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Edinburgh-born artist who created the Emerald City for 'The Wizard of Oz' to be honoured at last

He is Scotland’s forgotten Hollywood hero despite a key role in one of the most iconic movies all all-time and a 35-year career with one of the world’s biggest film companies.

Arts and culture

Caroline Flack: Why Crown Prosecution Service pursues cases if victim complaint withdrawn

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has faced criticism from Caroline Flack's management and people on social media, after the presenter died by suicide on Friday just weeks before she was due to stand trial.

Health

David Baddiel is committed to taking a straight-on look at Holocaust denial. Picture: BBC

Confronting Holocaust Denial: where to watch the David Baddiel documentary that shows exchange with holocaust denier

British comedian David Baddiel has divided opinion with his new documentary, Confronting Holocaust Denial, which airs on Monday 17 February.

Film and TV

Mia Goth (left) as Harriet Smith and Anya Taylor-Joy as Emma Woodhouse in Autumn de Wilde's Emma PIC: Focus Features

Film reviews: Emma | Eminent Monsters | Mr Jones | Show Me the Picture

The latest big screen version of Emma is full of period finery but lacking in engaging characters, writes Alistair Harkness

Film and TV

Rebecca Long-Bailey, Lisa Nandy and Keir Starmer are participating in a leadership debate on Channel 4 (Getty Images)

Labour leadership TV debate: when the candidates are meeting on Channel 4 and who’s hosting

Labour leadership candidates will have an opportunity to present their vision for the future of the opposition party on Channel 4 tonight.

Politics

Both men have been their usual outspoken selves ahead of the big re-match. Picture: Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder: when it’s on and how to watch the world heavyweight title rematch

With Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury set to go head to head once again for the WBC heavyweight title, the world of boxing is preparing for another titanic clash.

Other Sport

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When to watch Love Island's Caroline Flack tribute tonight

The current series of Love Island will continue, despite the death of its former presenter, it has been revealed.

Film and TV

Billie Eilish has put her own dark twist on the bond theme (Getty Images)

James Bond theme: lyrics of Billie Eilish No Time to Die - and what the reviews say

Billie Eilish's take on No Time To Die has been positively received by the majority of music critics.

Music

Kirsty Wark will be presenting the new four-part series for BBC Scotland.

Landmark new BBC Scotland series to chart 'definitive history of modern Scotland'

A major new documentary series charting the “definitive history of modern Scotland” is to be made for BBC Scotland this year.

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There will be old friends and new enemies in season six. Picture: BBC

Line of Duty season 6: release date and cast for the next series of the Martin Compston-starring police drama

Fans of the BBC’s hit police drama, Line of Duty, will be delighted to discover that the show could be returning sooner than expected.

Film and TV

Waterloo Place was one of the major thoroughfares closed to traffic to allow stunts to be filmed.

Edinburgh gets £5.2m economic spin-off from filming of Fast & Furious blockbuster

Filming of the new Fast & Furious blockbuster in Edinburgh was worth £5.2 million to its economy and helped the city to one of its most lucrative ever years as a destination for movie and TV shoots, according to official industry figures.

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Krysty Wilson-Cairns attends the 73rd British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, London. (Picture: Matt Crossick/PA Wire)

Is a future Oscar nominee among Scotland’s Outlander trainees? – Brian Ferguson

The Outlander TV show and Fast & Furious film have helped dozens of people in Scotland get a start in showbiz, writes Brian Ferguson.

Columnists

McGuinness is now concentrating on hosting Top Gear on BBC Two, which was recently confirmed to be moving to BBC One.

Paddy McGuinness says 'no likey, no lighty' for last time as he bids farewell to Take Me Out

Paddy McGuinness has said "for the last time it's lights out" as he bade farewell to Take Me Out, which has been cancelled after 10 years.

People

Bong Joon Ho celebrates after his film Parasite won four Oscars - including a historic 'Best Picture' award (Picture: Getty)

Oscars: These fantastic foreign films and TV shows are worthy of awards – Angus Robertson

After Parasite becomes the first foreign language film to win the Oscar for Best Picture, Angus Robertson looks at some wonderful movies that missed out in the past and TV shows that make equally compelling viewing.

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