TV's Repair Shop Rejects 'Inappropriate' Bob Monkhouse Joke Book
BBC's The Repair Shop removed a planned segment featuring late comedian Bob Monkhouse's joke book after producers deemed the material inappropriate. The book, brought by Monkhouse's daughter and writing partner, was examined in the workshop's barn and found to contain jokes unsuitable for broadcast, leading the team to return it without filming. The decision highlights heightened sensitivity to legacy content and the show's commitment to family‑friendly programming. Monkhouse's joke books, once valued at a £10,000 (≈ $12,500) reward for their return, remain part of his estate.
Anthony Hopkins Teases New Film in 'Golden Land' Of Dylan Thomas
Oscar‑winning Sir Anthony Hopkins posted a video reciting Dylan Thomas’s poem “Fern Hill,” celebrating Wales’s “green and golden land.” The clip teases his upcoming film, “A Visit To Grandpa’s,” adapted from a Thomas short story and set on a Welsh farm. Production began this month...
Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan Named Saturday Night Live UK Hosts
Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan will host the inaugural episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, a six‑part live sketch series launching on Sky. Fey opens on 21 March with indie band Wet Leg, Dornan follows a week later with Wolf Alice,...
BBC Urges Court to Dismiss Trump Panorama Lawsuit
The BBC has asked a Florida court to dismiss Donald Trump’s multi‑billion‑dollar defamation lawsuit, arguing the Panorama episode that allegedly edited his January 6 speech never aired in the United States. Trump claims the splice made it appear he encouraged the...
Singer's 'Insane' Debut at C2C Country Music Show
Young English singer Olivia made her debut at the Country to Country (C2C) festival’s O2 Arena, describing the experience as "insane" and a once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment. She attributes her love for country music to her grandmother’s Dolly Parton fandom and a family tradition of...
Oscars 2026: How Are the Winners Decided?
Oscars 2026 winners are selected through a two‑stage voting process administered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Eligibility requires a minimum seven‑day theatrical run in Los Angeles and adherence to union contracts, ensuring only commercially verified films...
Harry and Meghan Accuse Royal Author of 'Deranged Conspiracy'
Prince Harry and Meghan have publicly denounced author Tom Bower’s forthcoming biography, calling it a "deranged conspiracy" and accusing him of crossing the line from criticism into fixation. The book, titled *Betrayal*, alleges Meghan is a "divisive agent" and claims...
Public Invited to Pick Sycamore Gap Tree Artwork
The historic Sycamore Gap tree, felled illegally in September 2023, will be transformed into a public artwork. The National Trust has shortlisted six artists from across England to propose designs using half of the salvaged timber. The public can vote...
'Hate-Watch Classic' War of the Worlds Sweeps Razzie Awards
The 2025 streaming remake of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube, dominated this year’s Razzie Awards, taking five top “worst” honors including Worst Picture, Actor, Director, Screenplay and Remake. The film was criticized for its desk‑bound premise, hack dialogue and...
'Hate-Watch Classic' War of the Worlds Sweeps Razzie Awards
The 2025 streaming version of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube, dominated this year’s Razzie Awards, capturing five top “worst” categories including worst picture, actor, director, screenplay and remake. The ceremony also singled out Rebel Wilson for worst actress, Disney’s CGI...
Meet the Director Nominated for Two Oscars for Two Different Films
Geeta Gandbhir has become the first woman ever nominated for two Oscars in the same year, earning nods for Best Documentary Feature with *The Perfect Neighbor* and Best Documentary Short with *The Devil Is Busy*. This rare double nomination places her...
Liza Tarbuck Leaves Radio 2 Saturday Show After 14 Years
BBC Radio 2 presenter Liza Tarbuck announced she is leaving her Saturday evening show after a 14‑year run, posting a heartfelt farewell on Instagram. Shaun Keaveny will temporarily fill the slot until the end of March, while the station highlighted Tarbuck’s desire...
Australian Designer Katie Perry Wins Trademark Appeal vs Katy Perry
Australian fashion designer Katie Perry has won a High Court appeal, securing her trademark against pop star Katy Perry. The court found that the singer’s fame is so strong that Australian consumers would not confuse the two brands, allowing the designer’s...
Italy Buys Rare Caravaggio Portrait for €30m
The Italian government has acquired a rare Caravaggio portrait for €30 million, one of the highest prices ever paid for artwork by the state. The painting, a 1598 depiction of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini—later Pope Urban VIII—was previously held in a private Florentine...
Gisèle Pelicot Among Headliners at This Year's Hay Festival
Gisèle Pelicot, a global feminist figure, will headline Wales' Hay Festival for the first time, discussing her memoir about a harrowing rape trial that convicted 46 men. The festival, now in its 39th spring edition, features over 500 events and...
Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones in the Running for Author of the Year
Welsh actress and writer Ruth Jones has been shortlisted for Author of the Year at the 2025 British Book Awards. Her memoir, "When Gavin Met Stacey And Everything In Between," chronicles the creation and success of the beloved sitcom, while...
New £20 Harry Styles Tickets Axed over Tout Fears
Ticketing platforms have scrapped a batch of £20 Harry Styles tickets after detecting heightened tout activity. The decision follows reports that scalpers were using automated bots to secure large volumes of low‑priced seats for resale at premium rates. Organisers cited...
Taylor Swift Asks US Government to Block 'Swift Home' Trademark
Taylor Swift has formally asked the U.S. government to block a bedding company’s attempt to register the "Swift Home" trademark, arguing the stylized cursive resembles her own trademarked signature and could mislead consumers. Her legal team submitted the objection to...