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Anthony Head and his daughters Emily (left) and Daisy (right) arriving at the European Premiere of The Iron Lady in 2012

Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Anthony Head dies at 72

Dame Jenni Murray after she was made a Dame Commander by the Queen during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace

“Broadcasting icon” Dame Jenni Murray dies aged 75

Irish actress Jessie Buckley battled an eating disorder and depression

Jessie Buckley reveals battle with eating disorder and depression

Adeel Akhtar as Faisal in the film Four Lions (2010).

Four Lions star questioned over terrorism links after arriving in USA

Flowers left in memory of those that died in the Manchester Arena bombing. Families say MI5 can’t be trusted.

‘MI5 can’t be trusted’ say families of Manchester Arena bomb victims

Jojo Moyes at the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2025

What Sophie Kinsella said about Jojo Moyes novel Me Before You

Robin Ince has quit the BBC after saying he had “no choice” but to resign.

BBC presenter resigns after saying he had 'no choice' but to quit

Legendary comedian and actor Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99.

Legendary comedian and actor Stanley Baxter dies aged 99

Former BBC Radio 2 and LBC presenter Brian Hayes has died at the age of 87.

BBC Radio 2 and LBC legend Brian Hayes dies aged 87

Lorraine Kelly is this week's guest on Desert Island Discs.

Lorraine Kelly breaks silence on ITV cuts on Desert Island Discs

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones performs onstage at SoFi Stadium on July 13, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Ronnie Wood tells Desert Island Discs that band reunion on the cards

Novelist Dame Jilly Cooper has died at 88. She is pictured here with huband Leo Cooper attending the Service of Prayer and Dedication following the marriage of the then Prince Charles and The Duchess Of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles at The Guildhall, at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2005 in Berkshire, England. Photo: Getty Images

Dame Jilly Cooper's net worth, was she married, who are her kids?

Gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh says time is “slipping through” his fingers.

Alan Titchmarsh says time is "slipping through" his fingers

Hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of theft - and TV showed its power by demanding change

Monica Dolan's huge pride in collective anger over Post Office scandal

Taskmaster Greg Davies and his assistant 'Little' Alex Horne. | Channel 4

Contestants unveiled for series 20 of Taskmaster

Bobby Vylan of rap duo Bob Vylan performs at Glastonbury festival (Picture: Leon Neal)

Should Bob Vylan be arrested for Glastonbury chant? Have your say

Glastonbury Festival is back this week.

Glastonbury 2025: How to watch on TV - channel & timings
Glastonbury is back this week and you can still get involved even if you don’t have a ticket!
Heather Carrick

Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley on Coronation Street, is set to leave the ITV soap.

Coronation Street star confirms new role on another soap

Eni Aluko has defended her stance on Ian Wright "dominating" punditry roles in women's football.

Eni Aluko denies "attacking" Ian Wright in BBC Radio 4 interview

Eni Aluko is a regular studio pundit for ITV.

Eni Aluko says her career has "taken a hit" after Joey Barton lawsuit

BBC drops plans to introduce adverts to its podcasts on Spotify

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight

Peaky Blinders creator talks about new series set in Victorian London

The BBC’s Nick Robinson was hacked on X

BBC journalist's X account ‘hacked to promote cryptocurrency’

Thomas Kingston

Anti-depressants warning after Royal Family tragedy

John Crosse

One of Yorkshire Television's most recognisable voices dies at 83

Royal Ballet star Marianela Nunez (left) with host Lauren Laverne appearing on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

Royal Ballet star Marianela Nunez and the story behind her success

Yellow warnings for wind have been issued for this weekend

Yellow weather warnings as M25, M4 and M5 become 'crunch points'

Michael Mosley

Inquest rules on TV doctor Michael Mosley's Greek island death
A coroner says the exact reason behind the death of TV doctor Michael Mosley will have to remain a mystery.
Tom Morton

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Government ministers given powers to bypass opposition to wind farms

MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace

MasterChef host Gregg Wallace's past, family, career and net worth

Mishal Husain, co-presenter of Radio 4's Today programme, will leave the BBC after 27 years.

BBC Radio DJ to leave show

Kate Nash is touring in support of new album 9 Sad Symphonies.

Singer Kate Nash joins OnlyFans - so she can pay for her tour

Lauren Laverne has confirmed she is cancer free and returning to work this week.

Lauren Laverne confirms she is cancer free and returning to work

Lauren Laverne is going to return to work at the BBC for the first time since her cancer diagnosis. Photo by Getty Images.

Lauren Laverne to return to BBC after cancer diagnosis

Woman lost £20k in a sophisticated scam. (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Woman lost £20k to scammers after replying to fake TV licence email

King Charles III salutes as he stands before the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday on November 12, 2023 in London.

How to watch Remembrance Sunday events at the Cenotaph

June Spencer, who played Peggy Wooley in the BBC radio drama The Archers, has died aged 105.

June Spencer, legendary star of The Archers, dies aged 105

Legendary late broadcaster Michael Parkinson is set to have his voice recreated in a new AI podcast which will see the 'host' interview stars.

Michael Parkinson's voice to be recreated in new AI interview podcast

Shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt during the Conservative Party Conference at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.

BBC presenter apologises for accidentally swearing on air

Comedian Janey Godley speaks from her hospital bed

Comedian receives end-of-life care amid cancer diagnosis

That's Life! and BBC Radio 4 presenter Chris Serle has died aged 81

Breaking "Cherished" BBC star Chris Serle has died at the aged 81

Lauren Laverne

Lauren Laverne says it's been a 'tough week' since cancer diagnosis

BBC veteran Laurie Margolis, 74, known for breaking the news of Argentina’s invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982, has announced his retirement after 50 years.

Veteran BBC broadcaster announces retirement

BBC Radio presenter Lauren Laverne has revealed that she is undergoing treatment for cancer.

BBC presenter Lauren Laverne reveals cancer diagnosis

Dr Michael Mosley

BBC to honour Michael Mosley with 'Just One Thing Day'

Comedian and actor Rob Delaney has spoken of the pain of losing his son, Henry, and revealed he would like to die in the same room as him. Picture: Getty Images

Comedian wants to die in same room as his two-year-old son

Journalist Clive Myrie is this week's Desert Island Discs guest (Photo: Ian West/PA Wire)

Newsreader was sent death threats after appearing on TV

TV doctor Michael Mosley has gone missing on the Greek island of Symi. (Credit: Getty Images)

Breaking This Morning star missing in Greece

If you have trouble sleeping at night, or in the morning, listening to something relaxing might help

These clever gadgets let you discreetly listen to music in bed

Rebel Wilson in February 2024 (Photo: Chris Hyde/Getty Images for AFI)

Hollywood star on Desert Island Discs

Emma Barnett makes her debut as BBC Radio 4 Today host

Radio star makes show debut

Masked Singer host Joe Dommett

TV host hints at new role

Andrew O'Neill, All Saints Catholic College in Notting Hill, initiated the ten-week trial scheme allowing students to be at school from 7am to 7pm. Picture: Google Maps

7am-7pm school day launched

Nuala McGovern has been announced as the new host of the BBC Radio 4 programme Women's Hour. (Credit: Getty Images)

Huge change to BBC radio show

Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star alongside one another in Mothers' Instinct. Picture: Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Everything you need to know about Mothers' Instinct

Desert Island Discs presenter Lauren Laverne

Who is on Desert Island Discs this week?

Lauren Laverne, the presenter of Desert Island Discs

Desert Island Discs: Jenny Sealey joins Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4

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