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Mischa Barton is criticised by her St. Trinian's co-star for being unprofessional on-set.
Richard E. Grant reveals that he agreed to appear in Madonna's film because she flirted with him.
Madonna's directorial debut is selected for the Berlin International Film Festival lineup.
"it was quickly becoming apparent that someone at the BBC just wanted her to get wet"
Mel B insists that the Spice Girls will not make a sequel to their 1997 movie Spiceworld.
Cult Spy traces the roots of the show's history with BBC charity events…
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As the Spice Girls announce their return, we take a look a closer look at their first incarnation.
Comedians and musicians unite to support human rights in the first Secret Policeman's Ball in 15 years.
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Today: Phil Ford talks 'Dreamland', 'Waters of Mars' - We speak to the writer of Doctor Who's new animated adventure starring David Tennant.
Neighbours: 5789: Libby makes some big decisions without Dan.
Thursday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4969: Ruby is diagnosed with diabetes.
Thursday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2704: The foreman delivers the verdict in Zoe's trial.
Thursday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Laurel gives Ashley an ultimatum.
Thursday, 19:00 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Max turns to Rachel for monetary help.
Thursday, 19:30 on BBC One.
Coronation Street: George offers to lend Peter money for the bar.
Thursday, 20:00 on ITV1.
Our picks from Thursday's primetime TV:
| 21.00 | Gavin & Stacey (BBC1) |
| 20.30 | I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (ITV1) |
| 22.00 | Alan Carr: Chatty Man (C4) |
| 21.00 | The Queen (C4) |