Michael Palin

BBC series Small Prophets, which also features Sir Michael Palin, was shot in Urmston and Stockport.

The Monty Python star says he "later learned" he was fifth choice to front the BBC travel program.

Sir Michael Palin will be talking about his friendship with former co-star Terry Jones in Reading.

The events will showcase homegrown and global writers over 17 days in October.

The comedian and documentary maker is one of the highlights of the opening day in Melrose.

A story about a rare Xbox that sold for almost £8,000 at auction was among our most read this week.

A pro-Palestinian encampment affected the route of the traditional procession through Oxford.