Radio Times

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

THIS WEEK • THE 10 BEST SHOWS TO WATCH, LISTEN TO & STREAM

FINDING THE FUNNY • Which modern British comedy deserves to take its place alongside the greats like Fawlty Towers and The Office?

GRAPEVINE • The TV stories that are getting us talking…

10 QUESTIONS WITH VINNIE JONES • The footballer turned actor on playing gangsters, the great outdoors and coping with loneliness and grief

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THE TRUE PRICE OF POWER • Michael Waldman reveals what he’s learnt from interviewing our global leaders

A HYMN TO HUMANITY • From cake competitions to coercive control, The Archers has captivated its devoted listeners for 75 years and counting

10 MOMENTS • That kept us glued to our radios

FAMOUS FANS • The country folk that keep them listening

‘MAKE IT MORE SCOOBY-DOO!’ • Following her Bafta-winning Derry Girls, Lisa McGee is pivoting to something a bit creepier – but with friends, laughter and fun at its core

THE RULE OF THREE • Lisa McGee’s new leading ladies had chemistry from the start

‘THE LAST FOUR YEARS HAVE TESTED MY OPTIMISM’ • Steve Rosenberg is the BBC’s last man in Russia, but he has no intention of abandoning the country he loves

WHAT LIES BENEATH • A much-hyped film about the US First Lady only skims the surface

HIT IT FOR SIX • Newcastle have a chance to join the five other English clubs in the Champions League, says Simon Barnes

SATURDAY 14–FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2026 • Sport editor Michael Potts on the best of the week’s action on TV and radio

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DAILY POISON • Scientist and broadcaster Mark Miodownik reveals the toxins that lurk in our homes

NURSE, THE SCREENS! • A care-worker’s enforced retirement leads to some shocking revelations

Streams of Conscıousness • I want my MTV… how music videos never truly went away

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