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The trio will present the 2026 edition of Strictly Come Dancing following the departure of Tess Daly and Claudia WinklemanEmma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been announced as the new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing. They will begin hosting the BBC dancing competition when it returns this autumn for its 24th series."Emma,...
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Vlad Țurcan said Moldovan jury's score of three points for Romania's entry failed to recognise sensitivities between neighboursIt is one of the unwritten laws of the annual celebration of silliness and tight trousers that is Eurovision: neighbouring countries, and blocs with strong cultural and political ties – think the Nordics, Greece and...
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Irish novelist will publish Intermezzo through November Books after rejecting translation offer from publisher with ties to Israeli militarySally Rooney on a new Hebrew translation of Intermezzo: 'The Israeli culture sector is complicit in apartheid'The Irish novelist Sally Rooney is releasing a Hebrew translation of her latest novel more than four...
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RSC and National Theatre actor who was a lively and intelligent Watson to Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes on televisionThe character actor David Burke, who has died aged 91, turned in his best television performance as Dr Watson, the retired army doctor assisting Arthur Conan Doyle's Victorian detective, in ITV's acclaimed series The Adventures of...
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The new DG started by stressing the need for 'velocity'. First, he'll have to navigate staff cuts, culture wars and a sea of fake newsMatt Brittin's message was pretty clear on his first day as director general of the BBC. It was echoed in a schedule that included an introductory LinkedIn video as well as meetings with the newsroom, podcast, radio,...
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From superfan Emma Willis to the all-round loveliness of Johannes Radebe, the new presenting trio are rumoured to have great chemistry. Will it be enough to rescue the ailing franchise?It takes two to tango. But apparently it takes three to host a TV show about tangoing. After months of tabloid speculation, the BBC has revealed the new presenters...
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Online publication Puck previously reported Weiss could be moved to a new role with less oversight of the networkSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailCBS News' parent company, Paramount, is standing by CBS News' editor in chief, Bari Weiss, amid a torrent of controversies and lagging ratings on some programs.The network released a...
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Researchers found over 1,600 primates listed for sale on Facebook, TikTok and more over a six-week period in 2025A new report from leading wildlife and conservation organizations has revealed a sharp rise in the online sale of primates across major social media platforms in the US, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking, public safety and...
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Metropolitan police yet to receive criminal reports relating to claims made in BBC programmePolice have urged potential victims of sexual assault who appeared on Married at First Sight UK to contact them, after female participants made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct.A BBC Panorama episode that aired on Monday evening documented...
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The charming historian looks at how the UK-US 'special relationship' led to divorce – via Franklin's naked 'air baths' and his wild portrait of George III that gave every visitor an electric shockWhether history presenters should ever resort to gimmickry to keep viewers interested is a point for debate, but Lucy Worsley has a reputation for...
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From MP-baiting abominations to Engelbert Humperdinck, the UK has sent some real stinkers to the song contest – some so bad artists have even had to change their name. Here are the worst offendersWell, this is awkward. The UK continued its run of disastrous results in the Eurovision song contest on Saturday night, when Look Mum No Computer...
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She tells the untold version of the American Revolution in a fascinating two-parter. Plus, the Chelsea flower show kicks off. Here's what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Two Another sparky history lesson with expert Lucy Worsley, as she tells the British perspective – or "the untold version” – of the American Revolution. Marking the 250th...
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The second series of this cheery Welsh cosy crime is as gentle as a pillow – and if it feels dangerously close to a spoof, that's all part of the funWhat a curious confection Death Valley is. It's as cosy as crime drama gets and yet, thanks to its show-within-a-show concept, it manages to be oddly arch and knowing, too. Its body count challenges...
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This blog is now closed but read our full report here: Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision contest with Dara and BangarangaAm I allowed to have favourites this year? *checks contract* Yes, apparently I am, and we're opening with one of them.Før Vi Går Hjem means "before I go home,” and it's a pulsing three minutes of Danish dance, complete with a...
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Apple's superbly twisty thriller about a beautiful camboy blackmailing a divorced mum is like the new No Country for Old Men – with added Nick from New GirlI was drawn to this week's show for the worst reason. That name is pure critic bait, and I like my fruit low-hanging. Other famously pre-roasted works include the films The Happening and...
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Phil Dunning's proudly weird and queer sitcom is ridiculous in the best way. Some will find it completely baffling, but fans will class these antics as comedy goldThere are niche TV comedies, and then there's Smoggie Queens. The Middlesbrough-set, drag queen-adjacent comedy is based on creator and star Phil Dunning's life, and its first series was...
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Sexy dad swap, the anti-ageing cream so good everyone will think your husband should be in prison, and the long con to make King Charles look good … you can't say Saturday Night Live UK hasn't gone there! Here are the best skitsSaturday Night Live UK's maiden voyage is almost complete: this Saturday, Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa will host the...
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How did Lordi sing in a giant condom? How many sex lives has Epic Sax Guy helped? And what will push Graham Norton to retire? As Eurovision hits 70, legends of the song contest spill the beansNot many 70-year-olds spend their nights with pop singers in sparkly catsuits. Or nightmarish monsters barking out heavy metal. Or 160,000 giddy Europeans...
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Amanda Seyfried is astonishing in a fascinating musical about the Shaker sect, plus Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein remix turns the stupendous Jessie Buckley into a girl power punkMona Fastvold's astonishing drama about the founder of the Shakers Christian sect in the 18th century defies simple classification – which may be why it was unjustly...
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Phil Dunning's cracking comedy is back with more hijinks. Plus: Fred Sirieix plays Cupid in a new series of First Dates. Here's what to watch this evening10pm, BBC ThreeMore endearingly lo-fi hijinks at Keith's World of Carpets as Phil Dunning's Middlesbrough-set LGBTQ+ comedy returns. The gang are throwing a coming-out party for Stewart but after...
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It's been 12 years since Claire time-travelled through a magic stone into the arms of hot Scot Jamie and left fans light-headed. As Outlander comes to a close, we look back at TV's steamiest journey – scandalous resurrections and allIt all started with a vase. "I'd never lived anywhere long enough to justify having such a simple thing,” said...
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Ahead of the 70th grand final on Saturday, it's time to test your knowledge of Europe's biggest pop spectacular. But can you sort your Loreen from your Vanilla Ninja?Good evening Europe – and good morning Australia! It's that time of year again, when most of mainland Europe plus a few other countries gather to decide which three-minute pop...
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This Netflix drama about a maverick cop crime-busting high-stakes heists might seem cliched at first – but it gets better and better by the minute. Hi Herc!Detective Isaiah Stiles (Matthew Law) is extremely committed to his job, but it brings him no satisfaction. The long hours he dedicates to crime-busting with the LAPD have alienated his...
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Channel 5's likeable version of Downton Abbey returns for a second season. Plus: a lost episode of Marecambe and Wise. Here's what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 5This attempt to create a class-hopping version of Downton Abbey is generic but still very likable. As the second season begins, the working-class Hardacres are wondering how much...
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Delta Goodrem, rappers on scooters and a Lion spray-painted silver from head to toe … as Europe's pop circus returns amid protests and pyrotechnics, we pick the songs set to dominate this year's grand final. Bangaranga!Oh, Vienna. The buildup to Eurovision 2026 in Austria has been beset by controversy. Five nations – including Spain, the...
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