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Cult kids TV show returns to BBC as fans brand it ‘best childhood show’

A CULT kids TV show has returned to the BBC and fans can’t wait to watch it again.

Nostalgic telly lovers have been left buzzing after it was revealed Raven will be back on our screens.

James Mackenzie in CBBC Raven.
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James Mackenzie starred as Raven in the telly series[/caption]
Screenshot of iPlayer page for Raven, a fantasy game show.
A total of 20 episodes are available to watch on BBC iPlayer

The show, fronted by Scot James Mackenzie, was originally aired in December 2002.

The Dundee-born star, 45, portrayed the feather-clad immortal warlord in the hit game show on CBBC for eight years.

It aired on weekdays on the kids TV channel until 2010 and followed six youngsters who entered a fictional realm of sorcery and demons and battle it out in adrenaline-filled challenges.

The fictional plot saw Raven guide his “warriors” through a series of challenges to defeat a sorcerer named Nevar and an army of sinister cloaked demons.

They had to collect vital gold rings and avoid losing their nine lives when they fail challenges.

Kids had their eyes glued to the telly as the contestants took part in obstacle courses, with the last place contestant having to face a gruelling eliminator challenge – dubbed The Way of the Warrior.

Mackenzie has now revealed that the popular series has returned to BBC iPlayer.

He posted on X: “RAVEN IS BACK ON BBC iPlayer what the actual??!! Enjoy young warriors #letthechallengebegin”.

Fans were excited by the news and flocked to the comments.

One person said: “I used to love watching this as a kid, glad the show (and its awesome host) are back!”

Another wrote: “I loved this programme when I was younger.”

A third added: “The best show of my childhood.”

While a fourth commented: “The wave of nostalgia that just hit me. I used to love watching this as a kid!”

Viewers can enjoy a total of 20 episodes that have been uploaded.

Raven sparked several spin-off series and got a revival in 2017 with Aisha Toussaint as Raven, but the show was axed after just two seasons.

The original series was filmed in Scotland.

It was shot in the grounds of Castle Toward, just eight miles from Dunoon, Argyle and Bute, for the first seven series.

Filming then moved to Aviemore for the later series of the show, with the challenges being shot at the Lagganlia Centre for Outdoor Education at Kincraig.

Raven won two Baftas for Best Children’s Show in 2003 and 2006.

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Raven aired on weekdays on the kids TV channel from 2002 until 2010[/caption]

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‘He’s absolutely fuming’ say Love Island fans as star gives tense speech after losing out on win

LOVE Island All Stars fans are convinced one contestant has been left “fuming” by the outcome of the 2025 final.

It came after the matchmaking show, hosted by Maya Jama, saw Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman crowned surprise winners during Monday’s explosive last instalment.

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Love Island All Stars fans have called out one ‘fuming’ star in the show final
Love Island All Stars runners-up Grace Jackson and Luca Bish thank viewers.
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Grace Jackson and Luca Bish were called out in their thank you message after coming second[/caption]
Grace Jackson and Luca Bish on Love Island: All Stars.
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Fans suggested Luca was ‘fuming’ after missing out on the cash prize for the second time[/caption]

Now eagle-eyed Love Island All Stars viewers have called out Luca Bish’s conduct as he and partner Grace Jackson came second place.

After fans flagged the real reason they didn’t win – despite bookies William Hill placing Grace and Luca as the front-runners for this year’s series – they have noted his angry attitude.

It came after the former fish seller thanked fans for their support in a tense speech with Grace.

He said: “Honestly, it’s been the best journey and we couldn’t have done it without you guys.

“Thanks for voting, thanks for everything you guys have done.”

The duo then sealed the message with a kiss.

Yet fans were quick to pick up on Luca’s less than chipper attitude and one wrote on X: “I’ll be fuming too if i got second place twice.”

A second mused: “Luca looks FUMING,” as a third agreed and put: “I just know Grace and Luca are fuming they will be over before Easter.”

One then wrote: “Luca is fuming pmsl.”

Another commented: “I know Luca & Grace are fuming, Grace really thought sticking with Luca was gonna secure her the win.”

One added: “Gabby and Casey has truly tickled me I know Luca is FUMING!!!!”

The duo were in the final alongside Ekin-Su and Curtis PritchardCatherine Agbaje and Omar Nyame, Elma Pazar and Sammy Root as well as winners Gabby and Casey.

FIX ROW?

