Dawn French's Sitcom U-turn for New BBC Comedy
Dawn French admits she tried to avoid another sitcom but was won over by a script from the son of a Vicar of Dibley writer. The new BBC series 'Can You Keep a Secret?' starts January 7.
Dawn French admits she tried to avoid another sitcom but was won over by a script from the son of a Vicar of Dibley writer. The new BBC series 'Can You Keep a Secret?' starts January 7.
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Dancer Donyelle Jones, known for So You Think You Can Dance and film Spirited, has died at 46 after a decade-long fight with breast cancer. Read the moving tributes.
Canadian publisher Kids Can Press condemns US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for using its beloved Franklin the Turtle character to justify lethal airstrikes. The incident follows allegations of potential war crimes in the Caribbean.
TV producer Nigel Lythgoe has once again denied Paula Abdul's sexual assault allegations, nearly a year after their legal battle was settled. Read the latest developments.
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Jamaican singer and actor Jimmy Cliff, who helped bring reggae to the world, has died at 81. Read the full tribute to the 'The Harder They Come' star.
Sky Sports' Halo TikTok channel aimed at women was pulled after just three days. Discover why this marketing misstep highlights a fundamental flaw in how sports engage female audiences.
Get a first look at Dawn French's new BBC sitcom where a fake widow hides her husband for life insurance. Premiering on BBC One and iPlayer in 2026.
An Arsenal-supporting co-writer of 'Can't Smile Without You' claims Tottenham rejected his request for royalties over the club's matchday use of the track. Read the full story.
Former A Place in the Sun star Scarlette Douglas recounts the 'creepy' challenge of selling a house filled with 150 dolls on her new show. Discover the frank exchanges needed for a sale.
Academy Award winner Tom Hanks stars in the beloved crime caper 'Catch Me If You Can' returning to UK screens this weekend on Paramount Network. Discover broadcast times for this Spielberg-directed masterpiece.
Can Atalay, a prominent human rights lawyer and elected official, receives aggravated life sentence amid ongoing crackdown on political opposition in Turkey.
A spectacular UK hotel has been named the world's best, with four British properties making the prestigious top 50 global ranking in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2024.
Remembering Zoe Wicomb, the groundbreaking South African author whose powerful explorations of identity, displacement, and coloured experience captivated readers worldwide.
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Rapper Macklemore has shocked fans by revealing they've been mispronouncing a key word from his hit songs - and the truth will surprise you.
A tiny Melbourne bar with just 18 seats has beaten elite competitors to be named the best in Australasia and 19th globally in prestigious World's 50 Best Bars list.
London's Connaught Bar and Nottingham's Hjem secure coveted spots in The World's 50 Best Bars 2024, proving British cocktail culture remains globally dominant with their innovative mixology and exceptional experiences.
In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
Tensions flared in Portland as demonstrators protesting police conduct faced off against officers in dramatic nighttime confrontations, marking a resurgence of civil unrest in the city.
The entertainment world mourns as acclaimed stage and screen star Kimberly Hébert Gregory, known for 'Succession' and 'Kevin Can F**k Himself', dies unexpectedly at 45.
Discover the ingenious engineering secret behind that mysterious hole in your baked beans tin tab that has left millions of Brits stunned after decades of curiosity.
Dance world mourns as So You Think You Can Dance champion Joshua Allen dies unexpectedly at 35, leaving behind poignant final social media post that has fans and colleagues devastated.
Joshua Allen, the groundbreaking winner of So You Think You Can Dance's fourth season, has passed away at age 35, leaving the dance community in mourning.
Joshua Allen, the charismatic winner of So You Think You Can Dance's fourth season, has passed away unexpectedly at age 36, leaving the dance community and fans worldwide in mourning.
Shocking prison violence erupts as inmate is brutally attacked with weapons crafted from tuna cans, exposing security failures in UK correctional facilities.
A humble Leeds deli has beaten fine-dining establishments to be named the UK's Best Restaurant in the Uber Eats Awards, thanks to its legendary, overstuffed sandwiches featuring salt beef, prosciutto, and goats' cheese.
A modest New York burger joint has stunned the culinary world by beating fierce competition to win the prestigious 'America's Best Burger' award. Discover the secret behind their winning creation.