Knighthood for Welsh opera star Bryn Terfel

The Welsh opera star Bryn Terfel is made a knight in the New Year honours list. Knighthood for Welsh opera star Bryn Terfel

Entertainer Ken Dodd reacts to receiving a New Year Honour

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Mark Kermode: The Ten Worst Films Of 2016

Mark Kermode concludes his countdown of the worst films of the year. Mark Kermode: The Ten Worst Films Of 2016

Michael Rosen: Disney can reinvent itself

Children's author Michael Rosen says Disney is successful at selling - and reinventing - itself. Michael Rosen: Disney can reinvent itself

Mark Kermode: My Top Ten Films of 2016 Part Two

Mark Kermode completes the countdown of his 10 favourite films of the year. Mark Kermode: My Top Ten Films of 2016 Part Two

Iannucci: Jokes about 'thin-skinned' Donald Trump

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Alma Deutscher: The 11-year-old who skips and writes opera

Alma Deutscher's new opera is opening in Vienna. Alma Deutscher: The 11-year-old who skips and writes opera

Benedict Cumberbatch on new series of Sherlock

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Chocolat author Joanne Harris' top meals in literature

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Fans mourn 'vital' Reynolds

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Gordon Ramsay: 'I've been in a cage and wrestled'

TV chef Gordon Ramsay describes mixed martial arts or MMA as "an art" Gordon Ramsay: 'I've been in a cage and wrestled'

US actress Debbie Reynolds dies, a day after daughter Carrie Fisher

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Debbie Reynolds: 'Being in showbusiness - I love it'

US actress Debbie Reynolds has died at the age of 84. Debbie Reynolds: 'Being in showbusiness - I love it'

Ethel & Ernest: Essex director brings Raymond Briggs' novel to life

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C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels: Carrie Fisher was 'a joy'

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Carrie Fisher: Star Wars fans pay tribute in Hollywood

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Carrie Fisher: 'They didn't want a stereotypical princess'

Carrie Fisher being interviewed about her role as Princess Leia on BBC's Nationwide in 1977. Carrie Fisher: 'They didn't want a stereotypical princess'

The Very Hungry Caterpillar from page to stage

Eric Carle's characters are being brought to life in a stage show. The Very Hungry Caterpillar from page to stage

Celebrity artist Louise Dear on painting for the famous

Artist Louise Dear invited BBC News to her Brighton studio to look through her paintings. She has created works for celebrities including Elton John. Celebrity artist Louise Dear on painting for the famous

Carrie Fisher talks about publishing her diaries

Speaking earlier this month, actress Carrie Fisher talks about her "embarrassment" over revelations in her published diaries. Carrie Fisher talks about publishing her diaries

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies, aged 60

Actress Carrie Fisher dies at the age of 60, days after suffering a heart attack. Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies, aged 60

Watership Down author Richard Adams dies aged 96

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BBC bids farewell to The Great British Bake Off

A look back at some of the moments that made The Great British Bake Off such a popular show on the BBC. BBC bids farewell to The Great British Bake Off

Tributes build at George Michael's home

Fans and friends of George Michael have been leaving tributes outside his home in Highgate, North London. Tributes build at George Michael's home

Liz Smith: She was a 'charming eccentric' - Mike Leigh

Director Mike Leigh has paid tribute to actress Liz Smith calling her a "charming eccentric" who was "generous to a fault". Liz Smith: She was a 'charming eccentric' - Mike Leigh

Carey Mulligan on dementia and music

As part of her guest editorship of Today, actress Carey Mulligan explores the stigma associated with dementia. Carey Mulligan on dementia and music

The FTSE 100 graph put to music

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Royle Family's Nana, Liz Smith dies

Actress Liz Smith, who played "Nana" in the Royle Family and Mrs Cropley in the Vicar of Dibley, has died aged 95. Royle Family's Nana, Liz Smith dies

Pantomime: theatre's gift that keeps on giving

How York Theatre Royal's pantomime is the gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. Pantomime: theatre's gift that keeps on giving

George Michael: Fans gather at London home

George Michael fans gather at his London home to pay tribute to the singer, who has died aged 53. George Michael: Fans gather at London home

