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Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between. Read more about this story ….

The pair will oversee the Strictly Christmas Special on Thursday, before bowing out from the show. Read more about this story ….

Actress Jessica Gunning says she is sometimes stopped and occasionally confused with her character. Read more about this story ….

Fans do not have long to wait, as the show returns in the UK on Boxing Day and then New Year’s Day. Read more about this story ….

Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire. Read more about this story ….

The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles. Read more about this story ….

The singer died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said in a statement. Read more about this story ….

Mani’s coffin was carried out of Manchester Cathedral by Liam Gallagher and his Stone Roses bandmates. Read more about this story ….

Author has strongly denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour which emerged last week. Read more about this story ….

Four stars of the stage don their sequins to come up with a list of what makes a good pantomime dame. Read more about this story ….