LONDON, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- The head of the BBC Trust said he is concerned about the soaring salaries the corporation is paying some of its high-profile presenters, the Telegraph said.

LONDON, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Budget cuts may threaten more than 500 jobs with BBC News, but England’s top-paid personalities won't be socked in the paycheck.

LONDON, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- The British Broadcasting Corp. is sticking with Graham Norton after the newly signed TV host's frank remarks about ecstasy and other recreational drugs.

LONDON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Actress Michelle Pfeiffer was left stranded when the car ferrying her around London was stolen, it was reported Wednesday.

LONDON, May 14 (UPI) -- British actors and singers were joined by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott at the London opening of "Billy Elliot the Musical."

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LONDON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Church officials have decried London's Madame Tussauds Wax Museum for using Victoria and David Beckham doubles as Mary and Joseph in a nativity scene.

LOS ANGELES, July 30 (UPI) -- Just in time for the 2004 presidential campaign season, "Real Time with Bill Maher" returns to HBO's schedule, delivering what has become one of the most popular commodities in contemporary entertainment: amusing, smart talk about substantive issues.

NEW YORK, June 25 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs officials in New York have impounded Irish comedian Graham Norton's wardrobe because one jacket looks like it's made from crocodile skin.