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Join fellow Traitors fans for dramatic finale screening in Ipswich

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As The Traitors' most successful series yet draws to a close, St Stephen's Church will host a free community screening of the finale that's expected to draw millions of viewers nationwide.

Why it matters: The third series of The Traitors has broken BBC viewing records for unscripted entertainment, with over 10 million viewers tuning in to the opening episode.

The big picture: The screening event at St Stephen's Church offers local fans a unique way to experience the show's conclusion:

  • The evening begins at 18:00 with screenings of the penultimate episodes

  • The live finale will be shown at 20:30

  • Entry is free

  • The venue's café bar will be open from 10:00 until 22:00

The Traitors finale screening will take place at St Stephens Church poster
The Traitors finale screening will take place at St Stephens Church in Ipswich town centreIpswich Central & Brighten the Corners

What they're saying: "We're thrilled that St Stephen's Church is bringing fans of the show together to enjoy this exciting finale. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the drama, suspense, and intrigue of The Traitors in an iconic venue in the town centre," says Lee Walker , Ipswich Central  CEO.

Joe Bailey , CEO of Brighten the Corners, adds: "We're delighted to be linking up to host this All About Ipswich free event at St Stephen's Church for people to come and enjoy The Traitors Series 3 final episode. Our café bar is open all-day Friday from 10am until 10pm."

By the numbers: The show's success has been remarkable:

  • Episodes 2 and 3 have each attracted over 9 million viewers

  • The series opener became the most-watched BBC unscripted episode since Planet Earth III

  • It achieved the highest BBC entertainment audience since the 2023 Eurovision Grand Final

The bottom line: This free community screening offers Ipswich residents the chance to be part of a shared viewing experience as one of the BBC's biggest entertainment shows of the year reaches its dramatic conclusion.

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Double victory for St Joseph's as young debaters shine

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St Joseph's College students demonstrated exceptional public speaking prowess, claiming victory in both intermediate and senior categories at a prestigious local debate competition.

Why it matters: The double win at the Ipswich East Rotary Club 'Youth Speaks' competition secures both teams places in the Norwich debating chamber finals next month, showcasing local talent on a regional stage.

The senior team, comprising Ben (Captain), Alex (Proposition) and Ademide (Opposition), tackled whether science and logic make religion and superstition irrelevant
The senior team, comprising Ben (Captain), Alex (Proposition) and Ademide (Opposition), tackled whether science and logic make religion and superstition irrelevantSt Joseph's College

The details:

  • The college hosted the competition on Wednesday, 29 January 2025.

  • The intermediate team of Megan (Captain), Clara (Proposition) and Holly (Opposition) debated whether artificial intelligence helps or hinders human society.

  • The senior team, comprising Ben (Captain), Alex (Proposition) and Ademide (Opposition), tackled whether science and logic make religion and superstition irrelevant.

What they're saying: "Working with these students and developing their oracy and public speaking skills through debating is such a joy!" said Dr Briege Rice, Stretch and Challenge Coordinator and History and Politics teacher at St Joseph's College.

"These skills are vital in every field, fostering confidence, clear communication and critical thinking. The standard of debating was very high, and we are very proud of this extraordinary achievement of our students," she added.

The intermediate team of Megan (Captain), Clara (Proposition) and Holly (Opposition) debated whether artificial intelligence helps or hinders human society
The intermediate team of Megan (Captain), Clara (Proposition) and Holly (Opposition) debated whether artificial intelligence helps or hinders human societySt Joseph's College

The bottom line: The competition, supported by the Rotary Club, continues to foster key communication skills amongst young people through its Youth Speaks initiative, with St Joseph's teams now preparing to showcase their talents in February's finals.

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