CBBC orders third season of ‘So Awkward’

A third season of CBBC’s award-winning sitcom So Awkward has been commissioned before the second season has even aired. Created by Julie Bower, So Awkward launched in May 2015 and tells the story of three socially awkward friends; Lily, Martha and Jas. Alan Marke, Managing Director of Channel X, commented: “So Awkward came about when an opportunity arose to develop … >

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‘Cold Feet’ first look: ITV reveals new promo pic of cast reunited

ITV has released the first promotional photo for the return of Cold Feet. The BAFTA-winning comedy-drama is back this autumn with eight new episodes. Original cast members James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris, John Thomson and Fay Ripley are all returning. The official synopsis for the new season reads: “It’s been 13 years since Rachel’s untimely death. How has … >

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‘Doctor Who’ star David Tennant to appear in ‘Family Guy’ – watch clip!

Fox announced the latest celebrity names for the new season of Family Guy at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend. Among the guests are Doctor Who star David Tennant, who will appear as the Doctor in an episode titled ‘Doctor Who Farted’. Watch the trailer for Season 15, which features Tennant at 1:07… Family Guy returns to Fox on Sunday … >

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John Barrowman holding talks to bring ‘Torchwood’ back to TV

Torchwood star John Barrowman has revealed that he is working on new plans to get the show back on television. The Doctor Who spin-off launched on BBC Three in 2006, with a further three seasons airing on BBC Two, BBC One and then US cable channel Starz. Torchwood was last seen on TV in 2011 with the ten-part … >

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‘Doctor Who’ writers were hired for ‘Star Wars’ live-action TV series

It has emerged that a couple of Doctor Who writers were working on George Lucas’s planned live-action Star Wars television series. Lucas put together a team of writers to develop scripts for the TV show in around 2007, following his experience running writers’ rooms for animated series The Clone Wars. When he went on to sell Lucasfilm, the project was abandoned. Den of … >

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‘Iron Fist’ teaser: First look at ‘Game of Thrones’ star in Netflix’s new Marvel series

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for its latest Marvel series, Iron Fist. The 50-second teaser made its debut at San Diego Comic-Con. Iron Fist is set in the same universe as Netflix’s Daredevil and Jessica Jones series, as well as being loosely based in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Game of Thrones and The Sarah Jane Adventures actor … >

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John Barrowman reveals who he thinks is the best ever Doctor

Doctor Who star John Barrowman has revealed which Doctor he believes is the best ever. The Scottish-American actor joined Doctor Who as Captain Jack Harkness in 2005 and appeared alongside both Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant in the show, before starring in spin-off series Torchwood. Chatting to The Big Issue as part of their regular ‘Letter To … >

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Neil Gaiman’s ‘InterWorld’ coming to TV from makers of ‘Mr. Robot’

A new TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Michael Reaves’ fantasy and science fiction novel InterWorld is being developed. Published in 2007, InterWorld follows the story of Joey Harker who, together with a group of other Joeys from different Earths in other parallel universes (some of whom are older or younger, a different gender, and a different … >

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‘The Living And The Dead’ writer gives Season 2 update

The creator of BBC One’s The Living And The Dead has provided an update on the possibility of a second season. Starring Colin Morgan (Merlin, Humans) and Charlotte Spencer (Glue), all six episodes of  the supernatural drama debuted on BBC iPlayer last month and are currently airing on Tuesday nights on BBC One. > Read our 5-star review of the first episode. Asked … >

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It’s the final day of filming on ‘Sherlock’ Season 4!

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington has confirmed that today is the final day of shooting on the show’s new season. Season 4 began filming in April and is expected to air on BBC One in January 2017. Abbington, who has played John Watson’s wife Mary since the third season, tweeted a photo this afternoon. Last day… … >

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