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New drama from Fortitude creator to film next year

Simon Donald is a busy man. The third and final series of his icy hit Sky drama, Fortitude, is heading into production the other side of Christmas. But he’s also secured another commission from Sky. The company is backing Curfew, a new drama that’s heading to Manchester next year for filming. Curfew had been on … >

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Game Of Thrones live concerts are heading to the UK

Tickets are now on sale for a series of Game Of Thrones live concerts, that are set to play in the UK next year. The Game Of Thrones Live Concert Experience toured the US this year, and it kicks off the European leg of its travels in the summer. What’s more, a bunch of UK … >

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Transparent: Jeffrey Tambor quits the show following serious allegations

Amazon’s multi-award winning show, Transparent, lost its lead actor overnight, as Jeffrey Tambor quit the show. He did so following sexual harassment allegations made against him. Tambor released a statement that reads as follows: Playing Maura Pfefferman on Transparent has been one of the greatest privileges and creative experiences of my life. What has become … >

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BBC orders sitcom about an ex-girl band member

BBC Three has greenlit a new series called Wannabe, that stars Lily Brazier. Brazier headlined a pilot of the show, that wasn’t broadcast. But off the back of it, a four part series has been ordered that will film next year. Brazier wrote the pilot along with Ben Murray (the latter of whom directed), and … >

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Peter Kay is bringing Car Share back after all

In the same week that he announced a nationwide tour, Peter Kay has now also confirmed that he’s bringing his hit show Car Share back. Previously, he’d said that the show had run its course, and he had no plans for more episodes after the second series finished. Now? He’s changed his mind. Two brand … >

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Doctor Who: here’s the preview clip of the Christmas special

As promised, this evening’s Children In Need appeal featured a clip from the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special, Twice Upon A Time. Here it is… You can donate to Children In Need, here. Previous story… If you’re looking to get a glance at the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special, Twice Upon A Time, then the BBC … >

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This Sunday is The Box Of Delights day

For viewers of a certain vintage, The Box Of Delights was and is a flat-out Christmas treat. The BBC adaptation of John Masefield’s magical Christmas tale first screened in 1984, and quickly won audience hearts. The final of the six episodes screened on December 24th 1984, and in recent years, it’s become a Christmas tradition … >

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Doctor Who series 11: first director confirmed

Further to our story from the end of October (below), the new issue of Doctor Who Magazine has now officially confirmed that Jamie Childs is the first director working on Doctor Who series 11. Furthermore, the new issue of the magazine confirmed too that he directed the clip announcing Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor in the … >

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Lord Of The Rings TV show: the backlash begins

Amazon’s decision to spend over $200m on a new Lord Of The Rings television series, with a further spin-off included in the deal, has certainly sent ripples around the internet over the past few days. What, people not unfairly ask, can Amazon do with a series that can improve on Peter Jackson’s extraordinary trilogy of … >

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