Returning ‘Doctor Who’ guest star spotted on set

A recurring guest star has been shooting scenes for the new season of Doctor Who in Cardiff. The episode is directed by Hettie Macdonald (‘Blink’) and is believed to be Season 9’s opener, ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’. SPOILERS BELOW…                 Jemma Redgrave, who has played Kate Stewart since 2012, … >

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UK release date confirmed for Matt Smith’s ‘Lost River’ movie

Lost River, the directorial debut of Ryan Gosling, will now be released in UK cinemas later this year. Featuring Doctor Who star Matt Smith alongside Iain De Caestecker (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Eva Mendes and Christina Hendricks (Mad Men), the movie premiered in May last year at the Cannes Film Festival and it was reported in … >

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‘Sherlock’ Christmas special has finished filming

Principal photography is now complete on Sherlock‘s upcoming Christmas special. The one-off episode’s shoot began in Bristol on Tuesday 6 January and wrapped yesterday. Production designer Arwel Wyn Jones tweeted: “Another one done …” > Buy the complete Season 1-3 boxset on Amazon. Written by the show’s co-creators, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, the festive special … >

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Paul Weller announces Winter 2015 tour dates

Paul Weller will embark on a second tour later this year, playing across the UK from Brighton to Glasgow. Scottish trio Young Fathers, who won the Mercury Music Prize last year with their debut album ‘Dead’, will support Weller on the new dates in November and December. The 10-date arena tour follows the singer’s sold … >

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‘Benidorm’ to return for Season 8

ITV has re-commissioned Benidorm for an eighth season. Seven new episodes will begin filming on location in Spain later this year, with creator Derren Litten introducing a brand new family to the Solana. Elaine Bedell, ITV’s Director of Comedy & Entertainment commented: “Benidorm continues its enduring appeal with ITV viewers, and we look forward to … >

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Bertie Carvel: ‘Jonathan Strange’ adaptation has ‘cinematic sweep’

Babylon star Bertie Carvel has revealed that BBC One’s upcoming Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell mini-series looks like “something you’d see in a movie theater”. Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, the new seven-part adaptation is due to air on BBC One this spring. Carvel, who plays the titular Jonathan Strange, … >

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‘Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell’ adaptation is ‘genre-changing’, says star

Peaky Blinders star Charlotte Riley has described BBC One’s upcoming Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell mini-series as “exciting and new and different and fresh”. Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Wallander writer Peter Harness, the new seven-part adaptation is due to air on BBC One this spring. Riley, who plays Arabella, told Nerdist: “You could … >

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‘The Musketeers’ Season 3 confirmed

A third season of BBC One’s The Musketeers has been announced, less than halfway into the current run. The action-adventure drama has once again been re-commissioned with financial backing from BBC Worldwide and BBC America. Season 2 continues at 9pm on Friday 13 February on BBC One. A BBC Worldwide spokesman commented: “The Musketeers has … >

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Miranda July comes to London in February

Southbank Centre will host an evening of conversation with Miranda July later this month. The acclaimed filmmaker, artist and bestselling author will be celebrating the release of her debut novel, The First Bad Man. The event will take place at 7.45pm on Tuesday 24 February at the Queen Elizabeth Hall’s Purcell Room. > Buy tickets … >

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‘Last Tango in Halifax’ Season 4 confirmed

BBC One has officially announced that Last Tango in Halifax will return for a fourth season. Starring Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid as love-struck septuagenarians Alan and Celia, the comedy-drama’s third season concluded last night on BBC One, attracting over 6.5 million viewers. The channel’s Twitter feed revealed: “We’re delighted to confirm that #LastTangoInHalifax will … >

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