George Michael: Paul Young pays tribute

Paul Young recalls an impromptu duet with George Michael, describing his voice as one "that cuts straight through your heart". George Michael: Paul Young pays tribute

George Michael: 'A master' of pop - BBC arts editor

Pop superstar George Michael has died at the age of 53. George Michael: 'A master' of pop - BBC arts editor

George Michael: Desert Island Discs highlights

In 2007, George Michael gave a rare interview to Kirsty Young on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, describing his life as "self-destructive". George Michael: Desert Island Discs highlights

In music: George Michael

Singer George Michael has died at his home at the age of 53. Here's a look back at some of his most famous tracks. In music: George Michael

George Michael in 'first' Carpool Karaoke

In 2011 George Michael joined James Corden for a BBC Comic Relief sketch, which went on to inspire the viral hit Carpool Karaoke from James Corden's Late Late Show on CBS. George Michael in 'first' Carpool Karaoke

George Michael - Faith video

George Michael released multi-million selling album Faith in 1987. George Michael - Faith video

BBC's David Sillito: 'He was a great, great song-writer'

The BBC's David Sillito reports on the death of George Michael. BBC's David Sillito: 'He was a great, great song-writer'

George Michael dies 'peacefully at home'

Andy Moore takes a look back at the career of George Michael. George Michael dies 'peacefully at home'

Strictly Come Dancing: Show bids farewell to Len Goodman

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman receives a special tribute during his final appearance. Strictly Come Dancing: Show bids farewell to Len Goodman

Behind the scenes at Strictly Christmas special

Naga Munchetty goes behind the scenes to see what makes Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas episode so special. Behind the scenes at Strictly Christmas special

Ever wondered what presents celebrities get for Christmas?

BBC News asked some stars of stage and screen what kind of presents they get at Christmas. Ever wondered what presents celebrities get for Christmas?

Berwick Kaler, at 70 Britain's longest-serving dame, gets panto ready

Berwick Kaler, who has written and starred in York Theatre Royal's pantomime for 38 years, shows how he prepares for his festive performances. Berwick Kaler, at 70 Britain's longest-serving dame, gets panto ready

Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt has died

David Sillito looks back at the life of Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt who has died aged 68. Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt has died

Sherlock: New series 'the darkest season yet'

Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington talk about season four of Sherlock - described by writers as the darkest yet - which begins on New Year's Day. Sherlock: New series 'the darkest season yet'

How phones changed the imagery of the American campaign

A new photo exhibit in New York examines how phone images fit into the race for the White House. How phones changed the imagery of the American campaign

Bethlehem icons created by artists

Artists in Bethlehem are creating icons they hope will end up all over the world. Bethlehem icons created by artists

Does the Christmas chart count anymore?

Clean Bandit, Louis Tomlinson and Matt Terry are contenders for this year's Christmas number one slot, but how did the festive chart start? Does the Christmas chart count anymore?

MasterChef winner steps up to the plate

The winner of Masterchef: The Professionals is revealed. MasterChef winner steps up to the plate

Ballerinas storm the streets of Cairo

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Boy battling leukaemia conducts orchestra

A seven-year-old boy with leukaemia has a wish come true conducting the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Boy battling leukaemia conducts orchestra

Schoolgirl Kayleigh Rogers wows audience with her voice

Kayleigh Rogers' version of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah was the highlight of her school's Christmas concert. Schoolgirl Kayleigh Rogers wows audience with her voice

Sci-fi's latest blockbuster with a twist

The latest sci-fi blockbuster, Passengers, sees the main characters wake up from a cryogenic sleep decades too early. Sci-fi's latest blockbuster with a twist

Michelle Obama makes farewell Oprah appearance

US First Lady Michelle Obama says her door is "always open" to Melania Trump, in a farewell interview with Oprah Winfrey. Michelle Obama makes farewell Oprah appearance

Hollywood star Zsa Zsa Gabor dies aged 99

The Hungarian-born actress was more famous for her personal life than her on-screen roles. Hollywood star Zsa Zsa Gabor dies aged 99

