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Jess Lester, TV Reporter

Jess is a freelance TV Reporter for Daily Mail. She joined the team in September 2025 after two years on The Sun's TV team. Jess was formerly a full-time Senior Showbiz Reporter, Features Reporter and Fabulous writer, as well as Acting Editor of a magazine and radio show for youth and children's workers. Jess is a big fan of all things telly - from dramas to serials and most of all, factual documentaries. Over the years she has interviewed a number of famous faces including the likes of Idris Elba, Caitlyn Jenner, Lord Sugar, Amanda Holden and many more.

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Ben Shephard derails This Morning makeovers with VERY rude question - as squirming host snaps 'shall we move on?' and Cat Deeley shoots daggers at him

16/04/26 02:13

The host was left squirming as he tried to explain himself while his co-host Cat Deeley and fashion presenter Jo Good struggled to keep control of the segment. On Thursday, Cat, 49, and Ben, 51, were joined by their resident fashion expert to craft some summer-ready looks for ITV audiences, based on the biggest trends....read

Cat Deeley left red-faced as Ben Shephard scolds her for 'bossy' treatment of This Morning guest live on show
16/04/26 12:16
The duo were joined by former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston on the sofa on the ITV daytime show on Thursday.
Evil trolls made my life hell after the death of my son - they feed off tragedy and won't stop for the most terrifying reason, warns Jay Slater's mum
16/04/26 10:48
Jay Slater's mum Debbie Duncan has opened up on how 'tragedy trolling' made her life hell, and admitted that they have 'never stopped' with their tirade against her.
The Testaments viewers sickened by 'vile' sexual abuse scene between dentist and teenage patient - with 'heartbreaking' twist that 'sent shivers down their spines'
16/04/26 10:37
The new series follows the story of the sequel book of the same name.
The Repair Shop guest left 'shaking and stuck for words' as 'tiny treasures' with incredible past are restored - along with her 'dad's legacy'
16/04/26 08:49
Debbie Lee, from Southend-on-Sea, was keen to have the 'tiny treasures' brought back to their original condition with the help of goldsmith Richard Talman.
I'm A Celebrity's Beverley Callard 'trying to be brave and strong' as she shares 'weird' cancer update with fans and says 'I don't know what this means' in vulnerable video
16/04/26 08:05
The actress admitted she 'didn't know' what the 'weird' update on the disease meant as she revealed she had been called in for another consultation by her doctor.
First look at Steve Coogan in award-winning BBC comedy Funboys as he joins for 'succulent' second series 'that will slide into your soul'
16/04/26 08:00
Steve Coogan will feature in award-winning BBC comedy Funboys, joining as a guest star in the 'succulent' second series 'that will slide into your soul.
Award-winning drama hailed as 'the best series ever made' with whopping 95% Rotten Tomatoes score goes free to stream for the first time - and will hit screens in days
15/04/26 03:53
The series, which starred the likes of Barry Keoghan, Adam Lundgren and Emily Watson, followed the fall out and clean up efforts following the real-life tragedy.
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Jeremy Kyle sparks HUNDREDS of Ofcom complaints with explosive rant about junior doctors striking
15/04/26 03:16
The broadcasting regulator revealed that the show had received 311 complaints following the episode of The Jeremy Kyle Breakfast Show that aired on Saturday (April 11).
Baffled This Morning fans have a big complaint as Blue promote their 25th anniversary in music
15/04/26 02:19
The pop legends joined Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on Wednesday (April 15) as they opened up on their tour, which is currently making its way across the UK.
The Repair Shop guest gasps at military trophy's 'astounding' makeover - and stuns BBC experts revealing the death-defying feats that earned him the accolade
15/04/26 01:39
Former serviceman Mike Webb took to the series in hope that the specialists would be able to bring his prized possession back to its former glory as the 16th series of the show kickstarted.
My daughter took her own life after relationship with domestic abuser broke her - the police were too late to save her and he received just four years for his crimes, now I'm fighting for justice
15/04/26 12:14
A woman whose daughter who took her own life after she was left broken by a relationship with a domestic abuser is calling for justice after he was jailed for the abuse, but for her death.
