Reprising the art of the white-faced clown

French theatre director Jean Lambert-wild, who practices clowning with a white face, has been teaching students some tricks of the trade in order to keep the performance tradition alive. Reprising the art of the white-faced clown

Justin Fletcher talks to BBC News about joining the cast of The Railway Children.

Children's television presenter Justin Fletcher talks about swapping the CBeebies house for a railway station in The Railway Children. Justin Fletcher talks to BBC News about joining the cast of The Railway Children.

Remembering the career of Gene Wilder

A look back at actor Gene Wilder's career. Remembering the career of Gene Wilder

Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea meets Koko the gorilla

Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea says meeting Koko the gorilla was an experience he will never forget. Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea meets Koko the gorilla

Cold Feet return 'like a school reunion'

Cold Feet is set to return to our screens, 13 years after fans thought it had ended forever. Colin Paterson went to meet the cast. Cold Feet return 'like a school reunion'

A look back at actor Gene Wilder's life

The BBC's Nick Higham looks back at the career of actor Gene Wilder, who has died at the age of 83. A look back at actor Gene Wilder's life

The revolt against 'mainstream media' news

More and more people are also rejecting what they feel is 'mainstream media' But they're still watching a lot of video news - where are they getting it from? The revolt against 'mainstream media' news

Author: 'First day of peace I have known'

One of Colombia's most celebrated authors Juan Gabriel Vásquez tells Broadcasting House what the peace deal means to him. Author: 'First day of peace I have known'

MTV Video Music Awards 2016: Beyonce dominates

Beyonce was the big winner at Sunday's MTV VMAs in New York, scooping seven awards including the prestigious Video of the Year prize. MTV Video Music Awards 2016: Beyonce dominates

Bono and Africa's richest man visit Nigeria camp

Bono and Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, have visited a camp of 2.3 million displaced people in north-east Nigeria. Bono and Africa's richest man visit Nigeria camp

Mary Berry defends deep-fat fryer criticisms

Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry has defended her comments about deep-fat fryers, telling BBC Radio 4's Today programme they are "dangerous" and "unhealthy". Mary Berry defends deep-fat fryer criticisms

Kazakhstan's 'Game of Thrones' to launch

Kazakhstan is preparing to launch its own version of the popular TV series Game of Thrones. Kazakhstan's 'Game of Thrones' to launch

Mariachi's holiday snaps with a message

Karim Hauser's Instagram account, 'Mariachi in transit' sees him place himself as a mariachi in unexpected settings. Mariachi's holiday snaps with a message

Just Like That: How to do the perfect Tommy Cooper impression

Tommy Cooper actor says "everyone at some point" has tried a Cooper impression. Just Like That: How to do the perfect Tommy Cooper impression

The band Chvrches give their take on festival etiquette

BBC News goes backstage at the Reading Festival to meet the band Chvrches. The band Chvrches give their take on festival etiquette

The TV theme tune factory

Some of the most well-known pieces of 20th century music were composed as stock music. The TV theme tune factory

Skwod star Nadia Rose talks Spice Girls and coping with fame

Skwod star Nadia Rose is taking the music world by storm. She has opened shows for Busta Rhymes and is gathering large crowds at major music festivals. Skwod star Nadia Rose talks Spice Girls and coping with fame

Sonia Rykiel: Tributes after fashion designer dies at 86

Sonia Rykiel, nicknamed the Queen of Knitwear, has died at 86. Sonia Rykiel: Tributes after fashion designer dies at 86

Should Mills and Boon be taken seriously as feminist texts?

Val Derbyshire argues that some Mills and Boon books are feminist texts and Radio 4 newsreader Kathy Clugston reads some extracts. Should Mills and Boon be taken seriously as feminist texts?

Pam Ayres reads poetic Team GB tribute

The poet and broadcaster Pam Ayres has written a specially-commissioned piece to mark the return of Team GB from the Rio Olympics. Pam Ayres reads poetic Team GB tribute

The Tragically Hip play farewell gig

Canadian band The Tragically Hip have played an emotional farewell gig, after lead singer Gord Downie was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. The Tragically Hip play farewell gig

Moment Kaiser Chiefs beach gig abandoned

An audience member captures the moment a beach concert featuring the Kaiser Chiefs has to be abandoned when the high tide inundates the arena. Moment Kaiser Chiefs beach gig abandoned

Gervais: Why David Brent uses the 'N word' in new film

Ricky Gervais explained why his character David Brent used the 'N word' in his new film Gervais: Why David Brent uses the 'N word' in new film

Rio orchestra's Olympic struggle

American Lee Mills talks about the lure of Rio and the challenges of conducting the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra. Rio orchestra's Olympic struggle

