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TV tonight: an Emmy-nominated US period drama finally lands on UK TV

The Emmy-nominated Fellow Travelers follows the clandestine relationship between Hawkins Fuller and Tim Laughlin in 50s’ Washington. Plus: Louis Theroux on Portrait Artist of the Year. Here’s what to watch tonight

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK · Oct 1

‘It’s like failing your driving test every week’: SNL UK stars on returning to one of the most brutal jobs in comedy

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: Despite some early scepticism, the UK’s first series of the legendary live sketch show was a joyous success. As it returns for a second run, its cast tell Lauren Morris about the high-octane nature of putting on a fresh, punchy night of entertainment every Saturday night

The Independent UK · Sep 12

Mo Gilligan reveals why he was followed by 'six police cars and helicopter'

The comedian told the story on the latest episode of the Louis Theroux Podcast

Evening Standard · Aug 5

I did an impression of Louis Theroux to his face on live TV. I’ve never cringed so much

TV MOMENTS OF THE YEAR: ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ has been one of the biggest success stories in British telly in 2026. And one of the greatest sketches of its first season had to be when the cast impersonated Louis Theroux, and then the man himself arrived to cheers from…

The Independent UK · Aug 4

From The Wizard of Oz to Trainspotting: 25 films to watch before you turn 25

As AI slop takes over our screens, what better antidote for enquiring minds than a magical film? We ask directors, producers and critics to pick one must-see movie for each year – from infancy to young adulthood

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

Edinburgh festival took £600k in Scottish taxpayer funding before moving to England

THE Edinburgh TV Festival received almost £600,000 in funding from the Scottish Government before its organisers announced it would be relocated to…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29

Shabaz Asks: Are Billionaires Bad? review – a hilarious spoof that’s like Philomena Cunk meets Louis Theroux

TikToker Shabaz Ali uses his uber-dry wit to make the mega-rich look ridiculous in this very silly satire

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

Olivia Wilde Reveals Her First Experience With ‘Creature’ Elon Musk As She Lays Into Him

"I really resent him now. I really deeply resent him," said Olivia Wilde about Elon Musk.

Bored Panda · Jul 23

Romesh, Mr Tumble and Louis Theroux’s lever of doom: The BBC advert dividing the nation

We thought the dodgy half-time show was the most divisive moment of the World Cup final... but then the BBC aired a starry new advert making the case for its cultural relevance

The Independent UK · Jul 20