BBC One has announced the cast for Billionaire Boy, the channel’s fourth dramatisation of a David Walliams book. The hour-long adaptation begins filming this week in Sheffield and Rotherham. Billionaire Boy is the story of Len, who makes a billion from inventing a new toilet roll, and his 12-year-old son Joe (Elliot Sprakes) who appears … >
The writer of BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off, Class, has chatted about why he wanted to be involved in the series. Set in contemporary London at the show’s Coal Hill School, the eight 45-minute episodes will begin filming in and around Wales next spring. Writer Patrick Ness tweeted last night: “It’s too early to … >
The future of the Terminator franchise is looking bleak after the disappointing reaction to this summer’s reboot. Featuring Doctor Who star Matt Smith alongside Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) as Sarah Connor, Jai Courtney (A Good Day to Die Hard) as Kyle Reese and Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty) as John Connor, Terminator Genisys was … >
The BBC has released the official story details for the fifth episode of Doctor Who‘s new season, which features Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams in a guest role. Written by Jamie Mathieson (‘Flatline’) with showrunner Steven Moffat, ‘The Girl Who Died’ will air at 8.20pm on Saturday 17 October on BBC One. The synopsis … >
BBC Three has announced the commission of Class, a new Doctor Who spin-off from acclaimed YA author Patrick Ness. Set in contemporary London at the show’s Coal Hill School, the eight 45-minute episodes will begin filming in and around Wales next spring. The official synopsis reads: “Incredible dangers are breaking through the walls of time … >
Greg Davies will return to Channel 4 for a new season of Man Down next year. The sitcom launched in October 2013 and follows Dan (Greg Davies), “a childish idiot trapped in an adult’s life whose world is consistently staggering towards collapse”. Writer and star Greg Davies commented: “I’m so thrilled that Channel 4 want … >
Priscilla Queen of the Desert returns to Theatre Royal Brighton next month, starring Blue’s Duncan James as Tick. Producer David Ian commented: “I am absolutely thrilled that audiences have demanded more of Priscilla! The reaction the show gets at theatres everywhere is something I’ve never witnessed before – it is truly a party not to … >
Luther star Idris Elba has revealed that there is a “slightly different twist” to his character in Star Trek Beyond. Featuring the Thor: The Dark World actor as its main villain, the thirteen Star Trek movie – and the third in the rebooted franchise – is currently filming, directed by Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 3-6). … >
Jenna Coleman has revealed that the sexuality of her Doctor Who character Clara is “open to interpretation”. Speaking at Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo in Canada at the weekend, Coleman was asked if Clara is bisexual. The audience member cited Clara’s line in ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ that Jane Austen is “a phenomenal kisser’” and Oswin’s … >
Gotham star Sean Pertwee has revealed that he would not feel comfortable recreating his father’s iconic Doctor Who role. Jon Pertwee, Sean’s father, played the Third Doctor from 1970 until 1974. Asked if he’d be interested in appearing in Doctor Who, Pertwee told Den of Geek: “I’ve never been asked.” The British actor went on … >