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My5 and Pluto TV to merge in 2024

Paramount has plans to combine two of its UK platforms — My5 and Pluto TV — what might it mean for UK audiences? The Hollywood Reporter (and others) are covering news of plans Paramount has to consolidate its UK services and get them ready for the future. In particular: the move will bring together broadcast … >

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Colourised version of classic Doctor Who episode ‘The Daleks’ coming November 23

The Daleks, a 1960s story filmed in black and white, will be available with artistic colourisation as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who. Originally transmitted in December 1963 to February 1964, The Daleks were introduced to audiences and soon became one of the Doctor’s most formidable and enduring foes. The story follows … >

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BBC Children in Need to feature Doctor Who scene with David Tennant

According to a a BBC press release, the 17 November live television charity extravaganza known as BBC Children in Need will feature a special one-off Doctor Who scene starring David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor. Fans can also catch a glimpse behind the making of the scene in an exclusive episode of Doctor Who: Unleashed, … >

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The Whoniverse lands on BBC iPlayer

“So… all of time and space, everything that ever happened or ever will – where do you want to start?” Doctor Who‘s 60th anniversary month officially begins today with the arrival of the Whoniverse on BBC iPlayer. UK based fans, or BBC licence fee payers if you will, can time travel through Doctor Who history … >

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Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies aka RTD

Russell T Davies reveals plans for a third and fourth new series of Doctor Who

Now that the 2025 series of Doctor Who has commenced filming, showrunner Russell T Davies, who numbers his new series starting with “season 1”, revealed that he is now planning a subsequent series after the one now filming and that there are plans for another one after that. “I’m planning season 3 now, there’s plans … >

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Nichola Coughlan & Joel Fry

Nicola Coughlan and Joel Fry film Doctor Who in Cardiff

A film crew set up on St Mary Street, Cardiff to film some scenes for the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special. #dwsr St Mary Street, Cardiff. Early set-up currently pic.twitter.com/kPqmcWQDPQ — Doctor Who Filming Locations (@set_dw) October 31, 2023 #DWSR setting up at Dirty Martini on St Mary Street @billy_sastard pic.twitter.com/Lv3KQBIQ5i — DrWhoSetReports DWSR (@DrWhoSetReports) … >

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Nautilus – AMC pick up the Jules Verne adaptation

The series stars Shazad Latif in a retelling of Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.  One of the recent casualties of the streaming service bubble deflating was Nautilus. The show is an adaptation of the classic 1869 novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. The series, starring Star Trek: Discovery‘s … >

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The Boat - Paterson Joseph and Daisy Haggard

Boat Story – trailer for the upcoming BBC thriller

Written by Harry and Jack Williams, Boat Story will star Daisy Haggard, Paterson Joseph and Tchéky Karyo. Updated 31/10/23: The BBC land an amusing trailer, setting the tone for Boat Story. With the show coming soon to BBC One and the iPlayer, the corporation have dropped a scene setting trailer for Boat Story. With a … >

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