The BBC Unveils First Trailer for Welsh Ghost Story The Witch Farm

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By Jon Donnis

The BBC has released the first trailer for The Witch Farm, a new four-part supernatural drama set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Welsh countryside. Starring Gabrielle Creevy and Michael Socha, the series promises a chilling mystery involving unexplained disturbances, family secrets and a remote farmhouse with a disturbing history.

Written by Danny Robins, the creator of the popular BBC paranormal series Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist, the drama is set in South Wales in 1989. It follows Bill (Michael Socha), Liz (Gabrielle Creevy) and their teenage son Jonathan (Lewin Lloyd), who leave London behind in the hope of making a fresh start at Heol Fanog, an isolated modern farmhouse in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons.

Initially, the peaceful surroundings offer the family an escape from their previous lives. However, their optimism soon gives way to fear when strange and increasingly disturbing events begin taking place inside the property. Unexplained disturbances and the repeated appearance of a mysterious figure leave the family questioning what is happening around them and whether they are truly alone.

As Bill and Liz attempt to uncover the truth, their investigation leads them towards a dark history connected to the farmhouse and the surrounding land. The deeper they dig, the more unsettling their discoveries become. Meanwhile, the growing tension begins to affect their marriage, placing their trust in one another under increasing pressure as they struggle to understand what they are experiencing.

Robins has considerable experience exploring supernatural mysteries, having created the hit BBC podcast and television series Uncanny, the docu-drama podcast The Battersea Poltergeist and the West End production 2:22: A Ghost Story, which went on to become an international success. The Witch Farm brings that interest in unexplained phenomena to a fictional television drama.

The supporting cast includes Sian Gibson (The Power of Parker, Peter Kay's Car Share), Robert Pugh (Game of Thrones, The Tuckers), Jeremy Swift (Ted Lasso, Downton Abbey), Edward Holcroft (Industry, The Agency) and Roger Evans (Northern Lights, House of the Dragon).

The first two episodes of The Witch Farm will be available on BBC iPlayer from 6am on Sunday 22 November. The opening episode will also air on BBC One and BBC One Wales at 9pm that evening, followed by the second episode at the same time on Monday 23 November. Episodes three and four will follow the same release pattern the following week.

With its remote Welsh setting, unsettling supernatural mystery and family drama, The Witch Farm looks set to offer an atmospheric addition to the BBC's collection of ghost stories.

Rylan Gets an Unexpected Surprise in Special Children in Need Stunt with Dune: Part Three Stars

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By Jon Donnis

Rylan is in for an unexpectedly chaotic interview when he comes face to face with four of Hollywood's biggest names in a special BBC Children in Need stunt featuring the cast of Dune: Part Three.

Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Anya Taylor-Joy have joined forces with Children in Need for an unusual press junket appearance, with Rylan believing he is simply there to discuss their upcoming film.

What he doesn't realise is that three children are secretly directing the conversation through earpieces worn by the actors. The youngsters give the stars instructions, which they happily follow, leaving Rylan increasingly baffled as the interview takes unexpected turns.

With four major Hollywood personalities playing along, Rylan soon finds it difficult to keep the conversation on track, as the children's ideas take precedence over his carefully prepared questions.

The stunt puts children in charge of the entertainment, capturing the playful spirit of BBC Children in Need while bringing together some of the biggest names in the upcoming Dune: Part Three.

The full segment will be shown during the BBC Children in Need Appeal, broadcasting live from Salford at 7pm on Friday 13 November on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Escape to Florida Set for Bigger Second Series on Channel 4

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By Jon Donnis

Channel 4 has recommissioned Escape to Florida for a second series, with Belfast-based independent production company Waddell Media securing an extended 30-episode run following the success of the original 20-part series.

The lifestyle programme follows British people who have decided to leave the UK for a new life in Florida, documenting the practical challenges and personal experiences of adapting to a different country.

The reasons for making the move vary, from career opportunities and business ambitions to family circumstances and the appeal of a different lifestyle. However, starting again thousands of miles from home brings considerable adjustments, and the series explores what happens when expectations meet reality.

The new episodes will follow people navigating career changes, setting up businesses, dealing with family upheavals and overcoming unexpected setbacks. Alongside these challenges, viewers will see how they establish new routines and adapt to everyday life in the United States.

Leaving Britain does not necessarily mean abandoning familiar traditions. Florida's British expat community offers opportunities to maintain connections with home, from traditional full English breakfasts to cricket clubs and familiar accents.

Against the backdrop of Florida's beaches, coastal cities and tourist attractions, Escape to Florida focuses on the people behind the decisions, examining the sacrifices, experiences and unexpected developments that come with making such a significant life change.

The 30-episode recommission is also a boost for Northern Ireland's independent production sector, with the series supported by Northern Ireland Screen.

Don’t Forget Me: The Disappearance of Amy Fitzpatrick Coming to Sky Documentaries

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By Jon Donnis

Sky has announced Don’t Forget Me: The Disappearance of Amy Fitzpatrick, a new three-part true crime documentary examining the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl from Spain’s Costa del Sol and the family divisions that have surrounded the case for almost two decades.

The series will arrive on Sky Documentaries and NOW from 29 November, revisiting the events surrounding Amy’s disappearance on New Year’s Day 2008 and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt those closest to her.

Five years after Amy vanished, her family suffered another devastating tragedy when her brother Dean died from a stab wound on a Dublin street in 2013. Dave Mahon, Amy’s stepfather, was subsequently found guilty of Dean’s manslaughter, bringing further scrutiny to the family and the circumstances surrounding both tragedies.

