‘EastEnders’ actor joins ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ cast

EastEnders star Ben Hardy has now officially joined the cast of the next X-Men movie. Hardy has played Peter Beale since 2013 and departed the BBC One soap in last night’s episode. Variety reports that the exact role is “unknown at this time, but sources say the part is significant to the X-Men universe”. The … >

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Kayvan Novak and Danny John-Jules join BBC Three comedy ‘Top Coppers’

BBC Three’s new spoof police comedy Top Coppers has started filming. Created by Cein McGillicuddy and Andy Kinnear, the six-part series stars John Kearns (winner for Best Comedy Show at Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2014) and Steen Raskopoulos (nominee for Best Newcomer at Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2014). Top Coppers follows the finest and weirdest detectives … >

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BBC One has axed ‘New Tricks’ after 12 years

The BBC has confirmed that New Tricks will end after its twelfth season later this year. The long-running crime drama began in March 2003 and Dennis Waterman is the only remaining member of the original cast. BBC One controller Charlotte Moore and BBC drama controller Ben Stephenson announced today: “We are incredibly proud of New … >

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Faye Marsay on possible return for Shona in ‘Doctor Who’

Fresh Meat star Faye Marsay has revealed that she wants to reprise her role as Shona in Doctor Who, although nothing has been arranged yet. Marsay appeared in last year’s Christmas special, ‘Last Christmas’, alongside Nick Frost as Santa Claus. > Here are 8 recent Doctor Who characters we’d like to become companion. The Pride … >

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Suranne Jones to lead cast of BBC One medical drama ‘Doctor Foster’

BBC One has announced the cast for Doctor Foster, a new medical drama series by British playwright Mike Bartlett (The Town). Scott & Bailey star Suranne Jones will take the title role, with Bertie Carvel (Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell) playing her husband Simon. Doctor Gemma Foster is described as “a woman seemingly in control: … >

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‘Doctor Who’ filming in Tenerife next week

The makers of Doctor Who will apparently head to Tenerife tomorrow to film scenes for the new season. Block 2 of Season 9, the two-part opener, started filming earlier this month. Michelle Gomez will be back as Missy in the story, with Jemma Redgrave also returning as UNIT’s Kate Stewart. Written by showrunner Steven Moffat and … >

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‘Doctor Who’ Season 9’s two-part opener guest stars revealed

The guest cast has been announced for the two-part opening story of Doctor Who‘s new season. Written by showrunner Steven Moffat and directed by Hettie Macdonald (‘Blink’), the story’s episodes are titled ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ and ‘The Witch’s Familiar’. Kelly Hunter, Clare Higgins (Hellraiser) and Jaye Griffiths (Casualty) will all appear in the story. Hunter … >

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Missy returns in ‘Doctor Who’ Season 9 opener

The BBC has announced that Michelle Gomez will be back as Missy in the first episode of Doctor Who‘s new season. The episode, titled ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’, is directed by Hettie Macdonald (‘Blink’) and is currently filming in Cardiff. Jemma Redgrave also returns as UNIT’s Kate Stewart in Season 9’s opening story. Gomez commented: “Things have … >

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