Welsh actor known for The Americans and Brothers & Sisters
Matthew Rhys has become the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in a single night, taking honours for Widow’s Bay (lead comedy) and The Beast in Me (lead limited series). He also holds an earlier lead drama win, making him the first man to win in all three lead acting categories. The night saw Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay dominate with multiple awards, while Jean Smart and Stephen Root set records in other categories.
The Independent and The Guardian report on autumn TV lineups and developing shows, including Last One Laughing UK’s Halloween special, SNL UK season two, and new series like Brothers. Lineups highlight UK streaming and broadcast strategies as broadcasters adapt to a busy fall slate.
The National Television Awards crown Alan Carr’s spin-off The Celebrity Traitors as best reality competition, with Carr receiving a Special Recognition award. Paloma Faith is honored in a coffin-staged moment; Carr reflects on his career amid the show’s success across categories. Clarkson’s Farm also wins, while the NTAs highlight a wave of reality and authored documentaries.
The Emmys reveal a wave of nominations across shows like The Pitt and Widow’s Bay, with first-time nominees joining veterans as the ceremony approaches.
The Emmy nominations are announced with The Pitt leading in acting categories, Hacks attaining strong comedy nominations, and Widow’s Bay and Pluribus among Apple TV的新 entrants. Several long-running shows miss main drama categories; Stranger Things and Euphoria are notably absent from top drama slots. Nominations include both established hits and new Apple TV titles.
The Daytime Emmy Awards have nominated Meghan Markle’s reality-style program “With Love, Meghan” in the outstanding lifestyle category. The Duchess of Sussex’s show features cooking, entertaining and gardening segments and is up against several other programs. CBS leads with nominations across multiple categories. The ceremony is set for Oct. 30 at the Hollywood Palladium.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales has returned to its roots near Cardigan for its 850th birthday, with events spanning 1-8 August in Llantwd, Pembrokeshire. The festival, a major Welsh-language culture beacon, attracts about 150,000 visitors yearly and features poetry, music, drama and visual arts. This year’s edition highlights historic sites and traditional rites while welcoming a broad audience.
The Welsh-language version of Star Wars: A New Hope has been announced for Christmas Day release on S4C, featuring a cast of Welsh actors and produced with Lucasfilm and Disney. The project marks a milestone for Welsh-language media, aligning with Wales' cultural sectors and 50th-anniversary celebrations.
A series of interviews and festival appearances highlight a lifetime in theatre, from Olivier-winning performances to enduring roles on stage and screen. New retrospectives and archival screenings showcase how a lifetime in performance continues to shape audiences worldwide.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are underway with The Pitt leading drama nominations and Widow’s Bay challenging Hacks for comedy supremacy. Mariska Hargitay is hosting NBC’s telecast, with Apple TV+ debuts Pluribus and DTF St Louis among top contenders. The ceremony honors Buffy, Charlie’s Angels, and Dolly Parton while Zendaya and Harrison Ford are among notable presenters.
A collection of Arab labels and regional designers are featured across Paris, New York, and Dubai runways, highlighting bridal and couture pieces from Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria and beyond. The round-up covers silhouettes, embroidery, and the global reach of Middle Eastern fashion houses as they expand into major fashion capitals.