VIDEO: TV sitcom writer Carla Lane dies

Television writer Carla Lane, who created shows including 1980s Liverpool sitcom Bread, has died aged 87. VIDEO: TV sitcom writer Carla Lane dies

VIDEO: Lane was a 'classic 70s writer'

Nick Conway, who played Billy Boswell in the sitcom Bread, said Carla Lane was a classic sitcom writer of the 1970s. VIDEO: Lane was a 'classic 70s writer'

VIDEO: Disney's first lesbian couple?

New trailer for Finding Dory has people wondering if it features Disney Pixar's first lesbian couple VIDEO: Disney's first lesbian couple?

VIDEO: Building the world's smallest airport

Leading architects from across the globe are showcasing their ideas in Venice this week. VIDEO: Building the world's smallest airport

VIDEO: Could Zorbs solve housing shortage?

A team of young British architects are showcasing some new ideas in Venice about how to design and build comfortable homes, at a time of severe housing shortages. VIDEO: Could Zorbs solve housing shortage?

VIDEO: Masked Gary Barlow surprises shoppers

A Gary Barlow impersonator has surprised shoppers at Bristol's Cabot Circus, after he turned out to be the real Gary Barlow. Footage courtesy Gavyn Emery. VIDEO: Masked Gary Barlow surprises shoppers

VIDEO: Is this the biggest bouncy castle?

What is claimed to be the world's biggest bouncy castle has made its debut at a music festival. VIDEO: Is this the biggest bouncy castle?

VIDEO: 'Star-studded spectacular Shakespeare'

Screenwriter Russell T Davies is at the Hay Festival to talk about his reworking of A Midsummer Night's Dream. VIDEO: 'Star-studded spectacular Shakespeare'

VIDEO: Heard leaves court with bruised face

Amber Heard has left court in Los Angeles, where she was granted a restraining order against her estranged husband, Johnny Depp. VIDEO: Heard leaves court with bruised face

VIDEO: The artist subverting the selfie

David Henry Brown Jr, an artist based in New York City, says the punk ethic in his bizarre self-portraits mocks "the representation of every cliche, trope and stereotype on Instagram". VIDEO: The artist subverting the selfie

VIDEO: Booker winner on rejection and patois

Marlon James' novel based around the attempted assassination of Bob Marley saw him become the first Jamaican author to win the prestigious Man Booker Prize. VIDEO: Booker winner on rejection and patois

VIDEO: Young fans on Roald Dahl's weird words

The BBC asks some of Roald Dahl's biggest fans what they think of his language. VIDEO: Young fans on Roald Dahl's weird words

VIDEO: Washington gets a mural makeover

A neighbourhood in Washington has been made over with murals by both international and local artists. VIDEO: Washington gets a mural makeover

VIDEO: UK's oldest working theatre celebrated

The UK's oldest theatre, the Bristol Old Vic, celebrates its 250th birthday. VIDEO: UK's oldest working theatre celebrated

VIDEO: Tom Hiddleston's 'gift' of an education

Tom Hiddleston's tells tales at the ceremony crowning the winners of the BBC's 500 Words competition. VIDEO: Tom Hiddleston's 'gift' of an education

VIDEO: Star cast on Eisenberg's West End debut

Hollywood star Jesse Eisenberg brings his off Broadway hit The Spoils to the West End and stars alongside Game of Thrones actor Alfie Allen and The Big Bang Theory's Kunal Nayyar. VIDEO: Star cast on Eisenberg's West End debut

VIDEO: Inside this year's Architecture Biennale

This year's Architecture Biennale in Venice explores how buildings can be designed creatively and sustainably to improve the environment and our lives. VIDEO: Inside this year's Architecture Biennale

VIDEO: Film documents life of legendary snapper

A new documentary focuses on legendary New York fashion and celebrity photographer Rose Hartman. VIDEO: Film documents life of legendary snapper

VIDEO: 'We didn't need to change Top Gear'

Chris Evans says he is finally getting excited about his new job on Top Gear, ahead of the revamped show's first airing this weekend. VIDEO: 'We didn't need to change Top Gear'

VIDEO: Victorian classic given 50s twist

The sinister tale of Jekyll and Hyde is given a new twist in a dance production at the Old Vic. VIDEO: Victorian classic given 50s twist

VIDEO: Moment Chewbacca surprises classroom

Chewbacca surprises students at a Republic of Ireland primary on Monday. VIDEO: Moment Chewbacca surprises classroom

VIDEO: Making a mark: What's your number?

Activists are getting tattoos to highlight the rising level of carbon dioxide in the world's atmosphere. VIDEO: Making a mark: What's your number?

