Entertainment

One of the standout films in this year’s programme is The Raftsmen

Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to Oxford this autumn

The Optimists is a joint exhibition by Oxfordshire artists Caroline Parkes and MM Plumm

The Optimists is a joint exhibition by Oxfordshire artists Caroline Parkes and MM Plumm

Blenheim Palace to host bold exhibition exploring creativity, colour and hope

Chris While and Julie Matthews will take to the stage at St Helen’s Church as part of the Music At The Unicorn series

Chris While and Julie Matthews will take to the stage at St Helen’s Church as part of the Music At The Unicorn series

Internationally renowned folk pair to play Abingdon concert

Indigo Road, an Oxfordshire acapella group

Indigo Road, an Oxfordshire acapella group

Music group releases song to celebrate Oxford Botley Road reopening

An uplifting stage play is set to bring the true story of a forgotten 1960s radio heroine to life on the Oxford stage

An uplifting stage play is set to bring the true story of a forgotten 1960s radio heroine to life on the Oxford stage

Forgotten radio heroine's story coming to Oxford stage

Alan and Kat Hudson, who perform as Hudson & Hudson

Alan and Kat Hudson, who perform as Hudson & Hudson

Comedy magician couple bring hit stage show to Oxfordshire

A new public artwork capturing the invisible beauty of nature is now on display in Oxford

A new public artwork capturing the invisible beauty of nature is now on display in Oxford

New Oxfordshire sculpture reveals nature's hidden beauty

Which pair are you hoping will win the Glitterball.

Which pair are you hoping will win the Glitterball.

Full line-up of Strictly Come Dancing pairings for 2026 confirmed

Big Brother's first housemate has been evicted.

Big Brother's first housemate has been evicted.

Who was the first housemate evicted from Big Brother? ITV audience left shocked

This is exactly when Strictly Come Dancing will be on tonight.

This is exactly when Strictly Come Dancing will be on tonight.

Exactly when BBC's Strictly Come Dancing will be on tonight and how to watch it

Emma Willis will take a break from BBC Radio 2

Emma Willis will take a break from BBC Radio 2

BBC Radio 2 confirms presenter shake up as Ellie Taylor to replace Emma Willis

Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis & Johannes Radebe & the Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Celebrities

Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis & Johannes Radebe & the Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Celebrities

Huge Strictly legend to return as 2026 series kicks off on BBC with brand new hosts

Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke have been the established judge line-up on Strictly Come Dancing since 2021

Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke have been the established judge line-up on Strictly Come Dancing since 2021

What do the 4 judges get paid on Strictly Come Dancing 2026?

Former MasterChef host John Torode.

Former MasterChef host John Torode.

John Torode breaks silence on ‘devastating’ MasterChef sacking after 20 years

What do professional dancers get paid for being involved with Strictly Come Dancing?

What do professional dancers get paid for being involved with Strictly Come Dancing?

What do the 19 professional dancers get paid on Strictly Come Dancing 2026?

Jack Whitehall's dad's brutal verdict on new neighbours Harry and Meghan

Are you excited for the new series of Bake Off?

Are you excited for the new series of Bake Off?

Latest Great British Bake Off updates including lineup, hosts, start date, and more

Lawrence Robb, known for playing Mackenzie Boyd in Emmerdale, joins the cast of Strictly 2026 - will you be rooting for him?

Lawrence Robb, known for playing Mackenzie Boyd in Emmerdale, joins the cast of Strictly 2026 - will you be rooting for him?

Who is Lawrence Robb? Emmerdale star swaps the Dales for Strictly dancefloor

Jaime Winstone is one of the 15 contestants involved in Strictly Come Dancing 2026

Jaime Winstone is one of the 15 contestants involved in Strictly Come Dancing 2026

Who is Jaime Winstone? The actress taking part in Strictly Come Dancing

Bethany Antonia is one of the 15 contestants involved in Strictly Come Dancing 2026

Bethany Antonia is one of the 15 contestants involved in Strictly Come Dancing 2026

Who is Bethany Antonia? The House of the Dragon star taking on Strictly Come Dancing

Alex Chesters, manager at Common Ground

Alex Chesters, manager at Common Ground

Community cafe in city reopens following sudden 'closure'

James May starred on Top Gear and The Grand Tour.

James May starred on Top Gear and The Grand Tour.

Fans divided as James May speaks out on Ed Sheeran controversy

Oxford Big Brother housemate caught up in co-star disability row

Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper

Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper

Clarkson's Farm

Clarkson's Farms star shocks fans with real age after birthday celebrations

Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie

Famous historian uncovers the truth behind Agatha Christie's disappearance

The former Oxfordshire firefighter has spoken out on his Beat the Chasers win

The former Oxfordshire firefighter has spoken out on his Beat the Chasers win

Oxfordshire firefighter on 'lifechanging' £100K Beat the Chasers win

Oxfordshire libraries have launched their annual short story competition, seeking new writers

Oxfordshire libraries have launched their annual short story competition, seeking new writers

Oxfordshire libraries launch search for the next bestselling writer

Do you know all the winners of The Great British Bake Off?

Do you know all the winners of The Great British Bake Off?

Full list of every Great British Bake Off winner and where they are now

A former Ministry of Defence police officer who spent 15 years based at the Bicester military site earmarked for a major asylum centre has raised concerns about its wildlife.

