mercredi 31 janvier 2018

BBC's Carrie Gracie gives evidence to MPs on pay inequality

The former BBC China editor says she is "very angry" about how some female members of staff have been treated. BBC's Carrie Gracie gives evidence to MPs on pay inequality

Carrie Gracie: 'I feel very angry'

The former BBC China editor, who resigned from her post in protest at pay inequality, says she feels angry about some of the things she has seen and heard. Carrie Gracie: 'I feel very angry'

Carrie Gracie: 'If they don't report the truth how can we?

Former BBC China editor Carrie Gracie who resigned from her post in protest at pay inequality, is giving evidence to a committee of MPs. Carrie Gracie: 'If they don't report the truth how can we?

Helen Dunmore's daughter remembers her legacy

Helen Dunmore's daughter remembers her legacy. Helen Dunmore's daughter remembers her legacy

mardi 30 janvier 2018

The make-up artist making designs with dead insects

Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks. The make-up artist making designs with dead insects

dimanche 28 janvier 2018

Grammys 2018: Why stars wore white roses

Some of music's biggest names wear white roses on the red carpet in support of the #TimesUp movement. Grammys 2018: Why stars wore white roses

samedi 27 janvier 2018

Calls to 'clean off' Banksy mural in Hull

Hundreds of people have been turning up to see the graffiti artist's work on a disused bridge in Hull. Calls to 'clean off' Banksy mural in Hull

vendredi 26 janvier 2018

BBC's John Humphrys says pay cut is 'fair'

The Today programme presenter says he thinks it is fair he will now earn "hugely less" than he was. BBC's John Humphrys says pay cut is 'fair'

Padmaavat: India audiences puzzled over controversy

Bollywood film Padmaavat has sparked months of protests - but what do audiences think of the film? Padmaavat: India audiences puzzled over controversy

jeudi 25 janvier 2018

New exhibition brings together Charles l's art collection

An exhibition of his most important paintings has been brought together for the first time since the 17th century. New exhibition brings together Charles l's art collection

Watch what happened when BBC Sport asked Mark E Smith read the football scores.

After using some of Mark E Smith's music on Football Focus, BBC Sport asked the musician to read the football scores. Watch what happened when BBC Sport asked Mark E Smith read the football scores.

We ask a concert interpreter all the questions you'd want answered

BBC journalist and interpreter Jayde Pearson on what it's like to sign a concert. We ask a concert interpreter all the questions you'd want answered

Animated Robert Burns reads poem

A 3D animation, based on a cast of Robert Burns' skull, shows the bard reciting one of his most famous poems. Animated Robert Burns reads poem

mercredi 24 janvier 2018

Tim Burgess remembers Mark E Smith

The Charlatans frontman on his memories of the leader of post-punk band The Fall. Tim Burgess remembers Mark E Smith

'Mark E Smith wrote my contract on a cigarette packet'

Former drummer of The Fall says meeting the frontman was like being with a 'Mafioso boss'. 'Mark E Smith wrote my contract on a cigarette packet'

NTAs: David Attenborough on Blue Planet II's Impact

Sir David Attenborough's impassioned speech at the NTAs was all about protecting "our beautiful world". NTAs: David Attenborough on Blue Planet II's Impact

The factory workers who kept Britain's fighter planes in the sky

The factory workers who kept Britain's fighter planes in the sky The factory workers who kept Britain's fighter planes in the sky

mardi 23 janvier 2018

Oscars 2018: Five ways women made a mark in nominations

Greta Gerwig is only the fifth woman to be nominated for best director in Oscar history. Oscars 2018: Five ways women made a mark in nominations

Pamela Anderson: Women must better protect themselves

The actor also defended saying Harvey Weinstein's alleged victims "knew what they were getting into". Pamela Anderson: Women must better protect themselves

Hugh Masekela: The story of a jazz legend

Legendary jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, a leading figure in the struggle to end apartheid and "the father of South African jazz", has died aged 78. Hugh Masekela: The story of a jazz legend

Minnie Mouse honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Forty years after Mickey, she's been honoured in LA. Minnie Mouse honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

lundi 22 janvier 2018

Razzies: nominations are out to find the worst film of 2017

The Razzie nominations are out. The organisers are aiming to reward the worst films in Hollywood. Razzies: nominations are out to find the worst film of 2017

SAG Awards: Shameless star says 'it's hard to be a man'

Speeches about gender in Hollywood and female empowerment dominate the Screen Actor's Guild Awards. SAG Awards: Shameless star says 'it's hard to be a man'

samedi 20 janvier 2018

What do children think of modern art?

