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From the Editors
THIS WEEK • THE TEN BEST SHOWS TO WATCH, LISTEN TO & STREAM
WE ARE FAMILY
GRAPEVINE • The TV stories that are getting us talking…
CHRISTOPH WALTZ • Being best known for playing a Bond villain is better than nothing, says the two-time Oscar winner
to turn someone into Boris Johnson • This England make-up artist Vanessa White reveals how she transformed Kenneth Branagh
SHOULD BBC NEWS SOUND POSH? • The corporation’s accent wars go right back to Lord Reith’s days, says Edward Stourton
THIS WEEK IN RT… 2—8 DEC 1972
DON’T SMASH UP THE SCHEDULES • Moving Strictly shows that TV bosses don’t care
The gift of kindness • Charlie Mackesy created a lockdown bestseller about a lost boy and a horse – now he’s bringing it to BBC1 for Christmas
Striking comedy gold • Mackenzie Crook on bringing Detectorists back to life this Christmas – and unearthing real treasure
A twist of Dickens • Suranne Jones retells the story of Scrooge, with a little help from Jo Brand, Nish Kumar – and Eric and Ernie!
My cowboy life • Hugo Blick reveals how working on a Montana ranch inspired The English
‘THE BBC IS NOT ALWAYS EASY TO LOVE’ • Brexit, celebrity stories, the weather… Newswatch host Samira Ahmed knows well what irritates viewers most about BBC News
LONG TIME NO SEE • Father Ted stars Ardal O’Hanlon and Pauline McLynn last worked together in 1998. Now they’re back in a new comedy
Black loves matter • Sara Collins wanted to write a novel about race that wasn’t smothered by slavery, so she dreamt up a love story with a difference…
WE OWE PAKISTAN A DEBT • They risked Covid to tour the UK in 2020, now it’s England’s turn to repay them
SIMON’S THREE TO WATCH
WHAT IS ITVX? • Say hello to ITV’s new streaming service
HOW & WHERE TO STREAM TV & FILM
Saturday
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FILM OF THE DAY
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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MEET THE LIZ TRUSS FAN CLUB • Our most short-lived prime minister was the comedy gift that, sadly, didn’t keep giving, says Dead Ringers’ star Jan Ravens
PICK OF THE WEEK
The Archers this week…
PRAISE BE TO PODCASTS • Seeking a spiritual path to enlightenment and revelation? Just don’t expect to find any mention of church…
GRAHAM FELLOWS • Being John Shuttleworth is a serious business
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