Radio Times

Radio Times magazine is the UK's number one quality entertainment guide, helping readers to find the best TV, radio, streaming content, podcasts, and films, each week. With unparalleled access to the biggest names in entertainment, combined with journalism from the best writers in broadcasting, incisive criticism, exclusive features, and original photo shoots, the magazine makes headlines every week. The comprehensive, easy-to-use listings cover over 100 channels. And the daily recommendations written by Radio Times’ TV experts help uncover the best things to watch and listen to on the small screen, including streaming services such as; BBC iPlayer, ITVX, All4, Apple +, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ , Britbox, Acorn and many more. If you enjoy radio, you will also find full national radio listings including Scotland, Wales, N Ireland and local English radio plus podcasts. Plus, a puzzles section, the unique letters pages, latest books reviews, travel guides and money advice. It not only makes Radio Times an indispensable weekly read but the absolute must guide to home entertainment.

From the Editor

THIS WEEK • THE 10 BEST SHOWS TO WATCH, LISTEN TO & STREAM

THE LIFE OF BRIAN

GRAPEVINE • The TV stories that are getting us talking…

CLAIRE FOY • The star of The Crown and Wolf Hall on being pigeonholed — and acting opposite Britain’s meanest birds of prey

work with snakes on screen

SHUT OUT THE NOISE AND CHAOS • After a breakdown, Ben Fogle changed his life by limiting social media and embracing nature

Unmasked! • It’s the turn of Benedict Bridgerton to find love this series, but will his encounter with a Lady in Silver lead to his happily ever after?

HIS OWN EDEN • After much speculation, Commissioner Selwyn Patterson is back on Saint Marie – but Don Warrington is making no promises on his Death in Paradise future

THE TALL & SHORT OF IT • The new Game of Thrones spin-off is a “buddy comedy” – smaller in scale but bigger in heart, says showrunner Ira Parker

‘I DIDN’T WANT TO BE THE PATRONISED OLDER ACTOR’ • Sir Jonathan Pryce once said he’d retire at 60, but at 78 he shows no signs of slowing down. And now he’s finally back in Wales, where he has always belonged

‘I LOVE BEING IN NATURE’ • Under Salt Marsh star Kelly Reilly on the great outdoors

THE GEEK SHALL INHERIT • There’s a real joy and comfort in watching passionate people do what they love

HARRY’S GAME • After the humiliation of the Ashes, Harry Brook urgently needs to reboot, says Simon Barnes

SATURDAY 24–FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2026 • Sport editor Michael Potts on the best of the week’s action on TV and radio

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DRAMATIC VOICES • Radio Times is launching its own audio drama Award, and we want you to choose the winner!

PODCASTS • THE PICK OF THE BEST AUDIO ON DEMAND

Streams of Conscıousness • There’s a world of choice out there — explore it wisely

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