‘DCI Banks’ Season 5 confirmed

Crime drama DCI Banks will return to ITV next year for its “grittiest” season so far. Six new episodes of the contemporary detective series have been commissioned by ITV. Stephen Tompkinson (Wild At Heart) will reprise his role as DCI Alan Banks alongside Andrea Lowe (Monroe) as DS Annie Cabbot and Caroline Catz (Doc Martin) … >

Posted Filed under

‘Chewing Gum’ returning to E4 for second season

E4 has commissioned a new season of Chewing Gum. Actress, writer, playwright, singer and poet Michaela Coel will return for six new 30-minute episodes next year. The comedy’s first season launched on E4 in October. Michaela Coel commented: “The love and support for my Chewing Gum baby has been overwhelming and I can’t wait to … >

Posted Filed under

‘Luther’ creator writing ‘pre-apocalyptic crime drama’ for BBC One

BBC One has announced the commission of a new six-part drama from the creator of Luther. Written by Neil Cross, Hard Sun is described as a “pre-apocalyptic crime drama set in contemporary London”. Polly Hill, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, commented: “I am thrilled that BBC One is the home for Neil Cross’s new original … >

Posted Filed under

BBC Three orders third season of ‘Uncle’

BBC Three has announced the recommission of Uncle. Starring Nick Helm and Elliot Speller-Gillot, the hit comedy will return for seven new 30-minute episodes. Nick Helm commented: “Uncle is more than a show about an unconventional family unit. The whole production is like a family, from Russell on sound and Terry on Rocky Road duties, … >

Posted Filed under

BBC announces new programmes with David Attenborough for 2016

The BBC has revealed details of two brand new Natural History programmes for BBC One and BBC Two with Sir David Attenborough for next year. BBC One’s Inspiring Attenborough: Sir David At 90 will feature a special one-off interview with David to mark his 90th birthday next year. Recorded in front of a studio audience, … >

Posted Filed under

‘It’ll Be Alright on the Night’ returns this Christmas

Griff Rhys Jones will present an all-new collection of never-seen-before outtakes from the world of TV and film next month. It’ll Be Alright on the Night is back for a one-off episode at 9pm on Wednesday 30 December on ITV. This latest edition of the long-running bloopers compilation will feature stars including Dame Helen Mirren, … >

Posted Filed under

Sky1 announces cast for adventure drama ‘Hooten and the Lady’

Michael Landes (Love Soup) and Ophelia Lovibond (Guardians of the Galaxy) will lead the cast of Sky1’s Hooten and The Lady. An original drama commission for Sky1, Hooten and The Lady sees Hustle creator Tony Jordan head up a writing team which includes co-creators James Payne, Sarah Phelps, Jeff Povey and Richard Zajdlic. Showrunner Tony … >

Posted Filed under

Tom Hardy begins filming new BBC One drama ‘Taboo’

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight’s major new BBC One series Taboo has started filming in London this week. Starring Tom Hardy (Mad Max: Fury Road) in the lead role, the eight-part drama is directed by Kristoffer Nyholm (The Killing). Taboo sees Hardy play James Keziah Delaney, who returns to 1814 London after 10 years in … >

Posted Filed under

Netflix is bringing back ‘Lost in Space’

Netflix has reportedly landed Legendary TV’s new remake of Lost In Space. Irwin Allen’s cult US TV classic ran for 83 episodes between 1965 and 1968. Netflix’s Lost In Space project is described as “an epic but grounded science fiction saga focusing on a young explorer family from earth lost in an alien universe and the … >

Posted Filed under