‘I watched a soap for the first time aged 27, here’s what I thought’
With EastEnders celebrating its 40th anniversary, I decided it was time to give soap operas a chance.
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‘I watched a soap for the first time aged 27, here’s what I thought’
With EastEnders celebrating its 40th anniversary, I decided it was time to give soap operas a chance.
Conclave and The Brutalist win big at the Baftas
Pope drama and immigration epic win four apiece; there are also wins for Zoe Saldana and Mikey Madison.
Baftas 2025: Watch the big moments in 100 seconds
Papal drama Conclave and immigration epic The Brutalist came away as big winners on the British film industry’s biggest night.
In pictures: Stars on the red carpet for Bafta Film Awards
Stars including Cynthia Erivo, Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody and Ariana Grande were in their finest outfits.
Baftas 2025: The winners list in full
The winners of the stars and films at the Bafta Film Awards, celebrating the best in big screen action over the past 12 months, have been revealed.
Baftas 2025: The winners list in full
The winners of the stars and films at the Bafta Film Awards, celebrating the best in big screen action over the past 12 months, have been revealed.
Conclave and The Brutalist win big at the Baftas
Pope drama and immigration epic win four apiece; there are also wins for Zoe Saldana and Mikey Madison.
Sam Fender’s new album drops, and The White Lotus is back: What to stream this week
Other highlights this week include EastEnders turning 40, Tate McRae’s new album, and the release of Avowed.
Sam Fender’s new album drops, and The White Lotus is back: What to stream this week
Other highlights this week include EastEnders turning 40, Tate McRae’s new album, and the release of Avowed.
‘I didn’t believe it’: Warwick Davis on receiving Bafta fellowship
Actor and TV presenter Warwick Davis has received this year’s Bafta fellowship – the British Academy’s highest honour.
In pictures: Stars on the red carpet for Bafta Film Awards
Stars including Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce were in their finest outfits.
Drake to headline Wireless festival on all three days
Performing in London, it will be the One Dance hitmaker’s first UK outing in six years.
Drake to headline Wireless festival on all three days
Performing in London, it will be the One Dance hitmaker’s first UK outing in six years.
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead
Kim began her career as a child actor and was seen as one of the country’s most promising actresses.
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead
Kim began her career as a child actor and was seen as one of the country’s most promising actresses.
How EastEnders was made, from ‘doof doofs’ to Angie and Den
Archive documents show Manchester and Birmingham were considered as alternative settings for the soap.
How EastEnders was made, from ‘doof doofs’ to Angie and Den
Archive documents show Manchester and Birmingham were considered as alternative settings for the soap.
‘Montoya, por favor!’: Inside the Spanish reality show that broke the internet
As clips from Spain’s Temptation Island go viral, the BBC speaks to the show’s executive producer.
‘Montoya, por favor!’: Inside the Spanish reality show that broke the internet
As clips from Spain’s Temptation Island go viral, the BBC speaks to the show’s executive producer.
Everything you need to know before the Bafta Film Awards
Mikey Madison, Demi Moore and Ariana Grande are among the stars expected at the ceremony on Sunday.
Netflix moves Bafta afterparty after hotel fire
The streaming giant will now hold its event on Sunday night at The Twenty Two, a luxury London hotel.
Netflix moves Bafta afterparty after hotel fire
The streaming giant will now hold its event on Sunday night at The Twenty Two, a luxury London hotel.
Laura Whitmore shares final messages from Caroline Flack
The TV presenter posted screenshots of the exchanges on the fifth anniversary of Flack’s death.
Laura Whitmore shares final messages from Caroline Flack
The TV presenter posted screenshots of the exchanges on the fifth anniversary of Flack’s death.
‘There’s a line’: Comedians on whether Peter Kay was right to throw out hecklers
After the star kicked two fans out, we speak to UK comics about the “chaos” and “magic” of heckling.
‘There’s a line’: Comedians on whether Peter Kay was right to throw out hecklers
After the star kicked two fans out, we speak to UK comics about the “chaos” and “magic” of heckling.
Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs
An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim.
Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs
An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim.
‘There’s a line’: Comedians on whether Peter Kay was right to throw out hecklers
After the star kicked two fans out, we speak to UK comics about the “chaos” and “magic” of heckling.
