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One of the most controversial television talking points of 2025 so far has been Doctor Who Season 2 and its strange ending. After returning showrunner Russell T. Davies used nostalgia to set up the promise of many an intriguing twist, it seemed the final episode dropped most of these in favor of a rushed finish that, although defended by some, left many more with a sour taste in their mouths.

So controversial was the ending that the Disney era of the timey-wimey series seems all but over, with no confirmation on the show's future yet announced. This comes in light of the surprise and reportedly re-shot ending of Season 2 that saw the titular Time Lord's latest incarnation, Ncuti Gatwa, regenerate into Billie Piper, marking her third return to the series in earnest. This has left many to speculate about Gatwa's exit, with the man himself recently telling the BBC's The One Show...

Ncuti Gatwa played the Fifteenth Doctor for a mere two seasons of Doctor Who. Now, he's revealed what he regrets about his time as the titular Time Lord.

While appearing on The One Show, via ScreenRant, he was asked about Doctor Who. Gatwa said he regretted never getting to face off against the Doctor's most iconic enemies. "I never got to fight a Dalek. A Dalek or a Cyberman," he said. "I mean, just the crux of Doctor Who. So, might do that! Might go fight a Dalek!"

Virtually every Doctor has gotten to fight a Dalek or Cyberman or both - the one exception being Paul McGann's Eighth Doctor, who only appeared in the Doctor Who TV movie. However, he did get to fight them in the Big Finish audio adventures.

Gatwa never got to fight iconic baddie The Master either. He got to fight The Rani, who is another rogue Time Lord,...

It's been a few months since the fifteenth series of Doctor Who finished its run on Disney+, and now series star Ncuti Gatwa is opening up about his experience on the show. He even shares how he and former Doctor Who star Matt Smith connected over their similar roles. If you weren't aware, Smith portrayed the Eleventh Doctor while Gatwa portrayed the Fifteenth Doctor. However, they did not appear on the series at the same time.

News of Gatwa's casting as the Fifteenth Doctor broke out in May 2022. He would star in the role in both Doctor Who series 14 and series 15 on Disney+ before stepping away from the part in May 2025. At the time of his exit, it was unclear why exactly he was departing the British sci-fi series. But in July 2025, Gatwa finally addressed the speculation.

While appearing as a guest on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg,...

Doctor Whofirst premiered on BBC in 1963, and over time, has become a cultural phenomenon, lasting 62 years. Now, the latest iteration of the franchise has the honor of earning Doctor Who its first Primetime Emmy nomination in six decades.

The series, which airs on Disney+, was noticeably snubbed in the major categories like acting, directing, and writing, but, per Radio Times, Doctor Who snagged a nomination for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming. Choreographer Jack Murphy was nominated for “There’s Always a Twist,” a dance scene during the episode titled “The Devil’s Chord.”

“There’s Always a Twist” in Doctor Who

In the episode, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion Ruby (Millie Gibson) took a dance break after visiting The Beatles at Abbey Road. After the pair defeat the Maestro (Jinkx Monsoon), restoring music to the world, the Doctor and Ruby dance through the halls of the famous studio...

It has now been nearly two months since the jaw-dropping finale of Doctor Who Season 2, with Ncuti Gatwa calling time on his tenure as the titular Time Lord, with the world left stunned as the former Sex Education actor regenerated into Billie Piper. The ending didn't just leave fans on a knife's edge, it also seemingly concluded the entire series, with it still not known what the future of Doctor Who looks like. Despite the return of formerly successful showrunner Russell T. Davies, dropping ratings and wide-reaching fandom backlash have left many disappointed with the Disney era.

Among these many disappointments have come the swirling rumors surrounding the show's future, as well as speculation as to how such a messy ending could've been allowed. With numerous plot lines unresolved and a strong suggestion that Gatwa's regeneration was filmed as late as February in a re-shoot, Doctor Who fans simply want answers.

Ncuti Gatwa revealed the reason behind his exit from Doctor Who after its fifteenth season, which is concerning for Billie Piper in the future. The season finale revealed Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor regenerating again, this time into Piper, who played Rose in the initial seasons of the revival. There has been no explanation about the show’s future.

While Gatwa’s tenure was controversial and was filled with criticisms, from the storytelling to Gatwa’s casting as a queer Black man. However, the actor claimed that he was too old for the part and hence decided to step away (via Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg).

Because I’m getting old and my body is tired. I’ve now just started doing some ballet, so I’m making some good decisions here. It’s the most amazing job in the world. It’s a job that any actor would dream of. And because it’s so good,...

