‘Humans’ writers tease Hawkins family return in Season 2

The writers of Channel 4’s Humans have revealed bringing the Hawkins family back next season will be a “big challenge”. The new sci-fi drama’s first season concluded earlier this month. > Order Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Filming on eight new episodes will begin next year. Executive producer Sam Vincent told TV Line: “We … >

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‘Cucumber’ stars join ‘Happy Valley’ cast for Season 2

Cucumber stars Julie Hesmondhalgh, Con O’Neill and Vincent Franklin will join Sarah Lancashire in the new season of Happy Valley. Six new episodes of Sally Wainwright’s drama will air on BBC One in 2016. The first season of Happy Valley pulled in a weekly consolidated audience of almost 8 million and an average overnight audience of … >

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‘Blackadder’ return is ‘on the cards’, says star

Sir Tony Robinson has revealed that Blackadder might be coming back for a brand new season. The classic sitcom ran on BBC One for four seasons between 1985 and 1989, followed by a number of one-off specials. Robinson, who played Baldrick, told The Sun: “I do think a new series of Blackadder is on the … >

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Two more returning ‘Doctor Who’ monsters confirmed for new season

In addition to the Zygons and Daleks, the new season of Doctor Who will include appearances from two of the show’s more recent monster creations too. SPOILERS BELOW             This year’s adventures will feature the return the Judoon and the Hath, reports the Daily Star. The Judoon made their debut … >

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Steven Moffat’s hints for every episode of ‘Doctor Who’ Season 9

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has provided some teasing hints for each story in the show’s new season. The episodic preview features in the new issue of SFX magazine (out now). Do check out the magazine for their full exclusive Season 9 coverage.   Episodes 1 & 2 “It features lots of Daleks and this … >

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Peter Capaldi to star on his own in ‘Doctor Who’ single-hander episode

The new season of Doctor Who will feature the show’s first ever episode with only one actor. The first instalment of Season 9’s two-part finale will be a single-hander with just Peter Capaldi and no other cast members, the Daily Star reports. Executive producer Brian Minchin commented: “Doctor Who has always been about taking risks. … >

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Found-footage ‘Doctor Who’ episode confirmed

The new season of Doctor Who will reportedly feature a story told entirely using “old phone and camcorder footage”. Shot in the style of found-footage movies like Paranormal Activity and The Blair Witch Project, the episode will apparently involve “the Time Lord’s followers filming their attempts to fight a monster”, the Daily Star says. Executive … >

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‘Doctor Who’ writer Moffat teases ‘movie-sized’ opener for Season 9

Steven Moffat has described the two-part story which opens the new season of Doctor Who as “a blockbuster”. Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman return as the Doctor and Clara on Saturday 19 September on BBC One in ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’. The story’s concluding part, ‘The Witch’s Familiar’, will air the following weekend. Speaking to Doctor … >

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Create your own ‘Doctor Who’ adventure with ‘Mission Dalek’

The BBC has launched a new creative project online for Doctor Who fans. ‘Mission Dalek’ also gives UK residents the chance to win a trip to the Doctor Who set and meet Peter Capaldi next month. Watch the launch video… The official Doctor Who website says: “Lost in space and time without his TARDIS, the … >

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‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ starts filming

Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has begun shooting at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden. Directed by David Yates, who helmed the last four Harry Potter movies, the all new adventure is set in the wizarding world created by JK Rowling, who has made her screenwriting debut. The script was inspired … >

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