The BBC has released the official story synopsis for the first episode of the new season of Doctor Who. Written by showrunner Steven Moffat, ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ will air on Saturday 19 September on BBC One. The synopsis reads: “Where is the Doctor? When the skies of Earth are frozen by a mysterious alien force, … >
Doctor Foster, BBC One’s new thriller starring Scott & Bailey actress Suranne Jones, will begin next week. Written by British playwright Mike Bartlett (The Town), the five-part series stars Jones as Doctor Gemma Foster, a woman seemingly in control: she is a trusted GP, the heart of her town, a woman people can trust. The … >
Big Finish have released a trailer for the opening instalment of their new Torchwood audio series. Torchwood: The Conspiracy features the return of John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness. > Order The Conspiracy on Amazon. The official synopsis reads: “Captain Jack Harkness has always had his suspicions about the Committee. And now Wilson is also … >
The biggest Rocky Horror 40th anniversary party in the world will take place in London next month. A special gala screening at 7pm on Tuesday 27 October will see Patricia Quinn – star of the original 1975 movie – present the cult classic in all its glory at the Royal Albert Hall. Lucy Noble, Director … >
Classic Pixar movie Ratatouille is getting a live concert presentation for the first time ever in the UK during the October half-term. The event will feature the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra playing Lost composer Michael Giacchino’s score live on stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 28 October at 3pm and 6pm, with the … >
The latest poster for the new James Bond movie pays tribute to two previous entries in the franchise. Directed by Skyfall‘s Sam Mendes, SPECTRE is set for release in the UK on Monday 26 October and in the US on 6 November. Daniel Craig wears a white suit heavily reminiscent of Sean Connery’s suit in … >
A set of promotional photos have been unveiled for Stellan Skarsgård’s new BBC One drama, from the makers of Broadchurch. River is written and created by Abi Morgan (The Hour). > Order River on DVD on Amazon. The six-part series stars Skarsgård (Thor, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) as John River, a brilliant police … >
A trailer has been released for BBC One’s new adaptation of DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover. Holliday Grainger (Tulip Fever) stars as Lady Chatterley, James Norton (Happy Valley) plays her war-wounded husband Sir Clifford Chatterley and Richard Madden (Game Of Thrones) plays gamekeeper Oliver Mellors. Produced by Sherlock creators Hartswood Films, Lady Chatterley’s Lover airs … >
The BBC has officially announced this morning that Alex Kingston is returning to Doctor Who for this year’s Christmas special. The actress will reprise her role as Professor River Song in the show’s eleventh Christmas episode, which begins filming this week. The special is written by Steven Moffat and directed by Douglas Mackinnon (Sherlock). River … >
Filming has begun in Dublin, Ireland on the third season of Penny Dreadful. The period horror drama was renewed for nine new episodes by Sky Atlantic and US channel Showtime in June. Created, written and executive produced by Skyfall writer John Logan, Penny Dreadful launched in May 2014 and Season 2 aired earlier this year. > … >