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Martin Freeman on why he came back for series two of The Responder

Martin Freeman on why he came back for series two of The Responder

Much Ado About Nothing at the Globe: a joyful, sunkissed production

Much Ado About Nothing at the Globe: a joyful, sunkissed production

Meet Bella Maclean star of London Tide and Jilly Cooper's Rivals

Meet Bella Maclean star of London Tide and Jilly Cooper's Rivals

Baby Reindeer: has the hit show changed TV for good?

Baby Reindeer: has the hit show changed TV for good?

Dua Lipa - Radical Optimism: some real dance pop gems

Dua Lipa - Radical Optimism: some real dance pop gems

Zendaya: From painfully shy child to this generation's leading lady

Zendaya: From painfully shy child to this generation's leading lady

The Emmy-winning star overcame her shyness with help from the performing arts – now she’s the toast of Hollywood

London's culture scene needs our support now more than ever

London's culture scene needs our support now more than ever

Lana Del Rey leads Garden Of Time fashion at Met Gala 2024

Lana Del Rey leads Garden Of Time fashion at Met Gala 2024

Zendaya ‘reawakens fashion’ with striking Maison Margiela gown at Met Gala

Zendaya ‘reawakens fashion’ with striking Maison Margiela gown at Met Gala

Dua Lipa will celebrate mother’s birthday on day she performs at Glastonbury

Dua Lipa will celebrate mother’s birthday on day she performs at Glastonbury

Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst performs in Malmo amid Palestinian protest

Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst performs in Malmo amid Palestinian protest

Abba pop-up museum in Malmo sees group’s Dolce & Gabbana looks on display

Abba pop-up museum in Malmo sees group’s Dolce & Gabbana looks on display

Olly Alexander reveals his mother has given him good luck charm for Eurovision

Olly Alexander reveals his mother has given him good luck charm for Eurovision

George Michael’s Careless Whisper retains top spot in poll of favourite songs

Music George Michael’s Careless Whisper retains top spot in poll of favourite songs

Lily Allen mistakenly harboured resentment for Elton John due to letter error

Lily Allen mistakenly harboured resentment for Elton John due to letter error

Eurovision ‘favourite for the win’ says they don’t feel any pressure

Eurovision ‘favourite for the win’ says they don’t feel any pressure

UK’s Olly Alexander more likely to finish with no points than win – betting firm

UK’s Olly Alexander more likely to finish with no points than win – betting firm

Mike Nolan reveals reason he is leaving The Fizz

Mike Nolan reveals reason he is leaving The Fizz

Lord Of The Rings star Elijah Wood remembers ‘our king’ Bernard Hill

Lord Of The Rings star Elijah Wood remembers ‘our king’ Bernard Hill

The Responder S2 on BBC One: Martin Freeman has never been better

The Responder S2 on BBC One: Martin Freeman has never been better

Spin-off of Eurovision winners Bucks Fizz announce departure of member

Spin-off of Eurovision winners Bucks Fizz announce departure of member

I Kissed a Girl on BBC Three: quietly refreshing

I Kissed a Girl on BBC Three: quietly refreshing

Take That fans ‘angry’ as seats for concert change in arena move

Take That fans ‘angry’ as seats for concert change in arena move

Co-op Live stress will be ‘long forgotten’ once venue opens – concert promoter

Co-op Live stress will be ‘long forgotten’ once venue opens – concert promoter

A Different Class: Oisín McKenna on moving up to the middle

A Different Class: Oisín McKenna on moving up to the middle

Bruce Springsteen tells Cardiff to ‘get ready’ as he begins European leg of tour

Bruce Springsteen tells Cardiff to ‘get ready’ as he begins European leg of tour

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie performs at Manchester AO Arena after Co-op Live chaos

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie performs at Manchester AO Arena after Co-op Live chaos

Irish Eurovision entry Bambie Thug was in hospital after eating ‘bad shellfish’

Irish Eurovision entry Bambie Thug was in hospital after eating ‘bad shellfish’

Ed Sheeran invites Ipswich players on night out after Premier League promotion

Ed Sheeran invites Ipswich players on night out after Premier League promotion

Singer ‘still on a high’ after replacing Olly Murs in Glasgow at last minute

Singer ‘still on a high’ after replacing Olly Murs in Glasgow at last minute

Mick Jagger starts feud with Republican governor at New Orleans gig

Mick Jagger starts feud with Republican governor at New Orleans gig

Sugababes feel 'blessed' by their legacy as they tease new music

Sugababes feel 'blessed' by their legacy as they tease new music

Who's starring in the new series of Doctor Who? From Ncuti Gatwa

Who's starring in the new series of Doctor Who? From Ncuti Gatwa

Bambie Thug promises they will ‘stand out’ to make Eurovision final

Bambie Thug promises they will ‘stand out’ to make Eurovision final

Abba: Against the Odds review: a slick retelling of pop's pioneers

Abba: Against the Odds review: a slick retelling of pop's pioneers

Olly Murs apologises for last-minute show cancellation in Glasgow

Olly Murs apologises for last-minute show cancellation in Glasgow

Frankie Valli says Jersey Boys was ‘one of the hardest things I’ve ever done’

Frankie Valli says Jersey Boys was ‘one of the hardest things I’ve ever done’

Hall & Oates confirm split following ongoing legal dispute

Hall & Oates confirm split following ongoing legal dispute

Dame Joanna Lumley will announce who UK gives ‘douze points’ at Eurovision

Dame Joanna Lumley will announce who UK gives ‘douze points’ at Eurovision

Be gay, do crime! A brief history of the lesbian thriller

Be gay, do crime! A brief history of the lesbian thriller

Emily In Paris confirms season four release date

Emily In Paris confirms season four release date

Smithy and Nessa tipped to get married in Gavin and Stacey special

Smithy and Nessa tipped to get married in Gavin and Stacey special

How much are Billie Eilish UK tickets?

How much are Billie Eilish UK tickets?

Sean Ono Lennon says collaboration with James McCartney came about ‘naturally’

Sean Ono Lennon says collaboration with James McCartney came about ‘naturally’

Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac to star in new vampire thriller

Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac to star in new vampire thriller

The 9 best Gavin and Stacey moments

The 9 best Gavin and Stacey moments

Co-op Live Arena: Which gigs have been cancelled?

Co-op Live Arena: Which gigs have been cancelled?

Fall Guy to Furiosa: the best films to see at the cinema in May

Fall Guy to Furiosa: the best films to see at the cinema in May

The best free exhibitions in London right now: culture at no cost

The best free exhibitions in London right now: culture at no cost

Is Dua Lipa the most political popstar we have right now?

Is Dua Lipa the most political popstar we have right now?

Toby Stephens joins The Split for Spanish wedding special

Toby Stephens joins The Split for Spanish wedding special

Olivia Dean at the Eventim Apollo: a superstar in waiting

Olivia Dean at the Eventim Apollo: a superstar in waiting

The Cherry Orchard at the Donmar: utterly captivating

The Cherry Orchard at the Donmar: utterly captivating

What to expect from Clarkson's Farm season three

What to expect from Clarkson's Farm season three

Best PlayStation Vita games to play in 2024

Best PlayStation Vita games to play in 2024

Royal Harpist Alis Huws signs record deal

Royal Harpist Alis Huws signs record deal

Planet Of The Apes star Kevin Durand says original film inspired acting career

Planet Of The Apes star Kevin Durand says original film inspired acting career