John Barrowman will embark on a UK tour next year in support of his new album, ‘You Raise Me Up’. The 16-date tour will be the Torchwood star’s first full UK tour in four years. Barrowman commented: “I’m so excited to be touring again that I’m choreographing songs and arranging stories in my sleep.” He … >
John Cooper Clarke has announced another Manchester date for next January, following the success of his Manchester Palace Theatre show earlier this year. The Salford-born poet will return for a special ‘Christmas with Clarke’ show with special guests at Manchester’s O2 Apollo on Saturday 3 January 2015, which will also be the final date of … >
The Grumpy Old Women have announced more UK dates for their brand new live show. Jenny Eclair will be joined by Susie Blake (Mrs Brown’s Boys) and actress and singer Kate Robbins (Where The Heart Is) for over two hours of no-nonsense comedy when the Fifty Shades of Beige tour resumes with an additional 27 … >
Cinema tickets for screenings of the first episode of Doctor Who‘s new series will go on sale tomorrow. ‘Deep Breath’ will be screened in participating cinemas around the world from Saturday 23 August. Directed by Ben Wheatley (Sightseers) and written by showrunner Steven Moffat, the 75-minute episode is described as “a pulse-racing adventure through Victorian … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that the decisions behind the new Doctor’s costume were left to Peter Capaldi. Moffat told SFX: “He wanted to be quite stark. Stark and skinny. A stick-insect sort of thing. Clara actually calls him a grey-haired stick-insect at one point.” He joked: “We had some hilarious pictures of … >
American actress Zoe Saldana has revealed that it would be “wonderful” to guest star in Doctor Who. The Avatar star appears alongside former Doctor Who companion Karen Gillan in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Asked if she’d like to appear in Doctor Who, Saldana told Den of Geek: “Oh my god, that would be amazing. … >
The third series of BBC One’s Last Tango in Halifax will feature a gay marriage storyline. Starring Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid as love-struck septuagenarians Alan and Celia, the comedy-drama returns for six new episodes later this year. Currently filming in various locations around the north of England, Series 3 will see Celia’s daughter Caroline … >
Channel 4 will show the second season of Fargo in the UK next year. Season 2 will feature a fresh cast of characters, a different time period and a new ‘true crime’ story that will unfold over the ten new episodes. Fargo‘s first season averaged an audience of 2 million viewers (8% share) on Channel … >
BBC Worldwide has announced the UK and European premiere of the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular at six UK city venues next year. The live concert will run for twelve UK performances in London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle and Glasgow in May 2015. With over 100 performers conducted by Ben Foster, Murray Gold’s music from Doctor … >
Channel 4 has revealed that a third series of My Mad Fat Diary is still uncertain. Series 2 concluded on E4 in March, but the show’s future has not yet been confirmed. A spokesperson for My Mad Fat Diary told Digital Spy: “We’d love to bring the gang back again, but only if we’re sure … >