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BBC

Strictly 2026 – Everything you need to know

13th June 2026 Max

Strictly Come Dancing returns this autumn with more sparkle, showstoppers and Saturday‑night magic as the BBC’s biggest entertainment series gears up for its 2026 run...

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SKY

Daisy May Cooper Rallies the Nation

12th June 2026 Max

Daisy May Cooper leads a spirited campaign rallying the nation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, joined by a lively task force of sporting and comedy talent...

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SKY

Sky Reveals First Teaser Trailer for Fightland

11th June 2026 Max

Sky drops the first teaser for Fightland, a gritty family crime drama packed with boxing tension, sharp betrayals, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s signature swagger...

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BBC

A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder will return

10th June 2026 Max

A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder returns with new mysteries, sharper twists and a fresh case that pushes Pip into even darker, more dangerous territory...

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ITV

ITV Week 25 Highlights 2026

10th June 2026 Max

ITV’s Week 25 lineup brings fresh dramas, returning favourites and lively entertainment across 6–12 June, offering a packed schedule of new stories and familiar faces...

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BBC announces Hercule, starring Edward Bluemel

8th June 2026 Max

The BBC unveils Hercule, with Edward Bluemel stepping into Poirot’s shoes — hopefully without tripping over that famously immaculate moustache...

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SKY

Dynamo Vs Houdini comes to Sky

8th June 2026 Max

Sky drops a first look at Dynamo Vs Houdini, where Dynamo returns with stunts so wild even Houdini might politely ask for a seatbelt...

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Channel 4

Jon Snow: A Last Big Story

6th June 2026 Max

In a new feature length documentary...

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EastEnders’ Libby Fox returns

6th June 2026 Max

Libby Fox returns to EastEnders as Belinda Owusu reprises her role for a short stint in June...

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5 Scales The Heights

4th June 2026 Max

5 has commissioned The Heights a 6 x 60’ scripted series...

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Channel 4

Still Waters returns to Channel 4

4th June 2026 Max

The series is the English-language version of Y Golau: Dŵr...

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Schitt’s Creek Coming to iPlayer

4th June 2026 Max

Hide your diamonds, hide your exes - Schitt’s Creek is coming to the BBC...

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ITV

ITV Week 24 Highlights 2026

4th June 2026 Max

Saturday 6 to Friday 12 June - 2026...

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Rebus Returns with Further Casting Announced

3rd June 2026 Max

Filming is underway on the second series of Rebus with Richard Rankin...

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Tip Toe

28th May 2026 Max

When mysterious, and insulting, oversized notes began appearing on the side of two ordinary houses...

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BBC’s Made Of Here Campaign

28th May 2026 Max

One of the North East’s best known screen stars has voiced a unique BBC film...

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Manosphere Messiahs

28th May 2026 Max

BBC Eye investigates the global expansion of the manosphere...

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ITV

ITV Week 23 Highlights 2026

27th May 2026 Max

Saturday 30 May to Friday 5 June - 2026...

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First look at serial killer mystery, The Dark

27th May 2026 Max

ITV has unveiled a selection of first-look images...

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Channel 4

Narrow Escapes Returns

23rd May 2026 Max

Narrow Escapes sails back onto Channel 4 from Monday 1 June...

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SKY

What to watch in Week 20

29th April 2026 Max

Unravel the mystery... or your sanity. FROM returns to Sky One and NOW...

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Sky Documentaries announces Savage Mountain

28th April 2026 Max

Sky Documentaries has announced a gripping new documentary...

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100 Years on Planet Earth to air on Friday 8 May

28th April 2026 Max

To mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, Kirsty Young presents...

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ITV

Secret Service

27th April 2026 Max

Acclaimed, award-winning actress Gemma Arterton...

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ITV

ITV Commissions Lunar Thriller First Woman

24th April 2026 Max

ITV’s Director of Drama Polly Hill has commissioned six part propulsive, lunar thriller...

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SKY

All episodes of Ponies coming to Sky & NOW 22 May

24th April 2026 Max

Audiences will be transported to 1970s Russia on 22 May...

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The Silence: CREEPIEST Moments – Doctor Who

23rd April 2026 Max

15 years ago, the Silence made their first appearance in #DoctorWho - or did they? I can't rememb......

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First-look Pictures – California Avenue

23rd April 2026 Max

a new drama from BAFTA Award-winning writer and director Hugo Blick...

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ITV

ITV Week 18 Highlights 2026

23rd April 2026 Max

Saturday 25 April to Friday 1 May - 2026...

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The Case is Not Closed

23rd April 2026 Max

ITV has officially confirmed the highly anticipated return...

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Ask the Lucasfilm Jedi Council

Q : Can you describe the process and use of screen tests during the selection process for a film?

Robin Gurland: Screen tests are traditionally the final phase of the audition process for lead or supporting lead roles. The actor being tested usually does one or two scenes completely “off book” and depending on the schedules of the other lead actors cast, often they will be brought in to do the scenes along with the actor being tested. Screen tests can get very elaborate with full hair and make-up, costume and lighting or fairly simple, but they are always shot on film.

From Ask the Jedi Council Archives – 1999

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