In Pictures: Esther Rantzen, the formidable campaigner for young and old Dame Esther Rantzen took up unfashionable causes after becoming first known for presenting whimsical show That’s Life. Evening Standard · Sep 30
Esther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86 Rantzen announced lung cancer diagnosis in 2023 and became a vocal assisted-dying campaigner The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Scottish screen sector boom brings questions over jobs and overtourism The Traitors and big film shoots help boost economy but some highlight lack of opportunities for local talent The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
I have a new favourite medical drama – and now I want to have a nasty accident in Pittsburgh The Pitt is on a different level – it’s not so much like watching drama as being in one, writes Adrian Chiles The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Netizens Share Sharp Reactions After President Donald Trump Appears To Doze Off On Live TV Donald Trump appeared to lower his head and close his eyes during a live Fox News broadcast, prompting online speculation as officials discussed a proposed $15 billion Iowa steel plant. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Amandaland 2026 Christmas special announced as BBC hit comedy returns with Lucy Punch It’s time to return to ‘So-Ha’ for Christmas again this year The Independent UK · Sep 30
Amandaland to return for 2026 Christmas special, BBC announces The popular Motherland spin-off stars Lucy Punch as Amanda, who is forced to adapt to a new life following her divorce Evening Standard · Sep 30
Sunny Hostin Backs DA's No-Charge Decision in Cornell 'Gang Rape' Case, Claims 'No Way' Charges Could Be Filed Sunny Hostin questioned coverage of allegations against seven Cornell fraternity members, contrasting a woman's 2024 account with claims in a later civil lawsuit as prosecutors review the case again International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Loose Women star Kaye Adams to make radio return after BBC departure The Loose Women star was removed from BBC Radio Scotland last year due to allegations about her behaviour The Independent UK · Sep 30
Kaye Adams lands new radio role after being axed from BBC job Kaye Adams is set to return to radio after she was taken off BBC Radio Scotland last year reportedly due to allegations about her behaviour The National (Scotland) · Sep 30
All at Sea review – faked death of ‘canoe man’ inspires waves of intrigue Fictionalising the true story of John Darwin, Alison Carr’s gripping two-hander follows the unexpected consequences of its antihero’s bid to escape debts The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Shane Richie blames media ‘baiting’ as EastEnders star banned from driving for speeding Actor, 62, says he has been pursued daily by photographers because he is going through a ‘very public’ divorce Evening Standard · Sep 30
Michael Sheen reveals ‘disadvantage’ he faced filming Celebrity Traitors ‘Good Omens’ star is one of 21 stars competing on ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ this year The Independent UK · Sep 30
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 Michael Rapaport Spells Out 'H-A-T-E' in Foul-Mouthed Ms. Rachel Attack: 'You Hate Jews' Michael Rapaport has criticised Ms Rachel in an Instagram video parodying her educational content, accusing her of antisemitism and misinformation amid backlash over her Gaza advocacy.
Evening Standard · Sep 30 Emma Willis hits out at 'judgy' Strictly critics after Josh Widdicombe backlash Widdicombe was accused of being a ‘spare part’ and making a series of live blunders
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Original Ted Lasso star left ‘devastated’ after being killed off series Beloved character has been on Apple TV series since very first season
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 Sunny Hostin Under Fire for Questioning Cornell Rape Accuser While Defending 7 Suspects Sunny Hostin has drawn online criticism after discussing why prosecutors initially declined to charge seven men accused in a Cornell sexual-assault case, which has since been reopened.
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Matthew Perry had ‘feeling of emptiness’ he could not fill, says sister in Netflix documentary Mia Perry Bowick speaks about her brother’s struggle with addiction in new Netflix series
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 Celebrity Traitors Stars 'Paranoid' BBC Edit Will Make Them Look Bad as Cast Begs to See Footage Early Richard Osman says celebrities in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors are nervous about how the BBC will portray them after being denied advance access to finished episodes
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 SKF advert review – let’s hope this dull AI Greta Garbo is not the future Swedish-American actor exhumed for bizarre, humourless 99 seconds that give us another reason to resent AI
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30 ABC finance journalist Alan Kohler to retire after three decades as Jim Chalmers says he will be ‘really missed’ The 74-year-old says he is leaving to spend more time with his family, including his six grandchildren
Latin Times · Sep 30 Rubio Reaffirms Election Goal for Venezuela, but Timetable Remains Unclear Rubio says the U.S. is working with Venezuela's 2015 Assembly on elections, but no date exists. What talks, oil deals and protests reveal.
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Joanne McNally warns Celebrity Traitors comedians will ‘throw each other under the bus’ There are six comedians taking part in series 2 of Celebrity Traitors, which starts on Thursday
Evening Standard · Sep 29 Joanne McNally says Celebrity Traitors comedians will ‘throw each other under the bus’ The comedian is one of 21 famous faces entering the castle for the second series of the BBC reality show, which returns this week