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• Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read any more'

  22-10-2026 08:41 via BBC News
  
  Dame Judi Dench tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.
  
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• Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029

  22-10-2026 01:02 via BBC News
  
  The winner, announced in early 2027, will receive £10m to deliver a year of cultural activities.
  
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• Radio presenter's 'wobbles' over Children in Need cycling challenge

  21-10-2026 19:38 via BBC News
  
  Owain Wyn Evans says the 400-mile challenge doesn't "feel like a thing I'm able to do".
  
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• MNEK cancels tour over lack of ticket sales and high production costs

  21-10-2026 18:06 via BBC News
  
  The Grammy-nominated artist was due to start a run of shows for his latest album Bulldozer!! next month.
  
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• Glastonbury coach tickets oversold in admin error

  21-10-2026 17:30 via BBC News
  
  Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.
  
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• Don't Stop Believin'! - high school musical Glee set for reboot

  21-10-2026 16:38 via BBC News
  
  Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.
  
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• Belfast comedian criticised for rape 'joke' about assault victim

  21-10-2026 16:19 via BBC News
  
  Vittorio Angelone referred to content creator Rebecca Goodwin in a remark about rape.
  
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• Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears

  21-10-2026 15:47 via BBC News
  
  The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
  
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• Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary

  21-10-2026 12:45 via BBC News
  
  The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.
  
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• Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges

  21-10-2026 11:35 via BBC News
  
  The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
  
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• Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?

  21-10-2026 08:43 via BBC News
  
  Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.
  
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• Megahit film as 'crackingly good' as Gravity is on Film4 tonight

  21-10-2026 08:00 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  The 'must watch' film has been directed by one of the most accomplished filmmakers of our time and features an outstanding cast.
  
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• Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS

  20-10-2026 22:00 via BBC News
  
  She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".
  
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• Katie Razzall: BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed

  20-10-2026 17:14 via BBC News
  
  The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.
  
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• BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close

  20-10-2026 15:10 via BBC News
  
  The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.
  
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• PlayStation 5 gamers snap up Star Wars: Galactic Racer under £28 from £43

  20-10-2026 12:09 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  Star Wars: Galactic Racer lets players race speeders and podracers across iconic locations from the franchise
  
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• Hidden gem Western fans declare a 'favourite' with two huge stars on Film4 today

  20-10-2026 08:00 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  Everyone calls this Western a hidden gem on Film4 today, and you can watch two of the biggest film stars navigate this heist adventure for free.
  
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• Rantzen felt 'deprived of choice' over her own death

  20-10-2026 07:01 via BBC News
  
  A note written by Dame Esther Rantzen is released by her family following a private funeral.
  
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• Richard Osman forced to change latest murder mystery after mistake sparks fury

  19-10-2026 11:31 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  Richard Osman has been forced to make an unexpected change to his latest murder mystery after a seemingly innocent detail sparked fury among a group of readers
  
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• Disturbing Angels at the ENO

  19-10-2026 09:59 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  Angel's Bone, by the Chinese-American composer Du Yun and Canadian librettist Royce Vavrek, must be the most harrowing production I've ever seen on stage
  
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• ‘Magnificent spectacle' epic film starring two Hollywood legends on Film4 today

  19-10-2026 08:00 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  One of the biggest films of all time, which marked the transition from the golden age of cinema to the new Hollywood model, will be on TV tonight
  
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• ‘Magnificent spectacle' epic film starring two Hollywood legends on Film4 today

  19-10-2026 08:00 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  One of the biggest films of all time, which marked the transition from the golden age of cinema to the new Hollywood model, will be on TV tonight
  
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• Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27

  18-10-2026 21:53 via BBC News
  
  Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.
  
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• I stepped into a horror movie at one of Britain’s most hidden gems

  18-10-2026 17:08 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  As a horror movie aficionado, I was giddy to be stepping into five terrifying mazes.
  
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• Making murder fun: How the Traitors' soundtrack sets the tone

  18-10-2026 02:29 via BBC News
  
  It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone.
  
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• Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine

  18-10-2026 02:06 via BBC News
  
  His wife wrote on Instagram that the actor had been "mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington".
  
