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The burning boat in Broadchurch has forced Viking River Cruises to pull out of sponsorship for now

River cruise firm pulls ITV Broadchurch sponsorship over burning boat scene

It was a twist which left viewers of the ITV murder mystery drama Broadchurch baffled.

Ollie Locke reading from his memoir 'Laid in Chelsea'

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Made in Chelsea star Ollie Locke has released a tell-all book.

Hugh Bonneville as the earl of Grantham in Downton Abbey

Hugh Bonneville: I would never say never to a job on EastEnders

The earl of Grantham is not too high and mighty to slum it with the plebs. Downton Abbey actor Hugh Bonneville has said he’d jump at the chance of a job on EastEnders.

Catherine Tate has joined to cast of David Walliams' new BBC sitcom

Catherine Tate joins cast of David Walliams' new BBC1 sitcom Big School

Catherine Tate has been added to the cast of David Walliams's new BBC1 sitcom.

The cover of Dark Side of the Moon

Tom Stoppard writes radio play inspired by Pink Floyd

Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has written a new radio play inspired by Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon to mark the album's 40th anniversary.

Hilary Mantel: World-conquering, double-
Booker-winning prima donna of the modern historical novel – and controversial essayist on royal wives – is writing at the height of her considerable powers

TV talent hunt launched to find portraitist for Hilary Mantel

Comic Frank Skinner is to lead a TV talent hunt to find an artist who will be asked to create a portrait of double Booker Prize-winner Hilary Mantel.

Beyonce discusses her miscarriage in her documentary 'Life is But a Dream'

Beyoncé documentary describing 'pain and trauma' of miscarriage airs on BBC

Beyoncé fans will be pleased to know they can start their Easter weekend by watching the singer’s latest documentary tonight on BBC One.

Comedian Peter Kay is to star in a new BBC One comedy Car Share
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The Lord Is My Shepherd: Archbishop of Canterbury will play The Vicar of Dibley theme tune on Classic FM on Easter Sunday

Archbishop Justin Welby puts Vicar of Dibley on Easter Sunday radio playlist

The Archbishop of Canterbury will play the theme tune from the BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley when he makes his radio presenting debut on Easter Sunday.

David Dimbleby presenter of Question Time

5 Live to simulcast Question Time live

Long-running BBC1 debate show Question Time is to expand to radio.

Leona Lewis has backed Sharon Osbourne's return to X Factor as a judge

Leona Lewis: X Factor judging job is nerve-wracking

Leona Lewis said today that a permanent place on the X Factor judging panel would be "nerve-wracking" as she backed Sharon Osbourne to return to the show.

Horse meat

At least it's not human: BBC horsemeat investigation uncovers 'unidentifiable' meat in lamb takeaway

If you thought the British high street had cleaned up its act when it came to falsely advertised meat, think again.

Pixie Lott has landed her first television acting role in Inspector George Gently alongside Martin Shaw.

Pixie Lott to join cast of BBC1 drama Inspector George Gently

Chart-topping star Pixie Lott is joining the cast of BBC1 drama Inspector George Gently.

Actress Juliet Stevenson to star in Greek myths and legends drama Atlantis

Juliet Stevenson to star in BBC's Greek myths drama Atlantis

Mark Addy and Juliet Stevenson are to head the cast of BBC1's family fantasy series Atlantis, which is to be screened later this year.

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