{"id":34516,"date":"2023-07-04T15:48:31","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T13:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1853532"},"modified":"2023-07-05T10:56:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T08:56:24","slug":"meet-the-cast-of-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-2","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/meet-the-cast-of-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Season 2 is into its stride with our heroes back in business. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Louise Griffin\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 04 July 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>The crew on the Enterprise is back in business with <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/strange-new-worlds-2-schedule\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Star Trek: Strange New Worlds<\/a> season 2 now underway.<\/p>\n<p>Already, we\u2019ve seen drama going down due to Number One\/Una Chin-Riley\u2019s (Rebecca Romijn) Illyrian heritage, with fans hyped for the highly-anticipated <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-trailer\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Lower Decks crossover,<\/a> which is set to come later this season.<\/p>\n<p>Fans are also obsessed with our new arrival, Carol Kane\u2019s eccentric Pelia, and were thrilled to see the rest of the cast back together again in the series, which has so far <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-2-review\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">impressed reviewers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, as season 2 continues, here\u2019s everything you need to know about the cast of <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/star-trek-in-order-release-chronological\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Star Trek<\/a>: Strange New Worlds.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Who\u2019s in the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul><li><strong>Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rebecca Romijn as Number One\/Una Chin-Riley<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ethan Peck as Spock<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Christina Chong as La\u2019an Noonien-Singh<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Paul Wesley as James T Kirk<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Babs Olusanmokun as Dr M\u2019Benga<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Carol Kane as Pelia<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jack Quaid as Brad Boimler<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tawny Newsome as Beckett Mariner<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><strong>Anson Mount plays Captain Christopher Pike<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-pike-db44675.jpeg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-pike-db44675.jpeg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" 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strange=\"\" new=\"\" worlds=\"\" wearing=\"\" a=\"\" yellow=\"\" top=\"\" title=\"&quot;Anson\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Anson Mount as Captain Pike in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>CBS\/Paramount<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Who is Christopher Pike?\u00a0<\/strong>Our favourite \u2018boy scout\u2019, Christopher Pike is the captain of the Enterprise (the predecessor to James T Kirk) and the leader of our motley crew. In season 2, he\u2019s dealing with some demons after seeing a terrifying vision of the future.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about season 2, Mount told <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">RadioTimes.com<\/a>: \u201cThe great thing [about] working with Akiva Goldsman is that he is not afraid to fail.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe rarely does but he is so ready to take big risks, and when you\u2019re making a show like ours, it\u2019s hard to explain how much fun it is that you almost feel like you\u2019re making a different TV show with every episode, the way that we\u2019re trying to really expand what it can be.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen Anson Mount before?\u00a0<\/strong>Mount has had a varied career, from starring opposite Britney Spears in the film Crossroads 2002 to appearing as Black Bolt in the MCU (most recently in <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/movies\/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-review-does-it-top-no-way-home\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Rebecca Romijn as Number One\/Una Chin-Riley<\/strong><\/h2> <div class=\"&quot;brightcove\" embed=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;embed__intrinsic&quot;\"> <div class=\"&quot;brightcove__player\" vjs-playlist-player-container=\"\"> <video data-video-id=\"&quot;6330572496112&quot;\" data-account=\"&quot;69912529001&quot;\" data-player=\"&quot;ByeOf0VZEl&quot;\" data-embed=\"&quot;default&quot;\" data-application-id=\"\" controls=\"\" class=\"&quot;video-js&quot;\"\/><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"&quot;\/\/players.brightcove.net\/69912529001\/ByeOf0VZEl_default\/index.min.js&quot;\"\/><p><strong>Who is Number One\/Una Chin-Riley?\u00a0<\/strong>Steadfast Una is second in command on the Enterprise, becoming Pike\u2019s most trusted friend and advisor. But, as we go into season 2, she\u2019s in crisis after being arrested for lying about her Illyrian heritage on her Starfleet application.<\/p>\n<p>She teased \u201ceven more fun\u201d in season 2, telling <strong>RadioTimes.com:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThe first season, we just didn\u2019t know what we were doing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was during the height of the lockdown, it was just the cast and the crew, the producers couldn\u2019t come, the writers couldn\u2019t be there, we were just hoping we were making something that would be appreciated and we were delightfully shocked with the reception.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, going into season 2, I think we had a lot of steam and were given more freedom by the executives to really go for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen Rebecca Romijn before?<\/strong> Romijn is perhaps best known for her role as the original Mystique in X-Men. Continuing in the world of sci-fi, she\u2019s also played Joan in The Punisher and voiced Lois Lane in the DC Animated Movie Universe. Elsewhere, fans might recognise her as Alexis Meade in Ugly Betty.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ethan Peck as Spock<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;height:\" max-height:=\"\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/STAR-TREK-STRANGE-NEW-WORLDS-Ethan-Peck-as-Spock-Publicity-H-2022.jpg-06cb873-e1688478467202.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/STAR-TREK-STRANGE-NEW-WORLDS-Ethan-Peck-as-Spock-Publicity-H-2022.jpg-06cb873-e1688478467202.