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Russian hamsters go head-to-head in hilarious race where they reach up to 600 strides a minute

Two Russian hamsters prove their incredible speed going head-to-head in a race around a wheel, shoving each other aside as their competitive streak shows. BBC Earth filmed the hilarious hamster race.




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Viewers celebrate return of Great British Sewing Bee and admit they're 'crushing' on Patrick Grant

The Great British Sewing Bee, which aired last night at 9pm on BBC2, has left fans hot under the collar, thanks to judge Patrick Grant, 47, who has been branded 'dishy' and 'such a sort' by viewers.




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Big Night In: Dua Lipa, Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding lead musical performances

The One Kiss hitmaker, 24, led the singers in delivering a passionate performance of Foo Fighters' 2003 classic Times Like These for BBC 's fundraiser Big Night In on Thursday.




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Listeners are left in tears over BBC Radio 1's biggest ever Live Lounge

The Live Lounge recording to support people impacted by Covid-19 sees more than 20 performers cover the Foo Fighters song Times Like These, and was played on the BBC Radio 1 this morning.




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BBC's Big Night In: Strictly's Oti Mabuse and Anton Du Beke lead the pros in epic dance-along

Stars including Oti Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, Amy Dowden and Graziano Di Prima appeared alongside thrilled fans who sent in their own videos dancing to the Dua Lipa Physical.




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Postman turns detective to deliver a parcel addressed to 'somewhere in Sheffield'

Postman Darrell Gilmour, 56, from Sheffield, was baffled at first when he saw the vague address along with a rambling description of the intended recipient, David Easson.




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BBC News apologises after mistaking Brighton Pavilion for a mosque during a report on Ramadan

The gaffe took place on BBC Wales during a live broadcast on Friday and was instantly spotted by eagle-eyed viewers.




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Former BBC Radio 4 presenter Richard Sanders dies, aged 62, after catching coronavirus in hospital 

Mr Sanders, who presented the programme Farming Today until 1998, died after contracting COVID-19 while in hospital, current presenter Charlotte Smith said on Saturday.




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Government adviser says pubs should re-open as long as they don't get overcrowded

Pubs have been shut since the UK went into lockdown on March 23, but Professor Robert Dingwall (pictured) said it is time to relax the rules.




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Louis Theroux admits there's a hint of 'nastiness' in his professional rivalry with Jon Ronson

Louis Theroux, 49, has revealed he continues to feel 'a bit of rivalry' with journalist Jon Ronson in his BBC Radio 4 Podcast, Grounded with Louis Theroux.




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Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall reveals she made a 'PENIS PIE'

Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall reveals she made a pie with a penis design on it because that's the thing she misses most while in lockdown.




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Jodie Comer to star in remake of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads

The BBC are remaking Alan Bennett's monologue masterpieces, Talking Heads, recruiting the likes of Jodie Comer and Imelda Staunton.




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Nicky Clarke admits he 'despairs' over 'horrendous' lockdown looks

Nicky Clarke has admitted he 'despairs' over the lockdown haircuts the British public are giving themselves amid the lockdown.




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Queen will address nation at 9pm on May 8 for 75th VE Day anniversary

As part of the revised plans to mark the 75th VE Day anniversary during the coronavirus lockdown announced today, Her Majesty's words will be broadcast on May 8 on BBC One at 9pm.




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Strictly bosses may AXE the live studio audience for 2020 to adhere with social distancing

Strictly Come Dancing may go ahead this autumn without its usual studio audience cheering on the performers.




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Michelle Keegan shares rare video in lockdown to thank fans for support ahead of Our Girl finale 

The actress, 32, joked she was in need of a 'filter' after going a week without washing her hair in lockdown, but still looked incredible, as she thanked Our Girl fans for their continued support.




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Normal People's Daisy Edgar-Jones admits her sex scenes were 'unfreaky' to watch back

The Cold Feet actress, 21, who plays Marianne in the adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel, joked that she's worried about her grandparents viewing the scenes as her boyfriend was left 'gritting his teeth'.




