Documentary follows autistic boy obsessed with Disney

A new documentary explores how Disney cartoons helped an autistic boy to communicate with his family. Documentary follows autistic boy obsessed with Disney

Rebel Wilson on how her dog inspired a love of musicals

Rebel Wilson on how her family dog inspired her love of musicals, as the actress tackles her first West End role in Guys and Dolls. Rebel Wilson on how her dog inspired a love of musicals

Disney's Moana: Anger over 'fat' depiction of Polynesian demigod

A character in Disney's upcoming film Moana is Maui, a legendary figure from Pacific Island culture. But some say his 'overweight' depiction is offensive. Disney's Moana: Anger over 'fat' depiction of Polynesian demigod

How to make a splurge gun

Theatre designer Jon Bausor explains how he made a splurge gun for a new production of Bugsy Malone. How to make a splurge gun

Gwyneth Paltrow on keeping love in a relationship without romance

HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur talks to Gwyneth Paltrow about her life since 'consciously uncoupling'. Gwyneth Paltrow on keeping love in a relationship without romance

Ab Fab stars on growing old disgracefully

BBC Breakfast speaks to Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders about the film adaptation of Absolutely Fabulous. Ab Fab stars on growing old disgracefully

Brian Blessed: Women are my religion

Brian Blessed says he is still trying to figure out his wife and daughter as he directs them in his directorial debut. Brian Blessed: Women are my religion

David Hockney: 'Going deaf helped my vision'

David Hockney, has created a new series of portraits, which will be on display at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. David Hockney: 'Going deaf helped my vision'

Nigerian artist Emefiele: 'My glasses protect women'

Nigerian visual artist Ndidi Emefiele explains why her current exhibition depicts women in glasses made from used CDs that change colour according to the light. Nigerian artist Emefiele: 'My glasses protect women'

Tarzan swings onto Hollywood's red carpet

A Tarzan re-boot has its first outing in Los Angeles, with star Margot Robbie taking to the red carpe to talk about her role. Tarzan swings onto Hollywood's red carpet

Lady Gaga: 'Be kind to cure disharmony in United States'

Lady Gaga and the Dalai Lama addressed the US Conference of Mayors in Indianapolis on Sunday. Lady Gaga: 'Be kind to cure disharmony in United States'

Glastonbury Remain voters 'devastated' at the Brexit vote

The EU referendum has not just divided political parties, it has also opened up a gulf between generations. Glastonbury Remain voters 'devastated' at the Brexit vote

ZZ Top: Glastonbury and beard etiquette

ZZ Top talk to BBC Radio 5 Live's Colin Paterson about Glastonbury, Brexit and beard etiquette. ZZ Top: Glastonbury and beard etiquette

Glastonbury Festival embraces Adele

Adele enjoyed a rapturous reception as the pop star made her Glastonbury Festival debut. Glastonbury Festival embraces Adele

EU referendum: Cartoonist Gerald Scarfe sketches Brexit

Cartoonist Gerald Scarfe joined the BBC's Nick Robinson to sketch some politicians post-Brexit. EU referendum: Cartoonist Gerald Scarfe sketches Brexit

Priyanka Chopra: 'I hate that we are called Bollywood'

Actress Priyanka Chopra tells the BBC Asian Network she does not like the Bollywood label Priyanka Chopra: 'I hate that we are called Bollywood'

EU referendum: Brexit letters from Glastonbury

Young people at the Glastonbury Festival give their messages to people who voted in the EU referendum. EU referendum: Brexit letters from Glastonbury

Albarn: 'We will change Brexit result'

Singers Damon Albarn and Billy Bragg say they are dismayed by the outcome of the EU referendum. Albarn: 'We will change Brexit result'

Nile Rodgers on funking up a festival

Music supremo Nile Rodgers and his Boomerang collaborator Emin talk about London's Fold Festival. Nile Rodgers on funking up a festival

Take a ride down 'longest slide'

The 'longest tunnel slide' in the world is to open in London's Olympic park on Friday. Take a ride down 'longest slide'

Going down 'world's longest' tunnel slide at Orbit sculpture

The Orbit sculpture was built for the London 2012 Olympics, but now it's been transformed into something new - a gigantic slide! Newsround's Ayshah has a sneak peek... Going down 'world's longest' tunnel slide at Orbit sculpture

Glastonbury 2016: Is this the muddiest start ever?

