Tears and laughter at Liberace film press conference

There were emotional scenes well as much laughter as Michael Douglas, Matt Damon and Steven Soderbergh held a press conference at the Cannes film festival for their new film which details the relationship between the flamboyant pianist Liberace and his young lover.

How Anne Boleyn lost her head

A BBC documentary will investigate the death of the most astonishing woman of her age. Historian Dan Jones reports.

Eddie Braben: Farewell to the man who brought us sunshine

It was Eddie Braben's clever scripts that made Morecambe and Wise such a lovable act, believes David Quantick

The Hangover Part III, review

The Hangover Part III is a lame, non-alcoholic caper movie, says Tim Robey.

Sir Elton John, Ray Davies and Elvis Costello to play Hyde Park Summer Time Festival

Sir Elton John, Ray Davies and Elvis Costello will headline a celebration of British songwriters during the British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park, which includes Nick Lowe, Del Amitri's Justin Currie and Thea Gilmore.

Star Trek Into Darkness writer apologises for 'gratuitous' underwear scene

Damon Lindelof promises to be "more mindful in the future" after complaints from fans.

Iain Banks defends his science fiction novels in update to fans

Novelist Iain Banks has posted an update to his fans, saying he has revived his love of fast cars and is considering chemotherapy following his cancer diagnosis.

George Michael 'fell from car while adjusting door'

George Michael, the singer, fell from his vehicle on to the carriageway of the M1 motorway, an eyewitness to the accident has claimed.

6,000 miles away, Sylvie Guillem, Sadler's Wells, review

Sylvie Guillem is stupendous in the return of this specially pieced-together triple bill, says Mark Monahan.

6,000 miles away, Sylvie Guillem, Sadler's Wells, review

Sylvie Guillem is stupendous in the return of this specially pieced-together triple bill, says Mark Monahan.

Eddie Braben, Morecambe and Wise writer, dies

Comedy writer Eddie Braben, who provided gags for Morcambe and Wise and Ken Dodd, has died aged 82.

Ricky Gervais releases first episode of Learn Guitar with David Brent

Video: Ricky Gervais has again revived David Brent, this time for the first epsiode of Learn Guitar with David Brent.

Azerbaijan recounts Eurovision votes after awarding Russia 'nul points'

Azerbaijan's Eurovision votes have been recounted on orders from the President after they snubbed Russia.

Eddie Braben: Let's honour his immortal gags

Let's honour the memory of Morecambe and Wise writer Eddie Braben by airing some of the immortal gags what he wrote, says Dominic Cavendish.

Cannes 2013: People will wonder why gay marriage took so long, says Liberace director

Steven Soderbergh, the director of a new film about Liberace, has said that legalising gay marriage would be good for society.

Swedish Academy tweet sparks frenzied Nobel speculation

A tweet by the Swedish Academy has started a guessing game about this year's Nobel Prize for Literature.

Dancing On Ice: next series will be last

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean announce that ITV's ice skating competition Dancing On Ice will be axed after next year's series.

Dancing On Ice: Next series will be last

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean announce that ITV's ice skating competition Dancing On Ice will be axed after next year's series.

Dancing On Ice to finish after 'ending its natural life'

Dancing On Ice is to be axed after one further series, it has been announced.

Ray Manzarek of The Doors. His brilliant music will live on

Neil McCormick pays tribute to Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors who has died at the age of 74.

Star Wars Rebels: animated Star Wars series to launch in 2014

A pilot for a Star Wars animated TV series is in production at Lucasfilm, set in the gap between Episodes III and IV.

Nicholas Crane's new BBC series Town suggests we should celebrate our urban roots

Nicholas Crane explains why we should embrace the challenges facing British towns ahead of his new BBC series.

Today's TV highlights

The day's best TV programmes on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Freeview, Freesat, Sky, Virgin, BT Vision, satellite and cable, as chosen by our critics.

Cannes 2013: Behind The Candelabra, review

This exceptional Liberace biopic proves why film still needs Steven Soderbergh, says Robbie Collin.

Hillsborough: How They Buried the Truth, BBC One, review

Gerard O'Donovan reviews Panorama's investigation into the Hillsborough disaster, on BBC One.

Liberace and other musicians who dressed to impress

Michael Douglas has donned the wigs and braid which defined Liberace's stardom in the new Steven Soderbergh film, Behind the Candelabra. But the pianist was not the only musician fond of fancy dress: Alice Vincent picks her favourites.

All That Is, by James Salter, review

David Annand hails the great American writer's first novel in thirty years.

Leviathan by David Scott, review

David Scott's examination of the origins of the British Empire impresses Brendan Simms

South Asians and the Shaping of Britain: 1870-1950, edited by Ruvani Ranasinha et al, review

Sarfraz Manzoor salutes a fine anthology documenting the hidden lives of Indians in the UK.

Was Now That's What I Call Music! the first album you ever bought?

As an ITV film celebrates the Now compilation albums, lifelong fan Michael Hogan pays tribute.