Having read in the Sunday papers that, because of coronavirus, the over-60s should avoid routine visits to surgeries, I emailed my doctor to confirm that my annual medical check-up. would go ahead...

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Coronavirus is being blamed for the collapse of Flybe, despite the fact that the airline has been in trouble for years. The 2,000 staff who are out of work are rightly furious.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: If the BBC does summon the courage to revive Life On Mars, it should bring the show bang up to date and catapult Hunt forward in time to the present day.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: This is what it must have been like in 1940. Europe has fallen, the United States has gone into isolation and Britain stands alone.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Today's edition of You Couldn't Make It Up comes courtesy of Islamic State, which has advised jihadists to steer clear of Europe in case they catch coronavirus.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: After Boris Johnson declared that Britain is on a war footing, it may also be time to bring back the Home Guard. Let's cross live to Walmington-on-Sea, which is already in lockdown

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Trouble is, I still can't work out what's occurring. And what really bothers me is that I'm not particularly confident that anyone else has a clue, either.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN is giving readers an exclusive bootleg transcript of a conversation between Boris Johnson and Her Majesty The Queen, who seems to be quite concerned about how her dogs are fairing...

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Britain's top police officer, Met Commissioner Cressida Dick, yesterday promised that enforcement of the rules would be through persuasion, not punishment.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN The app is reported to use similar technology to that which allows men to send unsolicited pictures of their private parts to women sitting on the same bus.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN - Who could forget that famous photograph of Tom Watson at Glastonbury in 2017, looking like Super Mario's morbidly obese brother? Now, somehow, the music links return.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: We are all in this ­together. How many times have we heard that over the past few weeks?

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Scientists in Holland have worked out they can calculate the spread of the virus by studying sewage.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Only Fools And Horses has topped a poll of classic TV programmes being binge-watched by viewers seeking solace during the coronavirus crisis.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: They called it the biggest gathering of musical talent since Live Aid, although to be honest I hadn't heard of half the acts involved.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: From the Off, I've been happy to admit that when it comes to the coronavirus crisis I don't have a clue. Is the lockdown justified? Should it be lifted immediately?

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: On his return to work yesterday, Boris Johnson channelled his inner Winston Churchill and announced that we are nearing the end of the beginning in the fight.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Back in 2004, in the run-up to the U.S. Presidential election, I was invited to take part in a special edition of the BBC's Question Time, live from Miami.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Last week, in my CO-VE Day spoof, I joked about Extinction Rebellion reoccupying bridges across the Thames within minutes of the lockdown being lifted.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Let's hear it for White Van Man. And Black Van Man, and every other shade of van man and woman. Where the hell would we have been without them over the past few weeks?

There’s been bad blood between Omarosa and Claudia Jordan, both Celebrity Apprentice stars, for months.

The hip hop superstar was hoisted above the stage at the end of Brown's rendition of Fine China and Don't Think They Know, which he performed with vocals from the late singer Aaliyah, whose image was shown behind the stage.

But the 36-year-old singer performed a watered-down version with rappers Pharrell and T.I at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday evening.

A rogue gush of wind led to a Marilyn Monroe moment for Amber Rose - before she put on a very passionate display of affection with her fiance Wiz Khalifa.

She was accused on Twitter for lip syncing during a performance on American Idol earlier this year in May. And now Mariah Carey has been blasted for the same offense at the BET Awards.

He is surrounded by naked women on his infamous Blurred Lines music video, but Robin Thicke was only about being a dad as he took three-year-old son Julian for an outing Monday in Los Angeles.

She is said to be being mentored by her famous grandmother Aretha Franklin. And on Saturday night, Victorie Franklin took centre stage as she performed Tamela Mann's Take Me to the King.

On Saturday, news hit Zendaya Coleman will no longer be in the Lifetime biopic as the late singer Aaliyah. Yet that didn't stop the 17-year-old from taking to the red carpet that same day to show off her streamlined style at the BET Awards.

Chris Rock showed he has lost none of his edge after mocking infamous Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling during his BET Awards monologue on Sunday.

She watched her former bandmates achieve worldwide success after she left Destiny’s Child in 1999 with fellow member LaTavia Robertson.

Chris Rock showed he has lost none of his edge after mocking infamous Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling during his BET Awards monologue on Sunday

Less than two weeks after calling off her 14-month engagement to Jas Prince, the songstress has sparked a fresh round of rumours that she's moved on with her long-time pal after the pair left Hollywood's Playhouse nightclub together on Sunday

Amber Rose described her kiss with Courtney Love at a post BET Awards party as epic on Sunday.

Daniel Sturridge put England’s disappointing World Cup campaign behind him by rubbing shoulders with some of music’s biggest names at an awards ceremony in California on Sunday.

Floyd Mayweather Jnr was in typically lavish form as he flexed his muscles behind the wheels of his newly-purchased THIRD Bugatti Veyron on Sunday night.

The team broadcasting the BET Awards managed to misspell Lionel Richie's name as Ritchie on Sunday night.

P. Diddy, 45, took a tumble on Sunday at the BET Awards in Los Angeles during his first public appearance since being arrested at his son's college.

Onlookers clearly got more than what they had bargained for as they attended the 2015 BET Awards on Sunday.

The 33-year-old singer flashed her abs in a plunging bralet and matching sheer leggings worn over black underwear to dine at Mr Chow's in Los Angeles following the BET Awards.

It's been a decade since the all-girl trio of Rowland, Williams and Beyonce Knowles disbanded but the pair, both 34, still have the stunning looks - and talent - that made them famous around the world.

She donned a head-turning one-piece at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday

Nicki Minaj, Laverne Cox, and Christina Milian showed off lots of cleavage in plunging ensembles at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles for the splashy music event.

Both Rihanna and Chris Brown were in attendance. So perhaps she tried to make a memorable statement by dying her hair grey and donning a revealing bralet.

The 48-year-old held hands with his daughter as they made their way onto the stage at the awards show for the Muhammad Ali tribute. The actor introduced the legend's daughter to the stage.

She's one of the world's most notorious female rappers. And Remy Ma certainly made sure that all eyes were on her as she attended the BET Awards on Sunday in an extremely revealing gown.

Lil Wayne has been accused of assaulting a doorman at a West Hollywood club after the BET Awards on Sunday. 

The Black Lives Matter activist (pictured) called for unity after being declared humanitarian of the year at last night's star-studded prize-giving at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

From Alicia Keys to Yazz, FEMAIL celebrates National Sunglasses Day by spotlighting the stars who showed off the best shade game at the BET Awards. Plus, shop our the styles we're loving.

The 43-year-old actress sizzled in snakeskin on Sunday upon arriving for hosting duty at the BET Awards in Los Angeles.

The 43-year-old wowed in the shimmery frock, which had a thigh slit and fitted waist, revealing her toned physique. The actress styled the look with sparkling heels and braided tresses.