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Gregg Wallace has said he was warned “you’re heading for a heart attack” before...

Gregg Wallace: I was warned I was heading for heart attack before losing weight

How do you come to terms with losing the love of your life after...

Barbara Taylor Bradford on how she has coped with losing the love of her life

As we head into 2022, viewers can expect a glut of new TV series...

From Bridgerton to Buckingham Palace: Eight must-see TV series for 2022

Gardeners keen to walk off some of the excesses of the festive season or...

10 stunning winter gardens to visit for a healthy walk and gardening inspiration
Should you take your Christmas decorations down right now, or keep them up as long as possible

Whether you’re going by the traditional book or just want everything cleared up after...

TV Review: From the action packed to the comedic, we look back on the most talked about shows this year

A year that began with yet another lockdown and ended with a list of...

BBC radio presenter Janice Long dies aged 66

BBC radio presenter Janice Long, who was the first regular female presenter on Top...

Archbishop Desmond Tutu: The resolute and tireless campaigner against injustice

Desmond Tutu, a resolute, tireless and confirmed fighter against apartheid, shocked the South African...

Lost Morecambe and Wise episode to air on Christmas Day

A lost episode of Morecambe and Wise is set to air on Christmas Day...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star Sally Ann Howes dies aged 91

Sally Ann Howes, who starred as Truly Scrumptious in the 1968 musical film Chitty...

The history of the Queen’s Christmas speech

The Queen’s Christmas broadcast is a traditional feature of the festive season where the...

Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53

Il Divo singer Carlos Marin has died aged 53, the group has announced. The...

Injured AJ Odudu withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing final

AJ Odudu has pulled out of the Strictly Come Dancing final after suffering a...

Will you be tuning in for the Strictly final tomorrow night or watching it on catch up?

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis will recreate the silent dance that “changed her...

The unusual history of mince pies

Mince pies are one of the more controversial Christmas dishes. Some people love the...

Comedian Jethro dies at 73 after contracting Covid

Cornish comedian Jethro, real name Geoffrey Rowe, has died at the age of 73,...

The latest on Covid rules across the UK

As the Omicron coronavirus variant spreads, each of the four UK nations are reacting...

William and Kate’s Christmas card photo shows smiling family in Jordan

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released their official Christmas card photograph showing...

MasterChef winner Kenny Tutt’s tips for wasting less food this Christmas

Christmas is a time of indulgence, celebration and generosity – which might explain the...

Top novelist Jodi Picoult on learning to write again after Covid

Jodi Picoult is the queen of ethical fiction. Her books have tackled controversial issues...

Trisha Goddard: Running helped my recovery from breast cancer

Trisha Goddard has said running whilst undergoing cancer treatment helped her recovery both mentally...

Dame Helen Mirren is all about giving back to her community this Christmas

The legendary actor talks to Prudence Wade about the importance of charity during this...

What do we know about the new Covid variant and how worried should we be?

Six countries have been added to the UK’s red list after UK scientists said...

Music legends Tears For Fears on the importance of breaking boundaries and talking about mental health

In the Eighties, Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith made it their mission to engage...

‘Superbloom’ field of flowers to surround Tower of London for Platinum Jubilee

The Tower of London will be surrounded by a vibrant field of millions of...

Nisha Katona on big, instant flavour, the charm of a Filet-O-Fish and cooking with flair

Nisha Katona is so impressive, any second you manage to snatch with her means...

Great British Bake Off winner crowned

Giuseppe Dell’Anno has been crowned the winner of the 12th series of The Great...

Great British Bake Off Final: Reasons to get into baking this winter

As this year’s pretty spectacular series of Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off 2021...

Joanna Lumley on Ab Fab, encounters with the Queen and why she looks great at 75

It’s hard to believe Joanna Lumley has turned 75 this year but when asked...

BBC Two to air Freddie Mercury film on ‘extraordinary final chapter’ of his life

BBC Two is to air a film which tells the story of the “extraordinary...

Have a giggle at the winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021

There’s a reason Instagram accounts like Animals Doing Things rack up millions of followers...

ITV confirms line-up for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here 2021

Louise Minchin, Richard Madeley and Dame Arlene Phillips are heading to Wales after signing...

Queen’s health over the years as she misses Remembrance event with sprained back

The Queen is known for her strong constitution and no-fuss approach to her infrequent...

Tony Christie reveals how Amarillo’s famous chorus came about

Tony Christie has recalled how the wordless chorus of his biggest hit, (Is This...

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