Channel 4 has announced details of an “ambitious, suspense-filled original drama series” spanning the UK, US and North Korea. From the makers of Endeavour and Parade’s End, the ten 60-minute episodes will be written by British playwright and screenwriter Matt Charman (Our Zoo). Opposite Number will follow “the closed worlds of North Korea and the … >
Steven Moffat has revealed that the writers’ plan for next year’s Sherlock special “practically reduced our cast to tears”. Sherlock will return for a one-off Christmas special in 2015, followed by a series of three new episodes in 2016. Speaking backstage at last night’s Emmy Awards, Moffat teased: “We have a plan to top [Series … >
BBC One’s Sherlock scooped seven awards at last night’s Emmys. Benedict Cumberbatch won Best Actor and Martin Freeman won Best Supporting Actor in a Mini-Series, while writer Steven Moffat won Best Writing in a Mini-Series for Series 3’s finale, ‘His Last Vow’. Comedian Seth Meyers hosted the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards from Television Academy headquarters … >
Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat has spoken about the cameo appearance in tonight’s new episode. SPOILERS FOR ‘DEEP BREATH’ BELOW… Former star Matt Smith made a surprise return as the Eleventh Doctor at the end of Series 8’s opener, ‘Deep Breath’, to persuade Clara that the new Doctor needs her … >
BBC One has revealed the cast for Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio’s new adaptation of DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover, from the makers of Sherlock. Holliday Grainger (Tulip Fever) will play Lady Chatterley with James Norton (Happy Valley) as her war-wounded husband Sir Clifford Chatterley and Richard Madden (Game Of Thrones) as gamekeeper Oliver … >
The BBC has published the official synopsis for the third episode of Doctor Who‘s new series, titled ‘Robot Of Sherwood’. The synopsis reads: “In a sun-dappled Sherwood forest, the Doctor discovers an evil plan from beyond the stars and strikes up an unlikely alliance with Robin Hood. “With all of Nottingham at stake, the Doctor … >
BBC Three has commissioned a range of new comedy series. Fried Created and written by Jack and Harry Williams, Fried follows the staff in a struggling branch of a low-rent fast food chain. The official synopsis reads: “There’s Mary, the manager sent from head office who has grandiose plans for this fried chicken shop. Her … >
Josh Widdicombe and Jack Dee will star in Josh, a new flatshare comedy for BBC Three. BBC Three’s Channel Editor, Sam Bickley, announced the commission of today. Written by Josh Widdicombe and Tom Craine (Live At The Electric), the six 30-minute episodes will follow Josh and two mates – Elis James as Owen and Beattie … >
Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker has announced that the drama will return to Channel 4 this Christmas for a one-off special. Titled ‘Yuletide’, the feature-length episode will follow three interwoven stories and is described by Brooker as “the most mind-bending Black Mirror yet”. Brooker commented: “I always enjoy a good ghost story at Christmas, and … >
Gavin & Stacey star James Corden has revealed that BBC Two’s The Wrong Mans will return for two new episodes later this year. Written by and starring Corden and Mathew Baynton (Yonderland), the comedy thriller series follows two well-meaning idiots who become entangled in a hideous world of crime, conspiracy and corruption. > Buy Season … >