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On Saturday 12 April 2025, BBC One broadcasts Pointless Celebrities!

Season 17 Episode 11 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Pointless Celebrities” on BBC One promises an exciting mix of personalities as they compete for the coveted Pointless trophy. The episode features a diverse lineup of celebrities, each bringing their unique charm and skills to the quiz show.

Charlie Baker and Nathan Caton are set to bring their humor to the game, making for an entertaining experience. Both comedians are known for their quick wit, which could lead to some amusing moments during the competition. Joining them are wildlife presenter Gordon Buchanan and television host Michaela Strachan. Their experience in front of the camera may give them an edge as they work to answer the questions.

In addition to the comedians and wildlife experts, the episode includes Priya Gopaldas, known for her participation in reality television, and Dr. Hilary Jones MBE, a familiar face in medical broadcasting.

Quick LinksCheaper by the Dozen Was Every Child’s DreamThe Immortality of Cheaper by the Dozen

Family comedies often mix humor with heart. And, before they were household names on Supernatural and Smallville, Jared Padalecki and Tom Welling were part of a comedy that brought just that. Starring Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt, Cheaper by the Dozen quickly became a family favorite in 2003, centering on two parents dealing with the madness of raising twelve children.

This adaptation of the 1948 book by Frank and Ernestine Gilbreth turned the story of efficiency experts into a modern comedy of family life. While the original focussed on the Gilbreths’ obsession with efficiency, the 2003 version leaned into the chaos of a full house, making it a timeless example of sibling rivalry, parenting struggles, and the love that holds everything together. Two decades later, this version of Cheaper by the Dozen still resonates with audiences, much...

Update: Details of the plan were filed Friday in federal court in the Northern District of California.

“College athletes will finally be able to share in the billions of dollars their compelling stories and dynamic performances have generated for their schools, conferences, and the NCAA,” the filing said. “This is nothing short of a seismic change to college sports following more than four years of hard-fought victories in this case.”

The term sheet includes how nearly $3 billion in damages will be doled out by the plaintiffs over the next 10 years. Those payouts will vary drastically and are determined by sport played, when, how long and what conference an athlete competed in.

Earlier: It’s a new era in college sports, as the National Collegiate Athletics Association and the five biggest athletic conferences have agreed to a $2.77 billion settlement of a class-action lawsuit, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Details are still being worked out,...

In a landmark decision, the National Collegiate Athletic Association and its five power conferences voted to approve a $2.77 billion settlement in the House v. NCAA class-action lawsuit on Thursday, The Athletic reported. The move will phase out the amateurism model of the NCAA and allow schools to directly pay student athletes a portion of the revenue they help generate.

“The five autonomy conferences and the NCAA agreeing to settlement terms is an important step in the continuing reform of college sports that will provide benefits to student-athletes and provide clarity...

Death In Paradise spin-off Beyond Paradise is back for a second series, and here’s the trailer.

As Death In Paradise nears the end of its 13th series, the BBC is preparing to launch the second series of successful spin-off Beyond Paradise, the most watched new drama of last year

The new series will see the return of Kris Marshall as Di Humphrey Goodman, Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd, Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams, Dylan Llewellyn PC Kelby Hartford, Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd, Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins, Jade Harison as Cs Charlie Woods, Melina Sinadinou as Zoe, Eva Feiler as Lucy, Isaac Vincent-Norgate as Ryan, Amelia Vitale as Hannah. Also returning is Selwyn the Duck.

The official synopsis reads as follows:

Shipton Abbott continues to keep Di Humphrey Goodman and his team busy, with a baffling new crime each episode. From a death on a steam train to a missing teacher,...

ESPN and the NCAA reached a new, eight-year sports rights agreement worth about $920 million over the term of the deal — more than four times the previous pact with the Disney-owned sports giant.

The new media-rights deal commences Sept. 1, 2024, for NCAA championship events. The pact includes domestic rights to a record 40 NCAA championships — 21 women’s and 19 men’s events — and international rights to those same NCAA championships plus the March Madness Division I men’s basketball tournament.

NCAA president Charlie Baker said the new ESPN deal has an average annual value of $115 million, an increase of more than 300% over the previous 14-year deal with ESPN, the AP reported.

The NCAA said that with “the significant increase in value of the new agreement,” its members will explore “revenue distribution units for the women’s basketball tournament.” According to the collegiate sports organization, the Division I board of directors finance committee “began discussion...

ESPN and the NCAA have agreed to an 8-year media rights deal, extending a run for college sports that began in 1979 when the all-sports cable network was in its infancy.

The pact, which takes effect September 1, was valued at $920 million in multiple media reports. ESPN declined to comment on the financial terms when contacted by Deadline. The new contract includes rights to 21 women’s and 19 men’s championships and exclusives for all rounds in sports like women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, women’s gymnastics, softball, baseball and Fcs football. Division II and Division III coverage will be expanded under the new agreement.

