As pantomime season hits its peak, UK actors reveal the exhausting, explosive and often painful reality behind the magic, from pyrotechnic accidents to severe chafing and on-stage breakdowns.
Helen Flanagan launched a furious Instagram attack on ex Scott Sinclair for missing their son's school play. The actress was seen stony-faced at her Liverpool pantomime.
Dame Shan Legge-Bourke, former lady-in-waiting to Princess Anne and mother of Princes William and Harry's nanny, has died aged 82. Read the full tribute to the Welsh stalwart.
Dame Shan Legge-Bourke, a close friend of the Royal Family and mother of William and Harry's nanny Tiggy, has died peacefully at home aged 82. Discover her remarkable legacy.
Britain's Got Talent 2008 winner George Sampson shows off a dramatic new look for panto season, 17 years after his iconic victory as a 14-year-old dancer. See his transformation.
The Lyric Hammersmith's pantomime reboot of Jack and the Beanstalk earns 4 stars as a sharp satire of rigid academy schools and Ofsted culture. On stage until 4 January 2026.
The University of Notre Dame will not play in any postseason bowl game after being controversially left out of the 2025 College Football Playoff. Read the full story on this major sports decision.
Indiana Hoosiers secure the No.1 seed in the College Football Playoff after a dramatic final weekend that saw Alabama and Miami leapfrog Notre Dame. Get the full breakdown of the selections.
Actor Nigel Havers made an early exit from Channel 4's Sunday Brunch to perform in the London Palladium pantomime. Discover his festive stage secrets and viewer reactions here.
The College Football Playoff bracket is set to be announced, with Indiana at No. 1. The selection committee faces tough decisions on Alabama, Notre Dame, and Miami. Follow the latest updates and analysis.
Our review of Cinderella at Kingston's Rose Theatre finds a witty, modern panto with rapping mice and a magical microwave, running until 4 January. Discover the show's heartfelt core.
Dundee Rep's 2025 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, delivers a hilarious and inventive modern twist on the classic tale. Discover why this show is a must-see festive hit.
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn records voice role for Genie in Aladdin pantomime at Blyth's Phoenix Theatre this Christmas. Tickets selling fast.
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A damning official report finds a quarter of police forces in England and Wales lack basic policies for investigating sexual offences, despite promises of change after Sarah Everard's murder. Read the full findings.
HSBC UK launches a competition for three small firms to win a day with a celebrity brand ambassador. Judged by Dame Kelly Holmes and Brian O'Driscoll. Enter by 5 January.
Chickenshed's festive show RED features a cast of 800, celebrating diversity on stage. Discover how this inclusive theatre is redefining Christmas pantomime in London.
Discover the top theatre productions streaming in December, from the VAT-busting 'A Jaffa Cake Musical' to rock 'n' roll pantos and John C Reilly's vaudeville act. Perfect for festive viewing.
Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills reveals he must avoid festive treats to fit his pantomime costume, as he stars in Jack And The Beanstalk with Strictly's La Voix. Discover his backstage dilemma.
Dame Esther Rantzen reveals her emotional decision to celebrate Christmas early with family due to her stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Read her inspiring story.
Tributes pour in for Clive Borrow, the amateur actor who performed in 76 shows for Cottenham Theatre Workshop and brought joy as a pantomime dame for decades.
Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland embraces pantomime in new festive film Tinsel Town, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about Yorkshire filming and epic fights with Danny Dyer. Streaming from December 5th.
X Factor's Honey G returns to the stage, trading rap for panto as a wicked step-sister in Cinderella. Discover her incredible body transformation and new-found confidence. Don't miss her festive performances!
Eloise James, daughter of the late Dame Deborah James, makes her emotional TV debut on Lorraine, revealing how she keeps her mother's legacy alive and supports the No Butts campaign.
Dame Sarah Mullally has been formally elected as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in a centuries-old ceremony, marking a historic step for the Church of England. Discover the timeline for her confirmation.
Absolutely Fabulous star Dame Joanna Lumley, 79, opens up about ageing, her funeral wishes, and her husband's opposing plans. Discover her poignant choice of funeral poetry and her latest TV projects.
Dame Mary Berry shares a heartfelt update on her husband Paul Hunnings' health and reveals her secrets to a happy life at 90. Discover her story of love and devotion.
Veteran actor Tom Conti moved BBC Breakfast audiences with a poignant musical tribute to his dear friend Dame Shirley Bassey, celebrating her remarkable career and their enduring friendship.
Exclusive: BBC faces internal crisis as Strictly professional accused of breaching contract by signing for rival pantomime during live shows, sparking 'sabotage' allegations and backstage fury.