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Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left thrilled as some of the show's stars were seen reuniting - some for the first time since the UK tour earlier this year and others since the 2023 series wrapped back in December.

Race Across the World is back on BBC One, and among the five teams of two are Londoner Eugenie and her daughter Isabel.The contestants will be pushed to their physical and emotional limits as they leave behind smartphones, internet access and bank cards to cross six seas and eight borders from northernmost Japan.The first team to reach the final destination bags a £20,000 cash prize. Eugenie, 60, hails from Barking and is a teacher, while her daughter Isabel, 25, from Birmingham, is a trainee clinical scientist.They hope that the experience will bring them closer together, despite admitting that their relationship can be fiery at times.

BBC Breakfast viewers were quick to express their concern for show hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent during Wednesday’s broadcast (10 April) when the pair appeared to be battling with “croaky voices” while trying present the flagship morning show. Both presenters greeted fans tuning in at home to the latest news and updates hitting the headlines, while Nina Warhurst delivered the business news to anyone heading off to work.

Welcome to ElectionLine’s A View From Abroad series, in which we speak with media figures who don’t live in America but keep a close eye on its politics. Every few weeks, these smart observers will provide a unique perspective on what promises to be a fraught and unpredictable campaign for the White House. This week, our interview is with Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel, the former BBC presenters who now host podcast The News Agents – USA.

Welcome to , Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films making noise in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track. So we’re going to do the hard work for you.

EXCLUSIVE: Keep your eyes peeled for how Sunday’s extended episode of Bluey performs — its success just might decide whether TV’s most famous heeler dog family step foot in the feature film world.

The BBC‘s news operation in India has formally split in two, as the UK broadcast organization seeks to comply with local media rules.

Naman Ramachandran The BBC‘s news operations in India have been effectively divided from Wednesday with the launch of Collective Newsroom. Collective Newsroom was formed in December 2023 in order to comply with India’s strict foreign direct investment (FDI) in media rules. The Indian government’s cap on FDI in digital news outfits is 26%.

Detectives are continuing to question a man on suspicion of murder after a 'wonderful' mum was stabbed to death in Bradford.

The lives of nine soap stars will be explored in a new reality series on ITVBe. Drama Queens, which launches this week, is based in Manchester and the North West and follows the lives of female actresses from Britain's biggest soap operas.

Stacey Solomon can't quite believe her own success right now as she's set to return to screens in a major move following the recent end of Sort Your Life Out. The popular BBC One show aired the final episode of its third series last week.

EXCLUSIVE: BBC News is close to crowning its first royal editor after narrowing the field of candidates down to a final two.

The devastated mother of a woman from Oldham who was stabbed to death as she pushed her baby in a pram down the street 'cannot stop crying'.

Crimewatch host Rav Wilding has announced that he and wife Jill Morgan have secretly split after more than a decade together.The TV personality, who is also known for his role on BBC's Morning Live, took to social media to address the rumours about his marriage, sharing a heartfelt message with his followers.The 46 year old, who welcomed a daughter with Jill in 2020, expressed that they had amicably parted ways last year and are now focusing on co-parenting their beloved child. In a candid Instagram post, Rav wrote: "For those asking questions myself and Jill amicably separated last year.

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright looked 'distant' and 'tense' as they took a stroll together in Sydney, where Michelle is currently filming the second series of BBC's Ten Pound Poms. Her loyal husband of nine years Mark, 37, flew out to Australia to spend some time with Michelle, 36, between her filming schedule, but the pair appeared to be downcast as they engaged in deep conversation during a walk in the country's capital city.

Gemma Atkinson appeared to be feeling emotional as she watched Gorka Marquez being the doting day while enjoying the last of their holiday. The couple have recently been soaking up the sun and the family time together with their two young - Mia and Thiago - children in Spain.

Michelle Keegan has been flooded with the same message as she shared an update following a rare public display of affection (PDA) with her husband Mark Wright while out in Australia.

An Antiques Roadshow guest was left gobsmacked after learning that her late father's sculpture could cover her mother's retirement costs, following a staggering valuation on the PBS show.

Calvin Harris, secretly listens to Taylor Swift‘s songs — the moment Harris, 40, is out of earshot.“As soon as my husband goes away, I listen to Taylor Swift,” Hope, 34, said on her BBC radio show “Going Home with Vick, Katie and Jamie” on Monday.“That’s just when I get my little fill — just a little fill,” the British radio personality continued, prompting laughter from Katie Thistleton, 34, and Jamie Laing. “Just a couple of songs, get it out of my system and then it’s done,” she added. Thistleton tries to be sensitive to the fact that her husband and the 14-time Grammy winner dated for 15 months between March 2015 and 2016.

