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Gavin & Stacey is set to return this year with its last-ever episode, it has been officially confirmed.The much-loved sitcom will conclude on Christmas Day 2024 on BBC One and Player, following reports that another special was in the works in February.In a joint statement, co-creators/co-writers James Corden and Ruth Jones wrote: “Some news… It’s official!!!“We have finished writing the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey. See you on Christmas Day, BBC One.

The final season may have concluded in 2022 but the BBC isn’t letting go of legal drama The Split just yet, with a Barcelona-set special greenlit three months after a Manchester spin off.

James Corden and Ruth Jones have confirmed that Gavin and Stacey WILL return for another Christmas special - but it is bittersweet. The show's co-creators confirmed the news on social media on Friday (May 3).

Four female BBC presenters cannot pursue complaints over gender pay discrimination as part of their lawsuit against the British broadcaster, a court has ruled.

It’s been confirmed. Deadline’s scoop from earlier this year that another Gavin & Stacey Christmas special was in the works has been rubberstamped and it will be the smash comedy’s final ever.

Bobby Brazier was left crying 'liberty' as he vowed to 'never' do one big TV show again - but it was all very much in jest. The EastEnders actor appeared on The One Show earlier this week where he spoke about his return to Walford and taking part in this year's Soccer Aid.

BBC sitcom star Angela Thorne has left her £1.6million fortune including a home in London to her two sons. The actress, who was best-known for playing Marjory Frobisher in To The Manor Born from 1979 to 1981, died in June last year aged 84. According to The Sun, probate documents revealed that her son, actor Rupert Penry-Jones, 53, was bequeathed a coastal home in Anglesey.

Rebel Wilson wears a red, lacey dress while attending the UK premiere of her movie The Almond and the Seahorse at Vue West End on Tuesday (April 30) in London.

I Kissed a Girl presenter Dannii Minogue has opened up about her love life, revealing that she "identifies as queer" ahead of the new show's launch. Dannii - the 52-year-old sister of Kylie Minogue - spoke about her new BBC Three show I Kissed a Girl on Thursday.The series sees 10 single women attempt to find love in an luxury Italian villa by kissing one another before they speak. Speaking at the show's launch, Dannii said that the show is "so important" for representation.

Fawlty Towers.Confirmation of the new incarnation of the beloved comedy came in February, when Cleese revealed he had written a two-hour play based on three episodes from the series – ‘The Hotel Inspector’, ‘The Germans’ and ‘Communication Problems’.The production will debut at London’s Apollo Theatre on May 15, nearly five decades after the first episode was filmed at the BBC Television Centre in December 1974. Tickets can be found here.And now, Cleese has said that the slurs from the original version of ‘The Germans’, which he co-wrote with Connie Booth, will be taken out of the new adaptation.In one scene of the original, the army veteran Major Gowen uses the N-word when referring to a Caribbean cricketer, and another racial slur to describe an Asian cricketer.At the press conference launching the stage show, Cleese said: “Those scenes where the Major used a couple of words you can’t use now, racial slurs they would come under, we took them out.”“There’s always a problem with comedy that you deal with the literal-minded,” he continued.

EastEnders got off to an explosive start during the week’s final visit to Walford, as the truth about Nadine Keller’s fake pregnanct was finally revealed to Jay Brown. As regular viewers will know, Stevie Mitchell uncovered Nadine’s deception at the end of Wednesday’s episode, with Thursday’s edition of the soap picking up just in time to see the devastating fallout. Horrified and disgusted by the depths Nadine had sunk to, Jay was devastated by the truth and had little sympathy of the former sex worker when she tried to reveal the reason behind her unsuccessful con.

A former EastEnders star has been confirmed as Death in Paradise's new lead detective.

UPDATED 10:00 a.m. PT: London’s Met Police is investigating comedian Dane Baptiste following a now-deleted death threat posted on Instagram that was aimed at a fellow comic.

Death in Paradise has announced its new lead, with former EastEnders villain Don Gilet stepping into Ralf Little's shoes as the BBC show's frontman.

