Australian actor Bill Hunter, known for his roles in Gallipoli, Muriel's Wedding and Strictly Ballroom, dies aged 71 in Melbourne.

Stars of the small screen are preparing for Sunday's Bafta TV awards, which see Doctor Who star Matt Smith up for best actor against Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch.

British author Aminatta Forna's novel The Memory of Love is named best book at the Commonwealth Writers' Prize ceremony in Sydney.

Adele remains at number one in the UK album chart for a further week despite a close battle with veteran musician Kate Bush.

US director Terrence Malick's drama The Tree of Life wins the Palme d'Or prize for best picture at the prestigious Cannes film festival.