The 2025 TCS London Marathon has broken global records with more than 840,000 ballot applicants, reflecting a surge in popularity and inclusivity. With near gender parity among UK entrants and only 17,000 public ballot spots available, the race is set to host 56,000 participants on April 27, aiming to become the world’s largest marathon by finishers.

Netflix brings Richard Osman’s bestselling mystery The Thursday Murder Club to life on August 28, 2025. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie as a group of retirees solving real-life murders in a quiet English village. The highly anticipated adaptation is part of Netflix’s major 2025 lineup.