When a drag king met a drag queen

Sequins, sexuality and stereotyping - when drag queen Dave Lynn met drag king Sammy Silver. When a drag king met a drag queen

The photographer telling women's sexual harassment stories

Women are speaking out about sexual harassment through photographer Eliza Hatch's powerful project Cheer Up Luv. The photographer telling women's sexual harassment stories

Who's on the 2018 honours list?

Some of the famous names being honoured by the Queen. Who's on the 2018 honours list?

Jilly Cooper 'did not expect CBE'

The author and journalist says she was not expecting to be awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours. Jilly Cooper 'did not expect CBE'

The litter-shaming photographer cleaning up her country

Ina Makosi takes pictures of models in places covered in litter around Dakar to encourage local communities to pick up their trash. The litter-shaming photographer cleaning up her country

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

The people who play the piano at St Pancras

BBC News spent a day at St Pancras station and came across some real talent. The people who play the piano at St Pancras

'Racist' Dove ad: Model Lola Ogunyemi speaks out

Lola Ogunyemi says the ad, which appeared to show her turning into a white woman, was taken out of context. 'Racist' Dove ad: Model Lola Ogunyemi speaks out

Panto warehouse – Looking for scenery? It’s behind you

Inside the warehouse that houses over 20,000 pieces of pantomime scenery, props and costumes. Panto warehouse – Looking for scenery? It’s behind you

The school children writing an opera

School children from the London borough of Tower Hamlets are taking part in a nationwide project aiming to broaden opera's appeal. The school children writing an opera

Santa, penguins and a flying snowman

The work behind the scenes to make The Snowman stage show magical Santa, penguins and a flying snowman

Behind the scenes at the Nutcracker

A look behind the curtain of the English National Ballet's latest production Behind the scenes at the Nutcracker

Little Women: How to make period drama costumes look authentic

The BBC period drama's costume designer explains how she made the costumes look authentic. Little Women: How to make period drama costumes look authentic

Charlie Chaplin's love for the Highlands

Charlie Chaplin died forty years ago this Christmas Day. Did you know one of his favourite places on earth was a town in the Highlands? Charlie Chaplin's love for the Highlands

Roxette, Rarotonga and the new Doctor Who

Four things you may not have known about new Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker. Roxette, Rarotonga and the new Doctor Who

Fan's tribute to George Michael on anniversary of his death

A year after his death, George Michael fans still visit his home every week. Fan's tribute to George Michael on anniversary of his death

Movie snow maker Darcey Crownshaw on how to create a white Christmas

The movie industry's go-to man for snowy scenes, Darcey Crownshaw, shows us how to create a white Christmas at home. Movie snow maker Darcey Crownshaw on how to create a white Christmas

Strictly's Bruno Tonioli in tears on Desert Island Discs

Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has broken down in tears as he dedicated Rod Stewart's version of the Beatles' In My Life to his loved ones. Strictly's Bruno Tonioli in tears on Desert Island Discs

Doug the Pug and Swirly Queen outfit designer talks about her creations

Sally Boast, from Woodbridge, Suffolk, creates bespoke couture for dogs. Doug the Pug and Swirly Queen outfit designer talks about her creations

Broadway's Hamilton opens in London

Lin-Manuel Miranda explains how he used hip-hop and a diverse cast to tell a story set two centuries ago. Broadway's Hamilton opens in London

A look ahead at what we'll be watching at the cinema in 2018

Oscar-worthy performances, stunning transformations and lots of action; 2018 looks set to be a bumper year. A look ahead at what we'll be watching at the cinema in 2018

Finding your inner hare with Guess How Much I Love You cast

As Guess How Much I Love You is adapted for the stage, the cast demonstrate how to find your inner hare. Finding your inner hare with Guess How Much I Love You cast

Ed Sheeran rounds off 2017 with Christmas number one

It rounds off a year that saw two record-breaking comeback singles and 16 songs in the top 20. Ed Sheeran rounds off 2017 with Christmas number one

Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss recorded in virtual reality

Eva Schloss was asked 1,000 questions on 116 cameras to preserve her story for future generations. Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss recorded in virtual reality

Beethoven's Ninth: 10,000 singers for Japan's Christmas song

How did Beethoven's Ninth Symphony become an annual tradition in Japan? Beethoven's Ninth: 10,000 singers for Japan's Christmas song