Gabby and Casey’s triumph sparked a “fix” row from fans, who were convinced Grace and Luca would win.

Love Island All Stars 2025 official line-up

Love Island All Stars is back on TV for season 2.

Here we take you through the line-up of all the Islanders who are in the villa so far.

Bombshells

Each series brings with it a string of hot single bombshells making their epic entrance into the villa.

Here’s who has joined the villa so far:

Luca was previously voted the most liked male by the public, and those watching at home noticed how much the pair were cheered throughout the final.

Their experience was somewhat marred when Liv Hawkins alleged she had damning screenshots about Grace’s apparent desire to win the show at all costs – with her co-star’s backing her.

The bad blood was first sparked on Sunday when Liv returned briefly with a major revelation about the Manchester lass during the dumping ceremony.

She claimed she’d seen text messages from Grace to someone where she’d declared she would “do anything to win the show this time”.

Grace ooked horrified at Olivia’s comment, before she yelled: “Wait, what? From who?”

Olivia continued: “So I was just a bit confused,” as Grace screamed: “From who?”

Grace continued to deny she had ever sent messages but Olivia confessed she had the “receipts” to prove it.

FURTHER FUME

Meanwhile, reality TV viewers pinpointed another “fuming” star during the same episode.

They flagged Sammy’s expression when he came in fifth place with Elma – despite her previously being voted the most popular girl.

Discussing his reaction, one person wrote: “I know Sammy is fuming that he didn’t win again.”

A second said:  “Sammy’s face says it all, bro definitely thought he had another 50K.”

Grace Jackson and Luca Bish, Love Island All Stars runners-up.
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Luca appeared serious in the Instagram clip[/caption]
Elma and Ekin-su from Love Island talking.
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The duo were the bookies favourites to scoop the £50K prize[/caption]

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The top ITV shows launching next month – from A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story to The Bay

ITV has an exciting selection of shows for viewers to dive into from next month.

Here is a look at the new and returning programmes on the Channel during March.

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story

Lucy Boynton as Ruth Ellis in a scene from *A Cruel Love*.
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Lucy Boynton stars as Ruth Ellis in A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story[/caption]

The much anticipated show stars Bohemian Rhapsody actress Lucy Boynton as the nightclub manager who shot her lover David Blakely dead outside Hampstead’s Magdala pub in 1955.

It explores the ‘hidden story’ of Ruth Ellis, who at the age of 28 ran a venue in London‘s glamorous clubland.

But her life unravelled when she fell into an abusive relationship with racing driver Blakely and on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955, she tracked him down to the pub in South Hill Park where he was drinking.

It is told over two parallel timelines and reveals facts about the case and the lead up to the killing that have remained hidden for decades.

It also follows Ellis’s arrest, trial and the subsequent legal fight to reprieve her before she was hanged by Albert Pierrepoint in Holloway Prison.

Kate Bartlett, executive producer for Silverprint Pictures, who made the drama for ITV, said: “Lucy Boynton is absolutely mesmerizing as Ruth Ellis.

Protection

Siobhan Finneran and Nadine Marshall in ITV's *Protection*.
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The compelling thriller Protection is centred around a breech in Witness Protection[/caption]

Protection is centred around a witness protection officer’s first-hand experiences – and what happens when the system breaks down.

Happy Valley‘s Siobhan Finneran’s character Detective Inspector Liz Nyles is exposed to a breach when an affair with a colleague leaves her compromised.

However, she’s determined to fight back and uncover the true source of corruption within her unit.

Her mission will take her deep into the heart of the criminal underbelly as she becomes more and more torn.

How will she balance her roles of caring for her family, her loyalty to her lover and her duty as a police officer?

Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly has also landed a role in the thriller alongside stars of Sex Education, Bad Sisters and Silent Witness.

The Bay

The Bay Series 5 cast promotional image.
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The hit crime show The Bay returns to our screens for a fifth season[/caption]

Marsha Thomason reprises her role as DS Jenn Townsend, alongside regulars Daniel Ryan, Erin Shanagher and Andrew Dowbiggin.

When 23-year-old university student Hannah is found dead on the edge of the docks, Morecambe’s MIU team has another case to solve.

Jenn, who is returning to work following the death of her father, pushes aside her own grief to support Hannah’s bitterly divided family.

With the stakes of the investigation high, Jenn and the team dig deeper into the case, uncovering hidden friendships and secret liaisons as anger rises in the student community.

