Amanda Abbington in Sherlock

Safe: Netflix drama lands Sherlock’s Amanda Abbington

Netflix has commissioned a new eight-part drama by the name of Safe, that comes from the pen of BAFTA-winning writer Danny Brocklehurst (who scored his gong for his writing work on Shameless). The show will focus on a gated community, where a paediatric surgeon is trying to raise his two daughters, following the death of … >

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Stranger Things season 2 confirmed for October release

Netflix has sprung a pleasant surprise this afternoon, with the news that the second season of Stranger Things will be with us sooner than expected. There had been reports that season two wouldn’t land until 2018, although in recent times we’ve had a Halloween release teased. And it’s the latter that’s proven correct, as we … >

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Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders series 4 finishes filming

We’ve moved a step closer to the return of Peaky Blinders, with the news that the fourth series of the show has finished filming. The plan is for Peaky Blinders series 4 to screen later this year, and then production will start on the fifth series of the show – that’s already been commissioned – … >

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Benedict Cumberbatch

Patrick Melrose: Benedict Cumberbatch-headlined drama attracts new recruits

Sky Atlantic has got its sizeable chequebook out again, and has signed up some star names for its upcoming drama, Patrick Melrose (previously known as Melrose). The show, that stars and is executive produced by Benedict Cumberbatch, is based on the semi-autobiographical novels by Edward St Aubyn. As the official announcements notes, “Patrick Melrose hilariously … >

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Doctor Who

Doctor Who: the rumoured title for the Christmas special

As we reported over the weekend, there’s going to be a Doctor Who panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, taking place later this month. The panel will feature Peter Capaldi and Steven Moffat amongst others, and you can read more about it here. But, in the midst of BBC America’s announcements, seems to be … >

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