Downton Abbey actress Lesley Nicol will guest star in the new series of Inspector George Gently. Four new feature-length films are currently being filmed in Durham and the North East, starring Martin Shaw as Gently and Lee Ingleby (Our Zoo) as Bacchus. Episode 1, ‘Do Not Go Gently’, sees Gently investigating a rape of a … >
The BBC has released a trailer for the fourth episode of Doctor Who‘s new series, titled ‘Listen’. Written by Steven Moffat, the episode airs at 7.30pm on Saturday 13 September on BBC One and is described by showrunner Steven Moffat as “a complete departure for me in terms of writing Doctor Who”. Watch the trailer… … >
Mark Gatiss has revealed that next year’s Sherlock special will be co-written by Steven Moffat and himself. Gatiss told EW: “Steven and I are writing the special at the moment, which we’re shooting in January.” He added: “Then we’re doing three more towards the end of next year. So there will be four in total! … >
BBC One has announced details of The Living and the Dead, a new supernatural drama written by Ashley Pharoah and Matthew Graham, co-creators and writers of Life On Mars, Eternal Law and Ashes To Ashes. Set in Somerset in 1888, the six-part series follows a complex and compelling man who investigates hauntings, paranormal happenings, and … >
BBC Four has confirmed plans to air the new seasons of French police thriller Spiral and Scandinavian crime drama The Bridge. Spiral‘s fifth season begins airing in France this autumn and will take Laure Berthaud and her team into the world of organised crime where none will remain unscathed by the brutality of the investigation. … >
Cordon, a new ten-part thriller series from Belgium, has been acquired by BBC Four. The official synopsis reads: “Everyday life in the centre of Antwerp comes to a sudden standstill when the area is hermetically sealed off from the outside world. The cause is a contagious and deadly virus which spreads like wildfire. The people … >
E4 has released a set of promotional photos for The Fades creator Jack Thorne’s new teen drama Glue. The eight-part murder mystery series begins at 10pm on Monday 15 September on E4. Glue‘s cast includes Yasmin Paige (The Sarah Jane Adventures), Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks, Callum Turner (Ripper Street), Charlotte Spencer (Line of Duty), … >
BBC Radio 4 has announced that authors Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett will be creating a new dramatisation of their co-penned cult-classic, Good Omens, for the station. The audio drama will star Colin Morgan (Merlin) as Newton Pulsifer, Josie Lawrence (EastEnders) as Agnes Nutter and Paterson Joseph (Peep Show) as Famine, with Mark Heap (Spaced) … >
BBC Shop has revealed details of an exclusive Collector’s Edition of Doctor Who‘s eighth series. The limited edition boxset will be released on Monday 17 November and comes with a bright embossed TARDIS slipcase finished with silver foil and a ‘press here’ button, which plays the TARDIS sound effect when pressed. The set also contains … >
E4 has confirmed that confirmed that The Fades creator Jack Thorne’s new teen drama Glue will begin later this month. The eight-part murder mystery series begins at 10pm on Monday 15 September on E4. Watch the new trailer… Glue‘s official synopsis reads: “Overton. A tiny village in the English countryside. Farming is its bread-and-butter. Race-horses … >