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• Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year

  18-10-2026 01:07 via BBC News
  
  Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert.
  
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• Off Campus star collaboration 'gave me chills', says Babydoll singer

  17-10-2026 19:40 via BBC News
  
  Jamie Miller hopes he's "doing Wales proud" as his viral hit narrowly misses out on UK number one.
  
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• 'Phenomenal' BBC period drama with Bill Nighy now streaming

  17-10-2026 14:44 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  This beautiful film has been celebrated for its costumes and is the perfect weekend watch.
  
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• I'm one of the world's biggest crime authors – but my wife wants me to stop

  17-10-2026 13:00 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  The Scottish writer on frustrating his spouse, moving his storytelling to London, and why a hotel room is named after his most famous character - but not him
  
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• I'm one of the world's biggest crime authors – but my wife wants me to stop

  17-10-2026 13:00 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  The Scottish writer on frustrating his spouse, moving his storytelling to London, and why a hotel room is named after his most famous character - but not him
  
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• Top 12 'most read books of 2026' according to Goodreads and there's a huge variety

  17-10-2026 08:03 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  Goodreads has announced its 'most read books of 2026' so far - with a massive variety in genres and even the years the books were published.
  
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• Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation

  17-10-2026 03:55 via BBC News
  
  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.
  
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• Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors

  17-10-2026 03:34 via BBC News
  
  Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.
  
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• Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year

  17-10-2026 01:27 via BBC News
  
  Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
  
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• 'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation

  16-10-2026 20:46 via BBC News
  
  The unnamed individual asks London's High Court to prevent the publication of "serious allegations".
  
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• Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to low-security facility in Pennsylvania

  16-10-2026 19:36 via BBC News
  
  The decision to move the rap mogul while he is serving out his 50-month sentence was made with 'safety and security in mind'.
  
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• Dame Judi Dench joins Archers Birmingham campaign

  16-10-2026 19:18 via BBC News
  
  The cast have described plans to leave Birmingham as similar "to Corrie leaving the north-west."
  
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• Woman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault

  16-10-2026 16:06 via BBC News
  
  The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, all of which he denies.
  
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• The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Switch 2 trailer shows iconic enemy's new look

  16-10-2026 14:22 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  Nintendo fans are all saying the same thing after a fresh Zelda trailer dropped with new looks at how iconic bosses have been transformed on Switch 2
  
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• Street Fighter movie is 'made by fans for fans' - but can it KO the critics?

  16-10-2026 14:06 via BBC News
  
  Cast members Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang discuss the latest video game adaptation.
  
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• Global bestselling Lessons in Chemistry author Bonnie Garmus is back with a bang

  16-10-2026 08:01 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  Follow-up to 2022 debut reviewed; along with a welcome new Q thriller; a forensic account of the SAS in Afghanistan; and the gripping sequel to The Lobbyist
  
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• 'People call them pervert glasses': Blind users fear backlash over smart tech

  16-10-2026 07:23 via BBC News
  
  Concerns about the use of smart glasses are having an affect on visually-impaired users.
  
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• London housing project wins top architecture award

  15-10-2026 22:36 via BBC News
  
  Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.
  
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• Marvel fans to meet Welsh superhero - complete with Cardiff accent

  15-10-2026 19:30 via BBC News
  
  Lauren Morais will play villain Lisa Molinari in the new Disney+ superhero series VisionQuest.
  
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• Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm

  15-10-2026 16:55 via BBC News
  
  The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
  
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• GTA 6 launch trailer released after months of waiting - watch it here

  15-10-2026 16:54 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  Rockstar Games has dropped a fresh trailer for GTA 6 as anticipation for the year's biggest game reaches fever pitch
  
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• BBC News channel launches on YouTube for viewers in UK and US

  15-10-2026 13:26 via BBC News
  
  The move forms part of the BBC's wider strategy to reach digitally-native new and younger audiences.
  
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• Classic war film with 'legendary' lead star airing on BBC tonight

  15-10-2026 08:00 via Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
  Fans have hailed the film one of the greatest ever made - and it also boasts an impressive cast
  
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• At the Brooklyn shop in 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird

  15-10-2026 00:19 via BBC News
  
  Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
  
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