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

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ERIN DOHERTY • She’s reuniting with Stephen Graham following Adolescence’s success — but what about those Doctor Who rumours?

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NEW YEAR, NEW GOALS, NEW YOU! • Now is the time to get on the healthy wagon, says Joe Wicks. Just take it one step at a time

‘JONATHAN PINE IS AFLAME WITH MORAL FURY’ • Writing exclusively for RT, Tom Hiddleston explains why, after 10 years, he had to bring back John le Carré’s spy – and how the author encouraged him to “keep the flame alive”

BUCKLE UP TURBULENCE AHEAD • As Red Eye takes off for a second series, stars Jing Lusi and Martin Compston talk ratings, representation and filling big shoes

MARTIN COMPSTON • PLAYS CLAY BRODY

PREPARE TO BE THRILLED • Run Away is the latest twisty Harlan Coben mystery to be adapted for the screen – and James Nesbitt has come along for the ride

THINKING WILL SET YOU FREE • Andy West went from visiting his brother in jail to teaching inmates philosophy – now his memoir has been turned into a prison drama

‘WE ARE DOING OUR OWN THING’ • Inspector Lynley is back! But not as you know him, say the stars of the BBC remake, Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay

PRAISE BE FOR HOLY SLEUTHS • Modern TV dog-collar detectives explore morality and human nature as well as solving crimes

ALL CHANGE • With Premier League champions Liverpool falling from grace, can Arsenal keep their nerve and finish top? Beware of hubris, says Simon Barnes

SATURDAY 3—FRIDAY 9 JANUARY 2026 • Sport editor Michael Potts on the best of the week’s action on TV and radio

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GO WITH THE FLOW • In her latest book, All in the Mind’s Claudia Hammond explains how to deal with the stresses of modern life

THE KILLER IN KENYA • A hunt that stretches from a safari lodge in Kenya to MI6’s London HQ

Streams of Conscıousness • Why tomorrow’s PM will have started out in podcasting

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