The popular murder mystery series will undergo a huge format change for its highly anticipated sixth season
17:02, 28 Oct 2025Updated 17:25, 28 Oct 2025
Only Murders in the Building is headed to London to film the sixth season of Hulu and Disney+’s hugely popular crime comedy.
The hit series starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez has just wrapped up its fifth season with another jaw-dropping finale.
This time, the podcasting trio have been investigating the mysterious murder of the Arconia’s beloved doorman Lester (played by Teddy Coluca) they suspect is connected to the New York mob.
Meanwhile, a rival trio of powerful billionaires, portrayed by season guest stars Christoph Waltz, Logan Lerman and Renée Zellweger, quickly become their prime suspects when they arrive to sabotage their detective work.
With the fifth season coming to an end with another show-stopping finale this Tuesday (28th October), countless fans are already itching for the next instalment, which has now been officially confirmed.
Disney+ and Hulu have also confirmed that Only Murders is eyeing a change of scenery next time as the series is heading to London.
This is the first time the trio will venture out of the United States as part of their investigations, which rarely leave New York.
Season four saw them vacate the confines of the Arconia to head to Hollywood, California, though season six will be at least partially set on a whole new continent.
Spoilers won’t be revealed here, but fans may discover a hint towards Charles, Oliver and Mabel’s next case in the recently released finale.
This is the biggest shake-up to the series yet, as all five seasons of Only Murders so far have revolved around murders in their iconic apartment block.
Whatever awaits in season six, the series is expected to continue to prove a monster hit for Hulu as an army of fans have already devoured the latest episode.
Viewers have already been singing the episode’s praises on X, where one user posted: “What a finale!!! I can’t say everything cuz of spoilers but this is what Television is all about.”
“What a season finale, what a cliffhanger,” another shared. “I didn’t see that coming, can’t wait to see season 6.”
Someone else teased: “That last scene of the Only Murders in the Building finale?! I literally gasped when they revealed who’s the victim next season.”
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And a final fan exclaimed: “A perfect season finale! I love this show so damn much!
“Definitely the best show on @hulu without a doubt! I really appreciate the team’s commitment to releasing each season every year.”
Stay tuned to find out if more details about the show’s sixth season are revealed soon.
Only Murders in the Building is available to stream on Disney+.
A massive, seven storey ship that was once used as a luxury hotel in a Thai resort was deserted after reports of a curse and the apparent death of one of its workers
The ‘ghost ship’ was once a luxury hotel
It was supposed to be a luxurious and unique destination in one of Thailand’s most beautiful areas, but a catalogue of disasters led to the downfall of an infamous hotel that locals believed was cursed.
The Galaxy looked like a huge cruise liner that had come aground on the unspoilt banks of the shore, but it was actually a seven storey structure its owner hoped would attract thousands of tourists.
Following its demise, it became a hotspot for urban explorers desperate to get inside the eerie ship – to discover what remained of the once glamorous interior for themselves.
One of these was US social media influencer Joshua T Yozura. He visited the site which lies seven hours south of Bangkok on Thailand’s third largest island, Koh Chang.
The blogger shared his findings with his followers on his YouTube series, Exploring with Josh, where he explained the dark and mysterious history behind the abandoned ship.
It started out as a US Navy vessel before it was converted to a traditional Thai ship. A resident billionaire then bought the boat because his dream was to own a floating hotel. It was originally supposed to be located in Phnom Pen, Cambodia, but after that didn’t work out it was placed on Koh Chang instead.
The resort, which is now abandoned, sits deep in the jungle on a beautiful lagoon known as Koh Chang Lagoona. Back in 1998 it was popular with tourists who could stay in the impressive bungalows dotted about or on the ship which dominated the area.
The hotel sat on land next to a long untouched beach and swimming pools in the area were designed to look like a ship’s deck.
Originally the seven storey hotel and its 70 guest rooms were said to be the height of luxury with plush carpets, chandeliers and highly trained staff. When Josh visited the site, he witnessed a dilapidated wreck, with the once gleaming white exterior marked with streaks of brown rust.
The structure remained in the original plot, surrounded by palm trees and lush vegetation but there was a spooky silence in the deserted area. He and his crew had hoped to get inside the hotel to see what remained of the accommodation but they were followed by a man who told them to leave.