Six contemporary artists have designed prints for children. But what do they think of them? What do children think of modern art?

Pad Man: A man's 'period poverty' rescue becomes a film

A new film, Pad Man, charts one man's 20-year bid to make cheaper sanitary towels available in India. Pad Man: A man's 'period poverty' rescue becomes a film

The Silent Child: The deaf six-year-old actress hoping for an Oscar

Profoundly deaf six-year-old Maisie Sly is the star of The Silent Child, a short film which could be vying for an Oscar. The Silent Child: The deaf six-year-old actress hoping for an Oscar

vendredi 19 janvier 2018

Australia's Channel 9 news promo looks like BBC's version

Channel 9's promo for its Today show was copied, at moments, word for word from the BBC's promo video. Australia's Channel 9 news promo looks like BBC's version

Emmeline Pankhurst: Artist begins work on statue

The 8ft-tall bronze monument is being created in West Sussex, but will be located in Manchester. Emmeline Pankhurst: Artist begins work on statue

jeudi 18 janvier 2018

Cosmetic firms 'need to do more for women of colour'

Beauty blogger Jackie Aina wants the cosmetic industry to do more for women of colour. Cosmetic firms 'need to do more for women of colour'

Rebecca Loos says Max Clifford offered her £1m to do sex tape

Rebecca Loos says the disgraced celebrity publicist Max Clifford offered her £1 million to do a sex tape. Rebecca Loos says Max Clifford offered her £1m to do sex tape

Emily Maitlis fears stalker will never stop

TV presenter Emily Maitlis tells BBC 5 live she fears her stalker will never stop harassing her. Emily Maitlis fears stalker will never stop

mercredi 17 janvier 2018

Axel Scheffler: 'I like drawing animals with clothes on'

The illustrator behind the Gruffalo and other much-loved children's characters. Axel Scheffler: 'I like drawing animals with clothes on'

Beauty queen's message to racist critics

The new Miss Belgium, crowned just four days ago, has already faced racist abuse on social media. Beauty queen's message to racist critics

Dylan Farrow addresses Woody Allen sexual assault claim

Woody Allen's adopted daughter says she feels "outrage" after "years of being ignored". Dylan Farrow addresses Woody Allen sexual assault claim

Jessica Falkholt dies after car crash that kills family

Home and Away actress Jessica Falkholt has died from injuries she suffered in a car crash three weeks ago. Jessica Falkholt dies after car crash that kills family

mardi 16 janvier 2018

'Photogratherapy' relieves Kent woman's anxiety

Melissa Bird Ednie says her anxiety and depression completely disappear when she takes photos. 'Photogratherapy' relieves Kent woman's anxiety

lundi 15 janvier 2018

Doortraits: The Instagram obsession with doors

What does your door say about you? Doortraits: The Instagram obsession with doors

Bond actress Rachel Grant accuses Steven Seagal of sexual assault

Rachel Grant claims she was assaulted by the actor in 2002, but Steven Seagal denies the allegation. Bond actress Rachel Grant accuses Steven Seagal of sexual assault

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies

Irish music star Dolores O'Riordan dies suddenly at the age of 46. Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies

dimanche 14 janvier 2018

Japan's elaborate manhole covers

The story behind the unique artworks brightening up Japan's streets. Japan's elaborate manhole covers

samedi 13 janvier 2018

Liam Neeson 'on the fence' about Dustin Hoffman allegations

Actor Liam Neeson told RTE he felt there was a now witch hunt around sexual harassment in Hollywood. Liam Neeson 'on the fence' about Dustin Hoffman allegations

vendredi 12 janvier 2018

Sound of 2018: Sigrid shows us around her hometown

Sigrid has won the Sound of 2018 poll. She gives us a guided tour of her home town in Norway. Sound of 2018: Sigrid shows us around her hometown

jeudi 11 janvier 2018

Coronation memories: Queen's advice on wearing a crown

The Queen looks back on her coronation and describes what it's like to wear the Imperial State Crown. Coronation memories: Queen's advice on wearing a crown

Kunumi MC, the indigenous rapper protecting his people's land

Kunumi MC became famous for a protest at the opening game of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Kunumi MC, the indigenous rapper protecting his people's land

