dimanche 30 juillet 2017

Actress Evanna Lynch: From Harry Potter to Disco Pigs

Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch talks about life after Hogwarts at rehearsals for her new play, Disco Pigs. Actress Evanna Lynch: From Harry Potter to Disco Pigs

samedi 29 juillet 2017

'I don't like hiding my identity so I stay inside'

A new exhibition called 'The House of Kings and Queens' looks at the experiences of LGBT people in Sierra Leone. 'I don't like hiding my identity so I stay inside'

Casualty makes British TV history

The final episode of the 31st series was shot entirely in a single take on one camera. Casualty makes British TV history

jeudi 27 juillet 2017

Mercury Prize nominations: On the red carpet

The BBC hears from the judges and nominees on music, catering and mums. Mercury Prize nominations: On the red carpet

Mercury Music Prize 2017: Nominations in full

A rundown of the 12 nominees for this year's Mercury Music Prize. Mercury Music Prize 2017: Nominations in full

mercredi 26 juillet 2017

Sistine Chapel like you've never seen it before

Experts spent 5 years photographing the entire Sistine Chapel using the latest technology. Sistine Chapel like you've never seen it before

lundi 24 juillet 2017

'Alternative facts': 1984 on Broadway

A play based on Orwell's 1984 has opened in New York as more political productions respond to the Trump presidency. 'Alternative facts': 1984 on Broadway

Stravinsky in South Africa: The composer who defied apartheid

When celebrated Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky visited South Africa in 1962, he defied racist laws to perform his music to a black audience. Stravinsky in South Africa: The composer who defied apartheid

Comic Con 2017: This year's highlights in 90 seconds

The costumes, the stars, the fans - this is Comic Con in 90 seconds. Comic Con 2017: This year's highlights in 90 seconds

dimanche 23 juillet 2017

How the body responds to stress

We analysed how the body responds to stress - by making presenter Jordan Dunbar do a comedy performance. How the body responds to stress

Beyonce Madame Tussauds controversy: Waxworks over the years

Madame Tussauds has changed its controversial waxwork of Beyonce after social media users complained that it made her more light skinned. Beyonce Madame Tussauds controversy: Waxworks over the years

samedi 22 juillet 2017

The Secret Garden Party closes its doors after 15 years

The Secret Garden Party, held in Abbots Ripton close to Huntingdon, will finish after 15 years. The Secret Garden Party closes its doors after 15 years

Michael Jackson's pet Bubbles sells artwork

A gallery is selling works by Bubbles and other primates to raise money for Florida's Centre for Great Apes. Michael Jackson's pet Bubbles sells artwork

Does reality TV still pack a punch?

The format has been around for more than 20 years. Does reality TV still pack a punch?

vendredi 21 juillet 2017

Waiting for Louis Tomlinson: The girls dedicated to the One Direction star

The fans who are willing to wait all night for a glimpse of their favourite star. Waiting for Louis Tomlinson: The girls dedicated to the One Direction star

jeudi 20 juillet 2017

Chris Evans 'asked mum for advice' after BBC salary reveal

The presenter told listeners he'd asked his 91-year-old mum what to do, after his pay was revealed. Chris Evans 'asked mum for advice' after BBC salary reveal

Salvador Dali body to be exhumed for DNA test

The body of Salvador Dali is to be exhumed for DNA test to establish whether he has a daughter. Salvador Dali body to be exhumed for DNA test

mercredi 19 juillet 2017

Meet the man making wood exoskeletons

Find out what led Ukrainian crane operator Dmitriy Balandin to design a low-cost walking aid. Meet the man making wood exoskeletons

BBC presenter salaries: Why it matters

Our media editor Amol Rajan says the gender pay gap could lead to big problems for the BBC. BBC presenter salaries: Why it matters

Despacito has been streamed 4.6bn times

Luis Fonsi's Despacito has become the most-streamed song of all time. Despacito has been streamed 4.6bn times

mardi 18 juillet 2017

BBC salaries: Tony Hall says salary disclosure 'inflationary'

The BBC's director general says it's unfair to publish the salaries of stars who earn more than £150,000. BBC salaries: Tony Hall says salary disclosure 'inflationary'

