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It seems like the same programme. The dreamy opening theme with its soaring strings, the cosy tête-à-tête between host and guest, the interspersed tracks ranging from classical to pop to world music. But there is something wrong with Desert Island Discs, whose guest today is Delia Smith. Like other fans…

The artist said her parents would ‘sleep with pistols next their bed’

In trying to shake off the ‘6 Music Dad’ tag and not be thought of as an indie rock hub, the BBC radio station isn’t sure what it wants to be any more

Zoe Ball is second highest earner at BBC, according to the latest figures from the broadcaster

The top salaries of BBC stars like Gary Lineker, Louis Theroux and Zoe Ball have all been released as part of their annual report

The corporation’s annual report has been released

There are four women in the top 10 list of highest earners

He is the only star paid more than £1m

Tucci and the literary agent first met at the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada in 2006