The writer of Our Girl has hinted that actor Ben Aldridge could return as Captain Charles James in the second season. It was announced at the weekend that BBC One’s army drama will return for five new episodes in 2016, but with former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan replacing Lacey Turner in the lead role. … >
ITV has announced further casting for their new one-off drama about Sir Winston Churchill set in the 1950s. Churchill’s Secret is based on Jonathan Smith’s recently published book, The Churchill Secret: KBO, and adapted by Stewart Harcourt (Treasure Island). Joining the previously announced Michael Gambon (Harry Potter) as Churchill and Lindsay Duncan (Birdman) as Clementine … >
EastEnders actress Lacey Turner has commented on her departure from BBC One’s Our Girl. The army drama will return for a second season in 2016, it was announced yesterday. However, former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan will replace Turner in the lead role. Lacey Turner, who has played Stacey Branning in EastEnders since 2004, responded: “I … >
Who Do You Think You Are? returns to BBC One this summer, with Sherlock writer/actor Mark Gatiss amongst the line-up. The genealogy show’s 12th season will also see Last Tango In Halifax stars Sir Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid delving in to their family trees, alongside Great British Bake off presenter Paul Hollywood, modelling legend … >
BBC One has ordered a new season of army drama Our Girl. However, former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan will replace Lacey Turner in the lead role. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Starring Turner as medic Molly Dawes alongside Ben Aldridge and Game of Thrones actor Iwan Rheon, the first season concluded … >
Bryan Fuller has revealed that he hopes to collaborate with Mark Gatiss on a project at some point. The Hannibal showrunner told Den of Geek: “I adore him. I have such a crush on that man.” Fuller has previously worked on Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies and Heroes, while Gatiss is best known for writing … >
Michelle Gomez has revealed that Missy is “up to no good” again in the new season of Doctor Who. The Scottish actress returns as the latest incarnation of the Master in the opening two episodes of Season 9, ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ and ‘The Witch’s Familiar’. Gomez told Daily Record: “I can’t tell you much, I’m … >
Gemma Chan has revealed that Channel 4’s new sci-fi drama Humans may continue beyond its initial run of episodes. The new eight-part series, which began last weekend, is set in a world with life-like humanoids called ‘Synths’. > Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1. Chan told Den of Geek: “There are definitely still areas … >
Sky Atlantic has renewed Penny Dreadful for a third season. Created, written and executive produced by Skyfall writer John Logan, the period horror drama launched in May 2014 and Season 2 is currently airing in the UK at 9pm on Tuesday nights on Sky Atlantic. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. A co-production … >
Torchwood star John Barrowman has revealed that he still fully expects to return to Doctor Who at some point. Speaking to Ipswich Star to promote his first full UK tour in four years, Barrowman commented: “The popularity of Captain Jack has not decreased around the world, it’s actually gotten stronger and we’re doing some audio … >