Who is on Celebrity Bear Hunt? The line-up revealed as show begins on Netflix Discover the star-studded line-up as Celebrity Bear Hunt premieres on Netflix, offering a thrilling adventure Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025
Go Back to Where You Came From review: should this be called 'I'm a Bigot, Get Me Out of Here!'? 3.5/5 Channel 4’s new documentary sends a group of people with anti-immigration views over to exactly where refugees come from, to see if this changes their views, with mixed results Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025
TV tonight: the return of private school comedy drama Boarders It’s the start of term at St Gilbert’s, with a new headteacher in charge. Plus: Channel 4’s controversial documentary Go Back to Where You Came From. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025
Producers of Channel 4 immigration show deny claim it platforms racists Go Back to Where You Came From has been criticised by charities for giving stage to extreme racist views The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
‘The best screen Thatcher yet?’: the art (and craft) of playing the former PM Harriet Walter’s acclaimed portrayal is the latest of many screen versions. So how do you create the Thatcher persona? The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
Here’s a shocking finding, gen Z: democracy isn’t perfect According to a new poll, half of our 13- to 27-year-olds can’t see the point of all those time-wasting elections and parliaments. Why do they not know that authoritarianism is worse? The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
The week in TV: Brian and Maggie; Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis; Paradise; Mo – review Harriet Walter and Steve Coogan star as Margaret Thatcher and her friend turned foe; Idris Elba fronts a harrowing study of street crime; there are riddles aplenty in a new US thriller; and art echoes life in the bittersweet Mo The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
Big Boys season 3: release date, cast, plot, trailer and everything you need to know about the final series Big Boys season 3 follows Dylan Llewellyn and Jon Pointing as students Jack and Danny through their final year at university. WhatToWatch · Feb 1, 2025
Go Back to Where You Came From: this in-your-face asylum seeker experiment is deeply cringe-inducing TV Participants in Channel 4’s new show recreate the journeys made by refugees for entertainment. It’s awkward watching, and feels like a pointless endeavour The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025
Channel 4 may have violated Sexual Offences Act with deepfake video of Scarlett Johansson Legal experts say that decision to show AI-generated lingerie footage of the Black Widow actor in documentary may break law The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025
Archbishop of York ‘categorically rejects’ bullying and coercion allegations Stephen Cottrell denies bullying members of a committee to secure the Bishop of Liverpool’s appointment. The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025
If we listen to how gen Z really feel about democracy they might stop telling us they prefer authoritarianism New research from broadcaster Channel 4 reveals a troubling trend towards support for authoritarianism among young people in the UK. The report “Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust” found that 52% of the 2,000 13-27 year olds surveyed would agree that “the UK would be better with a strong leader… The Conversation · Jan 30, 2025
UK must avoid becoming an ‘American news swamp’, Channel 4 chief executive warns Alex Mahon made the comments at a Royal Television Society event. Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025
Channel 4 boss calls for TV industry to unite against profit-seeking ‘tech titans’ Alex Mahon accuses firms such as TikTok, Meta and YouTube of ‘wanton abandonment of the pursuit of truth’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2025 Young people say they’d elect a ‘strong leader’. I say give more of them the vote Given what gen Z have been through, it’s no wonder they’re not impressed by democracy. But giving them a real stake in it could change everything, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025 Timeline of events around Russell Brand allegations and the BBC review The BBC said it has apologised to staff who felt ‘unable to raise’ complaints about Brand.
Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025 Meet Ella Maisy Purvis, breakout star of Channel 4's Patience Ella Maisy Purvis tells us about her breakthrough in Patience, the autism she shares with her character, and why she wants to be the next Q
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025 Prue Leith's Great British Bake Off replacement has been revealed The 84-year-old said the show’s filming schedule had become too intense
Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025 Prue Leith to be replaced by longtime friend on new charity Bake Off series Presenters Kate Garraway, Gloria Hunniford and Sarah Beeny are among the stars hoping to impress on the upcoming show.
Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025 Celebrity Bake Off announces Prue Leith’s replacement in major judging shake-up The line-up for the celebrity installment has also been revealed
WhatToWatch · Jan 30, 2025 The Great British Bake Off announces new judge as Prue Leith is replaced The Great British Bake Off will see Paul Hollywood team up with a new judge when The Great Celebrity Bake Off returns
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025 Brian and Maggie on Channel 4 review: Thatcher as object of affection? Really? 3/5 Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter are a captivating double-act in this effective period piece, but it plays it a little cosy to the Iron Lady
The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2025 Brian and Maggie review – it’s a real worry when Margaret Thatcher seems this admirable You can tell how corrupt our recent politicians have been by how attractive Harriet Walter’s portrayal of the ex-PM seems alongside Steve Coogan in this drama based on a scorching TV interview
The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025 Steve Coogan shines in Brian and Maggie, a love letter to the political interview 4/5 In his latest TV show, writer James Graham turns his attention to the 1989 showdown between journalist Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025 Gen Z yearning for fascism? It's grim — but I'm not surprised It may sound shocking that half of Britain’s young people want authoritarian rule, but there’s a social theory that explains it