Last One Laughing returning for Halloween special with devilish new rule - plus a third series is on the way next year starring brand new cast after critical acclaim
15/04/26 10:39
Hosted by Jimmy Carr, the premise sees a group of comedians in close quarters for six hours, all while trying to make each other laugh or smile.
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The Apprentice's Karishma Vijay gets engaged the same week as BBC finale - and is flooded with support from fans after the 'hardest soft launch' of her fiancé
15/04/26 10:09
The businesswoman took to Instagram with a series of pictures of her and her husband-to-be, not showing his face, as they danced around on a beach together.
More Euphoria outrage as episode pulled from screens without explanation in the UK - as livid fans rage 'this is so annoying!'
15/04/26 09:22
The popular series returned earlier this month with its highly-anticipated third season, which features the likes of Zendaya , Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi.
Sort Your Life Out viewers sink claws into 'mad with power' Stacey Solomon for 'awful and cheap' DIY furniture 'that will fall apart within weeks'
15/04/26 08:20
The new episode, which hit screens on the BBC on Tuesday saw Stacey, 36, meet the Munro-Manns, whose home had become increasingly overrun with clutter following a family tragedy.
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My family forced me to marry a man twice my age - they told me I belonged to him and he even took out insurance policies on my life to threaten me into obedience
13/04/26 03:54
A woman who was forced to marry a man twice her age and suffered years of abuse has opened up on her experience of being threatened into obedience in a horrifying religious polygamy plot.
Outrageous chess documentary about player accused of cheating his way through competitions using a sex toy leaves Netflix viewers gasping 'I didn't realise they were this wild!'
13/04/26 02:49
Last week, the streaming giant released new feature-length documentary, Untold: Chess Mates, and it has since climbed up the most-watched charts.
'Unsettling' crime drama dubbed 'Australia's answer to Broadchurch' now free to stream on ITVX - as viewers rave over 'incredible cast and pacing'
13/04/26 01:01
The six-part series, written by Giula Sandler, Belinda Bradley and Franz Docherty landed on Australian channel service ABC TV in September 2022.
I'm marrying a death row inmate convicted of a double murder - he may be gone in two weeks and we'll only have 20 minutes to say I do with glass between us, but I'm certain he's the one
13/04/26 12:45
A woman who is marrying a death row inmate convicted of a double murder has opened up on their upcoming wedding, which will see them say 'I do' with glass between them.
Moment Gemma Collins crashes to the ground after falling out of hammock on I'm A Celebrity - as David Haye scrambles to 'rescue' while campmates howl with laughter
13/04/26 11:01
While Adam Thomas and Scarlett Moffatt get emotional discussing the love they have for their families, Gemma, 45, tries to sit down on the hammock.
BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty left 'curling up on the floor screaming, vomiting and passing out' by agonising health condition 'that can flare up at any time'
13/04/26 10:24
The presenter revealed how she had been battling Adenomyosis, which causes the lining of the womb to grow into the muscular wall, and can 'flare up at any time'.
The Capture fans make desperate demand to BBC bosses after nail-biting finale leaves string of unanswered questions
13/04/26 09:52
The final episode played out on screen on Sunday (April 12), wrapping up the six-part drama that follows Holliday Grainger as DI Rachel Carey.
My Euphoria drug-smuggling scene was so disgusting to shoot I received a standing ovation from the crew after filming it, reveals star Chloe Cherry
13/04/26 09:28
The popular series returned earlier this month with its highly-anticipated third season, saw Chloe, 28, take one of the lead roles among the cast.
Rosamund Pike breaks down in tears as she pays tribute to her rarely-seen partner for 'staying home and taking care of her sons' after winning Best Actress at Olivier Awards
13/04/26 08:13
The actress made a rare public appearance with her long-term partner Robie Uniacke at the Olivier Awards on Sunday, where she scooped one of the gongs.