Son saves Dad thanks to CPR news item

Neil Seviour managed to save his father's life after performing CPR he'd seen demonstrated on TV. Son saves Dad thanks to CPR news item

Jonghyun: Family, friends and fans bid K-pop star farewell

One of K-pop's biggest stars Jonghyun took his own life this week. Jonghyun: Family, friends and fans bid K-pop star farewell

Using Harry Potter to explain a political crisis

Catalonia: Catching the Golden Snitch - what do the Catalan crisis and Harry Potter have in common? Using Harry Potter to explain a political crisis

Harvey Weinstein’s former personal assistant Zelda Perkins speaks to BBC

Harvey Weinstein’s former personal assistant on what happens after you sign a non-disclosure agreement. Harvey Weinstein’s former personal assistant Zelda Perkins speaks to BBC

Girl DJs - the next generation

After 16 years experience of DJing at some of the best club nights in the UK, veteran DJ Miss Melodie is training the next female DJ generation. Girl DJs - the next generation

Jay-Z halts show for fan who survived cancer

Jay-Z halted a concert in California for a fan who has survived cancer twice. Jay-Z halts show for fan who survived cancer

Taking two million photos of Obama

During Obama's eight-year presidency, photographer Pete Souza took close to two million photos. Taking two million photos of Obama

Christmas songs: What's the secret to writing a hit?

What does pop guru Pete Waterman think about the history of Christmas music? Christmas songs: What's the secret to writing a hit?

Who waltzed off with the Strictly glitterball?

Alexandra Burke, Gemma Atkinson, Debbie McGee and Joe McFadden competed for the coveted Strictly Come Dancing trophy. Who waltzed off with the Strictly glitterball?

BFI event celebrates discovery of long-lost TV programmes

Missing Believed Wiped at BFI Southbank celebrates programmes thought to have been lost forever. BFI event celebrates discovery of long-lost TV programmes

How the lightsaber was born

The fantasy weapon was made from the handle of a 1940s press camera. How the lightsaber was born

The choir that can never sing together

The Christmas song recorded by singers at risk of serious infection if they meet face-to-face. The choir that can never sing together

Hugh Jackman's novelty top hat trick

The actor performed the trick for the '6,000th' time and explained why his Christmas would feature bad jokes. Hugh Jackman's novelty top hat trick

Disney-Fox: Five things it could mean

The BBC's Andrew Neil has five things the $52.4bn (£39bn) tie-up could mean. Disney-Fox: Five things it could mean

Pitch Perfect 3 gets pre-Christmas UK release

The all-female franchise is singing its way back into cinemas for a third time. Pitch Perfect 3 gets pre-Christmas UK release

'Flat-chested' K-pop star responds to 'cruel' body comments

Online critics said she didn't look right for K-pop, but Amber Liu from girl group f(x) is fighting back. 'Flat-chested' K-pop star responds to 'cruel' body comments

DanTDM: 2017's richest YouTuber on responsibility to young fans

DanTDM became successful by streaming videos of himself playing Pokemon and Minecraft. DanTDM: 2017's richest YouTuber on responsibility to young fans

BBC Breakfast presenters get singing lessons before performing in concert

The TV hosts have been put through their paces before performing live on stage. BBC Breakfast presenters get singing lessons before performing in concert

Hannah Witton: 'Why doesn't anyone wear condoms on TV?'

Sex vlogger Hannah Witton asks why there isn't more safe sex on TV and whether it matters. Hannah Witton: 'Why doesn't anyone wear condoms on TV?'

Star power: Princes turn out for Star Wars premiere

William and Harry joined cast and crew of The Last Jedi at London's Royal Albert Hall. Star power: Princes turn out for Star Wars premiere

Nureyev debuts but director still under arrest

A ballet about the famous Soviet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, who defected to the West, premiered five months late. Nureyev debuts but director still under arrest

Paddington 2: The challenges of making the film

An exclusive look at the visual effects behind the film Paddington 2. Paddington 2: The challenges of making the film

Art from inside Guantanamo Bay's prison

Much of their artwork features the ocean, which despite being yards away, is hidden from view. Art from inside Guantanamo Bay's prison

All aboard for Hollywood premiere

Cruise liner Queen Mary 2 hosted the premiere of The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman. All aboard for Hollywood premiere

Johnny Hallyday: Huge crowds gather to say farewell

Hundreds of leather-clad bikers follow the French singer's coffin down the Champs-Elysees. Johnny Hallyday: Huge crowds gather to say farewell

Brick Wonders: Norwich Lego exhibition showcases the world

The Lego models have been created at an exhibition in Norwich. Brick Wonders: Norwich Lego exhibition showcases the world

The scene-stealing actress on the hit TV series (and whether the Royals have seen it)

The Crown's Vanessa Kirby on how playing Princess Margaret changed her opinion of the Royals. The scene-stealing actress on the hit TV series (and whether the Royals have seen it)

Who was Muriel Spark?

