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BBC pauses civil service secondment scheme
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BBC pauses civil service secondment scheme

The BBC said all journalism and editorial decisions are made by BBC journalists and editors.

BBC Entertainment & Arts3 weeks ago
Bristol Old Vic tackles arts ‘emergency’ by bringing the theatre into classrooms
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Bristol Old Vic tackles arts ‘emergency’ by bringing the theatre into classrooms

Amid financial pressures on household and school budgets, the theatre company is expanding access with free plays Six young actors step into the spotlight as a reverent silence descends on the hall at...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
‘I drunkenly sing Wonderwall off-key and awfully’: Rebecca Ferguson’s honest playlist
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‘I drunkenly sing Wonderwall off-key and awfully’: Rebecca Ferguson’s honest playlist

The singer-songwriter gets a lift from U2 and likes to reminisce to Bette Midler, but which cheesy Euro banger does she secretly like?The first song I fell in love with When I was five or six, my m...

The Guardian Music3 weeks ago
Making murder fun: How the Traitors' soundtrack sets the tone
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Making murder fun: How the Traitors' soundtrack sets the tone

It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone.

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago
Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine
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Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine

His wife wrote on Instagram that the actor had been "mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington".

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago
Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year
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Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year

Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert.

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago
Off Campus star collaboration 'gave me chills', says Babydoll singer
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Off Campus star collaboration 'gave me chills', says Babydoll singer

Jamie Miller hopes he's "doing Wales proud" as his viral hit narrowly misses out on UK number one.

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago
Clayface star says uncomfortable prosthetics helped his performance
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Clayface star says uncomfortable prosthetics helped his performance

Tom Rhys Harries says he spent half his time on set with the make-up team.

BBC News - UK4 weeks ago
Why Michael Gove worries about Britishness | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty
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Why Michael Gove worries about Britishness | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty

For more than three decades, Michael Gove has been a leading figure in British Conservatism. As a journalist, government minister and now editor of the Tory bible, the Spectator, he has helped shape t...

The Guardian - UK News4 weeks ago
The Guide #265: Your favourite record labels, from Motown to Flying Nun
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The Guide #265: Your favourite record labels, from Motown to Flying Nun

In this week’s newsletter: Record labels always push music forward into interesting new places. Here’s a celebration of their power by readers and Guardian music writers• Don’t get The Guide delivered...

The Guardian Music4 weeks ago
Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation
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Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation

A publicist for the actress said the incident stemmed from a "medical emergency" and said she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses.

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago
Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors
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Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors

Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago
Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield
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Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield

The judge in the case said on Friday that the prosecutor "failed to act in a fair and impartial manner".

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago
Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year
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Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year

Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago
'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation
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'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation

The unnamed individual asks London's High Court to prevent the publication of "serious allegations".

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago
Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to low-security facility in Pennsylvania
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to low-security facility in Pennsylvania

The decision to move the rap mogul while he is serving out his 50-month sentence was made with 'safety and security in mind'.

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago
Ex-soap star who conned would-be models in £13m scam jailed after fleeing UK
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Ex-soap star who conned would-be models in £13m scam jailed after fleeing UK

A former soap opera star has been jailed for nine years after fleeing the UK for Spain to avoid facing trial for allegedly conning would-be models out of more than £13m.

Sky News - UK4 weeks ago
Judi Dench joins calls by The Archers cast to keep show in Birmingham
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Judi Dench joins calls by The Archers cast to keep show in Birmingham

The actor, who made a cameo in the Radio 4 drama in 1989, has signed a letter urging BBC not to move studio elsewhereThe cast and crew behind The Archers, including the one-time guest star Judi Dench,...

The Guardian - UK News4 weeks ago
Woman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault
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Woman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, all of which he denies.

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago
Street Fighter movie is 'made by fans for fans' - but can it KO the critics?
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Street Fighter movie is 'made by fans for fans' - but can it KO the critics?

Cast members Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang discuss the latest video game adaptation.

BBC Entertainment & Arts4 weeks ago