'Glorious' Netflix comedy that 'proves imagination is still alive in the industry' is showered in praise - with director lauded as 'one of the greatest minds of the 21st century'
12/04/26 08:52
Netflix fans have been left raving over a 'glorious' comedy series that viewers have said 'proved imagination is still alive in the industry'.
Alison Hammond just wore a Burberry-inspired checked co-ord from M&S on This Morning - and it's set to be a best-seller for spring
10/04/26 03:16
Alison Hammond just wore would could be one of spring's best sellers as she took to This Morning in a Burberry-inspired checked chiffon co-ord - here's where to buy it.
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Sinitta slams I'm A Celebrity for 'editing' her row with Gemma Collins after 'genuinely nasty' backlash - raging 'why do people fear open conversations?!'
10/04/26 02:56
The singer furiously accused ITV of editing the clash between the pair, which took place during Thursday night's episode of the All Stars series of the show.
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'People think I'm sweet but I'm an actress and can be RUTHLESS' warns Joanna Page ahead of Taskmaster debut - insisting she has 'no shame' because she's 'used to exposing herself'
10/04/26 11:40
The Gavin And Stacey actress is starring in the new series alongside presenter Joel Dommett, writer Armando Iannucci, comedian Amy Gledhill and Hollywood star Kumail Nanjiani.
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I'm allergic to daylight and just one minute in the sun is seriously dangerous - even staying indoors isn't safe, I'll never have a normal life
10/04/26 11:06
A woman who has a severe allergy to sunlight opened up on how even a MINUTE in any daylight can be seriously dangerous.
Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy and James Lance join Wednesday for series three in major Netflix cast shake-up
10/04/26 10:18
Game of Thrones actress Lena Headey joins Ted Lasso star James Lance and Pretty In Pink's Andrew McCarthy in the series.
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Nicola Sturgeon doubles over after BRUTAL swipe at her looks on The Assembly - after teasing 'radical' makeover to celebrate leaving politics
10/04/26 09:21
Nicola, 55, will face questions from the crowd of interviewers, which is made up of autistic, neurodivergent, and/or learning-disabled people.
BBC Breakfast fans beg 'you have to stop!' as Naga Munchetty bulldozes guest in 'embarrassing' interview - jeering 'he could barely get a word in!'
10/04/26 08:47
Naga, 51, made a return to screens on the news programme yesterday alongside regular co-star Charlie Stayt to discuss the top stories across the UK and beyond.
Jane McDonald breaks down in tears recounting 'struggles' in 'very, very hard' showbiz industry - sobbing 'I've been the underdog fighting all the way'
10/04/26 08:00
The singer and presenter has let cameras follow her to Nashville in a new Channel 5 series as she showcases the sights, sounds and stories about the home of country music.
Last One Laughing star's acclaimed BBC comedy announces return to screens with brand new series in huge win for fans
09/04/26 06:00
The star appeared in series two of the Prime Video series although fell short of taking home the win.
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Good Morning Britain viewers attack 'waffling, time-wasting' Yvette Cooper for 'giving a masterclass in saying NOTHING' during TV grilling
09/04/26 03:50
The Foreign Secretary took to the ITV programme on Thursday (April 9) to discuss the impacts of the two-week ceasefire agreement between America and Iran.
Tim Campbell shocks This Morning caller with X-rated swipe live on air - as show descends into chaos while Ashley James and Rochelle Humes get tangled up in game of Twister
09/04/26 02:54
The Apprentice star was on hand to offer up his business advice to those looking to change careers, or launch a side-hustle into a full-time occupation.
Jordan Banjo rips into David Haye for being 'too competitive' on I'm A Celeb - swiping 'you're not fighting right now!' as he warns him not to cross Gemma Collins
09/04/26 02:21
The professional dancer, who took to the Jungle in 2016, where he came in ninth place, sat down with This Morning hosts Joel Dommett and Rochelle Humes.
