Doctor Who: Flux – everything known about the Ravagers

In an interview in Doctor Who Magazine 571, Rochenda Sandall, who plays Ravager Azure in Doctor Who: Flux, gave some insight into the Ravagers’ motivation. “I guess they want to be the next Big Bang, don’t they? They want to destroy everything and create something new. That was certainly something me and Sam [Spruell] discussed. … >

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ITV and Virgin Media O2

ITV and Virgin Media O2 sign a long-term deal

ITV and Virgin Media O2 have signed a deal to allow for the integration of ITV content into the Virgin Media O2 platform ITV has announced a five-year deal tying up with Virgin Media O2. Virgin Media and O2 have recently been promoting themselves as Volt (to Virgin Media customers), and this new move is … >

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Extrapolations – Apple Tv+’s climate change drama adds Edward Norton

The former Incredible Hulk joins the stellar cast of Scott Z. Burns’ environmentally conscious anthology series.  As if the roster of talent for Extrapolations, which already includes Meryl Streep, Sienna Miller, Kit Harrington, David Schwimmer, Forest Whitaker, Marion Cotillard and Tobey Maguire wasn’t impressive enough, Apple TV+’s upcoming show has announced some further high-profile names. … >

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Lost In Space

Lost in Space – new trailer for the final season

Netflix gives us a further glimpse of what to expect in season three.  With the final run of Lost in Space arriving on the 1st of December, Netflix have released another trailer to build the anticipation. The big budget reinvention of the 60s classic series began in 2018; it comes to a close across eight … >

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Doctor Who centenary special: last scene filmed was regeneration

According to Chris Chibnall in his Production Notes column in Doctor Who Magazine 571, the last day of filming for Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill, 13 October, was the day Jodie Whittaker filmed her very last scene for Doctor Who ― which would be the thirteenth Doctor’s regeneration scene. “The day has been scheduled considerately … >

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Vienna Blood – back on BBC Two for series 2 this winter

Dr Max Lieberman and Detective Inspector Oscar Rheinhardt will return for three further stories.  Vienna Blood, created by Steve Thompson (Doctor Who, Sherlock) and based on the Liebermann Papers stories by Frank Tallis, is returning for a second season. The show sees a brilliant young doctor Max Liebermann (Matthew Beard) teamed with Detective Inspector Oskar … >

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Quantum Leap’s Al – actor Dean Stockwell dies, aged 85 (updated)

The former child star enjoyed a lengthy career with an impressive list of film and television credits.  Best known to a generation as Al, time-traveller Sam Beckett’s hologramatic lifeline, actor Dean Stockwell has passed away. A career spanning seventy years began with a Broadway debut at six years old. From there, film appearances followed with … >

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Doctor Who animations coming to BritBox for Christmas 2021

The British TV streamer will add two more Second Doctor stories to their line-up.  In an announcement of their December highlights, BritBox have revealed that they will add the animated versions of Fury from the Deep and The Faceless Ones to their classic Doctor Who line up on December 23rd. Both stories, featuring the Patrick … >

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I, Jacobi – Big Finish release their interview with the acting legend

Sir Derek Jacobi chats candidly to Big Finish’s Scott Handcock about his life and career.  The latest in their occasional ‘In Conversation’ series, audio producers Big Finish have sat down with Sir Derek Jacobi. The legendary actor, best known on television for shows such as I, Claudius, Cadfael and Last Tango in Halifax, has also … >

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