He explained that a variety of factors led to the failure of the impressive hotel. Its bad luck began when a Banyan tree was knocked down so the ship could sit in its location in the lagoon. This angered the highly religious and spiritual locals who believed the tree was sacred to the land, as were the elephants who could no longer roam freely. This was the moment that the hotel’s reputation of being cursed was born.
Josh revealed that apparently when the hotel was active a lot of workers and guests became sick, had falls and even died. “There’s a lot of legends and rumours that say people used to jump from the top of the ship to the bottom,” he said. “I can’t prove that online, it’s always up in the air with stuff like this. There was an article I read that a Russian guy actually got hurt and fell and died on the ship – it’s hard to say [if it’s true].”
As well as the spiritual ‘curse’, the hotel was doomed by its tropical location. The area, which was surrounded by water, was infested with mosquitoes. This led to Dengue fever and malaria and meant guests were fearful of staying there. It was also extremely humid and the ship was difficult to keep cool, which made for a very uncomfortable holiday.
When it eventually closed to staying guests in 2012 it was possible for a time to buy tickets to explore the ‘haunted’ relic with its many decks. However after the pandemic, the resort itself closed down because of lack of finances and tourism.
Then in December 2024 the ship mysteriously caught fire and was destroyed. It was left to smoulder before workers set about dismantling the top sections and removing materials for scrap. All that remains of the bizarre, ‘supernatural’ hotel is the charred hull and a wealth of folklore and legends.
One UK man visited the world’s most expensive cafe, Cedric Grolet, in Monaco. After ordering a coffee and some pastries, he was shocked to receive a bill that left his wallet empty
Some of the world’s most innovative but expensive desserts come from French chef Cedric Grolet, but they may set you damage your pocket(Image: STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)
It seems like the cost of a coffee and pastry has soared everywhere. Whether you’re popping into your neighbourhood Greggs or a hip independent bakery, it’s hardly shocking to fork out £5 or more for a flat white and croissant.
But while that stings your purse, it pales in comparison to what’s available at one of the globe’s most lavish cafés, where a basic sweet indulgence can exceed your entire weekly grocery bill. Head south to France and you’ll discover Monaco, the billionaire’s paradise. This minuscule principality is famed as the beating heart of Formula One, home to countless multi-million pound superyachts – and its legendary casino.
Perched above that very casino within the Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo, an upmarket patisserie has gained notoriety for its exquisite pastries and bakes – alongside the astronomical prices they demand.
Stroll through the marble foyer and you’ll discover what’s been branded the “world’s most expensive café”, Cedric Grolet.
Grolet is a globally celebrated French pastry chef boasting millions of social media fans and honours, including “Best Pastry Chef in the World”.
The Monte-Carlo branch marks his Mediterranean debut, following phenomenally successful launches in Paris, London and Singapore, though given its setting, it appears among the most expensive.
His masterpieces are immediately identifiable, with puddings crafted to mirror lemons, peaches or strawberries perfectly on the exterior, before unveiling intricate layers of mousse, cream and sponge inside.
Some of the traditional pastries might not necessarily empty your wallet, but they’re still decidedly on the expensive side. For instance, a pain au chocolat will set you back a hefty €12, but with some more luxurious pastries available, one visitor soon fell into the sweet trap and was left with a massive bill.
During a visit to the bakery that he later shared on TikTok, Charlie Betts ended up shelling out an eye-watering £140 on just a few items and a matcha.
Upon arriving at the bakery, he said: “There’s life like looking at fruits, I don’t even know what they would be, maybe little chocolate tarts? I’m not sure, but I think it’s going to be quite good. Hopefully, the best sweet treats I’ve ever had in my life.
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“This has got to be the best thing of my life. I’m really scared of what the price is going to be.”
Ordering a chocolate chip cookie, a peanut, mango and strawberry styled dessert, and a final special rose tart, the bill was certainly on the steep side. Each dish was clearly meticulously assembled with layers of mousse, foams, cake and jams all rolled into something scrumptious, but can any baked good justify such a high price tag?
Charlie summarised: “If price isn’t involved, I’m going to give it a solid 8.5 out of 10. My most expensive meal ever.”
Many in the comments were as shocked at the price. One person wrote: “As a pastry chef, those prices are ridiculous.”
