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Big Brother was most complained about television show of the year
Tuesday 18 December 2012
Reality show Big Brother was the most complained about TV programme of the year, new figures show.
Fabrice Muamba shows off fancy footwork on Christmas Strictly Come Dancing
Tuesday 18 December 2012
Miracle footballer Fabrice Muamba showed he still has some fancy footwork as he kicks up a storm for Strictly Come Dancing - just months after retiring from the pitch after his "death".
X Factor winner James Arthur tops charts with 'Impossible'
Monday 17 December 2012
X Factor winner James Arthur proved nothing is impossible when his debut single rocketed to the top of the charts.
The gift that helps poor businesses overseas
Friday 14 December 2012
An investment in an entrepreneur living in poverty in the developing world could prove to be the most inspiring gift you give this Christmas.
Ex-girlfriend petitions against abuser Justin Lee Collins appearing on Celebrity Big Brother
Friday 14 December 2012
The former girlfriend of Justin Lee Collins - whom he was convicted of harassing - is petitioning against suggestions that the comedian and presenter could appear on Celebrity Big Brother in January.
Can Cameron live down his "Wor Jackie" moment?
Monday 10 December 2012
Our diarist says the Prime Minister's pop culture references don't always stack up
Top of the flops: As Tulisa's Female Boss scrapes a place in the top 40 her album ranks with other hyped-up under-performers
Monday 10 December 2012
The X Factor judge's new record sold only 7,000 copies
Nadine Dorries claims political career not over
Monday 10 December 2012
Nadine Dorries’s political career is not finished because of her jaunt in the jungle on I’m Celebrity, it could be just beginning, she claimed yesterday.
Justin Lee Collins considering £100,000 deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother
Friday 07 December 2012
Comedian and television presenter Justin Lee Collins who was found guilty last month of harassing his ex-girlfriend is considering trying to resurrect his career with an appearance on Celebrity Big Brother.
Justin Lee Collins to enter the Celebrity Big Brother house? He's no pantomime villain
Friday 07 December 2012
If the disgraced comedian wants to return to our screens, his first move must be to reject Big Brother.
Janine is forgiven for pushing Barry off a cliff as Charlie Brooks is crowned Queen of the Jungle in I'm A Celebrity
Sunday 02 December 2012
In the 12th series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Charlie Brooks has been crowned the winner.
EastEnder is crowned Queen of the Jungle
Sunday 02 December 2012
After three long, trial-filled weeks, Charlie Brooks wins I'm a Celebrity
Yes, Helen Flanagan's meltdown on I'm a Celeb is sad. But the reality of mental illness is much sadder
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Don't be fooled by these celebrity traumas. The camera-friendly "meltdowns" on reality TV reinforce unhelpful stereotypes about mental health
Dancing On Ice judge Louie Spence 'kicked to the kerb' in favour of Jason Gardiner
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Sharp-tongued judge Jason Gardiner is returning to Dancing On Ice after his replacement Louie Spence was "kicked to the kerb".
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