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Rivals and Ludwig scoop International Emmys as UK shows win big
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:36:06 GMT
Rivals, based on the Jilly Cooper novel, won best drama while Ludwig won the best comedy award.
Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg dies
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:19:42 GMT
She was known for eccentric and outlandish designs, worn by stars like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.
Countdown champion who stabbed rival detained
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:28:07 GMT
John Cowen stabbed a rival Countdown champion at a fans' convention in Blackpool.
Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:08:32 GMT
Dame Caroline Dinenage says she advises against any further large-scale changes at the top of the BBC.
A private jet and massive debt - the rise and fall of a £1m Glastonbury ticket scammer
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:03:56 GMT
Ripped-off customers are hunting for Miles Hart after he sold hundreds of Glastonbury tickets and vanished.
Katie Razzall: BBC chairman survives MP questions - but crisis not over
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:07:14 GMT
BBC chairman Samir Shah appears to strengthen his position during questioning by MPs, our media editor says.
Five key moments after MPs question top BBC figures
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:23:19 GMT
BBC chairman Samir Shah, alongside board members and former advisers, appears before MPs after the resignation of Tim Davie.
First openly gay Miss England has 'achieved dream'
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:03:42 GMT
Grace Richardson says she suffered bullying over her sexuality while at school in Leicestershire.
Historian criticises BBC for removing Trump line from Radio 4 lecture
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:40:33 GMT
Rutger Bregman says he is "genuinely dismayed" after a line about the US president was edited out.
Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but guilty of damaging phone
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:23:33 GMT
Comedy writer Graham Linehan "deliberately whacked" a teenage trans woman's phone out of her hand, a court heard.
English actor Jack Shepherd, star of Wycliffe, dies at 85
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:48:50 GMT
He will be remembered for his roles as TV detective Charles Wycliffe and fictional Labour MP Bill Brand.
Rosalía inspiring the next generation in classical music
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:51:37 GMT
The singer's latest, Lux, has got us talking about classical music. Its popularity might surprise you.
Watch: How the BBC works... in under two minutes
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:08:53 GMT
Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses.
Radiohead deliver a spell-binding, hit-packed set in London
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:58:29 GMT
The rock band play their first UK show in seven years, and give fans everything they hoped for.
Stranger Things: All you need to know about season five
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:38:15 GMT
The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.
Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:46:21 GMT
Three men have sued the Oscar-winning actor, alleging that he assaulted them between 2000 and 2013.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:04:31 GMT
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
Rizzle Kicks on adjusting to the TikTok generation
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:25:32 GMT
Jordan Stephens, from the duo, says it "took a minute to adjust" when releasing their first music in years.
Ros Atkins on… MPs examining the BBC memo
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:45:33 GMT
After the resignations of Director General and CEO of News, The Culture, Media and Sport committee invited a number of senior BBC figures to be quizzed on what has happened.
Robert Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars, a decade after sister's victory
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:02:00 GMT
Son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, Robert was a fan favourite this season.
Jason Bateman: Voice acting is like 'performing blindfolded'
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:09:18 GMT
The actor speaks to the One Show about recording the voice for Nick Wilde in Zootropolis 2.
Peter Kay to donate tour profits to 12 charities
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:56:49 GMT
Peter Kay tells The One Show he will donate the profits from his final shows to 12 cancer charities
'Nobody expected it': Tess and Claudia's exit took Strictly stars by surprise
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:05:26 GMT
The celebrities were speaking to BBC News ahead of Blackpool week, a major milestone in the contest.
Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:20:09 GMT
Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now.
Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:45:34 GMT
Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."
When Jonathan Bailey asks, the BBC listeners deliver...
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:33:09 GMT
Tom Service talks to Wicked: For Good star Jonathan Bailey, about a clarinet piece he learned as a kid.
Rupert Grint: 'I'll never step out of Ron Weasley's shadow'
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:14:01 GMT
The actor told the BBC he's written a letter to the next child actor playing Ron in the upcoming HBO TV adaptation of the books.
Watch: Chadwick Boseman posthumously honoured with Hollywood star
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:54:28 GMT
The late actor, who passed away in 2020 after a private battle with cancer, was celebrated for his role as Marvel’s Black Panther.
