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Lost Photos of Leigh Bowery & Lemmy's 80s Club Night

Rare, unseen photographs by David Koppel have surfaced, documenting an iconic 1980s collision of cultures: the flamboyant performance artist Leigh Bowery and Motörhead's legendary frontman Lemmy at London's Limelight club.

BBC's Gethin Jones Makes Dramatic Exit From Live Show

BBC Morning Live was thrown into chaos as presenter Gethin Jones abruptly left the studio mid-broadcast due to a sudden illness, leaving co-host Michelle Ackerley to helm the show alone. The unexpected exit sparked immediate concern for the popular presen

Charles Dance: BBC 'Running Scared' Over Strictly Scandal

Veteran actor Charles Dance launches a scathing critique of the BBC, accusing the corporation of being 'frightened' and mishandling the recent Gregg Wallace 'Strictly' controversy. Dive into the internal crisis shaking the world's largest broadcaster.

BBC Weather Presenter Jay Wynne Dies Aged 46

The BBC weather team and viewers are mourning the sudden loss of popular forecaster Jay Wynne, who has passed away at the age of 46. Colleagues pay heartfelt tribute.

London to host major new David Bowie Centre

A major new David Bowie Centre for the performing arts, featuring over 80,000 personal items from his legendary career, is set to open in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, transforming the V&A's collection into a public attraction.

David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust Archive Unveiled in London

A landmark exhibition in London opens the David Bowie Archive, revealing never-before-seen treasures from the Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane eras, including Major Tom's spacesuit and the iconic lightning bolt makeup design.

BBC's The Western Delivers 'Best Finale Ever'

The BBC's gritty drama 'The Western' has stunned audiences with what is being hailed as one of the most powerful and emotionally devastating television finales ever made, leaving viewers and critics in awe.

Farage Demands BBC Shake-Up With 'Reformist' Panel

Nigel Farage calls for a radical overhaul of the BBC, proposing a 'reformist' committee including Ann Widdecombe and David Starkey to address claims of institutional bias and restore impartiality.

BBC commissions fifth series of hit drama Waterloo Road

The BBC has officially greenlit a fifth series of the revived school-based drama 'Waterloo Road', promising more gripping storylines from Manchester. The popular show continues to resonate with audiences, tackling hard-hitting modern issues.

BBC Look North's Peter Levy Announces Departure from Show

Veteran BBC Look North presenter Peter Levy has announced his decision to step down after decades as the face of regional news for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and viewers.

Domhnall Gleeson Stars in New BBC Drama 'The Paper'

Acclaimed actor Domhnall Gleeson leads the cast of the BBC's intense new drama 'The Paper', delving into the cutthroat world of journalism, moral dilemmas, and the relentless pursuit of a breaking story.

BBC's Gethin Jones Off Air After Medical Emergency

BBC Morning Live viewers were left concerned as popular presenter Gethin Jones was unexpectedly absent from the show due to a sudden medical emergency, with co-host Helen Skelton providing an on-air explanation.

BBC axes period drama from iPlayer, shocking fans

The BBC has unexpectedly removed its acclaimed period drama 'The Way We Live Now' from iPlayer, sparking a major backlash from viewers. Discover why the Anthony Trollope adaptation was pulled and where you might still be able to stream it.

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