vendredi 31 mars 2017

Imagining Bob Dylan's trip to accept his Nobel Prize

Musician Mitch Benn imagines what is going on in Bob Dylan's head as he accepts his prize. Imagining Bob Dylan's trip to accept his Nobel Prize

Doctor Who: 'Bill’s gay and it shouldn’t be a big deal'

Peal Mackie talks about playing Doctor Who's the first openly-gay companion. Doctor Who: 'Bill’s gay and it shouldn’t be a big deal'

John Lydon turns writer for release of new songbook

Sex Pistol and elder statesman of punk John Lydon talks about the release on his new songbook. John Lydon turns writer for release of new songbook

The GP who secretly became an Archers star

A family GP has secretly acted in The Archers for over 30 years The GP who secretly became an Archers star

jeudi 30 mars 2017

Meet the artist who sketches refugees

Gideon Summerfield builds relationships with refugees through his drawings. Meet the artist who sketches refugees

mardi 28 mars 2017

Street art events promote Yemen peace

Murad Subay from Yemen and British artist Lisa-Marie Gibbs held simultaneous street art events in Yemen and the UK. Street art events promote Yemen peace

Clem Curtis tried to keep illness 'under wraps'

Two days before this death, Clem Curtis said he enjoyed "every moment" of being with The Foundations. Clem Curtis tried to keep illness 'under wraps'

lundi 27 mars 2017

The Foundations' front man Clem Curtis dies

The Foundations' lead singer, who has died aged 76, is remembered as a "pioneer of soul music" in Britain. The Foundations' front man Clem Curtis dies

Police 696 forms are 'targeting grime acts'

The government is to respond to fears a police risk assessment form has been used in a "racist" way to target grime artists, the BBC understands. Police 696 forms are 'targeting grime acts'

dimanche 26 mars 2017

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds: Fans farewell at memorial service

Fans gather to honour Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at a public memorial service in Los Angeles. Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds: Fans farewell at memorial service

samedi 25 mars 2017

Canadian composer turns Pink Floyd's The Wall into an opera

The Opera de Montreal is taking the rock out of “rock opera” with its ambitious interpretation of Pink Floyd’s classic double album, The Wall. Canadian composer turns Pink Floyd's The Wall into an opera

What happens when music meets art?

Collage artist Hayato Takano creates portraits of famous musicians using only sheet music. What happens when music meets art?

Is there too much violence against women on TV?

Television stars on claims that there is too much violence against women in dramas. Is there too much violence against women on TV?

Red Nose Day 2017: Carpool Karaoke with Take That

James Corden’s Red Nose Day Carpool karaoke, Ed Sheeran and the Love Actually cast help Comic Relief raise more than £71m so far. Red Nose Day 2017: Carpool Karaoke with Take That

vendredi 24 mars 2017

Comic Relief: Love Actually revisited - watch the trailer

Red Nose Day Actually, which airs at 19:00 GMT, shows what happened to the characters since 2003. Comic Relief: Love Actually revisited - watch the trailer

jeudi 23 mars 2017

Love Actually sequel trailer debuts for Red Nose Day

A trailer for the Love Actually sequel, with Keira Knightley and Andrew Lincoln holding flash cards, debuts. Love Actually sequel trailer debuts for Red Nose Day

‘They found a hidden wall, and behind it the paintings’

Two Van Gogh paintings stolen by the mafia will go on show in Amsterdam this week. ‘They found a hidden wall, and behind it the paintings’

mercredi 22 mars 2017

'Dexter dressed scruffily, like a schoolteacher’

Lawrence Fox remembers Colin Dexter who has died aged 86. 'Dexter dressed scruffily, like a schoolteacher’

mardi 21 mars 2017

Sir Elton's surprise call to video teen

Disabled teenager Lewis Hine re-lives the moment Sir Elton John phoned him. Sir Elton's surprise call to video teen

lundi 20 mars 2017

Orchestre Baobab singer's son replaces late father

Orchestre Baobab, one of the world's best known Afro-Cuban bands, have just released their first album for a decade. Orchestre Baobab singer's son replaces late father

Gainsborough left with 'two scratches' after attack

The National Gallery director says the attack left "two scratches" on the painting, forming a "large X". Gainsborough left with 'two scratches' after attack

Noma Dumezweni reads Wordsworth's Daffodils

Actress Noma Dumezweni reads I wandered lonely as a cloud by Wordsworth Noma Dumezweni reads Wordsworth's Daffodils

The designer uniting Henry Moore and Christian Dior

One of Britain's leading designers unites iconic items from fashion and art. The designer uniting Henry Moore and Christian Dior

Dancing the lonely blues away with Just Good Friends

The club that helps isolated older people feel less lonely Dancing the lonely blues away with Just Good Friends

vendredi 17 mars 2017

New Monopoly pieces: Who's in, who's out?

