BBC One has announced a new multi-part adaptation of David Nicholls’ acclaimed novel Us. The best-selling book tells the story of Douglas and Connie Petersen, a couple whose marriage is on the rocks, and will be adapted by British playwright Nick Payne. Author David Nicholls commented: “I couldn’t be happier that Us has found a home with … >
EastEnders writer Tony Jordan has written a new BBC One film about the life of Barbara Windsor. The one-off 90-minute drama “will tell the heart-warming story of Barbara Windsor, the Cockney kid with a dazzling smile and talent to match.” The official synopsis reads: “Preparing to perform in the theatre that evening, Babs takes us on a journey … >
The A Word will return to BBC One for a second season. The BBC announced today that six new 60-minute episodes have been commissioned. Adapted by Occupation writer Peter Bowker from the Israeli series by Prisoners of War creator Keren Margalit, The A Word launched on BBC One in March. Writer Peter Bowker commented: “I am delighted that the … >
BBC Two has today announced the commission of a further two seasons of Peaky Blinders. Created and written by Steven Knight, the epic 1920s Birmingham-based gangster show launched on BBC Two in September 2013. The third season is currently airing at 9pm on Thursday nights, starring Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory and Paul Anderson. > Buy the complete Season 1-2 box set on … >
Scenes for the new season of Sherlock are apparently going to be shot in Marrakesh. Production on the fourth season of Sherlock began in Cardiff last month, with the first episode now complete and the second episode under way. Filming will begin soon in the Moroccan city, HuffPost Maroc reports. > Here’s everything we know about Season 4 so far. It was announced … >
Steven Moffat has responded to a fan’s query about the identity of the mystery lady in the barn in last year’s Doctor Who finale. A scene set on the Doctor’s home planet of Gallifrey, in the barn that was first seen in ‘The Day of the Doctor’, features an elderly lady finding Peter Capaldi’s Doctor and warning that … >
Today marks exactly twelve years since it was announced to the press that Billie Piper was going to be the new Doctor Who companion. Piper was best known at the time as the late-’90s teen pop star behind the Number 1 hit songs ‘Because We Want To’ and ‘Girlfriend’. Since leaving Doctor Who in 2006 she has gone on to … >
Can you believe it’s almost a decade since Rose Tyler’s time as a regular companion on Doctor Who came to an end? ‘Doomsday’ aired on 8 July 2006 and if that makes you feel really old then it turns out you’re not the only one… Actress Billie Piper told DS: “I go and meet the fans sometimes at these … >
It’s sadly been confirmed that Damien, the new US series based on classic ’70s horror film The Omen, won’t be back for a second season. From the makers of The Walking Dead and The Shield, the ten-part first season launched in March on A&E, the US home of Bates Motel and The Returned, but received disappointing ratings. > … >
The second season of Shameless creator Paul Abbott’s police procedural drama No Offence has begun filming. Joanna Scanlan (DI Vivienne Deering), Elaine Cassidy (DC Dinah Kowalska) and Alexandra Roach (DS Joy Freers) will be back for seven new 60-minute episodes this autumn on Channel 4. Also returning are DC Spike (Will Mellor), Miller (Paul Ritter), PC Stuart … >