While another added: “I get hives at the price of Costa, can’t imagine what medical condition I’d develop here.”
Watching what billionaires are doing is just step one of a larger investment process.
There are over 2,900 people in the world with a net worth of over $1 billion, according to the World’s Billionaires List from Forbes. Some build wealth by running a business, and others just allow trust fund managers to build wealth for them. But many of the world’s billionaires continue to grow their wealth through investing in stocks.
Among them are Warren Buffett, Bill Ackman, and David Tepper. Let’s look at one stock each of these investors has bought recently.
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1. Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett became CEO of Berkshire Hathaway through investing. And after taking over the company, he continued to invest in stocks with the company’s cash. That’s continued for decades now, allowing Buffett’s net worth to climb to over $150 billion today. And in recent months, Buffett’s Berkshire has been buying shares of Domino’s Pizza(DPZ -1.96%).
Buffett’s top rule for investing is: “Never lose money.” And I believe Domino’s Pizza stock will adhere to this rule over the long term. Here’s why.
Domino’s is the world’s largest pizza chain. But it mostly franchises its restaurants. The company operates a huge supply chain on behalf of its franchisees, which is a big reason they can run their restaurants profitably. And for its part, Domino’s makes high-margin revenue from franchise fees.
In my view, Domino’s size and supply chain are competitive advantages. The business likely won’t struggle with profitability, and management uses the profits to reward shareholders with stock buybacks and a dividend that routinely goes up.
Domino’s has underperformed the S&P 500 in recent years and could struggle to outperform in coming years. But it will likely increase in value over the long term, which is why it follows Buffett’s top rule.
Berkshire didn’t purchase many shares of Domino’s in the most recent quarter. But its stake did increase, and it now holds over 2.6 million shares of the pizza chain.
2. Bill Ackman
Before he was famous, Bill Ackman was studying Buffett’s investing philosophy to learn what he could. Considering Ackman’s net worth is over $9 billion today, I’d say it worked out pretty well. And in the second quarter, he made an investment in Amazon(AMZN 0.29%) that he believes can carry his net worth higher still.
It’s hard to argue against an investment in Amazon stock. Its relevance to consumers as the largest e-commerce company in the world is impossible to understate.
But it’s also majorly important to businesses as well. Third-party sellers reach customers with Amazon’s marketplace, advertisers can find new customers with its advertising slots, and corporations can get a tech upgrade by using the tools and products on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Specifically with AWS, Amazon has a cash cow that can reward shareholders for years to come. Over the last 12 months, this cloud-computing division has generated over $110 billion in net sales and has earned the company almost $43 billion in operating income. It’s a huge profit stream for the company that should only continue for the long term, especially with drivers such as artificial intelligence (AI) still ramping up.
Ackman’s hedge fund, Pershing Square, bought 5.8 million shares of Amazon in the second quarter of 2025. It makes the company worth 9% of the portfolio’s value, demonstrating Ackman’s conviction in this stock.
3. David Tepper
Lastly, David Tepper has a net worth of over $21 billion. And his hedge fund, Appaloosa Management, has been busy buying shares of Vistra(VST 2.86%). This used to be a more-sleepy stock. But it’s been a top performer in recent years due to surging demand for electricity.
Energy stocks such as Vistra didn’t see much action for a while because of the low growth in electricity consumption in the U.S. But there are trends that are now catalyzing growth better than anything in the last 20 years. For just a couple of examples of what’s driving growth, management on a recent conference call said, “Hyperscalers continue to invest in AI and data center infrastructure,” and these things are energy intensive.
The conversation regarding nuclear energy is heating up as investors wonder what will meet growing energy demand. But while many investors are focusing on nuclear start-ups, Vistra already produces nuclear power as well as generating electricity from a variety of other sources.
To be clear, Tepper’s Appaloosa hasn’t purchased any shares of Vistra since the fourth quarter of 2024. In fact, it was a seller in the two most recent quarters. That said, it was among the top 100 stocks that were being bought by hedge funds in the second quarter of 2025, according to the website HedgeFollow. And Tepper’s position is still substantial considering it’s valued at roughly $350 million.
Play your own game
Buffett, Ackman, and Tepper have made a lot of money by investing in stocks, and right now each could make even more money if shares of Domino’s Pizza, Amazon, and Vistra go up.
