Reviews

Twenty Twenty Six viewers deliver reviews on new series as Hugh Bonneville's Ian Fletcher returns

Is the new series a hit?

Twenty Twenty Six review – The two Hughs are a delight in this hit and miss W1A spin-off

Hugh Bonneville and Hugh Skinner are in charge of putting on the next World Cup in John Morton’s latest satire

Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy review – BBC doc misses every opportunity to go somewhere new

The scandal-hit life of the ‘King of Pop’ falls under the microscope in this wholly unnecessary new three-part documentary

Euphoria season 3 review – Generation-defining show paints a clear-eyed, unflattering portrait of modern America

Sam Levinson’s drama returns after a four-year hiatus, with its cast – from Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya to Jacob Elordi – now Hollywood’s hottest young talents

The Boys: Vought Rising Creator Promises to Take an L.A. Confidential Approach to WWII

Superheroes would not exist without World War II. Sure, Superman debuted three years before the bombing of Pearl Harbor prompted the U.S. to join the battle, and was influenced more by economic and im

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s Iran threats: ‘The most dangerous episode of the Celebrity Apprentice yet’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s threat ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ hours before a ceasefire Late-night hosts reacted to a late-stage ceasefire with Iran, after Donald Trump promised “a

TV Premiere Dates: 2026 Calendar

Wondering when your favorite shows are coming back and what new series you can look forward to? We’ve got you covered with the Den of Geek 2026 TV Premiere Dates Calendar, where we keep track of TV se

Copenhagen review: Dazzling but mind-boggling play about quantum theory

Alex Kingston stars in this look at the universe, physics and human behaviour

20 Nerds Share the Nerdiest Moment of Their Life

What qualifies as a nerd nowadays? It seems the term went from a derogatory description to a near compliment, yet not everyone ‘nerds out’ about everything they like. To actually have a moment of, let

Movie Details That Only Make Sense After You Know the Twist

Some movies are designed to be experienced twice. The first time, you follow the story as it unfolds. The second time, you start noticing everything that was hiding in plain sight. From subtle dialogu

20 People Share Their “10/10, No Notes” Movie

There is no such thing as a “perfect movie,” since the people that make films are just as human as you and I, and we are all prone to mistakes. We are also prone to like things more than others, so wh

16 Films That Changed Their Whole Ending at the Last Minute

Movies often begin production with a firm ending in mind, yet things can change depending on a variety of factors. Behind the scenes, endings can change due to test screenings, studio pressure, or a s

BBC breached editorial standards over BAFTAs racial slur

The inclusion of a racial slur during the broadcast of the BAFTAs was a breach of the BBC's editorial standards, a review has found.

Inter Alia review: A triumphant, freewheeling turn by Rosamund Pike

After it was a hit at the National last year, Pike reprises her role as a judge entangled in toxic masculinity at Wyndham’s Theatre

The Testaments review – This is Bridgerton meets Lord of the Flies, a young adult epic for the ages

Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday are terrific as the fresh-faced ingenues of this powerful sequel to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s posts: ‘The only president who teases a bombing the same way ABC promotes episodes’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s unhinged social media posts about Iran and a very strange edition of the White House Easter egg roll Late-night hosts reacted to Donald Trump’s expletive-laden socia

Janet says it’s time for a robot to take over one of the most frustrating household jobs… 🛏️

This BBC sitcom returning after nine years is a must-watch hidden gem

'Yes no very good...'

APRIL FOOLS: Joe Lycett

Welcome to White Wine Question Time - and we're continuing to search around in out cellar of almost 500 episodes to pull out some of the very best episodes from our ever-growing archive. Each Tuesda

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling is the first celebrity to join Ike Barinholtz in a lovable new series. Plus: a moreish pod about being single in your 30s “Oh, this is a quizshow?!” exclaims Mindy Kaling, not so much mal

Saturday Night Live: Jack Black’s fifth time as host leads to standout episode

The comedian/musician joins a rare club in an episode filled with surprise cameos and genuinely funny skits Jack Black has had a nearly 27 year relationship with Saturday Night Live, first showing up

‘Taking my clothes off is my whole life!’ Bryan Cranston on the glorious gross-out return of Malcolm in the Middle

TV’s most outrageous family is back – and for the Breaking Bad icon, it’s a great excuse to let rip ... and get naked again. The stars talk skivvies, chugging raw meat and being stung in the crotch by

Slough Comes Alive: Hundreds Join High-Energy Flash Mob Showcasing Town’s Cultural Power

Wednesday 1 April, 2026 Slough’s High Street and Salt Hill Park became stages for an extraordinary show of unity, creativity and pride this Saturday, 28th The event brought together over 100 dancers

Archer Wickerman at Beltain Fire Festival 2026

Wednesday 1 April, 2026 EMBARGOED: Not for broadcast or publication until 4.00pm on Saturday 2 May 2026 Butser Ancient Farm's bestselling Beltain festival returns to the slopes of the South Downs on

Anatomical Concepts Renews Three Year Sponsorship for Adaptive Heavyweights Competition at Stirling

