

He was then cast as Kíli in The Hobbit film trilogy (2012–2014) and became a household name with his lead role as Ross Poldark in Poldark (2015–2019) - a passionate yet troubled 18th-century landowner who enjoyed the odd bout of shirtless scything.

Aidan – who away from the acting is a big snooker fan - has since starred in And Then There Were None (2015), Leonardo (2021), playing the titular Leonardo da Vinci, and The Suspect (2022).

Emily Atack as Sarah Stratton

With aspirations of becoming a TV presenter, Sarah Stratton is the second wife and former mistress of MP Paul Stratton (Rufus Jones).

‘Season one exceeded everyone’s expectations,’ says Emily Atack. ‘We’d spent so long filming this incredibly complex, fun, outrageous, raucous thing, not knowing at all how it was going to go down. If people love it, it’s the cherry on top. It’s such a high. I’m still not down.’

Born in December 1989, Emily Atack is best known for her role in The Inbetweeners, as well as her appearances on reality shows including Dancing On Ice and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Coming from a famous family, she's the daughter of actress and impressionist Kate Robbins, known for Spitting Image, and the niece of Amy Robbins, who plays Christina Boyd in Coronation Street. On her mother’s side, Emily is also a first cousin twice removed of Paul McCartney, as Kate’s mother and Paul were first cousins.

Alongside her acting career, Emily has hosted her own series, The Emily Atack Show, appeared on Celebrity Juice, and fronted a BBC documentary exploring cyberflashing and sexual harassment, Emily Atack: Asking For It?.

Victoria Smurfit as Maud O’Hara

A former actress turned housewife, Maud is married to Declan (Aidan Turner) and is mother to Patrick (Gabriel Tierney), Taggie (Bella Maclean) and Caitlin (Catriona Chandler). With her dazzling red hair, she was once the toast of Dublin theatre, but after the birth of her first child has been living in the shadow of her high-flying husband. Increasingly stifled by domestic life, she longs to reclaim her independence – and busies herself with numerous affairs.

‘It’s just gorgeous to be part of something where everybody says, “I binged it; I’ve seen it seven times,”’ says Victoria Smurfit. ‘Maud has a really fascinating, intertwined, complicated storyline that, at its essence, comes from a very simple decision - and it creates cobwebs of carnage.’

Born in March 1974, Victoria Smurfit comes from one of Ireland’s most prominent business families. Her grandfather, Jefferson Smurfit, founded the Smurfit Kappa Group in 1934, beginning with cardboard boxes, it has since grown into one of the world’s leading paper-based packaging companies.

She first rose to prominence as Orla O’Connell in the BBC series Ballykissangel (1998–1999). From 2003 to 2009, she starred as DCI Roisin Connor in ITV’s Trial & Retribution. In 2014, she began playing the recurring role of Cruella de Vil in ABC’s Once Upon a Time.

Claire Rushbrook as Lady Monica Baddingham

The upper-crust and dependable wife of ruthless TV mogul Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant), Lady Monica is a grounded presence amid the chaos of 1980s Rutshire. A symbol of ‘old England,’ she has little interest in her husband’s business empire – much preferring the company of her dogs and the rest of their high-society friends.

‘Series one delivered everything that my contemporaries who knew Jilly’s books had hoped for,’ says Claire Rushbrook. ‘Monica is a really liberating character. There’s no pressure on me as an actress to bring the glam, and certainly Monica has no interest in what anybody thinks of how she looks. I love it when she’s in her stomping country attire - the wellies, some quite heavy tweed culottes and the very old smelly Barbour jacket.’

Born in August 1971 in Hertfordshire, Claire trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). She rose to prominence as Tina Seabrook in the ITV drama London’s Burning (1994–2000), playing a firefighter navigating the pressures of the job.

Her subsequent television roles include My Mad Fat Diary (2013–2015), Home Fires (2015–2016), Requiem (2018), and Whitechapel, as well as appearances in Doctor Who and Black Mirror. In 2022, she starred in the Channel 4 drama The Woman Who Ran Away and the critically acclaimed BBC series Sherwood.

Lisa McGrillis as Valerie Jones

A determined social climber, Valerie is the ambitious wife of Freddie Jones (Danny Dyer), eager to secure her place among the elite Cotswolds set she now finds herself mixing with. She runs a clothing boutique but is frequently mocked for her bourgeois taste and relentless desire to fit in. She constantly criticises Freddie's weight and is very prudish.

‘Last series we were all getting to know each other,’ says Lisa McGrillis. ‘Katherine [Parkinson], Claire [Rushbrook], Emily [Atack] and I, we laugh a lot. What I like to do on set is try to make Claire laugh when she’s being Monica, because Monica’s so serious. Valerie is very protective of her relationship with Freddie. They have a status between them – they’re the richest of those people, the biggest house. She’s keeping up appearances, absolutely, but she never drops the ball. She’s absolutely appalled by the affairs.’

Born in September 1982, Lisa McGrillis studied performing arts at Northumbria University. She appeared as DS Rachel Coles in Inspector George Gently alongside Martin Shaw, but is perhaps best known for her role as Kelly in the acclaimed BBC sitcom Mum, opposite Lesley Manville.

Her other television credits include Death in Paradise, Channel 4’s No Offence, and Deadwater Fell, plus Otis’ aunt Joanna in Sex Education. Recently you may have spotted her in BBC3 sitcom Proper Ladies as Miss Honnell.

Her next project sees her playing Adrian Mole’s mother in a television adaptation of Sue Townsend’s 1982 novel, written by David Nicholls and Caitlin Moran.

Luca Pasqualino as Bas Baddingham

The younger half-brother of Tony (David Tennant), Bas is charismatic and unashamedly hedonistic. He owns the local hangout, Bar Sinister, and gets on well with Rupert (Alex Hassell) and Declan (Aidan Turner).

‘As the season goes on, things change a lot for Bas,’ says Luca Pasqualino. ‘There may be a love interest – and he succeeds in getting polo onto TV, which was one of the reasons he was on the board at Venturer in the first place. I really enjoyed the polo, and my storyline is more intertwined with the other characters this time. Plus, Bas’s wardrobe has changed a little bit – he’s been shopping between season one and two.’

Luca Pasqualino was born in February 1990 to Italian parents. Before Rivals, he was best known for playing Freddie in Channel 4’s Skins (2009–2010), d’Artagnan in the television series The Musketeers (2014–2016), and Elvis Harte in Our Girl (2016–2020).

Gary Lamont as Charles Fairburn

The controller of programmes, Charles Fairburn is a gay man – concealing his romance with Gerald Middleton (Hubert Burton). Their storyline unfolds against the backdrop of discrimination during the HIV/AIDS pandemic, with colleagues picking on Charles because of his sexuality.

‘In that huge cast who are all doing excellent work, it was really special to have Charles be noticed and enjoyed,’ says Gary Lamont. ‘Season one is this perfect package, this romp of brilliance. And season two is bigger and bolder and brassier. Charles is happy; he is in love. He’s willing to enter into the compromised relationship with Gerald, but there are some obstacles thrown in the way. In the late 80s, there’s not a lot of people on side with being gay men.’

Scottish actor Gary Lamont grew up in Glasgow. He played hairdresser Robbie Fraser in soap opera River City (2009–2017). He also starred in the 2022 Netflix film Boiling Point alongside Stephen Graham, and appeared in ITV’s Karen Pirie.

Rupert Everett as Malise Gordon

A new addition to the cast for series two, Rupert Everett plays Malise Gordon, Rupert Campbell-Black’s (Alex Hassell) former show-jumping coach and the current husband of Helen (Hayley Atwell) - Rupert’s ex-wife and the mother of his daughters.

Dubbed ‘very exciting casting’, Rupert Everett watched season one and thought, ‘Why wasn’t I in it?’

He says:, ‘I was friends with Jilly, so I approached her, and then I suddenly got the part. Malise managed the show jumping team, and his role in this series is that he’s the only person to whom Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) really listens, or who could possibly control him in any sense. And he’s married to Rupert’s ex-wife and is a kind of stepfather to Rupert’s children. Rupert gets into trouble, and Malise is there.’

Born in May 1959, Rupert Everett became an international star in the 1990s, notably for his scene-stealing role in My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997). He has also appeared in An Ideal Husband (1999) and voiced Prince Charming in the Shrek sequels.

Openly gay since the late 1980s, Everett has published candid memoirs and is known for his outspoken commentary on the entertainment industry.

Hayley Atwell as Helen Gordon

Hayley Atwell plays Helen Gordon, who loathes her ex-husband Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and is the mother of his two children, Marcus and Tabitha.

Born in April 1982, Hayley gained early recognition in period dramas such as The Duchess (2008) and Brideshead Revisited (2008).

She later achieved international fame as Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). The role led to multiple film appearances and the television series Agent Carter (2015–2016).

She has also appeared in series including Howards End (2017) and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023), and more recently you may have spotted her in the YA series Heartstopper.

What happened in S1 of Rivals?

Season one’s cliffhanger left us gasping: Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) was left for dead. It looked like he was done for, but happily, he’s back, very much alive – and out for blood... Meanwhile, everyone’s favourite forbidden couple, Freddie (Danny Dyer) and Lizzie (Katherine Parkinson), finally slept together at the end of series one, and their affair is very much continuing.

There’s also Sarah Stratton’s (Emily Atack) ‘Who’s the Daddy?’ pregnancy, Declan’s (Aidan Turner) marriage to Maud (Victoria Smurfit) on the rocks, and that slow burn romance between Rupert (Alex Hassell) and Taggie O’Hara (Bella Maclean).

And then there’s the scandal involving Rupert which Declan was going to expose. The name ‘Perdita’ crops up – but who is Perdita and what does it all mean…? Cue more drama!

Where was Rivals filmed?

Adapted from Dame Jilly Cooper’s 1988 novel of the same name, filming makes full use of the Cotswolds. Tetbury in Gloucestershire - home to King Charles III and Queen Camilla - doubles as the fictional Cotchester. Corsham’s pretty high street was transformed into an 1980s backdrop, complete with vintage cars, including Declan O’Hara’s (Aidan Turner) mustard Mini.

Lord Baddingham’s (David Tennant) home, The Falconry, is Neston Park Estate near Atworth, previously seen in Lark Rise to Candleford, Persuasion and Towards Zero. The O’Haras’ home, The Priory, is Chavenage House, an Elizabethan manor near Tetbury, also known to viewers as Trenwith in Poldark.

When are where does Rivals S2 air?

All episodes are already available to watch on Disney+, with series 2 joining it from Friday 15 May with a three-episode premiere.

Hannah is the Content Manager across TVChoice and Total TV Guide. She enjoys a good ITV drama and in recent times has been absorbed by the wonderful Small Prophets and The Detectorists. In the summer of 2025 she was lucky enough to rub shoulders with some of the cast of Rivals on the set of Rupert Campbell-Black's impressive manor house.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, then you’ll know all about the TV phenomenon that was (and continues to be) Heated Rivalry - the romance starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two professional ice hockey players who begin a secret romantic relationship despite being on rival teams.

While we all wait patiently (or not-so-patiently) for the next season, Prime Video have their own steamy hockey romance to tide us over: Off Campus.

The show centres around quiet songwriter Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) and Briar University’s all-star hockey athlete Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli). The mismatched pair make a deal: Hannah will help Garrett study if Garrett pretends to be dating Hannah to make her crush jealous. Of course, pretty soon their faked attraction starts to get a bit too real...

Who stars in Off Campus?

Ella Bright as Hannah Wells

Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) is a quiet but confident songwriter studying at Briar University. An excellent student, she's struggling over how to get the attention of her crush, Justin (Josh Heuston), and enlists Garrett (Belmont Cameli) to help her out.

Young American-born Brit Ella Bright found fame as a child in the CBBC adaptation of Malory Towers (2020-2025), where she played Darrell Rivers. She earned nominations for a Children's BAFTA and a Children's and Family Emmy for her performance. She also featured in Holmes & Watson (2018) and on an episode of The Crown (2023) as a young Kate Middleton.

Belmont Cameli as Garrett Graham

All Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) wants is to play hockey, but his GPA is slipping and his place at Briar University is at risk. He's happy to help Ella (Hannah Wells) make her crush jealous if it means she'll help him to keep his position on the team.

Belmont Cameli starred as Jamie Spano on the rebooted version of Saved By The Bell (2020-2021) and as Eli in Along For The Ride (2022), another young adult adaptation. He played Mason on Based On A True Story (2023), Frankie Boy in The Alto Knights (2025) and Abe in Until Dawn (2025).

Josh Heuston as Justin

Justin (Josh Heuston) is Hannah's (Ella Bright) crush. A singer in a band, on paper he makes a lot more sense for her than jock Garrett (Belmont Cameli).

Josh Heuston has starred in a few shows since his first role in Dive Club (2021). He featured on More Than This (2022), Bali 2002 (2022), Dune Prophecy (2024) and played Dusty Reid on Heartbreak High (2022-2026). He even had a small role in Thor: Love And Thunder (2022).

Mika Abdalla as Allie Hayes

Allie Hayes (Mika Abdalla) is Hannah's best friend and the main character of the third book in the series, The Score.

Mika Abdalla has been acting since she was a child. From 2015-2017 she starred as McKeyla McAlister in Project Mc², and in 2022 played Tinya Wazzo on the TV version of The Flash. She played Brooke in Snack Shack (2024) and Jenna on The Pitt (2025).

Antonio Cipriano as John Logan

Antonio Cipriano starred as Oren Bradley in National Treasure: Edge Of History (2022-2023), Buck in Harlen Coben's Shelter (2023) and Johnny in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2024). He played a younger version of Robert De Niro's character in The Alto Knights (2025), which also featured fellow Off Campus star Belmont Carmeli (see above).

Jalen Thomas Brooks as John Tucker

Jalen Thomas Brooks is best known for playing Nurse Mateo Diaz on The Pitt (2025-2026), alongside fellow Off Campus actor Mika Abdalla (see above). He played Sean on Rebel (2021) and Colton Davidson in Walker (2021-2023).

Stephen Kalyn as Dean Di Laurentis

Stephen Kalyn recently played Greg on Gen V (2025) and has had smaller roles in Accused (2024), Cruel Intentions (2024) and Motorheads (2025).

Is Off Campus based on a book?

Off Campus is based on the internationally bestselling series by Canadian author Elle Kennedy. Hannah and Garrett's story is found in The Deal, which is the first in the series. There are five more books in Off Campus and eight in the spinoff series Briar U and Campus Diaries, so there's plenty of source material to use for later seasons!

Will there be a second season of Off Campus?

The second season of Off Campus is already in the works, with India Fowler and Phillipa Soo announced to be joining the cast. It looks like this season might follow Logan (Antonio Cipriano) and Grace (India Fowler), who are the focus of The Mistake, the second book in the series.

Where can I watch Off Campus?

The series will air on Prime Video on 13 May 2026. Catch us cancelling all plans for Wednesday evening immediately.

Daisy Hall became a writer for TVChoice after realising that she could make a career out of her incredible ability to extensively name an actor's credits when they randomly pop up in whatever she's watching. Her friends find it infuriating, but hopefully you find it useful!

Fans of Twin Peaks and Stephen King should enjoy Widow's Bay - an atmospheric new horror series from Apple TV starring Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys. Blending frights with character-driven comedy, this quirky show has a fantastic cast and a heavyweight creative team behind it.

The fictional Widow's Bay is a quaint island town 40 miles off the New England coast. Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) moved there some time ago, but the locals have never allowed him to fully fit in. He's desperately trying to inject a little modernity into the struggling economy with the aim of bringing tourists to the town, but ominous old stories about a curse suggest that the island itself might have other ideas.

Who stars in Widow's Bay?

Matthew Rhys as Mayor Tom Loftis

Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) has lived in Widow's Bay for years, but he's still treated as an outsider. Determined to build a better life for his son Evan (Kingston Rumi Southwick), he plans to revive the island by modernising the town and encouraging tourism.

'Loftis lives a life of great fear,' Matthew Rhys explains. 'Some of those fears manifest physically, while others are deeply introspective or even meta. For Loftis, the journey is about overcoming these real, deep-seated fears. He is a person in constant conflict, where the internal and external are in opposition. He is forced to wear these masks as the public persona of the town, projecting an image of everything being fine when he knows deep down that it is not.'

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys is probably best known for his Emmy Award-winning turn on The Americans (2013-2018), which he starred in alongside his partner Keri Russell. He played Dylan Thomas in The Edge Of Love (2008), Fitzwilliam Darcy in Death Comes To Pemberley (2013), and from 2006-2011 starred as Kevin Walker on Brothers & Sisters.

Since The Americans ended he's starred in numerous Hollywood films, including The Report (2019), A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (2019), Cocaine Bear (2023) and Saturday Night (2024), as well as Nile Jarvis on The Beast In Me (2025).

Kate O'Flynn as Patricia

Patricia (Kate O'Flynn) is a colleague of Loftis' (Matthew Rhys). She marches to the beat of her own drum, but she really wants to help the community, and she has a close, sibling-like relationship with Loftis.

'In high school, [Patricia] was purposely ignored and excluded, which was devastating to her,' Kate O'Flynn says. 'In her quest for attention, she can be perceived as overly sensitive. When you first meet her, there is this impression that her colleagues are managing her. Patricia is also not aware that she's funny. She’s not making jokes, ever. I think she has a sense of humour, but Patricia being funny is totally unintentional.'

This is British actress Kate O'Flynn's first American role, but she's been in many UK productions. She was nominated for a BAFTA for her performance as Fiona in Everyone Else Burns (2023-2024), and has held smaller roles in three Mike Leigh films: Happy-Go-Lucky (2008), Mr Turner (2014) and Peterloo (2018). She also played Alice in Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) and featured in three episodes of Death In Paradise in 2022.

Stephen Root as Wyck

Wyck (Stephen Root) has an acrimonious relationship with Loftis (Matthew Rhys). He's holding onto a lot of guilt from a traumatic event in his past, and he desperately tries to persuade Loftis not to bring tourists to the island.

'He is the town busybody, as it were,' shares Stephen Root. 'He's the guy who is trusted by the whole town to know what’s going on around the island because he knows the history of what happened there. But his character must go through the arc of being believed by Loftis because he is the town drunk. As we go through the odd and terrifying things that happen on the island, Loftis becomes more of a believer.'

Stephen Root shot to fame after his inspired turn as Milton Waddams in Office Space (1999). More recently, he was nominated for an Emmy for his work on Barry (2018-2023) as Monroe Fuches, the handler of Bill Hader's title character.

A prolific character actor, Stephen has over 300 credits to his name, including working with the Coen brothers five times on O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Ladykillers (2004), No Country For Old Men (2007), The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs (2018) and The Tragedy Of Macbeth (2021).

Kingston Rumi Southwick as Evan Loftis

Evan Loftis (Kingston Rumi Southwick) is the son of Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys). Unlike his dad, he's spent his whole life on the island, and he's desperate to step out on his own and have the experiences he's missed.

Kingston Rumi Southwick is a young actor with only a few credits to his name so far. He played Kyle Sabich, the son of Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Nega's characters on Presumed Innocent (2024). His other credits include 56 Days (2026) and Based On A True Story (2024).

Dale Dickey as Rosemary

Rosemary (Dale Dickey) works in the records office with Dale (Jeff Hiller), and she loves to gossip.

'Rosemary is a mixture of grumpy, sarcastic, and quips, which is not really me,' laughs Dale Dickey. 'That’s an interesting element for me to investigate. I was drawn to the character first, just because of the story. When I read it, I hadn’t laughed out loud at something in a very long time. I instantly fell in love with the characters. It was a fun role in a great story, with a fine ensemble, and I loved being part of that.'

Dale Dickey is a prolific and legendary character actor, having worked in movies and TV for three decades. Most recently, she played Ma June on Fallout (2024-2026), Bonnie on The Lowdown (2025), Zelda Moffitt on The Hunting Wives (2025), and Beverly on A League Of Their Own (2022). She also featured alongside fellow Widow's Bay cast member Kevin Carroll on a couple of episodes of Let The Right One In (2022).

Her film credits include Winter's Bone (2010), Leave No Trace (2018), Iron Man 3 (2013) and Hell Or High Water (2016).

Kevin Carroll as Bechir

Bechir (Kevin Carroll) is the town's sheriff. An outsider like Loftis (Matthew Rhys), he moved to the island with his wife in search of a quieter existence. Struggling with the stubborn locals, he's decided to move back to the mainland - though he promises Loftis he'll stick around through the summer season.

'You watch Bechir's survival instinct kick in to be a provider and a protector,' says Kevin Carroll. 'You begin to understand that, beyond the role of being a function of law and order for a small island, the man underneath is driven by a deep desire to be a protector, a father, and to leave a lasting legacy.'

Kevin Carroll has held a wide variety of supporting roles since his career began in the mid-1990s. In recent years, he played Zeke Dawes on Let The Right One In (2022), Virgil on The Walking Dead (2019-2021), Alton Williams on Snowfall (2017-2022) and John Murphy on The Leftovers (2015-2017). He's also featured in movies including Road House (2024), Till (2022), Blindspotting (2018) and Being John Malkovich (1999).

