Culture desk What is a hostile takeover – a look at competing bids for Warner Bros Discovery What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery. February 28, 2026
Books & Fiction Ann Cleeves: Author behind Shetland series says more books to come The author said she had intended The Killing Stones to be a "one off" but now thinks she will write more. February 27, 2026
Culture desk BBC says racial slur at Baftas was ‘serious mistake’ and fast-tracks investigation The BBC's director general tells its Executive Complaints Unit to complete a fast-tracked investigation. February 27, 2026
Books & Fiction ‘When the other side declares war on you, you still have to do the job’: Clinton on being president and his new thriller Former US President Bill Clinton and best-selling author James Patterson sat down with the BBC to discuss how real life informed their new political... February 26, 2026
Culture desk Anglia Ruskin University students turn boat sails into garments Students at Anglia Ruskin University are finding creative ways to save the material from landfill. February 25, 2026
Culture desk Peterborough artist second-youngest nominee ever for Turner Prize Rene Matić, 28, is the youngest since Damien Hirst, who was 27 when he first made the shortlist. February 25, 2026
Books & Fiction Waterstones would sell books written by AI, says chain’s boss James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled. February 24, 2026
Culture desk Baftas 2026: BBC apologises after guest with Tourette’s shouts racial slur at Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan Actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time during the award ceremony in London. February 23, 2026
Culture desk Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to help fund US public broadcasting The auction will support the medium that brought the Joy of Painting host's creativity into US homes for decades, Bob Ross Inc says. February 23, 2026