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Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton

Nicola Coughlan gets tough in new Bridgerton clip

A new clip from the upcoming series of Bridgerton was shown at a major Netflix Valentine's Day fan event.

Liam Cunningham and Benedict Wong in 3 Body Problem

New series from GoT creators among Netflix 2024 slate

Netflix is betting on its ambitious new sci-fi series from the creators of Game of Thrones to help extend its streaming dominance in 2024, with the company unveiling a sprawling TV and film lineup for the year.

Television • 01 Feb 24

Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in the upcoming new season of Bridgerton. Photo credit: Liam Daniel/Netflix

Bridgerton to return for "steamy" two-part new season

Netflix has announced that hit period comedy Bridgerton will return for "an ultra-sexy, lavish season 3" in 2024, as romance blossoms between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).

Television • 12 Dec 23

Nicola Coughlan is joining the Doctor Who universe

Nicola Coughlan joins Doctor Who Christmas special

Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan is to swap period drama for science fiction after Doctor Who boss confirms that the Bridgerton star will be in the 2024 Christmas special.

Television • 10 Nov 23

"Polin season won't make you sneeze. But you will swoon."

It's Polin time! First look at Bridgerton season 3

Netflix has released a first look at season 3 of the hit period-drama Bridgeton which is set to focus on the blossoming romance between Penelope and Colin - it's officially Polin season, as fans have nicknamed the duo!

Streaming • 18 Jun 23

Linda Hamilton joins the final season of Stranger Things

Terminator star joins cast of Stranger Things

Terminator star Linda Hamilton has joined the cast of Stranger Things season five, Netflix has announced.

Streaming • 18 Jun 23

The new six-part series, which is set to land on the streaming platform on 4 May, will follow the life of a young Queen Charlotte as she rises to power

Bridgerton fans given sneak peek of spin-off

Viewers have been offered a glimpse at Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, the forthcoming prequel to Netflix hit Bridgerton.

Television • 15 Feb 23

A scene from Netflix's Bridgerton production

Netflix sues over unauthorised Bridgerton stage show

Netflix has sued the creators of an alleged unauthorised musical stage production of its popular period drama Bridgerton, accusing them of copyright infringement after building demand for their knock off on TikTok.

Movies • 30 Jul 22

Bridgerton announces new cast members for season 3

Netflix's Regency romp Bridgerton has begun production on season three with new cast members Daniel Francis, Sam Phillips and James Phoon.

Television • 20 Jul 22

Regé-Jean Page has addressed those Bridgerton return rumours

Regé-Jean Page shuts down Bridgerton return rumour

Regé-Jean Page has denied a report that he is returning to Bridgerton for season three of the hit Netflix show.

Television • 23 Jun 22

Nicola Coughlan reveals Bridgerton season 3 storyline

Irish actress Nicola Coughlan has revealed that the storyline in Bridgerton 3 will centre around the relationship between her character Penelope Featherington and her long term crush Colin Bridgerton.

Television • 16 May 22

Hannah Dodd will begin filming season three of Bridgerton this summer

Bridgerton reveals new star for season three

Anatomy of a Scandal star Hannah Dodd will play Francesca in the upcoming third series of the hit Netflix period drama, Bridgerton.

Television • 12 May 22

Bridgerton star: 'Women of colour have to work harder'

Bridgerton star Simone Ashley has said that as a woman of colour she has to work "twice as hard" as her peers in the acting world.

Television • 19 Apr 22

Jonathan Bailey as Viscount Bridgerton: "I think he's a good guy, but he's hurt, and he's lost and he's in pain."

The rake's progress takes a wobble in Bridgerton

Jonathan Bailey has said that his Bridgerton character Viscount Anthony isn't quite the cad and bounder he is often seen as in the hit Netflix series and that underneath his bluster he's a nice guy really.

Television • 30 Mar 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Friday

Period drama Bridgerton is back, as is Lee Mack's Not Going Out, Kristen Stewart stars in yet another drama about Diana Spencer, and Lizzo stars in a new reality show called Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls . . .

Television • 25 Mar 22

Nicola Coughlan juggled Bridgerton and Derry Girls

Actress Nicola Coughlan has said she was devastated when producers had to cut some of her scenes in the new series of Derry Girls because her schedule clashed with her commitments to hit Netflix drama Bridgerton.

Television • 25 Mar 22

(L-R) Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton All pictures by Liam Daniel/Netflix

Bridgerton cranks up the intrigue in season two trailer

The full trailer for the new series of Bridgerton has been released ahead of season two's premiere on Netflix on Friday, 25 March.

Netflix • 09 Mar 22

Claudia Jesse and Nicola Coughlan in Bridgerton

Bridgerton popularity is 'mind-blowing', says Coughlan

Bridgerton actress Nicola Coughlan has said the idea that the Netflix hit is watched by Kim Kardashian and the Duchess of Cambridge is "mind-blowing".

Television • 05 Mar 22

Coughlan said Bridgerton's new season was 'fun to film'

Nicola Coughlan has said fans will get to "see behind the curtain" of her character in the much-anticipated second season of Bridgerton.

Television • 26 Feb 22

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton

Lady Whistledown returns in new Bridgerton teaser

Lady Whistledown asks "Did you miss me", in a trailer for the much-anticipated second season of Bridgerton, which was a hit after it was released during 2020's Christmas lockdown.

Television • 14 Feb 22

Nicola Coughlan - "I can still do the things I want to do, obviously, but it is different"

Nicola Coughlan: 'fame is like being a dog on the Tube'

Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has described the intensity of fame as akin to "being a dog on the Tube".

Television • 28 Jan 22

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton. All pictures by Liam Daniel

Netflix releases first pictures of Bridgerton series 2

Ahead of the return of Bridgerton for a second season on March 25, Netflix has released first-look pictures of what's in store for the denizens of the period drama.

Television • 19 Jan 22

Squid Game & Mare of Easttown among Rose d'Or nominees

Squid Game, Mare of Easttown, Bridgerton and Strictly Come Dancing are among the nominees for the 60th Rose d'Or Awards.

Television • 03 Nov 21

142 million viewers worldwide have seen Squid Game

Netflix claim Squid Game has been watched by a "mind-boggling" 142 million households around the world, calling the programme "our biggest TV show ever".

Television • 20 Oct 21

Viscount Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) in conversation with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley)

Netflix teases second series of Bridgerton

The much anticipated second season of Bridgerton is due to hit our screens in March 2022, and Netflix has offered a first glimpse of the new series, releasing three first-look images.

Entertainment • 28 Sep 21