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Look North sofa to be pushed 80 miles for Children in Need
Lindsey Burrow and Amy Garcia will travel 80 miles across Yorkshire.
Ian McKellen set to perform as a hologram in new play
The Lord of the Rings actor stars in An Ark which will have its European premier in Manchester.
Russell T Davies criticises BBC boss's 'clumsy' AI Doctor Who comments
BBC director general Matt Brittin said he had seen a "pretty good" AI-generated episode of the show.
Actress Selma Blair faces charges for kicking nurse and officer after plane incident
The Legally Blonde actress faces two counts of assault for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after allegedly attacking attendants on a flight.
Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
The sentence marks an end to the mystery around Tupac's cold case, which has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years.
Katie Price denies 'any venom' against ex at his rape trial
Kieran Hayler, who denies offences against a girl when she was 13, was married to Price at the time.
How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy
The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.
BBC FM radio transmissions suspended in Afghanistan
BBC programming is still reaching audiences on shortwave, medium wave, via satellite and online.
Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI
The US firm's boss responds to critics, saying "much of the room wants it to be 2016, but it's not".
Gavin and Stacey stars to feature in festive Julia Donaldson TV adaptation
An adaptation of a picture book to be aired over Christmas on the BBC will be voiced by Rob Brydon.
Raye hits back at ticket touts who 'overwhelmed' sign-up for Royal Albert show
The award-winning singer said there were 1.8 million sign-ups for her 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall show.
BBC shelves plans for new Archers studio as part of cost-cutting
The drama has been recording in Birmingham for 75 years, making it the world's longest running soap opera.
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
The actor, who played the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the drama series, dies aged 34.
US actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attacking attendants on flight
Blair's publicist told the BBC that she "experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct".
Katie Price 'really shocked' by ex-husband rape claims
Price tells court she was "really shocked" to learn of allegations against ex-husband Kieran Hayler.
Hepworth piece could fetch up to £8m at auction
A post-war sculpture inspired by the Cornish landscape is set to go under the hammer.
Julie Hesmondhalgh left Celebrity Traitors 'with my head held high'
The former Corrie star says she had some apologetic texts after being banished on Friday's episode.
Tom Cruise film Digger could lose $245m at box office
The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.
Amy Dowden praised for 'iconic' clapback at ex-Strictly professional dancer
Former Strictly professional Brendan Cole claims Amy Dowden is "not up to" the challenge of the show.
Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial
The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.
Ray Quinn says baby boy was 'born sleeping'
The former Brookside actor says it is "heartbreaking" that his son Rio was stillborn on 20 August.
Teen who discovered her painting talent in garden shed competes for TV art prize
Makenzy Beard discovered her talent after she decided to try out her mother's old paint brushes.
Robert Pattinson on new film Primetime and how hunting predators became hit TV
The actor portrays the real-life host of American TV show, To Catch a Predator, in his latest film.
Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino's West End play
The Borat star said he was "beyond delighted" to be working on the show, The Popinjay Cavalier, with the Pulp Fiction director.
Gavin and Stacey's Melanie Walters voted off Strictly
Walters, best known for playing Gwen West in the BBC comedy, was partnered with professional Aljaz Skorjanec.
Dolly Parton's niece wants to learn Welsh after singing with Bronwen Lewis
Dolly Parton's niece, Jada Star, from Tennessee who began learning Welsh during a visit to Wales.
Jonathan Ross's daughter Honey is learning Welsh and practising on her dog
YouTuber Gav Murphy said Honey Ross has been learning his native language via the Duolingo app.
Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted
Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.
Ashe was too scared to cancel her wedding - the story became a hit song
US singer-songwriter Ashe reveals the story behind her international smash hit, Stop The Wedding.
Screams, haunting scenes and deadly hide-and-seek, as Celebrity Traitors heats up
Episode four saw another contestant killed off, a ghoulish mission near a graveyard and a spooky twist.
Hollywood actor Luke Evans on 'joyous' four months filming in rainy Wales
His family were on the set, and he even managed to get some relatives a cameo in the final episode.