"Doctor Who" has famously set up a perfect system to keep going as long as the ratings allow. Thanks to the regeneration ability of the Doctor, the series can simply kill and resurrect the main character whenever the actor departs the role for one reason or another. This has turned out to be an excellent, periodic way to shake up the status quo, as new actors (and showrunners) bring their own spin on the long-living role while keeping the show's most familiar traits intact.

Sometimes, an actor occupies the role for quite a long time. For instance, Tom Baker, who played the Fourth Doctor from 1974 to 1984, appeared in no less than 178 episodes, and three other classic "Doctor Who" era actors also have three-digit episode counts under their belt. Other times, a Doctor's tenure is so short that it seems the fans barely got to know this version of the character.

BBC News has two new highest-paid presenters after Huw Edwards exited in ignominy last year.

Fiona Bruce and Nick Robinson both earned as much as £415,000 in the year to March 2025, according to the BBC’s annual report.

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was the BBC’s best-paid presenter overall for the eighth consecutive year, taking home £1.35M. It will be the last time he tops the list after stepping down in recent weeks.

Robinson, who fronts Radio 4’s Today show, received a £65,000 pay increase thanks to his work on the UK general election, during which he interviewed leaders including Keir Starmer.

Bruce, who presents BBC News bulletins and Question Time, took home a £5,000 bump in salary over the period covered by the annual report.

Although they have replaced Edwards at the top of the BBC News money tree, neither pocketed as much as the former presenter did last year.

Ncuti Gatwa, known to many from Netflix’s Sex Education, has shared the real reason why he left Doctor Who. Talking to the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg show, Gatwa said that being the Time Lord was simply too exhausting.

“I’m getting old, and my body was tired… and I’ve now just started doing some ballet, so I’m making really great decisions,” Gatwa joked. He explained that working on Doctor Who was a dream job, but also said, “It’s the most amazing job in the world, a job that any actor would dream of and – because it’s so good – it’s strenuous. It takes a lot out of you, physically, emotionally, mentally, and so it was time.”

The actor, who is 32 and was born in Rwanda but raised in Scotland, played the 15th Doctor for two seasons. He first showed up during the show’s 60th anniversary special,...

Ncuti Gatwa, who became famous for his role in Netflix’s Sex Education, has explained why he chose to step away from Doctor Who after just two seasons. Speaking on BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, the 32-year-old actor admitted that the physical and mental demands of playing the Time Lord simply became too much.

“I’m getting old, and my body was tired… and I’ve now just started doing some ballet, so I’m making really great decisions,” Gatwa joked, hinting at how exhausting his life has been recently. He also called Doctor Who “the most amazing job in the world, a job that any actor would dream of,” but added that “because it’s so good – it’s strenuous. It takes a lot out of you, physically, emotionally, mentally, and so it was time.”

Gatwa first appeared as the Doctor during a special 60th anniversary episode, joining...

Doctor Who's future is very much up in the air, with neither the BBC nor Disney+ willing to confirm whether reports that their partnership has ended are correct.

We'd imagine an official split will happen after The War Between the Land and the Sea's release, as the spin-off marks what's likely to be the last collaboration between the British broadcaster and global streaming platform. Big changes are obviously on the horizon, and rumours continue to swirl that the BBC is in talks with multiple potential new streaming partners.

Whatever happens, we will eventually get a new Doctor. Ncuti Gatwa departed the series after only two seasons and a couple of Christmas specials, though we've heard rumblings he would have stuck around for a third batch of episodes had the Time Lord's fate not been left in limbo.

Appearing on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg this weekend, Gatwa was asked...

Doctor Whostar Ncuti Gatwa shocked just about everyone when he departed the long-running sci-fi series via an unannounced regeneration after only two seasons as the Fifteenth Doctor, especially given the enthusiasm he initially expressed over securing the role. The Rwandan-Scottish actor has now opened up about his decision to cut his Tardis tenure short. However, his explanation is not going down too well with fans, who appear to be suspicious of the reasons that he has cited for his unexpected exit from the iconic show.

Gatwa made his hotly-anticipated debut in Doctor Who during the show's final 60th-anniversary special episode with David Tennant. His casting as the new Doctor was met with resounding applause from fans of the series, which continued throughout his run in the two seasons that followed. He delivered his final performance at the end of Season 2 (aka Season 15) when he passed his Time Lord baton to Billie Piper,...