There may be no music yet but Glastonbury has already kicked off in Somerset, with a muddy welcome awaiting festival-goers. Glastonbury 2016: Is this the muddiest start ever?

DJ Boddhi Satva, founding father of Ancestral Soul

Central African Republic is not normally associated with cutting-edge electronic music but DJ and Producer Boddhi Satva has gained a global reputation for just that. DJ Boddhi Satva, founding father of Ancestral Soul

Glastonbury's main stage opens on Friday but festival goers are ready

There may be no music yet, but Glastonbury has already kicked off in Somerset. Glastonbury's main stage opens on Friday but festival goers are ready

J.R.R. Tolkien: Lord of the Rings 'middle earth' unveiled

A previously unseen map, drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien's son Christopher, and added to by Tolkien himself, is going on display for one day only. J.R.R. Tolkien: Lord of the Rings 'middle earth' unveiled

Vikings and knights brought in open-air spectacular

In a corner of northern England, Vikings, Roman soldiers and jousting knights have gathered for the UK's biggest open air show since the 2012 Olympics. Vikings and knights brought in open-air spectacular

The woman reviving glassblowing in Tunisia

Glassblowing in Tunisia is thought to date back more than 2,000 years, but later died - until one woman brought back the art form from Europe. The woman reviving glassblowing in Tunisia

Aerial footage shows Glastonbury gridlock

Aerial footage shows a massive gridlock, as cars queue for Glastonbury Festival. Aerial footage shows Glastonbury gridlock

Festival-goers arrive to Glastonbury mud

Glastonbury festival-goers have been asked to delay travelling because of the wet weather which is causing tailbacks on the roads and turning the site into a mudbath. Festival-goers arrive to Glastonbury mud

What does a spider silk violin sound like?

A violin made using spiders' silk has been developed at Imperial College London What does a spider silk violin sound like?

Looking after 5,000 loos at Glastonbury

Meet Jane Healy, whose 5,000 loos at Glastonbury will be used by 200,000 people over the next five days. Looking after 5,000 loos at Glastonbury

Birmingham City of Colours: Street art and graffiti festival

More than 100 street artists have added their work to a part of Birmingham already well known for its graffiti. Birmingham City of Colours: Street art and graffiti festival

Cyndi Lauper 'so excited' about playing Glastonbury

Singer Cyndi Lauper says she is 'so excited' about playing Glastonbury for the first time. Cyndi Lauper 'so excited' about playing Glastonbury

Director JJ Abrams leads the tributes to Star Trek star Anton Yelchin

Anton Yelchin's Star Trek colleagues have lead the tributes to the actor who has died at the age of 27. Director JJ Abrams leads the tributes to Star Trek star Anton Yelchin

Craig David on how his party lifestyle re-launched his career

Craig David explains how his party lifestyle in Miami helped re-launch his career worldwide. Craig David on how his party lifestyle re-launched his career

Dance as therapy, Bollywood-style

Harefield hospital in London is giving some of its patients a taste of Bollywood and classical Indian dance - and the results are apparently proving helpful to health. Dance as therapy, Bollywood-style

Music fans descend into Icelandic volcano for historic gig

This weekend saw the world's first live gig inside a volcano, part of a music festival in Iceland. Music fans descend into Icelandic volcano for historic gig

The Voice singer Christina Grimmie remembered

Family and friends of Christina Grimmie remembered the singer at a memorial service in New Jersey. She was shot while signing autographs on June 11. The Voice singer Christina Grimmie remembered

Sequined Shakespeare set in a disco

The Donkey Show: A Midsummer Night's Disco is a Shakespeare production with a difference. Sequined Shakespeare set in a disco

Mexican actor Ruben Aguirre dies at 82

Ruben Aguirre, a comic actor much loved across Latin America, has died at the age of 82. Mexican actor Ruben Aguirre dies at 82

