How Robbie Williams became a ‘therapist’ to indie band Lottery Winners
Robbie asked the group to join his stadium tour, after he discovered their music on BBC Radio 2. Read more about this story ….
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Archaeologists find ‘unprecedented’ Iron Age hoard
Archaeologists say they have found more than 800 items dating back about 2,000 years. Read more about this story ….
Disney’s Snow White underwhelms at box office
The film has taken an estimated $87.3m globally during its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo. Read more about this story ….
NewJeans announce hiatus after setback in court battle
The K-pop group, which now call themselves NJZ, announce a pause after debuting a new song. Read more about this story ….
John Cooper Clarke: ‘A national treasure? I hate that’
He is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, but says he isn’t ready for national treasure status. Read more about this story ….
End of hedonism? Why Britain turned its back on clubbing
In the last five years, around 400 clubs have closed in Britain – could the lasting impact of the pandemic play a part? Read more about this story ….
UK TV industry in crisis, says Wolf Hall director
Funding problems meant Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light was almost axed weeks before filming began. Read more about this story ….
Tumour removal was ‘hardest thing’, Davina McCall tells Comic Relief
The TV presenter recounts her experience as Red Nose Day celebrates its 40th year. Read more about this story ….
Adolescence writer calls for ‘radical action’ not role models
The writer behind the year’s most talked-about TV show discusses the changes he hopes it will inspire. Read more about this story ….
Jamie Laing’s Comic Relief challenge raises more than £2m
The BBC Radio 1 presenter ran 150 miles for Comic Relief, crossing the finish line in Salford. Read more about this story ….