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'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong? After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027. 18 hrs ago - Europe
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Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over? -- 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.10 hours ago
Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79 -- The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.19 hours ago
Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin -- Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.2 days ago
Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last -- Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.5 hours ago
The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August -- The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a 'group holiday goes wrong'.20 hours ago
The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record -- 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.19 hours ago
Drake gets personal with surprise three-album drop after Kendrick beef -- These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024.2 days ago
Race Across the World pairs unite for tribute run -- Pairs from every series will race in the Greater Manchester Run a year after Sam Gardiner's death.14 hours ago
The 'prince of pop art who was forgotten by his home' city finally gets exhibition -- Peter Phillips was key to the pop art movement but his home city of Birmingham hardly noticed.14 hours ago
'This is beyond the Oscar': John Travolta wins surprise Cannes honorary Palme d'Or -- The 72-year-old Hollywood legend was premiering his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the French film festival.1 day ago
Harry and Meghan to produce Afghan war film for Netflix -- The couple's production company will make a film based on a true story of British troops under siege.2 days ago
Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!' -- Stars including Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show.3 days ago
Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations' -- Acclaimed Tudor-set play 1536 is co-produced by Margot Robbie and is being turned into a BBC TV drama.4 days ago
Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments -- There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.6 days ago
Stars on red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictures -- The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.7 days ago
Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci -- The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.7 days ago
Why great actors can be bad directors -- John Travolta's directorial debut Propeller One-Way Night Coach has premiered at Cannes. It's the latest example of an A-lister heading behind the camera with baffling results.1 day ago
The actress who could make Oscars history -- No film star is having a year as good as Sandra Hüller. With Project Hail Mary smashing the box office, and new film Fatherland earning raves at Cannes, she could do the unprecedented.2 days ago
It's time for the Eurovision grand final - here's what you need to know -- Eurovision 2026 is taking place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.2 days ago