Entertainment
Alfie Boe set for Scotland's BBC Proms In The Park
Award-winning singer and star of the west end Alfie Boe joins a stellar musical line-up for this year’s Scottish celebrations of BBC Proms In The Park when the spectacular outdoor music event returns to Glasgow Green next month, on Saturday 7 September 2013.
Tess Daly and Jeff Brazier among designers of charity childrenswear
Mini fashionistas will be able to show their support for charity this summer as Debenhams has joined forces with BBC Children in Need to create an exclusive range of designer clothing, which is launching in stores and online this week.
Will star of the silver screen have bidders in a rush?
With just weeks before Ron Howard’s epic film ‘Rush’ appears in cinemas nationwide, one of its automotive stars is being auctioned at CarFest South by Silverstone Auctions.
Deal or No Deal crowns first ever male quarter millionaire
Patrick ‘Paddy’ Roberts from Wigan became the first man to win £250,000 on Deal or No Deal - and only the sixth person ever in the eight year history of the show to walk away with the top prize.
Deezer celebrate 2 million Facebook fans
To celebrate reaching 2 million Facebook fans, music streaming service Deezer are inviting you to get in touch with them via Facebook and enter their Music Poster Factory competition.
BBC Two announces Tudor Abbey Farm
Following the long-running success of BBC Two’s living history series, Victorian, Edwardian and Wartime Farm, this autumn BBC Two takes up residence in the stunning medieval landscape of Weald and Downland Open Air Museum in Chichester to explore life on a Tudor Abbey Farm, complete with the greatest variety of 15th and 16th century buildings in the country.
Get set for a swinging bank holiday at Archer Street
This bank holiday, 25th August, swing on down to Soho, as trendy cocktail bar Archer Street takes you on a journey to the roaring 1920's. In a nod to the Prohibition era, Archer Street will be inviting you to jazz things up in speakeasy style, with alcoholic thrills and Gatsby era attire.
Red braces thing of the past for city workers
A symbol which once summed up the brash, ‘city casino’ culture has fallen spectacularly from grace – bright red braces are almost a thing of the past.
E.T voted the UK’s favourite childhood film
Marking the launch of Samsung Smart TV’s revolutionary S Recommendation technology, which helps you discover more of the TV you love, new research reveals the UK’s favourite film and TV habits as Elliot and E.T’s bittersweet alien adventure is voted the nation’s favourite childhood film of all time.
Deezer opens a new Window to music discovery
Deezer has announced its new app on Windows Phone 8, featuring a brand new home screen with a focus on content, and a host of enhanced features for Windows Phone 8 owners.
Virgin Media TV On Demand brings Sesame Street to UK homes
Virgin Media has announced it is bringing the beloved children’s series Sesame Street to the UK through its On Demand to all Virgin Media XL TV customers.
Helen Skelton joins BT Sport
Television presenter and intrepid adventurer Helen Skelton is joining BT Sport. Thirty-year-old Skelton, a BBC presenter well known for her daring sporting adventures for Sport Relief, will join the BT Sport Live presenting team and BT Sport’s Football Conference and Women’s Super League team.
London family outing ideas this summer
When the summer finally hits London, it doesn’t mean you need to head out of town to find activities that you and your family can all enjoy equally.
Bunga Bunga launches 'Bunga Rocks' this bank holiday Sunday
This bank holiday Sunday 25th August, will see Battersea based Englishman's Italian Bar, Pizzeria and Karaoke, Bunga Bunga, open its doors especially, for 'Bunga Rocks', a Sunday brunch spectacular to be hosted by Rockaoke.
Michelle Ryan and Helen Baxendale to star in BBC One's Death in Paradise
With filming underway for the third series of BBC One and Red Planet Pictures’ hit drama Death in Paradise, it has been announced that the stellar line-up of guest stars will include acclaimed actors Michelle Ryan (Jekyll, Merlin), Helen Baxendale (Cold Feet, Cuckoo) and Peter Davison (Doctor Who, At Home With The Braithwaites).