EastEnders’ Lorraine Stanley organises birthday singalong for neighbour’s 95th
EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley ensured her neighbour’s birthday did not pass without celebration as she coordinated a street sing-song for the 95-year-old.
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Netflix sets up relief fund for workers hit by coronavirus crisis
Netflix has said it is establishing a 100 million dollar relief fund for workers in the TV and film industry around the world affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Michael Barrymore and Sandi Toksvig lead tributes to ‘genius’ Roy Hudd
Michael Barrymore, Sandi Toksvig and Danny Baker are among the stars who have paid tribute to Roy Hudd following his death.
Top Gear’s Chris Harris says going green ‘will produce the fastest cars ever’
Top Gear presenter Chris Harris has said the drive towards environmental sustainability is going to produce “the fastest cars the world has ever seen”.
Katy Perry thanks first responders after collapsing from gas leak
Katy Perry has thanked first responders after she was helped by firefighters when she collapsed due to a gas leak on the set of American Idol.
Iain Stirling praises Laura Whitmore ahead of Love Island final
Iain Stirling has praised his “incredible” girlfriend Laura Whitmore as she prepares to host her first Love Island final.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy backs Sport Relief trek relocation over coronavirus fears
Krishnan Guru-Murthy has said he “understands” Sports Relief’s decision to relocate an upcoming challenge over coronavirus concerns but that he is used to being in “disaster zones”.
BT adds flexible packages to TV platform in challenge to streaming services
BT has unveiled a revamp of its TV packages, including new flexible bundles which will allow users to change the channels they subscribe to every month.
Love Island set for another shake-up as new boys arrive
Love Island is set for more drama as two new boys who are “prepared to step on a few toes” head into the villa.
The Victoria Derbyshire Show ‘cut because of costs’
The Victoria Derbyshire Show is coming off air as a result of BBC cuts, the broadcaster’s media editor has said.
Sabrina The Teenage Witch fans thrilled as cast members reunite
Sabrina The Teenage Witch fans were thrilled as Melissa Joan Hart reunited with some of her castmates from the hit show.
Terry Jones: A comedy genius who also made his mark behind the camera
Monty Python’s Terry Jones made his mark behind as well as in front of the camera, directing some of the comedy troupe’s most-loved works.
It’s been a quiet day: Lord Hall jokes as he unveils new series of Top Gear
Lord Hall joked that it had been a “really quiet day” as he unveiled the new series of Top Gear, hours after announcing he is standing down as the BBC’s director-general.
Martin and Gary Kemp to star in mockumentary about lives and careers
Spandau Ballet’s Gary and Martin Kemp are set to feature in a spoof documentary about them recording a new album.
Star Trek takes over Piccadilly Circus to promote new series
Piccadilly Circus in London has been given a sci-fi name for 48 hours to promote the new series Star Trek: Picard.
James Corden: I’ll be so happy when I don’t have to wear Spanx
James Corden has revealed he wears Spanx under his suits while hosting his US chat show.
Sandi Toksvig to star in new documentary about adult illiteracy in Britain
Sandi Toksvig is to host a new documentary exploring adult illiteracy in Britain, according to Channel 4.
‘Unguarded’ Cara Delevingne opens up to Bear Grylls about mother’s addiction
Bear Grylls has said that learning about the “struggle and battle” Cara Delevingne faced because of her mother’s heroin addiction has inspired him.
Sex Education star Gillian Anderson praises the ‘extraordinary’ youth
Gillian Anderson has praised young people for living in ways her generation might not consider “right or correct”.
Charity hopes Emmerdale storyline will ‘shine a light’ on epilepsy
An epilepsy charity has praised Emmerdale for its seizure storyline, saying it could help more young people with the condition.
Sex Education’s Aimee on why her sexual desires made her feel like a ‘weirdo’
Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood has said that speaking about masturbation as a teenager was “a complete taboo” and that her sexual desires had made her feel like a “weirdo”.
Dancing On Ice launch to make TV history with first same-sex pairing
Dancing On Ice will return to screens on Sunday night – and make history with prime-time TV’s first same-sex pairing.
Todrick Hall on why he wants to move to the UK
American star Todrick Hall has praised the UK for its “open-minded nature”.
Dancing, singing, skating and more! TV in 2020 kicks off with bumper weekend
Television viewers will have a raft of new and returning entertainment programmes to keep them busy across the first weekend of the new year.
Rochelle and Marvin Humes celebrate engagement anniversary
Rochelle Humes has shared a throwback picture from her engagement to husband Marvin, joking that there are now “a few more lines” and “deffo less hair”.
John Cleese ‘utterly dismayed’ at death of Monty Python collaborator Neil Innes
John Cleese has said he was “utterly dismayed” to hear of the death of Monty Python collaborator and Rutles singer Neil Innes.
Freeview users vent frustration as weather conditions cause outages
Freeview viewers have been venting their frustration after the digital TV platform said it was experiencing reception problems due to high-pressure weather conditions.
Nadiya Hussain ‘never imagined’ she would be honoured with MBE
Nadiya Hussain has said she wishes her grandparents were alive to see her awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours.
Loose Women star Andrea McLean on why turning 50 is ‘awesome’
Andrea McLean has said that turning 50 made her “evaluate” what she has achieved in life.
Study shows that ‘TV is shaping perceptions of body ideals’
Watching TV makes viewers prefer thinner women, according to a new study of body image perceptions.