Jeff Hiller as Dale

Dale (Jeff Hiller) is close friends with Rosemary (Dale Dickey), and works with her in the records office. The pair of them are constantly getting on Loftis' (Matthew Rhys) nerves.

'Dale is a little dysfunctional,' admits Jeff Hiller. 'Or maybe not one of the highest-functioning employees. But it's hard to get fired as the employment pool is not large on the island.'

Jeff Hiller and the show's creator, Katie Dippold, met two decades ago doing improvisational comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade. He will be most familiar to viewers for his Emmy Award winning turn on Somebody Somewhere (2022-2024), and for popping up in smaller roles in shows including Pluribus (2025), American Horror Story (2022), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2019) and Broad City (2017).

Who created Widow's Bay?

Widow's Bay was created by Katie Dippold, who wrote the script for the pilot years ago, using it in her application to write for Parks And Recreation. She worked on 54 episodes of MadTV from 2006-2009 and has written four feature films: The Heat (2013), Ghostbusters (2016), Snatched (2017) and Haunted Mansion (2023).

The show was executive produced and partly directed by Hiro Murai, who has worked on acclaimed series including Atlanta (2016-2022) and Barry (2018-2023). Other episodes were directed by Ti West (Pearl), Sam Donovan (Severance, Down Cemetery Road) and Andrew DeYoung (Friendship).

Where was Widow's Bay filmed?

While the show was mostly shot on constructed sets, the atmospheric exteriors were filmed along the east coast of Massachusetts, in Gloucester, Rockport and the North Shore.

Where can I watch Widow's Bay?

The first episode of Widow's Bay will land on Apple TV on 29 April, with subsequent episodes arriving weekly until 27 June.

Madeline Pritchard has been a writer for TV Choice and its sister publication Total TV Guide for four years. Madeline mainly covers film for the magazines, but she has a soft spot for American prestige TV and anarchic Channel 4 comedy shows.

A devoted nun and a catholic priest fall in love, what could possibly go wrong?

BAFTA-winning writer Jack Thorne is back, and with his first-ever love story no less. Falling tells the story of nun Anna (Keeley Hawes) and Catholic priest David (Paapa Essiedu) as they fall in love. Neither of them expected it and as a result, both struggle to balance their blossoming romance with their roles in both the church and the community.

Who stars in Falling?

Keeley Hawes as Anna

‘She's not expecting to fall in love,’ laughs Keeley Hawes as she describes devoted nun Anna. ‘When we meet her, she's very content. She has spent more of her life in the convent than out of it, so she doesn't know anything else. She has a great relationship with the nuns there and with the abbess – they are her family.

‘She is married to God so she’s already in a relationship, as is David. It's a lifetime commitment with no thoughts of leaving - neither of them is expecting this. That’s why it's so heartbreaking and difficult: they've given themselves to God in every way, so it's a real tussle.’

Keeley Hawes may have made her acting debut in 1989 with an episode of the TV drama Forever Green, but it was her lead role as Zoe Reynolds in Spooks (2002-2004) that shot the actress to fame. Co-incidentally it was on the set of Spooks that Keeley met her now-husband of 22 years actor Matthew Macfadyen.

Since then, you may have spotted the actress in roles such as Rosie Kennedy in The Vicar of Dibley (2006-2007), DI Alex Drake in Ashes to Ashes (2008-2010), Lady Agnes Holland in Upstairs, Downstairs (2010-2012), and DI Lindsay Denton in Line of Duty (2014-2016).

More recently Keeley has become known for her roles as Gemma Webster in The Missing (2016), Louisa Durrell in The Durrells (2016-2019), Julia Montague in Bodyguard (2018), Alice Dillon in Finding Alice (2021), Kira Manning in Orphan Black: Echoes, Cassandra Austen in Miss Austen (2025), and Julie in The Assassin (2025).

Paapa Essiedu as David

‘David has been living at his sister’s house in Bristol for three years, moving there from a different church having been a bit of a highflyer and earmarked to perhaps become a bishop one day,’ says Paapa Essiedu of Catholic Priest David. ‘He’s very popular and charismatic and took his work very seriously but maybe got an inflated sense of his own ability and tried to take on everything.

'One particular incident unfortunately ended up with a young man taking his own life on David's watch, and that profoundly affected him. He turned to alcohol and had to go through a rehabilitation process, trying to put his life back together in terms of his relationship with God and with what he feels is his calling as a man of God.’

After starting out in theatre as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Paapa Essiedu has become a regular face on our TV screens thanks to his roles in shows such as Kiri (2018), Press (2018), Gangs of London (2020-2022), I May Destroy You (2020), the BAFTA-nominated The Lazarus Project (2022-2023), The Capture (2022-2026), and the recently released Babies (2026).

Film-wise you may have spotted Paapa in Kenneth Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express (2017) as Sergeant Campbell, as well as the Melissa McCarthy-led remake of Genie (2023).

Rakie Ayola as Muriel

A kind-hearted member of the community, Muriel offers Anna (Keeley Hawes) a home when she leaves the convent.

‘Muriel’s husband has left her, so she is dealing with stuff,’ details Rakie Ayola. ‘When we meet her, she's pragmatic, getting used to being in that house by herself and holding it together - we don't catch her in a puddle on the floor. The chance to make a new friend in Anna is one she relishes, because there's a point in life where we think we have all the friends we're going to make unless we go and join a knitting circle or something.’

Welsh actress Rakie Ayola has starred in plenty of TV series of the years including Maisie Raine (1998), Holby City (2006), Black Mirror (2011), No Offence (2017), Shetland (2019), Grace (2021), Noughts and Crosses (2021), The Pact (2021-2022), and Kaos (2024). There was of course also a small cameo in the Gavin & Stacey finale in 2024 as The Registrar.

Sophie Stone as Susan

Susan is David’s (Paapa Essiedu) sister - with the pair having grown up in care together.

‘Susan is maternal, resilient, selfless and direct,’ says Sophie Stone. ‘She's someone who had to grow up fast to survive the childhood they had, but isn't someone who looks back. She's hugely protective of her brother and sees his patterns of behaviours before anyone else. She wants for his happiness so much that it becomes a distraction from her own fears.’

Sophie Sone – who has been deaf since birth – was the first deaf student to win a place at RADA and her career has gone from strength to strength since.

To date, Sophie’s roles include Laura in Small World (2014-2016), Cass in Doctor Who (2015), Princess Alice of Battenberg in The Crown (2017), Jo Halley in Shetland (2018), Louise in Two Doors Down (2019, 2022), Julie in This Way Up (2021), and Ashley Wilton in The Chelsea Detective (2022-present) – which also stars her Falling co-star Adrian Scarborough.

Adrian Scarborough as Francis

A priest himself, Francis acts as a friend and ally to David (Paapa Essiedu) as David struggles to navigate his relationship with both God and Anna (Keeley Hawes).

Honestly, there aren’t many TV series that British acting legend Adrian Scarborough hasn’t starred in! He’s does everything from comedy – Let Them Eat Cake (1999), Gavin & Stacey (2007-2010, 2019, 2024), Up the Women (2013-2015), Miranda (2015), and Blunt Talk (2015-2016) – to historical drama – Upstairs Downstairs (2010-2012), and Sanditon (2019-2022). Plus there’s been other iconic roles including Raymond in Killing Eve (2019), Gary in Bloods (2021-2022), and DI Max Arnold in The Chelsea Detective (2022-present).

Film-wise, you may have spotted Adrian in the 2001 film adaptation of Gosford Park, as well as The History Boys (2006), Notes on a Scandal (2006), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), Les Miserables (2012), On Chesil Beach (2017), and 1917 (2019).

Niamh Cusack as Francesca

The Abbess of Anna’s (Keeley Hawes) convent, Francesca and Anna don’t seem to be on good terms when we meet them.

A member of the Cusack acting family – which also consists of her sisters Sinéad and Sorcha, brother Pádraig, nephew Max Irons and son Calam Lynch – Niamh Cusack is an Irish acting legend.

Niamh initially came to prominence as Dr. Kate Rowan in Heartbeat (1992-1995), and has since gone on to star in series such as Always and Everyone (1999-2022), Too Good to Be True (2003), The Tower (2023), Big Mood (2004), and I, Jack Wright (2025).

Film-wise you may recognise Niamh from Testament of Youth (2014), We Live in Time (2024), and the upcoming Midwinter Break (2026).

Jason Watkins as Peter

A traditionalist, Bishop Peter often clashes with David (Paapa Essiedu) over David’s progressive ideas – which Peter deems to radical for the catholic church. A basketball court? Don’t be ridiculous.

BAFTA Award-winning (for the 2014 two-part drama The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies) actor Jason Watkins boasts an incredibly diverse CV since starting out as Gerry Fairweather in EastEnders (1987-1988). There’s been Mr Plornish in Little Dorritt (2008), William Herrick in Being Human (2009-2012), DI Gilks in Dirk Gently (2010-2012), Gavin Strong in Trollied (2011-2018), Simon Harwood in W1A (2014-2017), Simon Suke in Safe House (2017), Emlyn Hooson in A Very English Scandal (2018), Roger in Hold the Sunset (2018-2019), Harold Wilson in The Crown (2019), Brian Masters in Des (2020), DS Dodds in McDonald & Dodds (2020-2024), Winston Churchill in SAS: Rogue Heroes (2022), Huw Miller in The Game (2025), and Peter Hammond in Dirty Business (2026).

Who created Falling?

Jack Thorne of Adolescence, This Is England and The Hack fame has finally turned his hand to a romantic drama with Falling.

‘My friend and long-term collaborator [and executive producer on Falling] George Faber sent me an article about a nun falling in love with a priest,’ says Jack of the origin of Falling. ‘We use none of the detail of that in Falling, but we thought there's something very interesting here about faith and love that would allow us to tell a slightly unusual story. We knew we wanted to make it for Channel 4 and thankfully, they agreed!’

When and where does Falling air?

The first episode of Falling airs on Channel 4 on Tuesday 19 May with all episodes set to become available on channel4.com after airing.

Daisy Hall became a writer for TVChoice after realising that she could make a career out of her incredible ability to extensively name an actor's credits when they randomly pop up in whatever she's watching. Her friends find it infuriating, but hopefully you find it useful!

After a night out, most women feel they are safely on their way home when they step into a black cab. But for years taxi driver John Worboys abused that trust by drugging and sexually assaulting his female passengers.

Believe Me, from Mrs Biggs and Archie writer Jeff Pope, tells the story from the perspective of those women – and how they bravely battled to make their stories heard when the police didn’t seem to believe them.

Who stars in Believe Me?

Daniel Mays as John Worboys

John Worboys was dubbed the ‘black cab rapist’ after preying on women under the cover of being a respectable licensed taxi-cab driver. He was convicted in 2009 for crimes including sexual assault and drugging with intent against 12 women between 2006 and 2008, with their cases selected from a large number of suspected further victims.

Since making his acting debut in 1996 with the comedy Fist of Fun, Daniel Mays has become a staple of British TV alongside his close friend Stephen Graham. You may recognise him from roles such as Carlton in Top Buzzer (2004), Carter Krantz in Funland (2005), Rob Black in Plus One (2009), DCI Jim Keats in Ashes to Ashes (2010), Cass Cromwell in Outcasts (2011).

More recent TV roles of Daniel’s include DI John Major in Code 404 (2020-2022), Edward Bancroft in Franklin (2024), Cubb/Locke in Moonflower Murders (2024), William ‘Punch’ Lewis in A Thousand Blows (2024-2026), and DCI Brian Nies in Lynley (2025).

Notable film roles of Daniel’s include Tommy Nettle in Atonement (2007), Eddie O’Grady in Made in Dagenham (2010), Sergeant Sanders in 1917 (2019), and DCI Chris Hudson in The Thursday Murder Club (2025).

Aimée-Ffion Edwards as Sarah

One of John Worboys’ victims Sarah reported her sexual assault by John Worboys (Daniel Mays), but when the Metropolitan Police failed to thoroughly investigate her allegation she joined forced Laila (Aasiya Shah) and Carrie Symonds (Miriam Petche) to seek justice.

After shooting to fame in Skins (2008), Welsh actress Aimée-Ffion Edwards joined the cast of long-running series like Luther (2011) as Jenny Jones, Peaky Blinders (2013-2017, 2022) as Esme Shelby, Detectorists (2014-2015) as Sophie, and Loaded (2017) as Abi.

More recent TV roles of Aimée-Ffion’s include Madlen Vaughan in Keeping Faith (2019), Isla in War of the Worlds (2021), Shirley Dander in Slow Horses (2022-present), Leila in Dreamland (2023), and Emily in The Revenge Club (2025).

Aasiya Shah as Laila

Laila embodies what countless women say they have to go through after reporting being raped – even being asked by an officer if her red nail varnish was indicative of her character! As a result, Laila unsurprisingly didn’t feel like she was believed by the police when she accused John Worboys (Daniel Mays) of rape.

Aasiya Shah made her acting debut in an episode of The Level back in 2016, and since then you may have spotted her as Gemma Khan in Unforgotten (2017-2018), Holly in Raised by Wolves (2020-2022), Kareshma in Bloods (2021-2022), Ty in We Might Regret This (2024-present), and Q in Riz Ahmed’s Bait (2026).

Miriam Petche as Carrie Symonds

Carrie Symonds was targeted by John Worboys (Daniel Mays) in her youth, but had a narrow escape. When details of Worboys continued attacks came to light, Carrie put her career as a senior figure in the Conservative Party press team on the line to front a media and political campaign to review Worboys parole after just eight years behind bars.

Initially starting out as a child star with roles in Vexed (2012) and The Worst Witch (2017-2018), Miriam Petche has also starred in Industry as Sweetpea Golightly since 2024.

Philippa Dunne as Harriet Wistrich

Solicitor Harriet Wistrich helps Sarah (Aimée-Ffion Edwards) and Laila (Aasiya Shah) in the pursuit of justice – suing the Metropolitan Police under the Human Rights Act for their failure in properly conducting an investigation in John Worboys (Daniel Mays).

Instantly recognisable as Anne Flynn from Motherland (2016-2022) and Amandaland (2025), Philippa Dunne is also recognisable from her roles as Carmel Walsh in The Walshes (2014), Geraldine Devlin in Derry Girls (2019-2022), and Ria in This Is Going To Hurt (2022).

Rachael Stirling as Phillippa Kaufmann

Barrister Phillippa Kaufmann QC worked tirelessly alongside Harriet Wistrich (Philippa Dunne) to get Sarah (Aimée-Ffion Edwards), Laila (Aasiya Shah) and Carrie (Miriam Petche) justice.

A prolific theatre actress, Rachael Stirling – who is married to musician and Elbow frontman Guy Garvey – has also appeared in plenty of TV series over the years including Tipping the Velvet (2002), Detectorists (2014-2022), and Life (2020).

How much of Believe Me is based on a true story?

The essence of Believe Me is all 100% accurate, but as the disclaimers at the start of the episodes note, certain scenes and characters have been changed and added for dramatic effect. The characters of Sarah (Aimée-Ffion Edwards) and Laila (Aasiya Shah) for example, have had their names changed in order to protect their identity.

Police claim that John Worboys – now known as John Derek Radford – could have had more than 100 victims in total, and naturally it wasn’t possible to include them all in a documentary so the characters of Sarah and Laila are there to represent them all.

Where can I watch Believe Me?

The four-part true crime drama Believe Me will begin airing on ITV1 on Sunday 10 May with the second episode following on Monday 11 May. Once aired, all episodes of Believe Me will become available on ITVX.

Make sure you don’t confuse ITV’s Believe Me about John Worboys with Netflix’s Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey – a drama about Florida teen Lisa McVey who was kidnapped by notorious serial killer Bobby Joe Long. There is a parallel between the two stories though, because Lisa McVey also had to fight to be believed by the authorities.

Daisy Hall became a writer for TVChoice after realising that she could make a career out of her incredible ability to extensively name an actor's credits when they randomly pop up in whatever she's watching. Her friends find it infuriating, but hopefully you find it useful!

After three blockbusting series, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) will be taking his last call in Series 4 of The Night Agent. As production kicks off on in LA for what will now be the final instalment, showrunner Shawn Ryan has promised it will be an action-packed send-off.

‘Ever since the initial success of The Night Agent, I’ve been obsessed with eventually delivering a proper and thrilling conclusion to the show and to Peter Sutherland’s journey,’ he says.

What happened in The Night Agent Series 3?

Picking up from the shocking series two ending, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) is still risking his life on the daily in the new series of The Night Agent. This time he is searching for a young Treasury agent who has fled to Istanbul with sensitive government information after killing his boss.

While searching for the agent - and as always trying not to be assassinated - he accidentally uncovers a dark money network, and has to manage a journalist who is digging too close to a dangerous truth.

Creator Shawn Ryan has teased, ‘Peter grapples with a dangerous conspiracy at the heart of the White House, a dogged reporter with a hot tip and a murky past, a murder suspect trying to clear his name, a mysterious father and son who leave a trail of bodies in their wake and a new partner who could be his salvation - or his doom.’ We’re hooked already!

And although it looked like post series two all the action would remain in Washington DC, the new story takes us on a wild ride through Istanbul, Mexico City, New York, and the Dominican Republic too.

Who is in The Night Agent S3?

Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland

Haunted by his actions in series two, Peter Sutherland is consumed by guilt and determined to bring the mysterious broker to justice. What begins as a mission for redemption quickly becomes a dangerous exercise. As the consequences - and bodies - pile up, Peter is forced to question whether he can ever truly atone for his past or if chasing justice will only lead to more harm. How far is he willing to go?

Gabriel Basso was a child star landing roles in light-hearted movies including Meet Bill (2007) and Alice Upside Down (2007), before going on to zombie terror with Elle Fanning as Martin Read in Super 8 (2011) and most recently played a security advisor, Jake Baerington, in A House of Dynamite (2025).

On the small screen role he is known for his role of sarcastic, prank-loving Adam Jamison in The Big C (2010-13) which is somewhat tamer than his more recent guise as the brutal Gregory Rotter/Scarecrow in The Strangers trilogy (2024-present).

Fola Evans-Akingbola as Chelsea Arrington

After her courageous actions in the explosive finale of series one, Agent Chelsea Arrington is in the top ranks of the Secret Service as Head of Security for the First Family. Her career is thriving, and her personal life is pretty good too (for a secret agent!), but a sudden, violent incident at the White House shatters everything. The attack exposes dark secrets within the seemingly perfect First Family and as chaos unfolds, Chelsea must navigate danger, deception, and betrayal.

It comes as no surprise that British actress Fola Evans-Akingbola started out as a model. After popping up in a series of cameos in well-loved shows, as is an actors rite of passage in the UK, she hit the big time as the second wife of Khal Moro in Game of Thrones (2016). This was quickly followed by the role of marine biologist Madelyn Bishop in Siren (2017) – which is where she met her fiancé, Canadian actor Curtis Lum who also appeared with her in The Night Agent (2023).

She most recently appeared as Samantha in Film Club (2025).

Louis Herthum as Jacob Monroe

Peter Sutherland’s nemesis, aka the broker, seemed untouchable when we left him last series – if you have installed a President and have a night agent at your beck-and-call you would be smug too. This season, we witness a more human side to Jacob Monroe as past wounds resurface, revealing the experiences and choices that shaped him into the dangerous man he is today. Is he a victim as much as a villain?

After years treading the boards, Louis Herthum spent five seasons as Deputy Andy Broom in the iconic Murder, She Wrote (1991-96) and policing has played a huge part in his career since with appearances in CSI (2011-12) and Law & Order True Crime (2017). Showing he has all areas of the law covered, Peter also played a Sheriff many times over including Sheriff Wayne McCarthy in All Rise (2020-2021) and Sheriff Frank Briggs Sr. in Home Before Dark (2021-present).

Ward Horton as Richard Hagan

President Richard Hagan enjoys rare bipartisan support early in his first term, but as he is driven to leave a lasting mark in history he faces mounting pressures and impossible choices. As hidden betrayals from trusted allies come to light, he’s forced to confront a difficult dilemma: Does he want the legacy of being a great President or is staying true to his own principles more important?

Ward Horton terrified us all as part of the Annabelle franchise (2014 and 2017) before stepping back in time as Charles Fane in The Gilded Age (2022-2023) - for which he was nominated with the cast at the SAG Awards.

Genesis Rodriguez as Isabel de Leon

Isabel De Leon is a determined journalist who has proved her worth thanks to doggedly pursuing the truth. While investigating a complex network of financial crimes, she uncovers a hidden secret tied to her own past. What begins as the most significant story of her career quickly becomes deeply personal. As the investigation intensifies, Isabel must navigate threats from all directions in her commitment to uncovering the truth, no matter the cost.

Recently you might have spotted Genesis Rodriguez as Sloane Hargreeves/Sparrow Number Five in The Umbrella Academy (2022) and as Captain Josephina Carrillo in Lioness (2024) proving she is fabulous at channelling bravery.

But as well as appearing on screen she has form for lending her voice to strong women too, and can be heard in animated adventures including Big Hero 6: The Series (2017-2021) and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020).

