Channel 4 has acquired the UK premiere broadcast rights to Fargo, the new US drama series inspired by the 1996 movie. The ten-part series will begin airing in the US next month and will arrive on Channel 4 later this spring. Adapted by novelist/writer Noah Hawley (Bones, The Unusuals), Fargo follows an all-new “true crime” … >
A new nationwide poll has been commissioned to discover the nation’s favourite character in Game of Thrones. Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) topped the poll, closely followed by Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow. Jon Snow and Ygritte were voted viewers’ favourite couple, while the Starks are the nation’s favourite Game Of Thrones family and Season 1’s … >
Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss has revealed the Peter Capaldi’s Doctor will have “a whole new set of rules” in the new series. Speaking to Digital Spy at last night’s London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard 40th Anniversary Gala, Gatiss revealed: “Peter has a very different energy to Matt Smith and to David Tennant. He’s older … >
ITV has re-commissioned Birds of a Feather for another series. The first run of the comedy’s revival on ITV, following a 16-year break, concluded last night. Birds of a Feather has been attracting audiences of up to 9.5 million since its launch in January, making it ITV’s most successful comedy launch in over a decade. … >
ITV has announced the cast for its upcoming drama about The Great Fire of London. Written by ITN’s Political Editor Tom Bradby, The Great Fire will star Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch), Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones) and Daniel Mays (Mrs Biggs). Inspired by the historical events of 1666 … >
BBC One has announced the commission of The C Word, an adaptation of Lisa Lynch’s inspiring and candid book about her experience of cancer. Based on her popular blog which was launched shortly after her diagnosis in 2008, the one-off 90-minute drama will star Sheridan Smith as Lisa and begins filming in May. > Order … >
BBC One has announced the commission of Doctor Foster, a new medical drama series by British playwright Mike Bartlett. The channel has ordered five 60-minute episodes. Creator Mike Bartlett commented: “My ambition with Doctor Foster is to put an intelligent, empowered woman at the centre of the drama and give her a huge battle to … >
Lenny Henry has written a one-off fictionalised account of his life as a working-class teenager in 1970s Dudley. Danny and the Human Zoo centres round Danny Fearon, a talented impressionist, and his working-class Jamaican family, as he rises to fame as a stand-up comedian. The 90-minute drama is described as “a high-energy, nostalgic period piece … >
ITV has announced the re-commission of Mr Selfridge for a third series. Inspired by the life of charismatic American entrepreneur, Harry Gordon Selfridge, and his business in London’s Oxford Street, the period drama’s second series is currently airing at 9pm on Sunday nights on ITV, averaging 6.4 million viewers (21.6% share) so far. Series 2 … >
CBBC has re-commissioned Wizards Vs Aliens for a third series. Created by Russell T Davies (Doctor Who) and Phil Ford (The Sarah Jane Adventures), the fantasy adventure drama’s new series return to CBBC for ten new episodes in late 2014 or early 2015. Series 3 will see Tom and Benny come face to face with … >