Entertainment

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as calls for the BBC licence fee to change grow

BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans

Jack and Hayley Rowbottom will star in Channel 4's Aldi: The Next Big Seller with their business, Jack's Meat Shack

Jack and Hayley Rowbottom will star in Channel 4's Aldi: The Next Big Seller with their business, Jack's Meat Shack

TV showdown stars Suffolk couple as they compete for life-changing opportunity

New details have been shared on the upcoming fifth season of Bridgerton, being led by Sudbury actress Hannah Dodd

New details have been shared on the upcoming fifth season of Bridgerton, being led by Sudbury actress Hannah Dodd

Bridgerton star reveals new details on next series as she steps into lead role

Readers can enjoy author talks, literary festivals and book-themed events across Suffolk this November

Readers can enjoy author talks, literary festivals and book-themed events across Suffolk this November

Born & Read in Suffolk

9 Suffolk literary events to look forward to this November

Fiddle legends play The Apex in Bury St Edmunds

Fiddle legends play The Apex in Bury St Edmunds

Blazin’ Fiddles to bring high-energy Scottish music to Bury St Edmunds

Poet and novelist Kevin Crossley-Holland will talk about his latest publication Collected Poems at Southwold Literary Festival 2026

Poet and novelist Kevin Crossley-Holland will talk about his latest publication Collected Poems at Southwold Literary Festival 2026

Born & Read in Suffolk

Southwold Literary Festival offers weekend in the company of great storytellers

Make sure you do not miss the final episode of the Celebrity Traitors.

Make sure you do not miss the final episode of the Celebrity Traitors.

When is the final episode of the Celebrity Traitors on? All you need to know

Fay Greaves competed in the first series of The Traitors and has revealed the key difference between the ordinary version and the celebrity special

Fay Greaves competed in the first series of The Traitors and has revealed the key difference between the ordinary version and the celebrity special

Traitors star from Suffolk on how celeb series is totally different to original show

A former Traitors star from Suffolk has shared her predictions for the final of the Celebrity version of the show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman

A former Traitors star from Suffolk has shared her predictions for the final of the Celebrity version of the show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman

Celebrity Traitors

Traitors star from Suffolk predicts shock winner ahead of celebrity finale

Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream gets a rock makeover in village hall musical

The final episode of Slow Horses series six on Apple TV was filmed along the Stour Estuary in Suffolk. Pictured: Jack Lowden as River Cartwright

The final episode of Slow Horses series six on Apple TV was filmed along the Stour Estuary in Suffolk. Pictured: Jack Lowden as River Cartwright

Secret spot on banks of Suffolk river features in finale of award-winning TV show

The outside of the BBC offices after it was announced several channels would be axed

The outside of the BBC offices after it was announced several channels would be axed

BBC to axe 3 major channels in huge shake-up as broadcaster makes £500m cuts

The latest episode of Slow Horses on Apple TV featured several filming locations in Suffolk. Pictured: Jack Lowden and Olivia Cooke

The latest episode of Slow Horses on Apple TV featured several filming locations in Suffolk. Pictured: Jack Lowden and Olivia Cooke

River bank among Suffolk locations in latest episode of award-winning TV show

Ralph Fiennes and Bill Nighy are among the Suffolk stars on screen currently

Ralph Fiennes and Bill Nighy are among the Suffolk stars on screen currently

From Suffolk to Hollywood - The stars on cinema and TV screens in 2026

£12,000 Bingo Bonanza is Coming Soon!

£12,000 Bingo Bonanza is Coming Soon!

£12,000 Bingo Bonanza offers £100 vouchers to multiple winners every week

A new story trail will encourage families to combine reading, movement and outdoor exploration in Christchurch Park and Ipswich Library. Pictured, Leighanna Howes and Naomi Humes of Let’s Talk Reading.

A new story trail will encourage families to combine reading, movement and outdoor exploration in Christchurch Park and Ipswich Library. Pictured, Leighanna Howes and Naomi Humes of Let’s Talk Reading.

