Des O’Driscoll with the latest entertainment news and events

More people than expected turned out today to demand action on world poverty at one of Scotland’s biggest ever demonstrations.

Tens of thousands of people led by Bob Geldof issued a call to the G8 summit today, shouting in unison “Make Poverty History“.

Radio veteran John Peel is to be the MC for a live concert spanning four continents to celebrate 70 years of the BBC World Service.