samedi 30 septembre 2017

Coolio: 'I may move to Europe because of Trump'

Coolio is touring the UK so we sat down and spoke about Trump, UK hip-hop and of course, Gangsta's Paradise. Coolio: 'I may move to Europe because of Trump'

Peaceful scenes from the Archive of Modern Conflict

The director of the Archive of Modern Conflict explains why there is little conflict in their new exhibition 'Collected Shadows'. Peaceful scenes from the Archive of Modern Conflict

Meet Halle Berry and Beyonce's stunt double

Amanda Foster has spent the last 20 years as a stunt double for celebrities. Meet Halle Berry and Beyonce's stunt double

vendredi 29 septembre 2017

Tower of London poppy artist turns to ballet

One of the artists behind the poppy installation at the Tower of London has turned his sights to ballet. Tower of London poppy artist turns to ballet

How 'Usain Bolt' is in Geri Horner's chicken shed

Geri Horner reveals why she named her cockerel after an Olympic megastar in Four Things You Don't Know About Me How 'Usain Bolt' is in Geri Horner's chicken shed

Making the music scene gender neutral

MC Kathika, who says she has been cat-called and groped on stage, wants equality in music. Making the music scene gender neutral

jeudi 28 septembre 2017

Why did this sitar sell for $60,000?

A musical instrument with one famous owner has just been auctioned for more than $60,000. Why did this sitar sell for $60,000?

A film 100 years in the making

A long-ago buried and forgotten silent film archive has become a new work of art. A film 100 years in the making

Radio 1 at 50, but where is it?

The BBC's David Sillito asks some young people to tune his radio. Radio 1 at 50, but where is it?

Next generation of performance poets?

Performance poet @arghkid encourages a new generation to write their own poems on National Poetry Day. Next generation of performance poets?

The poetic announcer delighting train goers

'Poetry Patrick' has earned himself a fan base on the tracks with his lyrical train announcements. The poetic announcer delighting train goers

Lesser-known facts about Hugh Hefner

The editor and entrepreneur who founded the international adult magazine Playboy has died aged 91. Lesser-known facts about Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner: Playboy founder on why he started magazine

The founder of the international adult magazine Playboy has died at the age of 91. Hugh Hefner: Playboy founder on why he started magazine

Loving Vincent: The first fully painted film

One hundred painters from all over the world made an animated film about Vincent van Gogh. Loving Vincent: The first fully painted film

Descendants 2: Stars reveal magical secrets from Disney's new film

Ayshah meets the stars of Disney's new musical adventure, which hits TV screens next month in the UK. Descendants 2: Stars reveal magical secrets from Disney's new film

mardi 26 septembre 2017

The horrifying cycle death that inspired white bike play

The White Bike was written after author Tamara von Werthern saw a ghost bike at the scene of a crash. The horrifying cycle death that inspired white bike play

lundi 25 septembre 2017

How a Birmingham Muslim's suitcase became art

Artist Faisal Hussain's exhibition has pieces representing prejudice he and communities have faced. How a Birmingham Muslim's suitcase became art

Harry and Meghan hold hands

Prince Harry and his actress girlfriend are seen arriving together at the Invictus Games in Toronto. Harry and Meghan hold hands

Strictly Come Dancing: Reverend Richard Coles dances in Finedon church

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Richard Coles tried out his new moves on his Northamptonshire congregation. Strictly Come Dancing: Reverend Richard Coles dances in Finedon church

BBC Newsreader interviews Sesame Street's Elmo

The Sesame Street character is visiting Singapore with a message about kindness. BBC Newsreader interviews Sesame Street's Elmo

samedi 23 septembre 2017

Laura Mvula on morning routines and her plans for Idris Elba

Musician Laura Mvula reveals her plans for Idris Elba in Four Things You Don't Know About Me Laura Mvula on morning routines and her plans for Idris Elba

Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood's West End role

Craig Revel Horwood is juggling judging Strictly Come Dancing with a West End role. Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood's West End role

Sinéad Morrissey recites The Millihelen on The Arts Show

From the vault: Forward Prize winner Sinéad Morrissey recites her poem The Millihelen on The Arts Show. Sinéad Morrissey recites The Millihelen on The Arts Show

vendredi 22 septembre 2017

Sir Patrick Stewart's guide to RSC costume sale

The theatre company is selling off more than 10,000 items of clothing worn by actors over the decades. Sir Patrick Stewart's guide to RSC costume sale

jeudi 21 septembre 2017

Sir David Attenborough on his hunt for the Kimodo Dragon

Sir David Attenborough spoke to the BBC about Zoo Quest, the environment and the planet's future. Sir David Attenborough on his hunt for the Kimodo Dragon

