Neil Wilkes

London

25+ years in media. Editor-in-chief of @SMEntsFeed, co-founder/former editor of @digitalspy and @sportsmole, property mogul and entrepreneur.

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Channel 4 to air major documentary series about Tony Blair

1 month ago | mediamole.co.uk | Neil Wilkes

Sir Tony Blair is to be the subject of a landmark three-part documentary series for Channel 4. The three-parter - from the makers of The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson - explores the life, leadership and legacy of the former Prime Minister, who was in No 10 from 1997 to 2007. A synopsis for the show reads: "Featuring an in-depth interview with Tony Blair himself, his story is also told through those who knew him best – friends, allies, and opponents.
Alan Cumming confirmed for guest role in Doctor Who

Mar 1, 2025 | flipboard.com | Neil Wilkes

6 hours agoPaloma Faith hits out at Donald Trump as she presents Brit Award to Charlie XCXPaloma Faith accused Americans of “getting things wrong” in a dig at US President Donald Trump during her speech at the Brit Awards. The singer took to the stage at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday (1 March) to present the Best Dance Act Award.
Coleen Rooney 'signs up for I'm A Celebrity'

Oct 15, 2024 | sportsmole.co.uk | Neil Wilkes

Coleen Rooney reportedly agrees a record deal to take part in this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!The 38-year-old - wife of former England footballer Wayne Rooney - hit the headlines in 2019 as part of the infamous Wagatha Christie dispute, which saw her allege that fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy had been leaking stories about her to the media.
Rob Brydon named as host of Destination X

Oct 15, 2024 | sportsmole.co.uk | Neil Wilkes

Rob Brydon is named as the host of the BBC's new travel-based reality series Destination X. The show - from the team behind The Traitors - follows a group of contestants on board a blacked-out bus with no idea where they are travelling. A series of challenges provide clues, but also misdirects, as to where they are at any given time - and at the end of each episode, the passenger who is furthest from the destination is eliminated.
In Full: Netflix UK's most-watched TV shows and films (Oct

Oct 15, 2024 | sportsmole.co.uk | Neil Wilkes

Find out which TV shows and movies were the most watched on Netflix UK last week. Here are the most-watched TV shows and films by Netflix viewers in the UK for last week, Monday, October 7 to Sunday, October 13. Netflix UK top 10 TV shows:1. (-) Outer Banks, season 42. (1) Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story3. (2) Nobody Wants This, season 14. (5) The Inheritance, season 15. (3) Heartstopper, season 36. (6) Gangs of London, season 17. (4) A Confession, season 18. (10) Love Is Blind, season 79.
Coronation Street, Emmerdale episodes go first-look on ITVX

Oct 15, 2024 | sportsmole.co.uk | Neil Wilkes

New episodes of Coronation Street and Emmerdale become available via ITVX at 7am on the morning of transmission. The ITV pair are the last of the major soaps to go digital-first, with EastEnders dropping on iPlayer at 6am and Hollyoaks streaming on Channel 4 from 7am. The news comes alongside the launch of a new 'Soaps' destination on ITVX, which includes recent and classic episodes of Corrie and Emmerdale, as well as other curated features and select episodes of Crossroads.
ITV to broadcast Girls Aloud O2 gig

Oct 14, 2024 | sportsmole.co.uk | Neil Wilkes

ITV announces plans to screen one of Girls Aloud's reunion gigs later this autumn. The girl group toured the UK and Ireland over the summer, more than two decades after they were formed on ITV's Popstars: The Rivals and three years after the loss of original band member Sarah Harding to cancer. An hour-long show called The Girls Aloud Show: Live at The O2 will air on ITV1 in primetime, featuring highlights from the set alongside behind-the-scenes clips.
ITV confirms Trigger Point return for third series

Oct 13, 2024 | sportsmole.co.uk | Neil Wilkes

ITV confirms the return of Vicky McClure thriller Trigger Point for a third series. Body No Change:ID:555369:1false2false3false:QQ:Follow us on X/Twitter and like us on Facebook for the latest entertainment news alerts. Media Mole Low-Price Offer: Get Sky Entertainment, Sky Stream & Netflix for just £20 a month + £0 upfront fee for 24 months!Prices may change during this period. Ends November 6, 2024Collect / Create New DataRead Next:Anton Ferdinand, Josh Jones join Dancing On Ice lineup>
EastEnders casts Laura Doddington as Teddy's ex-wife Nicola

Oct 2, 2024 | sportsmole.co.uk | Neil Wilkes

EastEnders casts Laura Doddington in the role of Teddy Mitchell's "determined" ex-wife Nicola. Actress Laura Doddington - known for The Midwich Cuckoos, Doctors and multiple Doctor Who-related audio stories - has been cast as the "determined" character, whose presence in the Square instantly irks ex Teddy (Roland Manookian).
Anton Ferdinand, Josh Jones join Dancing On Ice lineup

Oct 2, 2024 | sportsmole.co.uk | Neil Wilkes

Comedian Josh Jones and footballer/pundit Anton Ferdinand are confirmed for Dancing On Ice. ITV has been gradually revealing the identities of the 12 celebs taking to the rink over the last few days and has previously announced Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave, The Traitors star Mollie Pearce, Coronation Street favourite Sam Aston, reality TV star Ferne McCann and EastEnders legend Charlie Brooks.