Find out who's in and who's out following a public vote. New Monopoly pieces: Who's in, who's out?

Love Actually cast reunites for Comic Relief

Film-maker Richard Curtis has brought the original stars of Love Actually back together in a special sequel for Comic Relief. Love Actually cast reunites for Comic Relief

jeudi 16 mars 2017

The Uighur pop singer trying to build bridges

Ablajan is a Uighur pop sensation trying to navigate the fraught politics of China's far west. The Uighur pop singer trying to build bridges

Film looks at atheist activist Madalyn Murray O'Hair's life

Tom Brook reports on a film which looks at the rise and fall of atheist activist Madalyn Murray O'Hair. Film looks at atheist activist Madalyn Murray O'Hair's life

BBC arts editor gets tattooed by artist Lal Hardy

Will Gompertz is given a preview (literally) of the National Maritime Museum's body art exhibition. BBC arts editor gets tattooed by artist Lal Hardy

School Report: BBC boss grilled by youngsters over new Dr Who

BBC Director General Lord Hall resists pressure from School Reporters to name the new Dr Who. School Report: BBC boss grilled by youngsters over new Dr Who

Katie Hopkins 'very likely' to appeal against Monroe ruling

The TV personality says the bar for defamation has been set "too low" after she was sued for libel. Katie Hopkins 'very likely' to appeal against Monroe ruling

Apprentice contestant tells School Reporters 'you're hired'

Grainne McCoy returned to St Paul’s in Newry, to find out if there was a budding Alan Sugar in their midst. Apprentice contestant tells School Reporters 'you're hired'

mercredi 15 mars 2017

Steve Carell answers Despicable questions

The minions are back in our cinemas this June, and we've been catching up with Steve Carell, who voices the character of Gru... Steve Carell answers Despicable questions

mardi 14 mars 2017

Don Draper’s pitch for an advertising campaign has been brought to life by Heinz

Don Draper’s pitch for an advertising campaign has been brought to life by Heinz Don Draper’s pitch for an advertising campaign has been brought to life by Heinz

Was Renaissance artist Michelangelo like Michael Jackson?

Photographer David LaChapelle explains why he thinks Michelangelo and Michael Jackson were similar. Was Renaissance artist Michelangelo like Michael Jackson?

lundi 13 mars 2017

Teletubbies celebrate 20th birthday

Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po are still going strong with new episodes. Teletubbies celebrate 20th birthday

Paul Auster on his 'single most important' moment

US novelist Paul Auster speaks to Newsnight about his new book, Trump and the tragedy that changed his life. Paul Auster on his 'single most important' moment

Kim Kardashian West relives Paris armed robbery

Kim Kardashian West relives being robbed at gunpoint in Paris last year in a preview clip from E!. Kim Kardashian West relives Paris armed robbery

samedi 11 mars 2017

Roger Mayne's photographs capture 1950s street life

Why Roger Mayne's London scenes made him one of the pioneers of so-called "humanitarian" photography. Roger Mayne's photographs capture 1950s street life

vendredi 10 mars 2017

John Goodman: 'I could feel a part of Hollywood history now'

Actor John Goodman is joined by Jeff Bridges as his star his unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. John Goodman: 'I could feel a part of Hollywood history now'

Wig maker to the stars fixes the tresses of the world's greatest lover

Richard Mawbey says 60 wigs had to be hand made in a month for the Northern Ballet's production of Casanova. Wig maker to the stars fixes the tresses of the world's greatest lover

Real-life horror at Kong: Skull Island Vietnam premiere

Watch the moment film-goers were shocked at the Vietnam premier of Kong: Skull Island. Real-life horror at Kong: Skull Island Vietnam premiere

Experience an infinity room

Have you ever wondered what infinity might look like? Experience an infinity room

Buffy the Vampire Slayer turns 20

It's 20 years since the first episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was shown. Where are the stars now? Buffy the Vampire Slayer turns 20

jeudi 9 mars 2017

How big is live music really?

