While there’s no news on a recommission just yet, Netflix have announced impressive numbers for the first week of Wednesday. Updated 01/12/22: Wednesday beats Stranger Things’ Netflix streaming record According to information released by the streamer, the Addams Family show notched up 341.23M hours viewed in its first week, soaring to the top of their … >
He will play “Dodger” in an international, character-driven story set in the 1850s. Thanks to The Hollywood Reporter, we’ve learned that Disney+ have revealed the cast details for their upcoming period drama The Artful Dodger. The show develops the story of Oliver Twist’s “Dodger”; it reveals him living a new life in Australia as a … >
A special edition of Doctor Who Magazine comes out on 1 December. The 2023 Yearbook celebrates Jodie Whittaker’s thirteenth Doctor’s entire journey and looks back on the past twelve months. “The thirteenth Doctor’s final adventures were among the most spectacular in the series’ history. This was a time of transformation in more ways than one … >
ITV have confirmed that filming is now underway on their adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles, under the title of The Winter King. The series is described as “a bold and revisionist take on the well-loved Arthurian Legends”. It follows Arthur Pendragon as he evolves from an outcast to legendary warrior and leader. The Winter … >
The show is a star vehicle for Robert Glenister, Suzanne Packer and Sean Pertwee. Car related puns aside, Channel 5 have announced a new 4-part Liverpool based thriller titled Black Cab. Made by Story Films, it promises to tackle the power of the modern-day talk show host. In our world of opinioneers, spin and alternate … >
In a report by Nicola Methven in The Mirror, Doctor Who villains such as the Cybermen, Daleks and Weeping Angels will get their own television series, according to an insider. The Mirror reports that Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has plans to expand the “Whoniverse” with Marvel-style spin-offs with money from Disney, which now … >
Set in the world of Ska and two-tone, This Town stars Michelle Dockery, Nicholas Pinnock and David Dawson. Earlier in the year, we reported on the commissioning of a new drama series from Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, SAS Rogue Heroes); at the time, the working title was “Two Tone”. Now, rechristened This Town, and with … >
The classic video game becomes an eight-part audio drama series. The BBC have an intriguing new adaptation beginning this December. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Firewall, the classic Ubisoft video game, is coming to Radio 4 as an eight-part drama. The production uses 3D binaural audio, so listening on headphones promises an immersive experience. Firewall follows … >
The eight-part adventure stars multiple Doctors in a special ‘degeneration’ story. After various hints, Big Finish have announced a celebratory series for Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary in 2023. Their plans sound epic: Once and Future, is an eight-part series featuring all the television Doctors who work with them; the series promises to “… revisit the … >
Forbidden Planet’s new range is full of exclusives but there’s a catch – some products are initially only available to order for 24 hours. With Doctor Who a year out from its 60th Anniversary, we’re looking forward to plenty of celebrations. On screen, we will see the David Tennant and Catherine Tate back for a … >