The adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel comes from Peaky Blinders‘ Steven Knight. Updated 07/02/23: The BBC have released the briefest of clips of Olivia Colman’s Miss Havisham. It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything about the upcoming BBC/FX adaptation of Great Expectations. The drama, with its impressive cast list (see below), will … >
With the now show just weeks away, Prime Video have dropped a full trailer for The Consultant. Updated 07/02/23: The new trailer, running to two minutes, sees Christoph Waltz’s ominous character arrive Regus Patoff at CompWare… and the mayhem that ensues with his unusual working methods. Looking into his past, his new underlings find very … >
Doctor Who executive producer Joel Collins praised Ncuti Gatwa’s audition and performance as the Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who Magazine 587. Collins described a “clandestine meeting” in a London hotel to audition actors to portray the Fifteenth Doctor. “We all went in the front door, and Ncuti came in the back entrance, so the world … >
Simon Callow, Asim Chaudry, Harriet Walter and Zoë Wanamaker all guest star. As Paul ‘Wicky’ Wickstead returns, the BBC have released first-look images for The Cleaner series 2. The new run of episodes promise bigger crime scenes and even more larger-than-life guests. Here’s what we know: Co-written by and starring Greg Davies, comedy series The … >
The DIY Doctor Who project returns for the show’s big birthday – which scene will you recreate? Back in 2020, during those interminable lockdowns, the Doctor Who fan community rallied to keep people engaged and entertained. While the restrictions generated choirs and tweetalongs, which played a part in David Tennant’s return to the show, some … >
Freema Agyeman appears with Lily Allen in the new seaside comedy. Sky have announced a volley of comedies for 2023. These include a one-off special for Intelligence, a fifth season of Brassic and a festive special for James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall with the working title of Joy to the World. However, the show that really … >
Get ready for more murderous macaque mayhem! One of the streaming delights for us of 2022 was Marvel’s Hit-Monkey… and thanks to news in The Hollywood Reporter, it appears we can look forward to seeing him on the loose again. Adapted from the original comic book series, created by writer Daniel Way and artist Dalibor Talajić, … >
According to script editor Scott Handcock’s Production Notes in Doctor Who Magazine 587, The director for Block Three of Doctor Who Series 14 is Julie Anne Robinson. Robinson is a BAFTA and Golden Globe-nominated director who developed several television series, both in the United States and abroad. Her credits include Bridgerton, The Catch, One for … >
The second series of Star Wars Visions includes a contribution from Bristol’s finest: Aardman. Star Wars Visions is one of the more off-beat developments of the expanding Star Wars television franchise. Debuting in 2021, the first volume brought nine short films from various Japanese animation studios, with some very idiosyncratic takes on the universe. Now … >
In his Letter from the Showrunner in Doctor Who Magazine 587, Russell T Davies revealed new information about scenes in the Doctor Who 50th anniversary teaser trailer. Three Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials will air later this year. Davies revealed that the trailer only shows scenes from Special One, directed by Rachel Talalay and rumoured … >