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David Mitchell's 'granny TV shit'
In the Mitchell and Webb double act, David Mitchell is Paul McCartney and Robert Webb is John Lennon. Mitchell has the prime slot on Britain's best panel show, has published several collections of his wry Observer columns and has played William…
Graham Norton enjoys €2.47m pay packet for So Television TV work
The accounts lodged with Companies House in the UK show that the pay to Norton reduced by 13% from £2.43m in 2024 to £2.12m in 2025. The £2.12m in pay last year compares to £2.77m for 2023 — a drop of 23% over the two…
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali: From TV star to Premier League
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali is preparing for the club's return to the Premier League, the latest milestone in a life that has taken him from bankruptcy and personal tragedy to television stardom. Dubbed Turkey's Simon Cowell, Ilicali has become…
The best TVs to buy in 2025
If you want to upgrade your home theater with a high-end OLED TV or just need a budget-friendly second screen, there are tons of great options from brands like Samsung, Sony, TCL, and Hisense. With updates like improved OLED panels and object…
Premier League 3pm TV blackout could get scrapped with talks to be held
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has revealed a decision on ending the 3pm blackout could be made before the end of the 2027/28 season. Currently, top-flight matches in England cannot be broadcast live on live domestic television…
Peacock and Apple TV bundle: Save over 39% on sports and entertainment streaming
Peacock and Apple TV are the latest streaming services to get in on bundling. Streaming fans can bundle Peacock and Apple TV under one price, which is significantly cheaper than paying for the two services separately each month. There are two Apple…
NBA Eyes YouTube For Local TV Rights In Potential $1 Billion Deal
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 27: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks huddles with his team during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on…
Amazon Is Making Alexa+ Free for These TVs
It's 2026, which means every tech company needs to have its own AI service—often available as a subscription, of course. For Amazon, that's Alexa+, which officially rolled out earlier this year. The experience is comparable to other smart AI…
Hayden Panettiere lived out TV's myth of the indestructible girl
NBC's “Heroes” made Hayden Panettiere a household name by making us believe she was unstoppable. Not her, of course, but Claire Bennet — the Odessa, Texas high school cheerleader who couldn't be killed. In the series premiere…
The Hisense U8QG is one of the smartest TV buys I can recommend
The Hisense U8QG is available from 55-inch to 100-inch, with most models currently on sale. It offers arresting HDR picture quality and brightness. However, this set lacks some premium features like four HDMI ports and an ultra-thin frame. Follow…
Is Rangers v Jablonec on TV? How to watch Conference League play-off
Rangers battle FK Jablonec in the Conference League with the goal of reaching the league phase. Rangers have enjoyed a boost on the eve of this fixture with their 11th signing of the summer in Kosta Nedeljkovic. They enter the crunch tie against…
BBC 'seal deal' to show 38 live matches from European league on free-to-air TV
BBC will show Serie A matches this season after agreeing a deal to televise 38 matches from this weekend. BBC Scotland are set to lead the coverage but games are also set to be shown on iPlayer as the broadcast expands. One match from each gameweek…
Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required
AI is coming to your TV, whether you want it or not. On Wednesday, Amazon said its AI assistant, Alexa+, will be rolled out to all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S. for free, whether or not the customer has a Prime subscription. The update…
BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent eyes up new TV role after Naga Munchetty exit
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent has…
The Best Digital TV Antennas for 2026
Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks August 19, 2026: With this update, our lineup of recommended digital TV antennas remains unchanged. The existing picks have been vetted for currency and availability. Since we last updated this story, we have…
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