Dreamland – first look trailer for Freema Agyeman’s new show

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 … >

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Hit-Monkey

Hit-Monkey season 2 – the animated assassin scores a recommission

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, … >

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Doctor Who Series 12 director Julie Anne Robertson

Doctor Who Series 14: new director, crew announced

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 … >

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Star Wars Visions Volume 2 – the animated anthology series returns

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 … >

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Doctor Who showrunner reveals new 60th anniversary trailer clues

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 … >

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Doctor Who executive producer on “impossible” TARDIS interior

In Doctor Who Magazine 587, executive producer Joel Collins, who hired Phil Sims as Doctor Who production designer, spoke of the “impossible” design concept ultimately chosen for the new TARDIS interior set. “We talked thorough various concepts with [showrunner] Russell [T Davies], and there was one rough idea that was just too ambitious, and too … >

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Lockwood & Co

Lockwood & Co — will there be a season 2?

Lockwood & Co is yet another Netflix YA supernatural series — has this one got what it takes to survive? Netflix has a habit of cancelling shows after one or two seasons, often to the bemusement of fans. With yet another series arriving, why should fans watch Lockwood & Co if it might not make it to … >

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Doctor Who Series 14: Jack Forsyth-Noble joins cast

Actor Jack Forsyth-Noble was announced in Doctor Who Magazine 587 as present on the first day of Doctor Who Series 14 filming playing a character named Will. “What an absolute treat to join the Whoniverse at such an exciting time for the show! [Showrunner] Russell [T. Davies] has brought together a kind and incredibly talented … >

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Doctor Who Magazine 587 cover commemorates Chris Boucher

The cover of Doctor Who Magazine 587 features a Voc from The Robots of Death as a tribute to screenwriter Chris Boucher who died in December 2022. The magazine features a tribute to Boucher titled Tesh and Blood which includes contributions from producer Philip Hinchcliffe and actress Louise Jameson, who played Leela. Boucher was responsible … >

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Boiling Point – BBC announces series based on the award winning film (updated)

Stars Stephen Graham, Vinette Robinson and Hannah Walters are all returning to the kitchen.  (Updated 01/02/23): Further cast are announced for the Boiling Point series. With five hour-long episodes to fill, the cast of Boiling Point is growing and the BBC have announced the show’s line-up. As previously announced, Vinette Robinson (Carly), Stephen Graham (Andy) … >

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