‘Sherlock’ creators promise new episodes will be ‘deeper and darker’

Following today’s announcement that Sherlock will return for a one-off special, followed by a series of three new episodes, the show’s writers have teased that the new episodes will be “the very last thing you’d expect”. Shooting on the special will begin in January 2015, with Series 4 shooting later next year. Co-creator Steven Moffat … >

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First pic of Mark Gatiss in ‘Mapp and Lucia’

The first photo has been released of Sherlock star Mark Gatiss as Major Benjy in BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia. Adapated by Inside No 9‘s Steve Pemberton, the three-part series is currently filming in Rye, Sussex. Set in the summer of 1930, Mapp and Lucia stars Miranda Richardson (Parade’s End, Blackadder) … >

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BBC One’s ‘Mapp and Lucia’ adaptation: Behind the scenes clip

Inside No 9 star Steve Pemberton has diccussed his upcoming adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia in a new video from the set. Mapp and Lucia is currently filming in Rye, Sussex. Watch the interview… Set in the summer of 1930, the three-part series stars Miranda Richardson (Parade’s End, Blackadder) and Anna Chancellor … >

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BBC One’s ‘Mapp and Lucia’ adaptation: Filming pics gallery

The producer of Steve Pemberton’s upcoming adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia has tweeted a number of photos from the set. Mapp and Lucia is currently filming in Rye, Sussex. Set in the summer of 1930, the three-part series stars Miranda Richardson (Parade’s End, Blackadder) and Anna Chancellor (The Hour, Spooks) as notorious … >

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Damian Lewis joins BBC Two’s Tudor drama ‘Wolf Hall’

Homeland star Damian Lewis will play Henry VIII in BBC Two’s epic new drama series Wolf Hall. Written by Peter Straughan (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), the six-part adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels is currently filming in the South West of England. Starring Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell and Claire Foy (The Promise) as … >

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‘Sherlock’ exec: Series 4 has ‘moved significantly closer’

Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss has confirmed that a fourth series is still “the plan”, rather than the rumoured one-off special. Last month Sherlock star Martin Freeman hinted that the show’s next instalment could be a one-off episode: “Mark Gatiss may beat me up, but there is an idea for this one-off special that’s such a … >

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First look: Mark Gatiss in ‘Game of Thrones’

HBO has released the first footage of Sherlock star and co-creator Mark Gatiss in Game Of Thrones. The Doctor Who writer will appear in next week’s episode as Tycho Nestoris. Watch the trailer for Season 4 Episode 6… Gatiss previously described the character as “a bit like John Major”. He joked: “I’m expecting an almost … >

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‘Doctor Who’ filming clips: Capaldi in Series 8 sword fight

Several videos featuring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman filming the new series of Doctor Who on location have emerged online. The clips show Capaldi – armed with a spoon – shooting an action scene with guest star Tom Riley as Robin Hood in an episode written by Sherlock‘s Mark Gatiss, rumoured to be titled ‘Robots … >

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Cast announced for BBC One’s ‘Mapp and Lucia’ adaptation

Miranda Richardson and Anna Chancellor will lead the cast of Steve Pemberton’s upcoming adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia. Richardson (Parade’s End, Blackadder) and Chancellor (The Hour, Spooks) will play notorious small-town social rivals Miss Elizabeth Mapp and Mrs Emmeline ‘Lucia’ Lucas in BBC One’s new three-part series, which is set in … >

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Ben Miller to guest star in new Mark Gatiss ‘Doctor Who’ ep

Death in Paradise star Ben Miller will appear in the new series of Doctor Who this autumn. Miller will guest star in an episode written by Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss, who has previously written six episodes for Doctor Who, including last year’s ‘Cold War’ and ‘The Crimson Horror’. Ben Miller commented: “As a committed Whovian … >

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