However, readers should remember that all investors have different financial needs, goals, and time horizons. Therefore, nobody should blindly copy another investor’s decisions, expecting things to work out fine. To the contrary, all investors should understand the companies they’re invested in and should make their own decisions.
Looking at what billionaires are buying is a good way to generate investment ideas — and Domino’s, Amazon, and Vistra are good ideas, in my view. But coming up with an idea is just the first step in a longer process of creating an investment thesis before buying shares.
The tiny chocolate box village of Great Tew in Oxfordshire has just 156 residents and is served by one pub and a small cafe – but A-listers are moving in in their droves
12:13, 09 Aug 2025Updated 12:35, 09 Aug 2025
Welcome to Britain’s Beverly Hills – where the hum of private jets fills the air and a single sausage roll will set you back £8.
The tiny chocolate box village of Great Tew in Oxfordshire has just 156 residents and is served by one pub and a small cafe. But in recent years, famous names have arrived in their droves, with everyone from the Beckhams and Simon Cowell to US chat show host Ellen DeGeneres calling it home.
And hundreds descended on the local church last month to watch the late tech billionaire Steve Jobs’ daughter Eve, 27, wed Olympic showjumper Harry Charles, 26. The newfound popularity of Great Tew – which has more thatched cottages per square mile than anywhere else in the country – has sent house prices skyrocketing, with a simple three-bed in the OX7 postcode now fetching at least £2.5million.
Great Tew has just one cafe and one pub(Image: w8media)
Villagers reckon celebrities are drawn to the peace and quiet, but fear the parish will buckle under the strain. One says: “We’re overrun. People come here to celebrity spot. We’ve gone from being a place virtually nobody’s heard of to one of the UK’s most sought after. It’s pretty unbelievable when you think about it.”
Sausage rolls at Quince and Clover cafe cost £8(Image: w8media)
It hasn’t always been this way. In the 1970s, many of the cottages lay derelict. One historian described it as “one of the most depressing sites in the country” and coachloads of people would visit to get a glimpse of the abandoned village that time had forgotten.
But things changed in 2015, when exclusive private members’ club Soho Farmhouse pitched up on the outskirts. The venue hosted Meghan Markle’s hen do in 2018. The £2,500-a-year club, which offers everything from surfboard yoga sessions to a Japanese grill house serving seared fish salads, quickly became the go-to weekend escape for the well-to-do.
Soho Farmhouse is on the outskirts of Great Tew(Image: Tim Merry/Staff Photographer)
A year later, David Beckham, 50, and wife Victoria, 51, nabbed the neighbouring barn conversion, which boasts a pool, football pitch and outdoor kitchen, for £6.15m. They were quickly followed by Simon Cowell, 65, and his fiancée Lauren Silverman, 48, who, locals say, have got stuck into village life.
One resident reveals: “Simon rides an electric bicycle. He’s a creature of habit and rides around the village each day on his set route before picking up a latte and smoothie from Quince and Clover.”
Great Tew in Oxfordshire has just 156 residents(Image: w8media)
A small coffee at that cafe-cum-delicatessen costs £4, while ice creams start at £6.50 and smoothies at £7.95. Eggs and avocado on toast is priced at £17.50, a salt-beef bap is £16.95, and a sausage roll – albeit one adorned with fennel and sunflower seeds – comes in at £8.
Prices at the Falkland Arms pub next door – the go-to watering hole for the Soho Farmhouse set – are more modest, with cocktails starting at £8.45. Many of the rich and famous arrive in helicopters and private jets, landing at nearby Enstone Airfield before being ferried to the pub in one of the club’s electric Porsches.
The Falkland Arms is popular with Soho Farmhouse guests(Image: w8media)
Ellen DeGeneres is another local – and the 43-acre pad she bought there is on the market for £22.5m. The US TV host, 67, and her wife Portia de Rossi, 52, paid £15m in 2019 and, according to the estate agent, have transformed the converted barn into “an enchanting and secluded rural retreat”. There is a gym and pool, and the potential to turn the helicopter hangar into a tennis or padel court.
