TV LIFE

German news outlet DER SPIEGEL has released "Inside Russia (2)", a SPIEGEL TV documentary presenting exclusive reporting from within what it describes as Vladimir Putin's increasingly isolated dictatorship. The film offers viewers rare footage and insights into daily life and political realities in Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. It is drawing large international attention, with hundreds of thousands of viewers engaging with the documentary within days of release.

Tracie Andrews, the British woman convicted of the 1996 road rage murder of her fiancé Lee Harvey, is back in the news, with a TV listing noting she claimed to be 'inspired by' real-life road rage killer Kenneth Noye. The case remains one of the UK's most notorious crimes, and interest in Andrews has resurfaced around coverage of her story.

The TV movie 'Doppia colpa' is broadcast this evening on Rai 2, drawing attention for its plot in which a mystery upends the life of a professor. Italian viewers are discussing the thriller ahead of and during its airing, with coverage highlighting the suspenseful storyline that will be shown on the public broadcaster's second channel tonight.

A new Chinese television series uses artificial intelligence to recreate the Red Army's Long March, the historic 1930s military retreat that became a founding myth of the People's Republic. According to China Daily, the production applies AI technology to bring historical scenes and figures vividly to life on screen. The series highlights how Chinese broadcasters are increasingly turning to AI tools in historical drama production.

Italian TV presenter Mia Ceran gave a new interview recalling that she started at CNN at age 20 and later worked with the Gialappa's Band, describing them as 'cruel' in training her. She also spoke about her personal life, saying her partner remains private and calling herself a 'serial monogamist'. Italian media and readers are picking up her candid remarks about both her career and relationships.

Dame Esther Rantzen, the broadcaster best known for presenting BBC's That's Life! and founding the helpline ChildLine, has died at the age of 86. In later years she became a prominent campaigner for assisted dying after a terminal cancer diagnosis, helping push the issue up the UK political agenda. Tributes are being paid to her broadcasting career and advocacy.

A 32-year-old former idol who went on to become a businesswoman appeared on the Japanese TV program "Ueda to Onna," prompting a wave of surprised reactions from viewers. Social media users remarked that they had not seen her in a long time, questioned whether she had lost weight, and expressed shock that she is now appearing on television after a path from idol to so-called NEET to successful entrepreneur.

A new television ad from Bennett promises a fight to make life more affordable and an end to the war with Iran. The spot, covered by the New Jersey Globe, frames affordability and foreign policy as the campaign's central themes. It signals the candidate is pairing pocketbook messaging with a push to wind down the Iran conflict.

TV Tokyo broadcast 'DOORS: The Person Who Gave Me Life's Key' (人生の鍵をくれた人), a Japanese television program under the DOORS franchise. The programme's airing has drawn attention among Japanese TV viewers, with the episode title circulating across television-related listings and social feeds. Beyond the broadcast itself, no further details about guests, ratings or reactions are currently available.

Apple TV has announced a second season of 'Carême', its drama about Marie-Antoine Carême, the celebrated chef of the Napoleonic era who became a spy. The series, which follows the famous cook's double life in the political intrigue of early 19th-century Europe, will continue after its first run drew attention for its blend of culinary history and espionage drama.

The Japanese comedy duo The Touch have been appointed 'examination ambassadors' for the drama Hide & Seek, starring Sota Fukushi. In the role, they will take on the mystery of the characters' dual natures, and comments from the pair about the appointment have been released. The news was reported by TV LIFE web and picked up via Yahoo! News in Japan.

Writer and producer Taylor Sheridan has built an expanding portfolio of ranch properties, including a stake in the historic Four Sixes ranch in Texas and a retreat in Wyoming. The properties mirror the ranching world depicted in his hit drama series. Coverage highlights how his off-screen life as a ranch owner has become as notable as his on-screen storytelling.

TV Tokyo-style travel programming has a new entry: 'Zekkei & World Heritage: Tuesday no Yoshizumi Kotaro' launched with a special first episode in which actresses Ryoko Yonekura and Manami Higa travel to Egypt. The announcement, carried by TV LIFE web via Yahoo! News, includes comments from the cast. Details about the show's regular format and broadcast schedule remain limited in the available coverage.

Japanese rock band Suchmos will have a behind-the-scenes documentary about their joint-billing tour broadcast exclusively on the music channel Space Shower TV, as reported by Billboard JAPAN. The film follows the band through the tour, offering fans a close-up look at their performances and life on the road.