In the years following Amy’s disappearance, her mother Audrey and stepfather Dave led a high-profile campaign to find her. However, as the years passed, questions and suspicions created deep divisions within the family. Amy’s biological father Chris and her aunt Christine increasingly found themselves at odds with Audrey and Dave, leaving the family fractured as they continued searching for answers.

Now, with the investigation facing the prospect of being closed for good, those closest to Amy are making a renewed appeal for information.

Produced by The Slate Works, the company behind 9/11: Inside the President’s War Room, Don’t Forget Me brings together rare access to both sides of Amy’s family, alongside interviews with her closest friends, the last people known to have seen her alive, journalists who continue to investigate the case and members of An Garda Síochána, Ireland’s national police service.

Featuring new testimony never previously made public, the three-part series examines the conflicting accounts and versions of events that have surrounded Amy’s disappearance. It also explores the impact the case has had on those left behind, as her family continues to seek answers nearly 20 years after she was last seen.

Don’t Forget Me: The Disappearance of Amy Fitzpatrick premieres on Sky Documentaries and NOW on 29 November.

Taskmaster Reveals Five Celebrities for Festive New Year Treat Special

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By Jon Donnis

Taskmaster is set to welcome five new celebrity contestants for its annual festive special, Taskmaster’s New Year Treat, with a fresh collection of familiar faces preparing to take on Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne’s unusual challenges.

The latest line-up brings together personalities from television, music, broadcasting and the legal profession, all of whom will be expected to put their skills to the test in a series of deliberately ridiculous tasks. However, despite their respective achievements, none should expect any special treatment from the famously imposing Taskmaster or his loyal assistant.

The five celebrities cfestonfirmed for the festive edition are BAFTA-nominated television presenter Alison Hammond, best known for her appearances on Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off, chart-topping musician Chesney Hawkes, and railway enthusiast, broadcaster and viral content creator Francis Bourgeois, who has also appeared on Prime Video's The Grand Tour.

Completing the line-up are BBC Chief News Presenter Maryam Moshiri, presenter of The World Today With Maryam Moshiri on BBC News, and barrister, broadcaster and author Rob Rinder.

The special will once again bring together five well-known figures from very different backgrounds, creating an unpredictable mix as they attempt to impress Greg Davies while following the increasingly bizarre instructions provided by Alex Horne.

The BAFTA and Rose D'Or-winning entertainment show is set to return over the festive season with a double helping of Taskmaster's New Year Treat. Exact transmission details have yet to be announced and will be revealed in due course.

COMPETITION: Win The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 1 to 3 on Blu-ray

The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 1 to 3 boxset is set for its release on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on 16 November 2026, courtesy of Acorn Media International

And to celebrate we have a copy to give away!

Synopsis:

With Maggie and Negan finally putting their differences aside, season three sees the unlikely duo team up with newcomers Renata and Luis, as they endeavour to create the first thriving community in the Big Apple since the apocalypse.  

 

As threats from the inside start to rear their ugly heads, the determined pair are forced to question whether their old wounds have truly healed, or if their dark pasts will spell doom for the entire city. 

 

The first season introduces us to a broken Manhattan, overrun with the undead and ruled by chaos. Maggie, now a hardened leader, joins forces with former nemesis Negan to rescue her kidnapped son, Hershel, from the clutches of the sadistic Croat. Joined by the mysterious Ginny and pursued by merciless marshals, the pair journey through New York’s crumbling skyline where horrors lurk around every corner and not just the flesh-eating kind. 

 

Season two sees our uneasy allies thrown into opposite sides of a brutal turf war that threatens to consume what’s left of civilisation. New alliances are formed and old loyalties are tested as the shadowy New Babylon Federation steps in, bringing with it a whole new set of dangers and political intrigue. With factions at war, vicious new enemies emerging and the walkers more ruthless than ever, Maggie and Negan must decide whether survival means standing together, or apart. 

 

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The Hormone Fix: Davinia Taylor Explores the Science Behind Our Hormones in New Channel 4 Special

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By Jon Donnis

Channel 4 is set to explore the fascinating world of hormonal health with The Hormone Fix, a one-off factual special fronted by actor, author and wellbeing advocate Davinia Taylor.

Produced by Little Bird Films, the 60-minute programme will see Davinia investigate the important role hormones play in our everyday lives, examining how they can influence everything from sleep, stress and mood to appetite and energy levels. While hormones are something we rarely give much thought to, their impact on our overall wellbeing is considerable, and the programme promises to uncover just how much they can affect the way we feel and function.

Meeting leading experts alongside contributors with personal experience of hormonal health issues, Davinia will explore the science behind the subject while looking at practical ways to better understand our bodies. Along the way, she will investigate emerging wellness approaches and discover useful insights that viewers may be able to incorporate into their own daily routines.

Combining scientific expertise with personal stories and Davinia's natural curiosity, The Hormone Fix aims to make what can often be a complicated subject both accessible and engaging. Rather than simply explaining how hormones work, the programme hopes to encourage viewers to take a closer look at their own wellbeing habits and develop a better understanding of the processes taking place inside their bodies.

With growing interest in the connection between hormonal health and everyday wellbeing, The Hormone Fix looks set to offer an intriguing and potentially eye-opening exploration of a subject that affects us all.

Davinia Taylor said: "We're told to accept feeling tired, stressed, foggy and out of sorts as a normal part of life, especially as we get older. I don't buy that. Hormones affect so much more than people realise, and I want to explore what happens when we start paying attention to them. Hormones make us feel happy and safe and bring us joy and love. If this programme gets people asking more questions and feeling more in control of their health, then that's a win."

The Hormone Fix will air on Channel 4 next year.