The title has been announced for this year’s Doctor Who Christmas episode. 2016’s festive special began filming in Cardiff last month and features the return of Matt Lucas as Nardole alongside Canadian actor Justin Chatwin (Shameless, American Gothic) as a “superhero character.” Written by showrunner Steven Moffat, the episode is reportedly titled ‘The Return of Doctor Mysterio’. Doctor Who is known as Doctor … >
Starring Max Irons (The White Queen) and Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), ITV’s epic new Tutankhamun mini series will begin later this month. Written by Guy Burt (Jekyll and Hyde, The Bletchley Circle), the four-part drama is based on the compelling story of Howard Carter and his discovery of the tomb of one of Ancient Egypt’s forgotten pharaohs, the … >
Shameless writer Danny Brocklehurst’s acclaimed drama series Ordinary Lies will return to BBC One later this month. From the makers of Happy Valley and Last Tango In Halifax, the drama’s second season introduces viewers to a fresh array of compelling characters, each with their own tangled web of torrid secrets and lies. The first season launched on BBC One … >
The writer of ITV’s Victoria has revealed that the young Queen will face a “very modern dilemma” in the period drama’s second season. ITV announced the commission of Season 2 last month, confirming that Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who) and Tom Hughes (The Game) will return as as the young Queen and Prince Albert. The eight-part first season launched in … >
BBC One has announced the commission of The Split, a new original drama series from the executive producer of Broadchurch. Created by BAFTA Award-winning writer Abi Morgan (River, The Hour), The Split will examine the fast-paced circuit of high-powered female divorce lawyers through the lens of three sisters – Hannah and Nina, leading divorce and family law lawyers working for rival firms, … >
ITV has ordered a new “compelling emotional thriller” from the creators of The Missing and One of Us. Liar is the first ITV commission for BAFTA- and Golden Globe-nominated producers and screenwriters Harry and Jack Williams. The six-part series will star Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey) and Ioan Gruffudd (Hornblower). The Williams brothers commented: “This story deals with highly emotional and important subject … >
Filming has commenced on The Street writer Jimmy McGovern’s new primetime drama series for BBC One. The six-part drama series was announced earlier this year and is described as a “State of the Nation piece.” Sean Bean will lead the cast of Broken as Father Michael Kerrigan, a Catholic priest presiding over a Northern urban parish. The Game … >
The first promotional photo has been released of Ripper Street star MyAnna Buring in BBC One’s In the Dark. Adapted from bestselling novelist Mark Billingham’s books by Danny Brocklehurst (The Driver, Ordinary Lies), the new four-part series features Buring as Helen Weeks, a feisty yet fragile detective. In the Dark began filming in Manchester in April. The cast also includes Ben Batt, David Leon, Ashley Walters, Matt King, Clive … >
BBC One’s upcoming Les Misérables series will apparently be a more “faithful” adaptation than the musical. The makers of this year’s acclaimed War and Peace series will adapt Victor Hugo’s a 19th century classic over six one-hour episodes. BBC One’s Les Misérables “will bring to life a vast and unforgettable cast of characters and tell the story of … >
BBC One has announced a new production deal with Agatha Christie Productions Ltd. Seven new Agatha Christie adaptations will be produced over the next four years. The first novel to be adapted is Ordeal By Innocence, with other titles confirmed so far including Death Comes As The End, a murder mystery set in Ancient Egypt, and The ABC … >