‘Doctor Who’ actor to reprise role in new spin-off ‘Class’

Another piece of casting for BBC Three’s Class has appeared online. Set in contemporary London at the fictional Coal Hill School, the eight-part Doctor Who spin-off begins filming this month. It was revealed last week that actor Greg Austin, best known for playing Gordon Selfridge in ITV’s Mr Selfridge, will play a character named Charlie … >

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New ‘Doctor Who’ season will continue to ‘reflect the modern world’

Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi has revealed that the show’s next season will be exploring more real-world issues. Last year’s season looked at extremism in ‘The Zygon Invasion’ and ‘The Zygon Inversion’, while ‘Face the Raven’ featured an alien refugee camp. Season 10 is expected to begin filming in Cardiff next month. Capaldi told LaLata … >

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Alan Partridge returns with new one-off documentary

Sky Atlantic has ordered a new State-Of-The-Nation mockumentary from Steve Coogan. Alan Partridge’s Scissored Isle will see Alan attempt to make amends after a controversial on-air incident. Leaving behind his comfortable existence and vast detached house, Alan heads to the north on a deeply personal journey of redemption. With his Land Rover and his dog, … >

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Marvel already planning third ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movie

The director of Guardians of the Galaxy has revealed that Marvel has already approached him about making another sequel. Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 is currently filming at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayette County, Georgia and the shoot is expected to continue until June. Doctor Who star Karen Gillan is returning as Nebula, alongside … >

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‘EastEnders’ star Matt Di Angelo joins ‘Ordinary Lies’ Season 2

The cast has been announced for the second season of BBC One’s Ordinary Lies. Filming has begun in Wales on six new episodes of Shameless writer Danny Brocklehurst’s acclaimed drama series from the makers of Happy Valley and Last Tango In Halifax. The first season launched on BBC One in March last year, averaging a … >

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Sky1 orders second season of ‘Stan Lee’s Lucky Man’

Stan Lee’s Lucky Man will return to Sky1 next year for a new season. An “action-packed crime drama about fate, gambling, superstition and the consequences of our actions”, the ten-part original British drama launched in January on Sky1, delivering an average cumulative audience of 1.9 million. Season 1 concluded last month and has become the … >

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‘Mr Selfridge’ actor joins new ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’

The first bit of casting has been revealed for BBC Three’s Class. Set in contemporary London at the fictional Coal Hill School, the eight-part Doctor Who spin-off begins filming in April and writer Patrick Ness has confirmed that “announcements” are on the way next week. However, eagle-eyed Twitter user @TomMar5hall has spotted that the online … >

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New details on ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’ due next week

YA author Patrick Ness has revealed that “announcements” are on the way for BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off, Class. Set in contemporary London at the fictional Coal Hill School, the eight-part series begins filming in April. Ness tweeted today: “Last full week in London for a while. I’ll be in Cardiff for a good … >

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‘Our Girl’ writer reveals hints about show’s new lead character

The creator of Our Girl has hinted that the mission in Season 2 will be “fraught [and] perilous”. Five new episodes of BBC One’s army drama are currently filming in South Africa, with Michelle Keegan replacing former star Lacey Turner in the lead role as medic Corporal Georgie Lane. “Kenya is a complicated and volatile posting … >

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