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How EastEnders was made, from 'doof doofs' to Angie and Den
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:01:45 GMT
Archive documents show Manchester and Birmingham were considered as alternative settings for the soap.
Peaky Blinders will continue beyond film, says Knight
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:10:15 GMT
The show's creator Steven Knight says "it's not over" once the upcoming film has been released.
Conductor sorry for calling Italian singers Mafia
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:32:02 GMT
Edward Gardner had been threatened with a defamation action by singers at an opera house in Naples.
Ten best moments as stars mark 50 years of Saturday Night Live
Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:58:26 GMT
The three-hour special featured Nirvana getting a new frontman and Sabrina Carpenter singing with a legend.
Ayra Starr becomes first woman to win Mobo best African music award in 16 years
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:31:21 GMT
The Afrobeats star also wins the award for best international act, at the ceremony held in Newcastle.
'There's a line': Comedians on whether Peter Kay was right to throw out hecklers
Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:38:04 GMT
After the star kicked two fans out, we speak to UK comics about the "chaos" and "magic" of heckling.
Too many video games, too little time - but could that be changing?
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:24:10 GMT
Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing.
The Jam drummer Rick Buckler dies aged 69
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:13:59 GMT
Tributes pour in, with bandmate Bruce Foxton remembering him as a "good guy and a great drummer".
Baftas 2025: Watch the big moments in 100 seconds
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 22:15:45 GMT
Papal drama Conclave and immigration epic The Brutalist came away as big winners on the British film industry's biggest night.
Central Cee makes history at Mobo Awards
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:03:30 GMT
The rapper has matched Stormzy's record of seven awards, after winning best male act for the second year running.
In pictures: Stars on the red carpet for Bafta Film Awards
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 21:25:17 GMT
Stars including Cynthia Erivo, Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody and Ariana Grande were in their finest outfits.
Poetry centre and old Ikea get share of £67m culture fund
Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:47:41 GMT
Ten major projects get government funding, but another £30m is withdrawn from six more areas.
How to watch the awards season films
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:03:59 GMT
As the Oscars race starts to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave) of films to watch.
'Grow up' - Kevin Spacey responds to Guy Pearce allegation
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:42:10 GMT
Spacey told Pearce he "is not a victim" after the Brutalist star spoke about his behaviour.
Sam Fender's new album drops, and The White Lotus is back: What to stream this week
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:31:14 GMT
Other highlights this week include EastEnders turning 40, Tate McRae's new album, and the release of Avowed.
'Montoya, por favor!': Inside the Spanish reality show that broke the internet
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:34 GMT
As clips from Spain's Temptation Island go viral, the BBC speaks to the show's executive producer.
Jorja Smith puts hometown accent on map
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:10:24 GMT
Smith's new single Crush, which features her rapping, gets people talking about her Walsall accent.
Eight backstage highlights from the Bafta Film Awards
Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:43:13 GMT
The big winners talk of high spirits, heavy trophies and some speech advice they wish they hadn't taken.
Watch: Robert Pattinson on working with Mickey 17 director Bong Joon Ho
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:17:35 GMT
The British actor says the South Korean director's work will "go down in history".
Carry On film star Julian Holloway dies, aged 80
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:43:24 GMT
Julian Holloway, who appeared in numerous films and TV series, died in Bournemouth, his agent said.
'I didn't believe it': Warwick Davis on receiving Bafta fellowship
Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:05:25 GMT
Actor and TV presenter Warwick Davis has received this year's Bafta fellowship - the British Academy's highest honour.
Jonathan Bailey's new character 'Succession inspired'
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:29:22 GMT
The Wicked actor has received mostly positive reviews from critics for portraying Shakespeare's Richard II.
YouTube at 20: Fame has made life easier, says Charlie Bit Me star
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:22:43 GMT
From Baby Shark, the Harlem Shake and Gangnam Style, the online site has been part of our lives for 20 years.
A glimpse at Picasso and Pollock masterpieces kept in Tehran vault
Mon, 17 Feb 2025 02:35:33 GMT
Masterpieces by the likes of Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh feature in the collection in Iran's capital.
'I watched a soap for the first time aged 27, here's what I thought'
Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:01:23 GMT
With EastEnders celebrating its 40th anniversary, I decided it was time to give soap operas a chance.
'Entertaining nonsense': BBC's Nick Robinson discovers X account hacked
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:53:27 GMT
Contrary to posts on his X account, the Today presenter reveals he is not launching a new cryptocurrency.
A$AP Rocky not guilty of firearm assault on LA street
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:53:33 GMT
A former friend said the hip-hop star opened fire at him during a dispute on a Hollywood street in 2021.
Grammy winner Doechii looks to future after dream music run
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:51:08 GMT
The American star has had a top 10 single, Grammy award and a breathing exercise that's gone viral.
Strictly's Amy chats chemotherapy with King as she receives honour
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:37:39 GMT
The Welsh dancer says getting her MBE from the King was like an "out-of-body experience".
Gay kiss 'furore' to domestic violence: How EastEnders shattered taboos
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:43:21 GMT
EastEnders stars and commentators reflect on times the soap tackled social taboos over 40 years.