ITV Profits Tumble By 32% But Green Shoots In Production Division As Broadcaster Kicks Off “Strategic Restructuring & Efficiency Programme”

Michael McIntyre has won the nation's hearts with his cheeky grin and flawless comedic timing.The London comedian, 47, is no stranger to fame as he has been entertaining audiences across the UK for 15 years and even earned the title of highest-grossing stand up comedian in the world back in 2012. Recently, he's been entertaining us on Saturday nights with his star-studded show, The Wheel, which is full of laughs for all ages. But what does Michael do when he's not making us giggle? Let's take a peek at his life off stage...

Following the axing of Top Gear, hosts Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris have set their sights on their next TV project.The duo - who hosted Top Gear with Fredie Flintoff - are set to reunite in new BBC series Chris & Paddy: Roadtrip. Paddy, 50, and Chris, 49, will head out on new adventures across Europe in the programme, which will reportedly kick off in spring, according to The Sun.

Cricketing legend Freddie Flintoff has been pictured as he prepares for a TV comeback following his Top Gear horror crash.

Oasis‘ debut UK tour, it’s been revealed that only six of the venues they played remain open today.In a new report from the BBC, nine of the 15 venues from Oasis’ 1994 tour for ‘Supersonic’ have now stopped putting on gigs or have closed. This includes the recently shut Moles in Bath, which closed last December after a 45-year run.

When it comes to keeping the momentum for storytelling, writers from hit shows such as True Detective: Night Country, Irish hit dramedy Faithless and British superhero comedy Extraordinary all have different approaches for making returnable television series. 

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning for easyJet customers as he warns frequent flyers to "act quick" if they want to take advantage of some cheap flights.

The BBC has a duty to “be nice” amid the fraught debate about transgender rights, according to the UK broadcaster’s director general.

Prepare for new swashbuckling adventures as “The Three Musketeers – Part 2: Milday” has dropped courtesy of distributor Samuel Goldwyn Films. The second installment in a new string of epic action-adventure films adapts the classic French daring and romance novels by author Alexandre Dumas.

As far as the next James Bond is concerned, it seems the name’s Taylor-Johnson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Or at least that’s what British tabloid The Sun would have us believe.

The premiere date for Doctor Who is here!

Liam Gallagher and John Squire kicked off their joint UK and Ireland headline tour last night (March 13) – check out footage and see the full setlist below.The former Oasis frontman and ex-Stone Roses guitarist played an 11-song set at the legendary Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, Scotland where they showcased their collaborative debut album in full.Additionally, the pair and their backing band treated the crowd to a cover of The Rolling Stones‘ classic 1968 single ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ to round off the evening.

Manchester City travel to Liverpool for what could be a thrilling match on Sunday afternoon, which could be a game-changer in the Premier League title race.

It looks like Tessa Thompson might have a new man in her life!

Ellise Shafer A defamation trial against controversial director Roman Polanski is underway in Paris. The 90-year-old Franco-Polish filmmaker is being sued by British actor Charlotte Lewis, who is claiming he defamed her by calling her sexual assault allegations against him a “heinous lie” in a 2019 interview with Paris Match magazine. Lewis first came forward with her allegations against Polanski in 2010, alleging that the director had sexually assaulted her in Paris in 1983, when she was 16 years old.

TV star and much-loved darts commentator Tony Green, known for his role on nostalgic ITV show Bullseye, has sadly passed away at the age of 85 after losing his battle with Alzheimer's disease.Tony, who was born in Hull, became a household name when he teamed up with Jim Bowen - who passed away in 2018 - on the darts show, bringing joy to sports fans on our screens for an impressive 13 years. Alongside Jim and Sid Waddell, Tony was the voice of a generation for darts fans.The upsetting news of Tony's passing was shared on the Bullseye Facebook page, which wrote: "It's with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend and much loved colleague Mr Tony Green.Tony passed away peacefully today after a long battle with Alzheimer's." "Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Tony's family, who we hold such affection for, to all of Tony friends and those who were lucky enough to work with him.Thank you Tony for all the memories, all the laughs (and trust us there were many! ) and all the special times filming Bullseye together.

“Tough choices and hard decisions” are to come at the BBC. That is the verdict of new Chair Samir Shah, who kicked off his tenure today by setting his stall out in an all-staff email that urged greater diversity of “class and thought” in the corporation’s news coverage.

Paddy McGuinness has revealed he’s not spoken to his former Top Gear co-host Freddie Flintoff in months following his horror crash.The 46-year-old cricket star had a brush with death after crashing in an open-topped Morgan Super 3 car, which had no airbags.The smash took place in December 2022 while Freddie was filming a segment for the BBC motoring show. Freddie’s vehicle spun out of control while going at 130mph, leaving him with severe facial injuries and several broken ribs.Top Gear was taken off air following the near-fatal incident, with Paddy confessing that he’s struggled to get in touch with Freddie following the accident.

Naman Ramachandran BBC Studios has bought British broadcaster ITV‘s 50% stake in streamer BritBox International for £255 million ($322 million), the companies revealed on Friday. The streamer was founded in 2017 as a joint venture between BBC Studios, which is the commercial arm of the British broadcaster, and ITV. “The transaction will provide net proceeds including loan repayments and accrued dividends and after tax of around £235 million,” the companies said.

Dave Myers’ widow Liliana has paid tribute to her “wonderful, brave” husband after his death. The TV cook, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, passed away aged 66 according to a statement on Thursday (February 29) from his co-star Si King on social media.

Austin Butler and Tom Hardy’s upcoming film, The Bikeriders, has arrived – check it out below.From Midnight Special writer and director Jeff Nichols, the film was due to arrive last year but was put on hold due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.The official synopsis for the film from Focus Features reads: “The Bikeriders follows the rise of a midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals. Seen through the lives of its members, the club evolves over a decade from a gathering place for local outsiders into a more sinister gang, threatening the original group’s unique way of life.”The story is centred around the character of Benny (played by Butler), who joins The Vandals.