3 h. ago Mary Berry joined by string of famous faces as she spills festive food secrets this Christmas

Mary, who turned 90 this year, will teach her three star guests (and the rest of us) how to make some of her festive culinary treats ahead of the big day

Society

47 h. ago Princess of Wales lines up starry cast for annual Westminster Abbey carol service billed as 'celebration of love'

Spearheaded by the princess, and supported by her and William's philanthropic arm, The Royal Foundation, the service will bring people together to celebrate love in all its form.

Politics

3 d. ago 'Absolute' favourite Christmas film just 'magic' on BBC tonight

Musical about war veterans-turned-entertainers has maybe the most famous Christmas song of all time in it

Politics

4 d. ago Beautiful German Christmas market less than 2 hours from UK has £15 flights

When it comes to European Christmas markets, Germany is famous for their annual holiday tradition as streets are transformed into festive winter wonderlands - but there's one that is perhaps one of the country's most famous

Economics

4 d. ago Bill Nighy admits the Love Actually cast were surprised by the cult success of their festive movie as he jokes 'I'm more famous at Christmas' for playing hapless rocker Billy Mack

The celebrated actor famously played over-the-hill singer Billy Mack in one of nine interconnected love stories detailed by writer-director Richard Curtis in the film.

Politics

5 d. ago Curse of Love Actually stars from sudden death to bankruptcy and cancer

It's been 23 years since Love Actually hit the big screen, and the star-studded cast have gone on to enjoy varying degrees of success - and tragedy - in the years since

Events

6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing confirms next celebrity for Christmas special and it's a pop star

The second celebrity to be taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special has been announced as a famous face from the world of music and TV

Politics

6 d. ago Cate Blanchett among famous faces joining BBC Today programme for Christmas

Other names include former Prme Minister Theresa May and renowned historian Tom Holland

Politics

6 d. ago Second Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special contestant revealed

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom for the final time on Christmas Day with a host of famous faces battling it out to be crowned champion

Culture

8 d. ago Kirsty MacColl's son 'still gets flashbacks' 25 years after tragic speedboat death

'Mum would be annoyed that the song she is most famous for is a Christmas song, but at least it isn’t a cringe one'

Events

1 week ago Peep Show cast reunite for the first time since final episode for Bake Off Christmas special – but huge star is missing

THE cast of hit sitcom Peep Show are reuniting for a Great British Bake Off Christmas special. David Mitchell, Olivia Colman, Isy Suttie, Matt King and Sophie Winkleman will take over the famous tent for the Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off - but one major star is missing. There's no sign of Robert Webb,...

Events

2 w. ago EastEnders character Barry Evans to return alongside Pat Butcher

The hapless Barry Evans, played by Shaun Williamson, was killed off more than 20 years ago when he was pushed from a cliff.

Politics

2 w. ago Waitrose Actually wins the battle of the Christmas ads! Retailer taps up Keira Knightley to reprise her famous rom

Comedian Joe Wilkinson stars as sweet-natured singleton Phil, who overcomes his shyness to woo an equally lovelorn Keira Knightley - played by Keira herself in cosy scarves and PJs.

Events

2 w. ago Waitrose Actually wins the battle of the Christmas ads! Retailer taps up Keira Knightley to reprise her famous romcom role alongside Celebrity Traitors favourite Joe Wilkinson

Comedian Joe Wilkinson stars as sweet-natured singleton Phil, who overcomes his shyness to woo an equally lovelorn Keira Knightley - played by Keira herself in cosy scarves and PJs.

Events

2 w. ago Traitors favourite & Keira Knightley star in hilarious Waitrose Xmas ad and it mocks THAT Love Actually scene

KEIRA Knightley and Traitors star Joe Wilkinson star in Waitrose's Christmas advert, and it pokes fun at a famous Love Actually scene. The posh supermarket's two-part campaign follows the unlikely love story between the pair, and it even got the seal of approval from director Richard Curtis. Whilst Keira plays herself as the lead, Joe...

Politics

2 w. ago Maura Higgins stuns in first look at US Traitors as she joins star

MAURA Higgins looked stunning in the first look at US Traitors, as she joined the incredible star-studded line-up. Earlier this year, the former Love Island star was confirmed to be part of the cast of the fourth series of the US version of The Traitors. Back in January, Maura, 34, returned from Scotland where she...

Politics

2 w. ago Meghan Markle announces Netflix Christmas special and confirms release date

The festive edition will follow on from the success of the first two instalments of With Love, Meghan

Politics

3 w. ago Liverpool player ratings vs Man City as two struggling stars drop 4/10 horror shows

Liverpool season has gone from bad to worse as the hapless champions were played off the park by a dominate Manchester City on Sunday afternoon

Sport

3 w. ago Major TV and film star to turn on Christmas lights in Welsh seaside town

Christmas has landed in this seaside town and with it a famous fan who is filming in Wales this year

Culture

3 w. ago From Aldi to Amazon and Asda, the mini blockbuster adverts battling to be Christmas No1 – so which is your favourite?

DOZENS of Christmas ads from the UK’s most famous brands are hitting our TV screens as the festive season nears. John Lewis’ highly-anticipated promo finally launched on Tuesday and many other retailers – from Sainsbury’s to M&S and Amazon – have also released their tinsel-tinged offerings. Here, we review 11 of the mini-blockbusters out so...

Events