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Huge 80s TV detective series reboot gets new cast including Harry Potter legend

Filming starts this month!

Hadrian's Wall: The Final Frontier Of The Ancient Roman Empire | Full History Hit Series

Tristan Hughes goes on a journey along Hadrian's Wall, visiting some of its greatest sites. Meeting experts to learn more about the Wall's history and the ground-breaking new archaeological discoveries, that continue to tell us more about what life must have been like on this far-flung frontier almost 2,000 years ago. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, whenever you want it. Available on all devices: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and iOs & Android. We're offering a special discount to History Hit for our subscribers, get 50% off your first 3 months with code YOUTUBE: https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=YouTube2024 #historyhit #hadrianswall #romanhistory

Alex Edelman Tells The Story Of Koko The Gorilla | Alex Edelman: Just for Us | HBO

A legend to all. The HBO Original Comedy Special #AlexEdelman: Just for Us is streaming on ABOUT HBO HBO is home to the shows and films that everyone is talking about, from groundbreaking series and documentaries to the biggest blockbuster movies. About Max: Max is the culture-defining entertainment service for every mood. With a variety of genres that include your favorite series and movies from iconic brands and treasured franchises, it delivers irresistible stories every time. From reuniting with life-long favorites to uncovering new ones you haven’t discovered yet, there's something for every moment, every feeling, every you. It’s all here. Iconic series, award-winning movies, fresh originals, and family favorites featuring the worlds of Harry Potter, the DC Universe, and HBO. Discover the best entertainment for every mood. Introducing Max – the one to watch. #WarnerBrosDiscovery #streamonmax #theonetowatch SUBSCRIBE TO HBO https://streamonm.ax/3NXRAba GET MAX https://streamonm.ax/Max MORE HBO Official Site: https://itsh.bo/dotcom Follow HBO on Instagram: https://itsh.bo/instagram Follow HBO on TikTok: https://itsh.bo/tiktok Follow HBO on Twitter: https://itsh.bo/twitter Like HBO on Facebook: https://itsh.bo/facebook

Battle of the Bagpipes, review: Sky Arts’ amiable series has plenty of puff

Settle down to Battle of the Bagpipes (Sky Arts) and enjoy Scotland’s most mellifluous sound. No, not the music, but the voice of actor Bill Paterson providing the narration for this series which follows civilian and military pipe bands as they each compete for glory. Bagpipes are not universally loved. In one of those quotes that makes the rounds ...

'My Lady Jane' Series: The Young Adult Novels That Inspired The Show

Prime Video’s whimsical historical series My Lady Jane is based on a series of novels by Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows, and Cynthia Hand. The trilogy loosely reimagines historical periods with a fantasy-adventure twist, a style that has helped to situate the series in a slightly different space to its alt-history contemporaries. For more on the show itself, our review explains why it’s a decent binge but unmemorable overall, but the books are much...

Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault among couples at day seven of Wimbledon

Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault among couples at day seven of Wimbledon - Sports broadcaster Gabby Logan and her husband, former rugby union player Kenny Logan, were also among those spotted at the Championships.

What time are Stray Kids on stage at BST Hyde Park?

What time are Stray Kids on stage at BST Hyde Park? - The South Korean K-Pop boyband is taking to the London stage on Sunday, July 14

20 facts you might not know about 'Young Frankenstein'

Usually a figure of horror, Mel Brooks managed to turn him into a figure of comedy. Walk this way to 20 facts about Young Frankenstein for your enjoyment.

How 'The Boys' Star Laz Alonso Lost 40 Pounds After Covid Weight Gain

The actor knows what it's like to fall for Uber Eats

Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 tour in chaos as she cancels Romania gig and cuts short Dublin show

Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 tour in chaos as she cancels Romania gig and cuts short Dublin show - Rapper cites ‘safety concerns regarding protests in the area’ to cancel appearance at Saga Festival

‘It was mud, beer – and bits of blood’: the disastrous saga of Ronnie Lane’s rock‘n’roll circus

When globe-trotting rock band The Faces disintegrated in the mid-1970s, its members made some notable career moves. Singer Rod Stewart went on to become one of the best-selling solo artists of all time. Guitarist Ronnie Wood joined The Rolling Stones. Bassist Ronnie Lane, meanwhile, spent his money on a leaky big top tent and led a travelling rock ...