Back when the BBC struck a deal with Disney to bring Doctor Who to Disney+, allowing the show to be made with American money, it was very exciting. The future of the Whoniverse looked brighter than ever, but ultimately, the fresh lease on life was short-lived. The show couldn't drive enough viewership to appease the immense expectations of Disney, and now the House of Mouse deal is in limbo.

Ncuti Gatwa's run as the Fifteenth Doctor was largely hit and miss. By the end of his second season, he regenerated into our new Sixteenth Doctor, played by none other than Billie Piper, who previously played the Doctor's companion Rose Tyler. The cliffhanger was pretty enormous, and fans are desperate to see how and why the Doctor took on Rose's face. As for when that happen, or indeed whether it'll occur with the support of Disney, remains to be seen.

Doctor Who has faced uncertainty as of late. While Ncuti Gatwa won acclaim for his performance as the Fifteenth Doctor, he was gone before audiences had the chance to really know him.

In the last episode aired, "The Reality War", he regenerated into Billie Piper - but no-one, not even showrunner Russell T. Davies, seems to know if Piper is playing the Doctor or a totally different entity. Fans are confused, and even old Doctors are doubting. Why did Gatwa leave in the first place? Now he's answered that question on a BBC show, via Radio Times.

Gawta appeared on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg and told Kuenssberg about why he decided to step down from the role. It seems it was more for health reasons than anything else. "I’m getting old and my body was tired," Gatwa said. "I’ve now just started doing some ballet, so I’m making some good decisions here.

Elton John spoke out about the U.K. government’s plans to let tech companies use copyright-protected work without permission. Appearing on BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg over the weekend, John noted that the strategy would “rob young people of their legacy and their income.”

“It’s a criminal offense, I think,” John said. “The government are just being absolute losers, and I’m very angry about it.” He added that Peter Kyle, the technology secretary, is a “bit of a moron” and noted that he would take ministers...

Did Hugh Jackman almost buy a soccer team with Ryan Reynolds? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

But hold up: he wasn’t about to team up with Deadpool 3 co-star Ryan Reynolds and co-own Wrexham AFC. Nope, Hugh Jackman had a better offer on the table: a £1 co-ownership deal with one of Wrexham’s rivals. Sounds tempting, right?

The offers came pouring in shortly after Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over Wrexham AFC in 2021, and the small Welsh club went viral. Under the ownership of the Deadpool duo, Wrexham went from a modest football team to a media sensation, gaining global attention, new fans, and a hefty increase in support.

Naturally, clubs across the league figured, “Why not tap into that Jackman-Reynolds rivalry?” After all, the two actors love teasing each other on social media and in interviews, making the idea of a Jackman vs. Reynolds rivalry in the football world even juicier.

iNHouse Communications is delighted to announce the shortlist of finalists for the inaugural Political Podcast Awards, sponsored by Google.

Podcast stars and new voices alike have been recognised in the shortlist which was collated from a huge pool of entries.

Winners of 11 awards will be revealed on 29th January 2025 at a ceremony hosted by broadcaster and former MP Gyles Brandreth in Westminster.

Judging the awards is an independent panel chaired by Good Morning Britain’s Head of Politics Anne Alexander. She is joined by Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Caroline Nokes MP, Leader of Scottish Labour Anas Sarwar Msp, Deputy Mayor of London Mete Coban, former Minister Lord Ed Vaizey, Downing Street Political Director Claire Reynolds, Women2Win founder Baroness Anne Jenkin, and Cps Director and Sunday Times columnist, Robert Colvile.

All the podcasts named on the shortlist are automatically nominated for The Podcast of the Year Award...

Ralph Fiennes might have gone too far with his support for J.K. Rowling’s controversial comments, but the actor seemed on point during his remarks on trigger warnings for theater productions. Criticizing woke warnings, Fiennes claimed that audiences should expect to be surprised, instead of being warned beforehand about upcoming events.

Ralph Fiennes in a still from Spectre | image: Sony Pictures

After previously making headlines for going against Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson’s mutual opinions about J.K. Rowling, Ralph Fiennes seemed done with theaters posting trigger warnings for their productions. Claiming that people have gotten too soft, Fiennes noted that he would do away with trigger warnings if things were in his hands.

Ralph Fiennes Criticized the Woke Culture Trend of Trigger Warnings

With a career spanning critically acclaimed films and fantasy franchises like Harry Potter, Ralph Fiennes had become a household name in Hollywood. However, apart from his celebrated performance,...

