Tom Francis: The 26-year-old actor soaring up Bond odds
Tom Francis, a 26-year-old Olivier Award-winning stage actor, has reportedly auditioned for James Bond, placing him among favorites with 10/3 odds, as the search for the next 007 intensifies.
Category : Broadcasting
BBC Radio 1 axes six stars including Melvin Odoom
BBC Radio 1 cuts six presenters including Melvin Odoom and Rickie Haywood-Williams as part of schedule changes from September, with new hosts stepping up.
BBC to broadcast England v Argentina live from Atlanta
The BBC will present England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina live from Atlanta, with pundits Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards joining Alan Shearer in the US. Viewing figures are expected to top ITV's 18 million for the Norway win.
Enyd Williams, BBC radio drama director, dies at 83
Enyd Williams, celebrated BBC radio drama director who cast June Whitfield as Miss Marple and produced full Sherlock Holmes canon, dies aged 83.
Graham Norton: Taylor Swift demanded no guest be bumped
Graham Norton revealed Taylor Swift insisted no guest be bumped from his show when she joined last-minute. The full sofa later appeared in her 'Opalite' music video.
Top Gear Falklands episode resurfaces before England vs Argentina
The controversial 2014 Top Gear Patagonia Special, featuring a license plate allegedly referencing the Falklands War, has resurfaced online ahead of the England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final.
Tech Billionaire Takeover: Crypto Bros vs Democracy
Documentary reveals how tech billionaires use crypto wealth to undermine democracy, with wealth inequality and political influence at the forefront.
Chris Packham Evolution Series Starts on BBC Two Tonight
Chris Packham's wondrous five-part series on evolution begins with the African elephant on BBC Two. Plus: Oobah Butler tackles the housing crisis on Channel 4.
Black Flag Resynced beats Shadows sales despite offline issues
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 2 million copies on launch day, surpassing Shadows, but suffers from a broken offline mode on PC due to Ubisoft Connect DRM.
The Dark: ITV Thriller Undermined by Release Strategy
ITV's new crime thriller The Dark, based on GR Halliday's novel, suffers from a full-series binge release on ITVX, missing the week-to-week build that made Broadchurch a hit. Despite strong performances and eerie atmosphere, the drop strategy disappoints.
John Humphrys: Today programme now really annoying
John Humphrys, former Today presenter, says the BBC Radio 4 flagship has become irritating with gushing interviewees, odd speech patterns, and presenters chatting among themselves.
Humphrys criticises Today programme successors as 'irritating'
Former Today presenter John Humphrys criticises successors for 'gratuitous gratitude' and 'gushing' exchanges, calling the programme 'irritating' in a Guardian article.
Haaland: World Cup's Most Viral Player Off the Pitch
Erling Haaland leads Norway's World Cup run as the tournament's most viral player, with TikTok searches surging 300% and Instagram followers growing from 40M to 60M.
Channel 5 presenter's awkward Bonnie Tyler death announcement
Channel 5 presenter Dani Sinha fumbled Bonnie Tyler's death announcement, misnaming her hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and rolling her eyes on air, sparking viewer criticism.
Mollie King and Stuart Broad join Celebrity Gogglebox
Mollie King and husband Stuart Broad are the new faces on Celebrity Gogglebox, weeks after the Radio 1 DJ collapsed and was hospitalised.
ITV axes soap podcast 'Off Script' after one year
ITV has dropped its podcast Off Script, featuring Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars interviewed by Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz, after just one year due to cost-cutting measures.
Social Media Turns Wimbledon Into 'Bucket List' Event
Social media has transformed Wimbledon from a prestigious tennis tournament into a 'bucket list' event, with influencers and tourists prioritizing photos and experiences over the sport, raising concerns about its authenticity.
Pluribus: The overlooked sci-fi masterpiece from Breaking Bad creator
Despite a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score, 18 Emmy nominations, and Rhea Seehorn's Golden Globe win, Apple TV+'s Pluribus remains criminally overlooked compared to hits like Severance.
Standout Pundits of the 2026 World Cup
Joe Hart, Roy Keane, Clint Dempsey, Clarence Seedorf, Harry Kewell, and Kevin-Prince Boateng are among the top analysts at the 2026 World Cup, offering unique insights across BBC, ITV, Fox, and SBS.
The Pitt and Hacks dominate 2026 Emmy nominations
HBO's The Pitt leads with 25 Emmy nominations, followed by Hacks with 24. Apple's Widow's Bay and Pluribus also score big. Richard Gadd's Half Man receives only one nod.
Emmys 2026: Hacks and The Pitt Lead Nominations
HBO's Hacks and The Pitt top the 2026 Emmy nominations, with newcomers Pluribus and Widow's Bay earning strong nods. The ceremony airs September 14.
GBBO could return to BBC after Channel 4 talks
The Great British Bake Off may return to the BBC after Channel 4 approached the broadcaster about a streaming partnership, BBC director general Matt Brittin revealed.
Michael Sheen's 'Prodigal Son' now streaming on Amazon Prime
Michael Sheen plays a serial killer in 'Prodigal Son,' now streaming on Amazon Prime. The crime drama has an 86% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Walking Dead channel launches on ITVX
ITVX launches a dedicated The Walking Dead channel, featuring all 11 seasons and spin-offs, available now for free with ads or ad-free subscription.
Trying Season 5 Review: Heartwarming Return to Form
Trying season 5 on Apple TV+ is a return to form, blending warm humour and emotional depth. The show kept this reviewer bingeing until 2am.
Brian Large, opera TV director, dies aged 89
Brian Large, the visionary director behind the Three Tenors concert and over 800 TV broadcasts, has died at 89. He brought opera to millions through innovative television techniques.
NRL signs record $5.3bn broadcast deal with Nine and Foxtel
The NRL has secured a record $5.3bn broadcasting deal with Nine Entertainment and Foxtel, running from 2028 to 2034, marking a defining moment for rugby league.
Trying season 5: Rafe Spall and Esther Smith on impact
Real-life couple Rafe Spall and Esther Smith reveal how Apple TV's Trying has moved viewers, as season 5 premieres July 8 with adopted teens and a biological mum's return.
The Walking Dead channel to launch on ITVX this month
A dedicated Walking Dead channel will launch on ITVX on September 28, 2024, featuring all 11 seasons and spin-offs like Daryl Dixon and Dead City.
Wimbledon's hidden salon: Bizarre haircuts after lost bets
Wimbledon's players' salon, run by barber Karina Neeson, handles 850 cuts in two weeks, with players requesting unusual hair art after losing bets.
Page 5 of 82