Comics Hill & Cleese Criticise 'Bland' BBC and ITV
Comedians Harry Hill and John Cleese launch a scathing critique of 'bland' and risk-averse programming at the BBC and ITV, claiming their own iconic shows would be cancelled today.
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Repair Shop Christmas special chaos as experts seek refuge
The BBC's festive Repair Shop special saw emotional restorations turn to playful mayhem as children launched a snowball fight. Watch the chaos unfold on iPlayer.
The Studio: Seth Rogen's Emmy-Winning Comedy Reviewed
Seth Rogen's warm, Emmy-winning comedy The Studio, about a Hollywood movie company, is named the 4th best TV show of 2025. Discover why this exquisitely excruciating series is more fun than anything else on TV.
Chris Hoy's Inspiring Cancer Response on BBC Tonight
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy shares his terminal cancer journey in a powerful BBC film. Plus, Sports Personality of the Year, Baileys special, and Jane Austen. Your evening viewing guide.
BBC TV licence fee could be replaced by sliding scale
The UK government is reviewing the BBC's funding, proposing a 'sliding scale' licence fee and new commercial streams. Have your say in the public consultation by 10 March 2026.
Dannii Erskine's 37kg transformation after Bride and Prejudice
Reality TV star Dannii Erskine reveals her incredible 37kg weight loss journey on Instagram. The Bride and Prejudice alum also discusses her TV future and her ex's new baby. Read her full story here.
Ex-Bachelor star in court for attempted arson, assault
Cayla Tudehope, a 2018 Bachelor contestant, faces serious charges including attempted arson of a health facility and assaulting a police officer on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Read the full court details.
Iris Kendall clarifies reality TV show confusion
Love Island USA star Iris Kendall sets the record straight after mistakenly claiming she turned down Bravo's The Valley. Discover the truth and her current romance.
Nazi Hunters Thriller Now Streaming on Netflix UK
The controversial period thriller 'Hunters', starring Al Pacino, is now available on Netflix. Fans are bingeing the alternate history series about Nazi hunters in 1970s New York. Discover why it's causing a stir.
Judi Dench feared sack for Shakespeare slip-ups
Dame Judi Dench reveals her hilarious on-stage blunders and embarks on a festive family history quest to find a link to William Shakespeare in a new Channel 4 documentary.
George Clarke: YouTubers Finally Respected on Mainstream TV
Strictly star George Clarke celebrates YouTubers gaining mainstream TV respect. He discusses his transformative journey on the show and the changing public perception of content creators.
Fallout fans decode Macaulay Culkin's role from clue
Eagle-eyed viewers spot a hidden movie poster in Fallout season two's premiere, sparking theories about Macaulay Culkin's mysterious Legion character. Stream new episodes weekly on Prime Video.
Denise Welch reveals she stormed off TV set
Loose Women star Denise Welch reveals she walked off set after director told her 'don't worry your pretty little head'. Discover the full story behind the on-set drama.
Denise Welch stormed off set over patronising director
Loose Women's Denise Welch reveals she walked off a TV set after a director told her 'don't worry your pretty little head'. The 67-year-old explains why she has no regrets about the dramatic stand-off. Read her full story.
Denise Welch calls out 'patronising' TV director
Loose Women's Denise Welch reveals she demanded an apology after a director told her 'don't worry your pretty little head'. Discover her full story and advice on handling difficult bosses.
Sky Sports scraps Halo TikTok channel after sexism backlash
Sky Sports has performed a humiliating U-turn, shutting down its new female-focused TikTok channel, Halo, after just three days following widespread criticism that it was 'patronising' and 'unbelievably sexist'.
Sky Sports criticised for 'patronising' female fans
Sky Sports faces criticism for its new female-targeted TikTok channel 'Halo', branded the 'lil sis' of main content and accused of patronising women with pink branding. Discover the full story.
University Challenge host Amol Rajan faces patronising claims
BBC presenter Amol Rajan under fire for allegedly talking down to University Challenge contestants, with viewers calling his approach 'shameful' and 'condescending' during latest episode.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
This Morning's 'patronising' cleaning demo sparks viewer fury
ITV's This Morning faces a viewer backlash after a 'condescending' cleaning demonstration left audiences fuming. The segment, featuring a cleaning expert, was branded utterly out of touch with modern Britain.
The Chase viewers rage over 'insulting' contestant offer
ITV's The Chase faces a furious backlash from viewers after a 'shockingly low' and 'insulting' cash offer to a contestant sparks outrage and accusations of the show being 'patronising'.
Helen Mirren's brilliant retort to 'patronising' age question
Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren delivers a powerful and witty response to a reporter's condescending question about her age, championing vitality and defying stereotypes on the red carpet.
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