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Bake Off has been running for 16 series — has what you look for in a baker changed in that time?

Hank, a character known for his tall tales and reputation as the toughest person in the Wild West, was created by Francis Coudrill. He first appeared on the BBC’s children’s show, Whirligig, which began broadcasting live from Lime Grove Studios on November 25, 1950.

Robert Sugden begins to struggle with balancing his relationships with both Aaron Dingle and Kev Townsend, leaving viewers wondering why it’s taken him so long to realize the difficulty.

When Neil Cross, the acclaimed screenwriter of Luther, first imagined the lead role in his new thriller, The Iris Affair, he pictured someone more like a strategist operating from behind the scenes, rather than the physically imposing, action-oriented hero we often see. He envisioned a stressed negotiator, perhaps wearing a cardigan.

I recently moved into a charming cottage with lots of character. It has lovely old beams, exposed brickwork, and a large wood-burning stove, making it really cozy.

ITV’s new drama, Frauds, stars two of Britain’s most talented actors as a mismatched pair pulling off one final scam. While Jodie Whittaker’s character, Sam, appears calm and collected, and Freddie Jones’s Bert is chaotic, Whittaker reveals that their personalities are actually reversed off-screen.

It feels like ages ago now, almost twenty years, since that show ended. And honestly, like so many other fans – we call ourselves Wingnuts, by the way – I’ve spent countless hours watching those characters live their lives on screen. You know, all the usual stuff: dodging bodyguards, making shady deals behind the scenes, and toasting success with fancy dinners. It’s been a real journey!

I’ve always been captivated by Sally Wainwright’s work. She has this incredible ability to portray women’s lives with such honesty and depth. I first really noticed it with *Last Tango in Halifax*, watching Nicola Walker and Sarah Lancashire find love later in life – it was just beautiful. Then, Sarah Lancashire completely blew me away in *Happy Valley* a couple of years later. And who could forget Suranne Jones making history so compelling in *Gentleman Jack*? Honestly, in my opinion, she’s the best at what she does – truly gifted at curating and writing stories about women, both in the past and today.

Next week, Carla Connor worries about leaving her fiancée, Lisa Swain, with Becky Swain, as she’s concerned about their dynamic.