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Gruffalo author pens protest poem
Children’s laureate and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson writes a poem in protest at planned library closures across the country.

King’s Speech premieres on stage
Almost a year after the film reigned supreme at the Oscars, the stage version of The King’s Speech has its world premiere.

Poster ‘threat’ to Dujardin Oscar
Movie billboards in Paris featuring The Artist actor Jean Dujardin might affect his chances of winning an Academy Award, according to French press.

Connolly ends shows after heckles
Comedian Billy Connolly is criticised for ending two of his stand-up shows early in the past week due to hecklers.

‘Viewers want clearer TV credits’
Actors should be given more prominence in TV credits that are shown at the end of programmes, according to a survey carried out by the acting union Equity.

£18m arts centre shows revealed
Belfast’s new £18m Metropolitan Arts centre – MAC – is prepares to open its doors in the city’s Cathedral Quarter.

Grant ‘on board’ for Jones film
Actor Hugh Grant will star in the third Bridget Jones movie, despite recent reports that he had pulled out of the sequel

ITV’s Fred West drama wins award
Appropriate Adult, ITV1′s dramatisation of the arrest of killer Fred West, picks up best single drama at the Broadcast awards in London.

Noises Off transfers to West End
Michael Frayn’s comedy Noises Off is to transfer to the West End after breaking box office records at the Old Vic.

Radio 1′s Hackney 2012 revealed
BBC Radio 1 have announced more than 25 acts to take part in the Olympic Hackney weekend festival.