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Real Madrid want Paul Pogba, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe in dream line-up for next season

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: The board want youth, Zidane wants French stars and fans want a return to signing most expensive players. Sportsmail asks what Zidane will be allowed to build next term.




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Son of Count Folke Bernadotte reveals he first heard about his father's assassination on the radio

Speaking to BBC World Service's Witness History, Count Bernadotte's youngest son, Bertil Bernadotte, told how he first learned of his father's death while listening to the radio at the age of 12.




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Gardeners' World enjoys its highest viewing figures in a decade because of lockdown

The BBC2 show, which saw Monty Don self-filming footage from his garden, drew an audience of 2.7million on April 24 as the programme was made for the first time by a socially-distanced crew.




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JOHN HUMPHRYS says the coronavirus crisis has been a tragedy but has had many benefits

JOHN HUMPHRYS: The pandemic has changed our way of life dramatically and we're starting to get the hang of it and even, dare I say it, enjoy it.




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BBC's adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People is praised for 'perfect example of consent

Intimacy coach Duchess Iphie analysed the sex scene from the second episode of BBC's Normal People, telling FEMAIL seeking consent and mutual nudity made it the perfect on-screen moment.




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'It's so perfect!' Normal People viewers go WILD for Sally Rooney's adapted drama

The show, which is based on Sally Rooney's best-selling second novel, follows troubled lovers Connell and Marianne from their school days in Sligo to university at Trinity College Dublin.




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SPORTS AGENDA: Radio 5 Live Sport editor Mike Carr whizzes out of the BBC

SPORTS AGENDA: Big, unexpected news out of the BBC on Friday when, in an illuminatingly terse email, staff were informed that Radio 5 Live Sport editor Mike Carr had left the building.




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London at the mercy of militant unions who have Sadiq Khan over a barrel

Sadiq Khan is at the mercy of militant unions which are demanding a new deal for workers amid warnings London's transport network will be 'rapidly overwhelmed' once the lockdown eases.




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Ben Barnes reveals his role in Gold Digger made him 'less judgemental' of age gap romances

Speaking to People on Monday, the Punisher star, 38, spoke candidly about the age gap between his character Benjamin Grenne and Julia Day (played by Julia Ormond) in the drama.




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Inmate, 18, jailed for a group attack on a young girl admits he self-harms to 'show remorse'

In BBC Three's Boys Banged Up, filmed at Hydebank Wood prison in Northern Ireland, inmate William claims he self harms out of remorse for his part in an attack on a young girl.




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Get ready to party like it's 1945

Tomorrow, we mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. After six years of wartime restrictions, May 8, 1945, saw the nation pour onto the streets to celebrate.




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Yasmin Evans cuts a stylish figure as she leaves BBC Radio Studios

The DJ, 29, showcased her toned figure in a mint green midi skirt with a daring thigh-high slit.




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BBC Sport boss defends 'cull' of veteran broadcasters

The BBC's head of television sport Philip Bernie's comments came after the departures of several veteran presenters such as John Inverdale, 62, led to accusations of a 'cull'.




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Commuters could be made to book slots at train stations using smartphone app to stop overcrowding

Commuters on Britain's railways may have to book allotted times to travel to stop overcrowding once coronavirus lockdown measures start to ease. Rail operators are said to be considering a new app.




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Son surprises dad on 70th birthday with tune on piano after learning to play in secret for a decade

TV producer and chief executive of WhizzKid Entertainment Malcolm Gerrie, from Newcastle upon Tyne, had no idea why he'd been invited onto BBC Breakfast until his son Olly surprised him.




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Normal People's Paul Mescal kick-started his TV career as the star of an Irish sausage advert

The actor, 24, played a young man seeking adventure in an advert for Denny sausages which were pushing the slogan: 'Seize the Denny!'




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Real Madrid could ditch the Bernabeu and move to tiny 6,000-seater Alfredo Di Stefano stadium

Real Madrid are weighing up playing their remaining home fixtures at the ground of their reserve side Castilla - with a capacity of over 75,000 fewer seats than their iconic Bernabeu.




