Former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed.

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Dallas stars launch revamped series

Stars of the classic US soap opera Dallas have been reunited in London to mark the arrival of a new series to UK television screens.

Robert Pattinson appearing on The Daily Show with John Stewart on Monday

Relationships: How to do the post-breakup interview

Robert Pattinson's appearance on The Daily Show on Monday was the Twilight actor's first interview since his very public split with Kristen Stewart. Host Jon Stewart's half-attempts to draw sound bites out of him involved pulling out a couple of tubs of ice cream and trying to engage in a "girly chat". As Pattinson gamefully deflected the questions, he said that he wished he had hired a publicist to tell him how to handle the situation.

Tamm in 'Doctor Who'; she also translated Estonian plays into English

Late Doctor Who star's husband dies hours after her funeral

The husband of Doctor Who actress Mary Tamm died just hours after giving a eulogy at her funeral, her agent said.

'Doctor Who' star Matt Smith

New BBC drama to mark 50 years of Doctor Who

The BBC is working on a drama about the early days of Doctor Who to mark the hit show's 50th anniversary.

Tamzin Outhwaite gives birth to second baby

Former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite has given birth to a baby girl.

The Bill's Gary Lucy

EastEnders role for Gary Lucy

Former Footballers Wives star Gary Lucy is heading to Albert Square to play a charismatic City banker.

Sharon Watts played by Letitia Dean

EasteEnder Sharon to clash with jilted fiance

Soon-to-return Sharon Watts endures an angry confrontation with her jilted groom as she makes her Walford comeback.

Tamm with Tom Baker in 1978

Doctor Who actress Mary Tamm dies

Tributes have been paid to “truly beautiful” Doctor Who actress Mary Tamm, who died today at the age of 62.

Letitia Dean set to reprise role of Sharon Watts in Eastenders

Returning EastEnders favourite Sharon Watts makes her comeback to Albert Square - in her wedding dress.

'Ricky' has no intentions of EastEnders return

Sid Owen has revealed that he has no plans to return to EastEnders, because he prefers running a restaurant in France.

Actress Katie Holmes who is divorcing Tom Cruise after five-years of marriage

Katie Holmes to star in new Broadway play 'Dead Accounts'

Katie Holmes will be returning to the Broadway stage in her first major project since announcing her divorce from Tom Cruise.

Downton and Mad Men go head-to-head in Emmys

A humble housemaid will take on a blue-blooded dowager in the battle for a prestigious TV honour after Downton Abbey led the British pack at the Emmy Awards nominations.

Julie Walters attends the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2

Julie Walters hits out at TV talent shows

Screen star Julie Walters has hit out at the makers of TV talent shows, accusing them of exploiting contestants.

DVD/Blu-ray: Crooks in Cloisters (U)

There's plenty of "cor, blimey" and "me ol' China" chat in this horribly dated British comedy caper from 1964.

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