Albert Jones as Aidan Mosley

FBI Deputy Director Aiden Mosley is a steadfast leader, shaped by decades of experience and unwavering principles. One of the few who knows about Peter Sutherland’s secret connection to the broker, he must carefully balance responsibility with loyalty. But with a government conspiracy threatening to engulf them both, even his resolute nature may be tested, pushing him toward difficult choices which challenge the rules he has spent a lifetime upholding.

Albert Jones' star has really risen since playing Jim Barney in Mindhunter (2017-2019), and you may recognise him as Arthur Spiderwick from coming-of-age story The Spiderwick Chronicles (2024).

Last year he popped up in the Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney led thriller Echo Valley (2025) as Detective Ballard.

Suraj Sharma as Jay Batra

Jay Batra, a brilliant yet modest financial analyst, becomes entangled in a deadly global conspiracy after uncovering suspicious transactions tied to terrorism and surviving an attack by his own boss. Guided by his sharp mind and strong principles, he navigates high-stakes situations with resourcefulness, despite having no experience in espionage. Jay must determine who he can trust while confronting the ultimate risk: Is exposing the truth worth putting his life on the line for?

There is no doubt Suraj Sharma really put the big into big break - he launched his career as Piscine Molitor ‘Pi’ Patel in Life of Pi (2012) for which he bagged a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination as well as numerous others around the world.

Two years later he was Aayan Ibrahim in Homeland (2014) before showing off his comic timing as Rakesh Singh in God Friended Me (2018-2020). He then landed the role of bar owner and wingman Sid in How I Met Your Father (2022-2023), the delightful Hilary Duff-led comedy.

David Lyons as Adam

Adam appears after a particularly crazy mission for Peter Sutherland. Tasked with working together, Peter finds himself noticing Adam’s skill, wit and resourcefulness - all qualities that could earn his trust and yet Peter is not convinced. As they navigate dangerous missions and shifting alliances, Peter must decide whether Adam is a true ally or a threat hidden beneath a convincing façade.

As an Australian actor it’s only right that David Lyons’ TV debut came in Neighbours - as Damian Slattery (2002) - and he quickly went on to a leading role in Sea Patrol (2007-2009) before getting back on dry land to play Dr Simon Brenner in the juggernaut that was ER (2008-2009).

Last year David starred as FBI agent who couldn't let go, Brian Abbott, in the critically acclaimed The Beast In Me (2025) - we still can't be ok about what happened to poor Brian!

Amanda Warren as Catherine Weaver

Last series Catherine Weaver rescued Peter Sutherland from a dire situation, giving him a chance at redemption. Now, she seizes an opportunity to finally catch the elusive broker. As their pursuit intensifies, Catherine must confront difficult choices, weighing up exactly what she’s willing to risk to achieve her goal.

You may recognise Amanda Warren from her iconic role as Lucy Warburton in The Leftovers (2014) or her most recent appearance in the Hailey Seinfeld-led Dickinson (2019-2021). Speaking of iconic roles, Amanda played Camille de Haan, the mother of Monet de Haan, in the Gossip Girl reboot from 2021-2023. Amanda also played Regina Haywood (2022-2023) in East New York around the same time.

Stephen Moyer as The Father

True to his unpredictable nature, The Father strives to keep his personal and professional lives completely separate. At home, he’s a caring, devoted father to his young son; at work, he’s a relentless contract killer, methodical and unstoppable. Yet the two worlds look like they are about to collide. Can he really balance the safety of his family against the demands of his deadly vocation?

Probably best known as vampire Bill Compton in True Blood (2008-2014), Stephen Moyer's TV credits also include Teddy Bass in Sexy Beast (2024) and DI Mick Palmer in Art Detectives (2025). We also loved him as Jolyon Forsyth Senior in The Forsytes (2025-present).

As for movie credits, we're talking the ‘After’ trilogy After We Fell (2021), After Ever Happy (2022) and After Everything (2023) in which Stephen played Christian Vance.

Jennifer Morrison as Jenny Hagan

In public, First Lady Jenny Hagan shines as a philanthropist, devoted mother, and all-round girl boss. Behind the scenes, she is a shrewd and guiding her husband. When a shocking event at the White House threatens to expose a hidden secret, Jenny must navigate dangerous waters. Forced to rely on an unlikely ally, she fights to protect both her family and her career.

It feels a bit like Jennifer Morrison has been with us all our lives as she made her feature-film debut at the age of 14 in Intersection (1994) and has worked hard ever since with roles in the likes of Miracle on 34th Street (1994) and blockbuster Mr & Mrs Smith (2005). She will forever be celebrated at ComicCon after playing Winona Kirk in Star Trek (2009) and brought the Me Too conversation to film as Juliet Haddy in Bombshell (2019).

On the small screen, Jennifer played Dr Allison Cameron in House (2004-2012), showed she can be a sitcom star as Zoey Pierson in How I Met Your Mother (2010-2014) and turned us into an emotional wreck when she played Cassidy Sharp in This Is Us (2019-2022). Jennifer has also racked up the directing credits and her work includes episodes of edgy teen driven dramas Euphoria (2019),  Yellowjackets (2025).

What happened in The Night Agent S2?

After being promoted to a fully-fledged night agent after his series one heroics, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) finds himself in Bangkok, Thailand following someone with info he needs to intercept. He cheats death because he has more lives than a cat, but his new partner Alice (Brittany Snow) is not so lucky. Back on US soil Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan) ends up on the run with Peter again which gives her the chance to fill Peter in on a mysterious call.

They’re trying to identify a mole within the night agents and what the dodgy sounding hush-hush CIA programme Project Foxglove is all about – mainly developing as many chemical weapons as possible so antidotes could be made it turns out. Of course, one of the most harmful weapons, KX, has fallen into the hands of shady war criminal Vicktor Bala (Dikran Tulaine).

Together, after chase and fight scenes galore, Peter and Rose team up with Noor Taheri (Arienne Mandi), an aide at the Iranian Mission, to save New York City from a KX attack. But Peter is forced to work for intelligence broker Jacob Monroe (Louis Herthum) which goes against everything he believes in. And although it’s clear Peter and Rose have feelings for each other, Peter’s enemies would happily hurt Rose to get to him, so he insists they remain apart.

What happens in The Night Agent S1?

The first series of The Night Agent is one of Netflix most watched English-language series of all time so if you have not got on board, it’s time to lock in.

We meet Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), a kindly, easy-on-the-eye FBI agent who saves loads of lives thwarting a terror attack on his downtime - but somehow gets blamed for being part of it, which is as rough as it sounds. He ends up being put on the night agent team, a counter intelligence programme, which sounds cool but in his case is very much just answering the phone (which never rings) in the basement of the White House.

The one time he gets a call it’s from Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan) whose secret service aunt and uncle are assassinated. Peter is sent to extract her and with the help of his boss Diane Farr (Hong Chau), who can see he’s got skills above that of ‘call centre’, and Peter ends up protecting Rose as she only trusts him. She confides in him how her aunt said there was a traitor in White House. They end up uncovering a plot involving the Vice President, go on the run and square up to some unhinged assassins in the shape of Dale (Phoenix Raei) and Ellen (Eve Harlow) who try and frame them, rescue a hostage but ultimately save the President’s life.

Is The Night Agent based on a book?

Matthew Quirk’s suspense-filled novel The Night Agent was adapted by showrunner Shawn Ryan - which he consumed when lockdown happened around the world. ‘I had all the time in the world to read things,’ he says. ‘I started reading the book, and I was just immediately grabbed.’

The book follows a low-level FBI agent who man’s an emergency phone line in the White House that almost never rings. When it does, he’s pulled into a conspiracy involving a Russian mole at the highest levels of government.

Shawn had been working on a story about the Secret Service for a year before 2020 but after reading The Night Agent could see how he could bring that idea to life, alongside many of the themes from Quirk’s original novel. ‘There were so many great things in the book. I saw a way I could combine the other thing I’d been working on independently to flesh out and expand the world,’ says Shawn. And the good news is that Matthew likes what Shawn has done with his book!

When and where can I watch The Night Agent S3?

The previous two series of The Night Agent are ready to watch on Netflix and series three will drop Thursday 19 February.

What do we know about Series 4 of The Night Agent?

At the end of Series 3 of The Night Agent we saw Agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) pushed to his limits as he investigated a dark-money network. We saw him tell his boss, Agent Aiden Mosley (Albert Jones), that he’s taking a much-needed break from work. And although the FBI deputy director seemed pleased, he also promised a new partner when Peter was ready to return. Creator Shawn Ryan has confirmed this was ‘meant to be a launching pad for Season 4.’

Bringing together threads from all series, now we will see how Peter navigates his concerns over his alliances and corruption at the highest level of government as well as some challenges which are still under wraps.

What we do know is there will be some new faces in the cast and already confirmed are Titus Welliver (The Town, Bosch), Li Jun Li (Sinners,Babylon), Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight, Birdbox) and Elizabeth Lail (Five Nights at Freddy’s, You).

Caroline Blight has watched enough crime dramas to go into the police at Detective level (probably) and likes her coffee black which is surely a sign it’s a done deal. She has been an avid TV fan for years and has all too often run out of shows left to view!

Yellowstone fans rejoice as another spin-off of the much-loved series is hitting our screens - and yes, it features our faves. Dutton Ranch follows the fortunes of Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) as they build a new life away from Montana.

At the end of the last season of Yellowstone, Beth and Rip had found a home away from the ancestral land, where they felt safe from the constant threats they'd endured for years. Thanks to Dutton Ranch, we're now catching up with them a year on only to discover that they’ve had to restart their journey in Texas.

The ranch might bear the Dutton name, but life is very different and fraught with new challenges. ‘Moving to Texas is like moving to the moon coming from Montana,’ explains Cole. ‘The arid dry environment, cowboying is different, they speak Spanish there and Rip and Beth don't. As far as farming is concerned it's totally different.’

And it doesn’t help that the community is hardly welcoming. Especially Beulah Jackson, played by the iconic Annette Bening, who makes life difficult for the family from the moment they arrive. But there’s another new face who’ll have an important influence on Beth and Rip’s lives, vet - and veteran - Everett McKinney (Ed Harris) who has an instant rapport with Beth.

‘He’s older but not a father figure because I don't think anybody would be able to fill that role,’ Kelly tells us. ‘For all her wildness, she’s always liked good people and quiet time with Everett allows her to reflect on her own heart. It's hard for Beth to fall in love, but when she does, she does it with her whole soul. Everett is going to be someone she loves tremendously.’

Who stars in Dutton Ranch?

Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton

She’s sassy, witty and knows how to hold her own in a male dominated world. Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) is intelligent and has applied her smarts to fighting to protect her family ranch and her beloved father John Dutton (Kevin Costner). His death has hit Beth hard and now it’s just Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) who gets to see her more vulnerable side.

Kelly Reilly's might be famous for playing all-American Beth Dutton, but she’s actually British. Her screen debut came at just 17 when she landed a role in Prime Suspect (1995) after writing weekly letters to the show's casting director. She went on to crime drama Above Suspicion (2009–2012), as rookie detective Anna Travis. She then crossed the Atlantic for some diverse roles: a bipolar neuroscientist in Black Box (2014), and as Jordan Semyon, the steely wife of Vince Vaughn's crime boss in True Detective (2015). Following her Celtic warrior turn in Britannia (2018) she landed the part of Beth Dutton in Yellowstone (2018–2024) which earned her nominations from the Screen Actors Guild and Hollywood Critics Association.

More recently you may have spotted Kelly in the crime drama Under Salt Marsh (2026).

On the big screen Kelly Reilly's debut came in the British comedy Maybe Baby (2000), then she played disdainful Miss Bingley in Pride & Prejudice (2005) opposite Keira Knightley, Mary Morstan in Sherlock Holmes (2009 & 2011) and most recently appeared in drama Here (2024).

Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler

Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) personifies the strong and silent type, choosing action over chatting every time. He was the loyal ranch foreman on Yellowstone and would do anything for John Dutton (Kevin Costner) even if defending the ranch meant violence and illegal acts. He is besotted with Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and has a softness and patience with her which is not seen with anyone else.

Cole Hauser comes from genuine Hollywood royalty - his great-grandfather was Warner Bros. co-founder Harry Warner. He dropped out of high school at 16 to pursue acting, and has subsequently built a career spanning three decades across both film and television.

Cole made his film debut in School Ties (1992), alongside up-and-coming actors Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck. He then followed it up with Richard Linklater's cult classic Dazed and Confused (1993), before being reunited with Affleck and Damon in Good Will Hunting (1997).

His profile continued to rise in the 2000s, especially after playing villain Carter Verone in the blockbuster 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), before becoming a CIA agent in A Good Day to Die Hard (2006), a broken former marine in Panama (2022) and more recently further embracing the Western in Dead Man’s Hand (2023).

On TV, Hauser starred as Officer Randy Willitz in the police crime drama High Incident (1996–1997), before sitting on the side of the criminals in Rogue (2013–2017).

Finn Little as Carter

Carter (Finn Little) became an orphan when his dad died following a drugs overdose. Life in Yellowstone transformed him from a troubled teen into a hardworking and loyal ranch hand under the care of Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser) who go on to adopt him and raise them as their own. He's certainly shaping up to have the work ethic of Rip.

Finn Little is an Australian actor who began performing at just five years old, initially through commercial work and short films before rapidly ascending to international prominence.

His Hollywood breakthrough came when he secured the lead role opposite Angelina Jolie in Taylor Sheridan's action thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021). Most recently, he appeared alongside Nicolas Cage in the psychological thriller The Surfer (2024).

On the small screen Finn starred in the crime drama Reckoning (2019–2020) before Taylor wrote a series regular role especially for him in Yellowstone.

Annette Bening as Beulah Jackson

Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) is the powerful and cunning head of a major Texas ranch. She can turn on the charm when she needs to, but is ruthless when it comes to eliminating the competition. And from the moment they meet, Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Beulah are at loggerheads.

Annette Bening is Hollywood royalty with a BAFTA Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for five Academy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award — making her one of the most nominated actresses never to have won an Oscar.

She starred opposite Warren Beatty – who she is married to - in Bugsy (1991), but her most celebrated film role came in Sam Mendes' American Beauty (1999), playing a materialistic suburban wife opposite Kevin Spacey. Further acclaimed performances followed in Being Julia (2004), Captain Marvel (2019), Death on the Nile (2022), and her Golden Globe-winning role of Diana Nyad in Nyad (2023).

Annette’s TV work is more selective, and 2024’s Apples Never Fall was her first major series.

Ed Harris as Everett McKinney

Everett McKinney (Ed Harris) radiates calm, so it’s no wonder Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) gravitates to him in the new reflecting phase she finds herself in. He’s a weathered veteran who has seen a lot more than he’s willing to speak about, now working as the local vet. He has a deep respect for the animals he treats and is pretty good at singing too. He shows compassion, grit and humour and Beth quickly realises he’s someone she can trust.

Ed Harris is one of America's most distinguished character actors, equally commanding in blockbusters, dramas and as a filmmaker and has been nominated for four Oscars. He made his film debut as astronaut John Glenn in The Right Stuff (1983) before major roles in The Abyss (1989), Apollo 13 (1995), and The Truman Show (1998). He then directed and starred in the Jackson Pollock biopic Pollock (2000) and was more recently been spotted in Top Gun: Maverick (2022).

You'll probably be familiar with Ed Harris’ TV work too. He played Miles Roby in the miniseries Empire Falls (2005), then became The Man in Black in the science-fiction western Westworld (2016–2022).

How does Dutton Ranch fit in with the Duttonverse?

Yellowstone - which spanned five series - might have ended in 2024, but the Duttonverse continues to expand.

So far we have the prequels, 1883 (2021–2022) and 1923 (2022–2025), and the spinoffs The Madison (2026) focusing on a new family rather than a direct Dutton saga sequel, and Marshals (2026), centred on Kayce Dutton.

Dutton Ranch has been touted as the most like a sequel to the original.

And there's plenty more to come... We can also look forward to 6666 - focusing on the legendary Four Sixes ranch in West Texas, and 1944 - a prequel set during World War II - which is set to air later this year or in early 2027.

Chronicling the lives of John Dutton and his family as they fought to protect their Montana ranch against from land developers and other outsiders, Yellowstone was a fan favourite which helps explain the wealth of spin-offs. The neo-western franchise created by Taylor Sheridan continues to enthral thanks to the Dutton’s story which stretches across decades, from the late 19th century to present day.

Where can I watch Dutton Ranch?

The nine-episode series of Dutton Ranch will air weekly on Paramount+ from Friday 15 May.

Caroline Blight has seen a lot of spin-offs in her time, but Yellowstone must be leading the way when it comes to making sure fans get maximum value!

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With faint echoes of the likes of Mum or The Detectorists, Only Child sits somewhere between a traditional British sitcom and a gentle comedy drama about ageing – with more than a wee dram of wry Scots humour.

But it's more than just a comedy.

‘I was at a charity dinner and one of the guests, who worked with carers, said it had started a discussion of what it is to be a carer,’ says star Greg McHugh who plays Richard Pritchard. ‘So, while Only Child is a mainstream comedy, it was nice to get feedback about other sides of what the show had brought out.’

‘Mostly, I got people in supermarkets saying, “You remind me of my dad, he’s a bit of a handful,” adds Gregor Fisher aka Ken Pritchard. ‘I’d think “You cheeky bugger, I only came in for some butter!” But I think a lot of people find themselves in that situation. My parents slipped away in their seventies, but nowadays, people live for much longer and later.’

Who stars in Only Child?

Gregor Fisher as Ken Pritchard

Richard Pritchard's (Greg McHugh) widowed, occasionally grumpy, technophobe dad Ken can be a bit of a tricky customer at times.

72-year-old Gregor Fisher is a cornerstone of Scottish comedy thanks to his defining performance is as alcoholic Glaswegian Rab C. Nesbitt in the comedy series of the same name (various dates between 1988 and 2014).

He also played Bill Nighy’s character Billy Mack’s manager in Love Actually (2003), and had a supporting role in 2016 comedy film Whisky Galore.

Greg McHugh as Richard Pritchard

Jobbing actor Richard Pritchard was forced to move back to the Scottish Highlands from London in order to look after his aging father Ken (Gregor Fisher). And whilst he wasn't getting much work in the big smoke, he likes to make it clear that he resents the lack of opportunity in Scotland.

Actor and writer Greg McHugh, 46, played the main character in BAFTA-winning Scottish sitcom Gary: Tank Commander (2009-2012), after gaining UK-wide recognition in Fresh Meat (2011-2016) as fan favourite Howard.

Jennifer Saunders as Sally

Heard only in voice-over, Sally is Richard’s (Greg McHugh) agent.

One of Britain’s best-known comic actress, Jennifer wrote and starred in the iconic Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012, plus film in 2016), after finding fame in French And Saunders (1987-2007).

More recent TV appearances of Jennifer's include the Amandaland 2025 Christmas Special, Too Much (2025), and an episode of Ghosts in 2021. Film-wise, she's currently in cinemas as Grandma Thompson in The Magic Faraway Tree.

Amy Lennox as Emily

Emily is Ken’s (Gregor Fisher) neighbour, whose relationship with Richard (Greg McHugh) looks like unfinished business.

Scottish actress Amy Lennox is best known for her musical theatre work, including Kinky Boots, Cabaret and the David Bowie musical Lazarus. She also understudied Sheridan Smith in the lead role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde.

On TV, she's played Holby City’s Chloe Godard.

Clare Barrett as Jen

Jen is Richard’s (Greg McHugh) no-nonsense, straight-talking friend.

Irish actress Clare Barrett played nurse Bronagh in RTE’s long-running drama series Fair City (2021), and also appeared in darkly comic series _Sister_S (2023).

Robin Laing as Ian

Ian is a gentle, slightly worn-down local whose easy-going nature masks a quietly complicated personal life.

Robin appeared in early series of Outlander, and has played various roles in BBC1 Scotland’s soap opera River City.

Paul Rattray as Digsy

Digsy is Richard’s (Greg McHugh) chaotic, kleptomaniac childhood friend.

From the 2000s onwards, Paul Rattray has appeared in numerous Scottish comedies and dramas. He also played Harald Karstark in Game Of Thrones, and starred in Season One of Jamestown.

Stuart Bowman plays Rod

Steady and guarded, Rob is a bit of a dark horse. Could the safe life that he has created for himself be about to change?

Stuart Bowman was a series regular in period romp Versailles (2015-2018), and starred alongside Greg McHugh in Gary: Tank Commander (2009-2012).

Who is joining the cast of Only Child for series two?

Kevin Bishop as Tim

Tim is Emily’s (Amy Lennox) new boyfriend - much to the annoyance of Richard (Greg McHugh).

‘Gregor [Fisher] was just such a huge inspiration of mine from a very young age,’ says Kevin. ‘He's somebody that I respect an awful lot because of his physical comedy and clowning that he does effortlessly. When we're working with him on set, he's a hilarious person - he just has funny bones. I don't think there's many comedians or comic actors that possess that, so he’s an absolute legend.’

English comedian and actor Kevin's TV appearances include Star Stories (2006-2008), The Kevin Bishop Show (2008-2009), the 2017 remake of Porridge, and a 2022 episode of Inside No 9.

