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psychologytoday.com - John Charles Simon - Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies
Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies
Psychology Today

As I've written in this blog on multiple occasions, science is an attempt to understand the patterns we observe in nature, and this includes human nature. For those of us interested in laughter and humor, some of those patterns show up in…

standard.co.uk - Tashan Deniran-Alleyne - England vs Japan: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, odds
England vs Japan: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, odds
Evening Standard

England tonight continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup with a friendly against Japan. The Three Lions warmed up for this summer's showpiece event with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay on Friday as Ben White, on his return to the national team…

theguardian.com - Guardian staff reporter - From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies
From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies
The Guardian

In its first three days on Netflix, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man movie racked up more than 25m views – miles ahead of the competition that week. No matter that it had also had a cinema run in the UK, after a grand red carpet premiere at…

dailymail.co.uk - Jess Lester - Jeffrey Epstein TV drama sparks outrage before it even hits screens
Jeffrey Epstein TV drama sparks outrage before it even hits screens
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! A new series about Jeffrey Epstein that is reportedly in the works has sparked outrage before it has even gone into production as…

dailymail.co.uk - Cydney Yeates - Jeffrey Epstein TV show starring Laura Dern prompts backlash
Jeffrey Epstein TV show starring Laura Dern prompts backlash
Mail Online

Laura Dern has ignited backlash after it was announced she will star in and executive produce a television show documenting Jeffrey Epstein 's downfall. Based on Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story by investigative journalist Julie K…

theguardian.com - Guardian staff reporter - TV tonight: fun new dating show Muslim Matchmaker
TV tonight: fun new dating show Muslim Matchmaker
The Guardian

“Wait, did my mom send you?” Muslim singletons across the US are set up by lively match-making duo Hoda and Yasmin in this fun, eye-opening dating show that first aired over there last year. First up in the opening double-bill is…

afaqs.com - afaqs! news bureau - MIB notifies TV Rating Policy 2026; bars landing page viewership
MIB notifies TV Rating Policy 2026; bars landing page viewership
afaqs!

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has notified the TV Rating Policy 2026, replacing the 2014 guidelines governing television audience measurement in India. The policy introduces changes to measurement standards, governance, and market…

theguardian.com - Robert Kitson - The Breakdown | Parling's TV spat with Doyle symbolises the tug of war for rugby's modern soul
The Breakdown | Parling's TV spat with Doyle symbolises the tug of war for rugby's modern soul
The Guardian

No prizes for guessing the most viewed rugby clip at the weekend. The number of views on X has long since passed three million and – spoiler alert – people were not studying the finer detail of Gloucester's defensive effort at Villa…

independent.co.uk - Michael Jones - Is Republic of Ireland vs North Macedonia on TV? How to watch friendly
Is Republic of Ireland vs North Macedonia on TV? How to watch friendly
The Independent

The Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia face off against each other this evening in a match that almost rubs salt in the wounds of both teams after they were knocked out of the World Cup qualifiers last week. Ireland were beaten in their…

arstechnica.com - Jon Brodkin - Judge halts Nexstar/Tegna merger after FCC let firms exceed TV ownership limit
Judge halts Nexstar/Tegna merger after FCC let firms exceed TV ownership limit
Ars Technica

Although the Trump administration approved Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna, a US judge has ordered the two companies to stop integrating their assets and operations. US District Judge Troy Nunley, an Obama appointee, issued a…

dailymail.co.uk - Roger Vaughan For Australian Associated Press - AFL star gives fans raw look at X-rated abuse that is censored from TV
AFL star gives fans raw look at X-rated abuse that is censored from TV
Mail Online

Stunning revelation has been made recently North Melbourne star Tristan Xerri has given fans a rare insight into the abuse AFL players heap on each other during matches as part of his defence at the tribunal on Monday night. The Kangaroos star…

nbclosangeles.com - Students from Roybal Film and Television Magnet tour news station
Students from Roybal Film and Television Magnet tour news station
NBC Southern California

Students from Roybal Film and Television Magnet toured the NBC4 and Telemundo 52 news stations and studios, gaining insight into the behind-the-scenes work.

thesun.co.uk - Jamie Harris - Millions of Virgin TV customers receive free Sky channel upgrade in hours
Millions of Virgin TV customers receive free Sky channel upgrade in hours
The Sun

VIRGIN Media customers will have access to one of Sky's biggest channels from tomorrow after a lengthy 15 year wait. The channel is filled with major award-winning hits including House of the Dragon, The White Lotus and The Day of the Jackal. Your…

deadline.com - Melanie Goodfellow - UK Film & TV Fund Allegro Finance Secures $2.6M Working Capital Facility
UK Film & TV Fund Allegro Finance Secures $2.6M Working Capital Facility
Deadline

London-based film and TV lending platform Allegro Finance has secured a £2 million ($2.6M) working capital facility from Beechbrook Capital, through funds managed on behalf of the British Business Bank. The announcement of the facility f…

bbc.co.uk - Dale Johnson - Sky Sports TV picks: How they work & why they are headache for fans
Sky Sports TV picks: How they work & why they are headache for fans
BBC

When Everton found out their game against Manchester City in May had been moved to a Monday night it was the final straw for a frustrated fanbase. Seven Everton matches have been moved to the Monday 20:00 slot, with only three Saturday 3pm fixtures…

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