Sam Mendes doesn’t think he will be returning to the James Bond franchise.The 59-year-old director helmed 2012’s ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Spectre’ three years later but confessed that he is unlikely to come back for a third movie as 007 bosses plan a reboot following Daniel Craig's departure as Bond.Speaking with Inverse, the filmmaker said: "Never say never, to quote the man, but I would doubt it."It was very good for me at that moment in my life. I felt like it shot me out of some old habits. It made me think on a bigger scale. It made me use different parts of my brain. You have to have a lot of energy."Mendes added that Bond chiefs would probably be interested in signing a younger director to helm the next entry in the series because they would be "more controllable".He explained: "They want slightly...

An interview with Boris Johnson set to broadcast on BBC One Thursday night has been canceled after presenter Laura Kuenssberg said she mistakenly sent the former U.K. prime minister her briefing notes.

In a post on X on Wednesday night, Kuenssberg — a mainstay at the broadcaster who currently hosts the weekend interview program “Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg” — called the misstep “embarrassing and disappointing.”

“While prepping to interview Boris Johnson tomorrow, by mistake I sent our briefing notes to him in a message meant for my team. That obviously means it’s not right for the interview to go ahead,” Kuenssberg said in the post. “It’s very frustrating, and there’s no point pretending it’s anything other than embarrassing and disappointing, as there are plenty of important questions to be asked. But red faces aside, honesty is the best policy. See you on Sunday.”

The BBC confirmed that...

The BBC has canceled a planned interview with Boris Johnson after presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally sent the former UK prime minister her briefing notes.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kuenssberg said the error was “embarrassing and disappointing” after she had intended to share the document with colleagues.

Boris Johnson: The Laura Kuenssberg Interview was due to broadcast on Thursday at 7.30pm, but will now be replaced in the BBC1 schedule.

“While prepping to interview Boris Johnson tomorrow, by mistake I sent our briefing notes to him in a message meant for my team. That obviously means it’s not right for the interview to go ahead,” Kuenssberg said.

“It’s very frustrating, and there’s no point pretending it’s anything other than embarrassing and disappointing, as there are plenty of important questions to be asked. But red faces aside, honesty is the best policy.”

While prepping to interview Boris Johnson tomorrow,...

Ben Whishaw played James Bond’s technology and weapons expert Q in three 007 movies with Daniel Craig, joining the franchise on a high note in 2012’s acclaimed “Skyfall” and also appearing in 2015’s “Spectre” and 2021’s “No Time to Die.” The latter title marked Craig’s last Bond movie, which has Whishaw predicting that his time as Q is also over.

“I don’t think I’m going to be in the next one,” Whishaw recently told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg about his future in the James Bond film franchise. “I think they’re going to start all over again, and with a new cast, a completely new cast. I think that’s my hunch, but I don’t know. I have no idea.”

“I think it might need a new lease of life and a whole new group of people,” he added. “But if they asked me, I would do it,...

Ben Whishaw suggests that the entire cast may be replaced for the next generation of James Bond 007: more here.

Speculation remains rife as to the future of the James Bond movie saga, even as franchise guardians Eon keeps up its policy of radio silence until it’s ready to talk. Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson are presumably moving things along behind the scenes, but even as the rumour mill throws in names of directors and potential successors to Daniel Craig, we’re still seemingly as we were come the end of 2021’s No Time To Die.

Still, when someone involved with the James Bond saga has a thing or two to say, it does come with a little more weight. And while Ben Whishaw – being interviewed on the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg programme over the weekend – is just proffering his opinion, it does suggest more clues.

Although the transfer of the James Bond character from lead actor to lead actor seemingly starts a new continuity, there is a slight tradition of supporting characters returning to reprise their roles. Dame Judy Dench bridged the Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig eras by carrying over as M. Desmond Llewelyn would portray the gadget genius Q throughout all the Bond eras until 2002’s Die Another Day. However, as we still sit on the cusp of development for the post-Daniel Craig James Bond films, Ben Whishaw does not think he will be asked back to play Q.

Deadline reports on Whishaw’s interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg when he said, “I don’t think I’m going to be in the next one. I think they’re going to start all over again, and with a new cast, a completely new cast. I think that’s my hunch, but I don’t know.

Ben Whishaw starred as Q in three James Bond flicks alongside Daniel Craig, but over the weekend, the British actor said he isn’t expecting to receive a call to star in a fourth.

“I don’t think I’m going to be in the next one,” Whishaw told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg. “I think they’re going to start all over again, and with a new cast, a completely new cast. I think that’s my hunch, but I don’t know. I have no idea.”

Whishaw added that he would star in another Bond flick if asked but said change could be good for the franchise.

