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Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick have lent their voices to new animation Trolls

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Daniel Craig 'first choice' for next James Bond

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Exclusive Lady Detective short story

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Seamus Heaney: New centre to honour his life and works

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'I survived the Deepwater Horizon blast'

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Saying goodbye to the pain of ballet

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Nadiya: 'I just want Bake Off to do well'

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'MI5 eavesdropped on news of my birth'

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Evans pays tribute to Sir Terry Wogan at memorial service

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Akram Khan: My Giselle is about 'caste' and 'class'

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Turner Prize exhibition: Will Gompertz's essential rundown

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Young, stylish and black: Meet the dandies

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'I'd be wary of Bake Off mark two'

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Home Turf: Football and dance united

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Carpool karaoke star Ted, 80, releases single

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'Mel and Sue's Bake Off may well be OK'

Could the BBC create a new programme similar to Bake Off? A copyright lawyer says "Mel and Sue's Bake Off may well be OK". 'Mel and Sue's Bake Off may well be OK'

Actor Emma Watson in call for equality

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Gemma Arterton talks about The Girl With All The Gifts

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Great British Bake Off: Ex-boss criticises Channel 4

Channel 4 has bought "a very expensive car with one wheel" in the The Great British Bake Off, according to its former boss. Great British Bake Off: Ex-boss criticises Channel 4

Lord Alan Sugar on the news Mary Berry has decided to stay with the BBC out of 'loyalty'

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Producer James L Brooks on mentoring movie makers

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Tate Modern in storm over net curtain remark

Artist Grayson Perry says the mention of net curtains has brought a class dimension to the row. Tate Modern in storm over net curtain remark

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Mary Berry quits and Paul Hollywood stays in Bake Off shake up

Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood confirm their Great British Bake Off future. Mary Berry quits and Paul Hollywood stays in Bake Off shake up

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Emily Blunt on playing 'toxic' character in The Girl On The Train

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Sound of Music's Friedrich: We'll miss Charmian

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Writer Nadine Kaadan helps Syrian children understand war

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Giant peach rolls through Cardiff to mark Dahl centenary

A weekend of events have been planned in Cardiff to remember Roald Dahl, who was born in the city 100 years ago. Giant peach rolls through Cardiff to mark Dahl centenary

80-year-old Ted McDermott lands record deal

An 80-year-old man with dementia who became an internet star when his son posted videos of him singing in the car, has landed a record deal. 80-year-old Ted McDermott lands record deal

Food, meat, art in surreal photos

Canadian graphic artist Matija Erceg reimagines animal products as everyday items. Food, meat, art in surreal photos

Would you use a golden loo?

The Guggenheim Museum in New York is letting visitors sit on a solid gold throne, but only in private. Would you use a golden loo?

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Breaking Bad star hails 'pioneering' Paralympics

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Manchester studio used by Joy Division back in use

A former Manchester recording studio once used by bands including Joy Division and the Sex Pistols has been brought back into use. Manchester studio used by Joy Division back in use

Actor Michael C Hall to sing Bowie track at Mercury Prize

One of the tracks from David Bowie's last album Blackstar will be sung by American actor Michael C Hall at the Mercury Music Prize ceremony. Actor Michael C Hall to sing Bowie track at Mercury Prize

African chess champ's story premieres at Toronto

The Queen of Katwe, the story of an African chess champion has premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. One of its stars, David Oyelowo, talks to Talking Movies' Tom Brook about the film. African chess champ's story premieres at Toronto

Roald Dahl: In his own words

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Paul McCartney crossed Abbey Road dressed as a werewolf

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Mercury-nominated albums in three words

We asked the nominees for this year's Mercury Music Prize to sum up their albums in three words. Mercury-nominated albums in three words

Bake Off: Richard Osman says replacing Mel and Sue will be 'hard work'

Richard Osman says replacing Mel and Sue on The Great British Bake Off will be 'hard work'. Bake Off: Richard Osman says replacing Mel and Sue will be 'hard work'

Shakespeare anniversary: Britain's first all-black Hamlet

The first all-black production of Hamlet in Britain is being performed as part of the Shakespeare 400 anniversary celebration. Shakespeare anniversary: Britain's first all-black Hamlet

'Mel and Sue are Bake Off', says former contestant

Former Bake Off contestants react to the news that Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc are stepping down as hosts of the show. 'Mel and Sue are Bake Off', says former contestant

Roald Dahl: The secret of my success

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C4 'shot itself in the foot' on Bake Off

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Uganda's Disney chess queen

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A look back at the best bits of the Great British Bake Off

The Great British Bake Off is saying goodbye to the BBC and moving over to Channel Four. We have been taking a look back at the most successful programme on British TV. A look back at the best bits of the Great British Bake Off

Julie Walters: Grammar schools 'divisive and dreadful'

Actress Julie Walters, who went to a grammar school, says expanding them is a 'terrible thing to do'. Julie Walters: Grammar schools 'divisive and dreadful'

David Baddiel on the funny side of his dad's dementia

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Does Tupac still pack a punch?

