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Ukrainian TV 'reconfigured' to Russian channels in occupied areas

Russia's army announced Tuesday that Russian television channels were available for "free" in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson.

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Why are there so few Muslims in film and television?

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai criticised Hollywood this week, saying that Muslims make up only 1% of the characters in TV and film. Why is this?

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Why did so many people go to watch the Queen's funeral?

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most closely followed and watched events ever broadcast. But why did so many people feel it was important to be a part of the royal's final journey?

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Euroviews. Was a new global audience record set for the Queen's funeral?

The turnout for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was definitely one for the books. But with more than 4 billion people around the world estimated to have watched the broadcast, we look at the numbers that we know for sure.

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Who emerged victorious at the 2022 Emmys?

HBO's Succession muscles out Netflix's Squid Game for Outstanding Drama series. Here is the list of this year's winners.

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Tuning out: Did we grow tired of Ukraine war on TV and in newspapers?

After six months of Russia's war in Ukraine, audiences are looking for new ways to engage with the subject, and media outlets are trying to fulfill their demands.

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The reality of reality TV: what Big Brother’s return says about us

Big Brother has returned, but why has the show made a comeback – and how does it reflect on how European watching behaviour has changed?

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Neighbours finale: But what are longest running soap operas in Europe?

To mark the finale of Neighbours, the beloved Australian soap opera which aired for 37 years, we thought we'd take a look at the longest running soap operas in Europe

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Lord of the Rings vs Game of Thrones: Battle of the Prequels

It's almost time for the Rings of Power and House of the Dragon to hit our screens. What can viewers expect?

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American actor Paul Sorvino dies, aged 83

Goodfellas and Law & Order star Paul Sorvino dies in Florida, aged 83.

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Is the best-selling manga of all time about to end?

Over its 25 year history, One Piece has become one of the most successful entertainment exports from Japan. Now, the creator looks to be considering its end.

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'Mad Men' to 'Stranger Things': shows which got old hits in the charts

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Booming UK film industry threatened by skill shortages

21,000 more staff are needed by 2025 to make films and TV in the UK, according to a report.

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What's going to happen in 'Squid Game' season 2?

Audiences tuned in in their droves to watch 'Squid Game,' will they be back for more in season 2?

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How Drive to Survive is helping F1 ditch ‘snooty’ European image

With the Miami Grand Prix a success and a new Las Vegas race coming next year, how did F1 convince US fans to fall in love with the sport?

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False claims of election fraud spread in France after 'computer error'

Social media users have falsely claimed that the second-round vote was marred by "fraud".

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Dutch prosecutors confirm Voice of Holland sexual misconduct probe

Four men are under investigation linked to five reports received from women in the country's first major #MeToo scandal earlier this year.

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'Killing Eve' angers fans by resurrecting 'Bury Your Gays' trope

Fans were annoyed at the death of Villanelle, seeing her demise as a continuation of a trope as old as time.

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Who is the most boring type of person in the world?

According to the new study by The University of Essex, the dullest hobbies were deemed to be religion, watching TV, bird watching and smoking.

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What is real and what is fake in new Netflix drama 'Inventing Anna'?

The Shonda Rhimes-produced Netflix hit is making headlines for its punchy, powerful drama surrounding socialite con artist Anna Sorokin's fall from grace.