Clive Russell as Horrace

'Horrid’ Horrace is an unlikeable character, a would-be thespian who loves putting Richard (Greg McHugh) - who is actually an actor - down.

‘I identified totally with Gregor [Fisher]'s character,’ says Clive Russell. ‘All his complaints about things like, "Why can't you have paper tickets?", all those things he complains about, are things I find myself saying to my grown-up children, who are, of course, parenting me like mad in the way that Richard does to Ken in the show. All of that is universal.’

You may recognise Clive Russell from shows like Game Of Thrones (2013-2016), Ripper Street (2012-2016), Casualty (1990-2024), Dept. Q (2025) and Shetland (2014-2025).

Jenny Galloway as Beth

Widowed Beth is a potential love interest for Ken (Gregor Fisher) this series. She’s also the mum of Richard’s (Greg McHugh) love rival Tim (Kevin Bishop).

‘Beth is fiercely protective of Tim, he has been the centre of her world up until now, so anything that compromises him does not sit well with her,’ Jenny Galloway explains. ‘Probably no-one is good enough for him in her eyes!’

Jenny Galloway is best known for her stage career, but her TV appearances include the Colin Firth-led Lockerbie: A Search For Truth (2025).

Tam Dean Burn as Paul

‘Paul is a wonderfully complex guy who’s been through a lot,' teases Tam. 'I was also amazed at how it reflected my own arrival in Glasgow when I became involved in a campaign to save a plot of land known as the Children’s Wood from developers, just like the Forres community with their allotments!’

Tam Dean Burn - who is also a musician - has appeared in shows like Taggart (1992-2010), Fortitude (2015-2018) and River City (2002-2022).

What was the premise of Series One?

London-based actor Richard (Greg McHugh) returns home to deal with his recently widowed, stubborn father Ken (Gregor Fisher), leading to a mix of domestic chaos, unresolved grief, and very British awkward affection.

Who created Only Child?

Only Child was created and written by Bryce Hart, a Scottish writer and comedian, and developed for television by BBC Scotland.

Where is Only Child filmed?

Primarily, in and around Forres - a town on Scotland’s Moray coast.

When and where does Only Child air?

The new series starts on Wednesday 6th May at 9.30pm on BBC1. All six episodes of series one of Only Child are available to catch up with on BBC iPlayer.

Martina Fowler has worked for TV Choice for, well, several years and very much learned ‘on the job’. Remembering to switch on her Dictaphone was an early triumph, only bettered by demanding of the interviewee (who asked not to be named) why it wasn’t working.

This gripping new crime drama will have you on the edge of your seats - and incredibly it’s based on real events.

It’s 1990, and with drug deaths soaring, the British government is determined to stop the heroin trade. The task is handed to a small team of customs officers who volunteer to be trained for a secret mission to infiltrate the main criminal gangs importing the lethal drug.

Don (Steve Coogan) the head of operations for HM Customs and Excise is given the job of finding the right recruits and training them for their new identities – or legends – before undertaking their risky assignment. He chooses family man Guy (Tom Burke), sharp-witted Kate (Hayley Squires) and VAT inspector Bailey (Aml Ameen), while civil service secretary Erin (Jasmine Blackborow) provides logistical support.

Two criminal organisations are feeding the heroin demand. One is a Turkish gang in London, and the other is in Liverpool. Guy (Tom Burke) is sent to target the London operation, while Kate (Hayley Squires) and Bailey (Aml Ameen) are sent north.

Who stars in Legends?

Tom Burke as Guy

Family man Guy (Tom Burke) is married to fellow customs officer Sophie (Charlotte Ritchie), but he’s frustrated by his work at Heathrow Airport and feels he’s capable of more. When Sophie spots an ad for a new job opportunity, Guy decides to apply. After being trained for undercover work, he’s set up in a flat in Green Lanes, London, where his job is to infiltrate a Turkish heroin ring.

‘Guy is working in airport security when we first meet him, and so is his wife Sophie,’ says Tom Burke. ‘Sophie’s perhaps even more aware than Guy about how stuck in a rut he is, and the effect it’s having on their marriage. She sees him noticing a poster at work, asking for volunteers for this potential mission, and she’s very encouraging of him to do it.’

Tom Burke is known for playing private investigator Cormoran Strike in Strike (2017-24) - based on JK Rowling’s books under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith, Dennis Rebrov in The Lazarus Project (2022-23), and of course, Athos in The Musketeers (2014-16).

Steve Coogan as Don

No-nonsense Don (Steve Coogan) is the head of operations for HM Customs and Excise, who’s put in charge of recruiting and training the team that will go undercover to stop the criminal gangs smuggling heroin into Britain. He has psychological scars from his own time undercover, and is determined that the new ‘legends’ won’t repeat his mistakes.

‘Don has to teach everyday customs officers who are used to searching bags at the airport, to go undercover and risk their lives,’ says Steve Coogan. ‘They haven’t been trained in that line of work, and that amateur element is part of what appealed to me, because it was sort of a police drama, but not really a police drama.’

Steve Coogan will always be associated with legendary – and idiotic – presenter Alan Partridge who’s featured in TV and radio series, as well as movie Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013). Memorable recent roles include Jimmy Savile in The Reckoning (2023), Barnabus in The Sandman (2025), Brian Walden in Brian And Maggie (2025), and an exaggerated version of himself in The Trip (2010-20) alongside Rob Brydon.

Other notable parts include Martin Sixsmith in Philomena (2013) and Stan Laurel in Stan & Ollie (2018). Steve was also a voice artist for satirical puppet show Spitting Image, and in 1988 provided vocals for acid house record Don’t Believe The Hype!

Hayley Squires as Kate

Stubborn and fearless, Kate (Hayley Squires) is uninspired by her job in the customs vice division and decides to volunteer for the undercover mission. She’s sent with Bailey (Aml Ameen) to Liverpool where she has to learn to curb her impulsivity.

‘When we first meet Kate, she’s very, very bored of her job,’ says Hayley Squires. ‘She’s working in the vice division of customs, knocking on the doors of men who have tried to import illegal pornography. It’s just really run of the mill for her, and I think she always has a sense that she could be doing more. She’s got quite a forward-thinking energy, and when she gets the opportunity to go and find out what this is all about, when the recruitment first happens, she jumps straight in.’

You’ll have spotted Hayley Squires recently as Sally Price-Jones in The Night Manager (2026), while other roles include Sara in Great Expectations (2023), Martha in The Essex Serpent (2022) and Jolene Dollar in Adult Material (2020) which earned her a BAFTA nomination.

She’s also known for playing Katie in I, Daniel Blake (2016) - which earned her another BAFTA nomination - and as Penelope in Beau Is Afraid.

Aml Ameen as Bailey

Bailey (Aml Ameen) is a methodical VAT inspector who needs to overcome his cautious nature to survive in the field after being sent to Liverpool. Initially he clashes with colleague Kate’s (Hayley Squires) recklessness.

‘Bailey’s an incredibly efficient person, if it’s within the boxes of what he does,’ says Aml Ameen. ‘Within his routine, he’s incredibly confident. But as soon as that routine shakes a little bit, you see his wobbly knees, and the pain behind the mask that he’s developed. Through the relationship between Kate and Bailey, you really start to unearth these two different characters.  Kate is kind of cavalier and Bailey’s extremely cautious and prudent about how things should go, and they end up influencing each other to become better people. They’re like Pinky and the Brain.’

Aml Ameen recently played Roger White in A Man In Full (2024) and Junior Massey in The Porter (2022). He’s best known as Trevor in Kidulthood (2006), Malcolm Davies in Harry’s Law (2011-12), PC Lewis Hardy in The Bill (2002-07), Capheus Onyango in Sense8 (2015), and Alby in The Maze Runner (2014). Fun fact, he was just 11 when he performed on stage with Michael Jackson at the 1996 BRIT Awards before Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker famously invaded the stage during a performance of Earth Song.

Jasmine Blackborow as Erin

Humble and confident, civil service secretary Erin (Jasmine Blackborow) provides the team with logistical support to ensure their legends identities are believable. Her attention to detail is vital for the operation’s success.

‘Erin is a secretary who’s worked in the Civil Service for about six or seven years,’ says Jasmine Blackborow. ‘Despite being really bright, for various reasons she’s learned to suppress that, in order to fit or to blend in. As such, she’s lost a lot of enthusiasm for life. That’s all been extinguished, and she just kind of gets by. She has a cat whom she’s very fond of and she lives on her own. Don gives her a poster to put up in the women’s loos, which says “Could you offer more?” When she looks at it, it’s almost like there’s this little niggle inside that she has been ignoring for a really long time, and there’s something that she realises in that moment, there’s something more for me.’

Jasmine Blackborow recently starred as Lamballe in Marie Antoinette (2022-25) and as Charly in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen (2024). Her movie appearances include Jessica in Daemon Mind (2024) and Bella Freud in Moss & Freud (2025).

Charlotte Ritchie as Sophie

Sophie (Charlotte Ritchie) works as a customs officer at Heathrow Airport alongside her husband Guy (Tom Burke). Smart and resourceful, she is the driving force behind Guy applying for the legends covert mission.

A familiar face on TV, Charlotte Ritchie’s recent roles have seen her play Sophie Harrison in Dirty Business (2026), DS Ashleigh Francis in Code Of Silence (2025), Kate Galvin in You (2023-25), Bonnie in Grantchester (2022-24) and Alison Cooper in Ghosts (2019-23). She was also nurse Barbara Gilbert/Hereward in Call The Midwife (2015-18) and Melissa ‘Oregon’ Shawcross in Fresh Meat (2011-16).

Charlotte was also a member of the classical crossover group All Angels who made a cameo appearance during Kelly Windsor and Jimmy King’s wedding in Emmerdale!

Douglas Hodge as Blake

High-ranking civil servant Angus Blake (Douglas Hodge) is the director of customs investigations and answers directly to the Home Secretary. Despite political pressure for quick results, pragmatic Blake is loyal to his undercover team.

Douglas Hodge recently starred as Rex Mayhew in The Night Manager (2016-26), Velementov in The Great (2020-23) and Alistair Hastings in Lost In Space (2019-21). Other notable appearances are Bartholomew Rusk in Penny Dreadful (2015-16), Douglas in Catastrophe (2017-19), as well as movie roles as Jack Willis in Gemini Man (2019) and Alfred Pennyworth in Joker (2019).

Tom Hughes as Carter

Ambitious Liverpool drug boss Declan Carter (Tom Hughes) started life as a nightclub bouncer. However he’s determined to use the drug trade to buy himself respectability as he distances himself from his humble roots.

Tom Hughes has kept busy recently, playing Logan Campbell in The Gold (2025), Dr James Ford in Malpractice (2025), Titus in Those About To Die (2024), Paul Wentworth in Franklin, and Thomas Trafford in The English (2022).

He's also known for playing Kit Marlowe in A Discovery Of Witches (2021), and Prince Albert in Victoria (2016-19).

Away from acting Tom was a guitarist with indie band Quaintways. A man of many talents!

Johnny Harris as Eddie

Eddie McKee (Johnny Harris) has known Declan Carter (Tom Hughes) since they both started out in nightclub security, and is now his right-hand man and enforcer. At home though he’s a loving family man, although his work could come at a high personal cost.

Johnny Harris’ recent TV work has seen him play Osip Glebnikov in A Gentleman In Moscow (2024), Magwitch in Great Expectations (2023) and Charlie Rowley in The Salisbury Poisonings (2020). He’s also a familiar face for his BAFTA-nominated role as Mick Jenkis from Shane Meadows’ This Is England ’86 (2020), This Is England ’88 (2011), and This Is England ’90 (2015).

Gerald Kyd as Mylonas

Charismatic and larger-than-life Mylonas (Gerald Kyd) is Guy’s (Tom Burke) introduction into the Turkish underworld. He’s well connected, and operates with his own code of conduct.

Gerald Kyd’s recent roles include Thomas Mercer in In The Room (2025), Luka in The Assassin (2025), and Mr Murray in Malory Towers (2024). Other notable roles are J.J. Johnson in The Split (2022), Roger Muir in Cold Feet (2016-20) and Sean Maddox in Casualty (1198-2006).

Numan Acar as Hakan

Hakan is T'he King Of Green Lanes' and the head of the London heroin gang. Ever vigilant, he's also very protective of his Kurdish heritage.

After growing up in Turkey, Numan Acar moved to Germany where he studied to become a civil engineer before taking up acting. With numerous parts in Turkish, German and South Korean productions, he was recently seen as Esad Kasgarli in Young Sherlock (2026), and was also Haissam Haqqani in Homeland (2014-20).

Kem Hassan as Aziz

Smartly dressed Aziz (Kem Hassan) is Hakan’s (Numan Acar) son. English culture is a big influence on him, and he is toying with the idea of leaving the criminal underworld to start a legitimate business.

Although Legends is his biggest role to date, Kem Hassan also popped up as Phil in The Sandman (2025), Mark Weston in Beyond Paradise (2025), and Robert Macario in Grace (2024).

Joshua Samuels as Zeki

Zeki (Joshua Samuels) is a young and ambitious lieutenant in Hakan’s (Numan Acar) gang. Frustrated by Hakan’s traditional methods, he’s also deeply suspicious of Guy (Tom Burke).

Joshua Samuels appeared as Jerren in The Gold (2025) and Frank in Sexy Beast. He also played Liam in Saltburn (2023).

Is Legends based on a book?

No, writer and creator Neil Forsyth heard about the real-life Guy’s story through producing partner Ben Farrell. He had lunch with Guy - played by Tom Burke in Legends - three years ago, who told him about his experiences, and also put him in touch with some of the other legends.

‘I conducted lots of interviews, some with people who were happy to talk to me publicly, others who needed to be a bit more clandestine,’ says Neil Forsyth. ‘I have a great researcher – Adam Fenn – who spent months trawling through all sorts of records, from court transcripts to newspaper archives, but it’s a largely unknown story.

‘I did need to condense and simplify it, because otherwise it would be extremely complicated and we’d have far too many characters. It’s about working out how to take the true story and make it manageable in terms of six episodes of television, because real life is very messy. So we did the research, gathered up everything that happened and all the people who were involved, and decided which characters to concentrate on. In some cases these are composites of real life people, to give a real breadth of experience, while being completely true to the spirit of what happened and the major incidents that occurred.’

Where was Legends filmed?

Plenty of locations were used for the six-part series including London, Liverpool, Bedford, Portsmouth, St Albans, East Sussex, Reading and Morocco.

When and where does Legends air?

All six episodes of Legends will be available on Netflix from Thursday 7 May.

A big fan of comedy, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm and W1A are guaranteed to have Nick Fiaca chuckling. He also loves a good detective drama with California PI Jim Rockford from the iconic The Rockford Files topping his list of favourite sleuths. He also boldly dips into the Star Trek universe when he feels like a new enterprise, and loves a good history series.

Sometimes we just want to watch a show which helps us switch off from what’s going on in the rest of our lives. Comfort shows are such an important part of our TV diet and can provide a positive distraction, reduce anxiety, lower our cognitive load and even help us regulate our emotions. Some give us a hit of nostalgia, others provide the predictable format we crave when the world seems a chaotic place.

But what does your go to comfort show say about your personality? Let’s have a look!

The Cosy, Reliable Staple

There's a reason these feel-good, heart-warming shows, like The Great British Bake Off, Gogglebox and The Repair Shop have stood the test of time. They are like home to fans with their clear, simple premise, community spirit and the touching emotional investment of the contributors. We get to see people try - which in turn gives us courage in our own lives. They don’t just provide a feeling of community on screen, they give us safe, non-confrontational conversation starters in our own lives and social situations. We gain great comfort watching people do simple, relatable things in a personable way which elevates the importance of the tasks we take for granted in daily life.

If The Great British Bake-Off or something similar is your go-to comfort show: You value honesty and kindness above all else. You respect vulnerability and are everyone’s biggest cheerleader. You trust quickly and are always there with a hug when people need one. You want nothing but the best for those around you.

The Gossipy Reality Show

The likes of The Traitors, Love Island and Married at First Sight show the extremes of life and human behaviour – which is why we love a reality show which really pushes boundaries. These shows offer us an escape as we sit back and enjoy the dopamine-hit of low mental effort drama. As their lives explode on screen, we can feel happy that ours are a lot less dramatic. We love the chance to be included in information which one person has yet to reveal to another, making us feel we have exclusive info.

Research has found these shows fire up the reward centres of the brain which are also triggered by comfort food. They also offer a total brain break – especially at the more wild and trashy end of the spectrum!

If The Traitors or something similar is your go-to comfort show: You're the first person others turn to when they need to know the inside track on a situation as you have an incredible memory for names, stories and how they interweave. You handle stress with ease and feel confident in your own choices.

The Single Episode Procedural

Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders and Patience are just a few of the single episode procedurals which offer immediate comfort as they don’t require a long-time commitment. Although there may be threads which run through the series, each episode neatly ties up a case and blends problem-solving, justice and characters we are familiar with all in less than an hour time investment. We get the chance to solve a puzzle - which is something our brains love - while the familiar patterns they tend to follow allow us to relax into the drama. It’s comforting seeing good win out in the end and enter a closed world, often picturesque, with experts who just want to keep people safe.

If Death in Paradise or something similar is your go-to comfort show: You value organisation and hate when jobs are left unfinished. You like to hear all the facts before you make a decision, value knowledge over emotions and are grounded and objective. You love to travel but prefer a package holiday and always take your own teabags.

The Ensemble Sitcom

Whether it's rewatching Friends for the millionth time when you know the words, or chuckling along to a ridiculous new situation in the second series of Amandaland, comedy provides an escape from our daily lives and a chance to release tension in a safe space. With their predictable plots and recurrent characters and themes they give viewers a sense of security and familiarity. Even more so when there's the added nostalgic element to the long running versions, like Open All Hours, which we have grown up with and shared with loved ones.

When we're watching a comedy which has a wider cast, we can usually find characters which we relate to either ourselves or in those we know. We all know a Julia in the school playground or have had to deal with a Gareth in the office.

If Open All Hours or something similar is your go-to comfort show: You relax when there’s familiarity and predictability, you protect yourself by not delving too deeply into the heavy side of life if you can. You’re in touch with your emotions and know how to lift your spirits to feel safe again.

The True Crime Documentary

The popularity of true crime documentaries like Trust Me: The False Prophet, Murder Trial and Catching a Killer grows so what is it people find comforting about violent, aggressive and often macabre stories? Psychologists believe it is partly because are so engaged in the subject. As the show is basically a massive puzzle we don’t want to miss a bit by doomscrolling, so there is a mindful quality to our TV viewing. And whether good or bad, humans love nothing more than something novel or unusual, which is why the more outlandish the crime, the more hooked we are. From the safety of our sofa, we can learn how to keep ourselves safe without being in any danger, which appeals to a primitive part of our brains.

If Trust Me: The False Prophet or something similar is your go-to comfort show: An amateur sleuth and psychologist, you’re fascinated by people’s behaviour and dissect those around you to find their motivation. You’re resourceful and calm in a crisis – your friends often turn to you when they need assistance. You like drama, but also like to know it will all turn out ok in the end.

The Quiz Show

Quizzes like Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel, The 1% Club and The Chase improve our memory and keep our brains active, perfect if you are a bit bored in your work or home life. They are the ideal outlet for legitimately shouting at the TV screen to release pent up frustrations and research has found our heart rates become elevated in timed rounds as we engage so deeply in the process. They have it all - suspense, camaraderie, one-upmanship and also the shared joy of seeing ordinary people win life changing prizes.

If The 1% Club or something similar is your go-to comfort show: Your safe space is the local pub quiz, where your competitive side is (finally) truly appreciated. You have a thirst for new information and fantastic memory - but despite being full of knowledge you still find it hard to decide what to have for dinner.

The Nature and Wildlife Show

You like to escape your world for one more wonderful in nature, be it the homely Springtime on the Farm or epic Planet Earth. The emotional rollercoaster of animal life gives you a chance to laugh and cry away from the stresses of everyday life. Research has shown even a short time spent watching wildlife and nature shows can decrease anxiety levels and boost our emotions. And in an ever complicated world with technological and political change accelerating, seeing the simplicity and natural order of the non-human world continuing is a comfort – and something to envy.

If Springtime on the Farm or something similar is your go-to comfort show: For you the magic moments in life are drinking your morning coffee in the sunshine, the smell of the air after summer rain and the joy of a butterfly landing on you. You will ask the name of - and pet - every dog you meet in the park. You're not ashamed to admit that you sometimes prefer animals to people.

Caroline Blight has learned a lot about herself writing this feature - not least how many shows are comforting to her!

If your weeknights are looking a little dull, 5 is about to fix that! Enter Number One Fan, a glossy, gasp-worthy new four-part thriller landing on Monday 4 May 2026 at 9pm, and airing nightly through to Thursday in that deliciously addictive ‘strip drama’ style that the channel does so well.

Front and centre are two bona fide British TV favourites – Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay – who are both former Coronation Street luminaries, but sharing the screen together for the first time.

Number One Fan promises thrills and shocks - telling a story of what happens when fame and fandom collide in the most destructive of ways. We’ll be clearing our diaries!

