John Cleese cut 'racial slurs' from Fawlty Towers play John Cleese has said "literal-minded" viewers cause a problem when creating comedy as he feels they "don't understand metaphor, irony, and comic exaggeration". Theatre • 02 May 24
John Cleese cut 'racial slurs' from Fawlty Towers play John Cleese has said "literal-minded" viewers cause a problem when creating comedy as he feels they "don't understand metaphor, irony, and comic exaggeration". Theatre • 02 May 24
Biggest UK indoor venue postpones opening show again A crisis-hit new music venue in the UK is being "monitored closely" as contractors continue work to complete the £365 million (€426m) Co-op Live arena in Manchester. Music • 02 May 24
Biggest UK indoor venue postpones opening show again A crisis-hit new music venue in the UK is being "monitored closely" as contractors continue work to complete the £365 million (€426m) Co-op Live arena in Manchester. Music • 02 May 24
Harry Styles stalker jailed in London A woman who stalked Harry Styles has been jailed and banned from seeing him perform. UK • 18 Apr 24
Harry Styles stalker jailed in London A woman who stalked Harry Styles has been jailed and banned from seeing him perform. UK • 18 Apr 24
Gordon Ramsay firm secures court order over squatters A Gordon Ramsay company has secured a High Court order in the UK for the possession of an up-for-sale London pub occupied by squatters. UK • 18 Apr 24
Gordon Ramsay firm secures court order over squatters A Gordon Ramsay company has secured a High Court order in the UK for the possession of an up-for-sale London pub occupied by squatters. UK • 18 Apr 24
Police reinvestigate decision to charge Caroline Flack Britain's Metropolitan Police will reinvestigate the lead-up to the decision to charge the late TV presenter Caroline Flack, as "new witness evidence may be available", the force has said. UK • 11 Apr 24
Police reinvestigate decision to charge Caroline Flack Britain's Metropolitan Police will reinvestigate the lead-up to the decision to charge the late TV presenter Caroline Flack, as "new witness evidence may be available", the force has said. UK • 11 Apr 24
George Gilbey, Gogglebox star, dies aged 40 Gogglebox's George Gilbey has died aged 40, a spokesperson for the show has said. Television • 28 Mar 24
George Gilbey, Gogglebox star, dies aged 40 Gogglebox's George Gilbey has died aged 40, a spokesperson for the show has said. Television • 28 Mar 24
Over 250 UK celebs are victims of deepfake pornography More than 250 British celebrities have been victims of deepfake pornography, according to an investigation by Channel 4 News. Television • 21 Mar 24
Over 250 UK celebs are victims of deepfake pornography More than 250 British celebrities have been victims of deepfake pornography, according to an investigation by Channel 4 News. Television • 21 Mar 24
Louis Walsh reveals 'rare' cancer diagnosis on CBB Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh has revealed that he was diagnosed with a "rare" blood cancer. Television • 16 Mar 24
Louis Walsh reveals 'rare' cancer diagnosis on CBB Former X Factor judge Louis Walsh has revealed that he was diagnosed with a "rare" blood cancer. Television • 16 Mar 24
Deeley, Shephard confirmed as This Morning hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have been confirmed by ITV as the new presenting duo for This Morning. Television • 17 Dec 24
Deeley, Shephard confirmed as This Morning hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have been confirmed by ITV as the new presenting duo for This Morning. Television • 17 Dec 24
Paul McCartney reunited with lost guitar after 50 years Paul McCartney has been reunited with his bass guitar, which the Beatle used on famous tracks such as Twist And Shout and She Loves You, after it went missing more than 50 years ago. Music • 16 Feb 24
Paul McCartney reunited with lost guitar after 50 years Paul McCartney has been reunited with his bass guitar, which the Beatle used on famous tracks such as Twist And Shout and She Loves You, after it went missing more than 50 years ago. Music • 16 Feb 24
Court hears how Ed Sheeran tried to beat ticket touts A court in the UK has heard how Ed Sheeran's management tried to combat touts by voiding tickets resold for profit. Music • 25 Jan 24
Court hears how Ed Sheeran tried to beat ticket touts A court in the UK has heard how Ed Sheeran's management tried to combat touts by voiding tickets resold for profit. Music • 25 Jan 24
Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, says Coroner Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, a London coroner's court has confirmed. Music • 10 Jan 24
Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, says Coroner Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, a London coroner's court has confirmed. Music • 10 Jan 24
Ryan Tubridy kicks off new radio show in UK Former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy began his new radio show on Tuesday morning, after saying he is "chomping at the bit" to get started. Entertainment Headlines • 17 Dec 24
Ryan Tubridy kicks off new radio show in UK Former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy began his new radio show on Tuesday morning, after saying he is "chomping at the bit" to get started. Entertainment Headlines • 17 Dec 24
Garraway's husband in 'serious condition' in hospital Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper is reported to be in a "very serious condition" in hospital. Television • 18 Dec 23
