English actor Jack Shepherd, star of Wycliffe, dies at 85
He will be remembered for his roles as TV detective Charles Wycliffe and fictional Labour MP Bill Brand. Read more about this story ….
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BBC may not be in ‘safe hands’ under its chair, says committee head
The most senior MP on the culture select committee says Samir Shah’s evidence to MPs was “wishy-washy”. Read more about this story ….
Katie Razzall: BBC chairman survives MP questions – but crisis not over
BBC chairman Samir Shah appears to strengthen his position during questioning by MPs, our media editor says. Read more about this story ….
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now. Read more about this story ….
Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra dies at 89
Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India’s “most handsome actor”. Read more about this story ….
Senior BBC figures to be questioned by MPs after resignations
A former adviser, whose memo sparked resignations from the BBC’s director general and head of news, will take questions publicly for the first time. Read more about this story ….
Cate Blanchett among BBC Radio 4 festive guest editors
The Christmas line-up also includes former PM Baroness Theresa May and inventor Sir James Dyson. Read more about this story ….
A private jet and massive debt – the rise and fall of a £1m Glastonbury ticket scammer
Ripped-off customers are hunting for Miles Hart after he sold hundreds of Glastonbury tickets and vanished. Read more about this story ….
Rupert Grint: ‘I’ll never step out of Ron Weasley’s shadow’
The actor told the BBC he’s written a letter to the next child actor playing Ron in the upcoming HBO TV adaptation of the books. Read more about this story ….
La Voix drops out of Strictly after injury
No contestant is set to leave this week’s show, with no dance-off planned and votes set to be carried over. Read more about this story ….