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WorldCall the Midwife Christmas special 2026 adds five new characters
The BBC has announced five new cast members for the 2026 Call the Midwife Christmas special, titled Sisters In Arms. Set in Poplar at the outbreak of the Second World War, the three-part prequel will air during the festive season, though an exact date is not yet confirmed.
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WorldEastEnders actress faced six-week house arrest over death threats
Annette Badland has revealed she was placed under house arrest for six weeks after receiving death threats while playing the villainous Babe Smith on EastEnders. BBC security officials issued a red alert warning after tracing the threats to a public computer used in a school near Liverpool.
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WorldClaire Foy, Matthew Macfadyen to star in BBC series
Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen have been cast in the BBC's television adaptation of David Nicholls' 2024 novel, 'You Are Here'. The eight-part series, written by Nicholls and directed by Lenny Abrahamson, follows two strangers on a country-wide walk.
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Netflix rivals BBC as viewers' top choice
Netflix is now the preferred platform for 26% of UK viewers, equalling the BBC's 25% for first choice, according to Ofcom. Meanwhile, YouTube viewing on television sets has doubled since 2022, reaching 19 minutes daily.
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WorldGhana's tallest man Sulemana Abdul Samed dies at 33
Sulemana Abdul Samed, Ghana's tallest man, has died at 33. Diagnosed with gigantism, he stood 7ft 4in and suffered complications of Marfan syndrome. His death in Tamale hospital has prompted grief in northern Ghana.
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WorldCelebrity MasterChef 2026 Line-up Revealed
The BBC has announced the first ten celebrities set to participate in the 2026 series of Celebrity MasterChef. The line-up features a mix of musicians, comedians, athletes, and TV personalities, all vying for culinary supremacy.
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Veteran broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Veteran journalist and broadcaster Edward Stourton has died at the age of 68. He was a presenter on BBC Radio 4's Sunday and a frequent contributor to the Today programme. Stourton passed away on Saturday, July 18, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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