Men’s championships covered by the deal include soccer, football, cross country, water polo, indoor track & field, swimming & diving, wrestling, ice hockey, gymnastics, fencing, volleyball, lacrosse, outdoor track & field, tennis, baseball and basketball (including Dii semifinals & Diii semifinals and championship). Women’s championships include soccer,...

Cheaper By the Dozen Release Date: 2022-03-18 Cast: Ron Funches, Brittany Daniel, Caylee Blosenski, Luke Prael, Erika Christensen, Christian Cote, Andre Robinson, Kylie Rogers, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Zach Braff, Journee Brown, Cynthia Daniel, Gabrielle Union, Leo A. Perry, Aryan Simhadri, Sebastian Cote Director: Gail Lerner Genres: Family, Adventure, Comedy Rating: PG Writers: Kenya Barris, Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry Runtime: 107minutes Studio(s): Disney Distributor(s): Disney Piper Perabo, who played Nora Baker in the 2003 film Cheaper by the Dozen, has continued to act in both TV and film, with recent roles in Yellowstone and Billions. Tom Welling, who portrayed Charlie Baker in the film, went on to play Clark Kent in the TV series Smallville for nine years and has since starred in various other shows, including Lucifer. Hilary Duff, known for her role as Lorraine Baker, has had a successful career in both acting and music, starring in...

In a bold move signalling its entrance into the burgeoning world of legal in the USA online sports betting apps, ESPN, the preeminent name in U.S. sports broadcasting, has joined forces with Penn Entertainment. The partnership aims to create a cutting-edge mobile betting app called ESPN Bet, set to launch initially in 17 states. This strategic venture is a response to the growing demand for sports wagering opportunities and is aligned with ESPN’s parent company, Disney, seeking to boost profits across its entertainment empire.

ESPN Bet’s collaboration with Penn Entertainment, known for its sports content and casino gaming experiences, brings significant expertise to the table. Penn Entertainment previously launched the sportsbook for Barstool Sports, indicating a pedigree in navigating the complexities of the online betting landscape. ESPN Bet officially opened its doors for sign-ups on Thursday, marking a pivotal moment in the broadcaster’s journey into the competitive sports wagering arena.

The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced four newly appointed additions to the Institute’s Board of Trustees. Tessa Thompson, Pete Nicks, Nina Fialkow, and Kimberly Steward have joined the leaders who guide the entire organization and also act in an advisory capacity. They add to the Institute’s Board of values-based leaders, building an enduring, evolving community for storytellers. The distinguished new Trustees will work closely with Board Chair Ebs Burnough and CEO Joana Vicente and bring invaluable experience.

“As Sundance Institute continues to respond to the needs of independent artists, we welcome these new members of our Board, each of whom has an incredible commitment to independent film and a long history with the Institute,” said Sundance Institute Board Chair Ebs Burnough. “Together, the Board is poised to identify new and strengthened ways to uplift independent storytellers.”

“We are so pleased to have Tessa, Pete, Nina, and Kimberly join...

Screen Rant is proud to premiere an exclusive behind-the-scenes video for the multi-award-winning film, Makeup. The comedy-drama follows French food critic, Sacha, who rents a room from London stockbroker, Dan, and tells the story of two seemingly opposite people finding friendship in the last place they'd expect. Introverted and content with flying under the radar, Sacha is caught off guard when his roommate confesses his aspirations of becoming a burlesque dancer. Dan, on the other hand, is worried about the opinions of those who perceive him in a different light and hopes that Sacha will offer him the support he desperately needs.

In addition to playing Sacha, Hugo André is the writer and director of Makeup. André has worked on projects such as Blind Innocence and Muse and is credited as a producer for the 2020 short, Soul Forest. Will Masheter serves as André's acting and writing partner, with Lucas A. Ferrara...

Antony Cotton has won the final of Let's Dance for Comic Relief.

The Coronation Street actor beat theatre star Jodie Prenger to be crowned this year's winner of the BBC dance series.

Cotton received the most votes from the public after his tap dancing performance of 'Anything Goes'.

Judge Frank Skinner quipped after his performance: "It was right up my 42nd Street."

Skinner, Jo Brand and Greg Davies judged the final and gave unanimous praise to all the finalists.

Prenger came second with her performance of 1986 Cameo hit 'Word Up', in which the actress dressed as the funk group's frontman Larry Blackmon.

The other finalists were Tim Vine, The Soapstars, Katherine Ryan and Lee Nelson.

Cotton follows in the footsteps of previous winners Robert Webb, Rufus Hound, Charlie Baker and James Thornton and Rowland Rivron. Rivron won the 2012 series with his performance to Fatboy Slim's 'Weapon of Choice'.

