Humans, Channel 4’s new thriller from the makers of Utopia and Broadchurch, will begin next month. Based on the hit Swedish drama Real Humans, the eight-part series is written by British duo Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (Spooks). Humans will launch at 9pm on Sunday 14 June on Channel 4. Katherine Parkinson (In the Club), … >
Production has begun on the second season of Channel 4’s Indian Summers. Ten new episodes of the epic period drama about the final years of British colonial rule in India were commissioned in February. Season 2 will feature “political intrigue, terrorism, treachery, adultery and murder”, Channel 4 has revealed. Julie Walters, who plays Cynthia, commented: “I … >
Production has started on a new TV series based on the popular Horrible Science children’s books. The ten-part series is produced by Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller’s production company, Toff, and aimed at children between the ages of 6 and 12. Featuring “on-screen chaos, blazing backstage rows and gooey slapstick” with “comedy sketches, experiments, and … >
Doctor Who will return to Comic-Con in San Diego in July. Peter Capaldi (the Doctor), Jenna Coleman (Clara), Michelle Gomez (Missy), showrunner Steven Moffat and executive producer Brian Minchin have all been confirmed to appear in a panel in Hall H on Thursday 9 July. The panel will be Capaldi’s first ever appearance at the … >
The new season of US thriller Hannibal will begin in the UK next month. Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale) reprises his role as serial killer Hannibal Lecter in 13 new episodes. > Buy the complete Season 1-2 boxset on Amazon. Season 3 starts with ‘Antipasto’ at 10pm on Wednesday 10 June on Sky Living. Watch the … >
Sky Atlantic has released a trailer for the second season of Doll & Em. Starring real-life best friends Emily Mortimer and Dolly Wells, the comedy is back for six new episodes. Season 2 begins at 10.10pm on Wednesday 3 June on Sky Atlantic. Watch the trailer… Following the ups and down they experienced in Season … >
ITV has commissioned a new one-off drama about Sir Winston Churchill set in the 1950s. Churchill’s Secret will star Michael Gambon (Harry Potter) as Churchill and Lindsay Duncan (Birdman) as Clementine Churchill. The feature-length film is based on Jonathan Smith’s recently published book, The Churchill Secret: KBO, and adapted by Stewart Harcourt (Treasure Island). ITV’s … >
BBC One has released the first trailer for the new season of The Syndicate, written by In The Club creator Kay Mellor. The drama returns with an all-new cast, including Lenny Henry, Anthony Andrews (The King’s Speech), Alice Krige (Spooks) and Elizabeth Berrington. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Kay Mellor teased last year: “The … >
Doctor Who star Alex Kingston has revealed that she does not believe River Song’s story is over. The character of River Song last appeared just over two years ago in ‘The Name of the Doctor’. Speaking at Mega-con earlier this month, Kingston commented: “All I can say is… spoilers! But what I will say is … >
Pauline McLynn (Father Ted, EastEnders) will play Ella Khan in East is East next month. Ayub Khan Din’s critically acclaimed play opens at Theatre Royal in Brighton on Thursday 11 June before embarking on a 16-week national tour. McLynn commented: “I am very excited to be part of this production. The play by Ayub Khan … >