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‘Life on Mars’ writer adapting YA novel ‘Noughts and Crosses’ for BBC One

BBC One has commissioned an adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s Young Adault novel Noughts and Crosses. The story of first love in a dangerous, adrenalin-fuelled fictional dystopia will be adapted by Youngers co-creator Levi David Addai and Life on Mars co-creator Matthew Graham. Produced by the makers of Poldark, Mammoth Screen, the TV series will be based on the first book in … >

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BBC One orders eighth season of ‘Not Going Out’

Not Going Out will be back on BBC One next year for a new season. The new episodes follow 2015’s Christmas special, which saw the central couple have their first child. Season 8 will see Lee (Lee Mack) and his long-suffering flat mate Lucy Adams (Sally Bretton), now finally a couple, return as parents with three young children. Other returning … >

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‘Doctor Who’ star Ingrid Oliver says she knows which Osgood is a Zygon

Ingrid Oliver has hinted that there are “some very small tells” which reveal which version of her Doctor Who character Osgood is not human. Osgood first appeared in 2013’s ‘The Day of the Doctor’, where the UNIT scientist was duplicated by a Zygon, resulting in two Osgoods. One of the Osgoods was killed by Missy in ‘Death in Heaven’, … >

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ITV orders second season of Anna Friel drama ‘Marcella’

Marcella will return to ITV for a second season next year. Written by Swedish novelist Hans Rosenfeldt, the creator of The Bridge, the crime thriller launched on ITV in April with 8 million viewers and a 29% share of viewing. Set in contemporary London and described as “Scandinavian noir on the streets of Britain”, the eight-part first season saw Marcella … >

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‘Our Girl’ first look pics: Season 2’s brand new team in action

New promotional photos for Our Girl show the army drama’s new cast pictured together in the upcoming second season. The new season starts at 9pm on Wednesday 7 September on BBC One, with Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan replacing former lead Lacey Turner. Alongside returning star Ben Aldridge as Captain James, the revamped cast includes Luke Pasqualino (The Musketeers) as maverick Special Forces … >

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‘Doctor Who’ spin-off ‘Class’ to explore ‘real consequences’ of Whoniverse

Class creator and YA author Patrick Ness has revealed that his new Doctor Who spin-off is not “necessarily a ‘young show’.” Set in contemporary London at Coal Hill Academy, the eight-part series will premiere on BBC Three and on BBC One in October. Ness told Empire: “Coal Hill has existed in Doctor Who since literally episode one. The Doctor’s granddaughter went there. So … >

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Steven Moffat explains why Matt Lucas is returning to ‘Doctor Who’

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has discussed the decision to bring back Matt Lucas as Nardole in the new season. Lucas made his debut as Nardole, who met the Doctor on the human colony of Mendorax Dellora in the year 5343, in last year’s Christmas special, ‘The Husbands of River Song’. The Little Britain star will be joining the cast of Doctor Who as … >

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‘Casualty’ celebrates 30 years of A-list guest stars – watch!

BBC Store is marking the 30th anniversary of Casualty with a look back at some of the long-running medical drama’s A-list guest stars. Famous faces who appeared in Casualty early in their careers include Tom Hiddleston, Daisy Ridley, Kate Winslet, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom and Christopher Eccleston. Featuring 14 classic episodes, the Casualty: Spot The Star collection is available to … >

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‘Our Girl’ gallery: 12 new pics from Season 2

BBC One has released a set of new images from the second season of Our Girl. Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan replaces former lead Lacey Turner in five new episodes of the army drama this autumn. Season 2 begins at 9pm on Wednesday 7 September on BBC One. With tours of Afghan and West Africa under her belt, our … >

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