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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sally Rooney’s second novel beat Obama’s memoir to the top prize Sally Rooney has beaten Michelle Obama to book of the year with her second novel, Normal People, at the British Book Awards. The Irish writer, 28, said it was “an enormous privilege” to win both the top prize […]

Image copyright Shutterstock ITV has suspended The Jeremy Kyle show after a guest died shortly after filming, and is conducting a review into the episode “given the seriousness of this event”. The broadcaster took Monday’s show off air and replaced it with a repeat of Dickinson’s Real Deal. The participant from the episode died a

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionDavid Sillito looks back at Doris Day’s illustrious career Hollywood legend Doris Day, whose films made her one of the biggest stars of all time, has died aged 97. The singer turned actress starred in films such as Calamity Jane and Pillow Talk and had a hit

Image caption BBC Sounds launched last year as a replacement for the iPlayer Radio app The BBC wants to “pop your bubble” with unexpected and challenging content on its streaming service, BBC Sounds. The broadcaster is developing a “public service algorithm” that’s “built to surprise you,” said the BBC’s director of radio and education James

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionHighlights from the 2019 Bafta TV Awards Winning Eve might be a more appropriate title for the BBC’s hit drama after the Bafta TV Awards on Sunday. There were wins in some of the night’s biggest categories for Killing Eve, including best drama series and best actress

Image copyright PA Image caption The former BBC 5 Live presenter was accused of mocking the Duchess of Sussex’s racial heritage Broadcaster Danny Baker has performed his first live show since a tweet which led to accusations of racism and him being sacked by the BBC. He addressed “the elephant in the room” at the

Image caption Interviewer Brian Walden made documentaries for the BBC Brian Walden, the TV interviewer and former Labour MP, has died at the age of 86. The broadcaster was known for his tough political interviews, including with Margaret Thatcher in 1989 which helped speed up the then-prime minister’s downfall. Mr Walden died following complications from

Brian Walden, a Labour MP who became a broadcaster, has died at the age of 86. He was known for his tough political interviews, including with Margaret Thatcher in 1989 when he challenged the then-prime minister over her leadership style. Mr Walden also made documentaries for the BBC including Walden On… and a series of

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Cesar Barron, known as Silver King, was performing in the Greatest Show of Lucha Libre at Camden’s Roundhouse A professional wrestler and actor has died after collapsing during a bout in London. Cesar Barron, known as Silver King, was a star in his native Mexico and appeared alongside the

Image copyright PA/Getty The stars of the small screen are gathering in London for this year’s Bafta TV Awards. Killing Eve leads the pack with five nominations – including best actress nods for both Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer. A Very English Scandal, Bodyguard and Patrick Melrose are among the other nominees. The ceremony takes