Dame Judi Dench on Queen Victoria, love and her favourite roles

Dame Judi Dench speaks to the BBC's Will Gompertz about reprising her portrayal of Queen Victoria, falling in love and some of her favourite roles. Dame Judi Dench on Queen Victoria, love and her favourite roles

Eldorado: Flop soap set is now abandoned Spanish ghost town

Take a tour of the Spanish ghost town left behind by the BBC's Eldorado, 25 years after it launched. Eldorado: Flop soap set is now abandoned Spanish ghost town

MTV VMAs: Highlights

Kendrick Lamar was the big winner, while the mother of Heather Heyer received a standing ovation. MTV VMAs: Highlights

Why so few female choreographers?

Ruth Brill and Arielle Smith are paving the way for young upcoming female choreographers. They have both created original pieces for the National Youth Ballet. Why so few female choreographers?

Indian mum makes beautiful artwork featuring her daughter

One Indian mum's creative solution to being at home on maternity leave. Indian mum makes beautiful artwork featuring her daughter

Asperger artist: Patrick Samuel says art saved his life

Patrick Samuel has Asperger's syndrome. He uses art to deal with depression and self-injurious behaviour. Asperger artist: Patrick Samuel says art saved his life

How Willy Wonka inspired Craig David's musical world

Why Craig David dipped into Willy Wonka's world... and three other nuggets you (probably) didn't know. How Willy Wonka inspired Craig David's musical world

From an Egyptian girl to a Scottish man

This is the story of an Egyptian girl who became a Scottish man and starred in a play about his life. From an Egyptian girl to a Scottish man

Comedian Ross Noble excited by Young Frankenstein role

The Northumberland-born funnyman reveals he is the perfect fit for the Mel Brooks-led stage show. Comedian Ross Noble excited by Young Frankenstein role

Jarvis Cocker: How a hotel became an album

Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker and Chilly Gonzales describe how a hotel room became an album and an Edinburgh show. Jarvis Cocker: How a hotel became an album

Tom Cruise on playing a drug-smuggling arms dealer

The actor plays a "great pilot" who made so much money "he didn't know what to do with all the cash" in American Made. Tom Cruise on playing a drug-smuggling arms dealer

'Female Eminem' praised by critics in rap film

A film centred around a white female rapper is getting cinema audiences talking. 'Female Eminem' praised by critics in rap film

How the way we watch TV is being transformed

The BBC's media editor Amol Rajan looks how the media landscape is changing. How the way we watch TV is being transformed

The KLF return 23 years after bowing out of the music industry

The KLF return 23 years after bowing out of the music industry after burning £1m The KLF return 23 years after bowing out of the music industry

Should this street be named after Maria Von Trapp?

Should a street in the Austrian town of Salzburg be named after The Sound of Music's Maria von Trapp? Should this street be named after Maria Von Trapp?

Great British Bake Off: We had a sneak peek

Our entertainment correspondent had a sneak peek at the first episode since GBBO's move to Channel 4. Great British Bake Off: We had a sneak peek

Forklift truck used to steal ATM in Arkansas

Police in Arkansas are hunting thieves who stole the cash machine from a bank's drive-through area. Forklift truck used to steal ATM in Arkansas

Viewsnight: Statues are more about our present than our past

Tearing down statues can be a step towards justice, argues Rahul Rao in this Viewsnight. Viewsnight: Statues are more about our present than our past

The magical world of Mr Benn

David McKee discusses his much-loved 50-year-old creation, Mr Benn The magical world of Mr Benn

Olajumoke: 'Tinie Tempah photobomb transformed my life'

How a moment of pure chance turned a bread-seller into a national celebrity and model in Nigeria. Olajumoke: 'Tinie Tempah photobomb transformed my life'

Love Island's Olivia: I've received death threats

Olivia Attwood says she was told to expect online abuse, but has tried to not let it affect her. Love Island's Olivia: I've received death threats

Usakos, a community scarred by apartheid

A new exhibition of photographs shows how apartheid changed this small Namibian town. Usakos, a community scarred by apartheid

'Bruce span 80 times a day'

Arlene Phillips on her former Strictly Come Dancing colleague Bruce Forsyth. 'Bruce span 80 times a day'

Liz MacKean: A tribute by her former colleagues

Newsnight pays a moving tribute to its former reporter who has died aged 52 after a stroke. Liz MacKean: A tribute by her former colleagues

'My drummer tattooed me while eating pizza'

Dua Lipa and four things you (maybe) didn't know. 'My drummer tattooed me while eating pizza'

Sir Bruce Forsyth wound up Sir Sean Connery - and other stories

Friends share their memories of TV legend Sir Bruce Forsyth, who has died at the age of 89. Sir Bruce Forsyth wound up Sir Sean Connery - and other stories

Sir Bruce Forsyth 'still had twinkle in eye' at the end

Former BBC Chairman Lord Grade pays tribute to the entertainment TV legend, who has died aged 89. Sir Bruce Forsyth 'still had twinkle in eye' at the end

Jimmy Tarbuck pays tribute to ‘unique’ Sir Bruce Forsyth

Comedian Jimmy Tarbuck pays tribute to Sir Bruce Forsyth, who has died aged 89. Jimmy Tarbuck pays tribute to ‘unique’ Sir Bruce Forsyth

How Sir Bruce Forsyth entertained us over the decades

From Strictly to The Price Is Right, we look back at the career of the British TV legend. How Sir Bruce Forsyth entertained us over the decades

Musical creator reveals Elvis's 'secret vice'

The creator of an Elvis musical reflects on the later period of the King's career Musical creator reveals Elvis's 'secret vice'

From cloakroom to centre stage

Milly Forest moved from working a shift as an usher to leading lady after a soprano fell ill. From cloakroom to centre stage

Are Adrian Mole's diaries still relevant?