British comedian Dane Baptiste, a regular on TV and creator of two BBC shows, has been criticized for allegedly posting an “antisemitic” death threat about a female comic.

Naman Ramachandran The London West End stage adaptation of “Fawlty Towers” will be free of racial slurs, creator John Cleese has said. “Fawlty Towers – The Play” is based on the classic 1975 sitcom and is written by Cleese and Connie Booth and adapted for the stage by Cleese. Cleese, who co-wrote the original 1975 TV series with Connie Booth and starred as Basil Fawlty, has written the two-hour play based on three of the original TV episodes – “The Hotel Inspector” and “The Germans” from Season 1 and “Communication Problems” from Season 2.

Fans have defended Zara McDermott as she proudly shared her 'honour' at being able to spend time in the company of another royal. The Strictly Come Dancing 2023 star previously met the Princess of Wales as a supporter of her Shaping Us campaign which aims to highlight the importance of early years development.

The One Show star Lucy Siegle has opened up about how she was rushed to hospital after being left in ‘excruciating pain’.The British environmental journalist, who often appears on the current affairs programme as a host, took to Instagram to share her medical emergency, as she posted a pretty snap of a garden with a blossom tree hanging over a bench. In the caption, she wrote: "I had planned some lovely content for #earthday but things went awry. Spent the night in A&E with kidney stones.

BBC Top Gear fans have been driven to a state of excitement as Richard Hammond, James May and Jeremy Clarkson reunite. Top Gear enthusiasts are sure a new show is in the pipeline as the stars and pals have regrouped.

Oti Mabuse has shared a candid update as she reflected on the start of her motherhood journey. The former Strictly Come Dancing star announced she and her husband Marius Lepure had become first-time parents on Christmas Day.

Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola appeared to have been left feeling 'sad' for his 'baby' Ellie Leach after she was seen in tears during her latest TV appearance. The actress was seen during the fourth episode of new ITVBe reality series Drama Queens which aired on Wednesday night (May 1).

Amanda Holden had fans doing a double take as she was seen enjoying a reunion with some of her Cutting It co-stars ahead of its 20th anniversary. It's been 31 years since Amanda first appeared on TV as a contestant on Cilla Black's Blind Date.

BBC, Eddy’s widow Deed Abbate revealed that the legendary musician had succumbed to cancer on April 30, and that he was surrounding by his family.“Duane inspired a generation of guitarists the world over with his unmistakeable signature ‘Twang’ sound. He was the first rock and roll guitar god, a truly humble and incredible human being.

Olivia Rodrigo had some bad news for her fans on Wednesday (May 1).

The Repair Shop’s host Jay Blades has spoken publicly about the recent murder of his uncle.The presenter, 54, confirmed with a social media video on Monday (April 29) that he had just attended the funeral for his family member, which had happened a few weeks earlier.Speaking into his camera in his signature flat cap, Blades said: “How we doing guys? Hope you’re all well. Now, this is kind of like a public service announcement.

Four senior female BBC News anchors have launched legal action against the broadcaster, claiming a job application process was 'rigged'. Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Annita McVeigh allege they were snubbed over chief presenter roles, after the merging of BBC's News and World News channels.

BBC Radio Humberside newsreader Peter Levy warned listeners to be careful after revealing he had been scammed out of half his life savings.

EastEnders and Holby City actor Davood Ghadami looked unrecognisable as he stripped down for a beach workout this week.The 41 year old, who played Kush Kazemi in the BBC soap, posted a collection of topless photos of himself performing pull-ups on the stunning Sarinoda beach in Greece. In them, the actor showed off his incredibly toned body – the result of his hard work training to become a CrossFit trainer. Davood recently completed his Level 2 Trainer Certificate, allowing him to train other people in the popular fitness programme.

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has shared the hilarious moment his shirtless video with Vito Coppola went quite wrong. The dancers are currently reunited as a number of the BBC One dance show's professionals hit the road.

Dianne Buswell has been told to 'stop' as she melted her fans' hearts with a sweet declaration about dance. The Strictly Come Dancing star was marking 'International Dance Day' when she shared a video of herself and her boyfriend Joe Sugg.