Paul McGann is up for ‘Doctor Who’ return

Doctor Who star Paul McGann is open the idea of returning as the Eighth Doctor “every now and again.” The actor made his debut as the Time Lord nearly 20 years ago in 1996’s ‘TV Movie’ and reprised the role in 2013’s minisode ‘The Night of the Doctor’, which earned 2.5 million views across YouTube, … >

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‘Jekyll and Hyde’ writer confirms axe

Charlie Higson has confirmed the rumours that Jekyll and Hyde will not be returning for a second season. It was reported yesterday that ITV had axed the fantasy adventure drama following disappointing ratings, after last month’s final episode attracted just 1.8m viewers. Inspired by The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert … >

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Will there be a second season of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?

ITV has apparently axed Jekyll and Hyde following disappointing ratings for its first season. Created by Charlie Higson (The Fast Show) and inspired by The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, the ten-part action adventure drama launched in October with 4.3m (18.9%) viewers. However, the final episode last month … >

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Jimmy McGovern writing Catholicism drama ‘Broken’ for BBC One

Banished writer Jimmy McGovern will return to the BBC with Broken. The six-part drama series is described as a “State of the Nation piece.” Jimmy McGovern and producer Colin McKeown commented: “We are both proud and privileged to be producing this new six-part primetime drama series for the BBC written by Jimmy McGovern from our … >

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‘Doctor Foster’ writer returns to BBC One with ‘Press’ drama

BBC One has announced the commission of Press, a new drama series set in the world of newspapers. Written by Doctor Foster creator Mike Bartlett, the six 60-minute episodes will explore the news industry’s past riven by hacking scandals, its present at the mercy of the digital age and the 24 hour news cycle, its … >

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‘Shetland’ return date and Season 3 trailer revealed

Douglas Henshall returns as DI Jimmy Perez this week for a third season of Shetland. Adapted from the award-winning novels by writer Ann Cleeves, the murder-mystery series is back for a new thrilling six-part tale. > Buy the Season 1-2 box set on Amazon. Season 3 begins at 9pm on Friday 15 January on BBC … >

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‘The Fall’ cast begin filming final season

The third season of The Fall has started production in Belfast. Created, written and directed by Allan Cubitt, the psychological thriller’s final chapter will see Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan return as Detective Superintendent Gibson and Paul Spector. Season 2 concluded on BBC Two in December 2014, with 3.6 million viewers tuning in. > Buy … >

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‘Mr Selfridge’ start date confirmed for Season 4

ITV has announced that Mr Selfridge will return for its fourth season this week. Inspired by the life of charismatic American entrepreneur, Harry Gordon Selfridge, the period drama is back for ten new episodes, starring Emmy award-winning American actor Jeremy Piven. Season 4 begins at 9pm on Friday 8 January on ITV. > Buy the … >

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‘Indian Summers’ trailer: First look at Season 2

Channel 4 has released an epic two-minute preview for the second season of Indian Summers. Ten new episodes of the period drama about the final years of British colonial rule in India began filming last June and will air on Channel 4 in early 2016. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Rachel Griffiths … >

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