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  7 hours ago

  John Godber working on Hull's version of Brookside

  BBC News - Emma Petrie

  Playwright John Godber said he is "so close" to bringing a TV series set and filmed in Hull. The 68-year-old said he has been working on the idea "for years and years" and said if it was to come off it will be a "big television drama". Having played a part in setting up Brookside in the 1980s, Godber …

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  8 hours ago

  'Huge moment' as Bollywood music comes to Strictly

  BBC News - Noor Nanji

  Strictly Come Dancing contestant Punam Krishan has said it is a "huge moment" as she and her professional dance partner brought Bollywood music to the ballroom. The TV doctor and Gorka Márquez danced to Bole Chudiyan from 2001 hit film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham on Saturday night. It is the first time …

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  14 hours ago

  New Bridget Jones film very sad, says Hugh Grant

  BBC News - Noor Nanji

  Bridget Jones fans have long adored the films for their cringe-worthy, hilarious and heartwarming scenes. But Hugh Grant has warned that the fourth instalment in the franchise - due out on Valentine's Day next year - will have a very different tone. Warning: If you don't want to know about the plot …

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  15 hours ago

  Day-Lewis film shoot ticketed by traffic wardens

  BBC News - Marc Waddington

  A shoot for a film starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean was interrupted when traffic wardens began to ticket vehicles being used in a scene. Filming was taking place in Handbridge in Chester for Anemone, a new feature co-written by triple Oscar-winner Day-Lewis and his 26-year-old son …

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  21 hours ago

  Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies

  BBC News - Ruth Comerford

  Lea Pericoli, Italian tennis star of the 1950s and 60s, has died aged 89. Regarded as one of her country's top players, she reached the last 16 of the French Open twice and the Wimbledon championships three times. On top of her athletic achievements, Pericoli's contest outfits adorned with feather …

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  17 hours ago

  Heartstopper director wishes show existed when he grew up

  BBC News - Lucy Owen

  Fifteen or so years ago, Andy Newbery was working as a TV runner behind the scenes on Doctor Who in Cardiff. From getting the coffees to running errands, he did the basic jobs that help a drama production to run smoothly. Now, he's just directed the third series of the Netflix sensation Heartstopper, …