‘Doctor Who’ writer Mark Gatiss responds to ‘Sleep No More’ sequel ep rumours

Mark Gatiss has shot down the rumours that he’s written a sequel to ‘Sleep No More’ for the new season of Doctor Who. A found footage-style story, guest starring his League of Gentlemen co-star Reece Shearsmith, last year’s ‘Sleep No More’ episode was praised for its inventiveness but overall received a disappointing reaction from critics and fans. Buy … >

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‘Midsomer Murders’ return date confirmed for Season 19

The new season of Midsomer Murders will begin on ITV later this month. Neil Dudgeon returns as DCI Barnaby, joined by newcomer Nick Hendrix (Marcella, The Crown) as DS Jamie Winter. Hendrix commented earlier this year: “I’m genuinely thrilled to join this bastion of British TV. It’s a real privilege to be part of a hugely successful and much loved show … >

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‘Birds of a Feather’ Christmas special details and air date revealed

ITV has released new story hints for this year’s Birds of a Feather Christmas special. The sitcom, which originally ran for nine seasons between 1989 and 1998 on BBC One, was revived by ITV in January 2014 and became ITV’s most successful comedy launch in over a decade. Buy the complete original series box set on Amazon here. … >

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Russell T Davies regrets ending ‘The Sarah Jane Adventures’

The Sarah Jane Adventures producer Brian Minchin has revealed that creator Russell T Davies now regrets ending the series. Featuring former Doctor Who actress Elisabeth Sladen reprising her role as companion Sarah Jane Smith, The Sarah Jane Adventures launched with a 60-minute special in January 2007. Buy the complete Sarah Jane Adventures box set on Amazon here. Filming on three … >

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How watching television before bedtime can affect your sleep

If you are having trouble while falling asleep during bedtime then make sure that you avoid watching television just before falling asleep. This is because your mind will tend to process all that you have seen and hence you will be thinking about it constantly. Also, when your brain is processing continuously, you will not … >

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Watch ‘Last Tango in Halifax’ trailer for Christmas special

BBC One has released the first trailer for the return of Last Tango in Halifax. Sarah Lancashire, Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi and Nicola Walker are all back alongside many other returning cast members for a two-part Christmas special later this month. The official synopsis for the new specials reads: “Set two years after Kate’s tragic death, the episodes … >

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Steven Moffat has considered bringing ‘true’ historical stories back to ‘Doctor Who’

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that he has “actively courted” the idea of writing a ‘true’ historical episode. In the show’s early years, historical adventures were largely fact-based and did not feature monsters or alien threats. Historical stories in the eras of William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton’s Doctors included ‘Marco Polo’, ‘The Aztecs’, ‘The Reign Of … >

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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016 shortlist revealed

The BBC has announced the much-anticipated shortlist for 2016’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. 16 contenders have been nominated for the prestigious main award, reflecting a dazzling year of sporting achievement over the past 12 months. Gabby Logan, who announced the shortlist on BBC One last week, will present this year’s show alongside Gary Lineker and … >

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