VIDEO: Katy Perry in dispute over LA convent sale

Pop star Katy Perry is locked in a battle with a group of elderly nuns over the sale of a convent in Los Angeles. VIDEO: Katy Perry in dispute over LA convent sale

VIDEO: Wilko Johnson on surviving 'terminal' cancer

Rock legend Wilko Johnson on the chance meeting that led to him being cured of cancer, which he had previously been told was terminal. VIDEO: Wilko Johnson on surviving 'terminal' cancer

VIDEO: Izzard: Young people need to register to vote

Comedian and remain campaigner Eddie Izzard is embarking on a 31-city tour to persuade young people to vote. VIDEO: Izzard: Young people need to register to vote

VIDEO: Meet Istanbul's migrant musicians

BBC News meets some of the musician migrant bringing new sounds to Turkey's capital. VIDEO: Meet Istanbul's migrant musicians

VIDEO: The Simpsons airs live animated segment

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best of the week's technology news VIDEO: The Simpsons airs live animated segment

VIDEO: James Bay and Adele win at Novellos

The Ivor Novello Awards, prizes which honour songwriting talent, have been handed out at a music industry bash in London. VIDEO: James Bay and Adele win at Novellos

VIDEO: The British woman writing for Beyonce

Some of the songwriters behind Britain's best loved tunes will be honoured for their talents at the Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday. Colleen Harris meets two women writing tunes for the stars. VIDEO: The British woman writing for Beyonce

VIDEO: Hirst hosts Koons in new exhibition

Newsnight is invited to a sneak preview of artist Jeff Koons' new exhibition, which is being hosted by fellow artist, Damien Hirst. VIDEO: Hirst hosts Koons in new exhibition

VIDEO: EastEnders bids farewell to Peggy

Dame Barbara Windsor has said her final farewell to EastEnders with her character Peggy Mitchell seen apparently taking an overdose of pills. VIDEO: EastEnders bids farewell to Peggy

VIDEO: Big bucks for comic art

Could the old comics in your garage fetch six figures? VIDEO: Big bucks for comic art

VIDEO: Running wild in London's Regent's Park

Michael Morpurgo's Running Wild has been brought to life at Regent's Park Open Air theatre. VIDEO: Running wild in London's Regent's Park

VIDEO: When Bob Dylan was dubbed 'Judas'

Fifty years ago today, Bob Dylan was dubbed Judas in Manchester when he chose to 'go electric'. VIDEO: When Bob Dylan was dubbed 'Judas'

VIDEO: Fatboy Slim headlines kids' rave

DJ Fatboy Slim played a secret gig for youngsters at a rave organised in his home city of Brighton. Footage courtesy Joey Henshaw VIDEO: Fatboy Slim headlines kids' rave

VIDEO: Backstage at Eurovision 2016

A look behind the scenes at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, held in Stockholm, Sweden. VIDEO: Backstage at Eurovision 2016

VIDEO: 'Raise a glass for Sir Terry' - Norton

Saturday night's Eurovision Song Contest was the first to be held since the death of former British commentator Sir Terry Wogan. VIDEO: 'Raise a glass for Sir Terry' - Norton

VIDEO: Highlights from Eurovision Song Contest

Ukraine has won the Eurovision Song contest, with a song about Joseph Stalin's deportation of the Tatar people from Crimea in 1944. VIDEO: Highlights from Eurovision Song Contest

VIDEO: Eurovision fans react to Ukraine win

Fans react to Ukraine's victory in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, held in Stockholm, Sweden. VIDEO: Eurovision fans react to Ukraine win

VIDEO: Justin Timberlake sings at Eurovision

Justin Timberlake takes to the stage at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest to perform his new track Can't Stop The Feeling. VIDEO: Justin Timberlake sings at Eurovision

VIDEO: The crazy costumes of Eurovision fans

Eurovision Fans dress up in wild costumes for the 2016 event in Stockholm, Sweden. VIDEO: The crazy costumes of Eurovision fans

VIDEO: 'Pretty Woman wouldn't get made today'

Julia Roberts tells the BBC's Will Gompertz, why she thinks Pretty Woman would not get made today, as she promotes her latest movie Money Monster. VIDEO: 'Pretty Woman wouldn't get made today'

VIDEO: Rapper and Obama warn of drug dangers

President Obama was joined by rapper Macklemore for his weekly address - in an effort to raise awareness about the perils of drug addiction. VIDEO: Rapper and Obama warn of drug dangers