Sexist ads to be banned by Advertising Standards Authority

Some are the most memorable adverts of all time but ads that portray sexism will be banned. Sexist ads to be banned by Advertising Standards Authority

Luc Besson: Cara Delevingne is a natural actress, not a model

Valerian director Luc Besson joins stars Cara Delevingne and Rihanna at his film;s premiere in the US. Luc Besson: Cara Delevingne is a natural actress, not a model

lundi 17 juillet 2017

Eloise: The charming, funny six-year-old who lives in a luxury hotel

A much-loved children's book character gets her own exhibit in New York City. Eloise: The charming, funny six-year-old who lives in a luxury hotel

Carolyn McCall: ITV boss has long CV

Carolyn McCall has been named as the new Chief Executive of ITV but she has a long list of famous employers on her CV. Carolyn McCall: ITV boss has long CV

Doctor Who: How did the Whovians react?

Doctor Who: How did the Whovians react? Doctor Who: How did the Whovians react?

India's traditional craft skills in demand for Game of Thrones

India has some of the rare skills needed for Game of Thrones props. India's traditional craft skills in demand for Game of Thrones

dimanche 16 juillet 2017

The man who takes photographs of white paint spills

Owen Davey sees beauty and humour in dried puddles of paint in public places. The man who takes photographs of white paint spills

Doctor Who's 13th Time Lord unveiled

Jodie Whittaker is the first woman to get the role. Doctor Who's 13th Time Lord unveiled

samedi 15 juillet 2017

Saturday Kitchen: Show goes on after host cuts finger

Saturday Kitchen presenter Donal Skehan puts his injury down to the show's very sharp knives. Saturday Kitchen: Show goes on after host cuts finger

vendredi 14 juillet 2017

Woman's selfie causes $200,000 worth of damage

Next time you're in an art gallery, don't do this. Woman's selfie causes $200,000 worth of damage

'Dunkirk screening for veterans was daunting'

Director Christopher Nolan and actor Mark Rylance discuss the film Dunkirk with BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt. 'Dunkirk screening for veterans was daunting'

jeudi 13 juillet 2017

Harry Styles says Dunkirk role may be last

The 1Der tells the BBC why his first Hollywood role may also be his last. Harry Styles says Dunkirk role may be last

Why are people angry about Far Cry 5?

Set in rural Montana, Far Cry 5 has been causing an outcry online before it has been released. Why are people angry about Far Cry 5?

mercredi 12 juillet 2017

Latitude Festival: Mumford & Sons' Ben Lovett versus Bessie Turner

Mumford & Sons' Ben Lovett and singer Bessie Turner look ahead to the Latitude Festival. Latitude Festival: Mumford & Sons' Ben Lovett versus Bessie Turner

mardi 11 juillet 2017

Rudolf Nureyev's great leap to freedom

The legendary ballet dancer's defection that caused an international sensation. Rudolf Nureyev's great leap to freedom

Madonna opens Malawi children's hospital

The centre is funded by the singer's Raising Malawi charity and named after daughter Mercy James. Madonna opens Malawi children's hospital

Bolshoi Theatre postpones Rudolf Nureyev ballet

Rumours are swirling about why the Bolshoi have called it off. Bolshoi Theatre postpones Rudolf Nureyev ballet

lundi 10 juillet 2017

Behind the scenes at a modern art exhibition

The people helping Damien Hirst and Lynn Chadwick pieces come to life. Behind the scenes at a modern art exhibition

Blac Chyna 'devastated' over explicit photos

The model speaks out over social media posts by ex-partner Rob Kardashian. Blac Chyna 'devastated' over explicit photos

CEO Secrets: Opera boss says make it all about the people

CEO Secrets: Royal Opera House boss Alex Beard says it's got to be all about the people CEO Secrets: Opera boss says make it all about the people

dimanche 9 juillet 2017

Thomas Gainsborough sketches discovered at Windsor Castle

How moving house led one historian to make the art discovery of a lifetime. Thomas Gainsborough sketches discovered at Windsor Castle