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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Worlds.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>JAMES DIMMOCK\/PARAMOUNT+ \u00a92022 CBS STUDIOS<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Who is Spock?<\/strong> One of the most iconic Star Trek characters of all time, Spock is the Enterprise\u2019s Science Officer, with his Vulcan heritage playing a key part in the series. He goes through ups and downs in season 2, facing some major personal struggles \u2013 with plenty of comedy along the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen Ethan Peck before?\u00a0<\/strong>Peck started out with a role in That \u201970s Show, playing a younger version of Ashton Kutcher\u2019s character Michael Kelso, and in the 1999 film Passport to Paris alongside Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. He\u2019s also appeared in Gossip Girl and Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, and played Spock in Star Trek: Discovery.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Christina Chong as La\u2019an Noonien-Singh<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680099-aa272f3.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680099-aa272f3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680099-aa272f3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1853585\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680099-aa272f3.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Christina\" chong=\"\" in=\"\" a=\"\" red=\"\" dress=\"\" title=\"&quot;Christina\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Christina Chong.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Hatnim Lee\/WireImage<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Who is La\u2019an Noonien-Singh?<\/strong> La\u2019an was first introduced in the pilot of Strange New Worlds as a new Starfleet officer, and her importance has only grown since then. She has a long history with the Gorn, which is explored more in the series, and season 2 will see her in a new role.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen Christina Chong before?\u00a0<\/strong>Chong is no stranger to sci-fi and is known for roles in Monroe,\u00a0Line of Duty,\u00a0Halo: Nightfall,\u00a0Black Mirror,\u00a0Doctor Who, and\u00a024: Live Another Day.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/SNW201MG02020066RT-1-1-bf18d18.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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new=\"\" worlds=\"\" with=\"\" the=\"\" latter=\"\" offering=\"\" former=\"\" a=\"\" vial=\"\" title=\"&quot;Star\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Jess Bush as Chapel and Babs Olusanmokun as M\u2019Benga in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Michael Gibson\/Paramount+<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Who is Christine Chapel?<\/strong> Christine works as the nurse onboard the Enterprise alongside Dr M\u2019Benga. She\u2019s highly intelligent and ambitious and has a complicated relationship with Spock, which is set to be explored further in season 2.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen Jess Bush before?\u00a0<\/strong>Bush has had various TV roles, including in Home and Away in 2017 \u2013 but Strange New Worlds is her biggest role to date.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680121-9c53f2f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680121-9c53f2f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" 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class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Melissa Navia.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Hatnim Lee\/WireImage<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Who is Erica Ortegas?\u00a0<\/strong>Erica is the Enterprise\u2019s pilot and is often needed to get the crew out of dangerous situations with her flying expertise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen Melissa Navia before?\u00a0<\/strong>Navia has had roles in the TV series Billions and Homeland.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680041-6255ea2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680041-6255ea2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680041-6255ea2.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680041-6255ea2.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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fluffy=\"\" dress=\"\" title=\"&quot;Celia\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Celia Rose Gooding.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Hatnim Lee\/WireImage<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Who is Nyota Uhura?\u00a0<\/strong>Nyota begins season 1 as a cadet unsure of her place in Starfleet \u2013 but, by season 2, has received quite the promotion, and is sure of where she belongs. The role was originated by Nichelle Nichols, with episode 1 of season 2 being <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/strange-new-worlds-nichelle-nichols-tribute-newsupdate\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">dedicated to the late Star Trek legend<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen Celia Rose Gooding before?\u00a0<\/strong>Gooding started their career on stage in the Broadway show Jagged Little Pill, and was nominated for a Tony Award for the role.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Paul Wesley as James T Kirk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1410523509-a96c40e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1410523509-a96c40e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1410523509-a96c40e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1410523509-a96c40e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1410523509-a96c40e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1410523509-a96c40e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1410523509-a96c40e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1853594\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1410523509-a96c40e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Paul\" wesley=\"\" on=\"\" a=\"\" san=\"\" diego=\"\" comic=\"\" con=\"\" desk=\"\" title=\"&quot;Paul\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Paul Wesley.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Albert L. Ortega\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Who is James T Kirk?\u00a0<\/strong>One of the most recognisable names in Star Trek history, Kirk eventually becomes captain of the Enterprise. However, when we meet him in Strange New Worlds, he helms a different ship \u2013 the Farragut \u2013 and has an uneasy relationship with Pike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen Paul Wesley before?\u00a0<\/strong>Aside from Strange New Worlds, Wesley is best known for his role as Stefan Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Babs Olusanmokun as Dr M\u2019Benga<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1853596\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-1394680246-aebe47c.