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Himesh Patel picks the most underrated project from his career

GO TO BAT: Actor tells Jacob Stolworthy about the project that never had its moment in the sun

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

The Assessment to The Dark Knight: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Alicia Vikander stars as a tantrumming parent-tester in a creepy dystopian thriller, and Heath Ledger is magnetic in Christopher Nolan’s terrific Batman epic

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Amazon Prime Video in May: Don't miss these new shows and movies

Here are five highlights coming soon

T3 · Apr 29, 2025

Best podcasts of the week: Serial tells the true tale of Free Willy’s titular whale

In this week’s newsletter: For its 13th season, the investigative titan explores the complicated story of Keiko. Plus: five of the best podcasts to dip into

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024

Himesh Patel rolls with the laughs on HBO’s The Franchise and goes to bat for The Aeronauts

British actor Himesh Patel speaks with The Independent on working with comedy legend Armando Iannucci and director Sam Mendes on new HBO comedy series The Franchise.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

Himesh Patel says having acne on EastEnders was ‘worst thing in the world’

‘It was rough,’ the actor said

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Himesh Patel ‘felt defective’ on EastEnders while having acne

He says there is ‘still more of a pressure for women’ when it comes to looks.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

The week in TV: The Franchise; Trump: The Criminal Conspiracy Case; Before; Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band – review

Armando Iannucci and Sam Mendes join forces for a bitter superhero spoof; Billy Crystal stars in a maddening yet watchable horror; plus, the Boss at his fist-pumping best, and a timely reminder of the dangers of a Trump victory

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2024

TV tonight: a ridiculously funny superhero movie spoof

Himesh Patel, Lolly Adefope and Jessica Hynes are just some of the top names in Armando Iannucci’s The Franchise. Plus: Bernardine Evaristo’s tale of forbidden love. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

‘It’s like Trump – how do you satirise something so ridiculous?’: Armando Iannucci’s hilarious superhero spoof

Foul-mouthed farce The Franchise is deliciously ironic, star-packed TV with more than a hint of Succession. Its stellar team talk about why making Marvel look ludicrous is actually an act of love

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024