Filming has commenced on The A Word, BBC One’s new drama about a family whose youngest son is diagnosed with autism. Adapted by Occupation writer Peter Bowker from the Israeli series by Prisoners of War creator Keren Margalit, the six-part drama was commissioned last year and is described as “a funny and thought-provoking series about … >
Big Finish has officially announced that David Tennant will return as the Tenth Doctor alongside Catherine Tate as companion Donna for three new Doctor Who audio dramas next year. Big Finish executive producer Jason Haigh-Ellery commented: “I still remember the sense of joy I had when I heard that David had been asked to play … >
Comedy series Boomers will be back on BBC One with six new episodes next year. Russ Abbot, Stephanie Beacham, Philip Jackson, James Smith, Alison Steadman and Paula Wilcox have just finished filming Season 2. Written by Richard Pinto (The Kumars at No. 42), Boomers follows the ups and downs of three retired couples and launched … >
The BBC has released the official story details for the eighth episode of Doctor Who‘s new season. Written by Peter Harness (‘Kill the Moon’), ‘The Zygon Inversion’ will air at 8pm on Saturday 7 November on BBC One. The synopsis reads: “Shapeshifting Zygons are everywhere in the UK, and there is no way of knowing who … >
Doctor Who star Jenna Coleman will be joined by actors from Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures in Victoria, ITV’s major new drama series from the makers of Poldark. The eight-part drama stars Coleman as Queen Victoria and will follow her early life, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18, through … >
New storyline details have been confirmed for next year’s Absolutely Fabulous film. Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie is currently shooting on location in the UK and the south of France. Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley will return as Edina and Patsy in the new feature film, alongside the rest of the original cast, including Julia Sawalha … >
Ignore all those memes you’ve seen over the past few years, today really is the exact date that Marty and Doc went forward in time to in the second Back to the Future movie. SunLife are celebrating this occasion with a brilliant dashboard that allows fans to get an insight into what life was like … >
A brand new production of the smash hit musical comedy Hairspray arrives in Brighton next month. The production will run at Brighton Theatre Royal from Monday 30 November to Saturday 12 December. The cast includes Tony Maudsley (Benidorm) as Edna Turnblad, Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Chicago) as Velma Von Tussle, Peter Duncan (Tumble) as Wilbur … >
Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley have started filming the long-awaited Absolutely Fabulous film. The pair will return as the iconic Edina and Patsy in the new feature film, alongside the rest of the original cast, including Julia Sawalha as Saffy, Jane Horrocks as Bubble and June Whitfield as Mother. The cast will apparently be joined … >
Gugu Mbatha-Raw has reportedly signed up for a role in an upcoming Star Wars movie. The actress played Martha’s sister Tish Jones in the 2007 season of Doctor Who and is now best known for her roles in the 2013 movie Belle. Directed by Rian Johnson (Looper), Episode VIII will begin filming next year and is … >