Who stars in Number One Fan?

Jill Halfpenny as Lucy Logan

Lucy Logan seems to have it all – the perfect marriage, a loving family, and a dream job, hosting her own TV show. But Lucy hides a secret, and if it comes out, she could find that all parts of her life will come crashing down around her.

Jill Halfpenny has been appearing on our screens since she was a teenager, when she played Nicola Dobson in children’s drama Byker Grove (1989-1992). Since then, she’s become something of a soap superstar, playing Rebecca Hopkins in Coronation Street (1999-2000) and Kate Mitchell in EastEnders (2002-2005).

In 2004, she won the second-ever series of Strictly Come Dancing, and she went on to have lead roles in (prepare yourself) Waterloo Road (2006-2007), Mount Pleasant (2011), Wild At Heart (2012), Lightfields (2013), Babylon (2014), Humans (2015), Three Girls (2017), Dark Money (2019), The Drowning (2021), The Holiday (2022), Everything I Know About Love (2022), The Long Shadow (2023), The Cuckoo (2024), The Feud (2025), Girl Taken (2026) and After The Flood (2026).

She’s also made guest appearances in The Bill (1997), Birds Of A Feather (1997), Heartbeat (1998), Dangerfield (1999), Dalziel And Pascoe (2001), Shameless (2006), Inspector George Gently (2009), Vera (2013), Death In Paradise (2016), Inside No 9 (2020) and Daddy Issues (2025). What a very busy woman!

Sally Lindsay as Donna Hughes

Donna Hughes is a self-confessed super-fan of Lucy Logan (Jill Halfpenny), and comes to her rescue when the TV host is mugged in a car park. However, Donna’s behaviour soon starts to become more sinister. Does she have an ulterior motive for following Lucy everywhere she goes?

Like Jill Halfpenny, Sally Lindsay had a regular role on Coronation Street, although the pair just missed appearing on screen together, as Sally played barmaid Shelley Unwin from 2001-2006. Since her time on the cobbles, Sally has become well known for her roles of Lisa Johnson in comedy-drama Mount Pleasant (2011-2017), Alison Bailey in crime drama Scott & Bailey (2011-2016) and Kath Agnew in BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours (2013-2019).

Her current main role is as Jean White in The Madame Blanc Mysteries (2021-present), which she co-created and produces. Over the years, you might also have seen her in The Royle Family (2000), Phoenix Nights (2001), Reggie Perrin (2010), Loose Women (2011-2014), Citizen Khan (2014), Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (2020), Midsomer Murders (2023), and Murdoch Mysteries (2025).

Dean Andrews as Stewart Jones

Stewart Jones is a former talk show host, whose career came to an abrupt end after a scandal connected with his show. Stewart is still harbouring a lot of bitterness over how he was treated, but how is he connected to Lucy (Jill Halfpenny)?

Dean Andrews is best known for playing Will Taylor in soap opera Emmerdale from 2019 to 2025. Before that, he played the role of DS Ray Carling in the BBC’s time-travel drama Life On Mars (2006-2007) and its sequel Ashes To Ashes (2008-2010). He was also a regular cast member in the first four seasons of Last Tango In Halifax (2012-2016), in which he played Robbie.

You might also have spotted Dean in No Angels (2004), Missing (2006), Waterloo Road (2010), Marchlands (2011), Being Eileen (2013), Vera (2013), Midsomer Murders (2015), New Tricks (2015), Silent Witness (2016), Father Brown (2016) and The Moorside (2017).

Sharlene Whyte as Mel

Mel is Lucy’s (Jill Halfpenny) PA, who has her work cut out when Lucy is dragged into a potentially career-ending scandal!

Sharlene Whyte came to prominence playing Jenny Edwards in The Story Of Tracy Beaker (2002-2003), before landing the regular role of Adanna Lawal in Waterloo Road (2010-2011). She also had main roles in We Hunt Together (2020-2022), The Doll Factory (2023), Sherwood (2024) and Mr Loverman (2024). You may also remember seeing her in Silent Witness (2007 and 2024), Spooks (2011), Jonathan Creek (2013), Casualty (2015 and 2021) and Sanditon (2023).

Daniel Adegboyega as Shawn Logan

Shawn Logan is Lucy’s (Jill Halfpenny) husband. But although he is seemingly loyal to his wife, does he have a secret of his own that he’s hiding?

Daniel Adegboyega is best known for playing the recurring role of Pierre Martineau in the supernatural drama series Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale (2024-2026). He also played Shakiel Oliver in the 2024 drama The Tower.

Over the years, you might also have seen him pop up in Spooks (2010), Torchwood: Miracle Day (2011), Atlantis (2013), Episodes (2014), Casualty (2017), Father Brown (2017), Save Me (2018), Doctor Who (2019), Sex Education (2019), Holby City (2019) and Grace (2022).

What is Number One Fan about?

Lucy Logan is the nation’s sweetheart, and host of glossy morning show ‘Lucy Live’. Lucy is all immaculate blow-dries and carefully managed charm. Donna Hughes, meanwhile, is the woman who gallantly saves Lucy from a car park mugging, and then doesn’t quite go away…

What begins as gratitude curdles into something far more unsettling, as Donna pops up in the studio audience, at events, and even near Lucy’s home, armed with unsettling knowledge about Lucy’s past.

But what dark secret is Lucy hiding? And how is it connected to disgraced former TV host Stewart Jones? Over the course of the story, some very disturbing truths are set to be revealed…

Who created Number One Fan?

The brain behind this series is Rachel Kilfeather, who is also the lead writer. Rachel is known for her work on season three of Vikings: Valhalla (2024) and the comedy-drama Small Town, Big Story (2025). Rachel co-created Number One Fan with Marcus Fleming, who wrote the eight-part gold rush serial Dominion Creek (also known as An Klondike) (2015-2017).

When can I watch Number One Fan?

The first episode of Number One Fan will air on 5 on Bank Holiday Monday, 4 May, with the remaining three episodes airing on consecutive nights. But if you can’t wait, and want to binge the whole thing in one go, all four episodes will be available as a box set on My 5 from Monday!

Tom Spilsbury has been a writer for TV Choice and its sister publication Total TV Guide since 2021. He was previously the longest-serving editor of the official Doctor Who Magazine (from 2007 to 2017), where he won an Eagle Award in 2012, and the ACE award for Circulation Excellence by a monthly magazine (2014).

Bergerac was one of the most successful crime dramas of the Eighties. Actor John Nettles originally played the Jersey-based detective, and appeared in 87 episodes across a 10-year period. So, with the show being so beloved by a generation of fans, it was no surprise that someone finally decided to bring it back for a new audience.

The first series of the rebooted show was a huge success for U & Drama when it launched last year - becoming one of the channel’s biggest-ever hits. Unlike the original show, the new version of Bergerac told a single story across the entire series, rather than individual cases each episode. And that’s the format for series two, which arrives on our screens later this month. We're counting down the days!

Who stars in S2 of Bergerac?

Damien Molony as Jim Bergerac

Approximately 18 months have passed since the previous series, and widower Jim Bergerac is now in a slightly better place. He’s stopped drinking, and has even tentatively started dating again, with the encouragement of his daughter, Kim (Chloé Sweetlove). Soon, Jim has a complex new case to investigate, and he’ll need all of his detective skills to solve it.

Jim is played by Irish actor Damien Molony, who was previously best known for playing Hal Yorke in BBC3’s Being Human (2012-2013). He has form playing a police officer, as he also played Detective Constable Albert Flight in Ripper Street (2013) and DS Jack Weston in Suspects (2014-2016).

You may also have seen him as Jon in GameFace (2017-2019), Dylan Golding in Brassic (2019-2023) and Tyler in The Split (2020-2022).

Robert Gilbert as Barney Crozier

When Jim (Damien Molony) was forced to take a leave of absence, Barney Crozier was temporarily promoted to head of the bureau, so he wasn’t overly pleased to see him return. Although a very capable detective himself, Barney often feels intimated by Jim’s brilliance, which sometimes leads him to behave pettily towards his rival. At times, Barney has actively undermined Jim, but when the two men work together, they make a formidable team.

Robert Gilbert previously played Superintendent Simon O’Brian in Red Eye (2024-2026). You may also have seen him in Killing Eve (2022), Big Boys (2022-2025), Insomnia (2024), Big Mood (2024) and Little Disasters (2025).

Zoë Wanamaker as Charlie Hungerford

Charlie Hungerford is Jim’s (Damien Molony) acerbic mother-in-law, with whom she enjoys a fractious relationship, especially since the death of her daughter. She’s fiercely protective of her granddaughter Kim (Chloé Sweetlove), and is privately very fond of her son-in-law, despite often reminding him of his shortcomings. Sharp-tongued and astute, Charlie has just begun a tentative new romance with Nigel (Adrian Edmondson).

Zoë Wanamaker has enjoyed an incredible career on stage, as well as in television and film. One of her most high-profile film roles was as Madame Hooch in the first Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone (2001).

On television, she had long-running roles in the sitcom My Family (2000-2011), Love Hurts (1992-1994) and Agatha Christie’s Poirot (2005-2013). You may also have seen her in Mr Selfridge (2015), and Professor T (2025).

Lesley Sharp as Monica

Monica is a new character in this series of Bergerac, and is central to the murder inquiry. When her new husband is murdered on the evening of their wedding, Monica is one of many possible suspects. But who is really behind the killing?

Lesley Sharp is a very familiar face on our screens, having played Detective Constable Janet Scott in the ITV crime drama Scott & Bailey (2011-2016). Her other television roles include Common As Muck (1997), Playing The Field (1998-2000), Clocking Off (2000-2001), Bob & Rose (2001), The Second Coming (2003), Afterlife (2005-2006), Doctor Who (2008), The Diary Of Anne Frank (2009), Three Girls (2017), Living The Dream (2017-2019), The Full Monty (2023) and Red Eye (2024).

Camilla Beeput as Nicola

Nicola is Monica’s (Lesley Sharp) daughter, and meets Jim Bergerac (Damien Molony) when he's on a date with another woman. The pair seem to hit it off, and there’s even a spark of attraction. Bit awkward for the date... However, will Nicola’s connection to the murder case scupper any thoughts of romance?

Camilla Beeput has appeared in quite a few television shows over the years, so you may have seen her in Footballers’ Wives (2005), Law & Order: UK (2009), Lunch Monkeys (2009), Peep Show (2010), Death In Paradise (2011), Doctors (2009-2012), Fit (2013), Birds Of A Feather (2014), Grantchester (2014), Save Me (2017), The Split (2018), Cuckoo (2018), The Suspect (2022) and Midsomer Murders (2025).

Adrian Edmondson as Nigel

Charming and affable, Nigel is the new man in the life of Charlie Hungerford (Zoë Wanamaker).

He is played by comedy legend Adrian Edmondson, who is perhaps still best known for The Young Ones (1982-1984) and Bottom (1991-1995), which he appeared in with his comedy partner Rik Mayall.

However, Adrian has enjoyed a long and successful solo career too, and his other television credits include Blackadder Goes Forth (1989), Jonathan Creek (2003-2004), Holby City (2005-2008), Save Me (2018-2020), EastEnders (2019-2020), Death In Paradise (2020), The Pact (2021), Midsomer Murders (2021), Back To Life (2021), and Alien: Earth (2025).

Chloé Sweetlove as Kim Bergerac

Jim’s (Damien Molony) teenage daughter Kim has been encouraging her dad to start dating again, following the death of her mother. Kim, meanwhile, has her own future mapped out, and is preparing for a move to the mainland to go to music college. However, she's still feeling apprehensive about leaving her dad alone, as it’s not been long since he managed to get his drinking under control. Is there more drama ahead?

Chloé Sweetlove, who plays Kim, is a young and upcoming actress, and her other roles so far include Madeleine Burkeman in The Crow Girl (2025) and Tallulah in Wild Cherry (2025).

Where is Bergerac filmed?

Famously, Bergerac is filmed and set in Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands. This series, the production team has been filming along Gorey Harbor and up in Archirondel.

However, not all of the scenes were actually filmed on the island itself. A substantial amount of the show is actually filmed on the mainland, in the town of Torquay. Being a seaside town, Torquay has managed to double for Jersey extremely well, and if we hadn’t told you, you’d probably have never realised!

When is Bergerac S2 set to air?

The first episode of Bergerac series two will air on U & Drama on Thursday 16 April, and all six episodes of series two will be available as a box set on U. But if you do choose to binge-watch, make sure you keep all the twists and turns secret for those of us who want to watch it one episode per week!

Tom Spilsbury has been a writer for TV Choice and its sister publication Total TV Guide since 2021. He was previously the longest-serving editor of the official Doctor Who Magazine (from 2007 to 2017), where he won an Eagle Award in 2012, and the ACE award for Circulation Excellence by a monthly magazine (2014).

As we’re reunited with Amanda (Lucy Punch) for series two of Amandaland, she’s got a lot going on. Much to her two teenagers Georgie and Manus’s embarrassment, Amanda is busy expanding her ‘lifestyle brand’ Senuous, working at Kitchen’s Bathrooms and Kitchens, and navigating her gin-loving mother’s (Joanna Lumley) snide comments.

Luckily her loyal best friend Anne (Philippa Dunne) is happy to inflate Amanda’s ego further, despite also balancing her high-powered job and being the most involved parent of their friendship group – which also consists of Rochenda Sandall as Fi, Siobhán McSweeney as Della, and Samuel Anderson as Mal, who’s still something of a romantic interest for Amanda.

The arrival of Mal’s ex, JJ’s wife and Ned’s mum Abs (new series regular Harriet Webb) however, threatens to dampen even the faintest of sparks when Amanda sees the down-to-earth charity worker as a rival.

Who stars in Amandaland?

Lucy Punch as Amanda

‘Amanda is still in SoHa,’ details Lucy Punch. ‘She’s more settled now, but still doing everything she can elevate to her social standing and circumstances. She’s just as delusional about herself as ever!

‘Her change in circumstances has made her realise, finally, that she’s no better than anyone else. In Motherland, her superiority was her ugliest trait. Nevertheless, her giant ego and status anxiety remains, so she still wants everyone to think she’s the best.’

Lucy Punch has made something of a name for herself by portraying an Ugly Sister on four different occasions – Hattie in Ella Enchanted (2004), Regan in Cinderella (2000), Fenola Gay in Fairy Tales (2008), and Lucinda in Into The Woods – but luckily, she loves it. She once joked, ‘When I was 11, I had an Ugly Sister birthday party. All my idea. Most girls want to be a fairy or a princess, but there I am with beauty spots and fur and fluorescent pink kiss-curls. When I told my mother about Into the Woods, she was like, “Oh darling, not again.”’

Notable TV roles of Lucy's include Beatrice in Ben and Kate (2012-2013), Esmé Squalor in the Neil Patrick Harris-led A Series of Unfortunate Events (2018-2019), Lili Park-Hoffsteader in The Audacity (2026).

Film-wise there has been Melanie in Are You Ready For Love? (2006), Eve Draper in Hot Fuzz (2007), Verity Thwaites in St Trinian’s (2007), Amy Squirrel in Bad Teacher (2011), Sylvia Plath in How To Build A Girl (2019), and Cynthia Sterling in Jingle Bell Heist (2025).

Philippa Dunne as Anne

‘Anne is of course still in SoHa juggling her high-powered job while raising her kids, attending all of Darius's soccer matches with the other parents, volunteering for activities in Darius's school while also being at the constant beck and call of her best pal Amanda,’ laughs Philippa Dune. ‘She's definitely more self-assured and settled into her life now, it's like she's hit her groove since going back to work and she's really enjoying having Amanda back in her life too.’

As well as being an actress, Philippa Dunne is also a successful comedy writer. Whilst Anne Flynn from Motherland (2016-2022) and Amandaland marks Philippa’s best-known role, you may also recognise her from The Walshes (2014), Derry Girls (2019-2022), This Is Going To Hurt (2022), and Bodies (2023).

Joanna Lumley as Felicity

Amanda’s (Lucy Punch) gin-loving mother Felicity truly believes that she can solve all of her problems with money. And to be fair, a lot of time she’s absolutely right. Like her daughter, there’s plenty to dislike about Felicity, but even more to love about her.

National treasure Dame Joanna Lumley started her career as a model which led to small acting roles in films like On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) – yes, Dame Jo has been a Bond girl – as well as Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) and Shirley Valentine (1989). More recent film roles of Joanna’s include Aunt Emma in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Mary Rawlinson in Me Before You (2016), and Felicity Fanshaw in Paddington 2 (2017).

When it comes to TV, Joanna is no less prolific. Of course she’s probably best known for her BAFTA Award-winning portrayal of Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous (1992-1996, 2001-2004, 2011-2012), but you may also recognise her from Coronation Street (1973), The New Avengers (1976-1977), Sapphire & Steel (1979-1982), Class Act (1994-1995), Up in Town (2002), Sensitive Skin (2005-2007), Fool Me Once (2024), The Room in the Tower (2025), and Wednesday (2025-present).

Samuel Anderson as Mal

Mal and Amanda’s (Lucy Punch) deeply buried romance continues in series two of Amandaland, but in truth there’s more chemistry between Mal and his ex-partner’s new husband (confusing) JJ (Ekow Quartey) as the pair develop something of an unlikely bromance.

Samuel Anderson’s latest TV appearance as the American Aidan in The Walsh Sisters (2025) threw a lot of his fans who have come to know and love Samuel for all his iconic British roles like Ross Kirk in Emmerdale (2007-2009), Fingers in Gavin & Stacey (2007, 2009, 2024), DC Vince Grady in DCI Banks (2011-2016), Danny Pink in Doctor Who (2014), Daniel Wilson in Trollied (2014-2017), Patrick in Witless (2016-2018), DC Paul Wilkie in Landscapers (2021), and Matt Blake in Shetland (2025).

Siobhán McSweeney as Della

No-nonsense Nella is the constantly exasperated wife of Fi (Rochenda Sandall). Thanks to both Fi’s dependence on her and her tasking job as a chef, Nella is constantly stressed – and doesn’t hide it especially well.

Although Siobhán McSweeney is probably best known for her BAFTA Award-winning role as Sister Michael in Derry Girls (2018-2022), you may also recognise the Irish actress from The Fall (2013-2014), No Offence (2015), Redemption (2022), Extraordinary (2023-2024), and Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue (2025).

Siobhán also works as a TV presenter hosting both The Great Pottery Throw Down (2021-present) and the latest iteration of The Traitors aka The Traitors Ireland (2025-present).

Rochenda Sandall as Fi

Fi is a great mum, a great friend, and a great wife to Nella (Siobhán McSweeney), but who exactly is she when she’s left to her own devices? We’re not sure even she knows…

Since making her acting debut in an episode of Doctors in 2013, Rochenda Sandall has appeared in shows like Love, Lies and Records (2017), Line of Duty (2019), Criminal: UK (2019-2020), Doctor Who (2021), Hijack (series one in 2023), The Rig (2023-2025), and the third series of The Teacher (2026). And later this year you’ll be able to spot her in the Gemma Arterton-led Secret Service as Melissa Morris.

Rochenda is currently dating fellow actor Mark Stanley – whose recent credits include Under Salt Marsh and Adolescence – after first meeting at the East 15 Acting School in London. They reportedly began dating in 2008 and have worked together on multiple occasions including on Criminal: UK and Love, Lies and Records.

Ekow Quartey as JJ

Despite being stepfather to Ned and the new husband of Abs (Harriet Webb), JJ and Mal (Samuel Anderson) – Ned’s father and Abs’ ex – strike up something of a bromance this series.

As well as a prolific stage career, Ekow Quartey has had roles in plenty of popular TV shows including Joel Aidoo in Call the Midwife (2019), James in This Way Up (2019-2021), Steve in Trying (2022), and Mark in Smothered (2023).

Harriet Webb as Abs

A new addition to the cast this series, Abs is the (prepare yourself) ex-partner of Mal (Samuel Anderson), wife of JJ (Ekow Quartey) and mother of Ned, who finds herself on the wrong side of Amanda (Lucy Punch) thanks to her no-nonsense attitude and brutal honesty.

Comedy actress Harriet Webb is probably best known for her roles as Cousin Shannon in Big Boys (2022-2025) and Kirsty in Mr. Bigstuff (2024-present), but you may also recognise her from White Gold (2017-2019), Scarborough (2019), Sandylands (2020-2021), The Tower (2021-2024), and Wreck (2022-present).

How is Amandaland related to Motherland?

Amanda (Lucy Punch) is a character that originated on Motherland back in 2016. When that hit series finished with a Christmas special in 2022, it was announced that Amanda would be getting her own spin-off called Amandaland.

Characters that have starred in both Motherland and Amandaland include Lucy Punch’s Amanda, Philippa Dunne’s Anne, and Joanna Lumley’s Felicity.

Who created Amandaland?

Whilst Motherland was created by Sharon Horgan, Graham Linehan, Helen Serafinowicz, and Holly Walsh, Amandaland has a slightly different team behind it. Whilst Holly Walsh and Helen Serafinowicz are back on writing duty, Graham and Sharon have been replaced by Barunka O’Shaughnessy and Laurence Rickard – the latter of whom actually stars in the show as a teacher at the kids’ school. Sharon Horgan does serve as a producer via her company Merman though.