One of the best Simpsons scenes ever was only added to 'fill time'

Bob's misery is TV history's gain.

The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA

The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA - As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024

28 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

One of the last living legends of Hollywood's Golden Age is now 100

She revealed she doesn't feel her age.

Kate Winslet honored at the Munich Film Festival

The Filmfest München celebrates the work of Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet with the CineMerit Award. Renowned for her strong women roles, she also appealed to all women in her acceptance speech.

Inside the World's Biggest Cruise Ship | Icon of the Seas

We’ve got something really special for you guys today. We’re taking you on a tour of Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas. The world’s largest cruise ship is five times bigger than the Titanic and features 20 decks, welcoming up to 7,600 guests and crew. Amazingly, the most expensive room on the ship costs over $100k to stay in for a week. There are also seven swimming pools on the ship, alongside the largest water park at sea. We checked out the cruise ship everyone is talking about on a recent trip to Miami, before it began its maiden voyage! Let us know what your favourite feature is in the comments below! Special thanks to: https://www.youtube.com/user/royalcaribbeanintl https://www.instagram.com/adamsaway https://www.instagram.com/thecruisespotter Presented by Alex & Sergi: https://www.instagram.com/sergi.galiano https://www.instagram.com/alexhirschi You can follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/supercarblondie https://www.facebook.com/supercarblondie https://www.twitter.com/supercarblondie https://www.tiktok.com/@supercarblondie https://www.supercarblondie.com https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Supercar_Blondie/0902710649

Take our Taylor Swift quiz to prove how much of an ultimate Swiftie you are

We'll have bad blood if you can't get these right

2000s movies that are so bad they’re good

Some movies are good. Others are just bad. These 20 are so bad they're good, and that's why we love them.

Laurence Olivier, Judy Garland and James Dean to narrate audiobooks from beyond the grave

Judy Garland and Sir Laurence Olivier are to narrate audiobooks from beyond the grave under a new deal to clone their voices using artificial intelligence (AI). ElevenLabs, a London-founded business launched by two Polish entrepreneurs, said it had reached deals with the estates of Ms Garland and Sir Laurence to use their audio likenesses in a new ...

New Netflix rival is streaming films you can’t see anywhere else in the UK for free

The Best Open World Games You Can Play on the PS5

The best open-world games on the PlayStation 5 push the system to its absolute limits, offering players some of the most stunning locations in gaming.

The actors who have portrayed Superman

Getting to play Superman is an honor but also a burden to carry.

Everyone is obsessed with BBC’s ‘ridiculous’ new crime drama overshadowed by Wimbledon

Turkey or tennis? You'll have to choose.

24 films that turn 24 in 2024

If you're partial to repeating numbers or cannot comprehend the passage of time, check out my compilation of 24 films turning 24 this year. By the end, this list will have you saying, "This movie is how old?!"

Titanic and Avatar producer Jon Landau remembered as ‘monumental figure’

Titanic and Avatar producer Jon Landau remembered as ‘monumental figure’ - The film industry veteran has died aged 63.

27 Times Singers Broke Into Acting

It's a time-honored tradition.

The Best 25 Red Carpet Moments of the '70s

There's a lot of Cher on here.

Tom Kerridge Cooks Britain review – an empty, flavourless screensaver passing for television

There is nothing inherently wrong with Tom Kerridge Cooks Britain (ITV1), it is just that there is not particularly anything to it, either. Over half an hour, there are more mentions of the supermarket chain sponsoring the show than there are recipes for the ingredients it highlights (the dishes look delicious, but there are only two of them). Kerridge has been fronting ads for this chain, which pushes a “meet the farmers” campaign, for a while...

3 new Netflix shows have scored 100% Rotten Tomatoes ratings

Movie stars who had small TV roles before they were famous

They may have had a regular role or perhaps a one-episode appearance, or maybe if you blinked you missed them. If they went on to become TV stars, that’s fine, but we’re focused on those small roles that were stepping stones to glory.

62 Celebrity Headshots From Before They Were Famous

These stars look so young!