Lord Sugar picks 2016 Apprentice winner

Lord Sugar goes with his "gut feeling" to pick his 2016 Apprentice winner. Lord Sugar picks 2016 Apprentice winner

The last '10 from Len' on Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Len Goodman has awarded his last "10 from Len" The last '10 from Len' on Strictly

Strictly's best bits: Gangnam Style to Sexy Samba

Ore Oduba and his partner Joanne Clifton have been crowned champions in the final of Strictly Come Dancing. Strictly's best bits: Gangnam Style to Sexy Samba

Strictly 2016 winner announced

It's time to find out who took home the Strictly Come Dancing 2016 trophy. Strictly 2016 winner announced

Who will waltz off with the trophy?

The final of Strictly Come Dancing is taking place on Saturday, when one of the three remaining celebrities will lift the coveted glitterball trophy. Who will waltz off with the trophy?

BBC News jingle dancer in TV studio

Corville Cuffy dances to the BBC News jingle after footage of him in Leicester Square went viral online. BBC News jingle dancer in TV studio

Casualty set hosts mannequin challenge with NHS staff

The BBC set of Casualty hosts off-duty NHS staff for a mannequin challenge. Casualty set hosts mannequin challenge with NHS staff

The artists bringing childish terrors to life

The Monster Project takes horrifying creatures designed by children and gets professional artists to bring them to life. The artists bringing childish terrors to life

Judy Murray talks about Andy and Jamie's successful year

Andy Murray and his brother Jamie have had an amazingly successful year - we hear from their mum Judy. Judy Murray talks about Andy and Jamie's successful year

Gio Ponti villa in Iran faces demolition

Villa Namazee is Gio Ponti's only work in Iran, but is to be replaced by five-star hotel. Gio Ponti villa in Iran faces demolition

Man dances to BBC jingle in Leicester Square

The BBC news jingle seems to have inspired some funky shapes for one performer in Leicester Square. Man dances to BBC jingle in Leicester Square

Rogue One: Felicity Jones on being Star Wars' first female lead

Felicity Jones, who plays Jyn Erso in the new Star Wars film Rogue One, speaks to the BBC's Colin Paterson about the role. Rogue One: Felicity Jones on being Star Wars' first female lead

BBC Music Awards: Robbie Williams collects gong for Adele

Pop star Adele has dominated the BBC Music Awards for a second year in a row - without making an appearance. BBC Music Awards: Robbie Williams collects gong for Adele

JK Rowling: 'Special and unique' book up for auction

A handwritten and illustrated book - one of only seven produced by the Harry Potter author - is being auctioned. JK Rowling: 'Special and unique' book up for auction

Golden Globes: A guide to the nominees

Musical film La La Land leads the pack in this year's Golden Globe nominations, but what other films and actors are in the running? Golden Globes: A guide to the nominees

Overcoming dyslexia to become a novelist

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Madonna delivers a ferocious acceptance speech whilst picking up Woman of the Year award.

Madonna delivers a powerful acceptance speech as she picks up Woman of the Year award at the Billboards. Madonna delivers a ferocious acceptance speech whilst picking up Woman of the Year award.

Young Attenborough fans amazed by the documentary

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Raising the curtain on Liverpool's new theatre company

The Everyman Theatre in Liverpool is forming its first repertory company for 25 years. Raising the curtain on Liverpool's new theatre company

Louis Tomlinson pays tribute to mother on X Factor

Louis Tomlinson performed his new single on The X Factor days after losing his mother. Louis Tomlinson pays tribute to mother on X Factor

World premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Stars of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story took to the red carpet in Hollywood for the world premiere. World premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

'I was given a second chance': AA Gill dies

Sunday Times critic AA Gill has died at the age of 62, three weeks after revealing he had cancer. He appeared on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs in 2006. 'I was given a second chance': AA Gill dies

'Nervous' Patti Smith forgets Bob Dylan lyrics

Patti Smith forgets the words to Bob Dylan's song, A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, at his Nobel Literature Prize ceremony. 'Nervous' Patti Smith forgets Bob Dylan lyrics

Could you be next GB Wheelchair dancer?

