‘Doctor Who’ exec Moffat reveals if David Tennant’s Meta-Crisis Doctor could return

Steven Moffat has dashed he hopes of fans still hoping that David Tennant’s cloned Doctor could return in Doctor Who. Last seen in 2008’s ‘Journey’s End’ heading off with Rose Tyler in Pete’s World, the Meta-Crisis Doctor was a Time Lord/human hybrid, resulting from the Tenth Doctor’s aborted regeneration at the end of ‘The Stolen Earth’ and featuring DNA sampled … >

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‘Death In Paradise’ preview: Season 6 will begin in January

The first details have been released for the new season of Death In Paradise. The crime drama’s sixth season began filming on the French island of Guadeloupe in August and will open with a two-hour special featuring scenes set and filmed in the UK for the first time. My Family star Kris Marshall is back as DI Humphrey Goodman in eight … >

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Russell Howard signs two-year deal for new Sky1 show

Russell Howard will write and star in a new series for Sky 1 next year. A two-year deal will see the comedian present a 14-part weekly series, filmed in front of a live studio audience. A pilot episode, not for broadcast, will be shot in December. Russell Howard commented: “I am delighted to be making this … >

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‘Class’ director is joining ‘Doctor Who’ for new season eps

Another director has been revealed for the new season of Doctor Who. Following last week’s news that Charles Palmer (‘Smith and Jones’, ‘Human Nature’) and Daniel Nettheim (‘The Zygon Invasion’) are both returning to direct episodes, it has now emerged that Wayne Yip will make his Doctor Who debut helming upcoming Season 10 episodes. Yip has experience … >

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New story hints revealed for ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas ep: Who is The Ghost?

The BBC has revealed new storyline information for this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special. ‘The Return of Doctor Mysterio’ will air on Sunday 25 December on BBC One. Written by showrunner Steven Moffat and directed by Ed Bazalgette (Poldark), the episode will be 60 minutes long. The official synopsis reads: “This Christmas sees The Doctor join … >

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‘Alice in Wonderland’ dances in to Brighton in January

Ballet Theatre UK will return to Brighton in January with a new ballet based on Lewis Carroll’s much-loved children’s books, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. With its whimsical flights of the imagination, eclectic music and joyful dance, Alice in Wonderland will be performed on Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January at Brighton Dome Concert … >

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Circus sensation ‘Catch Me! (Attrape Moi)’ comes to Brighton

The first performances in England by Quebec’s hottest new circus crew will take place next month. Circus sensation Catch Me! (Attrape Moi) will be at Brighton Dome from Monday 26 December until Friday 30 December, featuring six high-flying, fearless performers in a crowd-pleasing display of athleticism and showmanship. Buy tickets online here. With a nomination for Unique … >

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Jessica Raine joins cast of ‘Silk’ writer’s new BBC One drama ‘The Last Post’

BBC One has announced the cast for Silk creator Peter Moffat’s new ‘60s drama The Last Post. The six-part series will be led by Jessica Raine‎ (Call The Midwife), Jessie Buckley (War and Peace), Amanda Drew (Broadchurch), Ben Miles (Coupling) and Stephen Campbell Moore (The Go-Between), alongside newcomer Jeremy Neumark-Jones. Based on writer Peter Moffat’s … >

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Miriam Margolyes to star in new BBC Four sitcom ‘Bucket’

BBC Four has announced the commission of new “bittersweet comedy” series Bucket. Written by and starring Frog Stone, the four 30-minute episodes will co-star Miriam Margolyes as her madcap mother. Shane Allen, Controller, Comedy Commissioning, commented: “Miriam Margolyes gives her comedy masterclass in growing old disgracefully. This is a raucous, ribald and irreverent charting of … >

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Moffat won’t return to ‘Doctor Who’ after he leaves: ‘Once I’m done, I’m done’

Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat has revealed that it’s unlikely he’ll write for the show again once he departs as showrunner next year. Moffat’s final season of Doctor Who has been filming in Cardiff since June and will begin airing on BBC One in April 2017. Here’s everything we know so far about Season 10. Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall will … >

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