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BBC News - Entertainment

Watch: Moment Esther Rantzen reunites man with children he saved from Nazi occupation -- Sir Nicholas Winton's story became national news when he appeared on That's Life! in February 1988.

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Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show -- Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show.

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US film-maker loses 'Downton Shabby' High Court case -- Hopwood DePree took the council to court in his bid to take over the Grade II-listed mansion for £1.

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Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty -- Chaos has surrounded the St Petersburg shows since the stadium said it had not agreed to host the rapper.

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Tourette's campaigner Davidson asks to watch Scottish Baftas via video link after racial slur row -- John Davidson, whose condition includes involuntary tics, shouted a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards in February.

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Tributes paid to 'inspirational' presenter and campaigner Esther Rantzen -- Dame Esther Rantzen was "an inspirational individual", the director of her Childline helpline says.

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K-pop star convicted of violating military service law -- The member of K-pop band Winner was given a suspended prison sentence for repeated absences from his national service work.

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Brit Awards boosted Manchester economy by £5m, study finds -- Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig said the awards' move north for the first time was a "massive moment".

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Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after photographer spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school -- One of two men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press photographer.

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US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13 -- Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".

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Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals blood cancer diagnosis -- The Grammy-winning US country music star, 45, says he currently feels "great" and is "hopeful".

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Dame Esther Rantzen: That's Life! presenter, Childline founder and campaigner for assisted dying -- The star presented That's Life! for two decades and set up two national helplines, including Childline.

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Celebrity Traitors: Can I visit the castle, ride the train and see the unusual monument? -- A brief guide to the Scottish Highlands' "Traitors Territory".

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Mistakes to avoid when buying Glastonbury tickets -- Tips and expert advice to ensure you have the best success when buying Glastonbury 2027 tickets.

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Celebrity Traitors 2 cast: Who are this year's 'big dogs' and dark horses? -- The reality TV game show returns on Thursday, with 21 stars vying to win £100,000 for their chosen charity.

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Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter? -- Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.

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Naomi Campbell wins appeal over charity ban -- A tribunal rules that the model was unaware of misconduct at her charity Fashion for Relief.

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What role would you play in the Traitors castle? Take our quiz to find out -- Navigate the early stages of the series with our interactive

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Ethan Hawke on the role that 'changed my life' -- The Hollywood star played a drug dealer in this dark, claustrophobic thriller. For the BBC's Close Up Film series, he reflects on the part that means the most to him in his career.

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Moment Esther Rantzen surprises Nicholas Winton with children he saved -- One of her most memorable career moments came during one particular episode in 1988 - the footage of which has gone viral several times over in recent years.

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Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 -- Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.

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MPs recommend BBC charter renewal is scrapped and licence fee is extended beyond TV -- An parliamentary committee has published a new report as debate about the BBC's future continues.

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How TV presenter Esther Rantzen set up Childline -- The former That's Life! presenter founded the confidential helpline for children in 1986.

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