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70 Up review – ITV’s invaluable study of the human experience airs its final chapter

70 Up review – ITV’s invaluable study of the human experience airs its final chapter

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The world you’ll often hear mentioned around discussions of ITV’s Up franchise is “experiment”. In broadcasting terms, it was certainly that – a project of unprecedented scope and patience, exploring the lives of 14 people from disparate class backgrounds at seven-year intervals, from childhood up until the age of 70. For the bulk of its run, the “experiment” was steered by documentarian Michael Apted, a researcher on the original Seven Up! who directed every entry from 7 Plus Seven (1970) through to 63 Up (2019). Since Apted’s death in 2021, directorial duties have passed to Asif Kapadia, the Oscar-winning director of profile documentaries Amy and Senna. 70 Up, the final entry in the series, finds the surviving participants mostly retired, in a mode of hyperopic reminiscence. Split over two feature-length episodes, it almost has the feel of a clip show; most …

Emmerdale airs Sadie King and Robert Sudgen alliance in early ITVX drop

Emmerdale airs Sadie King and Robert Sudgen alliance in early ITVX drop

Published by Daniella Wilson

Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) struck up a game-changing deal with Sadie King (Patsy Kensit) in Thursday’s (10 September 2026) Emmerdale. After a screen-break, Robert and fiancé Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) recently made a welcome reappearance as they reacted to the return of scheming Sadie, who had an affair with Robert when he was 19 years old (and played by Karl Davies). In the wake of Jimmy King’s (Nick Miles) heartbreaking death, Sadie informed Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) that she had been in a relationship with Jimmy for the last three years. But as Sadie’s card was declined in The Hide, we realised she may just be up to her old tricks – getting her hands on other people’s money. Meanwhile, Robert has been revisiting his own manipulative side as he swooped in to defend Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) amid his grief for Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley), hoping he could trick Joe into signing over Emmerdale Farm to him. Nicola with Sadie in Emmerdale. ITV Telling Aaron he also wanted to buy The Hide, Robert was defiant when …

Emmerdale airs major Sarah Sugden betrayal in early ITVX release

Emmerdale airs major Sarah Sugden betrayal in early ITVX release

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) has taken almighty revenge on gran Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) following the reveal that Sarah has been raising her auntie as her own child in Emmerdale. Earlier this week, Sarah heard the full truth behind the conception of baby Leyla, and subsequently disowned Charity. In Wednesday’s (9 September 2026) episode, Sarah was seen struggling over the enormity of what she had discovered, when husband Jacob (Joe-Warren Plant) approached with Leyla. Assuming Sarah was upset about Charity being charged with involuntary manslaughter for Doctor Caitlin Todd’s (Caroline Harker) death, Jacob tried to buoy his wife by reminding her that their little girl would get her through it all. But Jacob has no idea that Sarah accidentally killed Todd herself, and Charity has taken the blame out of guilt. Emma Atkins as Charity Dingle. ITV Sarah had been contemplating how to break the news of Leyla’s true parentage, but when Leyla laughed for the first time, she was so moved that she kept the bombshell quiet from Jacob. Sarah then headed alone to speak …

EastEnders airs major twists for Max Branning, Cindy Beale and Linda Carter in early BBC iPlayer release

EastEnders airs major twists for Max Branning, Cindy Beale and Linda Carter in early BBC iPlayer release

Published by Daniella Wilson

**Warning: Contains major spoilers for the episode airing on Wednesday 9 September, which is currently available on BBC iPlayer** EastEnders has aired the aftermath of the disastrous wedding of Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins). The BBC One soap ended Tuesday’s episode with Max suffering a cardiac arrest as he appeared poised to confess his mistakes during his wedding speech after exchanging vows with Cindy. This followed a close call of Max narrowly avoiding having his affair with Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) exposed by Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) – the real person he is currently in love with and who recently professed her love for him. In Wednesday’s episode, Max’s loved ones feared the worst as he was rushed to hospital following his collapse at the wedding venue. Thankfully, doctors were able to ensure he was okay – as if it was ever in doubt for us, as we know he survives into 2027 thanks to that flash-forward episode back in January. Jake Wood as Max Branning and Kellie Bright as …

EastEnders airs dangerous Ravi Gulati and Max Branning cliffhanger

EastEnders airs dangerous Ravi Gulati and Max Branning cliffhanger

Published by Daniella Wilson

Max Branning (Jake Wood) found himself at the mercy of a vengeful Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) in Wednesday’s (2 September 2026) instalment of EastEnders. Though fiancée Priya Nandra-Hart assured him that the lover she had taken while they were apart was no one he knew, Ravi spied Priya looking close with Max. The moment was entirely innocent, with Priya having ended the affair when she was ready to commit once more to Ravi. But there’s a ticking timebomb, as neither man knows that she’s pregnant with Max’s baby! Desperate to find proof that Max was the other man Priya had been with, Ravi paid him a visit at his flat with an expensive bottle of alcohol, which he claimed was a thank you for Max stepping aside so he could buy into the Boxing Den. Priya is keeping an explosive secret from Ravi. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron With Max due to attend his stag night ahead of his wedding to Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), he was pleased with the gift and invited Ravi to the evening. But …

