dimanche 31 juillet 2016

'Banksy of poetry' on Trump, sex and the Daily Mail

Brian Bilston has been described as the Poet Laureate of Twitter and the Banksy of poetry. BBC News went to meet the anonymous bard. 'Banksy of poetry' on Trump, sex and the Daily Mail

samedi 30 juillet 2016

Game on: A history of computer games

An exhibition at the Science Museum in London looks at the history of computer games and how they have developed. Game on: A history of computer games

New Harry Potter script enchants fans

Harry Potter fans gather at bookshops across the country for the release of latest instalment in the series. New Harry Potter script enchants fans

JK Rowling: I did say 'never say never' for Harry Potter

As the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play premieres in London, the BBC grabbed a quick word with author JK Rowling. JK Rowling: I did say 'never say never' for Harry Potter

Highlights of David Bowie Proms tribute

With Neil Hannon, Amanda Palmer, John Cale, Marc Almond, Paul Buchanan, Anna Calvi and the musicians' collective s t a r g a z e conducted by André de Ridder. Highlights of David Bowie Proms tribute

vendredi 29 juillet 2016

William Eggleston exhibition at National Portrait Gallery

A retrospective of work by William Eggleston, often referred to as the father of colour photography, is being held in London. William Eggleston exhibition at National Portrait Gallery

Mrs Mangel co-star: 'She got hate for Neighbours role'

Mark Little pays tribute to Vivean Gray, who played his mother Mrs Mangel in Neighbours. Mrs Mangel co-star: 'She got hate for Neighbours role'

The masters taking Shaolin on tour

China's ancient Shaolin temple is famous for its Kung Fu monks, but it's also big business. The masters taking Shaolin on tour

Is this painting of Queen Elizabeth really worth £10.3m?

Christine Riding defends the public purchase of the Armada portrait Is this painting of Queen Elizabeth really worth £10.3m?

jeudi 28 juillet 2016

David Bowie Prom in London 'gives his music a twist'

Musicians will take to the stage of London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday to honour the life and work of David Bowie, who died six months ago from cancer. David Bowie Prom in London 'gives his music a twist'

The artist who sketches victims of war

Artist George Butler documents the lives of those displaced by conflict across the world. The artist who sketches victims of war

Talking Movies on the female filmmakers of the past

Talking Movies' Tom Brook takes a look back at the female filmmakers who dominated early cinema. Talking Movies on the female filmmakers of the past

Beatrix Potter's lakeside legacy

The BBC's Colin Paterson takes a look at how Beatrix Potter has created a multi-million pound tourist industry. Beatrix Potter's lakeside legacy

mercredi 27 juillet 2016

Beatrix Potter birthday celebrated with Peter Rabbit play

Where is Peter Rabbit? is a new play which uses puppets to tell Beatrix Potter's tales. Beatrix Potter birthday celebrated with Peter Rabbit play

Oil paintings by Winston Churchill could fetch £800,000

Oil paintings by Sir Winston Churchill are expected to fetch up to £800,000 at auction. Oil paintings by Winston Churchill could fetch £800,000

mardi 26 juillet 2016

Meryl Streep screams on the podium

Actress Meryl Streep pays tribute to Hillary Clinton. Meryl Streep screams on the podium

World’s last VCR maker presses stop and ejects

The journalist Sarfraz Manzoor mourns the end of the VHS video recorder. World’s last VCR maker presses stop and ejects

lundi 25 juillet 2016

Marni Nixon dies at the age of 86

Watch an archive interview with Marni Nixon, who was known as Hollywood's invisible voice, after it was announced she has died aged 86. Marni Nixon dies at the age of 86

The Little Gardener is touring the UK aiming to get children gardening.

New play The Little Gardener, based on the book by Emily Hughes, is touring the festival circuit this Summer aiming to get children into gardening. The Little Gardener is touring the UK aiming to get children gardening.

Ellen DeGeneres wants audience tears at Finding Dory

Actress Ellen DeGeneres says the Finding Nemo sequel is so emotional there's something wrong with people who don't cry. Ellen DeGeneres wants audience tears at Finding Dory

samedi 23 juillet 2016

Footage of Kit Harrington performing for Call of Duty

Footage of Game of Thrones actor Kit Harington from the new Call of Duty game is released to Newsbeat. Footage of Kit Harrington performing for Call of Duty

vendredi 22 juillet 2016

Mark Rylance reads The BFG to children

Mark Rylance, who plays the BFG in a new film adaptation, reads Roald Dahl's classic novel to a group of children as director Steven Spielberg explains how he found child star Ruby Barnhill. Mark Rylance reads The BFG to children

First Nigerian-produced musical hits London's West End

The cast of Wakaa The Musical travel from Lagos to London for the first Nigerian-produced musical to hit the West End. First Nigerian-produced musical hits London's West End

The Queen's wedding dress goes on display

The Queen's 1947 wedding dress will be a star attraction at a new Buckingham Palace exhibition. The Queen's wedding dress goes on display

