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The Modified Toy Orchestra is a band made up of five musicians - and 48 tweaked toy instruments.

Author Ian McEwan talks to Matt Stadlen about the exercise of writing, the importance of long,

Blackpool's illuminations have been switched on by Robbie Williams.

Priceless tapestries designed by the Renaissance artist Raphael have arrived at the Victoria and

In an attempt to reach people who do not normally go to the cinema, Shetland film festival is

Thousands of people watch Robbie Williams switch on Blackpool's illuminations.

Mark Kermode reviews the latest UK film releases including Last Exorcism and The Switch.

Three of the world's most successful club DJs join forces to pay tribute to those who died at the

GMTV has come to an end after 17 years - it will be replaced on Monday by a new show called

Director general denies he compromised the BBC's independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss

Veteran broadcaster Sarah Kennedy is leaving BBC Radio 2's Dawn Patrol show - 34 years after

Edinburgh Fringe officials defend their decision to count customers of free shows in their box

A full-length version of Machete, trailed in 2007 film Grindhouse, premieres at the Venice Film

The American rap star has been released from jail on bail after being arrested on suspicion of

Morning show GMTV appears on ITV1 for the final time after 17 years with presenter Andrew Castle

Peter Saville, the designer behind iconic record sleeves by Joy Division and New Order, creates a

A group that campaigns against conceptual art claims 15 works by the artist Damien Hirst were

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden lands a starring role in Shrek The Musical, which is

Robert Plant speaks to BBC Breakfast about the artists he works with on his new album, what he

Cheryl and Ashley Cole are granted a divorce at the High Court after four years of marriage.

Former Gone With The Wind child actress Cammie King Conlon - who played the doomed daughter of

Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan reaches an agreement with tax authorities in Australia allowing

TV comedienne Jennifer Saunders is to write the story for musical Viva Forever - based on the songs

X Factor's Olly Murs takes the plunge into pop music

British singer-songwriter Sami Yusuf, billed as "Islam's biggest rock star", is donating profits

Some of musician Bob Dylan's artwork, never seen before by the public, is to be displayed at

Musician using London Bridge to create a 24-hour composition

The UK's first talent show to make music available for download immediately propels a little known

Tony Blair's memoirs, based on his time as the prime minister, break sales records, booksellers

A former Britain's Got Talent hopeful who claimed she was discriminated against at an audition

Natalie Portman attends the opening of the Venice Film Festival, which launched with her film Black

Ex-This Morning host Richard Madeley presents the first five minutes of the show while Eamonn

A profile of Ben Collins, the man in the mask

Rapper TI and his wife Tameka Cottle are arrested in Hollywood for drug possession, police confirm.

Coronation Street is to broadcast a live episode as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, soap

Two-thirds of people agree with the government stance on cutting arts funding and relying more on

Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan re-launch their book club

Canada provides backdrop for Kerouac's On The Road