A Beatles sleeve which features the faces of music executives in place of the Fab Four is named the world's rarest album cover.

A stage musical based on the music of zany 1960s pop group The Monkees is to be launched, with its world premiere taking place in Manchester in March.

Chef Gordon Ramsay will cook a three-course turkey dinner live on TV as part of Channel 4's Christmas line-up.

Cagney & Lacey star Tyne Daly is to play opera singer Maria Callas in Terrence McNally's Master Class in the West End.

A series of 12 Olympic and Paralympic posters, designed by leading UK artists including Tracey Emin and Chris Ofili, is unveiled in London.

Actress Holly Hunter, who won an Oscar for The Piano, is to reunite with its director Jane Campion for upcoming BBC drama Top of the Lake.

The case against the doctor charged with the death of the pop star Michael Jackson goes to the jury, following closing statements.

For the first time, members of the public will be able to see the original Lord Of The Flies manuscript at a one-off exhibition.