From The Traitors to Big Brother: why is all our favourite reality TV Dutch?
As we gear up for more nailbiting episodes, it’s worth asking why the most addictive TV formats come from the Netherlands
December 2023
Christmas crackers! It’s your ultimate guide to the UK’s best festive TV
From the rush of seeing Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor, to the tearjerking final ever episode of Ghosts – here’s your authoritative guide to the finest television
October 2023
She became The Voice’s inaugural Australian winner. Now she’s working to complete high school
Karise Eden found fame and success but struggled with the self-perception she was ‘dumb’. Adult learning is helping her get her groove back
March 2023
Two stars of The Voice of Holland charged with sex offences
The hit talent show – the first of the global franchise – was taken off air last year after the scandal broke
February 2023
Louisville singer born in refugee camp wins Nepal’s The Voice
Karan Rai prepares for international tour after victory on TV singing competition
April 2022
Prosecutors investigate claims of abuse on Dutch version of The Voice
Accusations of ‘sexually transgressive behaviour’ and abuse of power cast shadow over original version of popular talent show
March 2022
‘I’m literally an X-Man’ – is trans comic Jordan Gray the next stage of human evolution?
She sings naked, had an epiphany chopping wood in Sweden, came out dressed as a cat, is making a sitcom with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, and is helping Matt Lucas to be funny. Meet comedy powerhouse Jordan Gray
January 2022
Life after Will Young: how talent shows shaped Britain
Dutch creator of The Voice accused of victim-blaming over abuse claims on show
August 2021
Amount of Australian drama on commercial TV falls by 68% in two decades
Across all broadcasters, including the ABC, Foxtel and Netflix, total hours of adult drama drops by 20%, QUT study finds
December 2020
Sudanese singer faces deportation from Netherlands despite safety fears
Rejection of Mohamed al-Tayeb’s asylum case comes amid changes to immigration policy critics say are an attempt to placate far right
May 2020
How we made
Kaiser Chiefs: how we made I Predict a Riot
‘It was inspired by a hectic night at a club we ran – people were taking their clothes off and hanging from ceiling pipes’
April 2019
The Voice Kids: Russian reality TV show hit by vote-rigging row
Cybersecurity firm investigates voting after landslide win for pop star’s daughter
March 2019
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TV tonight: are Sleaford Mods 'the world's greatest rock'n'roll band'?
Iggy Pop reckons so – now a new documentary chronicles the abrasive duo’s rise. Plus The Voice reaches its knockout stage. Here’s all the best TV to tunein for
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TV tonight: toxic politics and a race against time in Trapped's finale
The sombre Scandi-noir builds to a bold and gripping climax, while The Voice trundles along to the end of its knockout round. Here’s the best TV to tune in for
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TV tonight: Naomi Campbell lights up the Jonathan Ross Show
The supermodel goes head-to-head with football luminary Harry Redknapp on the sofa, as Icelandic drama Trapped gets ever more bloody. Here’s all the best TV to tune in for
February 2019
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Saturday's best TV: The Greatest Dancer Final; The Voice UK; Trapped
Four acts compete for a slot on Strictly, while a far-right group are planning something big as the the Nordic noir drama continues
January 2019
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Saturday's best TV: Crikey! It's the Irwins; Black Lake; The Voice UK
A new series follows the family of late zookeeper Steve Irwin as they contend with koalas and tigers, while there’s a manhunt as the Scandicrime drama concludes
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Saturday's best TV: The Brits are Coming; The Greatest Dancer
The nominations for this year’s awards are announced, while the auditions for the drama-free dancefloor show continue
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Saturday's best TV: The Voice UK; The Greatest Dancer; Black Lake
The judges are back in their swivel chairs for a new series of the talent show, while budding ballroom stars strut their stuff in a new series