Lord and Lady Carnarvon, who own the castle where the TV drama is filmed, have attracted a group of influential people to their weekend parties. Joshi Herrmann reveals the cast... more
Interview: A year from today the London 2012 Festival starts, marking the grand finale of the Cultural Olympiad. Read The Standard's interview with the woman in charge of the 12-week programme... more
Residents living on the route of one of the capital’s 'cycle superhighways' are threatening to take legal action against transport bosses if it is not moved... more
No other festival offers so much for so little money. Here is a round-up of the concerts not to be missed as part of this year's Proms festival.... more
Last week, the latest RAJAR audience research figures revealed that while radio listening altogether is at an all-time high of 45.8 million adults each week, Radio 3's share of that audience is just 1.1 per cent... more
Live music, be it opera or rock festivals, is proving more popular than ever — and is offering a desperately needed financial lifeline. London remains the heartbeat of the industry. ... more
Kitted out in Welsh red dragon coat trimmed with saltire and cross of St George, Bryn Terfel led the lusty crowd in Rule, Britannia! at the Last Night of the Proms.... more
The collapse of travel company XL Group, the third-largest package operator in the country, is another gloomy indicator of the state of the economy... more
A special episode of Dr Who, written by Russell T Davies and presented by Freema Agyeman, is to be screened at the Albert Hall as part of the BBC concert series.... more
Daniel Barenboim sold out the Festival Hall eight times over with his Beethoven piano cycle. With demand for classical music at an all-time high, it's no wonder London is gaining two new halls.... more
As his final, typically eclectic Proms line-up is announced, Nicholas Kenyon reflects on his years in charge of 'the greatest musical festival in the world'.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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