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The winner will get to see director Guy Ritchie in action at one of his productions

Unique chance for charity auction prize winner to join The Gentlemen director on set

Sunset at Pulpit Rock. Picture by Graham Hunt.

Sunset at Pulpit Rock. Picture by Graham Hunt.

The remarkable history behind Dorset's gravity-defying famous rock

Steam Train Diaries returns for a second series this month, with presenter Paul “Piglet” Middleton calling into Dorset

Steam Train Diaries returns for a second series this month, with presenter Paul “Piglet” Middleton calling into Dorset

Dorset coast to feature in new series of Steam Train Diaries

Jayden Walker, 14, is the youngest of 24 contestants set to compete in the Netflix live event, 'Beat Luke Littler'

Jayden Walker, 14, is the youngest of 24 contestants set to compete in the Netflix live event, 'Beat Luke Littler'

Dorset darts star, 14, taking aim at Luke Littler this Friday

The Simpsons will no longer air on Sky.

The Simpsons will no longer air on Sky.

Beloved TV show disappears from screens after 36 years in major schedule shake-up

Multi-award winning director and writer Charles Sturridge brings the extraordinary inside story behind the making of Granada TV’s sumptuous adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited to Bridport Arts Centre on November 1.

Multi-award winning director and writer Charles Sturridge brings the extraordinary inside story behind the making of Granada TV’s sumptuous adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited to Bridport Arts Centre on November 1.

Bridport Arts Centre

Untold story of Brideshead Revisited to come to Dorset venue this weekend

John Challis’ final Only Fools and Horses documentary, A Marriage Made in Peckham, seeks a UK broadcaster.

John Challis’ final Only Fools and Horses documentary, A Marriage Made in Peckham, seeks a UK broadcaster.

Only Fools and Horses

Only Fools and Horses star final appearance could air four years after his death

A screenshot from the trailer for Season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power showing Pulpit Rock on Portland

A screenshot from the trailer for Season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power showing Pulpit Rock on Portland

Famous Dorset landmark appears in new Rings of Power season three trailer

A Mother's Son stars Dorset resident Martin Clunes

A Mother's Son stars Dorset resident Martin Clunes

Viewers are binge-watching this forgotten Martin Clunes thriller in a single night

Danni from Dorset was first to be eliminated from this year's Great British Bake Off

Danni from Dorset was first to be eliminated from this year's Great British Bake Off

Great British Bake Off

Dorset baker first eliminated from Great British Bake Off during biscuit week

Signora Volpe_Season 3, Episode 1

Signora Volpe_Season 3, Episode 1

Dorset actress is back in fan-favourite mystery series

Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr’s heartfelt words about Dorset town

Obscure and well known TV shows filmed in Weymouth

Obscure and well known TV shows filmed in Weymouth

The Dorset TV shows you forgot were filmed on your doorstep

Peaky Blinders Underworld in London

Peaky Blinders Underworld in London

Cultural attractions

Creative firm helps bring Peaky Blinders underworld to life at new attraction

Daz Preuss, Chief Operating Officer of the UK arm of CybExer, which is based at Dorset Innovation Park, acted as an expert advisor to the programme The Wargame

Daz Preuss, Chief Operating Officer of the UK arm of CybExer, which is based at Dorset Innovation Park, acted as an expert advisor to the programme The Wargame

Dorset-based cyber security expert a key advisor on a new TV show

Reality TV stars and EastEnders favourites set for celebrity Dorset football match

Danni, a Dorset-based HGV service centre administrator, is among the contestants on series 17 of The Great British Bake Off

Danni, a Dorset-based HGV service centre administrator, is among the contestants on series 17 of The Great British Bake Off

Great British Bake Off

Dorset resident among Great British Bake Off's 2026 contestant line-up

Italian organ-grinder with his monkey at Athelhampton, c.1900. He may be Joseph Fuoco, who ran a lodging house in Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, and travelled around the county at the turn of the century

Italian organ-grinder with his monkey at Athelhampton, c.1900. He may be Joseph Fuoco, who ran a lodging house in Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, and travelled around the county at the turn of the century