Crazy Rich Asians TV show to reunite Constance Wu and Henry Golding
The show will pick up after the hit 2018 film, and will also star Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng.
Alison Hammond: 'I thought I was having heart attack on air'
The host says a health scare was "probably one of the most scariest things I've ever been through".
Video game Cyberpunk 2077 to get live-action movie adaptation
The smash hit from the studio behind The Witcher series is to be turned into a film by Paramount Pictures.
Music group with learning difficulties fulfils late MP's Broadway dream
The Music Man Project is a charity in Essex that teaches music to people with learning disabilities.
Why did Dolly Parton record a song in Welsh?
The cover of smash-hit Jolene, with Welsh and English lyrics, is released on Friday.
Olivia Colman on viral Wicker memes: 'This has never happened to me before'
Steamy jokes have flooded social media ahead of the release of the actress's latest film.
Emotions run high at the round table as Celebrity Traitors banish two players
Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.
Katie Price 'angry' when told of ex's rape claim
The complainant's mother tells court Price "was quite angry" when told about about the allegations.
Welsh actress follows in footsteps of Florence Pugh and Benedict Cumberbatch in line-up
Leisa Gwenllian says she forgot she applied for the 2026 Stars of Tomorrow talent programme.
Black and African cinema hub opens in London
EbonyLife Place London is the brainchild of Nollywood media mogul Mo Abudu.
Cavern Club sold to new owners after 35 years
John Lennon's sister, Julia Baird, one of the previous owners, says it is being left "in good hands".
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship.
Gaten Matarazzo on life after Stranger Things as he makes West End debut
The actor opens up about finding his way in the West End as he makes his debut in a revival of Rent.
How a folk band, football club and Fifa 11 came together for an unlikely terrace anthem
After playing a bit of Fifa 11, Kingfishr leader singer Eddie Keogh posted a song in tribute to English League One club Wycombe Wanderers.
Paul McCartney's key sells for double the estimate
The star composed some of The Beatles' first songs in the Liverpool council house with John Lennon.
Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'
The Shaun of the Dead and Mission: Impossible films star had previously put symptoms down to "character fault".
BBC to cut raft of Radio 4 programmes including You and Yours
The corporation said it would be investing in a new consumer programme, while announcing more cuts.
Suffragette role 'a gift' says Beverley Knight
The Wolverhampton-born singer stars as suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia the musical.
How boxing inspired a play about men's mental health
The play explores losing a sense of purpose, the difficulty some men have talking about their mental health and the support they can find in each other.
'I won Gladiators - now I'd love to become one'
Josh McDonald won the third season of the hit TV programme, which aired earlier this year.
King Charles and Elton John in the audience for Apple music workshop
Charles and Sir Elton visit an Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs music event offering industry skills to young people.
Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants
Unlike other flagship titles, E-Day will only be available on Xbox at a time of rising console costs.
Noel Gallagher and Susan Sarandon among celebrities to sign Drumcree march letter
The letter, addressed to NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, calls on an international mediator to be appointed to find a resolution to the parade dispute.
Gavin and Stacey creators Jones and Corden reveal celebrity cast of new show
The show features appearances from Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham and X-Men's James McAvoy.
Stephen King's Carrie returns to explore the horrors of social media
Another beloved classic gets a modern-day twist. Its cast and creator argue why it needed to be remade.
Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102
She starred opposite Marlon Brando, then alongside Cary Grant in Hitchcock's North by Northwest.
Jimmy McGovern claims young offenders institute staff 'lazy'
McGovern says officers are lazy after visiting youth offenders' institutions for new series of BBC drama.
Winnie-the-Pooh books to fill phone box libraries
The original publisher says it will donate Milne's classics alongside a new authorised sequel.
US televangelist Jim Bakker, disgraced from sex scandal and fraud, dies at 86
US televangelist Jim Bakker co-founded The PTL Club with his then-wife Tammy Faye before being jailed for fraud and conspiracy.