E4 orders third season of ‘Drifters’

Drifters will return to E4 later this year for a third season. The comedy series about three best friends trying to figure out love and life in Leeds first aired in October 2013. Creator and writer Jessica Knappett, who also plays Meg, commented: “I’m absolutely delighted we’ve got a new series because I’ve had my … >

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‘Doctor Who’ creator was keen for the Doctor to become female

The creator of Doctor Who suggested that the Doctor should regenerate as a woman in the mid-’80s. In a letter to BBC One controller Michael Grade in October 1986 detailing how he would reinvigorate the show, Sydney Newman wrote: “At a later stage, Dr Who would be metamorphosed into a woman.” He added: “This requires … >

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‘Doctor Who’ producer reveals when Season 9 will start

The new season of Doctor Who will apparently begin in September. Responding to a fan‘s enquiry on Twitter about when the show will return, producer Nikki Wilson commented earlier today: “We’ll be back in September.” Wilson also teased: “#DoctorWho is even bigger and better this year.” Season 9 will kick off with a two-parter written … >

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Official ‘Doctor Who’ fan event in Berlin announced for July

BBC Worldwide has confirmed details of a one-time-only live fan event in Germany next month. Taking place in Berlin on Friday 17 July, the event will offer fans the opportunity to see Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman for the first time in Germany. This visit follows on from last year’s world tour where the show’s … >

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‘SPECTRE’ TV spot trailer: First look at new 007 action scenes

A brand new trailer for the upcoming 24th James Bond movie aired during NBA Finals game 3 this week. The TV spot opens with footage from the previous teaser, before launching into an action-packed montage. Directed by Skyfall‘s Sam Mendes, SPECTRE sees Daniel Craig return as 007 for the fourth time and arrive in cinemas … >

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Another ‘Being Human’ writer joins ‘Doctor Who’ for Season 9 ep

A second female writer for the new season of Doctor Who has been announced. Sarah Dollard has previously written episodes of Being Human, Aussie soap Neighbours and BBC Two’s recent spy thriller The Game. The Game is created by Doctor Who writer Toby Whithouse, who returns in Season 9 with a brand new two-part story. … >

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ITV orders second season of ‘Home Fires’

Home Fires will return to ITV for a new season next year. ITV has announced the commission of six new 60-minute episodes. Starring Francesca Annis and Samantha Bond, the World War II drama launched in May and has been winning its Sunday night slot with a consolidated average rating of 6.2 million viewers to date. … >

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Rachel Griffiths and Art Malik join ‘Indian Summers’ cast

Channel 4 has announced several additions to the cast of Indian Summers for the show’s new season. Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under), Art Malik (Upstairs Downstairs), James Fleet (The Vicar of Dibley), Sugandha Garg (My Name is Khan), Arjun Mathur (My Friend Pinto) and Blake Ritson (Da Vinci’s Demons) have joined the cast for Season … >

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