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Inside the Big Brother house 2013

Scotland Yard warns Channel 5 about risk of having ex-Operation Yewtree detective in Big Brother house

The officer quit his job investigating the Jimmy Savile scandal to take up a place in the Channel 5 reality TV show

Television presenter Anthea Turner has confirmed she has separated from husband Grant Bovey.

TV's Anthea Turner confirms split from husband Grant Bovey

Television presenter Anthea Turner has confirmed she has separated from husband Grant Bovey.

The Speaker’s wife, who is an outspoken Labour supporter, declined the invitation to the Wednesday service at St Paul’s Cathedral despite the wives of Ed Miliband, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown all being set to attend.

Sally Bercow 'snubs' invitation to Margaret Thatcher's funeral

Sally Bercow turns down invite over belief that the former Prime Minister instigated a 'very greedy and selfish society'

Diogo Morgado as Jesus in TV series 'The Bible'

A mini-series of epic proportions: US drama The Bible to air on Channel 5

The Bible, a US mini-series dramatising the Bible’s best known stories, is coming to Channel 5.

Denise Welch and Keith Allen in The Smack Family Robinson

Theatre review: The Smack Family Robinson, Rose Theatre, Kingston

Keith Allen and Denise Welch head a clan akin to criminal (and drug-dealing) von Trapp family

Bye, bye Brian, hello Emma Willis as Big Brother host

'Thrilled' Emma Willis ousts Brian Dowling as host of Big Brother

TV presenter Emma Willis is replacing Brian Dowling as the host of Big Brother.

Bubba Watson shares his unfettered views with the media

The Last Word: If only all sports stars would follow the open-book approach of Bubba Watson

He is free of guile and arrogance. He can never keep secrets from fans

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Spice Girl Mel C collects mother of the year award

Former Spice Girl Mel C collected the Tesco Celebrity Mum of the Year award today.

Eden Hazard is guided off the pitch

Chelsea's Eden Hazard kicking a Swansea ball boy sums up many of the worst aspects of modern life

No wonder young Charlie Morgan tried to seek an advantage by behaving in an underhand manner. Just look at the example set by those in public life

Claire from Steps during the Shocking Good Fun task on 'Celebrity Big Brother'

Grace Dent on TV: Celebrity Big Brother, Channel 5

Their names are Razor, Rylan, Speidi and the Toadjerk. And they are famous. Well, y'know, sort of

Whole Again: Kerry Katona rejoins Atomic Kitten for reality television show

Atomic Kitten was whole again today as Kerry Katona put her troubles firmly behind her to rejoin her original bandmates for a one-off reunion TV show.

Davidson was arrested after he flew into the country to take part in the Celebrity Big Brother

Jim Davidson 'mystified' by sex claims

The comedian Jim Davidson has said he will be “completely exonerated” by a police investigation into allegations he sexually assaulted two women.

Model Paula Hamilton first Celebrity Big Brother eviction

Model Paula Hamilton was greeted by a chorus of boos as she became the first housemate to be evicted from Celebrity Big Brother.

Stephanie Beacham and Joan Collins in Dynasty in 1989

Stephanie Beacham and Joan Collins eye Dynasty revival

Actress Stephanie Beacham says she has been discussing a revival of 80s TV hit Dynasty with old pal Joan Collins.

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Wilko Johnson: 'You have to live for the minute you're in'

The Dr Feelgood guitarist talks frankly about his terminal illness
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Guest List: The IoS Literary Editor suggests some books for your summer holiday

Guest List: IoS Literary Editor suggests some books for your summer holiday

Before you stuff your luggage with this year's Man Booker longlist titles, the case for some varied poolside reading alternatives
What if Edward Snowden had stayed to fight his corner?

Rupert Cornwell: What if Edward Snowden had stayed to fight his corner?

The CIA whistleblower struck a blow for us all, but his 1970s predecessor showed how to win
'A man walks into a bar': Comedian Seann Walsh on the dangers of mixing alcohol and stand-up

Comedian Seann Walsh on alcohol and stand-up

Comedy and booze go together, says Walsh. The trouble is stopping at just the one. So when do the hangovers stop being funny?
From Edinburgh to Hollywood (via the Home Counties): 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Edinburgh to Hollywood: 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Hugh Montgomery profiles the faces to watch, from the sitcom star to the surrealist
'Hello. I have cancer': When comedian Tig Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on

Comedian Tig Notaro: 'Hello. I have cancer'

When Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on
They think it's all ova: Bill Granger's Asia-influenced egg recipes

Bill Granger's Asia-influenced egg recipes

Our chef made his name cooking eggs, but he’s never stopped looking for new ways to serve them
The world wakes up to golf's female big hitters

The world wakes up to golf's female big hitters

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10 athletes ready to take the world by storm in Moscow next week

10 athletes ready to take the world by storm in Moscow next week

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The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

Briefings are off the record leading to transfer speculation which is merely a means to an end