Interestingly Simon Bird of The Inbetweeners fame has directed several episodes of Amandaland.

Where is Amandaland filmed?

Despite being set in South Harlesden in the London borough of Brent, Amandaland is actually filmed slightly further East near Highbury and Islington.

The outside of Amanda’s (Lucy Punch) house is filmed on Ferntower Road, whilst the school that Manus and Georgie go to is actually Oaklands School Sixth Form in Tower Hamlets.

When and where does Amandaland S2 air?

Series two of Amandaland returns to BBC1 and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 6 May.

Daisy Hall became a writer for TVChoice after realising that she could make a career out of her incredible ability to extensively name an actor's credits when they randomly pop up in whatever she's watching. Her friends find it infuriating, but hopefully you find it useful!

Our favourite I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! stars are back for a second shot at the title of King or Queen of the Jungle. And two weeks into I’m A Celeb: All Stars – or to give it its real name I’m A Celebrity… South Africa – it’s clear that these famous faces have grown up a lot since their initial stints. Well, some of them have…

On Thursday 16 April we had our first (much anticipated) elimination, and our first celebrity left the South African jungle. Two more eliminations then came on Monday 20 April, followed by our first withdrawal from the show too on Tuesday 21 April. Now the eliminations are coming thick and fast ahead of the live final on Friday 24 April.

The initial I’m A Celeb: All Stars 2026 line-up consisted of boxer David Haye, comedian Seann Walsh, reality star Scarlett Moffatt, actor Adam Thomas, athlete Sir Mo Farah, Pussycat Doll and presenter Ashley Roberts, singer Sinitta, and actor Beverley Callard, and was later added to with footballing legend Harry Redknapp, actor Craig Charles, reality star Gemma Collins, and footballer Jimmy Bullard.

And now they're down to the final four celebrities because last night Scarlett Moffatt left I'm A Celeb... All Stars 2026.

7. Scarlett Moffatt

Just missing out on a place in the final, last night Scarlett Moffatt became the seventh celebrity to leave I'm A Celeb: All Stars 2026 after coming in last place in the challenge Keep Your Eye On The Ball.

'I’m gutted that it’s four blokes left,' laughs Scarlett. 'I wanted to do it for the girls! I’ll let them enjoy their football chat around the table.'

That said, she is rooting for Mo Farah to be crowned Legend of the Jungle.

'Genuinely, even if I’d got into the final, I’d have said to people, “If you were thinking of voting for me, you should vote for Mo,” Scarlett admits. 'Nobody deserves it as much as him. I really do hope he wins!'

6. Sinitta

Whilst competing in the trial Dragged Through Hell, Sinitta - who was shackled to Craig Charles - called out those fateful words, 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here' and was thus evicted from I'm A Celeb: All Stars 2026.

Speaking about that decision Sinitta revealed, 'I instantly regretted saying that. I quit because somebody else was telling me to do it. Even if we came last, I wouldn’t have quit. I’m not a quitter. I quit out of guilt and pressure, not because I’d run out of steam. It was taking me a long time, I admit. But what I had in my ear was, “Oh Sinitta, just throw it. I’m standing here like a lemon.” To me, he [Craig] gave up. I wish I’d fought for myself at the time.'

5. Ashley Roberts

Unfortunately Ashley Roberts was the slowest to complete the challenge Keys To Success and was promptly eliminated from I'm A Celeb: All Stars 2026. The Pussycat Dolls star thus became the fifth celebrity to leave the South African jungle.

Speaking about her time on I'm A Celeb: All Stars 2026 Ashley - who celebrated her birthday in camp - admitted, 'As much as I’m bummed to be going out, making it so close to the final four, I feel like I’ve done myself proud. I got my hands dirty, faced some fears, met some amazing new people, and walked away with memories for life.'

4. Beverley Callard

In Tuesday 21 April's episode Beverley Callard announced to the rest of her campmates that she had been advised by the medics to leave this second series of I'm A Celeb: All Stars saying, 'Hi guys, I’ve just got something to tell you all. I didn’t feel very well this morning… and the medics have advised I can’t return to camp. I’ve got to go home.

'I don’t want to go. I’m absolutely gutted. I wanted to finish.' Cue plenty of tears both in the jungle and for viewers back home.

In an Instagram video posted after Beverley's departure was shown on TV, the Coronation Street actress explained the situation.

'I've just watched my exit on I'm A Celeb,' she shared. 'It made me cry all over again because of course, I didn't know then that I had cancer... It was the last couple of days there that I'd not felt very well. What happened was, I was called into the Bush Telegraph and apparently I lost consciousness for a while. I went yonderly as they say!

'I just wasn't feeling myself and the team took me to a medical hut - they were amazing, they really looked after me. And then they said, "You can't go back". And I said, "Don't send me home, I'm sure I'll be fine". I'd jumped out of a plane, hung off a cliff... I did want to succeed and make it through to the end. But that was the start of everything really.'

The star concluded, 'It's made me really emotional, but I will beat this.'

Beverley Callard revealed her cancer diagnosis at the beginning of February and has since been sharing updates with fans about her journey.

3. David Haye

On Monday 20 April, former boxer David Haye became the third celebrity to be eliminated from I'm A Celeb: All Stars 2026.

Despite the beef that David Haye and Gemma Collins had at the start of the series, the pair manage to patch things up before leaving together.

When asked which of his campmates he got on best with admitted, 'Craig Charles, straight away. From day one it felt like I'd known him for years - proper big brother energy. We just clicked.

'And I'd have to say Gemma too. Took us a bit of time to find our rhythm, because we're both big personalities and neither of us does quiet, but once we got there I had nothing but respect for her. She's unapologetically herself, doesn't put on a front for anyone, and I love that about her.'

2. Gemma Collins

On Monday 20 April, reality star Gemma Collins became the second celebrity to be eliminated from I'm A Celeb: All Stars 2026.

And despite her early departure, it's clear that the star has had an absolute blast this time around.

'All good things have to come to an end,' says Gemma. 'But all I can say is it has been so amazing being able to relive it again. It was great to see Craig [Charles] and Jimmy [Bullard] again, and to spend that time with them again has just been priceless. Plus, meeting new campmates, forming new bonds, and listening to everyone's stories. I’ve had a blast.

'I’m proud of myself for sure. I got redemption for myself and I didn't say no to anything. I got on and did it. It definitely wasn't easy at times, but I’m really proud of myself for sure. 100% it’s given me a confidence boost.'

1. Seann Walsh

Previously Ant and Dec revealed that King of the Lions Harry Redknapp would have to choose which member of his kingdom - Sir Mo Farah, David Haye, Ashley Roberts, Sinitta, and Seann Walsh - would be leaving I'm A Celeb: All Stars 2026 after losing a bushtucker trial to Jimmy Bullard. And last night it was revealed that the former football manager had chosen Seann Walsh.

Speaking about Harry's decision Seann admitted, 'I think as soon as Harry mentioned someone had to go, I was basically packing my bags. I knew it was going to be me, because I knew who I was up against, including a former Queen of The Jungle and a former world champion.'

At least it seems like the comedian doesn't hold any grudges about Harry's decision, even though Harry himself felt pretty bad about it.

It won’t be long before our celebrities are whittled down to just two ahead of the final on 24 April 2026.

Unlike the usual I’m A Celeb show which airs in November, viewers don’t actually get a say in which celebrities will be eliminated from I’m A Celeb: All Stars. That’s because everything has been pre-recorded, and eliminations are actually determined by how well the stars perform in the challenges and bushtucker trials.

Where can I watch I'm A Celebrity... South Africa?

I'm A Celeb: All Stars 2026 airs nightly on ITV1. The final will air on 24 April 2026.

Daisy Hall became a writer for TVChoice after realising that she could make a career out of her incredible ability to extensively name an actor's credits when they randomly pop up in whatever she's watching. Her friends find it infuriating, but hopefully you find it useful!

If you’re a fan of adrenalin-fuelled high-stakes thrillers then Prisoner ticks all the right boxes.

It’s her first day back at work following maternity leave for prison transport officer Amber Todd (Izuka Hoyle), but when she’s assigned to accompany mysterious criminal Tibor Stone (Tahar Rahim) from a safehouse in Wales to the Old Bailey, it's clear that her day’s about to get a lot worse.

Lethal assassin Tibor Stone (Tahar Rahim) was a killer for crime syndicate Pegasus, and now its leader Harrison Dempsey (Brían F O’Byrne) is on trial. The National Crime Unit has spent years building its case, and the chances of winning rest on their star witness: Tibor. But whether he gets to testify is a moot point as the armed convoy taking him to London is stopped in a bloody ambush. Amber Todd (Izuka Hoyle) rescues Stone from the prison van as the bullets fly, but handcuffs herself to him before they flee.

While Amber Todd (Izuka Hoyle) attempts to do her duty and deliver Tibor Stone (Tahar Rahim) to the Old Bailey, the pair are being pursued by contract killer Nina Drâgus (Leonie Benesch) who is determined to eliminate Tibor before he can talk.

Who stars in Prisoner?

Izuka Hoyle as Amber Todd

Principled and strong-willed, prison transport officer Amber Todd (Izuka Hoyle) is balancing motherhood, a demanding job, and studying criminal psychology. But she’s not been trained for the life or death scenario she finds herself plunged into when the convey taking hitman Tibor Stone (Tahar Rahim) to the Old Bailey is ambushed.

‘When we meet Amber she’s waking up with her newborn of six months, Mia, and she’s getting ready for her first day back at work after being on maternity leave,’ says Izuka Hoyle. ‘Amber is a mid-20s, mixed-race, Scottish, working-class, happily married new mum and prison transport officer. We accompany her through the show as she falls into an underground world where she is forced into making decisions I don’t think she ever thought she’d have to make.’

You’ll recognise Izuka Hoyle as Corinne from Big Boys (2022-25), DS Alice Finch in Ludwig (2024) Jenny Spiegel in Dinner With The Parents (2024) and Lorna in The Responder (2024). She also won a Scottish BAFTA as Camille in Boiling Point (2021), a role that she reprised for the Boiling Point TV series in 2023.

Tahar Rahim as Tibor Stone

A lone wolf killer who lives by his own twisted moral code, Tibor Stone (Tahar Rahim) is now due to testify against his former employers, crime syndicate Pegasus – who are determined to stop him at any cost.

‘When we first meet Tibor, he’s in a safe house in Wales under heavy protection, preparing to testify against the crime organisation he once worked for,’ says Tahar Rahim. ‘He knows they will stop at nothing to silence him. So, when his prison transport van is inevitably ambushed he’s not surprised, but what he doesn’t expect is Amber, the prison transport officer, handcuffing herself to him.’

French actor Tahar Rahim played serial killer Charles Sobhraj in The Serpent (2021), and starred alongside Jodie Foster as Mohamedou Ould Slahi in The Mauritanian (2021). More recently he played Ezekiel Sims in Madame Web (2024) and Amin in Alpha (2025). He’s perhaps best known for his award-winning role as Malik El Djebena in A Prophet (2009).

Finn Bennett as Olly Hatton

A supportive husband to Amber Todd (Izuka Hoyle), Olly Hatton (Finn Bennett) is forced to protect baby Mia when Pegasus comes after them as a means of getting to Amber.

‘Olly’s genuinely a lovely guy,’ says Finn Bennett. ‘We establish early on that Amber is the main breadwinner of the pair and they’re both happy with that dynamic. So, at the start of the series, he’s just beginning another lonely day as a stay-at-home Dad while Amber goes off to work. As the story unfolds, Olly becomes an unfortunate pawn in Pegasus’ attempts to reach Amber.’

You’ll recognise Finn Bennett as Peter Prior from True Detective (2024), as Cole Atwood from Black Doves (2024), and as Prince Aerion 'Brightflame' Targaryen in A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms.

Finn actually began his acting career as a child, appeared as Noah in Top Boy (2013) – a drama that was created by his father Ronan Bennett.

Catherine McCormack as Josephine Campbell

The head of the National Crime Unit, results matter more to Josephine Campbell (Catherine McCormack) than allegiances to her team. She has a no nonsense air of authority and is under pressure to prove the NCU’s worth to the government.

‘Campbell and her team at the NCU have spent years building a case against Pegasus,’ says Catherine McCormack. ‘They’re now just days away from the trial of Pegasus leader Harrison Dempsey. Campbell is determined to keep Tibor Stone safe because he is their crucial witness. When she learns Pegasus have discovered his whereabouts, it raises an immediate and alarming question… How did they find out? She becomes convinced there is a mole inside the NCU and is determined to uncover the traitor.’

Actress and director Catherine McCormack is a familiar face as Sophie Lyons in A Thousand Blows (2026), Jane Swire in Lockerbie (2025), Alex Tropper in Slow Horses and Beth Milton in Temple (2019-21). Her movie credits include Murron in Braveheart (1995), Stella in The Land Girls (1998), Francesca in The Tailor Of Panama (2001), and Alice in 28 Weeks Later (2007).

Eddie Marsan as Alex Tebbit

Alex Tebbit (Eddie Marsan) is the Director of Operations at the National Crime Unit, which has spent years building a case to bring down Pegasus.

‘Alex Tebbit is running the investigation going after the crime syndicate called Pegasus,' Eddie Marsan explains. 'The team are about to bring Tibor in to testify against the organisation he worked for. It’s the culmination of about six years of Alex’s work. And then, something goes wrong when they’re transporting him from a safe house in Wales to London so he can testify in court, and that’s when Amber and Tibor go on the run because Pegasus is trying to kill Tibor.’

Eddie Marsan was an apprentice printer before becoming an actor and working with the likes of Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, JJ Abrams, and Guy Ritchie. His recent TV roles have seen him play King Edward in King & Conqueror (2025), Tom Thurman in The Bombing Of Pan Am 103 (2025), Stephen Renworth in Reunion (2025), John Adams in Franklin (2024) and Bernie Monke in The Power (2023).

His movie roles include Killoran in Gangs Of New York (2002), Josef Fischer in The Illusionist (2006), Brownway in Mission: Impossible III (2006), and Inspector Lestrade in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows (2011).

Sam Troughton as Will O’Neil

Will O’Neill (Sam Troughton) is a data analyst at the National Crime Unit, whose main motivation is his family and his wife’s medical needs. Circumstances soon begin to blur the difference between right and wrong for him.

Sam Troughton’s recent credits have seen him play Oliver Denton in Prisoner 951 (2025), Murray Guthrie in Lockerbie (2025), Stephen Yarrick in Black Doves (2024), Dr Samson in The Lazarus Project (2023) and DI Brian Tarpey in Litvinenko (2022). He’s also known for Much in Robin Hood (2006-09), Alexandr Akimov in Chernobyl (2019) and on the big screen he was Thomas Parks in AVP: Alien vs Predator (2004).

Fun facts – Sam Troughton's grandfather is Patrick Troughton, who was the second Doctor Who. Meanwhile his brother William Troughton voices Tom Archer in The Archers, and his father David Troughton plays Tom’s father Tony Archer.

Leonie Benesch as Nina Drâgus

Nina Drâgus (Leonie Benesch) is Pegasus’ contract killer who's been tasked with stopping her mentor Tibor Stone (Tahar Rahim) from reaching London and testifying at the Old Bailey. She’s also in a secret relationship with Declan Dempsey (Laurie Davidson), the son of Pegasus’ boss Harrison Dempsey (Brian F O’Byrne).

‘Nina Drâgus has spent the past 16 years being trained by Tibor Stone,’ says Leonie Benesch. ‘She’s effectively become the boss of the heavies in the crime gang in Tibor’s absence. At the start of the series, she’s out to prove herself to the leader of the syndicate, Harrison. She’s ambitious and ruthless, with an ex-military physicality. She rarely speaks. Her movement says more than her words.’

You’ll have spotted German actress Leonie Benesch as Helena Rieger in Vienna Blood (2024), as Charlie Wagner in eco-thriller The Swarm (2023), and alongside David Tennant as Abigail ‘Fix’ Fortescue in Around The World In 80 Days (2021). She’s also known for playing Greta Overbeck in Babylon Berlin (2017-20), Princess Cecilie in The Crown (2017-19) and Carla Nowak in movie The Teachers’ Lounge (2023).

Brían F O’Byrne as Harrison Dempsey

Harrison Dempsey (Brían F O’Byrne) is the ruthless leader of the Pegasus crime syndicate who is willing to do anything to ensure success. He’s also incredibly disappointed in his son Declan (Laurie Davidson) - who he deems to be useless.

Brían F O’Byrne recently appeared as Walter Paxton in The Abandons (2025), Mark Wilkin in Three Women (2023) and as The Bone Collector in Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt For The Bone Collector (2020). The Irish actor won a BAFTA TV Award for playing Steve Jones in Little Boy Blue (2017), and also picked up a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor In A Play for his performance as killer Ralph in Frozen (2004) - no, not that one.

Laurie Davidson as Declan Dempsey

Temperamental and impulsive with a short fuse, Declan Dempsey (Laurie Davidson) is a disappointment to his father Harrison Dempsey (Brían F O’Byrne), who heads up Pegasus. He’s also in a toxic relationship with assassin Nina Drâgus (Leonie Benesch).

‘Declan is part of Pegasus, an international crime syndicate. Pegasus has a lot of criminal enterprises, but also some legitimate businesses working with corrupt politicians,’ says Laurie Davidson. ‘It's a very high-level elite criminal gang. Declan is the black sheep of this crime family. He hasn't performed in the way that his father would probably like. He's been quite unreliable growing up, and so when we first meet him, he's hungry for an opportunity to prove himself.’

You’ll have spotted Laurie Davidson in plenty of dramas recently – as Mr Ryder in The Other Bennet Sister (2026), Daniel Sanderson in The Girlfriend (2025), David Blakely in A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025) and Dylan in The Road Trip (2024). On the big screen he was Mr Mistoffelees in (occasionally ridiculed) Cats (2019), based on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.

Ken Nwosu as Phil Hawkins

Phil Hawkins (Ken Nwosu) leads the prison transport team and is well-liked by those who work for him.

Ken Nwosu recently played Rufus in Down Cemetery Road (2025) alongside Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, Bill in Black Doves (2024) and Sagramor in The Winter King (2023). He also played Max Sanford in the first series of Killing Eve (2018).

Is Prisoner based on a book?

No, creator Matt Charman got the inspiration for Prisoner when he and his kids were driving in London. When they pulled up behind an armour-plated prison transport van at some traffic lights, his children began asking who was in the van, what was going on and what had they done?

‘As we drove away, those questions stayed with me,’ says Matt. ‘It struck me that there was an entire story happening in that vehicle, one that clearly fascinated my kids and me, and maybe that was a story worth telling. So, the idea really came from a set of traffic lights in London, my kids and a prison van.’

Where was Prisoner filmed?

The action-thriller was filmed in Wales after being partly funded by the Welsh government. A lot of the filming took place in Cardiff’s city centre, as well as surrounding areas. Among them were the Principality Stadium for chase sequences involving police convoys.

When does Prisoner air?

Prisoner will air from 30 April on Sky Atlantic. All episodes will be available on Sky Boxsets and Now from 30 April.

A big fan of comedy, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm and W1A are guaranteed to have Nick Fiaca chuckling. He also loves a good detective drama with California PI Jim Rockford from the iconic The Rockford Files topping his list of favourite sleuths. He also boldly dips into the Star Trek universe when he feels like a new enterprise, and loves a good history series.

After the overwhelming success of Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd is back with another dark, gripping drama: Half Man.

When Ruben (creator, writer and executive producer Richard Gadd) turns up at his estranged ‘brother’ Niall’s (Jamie Bell) wedding, the uneasy reception awaiting him hints at the toxicity of the pair’s former relationship.

But to find out why the men are at such odds, we have to rewind back to late 1980s Glasgow - and the start of Ruben and Niall’s problematic teenage alliance. There we meet the younger versions of Ruben and Niall played by Stuart Campbell and Mitchell Robertson respectively.

As Ruben’s demons present themselves in a tragic cycle of perpetuating violence, Niall is quietly struggling with his sexuality.

Who stars in Half Man?

Richard Gadd as Ruben

Aggressive and domineering, the heavily bearded Ruben is a pretty scary guy who has a strange relationship with his non-biological brother Niall (Jamie Bell).

‘Ruben is so far from any role I’ve taken on before and also from me as a person,’ details Richard Gadd. ‘I’ve done a lot of work to take on the role in terms of changing my diet and putting on a lot of muscle mass to inhabit that role and it has been a huge commitment alongside writing and producing. But I always think fear is never a reason to not do something and it makes it worth giving something a shot.’

As well as roles in shows like Humans (2018), Clique (2018) and Code 404 (2020-2022), Richard Gadd had a prolific career as a comedian before eventually shooting to international fame with Baby Reindeer in which he played Donny Dunn. Based on Richard’s real life, the Netflix series – which Richard not only starred in but also served as writer and creator - quickly became one of the most talked about shows of 2024 and Richard was awarded multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe Award for his efforts.

