Jen Pharo

The upcoming BBC One comedy Ann Droid follows an elderly woman and her AI carer, blending humour with themes of grief and aging. Diane Morgan created and stars in the series, drawing inspiration from real-life developments in robot caregiving and her experiences with her mother. Sue Johnston plays the lead alongside Paul Ready and a strong supporting cast, highlighting the show's warmth and emotional depth despite its comedic premise.

A new documentary examines Katie Price’s turbulent personal life, including traumatic childhood abuse, high-profile relationships, and repeated struggles with love, jealousy, and vulnerability. Former partners and her children contribute to the narrative, tracing her rise to fame, emotional hardships, and ongoing efforts to address past trauma through therapy. Concerns remain about her current wellbeing as she continues to navigate marriage, body image issues, and managing ADHD symptoms.

Katie Price reflects on her turbulent relationships and personal struggles in a new Sky documentary, discussing a pattern of seeking love influenced by traumatic childhood experiences. Former partners and her children contribute perspectives on her high‑profile romances, heartbreaks and impulsive decisions. The film also covers her therapy journey, mental health challenges and efforts to gain control over long‑standing vulnerabilities while facing public scrutiny and concerns about her wellbeing.

Catherine Tyldesley describes her return to Coronation Street as a chance to balance acting with family life, crediting manifesting for helping secure the role of Rovers Return landlady. She reflects on past roles that kept her away from home, highlighting how her new schedule allows more time with her children. Inspired by iconic Corrie landladies, she embraces the challenge of the part while maintaining boundaries and trusting her instincts professionally. She praises her Strictly Come Dancing partner Johannes Radebe following his promotion and expresses excitement for future creative challenges.

A BBC documentary examines the charity Believe In Magic, founded by Megan Bhari and her mother Jean O’Brien, revealing years of fraudulent appeals based on a fabricated brain tumour diagnosis. Parents Nick Bird and Joanna Ashcroft raised concerns after noticing inconsistencies in appeals for expensive overseas treatment. Investigations by the UK Charity Commission uncovered severe financial mismanagement, including more than £100,000 missing and charity funds transferred into Jean’s personal account. After Megan’s death, a post-mortem found no evidence of a brain tumour, and a 2022 review concluded she was a victim of fabricated or induced illness. Supporters initially turned on those who questioned the charity, and Joanna now hopes legal charges will follow. The BBC sought comment from Jean O’Brien but received no response.

Zoe Ball reflects on the personal reasons behind leaving her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, citing the death of her mother and a desire to spend more time with her children. She explores her family history on a new series of Who Do You Think You Are?, uncovering details about both sides of her family with help from her father, Johnny Ball. The programme traces her ancestry from Scotland to Cornwall, highlighting stories of hardship and resilience, and features several other well‑known participants in the upcoming series.

Kylie Minogue reflects on her life and career ahead of the release of her three‑episode Netflix documentary series, which delves into her personal relationships, early fame, breast cancer diagnosis, and emotional memories of Jason Donovan and Michael Hutchence. The series includes previously unseen footage supplied by her brother Brendan and highlights her evolution from Neighbours star to international pop icon. Minogue describes the project as a collection of love stories and recounts the challenges and growth that shaped her career.

Gabby Allen discusses her search for love on Celebs Go Dating, admitting she has previously ignored red flags and often dates younger men. The show encourages her to broaden her perspective, prompting her to consider partners of different ages. She reflects on her career, lifestyle, and desire for children, explaining her decision to freeze her eggs due to PCOS. Inspired by the success of Kerry Katona, she remains open to meeting someone on the show. Gabby contrasts the structured guidance of Celebs Go Dating with her earlier experiences on Love Island and celebrates her recent win on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins as proof of her resilience.

Anna Williamson discusses the pressures her marriage faces during a major home renovation while continuing her work on Celebs Go Dating. She describes using conflict‑management techniques at home and consulting fellow agents for support. The upcoming series features Coleen Nolan, Professor Green and other celebrities navigating personal challenges, including trauma, neurodivergence and co‑parenting. The show highlights vulnerability, growth and the complexities of dating in differing life circumstances.

Sheridan Smith describes experiencing burnout and sustained anxiety while portraying justice campaigner Ann Ming in the drama I Fought The Law, noting the emotional pressure of representing real events. She contrasts the intensity of that production with her new BBC thriller The Cage, which she found lighter and more enjoyable despite its violent themes. Smith and co-star Michael Socha discuss the balance of dark storylines and on‑set humour, the demanding shooting schedule in Liverpool, and the preparation involved in depicting casino settings. The pair also reveal they marked the end of filming with matching tattoos ahead of the series’ debut on BBC One.

Sam Vanderpump, who has lived with congenital hepatic fibrosis since childhood, now faces end‑stage liver disease and urgently needs a transplant to see his newborn son grow up. His worsening condition has prompted efforts by family and friends to be tested as potential living donors, though none has yet been approved. A forthcoming Channel 4 documentary follows his search for options as doctors monitor his stable but fragile health. His wife Alice describes the emotional toll of his illness during pregnancy, and both hope a future transplant will allow them to focus on expanding their family while raising awareness for organ donation.

Gemma Collins returns to I’m A Celebrity: South Africa seeking redemption after her early exit in 2014, confronting fears and emotional trauma while forming stronger connections during a digital detox. The experience prompts revelations about family priorities and the discovery that she is in perimenopause and requires HRT. She reflects on personal growth, significant weight loss during the show, and new lifestyle habits adopted afterward. Collins prepares for her upcoming Sky series Four Weddings And A Baby, discussing marriage plans and her hopes of having a child despite health challenges.

