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David Tennant to play Macbeth on Radio 4

The actor adds Macbeth to his roster of the great Shakespearean roles.  Radio 4 have announced that David Tennant will play Macbeth in their upcoming production of the Shakespearean tragedy. The actor, of course, is no stranger to the Bard, having played both Hamlet and Richard II for the Royal Shakespeare Company – as well … >

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The Defenders have landed… at Disney+

Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and The Punisher have all appeared on the streamer today.  Last month, there was dismay as Netflix removed all Marvel’s “The Defenders” shows from its service. Despite a fruitful partnership, beginning with Daredevil in 2015 and ostensibly taking place within the MCU, the Marvel/Netflix deal dried up in … >

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Good Omens 2 – further cast announced including Derek Jacobi return

The sequel series won’t feature Benedict Cumberbatch or Frances McDormand though.  Filming continues on Good Omens 2, reuniting Tennant and Michael Sheen in their roles as the demon Crowley and the angel Aziraphale. While we’d already heard that Jon Hamm is back as Gabriel, Deadline have confirmed that Sir Derek Jacobi will also reprise his … >

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Don’t Blink – Weeping Angels board game coming from Gale Force Nine

The statuesque Doctor Who villains are also battling a pair of Doctors on audio this July. Fresh from their appearances in Flux, including the entertaining Village of the Angels, the monsters are adding both a board game and a new audio drama to their repertoire in the coming months. Amazingly, it’s almost fifteen years since … >

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Good Omens 2 – Jon Hamm is back as the Archangel Gabriel

The Mad Men star reprises his role as Heaven’s second-in-command.  As production continues on the second coming of Good Omens, Amazon Studios have confirmed a number of guest stars, led by the angelic Jon Hamm. The former Mad Men star is to reprise his role as the Archangel Gabriel, joined by the heavenly coterie of … >

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Big Finish announce a further renewal of their Doctor Who licence

The prolific audio producers at Big Finish will be making Doctor Who audio dramas until at least 2030!  In news guaranteed to gladden the heart of Doctor Who audiophiles, if not their bank managers, Big Finish have announced that they have renewed their Doctor Who licence. The company have the go ahead to create audio … >

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Stageplayer+ offers Eccleston’s Macbeth & Tennant’s Richard II

The actors’ Shakespearean roles are available on the performing arts streaming service.  For those fans who like to follow their favourite Doctor Who actors into other performances, a couple of Shakespearean options have become available. Sadly not everyone can be in the theatre to see such performances in person, but both Christopher Eccleston’s Macbeth and … >

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BBC announces its Christmas 2021 highlights

The broadcaster has treats a plenty this year, from drama to comedy and, naturally, Doctor Who.  As the festive season looms, the BBC have announced some of their high-profile shows coming across Christmas and New Year. While many are not news per se, it’s good to see them confirmed. There’s plenty for high quality drama … >

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