Lancashire Telegraph | Showbiz https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/showbiz/ Lancashire Telegraph Showbiz en-gb Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:55:06 +0100 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:55:06 +0100 https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Lancashire Telegraph | Showbiz https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/showbiz/ 'Hip hop historian' Naomi Katiyo brings pioneer to life in Sylvia at the Lowry https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26645281.sylvia-hip-hop-history-reluctant-rebel-lowry/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d4de4ce39af25eabf112c8204bac4170 john.anson@nqnw.co.uk | John Anson BBC confirms fate of DIY SOS as Nick Knowles show faces major change https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26646652.bbc-confirms-fate-diy-sos-nick-knowles-show-major-change/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:33:25 +0100 a43873e987120611e267d1a0a2bb3e75 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Who are the Strictly judges dressed as on tonight's episode? Outfits explained https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26646738.strictly-judges-dressed-tonights-episode/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:43:42 +0100 4b6c95f8f0471e84205aaf767c049bc4 Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Week 4 dances and songs - see the full rundown https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26646659.strictly-come-dancing-2026-week-4-dances-songs-revealed/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:38:38 +0100 7b39441860e123a29151d0716430e75e Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Why is Delta Goodrem not on Strictly Come Dancing this week? Absence explained https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26646656.delta-goodrem-not-strictly-come-dancing-week/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:36:19 +0100 9db892313970ba452a14593ba8991ad7 Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone TV licence could soon be needed to watch Netflix and YouTube under new plans https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26645770.watching-netflix-youtube-soon-require-tv-licence/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:16:58 +0100 7663f3db71f9aaeba9de92cd74fa426b joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Pub to give away free pints TONIGHT after shout-out from Celebrity Traitors stars https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26644700.accrington-pub-give-away-free-pints-thanks-joe-lycett/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0100 f34f096ba1bdf7fdab7dedbed32edcad sarah.mcgee@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah McGee First Christmas advert of 2026 revealed with Gavin and Stacey star and pop sensation https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26642502.first-2026-christmas-advert-revealed-gavin-stacey-star/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:23:22 +0100 91dc5dc3d5b410cc4269cb021f984eca emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Wilko Johnson's story of redemption on stage at Lytham and the Lowry https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26637763.christmas-carol-guitars---wilkos-story-redemption/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1560fb586a0e864674ea0c17525ff0b9 john.anson@nqnw.co.uk | John Anson Mystery building as film crews spotted outside train station https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26634043.mystery-production-filmed-ramsbottom-station/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 74ae61b5fb4a87ca6c501d8612522525 sarah.mcgee@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah McGee 22 Kids and Counting fans recall Noel Radford's blunder after new baby update https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26639790.22-kids-counting-fans-recall-noels-blunder-new-baby-update/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100 c46586fbba173a0b4626b97e28a02bdc findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown BBC DIY SOS - What viewers said about emotional episode in Lancashire village https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26639593.diy-sos---viewers-said-emotional-episode-lancashire/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100 cdbb386335a2cf101bc39e83a7450335 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Talented school pupils praised for distinctions in music and drama exams https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26632087.moorland-junior-school-pupils-celebrate-drama-distinctions/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 0c25cde729a1fe32a76cabb16e85b51b shuiab.khan@nqnw.co.uk | Shuiab Khan Students to bring magical Blackburn story 'Believe in Magic' to the stage https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26631949.westholme-students-stage-blackburns-believe-magic/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 8fba99985f4f991e5f4244affb38a5f6 shuiab.khan@nqnw.co.uk | Shuiab Khan DIY SOS - Lancashire village praised after emotional mission to bring Dan home https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26635765.diy-sos---lancashire-village-praised-emotional-mission/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100 16946dfd89e3bc5a373e07394caedc72 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Coronation Street star confirms return to ITV soap for dramatic scenes https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26634278.coronation-streets-kelli-hollis-confirms-return-itv-soap/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:06 +0100 