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The writing team has been announced for McMafia, BBC One’s epic new drama set in the international crime world. Created by screenwriter and director Hossein Amini (Drive, Snow White And The Huntsman) and James Watkins (The Woman in Black, Eden Lake), the series is being produced by Cuba Pictures, the makers of BBC One’s Jonathan … >
The creator of London Spy has discussed the possibility of the spy drama returning. The five-part series launched on BBC Two in November, starring Ben Whishaw, Jim Broadbent, Charlotte Rampling and Edward Holcroft, London Spy told the story of a chance romance between two people from very different worlds, one from the headquarters of the … >
11.6 million viewers tuned in to BBC One for the Sherlock special on New Year’s Day last week. ‘The Abominable Bride’ was the most watched programme between 21 December 2015 and 1 January 2016 across all channels. Charlotte Moore, Controller BBC One commented: “After a two year wait, it’s incredible to see the indisputable power … >
It’s been confirmed that Class, BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off, will air in the US on BBC America. Set in contemporary London at the show’s Coal Hill School, the eight 45-minute episodes will commence filming in and around Wales soon. Class will begin on BBC America later this year, Variety reports. The official synopsis … >
Joivan Wade has joined the cast of EastEnders as a recast Jordan Johnson. The character of Denise Fox’s step-son in the BBC One soap was previously played by Michael-Joel David from 2008 until 2010, when Jordan left to live with his aunt Gloria. The role will now be played by Joivan Wade, best known as … >
A new trailer has been released for Damien, the upcoming US drama series based on classic ’70s horror film The Omen. From the makers of The Walking Dead and The Shield, the ten-part first season begins in the US on Monday 7 March on A&E, the US home of Bates Motel and The Returned. > … >
With Doctor Who star Joivan Wade (Rigsy) joining the cast of EastEnders as Jordan Johnson, here we take a look at some of the actors from BBC One’s London-based soap who’ve also popped up in Doctor Who… (And we’re ignoring ‘Dimensions in Time’, sorry!) Bonnie Langford as Carmel Kazemi and as Mel Bush … >
The CW has released another trailer for DC’s upcoming Legends of Tomorrow series, featuring Doctor Who star Arthur Darvill. Set in the same universe as Arrow and The Flash, the new superhero action drama launches in the US on 21 January and will airing on Sky1 in the UK. Watch the latest trailer… Legends of … >
To celebrate the birthday of original Doctor Who star William Hartnell, current lead actor Peter Capaldi has paid tribute to the First Doctor. Today marks 108 years since Hartnell was born. Capaldi recalls “a sense of the fairytale” in Hartnell’s performance: “[He] was a spiky sort of figure on paper, but there was something about … >
Sky has confirmed that the new season of Game of Thrones will begin in the UK at the end of April. Season 6 returns in the US on Sunday 24 April on HBO. The first episode will air in the UK at 9pm on Monday 25 April on Sky Atlantic, following a simulcast at 2am. … >