There wasn’t, however, enough room for Portia’s beloved horses, so they moved nearby. Great Tew is smack bang in the middle of the so-called Cotswolds’ golden triangle, sandwiched between the affluent market towns of Chipping Norton and Burford. Former PM Boris Johnson, 61, and his wife Carrie, 37, live in the nearby village of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and 65-year-old Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm is a 15-minute drive away. And US Vice President JD Vance, 41, is reportedly spending his summer in a sprawling manor house a stone’s throw away.
Frome, in Somerset, has been named one of the best high streets in the UK, and is home to a wealth of independent shops – but some residents are not happy with the situation
The town’s high street is lined with artisan shops(Image: Tim Parker via Getty Images)
Frome in Somerset is frequently celebrated as having one of Britain’s finest high streets, thriving whilst countless other locations struggle to survive. Yet even in this success story, empty shopfronts remain, including a former Shoe Zone where the faded lettering of its sign can still be spotted.
One local complained that residents must now venture elsewhere to purchase footwear. Another source of frustration centres on newcomers from the capital relocating to the area – dubbed FILTH (failed in London, try here) – who attempt to transform the town.
One shop owner, who preferred to remain anonymous, explained to the Express: “We like it as it is. When new people come in they want to change everything.”
The town of Frome in Somerset is regarded as one of the best market towns in the UK.(Image: Rowan Griffiths / Daily Express)
She revealed that these outsiders want to turn Frome into “cafe central” featuring outdoor dining and additional pedestrianised areas. A customer in the shop remarked: “We don’t want any more Londoners. We’ve fulfilled our quota, now we’re feeding them to the pigs. “People born here struggle to stay here,” explained Alice Cleaver, 29, manager of homewares shop The Shop Next Door.
“Rent is absolutely crazy.” Finding affordable accommodation took her two years through personal connections.
“If you try and go through estate agents, you’re f*****,” Ms Cleaver added. The average sold house price in Frome stands at £346,382, according to Zoopla, significantly above the UK average of £282,776.
During the first four months of 2024, 168 Frome properties entered the rental market, with the average monthly rent at £1,123, according to Rivendell Estates. This represented a marginal decline of 0.09%.
Currently, you can expect to pay between £800 and £900 monthly for what the businesswoman describes as “s***holes”. In 2023, Frome Town Council declared a housing crisis as rents spiralled beyond locals’ reach. However, the area’s prosperity benefits independent enterprises.
Alice Cleaver behind the counter of her shop says local have been priced out from buying property here(Image: Rowan Griffiths )
Ms Cleaver remarked: “There’s a lot of money here… business is going really well. “There are a lot of people moving here all the time from London,” she continued. “It’s totally understandable.”
The manager has numerous friends from London, and she views Frome through their perspective. “It’s a great town,” she explains. “A lovely place to live.”
Yet she noted: “It feels like we’re not the ones that are supposed to be living here. I’ve found somewhere affordable, but this is not the town for us. I don’t really make enough to afford to live here, you just have to find someone you know.”
Despite the town’s comparatively affluent residents, some shops are still finding conditions “tough”, and a monthly market, which draws 12,500 visitors, enhances businesses’ earnings. Garry Yoxall, 60, owner of the Pedestal Gallery and PostScript, a printing service, revealed that local shop owners maintain a Whatsapp group to share advice and alert each other about potential troublemakers.
“You know everyone in the town; there’s a network,” he said. He believes that money from Londoners relocating (DFL) has led to Frome’s evolution as it attracts people “looking to get away from the town”.
“You just have a look around the town. The geography, the architecture, the scenery. It’s just the right size, and not too disparate. Success breeds success,” said the former Shell employee, who is now a fully paid-up member of Greenpeace.
Frome has become a tourist destination.(Image: Rowan Griffiths / Daily Express)
His gallery, which showcases contemporary paintings and sculptures, including works by Peter Hayes admired by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, hasn’t experienced a loss-making month since its opening last year.
Owning a gallery has always been his dream, and when the premises opposite his first business became available, Mr Yoxall seized the opportunity.
Before this, he felt the town “wasn’t ready” for such a venture. On market days, Mr Yoxall can earn up to £1,000. He noted that middle-ground purchases, typically made by younger people starting out, are “just not there anymore”.
However, high-end purchases persist, and he can still rely on low-end gifting. The businessman also benefits from low staff costs and “reasonable” rent. Truly Sopel, 46, who operates a dynamic underwear design house in Frome for the past 19 years, has seen the town evolve.
