Sir David Frost, journalist, comedian, writer, media personality and daytime TV game show host, pictured at his office in London

Having worked for the BBC for more than 50 years, Sir David Frost has advised the new Director-General Tony Hall that he must take a knife to the organisation’s debilitating management structure.

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Edinburgh Comedy Awards nominees announced

Nominees have been announced for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

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“I’m sick of playing people who have been hit by spades”, laments Marek Larwood in his debut solo show. It’s not clear whether he is offering this slapstick stereotyping as a reason for his permanently startled expression, but there’s little doubt that the 36-year-old has a face for comedy.

Will Franken: Things We Did Before Reality, Just the Tonic at The Caves, Edinburgh

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The town formerly known as Staines has renamed itself to create a more genteel sound. But is it all a massive mistake?

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The man who's eaten everywhere

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A Berliner in 1963 – but did John F Kennedy once admire Adolf Hitler?

The young JFK praised 'superior' Nordic races during visits to Germany
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Banned Iranian director to attend Cannes Film Festival

Mohammad Rasoulof to make his first public appearance since being imprisoned three years ago
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Seeing the larger picture: Inspiring images of space

An exhibition explores images how photography has shaped astronomy
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Eat Spam and carry on

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Thomas Müller: We couldn't handle losing a Champions League Final again

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