How Peter Mayhew became Chewbacca
A chance spot by film producers led Peter Mayhew to go from hospital porter to Star Wars Wookiee.
How one circus has replaced animals with extreme stunts
Extreme circus performers reveal how the industry has moved away from animals and towards life-risking stunts.
Lucy Fallon: Coronation Street’s Bethany Platt is latest star to leave
Actress Lucy Fallon is the latest in a string of the soap's stars to announce their departures.
Garth Brooks on country’s gender bias: ‘We don’t have enough female voices’
The musician calls for more gender diversity in Nashville.
Star Wars’ Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew dies
The British-American actor played the Wookiee warrior Chewbacca in the Star Wars films until 2015.
Turner Prize drops drops Stagecoach sponsorship
The arts prize faced criticism for the deal with a company linked to an anti-gay rights campaigner.
World Press Freedom Day: Jailed for a painting
Zehra Doğan, a Kurdish journalist and artist, was sentenced to nearly three years in jail for a painting but was determined to continue sharing stories.
Giles Terera: ‘You can’t just sit back and hope people will cast you’
The Hamilton actor on his intense latest role, becoming a success and inspiring the new generation of performers.
Who was Ted Bundy, the serial killer played by Zac Efron?
A new movie about America's most infamous serial killer starring Zac Efron has just been released.
Harrison Ford pays tribute to Chewbacca star Peter Mayhew
Peter Mayhew, who has died aged 74, was a "kind and gentle man", says Han Solo actor Harrison Ford.