As the team peel back the complicated layers of Hannah’s life and the secrets within it.

Jenn must reconcile her personal and professional struggles as she grapples to solve the case, come to terms with her own loss, and build bridges with her family.

The Oscars

Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling on stage at the 96th annual Academy Awards.
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Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling on stage during last year’s 96th annual Academy Awards[/caption]

The 97th Oscars will be held on Sunday 2nd March and will be televised live in more than 200 territories worldwide.

Emmy Award-winning television host and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the star studded event.

Deemed to be one of the closest and most thrilling Oscar races ever, movie fans should be in for an exciting evening.

Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, June Squibb and Bowen Yang are expected to present awards.

And the 10 nominees for best picture are: Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part 2, Emilia Pérez; I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance and Wicked.

The Brit Awards

Raye performing on stage at the BRIT Awards 2024.
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Raye performed on stage during last year’s BRIT Awards 2024 at The O2 Arena[/caption]

The Brit Awards are about to get a lot funnier, as Jack Whitehall has agreed to return as host.

The beloved comedian is coming back for a fifth time as frontman for the ­ceremony, being held at London’s O2 Arena on March 1.

Harriet Rose and Munya Chawawa will get the party started ahead of the ceremony by hosting The Brits 2025: The Warm-Up on ITV2 and ITVX.

Leading nominations with five nods is Charli XCX, whose sixth album Brat was a viral hit last year.

Dua Lipa closely follows with four nominations – along with 2024 rising star winners The Last Dinner Party, and 2023 Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective.

Performing at this year’s awards are JADE, Myles Smith, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims and The Last Dinner Party.

Also performing is Sabrina Carpenter, who will take to the stage off the back of winning the award for global success.

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iPhone ‘leak’ reveals ultra-thin overhaul is coming later this year – but a cheaper model is launching first

APPLE fans may be spoilt for choice this year, as the tech giant plots new cheap and ultra-thin iPhone models, according to reports.

The company might be trying to prove that bigger isn’t always better with smaller iPhone SE 4 and skinnier iPhone 17 Air models.

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iPhone Pro Max camera arrangement[/caption]

The iPhone 17 Air model is expected to be released traditionally alongside Apple’s 17th lineup in September – if the rumours hold true.

But the iPhone SE 4 will reportedly be announced as soon as tomorrow, according to several outlets.

iPhone 17 Air

In a new video, uploaded by Front Page Tech, Apple fans can catch a glimpse of what the rumoured iPhone 17 Air could look like.

The new alleged design measures just 5.5mm at its thinnest point.

The renders also show off a new camera bar – reminiscent of the Google pixel lens block that the rival smartphone maker is reportedly axing with upcoming models.

Apple has never placed its rear camera lenses in a landscape bar, and has instead opted for vertical or diagonal designs.

On the left side of the bar, the renders show a single rear camera.

And on the right, there is a microphone and LED camera flash.

The renders are consistent with an alleged iPhone 17 Air shell that surfaced last month.

An iPhone 17 Air suggests smartphones might be trending towards light and thin again, following years of growing bigger and weightier in the hand.

It would be Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever, topping even the current 6.9mm record held by the iPhone 6.

Two iPhones on display at an Apple Store.
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The tech giant has not released an iPhone SE since 2022[/caption]

iPhone SE 4

Apple CEO Tim Cook has teased an a mystery “launch” on 18 February – which many believe to be for the iPhone SE 4.

It would be Apple’s most affordable model of the last couple of years.

And with stocks of the iPhone SE 3 running low on the ground, according to Bloomberg, it would be the perfect time for a fourth iteration.

The tech giant has not released an iPhone SE since 2022.

The iPhone SE 4, which may also be called the iPhone 16E, is expected to axe the home button and adopt Face ID.

The handset will resemble the iPhone 14, but with a single 48MP back camera, according to alleged leaked images.

It will also store Apple’s newest computer chip, making it capable of running new AI features – like a smarter Siri.

iPhone tricks to try today

Here are some of the best...

  • Typing cursor – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily
  • Close all Safari tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs
  • Delete lots of photos quickly – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete
  • Convert currency quickly – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen, then tap in the bar and type a currency (like €200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency
  • Check if you’re due a battery upgrade – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you’re down to 80% capacity. If you’re below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple
  • Move apps around faster – Hold an app until it starts wiggling, then (while still holding) tap other apps, causing them to stack so you can move them around easier

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Julian Holloway dead aged 80: Ex-Doctor Who and Carry On star dies as tributes pour in after glittering career

ACTOR Julian Holloway known for his roles in Doctor Who and the Carry On films has died aged 80.

