BBC updates ‘Lineker clause’ to restrict presenters airing political views

Rule names several high-profile presenters banned from sharing certain views on social media while programmes are on air

Joe Rogan is UK’s most popular podcast, new chart reveals

British shows make up most of the top 10 in an improved ranking system, but the BBC has just one entry

Beth Porter obituary

American-born stage and screen actor who appeared as the brash pop manager Kitty Schreiber in the ITV show Rock Follies of 77

MailOnline to pay Gabby and Kenny Logan damages over false claims

Payout relates to article that wrongly claimed pair had received £500,000 to promote tax avoidance schemes

Malcolm Mowbray obituary

Film-maker who directed the 1984 classic A Private Function, starring Michael Palin and Maggie Smith

Stanley Tucci says straight actors should be free to play gay roles

The film star has always felt much safer on stage than in real life, he reveals on BBC’s Desert Island Discs

BBC Weather forecasts 8C cold snap in UK due to glitch

Service blames third-party data supplier for rogue advice affecting News at Ten and online services

Lashings and ginger beer: how safe are the Famous Five with Nicolas Winding Refn?

The Danish director of Bronson and Pusher is to ‘reimagine’ Enid Blyton’s stories for a ‘progressive new audience’. Does this mean Anne will vomit up an eyeball?

Angela Thorne obituary

Veteran stage and screen actor best known for her roles in the BBC’s To the Manor Born and the West End farce Anyone for Denis?

BA, Boots and BBC cyber-attack: who is behind it and what happens next?

A cybercrime group has exploited a flaw in MOVEit software and is demanding a ransom

Cybercrime gang hits BA, Boots and BBC with ultimatum after mass hack

Russian-speaking Clop group demands ransom negotiations after stealing data of thousands of staff

BA, Boots and BBC staff details targeted in Russia-linked cyber-attack

Hack attributed to criminal gang hit MOVEit software used by third-party payroll provider Zellis

Desert Island Discs to move to BBC’s for-profit division in bid to make money

BBC Studios to look for overseas commercial opportunities for long-running radio show – and others, and focus on podcasts

Ken Westbury obituary

Cinematographer who played a key role in bringing a dreamlike quality to many scenes in the BBC drama Pennies from Heaven

The Guardian view on striking Hollywood writers: a fight for life

Editorial: The pursuit of profit by studios needs to be challenged if there is to be a future for those who work for them