With the opening of a new exhibition devoted to her works, BBC Rewind looks back at the life of the poet and writer. Who was Muriel Spark?

will.i.am: 'I want to be like Bill Gates'

Why will.i.am, the award-winning musician and front-man for the Black Eyed Peas is collaborating with coders. will.i.am: 'I want to be like Bill Gates'

Ed Sheeran picks up MBE at Buckingham Palace

The singer is honoured at Buckingham Palace for services to music and charity. Ed Sheeran picks up MBE at Buckingham Palace

Shiva Feshareki shares advice for young women

Composer, turntablist and award-winner Shiva Feshareki shares advice for young women. Shiva Feshareki shares advice for young women

The Crown: The visual effects secrets of Netflix's drama

Visual Effects Supervisor, Ben Turner, explains how they re-created drama about Queen Elizabeth II. The Crown: The visual effects secrets of Netflix's drama

Will Swansea coast to culture crown?

Swansea is one of five cities hoping to be announced as UK City of Culture 2021 on Thursday. Will Swansea coast to culture crown?

Stanley Johnson: 'Is Boris still foreign secretary?'

Stanley Johnson emerges from 'I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!' and asks after his son. Stanley Johnson: 'Is Boris still foreign secretary?'

Johnny Hallyday: The greatest rock star you've never heard of?

French rocker Johnny Hallyday has died after a battle with lung cancer. Johnny Hallyday: The greatest rock star you've never heard of?

Ellie Goulding in Kenya for new UN environment role

The UK singer is in Kenya as part of her new role as an environmental champion for the UN. Ellie Goulding in Kenya for new UN environment role

The Ashes and big sporting events on TV: Blowers and Grogan

The Ashes have not been on free-to-air TV since 2005, and MPs are lobbying for at least some of the coverage back on the more mainstream channels. The Ashes and big sporting events on TV: Blowers and Grogan

What happens when you get kicked off Twitter

Grime promoter Unclebantzz doesn't understand why he and his online friends got banned from Twitter. What happens when you get kicked off Twitter

'I know this will resonate in Glasgow'

Sting draws on his childhood to bring his musical The Last Ship to life. 'I know this will resonate in Glasgow'

Turner Prize 2017: What children make of the nominees

What happens when you invite a group of school children to judge the Turner Prize 2017? Turner Prize 2017: What children make of the nominees

UK City of Culture: Five things about Paisley

The town is up against four other UK locations all hoping to be the winner of the 2021 title. UK City of Culture: Five things about Paisley

X Factor final: The winner is...

Rak-Su were crowned the winners of the X Factor final beating Grace Davies. X Factor final: The winner is...

UK City of Culture: Five things about Coventry

Coventry is one of five cities hoping to become UK City of Culture in 2021, with the winner due be announced on Thursday. UK City of Culture: Five things about Coventry

Lighting dark skin for the screen

HBO's Insecure is making sure lighting people of colour is not an afterthought. Lighting dark skin for the screen

How Pussy Riot turned to protest art

Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina is behind the Saatchi Gallery’s latest exhibition in London. How Pussy Riot turned to protest art

GQ editor: Jeremy Corbyn photo shoot was 'tortuous'

GQ editor says Corbyn photo shoot was 'as difficult as shooting any Hollywood celebrity'. GQ editor: Jeremy Corbyn photo shoot was 'tortuous'

'Escape' artist rescued after failing to free himself

A Belgian performance artist is cut free after spending 19 days chained to a marble block. 'Escape' artist rescued after failing to free himself

'Weinstein assaulted me in a bathroom'

British model Kadian Noble alleges the Hollywood producer groomed her in London before assaulting her in Cannes. 'Weinstein assaulted me in a bathroom'

Piper goes the extra mile on the V&A roof

A bagpiper has joined the St Andrew's Day celebrations on the roof of the new V&A Dundee museum. Piper goes the extra mile on the V&A roof