Tom Hanks: Oprah is one of a kind

Three Hollywood stars weigh in on the Oprah for President debate. Tom Hanks: Oprah is one of a kind

Steven Spielberg: current US administration 'broadsiding' media

The director explains why he thinks his latest film, The Post, has come at the right time. Steven Spielberg: current US administration 'broadsiding' media

Meet Rex Orange County: Runner-up on the BBC Sound of 2018

Rex Orange County is at number two in the BBC Sound of 2018. He talks about being a child musician and why he has such an unusual name. Meet Rex Orange County: Runner-up on the BBC Sound of 2018

mercredi 10 janvier 2018

Painting over loneliness - how art can beat the blues

A Singapore artist has taken to painting murals across the city to help alleviate her loneliness. Painting over loneliness - how art can beat the blues

Oprah Winfrey: From TV host to president?

After Oprah Winfrey's passionate speech at this year's Golden Globes, some have suggested she might run for the White House. Oprah Winfrey: From TV host to president?

David Bowie remembered by his photographer

David Bowie died two years ago. Photographer Denis O'Regan went on tour with him in 1983. David Bowie remembered by his photographer

Early Man: New film from Wallace and Gromit makers

Aardman and its Oscar-winning director, Nick Park, are about to unveil a new film, a prehistoric comedy called Early Man. Early Man: New film from Wallace and Gromit makers

mardi 9 janvier 2018

Brixton radio station gets royal visit

Hundreds lined the streets to greet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Brixton radio station gets royal visit

Danielle Lloyd on why she wants to gender select her next child

Danielle Lloyd has told BBC 5 live she wants to pick the gender of her next child. Danielle Lloyd on why she wants to gender select her next child

Baftas: And the nominations are...

Three films led the nominations but there were no women nominated for best director. Baftas: And the nominations are...

Joanna Lumley at the Bafta 2018 nominations

The new Bafta host Joanna Lumley joins the chair of Bafta, Jane Lush. Joanna Lumley at the Bafta 2018 nominations

Sound of 2018: Khalid shares the secrets of his success

Khalid, the teen behind US hit album American Teen, takes fourth place in this year's BBC Music list. Sound of 2018: Khalid shares the secrets of his success

lundi 8 janvier 2018

Fighting sexual harassment in Bollywood

Can Hollywood's #metoo movement cross over? Actor Kalki Koechlin is one of those speaking out. Fighting sexual harassment in Bollywood

'I love my scars'

Women bare their scars and the stories behind them for a photography series. 'I love my scars'

Child interrupts Al Jazeera TV interview

BBC interviews aren't the only ones to be interrupted by children. Child interrupts Al Jazeera TV interview

Sound of 2018: Get to know Pale Waves

Meet Pale Waves, the sparkling indie band who've taken fifth place in the BBC Music Sound Of 2018. Sound of 2018: Get to know Pale Waves

dimanche 7 janvier 2018

Golden Globes 2018: Why stars wore black on the red carpet

Actors including The Crown's Claire Foy and Matt Smith stood in solidarity with victims of sexual assault. Golden Globes 2018: Why stars wore black on the red carpet

Michelle Williams: 'I wouldn't have promoted it'

Michelle Williams says she would not promote All the Money in the World if Kevin Spacey hadn't been replaced. Michelle Williams: 'I wouldn't have promoted it'

samedi 6 janvier 2018

Photogenic research for taking the perfect selfie

Being more photogenic come down to two things, new research suggests. Photogenic research for taking the perfect selfie

vendredi 5 janvier 2018

Ridley Scott: Kevin Spacey version of film 'couldn't have been released'

Director Ridley Scott says his latest film wouldn't have been released if Spacey was in it. Ridley Scott: Kevin Spacey version of film 'couldn't have been released'

jeudi 4 janvier 2018

A celebration of black female photography

When a photographer and artist met, they immediately bonded over their shared passion for photography but felt some of their favourite women in the field lacked a proper platform. A celebration of black female photography

mercredi 3 janvier 2018

Moment ITV news at ten team evacuated from studio

Tom Bradby was presenting live on air as a fire alarm was going off. Moment ITV news at ten team evacuated from studio

'I love vinyl'

Despite a boom in streaming music, Michelle Reid explains why she prefers to listen to vinyl records. 'I love vinyl'