’90s ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Downtime’ is coming to DVD

Downtime, a British sci-fi movie set in the Doctor Who universe will finally arrive on DVD next month. Originally released on video in 1995, the 70-minute adventure sees Nicholas Courtney, Elisabeth Sladen, Deborah Watling and Jack Watling reprise their roles as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, Sarah Jane Smith, Victoria Waterfield, Professor Edward Travers respectively. Downtime is released … >

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‘Doctor Who’ story synopsis revealed for ‘The Zygon Invasion’

The BBC has released the official story details for the seventh episode of Doctor Who‘s new season, which features the return of Ingrid Oliver as Osgood. Written by Peter Harness (‘Kill the Moon’), ‘The Zygon Invasion’ will air at 8.15pm on Saturday 31 October on BBC One. The synopsis reads: “The Zygons, a race of shapeshifting … >

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Stephen Fry is leaving ‘QI’

Stephen Fry has announced that is is stepping down as the host of BBC Two’s QI. His retirement comes after more than 180 episodes, as the show reaches halfway through the alphabet in the upcoming ‘M’ season. Stephen Fry commented: “For thirteen years I had one of the best jobs on television. Behind the camera … >

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Helena Bonham-Carter to star in Nick Hornby’s first TV drama

About a Boy writer Nick Hornby is adapting Nina Stibbe’s award-winning book Love, Nina for BBC One. Helena Bonham-Carter (Harry Potter, Suffragette) will lead the cast of the five 30-minute episodes. Love, Nina is a fictionalised adaptation of author Nina Stibbe’s letters home to her sister and is described as “a charming, laugh-out-loud culture clash … >

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Feature-length ‘Doctor Who’ specials in 2016?

Doctor Who could apparently air in the form of “feature-length specials” in 2016 instead of a regular season. The reports follow previous rumours in Private Eye in August that “there will be no full series of Doctor Who in 2016″ due to showrunner Steven Moffat’s Sherlock commitments. The Mirror now claims that “worried BBC chiefs … >

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‘Wolfblood’ writer confirms main cast departures

The creator of CBBC’s Wolfblood has announced that several key cast members will not be returning in the new season. Season 4 began filming in Newcastle/Gateshead earlier this month. Wolfblood writer Debbie Moon confirmed the news on her blog: “The big news is: after three wonderful seasons, Bobby Lockwood (Rhydian), Kedar Williams-Stirling (Tom) and Louisa … >

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‘Doctor Who’ story synopsis revealed for ‘The Woman Who Lived’

The BBC has released the official story details for the sixth episode of Doctor Who‘s new season, which features Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams in a guest role. Written by Catherine Tregenna (Torchwood), ‘The Woman Who Lived’ will air at 8.20pm on Saturday 24 October on BBC One. The synopsis reads: “England, 1651. The … >

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John Hurt returns as The War Doctor in new Big Finish audios

Big Finish has announced twelve new full-cast Doctor Who audio plays featuring John Hurt as The War Doctor. Hurt’s Doctor was introduced in 2013’s ‘The Name of the Doctor’ and featured alongside the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors in the 50th anniversary special, ‘The Day of the Doctor’. Big Finish executive producer Jason Haigh-Ellery commented: “I … >

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Sky Living acquires three new hit US dramas

Sky Living has announced the addition of Blindspot, The Catch and Limitless to the channel’s line-up of US dramas. The shows will join the likes of Scandal, Elementary, The Blacklist, Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds and Bones on Sky Living this autumn/winter. Julia Barry, Director of Sky Living, commented: “At Sky Living, we know how passionate … >

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New cast announced for ‘Wolfblood’ Season 4

Several new cast members have been announced for the next season of Wolfblood. 12 new half-hour episodes began filming in Newcastle/Gateshead last week and will air on CBBC in 2016. The BBC has promised “a fresh new look and cast” in Season 4, with “a new, urban backdrop”. Former wild wolfblood Jana (Leona Vaughan) will … >

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