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China invites reporter to take sledgehammer to its longest glass bridge to prove it's safe
What could go wrong?
By Alicia Tan
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Meet the gorilla who uses sign language to communicate with humans
Koko is a 44-year-old gorilla with a unique talent.
By Sam Haysom
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'Doctor Who' producer speaks about diversity in the show: 'We need to do better'
"Two non-white leads in 'Doctor Who' would be amazing."
By Sam Haysom
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BBC's $22 computer is now available to everyone
The micro:bit is a small, 32-bit computer, with LED lights and buttons.
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Paul McCartney reveals how he feels about Kanye West
"People say he’s eccentric, which you’d have to agree with."
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This gloriously disturbing BBC tweet has created the year's oddest hashtag
You're weird, nature.
By Sam Haysom
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The Shelby family stops fighting in 'Peaky Blinders' Season 3 trailer
But for how long?
By Proma Khosla
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There are big changes to BBC's food site and people aren't happy
Plans to remove recipes cause anger and an online petition.
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Toby Jones joins 'Sherlock' Season 4 in mystery villain role
Filming for episode 2 is already under way.
By Proma Khosla
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How one of the world's largest and most beloved media organisations is about to change
The BBC's mandate is shifting.
By Liza Hearon
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TV host takes small child for toilet break during live show
"I will be back in one second."
By Sam Haysom
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'Star Wars,' 'X-Men' stars unite to voice rabbits for Netflix in 'Watership Down'
A four-part animated miniseries starring John Boyega, James McAvoy and more.
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Faeces bacteria found on ice served in KFC outlet
The ice was served at a branch in Birmingham.
By Tim Chester
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Benedict Cumberbatch takes on Richard III in 'The Hollow Crown'
Now is the winter of our discontent...
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'Peaky Blinders' just dropped a teaser you'll want to play over and over and over
Be still my beating heart.
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This 'Peaky Blinders' fan art will get your pulse racing for Season 3
Cillian Murphy in pop art.
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BBC's 'His Dark Materials' series finds its writer
One of fantasy's most beloved trilogies is finally getting the adaptation it deserves.
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The first 'Top Gear' trailer is a high-octane feast of fast (and slow) cars
A first glimpse at Matt LeBlanc and Chris Evans in action.
By Tim Chester
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Watch this fluffy barn owl learn to fly and prepare for your heart to melt
Luna is not about to let a bucket of cold water stop her.
By Sam Haysom
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Ronnie Corbett, British entertainer and comedian, dies aged 85
He starred in popular sketch show 'The Two Ronnies.'
By Tim Chester
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'Batman v Superman' breaks records -- and composer Hans Zimmer's spirit
The Oscar-winning composer says he won't score superhero movies anymore.
By Proma Khosla
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Man tries to find out what human flesh tastes of, cuts piece out of his own leg
"That actually smells quite nice."
By Sam Haysom
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Watching these men attempt to catch a giant anaconda will make your day seem easy
Yep, that's a pretty big snake.
By Sam Haysom
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