7 Overlooked 2025 TV Shows You Must Watch
Discover seven brilliant but underrated TV series from 2025 that flew under the radar, from absurdist comedies to gritty dramas, perfect for your festive binge-watch.
Discover seven brilliant but underrated TV series from 2025 that flew under the radar, from absurdist comedies to gritty dramas, perfect for your festive binge-watch.
Take on The Guardian's festive cartoon challenge. Can you identify 20 famous faces from 2025's news in Stephen Collins' latest illustration? Find the answers and relive the year's biggest moments.
From global conflict and climate disasters to sporting glory and papal change, view the powerful photographs that captured a tumultuous 2025. See the year's defining moments.
Discover the definitive list of London's top theatre productions in 2025, where major revivals from Jamie Lloyd and Ivo van Hove stole the spotlight. Find out which shows made the cut and what's coming next.
Think you know your African football? Take our challenging Africa Cup of Nations quiz and test your knowledge on AFCON 2025 hosts, history, and legends. Can you score full marks?
The BBC's Celebrity Traitors, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, became 2025's most addictive TV show. Discover why its mix of suspense and star power captivated the nation.
Discover the definitive list of the 20 best video games released in 2025, from blockbuster RPGs to innovative indie gems. Find your next favourite game now.
The First Dog on the Moon Institute delivers its annual, bitingly satirical Christmas message for 2025, offering a unique perspective on the year's events. Read the full cartoon commentary.
Discover The Guardian's definitive cultural highlights of 2025, featuring the year's most groundbreaking films, must-watch TV series, and essential music releases. Explore the full list now.
GameCentral readers discuss the contenders for 2025's second-best video game, from Silksong to Hades 2, while grappling with industry issues like Steam's 19,000 releases and Metroid Prime 4's flaws.
A bizarre children's TV segment about clothes shopping became an unlikely cultural touchstone in 2025, sparking nostalgia and viral debate. Discover the story behind the year's most unexpected trend.
Seth Rogen's warm, Emmy-winning comedy The Studio, about a Hollywood movie company, ranks as the 4th best TV show of 2025. Discover the exquisitely excruciating fun.
As Parliament closes for 2025, the 'Politics at Sam and Anne's' podcast reflects on a tumultuous year, rating which politicians can look forward to 2026. Listen now.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is packed with champions. From England's Euro-winning heroines to a darts prodigy and an F1 world champion, we analyse each contender's claim to the trophy.
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
Leading Scottish artists condemn BBC Radio Scotland's decision to axe specialist late-night shows, warning it will devastate opportunities for emerging talent. Read the full story and see who has signed the open letter.
Guardian critics reveal the top stage shows of 2025, from Stereophonic's record-breaking run to Nick Mohammed's career-best comedy and Thick & Tight's eccentric dance. Discover the must-see productions.
A wildly imaginative, Olivier-nominated spin on the Christmas classic for children, featuring sword fights, crooning mice and cheesy gags. On until 4 January in London.
The Guardian is compiling its annual list of the best television and wants your input. Tell us your favourite TV shows of 2025 and why they stood out. Share your views now.
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Lady Gaga's sixth album 'Mayhem' marks a triumphant return to her operatic electroclash roots, securing the No. 5 spot in the year's best albums. Discover the review.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals his illustrated guide to the most intriguing conspiracy theory books of 2025. Discover the must-read titles and hidden narratives shaping this year's literary underground.
Netflix subscribers face a festive blow as Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and other hits depart the platform on December 30. Discover the full list and where to watch them next.
From a cancelled sci-fi masterpiece to a hilarious mockumentary, UK Netflix subscribers reveal the hidden gems in the streamer's vast catalogue that deserve a second look.
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Get the final deadlines for Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, Parcelforce and major retailers to ensure gifts arrive on time.
Your guide to the week's top streaming releases. Simon Cowell hunts for a new boyband on Netflix, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour documentary lands on Disney+, plus new Star Wars, Percy Jackson and more.
Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.
Your essential guide to December's streaming highlights, including Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Fallout season 2, and classic film anniversaries. Plan your viewing now.