BBC One has ordered a one-off film about murdered schoolboy Damilola Taylor from the perspective of his father. Our Loved Boy will be directed by Euros Lynn (Capital, Happy Valley). Described as an “extremely moving film about fatherhood and family, justice and hope”, the 90-minute drama is written by award-winning screenwriter and playwright Levi David Addai in his debut for BBC … >
The creator of Wolfblood has revealed that CBBC has recommissioned the drama for another season. Season 4 aired on CBBC earlier this year, with the story moving outside Stoneybridge and several key cast members not returning. Jana, played Leona Vaughan, became the main character and embarked on a new life in the big city, building herself a new pack of Wolfbloods and … >
The first writer for the new season of Doctor Who has been revealed. Mark Gatiss will return with his ninth episode in 2017. It will be his third story for Peter Capaldi’s Doctor. The Sherlock co-creator confirmed the news in an interview with WhoSFX. Discussing his first Doctor Who episode, 2005’s ‘The Unquiet Dead’, Gatiss said: “It seems so natural now … >
New Doctor Who star Pearl Mackie has revealed that she feels “touched” by the response from fans since her introduction. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time actress was officially announced as the Doctor’s new companion last month. Writing in the new issue of Doctor Who Magazine, Mackie thanked Doctor Who fans for their “incredible dedication and unapologetic Whovian love”, saying that “this fandom cannot … >
The executive producer of The Musketeers has described the show’s last ever episode as “extraordinary.” It was announced earlier this year that the adventure drama would not be returning for a fourth season after its current run. Discussing The Musketeers coming to an end, executive producer Jessica Pope explained at Season 3’s launch in London last month: “I think things do … >
BBC One has announced the commission of a new series from the makers of Doctor Foster. Wanderlust is described as “a searingly insightful and funny exploration into the relationships of a multi-generational family.” The six-part comedy-drama will explore “how we build and maintain happy relationships and asking whether lifelong monogamy is possible – or even desirable.” Wanderlust is the first TV series to be … >
The X-Files star Gillian Anderson is the latest cast addition for the new TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. Developed by Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller and Michael Green (Heroes) for Starz alongside Doctor Who writer Neil Gaiman, the 10-episode first season began filming in Toronto, Canada in April. Anderson will play Media, the mouthpiece for the New Gods, functioning as their … >
American director Diablo Cody is writing a US remake of Channel 4 sitcom Raised by Wolves. Set on a Wolverhampton council estate and written by Caitlin Moran with her sister Caz, the original Raised by Wolves launched in the UK on Channel 4 in March 2015. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Diablo Cody is best known as the Oscar-winning writer … >
The creator of Call the Midwife has promised “new challenges and new triumphs” when the show returns next year. This year’s Christmas special began filming in South Africa near Cape Town in April. Eight new episodes will follow in early 2017. Now set in 1962, Season 6 is being filmed on location at the historic Chatham dockyard, London’s East End, and the drama’s … >
ITV has announced the commission of Harlots, a new period drama set in 18th century Georgian London. A co-production between ITV and Hulu, the eight-part series will star Jessica Brown Findlay (Downton Abbey), Samantha Morton (Minority Report) and Lesley Manville (River). Written by playwright and screenwriter Moira Buffini (Jane Eyre, Tamara Drewe), Harlots is described as “a brand new take on the … >