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Comedy and Crime Fill Friday Night: Lycett, Henry and McNally Lead the Lineup

Joe Lycett welcomes Lenny Henry and Joanne McNally to his live pub show tonight at 10pm on , while Brooke Shields returns in cosy crime drama You're Killing Me at 8pm on U&Drama. Plus legal intrigue, a classical concert and animated comedy.

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Lycett poses mid-jump in orange clogs and a suit covered in snack packets

Carajillo cocktail recipe: espresso meets Licor 43

A Mexican classic combining espresso and Licor 43, enhanced with cold-brew coffee liqueur for a smooth, balanced cocktail perfect for warm afternoons or after dinner.

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Lifelong friends reunite as Belfast primary school marks 100 years

Euston Street Primary School in Belfast marks 100 years with a celebration bringing together former pupils spanning decades, including lifelong friends who met there in the 1940s. The school also served as a crucial air-raid shelter during World War Two.

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Barbara has short brown hair and is wearing a trench coat with a blue striped top. Rosaleen has short grey hair and is wearing a pink coat, white shirt and patterned vest.

Books borrowed in 1910 returned 116 years later in pristine condition

Peter O'Sullivan returned his grandfather's library books to Llanrwst Library in Wales after 116 years, settling a debt that would have cost hundreds of pounds in overdue fees. The volumes, borrowed in 1910, were discovered among his grandfather's possessions and remain in excellent condition.

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Peter meeting a librarian at Llanrwst library, handing over the late books. Both are smiling and standing in front of a row of books on shelves

Drag Race UK moves to streaming platform after eight series on BBC

The BBC has ended its eight-series run of Drag Race UK due to financial pressures, with future seasons moving to Wow Presents Plus. The current series will complete on BBC Three, while a new All Stars season launches in autumn 2027.

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Michelle Visage, Graham Norton, Ru Paul and Alan Carr on the main stage of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK. Michelle is wearing a latext dress, graham a golden blazer, and ru is wearing a pink and red dress with red furry boots. Alan is wearing a pink shirt and a leopard print blazer, stage lights illuminate the background and everyone is smiling at the camera for a promotional image.

From War Zone Injury to Missing Journalist Mystery: Josh Baker's Extraordinary Podcast Investigation

Journalist Josh Baker returns with an investigation into Austin Tice, a US marine and foreign correspondent missing in Syria for 14 years. A nine-part podcast series launches in September 2026, exploring espionage, Syrian atrocities, and the mystery of Tice's disappearance.

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Wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying filming equipment, Josh Baker walks down a war-torn corridor

Brad Pitt Serves Coffee to 16 Abusive Dogs in Spike Jonze's Surreal De'Longhi Ad

Brad Pitt stars in a surreal new De'Longhi coffee machine advertisement directed by Spike Jonze, in which he is verbally abused by 16 dogs. The campaign launches globally on September 9, 2026, ahead of his film The Heart of the Beast.

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Douglas Head gets Conservation Area status after years of campaigning

Douglas Head has been formally designated a Conservation Area by the Manx government after years of campaigning by local historians and two public consultations showing 92% support. The designation restricts alterations to properties within the boundary without planning permission.

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Wildflowers sit in the foreground overlooking Douglas Harbour and city. Mountains are in the background.

Celebrating Bitterness: Alexina Anatole's Tahini Panzanella and Curried Corn Farinata

Chef Alexina Anatole shares two recipes that celebrate bitterness as a refreshing, balancing force in cooking. A tahini panzanella and curried corn farinata with grapefruit dipping sauce demonstrate how thoughtfully deployed bitter ingredients elevate everyday dishes.

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Alexina Anatole's tahini panzanella on a plate with a bowl of dressing beside it

Oasis Reunion Film Captures Tears, Prayer and Brotherly Healing—Directors Search for Emotional Fan

Directors Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern's documentary Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger captures the Gallagher brothers' emotional reunion tour and now search for a fan featured in the film. The film premieres theatrically on 11 September 2026.

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Liam and Noel Gallagher on stage, clasping hands, in Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger.

Glastonbury 2027 tickets to cost record £408 as sale dates confirmed

Glastonbury has confirmed ticket sale dates for its 2027 festival, with prices reaching a record £408. Coach-travel tickets go on sale 1 October, general admission on 4 October. Headliners remain unconfirmed, though Madonna has been ruled out.

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Sir Tom Jones: 'I didn't want to leave The Voice'

Sir Tom Jones has expressed his reluctance to leave The Voice UK after more than a decade as a coach, citing ITV's decision to refresh the show's lineup. The 86-year-old Welsh singer revealed insurance difficulties and a proposed reduced role as reasons for his departure, though ITV remains hopef...

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Sir Tom Jones in a blue suit stood in front of a red backdrop with the words The Voice UK on it.