BBC Three confirms start date for final season of ‘Uncle’

Uncle will return to BBC Three in the New Year for “the final part of this comedy trilogy.” Starring Nick Helm and Elliot Speller-Gillot, the hit sitcom will return for seven new 30-minute episodes. Uncle launched on BBC Three in January 2014 and follows out-of-work musician Andy, who forges an unlikely alliance with his teenage nephew Errol, … >

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BBC One orders full season of Johnny Vegas sitcom ‘Home From Home’

A full season of new comedy series Home From Home has been commissioned by BBC One. A 30-minute pilot aired on BBC Two in August as part of the Landmark Sitcom Season. The pilot’s cast – Johnny Vegas, Emilia Fox (Silent Witness), Joanna Page (Gavin & Stacey) and Adam James (Doctor Foster) – are all expected to … >

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‘Strike Back’ is returning to Sky1 with an all-new cast

Sky1 and Cinemax have announced the return of Strike Back. Originally based on the novel of the same name by novelist and former Special Air Service (SAS) soldier Chris Ryan, the British/American action drama series launched in May 2010 and the fifth season concluded in July 2015. Buy the complete Season 1-5 box set on Amazon here. … >

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‘Doctor Who’ writer Mark Gatiss responds to ‘Sleep No More’ sequel ep rumours

Mark Gatiss has shot down the rumours that he’s written a sequel to ‘Sleep No More’ for the new season of Doctor Who. A found footage-style story, guest starring his League of Gentlemen co-star Reece Shearsmith, last year’s ‘Sleep No More’ episode was praised for its inventiveness but overall received a disappointing reaction from critics and fans. Buy … >

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Russell T Davies regrets ending ‘The Sarah Jane Adventures’

The Sarah Jane Adventures producer Brian Minchin has revealed that creator Russell T Davies now regrets ending the series. Featuring former Doctor Who actress Elisabeth Sladen reprising her role as companion Sarah Jane Smith, The Sarah Jane Adventures launched with a 60-minute special in January 2007. Buy the complete Sarah Jane Adventures box set on Amazon here. Filming on three … >

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How watching television before bedtime can affect your sleep

If you are having trouble while falling asleep during bedtime then make sure that you avoid watching television just before falling asleep. This is because your mind will tend to process all that you have seen and hence you will be thinking about it constantly. Also, when your brain is processing continuously, you will not … >

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Steven Moffat has considered bringing ‘true’ historical stories back to ‘Doctor Who’

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that he has “actively courted” the idea of writing a ‘true’ historical episode. In the show’s early years, historical adventures were largely fact-based and did not feature monsters or alien threats. Historical stories in the eras of William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton’s Doctors included ‘Marco Polo’, ‘The Aztecs’, ‘The Reign Of … >

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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016 shortlist revealed

The BBC has announced the much-anticipated shortlist for 2016’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. 16 contenders have been nominated for the prestigious main award, reflecting a dazzling year of sporting achievement over the past 12 months. Gabby Logan, who announced the shortlist on BBC One last week, will present this year’s show alongside Gary Lineker and … >

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