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Russell Tovey in Doctor Who

Russell Tovey: 'Doctor Who changed my life 20 years ago - now I'm back'

Channel: TV TV December 3, 2025
Belinda Chandra played by Varada Sethu in Dctor Who

'I'm Doctor Who's new companion – I had the weight of 60 years on my shoulders'

Channel: TV TV April 14, 2025
A gloomy view of Albert Square with the EastEnders logo over it.

EastEnders legend reveals hiding jaw-dropping return was like a spy thriller

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders April 7, 2025
From ITV Studios  VERA SR9 Episode 1  Pictured: BRENDA BLETHYN as DCI Vera Stanhope.   This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above. Once made available by ITV plc Picture Desk, this photograph can be reproduced once only up until the transmission [TX] date and no reproduction fee will be charged. Any subsequent usage may incur a fee. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk.  This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Plc Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures  For further information please contact: Patrick.smith@itv.com 0207 1573044

Brenda Blethyn: 'Fans are devastated about Vera ending – one cried to me'

Channel: TV TV December 17, 2024
Karen Hauer and Jayde Adams on Strictly Come Dancing, dancing together on the dancefloor and holding hands

Jayde Adams refuses to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2 years after exit

Channel: TV TV December 12, 2024

Will Best responds to accusations he was 'too harsh' on Big Brother

Channel: TV TV October 2, 2024
Russell T Davies and Millie Gibson stood beside the Rovers from Coronation Street

'Please leave Coronation Street!' Doctor Who boss desperate to 'snap up' stars

Channel: Coronation Street Coronation Street June 25, 2024
From ITV The Fortune Hotel: on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Aisha & Sam, Susan & Jen, Gary & Lesley, Jo-Ann & Will, Tommy & Scott, Stephen Mangan, Chloe & Louie, Cherish & Jae, Dan & Claire, Abbie & Tracey, Michael & Adam This photograph is (C) ITV Plc and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: michael.taiwo1@itv.com

If The Traitors had you gripped ITV's new game show will have you hooked

Channel: TV TV May 9, 2024
Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023,25-12-2023,Christmas Special,Picture Shows: The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa),**STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 12TH DECEMBER 2023**,BBC Studios 2023,James Pardon

Russell T. Davies: 'I thought Doctor Who lost Ncuti Gatwa to James Bond'

Channel: TV TV May 7, 2024

I'm a jellyologist at London Aquarium and this is what it's like

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle November 3, 2023

Dara Ó Briain admits his children are divided when it comes to his astronomy passion

Channel: Entertainment Entertainment July 27, 2023
Photo of WHAM!

Andrew Ridgley reveals his response to the moment George Michael came out to him

Channel: TV TV July 20, 2023

Nick Offerman reveals impact of homophobic hate over his gay character in The Last Of Us

Channel: TV TV June 26, 2023

Trevor Nelson spills on how he once got Beyonce to perform for free

Channel: Music Music May 30, 2023

Gary Lineker: I was always very relaxed during Match Of The Day suspension drama

Channel: TV TV May 25, 2023
Ukrainian singer, actress, and TV presenter Tina Karol speaks during a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on May 16, 2022, as part of her world tour to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Ukrainian Eurovision star singing in final as act of 'resistance'

Channel: TV TV May 12, 2023
Sixty Seconds comp for Sinead Kennan

Sinéad Keenan on replacing Nicola Walker, facing off with DI Sunny, and celebrity tipping

Channel: TV TV April 3, 2023

Lemar on the evolving nature of TV talent shows

Channel: TV TV April 3, 2023

Radio 1 DJ Jordan North talks about the 'brutal' challenges on his new show

Channel: TV TV March 14, 2023

As Gogglebox turns ten, Sid from the Siddiquis talks all things telly

Channel: TV TV March 10, 2023