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Strictly’s back!

Strictly Come Dancing is back with a vengeance and gripping the nation with its glitz, glamour, tears and drama – what’s not to like!

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Bodyguard helps break down boundaries – SPOILERS

BBC’s Bodyguard has taken the world by storm.

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Cheers to Bake Off or fingers burned?

The Great British Bake Off is like an institution – very passionately protected by its loving and loyal public, puns and all. So when it moved to Channel 4, nobody was quite sure if it would rise to the occasion.

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Should BBC presenter pay be revealed?

The salaries earned by the BBC’s top presenters are to be revealed.

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The rise of women in TV drama

Women are taking on more lead roles in TV drama, and that can only be a good thing.

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Peter Capaldi leaves Doctor Who – but who will replace him?

It is a sad day in the world of entertainment after Peter Capaldi announced that he would be stepping down as The Doctor in Doctor Who.

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Berry packs a punch

Good on you Mary Berry! It’s hard not to be a fan of the nation’s favourite TV baker – especially when you saw her winning a National Television Award.

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Planet Earth II mimics natural sound – but is it a hit?

BBC Planet Earth is back, complete with dulcet Attenborough narration and a more dynamic cinematography.  Capturing some of life’s most precious natural wonders,…

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Bean and gone: the Heinz advert axed for promoting ‘unsafe’ #CanSong

Renowned tinned-produce brand Heinz has announced the axing of its most recent television advert, due to audience health and safety complaints.

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Sir Terry was simply the best

When you consider what it means to be British, icon Terry Wogan is right up there at the top of the list.

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