BBC One orders new surveillance crime drama ‘The Interceptor’

Jo Joyner and Trevor Eve will star in BBC One’s The Interceptor. Created by Strike Back writer Tony Saint, the new eight-part series is about a top secret, state-of-the-art law enforcement team whose mission is to hunt down some of Britain’s most dangerous criminals. > Like The Interceptor on Facebook. The cast also includes O-T … >

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Aidan Turner to lead BBC One’s new ‘Poldark’ adaptation

The Hobbit’s Aidan Turner has been cast as Ross Poldark in BBC One’s new adaptation of Winston Graham’s acclaimed Poldark saga. Set in 18th century Cornwall, Poldark is adapted by Debbie Horsfield. Being Human star Turner commented: “I’m very excited to play Ross Poldark for the BBC and it’s obviously a huge challenge to honour … >

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‘Call The Midwife’ will return for Series 4 in 2015

BBC One has re-commissioned Call the Midwife for a fourth series. Series 4 will be set in 1960 and, as a new decade dawns, with it come different and exciting challenges for the team at Nonnatus House. Can the nuns and midwives hold onto their traditional values in a rapidly changing world? The third series … >

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Toby Jones to star in BBC Two true life drama ‘Marvellous’

BBC Two has ordered a one-off drama about a man once labelled with ‘learning difficulties’ whose life defies limitations. Written by Peter Bowker (Occupation, Eric and Ernie), Marvellous tells the story of Neil Baldwin, who Bowker learned of in a 2010 article in The Guardian and immediately felt he had to meet. Bowker revealed: “I … >

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‘Stella’ will return for Series 4 in 2015

Sky has announced the recommission of Stella for a fourth series. Ruth Jones’s comedy drama will return to Sky1 for ten new 60-minute episodes in 2015. Prior to that, a one-off special will air this Christmas and will start filming next month. Ruth Jones commented: “I’m thrilled that Sky viewers love delving into the world … >

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