“Over time its sort of independent shops have actually attracted a lot of forward thinking creative individuals who are really passionate about what they do,” she said. “Retail sense, I think that’s what makes it work.”
John Szymanski makes and sells his own clothes. He says hes seen an influx of Londoners (Image: Rowan Griffiths / Daily Express)
The area has seen an influx of new residents, their friends and families, Ms Sopel added, with plenty of Airbnbs and good connections to London making it a “tourist attraction”. She said: “Certainly until 2016 or 2015 it was me selling stuff to local people.
“But everyone I’ve sold to today is a visitor. I nearly left six years ago. Thank God I didn’t.”
Andy Le Grange, 64, the owner of Just Ales 2 micropub, attributes the town’s success to its independent councillors, who aren’t tied to any political party. “If you don’t work for Frome, you won’t get elected,” he said.
“That makes a hell of a difference.”
Instead of top down, the town operates from the bottom up, the publican added. But Frome hasn’t always been like this, as John Szymanski, 40, a fashion designer and clothes maker hailed as one of the town’s greatest successes, pointed out.
“I’ve known Frome when it wasn’t like this at all – basically a s******e,” he said. The businessman added that those who rent out shops are reasonable. Mr Szymanski said: “Landlords understand it’s not easy having a small business; they just want to help.” During the pandemic, they adopted a “pay when you can” policy. “If you can’t, don’t worry,” they reassured. He also mentioned
Catherine Hill shopping street in Frome is the main shopping area and is famous for having a stream flow down through the pavement.(Image: clubfoto via Getty Images)
an influx of Londoners. Mr Szymanski stated: “Normally they first come in [to his shop] when they’re looking for a house. “They say, ‘We’ve seen something we like’. I say, ‘Put an offer in. If you don’t, it’ll be gone within three days.”
He added: ” Celebrities live around here as well. That’s the draw.” Babington House – a Georgian manor in the heart of Somerset, complete with bedrooms, a spa and cinema for members, managed by Soho House – also attracts newcomers, the designer said.
He often observes people rushing for the train to London outside his shop window, where he still conducts most of his business, seemingly resisting the trend of online shopping that has affected other UK high streets.
However, he still enjoys success online, including selling his flower bag on TikTok. John said 23 have been dispatched worldwide, including to America, Japan, Hungary, Norway, Switzerland and South Africa.
Artist Sam Cox created the alter ego Mr Doodle, but slowly the lines became blurred and everyone feared for his mental health.
06:00, 09 Jul 2025Updated 06:13, 09 Jul 2025
Artist Sam Cox created the alter ego Mr Doodle(Image: ABACUS)
As a child, artist Sam Cox would draw from the moment he woke up to the moment he went to sleep. Through school and university, he wasn’t interested in anything but drawing. His time was increasingly spent doodling, and even on a night out, he’d sit in a corner drawing on his phone. But over time, he found himself caught in a nightmare of his own making – trapped in Doodle Land, leading to a psychotic break and being sectioned.
An intimate documentary, on Channel 4 tonight (July 9th) at 10pm, explores how Sam gradually morphed into Mr Doodle – an alter ego who ended up buying a mansion and painting it white, simply so that he could draw all over it. His mum Andrea says: “I remember my auntie saying to me, ‘It’s ok, it’s just that he’s a genius and sometimes geniuses go mad’. He was lost somewhere in some land that he no longer had control over.”
Sam doodled drawings all over his mansion(Image: ABACUS)
When Sam left university, he was given a year to see if he could make his art pay. He created Mr Doodle to draw attention to his work, dressing up as the persona and trying to sell drawings in the street for £1. Sam came to the notice of an international art dealer after a video of him doodling went viral – the money came in and he even met a woman. But it started to become unclear where Mr Doodle ended and Sam began. And then he bought the house… Sam says: “Whenever I try to talk about what happened to me, my heart starts racing.”
