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Watch: New trailer released for Timothee Chalamet's Wonka
Watch a trailer for Wonka, the new Roald Dahl adaptation starring Timothee Chalamet as the eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka.
Oct 16, 16:03
Alison Hammond "just knew" she would become Bake Off host
The Great British Bake Off's new co-host Alison Hammond says that she 'knew in her heart' that she would get the job.
Sep 7, 16:25
Alison Hammond confirmed as new Great British Bake Off co-host
Alison Hammond will replace Matt Lucas as Noel Fielding's co-host on the next series of The Great British Bake Off, it is confirmed.
Mar 17, 12:49
Alison Hammond to be named new Bake Off co-host?
This Morning presenter Alison Hammond is reportedly on the verge as being announced as the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off.
Mar 16, 21:02
Bake Off producer admits faults with 2022 series
The Great British Bake Off executive producer Richard McKerrow concedes that the last series was 'not the strongest'.
Feb 19, 17:48
Pictured: Full lineup revealed for Great Celebrity Bake Off 2023
The 20 celebrities taking part in this year's Great Celebrity Bake Off are revealed.
Feb 7, 17:30
Matt Lucas quits The Great British Bake Off after three years
Matt Lucas announces that he will not be returning for the 2023 edition of The Great British Bake Off due to conflicts with other work.
Dec 6, 19:01
Bake Off winner Peter Sawkins goes official with new boyfriend
The Great British Bake Off winner Peter Sawkins reveals that he is in a same-sex relationship.
Jun 19, 20:01
Fantasy Football League to return with Matt Lucas, Elis James
Matt Lucas and Elis James are announced as the new hosts of Fantasy Football League, which is being resurrected by Sky after 18 years off the air.
May 17, 16:06
Minder star Dennis Waterman dies, aged 74
Dennis Waterman, star of Minder and New Tricks, dies at the age of 74.
May 8, 16:18
Little Britain returns to BBC iPlayer with "edits"
Little Britain is restored to iPlayer after creators David Walliams and Matt Lucas make "edits" to the original episodes.
Mar 16, 16:32
In Pictures: Meet the contestants on The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2022
Find out who's taking part in The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer 2022.
Feb 6, 23:28
Richard Fleeshman to star in new ITV2 comedy Deep Heat
Richard Fleeshman is among the stars in a new ITV2 comedy called Deep Heat.
Feb 4, 21:06
Lulu among latest guest judges announced for Drag Race UK
Lulu, Nicola Coughlan and Russell Tovey are confirmed as the final three guest judges on the new series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
Sep 14, 10:19
Steps, Charity Shop Sue to guest judge on Drag Race UK
Steps, Charity Shop Sue and Jay Revell are confirmed as the next three guest judges on RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
Aug 28, 21:45
Matt Lucas, Kathy Burke to guest judge Drag Race UK
Matt Lucas, Kathy Burke and Oti Mabuse are confirmed as guest judges on the new series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
Aug 23, 10:31
David Walliams reveals work on new Little Britain-style project
David Walliams says that he and Little Britain co-creator Matt Lucas have started work on a new character-based TV show.
May 23, 19:06
Matt Lucas reveals Great British Bake Off to begin filming "soon"
Matt Lucas reveals that the new series of The Great British Bake Off will be filmed "very soon".
May 15, 16:18
James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley among lineup for Celeb Bake Off
Channel 4 confirms the names of the 20 celebrities taking part in this year's edition of The Great Celebrity Bake Off.
Jan 28, 22:00
In Pictures: The 20 celebs taking part in The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2021
Take a look at the 20 celebrities who will be showing off their skills in the famous tent for this year's The Great Celebrity Bake Off.
Jan 28, 22:00
Ross Kemp pays moving tribute at Dame Barbara Windsor's funeral
Ross Kemp pays a moving tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor at her funeral service.
Jan 9, 14:52
Great British Bake Off 2020 winner revealed
The winner of this year's The Great British Bake Off is revealed.
Nov 24, 21:19
In Pictures: Meet the Great British Bake Off contestants
Take a look at the 12 contestants taking to the tent for this year's The Great British Bake Off.
Sep 15, 14:42
Filming finishes on new series of The Great British Bake Off
Channel 4 confirms that the new series of The Great British Bake Off has completed filming, meaning that it can now air this autumn as planned.
Aug 19, 15:25
Paul Hollywood given go-ahead for handshakes on new Bake Off
Paul Hollywood is reportedly free to serve up his signature handshakes on the new series of The Great British Bake Off.
Aug 4, 11:39
Matt Lucas 'gets sick from over-eating Bake Off dishes'
Matt Lucas reportedly makes himself sick after overindulging on the new series of The Great British Bake Off.
Jul 31, 01:14
New series of Bake Off confirmed for this year
The new series of The Great British Bake Off will air on Channel 4 later this year.
Jul 22, 16:46
Little Britain revival to proceed despite Netflix removal?
Matt Lucas and David Walliams are said to be considering reviving Little Britain as a podcast.
Jul 12, 06:12
Older contestants barred from Great British Bake Off?
Channel 4 reportedly decides against selecting older contestants for this year's Great British Bake Off.
Jun 22, 15:02
Anthony Head reacts to Little Britain removal
Little Britain star Anthony Head says that the show is "looking to evolve and learn" following its removal from streaming services last week.
Jun 15, 17:50
Netflix's planned Little Britain revival dropped?
A mooted revival of Netflix on Little Britain has reportedly been canned in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Jun 15, 13:20
Bake Off cast and crew 'to isolate together to protect Prue Leith'
The Great British Bake Off's cast and crew will reportedly isolate together for six weeks in order for 80-year-old judge Prue Leith to take part.
Jun 14, 14:25
Matt Lucas, David Walliams apologise after Little Britain removal
Matt Lucas and David Walliams apologise for the use of blackface in Little Britain and Come Fly With Me.
Jun 14, 10:19
Little Britain pulled from Netflix, iPlayer over blackface criticism
Little Britain is pulled from Netflix, BBC iPlayer and BritBox after criticism of its 'blackface' characters.
Jun 9, 16:11
This year's Great British Bake Off to be cancelled?
Channel 4 are reportedly considering cancelling this year's The Great British Bake Off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
May 3, 14:52
BBC's The Big Night In: The full lineup of guests, sketches and performances
Check out the full confirmed lineup of guests, performances and sketches on the BBC's The Big Night In.
Apr 23, 10:41
10 (relatively) uncontroversial Little Britain characters who could return
SM Entertainment profiles 10 characters who could make a comeback in the rumoured revival of Little Britain.
Apr 22, 18:10
New 'Little Britain' sketch to air next week
A new Little Britain sketch will air next week as part of the BBC's Big Night In.
Apr 16, 21:01
'Little Britain' characters to be dropped for revival
Matt Lucas reveals that some characters will be axed if Little Britain is revived for a new series.
Apr 11, 12:29
Dua Lipa climbs to top of albums chart
Dua Lipa claims her first UK number one as Future Nostalgia rises to the summit.
Apr 10, 18:00