5703c5ff7bd5ec13dff18c5e72783d8e katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Dickinson's Real Deal coming to East Lancs in hunt of hidden gems https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26628362.dickinsons-real-deal-coming-dunkenhalgh-hotel/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a265de051fe2f85fc0521f013ad16e87 shuiab.khan@nqnw.co.uk | Shuiab Khan ITV confirms start date for Lancs-filmed drama starring Hollywood actor https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26629164.itv-confirms-lancashire-filmed-drama-adultery-premiere/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 93df64b429a375a6d3f447501147a021 sarah.mcgee@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah McGee 22 Kids and Counting fans make same complaint about latest episode https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26633328.22-kids-counting-fans-make-complaint-latest-episode/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100 e307ec6a74c5c2090d88da3d7284f031 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Music duo shine a light on men’s mental health with powerful new single https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26606674.music-duo-back-mens-mental-health-charity-new-single/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 8b1231f9005dd2ce055ab98746dc4327 james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Jewish council calls for Fontaines D.C. Heaton Park gigs to be cancelled https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26634094.calls-cancel-fontaines-d-c-heaton-park-gigs-made-jewish-council/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:16:24 +0100 e34554e401682964e459367380d1bc85 grace.williams@newsquest.co.uk | Grace Williams Greater Manchester’s best pumpkin patch just got a whole lot sweeter https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26621631.greater-manchesters-best-pumpkin-patch-just-got-whole-lot-sweeter/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 0b2d9ea1e8d7b459a7e9cdb52c5d7969 Coronation Street star left with 'jaw on floor' as shocking new storyline revealed https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26631494.coronation-streets-lucy-fallon-stunned-new-storyline/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100 f916c62820633853c9563f9c7b063658 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Coronation Street bosses reveal first look as character receives court verdict https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26632349.itv-coronation-street-first-look-character-court-verdict/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:28:34 +0100 1f36bce4fbed3c6c2770e1854a2243a6 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Review - Calendar Girls at the Octagon a musical transformed by actor-musician cast https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26628058.review---calendar-girls-musical-octagon-theatre-bolton/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0100 fa39d03101cf5084c23d66ec9d1faeb1 john.anson@nqnw.co.uk | John Anson 22 Kids and Counting viewers in tears as Chloe opens up about newborn struggles https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26629755.22-kids-counting-viewers-tears-chloe-opens-struggles/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100 aa1cbdcf14cfb02f80aebad88e66c033 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Celebrity Traitors fans issued warning as 2026 finalists for BBC show 'leaked' https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26627014.celebrity-traitors-fans-warned-2026-finalists-leaked/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:35:14 +0100 18bc06e5b3eded27d26c078ecff5daac katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Famous Lancashire band are back in Clitheroe for headline show https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26620198.party-fettlers-return-clitheroes-grand/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5a20b5bf7f3b024be33cacc7a4c9d871 shuiab.khan@nqnw.co.uk | Shuiab Khan Former Blackburn Coronation Street star set to return to the stage https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26616600.blackburn-coronation-street-star-return-pantomime/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5ddcbe4b5362384587299a383e689937 sarah.mcgee@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah McGee Michael Rosen will be bringing poetry to life for all generations at the Lowry https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26624450.michael-rosen-celebrating-80th-birthday-lowry-show/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3b28813d645982ab1c523e1ef2eb4f9f john.anson@nqnw.co.uk | John Anson Accrington actress Julie Hesmondhalgh banished from The Celebrity Traitors https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26625184.julie-hesmondhalgh-banished-celebrity-traitors/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100 c8d17d953f0ce35e4a234cc9a9c6c29e jack.stott@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Stott The Yorkshire Vet's Matt Jackson-Smith's life away from the Channel 5 show https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26622833.look-yorkshire-vets-matt-jackson-smiths-life/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:15:00 +0100 fb1b7a55b0f02225fcd13db4a0824488 amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton Charming town set to feature in Harry Potter series just 50 minutes from Blackburn https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26622896.west-yorkshire-town-feature-new-harry-potter-series/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 c2267bc68bf8d069044fef308630ded2 amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton Review - King Lear at Royal Exchange is striking, stylish and sexy https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/26624351.review---king-lear-royal-exchange-manchester/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100 1a854a5d9efc0c7b13afcef64b18eb4a john.anson@nqnw.co.uk | John Anson Lowry welcomes Lenny Henry as he returns to stand-up this weekend https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26619966.lenny-henry-gets-back-day-job-stage-lowry/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 bac824511d9e85447a6967f8663325be john.anson@nqnw.co.uk | John Anson Blackburn artist celebrates family's cotton mill heritage in new artwork https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26620008.blackburns-cotton-mill-history-inspires-new-textile-art/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 692453156429a10f70e98919b18eea61 james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Full cast list for ITV's gripping new drama The Party starring Luke Evans https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26621836.full-cast-list-itvs-party-starring-luke-evans/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:37:26 +0100 bd537624d395011d70eea1ebb446ac79 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier 22 Kids and Counting family shares update as Tillie's recovery takes positive turn https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26620480.22-kids-counting-family-shares-update-tillies-recovery/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100 ae4e558168b8f9ceea410fc462cb3ca1 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Julian Clary bringing new Fully Dilated comedy tour to the North West https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26609122.julian-clary-announces-manchester-lancaster-tour-dates/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100 98cffbfb49dddf3a9cf8fa75a8241f1e james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Coronation Street fans confused as popular character's shop 'goes missing' https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26620676.coronation-street-fans-notice-shop-disappeared/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:34:24 +0100 3318a1d09f5ab2fec77a1f736c043b9f amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton Celebrity Traitors star Julie Hesmondhalgh set for play about Gisele Pelicot trial https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26614576.julie-hesmondhalgh-lead-play-gisele-pelicot-trial/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:52:05 +0100 7e14ae0ae7ebfe0e94cc9e967e8dca28 kent.lawlor@newsquest.co.uk | Kent Lawlor I reviewed Paddy McGuinness' new pie and it's a winner for two great hospice causes https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26607213.review---paddy-mcguinness-new-greenhalghs-hospice-pie/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 45b21ce4be83e5837fb72376a0ab5afe Maddie.Avery@newsquest.co.uk | Maddie Avery James Corden and Ruth Jones reunite for new TV series with Ted Lasso and Marvel stars https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26615767.james-corden-ruth-jones-reunite-new-tv-series/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:08:08 +0100 ad3bbebe4678aca8f0e4f6d64de8a227 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Millions of TV users must make 1 change this month or risk losing films and TV shows https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26613727.virgin-media-tv-users-make-1-change-keep-films-tv/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:24:20 +0100 41af0ccc498208a127ad520f6195790a katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier From Corrie to Silence of the Lambs as Mollie Gallagher makes stage debut https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26609483.corrie-star-mollie-gallagher-home-silence-lambs/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 38b962173175027142fd06babe7bc3da john.anson@nqnw.co.uk | John Anson BBC filming closes Lancashire beach and pier for new TV drama starring Emmy winner https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26612867.bbc-filming-closes-lancashire-beach-pier-new-tv-drama/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100 7cf0d22e85aedf92a8d70baa8b14833b findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Inside the fairytale Scottish island visited by 22 Kids and Counting stars https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26609313.inside-scottish-island-visited-22-kids-counting-stars/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b710182db48e5feb99064ae25a2bcf03 findlay.brown@newsquest.co.uk | Findlay Brown Katie Price and Suella Braverman to be handcuffed together 24/7 - here's why https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26609878.channel-4-handcuff-katie-price-suella-braverman-together/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:47:49 +0100 9fe03f1a96e5726a43603d53659e3baf katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Eighties favourites Bananarama announce a show at Halifax Piece Hall https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26606438.bananarama-play-halifax-piece-hall---get-tickets/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 a6888d29c8ab8f1efeb5a8b2a7372bb2 john.anson@nqnw.co.uk | John Anson First look pictures of Dominic Cooper ITV 'scandalous' drama filmed in Lancs https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26604598.first-look-images-released-itv-drama-filmed-darwen/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 74ee7de63d0f75ca2b6ff6f4db6b4cb9 sarah.mcgee@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah McGee