The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has revealed the nominations for this year’s EE British Academy Film Awards. They were announced by Dominic Cooper and Sophie Turner at BAFTA’s London headquarters this morning. The list sees La La Land nominated in 11 categories, while Arrival and Nocturnal Animals have both received nine nominations, followed by Manchester by the Sea with six. Other movies … >
Doctor Who star John Barrowman has described his time on the show as its “golden age.” The Arrow actor made his debut as Captain Jack Harkness in the ninth episode of 2005’s run, ‘The Empty Child’, appearing in the final five episodes of the season. He later returned for three episodes in 2007’s season and the … >
The first episode of Sherlock‘s new season was the most watched programme over the festive season in the UK, across all channels. ‘The Six Thatchers’ pulled in 11.3 million viewers and a consolidated audience share of 37.8% on New Year’s Day, consolidated viewing data has revealed today. Pre-order Season 4 on DVD on Amazon. Pre-order Season … >
Our Girl star Michelle Keegan’s new ITV drama Tina and Bobby will begin on ITV later this week. Written by Lauren Klee (EastEnders, Waterloo Road), the new three-part drama series tells the story of England and West Ham legend Bobby Moore’s life with his childhood sweetheart, Tina Dean, from their humble beginnings to the dizzy … >
Current Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed that he is “very, very excited” to see what his replacement Chris Chibnall does with the show next year. The Broadchurch creator was announced as the new lead writer of Doctor Who last January and his first season will launch in 2018. Here’s everything we know so far about … >
Rakhee Thakrar has addressed last year’s reports that she had been cast as the new companion in Doctor Who. The actress is best known for playing Shabnam Masood in EastEnders and departed BBC One’s long-running soap opera in January 2016 after two years in the role. Rumours began circulating last February that Thakrar would be … >
The latest Bourne instalment Jason Bourne was released in 2016, and as it was one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, we’re taking a look at whether it has what it takes to go down as a cult classic. In this latest film, we see Matt Damon return to possibly his most … >
Jim Sturgess and Agyness Deyn will lead the cast of BBC One’s Hard Sun. Set in contemporary London, the six-part “pre-apocalyptic crime drama” is created by Neil Cross (Luther, Doctor Who, Spooks) and directed by Brian Kirk (Game of Thrones). Sturgess (One Day, The Way Back) and Deyn (Sunset Song) will play detectives – partners … >
It looks like production on the long-awaited Downton Abbey film is edging closer. Actor Jim Carter, who played Mr Carson in all six seasons of the period drama, has revealed that the cast have been asked to keep certain dates clear in their schedule for the movie’s shoot. Carter told Good Morning Britain: “We’ve been asked to keep ourselves … >
The first trailer has been released for Jamestown, Sky1’s new original British drama from the producers of Downtown Abbey. Written by Bill Gallagher (Lark Rise to Candleford, The Paradise), the eight-part series will chart the early days of the first British settlers as they embark on their lives in America. Downtown Abbey executive producer Gareth Neame commented last year: … >