None Direction: Simon Cowell’s auditions for new band fail as barely any people turn up

None Direction: Simon Cowell’s auditions for new band fail as barely any people turn up - Business mogul launched search for new boyband last week

Top Gear's Top 9: truly unsung movie cars

Like the Bullitt Mustang! Just kidding

The Mummy review – Brendan Fraser’s action-adventure is as loveably goofy as ever

Twenty-five years ago, action-adventure maestro Stephen Sommers had a big summer hit on his hands; as writer and director he had revived the renowned Universal Studios scary-movie brand as a fun family film in the Indiana Jones style. Arnold Vosloo had the role that Boris Karloff played in the 1930s: Imhotep, the high priest bandaged up for death by mummification on account of his treachery in ancient Egypt and accidentally brought back from the...

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark - TV presenter hit out at 21-year-old over what she perceived to be a ‘giant snub’ of Andy Murray

20 stupid movies that are actually genius

Snakes on a plane? Mummies on a boat? Stepbrothers on a mission? It's all here on our list of movies that aren't as stupid as you think.

Jennifer Batten pays tribute to Jeff Beck with a searing cover of Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers

Batten was part of Jeff Beck's touring band for three years and featured on two of his albums

20 parodies that were as good or even better than the genre they were mocking

Parody is one of the genres that is the most difficult to do properly, let alone achieve that rare feat of being as good as or better than the object of said parody. Though the parody film seems to have entered one of its periodic moments of dormancy, it’s worth looking back at some of the most notable examples of the genre to appreciate it in all of its irreverent glory.

Fans gush at Travis Kelce crying over Taylor Swift’s song mashup

Fans gush at Travis Kelce crying over Taylor Swift’s song mashup - ‘Travis simply started crying during the surprise songs she sang for him,’ one fan gushed on X

Yorkshire seaside town with sandy beaches and five-star restaurants more like Cote D'Azur

Whitby in North Yorkshire is a firm favourite amongst those seeking a classic coastal retreat - and it's easy to see why it's been named one of the UK's best holiday destinations

Chris Shiflett once tried (and failed) to trick Joe Bonamassa into believing he had bought a '59 Les Paul

Chris Shiflett defied country guitar expectations and used the Les Paul on his latest country-tinged EP

Best Nintendo Wii Game From Every Year Of The Console's Life

The Wii is one of the most successful video game consoles of all time, with every year of the system's life featuring great motion-controlled games.

Entertainment giant Paramount agrees to a merger with Skydance

Entertainment giant Paramount agrees to a merger with Skydance - Entertainment giant Paramount, which owns CBS and was behind blockbuster films such as “Top Gun” and “The Godfather” has agreed to merge with Skydance

Why Minecraft is Still an Amazing Adventure 15 Years Later

Minecraft still plays well 15 years later, thanks to numerous updates, expansive features, endless multiplayer, and eternally fun gameplay.

Skeleton Crew, Donmar Warehouse: An edgy, joyful evocation of the working-class, African-American experience

This heartfelt, captivating staging of Dominique Morisseau’s 2016 play Skeleton Crew is the concluding part of her Detroit trilogy, inspired by the city of her birth. It is also both the play’s UK premiere and the final production of Michael Longhurst’s five-year tenure as Artistic Director at the Donmar. This tale of “the human effects of a global...

Barbie at the Design Museum review: are we really still bothered about Barbie after last summer's blitz?

Barbie at the Design Museum review: are we really still bothered about Barbie after last summer's blitz? - 3/5 For fanatics there are 180 dolls, including the mechanical inside of 1968’s ‘talking Barbie’ and 1975’s ‘growing up Skipper’ whose boobs grew by rotating her arm

Glastonbury star Victoria Canal reveals life advice she received from Michael J Fox

Glastonbury star Victoria Canal reveals life advice she received from Michael J Fox -

Fashion highlights from the 2024 British Grand Prix

From Brad Pitt to Daisy Edgar-Jones, there was plenty of star power at Silverstone this weekend

Shania Twain battles through cold for London set ‘better than Glastonbury’

Shania Twain battles through cold for London set ‘better than Glastonbury’ - The Canadian singer performed at the British Summer Time (BST) festival.