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Kim Cattrall and Toby Jones to star in BBC One’s new Agatha Christie adaptation

Filming begins in Liverpool today on The Witness For The Prosecution, from the makers of last year’s hit And Then There Were None. Writer Sarah Phelps (And Then There Were None, The Casual Vacancy) and director Julian Jarrold (The Crown, Appropriate Adult) will adapt Agatha Christie’s 23-page short story as for BBC One. Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Andrea Riseborough (Oblivion), Kim Cattrall … >

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‘The Durrells’ teasers: 10 story hints for Season 2

ITV has revealed some hints about what to expect in the second season of The Durrells. Six new 60-minute episodes were commissioned by ITV in April and will begin filming in Corfu later this month. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Based upon Gerald Durrell’s classic trilogy of Corfu memoirs, the family drama tells the story of Louisa Durrell, who … >

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‘The Living And The Dead’ axed: Colin Morgan drama won’t get Season 2

The BBC has confirmed today that The Living and the Dead won’t be returning for a second season. Starring Colin Morgan (Merlin, Humans) and Charlotte Spencer (Glue), the supernatural drama debuted on BBC iPlayer in June and concluded on BBC One last month. A BBC spokesperson told DS: “We are very proud of The Living and the Dead and would like … >

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Where does Bill’s debut scene fit in to ‘Doctor Who’ Season 10?

Doctor Who fans have been given a hint about where new companion Pearl Mackie’s debut scene will appear in the new season. Mackie was unveiled as Bill on Saturday 23 April, live exclusively on BBC One during half time of the FA Cup semi-final. She was introduced alongside Peter Capaldi’s Doctor in a brief clip titled ‘Friends from the … >

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US start date confirmed for Jenna Coleman’s ‘Victoria’ series

PBS has announced the start date for Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman’s epic new Victoria drama in the US. From the makers of Poldark, the eight-part series follows Queen Victoria (Coleman) from her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 through to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert. Victoria will premiere on Sunday 15 January … >

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‘The Durrells’ cast begin filming Season 2 later this month

Filming will commence on a second season of ITV’s The Durrells in Corfu at the end of August. Based upon Gerald Durrell’s classic trilogy of Corfu memoirs, the hit family drama launched in April and achieved a peak audience of 8.2 million viewers. The series tells the story of Louisa Durrell, who makes a radical change and uproots her four unruly ‘children’ … >

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‘Doctor Who’ returns to ‘Blink’ location for Season 10 episode

The second block of filming for the new season of Doctor Who continues this week. Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie, who play the Twelfth Doctor and new companion Bill, were spotted on location today in Newport shooting scenes for what is believed to be Episode 4, written by Doctor Foster creator Mike Bartlett. The pair were seen filming outside Fields … >

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Start date revealed for Jenna Coleman’s epic new ‘Victoria’ drama

ITV’s new Queen Victoria drama from the makers of Poldark will apparently begin later this month. Starring former Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman, Victoria follows Queen Victoria (Coleman) from her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 through to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert. Victoria went on to rule for 63 years. The … >

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Joe Dempsie and Jaime Winstone to star in Channel 4’s teen drama ‘Ellen’

Channel 4 has announced the commission of Ellen, a “powerful, prescient story of a tough teenager trying to take control of her chaotic life.” Written by Sarah Quintrell and directed by Mahalia Belo, the 90-minute film is a “poignant and vital” portrayal of 14-year-old Ellen, forced to grow up too quickly. Alongside Jessica Barden (Penny Dreadful) as … >

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