BBC One has commissioned new animations based on Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl from the makers of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes features classic fairy stories such as Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk with some surprising twists and illustrations by Quentin Blake. The two half-hour animated films will air … >
BBC One has commissioned a new “fast-paced and adrenalin-fuelled cop show” set in Brighton for an 8pm weekday slot. Created and written by Julie Gearey (Prisoners’ Wives), Cuffs will be the first new drama series for this slot in over 8 years. Describes as “a character-led drama as well as a police procedural”, the eight … >
Robert Downey Jr’s last solo outing as Tony Stark leapt to become the sixth highest-grossing movie of all time, and it appears plans are in the pipeline for the US superstar to appear in a fourth edition of the Iron Man franchise, although not until 2019. The actor, who starred alongside British institution Sir Ben … >
Top of the Lake will return to BBC Two next year for six new episodes. Written by Jane Campion (The Piano) and Gerard Lee, the story will be set in Sydney, Australia. Starring Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men), Holly Hunter (The Piano), Peter Mullan (Trainspotting) and David Wenham (The Lord Of The Rings), the first season … >
ITV has commissioned a second season of Grantchester. Set in the Cambridgeshire hamlet of Grantchester in the early 1950s, Grantchester launched last month on ITV, averaging a consolidated audience of 6.6 million viewers and a 24% share of the audience. Season 2 will begin filming in London and Grantchester next year, starring James Norton and … >
The BBC has revealed the short synopsis for this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, ‘Last Christmas’. The official synopsis reads: “The Doctor and Clara face their Last Christmas. Trapped on an Arctic base, under attack from terrifying creatures, who are you going to call? Santa Claus!” Written by showrunner Steven Moffat, ‘Last Christmas’ guest stars Spaced … >
BBC One has confirmed that Luther will be back next year for two new 60-minute episodes. Idris Elba will return as murder detective DCI John Luther in the special story, written by the crime drama’s creator, Neil Cross. Cross commented: “Ever since we said goodbye to John Luther on Southwark Bridge, there’s hardly been a … >
Mark Gatiss has warned Sherlock viewers to be prepared for “tragedy” when the show returns. The actor, writer and executive producer told Radio Times: “You can always expect tragedy as well as adventure, that’s just how it goes.” > Take a look at our Sherlock Christmas gift guide. However, Gatiss wouldn’t confirm if he was … >
While the BBC has gradually lost its reputation as a haven for sports’ fans in the last decade, the coveted Sports Personality of the Year award remains the channel’s seminal occasion. Whether your idea of sporting achievement involves intense physical activity or playing mobile games through the Europa Casino, this is an event that captures … >
The first female writer for Doctor Who since 2008 has been revealed. Catherine Tregenna has previously written four episodes of Torchwood, as well as DCI Banks, The Fixer, Lewis and Law & Order: UK. Neil Gaiman recently commented that finding female writers for the show was “a priority” for the production team. The only female … >