BBC to shelve Crimewatch after 33 years 17th Oct 17 | Entertainment News The BBC is to drop Crimewatch after more than three decades.The show – which reconstructs unsolved crimes in a bid to gather information from the public – was only relaunched last September with Jeremy Vine as a host.Daytime spin-off Crimewatch Roadshow will continue to be...
Crimewatch: Three decades of catching Britain's most wanted 17th Oct 17 | Entertainment News The BBC has said it is calling time on Crimewatch after 33 years of being a staple on the schedules.Since it was first broadcast in 1984, the programme has carried hundreds of appeals for information and reconstructed crimes with the aim of catching those responsible.Here are some of...
Alexandra Burke: I feel sick as I await my fate on Strictly Come Dancing 17th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Alexandra Burke says she feels sick with nerves on Strictly Come Dancing despite her high scores.The singer and former X Factor winner scored 39, the highest total of the series so far, on Saturday, collecting three tens and a nine for her jive to Tina Turner’s Proud Mary.She told...
X Factor contestants put Six Chair behind them as they head to Judges' Houses 17th Oct 17 | Entertainment News The remaining X Factor contestants have said the pressure of the dreaded Six Chair Challenge was “insane”.The final 24 hopefuls will be seen flying off to France, South Africa, Istanbul and the US for the Judges’ Houses stage of the competition, the last hurdle before...
Cheryl returns to The X Factor to help out Simon Cowell 17th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Cheryl returns to The X Factor to help Simon Cowell whittle down the talent at the next stage of the competition.The former judge jets out to the South of France to help Cowell choose the top three groups to take forward to the live shows.The Judges’ Houses stage of the ITV...
Liv Tyler: I thought about giving up acting 17th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Liv Tyler had said she once considered quitting acting as she struggled to find her place following changes brought about by social media.The star, 40, daughter of Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler, has been acting for more than 20 years but said she was not used to promoting herself on...
Kit Harington: Violence on screen needs to be justified 17th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Game Of Thrones star Kit Harington has defended the violence in his new series about the gunpowder plot, insisting it is important not to “shy too far away” from the reality of execution and torture.The British actor plays Robert Catesby in the forthcoming BBC One drama...
Indiana Jones, The Fly or Alien? Poll launched to find best ever film slogan 17th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Taglines from films including Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, Alien and The Fly will be competing to be voted the greatest movie slogan of all time.To mark the release of the Radio Times Guide to Films 2018, the magazine has launched a poll to find the nation’s favourite film...
George Michael fans overwhelmed by 'beautifully heartbreaking' documentary 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Music fans have declared Channel 4’s documentary about George Michael a triumph, but said watching it “shattered” their hearts.Entitled George Michael: Freedom, the intimate look into the star’s life and career was narrated by the late singer before his death in...
Viewers shocked as Liar takes an unexpected turn 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Viewers have told of their shock after rape drama Liar ended with one last surprise.The ITV programme saw teacher Laura (Joanne Froggatt) accuse surgeon Andrew (Ioan Gruffudd) of raping her on a date.He denied the allegations, leading to a he said/she said in which viewers were left to...
Rape drama Liar to return for second series 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Joanne Froggatt’s rape drama Liar will return for a new series, ITV has announced.The tense drama about a teacher (Froggatt) who claimed to have been raped during a date with a surgeon (Ioan Gruffudd) reached its nail-biting climax on Monday, with viewers left reeling at the...
EastEnders' Stacey in intensive care after having baby 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News EastEnders viewers were left fearing for Stacey Fowler as she was admitted to intensive care after having her baby.The expectant mother collapsed and had a fit last week and in Monday night’s instalment of the BBC soap she was rushed to hospital for an emergency...
Dua Lipa and The Amazons claim Ascap Awards for contribution to music 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Singer Dua Lipa and Reading rockers The Amazons have been honoured with Ascap Vanguard Awards for their influence on their musical genres.They were presented with their prizes by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (Ascap) during a ceremony in central London on...
Stranger Things fans get excited as new teaser is unveiled 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News A clip from the new series of Stranger Things has been unveiled, leading to a flurry of excitement on social media.The brief trailer teasing season two of the hit show was posted online by MCM Comic Con, ahead of the programme’s debut on Netflix.The clip was introduced by one of...
Charlotte Hawkins jokes: Do you really want to see Piers Morgan dance? 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Charlotte Hawkins joked that her Good Morning Britain co-presenter Piers Morgan might not be right for Strictly as she discussed her exit from the dance floor.The TV star was eliminated from the BBC One dance competition during Sunday’s results show.When she appeared on spin-off...
Andrea Riseborough: I face sexually inappropriate behaviour almost every week 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Actress Andrea Riseborough has told how experiencing sexually inappropriate behaviour on a weekly basis sometimes leaves her struggling to get out of bed.The Nocturnal Animals star, 35, said that she arms herself with metaphorical bumpers to give her the confidence to go out to work.Her...
Hillary Clinton suffers broken toe on UK tour 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Hillary Clinton was delayed arriving for the filming of The Graham Norton Show due to a broken toe, the Press Association can exclusively reveal.The former US presidential candidate arrived for the recording of Norton’s BBC One show wearing a surgical boot.Hillary...
The Last Leg's Adam Hills shares emotional tribute to Sean Hughes 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News The Last Leg host Adam Hills has shared an emotional tribute to Sean Hughes, and said the Irish comedian recently revealed he would be leaving his property to charity when he died.Hughes died on Monday in hospital aged 51, a representative for the comedian, actor and writer...
Matt Lucas: Seeing a therapist allowed me to do Little Britain 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News Comedian Matt Lucas has told how seeing a therapist gave him the mental support he needed to begin working on hit comedy sketch show Little Britain.The film and television star, 43, said he had been struggling to deal with his new-found fame, the death of his father and coming out as...
Weinstein Company enters into talks to sell assets as assault scandal grows 16th Oct 17 | Entertainment News The Weinstein Company is mulling over the sale of “all or a significant portion” of its assets amid growing allegations of sexual assault by film producer Harvey Weinstein.The independent film studio confirmed that it had entered into “a negotiating period” with...
