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Irish Independent
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Today's top TV and streaming picks: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Brave New World and The Doorman
Mark Moriarty: Cook Like a Chef RTÉ One, 8pm On the menu tonight is a slow-roast pork belly with crispy roast potatoes and a fennel and orange salad. Then it's on to something sweet – an Amalfi-inspired lemon, olive oil and pistachio cake served with cool yoghurt. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder RTÉ2, 9pm Against her better judgement, Pip seeks out a calamity party with hopes of tracking down the drug dealer Max told her about. Uncharted with Ray Goggins RTÉ One, 9.35pm Paralympian Ellen Keane and Camogie star Ashling Thompson travel to Bolivia where they meet Ray and embark on a seven-day challenge. It involves negotiating raging rivers, trekking through wild jungle and traversing glaciers and snowfields. The Doorman Channel 4, 2.40am Ruby Rose stars as a former US marine sergeant working as a guard in a New York apartment building about to undergo renovations. With most of the tenants having moved out, ruthless art thief Victor Dubois (Jean Reno) moves in, believing that something valuable is hidden there. Brave New World Disney+, streaming now Meeting newly elected President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), Captain America/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) must race against time to uncover a sinister plot before the world plunges into chaos. F1: The Academy Netflix, streaming now In the struggle to reinstate a female driver on the Formula 1 grid, 15 young women are pushing the envelope. For similar viewing, but dramatised, we have Gran Turismo, which landed yesterday on Netflix, while Motorheads is now available via Prime Video. Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders Netflix, streaming now Chicago, 1982. Several cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules randomly resulted in at least seven deaths. Understandably, it ignited a countrywide panic in the United States, leading to one of the biggest criminal investigations in the nation's history. This striking documentary, from executive producer Joe Berlinger (Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes) and directors Yotam Guendelman and Ari Pines (Shadow of Truth, Buried), revisits the terrifying crime that destroyed the country's faith in the safety of commonplace brands. Were these horrifying fatalities the work of a single psychopath, or was it just a convenient scapegoat in a larger conspiracy and possible cover-up? The case that transformed the bestselling medication in the world into a terrible symbol and permanently altered public perception of the items in people's medicine cabinets is revisited through this three-part series. Surviving The Tunisia Beach Attack Prime Video, streaming now In 2015, a single shooter killed 38 people in less than 40 minutes. Ten years later, survivors talk about their struggle for survival and the tragedy's lingering effects. Clarkson's Farm Prime Video, streaming now Be it for inheritance tax purposes or just a pure latent love of land, Clarkson is back. After wrapping up series three, the Diddly Squat crew return to find Kaleb touring the country and Lisa launching a new product line. This means Clarkson is left to 'manage it all'. Poor lamb. Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds Netflix, streaming now Experience the thrill (albeit second-hand) of flying with the US Air Force's Thunderbirds, witnessing the intense training, risks and dedication required to be part of this elite American institution who, essentially, do doughnuts in the sky and make Mother Nature cry. That's my two cents, anyway. Fountain of Youth AppleTV+, streaming now Estranged siblings John Krasinski and Natalie Portman go on a high-stakes global heist to find the legendary fountain, unlocking secrets that could grant immortality. Yep, you read that correctly. It also stars Domhnall Gleeson, Eiza González and Stanley Tucci. Also on Apple, we have Deaf President Now, which explores a pivotal but often overlooked civil rights movement. Fear Street: Prom Queen Netflix, streaming now Bit of an arbitrary time of year for slasher fare, but here we are. The 1988 prom at Shadyside High is a battleground as the dominant It Girls plot to win the title. However, the competition becomes lethal as candidates begin to die. Forget You Not Netflix, streaming now As a stand-up comedian and part-time convenience store employee, Cheng Le-le (Hsieh Ying-xuan) is finding that work/life balance tricky. If you throw her marital woes and her father's memory lapses into the mix, she's a woman on the brink.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Teenager Anahat ready for senior world squash debut
New Delhi: Anahat Singh is a busy girl. Between reading A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, writing her Class 11 exams, catching up with family and painting, the 17-year-old is also gearing up for her first senior World Squash Championships. Anahat Singh will feature in her first senior World Squash Championships that is set to be held on May 9-17 in Chicago. (Getty Images) The India No.1 and the only woman player in the four-member Chicago-bound squad is unfazed. After blazing her trail on the junior circuit — she has three British Junior Open titles across age-groups — Anahat has made an encouraging foray into the senior circuit. With nine PSA titles out of 10 appearances, Anahat knows how to win. The double bronze medallist at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games is going into the May 9-17 event having won her third British Junior Open. She then had an unblemished run at the 2025 Asian Junior Team Championships which helped India claim the bronze medal. The Delhi-born player then won the SRFI Indian Tour and the Indian Open events to break into the top 70 in the PSA rankings. 