BBC Two has announced the commission of Paula, a revenge drama about a brief encounter that ends in violence. The three-part serial is written by Conor McPherson, in his first original television series. Paula (working title) is described as a “unique twist on a crime and relationship drama, where a man and a woman get … >
BBC Two will begin airing new US crime anthology series American Crime Story next month. From the executive producers of American Horror Story, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, the ten-part first season – titled The People v. O.J. Simpson – will tell the story behind one of the most famous court cases of all time. … >
BBC Two has annouced today that man and machine will battle again in a brand new season of Robot Wars. The game show launched in BBC Two in February 1998 and later aired on Channel 5 until March 2004. Robot Wars will return for six new 60-minute episodes, featuring “more robots, more battles and more … >
BBC Two has announced a new travel documentary series, The Real Marigold Hotel. Inspired by the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movies, the three 60-minute episodes will document the authentic experience of eight famous senior citizens as they head to India on an experimental adventure. The all-star line-up includes Doctor Who actor Sylvester McCoy, actress Miriam … >
House Of Fools star Morgana Robinson will return to BBC Two next year with Impressions Of Fame, a brand new sketch show following a successful pilot. The six 30-minute episodes will “explore the world of celebrity both on and off the screen as she lifts the celebrity curtain with her incredible impressions.” > Buy House … >
BBC Two’s new comedy-thriller about the Stag weekend from hell has begun filming in Scotland. Created by Jim Field Smith (producer/director of The Wrong Mans) and George Kay (The Tunnel), Stag follows a meek schoolteacher (Jim Howick – Peep Show), his future brother-in-law (Stephen Campbell Moore – Our Zoo) and several obnoxious friends on a deer-stalking … >
BBC Two Controller Kim Shillinglaw has announced the commission of Stag, a new “darkly comic thriller”. Created by Jim Field Smith (producer/director of The Wrong Mans) and George Kay, the three-part series follows a meek schoolteacher (Jim Howick – Peep Show, Babylon) as he struggles to survive the Stag weekend from hell. He is joined … >
BBC Two Controller Kim Shillinglaw has announced the commission of Two Doors Down. The new “comedy of manners” by Simon Carlyle (Bad Education) and Gregor Sharp (The Trip) will feature “Scottish families at their best and worst … exploring why it is that the people you’re closest to always seem to cause you the most … >
BBC Two has released the launch trailer for Accused writer Jimmy McGovern’s new convicts drama Banished. From the makers of Top Of The Lake, the seven-part series stars Myanna Buring (Ripper Street), Russell Tovey (Being Human) and Julian Rhind-Tutt (The Hour). > Order Banished on DVD on Amazon. Banished begins at 9pm on Thursday 5 … >
The first clip from Accused writer Jimmy McGovern’s epic new convicts drama Banished has appeared online. From the makers of Top Of The Lake, the seven-part series stars Myanna Buring (Ripper Street), Russell Tovey (Being Human) and Julian Rhind-Tutt (The Hour). Opening in New South Wales, Australia in 1788, Banished is loosely inspired by events in … >