ITV has unveiled the official promotional photo of the cast for the last ever episode of Downton Abbey. Season 6 concluded on ITV last month and the period drama will end with a feature-length special on Christmas Day. > Buy the complete Season 1-6 box set on Amazon. The official synopsis for the final episode … >
HBO has released a brand new teaser for the sixth season of Game of Thrones. The 40-second trailer features the voice of Max von Sydow as the Three-Eyed Raven saying: “We watch. We listen. And we remember. The past is already written. The ink is dry.” Isaac Hempstead-Wright, returning as Bran Stark, ominously warns: “They … >
Crime drama DCI Banks will return to ITV next year for its “grittiest” season so far. Six new episodes of the contemporary detective series have been commissioned by ITV. Stephen Tompkinson (Wild At Heart) will reprise his role as DCI Alan Banks alongside Andrea Lowe (Monroe) as DS Annie Cabbot and Caroline Catz (Doc Martin) … >
E4 has commissioned a new season of Chewing Gum. Actress, writer, playwright, singer and poet Michaela Coel will return for six new 30-minute episodes next year. The comedy’s first season launched on E4 in October. Michaela Coel commented: “The love and support for my Chewing Gum baby has been overwhelming and I can’t wait to … >
BBC One has announced the commission of a new six-part drama from the creator of Luther. Written by Neil Cross, Hard Sun is described as a “pre-apocalyptic crime drama set in contemporary London”. Polly Hill, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, commented: “I am thrilled that BBC One is the home for Neil Cross’s new original … >
BBC Three has announced the recommission of Uncle. Starring Nick Helm and Elliot Speller-Gillot, the hit comedy will return for seven new 30-minute episodes. Nick Helm commented: “Uncle is more than a show about an unconventional family unit. The whole production is like a family, from Russell on sound and Terry on Rocky Road duties, … >
ITV has unveiled the first look at Harry Price: Ghost Hunter. Ashes to Ashes writer Jack Lothian’s new one-off drama is based on Britain’s most famous real life ghost hunter and sceptic, Harry Price, who investigated tales of the paranormal and supernatural. > Buy the original book on Amazon. Rafe Spall (Life of Pi, Prometheus) … >
The BBC has revealed details of two brand new Natural History programmes for BBC One and BBC Two with Sir David Attenborough for next year. BBC One’s Inspiring Attenborough: Sir David At 90 will feature a special one-off interview with David to mark his 90th birthday next year. Recorded in front of a studio audience, … >
Philip Glenister (Life on Mars) joins the cast of ITV’s Prey in a brand new three-part story starting next week. Rosie Cavaliero (The Enfield Haunting) reprises her role as no-nonsense cop DS Susan Reinhardt, alongside MyAnna Buring (Ripper Street), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Misfits), Ralph Ineson (The Office) and Sammy Winward (Emmerdale). Written by Chris Lunt, the … >
ITV has released the first clip from their new one-off drama about Sir Winston Churchill set in the 1950s. Churchill’s Secret is based on Jonathan Smith’s recently published book, The Churchill Secret: KBO, and adapted by Stewart Harcourt (Treasure Island). Michael Gambon (Harry Potter) leads the cast as Churchill alongside Lindsay Duncan (Birdman) as Clementine … >