Liswati-British actor and presenter, known for Withnail and I (1987) and diverse filmography
The second series of Celebrity Traitors has launched with 21 stars entering Ardross Castle in Scotland. Host Claudia Winkleman introduces a larger cast, extended episodes, and new twists as Richard E. Grant and Maya Jama are revealed as Traitors. The series streams on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK, with international options via Peacock in the US.
BBC confirms the long-running sci-fi series will not have a Christmas special as plans mature for a competitive tendering process. Russell T Davies has exited, with the BBC planning to invest in the show’s long-term future and explore external platforms.
Sam Neill has died aged 78. His family has said he passed "sudden and unexpected" on Monday in Sydney, surrounded by family and cancer-free after treatment for angioimmunoblastic T‑cell lymphoma. Neill has built a five-decade career from New Zealand and earned global fame in films such as The Piano and Jurassic Park.
Sam Neill has died in Sydney at 78. His family has described the death as "sudden and unexpected" and his longtime agent has said Neill passed from pneumonia after having beaten a rare lymphoma with CAR‑T therapy; the agent added Neill had filmed four projects due for release and the family has asked for privacy and donations to causes he supported.
Claudia Winkleman has announced she is stepping back from The Claudia Winkleman Show after seven episodes. She says she was too nervous to enjoy the conversations, while the BBC confirms the decision does not affect her other projects. The development follows mixed reviews and ratings for the strand.
A synthesis of multiple BBC and Independent reports shows evolving stories: a viral wildlife meme in Seattle, a mum’s climate anxiety during heatwaves, and tributes to a broadcaster’s father from Northampton. Each piece has driven social engagement and highlighted personal and public responses to present-day events.
The 2026 Strictly Come Dancing line-up has been revealed, prompting debates about star power vs. new talent. Analysts note a shake-up in presenters and pros, with fans split over the cast’s appeal and the show’s lasting appeal amid budget concerns.
Shein's Hong Kong listing is priced lower than hoped, valuing the company around $26.3 billion. Trading began shakily, with early losses narrowing as markets digest regulatory twists, tax changes, and weak consumer sentiment that have weighed on the fast-fashion group after a rapid ascent.
The Bloody Scotland festival announces Frances Crawford as the first to win both the Debut Prize and the McIlvanney Prize in the event's history. Denise Mina lends support by handing a trophy, while a misstep with a second trophy prompts a green‑room moment before Crawford takes both prizes. The festival also reveals its packed weekend lineup of crime authors and events.
The Celebrity Traitors series is back on BBC One, with Claudia Winkleman hosting 21 new celebrities in Ardross Castle, Scotland. The show aims to uncover Traitors and faithfuls as they vie for a charity prize of up to £120,000. The Highlands setting and a star-studded cast are highlighted, with episodes airing starting October 1.
The BBC reality game show has opened with a dramatic launch, featuring Acaster and Rajan negotiating to be traitors while facing potential murder. The episode sets up alliances, betrayals and a charity prize pot, with Claudia Winkleman hosting at Ardross Castle.