Born & Read in Suffolk

Ipswich Story Trail to link Christchurch Park and library with 10 interactive stops

Daniel Mays as DCI Brian Nies, Leo Suter as DI Tommy Lynley and Sofia Barclay as DS Barbara Havers

Daniel Mays as DCI Brian Nies, Leo Suter as DI Tommy Lynley and Sofia Barclay as DS Barbara Havers

BBC detective drama with Suffolk ties teases what to expect in series two

Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival returns in October with four days of author talks, workshops, poetry and family events

Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival returns in October with four days of author talks, workshops, poetry and family events

Born & Read in Suffolk

Don't miss these 9 Suffolk literary events – from festivals to kids' book groups

Four Bells Glamping missed out on the win on Four in a Bed

Four Bells Glamping missed out on the win on Four in a Bed

Glamping site narrowly misses out on victory on hit TV show

Several scenes of the new series of Slow Horses on Apple TV, which stars Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas, were filmed in Suffolk

Several scenes of the new series of Slow Horses on Apple TV, which stars Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas, were filmed in Suffolk

'Several scenes' in hit TV show starring Hollywood royalty filmed in Suffolk

Four Bells Glamping near Bury St Edmunds welcomed rival B&B owners on Four in a Bed

Four Bells Glamping near Bury St Edmunds welcomed rival B&B owners on Four in a Bed

Glamping site stuns rivals in TV show stint to be named UK's best

Schools Week will bring children’s authors into schools across the town as part of Ipswich Book Festival 2026

Schools Week will bring children’s authors into schools across the town as part of Ipswich Book Festival 2026

Born & Read in Suffolk

Thousands of Ipswich pupils set to meet an author during book festival

Four Bells Glamping is appearing on Channel 4's Four in a Bed

Four Bells Glamping is appearing on Channel 4's Four in a Bed

Glamping site to appear on TV in popular reality show this week

A new Netflix documentary called The Decoy Plane shows footage of Donald Trump at RAF Mildenhall as part of an elaborate stunt on his flight back to the US from Turkey

A new Netflix documentary called The Decoy Plane shows footage of Donald Trump at RAF Mildenhall as part of an elaborate stunt on his flight back to the US from Turkey

New Netflix documentary covers Trump's elaborate stunt at Suffolk RAF base

New Street Market, in Woodbridge, which will host the club night

New Street Market, in Woodbridge, which will host the club night

Secret Suffolk club night promises 'wild' dance party experience

The Great House in Lavenham impressed rival B&B owners on Four in a Bed

The Great House in Lavenham impressed rival B&B owners on Four in a Bed

Hotel wows rival B&B owners in TV competition to be named UK's best

The Great House in Lavenham is appearing on Four in a Bed this week

The Great House in Lavenham is appearing on Four in a Bed this week

Suffolk hotel competing to be named UK's best in hit TV show

Clarkson's Farm star Lisa Hogan is the host of a new ITV dating series, Farming for Love, and the casting team is searching for a Suffolk farmer to take part

Clarkson's Farm star Lisa Hogan is the host of a new ITV dating series, Farming for Love, and the casting team is searching for a Suffolk farmer to take part

New ITV dating show searching for Suffolk farmer to become next star

The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds

The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds

West End and Broadway star to perform in Suffolk next month

September sees plenty of literary events taking place across Suffolk, featuring author talks, poetry workshops, family events and book festivals

September sees plenty of literary events taking place across Suffolk, featuring author talks, poetry workshops, family events and book festivals

Born & Read in Suffolk

Seven unmissable Suffolk literary events in September

Leiston Book Festival returns to Leiston Film Theatre in September with a programme of authors, talks and discussion

Leiston Book Festival returns to Leiston Film Theatre in September with a programme of authors, talks and discussion

Born & Read in Suffolk

Famous authors to visit Suffolk for nature-themed book festival

Ed Sheeran, who was bashed in the new Ali G movie trailer

Ed Sheeran, who was bashed in the new Ali G movie trailer

Ed Sheeran bashed in new film trailer for comedy reboot

The country music legend who had the

The country music legend who had the

Country music legend who had the 'time of her life' in Suffolk village has died

Tickets are now on sale for the Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival, which returns to the Suffolk town from October 8 to 11.

Tickets are now on sale for the Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival, which returns to the Suffolk town from October 8 to 11.

