BBC Gladiators star Steel’s tribute to son Leo after death
A star of BBC show Gladiators has announced the death of his son days after he was born prematurely. Zack George, who plays Steel, described his son Leo as “our…
Adolescence executive producer shares excitement for Threads reboot
Victoria Scheer BBC News, Yorkshire BBC Karen Meagher played Ruth Beckett in 1984’s original The head of a production company behind hit TV show Adolescence says remaking a 1980s nuclear…
Prime minister confirms new UK Universal theme park in Bedford
Danny Fullbrook BBC News, Bedfordshire Universal Studios / Comcast A new Universal theme park will be built in the UK, the government has confirmed. It will be constructed on the…
‘Black Mirror could just run and run’
Emma Saunders Culture reporter Netflix Brooker says there are more sources of inspiration for Black Mirror than ever before It’s only been a couple of years since the last series…
Hull Truck Theatre founder Mike Bradwell dies at 77
Hull Truck Theatre Mike Bradwell founded Hull Truck Theatre in 1971 using a squat on Coltman Street as its base Playwright John Godber has led tributes to “formidable force” Mike…
A Minecraft Movie screenings spark raucous reactions among fans
Helen Bushby Culture reporter Warner Bros Jack Black (left) and Jason Momoa (centre) star in A Minecraft Movie There has been an “exceptional” crowd response to A Minecraft Movie, the…
Dan Wootton tricked colleague into sending intimate pictures, court told
Lizo Mzimba Entertainment correspondent Getty Images Dan Wootton has not yet filed a defence to the claim A former colleague of Dan Wootton was tricked by the journalist and broadcaster…
David Hockney talks about opening his ‘biggest and best’ show ever in Paris
Watch: David Hockney tells Katie Razzall he didn’t think would live to see his biggest ever show It doesn’t take long to make David Hockney laugh. At nearly 88 years…
‘Nonsense’ Baller League rules can bridge sport and entertainment
Abu Bakar Yasin & Riyah Collins BBC Newsbeat PA Media Jordon Ibe plays for former Chelsea captain John Terry’s side, 26ers With its celebrity managers, high-tempo matches and slick production,…
Meghan reveals she had ‘rare and scary’ pre-eclampsia after giving birth
The Duchess of Sussex has revealed she suffered a “rare and scary” medical condition after giving birth to one of her children. In the first episode of her new podcast,…