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A look behind the scenes at new BBC One series Merlin, and how the latest incarnation deals with the ancient tale.

A host of stars including John Hurt, Michelle Ryan and Richard Wilson will appear in new BBC One drama Merlin in September.

As Oscar-winning cartoon Spirited Away appears in the UK, News Online looks at Japan's love-affair with the cartoon.

Some 2,000 people attend a religious service in northern Uganda for former dictator Idi Amin.

President Museveni says he vetoed suggestions that former dictator Idi Amin should be given a state funeral.

Former UK foreign secretary Lord Owen reveals he proposed the assassination of the Ugandan dictator.

Ex-Ugandan ruler Idi Amin dies in hospital in Saudi Arabia, eluding calls for him to face trial for his crimes.

A Russian writer being sued for plagiarism by Harry Potter author JK Rowling has denied the charge.

Private Eye editor Ian Hislop is to chair the judging panel of the prestigious Whitbread Book Award for the second time.

Michael Frayn and Claire Tomalin are nominated for the Whitbread Book Awards - the first time a married couple have made the shortlist.

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