The Trouble With Mr Doodle is airing on Channel 4 tonight at 10pm
There’s plenty more on TV tonight – here’s the best of the rest…
SHIFTING GEARS,DISNEY+
Tim Allen (famously the voice of Buzz Lightyear and star of Home Improvement) leads the cast in this family comedy revolving around a car restoration shop. He plays Matt, the stubborn, widowed owner of the classic car workshop, whose life is upturned by the arrival of his estranged daughter and grandchildren. Riley (played by 2 Broke Girls actress Kat Dennings) drives up with her two kids in tow and asks for a place to stay in the wake of her divorce.
It all sets up for a classic odd couple format, with the father and daughter also having a couple of decades of emotional baggage to deal with. The jokes are a bit clunky and it’s hardly subtle. “When I build stuff, it’s built to last,” says Matt. “Except our relationship!” Riley replies. But it’s endearing and there’s comedy from the kids, including tween Carter who wants to improve Matt’s Instagram presence and Georgia, who wants to become a billionaire.
POISONED: KILLER IN THE POST,CHANNEL 4, 9pm
This heartbreaking documentary speaks to bereaved parents about the deaths of multiple young people who took a deadly poison being sold online. When a young man, Tom Parfett, died aged 22 in 2001 after ingesting the poison, Times journalist James Beal investigated and realised he was not the only victim. In fact, the poison was sent to hundreds of young people across the world, from the US to Canada, Germany and Australia.
This film follows what happened as James went undercover, discovering a dark world of online suicide forums. The seller has since been arrested and accused of sending over 1,200 poison packages to young people and is linked to 97 deaths in the UK. Tom’s dad David says: “Tom had a lot to look forward to. He was just a wonderful man. There’s not an hour when I don’t think about him. When I found out about this poison I was just so angry. The lives that have been lost, it’s just astonishing.”
BALLARD,PRIME VIDEO
This Bosch spin-off sees Detective Renee Ballard (Maggie Q) plunge into a web of murder and corruption as she hunts a ruthless serial killer and uncovers a sinister police conspiracy. She heads up the LAPD’s newly formed but underfunded cold case division, after being forced to step away from the homicide team. But with her own demons nipping at her heels, Ballard must outwit both criminals and colleagues to bring long-overdue justice to the victims and their families.
EASTENDERS,BBC1, 8pm
In a double bill, the Panesars are in crisis mode as Ravi and Suki try to rescue the businesses. Desperate for cash, Ravi approaches Nicola to get a drug contact and she warns him of the dangers. Angry that Felix has left her in the lurch, Cindy berates Callum for kissing Johnny, only for Lexi to overhear. Lauren looks to Peter for reassurances about Jimmy’s diagnosis. Ian suggests to Stacey that they reopen Martin’s stall. She agrees it’s a good legacy.
For those who are a bit more judicious with their cash but also love avoiding the general public and travelling in style, “private jet card” memberships are one option
Wealthy people love to fly on private jets(Image: gulfstream.com)
The megarich are buying special cards that let them avoid the public when jetting off abroad.
Flying in a private jet may be one of the most environmentally destructive things that it’s possible to do, but that hasn’t put many billionaires off. More than 90 were flown to Venice for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in June, according to reports, including Kylie Jenner’s lavish £53million personal plane.
According to CelebrityJets, the private jet spewed out an estimated 24 tons of carbon pollution, or the same as an average person would produce if they drove a petrol car around the world three times.
Despite repeated and increasingly loud warnings that the world’s population must rapidly cut its fossil fuel consumption if the ravages of climate change are to be mitigated, the message clearly isn’t getting through. Greenpeace analysis has found that private jet use is soaring.
Kylie Jenner was among those thought to have flown in a private jet to Jeff Bezos’ wedding(Image: DWS / BACKGRID)
While destroying the planet isn’t an obstacle for the mega-rich flyer, the cost occasionally is. Going private can be hugely expensive. According to Fly Volato, private jets can cost £80million before any fuel has been bought or crew members hired.
For those who are a bit more judicious with their cash but also love avoiding the general public and travelling in style, “private jet card” memberships are a slick option to have up your sleeve, according to the Times.
The newspaper reports that the well-to-do pay from £75,000 for a block of flying hours which guarantees access to a private jet with 24-48 hours’ notice.”
One of the providers is Flexjet which describes its customers as “UHNW [ultra-high net worth] individuals, families, and companies”. Andrew Collins, the CEO of Flexjet, said: “A significant proportion have self-made wealth, distinguishing them as high-achieving entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders in sectors such as finance, real estate and technology.”