Jamie Bell as Niall

Outwardly the quiet and reserved Niall is the polar opposite of Ruben (Richard Gadd), but it soon becomes clear that he too is dealing with plenty of demons. At first that’s his sexuality, but even once he’s out the closet as an older man it's obvious that Niall still harbours plenty of secrets.

English actor Jamie Bell shot to fame with his debut performance of the titular ballet dancing Billy in Billy Elliot (2000) – becoming the youngest-ever BAFTA Award for Best Actor winner. Other notable film roles of Jamie’s include St. John Rivers in Jane Eyre (2011), Tintin in the motion-capture The Adventures of Tintin (2011), Ben Grimm/The Thing in Fantastic Four (2015), Bernie Taupin in the Taron Edgerton-led Rocketman (2019), and Adam’s father in All of Us Strangers (2023). It was on the set of Fantastic Four that Jamie met his now-wife actress Kate Mara. The pair tied the knot in 2017 and have since welcomed two children together, making Jamie a father of three with his eldest son that he shares with actress Evan Rachel Wood.

TV-wise you may recognise Jamie from his role as Abraham Woodhull in TURN: Washington’s Spies (2014-2017) or as Harper Curtis in Shining Girls (2022).

Stuart Campbell as Young Ruben

‘Ruben is two years older than Niall,’ details Stuart Campbell, the younger version of Ruben. ‘He's 17, fresh out of a Young Offenders Institute. He spent the last two years there and is coming back to a very different set of circumstances and a new reality to face up to - moving in with Niall, Niall’s mum, and Ruben’s mum. And as if that wasn’t enough, he’s then confronted with past ghosts to do with his dad, and having to try and connect with his mum again.’

27-year-old Scottish actor Stuart Campbell made his TV acting debut in an episode of Suspects in 2016. Since then you may have spotted him in series like Clique (2018) – which also featured his Half Man co-star Richard Gadd – as well as TV adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson’s Hetty Feather (2017-2020), Baptiste (2021), The Winter King (2023), Shetland (2024), SAS Rogue Heroes (2022-2025), and Karen Pirie (2025).

Mitchell Robertson as Young Niall

‘When we first meet him, Niall is at school,’ introduces Mitchell Robertson – who plays the younger version of Niall – to TVChoice. ‘And although he's a gifted student academically, he's struggling socially. And his life is flipped when he gets the news that Ruben's coming back.’

Whilst Half Man is sure to shoot Mitchell Robertson to fame, the Scottish actor has had some small TV roles before now including Lennox in A Very British Scandal (2021), Eddie in Curfew (2024), and Jack Williams in Moonflower Murders (2024).

Charlie de Melo as Alby

Alby is a key figure throughout Niall’s entire life, and a source of gentleness amidst the chaos and violence of Half Man.

English actor Charlie De Melo is probably best known for portraying Imran Habeeb on Coronation Street from 2017-2022. He was actually nominated for a TVChoice Award for Best Soap Newcomer back in 2018 – his first award nomination of many.

Since then, you may have spotted the star in The Interceptor (2015), Rivals (2024), and an episode of Ellis (2024).

Bilal Hasna as Young Alby

At Glasgow University, Young Niall (Mitchell Robertson) finds a safe space in Young Alby, and the two develop a sweet relationship – until the arrival of Young Ruben (Stuart Campbell).

26-year-old Bilal Hasna was BAFTA-nominated for Best Male Comedy Performance for his role as Kash in Extraordinary (2023-2024). You may also recognise him from Netflix’s 3 Body Problem (2024), Dead Hot (2024), and The Agency (2024).

Neve McIntosh as Lori

Niall’s mum Lori tries to be there for Niall as much as she can, but she's also struggling to navigate the death of Niall’s father and her relationship with Stuart’s mum Maura (Marianne McIvor).

Neve McIntosh has had regular roles in several long-running series over the years including Rita Gorrie – Martin’s romantic interest – in Doc Martin (2001, 2003), Sister Donna Rix in Jed Mercurio’s Bodies (2004-2006), Madame Vastra in Doctor Who (2010, 2011-2014), and Julia Hedges in Traces (2021).

Marianne McIvor as Maura

There’s an obvious tension between Maura and her son Ruben (Stuart Campbell) in the earlier episodes of Half Man – maybe because of her difficult relationship with his father, maybe because of Ruben’s criminal history.

You’d be forgiven for not recognising Marianne McIvor in Half Man because the actress isn’t normally blonde. To date Marianne’s biggest roles include Hazel in The Nest (2020), Governor Sarah Cahill in Screw (2022), and Kate Harley in The Bombing Of Pan Am 103 (2025).

Who created Half Man?

Best known for creating, writing and starring in Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd is back as a multi-hyphenate. Much like his previous award-winning series, Half Man is full of big emotions.

‘I had the idea quite a long time ago – pre-Baby Reindeer actually,’ admits Richard. ‘There was obviously such a big discussion around male behaviour, male violence, male repression, and something sparked in my mind. Where does this come from? A lot of men’s behaviour in later life stems back to traumas and things they learn in their childhood. In your formative years, when bad things happen to you or you experience traumatic things, your brain is still developing so it stays in there.’

Where was Half Man filmed?

Half Man was set and filmed in Scotland – mainly in Glasgow, specifically the West End and Greenock – from February 2025 until the July.

Speaking about the decision to based themselves in his home country Richard Gadd shares, ‘I know Scotland really well. I lived in Glasgow four years - now thanks to the show five and a half. I grew up in Scotland. I'm Scottish. I'm East Coast not West, but I love Glasgow as a city.

‘I think Glasgow has got such strong identity. Glasgow had a lot of problems when I grew up - I'd hear about Glasgow and how it was a scary place to be - and it's moved now to be one of the gay capitals of the world. It's gone through its own seismic shift, and I find that really interesting to mirror Niall’s struggle. He's actually living and existing in a place which is evolving faster than he is. He’s growing up in a city that's running ahead of him, and that was interesting for so many reasons.’

What does ‘Half a man’ mean?

The phrase ‘Half a man’ or ‘Half the man’ suggests having less strength of character and conviction than another individual. It’s generally seen as a bad thing.

When does Half Man air?

Half Man will launch on 24th April on BBC iPlayer, with weekly transmission on BBC One and BBC Scotland commencing very shortly afterwards.

Daisy Hall became a writer for TVChoice after realising that she could make a career out of her incredible ability to extensively name an actor's credits when they randomly pop up in whatever she's watching. Her friends find it infuriating, but hopefully you find it useful!

As the countryside awakens from winter, colour returns to the fields, and newborn animals take their first wobbly steps, what better way to celebrate rural life and our hardworking farmers than settling down with a cuppa and a new series of Springtime On The Farm?

Who are the presenters of Springtime On The Farm?

Well, that’s quite the roll call! Since it started in 2018, the show - which is now on its ninth series - has had numerous presenters. But whether you’ve watched the show from the start or are just catching it now, occasional presenters past and present include former Emmerdale star and Fletcher’s Family Farm’s Kelvin Fletcher, Yorkshire Shepherdess’s Amanda Owen, Charles Collingwood (Brian Aldridge in The Archers) and veteran presenter Gloria ‘voice of honey’ Hunniford.

But herding such a large number of personnel like a herd of skittish sheep means that these days the presenters have been narrowed down to a regular trio: Helen Skelton, as the main live presenter; JB Gill, who’s been on the show since day one, lending his hands-on farming experience; and Jules Hudson, pink-cheeked teller of regional farming stories.

From South Yorkshire’s Cannon Hall Farm, which hosts the show, we see plenty of its owners - farming brothers Rob and Dave Nicholson - plus TV crossover magic sees the three presenters frequently joined by Peter Wright and Julian Norton, familiar faces from another much-loved show, The Yorkshire Vet, who offer their veterinary expertise.

Helen Skelton

Helen Skelton - who grew up on a dairy farm - got her big break presenting Blue Peter (2008-2013) during which time she worked on other projects including reporting from the Wimbledon Championships.

Since 2008 she’s appeared on Countryfile and regularly covers sport, including the London 2012 Olympics.

Then, in 2022 she twinkle-toed her way to a runner-up place on Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with Gorka Marquez, after dancing the Charleston to the Blue Peter theme tune as a part of the celebrations of BBC's 100th Anniversary.

Helen also appears regularly on BBC1’s magazine show Morning Live, and Fireman Sam fans might recognise her Cumbrian tones as the voice of Farmer Annie!

JB Gill

It’s fair to say JB Gill's had quite a varied career! It might seem random for a former member of chart-topping boy band JLS to have turned to farming, but in fact JB studied agriculture at university before pop stardom swept him away for a few giddy years. During a band hiatus he bought land and built a farm and is now respected as being hands-on and not just a ‘celebrity with a farm.’

TV wise, there's plenty of shows you may recognise JB from. In 2014 he competed on Celebrity MasterChef and in 2015 on The Jump. He was also one of the main presenters on CBeebies show Down On The Farm and achieved a double Strictly whammy, winning the show’s 2012 Christmas Special and then being a runner-up, alongside Amy Dowden and then Lauren Oakley on the 22nd series, in 2024.

As well as Springtime On The Farm, which he joined in 2018, JB occasionally appears on Countryfile, and since 2017 has been a presenter on Songs Of Praise.

Jules Hudson

Jules Hudson - who is also a qualified archaeologist - started off in TV production, focusing on historical programmes. But since 2007 he’s been one of the main presenters suggesting homes which promise bucolic bliss for burned-out townies, on the TV Choice Award-winning Escape To The Country (BBC1).

Ironically, Jules took a break from the show for a year or two in 2021 citing burnout as well as wanting to spend more time at his Herefordshire home. He joined Springtime On The Farm in 2023 and – hurrah! - returned to Escape To The Country that same year.

Where is Springtime On The Farm filmed?

Cannon Hall Farm near Barnsley, South Yorkshire is the show’s broadcast base, but the show regularly visits farms around the UK, including, in this series, Jimmy Doherty’s farm and wildlife park in Suffolk and Willows Activity Farm in St Albans, Hertfordshire, which Jules and Rob visit to collect pregnant Shire horse Ruby who’s going off on maternity leave after a spell babysitting a Shetland pony. There’s a very cute solution in store to make sure it won’t be a lonely little pony after Ruby’s departure!

Who and what will feature in the new series of Springtime On The Farm?

As ever, we meet farmers from all over Britain – including Adam Henson and Jimmy Doherty who we know from TV shows like Countryfile (Adam) and Food Unwrapped (Jimmy). Plus hundreds of newborn lambs – around 500 a year are delivered at Cannon Hall Farm, and of course Helen and Jules get stuck in.

Also, look out for an appearance from Jon Bon Pony, Cannon Hall Farm’s very own rockstar Shetland pony who once gave love a bad name by impregnating five females in one weekend!

Are there any Springtime On The Farm seasonal spin-offs?

Springtime On The Farm actually has four seasonal variations, all centred on Cannon Hall Farm and with the same format and presenters.

Winter On The Farm shows the challenges presented by cold weather, alongside winter births and feeding and sheltering livestock. Christmas On The Farm has a cosy vibe, with carols and adorable nativity-style animal scenes, while Harvest On The Farm sees (as you’d expect) a lot of threshing machine action.

What other shows has Daisybeck Studios produced?

The Leeds-based TV company’s flagship show is The Yorkshire Vet - which has aired since 2015 - and has had several spin-offs and specials and its other creations include Our Yorkshire Farm, Cruising With Susan Calman, The Canary Islands With Jane McDonald, Fletchers' Family Farm and Yorkshire Great And Small With Dan And Helen. New offering Ben Fogle: Made In Sheffield will be on 5 later this year.

When is Springtime On The Farm on?

You can catch up with the series on My5. The new series is stripped across the week Tues-Fri, starting Tuesday 21st April.

Martina Fowler has worked for TV Choice for, well, several years and very much learned ‘on the job’. Remembering to switch on her Dictaphone was an early triumph, only bettered by demanding of the interviewee (who asked not to be named) why it wasn’t working.

As showcased on The Traitors, as well as being a phenomenal presenter, Claudia Winkleman is something of a style icon. And that's something of a surprise considering that Claudia herself once said of her looks, 'I wanted to look like a male mature French student. Let’s call him Jean, he’s in Lyon, he’s on the way to a lecture, he’s studying physics.' Now that she's said it though, it makes sense... And just makes us love Claudia even more.

So, if you too want to want to look like a male mature French student, or have been loving Claudia's outfits on her very own chat show: The Claudia Winkleman Show, then this is the article for you.

Every episode we'll dissect Claudia's look and either find an exact match for her outfit or a near-identical dupe.

Episode 6 - Friday 17 April

Maybe it's because of the eye-catching lipstick, maybe it's the subtle splash of colour with the light pink tie. Whatever it is, we think this might be our favourite of Claudia's outfits on The Claudia Winkleman Show.

Episode 5 - Friday 10 April

Another day, another sharp suit from our Claudia. Now the black tie we've seen before in episode one, but by pairing it with a pinky silk shirt Claudia (and her stylist Sinead McKeefry) has made it look completely fresh.

As well as physical items, we're starting to see brands that Claudia is returning to again and again like Bella Freud and The Kooples.

Episode 4 - Friday 3 April

Episode four of The Claudia Winkleman Show, saw Claudia joined by actors James McAvoy, Rita Wilson (also known for being Tom Hanks' wife of 37 years), and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, as well as comedian Russell Howard.

For the occasion, Claudia Winkleman donned a burgundy suit and matching tie.

Episode 3 - Friday 27 March

Is it just us, or is Claudia Winkleman giving you a vague Austin Powers vibe with her latest outfit on The Claudia Winkleman Show? And that, we can assure you, is a huge compliment! It's something about the combination of the shoulder pads and oversized white shirt.

Claudia Winkleman's guests on the third episode of The Claudia Winkleman Show were actors Lisa Kudrow, Jamie Dornan, and Chase Infiniti, as well as comedian Jimmy Carr.

Episode 2 - Friday 20 March

Another episode, another gorgeous suit for Claudia Winkleman - this time it's a stunning chestnut velvet suit. Pairing the suit with a pale blue silk shirt really makes the colours pop which is especially handy for this particular episode of The Claudia Winkleman Show because all of Claudia's guests (Niall Horan, Rachel Zegler, Gus Khan, and Joanne Mcnally) all decided to wear black!

Episode 1 - Friday 13 March

We could have predicted that Claudia's first look on The Claudia Winkleman Show would be a stunning, sharply tailored suit. And of course, she's completed the look with her signature heavy black eyeliner and shiny fringe.

When does The Claudia Winkleman Show air?

Claudia is taking over Graham Norton's chat show slot whilst he takes a break and so will be appearing on our TV screens every Friday evening. The first episode of The Claudia Winkleman Show airs at 10.20pm Friday 13 March on BBC One and will become available on BBC iPlayer soon after.

Daisy Hall became a writer for TVChoice after realising that she could make a career out of her incredible ability to extensively name an actor's credits when they randomly pop up in whatever she's watching. Her friends find it infuriating, but hopefully you find it useful!

With a stellar cast and award-winning writer, The Cage looks set to be one of the biggest shows of the year.

A high-stakes crime story set within the shady world of a Liverpool casino, The Cage follows single mum Leanne Chapel (Sheridan Smith) and secret addict Matty Flynn (Michael Socha) who discover they are both robbing from the safe at Envoy Casino where they work. Just as they plan to stop, life throws them both curveballs which mean they need money more than ever. And fast.

As their lives fall apart, the local gangsters they're stealing from - and the police - are circling.

Who stars in The Cage?

Sheridan Smith as Leanne Chapel

Leanne Chapel (Sheridan Smith) is a cashier at Envoy Casino, a single mum and carer to her Nanna who has dementia. With her teenage son and daughter going through the expensive teen years, money is tighter than ever. Soon Leanne and her kids will be homeless as they will have to move out of their home when Nanna goes into care.

‘She is very vulnerable; she feels things deeply,’ Sheridan Smith says. ‘But she's also strong and she's like a lioness when it comes to her family. Those two things come from the same place.’ While Leanne doesn’t want to take money from her employer, she can’t see any other option.

Sheridan Smith first appeared on screen in the late 1990s, picking up minor roles in shows including Wives and Daughters (1999) and The Royle Family (1999-2000) before landing the part that made her a household name: Janet Keogh in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001-2009).

From there she moved between comedy and drama with ease appearing in Gavin & Stacey (2008–2010, 2024) as the chaotic Rudi and as Joey Ross in Jonathan Creek (2009, 2010, 2013). In 2012 she played Charmian Biggs in Mrs Biggs, which won her the BAFTA and earned her the first of two Emmy Award nominations. She followed it with Cilla (2014), playing Cilla Black and picking up an NTA. The C Word (2015), Cleaning Up (2019), Four Lives (2022) and I Fought the Law (2025) all cemented her place as one of the UK's most acclaimed actresses with an OBE awarded to her in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to drama.

Sheridan also shines on the stage and has appeared in West End and touring productions including Little Shop of Horrors (2007), Legally Blonde (2010) Shirley Valentine (2023) and Woman in Mind (2026).

Michael Socha as Matty Flynn

Matty Flynn (Michael Socha) is the manager of the Envoy Casino – which is a questionable career choice for someone addicted to gambling. His debts are high and being an alcoholic makes it even harder to work out how he will pay that cash back. Often found sleeping in the office and skipping his child maintenance payments, Matty feels the world is against him. He has been taking from the casino in an ad hoc and messy way, but it’s all likely to get a lot worse when the gang he owes money to starts putting on the pressure to pay up. Matty wants to be a better dad and decent human but temptation is everywhere and soon the local gang take a lot of his choices away from him.

Michael Socha’s big break came in 2006 when he appeared in the cult‑classic Shane Meadows film This is England (2006) playing school bully Harvey. He reprised the role in the TV series This Is England ’86 (2010) and its sequel This Is England ’88 (2011).

We then saw him emerge as werewolf Tom McNair in supernatural hit Being Human (2011–2013) and he crossed the pond to join ABC’s fairy‑tale universe in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013–2014) as the Knave of Hearts, a role that quickly led to his inclusion in the main cast of the parent show Once Upon a Time.

More recently, Michael embodied 'King' David Hartley in The Gallows Pole (2023) and has been a featured cast member in DI Ray, Showtrial, and 2025 Netflix series Toxic Town.

On film Michael Socha has shown his range with gritty social commentary in Dogging: A Love Story (2009) and charmed in the coming-of-age caper Spike Island (2012). He also starred in the hilarious musical comedy Svengali (2013) and took on a darker edge in horror-comedy _Double Date (_2017).

More recent film credits include his moving turn in The Keeper (2018), and an appearance in period drama Papillon (2017).

Barry Sloane as Gary Packer

Gary Packer (Barry Sloane) is a drug dealer who’s losing control of everything he has built over the years. Most of his day feels like corporate management except with the added issue of constant death threats. He can be charming and understands what some of his customers are going through - but ultimately he wants to be the bossman and will throw all the punches he needs to for that to happen.

You might remember Barry Sloane from his breakthrough role in _Brookside (_2002–2003), where he played troubled Sean Smith. He went on to play bad-boy Niall Rafferty in Hollyoaks (2007–2008).

American television audiences first got to know Barry as the mysterious Aiden Mathis in drama Revenge (2012–2014), where Hollywood quickly took notice, and he landed regular parts in The Whispers (2015) and Six (2017-2018), where he tackled a physically demanding lead as Navy SEAL Joe ‘Bear’ Graves.

Most recently you might have seen him in survival series The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), and as DS Michael Newall in The Bay (2020–2023).

Barry Sloane has managed to blend indie credibility with blockbuster appeal in film from gritty drama The Mark of Cain (2007) to supernatural action film The Devil’s Light (2022).

Geraldine James as Nancy Packer

Nancy Packer (Geraldine James) is the owner of the casino – she lost her husband almost a decade ago and can’t let the past go. She’s complicated, emotional and has a fractious relationship with her son, Gary (Barry Sloane), because of their strained history around Gary’s father.

Geraldine James broke through in a big way with the seminal miniseries The Jewel in the Crown (1984), where her portrayal of Sarah Layton garnered widespread acclaim and a BAFTA nomination. She continued to shine in powerful dramas like Band of Gold (1995–1997) and as the formidable Lady Maud Holland in He Knew He Was Right (2004). More recently, her ability to bring nuance to complex characters was on display in Anne (2022), where she depicted the tenacious campaigner Anne Williams.

On the big screen she starred opposite Julie Walters in the much-loved Billy Elliot (2000), playing Billy’s supportive dance teacher, Mrs Wilkinson, and brought dignity to her role as Mrs Esher in Gandhi (1982). Geraldine James has proven her range in a variety of genres, from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) to Downton Abbey (2019), where she played Queen Mary. More recently, she drew further acclaim with her role in the poignant British adaptation The Great Escaper (2023).

Sophie Mensah as Detective Sergeant Fen Ning

Fen Ning (Sophie Mensah) is a Detective Sergeant who suspects criminal activity in the casino. For some reason she has it in for the casino owner’s son, Gary (Barry Sloane), and she’s willing to put everything on the line to get him, even if it means breaking the law to get the job done.

A rising star, Sophie Mensah has popped up in some well-loved dramas, from Kitty Pattison in All Creatures Great and Small (2022) to Cheryl Lee fantasy-drama Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale (2024).

