BBC EastEnders in chaos as rodent infestation wreaks havoc on £87million set

If you thought summer was finally here, think again! The BBC's Tomasz Schafernaker has explained what the weather's going to look this week - and it's not more sunny days like the ones we've just had. In fact, the popular forecaster has warned there's "no heat on the way" - and something "a little unusual" is arriving on Wednesday as the warm weather you'd expect to see in July just isn't being delivered.

Naman Ramachandran From accountant to acting powerhouse, Indian actor Vijay Sethupathi‘s 50-film journey has been anything but ordinary. The actor’s 50th film, the Tamil-language “Maharaja,” written and directed by Nithilan Saminathan (“Kurangu Bommai”), is an action-packed saga that blends thriller elements with family drama and has a father-daughter relationship at its core. It has emerged as one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year.

Elinor Lawless is no stranger to medical dramas. The star from Draperstown in County Derry joined the cast of long-standing BBC One show, Casualty, as Dr Stevie Nash back in 2021 – a consultant with a dark past who's out for revenge against her new colleagues. Elinor's arrival on Casualty came at a significant time, as the beloved medical drama marked its 35th anniversary.

EastEnders star Angela Wynter teased the return of familiar face despite being killed off. Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) was murdered by Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) last Christmas as the mechanic was about to strangle fiancee Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) in the Queen Vic. Sharon discovered Keanu had a role to play in her son Albie’s kidnapping but she later confessed to him that he was not Albie’s father, as the his dad is actually Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden).

EastEnders has welcomed a fresh face to the Mitchell family, with Elijah Holloway stepping into the role of Harry Mitchell. The BBC soap this week saw Stevie Mitchell's second family, including Teddy, Harry, and Barney, making their entrance to Albert Square, with acting heavyweight Roland Manookian cast as Teddy, while Elijah and Lewis Bridgeman fill the roles of Harry and Barney. Elijah, portraying Harry, teased what viewers can expect from his character: "Harry has a lot of charm and swagger, but he's got a bit of a temper, too.

Glastonbury festival is back for another year, taking place in Somerset between June 26 and June 30. Some 200,000 attendees will descend on Worthy Farm to see a selection of the world's best music artists.

Thania Garcia French-born, Spanish-based artist Manu Chao is set to release his next album — and his first since 2007 — on Sept. 20. The upcoming new project, “Viva Tu,” is said to be “inspired by his travels and people’s daily lives,” with songs in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English, with collaborations from Willie Nelson on “Heaven’s Bad Day” and French singer Laeti on “Tu Te Vas.” Chao shared the album’s second single, “São Paulo Motoboy,” just one month after the May release of the title song.

Watch out, Taylor Swift! Someone brought out an even MORE adorable co-performer!

EastEnders' very own Lacey Turner, famed for her role as Stacey Slater, isn't the only star in her family to grace the BBC One soap. Rocketing to fame in 2004 as the feisty Stacey Slater, Lacey quickly became a fan favourite with her captivating performances and gripping storylines. Lacey's portrayal of Stacey has seen her character tackle some intense plots, from grappling with bipolar disorder to being embroiled in murder - it's been a rollercoaster ride in Albert Square for her.

EastEnders' Freddie Slater, played by Bobby Brazier, might be heading for a "throuple'" situation on the popular BBC One soap. Freddie, who first graced our screens in 2022 as the son of soap legend Little Mo (Kacey Ainsworth), has quickly become a fan favourite.

Alanis Morissette sang the Canadian and US national anthems at the Stanley Cup final last night (June 24).The Canadian singer-songwriter performed renditions of ‘O Canada’ and ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ ahead of Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers’ NHL showdown. You can view footage of both below.The Panthers went on to beat the Oilers 2-1 in Florida to take the series after seven matches.

Shifty Shellshock AKA Seth Binzer, the lead singer of Crazy Town, whose 2000 song “Butterfly” became an anthem, has died aged 49.

This week’s 20 Questions on Deadline guest is Seth Meyers.

Swept Away, the new musical featuring the music of folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, will begin performances at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre on Tuesday, October 29 with an opening set for Tuesday, November 19.

Tyler Bergantino and Gabby Gonzalez have all eyes on their new relationship after meeting in a video filmed for TikTok just a few weeks ago!

Stephen Merchant has hilariously been banned from the High and Mighty clothes store after he criticised its extra-large products.The towering 'The Office' co-creator, who is 6ft 7in, found himself barred by the chain's staff following his less-than-flattering comments about their range in a Time Out interview. He discovered his ban when someone from the costume department on one of his shows went to buy outfits for him and told a shop assistant: "I'm buying these for an actor." In a Sunday Express article, Stephen shared the laughable moment: "The woman behind the counter said, 'Which actor?'... 'Is it him?' She pulled out a copy of the Time Out interview and said, 'We're not selling clothes to him.'" OK! has reached out to High and Mighty for comment.

EastEnders actress Bonnie Langford is back on our screens in Doctor Who – a role she first played four decades ago.The star says she's happy to be back, but went through a sad phase in her life when she separated from her husband in 2015.The 59 year old national treasure parted ways with actor Paul Grunert in 2015 after they "fell out of love" following two decades of marriage.The pair, who share a daughter, tied the knot in 1995 in Mauritius, reports the Express. In April 2015, Bonnie, who also played Carmel Kazemi in EastEnders, cited "unreasonable behaviour" in documents submitted at a court in London's Holborn.

EastEnders fans have been left devastated after the show said a final farewell to character Keanu Taylor after he was killed off. Fans took to social media to brand the move a 'mistake' as they expressed their sadness at seeing Danny Walters' role on the show come to an end.Thursday’s episode of the BBC soap on June 13 showed the funeral of Keanu, who was murdered last Christmas.The official EastEnders account posted one last farewell to the star, stating: "Tonight we said a final farewell to Keanu Taylor. He’ll be hugely missed but not forgotten.Take a look back at some of his most memorable moments on The Square." Viewers were quick to show their disappointment and sadness over the decision in the comments section, with one person writing: “A terrible mistake to get rid of him.” "So sad, cried through the epi.

Actress Bonnie Langford, 59, who played Carmel Kazemi on EastEnders for three years until she left in 2018, has hinted she may be returning to Albert Square as part of EastEnders ’ 40th anniversary celebrations next year. The soap launched in February 1985, and there are plans for former cast members to return to Walford in 2025 for the ruby anniversary. Speaking to RadioTimes.com , Bonnie said: “Anything can happen, and this is the whole beauty of storytelling.

EastEnders fans were in for a treat on Thursday night as the drama unfolds around Keanu Taylor's funeral. In the episode, Sharon Watts is taken aback when she spots Karen Taylor at The Vic ahead of Keanu's funeral.