VIDEO: Inside Graham's Eurovision booth

A look inside the BBC's Eurovision 2016 booth courtesy of host Graham Norton. VIDEO: Inside Graham's Eurovision booth

VIDEO: Jodie Foster on directing Money Monster

The Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster talks to Will Gompertz about her new film Money Monster. VIDEO: Jodie Foster on directing Money Monster

VIDEO: Classic albums get new lease of life

How a new way of cutting vinyl promises to give classic albums a new lease of life. VIDEO: Classic albums get new lease of life

VIDEO: Full force of Star Wars hits Donegal

Filming for the next instalment of the Star Wars movie franchise is expected to start in County Donegal on Friday, with excitement reaching fever pitch in the village of Malin Head. VIDEO: Full force of Star Wars hits Donegal

VIDEO: Opera marks Battle of Somme centenary

A new opera commemorating the centenary of the Battle of the Somme will have its premiere in Cardiff on Friday night. Those involved in In Parenthesis speak about the work, based on an epic war poem. VIDEO: Opera marks Battle of Somme centenary

VIDEO: What do fans love about Eurovision?

BBC News caught up with Eurovision fans in Sweden VIDEO: What do fans love about Eurovision?

VIDEO: Scott Mills' guide to Eurovision 2016

The Eurovision Song Contest final takes place in Stockholm on Saturday night. VIDEO: Scott Mills' guide to Eurovision 2016

VIDEO: What BBC changes will mean

Three things you should know. VIDEO: What BBC changes will mean

VIDEO: Charter renewal: Future of BBC unveiled

John Whittingdale, the Culture Secretary, has unveiled the government's plans for the BBC, saying it must put "distinctive content" at its heart. VIDEO: Charter renewal: Future of BBC unveiled

VIDEO: Theatre highlights rural domestic abuse

A theatre company produces a play from the stories of survivors of domestic abuse in rural areas. VIDEO: Theatre highlights rural domestic abuse

VIDEO: Ukraine's Eurovision entry 'is family story'

Ukrainian singer Jamala explains why she is performing a song about a painful episode in her family history in the Eurovision Song Contest's semi-final. VIDEO: Ukraine's Eurovision entry 'is family story'

VIDEO: Stolen paintings 'found in plastic bags'

The Ukrainian authorities say they have recovered 17 paintings - worth more than €17m (£13m; $18m) - that were stolen from an Italian museum in 2015. VIDEO: Stolen paintings 'found in plastic bags'

VIDEO: My advice for Joe and Jake

Former Eurovision entrant Michael Ball reminisces about his performance in 1992 and why he thinks the UK never wins. VIDEO: My advice for Joe and Jake

VIDEO: The concert especially for dogs

The Brighton Festival, England's largest international arts festival, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. VIDEO: The concert especially for dogs

VIDEO: And the Taylor Swift Award goes to...

Taylor Swift receives the BMI Taylor Swift Award at The 64th Annual BMI Pop Awards. VIDEO: And the Taylor Swift Award goes to...

VIDEO: Can the UK win Eurovision?

Pop duo Joe and Jake are hoping to win the 2016 Eurovision song contest VIDEO: Can the UK win Eurovision?

VIDEO: English actress who is a Nigerian film star

A former air-hostess has mastered pidgin English to land a starring role in a Nollywood film. VIDEO: English actress who is a Nigerian film star

VIDEO: The BBC best accidental interview?

Guy Goma: 10 years since BBC's best/worst accidental interview. VIDEO: The BBC best accidental interview?

VIDEO: Speaking Pidgin English lands actress top role

A British actress who speaks fluent Nigerian pidgin English has landed her first role in a romantic comedy made by one of the best-known film directors in Nigeria. VIDEO: Speaking Pidgin English lands actress top role

VIDEO: Eurovision: The bookies' favourite

Russia's Sergey Lazarev is the bookies' favourite to win this weekend's Eurovision Song Contest. VIDEO: Eurovision: The bookies' favourite

VIDEO: Man behind hit soap Neighbours dies

Reg Grundy, the television producer behind the Australian soap opera Neighbours, has died aged 92. VIDEO: Man behind hit soap Neighbours dies

VIDEO: Injunction a 'complete waste of money'

A former escort says an injunction, paid for by an actor who she slept with, is a "complete waste of money". VIDEO: Injunction a 'complete waste of money'

VIDEO: Depp mocks Australia dogs apology

Actor Johnny Depp makes fun of a video apology he made after his dog were illegally taken into Australia. VIDEO: Depp mocks Australia dogs apology

