TV & MEDIA - TV
Sir Patrick Stewart, the legendary British actor known for Star Trek and X-Men, has died aged 86 following an illness involving Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
TV & MEDIA - TV
Series two of This City Is Ours began on 25 October, with all eight episodes on BBC iPlayer and Shaun Evans joining the cast.
TV & MEDIA - TV
Channel 5 has acquired Wentworth: Beyond Bars, the Australian sequel also known as Wentworth: Halfway Home, with Boomer, Franky and Lou returning later in 2026.
LGBTQ+ - NEWS
The Wāhine Toa Firefighter Calendar returns with 14 New Zealand women firefighters supporting breast cancer research, after the first edition raised NZ$298,000.
AI & ENT. - TV & FILM
Two international AI film festivals join forces for a Hollywood showcase on 1 November, with screenings, industry discussion and awards.
AI & ENT. - NEWS
Nicola Nicoletti's creator reveals exclusive short-film ambitions as the AI pop star prepares for Resonance: Volume One on 30 October.
SOAPS - CORONATION STREET
Coronation Street spoilers for 2–5 November 2026 as Carla closes Underworld, Daniel fights Adam, Kit clashes with Lisa and Debbie discusses her care.
EastEnders spoilers 2 to 5 November follow Amy's ordeal, Sean and Jack's search, Lee's drinking, Max's interference and Ian's kiss.
SOAPS - HOLLYOAKS
Caleb contacts Maddox’s half-sister in Hollyoaks, leaving him upset that a personal step in his family search has been taken without permission.
TV & MEDIA - LGBTQ+
RuPaul's Drag Race UK series eight concludes on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 10pm on BBC Three, with a musical challenge and familiar judges.
SOAPS - EASTENDERS
Linda tries to support Nancy and address Lee’s drinking in EastEnders, but a decision about an antenatal class leads to a public confrontation.
AI & ENT. - NEWS
Idris Elba is backing a free AI filmmaking programme with Google, offering African creators training, mentorship and opportunities for production funding.