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Gareth Bale tops list of SEVEN players to be axed by Real Madrid this summer

James Rodriguez, Lucas Vazquez, Mariano Diaz, Alvaro Odriozola, Alphone Areola and Nacho Fernandez will also be shipped out. Zinedine Zidane is hoping to raise £105million.




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Barcelona, Real Madrid and other LaLiga sides told they can return to training IMMEDIATELY

Spain's top-flight clubs have been told they will be able to return to training provided they comply with the strict protocols that have been laid out by the Spanish government. 




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Gareth Bale set to STAY at Real Madrid for another year as they 'put major signings on hold' 

Although Gareth Bale would likely draw a hefty sum, Real Madrid reportedly want to hang on to him for now as they make preparations for a season without a major acquisition.




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Barcelona consider following Real Madrid's lead by playing LaLiga fixtures in tiny stadium

Barca will consider playing their remaining LaLiga fixtures at the 6,000 capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium if Madrid go ahead with plans to play at the 6,000 capacity Alfredo Di Stefano stadium.




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Real Madrid 'keen on huge £132million swoop for Liverpool star Sadio Mane'

Real Madrid are keen on a massive summer swoop for Liverpool's £132million-rated superstar Sadio Mane... and reports state that the Bernabeu is the ONLY club he would leave Anfield for.




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Real Madrid 'offer £62m flop Luka Jovic to Napoli in bid to drive down Fabian Ruiz's asking price'

Despite reports claiming Ruiz's valuation has been lowered to £52m , Goal claim Madrid are exploring cheaper ways to recruit the midfielder amid a testing financial time for the club brought on by coronavirus.




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Marcelo Brozovic 'wanted by Barcelona and Real Madrid' and join Liverpool in race for midfielder 

The Croatian has a release clause of £52million but Inter are desperate to tie him down to a new deal so they can raise their asking price.




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Real Madrid set £53m asking price by Rennes for Eduardo Camavinga 

According to Mundo Deportivo, Real boss Zinedine Zidane is well aware of Camavinga's potential - in part because of the footballing contacts he has back in his home country.




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Inter Milan and Real Madrid consider move for Roma striker Edin Dzeko

Dzeko is the club captain at the Italian side and he along with team-mates and manager Paulo Fonseca have already tried to aid the club financially by forgoing four months' wages.




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PSG prefer Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe leaving on a free in 2022 than selling on cheap in 2021

Paris Saint-Germain are digging their heels in over Kylian Mbappe as he continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid. The striker has been a long-term target of the Spanish giants'.




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Douglas Costa says Cristiano Ronaldo is NOT Juventus's best player... picking Paulo Dybala instead

Ronaldo has been integral to Juve's Serie A charge this term as they were standing top of the table one point ahead of Lazio before the coronaviurs pandemic halted sport across the world.




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Arsenal, Man United, Atletico Madrid and Roma would be the big winners of UEFA coefficient plan

UEFA has heard a proposal to allocate next season's Champions League and Europa League spots by their coefficient ranking. But who would gain and who would lose out?




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Inter Miami's David Beckham 'contacts Real Madrid over signing James Rodriguez'

The Colombia international has been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu after falling out of favour under manager Zinedine Zidane. And Beckham's Inter Miami are reportedly interested.




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Gareth Bale gives Tottenham fans hope of emotional return from Real Madrid

Bale became one of the world's best wingers in north London before leaving Spurs for the Bernabeu in the summer of 2013 for what was then a world-record transfer of £86million.




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Roma legend Francesco Totti reveals he was on brink of signing for Real Madrid back in 2004 

Totti said it had been his dream to stay at the Serie A side forever but considered leaving to win more silverware.




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Inter Milan 'join Juventus and Real Madrid in transfer race for Manchester United star Paul Pogba'

Paul Pogba has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford when the transfer window next opens, with former club Juventus and LaLiga giants Real Madrid heavily interested in signing him.