Twenty-six countries will perform live at the song contest final. See how they change the stage so quickly between each act.

Nicola Lambrianos, from Essex, sings backing vocals in the Lithuanian entry in the contest.

DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson maintained he only pushed Karl Poole and that it was self-defence.

Richard Sharp resigned as BBC chairman last month, after failing to disclose dealings with Boris Johnson.

Five heritage craft skills including cricket ball making have disappeared, new research shows

Brotherhood of Man won the contest in 1976 and went on to a long career in pop.

A new staging of As You Like It will challenge stereotypes of ageing, said the RSC.

Disney says it will link Hulu and Disney+ services in a “one-app experience” for users in the US.

Armstrong found success in the 2000s documenting the ups and downs of motherhood on her “Dooce” blog.

Eurovision in Liverpool is already a jubilant celebration but the picture in Ukraine is worlds apart.

US journalist Chloe Kim reacts to some of the song contest’s most memorable performances.

For the second time this week, viewers will pick 10 acts to make it through to Saturday’s final.

How Ukraine’s 2016 Eurovision winner Jamala saved traditional Crimean folk songs from the war.

The bookmaker’s favourite could be the first woman to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice.

Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg takes a brief break from the day job to indulge his musical passion.

The former newspaper editor tells the BBC phone hacking is wrong and “shouldn’t have been happening”.

The prince said Ms Davy decided “a royal life was not for her”, as his High Court case against Mirror Group Newspapers begins.

Lucy Edwards lost her vision 10 years ago and will describe iconic moments from the song contest.

The story of the iconic 1980s band behind Relax and Two Tribes is to be made into a film musical.

Watch a man in a lime green outfit get mistaken for Finland’s Eurovision entry.

The publisher apologises to the prince for unlawful information gathering as the trial begins.

The actress and comedian will reveal the UK jury’s favourite acts during Saturday’s grand final.

The veteran Hollywood star revealed the news while promoting his new film, About My Father.

The former Fox host says a new version of his show is coming to the social media platform.

Tributes pour in for Arman Soldin, killed while reporting from the war zone near Bakhmut.

Jamie McLoughlin explores how the song contest has been a support to the community for decades.

The Austrian duo are among this year’s favourites, with a song about being possessed by a dead poet.

Fans give their views on this year’s host city as they join locals for the 2023 song contest.

Australian journalist Cheng Lei’s partner tells the BBC he hopes for an end to her “awful situation”.

The controversial comedian, who had his show pulled in 2022, has dubbed his gigs “Last Year’s Show”.