Homeland star Damian Lewis will play Henry VIII in BBC Two’s epic new drama series Wolf Hall. Written by Peter Straughan (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), the six-part adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels is currently filming in the South West of England. Starring Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell and Claire Foy (The Promise) as … >
Filming has started on the fourth series of Call the Midwife and this year’s Christmas episode at the historic Chatham dockyard and at its studio base in Chertsey, Surrey. The Christmas special will be followed by eight new episodes in 2015. Series 4 sees the community of nuns and nurses in 1960, on the cusp … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that the casting of a female Doctor will not be “a political decision”. Speaking at a Q&A session at the Hay Festival, Moffat joked: “I don’t know why I’m the one who gets the grief for this. I’m the one who put the dialogue into the show to … >
Natalia Tena will star in The Refugees, a new sci-fi drama co-produced by BBC Worldwide and Spain’s AtresMedia. The British actress of Spanish heritage is best known for her roles as Osha in Game of Thrones and as Nymphadora Tonks in the Harry Potter movies. The Refugees will explore the impact on a small rural … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that the BBC considered ending the show following David Tennant’s departure. The Scottish actor first appeared as the Tenth Doctor in 2005 and left Doctor Who at the same time as Season 1-4 showrunner Russell T Davies in 2009. Speaking at the Hay Festival, Moffat commented: “I think there … >
A new poll has revealed the UK’s views on what they want to hear (and to not hear) on their car radio. The survey by Truck Locator found that singing in the car is far more popular with female drivers than males, with 41% of females belting out their favourite tune, compared to 25% of … >
Dawn French has written a new show, based on her life and career, called 30 Million Minutes. The UK tour begins in Sheffield on Thursday 5 June. The Vicar of Dibley star commented: “I’m sick with excitement about this solo tour. I am enjoying the fact that I can’t categorise exactly what it is, but … >
Ripper Street star Matthew Macfadyen has promised that the Victorian crime drama’s third series will be “brilliant, gripping and heart-rending”. Series 3 began filming in Manchester this week, with Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn, MyAnna Buring and Adam Rothenberg all returning to their roles from the first two series. Eight new episodes will debut on Amazon Prime … >
Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss has confirmed that a fourth series is still “the plan”, rather than the rumoured one-off special. Last month Sherlock star Martin Freeman hinted that the show’s next instalment could be a one-off episode: “Mark Gatiss may beat me up, but there is an idea for this one-off special that’s such a … >
A one-off adaptation of David Walliams’ first children’s book, Boy in the Dress, will air on BBC One this Christmas. Following the success of Walliams’ two previous Christmas TV offerings, Gangsta Granny and Mr Stink, the hour-long special tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing, and the reactions of his family and … >