It’s been confirmed that Class, BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off, will air in the US on BBC America. Set in contemporary London at the show’s Coal Hill School, the eight 45-minute episodes will commence filming in and around Wales soon. Class will begin on BBC America later this year, Variety reports. The official synopsis … >
Joivan Wade has joined the cast of EastEnders as a recast Jordan Johnson. The character of Denise Fox’s step-son in the BBC One soap was previously played by Michael-Joel David from 2008 until 2010, when Jordan left to live with his aunt Gloria. The role will now be played by Joivan Wade, best known as … >
A new trailer has been released for Damien, the upcoming US drama series based on classic ’70s horror film The Omen. From the makers of The Walking Dead and The Shield, the ten-part first season begins in the US on Monday 7 March on A&E, the US home of Bates Motel and The Returned. > … >
The CW has released another trailer for DC’s upcoming Legends of Tomorrow series, featuring Doctor Who star Arthur Darvill. Set in the same universe as Arrow and The Flash, the new superhero action drama launches in the US on 21 January and will airing on Sky1 in the UK. Watch the latest trailer… Legends of … >
Sky has confirmed that the new season of Game of Thrones will begin in the UK at the end of April. Season 6 returns in the US on Sunday 24 April on HBO. The first episode will air in the UK at 9pm on Monday 25 April on Sky Atlantic, following a simulcast at 2am. … >
BBC One has released a trailer for the new season of Call the Midwife. The drama returns at 8pm on Sunday 17 January on BBC One, following last month’s Christmas special. > Buy the complete Season 1-4 box set on Amazon. In the first of eight new episodes, Easter 1961 is approaching, and for the … >
The writer of Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York will adapt E.M. Forster’s classic novel Howards End for BBC One this year. Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and playwright Kenneth Lonergan commented: “I’m very proud to have been entrusted with this adaptation of Howards End for the BBC. The book belongs to millions of readers past and present; … >
ITV has announced the commission of a new drama series about the early days of the Ann Summers party plan business. Set in the early 1980s, Brief Encounters begins filming next month and is inspired by chapters in Jacqueline Gold’s memoir, Good Vibrations. The six-part series is created and written by Fay Rusling and Oriane … >
ITV has announced the commission of a new drama series set in 1940, from the makers of Wallander and DCI Banks. The Halcyon will tell the story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel at the centre of London society, through the prism of war and the impact it has on families, politics, relationships … >
BBC Two has announced a new travel documentary series, The Real Marigold Hotel. Inspired by the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movies, the three 60-minute episodes will document the authentic experience of eight famous senior citizens as they head to India on an experimental adventure. The all-star line-up includes Doctor Who actor Sylvester McCoy, actress Miriam … >