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Sky1 to adapt David Walliams’ book ‘Ratburger’ this Christmas

David Walliams is adapting his children’s novel Ratburger for Sky1 with Gnomeo and Juliet writer Kevin Cecil. The adaptation will star the author alongside Sheridan Smith (Cilla), Mark Benton (Waterloo Road), Nigel Planer (The Young Ones) and Ben Bailey Smith (Law and Order: UK). Walliams commented: “I am thrilled my book is coming to Sky and especially … >

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‘Line of Duty’ Season 4 full trailer released: ‘I’ve got nothing to hide…’

BBC One has unveiled a new look at the fourth season of Line of Duty. The one-minute trailer introduces Westworld star Thandie Newton as AC12’s “most devious opponent yet”, DCI Roz Huntley. Six new episodes of the police corruption drama began filming in Belfast last September, with returning regulars Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar joined by Jason Watkins … >

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Channel 4 announces ‘The ABC’ school drama from ‘East is East’ and ‘Shameless’ writers

Filming is underway on a new Channel 4 drama series set in a vibrant and multicultural Yorkshire comprehensive school. The ABC heralds the channel’s return to 8pm week night drama and production began on location in Yorkshire earlier this month. The six-part series is created by Ayub Khan Din (East is East), Kevin Erlis (Shameless) and Malcolm … >

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BBC Three orders third season of comedy ‘Witless’

Witless will return to BBC Three for another season. Written by Lloyd Woolf and Joe Tucker, the hit comedy stars Kerry Howard (Him And Her) and Zoe Boyle (Downton Abbey) as flatmates Leanne and Rhona, whose lives are thrown into disarray after witnessing a gangland shooting. Witless launched in April 2016 and a second season premiered on BBC … >

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8 ‘Spaced’ actors who’ve appeared in ‘Doctor Who’

Can you believe it’s nearly 18 years since Tim, Daisy and co appeared on our screens in the first season of Channel 4’s cult comedy Spaced? Take a look at our Top 5 Spaced episodes here. Fans of Peter Capaldi’s Doctor Who era will remember Nick Frost’s role in 2014’s Christmas special, but here are seven … >

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Hayley Atwell and Matthew Macfadyen to star in BBC One’s ‘Howards End’

BBC One has announced the cast for the new adaptation of Howards End. Oscar-nominated screenwriter and playwright Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea, Gangs of New York) has adapted E.M. Forster’s classic novel for the BBC and Starz. The four hour-long episodes will star Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter), Matthew Macfadyen (Ripper Street) and comedian Tracey Ullman. The official synopsis … >

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Kit Harington to lead cast of BBC One’s Gunpowder Plot drama

BBC One has announced the commission of Gunpowder, a new 17th century thriller from the makers of Broadchurch and Humans. Written by Ronan Bennett (Top Boy, Hidden), the three-part drama series will star Kit Harington (Game of Thrones), Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake), Mark Gatiss (Sherlock) and Liv Tyler (Lord Of The Rings). The official synopsis reads: “Every … >

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‘Benidorm’ return date confirmed – watch Season 9 trailer!

ITV has announced that the ninth season of Benidorm will begin next week. The award-winning comedy is back with nine brand new episodes. The new holiday season kicks off at the Solana resort with the return of two popular characters – Liam (Adam Gillen) and Sam (Shelley Longworth). The Dawsons arrive for a new holiday … >

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‘Victoria’ first look: Jenna Coleman begins filming Season 2

The new season of Victoria has started filming. The period drama series launched on ITV last August and follows Queen Victoria (Jenna Coleman) from her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 through to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert. A second season was announced by ITV last September, before the first season … >

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‘Broadchurch’ star to lead ‘The Five’ writer’s new BBC One thriller ‘Trust Me’

The Five creator Dan Sefton’s new drama series for BBC One has begun filming in Scotland. The four-part character-led thriller tells the story of a hardworking and skilled nurse, who, having lost her job for whistleblowing, is forced to take drastic measures to provide for her daughter. The official synopsis reads: “Out of desperation, Cath … >

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