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Russell Brand Arrives at Southwark Crown Court as Rape Trial Opens

The comedian and podcaster pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges spanning 1999 to 2009 as jury selection began at Southwark Crown Court in a case expected to last up to ten weeks.

Callum Reid Oct 12, 2026

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MacMillan's Sleeping Beauty Reaches Cineworld Screens Nationwide From 13 October

English National Ballet's Kenneth MacMillan Sleeping Beauty, filmed at the Royal Albert Hall, opens in UK cinemas from 13 October for a six-day nationwide run.

Callum Reid Oct 12, 2026

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Project Hail Mary Leads UK Sunday Matinees as Autumn Cinema Slate Widens

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's Project Hail Mary dominated UK Sunday matinee bookings as Ryan Gosling's space-rescue epic opened wide alongside Paul Greengrass's historical drama The Uprising.

Callum Reid Oct 11, 2026

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The Social Reckoning Opens UK Cinemas as Aaron Sorkin Sequel Tests Post-Network Audiences

Sony rolled out Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook whistleblower drama nationwide on 9 October, hoping to convert curiosity from The Social Network into autumn ticket sales.

Callum Reid Oct 10, 2026

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BBC One Pulls 8.9 Million for Celebrity Traitors Return as ITV Schedules Counterprogramming

Claudia Winkleman’s castle launch averaged 8.9 million overnights — up 46% on series one — while ITV lines up alternative reality slots on Friday nights.

Callum Reid Oct 9, 2026

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easyJet and Apollo Set 15 October Scheme Document Date Ahead of CAA Review

easyJet and Apollo Global Management extended their takeover timetable to 15 October for a scheme document as UK aviation regulators review the £5.7 billion deal.

Callum Reid Oct 8, 2026