Star Trek cast members go Beyond

Karl Urban and John Cho talk about Star Trek Beyond, the 13th instalment in the sci-fi film franchise. Star Trek cast members go Beyond

jeudi 21 juillet 2016

Oscar Wilde work to be performed in Reading Prison

HMP Reading is to open to the public for the first time for a major arts project celebrating the work of former inmate Oscar Wilde. Oscar Wilde work to be performed in Reading Prison

Revisiting Top Gun on its 30th birthday

Talking Movies Tom Brook takes a look back at his interviews with the stars and producers of Top Gun as the movie celebrates its 30th anniversary. Revisiting Top Gun on its 30th birthday

Michelle Obama joins James Corden for 'Carpool Karaoke'

US First Lady Michelle Obama is joining James Corden in his hit sketch Carpool Karaoke this week Michelle Obama joins James Corden for 'Carpool Karaoke'

mardi 19 juillet 2016

Mystery of 'The Pies' graffiti revealed

The story behind the graffiti that's cropped up all over the North of England for the past 30 years. Mystery of 'The Pies' graffiti revealed

Robot Wars is preparing for a TV comeback from a warehouse in Glasgow.

Robot Wars is preparing for a TV comeback from a warehouse in Glasgow. Robot Wars is preparing for a TV comeback from a warehouse in Glasgow.

Play staged in Reading FC changing room

Reading Football Club's home changing room has become the set of a new play. Play staged in Reading FC changing room

Mark Lawson on his departure from BBC Radio 4's Front Row

Former Front Row presenter Mark Lawson talks about new book The Allegations and answers questions on his departure from the BBC. Mark Lawson on his departure from BBC Radio 4's Front Row

dimanche 17 juillet 2016

Bollywood actress: 'Censoring makes no sense'

BBC Asian Network's Haroon Rashid speaks to actress Alia Bhatt about censorship in Bollywood. Bollywood actress: 'Censoring makes no sense'

Steven Spielberg and Mark Rylance's Big Friendly bromance

Steven Spielberg and Mark Rylance talk about working together again in the film version of Roald Dahl's The BFG. Steven Spielberg and Mark Rylance's Big Friendly bromance

vendredi 15 juillet 2016

The First Night of the Proms opens with the La Marseillaise

As a mark of respect to the victims of the Nice tragedy, the First Night of the Proms opens with La Marseillaise. The First Night of the Proms opens with the La Marseillaise

Felicity Jones on filming Star Wars: Rogue One

Felicity Jones discusses filming Star Wars: Rogue One with the BBC's Lizo Mzimba. Felicity Jones on filming Star Wars: Rogue One

Kristen Stewart on being 'girly' for Woody Allen

Kristen Stewart discusses auditions, co-stars and reviews ahead of the release of Woody Allen's Café Society. Kristen Stewart on being 'girly' for Woody Allen

Harry Potter super fans turn dining room into Hogwarts

A Harry Potter obsessed family has recreated a bit of Hogwarts in the dining room of their family home in Shropshire. Harry Potter super fans turn dining room into Hogwarts

Matt Smith on his latest theatre role

Former Dr Who actor Matt Smith reckons his latest theatre role has been his most stressful yet. Matt Smith on his latest theatre role

Matthew Collings reviews Bowie's private art collection

The artist and writer Matthew Collings reviews David Bowie's newly-revealed private art collection. Matthew Collings reviews Bowie's private art collection

jeudi 14 juillet 2016

Oxford buildings shortlisted for prestigious RIBA award

The Blavatnik School of Government and the Weston Library are on the six-strong shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize. Oxford buildings shortlisted for prestigious RIBA award

mardi 12 juillet 2016

Artist Ragnar Kjartansson on his first major UK exhibition

Icelandic performance artist Ragnar Kjartansson is holding his first major exhibition in the United Kingdom. Artist Ragnar Kjartansson on his first major UK exhibition

Meet Kwezi - Africa's cartoon superhero

Most comic book superheroes are Europeans or white Americans but one artist in South Africa has been trying to change that. Meet Kwezi - Africa's cartoon superhero

Siya Makuzeni: South Africa's trombone-playing jazz singer

At South Africa's National arts festival, trombone-playing jazz singer Siya Makuzeni explains how she manages to perform both. Siya Makuzeni: South Africa's trombone-playing jazz singer

Matt Damon says he may return for another Bourne film

Actor Matt Damon talks about the latest Bourne film in the franchise. Jason Bourne is the fifth film, 14 years after the first one was made. Matt Damon says he may return for another Bourne film

Paul Greengrass: Why I won't do Bond

One of the UK's most successful film directors, Paul Greengrass, says that directing a James Bond film is not on the cards for him. Paul Greengrass: Why I won't do Bond

The pets watching ... Secret Life of Pets

Dogs and their owners have enjoyed a special cinema screening together in Tel Aviv, Israel. The pets watching ... Secret Life of Pets

lundi 11 juillet 2016

Awesome authors: 10 books children should read

JK Rowling's Harry Potter series tops a BBC Local Radio poll of books that adults say children should read. Awesome authors: 10 books children should read

