BBC One has announced the start date for the nineteenth season of Silent Witness. The long-running crime drama returns with five new two-part stories, as the Lyell team unite once more to face some deadly new enemies. Season 19 begins at 9pm on Monday 4 January on BBC One. Forensic Pathologist Dr. Nikki Alexander (Emilia … >
BBC One has announced the commission of a “bold new version” of The Woman in White. Written in 1859, The Woman in White is Wilkie Collins’ fifth published novel and was previously adapted by the BBC in 1997, starring Andrew Lincoln and Tara FitzGerald. > Buy the book on Amazon. The new four-part adaptation will … >
The new issue of Entertainment Weekly features the first official look at Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch in Marvel’s upcoming Doctor Strange movie. Directed by Scott Derrickson (Sinister), the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is currently shooting in several locations around the world, including London, New York, Hong Kong and Kathmandu, Nepal. Alongside Benedict Cumberbatch … >
Doctor Who star Alex Kingston has revealed that she believes “the Doctor has to be a guy.” The Arrow actress returned as River Song last week in this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, ‘The Husbands of River Song’. > Order ‘The Husbands of River Song’ on DVD on Amazon. > Order ‘The Husbands of River … >
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has admitted that finding his replacement has become “a big problem.” Steven Moffat has been showrunner since 2010’s Season 5 and will return for Season 10, although there have been reports that this will not be airing next year. > Buy the complete Season 9 box set on DVD on … >
Josh Widdicombe’s BBC Three sitcom Josh will return for a new six-part season next year. Written by Widdicombe with Tom Craine, the comedy series follows Josh and two mates – Elis James as Owen and Beattie Edmondson as Kate – living in a flatshare. Josh Widdicombe commented: “Writing and making Josh was the best job … >
Jonathan Ross hosts an hour-long celebration of Downton Abbey that culminates in Julie Walters’ presentation of a BAFTA Special Award to the show that has become a world-wide phenomenon. The prevailing sentiment of every cast member interviewed is surprise at the show’s unprecedented success and profound gratitude to have been part of it. Respect for … >
The Walking Dead will be back on UK screens in February with the second half of Season 6. Episode 9 of the hit US drama’s sixth season will air at 9pm on Monday 15 February on FOX, followed by Talking Dead at 10pm, presented by Chris Hardwick. The first half of Season 6 concluded last … >
Doctor Who star Alex Kingston has discussed the possibility of signing up for a full season as the show’s regular companion. The Arrow actress made her Doctor Who debut as River Song in 2008’s ‘Silence in the Library’ and returns to the role in this year’s Christmas special, ‘The Husbands of River Song’. > Order … >
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