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Jools Holland wearing an open-face white helmet and dark jumper beside a man in a high-visibility jacket
Jools Holland at Top Gear's Surrey studios on 11 October 2007.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

On This Day 2007: Jools Holland visits Top Gear

Two photographs of Jools Holland and a separate trackside frame revisit Top Gear's Surrey studios on 11 October 2007.

Jools Holland wearing an open-face white helmet and dark jumper beside a man in a high-visibility jacket
Jools Holland at Top Gear's Surrey studios on 11 October 2007.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Jools Holland at Top Gear, 11 October 2007

Jools Holland beside the studio fencing and a separate helmeted driver in three photographs from the same archive set.

Russell Brand seated at a book signing, writing in a copy while an attendee stands beside him.
Russell Brand signs a copy of Booky Wook 2 at Waterstones Merry Hill, 9 October 2010. Archive photograph. Credit: Big Pictures Archive.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Russell Brand: a 2010 book signing from the archive

Three photographs from Russell Brand's Merry Hill book signing on 9 October 2010, revisited following current court coverage. These are archive images, not photographs from the hearing.

Russell Brand seated at a book signing, writing in a copy while an attendee stands beside him.
Russell Brand signs a copy of Booky Wook 2 at Waterstones Merry Hill, 9 October 2010. Archive photograph. Credit: Big Pictures Archive.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Russell Brand at Merry Hill, 9 October 2010

Three archive photographs from the Booky Wook 2 signing at Merry Hill. Historical images from 9 October 2010, not photographs from the current court proceedings.

Four Westlife members wearing dark suits in front of Red Carpet Tour posters at Wembley Arena
Westlife at Wembley Arena in London for the Red Carpet Tour launch on 7 October 2004.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

On This Day 2004: Westlife launch their Red Carpet Tour

Three archive photographs revisit Westlife's Wembley Arena appearance in London on 7 October 2004 for the launch of their Red Carpet Tour.

Four Westlife members wearing dark suits in front of Red Carpet Tour posters at Wembley Arena
Westlife at Wembley Arena in London for the Red Carpet Tour launch on 7 October 2004.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Westlife at Wembley: Red Carpet Tour Launch, 2004

Two group photographs and a portrait of Mark from Westlife at the Wembley Arena tour-launch photocall in London.

Jeffrey Archer seated at a Waterstones table signing a copy of The Gospel According to Judas
Jeffrey Archer at the signing of The Gospel According to Judas at Waterstones Piccadilly, London, on 21 March 2007.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Remembering Jeffrey Archer, 1940-2026: a life in pictures

The bestselling novelist and former politician has died aged 86. Four archive photographs revisit his public appearances in London.

Jeffrey Archer seated at a Waterstones table signing a copy of The Gospel According to Judas
Jeffrey Archer at the signing of The Gospel According to Judas at Waterstones Piccadilly, London, on 21 March 2007.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Remembering Jeffrey Archer, 1940-2026

Jeffrey Archer photographed at literary, art and theatre events in London between 2007 and 2010.

Brad Pitt in a dark suit and Jennifer Aniston in a black outfit on the Fight Club premiere red carpet
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston at the Fight Club premiere in Los Angeles on 6 October 1999.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

On This Day 1999: Brad Pitt at the Fight Club premiere

Four archive photographs revisit Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and guests at the Fight Club premiere in Los Angeles on 6 October 1999.

Brad Pitt in a dark suit and Jennifer Aniston in a black outfit on the Fight Club premiere red carpet
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston at the Fight Club premiere in Los Angeles on 6 October 1999.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Fight Club Premiere in Los Angeles, 1999

Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Helena Bonham Carter, Chris Isaak, Bridget Fonda and Madeleine Stowe photographed on the red carpet.

Molly Shannon wearing a black dress and pale blue wrap at the Superstar premiere in New York
Molly Shannon at the Superstar premiere in New York on 5 October 1999.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

On This Day 1999: Molly Shannon at the Superstar premiere

Four archive photographs revisit Molly Shannon and guests at the New York premiere of Superstar on 5 October 1999.

Molly Shannon wearing a black dress and pale blue wrap at the Superstar premiere in New York
Molly Shannon at the Superstar premiere in New York on 5 October 1999.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Superstar Premiere in New York, 1999

Molly Shannon, Matthew Modine, Emmy Laybourne and Elaine Hendrix photographed at the New York premiere.

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