‘Poldark’ writer says Season 2 will be a ‘rollercoaster ride’

The writer of BBC One’s Poldark has promised that the period drama’s second season will “really do justice” to Winston Graham’s novels. Season 2 started filming in Cornwall last week. Poldark launched on BBC One earlier this year and will return for a second season in 2016. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Writer … >

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Jenna Coleman to lead cast of ITV’s Queen Victoria drama

Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman will star as a young Queen Victoria in ITV’s major new drama series from the makers of Poldark. Victoria will follow the early life of Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18, through to her courtship and marriage to Price Albert. The eight-part … >

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‘Humans’ to explore ‘next level’ of Synths in Season 2

The writers of Humans have teased that Synths will have “gone a bit deeper” into society when the show returns. The new sci-fi drama’s first season concluded on Channel 4 last month. > Order Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Filming on eight new episodes will begin next year. Chatting about where Season 2 will … >

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‘Midwinter of the Spirit’ pics: First look at ITV’s new supernatural drama

A set of promotional photos has been released for Midwinter of the Spirit, a new crime drama “with a supernatural twist” for ITV Encore. Based on Phil Rickman’s books, the three-part drama has been adapted by screenwriter Stephen Volk (Afterlife, The Awakening, Ghostwatch) and produced by Phil Collinson (Doctor Who). Anna Maxwell-Martin (The Bletchley Circle) … >

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Cast announced for ‘Foyle’s War’ writer’s new BBC One drama

Newcomers Mark Strepan and Ben Tavassoli will lead the cast of BBC One’s new investigative drama, New Blood. Created and written by Anthony Horowitz (Foyle’s War, Collision), the seven one-hour episodes will show “a unique side of modern London, through the eyes of two outsiders.” Mark Strepan (The Mill) and Ben Tavassoli (No Offence) will … >

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John Nettles joins ‘Poldark’ cast for second season

Midsomer Murders star John Nettles has joined the cast of BBC One’s Poldark. The period drama’s second season started filming in Cornwall this week. Poldark launched on BBC One earlier this year and will return for a second season in 2016. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. John Nettles will play Ray Penvenen, … >

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Second season of ‘Torchwood’ audios confirmed

Big Finish has announced today that a second season of brand new Torchwood audio stories will be released next year. The first instalment of Torchwood: The Conspiracy was released yesterday and Season 1 continues next month with Torchwood: Fall to Earth, starring Gareth David-Lloyd as Ianto Jones, followed in November by Torchwood: Forgotten Lives with … >

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‘Poldark’ Season 2 story hints revealed

The BBC has revealed new details about the storylines for the second season of Poldark. Ten new episodes started filming in Cornwall earlier this week. Poldark launched on BBC One earlier this year and it was announced in April that the period drama will return for a second season in 2016. > Buy Season 1 … >

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UK start date confirmed for ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’

The new season of American Horror Story will begin in the UK next month. Ryan Murphy’s anthology series returns for a fifth story, with pop superstar Lady Gaga joining the cast as Elizabeth, a wealthy bisexual hotel owner. American Horror Story: Hotel begins at 10pm on Tuesday 20th October on Fox. Watch the first trailer… … >

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Watch the trailer for BBC One’s ‘An Inspector Calls’ adapation

A trailer has been unveiled for BBC One’s new adaptation of An Inspector Calls. Set in 1912 and written by celebrated British dramatist JB Priestley, the mysterious detective thriller has been adapted for BBC One by Helen Edmundson. An Inspector Calls airs at 8.30pm on Sunday 13 September on BBC One. > Buy the DVD … >

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