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Tough times ahead on Coronation Street for Tyrone

WELL done to actor Alan Halsall for the best bit of treadmill comedy since Ronnie Corbett fell flat on his face during Peter Kay’s Amarillo video. Read

Exclusive sunday Mercury interview with Eastenders newcomer

HE’S been a TV star for 15 years, but 12 months ago Don Gilet was on the verge of quitting acting. Read

Amanda Burton returns in The Commander

AMANDA Burton returns as Commander Clare Blake in a new three-part Lynda La Plante drama, shown on consecutive nights from Monday. Read

Vinnie Jones 'hurt in US bar brawl'

FOOTBALLER turned actor Vinnie Jones was treated in hospital in the United States after being hit with a glass in an alleged bar brawl. Read

Girls Aloud gear up for TV special

TAKE That get in first with their concert on Sunday, but Girls Aloud didn’t want to be left out – so they’re inviting viewers to their party next weekend. Read

Bob Dylan is coming to Birmingham

The legendary singer-songwriter, author, poet and painter, Bob Dylan is to play The NIA on Wednesday 29 April 2009. Read

Will we get the joke? The British Comedy Awards are back

NOW this is a risky move. These are tricky times for broadcasters, when every cough and spit is being analysed to see if it offends anyone. Read

7 tv shows not to be missed this week

LOUIS THEROUX: Law and Disorder in Philadelphia, BBC2, Sunday, 9pm: Britain’s gentle prodder talks a walk on the wild side in one of the toughest cities in the US. It’s dangerous work being a policeman here, but Louis discovers there’s little hope of the situation improving. The streets are infested with crack addicts and people not just carrying arms, but who are willing to use them regardless of the consequences. Read

Home and Away: The week ahead

wSOAPLAND is a small place, so it was only a matter of time before Kirsty stumbled across someone she knew while escorting. Just ask Corrie’s Leanne. She’s shocked when her latest client is Martin Bartlett, who offers to lend her enough cash so she can give it up. She agrees, but what will Miles say when he sees the money in her account? Read

Hollyoaks: The week ahead

wDON’T look so shocked Mandy – what did you expect, a pat on the back? Instead she gets a slap in the face from Louise when she tells her she’s been having an affair with Warren. She snaps after the indecisive man raises her hopes then dashes them yet again. Read

Neighbours: The week ahead

wPAUL, Rebecca and Karl join forces to save Susan and Elle when Pete kidnaps them, and even persuade Steve to sacrifice himself, but Nicola and Miranda work together to save the man they both love. Libby is keen to step things up a gear with Dan, but he’s struggling to deal with the fact she’s also dated his brother. Lucas is delighted at the turn of events and announces he’s staying to take over the garage. Read

Emmerdale: The week ahead

IT’S all kicking off in the Dales this week, where Jasmine is making the headlines rather than reporting on them. Or at least she would be if the Dingles didn’t help her to cover up her crime – of murder! Read

Eastenders: The week ahead

JACK’S having a very bad week – his ex-wife’s getting married again, Tanya dumps him and even Ronnie rejects him when he tries to kiss her. So to make even more enemies, he demands a DNA test to see if Amy is his daughter. Roxy is terrified Sean might find out he’s not the daddy. Read

BBC 1 Drama Survivors is very noisy!

I’M beginning to get into the BBC’s new drama Survivors, but one thing about it really bugs me – the sound. Read

Bev Bevan - The Black Sabbath diaries!

This week's blog takes us up to this time of year 1983, as my first tour of the USA with Black Sabbath came to an end. Read

Former Black Sabbath drummer Bev Bevan is a massive Wolverhampton Wanderers fan

ROCK legend Bev Bevan admitted Wolverhampton Wanderer’s draw against Birmingham City yesterday probably saved his dinner party plans. Read

Lewis Hamilton's Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger flirted with me says X-Factor star Rhydian Roberts

X FACTOR star Rhydian Roberts has revealed his purrrfect woman – Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger. Read

I used to babysit Duran Duran heart-throb

AS the Duran Duran boys shot to fame girls everywhere dreamed of meeting their idols. Read

Sad plight of Britain's much-loved boxing legend Frank Bruno

FRANK Bruno, the hulking heavyweight champ, was running scared. Read

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