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Kelvin Fletcher shared an Instagram farewell to the family's tractor, initially prompting speculation before he clarified that the vehicle was being replaced. The post comes as ITV prepares two more series of Fletcher's Family Farm, which follows Kelvin, his wife Liz and their four children on their 120-acre Cheshire farm. The programme's latest episode showed Kelvin becoming emotional after he and daughter Marnie won a rosette at the Royal Cheshire Show. The broadcast dates for series five and six have not yet been announced, while existing episodes are available on ITVX.

Victoria Derbyshire replaced Laura Kuenssberg on the BBC’s Sunday morning politics programme, prompting divided reactions from viewers on X. Some praised Derbyshire and called for her to become the regular host, while others criticized her questioning and the presence of Piers Morgan, who was accused of repeatedly interrupting female panellists. The substitution came amid the BBC’s planned restructuring, including the merger of production teams for Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg and Newsnight, a £500 million savings drive, thousands of job cuts and reductions to several programmes.

Fiona Bruce announced that BBC Question Time will leave the air during the World Cup and return in September. The programme had featured candidates ahead of the Makerfield by-election, including Andy Burnham and representatives of several UK parties. The scheduling change follows an earlier election-related interruption. The report also covers a dispute between Reform UK and the BBC over remarks allegedly misrepresenting Nigel Farage, as well as Robert Kenyon's refusal to apologise to Carol Vorderman during the programme.

The Olivier Awards returned to the BBC for the first time in 23 years as part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Viewers praised the broadcast, which featured performances from productions including Paddington: The Musical, Into the Woods and Evita, alongside tributes to Phantom of the Opera and Wicked. Paddington: The Musical led the winners with seven awards, while Evita, Kenrex, Punch, Into the Woods, All My Sons and Inter Alia also secured major prizes. Elaine Paige received a Special Award for her contribution to musical theatre.

GB News presenter Dawn Neesom announced that colleague Eamonn Holmes is recovering well in hospital after suffering a stroke the previous week. She said he is surrounded by family and friends, is talking and chatting, and is expected to return to the studio when able. Neesom recalled their longstanding professional relationship, described Holmes as resilient, and encouraged viewers to send him their best wishes.

Actor Daniel Ward revealed that he accidentally overused a tear stick while filming the second episode of Death in Paradise, causing his eyes to become red and stream during a scene involving hot pepper sauce. Ward played Solomon, the con-artist brother of Don Gilet's detective character Mervin Wilson. The BBC has confirmed that Death in Paradise will return with a Christmas special following the conclusion of its 15th series, prompting enthusiastic reactions from viewers.

Gabby Logan says that telling the stories of outstanding athletes still moves her after more than 30 years in television. The Match of the Day presenter, who has taken on duties alongside Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates, highlighted the inspiration she draws from women's achievements in football and rugby. She also discussed the pressures of working publicly for the BBC, saying she aims to remain authentic rather than substantially change her behaviour. Logan recently received the Sports Presenter, Commentator or Pundit award at the Royal Television Society Awards and also spoke positively about wearing Victoria Beckham designs.

Leonardo DiCaprio has spoken about living with obsessive-compulsive disorder for many years, including compulsions such as stepping on chewing-gum marks and repeatedly passing through doorways. The behaviours sometimes delayed him on film sets, but he has said he learned to resist them rather than let OCD control his life. His experiences helped him portray producer Howard Hughes, who also had OCD, in The Aviator. The article also explains OCD symptoms and possible contributing factors, citing guidance from the NHS and prevalence figures from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Daniel Ward, who plays Solomon in Death in Paradise, warns that the character’s charming exterior will begin to crack as the series explores his troubled history and relationship with his brother, DI Mervin Wilson. Mervin’s search for Solomon in Antigua ends with him apparently kidnapped, while the brothers’ shared childhood trauma is shown to have led them down very different paths.

Ben Miller says he would love to return to Death in Paradise despite his character, Detective Inspector Richard Poole, having been killed off. He suggests a flashback, dream sequence or even a twin could make the comeback possible, noting that he previously returned for the show's 100th episode. Miller is also set to appear as a guest presenter on Pointless, taking on a role associated with Richard Osman, while supporting Bookshop.org's literacy initiative benefiting BookTrust and Scottish BookTrust.

The BBC plans to reduce costs by about 10% over the next three years, potentially amounting to hundreds of millions of pounds, on top of £150 million in savings still required under an existing scheme. The cuts come as the corporation discusses its future, licence-fee funding and the renewal of its Royal Charter with the UK Government. The BBC is also facing a $10 million defamation lawsuit from Donald Trump over an edited Panorama report, while departing director general Tim Davie has notified staff of the cost-cutting measures.