A former Ministry of Defence police officer who spent 15 years based at the Bicester military site earmarked for a major asylum centre has raised concerns about its wildlife.

Former MoD police officer warns of protected species at Bicester asylum site

eBay's new tool covers Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Disney Lorcana

eBay's new tool covers Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Disney Lorcana

eBay launches new free tool that lets you check what your Pokémon cards are worth

Jo Doherty of Age UK won at BBC Make A Difference Award for Radio Oxford, 2026

Jo Doherty of Age UK won at BBC Make A Difference Award for Radio Oxford, 2026

Housebound Oxfordshire volunteer wins BBC award for 26 years of befriending

The Bake Off judges Paul Hollywood and new judge Nigella Lawson will decide the winner of Bake Off this year

The Bake Off judges Paul Hollywood and new judge Nigella Lawson will decide the winner of Bake Off this year

The Great British Bake Off

What does the winner of the Great British Bake Off get? Prize for top contestant

Cineworld customers are signing a petition calling for a change to its booking system to be reversed

Cineworld customers are signing a petition calling for a change to its booking system to be reversed

Hundreds sign petition urging Cineworld to reverse 'awful' ticket booking changes

Henry Golding is joining the new Thomas the Tank Engine in a narrating role

Henry Golding is joining the new Thomas the Tank Engine in a narrating role

80 years on, the iconic children's TV show you grew up with is getting a new voice

The Royal Mint has released a new 50p coin to mark 20 years of the musical Wicked in London’s West End

The Royal Mint has released a new 50p coin to mark 20 years of the musical Wicked in London’s West End

New rare 50p coin revealed by Royal Mint worth at least 39 times its face value

All Creatures Great and Small is back for a seventh series on Channel 5

All Creatures Great and Small is back for a seventh series on Channel 5

All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small full cast list for series 7 starring Nicholas Ralph

The latest Freeview update, which features nine changes, is live now.

The latest Freeview update, which features nine changes, is live now.

Freeview urges Brits to retune TV as it makes 9 changes in latest update - full list

Actor Richard E. Grant

Actor Richard E. Grant

UK acting legend, 69, opens up on grief ahead of BBC Celebrity Traitors

Beth Eames, a University of Oxford graduate, was so close to being crowned The Great British Sewing Bee winner of the 12th series

Beth Eames, a University of Oxford graduate, was so close to being crowned The Great British Sewing Bee winner of the 12th series

Oxford University graduate wows judges in final of hit BBC show

Shane Richie in EastEnders.

Shane Richie in EastEnders.

EastEnders legend Shane Richie in career update amid criminal trial

Danny Lee Grew will perform in Witney

Danny Lee Grew will perform in Witney

Award-winning performer in 'proper magic' pledge ahead of Oxfordshire show

Nigella Lawson was not sure if she could live up to Prue Leith and Mary Berry.

Nigella Lawson was not sure if she could live up to Prue Leith and Mary Berry.

Nigella Lawson reveals fears she 'didn't deserve' role as Bake Off judge

Stanley Park in the Cotswolds

Stanley Park in the Cotswolds

Music legend's £4.7m Cotswolds mansion sale before 2027 tour

Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey

Major UK show cancelled after Jonathan Bailey makes announcement

Fans rally round Oxford Big Brother contestant after iconic entrance

One of the final sewers, Beth Eames, 24, from Oxfordshire, of The BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee, 2026

One of the final sewers, Beth Eames, 24, from Oxfordshire, of The BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee, 2026

Oxford University graduate, 24, in BBC's Great British Sewing Bee final

Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm product listed as a top UK Christmas gift for 2026

Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm product listed as a top UK Christmas gift for 2026

Jeremy Clarkson Diddly Squat Farm product named top UK Christmas gift idea

Kate Garraway (second from right) remains absent from Good Morning Britain

Kate Garraway (second from right) remains absent from Good Morning Britain

Good Morning Britain

Kate Garraway 'replacement' on Good Morning Britain revealed after star taken off air

Charlotte Nott, 18, from Oxford

Charlotte Nott, 18, from Oxford

Oxford woman, 18, speaks out as she enters iconic Big Brother house

Jeremy Clarkson.

Jeremy Clarkson.

Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson suggests young influencer for BBC show after presenter exits

Bicester Village has been transformed as part of a public art project honouring the late Beryl Cook

Bicester Village has been transformed as part of a public art project honouring the late Beryl Cook

Bicester Village transformed by giant art tribute to beloved painter

Ms Carpenter was awarded the title of Boodles Best Hat during Ladies’ Day

Ms Carpenter was awarded the title of Boodles Best Hat during Ladies’ Day

Stylish winners crowned at Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace

Classic films are returning to the big screen as part of a season of anniversary screenings

Classic films are returning to the big screen as part of a season of anniversary screenings

Classic films return to Oxford cinema for anniversary screenings

Christ Church Cathedral Choir in Oxford will perform at Carnegie Hall as part of its 500th anniversary celebrations

Christ Church Cathedral Choir in Oxford will perform at Carnegie Hall as part of its 500th anniversary celebrations

Oxford choir to perform at Carnegie Hall in anniversary tour