Radio Times

Radio Times magazine is the UK's number one quality entertainment guide, helping readers to find the best TV, radio, streaming content, podcasts, and films, each week. With unparalleled access to the biggest names in entertainment, combined with journalism from the best writers in broadcasting, incisive criticism, exclusive features, and original photo shoots, the magazine makes headlines every week. The comprehensive, easy-to-use listings cover over 100 channels. And the daily recommendations written by Radio Times’ TV experts help uncover the best things to watch and listen to on the small screen, including streaming services such as; BBC iPlayer, ITVX, All4, Apple +, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ , Britbox, Acorn and many more. If you enjoy radio, you will also find full national radio listings including Scotland, Wales, N Ireland and local English radio plus podcasts. Plus, a puzzles section, the unique letters pages, latest books reviews, travel guides and money advice. It not only makes Radio Times an indispensable weekly read but the absolute must guide to home entertainment.

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THIS WEEK • THE TEN BEST SHOWS TO WATCH, LISTEN TO & STREAM

TEN QUESTIONS WITH FIONA SHAW • The actor on the joys of a Cork Christmas, austere teachers and working with Richard Curtis

to create the magic of snow for TV

ADDICTED NATION • The UK food industry is tricking us into consuming more junk, says Dr Chris van Tulleken

Festive FINALE • We kick off our preview of this year’s Christmas TV treats with what’s sure to be a ratings hit for the BBC – the swansong of Gavin & Stacey

‘Merry CHRISTMAS, GROMIT!’ • Everyone’s favourite plasticine pals return

PUTTING ON THE glitz! • Is Craig Revel Horwood going soft? Are the pros too tough on the celebrities? Who should appear on the Christmas special? The Strictly judges have their say…

‘It’s just like A PARLOUR GAME’ • Keeping the show family friendly is the secret of its success, says executive producer Tim Key

Essence of Christmas • We give people the escape they need, says Heidi Thomas

It’s time FOR SOME JOY • Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat promise a Christmas mystery, a new friend and a dinosaur…

LOOK WHAT’S NEW IN 2025!

THE BEATLES CONQUER AMERICA • Their era-defining US tour is captured in a new documentary, but what more is there to say and see of the Fab Four? Plenty, says director David Tedeschi…

HISTORY ON A LOOP • Wolf Hall’s contemporary relevance couldn’t be more clear: self-serving leaders are here to stay

CHANGING FORTUNES • Are the paths of the big Manchester clubs beginning to converge once again, asks Simon Barnes

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A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS • Hugh Dennis meets people whose lives have been turned around thanks to Radio 4’s Christmas Appeal

HONOURABLE MEMBERS? • A vast archive of interviews yields an insider’s view of life as an MP

Streams of Conscıousness • Will podcasters change their approach to President Trump?

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