The BBC has published the official synopsis for the ninth episode of Doctor Who‘s new season, titled ‘Flatline’. Written by Jamie Mathieson, the episode airs on Saturday 18 October on BBC One and is described by Steven Moffat as “a horror story” and “a proper scary one”. The synopsis reads: “Separated from the Doctor, Clara discovers … >
The Sarah Jane Adventures actor Tommy Knight has revealed that he’d like to reprise his role as Luke Smith in Doctor Who. Knight played Sarah Jane’s adopted son in five seasons of The Sarah Jane Adventures, from January 2007 until October 2011. He previously appeared in Doctor Who in 2008’s ‘The Stolen Earth’ and ‘Journey’s … >
The final chapter in Shane Meadows’ This is England saga has started filming in Sheffield. Directed by Shane Meadows, This is England ’90 is written by Meadows and Jack Thorne (Glue). Meadows commented: “We will see an enormous transformation in the lives of our cast over these final four stories as Shaun writes his final … >
Doctor Who writer Gareth Roberts is keen for original companion Ian Chestertson to return to the show. Actor William Russell played teacher Ian alongside the First Doctor in 77 episodes from 1963 to 1965. The character was referenced in last year’s 50th anniversary special, ‘The Day of the Doctor’, as Coal Hill school’s Chairman of … >
Channel 4 has announced the stars of the upcoming feature-length Black Mirror Christmas special. Featuring “three interwoven stories of Yuletide techno-paranoia “, the 90-minute episode‘s cast includes Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Rafe Spall (One Day) and Oona Chaplin (Game of Thrones). Jon Hamm’s character will appear in all three stories, “binding them together into a suitably … >
The cast has been announced for Tatau, BBC Three’s new fantasy drama series from the makers of Being Human. The eight 45-minute episodes are written by Richard Zajdlic, who has previously written episodes of By Any Means, Strike Back, This Life and EastEnders. > Like Tatau on Facebook for all the latest news on the … >
Sky Atlantic and CANAL+ have commissioned a new crime drama series from Glue writer Jack Thorne. Opening with a daring diamond heist, The Last Panthers will delve into the dark heart of Europe where a shadowy alliance of gangsters and ‘banksters’ now rules. Samantha Morton (Minority Report, Control) will play Naomi, a British loss adjustor … >
Brighton Comedy Festival is back next month in its 13th year and over 30,000 guests are expected to attend the multi-venue event. The second biggest comedy festival in the UK will run from 10 October to 25th October at Brighton Dome, Corn Exchange, Studio Theatre, Komedia and The Old Market. Highlights this year will include … >
The BBC has published the official synopsis for the eighth episode of Doctor Who‘s new season, titled ‘Mummy on the Orient Express’. Written by Jamie Mathieson and guest starring Frank Skinner and singer Foxes, the episode airs at 8.35pm on Saturday 11 October on BBC One and is described by Steven Moffat as “stunning in a … >
Social media is all over our televisions these days, whether it’s a simple hashtag or viral video advert. TV is becoming ever more integrated with social media and this is particularly evident with Twitter, with the use of hashtags in adverts and primetime shows. But what are the most popular shows? When are they tweeted … >