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The Modified Toy Orchestra is a band made up of five musicians - and 48 tweaked toy instruments.

Author Ian McEwan on writing, walking and quantum mechanics

The most famous comic you've never heard of

Blackpool's illuminations have been switched on by Robbie Williams.

Priceless tapestries designed by the Renaissance artist Raphael have arrived at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of Pope Benedict XVI's state visit.

In an attempt to reach people who do not normally go to the cinema, Shetland film festival is targeting their pets.

Thousands of people watch Robbie Williams switch on Blackpool's illuminations.

Nick Higham visits the Frontline Club to talk to Tim Butcher, the former foreign correspondent and veteran of danger zones all over the world.

Mark Kermode reviews the latest UK film releases including Last Exorcism and The Switch.

Three of the world's most successful club DJs join forces to pay tribute to those who died at the Love Parade festival in Germany in July.

GMTV has come to an end after 17 years - it will be replaced on Monday by a new show called Daybreak.

Director general denies he compromised the BBC's independence in visit to No 10 to discuss coverage of spending cuts.

Sarah Kennedy is leaving BBC Radio 2's Dawn Patrol show - 34 years after joining the station

Edinburgh Fringe officials defend their decision to count customers of free shows in their box office returns.

A full version of Machete - trailed as a spoof in 2007 - premieres

Rapper TI and his wife Tameka Cottle are released from jail on bail after being arrested on suspicion of possessing ecstasy.

Morning show GMTV appears on ITV1 for the final time after 17 years with presenter Andrew Castle paying tribute to viewers.

Classical music star Lang Lang speaks to BBC Breakfast about his passion for music and describes his individual form of performance style.

Peter Saville, the designer behind iconic record sleeves by Joy Division and New Order, creates a new football strip for the England team.

A group that campaigns against conceptual art claims 15 works by the artist Damien Hirst were inspired by other artists.