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Babs\" olusanmokun=\"\" in=\"\" a=\"\" brown=\"\" suit=\"\" jacket=\"\" and=\"\" orange=\"\" shirt=\"\" title=\"&quot;Babs\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Babs Olusanmokun.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Hatnim Lee\/WireImage<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Who is Dr M\u2019Benga?<\/strong> Dr M\u2019Benga is chief medical officer on board the Enterprise, working closely with Nurse Chapel. In season 1, it\u2019s revealed his daughter is seriously ill, a secret he\u2019s kept from most of the crew.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen\u00a0Babs Olusanmokun before? <\/strong>Olusanmokun has appeared in the <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/black-mirror-timeline-order\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Black Mirror<\/a> episode Black Museum, and is also known for his role as Jamis in Dune.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Carol Kane as Pelia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/SNW210MAG06210270RT-1-69e298f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/SNW210MAG06210270RT-1-69e298f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/SNW210MAG06210270RT-1-69e298f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/SNW210MAG06210270RT-1-69e298f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/SNW210MAG06210270RT-1-69e298f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source 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https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/SNW210MAG06210270RT-1-69e298f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1845133\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/SNW210MAG06210270RT-1-69e298f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Carol\" kane=\"\" as=\"\" pelia=\"\" in=\"\" star=\"\" trek:=\"\" strange=\"\" new=\"\" worlds=\"\" wearing=\"\" a=\"\" red=\"\" outfit=\"\" title=\"&quot;Star\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Carol Kane as Pelia in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Paramount+<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Who is Pelia?<\/strong> Pelia first appeared on board the Enterprise in the first episode of season 2. She\u2019s the new chief engineer of the Enterprise, replacing the late Hemmer (Bruce Horak). It\u2019s also revealed that she\u2019s a Lanthanite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen Carol Kane?\u00a0<\/strong>Kane has had an illustrious career, earning an Academy Award nomination for her role in Hester Street. She\u2019s also appeared in films like Annie Hall and The Princess Bride and, more recently, featured as Lillian Kaushtupper in The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.<\/p>\n<p>Romijn cited Kane\u2019s addition to the cast as a highlight of the series, telling <strong>RadioTimes.com<\/strong>: \u201cShe\u2019s just so unlike every other Star Trek [character] we\u2019ve seen. She was just a delight to work with, I was kind of starstruck \u2013 she\u2019s a very surprising character.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Jack Quaid as Brad Boimler<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/SNW207MG05030267RT-1-e7cf7f4.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/SNW207MG05030267RT-1-e7cf7f4.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1845131\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/SNW207MG05030267RT-1-e7cf7f4.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Tawny\" newsome=\"\" as=\"\" mariner=\"\" and=\"\" jack=\"\" quaid=\"\" boimler=\"\" in=\"\" star=\"\" trek:=\"\" strange=\"\" new=\"\" worlds=\"\" standing=\"\" the=\"\" enterprise=\"\" title=\"&quot;Star\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Tawny Newsome as Mariner and Jack Quaid as Boimler in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Michael Gibson\/Paramount+<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Who is\u00a0Brad Boimler?<\/strong> Boimler is a Starfleet officer in animated series Lower Decks \u2013 but he\u2019s set to make an appearance in Strange New Worlds season 2 as part of an epic crossover. Although he\u2019s known for being a little immature, his talent can\u2019t be overlooked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen Jack Quaid before?\u00a0<\/strong>The son of Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, Jack Quaid is no stranger to sci-fi, starting out with a minor role in The Hunger Games and starring as Hughie Campbell in <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/the-boys-season-4-release-date\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">The Boys<\/a>. He\u2019s also appeared as \u00a0Richie Kirsch in 2022\u2019s Scream.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tawny Newsome as Beckett Mariner<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1836005\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Strange-New-worlds-99b6fd0.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Lower\" decks=\"\" jack=\"\" quaid=\"\" and=\"\" tawny=\"\" newsome=\"\" in=\"\" strange=\"\" new=\"\" worlds.=\"\" title=\"&quot;Strange\" worlds=\"\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Lower Decks\u2019 Jack Quaid and Tawny Newsome in Strange New Worlds.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Paramount Plus<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>Who is Beckett Mariner?<\/strong> Mariner is the other Lower Decks character set to appear in season 2 of Strange New Worlds. An officer on board the Cerritos, she is highly experienced \u2013 but also a little arrogant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where have I seen Tawny Newsome before?\u00a0<\/strong>Newsome is a singer, actor and comedian, and has appeared in TV series like Chicago Fire, Big Mouth, Superstore and Physical.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 continues on Paramount Plus every Thursday. <\/strong><strong>Check out more of our\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Sci-Fi<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/streaming-guide\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Streaming Guide<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Take part in\u00a0<a id=\"&quot;LPNoLPOWALinkPreview&quot;\" title=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/the-screen-test\/&quot;\" href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/the-screen-test\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\" data-loopstyle=\"&quot;link&quot;\">the Screen Test<\/a>, a project from Radio Times and the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, to explore the role of television and audio in our lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only \u00a31 with delivery to your home \u2013\u00a0<\/strong><a title=\"&quot;http:\/\/radiotimes.com\/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article&quot;\" href=\"\/\/radiotimes.com\/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a><strong>. 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