Beverley Callard recounts facing unexpectedly intense trials while filming I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, describing skydiving and dangerous challenges that left her terrified but exhilarated. She reflects on camp dynamics, friendships, and the emotional bonding within the group. Since filming, she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment, updating fans on her condition. Callard also discusses joining the Irish soap Fair City, her continuing career plans, and her reaction to Coronation Street killing off a major character linked to her former role.

Natalie Cassidy reflects on financial guidance from Wendy Richard that enabled her to leave EastEnders and pursue new projects while supporting her family. Ongoing financial insecurity and fears about expenses have led her to postpone marriage to her long‑time fiancé Marc Humphreys. She discusses her work on a BBC care‑industry documentary inspired by caring for her late father, her views on university costs for her children, and her current projects including a Netflix animation and her family‑run podcast. She also promotes open conversations about money through her partnership with Skipton Building Society.

Davina McCall reflects on recovering from breast cancer treatment and a prior brain tumour surgery as she prepares to co-host Comic Relief: Funny For Money. She discusses humorous moments of mistaken identity, her enthusiasm for the charity’s impact, and the star-studded lineup including Joel Dommett, Katherine Ryan, Nick Mohammed and Catherine Tate. Upcoming sketches, including one by Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, aim to bring levity during difficult times, with McCall hopeful the show will uplift viewers and celebrate British humour.

Natalie Quarry takes on a provocative role in the satirical wartime film Think Of England while her Call The Midwife character prepares for a racially sensitive wedding storyline in the series finale. She describes the film’s themes of power, coercion and vulnerability, noting her enthusiasm for exploring challenging material. The project plays on an unproven myth about Churchill commissioning explicit films to boost wartime morale. Quarry praises co‑star Jack Bandiera for making intense scenes feel safe, and expresses excitement about upcoming Call The Midwife projects, including a prequel and movie adaptation. Think Of England will premiere at the Manchester Film Festival before wider release.

Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Dunblane massacre, Mick North reflects on losing his daughter and the campaign that led to the UK’s handgun ban. The article describes the public movement, political resistance, and eventual legislative success under Labour, while highlighting concerns that future political shifts, particularly Nigel Farage’s stance, could threaten current gun laws. A new BBC documentary revisits the events and the campaign that followed.

Danny Dyer and his daughter Dani take over a caravan park for a new Sky One series, tackling day‑to‑day tasks from cleaning to running entertainment nights. Danny highlights the intensity of bingo calling, the importance of traditional holiday‑park culture and their shared effort to revive a sense of community. Dani manages financial decisions while the pair bring in celebrity guests, build activities for children and host themed events. The show emphasizes their working‑class roots and aims to celebrate the British holiday‑park experience.

Joe Swash supports a full ban on social media use for children under 16, saying it would give parents greater control and protect young people from online harm. He cites recent moves by Australia and several European countries as examples and notes the UK is consulting on a similar measure. Swash discusses the impact of social media on children, the challenges of online negativity, and the importance of letting his own children choose whether to appear on television. He also highlights his new Channel 4 cooking show as a way to help families save time, manage stress, and improve household routines.

Amanda Holden describes the challenges of temporarily taking over Simon Cowell’s head judge role on Britain’s Got Talent and praises Stacey Solomon for bringing warmth, humour and relatability to the panel. She highlights KSI’s impact on the show’s social media presence and notes the renewed energy of the judging team. Holden recounts the lively audience atmosphere during filming and expresses hope that a choir might win the upcoming series, which returns on 21 February on ITV and ITVX.

The piece highlights the personal stories featured in the Netflix series Being Gordon Ramsay, focusing on Gordon Ramsay’s childhood hardships, rise to success, and family relationships. Tana Ramsay reflects on their early impressions of each other and the challenges of raising children while Gordon’s career demanded long hours. The show follows family milestones, including daughter Holly’s engagement and marriage to Adam Peaty, and portrays Gordon’s efforts to be a better father than his own. The narrative shows a softer side of the chef as he balances work, family, and the promotion of several new restaurants.

Gordon Ramsay recounts a teasing message from David Beckham about the costs of hosting daughters’ weddings as part of the new Netflix series Being Gordon Ramsay. The show highlights Holly Ramsay’s recent marriage to Adam Peaty, including Ramsay’s approval of his new son‑in‑law and the couple’s decision to exclude Peaty’s parents following a family rift. Gordon and Tana Ramsay express willingness to reconcile with the Peaty family, while the series also features the families’ close dynamics and Ramsay’s humorous reflections on the engagement and wedding.

King Charles reflects on the environmental legacy he hopes to leave, emphasizing harmony with nature and concern over declining wildlife in a new Prime Video documentary. The film traces his lifelong connection to the outdoors, his conservation work, and his efforts to promote sustainability through organic farming, biodiversity initiatives, and international environmental advocacy. Personal memories, family footage, and commentary on species loss underscore his motivation to protect the planet for future generations.

Caprice Bourret reflects on overcoming typecasting by producing and starring in her own Christmas films, including her latest, A Scottish Christmas Secret. She describes her strong work ethic, love of the festive season and hands-on involvement in film production while highlighting the success of last year’s A European Christmas. She discusses raising her twins to value hard work, their brief interest in acting and subsequent rejection of showbiz. Bourret also emphasises her commitment to charity work, particularly Brain Tumour Research, following her past health issues.