Oti Mabuse welcomes ‘beautiful soul’ Todrick Hall to Greatest Dancer
Oti Mabuse has shared a tribute to “beautiful soul” Todrick Hall as he joins her on The Greatest Dancer.
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Muslim convert dubbed Jihadi Jack ‘stripped of British citizenship’
The Muslim convert dubbed Jihadi Jack who travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State terror group has been stripped of his British citizenship, it has been reported.
NFU Scotland accuses BBC of lack of balance in farming coverage
NFU Scotland has accused the BBC of lacking balance in its national coverage of farming.
Kathy Burke explains why she’s so obsessed with American singer Lizzo
Kathy Burke has named American singer Lizzo as someone she thinks is a great inspiration for young women today.
New Peaky Blinders series to explore rise of fascism in the 1930s, creator says
The new series of Peaky Blinders will explore the rise of fascism in Britain in the 1930s, show creator Steven Knight said.
Mark Gatiss and Richard E Grant to feature in BBC year of literature
Mark Gatiss, Richard E Grant, Hilary Mantel and David Olusoga are to feature in a year-long celebration of literature at the BBC.
Strictly line-up is most diverse in show’s history
This year’s Strictly line-up is the most diverse since the show began.
Half of UK homes subscribe to streaming services like Netflix
The UK’s viewing habits are rapidly changing, with around half of homes now subscribing to TV streaming services such as Netflix.
Jamie Laing joins Will Bayley and Michelle Visage on Strictly line-up
Made In Chelsea’s Jamie Laing, RuPaul’s Drag Race star Michelle Visage and Paralympic champion Will Bayley are the latest stars to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up.
Thousands expected to take part in Belfast Pride parade
Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Belfast later for the Pride parade.
Tom Hughes joins Sky’s A Discovery Of Witches for second series
Victoria star Tom Hughes has joined the cast of A Discovery Of Witches for the vampire drama’s second series.
Ofcom approves BBC plan to extend iPlayer catch-up window to 12 months
Ofcom has approved the BBC’s plan to extend iPlayer’s catch-up window to 12 months, subject to “certain conditions and guidance”.
Diversity in radio hasn’t kept up with changes in society – BBC Radio COO
Diversity in radio has been slow to come because it has not been a priority for a number of organisations, according to the chief operating officer of BBC Radio.
Strictly to announce three contestants on The One Show
The first batch of Strictly Come Dancing celebrity contestants will be announced tonight.
James Corden on Gavin & Stacey special: We wrote the new script over FaceTime
James Corden has said he does not want the forthcoming Gavin & Stacey special to be seen as a “career-emergency, break-the-glass decision”.
TV quiz master ‘The Beast’ making appearance at Aberdeen nightclub
Ever wanted to meet a real life genius - here is your chance.
Half of people get their news from social media, research suggests
Half of UK adults get their news from social media, according to research.
BBC releases trailer for new drama The Capture
The BBC has released a trailer for surveillance-based drama series The Capture.
Daniel Radcliffe reduced to tears reading great-grandfather’s suicide note
Daniel Radcliffe was reduced to tears while reading the suicide note of his great-grandfather.
Dame Vera Lynn says she is ‘very upset’ over proposed TV licence restrictions
Dame Vera Lynn has become the latest name in showbiz to question proposed restrictions on free TV licences for over-75s, saying she is “very upset” by the move.
New BBC documentary explores Harvey Weinstein allegations
A new BBC documentary will explore the sexual assault allegations against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
Miranda Hart: Show will celebrate 10-year anniversary with filmed party
Miranda Hart has said her show will celebrate its 10th anniversary with “drinks and nibbles”.
How does BritBox compare to other streaming services for price?
The BBC and ITV’s joint streaming subscription service BritBox will launch later this year.
BritBox pricing announced as broadcasters prepare to launch streaming service
UK streaming subscription service BritBox will launch later this year at £5.99 a month, the BBC and ITV have said.
His Dark Materials perfect for TV adaptation, star Ruth Wilson says
His Dark Materials is well-suited for a TV adaption, star Ruth Wilson has said.
His Dark Materials is not an attack on the church, executive producer says
Sir Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials novels are not an attack on the church, the executive producer of the upcoming TV adaptation has said.
BBC Apollo 11 broadcaster: Why I ignored orders during moon landing
The BBC broadcaster who commentated on the 1969 moon landing says he would have ruined the experience for viewers if he had obeyed orders.
Call The Midwife talents receive honorary doctorates
Two Call The Midwife talents have been bestowed with honorary degrees.
Restricting TV licences for over-75s ‘could cost more than it saves’
The BBC’s restriction of free TV licences for over-75s could cost public finances more than it saves, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility has warned.
Over-75s to be visited by BBC ‘outreach’ teams over TV licence payments
Over-75s face home visits by BBC “outreach” teams to ensure they pay their TV licensing fees from next year, the corporation’s director of policy has told a Commons select committee.
Government’s TV licence decision was ‘nuclear’, says BBC’s Lord Hall
The director general of the BBC has said he initially described the Government’s decision to hand the corporation responsibility for free TV licences for over-75s as “nuclear”.
Pensioners urge Tory leadership hopefuls to save free TV licences for over-75s
Pensioners have delivered a selection of some 37,000 letters to Tory Party headquarters, urging leadership hopefuls Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt to save free TV licences for over-75s.