Adrian Mole the musical has just opened to audiences but do the story-lines still pack a punch with today's adolescents? Are Adrian Mole's diaries still relevant?

Black pirate radio: The 'Robin Hoods' of music

Trevor Nelson, DJ Jazzie B and Gilles Peterson on the pirate radio boom of the 1980s. Black pirate radio: The 'Robin Hoods' of music

Transgender people take centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe

At this year's Edinburgh Fringe the experiences of transgender people are increasingly prominent. Transgender people take centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe

Britney Spears concert interrupted by stage invader

You risk being pinned down by shirtless dancers and booed by a large crowd, as this man found out. Britney Spears concert interrupted by stage invader

Martine McCutcheon on life after Eastenders and Love Actually

Singer and actress Martine McCutcheon reveals why she is happy with her life now. Martine McCutcheon on life after Eastenders and Love Actually

Pirate radio: Fifty years since it hit the airwaves

Tim Muffet looks at how pirate radio changed the face of broadcasting. Pirate radio: Fifty years since it hit the airwaves

Photographer Edmund Clark casts light on 'war on terror'

Edmund Clark’s exhibition ‘War of Terror’ explores the consequences of the "war on terror". Photographer Edmund Clark casts light on 'war on terror'

Brian Blessed 'bit off' umbilical cord delivering baby

Actor, director and Grampy Rabbit in Peppa Pig, Brian Blessed reveals Four Things You Don't Know About Me Brian Blessed 'bit off' umbilical cord delivering baby

Alan Ayckbourn hopes sci-fi will attract a younger audience

Alan Ayckbourn hopes to attract more young people to the theatre with his new play. Alan Ayckbourn hopes sci-fi will attract a younger audience

Self-taught animator makes World War One film at home

Ruth Coggins was inspired by her great-grandfather's battlefield photos from World War One. Self-taught animator makes World War One film at home

Les Miserables tribute to MP Jo Cox

Children in her constituency are taking to the stage to perform her favourite musical, Les Miserables. Les Miserables tribute to MP Jo Cox

The black Doctor Who actor ahead of his time

Earl Cameron, 100, is regarded as the first black actor to have a lead role in a British feature film. The black Doctor Who actor ahead of his time

Comic Con: Do fans want diverse characters

Comic book fans say they welcome diverse characters, despite a Marvel boss claiming otherwise. Comic Con: Do fans want diverse characters

Jodie Whittaker reacts to fans dressing up as her in the new Doctor Who

Jodie Whittaker reacts to fans dressing up as her in the new Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker reacts to fans dressing up as her in the new Doctor Who

Jodie Whittaker reveals how she feels about becoming the 13th Doctor

Jodie Whittaker reveals how she feels about becoming the 13th Time Lord. Jodie Whittaker reveals how she feels about becoming the 13th Doctor

Solve a puzzle like a University Challenge star

Monkman and Seagull give their top tips. Solve a puzzle like a University Challenge star

Hailee Steinfeld on piercings, socks and handwritten notes

Hollywood actress Hailee Steinfeld talks socks, piercings and handwritten notes in Four Things You Don't Know About Me. Hailee Steinfeld on piercings, socks and handwritten notes

Star Wars' John Boyega's advice for actors

Alumni from the UK's first black drama school, including Star Wars' John Boyega, have these tips for aspiring actors. Star Wars' John Boyega's advice for actors

Singapore's hard rock granny

A grandmother from Singapore is captivating fans with her electric guitar skills. Singapore's hard rock granny

Robert Hardy's most notable roles

He acted for more than 70 years - playing everything from vets to politicians. Robert Hardy's most notable roles

Andrew Scott: Hamlet is not like eating your vegetables

Irish actor Andrew Scott on playing Moriarty in Sherlock - and now Hamlet to rave reviews. Andrew Scott: Hamlet is not like eating your vegetables

Manto: The author who marked the madness of partition

Saadat Hasan Manto wrote about society in India and Pakistan, both before partition and after. Manto: The author who marked the madness of partition

Meet Gerald, the Glasgow wheelchair raver who loves Ibiza

Gerald Masterton has just returned from his latest trip to the holiday island. Meet Gerald, the Glasgow wheelchair raver who loves Ibiza

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington backs care pay campaign

Kit Harington wants the government to fund six years' back pay for overnight carers. Game of Thrones star Kit Harington backs care pay campaign

Berlin street artist group cleverly undo swastika graffiti

A group of students are using their artistic skills to remove swastika graffiti seen around the German capital. Berlin street artist group cleverly undo swastika graffiti

Watching Dunkirk in Dunkirk

The film Dunkirk is a box office hit, but how is it going down in Dunkirk? Watching Dunkirk in Dunkirk

David Walliams on leaving his Little Britain days behind

Comedian and writer David Walliams talks about writing children's books and why he has to pinch himself every day. David Walliams on leaving his Little Britain days behind

John Malkovich: Sam Shepard was iconic

Academy award-nominated actor, John Malkovich pays tribute to the late Sam Shepard John Malkovich: Sam Shepard was iconic

Diversity dancer Robert Anker's sister in tribute after Canada crash

The sister of former Diversity dancer Robert Anker told how he had just finished filming a US movie. Diversity dancer Robert Anker's sister in tribute after Canada crash