Basingstoke Gazette | National Entertainment https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/leisure/national-entertainment/ Basingstoke Gazette National Entertainment en-gb Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:02:52 +0000 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:02:52 +0000 https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Basingstoke Gazette | National Entertainment https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/leisure/national-entertainment/ Do you have what it takes to be a Commando? We tried new £15m experience to find out https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26702153.portsmouth-historic-dockyard-royal-marines-experience-review/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 aadf4a7826a3f26499118ecf7d751f87 emily.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Roberts Emmerdale and Coronation Street pulled from schedule next week in new ITV shake-up https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26708401.emmerdale-coronation-street-pulled-itv-schedule/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 21716b7b97452cc738045bcd8f9a803a Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Monty Don's final goodbye in full as he leaves Gardeners’ World after 23 years https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26708392.monty-dons-final-message-leaves-bbc-gardeners-world/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:18:17 +0000 8085d7a0dadd5b64f97cae15493407fb Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Emmerdale star confirms exit from ITV soap but promises to return in the future https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26707059.emmerdale-star-confirms-exit-promises-return/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:26:52 +0000 5bf433a67ccd85bff04962d19576e378 amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton Popular ITV show to return after 7 years away with 'glamorous' star set to host https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26707044.popular-itv-show-set-return-tv-screens-7-years/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:25:46 +0000 c10fdf0ad1f62bf99c32c77f69778cae Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26707022.bbc-licence-fee-fears-grow-government-responds-calls/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:22:58 +0000 f8784c8cb4bf5277468dff785d05ce78 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Why Big Brother viewers are suddenly talking about Basingstoke https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26703201.big-brother-contestant-makes-basingstoke-reference/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:35:01 +0000 6f9d85d99631c78c266b791207976954 lola.crossman@newsquest.co.uk | Lola Crossman Dire Straits and Status Quo stars announced for huge new festival near Basingstoke https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26700178.dire-straits-status-quo-stars-join-legends-good-festival/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 19587551937de823389a5ba93a69950a lola.crossman@newsquest.co.uk | Lola Crossman Epic retelling of ancient Indian tale coming to the big screen this weekend https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26695373.ramayana-rise-legend-shown-vue-basingstoke/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 ccb5edbe41122b288706abbaf1bdbaaf newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day ITV forced to scrap This Morning, Lorraine and Loose Women's live shows today https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26697608.itv-scraps-morning-lorraine-loose-women-today/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:33:18 +0000 d33c1248a0db7bf6cb9c3047ff0275e5 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier World premiere of classic ghost story adaptation coming to Basingstoke stage https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26682453.turn-screw-adaptation-coming-basingstoke/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 0c122f61076a8808f93bf2da91a255c6 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Former Hampshire resident publishes 1970s racing thriller inspired by his past https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26685711.hampshire-writer-publishes-debut-1970s-racing-thriller/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000 b534fc4eb044a824265ffe730a34ee66 Eva Boyden ‘Basingstoke shaped me’- Rapper returns with reflective new music https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26691134.basingstoke-rapper-mcx-release-man-glass/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 a74683513b0cf4edce1b98e4fc374499 jasmine.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Jasmine Kelly Kingsclere Jazz Club announces concert with vibraphonist Roger Beaujolais https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26680894.roger-beaujolais-perform-kingsclere-jazz-club/?ref=rss Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 f81ac4a8756821be14a1bc8cb206b709 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Hunger Games fans can claim limited-edition pins at special screening https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26683399.hunger-games-prequel-special-screening-vue-basingstoke/?ref=rss Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 7179b5e950318684ffcb0ec9f545bec7 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day One of the most beloved bands of the 1960s to perform their biggest hits https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26674296.hermans-hermits-perform-berkshire-november/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 4c3d50bbde6c67b520f0c1ccb6d0ab22 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Dad publishes children’s book for reluctant readers after decade of work https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26672746.whitchurch-dad-publishes-childrens-book-decade/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 5156885b56d900d83c56acfca97cfbfd WE-Joshua.Liddiard@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Liddiard Racy twist on a traditional fairytale coming to Hampshire stage in 2027 https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26679738.tinderella-two-big-balls-one-happy-ending-fleet/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:25:34 +0000 96a9903ea081fef605dc9a67d9e41b89 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Coronation Street star embarks on exciting new project away from ITV soap https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26680106.coronation-streets-ryan-prescott-starring-new-film/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:57:02 +0000 b53c6d4e98a23f2b6379f2fc15e903b5 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Young performers surprise shoppers with preview of their upcoming production https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26676742.young-performers-preview-limelights-fame-basingstoke/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 2c59ea1103fb102b067596b9af1ba390 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Symphony orchestra to combine live music with Peter Grimes storytelling https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26660399.newbury-symphony-orchestra-announces-autumn-concert/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000 a6c70c9cbe0ef68d3f79ea0c35c34077 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath performance to hit Basingstoke big screen https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26673495.ozzy-osbourne-documentary-coming-basingstoke-cinema/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 53c7470b0eb8a8002359e467411d99b1 jasmine.