Dorset mansion that starred in Doctor Who and is said to be haunted by a ghost ape

Monty Don is leaving Gardeners World after 23 years on the BBC programme

Monty Don is leaving Gardeners World after 23 years on the BBC programme

Gardeners' World

Monty Don to step down from Gardeners' World after more than 20 years

The Great British Bake Off's spin-off show has had a

The Great British Bake Off's spin-off show has had a

Bake Off 2026 sees spin-off axed with new presenters added to ‘revamped’ show

ITV 's beloved Up Series, which began with 7 Up in 1964, is ending this month with its final episodes

ITV 's beloved Up Series, which began with 7 Up in 1964, is ending this month with its final episodes

'Legendary' ITV series set to end after 62 years with emotional final episode

picture by Richard Crease - 18/10/12 - bTopgear7 - words by AW - Top Gear filming in Bournemouth . Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond tracked down to a car park in Westbourne.
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picture by Richard Crease - 18/10/12 - bTopgear7 - words by AW - Top Gear filming in Bournemouth . Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond tracked down to a car park in Westbourne.
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The explosive day Top Gear declared war on Dorset’s quiet coastal reputation

Odeon Dorchester

Odeon Dorchester

What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham and Weymouth this weekend

Jimmy Carr is reportedly in talks to host the reboot of Top Gear.

Jimmy Carr is reportedly in talks to host the reboot of Top Gear.

British comedian Jimmy Carr in talks to host BBC reboot of Top Gear, reports

Giovanni Pernice has criticised the BBC and claimed had “failed” to conduct psychological assessments of contestants on Strictly Come Dancing

Giovanni Pernice has criticised the BBC and claimed had “failed” to conduct psychological assessments of contestants on Strictly Come Dancing

Giovanni Pernice

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro accuses BBC of failing to safeguard its stars

Jeremy Clarkson has issued a warning to the new Grand Tour hosts.

Jeremy Clarkson has issued a warning to the new Grand Tour hosts.

Amazon Prime Video

Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on new Grand Tour hosts with blunt warning

Fans are spotting future stars in 'best ever crime drama' made in Dorset

Fans are spotting future stars in 'best ever crime drama' made in Dorset

Fans are spotting future stars in 'best ever crime drama' made in Dorset

David Tennant returned as the 14th Doctor in special epsiodes as part of its 60th anniversary in 2023

David Tennant returned as the 14th Doctor in special epsiodes as part of its 60th anniversary in 2023

David Tennant opens up on potential to return as 14th Doctor in Doctor Who

The latest Freeview update is now live across the UK and includes five channel changes.

The latest Freeview update is now live across the UK and includes five channel changes.

Freeview urges Brits to retune their TV as it makes 5 channel changes in new update

If you are thinking of getting rid of your TV licence, you can still watch a lot of shows.

If you are thinking of getting rid of your TV licence, you can still watch a lot of shows.

What TV shows and streaming services can I watch without a TV licence?

Coronation Street

Coronation Street and Emmerdale axed from ITV schedule next week

Free channel Rewind TV is bringing back four iconic comedies to UK screens next month

Free channel Rewind TV is bringing back four iconic comedies to UK screens next month

Iconic ITV show returning to UK TV screens after 12 years - how to watch for free

Paramount+ is increasing its prices for UK customers from next week

Paramount+ is increasing its prices for UK customers from next week

Popular streaming platform's prices to rise by up to £24 a year from next week

The BBC has reportedly confirmed the start date for Strictly Come Dancing's 2026 series

The BBC has reportedly confirmed the start date for Strictly Come Dancing's 2026 series

BBC 'confirms' Strictly Come Dancing start date, Blackpool week and 2026 final

Brenda Blethyn played Vera Stanhope in ITV drama Vera for 14 series

Brenda Blethyn played Vera Stanhope in ITV drama Vera for 14 series

Brenda Blethyn teases return to ITV crime drama Vera which ran for 14 series

Participant Athena Cauley Yu with professional sculptor Rachel Stubbs and SandWorld resident sculpto r Lisa Lindqvist

