Life on Mars promo shot with Phillip Glenister, John Simm and Liz White

Life on Mars – sequel series Lazarus has been scrapped

Lazarus would have reunited Gene Hunt and Sam Tyler, but it hit insurmountable financial hurdles.  A proposed follow-on series to the BBC’s terrific Life on Mars have been in the works for a number of years. The original show burst onto our screens in 2006, mysteriously transporting the modern day police officer Sam Tyler (John … >

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Around The World In 80 Days: New photos from David Tennant drama (updated)

Promised later this year, the BBC have released cast photos for their Jules Verne adaptation. Just in case there’s anyone out there unfamiliar with the tale, the story follows the adventures of Phileas Fogg (David Tennant) and his manservant Passepartout (Ibrahim Koma) as they attempt to circumnavigate the globe to win a wager. While the … >

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‘The Living And The Dead’ axed: Colin Morgan drama won’t get Season 2

The BBC has confirmed today that The Living and the Dead won’t be returning for a second season. Starring Colin Morgan (Merlin, Humans) and Charlotte Spencer (Glue), the supernatural drama debuted on BBC iPlayer in June and concluded on BBC One last month. A BBC spokesperson told DS: “We are very proud of The Living and the Dead and would like … >

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‘The Living And The Dead’ episode guide

BBC One’s The Living and the Dead is a new supernatural drama from the creators of Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes. Directed by Alice Troughton (Merlin, In the Flesh), the six-part series stars Colin Morgan (Merlin, Humans) and Charlotte Spencer (Glue).   Episode 1 Tuesday 28 June 2016, 9pm > Read our review. Somerset 1894. When a pioneering … >

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‘The Living And The Dead’ writer gives Season 2 update

The creator of BBC One’s The Living And The Dead has provided an update on the possibility of a second season. Starring Colin Morgan (Merlin, Humans) and Charlotte Spencer (Glue), all six episodes of  the supernatural drama debuted on BBC iPlayer last month and are currently airing on Tuesday nights on BBC One. > Read our 5-star review of the first episode. Asked … >

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