Jimmy Carr ‘loved’ Saudi Arabia comedy gig despite human rights criticism The 53-year old performed at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in October The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
‘The Kind Of House I Would Like.’ How Rob Reiner (Inadvertently) Bought His Pal Norman Lear’s LA Home The Brentwood home carries deep ties to television and political history. Cinemablend · Dec 16, 2025
Tadej Pogačar has never been nominated for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year – why not? The Slovenian is arguably the greatest sportsperson in the world right now, but has been snubbed Cycling Weekly · Dec 16, 2025
6 of the best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, and more (December 16–December 21) From Fallout season 2 to F1: The Movie and much more besides... Total Film · Dec 16, 2025
They thought their father abandoned them. A chance encounter set them on a much darker path Dotty Carroll had been telling her children for decades that their father, George, had gone out for cigarettes one day and never returned. But then a chance meeting started the siblings down a path to the truth, Sheila Flynn writes The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
The fright before Christmas: it’s the 10 most terrifying festive TV spookfests Shrieking Victorian phantoms, dastardly occultists and Christopher Lee’s vast head … here we reveal the finest Christmas chillers there ever were The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025
Will Still reveals Sunderland talks - and the very personal reasons behind his decision to leave Lens for Southampton Will Still's time at St. Mary's was very brief but came about due to his partner's battle with serious illness. FourFourTwo · Dec 16, 2025
First Thing: Donald Trump sues BBC for up to $10bn over January 6 speech edit President accuses broadcaster of ‘deceptive’ editing. Plus, music labels embrace AI despite artists’ concerns The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025
Reform UK welcomes backing from adult film star Bonnie Blue Reform MP Danny Kruger says the party wants votes “wherever we can get them”. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025
Ministers look at depoliticising top BBC jobs as Farage rides high in polls Crucial talks begin on corporation’s future amid efforts to protect it from government influence The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025
After Jubal Crossed Some Major Lines In FBI’s Fall FInale, Jeremy Sisto Revealed Two Emotional Moments That ‘Weren’t Even Scripted’ Jubal may have to face consequences for this one. Cinemablend · Dec 16, 2025
I Just Rewatched True Blood, And It's Changed My Feelings About Stranger Things Ending Maybe 5 season is enough. Cinemablend · Dec 16, 2025
It: Welcome to Derry creator confirms season 2 will feature younger versions of season 1 characters So long, Losers! Total Film · Dec 16, 2025
Netflix cancels popular new series after just one season Decision branded ‘cowardly’ after series faced condemnation by Pentagon officials The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
T3 · Dec 16, 2025 Sci-fi fans get an early surprise – Amazon brings Fallout Season Two forward to TODAY The most eagerly-awaited sci-fi series in streaming history arrives early
Tom’s Guide · Dec 16, 2025 3 best Netflix thriller miniseries to binge-watch in one weekend Our guide on the three best thriller miniseries to binge-watch on Netflix now.
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025 ‘Watered down’ plans for STV news revamp still ‘bad for journalism’, says union The broadcaster now proposes 30% of its teatime news programme in the north will have content specific to the area.
Tom’s Guide · Dec 16, 2025 Netflix top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth binge-watching this week (Dec. 16-22) Our weekly guide to the three best series in Netflix's top 10 shows list right now, including the long-awaited return of "Stranger Things" and more.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025 ITV unveil cast for ambitious Emmerdale and Coronation Street crossover episode Fan favourites such as David Platt, Tracy Barlow, Liam Cavanagh, Aaron Dingle, and Lisa Swain will all feature in an episode centred around a devastating car crash
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025 BBC right to ‘stand firm’ in face of Trump lawsuit, says minister Stephen Kinnock said the broadcaster had been ‘very clear that there is no case to answer’ when it came to accusations of libel.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025 UK politics: Employment rights bill set to become law after Lords backing – as it happened Legislation clears upper house after Tories and cross-benchers drop opposition to lifting compensation cap
WhatToWatch · Dec 16, 2025 TV Spy — The Lowdown, 9-1-1: Lone Star, and all the US dramas you can watch on UK services: December 20-26 There are loads of great US dramas you can watch in the UK this week.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025 BBC vows to defend itself in $10bn Donald Trump lawsuit President claims broadcaster ‘intentionally, maliciously and deceptively’ edited 6 January speech before Capitol attack
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025 How might the BBC be funded if the licence fee is scrapped? As green paper on corporation’s charter renewal is launced, what funding options might be under consideration?
The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2025 Donald Trump sues BBC for up to $10bn over edit of January 6 speech President accuses corporation of ‘intentionally, maliciously and deceptively’ editing speech in Panorama broadcast