ngas

Home

News

Israel-Gaza War

War in Ukraine

US & Canada

England

N. Ireland

Scotland

Wales

UK Nations and Regions

Africa

Asia

Australia

Europe

Latin America

Middle East

In Pictures

BBC InDepth

BBC Verify

Sport

Business

Executive Lounge

Technology of Business

Future of Business

Innovation

Technology

Science & Health

AI v the Mind

Artificial Intelligence

Culture

Film & TV

Music

Art & Design

Style

Books

Entertainment News

Arts

Arts in Motion

Travel

Destinations

World’s Table

Culture & Experiences

Adventures

The SpeciaList

Earth

Natural Wonders

Weather & Science

Climate Solutions

Sustainable Business

Green Living

Audio

Podcasts

Radio

Audio FAQs

Video

Live

Live News

Live Sport

Weather

Newsletters

UK Politics

N. Ireland Politics

Scotland Politics

Wales Politics

China

India

Antarctica

Australia and Pacific

Caribbean & Bermuda

Central America

North America

South America

As museums around the world celebrate the 250th birthday of JMW Turner, it's time to reappraise his beloved and celebrated painting, The Fighting Temeraire.

Why this iconic 1839 painting is not what it seems

The festival returns for a second weekend in the Californian desert. Here's how to watch at home.

Couchella: The best sets to stream on Coachella's second weekend

Actress Aimee Lou Wood criticised a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch that impersonated her using exaggerated prosthetic teeth.

When do impressions stop being funny and start being mean?

The organisers of the failed 2017 Fyre Festival are reportedly looking for a new location for the reboot.

Reboot of disaster-hit Fyre Festival postponed, US media reports

The showrunner says he has "no time" for complaints about diversity from "online warriors".

Doctor Who boss hits back at 'wokeness' criticisms

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music

Review: Alex Garland's film Warfare, Audition by Katie Kitamura, Shanghai Dolls by Amy Ng on stage

He bills the battle between Indian-flavoured pizzas and air conditioning as "chilli vs the chiller".

Chilli vs the chiller: Lord Sugar hires new Apprentice

The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary.

Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash

The broadcaster was also the UK's jury spokesman at the Eurovision Song Contest  for 25 years.

Ex-Radio 2 newsreader and DJ Colin Berry dies at 79

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February. 

US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications

Entertainment news

From Drop to A Minecraft Movie, these are the films to stream at home and watch at the cinema this month.

11 of the best films to watch this April

From the return of HBO's zombie apocalypse thriller to Michelle Williams in a provocative new role.

11 of the best TV shows to watch this April

Watch list

Behind the creation of the festival's most iconic and outrageous costumes – from wardrobe malfunctions to insider tips and viral sensations.

The Coachella looks that can make or break careers

Seventy years old this year, Henri-Georges Clouzot's Les Diaboliques is a masterclass in macabre dread – and inspired Hitchcock's classic among others.

The 1950s French horror that inspired Psycho

Twelve suspects were put on trial in April 1964. More than a decade later, several of them talked to the BBC about the notorious heist.

The men behind the Great Train Robbery

The Ex Machina director's new epic starring Will Poulter and Cosmo Jarvis was co-directed with a former US Navy Seal, and according to BBC Culture it "does what film does best".

Warfare: 'A bold marvel of a film' ★★★★★

A new exhibition documents American photography's first 70 years, exploring the US during a period of immense social, geographical and industrial change.

Nine striking, rare photos of 19th Century America

Viewers have been "shattered" by Eulogy, an emotional new episode in the seventh season of Charlie Brooker's series, starring Paul Giamatti.

Black Mirror's most 'devastating' episode ever

From our Culture editors

Professor Carl Jones, biologist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

Professor Carl Jones, conservation biologist

Cyndi Lauper, singer-songwriter, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

Cyndi Lauper, singer-songwriter

William Boyd, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

William Boyd, writer

Sir Jony Ive, designer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

Sir Jony Ive, designer

Mina Smallman, activist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

Mina Smallman, activist

Stephen Mangan, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

Stephen Mangan, actor

Nemone Lethbridge, barrister, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

Nemone Lethbridge, lawyer and writer

Nick Cave, singer and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.

Nick Cave, singer and writer

Harriet Wistrich, lawyer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

Harriet Wistrich, lawyer

Laurie Anderson, artist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

Laurie Anderson, artist

Desert Island Discs

After two planes collided, three hydrogen bombs hit a Spanish village, and one fell into the sea nearby. Two years later, villagers talked to the BBC about the terrifying accident.

How the US dropped nuclear bombs on Spain in 1966 accident

Gates and Paul Allen launched computing giant Microsoft 50 years ago. In 1993, he talked to the BBC about the online innovations that would define the 21st Century.

How Bill Gates mapped out the internet era in 1993

In March 1944, 76 officers broke out of a German prisoner-of-war camp. In 1977, a key member of the escape team talked to the BBC about the mission, and the Hollywood film it inspired.

The true story of The Great Escape

Stylish and experimental, Breathless heralded a new era of film-making when it was released 65 years ago. In 1964, its director told the BBC why he broke every rule he could.

Jean-Luc Godard on the film that changed cinema

The story of Schindler's heroism became a novel and a film. But in 1982, author Thomas Keneally told the BBC that this was all thanks to a chance meeting with a luggage salesman.

How Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jewish people

The author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams, spoke to the BBC in 1986 about the appeal of the comic series for tech executives.

The cult space comedy that inspired Elon Musk

In History

BBC's Tom Brook explores never-before-seen footage and shares his personal connection with the new documentary.

'One to one' with John Lennon and Yoko Ono

The musician explains a heavy moment thinking about the lyrics of a song from his forthcoming album.

Why Elton John burst into tears after recording a song

The US actor reveals his rituals with his famous father-in-law, including "letting him win" at chess.

Chris Pratt on having Arnold Schwarzenegger as his father-in-law

Katty Kay talks with actress Brooke Shields about her life, career and ageing.

Brooke Shields on mature beauty

The award-winning film is based in various parts of New York and location manager Ross Brodar gave us a tour.

Touring the real-life Anora in Coney Island

Watch

How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Weekly quiz: What song did Katy Perry sing in space?

A report says the older-style lighting uses up to 80% more electricity than modern LEDs.

Opera House electrical use 'unethical' - audit

Charli XCX and Kylie Jenner are among the celebs who've copied Kelley Heyer's viral dance to the song.

Viral Apple dance creator sues Roblox over its use in the game

Jonathan Anderson stepped down as the creative director of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe in March.

Designer tapped to lead Dior menswear known for innovative styles

Feel The Noise will take place across the city centre on Saturday.

Music festival set to arrive in Wolverhampton

Owner of the Old School House asks the council for permission to paint a mural on 1860s window

Plan to restore Victorian window with painted mural

She was one of the Philippines' biggest film stars with a career that spanned seven decades.

Famed Philippine film star Nora Aunor dies at 71

Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away.

US town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for Michigan shop

Buskers want Westminster City Council to appeal a noise abatement notice recently imposed by a judge.