Tuesday 31 March, 2026 Ceangail CIC, the not‑for‑profit social enterprise behind Stirling Highland Games, is proud to announce that Anatomical Concepts Stirling Highland Games continues to champion i

Inspirational Women - Brenda Edwards - An Episode from the Cellar

For the last of March's Inspirational Women episodes we're looking back to 2023 and our chat with Brenda Edwards. From X Factor to the West End and spot on the Loose Women panel Brenda has kept movi

John Oliver on Maga’s love for Viktor Orbán: ‘For them, Orbán is a blueprint’

The Last Week Tonight host examined the rightwing Hungarian leader’s slow domestic coup as a model for Republican leaders On the latest episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver looked into the reign

Dwayne Fields, explorer

Dwayne Fields is an explorer and broadcaster who was appointed the UK’s Chief Scout in 2024. He is the first black Briton to reach the Magnetic North Pole. His television work includes fronting the s

Reacher star Alan Ritchson acted in self-defense in neighbor fight, Tennessee police say

Investigation concludes actor will not face criminal charges, with Ritchson also declining to pursue a potential charge against his neighbor The Reacher star Alan Ritchson will not face criminal charg

Simon Callow stars in a new film about William Beveridge

Tuesday 24 March, 2026 PRESS RELEASE The Man With The Plan Sands Films announce the release of The Man With The Plan, their latest film, written and directed by Christine Edzard and starring Simon C

8-year-old raises £7,410 for school playground

Monday 16 March, 2026 A primary school pupil in West London who raised £7,410 to fund new playground equipment for younger children has opened the climbing frame his fundraising made possible. Eight-

Twisted Yoga review – a wild exposé of a tantric sex cult

This three-part documentary about women who were exploited and duped into sex work is filled with astonishing detail – while being sensitive to its interviewees You are invited to an exclusive yoga re

Creativity for a cause: Charity art exhibition brings community together

Friday 13 March, 2026 The Chilterns Neuro Centre is celebrating the success of its vibrant Pop-Up Art Weekend, which welcomed more than 1,000 visitors and raised over £23,000 to support people in the

'Together | Apart' - Upcoming Exhibition by Neuk Collective

Friday 6 March, 2026 Neuk Collective is proud to present "Together | Apart", a mixed media exhibition at Project Ability, Glasgow, opening 18 April 2026 (Private view on 23 April). Bringing together

Inspirational Women - Pop Star Turned Horticulturalist, Kim Wilde - An Episode from the Cellar

Throughout March we're celebrating inspirational women, and where better to start than 80s pop star turned award-winning horticulturalist, Kim Wilde. In this episode, Kim takes us through her incredi

Couples' Conversations from the Cellar: Torvill & Dean

Well we had to didn't we? Throughout February we're celebrating the best of the couples' conversations we've shared over the past seven years, and with the Winter Olympics under way in Italy we're re

The 20 best podcasts of 2025

Can Bill Nighy solve your life problems? Why are comedians moonlighting as detectives? And what happens when an AI steals your heart? This year’s most addictive podcasts … 20 Continue reading...

Something from the Cellar: Lynda La Plante

Over the next five Tuesdays we're holding our own mini literature festival. We've delved deep in the archive to find some of the very best authors we've spoken to over the past seven years, and what a

Penny Lancaster on menopause, blending families, and role-model Rod

Welcome to a brand new episode of White Wine Question Time. Penny Lancaster takes a break from her Special Constable policing duties to join us for three glasses of wine and answer three thought pro

Dawn O'Porter on choosing love, building resilience, and finding a new path

Today, we're joined by an author and presenter who proves that passion, resilience and drive can get you over life's hardest hurdles - even when some look insurmountable: it's the fabulous Dawn O'Port

Something from the Cellar: Louise Redknapp

A few weeks ago, a true gem of UK pop music put her new album out - so we thought this was a perfect time to revisit our conversation with a woman who dominated the charts in the 90s as part of the po

Something from the Cellar: Judy Murray

To celebrate the end of another special Wimbledon tennis tournament, we're revisiting a conversation with a true trailblazer in British tennis. She also perfectly encapsulates what it means to show re

Sam Ryder on a life of music, embarrassing first date mishaps, and rocking out with your heroes

Joining us today is a singer and songwriter who’s gone from living paycheck to paycheck while posting cover videos online to Eurovison success and playing Wembley alongside bona fide rock legends. It’

Something from the Cellar: Candace Bushnell

Today, we're so happy to be revisiting a conversation with a woman who helped redefine how an entire generation of women saw themselves, their aspirations and their sexuality. It's only the bloody aut

Tom Parker-Bowles on his wilder days, the difficulties of sudden fame, and the joys of food

Today, we're joined by a writer, presenter, and author who has lived under the glare of public scrutiny since his mother began a relationship with our now-king – something he's handled with admirable

Something from the Cellar: Anastacia

It's the 4th of July this weekend for our friend across the Pond, so we wanted to celebrate two American guests who represent their country in the best possible way! First up, the phenomenal singer-so

Something from the Cellar: Bez

It's one of the biggest week in the UK summer, because Glastonbury's here! And to celebrate, there was only one episode we could revisit - an epic, hilarious, often heartfelt conversation with a man w