Jo Brand battery acid joke not pursued further by broadcasting watchdog
Jo Brand’s joke about throwing battery acid at politicians had “potential to offend listeners” but was unlikely to incite crime, broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has said.
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Royal Ballet to work with people with MS to choreograph dance routine
The Royal Ballet is set to work with a group of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to choreograph their own routine.
Anne Enright says Booker Prize victory ‘made her male rivals unhappy’
Irish novelist Anne Enright has said that her Booker Prize victory made some of the men who missed out on the award “unhappy”.
Love Island set for another shake-up as new boys arrive
Love Island is set for more drama as two new boys who are “prepared to step on a few toes” head into the villa.
The Victoria Derbyshire Show ‘cut because of costs’
The Victoria Derbyshire Show is coming off air as a result of BBC cuts, the broadcaster’s media editor has said.
Sabrina The Teenage Witch fans thrilled as cast members reunite
Sabrina The Teenage Witch fans were thrilled as Melissa Joan Hart reunited with some of her castmates from the hit show.
Terry Jones: A comedy genius who also made his mark behind the camera
Monty Python’s Terry Jones made his mark behind as well as in front of the camera, directing some of the comedy troupe’s most-loved works.
Bafta craftsman reveals quirky repair jobs carried out for award winners
Bafta trophies have been repaired after award recipients damaged them in incidents including using them as a doorstop, according to a craftsman for the manufacturing firm.
Hugh Laurie hints reunion with Stephen Fry is on the cards
Hugh Laurie has said that he and Stephen Fry have discussed resurrecting their comedy double act for the stage.
It’s been a quiet day: Lord Hall jokes as he unveils new series of Top Gear
Lord Hall joked that it had been a “really quiet day” as he unveiled the new series of Top Gear, hours after announcing he is standing down as the BBC’s director-general.