VIDEO: Strong night for the BBC at Baftas

The BBC has had a successful night at the TV Baftas in London - winning more than half the awards. VIDEO: Strong night for the BBC at Baftas

VIDEO: Baftas 2016: Red carpet arrivals

Stars talk to the BBC's Lizo Mzimba as they walk the red carpet at the 2016 Bafta Awards in London. VIDEO: Baftas 2016: Red carpet arrivals

VIDEO: Why Poldark won't top the 2016 Baftas

The stars of British TV are preparing for the industry's biggest night of the year, the Bafta Awards. VIDEO: Why Poldark won't top the 2016 Baftas

AUDIO: Emotional Hanks on lonely childhood

Tom Hanks has told how he found a way to deal with his lonely childhood, in an emotional turn on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. AUDIO: Emotional Hanks on lonely childhood

VIDEO: Happy 90th birthday, David Attenborough

On Sir David Attenborough's 90th birthday, his long-time cameraman Gavin Thurston describes him as "an amazing man". VIDEO: Happy 90th birthday, David Attenborough

VIDEO: 'I thought, I've hit 50 now go for it'

The BBC Business series My Shop visits a memorabilia store in Coventry that houses a Phil Silvers museum. VIDEO: 'I thought, I've hit 50 now go for it'

VIDEO: Celebrating Attenborough at 90

A quick look at some of the best moments of the beloved broadcaster and naturalist. VIDEO: Celebrating Attenborough at 90

VIDEO: Arab Idol gets movie treatment

The Idol tells the story of Palestinian singer Mohammad Assaf, as Talking Movies' Tom Brook has been finding out. VIDEO: Arab Idol gets movie treatment

VIDEO: Russian maestro plays in Palmyra ruins

After sending troops to help liberate the ancient city of Palmyra from so-called Islamic State, Russia has sent an orchestra to perform a televised concert there. VIDEO: Russian maestro plays in Palmyra ruins

VIDEO: 100-year-old woman models in Vogue

A 100-year-old woman has made history by becoming the oldest model to feature in Vogue, to celebrate the magazine's centenary. VIDEO: 100-year-old woman models in Vogue

VIDEO: London NHS choir signs film deal

The NHS choir that beat Justin Bieber to the UK's Christmas number one spot in 2015 signs a film deal to tell its story of success. VIDEO: London NHS choir signs film deal

VIDEO: These are not the moves you're looking for

In footage from the White House, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are seen dancing with R2-D2 and some stormtroopers to celebrate Star Wars Day. VIDEO: These are not the moves you're looking for

VIDEO: Hiddleston open to new Night Manager series

Night Manager star Tom Hiddleston would consider starring in a second series if one was announced, he told BBC News. VIDEO: Hiddleston open to new Night Manager series

VIDEO: Will our clothes be 3D printed in future?

Fashion in the age of technology is being celebrated at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute exhibition. VIDEO: Will our clothes be 3D printed in future?

VIDEO: I was Ernest Hemingway's cook in Cuba

In the late 1940s Alberto Ramos worked for the American author Ernest Hemingway at his home in Cuba VIDEO: I was Ernest Hemingway's cook in Cuba

VIDEO: Frankenstein's monster rises again

Frankenstein is a new full-length ballet inspired by Mary Shelley's Gothic novel. VIDEO: Frankenstein's monster rises again

VIDEO: Met Ball celebrities walk red carpet

Lady Gaga, Madonna, Beyonce and Taylor Swift were just some of the names to attend the Met Ball in New York this year. VIDEO: Met Ball celebrities walk red carpet

VIDEO: Cumberbatch on playing a villain

Benedict Cumberbatch talks about his role as Richard III in the new BBC Two series The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses. VIDEO: Cumberbatch on playing a villain

VIDEO: Bono joins missing girls campaign

U2 frontman Bono joined actress Lupita Nyong'o onstage to raise awareness of the missing schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria. VIDEO: Bono joins missing girls campaign

VIDEO: Extension at Belfast's Waterfront Hall opens

Extension at Belfast's Waterfront Hall opens VIDEO: Extension at Belfast's Waterfront Hall opens

VIDEO: Ballet: 'Every dancer should have this'

Ballet offers a new way for Nigeria's youth to express themselves. VIDEO: Ballet: 'Every dancer should have this'

VIDEO: Jimi Hendrix fans beat world record

Thousands of guitarists set a new Guinness World Record in Poland. VIDEO: Jimi Hendrix fans beat world record

VIDEO: Obama stars in spoof retirement video

Barack Obama stars in spoof retirement video as he nears the end of his second term as President of the United States VIDEO: Obama stars in spoof retirement video