Contestants James, Adele, Parminder and Liz faced Mark Labbett on ITV's The Chase. Adele and Liz were eliminated in the head-to-head rounds, leaving James and Parminder in the final chase. Viewers criticized Parminder for contributing little while James answered most of the questions. Labbett caught the team with 38 seconds remaining, leaving them with no winnings.

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent made an on-air mistake after Jon Kay corrected himself over whether all or only some proceeds from a Doctor Who memorabilia auction would go to BBC Children in Need. The exchange prompted jokes from Nugent, Kay and Carol Kirkwood. The segment came as Emma Vardy began maternity leave and Carol Kirkwood prepared to leave BBC Breakfast permanently in April after 28 years.

Filming of the first series of BBC drama Death in Paradise was halted after star Ben Miller suffered an insect entering his ear during a scene in Guadeloupe. A doctor in Deshaies removed the insect with tweezers, allowing filming to resume later. Miller also recalled suffering heatstroke while wearing a wool suit and described crews clearing large numbers of land crabs from beaches before scenes were shot.

Lizzie Cundy says a friend who attended Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham's 2022 Florida wedding confirmed Brooklyn's allegation that Victoria Beckham disrupted a planned dance and behaved inappropriately. Vanessa Feltz endorsed the plausibility of the claim, while DJ Fat Tony and his partner Stavros Agapiou also posted comments supporting Brooklyn, although the accounts remain unverified. The claims add to the public feud between Brooklyn and his parents.

Amanda Owen has revealed that her dog Sprout became ill and withdrawn after the October death of her companion, Chalky. Sprout lost her appetite, avoided the house and wandered to neighbours before veterinary care and observation suggested she was grieving. Owen said the family chose not to use medication intended to lift Sprout's mood, while supporters offered sympathy and encouraged finding her a new companion.

Rick Pickard, a longtime cameraman for Yorkshire Television and ITV Calendar, has died. Anchor Christine Talbot paid tribute to him, recalling his work covering major events including the miners’ strikes and the Hillsborough disaster, as well as notable interviews and features. Pickard later held a senior management role at Calendar but continued working behind the camera after retirement. Talbot also remembered his footballing talent, kindness and close relationships with colleagues, while fans and former ITV staff expressed condolences.

Australian journalist and television presenter Tim Stoney has died aged 58 after a cancer battle. Over a 30-year career, he worked for Channel Ten, SBS, ABC, Radio Australia and China Radio International, covering news, sport and international events including the Beijing Paralympics and reporting from the Middle East and Southeast Asia. He is survived by his wife, journalist Mary Gearin, and their two children. Former colleagues Gen Brammall and Kate McGrath remembered him as an exceptionally intelligent, witty and gifted communicator who was deeply devoted to his family.

Viewers criticised the Christmas special of Ant & Dec's Limitless Win after Jamie Redknapp and contestant Nigel answered three questions in a row correctly, saying the questions were too easy and suggesting the game was fixed. The pair ultimately cashed out with £30,000, while Amanda Holden and contestant Brooke were eliminated earlier. The programme's next series is due to return the following month.

Viewers of BBC One’s Christmas compilation of Big Night of Musicals quickly noticed audience members wearing coronavirus-era face masks, leading many to conclude that the programme was a repeat rather than a new compilation. Despite the complaint, other fans praised the performances and Jason Manford’s hosting. A new National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals event is scheduled for Manchester’s AO Arena on 26 January 2026, with a BBC One and BBC iPlayer broadcast planned for spring.

Sunrise broadcaster and foreign affairs commentator Dr Keith Suter has died peacefully in hospital at 77. Hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington announced his death on air, praising his ability to make complex global affairs understandable, while former co-host Samantha Armytage shared a tribute. Suter had a long career with Seven, held three doctorates, chaired several international organizations, advised on strategic planning and international law, and received Australia’s Peace Medal and an Order of Australia appointment.

A fatal shooting in Eungella, New South Wales, triggered a police manhunt near the Camp Dungay location used by I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! One man died at the scene, while another shooting victim and a hit-and-run victim were hospitalised; two suspected offenders were taken into custody. Show security reportedly monitored the incident and confirmed that no production personnel were affected.

Mark Labbett has withdrawn at short notice from Hayley Palmer’s Audience with... event at London’s Hippodrome on January 26, citing unforeseen circumstances. Ticket holders will receive automatic refunds, while Palmer says the event series will continue with other celebrity guests. The withdrawal follows Labbett’s recent comments about his health, including weight loss after a diabetes diagnosis and his management of arthritis at age 60.

Penny Lancaster paid tribute on Instagram to her late Cavapoo, Bubbles, who died from cancer in March. She shared an image of Labradoodle Lily beside Bubbles's memorial, noting their close bond and Lily's presence during his final moments. The tribute came days after Lancaster introduced three Pygmy goats—Hazel, Robert and Biscuit—which had joined her and Rod Stewart's household during the second phase of lockdown.