UK start date confirmed for ’24: Legacy’ reboot

The brand new season of 24 will air in the UK just over a week after its US debut. Introducing Corey Hawkins (Straight Outta Compton) as the show’s new lead, following the departure of original star Kiefer Sutherland, 24: Legacy is from Emmy® Award-winning executive producers Howard Gordon (Homeland) and Brian Grazer (24). Featuring the same real-time … >

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‘Victoria’ star Jenna Coleman confirms when Season 2 starts filming

The second season of Victoria will begin filming in February 2017. The period drama series launched on ITV in August and follows Queen Victoria (Jenna Coleman) from her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 through to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert. Victoria will premiere in the US at 9pm on Sunday 15 … >

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BBC Three confirms start date for final season of ‘Uncle’

Uncle will return to BBC Three in the New Year for “the final part of this comedy trilogy.” Starring Nick Helm and Elliot Speller-Gillot, the hit sitcom will return for seven new 30-minute episodes. Uncle launched on BBC Three in January 2014 and follows out-of-work musician Andy, who forges an unlikely alliance with his teenage nephew Errol, … >

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BBC One orders full season of Johnny Vegas sitcom ‘Home From Home’

A full season of new comedy series Home From Home has been commissioned by BBC One. A 30-minute pilot aired on BBC Two in August as part of the Landmark Sitcom Season. The pilot’s cast – Johnny Vegas, Emilia Fox (Silent Witness), Joanna Page (Gavin & Stacey) and Adam James (Doctor Foster) – are all expected to … >

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‘Strike Back’ is returning to Sky1 with an all-new cast

Sky1 and Cinemax have announced the return of Strike Back. Originally based on the novel of the same name by novelist and former Special Air Service (SAS) soldier Chris Ryan, the British/American action drama series launched in May 2010 and the fifth season concluded in July 2015. Buy the complete Season 1-5 box set on Amazon here. … >

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‘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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