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Tanita Tikaram released her debut album Ancient Heart in 1988 when she was 18

Tanita Tikaram's new album is linked to her 1988 debut

Singer Tanita Tikaram has announced a sequel to her breakthrough debut album after almost four decades, with songs influenced by Brexit and the murder of George Floyd in the US.

Music • 06 May

Brexit life is rubbish, says Blur's Damon Albarn

Blur frontman Damon Albarn has said that the UK's decision to quit the EU has been a "disaster" for young British musicians and "a travesty" for his country.

Music • 20 May 23

Branagh as former PM Boris Johnson in This England

Boris Johnson may 'not be flattered' by This England

Director Michael Winterbottom has said he does not think Boris Johnson will be "flattered" by his portrayal in his new series, This England, but hopes he will watch anyway.

Television • 21 Sep 22

BBC One unveils its new crime drama, Sherwood

David Morrissey, Robert Glenister and Lesley Manville will star in playwright James Graham's new drama Sherwood for BBC One.

Television • 27 Jul 21

Radiohead's Thom Yorke calls UK govt 'spineless'

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has called the UK government "spineless" after it failed to reach agreement on visa-free EU travel for musicians post-Brexit.

Music • 14 Jan 21

Katya Jones and Seann Walsh were paired on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 Photo: BBC

Strictly kiss furore eclipsed Brexit, says Katya Jones

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Katya Jones has joked that the 2018 furore over her kiss with celebrity dance partner Seann Walsh eclipsed the coverage of Brexit for two weeks.

Television • 12 Dec 20

British passport holders told not to apply for film role of a young Prince William

British actors cannot apply for Prince William role

British actors have been told they cannot audition for the role of a young Prince William in a forthcoming film about Diana, Princess of Wales, due to new rules faced by the country post-Brexit.

Movies • 26 Nov 20

What's on? TV picks for the weekend

If you're going no further than the sofa - and even if you are - here are some two dozen tips from the tons of telly worth watching between Friday and Sunday. . .

Television • 31 Jan 20

The Late Late Show confirms Friday guests

The Late Late Show has shared its Friday night line-up.

Late Late Show • 31 Jan 20

Andrew Lloyd Webber and some Cats people

What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday

There's a classic performance of the musical Cats, there are Supervet at Christmas and The Undateables at Christmas specials, and there's the final episode of Gold Digger . . .

Television • 17 Dec 19

Foals: a continent-cracking, tectonic plate-shifting, epochal force of nature

Foals lash Brexit as the earth dies screaming

Foals have just released the second part of their two-part album Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost, Yannis Philippakis talks imminent apocalypse, Brexit, and why his band are more old school rock `n' roll than people might expect

Music • 23 Oct 19

Murphy says Ireland can't be held 'ransom' to Brexit

Cillian Murphy has said Ireland can't be held "ransom" to Brexit, adding that Britain's vote to leave the European Union was "sold on a bunch of misinformation".

Television • 08 Aug 19

Nick Robinson on Britain's Brexit Crisis

What's on? TV highlights for Thursday

There's a Brexit history lesson, a trip to a flower show, and the final episodes of The Other Two, Riviera and Chasing the Moon . . .

Television • 18 Jul 19

Ardal O'Hanlon presents Showbands - How Ireland Learned to Party

What's on? TV highlights for Monday July 8

Ardal O'Hanlon hosts a documentary about Ireland's showbands, there's a new drama on the Beeb called Dark Money, while Sarah Jessica Parker is back for more Divorce . . .

Television • 08 Jul 19

What's on? TV picks for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Here are some tips on what's worth watching on the box this weekend between now and Sunday night . . . and there's plenty on offer!

Television • 14 Jun 19

Brian McFadden weighs in on Brexit and Trump

One-time member of Westlife, sometime singer, and mainstay of celebrity reality shows Brian McFadden has spoken out about the two hottest topics of the day - Trump and Brexit - and the world has listened - and laughed.

Brian McFadden • 27 May 19

What's on? TV highlights for Wednesday

It's a fine night for finales as Brendan O'Connor's Cutting Edge, Chimerica, Earth from Space and Grey's Anatomy all bow out . . .

Television • 08 May 19

Irish actress Fiona Shaw says Brexit is 'a nightmare'

London-based Irish actress Fiona Shaw has described Brexit as "nightmare that should never have befallen" the UK.

Television • 02 Apr 19

What's on? TV highlights for Monday Apr 1

Loads to watch tonight as sublime spy drama The Americans is back for a final run, there's a documentary about swimming in Ireland, and it's goodbye to Alan Partridge, The Walking Dead and The Looming Tower . . .

Television • 01 Apr 19

What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday

Tonight's TV picks include international football, Road to Brexit Special, Midsomer Murders, The Good Fight and Derry Girls . . .

Television • 26 Mar 19

What's on? TV highlights for Monday

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag returns, as does Louis Theroux, while there's a documentary Bordering on Brexit on RTÉ One and Bohemian Rhapsody hits the Sky Store . . .

Television • 04 Mar 19

Sting: The Last Ship and The possible Last Motor in Ontario

Sting's expresses solidarity with GM workers in Canada

With his stage musical The Last Ship running in Toronto and General Motors planning to close their assembly plant in Ontario and move to Mexico, Sting has expressed his solidarity with the Canadian car workers.

Entertainment • 12 Feb 19

Adam Woodyatt - "Before we even had the vote I said, 'What are we going to do about Ireland?'"

EastEnders star fuming over Brexit's impact on Ireland

EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt - know to millions onscreen as Ian Beale - used his time on Saturday night's Ray D'Arcy Show to hit out at ignorance in the UK about Brexit's impact on the island of Ireland.

Television • 04 Feb 19

Steph and Dom: Can Cannabis Save Our Son?

What's on? TV highlights for Monday January 28

Former Goggle box stars Steph and Don try to save their son, there are the best bits from the SAG Awards, a new series on EU turmoil, and an Imagine special about Jo Brand . . .

Television • 28 Jan 19

Gary Lightbody slams prospect of hard border in Ireland

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has said that a hard border in Ireland as a result of Brexit would be the "worst thing possible" for the country.

Music • 24 Jan 19