Meat Loaf collapse on stage in Edmonton filmed by fan

US rock star Meat Loaf has collapsed on stage during a concert in Canada. Meat Loaf collapse on stage in Edmonton filmed by fan

Orange is the New Black stars on real prison life

Actors Kate Mulgrew and Selenis Leyva praise Orange is the New Black's creator Jenji Kohan, as the Netflix hit returns for a fourth series. Orange is the New Black stars on real prison life

Brian De Palma's in front of the camera for new film

He is used to being in control of the story, but now director Brian De Palma is the subject of a new documentary. Brian De Palma's in front of the camera for new film

Aladdin's magic carpet lands in London

Disney musical Aladdin, featuring a number of lavishly choreographed dance scenes, opens in London's West End. Aladdin's magic carpet lands in London

Manic Street Preachers' Wales Euro 2016 anthem 'took 20 years'

Nicky Wire, from the Manic Street Preachers, on their official anthem for Wales' appearance at Euro 2016. Manic Street Preachers' Wales Euro 2016 anthem 'took 20 years'

Manic Street Preachers release official anthem for Wales' appearance at Euro 2016

Nicky Wire tells Today's Nick Robinson about his Euro 2016 hopes for Wales, ahead of their match with England. Manic Street Preachers release official anthem for Wales' appearance at Euro 2016

E3: Just Dance video game flirts with virtual reality

Choreography game Just Dance may seem an odd fit for virtual reality, but that isn't stopping its developer from trying. E3: Just Dance video game flirts with virtual reality

Can sad music make you feel happy?

Researchers from Durham University say listening to sad music doesn't only trigger pain and sadness - it can also provide comfort and even enjoyment. Can sad music make you feel happy?

New Tate Modern art gallery pyramid extension unveiled

Tate Modern's new extension, a pyramid-like, has been been unveiled ahead of its official opening. New Tate Modern art gallery pyramid extension unveiled

Emotional Adele dedicates show to Orlando

Adele dedicates her performance in Antwerp, Belgium to everyone in Orlando. Emotional Adele dedicates show to Orlando

Orlando shootings a 'wake-up call' - American Idol's Clay Aiken

The former American Idol singer Clay Aiken says the Orlando shooting victims should be honoured by improved gay rights in the US. Orlando shootings a 'wake-up call' - American Idol's Clay Aiken

Highlights from the Tony Awards

Watch highlights from the 70th annual Tony Awards in New York Highlights from the Tony Awards

Grimmie murder suspect named by police in Orlando

Police in Florida name the man responsible for killing the US singer Christina Grimmie. Grimmie murder suspect named by police in Orlando

Police: Grimmie shooting suspect 'travelled to Orlando'

The man suspected of killing US singer Christina Grimmie did not appear to know her and travelled to Orlando specifically to attack her, according to police. Police: Grimmie shooting suspect 'travelled to Orlando'

Beyond Hamilton: Why this year's Tonys are so diverse

For the first time in Broadway history the four top musical acting prizes at this weekend's Tony Awards may go to people of colour. Beyond Hamilton: Why this year's Tonys are so diverse

J.K. Rowling on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The BBC's Will Gompertz speaks to author J.K. Rowling and those involved in creating Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. J.K. Rowling on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

How to pen a new anthem for the Queen

Composer Judith Weir describes how she approached writing a new anthem for the Queen to be sung at a Thanksgiving service in her honour at St Paul's Cathedral. How to pen a new anthem for the Queen

How to pen a new anthem for the Queen

Composer Judith Weir describes how she approached writing a new anthem for the Queen to be sung at a Thanksgiving service in her honour at St Paul's Cathedral. How to pen a new anthem for the Queen

Carla Lane funeral: We were terrible gigglers, says Hughes

At the funeral of sitcom writer Carla Lane, Liver Birds actress Nerys Hughes said she was a joy to be around. Carla Lane funeral: We were terrible gigglers, says Hughes

Does Kit Harington know how Game of Thrones ends?

Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, reveals how much he knows about the drama series' ending. Does Kit Harington know how Game of Thrones ends?

Who's the Genius, Law or Firth?

