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We dive deep into the best of UK Christmas Adverts 2025 and look at why the John Lewis and Disney ads have made it into our top three, how ASDA cleverly used the Grinch to tackle the cost of living crisis, and why the Aldi and Lidl's ads felt "safe." 

We'll also reveal the one advert that didn't even make the list!

Don't miss our full rankings and the our all-time favourite Christmas ad!

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After a phenomenal series, which celebrity walked away with the title and the prize money in what is being hailed as an all-time great finale? We unpack the epic finale of Celebrity Traitors and react to the brilliant episode!

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Lily Allen is back after seven years with a new album, West End Girl, full of "literal storytelling" about her high-profile relationship and divorce. We discuss the explosive lyrics and the impact on David Harbour. Plus, we break down Netflix's game-changing decision to bring the final season of Stranger Things to the big screen! Is this the future of TV and cinema? 

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Will the Faithful finally capitalise on the Traitors' slip-ups? Is Alan getting too big for his boots, and did his confident laughter seal his fate? Was murdering Lucy a fatal mistake that will cost the Traitors the game? Did Cat and Alan underestimate how much Joe and Nick are onto them? Can Joe and Nick convince David to join their alliance before the finale? Who will be the final ones standing? We ask all these questions and more, let us know your theories below!

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The drama is escalating in week three of Celebrity Traitors! 

Has Nick Mohammed got it all figured out, or is his clever gameplay about to put the ultimate target on his back?

Is Kate secretly playing the smartest game of all time by keeping quiet, or is she really just not getting involved?

Will the new Nick and Joe Faithfuls alliance be enough to turn the game around, or is it too little, too late?

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Strictly Come Dancing Bombshell! Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are leaving the show! We dive into the highly unusual way the announcement was made (via Instagram with a 2-hour delay from the BBC) and debate whether the BBC was truly "blindsided". Given Claudia is poised for a new BBC chat show, is it just a "comms mismatch"? Plus, we discuss who should replace the anchors of the show

We discuss the sad but inevitable news that MTV is axing its UK music channels (MTV 80s, 90s, Club, and Live). We analyse how the rise of YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify made 24-hour linear music TV obsolete and why the original channel's lifeblood—big-budget music videos—dried up.

Finally, join us for the dance-themed game where we guess the Critic and Audience scores for classic dance films. Find out which film had the widest gap ever in our game: Step Up, Dirty Dancing, Black Swan, Billy Elliot, or The Full Monty!

PS: We've launched a separate weekly Celebrity Traitors commentary segment! Keep an eye out for another episode this week, here or on our YouTube channel to get our thoughts on all the latest Traitors content!

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The Traitors is back, and the celebrity faithfuls are floundering! We're breaking down all the drama and insider plays from Celebrity Traitors Week 2 (Episodes 3 & 4). SPOILERS AHEAD don't watch/listen if you haven't watched! 

Plus, stay tuned for our Stephen Fry Rotten Tomatoes Game at the end! We put Rory’s film knowledge to the test on some of Stephen Fry’s biggest roles, including V for Vendetta, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, and Alice in Wonderland!

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First up: Celebrity Traitors. The hit spin-off brings big personalities and even bigger egos into the castle, but does adding fame ruin the tension? We debate whether the show still delivers on strategy, suspense, and shocking twists, or if the celebrity factor makes it feel a little too safe.

Then, we dive into Netflix's Victoria Beckham Documentary, a three-part deep dive into her fashion empire, creative process, and personal life. Is it authentic storytelling or brand perfectionism at work?

Finally, we wrap up with their iconic Rotten Tomatoes Game, themed around celebrity film classics — including The Bodyguard, Notting Hill, and A Star Is Born.

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This week, we ask the big question: Is the viral story of Tilly Norwood, the AI actress from London, the real-life Black Mirror episode we've all been dreading?

We dive into why her very existence is a direct threat to a struggling creative industry. Is it "creative exploration," or is it just a soulless cash grab that says more about us as a society? 

Then, we jump to a very human story of legacy with the new Netflix series, House of Guinness. 

PLUS: We put our knowledge to the test in a special AI-themed Rotten Tomatoes game. Rory is guessing the scores for iconic sci-fi films like The Matrix, The Terminator, and more. Don't miss it (spoiler: Rory struggles again 😅).

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The Media Couple dives into the global phenomenon of K-Pop Demon Hunters, Netflix’s most-watched film of all time and explores why Wicked: For Good is already one of the most anticipated musicals in movie history.

From the unexpected rise of a K-pop + anime crossover to the powerhouse casting of Ariana Grande as Glinda, we discuss what’s fueling the musical renaissance. Are audiences finally ready for a new golden age of musicals, or is Hollywood just cashing in?

We also unpack the parallels between K-Pop Demon Hunters, Frozen, and even Buffy the Vampire Slayer, debate whether sequels are inevitable, and compare how Wicked stacks up against legendary musicals like The Sound of Music, The Greatest Showman, and Les Misérables.

PLUS: Don’t miss our musical-themed Rotten Tomatoes game at the end, it gets competitive (spoiler: Rory struggles again).

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