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Rakhee Thakrar has addressed last year’s reports that she had been cast as the new companion in Doctor Who. The actress is best known for playing Shabnam Masood in EastEnders and departed BBC One’s long-running soap opera in January 2016 after two years in the role. Rumours began circulating last February that Thakrar would be … >
The latest Bourne instalment Jason Bourne was released in 2016, and as it was one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, we’re taking a look at whether it has what it takes to go down as a cult classic. In this latest film, we see Matt Damon return to possibly his most … >
Jim Sturgess and Agyness Deyn will lead the cast of BBC One’s Hard Sun. Set in contemporary London, the six-part “pre-apocalyptic crime drama” is created by Neil Cross (Luther, Doctor Who, Spooks) and directed by Brian Kirk (Game of Thrones). Sturgess (One Day, The Way Back) and Deyn (Sunset Song) will play detectives – partners … >
It looks like production on the long-awaited Downton Abbey film is edging closer. Actor Jim Carter, who played Mr Carson in all six seasons of the period drama, has revealed that the cast have been asked to keep certain dates clear in their schedule for the movie’s shoot. Carter told Good Morning Britain: “We’ve been asked to keep ourselves … >
The first trailer has been released for Jamestown, Sky1’s new original British drama from the producers of Downtown Abbey. Written by Bill Gallagher (Lark Rise to Candleford, The Paradise), the eight-part series will chart the early days of the first British settlers as they embark on their lives in America. Downtown Abbey executive producer Gareth Neame commented last year: … >
ITV and BBC America have both released brief new trailers teasing the return of Broadchurch. David Tennant and Olivia Colman will reprise their roles as DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller in the crime drama’s final season next month. The eight episodes will feature a brand new case for Miller and Hardy, with the detectives reuniting to investigate … >
BBC America has ordered a new thriller about an assassin from Fleabag star and writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The eight-episode series is based on the novellas by Luke Jennings. Killing Eve is described as a “thriller revolving around a psychopathic assassin and the woman charged with hunting her down.” BBC America president Sarah Barnett commented: “Killing Eve is … >
Created by YA author Patrick Ness, Class is BBC Three’s new eight-part Doctor Who spin-off series. Coal Hill School holds some very dark and deadly secrets in its shadows….but who will survive? Order Season 1 on DVD on Amazon here. Order Season 1 on Blu-ray on Amazon here. Episode 1: ‘For Tonight We Might Die’ Saturday … >
The cast of Doctor Who have returned to Cardiff to continue filming for the new season. 12 new Doctor Who episodes have been filming in Cardiff since June 2016 and will begin airing on BBC One this April. Here’s everything we know so far about Season 10. Block 5 director Daniel Nettheim (Line of Duty) has posted a … >
Tracey Ullman’s Show is back on BBC One next month for a second season. Featuring a mix of sketches, celebrity impressions and songs, the comedy series launched in January 2016 and saw Tracey Ullman return to BBC One after a break of 30 years, with a consolidated audience of over 4 million viewers. Buy Season 1 on DVD on … >