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Alison Steadman: I wish I'd cracked the movies

05/01/2009 - 16:19

Gavin and Stacey actress Alison Steadman has confessed she is disappointed that she hasn't had a big film career.

Countdown's Jeff: 'Rachel is drop-dead gorgeous'

Countdown's Jeff: 'Rachel is drop-dead gorgeous'

05/01/2009 - 14:15

Jeff Stelling believes Countdown's replacement for Carol Vorderman is 'drop-dead gorgeous' and will be a big hit.

Matt Di Angelo set to get Hustled

Matt Di Angelo set to get Hustled

05/01/2009 - 10:40

EastEnders fans will be delighted when former Walford hunk Matt Di Angelo returns to our screens in the new series of Hustle.

Gazza: 'It's a disgrace to use a child like that'

Gazza: 'It's a disgrace to use a child like that'

02/01/2009 - 15:52

England football legend Paul Gascoigne says it's a disgrace that his son, Regan, has been allowed to attack him in a documentary to be broadcast on Monday.

Former Royle Family star Liz Smith receives MBE

Former Royle Family star Liz Smith receives MBE

31/12/2008 - 09:35

Veteran actress Liz Smith and The Queen star Michael Sheen were the stand-out theatrical recipients in the New Year Honours List.

John Lennon appears in TV ad (VIDEO)

John Lennon appears in TV ad (VIDEO)

29/12/2008 - 15:40

John Lennon is appearing in a TV advert created 28 years after he died.

Royle Family to return after Christmas success?

Royle Family to return after Christmas success?

29/12/2008 - 11:17

Caroline Aherne is reportedly in talks to write more specials of The Royle Family following its Christmas success.

BBC rapped over travel bill

BBC rapped over travel bill

27/12/2008 - 22:49

The BBC has been criticised for running up a travel bill of more than £60m over the past three years, according to the papers.

Original Catwoman Eartha Kitt dies, aged 81

Original Catwoman Eartha Kitt dies, aged 81

26/12/2008 - 10:08

Eartha Kitt, the sultry singer, dancer and actress who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to become an international symbol of elegance and sensualit

Connie Fisher: 'I've learnt a lot from Elvis'

Connie Fisher: 'I've learnt a lot from Elvis'

23/12/2008 - 14:24

Connie Fisher set up her own little 'Elvis-a-thon' to help her play a woman who's obsessed with the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Jennifer gives mixed messages on Friends movie

Jennifer gives mixed messages on Friends movie

23/12/2008 - 12:15

Jennifer Aniston has caused confusion as to whether or not she is on board for the Friends movie.

Martin Freeman to play Watson in Sherlock update

Martin Freeman to play Watson in Sherlock update

22/12/2008 - 12:56

The Office star Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch will play Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes in an update of the detective stories set in modern day London.

Will Young to appear on Question Time

Will Young to appear on Question Time

22/12/2008 - 09:26

Pop star Will Young will take his place alongside political heavyweights as a panellist on Question Time, it has been revealed.

Gavin and Stacey set for return to screens

Gavin and Stacey set for return to screens

21/12/2008 - 21:41

The hit sitcom Gavin and Stacey is set to return for a new series, according to the News Of The World.

Jonathan Ross: 'Suspension is fun!'

Jonathan Ross: 'Suspension is fun!'

19/12/2008 - 11:52

Jonathan Ross has been bragging about how much he loves being suspended from work.

Richard and Judy to quit chat show?

Richard and Judy to quit chat show?

18/12/2008 - 17:18

Richard and Judy could axe their own show if ratings fail to improve next year.

Jade's Bentley out of shape by repossession order

Jade's Bentley out of shape by repossession order

18/12/2008 - 17:17

Jade Goody is fighting to save her Bentley Convertible from bailiffs.

BBC fined almost £100k for radio quiz fiddles

BBC fined almost £100k for radio quiz fiddles

18/12/2008 - 11:30

The BBC has been fined £95,000 for broadcasting pre-recorded quizzes which live listeners couldn't win on Dermot O'Leary and Tony Blackburn's radio shows.

GMTV's Fiona bids a teary farewell (VIDEO)

GMTV's Fiona bids a teary farewell (VIDEO)

18/12/2008 - 10:00

Fiona Phillips bid an emotional farewell to viewers as she left the top job on the sofa on Thursday.

BBC bosses lay down rules for Ross comeback

BBC bosses lay down rules for Ross comeback

17/12/2008 - 11:06

TV presenter Jonathan Ross faces talks with the BBC on Wednesday to discuss his return to work – and will reportedly be banned from swearing and making inappropriate jokes.


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