How I became a Bollywood stuntwoman

How Geeta Tandon left a violent marriage and became one of India's top stuntwomen How I became a Bollywood stuntwoman

Flyover Show music festival under Birmingham road to be held

A one-day music and arts festival will take place in Birmingham on Saturday under an inner-city road. Flyover Show music festival under Birmingham road to be held

The way to do it? How to make money from Punch and Judy

After a long running Punch and Judy show threatens to shut down, a leading Punch and Judy professor tells Wake Up To Money there's still money to be made from puppet shows. The way to do it? How to make money from Punch and Judy

Meet West Africa's champion breakdancer Yaya Footworker

West Africa's breakdancing champion Yaya Footworker explains his mindset before he goes into battle. Meet West Africa's champion breakdancer Yaya Footworker

Turning a Ghanaian shanty town into 'art city'

An artist is using art to rejuvenate the slum community where he grew up in Ghana's capital, Accra. Turning a Ghanaian shanty town into 'art city'

Dame Diana Rigg: 'I'm good at evil'

The actress on her role in Game of Thrones and the importance of making roles believable Dame Diana Rigg: 'I'm good at evil'

Birthday girl Madonna dances on bar in Cuba

Madonna delighted fans as she celebrated her 58th birthday in the Cuban capital Havana. Birthday girl Madonna dances on bar in Cuba

Meet Fred, the cloth puppet who is bringing disability issues to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Do puppets and disabled people have much in common? Emma finds out the answer when she meets Fred, the puppet starring in a new play at the Edinburgh Fringe. Meet Fred, the cloth puppet who is bringing disability issues to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Hollywood actress Mulligan on dementia

Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan has been appointed by the Alzheimer's Society and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt as the UK's first global Dementia Friends Ambassador. Hollywood actress Mulligan on dementia

Swallows and Amazons sails into cinemas

A re-make of the original 1974 Swallows and Amazons film is due to be released in cinemas this week. Swallows and Amazons sails into cinemas

Star Wars set designer: Kenny Baker ‘proud’ to be R2-D2

Star Wars set designer Roger Christian tells BBC 5 live about working with R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker, who has died aged 81 after a long illness. Star Wars set designer: Kenny Baker ‘proud’ to be R2-D2

Irish music festival opens in Ennis

Irish President Michael D Higgins opened the Fleadh Cheoil in Ennis, County Clare on Sunday. Irish music festival opens in Ennis

Nadiya Hussain: 'I feel there's dignity in silence'

The Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain shared her childhood memories with Radio 4's Kirsty Young on Desert Island Discs. Nadiya Hussain: 'I feel there's dignity in silence'

Why is the aquatics venue wrapped in art?

Rio born Adriana Varejao is the artist who designed the artwork adorning the Olympics aquatics venue. Julia Carneiro has been finding out her inspiration for the piece. Why is the aquatics venue wrapped in art?

'The man that made R2-D2 come alive'

British actor Kenny Baker, who starred as R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, has died aged 81 after a long illness, his niece has confirmed. 'The man that made R2-D2 come alive'

Who were the original punks?

Photographer Derek Ridgers talks to BBC World Update's Dan Damon about his new book 'Punk London 1977'. Who were the original punks?

Real life and ballet couple prepare to dance at Edinburgh

Considered to be the best ballet dancers in the world, Sergei Polunin and Natalia Osipova perform together in Edinburgh. Real life and ballet couple prepare to dance at Edinburgh

Why Beatles picture almost wasn't taken

An exhibition of world-renowned Scots photographer Harry Benson's 50-year career in the United States is to be unveiled at the Scottish Parliament. Why Beatles picture almost wasn't taken

Who wins the BBC Samba dance-off?

BBC World TV presenters hold a Samba dance-off. Who wins the BBC Samba dance-off?

Jamie Dornan and Cillian Murphy have joined forces for World War Two film Anthropoid.

Talking Movies takes a look at Anthropoid, a new World War Two film starring Jamie Dornan and Cillian Murphy. Jamie Dornan and Cillian Murphy have joined forces for World War Two film Anthropoid.