MNEK: 'Everyone uses Auto-Tune'

Singer-songwriter MNEK says "everyone" in the music industry uses the controversial pitch-correcting software Auto-Tune - including him. MNEK: 'Everyone uses Auto-Tune'

dimanche 10 juillet 2016

World record for the largest orchestra

The world record for the largest orchestra has been broken in Germany. But how many musicians were there? World record for the largest orchestra

samedi 9 juillet 2016

Naked and blue: Spencer Tunick's latest artwork

Thousands of people in Hull have stripped naked for art, painting themselves blue to represent water. Naked and blue: Spencer Tunick's latest artwork

vendredi 8 juillet 2016

Fooling North Korea's propaganda machine

Documentary maker Vitaly Mansky tells Talking Movies how he fooled officials to make a 'real' movie about life in North Korea Fooling North Korea's propaganda machine

Wimbledon 2016: Wimbledon theme tune remixed by Orbital

Orbital teamed up with BBC Music to produce a remix of the much-loved BBC Wimbledon theme tune. Wimbledon 2016: Wimbledon theme tune remixed by Orbital

The hamster-powered drawing machine and other tech news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the best of the week's technology news The hamster-powered drawing machine and other tech news

See the cello in a new light

See the cello in a new light as Sol Gabetta performs Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor. See the cello in a new light

jeudi 7 juillet 2016

Girl Power: The Spice Girls' legacy

Twenty years after the release of their first single, Wannabe, what is the real legacy of the Spice Girls? Girl Power: The Spice Girls' legacy

mercredi 6 juillet 2016

Qandeel Baloch: Pakistani social media celebrity defies threats

Social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch promotes her upfront version of sexualised femininity online. What does Pakistan make of her? Qandeel Baloch: Pakistani social media celebrity defies threats

'I'm a little Alma, not a little Mozart'

Eleven-year-old composer Alma Deutscher on how she makes music 'I'm a little Alma, not a little Mozart'

mardi 5 juillet 2016

Nigerian DJ Obi attempts to break world record with 10-day set

A Nigerian DJ is attempting to break a world record for the longest set ever played. Nigerian DJ Obi attempts to break world record with 10-day set

Dr Who becomes doctor of drama

David Tennant is awarded an honorary degree by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Dr Who becomes doctor of drama

The biggest exhibition by Georgia O'Keeffe goes on display

The largest exhibition by artist Georgia O'Keeffe goes on display at Tate Modern. The biggest exhibition by Georgia O'Keeffe goes on display

lundi 4 juillet 2016

Award-winning film director Abbas Kiarostami dies at 76

Iran's award-winning film director Abbas Kiarostami has died in Paris at 76. Award-winning film director Abbas Kiarostami dies at 76

Artist Georgia O'Keeffe's work at Tate Modern

A major display of Georgia O'Keeffe's work is opening at London's Tate Modern. Artist Georgia O'Keeffe's work at Tate Modern

Chris Evans steps down as Top Gear presenter

Chris Evans has announced he is leaving his role as presenter of Top Gear as the show's ratings hit a series low, with an average of 1.9 million viewers. Chris Evans steps down as Top Gear presenter

Tiff Needell: 'New Top Gear was bad copy of same show'

Former Top Gear presenter Tiff Needell said the new Top Gear ended up being a "bad copy of the same show". Tiff Needell: 'New Top Gear was bad copy of same show'

Chris Evans announces he is stepping down from presenting Top Gear.

Chris Evans has announced he is leaving his role as a presenter on BBC Two's Top Gear after one series. Chris Evans announces he is stepping down from presenting Top Gear.

Former Stig Perry McCarthy: 'Chris Evans hasn't gelled with Top Gear viewers'

Chris Evans has announced he is stepping down from presenting Top Gear after one series. Former Stig Perry McCarthy: 'Chris Evans hasn't gelled with Top Gear viewers'

All-female Ghostbusters 'should not be that shocking!'

BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt meets two of the stars of the new Ghostbusters remake. All-female Ghostbusters 'should not be that shocking!'

samedi 2 juillet 2016

Kriss Akabusi: 'Heaven must be having one hell of a party'

Kriss Akabusi, who appeared on The Mrs Merton Show with Debbie McGee, has paid tribute to Caroline Aherne. Kriss Akabusi: 'Heaven must be having one hell of a party'

Caroline Aherne: How spoof agony aunt became TV star

David Sillito looks back at the career of actress and comedian Caroline Aherne, who has died aged 52. Caroline Aherne: How spoof agony aunt became TV star

vendredi 1 juillet 2016

Photographing the children of war

As AP's Chief Photographer for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Muhammed Muheisen has focused on children caught up in conflict. Photographing the children of war

Somme marked by uniformed men across UK with #wearehere

Hundreds of volunteers took part in an artwork by Jeremy Deller to commemorate 100 years since the Battle of Somme. Somme marked by uniformed men across UK with #wearehere