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Jasmine Kelly 'Theatrical bubble magic' performance coming to arts centre https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26660556.bubblina-bubble-magic-show-coming-arlington-arts-centre/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 eb4e12b01e150a3d77869b7289653dd8 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Gladiators legend who grew up in Basingstoke launches new crime thriller https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26664030.former-gladiators-star-mark-griffin-publishes-fifth-thriller/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 c8f245da45eccf4eecea34ad6bf91e1f Jon Hopwood Basingstoke Choral Society to spotlight lesser-known Haydn composer https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26654381.basingstoke-choral-society-perform-michael-haydn-requiem/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 02b68de518a24b2e8537780a46f18d9b newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day 40,000 sign petition to save DIY SOS as BBC 'rests' show after 27 years on air https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26668987.40-000-sign-petition-save-diy-sos-bbc-show-rested/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:38:03 +0000 4f99f9acfc0c6c0073140c43a745cea6 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Hit musical based on best-selling Dog Man books coming to town https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26663868.dog-man-musical-coming-anvil-february/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000 21af31910f47c1c04ef0b5d0646d6fc3 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day From Top Gear to Brief Encounter - 10 more times Basingstoke featured in pop culture https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26657666.basingstokes-surprising-appearances-tv-film-books/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 eceb9a3a93effb0f53ee5045945915d3 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor Musicians handpicked from across the UK and abroad to perform in Basingstoke https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26663947.sinfonia-london-brings-dazzling-programme-basingstoke/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d11ee72f3cddd197426a68c87394b020 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Oh yes they are! Full cast revealed for Newbury Christmas panto https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26663376.corn-exchange-reveals-cast-sleeping-beauty-pantomime/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 204b343251473fe6e119570891745334 jasmine.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Jasmine Kelly TV legend says he’s ‘too old’ for iconic ITV role but admits he would love to return https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26666888.les-dennis-says-now-old-host-hit-itv-show/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:08:46 +0100 c9a90f1ee4fa39717a9c6f403e5e4461 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Who was the sixth housemate evicted from Big Brother 2026 last night? https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26666885.left-big-brother-last-night-sixth-housemate-evicted/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:07:57 +0100 f44fa3f16d2730499526839878afba09 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Gogglebox viewers make same comment on Andy Burnham cameo as he refuses to apologise https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26666884.gogglebox-viewers-make-comment-andy-burnham-cameo/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:06:44 +0100 b52d56ed43e115962fc003faddc9f81e patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover What happens if you don't pay your TV licence? The rules households must know https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26666863.happens-dont-pay-180-tv-licence/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:51:58 +0100 6cdecb8195b562ec86bc616ea7ad542d emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Latest Celebrity Traitors updates including start date, lineup, new twists and more https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26600021.latest-celebrity-traitors-updates-lineup-start-date/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:38:25 +0100 2b9b1147b5c15e287f7341c6025c57a7 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Sewing Bee star Patrick Grant teases new series during Basingstoke WI appearance https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26656949.patrick-grant-teases-new-sewing-bee-series-wi-basingstoke/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 41d3a0d89198ceffc951d1404bfdb20b matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor Former Basingstoke resident brings show 'Dandelion Child' to town https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26653912.former-basingstoke-resident-brings-guttural-show-home/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 370fd6eac78820d41198635335def66e WE-Joshua.Liddiard@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Liddiard Visitors to photo club's 19th annual exhibition vote for their favourite https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26650049.visitors-vote-favourites-kingsclere-photo-club-show/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 5f8c4d06a39b3bad1601aa6caf6f6ea9 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Young fundraiser's Halloween spectacular returns for third year https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26654113.caring-teenager-turns-halloween-fun-charity-fundraising-success/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 7fd0ee537cc5188e3fa38c17ded149a3 Jon Hopwood Town centre cinema unexpectedly closes https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26654985.vue-cinema-basingstoke-temporarily-closed-fault/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:12:40 +0100 36a64da32f9690c86212b7dec81aa60c jasmine.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Jasmine Kelly National accolade for jazz education programme inspiring young musicians https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26648570.national-award-won-hampshire-jazz-education-programme/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 f60c0e6b754fa95fcac86b27c6853a1c newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Basingstoke youngsters take part in study to find if group singing boosts moods https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26648708.voxfresh-study-finds-group-singing-boosts-childrens-mood/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 07aa4222b3ca3939b18d380c6d4970f8 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day BBC to axe 3 major channels in huge shake-up as broadcaster makes £500m cuts https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26653811.bbc-axe-bbc-three-bbc-scotland-radio-4-extra-2027/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:31:19 +0100 18fd9285ded045e05d328bcd0099ca15 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Classic horror film returning to big screen with new live musical score https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26648772.nosferatu-returns-live-score-forge-basingstoke/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 7dd66ac575dcc3a9b64b7836b6f385c4 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day We took the kids to Thorpe Park Fright Nights and came face-to-face with Lucifer https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26649499.thorpe-park-fright-nights-review-scares-storms-screaming/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:15:09 +0100 dc20614352265c26a8d2da70e941536e kimberley.barber@newsquest.co.uk | Kimberley Barber Award-winning actor to bring three ghost stories to Basingstoke stage https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26642835.three-ghost-tales-told-basingstokes-haymarket/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a6232738d737ae6647d8715b65affd72 jack.roberts@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Roberts Body found at Crabtree in Basingstoke author's nine-times sell-out thriller https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26640268.basingstoke-authors-crime-thriller-crabtree-sells/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 57890da891cca9cbc9508bd32a03c5fb matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor From Paul Rudd to Harry Styles - Basingstoke's surprising celebrity links https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26639533.basingstokes-surprising-pop-culture-appearances-revealed/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 ed6cc1f124cec19255efcaa10945e9bf matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor TV licence shake-up could see Netflix and YouTube viewers paying fee https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26644387.watching-netflix-youtube-soon-require-tv-licence/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:34:00 +0100 41553ca2ab7c757ea04eb3396b751e10 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle ITV to change Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26642690.pride-britain-awards-change-emmerdale-corrie-schedule/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:44:58 +0100 64860b07dc40f16b77c1f7bde0b01d0c katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier