In Doctor Who Magazine 611, writer Steven Moffat previews the Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World, starring Ncuti Gatwa and Nicola Coughlan. Issue 611 also includes: • Four exclusive art cards • Russell T Davies’ traditional Twelve Days of Christmas column • Phil Collinson and the team behind the colourisation of Second Doctor … >
The adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel also stars Ciarán Hinds and Odessa Young. The BBC have acquired an adaptation of the Booker Prize-winning novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North. The drama, from Curio Pictures (The Artful Dodger) and Sony Pictures Television, stars Jacob Elordi (Euphoria). He appears alongside Ciarán Hinds (Kin) and … >
Niamh Algar, James McArdell and Jessica Brown-Findlay also star in Playing Nice. Since concluding high-profile roles in Happy Valley and Grantchester, James Norton has been actively generating his own work. Forming Rabbit Track Pictures with development executive Kitty Kaletsky, one of their first productions is the thriller series Playing Nice. Ahead of a January release, … >
The series follows Dr Watson after the death of Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty. We just can’t get enough of Sherlock Holmes. The character is continuously being reinvented; no doubt helped by the fact that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s works are now out of copyright. From movie adaptations – we still believe that … >
Paapa Essiedu, Siobhán Cullen, Jack Bannon and Charlotte Riley will star. The BBC has announced a new series from writer/director Stefan Golaszewski which explores a young couple’s struggle to become parents. The six part drama, from the creator of Him & Her, Mum and Marriage, is described as “a warm and touching drama which explores … >
Character Options offers fans pink variant of the Fifteenth Doctor’s sonic screwdriver — as seen in the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World. The festive variant offers all the functions of the online exclusive released in September. This two-toned Chrome Edition comes with an iridescent magenta-rose and subtle green finish. As with … >
The show stars Keira Knightley and Ben Wilshaw as a spy and an assassin, respectively. Updated 27/11/24: Second Trailer for Black Doves. As time ticks inexorably down towards the festive season, unless you’re of the opinion that we’re already in it, Netflix have the treats. Dropping on Thursday, 5th December, is the Joe Barton-penned Christmas … >
Get ready to explore the Star Wars universe from a new perspective. The Star Wars television series on Disney+ have had a varied response over the past few years. There have been hits like The Mandalorian and Andor, alongside less well-received shows such as The Acolyte. Now, the latest show is nearly upon us and Disney+ … >
Ahead of its 19th December launch date, Prime Video have released a first-look trailer for their upcoming gameshow Beast Games. Co-created and fronted by the YouTuber “MrBeast” aka Jimmy Donaldson, Beast Games has 1,000 contestants competing for $5 million dollars. Here’s what Prime Video say: From the groundbreaking mind of MrBeast comes a new, record-breaking … >
The thriller stars Eddie Redmayne as the lone assassin, with Lashana Lynch as the intelligence officer determined to catch him. Sky and Peacock’s adaptation of The Day of the Jackal has launched to critical acclaim and impressive viewing figures on both sides of the Atlantic. The story, famously the bases for a 1973 movie (and … >