Articles by Michael Hogan

‘The sword swung so close to her head!’ What it’s like to commit one of TV’s most unforgivable murders

From Claire Foy’s Anne Boleyn in Wolf Hall to Adriana in The Sopranos, we meet the actors who had to bump off TV legends … and then face the wrath of the public

1 hours ago

Entertainment

From shocking deaths to more wee donkeys: what we want from the return of Line of Duty

Jed Mercurio’s police drama is getting a comeback – which gives it the chance to be TV’s greatest cop show once more. Here’s what it needs to do

23 hours ago

Entertainment

Better late than never! 18 characters whose late arrival lifted TV shows

From Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones to the Hot Priest in Fleabag and of course Dr Frasier Crane, we salute the game-changers who boosted later seasons of our favourite series

3 days ago

Entertainment

Strictly Come Dancing: week eight results – as it happened

With the annual trip to Blackpool in sight, Amber Davies topped the scores, while Balvinder Sopal and Vicky Pattison were joint bottom. But who would be Tower Ballroom-bound and who’d miss out on the seaside special?

4 days ago

Entertainment

Strictly Come Dancing: week eight – as it happened

With the annual trip to Blackpool in sight, Amber Davies delivered a deadly paso doble, while La Voix jazzed it up for her show-stopping Couple’s Choice. But who’s Tower Ballroom-bound and who’ll miss out on the seaside special?

5 days ago

Entertainment

Strictly Come Dancing: week seven results – as it happened

Vicky Pattison’s fierce tango topped the scores, while Balvinder Sopal brought Bollywood flavour to the ballroom. La Voix was bottom of the leaderboard after a flop foxtrot. But who would bow out at the contest’s midway mark?

Nov 9, 2025

Entertainment

Strictly Come Dancing: week seven – as it happened

Vicky Pattison’s fierce tango topped the scores, while Balvinder Sopal brought Bollywood flavour to the ballroom. La Voix was bottom of the leaderboard after a flop foxtrot. Who will bow out at the contest’s midway mark?

Nov 8, 2025

Entertainment

Strictly Come Dancing: week seven – live

Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Queen are on the soundtrack this week. But whose moves will be a kind of magic – and who will bite the dust?

Nov 8, 2025

World

‘That was better than my wedding day!’ The 20 greatest moments from The Celebrity Traitors

Alan the assassin, Clare as Boris Johnson and of course, Celia’s fart … the dynamite scenes have come thick and fast in the inaugural series. Here are the very best bits

Nov 6, 2025

World

Strictly Come Dancing: week six results – as it happened

The Halloween Spooktacular saw Lewis Cope notch this year’s first perfect 40. Four pairs were left clustered down the bottom of the scoreboard. But in a closely fought dance-off, who would go to their glittery grave?

Nov 2, 2025

World

Strictly Come Dancing: week six – as it happened

The Halloween Spooktacular saw Lewis Cope notch this year’s first perfect 40 and Karen Carney score highly for Peaky Blinders brilliance. Four pairs were clustered down the bottom but who’ll be going to their glittery grave?

Nov 1, 2025

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Strictly Come Dancing: week six – live

It’s the Halloween Spooktacular, with creepy soundtracks including Nick Cave, Beethoven and, erm, the one that goes ‘I’m horny, horny, horny’. But whose performance will be a treat? And whose will make you think you’re being tricked?

Nov 1, 2025

‘A 66-minute stress bomb’: TV’s most intense episodes ever

A nuclear clear up, a bloody massacre, an extremely fraught game of marbles … From The Bear to Blue Lights, here are television’s most heart-pounding outings

Oct 28, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing: week five results – as it happened

Icons Week saw routines paying homage to Beyoncé, Cher, Prince and Johnny Cash. But whose moves would be truly iconic? And which couple would fall heartbreakingly short of next week’s Halloween special?

Oct 26, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing: week five results – live

Icons Week saw routines paying homage to Beyoncé, Cher and Johnny Cash. But whose moves would be truly iconic? And which couple will fall heartbreakingly short of next week’s Halloween special?

Oct 26, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing: week five – as it happened

Icons Week saw routines paying homage to Beyoncé, Cher and Johnny Cash. But whose moves would be truly iconic? And how would hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman handle the first show since announcing their departure?

Oct 25, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing: week five – live

Icons Week sees routines paying homage to Beyoncé, Cher and Johnny Cash. But whose moves will be truly iconic? And how will hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman handle the first show since announcing their departure?

Oct 25, 2025

The fart that could save TV! Why Celebrity Traitors is all about Alan Carr v Celia Imrie

From Carr mocking Imrie for her gas to them cracking each other up at the round table, the duo are an absolute hoot. But they’re not just going head to head for best contestant – they’re making terrestrial TV great again

Oct 21, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing: week four results – as it happened

It was back to ballroom business as usual and Alex Kingston’s Fast Car rumba topped the scores. La Voix was cut adrift at the bottom with the worst ever week four score. But who wouldn’t make it through to Icons Week?

Oct 19, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing: week four – as it happened

It was back to ballroom business as usual after the movie special and Alex Kingston’s Fast Car rumba topped the scores. La Voix was cut adrift at the bottom after a cha-cha disaster. But who won’t make it through to Icons Week?

Oct 18, 2025