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 … >
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 … >