“I think it might need a new lease of life and a whole new group of people,” he said. “But if they asked me, I would do it, of course.”

As expected, there’s been much speculation about the future of...

Ben Whishaw doubts he will return to the James Bond franchise.The 43-year-old actor starred opposite Daniel Craig as the MI6 gadgets whizz ‘Q’ from 2012’s ‘Skyfall’ to ‘No Time to Die’ in 2021, though has now admitted he likely won’t be in the next installment as series producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will probably want "a completely new cast" for the reboot.During an appearance on BBC One’s ‘Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg’, Whishaw said: "I don’t think I’m going to be in the next one. I think they’re going to start all over again, and with a new cast, a completely new cast, I think that’s my hunch, but I don’t know. I have no idea."The ‘Paddington’ star did suggest that he was open to appearing in the franchise again if the opportunity to do so ever arose.He added:...

Kate Winslet has opened up about her new film Lee and her role as the titular Lee Miller.Mega

She soared to international stardom as Rose in 1997's Titanic – and now Kate Winslet has gotten raunchy to discuss her latest role as American photographer Lee Miller in the new biopic Lee.

RadarOnline.com can reveal Winslet, 48, used some crude language while sharing what Miller told a photographer before she climbed into Adolf Hitler's bathtub for a picture in 1945.

According to the Oscar winner, Miller said: "Make sure you frame out my t--- or we will never get it past the censor."

Kate talks about the story behind the iconic photo of Lee Miller in Hitler's bathtub on BBC's "Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg"#LeeMovie #KateWinslet pic.twitter.com/0fvmpUGE0C

— Adoring Kate Winslet (@AdoringKateW) September 8, 2024

Miller, who started as a fashion model before becoming an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue during World War II,...

Huw Edwards took home his biggest pay packet since 2019 during his final year at the BBC, despite the newsreader being off-air for eight months amid a misconduct scandal.

The BBC’s annual report revealed that Edwards was paid as much as £480,000 in the 12 months to the end of March 2024, his highest salary since 2019, when he pocketed up to £495,000.

Edwards signed a new BBC deal early last year and presented coverage of King Charles III’s Coronation, which will explain why his pay rose around £40,000 compared with the £440,000 he took home in 2023.

At the peak of his powers, however, he was embroiled in a misconduct storm after allegedly paying a young person for indecent images and sending colleagues inappropriate messages. Edwards was signed off work in July 2023 with mental health issues and resigned from the BBC in April citing medical reasons. He has not commented on the allegations against him.

Speaking to media on Tuesday,...

The BBC has followed ITV’s lead by unveiling its plan for a general election debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.

The debate will take place more than three weeks after ITV’s on Wednesday June 26, hosted by broadcaster Sophie Raworth and called the “last TV debate of the election campaign, as people prepare to cast their votes the following week” by the BBC.

Prior to the head-to-head, the BBC will host a debate between leading figures from the seven biggest political parties in Great Britain this Friday and another with the leaders of the four biggest political parties on Thursday June 20.

Meanwhile, Today program presenter Nick Robinson has invited all leaders of the seven biggest parties to be interviewed for Panorama specials over the next four weeks, and all eyes will be on whether Sunak and Starmer accept the invitation.

“TV debates have become a key part of elections in the UK,...

ITV has come out of the blocks first with its head-to-head election debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.

The debate will take place on Tuesday at 9 p.m. GMT (1 p.m. Pt) and will be hosted by Julie Etchingham, who moderated debates during the 2015, 2017 and 2019 campaigns.

“Millions of viewers value the election debates,” said Michael Jermey, ITV’s Director of News and Current Affairs. “They provide a chance to see and hear the party leaders set out their pitch to the country, debate directly with each other and take questions from voters. ITV is pleased to be broadcasting the first debate in this year’s election campaign.”

ITV added that it plans to broadcast additional programing including an interview show with other party leaders and a multi-party debate. Details on these shows will be announced in due course, the broadcaster said.

The head-to-head will be one of only two between Sunak and Starmer.

The BBC has announced that Laura Kuenssberg and Clive Myrie will lead its TV coverage of the upcoming general election on 4 July. They will be joined by the BBC’s political editor, Chris Mason, from the BBC London studio. Kuenssberg, who hosts a weekly Sunday morning politics programme, and Myrie, the Mastermind presenter and BBC […]

Laura Kuenssberg and Clive Myrie: BBC’s Election Night Duo...

