TV and Soaps

29 September 2023

Peter Kay branded Jimmy Savile ‘dirty old perv’ after watching paedophile lick TV boss’ hand

Peter Kay has remembered Jimmy Savile as a “dirty old perv”. The ‘Car Share’ and ‘Phoenix Nights’ creator, 50, hit out at the late TV host – exposed as one of ...
29 September 2023

BBC issues new social media rules for top stars: ‘It’s a victory for presenter power!’

New rules granting BBC stars the freedom to post on social media about political issues have been hailed a victory for “presenter power”. Lord Alan Sugar, 76, joined Gary Lineker, 62, ...
29 September 2023

'I'm very sad!' Max Bowden talks 'huge loss' to EastEnders

Max Bowden believes Brian Conley's 'EastEnders' departure will be a "huge loss" to the soap. The 28-year-old star - who plays Ben Mitchell in the BBC show - is "very ...
29 September 2023

Sitcom legend joins Coronation Street

Ram John Holder has joined the cast of 'Coronation Street'. The 89-year-old actor - who is best known for his portrayal of Porkpie in Channel 4 sitcom 'Desmond's', which ran from ...

28 September 2023

'Just saying...' Kylie Minogue teases Doctor Who return

Kylie Minogue is open to a 'Doctor Who' return. The 'I Should Be So Lucky' hitmaker played one-off companion Astrid Peth alongside David Tennant's Time Lord in 2007 episode 'Voyage of ...
28 September 2023

Matt Lucas gives update on new comedy show with David Walliams

Matt Lucas and David Walliams still "haven't pitched" their new idea to TV bosses. The former 'Little Britain' stars - who rose to fame as the stars and co-creators of the ...
28 September 2023

BBC Children In Need gives gamers chance to compete in live TV tournament

'BBC Children In Need' is offering gamers the chance to compete against each other on live TV. The new programme - which has the working title 'Game To Give' - will ...

28 September 2023

Kate Garraway still 'lives in fears' that husband Derek Draper could die at any moment

Kate Garraway is still living in fear that her husband Derek Draper could die at any minute. The 'Good Morning Britain' presenter admitted she is trying to "take back control" and ...
28 September 2023

Ross Kemp doesn't get 'sympathy' from his family for gruelling documentary shoots

Ross Kemp doesn't "expect sympathy" from his family when it comes to his gruelling filming. The 59-year-old actor turned documentary maker admitted he doesn't "moan" about his job when he's with ...
28 September 2023

'We were lucky': Patricia Hodge addresses idea of Miranda return

Patricia Hodge doesn't think 'Miranda' will ever return. The 76-year-old actress - who played Miranda Hart's mother in the BBC sitcom from 2009 to 2015 - thinks the show was "lucky ...
28 September 2023

Todd Boyce is becoming Coronation Street sex symbol thanks to serial killer role

Todd Boyce has revealed playing a 'Coronation Street' killer has turned him into a sex symbol. The 62-year-old star - who appeared on the cobbles as evil Stephen Reid between 1996 ...

28 September 2023

S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt confirmed for Dancing On Ice:

Hannah Spearritt has been announced for 'Dancing On Ice'. The S Club 7 singer - who had hits with tracks like 'Reach', 'Bring It All Back' and 'Never Had A Dream ...
28 September 2023

Tom Rosenthal 'smuggled tobacco up his bottom' for Channel 4 prison show

Tom Rosenthal reportedly smuggled tobacco up his bottom for new show 'Banged Up'. The 'Friday Night Dinner' and 'Plebs' star is one the celebrity inmates for Channel 4's new prison reality ...

28 September 2023

'Unmissable' Doctor Who spin off show coming to BBC

'Doctor Who: Unleashed' will take fans behind the scenes with a new "access all areas" show. The upcoming companion programme - which will air on BBC Three and iPlayer this November ...
27 September 2023

'I want to do everything properly' Strictly's Angela Rippon wants Kai Widdrington to 'challenge' her

'Strictly Come Dancing' star Angela Rippon has asked her pro partner Kai Widdrington to "challenge" her. The former 'Come Dancing' host is the oldest-ever Strictly contestant aged 78, and while ...
27 September 2023

EastEnders scoops 6 prizes at Inside Soap Awards as Lola cancer plot dominates

'EastEnders' was the big winner at this year's Inside Soap Awards, scooping six prizes. The BBC One show won the coveted Best Soap prize at the ceremony at London's Salsa ...

27 September 2023

BBC to give 'exclusive access inside the British Army' with brand new series

The BBC will give viewers "exclusive access inside the British Army" with a brand-new series. Five-part documentary series 'Soldier' will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from October and will ...

27 September 2023

'It's a challenge!' Ricky Hatton is first contestant confirmed for Dancing on Ice

Ricky Hatton is the first contestant confirmed for next year's 'Dancing on Ice'. The 44-year-old former professional boxer admitted he isn't much of a skater, but thinks he should have ...
27 September 2023

Nadiya Hussain opens up about success after Bake Off: 'I never imagined this!'

Nadiya Hussain doesn't take her success for granted. The 38-year-old chef shot to fame when she won 'Great British Bake Off' in 2015 and in the years since has carved out ...

27 September 2023

Zara McDermott remembers watching Strictly with her late nan: 'She's looking down on me!'

Zara McDermott thinks her grandma would be "over the moon" if she could see her on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 26-year-old presenter is the first former 'Love Island' contestant to compete ...
27 September 2023

Kevin Clifton lands new Strictly Come Dancing role

Kevin Clifton is returning to 'Strictly Come Dancing' - nearly four years after departing the show. The 40-year-old pro dancer will be back on the BBC Latin and ballroom programme's ...
27 September 2023

EastEnders stars to join Nick Knowles and DIY SOS team for a big build

'EastEnders' stars are to join forces with Nick Knowles and the 'DIY SOS' team for a big build. The soap actors will put on their hard hats and head to Harlow, ...
27 September 2023

David Walliams sues Britain's Got Talent bosses

David Walliams is suing the makers of 'Britain's Got Talent'. The 52-year-old comedian left the talent show last November after derogatory marks he made about contestants during a break from filming ...
27 September 2023

'I'd had enough!' Danny Dyer reveals real reason for EastEnders exit

Danny Dyer has claimed standards dropped by the end of his 'EastEnders' run. The 46-year-old actor - who left Albert Square last Christmas after almost a decade playing Queen Vic landlord ...