1 week ago ‘Melancholy magic’: how Judi Dench and a host of stars came under the spell of the greatest comedy in history

The Twelfth Night Reunion gathers some of the grandest names in British theatre, including Simon Callow and Stephen Fry, to explain why Shakespeare’s play continues to bewitch audiencesMany of us decline into our dotage. Actors slip into their anecdotage. Two of the best programmes in the rather arid TV Christmas schedules featured Judi Dench touchingly reminiscing about her love of Shakespeare. The great dame is also one of the glittering ensemble in The Twelfth Night Reunion, a one-off event conceived and hosted by Gyles Brandreth and recorded at the Orange Tree in Richmond, London, a year ago, where a group of actors share their memories of the play.Now available on YouTube, it is like an upmarket version of The Graham Norton Show with two heart-stopping moments.The Twelfth Night Reunion is on YouTube Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Aston Villa chief points finger at Premier League over 'favouritism' ahead of Arsenal clash

An Aston Villa executive has called out the Premier League over its demanding Christmas schedule which will see the Villans play two games away from home over the course of 72 hours

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3 w. ago Good Morning Britain viewers slam 'worst ITV schedule ever' on Christmas

Good Morning Britain viewers were left fuming on Christmas Day after they discovered the ITV morning programmes had been pre-recorded

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3 w. ago Good Morning Britain viewers fume over 'absolutely dire' ITV Christmas schedule

Viewers weren't impressed with the pre-recorded festive episodes.

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3 w. ago Christmas Day 2025: BBC schedule today, from Call the Midwife to Amandaland

From festive specials of much-loved shows to new dramas and family-friendly viewing, the BBC has got Christmas covered

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3 w. ago NBA Christmas Day schedule – when and where to watch all five games

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3 w. ago Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O'Carroll makes desperate plea to BBC bosses after sitcom blasted for 'ruining the Christmas TV schedule'

Brendan O'Carroll, 70, who is best known for playing the comedic Irish matriarch, said that he would love to bring back his axed talk show, All Round To Mrs Brown's.

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3 w. ago PDC World Darts Championships 2026: Christmas break, results, format, schedule, when is Luke Littler's next match?

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3 w. ago BBC ‘has no projects planned’ with David Walliams after he was dropped by publisher over alleged misconduct

BBC says it has no plans for future projects with David Walliams but will not be dropping him from its Christmas schedule

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3 w. ago Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders Christmas and New Year schedule in full

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4 w. ago BBC under pressure to axe David Walliams' panel show appearance

The BBC is coming under pressure to remove episodes featuring David Walliams from its Christmas schedule after the children's author was dropped by publisher HarperCollins

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4 w. ago BBC under pressure to rip up Christmas TV schedule after David Walliams 'harassment' allegations: Star set to feature in Boxing Day special and two of his book adaptations will be shown today

The broadcaster appeared to rule out any further projects with the children's author after he was dropped by his publisher HarperCollins amid harassment allegations.

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4 w. ago What time does Coronation Street air on Christmas Day? Festive schedule and spoilers revealed

Coronation Street has been a staple on ITV's Christmas schedule for 65 years and there's no signs of the drama stopping in Weatherfield as the festive season kicks off again

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4 w. ago What time does Emmerdale air on Christmas Day? Festive schedule and spoilers revealed

Emmerdale fans have a lot to look forward to on the ITV soap this Christmas - and this is when they can tune in as all the drama unfolds over the festive period

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4 w. ago What time is EastEnders on on Christmas Day? Festive schedule and spoilers revealed

In keeping with tradition, EastEnders is gearing up for an explosive Christmas special but the schedule has had a bit of a shakeup over the course of the festive period

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4 w. ago ‘I’m going to scream!’: how to survive (and maybe even enjoy) your family Christmas

From preparing safe topics to taking silly games, we ask the experts how to avoid falling out with your nearest and dearest – before, during and after the big day• I threw a potato. Mum brandished a knife – would whole-family therapy save our Christmas?Plan breaks in your schedule Spending time with difficult family members requires careful planning, says Katie Rose, a therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the founder of TherapEast. “If you’re going to stay with somebody for three or four days, find ways to politely give yourself a break. Go for lunch with friends who live locally, or book a ticket to a museum or a National Trust place so that you have ways of getting yourself out of the house.” Tamara Hoyton, a senior practitioner for Relate at Family Action, agrees that scheduling breaks is a good strategy. “Arrange a trip out, or offer to cook so that you’re away from the living room where everyone else ...

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4 w. ago Beloved BBC show Mandy pulled from Christmas schedule in last minute shake

The Mandy Christmas special has been pulled from BBC's festive schedule just days before it was due to air, with Beetlejuice moved up to fill the slot

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