Peter Capaldi has revealed that he hasn’t yet been invited to be in BBC Three’s upcoming Doctor Who spin-off, Class. Set in contemporary London at the fictional Coal Hill School, the eight-part series by acclaimed YA author Patrick Ness is due to begin filming soon. Asked if he’ll be appearing in Class as the Doctor, … >
Mr Selfridge actress Katherine Kelly will star in ITV’s new ‘domestic horror’ drama from the makers of Unforgotten. Created by The Politician’s Husband writer Paula Milne, Him tells the story of a 17-year-old boy and “as he struggles not to lose his humanity and control his supernatural power.” The three-part series begins filming in suburban … >
Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi says there are several monsters from the show’s classic era that he’d like to see return. In his two seasons as the Doctor so far, the actor has taken on the Daleks, the Cybermen, Davros, the Zygons and the Master (now regenerated as Missy). > Order the complete Season 9 … >
Further casting has been announced for BBC One’s new investigative drama, New Blood. Created and written by Anthony Horowitz (Foyle’s War, Collision), the seven one-hour episodes will show “a unique side of modern London, through the eyes of two outsiders.” Joining Mark Strepan (The Mill) and Ben Tavassoli (No Offence) are Mark Addy (Atlantis), Anna … >
The writing team has been announced for McMafia, BBC One’s epic new drama set in the international crime world. Created by screenwriter and director Hossein Amini (Drive, Snow White And The Huntsman) and James Watkins (The Woman in Black, Eden Lake), the series is being produced by Cuba Pictures, the makers of BBC One’s Jonathan … >
The creator of London Spy has discussed the possibility of the spy drama returning. The five-part series launched on BBC Two in November, starring Ben Whishaw, Jim Broadbent, Charlotte Rampling and Edward Holcroft, London Spy told the story of a chance romance between two people from very different worlds, one from the headquarters of the … >
It’s perhaps an unlikely contender for hottest craze of 2016, but it looks like bingo is set to see a huge resurgence in popularity this year. Being touted by commentators as the latest hip pursuit, bingo is gaining a new cool reputation thanks to alternative nights, such as London’s provocatively named ‘Rebel Bingo’. With The … >
It’s been confirmed that Class, BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off, will air in the US on BBC America. Set in contemporary London at the show’s Coal Hill School, the eight 45-minute episodes will commence filming in and around Wales soon. Class will begin on BBC America later this year, Variety reports. The official synopsis … >
Joivan Wade has joined the cast of EastEnders as a recast Jordan Johnson. The character of Denise Fox’s step-son in the BBC One soap was previously played by Michael-Joel David from 2008 until 2010, when Jordan left to live with his aunt Gloria. The role will now be played by Joivan Wade, best known as … >
The writer of Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York will adapt E.M. Forster’s classic novel Howards End for BBC One this year. Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and playwright Kenneth Lonergan commented: “I’m very proud to have been entrusted with this adaptation of Howards End for the BBC. The book belongs to millions of readers past and present; … >