3 d. ago Glad it's over! Stranger Things’ embattled star David Harbour sets things straight

As the show prepares to close the gate for the last time, the actor admits he’s ready to move on, after a year marked by a high-profile break-up, on-set tensions and the fatigue of a decade in Hawkins.

Events

9 d. ago Tess Daly says 'so sad' after Strictly 'come to a close' message from Blackpool

The broadcaster, who has been at the helm of the hit BBC One dance show since it began back in 2004, is set to leave

Politics

9 d. ago Amazon knocks £94 off 'amazing' soundbar with 'impeccable high quality sound'

"Upgraded to this soundbar and and honestly, I wasn’t prepared. The first time the bass kicked in, I genuinely thought something had fallen over in the kitchen. Turns out it was just the subwoofer announcing its presence like a WWE wrestler."

Economics

1 week ago EastEnders fans 'work out' what's 'actually happening' after major Zoe Slater stalker twist

The character's family on the BBC soap are beginning to share her fears for her safety

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1 week ago Steven Bartlett: 'I have a responsibility to drive a happier world'

The launch guest for the new season of Standard proprietor Evgeny Lebedev’s podcast, Brave New World, on bringing a CEO mindset to the masses and why failing is good

Politics

1 week ago A Man on the Inside season two review – Ted Danson’s despicably bland show is everything wrong with TV

Only our current tech hellscape could create a comedy so insidiously inoffensive. Prepare to be pummelled into submission as your time is siphoned off by OK entertainmentThis is a cosy, lighthearted whodunnit about a retired professor who gets a second wind as a private eye. It’s also a bingo card for just about everything that makes streamer-era TV so patronising, uninspiring and mind-numbingly dull.On the surface, A Man on the Inside’s crimes might seem negligible: it’s a little schmaltzy, a little too pleased with itself in that wisecrack-stuffed American comedy way. Yet it’s exactly that inoffensiveness that makes this strain of television so insidious. When the New York Times critic James Poniewozik coined the term “mid TV” to describe the current “profusion of well-cast, sleekly produced competence” that has come to dominate our screens, it wasn’t so much a vicious takedown as a shrug at the blah-ness of it all. The tech giants have pummelled us into submission by siphoning of...

Culture

1 week ago Strictly's Janette Manrara makes 'promise' to It Take Two viewers after fans left 'confused'

The presenter began the latest edition of the BBC dancing competition spin-off series with a message

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1 week ago Tess Daly shares 'pinch me moment' as she discusses job away from Strictly before exit

It comes as the broadcaster has been at the helm of the hit BBC One dance show since it began back in 2004

Politics

1 week ago BBC Strictly fans beg for Vicky Pattison's return after live show shake

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans have called for Vicky Pattison to make a sensational return to the competition after a star pulled out of the live show

Politics

1 week ago BBC Only Connect fans slam 'awkward' moment as they beg 'make it stop'

Only Connect fans were left wincing at Monday night's episode after an unexpected outburst brought the quiz show

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1 week ago BBC Only Connect viewers beg 'make it stop' as star forced to halt show

Only Connect sparked reaction from viewers on Monday night after an unexpected outburst brought the quiz show to a halt

Politics

1 week ago 'Dragon's Den' reject now makes £5 million a year after going viral on TikTok

After being rejected on Dragon's Den, Lucie Macleod, founder of Hair Syrup got fame and fortune through TikTok virality, and now makes more than £5 million a year

Economics

2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing viewers make 'too much' complaint minutes into show after Tess and Claudia announcement

Viewers were all in agreement after the BBC show began with a Blackpool segment

Culture

2 w. ago From the Met to maximum security: Joyce DiDonato is on a mission to bring opera to the people

The celebrated American mezzo-soprano has graced the world’s top opera houses, but is equally passionate about performing to first-timers – and inmatesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAmerican mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato apologises for the bed hair as we chat via zoom from Tasmania, where she’s preparing a series of concerts to mark her first time performing in Australia. “I’m windswept”, she laughs as she pats down her signature spiky blond hair. “I’m having a week of vacation, which is rare for me.” Downtime for DiDonato is made rarer by a punishing touring schedule that sees her perform around the globe in recitals showcasing her extraordinary vocal technique, while juggling major roles in classical and contemporary opera. She’s a regular at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and has sung in the world’s top opera houses, including Milan’s La Scala and Covent Garden in London.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend,...

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2 w. ago Sara Cox LIVE: Radio DJ sobs on final leg of Great Northern Marathon for Children In Need

The BBC Radio 2 DJ has begun the fifth and final leg of her 135-mile Great Northern Marathon challenge

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2 w. ago Sara Cox LIVE: Radio DJ on final leg of Great Northern Marathon for Children In Need

The BBC Radio 2 DJ has begun the fifth and final leg of her 135-mile Great Northern Marathon challenge

Society

2 w. ago Eubank vs Benn 2 live: Fight time as rivals prepare for huge rematch

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn engaged in their final press conference for Saturday’s rematch, where Benn seeks revenge after losing a thriller in April

Sport

2 w. ago Kelvin Fletcher prepares for new arrival as he details 'important time'

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his wife, Liz, have been keeping themselves busy on their 120-acre farm and have big plans in the works.

Politics

2 w. ago Tess Daly speaks out on Strictly exit weeks after unexpected announcement in 'replacement' update

The broadcaster has been at the helm of the hit BBC One dance show since it began back in 2004

Politics

2 w. ago Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden shares why you should keep garden leaves this autumn

Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden has shared a video on social media, urging people not to clear away all the leaves in their garden, as they are "not just garden clutter"

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