Cat Deeley has shown off her stunning figure as she makes the most of her Easter break.The This Morning presenter, 47, enjoyed a relaxing swim in the sun as she donned a leopard print bikini. Cat looked sensational in her stylish swimwear and a diving mask. Sharing a video clip to her Instagram Story, she added the audio of Frank Ocean's song Pink + White.

Paul Fox, the British television executive who commissioned iconic shows such as The Two Ronnies and Parkinson, has died aged 98.

Dan Walker was left clapping back at Channel 5 viewers after some branded his appearance on the programme's latest news bulletin a 'disgrace'. The former BBC Breakfast host has been fronting Channel 5 News since June 2022, making his debut by reporting live from 10 Downing Street when then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Filming has begun on “Return to Paradise,” an Australian spin-off series of the global hit murder mystery franchise “Death in Paradise.” With filming in locations across Sydney and the Illawarra coastal region, the six-part whodunit is produced by BBC Studios Productions Australia with Red Planet Pictures for the ABC in association with the BBC. The BBC will screen the series on BBC One and iPlayer in the U.K.

It's been five years since Peter Kay 's Car Share last aired on BBC One, but fans of the comedy are always hoping for John and Kayleigh's return. Now star Sian Gibson - who plays Kayleigh in the comedy - has given an update on whether Car Share will ever be back on our screens. Sian - who is starring in new BBC comedy Mammoth - revealed that it's unlikely that we'll be getting any more Car Share as creator and co-star Peter is on tour.

Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga will be returning to Broadway in 2025.

The stars of Peaky Blinders are worth a lot of money!

Calvin Harris‘ wife Vick Hope is revealing whether her music preferences include her husband’s ex-girlfriend!

A new gripping drama has landed on Channel 5 bringing some familiar faces back to our TV screens. The four-part series starring Jill Halfpenny and Lee Ingleby airs from tonight (Monday, April 8) and has promised to leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

Alison Hammond is making waves in the TV world as she takes on a brand new role with the BBC, following her success on ITV's This Morning and Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off. It has also been announced that she will replace the late Paul O’Grady as the host of ITV’s For The Love Of Dogs.The bubbly presenter is now set to switch it up with a move to the BBC for an exciting new series where she'll be spending 48 hours with various celebrities.

Actor Simon Bird has been filming scenes for the return of a popular Channel 4 show in Stockport today.

Former EastEnders star Jake Wood made an admission as he gave an update on his latest project on Good Morning Britain.

Television producer and director Nicky Illis, who worked on Antiques Roadshow and was the long-term director of Fake or Fortune, has sadly died of cancer aged 53. Nicky, who also worked on Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie in 2022, first came into the industry back in the 1990s and went on to produce shows such as One Foot in the Past as well as The House Detectives. She is survived by her husband Seb, whom she married in 2012, and their two children.

Game Of Thrones.Compston, who is best-known for playing DS Steve Arnott in hit BBC series Line Of Duty spoke recently on his podcast, Restless Natives, with Daniel Portman, who played Podrick Payne in Game Of Thrones.Speaking on the hit HBO series, Compston said: “I auditioned for the pilot and not only did I never get that, I never got an audition again.”He continued: “That character died fairly quickly and I thought, ‘That’s good, maybe I’ll get in later’, [but] no.”Elsewhere in the episode, Compston spoke about the finale of Line Of Duty. He began: “I remember that final night.

CamelPhat and Armand Van Helden among the names.The event is due to take place in Ibiza on Friday, August 2, continuing the BBC station’s legacy on the party island.Joining the aforementioned acts on the bill are Alex Mills, Gorgon City, Ben Hemsley, Jazzy & Belters Only, Azzecca, sim0ne, Kelli-Leigh, D.O.D, Dom Dolla, Shermanology, LF System, Oden & Fatzo and Jess Bays.The performances will be held at music venue 528 Ibiza across two stages: Radio 1 Main Stage and Radio 1 Dance Stage.According to organisers, more huge artists are to be announced in the coming months.CamelPhat said in a statement: “Last year the vibe of the open air in a unique location alongside the energy of the crowd made for one of our favourite moments of 2023 and this year will be even better as we team up with R1 as the cherry on top.”the line up for radio 1 dance: ibiza 2024 is here ❤️‍

Fans of ITV's Vera were left seeking answers after the series 13 finale ended with a tribute to the late Julie Burnell.

A BBC iPlayer app is set to shut down for good tomorrow, with users on some devices blocked from watching shows.