Who was The Cage written by?

The series is being hyped up because it’s written by Tony Schumacher who wrote the critically acclaimed BBC1 hit The Responder (2022).

‘The project came about in 2020,’ says Tony. ‘It was before The Responder was filmed. We had the green light on The Responder and people were starting to ask, “Who's this fella from Liverpool?” I got asked to go to a meeting with two incredible people who asked if I had any ideas. I’d always wanted to do something in a casino. Then over the course of half an hour we come up with the really basic outline of The Cage.’

Tony says he has always been intrigued by casinos as he used to work on a cruise ship and watched the croupiers working their magic. But he’s not gambled personally.

‘I'm terrified to gamble,’ he reveals. ‘I know I'd be a bad gambler, but I also know that there's a little part of me that might fall into that hole.’

Where was The Cage filmed?

For writer Tony Schumacher there was only one place he was ever going to set new BBC drama The Cage: his beloved hometown.

‘Liverpool is one of the greatest cities in the world,’ he says. ‘It used to irk me that Liverpool had become a bit of a set, as opposed to a location. It'd become a backdrop for New York, London, Birmingham. That's amazing because it brings loads of jobs, but I like the idea of shining the light on the city itself. We've got some incredible talent here, in front and behind the cameras.’

And a lot of the cast hail from Liverpool too and are thrilled they got to film at home.

‘I've been very fortunate in my career to shoot all over the world and travel around,’ says Barry Sloane who plays Gary Packer. ‘That's wonderful, but there's great pride in me as a Scouser to perform stories with Liverpool at its heart.’

And co-star Sophie Mensah, who plays Detective Sergeant Fen Ning, was particularly thrilled that a Chinese-Liverpudlian character was central to the action.

‘This is where I grew up - we even filmed a scene in Chinatown where my grandmother came to in the 1940s from Shanghai, so it felt like a serendipitous moment for me,’ she says.

Even though Sheridan Smith, who plays Leanne Chapel, is not from Liverpool she says it’s her favourite city, so a pleasure to film in.

‘People are so friendly in Liverpool,’ she explains. ‘We were filming one day, and people were bringing out cupcakes and coming out in their pyjamas going, “Hey girl, come and have a cup of tea at ours”. I do feel like an adopted Scouser.’

Where can I watch The Cage?

You can watch The Cage from Sunday 26 April on BBC1 and BBCiPlayer.

Caroline Blight is a drama TV addict and can confirm The Cage is absolutely worthy of your time and attention. It's do not miss television!

Fans of Game of Thrones rejoice! Whilst we eagerly anticipate the return of The House of the Dragon for a third series, you can return to Westeros with Sky’s brand-new series A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms.

And whilst there may not be dragons in this particular series (at least as far as we can tell), there's still plenty of hierarchical drama, sibling rivalry and dark humour to keep us entertained.

What is A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms about?

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms follows Dunk (Peter Claffey) – or to refer to him by his full name Ser Duncan the Tall – who is off to his first jousting tournament in Westeros having recently been knighted. On the way to the tournament, he meets eight-year-old stable boy Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) who ends up joining Dunk on his journey. Let the adventure begin!

Who stars in A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms?

Peter Claffey as Dunk

Introducing Dunk, Peter Claffey says, ‘Dunk is somebody who has had to overcome an enormous amount of adversity. He has come from a really, really rotten place. Probably the worst place you could come from in Westeros in Flea Bottom, where you have to try and fight tooth and nail just to survive. Now, he's just trying to find his way in the world.’

After initially pursuing a career in rugby playing for Galwegians RGF, Peter Claffey made his on-screen debut with a small role in the TV show Jane Seymour-led Harry Wild (2022) followed by Cormac Kelly in Wreck (2022-2024).

You may also have spotted Peter as Dunstan in Vikings: Valhalla (2024) and as Becka’s (Eve Hewson) boyfriend in Bad Sisters (2024). A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms marks Peter Claffey’s first lead role.

Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg

‘When you first meet Egg, he's mysterious,’ Dexter Sol Ansell says of his A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms character. ‘He's also a bit of a know-it-all, definitely. He knows everything and he teaches Dunk what he knows — that's at the core of the relationship. Egg is teaching Dunk how to be a better knight. In terms of his character, Egg is a bit annoying. You don't want to mess with Egg. If he was in your class at school, he'd be very bossy!’

Despite only being 11 years old, Dexter Sol Ansell already has a prolific CV which began with a small role in Emmerdale playing Jimmy King’s son Carl in 2016. He returned to the soap in 2019 playing Dawn Taylor’s son Lucas Taylor until 2021.

Other notable roles of Dexter’s include David Saunders in The Midwich Cuckoos (2022) and Finlay in Hullraisers(2023). You may also have spotted him playing Young Coriolanus Snow aka Young Tom Blythe in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023).

Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon

Also known as The Laughing Storm, Ser Lyonel Baratheon was a knight under House Baratheon. A charismatic and talented fighter, Ser Lyonel was popular amongst the people of Westeros.

After making his TV acting debut in Peep Show in 2010, Daniel Ings has gone on to appear in a range of hugely successful TV series. Daniel has played Matt Taaverner in W1A (2014-2017), Luke in Lovesick (2014-2018), Commander Mike Parker in The Crown (2016-2017), Andy Wilson in Instinct (2018-2019), Dan in Sex Education (2019-2023), Cob Betterton in I Hate Suzie (2020-2022) and Freddy in The Gentlemen (2024).

Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen

Prince Baelor Targaryen - also known as Baelor Breakspear - is the eldest son and heir of King Daeron II Targaryen and therefore the Prince of Dragonstone. He’s also The Hand of the King and the brother of Maekar Targaryen (Sam Spruell).

Bertie Carvel – born Robert Hugh Carvel – is a hugely prolific TV actor from playing Lieutenant Roddy Frost in Bombshell (2006) to Tony Blair in The Crown (2022-2023). Other notable roles of Bertie’s include Finn Kirkwood in Babylon (2014), Simon Foster in Doctor Foster (2015-2017) and Adam Dalgliesh in Dalgliesh (2021-present).

Bertie Carvel was recently cast in the controversial HBO Harry Potter series as Cornelius Fudge.

Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree

Ser Arlan of Pennytree was the knight and master of our main character Dunk.

Another prolific British actor making up the cast of A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms is Danny Webb. Having made his acting debut in 1979 as Peter in The Dick Francise Thriller: The Racing Game, you may since have spotted Danny as Gavin Taylor in Brookside (1982-1983), Paul in Life Begins (2004-2005), Sergeant Dennis Tucker in Land Girls (2009-2011), Professor Edwin Hobb in Humans (2015-2016) and DS Rory Maxwell in Liar (2017-2020).

Sam Spruell as Maekar Targaryen

Maekar Targaryen is the fourth son of King Daeron II Targaryen and therefore the younger brother of Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel), known as the Prince of Summerhall.

After making his acting debut in the film K-19: The Widowmaker in 2002, Sam Spruell has starred in many TV shows and films over the years including The Last Ship (2014-2015) as Quincy, Liar (2020) as Oliver Graham, Fargo (2023-2024) as Ole Munch and The Gold (2023-2024) as Charlie Miller.

Shaun Thomas as Raymun Fossoway

A knight of the House of Fossoway, Raymun is one the knights that Dunk (Peter Claffey) befriends on his journey.

Shaun Thomas made his acting debut as Swifty in the film The Selfish Giant in 2013. Other notable film roles of Shaun’s include Dylan in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016) and Badger in How To Have Sex (2023).

When it comes to TV, you may recognise Shaun from Emmerdale in which he played Gerry Roberts from 2017-2018, from playing Paul in Four Lives (2022), from playing Tom Cragg in Ladhood (2019-2022) or from playing Neil Jackson in The Long Shadow (2023).

Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen

Cruel and arrogant, Aerion Targaryen – also known as Aerion the Monstrous – was the second son of King Maekar I Targaryen (Sam Spruell).

Not a natural blonde (so expect some high-budget wigs or hair dye), Finn Bennett made his acting debut as a young James Devereaux in Foyle’s War in 2010. Since then you may have spotted Finn as Noah in an episode of Top Boy (2013), as Ewen in Liar (2017), as Simon Warner in Kiri (2018), as Officer Peter Prior in True Detective: Night Country (2024) and as Cole Atwood in Black Doves (2024).

Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway

The cousin of Raymun Fossoway (Shaun Thomas), Ser Steffon Fossoway is not nearly so likeable as Raymun due to his overwhelming hunger for glory and recognition.

Edward Ashley made his acting debut playing William in Last Tango in Halifax (2012-2013). More recently he appeared in The Terror (2018) as William Gibson, and Masters of the Air (2024) as Major Jack Kidd.

Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle

Tanselle - also referred to as Tanselle Too-Tall so the perfect height for Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) – is one of few women in A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms. Hopefully she won’t just be reduced to a love interest with no real personality of her own!

Australian actress Tanzyn Crawford is still at the start of her career, but she's already had major roles in shows like Tiny Beautiful Things (2023) and Swift Street (2024).

Henry Ashton as Daeron Targaryen

Prince Daeron Targaryen, also known as Daeron the Daring, was the third and youngest son King Viserys I Targaryen (played by Paddy Considine in House of the Dragon) and his second wife Queen Alicent Hightower (played by Olivia Cooke in House of the Dragon). He’s therefore the younger brother of King Aegon II Targaryen (played by Tom Glynn-Carney in House of the Dragon).

Henry Ashton made his acting debut in 2012 playing Kevin Shields in Creation Stories. Since then you may have spotted him as Sandy Hammond in Outlander (2023), as Stan Dudley in My Lady Jane (2024) or as Max Hastings in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (2024).

Youssef Kerkour as Steely Pate

Steely Pete is a blacksmith who supplies Ser Ducan the Tall with his armour for the jousting competition.

BAFTA-nominated actor Youssef Kerkour made his acting debut in the 2004 short film American Tale as Nate Collins. Since then, you may have spotted Youssef in films like House of Gucci (2021) as Nemir Kirdar, Napolean (2023) as Marshal Davout and Netflix's Steve (2025) as Owen.

TV-wise Youssef is probably best known for playing Sami in Home (2019-2020), as well as Karl in Baghdad Central (2020), Fester in Stay Close (2021), Megalodon in Man Like Mobeen (2023) and Sam in Significant Other (2023).

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor as Plummer

Plummer is the steward of Ashford and master of the games for the tournament at Ashford Meadow who initially rejects Dunk’s (Peter Claffey) application.

Irish actor Tom Vaughan-Lawlor initially shot to fame when he played Nigel ‘Nidge’ Delaney in Love/Hate (2010-2014). Since then you may have spotted him in TV series like Dublin Murders (2019) playing Frank Mackey, Frank of Ireland (2021) playing Peter-Brian, The Ipcress File (2022) playing General Cathcart, and Say Nothing (2024) playing the older Brendan Hughes.

Daniel Monks as Ser Manfred Dondarrion

Ser Manfred Dondarrion is an unpleasant knight from House Dondarrion who thinks himself better than Dunk (Peter Claffey) and likes to take the opportunity to show that.

Award-winning Australian actor Daniel Monks is probably best known for playing Olly in the critically acclaimed film Pulse (2017), but you may also have spotted Daniel in TV series like Kaos (2024) as Nax, All Her Fault (2025) as Brian Irvine and Waiting for the Out (2026) as Jamie Lawson.

Is A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms based on a book?

Unlike with Game of Thrones which was based on the A Song of Ice and Fire series which were hefty beasts, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms is based on a series of novellas of around 100 pages each. Naturally that means that the writers have had to take some artistic licence with the story – all with author George RR Martin’s approval of course.

How does A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms relate to Game of Thrones?

Who better to explain how A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms fits into the Game of Thrones universe than Co-Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer Ira Parker (House of the Dragon)?

‘So we're about a hundred years before Game of Thrones and we're about a hundred years after House of the Dragon,’ says Ira. ‘We're right in that no man's land where all the dragons are dead now - the Targaryens have no dragons anymore - but there's a few people alive who still remember seeing the very last dragon.’

Director and Executive Producer Owen Harris (Black Mirror) adds, ‘Episode one of Game of Thrones exists because of the repercussions of what took place between Dunk and Egg.’

Where was A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms filmed?

The majority of the time, the cast and crew were based in Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Speaking about that experience Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg) admits, ‘It's very, very rainy. And the sets were so muddy. If you stepped in the mud and stood still for more than five seconds… you're gone. You've been submerged!’

Will there be a second series of A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms?

Considering there are three Dunk & Egg novellas: The Hedge Knight (1998), The Sworn Sword (2003), and The Mystery Knight (2010), it's only right that there will be a second series of A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms - especially since writer George RR Martin is in the midst of writing a fourth entitled The Winds of Winter.

The second series of The Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms - set to be based on The Sworn Sword - will reportedly consist of six episodes and will premiere on Sky and HBO Max in 2027.

Or at least that was the initial plan until filming was forced to relocate today are unprecedented flooding in Gran Canaria in Spain (filming relocated here from Belfast, Ireland for series two). According to sources, severe flooding has left some structures built specifically for filming under water... Not ideal!

When does A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms air?

The first episode of A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms will air on Sky Atlantic at 9pm on 19 January, with all subsequent episodes airing weekly.

Where can I watch A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms?

If you can’t watch A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms live, the episodes will also be uploaded weekly onto streaming service NOW TV so you can catch-up every week or binge the whole series as you see fit.

Daisy Hall became a writer for TVChoice after realising that she could make a career out of her incredible ability to extensively name an actor's credits when they randomly pop up in whatever she's watching. Her friends find it infuriating, but hopefully you find it useful!

Rosie (Molly Windsor) lives in a cloistered Christian community called the Fellowship Of The Divine with her husband Adam (Asa Butterfield) and their daughter Grace. She’s making the best of her life in a cult where women serve the needs of their men, mobile phones are considered ‘tools of the devil', and children are banned from reading ‘unclean’ publications such as the Beano.

But her world changes when Grace goes missing, falls into a lake and is rescued by the mysterious Sam (Fra Fee) who is an escaped prisoner. Suddenly Rosie wonders if she’d be happier remaining with the cult or perhaps pursuing a new life with Sam, despite their obvious compatibility issues.

Who stars in Unchosen?

Molly Windsor as Rosie

Rosie is married to husband Adam (Asa Butterfield) and they have a young daughter called Grace. She’s devoted herself to The Fellowship Of The Divine but has been recently been harbouring doubts about the cult where women are expected to serve the needs of men.

Everything changes for Rosie one day when she has a chance encounter with escaped prisoner Sam (Fra Fee) and she finds herself pondering a new life away from the cult with him.

‘Rosie has already started to feel that things don’t quite add up in the community,’ begins Molly Windsor. ‘Then she meets Sam who really brings out all these questions in her. She has got to a point where she’s not going to be treated in a certain way anymore and wants better for her daughter.’

Molly Windsor’s first major role was playing an 11-year-old girl in a children’s home in TV film The Unloved (2009) opposite Robert Carlyle and Susan Lynch. Her performance in BBC1 mini-series Three Girls (2017) as one of the victims of the Rochdale child abuse sex ring earned her the Best Actress Award at the 2018 TV BAFTAs.

You may also have seen her in ITV drama Cheat (2019) playing a university student who has a troublesome relationship with her lecturer played by Katherine Kelly. She also starred with Gabriel Byrne in season three of Fox’s adaptation of War Of The Worlds in 2022.

Asa Butterfield as Adam

Adam is a devoted husband to Rosie (Molly Windsor) and a doting father to Grace, but the Fellowship Of The Divine would appear to take precedence for him over his wife and daughter. He is a trusted disciple of the cult’s stern leader Mr Phillips (Christopher Ecclestone) and has a zero tolerance approach to anyone who may undermine the integrity of the Fellowship.

Asa Butterfield says, ‘Adam is someone who’s struggling with various areas of responsibility – to his wife his family, his faith and they don’t often align. So, he’s got this internal battle as to where he should put his focus and energy, and a lot of time the church wins which is true in many of these communities. It’s faith above all.’

Like Molly, Asa Butterfield began his acting career early, starring as a 10-year-old in the 2008 film adaptation of John Boyne’s holocaust novel The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas. His other Hollywood credits include the eponymous lead in Martin Scorsese’s adventure film Hugo (2011), and Tim Burton’s dark fantasy Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children (2016) where he starred opposite Eva Green.

Despite his abundance of film roles, though, Asa is perhaps best known as the socially awkward teenager Otis Milburn in Netflix’s Sex Education (2019-2023) where his best pal was eventual Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa. And you also may have spotted Asa in a series of TV ads for Uber Eats where he starred opposite no lesser name than Robert De Niro!

Fra Fee as Sam

Fra Fee as Sam in Unchosen

When Rosie (Molly Windsor) and Adam’s (Asa Butterfield) daughter Grace is drowning in a river Sam miraculously appears from nowhere, plunges into the waters and rescues the girl who is later given a clean bill of health of the hospital. Rosie is instantly charmed by this mysterious stranger who is hiding the fact that he is an escaped prisoner.

Introducing his character, Fra (short for ‘Francis’) Fee says, ‘When we first meet Sam, he’s a few weeks short of being released from prison for something he did when he was 16. He had a traumatic childhood where he was abandoned by his mother and abused by his father. He’s made some pretty poor life choices but he’s seeking peace, serenity and stability.’

Dungannon-born Fra Fee’s first screen debut was playing Courfeyrac in the 2012 movie adaptation of Les Miserable which featured Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe. He’s also part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe having played antagonist Kazi opposite Jeremy Renner in the Disney+ series _Hawkeye (_2021).

Additionally, you may have spotted Fra as Balisarius in both of Netflix’s Rebel Moon movies (2023 & 2024), and he’s appeared in the BBC series Lost Boys And Fairies (2024) about a gay male couple adopting a child.

Christoper Ecclestone as Mr Phillips

Conservative Christian community The Fellowship of the Divine is led by the stern, pious and imposing Mr Phillips. Other members of the church cower in his presence and he is clear in his beliefs. In the words of one of his sermons: ‘Women nurture and men provide.’

 ‘Mr Phillips was brought up within that organisation,’ begins Christopher Ecclestone. ‘He’s been indoctrinated since he was a child and he’s never known anything else. It’s destroyed and corrupted him. I felt tremendous empathy and tremendous disgust for him at the same time.’

We could fill pages with Christopher Ecclestone’s extensive actings credits but here are the highlights: He played the ninth incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who (2005), and portrayed academic Nicky Hutchinson in Peter Flannery’s epic decades-spanning BBC drama series Our Friends In The North (1996).

He won an Emmy as a man who thinks he is the Son of God in ITV’s The Second Coming (2003) and he can currently be seen as the villainous Fagin in Disney’s Oliver Twist spin-off Dodger (2022-present). Christopher has also impressed depicting real people, having portrayed John Lennon in 2009 BBC4 film Lennon Naked.

Siobhan Finneran as Mrs Phillips

Mrs Phillips is the loyal and devoted wife to Mr Phillips (Christopher Eccleston). Like her husband she appears uncompromising in her beliefs and an example of her strident views can be seen early in episode one when she scalds children for secretly reading the Beano, a publication she describes as ‘unclean.’ But is she as happy her marriage and in the wider Fellowship as she seems?

Siobhan Finneran says of her character, ‘She’s like one of those politician’s wives who stands next to her man despite there being some scandal. They don’t agree with what’s happened or what they’ve done but they stand by them. If Mrs Phillips were to leave the community, she’d lose everything.’

Luckily for us, Siobhan Finneran is seldom off our screens. She was BAFTA-nominated for her role as Clare Cartright in Sally Wainwright’s drama Happy Valley (2014-23) and played Lady Grantham’s lady’s maid Miss O’Brien in the first three series of ITV1’s Downton Abbey (2010-12). She was also Janice Garvey in holiday sitcom Benidorm (2007-15) and she’s currently filming a third series of Jimmy McGovern’s prison drama Time where she plays on-site chaplain Marie Louise Odell.

Who created Unchosen?

Unchosen comes from the pen of Julie Gearey who cut her creative teeth as a writer on Coronation Street between 1999 and 2002. She’s also written for BBC dramas Prisoners’ Wives (2012) and Cuffs (2015), and she devised the 2021 Sky sci-fi drama Intergalactic.

‘I grew up in an area where there were a lot of these religious groups and they always contained some kids from my own class,’ shares Julie Gearey. ‘A few years later, I saw a woman from such a group in the supermarket and I thought, “What’s her life like when she goes home?”'.

Will there be a second series of Unchosen?

Over to Julie – ‘As a creator and writer, I never assume I’m going to get a second series, so I try and give the audience a complete experience of the story. This was absolutely conceived as a “one-and-done”. However, if the audience responds then there are always conversations to be had.'

When will Unchosen air?

All episodes of Unchosen will be available on Netflix from 21 April 2026.

_Clyde McGarrigle isn’t massively religious himself (more spiritual) but has nothing but respect for all other faiths. One thing he does believe, though, is that Unchosen makes for compelling viewing and on 21 April you can see for yourself…
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