Channel 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox Entertainment Studios have teamed up to co-produce new drama series Humans. Based on the hit Swedish sci-fi drama Real Humans, the eight-part series is written by British duo Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (Spooks, Spooks: The Greater Good). > Like Humans on Facebook for all the latest news on the … >
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Miranda Richardson and Anna Chancellor will lead the cast of Steve Pemberton’s upcoming adaptation of EF Benson’s comic drama Mapp and Lucia. Richardson (Parade’s End, Blackadder) and Chancellor (The Hour, Spooks) will play notorious small-town social rivals Miss Elizabeth Mapp and Mrs Emmeline ‘Lucia’ Lucas in BBC One’s new three-part series, which is set in … >
Skins co-creator Bryan Elsley has revealed that the teen drama could be coming back as an online series. Speaking at the Series Mania drama festival in Paris, Elsley told Radio Times: “Discussions are under way with a number of parties.” Skins concluded on E4 last summer, with former stars Hannah Murray, Jack O’Connell and Kaya … >
ITV has commissioned a new drama set in the Lake District, from the makers of Foyle’s War. Inspired by a true story, the four-part mini-series tells the story of a married couple who turn their remote Guest House into a Safe House. Safe House is written by Michael Crompton (Kidnap & Ransom, Carrie’s War) and … >
Jamie Mathieson has been confirmed as one of the writers for the new series of Doctor Who. He has previously written episodes of Being Human and Dirk Gently, as well as Chris O’Dowd’s 2009 movie Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel, but is new to Doctor Who. Writing on his blog, Mathieson commented: “I am writing … >
Sky has announced that US political thriller series Scandal will now air in the UK on Sky Living. The first two seasons aired on More4. Antonia Hurford-Jones, Director, Sky Living HD commented: “Sky Living dramas are known for compelling storytelling, engaging characters and intricate relationships and Scandal has all of the above in spades. It … >
Spooks star Peter Firth has revealed that the producers of the new spin-off movie have “a lot more money” to spend than they had on the TV show. Spooks: The Greater Good is currently filming, starring Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) andJennifer Ehle (Pride and Prejudice). Peter Firth will reprise his role as MI5 chief … >
Filming has begun on BBC One’s new adaptation of Winston Graham’s acclaimed Poldark saga. Set in 18th century Cornwall, the eight-part series stars Aidan Turner (Being Human) and Eleanor Tomlinson (The White Queen) as Ross Poldark and Demelza. The cast also includes Heida Reed (Silent Witness) as Ross’s first love Elizabeth, Jack Farthing (Blandings) as … >
Peter Harness has been confirmed as one of the writers for the new series of Doctor Who. Harness has previously written episodes of BBC One crime dramas Wallander and Case Histories, but is new to Doctor Who. The Sweden-based writer is also working on BBC One’s upcoming Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell adaptation. Harness commented on … >