Peter Capaldi has revealed that the storylines in the new series of Doctor Who has “a bit more gravity”. The Scottish actor told The Sunday Times: “…it’s going to be a bit different from what we’ve seen over recent years. A bit more gravity. Some situations are a bit more sombre and I think there … >
Peter Capaldi has revealed that he was “absolutely adamant” there would not be a romantic relationship between his Doctor and companion Clara in the new series of Doctor Who. The Scottish actor told The Sunday Times: “There’ll be no flirting, that’s for sure. It’s not what this Doctor is concerned with.” He teased: “It’s quite … >
Comedians Rufus Hound and Ardal O’Hanlon have been cast in Channel 4’s new drama series Cucumber. Currently filming in Manchester, Cucumber is one of three new interlinked shows from Russell T Davies (Queer As Folk, Doctor Who) – with E4’s Banana and online show Tofu – exploring 21st century gay life. Hound will play Rupert, … >
E4 has announced the commission of Bad Robots, a new comedy series using hidden cameras and computer-generated pranks. The six 30-minute episodes feature a host of everyday machines, from tanning booths to photo booths, and showcases argumentative vending machines, patently biased pub quiz machines, abusive electronic road signs and overly helpful service tills – all … >
BBC Worldwide has announced that the first episode of Doctor Who‘s new series will be screened in cinemas around the world. The screenings of ‘Deep Breath’ follow the success last year’s global cinema release for the 50th anniversary episode, ‘The Day of the Doctor’, which was screened in over 1,500 cinemas around the world. Steven … >
Channel 4 and E4 will air a special season of programming next month to celebrate the release of The Inbetweeners 2. The Inbetweeners Movie will be shown on Channel 4 at 9pm on Saturday 2 August, with a special introduction from Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison and Joe Thomas. The Inbetweeners Go Global, featuring … >
Comedy sketch show Horrible Histories will return to CBBC in August for a one-off World War One special. Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War will air at 9am on Monday 4 August CBBC. The 40-minute episode reveals how Girl Guides were used to pass on secret war-time information; tells of the terrors of trench life … >
The Honourable Woman writer Hugo Blick has revealed that BBC Two’s political thriller will not continue for a second series. Currently airing at 9pm on Thursday nights on BBC Two, the eight-part series is set against the present day backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The cast includes Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight), Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch), … >
24: Live Another Day co-stars Stephen Fry and Kiefer Sutherland will reunite in a new one-off Sky Arts drama this Christmas. The 30-minute film is written and directed by Greg Ellis. Part of the channel’s Playhouse Presents… strand, Marked follows the story of James (Sutherland), a seemingly regular guy who has been ground down by … >
Friends character Chandler Bing has topped a new poll of the TV characters that viewers would most like to be their best friend. Chandler, played by Matthew Perry in 236 episodes between 1994 and 2004, received 22.9% of votes in the survey by Ladbrokes. Monica Geller, played by Courteney Cox, was in second place with … >