The UK's first ever census on live music is being carried out in six cities across Britain. How big is live music really?

Hands speak: Hip-hop meets sign language

Turkish rapper Fuat Ergin and his new band Eller Konusur, which means "Hands Speak", are creating a new harmony between hip-hop and sign language. Hands speak: Hip-hop meets sign language

SXSW 2017: A preview of festival films

Talking Movies' Tom Brook previews the South-by-Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. SXSW 2017: A preview of festival films

Steps to release first new album for 17 years

After reforming five years ago Steps have finally recorded a new album to mark their 20th anniversary Steps to release first new album for 17 years

mercredi 8 mars 2017

Art goes 'pop' at the British Museum

One of the UK's first major exhibitions charting US Pop Art opens at the British Museum in London. Art goes 'pop' at the British Museum

Witty comebacks to sexist banter

We asked four comedians to give us some funny responses to common sexist comments. Witty comebacks to sexist banter

Amal Clooney welcomes 'extra publicity'

Lawyer Amal Clooney says she has heard "harrowing" testimonies from the ethnic Kurdish group. Amal Clooney welcomes 'extra publicity'

mardi 7 mars 2017

Ashes to art: The artist who paints with human ashes

Artist Bea Haines explains how she creates works of art using the remains of her uncle. Ashes to art: The artist who paints with human ashes

Stormzy on being number one: 'I thank God'

Stormzy reflects on his album, Gang Signs and Prayer, the first grime record to go to number one. Stormzy on being number one: 'I thank God'

lundi 6 mars 2017

William Shatner's guide to Mars

The Star Trek actor takes you on a fact-fuelled cosmic journey to the mysterious Red Planet. William Shatner's guide to Mars

Stella McCartney's surprise George Michael tribute

Models burst into a rendition of the late singer's hit song Faith on the runway at Paris Fashion Week. Stella McCartney's surprise George Michael tribute

dimanche 5 mars 2017

Jimmy Carr says tax row could have ended career

Comedian Jimmy Carr tells Desert Island Discs how he dealt with the 2012 furore over his taxes. Jimmy Carr says tax row could have ended career

samedi 4 mars 2017

Emma Watson responds to Vanity Fair photo 'controversy'

Emma Watson responds to claims she is anti-feminist for posing almost topless for Vanity Fair. Emma Watson responds to Vanity Fair photo 'controversy'

vendredi 3 mars 2017

Why are West Brom's players recreating classic album covers?

Why are West Bromwich Albion's players pretending to be Phil Collins and Oasis? Why are West Brom's players recreating classic album covers?

jeudi 2 mars 2017

Four artists buy the house Nina Simone was born in

The simple dilapidated property in the US state of North Carolina was purchased for $95,000. Four artists buy the house Nina Simone was born in

Lion movie: Sunny Pawar stolen Hollywood's heart

A-listers at the Oscars were flocking to meet him. Lion movie: Sunny Pawar stolen Hollywood's heart

World Book Day: An interview with Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs talks to Newsnight about The Snowman, what David Bowie got wrong and being childless. World Book Day: An interview with Raymond Briggs

World Book Day just got serious

Children from a primary school in Norfolk debate the merits of their chosen World Book Day characters. World Book Day just got serious

Oscars 2017: On the Vanity Fair red carpet

Vanity Fair's after party is the one to go to, and the invitees are letting their hair down before they get through the door. Oscars 2017: On the Vanity Fair red carpet

Stormzy on books and badges

Grime MC Stormzy outs himself as a bookworm on World Book Day. Stormzy on books and badges

Sergei Polunin to pursue full-time film career

The "bad boy of ballet" wants to leave behind his reputation behind and make his name in the movies. Sergei Polunin to pursue full-time film career

mercredi 1 mars 2017

“The Pink Windmill kids” reunite for Comic Relief after dance from 1984 goes viral

"The Pink Windmill kids" became internet sensations 33 years after their dance aired on the BBC's Emu All Live Pink Windmill Show. This year, they are reuniting for Comic Relief. “The Pink Windmill kids” reunite for Comic Relief after dance from 1984 goes viral

Bookseller rejects novelist's anti-Trump bias claim

Woman In Black writer Susan Hill in spat with Norwich bookshop Bookseller rejects novelist's anti-Trump bias claim

TV stars give Welsh a go

How did Dannii Minogue and the cast from Eastenders and Casualty get on with our Welsh challenge? TV stars give Welsh a go