The 85-year-old also tells the BBC he hopes to play Gandalf in the new Lord of the Rings film.

The United Arab Emirates is accused of having links to a paramilitary group, in Sudan, suspected of genocide.

The culture secretary has called the selling of Oasis tickets at “vastly inflated” prices “depressing”.

A group of Barry-based volunteers spotted Ruth Jones as she had lunch at the famous Marco’s cafe.

Radio presenters Tony Blackburn and Ken Bruce lead tributes to their friend and colleague.

Radio presenters Tony Blackburn and Ken Bruce lead tributes to their friend and colleague.

Fans complained they felt ripped off and frustrated after facing long online queues and surge pricing.

After tickets for the band’s reunion went on sale this weekend, how much do the Gallaghers stand to make?

After tickets for the band’s reunion went on sale this weekend, how much do the Gallaghers stand to make?

One van was destroyed by the fire, and most of a car and lorry were damaged at a film set in Silvertown.

One van was destroyed by the fire, and most of a car and lorry were damaged at a film set in Silvertown.

The New Yorker, who has collaborated with artists like Mariah Carey, collapsed during a gig in Connecticut.

The New Yorker, who has collaborated with artists like Mariah Carey, collapsed during a gig in Connecticut.

Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster and others are arguing Florida’s law violates free speech.

Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster and others are arguing Florida’s law violates free speech.

Five people, including an alleged dealer known as the “Ketamine Queen”, have been charged over Friends star’s death.

Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star’s death in Los Angeles last year.

Some fans faced difficulties accessing websites selling tickets for the band’s comeback gigs in the UK and Ireland next year.

A group of artists say the project presented “challenges” around pay, support and representation.

With his song Big Dawgs, Hanumankind has fast become a name to reckon with in the global hip-hop scene.

A new generation who were too young to see their idols the first time around are excited about the reunion.

A group of artists say the project presented “challenges” around pay, support and representation.

There is a two-year waiting list to rent and run The Open Book in Scotland’s national book town.

The first batch of tickets for reunion gigs go on sale with some relisted for £6,000.

The actress plays troubled opera singer Maria Callas in Maria, which has had its premiere in Venice.

The actress plays troubled opera singer Maria Callas in Maria, which has had its premiere in Venice.

A draft letter from the borough council says the programme is a “kick in the teeth” for the town.

A draft letter from the borough council says the programme is a “kick in the teeth” for the town.

Glynis Johns was buried in Burry Port after using the town for “respite” at the height of her fame.

Actor Rhiannon May on exploring Beethoven’s deafness in the Aurora Orchestra’s BBC Proms performance.