As well as the Doctor Who Christmas special, Twice Upon A Time, that’s going out on Christmas day, the BBC has another treat for Who fans lined up. A one-off Radio 2 show, hosted by Jo Whiley, went behind the scenes of filming of the episode. It’s an Access All Areas Doctor Who special, and … >
The BBC is giving people a chance to see this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special early, as it takes Twice Upon A Time on tour in the north of England. This will all take place in the run up to Christmas, with the only slight catch being that the ending of the programme will be … >
One of Peaky Blinders‘ chief appeals (y’know, beyond the excellent cast, Stephen Knight’s compelling writing, and David Caffrey’s razor-in-your-cap sharp direction), is that it manages to engender the feeling of instability in the viewer. Across each series, each episode, there’s an unpredictable web of tension, and a sensation that at any moment anyone could die, … >
Filming has been underway now for a couple of weeks on Jodie Whittaker’s first series as the universe’s most famous Time Lord. Doctor Who series 11 has been filming in Newport and Sheffield so far, and Whittaker will – of course – first appear in the role in the upcoming Christmas special, Twice Upon A … >
HBO and the US government have stepped up their investigation into cyberhacks designed to try and get HBO to stump up $6m in the Bitcoin currency. This was the attack that saw unaired episodes of HBO shows – including Game Of Thrones – stolen from HBO servers, and a ransom demand for them duly issued. … >
It’s that time of year where our shows take a break until the new year. Discovery has left us with a beaut of a cliffhanger. With most shows out there, you are left twiddling your thumbs and seeking solace with fans. However, this is the perfect opportunity to delve into the Captain’s logs that have … >
BBC Worldwide is finally releasing this week its reassembled version of the infamously unfinished Doctor Who adventure, Shada. It’s been a long time coming, and is likely to be the closest we’ll get to a definitive version of the tale. The story, penned by Douglas Adams, began filming in 1979 with Tom Baker in the … >
Production continues on Doctor Who series 11, with Jodie Whittaker and Bradley Walsh both now on set and leading the cast filming the new series of the show. Over the last week or so, Doctor Who has been on location in and around Newport. However, the travels this week see the show go further north. … >
It may have only run for two series, but over a decade after the last episode of the sitcom Early Doors, there’s news of a revival of sorts. Craig Cash and Phil Mealey’s sitcom, that debuted in 2003, is being revived for a new stage show, it’s been revealed. Cash and Mealey are penning the … >
Simon Donald is a busy man. The third and final series of his icy hit Sky drama, Fortitude, is heading into production the other side of Christmas. But he’s also secured another commission from Sky. The company is backing Curfew, a new drama that’s heading to Manchester next year for filming. Curfew had been on … >