If your watchlist is looking a little thin on glamour, scandal and period drama, Disney+ has some timely remedies. The streamer has just unveiled fresh details for a glossy new FX limited series about one of America’s most mythologised couples, while also confirming the return date of its hit satirical Jilly Cooper-penned mega-soap.
FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette lands on Disney+ February 13, launching Ryan Murphy’s new Love Story anthology with a nine-part series charting one of the most scrutinised romances of the 20th century. Meanwhile, the award-winning Rivals is officially back for a second season on May 15, promising more polo, power plays and outrageous eighties indulgence.
Inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s bestseller, the series is the first instalment in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story anthology…
Sarah Pidgeon stars as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, with Paul Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. Kurt Iswarienko/FX
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
Premiering with a three-episode launch, followed by weekly instalments, the series explores the whirlwind courtship, marriage and media glare surrounding John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, a couple whose private life became a public spectacle long before social media made such scrutiny routine.
Paul Anthony Kelly plays Kennedy Jr., often described as the closest thing America had to royalty, while Sarah Pidgeon stars as Bessette, a fiercely independent figure who rose from Calvin Klein sales assistant to executive, becoming a trusted confidante of the fashion house’s founder. Their relationship, immediate and intense, unfolded under relentless press attention, with fame proving as much a pressure as a privilege.
The cast is a roll call of prestige TV regulars, including Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy, Alessandro Nivola as Calvin Klein, Leila George as Kelly Klein, Sydney Lemmon as Lauren Bessette and Constance Zimmer as publicist Ann Marie Messina.
Inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the series is the first instalment in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story anthology. It’s created by Connor Hines and executive produced by Murphy alongside Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson and a substantial creative team, with Max Winkler directing the pilot.
Jilly Cooper’s Rivals Season 2 update
Also just confirmed by the streamer is the return of Rivals, which will kick off its second season May 15, rolling out in two six-episode batches. Based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s beloved bonkbuster, the series continues its high-gloss dive into the glamorous, ruthless world of the Central South West television franchise wars.
The new season pushes the conflict between Corinium and Venturer into more dangerous territory, as Tony Baddingham tightens his grip on power through scandal, manipulation and strategic cruelty. Alongside the boardroom battles, the personal lives of Rutshire’s residents unravel amid 80s excess: marriages strain, affairs ignite and long-buried secrets surface .
David Tennant returns as Lord Tony Baddingham, joined once again by Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, Danny Dyer and a large ensemble cast. New guest stars include Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett.
Available from £5.99 per month, Disney+ is home to a growing library of new TV shows, blockbuster movies, exclusive Originals, and live football from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Hulu.
Samsung is teaming up with Star Trek for a 60th anniversary celebration that will turn parts of London into a holodeck for fans. Six decades after Star Trek: The Original Series first transported audiences into the final frontier, Samsung is joining the anniversary celebrations with a UK partnership spanning London, Paramount+, and retail. Samsung’s flagship…
Six decades after Vince Guaraldi Trio’s gentle piano and brushed percussion first accompanied Charlie Brown’s Christmas troubles, A Charlie Brown Christmas has become the best-selling jazz album of all time, certified 6X Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The achievement marks six million album sales and streaming equivalents in the US. The milestone…
London’s most famous music street is once again throwing open its doors, as Denmark Street Sessions returns for a full day of bands, banter, pop-ups and parties. Returning for a second year on Saturday September 5, the shindig brings live music, conversations and creative happenings back to one of London’s best known rock ‘n’ roll…
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If your watchlist is looking a little thin on glamour, scandal and period drama, Disney+ has some timely remedies. The streamer has just unveiled fresh details for a glossy new FX limited series about one of America’s most mythologised couples, while also confirming the return date of its hit satirical Jilly Cooper-penned mega-soap.
FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette lands on Disney+ February 13, launching Ryan Murphy’s new Love Story anthology with a nine-part series charting one of the most scrutinised romances of the 20th century. Meanwhile, the award-winning Rivals is officially back for a second season on May 15, promising more polo, power plays and outrageous eighties indulgence.
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
Premiering with a three-episode launch, followed by weekly instalments, the series explores the whirlwind courtship, marriage and media glare surrounding John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, a couple whose private life became a public spectacle long before social media made such scrutiny routine.
Paul Anthony Kelly plays Kennedy Jr., often described as the closest thing America had to royalty, while Sarah Pidgeon stars as Bessette, a fiercely independent figure who rose from Calvin Klein sales assistant to executive, becoming a trusted confidante of the fashion house’s founder. Their relationship, immediate and intense, unfolded under relentless press attention, with fame proving as much a pressure as a privilege.
The cast is a roll call of prestige TV regulars, including Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy, Alessandro Nivola as Calvin Klein, Leila George as Kelly Klein, Sydney Lemmon as Lauren Bessette and Constance Zimmer as publicist Ann Marie Messina.
Inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the series is the first instalment in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story anthology. It’s created by Connor Hines and executive produced by Murphy alongside Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson and a substantial creative team, with Max Winkler directing the pilot.
Jilly Cooper’s Rivals Season 2 update
Also just confirmed by the streamer is the return of Rivals, which will kick off its second season May 15, rolling out in two six-episode batches. Based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s beloved bonkbuster, the series continues its high-gloss dive into the glamorous, ruthless world of the Central South West television franchise wars.
The new season pushes the conflict between Corinium and Venturer into more dangerous territory, as Tony Baddingham tightens his grip on power through scandal, manipulation and strategic cruelty. Alongside the boardroom battles, the personal lives of Rutshire’s residents unravel amid 80s excess: marriages strain, affairs ignite and long-buried secrets surface .
David Tennant returns as Lord Tony Baddingham, joined once again by Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, Danny Dyer and a large ensemble cast. New guest stars include Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett.
Available from £5.99 per month, Disney+ is home to a growing library of new TV shows, blockbuster movies, exclusive Originals, and live football from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Hulu.
Samsung turns flagship King’s Cross store into Star Trek central as franchise celebrates 60 Years
Samsung is teaming up with Star Trek for a 60th anniversary celebration that will turn parts of London into a holodeck for fans. Six decades after Star Trek: The Original Series first transported audiences into the final frontier, Samsung is joining the anniversary celebrations with a UK partnership spanning London, Paramount+, and retail. Samsung’s flagship…
How A Charlie Brown Christmas became the best-selling jazz album of all time
Six decades after Vince Guaraldi Trio’s gentle piano and brushed percussion first accompanied Charlie Brown’s Christmas troubles, A Charlie Brown Christmas has become the best-selling jazz album of all time, certified 6X Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The achievement marks six million album sales and streaming equivalents in the US. The milestone…
Free gigs, secret guests and late-night parties: Everything you need to know about this year’s Denmark Street Sessions
London’s most famous music street is once again throwing open its doors, as Denmark Street Sessions returns for a full day of bands, banter, pop-ups and parties. Returning for a second year on Saturday September 5, the shindig brings live music, conversations and creative happenings back to one of London’s best known rock ‘n’ roll…
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