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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014, BBC Two, 8pm Flower power comes to BBC Two, as Monty Don and Joe Swift launch the channel’s week-long coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Tonight’s episode includes all the highlights from the Queen’s annual visit to the show, along with the team’s prize predictions for tomorrow’s medals hand out. Which designers do you …

Actress Olivia Colman collected her third TV Bafta in two years as hit crime drama Broadchurch scored a hat-trick at the annual awards. Colman, who is set to star in the second series of the show, burst into tears on stage after being named leading actress, saying: “Oh sorry, not cool” then hailed the show’s writer Chris Chibnall “a ******* …

His portrayal of ruthless soldier Alliser Thorne in the smash-hit US series Game of Thrones has won him millions of fans all around the world. But there are two people who are under strict orders not to watch Owen Teale’s brutal performance as the battle-hardened Master-at-Arms – his own daughters. The show’s South Wales star has revealed he’s yet to …

My goodness, it’s a pleasure to turn on the TV on a Saturday night and see something genuinely entertaining. Something with heart and soul, that celebrates differences and brings together success stories. Apparently Britain’s Got Talent was on ITV, but I stayed well away from the theatre of the obscure and instead enjoyed the unfettered pleasure that is The Eurovision …

Whether you were bolted to your seat for Broadchurch or your life was dominated by Doctor Who, chances are you’d be able to pinpoint your favourite TV moments of the year. From the stars who made us laugh and cry, to the moments which gave us bags of viewing pleasure, it’s been a year of excellent performances across British TV. …

Artst André Stitt is contemplating his exit from Planet Earth. “There’s a great scene in the Clint Eastwood film Space Cowboys, where one of the astronauts is sitting on the moon knowing he’s going to die. Wow. “I would love to die in outer space. You’re going to go anyway. We talk about space as being a cold empty place …

Make the most of the spring sunshine, with our round-up of events and activities in Wales today (Thursday, May 15). 1. Herbs for Beginners at The Veg Box Centre, Cwmbran If you’re looking for some gardening advice and want to learn how to grow your own herbs, then you’ll want to attend this two-hour workshop. The Veg Box Centre will …

Enjoy after-hours cultural events and activities at Wales’ many museums, galleries and heritage sites, as they celebrate the Museums at Night festival between Thursday, May 15 and Saturday, May 17. What is Museums at Night? Museums at Night is an annual UK-wide festival that gives you access to cultural venues after-hours. Established to encourage visitors through the doors of museums, …

Everyone’s favourite TV judge, Kylie Minogue, could return to The Voice, with her tour just a “hiatus” from the show, its executive producer has said. The star, 45, announced last month that she was quitting the TV singing contest after just one series to concentrate on her own music career. She said at the time: “I’m sad to say that, …

A South Wales primary school choir which sang in Welsh in the heart of England has taken the crown in the Songs of Praise Choir of the Year final. The 36 choristers from Ysgol Iolo Morganwg, Cowbridge, took the audience and judges at Birmingham’s International Conference Centre by storm in the final of the competition. Competing against choirs from Lindley …