ITV has announced the commission of a new drama series about the early days of the Ann Summers party plan business. Set in the early 1980s, Brief Encounters begins filming next month and is inspired by chapters in Jacqueline Gold’s memoir, Good Vibrations. The six-part series is created and written by Fay Rusling and Oriane … >
ITV has announced the commission of a new drama series set in 1940, from the makers of Wallander and DCI Banks. The Halcyon will tell the story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel at the centre of London society, through the prism of war and the impact it has on families, politics, relationships … >
BBC Two has announced a new travel documentary series, The Real Marigold Hotel. Inspired by the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movies, the three 60-minute episodes will document the authentic experience of eight famous senior citizens as they head to India on an experimental adventure. The all-star line-up includes Doctor Who actor Sylvester McCoy, actress Miriam … >
The makers of Downton Abbey are “keen” to reunite the cast for a big-screen spin-off. The period drama concluded last month with a feature-length Christmas special following six seasons. > Buy the complete Season 1-6 box set on Amazon. Executive producer Gareth Neame told Deadline: “I’m glad about the movie question because it replaces the … >
The latest James Bond movie will be out to own next month. Spectre arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on Monday 22 February, and on Digital HD™ on Friday 19 February. > Order Spectre on Blu-ray on Amazon. > Order Spectre on DVD on Amazon. Daniel Craig’s fourth adventure as 007 was released in cinemas last … >
Doctor Who star Paul McGann is open the idea of returning as the Eighth Doctor “every now and again.” The actor made his debut as the Time Lord nearly 20 years ago in 1996’s ‘TV Movie’ and reprised the role in 2013’s minisode ‘The Night of the Doctor’, which earned 2.5 million views across YouTube, … >
Charlie Higson has confirmed the rumours that Jekyll and Hyde will not be returning for a second season. It was reported yesterday that ITV had axed the fantasy adventure drama following disappointing ratings, after last month’s final episode attracted just 1.8m viewers. Inspired by The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert … >
ITV has apparently axed Jekyll and Hyde following disappointing ratings for its first season. Created by Charlie Higson (The Fast Show) and inspired by The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, the ten-part action adventure drama launched in October with 4.3m (18.9%) viewers. However, the final episode last month … >
Banished writer Jimmy McGovern will return to the BBC with Broken. The six-part drama series is described as a “State of the Nation piece.” Jimmy McGovern and producer Colin McKeown commented: “We are both proud and privileged to be producing this new six-part primetime drama series for the BBC written by Jimmy McGovern from our … >
BBC One has announced the commission of Press, a new drama series set in the world of newspapers. Written by Doctor Foster creator Mike Bartlett, the six 60-minute episodes will explore the news industry’s past riven by hacking scandals, its present at the mercy of the digital age and the 24 hour news cycle, its … >