Comedian kicks off Chilcot Report in Edinburgh Fringe

Comedian Arthur Smith begins the Fringe festival 24-hour read through of the Chilcot Report in a shed. Comedian kicks off Chilcot Report in Edinburgh Fringe

Dancing in Damascus: The man who stayed behind

The war in Syria has now been going for five years and while a lot of people escaped, some of them stayed behind. Dancing in Damascus: The man who stayed behind

Ricky Gervais on bringing back David Brent

Ricky Gervais attended the premiere of David Brent: Life on the Road. Ricky Gervais on bringing back David Brent

Rio 2016: Giant leap wows Games goers

French street artist JR has created giant installations for the Olympic Games. Rio 2016: Giant leap wows Games goers

Critic dismisses Suicide Squad box office figures

Joe Morgenstern of the Wall Street Journal, who wrote a damning review of Suicide Squad, argues that its first weekend success means nothing. Critic dismisses Suicide Squad box office figures

Curtain Call installation unveiled at Roundhouse, London

Artist Ron Arad returns to the Roundhouse in London with a 360-degree installation called Curtain Call. Curtain Call installation unveiled at Roundhouse, London

Stephen Fry and Adam Deacon on living with bipolar

Bafta award-winning actor Adam Deacon, who was diagnosed last year with bipolar disorder, speaks to Stephen Fry for the Victoria Derbyshire programme. Stephen Fry and Adam Deacon on living with bipolar

The British man teaching music in Rio

Musician Tom Ashe tells the BBC's Babita Sharma why he felt inspired to move from the UK to one of the favelas in Rio and teach children there to play music. The British man teaching music in Rio

Isla Fisher interviewed by child about her first kids' book

Actress Isla Fisher talks to six-year-old Ottilie about writing her first children's book, dressing chickens and her favourite roles. Isla Fisher interviewed by child about her first kids' book

Photos of Truman Capote's Brooklyn go on display

David Attie's photographs of Brooklyn used to illustrate Truman Capote's magazine stories are now on display. Photos of Truman Capote's Brooklyn go on display

Indie band Viola Beach claim posthumous number one album

Indie band Viola Beach have scored a number one in the UK album chart, six months after they were killed in a car crash. Indie band Viola Beach claim posthumous number one album

Happy birthday tears for singer, 99

This week something magical happened at the National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny Happy birthday tears for singer, 99

Geoff Norcott and Grainne Maguire on political stand-up

Conservative Geoff Norcott and Labour-supporting Grainne Maguire on political stand-up Geoff Norcott and Grainne Maguire on political stand-up

Singer Anitta 'anxious' ahead of Rio opening ceremony

Babita Sharma met Brazilian singer Anitta ahead of her performance at the Olympic Games opening ceremony. Singer Anitta 'anxious' ahead of Rio opening ceremony

A Brief History Of The Edinburgh Festival

Originally curated by Sir Rudolph Bing in 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival was actually the second choice site to Oxford to host the festivities. A Brief History Of The Edinburgh Festival

Cush Jumbo: I’ve not got roles because of my colour

Cush Jumbo, best known for appearing in US series The Good Wife, feels she has missed out on roles because her skin colour. Cush Jumbo: I’ve not got roles because of my colour

What we learned at the Mercury Awards launch

All the backstage gossip at the launch for the 2016 Mercury Music Prize. What we learned at the Mercury Awards launch

Inside 'Amy's Place' - a safe home for women after rehab

Alice Salfield visits 'Amy's Place' - a safe home which aims to re-integrate women back into society after rehab. Inside 'Amy's Place' - a safe home for women after rehab

Documentary attacking Hillary Clinton is US box office hit

A film attacking Hillary Clinton becomes the year’s top grossing documentary in the US. Documentary attacking Hillary Clinton is US box office hit

Spitting Image puppets saved by Shropshire fan

Puppets from the satirical show Spitting Image have been saved by a Shropshire puppet collector along with other TV favourites. Spitting Image puppets saved by Shropshire fan

Meet the 10-year-old Child Genius

Ten-year-old Rhea has been named Child Genius 2016. However her mother, Sonal, has since faced a backlash from viewers for being "too pushy". Meet the 10-year-old Child Genius

Meet the cast from 'Suicide Squad'

The cast of 'Suicide Squad' discuss the latest DC heroes to jump from the comic book page to the silver screen. Meet the cast from 'Suicide Squad'

Scott's Antarctic pictures go on show in new exhibition

Newly recovered photographs from Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition are going on public display for the first time. Scott's Antarctic pictures go on show in new exhibition

Matt Damon only says 288 words in Jason Bourne film

Film critic Kate Muir and producer Steven Woolley discuss films with minimalist scripts Matt Damon only says 288 words in Jason Bourne film

Game of Thrones in numbers

TV drama Game of Thrones in numbers, as it's confirmed season eight will be its last. Game of Thrones in numbers

Jean-Claude Van Damme walks out of TV interview

Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme walked out of an Australian interview after claiming he was 'bored' of being asked the same questions by interviewers. Jean-Claude Van Damme walks out of TV interview

Cats musical returns to Broadway

Andrew Lloyd Webber has made a return to Broadway with his musical Cats. It is being performed there for the first time since 2000. Cats musical returns to Broadway