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EastEnders enjoys stellar month on BBC iPlayer

There are a lot of fans who tuned in to watch the latest Albert Square drama in July.

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American Crime Story about Versace murder to air on BBC Two

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American Crime Story about Versace murder to air on BBC Two

Antonio Banderas ‘fused in a hug with Barcelona’ following terror attack on city

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Antonio Banderas ‘fused in a hug with Barcelona’ following terror attack on city

Explosive Celebrity Big Brother sees Paul Danan threaten to quit after row with ‘bullying’ Jemma

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Explosive Celebrity Big Brother sees Paul Danan threaten to quit after row with ‘bullying’ Jemma

Emmerdale’s Fiona Wade says her and Anthony Quinlan’s passionate kiss scene was ‘hot’

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Emmerdale’s Fiona Wade says her and Anthony Quinlan’s passionate kiss scene was ‘hot’

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Samuel L Jackson: I would like to do a rom com

Samuel L Jackson: I would like to do a rom com

17 Aug, 2017

He has hardly ever had a love scene on film.

Emmerdale fans found Leyla and Pete’s attempts to escape their own wedding hilarious

Emmerdale fans found Leyla and Pete’s attempts to escape their own wedding hilarious

17 Aug, 2017

One viewer compared it to a Carry On film.

First look at Saoirse Ronan in title role in Mary, Queen Of Scots

First look at Saoirse Ronan in title role in Mary, Queen Of Scots

17 Aug, 2017

Filming has begun in England and Scotland.

JLS star JB Gill to join Songs Of Praise presenting team

JLS star JB Gill to join Songs Of Praise presenting team

17 Aug, 2017

From the chart-topping boy band to the BBC’s flagship religious programme.

Sir Lenny Henry, Richard Osman and Corrie cast share love on A-level results day

Sir Lenny Henry, Richard Osman and Corrie cast share love on A-level results day

17 Aug, 2017

Stars from all backgrounds sent out their best wishes to everybody collecting results today.

Jake Quickenden reveals he hid his receding hairline in I’m A Celeb jungle

Jake Quickenden reveals he hid his receding hairline in I’m A Celeb jungle

17 Aug, 2017

He underwent a hair transplant a few weeks ago in the hope it will boost his confidence.

Johnny Cash’s daughter hits out at man who wore fan t-shirt in Charlottesville

Johnny Cash’s daughter hits out at man who wore fan t-shirt in Charlottesville

17 Aug, 2017

The rock legend’s family made their dissociation from the white supremacists march very clear in a scathing Facebook post.

The Chase’s Anne Hegerty opted for Governess alias because it was ‘more kinky’

The Chase’s Anne Hegerty opted for Governess alias because it was ‘more kinky’

17 Aug, 2017

The Chaser admitted she preferred Bradley Walsh’s alternative to her original Headmistress title.

Celebrity MasterChef debut a ratings winner compared to last year

Celebrity MasterChef debut a ratings winner compared to last year

17 Aug, 2017

The nation’s appetite for food shows is still very apparent.

The Defenders’ Charlie Cox reveals shock at Sigourney Weaver casting

The Defenders’ Charlie Cox reveals shock at Sigourney Weaver casting

17 Aug, 2017

She plays the villain in the new Netflix series.

Emmerdale’s Roxy Shahidi says Leyla could forgive cheating Pete

Emmerdale’s Roxy Shahidi says Leyla could forgive cheating Pete

17 Aug, 2017

With only hours to go before the big day, there are still some serious secrets dying to come out.

Stormzy sends well-wishes after Boardmasters crowd crush injured fans

Stormzy sends well-wishes after Boardmasters crowd crush injured fans

17 Aug, 2017

The grime star paused his set after the surge erupted, leaving some concert-goers injured.

Tate installation invites art fans to make their own ceramic masterpieces

Tate installation invites art fans to make their own ceramic masterpieces

17 Aug, 2017

The event is part of Clare Twomey’s latest work for the second year of Tate Exchange.

Actor Johnny Ruffo starting treatment for brain cancer

Actor Johnny Ruffo starting treatment for brain cancer

17 Aug, 2017

The 29-year-old recently had surgery for a tumour.

Bonnie Tyler to sing Total Eclipse Of The Heart during solar eclipse

Bonnie Tyler to sing Total Eclipse Of The Heart during solar eclipse

17 Aug, 2017

It’s one of those things that just makes so much sense.

Emilia Fox “in awe” of Silent Witness co-star Liz Carr after stabbing

Emilia Fox “in awe” of Silent Witness co-star Liz Carr after stabbing

17 Aug, 2017

The duo are keen to return to work on the show.

Charlotte Crosby hints all is not lost with boyfriend Stephen Bear

Charlotte Crosby hints all is not lost with boyfriend Stephen Bear

17 Aug, 2017

Both TV stars removed emotional posts about their sudden break-up.

Jeremy Clarkson repeats his annual A-level results message to calm disappointed students

Jeremy Clarkson repeats his annual A-level results message to calm disappointed students

17 Aug, 2017

The former Top Gear host delivers a similar tweet each year.