Garraway's husband in 'serious condition' in hospital Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper is reported to be in a "very serious condition" in hospital. Television • 18 Dec 23
Brookside star Dean Sullivan dies aged 68 Actor Dean Sullivan, who was best known for playing Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside, has died at the of 68, his family have confirmed. Television • 30 Nov 23
Brookside star Dean Sullivan dies aged 68 Actor Dean Sullivan, who was best known for playing Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside, has died at the of 68, his family have confirmed. Television • 30 Nov 23
Translation 'error' sees book on UK royals shelved A new book about the British royal family has been pulled from shelves in the Netherlands amid reports it named the royal said to have raised questions about the skin colour of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son Archie before he was born. Royal Family • 29 Nov 23
Translation 'error' sees book on UK royals shelved A new book about the British royal family has been pulled from shelves in the Netherlands amid reports it named the royal said to have raised questions about the skin colour of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son Archie before he was born. Royal Family • 29 Nov 23
BBC hears further complaints on Brand's alleged conduct Two more complainants have come forward to the BBC since it launched a review into Russell Brand's alleged behaviour, the corporation has said. UK • 14 Nov 23
BBC hears further complaints on Brand's alleged conduct Two more complainants have come forward to the BBC since it launched a review into Russell Brand's alleged behaviour, the corporation has said. UK • 14 Nov 23
Vorderman quits radio show over new social media rules Carol Vorderman has announced she is leaving her BBC radio show because she is "not prepared to lose my voice" after the corporation introduced new social media guidelines. Television • 08 Nov 23
Vorderman quits radio show over new social media rules Carol Vorderman has announced she is leaving her BBC radio show because she is "not prepared to lose my voice" after the corporation introduced new social media guidelines. Television • 08 Nov 23
Andrew Flintoff reaches settlement over Top Gear crash The BBC has reached a reported £9 million (€10.4 million) financial settlement with Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff after he was hurt in a crash while filming Top Gear. Television • 14 Oct 23
Andrew Flintoff reaches settlement over Top Gear crash The BBC has reached a reported £9 million (€10.4 million) financial settlement with Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff after he was hurt in a crash while filming Top Gear. Television • 14 Oct 23
Michael Caine confirms his retirement from acting Veteran British actor Michael Caine has confirmed he has retired from acting after the release of his latest film. Movie • 16 Oct 23
Michael Caine confirms his retirement from acting Veteran British actor Michael Caine has confirmed he has retired from acting after the release of his latest film. Movie • 16 Oct 23
Holly Willoughby: from children's TV to daytime royalty Holly Willoughby rose from her roots in children's television to become the queen of daytime TV before announcing she would leave This Morning. Television • 11 Oct 23
Holly Willoughby: from children's TV to daytime royalty Holly Willoughby rose from her roots in children's television to become the queen of daytime TV before announcing she would leave This Morning. Television • 11 Oct 23
Blue star receives 12-month suspended sentence Blue star Lee Ryan has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence for racially aggravated common assault by beating and behaving in an abusive way towards a cabin crew member. Music • 28 Sep 23
Blue star receives 12-month suspended sentence Blue star Lee Ryan has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence for racially aggravated common assault by beating and behaving in an abusive way towards a cabin crew member. Music • 28 Sep 23
Met Police receive report following Brand allegations London's Metropolitan Police has received a report of an alleged sexual assault following news reports about Russell Brand. Russell Brand • 18 Sep 23
Met Police receive report following Brand allegations London's Metropolitan Police has received a report of an alleged sexual assault following news reports about Russell Brand. Russell Brand • 18 Sep 23
Russell Brand faces allegations of rape, sexual assault Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period at the height of his fame. UK • 17 Sep 23
Russell Brand faces allegations of rape, sexual assault Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period at the height of his fame. UK • 17 Sep 23
Russell Brand denies unspecified allegations Actor and comedian Russell Brand has posted a video online saying he "absolutely" denies unspecified criminal allegations about his personal life outlined in two "extremely disturbing letters". Entertainment • 16 Sep 23
Russell Brand denies unspecified allegations Actor and comedian Russell Brand has posted a video online saying he "absolutely" denies unspecified criminal allegations about his personal life outlined in two "extremely disturbing letters". Entertainment • 16 Sep 23
