BRIAN VINER: The lavish production values and meticulous period detail transfer splendidly to the big screen. But in essence, this film is nothing more than an entire series in miniature.

After four years off our TV screens, Downton Abbey returned on Monday night for the world premiere of its big screen adaptation and received mixed reviews from critics.

A season record was set on Sunday's House Rules during the final garden reveal. 

Neymar posted an Instagram video of his celebrations after his sister's boyfriend, Gabigol, fired Flamengo to their first Copa Libertadores since 1981 with a 2-1 win over River Plate.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Barcelona rushed to furlough their non-playing staff before waiting to see if the season would resume and despite Lionel Messi and Co taking massive pay cuts.

It had promised to be one of the most feverish summer transfer markets in several years, with blockbuster names moving all over the place and sagas galore. But coronavirus changed that.

Former Big Brother winner Tim Dormer has spoken out against climate change, amid Australia's ongoing bushfire crisis. 

The 27-year-old Wrecking Ball hitmaker shocked the 44-year-old actress with the news during the live webcast of her online Instagram Live chat show titled Bright MInds.

More than two years after its debut season, which earned eight Emmys including Outstanding Limited Series, Big Little Lies returns for a second season on HBO Sunday night.

The 2019 Emmy nominations were announced on Tuesday, with a number of departing shows being recognized in their final seasons but not The Big Bang Theory.

The 2019 Emmy nominations were announced on Tuesday, with a number of departing shows being recognized in their final seasons.

The younger generation lined up on Monday to defend themselves against the accusation that they are too reverential when it comes to the three dominant players in men's tennis.

Tennis veteran Sam Groth has claimed Nick Kyrgios is too big a 'commodity' to lose as the 24-year-old faces suspension of his outburst at the Cincinnati Masters.

Royal fans have gone wild over a video of the Duchess of Sussex waving to the crowd as she watched Serena Williams play in US Tennis Open final in New York on Friday.

Fourth seed Michael Smith became the latest victim of an upset after Luke Woodhouse claimed a memorable 3-1 win at the PDC World Darts Championship.

Dortmund sporting director Michel Zorc insists the club are 'totally relaxed' about the future of coveted youngster Jadon Sancho and that they have bigger concerns at this present time.

This is only the latest battleground in the tussle to decide who will be considered the greatest of all time. Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are likely to stroll through quarter-finals.

Iggy Azalea broke down earlier this week after learning that comeback album, In My Defense, tanked on the American Billboard charts.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Barcelona hope to unveil their new fantastic forward line to the world this week with Lionel Messi back to fitness and Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez already involved.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Renewing attempts to bring Neymar to the club or signing Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan will be the priority this June. That has left the club in a difficult position.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN - Quique Setien needs a big victory. Barcelona's new coach has struggled to a 1-0 win over Granada and lost 2-0 to Valencia in his first two games

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Katarina Johnson-Thompson is talking about recognition and the time it can take for some folk to see what is so clear to others.

Former Chelsea man Branislav Ivanovic may well have ambitions to become a coach one day, and unintentionally took to the big screen in Zenit St Petersburg's recent match to show off his tactics.

The soap has been no stranger to drama since it first arrived on screens on 19th February 1985, with plots ranging from the Phil Mitchell's shooting to Dirty Den's resurrection.

The radio presenter, 33, was chatting to Michelle about the new series of her comedy Brassic and joked that it was 'strange' to be interviewing his wife.

The 34-year-old Olympics swimmer won the coveted Head Of Household title on Tuesday's episode of Celebrity Big Brother.

The 34-year-old Olympics swimmer was the latest houseguest evicted on Monday's episode of Celebrity Big Brother after a classic backdoor maneuver.

In a move announced hours before England's crunch World Cup match, parliament said the St George flag will be picked out above the clock face on the famous landmark at Westminster.

The 26-year-old was presented with the blimp gong by none other than Disney star Zendaya and Hollywood heavyweight Jamie Foxx.

Jennifer Lopez and A-Rod looked like soulmates as they put on a saucy display at her star-studded MTV VMAs after-party at NYC hotspot Beauty & Essex.

Speaking ahead of his title defence at last week's CJ Cup in South Korea, world number one Koepka was asked about his rivalry with McIlroy and said: 'I've been out here for what, five years?

The actor. 69. definitely will reprise his role as Dr. Peter Venkman Dan revealed on The Greg Hill Radio Show on Friday. And Sigourney Weaver, 70, and Annie Potts, 67, are also in.

RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie believes the sport is in a better place to capitalise on a Rugby World Cup boom than it was in 2003 when Jonny Wilkinson's drop goal created a surge in interest.

Netflix is singing its own praises about its new Henry Cavill-starring, Game Of Thrones-esque fantasy series The Witcher.

WILL KELLEHER IN OTSU: Dan Biggar will be fit to face Fiji in Wales' next World Cup match after he was knocked out while saving a try in the win over Australia.

WILL KELLEHER IN OITA: The first-choice No 10 was knocked out by his own team-mate, Liam Williams, in the second half of Wales' 29-17 win.

SCRUM'S THE WORD: Dan Biggar was in high spirits after Wales' win over Fiji despite suffering a second consecutive concussion - giving away both his match socks and shorts to Japanese fans.

Both their parents are A list movie stars who have made a fortune in action films. But still, none the six children they raised together plan on following in their very well heeled footsteps.

Toronto Wolfpack are eyeing a move for England star Manu Tuilagi in a cross-code deal. The ambitious Super League side are already closing in on a deal for Sonny Bill Williams.

First-team stars Robert Lewandowski and Kingsley Coman were seen entering Bayern's training facility on Monday morning as the players returned to action in small groups.

The 43-year-old country star was the biggest winner on the results episode of The Voice on Tuesday as the top 17 contestants were whittled to nine on the NBC show.

While James Martin can look back on a hugely successful career, he admits that forfeiting the chance to settle down and raise a family will remain one of his biggest regrets.

The BBC producers are said to have been so impressed with funnyman Chris Ramsey's inclusion in the most recent series that they want to ensure another comedian is on the next line-up

Stars including Oti Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, Amy Dowden and Graziano Di Prima appeared alongside thrilled fans who sent in their own videos dancing to the Dua Lipa Physical.

The presenter, 49, said that despite fears the show may not reach screens due to the coronavirus pandemic, bosses are determined the series will continue 'whatever happens.'

NIK SIMON FOR THE DAILY MAIL: Danny Care issued a staunch defence of Harlequins team-mate Joe Marler ahead of today's disciplinary hearing in Dublin.

IAN LADYMAN: Already we owe them, Brendan Rodgers and Frank Lampard. Even if they do not manage to keep it up we should thank them all the same.

Chelsea were crowned champions at the end of another season of engrossing action that saw the Blues lift the Barclays Premier League title for the fourth time.

Radamel Falcao has given the biggest hint yet that he could be off to Chelsea after giving a journalist a cheeky smile when asked whether details of the proposed move were true.

THE NUMBERS GAME: All of this week has been dominated by talk of a dispute between Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba. He was a Manchester United statement signing in 2016.