The services allow members to forgo the hassle and some of the associated costs of private jet ownership. However, there are downsides. About £375,000 typically buys 50 hours a year, but with some companies, extra monthly fees have to be paid on top of this.
During the busiest periods, such as Paris Fashion Week and Monaco Grand Prix weekend, the costs for even the smallest jets can shoot up to as much as £11,000 per flying hour.
Those looking to buy a private jet outright often head to Elite London at Wycombe Air Park, on the outskirts of London. The event is aimed at those interested in buying a new private jet, upgrading their helicopter, or purchasing a second yacht. It also features a series of fun exhibits, including virtual golfing, clay pigeon shooting organised by the Churchill family’s gun firm, and IV drips for those who indulge in the onsite bar a little too much.
When the event was held this year, it became the target of environmental protesters. Climate Resistance protesters held up placards and chanted for the abolition of billionaires.
The campaigning group is calling for a 100% tax on assets over £10 million, alongside global wealth redistribution, an end to what it describes as “wage theft and worker exploitation”, and public investment in a “fair, worker-led energy transition.”
Climate Resistance targeted the fair due to the particularly high carbon costs associated with private jets and helicopters. Overall private aviation emissions increased by 46% between 2019-2023, with industry expectations of continued strong growth, according to one Nature journal Communications Earth & Environment study.
Stag Web describes the experience as an “ultra-high-end weekend exclusively for those with 10-digit bank balances” that is “inspired by Jeff Bezos’s upcoming nuptials”
13:56, 23 May 2025Updated 14:40, 23 May 2025
Flight attendants claimed that turning up early or very late might get you the better seat(Image: Getty Images)
A few decades ago a typical “last night of freedom” consisted of traipsing down to the local pub with your best friend from school, a cousin and a father-in-law or two for an evening of ale, crisps and perhaps a go on the fruity.
Those days are now a long way behind us, with a typical stag far more likely to jet off to Benidorm or Amsterdam.
For those who enjoy a bit of one-upmanship, one stag do company is taking things to the next level with a “bespoke service for the top 0.0001%: the Billionaire Stag Do”.
Stag Web describes the experience as an “ultra-high-end weekend exclusively for those with 10-digit bank balances” that is “inspired by Jeff Bezos’s upcoming nuptials”.
Jeff and Lauren are about to tie the knot(Image: Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
“They only quote actual billionaires, though, so unless you have the money to prove you’re a real high roller, you won’t be able to enquire,” the firm jokes. Unfortunately, they won’t let on how much the package costs.
When the Mirror asked, Stag Web’s spokesperson said: “It’ll be a bespoke, build-from-scratch service so the sky’s the limit!” Judging from the list of possible options, it is not going to be cheap.
They include:
A private jet to “fly the squad in from wherever the hell they currently live”.
Helicopter transfers “between continents, countries, courses, and clubs”.
Supercar convoy “through a sun-drenched city”.
Private mega-yacht or “Bond villain-style clifftop villa with panoramic views”.
Private chef “squad crafting midnight wagyu sliders and 4 am caviar toasties”.
The works “which means hot tubs, infinity pools, cigar lounges, saunas, secret bars”.
Stag Web urges punters to “party like the 1%”, although it is hard to imagine exactly how that is possible if you don’t have a tech company or large private income.
Nonetheless, the happy-go-lucky firm is willing to arrange a “elicopter bar crawl across three countries in a single night, luxury golf experience on a private course with Champagne caddies, private island takeover for beach parties, shark diving, etc, personal comedy roast by a stand-up who’s actually been on TV and casino hire.”
If that isn’t enough to clear out your bank account, then you can hire a butler for each guest, a Champagne cannon for dramatic entrances andstag do goodie bags filled with Rolexes, “keys to your new penthouses, and other billionaire goodies”.
“We created the million-pound stag weekend 10 years ago, but that’s chump change to the billion-pound club,” said Jon Stainer, director at StagWeb.
“We’re ready and raring to arrange a blank-cheque weekend for Bezos or one of the other billion-pound boys, just give us a shout and we’ll sort you out. From private islands to space trips, polar parties to literally anything, if you’ve got the cash, we’ll try and make it happen.”
Whether or not anyone actually buys into the package remains to be seen.
