Music
Channel 4 rings in the changes
Channel 4 is ringing the changes in 2008 with a winter season that encompasses a more diverse mix of new and original programmes in the heart of its peak time schedule at 9pm.
Torchwood premieres on BBC Two in New Year
Torchwood, the award-winning drama created by Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies, bursts back on our screens in mid-January 2008, this time premiering on BBC Two. And this time it's bigger and bolder with more fun, adventure and excitement for the alien-fighting team...
Hollywood info straight to your mobile
Sir Stelios, easyJet founder and serial entrepreneur, has made it even easier to grab a slice of Hollywood with an innovative movie information service straight to your mobile phone.
Bruce and Tess hijack the Ross sofa
On tonight's Friday Night With Jonathan Ross on BBC One, there's a surprise interloper when the king of the dance floor Bruce Forsyth tries to hijack the show along with Strictly Come Dancing co-host Tess Daly.
Rock is a Christmas free zone
Whilst radio stations across the globe are celebrating the festive season, 96.3 Rock Radio, Scotland’s first classic Rock station is banning any mention of Christmas.
Radio 1 presents the Foo Fighters at Wembley
BBC Radio 1's Jo Whiley has announced a very special gig – Radio 1 Presents Foo Fighters live at Wembley Stadium. On Saturday 7 June 2008, Radio 1 will present one of the biggest bands in the world live from one of the world's most famous stadiums. This is Radio 1's first gig at the stadium.
Parkinson - The final conversation
The party celebrations can begin with this unforgettable show where Michael Parkinson has personally picked each guest to ensure a once in a lifetime classic line up.
BBC promises a Christmas of unmissable TV
This Christmas, BBC Television promises the very best in holiday entertainment including gripping drama with Doctor Who, hilarious comedy in Extras and dazzling entertainment in a Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special on BBC One; mesmerising opera and dance on BBC Two and BBC Four; a groundbreaking retelling of the Christmas story in Liverpool Nativity on BBC Three; as well as a full and fun schedule on CBBC and CBeebies to keep the children entertained.
BBC Four unveils new drama season
Phil Davis, Trevor Eve, Jason Isaccs and Ken Stott are to star in a season of new one-off dramas for BBC Four revealing the stories behind some of Britain’s best loved television entertainers, and their achievements.
MI6 opens its doors for first time to Radio 1's Newsbeat
A reporter from BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat has become the first journalist to record an
Ken Stott to play Tony Hancock in new drama
Ken Stott (Rebus, Messiah) is to play troubled comic genius Tony Hancock in a new BBC Four drama entitled Hancock & Joan. Also starring Maxine Peake (Cinderella, Shameless) as Joan, this one-off poignant drama charts the final year of Hancock's life and the love affair with his best friend's wife, his battle with drink and his final fateful series in Australia.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next Harry Potter movie
Warner Home Video and Microsoft are offering one lucky Harry Potter fan a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of motion picture history - the chance to appear in the next movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Led Zeppelin launch official website
Ledzeppelin.com will be the ultimate online destination for all Led Zeppelin fans, old and new. As well as keeping the world up to date on Led Zeppelin’s activities, the site will give fans a chance to explore the band’s history and music within a goldmine of information, photos, Official Merchandise and multimedia content.
Dirty Dancing released as video game
Dirty Dancing, the official game based on the hit movie, is now available for purchase across Europe and North America. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the movie, fans can now step back into the year 1963 and encounter the world of their favourite film.
BBC One explores the mystery of Madeleine McCann
A member of the ‘Tapas 9’ will talk publicly for the first time about the night Madeleine McCann disappeared, on a BBC One Panorama Special tonight. Jane Tanner defends the party's decision not to talk to the media during the past six months – and insists that they have done everything asked of them by the Portuguese police.