Disabled fan's on-stage performance with Coldplay

Wheelchair user Rob was crowdsurfing at a Coldplay concert when Chris Martin invited him on stage. Disabled fan's on-stage performance with Coldplay

The colourist changing the appearance of historical photos

Marina Amaral alters black and white photographs to build a bridge with history. The colourist changing the appearance of historical photos

Puppet parade to mark 70 years of Pelham Puppets

A special parade is held in Marlborough, Wiltshire to celebrate 70 years of Pelham Puppets. Puppet parade to mark 70 years of Pelham Puppets

Visually stunning art project invites you to play with light

A digital art project in Washington, DC invites people to play with light. Visually stunning art project invites you to play with light

Looking for Lenin

What has become of the thousands of fallen Vladimir Lenin statues in Ukraine? Looking for Lenin

'Mini Monet' Kieron Williamson, 14, gives a one-minute masterclass

Teenager Kieron Williamson, from Holt, Norfolk, has sold paintings for more than £2m. 'Mini Monet' Kieron Williamson, 14, gives a one-minute masterclass

BambinO: The opera for babies

A look behind the scenes of BambinO, an opera where the audience members wear nappies. BambinO: The opera for babies

vendredi 7 juillet 2017

The artist who makes portraits with a sewing machine

Harriet Riddell is a performance artist who stitches her subjects using an unusual tool. The artist who makes portraits with a sewing machine

Paul O'Grady: Same-sex couples on Blind Date 'about time'

"Why not have same-sex couples on Blind Date?" says presenter Paul O'Grady Paul O'Grady: Same-sex couples on Blind Date 'about time'

Stockard Channing: West Wing was 'sane politics'

Stockard Channing talks about how to close to real life The West Wing actually was Stockard Channing: West Wing was 'sane politics'

David Dimbleby's alarm interrupts Question Time

The presenter joked "it's time for bed", after his phone started ringing during the programme. David Dimbleby's alarm interrupts Question Time

jeudi 6 juillet 2017

Charting the history of the charts

With new rules coming into place regarding how the official UK Music Charts are calculated, we chart the history of the charts. Charting the history of the charts

Serpentine Pavilion 2017: Francis Kéré's design 'inspired by a tree'

Renowned Burkina Faso architect Francis Kéré has become the first African to design the prestigious Serpentine Pavilion in London. So how did a tree inspire his design? Serpentine Pavilion 2017: Francis Kéré's design 'inspired by a tree'

Is fashion bullying us to buy?

Former fashion editor of Vogue says the industry takes advantage of women. Is fashion bullying us to buy?

It's 60 years since John Lennon met Paul McCartney

From the archive, Paul McCartney recalls meeting John Lennon for the first time. It's 60 years since John Lennon met Paul McCartney

mercredi 5 juillet 2017

Tips for street photography in Hong Kong

Carmen Roberts gets a tour of Hong Kong's streets and finds out how to take iconic photographs. Tips for street photography in Hong Kong

mardi 4 juillet 2017

Tate Director Maria Balshaw on importance of gender

Maria Balshaw tells Arts Editor Will Gompertz why it's important to have a woman in charge. Tate Director Maria Balshaw on importance of gender

Meet the Afghan Sesame Street's latest puppet

Zeerak, 4, joins his older sister Zari on the Afghan version of the popular children's TV show. Meet the Afghan Sesame Street's latest puppet

Clowning around: Behind scenes at Giffords Circus

Join acrobats, dancers, clowns and chicken trainers as they bring this year's show to life. Clowning around: Behind scenes at Giffords Circus

lundi 3 juillet 2017

The Cat in the Hat: 60 years old

Children's author Judith Kerr recalls meeting the creator of The Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat: 60 years old

dimanche 2 juillet 2017

Morrissey's early life explored in film

What would Morrissey make of 'England Is Mine' - a new film exploring his early life? Morrissey's early life explored in film

samedi 1 juillet 2017

US romantic comedy with Muslim leading man

The Big Sick is a new romantic comedy with a Muslim American playing the leading man. US romantic comedy with Muslim leading man

Film critic Barry Norman dies

The former BBC presenter died in his sleep on Friday night. Film critic Barry Norman dies