Listen to lockdown London’s silent streets compared to the capital in 1928

London‘s streets fell silent during 2020 as the coronavirus lockdown saw barely a soul in the centre of the usually bustling metropolis.  And now the eerie lack of road noise can be compared with the bustling sounds of the same streets captured almost a century ago, as the Museum of London digitally recreates gramophone recordings … Read more

BBC viewers are left ‘sobbing’ over Anthony Walker’s ‘heartbreaking’ and ‘senseless’ murder

Joey Barton’s racist killer brother is aiming for early release from prison as a BBC drama on his victim is aired. Michael Barton, 31, will appear before the Parole Board in October after he murdered 18-year-old black student Anthony Walker in Merseyside. The thug is serving an 18-year sentence for the sickening attack but is … Read more

Love Island’s Joanna Chimonides becomes the new co-host of BBC Radio 1 podcast

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Presenting is my absolute dream job!’ Love Island’s Joanna Chimonides becomes the new co-host of BBC Radio 1 podcast By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 08:36 BST, 28 July 2020 | Updated: 08:58 BST, 28 July 2020 Joanna Chimonides has become the new co-host of BBC Radio 1’s The Reality Tea podcast. The Love Island … Read more

Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio reveals the iconic cop drama was nearly REJECTED by the BBC

Jed Mercurio has revealed Line Of Duty was almost rejected by the BBC amid fears a series documenting police corruption ‘might be problematic for a mainstream audience’. The screenwriter, 54, told how he had to fight tooth and nail for some of his work to be made and claims the television executives who initially turned the … Read more

‘You have to set an example!’: Kym Marsh slams ‘silly’ EastEnders star Maisie Smith

‘You have to set an example!’: Kym Marsh slams ‘silly’ EastEnders star Maisie Smith after she was pictured smoking a ‘strong smelling’ cigarette By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 11:58 BST, 27 July 2020 | Updated: 12:02 BST, 27 July 2020 Kym Marsh has slammed actress Maisie Smith for ‘setting a bad example’ after the … Read more

Mother of Anthony Walker calls racism a ‘disease’ causing ‘pain and suffering’ 

The mother of Anthony Walker, who was murdered in a racist attack in Liverpool aged 18, has called racism a ‘disease’ which causes ‘pain and suffering’.  Gee Walker, appeared on Good Morning Britain from her Merseyside home to speak about BBC One film Anthony which will document how the devout Christian was brutally killed on 29th July … Read more

BBC is branded ‘amateurish’ over license fee letter timing

BBC is branded ‘amateurish’ as it emerges letters explaining the end of free TV licenses will not be sent until after the change takes place Around 3m viewers will no longer be exempt from £157.50 fee from August The ‘payment invitation’ letters will only start being posted from this weekend  Age UK’s Caroline Abrahams said: … Read more

Carol Vorderman, 59, showcases her eye-popping curves in a figure-hugging black ensemble

Carol Vorderman, 59, showcases her eye-popping curves and ageless looks in a figure-hugging black ensemble as she arrives at BBC Wales By Jack Newman For Mailonline Published: 08:49 BST, 26 July 2020 | Updated: 08:51 BST, 26 July 2020 She’s always been famed for her eye-popping curves.   And Carol Vorderman was looking stunning as she … Read more