Doctors celebrated its 20th anniversary on Thursday and the popular BBC medical soap has given a collection of celebrities their acting break over the last two decades. Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Game of Thrones‘ Emilia Clarke, The Crown’s Claire Foy and Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer are just some of the names to have appeared on the programme since its launch on 26 … Read more
The BBC is temporarily scrapping its local news bulletins on Breakfast from next Monday as the broadcaster deals with the coronavirus outbreak. BBC London and South East presenter Lynda Hardy announced at the end of this morning’s bulletins on Breakfast that the local news would be ‘paused’. But there will still be bulletins at lunchtime, … Read more
Late last year, Jesy Nelson detailed her horrific trolling ordeal for the first time – which clouded her perception of success, left her in a ‘deep depression‘ and even caused her to attempt suicide. Six months on from the release of her BBC documentary, Odd One Out, the Little Mix star, 28, has revealed she’s … Read more
BBC viewers have been warned that ‘things will look and sound a bit different’ during the coronavirus crisis. In a blog post on the corporation’s website, BBC News Chief Fran Unsworth outlined a number of changes its newsroom was making in light of the ‘rapidly evolving situation’. Among the changes, presenters will doing their own … Read more
Line Of Duty’s Martin Compston reveals he rushed to Vegas to be with his US wife amid COVID:19 pandemic after show’s filming was suspended Martin plays DS Steve Arnott in Jed Mercurio’s crime thriller Series six was due to air later in the air but earlier this month, production was halted due to the deadly … Read more
A former Government chief scientist has said that coronavirus patients over the age of 90 should consider not going into hospital to avoid being a ‘burden’ on the health service. Professor Sir David King suggested that patients could choose to stay at home rather than risk dying in hospital to help the NHS cope. ‘I certainly would … Read more
Coronation Street’s Kym Marsh ‘lands her first major TV role since quitting soap as she’s cast in BBC anthology series The Syndicate’ By Ryan Smith for MailOnline Published: 00:24 GMT, 26 March 2020 | Updated: 06:55 GMT, 26 March 2020 She departed her role as Michelle Connor in December 2019, after almost 14 years of … Read more
Little Britain stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas ‘are offered £3M to bring comedy to Netflix’… as hit BBC show is set to return after 15-year absence By Ryan Smith for MailOnline Published: 01:45 GMT, 26 March 2020 | Updated: 01:59 GMT, 26 March 2020 Little Britain stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas have reportedly … Read more
BBC boss Tony Hall pauses plan to axe 450 jobs on news shows including Newsnight and Radio 5 Live due to demands of covering coronavirus BBC announced cuts to Newsnight, 5Live and other news output in January It was part of cost-cutting plans and an effort to reach younger audiences But BBC boss Tony Hall says … Read more
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night’s TV: Our Girl’s Kabul kit… make-up as thick as a bulletproof vest! By Christopher Stevens for Daily Mail Published: 01:57 GMT, 25 March 2020 | Updated: 01:57 GMT, 25 March 2020 Our Girl (BBC One) Rating: Back in Time for the Corner Shop (BBC Two) Rating: Gone Girl returned to … Read more
Both the BBC and Channel 4 have been on the phone to Joe Wicks since he started streaming live PE lessons for children via YouTube amid the COVID-19 crisis. The Body Coach, as he is known to fans, is also said to be close to inking a deal with Channel 4 – after more than … Read more
Fearne Cotton enjoyed a home workout on Tuesday as she candidly discussed the difficulties of trying to navigate a blended family amid the UK coronavirus lockdown. The presenter, 38, shares Rex, seven, and Honey, four, with her rocker beau Jesse Wood, who also has Arthur, 18, and Lola, 14, with his ex-wife Tilly. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Fearne shared two snaps … Read more
Good Evening. The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this invisible killer And so tonight I want to update you on the latest steps we are taking to fight the disease and what … Read more