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Aliona Vilani and Harry Judd celebrate with the winning trophy on Strictly Come Dancing,after their performances impressed viewers

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Aliona Vilani received plaudits – and plenty of jealousy – for partnering Harry Judd to victory

Charles Nevin: Forget your woes and find a reason to celebrate

This Christmas is supposed to be the most miserable ever – but our writer has found 25 compelling reasons for good cheer

My Life In Travel: Jason Donovan, singer and actor

'Melbourne is one of the world's best food cities'

Chris Moyles wouldn't fit, says radio boss

One of Britain's biggest commercial radio bosses today appeared to rule out hiring Chris Moyles if he leaves Radio 1 - as he would not fit his station's "strategy".

My Secret Life: Jason Donovan, actor & singer, 41

My parents were ... divorced. Divorce is always going to leave its problems and its scars, but I had love. I was brought up by my dad; it was a happy childhood.

Go west! Gay storylines are drawing crowds to theatres in London's West End and fringe

The best of times is now, goes the song in La Cage aux Folles. And so it would seem for gay plays and musicals. No fewer than 10 productions currently in London's West End feature gay themes or talent.

Close-up: Oliver Thornton

He may have the boa – but can the Welsh actor fill Guy Pearce's platform shoes?

My Week: Jason Donovan

The star of the new musical production of 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' describes how his opening week has exceeded all expectations

Party Of The Week: Packed with real characters

London's theatrical luminaries gathered at Grosvenor House, London, to enjoy a champagne reception in the lead-up to the Laurence Olivier Awards. Amid the splendour of the rooms, the pre-dinner drinks gave guests the chance to relax after the rigours of walking the red carpet outside.

Jason Donovan: 'I'm a survivor in this life'

Jason Donovan's career seemed lost in a combination of drugs and ill-judged legal action. Now he's back and recording again

Frocks away as Donovan signs up for 'Priscilla'

Jason Donovan is to play a lead role in the West End version of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. The former Neighbours actor will play the drag queen Mitzi when the musical transfers from Australia to the Palace Theatre in March.

Donovan's radio show broke election rules

Jason Donovan's backing of Boris Johnson in London's mayoral election on the actor's radio show was a "very serious" breach of broadcasting rules, Ofcom found.

Review: Who knew post-modern telly could be such fun?

Moving Wallpaper/Echo Beach, ITV1; Mistresses, BBC2; The Big Food Fight, Channel 4; Big Brother Celebrity Hijack, E4

Last Night's TV: Plenty of surf – few good vibrations

Moving Wallpaper, ITV1; Echo Beach, ITV1; Never Better, BBC2
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Brendan Rodgers: Just like Mourinho... only different

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Obsessive, ambitious, eager to learn and with no playing career; can the Northern Irishman be Liverpool's Special One?
Gary Lewin: Players need winter break

Gary Lewin: Players need winter break

The England physio tells Patrick Barclay that this spate of injuries is due to the non-stop demands of the Premier League