TV & MEDIA - TV
Yes. BBC One’s The Reluctant Vampire, starring Lenny Rush, is based on Eric Morecambe’s 1982 children’s novel. Here is what the book is about and how the Alan Partridge writers adapted it.
SOAPS - EASTENDERS
Ryder's age has never been stated in EastEnders, but he is played as a young man in his twenties. Meet Felix Uff, the Ipswich-born actor behind Ryder Hawkins, as Ryder plans to talk to his mum about his sexuality.
SOAPS - EMMERDALE
Samson Dingle has been in prison since 2024, and talk of his release is dividing the Dingles. Here is who he is, why he was jailed and why his return weighs so heavily on Matty and Moira.
TV & MEDIA - LGBTQ+
Are Luke Evans’ Martin and Tom Cullen’s Ben more than best friends in ITV’s The Party? Here is what the first episode shows, what the cast have said and why their bond matters for LGBTQ+ viewers.
TV & MEDIA - WHO IS
Gabe Capes is a 32-year-old costume designer and drag king who performs as Blü Romantic. Here is everything we know about the Great British Bake Off 2026 baker, from his Drag Race UK work to the secret message hidden in his posts.
TV & MEDIA - STREAMING
Florence Pugh plays Cathy Ames in Netflix's East of Eden. Here is how John Steinbeck wrote her in the 1952 novel, and where the series takes its own path with her story.
TV & MEDIA - TV
Gavin and Stacey star Melanie Walters and Aljaž Škorjanec are the second couple to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2026 after a dance-off with Shaun Wright-Phillips and Alexis Warr. Here is how the judges voted.
LGBTQ+ - NEWS
Donatella Versace, Alison Hammond, Pet Shop Boys, Sugababes and Man of the Year Orville Peck were among the winners at the 2026 Attitude Awards at London's Roundhouse. Here is every winner and why they were honoured.
AI & ENT. - INDUSTRY
Hollywood's new SAG-AFTRA contract sets a "significant additional value" test before studios use an AI performer in a human role. Here is what the rules say, where talks between Equity and Pact stand, and what it could mean for British soap stars.
TV & MEDIA - TV
Ludwig series two was the most-watched scripted launch of 2026, series three is filming and Sir David Suchet guest stars in a Christmas special. Here is everything confirmed so far.
AI & ENT. - PROJECTS
The Impossible Plant Episode 2 brings Andrea and Billie closer as Billie learns about Andrea’s past and a lab accident creates a tender moment.
SOAPS - CORONATION STREET
Sarah Platt goes on trial for the murder of Theo Silverton as Kit reveals his cancer. Five questions about Kit, Todd, Lisa, Harry and Gary.