5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight as shocking DS Ramsden flashback airs

5 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight as shocking DS Ramsden flashback airs

Published by Sam Flores

Emmerdale spoilers follow from Tuesday’s episode (1 September), which is available to watch now on ITVX and YouTube but hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet. In tonight’s episode of Emmerdale, DS Ramsden’s motive is revealed as she takes a ruthless approach with Kim at the police station. Meanwhile, a grief-stricken Joe turns his back on his old life, and Nicola is surprised by Carl’s response to Jimmy’s death. Read on for five big spoilers from Tuesday’s episode… 1. DS Ramsden arrests Kim DS Ramsden follows through with her plans to arrest Kim in connection with Jimmy’s road crash. As Kim was seen driving erratically near the scene, Ramsden reckons she can abuse her position in the police to build a case against her nemesis out of spite. Kim is baffled as she’s accused of being the driver who Jimmy swerved to avoid. Ramsden’s behaviour seems personal, but Kim can’t quite put her finger on it… 2. A flashback reveals everything Kim begs to be released from police custody early so that she can concentrate on being …

Coronation Street airs sad discovery for the Winter family

Coronation Street airs sad discovery for the Winter family

Published by Daniella Wilson

A worrying familial discovery has rocked Gemma Winter-Brown (Dolly-Rose Campbell) and mum Bernie Winter-Alahan (Jane Hazlegrove) in Coronation Street. It comes following the death of Bernie’s aunt Celeste Butterfield (Frances Barber), who arrived on the cobbles a few weeks ago to plan her own funeral. Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) has formed a friendship with her, and on a number of occasions he’s urged Bernie to reconnect with her estranged relative before she passes away. In today’s episode, Gemma clashed with Todd over his recent treatment of business partner George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley), though he fired back by accusing her of neglecting Celeste during her hour of need. With this in mind, Gemma visited her great aunty at the Chariot Square Hotel, and was stunned by her disapproval of her large family. She then detailed a health issue that she thought the Winters should be aware of. Frances Barber as Celeste Butterfield. ITV The truly awkward encounter was too much to bear, and as Gemma made to leave, Celeste’s health took a turn for the worse. Todd …

Emmerdale airs another tragic death in chaotic wedding week

Emmerdale airs another tragic death in chaotic wedding week

Published by Daniella Wilson

Just days after Jimmy King’s (Nick Miles) demise, another Emmerdale resident has perished. It’s been quite the week for the villagers. Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley) attempted to flee with ex-hubby Billy (Jay Kontzle) on her wedding day to Joe Tate (Ned Porteous), though had second thoughts upon realising that he’d been working with Caleb Miligan (William Ash) to frame her fiancé for a crime he didn’t commit. Joe wasn’t the violent and untrustworthy man that she’d been led to believe. Upon returning to the marquee on the Home Farm Estate, Dawn pledged her allegiance to him, hoping that he would go ahead with the ceremony. Just seconds later, Jimmy’s car plowed through the side of the tent, causing mass destruction. Very sadly, he passed away while talking to wife Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) about their vow renewal plans. Jimmy King (Nick Miles) crashed into a wedding marquee and passed away shortly after. ITV Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) rushed in to save Joe, who amazingly surprised the explosion that followed. But the drama was far from over. In …

Emmerdale airs tragic death and fears for Joe Tate amid explosion in early ITVX release

Emmerdale airs tragic death and fears for Joe Tate amid explosion in early ITVX release

Published by Daniella Wilson

Joe Tate’s (Ned Porteous) wedding was supposed to be his happiest day in Emmerdale. It may be his last. The scheming millionaire has been given a taste of his own medicine by his business rivals Caleb Miligan (William Ash) and Ruby (Beth Cordingly), as part of an epic revenge against their old foe. Their weapons of choice? Joe’s blushing bride Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley) and her ex-husband Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle). Caleb and Ruby have fanned Dawn’s suspicion that Joe was behind the mysterious attack on Billy. Billy was quick to believe it, especially given his almost-kiss with Dawn. It’s not just Joe who is caught up in Caleb and Ruby’s plans. Jimmy King (Nick Miles) reluctantly sold his family business to the unscrupulous pair so he could afford to buy his son premium university accommodation. Resigned, Jimmy reaffirmed his love to his wife Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) and suggested renewing their vows. Neither had any idea what was in store. On the wedding day, Dawn was discovered trying to run away by Joe’s mentor …