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How the BBC lost The Great British Bake Off

The BBC has lost the contract to broadcast The Great British Bake Off, which will now be shown on Channel 4. How the BBC lost The Great British Bake Off

Clooney: S Sudan corruption report is 'explosive stuff'

George Clooney has warned international banks over doing business with South Sudan after a report accuses the country's elite of profiteering. Clooney: S Sudan corruption report is 'explosive stuff'

A writer's guide to inventing words

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The Archers verdict revealed

Millions of listeners to the BBC Radio 4 soap were expected to tune in as the fictional trial drew to a close with the jury's verdict. The Archers verdict revealed

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Nigel Havers speaks about juror role in The Archers

Nigel Havers has spoken about his role in The Archers, in which he played a juror deliberating on the fate of Helen Titchener. Nigel Havers speaks about juror role in The Archers

Britain's oldest Asian theatre reopens after refit

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Re-live what happened in this year's Proms

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Using music to tell the story of 1960's 'revolution'

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Prince Buster, the pioneering Jamaican musician, has died.

The pioneering musician Prince Buster, who shaped Jamaican music and influenced lots of British Ska bands, has died. We hear from a fan on how he got his nickname Prince Buster, the pioneering Jamaican musician, has died.

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How Star Trek inspired 'two generations' of scientists

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A 14-year-old artist dubbed "Mini Monet" has spoken of the "constant inspiration" he finds in painting. 'Mini Monet' Kieron Williamson on his 'constant inspiration'

Prince Buster on Top of the Pops

Cecil Bustamente Campbell the ska pioneer known by the stage name of Prince Buster dies at the age of 78. Prince Buster on Top of the Pops

Stephen Fry on Apple: 'Without tax, civilisation falters'

In the wake of a fresh row over Apple's European tax payments, actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry says he has "no patience" with large firms paying "miniscule rates of taxation". Stephen Fry on Apple: 'Without tax, civilisation falters'

Alvin Ailey dancer: 'Hip-hop was before ballet for me'

Dancer Jacqueline Green talks about new hip-hop piece Exodus. Alvin Ailey dancer: 'Hip-hop was before ballet for me'

The Magnificent Seven remake is opening Toronto's Film Festival

The Toronto International Film Festival is getting underway with a screening of a remake of the classic Western, The Magnificent Seven. The Magnificent Seven remake is opening Toronto's Film Festival

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The Russian artist whose work remembering the victims of Stalin has been vandalised. Stalin's victims painted from history

The day Peter Sellers tried to spread peace in Belfast

On this day in 1971, comic actor Peter Sellers visited Unity flats in Belfast to spread a message of peace and love. The day Peter Sellers tried to spread peace in Belfast

Strictly Come Dancing lesson: Vince Cable and Ed Balls

Vince Cable offers a dancing lesson to Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ed Balls. Strictly Come Dancing lesson: Vince Cable and Ed Balls

Fabric and club culture's history of struggles

As Fabric, one of Britain's best-known nightclubs, shuts after the deaths of two clubbers, here is a look at how dance culture has evolved. Fabric and club culture's history of struggles

Teletext artist turning news into art in Germany

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Neon exhibition celebration for Blackpool Illuminations

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Grime, a unique mash-up of musical influences, started in East London around 15 years ago, and is now more popular than ever. Lady Leshurr on the rise and rise of Grime

Meat Loaf: My back injury 'hurts like hell'

Bat Out of Hell singer Meat Loaf discusses his back injury. Meat Loaf: My back injury 'hurts like hell'

Daryl Hall: Music critics aren't 'qualified' to judge

Musician Daryl Hall says he has never "got along" with the music press in America. Daryl Hall: Music critics aren't 'qualified' to judge

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Ex Blue Peter presenter: 'Why I changed my name'

Former Blue Peter presenter Andy Akinwolere has decided to change his name to Ayo, which is his original birth name. Ex Blue Peter presenter: 'Why I changed my name'

How John le Carre's parents shaped his writing

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Reading Prison hosts Oscar Wilde tribute

HMP Reading is to open to the public for the first time for an arts project celebrating former inmate Oscar Wilde. Reading Prison hosts Oscar Wilde tribute

Jude Law: 'Lenny mirrors the contradictions of the church'

The first two episodes of The Young Pope were released at the Venice Film Festival. Jude Law: 'Lenny mirrors the contradictions of the church'

Beatrix Potter's Tale of Kitty-in-Boots brought to life

BBC Breakfast's Holly Hamilton meets Quentin Blake who has illustrated a previously unknown Beatrix Potter story, The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots. Beatrix Potter's Tale of Kitty-in-Boots brought to life

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Due to a change in the global climate, the year 1816 became known as the year without a summer, providing inspiration for works by Mary Shelley and Lord Byron. How 1816 literature inspired 'cli-fi'

Abandoned Leeds Festival camping gear given to homeless

Thousand of tents and sleeping bags left behind at the Leeds Festival are being given to the city's homeless. Abandoned Leeds Festival camping gear given to homeless

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Strictly Come Dancing professionals and celebrities on what they want in a dance partner. Strictly 2016: What make a good dance partner?

Surviving bomb pushed me to be Paralympics presenter

JJ Chalmers, who is part of Channel 4’s presenting team in Rio, says watching the 2012 Paralympic Games made him feel proud to be disabled. Surviving bomb pushed me to be Paralympics presenter

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Ed Balls: 'I'm worried about the jive'

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Poldark star Aidan Turner says he 'sexed up' scything

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