BBC Three has launched a new editorial pillar, in order to broaden its output and create yet more opportunities for up-and-coming writers. BBC Three Controller Damian Kavanagh describes this as “an exciting creative moment for the channel and the production community as we are broadening the scope of our commissioning. We have received extra investment … >
Join us for a theory, as we speculate whether the BBC is planning to release the ten episodes of Jodie Whittaker’s first series of Doctor Who in one go…
In the very early years of Doctor Who, script editors tended to start their tenure full of ideas for their version of the show, only to find themselves slowly run down by the sheer amount of work involved, just putting out what’s proven to work. They didn’t stick around for longer than two years, usually wanting to … >
Things are slotting into place for the planned new adaptation of His Dark Materials, that’s being developed by the BBC and Bad Wolf Productions. All signs had already been pointing to the new drama filming in Wales later this year. And with the confirmation of the first pieces of casting – and a major director … >
Slight spoilers for Doctor Who series 11 News of the first guest star for Doctor Who series 11 has landed, as actor Alan Cumming has revealed that he’s appearing in an episode of the now-filming new run of the show. He told the Homo Sapiens podcast that “I’m about to do an episode of Doctor … >
Sky One has set the UK release date for SEAL Team, an American military drama created by Benjamin Cavell of Homeland and Justified fame. The series is produced by the American network CBS, which has already screened 13 episodes for stateside viewers. The UK broadcast will be some way behind the American pace, then, when it … >
Here’s some good news: the comedy series Motherland is to return for a second series, as the BBC has picked up more episodes of the show. The show is penned by Sharon Horgan, Holly Walsh, Graham Linehan and Helen Linehan, and was originally picked up in the first place after a successful pilot episode in … >
American network ABC has opted to renew one of its newest series, The Good Doctor, for a second season. This should hardly come as a big surprise, since The Good Doctor has been a ratings smash for ABC. In fact, it’s their most-watched new show in 13 years. If you’re unfamiliar, The Good Doctor is … >
Heading to Netflix on March 23rd is the second season of Santa Clarita Diet, its popular horror comedy series that stars Drew Barrymore. A new trailer has been released for the show, and we’ve got the synopsis as well. And here’s how it’s all shaping up… Here’s the synopsis too… Picking up right where we … >
The Sopranos is returning to the screen, as the show’s creator – David Chase – in the form of a new movie project. Chase is developing a prequel story to the hugely influential HBO mob drama, that originally debuted in 1999, running for six seasons in all. The film project will be set in New … >