Toby Haynes is set to make his feature film debut directing an Oliver! remake. Haynes directed five consecutive episodes of Doctor Who between 2010 and 2011 (‘The Pandorica Opens’, ‘The Big Bang’, A Christmas Carol’, ‘The Impossible Astronaut’ and ‘Day of the Moon’) as well as Sherlock finale ‘The Reichenbach Fall’ and episodes of The Musketeers. … >
Sylvester McCoy has stated that he believes the Doctor should not regenerate as a woman in Doctor Who. McCoy told The Mirror: “I’m a feminist and recognise there are still glass ceilings in place for many women, but where would we draw the line? A Mr Marple instead of Miss Marple? A Tarzanette?” The 71-year-old … >
Ordinary Lies creator Danny Brocklehurst has written a new ten-part thriller series for Sky1. Created by Harlan Coben (Gone for Good, Tell No One), The Five follows a group of friends haunted by a terrible incident in their childhood. The official synopsis reads: “Twenty years ago, while they were all playing near the woods, the … >
New Tricks will return to BBC One next month for the long-running crime drama’s last ever ten episodes. Season 12 begins at 9pm on Tuesday 4 August, opening with “an explosive two part story” that will see Dennis Waterman’s character, Gerry Standing, depart the show. New regular cast member Larry Lamb (EastEnders) will make his … >
The Fast Show star Simon Day will return as Brian Pern for a new three-part comedy series on BBC Four. Brian Pern: 45 Years in Prog and Roll follows last year’s Brian Pern: A Life In Rock and The Life Of Rock With Brian Pern. The three new 30-minute episodes will be written, produced and … >
Ripper Street will return to BBC One later this month. The period crime drama’s third season begins at 9pm on Friday 31 July on BBC One. ‘Whitechapel Terminus’ sees two trains collide on the newly constructed bridge above Leman Street; a catastrophe which falls into Reid’s world and demands explanation. > Order Season 3 on … >
It’s time to raise a glass of Newton and Ridley and celebrate. Lift that pint of Fosweiser high into the air. Coronation Street is the UK’s favourite TV show! As if it needed confirming, a recent poll taken by Ladbrokes Bingo has found that Britain’s most famous street has stolen our hearts and become our … >
Brighton Comedy Festival returns this October, with Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson amongst the line-up. The festival will feature 70 performances across 16 days at the Dome, Komedia and The Old Market. Other highlights are set to include One Man Breaking Bad, Nina Conti, John Lloyd, Tommy Tiernan, Jason Byrne, Rob Beckett, … >
ITV has unveiled a teaser trailer for the channel’s upcoming drama series. The one-minute preview features brand new footage from the final season of Downton Abbey, Charlie Higson’s new fantasy-adventure series Jekyll and Hyde, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Nicola Walker’s new crime drama Unforgotten, the seventh season of Doc Martin, supernatural drama Midwinter of the Spirit, … >
Arthur Darvill has written the music for a new children’s show for the National Theatre. The 33-year-old actor played companion Rory Williams in Doctor Who from 2010-2012 and his previous theatre work includes roles in Our Boys, Once and Treasure Island. Based on Jon Klassen’s 2011 book, I Want My Hat Back plays in the … >