Ethiopian artists create art from animal bones and bags

Two artists in Ethiopia hope to protect the environment by turning rubbish into art. Ethiopian artists create art from animal bones and bags

Russell Brand: If I helped Jeremy Corbyn that's great

Comedian and actor Russell Brand on the rise of the Labour leader and why the UK voted for Brexit. Russell Brand: If I helped Jeremy Corbyn that's great

'He was the man' - young artists on Basquiat

Young black artists celebrate Jean-Michel Basquiat's impact on art. 'He was the man' - young artists on Basquiat

mercredi 20 septembre 2017

Secrets of the ultimate film insider

Renee Glynne is, at 91, the most credited script supervisor in British cinema history. Secrets of the ultimate film insider

Rarely seen Queen and Freddie Mercury photos go on display

Many of the photos of Freddie Mercury and the group have never been seen by the public before. Rarely seen Queen and Freddie Mercury photos go on display

The Foos discuss their latest album, Donald Trump and Prince Harry

The Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl on how he'd feel about interviewing US President Donald Trump. The Foos discuss their latest album, Donald Trump and Prince Harry

London Fashion Week: What we learned about next trends

Fashion fans in the capital tell us what we should be wearing next spring and summer. London Fashion Week: What we learned about next trends

lundi 18 septembre 2017

Dragon's Cressida Cowell reveals a new world of magic

How To Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell tours the South Downs which inspired her new book series. Dragon's Cressida Cowell reveals a new world of magic

The Emmys in two minutes

Two female-led series dominate America's biggest TV awards night. The Emmys in two minutes

dimanche 17 septembre 2017

Bollywood superstar on meeting his British fans

The Bollywood superstar is performing on tour in the UK for the first time in 12 years. Bollywood superstar on meeting his British fans

samedi 16 septembre 2017

Hampshire harp prodigy, 13, joins music elite

Rosie Gill from Hordle has letters after her name after passing two music diplomas with distinction. Hampshire harp prodigy, 13, joins music elite

Harry Dean Stanton describes his audition for Alien

Harry Dean Stanton, who has died at the age of 91, reveals what he told director Ridley Scott during his audition for Alien. Harry Dean Stanton describes his audition for Alien

Five Guys Named Moe taps into town

Olivier Award-winning Five Guys Named Moe is back in London after more than 25 years. Five Guys Named Moe taps into town

Port Talbot play tells 'real story' of steelworkers' fight

A play about Port Talbot's Tata Steel plant tells the story from the workers' point of view. Port Talbot play tells 'real story' of steelworkers' fight

vendredi 15 septembre 2017

Five Fingers for Marseilles hits Toronto International Film Festival

Will the "boldly South African" film outgun its rivals at Toronto's prestigious festival this week? Five Fingers for Marseilles hits Toronto International Film Festival

Kano - musician, actor, chip expert?

Kano reveals a penchant for chips and pizza in Four Things You Don't Know About Me. Kano - musician, actor, chip expert?

jeudi 14 septembre 2017

Ringo Starr: On Lennon, McCartney and getting credit for The Beatles

Ringo Starr speaks to the BBC's Stephen Smith about who should be getting credit for The Beatles. Ringo Starr: On Lennon, McCartney and getting credit for The Beatles

mercredi 13 septembre 2017

Why does Hull produce so many good ballet dancers?

One dance school in the city has a record of producing world-class dancers. Why does Hull produce so many good ballet dancers?

Roald Dahl: Can you spot your favourite character?

The BBC went looking for Roald Dahl's creations in honour of Roald Dahl day. Roald Dahl: Can you spot your favourite character?

Roald Dahl's widow: Charlie from Charlie and the Chocolate factory 'was originally black'

It is Roald Dahl day, when many children dress up as their favourite Dahl character. Roald Dahl's widow: Charlie from Charlie and the Chocolate factory 'was originally black'

Booker Prize: Selling my book 'strange and embarrassing'

Shortlisted Booker Prize author Fiona Mozley also works in a shop which sells her novel. Booker Prize: Selling my book 'strange and embarrassing'

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa says she won't sing in public again

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa says she has stopped singing as she doesn't want to put her voice against young, fresh talent. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa says she won't sing in public again

mardi 12 septembre 2017

Is the world ready for Chinese hip hop?

An online reality show has catapulted a new generation of Chinese rappers to stardom. Is the world ready for Chinese hip hop?