Jude Law and Colin Firth team up to portray writer Thomas Wolfe and his literary editor Max Perkins in new movie Genius. Who's the Genius, Law or Firth?

Baileys Women's Prize winner on life as fiction

Lisa McInerney, the winner of the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, talks about how her book has imitated life. Baileys Women's Prize winner on life as fiction

Rick Astley: 'Singing was my escape'

Rick Astley says singing helped him survive his parents' divorce, and talks about his new album, 50. Rick Astley: 'Singing was my escape'

Harry Potter fans: New play is 'phenomenal'

Fans who turned up for the first preview of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child describe the stage play as "phenomenal" and "magical". Harry Potter fans: New play is 'phenomenal'

Ashley Jensen: Why I mastered red carpet pose

Ashley Jensen, who starred in Ugly Betty and Extras, describes what it is like going to LA award ceremonies, and gives tips on how to look good in photos. Ashley Jensen: Why I mastered red carpet pose

Yo-Yo Ma's musical mission for peace

Yo-Yo Ma is by far the world's best known cellist, but he's also made it his mission to bring about peaceful change through music. Yo-Yo Ma's musical mission for peace

PMQs: David Cameron rejects Peter Bone for Andrew Marr

David Cameron rejects an offer to meet an anti-EU MP, but suggests a pub he could visit PMQs: David Cameron rejects Peter Bone for Andrew Marr

Michael Moore: Sanders movement will go on

Filmmaker Michael Moore says anything could happen in the US presidential election. Michael Moore: Sanders movement will go on

Michael Parkinson: What it was like to interview Muhammad Ali

Michael Parkinson reflects on what it was like to interview boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Michael Parkinson: What it was like to interview Muhammad Ali

Sundance independent film festival is under way in London

Sundance independent film festival is under way in London. It was set up in the US over 30 years ago by Robert Redford and aims to highlight the best of independent films. Sundance independent film festival is under way in London

Nile on the story of David Bowie's Let's Dance.

Nile Rogers on the story behind Bowie's Let's Dance Nile on the story of David Bowie's Let's Dance.

Arnie v elephant

Arnold Schwarzenegger gets chased by an elephant while on a trip to South Africa. Arnie v elephant

VIDEO: Jeff Goldblum returns to fight aliens

Jeff Goldblum and Liam Hemsworth talk about their role in the Independence Day sequel. 20 years after the original was made. VIDEO: Jeff Goldblum returns to fight aliens

VIDEO: Banksy mural appears in school playground

Children at a school in Bristol returned from their half-term holidays to find a present from the graffiti artist Banksy. VIDEO: Banksy mural appears in school playground

VIDEO: A look back at Sir Peter Shaffer's career

The playwright Sir Peter Shaffer has died at the age of 90. VIDEO: A look back at Sir Peter Shaffer's career

VIDEO: Black actress 'perfect' for Potter play

Fans and critics have spoken out in support of the casting of a black actress to play Hermione in the new Harry Potter play VIDEO: Black actress 'perfect' for Potter play

VIDEO: French flavour to BBC Euro 2016 anthem

The BBC has revealed its theme song for Euro 2016, which begins in on Friday in France. VIDEO: French flavour to BBC Euro 2016 anthem

VIDEO: Cuban ballet comes to the townships

Why are South Africa's dance teachers taking their own lessons in ballet? VIDEO: Cuban ballet comes to the townships

VIDEO: Parkinson interviews Muhammad Ali

Michael Parkinson interviews Muhammad Ali in 1974 VIDEO: Parkinson interviews Muhammad Ali

VIDEO: Visitor breaks one-of-a-kind museum clock

A one-of-a-kind clock has been damaged after it fell off the wall at a museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania. VIDEO: Visitor breaks one-of-a-kind museum clock

VIDEO: The saxophone for a one-handed musician

Neill Duncan is a one-handed saxophonist who says his modified instrument gave him his life back. VIDEO: The saxophone for a one-handed musician

VIDEO: Marking Marilyn Monroe at 90

Marilyn Monroe would have been 90 years-old this week and her birthday is being celebrated with a photography exhibition in London. VIDEO: Marking Marilyn Monroe at 90