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From the Editors
THIS WEEK • THE TEN BEST SHOWS TO WATCH, LISTEN TO & STREAM
THE BRIDGERTON EFFECT
SPIES, POWs AND TIME AGENTS • The TV and film legend on The Man from UNCLE, The Great Escape and Sapphire and Steel
TEN QUESTIONS WITH STEPHEN MANGAN • From The Split to Pointless… the actor and presenter on the art of versatility
conduct the BBC Symphony Orchestra
MUM’S LIFE IS A TRIUMPH • Don’t write her off, says Rory Cargill, the son of BBC presenter Susan Rae
GRAPEVINE • The TV stories that are getting us talking…
THE RADIO TIMES AT 100 • We continue to celebrate the centenary year of Radio Times with a sprinkling of magic and memories from the magazine archives
‘I’M NOT JEWISH — IF THAT’S A PROBLEM I’LL WALK AWAY’ • To play Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, Helen Mirren had to ditch the glamour – but how does she feel about the reaction to her casting?
GOOD AS GOLDA • Gideon Meir says only one woman could play his grandmother
THE MAKING OF A MONSTER • Should the life of the worst sex offender of modern times be turned into a TV drama? Producer Jeff Pope and writer Neil McKay insist it’s vital…
‘THE PROBLEM WITH YOU SCOTS…’ • Morven Christie and Peter Mullan are actors at the top of their game – but along the way they both say they’ve faced discrimination…
TINY BUT MIGHTY • As fast as Usain Bolt and as heroic as Hercules – a new series focuses on the extraordinary lives of nature’s smallest creatures. Producer Paul Williams guides us through six miniature worlds and their giant challenges
CENTURY QUIZ 1960s • From Hancock to landing on the Moon, how well do you know the 1960s?
UNDERDOGS WHO FIGHT LIKE TIGERS • England are the holders, but don’t bet against Pakistan at the World Cup, says Simon Barnes
FOLLOW THE CRICKET WORLD CUP • All 48 games will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event/Cricket with highlights daily on Channel 5. 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra have ball-by-ball commentary for selected fixtures.
WELCOME TO MICROWAVE TV! • From Big Brother to Gladiators the list of reheated shows is endless
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