BBC News boss Deborah Turness’ proclamation late last week that “we will make mistakes” during the election period appears to already be coming true, with a leading news presenter being forced to apologize to Nigel Farage this afternoon.

Geeta Guru-Murthy said the Honorary President of British political party Reform UK had used “customary inflammatory language” this morning during a report on a Reform UK press conference.

Several hours later, she appeared on BBC News to apologize, stating: “Earlier today we heard live from Nigel Farage speaking at that election event and when we came away from his live speech I used language to describe it which didn’t meet the BBC’s editorial standards on impartiality. I’d like to apologize to Mr Farage and viewers for this.”

Farage is not running for anti-immigration party Reform UK but he is by far and away its best known member. A key...

The BBC has set its election night coverage for the July 4 poll as broadcasters battle to secure debates with Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer as soon as possible.

Established presenters Laura Kuenssberg and Clive Myrie will helm the BBC’s coverage in six weeks time, replacing Huw Edwards, who resigned from the BBC last month following a scandal involving his allegedly paying a young person for explicit images.

Kuenssberg, who hosts a topical Sunday show, and newsreader Myrie, will “bring insight, experience – and perhaps a little wit” alongside BBC political editor Chris Mason, according to the BBC, whose announcement on the coverage was always expected today.

Others set to feature on the night include Reeta Chakrabarti and Jeremy Vine analyzing results with the famous ‘swingometer’, Kirsty Wark, Fiona Bruce, Victoria Derbyshire, Naga Munchetty, Nick Watt and Alex Forsyth. Nick Robinson and Rachel Burden will be on the radio and Martin Geissler,...

He just can’t watch a break, now can he? There’s a new report that says Prince Harry has received another major blow coming out of the UK. And of course, one of his biggest critics, Piers Morgan, certainly had a lot to say about it. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.

Royal Family News – Prince Harry Receives Another Major Blow From The UK

According to the latest reports, the Duke of Sussex has failed in a bid to have direct claims against Rupert Murdoch included in his hacking case.

He has sued media giants in the UK for unlawful information gathering. He claims that his phone was hacked while he was dating his ex-girlfriend, Chelsea Davy.

Harry has stated his case in court that many media organizations, including Ngn, have targeted him and used private investigators to spy on him for tabloid stories. And while...

Are audiences too soft these days? Ralph Fiennes thinks so, at least when it comes to needing trigger warnings in the theater. Fiennes is currently starring in a modern-day retelling of Macbeth, which, as every high-school student knows, contains a few gruesome murders. Some theaters have reportedly been offering trigger warnings in advance of the production, and Fiennes isn’t a fan.

When asked by BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg if audiences have gone too soft, Fiennes said, “I think they have. I think we didn’t used to have trigger warnings. I mean, there are very disturbing scenes in Macbeth, terrible murders and things. But I think the impact of theater should be that you’re shocked and you should be disturbed.“

Fiennes added, “I don’t think you should be prepared for these things, and when I was young, we never had trigger warnings for shows. Shakespeare’s plays are full of murders,...

“Succession” star Sarah Snook is worried about how AI might end up being used, and is calling for regulations to protect not just actors but all workers.

While speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg about the SAG-AFTRA strike and negotiations, Snook said, “The main thing of it, for me, really, that I find terrifying is the AI of it all. It’s just such uncharted landscape.”

The actress continued, “We need pretty stringent rules in place in order to protect not just the acting industry across the… if we could set a precedent for other industries in regards to how AI is utilized, then that’ll be huge.”

“I think, you know, all the deep fake stuff that’s already readily available is terrifying,” she added. “That guy who does the Tom Cruise videos… it’s uncanny. Uncanny. And so imagine, then, having a company who owns your image,...

Exclusive: The BBC is actively weighing whether it should replace Huw Edwards as the anchor of its flagship election night show amid continued uncertainty over the presenter’s future.

Edwards has been suspended since July as the BBC investigates his conduct following allegations in The Sun newspaper that he paid a young person for sexually explicit images.

Deadline understands that the BBC is in the early stages of planning for a significant UK general election, which could usher in a new government after 13 years of Conservative rule.

The election is expected to take place next year, though Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could call an early vote, meaning senior BBC executives are giving thought to who should anchor its output.

Edwards, who earns up to £440,000, presented 2019’s election night coverage and signed a new deal with the BBC earlier this year which would have guaranteed his place as master of ceremony...

The BBC’s Newscast podcast is going seven days a week, with Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell the hosts of the new weekend episodes. Laura and Paddy will head straight to Newscast HQ, from the TV and radio studio, bringing together TV, radio and podcasting for the first time, talking about what it was really like on air, and in the green room.

