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 … >
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, … >
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 … >
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 … >
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 … >
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 … >
Tom Bateman, Richard E Grant and Natalie Gumede will lead the cast of Jekyll & Hyde, ITV’s new action adventure series. From The Fast Show writer Charlie Higson and inspired by The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, the ten-part drama will feature “spooky creatures, ghouls, zombies, werewolves and … >
The third season of E4’s My Mad Fat Diary will start shooting this week. The comedy-drama will return this summer for a final three 60-minute episodes. Returning cast members include Sharon Rooney as Rae, Jodie Comer as Chloe, Jordan Murphy as Chop, Ciara Baxendale as Izzy and Dan Cohen as Archie, with Nico Mirallegro also … >
A brand new production of the much-loved musical Saturday Night Fever arrives in Brighton next month. Based on the hit 1977 film starring John Travolta, the show is playing at Theatre Royal in Brighton from Tuesday 3 March until Saturday 7 March. > Buy tickets at atgtickets.com/brighton or by phoning 0844 871 7650. Saturday Night … >
The cast has been announced for BBC One’s new adaptation of JB Priestley’s classic play An Inspector Calls. Harry Potter actor David Thewlis will play The Inspector, alongside Ken Stott (The Hobbit) as Arthur Birling and Miranda Richardson (Mapp & Lucia) as his wife Sybil Birling. The cast also include Chloe Pirrie (Black Mirror), Kyle … >