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Sir Michael Palin has said he loved recording his new role in The Simpsons – and it was like going to Buckingham Palace.

Kate Garraway has told how her garden has become a source of solace since her husband became seriously ill with coronavirus.

The BBC has unveiled a first-look image of what will be one of its most popular Christmas TV offerings.

Jools Holland says the Government must support musicians, who cannot work even if they want to.

John Lennon’s killer has apologised to the singer’s widow, Yoko Ono, saying he thinks about the “despicable act” all the time and accepts he may spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Sir Mick Jagger has a place in the British Museum’s new Tantra exhibition – but not thanks to his lothario reputation.

An early script from seminal Hollywood film The Godfather and a painting from Impressionist Pierre-August Renoir are among the items going under the hammer as part of an auction of famed movie producer Robert Evans’ estate.

Ed Sheeran’s first demo – love songs recorded at the age of 13 – is going under the hammer.

Kylie Minogue says she “didn’t do very well” keeping fit in lockdown – with cleaning and gardening taking up most physical effort.

Tom Cruise’s Top Gun Helmet, Darth Vader’s costume and Will Ferrell’s Anchorman suit are among a trove of Hollywood items going under the hammer.

An unheard track by Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr recorded after the Beatles split is heading for auction.

Blackadder star Tony Robinson has complained that older people have been “incarcerated” and “forgotten” during the coronavirus pandemic.

Imelda Staunton says she is not thinking about her new role as the Queen just yet.

Derry Girls star Siobhan McSweeney says she has been left with an “aftermath of anxiety” after a devastating fire at her home.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy has said he “understands” Sports Relief’s decision to relocate an upcoming challenge over coronavirus concerns but that he is used to being in “disaster zones”.

Stage star Michael Ball says audience members are putting performers in danger with their mobile phone use.

A composition by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin recorded when he was just 12 is up for sale after being discovered by a schoolmate.

John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam have said farewell to their fellow Python Terry Jones at the comedy giant’s funeral.