Another actor from the Harry Potter film adaptations has defended author J.K. Rowling's transphobic comments.

On Twitter, actor John Cleese criticized those who spoke out against Rowling's controversial comments about the transgender community. "If I do not agree with some of the Transgender arguments, this apparently makes me transphobic," he tweeted. "So...if they do not agree with some of my opinions, does that make them Cleesephobic? Or does the hatred only flow in one direction?" While known as the co-founder of Monty Python, Cleese also portrayed Nearly Headless Nick in the first two Harry Potter movies: The Sorcerer's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets.

Related: Why Fans Take Issue With the Name 'Cho Chang' in Harry Potter

I've asked this question before... If I do not agree with some of the Transgender arguments, this apparently makes me transphobic So...if they do not agree with some of my opinions,...

Joe Lycett has sent former prime minister Liz Truss a personal (tongue-in-cheek) invitation to “speak her mind” on his new talk show.

In a full-page advertisement printed in the MP’s regional newspaper of South West Norfolk, the Eastern Daily Press, the comedian asked for Truss “to join” his forthcoming Channel 4 talk series Late Night Lycett.

Posting the open letter on Twitter, Lycett’s advert begins: “Babe!!! I hope you’re not too surprised to see my popping my head out from between the sheets (of your local regional newspaper tehe)!!.”

Jokingly identifying himself as “rightwing comedian and passionate Lizz Truss supporter Joe Lycett,” the comedian continued: “You’ll remember me from when we met last year on the TV show of our mutual friend Laura Kuenssberg.”

Lycett famously mocked Truss live in the studio during her September 2022 appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.

“Now I know you haven...

Joe Lycett has sent former prime minister Liz Truss a personal (tongue-in-cheek) invitation to “speak her mind” on his new talk show.

In a full-page advertisement printed in the MP’s regional newspaper of South West Norfolk, the Eastern Daily Press, the comedian asked for Truss “to join” his forthcoming Channel 4 talk series Late Night Lycett.

Posting the open letter on Twitter, Lycett’s advert begins: “Babe!!! I hope you’re not too surprised to see my popping my head out from between the sheets (of your local regional newspaper tehe)!!.”

Jokingly identifying himself as “rightwing comedian and passionate Lizz Truss supporter Joe Lycett,” the comedian continued: “You’ll remember me from when we met last year on the TV show of our mutual friend Laura Kuenssberg.”

Lycett famously mocked Truss live in the studio during her September 2022 appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.

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Joe Lycett has opened up about his penchant for high-profile PR stunts, explaining that he feels “pressure” from his mental health to stop doing them.

In recent years, the comedian has built a reputation for orchestrating news-worthy stunts.

The most notorious of these was his ultimatum to David Beckham last year in which he threatened to shred £10,000 in cash unless the ex-footballer renounced his World Cup ambassador contract with Qatar over the country’s LGBT+ human rights abuses.

After Beckham neglected to respond, Lycett posted a video of himself shredding what appeared to be the cash – only to later reveal that he had in fact donated the money to LGBT+ charities.

Speaking to Radio Times in a new interview, Lycett said: “It’s much easier for me, actually, if I’m not trending and I’m not in the paper because I live a much happier, quieter life. And so if anything,...

Gary Lineker is currently at the centre of a BBC impartiality row that’s led to his Match of the Day co-hosts standing down from Saturday (11 March) night’s show.

The former England footballer – who is the highest paid presenter at the BBC – tweeted a comparison of the language used to launch the Conservative government’s new asylum policy with Germany in the 1930s

Shortly after, on Friday (10 March), the BBC announced that Lineker would take a break from presenting the football highlights programme until an “agreed and clear position” on his social media use had been reached.

Lineker’s Motd co-hosts Alan Shearer and Ian Wright then pulled out of presenting the show on Saturday in “solidarity”, while Micah Richards, Jermaine Jenas and Alex Scott also ruled themselves out of appearing on the show. Scott also said that she would not present Football Focus on Saturday.

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Joe Lycett has joked that he is “very much available” to step in for Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker amid his “impartiality” row at the BBC.

The Match of the Day host became emroiled in controversy after comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum policy with 1930s Germany.

On Friday (10 March), the BBC announced it had decided Lineker would take a break from presenting the sports highlights programme. Later that day, his co-hosts Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out of football show in “solidarity” with Lineker.

You can follow The Independent’s live blog for updates here.