Steve Coogan is worlds away from Alan Partridge as he transforms into a no-nonsense customs officer in Netflix's first trailer for drug-smuggling thriller Legends
09/04/26 12:54
The actor stars in Netflix's new crime thriller Legends, created by The Gold's Neil Forsyth, which follows customs officers as they try to infiltrate themselves with drug smugglers.
Claude Littner doubles down on his baffling tribute to The Apprentice star who died eleven years ago after sparking confusion among fans - revealing what really prompted his poignant post
09/04/26 11:43
Claude Littner has doubled down on his tribute to a star of The Apprentice who died 11 years ago, clarifying the message he posted on social media.
The Apprentice star reveals baffling truth behind suitcase wheeled into BBC boardroom every week - which contained just one VERY strange item
09/04/26 11:03
One of the semi-finalists on The Apprentice has revealed the baffling superstition he's kept up through his time on the BBC One business show.
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The Testaments viewers left 'in tears and freaking out' as The Handmaid's Tale legend makes unexpected debut in dramatic premiere twist
09/04/26 09:34
The new series, which was first announced to be in the works back in 2019, follows the story of the prequel book of the same name.
Harry Potter fans give their verdict as TV show releases lead stars' audition tapes - along with huge string of behind-the-scenes pics
09/04/26 09:06
Confirmed last year and based on JK Rowling's beloved books, the new show will depict a new iteration of Harry's story at Hogwarts.
I'm A Celebrity fans take humiliating swipe at David Haye in fallout from Beverley Callard feud - cementing his place as 'camp villain'
09/04/26 07:53
The boxer sparked rage among fans of the ITV series when he chose to send the former Coronation street star to the basic camp, dubbed Savannah Scrub.
Emmerdale fans call out glaring blunder as Paddy Kirk receives his court date - raging 'come on ITV, do your research better!'
08/04/26 03:50
Actor Dominic Brunt's character was seen being issued a summons to court as he faces trial for perverting the course of justice in the murder of drug dealer Ray, played by Joe Absolom.
The Apprentice fans baffled as Claude Littner announces death of show star who passed away ELEVEN YEARS ago in confusing post
08/04/26 03:29
The British businessman - who was one of Lord Sugar's advisers on the BBC One series - paid tribute to Stuart Baggs, who died aged 27 in 2015 after an asthma attack.
Paris Fury admits daughter Venezuela's fiancé was terrified to meet Tyson on camera in Netflix reality show - and confirms they have 'signed' up for series three
08/04/26 02:00
Paris Fury has revealed that her daughter's fiancé was terrified to ask her husband Tyson for Venezuela's hand in marriage - especially since he had to do it on camera.
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True crime fans left shaken after docuseries exposes 'human evil'
08/04/26 01:54
The chilling four-episode series takes a closer look at two notorious killers in Canada who hid their harrowing murderous reality behind a very glamorous exterior.
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Mortified Rylan suffers wardrobe malfunction for an HOUR on This Morning before noticing live on air and scrambling to correct it after swipe from co-star
08/04/26 11:56
The presenter, who joined Emma Willis to host the ITV daytime show, was left flapping by the blunder.
Stephen Fry reveals reality of living with bipolar disorder as he reflects on 'agonising' suicide attempt and 'terrible' mental health struggles on The Assembly
08/04/26 11:44
Stephen Fry opened up on the realities of living with bipolar disorder and reflected on his 'agonising' suicide attempt as he was asked about his mental health struggles.
Good Morning Britain viewers attack 'nasty and aggressive' Ranvir Singh for 'losing her nut' in 'car crash' interview - fuming 'how rude is she?!'
08/04/26 11:38
Good Morning Britain viewers sank their teeth into 'nasty and aggressive' Ranvir Singh after a 'car crash' interview left them fuming: 'How rude is she?!'
True crime fans left with 'intense nightmares' after binge-watching 'disturbing' documentary series 'that exposes the depths of human evil'
08/04/26 09:16
The chilling four-episode series takes a closer look at two notorious killers in Canada who hid their harrowing murderous reality behind a very glamorous exterior.