Participant Athena Cauley Yu with professional sculptor Rachel Stubbs and SandWorld resident sculpto r Lisa Lindqvist

SandWorld sculptors take part in new BBC series

Aaron Thiara (right) is reportedly set to leave the BBC soap in the near future after four years

Aaron Thiara (right) is reportedly set to leave the BBC soap in the near future after four years

Popular EastEnders star set to leave soap after 4 years to take on new projects

The BBC has revealed a sneak peak as the hit TV drama returns for a second series

The BBC has revealed a sneak peak as the hit TV drama returns for a second series

BBC shares sneak peek of This City is Ours series 2 ahead of release

Filming of Broadchurch at the Harbour Stores, West Bay

Filming of Broadchurch at the Harbour Stores, West Bay

How to watch Dorset crime drama hailed as one of the best ever made

Answering six questions can help you avoid paying for a TV licence if you don't need one

Answering six questions can help you avoid paying for a TV licence if you don't need one

The 6 questions you need to answer to avoid paying £180 TV licence fee

Virgin Media O2 is adding a new channel to its streaming options for customers and they won't need to pay any additional fee for it

Virgin Media O2 is adding a new channel to its streaming options for customers and they won't need to pay any additional fee for it

Virgin Media O2

Virgin TV adds new free channel that customers 'won't find anywhere else'

Here is how you can get a discounted TV licence.

Here is how you can get a discounted TV licence.

Check if you are eligible for a discounted TV licence costing as little as £7.50

Three weather presenters at the BBC are reportedly considering leaving

Three weather presenters at the BBC are reportedly considering leaving

3 veteran BBC presenters set to leave broadcaster amid slash in spending

Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) is known for her complicated life on Albert Square and for co-owning the Queen Vic pub with her husband, Mick (Danny Dyer).

Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) is known for her complicated life on Albert Square and for co-owning the Queen Vic pub with her husband, Mick (Danny Dyer).

'One of the best' EastEnders stars leaving BBC soap after 13 years with fans 'gutted'

Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans will notice a different TV schedule this week due to a football match being aired on ITV1

Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans will notice a different TV schedule this week due to a football match being aired on ITV1

Coronation Street

When to watch Emmerdale and Coronation Street next week amid TV schedule change

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham and Weymouth this weekend

Patsy Kensit's character is going to cause drama when she returns to the Dales.

Patsy Kensit's character is going to cause drama when she returns to the Dales.

Emmerdale legend reportedly set to be 'killed off' in 'dramatic' exit

Cassie's exit will be aired tomorrow (Monday, August 3).

Cassie's exit will be aired tomorrow (Monday, August 3).

Coronation Street

Coronation Street star set for emotional exit after 3 years on the show

Filming of Andor at Winspit Quarry in Dorset

Filming of Andor at Winspit Quarry in Dorset

Dorset 'outgrosses' Cornwall to become the most-filmed coastal region in the UK

Perched high above the valley, Clunes' farm commands sweeping views across the coast towards Exmouth

Perched high above the valley, Clunes' farm commands sweeping views across the coast towards Exmouth

Martin Clunes: ‘I can’t imagine living anywhere else’

Ruth Madeley leads the cast of the BBC psychological thriller series The Rapture

Ruth Madeley leads the cast of the BBC psychological thriller series The Rapture

The Rapture full cast list for BBC psychological thriller starring Ruth Madeley

Charlie Brooks is rumoured to be returning as Janine Butcher for a new storyline

Charlie Brooks is rumoured to be returning as Janine Butcher for a new storyline

Iconic star returning to EastEnders after 4 years in new 'top secret' storyline

Maddie Ingoldsby is a Bournemouth dancer who has been announced as new pro on Strictly Come Dancing

Maddie Ingoldsby is a Bournemouth dancer who has been announced as new pro on Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing

Dorset dancer announced as new pro on Strictly Come Dancing for 2026 series

The new Freeview update is now live across the UK.

The new Freeview update is now live across the UK.

Freeview urges Brits to retune their TV as it launches new channel in latest update