Geordie funnyman Ross Noble will bring his new comedy show Brain Dump to venues across the UK next autumn. The king of improvisational comedy begins his 15th UK tour in September 2016, running through until December 2016. Tickets will go on sale at 10am tomorrow morning on Ticketmaster. > Take a look at the full … >
The makers of Poldark are working on a major new TV adaptation of The War Of The Worlds. Mammoth Screen’s project is reportedly set to coincide with the expiration of the copyright on HG Wells’ novel in December 2016. Doctor Who writer Peter Harness (‘Kill the Moon’, ‘The Zygon Invasion’) is apparently developing a mini-series … >
Tom Hughes will star as Prince Albert alongside Jenna Coleman in ITV’s major new drama series Victoria. The 29-year-old British actor starred in BBC Two’s spy drama The Game earlier this year, written by Doctor Who writer Toby Whithouse. ITV’s new eight-part drama from the makers of Poldark follows the early life of Queen Victoria (Doctor … >
Sky Atlantic has announced the commission of a new comedy series from Julia Davis, the creator of Human Remains, Nighty Night and Hunderby. Robin’s Test follows a group of couples on a birthday camping trip to Dorset. The six-part series will star Julia Davis, Rufus Jones (W1A), Vicki Pepperdine (Together), Steve Pemberton (Inside No.9), Jonathan Cake … >
BBC One has commissioned a sixth season of Call the Midwife, before the fifth season has even begun airing. Taking the nuns and midwives into 1962, Season 6 will consist of a Christmas special in 2016 followed by eight 60-minute episodes in early 2017. > Buy the complete Season 1-4 box set on Amazon. Call … >
BBC Two announced the commission of Upstart Crow, a new comedy about the life of William Shakespeare written by Ben Elton. David Mitchell (Peep Show) will star as Shakespeare in the six-part series, which is part of the BBC Shakespeare Festival 2016. The cast also includes Harry Enfield (Harry & Paul) as Will’s dad, John … >
Neil Gaiman has revealed plans to bring Mervyn Peake’s of Gormenghast novels to the big screen for the first time. Gaiman tweeted yesterday: “Tomorrow we start talking to studios, and will soon find out which of them wants to make Mervyn Peake’s wonderful Gormenghast as a movie.” Peake’s three Gormenghast novels were originally published between … >
The UK release date for next year’s Absolutely Fabulous film has been confirmed. The seven-week shoot recently wrapped on location in the UK and the south of France. Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie will arrive in UK cinemas on Friday 1 July 2016. > Buy the complete Absolutely Fabulous box set on Amazon. Jennifer Saunders and … >
ITV has revealed the first hints for what to expect in the brand new season of Cold Feet. The BAFTA-winning comedy-drama will be back for eight new episodes in 2016, with original cast members James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris, John Thomson and Fay Ripley all returning. The official synopsis reads: “It’s been 13 years … >
Jonathan Ross will host a star-studded TV event celebrating Downton Abbey later this month. The one-hour special is described as “the definitive insight into the world’s most popular drama” and will feature unprecedented behind the scenes access from cast and crew. BAFTA Celebrates Downton Abbey airs at 9pm on Monday 21 December on ITV. Highlights … >