Stephen Fry gasps 'that's as direct as it gets!' after VERY personal question about his sex life with younger husband on ITV's The Assembly
08/04/26 08:05
The presenter was the first of a new line-up of celebrities taking part in the second series of The Assembly.
Jeremy Vine viewers sink claws into 'totally ridiculous' debate about transgender actresses being cast as Queen Elizabeth in ITV period drama
06/04/26 03:47
Last week, it was revealed that ITV were planning a new period drama exploring whether Queen Elizabeth I was transgender.
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Crime drama dubbed 'TV's most stressful thriller' and 'as good as Line Of Duty' is now free to stream on iPlayer with brand new episodes
06/04/26 03:13
A crime drama that has been dubbed 'TV's most stressful thriller' and 'as good as Line Of Duty' is now free to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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Sinitta reveals the brutal shock she received after 'playing up to the cameras' on I'm A Celebrity in hopes show bosses would bend the rules
06/04/26 02:00
Sinitta has revealed the reason she planned to play up for the cameras while making her debut appearance on I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2011.
The cast of Sister Act look totally different now! Stars of iconic film take adorable group photo 33 years after hit musical's release
06/04/26 11:29
The cast of Sister Act have delighted fans by posing for an adorable group photo - showing just how much they have changed 33 years after the film's release.
Antiques Roadshow guest breaks down in tears after 'almighty shock' as grandmother's 'stunning' jewellery collection gets life-changing valuation
06/04/26 10:46
Expert Susan Rumfitt was joined by a woman in one segment of the show, who had brought in some antique jewellery that she was gifted by her grandmother.
Jeremy Clarkson brutally mocked my 'pathetic' driving as I tried to park my car - I wanted to die, his mocking laughter still haunts me to this day
06/04/26 10:00
Marianka Swain, who openly admits to being a 'terrible driver' first learned how to get behind the wheel while living in London as a teenager.
Good Morning Britain hit with Ofcom complaints over Ed Balls' 'political bias' after 'disgraceful' clash with ITV reporter live on show
06/04/26 08:36
The ITV daytime programme, which Ed, 59, co-hosts alongside Susanna Reid , received 55 complaints for the show broadcast on March 23.
BBC viewers rave over 'spellbinding' new David Attenborough documentary hailed as 'perfect Easter viewing' and 'food for the soul'
06/04/26 08:09
Sir David, 99, who has been presenting natural history shows with the broadcaster since 1954, is no stranger to travelling far and wide to showcase some of wildlife's most curious moments
Why 'cosy crime' is unstoppable on TV - and the eight best series ripe for a weekend binge-watch
05/04/26 12:05
It's the genre that's found a firm place in the hearts of TV viewers everywhere - and luckily for those who love a weekend binge-watch, there's plenty of it to tune into.
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'Outstanding' dystopian Netflix series 'that's better than The Handmaid's Tale' showered with praise as fans rave 'everything is on point, it deserves more recognition!'
04/04/26 08:30
An 'outstanding' dystopian Netflix series has been hailed by fans as 'better than The Handmaid's Tale' with viewers pushing it for more recognition.
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BBC Breakfast's Louise Minchin shares health update after being rushed to hospital with frostbite - and is flooded with support from fellow TV stars
03/04/26 03:27
Louise Minchin has given her friends and fans a health update after she was rushed to hospital with frostbite while taking part in an arctic challenge.
Award-winning Netflix hit Beef drops first trailer for season two with Carey Mulligan and Oscar Isaac's taking over lead roles - and it's seriously tense
03/04/26 03:06
The anthology series, which first launched in 2023, saw two strangers get into a road rage incident that brought complete chaos into their lives.
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All episodes of 'gut-punching' crime drama about Pablo Escobar's son are now streaming - and perfect for fans of Netflix hit Narcos
03/04/26 02:45
Dear Killer Nannies is inspired by the son of the Colombian drug lord, Sebastián Marroquín, who happens to be one of the co-creators of the series.
