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.
AI & ENT. - TV & FILM
Weta FX CTO Kimball Thurston told a Netflix panel in Busan that AI brings real efficiencies, but artists need better tools and a seat at the table.
AI & ENT. - INDUSTRY
The ICO says Amazon, Anthropic, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI and others have changed, or will change, how they handle personal data.
AI & ENT. - INDUSTRY
One test model sent a fabricated tip to Philadelphia police in July. Anthropic has now switched off live internet access for all its internal evaluations.
AI & ENT. - PROJECTS
High Tides Episodes 22–26 see Valerie win a major festival contract while Gabriella reveals the extent of Catarina’s control.
TV & MEDIA - FILM
The former Warner Bros Discovery boss will receive $606.1 million from Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover, which closed on 6 October.