Britain currently has just one couple competing on the world stage in Wheelchair dance, but there is a push to get more people involved, as Mike Bushell reports. Could you be next GB Wheelchair dancer?

The most-watched music videos of 2016

Justin Bieber, Zayn and Adele all feature in the UK's most-watched videos of 2016. but who is number one? The most-watched music videos of 2016

Radiohead bassist: 'Vinyl is like clothing for music'

Radiohead's bassist says vinyl is "more pleasurable" than digital downloads. Radiohead bassist: 'Vinyl is like clothing for music'

Anthony Horowitz teases new James Bond book

Anthony Horowitz has revealed he will be writing a new James Bond book with a “killer” first line. Anthony Horowitz teases new James Bond book

Are you missing out listening to MP3 music?

Music producer Trevor Horn illustrates how sound quality can differ with a compressed MP3 file. Are you missing out listening to MP3 music?

100 Women 2016: Instagram star Iskra Lawrence on why every body is beautiful

Iskra Lawrence never fitted into a fashion industry box... so she decided to use social media to create her own. 100 Women 2016: Instagram star Iskra Lawrence on why every body is beautiful

Damon defends his role in Chinese film 'The Great Wall'

Actor Matt Damon has defended his role in the Chinese film The Great Wall following accusations of 'whitewashing'. Damon defends his role in Chinese film 'The Great Wall'

Gigi Hadid wins Model of the Year at Fashion Awards

Gigi Hadid scooped the International Model of the Year prize at the Fashion Awards in London. Donatella Versace presented her with the trophy. Gigi Hadid wins Model of the Year at Fashion Awards

Peter Vaughan: Compelling actor who excelled in unsympathetic roles

British actor Peter Vaughan, best known for roles in Game of Thrones and Porridge, has died at the age of 93. Peter Vaughan: Compelling actor who excelled in unsympathetic roles

Living with autism: Disney films helped me speak again

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Turner winner Helen Marten to share prize again

The 2016 Turner Prize is won by sculptor Helen Marten, who says she will share her £25,000 winnings with her fellow nominees. Turner winner Helen Marten to share prize again

Christine and the Queens on being pansexual

Heloise Letissier, aka Christine and the Queens, talks pansexuality and rejecting gender stereotypes. Christine and the Queens on being pansexual

Helen Marten wins 2016 Turner Prize

Turner Prize-winner Helen Marten calls for more creativity in schools in her acceptance speech. Helen Marten wins 2016 Turner Prize

Coming home to Toxteth to make Turner Prize-winning designs

Sumuyya Khader lived on Cairns Street in Toxteth as a young girl - now the Turner Prize has brought her back. Coming home to Toxteth to make Turner Prize-winning designs

Ridley says fame like 'sensory overload'

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Jo Cox tribute: Stars and MPs record single

Music stars and MPs record a single as a tribute to the Labour backbencher Jo Cox, who was murdered in her constituency. Jo Cox tribute: Stars and MPs record single

Queen's holiday season job

The Queen of Denmark has been working as a set and costume designer at the Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen. Queen's holiday season job

Gillian Anderson campaigns against modern slavery

In an interview with the BBC's Andrew Marr, the Hollywood actress says that slavery is alive and well in every city. Gillian Anderson campaigns against modern slavery

Sir Tom Courtenay reads Larkin's First Sight

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John Cleese: Sachs 'a sweet man and brilliant farceur'

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A look back at the life of Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs

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Andrew Sachs: Fawlty Towers' 'I know nothing' scene

Watch the Fawlty Towers scene which created waiter Manuel's most famous line. Andrew Sachs, the actor who played him, has died at the age of 86. Andrew Sachs: Fawlty Towers' 'I know nothing' scene

Prince Harry and Rihanna get HIV tests in Barbados

Prince Harry and Rihanna have taken HIV tests together in Barbados to raise awareness on World Aids Day. Prince Harry and Rihanna get HIV tests in Barbados

Gillian Anderson: 'Slavery a $150bn business'

Gillian Anderson discusses child trafficking as explored in her film Sold. Gillian Anderson: 'Slavery a $150bn business'