Slim down BBC, Minister man says
The BBC should be reduced to just one TV and radio channel, says the co-writer of sitcom Yes, Minister.

Russell T Davies answers your questions
Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies answers your questions about the future of Doctor Who.

Emmerdale actor Hornby dies at 63
Actor Clive Hornby, who played Jack Sugden in ITV1 soap Emmerdale, has died at the age of 63.

BBC journalist Wheeler dies at 85
Sir Charles Wheeler, the BBC's longest-serving foreign correspondent, dies from lung cancer aged 85.

McGovern to write new BBC drama
TV writer Jimmy McGovern is to write a new drama series for BBC One, inspired by the Ingrid Bergman film The Yellow Rolls Royce.

Top Silver Clef award for Oasis
Rock band Oasis are recognised for their contribution to the music industry at the Silver Clef awards lunch in London.

Obituary: Clive Hornby
A look back at the life of Emmerdale actor Clive Hornby, who played Jack Sugden and who has died aged 63.

Gray's warning on 'torture' music
The singer says US interrogators playing music as a form of torture - including his song Babylon - is no laughing matter.

Keeping the secrets of Doctor Who
BBC News entertainment correspondent Lizo Mzimba looks at how Doctor Who surprises are kept secret

Obituary: Sir Charles Wheeler
A look at the career of veteran BBC foreign correspondent Sir Charles Wheeler, who has died aged 85.

'No truth' in Friends film rumour
There are no plans for a big-screen version of hit US sitcom Friends, film studio Warner Bros tells the BBC.

Spielberg grant for Jewish museum
A foundation created by director Steven Spielberg gives $1m to a museum dedicated to American Jewish history.

Singer Shakira joins Live Nation
Columbian pop star Shakira signs a multi--million dollar deal with global concert promoter Live Nation.

Drifters settle dispute over name
Long-running vocal group The Drifters reach an out-of-court settlement with a band who performed using their name.

Kettering face Forest Green test
Kettering Town will entertain Forest Green Rovers on their return to the top flight of non-League football.

Village hall date for star Ifans
Actor Rhys Ifans fronts a new band as it goes on a small-venue tour of Wales before its album launch in September.

Showbiz round-up
Showbiz round-up

Kylie attends Palace for honour
Singer Kylie Minogue is formally appointed OBE by the Prince of Wales at a Buckingham Palace ceremony.

Jordan and Andre accept damages
Model Katie Price and husband Peter Andre accept substantial damages over an article portraying them as bad parents.

Album sales in the US suffer slip
Album sales in the US fall 11% in the past year, largely due to a dwindling market for CDs.