Channel 5 announces new documentary projects for 2020
Programmes about slavery, miscarriage and ancient Greece are among the new slate of documentaries unveiled by Channel 5.
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Channel 5 boss: Big Brother money didn’t go as far as I would have liked
Channel 5 boss Ben Frow has said the money he saved by axing Big Brother did not go as far as he would have liked.
Julia Sawalha accuses sister Nadia of destroying their family
Julia Sawalha has hit out at her sister Nadia, accusing her of destroying their family and telling “lies and rubbish” about their relationship.
Mark Gatiss to reunite with Peter Capaldi for Christmas ghost story
Mark Gatiss will reunite with former Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi when he pens and directs a new Christmas ghost story for BBC Four, it has been announced.
Train Your Baby Like A Dog behaviourist responds to criticism over Channel 4 show
An animal behaviourist who stars in upcoming show Train Your Baby Like A Dog has defended her methods after an autism organisation launched a campaign to have the programme axed.
Great British Bake Off: Where are the winners now?
There have been nine winners of the Great British Bake Off so far, who have triumphed over the competition with their biscuits, cakes, pies and patisserie.
Baker’s dozen on Bake Off is youngest line-up in show’s history
The line-up for the new series of The Great British Bake Off is the youngest in the show’s history – and is comprised of 13 amateur bakers rather than the usual 12.
Sir Elton John’s friendship with the royal family
Sir Elton John has a long history with the royal family.
James Corden extends contract to host Late Late Show until 2022
James Corden has extended his contract to continue hosting The Late Late Show in the US until 2022.
Sir Elton John defends Harry and Meghan over use of private jets
Singer Sir Elton John has defended the Duke and Duchess of Sussex over their use of private jets.
Disney’s live-action Mulan facing boycott calls over star’s Hong Kong comments
Disney’s live-action reimagining of Mulan is facing calls for a boycott after its star reportedly voiced support for police in Hong Kong.
Warner Bros to release Bruce Springsteen documentary Western Stars
Warner Bros will release the Bruce Springsteen musical documentary Western Stars, the company has said.
The Clash guitar to get museum display 40 years after being smashed on stage
One of rock history’s most famous instruments is going on display – in smashed pieces.
Trevor Nelson: Everyone used to know pop stars from TV
Trevor Nelson has said the lack of live music shows on television means pop stars are not as well known as they were in previous generations.
Temple star Lily Newmark challenges outdated attitudes on set
Temple star Lily Newmark has said she challenges outdated attitudes to women by refusing to let people refer to her with terms such as “sweetheart” when she is on set.
‘F*** Boris’: Tom Morello offers message to PM at festival performance
Prophets of Rage guitarist Tom Morello taped a “f*** Boris” message to his guitar as the band headlined Winchester’s Boomtown Fair.
Louise Minchin: BBC Breakfast studio temperature is cooler for my menopause
TV presenter Louise Minchin says the BBC Breakfast studio has been lowered in temperature because of her hot flushes.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello set to continue chart success
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are set to notch up a fifth week at the top of the charts.
Hundreds of Beatles fans flock to Abbey Road on album photo’s 50th anniversary
Hundreds of fans gathered at London’s Abbey Road to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles walking across its zebra crossing.
Jamie Laing joins Will Bayley and Michelle Visage on Strictly line-up
Made In Chelsea’s Jamie Laing, RuPaul’s Drag Race star Michelle Visage and Paralympic champion Will Bayley are the latest stars to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up.