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The first promotional photo has been released for BBC One’s Man in an Orange Shirt. Telling two love stories, set sixty years apart, the two-part mini-series from the makers of Grantchester and Humans is the first screen drama from best-selling British novelist Patrick Gale. The tales are linked by family and by “a painting that holds a secret that echoes down the … >
This news summary on the eleventh 21st Century season of Doctor Who will be updated regularly as more details are revealed. Who are the executive producers? Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will take over as lead writer and executive producer when Steven Moffat departs at the end of Season 10 in 2017. Matt Strevens (Misfits, An … >
All Round to Mrs Brown’s will return to BBC One next year. The first season of the British-Irish comedy talk show launched in March. Six new episodes will air in 2018, the BBC has announced. Mrs Brown’s Boys creator Brendan O’Carroll commented: “The whole family are thrilled with the reception the show has received on Saturday nights. … >
BBC Two has released the first teaser for Paula. Written by Conor McPherson, in his first original television series, the new three-part revenge drama is about a brief encounter that ends in violence. The cast is led by Olivier-award winning actress Denise Gough, Tom Hughes (Victoria) and Owen McDonnell (Spooks). Paula tells the story of “the fallout … >
Doctor Who is back! Peter Capaldi returns as the Doctor for 12 new episodes, joined in the TARDIS by Pearl Mackie as Bill and Matt Lucas as Nardole. Pre-order the new season on DVD on Amazon here. Pre-order the new season on Blu-ray on Amazon here. Episode 1: ‘The Pilot’ Saturday 15 April 2017, 7.20pm Watch a clip … >
Based on Bernard Cornwell’s worldwide best-selling franchise The Saxon Stories, critically acclaimed historical drama The Last Kingdom recently returned to BBC Two. Set in the year 878, Season 2 saw fearless and instinctive warrior Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon, American Horror Story, Blood Ransom) continue his fight for his native land of Northumbria. Uhtred, having given his sword … >
Big Finish has released a promotional photo of the cast for their upcoming fifth season of Torchwood. Featuring new characters co-created and overseen by Russell T Davies, Torchwood: Aliens Among Us was announced last weekend. Season 5 follows the events of 2011’s Miracle Day and sees Captain Jack, Gwen and Rhys reunited in Cardiff. Joining John Barrowman, Kai Owen, Tom Price … >
ITV2 has ordered a new “spoof spy action-thriller” from the makers of BBC Three’s Murder In Successville. Written by Tom Davis and James De Frond, Action Team follows the exploits of a top-secret team of special agents working for the British government and charged with saving the world. The six 30-minute episodes will star Tom Davis (Plebs), … >
Nearly six years since its fourth run, Torchwood is returning for a fifth season. Big Finish exclusively announced details of Torchwood: Aliens Among Us at DWAS Capitol II convention at the weekend. Featuring new characters co-created and overseen by Russell T Davies, Season 5 follows the events of 2011’s Miracle Day and sees Captain Jack, Gwen and Rhys … >
Samantha Morton (Fantastic Beasts), Lesley Manville (Mum) and Jessica Brown Findlay (Downton Abbey) lead the cast of ITV Encore’s Harlots. Set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, the eight-part series is a powerful family drama offering a brand new take on the city’s most valuable commercial activity – sex. Buy Harlots Season 1 on … >