Jessica Chastain: I will work with a female filmmaker once a year

Jessica Chastain has spoken out about the low number of female film directors. Jessica Chastain: I will work with a female filmmaker once a year

Noel Gallager 'was nervous' at the Manchester Arena reopening

Noel Gallagher was "nervous going on stage" for the "first time" when he played the We Are Manchester concert on Saturday. Noel Gallager 'was nervous' at the Manchester Arena reopening

Giant Star Wars AT-AT model built in front garden

The 20ft creation towers over bungalows on a quiet village street. Giant Star Wars AT-AT model built in front garden

dimanche 10 septembre 2017

James Blunt surfs audience in a dinghy

The pop star ends his set in Hyde Park by surfing over the audience in a Union Jack dinghy. James Blunt surfs audience in a dinghy

Charity concert held at Manchester Arena reopening

Manchester Arena has reopened following a terror attack in May that killed 22 people. Charity concert held at Manchester Arena reopening

Tess Daly wells up in tribute to Sir Bruce Forsyth

"To put it in his own words: 'Didn't he do well?'" Tess Daly wells up in tribute to Sir Bruce Forsyth

samedi 9 septembre 2017

Seaside shelters: Homage to a British relic

One man in travelling the country to photograph the fading beauty of "temples to disappointment". Seaside shelters: Homage to a British relic

Timelapse footage of the Strictly set taking shape

See the set being out together for the the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One. Timelapse footage of the Strictly set taking shape

vendredi 8 septembre 2017

King of disco Nile Rodgers on Madonna's hair tips, Prince and David Bowie

Musician, producer and video game composer Nile Rodgers reveals Four Things You Don't Know About Me King of disco Nile Rodgers on Madonna's hair tips, Prince and David Bowie

'Mo' problems, mo' jokes' - meet Africa's best comedians

Ahead of the Savanna Comics' Choice Awards in South Africa this weekend, meet some of the continent's best comedians. 'Mo' problems, mo' jokes' - meet Africa's best comedians

jeudi 7 septembre 2017

The real women of professional wrestling

The real women of professional wrestling on their love for life inside the ring. The real women of professional wrestling

Jennifer Lawrence says she had to go to a dark place for her latest movie Mother

Jennifer Lawrence vows to never make a film like this again, as she walks the red carpet with director Darren Aronofksy. Jennifer Lawrence says she had to go to a dark place for her latest movie Mother

George Michael Fantasy premieres on R2

Chris Evans introduces the world premiere of George Michael's first posthumous single. George Michael Fantasy premieres on R2

The Edge: 'U2's new single was influenced by Oscar Wilde and Motown'

The Edge says U2's new single was influenced by Oscar Wilde and Motown The Edge: 'U2's new single was influenced by Oscar Wilde and Motown'

mercredi 6 septembre 2017

John Le Carré: I think my father conned the Stasi

Author John Le Carré opens up about the East German Stasi file that was kept on his father. John Le Carré: I think my father conned the Stasi

Jennifer Lawrence 'didn't look at Javier Bardem's pay'

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence on Hollywood's gender pay gap and her new film, Mother!. Jennifer Lawrence 'didn't look at Javier Bardem's pay'

mardi 5 septembre 2017

Circus performer Rosey Delarue on life in the big top

Rosey Delarue didn't go to university - instead she went to circus school and joined the big top. Circus performer Rosey Delarue on life in the big top

Victoria writer: Why I haven't watched The Crown

Daisy Goodwin, writer of ITV's Victoria explains why she hasn't watched Netflix's royal drama The Crown. Victoria writer: Why I haven't watched The Crown

lundi 4 septembre 2017

Artist Noemi Lakmaier floats in Sydney Opera House

Noemi Lakmaier floats for nine hours inside Sydney Opera House. Artist Noemi Lakmaier floats in Sydney Opera House

Inspiration for Winnie the Pooh revealed

The teddy the illustrations of Winnie the Pooh were based on revealed to be Growler Inspiration for Winnie the Pooh revealed

dimanche 3 septembre 2017

Harry Potter: Take a tour of the fictional character's Suffolk birthplace

The 14th Century cottage used Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 is on sale for almost £1m. Harry Potter: Take a tour of the fictional character's Suffolk birthplace

vendredi 1 septembre 2017

The trainer who sings opera to race horses

Racehorse trainer Heather Main treats her equine charges to a dose of Mozart every afternoon. The trainer who sings opera to race horses

Is this the UK's longest running Punch and Judy show?

Jason Codman runs a Punch and Judy show that his great-great-grandfather started in the mid 19th Century. Is this the UK's longest running Punch and Judy show?

Tolkein's Santa letter to his children

Catherine McIlwaine, from the Bodleian Library, shows us the Santa letter Hobbit author JRR Tolkein wrote to his children. Tolkein's Santa letter to his children

A Nasty Boy: The Nigerian magazine breaking gender taboos

A Nasty Boy was founded to support gender fluidity and challenge stereotypes. A Nasty Boy: The Nigerian magazine breaking gender taboos