Reacting to the news on Friday night, Lycett shared a tweet reading: “I have informed the BBC that I am very much available for tomorrow’s #Motd.”

He attached a screenshot from his viral BBC politics interview on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, in which he claimed to...

Comedian Joe Lycett has said he is “very much available” to step in for Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.

On Friday (10 March), the BBC announced it had “decided” Lineker would take a break from presenting the sports highlights programme.

The move comes after the presenter became embroiled in a row over impartiality after comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum policy with 1930s Germany.

That same day, Lineker’s co-hosts Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out of the weekend show in “solidarity” with the former English striker.

Alex Scott, Micah Richards and Jermaine Jenas have also joined the list of pundits who have ruled out an appearance.

Follow along here for real-time updates about the Match of the Day controversy.

The BBC has since confirmed there will be no presenter or pundits for this weekend’s show, prompting Lycett to respond to the news on Twitter,...

In the lead-up to Welcome to Wrexham season 2 and Deadpool 3, the rivalry between Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds is only getting more heated. In November 2020, it was announced that Reynolds was teaming up with Rob McElhenney to purchase and lead Wrexham AFC, a soccer club in Wales. The two actors even put together a documentary series following their journey, which they called Welcome to Wrexham.

Now, Reynold's rival, Hugh Jackman, admits that he considered buying Wrexham's rivals to further his feud with Reynolds. With Welcome to Wrexham season 2 having been officially announced, Jackman happily reveals the offers he received, as he told Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg in an interview. Check out his quote below via ComicBook.com:

"I will admit to you that when Ryan bought that team, I did get more than one offer from rivals to that team for £1 to come in as a co-owner. And it did seriously tempt me.

Hugh Jackman has stated his belief that it is “inevitable” Australia will become a republic in the future.

The actor shared his views while appearing on the BBC One politics programme Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.

“I think Australia will become Republican at some point. It feels natural,” he explained in the interview, set for broadcast on Sunday (19 February).

He continued: “It feels like something that is, I would guess inevitable, and I guess would be a natural part of an evolution of a country. You know?”

Jackman told Kuenssberg that he has both British and Australian citizenship and grew up in a household that revered the royal family.

“I’m a British citizen as I am an Australian citizen – I don’t know if people know that but I am,” he stated.

“My father made us stop doing whatever we could to watch, in 1981, the wedding of Lady Di and Prince Charles.

Succession star Brian Cox has doubled down on his support for J.K. Rowling despite repeated anti-transgender comments the Harry Potter author has made on social media over the past few years. Over the weekend, Cox was a guest on the BBC talk show Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, where he was asked about the Scottish Parliament’s recent approval of legislation allowing transgender people to legally change their gender without requiring any medical diagnosis. The Scottish actor praised the decision, saying he was “very proud” of his home country for introducing the law, adding that it was “long-needed” and “a debate that has to happen.” However, when asked about Rowling, who has publicly argued against the Scottish legislation, the Emmy-winning actor defended her right to free speech.  “I don’t like the way she’s been treated, actually,” Cox said. “I think she’s entitled to her opinion; she’s entitled to say what she feels.

Brian Cox is offering his support for J.K. Rowling amid ongoing debate surrounding the Harry Potter author’s previous comments that have been criticized as transphobic.

Cox, who plays patriarch Logan Roy on HBO’s Succession, recently appeared on the BBC talk program Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg. During the interview, the Scottish actor described himself as “very proud” that the country’s Parliament last month voted to approve legislation allowing transgender people to change their legal gender without requiring any medical diagnosis. (The British government said Monday that it would block the new law.)

After calling the law “long-needed,” Cox was asked how he felt about the discourse surrounding Rowling, who has publicly backed opposition to the Scottish legislation.

“I don’t like the way she’s been treated, actually,” Cox said. “I think she’s entitled to her opinion; she’s entitled to say what she feels. As a woman,...

Longtime actor and Succession star Brian Cox has lent his support to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling amid her anti-trans controversy. Rowling first became a controversial figure in 2018, when she liked a post on Twitter that referred to transgender women as "men in dresses." The following year, Rowling voiced her support for British tax expert Maya Forstater, who was let go from her job after she published a series of messages on social media referring to transgender women as men. Since then, Rowling has gone on to become more and more vocal on her transphobic views, often claiming that the existence of transgender woman erases the hardships that cisgender women have had to go through. Her comments have caused massive controversy from many once-loyal Harry Potter fans, and have divided many actors within the franchise itself.

Now, Succession's Brian Cox has joined the conversation, siding with Rowling after the author...