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Red-faced Dermot O'Leary screams 'my wife's watching!' as This Morning expert takes swipe at his 'compromising' dream about Rachel Stevens
03/04/26 01:32
On Friday (April 3), Dermot, 52, was joined by co-star Alison Hammond for the latest instalment of the show and dream expert Theresa Cheung.
BBC News presenter, 52, brutally trolled for wearing 'unflattering and far too tight' leather trousers hits back at critics with defiant video insisting 'they're staying!'
03/04/26 11:49
Amanda, 52, who presents on BBC Look North, was met with a series of cruel trolling comments about her look, with followers calling the look 'unflattering' as they hit out at her choice.
Last One Laughing fans rage over 'really harsh' finale twist as series two winner is crowned after 'lame' tiebreaker in show first
03/04/26 10:43
Fans of Prime Video's Last One Laughing were left fuming over the 'harsh' finale twist as the series two winner was crowned after a tie-breaker in a show first.
'Worst action film ever made' rockets up the Netflix charts against all odds - as viewers jeer that 'laughable' scenes are 'so awful they're entertainment gold!'
03/04/26 09:52
Despite poor reviews from both critics and at-home viewers, with a 50 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 3.7/10 on IMDb, the movie quickly shot up the Top 10 after its release on the platform on April 1.
BBC's Ambulance viewers left 'sobbing' by 'heart-wrenching' end of life care scenes as shaken paramedics honour dying man's final wish
03/04/26 08:53
Ambulance follows the work of the service around the UK, looking at the problems and pressures faced by the British ambulance service daily.
The Apprentice viewers open-mouthed as Love Island legend makes show debut to give candidates a 'masterclass' in social media fame
03/04/26 08:07
The TV crossover occurred during the latest episode of the business series, as Lord Sugar revealed which remaining candidates would be heading into the final five.
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Sophie Habboo has priceless response watching back old Made In Chelsea clip where she furiously confronted Jamie Laing for bedding her and love rival on the SAME DAY
02/04/26 10:09
Sophie Habboo dishes out a hilarious response to an old Made In Chelsea clip in the opening scenes of her new Disney+ reality series Raising Chelsea.
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo take viewers inside their newly-renovated £12million home after clashing over her 'embarrassingly expensive' taste including £44k marble tiles on new Disney+ show
02/04/26 06:10
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo will take viewers inside their newly-renovated home in their upcoming Disney+ show about their journey to parenthood.
Moving moment Sophie Habboo breaks down in tears telling Jamie Laing she's pregnant - leaving him 'in total shock'
01/04/26 11:16
Sophie Habboo's fans get to watch the tear-jerking moment she tells husband Jamie Laing that she's pregnant with their first child in their new Disney+ series.
Netflix viewers left 'bawling' by 'heartbreaking' true crime documentary dubbed one of streamer's best ever - with 'every episode leaving them in shock'
01/04/26 03:50
The series follows chilling murders from the perspective of the police detectives investigating the case and the loved ones of the victims.
Peaky Blinders kicks of series seven filming in Birmingham with Lashana Lynch making debut in pics from gangster drama's set
01/04/26 11:32
Last year it was confirmed that the hit series would return with a bang to the BBC and Netflix , telling the story of a new generation of Shelbys, from writer and creator Steven Knight.
Carol Kirkwood's toyboy husband reveals reason behind her quitting BBC Breakfast after 30 years as the broadcaster's next move is revealed
01/04/26 11:01
The TV presenter announced she would be walking away from the series back in January, with a tearful on-screen announcement to viewers.
ITV plans new period drama exploring whether Queen Elizabeth I was trans - as insiders warn it's 'guaranteed to anger viewers'
01/04/26 09:55
Bosses have been looking for 'actors who identify as transgender women' to play the role of the Tudor royal in the series, which will be set in the court of her father, King Henry VIII, according to reports.
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BBC viewers 'already wary' as broadcaster announces drama about Sarah Everard's murder - asking 'at what point does it become exploitation?'
01/04/26 09:06
The broadcaster confirmed yesterday (March 31) that it was working on a two-part factual drama that will follow the events leading up to the tragic murder of Sarah.

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