Ben Lawrence

The disgraced former presenter is back for a new Channel 5 series – but prime-time bids for atonement seldom have the desired effect

In 1993, Nicholas Hytner directed Maggie Smith for the first time. It was for a West End production of The Importance of Being Earnest in which, of course, she played Lady Bracknell.

So after months of waiting, the BBC has finally announced the findings of its report into allegations by actress Amanda Abbington that she suffered

Tim Davie announced that the BBC created the equivalent of 1,167 days worth of culture content in 12 months – something doesn’t add up

Maggie Smith is not the first great thesp to have a legacy dominated by the film franchise of JK Rowling’s series

It is no surprise that theatrical institutions struggle to survive in a climate of flip-flopping, hissy fits and apparent bad management

As the grim state of the nation makes outsiders of us all, it’s time to seek solace in the sublime creativity and wisdom of Robert Smith

A week today, we'll reach a depressing landmark in the history of British television. Doctors , a daytime drama that has been on BBC One since 2000, will come to an end.

Evil, treacherous or just plain needy – depictions of ginger men are rarely flattering. It’s time for artists to show us a bit more kindness