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theguardian.com - Deborah Cole - German church's televised 'slime Jesus' infuriates the faithful
German church's televised 'slime Jesus' infuriates the faithful
The Guardian

A Roman Catholic diocese in Germany has expressed regret over a Christmas Eve mass shown on national television featuring a “slime Jesus”. The broadcast on ARD television from St Mary's in Stuttgart showed a manger in which a female…

mirror.co.uk - Jess Phillips, Meghna Amin - BBC viewers switch off over 'worst 30 minutes of TV'
BBC viewers switch off over 'worst 30 minutes of TV'
The Mirror

BBC viewers were left seething after enduring what they dubbed the 'worst 30 minutes in television history'. Celebrity Mastermind returned to our screens this week (January 12), featuring JLS's JB Gill, comedian Susie McCabe, TV host Richie…

dailymail.co.uk - The Night Manager fans swoon over 'sexiest TV scene of the decade
The Night Manager fans swoon over 'sexiest TV scene of the decade
Mail Online

Not sure what to watch tonight? Discover our brand new TV GUIDE now! Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk The Night Manager fans were left hot under the collar on Sunday night after tuning in for the latest episode in its saucy new…

dailymail.co.uk - Conor O'brien - Celebrity Mastermind branded 'the worst 30 minutes in TV history
Celebrity Mastermind branded 'the worst 30 minutes in TV history
Mail Online

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Not sure what to watch tonight? Discover our brand new TV GUIDE now! Fuming Celebrity Mastermind viewers branded the latest episode the 'worst 30 minutes in TV history' after a string of 'painful'…

mirror.co.uk - Leo Roberts - Gemma Collins relationship 'under pressure' amid reality TV comeback
Gemma Collins relationship 'under pressure' amid reality TV comeback
The Mirror

It should be the happiest, most fulfilling year of her life, but as Gemma Collins sets out her dreams for marriage and motherhood, an expert has warned that putting it all on camera for a new reality show could put her relationship Last week an…

bloomberg.com - Bloomberg Surveillance TV: January 12th, 2026
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: January 12th, 2026
Bloomberg

The economy and the markets are 'under surveillance' as we cover the latest in finance, economics and investment. Listen to Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern for the top interviews from Bloomberg Surveillance Television. And join…

telegraph.co.uk - Stephen Kelly - What's on TV tonight: Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith, Tell Me Lies, and more
What's on TV tonight: Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith, Tell Me Lies, and more
The Telegraph

There's plenty of gripping drama to get stuck into this week, from the return of Call the Midwife, Industry and Hijack to Netflix's new Agatha Christie adaptation Seven Dials – plus David Baddiel presents his ode to cats, and two very…

theguardian.com - Hollie Richardson - TV tonight: police crack a global criminal phone network
TV tonight: police crack a global criminal phone network
The Guardian

In 2020, authorities cracked the EncroChat phone network used globally by criminals. This hit fly-on-the-wall true-crime series gets exclusive access into Bedfordshire police's covert investigation – starting at a house in Luton, where a…

wral.com - JON GAMBRELL — Associated Press - Iranian state TV acknowledges high death toll from protests
Iranian state TV acknowledges high death toll from protests
WRAL | News and Weather in Raleigh NC

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state television on Tuesday offered the first official acknowledgment of the high death toll from a crackdown on nationwide protests, saying the country had “a lot of martyrs.” The…

zdnet.com - Maria Diaz - Why the Mini LED TV I recommend to most people in 2026 isn't made by TCL or Samsung
Why the Mini LED TV I recommend to most people in 2026 isn't made by TCL or Samsung
ZDNET

The Fire TV Omni QLED Series is one of Amazon's latest smart televisions, starting at $429 for the 50-inch. I tested the 65-inch model, which costs $850 and features a gorgeous image, hands-free Alexa+, and Amazon's Ambient Experience. I wish it…

express.co.uk - Steph Spyro - Pensioners risk major TV changes if Government rushes to scrap Freeview
Pensioners risk major TV changes if Government rushes to scrap Freeview
Express.co.uk

Pensioners face major TV changes if Government scraps Freeview TV Thirteen million households face having to pay an “expensive broadband contract' if the Government scraps Freeview, a campaigner has warned. Ministers will decide in coming…

awfulannouncing.com - Manny Soloway - The strange state of sports on FAST TV
The strange state of sports on FAST TV
Awful Announcing

Sports are keeping legacy television afloat. Is free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) the next frontier for sports? Sports Business Journal recently published the top 200 most-watched telecasts during 2025. Sports accounted for 181 of the…

dailymail.co.uk - Two TV channels AXED tomorrow in major Sky shake-up
Two TV channels AXED tomorrow in major Sky shake-up
Mail Online

Not sure what to watch tonight? Discover our brand new TV GUIDE now! Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Two major TV channels are set to be axed tomorrow in a major shake-up for Sky - while a third will be made free to view for the…

kpbs.org - Amita Sharma - Local TV ownership consolidates with potential changes to broadcast regulations expected
Local TV ownership consolidates with potential changes to broadcast regulations expected
KPBS Public Media

The federal government has rules in place to limit local TV station ownership. But those rules could be relaxed — or revoked — under the Trump administration. This comes as consolidation efforts are playing out across the country. The…

thesun.co.uk - Jamie Harris - Sky tease 'big things coming' to TVs with surprise event ahead of HBO Max launch
Sky tease 'big things coming' to TVs with surprise event ahead of HBO Max launch
The Sun

SKY is preparing to unveil something “big” for TV viewers next month in a surprise event. The broadcasting giant has sent out media invites to a special announcement – but is tight-lipped on what it will entail. Your info will…

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