Tributes have poured in for the star, praising his glittering 59-year-long career in TV and film following his death.

Julian Holloway in a scene from the BBC series *Casualty*.
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Actor Julian Holloway has died aged 80[/caption]
Sarah Douglas and Julian Holloway at an event.
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Actress Sarah Douglas has led tributes to her ‘sorely missed dear friend’[/caption]
Sophie Dahl and her father Julian Holloway at a Dan Dare comic book launch.
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Julian with his daughter, super model Sophie Dahl[/caption]

Julian gained fame after featuring in eight Carry On films between 1967 and 1976 as well as one of the Carry On Christmas TV specials.

He also played a leading role in the Doctor Who serial Survival, which was the last story of the show’s original 26-year run.

Actress Sarah Douglas, who first met Julian professionally in 1973, led the tributes with a moving message for her friend.

She said: “I lost a dear friend yesterday and I’m so, so sad.

“I have known Julian Holloway since the early 70’s and he has been the best of friends to me all these years.

“Julian was the wittiest of men and we would laugh and laugh.”

The star, best known for playing Kryptonian supervillain Ursa in Superman and Superman II, added: “He was a friend through thick and thin, first in London then LA then back home again.

“He was also the associate producer of the Brute 1977 but I had first met him professionally in 1973 on a BBC drama called “Secrets”.

“There will be lots written about him and all his wonderful work but right now he is just a dear and sorely missed friend.”

Actor and broadcaster Morris Bright also paid tribute, saying: “Very sad to be told Julian Holloway has died aged 80.

“An accomplished actor who could play comedy as deftly as serious roles, from A Hard Day’s Night to Carry On and beyond.

“Son of Stanley Holloway whose OBE I was recently bequeathed.

“I shall look after it in both their memories.”

Author and actress Carol Drinkwater added her own tribute, saying: “RIP Julian Holloway.

“A very fine actor.”

Fans also paid tribute to the “fantastic comedy actor”, with one saying: “This is such sad news.

“Bless you Julian.”

Portrait of Julian Holloway wearing a hat decorated with wine corks.
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Julian was famed for his voice artistry and featured in a range of animated shows[/caption]
Black and white photo of Britt Ekland and Julian Holloway in a scene.
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The star during a performance with Britt Ekland[/caption]
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Julian at his marriage to English actress Zena Walker in 1971[/caption]

Julian was born in Watlington, Oxfordshire, on 24 June, 1944, and was educated at Ludgrove School, Harrow School, and later the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

He began his career in 1961, featuring in an episode of The Avengers, before his first major acting role as Quentin in the 1962-63 television season of Our Man Higgins – he played this character in four episodes.

Julian then quickly rose to fame as one of the mainstays in the Carry On film franchise, alongside the likes of Kenneth Williams and Charles Hawtrey.

Following this, he featured in an episode of police drama The Sweeney and had performances in a range of other shows.

The star developed a reputation as a successful voice actor, primarily in the US, and later performed as Captain Zed in Captain Zed and the Zee Zone.

Julian’s voice featured in 55 of the 65 episodes of James Bond Jr., an animated American show based on the James Bond franchise.

He also voiced Siegfried Fischbacher in 2004’s Father of the Pride, and Prime Minister Almec in several episodes of the long running show Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

His prowess in vocal artistry could also be seen in video game performances, including for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and Medal of Honor: European Assault.

Julian also provided the voice of Death in the popular animated series Regular Show for six seasons.

The star is the father of renowned author and former model Sophie Dahl.

She was born from a brief relationship Julian had with Tessa Dahl in 1976, the daughter of actress Patricia Neal and author Roald Dahl.

Sophie’s first novel, The Man with the Dancing Eyes, was published in 2003 and was followed by Playing With the Grown-ups in 2007.

She has since gone on to release a number of cookery books as well as children’s books.

Julian had married actress Zena Walker in 1971 but they divorced shortly afterwards.

He had then met and married fellow voice over artist and actress Debbie Wheeler in 1991, but this ended in divorce five years later.

The star’s final performance came as Prime Minister Almec in a 2020 episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

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The actor’s career lasted for 59 years[/caption]

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