Mariella Frostrup tells Richard Purden about her book on female travellers, her days in the music business and childhood memories of her time in Ireland

Hillary Clinton has refused to be drawn on the parallels between the scandal engulfing film producer Harvey Weinstein and that of her husband during his time as US president.

Pope: I have faith but I’m no Tarzan

Couples are to have sex in a soundproof booth and then immediately be quizzed about their session by Mariella Frostrup in front of a studio audience for a new Channel 4 show.

This week's highlights include Cracking Crime, which revisits the murder of a prison officer from Kerry.

MY first encounter with Heidi Murkoff is a real icebreaker.

TV presenter Mariella Frostrup has inadvertently advertised herself as a swinger by installing two plants outside her London home.

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Screen stars Hugh Grant and Oscar winner Colin Firth reignited their on-screen rivalry as they had a real-life battle over 'Bridget Jones' last night.

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Mariella Frostrup has complained that blonde women are still saddled with prejudice.

ROGER HIORNS who transformed an abandoned flat into a cave filled with blue crystals was yesterday named on this year’s Turner Prize shortlist.

Chat show legend Michael Parkinson will become chancellor of a university today despite never having studied for a degree himself.

'Atonement' has followed its Golden Globes run with seven nominations at the Critics’ Circle Film Awards.

Cate Blanchett gave a regal performance on the red carpet tonight at the premiere of her new film about Queen Elizabeth I.

Five famous duos showed off their bargaining skills today at a special car boot sale in aid of Comic Relief in the UK.

George Clooney's father Nick has warned the Ocean's Eleven star not to rush into another relationship while he is so involved in his career - because it will lead to more heartbreak.

George Clooney's father Nick has warned the Oceans' Eleven star not to rush into another relationship while he is so involved in his career - because it will lead to more heartbreak.

British director Ken Loach is to be honoured for his outstanding contribution to cinema.

Hollywood heart-throb George Clooney was greeted by screaming fans when he attended the premiere of his latest film.

Hollywood legend Seán Connery was yesterday described as having the sexiest voice of all time in a new survey.

Model turned singer Caprice is to make her stage debut in the award-winning show The Vagina Monologues, it was announced today.

Isabella Rossellini has topped a magazine poll of the 100 classiest women of all time.

A celebrity version of Big Brother will be staged to raise cash for Comic Relief.