Gethin Jones announces BBC break with festive farewell
BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones has presented his final show of 2025 ahead of a Christmas break. He and Helen Skelton will return on January 5. Read the full story here.
BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones has presented his final show of 2025 ahead of a Christmas break. He and Helen Skelton will return on January 5. Read the full story here.
Olympic legend Eddie the Eagle opens up on his latest challenge: starring in a Christmas pantomime. Discover his journey from the 1988 Calgary slopes to the stage.
BBC Morning Live's Gethin Jones announces his TV return this Friday, 19 December, for the show's last broadcast before its Christmas break. Get the full update on his panto run and schedule.
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.
The Princess of Wales rewore her iconic Alessandra Rich polka dot dress for the royal Christmas lunch. Discover how to get her elegant festive style with high-street alternatives.
Can money truly buy happiness? We speak to two women—one who married into extreme wealth and one who earned her own—to uncover the gritty reality of life with millions. Discover the trade-offs, the freedoms, and the surprising truths.
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.
The Princess of Wales made a stylish departure from her usual tailoring in a flowing red silk dress for the Buckingham Palace pre-Christmas lunch. Discover the details and affordable lookalikes.
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.
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.
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.
Protesters from Take Back Power covered a Crown Jewels case in apple crumble and custard, demanding a 'House of the People' to tax extreme wealth. Read the latest on this dramatic demonstration.
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.
US tennis star Coco Gauff leads the 2025 highest-paid female athletes list, earning $31 million. Tennis dominates the rankings, highlighting the sport's financial growth and pay parity.
A coin expert reveals five rare British coins to hunt for in your attic or old jars. Combined, they could be worth nearly £20,000. Check if you have any!
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn records voice role for Genie in Aladdin pantomime at Blyth's Phoenix Theatre this Christmas. Tickets selling fast.
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.
A doctor reveals that iron deficiency, affecting over a billion people, can disrupt dopamine and cause low mood. Discover the symptoms and how to boost your levels.
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!
Billionaire Gopichand Hinduja, who topped the UK rich list with a £35bn family empire, has died. Discover the story of the secretive tycoon and his legacy.
Coalition delivers petition calling for wealth tax on billionaires as debate intensifies over tackling UK inequality. Read the compelling arguments for and against.
Experts reveal how to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without the uncomfortable bloating. Discover the fibre-rich dishes that support your gut health this holiday season.
As Britain awaits the budget, calls for a wealth tax grow louder. But would this popular measure truly address deep-rooted inequality? Analysis suggests more fundamental changes are needed.
Discover the easy, high-protein yoghurt bowl snack a nutritionist says helps maintain a calorie deficit and keeps you full. Perfect for UK health goals.
ITV reportedly greenlights a third series of Olivia Attwood's documentary The Price of Perfection. The show has garnered over 233 million views on ITVX, captivating younger audiences.