Born & Read in Suffolk

Witches, words and wonderful food at Bury St Edmunds literature festival 2026

From left: Simon Eyre, Robert Ashton and Brad Young, presenters of ABC Radio's new weekly book programme, Mad About Books

From left: Simon Eyre, Robert Ashton and Brad Young, presenters of ABC Radio's new weekly book programme, Mad About Books

Born & Read in Suffolk

New radio show launches featuring authors chatting on the beach

David Gilmour and Dick Parry playing for the ABC Minors at the Victoria Cinema in Cambridge in 1963

David Gilmour and Dick Parry playing for the ABC Minors at the Victoria Cinema in Cambridge in 1963

Suffolk-born Pink Floyd bandmate died without a will leaving £50k estate

The Heritage Grange in Thurston featured in the new series of Channel 4's Celebrity Hunted when Brian Conley and his daughter Lucy used it as a hide-out

The Heritage Grange in Thurston featured in the new series of Channel 4's Celebrity Hunted when Brian Conley and his daughter Lucy used it as a hide-out

Celebrity Hunted

Celebrities hide in secluded Suffolk hotel in new episode of hit Channel 4 series

New artwork invites Felixstowe to imagine its future

New artwork invites Felixstowe to imagine its future

New public artwork highlights nature and young people

Don't miss these literary events across Suffolk while the sun is shining!

Don't miss these literary events across Suffolk while the sun is shining!

Born & Read in Suffolk

Don't miss these literary events across Suffolk in August

Anita Rani explored Orford Ness in Suffolk on Sunday nights episode of Countryfile

Anita Rani explored Orford Ness in Suffolk on Sunday nights episode of Countryfile

Suffolk's 'island of secrets' explored in new BBC show

The Felixstowe Carnival is full of colour.

The Felixstowe Carnival is full of colour.

Crowds attend carnival despite cancelled flypasts

Patron Thomas Taylor leading an event at the inaugural Ipswich Book Festival in 2025

Patron Thomas Taylor leading an event at the inaugural Ipswich Book Festival in 2025

Born & Read in Suffolk

Ipswich Book Festival aims to spark reading passion in 4,000 children

The free-to-enter Southwold Food & Drink Festival returns to Gun Hill from 24 to 26 July 2026.

The free-to-enter Southwold Food & Drink Festival returns to Gun Hill from 24 to 26 July 2026.

Advertising Feature

Southwold Food & Drink Festival set for return to Gun Hill this July

Aldeburgh carnival

Aldeburgh carnival

Young artists announce winners of Aldeburgh Carnival poster competition

A four-day celebration of books and storytelling returns to Bury St Edmunds with a star-studded line-up

A four-day celebration of books and storytelling returns to Bury St Edmunds with a star-studded line-up

Born & Read in Suffolk

Tickets on sale for Suffolk literature festival's 'biggest ever' line-up

Tim, a care farm director from Suffolk who is competing in the new series of The Great British Sewing Bee

Tim, a care farm director from Suffolk who is competing in the new series of The Great British Sewing Bee

Suffolk man to feature in new BBC series

A new TV show filmed in Suffolk is set to air later this month

A new TV show filmed in Suffolk is set to air later this month

Release date announced for new TV show following Suffolk family

Don't miss these literary events across Suffolk this summer, including book launches and the literature programme at Latitude Festival 2026

Don't miss these literary events across Suffolk this summer, including book launches and the literature programme at Latitude Festival 2026

Born & Read in Suffolk

The best bookish events to enjoy around Suffolk this July

Tell us your tale for a chance to be included in The Story with 100 Endings

Tell us your tale for a chance to be included in The Story with 100 Endings

BORN & READ IN SUFFOLK

Born & Read in Suffolk

Finish this story with a winning ending for a chance to be published

A new TV series will follow the Suffolk family that runs Tinkers Reclamation. From left: Andy, Jonah and Hayley

A new TV series will follow the Suffolk family that runs Tinkers Reclamation. From left: Andy, Jonah and Hayley

New TV show will follow Suffolk family for five episodes

Katie Hopkins, who has announced her new show is coming to Suffolk

Katie Hopkins, who has announced her new show is coming to Suffolk

One of Britain's most controversial figures to perform in Suffolk

Monk Soham features in the BBC One episode

Monk Soham features in the BBC One episode

Escape to the Country

Couple swaps Sussex for Suffolk in latest episode of hit BBC show

Marco Pusterla is at the pinnacle of his craft

Marco Pusterla is at the pinnacle of his craft

Suffolk magician earns top award making lifelong dedication 'worthwhile'

The Silence of Snow: Actor Mark Farrelly Returns to Ufford

The Silence of Snow: Actor Mark Farrelly Returns to Ufford

Magnetic actor returns to tiny village theatre with smashing solo show