Former Doctor Who companion Katy Manning has visited the show’s studio in Cardiff and posed for photos on the TARDIS set with Peter Capaldi. Manning commented: “Oh I had the biggest smile on my little mush all day! Such a happy lucky Katy.” She also described Capaldi as “not only a superb actor but one … >
The BBC has published the official synopsis for the eighth episode of Doctor Who‘s new season, titled ‘Mummy on the Orient Express’. Written by Jamie Mathieson and guest starring Frank Skinner and singer Foxes, the episode airs at 8.35pm on Saturday 11 October on BBC One and is described by Steven Moffat as “stunning in a … >
Social media is all over our televisions these days, whether it’s a simple hashtag or viral video advert. TV is becoming ever more integrated with social media and this is particularly evident with Twitter, with the use of hashtags in adverts and primetime shows. But what are the most popular shows? When are they tweeted … >
Benedict Cumberbatch has discussed his hopes for the long-term future of Sherlock. Cumberbatch told Empire: “I’d like us to finish on a high, but we’ll do it until we don’t want to do it anymore. As long as the ideas are still there and the audience still wants it…” He added: “I’d love to do … >
Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that next year’s special will see Sherlock Holmes in a situation where he is “really pressed”. Shooting on the special will begin in January 2015, with Season 4 shooting later next year. Cumberbatch told Empire: “I can’t give any plot away… but [the writers’] pitch for the Christmas special … >
Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman and Steven Moffat introduce the sixth episode of Doctor Who‘s new season in a new video. Written by Gareth Roberts and Steven Moffat, ‘The Caretaker’ airs at 8.30pm on Saturday 27 September on BBC One. The episode’s synopsis reads: “The terrifying Skovox Blitzer is ready to destroy all humanity – but … >
ITV has commissioned a third season of Endeavour. The crime drama will be back for four new films, following the success of Season 2 earlier this year, starring Shaun Evans (The Last Weekend) as the young Detective Constable E. Morse. Written by Lewis creator and Inspector Morse writer Russell Lewis, Season 3 will be set … >
The new season of US comedy-drama House of Lies will debut in the UK next month. Starring Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell, Season 3 begins with ‘Wreckage’ at 10pm on Friday 17 October on Sky Atlantic. Watch the trailer… The last time we caught up with the Pod they decided to go their separate ways … >
A special Wizards Vs Aliens event at London’s BFI will launch the show’s third season next month. ‘The Secret of Room 12’, a two-part story from the new season, will be screened at BFI Southbank at 1pm on Saturday 25 October. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with guests including writer/co-creator Phil … >
ITV has ordered a fourth season of detective drama DCI Banks. Stephen Tompkinson will return as DCI Alan Banks in six new 60-minute episodes, inspired by novelist Peter Robinson’s books. Andrea Lowe (Love Life) also reprises her role as DS Annie Cabbot, alongside Caroline Catz (Doc Martin) as DI Helen Morton. Season 4 will feature … >