The first trailer has been unveiled for ITV’s epic new Tutankhamun mini series. The four-part drama is based on the story of Howard Carter – played by Max Irons (Woman In Gold, The White Queen) – and his discovery of the tomb of one of Ancient Egypt’s forgotten pharaohs, the boy-king Tutankhamun. Sam Neill (Peaky Blinders, … >
ITV has ordered a second season of Victoria. Starring Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who) as the young Queen alongside Tom Hughes (The Game) as Prince Albert, the period drama launched last month. The eight-part first season has so far averaged 7.7 million viewers and a 29.7% share of viewing, based on consolidated overnights, making it the top rated ITV drama of … >
Filming is underway on this year’s Doctor Who Christmas episode and the special’s director has been confirmed. The new issue of DWM reveals that Ed Bazalgette will helm 2016’s festive outing. Bazalgette has previously directed episodes of Poldark, Casualty and DCI Banks. He also directed two of last year’s Doctor Who episodes, ‘The Girl Who Died’ and ‘The Woman … >
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he “would love to” appear in Game of Thrones. The seventh season of Game of Thrones will begin on Sky Atlantic next summer and is expected to consist of seven episodes, a shorter run than the usual ten. Daniel Radcliffe has two new movies out in UK cinemas this month – Imperium on 23 … >
London Irish writer Lisa McGee is returning to Channel 4 with a new comedy series based in Northern Ireland in the mid-1990s. Set in Derry in the run-up to the ceasefire, Derry Girls is described as “a warm, funny and honest look at the lives of ordinary people living under the spectre of the Troubles, all seen through … >
BBC One has released the first teaser for the second season of The Missing. The new eight-part sequel to 2014’s hit drama series sees David Morrissey and Keeley Hawes lead the cast, with Tchéky Karyo returning as detective Julien Baptiste. Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Written by creators Harry and Jack Williams, the writers of BBC One’s … >
With the silver screen blockbusters keeping everyone busy this summer, super heroes are back to being everyone’s topic of conversation. From Batman v Superman grossing a whopping $330,360,194, to the X-Men making an apocalyptic return to the cinemas, comic book heroes are some of the world’s most loved characters. Mobile Casino creators Paddy Power have created this fun … >
The first photo of the cast of the new Jumanji movie has appeared online. Kevin Hart – who stars in the movie alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Karen Gillan and Jack Black in the movie – posted the photo on Instagram earlier today. Directed by Jake Kasdan (Bad Teacher, Sex Tape), the new film follows the events of the original … >
BBC Scotland’s iconic comedy series Still Game returns to BBC One next month. Following a nine year hiatus, all the original cast – including writers and stars Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill – are back for six new episodes. The new season of Still Game revisits evergreen pensioners Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade, as they embrace the spirit of growing old … >
The storylines in BBC Three’s Class will apparently contain some “mature themes,” viewers have been warned. Set in contemporary London at Coal Hill Academy, the eight-part YA sci-fi series will premiere on BBC Three online and air on BBC One in October. Peter Capaldi is rumoured to be guest starring in the first episode of the new Doctor Who spin-off, which … >