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Play for Today is back – nine ways Channel 5 can make it as successful as the original

Between 1970 and 1984, BBC1’s experimental drama strand Play for Today created what is now regarded as classic British drama. It launched myriad acting careers and showcased high-calibre writing in plays such as Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party and Blue Remembered Hills, Dennis Potter’s acclaimed play about lost youth. It was…

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Sir Michael Palin detained by armed militia in Venezuela

Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin and his film crew were detained by armed militia in Venezuela after attempting to film a statue of former leader Hugo Chavez.

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Crystal Palace are in big trouble if Marc Guehi leaves – Oliver Glasner

Glasner said he might have to dust off his boots and play centre-back if Guehi leaves.

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Is Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Conference League play-off

Everything you need to know about Crystal Palace’s Conference League play-off first leg

The Independent UK

Ben Fogle aims to rescue ‘struggling’ Sheffield clothing brand in Channel 5 show

Ben Fogle: Made In Sheffield is expected to air on Channel 5 in 2026.

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on bringing back Play for Today: a reboot that feels right for the times

Editorial: As our politics becomes ever more polarised, Channel 5’s move to revive one of British television’s most influential series deserves to succeed

The Guardian - UK

German police are investigating a €0.15 water butt theft – and I fear they’re on the right side of history

I’ve often laughed at those who are voluntarily extremely frugal. But in a world of dwindling resources, aren’t the real weirdos the ones throwing yacht parties and sending Katy Perry into space?

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Channel 5 revives BBC’s Play for Today to ‘help shape future of British drama’

Series aims to follow original in tackling ‘thornier issues’, and to support talent from lower-income backgrounds

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea vs AC Milan LIVE: Pre-season friendly match stream, latest score and goal updates

The Blues’ pre-season campaign comes to a close barely 48 hours after it began

Evening Standard

Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen LIVE: Pre-season friendly match stream, latest score and goal updates

The Blues’ truncated season preparations get underway with a win

Evening Standard

Is Birmingham City v Ipswich Town on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Championship opener tonight

Everything you need to know about the Championship opener with both sides pushing for promotion

The Independent UK

Hunter Biden takes on George Clooney and presidential debate in interview

In three-hour Channel 5 talk, ex-president’s son says ‘fuck him’ of actor over op-ed calling on Joe Biden to step down

The Guardian - US

Hunter Biden Walks Free While This Iowa Man Serves 4 Years for the Same 'Crime'

The contrast between the two cases illustrates the haphazard impact of an arbitrary, constitutionally dubious gun law.

Reason

Soap star Alan Fletcher says Neighbours is finishing ‘at its peak’

The Australian soap has followed the lives of those living and working in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough since 1985.

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The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the Uma Thurman kidnap drama reaches its endgame

The suspects team up to expose who’s trying to frame them in Suspicion. Plus: a night of royal gossip on Channel 5. Here’s what to watch this evening

Evening Standard

Chelsea vs PSG LIVE: Club World Cup final result, latest updates and reaction as Blues crowned world champions

Cole Palmer inspirational as Blues shock Champions League holders in New Jersey showpiece

Evening Standard

PSG vs Inter Miami LIVE: Club World Cup match result, latest updates and reaction after dominant win

Lionel Messi faces his former side for the first time since leaving in 2023

The Guardian - UK

Sky sells German pay-TV business to RTL for €150m

Parent company Comcast had been trying to offload lossmaking Sky Deutschland for a number of years

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Woman & Home

Princess Diana had an unexpected codename to prevent royal secret from leaking

The name is a rather surprising choice and features a nod to one of the late Princess's lesser-used titles.

International Business Times UK

The Surprising Link Between Queen Camilla's Old Title and Princess Diana's Secret Alias Revealed in New Documentary

Princess Diana used the alias "Deborah Cornwall" during her wedding dress fittings to maintain secrecy - an ironic name now closely tied to Queen Camilla, who later adopted the Duchess of Cornwall title.

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Downton Abbey's Mrs Hughes solving murders? Count me in!

Murder Most Puzzling sees Downton star Phyllis Logan having a wonderful time as sleuthing Cora

Evening Standard

Moment London fare dodger is confronted by ticket inspectors — only to walk away scot-free

The incident is the latest to feature in the popular Channel 5 programme Fare Dodgers: At War With The Law

The Independent UK

Vanessa Feltz show hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints over ‘selfish mothers’ breastfeeding remark

Designer Karen Millen said that feeding children breast milk past six months was an ‘addiction’ and ‘weird’

Evening Standard

Chelsea vs LAFC LIVE: Club World Cup result, match stream and latest updates today

Blues defeat MLS opposition in Group D curtain-raiser in Atlanta

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