Mayor of London Boris Johnson will make a guest appearance on EastEnders tonight. He will have words in the Queen Vic with fiery landlady Peggy Mitchell (played by Barbara Windsor).

Barack Obama is the first serving American president to appear on the Late Show With David Letterman. The popular programme attracts some of the biggest names in show business.

Once again, EastEnders was the big winner at the Inside Soap awards. It's a familiar story. The BBC show won seven of the 14 awards handed at London's fashionable Sketch restaurant.

John Cleese is of the opinion that British comedy isn't what it used to be.

Showbiz legend Bruce Forsyth is still going strong as the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing demonstrates. No knighthood yet, but there's still time for someone to right a major wrong.

Remember US sitcom Will & Grace? The first four seasons were synonymous with smart writing, top-notch performances and cool cameos. It was in vogue, darling; the show on everyone's lips.

A television advert for Angelina Jolie's action film Wanted can't be shown again after The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled it could be seen as glamorising violence.

I am addicted to US import House, now on Sky1. I am also addicted to its star, Hugh Laurie as Doctor Gregory House. Serious question now - when did Hugh Laurie get so damn sexy?

When Paula Abdul announced that she would not be returning to American Idol, there was endless speculation about possible replacements. Even Victoria Beckham's named was mooted.

What makes a TV show memorable? In addition to its stars, writers and even the theme tune, it's the slogans, one-liners and catchphrases that can elevate a TV series to cult status.

TV is supposed to supply a constant stream of entertainment. Constant stream of aggravating people is more like it. On an average day, at least one TV personality will really annoy me.

When it comes to put-downs, Gordon Ramsay and Simon Cowell are virtually in a class of their own. More often than not, the poor sod at the end of the blow is an ordinary member of the public.

Detectives have contacted Katie Price regarding her rape claim. According to The Sun, Katie Price has named the celebrity alleged to have raped her while filming for her ITV2 reality show.

The ban on product placement in British television programmes is being lifted. The intention is to throw a lifeline to struggling independent broadcasters by opening a new line of revenue.

Back in the early days of television, it wasn't difficult to spot the hero. The lead male or female was morally upright, admirable, always ethical. These days, the coin has been decidedly flipped.

Check out the TV schedules in an average week and there will be a wide variety of programming. In addition to the worthy, there is also room for what can only be called 'guilty pleasures'.

EastEnders has its first disabled actor in a regular role. Actor David Proud, who uses a wheelchair, is playing Adam Best; the young Oxford University student is the son of Manda (Josie Lawrence).

Peter Andre's music career has surged recently and it appears that television is next. ITV has signed him as a showbusiness reporter for their flagship daytime show This Morning.