Radio Times: 16 - 22 Aug 2025 Suranne Jones (Subscriber cover) Hostage 
"I would never want to be prime minister - I like to be in bed by 9pm' reveals the star of Netflix's new political thriller, 'Hostage.' 

Football Fever - Match of the Day, Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman, and Kelly Cates are ready to step into Gary Lineker's shoes. 
Simon Barnes - It's the calm before the storm - savour the moment where every team could be a winner. 
The Premier League - Pundit's put their reputations on the line and predict the key players and who will win the title. 
Scotland - Chris Sutton and Steve Thompson give their views on the game north of the border.
David Hepworth - Look out for new TV innovations that will enhance your viewing pleasure this season. 

This Week
Downtown - A first glimpse of the third and final film that arrives in cinemas in September 2025.
Brian Cox - In his acting career he's never played a baddie - only flawed people who make mistakes. 
What it's like...to make convincing fake tattoos for Jason Momoa - and Martians!
Viewpoint - We can save home-grown TV drama by weaponising past triumphs, says Stephen Poliakoff.

Features
Hostage - Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy are equal to the task of leading Netflix's new political thriller. 
Henry Marsh - The brain surgeon looks back on the highs and lows of his career. 
Caroline Frost - The special relationship between Britain and the USA is alive and well - at least on TV and films. 
The Archers - There's a new villain in the village - step forward Rupert Vansittart.
View from my sofa - The dark side of Hugh Dennis. 

Also
Books - Holly Jackson's dark new thriller.
Travel - Whitstable, pearl of the Kent coast. 
Money - Expert advice from Paul Lewis.
Puzzles - Brainteasers.
Feedback - letters to the RT - plus Connie Booth on 'Fawlty Towers.'

And
Sport - The pick of the week's fixtures. 
Streaming - The very best of on-demand TV.
Podcasts - Listen to the latest releases.
Radio - The definitive RT guide.