Jo Whiley reveals she’s been offered the vaccine BEFORE her vulnerable sister

BBC Radio 2 star Jo Whiley, who has been campaigned for her vulnerable younger sister to get the Covid vaccine, says it’s ‘ironic’ that she has now herself has been offered it before her sibling, despite being ‘fit and healthy’.  Whiley, 55, has been vocal on her social media platforms about trying to get her … Read more

Brian Conley, 59, set to join EastEnders as Sonia Fowler’s father

He is known for playing the lead roles in West End shows Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Hairspray and A Christmas Carol. And now Brian Conley is set to star in EastEnders as Sonia Fowler’s long-lost father in a ‘shock’ arrival to Albert Square. The actor and West End star, 59, is joining the cast in the role … Read more

Denise Van Outen smiles while holding Valentine’s Day gifts from partner Eddie Boxshall

Denise Van Outen smiles while holding Valentine’s Day flowers and balloon from partner Eddie Boxshall as she leaves the BBC studios By Isla Williams For Mailonline Published: 18:06 GMT, 14 February 2021 | Updated: 18:18 GMT, 14 February 2021 She was forced to quit Dancing On Ice after dislocating her shoulder. And Denise Van Outen … Read more

Newsnight award for coverage of children’s charity probed after founder cleared of wrongdoing 

Newsnight award for coverage of high-profile children’s charity is probed after High Court cleared founder and trustees of wrongdoing Kids Company collapsed in 2015 just after getting a £3m grant from Government BBC Newsnight team won Royal Television Society Scoop of the Year prize in 2016 for their reports on the charity But RTS is … Read more

Strictly Come Dancing stars Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman could perform TOGETHER

‘Everyone always asks!’ Strictly’s Rylan Clark-Neal hints Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman could perform TOGETHER in the next series By Rachel Steinberg For Mailonline Published: 02:16 GMT, 14 February 2021 | Updated: 02:16 GMT, 14 February 2021 They’ve long delighted viewers with their presenting partnership.  And now Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly, 51, and … Read more

BBC in new race storm as it lets Radio 4 show use N-word again

BBC in new race storm as it lets Radio 4 show use N-word again despite action being promised months ago Programme in the Great Live series earlier prompted thousands of complaints  It contained clips from the 1950s and 1960s of interviews with Lenny Bruce  Show is still available to listen to on the BBC’s Sounds … Read more

Mollie King wraps up warm in oversized coat while on her way to work at the BBC studios

Mollie King wraps up warm in an oversized camel coat as she flashes a beaming smile while on her way to work at BBC Radio By Isla Williams For Mailonline Published: 21:16 GMT, 13 February 2021 | Updated: 21:16 GMT, 13 February 2021 She got engaged to her boyfriend Stuart Broad on New Year’s Day. … Read more

‘I wouldn’t hesitate’: Jon Culshaw confirms he would love to play Doctor Who

‘I wouldn’t hesitate’: Jon Culshaw confirms he would love to play Doctor Who amid speculation that Jodie Whittaker will leave the BBC One show at the end of series 13 By Natasha Hooper For Mailonline Published: 19:43 GMT, 13 February 2021 | Updated: 19:43 GMT, 13 February 2021 It was recently reported that Jodie Whittaker … Read more

Ofcom must not ‘take sides in the culture war’ by banning blackface on TV, ex-BBC chief warns

Ofcom must not ‘take sides in the culture war’ by banning blackface on TV, ex-BBC chief warns, as watchdog probes family-run channel for showing 1970s sitcom Rogue’s Rock Ofcom is investigating Talking Pictures TV for airing episode with blackface in  Lord Grade of Yarmouth warned the OFCOM probe sets a ‘worrying precedent’ Writing to OFCOM, the former … Read more

Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville reveals he’s seen a script for a film sequel

‘We are desperate to do it’: Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville reveals he’s seen a film sequel script and will make the movie ‘once Covid is under control’ By Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Published: 01:33 GMT, 13 February 2021 | Updated: 01:33 GMT, 13 February 2021 Hugh Bonneville has revealed he’s seen a script for a … Read more