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Friday, January 02, 2026 7:50 AM ET

BBC News - Entertainment

From Harry Potter to Doctor Who - archives show stars before they were famous -- The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has unearthed images of Scotland's most famous acting talent in their student days. -- Glasgow & West Scotland

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Tiffany Calver on breaking the glass ceiling as she leaves 1Xtra -- Tiffany Calver made headlines when she was announced in 2018 but now she's ready for new challenges.

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EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding -- Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.

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'Breaking my neck on Harry Potter hasn't changed me as a person' -- Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.

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I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer -- Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role.

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Strictly's Ellie and Vito still dancing together every week -- From Strictly sequins to presenting dreams, Ellie Goldstein speaks about her future ambitions.

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Gladiator Giant to revert to birth surname... Bigg -- Jamie Christian-Johal said his recent divorce and ADHD diagnosis prompted the move.

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Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025 -- Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

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Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson's -- Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch.

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Why is K-pop band NewJeans on the rocks? -- The group is losing one of its members - in yet another twist in a bitter year-long feud with its record label.

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The London Underground art that tracks trains in real-time

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Longplayer: The 1,000-year-long musical composition -- The composition, by Jem Finer of the Pogues, has been playing since 31 December 1999.

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Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame -- The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

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Jazz musicians recreate 46-year-old pub record -- Joe Trudgeon and Paul Archibald recorded a follow-up to a 1979 album recorded live at the Old Duke.

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Detective and crime novelist among new Traitors contestants -- A barrister, nursery school teacher and cyber security expert will also enter the TV show's castle.

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Look back at the notable deaths of 2025 -- Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

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Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE -- The London-born superstar is made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her musical and acting work.

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In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot -- The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

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Beyoncé, Labubu and Sydney Sweeney's jeans: 15 viral moments that defined 2025 -- Dubai chocolate, Adolescence and the parodied Jet2 advert were some of the other most talked about moments.

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Jade's full circle moment with Lily Allen -- The Little Mix star shares how she used to sing Lily's hit The Fear in an Italian restaurant before becoming famous.

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16 of the most exciting films coming up in 2026 -- From Emerald Fennell's divisive Wuthering Heights to Christopher Nolan's anticipated ancient Greek epic, here are BBC critics' picks of the films to see in the year ahead.

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The Traitors returns with new 'secret traitor' in major shake-up -- Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor".

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Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close -- Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.

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When your fireworks DON'T go off with a bang -- In this special episode of Here We Go, the Jessop family has ambitious plans for a New Year's Eve party.

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The Archers cast recreate lost first episode -- The recording of the first episode didn't survive, so the current cast have recreated the opening scene.

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