Free tickets to Strictly Come Dancing, champagne and vitamin supplements were among gifts accepted by Lord Mandelson in his tenure as business secretary, it was revealed today... more
Comment: Real test of the review will be in its credibility to Britain’s allies and potential foes abroad as much as the service men and women themselves... more
BBC executives are bracing themselves for a possible dramatic drop-off in viewers for tomorrow night's first Strictly Come Dancing not to feature John Sergeant... more
As the row over John Sergeant’s departure intensifies, the BBC's website has been swamped by angry viewers - and even politicians are getting in on the act.... more
People feel impotent at the moment. Anyone who has not already felt the cold hand of the recession on their shoulder is braced for it. So why is everyone talking about John Sergeant's shock resignation from Strictly Come Dancing?... more
Former political journalist John Sergeant shocked BBC bosses by leaving Strictly Come Dancing despite massive support from the public. The 64-year-old had many viewers behind him despite constand criticism from the judges.... more
The public voted John Sergeant through to the next round of Strictly Come Dancing last night, yet again in protest at the judges’ unrelenting disapproval of their cuddly hero... more
Strictly Come Dancing veteran Gethin Jones is backing hapless John Sergeant to win the BBC show — but laid into contestant Rachel Stevens for being “really dull”.... more
Family feuds, gay rumours, Big Mac diets and a secret passion for John Sergeant's 'chubby chops' - we lay bare the secrets of the celebrities' TV dance partners... more
At 64 he will be the most senior celebrity in the forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. But John Sergeant is making no allowances for his age.... more
The new series of Strictly Come Dancing looks set to be full of glamour with models Lisa Snowdon, Jodie Kidd and singer Rachel Stevens showing off their moves.... more