ITV's freshly launched soap 'power hour' has been scrapped for tonight due to football coverage. Find out when Coronation Street and Emmerdale will return and what happened in the dramatic 'Corriedale' crossover.
Derek Martin, beloved for playing cabbie Charlie Slater in BBC's EastEnders, has died at 92. We look back at his life and iconic TV career.
Chinese-Australian composer Mindy Meng Wang premieres a groundbreaking cyber opera, 'The Father', exploring her father's political persecution. Discover this fusion of guzheng and digital sound.
Coronation Street's executive producer Kate Brooks explains the soap's daring new storytelling, including a flash-forward 'whodunnit' and special episodes, to compete in the streaming era.
Derek Martin, the beloved actor who played Charlie Slater in BBC's EastEnders, has passed away at 92. Tributes pour in for the iconic soap star.
The Washington National Opera is moving out of the Kennedy Centre, citing a Trump 'takeover', a 40% drop in ticket sales, and shattered donor confidence. Read the full story.
ITV's Corriedale crossover lets fans vote for the best character pairing from Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Voting closes 15 minutes before the special airs on January 5, 2026.
UK arts organisations are providing therapeutic support to performers, challenging the myth that suffering is essential for great art. Discover how this shift is creating safer, more powerful productions.
ITV reveals the full cast list for the epic 'Corriedale' crossover between Coronation Street and Emmerdale, airing January 5. Discover which characters face carnage.
The first recording of Nadia Boulanger's forgotten opera, 'La Ville Morte', is released. Discover the story behind this early work by the legendary teacher and composer.
Coronation Street viewers were left stunned as Glenda Shuttleworth celebrated her 50th birthday, with fans and actor Tony Maudsley expressing disbelief. Discover the reaction and calls for her to find love.
Three women were stabbed at separate Paris metro stations on Friday. The suspect, a man in his mid-20s, was later arrested at his home. Read the latest updates.
Discover the 15 essential plotlines that define every festive special in Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale. From ruined dinners to shocking deaths, we break down the predictable formula.
The UK government proposes a 'top-up' subscription for older BBC iPlayer content to secure the broadcaster's future. Have your say in the public consultation.
Anna Netrebko's vocal mastery transforms the Royal Opera's classic Turandot. Read our review of this iconic production, running at Covent Garden until 4 February.
Andrei Șerban's 1984 staging of Puccini's Turandot returns to Covent Garden for its 19th revival. Explore the spectacle, the famous aria, and exclusive rehearsal insights.
The UK government is considering major reforms to the BBC's charter and funding, aiming to depoliticise its board and secure its long-term future. Explore the potential changes and what they mean for the broadcaster.
Donald Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit, as UK ministers publish a green paper on the future of the licence fee. Political leaders clash over the broadcaster's independence.
US President Donald Trump launches a massive £7.5 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama documentary maliciously edited his January 6 speech. Read the full details.
Puccini's lesser-known opera La Rondine receives a stunning revival at London's Barbican, with conductor Edward Gardner and the LSO delivering a passionate performance. Discover the story of Magda's tragic love.
The final spoilers for Neighbours reveal the emotional battle for Ramsay Street's future as the legendary Australian soap opera concludes for good on Amazon Prime Video after four decades.
Cal McCrystal's gloriously daffy HMS Pinafore at the London Coliseum is packed with physical comedy & double-entendres. Mel Giedroyc shines in this crowd-pleasing revival. Runs until 7 Feb.
A man has denied charges after allegedly projecting pro-Palestine messages onto the Sydney Opera House. The case highlights tensions over protest methods in Australia.
Full festive TV schedules for EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale from 22 Dec to 2 Jan. Get all the air times and plot spoilers here.
The widow of Luciano Pavarotti is furious after a statue of the tenor was surrounded by an 'ugly' ice rink in Pesaro, Italy. The mayor has apologised for the 'mistake'.
A fire at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquarters forced a full evacuation and took BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast off air. Presenters describe the scene as emergency services responded. Read the latest.
Discover how a French concierge's mother gave her opera ticket to an Australian tourist, creating an unforgettable night at Don Giovanni in Avignon that's remembered decades later.
The opera world mourns Sir Donald McIntyre, the celebrated New Zealand-born bass-baritone who became a Wagnerian legend at Bayreuth and Covent Garden. Discover his remarkable career.
Channel 4 confirms Hollyoaks will continue for years following spectacular 30th anniversary ratings boost and groundbreaking Brookside crossover episode. Read the full story.
Emotional chaos erupts in Walford as Jean Slater faces losing another family member after Freddie's travel plans emerge. Read the full dramatic episode breakdown.