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MyAnna Buring to star in new BBC One crime thriller ‘In the Dark’

Ripper Street star MyAnna Buring will lead the cast of BBC One’s In the Dark, a new crime drama from the creator of Ordinary Lies. Adapted from bestselling novelist Mark Billingham’s books by Danny Brocklehurst (The Driver, Exile), the four-part series features Buring as Helen Weeks, a feisty yet fragile detective. The Downton Abbey actress commented: “What interested me was Danny Brocklehurst’s writing and working … >

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New BBC Player video-on-demand service to launch in Asia

BBC Worldwide has announced the launch of BBC Player, a new authenticated multi-genre video-on-demand service that will allow viewers to watch BBC programmes anytime anywhere. The service will be available in Singapore to StarHub TV customers later this year and users will be able to watch online or via an app (available in android and iOS) on their smartphones … >

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‘Class’ spoilers: Filming pics reveal VERY exciting visitor in ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off

Filming on BBC Three’s new Doctor Who spin-off has been continuing in Cardiff this week, with last night’s shoot featuring the appearance of a familiar prop. Created by YA author Patrick Ness, Class stars Greg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkins and Vivian Oparah as four Sixth Formers at Coal Hill School, with Katherine Kelly (Coronation Street) playing a teacher. SPOILERS BELOW … >

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The Banana Rebellion begins as ‘Apestorm: Full Bananas’ game launches

Apestorm: Full Bananas has arrived from developer Snowhound and Channel 4’s games division, All 4 Games. The steampunk-inspired mobile game is available now on the App Store and the Google Play store at the special price of 79p for a limited time. Fugitive Apes have taken to the skies in search of revenge after humans have destroyed the planet. Now you … >

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‘Class’ pays tribute to former ‘Doctor Who’ companion

New photos from the filming of BBC Three’s Class reveal a lovely tribute to one of the original companions in Doctor Who. Created by YA author Patrick Ness, the latest Doctor Who spin-off began filming in Cardiff earlier this month. Set in contemporary London, the eight-part series follows four students with “hidden secrets and desires” and has been described by executive … >

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Watch two clips from the new season of ‘In the Club’

The BBC has released a pair of new clips from the second season of In the Club. Featuring “more secrets, heartbreak, comedy and pathos”, the baby drama returns next week at 9pm on Tuesday 3 May on BBC One with the first of six new episodes. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Ten months on from the first … >

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UNIT will take on the Silence in new ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off box set

Big Finish has announced details of a brand new Doctor Who spin-off audio box set, featuring Kate Stewart and the UNIT team facing the Silence. Written by Matt Fitton and John Dorney, UNIT: Silenced is available to pre-order today for just £20 from the Big Finish website and will be released through other retailers from 31 January 2017. Created by current … >

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‘Indian Summers’ has been axed by Channel 4

Channel 4 has confirmed that Indian Summers will not be returning for a third season. The period drama’s ten-part second season is currently airing on Sunday nights on Channel 4, but stiff competition from The Night Manager, Home Fires and Undercover has seen ratings fall to just 1 million viewers. Telling the story of the final years of British … >

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‘Midsomer Murders’ first look: Season 19’s new sergeant revealed

The new season of Midsomer Murders begins filming this week. Neil Dudgeon will be back upholding the law in Midsomer county as DCI Barnaby in another six feature-length episodes. He will be joined by newcomer Nick Hendrix (Marcella, The Crown) as DS Jamie Winter. Hendrix commented: “I’m genuinely thrilled to join this bastion of British TV. It’s a real privilege to be part … >

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