Hurry Up Father Christmas opens today at Oxford Playhouse with Emily Panes playing Ivy. ‘The sleigh is loaded. The elves are ready. But Father Christmas can’t find his keys. Or his glasses. Or his boots… and now he’s making a flask of tea! Hurry Up, Father Christmas! It’s Christmas Eve and it’s time to go! … Read more
After the success of their first live show at the Royal Albert Hall, The News Agents have announced a further dates for live shows in 2025 across the UK. The News Agents Live offers listeners a unique chance to experience the hosts’ takes on the biggest stories in news and current affairs in front a … Read more
Catch Ayesha Hazarika on the newest series of Lady Swindlers with Lucy Worsley, the show where they investigate the crimes of Victorian women from a contemporary, feminist perspective. Tune in today at 15:30 on Radio 4. And afterwards on BBC Sounds!
Krishnan Guru-Murthy joins Janine Harouni and Ignacio Lopez for Series 6 of the Comedy Central hit Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains. Together, they’ll roll back the clock to reveal hilarious stories from their youths and compete to see who had the most traumatic adolescence in a bid to be crowned the most embarrassing teenager. Tune into … Read more
The News Agents with Emily Maitlis, takes to the stage at The Royal Albert Hall today for their first Live Show in an exclusive opportunity to experience the podcast hosts view on the biggest stories in news and current affairs. Emily Maitlis has said “I’m delighted that we’re taking The News Agents on the road … Read more
Liam Watson is playing Jack Goose in Mother Goose at the Theatre Royal Winchester. ‘Poor Mother Goose’s fortunes change when she meets the magical Priscilla, the goose that lays golden eggs! But when Priscilla is stolen away, Mother Goose and her son Jack embark on an adventure (or wild goose chase!) to rescue her, with a little … Read more
Amy Lamé gets your weekend started on BBC Radio 6, bringing you her early Saturday and Sunday morning soundtracks featuring all the best new music and unbeatable classics. Tune in from 6am every weekend or catch up on BBC Sounds.
Baroness Ayesha Hazarika is back hosting her regular on Times Radio shows this week! Catch her from 1-4pm on Friday afternoons and 4-7pm On Saturday and Sunday drivetime. Listen to the shows here. Times Radio is available on DAB radio, online, on smart speaker and via the free app!
Duane Gooden plays The Giant in Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre’s musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic story, The Smartest Giant in Town. The show returns to St Martin’s Theatre this Christmas before heading back on tour in the spring. ‘George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he … Read more
Catch Alison Ward as Moira in episodes 2 and 6 of new BBC comedy series Smoggie Queens. Watch the first two episodes tonight at 10.10pm on BBC3 or on BBC iPlayer. Smoggie Queens, is an out and out comedy centred around a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their North Eastern town of … Read more
Jodie Micciché returns to Exeter Northcott this Christmas to play the villain, Countess Wear in Cinderella! ‘After year-on-year record-breaking success, Exeter Northcott and Le Navet Bete team up once again to bring you this fabulous modern take on a classic story. With laugh-out-loud fun, great music, stunning costumes and sets, and amazing special effects, you’ll … Read more
Felicity Sparks opens today in A Christmas Carol with Eastern Angles Theatre Company. ‘A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium with music and merriment in a unique staging that immerses the audience in this classic festive tale. Escape into a world of joy, anarchy and magic for a story of community and kindness triumphing over greed … Read more
Ronay Poole opens The Lost Library of Leake Street at The Glitch with VAULT Creative Arts today! ‘It’s Christmas Eve, and Isla is lost. Wandering through the vaults and tunnels of Waterloo, she is searching for something – a gift for her mother, after a tumultuous year past. But nothing seems to be quite right. … Read more
Last week, Emily Maitlis joined Patrick Kielty amongst other guests on The Late Late Show to discuss the recent US Election, as well as her famous interviews and the new series ‘A Very Royal Scandal’. Watch the show back here and catch a clip of Emily discussing Donald Trump’s win in the recent US Election … Read more
In the 2024 Reith Lectures, Anita chairs and presents a 4-part series of talks delivered by renowned Forensic Psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead. Titled ‘Four Questions About Violence’, the series will explore the questions Dr Adshead has most commonly faced in her work as a therapist with violent perpetrators in secure psychiatric units and prison. Is … Read more