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Gabby Logan on her final moments with football legend dad Terry Yorath

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:28:05 GMT

Gabby Logan says she read a heartfelt email from a fan to her dad the day he died.

Festival to go ahead after Bob Vylan row

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:47:59 GMT

The Wiltshire event had its license reviewed three days before it was due to start.

BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:16:33 GMT

The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.

K-pop stars Ateez join Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi as BST Hyde Park headliners

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:31:51 GMT

The summer festival at London's Hyde Park will see the eight-member K-pop group perform.

The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:29:04 GMT

The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.

Stranger Things star to make West End debut in Rent musical revival

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:12:03 GMT

Gaten Matarazzo is no stranger to the theatre, having starred in several Broadway shows from a young age.

Crime shows don't have to be dark and bleak, says Death Valley creator

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:08 GMT

The series follows Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth as they solve murders in the countryside.

Vandals rip door knockers off naked Terry Jones sculpture

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:18 GMT

A statue commemorating actor and writer Terry Jones is vandalised just weeks after being unveiled.

Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:08:40 GMT

The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:57:29 GMT

Acclaimed Tudor-set play 1536 is co-produced by Margot Robbie and is being turned into a BBC TV drama.

'It's a weird experience reliving Race Across the World'

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:26:58 GMT

Siblings Katie and Harrison from Manchester say they entered the BBC show to have an adventure.

The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:14:03 GMT

The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:59:58 GMT

The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

Harry Styles tour 'actively working' on staging after fan complaints

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:39:24 GMT

The singer's team have said they've "heard concerns" from fans regarding obstructions.

In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:35:05 GMT

Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Search for new James Bond officially kicks off - who could be in the running?

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:33:32 GMT

Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.

Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!'

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:10:20 GMT

Stars including Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show.

Kylie Minogue reveals she had second cancer diagnosis in 2021

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:25:22 GMT

In a new documentary, the star says she "got through it, again" following successful treatment in 2005.

Was Married at First Sight UK an 'accident waiting to happen'?

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:52:59 GMT

Channel 4 has wider questions to answer after allegations made by three women who took part in the show.

Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:29:49 GMT

Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.

New BBC boss warns that 'tough choices are unavoidable'

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:24:26 GMT

Ex-Google executive Matt Brittin says the BBC has "never been more needed" but faces "very real challenges".

Channel 4 contacted by police after Married at First Sight UK rape claims

Tue, 19 May 2026 21:56:04 GMT

A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?

Sun, 17 May 2026 02:13:36 GMT

After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

Taiwan Travelogue, a love letter to food and adventure, wins International Booker Prize

Tue, 19 May 2026 21:58:56 GMT

The story of romance, food and colonialism is the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

Channel 4 boss 'deeply sorry' over MAFS UK rape allegations

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:05:12 GMT

Priya Dogra says a Panorama which included allegations from former cast members was "very troubling" to watch.

Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:37:02 GMT

The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.