'I've been in good form over the past 2-3 competitions, the body is feeling good, the belief is there. Even during practice, I'm confident with the way I'm playing. I think it's the best I've played in the last few years,' she said. The senior worlds though 'feels different'. 'I've grown up watching this tournament. It is one event where the world's best turn up, and it's something I've always wanted to compete in,' she said. 'This year, I'm not really going there to win or anything. I'm just trying to go and play my best and do as well as I possibly can.' That means, by her own admission, getting past the second round. The world No.62 will open her campaign against Marina Stefanoni of US, ranked 28. Should she win, she'll meet either world No.15 Fayrouz Aboelkheir or world No.34 Hana Moataz, both from Egypt. The rankings gap notwithstanding, Anahat believes she can beat them. 'In my first two rounds, I'll meet opponents who I have seen a lot and I've played with them as well. And they're not in the top 10. There's always a chance to win and if I'm playing well, they'll be under pressure because they're ranked higher and more experienced.' She would know, considering the tables turn when she plays the juniors. 'There, I am expected to win every time, which puts a bit of pressure; I know there would be little challenge till the semis. But in seniors, even the opening rounds are very tough.' With squash making its debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Anahat is keen to grow in the game. Having the seasoned Saurav Ghosal as a mentor helps. The 38-year-old primarily helps Anahat manage and structure her calendar. 'I am not picking the tournaments blindly,' she said. 'We plan when and where I need to play, how much to exert, and so forth. Since LA is in the picture, it was more important for me to play the senior tournaments a bit more. While the qualification criterion is still not known, I want to climb the rankings as much as I can to put myself in the reckoning.'
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BBC Outlines Transformation Strategy Amid Budget Constraints: ‘We Face an Unprecedented Content Funding Challenge'
The BBC unveiled its annual plan for 2025/26 on Monday, mapping out an ambitious transformation agenda while acknowledging significant financial hurdles as the pubcaster gears up for charter renewal discussions. With its budget down £1 billion ($1.3 billion) annually in real terms compared to 15 years ago, the BBC is doubling down on digital innovation while continuing its austerity measures. The corporation has already slashed 2,000 roles over the past five years and recently completed a voluntary redundancy program. More from Variety BBC Revenge Thriller 'Reunion' Says 'What It Means to Be a Deaf Person From the Point of View of a Deaf Person' BBC Teams With ZDF to Produce Premium Drama Series, Building on 'Honey' and 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' Deals BBC, ZDF Order Flirty Spy Thriller 'Honey' From 'Killing Eve' Producer 'Despite strong growth from BBC Commercial, we face an unprecedented content funding challenge as global co-productions reduce across the sector,' the BBC said. BBC chair Samir Shah emphasized the organization's critical mission: 'The BBC's role has never been more important, both here in the U.K. and around the world, to deliver trusted, impartial news in a world of disinformation; develop and promote the most compelling homegrown content; and be the place where people come together for unforgettable shared moments.' Director-general Tim Davie added that the pubcaster remains 'focused on our mission to deliver value for all, through our journalism, our storytelling and our unique ability to bring people together.' On the content front, the broadcaster has revealed several high-profile projects including the return of 'The Night Manager,' Sally Wainwright's 'Riot Women,' and Jack Thorne's adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies.' Popular series 'The Gold,' 'Doctor Who,' and 'Silent Witness' are also set to return. The corporation is planning a significant digital push with BBC iPlayer receiving enhanced personalization features and a stronger news offering. Subject to regulatory approval, four new distinctive music stations will launch on DAB+, while the pubcaster explores how to leverage AI responsibly. To woo younger audiences, BBC News will expand its presence on TikTok and Instagram, and launch an initiative in schools to help students evaluate news legitimacy. In a first, full Newsround bulletins will be available on YouTube alongside their current homes on CBBC and iPlayer. Sports coverage remains a priority with live broadcasts of the Women's Euros, Women's Rugby World Cup, and men's soccer internationals for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland across BBC platforms. The BBC's commercial arm aims to deliver £1.5 billion ($1.95 billion) in returns by 2026/27, a 30% increase from the previous five-year period, as part of the strategy to offset budget constraints and declining global co-productions. As the pubcaster prepares for charter discussions, it has launched what it calls its 'biggest ever public engagement exercise,' seeking input from BBC account holders about the organization's future. The corporation will advocate for 'a universal public service BBC for a generation,' with sufficient funding and independence. BBC's reach statistics show that 95% of U.K. adults use BBC services monthly and iPlayer is the market's fastest-growing long-form streaming platform. The pubcaster continues to dominate U.K. news consumption and remains the only British media brand in the top five among 16-34 year-olds, reaching 68% weekly. Last year's successes included Olympics coverage reaching over 36 million viewers, a Christmas Day sweep with BBC programs taking all top 10 slots, and a blockbuster return for reality hit 'The Traitors,' which attracted 10.8 million viewers for its season premiere. Best of Variety What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