GMB viewers hail ‘relaxed’ guest host Richard Madeley

GMB viewers hail ‘relaxed’ guest host Richard Madeley

17 Aug, 2017

Breakfast show viewers welcomed Richard’s easy return after 16 years away.

Channel 4 suspends Child Genius filming over cheating row

Channel 4 suspends Child Genius filming over cheating row

17 Aug, 2017

Parents and children were given a talking to by the independent adjudicator even though no rules were broken.

‘You are not alone,’ Sir Lenny Henry assures A-level students

‘You are not alone,’ Sir Lenny Henry assures A-level students

17 Aug, 2017

Celebrities joined him in sending encouraging messages to nervous students.

Stephen Hendry is snookered on Celebrity MasterChef

Stephen Hendry is snookered on Celebrity MasterChef

17 Aug, 2017

He was the first celebrity to be kicked off the show.

Tom Cruise thanks fans after injury as Mission: Impossible filming is suspended

Tom Cruise thanks fans after injury as Mission: Impossible filming is suspended

17 Aug, 2017

He broke his ankle while filming a stunt.

Top Gear will continue to drive away from Clarkson era, says Matt LeBlanc

Top Gear will continue to drive away from Clarkson era, says Matt LeBlanc

17 Aug, 2017

The former Friends star said the 25th season will feature more laughs but not at the expense of the “petrolhead nature”.

Lulu ‘ran the gamut of emotion’ on Who Do You Think You Are?

Lulu ‘ran the gamut of emotion’ on Who Do You Think You Are?

17 Aug, 2017

She discovered why her mother was given away as a baby.

Michael Sheen to narrate new Philip Pullman audiobook

Michael Sheen to narrate new Philip Pullman audiobook

16 Aug, 2017

The book will revisit the world of His Dark Materials.

John Boyega: I find it hard to gather my thoughts on Charlottesville violence

John Boyega: I find it hard to gather my thoughts on Charlottesville violence

16 Aug, 2017

He said there are parallels between the violence in the US and his new movie.

Emma Stone tops list of Hollywood’s highest paid actresses

Emma Stone tops list of Hollywood’s highest paid actresses

16 Aug, 2017

Emma Watson has made it into the top 10 for the first time.

Viewers unimpressed by Sarah Harding’s tears on Celebrity Big Brother

Viewers unimpressed by Sarah Harding’s tears on Celebrity Big Brother

16 Aug, 2017

They accused her of “playing the victim card”.

Jamie Carragher says he has been asked to do I’m A Celebrity

Jamie Carragher says he has been asked to do I’m A Celebrity

16 Aug, 2017

He shared an email offering him a spot in the Australian jungle.

From the BBC to Channel 4: a year of Bake Off drama

From the BBC to Channel 4: a year of Bake Off drama

16 Aug, 2017

From the show jumping channels to the new line-up, it’s been a busy 12 months for Bake Off.

BBC reschedules cooking show to avoid ‘cynical’ clash with Channel 4’s Bake Off

BBC reschedules cooking show to avoid ‘cynical’ clash with Channel 4’s Bake Off

16 Aug, 2017

The Big Family Cooking Showdown will now air on Thursdays.

Silent Witness star Liz Carr ‘looking forward to returning to work’ following stabbing incident

Silent Witness star Liz Carr ‘looking forward to returning to work’ following stabbing incident

16 Aug, 2017

The actress, who plays scientist Clarissa Mullery in Silent Witness, is looking forward to returning to work.

The X Factor v Strictly and other TV scheduling showdowns

The X Factor v Strictly and other TV scheduling showdowns

16 Aug, 2017

There have been plenty of epic broadcasting battles over the years.

BBC slams Channel 4’s Bake Off scheduling as ‘cynical’

BBC slams Channel 4’s Bake Off scheduling as ‘cynical’

16 Aug, 2017

The corporation is moving The Big Family Cooking Showdown from Tuesday to Thursday to avoid a clash.

Coronation Street creator Tony Warren celebrated with Salford exhibition

Coronation Street creator Tony Warren celebrated with Salford exhibition

16 Aug, 2017

He created the world’s longest-running soap opera and is being remembered for his work.

Boomtown festival-goer reunites Outnumbered star Ramona Marquez with her phone

Boomtown festival-goer reunites Outnumbered star Ramona Marquez with her phone

16 Aug, 2017

He did a triple take as she came to collect it.

Elvis Presley to battle it out with Ed Sheeran for top chart spot

Elvis Presley to battle it out with Ed Sheeran for top chart spot

16 Aug, 2017

Ed Sheeran holds two chart records that are unlikely to be beaten soon.

Emmerdale’s Roxy Shahidi says her character wants marriage ‘more than anything’

Emmerdale’s Roxy Shahidi says her character wants marriage ‘more than anything’

16 Aug, 2017

Will fans of the soap get to see Leyla walk down the aisle and have her happily ever after?

Game Of Thrones fans fear spoilers as another episode airs early in Spain

Game Of Thrones fans fear spoilers as another episode airs early in Spain

16 Aug, 2017

It is the latest in a long line of unfortunate incidents to hit HBO.

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