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Russell Kane cosies up to a hamster: best podcasts of the week

The comedian returns with a spin-off of his hit series about evilness – now applied to animals. Plus, Tracy Beaker actor Dani Harmer spills the tea on the magical Jacqueline Wilson

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Best shows for 7 year olds to enjoy right now

Our handy guide highlights the best shows for 7 year olds to watch in 2024.

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Jacqueline Wilson says it would be ‘inappropriate’ to write about Tracy Beaker’s sex life

‘I would feel very wary about writing about Tracy in an adult book,’ said the author

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Jacqueline Wilson ‘very wary’ of writing adult Tracy Beaker novel

Author says she won’t revisit the beloved character because it would seem ‘inappropriate’ to discuss her sex life

The Guardian - UK

Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer reveals she’s been diagnosed with perimenopause: ‘I felt like I was being possessed’

Actor said her ‘whole personality changed’ as a result of symptoms

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine dresses up as The Gruffalo for World Book Day

The 59-year old presenter took part in the fancy dress day to celebrate his favourite children’s book character.

Evening Standard

Floella Benjamin: Decline of children’s TV is detrimental to their future

The TV presenter said children’s TV is ‘in crisis’.

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I think Hannah Montana is the worst TV series I've ever seen, but my 9-year-old strongly disagrees and wants us to keep watching

Hannah Montana is dividing my household!

WhatToWatch

Jacqueline Wilson shares the dark Tracy Beaker plot publishers asked her to cut

Exclusive: Author said she was warned that children might be inspired to experiment with inhalants

The Independent UK

Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer comeback hint as The Dumping Ground to return

Tracy Beaker could return as BBC reveals a string of new shows for kids...

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Tracy Beaker star set to marry superfan who calls him her ‘childhood crush’

Slater played Frank Matthews on the popular BBC series and its spin-off

The Independent UK

Tracy Beaker creator Jacqueline Wilson gets new BBC show

Primrose Railway Children is the latest Jacqueline Wilson story heading to CBBC as the broadcaster makes a string of exciting announcements

WhatToWatch

From Feathers McGraw to Mr Burns: kids’ TV’s all-time evillest villains

Who is the most nefarious baddy? Will it be Grotbags? Skeletor? The Jack Straw lookalike in The Demon Headmaster?

The Guardian - UK

Author Jacqueline Wilson ‘very against’ editing classic books for adults

However, the Tracy Beaker author said making changes to books for children can be justified.

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‘I wanted to be No 1. But a certain JK Rowling came along’: Jacqueline Wilson on rivalry, censorship – and love

Raised by a ‘scary’ father and a ‘terrible snob’ of a mother, the Tracy Beaker author has always understood the loneliness that marks so many young lives. But at 77, she’s never been happier

Daily Mirror

Tracy Beaker child star reveals on-set romances - and strict contract clause

Alicia Hooper, now 36, was a firm favourite on BBC kids' show Tracy Beaker and she was so famous in school that she was once asked to sign a pie in the student's cafeteria

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Who is Violet in Queen Charlotte?

Who is Violet in Queen Charlotte? We have the full lowdown, including who her father is, and the actresses portraying the Bridgerton spin-off character.

Wales Online

The Tracy Beaker cast members you had no idea were now soap stars, Hollywood actors and even hanging out with rock royalty

The Story of Tracy Beaker first aired in 2002 and many of the young cast are now adults

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Daily Mirror

Tracy Beaker star pregnant as she cradles blossoming bump in sweet announcement

Mia McKenna-Bruce has revealed she is expecting her first baby with her fiancé Tom Leach as she took to social media to share the exciting news

Daily Mirror

Tracy Beaker star Chelsie Padley cries as she announces she’s pregnant in sweet video

Tracy Beaker star Chelsie Padley announces she is pregnant with her first child in a heartwarming video shared with her fans and has even decided on a name

Wales Online

The Voice UK Welsh hopeful shares 'brutal' audition process for ITV series

'It took six months just to get to the blind auditions'

Liverpool Echo

ITV The Voice UK contestant leaves viewers gobsmacked as BBC past uncovered

Fans were taken aback as they recognised the singer from their childhood

Wales Online

Celebrity Pointless viewers in stitches over Radio 1 DJ Arielle Free's 'phenomenal' answer

Radio1 DJ Arielle Free opted for an unlikely answer indeed

Liverpool Echo

Where the cast of Tracy Beaker are now

The Story of Tracy Beaker has run for nearly two decades with a lot of the original cast reprising their roles over time

Edinburgh Live

Celebrities you didn't know were in Harry Potter, from Little Mix to Tracy Beaker

Many famous actors and actresses have featured in the Harry Potter film franchise, but did you know that some of these popular celebrities have appeared in the movies?

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