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 … >
The third season of The Fall has started production in Belfast. Created, written and directed by Allan Cubitt, the psychological thriller’s final chapter will see Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan return as Detective Superintendent Gibson and Paul Spector. Season 2 concluded on BBC Two in December 2014, with 3.6 million viewers tuning in. > Buy … >
Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi has hinted that the next season could be his final run of episodes as the Doctor. The actor joined the show in 2013 as the Twelfth Doctor, with a brief cameo in ‘The Day of the Doctor’ before making his first proper appearance in ‘The Time of the Doctor’. Capaldi … >
BBC One has announced the commission of a “bold new version” of The Woman in White. Written in 1859, The Woman in White is Wilkie Collins’ fifth published novel and was previously adapted by the BBC in 1997, starring Andrew Lincoln and Tara FitzGerald. > Buy the book on Amazon. The new four-part adaptation will … >
Doctor Who star Alex Kingston has revealed that she believes “the Doctor has to be a guy.” The Arrow actress returned as River Song last week in this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, ‘The Husbands of River Song’. > Order ‘The Husbands of River Song’ on DVD on Amazon. > Order ‘The Husbands of River … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has admitted that finding his replacement has become “a big problem.” Steven Moffat has been showrunner since 2010’s Season 5 and will return for Season 10, although there have been reports that this will not be airing next year. > Buy the complete Season 9 box set on DVD on … >
Josh Widdicombe’s BBC Three sitcom Josh will return for a new six-part season next year. Written by Widdicombe with Tom Craine, the comedy series follows Josh and two mates – Elis James as Owen and Beattie Edmondson as Kate – living in a flatshare. Josh Widdicombe commented: “Writing and making Josh was the best job … >
Doctor Who star Alex Kingston has discussed the possibility of signing up for a full season as the show’s regular companion. The Arrow actress made her Doctor Who debut as River Song in 2008’s ‘Silence in the Library’ and returns to the role in this year’s Christmas special, ‘The Husbands of River Song’. > Order … >