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Radio Times

1-7th August 2026
Magazine

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

JOE & DAVID BANGED UP! • Old pals Joe Wilkinson and David Earl go behind bars for a nostalgic Porridge pilgrimage

10 QUESTIONS WITH MARC WARREN • The Van der Valk star talks Rembrandt, Robert Vaughan and turning up his performances to 11

CHOREOGRAPH STRICTLY BALLROOM

FROSTBITE CAROLINE FROST • Beneath the laughs, Ann Droid is a lovely, moving story about finding connection when you need it most

IT TAKES COURAGE TO SPEAK OUT • It’s time we listened to victims of abuse and valued their bravery, says series director Katie Hindley

MY PET PASSION • MATT BAKER says it’s his love of animals that inspired his new podcast. Plus 25 other great celeb-fronted shows to add to your listening list

NEW SERIES OUT NOW!

FACING THE PAST • Family secrets, horror and historic crimes… KARLA CROME’s new thriller asks if we can ever atone for the crime of slavery

‘HORROR IS A GOOD FIT’ • Possession star GUGU MBATHA-RAW says the drama’s pace makes difficult subjects easier to digest

RICKY’S CAT-COM • RICKY GERVAIS has never been afraid to bring a successful sitcom to a close, but he says his new animated comedy has got legs - and lots of them!

THE VOICE • How did Alley Cats go from sketchpad to screen? Three key players tell all

THE ANIMATION • PAULO FERREIRA Animation supervisor

THE MUSIC • ANDY BURROWS Composer

WHAT’S WORTH WATCHING • THE 10 SHOWS TO WATCH, STREAM & LISTEN TO

STREAMING

ALSO STREAMING THIS WEEK

HIDDEN GEM

LEAVING SOON

COMING SOON

HOW & WHERE TO STREAM TV & FILM

ANOTHER OLD FIRM FAIRY TALE • The ending of this story stays the same, but it’s the plot twists in between we love, says SIMON BARNES

GAME ON • SPORT LEAD NED HOLMES ON THE BEST OF THIS WEEK’S ACTION

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FRIDAY

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MUSIC TO HIS EARS • CHRIS McCAUSLAND has finally achieved his dream of hosting his own radio show – just don’t expect him to present a playlist of new music

LISTEN UP • THE PICK OF THIS WEEK’S RADIO

BOILING OVER • Can manifestos effect change without inciting violence?

STREAMS OF CONSCIOUSNESS • Save time on reading books and just pretend – it’s equally impressive

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Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English