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‘The Boy in the Dress’ trailer

BBC One has released a trailer for The Boy in the Dress, based on David Walliams’ first children’s book Following the success of Gangsta Granny and Mr Stink, the one-hour special stars Jennifer Saunders, Meera Syal, James Buckley, Tim McInnerny, Felicity Montagu, David Walliams and Kate Moss as herself. The Boy in the Dress airs … >

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‘Mapp and Lucia’ start date confirmed

Steve Pemberton’s adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia will air over three consecutive days in the week after Christmas. Set in the summer of 1930, the three-part mini-series begins at 9.05pm on Monday 29 December on BBC One, concluding at 9pm on Wednesday 31 December. > Order Mapp and Lucia on DVD … >

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Harry Hill’s ‘The Incredible Adventures Of Professor Branestawm’ trailer

Harry Hill makes his acting debut this Christmas in BBC One’s The Incredible Adventures Of Professor Branestawm. Adapted by Charlie Higson from Norman Hunter’s classic children’s books, the hour-long family film airs at 8.30pm on Wednesday 24 December on BBC One. Hill stars as Professor Branestawm, an absent-minded inventor who is oblivious to the chaos … >

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James Bond mash-up: Classic ‘SPECTRE’ trailer

In celebration of the newly announced Bond film, ‘SPECTRE’, fan Brad Hansen has created a supertrailer using original 007 Sean Connery footage edited in a modern style. “World domination, same old dream…”

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‘The Missing’ writers promise ‘closure’ in finale

The writers of BBC One’s The Missing have revealed that they feel “a responsibility” to provide viewers with closure in next week’s finale. Starring James Nesbitt (The Hobbit), Frances O’Connor (Mr Selfridge) and Tcheky Karyo (GoldenEye), the eight-part abduction thriller has been airing on Tuesday nights on BBC One with around 7.7 million viewers tuning … >

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‘Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell’ teaser

The first teaser trailer for BBC One’s Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell has been released on Twitter. Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, the new magic drama series will air on BBC One early next year. > Order the DVD on Amazon. > Order the Blu-ray on Amazon. Watch the teaser… … >

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‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 3 start date confirmed

Last Tango in Halifax will return for a new six-part season later this month. Starring Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid as love-struck septuagenarians Alan and Celia, the comedy-drama’s third season begins at 9pm on Sunday 28 December on BBC One. > Order Season 3 on DVD on Amazon. Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley) and Nicola Walker … >

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‘Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell’ first clip

The first clip from BBC One’s Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell has appeared online. Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, the new magic drama series is expected to air on BBC One early next year. > Buy the book on Amazon. Watch the clip… The epic seven-part adaptation stars Bertie Carvel … >

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‘Toast of London’ to return for Season 3

Channel 4 has commissioned a third season of Toast of London. Nominated for six awards in this year’s British Comedy Awards, the show was originally broadcast as a one-off for Channel 4’s Funny Fortnight season of comedies in August 2012 marking the channel’s 30th birthday. Toast of London stars Matt Berry as eccentric actor Steven … >

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