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 … >
Details have now been officially announced for Doctor Who‘s long-rumoured 50th Anniversary Collection. The limited edition boxset will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday 8 September, with only 6,000 copies on Blu-ray and 4,000 copies on DVD being produced. > Pre-order the Blu-ray boxset. > Pre-order the DVD boxset. The boxset includes ‘The … >
Steven Moffat has confirmed that The Lord Of The Rings director Peter Jackson is still keen to direct an episode of Doctor Who. The showrunner told SFX in the magazine’s new issue: “He’s still incredibly busy on The Hobbit. I’ve spoken to him face to face, and he would like to do one. He accepts … >
Doctor Who actor Colin Baker, who played the Sixth Doctor, has revealed the status of the sequel to last year’s The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot spoof. Written and directed by Peter Davison (the Fifth Doctor), the half-hour film debuted on the BBC Red Button service and iPlayer last November to celebrate Doctor Who‘s 50th anniversary special, starring … >
In the Flesh actor Luke Newberry has been cast in E4’s new drama series Banana. Currently filming in Manchester, Banana is one of three new interlinked shows from Russell T Davies (Queer As Folk, Doctor Who) – with Channel 4′s Cucumber and online show Tofu – exploring 21st century gay life. Newberry will play Josh, … >
The Shield creator Shawn Ryan is developing an American remake of Sky1 drama Mad Dogs for Amazon. Starring Max Beesley, Philip Glenister, John Simm and Marc Warren, Mad Dogs ran for 14 episodes on Sky1 between February 2011 and December 2013. The show’s original creator, Cris Cole, has written the new adaptation and will executive … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that the new series “feels more serious.” The writer told SFX in the magazine’s new issue: “One of the watchwords we have this year is there are consequences for choosing to live like this. It’s not a fairytale. If you have people back home, if you run away … >