A fifth season of ITV detective drama DCI Banks has started filming in Yorkshire. Stephen Tompkinson (Wild At Heart) will reprise his role as DCI Alan Banks alongside Andrea Lowe (Monroe) as DS Annie Cabbot and Caroline Catz (Doc Martin) as DI Helen Morton. Joining the regulars in the six new episodes are Samuel Anderson (Doctor Who) as Vince, the … >
The cast of BBC One’s The A Word are keen to reprise their roles in a second season. Adapted by Occupation writer Peter Bowker from the Israeli series by Prisoners of War creator Keren Margalit, the six-part autism drama launched on BBC One last month. The cast includes Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who), Lee Ingleby (Our Zoo), … >
The Prince t-shirt worn by new Doctor Who companion Pearl Mackie in her introduction video wasn’t actually a planned tribute to the late musician. It turns out that the ‘Friend from the Future’ minisode, which aired yesterday on BBC One, was in fact filmed over a week before the American singer died on 21 April. The show’s brand manager … >
New Doctor Who star Pearl Mackie has revealed that her first impression of her character was that she’s “wicked”. She was officially revealed this evening as the new Doctor Who companion, Bill. Mackie commented: “Reading the script at the audition I thought Bill was wicked. Fantastically written, cool, strong, sharp, a little bit vulnerable with a bit of geekiness … >
Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi has praised the “zest and charm” of his new co-star, Pearl Mackie. The actress was officially revealed this evening as the new Doctor Who companion, Bill. Capaldi commented: “It is a genuine delight to welcome Pearl Mackie to Doctor Who.” He added: “A fine, fine actress with a wonderful zest and charm, she’s … >
Pearl Mackie has been officially revealed as the new Doctor Who companion. The actress will join the show in 2017 as a character named Bill. The announcement was made live exclusively on BBC One during half time of the FA Cup semi-final MOTD Live: Everton vs Manchester United this evening. Mackie commented: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining the Doctor … >
Production has started this week in Toronto, Canada on the new TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. Ths series has been developed by Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller and Michael Green (Heroes) for Starz with Gaiman. The 10-episode first season’s cast is led by Ricky Whittle (The 100) as Shadow Moon, alongside Ian McShane (Deadwood) as Mr. Wednesday, … >
It looks like 2017 might be the year of Sherlock vs Sherlock, as Robert Downey Jr. announces that a third movie in his Sherlock Holmes franchise is happening. Chatting to Shortlist as part of the press tour for Captain America: Civil War (which features Sherlock star Martin Freeman), the Iron Man actor revealed: “We’ll attempt to make one this year.” He … >
Filming has begun this week on BBC Three’s latest new sitcom, Fleabag. The six-part comedy series is a adapted by Crashing writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge from her award-winning Edinburgh play. She also stars in the title role as Fleabag, “a dry-witted, angry, cash-strapped, grief-riddled, porn-watching young woman trying to come to terms with a recent tragedy.” Waller-Bridge … >
Channel 4 has announced several additions to the cast of Humans for the second season, including Carrie-Anne Moss. The American actress, recently seen in Netflix series Marvel’s Jessica Jones, will be joined by Sam Palladio (Nashville), Marshall Allman (True Blood), Sonya Cassidy (The Paradise) and Letitia Wright (Banana). The second season of Humans began filming last week, with Gemma … >