COBRA: Rebellion

COBRA returns to Sky for Series 3 – COBRA: Rebellion

Jane Horrocks joins the cabinet as the new Defence Secretary.  Sky have released a first-look image from their returning political thriller series COBRA. The show takes its name from the infamous ‘Cabinet Office Briefing Room A’ where British Prime Ministers often chair crisis meetings. Styled COBRA: Rebellion for its third season, the show deals with … >

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Russell T Davies talks “exciting” Doctor Who scenes as programme films in Bristol

Russell T Davies sat down with Helena Bonham-Carter on Lorraine to talk with their host about their new drama Nolly on Wednesday morning, 8 February. Host Lorraine Kelly didn’t fail to ask showrunner Russell T Davies about Doctor Who and Davies was happy to oblige. “Very excited! We’re shooting now,” Davies told Lorraine. “Lovely Ncuti … >

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Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers to return with John Cleese and daughter

The new Fawlty Towers will be developed for Castle Rock Television and executive produced by Rob Reiner. In surprising news, Castle Rock Entertainment have revealed plans to revive the classic 1970s British sitcom Fawlty Towers. Often hailed as the example of the perfect television comedy, the original show consists of just 12 episodes across two … >

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Doctor Who filming in Bristol with Millie Gibson and Anita Dobson

The area of Frederick Place in the Clifton section of Bristol was decorated for Christmas as a crew filmed scenes for the 2023 Doctor Who festive special with Millie Gibson and Anita Dobson on 7 February. @bristol_filming @DoctorWhoPN set dressing continues today on Frederick Place for Doctor Who. #dwsr pic.twitter.com/Po7hLpVhaM — Bristol Mosaic (@BristolMosaic) February … >

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Great Expectations - Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham

Great Expectations – First Look at Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham (updated)

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 … >

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The Consultant

The Consultant – teaser for Prime’s new Christoph Waltz series (updated)

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 … >

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The Cleaner – first look images and cast for Series 2

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 … >

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Homemade Who

Homemade Who returns for Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary

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 … >

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