The Bayeux Tapestry's rare London display, previewed by the King, Queen and the French presidential couple, puts a near-thousand-year-old embroidery at the centre of the UK cultural autumn.

Martin McDonagh's fifth feature, Wild Horse Nine, has premiered in Venice competition with John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, becoming only the second film ever shot on Easter Island.

Inside No. 9 will receive a complete-series limited edition Blu-ray in November, while BBC One has ordered a Ludwig Christmas special starring David Suchet among an expanded cast.

Saturday Night Live UK returns to Sky on 12 September 2026 with Jurassic Park and Wicked star Jeff Goldblum hosting the season two opener.

The King and Queen viewed the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum with the President of France and Mrs Macron, marking a rare UK display of the almost 1,000-year-old embroidery.

The Met Office says summer 2026 was the UK's hottest on record after multiple heatwaves. Households now face a warning of higher gas prices and a planned energy bill rise from October.