‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special title and promo pic revealed

The BBC has revealed the title for this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special and unveiled new promotional artwork featuring the cast. Written by showrunner Steven Moffat, ‘Last Christmas’ guest stars Spaced actor Nick Frost as Father Christmas, alongside Misfits actor Nathan McMullen and Michael Troughton, the son of actor Patrick Troughton, who played the Second Doctor. … >

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Judi Dench and Dustin Hoffman in first ‘Esio Trot’ pics

The BBC has released two new promotional images for BBC One’s upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel, Esio Trot. Adapted by The Vicar Of Dibley writers Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer, the 90-minute film stars Dame Judi Dench (Skyfall) and Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man). Producer Hilary Bevan Jones commented: “To bring together two of the … >

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‘Penny Dreadful’ Season 2 first look

Sky Atlantic has released the first photos from the second season of Penny Dreadful. Ten new episodes are currently filming in Dublin, Ireland and will air on Sky Atlantic in 2015. Writer John Logan commented: “This season, Vanessa (Eva Green) and Ethan (Josh Hartnett) face new challenges, and old enemies, and turn to each other … >

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‘Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell’ first promo pic

The first official promotional image for BBC One’s Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell has been unveiled. Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, the new magic drama series is expected to air on BBC One later this year. > Buy the book on Amazon. Harness told CultBox earlier this year: “We’ve had … >

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‘The Game’ pics gallery: First look at BBC One’s new spy drama

BBC America has released a set of promotional images for Being Human creator Toby Whithouse’s new spy thriller series The Game. The six-part drama’s cast includes Tom Hughes (Silk), Brian Cox (The Bourne Supremacy), Paul Ritter (Quantum Of Solace), Shaun Dooley (Misfits), Chloe Pirrie (Black Mirror), Victoria Hamilton (What Remains), Jonathan Aris (Sherlock) and Judy Parfitt (Little … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ first look: 5 new pics from the Season 5 finale

ITV has released a set of promotional photos for Downton Abbey‘s season finale. Episode 8 of the fifth season airs at 9pm on Sunday 9 November on ITV and preparations are underway for Rose’s big day, but family tensions on both sides threaten to derail proceedings. Meanwhile, Branson has come to a heart-wrenching decision and … >

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‘Downton Abbey’ first look: 6 new pics from Season 5 Episode 6

ITV has released a set of promotional photos for the next episode of Downton Abbey. Episode 6 of the fifth season airs at 9pm on Sunday 26 October on ITV and, following last week’s altercation, relations between Robert and Cora are strained. Meanwhile, Edith receives some terrible news and decides to take drastic measures. > … >

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