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Entertainment & Arts (UK) at BBC

Friday, Nov 30

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Noma Dumezweni: 'Hermione has taught me how to be angry'

The actress Noma Dumezweni, who plays Hermione Granger, says women need to embrace their emotions.

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How Disney's Wreck It Ralph sequel is challenging Disney's stereotypes

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Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.

Harington: Focused on stage despite Thrones goodbye

The former Jon Snow is loving his return to the West End stage in a Sam Shepard tale of fraternal rivalry.

EastEnders: Busting myths around sexual consent

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The soap airs a special episode talking about the different opinions around sexual consent.

02

How do you make a vinyl record?

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Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish.

Thursday, Nov 29

20

Ed Westwick returns to filming on White Gold

The show was on hold following sexual assault allegations which he denied and was not prosecuted for.

18

Tea, cake and Brexit: What happened when Damon Albarn played a 200-capacity Geordie social club

Find out what happened when the Blur star performed for a tiny crowd in North Shields.

16

Michael Sheen blames politics for split with Sarah Silverman

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The actor explains why Brexit sparked the end of his relationship with US comedian Sarah Silverman.

Hugh Jackman to tour with Greatest Showman songs

The Wolverine star will also perform songs from Les Miserables and other Broadway shows.

14

Brexit debate: Clash over whether BBC or ITV will host debate

Prime Minister Theresa May has accepted the BBC's offer but Labour would prefer ITV.

13

Bobby Brown sues over Whitney footage

The legal claim alleges Whitney: Can I Be Me harmed Brown, his business and daughter Bobbi Kristina's estate.

12

Reggae music to be protected by the UN

The music genre, made famous by artists like Bob Marley, is added to a list of cultural treasures.

05

Love story Normal People is Waterstones' book of the year

Sally Rooney's second novel Normal People is already being turned into a BBC drama.

John Jarratt: Wolf Creek actor to stand trial on rape charge

Australian actor John Jarratt has denied that he attacked a woman in Sydney in 1976.

The Nottingham tailor who makes Sir Elton John's dressing gowns

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Daniel Hanson makes bespoke gowns for the singer and met him on the John Lewis Christmas advert set.

Wednesday, Nov 28

23

Spice Girls' Mel B on 'abusive' relationships and her green tank top

Spice Girls member Mel B spoke to Woman's Hour about her new book Brutally Honest.

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Guns N' Roses' Slash joins bid to save Crystal Palace dinosaurs

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The Guns 'N Roses guitarist backs a campaign to build a bridge to the Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs.

19

Sherlock creators cast Denmark's Claes Bang as Dracula

Claes Bang, the Danish star of The Square, will be sinking his teeth into Bram Stoker's vampire.

17

Handmaid's Tale sequel set for 2019

The Canadian author says it will be inspired by the state of "the world we've been living in".

15

BBC Scotland's Nine news will show 'world through Scottish eyes'

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The hour-long news programme launches on the new BBC Scotland channel in February.

14

Low pay and high stress: Survey lifts lid on life as a struggling performer

A survey suggests half of actors, dancers and musicians took on unpaid roles in the past year.

Magic Radio to play non-stop Christmas music

The radio station will devote its airtime to festive tunes from this weekend.

12

Rita Moreno returns to West Side Story, in new role

The actress, who played Anita in the original film, will take up a new role in Steven Spielberg's remake.

11

David Hasselhoff remembers SpongeBob creator

The Baywatch star remembers Stephen Hillenburg and the "unique and fantastic character" he created.

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Why David Schwimmer feels most fulfilled off-camera

The Friends actor says he finds it more "intellectually stimulating" to work behind the camera.

04

Denmark's queen designs ballet costumes

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II designed costumes and scenery for a production of The Nutcracker.

02

'Hating yourself into invisibility'

Four young poets share their experiences about what life is really like for Asians in the UK.

Tuesday, Nov 27

19

Netflix to adapt Roald Dahl stories including Matilda and The BFG

The streaming giant has announced a deal to create new original animations based on the late author's books.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine: Rapper pleads not guilty to racketeering

The rapper pleads not guilty to racketeering and firearms offences and is kept in custody.

De Niro swaps Hollywood for Halifax

It's not clear whether the Hollywood star was landed with a "raging" bill at the end of the meal.