The...

Paul Hollywood and Jessie Wallace are competing in this year's Let's Dance for Comic Relief, host Alex Jones has revealed to Digital Spy.

The Great British Bake Off and EastEnders stars have been practicing for the fifth series of the BBC dance contest, which returns on February 16.

They join previously-announced contestants Tim Vine, Ricky Hatton, Nina Conti, Jon Culshaw and Natalie Cassidy.

Jones told us that she believes Hollywood will put on an "amazing" Let's Dance performance, adding: "He started practising ages ago.

"Jon Culshaw and Paul Hollywood are taking it incredibly serious. I think those two will probably be strong contenders."

Asked if Hollywood's Great British Bake Off co-star Mary Berry will make a cameo for his dance, Jones stated: "I hope so, that would be great, wouldn't it?

"I'd love to see the pair of them. They've become national treasures in the last year or so."

The One Show host,...

The Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood is competing in this year's Let's Dance for Comic Relief, host Alex Jones has revealed to Digital Spy.

The celebrity baker star has been practicing for the fifth series of the BBC dance contest, which returns on February 16.

He joins previously-announced contestants Tim Vine, Ricky Hatton, Nina Conti, Jon Culshaw and Natalie Cassidy.

Jones told us that she believes Hollywood will put on an "amazing" Let's Dance performance, adding: "He started practising ages ago.

"Jon Culshaw and Paul Hollywood are taking it incredibly serious. I think those two will probably be strong contenders."

Asked if Hollywood's Great British Bake Off co-star Mary Berry will make a cameo for his dance, Jones stated: "I hope so, that would be great, wouldn't it?

"I'd love to see the pair of them. They've become national treasures in the last year or so."

The One Show host,...

Katy Perry has been confirmed as the special guest performer on this weekend's Let's Dance for Sport Relief grand final. The Us singer will perform her new track 'Part of Me' on Saturday's (March 17) show. Steve Jones and Alex Jones host the talent programme, which will also feature a performance from Jls with their Sport Relief single 'Proud'. Eight celebrities will be dancing in the final, hoping to take over from James Thornton and Charlie Baker as the Let's Dance champions. The full list of finalists and performances are below: Terry Alderton - Tina Turner 'Proud Mary'

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Doctor Who

Series 6, Episode 7: A Good Man Goes to War

Directed by Peter Hoar

Written by Steven Moffat

Starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Alex Kingston, Frances Barber, Charles Baker, Dan Johnston, Christian Chong, Joshua Hayes, Damian Kell, Neve McIntosh, Catrin Stewart, Richard Trinder, Annabel Cleare, Henry Wood, Dan Starkey, Simon Fisher, Danny Sapani, Hugh Bonneville, Oscar Lloyd, and Nicholas Briggs

BBC America

Air date: June 7, 2010

Doctor Who is certainly a show that often raises more questions than it answers and “A Good Man Goes to War” is a perfect example of this. Yet, when the series provides answers, it’s done in such a satisfying way that the various unanswered questions don’t matter. While “A Good Man Goes to War” poses many of these unanswered questions, there’s also a surprising amount of clarity. Before we dive into some of these queries, let’s take a...

Alan Carr and Mark Watson have been named amongst the latest additions to this year's Latitude festival bill. Organisers have also confirmed that Shooting Stars scorekeeper Angelos Epithemiou, Perrier Award winner David O'Doherty and Let's Dance for Comic Relief winner Charlie Baker will be a part of the festival's comedy programme. They join a stand-up bill which already includes Omid Djalili, RIchard Herring and former BBC 6Music DJ Jon Richardson. A special performance of Never Mind The Buzzcocks will also take (more)...

The sixth season of "Doctor Who" is only a couple of months away, and now casting reports are starting to surface. Stand-up comedian Charlie Baker has signed on to appear in an episode playing a character known only as "Fat Man." Joining him in the episode is Dan Johnston, who is being described as "Thin Man." Baker, who is probably better known for his comedy work, has also starred in an episode of "The It Crowd" as well as a panelist on "Never Mind The Buzzcocks." Meanwhile, Johnston has previously appeared in "The Bill" (a long-running police drama in the United Kingdom) and "After You've Gone." In the upcoming sixth season, The Doctor (Matt Smith), Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill) will not only be traveling the galaxy but also the United States. The opening ...

Four more actors have announced their involvement in the next series of Doctor Who. The Doctor Who News Page reports that stand-up comedian Charlie Baker will appear in a forthcoming episode as 'Fat Man', according to his page at Debi Allen Associates. Baker previously starred in an episode of The It Crowd and has also featured as a panellist on Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Vic Murray Talent also lists Sold star Dan Johnston as playing 'Thin Man' in the episode. He has previously appeared in The Bill and a 2008 episode of BBC sitcom After You've Gone. (more)...