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Comedic discussion show in which Frank Skinner aims to find out more about famous events with the help of historian Dr Kate Williams and celebrity guests. Together they navigate their way through the funniest, oddest and most interesting moments of times gone by

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  What is the biggest Super Bowl comeback in history?
  
  The Super Bowl has witnessed truly ridiculous scenes as teams hunt down historic comebacks.

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  Whimsy-maxxing, cold plunges and listening parties, the experience trends Gen Z are leaning into in 2026
  
  Want to make your 2026 as memorable as possible? Here's seven suggestions for you.

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  Gary Lineker says he doesn't miss the BBC: "I'm enjoying life without having to tread on eggshells"
  
  Having left the BBC, the broadcaster and legendary England striker is keen to enjoy the freedom of the World Cup on his own terms.

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  Spitting Image returns as YouTube series – and the first episode is streaming now
  
  Spitting Image – but not as you've seen it before.

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  Beyond Paradise includes Return to Paradise Easter egg - as one character weighs up future
  
  "Take risks, choose adventure."

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  Who are Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen? Meet Finland's Eurovision 2026 entry
  
  They are the favourite to win tonight's final!

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  Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl wins: How many times has Mahomes won the Super Bowl?
  
  Patrick Mahomes is going for a three-peat with Kansas City Chiefs – but how many times has he won the Super Bowl?

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  Gary Lineker is looking forward to weekends off after leaving Match of the Day
  
  "I need to slow down a little bit and enjoy life."

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  30 of the best podcasts for summer 2025
  
  From Alan Partridge's latest comedy offering to political insights and gripping true crime, these are the podcasts to get into this summer.

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  Who is Lion Ceccah? Meet Lithuania's Eurovision 2026 entry
  
  Could Lithuania finally bring home the gold?

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  Tom Brady Super Bowl wins: How many times has Brady won the Super Bowl?
  
  Tom Brady is back for the Super Bowl – but he won't be on the field.

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  Taskmaster season 21 A-list star explains why he signed up – and the former contestant who made it happen
  
  "I've been trying to do it for a long time."

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  Get three months' free Amazon Music Unlimited ahead of Spring Deal Days
  
  Amazon Music Unlimited is leading the charge for the Spring Deal Days with this new offer.

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  Think you know Star Wars? These 13 secrets and Easter eggs surprise even die-hard fans
  
  May the force (and the facts) be with you.

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  Amazon Music brings back three months for 99p offer for May only
  
  Amazon Music is bringing you another tempting offer.

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  Oscar-winning roles Hollywood stars almost walked away from – and how they changed everything
  
  From Gwyneth Paltrow to Jack Nicholson – here are some iconic roles that almost went to different actors.

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  The movies actors never got to finish – and how films handled their loss
  
  From Marilyn Monroe to Carrie Fisher, we've taken a look at some of the actors who tragically died while in the middle of filming uncompleted projects.

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  Hollywood's weirdest alternate timeline: Big stars who almost played even bigger roles
  
  These classic films could all have looked very different.

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  John Bishop explains why Bradley Cooper's film about life is "like watching a memory"
  
  Will Arnett plays a character inspired by the popular scouse comedian in new movie Is This Thing On?

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  Who is Minah? Meet The Traitors season 3 contestant and call centre manager
  
  Does Minah have what it takes to be a Traitor and evade detection?

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  90 Day Fiancé UK season 4 cast: Meet the new and returning couples
  
  There are even more love stories to tell.

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  Race Across the World 2025 cast: Meet the contestants in the line-up
  
  They're in the final straight!

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  The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 3 cast: Meet the ladies of #MomTok
  
  They're back!

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  The sitcom characters who were almost played by someone else – and the near-misses that would've changed TV forever
  
  From Bob Odenkirk to Octavia Spencer, an alternate timeline would feature some very different sitcom legends.

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