The BBC has revealed that Jemma Redgrave will return for another two episodes in the new season of Doctor Who. In addition to her return in Season 9’s opening two-parter, a new video on the show’s official website confirms that Redgrave will be back again as Kate Stewart in Episode 7 and Episode 8. The … >
Doctor Who‘s executive producer has revealed that fans will learn more about Missy’s history with the Doctor in the new season. Missy will return in Season 9’s two-part opener, ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ and ‘The Witch’s Familiar’. Speaking to SFX in the magazine’s new issue (on sale now), Brian Minchin teased: “Missy is brilliant, and having … >
Doctor Who‘s executive producer has promised “bigger adventures” in the new season. Speaking to SFX in the magazine’s new issue (on sale now), Brian Minchin teased: “This series we’re telling the next stage of the adventure. It’s the glory years of Peter Capaldi’s Doctor and Clara.” He added: “As you saw in the finale and … >
The new season of Doctor Who apparently consists of 12 episodes, followed by a Christmas special. A recent press release from BBC Books confirms the format for Season 9, Blogtor Who reports. Last year’s Season 8 also ran for 12 episodes and a Christmas special, although opener ‘Deep Breath’ was a feature-length episode. It has … >
Poldark star Aidan Turner has speculated that the show could continue for several more seasons. The period drama’s first season concluded on Sunday night and is released on DVD on Monday 11 May. > Order Poldark on DVD on Amazon. Turner told Radio Times: “In the first series we covered the first two novels and … >
Doctor Who actor Peter Davison, who played the Fifth Doctor, has given an update on the status of a possible sequel to The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot. Written and directed by Davison, the half-hour spoof film debuted on the BBC Red Button service and iPlayer in November 2013 to celebrate Doctor Who‘s 50th anniversary, starring Davison … >
Luke Newberry has revealed that he’s keen to take over the role of the Doctor when Peter Capaldi leaves Doctor Who. The star of BBC Three zombie drama In the Flesh will next be seen in new crime drama From Darkness on BBC One. Looking ahead, Newberry told Radio Times: “I’d love to play the … >
Sky1 has announced the cast for an all-star adaptation of Fungus the Bogeyman. Inspired by Raymond Briggs’ classic family story, the new four-part series is written by Doctor Who writer Tom MacRae (‘The Girl Who Waited’). Timothy Spall (Mr Turner) will lead the cast in the title role, alongside comedian Victoria Wood as Eve and … >
Will Mellor, Arsher Ali and Leanne Best have joined the new season of Line of Duty. Season 3 of BBC Two’s police corruption drama began filming in Belfast last month, with Mrs Biggs star Daniel Mays playing AC-12’s “most dangerous adversary yet”. The three new cast members will play the other officers in the Armed … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has been chatting about what to expect when the show return this autumn. Season 9 began filming in Cardiff in January. Speaking to DS about the new episodes at this week’s BAFTA nominations party, Moffat teased: “We always move it on. I don’t think we’ve ever done two consecutive series … >