In the run-up to its twelfth series, which lands on Dave on 12th October, I’m rewatching Red Dwarf from the beginning. This week it’s time to reach for the maple syrup, taramasalata, or (if it makes any difference) hummus in Red Dwarf IV. With bigger sci-fi adventures and the addition of Kryten as a full-time … >
Jodie Whittaker is heading to work soon to start filming her first full run of Doctor Who, taking on the title role that she’ll inherit this Christmas. And in a new interview recorded at the recent Edinburgh TV Festival, outgoing Doctor Who executive producer Steven Moffat has been chatting about how the cast of Michelle … >
Cucumber won Russell T Davies a BAFTA: but he laments the fact that it didn’t get the hoped-for ratings…
Russell T Davies has been doing some interviews, to help promote a brand new book of Time Lord poetry, that he’s provided the illustrations for. It’s a lovely book, that’s on sale now. As part of his interview tour, he gave an interview to Doctor Who megafan Frank Skinner, on the latter’s Absolute Radio show. … >
John Challis is best known to audiences worldwide as Boycie in Only Fools & Horses. And he’s currently touring the UK with his entertaining one man show, where he recalls stories from his career, and takes questions from the audience. He was in the Midlands last night, and his show covered his appearance in the … >
Off the back of the success of Humans in particular, Channel 4 is continuing to invest in science fiction. And in conjunction with Hulu in the US, it’s co-funding The First. The First will follow the first human mission to Mars, told from the perspective of the astronauts themselves and their families back on Earth. … >
A real treat for Doctor Who fans is heading to DVD on November 13th. That’s when Koch Media will release a three-disc set by the name of The Daemons Of Devil’s End. And you’re set to get a fair bit for your money, too. The highlight is arguably what’s on disc two, the 1992 documentary … >
It would appear that there may be a future for Trust Me, even without the star of its first four-episode run.
In my review of the first episode of Liar, I was quite firm in my belief that narratives like this told in the mainstream without proper vetting by victims and experts can do unimaginable damage. I still believe that, but episode two of the ITV drama furthers my opinion on both sides of the fence.
Benedict Cumberbatch has been giving an interview or two for his new movie, The Current War, that premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last week. And in the midst of one of those chats, you may not be surprised to hear that the subject of Sherlock came up. Landing the role off the back of … >