Struggling English museums get rescue funds
Museums, theatres and other cultural venues in England are to receive £270m funding to stay afloat and fix their crumbling buildings, the government has said. The money will go to…
James Bond’s long-serving producers give control to Amazon
The James Bond film franchise will no longer be controlled by the Broccoli dynasty, after long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson announced they are stepping down. The Bond…
BBC faces questions over Gaza film’s Hamas link
The culture secretary has said she will raise concerns with BBC bosses about a documentary on Gaza that was narrated by the son of a Hamas official. The broadcaster has…
System ‘broken’ says Keating after fatal crash verdict
The Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Keating has described the justice system in the Republic of Ireland as “broken” after a man avoided a prison sentence for causing the death of his…
How an American takeover could change James Bond forever
The closing credits of 2021’s No Time To Die, the most recent film in the 007 series, ended with a familiar message: “James Bond will return.” But for the last…
Peaky Blinders will continue beyond film, says Knight
Peaky Blinders will continue beyond the upcoming film, says creator Steven Knight, sparking rumours of a potential new series. Speaking to BBC Breakfast on Tuesday, he said the work so…
Strictly’s Amy chats chemotherapy with King as she receives honour
Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden has spoken about the “impact of chemotherapy” with King Charles as she was honoured at Buckingham Palace. The 34-year-old from Caerphilly, who has Crohn’s disease,…
Carry On film star Julian Holloway dies, aged 80
Carry On film star Julian Holloway has died after a brief illness, his agent has said. The Oxfordshire born actor played various characters in the comedy films which included Carry…
The Jam drummer Rick Buckler dies aged 69
Rick Buckler, former drummer in The Jam, has died at the age of 69, his ex-bandmates have confirmed on social media. The Jam rose to fame in the punk and…
Watch: Robert Pattinson on working with Mickey 17 director Bong Joon Ho
Robert Pattinson has said Mickey 17 director Bong Joon Ho’s work will “go down in history books”. The British actor stars in the dark sci-fi film, the latest offering from…