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'This is not just about entertainment'. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

TV must do more to educate, says Professor Brian Cox

A prominent physics professor and TV presenter has accused the BBC of not taking its responsibility to educate viewers seriously enough.

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Fear of downpour was a test of character. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Only rain ahead of the Olympics Opening Ceremony could shake Boyle, says Lord Coe

The only moment when Danny Boyle looked stressed in the build-up to the Olympics Opening Ceremony was when it started to rain, Lord Coe has said.

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This weekend will be Amy Childs first London Marathon

I’ll reapply lipgloss at 25 miles, says Marathon-runner Amy Childs

Amy Childs plans to stop during the London Marathon this Sunday to do her make-up, the ex-TOWIE star revealed today.

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Susanna Reid is aiming to run the Marathon in under five hours. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Training for the London Marathon makes me grumpy, says BBC presenter Susanna Reid

Training for the London Marathon, or lack of it, is making one BBC Breakfast presenter grumpy - so much so that she has said she will not run it again.

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The Tardis being lowered by crane in Trafalgar Square. Picture:Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Tardis spotted in Trafalgar Square as stars film 50th anniversary Doctor Who special

Doctor Who’s famous Tardis landed in Trafalgar Square today as stars Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman filmed at the landmark location.

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Sitcom Twenty Twelve and its cast have earned four nominations

Twenty Twelve and Olympic Opening Ceremony both in running for Baftas

Spoof sitcom Twenty Twelve, inspired by last year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, has been nominated for a Bafta.

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Doctor Who star Matt Smith with the characters famous TARDIS. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

Doctor Who is too sexy, says first ever director

Hit sci-fi TV show Doctor Who has been criticised for becoming more sexual by the man in charge of its first ever series.

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The Voice coaches Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J, will.i.am and Danny Donoghue. Picture: David Venni/BBC Pictures

BBC’s The Voice holds out in Saturday night ratings battle

The Saturday night ratings contest - between Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and The Voice - returned an inconclusive result, with both shows able to claim victory.

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The opening ceremony of the Olympics has been nominated for a TV Bafta. File picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Olympic opening ceremony nominated for Bafta

The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games has been nominated for a top award at the TV Baftas.

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A million more viewers tuned in for Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway than watched The Voice. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

ITV pips BBC in the Saturday night ratings stakes

BBC talent show The Voice returned to our screens for a second series this weekend - and fell short in the Saturday night ratings contest.

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Final day of operations at BBC Television Centre

BBC Television Centre will close its doors today after 53 years.

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Boxer David Haye during a press conference at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Haye says ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here’ has given him a new audience

David Haye will return to the ring on June 29 to begin his quest for another heavyweight title - and the 32-year-old believes he will be cheered on by fans all over the world after his ventures away from boxing in recent months.

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Carol Vorderman used to help present Countdown. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

Carol Vorderman in dramatic heels staircase fall

Former Countdown start Carol Vorderman ended up in hospital with a broken nose when she fell down stairs in four-inch heels after a meeting in central London.

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Boyle's Olympics Opening Ceremony:

Broadcasters praised for Olympic coverage at awards ceremony

Broadcasters and film-makers involved with covering the London 2012 Games left last night’s Royal Television Society Programme Awards with a familiar taste of success - except this time it was their own.

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Matt Smith has said Doctor Who fans can look forward to it being the 'biggest, best, most inventive and most exciting year for the show' Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary year to be the ‘biggest and best’

Doctor Who fans have been promised the biggest and best year for the show as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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Benedict Cumberbatch was awarded for his roles in Parade's End and Sherlock. File picture: PA Wire

Sherlock and Twenty Twelve recognised at Broadcasting Press Guild Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch and the Olympic and Paralympic Games spoof comedy Twenty Twelve were among the winners at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards in London today.

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